Vol. 39, No. 249 (12/27/2013)

1. Notices of Development of Proposed Rules and Negotiated Rulemaking

• Department of Health
  • Board of Occupational Therapy
    • Rule proposes to facilitate public comment at board meetings.

2. Proposed Rules

• Department of Juvenile Justice
  • Probation
    • The amendments are necessary to update incorporated forms and to add new definitions that are currently used in probation supervision of delinquent youths.
      • Due of Comment: 1/17/2014
    • The amendments are necessary to update procedures governing supervision and diversion services, and to institute revised methods to address non-compliance.
      • Due of Comment: 1/17/2014
• Department of Health
  • Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy and Mental Health Counseling
    • The Board proposes the rule promulgation to provide the criteria for public comment.
      • Due of Comment: 1/17/2014
• Department of Environmental Protection
  • Departmental
    • Department of Environmental Protection, Departmental
      • Due of Comment: 1/17/2014

3. Notices of Changes, Corrections and Withdrawals

• Department of Economic Opportunity
  • Division of Strategic Business Development
    • Application for Certification Process,

4. Petitions and Dispositions Regarding Rule Variance or Waiver

• Department of Children and Families
  • Family Safety and Preservation Program
    • waiver of rule 65C-15.017(3), Florida Administrative Code, from The Hope Center for Living and Reba Haley. Rule 65C-15.017(3), F.A.C., ., requires staff performing casework services shall have a bachelor’s degree in social work or related area of ...
    • waiver of rule 65C-14.055(1), Florida Administrative Code, from Zulia Brenovil. Rule 65C-14.055(1), F.A.C., states that the facility shall employ staff to perform administrative, supervisory, service, and care functions. These personnel shall have ...
    • waiver of rule 65C-13.030(5)(g)11, Florida Administrative Code, from Florida United Methodist Children's Home and Sims and Philippa Jones. Rule 65C-13.030(5)(g)11, F.A.C., requires each children over 36 months of age may not share a bedroom with a ...
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Division of Hotels and Restaurants
    • On December 03, 2013 the Division of Hotels and Restaurants received a Petition for an Emergency 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 ...

5. Notices of Meetings, Workshops and Public Hearings

• Executive Office of the Governor
  • Departmental
    • Commission Committee meetings at times noted below: Communications 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM Emergency Management & Volunteer Services 10:00 AM -11:00 AM Finance & Audit 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM Legislative 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM National Service Programs 2:00 ...
      • Hearing Meeting: (888)670-3525 passcode 3822432866#
• Water Management Districts
  • Southwest Florida Water Management District
    • Regular monthly meeting to obtain feedback from interested persons on current pending permit applications. The agenda is available at www.watermatters.org/calendar/calendar.php/; January 8, 2014, 9:00 a.m.; 7601 HWY 301 N, Tampa, FL 33637
      • Hearing Meeting: 7601 HWY 301 N, Tampa, FL 33637
• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • Tampa Bay Estuary Program
    • The objective of this Planning Session is to allow the Tampa Bay Estuary Program Boards to collectively evaluate progress to date, identify existing and new challenges, and define future directions for the Tampa Bay Estuary Program.; Friday, January ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Tampa Bay Regional Planning Council 4000 Gateway Centre Boulevard, Suite 100 Pinellas Park, Florida
• Regional Planning Councils
  • Tampa Bay Regional Planning Council
    • To conduct the regular business of the Agency on Bay Management.; January 9, 2014; 4000 Gateway Center Blvd., Suite 100, Pinellas Park, FL 33782
      • Hearing Meeting: 4000 Gateway Center Blvd., Suite 100, Pinellas Park, FL 33782
• Department of Children and Families
  • Refugee Services
    • The purpose of the Palm Beach Area Refugee Task Force meeting is to increase awareness of the refugee populations, share best practices, spot trends in refugee populations, build collaborations between agencies, help create good communication among ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Palm Beach County Schools District 3388 Forest Hill Boulevard West Palm Beach, Florida 33406
    • The purpose of the Broward Area Refugee Task Force meeting is to increase awareness of the refugee populations, share best practices, spot trends in refugee populations, build collaborations between agencies, help create good communication among ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Children's Services Council of Broward County 6600 West Commercial Boulevard Lauder Hill, Florida 33319
• Water Management Districts
  • Southwest Florida Water Management District
    • Discussion of task force business for the Citrus County Task Force of the Citrus/Hernando Waterways Restoration Council.; Monday, January 13, 2014 at 2:00 p.m.; Lecanto Government Building, 3600 West Sovereign Path, Room 166, Lecanto, Florida 34461
      • Hearing Meeting: Lecanto Government Building, 3600 West Sovereign Path, Room 166, Lecanto, Florida 34461
• Department of Environmental Protection
  • Departmental
    • Discussion and review of potential land use concepts for Silver Springs State Park with the Advisory Group members.; Friday, January 10, 2014, 8:30 a.m. (ET); Building 8, Silver Springs Town Center, 5656 E Silver Springs Blvd, Silver Springs, FL ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Building 8, Silver Springs Town Center, 5656 E Silver Springs Blvd, Silver Springs, FL 34488
• Department of Legal Affairs
  • Division of Victim Services and Criminal Justice Programs
    • The Council shall make a systematic study of the conditions affecting black men and boys, including, but not limited to, homicide rates, arrest and incarceration rate, poverty, violence, drug abuse, death rates, disparate annual income levels, ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Toll Free Dial in Number: 888-670-3525 Conference Code: 2473154911
    • The Council shall make a systematic study of the conditions affecting black men and boys, including, but not limited to, homicide rates, arrest and incarceration rate, poverty, violence, drug abuse, death rates, disparate annual income levels, ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Toll Free Dial in Number: 888-670-3525 Conference Code: 8519855825
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Board of Employee Leasing Companies
    • General Business of the Board; Tuesday, January 14, 2014, 10:00 a.m. EST or soon thereafter; Via Telephone Conference Call. To Connect, dial 1(888)670-3525, Conference Pass code: 7489217568 then #
      • Hearing Meeting: Via Telephone Conference Call. To Connect, dial 1(888)670-3525, Conference Pass code: 7489217568 then #
    • General Business of the Board; Wednesday, March 19, 2014, 10:00 a.m. EST or soon thereafter; Via Telephone Conference Call. To Connect, dial 1(888)670-3525, Conference Pass code: 7489217568 then #
      • Hearing Meeting: Via Telephone Conference Call. To Connect, dial 1(888)670-3525, Conference Pass code: 7489217568 then #
    • General Business of the Board and Probable Cause Panel meeting, portions which are closed to the public; Tuesday, February 11, 2014 at 1:00 p.m. - Probable Cause Panel meeting, portions which are closed to the public and Wednesday, February 12, ...
      • Hearing Meeting: The Department of Business and Professional Regulation Division of Professions Boardroom 1940 North Monroe Street Tallahassee, Florida 32399 850-487-1395

6. Miscellaneous

• Department of Economic Opportunity
  • Division of Community Development
    • Application Process and Administrative Requirements
• Department of Environmental Protection
  • Departmental
    • Department of Environmental Protection, Departmental