Section 288.11625, Florida Statutes, requires the department to certify and decertify applicants to receive state funding for spring training facilities and franchises. In Rules 73A-2.001, .002, .003, and .004, the department sets forth procedures for applicants seeking certification and/or decertification. The department seeks to address the certification and decertification process in Rule 73A-2.001. In so doing, the department updates the rule to remove a 30-day evaluation period not required by statute, notice applicants that the department may request additional information, clarify the notices that the department will provide applicants, and modify the decertification timelines so that the rule conforms with the statute. Rules 73A-2.002, .003, and .004 will be repealed.