Vol. 41, No. 35 (02/20/2015)

1. Notices of Development of Proposed Rules and Negotiated Rulemaking

• Department of Education
  • Office of Early Learning
    • The purpose of the rule is to revise and update the process by which an individual receives a VPK director’s credential to coincide with technological advances made since the rule was last revised.
    • The purpose of the revised rule is to establish standardized procedures for the school readiness application and the maintenance of a uniform waiting list pursuant to statutory mandate.

2. Proposed Rules

• Department of Financial Services
  • Division of State Fire Marshal
    • Paragraph 633.508(7)(a), F.S., authorizes the Division to prescribe by rule the safety devices, safeguards, or other means of protection that must be adopted for the prevention of accidents and injuries in every firefighter employee place of ...
      • Due of Comment: 3/13/2015

3. Notices of Changes, Corrections and Withdrawals

• Department of Education
  • Office of Early Learning
    • Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK) Provider Placed on Probation Good Cause Exemption
• Department of Health
  • Board of Respiratory Care
    • Mediation
    • Citations
    • Notice of Noncompliance
• Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
  • Division of Agricultural Environmental Services
    • Definitions, Restrictions for the use of Allyl Isothiocyanate
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Florida Real Estate Appraisal Board
    • Supervision and Training of Registered Trainee Appraisers

4. Petitions and Dispositions Regarding Rule Variance or Waiver

• Department of Health
  • Board of Acupuncture
    • of the issuance of an Order regarding the Petition for Waiver or Variance, which was filed on November 5, 2014, by Dan Maurice Cohen. The Notice of Petition for Waiver or Variance was published in Volume 40, Number 229, of the November 25, 2014, ...
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Board of Professional Engineers
    • Variance or Waiver, filed by Marco Petretta. The Petitioner does not state which Rule he is seeking a Variance or Waiver. However, it appears that Petitioner is seeking the Variance or Waiver from Rule 61G15-20.0015, F.A.C., with respect to the ...
  • Division of Hotels and Restaurants
    • Westgate Town Center Plaza Building. Petitioner seeks an emergency variance of the requirements of ASME A17.1, Section 3.4.4, as adopted by 61C-5.001(1), Florida Administrative Code that pertains to maximum upward movement which poses a significant ...
    • On February 19, 2015 the Division issued an order. The Final Order was in response to a Petition for an emergency Variance from Turtle Bay Condominium Association, filed February 9, 2015, and advertised on February 12, 2015 in Vol. 41, No. 29, of ...
    • On February 19, 2015, the Department issued a Final Order that was in response to a Petition for Variance from Florida Bank of Commerce, filed February 9, 2015, and advertised on February 12, 2015 in Vol. 41, No. 29, of the Florida Administrative ...
• Department of Health
  • Board of Acupuncture
    • Notice is hereby given that the above petition, as noticed in Vol. 40, No. 222, November 14, 2014, Florida Administrative Register was withdrawn at the Board of Acupuncture meeting on December 12, 2014. THE PERSON TO BE CONTACTED REGARDING THE ...
• Water Management Districts
  • South Florida Water Management District
    • On February 12, 2015, the District's Governing Board issued SFWMD Order No. 2015-011-DAO-ROW to Florida Department of Transportation (Application No. 15-0107-1). The petition for waiver was received by the District on January 7, 2015. Notice of ...
    • On February 12, 2015, the District's Governing Board issued SFWMD Order No. 2015-012-DAO-ROW to City of Tamarac (Application No. 14-0915-1M). The petition for waiver was received by the District on December 19, 2014. Notice of receipt of the ...

5. Notices of Meetings, Workshops and Public Hearings

• Department of Management Services
  • State Retirement Commission
    • To conduct hearings pursuant to section 121.23, Florida Statutes, and to consider other matters related to the business of the Commission.; February 26, 2015, 9:00 a.m. and February 27, 2015, 9:00 a.m.; Betty Easley Conference Center, 4075 Esplanade ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Betty Easley Conference Center, 4075 Esplanade Way, Tallahassee, Florida, Room 152
• Water Management Districts
  • Southwest Florida Water Management District
    • Regular monthly meeting to obtain feedback from interested persons on current pending permit applications. The agenda is available at www.watermatters.org/calendar/calendar.php/; March 4, 2015, 9:00 a.m.; 7601 HWY 301 N, Tampa, FL 33637
      • Hearing Meeting: 7601 HWY 301 N, Tampa, FL 33637
• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • Florida Workers' Compensation Insurance Guaranty Assoc., Inc.
    • The Board will meet to discuss general business of the Association. The agenda will include but not limited to: Minutes, Receiver's Report, Legal, Claims, Financial and Operations Reports.; March 6, 2015, 10:00 a.m.; Tallahassee, FL
      • Hearing Meeting: Tallahassee, FL
• 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, 400 West Robinson Street, Suite N901, Orlando, Florida 32801
• Metropolitan Planning Organizations
  • Collier Metropolitan Planning Organization
    • Local Coordinating Board for the Transportation Disadvantaged meeting. The LCB agenda is posted on the MPO’s web site. To access the LCB’s agenda, go to: www.colliermpo.net, select the calendar and then select the meeting date.; Wednesday, March ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Collier County Government Center, Information Technology Training Room, 5th Floor, 3299 East Tamiami Trail, Naples, Florida
• Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission
  • Division of Law Enforcement
    • The Board of Directors of the Wildlife Alert Reward Association will conduct administrative business of the Association including the Director update, Marketing update and Financial update.; March 6, 2015, 1:00 p.m.; FWC Headquarters, Bryant ...
      • Hearing Meeting: FWC Headquarters, Bryant Building Room G52C 620 S Meridian St Tallahassee, FL 32399
• Department of Education
  • Departmental
    • Marketing Committee Meeting.; March 4, 2015 at 2:00 p.m.; Teleconference Number: 1(888)670-3525, Participant Passcode: 1242528392 then #
      • Hearing Meeting: Teleconference Number: 1(888)670-3525, Participant Passcode: 1242528392 then #
• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • The Brand Advocates, Inc.
    • FDOT District Six and MDX will host an informal Industry Workshop for those interested in the upcoming I-395 Reconstruction Project competitive solicitation. Public participation is solicited without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ...
      • Hearing Meeting: FDOT District Six Auditorium, 1000 NW 111th Avenue, Miami, FL 33172
• Department of Health
  • Division of Family Health Services
    • Diabetes Advisory Council Quarterly Business Meeting. This meeting will consist of strategic planning for 2015-2016.; April 2, 2015; 12:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.; University of North Florida; University Center 12000 Alumni Drive, Jacksonville, FL 32224
      • Hearing Meeting: University of North Florida; University Center 12000 Alumni Drive, Jacksonville, FL 32224
• Department of Environmental Protection
  • Departmental
    • Administrative Law Judge E. Gary Early will conduct a hearing to consider the environmental effects and any other appropriate matters regarding whether to approve the site certification of the proposed Duke Energy Florida, Citrus Combined Cycle ...
      • Hearing Meeting: The hearing will be held at The Plantation on Crystal River, 9301 West Fort Island Trail, Crystal River, Citrus County, Florida. On April 27, 2015, the public hearing will be held at The Plantation on Crystal River, 9301 West Fort Island Trail, Crystal River, Citrus County, Florida, 3-7 p.m. The hearing will relate to the proposed Citrus Combined Cycle Project and its associated facilities.
• 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
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Construction Industry Licensing Board
    • CE/Exams/Public Awareness committee meeting of the board.; Tuesday, March 10, 2015, 10:00am or soon thereafter.; Conference Call 1(888)670-3525, Conference Code: 2938723619.
      • Hearing Meeting: Conference Call 1(888)670-3525, Conference Code: 2938723619.
    • General business, disciplinary and committee meetings of the board.; Wednesday, March 11, 2015, 12:00 Noon; Thursday, March 12, 2015, 8:00am; Friday, March 13, 2015, 8:00am, or soon thereafter.; Embassy Suites Orlando-North, 225 Shorecrest Drive, ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Embassy Suites Orlando-North, 225 Shorecrest Drive, Altamonte Springs, FL 32701.
• Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
  • Division of Agricultural Environmental Services
    • The Committee discusses and makes recommendations on pesticide registration issues impacting human health and safety and the environment.; March 5, 2015, 9:00 a.m.; Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services Bureau of Scientific ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services Bureau of Scientific Evaluation & Technical Assistance Conference Room 3125 Conner Boulevard, Building 6, Room 606 Tallahassee, Florida, 32399-1650 (850) 617-7940
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Division of Alcoholic Beverages and Tobacco
    • The license requirements for special restaurant licenses.; March 9, 2015, 9:00 AM; Professions Board Room, Department of Business and Professional Regulation, 1940 Monroe Street, Tallahassee, FL 32399
      • Hearing Meeting: Professions Board Room, Department of Business and Professional Regulation, 1940 Monroe Street, Tallahassee, FL 32399
• Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
  • Division of Agricultural Environmental Services
    • The Council discusses and makes recommendations regarding actions to be taken with respect to the regulation and enforcement of agricultural feed, seed and fertilizer.; March 19, 2015, 10:00 a.m.; Teleconference number: 1-888-670-3525, Access Code ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Teleconference number: 1-888-670-3525, Access Code 6063099599#
• Department of Economic Opportunity
  • Division of Strategic Business Development
    • Florida Film and Entertainment Advisory Council Legislative Committee meeting; February 26, 2015, 2:00-4:00 Eastern Time; Caldwell Building at 107 E. Madison Street, Tallahassee, FL 32399 or via tollfree conference call at 1-888-670-3525, ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Caldwell Building at 107 E. Madison Street, Tallahassee, FL 32399 or via tollfree conference call at 1-888-670-3525, participant code: 4091758923
• Department of Education
  • Florida School for the Deaf and the Blind
    • All matters pertaining to the general business of FSDB.; March 6, 2015, 9:00am; Center for Leadership and Development, Moore Hall, on the campus of the Florida School for the Deaf and the Blind, 207 N. San Marco Ave., St. Augustine, FL 32084
      • Hearing Meeting: Center for Leadership and Development, Moore Hall, on the campus of the Florida School for the Deaf and the Blind, 207 N. San Marco Ave., St. Augustine, FL 32084
• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • Florida Independent Living Council
    • COMMITTEE AND TASK FORCE MEETINGS: 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 ...
      • Hearing Meeting: March 11--Florida Capitol March 12-13 Courtyard by Marriott Tallahassee Capital, 1018 Apalachee Parkway, Tallahassee, Florida 32301
• Space Florida
  • Departmental
    • The Space Florida Evaluation Committee Members will be conducting the Presentations/Interviews for Stage 3 of the Evaluation Process for the Purchase of Virtual Reality System at The Embraer Engineering & Technology Center for the Request for Bids: ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Embraer Engineering & Technology Center 1400 General Aviation Drive Melbourne, Florida 32935
• Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission
  • Departmental
    • Advisory Grant Committee of the Fish & Wildlife Foundation of Florida will review grant applications and develop a list of recommendations for the FWFF Board of Directors to consider.; Tuesday, March 3, 2015; from 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m; The public ...
      • Hearing Meeting: The public may participate with the call in Suite 100, Marathon Building, 2574 Seagate Dr. Tallahassee. Please call 850-921-1144 for admittance into the Marathon Building.

6. Notices of Petitions and Dispositions Regarding Declaratory Stat

• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Board of Professional Geologists
    • Aaron M. Blumberg, Esq, on behalf of Dr. Subodh Acharya, filed on February 6, 2015; The petition seeks the Board’s interpretation of Title XXXII Chapter 492.116, Florida Statutes, regarding whether Petitioner should be licensed as a professional ...
  • Florida Real Estate Commission
    • Scott Taylor, filed on January 22, 2015; Petitioner is requesting the Commission’s interpretation of Rule 61J2-10.025, Florida Administrative Code, and whether Petitioner can obtain a certain web domain name.

7. Notices Regarding Bids, Proposals and Purchasing

• Regional Planning Councils
  • Central Florida Regional Planning Council
    • Regional Planning Councils, Central Florida Regional Planning Council
• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • Early Learning Coalition of Broward County, Inc.
    • Other Agencies and Organizations, Early Learning Coalition of Broward County, Inc.
• Department of Military Affairs
  • Departmental
    • Department of Military Affairs, Departmental
• Department of Management Services
  • Division of Building Construction
    • Department of Management Services, Division of Building Construction
• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • Visit Florida
    • Other Agencies and Organizations, Visit Florida

8. Miscellaneous

• Department of Health
  • Board of Nursing
    • Department of Health, Board of Nursing