Vol. 38, No. 71 (11/14/2012)

1. Notices of Development of Proposed Rules and Negotiated Rulemaking

• Water Management Districts
  • South Florida Water Management District
    • Section 601(h)(4)(B) of the Water Resources Development Act of 2000 requires the State of Florida to reserve or allocate water for the natural systems associated with implementation of Comprehensive Everglades Restoration Projects (CERP) in order to ...
    • Section 601(h)(4)(B) of the Water Resources Development Act of 2000 requires the State of Florida to reserve or allocate water for the natural systems associated with implementation of Comprehensive Everglades Restoration Projects (CERP) in order to ...
• Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
  • Division of Agricultural Environmental Services
    • The purpose of this rulemaking is to adopt by reference the forms utilized in the performance of duties relating to pesticide inspection and enforcement as prescribed in Chapter 487, Florida Statutes. The effect of this rulemaking will be to bring ...
    • The purpose of this rulemaking is to adopt by reference changes to s. 580.041, F.S. set forth in Section 30 of 2012 HB 7021 and enacted into law, July 1, 2012. The effect of this rulemaking will outline record keeping and reporting formatting of ...
• Department of Financial Services
  • OIR – Insurance Regulation
    • Removes the dollar amount cap and refers instead to the statute which contains the dollar amount and brings the rule in compliance with current law.

2. Proposed Rules

• Department of Health
  • Board of Occupational Therapy
    • The Board proposes the repeal of this rule since it is not necessary to submit photos with applications.
      • Due of Comment: 12/5/2012
• Department of Education
  • State Board of Education
    • The purpose of this rule amendment is to include scale scores for each Achievement Level for use in reporting student proficiency levels for the Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test (FCAT) 2.0 Science (grades 5 and 8), and the Biology 1 and ...
      • Due of Comment: 12/5/2012
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Division of Hotels and Restaurants
    • The purpose and effect of the rule development is to adopt disciplinary guidelines to specify the range of penalties applicable for each offense subject to disciplinary action that the Division of Hotels and Restaurants may impose under chapter 399, ...
      • Due of Comment: 12/5/2012
• Department of Education
  • State Board of Education
    • The purpose of this new rule is to ensure that students who are or were eligible members of the United States Armed Forces earn appropriate credit for military training, experience, and coursework at Florida College System institutions and are ...
      • Due of Comment: 12/5/2012
    • The purpose of this rule amendment is to implement Florida’s statutory requirements to effect safe and efficient transportation of Florida public school students by county school districts and charter schools. The Florida School Bus Specifications ...
      • Due of Comment: 12/5/2012
    • The purpose and effect of the proposed rule change is to incorporate changes into the calculation of the school grades formula for elementary, middle, high and combination schools. These changes include: setting the FCAT Writing standard for school ...
      • Due of Comment: 12/5/2012

3. Notices of Changes, Corrections and Withdrawals

• Department of Financial Services
  • OIR – Insurance Regulation
    • Funding of Preneed Contracts With Life Insurance or Annuities
• Department of Education
  • Office of Early Learning
    • Statewide Provider Contract for the School Readiness Program

4. Petitions and Dispositions Regarding Rule Variance or Waiver

• Florida Housing Finance Corporation
  • Departmental
    • An entry of an Order Granting a Petition for Waiver or Variance NAME OF THE PETITIONER: AVON PARK HOUSING AUTHORITY DATE PETITION WAS FILED: September 7, 2012 RULE NUMBER AND NATURE OF THE RULE FROM WHICH THE WAIVER OR VARIANCE IS SOUGHT: Rule ...

5. Notices of Meetings, Workshops and Public Hearings

• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • Citizens Property Insurance Corporation
    • Items of discussion include, but are not limited to, business before the Claims Committee.; November 26, 2012, 1:00 p.m. (EST); Conference Call: 1(866)361-7525, Conference ID: 5219676193#
      • Hearing Meeting: Conference Call: 1(866)361-7525, Conference ID: 5219676193#
  • Florida Workers' Compensation Insurance Guaranty Assoc., Inc.
    • The Committee will meet regarding the general business of the Association. The agenda will include but not limited to: Minutes, THF Engagement Letter and Committee Charter/Checklist.; November 29, 2012 at 3:00 p.m.; Hyatt Regency Airport Orlando ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Hyatt Regency Airport Orlando Hotel, Orlando, FL
    • The Committee will meet regarding the general business of the Association. The agenda will include but not limited to: Minutes, Investment Report and Investment Policy Review.; November 29, 2012 at 1:30 p.m.; Hyatt Regency Airport Hotel, Orlando, FL
      • Hearing Meeting: Hyatt Regency Airport Hotel, Orlando, FL
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Florida Real Estate Appraisal Board
    • To conduct a private meeting to review cases to determine probable cause and to conduct a public meeting to review cases where probable cause was previously found. Portions of the probable cause proceedings are not open to the public. All or part of ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Zora Neale Hurston Building, North Tower, Suite N901, 400 West Robinson Street, Orlando, Florida 32801.
    • Official business of the Appraisal Board: Topics include, but not limited to, proposed legislation affecting Chapter 475, Part II, F.S., Chapter 61J1, Florida Administrative Code, rule amendments, disciplinary actions, and general subject matter.; ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Division of Real Estate, Zora Neale Hurston Building, North Tower, Room N901, 400 W. Robinson St., Orlando, FL 32801.
• Department of State
  • Division of Historical Resources
    • To conduct council business and review the nominations for the 2013 Florida Folk Heritage Awards.; November 28, 2012, 9:30 a.m. until conclusion; 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
  • Division of Library and Information Services
    • This meeting will provide an opportunity for members to discuss their responsibilities, priorities and initiatives as identified in the Council’s two-year action plan. Members will also meet with key staff to hear about the role of the Division and ...
      • Hearing Meeting: R.A. Gray Building, Room 312, 500 South Bronough Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32399
• Regional Planning Councils
  • Treasure Coast Regional Planning Council
    • To conduct a meeting of Council's Budget Personnel Committee. The Committee will discuss the Annual Review of Council's Executive Director.; December 14, 2012, 9:00 a.m.; 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
• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • Enterprise Florida, Inc.
    • The Florida Defense Support Task Force makes recommendations to the Governor and Legislature to promote, protect and enhance Florida's military missions and installations and to improve the state's military-friendly environment for service members, ...
      • Hearing Meeting: The meeting format has changed to a Telephone Conference Call.
• Department of Children and Families
  • Family Safety and Preservation Program
    • In March 2011, the Florida Department of Children and Families embarked upon a major reengineering project that will change the culture of the organization and redesign the way the Department and its community providers and stakeholders operate ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Community Based Care of Central Florida 4001 Pelee Street Suite 200, Orlando Large Conference Room Conference Call Number: 1-888-670-3525 Participant Code: 8919047722
• Regional Planning Councils
  • Treasure Coast Regional Planning Council
    • The South Florida Regional Planning Council and Treasure Coast Regional Planning Council will host a Regional Energy Resiliency Workshop. The purpose of the workshop is to discuss solutions and develop strategies and implementation methods to make ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Delray Beach Center for the Arts at Old School Square 51 North Swinton Avenue Delray Beach, FL 33444
• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. - Tallahassee
    • The Florida Department of Transportation will conduct a public information meeting regarding proposed improvements to State Road (S.R.) 189 (Lewis Turner Boulevard) from south of S.R. 188 (Racetrack Road) to Roberts Boulevard. Proposed improvements ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Okaloosa County Water & Sewer Administration Building, Conference Room 3rd Floor, 1804 Lewis Turner Boulevard, Fort Walton Beach, Florida 32547
• Regional Planning Councils
  • West Florida Regional Planning Council
    • The subcommittee will discuss concepts for their upcoming exercise.; Monday, December 3, 2012 at 10:00 a.m. CST; Okaloosa County Public Safety, 90 College Blvd. East, FL 32578
      • Hearing Meeting: Okaloosa County Public Safety, 90 College Blvd. East, FL 32578
• Metropolitan Planning Organizations
  • Lee County Metropolitan Planning Organization
    • Call to Order and Pledge of Allegiance Introductions 1. Approval of Minutes from the September 14, 2012 Meeting 2. Public Comments on Items on the Agenda New Business 3. *Election of Vice-Chair (Brian Raimondo) 4. *Appointment of Annual CTC ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Cape Coral-Lee County Public Library Meeting Room 921 SW 39th Terrace, Cape Coral, Florida
• State Board of Administration
  • Departmental
    • Regularly scheduled meeting of the Participant Local Government Advisory Council. The PLGAC is a six-member advisory council, which reviews the administration of the Local Government Surplus Funds Trust Fund (aka Florida PRIME) and makes ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Raymond O. Shelton School Administration Center, Staff Conference Room, 2nd Floor, 901 E. Kennedy Blvd., Tampa, Florida 33602.
• Department of Education
  • Office of Early Learning
    • Regular monthly meeting of committee. Topics to be discussed include an update on the School Readiness Allocation Formula and the upcoming legislative session.; November 28, 2012, 10:00 a.m.; Via Teleconference. Call in number: 1-888-670-3525; ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Via Teleconference. Call in number: 1-888-670-3525; participation code: 8360869955
• Department of Environmental Protection
  • Departmental
    • The FCT Governing Board will consider issues relating to the FCT program and any other business the Board may deem necessary.; December 4, 2012 9:00 a.m - 11:00 a.m.. until all business is concluded, whichever occurs first.; Telephonic meeting: 888-...
      • Hearing Meeting: Telephonic meeting: 888-670-3525, Participant Code: 7020742991. Or attend in person at: 3800 Commonwealth Blvd., Carr Building, Room 170 Tallahassee, Florida 32399
• Executive Office of the Governor
  • Division of Emergency Management
    • To discuss the Crystal River Nuclear Power Plant FEMA Evaluated Exercise that occurs on November 14, 2012.; Friday, November 16, 2012 11:00 AM; Duke Energy Emergency News Center 8200 West Venable Drive Crystal River, FL 34429
      • Hearing Meeting: Duke Energy Emergency News Center 8200 West Venable Drive Crystal River, FL 34429

6. Miscellaneous

• Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles
  • Division of Motor Vehicles
    • Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles, Division of Motor Vehicles
    • Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles, Division of Motor Vehicles
    • Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles, Division of Motor Vehicles
• Department of Environmental Protection
  • Departmental
    • Department of Environmental Protection, Departmental