Vol. 40, No. 247 (12/23/2014)

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 the correct fee for resident physicians, assistant resident physicians interns and fellows.
    • The Board proposes the development of a rule amendment to add the American Board of Vascular Medicine to the list of approved entities for the purpose of advertising specialty certification.
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Departmental
    • The purpose and effect is to create the rule to adopt forms relating to application for licensure of landscape architects and the approval of continuing education providers and courses related to landscape architecture.
• Department of Health
  • Council of Licensed Midwifery
    • The purpose of this rulemaking is to update language regarding fines related to fraud. The effect is internal consistency and statutory compliance.

2. Proposed Rules

• Department of Education
  • State Board of Education
    • The purpose of this rule amendment is to implement changes to Section 1004.04, 1004.85 and 1012.56, Florida Statutes, and to update procedures for the Department of Education to review and approve state-approved teacher preparation programs, as well ...
      • Due of Comment: 1/13/2015
• Agency for Health Care Administration
  • Health Facility and Agency Licensing
    • The purpose of the proposed rule amendments is to incorporate changes in the authorizing statute, revise technical errors and update references.
      • Due of Comment: 1/13/2015
    • The Agency proposes to establish rules regarding specific criteria including minimum standards of program development and quality of care of Intermediate Care Facilities for the Developmentally Disabled pursuant to section 400.967, F.S.
      • Due of Comment: 1/13/2015
• Metropolitan Planning Organizations
  • Departmental
    • The purpose and effect of this rulemaking is the repeal of Rules 35-1.001, 35-1.002, 35-1.003, 35-1.004, 35-1.005, 35-1.006, 35-1.007, and 35-1.008, in Rule Chapter 35-1, F.A.C., because the agency is no longer subject to the Florida Administrative ...
      • Due of Comment: 1/13/2015
    • The purpose and effect of this rulemaking is the repeal of Rule 35-2.001 in Rule Chapter 35-2, F.A.C., because the agency is no longer subject to the Florida Administrative Procedure Act, Chapter 120, F.S.
      • Due of Comment: 1/13/2015

3. Notices of Changes, Corrections and Withdrawals

• Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
  • Division of Food Safety
    • Adoption of Federal Regulations and Other Standards
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Regulatory Council of Community Association Managers
    • Standards of Professional Conduct
• Department of Financial Services
  • Division of Accounting and Auditing
    • Definitions Applicable to Chapter 69I-22

4. Petitions and Dispositions Regarding Rule Variance or Waiver

• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Division of Hotels and Restaurants
    • LegoLand Hotel/Topia. Petitioner seeks a variance of the requirements of ASME A17.1b, Section 2.20.1, 2.18.5.1, 2.20.4, 2.20.5 and 2.20.9 as adopted by 61C-5.001(1)(a), Florida Administrative Code that requires steel ropes of a minimum diameter of 9....
    • Bayshore Memory Care. Petitioner seeks a variance of the requirements of ASME A17.1b, Section 2.20.1, 2.18.5.1, 2.20.4, 2.20.5 and 2.20.9 as adopted by 61C-5.001(1)(a), Florida Administrative Code that requires steel ropes of a minimum diameter of 9....
    • Barkeley Square Berkshire. Petitioner seeks a variance of the requirements of ASME A17.1 Section 303.3d, as adopted by 61C-5.001(1), Florida Administrative Code that requires upgrading the elevators supply line shutoff valve which poses a ...
• Water Management Districts
  • South Florida Water Management District
    • waiver from the City of Tamarac (Application No. 14-0915-1M) for utilization of Works or Lands of the District known as the C-14 Canal for placement of shelters within the south right of way of C-14 within Veterans Park located immediately west of ...
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Division of Hotels and Restaurants
    • On November 17, 2014 the Division of Hotels and Restaurants received a Petition for an Emergency Variance for Subparagraph 61C-1.002(5)(a)(2), Florida Administrative Code from Nathan's at Miami Seaquarium located in Miami. The above referenced F.A....
    • On November 18, 2014 the Division of Hotels and Restaurants received a Petition for an Emergency Variance for Subparagraph 61C-1.002(5)(a)(2), Florida Administrative Code from Pink's Hot Dog Cart located in Miami. The above referenced F.A.C. ...
    • On November 24, 2014 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 La Crepery located in Jensen ...
    • On November 18, 2014 the Division of Hotels and Restaurants received a Petition for a Routine Variance for Subparagraph 61C-1.004(1)(a), Florida Administrative Code, Paragraph 5-202.11(A), 2009 FDA Food Code, Paragraph 4-301.12(A), 2009 FDA Food ...
    • On November 18, 2014 the Division of Hotels and Restaurants received a Petition for a Routine Variance for Subparagraph 61C-1.004(1)(a), Florida Administrative Code, Paragraph 5-202.11(A), 2009 FDA Food Code, Paragraph 4-301.12(A), 2009 FDA Food ...
    • On December 05, 2014 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....
    • On December 05, 2014 the Division of Hotels and Restaurants received a Petition for an Emergency Variance for Paragraph 61C-4.010(7) Florida Administrative Code and Paragraph 61C-4.010(6), Florida Administrative Code from Al's Cheese Steaks located ...
• Department of Health
  • Board of Physical Therapy Practice
    • variance or waiver of Rule 64B17-3.003, F.A.C., filed by Kim Dunleavy, PT, requesting a variance or waiver of the requirement that applicants for licensure by endorsement may demonstrate minimum qualifications for licensure by submitting a certified ...
  • Board of Massage Therapy
    • Rebecca A. Hoogland, seeking a variance or waiver of Rule 64B7-32.002(2)(a), Florida Administrative Code, regarding the requirements for proof of graduation. Comments on this petition should be filed with the Board of Massage Therapy, 4052 Bald ...

5. Notices of Meetings, Workshops and Public Hearings

• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • Orange County Research and Development Authority
    • General Business Meeting; January 8, 2015, 8:00 a.m.; Central Florida Research Park 12424 Research Parkway, Suite 100 Orlando, FL 32826
      • Hearing Meeting: Central Florida Research Park 12424 Research Parkway, Suite 100 Orlando, FL 32826
  • Choctawhatchee River Soil and Water Conservation District
    • Regular agenda for quarterly meeting.; January 5, 2015; April 6, 2015; July 6, 2015; October 5, 2015 at 6:30 p.m.; USDA Service Center Conference Room, 239 John Baldwin Rd, DeFuniak Springs, FL 32433
      • Hearing Meeting: USDA Service Center Conference Room, 239 John Baldwin Rd, DeFuniak Springs, FL 32433
• Department of State
  • Division of Library and Information Services
    • The Florida Statewide Digital Action Plan Steering Committee will meet to discuss project progress and next steps.; January 13, 2015, 1:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m. and January 14, 2015, 8:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m. Eastern.; Room 307, R.A. Gray Building, 500 S. ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Room 307, R.A. Gray Building, 500 S. Bronough St., Tallahassee, FL 32399.
• Regional Planning Councils
  • East Central Florida Regional Planning Council
    • Regular bi-monthly meeting of the East Central Florida Regional Planning Council.; January 21, 2015, 10:00 a.m.; ECFRPC Office, 309 Cranes Roost Blvd., Suite 2000, Mayor John H. Land Boardroom, Altamonte Springs, FL 32701
      • Hearing Meeting: ECFRPC Office, 309 Cranes Roost Blvd., Suite 2000, Mayor John H. Land Boardroom, Altamonte Springs, FL 32701
    • Regular bi-monthly meeting of the Executive Committee.; January 21, 2015, 9:00 a.m.; ECFRPC Office, 309 Cranes Roost Blvd., Suite 2000, Mayor John H. Land Boardroom, Altamonte Springs, FL 32701
      • Hearing Meeting: ECFRPC Office, 309 Cranes Roost Blvd., Suite 2000, Mayor John H. Land Boardroom, Altamonte Springs, FL 32701
• Department of Management Services
  • Division of Purchasing
    • In accordance with the timeframe set forth in section 120.525, Florida Statutes. Pre-reply Conference and Vendor Sourcing Training is hereby noticed within the timeline for the Invitation to Negotiate (ITN)(Number: 07-43230000-L) for Licensing ...
      • Hearing Meeting: 4050 Esplanade Way, Room 101, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0950
• Department of Health
  • Office of Statewide Research
    • To conduct review of new research studies involving human participants, modifications to existing studies, and continuing review of ongoing research to make sure research studies comply with regulations and the Department’s ethical standards.; ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Capital Circle Office Complex, Building 2585, Conference Room 345Q, Tallahassee, Florida
    • To conduct review of new research studies involving human participants, modifications to existing studies, and continuing review of ongoing research to make sure research studies comply with regulations and the Department’s ethical standards.; ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Capital Circle Office Complex, Building 2585, Conference Room 310A, Tallahassee, Florida
    • To conduct review of new research studies involving human participants, modifications to existing studies, and continuing review of ongoing research to make sure research studies comply with regulations and the Department’s ethical standards.; ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Capital Circle Office Complex, Building 2585, Conference Room 320P, Tallahassee, Florida
    • To conduct review of new research studies involving human participants, modifications to existing studies, and continuing review of ongoing research to make sure research studies comply with regulations and the Department’s ethical standards.; ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Capital Circle Office Complex, Building 2585, Conference Room 310A, Tallahassee, Florida
    • To conduct review of new research studies involving human participants, modifications to existing studies, and continuing review of ongoing research to make sure research studies comply with regulations and the Department’s ethical standards.; March ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Capital Circle Office Complex, Building 2585, Conference Room 320P, Tallahassee, Florida
    • To conduct review of new research studies involving human participants, modifications to existing studies, and continuing review of ongoing research to make sure research studies comply with regulations and the Department’s ethical standards.; March ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Capital Circle Office Complex, Building 2585, Conference Room 310A, Tallahassee, Florida
    • To conduct review of new research studies involving human participants, modifications to existing studies, and continuing review of ongoing research to make sure research studies comply with regulations and the Department’s ethical standards.; April ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Capital Circle Office Complex, Building 2585, Conference Room 320P, Tallahassee, Florida
    • To conduct review of new research studies involving human participants, modifications to existing studies, and continuing review of ongoing research to make sure research studies comply with regulations and the Department’s ethical standards.; April ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Capital Circle Office Complex, Building 2585, Conference Room 310A, Tallahassee, Florida
    • To conduct review of new research studies involving human participants, modifications to existing studies, and continuing review of ongoing research to make sure research studies comply with regulations and the Department’s ethical standards.; May 6,...
      • Hearing Meeting: Capital Circle Office Complex, Building 2585, Conference Room 320P, Tallahassee, Florida
    • To conduct review of new research studies involving human participants, modifications to existing studies, and continuing review of ongoing research to make sure research studies comply with regulations and the Department’s ethical standards.; May ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Capital Circle Office Complex, Building 2585, Conference Room 301, Tallahassee, Florida
    • To conduct review of new research studies involving human participants, modifications to existing studies, and continuing review of ongoing research to make sure research studies comply with regulations and the Department’s ethical standards.; June ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Capital Circle Office Complex, Building 2585, Conference Room 320P Tallahassee, Florida
    • To conduct review of new research studies involving human participants, modifications to existing studies, and continuing review of ongoing research to make sure research studies comply with regulations and the Department’s ethical standards.; June ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Capital Circle Office Complex, Building 2585, Conference Room 310A, Tallahassee, Florida
  • Board of Massage Therapy
    • General business of the board. Meetings may be cancelled prior to the meeting date. Please check the Board web site at http://floridasmassagetherapy.gov/ for cancellations or changes to meeting dates or times.; January 22-23, 2015, at approximately ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Fort Lauderdale Marriott North, 6650 North Andrews Avenue, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309; (954) 771-0440
    • General business of the board. Meetings may be cancelled prior to the meeting date. Please check the Board web site at http://floridasacupuncture.gov/ for cancellations or changes to meeting dates or times.; February 6, 2015, at approximately 9:00 a....
      • Hearing Meeting: Meet Me Number (888) 670-3525; Participant Passcode: 6610433568
• Department of Education
  • Office of Early Learning
    • Quarterly Meeting.; January 22, 2015, 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.; Dial-in Number: 1(888) 670-3525, Participant Code: 6393437979#
      • Hearing Meeting: Dial-in Number: 1(888) 670-3525, Participant Code: 6393437979#
• 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 30, 2014, 9:00 a.m.; Reemployment Assistance Appeals ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Reemployment Assistance Appeals Commission, 101 Rhyne Building, 2740 Centerview Drive, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-4151.
• Water Management Districts
  • Suwannee River Water Management District
    • District staff and Governing Board Members will tour District lands and water resource areas.The group will travel to the Jennings Bluff and Holton Creek tracts in Hamilton County and Falmouth Springs tract in Suwannee County. The group will discuss ...
      • Hearing Meeting: The District Lands tour will leave from the District office, 9225 CR 49, Live Oak, FL at 9:00 a.m.
• Public Service Commission
  • Departmental
    • To consider those matters ready for decision. LEGAL AUTHORITY AND JURISDICTION: Chapters 120, 350, 364, 366, and 367, F.S. Persons who may be affected by Commission action on certain items on the conference agenda may be allowed to address the ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Betty Easley Conference Center, 4075 Esplanade Way, Room 148, Tallahassee, Florida
    • To discuss and make decisions on matters which affect the operation of the Commission. Internal Affairs Agendas and Florida Public Service Commission’s contact information may be obtained from www.floridapsc.com. Persons needing ADA accommodation ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Gerald L. Gunter Building, 2540 Shumard Oak Boulevard, Room 105, Tallahassee, Florida
• Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
  • Division of Agricultural Water Policy
    • Items for discussion include proposed revisions to Chapter 582 and any new business that is brought up by the Council.; January 15, 2015, 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.; Office of Agricultural Water Policy Elliot Building 401 South Monroe Street ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Office of Agricultural Water Policy Elliot Building 401 South Monroe Street Tallahassee, Florida 32399
• Water Management Districts
  • Northwest Florida Water Management District
    • Governing Board Meeting – to consider District business. Amendment No. 3 requests the realignment of budget with no increase or decrease to the District budget.; January 8, 2015, 1:00 p.m., ET, Governing Board Meeting, 1:05 p.m., ET, Public Hearing ...
      • Hearing Meeting: District Headquarters, 81 Water Management Drive, Havana, Florida 32333
• Department of Children and Families
  • Agency for Persons with Disabilities
    • To invite input and feedback from Agency stakeholder groups, including self-advocates, family members, service providers, waiver coordinators, and advocacy organizations in updating and improving the algorithm formula used to predict resource needs ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Agency for Persons with Disabilities, 4030 Esplanade Way, Room 301, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0950

6. Notices of Petitions and Dispositions Regarding Declaratory Stat

• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Construction Industry Licensing Board
    • Sandy Robinson and Kevin Powell on December 18, 2014.; The petition seeks the Board’s interpretation of Rule 61G4-15.015, F.A.C., as to whether a Registered Specialty Contractor (Aluminum) can be the primary contractor on a building permit for a ...
• Public Service Commission
  • Departmental
    • the City of Vero Beach, Florida on December 19, 2014.; Petition for declaratory statement regarding the effect of the Commission’s orders approving territorial agreements in Indian River County, by the City of Vero Beach. 140244-EM.

7. Notices Regarding Bids, Proposals and Purchasing

• Department of Management Services
  • Division of Building Construction
    • Department of Management Services, Division of Building Construction

8. Miscellaneous

• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • Escambia County Attorney’s Office
    • Other Agencies and Organizations, Escambia County Attorney’s Office
• Department of Economic Opportunity
  • Division of Community Development
    • Department of Economic Opportunity, Division of Community Development
    • Department of Economic Opportunity, Division of Community Development
• Department of Health
  • Board of Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology
    • Department of Health, Board of Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology
  • Board of Osteopathic Medicine
    • Department of Health, Board of Osteopathic Medicine
• Department of Economic Opportunity
  • Division of Community Development
    • Department of Economic Opportunity, Division of Community Development
    • Department of Economic Opportunity, Division of Community Development