Section 57-20.005 - Public InformationThe Vice President, Communications, Government and External Affairs, or his or her designee, is designated as the contact for the purpose of obtaining information as to the location and method of acquiring or reviewing any form, publication, or documents which Space Florida makes available to the public. All public information requests shall be submitted in writing to the Vice President, Communications, Government and External Affairs, or his or her designee, who will serve as the clerk and will normally be found at the headquarters office of Space Florida during regular business hours (8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.). Subject to the exceptions and exemptions set forth in Sections 331.326 and 288.075, and other applicable, F.S., Space Florida shall make and retain records and comply with the applicable sections in Chapter 119, F.S.
(1) All material which has been classified confidential, proprietary or trade secret shall be exempt from Chapter 119, F.S., and will be accorded stringent internal procedural safeguards against public disclosure.(2) Space Florida, under provisions of the Space Florida Act, Section 331.326, as well other applicable, F.S., is extended exemptions to Chapter 119, F.S.(a) Given Space Florida's extensive close interaction with aerospace-related businesses operating both within and outside of Space Florida territories, and given Space Florida's regulatory capacity on its territories, the transfer of confidential, proprietary or trade secret information in implicit confidence to Space Florida is a common occurrence. Space Florida, in compliance with its statutory duties, will keep such information from the public record.(b) Space Florida also interacts on a frequent basis with the Air Force, other Federal agencies, and international government agencies, often discussing their sensitive or confidential information. In consideration of the proprietary status given such information by those organizations, Space Florida will classify it as confidential, proprietary or trade secret on a case by case basis as provided for in Sections 812.081, 288.075 and 331.326, F.S. or other applicable.(c) To maintain the proprietary status of any sensitive information, Space Florida's managerial staff is authorized to officially classify any information as confidential, proprietary or trade secret on a case by case basis in accordance with statutory provisions, including but not limited to Sections 812.081, 288.075 and 331.326, F.S.(3) Unless exempted by statute Space Florida's documents and records, including correspondence, reports, planning documents, reference documents, maps, and computer files, shall be open and kept for public access.(4) Space Florida's preparation and provision of responses to public information requests shall be subject to the charges that are permitted under Chapter 119, F.S.Fla. Admin. Code Ann. R. 57-20.005
Rulemaking Authority 331.310(1)(j), (2)(a), (d) FS. Law Implemented 331.310(1)(j), (2)(a), (d), 331.326 FS.