Vol. 40, No. 157 (08/13/2014)

1. Notices of Development of Proposed Rules and Negotiated Rulemaking

• Commission on Ethics
  • Departmental
    • The purpose of the proposed new rules is to make the standard for lobbyists in rulemaking proceedings consistent with the standard applied in other types of administrative proceedings, to clarify that the definition of lobbyist excludes attorneys or ...
• Department of Corrections
  • Departmental
    • The purpose and effect of the proposed rule amendment is to allow for the suspension of an inmate’s visiting privileges for up to three months for the possession or use of tobacco products in violation of Rule 33-401.401, F.A.C.; to revise Form NI1-...
    • The purpose and effect of the proposed rule is to correct a typographical error; to allow for the discipline of inmates who commit, attempt to commit, conspire to commit, or solicit another person to commit an unauthorized or illegal financial ...
• Department of Education
  • State Board of Education
    • The purpose of this rule development is to revise Forms ESE 139, District Summary Budget, and ESE 524, Resolution Determining Revenues and Millages Levied incorporated by reference.
    • The purpose of this rule development is to align the rule with section 1008.25, Florida Statutes and to include necessary edits concerning the end-of-year outcome assessment and the adoption of Language Arts Florida Standards.

2. Proposed Rules

• Department of State
  • Division of Elections
    • Provides an exception to revocation for electioneering communications organizations (ECOs) and political committees (PCs) with limited financial activity in odd-numbered years and clarifies when a revocation decision can be made.
      • Due of Comment: 9/3/2014
• Public Service Commission
  • Departmental
    • Rule 25-4.002, Florida Administrative Code, would be repealed as obsolete and unnecessary. Rule 25-4.003, Florida Administrative Code, would be amended in order to delete obsolete language and to add and update certain definitions consistent with ...
      • Due of Comment: 9/3/2014
    • The rule is amended to delete obsolete language relating to telecommunication companies. Docket No. 140141-TP
      • Due of Comment: 9/3/2014
    • These rules are repealed as obsolete and unnecessary to implementation of Chapter 364, F.S. Docket No. 140141-TP
      • Due of Comment: 9/3/2014
• Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
  • Division of Agricultural Environmental Services
    • The purpose of this rulemaking is to modify Florida’s fertilizer labeling requirements for specialty lawn fertilizer. The effect of this rule making will harmonize Florida’s labeling requirements with national labeling standards and update labeling ...
      • Due of Comment: 9/3/2014
• Commission on Ethics
  • Departmental
    • The purpose of the proposed amendment clarifies the Commission staff's handling of complaints alleging errors or omissions on financial disclosure forms and incorporates the deletion of a date resulting from the enactment of Chapter 2014-183, LOF.
      • Due of Comment: 9/3/2014

3. Petitions and Dispositions Regarding Rule Variance or Waiver

• Florida Housing Finance Corporation
  • Departmental
    • waiver from Salt Creek Apartments, Ltd., requesting a waiver from Rule 91-35.006(6) for the forgiveness of all outstanding SAIL interest pursuant to 91-35.006 F.A.C. multiplied by .05 multiplied by the number of years, not to exceed 15, that the ...
• Department of Children and Families
  • Family Safety and Preservation Program
    • waiver of rule 65C-15.017(3), Florida Administrative Code, from Charlee of Dade County, Inc., and Tykena Buckner. Rule 65C-15.017(3), F.A.C., states agency staff responsible for performing casework services shall have a bachelor’s degree in social ...
• Department of Law Enforcement
  • Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission
    • The Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission has issued an order on August 7, 2014. On June 9, 2014, the Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission, received a petition for a waiver of 11B-35.0011(1)(h), F.A.C., by the Florida ...
    • The Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission has issued an order on August 7, 2014. On June 9, 2014, the Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission, received a petition for a waiver of 11B-35.0011(1)(h), F.A.C., by the Florida ...
• Executive Office of the Governor
  • Division of Emergency Management
    • Dr Pepper Snapple Group. Petitioner seeks a waiver of the requirements of Chapter 252.85, Sections (4) and (5), Florida Statutes, adopted by paragraphs 9G-14.004 and 9G-14.005, Florida Administrative Code, that requires payment of late fees and ...
• Department of Health
  • Division of Environmental Health
    • emergency waiver from Bruce Stowe, representing Roth Global Plastics, Inc. Specifically, the petitioner seeks a waiver from 64E-6.013(2)(a), Florida Administrative Code, which requires all receptacle-stiffening members to be a homogeneous integral ...

4. Notices of Meetings, Workshops and Public Hearings

• Department of Environmental Protection
  • Departmental
    • The Coral Reef Conservation Program is holding a meeting of the Our Florida Reefs South Community Working Group in which working group members will start developing a list of recommended management actions that will improve management and protection ...
      • 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
• Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
  • Division of Animal Industry
    • Quarterly meeting of the Animal Industry Technical Council to discuss animal and agricultural issues of concern.; September 4, 2014, 10:00 a.m.; Florida Cattlemen’s Association Building 800 Shakerag Road Kissimmee, Florida 34744
      • Hearing Meeting: Florida Cattlemen’s Association Building 800 Shakerag Road Kissimmee, Florida 34744
• 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 20, 2014, 9:00 a.m. ; Reemployment Assistance Appeals ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Reemployment Assistance Appeals Commission, 101 Rhyne Building, 2740 Centerview Drive, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-4151.
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Florida Building Commission
    • On August 21, 2014, at 1:00 p.m., the Commission’s Technical Advisory Committee Chairs will meet to consider recommendations for research to be funded during fiscal year 2014-2015. On August 22, 2014, beginning at 8:30 a.m., the full Florida ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Tradewinds Island Grand, 550 Gulf Boulevard, St. Pete Beach, Florida
• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • QCAusa
    • U.S. 98 in Okaloosa and Walton Counties. Segment 3: State Road (S.R.) 30 (U.S. 98) from County Road (C.R.) 30F (Airport Road) to Emerald Bay Drive. Segment 4: State Road (S.R.) 30 (U.S. 98) from Emerald Bay Drive to Tang-O-Mar Drive. Financial ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Seascape Conference Center, Oak Room, 556 Seascape Drive, Miramar Beach 32550
  • Enterprise Florida, Inc.
    • This meeting will discuss on-going issues, deliberate new issues and consider other matters.; Monday September 29, 2014 8:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. E.D.T.; Disney’s Yacht & Beach Club Resorts Convention Center 1700 Epcot Resorts Boulevard Lake Buena ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Disney’s Yacht & Beach Club Resorts Convention Center 1700 Epcot Resorts Boulevard Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830 Call-in Number: 800-501-8979 Access Code: 2986630#
    • This meeting will discuss on-going issues, deliberate new issues and consider other matters.; Monday, September 29, 2014, 4:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. E.D.T.; Disney’s Yacht & Beach Club Resorts Convention Center 1700 Epcot Resorts Boulevard Lake Buena ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Disney’s Yacht & Beach Club Resorts Convention Center 1700 Epcot Resorts Boulevard Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830 Call-in Number: 877-402-9753 Access Code: 6423569#
    • This meeting will discuss on-going issues, deliberate new issues and consider other matters. ; Monday, September 29, 2014, 10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. E.D.T.; Disney’s Yacht & Beach Club Resorts Convention Center 1700 Epcot Resorts Boulevard Lake ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Disney’s Yacht & Beach Club Resorts Convention Center 1700 Epcot Resorts Boulevard Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830
    • This meeting will discuss on-going issues, deliberate new issues and consider other matters.; Monday, September 29, 2014, 2:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. E.D.T. ; Disney’s Yacht & Beach Club Resorts Convention Center 1700 Epcot Resorts Boulevard Lake ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Disney’s Yacht & Beach Club Resorts Convention Center 1700 Epcot Resorts Boulevard Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830
    • This meeting will discuss on-going issues, deliberate new issues and consider other matters.; Tuesday, September 30, 2014, 9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. E.D.T. ; Disney’s Yacht & Beach Club Resorts Convention Center 1700 Epcot Resorts Boulevard Lake ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Disney’s Yacht & Beach Club Resorts Convention Center 1700 Epcot Resorts Boulevard Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830 Call-in Number: 877-402-9753 Access Code: 6423569#
    • This meeting will discuss on-going issues, deliberate new issues and consider other matters.; Monday, September 29, 2014, 10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. E.D.T; Disney’s Yacht & Beach Club Resorts Convention Center 1700 Epcot Resorts Boulevard Lake Buena ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Disney’s Yacht & Beach Club Resorts Convention Center 1700 Epcot Resorts Boulevard Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830 Call-in Number: 800-501-8979 Access Code: 8344260#
    • This meeting will discuss on-going issues, deliberate new issues and consider other matters.; Monday, September 29, 2014, 3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. E.D.T.; Disney’s Yacht & Beach Club Resorts Convention Center 1700 Epcot Resorts Boulevard Lake Buena ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Disney’s Yacht & Beach Club Resorts Convention Center 1700 Epcot Resorts Boulevard Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830 Call-in Number: 800-501-8979 Access Code: 9565644#
• Department of Environmental Protection
  • Departmental
    • To receive public comments on 1) a draft nutrient and dissolved oxygen (DO) total maximum daily load (TMDL) report for impaired waters in the Caloosahatchee River Basin, to be adopted in Rule 62-304.800, F.A.C. and 2) having the nutrient TMDLs, if ...
      • Hearing Meeting: South Florida Water Management District, Lower West Coast Service Center, 2301 McGregor Boulevard, Fort Myers, Florida
• Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
  • Division of Administration
    • 9:00 a.m. Code of Ethic Committee 10:00 a.m. Board of Directors; Thursday, August 21, 2014, 9:00 a.m., 10:00 a.m.; Flagler County Administration; 1769 E. Moody Blvd, Building 2; Bunnell, FL 32110
      • Hearing Meeting: Flagler County Administration; 1769 E. Moody Blvd, Building 2; Bunnell, FL 32110

5. Notices of Petitions and Dispositions Regarding Declaratory Stat

• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Board of Cosmetology
    • Diana Richardson on July 10, 2014 [DS-2014-094].; Petitioner seeks the Board’s interpretation of 61G5-22.015(1) and 22.017(1)-(2), F.A.C., regarding whether a conflict exists between the two rules. The Board will consider this petition at its ...
    • Diana Richardson on July 10, 2014 [DS-2014-092].; Petitioner seeks the Board’s interpretation of 61G5-22.002 and 22.003 regarding whether an instructor’s signature certifying “successful completion of 260 hours of instruction designed to meet the ...
  • Florida Real Estate Commission
    • John Baltz.; Petitioner is requesting the Commission's interpretation of the phrase "at the time the act or service was performed," provided in section 475.41, Florida Statutes. Petitioner's license was active at the time he referred a listing to ...
  • Board of Cosmetology
    • Brittany Lewis on July 10, 2014.; Petitioner seeks the Board’s interpretation of whether the reuse of facial sponges and waxing sticks is allowed. The Board will consider this petition at its meeting currently scheduled for September 4, 2014. ...
  • Construction Industry Licensing Board
    • 14935204

6. Notices Regarding Bids, Proposals and Purchasing

• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • Early Learning Coalition of Duval
    • Other Agencies and Organizations, Early Learning Coalition of Duval
• Department of Military Affairs
  • Departmental
    • Department of Military Affairs, Departmental
• Department of Education
  • University of Central Florida
    • Department of Education, University of Central Florida

7. Miscellaneous

• Department of Health
  • Board of Nursing
    • Department of Health, Board of Nursing
    • Department of Health, Board of Nursing
    • Department of Health, Board of Nursing
• Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles
  • Division of Motor Vehicles
    • Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles, Division of Motor Vehicles
• Department of Education
  • Florida School for the Deaf and the Blind
    • Department of Education, Florida School for the Deaf and the Blind
  • Office of Early Learning
    • School Readiness Program Curricula
• Department of Environmental Protection
  • Beaches and Coastal Systems
    • Department of Environmental Protection, Beaches and Coastal Systems