Vol. 41, No. 244 (12/18/2015)

1. Notices of Development of Proposed Rules and Negotiated Rulemaking

• Department of Health
  • Board of Medicine
    • The Board proposes the development of a rule amendment to address prescribing of controlled substances for treatment of psychiatric disorders via telemedicine.
    • The Board proposes the development of a rule amendment to identify the five most misdiagnosed conditions for the purpose of prevention of medical errors continuing medical education.
• Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission
  • Freshwater Fish and Wildlife
    • The purpose and effect of the proposed rule revision is to correct references the rule makes to other rules that have changed rule numbers or been eliminated.
    • The purpose and effect of the proposed new rule is to eliminate the need for a permit to take inactive (meaning with no birds or eggs) nests or parts of such nests of birds not listed as endangered or threatened.
    • The purpose and effect of the proposed rule revision is to clarify language

2. Proposed Rules

• Department of Financial Services
  • Division of Consumer Services
    • The period of time that an insurer has to contact an insured after notice of a request to have a neutral evaluation of a sinkhole claim is increased from 3 days to 5 days. The amendment also clarifies that failure to comply with the 5-day ...
      • Due of Comment: 1/8/2016
    • The proposed amendment is intended to promote clarity and efficiency in the mediation of property insurance claims. Rule 69J-166.002, F.A.C., governs the mediation of commercial residential property insurance claims. Rule 69J-166.031, F.A.C., ...
      • Due of Comment: 1/8/2016
• Water Management Districts
  • St. Johns River Water Management District
    • By notice published in the Florida Administrative Register (FAR) on February 12, 2015, the St. Johns River Water Management District (“SJRWMD”) initiated rulemaking to amend the above referenced rule. This rule was last amended on October 1, 2013, ...
      • Due of Comment: 1/8/2016
    • Management District (SJRWMD) initiated rulemaking to amend its rules consistent with By notice published in the Florida Administrative Register on February 12, 2015, the St. Johns River Water Section 373.4131, F.S. These rules were last amended on ...
      • Due of Comment: 1/8/2016
    • By notice published in the Florida Administrative Register on February 12, 2015, the St. Johns River Water Management District (SJRWMD) initiated rulemaking to amend its rules consistent with Section 373.4131, F.S. These rules were last amended on ...
      • Due of Comment: 1/8/2016
• Department of Financial Services
  • Division of Insurance Agent and Agency Services
    • Rule Chapter 69B-227, F.A.C., establishes requirements for prelicensing courses and course providers for insurance agents and other licensees of the Department.
      • Due of Comment: 1/8/2016
• Water Management Districts
  • St. Johns River Water Management District
    • Management District (SJRWMD) initiated rulemaking to amend its rules consistent with notice published in the Florida Administrative Register on February 12, 2015, the St. Johns River Water Section 373.4131, F.S. These rules were last amended on ...
      • Due of Comment: 1/8/2016
• Department of Health
  • Board of Hearing Aid Specialists
    • The Board proposes the rule amendment to remove outdated language from the rule.
      • Due of Comment: 1/8/2016

3. Notices of Changes, Corrections and Withdrawals

• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Florida Real Estate Appraisal Board
    • Supervision and Training of Registered Trainee Appraisers
• Department of Financial Services
  • Division of Funeral, Cemetery, and Consumer Services
    • Course in Mortuary Science.
  • Division of State Fire Marshal
    • Triennial Renewal of Firesafety Inspector and Fire Code Administrator Certification

4. Petitions and Dispositions Regarding Rule Variance or Waiver

• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Division of Hotels and Restaurants
    • On November 09, 2015 the Division of Hotels and Restaurants received a Petition for an Emergency Variance for Subparagraph 61C-1.004(2)(a), Florida Administrative Code, Paragraph 61C-4.010(7), Florida Administrative Code, Paragraph 61C-4.010(6), ...
• Department of Health
  • Board of Optometry
    • waiver of Rule 64B13-4.001(2), F.A.C., filed by Long D. Tran, OD, FAAO, regarding the requirement that applicants for licensure must have passed all 4 parts of the licensure examination within the 7 year period immediately preceding application for ...
• Department of Financial Services
  • Division of State Fire Marshal
    • An Order has been issued Granting Petition for Variance or Waiver (Petition) filed by Alexander Mendoza (Petitioner) on September 21, 2015. The following is a summary of the Department’s disposition of the Petition: The Notice of Petition for ...
    • An Order has been issued Granting Petition for Variance or Waiver (Petition) filed by Camilo Rivas (Petitioner) on September 24, 2015. The following is a summary of the Department’s disposition of the Petition: The Notice of Petition for ...
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Division of Hotels and Restaurants
    • On November 12, 2015 the Division of Hotels and Restaurants received a Petition for a Routine Variance for Subparagraph 61C-1.004(1)(a), Florida Administrative Code and Section 5-203.13, 2009 FDA Food Code from café Del Teatro located in Miami. The ...
• Department of Education
  • Commission for Independent Education
    • a variance regarding the financial information sought for licensure and found in Rule 6E-2.004(6), F.A.C. and Section V of Form 604, incorporated into Rule 6E-2.004,F.A.C. This petition was filed by Nicolas G. Hayek Watchmaking School, License No. ...
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Division of Hotels and Restaurants
    • On November 09, 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 5-202.11(A), 2009 FDA Food Code, ...
    • On November 09, 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 5-202.11(A), 2009 FDA Food Code, ...
    • On November 04, 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 November 18, 2015 the Division of Hotels and Restaurants received a Petition for a Routine Variance for Subparagraph 61C-1.004(1)(a), Florida Administrative Code and Paragraph 5-202.11(A), 2009 FDA Food Code from County Line Pizza located in Juno ...

5. Notices of Meetings, Workshops and Public Hearings

• Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
  • Division of Marketing and Development
    • The purpose of this meeting is to address special business issues and initiatives of the Florida Alligator Marketing and Education Committee, for the current and next fiscal year.; Tuesday, January 5, 2016 10:00 AM; Department of Agriculture and ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services Connor Complex, George Eyster Auditorium 3125 Connor Boulevard Tallahassee, Florida (850) 617-7291
  • Division of Administration
    • Strategic Planning Workshop.; Friday, January 8, 2016, 10:00 am; County Government Office, EOC, 1769 E Moody Blvd # 3, Bunnell, FL 32110
      • Hearing Meeting: County Government Office, EOC, 1769 E Moody Blvd # 3, Bunnell, FL 32110
• Department of Environmental Protection
  • Departmental
    • Update regarding public notification rulemaking. Notice of Development of Proposed Rule was published December 19, 2014.; Monday, January 11, 2016, 10:00 a.m.; Department of Environmental Protection, Bob Martinez Center, Room 609, 2600 Blair Stone ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Department of Environmental Protection, Bob Martinez Center, Room 609, 2600 Blair Stone Road, Tallahassee, Florida 32399
    • Update regarding public notification rulemaking. Notice of Development of Proposed Rule was published December 19, 2014.; Monday, January 11, 2016, 10:00 a.m.; Department of Environmental Protection, Bob Martinez Center, Room 609, 2600 Blair Stone ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Department of Environmental Protection, Bob Martinez Center, Room 609, 2600 Blair Stone Road, Tallahassee, Florida 32399
• Regional Planning Councils
  • East Central Florida Regional Planning Council
    • Regular bi-monthly meeting of the East Central Florida Regional Planning Council; January 20, 2016, 10:00 a.m.; ECFRPC, 309 Cranes Roost Blvd., Suite 2000, Mayor John H. Land Boardroom, Altamonte Springs, FL 32701
      • Hearing Meeting: ECFRPC, 309 Cranes Roost Blvd., Suite 2000, Mayor John H. Land Boardroom, Altamonte Springs, FL 32701
    • Regular bi-monthly meeting of the Executive Committee; January 20, 2016, 9:00 a.m.; ECFRPC, 309 Cranes Roost Blvd., Suite 2000, Mayor John H. Land Boardroom, Altamonte Springs, FL 32701
      • Hearing Meeting: ECFRPC, 309 Cranes Roost Blvd., Suite 2000, Mayor John H. Land Boardroom, Altamonte Springs, FL 32701
• Department of Health
  • Board of Medicine
    • Orientation and Training for New Council Members.; January 13, 2016 beginning at 1:00 p.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 followed ...
      • 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.
• Department of Children and Families
  • Family Safety and Preservation Program
    • The purpose of this public hearing is to discuss proposed rules within Chapter 28, Out-of-Home Care.; January 12, 2016, 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. (EST) ; (1) Attending in person at: Florida Department of Children and Families 1317 Winewood ...
      • Hearing Meeting: (1) Attending in person at: Florida Department of Children and Families 1317 Winewood Boulevard, Bldg. 1 3rd Floor, Room 301G Tallahassee, FL 32399-0700 (2) Via conference call: Dial 1-888-670-3525 Code: 312 614 9586 #
• Water Management Districts
  • Southwest Florida Water Management District
    • Hernando County Task Force Meeting to receive public input and discuss issues relative to Lake Lindsey, the Weeki Wachee River, Mountain Lake and Hunters Lake.; Monday, January 4, 2016; 3:30 p.m.; SWFWMD Headquarters, 2379 Broad Street, Brooksville, ...
      • Hearing Meeting: SWFWMD Headquarters, 2379 Broad Street, Brooksville, FL 34604
    • Springs Coast Steering Committee Meeting. Work through partnerships to restore and protect springs through implementation of system specific scientifically sound, community–based management plans. Approval of Crystal River/Kings Bay Plan.; Wednesday,...
      • Hearing Meeting: SWFWMD Headquarters, 2379 Broad Street, Brooksville, FL 34604
    • Citrus County Task Force meeting to receive public input as discuss issues relative to the Tsala Apopka Chain of Lakes, Lake Rousseau and Crystal River/Kings Bay.; Monday, January 11, 2016; 2:00 p.m.; Lecanto Government Building, 3600 West Sovereign ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Lecanto Government Building, 3600 West Sovereign Path, Suite 226, Lecanto, FL 34461
    • The meeting is being held to review interview documentation and select the best qualified officer to reside in the District’s Hampton Tract residence in exchange for providing security services to the District.; Wednesday, January 6, 2016; 8:30 a.m.;...
      • Hearing Meeting: District Headquarters, 2379 Broad Street, Brooksville, FL 34604
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Board of Pilot Commissioners
    • General Board Business, Port Tour, Committee Meetings, and Elections.; January 21, 2016, 9:30 a.m; January 22, 2016; 9:00 a.m.; Crowne Plaza Fort Lauderdale Airport/Cruise Port, 455 S. E. 24th Street (State Road 84) Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33316, (954)...
      • Hearing Meeting: Crowne Plaza Fort Lauderdale Airport/Cruise Port, 455 S. E. 24th Street (State Road 84) Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33316, (954)523-8080
• Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
  • Florida Forest Service
    • To allow the BRP Management Plan Advisory Group (MPAG) to discuss and workshop the draft land management plan, and to allow the MPAG to review and discuss comments from the public hearing portion of the meeting, and provide recommendations to the ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Charlotte Harbor Event and Conference Center 75 Taylor Street Punta Gorda, Florida 33950
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Board of Accountancy
    • The Education Advisory Committee to consider items relating to the education requirements to sit for the CPA examination.; January 20, 2016 at 9:00 a.m.; Conference call, dial-in number: 1(888)670-3525, conference code number: 5652080150
      • Hearing Meeting: Conference call, dial-in number: 1(888)670-3525, conference code number: 5652080150
  • Florida Building Commission
    • 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 ...
      • 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!) ------------------------------------------------------- STRUCTURAL / FIRE TAC’s 1. Please join my meeting. https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/993716261 2. Use your microphone and speakers (VoIP) - a headset is recommended. Or, call in using your telephone. United States (toll-free): 1-877-309-2073 Access Code: 993-716-261 Audio PIN: Shown after joining the meeting Meeting ID: 993-716-261 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”, 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 / ROOFING 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.
• Department of Health
  • Board of Medicine
    • To conduct a public meeting to reconsider disciplinary cases with prior findings of probable cause.; Friday, January 8, 2015, 2:00 p.m.; 1 (888) 670-3525, Participation Code: 125-528-7056
      • Hearing Meeting: 1 (888) 670-3525, Participation Code: 125-528-7056
    • To conduct a public meeting to reconsider disciplinary cases with prior findings of probable cause.; Friday, January 22, 2015, 2:00 p.m.; Meet-Me #: 1 (888) 670-3525, Participation Code: 125-528-7056
      • Hearing Meeting: Meet-Me #: 1 (888) 670-3525, Participation Code: 125-528-7056
• Commission for the Transportation Disadvantaged
  • Departmental
    • To discuss regular Commission business.; January 21, 2016, 2:00 p.m. until completion; Florida Department of Transportation Auditorium, 605 Suwannee Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32399
      • Hearing Meeting: Florida Department of Transportation Auditorium, 605 Suwannee Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32399
• Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission
  • Departmental
    • The Executive Board of the Wildlife Foundation of Florida will conduct a teleconference for administrative business of the Foundation.; January 5 2016, 10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m; The public may participate in the call in Suite 100, Marathon Building, ...
      • Hearing Meeting: The public may participate in the call in Suite 100, Marathon Building, 2574 Seagate Dr. Tallahassee. Please call 850-921-1144 for admittance into the Marathon Building.

6. Notices of Petitions and Dispositions Regarding Declaratory Stat

• Department of Health
  • Council of Licensed Midwifery
    • Stacy Kline.; The petitioner is seeking a declaratory statement from the Department as to whether a Florida licensed midwife can precept and train a student located in Florida who is enrolled in an out of state school of midwifery, specifically ...

7. Miscellaneous

• Agency for Health Care Administration
  • Certificate of Need
    • Agency for Health Care Administration, Certificate of Need
• Department of Economic Opportunity
  • Division of Community Development
    • Department of Economic Opportunity, Division of Community Development
    • Department of Economic Opportunity, Division of Community Development