The Board of Pilot Commissioners/Pilotage Rate Review Committee announces a public meeting to which all persons are invited.
DATE AND TIME: May 18, 2011, 10:00 a.m., CDT; May 19, 2011, 9:00 a.m., CDT
PLACE: Crowne Plaza Hotel, 200 East Gregory Street, Pensacola, FL 32502
GENERAL SUBJECT MATTER TO BE CONSIDERED: NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
PETITION FOR A CHANGE IN RATES OF PILOTAGE AT THE PORT OF PENSACOLA
A petition for a change in the rates of pilotage charged by the licensed state pilots and certified deputy pilots at the Port of Pensacola has been filed with the Pilotage Rate Review Committee, pursuant to Section 310.151, Florida Statutes, and Chapter 61E13, Florida Administrative Code.
The last rate change (increase) granted the Port of Pensacola was January of 1991. The board intends to consider the following requested rate changes (increase) for the Port of Pensacola, which, if approved, would become effective after the hearing and entry of a final order by the Committee:
Effective after the hearing:
Draft charge increased from $20 to $25 per foot.
Docking < 400 feet increased from no charge to $125.
Docking >400 feet increased from no charge to $175.
Long Shift increased from “Unit” charge to “Draft and Unit” charge.
Anchoring increased from no charge to $100.
Detention increased from $100 per hour – after first hour to $100 per hour – after first half hour.
Cancellation after Dispatch increased from no charge to $100.
Vessel late on ETA increased from no charge to $100 per hour after first half hour.
Pilot carried to sea increased from no charge to $300.
A public hearing pursuant to Section 310.151(3), F.S., will be held as follows:
May 18, 2011, at 10:00 a.m., CDT. Site visit to the Port of Pensacola pursuant to subsection 61E13-2.007(5), Florida Administrative Code. No board business will be transacted.
May 19, 2011, 9:00 a.m., CDT. Rate Hearing for the Port of Pensacola.
All interested parties may file an answer, an additional or alternative application, or any other applicable pleading or response, including all documentation in support thereof within thirty (30) days of this publication.
A copy of the agenda may be obtained by contacting: Department of Business and Professional Regulation, Pilotage Rate Review Committee, 1940 North Monroe Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0773.
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: The Board Office. 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).
If any person decides to appeal any decision made by the Board with respect to any matter considered at this meeting or hearing, he/she will need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceeding is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence from which the appeal is to be issued.