Vol. 40, No. 225 (11/19/2014)

1. Notices of Development of Proposed Rules and Negotiated Rulemaking

• Department of Financial Services
  • Division of Insurance Agent and Agency Services
    • The purpose and effect of this rulemaking is the repeal of rules 69B-151.009, .012, .105, .106 & .107 in Rule Chapter 69B-151, F.A.C., because the rules are duplicative or unnecessary. Rule 69B-151.004, F.A.C., is being amended to clarify the ...
  • Division of Accounting and Auditing
    • These rules are being amended to clarify the statutory requirements under section 717.135, Florida Statutes, for filing claims; remove unnecessary language; and repealing an obsolete form.

2. Proposed Rules

• Department of Revenue
  • Departmental
    • Section 1, Chapter 2014-196, L.O.F., amended Section 365.172, F.S., to require a prepaid wireless E911 fee on each purchase of a prepaid wireless service. The law requires the fee to be reported and remitted to the Department of Revenue. The ...
      • Due of Comment: 12/10/2014
  • Sales and Use Tax
    • To make it easier for taxpayers using modern technology to receive a copy of their Annual Resale Certificate and to reduce costs to the state, the Department will provide those certificates through a secure link on its website beginning in January, ...
      • Due of Comment: 12/10/2014
  • Miscellaneous Tax
    • The purpose of the proposed amendments to Rule Chapter 12B-6, F.A.C. (Gross Receipts Tax), is to clarify that the provisions of the rule chapter apply only to the 2.5 percent tax imposed by subparagraph 203.01(1)(a)1., F.S., and administered under ...
      • Due of Comment: 12/10/2014
  • Sales and Use Tax
    • Section 9, Chapter 2014-38, L.O.F., amended Section. 212.08(2), F.S., to provide an exemption from sales and use tax for sales of therapeutic veterinary diets specifically formulated to aid in the management of illness and disease of a diagnosed ...
      • Due of Comment: 12/10/2014
    • The purpose of the proposed amendments to Rule 12A-1.022, F.A.C. (Federal Excise Taxes, Gross Receipts Tax, and Other Fees), is to clarify that taxable charges for electrical power or energy include the gross receipts tax imposed under subparagraph ...
      • Due of Comment: 12/10/2014
    • Rule 12A-1.038, F.A.C., provides, in part, guidance as to how a dealer may document a sale made to a nongovernmental tax-exempt entity. Rule 12A-1.039, F.A.C., provides similar guidance for sales made to registered dealers for the purposes of ...
      • Due of Comment: 12/10/2014
• Department of Financial Services
  • Division of Accounting and Auditing
    • Section 17.076(2), F.S., directs the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to establish a program for the direct deposit of funds to the account of the beneficiary of such a payment or disbursement in any financial institution equipped for electronic fund ...
      • Due of Comment: 12/10/2014

3. Notices of Changes, Corrections and Withdrawals

• Department of Children and Families
  • Family Safety and Preservation Program
    • Gold Seal Quality Care Program
    • Gold Seal Quality Care Program
    • Reports of Child Abuse, Neglect or Abandonment, Child Protective Investigations, Institutional Child Protective Investigations, Out-of-Town Inquiries
• Department of Health
  • Division of Environmental Health
    • General, Definitions, Forms, Exemptions, Operational Requirements, Construction Plan or Modification Plan Approval, Construction Plan Approval Standards, Recirculation and Treatment System Requirements, Supervision and Safety, Wading Pools, Spa ...

4. Petitions and Dispositions Regarding Rule Variance or Waiver

• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Division of Hotels and Restaurants
    • On October 30, 2014 the Division of Hotels and Restaurants received a Petition for an Emergency Variance for Subparagraph 3-305.11(A)(2), 2009 FDA Food Code, Section 3-305.14, 2009 FDA Food Code, Section 6-202.15, 2009 FDA Food Code, Section 6-202....
• Department of Health
  • Board of Optometry
    • variance of Rule 64B13-5.002(3)(c), F.A.C, filed by Regina Combs on behalf of Review of Optometry requesting a variance of the requirement that a continuing professional education course must be approved by the Board as transcript quality prior to ...

5. Notices of Meetings, Workshops and Public Hearings

• Department of Children and Families
  • Refugee Services
    • The purpose of the Orlando 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
• Metropolitan Planning Organizations
  • Collier Metropolitan Planning Organization
    • Local Coordinating Board for the Transportation Disadvantaged meeting. The LCB agenda will be posted on the MPO’s web site approximately two weeks prior to the meeting. To access the LCB’s agenda, go to: www.colliermpo.net, select the calendar ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Collier County Board Government Center, Collier Administration – Building F, Information Technology Training Room, 5th Floor, 3299 East Tamiami Trail, Naples, Florida 34112.
• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • Citizens Property Insurance Corporation
    • Business before the Claims Committee. The Claims Committee meeting on November 21, 2014 noticed on November 06, 2014 (Vol. 40/217, ID: 15235419) has been rescheduled to December 4, 2014.; Thursday, December 4, 2014, 10:00 a.m.; Conference call: 1(...
      • Hearing Meeting: Conference call: 1(866)361-7525, conference ID: 5219676193#
  • Jacobs Engineering - Deerfield Beach
    • The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT), District Six, currently is conducting the State Road (S.R.) 7/U.S. 441/W 7th Avenue Corridor Study, from S.R. 90/ U.S. 41/S.W. 8th Street to the Golden Glades Interchange Park & Ride Lot, Financial ...
      • Hearing Meeting: UM Life Science & Technology Park, 1951 N.W. 7th Avenue, Miami, Florida 33136
    • The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT), District Six, currently is conducting the State Road (S.R.) 7/U.S. 441/W 7th Avenue Corridor Study, from S.R. 90/ U.S. 41/S.W. 8th Street to the Golden Glades Interchange Park & Ride Lot, Financial ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Arcola Lakes Library, 8240 N.W. 7th Avenue, Miami, Florida 33150
    • The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT), District Six, currently is conducting the State Road (S.R.) 7/U.S. 441/W 7th Avenue Corridor Study, from S.R. 90/ U.S. 41/S.W. 8th Street to the Golden Glades Interchange Park & Ride Lot, Financial ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Joe Celestin Center, 1525 N.W. 135th Street, North Miami, Florida 33168
• Department of Health
  • Board of Respiratory Care
    • General Business Meeting; July 10, 2015 beginning at approximately 8:30 a.m. E.S.T. or soon thereafter.; Safety Harbor Resort & Spa, 105 North Bayshore Drive, Safety Harbor, FL 34695
      • Hearing Meeting: Safety Harbor Resort & Spa, 105 North Bayshore Drive, Safety Harbor, FL 34695
    • General Business Meeting; October 9, 2015 beginning at approximately 8:30 a.m. E.S.T. or soon thereafter.; Rosen Plaza Hotel, 9700 International Drive, Orlando, FL 32819
      • Hearing Meeting: Rosen Plaza Hotel, 9700 International Drive, Orlando, FL 32819
  • Board of Physical Therapy Practice
    • General Business Meeting; February 12, 2015 beginning at approximately 3:00 p.m. E.S.T. or soon thereafter and February 13, 2015 beginning at approximately 8:00 a.m. E.S.T. or soon thereafter.; Best Western Gateway Grand, 4200 NW 97th Boulevard, ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Best Western Gateway Grand, 4200 NW 97th Boulevard, Gainesville, FL 32606
    • General Business Meeting; April 30, 2015 beginning at approximately 6:30 p.m. E.S.T. or soon thereafter and May 1, 2015 beginning at approximately 8:00 a.m. E.S.T. or soon thereafter; Hyatt Regency Jacksonville Riverfront, 225 East Coastline Drive, ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Hyatt Regency Jacksonville Riverfront, 225 East Coastline Drive, Jacksonville, FL 32202
    • General Business Meeting; August 6, 2015 beginning at approximately 6:30 p.m. E.S.T. or soon thereafter and August 7, 2015 beginning at approximately 8:00 a.m. E.S.T. or soon thereafter.; Double Tree by Hilton Deerfield Beach – Boca Raton, 100 ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Double Tree by Hilton Deerfield Beach – Boca Raton, 100 Fairway Drive, Deerfield Beach, FL 33441
    • General Business Meeting; November 5, 2015 beginning at approximately 6:30 p.m. E.S.T. or soon thereafter and November 6, 2015 beginning at approximately 8:00 a.m. E.S.T. or soon thereafter.; Safety Harbor Resort & Spa, 105 North Bayshore Drive, ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Safety Harbor Resort & Spa, 105 North Bayshore Drive, Safety Harbor, FL 34695
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Board of Accountancy
    • The Education Advisory Committee to consider items relating to the education requirements to sit for the CPA examination.; December 8, 12:00 p.m.; conference call, dial-in number: 1(888)670-3525, conference code number: 9071262934
      • Hearing Meeting: conference call, dial-in number: 1(888)670-3525, conference code number: 9071262934
• Public Service Commission
  • Departmental
    • Docket No. 140060-WS – Application for increase in water and wastewater rates in Seminole County by Sanlando Utilities Corporation. The purpose of the meeting is to give customers and other interested persons an opportunity to offer comments ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Auditorium, Eastmonte Civic Center, 830 Magnolia Drive, Altamonte Springs, FL 32701
• Department of Health
  • Board of Optometry
    • General Board business.; Tuesday, December 9, 2014, commencing at 12:30 p.m., at meet me number (888) 670-3525, participant code 7342425515.; Department of Health, 4042 Bald Cypress Way, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-3257.
      • Hearing Meeting: Department of Health, 4042 Bald Cypress Way, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-3257.
• Department of Economic Opportunity
  • Departmental
    • 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 26, 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 Veterans' Affairs
  • Departmental
    • Committee member areas of oversight, research, next steps, tasks/take-aways from the Nov. 17 Board of Directors meeting and schedule next meeting. ; Wednesday, November 26th, 2014, 10:00 am.; This meeting is by conference call only; to attend ...
      • Hearing Meeting: This meeting is by conference call only; to attend please dial US toll-free: 1(888)670-3525, after prompt enter pass code: 3244965172, then #
• Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles
  • Departmental
    • The purpose of this meeting with FirstNet is to begin defining Florida’s requirements and priorities for the design of a public safety-grade next-generation wireless network that meets the specific communications needs of Florida’s First Responder ...
      • Hearing Meeting: FSU Center for Academic & Professional Development located at 555 West Pensacola Street, Tallahassee, FL, 32306
• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • Enterprise Florida, Inc.
    • This meeting will discuss ongoing issues, deliberate new issues, and consider other matters.; *THIS MEETING HAS BEEN CANCELLED* November 20, 2014, 10:00 a.m.; Web Conference link: https://connect9.uc.att.com/service32/meet/?ExEventID=86423569&CT=M, ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Web Conference link: https://connect9.uc.att.com/service32/meet/?ExEventID=86423569&CT=M, conference call: 1(877)402-9753, access code: 6423569#
• Department of Health
  • Board of Dentistry
    • To review reconsideration cases; December 5, 2014, 9:00 a.m.; Department of Health 4042 Bald Cypress Way, Room #301 Tallahassee, Florida 32399
      • Hearing Meeting: Department of Health 4042 Bald Cypress Way, Room #301 Tallahassee, Florida 32399
• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • Justice Administrative Commission
    • Regular Commission Meeting; December 8, 2014 at 2:00 PM (EST); This meeting is being held via teleconference
      • Hearing Meeting: This meeting is being held via teleconference
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Board of Employee Leasing Companies
    • General Business of the Board.; Wednesday, December 17, 2014 at 10:00 a.m. or soon thereafter.; Via Telephone Conference Call. To Connect, dial 1(888) 670-3525, Conference Pass code: 2295006118 then #
      • Hearing Meeting: Via Telephone Conference Call. To Connect, dial 1(888) 670-3525, Conference Pass code: 2295006118 then #
    • General Business of the Board; Wednesday, January 21, 2015 at 10:00 a.m. or soon thereafter; Via Telephone Conference Call. To Connect, dial 1(888)670-3525, Conference Pass code: 2295006118 then #
      • Hearing Meeting: Via Telephone Conference Call. To Connect, dial 1(888)670-3525, Conference Pass code: 2295006118 then #

6. Notices of Petitions and Dispositions Regarding Declaratory Stat

• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Division of Florida Condominiums, Timeshares and Mobile Homes
    • Barry B. Ansbacher, Esq. and Christene M. Ertl, Esq., In Re: Windsor Falls Condominium Association, Inc., Docket No. 2014044478, filed on October 21, 2014.; Whether the rental of new condominium units disqualifies a developer from claiming such ...

7. Miscellaneous

• Department of Environmental Protection
  • Departmental
    • Department of Environmental Protection, Departmental
• Department of Economic Opportunity
  • Division of Community Development
    • Department of Economic Opportunity, Division of Community Development
• Department of Health
  • Board of Nursing
    • Department of Health, Board of Nursing
  • Board of Dentistry
    • Department of Health, Board of Dentistry