Vol. 42, No. 16 (01/26/2016)

1. Notices of Development of Proposed Rules and Negotiated Rulemaking

• Department of Financial Services
  • FSC - Financial Institution Regulation
    • The amendments to this rule will incorporate by reference an application form for licensing an international trust company representative office; will correct a legal citation for rulemaking authority; and will comply with current requirements for ...
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Florida Real Estate Appraisal Board
    • The Board proposes to review the rule to consider adopting additional standards of practice.
• Department of Transportation
  • Departmental
    • To provide requirements for local governments to locate bus stops, bus benches, bus shelters and waste disposal receptacles on state right of way.

2. Proposed Rules

• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Board of Professional Geologists
    • : The Board proposes the repeal of rule 61G16-4.003, F.A.C. because legislature eliminated the delinquent and inactive licenses; changing status of licensure requirement during the 2014 legislative session; therefore, the agency has determined that ...
      • Due of Comment: 2/16/2016
    • The Board proposes the repeal of rule 61G16-8.001, F.A.C. because legislature eliminated the license and certification renewal and reinstatement requirement during the 2014 legislative session; therefore, the agency has determined that these rules ...
      • Due of Comment: 2/16/2016
• Department of Health
  • Board of Medicine
    • The Council proposes the rule amendment to modify the rule title, delete references to Department of Health Rule 64B-1.016, F.A.C., that was effectively repealed November 2015 and to renumber the rule accordingly.
      • Due of Comment: 2/16/2016
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Board of Professional Geologists
    • The Board proposes the repeal of rule 61G16-3.002, F.A.C. because legislature eliminated the unlicensed activity fee during the 2014 legislative session; therefore, the agency has determined that these rules are unnecessary.
      • Due of Comment: 2/16/2016

3. Notices of Changes, Corrections and Withdrawals

• Department of Education
  • Florida School for the Deaf and the Blind
    • Admission and Enrollment Requirements
• Department of Financial Services
  • Division of Treasury
    • The Plan; Prescribed Forms
• Department of Education
  • Office of Early Learning
    • Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK) Provider Placed on Probation and Required to Apply for a Good Cause Exemption, Provider on Probation; Voluntary Prekindergarten Education Program Improvement Plan and Implementation; First Year Probation, Provider on ...
    • Removal From Voluntary Prekindergarten Education Program Eligibility
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Division of Hotels and Restaurants
    • Licensing and Inspection Requirements
• Department of Health
  • Board of Opticianry
    • Application and Renewal Fees for Continuing Education Providership
• Agency for Health Care Administration
  • Health Facility and Agency Licensing
    • Reports
• Department of Education
  • Office of Early Learning
    • Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK) Provider Kindergarten Readiness Rate
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Board of Professional Geologists
    • Schedule of Fees

4. Petitions and Dispositions Regarding Rule Variance or Waiver

• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Division of Hotels and Restaurants
    • an Emergency Variance for Subparagraph 61C-1.004(1)(a), Florida Administrative Code and Paragraph 5-202.11(A), 2009 FDA Food Code, Paragraph 4-301.12(A), 2009 FDA Food Code and Paragraph 61C-4.010(5), Florida Administrative Code, Subparagraph 3-305....
• Department of Health
  • Division of Emergency Preparedness and Community Support
    • Variance or Wavier from Polk County Fire Rescue requesting that when accessing a trauma patient, meeting trauma alert criteria as specified by rule, the patient must present three (3) hours or less from the time of incident/injury, in order to be ...
• Department of Law Enforcement
  • Division of Local Law Enforcement Assistance
    • a temporary waiver of Rule 11D-8.010(1) and (2), F.A.C. by Lee Spector, Director, Criminal Justice Institute at Indian River State College (CJI/IRSC) and Robert E. Curry. Petitioners wish to waive that portion of the rule that states: (1) Persons ...
    • a temporary waiver of Rule 11D-10.003(3), F.A.C. by Steve Casey, Executive Director, Florida Sheriff’s Association. Petitioner wishes to waive that portion of the rule that states: (3) The Selection Committee shall deliberate and select no more than ...
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Board of Professional Engineers
    • Adriana Jaegerman for variance or waiver of Rule 61G15-35.003, F.A.C., requiring that relevant experience shall be within seven years preceding the submission of the application.. The Board will consider this petition at its next meeting. Comments ...
• Department of Health
  • Board of Optometry
    • waiver or variance filed by Elena Utkina, MD, with regards to the licensure requirements of subsection 64B13-4.004(1)(b)3., F.A.C. The Petitioner is requesting a waiver of the requirements that an applicant must graduate from a school or college of ...
    • on Petition for Waiver or Variance filed on filed November 5, 2015, by Jennifer Ferri, O.D. The Notice of Petition for Variance or Waiver was published in Volume 41, No. 228, of November 24, 2015, Florida Administrative Register. The Petitioner ...
    • petition for waiver or variance filed by Tammy Wittmann, with regards to the licensure requirements of subsection 64B13-4.001(2), F.A.C. The Petitioner is requesting a waiver of the requirement that passing scores on Part I, Part II, and Part III ...
    • has issued a Notice on Petition for Waiver or Variance filed on filed September 21, 2015, by Clinton R. Anderson, OD. The Notice of Petition for Variance or Waiver was published in Volume 41, No. 214, of November 3, 2015, Florida Administrative ...

5. Notices of Meetings, Workshops and Public Hearings

• Regional Planning Councils
  • Northeast Florida Regional Planning Council
    • Regular Quarterly Meeting.; Wednesday, February 10, 2016, 10:00 a.m.; 6850 Belfort Oaks Place, Jacksonville, FL 32216.
      • Hearing Meeting: 6850 Belfort Oaks Place, Jacksonville, FL 32216.
• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • Scripps Florida Funding Corporation
    • Scripps Audit and SFFC future plans.; Monday, February 1 at 8:00am EST; Scripps Florida Conference room, B492; call in number: (605)475-3200, Access Code: 255626
      • Hearing Meeting: Scripps Florida Conference room, B492; call in number: (605)475-3200, Access Code: 255626
• Regional Planning Councils
  • Treasure Coast Regional Planning Council
    • The Treasure Coast Regional Planning Council will conduct its monthly meeting.; February 19, 2016, 9:30 a.m.; Indian River State College Wolf High Technology Center 2400 SE Salerno Road Stuart, FL 34997
      • Hearing Meeting: Indian River State College Wolf High Technology Center 2400 SE Salerno Road Stuart, FL 34997
• Department of Transportation
  • Florida Seaport Transportation and Economic Development Council
    • General Business; Thursday, February 4, 2016 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 pm.; Opal Room Hotel Duval 415 N. Monroe Street Tallahassee, FL 32301
      • Hearing Meeting: Opal Room Hotel Duval 415 N. Monroe Street Tallahassee, FL 32301
• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • Concrete Masonry Education Council
    • Revised 2016 Budget; February 3, 2016, 9:30 a.m. - Budget & Finance Subcommittee; 6353 Lee Vista Blvd., Orlando, FL 32822 CALL-IN INFORMATION: Number: 1-650-479-3207 Access Code: 192 565 102
      • Hearing Meeting: 6353 Lee Vista Blvd., Orlando, FL 32822 CALL-IN INFORMATION: Number: 1-650-479-3207 Access Code: 192 565 102
• Department of Education
  • Departmental
    • Florida Rehabilitation Council Executive Committee General Business.; Executive Conference Call, March 2, 2016, 12:00 – 1:00 PM EST; Conference call 1-888-670-3525 passcode (7513637441)
      • Hearing Meeting: Conference call 1-888-670-3525 passcode (7513637441)
    • Florida Rehabilitation Council Evaluation Committee General Business.; Evaluation Conference Call, March 10, 2016, 9:00 – 10:00AM EST; Conference call 1-888-670-3525 passcode (7513637441)
      • Hearing Meeting: Conference call 1-888-670-3525 passcode (7513637441)
• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • Concrete Masonry Education Council
    • Revised 2016 budget, Contracts for the entities that replied to the ITN 12-2015-Training & Education, Revised Producer Agreement, and acquiring tablets for the Council members.; February 3, 2016, 10:00 a.m.; 6353 Lee Vista Blvd., Oralndo, FL 32822 ...
      • Hearing Meeting: 6353 Lee Vista Blvd., Oralndo, FL 32822 CALL-IN INFORMATION: Number: 1-650-479-3207 Access Code: 194 508 231
• Department of Elder Affairs
  • Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program
    • Southwest Council LTCOP business.; February 2, 2016; May 3, 2016; August 2, 2016; November 1, 2016; 9:30 - 11:30 a.m.; Charlotte Community Foundation, 227 Sullivan Street, Punta Gorda, FL 33950
      • Hearing Meeting: Charlotte Community Foundation, 227 Sullivan Street, Punta Gorda, FL 33950
    • West Central Council business; February 5, 2016; May 6, 2016; August 5, 2016; November 4, 2016; 10:30 - 11:30.; Senior Connection Center, Inc., 8928 Brittany Way, Tampa, Florida
      • Hearing Meeting: Senior Connection Center, Inc., 8928 Brittany Way, Tampa, Florida
• Department of Education
  • Florida School for the Deaf and the Blind
    • Discussion regarding consideration of Florida School for the Deaf and the Blind approval of amendments to r. 6D-3.002, F.A.C. Admission and Enrollment Requirements, for immediate transmittal to Florida Board of Education pursuant to s. 1002.36(4)(c),...
      • Hearing Meeting: Center for Leadership Development, Moore Hall, Florida School for the Deaf and the Blind, 207 N. San Marco Avenue, St. Augustine, FL 32084.
• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • Florida Center for Nursing
    • The regularly scheduled Board of Director's meeting will include program updates, financial reports and upcoming events sponsored by the Florida Center for Nursing.; Monday, February 15, 2016 at 3:00PM (EST); via teleconference
      • Hearing Meeting: via teleconference
• Regional Planning Councils
  • North Central Florida Regional Planning Council
    • To conduct the regular business of the North Central Florida (District 3) Local Emergency Planning Committee.; February 18, 2016 at 10:00 a.m.; Gainesville Regional Utilities Eastside Operations Center, 4747 North Main Street, Gainesville, FL
      • Hearing Meeting: Gainesville Regional Utilities Eastside Operations Center, 4747 North Main Street, Gainesville, FL
    • To conduct the regular business of the North Central Florida Regional Hazardous Materials Response Team Policy Board.; February 18, 2016 at 1:00 p.m.; Gainesville Regional Utilities Eastside Operations Center, 4747 North Main Street, Gainesville, FL
      • Hearing Meeting: Gainesville Regional Utilities Eastside Operations Center, 4747 North Main Street, Gainesville, FL

6. Notices of Petitions and Dispositions Regarding Declaratory Stat

• Department of Financial Services
  • Finance
    • Louis R. Karples.; The petition seeks a declaratory statement from the Office on whether Petitioner's proposed business plan (to offer small mortgage loans, as a private lender would be exempt from the licensing requirements of Florida’s Mortgage ...
    • Wyndham Capital Mortgage.; The petition seeks a declaratory statement from the Office on whether Petitioner is allowed to charge an advance fee for locking in on a property that is “To be Determined”. The borrower would lock in and search for a ...
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Florida Real Estate Commission
    • Arrico Realty; The Notice of Petition for Declaratory Statement was published in Vol. 41, No. 203, of the October 19, 2015, Florida Administrative Register. The Commission considered the Petition at a duly-noticed public meeting held on November 17, ...

7. Notices Regarding Bids, Proposals and Purchasing

• Florida Housing Finance Corporation
  • Departmental
    • Florida Housing Finance Corporation, Departmental
    • Florida Housing Finance Corporation, Departmental
• Department of Juvenile Justice
  • Departmental
    • Department of Juvenile Justice, Departmental

8. Miscellaneous

• Department of Environmental Protection
  • Departmental
    • Department of Environmental Protection, Departmental
    • Department of Environmental Protection, Departmental
• Department of Economic Opportunity
  • Division of Community Development
    • Department of Economic Opportunity, Division of Community Development
• Department of Financial Services
  • FSC - Financial Institution Regulation
    • Department of Financial Services, FSC - Financial Institution Regulation
• Department of Health
  • Board of Pharmacy
    • Department of Health, Board of Pharmacy
  • Board of Nursing
    • Department of Health, Board of Nursing