Rule Chapter 14-26, F.A.C., is being amended to increase the maximum loads for containerized cargo, reduce the number or types of escorts required, and clarify the requirements for permit applications.

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

RULE NO.: RULE TITLE:
14-26.0041: Definitions and Terms
14-26.00411: Procedure for Issuance of Permits
14-26.00425: Criteria for Issuance of Permits
14-26.008: Schedule of Fees
14-26.009: Exemptions from Fee Requirement
14-26.0091: Tire Requirements
14-26.012: Movement Conditions and Restrictions
14-26.01311: Permits to Move Sealed Containerized Loads
14-26.015: Penalties
PURPOSE AND EFFECT: Rule Chapter 14-26, F.A.C., is being amended to increase the maximum loads for containerized cargo, reduce the number or types of escorts required, and clarify the requirements for permit applications.
SUBJECT AREA TO BE ADDRESSED: The requirements and conditions for permits are being revised.
RULEMAKING AUTHORITY: 316.550, 334.044(2) FS.
LAW IMPLEMENTED: 316.515, 316.535, 316.550 FS.
A RULE DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOP WILL BE HELD AT THE DATE, TIME AND PLACE SHOWN BELOW:
DATE AND TIME: Friday, May 18, 2012, 8:30 a.m.
PLACE: Florida Department of Transportation, Haydon Burns Building, 605 Suwannee Street, Auditorium, Tallahassee, Florida 32399
Pursuant to the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act, any person requiring special accommodations to participate in this workshop/meeting is asked to advise the agency at least 7 days before the workshop/meeting by contacting: Deanna R. Hurt, Assistant General Counsel and Clerk of Agency Proceedings, Florida Department of Transportation, Office of the General Counsel, 605 Suwannee Street, Mail Station 58, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0458, [e-mail]. If you are hearing or speech impaired, please contact the agency using the Florida Relay Service, 1(800)955-8771 (TDD) or 1(800)955-8770 (Voice).
THE PERSON TO BE CONTACTED REGARDING THE PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT AND A COPY OF THE PRELIMINARY DRAFT, IF AVAILABLE, IS: Deanna R. Hurt, Assistant General Counsel and Clerk of Agency Proceedings, Florida Department of Transportation, Office of the General Counsel, 605 Suwannee Street, Mail Station 58, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0458, [e-mail]

THE PRELIMINARY TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT IS AVAILABLE AT NO CHARGE FROM THE CONTACT PERSON LISTED ABOVE.