Vol. 41, No. 13 (01/21/2015)

1. Notices of Development of Proposed Rules and Negotiated Rulemaking

• Department of State
  • Division of Cultural Affairs
    • The purpose of this rule amendment is to establish in rule the most recent guidelines, forms, and Grant Award Agreements for the General Program Support, Specific Cultural Project, Fast Track Grants, Cultural Facilities, and State Touring Programs.
• Department of Children and Families
  • Family Safety and Preservation Program
    • The Department intends to amend multiple rules within Chapter 65C-16, Adoptions, to accomplish the following issues: 1) Make rule language reflective of legislative changes to Chapter 63 and Chapter 39, F. S.; 2) Simplify wording and resolve issues ...
    • The Department of Children and Families intends to amend several rules within Chapter 65C-28, Out-of-Home Care, to implement legislative changes; implement the federal Fostering Connections to Success and Increasing Adoptions Act of 2008; implement ...
• Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission
  • Vessel Registration and Boating Safety
    • The purpose and effect of this rule development notice is to address possible rule changes affecting vessel speeds on the Florida Intracoastal Waterway within Palm Beach County, updating rule maps and making other changes to rule language where ...
• Department of State
  • Division of Historical Resources
    • The purpose of this rule amendment is to establish in rule the most recent guidelines, forms, application procedures, and Grant Award Agreements for the Historic Preservation Grants In Aid Program, including the Small Matching Grant Program and the ...
  • Division of Library and Information Services
    • The purpose of this amendment is to modify the guidelines and applications for the State Aid to Libraries Grant, the Library Construction Grant, Library Cooperative Grant, and the Library Services and Technology Act ("LSTA') Grant.

2. Proposed Rules

• Department of Health
  • Board of Medicine
    • The proposed rule amendment is intended to incorporate the revised application, the limited licensure application and the revised anesthesiologist assistant protocol form into the Board’s forms rule.
      • Due of Comment: 2/11/2015
    • The proposed rule amendment is intended to incorporate the revised application form and the revised limited licensure application form into the application rule.
      • Due of Comment: 2/11/2015
    • The proposed rule amendment is intended to incorporate the revised anesthesiologist assistant protocol form into the rule.
      • Due of Comment: 2/11/2015
  • Board of Osteopathic Medicine
    • The proposed rule amendment is intended to incorporate the revised anesthesiologist assistant protocol form into the rule.
      • Due of Comment: 2/11/2015
    • The proposed rule amendment is intended to incorporate the revised application for physicians who practice in areas of critical need.
      • Due of Comment: 2/11/2015
• Department of Education
  • Office of Early Learning
    • The purpose of the revised rule is to update procedures for how a VPK provider that has been placed on probation for two consecutive years or more and subsequently fails to meet the minimum rate may apply for a good cause exemption to maintain ...
      • Due of Comment: 2/11/2015
• Department of Financial Services
  • OIR – Insurance Regulation
    • These rules are being amended to adopt the 2014 and 2015 NAIC Financial Condition Examiners Handbooks. The current rule adopted the 2013 and 2012 versions of these handbooks.
      • Due of Comment: 2/11/2015
    • These rules are being amended to adopt the 2015 NAIC Quarterly Statement Manuals, the 2014 NAIC Annual Statement Instructions Manuals, and the 2014 and 2015 NAIC Accounting Practices and Procedures Manuals. The current rule adopted the 2013 NAIC ...
      • Due of Comment: 2/11/2015

3. Notices of Changes, Corrections and Withdrawals

• Department of Health
  • Certified Master Social Workers
    • Application Fee for Inactive Status
• Agency for Health Care Administration
  • Health Facility and Agency Licensing
    • Fire Control

4. Petitions and Dispositions Regarding Rule Variance or Waiver

• Department of Financial Services
  • Division of State Fire Marshal
    • that the Department has issued an Order Granting Petition for Variance or Waiver (the “Petition”) filed by Diplomat Golf Course Venture LLC d/b/a Diplomat Golf and Tennis Club (the “Petitioner”) on October 23, 2014. The following is a summary of the ...
• Department of Health
  • Board of Clinical Laboratory Personnel
    • variance or waiver filed by Yanic Valentine. Petitioner is seeking a variance or waiver of Rule 64B3-5.003(3)(a), Option 1, Florida Administrative Code, which sets forth the education, training/experience and examination requirements for a specialty ...

5. Notices of Meetings, Workshops and Public Hearings

• Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
  • Division of Food, Nutrition and Wellness
    • The Board will discussing general business matters.; February 4, 2015, 11:00 a.m.; Winter Park Health Foundation, 220 Edinburgh Drive, Winter Park, FL 32792
      • Hearing Meeting: Winter Park Health Foundation, 220 Edinburgh Drive, Winter Park, FL 32792
• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • Ghyabi & Associates
    • Financial Project ID: 242172-1-58-01. County Project Number: P-5351-1. Project Description: Volusia County is holding a public information meeting regarding the bridge replacement of the Tom Staed Veterans Memorial Bridge along Orange Ave/...
      • Hearing Meeting: Daytona News Journal Center Lobby 211 North Beach Street Daytona Beach, FL 32114
• Department of Environmental Protection
  • Departmental
    • Provide an update on the status of technical workgroups and present draft rule amendments for changes to the rule and forms under Chapter 62-345, F.A.C., Uniform Mitigation Assessment Method.; February 5, 2015, 1:00 p.m. (ET); This workshop will be ...
      • Hearing Meeting: This workshop will be broadcast via webinar. Parties can register to attend the webinar via their personal computers with audio by telephone (regular long distance telephone charges will apply) or by speakers connected to their computer (no telephone charges will apply). Webinar registration is via https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/100000000065394318. Alternatively, persons may view the webinar at the following location where staff will be present to accept comments: Department of Environmental Protection, Bob Martinez Building, Room 609, 2600 Blair Stone Road, Tallahassee, FL 32399.
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Departmental
    • Public hearing regarding proposed language for Rules 61-31.701 and 61-31.702, F.A.C.; February 12, 2015 @ 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.; The Telephone Conference Number is (888) 670-3525 and the participant passcode is 2295006118 then #
      • Hearing Meeting: The Telephone Conference Number is (888) 670-3525 and the participant passcode is 2295006118 then #
• Department of Veterans' Affairs
  • Departmental
    • Strategic Plan, Part II.; January 26, 2015, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm; The Capitol, 21st Floor, Conference Room 2103. Teleconference dial-in number: 1(888) 670-3525, participant passcode: 3244965172 then #.
      • Hearing Meeting: The Capitol, 21st Floor, Conference Room 2103. Teleconference dial-in number: 1(888) 670-3525, participant passcode: 3244965172 then #.
• Department of Health
  • Board of Medicine
    • Revisions to rules on: training, practice and safety requirements for use of laser equipment and epilators; and, requirement for certification by the Society for Clinical and Medical Hair Removal and any other entity. This workshop pertains to the ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Embassy Suite Hotel, 225 Shorecrest Dr., Altamonte Springs, FL, Room: Regency Ballroom-Citrus, Lake
    • Revisions to rules on: training, practice and safety requirements for use of laser equipment and epilators; and, requirement for certification by the Society for Clinical and Medical Hair Removal and any other entity. This workshop pertains to the ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Embassy Suite Hotel, 225 Shorecrest Dr., Altamonte Springs, FL, Room: Regency Ballroom-Citrus, Lake
• Executive Office of the Governor
  • Departmental
    • General Foundation business.; Tuesday, January 27, 2015 2:00 p.m. until all business is complete.; 1(888)670-3525; Passcode 3360784946#
      • Hearing Meeting: 1(888)670-3525; Passcode 3360784946#
• Department of Transportation
  • Departmental
    • US 41 from Enterprise Drive to the Sarasota/Charlotte County line (to Salford Boulevard). This 3.6 mile project includes expanding the road from four to six lanes, making roadway drainage improvements, installing water and sewer lines, and replacing ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Lighthouse Baptist Church 14251 Chancellor Blvd. Port Charlotte, FL
    • FTC Commissioners and staff will be attending the Florida Chamber Foundation Transportation Summit - Securing Florida's Future. The meeting is hosted by the Florida Chamber.; January 29, 2015 - 8:00 a.m.-until conclusion of business.; Honey Lake ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Honey Lake Plantation, 1290 Honey Lake Road, Greenville, FL 32331.
• Department of Economic Opportunity
  • Departmental
    • 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 28, 2015, 9:00 a.m. ; Reemployment Assistance Appeals ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Reemployment Assistance Appeals Commission, 101 Rhyne Building, 2740 Centerview Drive, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-4151.
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Board of Accountancy
    • The Education Advisory Committee to consider items relating to the education requirements to sit for the CPA examination. ; February 16, 2015, 9:00 a.m.; Via conference call, dial-in number: 1(888)670-3525, confernce code number: 9071262934
      • Hearing Meeting: Via conference call, dial-in number: 1(888)670-3525, confernce code number: 9071262934
• Regional Planning Councils
  • East Central Florida Regional Planning Council
    • The quarterly meeting of the Wekiva River Basin Commission.; Friday, February 20, 2015, 1:30 p.m.; East Central Florida Regional Planning Council, 309 Cranes Roost Blvd., Suite 2000, Mayor John H. Land Boardroom, Altamonte Springs, FL 32701
      • Hearing Meeting: East Central Florida Regional Planning Council, 309 Cranes Roost Blvd., Suite 2000, Mayor John H. Land Boardroom, Altamonte Springs, FL 32701
• Water Management Districts
  • Suwannee River Water Management District
    • The purpose of this meeting is to provide information and receive public comment on MFLs that are currently being developed for the Wacissa, Aucilla and Econfina Rivers.; February 3, 2015, 7:00 p.m.; Econfina River Resort, 4705 Econfina River Road, ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Econfina River Resort, 4705 Econfina River Road, Lamont, FL 32336
• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • South Dade Soil and Water Conservation District
    • Regular agenda items for presentation to the Board of Supervisors, Ag Lab Report, MIL Report, and District Projects.; Friday, January 23, 2015 9:30 a.m.; USDA Florida City Service Center 1450 N. Krome Ave. #102
      • Hearing Meeting: USDA Florida City Service Center 1450 N. Krome Ave. #102
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Florida Building Commission
    • To consider and discuss the following request for Declaratory Statement, DS2014-129, petitioned by David Kramer, Building Code Administrator, of the University of Florida and other business for the Commission.; Monday, February 11, 2015 at 1:00p.m.-...
      • 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!) GoToMeeting® Online Meetings Made Easy® is a newly contracted vendor. Please note the access is different than previous meetings. 1. Please join my meeting, Wednesday, February 11, 2015 at 1:00 PM Eastern Standard Time. https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/648748933 2. Join the conference call: United States (toll-free): 1 888 640 7162 Access Code: 648-748-933 Audio PIN: Shown after joining the meeting Meeting ID: 648-748-933 GoToMeeting® Online Meetings Made Easy® Not at your computer? Click the link to join this meeting from your iPhone®, iPad®, Android® or Windows Phone® device via the GoToMeeting app. Public point of access: Suite 90A, 1940 North Monroe Street, Tallahassee, Florida.
    • To consider and discuss the following items for the Commission: Product Approval and Entities Statistical Report; Report on conditional approval from the December Meeting; Review of product approval and entity applications; consider and discuss a ...
      • 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!) GoToMeeting® Online Meetings Made Easy® is a newly contracted vendor. Please note the access is different than previous meetings. 1. Please join my meeting, Thursday, February 05, 2015 at 10:00 AM Eastern Standard Time. https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/378729357 2. Join the conference call: United States: +1 (646) 749-3129 Access Code: 378-729-357 Audio PIN: Shown after joining the meeting Meeting ID: 378-729-357 GoToMeeting® Online Meetings Made Easy® Not at your computer? Click the link to join this meeting from your iPhone®, iPad®, Android® or Windows Phone® device via the GoToMeeting app. Public point of access: Suite 90A, 1940 North Monroe Street, Tallahassee, Florida.
    • To consider and discuss DS2015-163 petitioned by Robert Fine of Greenburg Traurig, PA., and other business for the Commission. ; Thursday, February 5, 2015 at 2:00 p.m. until completion.; Meeting to be conducted using communications media ...
      • 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. Please join my meeting. https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/124122693 2. Join the conference call: United States: +1 (571) 317-3129 Access Code: 124-122-693 Audio PIN: Shown after joining the meeting Meeting ID: 124-122-693 Public point of access: Suite 90A, 1940 North Monroe Street, Tallahassee, Florida.
• Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission
  • Departmental
    • The Executive Board of the Wildlife Foundation of Florida will conduct a teleconference for administrative business of the Foundation. A copy of the agenda may be obtained by contacting: Ms. Marie Kokol, P.O. Box 11010, Tallahassee, Florida 32302,...
      • Hearing Meeting: The public may participate in the call in Suite 100, Marathon Building, 2574 Seagate Dr. Tallahassee. Please call 850-921-1144 for admittance into the Marathon Building.
• Regional Planning Councils
  • Apalachee Regional Planning Council
    • The regular quarterly meeting of the District 2 Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC).; Wednesday, February 4, 2015, 10:00 am ET; Tallahassee/Leon Public Safety Complex, 911 Easterwood Drive, Tallahassee, FL
      • Hearing Meeting: Tallahassee/Leon Public Safety Complex, 911 Easterwood Drive, Tallahassee, FL
• Department of Environmental Protection
  • Departmental
    • This is a public meeting of interested stakeholders to discuss the Caloosahatchee and Everglades West Coast Watershed Basin Management Action Plans (BMAP). The BMAP is the means for implementation of the adopted Total Maximum Daily Loads (TMDLs). ...
      • Hearing Meeting: SFWMD Lower West Coast Service Center, 2301 McGregor Boulevard, Ft. Myers, FL 33901
• Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission
  • Departmental
    • Finance & Audit Committee of the Wildlife Foundation of Florida will be reviewing financials and the operating budget for the Foundation. A copy of the agenda may be obtained by contacting: Ms. Marie Kokol, 2574 Seagate Dr, Suite 100, Tallahassee,...
      • Hearing Meeting: The public may participate in the call in Suite 100, Marathon Building, 2574 Seagate Dr. Tallahassee. Please call 850-921-1144 for admittance into the Marathon Building.
• Department of Health
  • Board of Medicine
    • The 8:00 a.m. start time on the notice published January 20, 2015, in Vol. 41, No. 12, of the Florida Administrative Register, is hereby being changed to 12:00 p.m.; February 13, 2015; 12:00 p.m.; Embassy Suite Hotel, 225 Shorecrest Dr., Altamonte ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Embassy Suite Hotel, 225 Shorecrest Dr., Altamonte Springs, FL, Room: Regency Ballroom-Citrus, Lake
    • The 8:00 a.m. start time on the notice published January 20, 2015, in Vol. 41, No. 12, of the Florida Administrative Register, is hereby being changed to 12:00 p.m.; February 13, 2015; 12:00 p.m.; Embassy Suite Hotel, 225 Shorecrest Dr., Altamonte ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Embassy Suite Hotel, 225 Shorecrest Dr., Altamonte Springs, FL, Room: Regency Ballroom-Citrus, Lake
    • The 8:00 a.m. start time on the notice published January 20, 2015, in Vol. 41, No. 12, of the Florida Administrative Register, is hereby being changed to 12:00 p.m.; February 13, 2015; 12:00 p.m.; Embassy Suite Hotel, 225 Shorecrest Dr., Altamonte ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Embassy Suite Hotel, 225 Shorecrest Dr., Altamonte Springs, FL, Room: Regency Ballroom-Citrus, Lake
    • The 8:00 a.m. start time on the notice published January 21, 2015, in Vol. 41, No. 13, of the Florida Administrative Register, is hereby being changed to 12:00 p.m.; February 13, 2015; 12:00 p.m.; Embassy Suite Hotel, 225 Shorecrest Dr., Altamonte ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Embassy Suite Hotel, 225 Shorecrest Dr., Altamonte Springs, FL, Room: Regency Ballroom-Citrus, Lake
    • The 8:00 a.m. start time on the notice published January 21, 2015, in Vol. 41, No. 13, of the Florida Administrative Register, is hereby being changed to 12:00 p.m.; February 13, 2015; 12:00 p.m.; Embassy Suite Hotel, 225 Shorecrest Dr., Altamonte ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Embassy Suite Hotel, 225 Shorecrest Dr., Altamonte Springs, FL, Room: Regency Ballroom-Citrus, Lake

6. Notices Regarding Bids, Proposals and Purchasing

• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • Hillsborough County Aviation Authority
    • Other Agencies and Organizations, Hillsborough County Aviation Authority
  • Florida Sheriffs Association
    • Other Agencies and Organizations, Florida Sheriffs Association
• State Board of Administration
  • Departmental
    • State Board of Administration, Departmental
• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • Early Learning Coalition of Broward County, Inc.
    • Other Agencies and Organizations, Early Learning Coalition of Broward County, Inc.
  • Jacksonville Port Authority
    • Other Agencies and Organizations, Jacksonville Port Authority

7. Miscellaneous

• Department of Health
  • Board of Nursing
    • Department of Health, Board of Nursing