Vol. 38, No. 41 (10/02/2012)

1. Notices of Development of Proposed Rules and Negotiated Rulemaking

• Department of Management Services
  • Division of Purchasing
    • To establish an application process for Florida Veteran Business Enterprise Certification as required in section 295.187(7), Florida Statutes, to adopt and incorporate by reference a Division application form for Florida Veteran Business Enterprise ...

2. Proposed Rules

• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Building Code Administrators and Inspectors Board
    • The purpose of the proposed amendment is to eliminate the differential in renewal fees between those individuals who are not local government employees and those who are in order to reduce the regulatory costs to small business and administrative ...
      • Due of Comment: 10/23/2012
• Department of Health
  • Board of Medicine
    • The proposed rule amendment is intended to delete the requirement for achieving a passing score on the FLEX examination in one sitting.
      • Due of Comment: 10/23/2012
    • The proposed rule amendments are intended to clarify requirements for those who are licensed but are required to practice under the supervision of another Florida licensed physician.
      • Due of Comment: 10/23/2012

3. Petitions and Dispositions Regarding Rule Variance or Waiver

• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Division of Hotels and Restaurants
    • On August 15, 2012, the Division of Hotels and Restaurants received a Petition for a Routine Variance for Subparagraph 61C-1.004(2)(a), Florida Administrative Code, Paragraph 61C-4.010(7), Florida Administrative Code, Paragraph 61C-4.010(6), Florida ...
• Department of Health
  • Division of Environmental Health
    • THAT ON September 25, 2012, the Department of Health filed an Order disposing of a petition for variance from the requirements of subparagraph 64E-16.004(2)(d)3, F.A.C., which requires that reusable sharps containers be emptied into a treatment cart ...
  • Board of Optometry
    • of issuance of a Notice of Intent to Deny on the Petition for Waiver or Variance filed on April 26, 2012, by Michael J. Giese, O.D. The Notice of Petition for Variance was published in Volume 38, No. 19, of the May 11, 2012, Florida Administrative ...

4. Notices of Meetings, Workshops and Public Hearings

• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • Florida Insurance Guaranty Assoc., Inc.
    • The Committee will meet relating to the selection of Trustee and Investment Banking Services providers for the FIAIA.; Thursday, October 11, 2012 at 3:30 p.m.; Tallahassee, FL
      • Hearing Meeting: Tallahassee, FL
• Department of Elder Affairs
  • Alzheimer's Disease Initiative
    • Discussion of Alzheimer's Disease Committee Initiatives.; October 26, 2012, 1:35 p.m. - 3:45 p.m.; Lucerne Pavilion (Annex, behind Lucerne Hospital), Classroom 1, 818 Main Lane, Orlando, Florida 32801
      • Hearing Meeting: Lucerne Pavilion (Annex, behind Lucerne Hospital), Classroom 1, 818 Main Lane, Orlando, Florida 32801
• 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.
• Department of Management Services
  • Departmental
    • E911 Board to review and prioritize State Grant Applications and conduct other business, if time allows; October 28, 2012 – November 2, 2012, 8:00 a.m. – until the conclusion of business 911 Coordinator’s 2012 Fall Meeting Two (2) or more Board ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Betty Easley Conference Center, 4075 Esplanade Way, Room 180, Tallahassee
• Department of Environmental Protection
  • Departmental
    • This is a technical meeting to discuss issues related to the Alafia River Basin Management Action Plan (BMAP). This meeting will provide an opportunity for stakeholders to provide their comments to the Department of Environmental Protection ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Southwest Florida Water Management District Tampa Service Office, 7601 U.S. Highway 301, Tampa, FL 33637
    • This is a technical meeting to discuss issues related to the Manatee River Basin Management Action Plan (BMAP). This meeting will provide an opportunity for stakeholders to provide their comments to the Department of Environmental Protection ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Bradenton Central Library, 1301 Barcarrota Boulevard West, Bradenton, FL 34205
• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • HDR Engineering, Inc. - PENSACOLA
    • The Florida Department of Transportation will conduct a public information meeting regarding proposed improvements to State Road 123 (Roger J. Clary Highway) in Okaloosa County, Florida. The project is currently at the 60% design phase for ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Niceville Community Center, 204 North Partin Drive, Niceville, FL.
• Metropolitan Planning Organizations
  • Orlando Urban Area
    • Regular quarterly meeting.; October 12, 2012, 10:00 a.m.; MetroPlan Orlando David L. Grovdahl Board Room 315 E. Robinson St., Suite 355 Orlando, FL 32801
      • Hearing Meeting: MetroPlan Orlando David L. Grovdahl Board Room 315 E. Robinson St., Suite 355 Orlando, FL 32801
• Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
  • Division of Administration
    • The meeting will be held via conference call. The conference call number is (386) 212-9010. This is a meeting of the Nominating Committee to discuss the slate of candidates for election as board officers.; Monday, October 15, 2012, 10:00 AM; ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Florida Agricultural Museum, 7900 Old Kings Road, North Palm Coast, Florida 32137
    • This is a meeting of the Insurance Committee to review the Museum's insurance coverage.; Monday, October 15, 2012, 1:30 PM; Palm Coast Holding's Office, 145 City Place, Suite 300, Palm Coast, Florida 32164
      • Hearing Meeting: Palm Coast Holding's Office, 145 City Place, Suite 300, Palm Coast, Florida 32164
• Space Florida
  • Departmental
    • SPACE FLORIDA BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING; Thursday, November 8, 2012, 2:30 pm; Rosen Shingle Creek 9939 Universal Blvd., Orlando, FL 32819
      • Hearing Meeting: Rosen Shingle Creek 9939 Universal Blvd., Orlando, FL 32819
    • SPACE FLORIDA AUDIT & ACCOUNTABILITY COMMITTEE MEETING; Wednesday, October 31, 2012, 10:00 am; By Teleconference
      • Hearing Meeting: By Teleconference

5. Notices of Petitions and Dispositions Regarding Declaratory Stat

• Department of Financial Services
  • Division of State Fire Marshal
    • Steve Smith; The Department was notified by the authority having jurisdiction, the Pasco County Fire Marshal, that the Petitioner was granted the relief he was seeking and the Petitioner is now allowed to build a six (6) unit townhome project using ...
• Department of Health
  • Board of Optometry
    • Christopher Frey, O.D., filed on September 27, 2012.; The Petitioner seeks the Board’s guidance regarding Section 463.002(5), Florida Statutes and Rule 64B13-3.010 (3), F.A.C. Specifically, whether intraductal probing of the meibomian gland to ...
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Construction Industry Licensing Board
    • Artesian Pools, filed on September 19, 2012; The Petitioner seeks the Board to interpret Section 489.113(9)(b) 2., Florida Statutes, and whether a contractor may submit his or her own site specific drawings, specifications, and plans for permitting ...

6. Miscellaneous

• Department of Health
  • Board of Pharmacy
    • Department of Health, Board of Pharmacy
    • Department of Health, Board of Pharmacy