Vol. 40, No. 74 (04/16/2014)

1. Notices of Development of Proposed Rules and Negotiated Rulemaking

• Department of Health
  • Board of Occupational Therapy
    • The Board proposed the rule amendment to update and streamline the application form.
    • The Board proposed the rule amendment to update and streamline the application form.

2. Proposed Rules

• Department of State
  • Division of Elections
    • This rule pertains to the Polling Place Procedures Manual which is incorporated by reference (DS-DE 11). This manual is used by election officials and poll workers to implement elections laws and processes during early voting and on Election Day. ...
      • Due of Comment: 5/7/2014
• Agency for Health Care Administration
  • Health Facility and Agency Licensing
    • The Agency proposes to repeal rules related to hospital licensure requirements.
      • Due of Comment: 5/7/2014

3. Notices of Changes, Corrections and Withdrawals

• Agency for Health Care Administration
  • Health Facility and Agency Licensing
    • Definitions, Licensure Procedure, Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan, Services, Surveillance, Prevention, and Control of Infection, Classification of Hospitals, Investigations and License, Life Safety and Validation Inspections, Patient Rights ...
    • Itemized Patient Bill, Goals, Policies and Procedures
• Department of Health
  • Board of Medicine
    • Requirements for Reactivation of an Inactive License

4. Petitions and Dispositions Regarding Rule Variance or Waiver

• Department of Children and Families
  • Family Safety and Preservation Program
    • waiver of rule 65C-15.017(3), Florida Administrative Code, from Youth and Family Alternatives, Inc and Lamont Townsend. Rule 65C-15.017(3), F.A.C., states agency staff responsible for performing casework services shall have a bachelor’s degree in ...
    • waiver of rule 65C-15.017(3), Florida Administrative Code, from Youth and Family Alternatives, Inc. and Rosemarie Higgins. Rule 65C-15.017(3), F.A.C., states agency staff responsible for performing casework services shall have a bachelor’s degree in ...
    • waiver of rule 65C-15.017(3), Florida Administrative Code, from Youth and Family Alternatives, Inc. and Patricia Wheeler. Rule 65C-15.017(3), F.A.C.,states agency staff responsible for performing casework services shall have a bachelor’s degree in ...
    • waiver of rule 65C-15.017(3), Florida Administrative Code, from Youth and Family Alternatives, Inc. and Melinda Drake. Rule 65C-15.017(3), F.A.C., states agency staff responsible for performing casework services shall have a bachelor’s degree in ...
    • waiver of rule 65C-15.017(3), Florida Administrative Code, from Youth and Family Alternatives, Inc. and Kelly Wagner. Rule 65C-15.017(3), F.A.C., states agency staff responsible for performing casework services shall have a bachelor’s degree in ...
    • waiver of rule 65C-15.017(3), Florida Administrative Code, from Youth and Family Alternatives, Inc. and Carol Pera. Rule 65C-15.017(3), F.A.C., states agency staff responsible for performing casework services shall have a bachelor’s degree in ...
    • waiver of rule 65C-15.017(3), Florida Administrative Code, from Youth and Family Alternatives, Inc. and Natasha Salazar. Rule 65C-15.017(3), F.A.C., states agency staff responsible for performing casework services shall have a bachelor’s degree in ...
    • waiver of rule 65C-15.017(3), Florida Administrative Code, from Children's Home Society of Florida, and Yvetta and Johnny Lambert. Rule 65C-15.017(3), F.A.C., states agency staff responsible for performing casework services shall have a bachelor’s ...
• Department of Health
  • Board of Psychology
    • Sherman Slone, seeking a variance or waiver of Rule 64B19-13.003(2)(g), F.A.C., which would allow him to claim the 36 hours of required continuing education credit, for the current license renewal biennium, for courses he took through PPR before it ...
• Department of Transportation
  • Departmental
    • that on April 10, 2014, the Department of Transportation entered an Order Granting Waiver from Rules 14-85.025(2)(A) and 14-85.025(2)(B)1, Florida Administrative Code, in response to the Petition for Waiver filed by Tejal Patel d/b/a Super 8 Motel (...

5. Notices of Meetings, Workshops and Public Hearings

• Florida Commission on Offender Review
  • Departmental
    • To discuss the applicants for the pending Parole Commissioner vacancy.; April 24, 2014, 10:30 AM; VIA CONFERENCE CALL # 1-888-670-3525, Code 896 395 5482
      • Hearing Meeting: VIA CONFERENCE CALL # 1-888-670-3525, Code 896 395 5482
• Water Management Districts
  • St. Johns River Water Management District
    • The CFWI Steering Committee is a collaborative effort among government agencies formed to address water resource issues in the area known as the Central Florida Coordination Area. The CFWI Steering Committee will consider matters appearing on the ...
      • Hearing Meeting: TOHO Water Authority, 951 Martin Luther King Blvd., Kissimmee, FL 34741
• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • MRGMiami
    • The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) District Six will hold a public meeting to discuss the design and scope of work for a roadway project along NW 87 Avenue from NW 74 Street to NW 103 Street in the Town of Medley and the City of Hialeah ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Westland Gardens Park,13501 NW 107 Avenue, Hialeah Gardens, FL, 33018
• Department of Elder Affairs
  • Division of Volunteer and Community Services
    • Presenters will discuss fraud prevention and the importance of increasing awareness of elder exploitation and abuse in the community.; Tuesday, May 13, 2014 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.; Greater Bethlehem AME Church, 5299 Richburg St., Milton, FL ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Greater Bethlehem AME Church, 5299 Richburg St., Milton, FL 32583.
    • The presenters will discuss fraud prevention and the importance of increasing awareness of elder exploitation and abuse in the community.; Friday, May 23, 2014 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., Central Standard Time.; New Providence Missionary Baptist ...
      • Hearing Meeting: New Providence Missionary Baptist Church, 4175 Popcorn Road, Bagdad, FL 32853.
• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • Grimail Crawford, Inc.
    • The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) invites you to attend an informal public meeting concerning proposed intersection improvements to State Road (S.R.) 742 (Creighton Road) at S.R. 289 (9th Avenue) and S.R. 296 (Bayou Boulevard) at 12th ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Asbury Place located behind Cokesbury Church, 5725 North Ninth Avenue, Pensacola, FL 32504
• Department of State
  • Division of Historical Resources
    • The Division of Historical Resources will present a Historic Preservation Grant Application Webinar on Wednesday, April 23, 2014 starting at 10:00 a.m., EDT and ending at approximately 11:30 a.m. EDT. The webinar will provide an overview of the ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Webinar (Telephone and Online)
• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • Florida Independent Living Council
    • COMMITTEE AND TASK FORCE MEETINGS: Please note that committees and task forces of the Florida Independent Living Council will meet at various times throughout the year to carry out the work of the council; the meeting dates and times will be posted ...
      • Hearing Meeting: The Florida Hotel & Conference Center 1500 Sand Lake Road Orlando, Florida 32809 CALL IN # 1-888-670-3525 CODE 5073148497
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Drugs, Devices and Cosmetics
    • General Business; May 15, 2014 at 9:30 a.m.; Conference Call
      • Hearing Meeting: Conference Call
• Department of Economic Opportunity
  • 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.; April 23, 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 State
  • Division of Historical Resources
    • Committee Members will discus financial reports, vendor contracts, budget and friends' business.; Finance and Investment Committee Meeting, April 24, 2014 at 5:00 p.m.; Mission San Luis, 2100 W Tennessee Street, Tallahassee, FL
      • Hearing Meeting: Mission San Luis, 2100 W Tennessee Street, Tallahassee, FL
• Public Service Commission
  • Departmental
    • Docket No. 130194-WS; May 15, 2014, at 6:00 pm; Shangri-La By The Lake Clubhouse
      • Hearing Meeting: Shangri-La By The Lake Clubhouse
• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • HNTB
    • Financial Management No. 432100-1-22-01 Project Description: “Beyond I-4 Ultimate” Project Development and Environment (PD&E) Reevaluation Study From East of US 17/92 to East of SR 472 Volusia County FDOT is conducting this PD&E ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Deltona City Hall 2345 Providence Boulevard Deltona, Florida 32725
• Department of State
  • Division of Historical Resources
    • Board of Directors will discuss financial reports, vendor contracts and other friends' business.; Board of Directors Meeting, April 24, 2014, 6:00 p.m.; Mission San Luis, 2100 W Tennessee Street, Tallahassee, FL 32304
      • Hearing Meeting: Mission San Luis, 2100 W Tennessee Street, Tallahassee, FL 32304
• Executive Office of the Governor
  • Departmental
    • To discuss general business of the Governor's Commission pursuant to Executive Order 11-161.; April 23, 2014, 3:00 p.m.; 1-888-670-3525; Conference Code: 3163100693
      • Hearing Meeting: 1-888-670-3525; Conference Code: 3163100693
• Department of Economic Opportunity
  • Departmental
    • Provide an overview of the East Central Florida Corridor Task Force’s charge pursuant to Executive Order 13-319. Provide an overview of land use planning within the East Central Florida Corridor study area, including the Sector Planning process in ...
      • Hearing Meeting: University of Florida/Osceola County Extension Services Building Osceola Heritage Park 1921 Kissimmee Valley Lane Kissimmee, Florida 34744-6107
• Department of Children and Families
  • Agency for Persons with Disabilities
    • Project action plans for the Dual Diagnosis/Intensive Behavior Housing and Service Delivery workgroup will be discussed.; April 23, 2014, 12:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. EST; This is a Lync Meeting. However, participants who prefer/need to meet in person can ...
      • Hearing Meeting: This is a Lync Meeting. However, participants who prefer/need to meet in person can participate at the following address: APD Southeast Regional Office 111 South Sapodilla Avenue, Suite 204 West Palm Beach, FL 33401 CALL-IN INFORMATION: 1-888-670-3525, Passcode: 611 253 6035 This meeting will involve Microsoft Lync for sharing presentations over the internet. If you already have access to Microsoft Lync, please use the following link to join the meeting and then choose “Don’t join audio”: https://meet.lync.com/apdfl/rita.castor/01GHWJND 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 State
  • Division of Cultural Affairs
    • To continue discussion and planning new strategic plan for the Division of Cultural Affairs.; April 29, 2014, 10:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.; The Cummer Museum of Art and Gardens 829 Riverside Avenue Jacksonville, Florida 32204
      • Hearing Meeting: The Cummer Museum of Art and Gardens 829 Riverside Avenue Jacksonville, Florida 32204
• Department of Children and Families
  • Agency for Persons with Disabilities
    • Project action plans for the Aging and Alzheimer's Housing and Service Delivery workgroup will be discussed.; April 23, 2014, 1:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. EST; This is a Microsoft Lync Meeting. However, participants who prefer/need to meet in person can ...
      • Hearing Meeting: This is a Microsoft Lync Meeting. However, participants who prefer/need to meet in person can participate at the following address: APD Sunland Center at Marianna 3700 Williams Drive Administration Conference Room Marianna, Florida 32446-7973 CALL-IN INFORMATION: 1-888-670-3525, Passcode: 950 322 8462 This meeting will involve Microsoft Lync for sharing presentations over the internet. If you already have access to Microsoft Lync, please use the following link to join the meeting and then choose “Don’t join audio”: https://meet.lync.com/apdfl/grendy.henry/85Z0RSZR 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.
• Regional Planning Councils
  • Apalachee Regional Planning Council
    • Executive Committee Meeting to discuss the Financial and Administrative Issues of the ARPC.; Thursday, April 24, 2014 - 10:30 am; ARPC Office Conference Room - 2507 Callaway Road, Suite 200, Tallahassee, FL
      • Hearing Meeting: ARPC Office Conference Room - 2507 Callaway Road, Suite 200, Tallahassee, FL
• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • Florida Automobile Joint Underwriting Association
    • Producer Review Committee - Discuss procedures and duties of the Committee and any other matters that may come before the Committee. Audit/Budget/Finance Committee - To review and discuss matters relating to FAJUA Audited Financials and any other ...
      • Hearing Meeting: InterContinental Tampa Hotel, 4860 West Kennedy Boulevard, Tampa, Florida
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Division of Hotels and Restaurants
    • The Elevator Safety Technical Advisory Council will meet to discuss issues pertaining to elevator safety within the State of Florida.; May 6, 2014 from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM; Reedy Creek Improvement District, Building & Safety, 1900 Hotel Plaza Blvd, ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Reedy Creek Improvement District, Building & Safety, 1900 Hotel Plaza Blvd, Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830
• Department of Legal Affairs
  • Departmental
    • Awards & Recognition Task Force DATE AND TIME: April 29, 2014 at 1:30 p.m. PLACE: Please call (850) 414-3300 for instructions on participation. GENERAL SUBJECT MATTER TO BE CONSIDERED: Public Outreach Task Force DATE AND TIME: May 1, 2014 at ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Please call (850) 414-3300 for instructions on participation.

6. Miscellaneous

• Department of Education
  • Departmental
    • Department of Education, Departmental
• Department of Health
  • Board of Massage Therapy
    • Department of Health, Board of Massage Therapy
• Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles
  • Division of Motor Vehicles
    • Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles, Division of Motor Vehicles
    • Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles, Division of Motor Vehicles
    • Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles, Division of Motor Vehicles