Vol. 40, No. 4 (01/07/2014)

1. Notices of Development of Proposed Rules and Negotiated Rulemaking

• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Division of Florida Condominiums, Timeshares and Mobile Homes
    • Rule 61B-23.002, FAC, requires amendment to conform the rule to statutory language by removing language referring to “other life safety systems” and deleting certain association voting requirements contained in the rule.
    • Rule 61B-24.007, FAC, requires amendment to address issues relating to the time period for converter reserves which should start at the time the declaration is recorded, not when the first unit is sold. Further, portions of the rule relating to ...
    • Rule 61B-78.001, FAC, requires amendment to conform the rule to statutory language by removing language referring to “other life safety systems” and deleting certain association voting requirements contained in the rule.
• Department of Law Enforcement
  • Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission
    • Updates the name of "Brevard Community College of Public Safety" to "Eastern Florida State College of Public Safety" and “Valencia Community College” to “Valencia College” at the request of the training schools, and removes the “Florida Department ...
    • 11B-20.001(2)(a): Revises the Instructor Certification Application form CJSTC-71 to add the new Criminal Justice Diving Certification category and removes the Law Topics Instructor Certification topic because the certification is no longer required ...
    • Updates the Driving Range Facility and Equipment Requirements form CJSTC-202, to train students in slide recovery exercises in lieu of skid pad training, to conform with the current curriculum. Updates the Defensive Tactics Facility and Equipment ...
    • 11B-27.0011(3): Clarifies the documents required for the Commission to consider reinstatement of a previously certified officer. 11B-27.0011(4)(c)14.a.-e.: Adds “Misuse of Electronic Databases” as a new officer violation because of increased ...
    • 11B-30.006(2)(b): Revises the Equivalency-of Training form CJSTC-76 to update the comparable training for the new Florida Law Enforcement Academy and clarifies the procedures for submitting form CJSTC-76 to Commission staff. 11B-30.007(1): ...
    • 11B-35.001(6)(a): Removes the requirement to provide printed copies of the Florida Statutes and Florida handbook on jury instructions because the resources are available online (the 2014 Curriculum will include links to these resources). 11B-35....
  • Florida Criminal Justice Executive Institute
    • 11K-1.003(1): Changes the “New Sheriffs Seminar” to “Florida Sheriffs Institute,” to a more contemporary title, adds the word “designee” to provide FDLE’s designee authority to certify that the Florida Sheriffs Institute meets the 40-hour ...
  • Division of Local Law Enforcement Assistance
    • 11D-8.014(1): Reduces the number of proficiency testing cycles from four times per calendar year to two times per calendar year. According to international accreditation standards, forensic science disciplines should be proficiency tested at least ...
  • Division of Criminal Justice Information Systems
    • Amendment to Rule 11C-4.003 conforms to a 2013 legislative change requiring the electronic submission of palm prints and facial images (mug shots) by local law enforcement agencies sending arrest information to FDLE.
    • Rule 11C-6.004 is amended to comply with recent legislation requiring FDLE to provide for methods of payment of criminal history record fees.
    • Substantive changes to s. 943.0582, F.S., necessitate changes to the Juvenile Diversion Expunction Application form. The new language extends the application deadline to one (1) year and clarifies that a minor is only eligible for relief if he or ...

2. Proposed Rules

• Agency for Health Care Administration
  • Medicaid
    • The purpose of the amendment to Rule 59G-4.030 is to incorporate by reference the Florida Medicaid Birth Center and Licensed Midwife Services Coverage and Limitations Handbook, _________________. The amendment clarifies existing language, updates ...
      • Due of Comment: 1/28/2014
• Water Management Districts
  • Suwannee River Water Management District
    • The purpose of the proposed rule amendments is to implement changes resulting from statewide Consumptive Use Permitting consistency (CUPCON) efforts by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection and the five Water Management Districts to ...
      • Due of Comment: 1/28/2014
• Department of Health
  • Board of Dentistry
    • The board proposes the development of a rule to address the recent statutory addition set forth in Section 286.0114, F.S., with regard to public participation in public meetings.
      • Due of Comment: 1/28/2014
    • The proposed rule amendment is intended to update and clarify the rule.
      • Due of Comment: 1/28/2014
    • The board proposes the rule amendments to update the rule title and add language and clarification on the requirements for general anesthesia or deep sedation regarding operatory, recovery room, equipment, medicinal drugs, emergency protocols, ...
      • Due of Comment: 1/28/2014
    • The board proposes the rule amendments to update the rule title and add language and clarification on the requirements for conscious sedation regarding operatory, recovery room, equipment, medicinal drugs, emergency protocols, records and continuous ...
      • Due of Comment: 1/28/2014
    • The board proposes the rule amendments to update the rule title and add language and clarification on the requirements for pediatric conscious sedation regarding operatory, recovery room, equipment, medicinal drugs, emergency protocols, records and ...
      • Due of Comment: 1/28/2014

3. Petitions and Dispositions Regarding Rule Variance or Waiver

• Department of Health
  • Board of Medicine
    • waiver or variance filed by Nanda Gopal Salem, M.D., from Rule 64B8-4.009, F.A.C., with regard to the requirement for submission of documentation of medical education directly from Petitioner’s medical school. Comments on this petition should be ...

4. Notices of Meetings, Workshops and Public Hearings

• Executive Office of the Governor
  • Departmental
    • General Commission Business.; Tuesday, January 14 - Wednesday, January 15, 2014 at 8:00 AM until all business is complete.; Florida Division of Emergency Management 2555 Shumard Oak Boulevard Tallahassee, Florida 32399
      • Hearing Meeting: Florida Division of Emergency Management 2555 Shumard Oak Boulevard Tallahassee, Florida 32399
• Department of Children and Families
  • Refugee Services
    • The purpose of the Tampa Bay Refugee Task Force meeting is to increase awareness of the refugee populations, share best practices, spot trends in refugee populations, build collaborations between agencies, help create good communication among ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Ana G. Mendez University Tampa Campus 3655 West Waters Avenue Tampa, Florida 33614
• Regional Planning Councils
  • Central Florida Regional Planning Council
    • Regular Quarterly Meeting and/or Public Hearing of the Transportation Disadvantaged (TD) Local Coordinating Board (LCB).; January 22, 2014, 1:00 p.m.; Okeechobee County Emergency Operations Center (EOC) Room 106 707 NW 6th Street Okeechobee, FL ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Okeechobee County Emergency Operations Center (EOC) Room 106 707 NW 6th Street Okeechobee, FL 34972
    • A regular meeting of the Heartland 2060 Consortium Partners.; January 15, 2014, 10:00 a.m.; Heartland Workforce Board Room 5901 US Hwy 27 South, Suite 1 Sebring, FL 33870
      • Hearing Meeting: Heartland Workforce Board Room 5901 US Hwy 27 South, Suite 1 Sebring, FL 33870
• Department of Citrus
  • Departmental
    • The Commission will convene for the purpose of standing committee meetings and the regularly scheduled meeting of the Florida Citrus Commission. The Commission will address issues pertaining to budget items and revisions, contracts, advertising ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Florida Department of Citrus, 605 E. Main Street, Bartow, Florida 33830
• Department of Children and Families
  • Substance Abuse Program
    • ITN #09H13GC1 – System of Care (SOC) Evaluation: Meeting of Negotiators to Formulate Recommendation for Award – The purpose of this meeting is to provide an opportunity for the Department’s negotiators to discuss the Respondents with which they ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Dept. of Children & Families 1317 Winewood Blvd, Bldg. 6 Conference Room 335 Tallahassee, Fl 32399-0700 1-888-670-3525 Participant Code 2868250655
• Board of Governors
  • Departmental
    • To conduct the regular business of the Board of Governors and its Committees.; Wednesday, January 15, 2014, 1:00 p.m.; Thursday, January 16, 2014, 8:30 a.m.; Florida Gulf Coast University, Cohen Center Ballroom, Ft. Myers, Florida
      • Hearing Meeting: Florida Gulf Coast University, Cohen Center Ballroom, Ft. Myers, Florida
• Department of Health
  • Board of Dentistry
    • Rule review regarding dental records.; January 16, 2014, 6:00 p.m.; (888)670-3525 when prompted, enter conference code 5805370981
      • Hearing Meeting: (888)670-3525 when prompted, enter conference code 5805370981
• Department of Management Services
  • Commission on Human Relations
    • The purpose of the meeting is for the Commission to vote on the disposition of cases pending before it for decision.; Thursday, January 23, 2014 at 10 a.m. ET.; Call 888-670-3525 and when prompted, enter passcode 1760507820 followed by the # key.
      • Hearing Meeting: Call 888-670-3525 and when prompted, enter passcode 1760507820 followed by the # key.
• Department of Corrections
  • Departmental
    • Under the authority of the Florida Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission, Criminal Justice Standards and Training Region XVI, announces a regular schedule meeting of the Region XVI Training Council. The primary business of the meeting ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Florida Department of Corrections Headquarters Building, 501 South Calhoun Street, Tallahassee, Florida, Training Classroom 118

5. Notices of Petitions and Dispositions Regarding Declaratory Stat

• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Construction Industry Licensing Board
    • Mark Hickinbotham, P.E; The Notice of Petition for Declaratory Statement was published in Volume 39, No. 169, of the August 29, 2013, Florida Administrative Register. The petitioner seeks interpretation of Section 489.105(3)(a), Florida Statutes, ...
    • 14028545
• Department of Health
  • Board of Pharmacy
    • Basel Asali., on behalf of BTV Pharmacy, on December 18, 2013.
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Division of Alcoholic Beverages and Tobacco
    • Polar Trading Co., Inc DS 2013-055; On July 18, 2013, the Division received a Petition for Declaratory Statement in which the Petitioner, Polar Trading Co., Inc. requested the Divisions interpretations regarding license and registration ...

6. Notice of Petitions and Dispositions Regarding the Validity of R

• Department of Transportation
  • Departmental
    • D.A.B. Constructors, Inc. vs. Department of Transportation; Case No.: 13-4786RP; Rule No.: 14-91.002, 14-91.004, 14-91.005, 14-91.007; Petition
• Department of Health
  • Board of Nursing
    • Bianca Larios, R.N. vs. Department of Health, Board of Nursing; Case No.: 13-4918RX; Rule No.: 64B9-8.005; Petition
• Department of Financial Services
  • Finance
    • Capital City Check Cashing vs. Office of Financial Regulation; Case No.: 13-4739RX; Rule No.: 69V-560.704; Petition
• Department of Health
  • Board of Medicine
    • Maritza Novas, RN vs. Department of Health; Case No.: 13-4680RU; Petition
• Department of Children and Families
  • Departmental
    • River Region Human Services, Inc. vs. Department of Children and Families; Case No.: 13-4908RU; Petition
• Department of Financial Services
  • Division of Workers' Compensation
    • Fairpay Solutions, Inc. vs. Department of Financial Services, Division of Workers’ Compensation; Case No.: 13-4170RX; Rule No.: 69L-7.100; Dismissed

7. Notices Regarding Bids, Proposals and Purchasing

• Department of Health
  • Departmental
    • Department of Health, Departmental
• Department of Education
  • University of Central Florida
    • Department of Education, University of Central Florida
• State Board of Administration
  • Florida Prepaid College Board
    • State Board of Administration, Florida Prepaid College Board

8. Miscellaneous

• Agency for Health Care Administration
  • Medicaid
    • Agency for Health Care Administration, Medicaid