Vol. 40, No. 245 (12/19/2014)

1. Notices of Development of Proposed Rules and Negotiated Rulemaking

• Department of Environmental Protection
  • Departmental
    • The Department is amending Chapter 62-560, F.A.C., to make State drinking water public notification (PN) rules consistent with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s PN regulations by deleting or repealing all current State PN rules and ...
    • The Department is amending Chapter 62-560, F.A.C., to make the Department’s drinking water public notification (PN) rules consistent with the U.S Environmental Protection Agency’s PN regulations set forth in 40 C.F.R. 141 Subpart Q and Appendices A,...
• Department of Financial Services
  • Division of State Fire Marshal
    • The purpose and effect of this rulemaking is the repeal of Rule 69A-64.003, F.A.C., because it is not necessary. As well, Rule 69A-64.001, F.A.C., is being amended because the definition of “employer” is in the statute and not in the rule.
• Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
  • Division of Consumer Services
    • Includes changes to all rules listed above to show that Minimum Technical Standards have been changed under the statute to Standards of Practice; clarifies in 5J-17.001 that violations of Chapter 177, F.S., which may be prosecuted by the Board are ...
    • Adopt motor fuel price posting requirements for signage (other than retail motor fuel dispensers) when advertising the price of motor fuel products and grades of those products.
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Board of Veterinary Medicine
    • The amendment adds material incorporated by reference.
• Department of Financial Services
  • Division of Consumer Services
    • The proposed rulemaking repeals Rule 69J-8.004, F.A.C., because it is not needed since the standards for neutral evaluators are now in section 627.7074, F.S. Subsection 69J-8.008(2), F.A.C., is amended to require insurers to contact claimants ...

2. Proposed Rules

• Department of State
  • Division of Library and Information Services
    • The purpose of this amendment is to incorporate by reference general retention schedules.
      • Due of Comment: 1/9/2015
  • Division of Cultural Affairs
    • The purpose of this amendment is to adopt procedures for the solicitation and acceptance of nominations for appointment as the State Poet Laureate.
      • Due of Comment: 1/9/2015
• Department of Financial Services
  • Division of Insurance Agent and Agency Services
    • The proposed amendment will update the rule to remove a standard made illegal by a court decision.
      • Due of Comment: 1/9/2015

3. Notices of Changes, Corrections and Withdrawals

• Department of Environmental Protection
  • Departmental
    • Definitions
• Department of Children and Families
  • Family Safety and Preservation Program
    • Relative Caregiver Program
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Board of Accountancy
    • Temporary License
• Department of Health
  • Division of Environmental Health
    • Registration, Definitions, Notification and Reports of Incidents, Report to Department

4. Petitions and Dispositions Regarding Rule Variance or Waiver

• Department of Health
  • Board of Medicine
    • waiver or variance filed by Shahram Mirhashemi, M.D., from Rule 64B8-4.009, F.A.C., with regard to the requirement for submission of documentation of medical education directly from Petitioner’s medical school. Comments on this petition should be ...
• Agency for Health Care Administration
  • Departmental
    • Temporary Waiver of or Variance from Fla. Admin. Code R. 59G-4.250 ("Petition") from Samson Merger Sub, LLC d/b/a Winn Dixie. Fla. Admin. Code R. 59G-4.250, entitled Prescribed Drug Services requires that all participating prescribed drug services ...
• Department of Children and Families
  • Family Safety and Preservation Program
    • waiver of rule 65C-15.017(3), Florida Administrative Code, from Children's Home Society, Inc. and Elencia Alcius. Rule 65C-15.017(3), F.A.C., states agency staff responsible for performing casework services shall have a bachelor’s degree in social ...
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Division of Hotels and Restaurants
    • Sandestin Welcome Center. Petitioner seeks an emergency variance of the requirements of ASME A17.1b, Section 2.1.6.2, as adopted by 61C-5.001(1), Florida Administrative Code that requires upgrading the elevators Projections, Recesses, and Setbacks ...
    • Crown Plaza. Petitioner seeks an emergency variance of the requirements of ASME A17.3, Section 3.11.3, as adopted by 61C-5.001(1), Florida Administrative Code that requires upgrading the elevators with firefighters’ emergency operations which poses ...
• Department of Children and Families
  • Family Safety and Preservation Program
    • waiver of rule 65C-15.017(3), Florida Administrative Code, from Children's Home Society of Florida & Chelsie Cotton. Rule 65C-15.017(3), F.A.C.,states agency staff responsible for performing casework services shall have a bachelor’s degree in social ...
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Division of Hotels and Restaurants
    • On December 17, 2014 the Division issued an order. The Final Order was in response to a Petition for an emergency Variance from 97 south 9th Avenue Bldg., filed November 19, 2014, and advertised on November 25, 2014 in Vol. 40, No. 229, of the ...
    • On December 17, 2014 the Division issued an order. The Final Order was in response to a Petition for an emergency temporary Variance from 600 Palmetto, filed December 4, 2014, and advertised on December 10, 2014 in Vol. 40, No. 238, of the Florida ...
    • On December 17, 2014 the Division issued an order. The Final Order was in response to a Petition for an emergency temporary Variance from Holiday Tower, filed December 5, 2014, and advertised on December 10, 2014 in Vol. 40, No. 238, of the Florida ...
• Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
  • Division of Standards
    • On December 17, 2014, the Department issued an order. The Final Order Dismissing Petition for Waiver of Rule 5F-11.048(1)(a), Florida Administrative Code, was issued in response to a Petition for Waiver from Sleegers Engineered Products Inc., filed ...

5. Notices of Meetings, Workshops and Public Hearings

• Department of Health
  • Board of Respiratory Care
    • Probable Cause Panel Meeting. The meeting or portion of a probable cause panel meeting is public only if a case or cases are public by reason of reconsideration. ; February 17, 2015; April 14, 2015; June 16, 2015; August 18, 2015; October 13, ...
      • 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.
  • Board of Physical Therapy Practice
    • Probable Cause Panel Meeting. The meeting or portion of a probable cause panel meeting is public only if a case or cases are public by reason of reconsideration. ; February 17, 2015; April 14, 2015; June 16, 2015; August 18, 2015; October 13, 2015;...
      • 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 Economic Opportunity
  • Division of Community Development
    • The State of Florida receives annual funding from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). The State agencies receiving these funds are the Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO), Department of Health (DOH), Department of ...
      • Hearing Meeting: January 13: Betty Easley Conference Center, Room 152, 4075 Esplanade Way, Tallahassee, FL 32399 and January 15: City of Fort Lauderdale City Hall, City Commission Chambers, First Floor, 100 North Andrews Avenue, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • Florida Independent Living Council
    • COMMITTEE AND TASK FORCE MEETINGS: Please note that committees and task forces of the Florida Independent Living Council will meet at various times throughout the year to carry out the work of the council; the meeting dates and times will be posted ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Florida Hotel and Conference Center 1500 Sand Lake Road Orlando, Florida 32809
• Department of Health
  • Board of Dentistry
    • To conduct general board business; February 20, 2015 @ 7:30 am; Hyatt Regency Jacksonville Riverfront, 225 E Coastline Drive, Jacksonville, FL 32202 (904) 588-1234
      • Hearing Meeting: Hyatt Regency Jacksonville Riverfront, 225 E Coastline Drive, Jacksonville, FL 32202 (904) 588-1234
• State Board of Administration
  • Florida Prepaid College Board
    • To conduct a meeting of the regular business of the Florida Prepaid College Foundation Board. ; Monday, January 12, 2015, beginning at 2:00 p.m., or soon thereafter, until completion.; The Hermitage Centre, Emerald Coast Room, 1801 Hermitage ...
      • Hearing Meeting: The Hermitage Centre, Emerald Coast Room, 1801 Hermitage Boulevard, Tallahassee, Florida, 32308.
• Department of Education
  • Division of Florida Colleges
    • This is a make-up meeting for the cancelled December meeting. This public meeting for the Region XI Council will provide updates on training classes and any other issues involving the Region.x; January 22, 2015 at 10:00 a.m.; Treasure Coast Public ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Treasure Coast Public Safety Training 4600 Kirby Loop Road Fort Pierce, FL 34981
• Department of Health
  • Division of Health Access and Tobacco
    • This is a meeting of an Advisory Council required by Florida Statute 381.84. The council meets four times per year to provide advice to the Department of Health relating to the Comprehensive Tobacco Education and Use Prevention Program. The meetings ...
      • Hearing Meeting: 4052 Bald Cypress Way, Room 301, Tallahassee, FL 32399 or via phone: 1-888-670-3525, code: 700 25 0509 Call in numbers for Subcommittee meetings are as follows: Surveillance Subcommittee: 1-888-670-3525, Conference code: 275 753 4919 Policy Subcommittee: 1-888-670-3525, Conference code: 859 379 7784 Health Communication Subcommittee: 1-888-670-3525, Conference code: 300 544 9862
• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • Florida Workers' Compensation Joint Underwriting Association, Inc
    • The Committee shall hear the appeal of an Agency and its Designated Producer in response to the Executive Director’s two-year revocation of their privileges to submit business to the FWCJUA.; January 28, 2015 beginning at 9:00 a.m.; Tampa Airport ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Tampa Airport Marriott, Tampa International Airport, Tampa, Florida.

6. Miscellaneous

• State Board of Administration
  • Departmental
    • State Board of Administration, Departmental
• Department of Health
  • Board of Nursing
    • Department of Health, Board of Nursing
• Executive Office of the Governor
  • Division of Emergency Management
    • Executive Office of the Governor, Division of Emergency Management
• Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles
  • Division of Motor Vehicles
    • Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles, Division of Motor Vehicles
    • Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles, Division of Motor Vehicles