Vol. 39, No. 226 (11/20/2013)

1. Notices of Development of Proposed Rules and Negotiated Rulemaking

• Department of State
  • Division of Cultural Affairs
    • The purpose of these rule amendments is to establish in the rules the most recent guidelines and forms for various grant programs regulated under this Rule Chapter. The guidelines for the programs clarify eligibility criteria to match new statutory ...
• Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
  • Division of Agricultural Environmental Services
    • The purpose of this rulemaking is to provide notice of the form incorporated by reference in the rule and bring the form into compliance with Section 120.55(1)(a)4., Florida Statutes, to provide notice of revision to the minimum qualifications for ...

2. Proposed Rules

• Administration Commission
  • Departmental
    • The purpose and effect will be to repeal the identified rules.
      • Due of Comment: 12/11/2013
    • The purpose and effect will be to repeal the identified rule.
      • Due of Comment: 12/11/2013
    • The purpose and effect will be to repeal the identified rule.
      • Due of Comment: 12/11/2013
    • The purpose and effect will be to repeal identified rule.
      • Due of Comment: 12/11/2013
    • The purpose and effect will be to repeal the identified rules.
      • Due of Comment: 12/11/2013
    • The purpose and effect will be to repeal the identified rules.
      • Due of Comment: 12/11/2013
    • The purpose and effect will be to repeal the identified rules.
      • Due of Comment: 12/11/2013
    • The purpose and effect will be to repeal the identified rules.
      • Due of Comment: 12/11/2013
• Department of Health
  • Division of Disease Control
    • The purpose is to streamline the rule, update obsolete language, and incorporate recommendations from the Joint Administrative Procedures Committee.
      • Due of Comment: 12/11/2013
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Board of Accountancy
    • The Board proposes the rule promulgation to set forth the requirements regarding enrollment in a peer review program.
      • Due of Comment: 12/11/2013
    • The Board proposes the rule promulgation to establish a peer review oversight committee and set forth its responsibilities and qualifications for membership.
      • Due of Comment: 12/11/2013
    • The Board proposes the rule promulgation to establish procedures for Board approval of peer review administering entities.
      • Due of Comment: 12/11/2013
    • The Board proposes the rule promulgation to establish peer review program standards.
      • Due of Comment: 12/11/2013
    • The Board proposes the rule promulgation to provide the definitions concerning peer review.
      • Due of Comment: 12/11/2013

3. Notices of Changes, Corrections and Withdrawals

• Department of Environmental Protection
  • Departmental
    • Annual Reporting Requirement
• Agency for Health Care Administration
  • Health Facility and Agency Licensing
    • Medical Screening and Evaluation of Patients Receiving Second Trimester Abortions
• Department of Health
  • Division of Environmental Health
    • Definitions, Subsurface Tracer Studies, Storage and Control of Volatiles and Gases, Radiation Surveys, Detection of Leaking or Contaminated Sources, Radioactive Material Other Than Source Material - Exemptions, Types of Licenses, General Licenses - ...

4. Petitions and Dispositions Regarding Rule Variance or Waiver

• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Division of Hotels and Restaurants
    • On November 18, 2013 the Division issued an order. The Final Order was in response to a Petition for an emergency Variance from Deerwood Lake Lofts (1), filed October 29, 2013, and advertised on November 4, 2013 in Vol. 39, No. 215, of the Florida ...
    • On November 18, 2013 the Division issued an order. The Final Order was in response to a Petition for an emergency temporary Variance from Mansions by the Sea Condominiums Bldg A & B, filed November 4, 2013, and advertised on November 6, 2013 in Vol....
    • On November 18, 2013 the Division issued an order. The Final Order was in response to a Petition for an emergency Variance from Deerwood Lake Lofts (2), filed October 29, 2013, and advertised on November 4, 2013 in Vol. 39, No. 215, of the Florida ...
    • SAKS Fifth Avenue. Petitioner seeks a variance of the requirements of ASME A17.1b, Section 2.20.4, 2.18.5.1 and 8.11.2.1.3(cc)(1) & (3) as adopted by 61C-5.001(1)(a), Florida Administrative Code that requires steel ropes of a minimum diameter of 9.5 ...
    • Macy’s #824 at University Town Center. Petitioner seeks a variance of the requirements of ASME A17.1b, Section 2.20.1, 2.18.5.1 as adopted by 61C-5.001(1)(a), Florida Administrative Code that requires steel ropes of a minimum diameter of 9.5 mm ...
    • ACM New Apollo Beach. Petitioner seeks an emergency variance of the requirements of ASME A17.1b, Section 2.20.1, 2.18.5.1 as adopted by 61C-5.001(1)(a), Florida Administrative Code that requires steel ropes of a minimum diameter of 9.5 mm which ...
    • LeMeridien Tampa Courthouse Hotel. Petitioner seeks an emergency variance of the requirements of ASME A17.1b, Section 2.20.1, 2.18.5.1 and 2.15.9 as adopted by 61C-5.001(1)(a), Florida Administrative Code that requires steel ropes of a minimum ...
    • Island Winds. Petitioner seeks an emergency variance of the requirements of ASME A17.3, Section 3.10.4(t), as adopted by 61C-5.001(1), Florida Administrative Code that requires upgrading the elevators in car stop switch which poses a significant ...
• Department of Health
  • Board of Orthotists and Prosthetists
    • of the issuance of an Order regarding the Petition for Variance or Waiver, filed on August 27, 2013, by Fili-Mele Rodriguez. The Notice of Petition for Waiver or Variance was published in Vol. 39, No. 193, of the October 3, 2013, Florida ...
    • of the issuance of an Order regarding the Petition for Variance or Waiver, filed on September 5, 2013, by Peter James Ferris. The Notice of Petition for Waiver or Variance was published in Vol. 39, No. 175, of the September 9, 2013, Florida ...
• Department of Management Services
  • E911 Board
    • of the issuance of an Order regarding the Petition for Variance or Waiver, filed on July 2, 2013, by Charlotte County. The Notice of Petition for Waiver or Variance was published in Vol. 39, No. 129, of the July 3, 2013 Florida Administrative ...
• Department of Health
  • Board of Massage Therapy
    • Jo Amy Owen, on behalf of Angelic Touch Massage Therapy, seeking a variance or waiver. The Petitioner seeks the board's approval for a waiver of the Massage Establishment License fee due to a financial hardship. The Board will address this ...
    • Tammy Cobb, seeking a variance or waiver. The Petitioner seeks the board's approval for a permanent waiver of the requirement for official transcripts to be received for licensure as Mesa Academy of Massage closed, and the records cannot be located....
  • Division of Environmental Health
    • that on November 15, 2013, pursuant to Section 120.542, F.S., the Bureau of Radiation Control has issued an order. The Order grants a variance from subparagraph 64E-5.502(1)(a)6., F.A.C., for the Columbia County Sheriff’s Office. The petition for a ...
• Water Management Districts
  • Southwest Florida Water Management District
    • a variance or waiver. Petitioner’s Name: Servillano Dela Cruz 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. 14-4181.

5. Notices of Meetings, Workshops and Public Hearings

• Department of Children and Families
  • Refugee Services
    • The purpose of the Tampa Bay 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
• Water Management Districts
  • Southwest Florida Water Management District
    • Regular monthly meeting to obtain feedback from interested persons on current pending permit applications. The agenda is available at www.watermatters.org/calendar/calendar.php/; December 4, 2013, 9:00 a.m.; 7601 HWY 301 N, Tampa, FL 33637
      • Hearing Meeting: 7601 HWY 301 N, Tampa, FL 33637
• Department of Children and Families
  • Refugee Services
    • Title: Debriefing Meeting of the Evaluators and Ranking of the Replies for the Employment Services for Refugees and Entrants in Miami-Dade County (ITN# SNR14K02). Description: As provided for in Sections 2.5 and 5.2 of this ITN which was ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Florida Department of Children and Families 1317 Winewood Blvd. Bldg. 6, Conference Room A Tallahassee, FL 32399-0700
• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • Monroe County Local Coordinating Board for Transportation Disadvantaged
    • Quarterly meeting of the Monroe County Local Coordinating Board for the Transportation Disadvantaged.; Friday, December 6, 2013, 11:00 a.m; Marathon Government Center, 2798 Overseas Highway, Marathon, FL 33050
      • Hearing Meeting: Marathon Government Center, 2798 Overseas Highway, Marathon, FL 33050
• Department of Transportation
  • Departmental
    • This public hearing is being conducted pursuant to Section 339.135(4)(c), Florida Statutes, as amended. The hearing will begin at 6:30 pm with a presentation explaining the FDOT’s work program process followed by a presentation of the Draft ...
      • Hearing Meeting: FDOT/District Four Auditorium 3400 West Commercial Blvd. Ft. Lauderdale, Florida 33309 FDOT/Palm Beach Operation Center Auditorium 7900 Forest Hill Blvd. West Palm Beach, Florida, 33413 FDOT/Treasure Coast Operations Center Auditorium 3601 Oleander Avenue, Ft. Pierce, Florida 34982.
• Department of State
  • Division of Historical Resources
    • To conduct the business of the committee by reviewing nominations for 2014 Great Floridians.; December 5, 2013, 2:00 p.m. until conclusion; Secretary's Conference Room, First Floor, R.A. Gray Building, 500 South Bronough Street, Tallahassee, Florida ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Secretary's Conference Room, First Floor, R.A. Gray Building, 500 South Bronough Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0250
• Department of Economic Opportunity
  • Division of Workforce Services
    • Deliberation for cases pending before the Commission that are ready for final review and the Chairman's report. No public testimony will be taken.; November 27, 2013, 9:00 a.m.; Reemployment Assistance Appeals Commission, 101 Rhyne Building, 2740 ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Reemployment Assistance Appeals Commission, 101 Rhyne Building, 2740 Centerview Drive, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-4151
• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • CH2M Hill
    • The Florida Department of Transportation, District Five is conducting the Interstate 4 (I-4) Poinciana Parkway Connector Project Development and Environment (PD&E) Study. The purpose of this study is to evaluate enhanced roadway connections from ...
      • Hearing Meeting: December 10, 2013 - Providence Golf Club, 1518 Clubhouse Boulevard, Davenport, Florida 33827; December 12 - Association of Poinciana Villages – Community Center, 395 Marigold Avenue, Poinciana, Florida 34759
• Water Management Districts
  • Suwannee River Water Management District
    • The Suwannee River Water Management District Governing Board will be holding a public hearing to discuss the potential acquisition of 2,563 acres +/- in Bradford County, Florida, owned by Rayonier Forest Resources, L.P.; December 10, 2013, 9:00 a.m.;...
      • Hearing Meeting: District headquarters located at 9225 County Road 49, Live Oak, Florida
• Regional Planning Councils
  • Northeast Florida Regional Planning Council
    • Regular Monthly Meetings.; December 5, 2013: Planning & Growth Management Committee at 9:00am; Personnel, Budget & Finance Committee at 9:30am; Full Board of Directors at 10:00am; Please check our website at www.nefrc.org for any changes.; 6850 ...
      • Hearing Meeting: 6850 Belfort Oaks Place, Jacksonville, FL 32216.
• Department of Children and Families
  • Substance Abuse Program
    • The Department will discuss potential changes to ch. 65D-30, F.A.C., (Substance Abuse Services). The rule revisions discussed at the meeting will focus exclusively on determining the minimum number of individuals a provider shall see in a given year ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Department of Children and Families, 1317 Winewood Blvd, Building 1, Room 206, Tallahassee, FL 32399 Participants may attend via Video Teleconference. Individuals wishing to participate must attend one of the following locations. 1) Department of Children and Families, 1317 Winewood Boulevard, Building 1 Room 206, Tallahassee, FL 32399, Contact: Chris Weller, chris_weller@dcf.state.fl.us, (850)717-4440 2) Department of Children and Families Service Center, Circuit 7, 210 N. Palmetto Ave, Suite 440A, Daytona Beach, FL 32114, Contact: Kathy Walker, kathy_walker@dcf.state.fl.us, (386)481-9198 3) Department of Children and Families Service Center, Circuit 3 and 8, 1000 NE 16th Avenue, Bldg. I (IO# 3), Gainesville, FL 32601, Contact: Tina Moon, tina_moon@dcf.state.fl.us, (352)415-6131 4) Department of Children and Families Service Center, Circuit 1, 160 Governmental Center Pensacola, FL 32502, Contact: Susan Sweeney, susan_sweeney@dcf.state.fl.us, (850)483-6669 5) Department of Children and Families Service Center, Circuit 14, 2505 W 15th St., Panama City, FL 32401, Contact: Michael Van Bebber, michael_vanbebber@dcf.state.fl.us, (850)691-0581 6) Department of Children and Families Service Center, Circuit 4, 2505 5920 Arlington Expressway Rm. 279, Jacksonville, FL 32211, Contact: Peter Sobotka, peter_sobotka@dcf.state.fl.us, (904)485-9440 7) Department of Children and Families Service Center, Circuit 15, 111 South Sapodilla Avenue, Third Floor Conference Room 2 Third Floor, West Palm Beach, FL 33401, Contact: Carol Edlund, carol_edlund@dcf.state.fl.us, (561)273-0958 8) Department of Children and Families Service Center, Circuit 17, 201 W Broward Blvd, Ste. 511, Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33301, Contact: Betty Appleton, betty_appleton@dcf.state.fl.us, (954)453-3427
    • The Department will discuss potential changes to ch. 65D-30, F.A.C., (Substance Abuse Services). The rule revisions discussed at the meeting will focus exclusively on necessary changes to administer treatment for opiate addiction.; December 11, 2013,...
      • Hearing Meeting: Department of Children and Families, 1317 Winewood Blvd, Building 1, Room 206, Tallahassee, FL 32399 Participants may attend via Video Teleconference. Individuals wishing to participate must attend one of the following locations. 1) Department of Children and Families, 1317 Winewood Boulevard, Building 1 Room 206, Tallahassee, FL 32399, Contact: Chris Weller, chris_weller@dcf.state.fl.us, (850)717-4440 2) Department of Children and Families Service Center, Circuit 7, 210 N. Palmetto Ave, Suite 440A, Daytona Beach, FL 32114, Contact: Kathy Walker, kathy_walker@dcf.state.fl.us, (386)481-9198 3) Department of Children and Families Service Center, Circuit 3 and 8, 1000 NE 16th Avenue, Bldg. I (IO# 3), Gainesville, FL 32601, Contact: Tina Moon, tina_moon@dcf.state.fl.us, (352)415-6131 4) Department of Children and Families Service Center, Circuit 1, 160 Governmental Center Pensacola, FL 32502, Contact: Susan Sweeney, susan_sweeney@dcf.state.fl.us, (850)483-6669 5) Department of Children and Families Service Center, Circuit 14, 2505 W 15th St., Panama City, FL 32401, Contact: Michael Van Bebber, michael_vanbebber@dcf.state.fl.us, (850)691-0581 6) Department of Children and Families Service Center, Circuit 4, 2505 5920 Arlington Expressway Rm. 279, Jacksonville, FL 32211, Contact: Peter Sobotka, peter_sobotka@dcf.state.fl.us, (904)485-9440 7) Department of Children and Families Service Center, Circuit 15, 111 South Sapodilla Avenue, Third Floor Conference Room 2 Third Floor, West Palm Beach, FL 33401, Contact: Carol Edlund, carol_edlund@dcf.state.fl.us, (561)273-0958 8) Department of Children and Families Service Center, Circuit 17, 201 W Broward Blvd, Ste. 511, Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33301, Contact: Betty Appleton, betty_appleton@dcf.state.fl.us, (954)453-3427 9) Department of Children and Families Service Center, Circuit 9, 400 West Robinson Street, Orlando, FL 32801, Contact: Amarillys Rivera, amarillys_rivera@dcf.state.fl.us, (407)317-7010
• Department of Health
  • Departmental
    • Discuss statutory revisions; December 3, 2013, 7:30 a.m.; Department of Health, 4042 Bald Cypress Way, Room 210J, Tallahassee, Florida 32399
      • Hearing Meeting: Department of Health, 4042 Bald Cypress Way, Room 210J, Tallahassee, Florida 32399
• Department of Management Services
  • Division of Purchasing
    • In accordance with the timeframe set forth in section 120.525, Florida Statutes, Vendor Sourcing Training is hereby noticed within the timeline for the Invitation To Bid (ITB) (Number: 01-252-035-M) for Commercial-Off-The-Shelf (COTS) Software. The ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Room 101, 4050 Esplanade Way, Tallahassee, FL 32399-0950

6. Notices of Petitions and Dispositions Regarding Declaratory Stat

• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Construction Industry Licensing Board
    • TransCan Mechanical, LLC, on October 31, 2013

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

• Department of Children and Families
  • Agency for Persons with Disabilities
    • Y. T. vs. Agency for Persons With Disabilities; Case No.: 13-2945RU; Petition
    • P. R. vs. Agency for Persons With Disabilities; Case No.: 13-2962RU; Petition
    • J. S. vs. Agency for Persons With Disabilities; Case No.: 13-2946RU; Petition
    • N. F. vs. Agency for Persons With Disabilities; Case No.: 13-2951RU; Petition
    • S. B. vs. Agency for Persons With Disabilities; Case No.: 13-2963RU; Petition
    • D. S. vs. Agency for Persons With Disabilities; Case No.: 13-2964RU; Petition
    • J. G. vs. Agency for Persons With Disabilities; Case No.: 13-2965RU; Petition
    • F. W. W., as Guardian of the Person of I. W., an Incapacitated Person vs. Agency for Persons With Disabilities; Case No.: 13-2967RU; Petition
    • D. R. vs. Agency for Persons With Disabilities; Case No.: 13-2969RU; Petition
    • J. C. vs. Agency for Persons With Disabilities; Case No.: 13-3022RU; Petition
    • L. M. and R. M, as Guardians of the Person and Property of R. M., an Incapacitated Person vs. Agency for Persons With Disabilities; Case No.: 13-3023RU; Petition
    • M. L. vs. Agency for Persons With Disabilities; Case No.: 13-3026RU; Petition
    • N. B. vs. Agency for Persons With Disabilities; Case No.: 13-3027RU; Petition
    • L. L. W. vs. Agency for Persons With Disabilities; Case No.: 13-3235RU; Petition
    • C. B. vs. Agency for Persons With Disabilities; Case No.: 13-3236RU; Petition
• Department of Health
  • Board of Chiropractic Medicine
    • Joseph Bogart, D.C. vs. Department of Health, Board of Chiropractic Medicine; Case No.: 13-3347RX; Rule No.: 64B2-17.005; Dismissed
  • Division of Medical Quality Assurance
    • Maritza Novas, RN vs. Department of Health, Board of Medicine; Case No.: 13-4234RU; Withdrawal

8. Notices Regarding Bids, Proposals and Purchasing

• Department of Education
  • Florida Gulf Coast University
    • Department of Education, Florida Gulf Coast University
• Department of Management Services
  • Division of Building Construction
    • Department of Management Services, Division of Building Construction

9. Miscellaneous

• Agency for Health Care Administration
  • Certificate of Need
    • Agency for Health Care Administration, Certificate of Need