Vol. 39, No. 160 (08/16/2013)

1. Notices of Development of Proposed Rules and Negotiated Rulemaking

• Department of Corrections
  • Departmental
    • The purpose and effect of the proposed rule is to disallow people under the age of 18 from entering areas that are not common assembly areas during their tours and eliminating inmate presenters from the tours.
• Department of Education
  • State Board of Education
    • The purpose of this rule development is to include the U.S. History scale scores for each achievement level for use in reporting student proficiency levels in U.S. History as part of the student achievement testing program known as the U.S. History ...
• Department of Economic Opportunity
  • Division of Community Development
    • This rulemaking will address changes that the Florida Legislature made during the 2011 and 2013 legislative sessions to Sections 290.044 through 290.0475, Florida Statutes. The rulemaking will also resolve conflicts between the rule and other ...
• Commission on Ethics
  • Departmental
    • In accordance with Chapter 2013-227, Section 1, LOF, (Section 286.0114, F.S. (2013)), the proposed new rule Chapter 34-16 sets forth procedures for reasonable opportunities for the public to be heard during public meetings of the Florida Commission ...

2. Proposed Rules

• Water Management Districts
  • Northwest Florida Water Management District
    • The overall purpose of the proposed rule change is to reduce the regulatory burden for applicants applying for permits for the consumptive use of water. The effect of this rule change will be to reduce the number of copies of the application and ...
      • Due of Comment: 9/6/2013
• Commission on Ethics
  • Departmental
    • The Commission will be amending the disclosure forms adopted by reference in the rules of Chapter 34-8, FAC, to address changes as a result of legislation enacted in Chapter 2013-36, LOF, Sections 7 and 9, as well as to change the form year from ...
      • Due of Comment: 9/6/2013
• Public Service Commission
  • Departmental
    • Rule 25-6.0431 establishes the requirements for a petition for limited proceeding for electric utilities. These requirements offer consistency in practice and codify the essential elements of a petition for limited proceedings by electric utilities....
      • Due of Comment: 9/6/2013
    • Rule 25-7.0391 establishes the requirements for a petition for limited proceeding for gas utilities. These requirements offer consistency in practice and codify the essential elements of a petition for limited proceedings by gas utilities. Docket ...
      • Due of Comment: 9/6/2013
    • Rule 25-22.0406 is amended to update general rate case noticing requirements for electric and gas utilities and establishes noticing requirements for gas and electric utility limited proceedings. Docket No. 130148-PU
      • Due of Comment: 9/6/2013
• Commission on Ethics
  • Departmental
    • The purpose of the proposed amendments clarifies the Commission staff's handling of complaints and also incorporates changes to the complaint process resulting from the enactment of Chapter 2013-36, LOF.
      • Due of Comment: 9/6/2013
• Department of Financial Services
  • Division of Insurance Agent and Agency Services
    • The revisions in the proposed amendment are intended to conform Rule 69B-231.150, F.A.C. relating to administrative license actions based on criminal proceedings to changes already made to Rule 69B-211.042, F.A.C.
      • Due of Comment: 9/6/2013
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Electrical Contractors' Licensing Board
    • The Board proposes the rule amendments to update the requirements for Burglar Alarm System Agent Training Courses and to update the requirements for Fire Alarm System Agent Training Courses.
      • Due of Comment: 9/6/2013
    • The Board proposes the rule promulgation to provide a rule concerning the certification of registered contractors.
      • Due of Comment: 9/6/2013

3. Notices of Changes, Corrections and Withdrawals

• Department of Environmental Protection
  • Departmental
    • Transfer of Permit Upon Change in Ownership or Control
• State Board of Administration
  • Florida Prepaid College Board
    • Application
    • Application for Participation in the Program

4. Petitions and Dispositions Regarding Rule Variance or Waiver

• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Division of Hotels and Restaurants
    • Loft Fitness. Petitioner seeks an emergency variance of the requirements of ASME A17.1, Section 2.2.2.5, 2.26.2.33, 2.27.3.1.6(h), 2.27.3.2.5, 2.27.3.3.1(c), 2.27.3.3.7, 2.27.3.4, 2.27.7.2 and 2.27.8, as adopted by 61C-5.001(1), Florida ...
    • The Courtney at Bay Pines. Petitioner seeks a variance of the requirements of ASME A17.1b, Section 2.20.4, 2.18.5.1 and 2.24.2.1 as adopted by 61C-5.001(1)(a), Florida Administrative Code that requires the use of a 9.5 mm steel rope and requirement ...
    • Laurel Building. Petitioner seeks an emergency variance of the requirements of ASME A17.3, Section 2.7.5, as adopted by 61C-5.001(1), Florida Administrative Code that requires upgrading the elevators hoistway emergency door contacts which poses a ...
    • Cragg Building. Petitioner seeks an emergency variance of the requirements of ASME A17.3, Section 2.7.5, as adopted by 61C-5.001(1), Florida Administrative Code that requires upgrading the elevators hoistway emergency door contacts which poses a ...
    • Glenridge Building. Petitioner seeks an emergency variance of the requirements of ASME A17.3, Section 2.7.5, as adopted by 61C-5.001(1), Florida Administrative Code that requires upgrading the elevators hoistway emergency door contacts which poses ...
• Florida Housing Finance Corporation
  • Departmental
    • waiver from Metro South Senior Apartments Limited Partnership, of Rule 67-48.002(94) Florida Administrative Code, to seek a waiver or variance from the provisions of the 2012 Qualified Allocation Plan (“QAP”) as they pertain to the process by which ...
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Division of Hotels and Restaurants
    • On August 14, 2013, the Department issued a Final Order that was in response to a Petition for Variance from Marina Bay Condominium, filed July 30, 2013, and advertised on August 5, 2013 in Vol. 39, No.151, of the Florida Administrative Register. ...
    • On August 14, 2013, the Department issued a Final Order that was in response to a Petition for Variance from Union 700 Warehouse, filed July 16, 2013, and advertised on July 19, 2013 in Vol. 39, No.140, of the Florida Administrative Register. No ...
    • On August 14, 2013 the Division issued an order. The Final Order was in response to a Petition for a temporary Variance from Ocean Parks Bldg “B”, filed July 15, 2013, and advertised on July 18, 2013 in Vol. 39, No. 139, of the Florida ...
    • On August 14, 2013 the Division issued an order. The Final Order was in response to a Petition for an emergency temporary Variance from The Palace, filed June 20, 2013, and advertised on June 27, 2013 in Vol. 39, No. 125, of the Florida ...
    • On August 14, 2013 the Division issued an order. The Final Order was in response to a Petition for an emergency temporary Variance from Sevilla Condo Association, filed July 18, 2013, and advertised on July 24, 2013 in Vol. 39, No. 143, of the ...
    • On August 14, 2013 the Division issued an order. The Final Order was in response to a Petition for a Variance from City of Clearwater Fire Station #45, filed July 19, 2013, and advertised on July 24, 2013 in Vol. 39, No. 143, of the Florida ...
    • On August 14, 2014 the Division issued an order. The Final Order was in response to a Petition for a Variance from Forever 21/Altamonte Mall, filed July 22, 2013 and advertised on July 24, 2013 in Vol. 39, No. 143, of the Florida Administrative ...
    • On August 14, 2013 the Division issued an order. The Final Order was in response to a Petition for a temporary Variance from America’s Best, filed July 24, 2013, and advertised on July 29, 2013 in Vol. 39, No. 146, of the Florida Administrative ...
    • On August 14, 2013 the Division issued an order. The Final Order was in response to a Petition for a temporary Variance from Premier North, filed July 25, 2013 and advertised on July 31, 2013 in Vol. 39, No. 148, of the Florida Administrative ...

5. Notices of Meetings, Workshops and Public Hearings

• Regional Planning Councils
  • Tampa Bay Regional Planning Council
    • to conduct the regular business of the Clearinghouse Review Committee; August 26, 2013, 9:30 a.m.; 4000 Gateway Centre Blvd., Suite 100, Pinellas Park, FL 33782
      • Hearing Meeting: 4000 Gateway Centre Blvd., Suite 100, Pinellas Park, FL 33782
    • To conduct the regular business of the Local Emergency Planning Committee.; August 28, 2013 at 10:30 a.m.; 4000 Gateway Centre Blvd., #100, Pinellas Park, FL 33782
      • Hearing Meeting: 4000 Gateway Centre Blvd., #100, Pinellas Park, FL 33782
• Water Management Districts
  • South Florida Water Management District
    • Beginning on September 16, 2013, through November 8, 2013, interested parties may access the SFER WebBoard and view communications among the peer-review panelists, agency responses to comments, electronically stored communications and other public ...
      • Hearing Meeting: http://www.sfwmd.gov/sfer For persons without access to the Internet, access to the website is available at the headquarters office of the South Florida Water Management District, 3301 Gun Club Road, West Palm Beach, Florida, from 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, Monday through Friday.
• Department of State
  • Division of Historical Resources
    • The committee will convene in order to designate the new Florida Main Street Communities for 2013.; August 30, 2013, 10:00 a.m. until Conclusion; R.A. Gray Building, 1st Floor Auditorium, 500 South Bronough Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0250
      • Hearing Meeting: R.A. Gray Building, 1st Floor Auditorium, 500 South Bronough Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0250
• Water Management Districts
  • South Florida Water Management District
    • District staff shall provide information regarding the land assessment process and District lands within the Everglades Region. The purpose of the land assessment is to take a comprehensive and detailed look at the District’s land inventory to ...
      • Hearing Meeting: South Florida Regional Planning Council Office, 3440 Hollywood Boulevard, Suite 140, Hollywood, FL 33021.
• Regional Utility Authorities
  • Peace River/Manasota Regional Water Supply Authority
    • The Board of Directors will convene to conduct regular business of the Authority and Public Hearing for the Authority's FY14 Budget.; September 3, 2013, 9:30 a.m.; Charlotte County Administration Center, Commission Chambers, 18500 Murdock Circle, ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Charlotte County Administration Center, Commission Chambers, 18500 Murdock Circle, Port Charlotte, Florida.
• Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
  • Division of Administration
    • This meeting is to discuss general board business.; Wednesday, August 28, 2013, 12:00 p.m.; Ocala Hilton Hotel, 3600 SW 36th Avenue, Ocala, FL 34474.
      • Hearing Meeting: Ocala Hilton Hotel, 3600 SW 36th Avenue, Ocala, FL 34474.
• Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission
  • Departmental
    • To review and discuss substantive and procedural issues associated with the Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission and to take action on proposed rules and policy issues. The meeting may include fact finding field trips to Commission managed ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Crowne Plaza Pensacola Grand Hotel, 200 East Gregory Street, Pensacola, Florida
• Department of Health
  • Office of Statewide Research
    • Biomedical Research Advisory Council meeting pertaining to the James and Esther King Biomedical Research Program and the Bankhead-Coley Cancer Research Program. Agenda and meeting materials will be located at www.floridabiomed.com.; August 28, 2013 ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Conference Call (888) 670-3525 Conference Code 2922384719
  • Board of Acupuncture
    • Notice of Correction; September 13, 2013; Residence Inn
      • Hearing Meeting: Residence Inn
• Agency for Health Care Administration
  • Medicaid
    • Regarding the upcoming Low Income Pool (LIP) Council meetings that have been publicly noticed for the month of August. We have cancelled the August 21st LIP Council Meeting and will hold the August 28th meeting. August 21, 10am - 4pm - CANCELLED ...
      • Hearing Meeting: August 28, 2013, 10:00 a.m. - 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
  • Board of Professional Engineers
    • to monitor the operations of the Florida Board of Professional Engineers and the Florida Engineers Management Corporation and other general business of the Committee. If you would like to participate in the call, please contact Rebecca Sammons at ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Florida Board of Professional Engineers 2639 North Monroe St. Building B-112 Tallahassee, FL 32303
    • Review applications for licensure and other general business of the committees.; September 17, 2013 at 8:30am (EST) or soon thereafter; Florida Board of Professional Engineers 2639 North Monroe St. Building B-112 Tallahassee, FL 32303
      • Hearing Meeting: Florida Board of Professional Engineers 2639 North Monroe St. Building B-112 Tallahassee, FL 32303
    • Although this meeting is open to the public, the Probable Cause Panel meeting may be closed consistent with law. If you wish to participate in any public portion of the Probable Cause Panel Meeting, please contact Rebecca Sammons at least 48 hours ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Florida Board of Professional Engineers 2639 North Monroe St. Building B-112 Tallahassee, FL 32303
    • To act on the recommendations from the Application & Educational Advisory Committee to approve or deny applications for licensure and any old or new business of the Board. If you would like to participate in the call, please contact Rebecca Sammons ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Florida Board of Professional Engineers 2639 North Monroe St. Building B-112 Tallahassee, FL 32303

6. Notices of Petitions and Dispositions Regarding Declaratory Stat

• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Florida Building Commission
    • Michael Goolsby of Miami-Dade County Board and Code Administration Division.; Petitioner seeks clarification of which building code should govern permit applications and extensions made after March 1, 2002 but prior to March 15, 2012.

7. Notices Regarding Bids, Proposals and Purchasing

• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • Hillsborough County Aviation Authority
    • Other Agencies and Organizations, Hillsborough County Aviation Authority

8. Miscellaneous

• Department of Economic Opportunity
  • Division of Community Development
    • Department of Economic Opportunity, Division of Community Development
    • Department of Economic Opportunity, Division of Community Development
    • Department of Economic Opportunity, Division of Community Development
    • Department of Economic Opportunity, Division of Community Development
    • Department of Economic Opportunity, Division of Community Development
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Division of Alcoholic Beverages and Tobacco
    • Department of Business and Professional Regulation, Division of Alcoholic Beverages and Tobacco