Vol. 39, No. 163 (08/21/2013)

1. Proposed Rules

• Department of Children and Families
  • Economic Self-Sufficiency Program
    • The proposed rule removes subsection (7), the statement describing how an affected person may obtain a copy of incorporated material. This rule does not include incorporated material.
      • Due of Comment: 9/11/2013
• Department of Education
  • Commission for Independent Education
    • The purpose of the proposed amendment is to incorporate the establishment of application deadlines in rule, as well as the process of providing applicants notice of deadlines. The rule is intended to provide applicants clear notice and to allow ...
      • Due of Comment: 9/11/2013
    • The purpose and effect of the proposed rule is to amend two existing forms. CIE Form 804, Placement and Retention Reporting for Institutionally Accredited Institutions – Programmatic Reporting , is amended to require an explanation where the ...
      • Due of Comment: 9/11/2013
  • State Board of Education
    • The purpose of this amendment is to propose changes to the publication “Financial and Program Cost Accounting and Reporting for Florida Schools, 2013.” Changes in the publication and the chart of accounts include: (1) account modification and ...
      • Due of Comment: 9/11/2013
    • The proposed rules are designed to impart currency, accuracy and simplicity to the Division’s rules as well as ensure that the rules conform to federal regulations. The proposed rules are also intended to clearly specify the scope of services to be ...
      • Due of Comment: 9/11/2013
    • The purpose and effect of these proposed amendments are to (1) authorize electronic ELL student plans; (2) require districts to collect and use the date an ELL was enrolled in school in the United States as the starting date for evaluating whether ...
      • Due of Comment: 9/11/2013
    • The purpose and effect of this amendment is to revise language requiring parents of dependents to provide evidence of legal presence for residency for tuition purposes, in accordance with Ruiz, et al, v. Gerard Robinson, et al, Case No. 11-cv-23776-...
      • Due of Comment: 9/11/2013
    • Rule 6A-10.042, F.A.C., currently addresses specific procedures required to maintain test security and to maintain uniform test administration procedures to ensure that test results are valid and reliable measures of student achievement. The amended ...
      • Due of Comment: 9/11/2013
    • The purpose of this rule amendment is to address revisions to Section 1008.30, Florida Statutes, as required by the passing of Senate Bill 1720 (effective July 1, 2013). The provisions of the bill include the requirement that the State Board of ...
      • Due of Comment: 9/11/2013
    • The purpose of this new rule is to establish meta-major academic pathways as required by Section 1008.30(5), Florida Statutes. A meta-major is a collection of academic programs that have common or related content. The effect is that Florida College ...
      • Due of Comment: 9/11/2013
    • The purpose of the revisions to the specified Educator Certification rules is to be consistent with recent changes by the Florida Legislature and propose changes to streamline regulatory implementation. The effect of these changes is outlined in the ...
      • Due of Comment: 9/11/2013
    • The purpose of this proposed new rule is to establish concordant passing scores for the Grade 10 Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test (FCAT) 2.0 Reading assessment and a comparative passing score for the Algebra 1 End-of-Course (EOC) Assessment ...
      • Due of Comment: 9/11/2013
    • The purpose of this rule amendment is to revise the timeline for a waiver of termination. The effect will be a rule aligned with Florida Statutes.
      • Due of Comment: 9/11/2013
    • The purpose of this new rule is to implement changes to the high school equivalency diploma program. The effect of this rule will establish the standards for the issuance of the State of Florida High School diploma to individuals who successfully ...
      • Due of Comment: 9/11/2013
    • The purpose of this rule amendment is to revise the Florida Teacher Certification Examinations (FTCE) score verification process and to increase the fee for the score verification process from $25 to $75. The revision of the score verification ...
      • Due of Comment: 9/11/2013
    • The purpose of this rule amendment is to revise the Florida Educational Leadership Examination (FELE) score verification process and to increase the fee for the score verification process from $25 to $75. The revision of the score verification ...
      • Due of Comment: 9/11/2013
    • The purpose of this rule amendment is to update the “Course Code Directory and Instructional Personnel Assignments” by which school districts receive Florida Education Finance Program (FEFP) funding. The effect will be an updated directory of ...
      • Due of Comment: 9/11/2013
    • The purpose of this rule revision is to amend the rule to conform to statutory changes from Chapter 2013-27, Laws of Florida. In addition, the most recent Industry Certification Funding List and Comprehensive Industry Certification List will be ...
      • Due of Comment: 9/11/2013
• Department of Health
  • Board of Optometry
    • The Board proposes the rule amendment to add a new compound to the existing formulary of topical ocular pharmaceutical agents.
      • Due of Comment: 9/11/2013
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Board of Accountancy
    • The Board proposes the rule amendment to update the Government Audit Standards issued by the Comptroller General of the United States.
      • Due of Comment: 9/11/2013
    • The Board proposes the rule amendment to update the effective dates of the rules of the Auditor General.
      • Due of Comment: 9/11/2013
    • The Board proposes the rule amendment to provide clarification for reactivation of a delinquent license due to failure for timely reporting continuing professional educational credits.
      • Due of Comment: 9/11/2013
    • For Rule 61H1-38.004, the Board proposes the rule amendment to provide clarification regarding the Clay Ford Scholarship. For Rule 61H1-38.005, the Board proposes the rule amendment to provide clarification regarding payment of a scholarship award, ...
      • Due of Comment: 9/11/2013

2. Notices of Changes, Corrections and Withdrawals

• Department of Health
  • Division of Environmental Health
    • Qualifications for Examination, Speciality Technologists

3. Petitions and Dispositions Regarding Rule Variance or Waiver

• Department of Health
  • Board of Massage Therapy
    • Department of Health, Board of Massage Therapy
  • Board of Optometry
    • of Intent to Deny the Petition for Waiver or Variance filed on January 25, 2013, by Helen Viksnins, Med., FAAO, CAE, on behalf of the American Academy of Optometry. The Notice of Petition for Variance or Waiver was published in Volume 39, No. 149, ...
• Department of Environmental Protection
  • Departmental
    • On August 20, 2013, the Department of Environmental Protection issued an order. Notice of receipt of this Petition was published in the Florida Administrative Register on June 22, 2013. The petition requested a variance from Rule 62-602.300(3)(d), F....
• Water Management Districts
  • Southwest Florida Water Management District
    • a variance or waiver. Petitioner’s Name: Calusa Lakes Community Association Rule No.: 40D-22.201 Nature of the rule for which variance or waiver is sought: lawn and landscape irrigation The Petition has been assigned tracking No. 13-4175.

4. Notices of Meetings, Workshops and Public Hearings

• Department of Transportation
  • Departmental
    • The Florida Department of Transportation invites you to a subsequent public hearing to discuss proposed improvements to State Road 20 (Hawthorne Road) from US 301 in Hawthorne (Alachua County) to County Road 315 in Interlachen (Putnam County), ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Seventh Day Adventist Southeast Conference Center 1771 East Hwy 20 Hawthorne, FL 32640
• Department of Environmental Protection
  • Office of the Secretary
    • The committee will discuss the priority list for the 2013 Recreational Trails Program grant submission cycle.; August 30, 2013, 9:00 a.m.; Conference call information - toll free dial-in: (888)670-3525; passcode: 6790547274#
      • Hearing Meeting: Conference call information - toll free dial-in: (888)670-3525; passcode: 6790547274#
• Department of Health
  • Departmental
    • The Sudden Unexpected Infant Death (SUID) Workgroup will meet to discuss strategies for promoting safe sleep behaviors and a safe sleeping environment.; Wednesday, August 28, 2013, 2-4 p.m.; Call-in toll-free number: 1-888-670-3525, Attendee access ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Call-in toll-free number: 1-888-670-3525, Attendee access code: 277 680 0919
  • Office of Statewide Research
    • This is a meeting of the joint committee to develop performance standards, a rating system and rating standards to designate a Cancer Center of Excellence. Florida Statute 381.925.; Wednesday, September 4, 2013 3:00-5:00 p.m.; Conference Call: 1-...
      • Hearing Meeting: Conference Call: 1-888-670-3525 Conference Code: 2922384719
• Water Management Districts
  • Southwest Florida Water Management District
    • Joint Agricultural and Green Industry Advisory Committee meeting: To discuss committee business. Governing Board Members may attend. All or part of this meeting may be conducted by means of communications media technology in order to permit maximum ...
      • Hearing Meeting: SWFWMD Tampa Service Office, 7601 US Highway 301 North, Tampa FL 33637
• Department of State
  • Division of Historical Resources
    • To review and rank all eligible Applicants for Florida Main Street designation. The recommendations of the Advisory Committee will be, subsequently, submitted to the Secreatry of State for review and approval.; Thursday, August 29, 2013, 1:00 PM ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Heritage Hall Auditorium, R.A. Gray Building, 500 South Bronough St., Tallahassee, FL 32399
• Department of Health
  • Board of Nursing
    • For cases previously heard by the panel.; September 5, 2013 at 10:30am; : Department of Health, Tallahassee at Meet Me Number (888) 670-3525 public code 6126445695
      • Hearing Meeting: : Department of Health, Tallahassee at Meet Me Number (888) 670-3525 public code 6126445695
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Building Code Administrators and Inspectors Board
    • Committee meetings, probable cause panel (portions of which may be closed to the public), general board business.; October 23, 24, 25, 2013, 9:00 a.m.; Embassy Suites Orlando North, 225 Shorecrest Drive, Altamonte Springs, FL.
      • Hearing Meeting: Embassy Suites Orlando North, 225 Shorecrest Drive, Altamonte Springs, FL.
• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • North Florida Broadband Authority
    • General Board Meeting; August 28, 2013, 10:00 a.m.; Dogan Cobb Municipal Building 660 East Hathaway Bronson, Florida 32621
      • Hearing Meeting: Dogan Cobb Municipal Building 660 East Hathaway Bronson, Florida 32621
  • Kittelson & Associates, Inc
    • The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT), District 5 is presenting its next series of District wide Community Planning Workshops. This series of workshops is focusing on Corridor Planning and examines the District’s newly adopted Multimodal ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Orlando, Florida
• Department of Transportation
  • Departmental
    • The proposed improvements to SR 434 (Forest City Road) will be discussed. The Project corridor is approximately two (2) miles and is located in Orange County, Florida, (Financial Project Identification Number 239422-1-52-01). The improvements ...
      • Hearing Meeting: New Life Community Church, 8310 Forest City Road, Orlando, FL 32810
• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • The Valerin Group, Inc.
    • The Florida Department of Transportation will host a public information meeting/open house to provide details on the upcoming construction project on US 27, from Barry Road to US 192, in Clermont, Florida. Improvements being made as part of this ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Summer Bay Resorts/Crown Club Inn 105 Summer Bay Blvd. Clermont, Florida 34714
  • Disability Rights Florida
    • Disability Rights Florida, Florida's Protection & Advocacy Programs Quarterly/Joint Meeting of the Board of Directors & PAIMI Advisory Council.; Friday, September 27, 2013, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; DoubleTree By Hilton Hotel Orlando Airport 5555 ...
      • Hearing Meeting: DoubleTree By Hilton Hotel Orlando Airport 5555 Hazeltine National Drive Orlando, Florida 32812 tel. 407-856-0100

5. Notices of Petitions and Dispositions Regarding Declaratory Stat

• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Board of Professional Engineers
    • Jason Teal, Esq. on behalf of Mark Mathews, filed on July 29, 2013.; The petition seeks the Board’s interpretation of Chapters 468.602, 468.603, 471.045, and 481.222, Florida Statutes, regarding whether Petitioner, licensed under Chapter 481, ...

6. Notices Regarding Bids, Proposals and Purchasing

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

7. Miscellaneous

• Department of Management Services
  • Departmental
    • Department of Management Services, Departmental
• Department of Environmental Protection
  • Beaches and Coastal Systems
    • Department of Environmental Protection, Beaches and Coastal Systems
• Department of Health
  • Board of Nursing Home Administrators
    • Department of Health, Board of Nursing Home Administrators
    • Department of Health, Board of Nursing Home Administrators
    • Department of Health, Board of Nursing Home Administrators
    • Department of Health, Board of Nursing Home Administrators