The Florida Division of Workers' Compensation submitted Notice
of Development of Rulemaking for 69L-5.217, F.A.C. The notice provides that if
requested in writing, a Rule Hearing will be held September 17, 2018, 9:30 a.m.
eastern time, at 2012 Capital Circle, SE, Room 102, Hartman Building, in
Tallahassee, Florida.
SUBJECT AREA TO BE ADDRESSED: Rule amendment to reduce the
penalty structure for self-insured employers for failing to timely file forms,
reports, or documents as required by 440.38(2)(b), F.S.
Please note that the Division encourages all parties to provide
details regarding any potential economic or cost impact related to the proposed
rule. The Division will send a second e-alert to provide a link to the proposed
rule language.
The official Notice of Proposed Rule appeared in the Volume 44,
Number 166 of the Florida Administrative Weekly, published on August 23, 2018.
If you have questions about the contents of this notice, please contact Dwayne
Manning, Insurance Administrator, Self-Insurance Unit, Division of Workers'
Compensation at (850) 413-1784 or Dwayne.Manning@myfloridacfo.com.
A copy of the notice may be
found at the following link. https://www.flrules.org/gateway/View_Notice.asp?id=20823007.
