Vol. 39, No. 90 (05/08/2013)

1. Notices of Development of Proposed Rules and Negotiated Rulemaking

• Department of Children and Families
  • Economic Self-Sufficiency Program
    • The proposed rule amendment decreases the standard utility allowance, the basic utility allowance and the telephone standard used in the calculation of benefits for the Food Assistance Program.

2. Proposed Rules

• Department of Children and Families
  • Family Safety and Preservation Program
    • The purpose and effect of this proposed rule is to establish standards for evaluating information contained in the Florida Safe Families Network (FSFN) automated system relating to a person who must be screened for purposes of making a placement ...
      • Due of Comment: 5/29/2013
    • These rules outline the department’s approval process for nonprofit organizations to become child welfare third-party credentialing entities and the process the department will used when approving pre-service training curriculum.
      • Due of Comment: 5/29/2013
• Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission
  • Marine Fisheries
    • The purpose of this rule amendment is to waive the requirement for a recreational fishing license for divers harvesting lionfish, provided harvest is only with the following gears: hand held net, pole spear, Hawaiian sling, or other spearing device ...
      • Due of Comment: 5/29/2013
• Department of Corrections
  • Departmental
    • The purpose and effect of the proposed rule is to remove the provision that allows inmates on close or maximum management status to be placed on the special management meal as a result of intentional, unauthorized exposure of genitalia to staff.
      • Due of Comment: 5/29/2013
• Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission
  • Marine Fisheries
    • When the FWC’s bluefish rule was updated in 1995 following the adoption of the Net Limitation Amendment, an allowance for the use of gear which is illegal in state waters was inadvertently left in. The rule also includes an outdated commercial ...
      • Due of Comment: 5/29/2013
    • The purpose of this rule amendment is to repeal two Special Acts of Local Application for Collier County. The first act (Chapter 27473) prohibits the use of artificial light while spearing or gigging fish in state waters off Collier county, while ...
      • Due of Comment: 5/29/2013
    • The purpose of this rule amendment is to allow spearfishing in state waters off Collier County. Spearfishing is currently prohibited in state waters off Collier County in accordance with Chapter 30665, Special Acts of Local Application: Collier ...
      • Due of Comment: 5/29/2013
• Department of Environmental Protection
  • Departmental
    • The fees charged by the Department (DEP) to process applications, notices, and petitions for environmental resource permit (ERP) activities regulated under Part IV of Chapter 373, F.S., are being amended. These amendments will be made in paragraphs ...
      • Due of Comment: 5/29/2013
• Department of Health
  • Board of Medicine
    • The Board proposes the rule amendments to remove auditing of licensee continuing education requirements, add continuing education credit for preceptor, and increase credits for pro bono services.
      • Due of Comment: 5/29/2013

3. Notices of Changes, Corrections and Withdrawals

• Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission
  • Marine Fisheries
    • Gear, Trap Construction, Commercial Trap Marking Requirements, Trap Working Regulations, Trap Transfer
    • Gear: Traps, Buoys, Identification Requirements, Prohibited Devices
    • Regulation and Prohibition of Certain Harvesting Gear
• Department of Financial Services
  • Division of Insurance Agent and Agency Services
    • Forms, Licensee Compliance; Requirements; Penalties for Non-Compliance
• Agency for Health Care Administration
  • Health Facility and Agency Licensing
    • Definitions, Licensure Requirements, Licensure Procedure, Personnel, Clinical Records, Advance Directives, Emergency Management Plans

4. Petitions and Dispositions Regarding Rule Variance or Waiver

• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Division of Hotels and Restaurants
    • On May 6, 2013, the Department issued a Final Order that was in response to a Petition for Variance from Ramada, filed April 11, 2013, and advertised on April 15, 2013 in Vol. 39, No. 73, of the Florida Administrative Register. No comments were ...
    • Building 1, 2, 3 & 4 Grande Villas. Petitioner seeks an emergency variance of the requirements of an unspecified Section of A17.3, as adopted by 61C-5.001(1), Florida Administrative Code that requires upgrading the elevators operations which poses ...
    • Surf Dweller Condominium. Petitioner seeks an emergency variance of the requirements of ASME A17.1b, Section 2.27.3.2 and 2.27.3.3.7, as adopted by 61C-5.001(1), Florida Administrative Code that requires upgrading the elevators phase I emergency ...

5. Notices of Meetings, Workshops and Public Hearings

• Department of Health
  • Board of Pharmacy
    • General Board business.; Thursday, May 23, 2013 from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m.; Conference Call Number 888-670-3525, conference code: 5134896685
      • Hearing Meeting: Conference Call Number 888-670-3525, conference code: 5134896685
• Department of Environmental Protection
  • Departmental
    • To receive testimony and public comment and to take final action on proposed changes to the Fiscal Year 2013 Drinking Water State Revolving Fund priority list. Action will be taken under Chapter 62-552, F.A.C., to add new construction projects that ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Room 535, Bob Martinez Center, 2600 Blair Stone Road, Tallahassee.
    • This is a public meeting to discuss technical issues related to the initiation of the Upper Wakulla River and Wakulla Springs Basin Management Action Plan (BMAP). The primary topic of discussion during this meeting will be the BMAP development ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Woodville Community Center, Live Oak Room, 8000 Old Woodville Road, Tallahassee, Florida, 32305
• Executive Office of the Governor
  • Division of Emergency Management
    • 1. Hazardous Materials Training Symposium 2. Report on Revision/Update of Existing Protocols; May 22, 2013, 1:30 p.m. ; This is a telephone conference call which can be attended via the internet and telephone. Go to the web site https://www2....
      • Hearing Meeting: This is a telephone conference call which can be attended via the internet and telephone. Go to the web site https://www2.gotomeeting.com/join/772127794 then dial(888) 808-6959, Meeting ID: 772-127-794 Pass code is 6517811543
• Department of Elder Affairs
  • Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program
    • East Central Florida District Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program Council business.; May 9, 2013, June 13, 2013: 12:00 noon - 2:00 p.m.; Orlando Public Library - Magnolia Room, 101 E. Central Blvd., Orlando, FL 32801
      • Hearing Meeting: Orlando Public Library - Magnolia Room, 101 E. Central Blvd., Orlando, FL 32801
• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • Florida Workers' Compensation Joint Underwriting Association, Inc
    • Agenda topics may include approval of minutes; legislative update; market conduct exam; operations and financial reports; and committee reports on return of premium dividend; program to eliminate 2012 Subplan D deficit; 2013 loss ratio selection; ...
      • Hearing Meeting: To participate in the teleconference meeting, please contact Kathy Coyne at 941-378-7408.
• Regional Planning Councils
  • South Florida Regional Planning Council
    • To continue deliberations regarding economic development, aesthetic improvement and increased intergovernmental cooperation along the corridor.; June 13, 2013, 2:00 p.m.; Town of Davie - Planning and Zoning Division
      • Hearing Meeting: Town of Davie - Planning and Zoning Division
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Florida Building Commission
    • To consider and make recommendations regarding a request for declaratory statement and other business for the Commission:; May 31, 2013 at 10:00 A.M. until 12:00 Noon; MEETING TO BE CONDUCTED USING COMMUNICATIONS MEDIA TECHNOLOGY, specifically ...
      • 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=179739032&UID=1382634187&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=179739032&UID=1382634187&ORT=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: 1-888-6703525 (US) Call-in number: 1-720-3891212 (US) Show global numbers: Attendee access code: 606 232 6940 PUBLIC POINT OF ACCESS: Suite 90, 1940 N Monroe Street, Tallahassee, Florida
    • Consider and make recommendations regarding a request for declaratory statement and other business for the Commission.; May 31, 2013, 2:00 p.m. until completion; Meeting to be conducted using communications media technology, specifically ...
      • 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=179739157&UID=1382637282&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=179739157&UID=1382637282&ORT=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: 1-888-6703525 (US) Call-in number: 1-720-3891212 (US) Show global numbers: Attendee access code: 606 232 6940 Public point of access: Suite 90, 1940 North Monroe Street, Tallahassee, Florida.
• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • Southwood Shared Resource Center
    • Regular monthly meeting of the SSRC Finance and Budget Workgroup.; Monday, May 13, 2013; 3:00 p.m.; SSRC Administrative Offices, Conference Room 101, 2002 Old St. Augustine Road, Building C, Tallahassee, FL; conference call: (888)670-3525; ...
      • Hearing Meeting: SSRC Administrative Offices, Conference Room 101, 2002 Old St. Augustine Road, Building C, Tallahassee, FL; conference call: (888)670-3525; participant passcode: 7934058106#.
• Department of Health
  • Division of Environmental Health
    • To review those cases on which a determination of existance of probable cause has already been made.; Thursday, May 30, 2013 at 10:00a.m.; Conference Call 888-670-3525, conference code 5134896685
      • Hearing Meeting: Conference Call 888-670-3525, conference code 5134896685
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Florida Building Commission
    • To consider and make recommendations regarding a request for declaratory statement and other business for the Commission:; May 31, 2013 at 10:00 A.M. until 12:00 Noon; MEETING TO BE CONDUCTED USING COMMUNICATIONS MEDIA TECHNOLOGY, specifically ...
      • 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=179739032&UID=1382634187&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=179739032&UID=1382634187&ORT=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: 1-888-6703525 (US) Call-in number: 1-720-3891212 (US) Show global numbers: Attendee access code: 606 232 6940 PUBLIC POINT OF ACCESS: Suite 90, 1940 N Monroe Street, Tallahassee, Florida
• Department of Legal Affairs
  • Division of Victim Services and Criminal Justice Programs
    • The Council shall make a systematic study of the conditions affecting black men and boys, including, but not limited to, homicide rates, arrest and incarceration rate, poverty, violence, drug abuse, death rates, disparate annual income levels, ...
      • Hearing Meeting: LOCATION: Rosen Centre Hotel, 9840 International Drive, Orlando, Florida 32819 Please be advised that meeting locations and times maybe subject to change. For updates please visit http://www.cssbmb.com
• Department of Health
  • Board of Nursing
    • Wednesday, 8:30 am CNA Council meets to discuss general business. Wednesday, 2:00 pm Credentials “A” Committee. Wednesday, 2:00 pm Education and Credentials “B” Committee . Thursday, 8:30 am Disciplinary Hearings Friday, 8:30 am General ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Tampa Marriott Westshore 1001 Westshore Plaza Tampa, FL 33609 (813) 287-2555
• Commission for the Transportation Disadvantaged
  • Departmental
    • To discuss regular Commission business.; May 21, 2013, 9:00 am; Clay County Council on Aging, 604 Walnut Street, Green Cove Springs, FL 32043
      • Hearing Meeting: Clay County Council on Aging, 604 Walnut Street, Green Cove Springs, FL 32043
• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • Northwood Shared Resource Center
    • Approval of Minutes, Committee Reports, Strategy for the Future - Billing - Rates - Services and NSRC Updates.; Thursday, May 16, 2013 1:30p.m. - 3:30 p.m.; Department of Business and Professional Regulation, Professions Board Room, 1940 N. ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Department of Business and Professional Regulation, Professions Board Room, 1940 N. Monroe Street, Tallahassee, FL 32399
• Water Management Districts
  • South Florida Water Management District
    • Conduct regular Big Cypress Basin Board business.; May 16, 2013, 8:00 a.m.; Big Cypress Basin Service Center, 2660 Horseshoe Drive N, Naples, FL 34104
      • Hearing Meeting: Big Cypress Basin Service Center, 2660 Horseshoe Drive N, Naples, FL 34104
  • St. Johns River Water Management District
    • The St. Johns River Water Management District (SJRWMD) is developing rules as part of a statewide effort headed by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) with the five water management districts (WMDs) to increase consistency in ...
      • Hearing Meeting: City of Sanford, 300 North Park Ave., Sanford, Florida 32771 DATE AND TIME: May 23, 2013, 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon PLACE: Governing Board Room, St. Johns River Water Management District, 4049 Reid Street, Palatka, Florida 32177
    • The St. Johns River Water Management District (SJRWMD) is developing rules as part of a statewide effort headed by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) with the five water management districts (WMDs) to increase consistency in ...
      • Hearing Meeting: City of Sanford, 300 North Park Ave., Sanford, Florida 32771 DATE AND TIME: May 23, 2013, 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon PLACE: Governing Board Room, St. Johns River Water Management District, 4049 Reid Street, Palatka, Florida 32177
    • The St. Johns River Water Management District (SJRWMD) is developing rules as part of a statewide effort headed by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) with the five water management districts (WMDs) to increase consistency in ...
      • Hearing Meeting: PLACE: City of Sanford, 300 North Park Ave., Sanford, Florida 32771 DATE AND TIME: May 23, 2013, 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon PLACE: Governing Board Room, St. Johns River Water Management District, 4049 Reid Street, Palatka, Florida 32177
    • The St. Johns River Water Management District (SJRWMD) is developing rules as part of a statewide effort headed by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) with the five water management districts (WMDs) to increase consistency in ...
      • Hearing Meeting: City of Sanford, 300 North Park Ave., Sanford, Florida 32771 DATE AND TIME: May 23, 2013, 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon PLACE: Governing Board Room, St. Johns River Water Management District, 4049 Reid Street, Palatka, Florida 32177
• Agency for State Technology
  • Departmental
    • Approval of Minutes, Committee Reports, Strategy for the Future - Billing - Rates - Services and NSRC Updates.; Thursday, May 16, 2013 1:30p.m. - 3:30 p.m.; Department of Business and Professional Regulation, Professions Board Room, 1940 N. ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Department of Business and Professional Regulation, Professions Board Room, 1940 N. Monroe Street, Tallahassee, FL 32399

6. Notices Regarding Bids, Proposals and Purchasing

• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • Hillsborough County Aviation Authority
    • Other Agencies and Organizations, Hillsborough County Aviation Authority

7. Miscellaneous

• Expressway Authorities
  • Orlando-Orange County Expressway Authority
    • Expressway Authorities, Orlando-Orange County Expressway Authority
• Agency for Health Care Administration
  • Certificate of Need
    • Agency for Health Care Administration, Certificate of Need
• Department of Environmental Protection
  • Departmental
    • Antidegradation Permitting Requirements; Outstanding Florida Waters; Outstanding National Resource Waters; Equitable Abatement, Mixing Zones: Surface Waters