Vol. 41, No. 31 (02/16/2015)

1. Notices of Development of Proposed Rules and Negotiated Rulemaking

• Water Management Districts
  • South Florida Water Management District
    • To implement the requirement that lobbyists register with the South Florida Water Management District and provide a uniform system for lobbyist registration, consistent with other water management districts.
• Department of Economic Opportunity
  • Division of Workforce Services
    • The purpose of the rule is to eliminate unnecessary forms for the release of Reemployment Assistance Benefit Records used by the Department of Economic Opportunity in its dealings with the public and to clarify form instructions in a single form to ...

2. Proposed Rules

• Department of State
  • Division of Historical Resources
    • The purpose and effect of this action is to repeal rules 1A-40.006 and 1A-40.007.
      • Due of Comment: 3/9/2015
    • The purpose and effect of this action is to repeal Rules 1A-35.002, 1A-35.005, 1A-35.007, F.A.C.
      • Due of Comment: 3/9/2015
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Construction Industry Licensing Board
    • The proposed amendment is to clarify rule language
      • Due of Comment: 3/9/2015

3. Emergency Rules

• Department of the Lottery
  • Departmental
    • Cruise for Cash Collect & Win Promotion

4. Petitions and Dispositions Regarding Rule Variance or Waiver

• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Division of Hotels and Restaurants
    • North Regency One. Petitioner seeks a temporary variance of the requirements of ASME A17.3, Section 3.11.3, as adopted by 61C-5.001(1), Florida Administrative Code that requires upgrading the elevators with firefighters’ emergency operations which ...
    • Hampton Inn and Suites Miracle Mile. 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 ...
• Water Management Districts
  • Southwest Florida Water Management District
    • that on February 13, 2015, it has issued an order granting a variance. Petitioner's Name: Cathy Sobrito – File Tracking No. 14-4198 Date Petition Filed: July 7, 2014 Rule No.: 40D-22.201, F.A.C. Nature of the rule for which variance or waiver ...
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Division of Hotels and Restaurants
    • On January 21, 2015 the Division of Hotels and Restaurants received a Petition for a Routine Variance for Subparagraph 61C-1.004(2)(a), Florida Administrative Code, Paragraph 61C-4.010(7), Florida Administrative Code, Paragraph 61C-4.010(6), Florida ...
• Department of Children and Families
  • Family Safety and Preservation Program
    • waiver of rule 65C-15.017(3), Florida Administrative Code from Youth and Family Alternatives, Inc. and Jessica Serrano assigned Case No. 15-005W. Rule 65C-15.017(3), F.A.C., states agency staff responsible for performing casework services shall have ...

5. Notices of Meetings, Workshops and Public Hearings

• Regional Planning Councils
  • Southwest Florida Regional Planning Council
    • The Glades-Hendry Joint Service Area Local Coordinating Board quarterly meeting.; March 4, 2015 at 10:30 a.m.; Janet B. Taylor Auditorium 1100 S. Olympia in Clewiston
      • Hearing Meeting: Janet B. Taylor Auditorium 1100 S. Olympia in Clewiston
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Florida Building Commission
    • To consider and accept Interim Reports on “Developing Exhaust Air Energy Recovery Credits for the Florida Energy Code.”; Thursday, February 25, 2015 at 9:00 a.m. until completion.; Meeting to be conducted using communications media technology, ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Meeting to be conducted using communications media technology, specifically teleconference and webinar: You must access both the teleconference number for audio only and the webinar for visual only. To join the online meeting (Now from mobile devices!) GoToMeeting® Online Meetings Made Easy® is a newly contracted vendor. Please note the access is different than previous meetings. 1. Please join my meeting. https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/596112373 2. Join the conference call: Join the conference call: United States (toll-free): 1 877 309 2070 Access Code: 700-668-861 /Audio PIN: Shown after joining the meeting Meeting ID: 700-668-861 https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/700668861 Not at your computer? Click the link to join this meeting from your iPhone®, iPad®, Android® or Windows Phone® device via the GoToMeeting app.
• Metropolitan Planning Organizations
  • Martin Metropolitan Planning Organization
    • Public input on transportation disadvantaged services.; March 2, 2015, 10:00 a.m.; Administrative Center, 2401 SE Monterey Road, 4th floor Workshop Conference Room, Stuart, FL 34996
      • Hearing Meeting: Administrative Center, 2401 SE Monterey Road, 4th floor Workshop Conference Room, Stuart, FL 34996
• Regional Planning Councils
  • North Central Florida Regional Planning Council
    • To conduct the regular business of the Executive Committee of the North Central Florida Regional Planning Council.; February 26, 2015 at 6:00 p.m.; Holiday Inn Hotel and Suites, Olustee Room, 213 Southwest Commerce Boulevard, Lake City, Florida.
      • Hearing Meeting: Holiday Inn Hotel and Suites, Olustee Room, 213 Southwest Commerce Boulevard, Lake City, Florida.
    • To conduct the regular business of the Clearinghouse Committee of the North Central Florida Regional Planning Council.; February 26, 2015 at 6:00 p.m.; Holiday Inn Hotel and Suites, Suwannee Room, 213 Southwest Commerce Boulevard, Lake City, Florida.
      • Hearing Meeting: Holiday Inn Hotel and Suites, Suwannee Room, 213 Southwest Commerce Boulevard, Lake City, Florida.
    • To conduct the regular business of the Regional Planning Committee of the North Central Florida Regional Planning Council.; February 26, 2015 at 6:30 p.m.; Holiday Inn Hotel and Suites, Suwannee Room, 213 Southwest Commerce Boulevard, Lake City, ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Holiday Inn Hotel and Suites, Suwannee Room, 213 Southwest Commerce Boulevard, Lake City, Florida.
    • To conduct the regular business of the North Central Florida Regional Planning Council.; February 26, 2015 at 7:30 p.m.; Holiday Inn Hotel and Suites, Suwannee Room, 213 Southwest Commerce Boulevard, Lake City, Florida.
      • Hearing Meeting: Holiday Inn Hotel and Suites, Suwannee Room, 213 Southwest Commerce Boulevard, Lake City, Florida.
• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • Florida Independent Living Council
    • Please note that committees and task forces of the Florida Independent Living Council will meet at various times throughout the year to carry out the work of the council; the meeting dates and times will be posted at the above address at least seven ...
      • Hearing Meeting: FILC, Inc. 1416 N. Adams Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32303 CALL IN NUMBER: 1-888-670-3525 CODE: 5073148497
• Department of Health
  • Division of Health Access and Tobacco
    • The 2015-2020 Tobacco Free Florida strategic plan (draft) will be reviewed and discussed.; Thursday, March 12, 2015, 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.; Phone: 1-888-670-3525, Code: 664 856 6525
      • Hearing Meeting: Phone: 1-888-670-3525, Code: 664 856 6525
• Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission
  • Marine Fisheries
    • The Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is holding a series of Gulf of Mexico red snapper public workshops to gather angler input on the 2015 Gulf recreational red snapper season in state waters. At the workshops, staff will solicit input on a ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Bayview Community Center, 2000 E. Lloyd St., Pensacola, Florida 32503 DATE AND TIME: March 10, 2015 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. CDT PLACE: Destin Community Center, 101 Stahlman Ave., Destin, Florida 32541 DATE AND TIME: March 11, 2015 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. CDT PLACE: Gulf Coast State College Student Union East 2nd Floor Conference Room, 5230 W. U.S. Highway 98, Panama City, FL 32401 DATE AND TIME: March 12, 2015 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. EDT PLACE: Carrabelle City Hall Cafeteria, 1001 Gray Ave., Carrabelle, Florida 32322 DATE AND TIME: March 16, 2015 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. EDT PLACE: Fish and Wildlife Research Institute 3rd Floor Rooms 3A and 3B, 100 Eighth Ave. SE, St. Petersburg, Florida 33701.
• Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
  • Division of Marketing and Development
    • The purpose of this meeting is to address special business issues and initiatives of the Florida Alligator Marketing and Education Committee, for the current and next fiscal year.; March 3, 2015, 10:00 a.m.; Bert Harris Ag Center/IFAS Extension ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Bert Harris Ag Center/IFAS Extension Office, 4509 George Boulevard, Room #3, Sebring, FL 33875. Contact: Valorie Henderson (863) 402-6540.
• Department of Environmental Protection
  • Departmental
    • The Upper Ocklawaha Basin Working Group will hold a meeting on February 25 in Leesburg at the Leesburg Public Library. This meeting is open to the public. Topics to be discussed are the activities proposed for the second phase of the Upper ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Leesburg Public Library, 100 East Main Street, Leesburg, FL 34748
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Board of Pilot Commissioners
    • Deputy Pilot Advancement Committee; February 27, 2015, 9:00 am; 888.670.3525, participant passcode 1628623372#
      • Hearing Meeting: 888.670.3525, participant passcode 1628623372#
• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • The Valerin Group, Inc.
    • The Florida Department of Transportation will host an open house to provide details on the upcoming construction project on 6th Street, from US 17/92 (East Hinson Avenue) to Wood Avenue, in Haines City, Florida. Improvements being made as part of ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Lake Eva Banquet Hall 799 Johns Avenue Haines City, FL 33844
  • South Dade Soil and Water Conservation District
    • Regular agenda items for presentation to the Board of Supervisors, Ag Lab Report, MIL Report, and District Projects.; Thursday, February 19, 2015 9:30 a.m.; USDA Florida City Service Center 1450 N. Krome Ave. #102
      • Hearing Meeting: USDA Florida City Service Center 1450 N. Krome Ave. #102
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Florida Building Commission
    • To consider and accept Interim Reports on “Investigation of the Effectiveness and Failure Rates of Whole-house Mechanical ventilation Systems in Florida.”; Wednesday, February 25th, 2015 1:00 p.m. until completion.; Meeting to be conducted using ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Meeting to be conducted using communications media technology, specifically teleconference and webinar: You must access both the teleconference number for audio only and the webinar for visual only. To join the online meeting (Now from mobile devices!) GoToMeeting® Online Meetings Made Easy® is a newly contracted vendor. Please note the access is different than previous meetings. United States (toll-free): 1 877 309 2070 Access Code: 376-592-445 /Audio PIN: Shown after joining the meeting Meeting ID: 376-592-445 https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/376592445 Not at your computer? Click the link to join this meeting from your iPhone®, iPad®, Android® or Windows Phone® device via the GoToMeeting app. Public point of access: Suite 90A, 1940 North Monroe Street, Tallahassee, Florida
    • Review and accept the Interim Report for the Research Project on the Corrosion of Roofing and Screen Enclosure Fasteners. Review and accept the Interim Report for the Research Project on the Impact of Spray Foam Insulation on the Durability of ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Meeting to be conducted using communications media technology, specifically teleconference and webinar: You must access both the teleconference number for audio only and the webinar for visual only. To join the online meeting (Now from mobile devices!) GoToMeeting® Online Meetings Made Easy® is a newly contracted vendor. Please note the access is different than previous meetings. WEB URL: https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/396026309 United States (toll-free): 1 877 309 2070 Access Code: 396-026-309 Not at your computer? Click the link to join this meeting from your iPhone®, iPad®, Android® or Windows Phone® device via the GoToMeeting app. Public point of access: Suite 90A, 1940 North Monroe Street, Tallahassee, Florida.
    • Interim Reports Review: To consider and accept reports for the following projects: Behavior of Aluminum Screen Enclosures in Strong Wind Investigation of Fastening of Wood Structural Panels for Opening Protection ; THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 2015 ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Meeting to be conducted using communications media technology, specifically teleconference and webinar: You must access both the teleconference number for audio only and the webinar for visual only. To join the online meeting (Now from mobile devices!) GoToMeeting® Online Meetings Made Easy® is a newly contracted vendor. Please note the access is different than previous meetings. 1. Please join my meeting. https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/697707509 2. Join the conference call: United States: +1 (213) 493-0008 United States (toll-free): 1 877 309 2070 Access Code: 697-707-509 Audio PIN: Shown after joining the meeting Meeting ID: 697-707-509 Not at your computer? Click the link to join this meeting from your iPhone®, iPad®, Android® or Windows Phone® device via the GoToMeeting app. Public point of access: Suite 90A, 1940 North Monroe Street, Tallahassee, Florida.

6. Notices of Petitions and Dispositions Regarding Declaratory Stat

• Public Service Commission
  • Departmental
    • the Board of County Commissioners, Indian River County, Florida; The agency denied the petition for declaratory statement for failure to meet the statutory requirements for issuance of a declaratory statement. Final Order No. PSC-15-0101-DS-EM was ...
    • the City of Vero Beach; The agency issued a declaratory statement that the City of Vero Beach has the right and obligation to continue to provide retail electric service in the territory described in its Commission-approved territorial agreement ...
• Department of Children and Families
  • Mental Health Program
    • Center for Discovery; Discovery Practice Management, Inc. d/b/a Center for Discovery is requesting a Declaratory Statement that states children and adolescents with a primary diagnois of an eating disorder such as anorexia nervosa, bulimia nevosa, ...

7. Notices Regarding Bids, Proposals and Purchasing

• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • Early Learning Coalition of Broward County, Inc.
    • Other Agencies and Organizations, Early Learning Coalition of Broward County, Inc.

8. Miscellaneous

• Department of Economic Opportunity
  • Division of Community Development
    • Department of Economic Opportunity, Division of Community Development