Vol. 39, No. 115 (06/13/2013)

1. Notices of Development of Proposed Rules and Negotiated Rulemaking

• Department of Children and Families
  • Economic Self-Sufficiency Program
    • The proposed rule updates the federal poverty levels and increases the average monthly private pay nursing facility rate used in the Medicaid eligibility determination process.
    • The proposed rule amendment updates and re-titles the Appointment of a Designated Representative, CF-ES 2505, and incorporates it by reference.

2. Proposed Rules

• 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.
      • Due of Comment: 7/4/2013

3. Notices of Changes, Corrections and Withdrawals

• Water Management Districts
  • St. Johns River Water Management District
    • Transfer of Ownership or Permit
    • Publications Incorporated by Reference
    • Application of Chapter, Exemptions, Conditions for Issuance of Permits
    • Individual Environmental Resource Agricultural System Permits, Relationship to Other Permitting Requirements, Publications Incorporated by Reference, Content of the Application
    • Revocation or Modification of Permits, Forms and Instructions
• Department of Environmental Protection
  • Departmental
    • Scope of Part I, Procedures to Obtain Permits and Other Authorizations; Applications, Scope of Part II
    • Purpose

4. Petitions and Dispositions Regarding Rule Variance or Waiver

• Department of Health
  • Board of Psychology
    • of the issuance of an Order regarding the Petition for Variance or Waiver for Harris L. Friedman, Ph. D., filed on December 17, 2012. The Notice of Petition for Variance and Waiver was published in Volume 38, No. 95, of the December 20, 2012, ...
  • Board of Optometry
    • a variance or waiver of Rule 64B13-5.002(3)(c), F.A.C., filed by Sandra K. Fortenberry, O.D., on behalf of Rosenberg School of Optometry, with regards to the requirement that a transcript-quality continuing education program be approved by the Board ...

5. Notices of Meetings, Workshops and Public Hearings

• Department of Environmental Protection
  • Departmental
    • Administrative Law Judge Bram D.E. Canter will conduct a hearing to consider the environmental effects and any other appropriate matters regarding whether to approve the site certification of the proposed Tampa Electric Company, Polk Power Station ...
      • Hearing Meeting: June 25, 2013, the public hearing will be held at the Palmetto Club at Fishhawk Ranch, 17004 Dorman Road, Lithia, Hillsborough County, FL, and on June 26, 2013, the hearing will be held at the Bartow Civic Center, 2250 South Floral Avenue, Bartow, Polk County, Florida.
    • 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
• Regional Planning Councils
  • Treasure Coast Regional Planning Council
    • The Treasure Coast Regional Planning Council will conduct its regular meeting.; July 19, 2013, 9:30 a.m.; Indian River State College Wolf High Technology Center 2400 SE Salerno Road Stuart, Florida 34997
      • Hearing Meeting: Indian River State College Wolf High Technology Center 2400 SE Salerno Road Stuart, Florida 34997
• Department of Children and Families
  • Mental Health Program
    • The Department’s Office of Substance Abuse and Mental Health will discuss the strategy to implement the FY 2013-14 General Appropriations Act proviso language relating to sober houses, and to receive preliminary public input. Individuals who are ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Department of Children of Children and Families 1317 Winewood Blvd., Building 6, room 335 Tallahassee, Florida 32399
    • The Department’s Office of Substance Abuse and Mental Health will discuss the strategy to implement the FY 2013-14 General Appropriations Act proviso language relating to sober houses, and to receive preliminary public input. Individuals who are ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Department of Children of Children and Families 1317 Winewood Blvd., Building 6, room 335 Tallahassee, Florida 32399
    • Managing Entity Operational VTC/conference call; June 21, 2013, 3:00pm - 4:00pm EST; Department of Children and Families 1317 Winewood Blvd, Building 1 Room 206A Tallahassee, FL 32399-0700 contact Beth Carter (850-413-9610) for conference call ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Department of Children and Families 1317 Winewood Blvd, Building 1 Room 206A Tallahassee, FL 32399-0700 contact Beth Carter (850-413-9610) for conference call information
• Department of Health
  • Board of Medicine
    • To conduct a public meeting to reconsider disciplinary cases with prior findings of probable cause.; Friday, June 21, 2013, 2:00 p.m.; (888) 670-3525, Participation Code: 125-528-7056
      • Hearing Meeting: (888) 670-3525, Participation Code: 125-528-7056
    • To conduct a public meeting to reconsider disciplinary cases with prior findings of probable cause.; Friday, June 28, 2013, 2:00 p.m.; (888) 670-3525, Participation Code: 125-528-7056
      • Hearing Meeting: (888) 670-3525, Participation Code: 125-528-7056
• Regional Planning Councils
  • Treasure Coast Regional Planning Council
    • To conduct a meeting of Council's Comprehensive Economic Development Committee.; July 11, 2013, 2:00 p.m.; Treasure Coast Regional Planning Council office 421 SW Camden Avenue Stuart, FL 34994
      • Hearing Meeting: Treasure Coast Regional Planning Council office 421 SW Camden Avenue Stuart, FL 34994
    • To conduct a meeting of Council's Budget/Personnel Committee. The Committee will discuss Council's proposed budget for FY 2013-14.; July 1, 2013, 1:00 p.m.; Treasure Coast Regional Planning Council 421 SW Camden Avenue Stuart, Florida 34994
      • Hearing Meeting: Treasure Coast Regional Planning Council 421 SW Camden Avenue Stuart, Florida 34994
  • South Florida Regional Planning Council
    • To support the reduction of our nation's dependence on imported oil by discussing and promoting the region's use of alternative fuels and alternative fuel vehicles through the Southeast Florida Clean Cities Coalition.; Friday, July 19, 2013 at 10:00 ...
      • Hearing Meeting: South Florida Regional Planning Council 3440 Hollywood Boulevard, Suite 140 Hollywood, FL 33021 (954) 985-4416
• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • Enterprise Florida, Inc.
    • Meeting: Florida Opportunity Fund. This meeting will discuss on-going issues, developing issues and other matters. ; Wednesday, June 26, 2013, 8:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.; South Conference Room Enterprise Florida, Inc. 800 North Magnolia Avenue, ...
      • Hearing Meeting: South Conference Room Enterprise Florida, Inc. 800 North Magnolia Avenue, Suite 1100 Orlando, FL 32803
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Board of Pilot Commissioners
    • Official Committee meeting regarding the Rate Application for the Port of Palm Beach.; June 25, 2013, 10:00 a.m.; 888.670.3525. participant passcode 8492079683#
      • Hearing Meeting: 888.670.3525. participant passcode 8492079683#
• Executive Office of the Governor
  • Division of Emergency Management
    • A. Report on Hazardous Materials Training Symposium B. Report on Revision/Update of Existing Protocols C. Review of Project Tracking Chart ; June 19, 2013, 1:30 PM ; Meeting ID: 772-127-794 https://www2.gotomeeting.com/join/580851786 Call in ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Meeting ID: 772-127-794 https://www2.gotomeeting.com/join/580851786 Call in number: (888) 670-3525 Pass code is 3313368082
• Department of Children and Families
  • Office on Homelessness
    • These conference calls will address the committees’ continued development of policy recommendations and work tasks to address the Council’s Annual Report on recommendations to end homelessness in Florida. ; Executive DATE: Monday, July 15, 2013;...
      • Hearing Meeting: Conference Call 1-888-670-3525, Code: 9798513235, then #
• Regional Planning Councils
  • South Florida Regional Planning Council
    • The conversation about emerging trends and future scenarios will leverage online simulation tools and include a series of workgroups and panel presentations from noted thought-leaders. The interactive, engaging event is designed to help inform the ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Palm Beach County Convention Center, 650 Okeechobee Boulevard, West Palm Beach, FL 33401

6. Notices of Petitions and Dispositions Regarding Declaratory Stat

• Department of Health
  • Board of Psychology
    • for Jonathan Sobin, Psy.D.,; The Notice of Petition for Declaratory Statement was published in Volume 39, No. 67, of the April 5, 2013, Florida Administrative Register. The Board considered the Petition at a duly-noticed telephonic meeting held on ...
  • Board of Optometry
    • by Christopher A Frey, O.D.,; The Notice of Petition for Declaratory Statement was published in Volume 38, No. 12, of the March 23, 2012, Florida Administrative Register. The Board considered the Petition at a duly-noticed public meeting held on ...

7. Notices Regarding Bids, Proposals and Purchasing

• Florida Housing Finance Corporation
  • Departmental
    • Florida Housing Finance Corporation, Departmental
• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • Jacksonville Port Authority
    • Other Agencies and Organizations, Jacksonville Port Authority
  • Moffitt Cancer Center & Research Institute
    • Other Agencies and Organizations, Moffitt Cancer Center & Research Institute

8. Miscellaneous

• Department of Health
  • Board of Nursing
    • Department of Health, Board of Nursing