Vol. 39, No. 50 (03/13/2013)

1. Notices of Development of Proposed Rules and Negotiated Rulemaking

• Department of Environmental Protection
  • Departmental
    • The Department of Environmental Protection proposes to develop estuary-specific numeric nutrient criteria for the following estuaries: Suwannee Sound; Anclote River, South and Offshore; Pithlachascotee River and Offshore; Chassahowitska River and ...
• Department of Corrections
  • Departmental
    • The purpose and effect of the proposed rule is to to allow inmates participating in a community release program to possess tobacco products.
    • The purpose and effect of the proposed rule is to allow inmates participating in a community release program to possess tobacco products and cell phones. The rules of prohibited conduct and penalties for infractions rule is being amended to remove ...
• Department of Education
  • State Board of Education
    • The purpose of this rule development is to update the rule based on statutory changes and to make the following changes: clarify enrollment hour requirements to specify equivalencies to semester hours; provide a statutory reference for the military ...
    • The purpose is of this rule development is to eliminate the restriction on the allowed number of testing attempts for students, revise retest provisions, ensure student privacy protection of Florida Postsecondary Education Readiness Test (P.E.R.T.) ...

2. Proposed Rules

• Department of State
  • Division of Cultural Affairs
    • To establish in rule the most recent guidelines. The guidelines will clarify how the applications will be funded and will include a policy that an organization can only receive one grant per fiscal year from this program.
      • Due of Comment: 4/3/2013
• Department of Financial Services
  • Division of Workers' Compensation
    • The proposed rule implements applicable sections of HB 941 that was passed by the 2012 Legislature. HB 941 amended s. 440.05, F.S., revising the requirements for submitting a notice of election of exemption. The proposed rule provides for electronic ...
      • Due of Comment: 4/3/2013

3. Notices of Changes, Corrections and Withdrawals

• Board of Trustees of The Internal Improvement Trust Fund
  • Departmental
    • Definitions
• Department of State
  • Division of Cultural Affairs
    • Fast Track Grants
• Department of Education
  • State Board of Education
    • Issuance of Continuing Contracts
• Department of Health
  • Board of Clinical Laboratory Personnel
    • General Requirements of Clinical Laboratory Personnel Training Programs
• Department of Financial Services
  • Division of Workers' Compensation
    • Forms and Instructions

4. Petitions and Dispositions Regarding Rule Variance or Waiver

• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Division of Hotels and Restaurants
    • an Emergency Variance for Subparagraph 61C-1.004(1)(a), Florida Administrative Code, Paragraph 5-202.11(A), 2009 FDA Food Code, Paragraph 4-301.12(A), 2009 FDA Food Code and Paragraph 61C-4.010(5), Florida Administrative Code from International ...
    • an Emergency Variance for Subparagraph 61C-1.004(1)(a), Florida Administrative Code, Paragraph 5-202.11(A), 2009 FDA Food Code, Paragraph 4-301.12(A), 2009 FDA Food Code and Paragraph 61C-4.010(5), Florida Administrative Code from The Crepe Factory ...
    • an Emergency Variance for Subparagraph 61C-1.004(1)(a), Florida Administrative Code, Paragraph 5-202.11(A), 2009 FDA Food Code, Paragraph 4-301.12(A), 2009 FDA Food Code and Paragraph 61C-4.010(5), Florida Administrative Code from Centerplate ...
• Department of Health
  • Board of Medicine
    • Withdrawn

5. Notices of Meetings, Workshops and Public Hearings

• Water Management Districts
  • Southwest Florida Water Management District
    • Lakes Horse, Raleigh and Rogers Resource Recovery Project Alternatives Workshop. Public meeting to provide status update and seek public input on the resource recovery options for Lakes Horse, Raleigh and Rogers in Hillsborough County, FL. One or ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Walker Middle School Cafeteria; 8282 N Mobley Rd., Odessa, FL 33556
• Regional Planning Councils
  • Central Florida Regional Planning Council
    • A meeting of the Heartland 2060 Housing Work Group is scheduled for 10:00 a.m., to be followed by a Heartland 2060 Consortium Workshop meeting at 1:30 p.m.; March 28, 2013, 10:00 a.m.; Sebring Civic Center, 319 West Center Street, Sebring, Florida ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Sebring Civic Center, 319 West Center Street, Sebring, Florida 33871
• Department of State
  • Division of Historical Resources
    • The FOMSL board of directors will discuss bylaws, camp scholarships and other financial matters.; March 21st, 2013, 6:00 p.m.; Mission San Luis, 2100 W. Tennessee St., Tallahassee 32304.
      • Hearing Meeting: Mission San Luis, 2100 W. Tennessee St., Tallahassee 32304.
• 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 20, 2013, 9:00 a.m.; Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services Bureau of Pesticides ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services Bureau of Pesticides Conference Room 3125 Conner Boulevard, Building 6, Room 606 Tallahassee, Florida, 32399-1650 (850) 617-7940
• Public Service Commission
  • Departmental
    • 2013 HURRICANE SEASON PREPAREDNESS; APRIL 3, 2013; ROOM 148, BETTY EASLEY CONFERENCE CENTER
      • Hearing Meeting: ROOM 148, BETTY EASLEY CONFERENCE CENTER
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Florida Building Commission
    • To consider and provide recommendations to the Commission regarding requests for waivers (as listed below) and other business for the Commission. Requests for waivers are Fifth Street Marina, 341 N. W. South River Drive, Miami; Holiday Surf and ...
      • 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: 1. Go to https://suncom.webex.com/suncom/j.php?ED=174173637&UID=1345158982&RT=MiMxMQ%3D%3D 2. If requested, enter your name and email address. 3. Click "Join". To view in other time zones or languages, please click the link: https://suncom.webex.com/suncom/j.php?ED=174173637&UID=1345158982&ORT=MiMxMQ%3D%3D To join the teleconference only, provide your phone number when you join the meeting to receive a call back. Alternatively, you can call: Call-in toll-free number: 1-888-670-3525 (US) Call-in number: 1-720-3891212 (US) Attendee access code: 297 701 3986 Public Point of Access: Suite 90, 1940 North Monroe Street, Tallahassee, Florida.
• Department of Health
  • Board of Pharmacy
    • General Board Business; Wednesday, March 20, 2013, 2:00 p.m.; Conference call number (888) 670-3525, conference code 5134896685
      • Hearing Meeting: Conference call number (888) 670-3525, conference code 5134896685
• Department of Transportation
  • Departmental
    • This workshop is being held to afford interested persons the opportunity to express their views concerning Financial Project ID Number 432641-1, otherwise known as Interstate 10 (I-10) from west of US 41 to CR 250 Overpass in Columbia County, ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Columbia County School Board Complex, 372 W. Duval Street, Lake City, FL 32055
• Florida Housing Finance Corporation
  • Departmental
    • The first Review Committee meeting will be to discuss the proposals and answer any questions the Review Committee may have regarding the proposals submitted in response to Florida Housing Finance Corporation’s Request for Proposals No. 2013-05 from ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Rick Seltzer Conference Room, Suite 6000, Florida Housing Finance Corporation, 227 North Bronough Street, Tallahassee, Florida
• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • Enterprise Florida, Inc.
    • The Florida Defense Support Task Force was established during the 2011 Legislative Session and given the following missions: Make recommendations to maximize the position of Florida's installations in any strategic basing or other competitive ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Residence Inn by Marriott, Tallahassee Universities at the Capitol, 600 West Gaines Street, Tallahassee, FL 32304
• Department of Environmental Protection
  • Departmental
    • This is a public meeting to discuss technical issues related to the initiation of the Upper Wakulla River and Wakulla Springs Basin Management Action Plan (BMAP). The primary topic of discussion during this meeting will be the BMAP development ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Woodville Community Center, Live Oak Room, 8000 Old Woodville Road, Tallahassee, Florida, 32305
• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • Enterprise Florida, Inc.
    • This meeting will discuss a Supplemental Resolution and Private Placement Memorandum for the Lincoln Marti Community Agency, Inc.; Tuesday, March 19, 2013, 9:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.; Enterprise Florida, Inc. 800 North Magnolia Avenue, Suite 1100 ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Enterprise Florida, Inc. 800 North Magnolia Avenue, Suite 1100 Orlando, FL 32803
• Department of Management Services
  • Departmental
    • Monthly scheduled Board meeting to conduct business as required by the Board.; Various dates; various locations
      • Hearing Meeting: various locations
• State Board of Administration
  • Departmental
    • Regularly scheduled meeting of the Participant Local Government Advisory Council. The PLGAC is a six-member advisory council, which reviews the administration of the Local Government Surplus Funds Trust Fund (aka Florida PRIME) and makes ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Osceola County Government Center, First Floor Conference Room, Tax Collector’s Office, 2501 E. Irlo Bronson Memorial Highway, Kissimmee, Florida 34744. Attendees should check-in at the reception desk. On-site parking available.

6. Notices of Petitions and Dispositions Regarding Declaratory Stat

• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Florida Building Commission
    • Robert Lorenzo on behalf of the Department of Business and Professional Regulation Manufactured (Modular) Building Program.; Petitioner seeks clarification as to whether a storage shed that is not designed for human habitation, has a floor area of ...
    • Alliance Residential Builders of South Florida, LLC, & Altis at Coconut Creek, LLC.; Petitioner seeks clarification as to the applicability of the 2012 Florida Accessibility Code to "covered multi-family dwellings" as defined by the Florida Fair ...

7. Miscellaneous

• Agency for Health Care Administration
  • Certificate of Need
    • Agency for Health Care Administration, Certificate of Need