Vol. 41, No. 10 (01/15/2015)

1. Notices of Development of Proposed Rules and Negotiated Rulemaking

• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Division of Hotels and Restaurants
    • Update terminology, Food Code references, and documentation requirements to conform to 2009 Food Code, as adopted, and adopt current forms.
• Florida Housing Finance Corporation
  • Departmental
    • The purpose of this Rule is to establish the procedures by which the Corporation shall develop eligibility criteria, administer the Application process, determine loan amounts, and make mortgage loans for homeowners.

2. Proposed Rules

• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Departmental
    • The purpose and effect is to create a reinstatement fee for athlete agents whose licenses have become null and void due to illness or economic hardship.
      • Due of Comment: 2/5/2015
• Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission
  • Freshwater Fish and Wildlife
    • The purpose and effect of the proposed rule amendment is to clarify that at least one-half of the daily quota for each special-opportunity dove field will be available as annual permits.
      • Due of Comment: 2/5/2015
    • The purpose of the proposed rule amendment is to prohibit the taking of antlered deer unless it has at least one antler with two or more points in deer management units (DMUs) A1, A2 and C3, prohibit the taking of antlered deer unless it has at ...
      • Due of Comment: 2/5/2015
    • The purpose of the proposed rule amendment is to allow the extension of shooting hours during spring turkey season by specific rule for individual wildlife management areas (WMAs). The effect of the proposed rule amendment would allow staff to ...
      • Due of Comment: 2/5/2015
    • The purpose of the proposed rule amendment is to revise specific area regulations on miscellaneous areas and conform to calendar year date changes. The effect of the proposed rule amendment will be to enable the agency to better manage fish and ...
      • Due of Comment: 2/5/2015
    • The purpose of the proposed rule amendment is to revise specific area regulations on Wildlife Management Areas (WMAs) in the Southwest Region and conform to calendar year date changes. The effect of the proposed rule amendment will be to enable the ...
      • Due of Comment: 2/5/2015
    • The purpose of the proposed rule amendment is to revise specific area regulations on wildlife management areas (WMAs) in the North Central Region and conform to calendar year date changes. The effect of the proposed rule amendment will be to enable ...
      • Due of Comment: 2/5/2015
    • The purpose of the proposed rule amendment is to revise specific area regulations on Wildlife Management Areas (WMAs) in the Northwest Region and conform to calendar year date changes. The effect of the proposed rule amendment will be to enable the ...
      • Due of Comment: 2/5/2015
    • The purpose of the proposed rule amendment is to revise specific area regulations on Wildlife Management Areas (WMAs) in the South Region and conform to calendar year date changes. The effect of the proposed rule amendment will be to enable the ...
      • Due of Comment: 2/5/2015
    • The purpose of the proposed rule amendment is to revise specific area regulations on Wildlife Management Areas (WMAs) in the Northeast Region and conform to calendar year date changes. The effect of the proposed rule amendment will be to enable the ...
      • Due of Comment: 2/5/2015
    • The purpose of the proposed rule amendment is to allow the extension of shooting hours during spring turkey season by specific rule for individual wildlife and environmental areas (WEAs). The effect of the proposed rule amendment would allow staff ...
      • Due of Comment: 2/5/2015
    • The purpose of the proposed rule amendment is to revise specific area regulations on Wildlife and Environmental Areas (WEAs) and conform to calendar year date changes. The effect of the proposed rule amendment will be to enable the agency to better ...
      • Due of Comment: 2/5/2015
    • The purpose of the proposed rule amendment is to include new language establishing deer management units (DMUs) for Zones A, B and C. The effect of the proposed rule will be to enable the agency to better manage white-tailed deer based on recent ...
      • Due of Comment: 2/5/2015

3. Notices of Changes, Corrections and Withdrawals

• Department of Children and Families
  • Family Safety and Preservation Program
    • Gold Seal Quality Care Program
    • Gold Seal Quality Care Program

4. Petitions and Dispositions Regarding Rule Variance or Waiver

• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Division of Hotels and Restaurants
    • On January 13, 2015, the Department received a letter withdrawing the Petition for variance from Tampa Theatre Office Building, filed December 29, 2014, and advertised on December 31, 2014 in Vol. 40, No. 231, of the Florida Administrative Register. ...
• Agency for Health Care Administration
  • Departmental
    • variances or waivers from Florida Association of Rehabilitation Facilities ("Petitioner"). Petitioner seeks variances from or waivers of rule in the Personal Care Assistance Service and In-Home Support Services limitations set forth on pages 2-50 ...
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Division of Hotels and Restaurants
    • Orlando Science Center (sump pump). Petitioner seeks an emergency variance of the requirements of ASME A17.1b, Section 2.2.2.3, as adopted by 61C-5.001(1), Florida Administrative Code that requires upgrading the elevators sump and pump operations ...
    • Casa de Marco. 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’ emergency operations which ...
    • 330 3rd Street South Residence. Petitioner seeks a 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 ...
    • 105 S. MacDill. Petitioner seeks an emergency variance of the requirements of ASME A17.1, Section 3.19.4.1, 3.19.4.4, 3.19.4.5, and 3.26.8, as adopted by 61C-5.001(1), Florida Administrative Code that requires upgrading the elevators shutoff valve, ...
    • Next Generation Village. Petitioner seeks an emergency variance of the requirements of ASME A17.1, Section 3.19.4.1, 3.19.4.4, 3.19.4.5, and 3.26.8, as adopted by 61C-5.001(1), Florida Administrative Code that requires upgrading the elevators ...
    • Orlando Science Center (handrail). Petitioner seeks an emergency variance of the requirements of ASME A17.1b, Section 2.4.6.2 (c), and 2.10.2.1, as adopted by 61C-5.001(1), Florida Administrative Code to request use of a folding car top handrail ...
    • Orlando Science Center (retracting toe guard). Petitioner seeks an emergency variance of the requirements of ASME A17.1b, Section 2.4.1.5 and 2.15.9.2, as adopted by 61C-5.001(1), Florida Administrative Code to request the use of a retracting toe ...
    • Ring Power. Petitioner seeks an emergency variance of the requirements of ASME A17.1b, Section 3.4.4, as adopted by 61C-5.001(1), Florida Administrative Code request change regarding maximum upward movement operations which poses a significant ...
• Department of Health
  • Division of Emergency Preparedness and Community Support
    • a variance from Commercial Diving Academy Training Institute requesting an addition 48 month for lead and adjunct instructors to gain their associate's degree. Interested persons or other agencies may submit comments on this petition for ...
    • a variance from Commercial Diving Academy Training Institute requesting an additional 48 months for their Program Director, Assistant Program Director and Clinical Coordinator to obtain their Bachelor's Degrees. Interested persons or other agencies ...
  • Board of Nursing
    • The Board of Nursing hereby gives notice of issuance of an Order regarding the Petition for Variance or Waiver, filed June 10, 2014, by Flagler Technical Institute. Notice of Petition for Waiver or Variance was published July 8, 2014, in Vol. 40, No....

5. Notices of Meetings, Workshops and Public Hearings

• State Board of Administration
  • Departmental
    • This is a meeting of the Flood Standards Development Committee to discuss a working draft of the Meteorological/Hydrological Flood Standards, and, time permitting, to begin a discussion of the Vulnerability Flood Standards.; Thursday, January 29, ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Room 116 (Hermitage Conference Room), 1801 Hermitage Blvd., Tallahassee, Florida. Persons wishing to participate by phone may dial 1(888) 670-3525, conference code 7135858151.
• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • Florida Medical Malpractice Joint Underwriting Association
    • The Evaluation Team for the FMMJUA will evaluate and score the Applications for Grants for Partnerships in Improving the Safety of Health Care Services (RFA # 2014-01).; Thursday, February 5, 2015, at 9:00 a.m. Interested participants may call in ...
      • Hearing Meeting: The Biltmore Hotel, Coral Gables, FL 33134
    • The FMMJUA Grant Committee will discuss the scored recommendations and applications for Grants for Partnerships in Improving the Safety of Health Care Services (RFA # 2014-01) from the Evaluation Team.; Thursday, February 5, 2015, immediately ...
      • Hearing Meeting: The Biltmore Hotel, Coral Gables, FL 33134
    • The FMMJUA Audit Committee will receive and consider business properly brought before the Committee.; Thursday, February 5, 2015, at 3:30 p.m.; The Biltmore Hotel, Coral Gables, FL 33134
      • Hearing Meeting: The Biltmore Hotel, Coral Gables, FL 33134
    • The FMMJUA Claims & Underwriting Committee will receive and consider reports from the Association's General Manager, Servicing Carrier, and such other business properly brought before the Committee.; Thursday, February 5, 2015, immediately following ...
      • Hearing Meeting: The Biltmore Hotel, Coral Gables, FL 33134
    • The FMMJUA Compensation Committee will receive and consider business properly brought before the Committee.; Thursday, February 5, 2015, immediately following the C&U Committee meeting ; The Biltmore Hotel, Coral Gables, FL 33134
      • Hearing Meeting: The Biltmore Hotel, Coral Gables, FL 33134
    • The FMMJUA Board of Governors will receive and consider quarterly reports from the Association's Investment Counsel, General Counsel, Servicing Carrier, Grant Committee, Audit Committee, Claims Committee, Compensation Committee, General Manager and ...
      • Hearing Meeting: The Biltmore Hotel, Coral Gables, FL 33134
    • The FMMJUA Annual Meeting of its membership will begin immediately following the Board of Governors meeting, which begins at 9:00 a.m. The Board will receive and consider yearly reports from the Association’s Chairman, Servicing Carrier, General ...
      • Hearing Meeting: The Biltmore Hotel, Coral Gables, FL 33134
• Agency for Health Care Administration
  • Health Facility and Agency Licensing
    • Early Intervention/Crisis Intervention Training. The goal of the training is to provide a safe and effective way to respond to residents/individuals experiencing a mental health crisis. Training provides an emphasis on early intervention and ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Henderson Behavioral Health 4740 North State Road 7 Lauderdale Lakes, FL 33319
    • The intent of this meeting is to have a dialogue between the Medicaid managed care plans, behavioral health providers, Assisted Living Administrators, Advocates, and Stakeholders. The purpose of the discussion will be to identify ways to enhance ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Henderson Behavioral Health 4740 North State Road 7 Lauderdale Lakes, FL 33319
    • The intent of this (Statewide Managed Care Behavioral Health Meeting) meeting is to have a (facilitate) dialogue between the Medicaid managed care plans, behavioral health providers, Advocates, and Stakeholders. The purpose of the discussion will ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Henderson Behavioral Health 4740 North State Road 7 Lauderdale Lakes, FL 33319
• Department of Health
  • Board of Pharmacy
    • To review those cases on which a determination of existence of probable cause has already been made.; Thursday, January 22, 2015, 9:00 a.m.; 1(888) 670-3525, participation code: 5134896685
      • Hearing Meeting: 1(888) 670-3525, participation code: 5134896685
    • To review those cases on which a determination of existence of probable cause has already been made.; Thursday, February 5, 2015, 9:00 a.m.; 1(888) 670-3525, participation code: 5134896685
      • Hearing Meeting: 1(888) 670-3525, participation code: 5134896685
• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • Concrete Masonry Education Council
    • The Collections Subcommittee will meet to discuss the process & procedures for the voluntary collection of funding from the masonry industry pursuant to Section 446.53. Florida Statutes (2014).; January 20, 2015, 1:00 p.m.; Mid Florida Tech., Room ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Mid Florida Tech., Room 160, 2900 W. Oak Ridge Road, Orlando, Florida 32809
    • The Grants Subcommittee will meet to discuss the process & procedures to gather, evaluate and award Masonry Educational Grants pursuant to Section 446.53. Florida Statutes (2014).; January 22, 2015, 1:00 p.m.; Mid Florida Tech., Room 160, 2900 W. ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Mid Florida Tech., Room 160, 2900 W. Oak Ridge Road, Orlando, Florida 32809
    • The Finance and Budget Subcommittee will meet to discuss the 2015 Council budget pursuant to Section 446.53. Florida Statutes (2014).; January 23, 2015, 9:00 a.m.; Florida Concrete Masonry Education Council, Board Room, 6353 Lee Vista Blvd, Orlando, ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Florida Concrete Masonry Education Council, Board Room, 6353 Lee Vista Blvd, Orlando, Florida 32822
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Board of Veterinary Medicine
    • General board and business meeting.; March 10, 2015, 8:00 a.m.; Embassy Suites Hotel, 1100 SE 17th Street, Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33316; (954) 527-2700.
      • Hearing Meeting: Embassy Suites Hotel, 1100 SE 17th Street, Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33316; (954) 527-2700.
• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • Concrete Masonry Education Council
    • The Council will conduct its second organization meeting and will discuss and/or approve its organizing documents, discuss operationalizing the law creating the Council in 2014 pursuant to Section 446.53. Florida Statutes (2014), and receive public ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Mid Florida Tech., Room 160, 2900 W. Oak Ridge Road, Orlando, Florida 32809
• Florida Housing Finance Corporation
  • Departmental
    • 1. Consider financing and acknowledgement resolutions for various multifamily developments, under any multifamily program, including the ranking of developments. 2. Consider appointment of professionals including but not limited to trustee and/or ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Grand Hyatt Tampa Bay 2900 Bayport Drive Tampa, FL 33607
    • 1. Conduct business necessary for the organization of FHFC II, INC. 2. Consider adopting resolutions delegating operational authority to the Executive Director. 3. Consideration of all necessary actions with regard to any property owned or held ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Grand Hyatt Tampa Bay 2900 Bayport Drive Tampa, FL 33607
    • 1. Conduct business necessary for the organization of FHFC III, INC. 2. Consider adopting resolutions delegating operational authority to the Executive Director. 3. Consideration of all necessary actions with regard to any property owned or held ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Grand Hyatt Tampa Bay 2900 Bayport Drive Tampa, FL 33607
    • 1. The Committee will meet regarding the general business of the Committee. 2. Such other matters as may be included on the Agenda for the January 28, 2015, Telephonic Audit Committee Meeting. ; January 28, 2015 – 2:30 p.m. until adjourned; ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Telephonic Meeting Call In Number: 888-670-3525 Conference Code: 1388252907
• Department of Transportation
  • Departmental
    • Florida Transportation Plan and Strategic Intermodal System Plan update; January 30, 2015, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm; FDOT Burns Auditorium, 605 Suwannee Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32399
      • Hearing Meeting: FDOT Burns Auditorium, 605 Suwannee Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32399
• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • Foundation for Indigent Guardianship
    • to discuss the job description and the salary for the hiring of an Executive Director.; January 20, 2015, 11:30 am EST; 1-888-670-3525, password7919129022#
      • Hearing Meeting: 1-888-670-3525, password7919129022#
• Department of Veterans' Affairs
  • Departmental
    • External Affairs Committee Topic: Strategic Planning: Development of Objectives and Tasks ; January 22, 2015, 9:00 a.m.; By Teleconference only. Dial 1(888)670-3525, enter the participant code: 3244965172 then #
      • Hearing Meeting: By Teleconference only. Dial 1(888)670-3525, enter the participant code: 3244965172 then #
    • Marketing Committee: Strategic Planning: Development of Objectives and Tasks. ; January 22, 2015, 5:00 p.m.; By Teleconference only. Dial 1(888)670-3525, enter the participant code: 3244965172 then #
      • Hearing Meeting: By Teleconference only. Dial 1(888)670-3525, enter the participant code: 3244965172 then #
    • Internal Operations Committee: Strategic Planning: Development of Objectives and Tasks. ; January 23, 2015, 3:00 p.m.; By Teleconference only. Dial 1(888)670-3525, enter the participant code: 3244965172 then #
      • Hearing Meeting: By Teleconference only. Dial 1(888)670-3525, enter the participant code: 3244965172 then #
• Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
  • Division of Consumer Services
    • Board of Professional Surveyors and Mappers Committee Meetings and General Business Meeting.; February 2, 2015, 2:00 p.m., Board Member Process Training, followed by meeting of Probable Cause Panel, and Training may continue thereafter. The ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Springhill Suites Orlando Airport, Room Hazeltine A, 5828 Hazeltine National Drive, Orlando, Florida 32822; telephone (407) 816-5533.

6. Notices of Petitions and Dispositions Regarding Declaratory Stat

• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Division of Florida Condominiums, Timeshares and Mobile Homes
    • Nicholas P. Karamessinis and John Parker, In Re: Pelican Bay Yacht Club Condominium, Building A, Inc., Docket No. 2014053553, filed on December 29, 2014.; 1) Whether an informal committee of unit owners which was set up to advise the Board of the ...
    • Vanda Y. Bayliss, Esq. on behalf of Robert W. Burgess, In Re: Peppertree Bay Association, Inc., Docket No. 2015000787, filed on January 5, 2015.; Whether Peppertree Bay Association, Inc. may treat insurance premiums as common expenses, where a 1975 ...

7. Notices Regarding Bids, Proposals and Purchasing

• Water Management Districts
  • St. Johns River Water Management District
    • Water Management Districts, St. Johns River Water Management District
• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • Early Learning Coalition of Broward County, Inc.
    • Other Agencies and Organizations, Early Learning Coalition of Broward County, Inc.