Vol. 39, No. 107 (06/03/2013)

1. Notices of Development of Proposed Rules and Negotiated Rulemaking

• Agency for Health Care Administration
  • Medicaid
    • The purpose of the amendment to Rule 59G-4.035 is to incorporate by reference the Florida Medicaid Certified School Match Coverage and Limitations Handbook, _______________. The incorporated handbook will clarify language and make modifications to ...
• Department of Children and Families
  • Family Safety and Preservation Program
    • Proposal to amend Chapter 14 to modify regulatory requirements for residential group care providers licensed by the department. Rules will be amended or repealed to eliminate duplication and unnecessary regulations. The chapter title will be ...
• Agency for Health Care Administration
  • Medicaid
    • The purpose of the amendment to Rule 59G-4.071 is to incorporate by reference the Florida Medicaid Durable Medical Equipment and Supply Services Provider Fee Schedules, ____________. The amendment updates durable medical equipment (DME) and medical ...

2. Proposed Rules

• Department of Environmental Protection
  • Departmental
    • The Department proposes to amend Chapter 62-722, Florida Administrative Code (F.A.C.), which contains certification and reporting regulations for persons who handle, purchase, receive, recover, sell, or are end users of 600 tons or more per year of ...
      • Due of Comment: 6/24/2013
    • The Department proposes to amend Chapter 62-716, Florida Administrative Code, which contains regulations for solid waste grants and annual reports from counties to the Department. In 2010, the Legislature modified annual county solid waste ...
      • Due of Comment: 6/24/2013

3. Notices of Changes, Corrections and Withdrawals

• Department of Environmental Protection
  • Departmental
    • Findings, Intent, and Antidegradation Policy for Surface Water Quality
• Department of Children and Families
  • Family Safety and Preservation Program
    • Definitions, Child Abuse, Neglect, Abandonment Investigations

4. Petitions and Dispositions Regarding Rule Variance or Waiver

• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Division of Hotels and Restaurants
    • On May 21, 2013, the Division of Hotels and Restaurants received a Petition for an Emergency Variance for Paragraph 61C-1.004(1)(a), Florida Administrative Code, Section 5-203.13, 2001 FDA Food Code, Paragraph 4-301.12(A), 2001 FDA Food Code, ...
    • On May 15, 2013 the Division of Hotels and Restaurants received a Petition for an Emergency Variance for Paragraph 61C-1.004(1)(a), Florida Administrative Code, Section 5-203.13, 2001 FDA Food Code, Subparagraph 61C-1.004(2)(a), Florida ...
    • On May 30, 2013 the Division issued an order. The Final Order was in response to a Petition for an emergency Variance from Keuper Building at Fla. Inst. Of Technology #1, filed May 15, 2013, and advertised on May 20, 2013 in Vol. 39, No. 98, of the ...
    • On May 30, 2013 the Division issued an order. The Final Order was in response to a Petition for an emergency Variance from Keuper Building at Fla. Inst. Of Technology #2, filed May 15, 2013, and advertised on May 20, 2013 in Vol. 39, No. 98, of the ...
    • On May 30, 2013 the Division issued an order. The Final Order was in response to a Petition for an emergency temporary Variance from Palms West Children’s Hospital, filed May 8, 2013, and advertised on May 13, 2013 in Vol. 39, No. 93, of the ...
    • On May 30, 2013 the Division issued an order. The Final Order was in response to a Petition for a Variance from NCCER, filed April 30, 2013, and advertised on May 3, 2013 in Vol. 39, No. 87, of the Florida Administrative Register. No comments were ...
    • On May 30, 2013 the Division issued an order. The Final Order was in response to a Petition for a temporary Variance from Tampa Housing Authority Headquarters, filed April 30, 2013, and advertised on May 3, 2013 in Vol. 39, No. 87, of the Florida ...
    • On May 30, 2013 the Division issued an order. The Final Order was in response to a Petition for a Variance from Ibis Walk, filed May 6, 2013, and advertised on May 9, 2013 in Vol. 39, No. 91, of the Florida Administrative Register. No comments ...
    • On May 30, 2013 the Division issued an order. The Final Order was in response to a Petition for a Variance from Sid Lickton Park-Restroom/Press Box/Concession, filed May 7, 2013, and advertised on May 9, 2013 in Vol. 39, No. 91, of the Florida ...
    • On May 30, 2013 the Division issued an order. The Final Order was in response to a Petition for a Variance from Richey Woods Elev. #2, filed May 7, 2013, and advertised on May 9, 2013 in Vol. 39, No. 91, of the Florida Administrative Register. No ...
    • On May 30, 2013 the Division issued an order. The Final Order was in response to a Petition for a Variance from Richey Woods Elev. #1, filed May 7, 2013, and advertised on May 9, 2013 in Vol. 39, No. 91, of the Florida Administrative Register. No ...
  • Board of Accountancy
    • Ashley Reese, seeking a variance or waiver of Rule 61H1-28.0052(1)(b), Florida Administrative Code, that requires candidates to pass all four test sections of the CPA Examination within a rolling eighteen-month period, which begins on the NASBA ...
  • Division of Hotels and Restaurants
    • Six/Ten Corporation. Petitioner seeks an emergency variance of the requirements of ASME A17.3, Section 2.2.1, as adopted by 61C-5.001(1), Florida Administrative Code that requires upgrading the elevators machine rooms and machinery spaces ...
    • Rogers Hall. Petitioner seeks an emergency 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 operations which poses ...
    • Embry Riddle Aeronautical University. 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 ...
    • Trio @ Encore. Petitioner seeks a variance of the requirements of ASME A17.1b, Section 2.18.5.1, 2.20.4 and 2.24.2.1 as adopted by 61C-5.001(1)(a), Florida Administrative Code that requires the use of a 9.5 mm steel rope and requirement of a ...
    • Legacy Bayway. Petitioner seeks a variance of the requirements of ASME A17.1b, Section 2.18.5.1, 2.20.4 and 2.24.2.1 as adopted by 61C-5.001(1)(a), Florida Administrative Code that requires the use of a 9.5 mm steel rope and requirement of a ...
• Water Management Districts
  • Southwest Florida Water Management District
    • it has issued an order granting a variance. Petitioner's Name: Highlands Community Development District – File Tracking No. 13-4159 Date Petition Filed: April 24, 2013 Rule No.: 40D-22.201, F.A.C. Nature of the rule for which variance or ...

5. Notices of Meetings, Workshops and Public Hearings

• Department of Health
  • Office of Statewide Research
    • To conduct review of new research studies involving human participants, modifications to existing studies, and continuing review of ongoing research to make sure research studies comply with regulations and the Department's ethical standards.; June ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Capital Circle Office Complex, Building 2585, Conference Room 310A, Tallahassee, Florida
• Regional Planning Councils
  • Tampa Bay Regional Planning Council
    • To conduct the regular business of the Agency on Bay Management.; June 13, 2013 at 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
• 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.; June 25, 2013, 9:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m.; Department of Business and Professional Regulation, Office of the General Counsel, 1940 N. Monroe ...
      • 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
  • Infinite Source Communications Group, LLC
    • The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) District Six will hold a Public Hearing for an intersection safety project on State Road (SR) 7/US 441/NW 7 Avenue and the intersection of NW 60 Street, in Miami Dade County, to discuss the project’s ...
      • Hearing Meeting: MDC Carrie P. Meek Entrepreneurial Education Center, Rm 1103 6300 NW 7 Avenue, Miami, FL 33150
• Regional Planning Councils
  • Southwest Florida Regional Planning Council
    • The regular monthly board meeting of the Southwest Florida Regional Planning Council.; Thursday, June 20, 2013 at 9:00 a.m.; Southwest Florida Regional Planning Council - 1st Floor Conference Room at 1926 Victoria Avenue in Fort Myers
      • Hearing Meeting: Southwest Florida Regional Planning Council - 1st Floor Conference Room at 1926 Victoria Avenue in Fort Myers
• Water Management Districts
  • Suwannee River Water Management District
    • Governing Board Meetings to consider District business and conduct public hearings on regulatory and real estate matters. A workshop will follow the meeting.; June 11, 2013, 9:00 a.m.; SRWMD District Headquarters, 9225 CR 49, Live Oak, FL 32060
      • Hearing Meeting: SRWMD District Headquarters, 9225 CR 49, Live Oak, FL 32060
• Department of Economic Opportunity
  • Division of Workforce Services
    • Ongoing meeting of the Executive Steering Committee for the Workforce Information Technology Procurement Project and Vendor Presentations.; Tuesday, June 11, 2013, 1:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.; and Wednesday, June 12, 2013, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.; Tuesday, ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Tuesday, June 11, 2013, The Caldwell Bldg. Room 114, 107 E. Madison St. Tallahassee, Fl. 32399 Wednesday, June 12, 2013, Workforce Florida, Inc. 1580 Waldo Palmer Lane, Suite 1, Tallahassee, FL 32308 Both meetings may be accessed by conference call dial-in number: 1-888- 670-3525, conference code: 2967573617
• Department of State
  • Division of Historical Resources
    • Committee members will discuss financial reports, vendor contracts, budget amendments and other Friends business.; Finance and Investment Committee Meeting; June 17, 2013, 4:00 p.m.; Mission San Luis, 2100 W Tennessee Street, Tallahasee, FL
      • Hearing Meeting: Mission San Luis, 2100 W Tennessee Street, Tallahasee, FL
    • Board of Directors will discuss vendor contracts, budget amendments, financials, and other Friend's business.; June 20, 2013, 6:00 p.m.; Mission San Luis; 2100 W Tennessee St; Tallahassee, FL
      • Hearing Meeting: Mission San Luis; 2100 W Tennessee St; Tallahassee, FL

6. Miscellaneous

• Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
  • Division of Plant Industry
    • Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Division of Plant Industry