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1 Dear Prospective Meter Mechanic, The Bureau of Standards will be holding the Annual Meter Mechanic Registration Clinics for 2018 (please reference the attached 2018 clinic schedule for dates and times). Pursuant to Section (8)(a), Florida Statutes, all persons and service agencies that repair or install petroleum fuel measuring devices must register with the Department. This clinic is an annual mandatory requirement that forms part of registering as a Meter Mechanic. In addition to attending the annual clinic, all applicants are required to provide the following at the time of clinic attendance: An Application for Registration of Authorized Meter Mechanic, FDACS Rev. 12/12 Registration of Authorized Service Agencies, FDACS Rev. 12/12 A current Calibration Report for a test measure(s) of appropriate size according to the National institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Handbook 44, as adopted in subsection 5J-21. Sealing iron bearing the registered mechanics name or initials All new applicants must have proof of at least one year of experience working as a meter mechanic. If the applicant does not possess one year of experience, the applicant may work for a service agency that repairs or installs petroleum fuel, measuring devices that is currently registered with the Department. All required forms can be found under Forms and Publications on the Department of Agriculture website ( Please contact the Tallahassee Field Office at (850) or us at mailto:standards- Field@FreshFromFlorida.com to reserve a time for one of our upcoming clinics. Please note that space may be limited. Regards, Hal. C Prince Chief, Bureau of Standards

2 2018 Meter Mechanic Clinic Schedule All interested applicants will be required to call (850) or (Standards- the Department to register for an available space at one of the following clinics: Bryceville: Location: Bryceville Forestry 7247 Big Oaks Road Bryceville, FL Dates: 8 th May th May 2018 Presenter: Inspectors Kevin Sterling and Joe Scobbo Fort Lauderdale Location: Plantation Fire Department Room 550 NW 65 th Ave Plantation, FL Dates: 5 th June th June 2018 Presenter: Inspectors Mark Snyder, James Freeborn and James Karlson Orlando Location: FDOT 420 W. Landstreet Road Orlando, FL Dates: 8 th May th May 2018 Clinic Times: 09:00 am, 11:00 am, 02:00 pm Presenter: Inspector Paul Julian

3 Tallahassee Location: Eyster Auditorium 3125 Conner Blvd Tallahassee, FL Dates: 1 st May rd May 2018 Clinic Times: 09:00 am, 01:00 pm Presenter: Inspector Earl Davis Tampa Location: FDACS Division of Fruit & Vegetables 170 Century Blvd. Bartow, FL Dates: 29 th May st May 2018 Presenter: Inspector Ben Hair

4 ADAM H. PUTNAM COMMISSIONER APPLICATION FOR REGISTRATION AUTHORIZED METER MECHANIC Section , Florida Statutes Rule 5J , Florida Administrative Code 3125 Conner Blvd., Bldg. #2, MS L-2, Tallahassee, FL Phone: Fax: TO 2 Registration Number Category (Retail, Wholesale and/ or LP Gas) Under the provisions of Section , Florida Statutes, the undersigned hereby makes application for registration as a meter mechanic with permission to remove state and original seals from meters on specified petroleum measuring devices; to reseal said meters; and to reseal said devices. Applicant s Name: Home Address: Company Name: Company Address: DOR Tax-Exempt Number Last First Middle Home Phone Address City State ZIP Business Phone: Address City State ZIP Seal Identification Imprint Applicant Must Have Proper Sealing Iron and Seals Test Measures Capacity Serial Number Date Calibrated Metrologist Limitations Operating under this registration requires adherence to the laws and rules adopted pursuant to Chapter 525, F.S. I understand that if a State Petroleum Inspector should find a measuring device placed in service with my seal imprint that does not comply with all such rules and laws, it may be taken out of service and I may be subject to penalties as provided by law. As required by law, the Department shall be immediately notified ( ) after any repairs and/or adjustments to any such meters have been made. I understand that the Department may also suspend or revoke any such registration issued under this section for violations of these laws and rules adopted pursuant to Chapter 525, F.S. Mechanic s Signature: Date: Inspector: Date: Name: Address: City: Company: ADAM H. PUTNAM, COMMISSIONER Meter Mechanic Registration Category (Retail, Wholesale and/ or LP Gas) Limitations: This mechanic has registered with the Department as required by law as a meter mechanic qualified to service meters used in the designated category. This mechanic is not authorized to break the seal on any meter for which the registrant does not use a calibrated test measure of correct capacity. Violations of the provisions of Chapter 525, F.S., may subject this mechanic to penalties and/or revocation or suspension of said registration pursuant to Chapter 525, F.S. Signature: Mechanic Expiration Date: FDACS Rev. 12/12

5 ADAM H. PUTNAM COMMISSIONER APPLICATION FOR REGISTRATION OF SERVICE AGENCIES Section , Florida Statutes Rule 5J , Florida Administrative Code Under the provisions of s (8)(a), F.S., the undersigned hereby registers with the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services as a service agency for the purpose of repairing and/or installing petroleum fuel measuring devices in the State of Florida. Further, the undersigned acknowledges that under the provisions of s (9), F.S., any test measures used to adjust the accuracy of any petroleum fuel measuring device in this state must be calibrated with standards traceable to the National Institute of Technology and Standards (NIST) within one (1) year prior to the date of the adjustment for test measure volumes of less than 500 gallons and within three (3) years before the date of adjustment for test measure volumes of 500 gallons or more. Company Phone ( ) Address State City ZIP Contact Title I understand according to the provisions of Chapter 525, Florida Statutes, and the rules adopted pursuant to this Chapter, that if the Department should find a measuring device placed in service by this service agency that does not comply with the aforementioned referenced provisions, the device may be taken out of service and the service agency may be subject to penalties as provided by law. I also understand that the Department may in addition suspend or revoke any such registration issued under this section for violations of these laws and rules adopted pursuant to Chapter 525, Florida Statutes. Company Please Print Name Signature Title Date Please direct phone calls to (850) , and faxes to (850) Please return completed form to: 3125 Conner Blvd., Bldg. #2, MS L-2 Tallahassee, FL Department Staff Only: Company Name Verified with the Department of State? Yes Initials FDACS Rev. 12/12

FORM RPM-BSP-ANNUAL REPORT-1

FORM RPM-BSP-ANNUAL REPORT-1 STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AFFAIRS DIVISION OF COMMUNITY PLANNING BUREAU OF LOCAL PLANNING 2555 Shumard Oak Blvd. Tallahassee, Florida 32399 850/488-4925 DEVELOPMENT