Vol. 40, No. 77 (04/21/2014)

1. Notices of Development of Proposed Rules and Negotiated Rulemaking

• Department of Education
  • State Board of Education
    • The purpose of this rule development is to provide districts with guidance for mid-year promotion of retained third graders who scored level 1 on the end of year assessment, who during the retained year, demonstrate proficiency of third grade ...
    • The purpose of this rule development is to eliminate any unnecessary language as it pertains to the end of year outcome assessment and to better align the rule with Sections 1001.215 and 1011.62, Florida Statutes.
    • The purpose of this rule development is to ensure that students who are identified with a reading deficiency, who score below proficiency on the statewide reading assessment, or when implemented, the statewide Florida Standards English Language Arts ...
• Department of Health
  • Division of Medical Quality Assurance
    • This rulemaking amends the rule to eliminate information that is not required by the statute.
• Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
  • Division of Agricultural Environmental Services
    • The purpose of this rulemaking is to provide notice of revision to the application and payment process for pesticide brand registration in accordance with section 487.041, Florida Statutes, and remove references to rule language relating to the ...

2. Proposed Rules

• Department of Health
  • Board of Orthotists and Prosthetists
    • The rule is being repealed because the Department no longer administers the examination.
      • Due of Comment: 5/12/2014
• Department of Financial Services
  • Division of Insurance Agent and Agency Services
    • The purpose of the proposed rule amendments is to update the prelicensing education rules.
      • Due of Comment: 5/12/2014
• Department of Children and Families
  • Mental Health Program
    • Specify criteria for a clinical determination an individual may be civilly committed under chapter 394, part V, Florida Statutes, and identify the factors which impact that clinical determination.
      • Due of Comment: 5/12/2014
• Agency for Health Care Administration
  • Medicaid
    • The purpose of the new Rule 59G-13.070 is to incorporate by reference the Florida Medicaid Developmental Disabilities Individual Budgeting Waiver Services Coverage and Limitations Handbook, ______________. A new individual budgeting waiver has been ...
      • Due of Comment: 5/12/2014

3. Notices of Changes, Corrections and Withdrawals

• Water Management Districts
  • Suwannee River Water Management District
    • Public Use of District Lands, Use Fees

4. Petitions and Dispositions Regarding Rule Variance or Waiver

• Agency for Health Care Administration
  • Health Facility and Agency Licensing
    • an emergency waiver pursuant to section 120.542, Florida Statutes, from the petitioner, Maxim Healthcare Services, Inc. The petitioner seeks an emergency waiver of Rule 59A-8.007, Florida Administrative Code, to allow its home health agency in ...
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Division of Hotels and Restaurants
    • On April 03, 2014 the Division of Hotels and Restaurants received a Petition for an Emergency Variance for Paragraph 61C-4.010(7) Florida Administrative Code and Paragraph 61C-4.010(6), Florida Administrative Code from Rice Thai Cuisine located in ...
    • On March 31, 2014 the Division of Hotels and Restaurants received a Petition for an Emergency Variance for Subparagraph 61C-1.004(2)(a), Florida Administrative Code, Paragraph 61C-4.010(7), Florida Administrative Code, Paragraph 61C-4.010(6), ...

5. Notices of Meetings, Workshops and Public Hearings

• Regional Planning Councils
  • Southwest Florida Regional Planning Council
    • The weekly meeting of the Council's Legislative Affairs Committee to discuss legislative priorities.; April 30, 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
    • The quarterly meeting of the Glades-Hendry Joint Local Coordinating Board to discuss, review and approve issues for the transportation disadvantaged.; May 7, 2014, 10:30 AM; Glades County Public Library on 201 Riverside Drive in Moore Haven
      • Hearing Meeting: Glades County Public Library on 201 Riverside Drive in Moore Haven
    • The Glades-Hendry Joint LCB will hold a public hearing for anyone who wishes to ask questions or make comments on issues relating to the transportation disadvantaged.; May 7, 2014 at 10:15 AM; Glades County Public Library at 201 Riverside Drive in ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Glades County Public Library at 201 Riverside Drive in Moore Haven
• Department of Management Services
  • Commission on Human Relations
    • The purpose of the meeting is for the Commission to vote on the disposition of cases pending before it for decision.; Wednesday, May 21, 2014 at 10:00 a.m., ET; Call: 1(888)670-3525 and when prompted, enter passcode: 1760507820 followed by the # key.
      • Hearing Meeting: Call: 1(888)670-3525 and when prompted, enter passcode: 1760507820 followed by the # key.
• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • Enterprise Florida, Inc.
    • This meeting will discuss on-going issues, developing issues and other matters.; Wednesday, May 21, 2014 11:45 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. ; The Breakers One South County Road Palm Beach, Florida 33480
      • Hearing Meeting: The Breakers One South County Road Palm Beach, Florida 33480
    • This meeting will discuss on-going issues, developing issues and other matters.; Wednesday, May 21, 2014 3:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. ; The Breakers One South County Road Palm Beach, Florida 33480
      • Hearing Meeting: The Breakers One South County Road Palm Beach, Florida 33480
• Department of Environmental Protection
  • Departmental
    • DEP announces a public hearing of the Governor and Cabinet, sitting as the Electrical Power Plant Siting Board (Siting Board), to consider and act upon the Administrative Law Judge’s Recommended Order concerning the proposed certification of the ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Florida State Capitol Building, 400 South Monroe Street, Lower Level, Cabinet Hearing Room, Tallahassee, Florida.
• Department of Financial Services
  • Departmental
    • Medicaid & Public Assistance Fraud Strike Force; Wednesday May 14, 2014 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm (EDT); Senate Office Building Rom 401 the Capitol Tallahassee, FL
      • Hearing Meeting: Senate Office Building Rom 401 the Capitol Tallahassee, FL
• Department of Health
  • Board of Nursing
    • Long Range Policy Planning and general board business. To view the public agenda materials visit: http://www.floridasnursing.gov/meeting-information/ ; May 23, 2014 at 8:30am; Bohemian Hotel Celebration 700 Bloom Street Celebration, FL ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Bohemian Hotel Celebration 700 Bloom Street Celebration, FL 34747 (407) 566-6000
• Department of State
  • Division of Historical Resources
    • Board of Directors will discuss financial reports, vendor contacts 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
• Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
  • Departmental
    • The Florida Agriculture in the Classroom board of directors will hold a regularly scheduled board meeting.; May 13, 2014, 10 a.m.; Florida Farm Bureau, 5700 SW 34th St., Gainesville, FL 32608
      • Hearing Meeting: Florida Farm Bureau, 5700 SW 34th St., Gainesville, FL 32608
• Executive Office of the Governor
  • Departmental
    • To discuss general business of the Governor's Commission pursuant to Executive Order 11-161; April 28, 2014, 9:00 a.m.; 1-888-670-3525; Conference Code: 3163100693
      • Hearing Meeting: 1-888-670-3525; Conference Code: 3163100693
• Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
  • Division of Agricultural Environmental Services
    • The Committee discusses and makes recommendations on pesticide registration issues impacting human health and safety and the environment.; May 1, 2014, 9:00 a.m.; Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services Bureau of Pesticides ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services Bureau of Pesticides Conference Room 3125 Conner Boulevard, Building 6, Room 606 Tallahassee, Florida, 32399-1650 (850) 617-7940
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Construction Industry Licensing Board
    • CE/Exams/Public Awareness committee meeting of the board.; Tuesday, May 13, 2014, 10:00am or soon thereafter.; Conference Call 1(888)670-3525, Conference Code: 2938723619.
      • Hearing Meeting: Conference Call 1(888)670-3525, Conference Code: 2938723619.
• Public Service Commission
  • Departmental
    • *This meeting has been CANCELLED* SUBJECT MATTER TO BE CONSIDERED: DOCKET NO. 130194-WS – Application for staff assisted rate case in Lake County by Lakeside Waterworks, Inc. The purpose of this customer meeting is to give customers and other ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Shangri-La By The Lake Clubhouse, 100 Shangri-La Blvd., Leesburg, FL 34788
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Construction Industry Licensing Board
    • General business, disciplinary and committee meetings of the board.; Wednesday, May 14, 2014, 12:00 Noon; Thursday, May 15, 2014, 8:00 a.m.; Friday, May 16, 2014, 8:00 a.m. or soon thereafter.; The Orlando Marriott Lake Mary, 1501 International ...
      • Hearing Meeting: The Orlando Marriott Lake Mary, 1501 International Parkway, Lake Mary, FL 32746.
• Water Management Districts
  • Southwest Florida Water Management District
    • Discussion of task force business for the Hernando County Task Force of the Citrus/Hernando Waterways Restoration Council: Lake Groundwater Levels, Hernando County Water Conservation Measures, and Hunters Lake Tussock Harvesting.; Monday, May 5, ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Southwest Florida Water Management District, Building 4, Conference Room 112 A & B, 2379 Broad Street, Brooksville, Florida 34604
• Department of Environmental Protection
  • Departmental
    • Discussion of the revision of Out-of-Service and Closure Requirements in Rule 62-761.800, F.A.C. and Rule 62-762.801, F.A.C.; May 7, 2014, 9:00 a.m. until no later than 3:00 p.m.; Room 423, Bob Martinez Building, 2600 Blair Stone Road, Tallahassee, ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Room 423, Bob Martinez Building, 2600 Blair Stone Road, Tallahassee, FL
• Water Management Districts
  • Suwannee River Water Management District
    • Governing Board Meeting to consider District business and conduct public hearings on regulatory and real estate matters. A workshop will follow the meeting.; Tuesday, May 13, 2014, 9:00 a.m.; District Headquarters, 9225 CR 49, Live Oak, FL 32060
      • Hearing Meeting: District Headquarters, 9225 CR 49, Live Oak, FL 32060
• Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
  • Division of Administration
    • The is a meeting of the Board to discuss general board business.; Wednesday, April 30, 2014, 11:00 a.m.; Florida Agricultural Museum; 1850 Princess Place Road; Palm Coast, Florida 32164
      • Hearing Meeting: Florida Agricultural Museum; 1850 Princess Place Road; Palm Coast, Florida 32164

6. Notices of Petitions and Dispositions Regarding Declaratory Stat

• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Construction Industry Licensing Board
    • 14471544
    • 14471738

7. Notices Regarding Bids, Proposals and Purchasing

• Department of Military Affairs
  • Departmental
    • Department of Military Affairs, Departmental
• Department of Education
  • Florida School for the Deaf and the Blind
    • Department of Education, Florida School for the Deaf and the Blind
    • Department of Education, Florida School for the Deaf and the Blind

8. Miscellaneous

• Department of Education
  • Departmental
    • Department of Education, Departmental