Vol. 40, No. 99 (05/21/2014)

1. Notices of Development of Proposed Rules and Negotiated Rulemaking

• State Board of Administration
  • Departmental
    • To amend Rule 19-11.001, F.A.C., to add a definition of “Retirement Date Fund, ” and make a technical correction. To amend Rule 19-11.004, F.A.C., to indicate that members having a Self-Directed Brokerage Account (“SDBA”) are not subject to the ...

2. Proposed Rules

• Department of Financial Services
  • Division of Insurance Agent and Agency Services
    • The proposed rule is amended to conform with revisions to s. 627.4554, F.S., as enacted by SB 166 (Chapter 2013-163, Laws of Florida). SB 166 substantially revised Florida consumer protection laws relating to the sales of annuities by incorporating ...
      • Due of Comment: 6/11/2014
• Department of Corrections
  • Departmental
    • The purpose and effect of the proposed rule is to allow an inmate in maximum management to have recreation privileges up to two two-hour sessions per week if the Institutional Classification Team approves of the privilege after the inmate has spent ...
      • Due of Comment: 6/11/2014

3. Notices of Changes, Corrections and Withdrawals

• Department of Health
  • Board of Orthotists and Prosthetists
    • Citations
• Water Management Districts
  • Southwest Florida Water Management District
    • Permit Processing Fee
• Department of Education
  • Florida School for the Deaf and the Blind
    • Admission and Enrollment Requirements
    • Admission and Enrollment Requirements

4. Petitions and Dispositions Regarding Rule Variance or Waiver

• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Division of Hotels and Restaurants
    • an Emergency Variance for Subparagraph 61C-1.004(1)(a), Florida Administrative Code and Paragraph 5-202.11(A), 2009 FDA Food Code from 60 North Main located in High Springs. The above referenced F.A.C. addresses the requirement that each ...
• Water Management Districts
  • South Florida Water Management District
    • On May 15, 2014, the District's Governing Board issued SFWMD Order No. 2014-038-DAO-ROW to Target Corporation (Application No. 13-0520-7). The petition for waiver was received by the District on May 20, 2013. Notice of receipt of the petition ...
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Division of Hotels and Restaurants
    • Building I & Building II. Petitioner seeks an emergency temporary variance of the requirements of ASME A17.3, Section 3.11.3, as adopted by 61C-5.001(1), Florida Administrative Code that requires upgrading the elevators with firefighters’ emergency ...
    • Everbank Field. Petitioner seeks an emergency variance of the requirements of ASME A17.1b, Section 2.20.4, 2.18.5.1 and 8.11.2.1.3(cc)(1) & (3) as adopted by 61C-5.001(1)(a), Florida Administrative Code that requires steel ropes of a minimum ...
    • On May 19, 2014 the Division issued an order. The Final Order was in response to a Petition for an emergency Variance from Captiva Island Fire Station, filed May 5, 2014, and advertised on May 9, 2014 in Vol. 40, No. 91, of the Florida ...
    • On May 19, 2014, the Department issued a Final Order that was in response to a Petition for Variance from High Point Tower, filed May 5, 2014, and advertised on May 9, 2014 in Vol. 40, No. 91, of the Florida Administrative Register. No comments ...
• Department of Health
  • Board of Medicine
    • waiver filed by Syed Gibran Khurshid, M.D., from Rules 64B8-1.007 and 4.009, F.A.C., with regard to the requirement for submission of the AMA profile for the medical licensure application. Comments on this petition should be filed with the Board of ...

5. Notices of Meetings, Workshops and Public Hearings

• Department of Health
  • Departmental
    • Invitation to Bid Opening by the Procurement Officer for DOH13-048: HIV-1 Viral Load Test Kits. Any person requiring a special accommodation because of a disability at this public meeting should contact the FDOH Purchasing Office at 850-245-4199 ...
      • Hearing Meeting: FDOH Purchasing Office, 4052 Bald Cypress Way Room 310L, Tallahassee, FL 32399
• Department of Environmental Protection
  • Departmental
    • Clean & Resilient Marina and Compliance Assistance workshop for new and existing marine and freshwater marinas, boatyards, and retailers. Participants can learn about how to become designated as a Clean & Resilient Marina, marina best management ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Canaveral Port Authority 445 Challenger Road Cape Canaveral, FL 32920
    • This meeting is to review discussion items and recommendations concerning the Department of Environmental Protections's Clean Marina Program and Clean Vessel Act Program.; June 17, 2014 1:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.; Canaveral Port Authority 445 ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Canaveral Port Authority 445 Challenger Road Cape Canaveral, FL 32920
• Department of Health
  • Board of Nursing Home Administrators
    • General board business.; Friday, June 20, 2014, commencing at 9:00 a.m.; Renaissance at Sea World, 6677 Sea Harbor Drive, Orlando, Florida 32821 (407) 351-5555.
      • Hearing Meeting: Renaissance at Sea World, 6677 Sea Harbor Drive, Orlando, Florida 32821 (407) 351-5555.
• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • Able Trust
    • The Able Trust (Florida Endowment Foundation for Vocational Rehabilitation) will hold its quarterly Board of Directors meeting and annual meeting. The agenda will include review of financial reports, grant recommendations to assist in creating ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Golden Eagle Golf & Country Club, 3700 Golden Eagle Drive East, Tallahassee, FL 32312
• Department of Children and Families
  • Agency for Persons with Disabilities
    • Project action plans for the Forensics Housing and Service Delivery workgroup will be discussed.; May 29, 2014, 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. EST; This is a Lync Meeting. However, participants who prefer/need to meet in person can participate at the ...
      • Hearing Meeting: This is a Lync Meeting. However, participants who prefer/need to meet in person can participate at the following address: Agency for Persons with Disabilities 4030 Esplanade Way, Room 350A Tallahassee, FL 32399 CALL-IN INFORMATION: 1-888-670-3525, Passcode: 589.307.4134 This meeting will involve Microsoft Lync for sharing presentations over the internet. If you already have access to Microsoft Lync, please use to the following link to join the meeting and then choose “Don’t join audio”: Join Lync Meeting If you do not already have Microsoft Lync installed, please follow the hotlink below and choose “Meeting Readiness”: http://office.microsoft.com/client/helppreview.aspx?AssetId=HA102621125&lcid=1033&NS=OCO14&Version=14 You will be presented with two options; 1) install Active X or 2) download and install Microsoft Attendee. We recommend you install Microsoft Attendee.
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Florida Building Commission
    • Three requests for declaratory statement: DS2014-042 petitioned by Barry A. Schneer, DS2014-043 petitioned by City of Oviedo-Donald Fuchs, Jr. and DS2014-061 petitioned by Chester Darby. The committee will also discuss and recommend potential ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Meeting to be conducted using communications media technology, specifically teleconference and webinar: You must access both the teleconference number for audio only and the webinar for visual only. To join the online meeting (Now from mobile devices!) ------------------------------------------------------- 1. Go to https://suncom.webex.com/suncom/j.php?ED=277562497&UID=492507407&RT=MiMxMQ%3D%3D 2. If requested, enter your name and email address. 3. If a password is required, enter the meeting password: (This meeting does not require a password.) 4. Click "Join". To view in other time zones or languages, please click the link: https://suncom.webex.com/suncom/j.php?ED=277562497&UID=492507407&RT=MiMxMQ%3D%3D ------------------------------------------------------- To join the teleconference only ------------------------------------------------------- Provide your phone number when you join the meeting to receive a call back. Alternatively, you can call: Call-in toll-free number: 1-888-670-3525 (US) Show global numbers: Attendee access code: 606 232 6940 Public point of access: Suite 90A, 1940 North Monroe Street, Tallahassee, Florida.
    • A request for declaratory statement, DS2014-057, petitioned by David G. Karins, Karins Engineering Group, Inc., discuss and recommend potential research topics for consideration by the Commission and other business for the Commission.; June 6, 2014 ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Meeting to be conducted using communications media technology, specifically teleconference and webinar: You must access both the teleconference number for audio only and the webinar for visual only. To join the online meeting (Now from mobile devices!) ------------------------------------------------------- 1. Go to https://suncom.webex.com/suncom/j.php?ED=277562337&UID=492507407&RT=MiMxMQ%3D%3D2 2. If requested, enter your name and email address. 3. If a password is required, enter the meeting password: (This meeting does not require a password.) 4. Click "Join". To view in other time zones or languages, please click the link: https://suncom.webex.com/suncom/j.php?ED=277562337&UID=492507407&RT=MiMxMQ%3D%3D2 ------------------------------------------------------- To join the teleconference only ------------------------------------------------------- Provide your phone number when you join the meeting to receive a call back. Alternatively, you can call: Call-in toll-free number: 1-888-670-3525 (US) Show global numbers: Attendee access code: 606 232 6940 Public point of access: Suite 90A, 1940 North Monroe Street, Tallahassee, Florida.
• Department of Health
  • Office of Statewide Research
    • Biomedical Research Advisory Council meeting pertaining to the James and Esther King Biomedical Research Program and the Bankhead-Coley Cancer Research Program.; June 18, 2014, 10:00- 3:00 p.m.; Orange County Health Department, 6101 Lake Ellenor ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Orange County Health Department, 6101 Lake Ellenor Drive, Orlando, FL 32809
• Department of Economic Opportunity
  • Division of Workforce Services
    • Deliberation for cases pending before the Reemployment Assistance Appeals Commission that are ready for final review and the Chairman's report. No public testimony will be taken.; May 28, 2014, 9:00 a.m. ; Reemployment Assistance Appeals Commission, ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Reemployment Assistance Appeals Commission, 101 Rhyne Building, 2740 Centerview Drive, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-4151.
• Department of Education
  • Office of Early Learning
    • Preliminary Planning Meeting: Early Learning Performance Funding Pilot Project; May 23, 2014 10:00am – 4:00pm ; Office of Early Learning 250 Marriot Drive Tallahassee, Florida 32399 Conference Line: 1-888-670-3525 Participants passcode: ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Office of Early Learning 250 Marriot Drive Tallahassee, Florida 32399 Conference Line: 1-888-670-3525 Participants passcode: 1971203669
• Department of Health
  • Board of Massage Therapy
    • The notice replaces Notice 14571842. Please note the date change.; Friday, May 30, 2014, 3:05 p.m.; Meet Me number: 1(888)670-3525; participant passcode: 4319491106
      • Hearing Meeting: Meet Me number: 1(888)670-3525; participant passcode: 4319491106
• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • Citizens Property Insurance Corporation
    • Topics include but are not limited to Financials and Clearinghouse.; June 25, 2014, 9:00am - 1:00pm; The Alfond Inn, 300 E. New England Ave., Winter Park, FL 32789 or Dial In: 1-888-942-8686, Conf ID: 5743735657#
      • Hearing Meeting: The Alfond Inn, 300 E. New England Ave., Winter Park, FL 32789 or Dial In: 1-888-942-8686, Conf ID: 5743735657#
• Department of Veterans' Affairs
  • Departmental
    • The Site Selection Committee will consider and tour this proposed site for possible selection as the location of the seventh State Veterans’ Nursing Home. Board members will receive public comments relating to the site; however no Board discussions ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Northeast Corner of Experiment Station Road and White Road, located approximately five miles south of Interstate 4. U.S. 17 is located approximately one mile south of the property, Lake Alfred, Florida 33850.
    • The Site Selection Committee will consider and tour this proposed site for possible selection as the location of the seventh State Veterans’ Nursing Home. Board members will receive public comments relating to the site; however no Board discussions ...
      • Hearing Meeting: On Connersville Road approximately 1.5 miles from State Road 60, Bartow, Florida 33830.
• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • QCAusa
    • The Florida Department of Transportation will hold a public information meeting concerning proposed improvements on four segments of State Road (S.R.) 87 in Santa Rosa County. Financial Project Identification Numbers: 416748-2-32-01, 416748-5-32-01, ...
      • Hearing Meeting: First Assembly of God Church, Gymnasium, 6163 Dogwood Drive, Milton, Florida 32570.
  • Florida League of Cities
    • Florida Association of Counties Trust general board meeting conducted through the use of communications media technology, as authorized by section 163.01(18), Florida Statutes. Persons interested in attending may do so in person at the Staybridge ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Staybridge Suites, 1600 Lake Summit Drive, Tallahassee, FL 32312
    • Florida Municipal Investment Trust general meeting conducted through the use of communications media technology, as authorized by Section 163.01(18), Florida Statutes. Persons interested in attending may do so in person at B Ocean Hotel, 999 N. ...
      • Hearing Meeting: B Ocean Hotel, 999 N. Fort Lauderdale Beach Boulevard; Fort Lauderdale, FL 954-688-2988.
    • Florida Municipal Pension Trust Fund general meeting conducted through the use of communications media technology, as authorized by Section 163.01(18), Florida Statutes. Persons interested in attending may do so in person at B Ocean Hotel, 999 N. ...
      • Hearing Meeting: B Ocean Hotel, 999 N. Fort Lauderdale Beach Boulevard, Fort Lauderdale, FL 954-688-2988
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Florida Building Commission
    • To consider and discuss the following request for declaratory statement: DS2014-043 petitioned by Donald L. Fuchs of the City of Oviedo, discuss and recommend potential research topics for consideration by the Commission and other business for the ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Meeting to be conducted using communications media technology, specifically teleconference and webinar: You must access both the teleconference number for audio only and the webinar for visual only. To join the online meeting (Now from mobile devices!) ------------------------------------------------------- 1. Go to https://suncom.webex.com/suncom/j.php?ED=277677627&UID=492507407&RT=MiMxMQ%3D%3D 2. If requested, enter your name and email address. 3. If a password is required, enter the meeting password: (This meeting does not require a password.) 4. Click "Join". To view in other time zones or languages, please click the link: https://suncom.webex.com/suncom/j.php?ED=277677627&UID=492507407&RT=MiMxMQ%3D%3D ------------------------------------------------------- To join the teleconference only ------------------------------------------------------- Provide your phone number when you join the meeting to receive a call back. Alternatively, you can call: Call-in toll-free number: 1-888-670-3525 (US) Attendee access code: 606 232 6940 Public point of access: Suite 90A, 1940 North Monroe Street, Tallahassee, Florida.
    • To consider and discuss the following requests for declaratory statement: DS2014-057 petitioned by David Karins, Karins Engineering, Inc, DS2014-061 petitioned by Chester Darby and other business for the Commission.; June 6, 2014 at 1:30p.m. until ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Meeting to be conducted using communications media technology, specifically teleconference and webinar: You must access both the teleconference number for audio only and the webinar for visual only. To join the online meeting (Now from mobile devices!) ------------------------------------------------------- 1. Go to https://suncom.webex.com/suncom/j.php?ED=277675957&UID=492507407&RT=MiMxMQ%3D%3D 2. If requested, enter your name and email address. 3. If a password is required, enter the meeting password: (This meeting does not require a password.) 4. Click "Join". To view in other time zones or languages, please click the link: https://suncom.webex.com/suncom/j.php?ED=277675957&UID=492507407&RT=MiMxMQ%3D%3D ------------------------------------------------------- To join the teleconference only ------------------------------------------------------- Provide your phone number when you join the meeting to receive a call back. Alternatively, you can call: Call-in toll-free number: 1-888-670-3525 (US) Attendee access code: 606 232 6940 Public point of access: Suite 90A, 1940 North Monroe Street, Tallahassee, Florida.
    • The Commission will consider proposed changes to the language of the equivalence of standards rule in response to recent comments from the Joint Administrative Procedures Committee.; June 20, 2014, 8:30 a.m., or as soon as the matter comes before ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Renaissance World Golf Village, 500 South Legacy Trail, St. Augustine, Florida 32092.
• State Board of Administration
  • Departmental
    • Review and approval of language incorporating changes to (i) the Florida Retirement System Defined Benefit Plan Investment Policy Statement relating to Authorized Target Indices for the Real Estate and Private Equity Asset Classes and (ii) the ...
      • Hearing Meeting: The Hermitage Centre at 1801 Hermitage Boulevard, Tallahassee, Florida 32308.
• Public Service Commission
  • Departmental
    • To consider those matters ready for decision. LEGAL AUTHORITY AND JURISDICTION: Chapters 120, 350, 364, 366, and 367, F.S. Persons who may be affected by Commission action on certain items on the conference agenda may be allowed to address the ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Betty Easley Conference Center, 4075 Esplanade Way, Room 148, Tallahassee, Florida
    • To discuss and make decisions on matters which affect the operation of the Commission. Internal Affairs Agendas and Florida Public Service Commission’s contact information may be obtained from www.floridapsc.com. Persons needing ADA accommodation ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Gerald L. Gunter Building, 2540 Shumard Oak Boulevard, Room 105, Tallahassee, Florida

6. Notices of Petitions and Dispositions Regarding Declaratory Stat

• Department of Financial Services
  • Division of State Fire Marshal
    • Philip W. Green, Fire Marshal, Estero Fire Rescue,; The Notice of Petition for Declaratory Statement was published in Vol. 40, No. 66 of the Florida Administrative Register on April 4, 2014. The subject of this Petition is an interpretation of Rule ...
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Construction Industry Licensing Board
    • Lapi West, LLC, on May 12, 2014.; The Petitioner seeks a declaratory statement as to which type of contractor: a "general contractor" as defined in "Section 489.105(a), FS" [sic], a "building contractor" as defined in "Section 489.105(b), FS" [sic],...

7. Miscellaneous

• Department of Health
  • Board of Nursing
    • Department of Health, Board of Nursing
  • Board of Chiropractic Medicine
    • Department of Health, Board of Chiropractic
  • 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
• Agency for Health Care Administration
  • Certificate of Need
    • Agency for Health Care Administration, Certificate of Need