Vol. 39, No. 236 (12/06/2013)

1. Notices of Development of Proposed Rules and Negotiated Rulemaking

• State Board of Administration
  • Departmental
    • For Rules 19-11.001, 19-11.004 and 19-11.005, F.A.C., amendments are being made to reflect the fact that a self-directed brokerage account (“SDBA”) is being made available as an additional investment option to members of the Florida Retirement ...

2. Proposed Rules

• Department of Management Services
  • Personnel Management System
    • Chapter 2012-15, Laws of Florida, amends: * Section 110.131, F.S., relating to Other-personal-services (OPS) by deleting the 1040 limitation for hours of work in a 12-month period for certain positions and removing the requirement for requesting ...
      • Due of Comment: 12/27/2013
    • Chapter 2012-215, Laws of Florida, amends Section 110.2035, F.S., regarding the implementation of pay additives. The new language distinguishes between Temporary special duties – general and Temporary special duties – absent coworker pay additives; ...
      • Due of Comment: 12/27/2013
• Department of Health
  • Board of Nursing Home Administrators
    • The Board proposes the rule amendment to delete unnecessary language and add new language to clarify the requirements for continuing education credits for licensure renewal and to renumber the rule accordingly.
      • Due of Comment: 12/27/2013
    • The Board proposes to develop and adopt a new rule to establish procedures for public participation in public meetings.
      • Due of Comment: 12/27/2013
  • Board of Opticianry
    • The Board proposes the rule amendment to delete unnecessary language and to add new language to the apprenticeship requirements and training program.
      • Due of Comment: 12/27/2013
• Department of Management Services
  • E911 Board
    • The Rule proposes to facilitate public comment at board meetings.
      • Due of Comment: 12/27/2013

3. Notices of Changes, Corrections and Withdrawals

• Navigation Districts
  • Florida Inland Navigation District
    • Policy, Project Eligibility, Project Administration, Small-Scale Derelict Vessel Removal Projects
    • Policy, Funds Allocation, Application Process, Project Eligibility, Project Administration, Small-Scale Derelict Vessel Removal Projects
• Agency for Health Care Administration
  • Departmental
    • Official Reporter, Access to Final Orders, Final Orders Required to Be Indexed, Listing of Final Orders, Numbering of Final Orders
• Department of Health
  • Board of Nursing Home Administrators
    • General Information
• 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

4. Petitions and Dispositions Regarding Rule Variance or Waiver

• Department of Health
  • Board of Medicine
    • variance or waiver filed by Dina Moshe, seeking a waiver of Rule 64B8-51.002(1)(c), Florida Administrative Code, which requires that every applicant for licensure as an electrologist by examination shall demonstrate to the Council that the applicant ...
• Department of Children and Families
  • Family Safety and Preservation Program
    • waiver for rule 65C-15.017(3), Florida Administrative Code from Devereux Community Based Care of Okeechobee and the Treasure Coast. Rule 65C-15.017(3), F.A.C., requires staff performing casework services shall have bachelor's degree in social work ...
    • waiver of rule 65C-15.010(3), Florida Administrative Code, from Destiny Adoption Services and Consulting, Inc. Rule 65C-15.010(3), F.A.C., requires a licensed child-placing agency to annually obtain and audit of its financial records.
    • waiver of rule 65C-13.025(1)(a), Florida Administrative Code from the Children's HOme and Melissa Hoskins. Rule 65C-13.025(1)(a), F.A.C., states each applicant wishing to become a licensed out-of-home caregiver shall complete the Application for ...

5. Notices of Meetings, Workshops and Public Hearings

• Department of Children and Families
  • Refugee Services
    • The purpose of the Pensacola 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: TBD
• Department of Transportation
  • Departmental
    • The District Five Tentative Five Year Work Program, for Fiscal Years 2014/2015 through 2018/2019, hearing and public information meetings will also include consideration of proposed projects for Florida's Turnpike Enterprise.; December 11, 2013, 6:...
      • Hearing Meeting: Florida Department of Transportation, District Five Office Building, 719 South Woodland Boulevard, Cypress A & B Conference Rooms, DeLand, Florida 32720 There will also be public information meetings held at each Metropolitan Planning Organization/Transportation Planning Organization listed below: MetroPlan Orlando Board Meeting - Public Information Meeting Date and Time: Wednesday, December 11, 2013, 9:00 a.m. Location: 315 East Robinson Street, Suite 355, Orlando, Florida 32801 Lake-Sumter Metropolitan Planning Organization - Public Information Meeting Date and Time: Wednesday, December 11, 2013, 2:00 p.m. Location: 1616 South 14th Street, Leesburg, Florida 34748 Space Coast Transportation Planning Organization - Public Information Meeting Date and Time: Thursday, December 12, 2013, 9:00 am Location: Brevard County Government Center, 2725 Judge Fran Jamieson Way, Building C, 3rd Floor Florida Room, Melbourne, Florida 32940 Flagler County Board of County Commissioners - Public Information Meeting Date and Time: Monday, January 13, 2014, 5:00 p.m. Location: 1769 E. Moody Blvd., Bldg. 2, Board Chambers, Bunnell, Florida 32110-0787 Volusia County Transportation Planning Organization - Public Information Meeting Date and Time: Wednesday, January 22, 2014, 9:00 a.m. Location: 2570 West International, Speedway Boulevard, Suite 100, Daytona Beach, FL 32114-8145 Ocala/Marion County Transportation Planning Organization - Public Information Meeting Date and Time: Tuesday, January 28, 2014, 4:00 pm Location: McPherson Complex Auditorium, 601 SE 25th Ave., Ocala, Florida 34471
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Board of Professional Engineers
    • Review applications for licensure and other general business of the committees.; January 14, 2014 at 8:30am (EST) or soon thereafter; Florida Board of Professional Engineers 2639 North Monroe St. Building B-112 Tallahassee, FL 32303
      • Hearing Meeting: Florida Board of Professional Engineers 2639 North Monroe St. Building B-112 Tallahassee, FL 32303
    • Although this meeting is open to the public, the Probable Cause Panel meeting may be closed consistent with law. If you wish to participate in any public portion of the Probable Cause Panel Meeting, please contact Sandee Spradlin at least 48 hours ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Florida Board of Professional Engineers 2639 North Monroe St. Building B-112 Tallahassee, FL 32303
    • general business of the committee. . If you would like to participate in the call, please contact Rebecca Sammons at 850.521.0500 ext. 114 at least 48 hours prior to the date of the meeting.; January 15, 2014 at 8:30am (EST) or soon thereafter; ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Florida Board of Professional Engineers 2639 North Monroe St. Building B-112 Tallahassee, FL 32303
    • To act on the recommendations from the Application & Educational Advisory Committee to approve or deny applications for licensure and any old or new business of the Board. If you would like to participate in the call, please contact Rebecca Sammons ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Florida Board of Professional Engineers 2639 North Monroe St. Building B-112 Tallahassee, FL 32303
    • general business of the board.; February 12, 2014 at 1pm (EST) or soon thereafter and February 13, 2014 at 8:30am (EST) or soon thereafter; Tampa Marriott Westshore 1001 N. Westshore Blvd. Tampa, FL 33607
      • Hearing Meeting: Tampa Marriott Westshore 1001 N. Westshore Blvd. Tampa, FL 33607
    • Review applications for licensure and other general business of the committees.; at the conclusion of the Board Meeting being held on February 12, 2014; Tampa Marriott Westshore 1001 N. Westshore Blvd. Tampa, FL 33607
      • Hearing Meeting: Tampa Marriott Westshore 1001 N. Westshore Blvd. Tampa, FL 33607
• Agency for Health Care Administration
  • Departmental
    • This is a meeting of the State Consumer Health Information and Policy Advisory Council to which all interested parties are invited. The purpose is to conduct a meeting of key health care stakeholders to discuss issues relating to implementing ...
      • Hearing Meeting: This is a teleconference meeting. To participate, dial (888) 670-3525/Participant Code: 3875036751. If you have any difficulty accessing the teleconference, please call the Florida Center’s main number at (850) 412-3730.
• Department of Education
  • Education Practices Commission
    • Conduct training of new Commission members. The Hearing Panels of the Education Practices Commission will consider final agency action in matters dealing with the disciplining of certified educators. The Business Meeting of the Education Practices ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Embassy Suites Orlando North 225 Shorecrest Drive Altamonte Springs, Florida 32701 (407) 834-2400
• Water Management Districts
  • South Florida Water Management District
    • A Public Workshop sponsored by the Water Resources Advisory Commission (WRAC) regarding recreational issues and opportunities within the South Florida Water Management District. The public is advised that it is possible that one or more members of ...
      • Hearing Meeting: South Florida Water Management District, B-1 Auditorium, 3301 Gun Club Road, West Palm Beach, FL 33406.
• Department of State
  • Division of Historical Resources
    • Grants Management Webinar, intended to explain the current management process for the 2014 Small Matching Grant projects including reports and payments; procurement of Consultants, Contractors and Vendors; Close out and final products.; Tuesday, ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Webinar/Room 404, R.A. Gray Building, Tallahassee, FL 32399
• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • Florida Telecommunications Relay, Inc.
    • This is a regular meeting of the Board of Directors. The meeting is subject to cancellation for lack of a quorum or unavailability of an interpreter.; Friday, December 13, 2013 at 10:00 a.m.; Florida Telecommunications Relay, Inc. 1820 E. Park ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Florida Telecommunications Relay, Inc. 1820 E. Park Avenue, Suite 101 Tallahassee, FL 32301
• Navigation Districts
  • Florida Inland Navigation District
    • regular business of the Board of Commissioners of the Florida Inland Navigation District; all meetings start at 8:00 a.m. at the dates and location listed below; Friday, October 18, 2013 in Broward County Saturday, November 16, 2013 in Martin ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Friday, October 18, 2013 in Broward County Saturday, November 16, 2013 in Martin County Friday, December 13, 2013 in Volusia County Saturday, January 18, 2014 in St. Johns County Friday, February 14, 2014 in St. Lucie County Saturday, March 15, 2014 in Duval County Friday, April 11, 2014 in Flagler County Saturday, May 17, 2014 in Miami-Dade County Friday, June 20, 2014 in Brevard County Saturday, June 21, 2014 in Brevard County Friday, July 18, 2014 in Nassau County Saturday, August 16, 2014 in Indian River County Saturday, September 13, 2014 in Palm Beach County
• Department of Health
  • Office of Statewide Research
    • Biomedical Research Advisory Council meeting pertaining to the James and Esther King Biomedical Research Program and the Bankhead-Coley Cancer Research Program.; December 19, 2013 4:00-5:00p.m.; Conference call (888) 670-3525 Conference code ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Conference call (888) 670-3525 Conference code 2922384719.
  • Departmental
    • The Information Clearinghouse on Developmental Disabilities Advisory Council will provide technical assistance to the Department of Health in the establishment of a website of resource information related to Down syndrome or other prenatally ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Florida Department of Health 2585 Merchants Row Blvd., Suite 140 Tallahassee, FL 32399 or by telephone (1-888-670-3535, Attendee access code: 277 680 0919#) and WebEx: https://suncom.webex.com/suncom/j.php?ED=256070067&UID=492507417&RT=MiMxMQ%3D%3D
• Department of Financial Services
  • Departmental
    • Medicaid & Public Assitance Fraud; December 12, 2013 2:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.; Cabinet Meeting Room The Capitol Tallahassee, FL
      • Hearing Meeting: Cabinet Meeting Room The Capitol Tallahassee, FL

6. Notices of Petitions and Dispositions Regarding Declaratory Stat

• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Florida Real Estate Appraisal Board
    • Heidi M. Bauer, filed on October 14, 2013.; The petition seeks the Board’s interpretation of Title XXXII, Chapter 475, sections 475.611and 475.6235, Florida Statutes, regarding whether licensure as an appraisal management company is required in ...

7. Notices Regarding Bids, Proposals and Purchasing

• Department of Education
  • Florida Atlantic University
    • Department of Education, Florida Atlantic University
• Department of Transportation
  • Departmental
    • Department of Transportation, Departmental
• Water Management Districts
  • St. Johns River Water Management District
    • Water Management Districts, St. Johns River Water Management District