Vol. 39, No. 73 (04/15/2013)

1. Notices of Development of Proposed Rules and Negotiated Rulemaking

• Department of Corrections
  • Departmental
    • The purpose and effect of the proposed rule is to enable the Department to suspend a visitor’s visitation privileges if they conspire or agree to introduce contraband into an institution or they solicit, encourage, hire or request another person to ...
• Department of Financial Services
  • Division of Insurance Agent and Agency Services
    • The revisions in the proposed amendment are intended to conform Rule 69B-231.150, F.A.C. relating to administrative license actions based on criminal proceedings to changes already made to Rule 69B-211.042, F.A.C. Subsections (1) and (2) are ...
  • Division of State Fire Marshal
    • The proposed rule clarifies Florida fire safety standards for elevators through the adoption of Rule 61C-3.012, F.A.C., “Standards of the National Fire Protection Association and Other Standards Adopted,” and Rule 61C-5.001, F.A.C., “Safety ...

2. Proposed Rules

• Department of Financial Services
  • Division of Funeral, Cemetery, and Consumer Services
    • This rulemaking action would implement changes to s. 497.141(5)(a), Florida Statutes, regarding demonstration by license applicants who have a criminal record, that issuance of the license applied for would not create a danger to the public. This ...
      • Due of Comment: 5/6/2013

3. Notices of Changes, Corrections and Withdrawals

• Department of Health
  • Board of Pharmacy
    • Storage
• Department of Financial Services
  • Division of Insurance Agent and Agency Services
    • Conduct of Public Adjusters, Ethical Requirements
• Department of Environmental Protection
  • Departmental
    • Purpose and Implementation, Regulated Activities, Definitions, Procedures for Review and Agency Action on Exemption Requests

4. Emergency Rules

• Department of the Lottery
  • Departmental
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    • Instant Game Number 1190, RUBY RICHES.
    • Instant Game Number 1191, BINGO GOLD.
    • Instant Game Number 1192, THE PRICE IS RIGHT®.
    • The Price is Right® Second Chance Promotion.
    • Retailer Book Activation Promotion.

5. Petitions and Dispositions Regarding Rule Variance or Waiver

• Water Management Districts
  • Suwannee River Water Management District
    • variance from Robert and Rhonda Ficocelli, 11131 117th Lane, Seminole, FL 33778, pursuant to Section 120.542, F.S. Petitioner is seeking variance from subsection 40B-4.3030(12)(b), F.A.C., as to the 75-foot setback requirement. Petitioner states ...
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Division of Hotels and Restaurants
    • Seagle Building. Petitioner seeks an emergency variance of the requirements of ASME A17.3, Section 3.11.3, 3.10.4(t), 2.7.4, 3.11.1, 3.4.5 and 3.4.3, as adopted by 61C-5.001(1), Florida Administrative Code that requires upgrading the elevators with ...
    • Good Samaritan Medical Center. Petitioner seeks an emergency variance of the requirements of ASME A17.3, Section 2.7.4 and 3.11.1, as adopted by 61C-5.001(1), Florida Administrative Code that requires upgrading the elevators restricted door ...
    • Boca Raton Plaza Hotel & Suites. Petitioner seeks an emergency variance of the requirements of ASME A17.3, Section 3.11.3, as adopted by 61C-5.001(1), Florida Administrative Code that requires upgrading the elevators with firefighters’ emergency ...
    • Ramada. Petitioner seeks an emergency variance of the requirements of ASME A17.3, Section 3.3.2, 2.7.4, and 3.10.4(e), as adopted by 61C-5.001(1), Florida Administrative Code that requires upgrading the elevators platform guards, restricted door ...
• Department of Health
  • Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy and Mental Health Counseling
    • Lina Haji, seeking a variance or waiver of Rule 64B4-3.0085(4), F.A.C., which requires that experience obtained under the supervision of the new qualified supervisor will not count toward completion of the experience requirement until the registered ...
• Department of Children and Families
  • Family Safety and Preservation Program
    • waiver of rule 65C-14.055(4), Florida Administrative Code from Vision Quest, assigned case no. 13-016W. Rule 65C-14.055(4), F.A.C., requires staff responsible for the supervision, evaluation and monitoring of the direct care staff shall have a ...
    • waiver of rule 65C-15.017(2), Florida Administrative Code, from LifeShare Management Group, assigned case no. 13-015W. Rule 65C-15.017(2), F.A. C., requires agency staff responsible for supervision shall have a bachelor’s or master’s degree in ...

6. Notices of Meetings, Workshops and Public Hearings

• Water Management Districts
  • St. Johns River Water Management District
    • This is a meeting of the Advisory Committee described above. The purpose of the meeting is to hear presentations on and discuss: available water use and demand data for the Regional Water Supply Plan, committee member concerns regarding north ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Florida Gateway College, Wilson S. Rivers Library and Media Center, 149 SE College Place, Building 200, Room 102, Lake City, FL 32025
• Department of Environmental Protection
  • Departmental
    • Clean Marina Compliance Assistance and Clean Vessel Act Grant Program Workshop for new and existing marine and freshwater marinas, boatyards, and retailers. Participants can learn about marina safety measures, permitting, regulations, and best ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Weedon Island Preserve 1800 Weedon Dr. N.E. St. Petersburg, FL 33702
• Commission on Ethics
  • Departmental
    • Regular Commission Meeting; Friday, April 26, 2013, 8:30 a.m.; Florida Parole Commission 4070 Esplanade Way, Tallahassee, FL
      • Hearing Meeting: Florida Parole Commission 4070 Esplanade Way, Tallahassee, FL
• Regional Planning Councils
  • East Central Florida Regional Planning Council
    • Regular monthly meeting of the East Central Florida Regional Planning Council.; Wednesday, May 15, 2013, 10:00 a.m.; 309 Cranes Roost Blvd., Suite 2000, Altamonte Springs, FL 32701
      • Hearing Meeting: 309 Cranes Roost Blvd., Suite 2000, Altamonte Springs, FL 32701
    • Regular monthly meeting of the Executive Committee.; Wednesday, May 15, 2013, 9:00 - 9:45 a.m.; 309 Cranes Roost Blvd., Suite 2000, Altamonte Springs, FL 32701
      • Hearing Meeting: 309 Cranes Roost Blvd., Suite 2000, Altamonte Springs, FL 32701
• Executive Office of the Governor
  • Departmental
    • General Commission business.; April 23, 2013 at 1:00 P.M. EST until all business is complete.; 1-888-670-3525 passcode 382243266#
      • Hearing Meeting: 1-888-670-3525 passcode 382243266#
• Water Management Districts
  • Suwannee River Water Management District
    • Discussion will occur regarding the potential disposition of surplus lands.; April 24, 2013 1:30 PM; District Headquarters, Live Oak Florida
      • Hearing Meeting: District Headquarters, Live Oak Florida
  • Southwest Florida Water Management District
    • Governing Board Meeting, Committee Meetings and Public Hearing: Consider SWFWMD business. All or part of this meeting may be conducted by means of communications media technology in order to permit maximum participation of Governing Board members.; ...
      • Hearing Meeting: SWFWMD Tampa Service Office, 7601 US Highway 301 North, Tampa FL
• Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
  • Division of Marketing and Development
    • General meeting to have Committee Meetings to discuss Research and Promotion Grant Recommendations, Trust Fund Budget Request and the Report on Viticulture Trust Fund Collections, followed by Committee Reports and a budget recommendation for 2013 -...
      • Hearing Meeting: Cherry Lake Tree Farm 7836 Cherry Lake Road Groveland, FL 34736 (352) 429-2171 http://www.cherrylake.com/
• Water Management Districts
  • South Florida Water Management District
    • A public meeting sponsored by the Water Resources Advisory Commission (WRAC) regarding the 2013 Lower East Coast Regional Water Supply Plan. The public is advised that it is possible that one or more members of the Governing Board of the South ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Broward County Water & Wastewater Services, Training Room, 2555 West Copans Road, Pompano Beach, FL 33069
• Space Florida
  • Departmental
    • Space Florida Governance & Compensation Committee Meeting; Monday, May 06, 2013 10:00 AM EST; By Teleconference
      • Hearing Meeting: By Teleconference
• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • William W. "Bill" Hinkley Center for Solid and Hazardous Waste Management
    • The Research Selection Committee will be hearing proposals and formulating a funding recommendation, May 8-9. The Advisory Board will meet on May 10.; May 8-10, 2013, 9-5; Embassy Suites, Lake Buena Vista, FL
      • Hearing Meeting: Embassy Suites, Lake Buena Vista, FL
• Department of Children and Families
  • Economic Self-Sufficiency Program
    • The Executive Steering Committee on the Medicaid Eligibility System will meet to discuss its membership, governance structure and responsibilities, and review status updates on project activities.; April 26, 2013, 9:00 a.m.; 1317 Winewood Blvd. Bldg....
      • Hearing Meeting: 1317 Winewood Blvd. Bldg. 4 Tallahassee, FL 32399-0700
• Space Florida
  • Departmental
    • Cape Canaveral Spaceport Master Plan Public Workshop; APRIL 26, 2013 at 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM; The Canaveral Port Authority Chambers, 445 Challenger Road, Cape Canaveral, Florida 32920
      • Hearing Meeting: The Canaveral Port Authority Chambers, 445 Challenger Road, Cape Canaveral, Florida 32920
    • Call for Projects; APRIL 26, 2013 at 1:00-2:00 PM EST; The Canaveral Port Authority Chambers, 445 Challenger Road, Cape Canaveral, Florida 32920
      • Hearing Meeting: The Canaveral Port Authority Chambers, 445 Challenger Road, Cape Canaveral, Florida 32920
• Florida Land and Water Adjudicatory Commission
  • Tolomato Community Development District
    • The Commission will consider authorizing publishing of a notice of proposed rule amendment for Rule 42SS-1.002, FAC, to expand the Tolomato Community Developmenet District.; April 23, 2013, 9:00 AM; Cabinet Meeting Room, LL03, The Capitol, ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Cabinet Meeting Room, LL03, The Capitol, Tallahassee, Florida
• Department of State
  • Division of Cultural Affairs
    • NOTICE OF CHANGE: The 2013-2014 Fast Track Grant panel meeting date previously advertised in the April 3, 2013 issue has been changed to May 16, 2013.; May 16, 2013 9:00 am until conclusion.; Meeting will be held via teleconference.
      • Hearing Meeting: Meeting will be held via teleconference.
• Water Management Districts
  • Northwest Florida Water Management District
    • The Northwest Florida Water Management District (NWFWMD) announces workshops regarding ongoing rule development to which all persons are invited. NWFWMD is developing changes to Chapter 40A-2, F.A.C., as noticed in Florida Administrative Weekly on ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Northwest Florida Water Management District, 81 Water Management Drive, Havana, FL (10 miles west of Tallahassee off Highway 90)
    • PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The Northwest Florida Water Management District (NWFWMD) announces workshops regarding ongoing rule development to which all persons are invited. NWFWMD is developing changes to Chapter 40A-2, F.A.C., as noticed in Florida ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Northwest Florida Water Management District, 81 Water Management Drive, Havana, FL (10 miles west of Tallahassee off Highway 90)
    • PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The Northwest Florida Water Management District (NWFWMD) announces workshops regarding ongoing rule development to which all persons are invited. NWFWMD is developing changes to Chapter 40A-2, F.A.C., as noticed in Florida ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Northwest Florida Water Management District, 81 Water Management Drive, Havana, FL (10 miles west of Tallahassee off Highway 90)
• Regional Planning Councils
  • South Florida Regional Planning Council
    • To support the reduction of our nation's dependence on imported oil by discussing and promoting the region's use of alternative fuels and alternative fuel vehicles through the Southeast Florida "Gold Coast" Clean Cities Coalition.; Friday, May 24, ...
      • Hearing Meeting: South Florida Regional Planning Council 3440 Hollywood Boulevard, Suite 140 Hollywood, FL 33021 (954) 985-4416

7. Notices of Petitions and Dispositions Regarding Declaratory Stat

• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Departmental
    • Mark A. Cramer; Petitioner sought clarification regarding the use of a home inspector license to identify and sample mold in a 10 sq. ft area. The Petition was granted, and stated that Petitioner may inspect, sample, and identify visible mold, ...

8. Notices Regarding Bids, Proposals and Purchasing

• Florida Housing Finance Corporation
  • Departmental
    • Florida Housing Finance Corporation, Departmental

9. Miscellaneous

• Department of Environmental Protection
  • Office of the Secretary
    • Department of Environmental Protection, Office of the Secretary
• Department of Financial Services
  • Division of Rehabilitation and Liquidation
    • Department of Financial Services, Division of Rehabilitation and Liquidation
    • Department of Financial Services, Division of Rehabilitation and Liquidation
• Department of Economic Opportunity
  • Division of Community Development
    • Department of Economic Opportunity, Division of Community Development
• Executive Office of the Governor
  • Departmental
    • Executive Office of the Governor, Departmental