fl-31293672: 64E-18.002 — The purpose and effect of the proposed rule amendments are to update the existing definitions rule and to create Rule 64E-18.011,...
Public comment closed · opened August 25, 2026.
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The purpose and effect of the proposed rule amendments are to update the existing definitions rule and to create Rule 64E-18.011, implementing requirements for environmental health technicians (EHTs).
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31293672, 64E-18.002 - Florida Administrative Rules, Law, Code, Register - FAC, FAR, eRulemaking Home About Us Contact Us Help Florida Department of State and Division of Library and Information Services Home Advanced Search MyFLRules Rules Open for Comments Notice: 31293672 Notice of Proposed Rule Department: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH Division: Division of Environmental Health Chapter: STANDARDS FOR THE CERTIFICATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH PROFESSIONALS Overview RULE: 64E-18.002 Definitions 64E-18.011 Environmental Health Technician Certification PURPOSE: The purpose and effect of the proposed rule amendments are to update the existing definitions rule and to create Rule 64E-18.011, implementing requirements for environmental health technicians (EHTs).
Summary
These amendments will provide the minimum standards relating to the certification of an EHT, including definitions, forms, and certification requirements for Department of Health or Department of Environmental Protection staff working under a supervising CEHP, and assigned duties in the onsite sewage treatment and disposal system program. RULEMAKING AUTHORITY: 381.0101(4), (5) FS LAW: 381.0101(1), (4), (5), (8) FS. PRINT PUBLISH DATE: 8/25/2026 Vol. 52/165
Comments
From 8/25/2026 To 9/15/2026 (21 Days) The public comment period for this notice has already expired. REFERENCE MATERIALS: Ref-19738 DH8024-DCHP-06/2025, Application for Environmental Health Technician Certification (effective June 2026) Ref-19739 DH8025-DCHP-06/2025, Application for Renewal of Environmental Health Technician Certification (effective June 2026) Home Advanced Search MyFLRules Rules Open for Comments About Us Contact Us Help Privacy Policies Accessibility Statement Copyright @ 2010 State of Florida Department of State Under Florida law, E-mail addresses are public records. If you do not want your E-mail address released in response to a public records request, do not send electronic mail to this entity. Instead, contact this office by phone or in writing.
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- Full text (state register) · August 25, 2026
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