Vol. 39, No. 247 (12/23/2013)

1. Notices of Development of Proposed Rules and Negotiated Rulemaking

• Department of Health
  • Division of Emergency Preparedness and Community Support
    • The Department of Health announces the convening of a negotiated rulemaking proceeding addressing the apportionment of trauma centers within trauma service areas. The purpose of the negotiated rulemaking is to draft a mutually acceptable proposed ...
• Department of Financial Services
  • Division of Consumer Services
    • Rule 69O-137.010, F.A.C., will be transferred from the Office of Insurance Regulation to the Department of Financial Services as Rule 69J-137.010. The proposed amendments will implement the changes made by Chapter 2013-149, Laws of Florida, to ...
• Department of Health
  • Board of Optometry
    • The Board proposes to amend the rule to establish portions of the National Board of Examiners in Optometry (NBEO) Examination as the Florida Licensure Examination.
    • The Board proposes the rule amendment to modify language to clarify the requirements and time limitations for retaking the licensure examination.
    • The Board proposes the rule amendment to modify language to clarify the procedures and time limitations for reviewing the examination questions, answers, papers, grade and grading keys.
    • The Board proposes to amend the rule to modify the language to clarify qualifications and procedures for licensure of an applicant as a certified optometrist.
    • The Board proposes to review the rule to determine if the rule remains necessary or to modify language as required.
    • The Board proposes to review the rule to determine if the rule remains necessary or to modify language as required.

2. Proposed Rules

• Department of Education
  • Commission for Independent Education
    • The purpose and effect of the proposed rule is to establish procedures for receiving complaints and imposing fines for the failure to report child abuse, abandonment or neglect that occurs on the campus of a nonpublic college, university or school ...
      • Due of Comment: 1/13/2014
  • State Board of Education
    • The purpose and effect of this new rule is to establish procedures for the State Board of Education (SBOE) to assess a penalty against Florida College System (FCS) institutions that fail to report child abuse.
      • Due of Comment: 1/13/2014
    • The purpose and effect of this rule amendment is to adopt specific requirements to be eligible for a special temporary certificate in educational leadership. In addition, the existing rule is revised to clarify that an endorsement may be added only ...
      • Due of Comment: 1/13/2014
    • The purpose of this rule amendment is to insert provisions due to statutory changes, propose changes to streamline regulatory implementation, and update language for clarity. Proposed changes include: update of the requirements specified for renewal ...
      • Due of Comment: 1/13/2014
• Agency for Health Care Administration
  • Health Facility and Agency Licensing
    • The purpose of the proposed rule amendment is to revise licensure periods and application fees for prescribed pediatric extended care centers.
      • Due of Comment: 1/13/2014
• Department of Education
  • State Board of Education
    • The purpose of this rule amendment is to establish scale scores for each Achievement Level for reporting student proficiency levels for the U.S. History End-of-Course (EOC) Assessment. These performance standards may be used for placement, promotion,...
      • Due of Comment: 1/13/2014
    • The purpose of this rule amendment is to adopt new competencies and skills for the Florida Teacher Certification Examinations (FTCE) Computer Science K-12 and Technology Education 6-12 subject areas, effective April 1, 2014. In addition, new passing ...
      • Due of Comment: 1/13/2014
• Florida Housing Finance Corporation
  • Departmental
    • The purpose of this Rule Chapter is to establish the procedures by which the Corporation shall procure commodities and contractual services.
      • Due of Comment: 1/13/2014

3. Notices of Changes, Corrections and Withdrawals

• Department of Education
  • State Board of Education
    • Student Performance Standards
    • Course Requirements - Grades K-12 Basic and Adult Secondary Programs
    • Course Requirements - Grades PK-12 Exceptional Student Education
• Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
  • Division of Animal Industry
    • Definitions, Application of Official Individual Identification, Approved Tagging Site Requirements, USDA Approved Livestock Facilities, Required Identification for Intrastate Movement, Documents Incorporated By Reference, Penalties

4. Petitions and Dispositions Regarding Rule Variance or Waiver

• Department of Health
  • Board of Dentistry
    • Surendra Bekal Pattathan, DMD, seeking a variance or waiver of Rule 64B5-7.007, Florida Administrative Code, asking the board to waive the requirement for a limited license regarding prior discipline or prosecution in order to work in correctional ...
  • Board of Pharmacy
    • Mark Schneider, on behalf of TeamCare Infusion Orlando, Inc. and TeamCare Infusion, Inc., seeking a variance or waiver of Rule 64B16-28.820(1)(a), Florida Administrative Code, asking to allow petitioner to also engage in non-sterile compounding ...
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Division of Pari-Mutuel Wagering
    • On December 20, 2013, the Division issued a final order on a petition for variance from Petitioner, Sarasota Kennel Club, Inc., filed October 25, 2013, and advertised in Vol. 39, No. 217, of the Florida Administrative Register – DBPR Case No. ...

5. Notices of Meetings, Workshops and Public Hearings

• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • Enterprise Florida, Inc.
    • A regular scheduled meeting for the consideration of matters properly brought before the board of the Florida Development Finance Corporation.; Wednesday, January, 15, 2014, 1:00 p.m.-2:00 p.m.; Enterprise Florida, Inc. 800 North Magnolia Avenue,...
      • Hearing Meeting: Enterprise Florida, Inc. 800 North Magnolia Avenue, Suite 1100 Orlando, FL 32803
  • Florida Surplus Lines Service Office
    • Preparation for the FSLSO 2013 Financial Audit.; January 15, 2014, 8:30 a.m.; 1441 Maclay Commerce Drive, Suite 200 Tallahassee, FL 32312
      • Hearing Meeting: 1441 Maclay Commerce Drive, Suite 200 Tallahassee, FL 32312
    • General business matters to come before the Board.; January 15, 2014, 9:00 a.m.; 1441 Maclay Commerce Drive, Tallahassee, FL 32312
      • Hearing Meeting: 1441 Maclay Commerce Drive, Tallahassee, FL 32312
• Department of Health
  • Division of Health Access and Tobacco
    • This is a conference call of an Advisory Council required by Florida Statute 381.84 relating to the Comprehensive Tobacco Education and Use Prevention Program.; Friday, January 10, 2014, 9:30 a.m.; telephone (1-888-670-3525, conference code: 859 379 ...
      • Hearing Meeting: telephone (1-888-670-3525, conference code: 859 379 7784)
• Department of Children and Families
  • Family Safety and Preservation Program
    • Group Home Licensing; January 17, 2013 9:00am - 12:00pm (Eastern); Betty Easley Conference Center Shuster's Cafe Conference Room 4055 Esplanade Way Tallahassee, FL 32399
      • Hearing Meeting: Betty Easley Conference Center Shuster's Cafe Conference Room 4055 Esplanade Way Tallahassee, FL 32399
• Water Management Districts
  • South Florida Water Management District
    • A Public Meeting of the Water Resources Advisory Commission (WRAC) regarding water resources protection, water supply and flood protection issues. The public is advised that it is possible that one or more members of the Governing Board of the South ...
      • Hearing Meeting: South Florida Water Management District, B-1 Auditorium, 3301 Gun Club Road, West Palm Beach, FL 33406
• Department of Health
  • Board of Nursing Home Administrators
    • General board business.; Tuesday, January 7, 2014, commencing at 1:00 p.m., at meet me number (888) 670-3525, participate code 9238150597.; Department of Health, 4042 Bald Cypress Way, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-3257.
      • Hearing Meeting: Department of Health, 4042 Bald Cypress Way, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-3257.
• Department of Financial Services
  • Division of Workers' Compensation
    • Pursuant to s. 440.13(12)(a), F.S., the Three-Member Panel is required to annually adopt schedules of maximum reimbursement allowances for physicians, hospital inpatient care, hospital outpatient care, ambulatory surgical centers, work-hardening ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Room 116, Larson Bldg., 200 E. Gaines St., Tallahassee, Florida
• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • Center for Independent Living of South Florida, Inc.
    • Regularly scheduled meeting of the Board of Directors of the Center for Independent Living of South Florida, Inc. The Finance Committee and other ad hoc committees will meet 11:00a.m. - 12:00 Noon, prior to the Board Meeting. If alternative format ...
      • Hearing Meeting: 6660 Biscane Boulevard, Miami, FL 33138
• Department of Health
  • Board of Psychology
    • General Business Meeting.; Notice of Change: Please note the meeting will be held January 24, 2014 beginning at approximately 8:00 a.m. C.S.T. (central standard time.) or soon thereafter.; Crowne Plaza Pensacola, 200 E. Gregory Street, Pensacola, FL ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Crowne Plaza Pensacola, 200 E. Gregory Street, Pensacola, FL 32501
• Department of Transportation
  • Departmental
    • **Cancelled** The FTC Bi-Weekly Teleconference scheduled for January 23, 2014 has been cancelled due to the FTC Workshop/Meeting which will be held on January 23-24 in Orlando.; January 23, 2014, 10:00 A.M.; Florida Transportation Commission, 605 ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Florida Transportation Commission, 605 Suwannee Street, Room 176, Tallahassee, FL 32399.
• Department of Health
  • Board of Dentistry
    • To conduct general board business.; January 8, 2014 @ 6:00 pm; (888) 670-3525 when prompted, enter conference code 5805370981
      • Hearing Meeting: (888) 670-3525 when prompted, enter conference code 5805370981
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Departmental
    • Application Review and general board business.; Wednesday, January 22, 2014 @ 1:00 p.m. & Thursday, January 23, 2014 @ 9:00 a.m.; The Department of Business and Professional Regulation, Division of Professions' Board Room, 1940 North Monroe Street, ...
      • Hearing Meeting: The Department of Business and Professional Regulation, Division of Professions' Board Room, 1940 North Monroe Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32399.

6. 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 Financial Services
  • FSC - Financial Institution Regulation
    • Department of Financial Services, FSC - Financial Institution Regulation
• Department of Juvenile Justice
  • Departmental
    • Department of Juvenile Justice, Departmental