Vol. 40, No. 63 (04/01/2014)

1. Proposed Rules

• Agency for Health Care Administration
  • Health Facility and Agency Licensing
    • The purpose is to revise the health care service pool rules in Chapter 59A-27, F.A.C. to reduce the regulatory burden and update the rules to conform to law changes.
      • Due of Comment: 4/22/2014
  • Medicaid
    • The purpose of the amendment to Rule 59G-4.071 is to incorporate by reference the Florida Medicaid Durable Medical Equipment and Medical Supply Services Provider Fee Schedule for All Medicaid Recipients, __________ and the Florida Medicaid Durable ...
      • Due of Comment: 4/22/2014

2. Notices of Changes, Corrections and Withdrawals

• Department of Children and Families
  • Agency for Persons with Disabilities
    • Definitions, License Application and Renewal Procedures, Types of Licenses, Agency Monitoring and Oversight, License Violation, License Violations-Fines and Other Disciplinary Actions, Denial or Revocation, Licensed Capacity, General Standards, ...

3. Petitions and Dispositions Regarding Rule Variance or Waiver

• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Division of Hotels and Restaurants
    • Chase Bank. Petitioner seeks an emergency variance of the requirements of ASME A17.1, Section 101.2b and 101.4, as adopted by 61C-5.001(1), Florida Administrative Code that relates to equipment prohibited in machine room and head room in machine ...

4. Notices of Meetings, Workshops and Public Hearings

• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Construction Industry Licensing Board
    • To review complaints in which a determination of the existence of probable cause has already been made.; April 22, 2014 at 9:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m.; Department of Business and Professional Regulation, Office of the General Counsel, 1940 N. Monroe ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Department of Business and Professional Regulation, Office of the General Counsel, 1940 N. Monroe Street, Suite 42, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-2202.
• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • Treasure Coast Education and Research Development Authority
    • Any business as the Authority may deem appropriate or as may come before the Authority; Committee Reports, Minutes, etc.; Thursday, April 10, 2014 @ 3 pm; Treasure Coast Research Park, UF/IRREC Building, 2199 S. Rock Road, Fort Pierce, FL 34945-3138
      • Hearing Meeting: Treasure Coast Research Park, UF/IRREC Building, 2199 S. Rock Road, Fort Pierce, FL 34945-3138
• Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
  • Division of Administration
    • This is a meeting of the board to discuss general board business.; Thursday, April 10, 2014, 5:00 p.m.; Ocala/Marion County Chamber & Economic Partnership Building, 310 SE Third Street, Ocala, Florida, 34471
      • Hearing Meeting: Ocala/Marion County Chamber & Economic Partnership Building, 310 SE Third Street, Ocala, Florida, 34471
• Department of Environmental Protection
  • Departmental
    • Presentation of the proposed unit management plan update for Constitution Convention Museum State Park.; Wednesday, April 9, 2014, 7:00 p.m. (EDT); Gulf County Emergency Operations Center, 1000 Cecil G. Costin, Sr. Blvd., Building 500, Port St. Joe, ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Gulf County Emergency Operations Center, 1000 Cecil G. Costin, Sr. Blvd., Building 500, Port St. Joe, Florida 32456
    • Presentation and discussion of the proposed unit management plan update for Constitution Convention Museum State Park with the advisory group members.; Thursday, April 10, 2014, 9:00 a.m. (EDT); Gulf County Emergency Operations Center, 1000 Cecil G. ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Gulf County Emergency Operations Center, 1000 Cecil G. Costin, Sr. Blvd., Building 500, Port St. Joe, Florida 32456
• Department of Financial Services
  • Division of State Fire Marshal
    • Regular Meeting; Monday, April 21, 2014, 2:00 p.m.; TALLAHASSEE, ATRIUM BLDG. 3RD FL/CONFERENCE CALL 850-413-1558 ID: 131694
      • Hearing Meeting: TALLAHASSEE, ATRIUM BLDG. 3RD FL/CONFERENCE CALL 850-413-1558 ID: 131694
    • Regular Meeting; April 21, 2014 10 minutes after the adjournment of the Fire & emergency Incident Information System Technical Advisory Paanel meeting which begins at 2:00 p.m.; Tallahassee/Atrium Bldg., 3rd Floor/Conference Call 852-413-1558 ID: ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Tallahassee/Atrium Bldg., 3rd Floor/Conference Call 852-413-1558 ID: 131694
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Board of Cosmetology
    • General board business.; July 14-15, 2014, 9:00 a.m.; Floridays Resort, 12562 International Drive, Orlando, Florida 32821, (407)238-7700.
      • Hearing Meeting: Floridays Resort, 12562 International Drive, Orlando, Florida 32821, (407)238-7700.
• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • ATKINS - Bartow
    • The meeting is held to afford affected property owners, residents and interested people the opportunity to express their views concerning the potential design and construction of a traffic noise barrier along I-75 for the Kings Gate and Port ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Pilgrim United Church of Christ, 24515 Rampart Boulevard, Port Charlotte, Florida 33980
  • Florida Workers' Compensation Joint Underwriting Association, Inc
    • The agenda topics may include an update on reinsurance program activities, reinsurers’ financial strength ratings and commutation matters.; April 7, 2014 beginning at 1:30 p.m. (Eastern Time); Contact Kathy Coyne at (941) 378-7408 to participate in ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Contact Kathy Coyne at (941) 378-7408 to participate in the teleconference meeting.
• Department of Health
  • Board of Respiratory Care
    • General Business Meeting.; Notice of Change – Please note the April 11, 2014 beginning at approximately 8:30 a.m. E.S.T. or soon thereafter, has been rescheduled to take place via conference call.; Conference Call: 1 (888) 670-3525. After dialing ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Conference Call: 1 (888) 670-3525. After dialing the meet me number, when prompted, insert the participant code 6808029433 followed by the # sign in order to join the meeting.
• Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission
  • Division of Law Enforcement
    • The Board of Directors of the Wildlife Alert Reward Association will conduct administrative business of the Association including the Director update, Marketing update and Financial update.; April 9, 2014, 1:00 p.m.; FWC Headquarters, Bryant ...
      • Hearing Meeting: FWC Headquarters, Bryant Building Room G52C, 620 S Meridian St, Tallahassee, FL 32399
• Department of Education
  • Florida School for the Deaf and the Blind
    • Matters pertaining to the Florida School for the Deaf and the Blind; Friday, April 11, 9:00 a.m.; Conference call: 1 (866) 503-4605, conference code 8003443750 at voice prompt, state your name and then press the # symbol
      • Hearing Meeting: Conference call: 1 (866) 503-4605, conference code 8003443750 at voice prompt, state your name and then press the # symbol
• Administration Commission
  • Departmental
    • The Okeechobee County Sheriff has appealed his final approved budget to the Administration Commission pursuant to section 30.49, FS. A Panel Hearing has been scheduled for staff to hear from the Sheriff and the Okeechobee Board of County ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Room 2107, The Capitol, Tallahassee, Florida
• Department of Education
  • Florida School for the Deaf and the Blind
    • Matters pertaining to the Florida School for the Deaf and the Blind; Friday, April 11, 9:00 a.m.; Conference call: 1 (866) 503-4605, conference code 8003443750 at voice prompt, state your name and then press the # symbol. If you wish to make a ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Conference call: 1 (866) 503-4605, conference code 8003443750 at voice prompt, state your name and then press the # symbol. If you wish to make a public comment during this meeting you need to call in 15 minutes prior of start of the meeting. To complete a public comment card. This will insure you are addressed during the public comment portion of the meeting.
    • Matters pertaining to the Florida School for the Deaf and the Blind ; Friday, April 11, 2014, 8:00 a.m. Endowment Investment Committee Meeting; Endowment Meeting will be held in Moore Hall Room 215. Florida School for the Deaf and the Blind
      • Hearing Meeting: Endowment Meeting will be held in Moore Hall Room 215. Florida School for the Deaf and the Blind
    • Matters pertaining to the Florida School for the Deaf and the Blind ; Friday, April 11, 2014, 8:00 a.m. Endowment Investment Committee Meeting Friday, April 11, 2014 9:00 a.m. regular Board of Trustee Meeting; Center for Leadership and Development,...
      • Hearing Meeting: Center for Leadership and Development, Moore Hall at the Florida School for the Deaf and the Blind
  • Division of Florida Colleges
    • Regular Meeting; April 8, 2014; Kent Campus
      • Hearing Meeting: Kent Campus
• Department of Health
  • Departmental
    • Opening of the Cost Reply by the Procurement Officer for DOH13-028 Chronic Hepatitis Immunoassay Test Kits. Any person requiring a special accommodation because of a disability at this public meeting should contact the FDOH Purchasing Office at ...
      • Hearing Meeting: FDOH Purchasing Office, 4052 Bald Cypress Way Room 310L, Tallahassee, FL 32399
• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • Florida Workers' Compensation Joint Underwriting Association, Inc
    • The agenda topic will be the safety program.; April 21, 2014 beginning at 2:00 p.m. (Eastern Time).; Contact Kathy Coyne at (941) 378-7408 to participate in the teleconference meeting.
      • Hearing Meeting: Contact Kathy Coyne at (941) 378-7408 to participate in the teleconference meeting.
    • Agenda topics shall include the 2013 Operations Report, 2014 Business Plan & Forecast, benefits review update, disaster recovery matters and a report on operations.; May 15, 2014 beginning at 2:00 p.m. (Eastern Time); Contact Kathy Coyne at (941) ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Contact Kathy Coyne at (941) 378-7408 to participate in the teleconference meeting.
    • The agenda topics may include the agency authorization process; agency producer agreement; agency producer termination, suspension or revocation to include the appeal process; agency producer fees; and a report on agency producer activities.; May 21,...
      • Hearing Meeting: Contact Kathy Coyne at (941) 378-7408 to participate in the teleconference meeting.
• Department of Education
  • Departmental
    • This is a CANCELLATION NOTICE. The scheduled April 3, 2014 FRCB meeting to discuss the preliminary revisions to the state plan, has been CANCELLED for April 3, 2014 at 2:30-4:00PM, via teleconference.; April 3, 2014, 2:30 p.m. HAS BEEN CANCELLED.; ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Has been CANCELLED for April 3, 2014 at 2:30-4:00PM, via teleconference.
• Department of Transportation
  • Departmental
    • The developer for a WaWa has requested to meet with the Access Management Review Committee. They want to remove a traffic separator from a safety project which will allow left turn in and left turn out movements on US 41 in Bradenton, FL from their ...
      • Hearing Meeting: District 1 Headquarters 801 N. Broadway Ave, Executive Conference Room #328 Bartow, FL 33880
• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • Florida Workers' Compensation Joint Underwriting Association, Inc
    • Agenda items may include the 2013 financial audit; update on federal tax matters; Audit Committee Charter procedures checklist; and auditor confirmation.; May 15, 2014 beginning at 10:00 a.m. (Eastern Time).; Contact Kathy Coyne at (941) 378-7408 to ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Contact Kathy Coyne at (941) 378-7408 to participate in the teleconference meeting.
    • Agenda topics may include investment marketplace update; portfolio compliance review; investment policy & guidelines review; investment manager performance; and meeting schedule.; May 14, 2014 beginning at 10:00 a.m. (Eastern Time); Contact Kathy ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Contact Kathy Coyne at (941) 378-7408 to participate in the teleconference meeting.
• Department of Education
  • Florida School for the Deaf and the Blind
    • Matters pertaining to the Florida School for the Deaf and the Blind; Friday, April 11, 2014, 9:00a.m.; The Florida School for the Deaf and the Blind, Moore Hall room 126 - Center for Leadership and Developement
      • Hearing Meeting: The Florida School for the Deaf and the Blind, Moore Hall room 126 - Center for Leadership and Developement
• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • ATKINS - Tampa
    • A Construction Open House for the I-75 (SR 93) widening from north of CR 54 to the Pasco/Hernando county line. Information will presented for the following two projects: 1) Financial Project Number (FPN): 258736-2-52-01; I-75 (SR 93) from north of ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Interstate 75 (I-75) northbound Rest Area between State Road (SR) 56 (Exit 275) and County Road (CR) 54 (Exit 279), Pasco County, Florida.

5. Notices of Petitions and Dispositions Regarding Declaratory Stat

• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Departmental
    • Hunter’s Creek Community Association, Inc., c/o Elizabeth A. Lanham-Patrie on March 3, 2014.; Petitioner asks whether section 468.431, Florida Statutes, requires the three managers whose duties are explained within the petition to be licensed as ...

6. Miscellaneous

• Department of Environmental Protection
  • Office of the Secretary
    • Department of Environmental Protection, Office of the Secretary
  • Departmental
    • Department of Environmental Protection, Departmental
• Department of Financial Services
  • Division of Rehabilitation and Liquidation
    • Department of Financial Services, Division of Rehabilitation and Liquidation
• Agency for Health Care Administration
  • Certificate of Need
    • Agency for Health Care Administration, Certificate of Need
• Department of Environmental Protection
  • Departmental
    • Department of Environmental Protection, Departmental
• Department of Children and Families
  • Substance Abuse Program
    • Standards for Medication and Methadone Maintenance Treatment