Vol. 40, No. 147 (07/30/2014)

1. Notices of Development of Proposed Rules and Negotiated Rulemaking

• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Departmental
    • The purpose and effect of the proposed rules is to establish minimum standards of practice for Mold-Related Services, enacted in Chapter 468, Part XVI, F.S.
• Department of Education
  • State Board of Education
    • The purpose of this rule development is to: (1) clarify the web-based application system as the primary method to apply for Educator Certification; (2) adopt new paper-based application forms; (3) clarify the responsibilities of school district ...
• Department of Children and Families
  • Family Safety and Preservation Program
    • : The Department intends to amend several rules within Chapter 65C-29, Protective Investigations, to accomplish the following tasks: 1) Make rule language reflective of 2014 legislative changes to Chapter 39, F.S.; 2) Add clarifying language ...

2. Proposed Rules

• Department of Environmental Protection
  • Departmental
    • On May 10, 2013, Pace Water System, Inc., submitted a petition to initiate rulemaking to establish a Site Specific Alternative Criterion (SSAC) for pH in the Simpson River and adjacent wetlands (Pace Swamp) in Santa Rosa County. The Department ...
      • Due of Comment: 8/20/2014
• Florida Commission on Offender Review
  • Departmental
    • This rule contains definitions commonly used throughout the Chapter for conducting business.
      • Due of Comment: 8/20/2014
• 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: 8/20/2014
    • Rule 1S-2.043 is being amended to delete language relating to post-election electronic reporting requirements. New rule 1S-2.053 will include the post-election requirements which would otherwise have been included (and amended) in rule 1S-2.043.
      • Due of Comment: 8/20/2014
• Agency for Health Care Administration
  • Medicaid
    • The purpose of the amendment to Rule 59G-6.045 is to incorporate by reference the Florida Title XIX Reimbursement Plan for Services in Facilities Not Publicly Owned and Not Publicly Operated (Formerly Known as ICF-MR/DD Facilities), Version IX, ...
      • Due of Comment: 8/20/2014

3. Notices of Changes, Corrections and Withdrawals

• Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission
  • Marine Fisheries
    • Commercial Harvest Requirements; Licenses, Season Closures, Bag and Trip Limits
  • Freshwater Fish and Wildlife
    • Definitions, Commercial Fishing Devices; Provision for Use in Certain Waters, Special Regulations on Lake Okeechobee
  • Marine Fisheries
    • Repeal of Chapters 19961, 26000, 27697, 61-2452, 63-1585, 67-1685, 67-1883, Manatee County Special Acts
    • Repeal of Chapter 21254, Gilchrist County Special Acts
    • Repeal of Chapters 21305,77-572, and 79-480, Indian River County Special Acts
    • Restricted Species License Exemption
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Florida Building Commission
    • Equivalence of Standards

4. Petitions and Dispositions Regarding Rule Variance or Waiver

• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Division of Hotels and Restaurants
    • Orange County Convention Center #2. 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 ...
    • On July 28, 2014 the Division issued an order. The Final Order was in response to a Petition for an emergency Variance from Orange County Convention Center (Ecospace), filed July 15, 2014, and advertised on July 18, 2014 in Vol. 40, No. 137, of the ...
    • On July 28, 2014 the Division issued an order. The Final Order was in response to a Petition for an emergency Variance from Harbortown Apartments, filed July 15, 2014, and advertised on July 18, 2014 in Vol. 40, No. 139, of the Florida ...
    • On July 28, 2014 the Division issued an order. The Final Order was in response to a Petition for an emergency Variance from Orange County Convention Center (Toe Guard), filed July 15, 2014, and advertised on July 18, 2014 in Vol. 40, No. 139, of ...
    • On July 28, 2014 the Division issued an order. The Final Order was in response to a Petition for an emergency Variance from Orange County Convention Center (Handrail), filed July 15, 2014, and advertised on July 18, 2014 in Vol. 40, No. 139, of the ...
• Department of Health
  • Board of Clinical Laboratory Personnel
    • variance or waiver filed by Christopher Skillington. Petitioner is seeking a variance or waiver of Rule 64B3-11.001, which requires that in order to renew a clinical laboratory personnel license, a minimum of 24 contact hours of continuing education ...
  • Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy and Mental Health Counseling
    • waiver or variance filed by Linda H. Streeter, seeking a variance or waiver of Rule 64B4-3.003(2)(c), F.A.C., which requires that the minimum passing score of the marital and family therapy examination is the recommended cut-off score provided by ...

5. Notices of Meetings, Workshops and Public Hearings

• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. - Tallahassee
    • The Florida Department of Transportation will conduct a public meeting regarding the update of the Interstate10 Master Plan for the corridor beginning at the Santa Rosa/Okaloosa County line east to the Jackson/Gadsden County line. Financial Project ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Crestview Community Center, 1446 Commerce Drive, Crestview, Florida 32536
• Regional Planning Councils
  • Northeast Florida Regional Planning Council
    • Regular Quarterly Meeting of the District IV Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC). Notice is also given that one or more members of Boards of County Commissioners, City/Town Councils/Commissions and other entities covered under Chapter 286 of ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Northeast Florida Regional Council, 6850 Belfort Oaks Place, Jacksonville, Florida 32216
• Regional Utility Authorities
  • Peace River/Manasota Regional Water Supply Authority
    • The purpose of the meeting is to discuss the City of Punta Gorda's Reverse Osmosis project and the Authority's Phase I Interconnect project. Meeting participants will include the chair of the Southwest Florida Water Management District, chair of ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Southwest Florida Water Management District Sarasota Service Office, Conference Room 103, 6750 Fruitville Road, Sarasota, Florida.
• Department of Environmental Protection
  • Departmental
    • PRP staff will provide Invoice and Change Order Training. NOTE: There will be no discussion about any subjects or topics other than Invoice and Change Order Training.; Wednesday, August 6, 2014, 10:00a.m. until no later than 12:00p.m.; Meeting will ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Meeting will take place as a webinar at https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/799943378. To join the teleconference call: 1 (888) 670-3525, participant code: 5635144315#.
    • The purpose of the meeting is to update the members of the WQPP Steering Committee on the progress of ongoing water quality protection projects and to discuss future actions. The meeting is open to the public. ; August 14, 2014, 9:00 a.m. - 4:...
      • Hearing Meeting: August 14, 2014, 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 PM
• 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.; August 6, 2014, 1:00 p.m. ; Reemployment Assistance Appeals ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Reemployment Assistance Appeals Commission, 101 Rhyne Building, 2740 Centerview Drive, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-4151.
• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • Enterprise Florida, Inc.
    • A regular scheduled meeting for the consideration of matters properly brought before the board of the Florida Development Finance Corporation.; Wednesday, August 20, 2014, 9:00 a.m. – 10:30; Enterprise Florida, Inc. 800 North Magnolia Avenue, Suite ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Enterprise Florida, Inc. 800 North Magnolia Avenue, Suite 1100 Orlando, FL 32803
• Agency for Health Care Administration
  • Health Facility and Agency Licensing
    • The intent of this meeting is to have a dialogue between the Medicaid managed care plans, behavioral health providers, Assisted Living Administrators, Advocates, and Stakeholders. The purpose of the discussion will be to identify ways to enhance ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Agency for Health Care Administration 2727 Mahan Drive, Building 3, Conference Room A Tallahassee, FL 32308
    • The intent of this (Statewide Managed Care Behavioral Health Meeting) meeting is to have a (facilitate) dialogue between the Medicaid managed care plans, behavioral health providers, Advocates, and Stakeholders. The purpose of the discussion will ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Agency for Health Care Administration 2727 Mahan Drive, Building 3, Conference Room A Tallahassee, FL 32308
• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • Gulf Consortium
    • The Executive Committee of the Gulf Consortium will meet to review the agenda for the August 7th Consortium Meeting and to consider the recommended short list of respondents developed by the Evaluation Team.; August 7, 2014, 9:00 a.m. Central Time.; ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Ballroom AB, Hilton Pensacola Beach Gulf Front, 12 Via de Luna Drive, Pensacola Beach, Florida.
    • The Board of Directors will meet to discuss Treasury Rules and Council Regulations, the status of the Invitation to Negotiate for a state expenditure plan consultant; funding and implementation options, and other matters.; August 7, 2014, 9:30 a.m. ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Ballroom AB, Hilton Pensacola Beach Gulf Front, 12 Via de Luna Drive, Pensacola Beach, Florida.
• Department of Children and Families
  • Office on Homelessness
    • THIS CONFERENCE CALL HAS BEEN CANCELED; August 13, 2014, 1:30 p.m.; Conference Call 1-888-670-3525, Press 9798513235, then #
      • Hearing Meeting: Conference Call 1-888-670-3525, Press 9798513235, then #
• Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
  • Florida Forest Service
    • The Florida Forest Service Invites Citizens to Provide Input on Important Forestland Protection Program The Florida Forest Service Will Hold Three Forest Legacy Program Workshops for Citizens and Stakeholders in August The Florida Department ...
      • Hearing Meeting: August 5, 2014: Osceola County Extension Office, Osceola Heritage Park, 1921 Kissimmee Valley Lane, Kissimmee FL 34744 August 7, 2014: Eyster Auditorium, 3125 Conner Blvd., Tallahassee, FL 32311 August 12, 2014: Doyle Conner Bldg, Gainesville, FL, 1911 Southwest 34 Street, Gainesville, FL 32608
• Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission
  • Departmental
    • The Marketing Committee of the Wildlife Foundation of Florida will discuss BlueGreen Event Update.; August 7, 2014, 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.; The public may participate in the call in Suite 100, Marathon Building, 2574 Seagate Dr. Tallahassee. ...
      • Hearing Meeting: The public may participate in the call in Suite 100, Marathon Building, 2574 Seagate Dr. Tallahassee. Please call 850-921-1144 for admittance into the Marathon Building.
• Department of Elder Affairs
  • Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program
    • East Central Long-Term Care Council business.; Tuesday, August 12, 2014; 1:00-2:30 p.m.; Hurston Towers-North, 400 West Robinson St. N101, Orlando, FL 32801
      • Hearing Meeting: Hurston Towers-North, 400 West Robinson St. N101, Orlando, FL 32801
• Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
  • Division of Consumer Services
    • Board of Professional Surveyors and Mappers Committee Meetings and General Business Meeting.; DATE AND TIME: August 11, 2014, 4:00 p.m., Probable Cause Panel. Although this meeting is open to the public, portions may be closed consistent with law; ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Sawgrass Marriott, Champions B Conference Room, 1000 PGA Tour Boulevard, Ponte Vedra Beach, FL 32082

6. Notices Regarding Bids, Proposals and Purchasing

• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • Daytona State College
    • Other Agencies and Organizations, Daytona State College
• Florida Housing Finance Corporation
  • Departmental
    • Florida Housing Finance Corporation, Departmental

7. Miscellaneous

• Department of Environmental Protection
  • Office of the Secretary
    • Department of Environmental Protection, Office of the Secretary
• Department of Revenue
  • Departmental
    • Department of Revenue, 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
  • Departmental
    • Department of Economic Opportunity, Departmental