Vol. 39, No. 2 (01/03/2013)

1. Notices of Development of Proposed Rules and Negotiated Rulemaking

• Department of Corrections
  • Departmental
    • The purpose and effect of the proposed rule is to amend Form DC2-356, EBTF Expenditure & Check Request, to allow institutions to list multiple vendors for each event.
• Agency for Health Care Administration
  • Medicaid
    • The purpose of the amendment to Rule 59G-4.070 is to incorporate by reference the Florida Medicaid Durable Medical Equipment and Supply Services Coverage and Limitations Handbook, March 2013. A revision to the handbook is needed to update the prior ...
• Department of Health
  • Board of Pharmacy
    • The board proposes the development of rule amendments to comply with the provisions of Chapter 465, FS.

2. Proposed Rules

• Department of Corrections
  • Departmental
    • The purpose of the proposed rule is to define what constitutes a service animal, to explain the check in procedures involved with a service animal, to explain what types of searches can be conducted on a service animal, to explain what conduct is ...
      • Due of Comment: 1/24/2013

3. Petitions and Dispositions Regarding Rule Variance or Waiver

• Department of Health
  • Board of Dentistry
    • of the issuance of an Order regarding the Petition for Waiver or Variance, filed on September 27, 2012, by Chetan Bhuta. The Notice of Petition for Waiver or Variance was published in Vol. 38, No. 47, of the October 10, 2012, Florida Administrative ...
    • of the issuance of an Order regarding the Petition for Waiver or Variance, filed on October 17, 2012, by Miriam Halpern. The Notice of Petition for Waiver or Variance was published in Vol. 38, No. 55, of the October 22, 2012, Florida Administrative ...

4. Notices of Meetings, Workshops and Public Hearings

• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • Florida Medical Malpractice Joint Underwriting Association
    • The Compensation Committee will receive and consider business properly brought before the Committee.; Thursday, January 31, 2013, at 3:00 p.m.; Westin Hotel, Key West, FL 33040
      • Hearing Meeting: Westin Hotel, Key West, FL 33040
    • The Audit Committee will receive and consider business properly brought before the Committee.; Thursday, January 31, 2013, at 3:30 p.m.; Westin Hotel, Key West, FL 33040
      • Hearing Meeting: Westin Hotel, Key West, FL 33040
    • The Claims & Underwriting Committee will receive and consider reports from the Association's General Counsel, General Manager, Servicing Carrier, and such other business properly brought before the Committee.; Thursday, January 31, 2013, at 4:00 p.m....
      • Hearing Meeting: Westin Hotel, Key West, FL 33040
    • The Board of Governors will receive and consider quarterly reports from the Association's Investment Counsel, General Counsel, Servicing Carrier, Claims Committee, Audit Committee, General Manager, and such other business properly brought before ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Westin Hotel, Key West, FL 33040
    • The Annual Meeting of its membership will begin immediately following the Board of Governors meeting, which begins at 9:00 a.m. The Board will receive and consider yearly reports from the Association’s Chairman, Servicing Carrier, General Manager, ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Westin Hotel, Key West, FL 33040
  • Choctawhatchee River Soil and Water Conservation District
    • Regular agenda for quarterly meeting.; January 14, 2013; April 8, 2013; July 8, 2013; October 14, 2013 at 6:30 p.m.; USDA Service Center, 239 John Baldwin Rd., DeFuniak Springs, FL in the Conference Room.
      • Hearing Meeting: USDA Service Center, 239 John Baldwin Rd., DeFuniak Springs, FL in the Conference Room.
• Department of Transportation
  • Departmental
    • This public hearing is being held to give interested persons an opportunity to express their views concerning the location, conceptual design, and social, economic and environmental effects of Financial Project ID Number 208001-1, otherwise known as ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Bradford County Fair Association, Bldg. 1, 2300 N. Temple Ave., Starke, FL 32091
• Regional Planning Councils
  • Southwest Florida Regional Planning Council
    • The regular monthly meeting of the Southwest Florida Regional Planning Council board.; Thursday, January 17, 2013 at 9:00 a.m.; Southwest Florida Regional Planning Council - 1st floor conference room at 1926 Victoria Avenue in Fort Myers
      • Hearing Meeting: Southwest Florida Regional Planning Council - 1st floor conference room at 1926 Victoria Avenue in Fort Myers
• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • QCAusa
    • The design of State Road (S.R.) 30 (U.S. 98) From County Road (C.R.) 30F (Airport Road) to the Walton County Line Okaloosa County, Florida Financial Project Identification Number: 414132-3-52-01 Improvements include reconstruction of the existing ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Village Baptist Church, 101 Matthew Drive, Destin, Florida 32541
  • Florida Developmental Disabilities Council
    • To discuss the general business of the Council.; Jan 16, 2012, 7:00 pm-9:00 pm-Meeting briefing Jan 17, 2012, 8:00 am-6:00 pm-Committee Meetings Jan 18, 2012, 8:30 am-1:00 pm-Full Council Meeting For specific Committee meeting times, please go to ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Florida Hotel and Conference Center Orlando, FL
• Regional Planning Councils
  • Southwest Florida Regional Planning Council
    • The SWFRPC's 2013 Nominating Committee will meet to discuss the slate for the 2013 SWFRPC Officers.; Thursday, January 17, 2013 at 8:00 a.m.; Southwest Florida Regional Planning Council, 1926 Victoria Avenue in Fort Myers
      • Hearing Meeting: Southwest Florida Regional Planning Council, 1926 Victoria Avenue in Fort Myers
• Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
  • Division of Aquaculture
    • To discuss issues affecting the growth of aquaculture in Florida.; Wednesday, January 30, 2013 at 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.; Evans Farms 1195 E. Washington Avenue Pierson, FL 32180-3013
      • Hearing Meeting: Evans Farms 1195 E. Washington Avenue Pierson, FL 32180-3013
• 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 22, 2013, 9:00 a.m.; Dept. of Business and Professional Regulation, 1940 North Monroe Street, Suite 42, Tallahassee, Florida 32303
      • Hearing Meeting: Dept. of Business and Professional Regulation, 1940 North Monroe Street, Suite 42, Tallahassee, Florida 32303
• Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission
  • Freshwater Fish and Wildlife
    • PURPOSE: To receive public comment regarding considerations for FWC’s ten-year Management Plan for the FWC Lead Managed Portions of John C. and Mariana Jones/Hungryland Wildlife and Environmental Area (JCMJHWEA). This hearing is being held ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Palm Beach County Commission Chambers 301 N. Olive Ave West Palm Beach, FL. 33401
• Department of Revenue
  • Departmental
    • Section 12 of Chapter 2012-70, Laws of Florida, creates a Communications Services Tax Working Group. The purpose of the working group is to study and report on tax issues related to the sale of communications services. A report of the working group ...
      • Hearing Meeting: These meetings will be held by telephone conference call. To participate in the call, dial the following toll-free telephone number: 1-888-670-3525. At the prompt, enter the following participate passcode: 4243978017#. If you have difficulty accessing the conference call, please call 1-850-617-8324 or send an e-mail to CSTWorkingGroup@dor.state.fl.us.
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Florida Real Estate Commission
    • The Probable Cause Panel will meet to conduct a private meeting to review cases to determine probable cause and to conduct a public meeting to review cases where probable cause was previously found. All or part of this meeting may be conducted as a ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Zora Neale Hurston Building, North Tower, Suite N901, 400 West Robinson Street, Orlando, Florida 32801.
    • Official business of Commission – among topics included, but not limited to, are proposed legislation affecting Chapter 475, Part I, F.S., rule development workshops, Florida Administrative Code 61J2 rule amendments, budget discussions, escrow ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Zora Neale Hurston Building, North Tower, Suite N901, 400 West Robinson Street, Orlando, Florida 32801.
• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • Hatch Mott MacDonald
    • Proposed improvements include replacement of the 12th Avenue Bridge over Bayou Texar within the City of Pensacola. The department will receive bids for construction in spring 2015. There will be no formal presentation. ; Tuesday, January 8, 2013, ...
      • Hearing Meeting: First Assembly of God Church, 4301 Bayou Boulevard, Pensacola.
• Department of Children and Families
  • Family Safety and Preservation Program
    • The Independent Living Services Advisory Council members will meet for a presentation about the Department of Children and Families' Independent Living legislation recommendations. ; January 15, 2013, 11:00 am - 12:00 pm; Contact Cyndee Odom, ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Contact Cyndee Odom, Department of Children and Families, phone 850.922.0185 or email cyndee_odom@dcf.state.fl.us for conference call information.
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Florida Building Commission
    • Consider and decide on approval of products and product approval entities, and other business for the Commission.; January 24, 2013, at 2:00PM – Until Completion;; MEETING TO BE CONDUCTED USING COMMUNICATIONS MEDIA TECHNOLOGY, specifically ...
      • 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. Telephone Number: 1-888-670-3525 Code: 297 701 3986 Webinar: 1. Go to https://suncom.webex.com/suncom/j.php?ED=167451087&UID=1305036662&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". 5. Follow the instructions that appear on your screen. To view in other time zones or languages, please click the link: https://suncom.webex.com/suncom/j.php?ED=167451087&UID=1305036662&ORT=MiMxMQ%3D%3D Public point of access: Rm 210L, 2555 Shumard Oak Boulevard, Tallahassee, Florida.

5. Notices Regarding Bids, Proposals and Purchasing

• Regional Planning Councils
  • North Central Florida Regional Planning Council
    • Regional Planning Councils, North Central Florida Regional Planning Council
    • Regional Planning Councils, North Central Florida Regional Planning Council
    • Regional Planning Councils, North Central Florida Regional Planning Council
• Metropolitan Planning Organizations
  • Gainesville Urban Area
    • Metropolitan Planning Organizations, Gainesville Urban Area
• Department of Education
  • Florida State University
    • Department of Education, Florida State University
• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • Jacksonville Port Authority
    • Other Agencies and Organizations, Jacksonville Port Authority
• Department of Military Affairs
  • Departmental
    • Department of Military Affairs, Departmental

6. Miscellaneous

• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • North Broward Hospital District
    • Other Agencies and Organizations, North Broward Hospital District
• Department of Children and Families
  • Economic Self-Sufficiency Program
    • Department of Children and Families, Economic Self-Sufficiency Program