Vol. 42, No. 29 (02/12/2016)

1. Notices of Development of Proposed Rules and Negotiated Rulemaking

• Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
  • Division of Plant Industry
    • The purpose of this rule is to maintain a list of endangered, threatened, or commercially exploited plants. The department’s mission is to ensure that these plants are protected and conservation of Florida’s natural areas is observed.

2. Proposed Rules

• Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
  • Office of Energy
    • The purpose of this amended rule is to provide guidance to eligible applicants for the application process, review, and administration of the Renewable Energy and Energy-Efficient Technologies Grant Program.
      • Due of Comment: 3/4/2016

3. Notices of Changes, Corrections and Withdrawals

• Department of Financial Services
  • Division of Funeral, Cemetery, and Consumer Services
    • Preneed Funeral Contract Consumer Protection Trust Fund

4. Petitions and Dispositions Regarding Rule Variance or Waiver

• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Division of Hotels and Restaurants
    • a Routine Variance for Subparagraph 61C-1.004(2)(a), Florida Administrative Code, Subparagraph 61C-4.010(7)(c), Florida Administrative Code, Paragraph 61C-4.010(6), Florida Administrative Code, and Section 6-402.11, 2009 FDA Food Code from Wetzels ...
    • a Routine Variance for Subparagraph 61C-1.004(2)(a), Florida Administrative Code, Subparagraph 61C-4.010(7)(c), Florida Administrative Code, Paragraph 61C-4.010(6), Florida Administrative Code, and Section 6-402.11, 2009 FDA Food Code from Haagen ...
    • 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 6-202.16, 2009 FDA Food Code, Paragraph 61C-4.010(1), Florida Administrative Code, and ...
    • 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 6-202.16, 2009 FDA Food Code, Paragraph 61C-4.010(1), Florida Administrative Code, and ...
    • 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 6-202.16, 2009 FDA Food Code, Paragraph 61C-4.010(1), Florida Administrative Code, and ...
    • 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 6-202.16, 2009 FDA Food Code, Paragraph 61C-4.010(1), Florida Administrative Code, and ...
    • 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 6-202.16, 2009 FDA Food Code, Paragraph 61C-4.010(1), Florida Administrative Code, and ...
• Department of Health
  • Board of Medicine
    • waiver filed by Mohamed Sayed, M.D., from Rules 64B8-1.007 and 4.009, F.A.C., with regard to the requirement for submission of the AMA profile for the medical licensure application. Comments on this petition should be filed with the Board of ...
• Department of Law Enforcement
  • Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission
    • On January 28, 2016, pursuant to notice, at a meeting held in Lake Mary, Florida the Commission considered a petition for a permanent waiver of Rule 11B-27.013(7)(a)2., F.A.C. by Ryan T. Glaze. After careful consideration of the facts in this ...
• Department of Health
  • Board of Massage Therapy
    • Jianhua Liu, seeking a variance or waiver of the requirement that official transcripts be submitted by the educational institution. Comments on this petition should be filed with the Board of Massage Therapy, 4052 Bald Cypress Way, Bin #C06, ...
    • Gabrielle Pelicci, seeking a variance or waiver of Rule 64B7-32.002, Florida Administrative Code, regarding the requirement that official transcripts be on counterfeit proof paper and be sent directly from the school. Comments on this petition ...
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Division of Hotels and Restaurants
    • Plaza Executive Center. Petitioner seeks an emergency temporary variance of the requirements of an unspecified Section of A17.3, as adopted by 61C-5.001(1), Florida Administrative Code that requires upgrading the elevators operations which poses a ...
• Water Management Districts
  • South Florida Water Management District
    • waiver from City of Sweetwater, Application Number 14-0925-1, Permit (MOD) Number 14313, for utilization of Works or Lands of the District known as the C-4 Canal for the placement of the “Brothers to the Rescue Memorial Pedestrian Plaza” consisting ...
• Department of Law Enforcement
  • Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission
    • On January 28, 2016, pursuant to notice, at a meeting held in Lake Mary, Florida the Commission considered a petition for a permanent waiver of Rule 11B-35.002(5)(h)9.-11., F.A.C. by Director Lee Spector of the Indian River State College, Criminal ...
• Florida Housing Finance Corporation
  • Departmental
    • Waiver from Marcia Gardens, LLC requesting a Waiver of Rule 67-48.004(3)(I) F.A.C, allowing it to increase their number of units in the Development
• Department of Health
  • Division of Environmental Health
    • variance from David Potts, representing Geomatrix, LLC. Specifically, the petitioner seeks a variance from 64E-6.028(3); .008(5); .009(3)(d) & (e); and .009(7)(d);, Florida Administrative Code, which requires surge volume; provides for minimum ...

5. Notices of Meetings, Workshops and Public Hearings

• Regional Planning Councils
  • Tampa Bay Regional Planning Council
    • To conduct the regular business of the Clearinghouse Review Committee; February 22, 2016 at 9:30 a.m.; 4000 Gateway Centre Blvd, Suite 100, Pinellas Park, Fl 33782
      • Hearing Meeting: 4000 Gateway Centre Blvd, Suite 100, Pinellas Park, Fl 33782
    • To conduct the regular business of the Local Emergency Planning Committee.; February 24, 2016 at 10:30 a.m.; 4000 Gateway Centre Blvd, Suite 100, Pinellas Park, FL 33782
      • Hearing Meeting: 4000 Gateway Centre Blvd, Suite 100, Pinellas Park, FL 33782
• Water Management Districts
  • Suwannee River Water Management District
    • The Suwannee River Water Management District encourages residents, businesses and recreational users of the Steinhatchee River to participate in a public meeting. The purpose of the meeting is to give an overview of the minimum flows and levels ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Steinhatchee Community Center, 1013 Riverside Drive, Steinhatchee, Florida 32359
• Department of Environmental Protection
  • Departmental
    • The Coral Reef Conservation Program is holding a two-day meeting for the "Our Florida Reefs" Community Working Group in which both the North and South Community Working Groups will meet jointly. The Community Working Group will review feedback from ...
      • Hearing Meeting: 2nd Floor Royal Fern Hall, Fern Forest Nature Center, Broward County Parks and Recreation, 201 Lyons Road South, Coconut Creek, FL 33063
• Department of Education
  • Education Practices Commission
    • The Hearing Panels of the Education Practices Commission will consider final agency action in matters dealing with the disciplining of certified educators. Business Meeting Planning Meeting is being conducted to discuss matters for the upcoming ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Hawthorn Suites by Windham 301 Lamberton Drive West Palm Beach, Florida 33401 (561) 472-7000
• Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission
  • Marine Resources
    • The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission and the Florida Department of Environmental Protection will be holding a series of two virtual meetings to discuss plans for the 2016 cycle of National Fish and Wildlife Foundation’s Gulf ...
      • Hearing Meeting: (641)715-3580, access code: 265-897. Adobe Connect Meeting is also being used to present material via the internet. To join the meeting use the following link and log in as a guest: https://fwc.adobeconnect.com/osi/
• Department of Environmental Protection
  • Departmental
    • The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission and the Florida Department of Environmental Protection are holding a series of two virtual meetings to discuss plans for the 2016 cycle of National Fish and Wildlife Foundation’s Gulf ...
      • Hearing Meeting: (641) 715-3580, access code: 265-897. Adobe Connect Meeting is also being used to present material via the internet. To join the meeting use the following link and log in as a guest: https://fwc.adobeconnect.com/osi/
• Department of Health
  • Board of Opticianry
    • Probable Cause Panel Meeting with Reconsiderations; February 23, 2016 at 11:00 a.m.; (888) 670-3525 Conference Code: 4552635641
      • Hearing Meeting: (888) 670-3525 Conference Code: 4552635641
  • Division of Public Health Statistics and Performance Management
    • Physician Workforce Advisory Council Meeting.; February 26th , 1:00pm - 5:00 p.m.; UCF College of Medicine 6850 Lake Nona Blvd. Orlando, FL 32827 Medical Education Building 3rd Floor Dean’s Boardroom Conference Room : 300F
      • Hearing Meeting: UCF College of Medicine 6850 Lake Nona Blvd. Orlando, FL 32827 Medical Education Building 3rd Floor Dean’s Boardroom Conference Room : 300F
  • Board of Osteopathic Medicine
    • To review those cases on which a determination of existence of probable cause has already been made.; April 22, 2016, at approximately 3:00 p.m., EST; Meet Me Number (888) 670-3525; Participant Passcode: 4625909332
      • Hearing Meeting: Meet Me Number (888) 670-3525; Participant Passcode: 4625909332
    • To review those cases on which a determination of existence of probable cause has already been made.; July 5, 2016, at approximately 1:00 p.m., EST; Meet Me Number (888) 670-3525; Participant Passcode: 4625909332
      • Hearing Meeting: Meet Me Number (888) 670-3525; Participant Passcode: 4625909332
• Water Management Districts
  • Southwest Florida Water Management District
    • Hernando County Task Force Meeting to receive public input and discuss issues relative to Lake Lindsey, the Weeki Wachee River, Mountain Lake and Hunters Lake.; Monday, February 29, 2016; 3:30 p.m.; SWFWMD Headquarters, 2379 Broad Street, ...
      • Hearing Meeting: SWFWMD Headquarters, 2379 Broad Street, Brooksville, FL 34604
• Department of Education
  • Departmental
    • Pre-Proposal Meeting for ITN 2016-21-28 Background Check and Investigation Services for Miami Dade College.; March 3, 2016 at 10:00 a.m.; MDC Kendall Campus, Bldg R, Rm R408 11011 SW 104 Street, Miami, FL 33176
      • Hearing Meeting: MDC Kendall Campus, Bldg R, Rm R408 11011 SW 104 Street, Miami, FL 33176
• Public Service Commission
  • Departmental
    • Undocketed – 2016 Hurricane Preparedness Workshop. The purpose of this workshop is to provide a forum for Florida electric utilities and the three major Incumbent Local Exchange Carriers to brief Commission staff on their 2016 hurricane season ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Room 105, Gerald L. Gunter Building, 2540 Shumard Oak Boulevard, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0850.
• Department of Health
  • Division of Environmental Health
    • The Technical Review and Advisory Panel will discuss numerous issues relating to onsite sewage treatment and disposal systems which may require changes to Chapter 64E-6, Florida Administrative Code. The panel may also hear updates on research ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Florida Department of Health in Orange County South Side Health Center (Auditorium) 6101 Lake Ellenor Drive Orlando, FL 32809
  • Board of Acupuncture
    • General business of the board.; March 11, 2016, 9:00 a.m.; Telephone conference: 1(888)670-3525 Participation Code: 6610433568
      • Hearing Meeting: Telephone conference: 1(888)670-3525 Participation Code: 6610433568
  • Division of Children's Medical Services
    • Children's Medical Services, Early Steps Program The Children’s Medical Services/ Early Steps announces a public meeting to which all persons are invited. DATE AND TIME: February 22, 2016, 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. PLACE: Conference call #: 1(888)670-...
      • Hearing Meeting: Conference Call
• Public Service Commission
  • Departmental
    • The purpose of the meeting is for Commission staff to provide ethics training to Commissioners pursuant to the requirements of Section 350.041(3), Florida Statutes. The subject of the meeting will be the Commissioners’ standard of conduct and the ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Internal Affairs Room, Room 105, Gunter Building, 2540 Shumard Oak Blvd., Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0850.

6. Notices of Petitions and Dispositions Regarding Declaratory Stat

• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Division of Florida Condominiums, Timeshares and Mobile Homes
    • Michael J. Day, Unit Owner, In Re: The Island Place at Cedar Key Condominium Owner’s Association, Inc., Docket No. 2016006402, filed on February 8, 2016.; Whether the Association’s January 2016 amendment to the Bylaws to adopt “Section 5.28” is an ...

7. Notices Regarding Bids, Proposals and Purchasing

• Department of Education
  • School Districts
    • Department of Education, School Districts
    • Department of Education, School Districts
    • Department of Education, School Districts
  • Departmental
    • Department of Education, Departmental
• Department of Management Services
  • Division of Building Construction
    • Department of Management Services, Division of Building Construction
• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • South Florida Community Care Network
    • Other Agencies and Organizations, South Florida Community Care Network
  • Florida Birth-Related Neurological Injury Compensation Association
    • Other Agencies and Organizations, Florida Birth-Related Neurological Injury Compensation Association

8. Miscellaneous

• Agency for Health Care Administration
  • Medicaid
    • Agency for Health Care Administration, Medicaid
• Department of Economic Opportunity
  • Division of Community Development
    • Department of Economic Opportunity, Division of Community Development
    • Department of Economic Opportunity, Division of Community Development