Vol. 39, No. 32 (02/15/2013)

1. Notices of Development of Proposed Rules and Negotiated Rulemaking

• Department of Financial Services
  • OIR – Insurance Regulation
    • Rule 69O-149.0025 defines the term “Attained Age Premium Schedules” in a manner that may be inconsistent with the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act of 2010 (“PPACA”). The proposed amendment to the Rule states that the aforementioned ...
    • Rule 69O-149.005(14) currently permits insurers that meet certain conditions to issue multi-year rate guarantees. One such condition is that a rate guarantee cannot apply for greater than 24 months. The Office is proposing to amend the Rule to ...
    • Rule 69O-191.054 requires HMOs to file rating methodologies with the Office for approval prior to charging or quoting premiums to subscribers. The Rule contains provisions regarding “Attained Age Premium Schedules” which may inconsistent with the ...
• Department of Education
  • State Board of Education
    • The purpose of this rule development is to review and revise the current FTCE competencies and skills for the following examinations: General Knowledge, Elementary Education K–6, Middle Grades English 5–9, and English 6–12. In addition, the proposed ...
    • The purpose of this rule development is to revise the definition of “graduates” for the five-year high school graduation rate in the school grades calculation to align with the requirements of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) waiver.

2. Proposed Rules

• Department of Environmental Protection
  • Departmental
    • The purpose of the rule is to adopt Total Maximum Daily Loads (TMDLs), and their allocations, for certain waters impaired for nutrients in the Indian River Lagoon Basin. Furthermore, upon paragraph 62-302.531(2)(a), F.A.C., becoming effective, ...
      • Due of Comment: 3/8/2013
    • The purpose of the rule is to adopt Total Maximum Daily Loads (TMDLs), and their allocations, for certain waters impaired for dissolved oxygen (DO) and/or nutrients in the Indian River Lagoon Basin. Furthermore, upon paragraph 62-302.531(2)(a), F.A....
      • Due of Comment: 3/8/2013

3. Notices of Changes, Corrections and Withdrawals

• Department of Revenue
  • Division of Child Support Enforcement
    • Reciprocity Requests
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • State Boxing Commission
    • Physician and Emergency Medical Technician Requirements
    • Emergency Medical Equipment; Other Requirements, Arena Equipment Requirements; Ring Requirements; and Fenced Area Requirements, Kickboxing Apparel

4. Petitions and Dispositions Regarding Rule Variance or Waiver

• Water Management Districts
  • Southwest Florida Water Management District
    • NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on February 13, 2013, it has issued an order. Petitioner’s Name: Eastmonte Homeowners Association, Inc. (Variance Tracking No. 13-4143) Date Petition Filed: January 14, 2013 Rule No.: 40D-22.201(4), F.A.C. Nature of ...
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Division of Hotels and Restaurants
    • On January 29, 2013 the Division of Hotels and Restaurants received a Petition for an Emergency Variance for Paragraph 4-301.12(A), 2009 FDA Food Code and Paragraph 61C-4.010(5), Florida Administrative Code from Subway located in West Palm Beach. ...
    • On January 29, 2013 the Division of Hotels and Restaurants received a Petition for 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....
    • On February 13, 2013, the Department issued a Final Order that was in response to a Petition for Variance from La Coquille Villas, filed December 11, 2012, and advertised on December 19, 2012 in Vol. 38, No. 94, of the Florida Administrative Weekly. ...
    • On February 13, 2013 the Division issued an order. The Final Order was in response to a Petition for an emergency Variance from Verizon 120 E. Lime St., filed January 29, 2013, and advertised in Vol. 39, No. 26, of the Florida Administrative Weekly....
    • On February 13, 2013 the Division issued an order. The Final Order was in response to a Petition for an emergency Variance from Florida Capital Bank Building, filed January 10, 2013, and advertised in Vol. 39, No. 09, of the Florida Administrative ...
    • On February 13, 2013 the Division issued an order. The Final Order was in response to a Petition for a Variance from Holiday Inn, filed January 22, 2013, and advertised in Vol. 39, No. 16, of the Florida Administrative Weekly. No comments were ...
• Water Management Districts
  • South Florida Water Management District
    • withdrawal of a Petition for Waiver from The Helm Condominium Association regarding Application No. 12-1218-1M for utilization of Works or Lands of the District known as the C-17 Canal; Section 17, Township 42 South, Range 43 East, Palm Beach County....

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 25, 2013, 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 27, 2013, 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
• Navigation Districts
  • West Coast Inland Navigation District
    • To conduct the regular business of the Navigation District.; Friday, March 1, 2013, 10:30 a.m.; Venice City Hall, 401 W. Venice Avenue, Venice, FL 34285
      • Hearing Meeting: Venice City Hall, 401 W. Venice Avenue, Venice, FL 34285
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Board of Auctioneers
    • General Business Agenda; Tuesday, March 5, 2013, 9:00 a.m.; Hilton Historic Bayfront, 32 Avenida Menendez, St. Augustine, Florida 32080
      • Hearing Meeting: Hilton Historic Bayfront, 32 Avenida Menendez, St. Augustine, Florida 32080
• Department of Children and Families
  • Departmental
    • Department of Children and Families' Circuit 2 Alliance - Community Action Team to provide a forum for providers and the community to identify needs and gaps in services in order to improve the lives of children and families in the Big Bend area ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Human Services Building, 1000 West Tharpe Street, Tallahassee, FL 32303
• Regional Planning Councils
  • Treasure Coast Regional Planning Council
    • The Treasure Coast Regional Planning Council will conduct its regular meeting.; March 15, 2013, 9:30 a.m.; Indian River State College Wolf High Technology Center 2400 SE Salerno Road Stuart, FL 34997
      • Hearing Meeting: Indian River State College Wolf High Technology Center 2400 SE Salerno Road Stuart, FL 34997
• Administration Commission
  • Departmental
    • The Commission will consider authorizing publishing of a notice of proposed rule amendment for Rule 28-101.001.; March 7, 2013, 9:00 a.m.; Cabinet Meeting Room, LL03, The Capitol, Tallahassee, Florida
      • Hearing Meeting: Cabinet Meeting Room, LL03, The Capitol, Tallahassee, Florida
    • The Commission will consider authorizing publishing of a notice of proposed rule amendment for Rule 28-109.005.; March 7, 2013, 9:00 a.m.; Cabinet Meeting Room, LL03, The Capitol, Tallahassee, Florida
      • Hearing Meeting: Cabinet Meeting Room, LL03, The Capitol, Tallahassee, Florida
    • The Commission will consider authorizing final adoption of revisions to the referenced rules as published in Volume 38, Number 78, November 27, 2012, edition of the Florida Administrative Register.; March 7, 2013, 9:00 a.m.; Cabinet Meeting Room, ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Cabinet Meeting Room, LL03, The Capitol, Tallahassee, Florida
• Water Management Districts
  • Southwest Florida Water Management District
    • Discussion of task force business for the Hernando County Task Force of the Citrus/Hernando Waterways Restoration Council.; Monday, March 4, 2013 at 3:30 p.m.; Southwest Florida Water Management District, Building 4, Conference Room 112 A & B, 2379 ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Southwest Florida Water Management District, Building 4, Conference Room 112 A & B, 2379 Broad Street, Brooksville, Florida 34604
• 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, North Tower, Suite N901, 400 West Robinson Street, Orlando, Florida 32801.
• Executive Office of the Governor
  • Departmental
    • General Commission Business; Monday, February 25, 2013, 9:00 AM until all business is complete; 1-888-670-3525 passcode 382243266#
      • Hearing Meeting: 1-888-670-3525 passcode 382243266#
• Department of Elder Affairs
  • Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program
    • East Central Florida District Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program Council business.; March 14, 2013, 12:00-2:00 p.m.; 400 W. Robinson St. Rm. N301, Orlando, FL 32801
      • Hearing Meeting: 400 W. Robinson St. Rm. N301, Orlando, FL 32801
• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • Citizens Property Insurance Corporation
    • Discussion items will include but are not limited to committee updates.; March 22, 2013, 9:00 am - 1:00 pm; Orlando-Orange County Expressway Authority, 4974 ORL Tower Road, Orlando, FL 32807, Dial-In: 1-888-942-8686, Conference ID: 5743735657#
      • Hearing Meeting: Orlando-Orange County Expressway Authority, 4974 ORL Tower Road, Orlando, FL 32807, Dial-In: 1-888-942-8686, Conference ID: 5743735657#
• Department of Financial Services
  • Division of State Fire Marshal
    • Quarterly meeting of the Florida Fire Safety Board. Anyone wishing to attend may attend in person or by telephone conference call. Those attending by telephone conference call should dial (850) 413-1558, (Cisco VoIP Internal callers may reach the ...
      • Hearing Meeting: State Fire Marshal Conference Room, Third Floor, Atrium Bldg., 325 John Knox Road, Tallahassee, Florida 32303.
• Administration Commission
  • Departmental
    • The Commission will consider the withdrawal of revisions to the rule as published in Volume 38, Number 78, November 27, 2012, edition of the Florida Administrative Register.; March 7, 2013, 9:00 a.m.; Cabinet Meeting Room, LL03, The Capitol, ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Cabinet Meeting Room, LL03, The Capitol, Tallahassee, Florida
• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • City of Tamarac
    • The proposed ordinance amends the Tamarac City Zoning Code provisions regulating telecommunications towers and antennas to expressly address current industry practices with respect to installation of personal wireless service facilities in the ...
      • Hearing Meeting: City of Tamarac Commission Chambers, 7525 NW 88th Ave., Tamarac, FL 33321

6. Notices of Petitions and Dispositions Regarding Declaratory Stat

• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Division of Florida Condominiums, Timeshares and Mobile Homes
    • Mark A. Faris, Esq., In Re: Sea Oats Property Owners’ Association, Inc., Docket No. 2013001978; The division entered its Order Closing File based on the petitioner’s request to withdraw the Petition for Declaratory Statement.
• Department of Financial Services
  • Departmental
    • Concord Management, Limited; The Notice of Petition for Declaratory Statement was published in Vol. 39, No. 6, of the Florida Administrative Register on January 9, 2012. The Petition asked for an interpretation of Section 7.10.1.5.1, National Fire ...
• Department of Health
  • Board of Chiropractic Medicine
    • Eric S. Hansen, D.C.; The Notice of Petition for Declaratory Statement published on October 26, 2012, in Vol. 38, No. 59, of the Florida Administrative Register. Petitioner sought the Board’s interpretation of Rule 64B2-18.001 entitled, “Definitions,...

7. Notices Regarding Bids, Proposals and Purchasing

• Metropolitan Planning Organizations
  • Lee County Metropolitan Planning Organization
    • Metropolitan Planning Organizations, Lee County Metropolitan Planning Organization
• Department of Education
  • School Districts
    • Department of Education, School Districts
    • Department of Education, School Districts
    • Department of Education, School Districts
• Metropolitan Planning Organizations
  • Gainesville Urban Area
    • Metropolitan Planning Organizations, Gainesville Urban Area
• Department of Education
  • School Districts
    • Department of Education, School Districts

8. Miscellaneous

• Department of Environmental Protection
  • Office of the Secretary
    • Department of Environmental Protection, Office of the Secretary
• Department of Financial Services
  • FSC - Financial Institution Regulation
    • Department of Financial Services, FSC - Financial Institution Regulation