Vol. 40, No. 201 (10/15/2014)

1. Notices of Development of Proposed Rules and Negotiated Rulemaking

• Department of Revenue
  • Departmental
    • Section 1, Chapter 2014-196, L.O.F., amended Section 365.172, F.S., to require a prepaid wireless E911 fee on each purchase of a prepaid wireless service. The law requires the fee to be reported and remitted to the Department of Revenue. The ...
    • The purpose of the proposed amendments to Rule 12-29.001, F.A.C. (Scope), to Rule 12-29.002, F.A.C. (Florida Tax Credit Scholarship Program; Participation; Allocation; Carryforward; Transfer; Rescindment), and to Rule 12-29.003, F.A.C. (Florida Tax ...
  • Sales and Use Tax
    • Section 9, Chapter 2014-38, L.O.F., amended Section. 212.08(2), F.S., to provide an exemption from sales and use tax for sales of therapeutic veterinary diets specifically formulated to aid in the management of illness and disease of a diagnosed ...
    • The purpose of the proposed amendment to Rule 12A-1.022, F.A.C. (Federal Excise Taxes, Gross Receipts Tax, and Other Fees), is to clarify that taxable charges for electrical power or energy include the gross receipts tax imposed under subparagraph ...
    • Rule 12A-1.038, F.A.C., provides, in part, guidance as to how a dealer may document a sale made to a nongovernmental tax-exempt entity. Rule 12A-1.039, F.A.C., provides similar guidance for sales made to registered dealers for the purposes of ...
    • To make it easier for taxpayers using modern technology to receive a copy of their Annual Resale Certificate and to reduce costs to the state, the Department will provide those certificates through a secure link on its website beginning in January, ...
  • Miscellaneous Tax
    • The purpose of the proposed amendments to Rule Chapter 12B-6, F.A.C. (Gross Receipts Tax), is to clarify that the provisions of the rule chapter apply only to the 2.5 percent tax imposed by subparagraph 203.01(1)(a)1., F.S., and administered under ...

2. Proposed Rules

• Department of Education
  • Office of Early Learning
    • To repeal this rule, as it is no longer necessary.
      • Due of Comment: 11/5/2014
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Construction Industry Licensing Board
    • Increase fines and penalties for unlicensed activities and other disciplinary actions.
      • Due of Comment: 11/5/2014
• Department of Education
  • State Board of Education
    • The purpose of this rule is to enable students to earn academic credit for online courses, including massive open online courses, prior to initial enrollment at a postsecondary institution.
      • Due of Comment: 11/5/2014
• Department of Health
  • Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy and Mental Health Counseling
    • The Board proposes the rule amendment to specify documents to be provided for approval of continuing education providers.
      • Due of Comment: 11/5/2014
• Department of Education
  • State Board of Education
    • The proposed new rule outlines new requirements that students with disabilities, including those with significant cognitive disabilities who take the Florida Alternate Assessment, may follow to earn a standard high school diploma.
      • Due of Comment: 11/5/2014
• Department of Health
  • Board of Medicine
    • To change licensure/renewal fees.
      • Due of Comment: 11/5/2014
    • To update the application form and make minor editorial changes to the rules.
      • Due of Comment: 11/5/2014
• Department of Education
  • Office of Early Learning
    • The purpose of the proposed rules is to implement the accountability requirements of the Voluntary Prekindergarten Program. The rules establish what occurs when VPK providers fail to meet the minimum readiness rate. The rules also established ...
      • Due of Comment: 11/5/2014
  • State Board of Education
    • The purpose of this amendment is to reflect changes from the 2014 legislative session. Section 1003.438, F.S., was revised to only allow students currently in high school whose individual education plan, as of June 20, 2014, contains a statement of ...
      • Due of Comment: 11/5/2014
    • The purpose of this amendment is to revise form 313181 as referenced in (10)(b) of this rule. Specifically section 1003.4282, F.S., was amended during the 2014 legislative session to create new standard diploma options for students with disabilities ...
      • Due of Comment: 11/5/2014
    • The purpose of this amendment is to conform to statutory changes enacted by the 2014 Florida Legislature. As a result of the addition of section 1008.22(9), Florida Statutes (F.S.), Rule 6A-1.0943, F.A.C., is being revised to provide a definition of ...
      • Due of Comment: 11/5/2014
    • The purpose this amendment is to update rule language to reflect current knowledge in the field and to insure consistency with the federal law, the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) 20 U.S.C. Chapter 33, and its implementing ...
      • Due of Comment: 11/5/2014
    • The purpose is to update language to reflect changes in Sections 1003.4282 and 1003.4203, F.S., which were amended during the 2014 legislative session, and Section 1003.5716, F.S., which was created during the 2014 legislative session. The rule ...
      • Due of Comment: 11/5/2014
• Department of Financial Services
  • Division of Insurance Agent and Agency Services
    • Rule 69B-167.001, F.A.C., is being repealed since it is duplicative of Rule 69O-167.001, F.A.C., which is administered by the Office of Insurance Regulation.
      • Due of Comment: 11/5/2014
• Department of Education
  • State Board of Education
    • The purpose of this amendment is to ensure that procedures and development of an individualized family support plan for children with disabilities, birth through five years, conforms to the Department of Health, Children’s Medical Services, Early ...
      • Due of Comment: 11/5/2014
    • The purpose is update a definition, terminology and to correct an error in a statutory reference.
      • Due of Comment: 11/5/2014
    • This rule amendment serves two purposes: 1) Adopt new passing scores effective January 1, 2015, for the Florida Educational Leadership Examination (FELE) (all subtests) and 2) Adopt a new testing, scoring, and reporting format and fees for FELE ...
      • Due of Comment: 11/5/2014
    • This rule amendment serves four purposes: 1) Adopt new Florida Teacher Certification Examinations (FTCE) competencies and skills, effective October 1, 2015, for the following FTCE subject area examinations: Business Education 6–12 and Spanish K–12; ...
      • Due of Comment: 11/5/2014

3. Notices of Changes, Corrections and Withdrawals

• Agency for Health Care Administration
  • Medicaid
    • Payment Methodology for Services in Facilities Not Publicly Owned and Publicly Operated (Facilities Formerly Known as ICF-MR/DD Facilities)
• Department of Corrections
  • Departmental
    • Disciplinary Hearings

4. Petitions and Dispositions Regarding Rule Variance or Waiver

• Florida Housing Finance Corporation
  • Departmental
    • waiver from Heritage Park Apartments, Ltd., requesting a waiver from Rule 67-21.013 to approve the sale of the revenue bonds to a purchaser meeting the heightened criteria set forth in the Petition. Rule 67-21.013 states “Any issuance of non-Credit ...
    • waiver from Lennard Road Partners, Ltd., requesting a waiver from Rule 67-21.003(8) to permit a decrease in the Total Set-Aside Percentage submitted in the Application. Rule 67-21.003(8) states the Total Set-Aside Percentage as stated the last row ...
    • waiver from Martin Lakeside Apartments, Ltd., requesting a waiver from Rule 67-48.004 to instead apply the Compliance Monitoring Fees as estimated in the 2011 Universal Application Instructions for RD Developments or in the alternative, as estimated ...
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Board of Accountancy
    • variance or waiver filed by Christopher M. Daboul, seeking a variance or waiver of Rule 61H1-28.0052(1)(b), Florida Administrative Code, that requires candidates to pass all four test sections of the CPA Examination within a rolling eighteen-month ...
    • waiver or variance from Andrew Frye, seeking a variance from Rule 61H1-33.006(2)(c), Florida Administrative Code, that requires that Florida certified public accountants who have been inactive for three or more reporting periods since maintaining a ...

5. Notices of Meetings, Workshops and Public Hearings

• Department of Children and Families
  • Office on Homelessness
    • Veteran's Committee conference call; December 9, 2014, 2:00 PM; Conference call toll-free: 1(888)670-3525, Press: 9798513235 then #
      • Hearing Meeting: Conference call toll-free: 1(888)670-3525, Press: 9798513235 then #
    • Executive Committee conference call; December 1, 2014, 2:00 PM; Conference call toll-free: 1(888)670-3525, Press: 9798513235 then #
      • Hearing Meeting: Conference call toll-free: 1(888)670-3525, Press: 9798513235 then #
    • Affordable Housing Committee conference call; December 10, 2014, 10:00 AM; Conference call toll-free: 1(888)670-3525, Press: 9798513235 then #
      • Hearing Meeting: Conference call toll-free: 1(888)670-3525, Press: 9798513235 then #
    • Awareness & Outreach Committee conference call; December 4, 2014, 10:00 AM; Conference call toll-free: 1(888)670-3525, Press: 9798513235 then #
      • Hearing Meeting: Conference call toll-free: 1(888)670-3525, Press: 9798513235 then #
    • Continuum of Care Committee conference call; December 23, 2014, 2:00 PM; Conference call toll-free: 1(888)670-3525, Press: 9798513235 then #
      • Hearing Meeting: Conference call toll-free: 1(888)670-3525, Press: 9798513235 then #
• Department of Education
  • University of West Florida
    • Semi-annual FPAN Board of Directors meeting to discuss updated strategic goals and current matters.; Thursday, October 23, 2014, Noon - 3:00 p.m. CDT; 207 E. Main Street, Pensacola, FL 32502
      • Hearing Meeting: 207 E. Main Street, Pensacola, FL 32502
• Department of Children and Families
  • Departmental
    • The Advisory Committee to the Florida Department of Children and Families (DCF) for the Deaf or Hard of Hearing will meet to commence its responsibilities as outlined in the Settlement Agreement between the Florida Department of Children and ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Doubletree by Hilton Orlando Airport, 5555 Hazeltine National Drive, Orlando, Fl 32812
• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • Scalar Consulting Group Inc.
    • This Alternatives Public Meeting is being held to allow interested persons an opportunity to express their views concerning the location, conceptual design, and social, economic, and environmental effects of the proposed roadway improvements to SR 5/...
      • Hearing Meeting: Polish-American Social Club, 7500 US Highway 1, Vero Beach, FL 32967.
• Metropolitan Planning Organizations
  • Broward Metropolitan Planning Organization
    • To conduct a Regular Business meeting of the Local Coordinating Board for Transportation Disadvantaged Services (LCB).; October 27, 2014 at 2:00pm; Board Room of the Broward Metropolitan Planning Organization, Trade Centre South, 100 West Cypress ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Board Room of the Broward Metropolitan Planning Organization, Trade Centre South, 100 West Cypress Creek Road, Suite 850, Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33309
• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • Moffitt Cancer Center & Research Institute
    • To conduct the general business of the Board of Directors.; October 24, 2014, 9:30 a.m.; Moffitt Cancer Center, Stabile Research Building
      • Hearing Meeting: Moffitt Cancer Center, Stabile Research Building
• Department of Environmental Protection
  • Departmental
    • The Division of Waste Management will present for adoption its Phase II changes to Ch. 62-701. The changes continue DWM’s efforts to clarify and streamline the solid waste rules and incorporate changes required by Florida Statutes.; October 23, 2014 ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Conference Room A, Douglas Building, 3900 Commonwealth Blvd., Tallahassee, FL 32344
• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • Scripps Florida Funding Corporation
    • SFFC engagement letter and 3/31/2014 and 6/30/2013 TSRI/SF unaudited financial statements.; Friday, October 24, 1:30pm EST; call in number: (605)475-3200, Access Code: 255626#,
      • Hearing Meeting: call in number: (605)475-3200, Access Code: 255626#,
• Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
  • Division of Food Safety
    • The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services will conduct a listening session regarding the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) rules. The listening session will include presentations ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences Gulf Coast Research and Education Center 14625 County Road 672 Wimauma, Florida 33598
• Department of Economic Opportunity
  • Division of Workforce Services
    • Deliberation for cases pending before the Reemployment Assistance Appeals Commission that are ready for final review and the Chairman's report. No public testimony will be taken. ; October 22, 2014, 9:00 a.m. ; Reemployment Assistance Appeals ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Reemployment Assistance Appeals Commission, 101 Rhyne Building, 2740 Centerview Drive, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-4151.
• Agency for Health Care Administration
  • Departmental
    • This meeting will be a teleconference (conference call) to which all interested parties are invited. The purpose of this call/meeting is to provide interested parties input on the Agency’s Ambulatory Data collection programs. It is expected that ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Agency for Health Care Administration, 2727 Mahan Drive, Tallahassee, Florida. Any person interested in participating by telephone may dial: 1(888)670-3525, Conference Code: 5350618829. If you have any difficulty accessing the teleconference, please call the Florida Center’s main number at (850) 412-3730.
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Board of Veterinary Medicine
    • General Board and Business meeting.; December 2, 2014, 8:00 a.m.; Casa Monica Hotel, 95 Cordova Street, St. Augustine, FL 32084; (904) 827-1888.
      • Hearing Meeting: Casa Monica Hotel, 95 Cordova Street, St. Augustine, FL 32084; (904) 827-1888.
• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • Quest Corporation of America, Inc.
    • Financial Management No. 431807-1-22-01 Project Description: Goldsboro Community Gateway Improvements (formerly known as Sanford Amtrak Auto Train Gateway Improvements) Project Development and Environment (PD&E) Study in Seminole County, Florida ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Calvary Temple of Praise 2020 McCracken Road Sanford, Florida 32771
• Department of Children and Families
  • Agency for Persons with Disabilities
    • Public meeting to discuss Alzheimer’s and Aging Caregivers housing and service delivery initiatives.; October 22, 2014, 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. EST; Sunland Center Office of Quality Management Room 52 3700 Williams Drive Marianna, Florida 32446-...
      • Hearing Meeting: Sunland Center Office of Quality Management Room 52 3700 Williams Drive Marianna, Florida 32446-7973 CALL-IN INFORMATION: 1-888-670-3525, Passcode: 510 653 9718 This meeting will involve Microsoft Lync for sharing presentations over the internet. If you already have access to Microsoft Lync, please use to the following link to join the meeting and then choose “Don’t join audio”: https://meet.lync.com/apdfl/mary.gallagher/Z871JM01 If you do not already have Microsoft Lync installed, please follow the hotlink below and choose “Meeting Readiness”: http://office.microsoft.com/client/helppreview.aspx?AssetId=HA102621125&lcid=1033&NS=OCO14&Version=14 You will be presented with two options: 1) install Active X or 2) download and install Microsoft Attendee. We recommend you install Microsoft Attendee.
• Department of Transportation
  • Departmental
    • The purpose of this meeting is to solicit comments and recommendations from the public concerning the placement of a traffic roundabout at the intersection of State Road 10A (U.S. 90/Nine Mile Road) and County Road 99 (Beulah Road) in Escambia ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Beulah Senior Center, 7425 Woodside Road, Pensacola
• Public Service Commission
  • Departmental
    • Docket No. 110013-TP - Request for submission of proposals for relay service, beginning in June 2012, for the deaf, hard of hearing, deaf/blind, or speech impaired, and other implementation matters in compliance with the Florida Telecommunications ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Commission Hearing Room, 148 Betty Easley Conference Center, 4075 Esplanade Way, Tallahassee, FL.
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Board of Landscape Architecture
    • General Board and Business meeting.; December 12, 2014, 9:00 a.m.; Hilton St. Augustine Historic Bayfront, 32 Menendez, St. Augustine, FL 32084; (904) 829-2277.
      • Hearing Meeting: Hilton St. Augustine Historic Bayfront, 32 Menendez, St. Augustine, FL 32084; (904) 829-2277.
• Department of Health
  • Board of Optometry
    • General board business.; Friday, November 14, 2014, commencing at 9:00 a.m.; Embassy Suites Orlando – Lake Buena Vista South, 4955 Kyngs Heath Road, Kissimmee, FL 34746, (407) 597-4000.
      • Hearing Meeting: Embassy Suites Orlando – Lake Buena Vista South, 4955 Kyngs Heath Road, Kissimmee, FL 34746, (407) 597-4000.
• Department of Management Services
  • Division of Purchasing
    • The Florida Department of Management Services will conduct a public, non-mandatory pre-bid conference for Invitation to Bid (ITB) No.: DMS-14/15-017, entitled “Sign Fabrication and Installation Services.” The purpose of this pre-bid conference is ...
      • Hearing Meeting: 4050 Esplanade Way, Suite 101 Tallahassee, FL 32399

6. Notices of Petitions and Dispositions Regarding Declaratory Stat

• Department of Health
  • Board of Physical Therapy Practice
    • Vivian Ybanez, on behalf of I.A.C.E.S., on October 14, 2014.; The Petitioner seeks a Declaratory Statement from the Board listing all lawfully authorized examining boards based in the European Union; listing all lawfully authorized Physical Therapy ...

7. Notices Regarding Bids, Proposals and Purchasing

• Department of Transportation
  • Departmental
    • Department of Transportation, Departmental
• Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission
  • Departmental
    • Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, Departmental
    • Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, Departmental
    • Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, Departmental
• Florida Housing Finance Corporation
  • Departmental
    • Florida Housing Finance Corporation, Departmental

8. 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