Vol. 41, No. 211 (10/29/2015)

1. Notices of Development of Proposed Rules and Negotiated Rulemaking

• Department of Financial Services
  • Division of State Fire Marshal
    • The purpose of the proposed amendments is to update the rules, delete undefined terms and provide a telephone number and email address to report boiler accidents involving personal injury or explosion to the Boiler Safety Program.
• Agency for Health Care Administration
  • Medicaid
    • The purpose of the amendment to Rule 59G-4.055 is to update provider requirements, specify fee-for-service reimbursement information, align the rule with the Florida Medicaid Statewide Medicaid Managed Care program, and change the title to County ...
    • The purpose of the amendment to Rule 59G-4.100 is to update provider requirements, specify fee-for-service reimbursement information, align the rule with the Florida Medicaid Statewide Medicaid Managed Care program, and change the title to Federally ...
    • The purpose of the amendment to Rule 59G-4.280 is to update provider requirements, specify fee-for-service reimbursement information, align the rule with the Florida Medicaid Statewide Medicaid Managed Care program, and change the title to Rural ...

2. Proposed Rules

• State Board of Administration
  • Departmental
    • The State Board of Administration of Florida, Florida Hurricane Catastrophe Fund, seeks to amend the rule listed above to implement Section 215.555, F.S.
      • Due of Comment: 11/19/2015
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Division of Pari-Mutuel Wagering
    • The purposes and effects of the proposed rules are to update the guidelines that govern cardrooms in the state of Florida. Each of the above listed rules has been updated for clarity, efficiency, and congruency with statute.
      • Due of Comment: 11/19/2015
• Department of Revenue
  • Departmental
    • The purpose of the proposed amendment to Rule 12-10.008, F.A.C., is to repeal the form currently used to continue participation in the state revenue sharing. The Department of Revenue is no longer requiring the State Revenue Sharing Application, ...
      • Due of Comment: 11/19/2015
    • The purpose of the proposed amendment to Rule 12-13.009, F.A.C., is to remove the requirement that two witnesses are required to sign closing agreements. Witnesses are not statutorily required for these documents, and removing the requirement ...
      • Due of Comment: 11/19/2015
    • The purpose of the proposed amendment to Rule 12-16.003, F.A.C. (Form of Consent Agreements), is to adopt, by reference, updates to the Consent to Extend the Time to Issue an Assessment or File a Claim for Refund, form DR-872. These updates bring ...
      • Due of Comment: 11/19/2015
    • The purpose of the proposed amendments to Rule 12-22.007, F.A.C. (Registration Information Sharing and Exchange Program), is to adopt, by reference, changes to forms currently used to administer registration information sharing and exchange program.
      • Due of Comment: 11/19/2015
  • Sales and Use Tax
    • The purpose of the proposed amendments to Rule 12A-1.087, F.A.C. (Exemption for Power Farm Equipment; Electricity Used for Certain Agricultural Purposes; Suggested Exemption Certificate for Items Used for Agricultural Purposes), is to incorporate ...
      • Due of Comment: 11/19/2015
    • The purpose of the proposed amendments to Rule 12A-19.100, F.A.C. (Public Use Forms), is to adopt, by reference, changes to forms used to report the Florida communications services tax. Changes to forms DR-700016 and DR-700019 include reduced tax ...
      • Due of Comment: 11/19/2015
  • Miscellaneous Tax
    • The purpose of the proposed amendments to Rule 12B-4.003, F.A.C. (Public Use Forms), is to adopt, by reference, changes to three forms used to administer documentary stamp tax.
      • Due of Comment: 11/19/2015
    • The purpose of the proposed amendments to Rule 12B-5.150, F.A.C. (Public Use Forms), are to adopt, by reference, changes to three forms used by the Department in the administration of taxes imposed on fuels and pollutants. These changes bring the ...
      • Due of Comment: 11/19/2015
    • The purpose of the proposed amendments to Rule 12B-6.005, F.A.C. (Payment of Tax; Reports; Public Use Forms), is to adopt, by reference, changes to the Gross Receipts Tax Return, form DR-133. The purpose of the proposed amendments to Rule 12B-6....
      • Due of Comment: 11/19/2015
    • The purpose of the proposed amendments to Rule 12B-7.031, F.A.C. (Public Use Forms), is to adopt, by reference, changes to forms used to administer the Miami-Dade County Lake Belt mitigation fee and water treatment plant upgrade fee.
      • Due of Comment: 11/19/2015
    • The purpose of the proposed amendments to Rule 12B-8.003, F.A.C. (Tax Statement; Overpayments), is to adopt, by reference, changes to five forms used in the administration of the insurance premium taxes, fees, and surcharges.
      • Due of Comment: 11/19/2015
  • Corporate, Estate and Intangible Tax
    • Section 15 of Chapter 2011-76, Laws of Florida (L.O.F.), created a new tax credit for spaceflight projects to become effective October 1, 2015. The purpose of new Rule 12C-1.0194, F.A.C. (Corporate Income Tax Credit for Spaceflight Projects), is to ...
      • Due of Comment: 11/19/2015
    • The purpose of the proposed amendments to Rule 12C-2.0115, F.A.C. (Public Use Forms), is to adopt, by reference, changes to forms currently used to administer intangible personal property tax due on governmental leaseholds.
      • Due of Comment: 11/19/2015
  • Sales and Use Tax
    • The purpose of the proposed amendments to Rules 12A-1.007 (Aircraft, Boats, Mobile Homes, and Motor Vehicles) and 12A-1.041 (Photographers and Photo Finishers; Sales by Public Officials of Public Records), F.A.C., is to remove cross-references to ...
      • Due of Comment: 11/19/2015
• Department of Legal Affairs
  • Division of Victim Services and Criminal Justice Programs
    • To clarify definitions, documentation, benefits and procedures for claims, filed pursuant to the Crimes Compensation Act
      • Due of Comment: 11/19/2015

3. Notices of Changes, Corrections and Withdrawals

• Department of Financial Services
  • Division of Insurance Agent and Agency Services
    • Exemptions, Duties of Replacing Agent
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Board of Professional Engineers
    • Design of Structural Systems Utilizing Open Web Steel Joists and Joist Girders
    • Common Requirements to All Engineers Providing Threshold Building Inspection Services as Special Inspectors
• Agency for Health Care Administration
  • Health Facility and Agency Licensing
    • Licensure Application Process.

4. Petitions and Dispositions Regarding Rule Variance or Waiver

• Department of Health
  • Board of Massage Therapy
    • Angela Bascou. The Petitioner seeks the board's approval for a waiver requiring completion of a 500 hour program for licensure as Petitioner currently holds a massage license in California and a National Certification. Comments on this petition ...
• Department of Law Enforcement
  • Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission
    • a waiver of Rule 11B-35.002(2)(a), F.A.C., from Chief Alexander Casas of the Florida International University Police Department on behalf Carlos Ramos. Petitioner wishes to waive that part of the rule which states within four years of the beginning ...
• Department of Health
  • Board of Chiropractic Medicine
    • waiver and variance filed by Lyle W. Grenz, D.C. Petitioner is seeking a waiver or variance from Rule 64B2-13.004(2), Florida Administrative Code, which requires that only those classroom hours earned at Board approved continuing education courses ...
    • variance or waiver filed by Giulie Gallo, D.C. The petitioner is seeking a waiver or variance of Rule 64B2-13.004(1) Florida Administrative Code, which requires that for the purpose of renewing a license, an applicant must demonstrate to the Board ...
    • waiver and variance filed by Lyle W. Grenz, D.C. Petitioner is seeking a waiver or variance from Rule 64B2-13.004(2), Florida Administrative Code, which requires that only those classroom hours earned at Board approved continuing education courses ...
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Electrical Contractors' Licensing Board
    • variance or waiver filed by John Leavy. Petitioner is seeking a variance or waiver of Rule 61G6-6.017, Florida Administrative Code, which requires for the purpose of certification, a passing examination score on any part of the examination shall be ...
    • variance or waiver filed by Brooks Michael Myers. Petitioner is seeking a variance or waiver of Rule 61G6-6.017, Florida Administrative Code, which requires for the purpose of certification, a passing examination score on any part of the examination ...

5. Notices of Meetings, Workshops and Public Hearings

• Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission
  • Freshwater Fish and Wildlife
    • To receive public comment regarding considerations for FWC’s ten-year Management Plan for the FWC Lead Managed Portions of Box-R Wildlife Management Area (BRWMA). This hearing is being held EXCLUSIVELY for discussion of the DRAFT Box-R WMA ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Franklin County Court Room 33 Market Street Apalachicola, FL 32320
• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • MRGMiami
    • The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) District Six will hold a public meeting to discuss the design and scope of work for a roadway widening and reconstruction project along State Road (SR) 997/Krome Avenue from south of SW 296 Street to ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Redland Golf & Country Club, located at 24451 SW 177 Avenue, Miami, FL 33030
• Department of Transportation
  • Departmental
    • This meeting is an opportunity for interested persons to express their views concerning Financial Project ID Numbers 424026-4 and 424026-5, otherwise known as the I-95 Express Lanes project from International Golf Parkway in St. Johns County to the ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Renaissance World Golf Village Resort Legends Ballroom 500 South Legacy Trail St. Augustine, FL 32092
• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • Treasure Coast Education and Research Development Authority
    • Any matters that may come before the TCERDA Board for their consideration/authorization, including but not limited to minutes, treasurer's report, etc. ; November 12, 2015, 3:00 p.m.; Treasure Coast Research Park, in the UF/IRREC Building, 2199 S. ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Treasure Coast Research Park, in the UF/IRREC Building, 2199 S. Rock Road, Fort Pierce, FL., 34952
• Agency for Health Care Administration
  • Departmental
    • Discuss health information technology with industry leaders, subject matter experts, and Agency for Health Care Administration representatives through panel discussions.; November 12, 2015 from 12:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.; University of North Florida (...
      • Hearing Meeting: University of North Florida (UNF) Adam W. Herbert University Center 1 UNF Drive, Jacksonville, FL 32224
• Department of Children and Families
  • Departmental
    • Ongoing Pinellas Alliance Business; Monday, November 9, 2015 at 2:00 PM; Juvenile Welfare Board Building 14155 58th Street North Clearwater, FL 33760
      • Hearing Meeting: Juvenile Welfare Board Building 14155 58th Street North Clearwater, FL 33760
• Department of Legal Affairs
  • Division of Victim Services and Criminal Justice Programs
    • The Council shall make a systematic study of the conditions affecting black men and boys, including, but not limited to, homicide rates, arrest and incarceration rate, poverty, violence, drug abuse, death rates, disparate annual income levels, ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Toll Free Dial in Number: 888-670-3525 Conference Code: 7071360675
• Department of Children and Families
  • Family Safety and Preservation Program
    • The purpose of the public hearing is to consider the comments of the public directed to the scope and application of the following documents: 1) the Department of Children and Families Statewide Auxiliary Aids and Service Plan for Persons with ...
      • Hearing Meeting: person, at 1317 Winewood Boulevard, Building 4, Tallahassee, Florida; by conference call, via conference call number: (888) 670-3525, participant code: 7706501491
• Water Management Districts
  • Northwest Florida Water Management District
    • District business.; November 12, 2015; 81 Water Management Drive, Havana, FL
      • Hearing Meeting: 81 Water Management Drive, Havana, FL
• Regional Planning Councils
  • Treasure Coast Regional Planning Council
    • The Florida Regional Councils Association Path Forward Committee will hold its bi-weekly meeting.; November 6, 2015, 10:00 a.m.; Telephone Conference Call
      • Hearing Meeting: Telephone Conference Call
    • The Treasure Coast Regional Planning Council will conduct its Annual meeting.; December 11, 2015, 9:30 a.m.; Indian River State College Wolf High Technology Center 2400 SE Salerno Road Stuart, FL 34997
      • Hearing Meeting: Indian River State College Wolf High Technology Center 2400 SE Salerno Road Stuart, FL 34997
    • The Treasure Coast Regional Planning Council's Budget and Personnel Committee will meet prior to the regular Council meeting to discuss the annual review of Council's Executive Director.; December 11, 2015, 8:45 a.m.; Indian River State College ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Indian River State College Wolf High Technology Center 2400 SE Salerno Road Stuart, FL 34994
    • To conduct a meeting of Council's Nominating Committee. The Committee needs to develop a recommendation for the Year 2015 Officers.; December 11, 2015, 8:30 a.m.; Indian River State College Wolf High Technology Center 2400 SE Salerno Road Stuart, ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Indian River State College Wolf High Technology Center 2400 SE Salerno Road Stuart, FL 34997
    • To conduct a meeting of the Treasure Coast Regional Planning Council's Gubernatorial Committee.; December 11, 2015 (immediately following the regular Council meeting); Indian River State College Wolf High Technology Center 2400 SE Salerno Road ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Indian River State College Wolf High Technology Center 2400 SE Salerno Road Stuart, FL 34997
• Water Management Districts
  • Southwest Florida Water Management District
    • Governing Board Meeting, Committee Meetings and Public Hearing: Consider SWFWMD business. All or part of this meeting may be conducted by means of communications media technology in order to permit maximum participation of Governing Board members.; ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Tampa Service Office, 7601 US Highway 301 North, Tampa FL
• Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission
  • Departmental
    • This is the meeting of the Fish and Wildlife Research Institute Grants Program Committee to evaluate a proposal titled First direct assessment of the size-selectivity of hook and line gear, chevron traps and underwater cameras for Red Snapper and ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, Room 204, Koger-Berkeley, 2590 Executive Center Circle East Tallahassee FL 32301 and the Fish and Wildlife Research Institute, Room 2015-A, 100 8th Avenue S.E., St. Petersburg, Florida, 33701. Video conferencing will be used. Interested persons may participate through video conferencing by appearing in person at the Fish and Wildlife Research Institute, Room 2015-A, 100 8th Avenue S.E., St. Petersburg, Florida, 33701 or the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, Room 204, Koger-Berkeley, 2590 Executive Center Circle East Tallahassee FL 32301.
• Department of Financial Services
  • Division of Funeral, Cemetery, and Consumer Services
    • To conduct a public meeting to reconsider the following disciplinary case with prior findings of probable cause: Yvette E. Klausch., Case No. 164630-14-FC.; Tuesday, November 10, 2015, 10:00 a.m.; 111 West Madison Street, Claude Denson Pepper ...
      • Hearing Meeting: 111 West Madison Street, Claude Denson Pepper Building, Room 336J, Tallahassee, Florida 32399
  • Division of Treasury
    • The Deferred Compensation Advisory Council Meeting; November 13, 2015 @ 9:00 AM; The Hermitage Centre, Conference Room 440-C, 1801 Hermitage Boulevard, Tallahassee, Fl 32308
      • Hearing Meeting: The Hermitage Centre, Conference Room 440-C, 1801 Hermitage Boulevard, Tallahassee, Fl 32308

6. Notices of Petitions and Dispositions Regarding Declaratory Stat

• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Construction Industry Licensing Board
    • Frank Russo.; The petitioner seeks a declaratory statement regarding Section 489.105(3)(b), Florida Statutes, as to weather a CGC or CBC can perform/complete a swimming pool resurface with marcite or other coating; perform/complete pool waterline ...

7. Notices Regarding Bids, Proposals and Purchasing

• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • Departmental
    • Other Agencies and Organizations, Departmental
• Department of Education
  • Departmental
    • Department of Education, Departmental

8. Miscellaneous

• State Board of Administration
  • Departmental
    • State Board of Administration, Departmental
• Public Service Commission
  • Departmental
    • Public Service Commission, Departmental
• Department of Economic Opportunity
  • Division of Community Development
    • Department of Economic Opportunity, Division of Community Development