The Board proposes to clarify language concerning safety guidelines.

DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL REGULATION
Board of Pilot Commissioners

RULE NO: RULE TITLE
61G14-15.003: Safety Guidelines
PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The Board proposes to clarify language concerning safety guidelines.
SUBJECT AREA TO BE ADDRESSED: Safety Guidelines.
SPECIFIC AUTHORITY: 310.185 FS.
LAW IMPLEMENTED: 310.0015(3)(a), 310.075(4), 310.101(1)(d) FS.
IF REQUESTED IN WRITING AND NOT DEEMED UNNECESSARY BY THE AGENCY HEAD, A RULE DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOP WILL BE NOTICED IN THE NEXT AVAILABLE FLORIDA ADMINISTRATIVE WEEKLY.
THE PERSON TO BE CONTACTED REGARDING THE PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT AND A COPY OF THE PRELIMINARY DRAFT, IF AVAILABLE, IS: Robyn Barineau, Executive Director, Board of Pilot Commissioners, 1940 North Monroe Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0750

THE PRELIMINARY TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT IS:

61G14-15.003 Safety Guidelines.

As used in this rule, “pilot” shall mean both a state licensed pilot and a state certified deputy pilot.

(1) through (3) No change.

(4) Each association of pilots in each port where such association(s) exists, and the licensed state pilots in each port who are not members of such association shall submit to the Board for its review and approval or rejection, the normal current maximum allowable draft of vessels calling at the port and restrictions on bottom clearance for each channel, as required by Sections 310.075(4) and 310.101(1)(d), F.S.

(5) In order to assist the board in serving the public interest in maintaining efficient and safe piloting services as required by Section 310.061, F.S., each association of pilots, in each port where such association(s) exists, and the licensed state pilots in each port who are not members of such association shall submit, for the board’s review and approval or rejection, the current pilot work schedules for the port which are best suited to meet local conditions and demands and which:

(a) Insure that an adequate number of pilots is always available to handle any vessel requiring the services of a pilot; and

(b) Provide sufficient off-duty time for rest; and

(c) Outline procedures which provide for backup support which may become necessary due to disability or loss of available pilots.

Specific Authority 310.185 FS. Law Implemented 310.0015(3)(a), 310.075(4), 310.101(1)(d) FS. History–New 11‑6‑89, Amended 6‑26‑90, 12‑30‑91, 10‑25‑92, Formerly 21SS‑9.001, 21SS‑15.003, Amended 11‑15‑93, 1‑26‑99, 10‑4‑99, 1-7-02, 5-11-03,_________.