Vol. 40, No. 249 (12/29/2014)

1. Notices of Development of Proposed Rules and Negotiated Rulemaking

• Department of Environmental Protection
  • Departmental
    • The Department proposes to modify the contractor performance evaluation forms referenced in this rule, as well as the specific form names and dates cited in the rule text to eliminate the annual evaluation form, modify the performance criteria in ...
• Department of Transportation
  • Departmental
    • Rule Chapter 14-85 is being amended to conform to recent legislative changes to Section 479.261, F.S., authorizing the expansion of the LOGO sign program from interstates to all limited access facilities. Unnecessary language has been eliminated ...
    • Rule 14-15.0081 is being amended to incorporate the toll rate schedule for Wekiva Parkway and to eliminate minimum tolls on the First Coast Expressway.

2. Proposed Rules

• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Board of Architecture and Interior Design
    • The Board proposes the rule amendments to update and change the word “licensed” to “registered.” Additional unnecessary or outdated language will be removed from the rules.
      • Due of Comment: 1/19/2015
    • The Board proposes the rule amendment to update the formats of seals to be used by licensees. Further, the date by which a registered interior designer must have obtained a seal using the old format to continue its lawful use is changed to January 1,...
      • Due of Comment: 1/19/2015
• Department of Financial Services
  • Division of Insurance Agent and Agency Services
    • Section 627.4553, F.S., was created by Chapter 2014-123, Laws of Florida, and took effect on July 1, 2014. It requires an insurance agent or insurance company to provide certain information to the consumer prior to the surrender of an annuity or ...
      • Due of Comment: 1/19/2015
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Board of Architecture and Interior Design
    • The Board proposes the rule amendment to add a violation that may be addressed by citation and the related fine.
      • Due of Comment: 1/19/2015
  • Board of Employee Leasing Companies
    • The Board proposes the rule amendment to remove the provision allowing an employee leasing company to satisfy the requirements of this rule by being accredited in good standing by the Employer Services Assurance Corporation (ESAC).
      • Due of Comment: 1/19/2015

3. Petitions and Dispositions Regarding Rule Variance or Waiver

• Department of Environmental Protection
  • Beaches and Coastal Systems
    • that on December 23, 2014, it issued an order granting Duramax, LLC, c/o Steven and Beverly Maxwell, revised petition for a permanent variance or waiver from Rules 62B-33.002(18), 62B-33.002(43), and 62B-33.0051(1)(a)1, F.A.C. Notice of receipt of ...

4. Notices of Meetings, Workshops and Public Hearings

• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Florida Real Estate Appraisal Board
    • To conduct a private meeting to review cases to determine probable cause and to conduct a public meeting to review cases where probable cause was previously found. Portions of the probable cause proceedings are not open to the public. All or part of ...
      • Hearing Meeting: : Zora Neale Hurston Building, 400 West Robinson Street, Suite N901, Orlando, Florida 32801
• Water Management Districts
  • South Florida Water Management District
    • Public Hearing of the Governing Board of the South Florida Water Management District to adopt the Florida Forever Work Plan, 2015 Annual Update, included as Chapter 6A; Volume II of the South Florida Environmental Report. Public comments may be ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Murray Nelson Government Center, Board of County Commission Room, 102050 Overseas Highway, Key Largo, Florida, 33037.
    • The Governing Board will discuss and consider District business, including regulatory and non-regulatory matters; January 15, 2015, 9:00 AM, Regular Governing Board Meeting; Murray Nelson Government Center, Board of County Commission Room, 102050 ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Murray Nelson Government Center, Board of County Commission Room, 102050 Overseas Highway, Key Largo, FL 33037 All or part of this meeting may be conducted as a teleconference in order to permit maximum participation by Governing Board members. The Governing Board may take official action on any item appearing on the agenda for the meeting and on any item that is added to the agenda for the meeting as a result of a change to the agenda approved by the presiding officer of the meeting pursuant to Section 120.525, Florida Statutes.
• Department of Transportation
  • Departmental
    • This is a monthly meeting of the Commercial Motor Vehicle Review Board for the purpose of reviewing penalties imposed upon any vehicle or persons under the provisions of Chapter 316, Florida Statutes, relating to weights imposed on the highway by ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Embassy Suites, 1100 SE 17th Street, Ft. Lauderdale, FL
• Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
  • Florida Forest Service
    • The Etoniah Creek State Forest 10-Year Management Plan; January 21, 2015 at 6:30 pm; Putnam County Agricultural Extension Office 111 Yelvington Road East Palatka, Florida 32131
      • Hearing Meeting: Putnam County Agricultural Extension Office 111 Yelvington Road East Palatka, Florida 32131
• Water Management Districts
  • St. Johns River Water Management District
    • Discussion and consideration of District business including regulatory and non-regulatory matters. Staff may recommend approval of external amendments which affect the adopted budget. NOTE: One or more Governing Board members may attend and ...
      • Hearing Meeting: District Headquarters, 4049 Reid Street (Hwy 100 West), Palatka, FL 32177.
• Department of Health
  • 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.; April 30 – May 1, 2015, at ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Tampa Marriott Westshore, 1001 N Westshore Blvd, Tampa, FL 33607; (813) 287-2555
  • Board of Pharmacy
    • To review those cases on which a determination of existence of probable cause has already been made.; Friday, January 9, 2015 at 9:00 a.m.; Conference call number 888-670-3525, Conference code 5134896685.
      • Hearing Meeting: Conference call number 888-670-3525, Conference code 5134896685.
• Water Management Districts
  • South Florida Water Management District
    • The South Florida Water Management District will participate in Indiantown/Western Martin County Visioning Day. Activities include a tour and discussion forums Note: One or more District Governing Board members may be in attendance at the event. ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Starting Location: Seminole Inn, 15885 Warfield Blvd Indiantown, FL 34956
• Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
  • Division of Administration
    • General business of the Executive Committee.; January 8, 2015, at 4:00 p.m.; Florida Horse Park Administration Office, 11008 South Highway 475, Ocala FL 34480.
      • Hearing Meeting: Florida Horse Park Administration Office, 11008 South Highway 475, Ocala FL 34480.
• Department of Veterans' Affairs
  • Departmental
    • The Internal Operations Committee will review the Draft Agreement between FDVA and FIFVI.; January 5, 2015, 4:00 pm (EST).; Teleconference only: dial-in number: 1(888)670-3525, participant passcode: 3244965172 then #
      • Hearing Meeting: Teleconference only: dial-in number: 1(888)670-3525, participant passcode: 3244965172 then #
• Department of Legal Affairs
  • Departmental
    • 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: 7071360675
• Department of Health
  • Board of Dentistry
    • To discuss matters related to dental hygiene.; January 21, 2015, 6:00 pm; (888)670-3525 when prompted, enter conference code 4552635641
      • Hearing Meeting: (888)670-3525 when prompted, enter conference code 4552635641

5. Notices of Petitions and Dispositions Regarding Declaratory Stat

• Department of Corrections
  • Departmental
    • inmate Daniel Howe, DC#R00932.; The petition seeks to resolve a controversy or answer questions or doubts regarding the application of Rule 33-602.101(2)(c), Florida Administrative Code, the form referenced therein, and Department Procedure 602.046(...

6. Notices Regarding Bids, Proposals and Purchasing

• Department of Transportation
  • Departmental
    • Department of Transportation, Departmental