Vol. 41, No. 243 (12/17/2015)

1. Notices of Development of Proposed Rules and Negotiated Rulemaking

• Department of State
  • Division of Historical Resources
    • The purpose of this rule amendment is to establish in rule the most recent application procedures, program guidelines and requirements, and forms for the Florida Main Street Program and the Secretary of State’s Florida Main Street Awards Program.
    • The purpose of this rule amendment is to establish in rule the most recent forms required by the Florida Master Site File for reporting archaeological and historical fieldwork activities.
• Department of Financial Services
  • Division of State Fire Marshal
    • The purpose of the changes to Rule 69A-37.039, F.A.C., is to introduce two new training programs for firefighters as provided in Sections 633.418 and 633.406(2), F.S. The Florida State Fire College is required to provide professional and volunteer ...
• Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
  • Division of Plant Industry
    • The purpose of this amendment is to remove the exemption of aquatic plants from nursery stock classification, revise dates and titles of forms, add additional quarantine pests of limited distribution, remove fumigation services that are no longer ...
• Department of Health
  • Board of Chiropractic Medicine
    • The Board proposes the rule amendment to incorporate the revised form.

2. Proposed Rules

• Department of Health
  • Board of Medicine
    • The Council proposes the rule repeal because the rule imposed a special assessment fee in 2006-2008 and is obsolete.
      • Due of Comment: 1/7/2016
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Division of Hotels and Restaurants
    • To adopt current applications and conform to Food Code terminology.
      • Due of Comment: 1/7/2016
• Department of Health
  • Board of Respiratory Care
    • Amendment proposed to update rule text.
      • Due of Comment: 1/7/2016
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Board of Cosmetology
    • Amendment proposes to reduce inactive renewal fees
      • Due of Comment: 1/7/2016
• Board of Trustees of The Internal Improvement Trust Fund
  • Departmental
    • To remove or revise definitions and terminology to reflect accurate terms; to update and incorporate the supplemental standards; to provide for waivers of certain survey standards if warranted by certain conditions; and to allow for limited waiver ...
      • Due of Comment: 1/7/2016
    • The purpose of this rulemaking is to perform clean-up of the definitions, update land and conservation management plans in accordance with Section 253.034(5), F.S., to provide for business plans in accordance with Section 253.034(13), F.S., and to ...
      • Due of Comment: 1/7/2016

3. Notices of Changes, Corrections and Withdrawals

• Department of Health
  • Board of Nursing
    • Biennial Renewal of Inactive Status
• Department of State
  • Division of Elections
    • Uniform Primary and General Election Ballot

4. Petitions and Dispositions Regarding Rule Variance or Waiver

• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Division of Hotels and Restaurants
    • On December 15, 2015, the Department issued a Final Order that was in response to a Petition for Variance from Sand Cove Apartments (2), filed October 14, 2015, and advertised on October 20, 2015 in Vol.41, No.204, of the Florida Administrative ...
    • On December 15, 2015, the Department issued a Final Order that was in response to a Petition for Variance from Sand Cove Apartments (1), filed October 14, 2015, and advertised on October 20, 2015 in Vol.41, No.204, of the Florida Administrative ...
    • On December 15, 2015, the Department issued a Final Order that was in response to a Petition for Variance from Park at Barrington Place LLC, filed September 14, 2015, and advertised on September 16, 2015 in Vol. 41, No.180, of the Florida ...
    • On December 15, 2015, the Department issued a Final Order that was in response to a Petition for Variance from Oceanway Condominiums, filed October 9, 2015, and advertised on October 13, 2015 in Vol. 41, No.199, of the Florida Administrative ...
    • On December 15, 2015, the Department issued a Final Order that was in response to a Petition for Variance from Sun & Sea Condominiums, filed October 9, 2015, and advertised on October 13, 2015 in Vol. 41, No. 199, of the Florida Administrative ...
    • On October 06, 2015 the Division of Hotels and Restaurants received a Petition for a Routine Variance for Subparagraph 61C-1.004(2)(a), Florida Administrative Code, Paragraph 61C-4.010(7), Florida Administrative Code, Paragraph 61C-4.010(6), Florida ...
    • On October 08, 2015 the Division of Hotels and Restaurants received a Petition for a Routine Variance for Subparagraph 61C-1.004(1)(a), Florida Administrative Code, Section 5-203.13, 2009 FDA Food Code, Paragraph 4-301.12(A), 2009 FDA Food Code, ...
    • On December 15, 2015 the Department issued a Final Order that was in response to a Petition for Variance from Cane Palm Beach Condo Assn., filed July 13, 2015, and advertised on July 16, 2015 in Vol.41, No.137, of the Florida Administrative Register....
    • Paradise Harbour II. Petitioner seeks an emergency permanent variance of the requirements of ASME A17.1, Section 2.27.3.2.1, as adopted by 61C-5.001(1), Florida Administrative Code that requires upgrading the elevators with phase I emergency recall ...
    • Wittner Center East. Petitioner seeks an emergency temporary variance of the requirements of an unspecified Section, as adopted by 61C-5.001(1), Florida Administrative Code that requires upgrading the elevators operations which poses a significant ...
    • Wittner Center West. Petitioner seeks an emergency temporary variance of the requirements of an unspecified Section, as adopted by 61C-5.001(1), Florida Administrative Code that requires upgrading the elevators operations which poses a significant ...
    • a Routine Variance for Subparagraph 61C-1.004(1)(a), Florida Administrative Code and Paragraph 5-202.11(A), 2009 FDA Food Code from Rhokkohs Frozen Yogurt located in Daytona Beach. The above referenced F.A.C. addresses the requirement that each ...
    • On October 12, 2015 the Division of Hotels and Restaurants received a Petition for an Emergency Variance for Subparagraph 61C-1.004(1)(a), Florida Administrative Code, Section 5-203.13, 2009 FDA Food Code, Paragraph 4-301.12(A), 2009 FDA Food Code, ...
• Water Management Districts
  • Suwannee River Water Management District
    • On November 12, 2015, the District's Governing Board denied Final Order No. 15-0001 to Philip J. Raymond, 4419 Burlington Ave N, St. Petersburg, FL 33713. This Order (15-0001) denies variance under Section 120.542, F.S. The petition for waiver was ...
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Division of Hotels and Restaurants
    • On October 20, 2015 the Division of Hotels and Restaurants received a Petition for an Emergency Variance for Subparagraph 61C-1.004(1)(a), Florida Administrative Code and Paragraph 5-202.11(A), 2009 FDA Food Code from Half Moon Empanadas located in ...
    • On October 24, 2015 the Division of Hotels and Restaurants received a Petition for an Emergency Variance for Paragraph 4-301.12(A), 2009 FDA Food Code and Paragraph 61C-4.010(5), Florida Administrative Code, Subparagraph 3-305.11(A)(2), 2009 FDA ...
    • On Octobe 26, 2015 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 6-202.16,...
    • On October 28, 2015 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....
• Water Management Districts
  • Southwest Florida Water Management District
    • for a variance or waiver. Petitioner’s Name: Wayne T. Hile 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. 16-4216.
• Department of Environmental Protection
  • Beaches and Coastal Systems
    • variance or waiver from Terry Posmer. The petitioner requested a variance or waiver from Rules 62B-33.002(18), 62B-33.002(43), and 62B-33.051(1)(a)1, F.A.C., which requires that in order to qualify for a permit for coastal armoring, the structure ...

5. Notices of Meetings, Workshops and Public Hearings

• Department of Health
  • Board of Dentistry
    • To review reconsideration cases.; December 18, 2015 at 9:00 am; Department of Health 4052 Bald Cypress Way, Room #301 Tallahassee, Florida 32399
      • Hearing Meeting: Department of Health 4052 Bald Cypress Way, Room #301 Tallahassee, Florida 32399
• Florida Housing Finance Corporation
  • Departmental
    • The workshop will be held to solicit comments and suggestions from interested persons relative to Florida Housing’s proposed Request for Applications (RFA) 2016-104, offering an estimated $4,500,000 of State Apartment Incentive Loan (SAIL) funding ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Florida Housing Finance Corporation, 227 N. Bronough Street, 6th Floor Seltzer Room, Tallahassee, Florida. The workshop will also be available by telephone. The call-in information is posted on the Florida Housing website http://www.floridahousing.org/Developers/MultiFamilyPrograms/Competitive/2016-104
• Department of Financial Services
  • Division of State Fire Marshal
    • ***UPDATED TIME AND ROOM NUMBER*** The Department is holding a second workshop for the purpose of exploring options with the public for the implementation of potential changes to the firesafety inspector program. The workshop may also include a ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Ocean Center, Room 202 C, 101 N. Atlantic Avenue, Daytona Beach, FL 32118
• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • Florida Atlantic Research and Development Authority
    • FARDA Meeting and Strategy Session; Wednesday, January 20, 2016 12:00 PM-5:00 PM; Technology Business Incubator Conference Room 3651 FAU Blvd., Suite 400 Boca Raton, FL 33431
      • Hearing Meeting: Technology Business Incubator Conference Room 3651 FAU Blvd., Suite 400 Boca Raton, FL 33431
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Florida Building Commission
    • To review and accept interim report for research project titled “Evaluation of the Cost Impact of the 2015 I-Code Changes”, and other business on behalf of the Commission as stated on the agenda.; December 28, 2015, at 9:00 AM- until completion.; ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Meeting to be conducted using communications media technology, specifically teleconference and webinar: You must access both the Teleconference number for Audio Only and the Webinar for Visual Only. To join the online meeting (Now from mobile devices!) ------------------------------------------------------- ELECTRICAL 1. Please join my meeting. https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/329313789 2. Use your microphone and speakers (VoIP) - a headset is recommended. Or, call in using your telephone. United States (toll-free): 1 877 568 4106 Access Code: 329-313-789 Audio PIN: Shown after joining the meeting Meeting ID: 329-313-789 Public point of access: Florida Building Commission, Northwood Centre, Department of Business and Professional Regulation, Suite 90A, 1940 North Monroe Street, Tallahassee, Florida.
    • To review and accept interim report for research project titled “Evaluation of the Cost Impact of the 2015 I-Code Changes.” Separately, the FIRE TAC will review and accept interim report for research project titled, “Evaluation of Fire Separation ...
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    • To review and accept interim report for research project titled “Evaluation of the Cost Impact of the 2015 I-Code Changes” and other business on behalf of the Commission as stated on agenda.; December 29, 2015 at 9:00A.M. until completion.; Meeting ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Meeting to be conducted using communications media technology, specifically teleconference and webinar: You must access both the teleconference number for audio only and the webinar for visual only. To join the online meeting (Now from mobile devices!) GoToMeeting® Online Meetings Made Easy® is a newly contracted vendor. Please note the access is different than previous meetings. Plumbing 1. Please join my meeting. https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/950408901 2. Use your microphone and speakers (VoIP) - a headset is recommended. Or, call in using your telephone. United States (toll-free): 1 877 568 4106 Access Code: 950-408-901 Audio PIN: Shown after joining the meeting Meeting ID: 950-408-901 GoToMeeting® Online Meetings Made Easy® Not at your computer? Click the link to join this meeting from your iPhone®, iPad®, Android® or Windows Phone® device via the GoToMeeting app. Public point of access: Florida Building Commission, Department of Business and Professional Regulation, Northwood Centre, Suite 90A, 1940 North Monroe Street, Tallahassee, Florida.
    • To review and accept interim report for research project titled “Evaluation of the Cost Impact of the 2015 I-Code Changes” and other business on behalf of the Commission as stated on agenda.; December 29, 2015, 1:00 p.m. until completion; Meeting to ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Meeting to be conducted using communications media technology: specifically teleconference and webinar. You must access both the teleconference number for audio only and the webinar for visual only. Mechanical- Energy 1. Please join my meeting. https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/762344365 2. Use your microphone and speakers (VoIP) - a headset is recommended. Or, call in using your telephone. United States (toll-free): 1 866 899 4679 Access Code: 762-344-365 Audio PIN: Shown after joining the meeting Meeting ID: 762-344-365 Public point of access: Department of Business and Professional Regulation, Northwood Centre, Florida Building Commission, Suite 90A, 1940 North Monroe Street, Tallahassee, Florida.
• Department of Health
  • Board of Medicine
    • General Business Meeting; Notice of Change: Please note the meetings scheduled for January 25, 2016; April 11, 2016; July 11, 2016; October 17, 2016 beginning at 9:00 a.m. E.S.T. or soon thereafter has been changed to take place at 2:00 p.m. E.S.T ...
      • 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.

6. Notices of Petitions and Dispositions Regarding Declaratory Stat

• Department of Financial Services
  • Finance
    • National Aten Coin (NAC) aka NAC Foundation, LLC.; The petition sought a declaratory statement from the Office on whether Petitioner's activities (of acting as an Administrator of the Aten "Black Gold" Coin solely for the purposes of validating/...
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Division of Florida Condominiums, Timeshares and Mobile Homes
    • Robert J. Hynds, PL on behalf on Unit Owner Regis Sanson, In Re: Reflection Key Condominium Association, Inc., Docket No. 2015053832, filed on December 10, 2015.; Whether chapter 709, Florida Statutes, is applicable to the appointment of a ...

7. Miscellaneous

• Agency for Health Care Administration
  • Medicaid
    • Agency for Health Care Administration, Medicaid