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Notice: 7783297

Notice of Development of Rulemaking

Department:

DEPARTMENT OF FINANCIAL SERVICES

Division:

Division of Consumer Services

Chapter:

DATA BASE OF INFORMATION RELATING TO SINKHOLES

Overview

RULE:

69J-9.001

Database of Information Relating to Sinkholes (Repealed)

PURPOSE:

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:

The creation of a complete electronic database of sinkhole activity in the State of Florida.

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY:

624.308(1), 627.7065(6) FS.

LAW:

627.706, 627.7065 FS.

PRINT PUBLISH DATE:

10/16/2009 Vol. 35/41

RELATED STATUTES
AND LAWS:

624.308(1), 627.7065(6) FS., 627.706, 627.7065 FS.

OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE:

Joint Administrative Procedures Committee
Florida Administrative Law Central Online Network (F.A.L.C.O.N.)

RELATED COURT CASES:

Division of Administrative Hearings

FEDERAL eRULEMAKING
WEB PORTAL:

Regulations.gov

HOW TO LINK TO
THIS NOTICE:

http://flrules.org/gateway/ruleno.asp?id=69J-9.001&PDate=10/16/2009&Section=1

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