Vol. 40, No. 211 (10/29/2014)

1. Notices of Development of Proposed Rules and Negotiated Rulemaking

• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Board of Accountancy
    • The Board proposes the rule amendment to add a disciplinary guideline for the violation of failure to obtain continuing education hours required by Section 473.212, F.S. and Rule 61H1-33.003, F.A.C.

2. Proposed Rules

• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Division of Hotels and Restaurants
    • To capture compliance with ASME A17.7 with permit applications, clarify elevator cab changes requiring an alteration permit, require an inspection to close an alteration permit, and adopt updated forms.
      • Due of Comment: 11/19/2014
• Department of Management Services
  • E911 Board
    • This amendment is an update to the existing Rural County Grants rule and application.
      • Due of Comment: 11/19/2014
• Agency for Health Care Administration
  • Medicaid
    • The purpose of new Rule 59G-7.007 is to implement the Health Insurance Premium Payment (HIPP) program to reimburse recipients for premiums paid to Employer Sponsored Insurance plans.
      • Due of Comment: 11/19/2014

3. Petitions and Dispositions Regarding Rule Variance or Waiver

• Department of Health
  • Division of Environmental Health
    • the Polk County Sheriff’s Office. The petitioner is seeking a waiver from subparagraph 64E-5.502(1)(a)6., F.A.C., which prohibits individuals from being exposed to radiation from an x-ray machine for training, demonstration or other purposes unless ...
    • the Orange County Corrections Department. The petitioner is seeking a waiver from subparagraph 64E-5.502(1)(a)6., F.A.C., which prohibits individuals from being exposed to radiation from an x-ray machine for training, demonstration or other ...
  • Board of Medicine
    • waiver filed by Martin Bazi, 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 Board ...
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Division of Hotels and Restaurants
    • Hunt Club Parcel 1 Bldg C Job. Petitioner seeks a 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 operations which poses a significant ...
    • Lincoln Towers. Petitioner seeks an emergency temporary variance of the requirements of ASME A17.3, Section 3.11.3, as adopted by 61C-5.001(1), Florida Administrative Code that requires upgrading the elevators with firefighters’ emergency ...
    • Orchid Run Apartments. Petitioner seeks an emergency variance of the requirements of ASME A17.1b, Section 2.20.4, 2.18.5.1 and 8.11.2.1.3(cc)(1) & (3) as adopted by 61C-5.001(1)(a), Florida Administrative Code that requires steel ropes of a minimum ...
    • Westgate Lakes Parking Garage. Petitioner seeks a variance of the requirements of ASME A17.1b, Section 2.20.4, 2.18.5.1, and 2.24.2.1 as adopted by 61C-5.001(1)(a), Florida Administrative Code that requires the use of a 9.5 mm steel rope and ...
    • Creekwood ALF. Petitioner seeks a variance of the requirements of ASME A17.1, Section 3.19.4.1, 3.19.4.4, 3.19.4.5, and 3.26.8, as adopted by 61C-5.001(1), Florida Administrative Code that requires upgrading the elevators shutoff valve, manual ...
    • Towne Hall Building at give Kids the World Village. Petitioner seeks an emergency variance of the requirements of ASME A17.1, Section 3.19.4.1, 3.19.4.4, 3.19.4.5, and 3.26.8, as adopted by 61C-5.001(1), Florida Administrative Code that requires ...
    • Watercrest Lake Nona ALF. Petitioner seeks a variance of the requirements of ASME A17.1, Section 3.19.4.1, 3.19.4.4, 3.19.4.5, and 3.26.8, as adopted by 61C-5.001(1), Florida Administrative Code that requires upgrading the elevators shutoff valve, ...
    • On September 22, 2014 the Division of Hotels and Restaurants received a Petition for an Emergency Variance for Subparagraph 61C-1.004(1)(a), Florida Administrative Code and Paragraph 5-202.11(A), 2009 FDA Food Code from Double Six Diner located in ...
  • Board of Landscape Architecture
    • waiver of Rule 61G10-18.006(3), F.A.C., filed by Corey G. Mathews, on behalf of Florida Chapter-American Society of Landscape Architects, requesting a waiver of the requirement that an Application for CE Course Approval be submitted for ...
  • Division of Hotels and Restaurants
    • On September 10, 2014 the Division of Hotels and Restaurants received a Petition for a Routine Variance for Paragraph 4-301.12(A), 2009 FDA Food Code and Paragraph 61C-4.010(5), Florida Administrative Code from Poolside Snack Bar located in ...

4. Notices of Meetings, Workshops and Public Hearings

• Department of Children and Families
  • Refugee Services
    • The purpose of the Collier Area Refugee Task Force meeting is to increase awareness of the refugee populations, share best practices, spot trends in refugee populations, build collaborations between agencies, help create good communication among ...
      • Hearing Meeting: TBD
• Department of State
  • Division of Library and Information Services
    • The Florida Statewide Digital Action Plan Steering Committee will meet to discuss project progress.; Wednesday, November 12, 2014, 1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. EST; Online Meeting
      • Hearing Meeting: Online Meeting
• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • Florida Workers' Compensation Joint Underwriting Association, Inc
    • The agenda shall cover approval of minutes and executive compensation plan matters.; November 13, 2014, beginning at 2:00 p.m. (Eastern Time); Contact Kathy Coyne at (941) 378-7408 to participate in the teleconference meeting.
      • Hearing Meeting: Contact Kathy Coyne at (941) 378-7408 to participate in the teleconference meeting.
• Department of Financial Services
  • Division of Treasury
    • This is a quarterly meeting of the Chief Financial Officer's Treasury Investment Committee pursuant to Section 17.575, Florida Statutes. The purpose of the meeting is to provide an overview of Treasury operations and performance.; November 5th, 2014,...
      • Hearing Meeting: 1801 Hermitage Boulevard, Room 440C, Tallahassee, Florida 32308
• 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.; November 5, 2014, 9:00 a.m. ; Reemployment Assistance Appeals ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Reemployment Assistance Appeals Commission, 101 Rhyne Building, 2740 Centerview Drive, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-4151
• Department of Citrus
  • Departmental
    • This workshop is to provide education on the history and background of expense allocation methods used by the Florida Department of Citrus and to study the impact of the various allocation methods on the cost per box and fund balance calculations ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Florida Department of Citrus, 605 E. Main Street, Bartow, Florida 33830
• Department of Transportation
  • Departmental
    • This Public Information Meeting will now occur on the scheduled alternate date of Tuesday, November 18, 2014 between 5 pm and 7 pm at the Florida International University, Management and Advanced Research Center (MARC) Pavilion, 2nd Floor, 11200 SW ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Florida International University, Management and Advanced Research Center (MARC) Pavilion, 2nd Floor, 11200 SW 8th Street, Miami, Florida 33199
• Water Management Districts
  • Suwannee River Water Management District
    • Governing Board Meeting to consider District business and conduct public hearings on regulatory and real estate matters. A workshop will follow the meeting.; Tuesday, November 11, 2014, 9:00 a.m.; District Headquarters, 9225 CR 49, Live Oak, FL ...
      • Hearing Meeting: District Headquarters, 9225 CR 49, Live Oak, FL 32060
• Department of Health
  • Board of Medicine
    • To conduct a public meeting to reconsider disciplinary cases with prior findings of probable cause.; Friday, November 7, 2014, 2:00 p.m.; 1 (888) 670-3525, Participation Code: 125-528-7056
      • Hearing Meeting: 1 (888) 670-3525, Participation Code: 125-528-7056
    • To conduct a public meeting to reconsider disciplinary cases with prior findings of probable cause.; Friday, November 21, 2014, 2:00 p.m.; 1 (888) 670-3525, Participation Code: 125-528-7056
      • Hearing Meeting: 1 (888) 670-3525, Participation Code: 125-528-7056

5. Notices of Petitions and Dispositions Regarding Declaratory Stat

• Department of Financial Services
  • Division of State Fire Marshal
    • Thomas Ippolito (the “Petitioner”) on October 17, 2014.; The Petition seeks the Department’s interpretation of National Fire Prevention Association (NFPA) 13:13.6.2, and NFPA 13:13.6.8.1.3.1. The Petition seeks clarification on whether fire ...

6. Miscellaneous

• Department of Health
  • Board of Medicine
    • Department of Health, Board of Medicine
  • Board of Dentistry
    • Department of Health, Board of Dentistry