Vol. 41, No. 192 (10/02/2015)

1. Notices of Development of Proposed Rules and Negotiated Rulemaking

• Department of Legal Affairs
  • Division of Victim Services and Criminal Justice Programs
    • To incorporate forms referenced in rules
• State Board of Administration
  • Florida Prepaid College Board
    • The purpose and effect of this rule development is to update rules to reflect administrative changes and demands in relation to the establishment of the Florida ABLE Program.
    • The purpose and effect of this rule development is to create rules regarding the resource sharing between Florida ABLE, Inc. and the Florida Prepaid College Board
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Construction Industry Licensing Board
    • The purpose of the proposed amendment is to clarify the scope of practice of certified swimming pool specialty contractors
  • Regulatory Council of Community Association Managers
    • add language clarifying the professional responsibility to respond to receipt of regulatory letters.

2. Proposed Rules

• Department of Management Services
  • Personnel Management System
    • This rule is to be repealed. There will be no adverse effect on stakeholders or the public.
      • Due of Comment: 10/23/2015
    • This rule is to be repealed. There will be no adverse effect on stakeholders or the public.
      • Due of Comment: 10/23/2015
    • This rule is to be repealed. There will be no adverse effect on stakeholders or the public.
      • Due of Comment: 10/23/2015
    • This rule is to be repealed. There will be no adverse effect on stakeholders or the public.
      • Due of Comment: 10/23/2015
    • This rule is to be repealed. There will be no adverse effect on stakeholders or the public.
      • Due of Comment: 10/23/2015
    • This rule is to be repealed. There will be no adverse effect on stakeholders or the public.
      • Due of Comment: 10/23/2015
• Department of State
  • Division of Elections
    • To clarify and simplify appropriate requirements for uniform ballot content and layout applicable to existing and future certified voting systems, provide standards for new technology of “hybrid” voting system, and provide updated ballot forms.
      • Due of Comment: 10/23/2015
• Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles
  • Division of Driver Licenses
    • The purpose of this amendment is to clarify the number of driving tests to be taken by an applicant on any one day.
      • Due of Comment: 10/23/2015
  • Division of Motor Vehicles
    • The purpose is to amend the form cited in this rule.
      • Due of Comment: 10/23/2015
• Department of Education
  • State Board of Education
    • The purpose of this rule amendment is to make changes to Form IEPC SCF-1, Scholarship Program Compliance Form for Private School Participants in State Scholarship Programs. The effect will be a rule that is consistent with current procedures and the ...
      • Due of Comment: 10/23/2015
• Department of Financial Services
  • Division of Insurance Agent and Agency Services
    • The purpose of the proposed rule is to identify specific unfair methods of competition and unfair or deceptive acts or practices in the transaction of title insurance that are prohibited under Section 626.9541, F.S. The proposed rule provides agents,...
      • Due of Comment: 10/23/2015

3. Notices of Changes, Corrections and Withdrawals

• State Board of Administration
  • Florida Prepaid College Board
    • Participation Agreement, Maximum Account Balance Limit
• Department of Management Services
  • E911 Board
    • Requirements for Fee Remittance Submitted by or on Behalf of Wireless and Non-Wireless Service Providers
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Division of Alcoholic Beverages and Tobacco
    • Applications, Approved Forms
    • Hardship for Extension to Activate Quota License
• Department of Health
  • Board of Physical Therapy Practice
    • Certification of Public Records
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Division of Alcoholic Beverages and Tobacco
    • Deliveries to Vendors
    • Cigarette Distributing Agent - Requirements

4. Petitions and Dispositions Regarding Rule Variance or Waiver

• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Division of Hotels and Restaurants
    • City of Bushnell Petitioner seeks an emergency variance of the requirements of an unspecified Section of A17.3, as adopted by 61C-5.001(1), Florida Administrative Code that requires upgrading the elevators which poses a significant economic/...
    • Marbleside Building. Petitioner seeks an emergency variance of the requirements of an unspecified Section of A17.3, as adopted by 61C-5.001(1), Florida Administrative Code that requires upgrading the elevators which poses a significant economic/...

5. Notices of Meetings, Workshops and Public Hearings

• Department of Management Services
  • State Retirement Commission
    • To conduct hearings pursuant to section 121.23, Florida Statutes, and to consider other matters related to the business of the Commission.; October 22-23, 2015, 9:00 a.m.; The Embassy Suites Fort Lauderdale, 1100 SE 17th Street, Fort Lauderdale, ...
      • Hearing Meeting: The Embassy Suites Fort Lauderdale, 1100 SE 17th Street, Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33316
• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • Gulf Consortium
    • It is anticipated that two or more members of the Gulf Consortium Board of Directors may attend the National Association of Counties, Gulf Coast State Counties and Parishes Caucus at the Sandestin Hilton Golf and Beach Resort in Miramar Beach, ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Sandestin Hilton Golf and Beach Resort 9300 Emerald Coast Parkway Miramar Beach, Florida
• Water Management Districts
  • Southwest Florida Water Management District
    • Well Drillers Advisory Committee (WDAC) Meeting. Some members of the District's Governing Board may also attend the meeting.; Wednesday, October 21, 2015 at 1:30 p.m.; SWFWMD Tampa Service Office, 7601 Highway 301 N, Tampa, FL 33637
      • Hearing Meeting: SWFWMD Tampa Service Office, 7601 Highway 301 N, Tampa, FL 33637
• Department of Management Services
  • Commission on Human Relations
    • Commission panel discussion to determine the 10 finalist for the Florida Civil Rights Hall of Fame to be submitted to the full Commission Board for voting.; Tuesday, October 13, 2015 at 10:00 AM EST; Call 1-888-670-3525 and when prompted, enter ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Call 1-888-670-3525 and when prompted, enter passcode: 9988442611, followed by # key.
    • Voting on the 10 finalists of the Florida Civil Rights Hall of Fame to be submitted to the Governor.; Tuesday, October 13, 2015 at 2:00 PM EST; Call 1-888-670-3525 and when prompted, enter passcode: 9988442611, followed by # key.
      • Hearing Meeting: Call 1-888-670-3525 and when prompted, enter passcode: 9988442611, followed by # key.
• Department of Education
  • State Board of Education
    • Review of the State Plan Revisions.; October 15, 2015 from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.; Teleconference Number: 1(888) 670-3525
      • Hearing Meeting: Teleconference Number: 1(888) 670-3525
• Agency for Health Care Administration
  • Medicaid
    • The Agency for Health Care Administration will hold its annual Post Award Forum on Florida’s Managed Medical Assistance (MMA) program. The annual Post Award Forum provides stakeholders the opportunity to provide meaningful comment on the progress of ...
      • Hearing Meeting: THIS NOTICE REPLACES THE NOTICE PUBLISHED IN VOL. 41, NO 178, F.A.R., SEPTEMBER 14, 2015. PLEASE NOTE THAT THE CALL IN NUMBER AND PARTICIPANT CODE FOR THE PUBLIC MEETING HAS CHANGED. Agency for Health Care Administration, 2727 Mahan Drive, Building 3, Conference Room A, Tallahassee, Florida 32308. To participate by phone, please call 1-877-809-7264 and enter the participant code 78822163#.
• Executive Office of the Governor
  • Departmental
    • Advisory Council members will meet to conduct regular business of the Florida Faith-Based and Community-Based Advisory Council.; October 12, 2015, 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.; Rosen Centre Hotel, Salon 5-6, 9840 International Drive, Orlando, FL 32819
      • Hearing Meeting: Rosen Centre Hotel, Salon 5-6, 9840 International Drive, Orlando, FL 32819
• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • Enterprise Florida, Inc.
    • This meeting will discuss the following: • 9/16 Minutes • Carolina Arms FL, LLC - Bond Resolution ; Wednesday, October 7, 2015, 1:00p.m. – 1:30p.m.; South Conference Room Enterprise Florida, Inc. 800 North Magnolia Avenue, Suite 1100 Orlando,...
      • Hearing Meeting: South Conference Room Enterprise Florida, Inc. 800 North Magnolia Avenue, Suite 1100 Orlando, FL 32803
• Department of Financial Services
  • Securities
    • The Office will hold a public hearing to discuss changes to its proposed rules relating to registration/notice-filing of entities regulated under Chapter 517, F.S., published in the FAR on July 14, 2015.; October 26, 2015, 10:00 a.m.; Office of ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Office of Financial Regulation, Room B103, 101 East Gaines St., Fletcher Building, Tallahassee, Florida 32399
    • The Office will hold a public hearing to discuss changes to its proposed rules relating to registration of securities regulated under Chapter 517, F.S., published in the FAR on July 14, 2015.; October 26, 2015, 10:00 a.m.; Office of Financial ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Office of Financial Regulation, Room B103, 101 East Gaines St., Fletcher Building, Tallahassee, Florida 32399
    • The Office will hold a public hearing to discuss changes to its proposed rules relating to registration/notice-filing of entities regulated under Chapter 517, F.S., published in the FAR on July 14, 2015.; October 26, 2015, 10:00 a.m.; Office of ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Office of Financial Regulation, Room B103, 101 East Gaines St., Fletcher Building, Tallahassee, Florida 32399
• Department of Legal Affairs
  • Division of Victim Services and Criminal Justice Programs
    • Topics of discussion will include but not limited to mental health services and illnesses in Florida.; October 22, 2015; 2:30 PM – 4:30 PM; Toll Free Dial in Number: 888-670-3525 Conference Code: 7071360675
      • Hearing Meeting: Toll Free Dial in Number: 888-670-3525 Conference Code: 7071360675
• Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission
  • Departmental
    • First meeting of the Non-Motorized Boats Working Group, a committee of the Boating Advisory Council, to review and discuss non-motorized boating-related topics.; October 12, 2015, 1:00 p.m.; Fish and Wildlife Research Institute, 100 Eighth Avenue SE,...
      • Hearing Meeting: Fish and Wildlife Research Institute, 100 Eighth Avenue SE, Saint Petersburg, Florida 33701
• Department of Financial Services
  • Securities
    • This hearing, noticed on September 22, 2015, is cancelled. A rescheduled public hearing will be noticed on October 2, 2015.; October 27, 2015, 9:00 a.m., during a regular meeting of the Financial Services Commission.; Cabinet Meeting Room, Lower ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Cabinet Meeting Room, Lower Level, The Capitol, Tallahassee, Florida.
• Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission
  • Departmental
    • Regular meeting of the Boating Advisory Council to review and discuss boating-related topics and to take action, if needed. Such action may include discussion about non-motorized vessels and navigation regulations.; October 13, 2015, 8:30 a.m.; ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Hotel Indigo, 234 Third Avenue North, Saint Petersburg, Florida 33701
• Department of Financial Services
  • Securities
    • This hearing, noticed on September 22, 2015, is cancelled. A rescheduled public hearing will be noticed on October 2, 2015.; October 27, 2015, 9:00 a.m., during a regular meeting of the Financial Services Commission.; Cabinet Meeting Room, Lower ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Cabinet Meeting Room, Lower Level, The Capitol, Tallahassee, Florida.
• Department of Legal Affairs
  • Departmental
    • Annual Report and General Council business.; October 20, 2015, 1:00 p.m. until conclusion; This meeting will be held via teleconference. DIAL-IN INFORMATION: (888)670-3525 PARTICIPANT PASSCODE: 6970475836
      • Hearing Meeting: This meeting will be held via teleconference. DIAL-IN INFORMATION: (888)670-3525 PARTICIPANT PASSCODE: 6970475836
• Department of Management Services
  • Division of Purchasing
    • Public Meeting for negotiators to discuss the vendors' best and final offers for DMS-14/15-011 Human Resources Outsourcing - People First and recommendation for award. ; October 8, 2015, 10:00 AM ET; 4055 Esplanade Way Crosby's Café Conference ...
      • Hearing Meeting: 4055 Esplanade Way Crosby's Café Conference Room Tallahassee, FL 32399

6. Notices Regarding Bids, Proposals and Purchasing

• Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission
  • Departmental
    • Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, Departmental
• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • Area Agency on Aging of Central Florida, Inc. dba Senior Resource Alliance
    • Other Agencies and Organizations, Area Agency on Aging of Central Florida, Inc. dba Senior Resource Alliance
• Department of Education
  • Departmental
    • Department of Education, Departmental

7. Miscellaneous

• State Board of Administration
  • Departmental
    • State Board of Administration, Departmental
• Department of Veterans' Affairs
  • Division of Veterans' Benefits and Assistance
    • Definitions, Announcements, Applications and Due Process, Employment Preference When Numerically Based Selection Process Is Not Used, Reinstatement or Reemployment; Promotion Preference, Documentation of Preference Claim, Notice and Documentation by ...
• Agency for Health Care Administration
  • Certificate of Need
    • Agency for Health Care Administration, Certificate of Need
    • Agency for Health Care Administration, Certificate of Need
    • Agency for Health Care Administration, Certificate of Need
• Department of Health
  • Board of Nursing
    • Department of Health, Board of Nursing
    • Department of Health, Board of Nursing
    • Department of Health, Board of Nursing
• Department of Economic Opportunity
  • Division of Community Development
    • Department of Economic Opportunity, Division of Community Development
• Department of Management Services
  • Commission on Human Relations
    • Department of Management Services, Commission on Human Relations
• Department of Health
  • Board of Nursing
    • Department of Health, Board of Nursing
• Department of Financial Services
  • Division of Unclaimed Property
    • Department of Financial Services, Division of Legal Services
• Department of Management Services
  • Departmental
    • Department of Management Services, Departmental