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Notice: 19427468

Notice of Emergency Rule

Department:

DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES

Division:

Substance Abuse Program

Overview

RULE:

65DER17-2

Standards for Medication-Assisted Treatment for Opioid Addiction

SPECIFIC REASONS FOR FINDING AN IMMEDIATE DANGER TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH, SAFETY OR WELFARE:

On May 3, 2017, the Governor of the State of Florida signed Executive Order Number 17-146 declaring that the opioid epidemic threatens the State with an emergency and that, as a consequence of this danger, a state of emergency exists. Also, in the executive order, the Governor directed the State Health Officer and Surgeon General to declare a statewide public health emergency, pursuant to its authority in section 381.00315, F.S. On June 29, 2017, the Governor signed Executive Order Number 17-177 to extend the state of emergency declaration.
The department was recently awarded a two-year grant to address this opioid epidemic. The department will use these funds in part to expand methadone medication-assisted treatment services in needed areas of the state as part of a comprehensive plan to address the opioid crisis. Revising the licensure requirements through an emergency rule is necessary to accommodate the critical need for more methadone medication-assisted treatment providers. Due to the impact of Hurricane Irma on providers and individuals in treatment, the department has determined that extending the submission dates for applicants is necessary.

REASON FOR CONCLUDING THAT THE PROCEDURE IS FAIR UNDER THE CIRCUMSTANCES:

The procedure is fair under the circumstances because it ensures equitable treatment of methadone medication-assisted treatment providers.

SUMMARY:

This rule makes changes to permanent Rule 65D-30.014 F.A.C., relating to licensure requirements for methadone medication-assisted treatment programs.

THE PERSON TO BE CONTACTED REGARDING THE EMERGENCY RULE IS:

Bill Hardin. He can be reached at William.Hardin@myflfamilies.com or Office of Substance Abuse and Mental Health, 1317 Winewood Boulevard, Building 6, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0700.

PRINT PUBLISH DATE:

9/20/2017 Vol. 43/182

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://www.flrules.org/gateway/ruleno.asp?id=65DER17-2&PDate=9/20/2017&Section=4

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