Vol. 39, No. 150 (08/02/2013)

1. Notices of Development of Proposed Rules and Negotiated Rulemaking

• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Board of Landscape Architecture
    • Updates the rule to be consistent with the manner in which the examination is formatted and administered.
    • Updates the rule to be consistent with the new examination format and eliminates the Department fee for retaking the Florida Section of the exam.
  • Departmental
    • The purpose and effect of the proposed rule is to adopt new application forms.
  • Board of Landscape Architecture
    • : Eliminates the need for supporting documentation to be submitted to the Department for courses offered by certain approved and registered CE providers.
• Department of Revenue
  • Departmental
    • Section 8, Chapter 2013-44, L.O.F., provides beginning November 1, 2013, the clerks are required to remit to the Department by the 10th of each month that portion of the filing fees collected in the previous month that is in excess of one-twelfth of ...
  • Sales and Use Tax
    • The purpose of the proposed amendments to Rule 12A-1.059, F.A.C. (Fuels), is to: (1) provide that effective July 1, 2013, natural gas used to generate electricity in a non-combustion fuel cell used in stationary equipment is exempt from sales tax, ...
    • The purpose of the proposed amendments to Rule 12A-16.008, F.A.C. (Public Use Forms), is to adopt, by reference, updated instructions for obtaining additional tax information on solid waste fees and the rental car surcharge.
    • The purpose of the proposed amendments to Rule 12A-19.071, F.A.C. (Department of Revenue Electronic Database), is adopt, by reference, updates to instructions for the Department’s Address/Jurisdiction Database used for assigning local communications ...
  • Miscellaneous Tax
    • The purpose of the proposed amendments to Rule 12B-8.0016, F.A.C. (Department of Revenue Electronic Database), is to provide reference to the updates to instructions for the Department’s Address/Jurisdiction Database used for assigning premiums and ...
  • Corporate, Estate and Intangible Tax
    • The purpose of the proposed amendments to Rule 12C-2.0115, F.A.C. (Public Use Forms), is to adopt, by reference, changes to the tax return used to report the annual tax on governmental leasehold estates.
    • The purpose of the proposed amendments to Rule 12C-1.051, F.A.C. (Forms), is to adopt, by reference, changes to forms used by the Department in the administration of the corporate income tax.
    • Section 1, Chapter 2013-172, L.O.F., permanently extends the elimination of the requirement for filing a Florida estate tax return for the estates of decedents dying on or after January 1, 2005. The purpose of proposed changes to Rule Chapter 12C-3, ...
• Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission
  • Marine Fisheries
    • The purpose of this rule development is to prohibit the use of certain fishing gears within the boundaries of Boca Grande Pass that are considered likely to increase the chances of tarpon or other species being snagged or snatch hooked. The effect ...
• Department of Revenue
  • Miscellaneous Tax
    • Effective July 1, 2013, dyed diesel fuel used in a vessel or equipment used exclusively for commercial fishing and aquacultural purposes is exempt, as provided in Chapter 2013-82, L.O.F. Effective July 1, 2013, Chapter 2013-103, L.O.F., repealed ...

2. Proposed Rules

• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Departmental
    • The purpose and effect is to adopt DBPR ECLB 13, Application for Certification of Registered Electrical, Alarm or Specialty Contractor BY GRANDFATHERING; prompted by House Bill 269 and defined in Section 489.514.
      • Due of Comment: 8/23/2013

3. Notices of Changes, Corrections and Withdrawals

• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Departmental
    • Building Code Administrators and Inspectors Departmental Forms

4. Petitions and Dispositions Regarding Rule Variance or Waiver

• Department of Children and Families
  • Family Safety and Preservation Program
    • waiver of rule 65C-13.030(1)c, Florida Administrataive Code. Rule 65C-13.001, F.A.C., states Therapeutic Foster Homes are limited to the placement of two children.
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Division of Hotels and Restaurants
    • 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 Pensacola. The above referenced F.A.C. addresses the requirement that each ...

5. Notices of Meetings, Workshops and Public Hearings

• Department of Children and Families
  • Refugee Services
    • The purpose of the Collier Refugee Task Force meeting is to increase awareness of the refugee populations, share best practices, spot trends in refugee populations, build collaborations between agencies, help create good communication among service ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Catholic Charities 2210 Santa Barbara Blvd. Naples, FL 34116
    • The purpose of the Orlando Area Refugee Task Force meeting is to increase awareness of the refugee populations, share best practices, spot trends in refugee populations, build collaborations between agencies, help create good communication among ...
      • Hearing Meeting: TBD
• Regional Planning Councils
  • Tampa Bay Regional Planning Council
    • to conduct the regular business of the Tampa Bay Regional Planning Council.; August 12, 2013, 10:00 a.m.; 4000 Gateway Centre Blvd., Suite 100, Pinellas Park, FL 33782
      • Hearing Meeting: 4000 Gateway Centre Blvd., Suite 100, Pinellas Park, FL 33782
• Department of State
  • Division of Cultural Affairs
    • To review grant applications for the 2014-2015 General Program Support, Specific Cultural Projects, 2014-2016 State Touring Roster and 2014 Individual Artist Fellowship grant programs.; 9:00 A.M. – 5:00 P.M. or until conclusion of business. August ...
      • Hearing Meeting: All meetings will be held via teleconference. Please visit http://www.florida-arts.org/documents/panels/teleconference.instructions.cfm, for more instructions.
• Regional Planning Councils
  • Southwest Florida Regional Planning Council
    • The Region IX - Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC) will be holding its quarterly meeting to discuss and implement provisions of the Emergency Planning and Community Right-To-Know Act.; August 22, 2013 (9:30-11:00 a.m.); Southwest Florida ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Southwest Florida Regional Planning Council, 1926 Victoria Avenue in Fort Myers
• Water Management Districts
  • South Florida Water Management District
    • General business and due date for 2015 funding request applications.; Monday, August 12, 2013, 12:00 pm. Loxahatchee River Preservation Initiative Committee Meeting; Jupiter Emergency Operations Center, 3133 Washington Street, Jupiter FL 33458.
      • Hearing Meeting: Jupiter Emergency Operations Center, 3133 Washington Street, Jupiter FL 33458.
  • St. Johns River Water Management District
    • The CFWI Steering Committee is a collaborative effort among government agencies formed to address water resource issues in the area known as the Central Florida Coordination Area. The CFWI Steering Committee will consider matters appearing on the ...
      • Hearing Meeting: TOHO Water Authority, 951 Martin Luther King Blvd., Kissimmee, FL 34741
• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • Southwood Shared Resource Center
    • Special Meeting of the SSRC Board of Trustees to interview candidates for the position of Executive Director.; Monday, August 12, 2013, 8:30 a.m.; Turlington Building, Room 1706, 325 W. Gaines Street, Tallahassee, FL
      • Hearing Meeting: Turlington Building, Room 1706, 325 W. Gaines Street, Tallahassee, FL
• Department of Children and Families
  • Agency for Persons with Disabilities
    • This meeting is to receive public input for improving the health and well being of Floridians with developmental disabilities who are receiving behavioral services.; August 12, 2013, 2:30-4:00 p.m.; Agency for Persons with Disabilities 4030 ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Agency for Persons with Disabilities 4030 Esplanade Way, Room 301 Tallahassee, FL 32399 Conference Number: (888) 670-3525, Participant Code 5106539718#
• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • Florida Center for Nursing
    • Discussion of Sustainability Report provided by Fairfield Index, Inc.; August 16, 2013, 4:00pm; via conference call
      • Hearing Meeting: via conference call
• Department of Health
  • Board of Medicine
    • General Business Meeting.; July 23, 2014 beginning at 09:00 a.m. E.S.T. or soon thereafter.; Capital Circle Office Center, 4042 Bald Cypress Way, Room 301, Tallahassee, FL
      • Hearing Meeting: Capital Circle Office Center, 4042 Bald Cypress Way, Room 301, Tallahassee, FL
• Department of Children and Families
  • Office on Homelessness
    • This conference call will address the committees’ continued development of policy recommendations and work tasks to address the Council’s Annual Report on recommendations to end homelessness in Florida.; Committee: Awareness and Outreach DATE: ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Conference Call 1-888-670-3525, Code: 9798513235, then #
• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • Northwood Shared Resource Center
    • Screening of applications for NSRC Executive Director.; August 9, August 13, August 23 and August 27, 2013 @ 1:30 p.m. have been cancelled and will be rescheduled.; Department of Business and Professional Regulation, 1940 North Monroe Street, ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Department of Business and Professional Regulation, 1940 North Monroe Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32399
• Executive Office of the Governor
  • Departmental
    • Interviews of candidates for the recruitment and selection of the Inspector General for Citizens Property Insurance Corporation and discussion; August 16, 2013, 9:00 a.m; The Capitol, 3rd Floor, Senate Press Room, Room 301
      • Hearing Meeting: The Capitol, 3rd Floor, Senate Press Room, Room 301
    • Interviews of candidates for the recruitment and selection of the Inspector General for Citizens Property Insurance Corporation and discussion.; August 12, 2013, 9:00 a.m; The Capitol, 3rd Floor, Senate Press Room, Room 301
      • Hearing Meeting: The Capitol, 3rd Floor, Senate Press Room, Room 301
    • Interviews of candidates for the recruitment and selection of the Inspector General for Citizens Property Insurance Corporation and discussion.; August 15, 2013, 9:00 a.m; The Capitol, 3rd Floor, Senate Press Room, Room 301
      • Hearing Meeting: The Capitol, 3rd Floor, Senate Press Room, Room 301
• Department of Children and Families
  • Agency for Persons with Disabilities
    • Monthly Meeting; September 11, 2013, 12:00 Noon; 404 Imperial Blvd., Lakeland, Fl. 33803
      • Hearing Meeting: 404 Imperial Blvd., Lakeland, Fl. 33803
• Department of Education
  • Division of Florida Colleges
    • Regular Meeting; 10 a.m., September 5, 2013; William C. Cramer Jr. Seminar Room (Room 306), SUW, Gulf Coast State College
      • Hearing Meeting: William C. Cramer Jr. Seminar Room (Room 306), SUW, Gulf Coast State College
• Department of Environmental Protection
  • Departmental
    • This is the first required technical meeting following the adoption of Basin Management Action Plans for the Indian River Lagoon. The purpose of this meeting is to discuss and prioritize issues and concerns identified in the basin management plans ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Melbourne City Hall, 900 East Strawbridge Avenue, Melbourne, Florida 32901
• Department of Education
  • State Board of Education
    • The resignation of the Commissioner of Education, Tony Bennett, on August 1, 2013, created an immediate danger to public welfare. The Commissioner of Education is the chief education officer for the state whose duties include advising the State ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Conference Call: 1–866–318-8612, Passcode: 59457686.
• Department of Health
  • Board of Respiratory Care
    • General Business Meeting.; October 4, 2013 beginning at approximately 8:30 a.m. E.S.T. or soon thereafter.; Renaissance at Sea World, 6677 Sea Harbor Drive, Orlando, FL 32821
      • Hearing Meeting: Renaissance at Sea World, 6677 Sea Harbor Drive, Orlando, FL 32821
• Agency for State Technology
  • Departmental
    • Screening of applications for NSRC Executive Director.; August 9, August 13, August 23 and August 27, 2013 @ 1:30 p.m. have been cancelled and will be rescheduled.; Department of Business and Professional Regulation, 1940 North Monroe Street, ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Department of Business and Professional Regulation, 1940 North Monroe Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32399

6. Notices of Petitions and Dispositions Regarding Declaratory Stat

• Department of Financial Services
  • Division of State Fire Marshal
    • William Harrison, Fire Marshal, Clermont Fire Department, on July 25, 2013.; The petition seeks the agency’s opinion as to whether the property setback requirements of Subsection 60.1.24(3) of NFPA 1, Uniform Fire Code, Florida Edition, apply to an ...
    • William Harrison, Fire Marshal, Clermont Fire Department, on July 26, 2013.; The petition seeks the agency’s opinion as to whether the intent of Section 633.082, Florida Statutes, is that private fire hydrants be tested by a licensed contractor; ...
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Drugs, Devices and Cosmetics
    • Dependable Diabetic and Medical Supply, LLC; The petitioner is requesting a determination as to whether they need to have a permit issued by the Department of Business and Professional Regulation, Division of Drugs, Devices and Cosmetics.

7. Notices Regarding Bids, Proposals and Purchasing

• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • Sarasota Memorial Hospital
    • Other Agencies and Organizations, Sarasota Memorial Hospital
    • Other Agencies and Organizations, Sarasota Memorial Hospital
    • Other Agencies and Organizations, Sarasota Memorial Hospital
    • Other Agencies and Organizations, Sarasota Memorial Hospital
    • Other Agencies and Organizations, Sarasota Memorial Hospital
    • Other Agencies and Organizations, Sarasota Memorial Hospital
    • Other Agencies and Organizations, Sarasota Memorial Hospital
    • Other Agencies and Organizations, Sarasota Memorial Hospital

8. 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
• Water Management Districts
  • Northwest Florida Water Management District
    • Water Management Districts, Northwest Florida Water Management District
• Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles
  • Division of Motor Vehicles
    • Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles, Division of Motor Vehicles
    • Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles, Division of Motor Vehicles
• Department of Health
  • Division of Emergency Preparedness and Community Support
    • Department of Health, Division of Emergency Medical Operations