Vol. 42, No. 80 (04/25/2016)

1. Notices of Development of Proposed Rules and Negotiated Rulemaking

• Department of Environmental Protection
  • Departmental
    • The Department of Environmental Protection (department) is initiating rulemaking to consider proposed revisions to the human health-based surface water quality criteria in Chapter 62-302, F.A. C., that are designed to ensure that Floridians can ...
    • The Florida Department of Environmental Protection (department) is amending Chapter 62-303, F.A.C., to update the listing methodology for assessing human health-based water quality criteria as part of the process to identify impaired surface ...
• Commission on Ethics
  • Departmental
    • The purpose of a rule amendment would be to provide for participation by complainants in hearings where the Commission determines probable cause concerning allegations by those complainants.
• Department of Education
  • State Board of Education
    • The purpose of this rule development is to incorporate by reference all Gold Standard Career Pathways Statewide Articulation Agreements based on industry certifications published by the Department of Education annually as the “Industry Certification ...
    • The purpose of this rule development is to amend the rule to include updates to the most recent Industry Certification Funding List to be adopted by reference. The effect of the rule development is to ensure that the weights for certifications on ...
    • The purpose of this rule development is the annual approval of the Career and Professional Education Act (CAPE) Postsecondary Industry Certification Funding List. The requirement for rule adoption by the State Board of Education can be found in ...

2. Proposed Rules

• Water Management Districts
  • South Florida Water Management District
    • The Joint Administrative Procedures Committee recently reviewed the District’s Vendor Suspension Rules and advised the District of the need to amend the rules in order to correct a reference and state the circumstances and conditions for ...
      • Due of Comment: 5/16/2016
  • Southwest Florida Water Management District
    • The purpose of this rulemaking is to establish minimum flows pursuant to Section 373.042, F.S., for the Gum Slough Spring Run located in Marion and Sumter Counties. The effect of the rule is to support the District’s water supply planning, water use ...
      • Due of Comment: 5/16/2016
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Regulatory Council of Community Association Managers
    • To adjust the portion of the examination fee that is paid to the testing service.
      • Due of Comment: 5/16/2016
• Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
  • Division of Agricultural Water Policy
    • The purpose of this rule is to effect agricultural nonpoint source pollutant reduction in Florida through the implementation of Best Management Practices to ensure that agricultural discharges have minimal individual or cumulative adverse impacts to ...
      • Due of Comment: 5/16/2016
• Department of State
  • Division of Elections
    • This rule is being amended to increase the efficiency of the elections fraud complaint referral process by streamlining how a legally cognizable complaint may be referred to a state attorney or statewide prosecutor.
      • Due of Comment: 5/16/2016
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Board of Accountancy
    • The Board proposes the rule amendment to update the education requirements for concentrations in accounting and business.
      • Due of Comment: 5/16/2016

3. Notices of Changes, Corrections and Withdrawals

• Department of Environmental Protection
  • Departmental
    • Table: Surface Water Quality Criteria
    • Drinking Water Use Support and Protection of Human Health, Drinking Water Use Support and Protection of Human Health
• Department of State
  • Division of Historical Resources
    • Division of Historical Resources Grant Programs & Requirements
• Department of Health
  • Board of Dentistry
    • Prohibitions
    • Training, Education, Certification, and Requirements for Issuance of Permits

4. Petitions and Dispositions Regarding Rule Variance or Waiver

• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Division of Hotels and Restaurants
    • On April 21, 2016, the Division issued an order. The Final Order was in response to a Petition for an emergency Variance from Lake Nona Central USTA, filed February 3, 2016, and advertised on February 5, 2016 in Vol. 42, No. 24, of the Florida ...
    • The Department of Business and Professional Regulation, Division of Hotels and Restaurants, Bureau of Elevator Safety hereby gives notice: On April 21, 2016, the Division issued an order. The Final Order was in response to a Petition for an ...

5. Notices of Meetings, Workshops and Public Hearings

• Executive Office of the Governor
  • Division of Emergency Management
    • In accordance with the timeframe set forth in section 120.525, Florida Statutes, a Public Opening is hereby noticed within the timeline for the Request for Proposal (RFP-DEM-15-16-066) for Hurricane Loss Mitigation Program, Residential Construction ...
      • Hearing Meeting: William E. Sadowski Office Building 2555 Shumard Oak Blvd, Room 120L Tallahassee, FL 32399
• Department of Children and Families
  • Departmental
    • Circuit 6 Joint Pinellas and Pasco Community Alliance Meeting Discussion will include Community Engagement and Safety Campaign Information (Safe Sleep, Who's Watching Your Children and Drowning Prevention); Monday, May 9, 2016 at 2:00 PM; Pasco ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Pasco Sheriff's Office Child Protective Investigation Division Conference Room 100 7601 Little Road New Port Richey, FL
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Florida Real Estate Commission
    • The Probable Cause Panel will meet to conduct a private meeting to review cases to determine probable cause and to conduct a public meeting to review cases where probable cause was previously found. All or part of this meeting may be conducted as a ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Zora Neale Hurston Building, North Tower, Suite N901, 400 West Robinson Street, Orlando, Florida 32801.
    • Official business of Commission – among topics include, but not limited to, are proposed legislation affecting Chapter 475, Part I, F.S., Chapter 61J2 rule discussion, budget discussions, escrow disbursement requests, recovery fund claims, education ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Zora Neale Hurston Building, North Tower, Suite N901, 400 West Robinson Street, Orlando, Florida 32801.
• Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
  • Division of Marketing and Development
    • Annual Reports on the Status of the Industry, Research and Promotion, Report on Viticulture Trust Fund Collections, as well as an "Export Opportunities" presentation.; Tuesday, May 10, 2016 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM (EDT); Mid-Florida Research and ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Mid-Florida Research and Education Center Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences University of Florida 2725 South Binion Road Apopka, FL 32703-8504 (407) 884-2034 Fax: (407) 814-6186
• Water Management Districts
  • South Florida Water Management District
    • Palm Beach International Agricultural will hold a public meeting to educate the public about modern agriculture in the county and state, and its foundational role in advancing our quality of life and driving local, regional, national and global ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Palm Beach County Convention Center 650 Okeechobee Blvd., West Palm Beach Florida
• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • Florida Birth-Related Neurological Injury Compensation Association
    • General; May 7, 2016; 10:00 a.m.; Hyatt Regency Orlando International Airport 9300 Airport Blvd Orlando, FL 32827 Telephone: 407-825-1234
      • Hearing Meeting: Hyatt Regency Orlando International Airport 9300 Airport Blvd Orlando, FL 32827 Telephone: 407-825-1234
  • 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: 1416 N. Adams Street Tallahassee, Florida 32303 CALL IN: 1-888-670-3525 CODE: 5073148497
• Public Service Commission
  • Departmental
    • The purpose of this series of Bond Team meetings is to allow members of the Bond Team, as authorized by Financing Order No. PSC-15-0537-FOF-EI, issued November 19, 2015, to work cooperatively to establish the structuring, marketing, and pricing of ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Florida Public Service Commission, Gerald L. Gunter Building, Room 154, 2540 Shumard Oak Boulevard, Tallahassee, Florida 32399
• Water Management Districts
  • Southwest Florida Water Management District
    • Peace River Manasota Regional Water Supply Authority 25th Anniversary Celebration of the Peace River Facility. One or more Governing Board members may attend.; Friday, May 6, 2016; 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.; 8998 SW County Road 769 (Kings Highway), ...
      • Hearing Meeting: 8998 SW County Road 769 (Kings Highway), Arcadia, FL 34269
• Department of Environmental Protection
  • Departmental
    • Announcing a Public Meeting for the Basin Management Action Plan (BMAP) for the Lower and Middle Suwannee River and associated springs. Topics will include an overview of the Draft BMAP and the BMAP adoption schedule. The BMAP is the means for ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Suwannee River Water Management District 9225 CR49 Live Oak, FL 32060
    • Announcing a Public Meeting for the Basin Management Action Plan (BMAP) for the Jackson Blue Spring and Merritts Mill Pond. Topics will include a review of the BMAP process and a presentation on the Draft BMAP for the basin. The BMAP is the means ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Auditorium Jackson County Extension Office 2741 Pennsylvania Ave. Marianna, FL 32448
• Department of Transportation
  • Departmental
    • The purpose of the I-75 Relief Task Force meetings is to provide consensus recommendations for maximizing existing and developing new high-capacity transportation corridors to serve the Tampa Bay to Northeast Florida area, with initial emphasis on ...
      • Hearing Meeting: The Palace Grand, 275 Della Court, Spring Hill, Florida 34606.
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Construction Industry Licensing Board
    • CE/Exams/Public Awareness committee meeting of the board.; Tuesday, May 10, 2016, 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.
    • General business, disciplinary and committee meetings of the board.; Wednesday, May 11, 2016, 12:00 Noon; Thursday, May 12, 2016, 8:00am; Friday, May 13, 2016, 8:00am, or soon thereafter.; Embassy Suites Orlando - North, 225 Shorecrest Drive, ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Embassy Suites Orlando - North, 225 Shorecrest Drive, Altamonte Springs, FL 32701.
• Department of Management Services
  • E911 Board
    • This meeting is in place of the previous noticed June 2016 Florida E911 meeting, the meeting has been moved back a week. Original dates were June 15-16, 2016.; June 22-23, 2016 9am to conclusion of business.; Gainesville, FL
      • Hearing Meeting: Gainesville, FL
• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • Region VII Training Council
    • Trust Fund Budgets CJSTC Rules Criminal Justice Training; May 12, 2016, 10:00 a.m.; Technical Education Center Osceola (TECO) 501 Simpson Road, Kissimmee, FL 34744
      • Hearing Meeting: Technical Education Center Osceola (TECO) 501 Simpson Road, Kissimmee, FL 34744
• Department of Health
  • Board of Osteopathic Medicine
    • The meeting has been cancelled.; May 25, 2016, 3:00p.m.; Telephone: (888) 670-3525 Participation Code: 4625909332
      • Hearing Meeting: Telephone: (888) 670-3525 Participation Code: 4625909332
• Department of Education
  • Departmental
    • Florida Rehabilitation Council Public Awareness Committee General Business.; Wednesday, May 25, 10:00am-12:00pm EST; Conference call 1-888-670-3525 passcode (7513637441)
      • Hearing Meeting: Conference call 1-888-670-3525 passcode (7513637441)
    • Florida Rehabilitation Council Planning/Coordination Committee General Business. ; Tuesday, May 19, 2:30pm-4:30pm EST; Conference call 1-888-670-3525 passcode (7513637441)
      • Hearing Meeting: Conference call 1-888-670-3525 passcode (7513637441)
• Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
  • Departmental
    • The Florida Agriculture in the Classroom board of directors will gather for a regularly scheduled board meeting.; Monday May 16, 2016, 11 a.m.; Florida Farm Bureau, 5700 S.W. 34th St., Gainesville, FL 32608
      • Hearing Meeting: Florida Farm Bureau, 5700 S.W. 34th St., Gainesville, FL 32608

6. Notices of Petitions and Dispositions Regarding Declaratory Stat

• Department of Financial Services
  • Finance
    • FirstKey Business Lending, LLC, (FKBL) on March 31, 2016.; The petition seeks the Office’s interpretation on the following: Whether FKBL is required to be licensed as a Florida mortgage lender to make investment property loans depends on two factors:...
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Division of Florida Condominiums, Timeshares and Mobile Homes
    • William J. Cochran, Unit Owner, In Re: Madeira Beach Yacht Club Condominium Association, Inc., Docket No. 2016016438, filed on April 15, 2016.; Whether section 718.110(1)(a), Florida Statutes, requires a two-thirds or four-fifths affirmative vote is ...
    • Patrick Jandebeur, In Re: Marine Terrace Association, Inc., Docket No. 2016019231, filed on April 19, 2016.; Whether a board member, who was found to have committed a felony, is eligible to serve on the board pursuant to section 719.106(1)(a)2., ...

7. Notices Regarding Bids, Proposals and Purchasing

• Department of Environmental Protection
  • Departmental
    • Department of Environmental Protection, Departmental
• Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
  • Division of Administration
    • Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Division of Administration