Vol. 40, No. 78 (04/22/2014)

1. Notices of Development of Proposed Rules and Negotiated Rulemaking

• Department of Financial Services
  • Securities
    • The proposed amendments update the rules relating to the registration of securities.

2. Proposed Rules

• Department of Education
  • State Board of Education
    • The purpose is to repeal rule 6A-6.021, F.A.C. as it references an equivalency exam which is no longer available and rule 6A-6.0201, F.A.C., references the new equivalency exam available as of January 1, 2014.
      • Due of Comment: 5/13/2014
    • The purpose and effect of this amendment is to clarify which English Language Learners (ELLs) should be annually assessed on the English Language Proficiency assessment in response to a recent audit finding by the United States Department of ...
      • Due of Comment: 5/13/2014
    • The purpose of this rule amendment is to revise the postsecondary course equivalency to the competencies contained in two credits of secondary foreign language. The effect changes the equivalency from 8-10 semester credits to completion of a ...
      • Due of Comment: 5/13/2014
    • The purpose and effect of this new rule is to incorporate by reference and implement the model application and model evaluation instrument developed by the Department for District Innovation Schools of Technology.
      • Due of Comment: 5/13/2014
    • The purpose of this rule revision is to amend the rule to adopt updated funding weights for industry certifications on the 2013-14 Industry Certification Funding List. The effect of this amendment is to ensure that appropriate weights, in accordance ...
      • Due of Comment: 5/13/2014
    • The purpose of this amendment is to incorporate by reference the updated Gold Standard Career Pathways Statewide Articulation Agreements. Gold Standard Career Pathways Articulation Agreements are based on industry certifications and guarantee ...
      • Due of Comment: 5/13/2014
• Department of Health
  • Board of Psychology
    • Update the Application for Psychologist Limited Licensure incorporated by reference.
      • Due of Comment: 5/13/2014
    • Update the Application for Provisional Psychology Licensure incorporated by reference.
      • Due of Comment: 5/13/2014
    • Update the applications incorporated by reference.
      • Due of Comment: 5/13/2014

3. Notices of Changes, Corrections and Withdrawals

• Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
  • Division of Agricultural Water Policy
    • Approved BMPS, Presumption of Compliance, Notice of Intent to Implement, Record Keeping, Previously Submitted Notices of Intent to Implement
• Department of Economic Opportunity
  • Division of Community Development
    • Definitions and Forms, Application Process, Certification Decision

4. Petitions and Dispositions Regarding Rule Variance or Waiver

• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Division of Hotels and Restaurants
    • 220 Riverside Building. Petitioner seeks a variance of the requirements of ASME A17.1b, Section 2.20.1, 2.18.5.1, 2.20.4, 2.20.5 and 2.20.9 as adopted by 61C-5.001(1)(a), Florida Administrative Code that requires steel ropes of a minimum diameter of ...
    • On April 21, 2014 the Division issued an order. The Final Order was in response to a Petition for an emergency Variance from Ritz Carlton Beach Resort, filed April 7, 2014, and advertised on April 10, 2014 in Vol. 40, No. 70, of the Florida ...

5. Notices of Meetings, Workshops and Public Hearings

• Department of State
  • Division of Library and Information Services
    • This is a recurring meeting of the Metadata work group, as a part of the Florida Statewide Digital Action Plan project. The project: focuses on bringing together and expanding Florida's digital collections, requires a cooperative approach, ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Metadata online meeting room
• Department of Environmental Protection
  • Departmental
    • Presentation of an update to the management plan for Devil’s Millhopper Geological State Park.; April 30, 2014, 6:30 p.m.; Millhopper Branch, Alachua County Library, 3145 NW 43rd Street, Gainesville, Florida 32606
      • Hearing Meeting: Millhopper Branch, Alachua County Library, 3145 NW 43rd Street, Gainesville, Florida 32606
    • Presentation and discussion of an update to the management plan for Devil’s Millhopper Geological State Park with the advisory group members.; Thursday, May 1, 2014, 9:00 a.m.; The Florida Park Service District 2 Office, Paynes Prairie Preserve ...
      • Hearing Meeting: The Florida Park Service District 2 Office, Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park, 4801 Camp Ranch Road, Gainesville, Florida, 32641
    • The Coral Reef Conservation Program is holding the third meeting of the Our Florida Reefs Northern Community Working Group for working group members to continue their educational presentations about the coral reef and other marine resources of ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Room C, Palm Beach County – South County Civic Center, 16700 Jog Road, Delray Beach, FL 33446
• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • Enterprise Florida, Inc.
    • This meeting will discuss on-going issues, developing issues and other matters.; Thursday, May 22, 2014 8:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.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 Education
  • Division of Florida Colleges
    • Presidential Finalist Interview; 4 p.m., Tuesday, April 29, 2014; Wyndham's Bay Point Resort
      • Hearing Meeting: Wyndham's Bay Point Resort
• Expressway Authorities
  • Orlando-Orange County Expressway Authority
    • The Orlando-Orange County Expressway Authority invites the public to attend a community open house to preview the upcoming State Road 429 (Daniel Webster Western Beltway) / Schofield Road Interchange Construction Project. To improve access to SR 429 ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Orange County National Golf Center, 16301 Phil Ritson Way, Winter Garden, FL 34787
• Department of Transportation
  • Departmental
    • The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT), District One, is holding a public hearing about a pedestrian refuge islands design project on Bee Ridge Road (SR 758) from US 41 to Dunn Drive. In 2011, Florida pedestrian fatality rates were ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Trinity United Methodist Church - Heritage Hall 4150 S. Shade Avenue Sarasota, Fl 34231
• Regional Planning Councils
  • East Central Florida Regional Planning Council
    • Monthly meeting of the Executive Committee; May 21, 2014, 9:00 a.m.; ECFRPC Office, 309 Cranes Roost Blvd., Suite 2000, Mayor John H. Land Board Room, Altamonte Springs, FL 32701
      • Hearing Meeting: ECFRPC Office, 309 Cranes Roost Blvd., Suite 2000, Mayor John H. Land Board Room, Altamonte Springs, FL 32701
    • Regular monthly meeting of the East Central Florida Regional Planning Council; May 21, 2014, 10:00 a.m.; ECFRPC Office, 309 Cranes Roost Blvd., Suite 2000, Mayor John H. Land Board Room, Altamonte Springs, FL 32701
      • Hearing Meeting: ECFRPC Office, 309 Cranes Roost Blvd., Suite 2000, Mayor John H. Land Board Room, Altamonte Springs, FL 32701
• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • South Dade Soil and Water Conservation District
    • Regular agenda items for presentation to the Board of Supervisors, Ag Lab Report, MIL Report, and District Projects.; Thursday, April 24, 2014 9:30 a.m.; USDA Florida City Service Center 1450 N. Krome Ave. #102
      • Hearing Meeting: USDA Florida City Service Center 1450 N. Krome Ave. #102
• Department of Financial Services
  • Division of Treasury
    • Deferred Compensation Advisory Council Meeting.; May 13, 2014, 9:30 a.m.; The Hermitage Centre, Conference Room 440-C, 1801 Hermitage Bldg., Tallahassee, Florida
      • Hearing Meeting: The Hermitage Centre, Conference Room 440-C, 1801 Hermitage Bldg., Tallahassee, Florida
• Department of Health
  • Board of Pharmacy
    • General board business.; Thursday, May 1, 2014, at 10:00a.m.; Conference Call: 1(888) 670-3525 - Conference Code: 513 489 6685
      • Hearing Meeting: Conference Call: 1(888) 670-3525 - Conference Code: 513 489 6685
• Department of Management Services
  • Personnel Management System
    • 1.Steering Committee votes on charity applications for participation in the 2014 campaign. 2.Old/New Business. ; Wednesday, April 30, 2014; 2:30pm - 5:00pm Thursday, May 1, 2014; 9:00am - 12:00pm Thursday, May 15, 2014; 9:00am - 12:00pm; ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Department of Management Services 4050 Esplanade Way, Room 101 Tallahassee, FL 32399-0950
• Department of Transportation
  • Departmental
    • Florida Scenic Highway Program; May 5, 2014, 10:00AM - 4:00PM; Florida Turnpike Headquarters - Auditorium A Turkey Lake Service Plaza, Milepost 263 Ocoee, FL 34761
      • Hearing Meeting: Florida Turnpike Headquarters - Auditorium A Turkey Lake Service Plaza, Milepost 263 Ocoee, FL 34761
• Department of State
  • Departmental
    • Viva Florida partner teleconference to share information about the Department of State’s National Travel & Tourism Week social media campaign. In addition, partners will provide updates on their Viva Florida efforts and share opportunities for ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Teleconference

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

• Department of Environmental Protection
  • Departmental
    • Florida Wildlife Federation vs. Department of Environmental Protection; Case No.: 14-1644RP; Rule No.: 62-42.100, 62-42.200, 62-42.300; Petition
• Florida Housing Finance Corporation
  • Departmental
    • 2401 NW, LLC vs. Florida Housing Finance Corporation; Case No.: 14-1547RP; Rule No.: 67-60.006, 67-60.009; Petition
• Department of Environmental Protection
  • Departmental
    • Paul Still vs. Department of Environmental Protection; Case No.: 14-1443RU; Petition
• Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
  • Division of Licensing
    • Ronald G. Beermunder vs. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Division of Licensing; Case No.: 14-1203RP; Rule No.: 5N-1.100, 5N-1.134; Dismissed
    • Ronald G. Beermunder vs. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Division of Licensing; Case No.: 13-4239RX; Rule No.: 5N-1.134; Dismissed

7. Miscellaneous

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