Vol. 39, No. 53 (03/18/2013)

1. Notices of Development of Proposed Rules and Negotiated Rulemaking

• Water Management Districts
  • Southwest Florida Water Management District
    • The purpose of this rulemaking is to amend Rule 40D-2.331, F.A.C. and the associated Water Use Permit Letter Modification Short Form (Form No. LEG-R.035.00 (3/09)) to allow for the use of the form to modify permits associated with the District’s ...
• Department of State
  • Division of Elections
    • The purpose of the proposed rule is to implement the requirements of Chapter law 2011-162, Laws of Florida, which expanded the use of federal write-in absentee ballots (which is a back-up ballot to the state absentee ballot) beyond federal elections ...
• Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
  • Division of Administration
    • The purpose of this rulemaking is to adopt rules for the Agricultural Land Acknowledgment Act, Section 163.3163, Florida Statutes, which was created by Section 2 of Chapter 2011-007, Laws of Florida, (HB 7103). The Department of Agriculture and ...
• Department of Children and Families
  • Mental Health Program
    • The purpose of this rulemaking is to establish by rule the grant criteria for the Criminal Justice Mental Health and Substance Abuse Reinvestment Grant pursuant to section 394.658, Fla. Stat.
• Department of Environmental Protection
  • Departmental
    • The Department of Environmental Protection proposes to incorporate by reference in Rule 62-302.300, F.A.C., the document titled “Implementation of Florida’s Numeric Nutrient Standards”. This document describes implementation approaches for numeric ...

2. Proposed Rules

• Department of Education
  • State Board of Education
    • The purpose and effect of this rule amendment is to adopt the secondary and postsecondary career education programs prescribed in Sections 1004.92 and 1011.80, Florida Statutes, and listed as follows: “Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources,” “...
      • Due of Comment: 4/8/2013
    • The purpose of this rule amendment is to implement the following changes to the K-12 Student Reading Intervention Requirements: (1) Add specific progress monitoring requirement for elementary students, (2) Update the reference from Florida ...
      • Due of Comment: 4/8/2013
    • The purpose of this rule amendment is to revise the current FTCE competencies and skills for the following examinations: General Knowledge, Elementary Education K–6, Middle Grades English 5–9, and English 6–12. In addition, the proposed rule will ...
      • Due of Comment: 4/8/2013
• Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
  • Division of Plant Industry
    • The purpose of this rule is to establish delimiting survey, regulatory actions, and control procedures designed to contain and eradicate the giant African land snail in the State of Florida. The effect will be that the Florida Department of ...
      • Due of Comment: 4/8/2013
• Department of Health
  • Division of Emergency Preparedness and Community Support
    • To require all verified trauma centers to maintain membership in the American College of Surgeons (ACS) Trauma Quality Improvement Program (TQIP).
      • Due of Comment: 4/8/2013
    • To incorporate by reference the 2013 Edition of the Florida Trauma Registry Manual Data Dictionary, DOH Pamphlet 150-13.
      • Due of Comment: 4/8/2013

3. Notices of Changes, Corrections and Withdrawals

• Department of Education
  • State Board of Education
    • Supplemental Educational Services in Title I Schools
• Department of State
  • Division of Cultural Affairs
    • Fast Track Grants
• Department of Management Services
  • Commission on Human Relations
    • Complaints

4. Notices of Meetings, Workshops and Public Hearings

• Department of Health
  • Board of Pharmacy
    • General Board business.; Tuesday, April 2, 2013 at 9:00 a.m. and Wednesday, April 3, 2013 at 8:00 a.m.; Hilton Hotel Carillon Park, 950 Lake Carillon Drive, St. Petersburg, FL 33716, 727-540-0050
      • Hearing Meeting: Hilton Hotel Carillon Park, 950 Lake Carillon Drive, St. Petersburg, FL 33716, 727-540-0050
    • To review those cases on which a determination of existence of probable cause has already been made.; Thursday, March 28, 2013, 9:00 a.m.; Conference call number (888) 670-3525, conference code 5134896685.
      • Hearing Meeting: Conference call number (888) 670-3525, conference code 5134896685.
• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • Florida Surplus Lines Service Office
    • Quarterly Business meeting.; July 23, 2013, 1:00 p.m.; Ponte Vedra Inn & Club, 200 Ponte Vedra Blvd, Ponte Vedra, FL 32082
      • Hearing Meeting: Ponte Vedra Inn & Club, 200 Ponte Vedra Blvd, Ponte Vedra, FL 32082
  • South Dade Soil and Water Conservation District
    • Regular agenda items for presentation to the Board of Supervisors: District reports and projects, MIL, and Ag Lab.; March 21, 2013, 9:30 a.m.; USDA Florida Service Center 1450 North Krome Ave Suite 102 Florida City, FL 33034
      • Hearing Meeting: USDA Florida Service Center 1450 North Krome Ave Suite 102 Florida City, FL 33034
  • Northwood Shared Resource Center
    • The March 18, 2013 Finance Meeting has been cancelled; Monday, March 18, 2013 9:00 am - 11 am; Department of Juvenile Justice Knight Building , CR 1219 2737 Centerview Drive Tallahassee, Fl. 32399
      • Hearing Meeting: Department of Juvenile Justice Knight Building , CR 1219 2737 Centerview Drive Tallahassee, Fl. 32399
• Department of Education
  • Departmental
    • Florida Rehabilitation Council Executive Committee, General Business; April 3, 2013, 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.; Conference Call Number (888) 670-3525 Conference Code (7923533220)
      • Hearing Meeting: Conference Call Number (888) 670-3525 Conference Code (7923533220)
• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • Northwood Shared Resource Center
    • Approval of Minutes, Updates on - Solar Winds Timeline Discussion, Test Plan for NSRC Proxy/Loadbalancer Replacement and AHCA's Backup Proposal.; Thursday, April 4, 2013 1:30-3:30 pm ; NSRC Conference Room 2020 1940 North Monroe Street ...
      • Hearing Meeting: NSRC Conference Room 2020 1940 North Monroe Street Tallahassee, FL 32399
• Regional Planning Councils
  • North Central Florida Regional Planning Council
    • To conduct the regular business of the Executive Committee of the North Central Florida Regional Planning Council.; March 28, 2013 at 6:00 p.m.; Holiday Inn Hotel and Suites, Olustee Room, 213 Southwest Commerce Boulevard, Lake City, Florida.
      • Hearing Meeting: Holiday Inn Hotel and Suites, Olustee Room, 213 Southwest Commerce Boulevard, Lake City, Florida.
• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • Northwood Shared Resource Center
    • The Board of Trustees Meeting for 03/21/2013 has been cancelled.; Thursday, March 21, 2013 1:30 - 3:30 pm; DBPR, 1940 North Monroe Street, Professions Board Room, Tallahassee, FL. 32399
      • Hearing Meeting: DBPR, 1940 North Monroe Street, Professions Board Room, Tallahassee, FL. 32399
• Regional Planning Councils
  • North Central Florida Regional Planning Council
    • To conduct the regular business of the North Central Florida Regional Planning Council.; March 28, 2013 at 7:30 p.m.; Holiday Inn Hotel and Suites, Suwannee Room, 213 Southwest Commerce Boulevard, Lake City, Florida.
      • Hearing Meeting: Holiday Inn Hotel and Suites, Suwannee Room, 213 Southwest Commerce Boulevard, Lake City, Florida.
    • To conduct the regular business of the Program Committee of the North Central Florida Regional Planning Council.; March 28, 2013 at 6:30 p.m.; Holiday Inn Hotel and Suites, Olustee Room, 213 Southwest Commerce Boulevard, Lake City, Florida.
      • Hearing Meeting: Holiday Inn Hotel and Suites, Olustee Room, 213 Southwest Commerce Boulevard, Lake City, Florida.
    • To conduct the regular business of the Clearinghouse Committee of the North Central Florida Regional Planning Council.; March 28, 2013 at 6:00 p.m.; Holiday Inn Hotel and Suites, Suwannee Room, 213 Southwest Commerce Boulevard, Lake City, Florida.
      • Hearing Meeting: Holiday Inn Hotel and Suites, Suwannee Room, 213 Southwest Commerce Boulevard, Lake City, Florida.
• Department of Health
  • Board of Optometry
    • General board business.; Thursday, April 11, 2013, commencing at 12:30 p.m., at meet me number (888) 670-3525, participate code 9238150597.; Department of Health, 4042 Bald Cypress Way, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-3257.
      • Hearing Meeting: Department of Health, 4042 Bald Cypress Way, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-3257.
  • Board of Chiropractic Medicine
    • For cases that have been previously heard by the panel.; Tuesday, April 16, 2013, commencing at 1:15 a.m., at meet me number (888) 670-3525, participate code 9238150597.; Department of Health, 4042 Bald Cypress Way, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-3257.
      • Hearing Meeting: Department of Health, 4042 Bald Cypress Way, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-3257.
• Department of Children and Families
  • Agency for Persons with Disabilities
    • An Interagency Workshop, co-chaired by Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) and Agency for Persons with Disabilities (APD), is being held to develop recommendations to be presented at the April 9th, 2013 meeting of the Children and Youth Cabinet.; ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Agency for Persons with Disabilities 4030 Esplanade Way, Conference Room 301 Tallahassee, FL 32399
• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • Florida Surplus Lines Service Office
    • Quarterly business meeting.; April 15, 2013, 1:00 p.m.; 1441 Maclay Commerce Drive, Suite 200, Tallahassee, FL 32312
      • Hearing Meeting: 1441 Maclay Commerce Drive, Suite 200, Tallahassee, FL 32312
• Water Management Districts
  • South Florida Water Management District
    • Special meeting of the Everglades Technical Oversight Committee (TOC). Topic: Central Everglades Planning Project Water Quality to Everglades National Park ; March 26, 2013, 10:00 AM. Special meeting of the Everglades Technical Oversight ...
      • Hearing Meeting: South Florida Water Management District Headquarters, 3301 Gun Club Road, West Palm Beach, FL 33406
• Department of Elder Affairs
  • Departmental
    • The work of the Purple Ribbon Task Force and its committees will be discussed.; Tuesday, April 2, 2013, 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. (EST); Conference Call: (888) 670-3525, Conference Code: 2532 8588 95
      • Hearing Meeting: Conference Call: (888) 670-3525, Conference Code: 2532 8588 95
    • The work of the Purple Ribbon Task Force and its committees will be discussed.; Thursday, April 4, 2013, 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. (EST); Conference Call: (888) 670-3525, Conference Code: 2532 8588 95
      • Hearing Meeting: Conference Call: (888) 670-3525, Conference Code: 2532 8588 95
• Agency for State Technology
  • Departmental
    • The March 18, 2013 Finance Meeting has been cancelled; Monday, March 18, 2013 9:00 am - 11 am; Department of Juvenile Justice Knight Building , CR 1219 2737 Centerview Drive Tallahassee, Fl. 32399
      • Hearing Meeting: Department of Juvenile Justice Knight Building , CR 1219 2737 Centerview Drive Tallahassee, Fl. 32399
    • Approval of Minutes, Updates on - Solar Winds Timeline Discussion, Test Plan for NSRC Proxy/Loadbalancer Replacement and AHCA's Backup Proposal.; Thursday, April 4, 2013 1:30-3:30 pm ; NSRC Conference Room 2020 1940 North Monroe Street ...
      • Hearing Meeting: NSRC Conference Room 2020 1940 North Monroe Street Tallahassee, FL 32399
    • The Board of Trustees Meeting for 03/21/2013 has been cancelled.; Thursday, March 21, 2013 1:30 - 3:30 pm; DBPR, 1940 North Monroe Street, Professions Board Room, Tallahassee, FL. 32399
      • Hearing Meeting: DBPR, 1940 North Monroe Street, Professions Board Room, Tallahassee, FL. 32399

5. Notices of Petitions and Dispositions Regarding Declaratory Stat

• Department of Financial Services
  • Finance
    • ; OFFICE OF FINANCIAL REGULATION Division of Consumer Finance NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT the Office of Financial Regulation has issued an order disposing of the petition for declaratory statement filed by Jim Petros, Esq., on behalf of Carrington ...

6. Notices Regarding Bids, Proposals and Purchasing

• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • Visit Florida
    • Other Agencies and Organizations, Visit Florida
• Department of Environmental Protection
  • Departmental
    • Department of Environmental Protection, Departmental
• Water Management Districts
  • Suwannee River Water Management District
    • Water Management Districts, Suwannee River Water Management District
• Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
  • Office of Energy
    • Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Office of Energy

7. Miscellaneous

• Department of Environmental Protection
  • Departmental
    • Department of Environmental Protection, Departmental
  • Office of the Secretary
    • Department of Environmental Protection, Office of the Secretary
• Department of Health
  • Board of Nursing
    • Department of Health, Board of Nursing
  • Board of Pharmacy
    • Department of Health, Board of Pharmacy