Vol. 41, No. 38 (02/25/2015)

1. Notices of Development of Proposed Rules and Negotiated Rulemaking

• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Division of Hotels and Restaurants
    • To improve oversight and compliance of the periodic testing as defined by ASME A17.1
• Department of Health
  • Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy and Mental Health Counseling
    • The Board proposes the rule amendment to update the requirements regarding laws and rules courses required for licensure.
  • Board of Nursing
    • To allow a person holding a Practical Nursing license to be an instructor.
    • To clarify the filing date for CNA program renewal.
• Agency for Health Care Administration
  • Medicaid
    • The purpose of the amendment to Rule 59G-4.105 is to incorporate by reference the Florida Medicaid Dialysis Services Coverage Policy, __________. The incorporated coverage policy will specify recipient eligibility, provider requirements, coverage ...

2. Proposed Rules

• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Division of Hotels and Restaurants
    • Update terminology, Food Code references, and documentation requirements to conform to 2009 Food Code, as adopted, and adopt current forms.
      • Due of Comment: 3/18/2015

3. Notices of Changes, Corrections and Withdrawals

• Department of Education
  • Office of Early Learning
    • Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK) Provider Placed on Probation Good Cause Exemption

4. Emergency Rules

• Department of the Lottery
  • Departmental
    • CASH 3™ Advance Play

5. Petitions and Dispositions Regarding Rule Variance or Waiver

• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Division of Hotels and Restaurants
    • On February 23, 2015 the Division issued an order. The Final Order was in response to a Petition for an emergency Variance from Residence Inn Daytona Beach Oceanfront, filed February 16, 2015, and advertised on February 17, 2015 in Vol. 41, No. 32, ...
    • Strahl Plaza. Petitioner seeks a 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 significant economic/financial ...
    • Gulf Coast Medical. Petitioner seeks an emergency variance of the requirements of ASME A17.1b, Section 2.2.2.5, and FBC 3008.1(3)(e) as adopted by 61C-5.001(1), Florida Administrative Code that requires upgrading the elevators sump and pump ...
    • Park Residences. Petitioner seeks an emergency variance of the requirements of ASME A17.1, Section 2.4.1.5 and 2.15.92, as adopted by 61C-5.001(1), Florida Administrative Code to request the use of a retracting toe guard which poses a significant ...
• Department of Health
  • Board of Optometry
    • Regina Combs, on behalf of Review of Optometry (a/k/a JHI, a/k/a JMI), filed a Petition for Variance on November 10, 2014, which was published on November 19, 2014, in Vol. 40, No. 225, of the Florida Administrative Register. Petitioner sought a ...
    • Nikolaos C. Zagorianos filed a Petition for Variance or Waiver on November 18, 2014 – published November 21, 2014, in Vol. 40, No. 227, of the Florida Administrative Register – regarding 64B13-4.001(2), F.A.C., which requires that an applicant ...
    • waiver of 64B13-4.001, F.A.C., filed by Stephanie Parrish, O.D., regarding the requirement that passing scores on Part I, Part II, and Part III of the licensure examination must be obtained within the 7-year period immediately preceding application ...
  • Board of Nursing
    • Matrix Educational Center filed a Petition for Variance or Waiver on June 10, 2014 – published July 8, 2014, in Vol. 40, No. 131, of the Florida Administrative Register – regarding 64B9-15.005, F.A.C., requesting a temporary extension of the ...

6. Notices of Meetings, Workshops and Public Hearings

• Department of Environmental Protection
  • Departmental
    • The Coral Reef Conservation Program is holding a meeting of the Our Florida Reefs North Community Working Group in which working group members will review comments provided by the Technical Advisory Committee, Southeast Florida Coral Reef Initiative ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Education Classrooms 101/102, Pine Jog Environmental Education Center, Florida Atlantic University, 6301 Summit Blvd. West Palm Beach, FL 33415
• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • Marion Soil and Water Conservation District
    • Second Tuesdays: regular board meetings; fourth Tuesdays: workshops to discuss general business; Second and fourth Tuesdays, monthly, 2015, 4:30 p.m.; USDA Ocala Service Center, 2441 NE 3rd St., Ste. 204-2, Ocala, FL 34470
      • Hearing Meeting: USDA Ocala Service Center, 2441 NE 3rd St., Ste. 204-2, Ocala, FL 34470
• Department of Management Services
  • Commission on Human Relations
    • The purpose of the meeting is for the Commission to vote on the disposition of cases pending before it for decision.; Thursday, March 26, 2015, at 11 a.m. ET.; Call 1 (888) 670-3525 and when prompted, enter passcode 1760507820, followed by the # key.
      • Hearing Meeting: Call 1 (888) 670-3525 and when prompted, enter passcode 1760507820, followed by the # key.
• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • Citizens Property Insurance Corporation
    • Topics to include but are not limited to the Consumer Services Committee Report.; March 17, 2015, 12:30 - 2:00 p.m.; Sheraton Orlando North, 600 N. Lake Destiny Dr., Maitland, FL 32751
      • Hearing Meeting: Sheraton Orlando North, 600 N. Lake Destiny Dr., Maitland, FL 32751
• Department of Transportation
  • Departmental
    • SR 40 design project from SR 15/US 17 to west of SR 11 in Volusia County The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) is conducting a public information meeting for the for SR 40 design project from SR 15/US 17 to west of SR 11 in Volusia ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Volusia Lodge No. 77 Free & Accepted Masons (F & AM) Pine St & SR 40, Barberville, FL 32105
• Department of Health
  • Board of Medicine
    • To conduct a public meeting to reconsider disciplinary cases with prior findings of probable cause.; Friday, March 13, 2015, 2:00 p.m.; 1 (888) 670-3525, Participation Code: 125-528-7056
      • Hearing Meeting: 1 (888) 670-3525, Participation Code: 125-528-7056
    • To conduct a public meeting to reconsider disciplinary cases with prior findings of probable cause.; Friday, March 27, 2015, 2:00 p.m.; 1 (888) 670-3525, Participation Code: 125-528-7056
      • Hearing Meeting: 1 (888) 670-3525, Participation Code: 125-528-7056
• Executive Office of the Governor
  • Departmental
    • General Board Meeting; Teleconference: 1(888)670-3525 - Participant Code 6468673392#; Tuesday, March 3, 2015, 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM; 400 S. Monroe Street, Tallahassee, FL 32399 Suite #1602, The Capitol
      • Hearing Meeting: 400 S. Monroe Street, Tallahassee, FL 32399 Suite #1602, The Capitol
• Department of Economic Opportunity
  • Departmental
    • Deliberation for cases pending before the Reemployment Assistance Appeals Commission that are ready for final review and the Chairman's report. No public testimony will be taken.; March 4, 2015, 9:00 a.m.; Reemployment Assistance Appeals Commission, ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Reemployment Assistance Appeals Commission, 101 Rhyne Building, 2740 Centerview Drive, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-4151
• Department of Environmental Protection
  • Departmental
    • The Department is announcing a Basin Working Group Meeting for the Lower St. Johns Tributaries Fecal Coliform Basin Management Action Plans (BMAPs) I and II. Items to be discussed include the BMAP I 2014 Progress Report, the BMAP II 2014 Progress ...
      • Hearing Meeting: FDEP-Northeast District Office, Conference Rooms 1A and 1B, 8800 Baymeadows Way West, Suite 100, Jacksonville, Florida 32256
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Board of Auctioneers
    • General Business.; March 20, 2015, 9:00 a.m.; Department of Business & Professional Regulation 1940 N. Monroe St., Tallahassee, FL 32399
      • Hearing Meeting: Department of Business & Professional Regulation 1940 N. Monroe St., Tallahassee, FL 32399
• Florida Housing Finance Corporation
  • Departmental
    • 1. The Committee will meet regarding the general business of the Committee. 2. Such other matters as may be included on the Agenda for the March 19, 2015, Audit Committee Meeting. ; March 19, 2015 – 4:00 p.m. until adjourned; Florida Housing ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Florida Housing Finance Corporation Seltzer Room, 6th Floor 227 N. Bronough Street Tallahassee, FL 32301
    • 1. Consider financing and acknowledgement resolutions for various multifamily developments, under any multifamily program, including the ranking of developments. 2. Consider appointment of professionals including but not limited to trustee and/or ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Tallahassee City Hall Commission Chambers 300 Adams Street Tallahassee, FL 32301
    • 1. Conduct business necessary for the organization of FHFC II, INC. 2. Consider adopting resolutions delegating operational authority to the Executive Director. 3. Consideration of all necessary actions with regard to any property owned or held ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Tallahassee City Hall Commission Chambers 300 Adams Street Tallahassee, FL 32301
    • 1. Conduct business necessary for the organization of FHFC III, INC. 2. Consider adopting resolutions delegating operational authority to the Executive Director. 3. Consideration of all necessary actions with regard to any property owned or held ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Tallahassee City Hall Commission Chambers 300 Adams Street Tallahassee, FL 32301
• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • Citizens Property Insurance Corporation
    • Topics include but are not limited to the Market Accountability Advisory Committee (MAAC) Report.; March 17, 2015, 9:00 a.m.; Sheraton Orlando North, 600 N. Lake Destiny Drive, Maitland, FL 32751
      • Hearing Meeting: Sheraton Orlando North, 600 N. Lake Destiny Drive, Maitland, FL 32751
    • Topics include but are not limited to Financial and Committee Reports.; March 18, 2015, 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.; Sheraton Orlando North, 600 N. Lake Destiny Drive, Maitland, FL 32751; or Dial In: 888-942-8686, Conf ID: 5743735657#
      • Hearing Meeting: Sheraton Orlando North, 600 N. Lake Destiny Drive, Maitland, FL 32751; or Dial In: 888-942-8686, Conf ID: 5743735657#
• Department of State
  • Division of Library and Information Services
    • The Florida Statewide Digital Action Plan Steering Committee will meet to discuss project progress.; Wednesday, March 4, 2015, 1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. Eastern; Online; Please join the meeting. Training ID: 638-327-772
      • Hearing Meeting: Online; Please join the meeting. Training ID: 638-327-772
• Department of Children and Families
  • Departmental
    • Ongoing Hilllsborough County Alliance business.; March 10, 2015, 9:00 a.m.; 1002 E. Palm Avenue, Tampa, FL
      • Hearing Meeting: 1002 E. Palm Avenue, Tampa, FL
• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • Florida Surplus Lines Service Office
    • Quarterly meeting of the FSLSO Board of Governors. General business matters to be discussed.; April, 13, 2015, 1:00 pm; 1441 Maclay Commerce Drive, Suite 200, Tallahassee, FL 32312
      • Hearing Meeting: 1441 Maclay Commerce Drive, Suite 200, Tallahassee, FL 32312

7. Notices of Petitions and Dispositions Regarding Declaratory Stat

• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Construction Industry Licensing Board
    • Diversified Conveyors, Inc.; The Notice of Petition for Declaratory Statement was published in Volume 40, No. 228, of the November 24, 2014, Florida Administrative Register. The petition seeks a declaratory statement regarding clarification of the ...
    • Mark L. Biebighauser; The Notice of Petition for Declaratory Statement was published in Volume 40, No. 205, of the October 21, 2014, Florida Administrative Register. The petition seeks a declaratory statement regarding a classification for ...
    • Steel Fabricators, LLC; The Notice of Petition for Declaratory Statement was published in Volume 40, No. 244, of the December 18, 2014, Florida Administrative Register. The petitioner seeks a declaratory statement as to whether licensure is ...
    • Robert McCandless; The Notice of Petition for Declaratory Statement was published in Volume 40, No. 121, of the June 23, 2014, Florida Administrative Register. The petition seeks a declaratory statement from the Board as to whether "at property ...
    • David J. Brogdon/Pro/Max Construction LLC; The Notice of Petition for Declaratory Statement was published in Volume 40, No. 105, of the May 30, 2014, Florida Administrative Register. The petition seeks a declaratory statement regarding 489.113(3)(b)...

8. Notices Regarding Bids, Proposals and Purchasing

• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • Hillsborough County Aviation Authority
    • Other Agencies and Organizations, Hillsborough County Aviation Authority

9. Miscellaneous

• Agency for Health Care Administration
  • Certificate of Need
    • Agency for Health Care Administration, Certificate of Need
    • Agency for Health Care Administration, Certificate of Need
• Department of Juvenile Justice
  • Departmental
    • Department of Juvenile Justice, Departmental
• Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles
  • Division of Motor Vehicles
    • Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles, Division of Motor Vehicles
• Agency for Health Care Administration
  • Medicaid
    • Agency for Health Care Administration, Medicaid
• Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles
  • Division of Motor Vehicles
    • Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles, Division of Motor Vehicles
    • Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles, Division of Motor Vehicles
• Agency for Health Care Administration
  • Medicaid
    • Agency for Health Care Administration, Medicaid
• Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles
  • Division of Motor Vehicles
    • Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles, Division of Motor Vehicles
    • Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles, Division of Motor Vehicles
• Department of Financial Services
  • Division of Accounting and Auditing
    • Requirements
• Agency for Health Care Administration
  • Medicaid
    • Agency for Health Care Administration, Medicaid
• Department of Health
  • Board of Pharmacy
    • Department of Health, Board of Pharmacy
  • Board of Nursing
    • Department of Health, Board of Nursing