Vol. 40, No. 12 (01/17/2014)

1. Proposed Rules

• Department of Education
  • State Board of Education
    • The purpose of this rule amendment is to reflect changes from the 2013 Florida Legislative Session. Section 1003.4282(8), F.S., was created to include uniform transfer of high school credit requirements beginning with the 2012-2013 school year.
      • Due of Comment: 2/7/2014
    • The purpose of this rule amendment to reflect changes from the 2013 Legislative Session. Section 1003.4285(1), Florida Statutes, was revised to add scholar and merit diploma designation requirements. Section 1003.4282(7), F.S. establishes new ...
      • Due of Comment: 2/7/2014
    • The purpose is to repeal Rules 6A-10.090 through 6A-10.0991. The effect is to remove rules from the Florida Administrative Code that are no longer supported by statutory authority.
      • Due of Comment: 2/7/2014
    • The purpose and effect of this rule amendment is to incorporate the updated National Association of School Nurses’ Position Statement. The position statement was updated in June 2013.
      • Due of Comment: 2/7/2014
• Department of Financial Services
  • Division of Workers' Compensation
    • The proposed rule is a continuation of a rulemaking first initiated by the Department of Education as Rule Chapter 6A-22, F.A.C., “Reemployment Services-Workers’ Compensation.” In 2012, the Legislature transferred administrative responsibility and ...
      • Due of Comment: 2/7/2014

2. Notices of Changes, Corrections and Withdrawals

• Department of Economic Opportunity
  • Division of Community Development
    • Definitions, Application Process and Administrative Requirements, Specific Requirements for Competitive Categories, Grant Administration and Project Implementation, Emergency Set-aside Assistance, Section 108 Loan Guarantee Program, Nonrecurring ...
• Department of Environmental Protection
  • Departmental
    • Water Reuse and Recycling

3. Emergency Rules

• Department of the Lottery
  • Departmental
    • POWERBALL®

4. Petitions and Dispositions Regarding Rule Variance or Waiver

• Water Management Districts
  • Southwest Florida Water Management District
    • a variance or waiver. Petitioner’s Name: Cross Creek at East Lake Woodlands Homeowners Association, Inc. Rule No.: 40D-22.201 Nature of the rule for which variance or waiver is sought: lawn and landscape irrigation The Petition has been assigned ...
• Department of Health
  • Board of Medicine
    • waiver filed by Kimon M. Violaris, M.D., from Rule 64B8-4.009, F.A.C., with regard to the requirement for submission of documentation of medical education directly from Petitioner’s medical school. Comments on this petition should be filed with the ...

5. Notices of Meetings, Workshops and Public Hearings

• Department of Children and Families
  • Refugee Services
    • The purpose of the Miami-Dade Refugee Task Force meeting is to increase awareness of the refugee populations, share best practices, spot trends in refugee populations, build collaborations between agencies, help create good communication among ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Miami-Dade College Wolfson Campus 500 NE 2nd Avenue, Room 3208-9 Miami, FL 33132
• Department of Education
  • Education Practices Commission
    • The Hearing Panel of the Education Practices Commission will consider final agency action in matters dealing with the disciplining of certified educators.; A Teacher Hearing Panel will begin at 9:00 AM or as soon thereafter as can be heard on ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Crowne Plaza Tampa Westshore 5303 West Kennedy Boulevard Tampa, Florida 33609 (813) 289-1950
• Water Management Districts
  • St. Johns River Water Management District
    • This is a meeting of the Advisory Committee described above. The purpose of the meeting is to conduct administrative and procedural matters related to the committee and discuss recommendations concerning the MFLs and Prevention and Recovery ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Florida Gateway College, Wilson S. Rivers Library and Media Center, 149 SE College Place, Building 200, Room 102, Lake City, FL 32025
  • South Florida Water Management District
    • Meet to discuss the goals and objectives regarding the management of the Wild and Scenic portion of the Loxahatchee River.; January 27, 2014, 8:00 AM Loxahatchee River Management Coordinating Council Tour; Starting location: River Center, 805 N. US ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Starting location: River Center, 805 N. US Highway 1, Jupiter, FL 33477. Tour location: Pine Glades Natural Area, South side of Indiantown Road (State Road 706), east and west of Seminole Pratt Whitney Road (State Road 711). Transportation to the tour site is not provided. Members of the public interested in attending the tour should contact Kathy LaMartina at 561-602-8407 (klamart@sfwmd.gov). The location of the tour may be changed due to inclement weather or other unforeseen circumstances. Notice of such change will be available by contacting Kathy LaMartina at 561-602-8407. DATE AND TIME: January 27, 2014, 2:00 PM. Loxahatchee River Management Coordinating Council Meeting PLACE: River Center – 805 N. US Highway 1, Jupiter, FL 33477.
• Department of Environmental Protection
  • Departmental
    • This is a meeting of the Florida Water Resources Monitoring Council Salinity Network Workgroup to discuss development of indices for groundwater levels and groundwater quality.; Wednesday, February 5, 2014, 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.; Webinar: https://...
      • Hearing Meeting: Webinar: https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/856830154
• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • Moffitt Cancer Center & Research Institute
    • To conduct the general business of the Joint Finance and Planning Committee.; January 28, 2014 at 11:30 a.m.; Stabile Trustees Boardroom, 12902 Magnolia Drive, Tampa, Florida.
      • Hearing Meeting: Stabile Trustees Boardroom, 12902 Magnolia Drive, Tampa, Florida.
  • Gulf Consortium
    • The Board of Directors will meet to consider procurement matters, elect members of the Executive Committee, and to consider other matters.; January 24, 2014, 11:00 a.m. Eastern Standard Time; Florida Department of Environmental Protection, Carr ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Florida Department of Environmental Protection, Carr Building, Room 170, 3900 Commonwealth Boulevard, Tallahassee, Florida; conference call number, (888) 670-3525; participant code: 998 449 5298#
  • Florida Developmental Disabilities Council
    • To discuss the general business of the Council.; January 29, 2014-Meeting Briefing-7:00 pm to 9:00 pm January 30, 2014-Committee Meetings-8:00 am to 6:00 pm (www.fddc.org for details) January 31, 2014-Full Council Meeting-8:30 am to 1:00 pm; The ...
      • Hearing Meeting: The Florida Hotel and Conference Center, Orlando, FL
• Department of Environmental Protection
  • Departmental
    • Presentation of the revised unit management plan update for the Camp Helen State Park.; : Tuesday, January 28, 2014, 6:30 p.m. (CST); Surfside Middle School, 300 Nautilus Street, Panama City Beach, Florida 32413-0201.
      • Hearing Meeting: Surfside Middle School, 300 Nautilus Street, Panama City Beach, Florida 32413-0201.
• Department of Health
  • Board of Massage Therapy
    • General business of the Board.; July 24-26, 2014, at approximately 9:00 a.m., EST; Tampa Airport Marriott, 4200 George J Bean Outbound Parkway, Tampa, FL 33607 (813) 879-5151
      • Hearing Meeting: Tampa Airport Marriott, 4200 George J Bean Outbound Parkway, Tampa, FL 33607 (813) 879-5151
    • General business of the Board.; October 23-24, 2014, at approximately 9:00 a.m., EST; "Rosen Plaza, 9700 International Drive, Orlando, FL 32819 (407) 996-9700"
      • Hearing Meeting: "Rosen Plaza, 9700 International Drive, Orlando, FL 32819 (407) 996-9700"
• Water Management Districts
  • Southwest Florida Water Management District
    • Cooperative Funding Public Meeting: Governing Board members will discuss, evaluate and prioritize fiscal year 2015 requests for project funding in the northern counties of SWFWMD. All or part of this meeting may be conducted by means of ...
      • Hearing Meeting: SWFWMD Headquarters, 2379 Broad Street, Brooksville, FL 34604
    • Cooperative Funding Public Meeting: Governing Board members will discuss, evaluate and prioritize fiscal year 2015 requests for project funding in Polk, Highlands and Hardee counties of SWFWMD. All or part of this meeting may be conducted by means ...
      • Hearing Meeting: SWFWMD Bartow Service Office, 170 Century Boulevard, Bartow FL 33830
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Florida Building Commission
    • To discuss and provide recommendations to the Commission regarding a request for Declaratory Statement, DS2014-002, Gulf Coast Supply and Manufacturing, LLC and other business for the Commission.; February 6, 2014, 2:00p.m.- until completion.; ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Meeting to be conducted using communications media technology, specifically teleconference and webinar: You must access both the Teleconference number for Audio Only and the Webinar for Visual Only. To join the online meeting (Now from mobile devices!) ------------------------------------------------------- 1. Go to https://suncom.webex.com/suncom/j.php?ED=260301347&UID=1739471922&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". Provide your phone number when you join the meeting to receive a call back. Alternatively, you can call: Call-in toll-free number: 1-888-670-3525 (US) Call-in number: 1-720-3891212 (US) Show global numbers: Attendee access code: 606 232 6940 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 Children and Families
  • Mental Health Program
    • Purpose of the meeting is to give the general public an opportunity to provide input/comment on the application of Wekiva Springs Center, LLC to be designated as a Baker Act Receiving Facility.; January 27, 2014, 2:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m.; DCF Roberts ...
      • Hearing Meeting: DCF Roberts Building Auditorium, 5920 Arlington Expressway, Jacksonville, Florida 32211
• Department of State
  • Division of Cultural Affairs
    • To begin discussion on the process, timeline and strategy for a new statewide strategic plan for the Division of Cultural Affairs.; January 30, 2014, 9:00 a.m.; The Vero Beach Hotel and Spa 3500 Ocean Dr, Vero Beach, FL 32963 Shoreline Room
      • Hearing Meeting: The Vero Beach Hotel and Spa 3500 Ocean Dr, Vero Beach, FL 32963 Shoreline Room
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Florida Building Commission
    • To consider, discuss and provide recommendations for consideration by the Commission regarding the following: Product approval & entities statistics report. Report on conditional approval from the December meeting. Report on QA expiration ...
      • Hearing Meeting: MEETING TO BE CONDUCTED USING COMMUNICATIONS MEDIA TECHNOLOGY, specifically Teleconference and Webinar: YOU MUST ACCESS BOTH THE TELECONFERENCE NUMBER for AUDIO ONLY and the WEBINAR for VISUAL ONLY. To join the online meeting (Now from mobile devices!) 1. Go to https://suncom.webex.com/suncom/j.php?ED=260301172&UID=492507407&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". ------------------------------------------------------- Call-in toll-free number: 1-888-6703525 (US) Attendee access code: 606 232 6940 PUBLIC POINT OF ACCESS: Office of Codes and Standards, Department of Business and Professional Regulation, Suite 90, 1940 N Monroe Street, Tallahassee, Florida
    • To consider and discuss DS2013-123 by Garland Patterson and provide recommendation for consideration by the Commission.; February 7, 2014 at 10:00 A.M. until Close of Business.; MEETING TO BE CONDUCTED USING COMMUNICATIONS MEDIA TECHNOLOGY, ...
      • Hearing Meeting: MEETING TO BE CONDUCTED USING COMMUNICATIONS MEDIA TECHNOLOGY, specifically Teleconference and Webinar: YOU MUST ACCESS BOTH THE TELECONFERENCE NUMBER for AUDIO ONLY and the WEBINAR for VISUAL ONLY. To join the online meeting (Now from mobile devices!) ------------------------------------------------------- 1. Go to https://suncom.webex.com/suncom/j.php?ED=260301707&UID=1739473192&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". ------------------------------------------------------- To join the teleconference only ------------------------------------------------------- Provide your phone number when you join the meeting to receive a call back. Alternatively, you can call: Call-in toll-free number: 1-888-6703525 (US) Attendee access code: 606 232 6940 PUBLIC POINT OF ACCESS: Northwood Centre, Suite 90A, 1940 N Monroe Street, Tallahassee, Florida
• Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
  • Division of Marketing and Development
    • Advisory Council meeting to discuss marketing & promotional opportunities for the current year. ; Wednesday, January 29, 2014 at 11:00 a.m. EST; Fresh Fruit & Vegetable Association Main Offices 800 Trafalgar Court, Suite 200 Maitland, FL 32794 ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Fresh Fruit & Vegetable Association Main Offices 800 Trafalgar Court, Suite 200 Maitland, FL 32794
    • Committee Reports, Report on Viticulture Trust Fund Collections and Election of Officers; Tuesday, February 18, 2014 at 9:30 AM; Conference Call – 1-888-670-3525; call in code – 9078980736 #
      • Hearing Meeting: Conference Call – 1-888-670-3525; call in code – 9078980736 #
• Public Service Commission
  • Departmental
    • To consider those matters ready for decision. LEGAL AUTHORITY AND JURISDICTION: Chapters 120, 350, 364, 366, and 367, F.S. Persons who may be affected by Commission action on certain items on the conference agenda may be allowed to address the ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Betty Easley Conference Center, 4075 Esplanade Way, Room 148, Tallahassee, Florida
• Department of Education
  • Division of Florida Colleges
    • Regular Meeting; 10 a.m., February 13, 2014; William C. Cramer Jr. Seminar Room (Room 306), SUW, Gulf Coast State College
      • Hearing Meeting: William C. Cramer Jr. Seminar Room (Room 306), SUW, Gulf Coast State College
• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • Florida Workers' Compensation Joint Underwriting Association, Inc
    • Agenda topics shall include an investment marketplace overview and an investment portfolio review.; February 13, 2014 beginning at 10:00 a.m. (Eastern Time); Contact Kathy Coyne at (941) 378-7408 to participate in the teleconference meeting.
      • Hearing Meeting: Contact Kathy Coyne at (941) 378-7408 to participate in the teleconference meeting.
    • Agenda topics shall include the 2014 business plan & forecast, disaster recovery matters, and a report on operations.; February 12, 2014 beginning at 10:00 a.m. (Eastern Time); Contact Kathy Coyne at (941) 378-7408 to participate in the ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Contact Kathy Coyne at (941) 378-7408 to participate in the teleconference meeting.
    • Agenda topics shall include 2013 reserves, Subplan D, and the Operations Manual to include forms.; February 13, 2014 beginning at 2:00 p.m. (Eastern Time); Contact Kathy Coyne at (941) 378-7408 to participate in the teleconference meeting.
      • Hearing Meeting: Contact Kathy Coyne at (941) 378-7408 to participate in the teleconference meeting.
• Department of Law Enforcement
  • Medical Examiners Commission
    • Medical Examiners Commission Meeting.; February 18, 2014, 10:00 a.m.; Sawgrass Marriott, 1000 PGA Tour Boulevard, Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida, 32082, (904) 285-7777
      • Hearing Meeting: Sawgrass Marriott, 1000 PGA Tour Boulevard, Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida, 32082, (904) 285-7777
• Department of Economic Opportunity
  • Departmental
    • Regular recurring meeting to review project status and act on any decisions required of the Committee; Wednesday, February 12, 2013. 10:30 a.m. - 12:00 noon; Caldwell Building, Conference room B-49, 107 E. Madison Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32399 ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Caldwell Building, Conference room B-49, 107 E. Madison Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32399 or by conference call: 1 (888) 670-3525 Passcode 1188081993 then #
    • Regular recurring meeting to review project status and act on any decisions required of the Committee; Wednesday, February 12, 2014. 10:30 a.m. - 12:00 noon; Caldwell Building, Conference room B-49, 107 E. Madison Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32399 ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Caldwell Building, Conference room B-49, 107 E. Madison Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32399 or by conference call: 1 (888) 670-3525 Passcode 1188081993 then #
• 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 27, 2014, 10:00 a.m.; (1-888-670-3525) Conference Code: 2788708683
      • Hearing Meeting: (1-888-670-3525) Conference Code: 2788708683
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Construction Industry Licensing Board
    • To review complaints in which a determination of the existence of probable cause has already been made.; January 28, 2014 at 9:00 a.m.; Department of Business and Professional Regulation, Office of the General Counsel, 1940 N. Monroe Street, Suite ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Department of Business and Professional Regulation, Office of the General Counsel, 1940 N. Monroe Street, Suite 42, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-2202.
• Executive Office of the Governor
  • Departmental
    • Regular scheduled meeting of the Governor and Cabinet to act on all executive branch matters provided by law and to act on any agendas submitted for their consideration. The Governor and Cabinet will proceed through each agenda, item by item. The ...
      • Hearing Meeting: The Florida State Fair, 4800 Highway 301 North, Tampa, Florida 33610
• Department of Environmental Protection
  • Departmental
    • This is a meeting of the Statewide Florida Water Resources Monitoring Council (FWRMC) to discuss the workgroups’ tasks: coordinate a groundwater salinity network, gather information for the monitoring catalog effort, develop a coastal monitoring ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Southwest Florida Water Management District, Governing Board Room, 7601 U.S. Highway 301, Tampa, FL The Wednesday meeting can also be accessed via GoToWebinar at: https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/211532634 DATE AND TIME: Thursday, January 30th, 2014 at 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. PLACE: Southwest Florida Water Management District, Governing Board Room, 7601 U.S. Highway 301, Tampa, FL The Thursday meeting can also be accessed via GoToWebinar at: https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/419895770
• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • Northwood Shared Resource Center
    • Approval of minutes, Finance Committee Report, Operational Committee Report, Items Requiring Board Action, Delegation of Authority, Operational Committee Chair Appointment, NSRC Updates/Informational Items, Current State of Affairs Report, Project ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Department of Business and Professional Regulation, Professions Board Room, 1940 North Monroe Street, Tallahassee, FL 32399
• Department of Health
  • Board of Pharmacy
    • General board business.; Tuesday, February 11, 2014, 1:00p.m.; Wednesday, February 12, 2014, 9:00a.m.; The Florida Hotel & Conference Center, 1500 Sand Lake Road, Orlando, FL 32809, (407)859-1500.
      • Hearing Meeting: The Florida Hotel & Conference Center, 1500 Sand Lake Road, Orlando, FL 32809, (407)859-1500.
• Department of Revenue
  • Departmental
    • Approval of the proposed rules listed below. The following proposed rules were noticed in the October 21, 2013 (Vol. 39, No. 205, pp. 5238-5254 and 5260-5261), issue of the Florida Administrative Register: Rule Chapter 12-17, F.A.C. - ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Meeting to be held at the State Fairgrounds, Tampa, Florida. Please refer to the Cabinet Agenda posted to the Department’s Internet site at http://dor.myflorida.com/dor/rules prior to attending a meeting.
• Department of Financial Services
  • Division of Workers' Compensation
    • The meeting of the Three-Member Panel that was noticed in the December 23, 2013 issue of the Florida Administrative Register is CANCELLED.; Tuesday, January 21, 2014 at 1:00 P.M.; Room 116, Larson Bldg., 200 E. Gaines St., Tallahassee, Florida
      • Hearing Meeting: Room 116, Larson Bldg., 200 E. Gaines St., Tallahassee, Florida
• Agency for State Technology
  • Departmental
    • Approval of minutes, Finance Committee Report, Operational Committee Report, Items Requiring Board Action, Delegation of Authority, Operational Committee Chair Appointment, NSRC Updates/Informational Items, Current State of Affairs Report, Project ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Department of Business and Professional Regulation, Professions Board Room, 1940 North Monroe Street, Tallahassee, FL 32399

6. Notices of Petitions and Dispositions Regarding Declaratory Stat

• Department of Health
  • Division of Emergency Preparedness and Community Support
    • Lifeguard Ambulance Service, LLC.; Specifically, the Petitioner, an EMS ground service provider, seeks the Agency’s opinion that Petitioner, in conducting an interfacility transfer, can drive from a county where the Petitioner holds a certificate of ...
    • Lee County Florida, Emergency Medical Services (EMS).; Specifically, the Petitioner, an EMS service provider, seeks the department’s opinion whether, under authority of one or more of these statutes an EMT or a Paramedic, functioning under EMS ...

7. Notices Regarding Bids, Proposals and Purchasing

• Department of Education
  • School Districts
    • Department of Education, School Districts
    • Department of Education, School Districts
    • Department of Education, School Districts
    • Department of Education, School Districts
• Department of Military Affairs
  • Departmental
    • Department of Military Affairs, Departmental
    • Department of Military Affairs, Departmental
• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • Lake Shore Hospital Authority
    • Other Agencies and Organizations, Lake Shore Hospital Authority
    • Other Agencies and Organizations, Lake Shore Hospital Authority
• Department of Military Affairs
  • Departmental
    • Department of Military Affairs, Departmental
• Florida Housing Finance Corporation
  • Departmental
    • Florida Housing Finance Corporation, Departmental

8. Miscellaneous

• Agency for Health Care Administration
  • Certificate of Need
    • Agency for Health Care Administration, Certificate of Need
    • Agency for Health Care Administration, Certificate of Need
    • Agency for Health Care Administration, Certificate of Need
• Department of State
  • Division of Library and Information Services
    • Department of State, Division of Library and Information Services
• Department of Environmental Protection
  • Departmental
    • Department of Environmental Protection, Departmental