Vol. 40, No. 23 (02/04/2014)

1. Notices of Development of Proposed Rules and Negotiated Rulemaking

• Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
  • Florida Forest Service
    • The proposed changes to FAC 5I-2 update rules 5I-2.003 and 5I-2.006 to include the 2013 legislative changes to chapter 590, Florida Statutes. The changes update definitions and open burning requirements and certifications to bring 5I-2 into ...
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Florida Real Estate Appraisal Board
    • The Board proposes the rule amendment to modify the language for the minimum education, experience, and examination requirements for certification as a general real estate appraiser.
    • The Board proposes the rule amendment to modify the language to clarify the procedures and requirements for a certified residential appraiser.
    • The Board proposes the rule amendment to delete unnecessary language and to add new language to clarify the pre-registration courses for trainee appraisers approved by the Board.

2. Proposed Rules

• Department of Financial Services
  • Division of Workers' Compensation
    • The purpose and effect of the proposed rule development is to amend the rule to adopt by reference the 2014 Edition of the Florida Workers’ Compensation Reimbursement Manual for Hospitals, replacing the 2006 Edition of the Florida Workers’ ...
      • Due of Comment: 2/25/2014
    • The proposed rule amends Rule Chapter 69L-3, F.A.C., as follows: revisions are made to the rule chapter’s title list; the defined term “Claims-handling Entity” is replaced by the defined term “Claim Administrator”; the term “carrier” is replaced by ...
      • Due of Comment: 2/25/2014
• Department of Health
  • Board of Massage Therapy
    • The board proposes the promulgation of a new rule to address the recent statutory addition set forth in Section 286.0114, F.S., with regard to public participation in public meetings.
      • Due of Comment: 2/25/2014
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Florida Building Commission
    • The purpose and effect of the proposed rule is to comply with Ch. 2013-193, Laws of Florida, that directed the Florida Building Commission to expand the Department’s scope of product approval to include applications for product approval using ...
      • Due of Comment: 2/25/2014

3. Notices of Changes, Corrections and Withdrawals

• Department of Health
  • Division of Emergency Preparedness and Community Support
    • Apportionment of Trauma Centers within a Trauma Service Area (TSA)
  • Board of Opticianry
    • Public Comment
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Florida Real Estate Appraisal Board
    • Standards of Appraisal Practice

4. Petitions and Dispositions Regarding Rule Variance or Waiver

• Water Management Districts
  • Southwest Florida Water Management District
    • that on February 3, 2014, it has issued an order granting a variance. Petitioner's Name: Golf Villa Florida Sunshine State B V – File Tracking No. 14-4180 Date Petition Filed: November 7, 2013, Rule No.: 40D-22.201, F.A.C. Nature of the rule ...

5. Notices of Meetings, Workshops and Public Hearings

• Department of Transportation
  • Departmental
    • This meeting is being held to afford interested persons the opportunity to express their views concerning the location, conceptual design, social, economic and environmental effects of Financial Project ID: 432255-1, the Cholokka Boulevard Sidewalk ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Micanopy Town Hall, Commission Meeting Room, 706 NE Cholokka Blvd., Micanopy, Florida
• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • HDR, Inc.
    • The Florida Department of Transportation, District One is conducting a stakeholder kick-off for the Districtwide Freight Mobility and Trade Plan. The goal of the Fright Mobility and Trade Plan is to develop a prioritized list of needed ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Charlotte County/Punta Gorda MPO office (25550 Harbor View Road, Port Charlotte, FL 33980)
• Department of Environmental Protection
  • Departmental
    • This is the third meeting of the Bacteria Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) and is a follow-up to TAC meetings held on August 20, 2013 in Tallahassee and November 19, 2013, in Orlando. The TAC meeting is associated with the development of rules ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Florida Department of Environmental Protection, Northeast District Office, 8800 Baymeadows Way West, Suite 100, Jacksonville, Florida. The meeting can also be accessed via GoToWebinar at: https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/211482410. Parties can register to attend the webinar via their personal computers and will be able to listen using their speakers connected to their computer. Parties attending by computer will be able to type in questions or make comments that can be addressed at the end of the meeting as time permits.
• Water Management Districts
  • South Florida Water Management District
    • The South Florida Water Management District will be accepting public comments on the 2014 update of the existing Kissimmee Chain of Lakes Management Area Land Management Plan. The draft Management Plan is available for review at www.sfwmd.gov/land.; ...
      • Hearing Meeting: South Florida Water Management District St. Cloud Field Station 3800 Old Canoe Creek Road St. Cloud, FL 34769
• Department of Health
  • Board of Chiropractic Medicine
    • For cases previously heard by the panel.; Monday, February 10, 2014, commencing at 11:45 a.m., at meet me number (888) 670-3525, participate code 7063065588.; Department of Health, 4042 Bald Cypress Way, Tallahassee, Florida 32399.
      • Hearing Meeting: Department of Health, 4042 Bald Cypress Way, Tallahassee, Florida 32399.
• Water Management Districts
  • Northwest Florida Water Management District
    • The District will solicit comments and input to support development of an update to the Region III Regional Water Supply Plan. As the District’s recent Water Supply Assessment concluded that regional water supply planning should continue for Bay ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Bay County Public Library 898 W. 11th Street Panama City, Florida 32401
• Department of Education
  • Division of Florida Colleges
    • General monthly meeting; Tuesday, Feb 11, 2014, noon; Advanced Technology Center
      • Hearing Meeting: Advanced Technology Center
• Department of Environmental Protection
  • Departmental
    • Clean and Resilient Marina / Clean Vessel Act Grant Program workshop for new and existing marine and freshwater marinas, boatyards, and retailers. Participants can learn about marina safety measures, permitting, regulations, and best management ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Pinellas County UF/IFAS Extension 1800 Weedon Drive NE St Petersburg, FL 33702
    • This meeting is to review discussion items and recommendations concerning the Department of Environmental Protection's Clean Marina Program and Clean Vessel Act Program.; February 25, 2014, 1:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. February 26, 2014, 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Pinellas County UF/IFAS Extension 1800 Weedon Drive NE St Petersburg, FL 33702
• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • Workforce Florida
    • General Board meetings for discussion of workforce issues.; February 19, 2014, 8:30 - 10:30 a.m. ET, CareerSource Florida Day at the Capitol-Welcome Session-Cabinet Rm; 10:30 - 3 p.m. ET or conclusion of business, Legislative visits; 6 - 7:30 p.m. ...
      • Hearing Meeting: CareerSource Florida Day at the Capitol- Cabinet Room and Individual Legislative Offices TBD. Board of Directors Meeting, FSU Turnbull Conference Center, 555 W. Pensacola St., Tallahassee, FL 32306
• Department of Education
  • Departmental
    • Florida Rehabilitation Council Evaluation Committee, General FRC Evaluation Business; February 13, 2014, 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.; Telephone Conference Number (888) 670-3525 Conference Call code Number (7923533220)
      • Hearing Meeting: Telephone Conference Number (888) 670-3525 Conference Call code Number (7923533220)
• Department of Financial Services
  • Division of Treasury
    • This is a quarterly meeting of the Chief Financial Officer's Treasury Investment Committee pursuant to Section 17.575, Florida Statutes. The purpose of the meeting is to provide an overview of Treasury operations and performance.; February 13, 2014 ...
      • Hearing Meeting: 1801 Hermitage Boulevard, Room 440C, Tallahassee, Florida 32308
• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • North Florida Broadband Authority
    • The North Florida Broadband Authority (NFBA) Board of Directors announces that a regular monthly meeting will be held on Wednesday, February 12, 2013, and all interested persons are invited. The NFBA is a public body created by Interlocal Agreement ...
      • Hearing Meeting: 205 NE Marion Street Lake City, FL 32055
• Water Management Districts
  • Southwest Florida Water Management District
    • Southern Water Use Caution Area (SWUCA) Most Impacted Area (MIA) Stakeholder Workgroup Meeting. Discussion is focused on how to meet the minimum level set for the Upper Floridan aquifer to reduce the rate of saltwater intrusion. All or part of this ...
      • Hearing Meeting: SWFWMD Sarasota Service Office, 6750 Fruitville Road, Sarasota FL 34240
• Regional Planning Councils
  • Central Florida Regional Planning Council
    • Bartow Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) is soliciting residents' input as they update their Community Redevelopment Plan.; February 18, 2014, 9:00 a.m.; Bartow City Hall Commission Chambers 450 North Wilson Avenue Bartow, FL 33830
      • Hearing Meeting: Bartow City Hall Commission Chambers 450 North Wilson Avenue Bartow, FL 33830

6. Notices of Petitions and Dispositions Regarding Declaratory Stat

• Department of Health
  • Board of Pharmacy
    • David Benoit, on behalf of Northeast Pharmacy Service Corporation; The Notice of Petition for Declaratory Statement published on September 26, 2013, in Vol. 39, No. 188, of the Florida Administrative Register. Petitioner sought the Board’s approval ...
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Division of Florida Condominiums, Timeshares and Mobile Homes
    • Karen E. Maller, Esq., In Re: Trafalgar Square Condominium Association, Inc., Docket No. 2013040861,; The Division declined to issue a Declaratory Statement because the purpose of a Declaratory Statement is to allow a petitioner to select a proper ...
• Department of Health
  • Board of Medicine
    • HMCS; Declined
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Construction Industry Licensing Board
    • Chipman Services, Inc., on January 28, 2014.; The Petitioner seeks a declaratory statement regarding (1) whether a Florida business owner under the definitions of Section 489.105(3), FS, who only provides services that are isolated to the profession ...
    • the City of Port St. Lucie, on January 28, 2014.; The Petitioner seeks a declaratory statement on Chapter 489.113(2), Florida Statutes, regarding whether a general or building contractor can subcontract to an unlicensed contractor, the structural ...
    • GeoStabilization International, LLC, on January 30, 2014.; The Petitioner seeks a declaratory statement on Chapter 489.105, Florida Statutes, regarding whether one or more construction licenses are required to perform the following services: ...

7. Notices Regarding Bids, Proposals and Purchasing

• Department of Education
  • University of South Florida
    • Department of Education, University of South Florida
    • Department of Education, University of South Florida

8. Miscellaneous

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