Vol. 41, No. 229 (11/25/2015)

1. Notices of Development of Proposed Rules and Negotiated Rulemaking

• Department of Health
  • Board of Osteopathic Medicine
    • The Board proposes the development of a rule amendment to incorporate a revised form into the Board’s rule.
• Department of Corrections
  • Departmental
    • The purpose and effect is to insert a subsection in Rule 33-302.109 that is currently in Rule 33-302.108 (which is being repealed), to modify certain Forms, and to incorporate the Spanish-language version of two Forms that are already incorporated ...
    • The purpose and effect of the amendment is to prohibit inmates of the Department of Corrections from sending or receiving photographs that depict nudity through routine mail.
• Department of Education
  • Office of Early Learning
    • The purpose of revisions to the rule is to create quality assurance, appeals, and updated version review processes within the uniform procedures by which the Office evaluates and approves curricula to be used in the School Readiness Program. The ...
• Department of Health
  • Departmental
    • To establish standards for inspections of dispensing organizations.

2. Proposed Rules

• Department of Children and Families
  • Family Safety and Preservation Program
    • The Department of Children and Families intends to amend several rules within Chapter 65C-28, Out-of-Home Care, to implement legislative changes; implement the federal Fostering Connections to Success and Increasing Adoptions Act of 2008; implement ...
      • Due of Comment: 12/16/2015
• Department of Health
  • Board of Podiatric Medicine
    • The Board proposes the rule amendment to update the name of the accepted examination and to clarify that passage of all parts of the examination is required for licensure.
      • Due of Comment: 12/16/2015
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Board of Architecture and Interior Design
    • The Board proposes the rule amendment to incorporate updated handbook.
      • Due of Comment: 12/16/2015
    • The Board proposes the rule amendment to clarify continuing education requirements for interior designers.
      • Due of Comment: 12/16/2015

3. Notices of Changes, Corrections and Withdrawals

• Department of Financial Services
  • OIR – Insurance Regulation
    • Categories of Reserves
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Division of Pari-Mutuel Wagering
    • General Duties and Responsibilities, Procedures Relating to Split Samples, Permitted Medications for Horses, Veterinarians, Penalty Guidelines for Class I-V Drug Violations in Horses, Penalty Guidelines for Class I-V Drug Violations in Greyhounds
• Department of Environmental Protection
  • Departmental
    • Credit Generation and Validation, Use of Credits and Credit Adjustments
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Division of Pari-Mutuel Wagering
    • General Duties and Responsibilities

4. Petitions and Dispositions Regarding Rule Variance or Waiver

• Florida Housing Finance Corporation
  • Departmental
    • Waiver from MLF Towers requesting a Waiver from Rule 67-48.004(1)(a) F.A.C (2011) which would allow it to be excused from the requirement for entering into a MOU with a Designated Special Needs Household Referral Agency.
• Water Management Districts
  • South Florida Water Management District
    • waiver from Project USA, LLC (Application No. 15-1102-2) for utilization of Works or Lands of the District known as the C-10 Canal for the construction of a 12 slip marina facility and appurtenances within the west right of way of C-10 immediately ...
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Florida Real Estate Commission
    • David R. Fletcher on behalf of New Home Co-Broker Academy. The Petitioner did not state which rule or rules he is seeking a waiver or variance from. The Petitioner is requesting a revision to the exam requirements for distant learning courses ...
    • Dana Beth Edelman. The Petitioner is requesting a waiver from Rule 61J2-1.011(5)(c), F.A.C., in regard to the requirement that a Licensee pay a late fee. Comments on this petition should be filed with the Florida Real Estate Commission, 400 West ...

5. Notices of Meetings, Workshops and Public Hearings

• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • Florida Coalition Against Domestic Violence
    • The Florida Coalition Against Domestic Violence(FCADV) and the Attorney General’s Statewide Domestic Violence Fatality Review Team announce a public meeting on Batterer Intervention Program Effectiveness provided by David Garvin, MSW, LMSW.; ...
      • Hearing Meeting: The Florida Hotel and Conference Center,1500 Sand Lake Road, Orlando, FL 32809
  • Citizens Property Insurance Corporation
    • Subject matter includes but not limited to the Market Accountability Advisory Committee Report.; December 8, 2015, 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.; Sheraton Orlando North, 600 N. Lake Destiny Drive, Maitland, FL 32751; Teleconference: 1-866-361-7525 ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Sheraton Orlando North, 600 N. Lake Destiny Drive, Maitland, FL 32751; Teleconference: 1-866-361-7525 Conference ID: 7849939192#
  • Infinite Source Communications Group, LLC
    • The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) District Six will hold a public meeting for a roadway project along State Road (SR) 5/US-1/South Dixie Highway northbound from north of SW 184 Street to south of SW 168 Street, in Miami-Dade County, to ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Perrine Senior Center, 17901 Homestead Avenue Miami, FL 33157
• Water Management Districts
  • St. Johns River Water Management District
    • Governing Board workshop to discuss a resolution regarding the Central Florida Water Initiative and an overview of Inspector General functions. NOTE: One or more Governing Board members may attend and participate in the meetings by means of ...
      • Hearing Meeting: District Headquarters, 4049 Reid Street (Hwy 100 West), Palatka, FL 32177
    • 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 of more Governing Board members may attend and ...
      • Hearing Meeting: District Headquarters, 4049 Reid Street (Hwy 100 West), Palatka, FL 32177
• Department of Education
  • Education Practices Commission
    • The Hearing Panels of the Education Practices Commission will consider final agency action in matters dealing with the disciplining of certified educators. The Leadership Training Workshop is being conducted to train Commission members.; A Teacher ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Holiday Inn & Suites 521 South Gulfview Boulevard Clearwater Beach, Florida 33767 (727) 447-6461
• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • RK&K
    • The City of Fort Myers, in conjunction with the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) invites you to attend a public information meeting for a Flexible Pavement Reconstruction (asphalt) project for McGregor Boulevard/County Road (CR) 867 from ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Edison Banquet Center, 3583 McGregor Boulevard, Fort Myers, FL 33901
  • Citizens Property Insurance Corporation
    • Finance and Investment Committee Meeting Citizens Property Insurance Corporation announces a Finance and Investment Committee Meeting to begin at 4:00PM (EDT) on December 8, 2015 being held in Maitland at The Sheraton Orlando North, 600 N. Lake ...
      • Hearing Meeting: The Sheraton Orlando North
• 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. Following the Board workshop, the Lands Committee of the ...
      • Hearing Meeting: District Headquarters, 9225 CR 49, Live Oak, FL 32060
• Department of Education
  • State Board of Education
    • The meeting agenda will consist of approval of minutes of the State Board meeting held October 28, 2015. Items for consideration include action relating to the following: Amendment to Rule 6A-10.042, Test Administration and Security; Amendment to ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Conference Call: 1-888-339-2688, Passcode: 568 736 12.
    • Panel discussion on “If I knew then what I know now.” The panelists, Mr. Michael Olenick and Mr. Andy Tuck, are members of the State Board of Education. While the panel is not expected to discuss any topics that may be before the State Board of ...
      • Hearing Meeting: HYATT REGENCY Grand Hyatt Tampa Bay, 2900 Bayport Drive, Tampa, FL.
• Department of Environmental Protection
  • Division of Recreation and Parks
    • Conduct Council Business for administering the Myakka River as a Wild and Scenic River.; December 11, 2015, 9:30am – 12:30 pm; SWFWMD Sarasota Service Office 6750 Fruitville Road Sarasota, Florida 34240
      • Hearing Meeting: SWFWMD Sarasota Service Office 6750 Fruitville Road Sarasota, Florida 34240
• Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
  • Division of Marketing and Development
    • Overview of the Florida Citrus Research Marketing Order. Reading of Florida Citrus Research Marketing Order. Public discussion of continuation of the current marketing order. ; December 8, 2015 1:00 PM ; University of Florida/IFAS Citrus ...
      • Hearing Meeting: University of Florida/IFAS Citrus Research & Education Center Ben Hill Griffin, Jr. Citrus Hall 700 Experiment Station Road Lake Alfred, FL 33850 (863) 956-8632
• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • American Consulting Professionals - Deborah Turner
    • Tampa Bay Express City of Tampa Community Engagement Meetings For the Downtown Tampa Interchange (I-275 at I-4), WPI: 433821-22-01. The Florida Center for Community Design and Research (FCCDR), in cooperation with the Florida Department of ...
      • Hearing Meeting: John Germany Library, 900 Ashley Drive, Tampa, Florida
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Florida Real Estate Commission
    • The Probable Cause Panel will meet 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. All or part of this meeting may be conducted as a ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Zora Neale Hurston Building, North Tower, Suite N901, 400 West Robinson Street, Orlando, Florida 32801.
    • Official business of Commission – among topics included, but not limited to, are proposed legislation affecting Chapter 475, Part I, F.S., Chapter 61J2 rule discussion, budget discussions, escrow disbursement requests, recovery fund claims, ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Zora Neale Hurston Building, North Tower, Suite N901, 400 West Robinson Street, Orlando, Florida 32801.
• Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission
  • Departmental
    • The Board of Directors of the Wildlife Foundation of Florida will conduct administrative business of the Foundation including the Director update, Marketing update, and Financial update.; December 7, 2015 starting at 2:00 p.m.; The public may ...
      • Hearing Meeting: The public may participate in the call in Suite 100, Marathon Building, 2574 Seagate Dr. Tallahassee. Please call 850-524-3137 for admittance into the Marathon Building
• Department of Children and Families
  • Mental Health Program
    • Centralized Receiving Facilities RFA10H141, Grants Review Committee Meeting to Complete Review of Grant Applications - to review applications submitted to the Department and determine ranking of applications, as outlined in the RFA.; December 14, ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Department of Children & Families, 1317 Winewood Blvd, Bldg 6, Conference Room A, Tallahassee, FL 32399 or Conference Call # 1-888-670-3525, participant passcode: 286-825-0655#
• Department of Health
  • Division of Children's Medical Services
    • This is a face-to-face meeting with the Local Early Steps (LES) Directors and budget coordinators. The state Systemic Improvement Plan (SSIP) Phase II, supporting infrastructure as well as the financial status of the Early Steps Program will be ...
      • Hearing Meeting: The Florida Hotel and Conference Center 1500 Sand Lake Road Orlando, FL 32809
• Agency for Health Care Administration
  • Health Facility and Agency Licensing
    • The Agency is scheduling a rule development workshop for the purpose of discussing the creation of a new rule chapter regarding resident rights in Assisted Living Facilities licensed by the Agency. Legislation/new law created in 429.28, F.S., ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Agency for Health Care Administration, 2727 Mahan Drive, Building 3, Conference Room D, Tallahassee, FL 32308
• Department of Economic Opportunity
  • Division of Workforce Services
    • 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.; December 2, 2015, 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 Children and Families
  • Departmental
    • This is a continuation of the November 23, 2015, public hearing, at which persons seeking to call in to the number provided were unable to do so due to technical issues. The above number and participant code remain valid for this hearing. The ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Winewood Boulevard, Building 3, Room 455, Tallahassee, Florida, by telephone conference: 1(888)670-3525, participant code: 7706501491
• Department of Management Services
  • Division of Purchasing
    • Public Meeting for the negotiators to discuss best and final offers for DMS 15/16-003 (EAP) Employee Assistance Program- DSGI recommendation for award.; December 8, 2015, 10:00 AM ET; 4050 Esplanade Way, Room 101 Tallahassee, Florida 32399
      • Hearing Meeting: 4050 Esplanade Way, Room 101 Tallahassee, Florida 32399
• Department of Veterans' Affairs
  • Departmental
    • Florida Veterans’ Hall of Fame Class of 2015 Induction Ceremony.; Tuesday, December 1, 2015, 3:00pm; Cabinet Room, State Capitol Building, Tallahassee, Florida.
      • Hearing Meeting: Cabinet Room, State Capitol Building, Tallahassee, Florida.
• Regional Planning Councils
  • Central Florida Regional Planning Council
    • Regular meeting of the Heartland Regional Transportation Planning Organization (HRTPO).; December 16, 2015, 10:00 a.m.; Highlands County Government Center County Commission Chambers 600 South Commerce Avenue Sebring, FL 33875
      • Hearing Meeting: Highlands County Government Center County Commission Chambers 600 South Commerce Avenue Sebring, FL 33875
• Florida Housing Finance Corporation
  • Departmental
    • 1. Conduct business necessary for the organization of FHFC III, INC. 2. Consider adopting resolutions delegating operational authority to the Executive Director. 3. Consideration of all necessary actions with regard to any property owned or held ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Hyatt Regency Orlando Airport 9300 Jeff Fuqua Blvd. Orlando, FL 32827
    • 1. Conduct business necessary for the organization of FHFC II, INC. 2. Consider adopting resolutions delegating operational authority to the Executive Director. 3. Consideration of all necessary actions with regard to any property owned or held ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Hyatt Regency Orlando Airport 9300 Jeff Fuqua Blvd. Orlando, FL 32827
    • 1. Consider financing and acknowledgement resolutions for various multifamily developments, under any multifamily program, including the ranking of developments. 2. Consider appointment of professionals including but not limited to trustee and/or ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Hyatt Regency Orlando Airport 9300 Jeff Fuqua Blvd. Orlando FL 32827
• Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles
  • Departmental
    • The Motorist Modernization Advisory Board is meeting to receive an update on Phase 1 of the Motorist Modernization project. System functionality and requirements will also be presented to the group for consideration and input. Agenda: • Roll ...
      • Hearing Meeting: 2900 Apalachee Parkway, Tallahassee Florida 32399, Conference Room B130. GoTo Meeting call-in information is also provided below
• Department of Revenue
  • Departmental
    • Approval of the proposed rules listed below: Rule 12-10.008 Administration Rule 12-13.009 Closing Agreements Rule 12-16.003 Form of Consent Agreements Rule 12-22.007 Registration Information Sharing and Exchange Program Rule 12A-1.007 ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Cabinet Meeting Room, Lower Level - 03, The Capitol, Tallahassee, Florida
  • Sales and Use Tax
    • Approval to publish a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking for the following rules: Rule 12A-1.097 Public Use Forms Rule 12E-1.0052 Unidentifiable Collections Rule 12E-1.029 Financial Institution Data Matches Rule 12E-1.031 Noncovered Medical ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Cabinet Meeting Room, Lower Level - 03, The Capitol, Tallahassee, Florida
• Department of Financial Services
  • Division of State Fire Marshal
    • Quarterly meeting of the Florida Fire Safety Board. Anyone wishing to attend may attend in person or by conference call. Those attending by telephone conference call should dial (850)413-1558, (Cisco VoIP Internal Callers may reach the conference ...
      • Hearing Meeting: State Fire Marshal Conference Room, Third Floor, Atrium Bldg., 325 John Knox Road, Tallahassee, FL 32303

6. Notices of Petitions and Dispositions Regarding Declaratory Stat

• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Division of Florida Condominiums, Timeshares and Mobile Homes
    • Stephen Lowery, Esq., In Re: Bahama Bay Club Townhomes Condominium Association of Gulf Breeze, Inc., Docket No. 2015050643, filed on November 18, 2015.; Whether the financial reporting requirements of section 718.111(13), Florida Statutes, controls ...
  • Florida Real Estate Commission
    • Jordan J. Bunch, Holland & Hart, LLP, filed on November 20, 2015.; The petition seeks the Commission’s opinion on how the exemption applies to corporations, specifically, who does the corporation need to act through in order to comply with the ...
  • Division of Alcoholic Beverages and Tobacco
    • Silver Springs Moose Lodge; DS 2015-140.; The Petitioner would like to be able to offer computerized game machines for use by their customers and want to ensure that the proposed machines would not violate the requirements set forth in Florida ...

7. Miscellaneous

• Department of Environmental Protection
  • Departmental
    • Department of Environmental Protection, Departmental
• Agency for Health Care Administration
  • Certificate of Need
    • Agency for Health Care Administration, Certificate of Need
• Department of Financial Services
  • Division of Accounting and Auditing
    • Requirements