Vol. 39, No. 196 (10/08/2013)

1. Notices of Development of Proposed Rules and Negotiated Rulemaking

• Department of Children and Families
  • Office on Homelessness
    • To set parameters and key terms of the new Homelessness Prevention Grant Program established in chapter 2013-74, Laws of Florida. The rule will provide definitions and eligibility criteria for grant applicants and program recipients, define ...
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Division of Hotels and Restaurants
    • To correct a cross-reference.
  • Florida Real Estate Appraisal Board
    • The Board proposes the rule amendment to delete unnecessary language and to add reference to Rule 61J1-9.001.
    • The Board proposes the rule amendment to modify the language to clarify what defines “address of record.”
    • The Board proposes the rule amendment to delete unnecessary language, and to add reference to Rule 61J1-9.001

2. Proposed Rules

• Regional Planning Councils
  • Northeast Florida Regional Planning Council
    • The Council proposes to amend the Northeast Florida Strategic Regional Policy Plan to incorporate the recommendations of its evaluation and appraisal report completed in accordance with Section 186.511, F.S., as well as recommendations developed by ...
      • Due of Comment: 10/29/2013
• Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission
  • Freshwater Fish and Wildlife
    • The proposed rule amendment is to reduce conflict among recreational anglers and commercial haul seine operations. The amendment proposes to increase the area in which commercial fishers may use a haul seine by 5,100 acres, clarify current rule ...
      • Due of Comment: 10/29/2013
• Department of Health
  • Board of Nursing
    • The board proposes the rule amendment to update the forms incorporated by reference.
      • Due of Comment: 10/29/2013
  • Board of Physical Therapy Practice
    • : The Board proposes the rule amendment to comply with the additional accrediting criteria established by Chapter 2013-093, Laws of Florida and to update the application form.
      • Due of Comment: 10/29/2013
  • Board of Optometry
    • The Board proposes the substantial rewrite of the rule to update the existing rule and to develop procedures regarding the formulary of topical ocular pharmaceutical agents as authorized by Chapter 2013-26, Laws of Florida and to renumber the rule ...
      • Due of Comment: 10/29/2013
    • The Board proposes the rule amendment to delete unnecessary language and add new language to update the rule in accordance with Chapter 2013-26, Laws of Florida.
      • Due of Comment: 10/29/2013
    • The Board proposes the rule amendment to delete unnecessary language and add new language to update the rule in accordance to Chapter 2013-26, Laws of Florida.
      • Due of Comment: 10/29/2013
    • The Board proposes the rule amendment to amend the rule to comply with Chapter 2013-26, Laws of Florida, including updating the rule title; deleting superseded language; adding new language as required by the legislation; and renumbering the rule ...
      • Due of Comment: 10/29/2013
• Agency for Health Care Administration
  • Health Facility and Agency Licensing
    • The Agency proposes to revise rules related to abortion clinic standards and licensure.
      • Due of Comment: 10/29/2013
• Department of Health
  • Board of Optometry
    • The Board proposes the rule amendment to update the application, update references, and to add new language if necessary.
      • Due of Comment: 10/29/2013

3. Notices of Changes, Corrections and Withdrawals

• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • State Boxing Commission
    • Pre-Match Physical for Amateurs
• Department of Children and Families
  • Economic Self-Sufficiency Program
    • Family-Related Medicaid Eligibility Determination Process, Family-Related Medicaid Income and Resource Criteria, Family-Related Medicaid Budgeting Criteria
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Division of Alcoholic Beverages and Tobacco
    • Application for Vehicle Permits, Application for Mortgagee's Interest in Spirituous Alcoholic Beverage License; Request for Alcoholic Beverage Lien Search, Application for One/Two/Three Day Permit or Special Sales License, Application for Change to ...

4. Petitions and Dispositions Regarding Rule Variance or Waiver

• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Division of Hotels and Restaurants
    • Lake County Judicial Center. Petitioner seeks an emergency variance of the requirements of ASME A17.1, Section 2.4.4(b), as adopted by 61C-5.001(1), Florida Administrative Code that requires upgrading the elevators maximum bottom runby which poses ...
    • Embassy Suites Orlando-Jamaican Court. Petitioner seeks an emergency 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’ ...
    • Parker Lakeland Medical Center. Petitioner seeks a variance of the requirements of ASME A17.1b, Section 2.20.1, 2.18.5.1 as adopted by 61C-5.001(1)(a), Florida Administrative Code that requires steel ropes of a minimum diameter of 9.5 mm which poses ...
    • On October 7, 2013 the Division issued an order. The Final Order was in response to a Petition for a Variance from 234 N. Westmonte Office Bldg., filed September 12, 2013, and advertised on September 16, 2013 in Vol. 39, No. 180, of the Florida ...
    • On October 7, 2013, the Division issued an order. The Final Order was in response to a Petition for an emergency Variance from Shell Point Village Crystal Kitchen (1), filed September 19, 2013, and advertised on September 23, 2013 in Vol. 39, No. ...
    • On October 7, 2013 the Division issued an order. The Final Order was in response to a Petition for a temporary Variance from Douglas A. Fraser Towers Apts., filed September 4, 2013, and advertised on September 6, 2013 in Vol. 39, No. 174, of the ...
    • On October 7, 2013 the Division issued an order. The Final Order was in response to a Petition for an emergency temporary Variance from Peck Plaza, filed August 30, 2013, and advertised on September 16, 2013 in Vol. 39, No. 180, of the Florida ...
    • On October 7, 2013 the Division issued an order. The Final Order was in response to a Petition for a Variance from Autumn Sarasota Assisted/Memory Care Fac. (Elev 1), filed September 6, 2013, and advertised on September 16, 2013 in Vol. 39, No. 180,...
    • On October 7, 2013 the Division issued an order. The Final Order was in response to a Petition for a Variance from Autumn Sarasota Assisted/Memory Care Fac. (Elev 2), filed September 6, 2013, and advertised on September 16, 2013 in Vol. 39, No. 180,...
    • On October 7, 2013 the Division issued an order. The Final Order was in response to a Petition for a Variance from Reserve at Carlton (The), filed September 12, 2013, and advertised on September 16, 2013 in Vol. 39, No. 180, of the Florida ...
    • On October 7, 2013 the Division issued an order. The Final Order was in response to a Petition for an emergency Variance from Universal Studios-Project 722, filed September 10, 2013, and advertised on September 16, 2013 in Vol. 39, No. 180, of the ...
    • On October 7, 2013 the Division issued an order. The Final Order was in response to a Petition for a Variance from Universal Studios-Project 722, Elev #3, filed September 10, 2013, and advertised on September 16, 2013 in Vol. 39, No. 180, of the ...

5. Notices of Meetings, Workshops and Public Hearings

• Department of State
  • Division of Historical Resources
    • To review applications for the Florida Historical Marker Program.; October 22, 2013, 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.; R.A. Gray Building, Room 404, 500 South Bronough Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0250.
      • Hearing Meeting: R.A. Gray Building, Room 404, 500 South Bronough Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0250.
• Department of Management Services
  • Division of Communications
    • To discuss and take action on the Florida Region 9, 800 MHz Committee (FCC Region 9) agenda. A formal agenda will be provided on the day of the meeting. All committee members and public safety agencies, including state, municipality, county, ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Hilton Tampa Downtown, 211 N. Tampa St., Tampa, Florida.
    • To discuss and take action on the Florida Region 9, 700 MHz Committee (FCC Region 9) agenda. A formal agenda will be provided on the day of the meeting. All committee members and public safety agencies, including state, municipality, county, ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Hilton Tampa Downtown, 211 N. Tampa St., Tampa, Florida.
• Regional Planning Councils
  • Southwest Florida Regional Planning Council
    • The regular monthly meeting of the SWFRPC board.; Thursday, October 17, 2013 at 9:00 AM; Southwest Florida Regional Planning Council - 1st floor conference room at 1926 Victoria Avenue in Fort Myers
      • Hearing Meeting: Southwest Florida Regional Planning Council - 1st floor conference room at 1926 Victoria Avenue in Fort Myers
• Executive Office of the Governor
  • Departmental
    • General Commission business.; Tuesday, October 22, 2013, 1:00 p.m. until all business is complete.; 1(888)670-3525, passcode 3822432866#
      • Hearing Meeting: 1(888)670-3525, passcode 3822432866#
• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • Region XII Training Council
    • The agenda will include but is not limited to F.D.L.E./C.J.S.T.C. updates: Palm Beach State College/Criminal Justice Institute Assessment Center Updates; Region XII budget approval and any other business.; November 14, 2013 - 8:35am; West Palm Beach ...
      • Hearing Meeting: West Palm Beach Police Department Community Room 600 Banyan Boulevard West Palm Beach, FL
  • QCAusa
    • U.S. 301 between Harney Road and Jackson Road Construction Open House The open house is being held to inform interested persons of improvements being made on U.S. 301 between Harney Road and Jackson Road. The improvements include widening the ...
      • Hearing Meeting: The Florida Department of Transportation Auditorium, 11201 N. McKinley Drive, Tampa, FL 33615
• Department of State
  • Division of Historical Resources
    • FOMSL Board of Directors will discuss financial reports, vendor contracts and other friends' business.; Board of Directors Meeting, October 17, 2013, 6:00 p.m.; Mission San Luis Mission, 2100 W Tennessee Street, Tallahassee, FL 32304
      • Hearing Meeting: Mission San Luis Mission, 2100 W Tennessee Street, Tallahassee, FL 32304
• Regional Planning Councils
  • Northeast Florida Regional Planning Council
    • Regular Monthly Meetings.; November 7, 2013: Planning & Growth Management Committee at 9:00am; Personnel, Budget & Finance Committee at 9:30am; Board of Directors at 10:00am; Joint Legislative Committee & Awards Selection Ad-Hoc Committee ...
      • Hearing Meeting: 6850 Belfort Oaks Place, Jacksonville, FL 32216.
• Space Florida
  • Departmental
    • Governance & Compensation Committee Meeting; Wednesday, October 23, 2013, 10:00am-11:30am EST; Teleconference
      • Hearing Meeting: Teleconference
• Department of Health
  • Board of Pharmacy
    • To review those cases on which a determination of existence of probable cause has already been made.; Thursday, October 17, 2013, 9:00a.m.; Conference call number: 888 670-3525, conference code: 5134896685.
      • Hearing Meeting: Conference call number: 888 670-3525, conference code: 5134896685.
• Space Florida
  • Departmental
    • Space Florida Audit & Accountability Committee Meeting; Friday, October 25, 2013, 10:00am-11:00am EST; Teleconference
      • Hearing Meeting: Teleconference
• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • North Florida Broadband Authority
    • The North Florida Broadband Authority (NFBA) Board of Directors announces that a regular monthly meeting will be held on Wednesday, October 9, 2013, and all interested persons are invited. The NFBA is a public body created by Interlocal Agreement ...
      • Hearing Meeting: 205 NE Marion Street Lake City, FL 32055
• Department of Environmental Protection
  • Departmental
    • The purpose of the meeting is to update the members of the WQPP Canal Restoration Advisory Subcommittee on the progress of ongoing projects and to discuss future actions. The meeting is open to the public.; October 18, 2013, 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.; ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Marathon Government Center, Board Meeting Room, 2798 Overseas Highway, Marathon, FL 33050
• State Board of Administration
  • Departmental
    • The discussion will include the October claims-paying capacity estimates and other general business of the Council.; October 15, 2013, 1:30 p.m. (ET) to conclusion of meeting. Persons who wish to participate by phone may call 1-888-670-3525, ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Room 116 (Hermitage Conference Room), 1801 Hermitage Blvd., Tallahassee, Florida.
• Water Management Districts
  • Southwest Florida Water Management District
    • Tour of the Bahia Beach Habitat Restoration Project. One or more Governing Board members may attend.; Friday, Oct. 25, 2013 8:45 a.m.; The Resort and Club at Little Harbor, 611 Destiny Dr., Ruskin, FL 33570
      • Hearing Meeting: The Resort and Club at Little Harbor, 611 Destiny Dr., Ruskin, FL 33570
    • Lake Panasoffkee Public Information Meeting — Public meeting to educate residents about the Lake Panasoffkee levels and the current condition of the lake. Starting at 6:00 p.m., there will be a presentation about how the lake functions in connection ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Lake Panasoffkee Recreation Center, 1589 CR 459, Lake Panasoffkee, FL 33538
• Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
  • Division of Marketing and Development
    • FAME Committee meeting notice (this notice replaces the September 30 notice which incorrectly stated the meeting is October 6, 2013) The purpose of this meeting is to conduct general business of the Florida Alligator Marketing and Education ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Bert Harris Ag Center/IFAS Extension 4509 George Boulevard Sebring, FL 33875 (863) 402-6540 Contact: Valorie Henderson
  • Division of Licensing
    • This proposed rule will adopt a slightly revised version of the Firearms Instructors Training Manual. Because of the tremendous increase in the nation-wide demand for weapons in recent years and the resulting shortage of ammunition, licensed ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Betty Easley Conference Center Capital Circle Office Center 4075 Esplanade Way Tallahassee, Florida
• Regional Planning Councils
  • Withlacoochee Regional Planning Council
    • Chairman report, Committee updates, and other organizational matters regarding the committees.; Training Subcommittee, Wednesday, October 16, 2013, 9:30 a.m. Local Emergency Planning Committee, Wednesday, October 16, 2013, 10:30 a.m.; Withlacoochee ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Withlacoochee Regional Planning Council, 1241 SW 10th Street, Ocala, FL 34471-0323
• Department of Health
  • Board of Nursing
    • For cases previously heard by the panel.; November 19, 2013 @ 10:30 am; Department of Health, Tallahassee at Meet Me Number (888) 670-3525 code 1135981458.
      • Hearing Meeting: Department of Health, Tallahassee at Meet Me Number (888) 670-3525 code 1135981458.
• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • Northwood Shared Resource Center
    • Approval of Minutes, Reports from Finance Committee, Operational Committee, Midrange and Mainframe Professional Rates, Rate Based to Monthly Cost Recovery Billing, Direct Bills and Administrative Charges, Enterprise Backup Solution, Member at Large ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Department of Business and Professional Regulation, Professions Board Room, 1940 North Monroe Street, Tallahassee, FL 32399.
• Department of Education
  • State Board of Education
    • The meeting agenda will consist of updates on the formation of a task force to review school grading, meetings for input on standards for English Language Arts and Mathematics, and the Communication Plan. Updates will be provided by President Jim ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Tampa Airport Marriott, Tampa International Airport, 4200 George J. Bean Parkway, Duval Room, Tampa, FL 33607.
    • The Florida Department of Education is holding three public meetings to take public comment on the state’s mathematics and English language arts (ELA) standards.; October 15, 2013, 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.; Hillsborough Community College, Dale Mabry ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Hillsborough Community College, Dale Mabry Campus, 4001 West Tampa Bay Blvd., Auditorium – Room 111, Tampa, FL. 33614.
• Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
  • Division of Administration
    • This is a meeting is to discuss general business of the Executive Committee; Friday, October 18, 2013, 9:00 a.m.; Call in number: 888-670-3525 Conference Code: 351-171-6520
      • Hearing Meeting: Call in number: 888-670-3525 Conference Code: 351-171-6520
• Agency for State Technology
  • Departmental
    • Approval of Minutes, Reports from Finance Committee, Operational Committee, Midrange and Mainframe Professional Rates, Rate Based to Monthly Cost Recovery Billing, Direct Bills and Administrative Charges, Enterprise Backup Solution, Member at Large ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Department of Business and Professional Regulation, Professions Board Room, 1940 North Monroe Street, Tallahassee, FL 32399.

6. Notices of Petitions and Dispositions Regarding Declaratory Stat

• Department of Health
  • Board of Physical Therapy Practice
    • Amy Concilla, P.T., filed on October 2, 2013.; The petition seeks the Board’s interpretation of Section 456.41 Florida Statutes, and the whether the term “complementary or alternative health care treatment” as defined in section 2(a) includes ...
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Construction Industry Licensing Board
    • City of Port St. Lucie, on September 26, 2013; The Petitioner seeks a declaratory statement on Chapter 489, Florida Statutes, regarding whether Miccosukee and Seminole Tribal members are exempt from licensure when contracting with consumers off the ...

7. Notices Regarding Bids, Proposals and Purchasing

• Department of Children and Families
  • Departmental
    • Department of Children and Families, Departmental

8. Miscellaneous

• Department of Economic Opportunity
  • Division of Community Development
    • Department of Economic Opportunity, Division of Community Development
• Department of Revenue
  • Departmental
    • Department of Revenue, Departmental