Vol. 39, No. 201 (10/15/2013)

1. Proposed Rules

• Department of Health
  • Board of Orthotists and Prosthetists
    • This rule provides a standardized manner and application process for registered residents to request a one-time one-year renewal of their orthotics or prosthetics residency or internship.
      • Due of Comment: 11/5/2013
• Department of Management Services
  • Division of Retirement
    • To amend the rules of the Division of Retirement to include the maximum reimbursement amount to the member for the cost of completion of a physician’s report.
      • Due of Comment: 11/5/2013
• Department of Health
  • Board of Massage Therapy
    • The board proposes the rule amendment to update the existing language and forms regarding the examination requirements.
      • Due of Comment: 11/5/2013
• Department of Financial Services
  • OIR – Insurance Regulation
    • Pursuant to Section 627.782, Florida Statutes, title insurance agencies and insurers licensed to do business in this state must maintain and submit certain information to the Office, including revenue, loss, and expense data. This statute authorizes ...
      • Due of Comment: 11/5/2013
    • Pursuant to Section 627.782, Florida Statutes, title insurance agencies and insurers licensed to do business in this state must maintain and submit certain information to the Office, including revenue, loss, and expense data. This statute authorizes ...
      • Due of Comment: 11/5/2013

2. Notices of Changes, Corrections and Withdrawals

• Department of State
  • Division of Elections
    • Federal Write-In Absentee Ballot

3. Petitions and Dispositions Regarding Rule Variance or Waiver

• Department of Health
  • Board of Medicine
    • for waiver filed by Maher Bishara, 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 with the ...
    • waiver or variance filed by Alghidak Salama, 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 ...
  • Board of Dentistry
    • Kimberly M. Artis, seeking a variance or waiver of Rule 64B5-2.0135, Florida Administrative Code, asking the board to waive the requirement for retaking the ADEX Dental Hygiene Examination as it has been more than 18 months since Petitioner tested. ...

4. Notices of Meetings, Workshops and Public Hearings

• Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
  • Division of Administration
    • 11AM Resource Development Committee 12PM Finance & Insurance Committee 1:30 Board Meting.; Thursday, October 31, 2013, 11:00 a.m.; 12:00 p.m.; 1:30 p.m.; Palm Coast Holdings Office; 145 City Lace, Suite 300; Palm Coast, 32164
      • Hearing Meeting: Palm Coast Holdings Office; 145 City Lace, Suite 300; Palm Coast, 32164
• Department of Education
  • Florida School for the Deaf and the Blind
    • Matters pertaining to the Florida School for the Deaf and the Blind; November 1, 2013, 9:00 a.m.; Center for Leadership Development, Moore Hall Room 126, FSDB Campus, 207 N. San Marco Avenue, St. Augustine, FL 32084
      • Hearing Meeting: Center for Leadership Development, Moore Hall Room 126, FSDB Campus, 207 N. San Marco Avenue, St. Augustine, FL 32084
• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • National Council on Compensation Insurance
    • Workers Compensation premium dispute.; October 24, 2013, 10:00 a.m.; Hilton Garden Inn Tallahassee Central 1330 Blairstone Road Tallahassee, FL 32301 850-893-8300
      • Hearing Meeting: Hilton Garden Inn Tallahassee Central 1330 Blairstone Road Tallahassee, FL 32301 850-893-8300
• Department of State
  • Departmental
    • Viva Florida 500 has proved to be a successful awareness campaign, collectively bringing more attention to Florida's history and diverse cultural heritage than ever before. This webinar will provide highlights of the Viva Florida 500 program to date,...
      • Hearing Meeting: This is a webinar for which registration is required. Please use this link to register: http://bit.ly/GJR4cR. Telephone only access is available by dialing 888.670.3525 and entering passcode 1762906579.
• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • American Consulting Engineers
    • State Road (S.R.) 10 (U.S. 90A, Nine Mile Road) Major Re-evaluation PD&E Study; Financial Project Identification Number: 218605-4-22-01. The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) is conducting a public kick-off meeting regarding the widening ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Plainview Baptist Church 1101 West Nine Mile Road Pensacola, FL 32534
• Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission
  • Manatees
    • The purpose of the meeting is exchange of information and fact finding, to solicit input from stakeholders to the agency and its federal partners in evaluating current issues concerning the manatee. The public can attend the meeting; however, space ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Florida Fish and Wildlife Research Institute 100 8th Ave, S.E. Participation by teleconference also will be available at the following location, and remotely via the Internet and telephone (see contact information below for who to contact for details). Additional remote location: Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission 620 South Meridian Street Conference Room G52C (ground floor) Tallahassee, FL 32399 3rd Floor Conference Room St. Petersburg, FL 33701
• Department of Environmental Protection
  • Departmental
    • Presentation to the public and accepting public comment on the State Conservation Lands Assessment and its resulting list of Board of Trustees-owned conservation properties that may no longer be needed for conservation purposes.; Monday, October 21, ...
      • Hearing Meeting: City Hall, Lynwood Roberts Room, 117 West Duval Street, Jacksonville, FL 32202
• Department of Education
  • Division of Florida Colleges
    • Regular Monthly Meeting; November 12, 2013 Noon; Administrative Offices, Board Room 405
      • Hearing Meeting: Administrative Offices, Board Room 405
• Agency for Health Care Administration
  • Medicaid
    • Public input for assessing the viability of expanding the Screening Brief Intervention and Referral to Treatment (SBIRT) model beyond health care settings to other settings where at-risk mothers can be reached. ; October 28, 2013, 8:30 a.m. to 9:...
      • Hearing Meeting: Agency for Health Care Administration, 2727 Mahan Drive, Conference Room D, Tallahassee, FL 32308 Conference Call # 1-888-670-3525 When prompted, enter Participant Pass Code: 4677269467.
• Department of State
  • Division of Historical Resources
    • The Florida Historical Commission will hold its October meeting for the purposes of conducting commission business and assisting the Division of Historical Resources in carrying out the purposes, duties, and responsibilities of the division.; ...
      • Hearing Meeting: R.A. Gray Building, Room 307, 500 S. Bronough Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0250
• Water Management Districts
  • Southwest Florida Water Management District
    • Governing Board Meeting, Committee Meetings and Public Hearing: Consider SWFWMD business. Governing Board Springs Workshop to immediately follow Board meeting. All or part of this meeting may be conducted by means of communications media technology ...
      • Hearing Meeting: The Villages, Savannah Center, 1545 Buena Vista Blvd., The Villages, FL 32162
• Department of Elder Affairs
  • Federal Aging Programs
    • The rule revisions address the following areas: Educational Requirements, Training, and Competency Exams for Administrators and Managers; Training for Staff; Core Trainers; Training Accessibility; Data Collection; Medication practices; Emergency ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Department of Elder Affairs, 4040 Esplanade Way, room 301, Tallahassee, FL 32399. To participate by webinar, please register at https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/787655386, least 5 days prior to the workshop. If you do not have internet access and are unable to attend in person, you may request assistance with registration to participate by telephone by contacting Ms. Bushnyakova at the phone number contained below. You may also choose to send written comments in advance to Ms. Amanda Samerson, Department of Elder Affairs, Office of General Counsel, 4040 Esplanade Way, Tallahassee, FL 32399; email: samersona@elderaffairs.org.
    • The rule revisions address the following areas: Educational Requirements, Training, and Competency Exams for Administrators and Managers; Training for Staff; Core Trainers; Training Accessibility; Data Collection; Medication practices; Emergency ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Department of Elder Affairs, 4040 Esplanade Way, room 301, Tallahassee, FL 32399. To participate by webinar, please register at https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/257760858 at least 5 days prior to the workshop. Access to a computer with an internet connection is required for participation by webinar. If you do not have internet access and are unable to attend in person, you may request assistance with registration to participate by telephone by contacting Ms. Bushnyakova at the phone number contained below.
• 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.; October 22, 2013, 1:00 p.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
  • Board of Accountancy
    • This meeting has been cancelled.; October 23, 2013, 9:00 a.m.a; Teleconference Conference Number: (888) 670-3525 Conference Code: 6144029271
      • Hearing Meeting: Teleconference Conference Number: (888) 670-3525 Conference Code: 6144029271
• Department of Health
  • Board of Dentistry
    • General Business Concerning Anesthesia Committee.; October 23, 2013, 6:00 p.m.; (888) 670-3525; when prompted enter conference code 5805370981
      • Hearing Meeting: (888) 670-3525; when prompted enter conference code 5805370981
• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • South Dade Soil and Water Conservation District
    • Business of the District, Ag Lab, and MIL. Monthly financials and activity reports will be presented to the Board of Supervisors.; Thursday, October 17, 2013 at 9:30 a.m.; New Beginnings Christian Fellowship 15300 SW 288th Street Fellowship Hall ...
      • Hearing Meeting: New Beginnings Christian Fellowship 15300 SW 288th Street Fellowship Hall Homestead, FL 33030
  • Northwood Shared Resource Center
    • The NSRC Board of Trustees Meeting scheduled for October 17, 2013 has been canceled.; CANCELED Thursday, October 17, 2013, 1:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.; Department of Business and Professional Regulation, Professions Board Room, 1940 North Monroe Street, ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Department of Business and Professional Regulation, Professions Board Room, 1940 North Monroe Street, Tallahassee, FL 32399
• Department of Health
  • Departmental
    • The Drug Policy Advisory Council meeting published on October 1, 2013, ID# 13616489, Vol. 39/191, is CANCELLED. The next meeting date has not yet been determined.; The previously scheduled Drug Policy Advisory Council meeting for Monday October 21, ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Department of Health, 4052 Bald Cypress Way, Room 301, Tallahassee, Florida 32399
• Florida Housing Finance Corporation
  • Departmental
    • 1. Consider financing and acknowledgement resolutions for various multifamily developments, under any multifamily program, including the ranking of developments. 2. Consider appointment of professionals including but not limited to trustee and/...
      • Hearing Meeting: Tallahassee City Hall Commission Chambers 300 Adams Street Tallahassee, FL 32301
    • 1. Conduct business necessary for the organization of FHFC II, INC. 2. Consider adopting resolutions delegating operational authority to the Executive Director. 3. Consideration of all necessary actions with regard to any property owned or held ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Tallahassee City Hall Commission Chambers 300 Adams Street Tallahassee, FL 32301
    • 1. Conduct business necessary for the organization of FHFC III, INC. 2. Consider adopting resolutions delegating operational authority to the Executive Director. 3. Consideration of all necessary actions with regard to any property owned or held ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Tallahassee City Hall Commission Chambers 300 Adams Street Tallahassee, FL 32301
• Agency for State Technology
  • Departmental
    • The NSRC Board of Trustees Meeting scheduled for October 17, 2013 has been canceled.; CANCELED Thursday, October 17, 2013, 1:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.; Department of Business and Professional Regulation, Professions Board Room, 1940 North Monroe Street, ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Department of Business and Professional Regulation, Professions Board Room, 1940 North Monroe Street, Tallahassee, FL 32399

5. Notices of Petitions and Dispositions Regarding Declaratory Stat

• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Board of Veterinary Medicine
    • Barbara L. Reitz, D.V.M; The Notice of Petition for Declaratory Statement was published in Volume 39, No. 149, of the August 1, 2013, Florida Administrative Register. Petitioner was seeking the Board’s interpretation of Section 474.203, Florida ...
    • Nestor Urrutia, D.V.M; The Notice of Petition for Declaratory Statement was published in Volume 39, No. 149, of the August 1, 2013, Florida Administrative Register. Petitioner was seeking the Board’s interpretation of Section 474.203, Florida ...

6. Miscellaneous

• Department of Environmental Protection
  • Office of the Secretary
    • Department of Environmental Protection, Office of the Secretary
• Department of Economic Opportunity
  • Division of Community Development
    • Department of Economic Opportunity, Division of Community Development
    • Department of Economic Opportunity, Division of Community Development
    • Department of Economic Opportunity, Division of Community Development