Vol. 39, No. 220 (11/12/2013)

1. Notices of Development of Proposed Rules and Negotiated Rulemaking

• Department of Health
  • Board of Opticianry
    • The Board proposes the rule amendment to delete unnecessary language and to add new language to the apprenticeship requirements and training program.
  • Board of Nursing Home Administrators
    • The Board proposes to develop and adopt a new rule to establish procedures for public participation in public meetings.
    • The Board proposes the rule amendment to delete unnecessary language and to add new language to clarify the requirements for continuing education credits for licensure renewal and to renumber the rule accordingly
• Department of Citrus
  • Departmental
    • New rule sets anhydrous citric acid standards for Navels at .36.
• Agency for Health Care Administration
  • Health Facility and Agency Licensing
    • The Agency proposes to revise rules related to abortion clinic standards and licensure.
    • The Agency is proposing to amend the rules governing organ, eye and tissue procurement organization certification procedures to update and conform to current statutory provisions.
    • The purpose is to revise the rules in Chapter 59A-27 to reduce the regulatory burden for health care services pools and to update the rules to conform to law changes. The revisions remove the rules that are now in Chapter 408, Part II, Florida ...

2. Proposed Rules

• Navigation Districts
  • Florida Inland Navigation District
    • The proposed rule amendment is being promulgated to implement changes in the administration of the District's Cooperative Assistance Program that will assist the District and program applicants in the review and evaluation of applications submitted ...
      • Due of Comment: 12/3/2013
    • The proposed rule amendment is being promulgated to implement changes in the administration of the District's Waterways Assistance Program that will assist the District and program applicants in the review and evaluation of applications submitted ...
      • Due of Comment: 12/3/2013

3. Notices of Changes, Corrections and Withdrawals

• Department of Financial Services
  • Finance
    • Adoption of Forms
    • Application or Appointment Procedures and Requirements
• Department of Health
  • Board of Opticianry
    • Re-Examination
    • Apprenticeship Requirements and Training Program
• Department of Revenue
  • Property Tax Oversight Program
    • Exchange of Evidence
• Department of Health
  • Board of Nursing
    • Requirements for Certification

4. Petitions and Dispositions Regarding Rule Variance or Waiver

• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Division of Hotels and Restaurants
    • On November 7, 2013 the Division issued an order. The Final Order was in response to a Petition for a Variance from Mills Park Apartments, filed October 15, 2013, and advertised on October 21, 2013 in Vol. 39, No. 205, of the Florida Administrative ...
    • On November 7, 2013 the Division issued an order. The Final Order was in response to a Petition for a temporary Variance from One Ocean Plaza, filed October 16, 2013, and advertised on October 21, 2013 in Vol. 39, No. 205, of the Florida ...
    • On November 7, 2013 the Division issued an order. The Final Order was in response to a Petition for a temporary Variance from Eastwind Condominium, filed October 7, 2013, and advertised on October 11, 2013 in Vol. 39, No. 199, of the Florida ...
  • Florida Real Estate Appraisal Board
    • a Variance or Waiver of Rule 61J1-4.010 (1)(c), F.A.C., filed by by Robert E. Keller, Qualified Representative, on behalf of Ian M. Squire, and the requirement that a state certified appraiser must have 48 months of continuous licensure before ...
  • Board of Professional Engineers
    • Variance or Waiver, filed by Jelena Vukov, P.E. The Petitioner seeks the Variance or Waiver from Rule 61G15-20.007(1)(a), (b), (c) and (d), F.A.C., with respect to the requirement that each applicant for a Florida engineers license must demonstrate ...
• Department of Health
  • Board of Opticianry
    • that it has received a Petition for Variance or Waiver, filed on October 23, 2013, by Jelena Vukov, P.E. The Petitioner seeks the Variance or Waiver from Rule 61G15-20.007(1)(a), (b), (c) and (d), F.A.C., with respect to the requirement that each ...
• Water Management Districts
  • Southwest Florida Water Management District
    • a variance or waiver. Petitioner’s Name: Harry De Jong Rule No.: 40D-22.201 Nature of the rule for which variance or waiver is sought: lawn and landscape irrigation The Petition has been assigned tracking No. 14-4180.
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Construction Industry Licensing Board
    • of the issuance of an Order regarding the Petition for Variance or Waiver, filed on August 16, 2013, by Nilo A. Hernandez. The Notice of Petition for Waiver or Variance was published in Vol. 39, No. 185, of the September 23, 2013 Florida ...
    • variance or waiver filed by Robert Williams. The petitioner is seeking a permanent variance or waiver of Rule 61G4-16.005, F.A.C., which requires for the purpose of certification, a passing grade shall be valid only for a period of four (4) years ...

5. Notices of Meetings, Workshops and Public Hearings

• Agency for Health Care Administration
  • Health Facility and Agency Licensing
    • The Governor’s Panel on Excellence in Long-Term Care will be considering applications received for the Gold Seal Award designation. Other business as needed may also be discussed.; Monday, November 25, 2013, 2:00 p.m.; FL Agency for Health Care ...
      • Hearing Meeting: FL Agency for Health Care Administration, 2727 Mahan Drive, Building #3, Conference Room B, Tallahassee, FL 32308
• Department of State
  • Division of Library and Information Services
    • This is the initial meeting of the Steering Committe for the Florida Statewide Digital Action Plan project.; November 18, 2013, 10 a.m. Eastern; Dial in number: 1.888.670.3525, Participant pass code: 5981801679.
      • Hearing Meeting: Dial in number: 1.888.670.3525, Participant pass code: 5981801679.
• Regional Planning Councils
  • North Central Florida Regional Planning Council
    • To conduct the regular business of the Clearinghouse Committee of the North Central Florida Regional Planning Council.; November 26, 2013 at 3:00 p.m.; Charles F. Justice Conference Room, North Central Florida Regional Planning Council, 2009 ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Charles F. Justice Conference Room, North Central Florida Regional Planning Council, 2009 Northwest 67th Place, Gainesville, Florida.
• Department of Health
  • Board of Psychology
    • Proposed Modifications to Rule 64B19-13.003, F.A.C., Continuing Education Guidelines.; Wednesday, December 4, 2013 beginning at approximately 8:00 a.m. or soon thereafter.; Conference Call: 1 (888) 670-3525. After dialing the meet me number, when ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Conference Call: 1 (888) 670-3525. After dialing the meet me number, when prompted, insert the 4389078941 followed by the # sign in order to join the meeting.
• Florida Housing Finance Corporation
  • Departmental
    • Request for Proposals 2013-12 State Housing Initiatives Partnership (SHIP) Program Compliance Monitoring Services The Review Committee meeting will be to discuss the proposals received from qualified Offerors for compliance monitoring services and ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Rick Seltzer Conference Room, Florida Housing Finance Corporation, 227 North Bronough Street, Suite 5000, Tallahassee, Florida, 32301-1329
    • Request for Proposals 2013-12 State Housing Initiatives Partnership (SHIP) Program Compliance Monitoring Services The Review Committee meeting will be to give the scores, rank the proposals and to submit recommendations to Florida Housing’s Board ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Rick Seltzer Conference Room, Florida Housing Finance Corporation, 227 North Bronough Street, Suite 5000, Tallahassee, Florida, 32301-1329
• Department of Health
  • Office of Statewide Research
    • To conduct review of new research studies involving human participants, modifications to existing studies, and continuing review of ongoing research to make sure research studies comply with regulations and the Department's ethical standards; ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Capital Circle Office Complex, Building 2585, Conference Room 310A, Tallahassee, Florida
• Department of Financial Services
  • FSC - Financial Institution Regulation
    • This is the final public hearing on the adoption of proposed amendments to Rule 69U-140.020, F.A.C., published on October 2, 2013, Vol.39, No. 192, Florida Administrative Register.; November 19, 2013, 9:00 a.m., during a regular meeting of the ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Cabinet Meeting Room, Lower Level, The Capitol, Tallahassee, Florida
  • Finance
    • This is the Final Public Hearing on the adoption of proposed amendments to Rule 69V-560.302, F.A.C., published on October 2, 2013, Vol.39, No. 192, Florida Administrative Register.; November 19, 2013, 9:00 a.m., during a regular meeting of the ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Cabinet Meeting Room, Lower Level, The Capitol, Tallahassee, Florida
• Department of Health
  • Office of Statewide Research
    • To conduct review of new research studies involving human participants, modifications to existing studies, and continuing review of ongoing research to make sure research studies comply with regulations and the Department's ethical standards.; ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Capital Circle Office Complex, Building 2585, Conference Room 310A, Tallahassee, Florida
    • To conduct review of new research studies involving human participants, modifications to existing studies, and continuing review of ongoing research to make sure research studies comply with regulations and the Department's ethical standards.; ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Capital Circle Office Complex, Building 2585, Conference Room 310A, Tallahassee, Florida
    • To conduct review of new research studies involving human participants, modifications to existing studies, and continuing review of ongoing research to make sure research studies comply with regulations and the Department's ethical standards.; March ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Capital Circle Office Complex, Building 2585, Conference Room 310A, Tallahassee, Florida
• Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
  • Division of Administration
    • The Council will be discussing general business matters.; Friday, November 22, 2013, 12:00 noon – 2:00 pm; Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida at 411 Mercy Drive, Orlando, FL, 32805-1019
      • Hearing Meeting: Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida at 411 Mercy Drive, Orlando, FL, 32805-1019
• Department of Health
  • Office of Statewide Research
    • To conduct review of new research studies involving human participants, modifications to existing studies, and continuing review of ongoing research to make sure research studies comply with regulations and the Department's ethical standards.; March ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Capital Circle Office Complex, Building 2585, Conference Room 310A, Tallahassee, Florida
    • To conduct review of new research studies involving human participants, modifications to existing studies, and continuing review of ongoing research to make sure research studies comply with regulations and the Department's ethical standards.; April ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Capital Circle Office Complex, Building 2585, Conference Room 310A, Tallahassee, Florida
    • To conduct review of new research studies involving human participants, modifications to existing studies, and continuing review of ongoing research to make sure research studies comply with regulations and the Department's ethical standards.; April ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Capital Circle Office Complex, Building 2585, Conference Room 310A, Tallahassee, Florida
    • To conduct review of new research studies involving human participants, modifications to existing studies, and continuing review of ongoing research to make sure research studies comply with regulations and the Department's ethical standards.; May 7,...
      • Hearing Meeting: Capital Circle Office Complex, Building 2585, Conference Room 310A, Tallahassee, Florida
    • To conduct review of new research studies involving human participants, modifications to existing studies, and continuing review of ongoing research to make sure research studies comply with regulations and the Department's ethical standards.; May ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Capital Circle Office Complex, Building 2585, Conference Room 310A, Tallahassee, Florida
    • To conduct review of new research studies involving human participants, modifications to existing studies, and continuing review of ongoing research to make sure research studies comply with regulations and the Department's ethical standards.; June ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Capital Circle Office Complex, Building 2585, Conference Room 310A, Tallahassee, Florida
    • To conduct review of new research studies involving human participants, modifications to existing studies, and continuing review of ongoing research to make sure research studies comply with regulations and the Department's ethical standards.; June ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Capital Circle Office Complex, Building 2585, Conference Room 310A, Tallahassee, Florida
    • To conduct review of new research studies involving human participants, modifications to existing studies, and continuing review of ongoing research to make sure research studies comply with regulations and the Department's ethical standards.; July ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Capital Circle Office Complex, Building 2585, Conference Room 310A, Tallahassee, Florida
    • To conduct review of new research studies involving human participants, modifications to existing studies, and continuing review of ongoing research to make sure research studies comply with regulations and the Department's ethical standards.; July ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Capital Circle Office Complex, Building 2585, Conference Room 310A, Tallahassee, Florida
• Department of Children and Families
  • Substance Abuse Program
    • This is a Suicide Prevention Coordinating Council conference call that entails a discussion of how goals, objectives, and initiatives are being coordinated; a review of current goals/objectives as well as any revisions that could make these goals ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Call in number: 888-670-3525 Participant code: 8007400450 1317 Winewood Blvd., Building 6, Conference Room B, Tallahassee, FL 32399
    • This is a Suicide Prevention Coordinating Council Updates that will feature updates on statewide training initiatives, a review of the November meeting minutes, and a discussion of content and recommendations for the annual report.; Friday, ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Call in number: 888-670-3525 Participant code: 8007400450 1317 Winewood Blvd., Building 6, Conference Room B, Tallahassee, FL 32399
• Department of Education
  • State Board of Education
    • The meeting agenda will consist of approval of minutes of the State Board meetings held September 17 and October 15, 2013. An update on high performing states in selecting an assessment and an overview of the public meetings on Florida Standards ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Santa Fe College, Northwest Campus, Fine Arts Hall, 3000 NW 83rd Street, Gainesville, FL 32606.
• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • Florida Automobile Joint Underwriting Association
    • Discuss procedures and duties of the Producer Review Committee and any other subject matters.; December 5, 2013, 1 PM EST; Toll-Free-Dial-In: 1-877-826-6967 Conference ID number: 2867636526#
      • Hearing Meeting: Toll-Free-Dial-In: 1-877-826-6967 Conference ID number: 2867636526#
    • Review Claims Provider performance in claims handling and any other matters that may come before the committee.; Thursday, December 12, 2013, 9:00 a.m.; York Risk Services Group, 605 Crescent Executive Court, Suite 300, Lake Mary, Florida 32746
      • Hearing Meeting: York Risk Services Group, 605 Crescent Executive Court, Suite 300, Lake Mary, Florida 32746
• Department of Elder Affairs
  • Office of Public and Professional Guardians
    • Foundation for Indigent Guardianship, Inc., ByLaws Revision Workshop; December 4, 2013 1:30 p.m.; Conference call, Call number 1-888-670-3525
      • Hearing Meeting: Conference call, Call number 1-888-670-3525
• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • Northwood Shared Resource Center
    • Approval of Minutes, Reports from Finance Committee, Operational Committee, Midrange and Mainframe Professional Rates, Direct Bills and Administrative Charges, Rate Changes: Mainframe - Midrange Storage, Enterprise Backup Solution, DFS Tape Library ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Department of Business and Professional Regulation, Professions Board Room, 1940 North Monroe Street, Tallahassee, FL 32399
• Department of Financial Services
  • Finance
    • This is the Final Public Hearing on the adoption of proposed amendments to Rule 69V-560.102, F.A.C., published on October 2, 2013, Vol.39, No. 192, Florida Administrative Register.; November 19, 2013, 9:00 a.m., during a regular meeting of the ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Cabinet Meeting Room, Lower Level, The Capitol, Tallahassee, Florida
    • This is the Final Public Hearing on the adoption of proposed amendments to Rule 69V-560.1012, F.A.C., published on October 2, 2013, Vol.39, No. 192, Florida Administrative Register.; November 19, 2013, 9:00 a.m., during a regular meeting of the ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Cabinet Meeting Room, Lower Level, The Capitol, Tallahassee, Florida
• Department of State
  • Division of Historical Resources
    • Committee members will discuss financial reports, vendor contracts, budget and other friends' business.; FOMSL Finance and Investment Committee Meeting, November 21, 2013 at 4:00 p.m.; Mission San Luis, 2100 W Tennessee Street, Tallahassee, FL
      • Hearing Meeting: Mission San Luis, 2100 W Tennessee Street, Tallahassee, FL
• Department of Citrus
  • Departmental
    • The Commission will convene for the purpose of standing committee meetings and the regularly scheduled meeting of the Florida Citrus Commission. The Commission will address issues pertaining to budget items and revisions, contracts, advertising ...
      • Hearing Meeting: 605 E. Main Street, Bartow, Florida 33830
• State Board of Administration
  • Departmental
    • The Trustees of the State Board of Administration of Florida will be asked for permission to file a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking to amend or repeal the following rules, as applicable: Amendments are being proposed to Rule 19-7.002 to adopt the most ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Cabinet Meeting Room, Lower Level, The Capitol, Tallahassee, Florida
    • The Trustees of the State Board of Administration of Florida will be asked for permission to file a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking to amend the following rules, as applicable: Rules 19-11.002, 19-11.006 and 19-11.007, F.A.C., are being amended to ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Cabinet Meeting Room, Lower Level, The Capitol, Tallahassee, Florida
• Agency for State Technology
  • Departmental
    • Approval of Minutes, Reports from Finance Committee, Operational Committee, Midrange and Mainframe Professional Rates, Direct Bills and Administrative Charges, Rate Changes: Mainframe - Midrange Storage, Enterprise Backup Solution, DFS Tape Library ...
      • 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 Respiratory Care
    • Kelly Colon; The following is a summary of the agency’s declination of the petition: The Board stated in its Final Order filed on October 29, 2013, that the statute is clear on its face and declines to answer the petition

7. Notice of Petitions and Dispositions Regarding the Validity of R

• Department of Children and Families
  • Agency for Persons with Disabilities
    • E. S. vs. Agency for Persons with Disabilities; Case No.: 13-2002RU; Dismissed
    • J. W. vs. Agency for Persons with Disabilities; Case No.: 13-2032RU; Dismissed
    • J. L. G. vs. Agency for Persons with Disabilities; Case No.: 13-2033RU; Dismissed
    • D. V. vs. Agency for Persons with Disabilities; Case No.: 13-2039RU; Dismissed
    • J. B. vs. Agency for Persons with Disabilities; Case No.: 13-2043RU; Dismissed
    • D. R. vs. Agency for Persons with Disabilities; Case No.: 13-2083RU; Dismissed
    • J. W. vs. Agency for Persons with Disabilities; Case No.: 13-2085RU; Dismissed
    • K. V. vs. Agency for Persons with Disabilities; Case No.: 13-2086RU; Dismissed
    • D. C. W. vs. Agency for Persons with Disabilities; Case No.: 13-2272RU; Dismissed
    • B. J. O. vs. Agency for Persons with Disabilities; Case No.: 13-2401RU; Dismissed
    • J. S. vs. Agency for Persons with Disabilities; Case No.: 13-2419RU; Dismissed
    • L. S. vs. Agency for Persons with Disabilities; Case No.: 13-2429RU; Dismissed
    • C. S. vs. Agency for Persons with Disabilities; Case No.: 13-2451RU; Dismissed

8. Notices Regarding Bids, Proposals and Purchasing

• Regional Planning Councils
  • East Central Florida Regional Planning Council
    • Regional Planning Councils, East Central Florida Regional Planning Council

9. Miscellaneous

• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • Florida Automobile Joint Underwriting Association
    • Other Agencies and Organizations, Florida Automobile Joint Underwriting Association
• Department of Health
  • Board of Medicine
    • Department of Health, Board of Medicine