Vol. 39, No. 16 (01/24/2013)

1. Notices of Development of Proposed Rules and Negotiated Rulemaking

• Department of Health
  • Board of Occupational Therapy
    • To clarify training and supervision requirements for electrical stimulation and ultrasound devices.
• Agency for Health Care Administration
  • Medicaid
    • The purpose of the amendment to Rule 59G-4.190 is to incorporate by reference the Florida Medicaid Independent Laboratory Services Coverage and Limitations Handbook, December 2012. The handbook provides coverage for new procedures including Oncotype ...
• Department of Health
  • Division of Environmental Health
    • To update rules to be consistent with changes in Section 381.0072, F.S. in accordance with HB 2012 1263 (Fla. Session Law 2012-184).
• Department of Education
  • State Board of Education
    • The purpose of the rule development is to clarify the statutory eligibility requirements and revise the process by which charter school capital outlay plans are approved by the Department of Education. The effect of the development will be a more ...

2. Proposed Rules

• State Board of Administration
  • Departmental
    • The State Board of Administration, Florida Hurricane Catastrophe Fund, seeks to amend the rules listed above to implement Section 215.555, Florida Statutes.
      • Due of Comment: 2/14/2013
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Division of Hotels and Restaurants
    • To amend the height requirements for balcony inspection qualification, adopt an updated form, and replace “resort condominiums” and “resort dwellings” with “vacation rental”.
      • Due of Comment: 2/14/2013

3. Notices of Changes, Corrections and Withdrawals

• Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission
  • Departmental
    • General Regulations Relating to Licenses, Permits and Other Authorizations
• Department of Health
  • Board of Dentistry
    • Direct Supervision of a Qualified Anesthetist
• Department of Children and Families
  • Domestic Violence
    • Purpose, Definitions, Program Application Requirements, Program Requirements, Program Curriculum, Facilitator Eligibility, Assessor Application Requirements, Assessment Requirements, Assessor Eligibility, Trainer Requirements, Conflicts of Interest, ...

4. Petitions and Dispositions Regarding Rule Variance or Waiver

• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Division of Hotels and Restaurants
    • On January 22, 2013 the Division issued an order. The Final Order was in response to a Petition for a Variance from CA’D ZAN MANSION, filed November 8, 2012, and advertised in Vol. 38, No. 72, of the Florida Administrative Weekly. No comments were ...
    • Holiday Inn. Petitioner seeks a variance of the requirements of an unspecified Section of A17.3, as adopted by Chapter 30, Section 3001.2 Florida Building Code adopted by 61C-5.001(1), Florida Administrative Code that requires upgrading the ...
    • Alfond Inn @ Rollins at 300 E. new England Ave, Winter Park, FL. Petitioner seeks a variance of the requirements of ASME A17.1, Section 2.20.1, 2.20.9 and 2.24.2 as adopted by 61C-5.001(1)(a), Florida Administrative Code that requires steel ropes, ...
• Water Management Districts
  • Southwest Florida Water Management District
    • a variance or waiver. Petitioner’s Name: Carlos Beruff Rule No. 40D-4.042, F.A.C. Nature of the rule for which variance or waiver is sought: formal determination of wetlands and other surface waters. Any interested person or other agency may ...
    • a variance or waiver. Petitioner’s Name: Timothy A. Knowles, Trustee, Land Trust No. 32 Rule No.: 40D-4.042, F.A.C. Nature of the rule for which variance or waiver is sought: formal determination of wetlands and other surface waters. Any ...

5. Notices of Meetings, Workshops and Public Hearings

• Water Management Districts
  • St. Johns River Water Management District
    • The CFWI Steering Committee is a collaborative effort among government agencies formed to address water resource issues in the area known as the Central Florida Coordination Area. The CFWI Steering Committee will consider matters appearing on the ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Toho Water Authority, 951 Martin Luther King Boulevard, Kissimmee, FL 34741
    • A public hearing to receive public testimony regarding the District’s Florida Forever Work Plan Annual Update pursuant to Section 373.139 (3) and 373.199 (7), Florida Statutes.; Tuesday, Feb. 12, 2013, at the Governing Board meeting upon conclusion ...
      • Hearing Meeting: District Headquarters, Executive Building, 4049 Reid Street (Hwy 100 West), Palatka, FL 32177.
• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • Omni Communications
    • The FDOT is hosting a public hearing for the Project Development and Environment (PD&E) Study being conducted for US 41 from 10th Street to 14th Street. The hearing gives people the opportunity to express their views about proposed alternatives ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Art Center Sarasota, 707 N. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, FL 34236
• Executive Office of the Governor
  • Departmental
    • Al Hoffman Service Award Recipients Future Fellow Placments New Website Launch Executive Director Updates on Recruiting and the MOU; February 6th, 2:00 p.m.; Conference Call Call in Number: 1-888-670-3525 Passcode: 1281908283#
      • Hearing Meeting: Conference Call Call in Number: 1-888-670-3525 Passcode: 1281908283#
• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • Quest Corporation of America, Inc.
    • Orlando International Airport (OIA) Connector Refresh Alternatives Analysis. This early Scoping Meeting is intended to invite agency comments on the scope and the Alternatives Analysis; including the project’s purpose and need, transportation issues ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Greater Orlando Aviation Authority (GOAA) Office, Carl T. Langford Board Room, One Jeff Fuqua Boulevard, Orlando, Florida 32827-4399. Bring your airport terminal parking pass to the meeting and GOAA will vaildate it for you.
• Regional Planning Councils
  • East Central Florida Regional Planning Council
    • Meeting of the Wekiva Commission to discuss implementation of the recommendations of the Wekiva River Basin Coordinating Committee.; Wednesday, February 13, 2013 from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.; East Central Florida Regional Planning Council
      • Hearing Meeting: East Central Florida Regional Planning Council

6. Notices Regarding Bids, Proposals and Purchasing

• Department of Veterans' Affairs
  • Departmental
    • Department of Veterans' Affairs, Departmental
• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • Jacksonville Port Authority
    • Other Agencies and Organizations, Jacksonville Port Authority
  • Early Learning Coalition of Broward County, Inc.
    • Other Agencies and Organizations, Early Learning Coalition of Broward County, Inc.
  • Votum Construction, LLC
    • Other Agencies and Organizations, Votum Construction, LLC

7. Miscellaneous

• Department of Environmental Protection
  • Departmental
    • Department of Environmental Protection, Departmental