Vol. 40, No. 64 (04/02/2014)

1. Notices of Development of Proposed Rules and Negotiated Rulemaking

• Agency for Health Care Administration
  • Medicaid
    • The purpose of the amendment to Rule 59G-4.220 is to incorporate by reference the Florida Medicaid Podiatry Services Coverage and Limitations Handbook, ___________. The incorporated reference material will update policy related to International ...
• Public Service Commission
  • Departmental
    • Pursuant to section 367.0814(1), Florida Statutes, Rules 25-30.455, 25-30.456, and 25-30.457 would be amended to increase the total gross annual operating revenues of water and wastewater utilities eligible for staff assistance in rate cases, ...

2. Proposed Rules

• Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission
  • Marine Resources
    • The purpose of the proposed rule making action is to allow permit applications to be submitted electronically. The effect of the action would be to allow applications to be submitted through the Commission’s online permitting portal or in writing.
      • Due of Comment: 4/23/2014
• Department of Health
  • Board of Physical Therapy Practice
    • The Board proposes the rule amendment to revise the language to clarify courses recognized for continuing education credit.
      • Due of Comment: 4/23/2014
• Agency for Health Care Administration
  • Medicaid
    • The purpose of the amendment to Rule 59G-4.250 is to incorporate by reference the Florida Medicaid Prescribed Drug Services Coverage, Limitations and Reimbursement Handbook, _____________.
      • Due of Comment: 4/23/2014
• Department of Health
  • Board of Nursing Home Administrators
    • The Board proposes the rule amendment to update the rule, correct the website reference, revise the Application for Nursing Home Administrators Examination and Endorsement/Temporary, form # DH-MQA NHA 002 Revised 01/14, and incorporate the revised ...
      • Due of Comment: 4/23/2014
    • The Board proposes the rule amendment to update the rule, correct the website reference, revise the Application for Nursing Home Administrators Re-Examination, form # DH-MQA 1129 (revised 1/14 08/12), and incorporate the revised application form ...
      • Due of Comment: 4/23/2014
    • The Board proposes the rule amendment to remove the $50 preceptor application fee and to update the statutory authority.
      • Due of Comment: 4/23/2014
    • The Board proposes the rule amendment to update the rule, correct the website reference, revise the Preceptor Certification Application, form # DOH/NHA014 (Revised 1/14 10/2008), and incorporate the revised application form into the rule.
      • Due of Comment: 4/23/2014
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Board of Professional Engineers
    • The Board proposes the rule amendment to delete the $25.00 licensure verification fee.
      • Due of Comment: 4/23/2014
    • The Board proposes the rule amendment to add new language clarifying the information required to ensure minimum design quality of Fire Protection System Engineering Documents.
      • Due of Comment: 4/23/2014
    • The Board proposes the rule amendment to modify the language to clarify procedures for performance standards and measurable outcomes.
      • Due of Comment: 4/23/2014
• Department of Transportation
  • Departmental
    • These rules are being promulgated to provide for fares and rules of conduct on the SunRail intercity passenger rail system.
      • Due of Comment: 4/23/2014

3. Petitions and Dispositions Regarding Rule Variance or Waiver

• Department of Health
  • Division of Emergency Preparedness and Community Support
    • Emergency Temporary Variance from or Waiver of Portions of Rule 64J-2.012, Florida Administrative Code from Osceola Regional Hospital, Inc., in order to modify the application content and timing requirements for its trauma center application filed ...
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Florida Real Estate Appraisal Board
    • Variance or Waiver of Rule 61J1-4.010 (1)(c), F.A.C., and the requirement that a state certified appraiser must have 48 months of continuous licensure before being allowed to act as a supervisor for registered trainee appraisers. Comments on this ...
• Department of Health
  • Board of Nursing Home Administrators
    • variance or waiver from the provisions of Rule 64B10-15.001, F. A. C., filed by Allen F. Yearick, MHA, NHA, allowing continuing education credit for attendance at a 40 hour guardianship training and conference. Comments on this petition should be ...

4. Notices of Meetings, Workshops and Public Hearings

• Department of Environmental Protection
  • Departmental
    • Presentation of the Draft Unit Management Plan Amendment for Silver Springs State Park.; Wednesday, April 9, 2014, 7:00 p.m. (ET); Vanguard High School Cafeteria, 7 NW 28th Street, Ocala, Fl 34475
      • Hearing Meeting: Vanguard High School Cafeteria, 7 NW 28th Street, Ocala, Fl 34475
    • Discussion and review of the Draft Unit Management Plan Amendment for Silver Springs State Park with the Advisory Group members.; Thursday, April 10, 2014, 1:00 p.m. (ET); Building 8, Silver Springs Town Center, 5656 E Silver Springs Blvd, Silver ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Building 8, Silver Springs Town Center, 5656 E Silver Springs Blvd, Silver Springs, FL 34488
• Regional Planning Councils
  • West Florida Regional Planning Council
    • General business of the West Florida Regional Planning Council.; Monday, April 21, 2014, 3:30 p.m. regular business, 3:00 p.m. Executive Committee; Crestview City Hall, 198 N. Wilson St., Crestview, Fl. 32526
      • Hearing Meeting: Crestview City Hall, 198 N. Wilson St., Crestview, Fl. 32526
  • Withlacoochee Regional Planning Council
    • Chairman report, Committee updates, and other organizational matters regarding the committees. ; Training Subcommittee, Wednesday, April 16, 2014, 9:30 a.m. Local Emergency Planning Committee, Wednesday, April 16, 2014, 10:30 a.m.; Withlacoochee ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Withlacoochee Regional Planning Council, 1241 SW 10th Street, Ocala, FL 34471-0323
    • The WRPC Board of Directors will meet to conduct the regular business of the Council. ; WRPC Board of Directors, Thursday, April 17, 2014, 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
• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • Florida Workers' Compensation Joint Underwriting Association, Inc
    • The agenda topic will be the market assistance plan.; April 29, 2014 beginning at 10:00 a.m.; 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.
• 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 9th, 2014, 9:00 a.m. ; Reemployment Assistance Appeals ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Reemployment Assistance Appeals Commission, 101 Rhyne Building, 2740 Centerview Drive, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-4151.
• Florida Housing Finance Corporation
  • Departmental
    • 1. Consider financing and acknowledgement resolutions for various multifamily developments, under any multifamily program, including the ranking of developments. 2. Consider appointment of professionals including but not limited to trustee and/or ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Tallahassee City Hall Commission Chambers 300 Adams Street Tallahassee, FL 32301
    • 1. Conduct business necessary for the organization of FHFC II, INC. 2. Consider adopting resolutions delegating operational authority to the Executive Director. 3. Consideration of all necessary actions with regard to any property owned or held ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Tallahassee City Hall Commission Chambers 300 Adams Street Tallahassee, FL 32301
    • 1. Conduct business necessary for the organization of FHFC III, INC. 2. Consider adopting resolutions delegating operational authority to the Executive Director. 3. Consideration of all necessary actions with regard to any property owned or held ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Tallahassee City Hall Commission Chambers 300 Adams Street Tallahassee, FL 32301
• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • Enterprise Florida, Inc.
    • This meeting will discuss on-going issues, deliberate new issues and consider other matters.; April 25, 2014 – 9:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. E.S.T.; CALL-IN NUMBER: 800-501-8979 ACCESS CODE: 9565636#
      • Hearing Meeting: CALL-IN NUMBER: 800-501-8979 ACCESS CODE: 9565636#
• Department of Health
  • Board of Nursing
    • For cases previously heard by the panel.; April 24, 2014 @ 2:30pm.; Department of Health, Tallahassee at Meet Me Number (888) 670-3525 code 9638257208.
      • Hearing Meeting: Department of Health, Tallahassee at Meet Me Number (888) 670-3525 code 9638257208.
• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • Enterprise Florida, Inc.
    • This meeting will discuss on-going issues, developing issues and other matters.; Monday, April 21, 2014 at 2:00pm; Enterprise Florida, Inc. 800 N. Magnolia Avenue, Suite 1100 Orlando, FL 32803
      • Hearing Meeting: Enterprise Florida, Inc. 800 N. Magnolia Avenue, Suite 1100 Orlando, FL 32803
• Regional Planning Councils
  • West Florida Regional Planning Council
    • General business of the Local Emergency Planning Committee including: training activities, public outreach, and emergency plan. Preceding the meeting, the Planning Subcommittee will hold a meeting at 9:00 a.m. Additional subcommittee meetings will ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Ascend Performance Materials, 3000 Old Chemstrand Rd., Cantonment, FL 32533
• Public Service Commission
  • Departmental
    • To discuss and make decisions on matters which affect the operation of the Commission. Internal Affairs Agendas and Florida Public Service Commission’s contact information may be obtained from www.floridapsc.com. Persons needing ADA accommodation ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Gerald L. Gunter Building, 2540 Shumard Oak Boulevard, Room 105, Tallahassee, Florida
• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • Northwood Shared Resource Center
    • Approval of Minutes, Items Requiring Committee Action, NSRC Updates/Informational Items, Old Business items, New Business items, and Open Discussion items.; Friday, April 11, 2014, 9:00 a.m.; DJJ Knight Building CR 1134 2737 Centerview ...
      • Hearing Meeting: DJJ Knight Building CR 1134 2737 Centerview Drive Tallahassee, FL 32399-3100
• Department of Health
  • Board of Medicine
    • MEETING CANCELLED - General business of the committee. The Board of Medicine announces that certain Committee meetings will be held on the Thursday, before each Full Board meeting. Committee meetings may be cancelled prior to the meeting date. ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Doubletree by Hilton Deerfield Beach, 100 Fairway Drive, Deerfield Beach, Florida, 33441. The hotel phone # (954) 427-7700.
• Agency for State Technology
  • Departmental
    • Approval of Minutes, Items Requiring Committee Action, NSRC Updates/Informational Items, Old Business items, New Business items, and Open Discussion items.; Friday, April 11, 2014, 9:00 a.m.; DJJ Knight Building CR 1134 2737 Centerview ...
      • Hearing Meeting: DJJ Knight Building CR 1134 2737 Centerview Drive Tallahassee, FL 32399-3100

5. Notices of Petitions and Dispositions Regarding Declaratory Stat

• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Division of Florida Condominiums, Timeshares and Mobile Homes
    • Mark D. Friedman, Esq., In Re: The Marina at the Bluffs Condominium Association, Inc., Docket No. 2014011691, filed on March 19, 2014.; What vote is required for a material alteration to the real property of The Marina at the Bluffs Condominium ...
• Department of Health
  • Board of Physical Therapy Practice
    • Brittany DeCroes, PT, DPT., filed on March 24, 2014; regarding specific activities which can be performed during a research project and remain outside the scope of the practice of physical therapy.
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Division of Florida Condominiums, Timeshares and Mobile Homes
    • Joel M. McTague, Esq., In Re: Sunrise Lakes Condominium Apts., Phase 3, Inc. 3, Docket No. 2014010621, filed on March 10, 2014.; Whether the board of directors of Sunrise Lakes Condominium Apts., Phase 3, Inc. 3 may replace the roof on a single ...

6. Notice of Petitions and Dispositions Regarding the Validity of R

• Department of Environmental Protection
  • Departmental
    • Paul Still vs. Suwannee River Water Management District and Department of Environmental Protection; Case No.: 14-1421RP; Rule No.: 62-42.300; Petition
• Water Management Districts
  • Suwannee River Water Management District
    • Paul Still vs. Suwannee River Water Management District; Case No.: 14-1420RU; Petition
• Agency for Health Care Administration
  • Medicaid
    • Laboratory Corporation of America, Petitioner, and Quest Diagnostics Incorporated, Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute, and Quest Diagnostics Clinical Laboratories, Inc., Intervenors vs. Agency for Health Care Administration; Case No.: 14-0010RX; ...
• Department of Health
  • Division of Emergency Preparedness and Community Support
    • South Broward Hospital District, d/b/a Memorial Regional Hospital vs. Department of Health; Case No.: 14-1033RP; Rule No.: 64J-2.010; Dismissed

7. Notices Regarding Bids, Proposals and Purchasing

• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • First Florida Governmental Financing Commission
    • Other Agencies and Organizations, First Florida Governmental Financing Commission
• Department of Education
  • University of North Florida
    • Department of Education, University of North Florida
• Department of Management Services
  • Division of Building Construction
    • Department of Management Services, Division of Building Construction