Vol. 41, No. 213 (11/02/2015)

1. Notices of Development of Proposed Rules and Negotiated Rulemaking

• Department of Veterans' Affairs
  • Division of Veterans' Benefits and Assistance
    • The proposed amendments will update rules in Chapter 55A-7, F.A.C., to conform with current statutory provisions of Chapter 295, Fla. Stat. (2015).
• Department of State
  • Division of Library and Information Services
    • This new rule will provide standards and guidelines on how to transmit agency final orders to the Division of Administrative Hearings and implements other changes to sections 119.021, 120.53, and 120.533, Florida Statutes, made by Ch. 2015-155, Laws ...
• Department of Management Services
  • Commission on Human Relations
    • The proposed rule amendment seeks to delete outdated information from the rules while updating other phrases within the rules.
• Department of Children and Families
  • Economic Self-Sufficiency Program
    • The Department is amending the rule text to change the issuance cycle language and to complete a technical change to correct the spelling of the word income in section (9)(a). The Department will also be adding language in reference to voter ...
• Board of Trustees of The Internal Improvement Trust Fund
  • Departmental
    • The Department proposes to open Chapter 18-24, F.A.C., for rule development to reflect the changes in the statute in compliance with the rulemaking requirement. Amendments are needed to add the Land Acquisition Trust Fund as a funding source for ...
• Department of Transportation
  • Departmental
    • Rule Chapter 14-26 is being amended to clarify rule provisions, eliminate unnecessary language, and ensure consistency with implementing legislation.
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Departmental
    • The purpose and effect is to amend the rule to adopt updated forms relating to application for licensure of cosmetologists, hair braiders, hair wrappers, body wrappers, salons, and continuing education courses related to cosmetology.
    • The purpose and effect is to amend the rule to adopt updated forms relating to application for licensure of barbers and barber shops.
• Commission on Ethics
  • Departmental
    • The proposed rule amendments to Chapter 34-13 eliminate obsolete, redundant, or unnecessary rule provisions; correct grammatical errors; update and simplify existing rule provisions; and correct statutory references.

2. Proposed Rules

• State Board of Administration
  • Departmental
    • To adopt the most recent revised Investment Policy Statement approved by the Trustees effective July 1, 2015 for the Local Government Surplus Funds Trust Fund (Non-Qualified). To remove the reference to the Investment Policy Statement for the Fund B ...
      • Due of Comment: 11/23/2015
    • To adopt the revised Investment Policy Statement for the Florida Retirement System Defined Benefit Plan, approved by the Trustees on December 9, 2014 and effective January 1, 2015.
      • Due of Comment: 11/23/2015
• Department of Children and Families
  • Family Safety and Preservation Program
    • Repeal
      • Due of Comment: 11/23/2015
    • Repeal
      • Due of Comment: 11/23/2015
    • Repeal
      • Due of Comment: 11/23/2015
• Department of Transportation
  • Florida Seaport Transportation and Economic Development Council
    • To clarify procedures for funding of eligible port projects in accordance with Section 311.09, Florida Statutes.
      • Due of Comment: 11/23/2015
    • The amendments to this rule are being made to clarify procedures for the small county dredging grant program.
      • Due of Comment: 11/23/2015
• Department of Health
  • Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy and Mental Health Counseling
    • The Board proposes the rule amendment to update continuing education for supervisory training.
      • Due of Comment: 11/23/2015
• Agency for Health Care Administration
  • Medicaid
    • The purpose of the amendment to Rule 59G-4.002 is to incorporate by reference the Florida Medicaid provider reimbursement schedules and billing codes.
      • Due of Comment: 11/23/2015
• Commission for the Transportation Disadvantaged
  • Departmental
    • The Board proposes the repeal of rules 41-2.005 and 41-2.0161, F.A.C. because the provisions of the rules are required by statute already; therefore, the agency has determined that these rules are unnecessary.
      • Due of Comment: 11/23/2015

3. Notices of Changes, Corrections and Withdrawals

• Agency for Health Care Administration
  • Medicaid
    • Statewide Inpatient Psychiatric Program
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • State Boxing Commission
    • Insurance Requirements

4. Petitions and Dispositions Regarding Rule Variance or Waiver

• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Division of Hotels and Restaurants
    • Flamingo Water Park. Petitioner seeks an emergency variance of the requirements of ASME A17.1b, Section 8.6.4.7.4, as adopted by 61C-5.001(1), Florida Administrative Code that requires that water and oil shall not be allowed to accumulate on pit ...
    • On October 29, 2015 the Division issued an order. The Final Order was in response to a Petition for an emergency temporary Variance from 1707 Building, filed October 19, 2015, and advertised on October 20, 2015 in Vol. 41, No. 204, of the Florida ...
    • On October 9, 2015 the Division issued an order. The Final Order was in response to a Petition for an emergency temporary Variance from 115 River Drive Condo Assoc., filed October 10, 2015, and advertised on October 20, 2015 in Vol. 41, No. 204, of ...
    • 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 6-202.16, 2009 FDA Food Code, Paragraph 61C-4.010(1), Florida Administrative Code, and ...
• Department of Health
  • Board of Medicine
    • waiver or variance filed on behalf of Bruce Hal Berman, M.D., from Rule 64B8-8.0012., F.A.C., with regard to the requirement that Petitioner’s monitoring physician during the probationary period be a licensee under Chapter 458, F.S. Comments on ...
• Department of Education
  • State Board of Education
    • An order denying the request made by Miami-Dade County Government, Community Action and Human Services Department, Head Start/Early Head Start Program, for a waiver or variance from paragraph 6A-1.09433(1)(b), F.A.C, Voluntary Prekindergarten Pre- ...

5. Notices of Meetings, Workshops and Public Hearings

• Regional Planning Councils
  • Southwest Florida Regional Planning Council
    • The SWFRPC's November regular monthly meeting has been changed from November 19 to November 12 at 9:00 a.m.; Thursday, November 12, 2015 at 9:00 a.m.; SWFRPC Offices, 1926 Victoria Avenue in Fort Myers
      • Hearing Meeting: SWFRPC Offices, 1926 Victoria Avenue in Fort Myers
• State Board of Administration
  • Departmental
    • General business of the Audit Committee.; Monday, November 16, 2015, 9:00 a.m. (EST) until noon; Hermitage Room, First Floor, The Hermitage Centre, 1801 Hermitage Blvd, Tallahassee, Florida 32308
      • Hearing Meeting: Hermitage Room, First Floor, The Hermitage Centre, 1801 Hermitage Blvd, Tallahassee, Florida 32308
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Board of Cosmetology
    • General board business.; January 11-12, 2016, 9:00 a.m.; Mission Inn Resort, 10400 County Road 48, Howey-in-the-Hills, Florida, 34737, (352) 324-3101.
      • Hearing Meeting: Mission Inn Resort, 10400 County Road 48, Howey-in-the-Hills, Florida, 34737, (352) 324-3101.
• Regional Utility Authorities
  • Peace River/Manasota Regional Water Supply Authority
    • The Authority will host a Water Alliance Forum 'Water and our Economy: Essential, Reliable, Invaluable'.; Thursday, November 12, 2015, 8:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.; Hyatt Regency Sarasota, 1000 Boulevard of the Arts, Sarasota, Florida
      • Hearing Meeting: Hyatt Regency Sarasota, 1000 Boulevard of the Arts, Sarasota, Florida
• Department of Children and Families
  • Departmental
    • Ongoing Pasco Alliance Business; Wednesday, November 18, 2015 at 1:30 PM; Pasco Sheriff's Office Child Protective Investigation Division 7601 Little Road, Suite 100 New Port Richey, FL 34654
      • Hearing Meeting: Pasco Sheriff's Office Child Protective Investigation Division 7601 Little Road, Suite 100 New Port Richey, FL 34654
• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • Area Agency on Aging for Southwest Florida
    • Board of Directors meetings; 4:00 PM on each of the following dates in 2016: February 11; April 14; June 9; August 11; October 13 and December 8.; AAASWFL, 15201 N. Cleveland Ave., Ste. 1100, N. Ft. Myers, FL
      • Hearing Meeting: AAASWFL, 15201 N. Cleveland Ave., Ste. 1100, N. Ft. Myers, FL
    • Advisory Council / Local Coalition Workgroup meetings; 9:30 AM on each of the following dates in 2016: January 15; March 18; May 20; July 15; September 16 and November 18.; AAASWFL, 15201 N. Cleveland Ave., Ste. 1100, N. Ft. Myers, FL
      • Hearing Meeting: AAASWFL, 15201 N. Cleveland Ave., Ste. 1100, N. Ft. Myers, FL
• Department of Management Services
  • Commission on Human Relations
    • Voting on the finalist for the Florida Civil Rights Hall of Fame nominees that will be submitted to the Governor.; Wednesday, November 18, 2015 at 10:45 AM EST.; Call 1 (888) 670-3525 and when prompted, enter passcode 9988442611, followed by the # ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Call 1 (888) 670-3525 and when prompted, enter passcode 9988442611, followed by the # key.
• Regional Utility Authorities
  • Tampa Bay Water - A Regional Water Supply Authority
    • Executive Committee Meeting; Monday, November 16, 2015, 9:00 a.m.; Tampa Bay Water Administrative Office, 2575 Enterprise Road, Clearwater, Florida 33763
      • Hearing Meeting: Tampa Bay Water Administrative Office, 2575 Enterprise Road, Clearwater, Florida 33763
    • A public meeting of the Selection Committee for the Request for Proposals for Graphic Design and Creative Services CONTRACT NO.: 2015-016. As a part of the selection process, the Selection Committee will meet to review and discuss the responses and ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Tampa Bay Water Administrative Offices, Training Room – 1st Floor, 2575 Enterprise Road, Clearwater, Florida 33763
• Water Management Districts
  • Suwannee River Water Management District
    • Governing Board Meeting to consider District business and conduct public hearings on regulatory and real estate matters. A workshop is scheduled to follow the Governing Board meeting. On Friday, November 13, 2015 at 9:00 a.m., the Lands Committee of ...
      • Hearing Meeting: City of Cedar Key Community Center, 809 6th Street, Cedar Key, FL 32625
  • South Florida Water Management District
    • Governing Board to discuss and consider District business, including regulatory and non-regulatory matters. A copy of the agenda(s) may be obtained by contacting: Brenda Low, 561-682-6805 or at https://www.sfwmd.gov ; Thursday, November 12, 2015,...
      • Hearing Meeting: SFWMD Headquarters, B-1 Building, 3301 Gun Club Road, West Palm Beach, Florida 33406
• Department of Health
  • Board of Physical Therapy Practice
    • General Business Meeting; October 27, 2016 beginning at approximately 6:30 p.m. E.S.T. or soon thereafter and October 28, 2016 beginning at approximately 8:00 a.m. E.S.T. or soon thereafter.; St. Petersburg Marriott Clearwater, 12600 Roosevelt ...
      • Hearing Meeting: St. Petersburg Marriott Clearwater, 12600 Roosevelt Boulevard, St Petersburg, Florida 33716
  • Board of Opticianry
    • Probable Cause Panel with Reconsiderations; November 9, 2015 at 6:00 pm; (888) 670-3525 Conference Code: 4552635641
      • Hearing Meeting: (888) 670-3525 Conference Code: 4552635641
• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • Visit Florida
    • General VISIT FLORIDA business; January 19, 2016 12 - 4 pm; Hotel Duval 415 N Monroe St, Tallahassee, FL 32301 Tallahassee, FL
      • Hearing Meeting: Hotel Duval 415 N Monroe St, Tallahassee, FL 32301 Tallahassee, FL
• Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
  • Division of Plant Industry
    • Honey Bee Technical Council: * Continuing Education Units for Backyard Beekeepers * Registering Apiary Locations * Fee Structure, e.g. Backyard, Sideline, Commercial * Exempting US Military Vets. from Registration fees ; November 20, 2015; ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Villas of Amelia Island Plantation; 39 Beach Lagoon; Amelia Island, FL 32034
• Department of Health
  • Board of Psychology
    • General Business Meeting.; July 22, 2016 beginning at approximately 8:00 a.m. E.S.T or soon thereafter.; St. Petersburg Marriott Clearwater, 12600 Roosevelt Boulevard, St. Petersburg, Florida 33716
      • Hearing Meeting: St. Petersburg Marriott Clearwater, 12600 Roosevelt Boulevard, St. Petersburg, Florida 33716
  • Board of Occupational Therapy
    • Probable Cause Panel Meeting. A meeting or portion of a probable cause panel meeting is public only if a case or cases are public by reason of reconsideration.; February 1, 2016, 8:00 a.m., E.S.T. or soon thereafter; May 2, 2016, 8:00 a.m., E.S.T. ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Capital Circle Office Center, 4042 Bald Cypress Way, Room 301, Tallahassee, FL 32399-3255.
    • General Business Meeting.; February 1, 2016, 9:00 a.m., E.S.T. or soon thereafter; May 2, 2016, 9:00 a.m., E.S.T. or soon thereafter; August 1, 2016, 9:00 a.m., E.S.T. or soon thereafter; October 31, 2016, 9:00 a.m., E.S.T. or soon thereafter.; ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Capital Circle Office Center, 4042 Bald Cypress Way, Room 301, Tallahassee, FL 32399-3255
  • Board of Medicine
    • General Business Meeting.; January 29, 2016 at 9:00 a.m. E.S.T. or soon thereafter.; Capital Circle Office Center, 4042 Bald Cypress Way, Room 301, Tallahassee, FL 32399.
      • Hearing Meeting: Capital Circle Office Center, 4042 Bald Cypress Way, Room 301, Tallahassee, FL 32399.
    • General Business Meeting.; April 15, 2016; July 8, 2016; October 21, 2016 beginning at 9:30 a.m. E.S.T. or soon thereafter.; Conference Call: 1-888-670-3525. After dialing the meet me number, when prompted, insert the participant code 7811783909 ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Conference Call: 1-888-670-3525. After dialing the meet me number, when prompted, insert the participant code 7811783909 followed by the # sign in order to join the meeting.
    • General Business Meeting.; January 25, 2016; April 11, 2016; July 11, 2016; October 17, 2016 beginning at 9:00 a.m. E.S.T. or soon thereafter.; Conference Call: 1(888) 670-3525. After dialing the meet me number, when prompted, insert the 7811783909 ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Conference Call: 1(888) 670-3525. After dialing the meet me number, when prompted, insert the 7811783909 followed by the # sign in order to join the meeting.
  • Board of Psychology
    • Board Quorum Meeting.; March 18, 2016; June 17, 2016; September 23, 2016; November 18, 2016 beginning at approximately 8:00 a.m. E.S.T or soon thereafter.; Conference Call: 1 (888) 670-3525. After dialing the meet me number, when prompted, insert ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Conference Call: 1 (888) 670-3525. After dialing the meet me number, when prompted, insert the 7811783909 followed by the # sign in order to join the meeting.
    • Credentials Committee Meeting.; March 4, 2016; June 3, 2016; September 9, 2016; November 4, 2016 beginning at approximately 8:00 a.m. E.S.T or soon thereafter.; Conference Call: 1 (888) 670-3525. After dialing the meet me number, when prompted, ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Conference Call: 1 (888) 670-3525. After dialing the meet me number, when prompted, insert the 7811783909 followed by the # sign in order to join the meeting.
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Florida Real Estate Appraisal Board
    • Official business of the Appraisal Board - topics include, but are not limited to, proposed changes Chapter 61J1, F.A.C. rule amendments. All or part of this meeting will be conducted as a teleconference in order to permit maximum participation of ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Teleconference meeting to be facilitated from Zora Neale Hurston Building, North Tower, Suite N901, 400 W. Robinson St., Orlando, FL 32801. Teleconference number: 888-670-3525; Participant code: 680-556-1481.
• Department of Health
  • Board of Chiropractic Medicine
    • Continuing Education Processes.; Friday, November 13, 2015, commencing at 8:30 a.m.; Embassy Suites Orlando - Lake Buena Vista South, 4955 Kyngs Heath Road, Kissimmee, FL 34746, (407) 597-4000.
      • Hearing Meeting: Embassy Suites Orlando - Lake Buena Vista South, 4955 Kyngs Heath Road, Kissimmee, FL 34746, (407) 597-4000.
• Florida Commission on Offender Review
  • Departmental
    • Rules Workshop; Tuesday, November 10, 2015, 10:00am; Commission Clerk's Conference Room (Room 180G), 4070 Esplanade Way, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-2450
      • Hearing Meeting: Commission Clerk's Conference Room (Room 180G), 4070 Esplanade Way, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-2450
    • Regularly scheduled Commission Business Meeting; Thursday, December 10, 2015 at 9:00am; Hearing Room, Suite 101, 4070 Esplanade Way, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-2450
      • Hearing Meeting: Hearing Room, Suite 101, 4070 Esplanade Way, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-2450
• Water Management Districts
  • South Florida Water Management District
    • All or part of this 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 meeting on any item appearing on the agenda and on any item ...
      • Hearing Meeting: SFWMD, Okeechobee Service Center, 3800 NW 16th Blvd, Suite A, Okeechobee, FL 34972
  • St. Johns River Water Management District
    • Discussion and consideration of District business including regulatory and non-regulatory matters. Staff may recommend approval of external amendments which affect the adopted budget. NOTE: One or more Governing Board members may attend and ...
      • Hearing Meeting: District Headquarters, 4049 Reid Street (Hwy 100 West), Palatka, FL 32177.
• Department of Health
  • Board of Pharmacy
    • To review those cases on which a determination of existence of probable cause has already been made.; Thursday, November 12, 2015, 9:00 a.m.; Conference call number: 1(888) 670-3525, participation code: 5134896685
      • Hearing Meeting: Conference call number: 1(888) 670-3525, participation code: 5134896685
    • To review those cases on which a determination of existence of probable cause has already been made.; Monday, November 23, 2015, 9:00 a.m; Conference call number: 1(888) 670-3525, participation code: 5134896685
      • Hearing Meeting: Conference call number: 1(888) 670-3525, participation code: 5134896685
    • To review those cases on which a determination of existence of probable cause has already been made.; Thursday, December 17, 2015, 9:00 a.m.; Conference call number: 1(888) 670-3525, participation code: 5134896685
      • Hearing Meeting: Conference call number: 1(888) 670-3525, participation code: 5134896685
• Regional Planning Councils
  • Apalachee Regional Planning Council
    • To conduct the regular monthly business of the Apalachee Regional Planning Council. Executive Committee Meeting begins at 9:00 am and the Full Council meeting begins at 10:30 am.; Thursday, November 19, 2015, 9:00 AM EDT; ARPC Conference Room, 2507 ...
      • Hearing Meeting: ARPC Conference Room, 2507 Callaway Road, Suite 200, Tallahassee, FL 32303
• Department of Health
  • Board of Pharmacy
    • To review those cases on which a determination of existence of probable cause has already been made.; Tuesday, December 29, 2015, 9:00 a.m.; Conference call number: 1(888) 670-3525, participation code: 5134896685
      • Hearing Meeting: Conference call number: 1(888) 670-3525, participation code: 5134896685
• Department of Legal Affairs
  • Division of Victim Services and Criminal Justice Programs
    • The Council shall make a systematic study of the conditions affecting black men and boys, including, but not limited to, homicide rates, arrest and incarceration rate, poverty, violence, drug abuse, death rates, disparate annual income levels, ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Florida State Conference Center, 555 West Pensacola Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32301 TELEPHONE: (850) 644-3801 DATE AND TIME: December 10, 2015; 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM (Teen Rally & Workshop) LOCATION: Palmer Monroe Community Center, 1900 Jackson Bluff Road, Tallahassee, Florida 32304 TELEPHONE: (850) 891-2569