Vol. 40, No. 95 (05/15/2014)

1. Notices of Development of Proposed Rules and Negotiated Rulemaking

• Department of Health
  • Board of Medicine
    • The Board proposes the development of a rule amendment to reduce the licensure renewal fee for one biennial period.
    • The Board proposes the development of a rule amendment to address the issue of ordering controlled substances for hospitalized patients through the use of telemedicine.
  • Board of Osteopathic Medicine
    • The Board proposes the development of a rule amendment to address the issue of ordering controlled substances for hospitalized patients through the use of telemedicine.

2. Proposed Rules

• Department of Juvenile Justice
  • Detention Services
    • Amendments are necessary to comply with a recent appellate decision invalidating portions of the department's rules implementing detention cost sharing. The amendments provide a definition for "final court disposition," and create a methodology for ...
      • Due of Comment: 6/5/2014
• Department of Health
  • Board of Optometry
    • The Board proposes the rule amendment to clarify that optometrists performing public service visual screenings or visual screenings for governmental agencies do not become the optometrist/licensed practitioner of record, nor will the patient record ...
      • Due of Comment: 6/5/2014
    • The Board proposes the rule amendment to update Form # DH-MQA 1128, “Application for Licensure As Certified Optometrist,” revised 2/2014, and to update the Board’s website address.
      • Due of Comment: 6/5/2014
    • The Board proposes the rule amendment to update Form # DH-MQA 1128, “Application for Licensure As Certified Optometrist,” revised 2/2014, and to update the Board’s website address. SUMMARY: The rule amendment will update the application form # DH-...
      • Due of Comment: 6/5/2014
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Florida Building Commission
    • To clarify the application deadline for revised accredited advanced courses, when course providers can select the self-affirm option upon revising a previously approved accredited course, and accreditation of advanced courses for future editions of ...
      • Due of Comment: 6/5/2014
• Department of Corrections
  • Departmental
    • The purpose and effect of the proposed rule is to clarify that commercial photographs are not allowed to be received as routine mail.
      • Due of Comment: 6/5/2014
• Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
  • Division of Plant Industry
    • The proposed is to add four new noxious weeds to the Noxious Weed List and to add an exemption for a specific algae-like organism from non-native permitting requirements. Both of the changes have undergone scientific review and are well justified.
      • Due of Comment: 6/5/2014
• Department of Legal Affairs
  • Division of Victim Services and Criminal Justice Programs
    • The proposed rule amendments are intended to reflect changes to benefits with regard to the recent changes in the Consumer Price Index
      • Due of Comment: 6/5/2014

3. Petitions and Dispositions Regarding Rule Variance or Waiver

• Department of Health
  • Division of Emergency Preparedness and Community Support
    • Variance or Wavier from Florida Administrative Code, 64J-1.011(3) for an individual that failed to renew his certification within 180 days of the expiration date, December 1, 2012. Mr. George C. Beutell is requesting a variance or wavier from ...
  • Board of Medicine
    • waiver or variance filed by Magdy Mohamed El-Sayed Ahmed, M.D., from Rule 64B8-4.004(2), F.A.C., with regard to the requirement for fellowship training. Comments on this petition should be filed with the Board of Medicine, 4052 Bald Cypress Way, Bin ...
• Department of Financial Services
  • Division of Funeral, Cemetery, and Consumer Services
    • waiver of certain requirements of rule 69K-18.004(3), FAC. The petition was filed on behalf of S.E Funeral Homes of Florida, LLC and S.E Combined Services of Florida, LLC, which are acquiring certain funeral establishments that are currently ...

4. Notices of Meetings, Workshops and Public Hearings

• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Barbers' Board
    • General board business.; August 4, 2014, 9:00 a.m.; Crown Plaza Hotel, 200 East Gregory Street, Pensacola, Florida 32502, (850)433-3336
      • Hearing Meeting: Crown Plaza Hotel, 200 East Gregory Street, Pensacola, Florida 32502, (850)433-3336
• Department of Transportation
  • Departmental
    • This public hearing is being held to give interested persons an opportunity to express their views concerning the location, conceptual design, and social, economic and environmental effects of Financial Project ID Number 430910-1, otherwise known as ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Embassy Suites, 9300 Baymeadows Road, Jacksonville, FL 32256
• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • The Brand Advocates, Inc.
    • Public Hearing Notice State Road (SR) 847/NW 47 Avenue from NW 183 Street in Miami-Dade County To Premier Parkway in Broward County Project Development & Environment (PD&E) Study Financial Project Number: 430637-1-22-01 Federal Aid Project:...
      • Hearing Meeting: Florida Memorial University Albert E. & Sadie B. Smith Dining Hall/Conference Center 15800 NW 42 Avenue, Miami Gardens, FL 33054
  • Hardee County Economic Development Authority
    • General Meeting; Tuesday, May 27, 2014; 8:30 a.m.; 412 West Orange Street, Room 102, Wauchula, FL 33873
      • Hearing Meeting: 412 West Orange Street, Room 102, Wauchula, FL 33873
• Department of Education
  • Commission for Independent Education
    • All Degree Granting Institutions and Non-Degree granting Institutions for the following: Disciplinary Matters, Informal Hearings, Institutions Ordered to Appear Back Before the Commission, New Applications for Licensure, Institutional Applications ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Mission Inn Resort and Club, 10400 County Road 48, Howey In The Hills, Florida 34737
• Department of State
  • Division of Cultural Affairs
    • To discuss, review and take action on funding recommendations for grants and any other business which may appropriately come before the Council. Council members must participate in the conference call in order to vote. Note: If a quorum of members ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Division of Cultural Affairs, 329 N. Meridian Street, Tallahassee
• Department of Environmental Protection
  • Departmental
    • Take public testimony on all Florida Forever land acquisition projects, new proposals, and ranking within categories.; June 5, 2014, 6:00 p.m.; DeSoto County Commission Chambers 201 E. Oak Street, Suite 201 Arcadia, FL 34266
      • Hearing Meeting: DeSoto County Commission Chambers 201 E. Oak Street, Suite 201 Arcadia, FL 34266
• Regional Planning Councils
  • South Florida Regional Planning Council
    • Any Development Order received prior to the meeting. Any Generally Inconsistent Comprehensive Plan Amendment Review received prior to the meeting. Meeting on monthly Council business. Call in number 1-888-670-3525, Conference Code 2488435943 then ...
      • Hearing Meeting: South Florida Regional Planning Council, 3440 Hollywood Boulevard, Suite 140, Hollywood, FL 33021
• Department of Management Services
  • Division of Purchasing
    • The Department of Management Services, Division of State Purchasing invites interested parties to attend a Rental Vehicle Industry Meeting. The purpose of this meeting is for the Department to gain additional insight from rental vehicle industry ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Department of Management Services 4050 Esplanade Way, Suite 101 Tallahassee, Florida 32399 Teleconference Information: Toll Free Number: (888)670-3525 Participant Passcode: 89-12-12-69-70 then #
• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • Sunshine State One Call of Florida
    • Purpose: To review and develop proposed revisions to company policies in preparation for the Board Meeting.; Monday, May 19, 2014 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. ; This meeting will be held by teleconference. To participate, call 1-888-670-3525 and enter ...
      • Hearing Meeting: This meeting will be held by teleconference. To participate, call 1-888-670-3525 and enter Meeting ID 8567463178 then #.
• Department of Health
  • Board of Psychology
    • Board Quorum Meeting; NOTICE OF CHANGE – Please note the June 20, 2014 meeting beginning at approximately 8:00 a.m. E.D.T. or soon thereafter, has been rescheduled to take place on June 27, 2014 at 8:00 a.m. E.D.T. or soon thereafter via conference ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Conference Call: 1-888-670-3525. After dialing the meet me number, when prompted, insert the participant code 4389078941 followed by the # sign in order to join the meeting.
    • General Business Meeting; October 17, 2014, 8:00 a.m. E.S.T. or soon thereafter.; Notice of Change in Location: Please note the original meeting location of Tampa Marriott Westshore, 1001 North Westshore Boulevard, Tampa Florida, has been changed to ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Notice of Change in Location: Please note the original meeting location of Tampa Marriott Westshore, 1001 North Westshore Boulevard, Tampa Florida, has been changed to Hyatt Regency Miami, 400 SE Second Avenue, Miami, Florida 33131
• Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
  • Departmental
    • Town Hall Meeting - Old and New Business; May 27, 2014, 6:30 p.m.; Florida State Fairgrounds
      • Hearing Meeting: Florida State Fairgrounds

5. Notices Regarding Bids, Proposals and Purchasing

• Department of Military Affairs
  • Departmental
    • Department of Military Affairs, Departmental
• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • Jacksonville Port Authority
    • Other Agencies and Organizations, Jacksonville Port Authority

6. Miscellaneous

• Department of Environmental Protection
  • Office of the Secretary
    • Department of Environmental Protection, Office of the Secretary
• Department of Health
  • Board of Nursing
    • Department of Health, Board of Nursing
• Department of Financial Services
  • FSC - Financial Institution Regulation
    • Department of Financial Services, FSC - Financial Institution Regulation