Vol. 40, No. 72 (04/14/2014)

1. Notices of Development of Proposed Rules and Negotiated Rulemaking

• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Regulatory Council of Community Association Managers
    • The Council proposes the rule amendment to update legal education requirement.
  • Florida Real Estate Appraisal Board
    • The Board proposes the rule amendment to add new language to clarify the required qualifying education courses.
    • The Board proposes the rule amendment to delete reference to “Section 475.611(1)(q), F.S” and add reference to “Rule 61J1-9.001” to 61J1-6.001(5).
• Department of Health
  • Board of Respiratory Care
    • The Board proposes the rule amendment to delete unnecessary language and to add new language to clarify the number of minor violations which can be resolved through citation, mediation, or notice of noncompliance.
    • The Board proposes the rule amendment to delete unnecessary language and to add new language to clarify the number of minor violations which can be resolved through citation, mediation, or notice of noncompliance.
    • The Board proposes the rule amendment to delete unnecessary language and to add new language to clarify the number of minor violations which can be resolved through citation, mediation, or notice of noncompliance.
    • The Board proposes the rule amendment to delete the requirement for the two hour continuing education course for emergency preparedness.

2. Proposed Rules

• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Florida Real Estate Appraisal Board
    • The Board proposes the rule repeal because the rule is no longer necessary.
      • Due of Comment: 5/5/2014
• Department of Health
  • Board of Occupational Therapy
    • The Board proposed the rule amendment in order to set forth the minor violations for which the Department may mediate a resolution with the licensee or issue noncompliance notices or citations prior to the formal disciplinary process.
      • Due of Comment: 5/5/2014

3. Notices of Changes, Corrections and Withdrawals

• Department of Health
  • Board of Physical Therapy Practice
    • Continuing Education
  • Board of Orthotists and Prosthetists
    • Requirements for Renewal of Prosthetic or Orthotic Residency or Internship

4. Petitions and Dispositions Regarding Rule Variance or Waiver

• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Board of Professional Engineers
    • Variance or Waiver from Rule 61G15-20.007(1)(a), F.A.C., filed by Robert L. Norton, P.E., with respect to the requirement that each applicant for a Florida engineers license must demonstrate the completion of 16 college semester credit hours in ...
    • Variance or Waiver from Rule 61G15-20.007(1)(a) through (d), F.A.C., filed by Jelena Vukov, P.E., with respect to the requirement that each applicant for a Florida engineers license must demonstrate the completion of 16 college semester credit hours ...

5. Notices of Meetings, Workshops and Public Hearings

• Department of Management Services
  • Division of Communications
    • The Joint Task Force of the Statewide Law Enforcement Radio System will meet together to discuss matters pertaining to the System. A copy of the agenda may be obtained by contacting: A copy of the Agenda will be made available closer to the meeting ...
      • Hearing Meeting: CCOC - Betty Easley Conference Center 4075 Esplanade Way, Room152 Tallahassee, FL 32399
• Regional Planning Councils
  • Southwest Florida Regional Planning Council
    • The weekly meeting of the Council's Legislative Affairs Committee to discuss legislative priorities.; April 23, 2014 at 8:00 AM; Southwest Florida Regional Planning Council - 1926 Victoria Avenue in Fort Myers
      • Hearing Meeting: Southwest Florida Regional Planning Council - 1926 Victoria Avenue in Fort Myers
• Department of Children and Families
  • Departmental
    • The Advisory Committee to the Florida Department of Children and Families for the Deaf or Hard-of-Hearing will meet to commence its responsibilities as outlined in the Settlement Agreement between the Florida Department of Children and Families and ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Doubletree by Hilton Hotel Orlando Airport - 5555 Hazeltine National Drive, Orlando, FL 33812
• Commission on Ethics
  • Departmental
    • Regular Commission Meeting; Friday, April 25, 2014, 8:30 a.m.; Florida Parole Commission 4070 Esplanade Way, Tallahassee, Florida
      • Hearing Meeting: Florida Parole Commission 4070 Esplanade Way, Tallahassee, Florida
• Metropolitan Planning Organizations
  • Departmental
    • Activities related to freight transportation planning within and adjacent to metropolitan areas in Florida.; Thursday, April 24, 2014 from 9:30 am to 11:30 am.; The Florida Department of Transportation Burns Building Auditorium, 605 Suwannee Street, ...
      • Hearing Meeting: The Florida Department of Transportation Burns Building Auditorium, 605 Suwannee Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32301.
    • Activities related to transportation planning within and adjacent to metropolitan areas in Florida carried out by local, state and federal agencies.; Thursday, April 24, 2014 from 12:00 Noon to 3:30 pm.; Florida Department of Transportation Burns ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Florida Department of Transportation Burns Building Auditorium, 605 Suwannee Street, Tallahassee, Florida.
• Department of Health
  • Division of Family Health Services
    • The Florida Coordinating Council for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (FCCDHH) is mandated by Florida Statute 413.271 to serve as an advisory and coordinating body which recommends policies that address the needs of Florida's community who are deaf, ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Capital Circle Office Complex: Prather Building, 2585 Merchants Row Boulevard, Conference Room 345Q
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Board of Pilot Commissioners
    • General Board business; April 28, 2014, 10:00 a.m.; 888.670.3525, participant passcode: 6493057517#
      • Hearing Meeting: 888.670.3525, participant passcode: 6493057517#
• Regional Planning Councils
  • Treasure Coast Regional Planning Council
    • To conduct the quarterly meeting of Council's Florida District X Local Emergency Planning Committee; May 1, 2014, 10:00 a.m.; Martin County Public Safety Complex Fire Rescue Training Room - 2nd Floor 800 SE Monterey Road Stuart, Florida 34994
      • Hearing Meeting: Martin County Public Safety Complex Fire Rescue Training Room - 2nd Floor 800 SE Monterey Road Stuart, Florida 34994
• Department of Children and Families
  • Agency for Persons with Disabilities
    • : Project action plans for the Forensics Housing and Service Delivery workgroup will be discussed.; April 21, 2014, 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. EST; This is a Lync Meeting. However, participants who prefer/need to meet in person can participate at the ...
      • Hearing Meeting: This is a Lync Meeting. However, participants who prefer/need to meet in person can participate at the following address: Agency for Persons with Disabilities 4030 Esplanade Way, Room 350A Tallahassee, FL 32399 CALL-IN INFORMATION: 1-888-670-3525, Passcode: 372.131.0769 This meeting will involve Microsoft Lync for sharing presentations over the internet. If you already have access to Microsoft Lync, please use to the following link to join the meeting and then choose “Don’t join audio”: Join Lync Meeting If you do not already have Microsoft Lync installed, please follow the hotlink below and choose “Meeting Readiness”: http://office.microsoft.com/client/helppreview.aspx?AssetId=HA102621125&lcid=1033&NS=OCO14&Version=14 You will be presented with two options; 1) install Active X or 2) download and install Microsoft Attendee. We recommend you install Microsoft Attendee.
    • Project action plans for the Forensics Housing and Service Delivery workgroup will be discussed.; April 21, 2014, 3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. EST; This is a Lync Meeting. However, participants who prefer/need to meet in person can participate at the ...
      • Hearing Meeting: This is a Lync Meeting. However, participants who prefer/need to meet in person can participate at the following address: Agency for Persons with Disabilities 4030 Esplanade Way, Room 350A Tallahassee, FL 32399 CALL-IN INFORMATION: 1-888-670-3525, Passcode: 372.131.0769 This meeting will involve Microsoft Lync for sharing presentations over the internet. If you already have access to Microsoft Lync, please use to the following link to join the meeting and then choose “Don’t join audio”: Join Lync Meeting If you do not already have Microsoft Lync installed, please follow the hotlink below and choose “Meeting Readiness”: http://office.microsoft.com/client/helppreview.aspx?AssetId=HA102621125&lcid=1033&NS=OCO14&Version=14 You will be presented with two options; 1) install Active X or 2) download and install Microsoft Attendee. We recommend you install Microsoft Attendee.
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Board of Professional Engineers
    • general business of the committee. If you would like to participate in the call, please contact Rebecca Sammons at 850.521.0500 ext. 114 at least 48 hours prior to the date of the meeting. The call in number is 888-392-4560 (you will need to contact ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Florida Board of Professional Engineers 2639 North Monroe St. Building B-112 Tallahassee, FL 32303
• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • Florida Medical Malpractice Joint Underwriting Association
    • The Grant Committee will receive and consider presentation by applicants for the Grants for Partnerships in Improving the Safety of Health Care Services (RFA # 2013-01), and other business properly brought before the Committee.; Tuesday, April 22, ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Hotel Duval, 415 North Monroe Street, Tallahassee, FL 32301
• Department of State
  • Division of Cultural Affairs
    • The Art Selection Committee for the new Miami-Dade County Health Department in Liberty City is meeting to determine potential artwork sites and media.; Monday April 21, 2014, at 10 a.m.; (1-805-309-0014) Conference Code: 892-346-269
      • Hearing Meeting: (1-805-309-0014) Conference Code: 892-346-269

6. Notices of Petitions and Dispositions Regarding Declaratory Stat

• Water Management Districts
  • South Florida Water Management District
    • J. Tucker, Trustee; The South Florida Water Management District issued Final Order No. 2014-___-DS-ERP (Final Order Denying Petition for Declaratory Statement) on April 10, 2014, at a public meeting held at the District's headquarters in West Palm ...