Vol. 41, No. 81 (04/27/2015)

1. Notices of Development of Proposed Rules and Negotiated Rulemaking

• Water Management Districts
  • South Florida Water Management District
    • The District is proposing to update its rules regarding the C-51 Basin to reflect changes in basin conditions since the rule was originally implemented in 1987. These changes include an update to the extent of the basin boundaries and topographic ...
• Department of State
  • Division of Historical Resources
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• Department of Economic Opportunity
  • Division of Workforce Services
    • The purpose of the rule is to incorporate updated forms into the rule, eliminate references to obsolete forms, and to clarify how the remaining forms are to be used.
• Department of Education
  • State Board of Education
    • The purpose and effect of this rule development is to establish uniform procedures and format for the submission, review and approval by the Department of Education of school district systems for personnel evaluation under Section 1012.34, Florida ...
    • The purpose and effect of this rule development is to fulfill requirements under Section 1012.34, Florida Statutes, including the adoption of the formula that measures individual student learning growth, as approved by the Commissioner of Education, ...
• Department of Corrections
  • Departmental
    • The purpose and effect of the amendment is make clear that inmate grievances that violate Rule 33-602.203(7), F.A.C., will not be treated as grievances, but as contraband. This puts all inmates and Department staff on notice of how such grievances ...

2. Proposed Rules

• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Division of Pari-Mutuel Wagering
    • The purpose and effect of the rule is to comply with the final order dated March 25, 2015, entered by Administrative Law Judge W. David Watkins in case number 14-6129RX, which held that the existing rule was vague.
      • Due of Comment: 5/18/2015
• Department of Children and Families
  • Mental Health Program
    • The purpose of the proposed rule is to add language incorporating the licensing fee, and include provisions increasing the length of time a license is active from one year to two years. The effect will be the simplification of the regulatory ...
      • Due of Comment: 5/18/2015
• Water Management Districts
  • Southwest Florida Water Management District
    • The purpose of this rulemaking is to amend the Water Use Permit Applicant’s Handbook Part B, Section 1.4.13 to establish an exception from certain water use permitting requirements for the Board of Trustees of the Internal Improvement Trust Fund ...
      • Due of Comment: 5/18/2015

3. Notices of Changes, Corrections and Withdrawals

• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Division of Pari-Mutuel Wagering
    • Procedures for Sampling of Racing Animals
• Department of Financial Services
  • Division of Accounting and Auditing
    • Registration, Procedures for Filing Claim
• Department of Health
  • Division of Health Access and Tobacco
    • Definitions. , Client Eligibility. , Patient Selection and Referral. , Volunteer Provider Eligibility. , Contract Requirements. , Covered Services. , Annual Report.

4. Petitions and Dispositions Regarding Rule Variance or Waiver

• Florida Housing Finance Corporation
  • Departmental
    • SP Crossings, LLC, from Rule 67-21.003(8)(j), Florida Administrative Code, in which the Petitioner is requesting an increase in the total number of units from 344 to 290 and a decrease in the Total Set-Aside Percentage from 100% to approximately 84%.
• Department of Health
  • Board of Medicine
    • waiver or variance filed by Mohammed Hadi, M.D., from Rule 64B8-4.009, F.A.C., with regard to the requirement for submission of documentation of medical education directly from Petitioner’s medical school. Comments on this petition should be filed ...
    • waiver or variance filed by Ziad Mattar, M.D., from Rule 64B8-4.009, F.A.C., with regard to the requirement for submission of documentation of medical education directly from Petitioner’s medical school. Comments on this petition should be filed ...
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Division of Hotels and Restaurants
    • On April 06, 2015 the Division of Hotels and Restaurants received a Petition for an Emergency Variance for Subparagraph 61C-1.004(1)(a), Florida Administrative Code, Section 5-203.13, 2009 FDA Food Code, Subparagraph 61C-1.004(2)(a), Florida ...

5. Notices of Meetings, Workshops and Public Hearings

• Department of Transportation
  • Departmental
    • Access Managment Review Committee Meetings; MAY 4, 2015, 1:00 pm; FDOT DISTRCT OFFICE, CHIPLEY, FL
      • Hearing Meeting: FDOT DISTRCT OFFICE, CHIPLEY, FL
• Department of Management Services
  • State Retirement Commission
    • To conduct hearings pursuant to section 121.23, Florida Statutes, and to consider other matters related to the business of the Commission.; April 30, 2015, 9:00 a.m. and May 1, 2015, 9:00 a.m.; The Embassy Suites Fort Lauderdale, 1100 SE 17th Street,...
      • Hearing Meeting: The Embassy Suites Fort Lauderdale, 1100 SE 17th Street, Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33316
• Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
  • Division of Administration
    • This is a meeting of the Executive Committee to discuss general business.; Thursday, May 7, 2015, 4:00 p.m.; Florida Agriculture Center & Horse Park Authority; 11008 S. Highway 475; Ocala, Florida 34480
      • Hearing Meeting: Florida Agriculture Center & Horse Park Authority; 11008 S. Highway 475; Ocala, Florida 34480
• State Board of Administration
  • Departmental
    • General business of the Audit Committee; Monday, May 18, 2015, 9:30 a.m. to 12:00 a.m. (EST); Hermitage Room, First Floor, The Hermitage Centre, 1801 Hermitage Blvd, Tallahassee, Florida 32308
      • Hearing Meeting: Hermitage Room, First Floor, The Hermitage Centre, 1801 Hermitage Blvd, Tallahassee, Florida 32308
• Department of Children and Families
  • Refugee Services
    • Title: Organizational Meeting of Negotiation Team for the Primary Health Care Services for Cuban/Haitian Refugees and Entrants in Miami-Dade County (ITN# SNR15K01). Description: As provided for in Sections 2.5 and 5.3 of this ITN which was ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Florida Department of Children and Families 1317 Winewood Blvd. Bldg. 6, Conference Room A Tallahassee, FL 32399-0700 Conference Call-In Number: 1-888-670-3525 Conference Participation Code: 4471182592#
• 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 may follow the board meeting. On Friday, May 15, 2015, at 9:00 a.m., the Governing Board members will leave Putnam ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Putnam Lodge, 15487 Northwest Highway 19, Cross City, FL 32628
• Department of Elder Affairs
  • Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program
    • East Central Council LTCOP business; May 12, June 9, July 14, August 11, 2015; 12 - 1:30 p.m. (new time); Renaissance Senior Center, 3800 S Econlockhatchee Trail, Orlando, FL 32829
      • Hearing Meeting: Renaissance Senior Center, 3800 S Econlockhatchee Trail, Orlando, FL 32829
    • Brevard Council LTCOP business; May 14, June 11, July 9, August 13, September 10, October 8, November 12, December 10, 2015; 1:00 - 2:30 p.m.; Government Center in Viera, 2725 Judge Fran Jamieson Way, Building C, Atlantic Room, Viera, FL
      • Hearing Meeting: Government Center in Viera, 2725 Judge Fran Jamieson Way, Building C, Atlantic Room, Viera, FL
• Department of Health
  • Division of Environmental Health
    • AMENDED NOTICE: Routine meeting of the Advisory Council on Radiation Protection to discuss and make recommendations on, or issues relating to, the following: radiation protection; radiation exposure and dose; national organizations and professional ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Tampa Airport Marriott, Duval Room, 4200 George J. Bean Parkway, Tampa, Florida 33607
• Department of Education
  • Departmental
    • This meeting is to discuss the development of a Steering Committee and the further development of the Children’s Camp.; Wednesday, May 6, 2015 at 5:30 P.M.; Telephone Number: 888-670-3525 Participant Code: 1242528392 then #
      • Hearing Meeting: Telephone Number: 888-670-3525 Participant Code: 1242528392 then #
• Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles
  • Departmental
    • The Motorist Modernization Advisory Board is meeting to receive an update on Phase 1 of the Motorist Modernization project. System functionality and requirements will also be presented to the group for consideration and input. Agenda: 1. Roll ...
      • Hearing Meeting: 2900 Apalachee Parkway, Tallahassee Florida 32399, Conference Room A427, GoTo Meeting call-in information is also provided below
• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • The Brand Advocates, Inc.
    • FDOT District Six will conduct a Cultural Resource Committee (CRC) meeting for the Venetian Causeway Project Development & Environment (PD&E) Study. The study will examine the potential replacement or rehabilitation of the twelve existing bridges (...
      • Hearing Meeting: 1000 Venetian Way Condominium Building (Clubhouse), 1000 Venetian Way, Miami, Florida 33139
    • The purpose of the proposed project is to address identified structural and functional deficiencies of the twelve existing bridges (ten low-level fixed spans and two movable bascules) through potential alternatives such as replacement or ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Miami Beach Botanical Garden, 2000 Convention Center Drive, Miami Beach, FL 33139
• Department of State
  • Division of Library and Information Services
    • The Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) Advisory Council will review federal fiscal year 2015 grant applications for LSTA funds. The public can join by conference call using the following: Dial-in number: 1.888.670.3525 Access code: ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Room 307, R.A. Gray Building, 500 South Bronough Street, Tallahassee, FL 32399 Or by phone
• Water Management Districts
  • Southwest Florida Water Management District
    • Public meeting to identify, evaluate and select District lands to be recommended to the District’s Governing Board for consideration as potential surplus property.; Tuesday, May 5, 2015; 8:00 a.m.; SWFWMD Headquarters, 2379 Broad Street, Brooksville,...
      • Hearing Meeting: SWFWMD Headquarters, 2379 Broad Street, Brooksville, FL 34604
• Department of State
  • Division of Library and Information Services
    • The Division of Library and Information Services' Senior Managers will review federal fiscal year 2015 grant applications for Library Services and Technology Act funds. The public can join by conference call using the following: Dial-in number: ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Room 307, R.A. Gray Building, 500 South Bronough Street, Tallahassee, FL 32399 Or by phone

6. Notices Regarding Bids, Proposals and Purchasing

• Department of Education
  • University of North Florida
    • Department of Education, University of North Florida
• Expressway Authorities
  • Miami-Dade Expressway Authority "MDX"
    • Expressway Authorities, Miami-Dade Expressway Authority "MDX"

7. Miscellaneous

• Agency for Health Care Administration
  • Certificate of Need
    • Agency for Health Care Administration, Certificate of Need