Florida Administrative Code

Rulemaking Authority 288.7102(7) FS. Law Implemented 288.7094(2), 288.7102 FS. History-New 9-1-08, Amended 10-10-10, Transferred to 73C-1.003.

Rulemaking Authority 288.1081(7) FS. Law Implemented 288.1081 FS. History-New 10-4-10, Transferred to 73C-2.001.

Rulemaking Authority 288.1081(7) FS. Law Implemented 288.1081 FS. History-New 10-4-10, Transferred to 73C-2.002.

Rulemaking Authority 288.1081(7) FS. Law Implemented 288.1081 FS. History-New 10-4-10, Transferred to 73C-2.003.

Rulemaking Authority 288.1254(8) FS. Law Implemented 288.1254 FS. History-New 12-30-10, Transferred to 73A-5.001.

Rulemaking Authority 288.1254(8) FS. Law Implemented 288.1254(3) FS. History-New 12-30-10, Transferred to 73A-5.002.

Rulemaking Authority 288.1254(8) FS. Law Implemented 288.1254(3), 288.1254(4) FS. History-New 12-30-10, Transferred to 73A-5.003.

Rulemaking Authority 288.1254(8) FS. Law Implemented 288.1254(3) FS. History-New 12-30-10, Transferred to 73A-5.004.

Rulemaking Authority 288.1254(8) FS. Law Implemented 288.1254(3) FS. History-New 12-30-10, Transferred to 73A-5.005.

Rulemaking Authority 288.1254(8) FS. Law Implemented 288.1254(4)(c) FS. History-New 12-30-10, Transferred to 73A-5.006.

Rulemaking Authority 288.1254(8) FS. Law Implemented 288.1254(3)(f), 288.1254(9) FS. History-New 12-30-10, Transferred to 73A-5.007.

Rulemaking Authority 288.1254(8) FS. Law Implemented 288.1254(4)(d) FS. History-New 12-30-10, Transferred to 73A-5.008.

Rulemaking Authority 288.1254(8) FS. Law Implemented 288.1254(5) FS. History-New 12-30-10, Transferred to 73A-5.009.

Rulemaking Authority 377.804(3), 377.806(7), 220.192(3) FS. Law Implemented 377.801, 377.802, 377.803, 377.804, 377.806, 220.192 FS. History-New 10-22-07, Formerly 62-16.100, Transferred to 5O-1.001.

Rulemaking Authority 377.804(3), 377.806(7), 220.192(3) FS. Law Implemented 377.802, 377.804, 377.806, 220.192 FS. History-New 10-22-07, Formerly 62-16.200, Transferred to 5O-1.002.

Rulemaking Authority 377.804(3) FS. Law Implemented 377.802, 377.804 FS. History-New 10-22-07, Formerly 62-16.300, Transferred to 5O-1.003.

Rulemaking Authority 377.806(7) FS. Law Implemented 377.801, 377.802, 377.803, 377.806 FS. History-New 10-22-07, Formerly 62-16.500, Transferred to 5O-1.004.

Rulemaking Authority 220.192(3) FS. Law Implemented 220.192 FS. History-New 10-22-07, Formerly 62-16.600, Transferred to 5O-1.005.

Rulemaking Authority 220.192(3), 377.804(3), 377.806(7) FS. Law Implemented 377.804, 377.806, 220.192 FS. History-New 10-22-07, Formerly 62-16.900, Transferred to 5O-1.006.

Rulemaking Authority 377.807 FS. Law Implemented 377.807 FS. History-New 3-11-10, Transferred to 5O-1.007.

(1) An organization may request approval of the Commission to become a DSO. The requesting organization must fulfill the requirements of Section 14.29, F.S. (2) In order to be considered for certification as a DSO, an organization must fulfill the requirements of Section 14.29, F…

(1) The Commission shall annually review and approve all programs administered by the DSO. The Commission shall evaluate and approve all new programs prior to any informal commitment, formal contract or other legal commitment. (2) The DSO governing board shall meet quarterly whic…

If the Commission determines that the DSO is no longer complying with the Services Contract and in a manner consistent with the goals and purposes of the Commission and in the best interest of the state, the Commission may decertify the DSO and thereafter the organization may not…

(1) The DSO shall have the authority to amend its budget. Budget amendment requests for more than 10% of the total amount of the annual budget or more than $50,000 shall require the approval of the DSO's governing board and the Commission. (2) The DSO shall provide for an annual …

(1) The DSO may lease office space from the Florida Department of Management Services or another entity. The lease agreement shall be between the DSO and the lessor. Payment for leased space is the responsibility of the DSO. (2) The Commission and the DSO may share facilities. Th…

The Commission and the DSO may share personal services. Personnel sharing costs shall be in compliance with funding sources and a written personnel sharing agreement. Rulemaking Authority 14.29(10), 14.29(13) FS. Law Implemented 14.29 FS. History-New 10-25-09.

No application for matching funding will be considered unless an applying county complies with each of the following requirements: (1) Counties with populations of 75,000 or more must have a full time emergency management director. Counties with populations of less than 75,000 or…

(1) Eligible County Emergency Management Agencies in the state shall be collectively allocated 40% of total Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Emergency Management Performance Grant (EMPG) funding provided to the Division of Emergency Management each year. This funding sh…

As used in this rule chapter: (1) "Agricultural Employee" means each full-time and each part-time non-seasonal employee within this state reported by the owner or operator of an agricultural facility to the Department of Economic Opportunity for unemployment compensation tax purp…

(1) Any owner of operator of a facility required by s. 302 or 312 of EPCRA or Section 252.87, F.S., to submit a notification or an annual inventory form to the Commission for any calendar year shall be required to pay an annual registration fee based on the total number of employ…

(1) Any owner or operator of a facility, including any government body as defined by Section 252.87, F.S., who has notified or is required to notify the Commission pursuant to s. 302(c) of EPCRA that the facility owner or operator is subject to the requirements of subchapter I of…

(1) An owner or operator of one or more facilities who is required to submit a United States Environmental Protection Agency Toxic Chemical Release Inventory Form-R report or alternate threshold Form-A filing to the Commission under s. 313 of EPCRA shall be required to pay an ann…

(1) In addition to any registration, filing fee or Toxic Chemical Release Inventory fee required by Section 252.85, F.S., the Division shall add a late fee as provided in this section for the following: (a) Each failure to file a report or filing that substantially complies with …

The following forms are adopted by reference. These forms are available at no charge from the Division of Emergency Management, Bureau of Preparedness, 2555 Shumard Oak Boulevard, Tallahassee, Florida 32399. EFFECTIVE FORM NO. SUBJECT DATE HMP-01-98 Florida State Emergency Respon…

Any owner or operator of a facility may request a refund for overpayment of fees or for fees paid in error. In order to request a refund, the owner or operator of a facility must complete a Refund Application Form (DFS-AA-4)(effective February 1, 2007), hereby incorporated by ref…

(1) Filings with the Division shall be complete and accurate when filed. The filing entity is responsible for any required information omitted from a required filing. The Division's rejection of a filing for failure to include required information shall comply with subsection 27P…

The facility owner or operator shall promptly inform the Commission and the Committee of any changes in information necessary for developing and implementing the emergency plan, and any changes in information included on filings with the Commission or Committee, as such changes o…

Requests for inspection and copying of any EPCRA records that are open to the public may be directed to DEMPublicRecords@em.myflorida.com or to the Commission, c/o the Division of Emergency Management at 2555 Shumard Oak Boulevard, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-2149. For further inf…

(1) Any facility required by 42 USC 11004(a) to immediately report the release of a hazardous substance or extremely hazardous substance to the Commission shall provide said notification to the State Watch Office, telephone number (850)413-9911 or 1(800)320-0519. (2) Any facility…

(1) "Base Grant" means those funds allocated in accordance with the formula in Rule 27P-19.005, F.A.C., as a minimum allocation to County Emergency Management Agencies. (2) "Competitive Awards" means those funds available for awards pursuant to the competitive award process ident…

(1) The amount and availability of funds in the Trust Fund for allocation each year is subject to an annual appropriation by the Legislature. (2) The amount of funds available pursuant to this rule chapter may be adjusted proportionally when necessary to meet any matching require…

(1) To be eligible to receive the Base Grant, each County Emergency Management Agency shall annually certify their commitment to employ and maintain either a Full-time Director or Part-time Coordinator consistent with subsections 27P-19.005(4) and (5), F.A.C. (2) Counties with po…

(1) Base Grants shall be awarded to a county for the use and benefit of the County Emergency Management Agency. (2) Funds shall be allocated to implement and administer county emergency management programs including management and administration, training, and operations. All all…

(1) Those funds available in subsection 27P-19.005(2), F.A.C., not allocated under subsections 27P-19.005(4) and (5), F.A.C., shall be identified by the Division prior to October 1 of each year for reallocation to County Emergency Management Agencies. (2) 25 percent of those fund…

(1) Non-recurring Competitive Awards may be made to state, regional and local governments and nonprofit organizations under the Emergency Management Competitive Grant Program and to Municipal Emergency Management Programs under the Municipal Competitive Grant Program. "Municipal …

(1) Eligible applicants desiring to apply for a competitive grant shall submit their application to the Division by the deadline established annually by the Division in a Notice of Fund Availability in the Florida Administrative Register. Such notice shall be published at least 6…

(1) The review committee shall review all applications that are received by the noticed application deadline and that comply with the application procedures and requirements set forth in this rule. Applications that are either not received by the noticed application deadline or t…

(1) The amount of funds estimated as available for Base Grant and Competitive Award allocations shall be noticed prior to each grant cycle. (2) Base Grant Awards provided under this rule shall be offered to the Board of County Commissioners. Competitive Awards shall be offered to…

(1) Base Grants shall be matched at an amount either equal to the average of the previous three years' level of county general revenue funding of the County Emergency Management Agency or the level of funding for the County Emergency Management Agency for the last fiscal year, wh…

(1) If a recipient fails to comply with any term or condition applicable to an award under this rule chapter or any term or condition including, but not limited to, federal and state laws, rules and regulations, applicable to any other funding administered by the Division, then t…