Vol. 40, No. 16 (01/24/2014)

1. Notices of Development of Proposed Rules and Negotiated Rulemaking

• State Board of Administration
  • Departmental
    • To discuss proposed amendments to the following rules: Rule 19-8.013, F.A.C., Revenue Bonds Issued Pursuant to Section 215.555(6), F.S.; Rule 19-8.029, F.A.C., Insurer Reporting Requirements; and Rule 19-8.030, F.A.C., Insurer Responsibilities.
• Department of Financial Services
  • Division of Accounting and Auditing
    • The rule is being amended to implement legislative changes to Section 273.05, F.S.
• Department of Children and Families
  • Family Safety and Preservation Program
    • The Department intends to amend several rules within Chapter 65C-13, Foster Care Licensing, to accomplish the following tasks: 1) revise the rule language to reflect legislative changes related to the extension of foster care enacted during Session ...
• Department of Health
  • Board of Optometry
    • The Board proposes the rule amendment to add a new agent.
    • The Board proposes to develop and adopt a new rule to establish procedures for public participation in public meetings.
    • The Board proposes the rule amendment to delete unnecessary language and to add new language to clarify the hours requirement for continuing education.

2. Proposed Rules

• Agency for Health Care Administration
  • Medicaid
    • The purpose of this rule is to incorporate by reference the Florida Title XIX Inpatient Hospital Reimbursement Plan (the Plan), effective July 1, 2012. The amendment to Rule 59G-6.020 will update the Plan to reflect changes authorized in House Bill ...
      • Due of Comment: 2/14/2014
    • The purpose of the amendment to Rule 59G-6.090 is to incorporate by reference the Title XIX County Health Department Reimbursement Plan (the Plan), effective July 1, 2013. The rule will update the Plan to reflect changes authorized in Senate Bill ...
      • Due of Comment: 2/14/2014
• Department of Health
  • Board of Physical Therapy Practice
    • The Board proposes the rule amendment to revise the rule to allow for resolution of additional violations through mediation and to update the rule as necessary.
      • Due of Comment: 2/14/2014
    • The Board proposes the rule amendment to revise the rule to allow for resolution of additional violations through the issuance of citations and to update the rule if necessary.
      • Due of Comment: 2/14/2014
    • The Board proposes the rule amendment to revise the rule to allow for resolution of additional violations through issuance of a notice of noncompliance and to update the rule if necessary.
      • Due of Comment: 2/14/2014
  • Board of Clinical Laboratory Personnel
    • The Board proposes the rule amendment to incorporate the revised Application for Clinical Laboratory Training Program.
      • Due of Comment: 2/14/2014
    • The Board proposes the rule amendment to clarify the time limits for a temporary license.
      • Due of Comment: 2/14/2014
    • The Board proposes the rule amendment to Rule 64B3-11.001, to clarify that the medical errors continuing education course must be relating to the practice of clinical laboratory personnel. For Rule 64B3-11.005, the Board proposes the rule amendment ...
      • Due of Comment: 2/14/2014

3. Notices of Changes, Corrections and Withdrawals

• Department of Health
  • Board of Optometry
    • Procedures Regarding Topical Ocular Pharmaceutical Agents
• Department of Corrections
  • Departmental
    • Inmate Trust Fund
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Division of Pari-Mutuel Wagering
    • Internal Control System, Cardroom Imprest Bank and Card Table Imprest Tray

4. Petitions and Dispositions Regarding Rule Variance or Waiver

• Department of Law Enforcement
  • Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission
    • a temporary waiver of Rule 11B-27.002(4), F.A.C., by Kyle Avera. Petitioner wishes to waive that portion of the rule which requires an officer to obtain employment within four years of beginning basic recruit training. The Petitioner asserts that he ...
    • a permanent waiver of Rule 11B-27.002(4), F.A.C., by Steven Bottcher and the High Springs Police Department (HSPD). Petitioner wishes to waive that portion of the rule which requires an officer to obtain employment within four years of beginning ...
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Division of Hotels and Restaurants
    • R.A. Gray Building. Petitioner seeks an emergency variance of the requirements of Section 2.11.2.2 but an unspecified edition of A17.1, as adopted by 61C-5.001(1), Florida Administrative Code that requires upgrading the elevators operations which ...
    • Chipola Apartments. 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 ...
• Department of Law Enforcement
  • Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission
    • a permanent waiver of Rule 11B-27.00213(4)(a), F.A.C., by Aretha Swaby. The rule requires recruits employed by agencies on a temporary employment authorization (TEA) to have a four-year break in service before they may enter into another TEA if ...
    • a permanent waiver of Rule 11B-27.00213(4)(a), F.A.C., by Devon Hartwell. The rule requires recruits employed by agencies on a temporary employment authorization (TEA) to have a four-year break in service before they may enter into another TEA if ...
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Board of Professional Engineers
    • Variance or Waiver, filed by Daniel Joita, P.E. The Petitioner seeks the Variance or Waiver from Rule 61G15-20.007, F.A.C., with respect to the requirement that each applicant for a Florida engineers license must demonstrate the completion of 16 ...
• Department of Health
  • Board of Physical Therapy Practice
    • a variance or waiver of Rule 64B17-3.003, F.A.C., filed by Ma.Theresa Mendoza, which requires a foreign educated applicant attempting to demonstrate minimum qualifications to submit a certified copy of the credentialing evaluation used by the ...
    • a variance or waiver of Rule 64B17-3.003, F.A.C., filed by Rodney Mendoza, which requires a foreign educated applicant attempting to demonstrate minimum qualifications to submit a certified copy of the credentialing evaluation used by the licensing ...
    • a variance or waiver filed by Ronald Jake Ko Rumbaoa, RPT of Rules 64B17-3.001, F.A.C., which requires foreign graduates to have received a determination that their educational credentials are equivalent to education required for licensure as a ...
• Department of Law Enforcement
  • Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission
    • a permanent waiver of Rule 11B-27.00213(4)(a), F.A.C., by Shante Legrand. The rule requires recruits employed by agencies on a temporary employment authorization (TEA) to have a four-year break in service before they may enter into another TEA if ...
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Division of Hotels and Restaurants
    • San Jose Towers. Petitioner seeks an emergency variance of the requirements of ASME A17.1b, Section 2.2.4.2, as adopted by 61C-5.001(1), Florida Administrative Code that requires upgrading the elevators pit access operations which poses a ...

5. Notices of Meetings, Workshops and Public Hearings

• Water Management Districts
  • Southwest Florida Water Management District
    • Regular monthly meeting to obtain feedback from interested persons on current pending permit applications. The agenda is available at www.watermatters.org/calendar/calendar.php/; February 5, 2014, 9:00 a.m.; 7601 HWY 301 N, Tampa, FL 33637
      • Hearing Meeting: 7601 HWY 301 N, Tampa, FL 33637
• Regional Planning Councils
  • East Central Florida Regional Planning Council
    • Materials related to the Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act.; February 7, 2014, 10:00 a.m.; 1400 South Orange Avenue, Orlando, Florida 32806
      • Hearing Meeting: 1400 South Orange Avenue, Orlando, Florida 32806
• Department of Education
  • Florida School for the Deaf and the Blind
    • Matters pertaining to the Florida School for the Deaf and the Blind; February 5, 2014, 10:00 a.m.; Cabinet meeting room, lower level, The Capitol, Tallahassee, FL 32399
      • Hearing Meeting: Cabinet meeting room, lower level, The Capitol, Tallahassee, FL 32399
• Regional Utility Authorities
  • Tampa Bay Water - A Regional Water Supply Authority
    • Regular Board Meeting.; Monday, February 17, 2014, 9:00 a.m.; Tampa Bay Water Administrative Office, 2575 Enterprise Road, Clearwater, FL 33763
      • Hearing Meeting: Tampa Bay Water Administrative Office, 2575 Enterprise Road, Clearwater, FL 33763
  • Peace River/Manasota Regional Water Supply Authority
    • The Board of Directors will convene to conduct regular business of the Authority.; February 5, 2014, 9:30 a.m.; DeSoto County Administration Building, Commission Chambers, 201 East Oak Street, Arcadia, Florida.
      • Hearing Meeting: DeSoto County Administration Building, Commission Chambers, 201 East Oak Street, Arcadia, Florida.
• Department of Children and Families
  • Substance Abuse Program
    • A public forum will be held in Highlands County area on the transportation exemption plan between Florida Hospital Lake Placid and Peace River Center in Bartow Florida. This forum is in compliance with statute 394.463. The transportation exemption ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Sebring Chamber of Commerce 227 US Hwy 27 South Sebring, FL 33870
• Department of Transportation
  • Departmental
    • This is a monthly meeting of the Commercial Motor Vehicle Review Board for the purpose of reviewing penalties imposed upon any vehicle or persons under the provisions of Chapter 316, Florida Statutes, relating to weights imposed on the highway by ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Hayden Burns Bldg. Auditorium, 605 Suwannee Street, Tallahassee, FL
• Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
  • Division of Agricultural Environmental Services
    • To address the business of the council.; February 11, 2014, 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.; Anastasia Mosquito Control District 500 Old Beach Rd St. Augustine, FL 32080 (904) 471-3115 WebEx: https://suncom.webex.com/suncom/j.php?ED=261323892&UID=...
      • Hearing Meeting: Anastasia Mosquito Control District 500 Old Beach Rd St. Augustine, FL 32080 (904) 471-3115 WebEx: https://suncom.webex.com/suncom/j.php?ED=261323892&UID=492507307&RT=MiMxMQ%3D%3D Teleconference Information: (888) 670-3525 Access Code: 880 293 4969
• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • Florida Surplus Lines Service Office
    • Quarterly business meeting.; April 14, 2014, 1:00 p.m.; 1441 Maclay Commerce Drive, Suite 200, Tallahassee, FL 32312
      • Hearing Meeting: 1441 Maclay Commerce Drive, Suite 200, Tallahassee, FL 32312
    • 2013 Financial Audit.; April 14, 2014, 12:30 p.m.; 1441 Maclay Commerce Drive, Suite 200, Tallahassee, FL 32312
      • Hearing Meeting: 1441 Maclay Commerce Drive, Suite 200, Tallahassee, FL 32312
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Board of Veterinary Medicine
    • General board and business meeting.; March 4, 2014, 8:00 a.m.; Embassy Suites Hotel, 1100 S.E. 17th Street, Ft. Lauderdale, FL; (954) 527-2700.
      • Hearing Meeting: Embassy Suites Hotel, 1100 S.E. 17th Street, Ft. Lauderdale, FL; (954) 527-2700.
• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • Florida Industrial and Phosphate Research Institute
    • To consider funding of research proposals and other business pertaining to the operation of the FIPR Institute. Please visit our website - www.fipr.state.fl.us; Friday, January 31, 2014, 9:30 a.m.; FIPR Institute, Education Building Conference Room ...
      • Hearing Meeting: FIPR Institute, Education Building Conference Room 1855 W. Main St. Bartow, FL 33830
• Regional Planning Councils
  • Withlacoochee Regional Planning Council
    • Chairman report, Committee updates, and other organizational matters regarding the committees.; Training Subcommittee, Wednesday, February 5, 2014, 9:30 a.m. Local Emergency Planning Committee, Wednesday, February 5, 2014, 10:30 a.m.; Withlacoochee ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Withlacoochee Regional Planning Council, 1241 SW 10th Street, Ocala, FL 34471-0323
• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • South Florida Community Care Network
    • South Florida Community Care Network partners will discuss general matters; January 30, 2014 2:00p.m.; 1-800-747-5150 code 5753659
      • Hearing Meeting: 1-800-747-5150 code 5753659
• Department of Health
  • Board of Massage Therapy
    • General business of the board.; February 27, 2014, at approximately 9:00 a.m., EST; 4042 Bald Cypress Way, Rm 301, Tallahssee, FL 32399
      • Hearing Meeting: 4042 Bald Cypress Way, Rm 301, Tallahssee, FL 32399
  • Departmental
    • Training workshop for MQA Budget Liaisons; Thursday, March 6, 2014, beginning at 1:00 p.m.; Capital Circle Office Complex, 4042 Bald Cypress Way, Room 301, Tallahassee, FL 32399
      • Hearing Meeting: Capital Circle Office Complex, 4042 Bald Cypress Way, Room 301, Tallahassee, FL 32399
• Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
  • Division of Agricultural Environmental Services
    • The Committee discusses and makes recommendations on pesticide registration issues impacting human health and safety and the environment. ; February 6, 2014, 9:00 a.m.; Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services Bureau of Pesticides ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services Bureau of Pesticides Conference Room 3125 Conner Boulevard, Building 6, Room 606 Tallahassee, Florida, 32399-1650 (850) 617-7940
• Department of Health
  • Board of Pharmacy
    • (UPDATED FROM NOTICE ID #14090237) Rule 64B16-27.700, Rule 64B16-27.797, USP on Compounding, Rule 64B16-28.820, The Drug Quality & Security Act (H.R. 3204), and Senate Bill 7008.; Monday, February 10, 2014, 2:00p.m.; The Florida Hotel & Conference ...
      • Hearing Meeting: The Florida Hotel & Conference Center, 1500 Sand Lake Road, Orlando, FL 32809, (407) 859-1500

6. Miscellaneous

• Department of Environmental Protection
  • Office of the Secretary
    • Department of Environmental Protection, Office of the Secretary
• Department of Juvenile Justice
  • Departmental
    • Department of Juvenile Justice, Departmental
• Department of Financial Services
  • Division of Treasury
    • Department of Financial Services, Division of Treasury
• Department of Health
  • Board of Nursing
    • Department of Health, Board of Nursing
    • Department of Health, Board of Nursing
    • Department of Health, Board of Nursing
    • Department of Health, Board of Nursing
    • Department of Health, Board of Nursing
    • Department of Health, Board of Nursing
• Department of Economic Opportunity
  • Division of Community Development
    • Department of Economic Opportunity, Division of Community Development
• Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles
  • Division of Motor Vehicles
    • Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles, Division of Motor Vehicles
    • Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles, Division of Motor Vehicles