Vol. 39, No. 51 (03/14/2013)

1. Notices of Development of Proposed Rules and Negotiated Rulemaking

• Department of Health
  • Board of Massage Therapy
    • The board proposes the rule amendments to clarify the requirements for proof of graduation and to institute procedures to prevent fraud.
• Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
  • Division of Animal Industry
    • The Purpose of the rule is to improve the state’s ability to trace livestock (cattle and Bison) in the event of an animal disease emergency. Official individual identification enables Florida producers to market animals into other states under ...

2. Proposed Rules

• Department of Health
  • Board of Acupuncture
    • The Board proposes the repeal of this rule as it is unnecessary.
      • Due of Comment: 4/4/2013
• Water Management Districts
  • St. Johns River Water Management District
    • The purpose and effect of this rulemaking is to amend rules of the St. Johns River Water Management District (District) consistent with section 373.4131, F.S. (2012), which requires the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) in ...
      • Due of Comment: 4/4/2013
    • By notice published in the Florida Administrative Weekly on August 24, 2012, the St. Johns River Water Management District (“SJRWMD”) initiated rulemaking to amend its rules consistent with Section 373.4131, F.S. Section 373.4131, F.S. became ...
      • Due of Comment: 4/4/2013
    • By notice published in the Florida Administrative Weekly on August 24, 2012, the St. Johns River Water Management District (“SJRWMD”) initiated rulemaking to amend its rules consistent with Section 373.4131, F.S. Section 373.4131, F.S. became ...
      • Due of Comment: 4/4/2013
    • By notice published in the Florida Administrative Weekly on August 24, 2012, the St. Johns River Water Management District (“SJRWMD”) initiated rulemaking to amend its rules consistent with Section 373.4131, F.S. Section 373.4131, F.S. became ...
      • Due of Comment: 4/4/2013
    • By notice published in the Florida Administrative Weekly on August 24, 2012, the St. Johns River Water Management District (“SJRWMD”) initiated rulemaking to amend its rules consistent with Section 373.4131, F.S. Section 373.4131, F.S. became ...
      • Due of Comment: 4/4/2013

3. Notices of Changes, Corrections and Withdrawals

• Agency for Health Care Administration
  • Cost Management and Control
    • Bone Marrow Transplantation
• Department of State
  • Division of Cultural Affairs
    • Arts and Cultural Grants
    • Cultural Facilities Program

4. Petitions and Dispositions Regarding Rule Variance or Waiver

• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Division of Hotels and Restaurants
    • On February 22, 2013 the Division of Hotels and Restaurants received a Petition for an Emergency Variance for Paragraph 61C-4.010(7) Florida Administrative Code and Paragraph 61C-4.010(6), Florida Administrative Code from Anika's Kitchen located in ...
    • On February 22, 2013 the Division of Hotels and Restaurants received a Petition for an Emergency Variance for Paragraph 4-301.12(A), 2009 FDA Food Code and Paragraph 61C-4.010(5), Florida Administrative Code from The Quarry Golf Snack Shack located ...
    • Manatee Players. Petitioner seeks an emergency variance of the requirements of ASME A17.3, Section 2.2.2.5, as adopted by Chapter 30, Section 3001.2 Florida Building Code adopted by 61C-5.001(1), Florida Administrative Code that requires upgrading ...
    • Alachua County State Attorney Building. Petitioner seeks an emergency variance of the requirements of an unspecified Section of A17.3, as adopted by Chapter 30, Section 3001.2 Florida Building Code adopted by 61C-5.001(1), Florida Administrative ...
    • Crestwood Nursing Center. Petitioner seeks an emergency variance of the requirements of ASME A17.3, Section 3.11.3, 3.10.4(t), 2.7.4, 3.11.1, 3.4.5 and 3.10.3, as adopted by Chapter 30, Section 3001.2 Florida Building Code adopted by 61C-5.001(1), ...
    • Seasons Largo ALF. Petitioner seeks a variance of the requirements of ASME A17.1, Section 2.20.1, 2.18.5.1 as adopted by 61C-5.001(1)(a), Florida Administrative Code that requires steel ropes of a minimum diameter of 9.5 mm which poses a significant ...

5. Notices of Meetings, Workshops and Public Hearings

• Department of Elder Affairs
  • Departmental
    • The work of the Purple Ribbon Task Force will be discussed.; Monday, March 25, 2013, 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. (EST); Reserve your Webinar seat now at: https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/615051946. Audio information: This webinar will be presented ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Reserve your Webinar seat now at: https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/615051946. Audio information: This webinar will be presented using Voice Over Internet Protocol (VOIP). To utilize VOIP, please have speakers and a microphone connected to your computer. If speakers and a microphone are not available to you, or your computer doesn’t have a sound card, please login to the webinar and follow the prompts to call the conference line (long distance charges apply). To avoid long distance charges, please see the audio options below. If you have any questions prior to the webinar regarding the audio options, please contact: Shandra McGlohon, Florida Department of Elder Affairs, email: mcglohonsa@elderaffairs.org, (850) 414-2317. Audio options (USB equipment is ideal): (1) USB or analog headset. (2) Headphones and microphone. (3) Speakers and microphone. (4) Speakers only – Questions and comments can be submitted via the Question Pane. After registering you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the Webinar. System Requirements, PC-based attendees: required - Windows® 7, Vista, XP, 2003 Server or 2000. Macintosh®-based attendees: required - Mac OS® X 10.4.11 (Tiger®) or newer.
• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • Departmental
    • Public hearing relative to the fair market value anaylsis of DeSoto County Hospital District d/b/a DeSoto Memorial Hospital as required by Florida Statute 155.40; March 28, 2013, 5:30PM; DeSoto Memorial Hospital McSwain Room
      • Hearing Meeting: DeSoto Memorial Hospital McSwain Room
• Department of Law Enforcement
  • Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission
    • The above meetings are held to discuss issues relating to standards, training, examinations, certification, de-certification, record management for law enforcement, correctional, and correctional probation officers, Commission rules, officer ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Hyatt Regency Sarasota, 1000 Boulevard of the Arts, Sarasota, Florida 34236 Reservations: 888-421-1442 Reservation Deadline: April 19, 2013
• Department of Children and Families
  • Office on Homelessness
    • Take public input on homeless issues, and finalize the Council’s recommendations for inclusion in the 2013 Report to the Legislature.; Tuesday, May 14, 2013 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. ; Clara White Mission 613 West Ashley Street Jacksonville, ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Clara White Mission 613 West Ashley Street Jacksonville, Florida 32202
• State Board of Administration
  • Departmental
    • The purpose of this special meeting is to discuss and approve the Office of Internal Audit budget for fiscal year 2013-14 and follow-up actions on certain recommendations.; Thursday, April 4, 2013, 9:00 a.m. until 10:00 a.m. (EST); Hermitage Room, ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Hermitage Room, First Floor, The Hermitage Centre, 1801 Hermitage Blvd, Tallahassee, Florida 32308
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Florida Building Commission
    • Consider and make recommendations regarding a request for declaratory statement and other business for the Commission.; : March 28, 2013, at 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.; Meeting to be conducted using media technology: specifically, Webinar and Conference ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Meeting to be conducted using media technology: specifically, Webinar and Conference Call. YOU MUST ACCESS BOTH THE WEBINAR for VlSUAL AIDS ONLY and TELECONFERENCE for AUDIO ONLY. To join the online meeting (Now from mobile devices!) 1. Go to https://suncom.webex.com/suncom/j.php?ED=174043432&UID=1344338947&RT=MiMxMQ%3D%3D 2. If requested, enter your name and email address. 3. If a password is required, enter the meeting password: (This meeting does not require a password.) 4. Click "Join". To view in other time zones or languages, please click the link: https://suncom.webex.com/suncom/j.php?ED=174043432&UID=1344338947&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: (720)3891212 (US); toll-free, (888)670-3525 (US); attendee access code: 297 701 3986. Public point of access: Suite 90, 1940 North Monroe Street, Tallahassee, Florida.
• Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
  • Division of Plant Industry
    • 12:00 Lunch 12:15 Welcome and Introductions 12:25 Introduction to Biologics and Tech Overview of Mode of Action, Overview of Serende Soil, & Performance of Biologics in Leafy Vegetables – Dominique Depaz, Technical Sales Coordinator, ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Everglades Research and Education Center
• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • North Florida Broadband Authority
    • The Board will be meeting with representatives from the National Telecommunications and Information Administration.; Monday, March 18, 2013, 1:00 pm; The Riverwalk at Fanning Springs Clubhouse, 7150 T.L. Johnson Boulevard, Fanning Springs, Florida
      • Hearing Meeting: The Riverwalk at Fanning Springs Clubhouse, 7150 T.L. Johnson Boulevard, Fanning Springs, Florida
• Department of Revenue
  • Departmental
    • Approval of the proposed amendments and repeals to the rules listed below. These proposed rule amendments and repeals were noticed in the January 7, 2013 (Vol. 39, No. 4, pp. 67-102), Florida Administrative Register: Rule Chapter 12-2, F.A.C. - ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Meeting to be held in St. Augustine, Florida, specific location to be determined. Please refer to the Cabinet Agenda posted to the Department’s Internet site at http://dor.myflorida.com/dor/rules prior to attending the meeting for the location.
• Agency for Health Care Administration
  • Medicaid
    • The Agency is scheduling a workshop in Tallahassee, FL for the purpose of discussing the Florida Medicaid Provider Reimbursement Handbook, UB-04. The Agency is proposing additional changes to the handbook.; Thursday, March 21, 2013 from 3:30 p.m. to ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Agency for Health Care Administration, 2727 Mahan Drive, Building 3, Conference Room C, Tallahassee, Florida 32308-5407
• Department of Revenue
  • Miscellaneous Tax
    • Approval to publish a Notice of Proposed Rule for Rule 12B-4.013, F.A.C. (Conveyances Subject to Tax), Rule 12B-4.014, F.A.C. (Conveyances Not Subject to Tax), and Rule 12B-4.054, F.A.C. (Exempt Transactions).; April 2, 2013, during a regular ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Meeting to be held in St. Augustine, Florida, specific location to be determined. Please refer to the Cabinet Agenda posted to the Department’s Internet site at http://dor.myflorida.com/dor/rules prior to attending the meeting for the location.
• Agency for Health Care Administration
  • Health Facility and Agency Licensing
    • The intent of this meeting is to have a dialogue between the Medicaid managed care plans, behavioral health providers, Advocates, and Stakeholders. The purpose of the discussion will be to identify ways to enhance the provision of behavioral ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Central Florida Behavioral Hospital 6601 Central Florida Parkway Orlando, FL 32821
    • The intent of this meeting is to have a dialogue between the Medicaid managed care plans, behavioral health providers, Assisted Living Administrators, Advocates, and Stakeholders. The purpose of the discussion will be to identify ways to enhance ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Central Florida Behavioral Hospital 6601 Central Florida Parkway Orlando, FL 32821

6. Miscellaneous

• Department of Environmental Protection
  • Office of the Secretary
    • Department of Environmental Protection, Office of the Secretary
• Department of Health
  • Departmental
    • Department of Health, Departmental
  • Board of Nursing
    • Department of Health, Board of Nursing
• Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission
  • Vessel Registration and Boating Safety
    • Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, Vessel Registration and Boating Safety
• Department of Financial Services
  • FSC - Financial Institution Regulation
    • Department of Financial Services, FSC - Financial Institution Regulation
• Department of Health
  • Departmental
    • Department of Health, Departmental