Vol. 40, No. 44 (03/05/2014)

1. Notices of Development of Proposed Rules and Negotiated Rulemaking

• Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
  • Office of Energy
    • The purpose of this amended rule is to provide guidance to eligible applicants for the application process, review and administration of the Clean Energy Research and Development Grant Matching Program funded through the Renewable Energy and Energy-...
• Department of Health
  • Board of Physical Therapy Practice
    • The Board proposes to review the rule for possible modification and updates to the rule language.
  • Board of Pharmacy
    • The Board proposes the rule amendment to require consistent periods of record retention. Four years is compatible with the biennial inspection period by the Department of Health. Consistent periods of record retention increase efficiency.
    • The Board proposes the rule amendments to require consistent periods of record retention. Four years is compatible with the biennial inspection period by the Department of Health. Consistent periods of record retention increase efficiency.
    • The Board proposes the rule amendments to require consistent periods of record retention. Four years is compatible with the biennial inspection period by the Department of Health. Consistent periods of record retention increase efficiency.
    • The Board proposes the rule amendments to require consistent periods of record retention. Four years is compatible with the biennial inspection period by the Department of Health. Consistent periods of record retention increase efficiency.

2. Proposed Rules

• Department of Health
  • Board of Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology
    • The proposed rule amendments reduce the biennial renewal active status license fee and the inactive status license fee.
      • Due of Comment: 3/26/2014
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Board of Architecture and Interior Design
    • The Board proposes the rule promulgation to provide the criteria for public comment at board meetings.
      • Due of Comment: 3/26/2014

3. Notices of Changes, Corrections and Withdrawals

• Department of Education
  • State Board of Education
    • Florida Education Finance Program Student Membership Surveys
• Department of Health
  • Board of Optometry
    • Designation of Administrative Violations; Major; Minor
  • Board of Nursing
    • Unprofessional Conduct

4. Petitions and Dispositions Regarding Rule Variance or Waiver

• Department of Health
  • Board of Nursing
    • of the issuance of an Order regarding the Petition for Variance or Waiver, filed on September 27, 2013, by Maggie Teachout on behalf of Lake County Schools. The Notice of Petition for Waiver or Variance was published in Vol. 39, No. 199, of the ...
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Division of Alcoholic Beverages and Tobacco
    • Rollo’s Liquors DS 2014-027 Package Store Restrictions: 565.04, F.S Nature of the rule for which variance or waiver is sought: The Petitioner, Rollo’s Liquor’s requests a Waiver of Florida Statute 565.04. The Petitioner petitions to sell the ...
• Department of Environmental Protection
  • Departmental
    • a variance from Forest Utilities, Inc., requesting relief from subparagraph 62-604.400(2)(a)1., F.A.C., which requires sewage pump stations that receive flow from one or more pump stations through a force main or pump stations discharging through ...
    • variance or waiver from the Suarez Gaitan Law Group for Argus Tires Corporation, Miami, Florida. The Petitioner requests a waiver from paragraph 62-711.500(3)(a), F.A.C., which requires that owners and operators of waste tire sites provide ...
• Department of Transportation
  • Departmental
    • Variance or Waiver from Tejal Patel d/b/a Super 8 Motel. A waiver of Rules 14-85.025(2)(A) and 14-85.025(2)(B)1, F.A.C., Denial, Revocation, Suspension or Cancellation of Permit, is being requested based on Tejal Patel’s failure to timely pay ...
• Department of Health
  • Board of Psychology
    • Kathleen C. Gibney, seeking a waiver of Section 490.005(1)(b), Florida Statutes, which requires that all applicants to submit proof of certification of a doctoral-level program recognized and approved by the United States Department of Education. ...

5. Notices of Meetings, Workshops and Public Hearings

• Department of Education
  • Departmental
    • The State Apprenticeship Advisory Council will hold a meeting to discuss general items relating to apprenticeship in Florida. The agenda includes follow-up actions from previous Council meetings on subjects of committee structure, assignments and ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Workforce Plus – Towne South Center, 2525 South Monroe Street, Suite 3A, Tallahassee, Florida 32301
• Department of State
  • Division of Historical Resources
    • To review applications for the Florida Historical Marker Program.; March 18, 2014, 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.; R.A. Gray Building, 4th Floor, Room 404, 500 South Bronough Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0250
      • Hearing Meeting: R.A. Gray Building, 4th Floor, Room 404, 500 South Bronough Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0250
    • To conduct council business and to consider future projects and potential partnerships.; March 19, 2014, 9:00 a.m. until Conclusion; R.A. Gray Building, Gallery for Innovation & the Arts, 500 South Bronough Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0250
      • Hearing Meeting: R.A. Gray Building, Gallery for Innovation & the Arts, 500 South Bronough Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0250
• Board of Trustees of The Internal Improvement Trust Fund
  • Departmental
    • The Management Advisory Group for GTMNERR will hold a meeting to provide advisory input for the management of GTMNERR.; Wednesday, March 19, 2014, 6:00 p.m.; Guana Tolomato Matanzas National Estuarine Research Reserve (GTMNERR) 505 Guana River Road, ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Guana Tolomato Matanzas National Estuarine Research Reserve (GTMNERR) 505 Guana River Road, Ponte Vedra Beach, FL 32082
• Department of Economic Opportunity
  • Departmental
    • PURPOSE: To conduct a public meeting to encourage participation regarding the preparation of the Annual Action Plan for Federal Fiscal Year 2014; and to review the draft of the Annual Action Plan once it is completed. SUMMARY: The State of ...
      • Hearing Meeting: 4025 Esplanade Way, Tallahassee, Florida 32399 March 20, 2014- Room 320N April 11, 2014- Room 301
  • Division of Workforce Services
    • Deliberation for cases pending before the Reemployment Assistance Appeals Commission that are ready for final review and the Chairman's report. No public testimony will be taken.; March 12, 2014, 9:00 a.m.; Reemployment Assistance Appeals Commission,...
      • Hearing Meeting: Reemployment Assistance Appeals Commission, 101 Rhyne Building, 2740 Centerview Drive, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-4151
• Department of Health
  • Division of Environmental Health
    • This is a meeting of the Public Pool and Bathing Place Advisory Board. The purpose of this meeting is to review and make recommendations to the Department of Health on variances requested by the public for public swimming pools. The Board members ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Via conference call: Toll free call in phone number: 888-670-3525 Participant passcode: 2535563929, then # Physically at: Florida Department of Health Southwood Complex 4025 Esplanade Way, Room #130 L Tallahassee, FL 32399
• Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
  • Division of Marketing and Development
    • General meeting to discuss research & promotional funding for the current year.; Thursday March 13, 2013 at 3:00 pm (CST); Jackson County Agricultural Complex and Conference Center Meeting Room B 2741 Penn Ave Marianna, FL 32448 (850) 482-9620
      • Hearing Meeting: Jackson County Agricultural Complex and Conference Center Meeting Room B 2741 Penn Ave Marianna, FL 32448 (850) 482-9620
• Florida Housing Finance Corporation
  • Departmental
    • $1,750,000 will be made available through this RFA for the purpose of the development of affordable, multifamily housing involving PHA revitalization (consisting of Rehabilitation or Redevelopment) in medium and small counties.; March 18, 2014, 2:30 ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Rick Seltzer Conference Room, Suite 6000, Florida Housing Finance Corporation, 227 North Bronough Street, Tallahassee, Florida, 32301-1329. The meeting will be accessible via phone #1-888-339-2688, Participant Code #732 457 09.
• Regional Planning Councils
  • South Florida Regional Planning Council
    • Any Development Order received prior to the meeting. Generally Consistent Comprehensive Plan Amendment reviews for Pembroke Pines; Any Generally Inconsistent Comprehensive Plan Amendment Review received prior to the meeting. Meeting on monthly ...
      • Hearing Meeting: South Florida Regional Planning Council, 3440 Hollywood Boulevard, Suite 140, Hollywood, FL 33021
• Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
  • Division of Aquaculture
    • To discuss issues affecting the growth of aquaculture in Florida.; Tuesday, March 18, 2014, at 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm; Division of Aquaculture 1203 Governor's Square Boulevard, Suite 501 Tallahassee, FL 32301-2961 Meeting is also accessible through ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Division of Aquaculture 1203 Governor's Square Boulevard, Suite 501 Tallahassee, FL 32301-2961 Meeting is also accessible through teleconference by dialing (888) 670-3525 (dial 1 first if dialing from land line); enter participant passcode 1543680102 when prompted.
• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • Enterprise Florida, Inc.
    • This meeting will discuss on-going issues, developing issues and other matters.; Tuesday, April 8, 2014, 12:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.; South Conference Room Enterprise Florida, Inc. 800 North Magnolia Avenue, Suite 1100 Orlando, FL 32803
      • Hearing Meeting: South Conference Room Enterprise Florida, Inc. 800 North Magnolia Avenue, Suite 1100 Orlando, FL 32803
    • This meeting will discuss on-going issues, developing issues and other matters.; Tuesday, April 8, 2014, immediately after the Florida Opportunity Fund meeting scheduled for 12:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. or soon thereafter.; South Conference Room ...
      • Hearing Meeting: South Conference Room Enterprise Florida, Inc. 800 North Magnolia Avenue, Suite 1100 Orlando, FL 32803
• Department of Transportation
  • Departmental
    • Bi-Weekly FTC Teleconference - General FTC Business.; **Cancelled** March 6, 2014 - 10:00 A.M.-until conclusion of business.; Florida Transportation Commission, 605 Suwannee Street, MS #9, Tallahassee, FL 32399-0450.
      • Hearing Meeting: Florida Transportation Commission, 605 Suwannee Street, MS #9, Tallahassee, FL 32399-0450.
• Department of Children and Families
  • Agency for Persons with Disabilities
    • Monthly Family Care Council Meeting; March 12, 2014 @ 10:00am to 11:30 am; 404 Imperial Blvd., Lakeland, FL. 33803
      • Hearing Meeting: 404 Imperial Blvd., Lakeland, FL. 33803

6. Notices of Petitions and Dispositions Regarding Declaratory Stat

• Department of Health
  • Board of Nursing
    • Lisa Bergeron; The Notice of Petition for Declaratory Statement was published in Volume 39, No. 88, of the May 6, 2013 Florida Administrative Register. Petitioner asks the Board's opinion as to the applicability of Section 464.018(1) and 456.072(1),...
    • Lancia L. Simmons; The Notice of Petition for Declaratory Statement was published in Volume 39, No. 217, of the November 6, 2013 Florida Administrative Register. Petitioner asks the Board if Section 464.003(20), F.S. is applicable to the ...
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Division of Alcoholic Beverages and Tobacco
    • Linda Horton DS 2013-114; On November 26, 2013, Petitioner, Linda Horton seeks the agency opinion regarding the proposed action to be taken by Petitioner with respect to the provisions of the Beverage Law and of the rules of the Division pursuant to ...
• Department of Health
  • Board of Nursing
    • C. Stewart Parmacott; The Notice of Petition for Declaratory Statement was published in Volume 39, No. 88, of the May 6, 2013, Florida Administrative Register. The Board of Nursing sent a letter dated June 17, 2013 to Petitioner stating that the ...

7. Notices Regarding Bids, Proposals and Purchasing

• Department of Military Affairs
  • Departmental
    • Department of Military Affairs, Departmental
    • Department of Military Affairs, Departmental
• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • Florida Developmental Disabilities Council
    • Other Agencies and Organizations, Florida Developmental Disabilities Council
• Regional Planning Councils
  • West Florida Regional Planning Council
    • Regional Planning Councils, West Florida Regional Planning Council
• Department of Education
  • University of Florida
    • Department of Education, University of Florida
    • Department of Education, University of Florida

8. Miscellaneous

• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • Environmental Protection Agency
    • Other Agencies and Organizations, Environmental Protection Agency
• Department of Health
  • Board of Nursing
    • Department of Health, Board of Nursing
    • Department of Health, Board of Nursing
  • Departmental
    • Department of Health, Departmental
  • Board of Nursing
    • Department of Health, Board of Nursing
    • Department of Health, Board of Nursing
    • Department of Health, Board of Nursing
    • Department of Health, Board of Nursing
    • Department of Health, Board of Nursing