The purpose of this rule amendment is to simplify the rule and remove the reference to unemployment compensation

DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY
Division of Workforce Services

RULE NO.: RULE TITLE:
73B-20.001: Applicability
PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The purpose of this rule amendment is to simplify the rule and remove the reference to unemployment compensation
SUMMARY: The rule addresses the applicability of rule Chapter 73B-20, F.A.C. and the amendments remove a reference to unemployment compensation which is no longer applicable and simplifys the language of the rule.
SUMMARY OF STATEMENT OF ESTIMATED REGULATORY COSTS AND LEGISLATIVE RATIFICATION:
The Agency has determined that this will not have an adverse impact on small business or likely increase directly or indirectly regulatory costs in excess of $200,000 in the aggregate within one year after the implementation of the rule. A SERC has not been prepared by the agency.
The Agency has determined that the proposed rule is not expected to require legislative ratification based on the statement of estimated regulatory costs or if no SERC is required, the information expressly relied upon and described herein: the nature of the rule and the preliminary analysis conducted to determine whether a SERC was required.
Any person who wishes to provide information regarding a statement of estimated regulatory costs, or provide a proposal for a lower cost regulatory alternative must do so in writing within 21 days of this notice.
RULEMAKING AUTHORITY: 443.012(11) FS.
LAW IMPLEMENTED: 443.151(4) FS.
IF REQUESTED WITHIN 21 DAYS OF THE DATE OF THIS NOTICE, A HEARING WILL BE SCHEDULED AND ANNOUNCED IN THE FAW.
THE PERSON TO BE CONTACTED REGARDING THE PROPOSED RULE IS: Dorothy Johnson, Deputy General Counsel, Unemployment Appeals Commission, 101 Rhyne Building, 2740 Centerview Drive, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-4151, [phone]

THE FULL TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE IS:

73B-20.001 Applicability.

These rules shall govern all unemployment compensation proceedings conducted by appeals referees. These rules in whole or part shall also govern all other proceedings conducted by appeals referees unless specifically provided otherwise by state or federal law or regulation.

Rulemaking Specific Authority 443.012(11) FS. Law Implemented 443.151(4)(a), (b), (d) FS. History–New 5-22-80, Formerly 38E-5.01, 38E-5.001, 60BB-5.001, Amended_________.

NAME OF PERSON ORIGINATING PROPOSED RULE: Dorothy Johnson, Deputy General Counsel
NAME OF AGENCY HEAD WHO APPROVED THE PROPOSED RULE: Florida Unemployment Appeals Commission
DATE PROPOSED RULE APPROVED BY AGENCY HEAD: May 23, 2012
DATE NOTICE OF PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT PUBLISHED IN FAW: May 11, 2012