Vol. 39, No. 156 (08/12/2013)

1. Proposed Rules

• Department of Health
  • Division of Environmental Health
    • To implement Chapter 2012-168, L.O.F., to include a new specialty technologist category. To create rule language necessary to ensure conformity to statutory requirements and the current practices and procedures for radiological personnel.
      • Due of Comment: 9/2/2013
• Department of Corrections
  • Departmental
    • The purpose and effect of the proposed rule is to change the term mental retardation to intellectual disability to comply with Chapter 2013-162.
      • Due of Comment: 9/2/2013
    • The purpose and effect of the proposed rule is to comply with the Prison Rape Eliminate Act (PREA), to explain who can file grievances related to sexual abuse and the procedural requirements to file such grievances, to clarify transportation of the ...
      • Due of Comment: 9/2/2013
• Florida Housing Finance Corporation
  • Departmental
    • The purpose of this Rule Chapter is to establish the procedures by which the Corporation shall: (1) Address loan amounts, make and service mortgage loans for new construction or Rehabilitation/Moderate Rehabilitation/Substantial Rehabilitation of ...
      • Due of Comment: 9/2/2013
• Department of Health
  • Board of Clinical Laboratory Personnel
    • The Board proposes the rule amendment to update the certification requirements for a technologist and a technician.
      • Due of Comment: 9/2/2013

2. Notices of Changes, Corrections and Withdrawals

• Department of Financial Services
  • Division of Funeral, Cemetery, and Consumer Services
    • Funeral Director Affiliation With Funeral Establishment

3. Emergency Rules

• Department of the Lottery
  • Departmental
    • Instant Game Number 1203, LOTERIA™.
    • Instant Game Number 1201, ROYAL 8s.
    • Instant Game Number 1204, GOLDEN.
    • Instant Game Number 1202, $50,000 GRIDIRON CASH.
    • GRIDIRON CASH Second Chance Promotion.
    • Replacement of Obsolete Emergency Rules.
    • Retailer Accountability.

4. Petitions and Dispositions Regarding Rule Variance or Waiver

• Department of Environmental Protection
  • Departmental
    • a variance from certain Department rules regarding a permitted waste tire processing facility located in Dixie County, Florida. The petitioner, Anthony Fraccalvieri on behalf of Dixie Waste Services, LLC, has requested a variance from subsection 62-...
• Water Management Districts
  • Southwest Florida Water Management District
    • that on August 9, 2013, it has issued an order granting a variance. Petitioner's Name: Blue Jay Estates – File Tracking No. 13-4173 Date Petition Filed: July 2, 2013 Rule No.: 40D-22.201, F.A.C. Nature of the rule for which variance or waiver ...
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Division of Hotels and Restaurants
    • On July 31, 2013 the Division of Hotels and Restaurants received a Petition for an Emergency Variance for Subparagraph 61C-1.004(1)(a), Florida Administrative Code and Paragraph 5-202.11(A), 2009 FDA Food Code from Henry's Gourmet Popcorn located in ...

5. Notices of Meetings, Workshops and Public Hearings

• Department of Environmental Protection
  • Departmental
    • Presentation and discussion of the update to the management plan for Alfred B. Maclay Gardens State Park with the advisory group members.; August 20, 2013, 9:00 a.m.; The Gardener’s Cottage at Alfred B. Maclay Gardens State Park, 3540 Thomasville ...
      • Hearing Meeting: The Gardener’s Cottage at Alfred B. Maclay Gardens State Park, 3540 Thomasville Road, Tallahassee, FL 32312.
    • Presentation of an update to the management plan for Alfred B. Maclay Gardens State Park.; Monday, August 19, 2013, 7:00 p.m.; The Chiles High School Cafeteria, 7200 Lawton Chiles Lane, Tallahassee, Florida 32312
      • Hearing Meeting: The Chiles High School Cafeteria, 7200 Lawton Chiles Lane, Tallahassee, Florida 32312
• Department of Education
  • Departmental
    • Discussion of next years Endowment Foundation budget.; August 21, 2013 2:00 PM; Teleconference - Contact Bruce Miles for the number at (239) 394-1020 or Brokerbruc@aol.com
      • Hearing Meeting: Teleconference - Contact Bruce Miles for the number at (239) 394-1020 or Brokerbruc@aol.com
• Water Management Districts
  • St. Johns River Water Management District
    • This is a meeting of the Advisory Committee described above. The purpose of the meeting is to hear presentations on and discuss: Ichetucknee and Lower Santa Fe MFL update, Atkins aquifer recharge study, evapotranspiration data and other items ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Florida Gateway College, Wilson S. Rivers Library and Media Center, 149 SE College Place, Building 200, Room 102, Lake City, FL 32025
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Florida Mobile Home Relocation Corporation
    • The Board will address official business of the Florida Mobile Home Relocation Corporation which will include, among other matters, a review of mobile home owner applications for compensation for relocation and/or abandonment due to change in land ...
      • Hearing Meeting: via-telephone only. To attend the meeting by telephone, please call 1(888) 909-7654 and enter pass code 128126 when prompted.
• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • Citizens Property Insurance Corporation
    • Business before the Information Systems Advisory Committee.; Wednesday, August 28, 2013 at 2:00 p.m.; Conference Call, 1-866-361-7525 Conf ID: 4869641229#
      • Hearing Meeting: Conference Call, 1-866-361-7525 Conf ID: 4869641229#
• Department of Legal Affairs
  • Departmental
    • Full Commission Conference Call DATE AND TIME: August 20, 2013 at 1:30 p.m. PLACE: Please call (850) 414-3300 for instructions on participation. GENERAL SUBJECT MATTER TO BE CONSIDERED: Public Outreach Task Force DATE AND TIME: August 21, ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Please call (850) 414-3300 for instructions on participation.
• Agency for Health Care Administration
  • Health Facility and Agency Licensing
    • This is a teleconference meeting of the Organ and Tissue Procurement and Transplantation Advisory Board, created by Section 765.543, Florida Statutes. The purpose is to conduct general business of the advisory board including review and discussion ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Agency for Health Care Administration, ** TELECONFERENCE CALL ONLY**, Dial In Number: 1(888)670-3525, Conference Code: 3715928831
• Department of Health
  • Board of Psychology
    • Probable Cause Panel Meeting. A meeting or portion of a probable cause panel meeting is public only if a case or cases are public by reason of reconsideration.; January 28, 2014; March 25, 2014; May 20, 2014; July 22, 2014; September 23, 2014; ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Conference Call: 1 (888) 670-3525. After dialing the meet me number, when prompted, insert the 4389078941 followed by the # sign in order to join the meeting.
    • Quorum Meeting.; March 21, 2014; June 20, 2014; September 26, 2014; November 21, 2014 beginning at 08:00 a.m. E.S.T. or soon thereafter.; Conference Call: 1 (888) 670-3525. After dialing the meet me number, when prompted, insert the 4389078941 ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Conference Call: 1 (888) 670-3525. After dialing the meet me number, when prompted, insert the 4389078941 followed by the # sign in order to join the meeting.
• Public Service Commission
  • Departmental
    • The purpose of this prehearing conference is to: (1) simplify the issues; (2) identify the positions of the parties on the issues; (3) consider the possibility of obtaining admissions of fact and of documents which will avoid unnecessary proof; (4) ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Room 148, Betty Easley Conference Center, 4075 Esplanade Way, Tallahassee, Florida.
• Department of Health
  • Board of Nursing
    • For cases previously heard by the panel.; August 23, 2013 at 10:00am.; Department of Health, Tallahassee at Meet Me Number (888) 670-3525 code 6126445695.
      • Hearing Meeting: Department of Health, Tallahassee at Meet Me Number (888) 670-3525 code 6126445695.
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Board of Pilot Commissioners
    • General board business and probable cause panel (portions of which may be closed to the public).; October 3, 2013 10:00 a.m.; Omphoy Ocean Resort, 2842 S. Ocean Blvd, Palm Beach, FL
      • Hearing Meeting: Omphoy Ocean Resort, 2842 S. Ocean Blvd, Palm Beach, FL
    • Rate Application for the Palm Beach Pilots Association.; October 4, 2013 9:00 a.m.; Omphoy Ocean Resort, 2842 South Ocean Blvd, Palm Beach, FL
      • Hearing Meeting: Omphoy Ocean Resort, 2842 South Ocean Blvd, Palm Beach, FL
• Department of Children and Families
  • Agency for Persons with Disabilities
    • To obtain public input to improve housing options for persons with developmental disabilities.; August 23, 2013, 10:00 a.m.- 12:00 p.m.; Agency for Persons with Disabilities 4030 Esplanade Way RM 301 Tallahassee, FL 32399 Conference Phone Number: ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Agency for Persons with Disabilities 4030 Esplanade Way RM 301 Tallahassee, FL 32399 Conference Phone Number: - (888) 670-3525, Participant Code-5106539718, then #
• Department of Financial Services
  • OIR – Insurance Regulation
    • To appoint a new chairperson and vice chairperson for the Advisory Council and discuss issues currently facing the continuing care industry.; September 18, 2013, 8:30 a.m.; The Office of Insurance Regulation, 200 East Gaines Street, Larson Building, ...
      • Hearing Meeting: The Office of Insurance Regulation, 200 East Gaines Street, Larson Building, Room 601B, Tallahassee, FL 32399-0327.
• Department of Children and Families
  • Agency for Persons with Disabilities
    • This meeting is intended to obtain public input for improving training for staff who provide services to Floridians with developmental disabilities.; August 21, 2013 10:00 a.m. 12:00 p.m.; Conference Phone Number: (888) 670-3525, Participant Code-...
      • Hearing Meeting: Conference Phone Number: (888) 670-3525, Participant Code-5106539718, then # Agency for Persons with Disabilities 4030 Esplanade Way, RM 360L Tallahassee, FL 32399
    • To obtain public input regarding provider rates and transportation of persons with developmental disabilities.; September 09, 2013, 10:00 a.m.- 12:00 p.m.; Conference Phone Number: (888) 670-3525, Participant Code-5106539718,then # Agency for ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Conference Phone Number: (888) 670-3525, Participant Code-5106539718,then # Agency for Persons with Disabilities 4030 Esplanade Way, RM 301 Tallahassee, FL 32399
• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • Kittelson & Associates, Inc
    • Financial Management No.: 410735-1-12-07 Project Description: Orange Avenue (SR 527) Corridor Planning Study from Sand Lake Road to Hoffner Avenue, Orange County Two public meetings are being held to solicit input. The first public meeting is to ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Pine Castle Woman’s Club 5901 S. Orange Avenue Orlando FL 32809
• Department of Management Services
  • Division of Communications
    • This will be a Business Meeting to discuss matters that need to be presented to the Joint Task Force Board Meeting on September 10th.; READVERTISED WITH DATE CHANGE: Tuesday, August 27th, 2013, at 9:00 a.m.; 4030 Esplanade Way, Room 225A ...
      • Hearing Meeting: 4030 Esplanade Way, Room 225A Tallahassee, FL 32399
• Department of Health
  • Board of Clinical Laboratory Personnel
    • General board business.; Friday, September 13, 2013, commencing at 9:00 a.m., at meet me number (888) 670-3525, participant passcode 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
• Board of Trustees of The Internal Improvement Trust Fund
  • Departmental
    • A presentation on the Department’s scientific assessment of conservation land owned by the Board of Trustees in order to identify lands for potential surplus sale, the results of that assessment, and to receive public comment. ; Public meeting: ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Marjorie Stoneman Douglas Building, Conference Room A&B, 3900 Commonwealth Boulevard, Tallahassee, FL 32399 Public Webinars: Thursday, August 22, 2013 6:00 p.m. until 8 p.m. Friday, August 23, 2013 11:00 a.m. until 1:00p.m. Links to the Webinars and directions on how to participate will be posted at http://www.dep.state.fl.us/lands/assessment/default.htm no later than Monday, August 19, 2013.

6. Notices of Petitions and Dispositions Regarding Declaratory Stat

• Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
  • Division of Consumer Services
    • Paymaxx Pro, LLC and Leedom Capital Corp.; The Department denied the petition on the basis that it lacked authority to issue the declaratory statement under Section 120.565, Florida Statutes as the Department does not administer Section 501.0117, ...

7. Notice of Petitions and Dispositions Regarding the Validity of R

• Agency for Health Care Administration
  • Hospital and Nursing Home Reporting Systems and Other Provisions Relating to Hospitals
    • Adventist Health System/Sunbelt, Inc., d/b/a Florida Hospital vs. Agency for Health Care Administration; Case No.: 13-2874RP; Rule No.: 59E-5.605; Petition
    • Pasco Regional Medical Center, LLC, d/b/a Pasco Regional Medical Center vs. Agency for Health Care Administration; Case No.: 13-2875RP; Rule No.: 59E-5.605; Petition
• Department of Children and Families
  • Agency for Persons with Disabilities
    • M. S. K. vs. Agency for Persons with Disabilities; Case No.: 13-2827RU; Petition
    • J. L. P. vs. Agency for Persons with Disabilities; Case No.: 13-2828RU; Petition
    • T. M. vs. Agency for Persons with Disabilities; Case No.: 13-2829RU; Petition
    • R. A. N. vs. Agency for Persons with Disabilities; Case No.: 13-2834RU; Petition
    • E. P. and M. P., as Guardians of the Person and Property of M. P., an Incapacitated Person vs. Agency for Persons with Disabilities; Case No.: 13-2840RU; Petition
    • J. G. vs. Agency for Persons with Disabilities; Case No.: 13-2876RU; Petition
    • R. W. vs. Agency for Persons with Disabilities; Case No.: 13-2878RU; Petition

8. Notices Regarding Bids, Proposals and Purchasing

• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • Early Learning Coalition of Okaloosa & Walton Counties
    • Other Agencies and Organizations, Early Learning Coalition of Okaloosa & Walton Counties