Vol. 41, No. 36 (02/23/2015)

1. Notices of Development of Proposed Rules and Negotiated Rulemaking

• Department of Revenue
  • Departmental
    • Section 10, Chapter 2014-40, L.O.F., amended Section 213.21(2)(a), F.S., to increase the maximum compromise authority of the Department of Revenue’s Executive Director from $250,000 to $500,000. Rule 12-13.004, F.A.C. (Delegation of Authority to ...
    • Under section 213.30, F.A.C., the Executive Director of the Department is authorized to compensate persons who provide information leading to the punishment of, or collection of taxes, surtaxes, surcharges, fees, penalties, or interest from, any ...
    • The purpose of the proposed amendments to Rule 12-19.003, F.A.C. (Reporting Requirements) is to provide information for taxpayers on how they can electronically file required reports with the Department. The proposed amendments also provide a ...
    • The purpose of the proposed amendments to Rule 12-22.005, F.A.C. (Disclosure Procedures), is to: (1) adopt an updated version of Form DR-841, Request for Copy of Tax Return, to provide additional information to taxpayers regarding types of records ...
    • The proposed amendments promulgate two forms used by taxpayers when remitting taxes using the ACH credit method of electronic remittance, and update rule provisions which currently contain similar information to that contained in the proposed forms.
  • Sales and Use Tax
    • Section 6, Chapter 2014-40, L.O.F., amended the provisions relating to an individual’s failure to register found in Section 212.18(3)(c), F.S. The purpose of the proposed amendments to Rule 12A-1.060, F.A.C. (Registration), is to remove the ...
    • The purpose of the proposed amendment to Rule 12A-12.004, F.A.C. (Reporting and Remitting Fees), is to clarify that the total amount of new tire fees and lead-acid battery fees, and not the total number of tires and batteries sold, is required to be ...
    • Section 212.0606, F.S., previously imposed a $2 per day surcharge on each lease or rental of a motor vehicle. Section 1, Chapter 2014-199, amended that statute to reduce the rate imposed on the use of a motor vehicle as part of a car-sharing ...
  • Miscellaneous Tax
    • The purpose of the proposed amendments to Rules 12B-5.040 (Carriers.), 12B-5.050 (Terminal Suppliers.), 12B-5.060 (Wholesalers.), 12B-5.070 (Terminal Operators.), 12B-5.080 (Exporters.), 12B-5.090 (Local Government Units.), 12B-5.100 (Mass Transit ...
    • Section 17, Chapter 2014-184, Laws of Florida, provides that for purposes of determining if a penalty under Section 624.5092, F.S., should be imposed on the underpayment of an installment, an insurer may reduce the installment amount required to ...
  • Corporate, Estate and Intangible Tax
    • Section 17, Chapter 2014-184, Laws of Florida, provides that for purposes of determining if a penalty or interest should be imposed for underpayment of estimated corporate income tax pursuant to Section 220.34(2)(d)1., F.S., a taxpayer may reduce ...
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Florida Real Estate Appraisal Board
    • The Board proposes to review the rule to determine if modifications are necessary to the rule.

2. Proposed Rules

• Water Management Districts
  • South Florida Water Management District
    • To update the District's water well regulation rules to reflect recent statutory amendments for water well contractor licensing, create a new rule for multiple wells under a single permit, include hyperlinks to delegation agreements with local ...
      • Due of Comment: 3/16/2015
• Department of Children and Families
  • Family Safety and Preservation Program
    • The purpose and effect of these rules is to comply with section 407.175(5)(a), F.S., that requires the Department to adopt and amend licensing rules for family foster homes.
      • Due of Comment: 3/16/2015
• Department of State
  • Division of Historical Resources
    • Department of State, Division of Historical Resources
      • Due of Comment: 3/16/2015

3. Notices of Changes, Corrections and Withdrawals

• Department of State
  • Division of Elections
    • Electronic File Reporting Relating to Absentee Ballot Request Information, Voting Activity, and Election Results
    • Election Results and Precinct-Level Reporting
• Department of Children and Families
  • Family Safety and Preservation Program
    • Relative Caregiver Program
• Department of Economic Opportunity
  • Division of Community Development
    • Definitions, Eligibility, Application Process and Administrative Requirements, Specific Requirements for Competitive Categories, Specific Requirements for Economic Development, Grant Administration and Project Implementation, Emergency Set-aside ...
• Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
  • Division of Consumer Services
    • Registration, Document Submission, Security Requirement, Enforcement Actions and Administrative Penalties

4. Emergency Rules

• Department of the Lottery
  • Departmental
    • Instant Game Number 1262, WILD DOUBLER
    • Instant Game Number 1263, MONEY BAGS
    • Instant Game Number 1264, CASCADING CASH
    • Instant Game Number 1265, $10,000,000 FLORIDA CASH
    • Retailer Book Activation Promotion

5. Petitions and Dispositions Regarding Rule Variance or Waiver

• Florida Housing Finance Corporation
  • Departmental
    • waiver from HTG Miami-Dade 5, LLC, requesting a waiver and adjustment of the Total Development Cost per Unit Limitation (“TDC”) found in Exhibit C to RFA 2013-003 – Affordable Housing Developments Located in Broward, Miami-Dade and Palm Beach ...
• Water Management Districts
  • Southwest Florida Water Management District
    • for a variance or waiver. Petitioner’s Name: Duplex Village Homeowners Association II, Inc. Rule No.: 40D-22.201 Nature of the rule for which variance or waiver is sought: lawn and landscape irrigation The Petition has been assigned tracking No. ...

6. Notices of Meetings, Workshops and Public Hearings

• Department of Transportation
  • Departmental
    • Access Managment Review Committee Meetings; March 2, 2015, 1:00 PM; FDOT District Office
      • Hearing Meeting: FDOT District Office
• Commission on Ethics
  • Departmental
    • Regular Commission Meeting; Friday, March 6, 2015 at 8:30 a.m.; Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation, Professions Board Room, 1940 N. Monroe St., Tallahassee, FL
      • Hearing Meeting: Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation, Professions Board Room, 1940 N. Monroe St., Tallahassee, FL
• Water Management Districts
  • Suwannee River Water Management District
    • Governing Board Meeting to consider District business and conduct public hearings on regulatory and real estate matters. A workshop will follow the meeting.; Tuesday, March 10, 2015, 9:00 a.m.; District Headquarters, 9225 CR 49, Live Oak, FL 32060
      • Hearing Meeting: District Headquarters, 9225 CR 49, Live Oak, FL 32060
• Department of Economic Opportunity
  • Division of Strategic Business Development
    • Florida Film and Entertainment Advisory Council quarterly meeting; March 12, 2015, 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Eastern Time; 21st Floor of the Capitol in OPB Room 2103
      • Hearing Meeting: 21st Floor of the Capitol in OPB Room 2103
• Department of Legal Affairs
  • Division of Victim Services and Criminal Justice Programs
    • The Council will be developing recommendations for comprehensive programs and services for victims of human trafficking and will also work to develop policy recommendations that further the efforts to combat human trafficking in our state.; Monday, ...
      • Hearing Meeting: The Capitol 17 House Office Building Tallahassee, FL 32399
• Regional Planning Councils
  • Treasure Coast Regional Planning Council
    • The Treasure Coast Regional Planning Council will conduct its regular monthly meeting.; March 20, 2015, 9:30 a.m.; Indian River State College Wolf High Technology Center 2400 SE Salerno Road Stuart, Florida 34994
      • Hearing Meeting: Indian River State College Wolf High Technology Center 2400 SE Salerno Road Stuart, Florida 34994
• Department of Health
  • Division of Environmental Health
    • This is a meeting of the Research Review and Advisory Committee. The purpose of this meeting is to discuss and guide current, proposed, and potential future onsite sewage research projects. The focus of this meeting is to discuss the Department of ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Florida Department of Health Southwood Complex 4025 Esplanade Way, Room #130 L Tallahassee, FL 32399 Or via conference call / web conference: Toll free call in number: 1-888-670-3525 Conference code: 8605907413 Website: http://connectpro22543231.na5.acrobat.com/rrac_new/
• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • Center for Independent Living in Central Florida, Inc.
    • Board Finance Committee; Monday, February 23, 2015 @ 9:00 a.m.; 720 North Denning Drive, Winter Park, FL
      • Hearing Meeting: 720 North Denning Drive, Winter Park, FL
• 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 CoIP Internal callers may reach the ...
      • Hearing Meeting: State Fire Marshal Conference Room, Third Floor, Atrium Bldg., 325 John Knox Road, Tallahassee, FL 32303
• Department of State
  • Division of Elections
    • The Elections Canvassing Commission will meet to certify the official results for the January 27 Special Primary Election for State Senate 6, State House 17 and State House 24 per sections 100.101 and 100.141, Florida Statutes. No other agenda is ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Cabinet Meeting Room, LL03, The Capitol, Tallahassee, Florida
• Department of Health
  • Board of Respiratory Care
    • General Business Meeting.; March 3, 2015 beginning at approximately 10:00 a.m. E.S.T. or soon; Conference Call: 1-888-670-3525. After dialing the meet me number, when prompted, insert the participant code 7811783909 followed by the # sign in order ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Conference Call: 1-888-670-3525. After dialing the meet me number, when prompted, insert the participant code 7811783909 followed by the # sign in order to join the meeting
• Florida Housing Finance Corporation
  • Departmental
    • NOTICE OF CANCELLATION - The Review Committee meeting will be to discuss the Applications received and to answer any questions the Review Committee may have regarding the Applications submitted in response to Florida Housing Finance Corporation’s ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Rick Seltzer Conference Room, Suite 6000, Florida Housing Finance Corporation, 227 North Bronough Street, Tallahassee, Florida, 32301-1329
• Department of Health
  • Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy and Mental Health Counseling
    • General Board Meeting; April 23, 2015 at 12:00 pm and April 24, 2015 at 8:30 am ; Orlando Marriott Lake Mary, 1501 International Parkway, Lake Mary, FL 32746 (407) 995-1100
      • Hearing Meeting: Orlando Marriott Lake Mary, 1501 International Parkway, Lake Mary, FL 32746 (407) 995-1100

7. Notices Regarding Bids, Proposals and Purchasing

• Regional Planning Councils
  • West Florida Regional Planning Council
    • Regional Planning Councils, West Florida Regional Planning Council
• Department of Education
  • University of South Florida
    • University of South Florida Student Records Policy (Repealed)
    • University of South Florida Student Records Policy (Repealed)
• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • Florida Developmental Disabilities Council
    • Other Agencies and Organizations, Florida Developmental Disabilities Council
  • J. Kokolakis Contracting, Inc.
    • Other Agencies and Organizations, J. Kokolakis Contracting, Inc.
• Department of Transportation
  • Departmental
    • Department of Transportation, Departmental
• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • Enterprise Florida, Inc.
    • Other Agencies and Organizations, Enterprise Florida, Inc.
    • Other Agencies and Organizations, Enterprise Florida, Inc.

8. Miscellaneous

• Department of Health
  • Board of Pharmacy
    • Department of Health, Board of Pharmacy
• Agency for Health Care Administration
  • Certificate of Need
    • Agency for Health Care Administration, Certificate of Need