Vol. 41, No. 8 (01/13/2015)

1. Notices of Development of Proposed Rules and Negotiated Rulemaking

• Water Management Districts
  • Southwest Florida Water Management District
    • The purpose of this rulemaking is to adopt revised minimum and guidance levels for Lake Hobbs located in Hillsborough County within the Tampa Bay and Coastal Areas Basin. The effect of the rule is to support the District’s water supply planning, ...

2. Proposed Rules

• Water Management Districts
  • Northwest Florida Water Management District
    • The purpose of this rule amendment is to establish procedures for Lobbyist to register with the Northwest Florida Water Management District, adopt forms for use in registration, renewal of registration and change of information, and to correct ...
      • Due of Comment: 2/3/2015
    • Water Management Districts, Northwest Florida Water Management District
      • Due of Comment: 2/3/2015

3. Notices of Changes, Corrections and Withdrawals

• Department of Children and Families
  • Economic Self-Sufficiency Program
    • Amount and Duration of Cash Payment
• Agency for Health Care Administration
  • Medicaid
    • Definitions

4. Petitions and Dispositions Regarding Rule Variance or Waiver

• Water Management Districts
  • South Florida Water Management District
    • waiver from the Florida Department of Transportation (Application No. 15-0107-1) for utilization of Works or Lands of the District known as the North New River Canal for installation of a fence upon lands situated immediately north of the S.R. 7 and ...
• Department of Children and Families
  • Family Safety and Preservation Program
    • waiver of rule 65C-15.017(3), Florida Administrative Code, from Children's Home Society, Inc. and Doug Cleeton. Rule 65C-15.017(3), F.A.C., requires staff who perform casework services in licensed child-placing agencies to possess at least a ...
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Division of Hotels and Restaurants
    • JTA-Operations Building. Petitioner seeks an emergency variance of the requirements of ASME A17.1, Section 2.2.2.3, as adopted by 61C-5.001(1), Florida Administrative Code that requires upgrading the elevators pit which poses a significant economic/...
    • FSC Becker Business. Petitioner seeks an emergency variance of the requirements of ASME A17.1b, Section 2.20.4, 2.18.5.1, and 2.24.2.1 as adopted by 61C-5.001(1)(a), Florida Administrative Code that requires the use of a 9.5 mm steel rope and ...
    • Home 2. Petitioner seeks a variance of the requirements of ASME A17.1b, Section 2.20.1, 2.18.5.1, 2.20.4, 2.20.5 and 2.20.9 as adopted by 61C-5.001(1)(a), Florida Administrative Code that requires steel ropes of a minimum diameter of 9.5 mm which ...
    • Lakeside Point Apartments,- Bldg. 11. Petitioner seeks an emergency variance of the requirements of ASME A17.3, Section 3.11.3, as adopted by 61C-5.001(1), Florida Administrative Code that requires upgrading the elevators with firefighters’ ...
• Department of Law Enforcement
  • Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission
    • permanent waiver of Rule 11B-20.0014(3)(c)4, F.A.C. from Jason Allen. Petitioner wishes to permanently waive that portion of the rule that states that High-Liability and Specialized Instructor applicants must successfully complete the Canine Team ...
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Division of Hotels and Restaurants
    • On January 8, 2015 the Division issued an order. The Final Order was in response to a Petition for a Variance from Bayshore Memory Care, filed December 18, 2014, and advertised on December 23, 2014 in Vol. 40, No. 247, of the Florida Administrative ...
    • On January 8, 2015 the Division issued an order. The Final Order was in response to a Petition for a Variance from LegoLand Hotel/Topia, filed December 18, 2014, and advertised on December 23, 2014 in Vol. 40, No. 247, of the Florida Administrative ...
• Department of Financial Services
  • Division of State Fire Marshal
    • The Department has issued an Order Granting Petition for Variance or Waiver (the “Petition”) filed by Calin Ionita (the “Petitioner”) on October 28, 2014. The following is a summary of the Department’s disposition of the Petition: The Notice of ...
• Department of Health
  • Board of Acupuncture
    • variance of Rule 64B1-3.004, F.A.C., and §457.105, F.S., filed by SooAnn Burbella, M.D., requesting a variance of the requirement that the additional Biomedicine Module examination must be completed as a condition of licensure. The Board will ...

5. Notices of Meetings, Workshops and Public Hearings

• Regional Planning Councils
  • Tampa Bay Regional Planning Council
    • to conduct the regular business of the Legislative Committee.; January 23, 2015 at 10:00 a.m.; 4000 Gateway Centre Blvd, Suite 100, Pinellas Park, FL 33782
      • Hearing Meeting: 4000 Gateway Centre Blvd, Suite 100, Pinellas Park, FL 33782
• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • Inwood Consulting Engineers, Inc.
    • Financial Management No.: 415030-3-58-01 Project Description: Seminole County is conducting a public information on Tuesday, January 20, 2015 at First Baptist Oviedo located at 45 West Broadway Street in Oviedo. The meeting is being held to present ...
      • Hearing Meeting: First Baptist Oviedo 45 West Broadway Street Oviedo, FL 32765
  • Departmental
    • 1. Approve minutes from 7/31/2014. 2. Old Business 3. New Business 4. Training Issues 5. Other Issues 6. Adjournment; Thursday, January 29, 2015, 2:00 p.m.; Polk State College Kenneth C. Thompson Institute of Public Safety 999 Avenue H NE ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Polk State College Kenneth C. Thompson Institute of Public Safety 999 Avenue H NE Winter Haven FL 33881 Room WCJ146
• Department of Transportation
  • Departmental
    • The proposed sidewalk on State Road (S.R.) 30 (U.S. 98) from Pine Street to the Bay County Line. Gulf County, Florida. Financial Project Identification Number:433569-1-52-01 ; Tuesday, January 27, 2015, from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. EST; Gulf ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Gulf County Beaches Fire Station and Evan Williams Community Center, located at 7912 Alabama Avenue, Port St. Joe, FL. 32456
• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • William W. "Bill" Hinkley Center for Solid and Hazardous Waste Management
    • The Hinkley Center for Solid & Hazardous Waste Management's Research Selection Committee will meet via telephone conference to discuss 27 pre-preposals submitted to the Center for full proposal invitation. Interested parties should contact the ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Remote
• Department of Environmental Protection
  • Beaches and Coastal Systems
    • This is the SECOND WORKSHOP to discuss the proposed amendments to Chapter 62B-33, F.A.C., and creation of the CCCL Applicant’s Handbook which contain the rules and procedures for coastal construction and excavation seaward of the coastal ...
      • Hearing Meeting: 2600 Blairstone Road, Room 609, Tallahassee, FL 32399-2400
• Department of Health
  • Board of Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology
    • General business of the board. Meetings may be cancelled prior to the meeting date. Please check the Board web site at http://floridasspeechaudiology.gov/ for cancellations or changes to meeting dates or times.; April 29, 2015, at approximately 9:00 ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Tampa Marriott Westshore, 1001 N Westshore Blvd., Tampa, FL 33607; (813) 287-2555
    • General business of the board. Meetings may be cancelled prior to the meeting date. Please check the Board web site at http://floridasspeechaudiology.gov/ for cancellations or changes to meeting dates or times.; October 21, 2015, at approximately 9:...
      • Hearing Meeting: Bonaventure Resort & Spa, 250 Racquet Club Road, Weston, FL 33326; (954) 389-3300
  • Board of Acupuncture
    • General business of the board. Meetings may be cancelled prior to the meeting date. Please check the Board web site at http://floridasacupuncture.gov/ for cancellations or changes to meeting dates or times; December 11, 2015, at approximately 9:00 a....
      • Hearing Meeting: Sanibel Harbour Marriott Resort & Spa, 17260 Harbour Pointe Drive, Fort Myers, FL 33908; (239) 466-4000.
  • Office of Statewide Research
    • Alzheimer's Disease Research Grant Advisory Board meeting pertaining to the Ed and Ethel Moore Alzheimer's Disease Research Program.; January 30, 2015 10:00 to 3:00 p.m.; Florida Department of Health in Orange County 6101 Lake Ellenor Drive Orlando,...
      • Hearing Meeting: Florida Department of Health in Orange County 6101 Lake Ellenor Drive Orlando, Florida 32809
• Department of Management Services
  • Division of Purchasing
    • In accordance with section 120.525, Florida Statutes, a bid opening is hereby noticed for the following ITB (Number: 11-56121000-T) for Library Furniture. The Department reserves the right to issue amendments, addenda, and changes to the timeline ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Conference Room 315K, 4050 Esplanade Way, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0950
• Department of State
  • Division of Cultural Affairs
    • To discuss, review, and take action on funding and any other business that may appropriately come before the board.; January 21, 2015, 11:00 a.m.; This meeting will take place via teleconference. Participation instruction can be found by visiting ...
      • Hearing Meeting: This meeting will take place via teleconference. Participation instruction can be found by visiting http://dos.myflorida.com/cultural/.
• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • Florida Surplus Asset Fund Trust
    • MEETING OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES A. BUSINESS ITEMS 1. Call to Order/ Roll Call 2. Nominations for Board Chairman, Vice Chairman, Secretary/Treasurer 3. Approval Prior Board Meeting Minutes (a) October 24, 2014 4. Participant and Guest ...
      • Hearing Meeting: CNL Center II Building, 420 South Orange Avenue, Suite 1200, Orlando, Florida 32801
• Department of Education
  • Office of Early Learning
    • Review past committee discussions.; January 20, 2015, 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.; Dial-in Number: 1 888 670 3525, Participant code: 7801452766 #
      • Hearing Meeting: Dial-in Number: 1 888 670 3525, Participant code: 7801452766 #
• Department of Transportation
  • Departmental
    • Financial Management No. 433648-1-52-01 Project Description: Orange Avenue (SR 527) at Gatlin and Holden Avenue- intersection improvements The Florida Department of Transporation (FDOT) is holding a public information meeting ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Christ Church Untiy 771 W. Holden Avenule Orlando, FL 32839
• Department of Health
  • Board of Podiatric Medicine
    • General Board business.; Tuesday, February 3, 2015, commencing at 1:00 p.m., at meet me number (888) 670-3525, participant passcode 7342425515.; Department of Health, 4042 Bald Cypress Way, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-3257.
      • Hearing Meeting: Department of Health, 4042 Bald Cypress Way, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-3257.
• Department of Environmental Protection
  • Departmental
    • This public meeting is for interested stakeholders to discuss with the Department issues related to development of nutrient and dissolved oxygen total maximum daily loads (TMDLs) for Lake Talquin in the Ochlockonee River basin. The meeting will ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Bob Martinez Center, 2600 Blair Stone Road, Conference Room 609, Tallahassee, Florida
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Board of Architecture and Interior Design
    • The meeting will be held in conjunction with the Florida Board of Professional Engineers. General Business including topics of interest to both professions.; February 11, 2015, 9:00 a.m.; The Shores Resort & Spa, 2637 South Atlantic Avenue, Daytona ...
      • Hearing Meeting: The Shores Resort & Spa, 2637 South Atlantic Avenue, Daytona Beach Shores, Florida 32118. Telephone (386)767-7350
• Department of Environmental Protection
  • Departmental
    • This is a Technical Meeting for the Basin Management Action Plan (BMAP) for Volusia Blue Spring to which the public is invited. The BMAP is the means for implementation of the adopted Total Maximum Daily Loads (TMDLs). Topics will include a ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Deltona Library and Environmental Center – Scrub Jay Auditorium, 2150 Eustace Avenue, Deltona, Florida 32725
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Board of Architecture and Interior Design
    • February 11, 2015 General Business discussion items - Architecture Profession, Interior Design Profession, Rules, Reports, and review of applications. February 12, 2015 General Business including disciplinary cases.; February 11, 2015, 1:00 p.m. ...
      • Hearing Meeting: The Shores Resort & Spa, 2637 South Atlantic Avenue, Daytona Beach Shores, Florida 32118. Telephone (386) 767-7350.