Vol. 41, No. 145 (07/28/2015)

1. Notices of Development of Proposed Rules and Negotiated Rulemaking

• Department of Financial Services
  • Finance
    • The purpose and effect of the amended rule are to remove the disciplinary guidelines as found in the rule and to transfer the disciplinary guidelines provisions to a form incorporated into the rule entitled "Office of Financial Regulation, Division ...
    • The purpose and effect of the amended rules are to define common terms used throughout Chapter 494, FS, and Rule Chapter 69V-40, F.A.C., update form titles, update Florida Department of Law Enforcement’s website link, correct grammatical errors, ...
• Department of Children and Families
  • Family Safety and Preservation Program
    • Section 409.1664, F.S., became effective July 1, 2015. The statute provides for adoption benefits for qualifying adoptive employees of state agencies. The Department intends to create a new rule to administer the section and provide for an ...

2. Proposed Rules

• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • State Boxing Commission
    • The Commission proposes the repeal of rules 61K1-1.024 and 61K1-1.0055, F.A.C. because the legislature eliminated the three license types during the 2014 legislative session; therefore, the agency has determined that these rules are unnecessary.
      • Due of Comment: 8/18/2015
• Department of State
  • Division of Elections
    • The rule needs to be amended to provide for expanded data fields in absentee ballot request reports and changed timing of early voting periods for reporting statistics on early voting activity. These changes are prompted by Ch. 2013-57, Laws of ...
      • Due of Comment: 8/18/2015
    • This rule establishes file format specifications, timelines and other content requirements for the electronic compilation, transmission, and reporting of election results, precinct-level election results, voting history, and reconciliation of the ...
      • Due of Comment: 8/18/2015
• Agency for Health Care Administration
  • Health Facility and Agency Licensing
    • The Agency proposes to amend rules located within Rule Chapter 59A-4, F.A.C., to update the Gold Seal Award application in relations to the stable workforce requirements; amend the title and location of the Nursing Home Guide Methodology; revise the ...
      • Due of Comment: 8/18/2015
  • Medicaid
    • The purpose of new Rule 59G-4.120 is to incorporate by reference the Florida Medicaid Statewide Inpatient Psychiatric Coverage Policy, __________.
      • Due of Comment: 8/18/2015

3. Notices of Changes, Corrections and Withdrawals

• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Division of Pari-Mutuel Wagering
    • Track General Rules, Race General Rules, Jai Alai Game General Rules, Performances, Jockey Requirements, Sulky Driver Requirements, Qualifications of Horses to Start

4. Petitions and Dispositions Regarding Rule Variance or Waiver

• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Board of Accountancy
    • variance or waiver filed by Karen Forbes, 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 Health
  • Board of Dentistry
    • variance of waiver filed by Shelly Taylor, DMD, seeking a variance or waiver of Rule 64B5-2.021(1), Florida Administrative Code, which requires that any applicant who has failed to pass the clinical examination in three attempts shall not be ...
• Department of Children and Families
  • Family Safety and Preservation Program
    • waiver of rule 65C-15.017(3), Florida Administrative Code, from Eckerd Community Alternatives, Inc. & Freddie Brinson. Rule 65C-15.017(3), F.A.C., requires staff who perform casework services in licensed child-placing agencies to possess at least a ...
    • waiver of rule 65C-15.017(3), Florida Administrative Code, from Eckerd Community Alternatives and Brenda Young. Rule 65C-15.017(3), F.A.C.,requires staff who perform casework services in licensed child-placing agencies to possess at least a bachelor’...
    • waiver of rule 65C-15.017(3), Florida Administrative Code, from Eckerd Community Alternatives, Inc. & Andrea Sauls. Rule 65C-15.017(3), F.A.C., requires staff who perform casework services in licensed child-placing agencies to possess at least a ...

5. Notices of Meetings, Workshops and Public Hearings

• Department of Children and Families
  • Departmental
    • The Department of Children and Families, Circuit 2 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 Big Bend area ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Human Services Building, 1000 W. Tharpe Street, Tallahassee, FL 32303
• Regional Planning Councils
  • Northeast Florida Regional Planning Council
    • Regular Quarterly Meeting.; Wednesday, August 12, 2015, 10:00 a.m.: Local Emergency Planning Committee, District IV; 6850 Belfort Oaks Place, Jacksonville, FL 32216.
      • Hearing Meeting: 6850 Belfort Oaks Place, Jacksonville, FL 32216.
  • Tampa Bay Regional Planning Council
    • To conduct the business of the Executive Budget Committee.; August 10, 2015, 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
• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • Enterprise Florida, Inc.
    • During the public meeting, the FDFC Board of Directors will consider the request of AAF Holdings LLC and one or more of its affiliates, subsidiaries or related entities (collectively, the “Applicant”) to adopt a Resolution to authorize the issuance ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Double Tree By Hilton 60 South Ivanhoe Blvd., 2nd Floor Orlando, FL 32804
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Florida Building Commission
    • To evaluate the Florida Building Code development processes and make recommendation concerning streamlining those processes, and take up such additional items in accordance with the Workgroup’s agenda.; Tuesday, August 18, 2015, at 1:00 p.m. – 5:...
      • Hearing Meeting: Daytona Beach, Plaza Resort and Spa, 600 N Atlantic Ave., Daytona Beach, FL 32118, Telephone contact (386) 255-4471
• Regional Planning Councils
  • West Florida Regional Planning Council
    • Business matters of the West Florida Regional Planning Council.; Tuesday, August 4, 2015, 10:00 a.m. by phone conference; 4081 E Olive Road, Suite A, Pensacola Fl 32514
      • Hearing Meeting: 4081 E Olive Road, Suite A, Pensacola Fl 32514
• Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles
  • Departmental
    • The FloridaNet Executive Committee is meeting informally to discuss the revised budget for the FirstNet/FloridaNet project. Agenda: 1. Roll call 2. Budget 3. Around the table 4. Adjourn Please join my meeting from your computer, tablet or ...
      • Hearing Meeting: ONLINE: GoToMeeting (Call-in information below)
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Board of Pilot Commissioners
    • General Board Business and to discuss settlement negotiations and litigation expenditures in case number 14-005036RX. The discussion of settlement negotiations and litigation expenditures may be closed to the public. The portion of the meeting that ...
      • Hearing Meeting: 1(888) 670-3525, participant passcode 5243947159#
• Regional Planning Councils
  • East Central Florida Regional Planning Council
    • Monthly meeting of the Executive Committee; Wednesday, August 19, 2015, 9:00 a.m.; ECFRPC Office, 309 Cranes Roost Blvd., Suite 2000, Mayor John H. Land Boardroom, Altamonte Springs, FL 32701
      • Hearing Meeting: ECFRPC Office, 309 Cranes Roost Blvd., Suite 2000, Mayor John H. Land Boardroom, Altamonte Springs, FL 32701
• Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles
  • Departmental
    • The Motorist Modernization Advisory Board is meeting to receive an update on Phase 1 of the Motorist Modernization project. System functionality and requirements will also be presented to the group for consideration and input. Agenda: 1. Roll ...
      • Hearing Meeting: 2900 Apalachee Parkway, Tallahassee Florida 32399, Conference Room B130, GoTo Meeting call-in information is also provided below
• Department of Financial Services
  • Finance
    • This is the Final Public Hearing on the adoption of proposed amendments to Rules 69V-180.002, 69V-180.010, 69V-180.020, 69V-180.030, 69V-180.031, 69V-180.032, 69V-180.040, 69V-180.070, and 69V-180.100, F.A.C., published published on April 3, 2015, ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Cabinet Meeting Room, Lower Level, The Capitol, Tallahassee, Florida
• 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.; ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Florida Department of Health, 2585 Merchants Row Blvd., Conference Room 320P, Tallahassee, Florida 32311
• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • Florida is for Veterans Inc.
    • Approval of FY16-17 budget request, the entrepreneurship program RFP, and the business training grants guidelines. Join the call: www.uberconference.com/veteransflorida Dial in number: 877-619-2945 Alternate number: +1 850-610-2158 No PIN ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Conference Call
• Department of State
  • Division of Historical Resources
    • This special meeting of the Florida Historical Marker Council is to discuss 2 received high priority historical marker applications.; August 4, 2015, 9:00 a.m. to conclusion; R.A. Gray Building, Room 307, 500 South Bronough Street, Tallahassee, ...
      • Hearing Meeting: R.A. Gray Building, Room 307, 500 South Bronough Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0250
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Florida Building Commission
    • Discuss “accreditor” and “course” applications for recommendation to the Florida Building Commission, consider and approval of future meeting dates for the Education POC and other matters in accordance with the meeting agenda.; August 10, 2015 at 8:...
      • Hearing Meeting: Meeting to be conducted using communications media technology, specifically teleconference and webinar: To join the online meeting (Now from mobile devices!) GoToMeeting® Online Meetings Made Easy® is a newly contracted vendor. Please note the access is different than previous meetings. 1. Please join my meeting, Monday, August 10, 2015 at 8:30 AM Eastern Daylight Time. https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/208575373 2. To call in using your telephone in the United States (toll-free): 1 877 309 2070 Or to you may use your microphone and speakers (VoIP) - a headset is recommended. Access Code: 208-575-373 Audio PIN: Shown after joining the meeting Meeting ID: 208-575-373 Public point of access: Department of Business and Professional Regulation, Office of Codes and Standards, 1940 North Monroe Street, Suite 90A, Tallahassee, Florida.
• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • Florida Surplus Asset Fund Trust
    • Board of Trustees August 6, 2015 Florida Surplus Asset Fund Trust AGENDA This meeting of the Board of Trustees for Florida Surplus Asset Fund Trust will be held on Thursday, August 6, 2015 at 12:00 p.m. at Akerman LLP, ...
      • Hearing Meeting: CNL Center II Building, 420 South Orange Avenue, Suite 1200, Orlando, Florida 32801
• Regional Planning Councils
  • North Central Florida Regional Planning Council
    • To conduct the regular business of the North Central Florida (District 3) Local Emergency Planning Committee.; August 20, 2015 at 10:00 a.m.; Marion County Emergency Operations Center, 692 NW 30th Ave., Ocala, FL
      • Hearing Meeting: Marion County Emergency Operations Center, 692 NW 30th Ave., Ocala, FL
    • To conduct the regular business of the North Central Florida Regional Hazardous Materials Response Team Policy Board.; August 20, 2015 at 1:00 p.m.; Marion County Emergency Operations Center, 692 NW 30th Ave., Ocala, FL
      • Hearing Meeting: Marion County Emergency Operations Center, 692 NW 30th Ave., Ocala, FL
• Department of Management Services
  • Commission on Human Relations
    • The purpose of the meeting is for the Commission to vote on the disposition of cases pending before it for decision.; Friday, August 21, 2015, at 10 a.m. ET.; Call 1 (888) 670-3525 and when prompted, enter passcode 1760507820, followed by the # key.
      • Hearing Meeting: Call 1 (888) 670-3525 and when prompted, enter passcode 1760507820, followed by the # key.
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Florida Building Commission
    • To consider and discuss the following Declaratory Statement Concurrently with the Fire TAC and Fire Code Advisory Council: DS 2015-075 by Sheila Oliver of the Town of Pembroke Park; August 5, 2015, 1:30 p.m. until completion; You must access both ...
      • Hearing Meeting: You must access both the teleconference number for audio only and the webinar for visual only. 1. Join the meeting Wednesday, August 5, 2015, 1:30 a.m., Eastern Daylight Time: https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/256712813 2. To call in using your telephone in the United States (toll-free): 1(877)309-2073; or to you may use your microphone and speakers (VoIP); a headset is recommended. Access code: 256-712-813; audio PIN: shown after joining the meeting; meeting ID: 256-712-813; public point of access: Suite 90A, 1940 North Monroe Street, Tallahassee, Florida.

6. Notices of Petitions and Dispositions Regarding Declaratory Stat

• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Division of Florida Condominiums, Timeshares and Mobile Homes
    • John Nicholas Datesh, Jr., In Re: Botanical Place Condominium Association, Inc., Docket No. 2015024957,; The Division declined to issue a Declaratory Statement because it cannot issue a declaratory statement concerning events that have already taken ...
    • John Nicholas Datesh, Jr., In Re: Botanical Place Condominium Association, Inc., Docket No. 2015024955,; The Division declined to issue a Declaratory Statement because it does not have authority to issue a statement when the record contains no ...
    • John Nicholas Datesh, Jr., In Re: Botanical Place Condominium Association, Inc., Docket No. 2015026636,; The Division declines to issue a Declaratory Statement because it does not have authority to issue a statement when the record contains no ...

7. Notices Regarding Bids, Proposals and Purchasing

• Department of Corrections
  • Departmental
    • Department of Corrections, Departmental

8. Miscellaneous

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