Vol. 40, No. 234 (12/04/2014)

1. Notices of Development of Proposed Rules and Negotiated Rulemaking

• Department of Health
  • Board of Orthotists and Prosthetists
    • To clarify that mandatory educational courses must be submitted for approval 90 days before date of initial course offering.
• 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.
    • 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,...
    • 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 Additional unnecessary or outdated language will be removed from the rules.
• Department of Health
  • Board of Orthotists and Prosthetists
    • For 4.001, to clarify that applicants must pass the American Board for Certification examination in effect at the time of application or, if previously certified, at the time of certification; for 4.003, to allow applicants who cannot supply patient ...

2. Proposed Rules

• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Florida Building Commission
    • Department of Business and Professional Regulation, Florida Building Commission
      • Due of Comment: 12/25/2014
• Department of Health
  • Board of Nursing
    • To outline requirements for preparatory courses.
      • Due of Comment: 12/25/2014

3. Notices of Changes, Corrections and Withdrawals

• Agency for Health Care Administration
  • Medicaid
    • 59G-4.193 Statewide Medicaid Managed Care Long-term Care Waiver Program Prioritization and Enrollment
    • Payment Methodology for Services in Facilities Not Publicly Owned and Publicly Operated (Facilities Formerly Known as ICF-MR/DD Facilities)
    • Payment Methodology for Services in Facilities Not Publicly Owned and Publicly Operated (Facilities Formerly Known as ICF-MR/DD Facilities)
• Department of Children and Families
  • Economic Self-Sufficiency Program
    • Amount and Duration of Cash Payment
• Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission
  • Freshwater Fish and Wildlife
    • Permits and Authorizations for the Take of Florida Endangered and Threatened Species
• Agency for Health Care Administration
  • Medicaid
    • Definitions
    • Definitions
• Department of Transportation
  • Departmental
    • Selection and Award Process
    • Manual of Uniform Minimum Standards for Design, Construction and Maintenance for Streets and Highways

4. Petitions and Dispositions Regarding Rule Variance or Waiver

• Department of Financial Services
  • Division of Workers' Compensation
    • That the Petition for Variance filed July 25, 2014, by Burton Construction Services, Inc., was withdrawn September 24, 2014. The Department has closed the file.
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Division of Hotels and Restaurants
    • Ramada Plaza Resort & Suites. Petitioner seeks a variance of the requirements of ASME A17.1b, Section 2.20.1, 2.20.9 and 2.24.2 as adopted by 61C-5.001(1)(a), Florida Administrative Code that requires steel ropes, wedge shackles to secure the steel ...
    • On December 3, 2014, the Department issued a Final Order that was in response to a Petition for Variance from NW Florida Community Hospital, filed November 19, 2014, and advertised on November 25, 2014 in Vol. 40, No. 229, of the Florida ...
    • On December 3, 2014 the Division issued an order. The Final Order was in response to a Petition for an emergency temporary Variance from Atrium (The), filed November 17, 2014, and advertised on November 25, 2014 in Vol. 40, No. 229, of the Florida ...
    • On December 3, 2014 the Division issued an order. The Final Order was in response to a Petition for an emergency temporary Variance from Nearing Court Office Building, filed November 13, 2014, and advertised on November 21, 2014 in Vol.40, No. 227, ...
• Water Management Districts
  • Southwest Florida Water Management District
    • that it has denied a petition for variance. Petitioner's Name: Riverside Partners LTD. – File Tracking No. 14-4202 Date Petition Filed: September 22, 2014 Rule No.: 40D-22.201, F.A.C. Nature of the rule for which variance or waiver was sought:...

5. Notices of Meetings, Workshops and Public Hearings

• Regional Planning Councils
  • South Florida Regional Planning Council
    • Any Development Order received prior to the meeting. Any Generally Consistent Comprehensive Plan Amendment Review received prior to the meeting; Any Generally Inconsistent Comprehensive Plan Amendment Review received prior to the meeting; Meeting ...
      • Hearing Meeting: South Florida Regional Planning Council, 3440 Hollywood Boulevard, Suite 140, Hollywood, FL 33021
• 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
• State Board of Administration
  • Departmental
    • General business of the Audit Committee; Thursday December 11, 2014 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.; Hermitage Room, First Floor, The Hermitage Centre, 1801 Hermitage Blvd Tallahassee, FL 32308
      • Hearing Meeting: Hermitage Room, First Floor, The Hermitage Centre, 1801 Hermitage Blvd Tallahassee, FL 32308
• Department of Transportation
  • Florida Seaport Transportation and Economic Development Council
    • General Business; Friday, December 19, 2014 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.; Call In Number: 646-307-1300 Participant Code: 9348585
      • Hearing Meeting: Call In Number: 646-307-1300 Participant Code: 9348585
• Department of Elder Affairs
  • Office of Public and Professional Guardians
    • General Business of the Foundation for Indigent Guardianship, Inc.; January 5, 2015, 12:30 p.m. E.S.T; Conference Call Number: 1-888-670-3525 Conference Code: 7919129022#
      • Hearing Meeting: Conference Call Number: 1-888-670-3525 Conference Code: 7919129022#
    • General Business of the Foundation for Indigent Guardianship, Inc.; December 23, 2014 at 10:00 a.m. E.S.T.; Telephone Conference Call Number: 1-888-670-3525 Conference Code: 7919129022#
      • Hearing Meeting: Telephone Conference Call Number: 1-888-670-3525 Conference Code: 7919129022#
• Department of Health
  • Departmental
    • This is a meeting of an Advisory Council required by Florida Statute 397.333. The Council meets four times per year to conduct a comprehensive analysis of the problem of substance abuse in this state and make recommendations to the Governor and ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Room 152, Betty Easley Conference Center, 4075 Esplanade Way,Tallahassee Florida 32399
• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • Santa Fe Community College
    • The main item on the agenda is the proposed Officer Training Monies Budget for FY 2015-2016.; December 15, 2014, 2:00 p.m.; Santa Fe College Institute of Public Safety , 3737 NE 39th Avenue, Gainesville, FL
      • Hearing Meeting: Santa Fe College Institute of Public Safety , 3737 NE 39th Avenue, Gainesville, FL
  • Quest Corporation of America, Inc.
    • Financial Management No.: 4336937-1-22-01 Federal Aid Project ID No.: 7777 246 A Project Description: The Poinciana Parkway Southport Connector Project Development and Environment (PD&E) Study is identifying and evaluating transportation ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Disney Wilderness Preserve Conservation Learning Center 2700 Scrub Jay Trail Kissimmee, Florida 34759
• Water Management Districts
  • St. Johns River Water Management District
    • This is a meeting of the Advisory Committee described above. The purpose of the meeting is to conduct administrative and procedural matters related to the committee and update the committee on the status of the MFLs and Recovery Strategy planned ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Florida Gateway College, Wilson S. Rivers Library and Media Center, 149 SE College Place, Building 200, Room 102, Lake City, FL 32025
• Agency for Health Care Administration
  • Medicaid
    • Recommendations for drugs to be included on the Preferred Drug List are made at this meeting. Members of the public who wish to speak at this meeting must contact Vern Hamilton at (850) 412-4154. The number of speakers is limited and accommodated ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Hilton Garden Inn, 5312 Avion Park Drive, Tampa, Florida 33607
• Department of Financial Services
  • Securities
    • Proposed amendments to Rules 69W-200.002, 400.002, 500.011, 600.0131, 600.0132, 600.014, and 1000.001; proposed repeal of rules 69W-300.002, 600.015, and 600.016; and proposed creation of new rules 69W-600.0151 and 600.0161. The proposed rules ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Room B103, Office of Financial Regulation, 200 East Gaines Street, Fletcher Building, Tallahassee, FL 32399.
    • Proposed amendments to Rules 69W-200.002, 400.002, 500.011, 600.0131, 600.0132, 600.014, and 1000.001; proposed repeal of rules 69W-300.002, 600.015, and 600.016; and proposed creation of new rules 69W-600.0151 and 600.0161. The proposed rules ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Room B103, Office of Financial Regulation, 200 East Gaines Street, Fletcher Building, Tallahassee, FL 32399.
• Agency for Health Care Administration
  • Medicaid
    • This meeting consists of: Review and approval of drug use criteria and standards for both prospective and retrospective drug use reviews; apply criteria and standards in the application of the DUR activities; review and report results of drug use ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Hilton Garden Inn, 5312 Avion Park Drive, Tampa, FL 33607
• Department of Financial Services
  • Securities
    • Proposed amendments to Rules 69W-200.002, 400.002, 500.011, 600.0131, 600.0132, 600.014, and 1000.001; proposed repeal of rules 69W-300.002, 600.015, and 600.016; and proposed creation of new rules 69W-600.0151 and 600.0161. The proposed rules ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Room B103, Office of Financial Regulation, 200 East Gaines Street, Fletcher Building, Tallahassee, FL 32399.
    • Proposed amendments to Rules 69W-200.002, 400.002, 500.011, 600.0131, 600.0132, 600.014, and 1000.001; proposed repeal of rules 69W-300.002, 600.015, and 600.016; and proposed creation of new rules 69W-600.0151 and 600.0161. The proposed rules ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Room B103, Office of Financial Regulation, 200 East Gaines Street, Fletcher Building, Tallahassee, FL 32399.
    • Proposed amendments to Rules 69W-200.002, 400.002, 500.011, 600.0131, 600.0132, 600.014, and 1000.001; proposed repeal of rules 69W-300.002, 600.015, and 600.016; and proposed creation of new rules 69W-600.0151 and 600.0161. The proposed rules ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Room B103, Office of Financial Regulation, 200 East Gaines Street, Fletcher Building, Tallahassee, FL 32399.
    • Proposed amendments to Rules 69W-200.002, 400.002, 500.011, 600.0131, 600.0132, 600.014, and 1000.001; proposed repeal of rules 69W-300.002, 600.015, and 600.016; and proposed creation of new rules 69W-600.0151 and 600.0161. The proposed rules ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Room B103, Office of Financial Regulation, 200 East Gaines Street, Fletcher Building, Tallahassee, FL 32399.
• Department of Children and Families
  • Substance Abuse Program
    • For the purpose of conducting the annual meeting of the directors and electing the officers of the Corporation. The following have been proposed for election to serve as officers of the Corporation for the offices set forth opposite their names ...
      • Hearing Meeting: One Park Place, Suite 500, 621 NW 53rd Street, Boca Raton, FL 33487 Call-in #: 1-888-354-0094, participant code: 5421695
    • For the purpose of conducting the annual meeting of the directors and electing the officers of the Corporation. The following have been proposed for election to serve as officers of the Corporation for the offices set forth opposite their names ...
      • Hearing Meeting: One Park Place, Suite 500, 621 NW 53rd Street, Boca Raton, FL 33487 Call-in #: 1-888-354-0094, participant code: 5421695
    • For the purpose of conducting the annual meeting of the directors and electing the officers of the Corporation. The following have been proposed for election to serve as officers of the Corporation for the offices set forth opposite their names ...
      • Hearing Meeting: One Park Place, Suite 500, 621 NW 53rd Street, Boca Raton, FL 33487 Call-in #: 1-888-354-0094, participant code: 5421695
• Department of Health
  • Division of Family Health Services
    • The previously noticed meeting is being CANCELED.; December 8, 2014, 2:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. PHHSBG Advisory Committee Meeting 2:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. Public Testimony; Florida Department of Health, (Capital Circle Office Complex - Prather Building), ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Florida Department of Health, (Capital Circle Office Complex - Prather Building), Conference Room 340N
• Water Management Districts
  • St. Johns River Water Management District
    • Discussion of Agricultural Water, Moving Past Regulation to Sustainability, The Future of Water in Florida, North Florida Regional Water Supply Partnership and other topics related to water.; December 11, 2014, 8:45am to 4:30 pm; University of North ...
      • Hearing Meeting: University of North Florida Conference Center, 1200 Alumni Drive, Jacksonville, FL 32211

6. Notices Regarding Bids, Proposals and Purchasing

• Department of Education
  • Florida State University
    • Department of Education, Florida State University

7. Miscellaneous

• Department of Health
  • Board of Nursing
    • Department of Health, Board of Nursing
    • Department of Health, Board of Nursing
    • Department of Health, Board of Nursing
• 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
    • Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles, Division of Motor Vehicles
    • Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles, Division of Motor Vehicles
• Department of Economic Opportunity
  • Division of Community Development
    • Department of Economic Opportunity, Division of Community Development
• Department of Health
  • Board of Nursing
    • Department of Health, Board of Nursing