Vol. 39, No. 146 (07/29/2013)

1. Notices of Development of Proposed Rules and Negotiated Rulemaking

• Department of Corrections
  • Departmental
    • The purpose and effect of the proposed rule is to allow inmates to be disciplined for establishing or maintaining an internet presence on any wesbite.
    • The purpose and effect of the proposed rule is to expressly disallow inmates from establishing or maintaining an internet presence on any wesbite.
• Department of Revenue
  • Property Tax Oversight Program
    • The purpose of proposed new Rule 12D-1.0025 (Computation of Time; Handling of Weekends and Holidays) is to clarify how deadlines for property tax actions will be applied when the deadline ends on a weekend or holiday. The effect of creating Rule 12D-...
• Department of Education
  • State Board of Education
    • The purpose of this rule development is to revise the school accountability criteria and processes and to implement requirements of Section 1008.34, Florida Statutes, including a revision of the minimum required number of eligible students’ scores ...
• Department of Revenue
  • Property Tax Oversight Program
    • The purpose of these proposed amendments is to: remove definitions in this rule that were intended by the Legislature to only be used for the regulatory purposes contained in Chapter 721, F.S.; and, delete rule language which is redundant of ...
• Department of Education
  • State Board of Education
    • The purpose of this rule development is to implement requirements of Section 1008.341, Florida Statutes, which include revising the percent-tested requirement to 80 percent for schools to qualify for a rating, limiting ratings to no higher than “...
    • This is a new rule to implement requirements of Section 1008.3415, Florida Statutes, including establishing a definition of “ESE center school” for accountability purposes and implementing provisions of Section 1008.3415 (F.S.). As required in ...
• Department of Revenue
  • Property Tax Oversight Program
    • The purpose of the proposed rule amendments is to establish procedures for counties and municipalities to follow so that they can grant the two additional exemptions to qualified taxpayers aged 65 and older who meet the requirements of Section 196....
    • The purpose of these proposed amendments is to: adopt revised forms based on state constitutional amendments passed on the November 2012 ballot; and update selected forms to reflect current statutory provisions. The effect of these proposed rule ...
• Department of Health
  • Board of Optometry
    • The Board proposes the rule amendment to add a new compound to the existing formulary of topical ocular pharmaceutical agents rule .

2. Proposed Rules

• Department of Environmental Protection
  • Departmental
    • The purpose of the proposed rule development (OGC No. 12-1344) is to update Rule 62-210.200, F.A.C., to remove or revise obsolete definitions, correct alphabetic order of the definitions, and renumber the definitions to make it less burdensome for ...
      • Due of Comment: 8/19/2013
• Department of the Lottery
  • Departmental
    • The purpose of the proposed rule amendments/ rule promulgation is to update the Florida Lottery's Performance Management Program.
      • Due of Comment: 8/19/2013

3. Notices of Changes, Corrections and Withdrawals

• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Division of Alcoholic Beverages and Tobacco
    • Application for Vehicle Permits, Application for Mortgagee's Interest in Spirituous Alcoholic Beverage License; Request for Alcoholic Beverage Lien Search, Application for One/Two/Three Day Permit or Special Sales License, Application for Change to ...
• Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission
  • Marine Fisheries
    • General Definitions, Permissible Temporary Possession, Trap Working Regulations
    • Purpose and Intent; Repeal of Certain Laws; Designation as Protected Species, Definitions, Size Limits, Recreational Bag, Vessel, and Possession Limits; Commercial Harvest Prohibited, Bag and Vessel Limits; Sale Prohibited, Other Prohibitions; ...
    • Tarpon Tags: Required for Possession; Report; Annual Issuance; Taxidermy; Limitation on Number of Tags Issued Annually; Limitation on Number of Tags Issued to Professional Fishing Guides, Sale Prohibited, Transport Regulated, Tarpon Tag ...
    • Vessel Operator Responsibility
    • Billfish and Swordfish: Recreational Catch Reporting, Reporting Requirements for Non-tournament Landings
    • Bonefish Gear Restriction; Harvest Prohibited, Bonefish Tournaments, Exemptions, Allowed and Prohibited Gear
    • Recreational Bag and Possession Limits; Commercial Trip Limits, Gear Specifications and Prohibited Gear; Bycatch Allowance
    • License Requirements for Commercial Harvest
    • Requirements for Sale, Reporting Requirement for Non-tournament Landings

4. Petitions and Dispositions Regarding Rule Variance or Waiver

• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Division of Hotels and Restaurants
    • America’s Best. Petitioner seeks a 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 a ...
    • On July 25, 2013 the Division issued an order. The Final Order was in response to a Petition for a Variance from AT&T Gardenia CO, filed May 17, 2013, and advertised on May 28, 2013 in Vol. 39, No. 103, of the Florida Administrative Register. No ...
    • Boca Regional Hospital. 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 ropes of a minimum ...
• Department of Financial Services
  • Departmental
    • On July 26, 2013, the Department of Financial Services, Division of Legal Services, issued an Amended Final Order Denying Petition for Variance and Waiver, Case Number 118486-11-AG, to correct the Notice of Rights in reference to the Final Order ...
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Division of Hotels and Restaurants
    • On July 10, 2013 the Division of Hotels and Restaurants received a Petition for an Emergency Variance for Subparagraph 61C-1.004(1)(a), Florida Administrative Code, Section 5-203.13, 2009 FDA Food Code, Subparagraph 61C-1.004(2)(a), Florida ...
    • On July 10, 2013 the Division of Hotels and Restaurants received a Petition for an Emergency Variance for Subparagraph 3-305.11(A)(2), 2009 FDA Food Code, Section 3-305.14, 2009 FDA Food Code, Section 6-202.15, 2009 FDA Food Code, Section 6-202.16, ...

5. Notices of Meetings, Workshops and Public Hearings

• Department of Health
  • Board of Pharmacy
    • General Board business.; Tuesday, August 13, 2013 at 9:00 a.m. and Wednesday, August 14, 2013 at 8:00 a.m.; Rosen Plaza Hotel, 9700 International Drive, Orlando, FL 32819, 407-996-9700
      • Hearing Meeting: Rosen Plaza Hotel, 9700 International Drive, Orlando, FL 32819, 407-996-9700
• Department of Children and Families
  • Refugee Services
    • Title: Debriefing Meeting of the Evaluators and Ranking of the Replies for the Technical Assistance for Ethnic Community-Based Organizations (ECBOs) in Duval County (ITN# 05K13BS1). Description: As provided for in Sections 2.5 and 5.2 of this ITN ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Florida Department of Children and Families 1317 Winewood Blvd. Bldg. 5, Room 202 Tallahassee, FL 32399-0700 Conference Call-In Number: 1-888-670-3525 Conference Participation Code: 3082681153#
• Department of Transportation
  • Departmental
    • This public hearing is being held to give interested persons an opportunity to express their views concerning the location, conceptual design, and social, economic and environmental effects of Financial Project ID Numbers 208211-5, 208211-7 and ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Thrasher Horne Conference Center 283 College Drive Orange Park, FL 32065
• Department of State
  • Division of Cultural Affairs
    • To discuss, review and take action on funding recommendations for grants and any other business which may appropriately come before the Board.; September 16, 2013, 10:00 a.m.; This meeting will take place via teleconference, visit www.florida-arts....
      • Hearing Meeting: This meeting will take place via teleconference, visit www.florida-arts.org for participation instructions.
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Board of Veterinary Medicine
    • General board and business meeting.; September 4, 2013, 8:00 a.m.; Casa Monica Hotel, 95 Cordova Street, St. Augustine, FL 32084; (904) 827-1888.
      • Hearing Meeting: Casa Monica Hotel, 95 Cordova Street, St. Augustine, FL 32084; (904) 827-1888.
• Department of Children and Families
  • Substance Abuse Program
    • The department will present anticipated revisions to Chapter 65D-30 F.A.C. (Substance Abuse Services). The rule revisions will include updating requirements to coincide with statutory changes since last rule revision, updating rule language to ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Department of Children and Families, 1317 Winewood Blvd, Building 6, Room 335, Tallahassee, FL 32399
• Department of Education
  • Departmental
    • Florida Rehabilitation Council Executive Committee General Business; Wednesday August 7, 2013 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. Please note this correction, this call does not take place on August 8th.; Conference Call Number (888) 670-3525 Conference Call ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Conference Call Number (888) 670-3525 Conference Call Code (7923533220#)
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Board of Professional Engineers
    • general business of the corporation. If you would like to participate in the call, please contact Rebecca Sammons at 850.521.0500 ext. 114 at least 48 hours prior to the date of the meeting. Telephone Conference #: 888-392-4560 ; August 27, 2013 ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Florida Board of Professional Engineers 2639 North Monroe St. Building B-112 Tallahassee, FL 32303
• Water Management Districts
  • Northwest Florida Water Management District
    • District business; August 8, 2013, 1:00 p.m.; HQ
      • Hearing Meeting: HQ
• Department of Health
  • Division of Emergency Preparedness and Community Support
    • This is a monthly conference calls with the Trauma Centers' Trauma Program Managers to continue an ongoing line of communication and sharing of information about Florida Trauma System Issues between the Trauma Program Managers and the Trauma Program....
      • Hearing Meeting: 1-888-670-3525, Passcode: 693 993 0618; This meeting is also available via WebEx, details are listed at www.fl-traumasystem.com
    • This is the monthly Quality Improvement Committee Conference Call. These calls consist of subject matter specific material and updates from the Office of Trauma pertaining to the Quality Improvement Process. The material(s) discussed during this ...
      • Hearing Meeting: 1-888-670-3525, Passcode: 693 993 0618; This meeting is also available via WebEx, details are listed at www.fl-traumasystem.com
  • Board of Nursing Home Administrators
    • General board meeting.; Tuesday, September 10, 2013 commencing at 1:00 p.m., at meet me number (888) 670-3525, participate code 9238150597.; Department of Health, 4042 Bald Cypress Way, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-3257.
      • Hearing Meeting: Department of Health, 4042 Bald Cypress Way, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-3257.
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Electrical Contractors' Licensing Board
    • September 18, 2013 at 4:00 p.m. - Probable Cause Panel (portions may be closed to the public), September 19, 2013 at 8:30 a.m. - Discipline and General Business and September 20, 2013 at 8:30 a.m. - General Business; September 18, 2013 at 4:00 p.m., ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Embassy Suites Hotel, 1100 SE 17th Street, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316, PH: 954-527-2700
• Department of Environmental Protection
  • Departmental
    • To provide updates on the following subjects: 1) the Silver Springs Basin Management Action Plan; 2) the ongoing repair and renovation activities being carried out on the Silver Springs attraction property; and 3) the process for the land management ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Fort King Presbyterian Church Fellowship Hall, 13 NE 36th Ave, Ocala, Florida 34470
• Executive Office of the Governor
  • Departmental
    • GENERAL SUBJECT MATTER TO BE CONSIDERED: Regular scheduled meeting of the Governor and Cabinet to act on all executive branch matters provided by law and to act on any agendas submitted for their consideration. The Governor and Cabinet will proceed ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Cabinet Meeting Room, Lower Level, The Capitol, Tallahassee, Florida

6. Notices of Petitions and Dispositions Regarding Declaratory Stat

• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Florida Real Estate Commission
    • H. Scott Gleason; The Notice of Petition for Declaratory Statement was published in Volume 39, No. 102, of the May 24, 2013, Florida Administrative Register. The Commission’s Order, filed on July 25, 2013, issues a declaratory statement that so long ...

7. Miscellaneous

• Department of Environmental Protection
  • Departmental
    • Department of Environmental Protection, Departmental