Vol. 39, No. 87 (05/03/2013)

1. Notices of Development of Proposed Rules and Negotiated Rulemaking

• Department of Environmental Protection
  • Departmental
    • To develop amendments to improve clarity and ensure consistent application of the rule and forms for public and staff.
    • To amend the references to Chapter 62-330, F.A.C., and rules adopted thereunder, and to strike references to Chapters 62-343 and 62-346, F.A.C. These changes are necessitated by the implementation of the “Statewide Environmental Resource Permit” (...

2. Proposed Rules

• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Division of Alcoholic Beverages and Tobacco
    • The purpose and effect of the proposed rules is to promulgate forms to be used to apply for licenses issued by the division for the sale of alcoholic beverages and tobacco and, specifically, to address the requirements of chs. 2010-251 and 2010-252, ...
      • Due of Comment: 5/24/2013
• Department of Corrections
  • Departmental
    • The purpose and effect of the proposed rule is to allow a clinical designee as well as the Chief Health Officer to investigate, respond to and initial grievance responses that relate to grievances of a medical nature.
      • Due of Comment: 5/24/2013
• Department of Financial Services
  • Division of State Fire Marshal
    • Section 633.081(8), F.S., requires the Division of State Fire Marshal to implement an advanced training and certification program for fire safety inspectors having fire code management responsibilities. The proposed amendment will adopt Form DFS-K4-...
      • Due of Comment: 5/24/2013
    • Section 633.081(8), F.S., requires the Division of State Fire Marshal to implement an advanced training and certification program for fire safety inspectors having fire code management responsibilities. The proposed amendment will adopt Form DFS-K4-...
      • Due of Comment: 5/24/2013

3. Notices of Changes, Corrections and Withdrawals

• Department of Corrections
  • Departmental
    • Use of Tobacco Products
• Department of Financial Services
  • Division of Insurance Agent and Agency Services
    • Actively Engaged in Business; Place Suitably Designated; Accessible to Public
• Agency for Health Care Administration
  • Medicaid
    • Therapy Services
• Department of Elder Affairs
  • Federal Aging Programs
    • Staff Training Requirements and Competency Test
    • Staff Training Requirements and Competency Test

4. Petitions and Dispositions Regarding Rule Variance or Waiver

• Department of Health
  • Division of Emergency Preparedness and Community Support
    • a variance from Chipola College for an adjunct instructor who does not have an Associate Degree, and a Program Director who does not have a Bachelors Degree to be granted an additional 18 months to secure the appropriate degrees.
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Division of Hotels and Restaurants
    • Tampa Housing Authority (THA) Headquarters. Petitioner seeks a 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 ...
    • NCCER. Petitioner seeks a variance of the requirements of ASME A17.1b, Section 2.20.4, 2.18.5 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 diameter of 9.5 mm which ...
• Agency for Health Care Administration
  • Medicaid
    • On April 29, 2013, the Agency for Health Care Administration (“AHCA”) issued a Final Order Granting Temporary Waiver from Rule 59G-4.250, Florida Administrative Code. The Final Order was entered in response to the Petitioner’s document entitled, “...
• Department of Children and Families
  • Family Safety and Preservation Program
    • waiver of rule 65C-13.024(1), Florida Administrative Code, from Life Management Center of NWFL, Inc. and Marsha and Walter Fielding. Rule 65C-13.024(1), F.A.C., states all prospective out-of-home caregivers shall successfully complete a department ...
• Department of Law Enforcement
  • Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission
    • a permanent waiver of Rule 11B-35.009(8), F.A.C., from Christian Michael Eriksen, to cover six months prospectively from April 20, 2013. The Petitioner wishes to waive that portion of the rule that requires an officer to obtain employment within ...
• Water Management Districts
  • South Florida Water Management District
    • waiver from Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT), Application No. 13-0419-1, for utilization of Works or Lands of the District known as the Cocohatchee Canal, for the proposed placement of a cantilever overhead sign, post foundation and ...
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Division of Hotels and Restaurants
    • an Emergency Variance for Subparagraph 61C-1.004(1)(a), Florida Administrative Code, Paragraph 5-202.11(A), 2009 FDA Food Code, Paragraph 4-301.12(A), 2009 FDA Food Code and Paragraph 61C-4.010(5), Florida Administrative Code from One Potato Two ...

5. Notices of Meetings, Workshops and Public Hearings

• Department of Children and Families
  • Refugee Services
    • The purpose of the Palm Beach Refugee Task Force meeting is to increase awareness of the refugee populations, share best practices, spot trends in refugee populations, build collaborations between agencies, help create good communication among ...
      • Hearing Meeting: TBD
    • The purpose of the Broward Refugee Task Force meeting is to increase awareness of the refugee populations, share best practices, spot trends in refugee populations, build collaborations between agencies, help create good communication among service ...
      • Hearing Meeting: TBD
• Regional Planning Councils
  • Tampa Bay Regional Planning Council
    • To conduct the regular business of the Tampa Bay Regional Planning Council.; May 13, 2013, 10:00 a.m.; 4000 Gateway Centre Blvd., Suite 100, Pinellas Park, FL 33782
      • Hearing Meeting: 4000 Gateway Centre Blvd., Suite 100, Pinellas Park, FL 33782
    • To conduct the regular business of the Executive/Budget Committee.; May 13, 2013, 9:00 a.m.; 4000 Gateway Centre Blvd., Suite 100, Pinellas Park, FL 33782
      • Hearing Meeting: 4000 Gateway Centre Blvd., Suite 100, Pinellas Park, FL 33782
  • Southwest Florida Regional Planning Council
    • The Region IX - Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC) will be meeting to discuss and implement provisions of the Emergency Planning and Community Right-To-Know Act.; May 23, 2013 (9:30-11:00 a.m.); Southwest Florida Regional Planning Council, ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Southwest Florida Regional Planning Council, 1st Floor Conference Room at 1926 Victoria Avenue in Fort Myers
• Water Management Districts
  • South Florida Water Management District
    • Quarterly meeting of the Everglades Technical Oversight Committee (TOC).; May 14, 10:00 A.M. Quarterly meeting of the Everglades Technical Oversight Committee (TOC).; South Florida Water Management District Headquarters, 3301 Gun Club Road, West ...
      • Hearing Meeting: South Florida Water Management District Headquarters, 3301 Gun Club Road, West Palm Beach, FL 33406
• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • Sunshine State One Call of Florida
    • Sunshine 811 announces its Committee, and Board of Directors meetings to which all interested persons are invited to participate. Committee Meetings Wednesday, May 22nd, 2013 12:30 p.m. – 5 p.m. • Lunch provided at the call center for meeting ...
      • Hearing Meeting: 11 Plantation Road, DeBary, Florida 32713
  • Infinite Source Communications Group, LLC
    • Public Information Meeting for the State Road (SR) A1A/Collins Avenue Roadway Project from 5 Street to Lincoln Road, FIN Nos. 250236-1/3-52-01; Wednesday, May 15, 2013 at 6:00 p.m.; Miami Beach Police Department, 1100 Washington Avenue, Miami Beach, ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Miami Beach Police Department, 1100 Washington Avenue, Miami Beach, FL 33139
• Department of Education
  • Education Practices Commission
    • The Hearing Panel of the Education Practices Commission will consider final agency action in matters dealing with the disciplining of certified educators.; A New Commissioner Training Session will begin at 10:00 AM or as soon thereafter as can be ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Embassy Suites Orlando North 225 Shorecrest Drive Altamonte Springs, Florida 32701 (407) 834-2400
• Water Management Districts
  • South Florida Water Management District
    • Initiative Meeting; Monday, May 13, 2013, 12pm. 2013 Loxahatchee River Preservation Initiative Meeting; Jupiter Emergency Operations Center, 3133 Washington Street, Jupiter FL 33458
      • Hearing Meeting: Jupiter Emergency Operations Center, 3133 Washington Street, Jupiter FL 33458
• Department of Law Enforcement
  • Medical Examiners Commission
    • Medical Examiners Commission Meeting.; June 14, 2013, 10:30 a.m.; Daytona Beach Hilton Hotel, 100 North Atlantic Avenue, Daytona Beach, Florida, 32118, (386) 254-8200.
      • Hearing Meeting: Daytona Beach Hilton Hotel, 100 North Atlantic Avenue, Daytona Beach, Florida, 32118, (386) 254-8200.
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Construction Industry Licensing Board
    • To review complaints in which a determination of the existence of probable cause has already been made.; May 28, 2013, 9:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m.; Department of Business and Professional Regulation, Office of the General Counsel, 1940 N. Monroe Street,...
      • Hearing Meeting: Department of Business and Professional Regulation, Office of the General Counsel, 1940 N. Monroe Street, Suite 42, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-2202
• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • Able Trust
    • The Able Trust (Florida Endowment Foundation for Vocational Rehabilitation) will hold its quarterly Board meeting and annual meeting. The agenda will include review of financial reports, quarterly grant recommendations and Committee reports; and ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Golden Eagle Golf & Country Club, 3700 Golden Eagle Drive, Tallahassee, FL 32312
  • Metric Engineering, Inc.
    • The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) invites you to attend a public information meeting concerning proposed improvements to State Road (S.R.) 292 (Gulf Beach Highway) and S.R. 295 (Navy Boulevard). Improvements will consist of resurfacing ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Warrington Presbyterian Church Community Hall, located at 406 South Navy Boulevard, Pensacola, Florida.
• Department of Health
  • Board of Medicine
    • To conduct a public meeting to reconsider disciplinary cases with prior findings of probable cause.; Friday, May 10, 2013, 2:00 p.m.; Meet-Me #: (888) 670-3525, Participation Code: 125-528-7056
      • Hearing Meeting: Meet-Me #: (888) 670-3525, Participation Code: 125-528-7056
    • To conduct a public meeting to reconsider disciplinary cases with prior findings of probable cause.; Friday, May 24, 2013, 2:00 p.m.; (888) 670-3525, Participation Code: 125-528-7056
      • Hearing Meeting: (888) 670-3525, Participation Code: 125-528-7056
    • General business of the committee. The Board of Medicine announces that certain Committee meetings will be held on the Thursday, before each Full Board meeting. Committee meetings may be cancelled prior to the meeting date. Please check the Board ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Wyndham Tampa Westshore, 700 N. Westshore Blvd., Tampa, Florida 33609, Hotel Phone: (813) 289-8200
    • General business of the committee. The Board of Medicine announces that certain Committee meetings will be held on the Thursday, before each Full Board meeting. Committee meetings may be cancelled prior to the meeting date. Please check the Board ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Wyndham Tampa Westshore, 700 N. Westshore Blvd., Tampa, Florida 33609, Hotel Phone: (813) 289-8200
    • General business of the committee. The Board of Medicine announces that certain Committee meetings will be held on the Thursday, before each Full Board meeting. Committee meetings may be cancelled prior to the meeting date. Please check the Board ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Wyndham Tampa Westshore, 700 N. Westshore Blvd., Tampa, Florida 33609, Hotel Phone: (813) 289-8200
    • General business of the committee. The Board of Medicine announces that certain Committee meetings will be held on the Thursday, before each Full Board meeting. Committee meetings may be cancelled prior to the meeting date. Please check the Board ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Wyndham Tampa Westshore, 700 N. Westshore Blvd., Tampa, Florida 33609, Hotel Phone: (813) 289-8200
    • General business of the committee. The Board of Medicine announces that certain Committee meetings will be held on the Thursday, before each Full Board meeting. Committee meetings may be cancelled prior to the meeting date. Please check the Board ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Wyndham Tampa Westshore, 700 N. Westshore Blvd., Tampa, Florida 33609, Hotel Phone: (813) 289-8200
    • General business of the board. The Board of Medicine announces that certain Committee meetings will be held on the Thursday, before each Full Board meeting. Committee meetings may be cancelled prior to the meeting date. Please check the Board Web ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Wyndham Tampa Westshore, 700 N. Westshore Blvd., Tampa, Florida 33609, Hotel Phone: (813) 289-8200
• Agency for Health Care Administration
  • Health Facility and Agency Licensing
    • This is a teleconference meeting of the Organ and Tissue Procurement and Transplantation Advisory Board, created by Section 765.543, Florida Statutes. The purpose is to conduct general business of the advisory board including review and discussion ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Agency for Health Care Administration, ** TELECONFERENCE CALL ONLY**, dial-in number: (888)670-3525, conference code: 7873061052
• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • Florida Workers' Compensation Joint Underwriting Association, Inc
    • The FWCJUA announces a Policy Administration & Managed Care Services (PAMC) RFP Evaluation Team meeting. The agenda topics shall include approval of minutes and formulation of its recommendation to the Operations Committee regarding the selection ...
      • Hearing Meeting: FWCJUA, 6003 Honore Ave, Suite 204, Sarasota, FL
• Water Management Districts
  • Southwest Florida Water Management District
    • Joint Industrial and Public Supply Advisory Committee meeting: To discuss committee business. Governing Board Members may attend. All or part of this meeting may be conducted by means of communications media technology in order to permit maximum ...
      • Hearing Meeting: SWFWMD Tampa Service Office, 7601 US Highway 301 North, Tampa FL 33637
• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • Florida Developmental Disabilities Council
    • To discuss the general business of the Council.; May 15, 2013-7:00 pm-Meeting Briefing May 16, 2013-8:00 am to 6:00 pm-Committee Meetings-For specific Committee meeting times, please go to www.fddc.org. May 17, 2013-8:30 am to 1:00 pm-Full ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Tamap International Airport Marriott 4100 George J. Bean Parkway Tampa, FL 33607
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Florida Building Commission
    • Legislative updates, discuss procurement methods for solicitation of administrative services for the state Product Approval System, and other old and new business approved by the Commission Chair.; May 13, 2013, 10:00 a.m. until completion; The ...
      • Hearing Meeting: The ATTENDEE ACCESS CODE HAS CHANGED FOR THESE MEETINGS: Meetings to be conducted using communications media technology, specifically conference call. Call-in toll-free number: (888)670-3525 (US), call-in number: (720)389-1212 (US), attendee access code: 6062326940. Public point of access: Northwood Centre, Suite 90, 1940 North Monroe Street, Tallahassee, Florida.
• Department of Elder Affairs
  • Federal Aging Programs
    • Pursuant to Section 120.54(7)(b), Florida Statutes, the Department of Elder Affairs announces a public hearing to discuss a Petition to Initiate Rulemaking filed with the Department by Douglas D. Adkins. The petition asks the Department to initiate ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Department of Elder Affairs, Room 225F, 4040 Esplanade Way, Tallahassee, Florida 32399
• State Board of Administration
  • Departmental
    • General Business of the Audit Committee.; Monday, June 3, 2013, 9:30 a.m. (EST) until noon.; 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.
• Water Management Districts
  • Southwest Florida Water Management District
    • Governing Board Meeting, Committee Meetings and Public Hearing: Consider SWFWMD business. All or part of this meeting may be conducted by means of communications media technology in order to permit maximum participation of Governing Board members.; ...
      • Hearing Meeting: SWFWMD Headquarters, 2379 Broad Street, Brooksville, FL 34604
• Executive Office of the Governor
  • Departmental
    • To discuss general business of the Governor's Commission on Jobs for Floridians with Disabilities pursuant to Executive Order 11-161; May 10, 2013, 9:00 a.m. (Central Time); University of West Florida - Commons Conference Center; 11000 University ...
      • Hearing Meeting: University of West Florida - Commons Conference Center; 11000 University Pkwy, Bldg 22; Pensacola, FL 32514
• Department of Health
  • Division of Health Access and Tobacco
    • Meeting of the Brain and Spinal Cord Injury Advisory Council as required by Section 381.78, Florida Statutes. The council meets twice per year to provide advice and expertise to the department in preparation, implementation, and periodic review of ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Teleconference Toll Free Conference Number: 1 (888) 670-3525; Passcode: 7001094792#
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Board of Accountancy
    • The Education Advisory Committee to consider items relating to the education requirements to sit for the CPA examination.; May 22, 2013, 2:00 p.m; Via telephone conference call, dial in number 888.670.3525, conference code number 9071262934
      • Hearing Meeting: Via telephone conference call, dial in number 888.670.3525, conference code number 9071262934
• Department of Children and Families
  • Departmental
    • Ongoing Pasco Community Alliance Business; Wednesday, May 15, 2013 at 1:30 pm; Pasco Sheriff's Child Protection Investigation Division Office 7601 Little Road, Suite 100 New Port Richey, FL 34654
      • Hearing Meeting: Pasco Sheriff's Child Protection Investigation Division Office 7601 Little Road, Suite 100 New Port Richey, FL 34654
• Water Management Districts
  • South Florida Water Management District
    • Public Meeting to Discuss Regulatory Matters All or part of these meetings will be video-conferenced in order to permit maximum; Wednesday, May 15, 2013 at 10:00 a.m.; South Florida Water Management District, B-1 Bill Storch Conference Room 3301 ...
      • Hearing Meeting: South Florida Water Management District, B-1 Bill Storch Conference Room 3301 Gun Club Road, West Palm Beach, FL, 33406
• Department of State
  • Division of Cultural Affairs
    • To discuss, review, and take action on funding and any other business that may appropriately come before the board.; May 20, 2013, 10:00 a.m.; This meeting will take place via teleconference. For participation instructions visit: www.florida-arts....
      • Hearing Meeting: This meeting will take place via teleconference. For participation instructions visit: www.florida-arts.org.

6. Notices Regarding Bids, Proposals and Purchasing

• Department of Children and Families
  • Departmental
    • Department of Children and Families, Departmental

7. Miscellaneous

• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • Public Health Trust of Miami-Dade County
    • Other Agencies and Organizations, Public Health Trust of Miami-Dade County