Vol. 39, No. 7 (01/10/2013)

1. Notices of Development of Proposed Rules and Negotiated Rulemaking

• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Departmental
    • The purpose and effect of the proposed rule is to adopt new application forms
    • The purpose and effect of the proposed rule is to adopt new application forms.
• Department of Health
  • Division of Emergency Preparedness and Community Support
    • To develop an inclusive, sustainable trauma system that distributes trauma centers throughout the state.
    • To develop an inclusive, sustainable trauma system that distributes trauma centers throughout the state.
    • To develop an inclusive, sustainable trauma system that distributes trauma centers throughout the state.
    • To develop an inclusive, sustainable trauma system that distributes trauma centers throughout the state.
    • To develop an inclusive, sustainable trauma system that distributes trauma centers throughout the state.

2. Proposed Rules

• Department of Environmental Protection
  • Departmental
    • The purpose and effect of the proposed rule is to amend rules identified in the Department's 2011-2012 Regulatory Plan as needing to be amended to delete unnecessary subsections and to clarify and ensure internal consistency, and to amend rules ...
      • Due of Comment: 1/31/2013
    • The purpose and effect of the proposed rule is to amend rules identified in the Department's 2011-2012 Regulatory Plan as needing to be amended to delete unnecessary subsections and to clarify and ensure internal consistency, and to amend rules ...
      • Due of Comment: 1/31/2013
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Departmental
    • The purpose and effect of the proposed rules is to implement the regulations for Home Inspectors, enacted in Chapter 468, Part XV, Florida Statutes.
      • Due of Comment: 1/31/2013
• Agency for Health Care Administration
  • Medicaid
    • The purpose of the amendment to Rule 59G-6.090 is to incorporate by reference the Title XIX County Health Department Reimbursement Plan (the Plan), effective July 1, 2012. The rule will update the Plan to reflect changes authorized in House Bill ...
      • Due of Comment: 1/31/2013
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Florida Building Commission
    • Implement limited changes to the 2010 Florida Building Code (the Code) that meet the criteria established by Section 553.73(8), Florida Statutes, identified as an update to the administrative and technical requirements of the Code including an ...
      • Due of Comment: 1/31/2013

3. Petitions and Dispositions Regarding Rule Variance or Waiver

• Department of Environmental Protection
  • Departmental
    • On December 5, 2012, the Department of Environmental Protection issued a Final Order granting a petition for variance to Emerald Coast Utilities Authority (ECUA). The petition for variance was received on October 2, 2012, seeking the reissuance of a ...
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Division of Hotels and Restaurants
    • On December 14, 2012 the Division of Hotels and Restaurants received a Petition for an Emergency Variance for Subparagraph 61C-1.004(2)(a), Florida Administrative Code, Paragraph 61C-4.010(7), Florida Administrative Code, Paragraph 61C-4.010(6), ...
    • On January 9, 2013 the Division issued an order. The Final Order was in response to a Petition for an emergency Variance from Orange Park Medical Center, filed November 21, 2012, and advertised in Vol. 38, No. 81, of the Florida Administrative ...
    • On January 9, 2013 the Division issued an order. The Final Order was in response to a Petition for a Variance from Celebration Health Medical Office Building, filed December 12, 2012, and advertised in Vol. 38, No. 94, of the Florida Administrative ...
    • On January 9, 2013 the Division issued an order. The Final Order was in response to a Petition for an emergency Variance from Carrollwood Village Executive Center, filed December 28, 2012, and advertised in Vol. 39, No. 01, of the Florida ...
    • On January 7, 2013, the Department received a letter withdrawing the Petition for variance from Ridge Wood Condominiums, filed October 9, 2012, and advertised on October 11, 2012 in Vol. 38, No. 48 of the Florida Administrative Weekly. The Petition ...
    • ORMC Bed Tower Expansion at 1414 Kuhl Ave, Orlando, FL. Petitioner seeks a variance of the requirements of ASME A17.1, Section 2.20.1, 2.20.9 and 2.24.2 as adopted by Chapter 30, Section 3001.2 Florida Building Code adopted by 61C-5.001(1)(a), ...

4. Notices of Meetings, Workshops and Public Hearings

• Water Management Districts
  • Suwannee River Water Management District
    • Discussion and Possible Action Upon the Ellaville/Damascus Peanut Land Exchange; January 23, 2013, 1:00 p.m.; District Headquarters, 9225 CR 49, Live Oak, FL 32060
      • Hearing Meeting: District Headquarters, 9225 CR 49, Live Oak, FL 32060
• Executive Office of the Governor
  • Departmental
    • To discuss general business of the Governor's Commission on Jobs for Floridians with Disabilities pursuant to Executive Order 11-161.; January 16, 2013, 1:00 p.m.; Conference Call: 1-888-670-3525; Conference Code: 2788708683
      • Hearing Meeting: Conference Call: 1-888-670-3525; Conference Code: 2788708683
• Department of Education
  • Florida School for the Deaf and the Blind
    • Matters pertaining to the Florida School for the Deaf and the Blind.; January 25, 2013, 9:00 a.m.; Moore Hall Center for Learning Development, FSDB, 207 N. San Marco Avenue, St. Augustine, FL 32084
      • Hearing Meeting: Moore Hall Center for Learning Development, FSDB, 207 N. San Marco Avenue, St. Augustine, FL 32084
• Water Management Districts
  • St. Johns River Water Management District
    • The St. Johns River Water Management District will hold a meeting of the Clay-Putnam Minimum Flows and Levels Prevention/Recovery Strategy Implementation Work Group to discuss the Minimum Flows and Levels Prevention/Recovery Strategy for Lakes ...
      • Hearing Meeting: St. Johns River Water Management District, District Headquarters, Governing Board Room, 4049 Reid St., Palatka, FL 32177.
• Department of Health
  • Board of Dentistry
    • To review reconsideration cases.; February 8, 2013 @ 9:00 am; Department of Health, 4042 Bald Cypress Way, Room #301 Tallahassee, Florida 32399
      • Hearing Meeting: Department of Health, 4042 Bald Cypress Way, Room #301 Tallahassee, Florida 32399
• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • Enterprise Florida, Inc.
    • The Florida Defense Support Task Force makes recommendations to the Governor and Legislature to promote, protect and enhance Florida's military missions and installations and to improve the state's military-friendly environment for service members, ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Double Tree by Hilton, 101 South Adams Street, Tallahassee, FL 32301
• Department of Children and Families
  • Mental Health Program
    • Amendments to the Community Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Financial Rules. Additional information regarding this rulemaking is available on the Department’s website at www.dcf.state.fl.us/programs/samh/pubs_reports.shtml; 1) January 28,...
      • Hearing Meeting: 1) January 28: 201 West Broward Blvd., Room 104 A, Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33301 2) January 30: 111 S. Sapodilla Ave., Room 112A, West Palm Beach, FL 33401
• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • Citizens Property Insurance Corporation
    • Topics include but are not limited to 2013 Finance Plan including Risk Transfer and Pre-event Planning.; February 4, 2012, 11 a.m. - 12 p.m.; 1-888-942-8686, conference ID: 5743735657#
      • Hearing Meeting: 1-888-942-8686, conference ID: 5743735657#
• Department of Health
  • Departmental
    • Healthy Start Redesign Project Steering Committee will meet to discuss the redesign of Florida's Healthy Start Program.; Tuesday, January 22, 2013, 8:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. EST; Betty Easley Conference Center, Room 182 4075 Esplanade Way ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Betty Easley Conference Center, Room 182 4075 Esplanade Way Tallahassee, Florida 32399 The meeting may be accessed online by visiting: https://rcg.webex.com/rcg/j.php?ED=219502837&UID=498365452&PW=NZjE4NWEzMzI4&RT=MiMxMg%3D%3D Meeting Password: journey or by telephone: 1-650-479-3208 Access code: 623 640 275
• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • Northwest Florida Area Agency on Aging
    • Planning for Services PSA 1, Monitoring, Events, Etc.; Every second Wednesday, March 13, 2013; June 12, 2013; September 11, 2013; December 11, 2013; at 6:00 p.m.; The Agency office, 5090 Commerce Park Circle, Pensacola, FL 32505
      • Hearing Meeting: The Agency office, 5090 Commerce Park Circle, Pensacola, FL 32505
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Florida Building Commission
    • To review and provide recommendations on Declaratory Statements and other business on behalf of the Commission.; January 24, 2013, 10:00am - until Completion; MEETING TO BE CONDUCTED USING COMMUNICATIONS MEDIA TECHNOLOGY, Conference Call and Webinar....
      • Hearing Meeting: MEETING TO BE CONDUCTED USING COMMUNICATIONS MEDIA TECHNOLOGY, Conference Call and Webinar. Audio portion of this meeting is provided by teleconference only. Telephone Number: 1-888-670-3525 Code: 2977013986 Webinar Access: Go to https://suncom.webex.com/suncom/j.php?ED=167101302&UID=1303653532&RT=MiMxMQ%3D%3D 2. If requested, enter your name and email address. 3. If a password is required, enter the meeting password: (This meeting does not require a password.) 4. Click "Join". Public Point of Access: Rm. 250L, 2555 Shumard Oak Boulevard, Tallahassee, Florida
• Department of Revenue
  • Departmental
    • Section 12 of Chapter 2012-70, Laws of Florida, creates a Communications Services Tax Working Group. The purpose of the working group is to study and report on tax issues related to the sale of communications services. A report of the working group ...
      • Hearing Meeting: These meetings will be held by telephone conference call. This corrected notice is being published to provide the meeting room at the Department of Revenue for those who wish to participate in the telephone conference call at the Department of Revenue. To participate in the call, dial the following toll-free telephone number: (888) 670-3525. At the prompt, enter the following participate passcode: 4243978017#. If you have difficulty accessing the conference call, please call (850) 617-8324 or send an e-mail to CSTWorkingGroup@dor.state.fl.us. Members of the public may also participate in the telephone conference call at the Department of Revenue in Room 1220, Building One, 2450 Shumard Oak Blvd, Tallahassee, Florida. A previous notice of these meetings was published in the January 3, 2013, edition of the Florida Administrative Register. For more information about how to participate in the telephone conference call or to submit information to the Working Group for consideration at the meeting, please contact: Andrea Moreland, Legislative and Cabinet Services Director, 2450 Shumard Oak Boulevard, Building One, Tallahassee, Florida, (850) 617-8324, CSTWorkingGroup@dor.state.fl.us, morelana@dor.state.fl.us.
• Executive Office of the Governor
  • Division of Emergency Management
    • To discuss the activities and goals of the Local Emergency Planning Committee in implementing the Emergency Planning and Community Right-To-Know Act, also known as Title III of the Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act of 1986.; January 24, ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Daytona Beach Ocean Center, Room 204A 101 North Atlantic Avenue Daytona Beach, FL 32118
• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • Southwood Shared Resource Center
    • Regular monthly meeting of the SSRC Finance and Budget Workgroup.; Monday, January 14, 2013, 3:00 p.m.; SSRC Administrative Offices, Conference Room 101, 2002 Old St. Augustine Road, Building C, Tallahassee, FL; conference call: (888) 670-3525; ...
      • Hearing Meeting: SSRC Administrative Offices, Conference Room 101, 2002 Old St. Augustine Road, Building C, Tallahassee, FL; conference call: (888) 670-3525; participant passcode: 7934058106#
• Executive Office of the Governor
  • Division of Emergency Management
    • To discuss the activities and goals of the Training Task Force and other hazardous materials training issues.; January 24, 2013, 1:30 p.m.; Daytona Beach Ocean Center, Room 204A 101 North Atlantic Avenue Daytona Beach, FL 32118
      • Hearing Meeting: Daytona Beach Ocean Center, Room 204A 101 North Atlantic Avenue Daytona Beach, FL 32118
• Department of Elder Affairs
  • Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program
    • First Coast District Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program Council business.; February 12, 2013; March 12, 2013; April 9, 2013; May 14, 2013; June 11, 2013 from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.; Mid Town Centre Community Room, 4040 Woodcock Ave, Ste. 151, ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Mid Town Centre Community Room, 4040 Woodcock Ave, Ste. 151, Jacksonville, FL 32207

5. Notices of Petitions and Dispositions Regarding Declaratory Stat

• Department of Financial Services
  • OIR – Insurance Regulation
    • Warranty Solutions Administrative Services, Inc. on January 8, 2013
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Electrical Contractors' Licensing Board
    • Kirschenbaum & Kirschenbaum, P.C.; The petition seeks the Board’s interpretation of Section 489.518 (1)(b), F.S., as to whether telemarketers, employed by an alarm company who will be involved in business solicitation, technical support, and ...

6. Notices Regarding Bids, Proposals and Purchasing

• Department of Education
  • Florida Gulf Coast University
    • Department of Education, Florida Gulf Coast University
  • University of West Florida
    • Department of Education, University of West Florida