31293672, 64E-18.002 - Florida Administrative Rules, Law, Code, Register

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Notice: 31293672

Notice of Proposed Rule

Department:

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH

Division:

Division of Environmental Health

Chapter:

STANDARDS FOR THE CERTIFICATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH PROFESSIONALS

Overview

RULE:

64E-18.002	Definitions
64E-18.011	Environmental Health Technician Certification

PURPOSE:

The purpose and effect of the proposed rule amendments are to update the existing definitions rule and to create Rule 64E-18.011, implementing requirements for environmental health technicians (EHTs).

SUMMARY:

These amendments will provide the minimum standards relating to the certification of an EHT, including definitions, forms, and certification requirements for Department of Health or Department of Environmental Protection staff working under a supervising CEHP, and assigned duties in the onsite sewage treatment and disposal system program.

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY:

381.0101(4), (5) FS

LAW:

381.0101(1), (4), (5), (8) FS.

PRINT PUBLISH DATE:

8/25/2026 Vol. 52/165

COMMENTS:

From 8/25/2026 To 9/15/2026 (21 Days)
The public comment period for this notice has already expired.

REFERENCE MATERIALS:

Ref-19738 DH8024-DCHP-06/2025, Application for Environmental Health Technician Certification (effective June 2026)
Ref-19739 DH8025-DCHP-06/2025, Application for Renewal of Environmental Health Technician Certification (effective June 2026)

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