Vol. 39, No. 165 (08/23/2013)

1. Proposed Rules

• Department of Corrections
  • Departmental
    • The purpose and effect of the proposed rule is to expand the time that inmates may be required to wear their class A uniforms in order to ensure that inmates are prepared to report to their work or program assignments on time.
      • Due of Comment: 9/13/2013

2. Petitions and Dispositions Regarding Rule Variance or Waiver

• Florida Housing Finance Corporation
  • Departmental
    • waiver from Village Square Family, LTD. of Rule 67-48.004(1)(a) Florida Administrative Code (2011), to request a waiver of the Instructions in order to allow for the use of 16 SEER electric heat strips (the “Alternative HVAC”) in lieu of a heat pump ...
• Department of Environmental Protection
  • Departmental
    • On August 20, 2013, the Department of Environmental Protection issued an order. The Petition for variance was recieved on June 5, 2013. Notice of receipt of this Petition was published in the Florida Administrative Register on June 22, 2013. The ...
• Department of Health
  • Division of Environmental Health
    • Columbia County Sheriff’s Office. The petitioner is seeking a waiver from subparagraph 64E-5.502(1)(a)6, F.A.C., which prohibits individuals from being exposed to radiation from an x-ray machine for training, demonstration or other purposes unless ...
• Department of Children and Families
  • Family Safety and Preservation Program
    • waiver of paragraph 65C-13.030(1)(c), Florida Administraive Code, from COPE Center and Nathaniel and Candace Cotton. This is a Corrected Notice published July 31, 2013, in Issue: 39/150. Rule 65C-13.030(1) (c), F.A.C., restrictes a therapeutic ...
    • waiver of rule 65C-15.017(3), Florida Administrative Code, from Youth and Family Alternatives, Inc. and Melissa Hamilton. Rule 65C-15.017(3), F.A.C., requires staff performing casework services shall have a bachelor’s degree in social work or ...
    • waiver of rule 65C-15.017(3), Florida Administrative Code, from The Centers, Inc,. and Aileen Carnecchia. Rule 65C-15.017(3), F.A.C., requires agnecy staff responsible for performing casework services shall have a bachelor's degree in social work ...
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Division of Hotels and Restaurants
    • On August 21, 2013 the Division issued an order. The Final Order was in response to a Petition for an emergency Variance from JL Marine Systems, Inc. (2), filed August 7, 2013, and advertised on August 13, 2013 in Vol. 39, No. 151, of the Florida ...
    • : On August 21, 2013 the Division issued an order. The Final Order was in response to a Petition for a temporary Variance from Tampa Bay Watch, filed July 26, 2013, and advertised on August 1, 2013 in Vol. 39, No. 149, of the Florida ...
    • On August 21, 2013 the Division issued an order. The Final Order was in response to a Petition for a Variance from Urban Edge #1, filed July 30, 2013, and advertised on August 5, 2013 in Vol. 39, No. 151, of the Florida Administrative Register. No ...
    • On August 21, 2013 the Division issued an order. The Final Order was in response to a Petition for a Variance from Urban Edge #2, filed July 30, 2013, and advertised on August 5, 2013 in Vol. 39, No. 151, of the Florida Administrative Register. No ...
    • On August 21, 2013 the Division issued an order. The Final Order was in response to a Petition for a Variance from Urban Edge #3, filed July 30, 2013 and advertised on August 5, 2013 in Vol. 39, No. 151, of the Florida Administrative Register. No ...
    • On August 21, 2013 the Division issued an order. The Final Order was in response to a Petition for an emergency temporary Variance from Oak Park Executive Center, filed August 6, 2013, and advertised on August 8, 2013 in Vol. 39, No. 155, of the ...
• Department of Children and Families
  • Family Safety and Preservation Program
    • waiver of rule 65C-15.017(3), Florida Administrative Code from Youth and Family Services, Inc. and Natasha Salazar. Rule 65C-15.017(3), F.A.C.,requires staff performing casework services shall have a bachelor’s degree in social work or related area ...
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Division of Hotels and Restaurants
    • Islander Condominium Association, Inc. Petitioner seeks an emergency variance of the requirements of ASME A17.3, Section 3.11.3, 4.7.8, 3.11.1, 3.10.4, 3.10.3, 3.9.1, 3.7.4, 3.4.6, 3.4.5, 3.3.2, 2.7.4, 2.2.3 and A17.1a 1972, Section 207.3, as ...
    • West Cypress (Tampa Housing). Petitioner seeks a variance of the requirements of ASME A17.3, Section 3.11.3, as adopted by 61C-5.001(1), Florida Administrative Code that requires upgrading the elevators with firefighters’ emergency operations which ...
    • Highland Properties of Gulfcoast. Petitioner seeks a variance of the requirements of ASME A17.3, Section 3.11.3, as adopted by 61C-5.001(1), Florida Administrative Code that requires upgrading the elevators with firefighters’ emergency operations ...
• Water Management Districts
  • South Florida Water Management District
    • waiver
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Division of Hotels and Restaurants
    • On August 09, 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 Ben's Hot Dog located in Orlando....

3. Notices of Meetings, Workshops and Public Hearings

• Water Management Districts
  • Southwest Florida Water Management District
    • Regular monthly meeting to obtain feedback from interested persons on current pending permit applications. The agenda is available at www.watermatters.org/calendar/calendar.php/; September 4, 2013 at 9:00 AM; 7601 HWY 301 N, Tampa, FL 33637
      • Hearing Meeting: 7601 HWY 301 N, Tampa, FL 33637
• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • Orange County Research and Development Authority
    • General Business Meeting; September 12, 2013, 8:00 a.m.; Central Florida Research Park 12424 Research Parkway, Suite 100 Orlando, FL 32826
      • Hearing Meeting: Central Florida Research Park 12424 Research Parkway, Suite 100 Orlando, FL 32826
  • Monroe County Local Coordinating Board for Transportation Disadvantaged
    • Quarterly meeting of the Monroe County Local Coordinating Board for the Transportation Disadvantaged.; Friday, September 6, 2013, 11:00 a.m.; Marathon Government Center, 2798 Overseas Highway, Marathon, FL 33050
      • Hearing Meeting: Marathon Government Center, 2798 Overseas Highway, Marathon, FL 33050
  • Carpe Diem Community Solutions, Inc.
    • A public information meeting concerning proposed improvements to S.R. 390 from County Road 2312 (Baldwin Road) to Jenks Avenue. This meeting will offer participants an opportunity to preview proposed improvements and provide comments. Maps, ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Emerald Coast Fellowship Church, 4102 W. SR 390, Panama City, FL
  • City of Pembroke Pines
    • The City of Pembroke Pines, Florida, gives notice of first reading of a proposed ordinance governing a telecommunications company placing or maintaining telecommunications facilities in its roads or rights-of-way. The proposed ordinance amends the ...
      • Hearing Meeting: City of Pembroke Pines Commission Chambers, 10100 Pines Boulevard, Pembroke Pines, FL 33026
• Water Management Districts
  • Southwest Florida Water Management District
    • Discussion of task force business for the Hernando County Task Force of the Citrus/Hernando Waterways Restoration Council.; Tuesday, September 3, 2013 at 3:30 p.m.; Southwest Florida Water Management District, Building 4, Conference Room 112 A & B, ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Southwest Florida Water Management District, Building 4, Conference Room 112 A & B, 2379 Broad Street, Brooksville, Florida 34604
• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • Florida Surplus Lines Service Office
    • General business matters to be presented to the Board.; January 15, 2014, 9:00 am; 1441 Maclay Commerce Drive, Suite 200, Tallahassee, FL 32312
      • Hearing Meeting: 1441 Maclay Commerce Drive, Suite 200, Tallahassee, FL 32312
• Department of Law Enforcement
  • Departmental
    • The quarterly Missing Endangered Persons Information Clearinghouse Advisory Board (MEPICAB) formal meeting.; September 9th, 2013, 12:00p.m. - 2:00 p.m.; Florida State Capitol Building, 22nd Floor, Tallahassee, Florida
      • Hearing Meeting: Florida State Capitol Building, 22nd Floor, Tallahassee, Florida
• Water Management Districts
  • Southwest Florida Water Management District
    • Discussion of task force business for the Citrus County Task Force of the Citrus/Hernando Waterways Restoration Council.; Monday, September 9, 2013 at 2:00 p.m.; Lecanto Government Building, 3600 West Sovereign Path, Room 166, Lecanto, Florida 34461
      • Hearing Meeting: Lecanto Government Building, 3600 West Sovereign Path, Room 166, Lecanto, Florida 34461
• Department of Education
  • Division of Florida Colleges
    • College President Search Committee; Thursday, August 29, 2013; ATC, T140 4 p.m.
      • Hearing Meeting: ATC, T140 4 p.m.
• Water Management Districts
  • South Florida Water Management District
    • A Public Meeting of the Water Resources Advisory Commission (WRAC) regarding water resources protection, water supply and flood protection issues. The public is advised that it is possible that one or more members of the Governing Board of the South ...
      • Hearing Meeting: South Florida Water Management District, B-1 Auditorium, 3301 Gun Club Road, West Palm Beach, FL 33406.
• Department of Children and Families
  • Agency for Persons with Disabilities
    • This meeting is intended to obtain public input on issues and challenges faced by aging caregivers of Floridians with developmental disabilities. ; September 6, 2013, 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.; Conference Phone Number: - (888) 670-3525, Participant ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Conference Phone Number: - (888) 670-3525, Participant Code-5106539718, then # Agency for Persons with Disabilities 4030 Esplanade Way, Suite 301 Tallahassee, FL 32399
    • The purpose of the meeting is to discuss ideas for expanding Medicaid waivers to include individuals with dual diagnosis and to discuss a community supports waiver for individuals with few service needs.; September 26, 2013, 10:00 a.m.- 12:00 p.m.; ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Conference Phone Number: - (888) 670-3525, Participant Code-5106539718, then # Agency for Persons with Disabilities 4030 Esplanade Way, Room 360L Tallahassee, FL 32399
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Board of Employee Leasing Companies
    • Probable Cause Panel meeting, portions which are closed to the public.; Wednesday, September 18, 2013 at 9:00 a.m.; The Ritz-Carlton Sarasota Hotel 1111 Ritz Carlton Drive Sarasota, Florida 34236 941-309-2000
      • Hearing Meeting: The Ritz-Carlton Sarasota Hotel 1111 Ritz Carlton Drive Sarasota, Florida 34236 941-309-2000

4. Notices Regarding Bids, Proposals and Purchasing

• Department of Education
  • School Districts
    • Department of Education, School Districts
• Department of Transportation
  • Departmental
    • Department of Transportation, Departmental
• Regional Planning Councils
  • West Florida Regional Planning Council
    • Regional Planning Councils, West Florida Regional Planning Council

5. Miscellaneous

• Department of Financial Services
  • Division of Treasury
    • Department of Financial Services, Division of Treasury
• Agency for Health Care Administration
  • Certificate of Need
    • Agency for Health Care Administration, Certificate of Need