Vol. 40, No. 60 (03/27/2014)

1. Notices of Development of Proposed Rules and Negotiated Rulemaking

• Department of Environmental Protection
  • Departmental
    • The Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) gives notice that it is amending Chapter 62-600, F.A.C., to update, clarify, and eliminate redundancy in requirements applicable to domestic wastewater facilities. Rules will be revised to simplify ...
• Department of State
  • Division of Elections
    • The rule needs to be amended to provide for expanded data fields in absentee ballot request reports and changed timing of early voting periods for reporting statistics on early voting activity. These changes are prompted by Ch. 2013-57, Laws of ...
    • Rule 1S-2.043 is being amended to delete language relating to post-election electronic reporting requirements. New rule 1S-2.053 will include the post-election requirements which would otherwise have been included (and amended) in rule 1S-2.043.
• Department of Health
  • Board of Orthotists and Prosthetists
    • Changes to the violations identified for mediation, notices of noncompliance, and citations were requested by the Department of Health in order to streamline the disciplinary process.

2. Proposed Rules

• Agency for Health Care Administration
  • Health Facility and Agency Licensing
    • The purpose of the proposed rule amendments is to update the licensure rule regarding transitional living facilities (TLFs) and to include physical plant standards for TLFs.
      • Due of Comment: 4/17/2014
• Department of Financial Services
  • Division of Workers' Compensation
    • The Department has determined that it lacks the required rulemaking authority necessary for the administration of Rule 69L-31.015, F.A.C. Therefore, the rule is repealed.
      • Due of Comment: 4/17/2014

3. Notices of Changes, Corrections and Withdrawals

• Department of Education
  • Office of Early Learning
    • Health and Safety Checklist
    • Statewide Provider Contract for the School Readiness Program
• Department of Revenue
  • Property Tax Oversight Program
    • Exchange of Evidence
    • Additional Homestead Exemption Up To $50,000 for Persons 65 and Older Whose Household Income Does Not Exceed $20,000 Per Year

4. Petitions and Dispositions Regarding Rule Variance or Waiver

• Water Management Districts
  • Southwest Florida Water Management District
    • that on March 26, 2014, it has issued an order granting a variance. Petitioner's Name: Curlew Mobile Home Estates Association, Inc. – File Tracking No. 4186 Date Petition Filed: January 30, 2014 Rule No.: 40D-22.201, F.A.C. Nature of the rule ...
  • South Florida Water Management District
    • that on March 21, 2014, a request for withdrawal of a Petition for Variance (Application 140224-5) was received from Southport Ranch Mitigation Bank, PO Box 540285, Orlando, FL 32854, for a project located in Osceola County, Sections 21-23,25-27,34-...
• Department of Children and Families
  • Family Safety and Preservation Program
    • waiver of rule 65C-13.025(2), Florida Administrative Code, from Life Management Center and Virginia Lee Sword. Rule 65C-13.025(2), F.A.C., require Employees, Relatives and Sub-Contractors as Licensed Out-of-Home Caregivers. Licensing of employees of ...

5. Notices of Meetings, Workshops and Public Hearings

• Florida Commission on Offender Review
  • Departmental
    • The Objective Parole Guidelines; April 3, 2014, 10:00 AM; 4070 Esplanade Way, Tallahassee, FL 32399-2450
      • Hearing Meeting: 4070 Esplanade Way, Tallahassee, FL 32399-2450
• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • Florida Medical Malpractice Joint Underwriting Association
    • The Evaluation Team for the FMMJUA will evaluate and score the Applications for Grants for Partnerships in Improving the Safety of Health Care Services (RFA # 2013-01).; Thursday, April 10, 2014, at 1:00 p.m.; 301 S. Bronough Street, Suite 200, ...
      • Hearing Meeting: 301 S. Bronough Street, Suite 200, Tallahassee, FL. Interested participants may call in on the following telephone number: Conference call #: 1-877-208-7023 Code: 3858114850.
    • The FMMJUA Grant Committee will discuss the scored applications and recommendations for Grants for Partnerships in Improving the Safety of Health Care Services (RFA # 2013-01) from the Evaluation Team.; Friday, April 11, 2014, at 9:00 a.m.; 301 S. ...
      • Hearing Meeting: 301 S. Bronough Street, Suite 200, Tallahassee, FL. Interested participants may call in on the following telephone number: Conference call #: 1-877-208-7023 Code: 3858114850.
• Water Management Districts
  • South Florida Water Management District
    • Governing Board to discuss and consider District business, including regulatory and non-regulatory matter and the Governing Board to consider a budget amendment to the District’s Fiscal Year 2013-2014 budget in the amount of $350,000 to increase the ...
      • Hearing Meeting: SFWMD Headquarters, B-1 Building, 3301 Gun Club Road, West Palm Beach, Florida 33406 All or part of the meeting may be conducted as a teleconference in order to permit maximum participation by Governing Board members. The Governing Board may take official action at the meeting on any item appearing on the agenda and on any item that is added to the agenda as a result of a change to the agenda approved by the presiding officer of the meeting pursuant to Section 120.525, Florida Statutes.
• Department of Law Enforcement
  • Departmental
    • 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, trust fund issues, Commission ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Crowne Plaza Jacksonville Riverfront, 1201 Riverplace Boulevard, Jacksonville, FL 32207, Reservation Number: 1-888-233-9527; Fax Number: 904-398-9170; $99.00 each night Single or Double from 5/2/2014 – 5/10/2014; Check-in: 4:00 p.m. and Check-out: 11:00 a.m.; Reservation Deadline: April 11, 2014.
• Regional Planning Councils
  • Apalachee Regional Planning Council
    • The regular quarterly meeting of the District 2 Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC).; Wednesday, April 9, 2014, 10:00 am ET; Tallahassee/Leon Public Safety Complex, 911 Easterwood Drive, Tallahassee, FL
      • Hearing Meeting: Tallahassee/Leon Public Safety Complex, 911 Easterwood Drive, Tallahassee, FL
• Department of Elder Affairs
  • Office of Public and Professional Guardians
    • General business of the Foundation for Indigent Guardianship, Inc.; April 28, 2014, 12:30 p.m. EST; Conference Call 1-888-670-3525 Participant Code: 7919129022#
      • Hearing Meeting: Conference Call 1-888-670-3525 Participant Code: 7919129022#
• Regional Planning Councils
  • Treasure Coast Regional Planning Council
    • The Treasure Coast Regional Planning Council will conduct its regular Board meeting.; April 18, 2014, 9:30 a.m.; Indian River State College Wolf High Technology Center 2400 SE Salerno Road Stuart, Florida 34997
      • Hearing Meeting: Indian River State College Wolf High Technology Center 2400 SE Salerno Road Stuart, Florida 34997
    • To conduct a meeting of the Treasure Coast Regional Planning Council's Gubernatorial Committee; April 18, 2014 (immediately following the regular Board meeting); Indian River State College Wolf High Technology Center 2400 SE Salerno Road Stuart, ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Indian River State College Wolf High Technology Center 2400 SE Salerno Road Stuart, FL 34997
• Department of Children and Families
  • Departmental
    • Ongoing Hillsborough Alliance Business; April 8, 2014, 9:00 a.m.; Children's Board, 1002 E. Palm Avenue, Tampa, FL
      • Hearing Meeting: Children's Board, 1002 E. Palm Avenue, Tampa, FL
• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • Infinite Source Communications Group, LLC
    • The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) District Six will hold a Public Hearing for a roadway safety project along State Road (SR) 5/Biscayne Boulevard from NE 13 Street to NE 78 Street, in Miami-Dade County, to discuss the project’s design ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Unity On The Bay 411 NE 21 Street, Miami, FL 33137
    • The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) District Six will hold a Public Information Meeting for a roadway project along the Miami Intermodal Center (MIC) NW 28 Street Connection to NW 37 Avenue, in Miami Dade County, to discuss the project’s ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Miami Springs Recreation Center 1401 Westward Drive, Miami Springs, FL 33166
• Water Management Districts
  • Northwest Florida Water Management District
    • District business; April 10, 2014; District Headquarters
      • Hearing Meeting: District Headquarters
• Department of Environmental Protection
  • Departmental
    • The FCT Governing Board will consider issues relating to approval of the January 22 minutes and any other business the Board may deem necessary.; April 29, 2014, 2:00 p.m.; Department of Environmental Protection, 3900 Commonwealth Blvd., Douglas ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Department of Environmental Protection, 3900 Commonwealth Blvd., Douglas Bldg., Conference Room A, Tallahassee, Florida 32399. Interested parties may participate via conference call by dialing toll-free: 1(888)670-3525 and entering participant code: 7020742991#.
• Department of Citrus
  • Departmental
    • The Commission will convene telephonically for the purpose of appointing the State Test House Committee members, the realignment of International Marketing contracts, and any other matter addressed during regular meetings of the Commission. To ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Florida Department of Citrus, 605 E. Main Street, Bartow, Florida 33830
• Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles
  • Division of Motor Vehicles
    • This is a meeting of the DHSMV to discuss various sections and forms under Rule 15C-16, F.A.C., Electronic Vehicle Issuance Systems, for proposed rule amendment revisions. In addition, other general business may be addressed.; May 1, 2014, 9:00 a.m. ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles, Auditorium, 2900 Apalachee Parkway, Tallahassee, Florida 32399
• 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: Sarasota Service Office, 6750 Fruitville Road, Sarasota, FL 34240
• Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles
  • Departmental
    • FloridaNet has hosted a series of statewide listening sessions to brief first responders, public safety technologists, and government leaders on FirstNet. This meeting will allow a review of the input received from those meetings as well as other ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Neil Kirkman Building, 2900 Apalachee Parkway, Training Room B130, Tallahassee FL, 32399
• Department of Transportation
  • Florida Seaport Transportation and Economic Development Council
    • General Business; Thursday, April 10, 2014 2:15 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.; Horizons Ballroon Hotel Duval 415 North Monroe Street Tallahassee, FL 32301
      • Hearing Meeting: Horizons Ballroon Hotel Duval 415 North Monroe Street Tallahassee, FL 32301

6. Miscellaneous

• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • Monroe County Board of County Commissioners
    • Other Agencies and Organizations, Monroe County Board of County Commissioners
  • Town of Medley
    • Other Agencies and Organizations, Town of Medley
• Agency for Health Care Administration
  • Medicaid
    • Agency for Health Care Administration, Medicaid
• Department of Environmental Protection
  • Departmental
    • Scope, Definitions, Minimum Flows and Levels and Recovery and Prevention Strategies
• Department of Financial Services
  • FSC - Financial Institution Regulation
    • Department of Financial Services, FSC - Financial Institution Regulation
• Department of Health
  • Board of Nursing
    • Department of Health, Board of Nursing