Vol. 39, No. 47 (03/08/2013)

1. Notices of Development of Proposed Rules and Negotiated Rulemaking

• Department of Management Services
  • Division of State Employees' Insurance
    • The Division of State Group Insurance (Division) is responsible for the administration of Section 110.123, Florida Statutes, primarily consisting of the health insurance and prescription drug benefits and the pretax programs that are available to ...

2. Proposed Rules

• Department of Environmental Protection
  • Departmental
    • To revise, clarify and remove duplicative language to provide a more concise and consistent process to businesses by which to submit natural gas pipeline Site Certification Applications.
      • Due of Comment: 3/29/2013

3. Notices of Changes, Corrections and Withdrawals

• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • State Boxing Commission
    • Code of Conduct for Commissioners, Commission Staff, and Commission Officials
• Department of Management Services
  • Division of State Employees' Insurance
    • Executive Offices and Telephone Number, Definitions, Appeals
• Department of Children and Families
  • Refugee Services
    • Definitions, Child Welfare Services Qualifications
• Department of Health
  • Board of Acupuncture
    • Continuing Education Requirement
• Agency for Health Care Administration
  • Cost Management and Control
    • Diabetes Outpatient Self-Management Training and Educational Services Standards
• Department of Financial Services
  • Division of Workers' Compensation
    • Periodic Reports

4. Petitions and Dispositions Regarding Rule Variance or Waiver

• Water Management Districts
  • Southwest Florida Water Management District
    • a variance or waiver. Petitioner’s Name: Farkas Groves, Inc. Rule No.: 40D-2.301, F.A.C. Nature of the rule for which variance or waiver is sought: freeze protection quantities Any interested person or other agency may submit written comments ...
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Construction Industry Licensing Board
    • of the issuance of an Order regarding the Petition for Variance or Waiver, filed on January 16, 2013, by Dana Sturgeon. The Notice of Petition for Waiver or Variance was published in Vol. 39, No. 19, of the January 29, 2013, Florida Administrative ...
    • of the issuance of an Order regarding the Petition for Variance or Waiver, filed on December 14, 2013, by Travis S. Bonnett. The Notice of Petition for Waiver or Variance was published in Vol. 39, No. 12, of the January 17, 2013, Florida ...
  • Division of Hotels and Restaurants
    • On March 7, 2013 the Division issued an order. The Final Order was in response to a Petition for an emergency Variance from Plaza Tower, filed February 25, 2013, and advertised in Vol. 39, No. 39, of the Florida Administrative Register. No ...
    • On March 7, 2013 the Division issued an order. The Final Order was in response to a Petition for a Variance from Transfiguration Manor Elevator #1, filed February 11, 2013, and advertised in Vol. 39, No. 31, of the Florida Administrative Register. ...
    • On March 7, 2013 the Division issued an order. The Final Order was in response to a Petition for a Variance from Connextions Building, filed February 15, 2013, and advertised in Vol. 39, No. 34, of the Florida Administrative Register. No comments ...
    • On March 7, 2013 the Division issued an order. The Final Order was in response to a Petition for a Variance from Transfiguration Manor Elevator #2, filed February 11, 2013, and advertised in Vol. 39, No. 31, of the Florida Administrative Register. ...
    • On March 7, 2013 the Division issued an order. The Final Order was in response to a Petition for a Variance from HCTA Professional Learning Center, filed February 11, 2013, and advertised in Vol. 39, No. 31, of the Florida Administrative Register. ...
    • On March 7, 2013 the Division issued an order. The Final Order was in response to a Petition for a Variance from Church Street Station, filed February 12, 2013 and advertised in Vol. 39, No. 31, of the Florida Administrative Register. No comments ...
    • On March 7, 2013 the Division issued an order. The Final Order was in response to a Petition for a Variance from North Cove, filed February 14, 2013 and advertised in Vol. 39, No. 34, of the Florida Administrative Register. No comments were ...
    • On March 7, 2013 the Division issued an order. The Final Order was in response to a Petition for a Variance from Sabadell United Bank Bldg, filed February 1, 2013 and advertised in Vol. 39, No. 26, of the Florida Administrative Register. No ...
    • On March 7, 2013 the Division issued an order. The Final Order was in response to a Petition for a Variance from Woolbright Corporate Center, filed December 31, 2012, and advertised in Vol. 39, No. 04, of the Florida Administrative Register. No ...
  • Construction Industry Licensing Board
    • of the issuance of an Order regarding the Petition for Variance or Waiver, filed on January 11, 2013, by Tony Coker. The Notice of Petition for Waiver or Variance was published in Vol. 39, No. 12, of the January 17, 2013, Florida Administrative ...
  • Division of Hotels and Restaurants
    • Corporate Plaza. 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 Code that requires ...
    • Tampa Convention Center. Petitioner seeks a variance of the requirements of ASME A17.1b, Section 207.4(b)&(c), as adopted by Chapter 30, Section 3001.2 Florida Building Code adopted by 61C-5.001(1), Florida Administrative Code that restricts the ...
    • Marty Lacky Fresh Start Center. Petitioner seeks a variance of the requirements of ASME A17.1, Section 2.8.4.1, as adopted by Chapter 30, Section 3001.2 Florida Building Code adopted by 61C-5.001(1), Florida Administrative Code that requires ...
    • Glades Road Self Storage. Petitioner seeks an emergency variance of the requirements of ASME A17.1b, 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 ...
    • The Gulfstream Condominium. Petitioner seeks an emergency variance of the requirements of ASME A17.3, Section 3.11.3 , as adopted by Chapter 30, Section 3001.2 Florida Building Code adopted by 61C-5.001(1), Florida Administrative Code that requires ...
    • Berkley 6545 & Claridge 6546. Petitioner seeks an variance of the requirements of ASME A17.3, Section 3.10.4(t) and 3.3.2, as adopted by Chapter 30, Section 3001.2 Florida Building Code adopted by 61C-5.001(1), Florida Administrative Code that ...

5. Notices of Meetings, Workshops and Public Hearings

• Department of Children and Families
  • Refugee Services
    • The purpose of the Palm Beach Refugee Task Force meeting is to increase awareness of the refugee populations, share best practices, spot trends in refugee populations, build collaborations between agencies, help create good communication among ...
      • Hearing Meeting: TBD
    • The purpose of the Broward Refugee Task Force meeting is to increase awareness of the refugee populations, share best practices, spot trends in refugee populations, build collaborations between agencies, help create good communication among service ...
      • Hearing Meeting: TBD
    • The purpose of the Tampa Bay Refugee Task Force meeting is to increase awareness of the refugee populations, share best practices, spot trends in refugee populations, build collaborations between agencies, help create good communication among ...
      • Hearing Meeting: TBD
• Water Management Districts
  • South Florida Water Management District
    • This is a public meeting of the Water Resources Advisory Commission (WRAC) regarding recreation issues. The public is advised that it is possible that one or more members of the Governing Board of the South Florida Water Management District may ...
      • Hearing Meeting: B-1 Auditorium, 3301 Gun Club Road, West Palm Beach, FL 33406.
  • St. Johns River Water Management District
    • The meeting/review will include a review of the resource and recreation management accomplishments within the Conservation Area since 2006. One or more Governing Board members may attend. ; Tuesday, March 19, 2013 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Land ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Newnans Lake Conservation Area in Alachua County. We will meet at the conservation area's parking area located at 11908 NE S.R. 26, Gainesville, FL 32609. The parking area is on the north side of S.R. 26, approximately 5 miles east of the Gainesville Regional Airport. Please call 386-329-4381 or email jbmiller@sjrwmd.com if you are interested in attending the MRT meeting/ review.
    • Includes a review of the resource and recreation management accomplishments and land acquisition updates since the previous NRPM in March 2012. One or more Governing Board members may attend. ; Wednesday, March 20, 2013 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m....
      • Hearing Meeting: Longleaf Flatwoods Reserve in Alachua County. We will meet at the Reserve parking area which is located at 9420 South C.R. 325, Hawthorne, FL 32640. The parking area is on the west side of C.R. 325, approximately 2 1/2 miles south of S.R. 20, just west of Hawthorne. Please call 386-329-4381 or email jbmiller@sjrwmd.com if you are interested in attending the MRT meeting/ review. GENERAL SUBJECT MATTER TO BE CONSIDERED: The meeting/review will include a review of the resource and recreation managemenet accomplishments within the Restoration Area since 2006. One or more Governing Board members may attend. DATE AND TIME: Wednesday, March 20, 2013 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. Northern Recreational Public Meeting: (NRPM) PLACE: Prairie Creek Lodge 7204 SE C.R. 234 Gainesville, FL 32641
• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • Infinite Source Communications Group, LLC
    • Public Information Meeting in the South Beach neighborhood for the State Road (SR) 907/Alton Road Roadway Project from 5 Street to Michigan Avenue, FIN Nos. 249911-1/3-52-01.; Thursday, March 21, 2013 at 6 p.m; Miami Beach Police Athletic League, ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Miami Beach Police Athletic League, 999 11 Street, Miami Beach, FL 33139
    • Public Information Meeting in the Middle Beach neighborhood for the State Road (SR) 907/Alton Road Roadway Project from 5 Street to Michigan Avenue, FIN Nos. 249911-1/3-52-01.; Tuesday, March 19, 2013 at 6 p.m.; Miami Beach Golf Club 2301 Alton Road,...
      • Hearing Meeting: Miami Beach Golf Club 2301 Alton Road, Miami Beach, FL 33140
• Regional Planning Councils
  • Withlacoochee Regional Planning Council
    • The WRPC Board of Directors will meet to conduct the regular business of the Council.; WRPC Board of Directors, Thursday, March 21, 2013, 7:00 p.m.; Withlacoochee Regional Planning Council, 1241 S. W. 10th Street, Ocala, FL 34471-0323
      • Hearing Meeting: Withlacoochee Regional Planning Council, 1241 S. W. 10th Street, Ocala, FL 34471-0323
• 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, North Tower, Suite N901, 400 West Robinson Street, Orlando, Florida 32801.
• Department of Environmental Protection
  • Departmental
    • To receive public comment and to take final action on proposed changes to the Fiscal Year 2013 Drinking Water State Revolving Fund priority list. Action will be taken under Chapter 62-552, F.A.C., to add new construction projects that submitted ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Room 609, Bob Martinez Center, 2600 Blair Stone Road, Tallahassee.
• State Board of Administration
  • Departmental
    • The meeting on March 21, 2013, is to obtain approval for the premium formula for the 2013 Contract Year, to obtain approval to file Rule 19-8.028, F.A.C. (Reimbursement Premium Formula) for Notice of Proposed Rule, and to file this rule for adoption ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Room 116 (Hermitage Conference Room), 1801 Hermitage Boulevard, Tallahassee, FL 32308. Persons wishing to participate by telephone may dial 1(888)670-3525 and enter conference code 7135858151.
• Department of Education
  • Florida School for the Deaf and the Blind
    • March 22, 2013 Meeting of the FSDB Board of Trustees is cancelled. The next meeting date is April 19, 2013.; March 22, 2013 Meeting Cancellation; FSDB Campus
      • Hearing Meeting: FSDB Campus
• Department of State
  • Division of Historical Resources
    • To review applications for the Florida Historical Marker Program.; March 20, 2013, 9:00 a.m. until Conclusion; R.A. Gray Building, Room 307, 500 South Bronough Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0250
      • Hearing Meeting: R.A. Gray Building, Room 307, 500 South Bronough Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0250
    • To review nomination proposals for listing in the National Register of Historic Places.; March 20, 2013, 1:00 p.m. until Conclusion; R.A. Gray Building, Room 307, 500 South Bronough Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0250
      • Hearing Meeting: R.A. Gray Building, Room 307, 500 South Bronough Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0250
• Water Management Districts
  • Southwest Florida Water Management District
    • Governing Board Financial Investments Ad Hoc Committee: Evaluate SWFWMD’s current investment portfolio and discuss potential future investment opportunities. All or part of this meeting may be conducted by means of communications media technology in ...
      • Hearing Meeting: SWFWMD Tampa Service Office, 7601 US Highway 301 North, Tampa FL 33637
• Regional Utility Authorities
  • Withlacoochee Regional Water Supply Authority
    • The WITHLACOOCHEE REGIONAL WATER SUPPLY AUTHORITY MEETING scheduled for Wednesday, March 20, 2013, has been cancelled. The next regularly scheduled meeting will be held Wednesday, April 17, 2013, 4:30 p.m. at the Lecanto Government Building, Room ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Lecanto Government Building, 3600 W. Sovereign Path, FL
• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • Scripps Florida Funding Corporation
    • Scripps Florida 2012 Compliance report, 9/30/2012 TSRI/SF audited financial statements, and the 2013 annual grant request from Scripps Florida.; Wednesday, March 13 at 3:00pm and 5pm, EST.; Scripps Florida, 120 Scripps Way, Jupiter, FL or via call ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Scripps Florida, 120 Scripps Way, Jupiter, FL or via call in number: (605)475-3200 Access Code: 255626#
  • Enterprise Florida, Inc.
    • Preparation for upcoming board meeting; April 9, 2013 at 2:00pm; Enterprise Florida, Inc. 800 North Magnolia Ave, Suite 1100 Orlando, FL 32308
      • Hearing Meeting: Enterprise Florida, Inc. 800 North Magnolia Ave, Suite 1100 Orlando, FL 32308
  • Citizens Property Insurance Corporation
    • as per the agenda.; March 21, 2013 at 12.30pm; Orlando-Orange County Expressway Authority, 9474 ORL Tower Road, Orlando. Teleconference number: 866-361-7525 Participant code: 3877541849#
      • Hearing Meeting: Orlando-Orange County Expressway Authority, 9474 ORL Tower Road, Orlando. Teleconference number: 866-361-7525 Participant code: 3877541849#
• Department of Transportation
  • Departmental
    • Discussion of alternative sources of revenue for Florida's transportation system.; March 14, 2013, 10:00 a.m. to conclusion of business.; 605 Suwannee Street, Room176 Tallahassee, Florida 32399
      • Hearing Meeting: 605 Suwannee Street, Room176 Tallahassee, Florida 32399
• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • The Valerin Group, Inc.
    • The Florida Department of Transportation invites you to a public information meeting about upcoming roadway improvements to US 98 from north of CR 540A to SR 540 (Winter Lake Road). The meeting is an open house format, with no formal presentation. ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Crossroads Baptist Church, 6129 US Highway 98 South, Lakeland, Florida, 33812
• Department of Environmental Protection
  • Departmental
    • This is a public meeting of interested stakeholders to discuss the St. Lucie River and Estuary Basin Management Action Plan (BMAP). The BMAP is the means for implementation of the adopted Total Maximum Daily Loads (TMDLs). The primary purpose of ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Martin County Commission Chambers, Administrative Center, 1st Floor, 2401 SE Monterey Road, Stuart, Florida 34996
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Florida Mobile Home Relocation Corporation
    • The purpose of this emergency meeting is to discuss Executive Director Severance.; Wednesday, March 13th, 2013 at 9:00 a.m.; Conference Call
      • Hearing Meeting: Conference Call
• Water Management Districts
  • South Florida Water Management District
    • Public Meeting to Discuss Regulatory Matters All or part of these meetings will be video-conferenced in order to permit maximum participation from the South Florida Water Management District Service Centers located at: Lower West Coast Service ...
      • Hearing Meeting: South Florida Water Management District, B-1 Bill Storch Conference Room, 3301 Gun Club Road, West Palm Beach, FL, 33406.

6. Notices of Petitions and Dispositions Regarding Declaratory Stat

• Department of Financial Services
  • Division of Accounting and Auditing
    • Lisa O’Connor; The petition was dismissed because the Florida courts, not the Department, have jurisdiction over criminal offences. Accordingly, interpreting Section 717.1341(4), Florida Statutes, is beyond the purview of the Department.
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Construction Industry Licensing Board
    • Barry M. Conley; The Notice of Petition for Declaratory Statement was published in Volume 39, No. 19, of the January 29, 2013, Florida Administrative Register. Petitioner sought the Board’s interpretation of Section 489.105(3)(m), F.S. entitled “...
    • Team Pain Enterprises, Inc.; The Notice of Petition for Declaratory Statement was published in Volume 39, No. 13, of the January 18, 2013, Florida Administrative Register. Petitioner sought the Board’s interpretation of Rule 61G4-15.015, F.A.C., ...

7. Notices Regarding Bids, Proposals and Purchasing

• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • Early Learning Coalition of North Florida
    • Other Agencies and Organizations, Early Learning Coalition of Putnam & St. Johns Counties
• Expressway Authorities
  • Tampa-Hillsborough County Expressway Authority
    • Expressway Authorities, Tampa-Hillsborough County Expressway Authority
• Department of Education
  • University of South Florida
    • Department of Education, University of South Florida
• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • Florida Workers' Compensation Joint Underwriting Association, Inc
    • Other Agencies and Organizations, Florida Workers' Compensation Joint Underwriting Association, Inc
• Florida Housing Finance Corporation
  • Departmental
    • Florida Housing Finance Corporation, Departmental
• Department of Education
  • School Districts
    • Department of Education, School Districts
  • Florida State University
    • Department of Education, Florida State University
• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • Ajax Building Corporation
    • Other Agencies and Organizations, Ajax Building Corporation

8. Miscellaneous

• Department of Environmental Protection
  • Departmental
    • Department of Environmental Protection, Departmental
    • Department of Environmental Protection, Departmental
    • Department of Environmental Protection, Departmental
• Department of Health
  • Board of Nursing
    • Department of Health, Board of Nursing
  • Board of Pharmacy
    • Department of Health, Board of Pharmacy
• Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles
  • Division of Motor Vehicles
    • Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles, Division of Motor Vehicles