58L-2.001: Definitions
58L-2.003: Purpose
58L-2.005: Prohibitions
58L-2.007: Procedures
PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The purpose of the proposed repeal of the rules under this rule chapter is that the language is to be incorporated under Rule Chapter 58L-1, F.A.C., Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program. The effect is to consolidate all ombudsman rules under one rule chapter.
SUMMARY: These rules are being repealed, as conflict of interest language is to be included in Rule Chapter 58L-1, F.A.C., Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program, under Rule 58L-1.006, F.A.C., Conflict of Interest.
SUMMARY OF STATEMENT OF ESTIMATED REGULATORY COSTS: The proposed rule repeal will not have an impact on small business as defined in Section 288.703, F.S. It will also not have an impact on small cities or counties as defined in Section 120.52, F.S. Therefore a statement of estimated regulatory costs has not been prepared.
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.
SPECIFIC AUTHORITY: 400.0065, 400.0067, 400.0069, 400.0087 FS.
LAW IMPLEMENTED: 400.0065, 400.0067, 400.0069, 400.0087, 400.0091 FS.
IF REQUESTED WITHIN 21 DAYS OF THE DATE OF THIS NOTICE, A HEARING WILL BE HELD AT THE DATE,TIME AND PLACE SHOWN BELOW(IF NOT REQUESTED, THIS HEARING WILL NOT BE HELD):
DATE AND TIME: February 24, 2010, 9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. EST
PLACE: Department of Elder Affairs, 4040 Esplanade Way, Conference Room 225F, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-7000
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 72 hours before the workshop/meeting by contacting: Jim Crochet, Department of Elder Affairs, Office of the General Counsel, 4040 Esplanade Way, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-7000; telephone (850)414-2113; Email address: crochethj@elderaffairs.org. 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 IS: Jim Crochet, Department of Elder Affairs, Office of the General Counsel, 4040 Esplanade Way, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-7000; telephone (850)414-2113; Email address: crochethj@elderaffairs.org
THE FULL TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE IS:
58L-2.001 Definitions.
Rulemaking Specific Authority 400.0065(3), 400.0067(4), 400.0069(10), 400.0087(1) FS. Law Implemented 400.0065(1)(a), (3), 400.0067(4), 400.0069(4), (10), 400.0087(1), (3) FS. History– New 6-27-94, Amended 10-20-03, Repealed________.
58L-2.003 Purpose.
Rulemaking Specific Authority 400.0087(3) FS. Law Implemented 400.0065(3), 400.0067(5), 400.0069(10), 400.0087(1), (3) FS. History–New 6-27-94, Repealed________.
58L-2.005 Prohibitions.
Rulemaking Specific Authority 400.0065(3), 400.0067(4), 400.0069(10), 400.0087(1), (3) FS. Law Implemented 400.0065(3), 400.0067(4), 400.0069(4), (10), 400.0087(1), (3) FS. History–New 6-27-94, Amended 10-20-03, Repealed________.
58L-2.007 Procedures.
Rulemaking Specific Authority 400.0065(3), 400.0067(4), 400.0069(10), 400.0087(1) FS. Law Implemented 400.0065(3), 400.0067(4), 400.0069(10), 400.0087(1), 400.0091 FS. History–New 6-27-94, Amended 10-20-03, Repealed________.