Vol. 40, No. 100 (05/22/2014)

1. Notices of Development of Proposed Rules and Negotiated Rulemaking

• Department of Education
  • Commission for Independent Education
    • To consider amending the licensure requirements and authority for institutions that hold a Provisional License. Consideration includes, but is not limited to, amending the financial requirements, including requiring bonding, the training ...
• Agency for Health Care Administration
  • Medicaid
    • The purpose of the amendment to Rule 59G-4.002 is to incorporate by reference the Florida Medicaid Provider Reimbursement Schedules. The amendment records effective dates for reimbursement schedules and the addition of two fee schedules: hospice ...
• Department of Education
  • State Board of Education
    • The purpose of this rule development is to include a financial literacy strand in the Next Generation Sunshine State Standards for social studies. In addition, the Next Generation Sunshine State Standards for English and mathematics will now include ...
    • The purpose of this rule development is to revise the timeline for a sponsor to propose an initial draft of the charter contract to the charter school and to implement and incorporate the standard charter school contract.

2. Proposed Rules

• Department of Legal Affairs
  • Division of Victim Services and Criminal Justice Programs
    • The proposed rule amendments are intended to clarify definitions, documentation requirements, amend benefits, and procedures for claims filed pursuant to the Crimes Compensation Act.
      • Due of Comment: 6/12/2014

3. Notices of Changes, Corrections and Withdrawals

• Department of Children and Families
  • Office on Homelessness
    • Definitions, Eligibility Factors Other Than Income, Determination of Eligibility Based on Income, Income, Verification, Program Administration, Eligible Payments, Ineligible Payments, Type and Amount of Assistance
• Department of Health
  • Board of Orthotists and Prosthetists
    • Mediation
• Department of Education
  • State Board of Education
    • Educational Facilities
    • Use of Prescribed Pancreatic Enzyme Supplements

4. Petitions and Dispositions Regarding Rule Variance or Waiver

• Water Management Districts
  • South Florida Water Management District
    • waiver from R.J. Holdings, LLC, Application No. 14-0505-1, for utilization of Works or Lands of the District known as the C-10 Canal for a proposed concrete pad, portable/removable shade canopy with viewing tables and davit structures within Works ...
• Department of Children and Families
  • Family Safety and Preservation Program
    • waiver of rule 65C-15.017(3), Florida Administrative Code, from Children's Home Society of Florida and Christopher Rosario. Rule 65C-15.017(3), F.A.C., states Agency staff responsible fo performing casework services shall have a bachelor's or master'...
    • waiver of rule 65C-15.017(1), Florida Administrative Code, from Florida United Methodist Children's Home and Becky Dotson. Rule 65C-15.017(1), F.A.C., requires the Director shall have a master’s degree in social work or a related area of study from ...
    • waiver of rule 65C-13.011(1), Florida Administrative Code, from Camelot Community Care and Linda & David Fernley. Rule 65C-13.011(1), F.A.C.,states swimming pools must have a barrier on all four sides of at least four feet. The barrier may consist ...
• Department of Health
  • Board of Clinical Laboratory Personnel
    • variance or waiver for Andrea Plante. Petitioner is seeking a variance or waiver of Rule 64B3-5.003(3)(a), Option 3, Florida Administrative Code, which sets forth the education, training/experience and examination requirements for a specialty ...
    • variance or waiver for Melanie Passon. Petitioner is seeking a variance or waiver of Rule 64B3-5.003(3)(a), Option 3, Florida Administrative Code, which sets forth the education, training/experience and examination requirements for a specialty ...

5. Notices of Meetings, Workshops and Public Hearings

• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • MRGMiami
    • The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) District Six will hold a public meeting about a roadway project along NW 57 Avenue from W 84 Street to NW 186 Street in Miami-Dade County. The project identification number is 430803-1-52-01. The ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Dade Christian School, 6601 NW 167 Street, Miami, FL, 33015
  • Gulf Consortium
    • Meetin; June 2, 2014; FAC
      • Hearing Meeting: FAC
• Florida Housing Finance Corporation
  • Departmental
    • To conduct a TEFRA hearing concerning the potential future issuance of tax-exempt bonds by Florida Housing to provide additional financing for the acquisition, construction or rehabilitation of the following multifamily residential rental ...
      • Hearing Meeting: The offices of Florida Housing Finance Corporation, 227 North Bronough Street, Suite 5000, Tallahassee, Florida 32301
    • To conduct a TEFRA hearing concerning the potential future issuance of tax-exempt bonds by Florida Housing to provide additional financing for the acquisition, construction or rehabilitation of the following multifamily residential rental ...
      • Hearing Meeting: The offices of Florida Housing Finance Corporation, 227 North Bronough Street, Suite 5000, Tallahassee, Florida 32301
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Construction Industry Licensing Board
    • CE/Exams/Public Awareness committee meeting of the board.; Tuesday, June 10, 2014, 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, June 11, 2014, 12:00 Noon; Thursday, June 12, 2014, 8:00 a.m.; Friday, June 13, 2014, 8:00 a.m. or soon thereafter.; Courtyard Palm Beach Jupiter, 4800 Main Street, ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Courtyard Palm Beach Jupiter, 4800 Main Street, Jupiter, FL 33458.
• State Board of Administration
  • Florida Prepaid College Board
    • To conduct meetings of the regular business of the Florida Prepaid College Board Investment Committee; the Florida Prepaid College Board; and, the Florida Prepaid College Foundation Board.; Thursday, June 12, 2014, beginning at 8:30 A.M., or soon ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Broward College, FAU/Broward College Higher Education Center, Building #33, Board Room #1208, located at 111 East Las Olas Blvd., Ft. Lauderdale, Florida 33301.
• Regional Planning Councils
  • Treasure Coast Regional Planning Council
    • Project Steering Committee and presentation of "work in progress" for the Regional Waterways Plan.; May 29, 2014, 2:00 p.m.; Stuart City Hall 121 SW Flagler Avenue Stuart, FL 34994
      • Hearing Meeting: Stuart City Hall 121 SW Flagler Avenue Stuart, FL 34994
• Department of Management Services
  • Commission on Human Relations
    • The purpose of the emergency meeting is election of a new Vice Chairperson.; Friday, May 23, 2014 at 3:00 PM EST.; Call 1 (888) 670-3525 and when prompted, enter 9988442611, followed by the # key.
      • Hearing Meeting: Call 1 (888) 670-3525 and when prompted, enter 9988442611, followed by the # key.
• Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
  • Division of Agricultural Environmental Services
    • To address the business of the council.; July 2, 2014, 10:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.; Mid-Florida Research and Education Center, 2725 Binion Road Apopka, Florida 32703, (407) 884-2034 WebEx: https://suncom.webex.com/suncom/j.php?ED=278196847&UID=...
      • Hearing Meeting: Mid-Florida Research and Education Center, 2725 Binion Road Apopka, Florida 32703, (407) 884-2034 WebEx: https://suncom.webex.com/suncom/j.php?ED=278196847&UID=1859798652&RT=MiMxMQ%3D%3D Teleconference Information: (888) 670-3525; Attendee Access Code: 880 293 4969
• Executive Office of the Governor
  • Departmental
    • Gubernatorial Fellows Budget for 2014-2015 academic year Fundraising agreement update Directors Update on Class X of Florida Gubernatorial Fellows; Thursday, June 12th from 2pm until 3:30pm; Via conference call at the information below: US Toll ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Via conference call at the information below: US Toll Free: 1-888-670-3525 Participant PW: 3822432866#
    • The Fundraising agreement between the Volunteer Florida Foundation and The Florida Gubernatorial Fellows Program; Thursday, May 29th at 10am.; via Conference call. Call in information below:Participant PW: 3822432866# US Toll Free ...
      • Hearing Meeting: via Conference call. Call in information below:Participant PW: 3822432866# US Toll Free 1-888-670-3525
• Department of Health
  • Division of Health Access and Tobacco
    • Florida Statute 397.333 Statewide Drug Policy Advisory Council designates that the council meet to discuss the problem of substance abuse in the state and to make recommendations to the Governor and Legislature for developing and implementing a ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Bldg. 4025, Room 301
• 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: Southern side of Tradition Parkway 1.06 miles west of the intersection of SW Tradition Parkway and SW Community Boulevard and 2.04 miles west of Interstate 95/Galin Boulevard Interchange, Port St. Lucie, Florida 34984.
    • 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: North side of St. Johns Avenue 1.9 miles west of State Road 19 and 0.2 miles west of the entrance to Putnam County Business Park (Wes Larson Boulevard) and directly across St. Johns Boulevard from The Children’s Reading Center Charter School at 7901 St. Johns Avenue, Palatka, Florida 32177.
    • The Site Selection Committee will review 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 Southwest 80th Street and Southwest 80th Avenue, Ocala, Florida 34471.
• Department of Children and Families
  • Family Safety and Preservation Program
    • Independent Living Services Advisory Council Meeting; Tuesday, June 3, 2014 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm; Florida Department of Children and Families 1317 Winewood Boulevard, Bldg 1, Secretary's Large Conference Room, Tallahassee, FL 32399
      • Hearing Meeting: Florida Department of Children and Families 1317 Winewood Boulevard, Bldg 1, Secretary's Large Conference Room, Tallahassee, FL 32399

6. Notices of Petitions and Dispositions Regarding Declaratory Stat

• Department of Financial Services
  • FSC - Financial Institution Regulation
    • Florida International Administrators Association, Inc.; The petition seeks a declaratory statement from the Office on whether Petitioner's members’ activities fall within the scope of certain provisions of Florida’s International Banking laws, ...

7. Notices Regarding Bids, Proposals and Purchasing

• Department of Military Affairs
  • Departmental
    • Department of Military Affairs, Departmental
• Department of Environmental Protection
  • Departmental
    • Department of Environmental Protection, Departmental