Vol. 39, No. 149 (08/01/2013)

1. Notices of Development of Proposed Rules and Negotiated Rulemaking

• Department of Health
  • Board of Optometry
    • The Board proposes to amend the rule to clarify that only 2 hours of Florida jurisprudence and 2 hours of Prevention of Medical Errors coursework will be credited towards the 30 hour requirement; and to review the rule for any changes resulting from ...
• Department of Management Services
  • Division of Retirement
    • To amend the rules of the Division of Retirement to include the maximum reimbursement amount to the member for the cost of completion of a physician’s report.

2. Proposed Rules

• Department of Health
  • Board of Orthotists and Prosthetists
    • This rule sets the fee for intern and resident registration renewal as permitted by Section 468.803(3) F.S.
      • Due of Comment: 8/22/2013

3. Notices of Changes, Corrections and Withdrawals

• Water Management Districts
  • Suwannee River Water Management District
    • Publications and Agreements Incorporated by Reference
    • Publications and Agreements Incorporated by Reference
• Department of Health
  • Board of Psychology
    • Application Forms
  • Board of Chiropractic Medicine
    • Standard of Practice for Electrodiagnosis.

4. Emergency Rules

• Department of Revenue
  • Property Tax Oversight Program
    • Form for Use to Attempt to Establish Adverse Possession Without Color of Title

5. Petitions and Dispositions Regarding Rule Variance or Waiver

• Department of Health
  • Board of Optometry
    • that the petition filed by Christopher Frey, O.D., on September 27, 2012, seeking a variance or waiver from Rule 64B13-3.010(3), Florida Administrative Code, Standards of Practice, has been withdrawn. The Notice of Petition was published in Vol. 38, ...
    • that the petition filed by Steven C. Tillman, O.D., Tillman EyeCare, Group, on May 20, 2013, seeking a variance or waiver from Rule 64B13-5.001, Florida Administrative Code, Hours Requirement, has been verbally withdrawn at the Board’s meeting on ...
    • waiver or variance filed by Helen Viksnins, American Academy of Optometry, from Rule 64B13-5.002(3)(c), F.A.C., with regard to approval of transcript quality continuing education programs. Specifically, the Petitioner, requests a one-time variance/...
• Florida Housing Finance Corporation
  • Departmental
    • waiver from Cape Morris Cove Partners, L.L.L.P., of Rule 67-48.010(8)(a) Florida Administrative Code, to seek a waiver or variance from the requirement to maintain its accounting records and audited financial statements on a calendar year basis ...
    • waiver from Cape Morris Cove II Partners, L.L.L.P., of Rule 67-48.010(8)(a) Florida Administrative Code, to seek a waiver or variance from the requirement to maintain its accounting records and audited financial statements on a calendar year basis ...
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Division of Hotels and Restaurants
    • Tampa Bay Watch. Petitioner seeks a variance of the requirements of ASME A17.1a, Section 8.6.5.5.2, as adopted by 61C-5.001(1), Florida Administrative Code that requires upgrading the elevators oil leakage collection operations which poses a ...
    • University of Florida. Petitioner seeks an emergency variance of the requirements of ASME A17.1g, Section 101.2b and ASME 17.3, Section 2.2.1, as adopted by 61C-5.001(1), Florida Administrative Code that requires equipment prohibited in machine ...
    • On July 17, 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, Paragraph 4-301.12(A), 2009 FDA Food Code, ...
    • On July 30, 2013 the Division issued an order. The Final Order was in response to a Petition for an emergency Variance from Streamsong Resort (2), filed July 12, 2013, and advertised on July 18, 2013 in Vol. 39, No. 139, of the Florida ...
    • : On July 30, 2013 the Division issued an order. The Final Order was in response to a Petition for an emergency Variance from Friendship Missionary Baptist Church, filed July 12, 2013, and advertised on July 18, 2013 in Vol. 39, No. 139, of the ...
    • On July 18, 2013 the Division of Hotels and Restaurants received a Petition for an Emergency Variance for Paragraph 4-301.12(A), 2009 FDA Food Code and Paragraph 61C-4.010(5), Florida Administrative Code from The Sweet Peddler located in Panama City ...

6. Notices of Meetings, Workshops and Public Hearings

• 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.; August 27, 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
• 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: Capital Circle Office Complex, Bldg. 2585, Conference Room 310A, Tallahassee, Florida 32399
• Department of Education
  • Florida School for the Deaf and the Blind
    • Matters pertaining to the Florida School for the Deaf and the Blind.; August 23, 2013, 9:00 a.m.; Center for Learning Development, Moore Hall, FSDB Campus, 207 N. San Marco Avenue, St. Augustine, FL 32084
      • Hearing Meeting: Center for Learning Development, Moore Hall, FSDB Campus, 207 N. San Marco Avenue, St. Augustine, FL 32084
    • Matters pertaining to the Florida School for the Deaf and the Blind.; August 23, 2013, 1:00 p.m.; Center for Learning Development, Moore Hall, FSDB Campus, 207 N. San Marco Avenue, St. Augustine, FL 32084
      • Hearing Meeting: Center for Learning Development, Moore Hall, FSDB Campus, 207 N. San Marco Avenue, St. Augustine, FL 32084
• Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
  • Division of Administration
    • This is a meeting of the Executive Committee to discuss general board business.; Thursday, August 15, 2013, 4:00 p.m.; Florida Horse Park, 11008 South Highway 475, Ocala, FL 34480
      • Hearing Meeting: Florida Horse Park, 11008 South Highway 475, Ocala, FL 34480
• Department of Environmental Protection
  • Departmental
    • DEP Coral Reef Conservation Program is holding its bi-annual Southeast Florida Coral Reef Initiative (SEFCRI) Technical Advisory Committee meeting to update committee members and facilitate discussion with team members regarding the following: - ...
      • Hearing Meeting: 3rd Floor Auditorium, Center of Excellence for Coral Reef Ecosystem Research, Nova Southeastern University Oceanographic Center, 8000 North Ocean Drive, Dania Beach, FL 33004
    • DEP Coral Reef Conservation Program is holding a Southeast Florida Coral Reef Initiative (SEFCRI) team meeting to update and facilitate discussion with team members regarding the following: - SEFCRI Team update; - Overview of selected SEFCRI ...
      • Hearing Meeting: 3rd Floor Auditorium, Center of Excellence for Coral Reef Ecosystem Research, Nova Southeastern University Oceanographic Center, 8000 North Ocean Drive, Dania Beach, FL 33004
• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • ATKINS - Bartow
    • FDOT is presenting proposed design changes for SR 542 from 1st Street to east of Buckeye Loop Road. FDOT sent notices of the public hearing to property owners located within 300 feet of either side of SR542 within the project limits. Draft project ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Winter Haven Baptist Church activity center, 1500 Dundee Road, Winter Haven, FL.
• Regional Planning Councils
  • West Florida Regional Planning Council
    • General business of the West Florida Regional Planning Council.; Monday, August 19, 2013, 3:30 p.m., the Executive Committee meeting, 3:00 p.m.; Crestview City Hall, 198 Wilson St., N., Crestview, Fl. 32536
      • Hearing Meeting: Crestview City Hall, 198 Wilson St., N., Crestview, Fl. 32536
• Water Management Districts
  • Suwannee River Water Management District
    • Governing Board Meeting to consider District business and conduct public hearings on regulatory and real estate matters. A workshop will follow the meeting. An Audit Committee meeting will be held following the workshop.; Tuesday, August 13, 2013, ...
      • Hearing Meeting: District Headquarters, 9225 CR 49, Live Oak, FL 32060
• Department of Elder Affairs
  • Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program
    • South Central District Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program Council business.; July 11, Aug. 8, Sept. 12, Oct. 10, Nov. 14, Dec. 5, 2013 from 2:00 to 3:00 p.m. (Dec. date changed); United Way of Central Florida, 5605 US Hwy 98 South, Lakeland, FL 33812
      • Hearing Meeting: United Way of Central Florida, 5605 US Hwy 98 South, Lakeland, FL 33812
• Department of Health
  • Board of Medicine
    • General Business Meeting; January 17, 2014; April 24, 2014; October 24, 2014 beginning at 09:30 a.m. E.S.T. or soon thereafter.; Conference Call: 1-888-670-3525. After dialing the meet me number, when prompted, insert the participant code ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Conference Call: 1-888-670-3525. After dialing the meet me number, when prompted, insert the participant code 6808029433 followed by the # sign in order to join the meeting.
• Public Service Commission
  • Departmental
    • The expedited process for resolution of disputes between telecommunications companies. Docket No. 120208-TX; August 20, 2013 at 1:30 p.m.; Room 140, Betty Easley Conference Center, 4075 Esplanade Way, Tallahassee, FL 32399-0862.
      • Hearing Meeting: Room 140, Betty Easley Conference Center, 4075 Esplanade Way, Tallahassee, FL 32399-0862.
• Department of Health
  • Board of Hearing Aid Specialists
    • General Business Meeting; August 23, 2013 @ 10:00am; (850) 245-4474 to inquire about call-in number
      • Hearing Meeting: (850) 245-4474 to inquire about call-in number
• Agency for Health Care Administration
  • Medicaid
    • PURPOSE: The purpose of the three LIP Council meetings is to discuss the LIP program including legislative updates, future federal funding and program design, funding methodology, policies and procedures in accordance with the Managed Medical ...
      • Hearing Meeting: August 8, 2013, 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Agency for Health Care Administration 2727 Mahan Drive Building 3, Conference Room A Tallahassee, FL 32308 To participate by phone, please call 1-877-415-3185, User ID#102 994 78 August 21, 2013, 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Agency for Health Care Administration 2727 Mahan Drive Building 3, Conference Room A Tallahassee, FL 32308 To participate by phone, please call 1-866-318-8612, User ID# 537 336 50 August 28, 2013, 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Agency for Health Care Administration 2727 Mahan Drive Building 3, Conference Room A Tallahassee, FL 32308 To participate by phone, please call 1-877-415-3182, User ID# 596 425 07
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Florida Building Commission
    • Discuss “accreditor” and “course” applications for recommendation to the Florida Building Commission; discuss potential research topics for recommendation to the Florida Building Commission, discuss proposed changes to Rule 61G20-6.002, F.A.C., and ...
      • Hearing Meeting: MEETINGS TO BE CONDUCTED USING COMMUNICATIONS MEDIA TECHNOLOGY: You must access WEBINAR for VIDEO ONLY and TELECONFERENCE number for AUDIO ONLY. Topic: Education POC Date: Thursday, August 15, 2013 Time: 10:00 am, Eastern Daylight Time (New York, GMT-04:00) Meeting Number: 645 636 999 Meeting Password: (This meeting does not require a password.) WEBINAR ACCESS: ------------------------------------------------------- To join the online meeting (Now from mobile devices!) ------------------------------------------------------- 1. Go to https://suncom.webex.com/suncom/j.php?ED=230005397&UID=1598553277&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". TELECONFERENCE ACCESS: Call-in toll-free number: 1-888-670-3525 (US) Attendee access code: 606-232-6940 Public point of access: 1940 North Monroe Street, Room 90, Tallahassee, Florida.
• Department of Health
  • Board of Hearing Aid Specialists
    • General Business Meeting; August 22, 2013 @ 10:00 am; (850) 245-4474 to inquire about call-in number
      • Hearing Meeting: (850) 245-4474 to inquire about call-in number
• Department of Children and Families
  • Agency for Persons with Disabilities
    • This meeting is intended for the purpose of receiving public input for improving employment outcomes of Floridians with developmental disabilities.; August 9, 2013, 1:00-3:00 p.m.; Agency for Persons with Disabilities 4030 Esplanade Way, Room 301 ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Agency for Persons with Disabilities 4030 Esplanade Way, Room 301 Tallahassee, FL Conference Number: 888-670-3525, Participant Code 5106539718#

7. Notices of Petitions and Dispositions Regarding Declaratory Stat

• Department of Financial Services
  • OIR – Insurance Regulation
    • The Honorable Richard Clark; Pursuant to Section 627.404(2)(b)8., Florida Statutes, to the extent that the City of Jacksonville is a trustee, sponsor, or custodian of assets held in any other retirement or employee benefit plan, it would have an ...
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Board of Veterinary Medicine
    • Nestor Urrutia, on June 26, 2013.; The Petitioner seeks a declaratory statement from the Board with regard to Section 474.203, Florida Statutes, as it relates to exemptions from possessing a veterinary license to practice. Except for good cause ...
    • Barbara L. Reitz, on July 22, 2013.; The Petitioner seeks a declaratory statement from the Board with regard to Section 474.203, Florida Statutes, as it relates to exemptions from possessing a veterinary license to practice. Except for good cause ...
  • Construction Industry Licensing Board
    • Lorie Newton, on July 23, 2013.; The Petitioner seeks a declaratory statement from the Board that her state certified specialty contractor license allows her to install steel doors and frames. Except for good cause shown, motions for leave to ...
    • Landmarc Environmental Systems LLC, on July 26, 2013; The Petitioner seeks a declaratory statement from the Board with regard to Section 489.105, Florida Statutes, asking which license would be required for the construction of gas extraction wells. ...
    • Phoebe Menzer, on July 18, 2013.; . The Petitioner seeks a declaratory statement from the Board with regard to Section 489.113, Florida Statutes, as it relates to subcontracting the application of the interior finish plaster to pools. Except for ...

8. Miscellaneous

• Department of Environmental Protection
  • Office of the Secretary
    • Department of Environmental Protection, Office of the Secretary
• Department of Health
  • Division of Emergency Preparedness and Community Support
    • Process for the Approval of Trauma Centers
• Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
  • Division of Marketing and Development
    • Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Division of Marketing and Development
• Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles
  • Division of Motor Vehicles
    • Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles, Division of Motor Vehicles
• Agency for Health Care Administration
  • Certificate of Need
    • Agency for Health Care Administration, Certificate of Need