Vol. 40, No. 142 (07/23/2014)

1. Notices of Development of Proposed Rules and Negotiated Rulemaking

• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Board of Professional Engineers
    • The Board proposes to develop and adopt a new rule to establish procedures for public participation in public meetings.
  • Division of Hotels and Restaurants
    • To implement sections 1-6 of chapter 2014-133, Laws of Florida, by incorporating the new “timeshare project” public lodging establishment license classification into the rules that currently apply to vacation rentals.
    • To implement sections 1-6 of chapter 2014-133, Laws of Florida, by incorporating the new “timeshare project” public lodging establishment license classification into the rules that currently apply to vacation rentals.
• Department of Corrections
  • Departmental
    • The purpose and effect of the proposed rule is to increase security and to promote the safety of inmates and staff by allowing for clipper shaves three times per week at certain Department of Corrections institutions and facilities under certain ...
    • The purpose and effect of the proposed rule is to remove rule language related to the Juvenile Offender Tour Program due to the repeal of s. 945.75, Florida Statutes.

2. Proposed Rules

• Department of Management Services
  • Division of Administrative Hearings
    • Procedural rules for adjudication of workers' compensation claims were implemented on February 23, 2003, pursuant to the mandate in section 440.45, Florida Statutes, that the Division of Administrative Hearings adopt procedural rules. Amendments to ...
      • Due of Comment: 8/13/2014
• Department of Environmental Protection
  • Departmental
    • The objective of the proposed revisions is to reduce the regulatory burden for sand and limestone mines by authorizing a permittee that holds a current Environmental Resources Permit (ERP) to conduct mining and processing operations without the need ...
      • Due of Comment: 8/13/2014
• Department of Financial Services
  • Division of State Fire Marshal
    • The repeal of the rule removes the requirement that fire equipment dealers use a specific form as the only means of evidence of insurance coverage.
      • Due of Comment: 8/13/2014
    • The repeal of the rule removes the requirement that fire protection contractors use a specific form as the only means of evidence of insurance coverage.
      • Due of Comment: 8/13/2014
  • Division of Accounting and Auditing
    • The purpose and effect of this rulemaking is the repeal of Rule 69I-41.001, F.A.C., because it is duplicative.
      • Due of Comment: 8/13/2014
  • Division of State Fire Marshal
    • Paragraph 633.508(7)(a), F.S., authorizes the Division to prescribe by rule the safety devices, safeguards, or other means of protection that must be adopted for the prevention of accidents and injuries in every firefighter employee place of ...
      • Due of Comment: 8/13/2014
• Department of Health
  • Board of Occupational Therapy
    • The Board proposed the rule amendment to change the criteria for continuing education providers requiring that the courses be relevant to the practice of occupational therapy and including AOTA and FOTA approved providers.
      • Due of Comment: 8/13/2014

3. Notices of Changes, Corrections and Withdrawals

• Department of Health
  • Board of Nursing Home Administrators
    • Reexamination
    • Application for Licensure Fee
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Board of Professional Engineers
    • Application for Licensure by Endorsement
    • Application for Licensure by Examination
    • Qualification Program for Special Inspectors of Threshold Buildings

4. Petitions and Dispositions Regarding Rule Variance or Waiver

• Department of Law Enforcement
  • Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission
    • a permanent waiver of paragraph 11B-27.00213(4)(b), F.A.C. by Ms. Daisy Cook of the Lake City Correctional Facility on behalf of Sateria Jones. The Petitioner wishes to waive that portion of the rule that states Agencies applying to temporarily ...
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Division of Hotels and Restaurants
    • Pointe Towers Condominium. Petitioner seeks an emergency variance of the requirements of ASME A17.1, Section 61C-5.025 as adopted by 61C-5.001(1), Florida Administrative Code that requires upgrading the elevators hydraulic supply shut-off valves ...
    • On July 21, 2014 the Division issued an order. The Final Order was in response to a Petition for an emergency temporary Variance from Mgmt. Corp. of Oceanview, COA, Inc. (South Bldg), filed June 30, 2014, and advertised on July 3. 2014 in Vol. 40, ...
  • Electrical Contractors' Licensing Board
    • variance or waiver of Rule 61G6-6.017, Florida Administrative Code, filed by Marcus Brian Jones, which requires that a passing examination score shall be valid only for a period of two (2) years form the date of the examination.
  • Board of Accountancy
    • variance or waiver filed by Daniel Uitti, 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, ...
• Department of Children and Families
  • Family Safety and Preservation Program
    • waiver of rule 65C-13.030(10(f)(1), Florida Administrative Code, from Camelot Community Care and Henry and Mary Phillips. Rule 65C-13.030(1)(f)(1), F.A.C., states licensed out-of-home caregivers contracting with a lead agency are authorized by ...

5. Notices of Meetings, Workshops and Public Hearings

• Department of Children and Families
  • Refugee Services
    • The purpose of the Orlando Area 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
• Florida Housing Finance Corporation
  • Departmental
    • 1. Conduct business necessary for the organization of FHFC III, INC. 2. Consider adopting resolutions delegating operational authority to the Executive Director. 3. Consideration of all necessary actions with regard to any property owned or ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Hyatt Regency Coral Gables 50 Alhambra Plaza Coral Gables, FL 33134
    • 1. Conduct business necessary for the organization of FHFC II, INC. 2. Consider adopting resolutions delegating operational authority to the Executive Director. 3. Consideration of all necessary actions with regard to any property owned or held ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Hyatt Regency Coral Gables 50 Alhambra Plaza Coral Gables, FL 33134
    • 1. Consider financing and acknowledgement resolutions for various multifamily developments, under any multifamily program, including the ranking of developments. 2. Consider appointment of professionals including but not limited to trustee and/or ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Hyatt Regency Coral Gables 50 Alhambra Plaza Coral Gables, FL 33134
• Department of Law Enforcement
  • Medical Examiners Commission
    • Medical Examiners Commission Meeting.; August 27, 2014, 10:00 a.m.; St. Petersburg Marriott Clearwater, 12600 Roosevelt Boulevard, North, St. Petersburg, Florida, 33716, (727) 572-7800.
      • Hearing Meeting: St. Petersburg Marriott Clearwater, 12600 Roosevelt Boulevard, North, St. Petersburg, Florida, 33716, (727) 572-7800.
• Department of Economic Opportunity
  • Division of Workforce Services
    • Deliberation for cases pending before the Reemployment Assistance Appeals Commission that are ready for final review and the Chairman's report. No public testimony will be taken.; July 30, 2014, 8:45 a.m. ; Reemployment Assistance Appeals ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Reemployment Assistance Appeals Commission, 101 Rhyne Building, 2740 Centerview Drive, Tallahassee, Florida
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Regulatory Council of Community Association Managers
    • General Business.; August 15, 2014, 10:00 a.m.; 888.670.3525, Participant passcode 8492079683#
      • Hearing Meeting: 888.670.3525, Participant passcode 8492079683#
  • Florida Building Commission
    • To consider and discuss DS2014-086 by Joe Hetzel of DASMA.; August 4, 2014, 2:00p.m.- until completion.; Meeting to be conducted using communications media technology, specifically teleconference and webinar: You must access both the Teleconference ...
      • 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=288568337&UID=492507407&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". Provide your phone number when you join the meeting to receive a call back. Alternatively, you can call: Call-in toll-free number: 1-888-670-3525 (US) Call-in number: 1-720-3891212 (US) Show global numbers: Attendee access code: 606 232 6940 Public point of access: Office of Codes and Standards, Department of Business and Professional Regulation, Suite 90A, 1940 North Monroe Street, Tallahassee, Florida.
    • To consider and discuss the following Declaratory Statement: DS-2014-075 by Sprague Owings of Marion County ; DATE AND TIME: August 7, 2014, 2:00p.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=288572687&UID=492507407&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". Provide your phone number when you join the meeting to receive a call back. Alternatively, you can call: Call-in toll-free number: 1-888-670-3525 (US) Call-in number: 1-720-3891212 (US) Show global numbers: Attendee access code: 606 232 6940 Public point of access: Office of Codes and Standards, Department of Business and Professional Regulation, Suite 90A, 1940 North Monroe Street, Tallahassee, Florida.
    • To consider and discuss the following Declaratory Statements: DS 2014 – 084 by Gary Kozan of Ridgeway Plumbing Inc. DS 2014 – 066 by Edward Rojas of City of Doral ; August 6, 2014, 2:00p.m.- until completion.; Meeting to be conducted using ...
      • 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=288570512&UID=492507407&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". Provide your phone number when you join the meeting to receive a call back. Alternatively, you can call: Call-in toll-free number: 1-888-670-3525 (US) Call-in number: 1-720-3891212 (US) Show global numbers: Attendee access code: 606 232 6940 Public point of access: Office of Codes and Standards, Department of Business and Professional Regulation, Suite 90A, 1940 North Monroe Street, Tallahassee, Florida.
    • To consider and discuss DS2014-086 by Joe Hetzel of DASMA. To review the product approval rule provisions regarding product approval issues pertaining to the use of portable roll form machines. To consider, discuss, and provide recommendation for ...
      • 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=288571712&UID=492507407&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". Provide your phone number when you join the meeting to receive a call back. Alternatively, you can call: Call-in toll-free number: 1-888-670-3525 (US) Call-in number: 1-720-3891212 (US) Show global numbers: Attendee access code: 606 232 6940 Public point of access: Office of Codes and Standards, Department of Business and Professional Regulation, Suite 90A, 1940 North Monroe Street, Tallahassee, Florida.
    • To consider and discuss the following Declaratory Statement: DS2014-089 by T.A. Krebs of Architect T.A. Krebs, LLC. Further discussion with regard to the statewide analysis of the uniformity of code administration including permitting fees, times,...
      • 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=288573992&UID=492507407&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". Provide your phone number when you join the meeting to receive a call back. Alternatively, you can call: Call-in toll-free number: 1-888-670-3525 (US) Call-in number: 1-720-389-1212 (US) Show global numbers: Attendee access code: 606 232 6940 Public point of access: Office of Codes and Standards, Department of Business and Professional Regulation, Suite 90A, 1940 North Monroe Street, Tallahassee, Florida
    • To consider and discuss the following Declaratory Statement: DS2014-083 by Eric Neilinger of Fire Alarm Systems and Security Inc. ; August 6, 2014, 10:00a.m.- until completion.; Meeting to be conducted using communications media technology, ...
      • 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=288569842&UID=492507407&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". Provide your phone number when you join the meeting to receive a call back. Alternatively, you can call: Call-in toll-free number: 1-888-670-3525 (US) Call-in number: 1-720-389-1212 (US) Show global numbers: Attendee access code: 606 232 6940 Public point of access: Office of Codes and Standards, Department of Business and Professional Regulation, Suite 90A, 1940 North Monroe Street, Tallahassee, Florida.
    • To consider and discuss the following Declaratory Statement: DS-2014-075 by Sprague Owings of Marion County ; August 8, 2014, 2:00p.m. - until completion; Meeting to be conducted using communications media technology, specifically teleconference ...
      • 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=288574477&UID=492507407&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". Provide your phone number when you join the meeting to receive a call back. Alternatively, you can call: Call-in toll-free number: 1-888-670-3525 (US) Call-in number: 1-720-389-1212 (US) Show global numbers: Attendee access code: 606 232 6940 Public point of access: Office of Codes and Standards, Department of Business and Professional Regulation, Suite 90A, 1940 North Monroe Street, Tallahassee, Florida.
• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • CareerSource Florida
    • Meeting of the Board of Directors Executive Committee; July 23, 2014 at 10 a.m.; 1580 Waldo Palmer Lane, Suite 1 Tallahassee FL 32308
      • Hearing Meeting: 1580 Waldo Palmer Lane, Suite 1 Tallahassee FL 32308
• Department of Economic Opportunity
  • Division of Workforce Services
    • The Division will hear any comments not yet provided on the rule language. The rule amendment was originally published in Vol. 40, No. 132, of the July 9, 2014, issue of the Florida Administrative Register.; Friday, August 8, 2014, at 10:00 a.m.; ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Department of Economic Opportunity,107 East Madison Street, Caldwell Building, Office of General Counsel Conference Room, Tallahassee, Florida 32399, and by teleconference by calling: 1-888-670-3525, Passcode: 7590311118 then #.
• Department of Children and Families
  • Departmental
    • The Department of Children and Families, Circuit 1 Alliance-Community Action Team to provide a forum for providers and the Community to identify needs and gaps in services in order to improve the lives of children and families in the Escambia, Santa ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Lakeview TACC Therapeutic Activity Center 1100 Lakeview Ave, Pensacola, Florida

6. Notices of Petitions and Dispositions Regarding Declaratory Stat

• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Board of Accountancy
    • by Ashland Partners & Company LLP.; The Notice of Petition for Declaratory Statement was published in Volume 40, No. 81, of the April 25, 2014, Florida Administrative Register. Petitioner sought the Board’s interpretation of Section 473.302(8)(a), ...

7. Miscellaneous

• Department of Economic Opportunity
  • Division of Community Development
    • Department of Economic Opportunity, Division of Community Development
• Department of Environmental Protection
  • Departmental
    • Department of Environmental Protection, Departmental
• Department of Economic Opportunity
  • Division of Community Development
    • Department of Economic Opportunity, Division of Community Development
    • Department of Economic Opportunity, Division of Community Development
• Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles
  • Division of Motor Vehicles
    • Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles, Division of Motor Vehicles
    • Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles, Division of Motor Vehicles
    • Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles, Division of Motor Vehicles