Vol. 40, No. 5 (01/08/2014)

1. Notices of Development of Proposed Rules and Negotiated Rulemaking

• Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission
  • Freshwater Fish and Wildlife
    • The purpose and effect of this rule development is to provide definitions for language in rules of the Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, during calendar year 2014.
    • The purposes and effects of this rule development effort are to establish or revise rule provisions, during calendar year 2014, associated with general prohibitions pertaining to wildlife and freshwater fish resources, introduction and inspection of ...
    • The purpose and effect of this rule development effort is to analyze the current rules during calendar year 2014 to determine if adjustments are needed to ensure the safety of the general public and the possessors of wildlife, and to ensure the ...
    • The purpose and effect of this rule development effort is to establish or revise rule provisions, during calendar year 2014, associated with wildlife management area permits, recreational use permits and related fees on Wildlife Management Areas; ...
    • The purposes and effects of the proposed rule development are to establish or revise rule provisions, during calendar year 2014, associated with general methods of taking game, the possession or sale of birds or mammals, taxidermy operations and ...
    • The purpose and effect of this rule development is, during calendar year 2014, (1) establish hunting regulations for ducks, geese, coots, and other migratory birds; (2) provide for adoption of Federal statutes and regulations pertaining to migratory ...
    • The purpose and effect of this rule development effort is to establish or revise rule provisions, during calendar year 2014, associated with the establishment of areas as wildlife management areas, wildlife and environmental areas, refuges, bird ...
    • The purpose and effect of this rule development effort is to establish or revise rule provisions, during calendar year 2014, to (1) establish or revise general regulations relating to Wildlife Management Areas (WMAs) and specific regulations related ...
    • The purpose and effect of the proposed rules is to establish or revise rule provisions, during calendar year 2014, associated with birds.
    • The purpose and effect of this rule development effort is to establish or revise rule provisions, during calendar year 2014, to (1) establish general regulations relating to Wildlife and Environmental Areas (WEAs); (2) establish or modify specific ...
    • The purpose and effect of this rule development effort is to or revise rule provisions, during calendar year 2014, associated with wildlife refuges.
    • The purpose and effect of this rule development effort is to establish or revise rule provisions related to the establishment and protection of critical wildlife areas (CWAs) during calendar year 2014.
    • The purpose and effect of this rule development notice is to amend regulations in Fish Management Areas in the 2014 calendar year as a result of stock assessments or other management or enforcement requirements.
    • The purpose and effect of this rule development notice is to, during calendar year 2014, amend or establish methods for taking freshwater fish, gear specifications, bag or size limits, seasons, and other management or enforcement regulation as a ...
    • The purpose and effect of this rule development effort is to establish or revise rule provisions, during calendar year 2014, associated with methods of taking, possession of, and open season for furbearing animals; and transporting and shipping live ...
    • The purpose and effect of this rule development effort is to establish or revise rule provisions, during calendar year 2014, for taking and possessing alligators and other reptiles that will ensure conservation of alligator populations and other ...
    • The purpose and effect of this rule development effort is to establish or revise rule provisions, during calendar year 2014, associated with methods of take and open season for amphibians.
    • The purpose and effect of the proposed rules is to establish or revise rule provisions, during calendar year 2014, associated with species classified as Candidate Species, Endangered Species, Threatened Species, Species of Special Concern, and ...
  • Marine Fisheries
    • The purpose and effect of this rule development notice is to address possible rule amendments for baitfish trawl fisheries in the 2014 calendar year as a result of stock assessments or other management or enforcement requirements, or to address ...
    • The purpose and effect of this rule development notice is to address possible rule amendments for bay scallops in the 2014 calendar year as a result of stock assessments or other management or enforcement requirements, or to address amendments ...
    • The purpose and effect of this rule development notice is to address possible rule amendments for cobia in the 2014 calendar year as a result of stock assessments, federal regulatory actions or other management or enforcement requirements, or to ...
    • The purpose and effect of this rule development notice is to address possible rule amendments for dolphin in the 2014 calendar year as a result of stock assessments, federal regulatory actions or other management or enforcement requirements, or to ...
    • The purpose and effect of this rule development notice is to address possible rule amendments for flounder in the 2014 calendar year as a result of stock assessments, federal regulatory actions or other management or enforcement requirements, or to ...
    • The purpose and effect of this rule development notice is to address possible rule additions to marine fisheries general provisions in the 2014 calendar year in order to improve enforceability and consolidate and standardize regulatory provisions ...
    • The purpose and effect of this rule development notice is to address possible rule amendments for lionfish in the 2014 calendar year as a result of stock assessments, federal regulatory actions or other management or enforcement requirements.
    • The purpose and effect of this rule development notice is to address possible rule amendments for marine life in the 2014 calendar year as a result of stock assessments, federal regulatory actions or other management or enforcement requirements or ...
    • The purpose and effect of this rule development notice is to address possible rule amendments for mullet in the 2014 calendar year as a result of stock assessments, federal regulatory actions or other management and enforcement requirements, or to ...
    • The purpose and effect of this rule development notice is to address possible rule amendments for pompano, African pompano, and permit in the 2014 calendar year as a result of stock assessments or other management or enforcement requirements, or to ...
    • : The purpose and effect of this rule development notice is to address possible rule amendments for red drum (redfish) in the 2014 calendar year as a result of stock assessments, federal regulatory actions or other management or enforcement ...
    • The purpose and effect of this rule development notice is to address possible rule amendments for reef fish in the 2014 calendar year as a result of stock assessments, federal regulatory actions or other management or enforcement requirements, or to ...
    • The purpose and effect of this rule development notice is to address possible rule amendments in the 2014 calendar year for the Marine Special Activity License Program as a result of stock assessments, federal regulatory actions or other management ...
    • The purpose and effect of this rule development notice is to address possible rule amendments for sheepshead in the 2014 calendar year as a result of stock assessments, federal regulatory actions or other management or enforcement requirements, or ...
    • The purpose and effect of this rule development notice is to address possible rule amendments for shrimp fisheries in the 2014 calendar year as a result of stock assessments, federal regulatory actions or other management and enforcement ...
    • The purpose and effect of this rule development notice is to address possible rule amendments in the 2014 calendar year for shrimping and trapping as a result of stock assessments, federal regulatory actions or other management or enforcement ...
    • The purpose and effect of this rule development notice is to address possible rule amendments for spiny lobster in the 2014 calendar year as a result of stock assessments, federal regulatory actions or other management or enforcement requirements, ...
    • The purpose and effect of this rule development notice is to address possible rule amendments for Spanish mackerel in the 2014 calendar year as a result of stock assessments, federal regulatory actions or other management and enforcement ...
    • The purpose and effect of this rule development notice is to address possible rule amendments for sharks and rays in the 2014 calendar year as a result of stock assessments federal regulatory actions or other management or enforcement requirements, ...
    • The purpose and effect of this rule development notice is to address possible rule amendments for Atlantic king mackerel in the 2014 calendar year as a result of stock assessments, federal regulatory actions or other management or enforcement ...
    • The purpose and effect of this rule development notice is to address possible rule amendments in the 2014 calendar year for Gulf-Atlantic king mackerel fisheries as a result of stock assessments, federal regulatory actions or other management and ...
    • The purpose and effect of this rule development notice is to address possible rule amendments for horseshoe crab in the 2014 calendar year as a result of stock assessments, federal regulatory actions or other management and enforcement requirements, ...
    • The purpose and effect of this rule development notice is to address possible rule amendments for blue land crabs in the 2014 calendar year as a result of stock assessments, federal regulatory actions or other management and enforcement requirements ...
    • The purpose and effect of this rule development notice is to address possible rule amendments for ballyhoo in the 2014 calendar year as a result of stock assessments or other management or enforcement requirements, or to address amendments resulting ...
    • The purpose and effect of this rule development notice is to address possible rule amendments in the 2014 calendar year for stone crab fisheries as a result of stock assessments, federal regulatory actions or other management and enforcement ...
    • The purpose and effect of this rule development notice is to address possible rule amendments for blue crab in the 2014 calendar year as a result of stock assessments, federal regulatory actions or other management and enforcement requirements or to ...
• Department of Health
  • Board of Physical Therapy Practice
    • The Board proposes to develop and adopt a new rule to establish procedures for public participation in public meetings.
  • Board of Respiratory Care
    • The Board proposes to develop and adopt a new rule to establish procedures for public participation in public meetings.
  • Board of Opticianry
    • The Board proposes to develop and adopt a new rule to establish procedures for public participation in public meetings.

2. Proposed Rules

• Agency for Health Care Administration
  • Medicaid
    • The purpose of the amendment to Rule 59G-4.205 is to incorporate by reference the Florida Medicaid Practitioner Services Coverage and Limitations Handbook, __________________.
      • Due of Comment: 1/29/2014
• Department of Health
  • Board of Physical Therapy Practice
    • The Board proposes the rule amendment to develop standards and criteria for what constitutes “proof of 1000 clinical practice hours.”
      • Due of Comment: 1/29/2014
  • Board of Optometry
    • The Board proposes to amend the rule to establish portions of the National Board of Examiners in Optometry (NBEO) Examination as the Florida Licensure Examination.
      • Due of Comment: 1/29/2014
    • The Board proposes the rule amendment to modify language to clarify the requirements and time limitations for retaking the licensure examination.
      • Due of Comment: 1/29/2014
    • The Board proposes the rule amendment to modify language to clarify the procedures and time limitations for reviewing the examination questions, answers, papers, grade and grading keys.
      • Due of Comment: 1/29/2014
    • The Board proposes to amend the rule to modify the language to clarify qualifications and procedure for licensure of an applicant as a certified optometrist.
      • Due of Comment: 1/29/2014
• Department of Corrections
  • Departmental
    • The purpose and effect of the proposed rule is to remove the requirement that Form DC2-363, Money Order Deposit Form For Inmate Deposits not be photocopied and revise Form DC2-363, Money Order Deposit Form For Inmate Deposits, to include additional ...
      • Due of Comment: 1/29/2014

3. Notices of Changes, Corrections and Withdrawals

• Department of Education
  • State Board of Education
    • Provision of Free Appropriate Public Education (FAPE) and Development of Individual Educational Plans for Students with Disabilities, General Education Intervention Procedures, Identification, Evaluation, Reevaluation and the Initial Provision of ...
• Department of Health
  • Board of Optometry
    • Application for Certification

4. Petitions and Dispositions Regarding Rule Variance or Waiver

• Department of Health
  • Board of Physical Therapy Practice
    • a variance or waiver, filed by Raphael Grenfell, of Rule 64B17-4.003, F.A.C., which requires applicants for licensure by endorsement have received a determination that their educational credentials are equivalent to the education required for ...
    • of the issuance of an Order regarding the Petition for Variance or Waiver for Francisco Tangan, filed on October 17, 2013. The Notice of Petition for Variance and Waiver was published in Volume 39, No. 209, of the October 25, 2013, Florida ...
    • of the issuance of an Order regarding the Petition for Variance or Waiver for Krzysztof S. Korthals, filed on October 8, 2013. The Notice of Petition for Variance and Waiver was published in Volume 39, No. 197, of the October 9, 2013, Florida ...
  • Board of Nursing Home Administrators
    • of the issuance of an Order regarding the Petition for Variance or Waiver filed by Dionisio Bencomo. The Notice of Petition for Variance or Waiver was published in Volume 39, No. 181, of the September 17, 2013, Florida Administrative Register. The ...
  • Board of Medicine
    • waiver or variance filed by Ziad Abdeen, 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 filed ...
• Department of Environmental Protection
  • Beaches and Coastal Systems
    • That it has issued an order on December 19, 2013 granting Mansiana Ocean Residences, LLC’s Petition for a variance. The Petition was received on October 3, 2013. Notice of receipt of this Petition was published in the Florida Administrative ...

5. Notices of Meetings, Workshops and Public Hearings

• Department of Elder Affairs
  • Alzheimer's Disease Initiative
    • Discussion of Alzheimer's Disease Committee Initiatives.; January 24, 2014, 1:35 P.M. - 3:45 P.M.; University of South Florida Health Byrd Alzheimer's Institute, 4100 East Fletcher Avenue, Byrd Atrium Conference Room, Tampa, Florida 33613.
      • Hearing Meeting: University of South Florida Health Byrd Alzheimer's Institute, 4100 East Fletcher Avenue, Byrd Atrium Conference Room, Tampa, Florida 33613.
• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. - Tallahassee
    • The Florida Department of Transportation will conduct a public meeting regarding the update of the Interstate10 Master Plan for the corridor beginning at the Santa Rosa/Okaloosa County line east to the Jackson/Gadsden County line. Financial Project ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Crestview Community Center, 1446 Commerce Drive, Crestview, Florida 32536
• Department of Transportation
  • Departmental
    • This Pre-Construction Public Information Meeting is being held to provide the public with details about the upcoming widening of Florida's Turnpike from north of Eureka Drive to south of Killian Parkway. Construction is scheduled to begin in January ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Deerwood Bonita Lakes Park, 14445 SW 122nd Avenue, Miami, Florida, 33186
• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • Transportation and Expressway Authority Membership of Florida (TEAMFL)
    • Annual Joint Meeting with the Florida Transportation Commission & TEAMFL co-hosted by the Orlando-Orange County Expressway Authority theme "P3's- Public Private Partnership, from A-Z". January 23, 2014: FOCUS SESSIONS 2:30-5:30 PM Engineering, ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Hyatt Regency Orlando International Airport, 9300 Jeff Fuqua Blvd, Orlando, FL 32827
  • Florida Sports Foundation
    • The Grant Committee will review, discuss and recommend funding for the quarterly grant applications recieved by the January 10, 2014 deadline.; Friday, January 24, 2014, 10:00AM; Call Information: Call Number: 888- 670-3525 Conference Code: 656 ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Call Information: Call Number: 888- 670-3525 Conference Code: 656 578 0871, then #
• Department of Economic Opportunity
  • Division of Workforce Services
    • Deliberation for cases pending before the Commission that are ready for final review and the Chairman's report. No public testimony will be taken.; January 15, 2014, 10:00 a.m.; Reemployment Assistance Appeals Commission, 101 Rhyne Building, 2740 ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Reemployment Assistance Appeals Commission, 101 Rhyne Building, 2740 Centerview Drive, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-4151
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Division of Florida Condominiums, Timeshares and Mobile Homes
    • To receive public input and conduct general business of the Community Association Living Study Council.; Friday, January 24, 2014; 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.; Sarasota County Chambers, 1660 Ringling Blvd, Sarasota, Florida 34236.
      • Hearing Meeting: Sarasota County Chambers, 1660 Ringling Blvd, Sarasota, Florida 34236.
    • To receive public input and conduct general business of the Community Association Living Study Council.; Saturday, January 25, 2014; 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.; City of Aventura Commission Chambers, 19200 West Country Club Drive, Aventura, Florida 33180.
      • Hearing Meeting: City of Aventura Commission Chambers, 19200 West Country Club Drive, Aventura, Florida 33180.
• Water Management Districts
  • Southwest Florida Water Management District
    • Channels A & G Tidal Tributary Pilot Study Public Meeting. Informational meeting on a pilot study between the Tampa Bay Estuary Program and the Southwest Florida Water Management District on how tides affect the habitats of the creeks and canals in ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Town-n-Country Regional Library, 7606 Paula Dr., Suite 120, Tampa, FL 33616
• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • Florida Association of Court Clerks
    • Review of 2012-2013 Audit and General Administrative Matters; January 17, 2014, 9:00 AM to 12:30 PM; Orlando Airport Marriott, 7499 Augusta National Drive, Orlando, FL 32822
      • Hearing Meeting: Orlando Airport Marriott, 7499 Augusta National Drive, Orlando, FL 32822
  • Northwood Shared Resource Center
    • THE NSRC OPERATIONAL COMMITTEE MEETING HAS BEEN CANCELLED.; January 9, 2014, 1:30 - 3:30 p.m.; Department of Children and Families, 1940 N. Monroe Street, CR 2020, Tallahassee, Florida 32399
      • Hearing Meeting: Department of Children and Families, 1940 N. Monroe Street, CR 2020, Tallahassee, Florida 32399
• Department of Health
  • Board of Osteopathic Medicine
    • This meeting notice is to replace meeting notice ID 14007302. To review those cases on which a determination of existence of probable cause has already been made. ; January 17, 2014, 2:00 p.m.; Conference Call Number: 1(888)670-3525; Participant ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Conference Call Number: 1(888)670-3525; Participant Passcode: 6558995979
• Regional Planning Councils
  • Withlacoochee Regional Planning Council
    • The WRPC Board of Directors will meet to conduct the regular business of the Council.; Thursday, January 16, 2014, 7:00 p.m.; Withlacoochee Regional Planning Council, 1241 S. W. 10th Street, Ocala, FL 34471-0323
      • Hearing Meeting: Withlacoochee Regional Planning Council, 1241 S. W. 10th Street, Ocala, FL 34471-0323
• Department of Law Enforcement
  • Departmental
    • The quarterly Missing Endangered Persons Information Clearinghouse Advisory Board (MEPICAB) formal meeting.; January 31, 2014, 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.; Florida Department of Law Enforcement Headquarters, 2331 Phillips Road, Tallahassee, FL 32308
      • Hearing Meeting: Florida Department of Law Enforcement Headquarters, 2331 Phillips Road, Tallahassee, FL 32308
• Water Management Districts
  • St. Johns River Water Management District
    • The St. Johns River Water Management District (SJRWMD) is developing rules as part of a statewide effort headed by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) with the five water management districts (WMDs) to increase consistency in ...
      • Hearing Meeting: St. Johns River Water Management District Governing Board Room, 4049 Reid Street, Palatka, Florida 32177
    • The St. Johns River Water Management District (SJRWMD) is developing rules as part of a statewide effort headed by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) with the five water management districts (WMDs) to increase consistency in ...
      • Hearing Meeting: St. Johns River Water Management District Governing Board Room, 4049 Reid Street, Palatka, Florida 32177
    • The St. Johns River Water Management District (SJRWMD) is developing rules as part of a statewide effort headed by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) with the five water management districts (WMDs) to increase consistency in ...
      • Hearing Meeting: St. Johns River Water Management District Governing Board Room, 4049 Reid Street, Palatka, Florida 32177
    • The St. Johns River Water Management District (SJRWMD) is developing rules as part of a statewide effort headed by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) with the five water management districts (WMDs) to increase consistency in ...
      • Hearing Meeting: St. Johns River Water Management District Governing Board Room, 4049 Reid Street, Palatka, Florida 32177
• Department of Children and Families
  • Agency for Persons with Disabilities
    • Dorothy Smith, Crime Prevention Specialist from the Polk County Sheriff's Office; February 8th, 2014, 10:am to 11:30am; Kelly Recreation Center, Activity Room 404 Imperial Blvd., Lakeland, Florida 33803
      • Hearing Meeting: Kelly Recreation Center, Activity Room 404 Imperial Blvd., Lakeland, Florida 33803
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Board of Employee Leasing Companies
    • The meeting has been cancelled.; Tuesday, January 14, 2014, 10:00 a.m. EST or soon thereafter; Via Telephone Conference Call. To Connect, dial 1(888)670-3525, Conference Pass code: 7489217568 then #
      • Hearing Meeting: Via Telephone Conference Call. To Connect, dial 1(888)670-3525, Conference Pass code: 7489217568 then #
• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • Infinite Source Communications Group, LLC
    • The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) District Six will hold a Public Information Meeting about two roadway projects along State Road (SR) 7/NW 7 Avenue from NW 8 Street to NW 36 Street and NW 36 Street to North of NW 78 Street, in Miami ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Arcola Lakes Branch Library 8240 NW 7 Avenue, Miami, FL 33150
• Agency for State Technology
  • Departmental
    • THE NSRC OPERATIONAL COMMITTEE MEETING HAS BEEN CANCELLED.; January 9, 2014, 1:30 - 3:30 p.m.; Department of Children and Families, 1940 N. Monroe Street, CR 2020, Tallahassee, Florida 32399
      • Hearing Meeting: Department of Children and Families, 1940 N. Monroe Street, CR 2020, Tallahassee, Florida 32399

6. Notices of Petitions and Dispositions Regarding Declaratory Stat

• Department of Health
  • Board of Physical Therapy Practice
    • Amy Conchilla P.T.,; The Notice of Petition for Declaratory Statement was published in Volume 39, No. 196, of the October 8, 2013, Florida Administrative Register. The Board considered the Petition at a duly-noticed public meeting held on November 8,...

7. Miscellaneous

• Water Management Districts
  • Northwest Florida Water Management District
    • Water Management Districts, Northwest Florida Water Management District