Vol. 40, No. 56 (03/21/2014)

1. Notices of Development of Proposed Rules and Negotiated Rulemaking

• Department of Financial Services
  • Division of Accounting and Auditing
    • Section 17.20, F.S., authorizes the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to assign the collection of any claim due to the state to a registered collection agent if it is determined to be cost effective. Section 17.20, F.S., requires each agency to exercise ...
  • Division of Treasury
    • Paragraph 215.322(3)(c), F.S. allows for service fees on credit card and other electronic transactions with the state to be paid by a means other than state warrant if approved by the CFO. This rule provides approval to offset convenience fees paid ...

2. Proposed Rules

• Department of Health
  • Board of Nursing
    • The purpose of the amendment is to restructure the probable cause panels to avoid tie votes and reduce the number of panels as a result of reduction in case loads.
      • Due of Comment: 4/11/2014
• Department of Education
  • Office of Early Learning
    • The purpose of the proposed rules is to create a uniform process by which the Office may evaluate and approve curriculum to be used in School Readiness Programs. This will culminate in the creation of a statewide curriculum list that will allow ...
      • Due of Comment: 4/11/2014

3. Petitions and Dispositions Regarding Rule Variance or Waiver

• Department of Health
  • Division of Environmental Health
    • Permanent Variance from Rule 64E-11.007(5) and 64E-11.008(6) Florida Administrative Codes (FAC), from Jayme Fernandes for Indoor Revolution, LLC, 5 Utility Dr., Number 23, Palm Coast, FL 32137-4605. Rule 64E-11.007(5), FAC, requires lavatories be ...
• Water Management Districts
  • Southwest Florida Water Management District
    • a variance or waiver. Petitioner’s Name: University Place CDD Rule No.: 40D-22.201 Nature of the rule for which variance or waiver is sought: lawn and landscape irrigation The Petition has been assigned tracking No. 14-4189.
• Department of Health
  • Board of Nursing Home Administrators
    • a variance or waiver, filed by Allen F. Yearick, MHA, NHA, from the provisions of Chapter 64B10, F. A. C., allowing continuing education credit for attendance at a 40 hour guardianship training and conference. Comments on this petition should be ...
  • Board of Clinical Laboratory Personnel
    • a petition for variance or waiver filed by Sussan Binesh. Petitioner is seeking a variance or waiver of Rule 64B3-11.001, which requires that in order to renew a clinical laboratory personnel license, a minimum of 24 contact hours of continuing ...
    • variance or waiver for Britt Aubrey Johnson, Ph.D., FACMG, MT(AAB). Petitioner is seeking a variance or waiver of Rule 64B3-5.007(2)(h), Florida Administrative Code, which sets forth the education, training/experience and certification requirements ...
    • variance or waiver for Matthew Brian Chandler. Petitioner is seeking a variance or waiver of Rule 64B3-5.003(3)(a), Option 3, Florida Administrative Code, which sets forth the education, training/experience and examination requirements for a ...
  • Board of Chiropractic Medicine
    • a waiver or variance of Rule 64B2-17.006 Florida Administrative Code, filed by Dr. Donna Givone on behalf of Dr. William E. Givone, D.C., in regards to the procedure for notifying patients of the close of a chiropractors practice via publication in ...

4. Notices of Meetings, Workshops and Public Hearings

• Water Management Districts
  • Southwest Florida Water Management District
    • Regular monthly meeting to obtain feedback from interested persons on current pending permit applications. The agenda is available at www.watermatters.org/calendar/calendar.php/; April 2, 2014, 9:00 a.m.; 7601 HWY 301 N, Tampa, FL 33637
      • Hearing Meeting: 7601 HWY 301 N, Tampa, FL 33637
  • South Florida Water Management District
    • Meet to discuss the goals and objectives regarding the management of the Wild and Scenic portion of the Loxahatchee River.; March 31, 2014, 2:00 p.m. Loxahatchee River Management Coordinating Council Meeting; The River Center, 805 US Highway 1, ...
      • Hearing Meeting: The River Center, 805 US Highway 1, Jupiter, FL 33477.
• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • Florida Workers' Compensation Insurance Guaranty Assoc., Inc.
    • The FWCIGA Board will meet regarding general business of the Association. The agenda will include but not limited to: Minutes, Receiver's Report, Legal Report, Claims Report, Financial Report and Operations Report.; April 10, 2014, 10:00 a.m.; ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Orlando, FL
    • The Investment Committee will meet regarding general business of the Association. The agenda will include but not limited to: Minutes, Investment Report and Investment Policy.; April 9, 2014, 2:00 p.m.; Orlando, FL
      • Hearing Meeting: Orlando, FL
    • The Audit Committee will meet regarding general business of the Association. The agenda will include but not limited to: Minutes, Audit Report and Charter/Checklist Review.; April 10, 2014, 8:30 a.m.; Orlando, FL
      • Hearing Meeting: Orlando, FL
• Executive Office of the Governor
  • Division of Emergency Management
    • To discuss the activities and goals of the Training Task Force and other hazardous materials training issues.; April 3, 2014, 9:30 AM; Betty Easley Conference Center Room 152 4075 Esplanade Way Tallahassee, FL 32399
      • Hearing Meeting: Betty Easley Conference Center Room 152 4075 Esplanade Way Tallahassee, FL 32399
    • To discuss the activities and goals of the Local Emergency Planning Committee in implementing the Emergency Planning and Community Right-To-Know Act, also known as Title III of the Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act of 1986.; April 3, 2014,...
      • Hearing Meeting: Betty Easley Conference Center Room 152 4075 Esplanade Way Tallahassee, FL 32399
    • To discuss the requirements of the Emergency Planning and Community Right-To-Know Act, also known as Title III of the Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act of 1986.; April 4, 2014, 10:00 AM; : Betty Easley Conference Center Room 152 4075 ...
      • Hearing Meeting: : Betty Easley Conference Center Room 152 4075 Esplanade Way Tallahassee, FL 32399
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Florida Real Estate Commission
    • The Probable Cause Panel will meet to conduct a private meeting to review cases to determine probable cause and to conduct a public meeting to review cases where probable cause was previously found. All or part of this meeting may be conducted as a ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Zora Neale Hurston Building, North Tower, Suite N901, 400 West Robinson Street, Orlando, Florida 32801.
• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • Florida Self-Insurers Guaranty Association
    • The Board of Directors will meet to discuss general business of the Association.; Friday, March 28, 2014, 11:00 a.m.; Florida Self-Insurers Guaranty Association, Inc., 1427 E. Piedmont Drive, 2nd Floor, Tallahassee, Florida.
      • Hearing Meeting: Florida Self-Insurers Guaranty Association, Inc., 1427 E. Piedmont Drive, 2nd Floor, Tallahassee, Florida.
• Regional Utility Authorities
  • Peace River/Manasota Regional Water Supply Authority
    • The Board of Directors will convene to conduct regular business of the Authority.; April 2, 2014, 9:30 a.m.; Charlotte County Administration Center, Room 119, 18500 Murdock Circle, Port Charlotte, Florida.
      • Hearing Meeting: Charlotte County Administration Center, Room 119, 18500 Murdock Circle, Port Charlotte, Florida.
• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • Carpe Diem Community Solutions, Inc.
    • State Road (S.R.) 77 from north of County Road (C.R.) 279 to south of Ben Road in Washington County. The intent is to widen eight miles of S.R. 77 extending from C.R. 279 to Ben Road from two to four lanes, improve drainage, and construct various ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Shepherd’s Gate Church, Fellowship Hall, 1915 Ferguson Road, Chipley, FL
• Water Management Districts
  • South Florida Water Management District
    • Quarterly meeting of the Everglades Technical Oversight Committee (TOC).; April 1, 2014, 10:00 AM. Quarterly meeting of the Everglades Technical Oversight Committee (TOC).; South Florida Water Management District Headquarters, 3301 Gun Club Road, ...
      • Hearing Meeting: South Florida Water Management District Headquarters, 3301 Gun Club Road, West Palm Beach, FL 33406.
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Florida Real Estate Appraisal Board
    • Official business of the Appraisal Board - topics include, but are not limited to, proposed legislation affecting Chapter 475, Part II, F.S., Chapter 61J1, F.A.C. rule amendments, budget discussions, education issues, petitions for declaratory ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Zora Neale Hurston Building, North Tower, Suite N901, 400 W. Robinson St., Orlando, FL 32801
    • To conduct a private meeting to review cases to determine probable cause and to conduct a public meeting to review cases where probable cause was previously found. Portions of the probable cause proceedings are not open to the public. All or part of ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Zora Neale Hurston Building, 400 West Robinson Street, Suite N901, Orlando, Florida 32801
• Department of Education
  • Education Practices Commission
    • The Hearing Panels of the Education Practices Commission will consider final agency action in matters dealing with the disciplining of certified educators. The Office Operations and Business Meeting Planning meeting will be to discuss and plan ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Crowne Plaza Tampa Westshore 5303 West Kennedy Boulevard Tampa, Florida 33609 (813) 289-1950
• Water Management Districts
  • South Florida Water Management District
    • A Public Meeting of the Water Resources Advisory Commission (WRAC) regarding water resources protection, water supply and flood protection issues. The public is advised that it is possible that one or more members of the Governing Board of the South ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Sunrise Civic Center, Grand Ballroom, 10610 West Oakland Park Boulevard, Sunrise, FL 33351
• Department of Health
  • Departmental
    • Public Health and Healthcare Preparedness Strategic Planning Oversight Team will discuss strategic planning changes and direction, program status for the current year and program requests for the coming year 2014-15.; March 26 - 27, 2014, 8:00 a.m.; ...
      • Hearing Meeting: The Florida Hotel and Conference Center
• Department of Children and Families
  • Agency for Persons with Disabilities
    • Recommendations from the January 28, 2014 Housing Workshop and the Town Hall Public Input Meetings will be discussed in the areas of Alzheimer’s (Caregivers)/Aging Caregivers, Alzheimer’s (Individual), Dual Diagnosis/Intensive Behavioral Services, ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Agency for Persons with Disabilities 4030 Esplanade Way, Suite 301 Tallahassee, FL 32399 This is an in-person meeting. Participants can also participate via conference call. CALL-IN INFORMATION: 1-888-670-3525, Passcode: 5106539718
• Department of Veterans' Affairs
  • Departmental
    • The Site Selection Committee will discuss the process and timeline for site selection of the seventh state veterans' nursing home, and the regular business of the Committee.; March 28, 2014, 9:00 a.m.; Mary Grizzle Building, 11351 Ulmerton Road, ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Mary Grizzle Building, 11351 Ulmerton Road, Largo, Florida 33778, Room 311G; and Suite 2107, The Capitol, 400 South Monroe Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32399; or by phone, 712-432-3900, Conference Access Code: 561920#
• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • Quest Corporation of America, Inc.
    • Financial Management No. 238275-8 & 238275-7 Project Description: Wekiva Parkway Sections 5 & 6 Section 5 involves designing the non-tolled relocation of County Road (CR) 46A out of the Seminole State Forest, thereby improving habitat ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Camp Challenge 31600 Camp Challenge Road, Sorrento, FL 32776
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Florida Building Commission
    • Purpose: To consider, discuss and provide recommendation for consideration by the Commission on the following requests for Declaratory Statements: DS 2014 - 023 by Glenn T. Williams, Esq., B.C.S. of Williams Law Firm DS 2014 – 024 by ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Meeting to be conducted utilizing Webmail and Teleconferencing Communications. For Visual Aids, Webmail must be accessed. For Audio Aids, Teleconference must also be accessed. Webmail: Please log into: https://suncom.webex.com/suncom/j.php?ED=268945477&UID=492507407&RT=MiMxMQ%3D%3D To access the Teleconference please dial: Call-in toll-free number: 1-888-6703525 (US) Attendee access code: 606 232 6940 Point of Access: Northwood Centre, Department of Business and Professional Regulation, Office of Codes and Standards, 1940 N. Monroe Street, Suite 90A, Tallahassee, Florida.
• Regional Planning Councils
  • Southwest Florida Regional Planning Council
    • The Request for Information (RFI) Subcommittee is to create a Request For Information to send to potential host agencies for the CHNEP. The RFI Subcommittee was formed by the Policy Committee on March 13, 2014, and is comprised of members of the ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Southwest Florida Regional Planning Council, 1926 Victoria Ave., Fort Myers, FL , 1st floor meeting room
• Department of Environmental Protection
  • Departmental
    • To evaluate a pending application in Department file 1353-H, submitted by Dan A. Hughes Company, L.P., to drill in the Big Cypress watershed and explore for hydrocarbons. A copy of the pending application may be obtained at http://www.dep.state.fl....
      • Hearing Meeting: Board of County Commissioners Chambers, 3rd Floor, Collier County Government Center, Bldg. F, 3299 Tamiami Trail East, Naples, Florida 34112
• Department of Elder Affairs
  • Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program
    • State Council Business; Thursday, April 3, 2014, 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.; : Conference call: 1(888)670-3525, Passcode: 780-930-7873
      • Hearing Meeting: : Conference call: 1(888)670-3525, Passcode: 780-930-7873
• Regional Utility Authorities
  • Withlacoochee Regional Water Supply Authority
    • The TECHNICAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE (TAC) MEETING scheduled for Wednesday, April 2, 2014, has been rescheduled to Thursday, May 15, 2014. The WRWSA's TAC meetings are held to provide input to and feedback on the major components of the 2013 Regional ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Room 280, Lecanto Government Building, 3600 W. Sovereign Path, Lecanto, FL 34461
• Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
  • Division of Consumer Services
    • General meeting of the Florida Consumers’ Council.; Wednesday, April 9, 2014, 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.; Terry L. Rhodes Building, 2005 Apalachee Parkway, Tallahassee, Florida 32301.
      • Hearing Meeting: Terry L. Rhodes Building, 2005 Apalachee Parkway, Tallahassee, Florida 32301.

5. Notices Regarding Bids, Proposals and Purchasing

• Department of Education
  • School Districts
    • Department of Education, School Districts
  • University of Florida
    • Department of Education, University of Florida
• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • Visit Florida
    • Other Agencies and Organizations, Visit Florida

6. Miscellaneous

• Department of Environmental Protection
  • Departmental
    • Department of Environmental Protection, Departmental