Florida Administrative Code 57 - SPACE FLORIDA
Here’s an overview of Florida Administrative Code (FAC) Chapter 57 – Space Florida, focusing on key sections under Division 57‑Departmental:
✅ 1. Chapter 57‑20: Organization
57‑20.001 – General
Establishes that rules are made under Chapter 120, F.S. and sets the official address for public information requests to the Vice President, Communications, Government & External Affairs at Cape Canaveral. All new procedures require Board and state rule approval (flrules.elaws.us).
57‑20.002 – Space Florida Description
Describes Space Florida as an independent special district, created in 2006 under Chapter 331, Part II, F.S. It outlines the duty of the Board of Directors to adopt and enforce rules, with the President ensuring implementation. It also notes minimal economic impact through these rules (law.cornell.edu).
57‑20.003 – Officers of Space Florida
The President is the chief administrative and operational officer, overseeing Space Florida under Board delegation.
The Treasurer manages its funds, with Board approval, per Section 331.309, F.S.
Other officers’ roles and compensation are likewise determined by the Board (regulations.justia.com).
📂 2. Chapter 57‑20.005: Public Information
Designates the Vice President, Communications, Government & External Affairs (or designee) as the official point of contact for public information requests.
Requires compliance with Chapter 119, F.S., except that confidential, proprietary, or trade-secret data—often transferred from private industry or federal partners—is exempt (law.cornell.edu).
Public records (e.g. correspondence, reports, maps) are open unless specifically exempted by statute. Reasonable charges are permitted for fulfilling requests (law.cornell.edu).
Additional Chapters
Chapter 57‑60—Vendors / Solicited Proposals: Governs procurement when Space Florida solicits proposals; requires listing on their site (flrules.elaws.us).
Chapter 57‑70—Operations: Contains operational procedure rules (details available on Justia) (regulations.justia.com).
📚 Summary Table
| Section | Topic | Key Details |
|---|---|---|
| 57‑20.001 | General | Rule authority/processes; contact address for requests |
| 57‑20.002 | Description | Special district, rule adoption, President responsibilities |
| 57‑20.003 | Officers | Roles of President, Treasurer, Board approvals |
| 57‑20.005 | Public Information | Records requests, exemptions for proprietary data, request process |
| 57‑60 | Vendors / Solicited Proposals | Procurement rules for vendor proposals |
| 57‑70 | Operations | Operational procedures for Space Florida |
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