69J-9.001: Database of Information Relating to Sinkholes.
PURPOSE AND EFFECT: Section 627.7065(2), F.S., requires the Department of Financial Services ("DFS") to consult with the Florida Geological Survey ("FGS") and the Department of Environmental Protection ("DEP") to implement a statewide electronic database of sinkholes and related activity identified in the state. Pursuant to Section 627.7065(3), F.S., the content of the database may include standards for reporting and investigating sinkholes for inclusion in the database and requirements for insurers to report the receipt of claims involving sinkhole loss and other similar activities. The DFS may require insurers to report present and past data of sinkhole claims. The database may also include information of damage due to ground settling and other subsidence activity. The DFS consulted with the FGS and the DEP to determine the form and content of the database which is set forth in the proposed rule.
SUBJECT AREA TO BE ADDRESSED: The creation of a complete electronic database of sinkhole activity in the State of Florida.
SPECIFIC AUTHORITY: 624.308(1), 627.7065(6) FS.
LAW IMPLEMENTED: 627.706, 627.7065 FS.
IF REQUESTED IN WRITING AND NOT DEEMED UNNECESSARY BY THE AGENCY HEAD, A RULE DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOP WILL BE HELD AT THE DATE, TIME AND PLACE SHOWN BELOW:
TIME AND DATE: November 4, 2009, 2:00 p.m.
PLACE: Room 116, Larson Building, 200 E. Gaines Street, Tallahassee, FL
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 5 days before the workshop/meeting by contacting: Greg Thomas at (850)413-5768 or Greg.Thomas@myfloridacfo.com. 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: Greg Thomas, Chief, Bureau of Education, Advocacy & Research, Department of Financial Services, 200 E. Gaines Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32399, (850)413-5768
THE PRELIMINARY TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT IS:
AVAILABLE FROM THE CONTACT PERSON LISTED ABOVE OR ON THE DEPARTMENT’S WEBSITE AT: http://www.myfloridacfo.com/LegalServices/RuleHearing/