Vol. 42, No. 8 (01/13/2016)

1. Proposed Rules

• Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission
  • Freshwater Fish and Wildlife
    • The purpose of this proposed rule revision is to correct references the rule makes to other rules that have changed rule numbers or been eliminated.
      • Due of Comment: 2/3/2016
• Department of Financial Services
  • Division of Accounting and Auditing
    • Rule 69I-44.021, F.A.C., is being repealed since it was superseded by the enactment of subsection 717.124(8), F.S., in 2013.
      • Due of Comment: 2/3/2016
• Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission
  • Freshwater Fish and Wildlife
    • The purpose of this proposed rule revision is to clarify that federal authorizations other than permits also are acceptable as indication of federal authorization to take and/or possess migratory birds or their nests. The effect of this proposed ...
      • Due of Comment: 2/3/2016
    • The purpose and effect of this proposed rule is to eliminate the need for a permit to take inactive (meaning with no birds or eggs) nests or parts of such nests of birds not listed as endangered or threatened.
      • Due of Comment: 2/3/2016
    • The purpose of this proposed rule revision is to provide certain protections for some reptile species that are being reclassified to an unlisted status. The effect of this proposed rule revision is to prohibit the take and possession of Peninsula ...
      • Due of Comment: 2/3/2016
    • The purpose of this proposed rule revision is to provide certain protections for some amphibian species that are being reclassified to an unlisted status. The effect of this proposed rule revision is to prohibit the take and possession of gopher ...
      • Due of Comment: 2/3/2016
    • The purpose and effect of this rule revision are to implement species status changes found warranted by the Commission and to remove language referring to a moratorium that is no longer in effect.
      • Due of Comment: 2/3/2016
    • The purposes of this proposed rule revision are to add a human safety factor to intentional take considerations, modify permitting standard language, and clarify where intentional take of marine organisms is addressed. The effect of this rule ...
      • Due of Comment: 2/3/2016
    • The purpose and effect of this proposed rule revision is to remove a subsection of the rule referring to a moratorium that is no longer in effect.
      • Due of Comment: 2/3/2016
• Agency for Health Care Administration
  • Medicaid
    • The purpose of the amendment to Rule 59G-4.002 is to incorporate by reference the Florida Medicaid provider reimbursement schedules and billing codes.
      • Due of Comment: 2/3/2016

2. Notices of Changes, Corrections and Withdrawals

• Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
  • Division of Agricultural Environmental Services
    • District or County Use of Funds
• Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission
  • Marine Fisheries
    • Commercial Season, Harvest Limits
    • Closed Areas, Recreational Bag Limit, Commercial Season, Harvest Limits

3. Petitions and Dispositions Regarding Rule Variance or Waiver

• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Division of Hotels and Restaurants
    • Ramada Baymeadows. Petitioner seeks a temporary 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’ emergency operations which ...
• Department of Health
  • Division of Emergency Preparedness and Community Support
    • emergency variance or wavier from Chipola College for a Lead EMS Instructor who does not have the appropriate degree as required by rule. The request for variance is for Mr. Jamison Rodgers to be granted a variance through January 1, 2018 to secure ...
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Division of Hotels and Restaurants
    • Stonewall Bar. Petitioner seeks an emergency permanent variance of the requirements of ASME A17.1, Section 5.2.1.7.2, as adopted by 61C-5.001(1), Florida Administrative Code that requires if a separate machinery space is provided it shall be ...
• Florida Housing Finance Corporation
  • Departmental
    • Hallmark-Florida GP, LLC., requesting a waiver of Rule 67-21.003(8)(k) and (l) and Part C of the Non-Competitive Application Instructions, requesting to submit one Application and one Application Fee for a 24 Property Multifamily Mortgage Revenue ...
• Department of Health
  • Board of Medicine
    • that on January 12, 2016, an Order was filed on the Petition for Waiver or Variance. The Petition for Waiver or Variance was filed by Clifford P. Clark, III, M.D., on September 16, 2015, seeking a waiver or variance from Rule 64B8-9.009, F.A.C., ...
    • that on January 12, 2016, an Order was filed on the Petition for Waiver or Variance. The Petition for Waiver or Variance was filed on behalf of Bruce Hal Berman, M.D., on October 30, 2015, seeking a waiver from Rule 64B8- 8.0012., F.A.C., with ...

4. Notices of Meetings, Workshops and Public Hearings

• Department of Elder Affairs
  • Federal Aging Programs
    • Discussion of Alzheimer's Disease Committee Initiatives.; January 28, 2016, 1:35 p.m. - 3:45 p.m.; Department of Elder Affairs, 4040 Esplanade Way, Conference Room 301, Tallahassee, Florida 32399.
      • Hearing Meeting: Department of Elder Affairs, 4040 Esplanade Way, Conference Room 301, Tallahassee, Florida 32399.
• Florida Commission on Offender Review
  • Departmental
    • Regularly scheduled meeting for all Parole, Conditional Release, Conditional Medical Release, Addiction Recovery, Control Release and all other Commission business.; Wednesday, February 10, 2016 & Thursday, February 11, 2016, 9:00am.; Wednesday, ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Florida Commission on Offender Review, 4070 Esplanade Way, Tallahassee, FL 32399-2450.
• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • Treasure Coast Education and Research Development Authority
    • Any matters that may come before the TCERDA Board for their consideration/authorization, including but not limited to minutes, treasurer's report, etc.; January 21, 2016, 3:00 p.m.; Treasure Coast Research Park, in the UF/IRREC Building, 2199 S. ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Treasure Coast Research Park, in the UF/IRREC Building, 2199 S. Rock Road, Fort Pierce, FL., 34952
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Florida Building Commission
    • To consider and discuss the following Declaratory Statement: DS2015-154 by David John, P.E. of Stan Weaver & Company, Categorizing Mandatory Requirements for Commercial Code Compliance; and other business on behalf of the Commission as per agenda.; :...
      • Hearing Meeting: Meeting to be conducted using communications media technology, specifically teleconference and webinar: To join the online meeting (Now from mobile devices!) GoToMeeting® Online Meetings Made Easy® is a newly contracted vendor. Please note the access is different than previous meetings. 1. Please join my meeting, January 27, 2016 at 10:00 AM Eastern Daylight Time. https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/342433869 2. To call in using your telephone in the United States (toll-free): 1 866 899 4679 Access Code: 342-433-869 Audio PIN: Shown after joining the meeting Meeting ID: 342-433-869 Public point of access: Office of Codes and Standards, Department of Business and Professional Regulation, Suite 90A, 1940 North Monroe Street, Tallahassee, Florida.
• Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
  • Division of Consumer Services
    • General meeting of the Florida Consumers’ Council.; Thursday, February 11, 2016, 10:00 a.m.; Call-in number: 1(888)670-3525, participant code: 4220265671
      • Hearing Meeting: Call-in number: 1(888)670-3525, participant code: 4220265671
• Department of Health
  • Division of Environmental Health
    • This is a biannual general meeting of the Environmental Health Professional Advisory Board.; January 27, 9:00 a.m., ET until done, but no later than 11:00 a.m.; Florida Department of Health, 4025 Esplanade Way, Tallahassee FL, 32399. Public may ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Florida Department of Health, 4025 Esplanade Way, Tallahassee FL, 32399. Public may participate by toll-free telephone: 1(888)670-3525; enter participant passcode: 1571174526#
• Department of Economic Opportunity
  • Division of Workforce Services
    • Deliberation for cases pending before the Reemployment Assistance Appeals Commission that are ready for final review and the Chairman's report. No public testimony will be taken.; January 20, 2016, 9:30 a.m. ; Reemployment Assistance Appeals ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Reemployment Assistance Appeals Commission, 101 Rhyne Building, 2740 Centerview Drive, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-4151.
• Department of Environmental Protection
  • Departmental
    • This is a public meeting to present an overview of the department’s approach for addressing onsite sewage treatment disposal system loadings to Silver Springs. The department will also provide an update of activities and projects outlined in the ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Marion County Growth Management, 2710 East Silver Springs Boulevard, Ocala, FL 34470
• Department of Education
  • Division of Florida Colleges
    • This public meeting for the Region XI Council will provide updates on training classes and any other issues involving the Region.; Wednesday, February 10th, 2016 @ 10:00 a.m.; Treasure Coast Public Safety Training Complex 4600 Kirby Loop Road Fort ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Treasure Coast Public Safety Training Complex 4600 Kirby Loop Road Fort Pierce, FL 34981
• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • Florida Workers' Compensation Joint Underwriting Association, Inc
    • Agenda topics include an investment marketplace update; portfolio compliance review; and investment policy & guidelines review.; February 10, 2016 beginning at 10:00 a.m. (ET); Contact Kathy Coyne at (941) 378-7408 to participate.
      • Hearing Meeting: Contact Kathy Coyne at (941) 378-7408 to participate.
    • Agenda topics include the 2016 Business Plan & Forecast, disaster recovery matters and a report on operations.; February 10, 2016, beginning at 2:00 p.m. (ET); Contact Kathy Coyne at 941-378-7408 to participate.
      • Hearing Meeting: Contact Kathy Coyne at 941-378-7408 to participate.
    • Agenda topics include the 2015 reserves.; February 12, 2016, beginning at 2:00 p.m. (ET); Contact Kathy Coyne at 941-378-7408 to participate.
      • Hearing Meeting: Contact Kathy Coyne at 941-378-7408 to participate.
• Department of the Lottery
  • Departmental
    • Meeting of the Evaluation Team to discuss and evaluate the Replies submitted in response to Invitation to Negotiate (ITN), Project Number 066-14/15: Lottery Gaming System and Related Commodities & Services; and to develop a schedule for future ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Florida Lottery Headquarters, 250 Marriott Drive, Tallahassee, Florida 32301
• Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission
  • Departmental
    • To review and discuss substantive and procedural issues associated with the Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission and to take action on proposed rules and policy issues. The meeting may include fact finding field trips to Commission managed ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Florida Public Safety Institute, 75 College Drive, Havana, Florida 32333
• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • Infinite Source Communications Group, LLC
    • Public Information Meeting in the City of Aventura for the State Road (SR) 5/US 1/Biscayne Boulevard Roadway Project from NE 196 Street to NE 213 Street, FIN Nos. 414624-3-52-01 & 430768-1-52-01.; Thursday, January 28, 2016 at 6:00 p.m.; Highland ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Highland Oaks Park, 20300 NE 24 Avenue, Miami, FL 33180
• Water Management Districts
  • South Florida Water Management District
    • Public Meeting to Discuss Regulatory Matters All or part of these meetings will be video-conferenced in order to permit maximum participation from the South Florida Water Management District Service Centers located at: Lower West Coast ...
      • Hearing Meeting: South Florida Water Management District, B-1 Auditorium 3301 Gun Club Road, West Palm Beach, FL, 33406
• Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission
  • Freshwater Fish and Wildlife
    • To receive public comment regarding considerations for FWC’s ten-year Management Plan for the FWC Lead Managed Portions of Fort White Wildlife and Environmental Area (FWWEA). This hearing is being held EXCLUSIVELY for discussion of the DRAFT Fort ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Board of County Commissioners Meeting Facility 210 South Main Street Trenton, FL 32693

5. Notices of Petitions and Dispositions Regarding Declaratory Stat

• Department of Financial Services
  • Finance
    • John Simonyan-DigitalExpress on January 4, 2016.; The petition seeks a declaratory statement from the Office on whether Petitioner's proposed business activities (of selling Bitcoin through an automated machine while transactions are maintained ...
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Building Code Administrators and Inspectors Board
    • Timothy J. Dayton and Regina L. Dayton; The Notice of Petition for Declaratory Statement was published in Volume 41, No. 196, of the October 8, 2015, Florida Administrative Register. Petitioner sought an interpretation of 455.227(1)(i), Florida ...
    • James Schock; The Notice of Petition for Declaratory Statement was published in Volume 41, No. 176, of the September 10, 2015, Florida Administrative Register. Petitioner seeks a declaratory statement as to what licensing is required to install ...
• Department of Financial Services
  • FSC - Financial Institution Regulation
    • Banco Popular de Puerto Rico on January 1, 2016.; The petition seeks a declaratory statement from the Office on whether Petitioner's proposed business activities (to expand their geographic footprint of its current credit card business to offer ...

6. Miscellaneous

• Department of Environmental Protection
  • Departmental
    • Department of Environmental Protection, Departmental
• Department of Economic Opportunity
  • Division of Community Development
    • Department of Economic Opportunity, Division of Community Development
    • Department of Economic Opportunity, Division of Community Development
• Department of Health
  • Board of Nursing
    • Department of Health, Board of Nursing