Vol. 38, No. 64 (11/02/2012)

1. Proposed Rules

• Department of Management Services
  • Personnel Management System
    • The Department proposes revisions to the rule in order to clarify and align provisions with statutory authority. Chapter 2012-15, Laws of Florida, amends the FSECC statute (section 110.181, F.S.) to require that all employees who participate in the ...
      • Due of Comment: 11/23/2012
• Department of Health
  • Board of Acupuncture
    • The Board proposes the rule amendment to modify the Biennial Renewal Fee requirements;The Board proposes the rule amendment to modify the fee requirements for the Application Fee; The Board proposes the rule amendment to modify the fee requirements ...
      • Due of Comment: 11/23/2012
• Department of Education
  • Office of Early Learning
    • The purpose of the proposed rules is to implement the authority of Florida’s Office of Early Learning to administer the Voluntary Prekindergarten Education (VPK) Program by establishing the processes by which early learning coalitions and VPK ...
      • Due of Comment: 11/23/2012

2. Notices of Changes, Corrections and Withdrawals

• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Building Code Administrators and Inspectors Board
    • Application for Provisional and/or Standard Certification, Inactive Status
    • Fees: Application, Examination, Certification and Renewal
• Department of Corrections
  • Departmental
    • Use of Force
• Department of Financial Services
  • OIR – Insurance Regulation
    • NAIC Financial Condition Examiners Handbook Adopted
    • Rate Filing Procedures
    • Application of Rule 69O-164.020, F.A.C., to Various Product Designs.
    • Definitions
    • License Required
    • Sinkhole Insurance
• Department of Corrections
  • Departmental
    • Use of Force
• Department of Citrus
  • Departmental
    • Adjustment of Minimum Total Soluble Solids Requirements

3. Petitions and Dispositions Regarding Rule Variance or Waiver

• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Division of Hotels and Restaurants
    • On October 15, 2012 the Division of Hotels and Restaurants received a Petition for an Emergency Variance for Paragraph 61C-1.004(1)(a), Florida Administrative Code and Paragraph 5-202.11(A), 2001 FDA Food Code from Amazon Forest located in Coral ...
    • On October 17, 2012, the Division of Hotels and Restaurants received a Petition for an Emergency Variance for Paragraph 61C-4.010(7) Florida Administrative Code and Paragraph 61C-4.010(6), Florida Administrative Code from Ryan's Meat Market & Deli ...
    • Owens Corning. Petitioner seeks an emergency variance of the requirements of ASME A17.3, Section 8.7.2.11.5, as adopted by 61C-5.001(1), Florida Administrative Code that requires upgrading the elevators door restrictors which poses a significant ...
    • an Emergency Variance for Paragraph 61C-4.010(7) Florida Administrative Code and Paragraph 61C-4.010(6), Florida Administrative Code from The Kitchen located in Largo. The above referenced F.A.C. addresses the requirement that at least one ...

4. Notices of Meetings, Workshops and Public Hearings

• Department of Health
  • Board of Massage Therapy
    • To review those cases on which a determination of existence of probable cause has already been made.; Thursday, November 15, 2012, at 2:45 p.m. EST.; (888) 808-6959; Conference Code: 2454590.
      • Hearing Meeting: (888) 808-6959; Conference Code: 2454590.
• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • South Dade Soil and Water Conservation District
    • Regular agenda items for presentation to Board of Supervisors: Ag Lab, MIL, District Reports and projects.; Thursday, November 15, 2012, 9:30 a.m.; USDA Florida City Service Center, 1450 N. Krome Ave., Suite 104, Florida City, FL 33034
      • Hearing Meeting: USDA Florida City Service Center, 1450 N. Krome Ave., Suite 104, Florida City, FL 33034
• Department of Children and Families
  • Refugee Services
    • The purpose of the Broward 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 service ...
      • Hearing Meeting: TBD
    • The purpose of the Palm Beach 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
    • The purpose of the Jacksonville 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 ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Department of Children and Families, 5920 Arlington Expressway, Jacksonville, FL 32211
• Department of Legal Affairs
  • Departmental
    • Public Outreach Task Force. NOTE: In the absence of quorum, items on this agenda will be discussed as workshop, and notes will be recorded although no formal action will be taken. If you have any questions, please call: (850)414-3300.; Tuesday, ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Please Call: (850)414-3300, for instructions on participation
• Department of Law Enforcement
  • Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission
    • The above meeting will be held to determine whether or not probable cause exists to pursue disciplinary action against the certification of sworn correctional, law enforcement, or correctional probation officers.; December 4, 2012, 10:00 a.m.; ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Valencia Community College, Criminal Justice Institute-Auditorium, 8600 Valencia College Lane, Orlando, Florida 32825
• Department of Children and Families
  • Departmental
    • Ongoing Pinellas Community Alliance Business; Tuesday, November 13, 2012, 2:00 p.m.; Mary Grizzle Building, 11351 Ulmerton Road, Suite 418D, Largo, FL 33778
      • Hearing Meeting: Mary Grizzle Building, 11351 Ulmerton Road, Suite 418D, Largo, FL 33778
    • Ongoing Pasco Community Alliance Business; Wednesday, November 14, 2012, 1:30 p.m.; Pasco Sheriff's CPID Office, 7601 Little Road, Suite 100, New Port Richey, FL 34654
      • Hearing Meeting: Pasco Sheriff's CPID Office, 7601 Little Road, Suite 100, New Port Richey, FL 34654
• Water Management Districts
  • Southwest Florida Water Management District
    • Joint Industrial and Public Supply Advisory Committee meeting: To discuss committee business. Governing Board Members may attend.; Tuesday, November 13, 2012; 1:00 p.m.; SWFWMD Tampa Service Office, 7601 US Highway 301 North, Tampa FL 33637
      • Hearing Meeting: SWFWMD Tampa Service Office, 7601 US Highway 301 North, Tampa FL 33637
    • FARMS Workgroup Meeting: To discuss potential revisions to contracts related to the Facilitating Agricultural Resource Management System program. Governing Board Members may attend.; Tuesday, November 13, 2012; 10:00 a.m.; SWFWMD Tampa Service ...
      • Hearing Meeting: SWFWMD Tampa Service Office, 7601 US Highway 301 North, Tampa FL 33637
• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • MRGMiami
    • FDOT will be spending nearly $3 billion over the next five years to improve transportation infrastructure in Miami-Dade and Monroe Counties. The Work Program Public Hearing will be held in order to present the District Six Five-Year Transportation ...
      • Hearing Meeting: FDOT District Six Auditorium, 1000 NW 111 Avenue, Miami, FL 33172
  • Moffitt Cancer Center & Research Institute
    • To conduct the general business of the Joint Finance and Planning Committee.; November 14, 2012, 11:00 a.m.; Stabile Trustees Boardroom, 12902 Magnolia Drive, Tampa, Florida.
      • Hearing Meeting: Stabile Trustees Boardroom, 12902 Magnolia Drive, Tampa, Florida.
    • To conduct the general business of the Board of Directors.; November 13, 2012, 1:30 p.m.; Moffitt Cancer Center, Stabile Research Building, 12902 Magnolia Drive, Tampa, FL
      • Hearing Meeting: Moffitt Cancer Center, Stabile Research Building, 12902 Magnolia Drive, Tampa, FL
• Department of Children and Families
  • Refugee Services
    • The solicitation conference call for the Request for Proposal for Customer Survey and Evaluation of Comprehensive Refugee Services in Orange, Osceola, and Seminole Counties (RFP # 10K12BS1), as provided for in Section 2.5 of the RFP published on the ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Conference Call: 1-882-670-3525 Participant Code: 8149089794
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Board of Veterinary Medicine
    • General board and business meeting.; December 4, 2012, 8:00 a.m.; Residence Inn Amelia Island Hotel, 2301 Sadler Road, Fernandina Beach, FL 32034; (904) 277-2440.
      • Hearing Meeting: Residence Inn Amelia Island Hotel, 2301 Sadler Road, Fernandina Beach, FL 32034; (904) 277-2440.
• Water Management Districts
  • Suwannee River Water Management District
    • Governing Board Meeting to consider District business and conduct public hearings on regulatory, real estate, and other various matters. A tour of Buckeye Florida L.P will follow the Board meeting. November 16, 2012, 8:30 a.m. - Governing Board ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Perry Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites, 601 Everett Way, Perry, Florida, 32348
• Department of Environmental Protection
  • Departmental
    • “The Department will request approval for adoption on its proposed revisions to Chapter 62-302 (Surface Water Quality Standards), which establish numeric nutrient criteria for total nitrogen, total phosphorus, and chlorophyll a for the following ...
      • Hearing Meeting: 3900 Commonwealth Blvd, Douglas Building, Conference Room A, Tallahassee, FL
    • This is a public presentation of the Central and North Indian River Lagoon Basin Management Action Plans. The presentation is given as part of the Indian River Lagoon Day celebration at Front Street Park in Melbourne under the “Meet the Experts ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Front Street Park, 2210 Front Street, Melbourne, Florida
• Water Management Districts
  • South Florida Water Management District
    • SFWMD Governing Board to discuss and consider District business, including regulatory and non-regulatory matters.; November 15, 2012, 9:00 a.m.; Regular Business Meeting; Headquarters, B-1 Building, 3301 Gun Club Road, West Palm Beach, Florida 33406....
      • Hearing Meeting: Headquarters, B-1 Building, 3301 Gun Club Road, West Palm Beach, Florida 33406. All or part of the meeting may be conducted as a teleconference in order to permit maximum participation by Governing Board members. The Governing Board may take official action at the meetings on any item appearing on the agenda and on any item that is added to the agenda as a result of a change to the agenda approved by the presiding officer of the meeting pursuant to Section 120.525, Florida Statutes.
• Department of Health
  • Board of Medicine
    • General business of the committee. The Board of Medicine announces that certain Committee meetings will be held on the Thursday, before each Full Board meeting. Committee meetings may be cancelled prior to the meeting date. Please check the Board ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Peabody Orlando, 9801 International Drive, Orlando, Florida 32819. Hotel phone: (407) 352-4000
    • General business of the committee. The Board of Medicine announces that certain Committee meetings will be held on the Thursday, before each Full Board meeting. Committee meetings may be cancelled prior to the meeting date. Please check the Board ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Peabody Orlando, 9801 International Drive, Orlando, Florida 32819. Hotel phone: (407) 352-4000
    • General business of the committee. The Board of Medicine announces that certain Committee meetings will be held on the Thursday, before each Full Board meeting. Committee meetings may be cancelled prior to the meeting date. Please check the Board ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Peabody Orlando, 9801 International Drive, Orlando, Florida 32819. Hotel phone: (407) 352-4000
• Water Management Districts
  • Suwannee River Water Management District
    • Discussion will occur regarding the potential disposition of surplus lands.; November 13, 2012, 1:00 p.m.; District headquarters
      • Hearing Meeting: District headquarters
• Department of Health
  • Board of Medicine
    • General business of the committee. The Board of Medicine announces that certain Committee meetings will be held on the Thursday, before each Full Board meeting. Committee meetings may be cancelled prior to the meeting date. Please check the Board ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Peabody Orlando, 9801 International Drive, Orlando, Florida 32819. Hotel phone: (407) 352-4000
    • General business of the committee. The Board of Medicine announces that certain Committee meetings will be held on the Thursday, before each Full Board meeting. Committee meetings may be cancelled prior to the meeting date. Please check the Board ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Peabody Orlando, 9801 International Drive, Orlando, Florida 32819. Hotel phone: (407) 352-4000
    • General business of the committee. The Board of Medicine announces that certain Committee meetings will be held on the Thursday, before each Full Board meeting. Committee meetings may be cancelled prior to the meeting date. Please check the Board ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Peabody Orlando, 9801 International Drive, Orlando, Florida 32819. Hotel phone: (407) 352-4000

5. Notices Regarding Bids, Proposals and Purchasing

• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • Sarasota Memorial Hospital
    • Other Agencies and Organizations, Sarasota Memorial Hospital
    • Other Agencies and Organizations, Sarasota Memorial Hospital

6. Miscellaneous

• Department of Economic Opportunity
  • Division of Community Development
    • Department of Economic Opportunity, Division of Community Development
    • Department of Economic Opportunity, Division of Community Development
• Agency for Health Care Administration
  • Certificate of Need
    • Agency for Health Care Administration, Certificate of Need
• Department of Children and Families
  • Substance Abuse Program
    • Standards for Medication and Methadone Maintenance Treatment