Vol. 40, No. 165 (08/25/2014)

1. Notices of Development of Proposed Rules and Negotiated Rulemaking

• Water Management Districts
  • Suwannee River Water Management District
    • The Suwannee River Water Management District (District) gives notice that it is initiating rulemaking to amend its rules to describe the point of entry into proceedings for District permitting decisions, provide clarification of permit application ...
    • The Suwannee River Water Management District (District) gives notice that it is initiating rulemaking to develop a rule to describe procedures for registering in order to lobby the District.
• Department of Transportation
  • Departmental
    • Rule Chapter 14-10 is being amended to conform to recent legislative changes to Chapter 479, Florida Statutes, on outdoor advertising signs. Changes are proposed to restructure and clarify rule provisions. Forms for outdoor advertising permits ...

2. Proposed Rules

• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Departmental
    • The purpose and effect of the proposed rule is to amend the licensure requirements for home inspection course instructors.
      • Due of Comment: 9/15/2014

3. Notices of Changes, Corrections and Withdrawals

• Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
  • Florida Forest Service
    • Approved Florida Forestry Wildlife Best Management Practices, Presumption of Compliance, Notice of Intent to Implement, Record Keeping

4. Petitions and Dispositions Regarding Rule Variance or Waiver

• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Division of Hotels and Restaurants
    • LaQuinta Inn. Petitioner seeks an emergency variance of the requirements of an unspecified Section of A17.1, as adopted by 61C-5.001(1), Florida Administrative Code that requires upgrading the elevators operations which poses a significant economic/...
    • Tampa International Airport. Petitioner seeks a variance of the requirements of ASME A17.1, Section 6.1.4, as adopted by 61C-5.001(1), Florida Administrative Code requests to upgrade the elevators rated speed which poses a significant economic/...
    • On August 21, 2014 the Division issued an order. The Final Order was in response to a Petition for an emergency Variance from Hertz Corporation Headquarters, filed August 6, 2014, and advertised on August 8, 2014 in Vol. 40, No. 154, of the Florida ...
• Department of Health
  • Board of Medicine
    • that on August 20, 2014, an Order was filed on the Petition for Waiver or Variance. The Petition for Waiver or Variance was filed by Mohammad Ayoub, M.D., on June 10, 2014, seeking a waiver or variance from Rule 64B8-4.009, F.A.C., with regard to ...
    • that on August 20, 2014, an Order was filed on the Petition for Waiver or Variance. The Petition for Waiver or Variance was filed by Michael Rachman, M.D., on June 3, 2014, seeking a waiver or variance from Rule 64B8-4.009, F.A.C., with regard to ...
    • that on August 20, 2014, an Order was filed on the Petition for Waiver or Variance. The Petition for Waiver or Variance was filed on behalf of Mercedes Florez-White, M.D., on June 17, 2014, seeking a waiver or variance from Rule 64B8-4.009, F.A.C.,...
    • that on August 20, 2014, an Order was filed on the Petition for Waiver or Variance. The Petition for Waiver or Variance was filed by Youssef Shafik Ragheb, M.D., on June 19, 2014, seeking a waiver or variance from Rule 64B8-4.009, F.A.C., with ...
    • that on August 20, 2014, an Order was filed on the Petition for Waiver or Variance. The Petition for Waiver or Variance was filed by Syed Gibran Khurshid, M.D., on May 20, 2014, seeking a waiver or variance from Rule 64B8-4.009, F.A.C., with ...
    • that on August 20, 2014, an Order was filed on the Petition for Waiver or Variance. The Petition for Waiver or Variance was filed by Murugesapillai Ganesan, M.D., on June 4, 2014, seeking a waiver or variance from Rule 64B8-4.009, F.A.C., with ...
  • Board of Nursing Home Administrators
    • waiver of Rule 64B10-11.002(a)(1), F.A.C., filed by Jerry Remedor, requesting a waiver of the requirement that Petitioner complete a 650-hour internship as a requirement for Florida licensure. The Board will consider this petition at its meeting ...
    • variance from Rule 64B10-11.002(2)(a)(1), F.A.C., filed by JoAnn Nolin – on behalf of University of North Florida, Aging Services Management Programs – requesting a variance from the requirement for a 650-hour internship, instead allowing UNF ...
    • variance of Rule 64B10-11.007, F.A.C., filed by Shane Potter, requesting a variance of the requirement that Petitioner complete the 60 semester hours of courses in specified subject areas. The Board will consider this petition at its meeting ...
• Department of Economic Opportunity
  • Division of Community Development
    • a Revised Waiver of Rule 73C-23.0041(1)(c), F.A.C. from the City of Fanning Springs, Florida. The City of Fanning Springs seeks a waiver from the LMI Population Subgrant Ceiling which determines the maximum amount of funds local governments can ...
    • Waiver of Rule 73C-23.0041(1)(c), F.A.C. from the City of Hawthorne, Florida. The City of Hawthorne seeks a waiver from the LMI Population Subgrant Ceiling which determines the maximum amount of funds local governments can apply for in the Florida ...

5. Notices of Meetings, Workshops and Public Hearings

• Regional Planning Councils
  • Central Florida Regional Planning Council
    • Regular meeting of the Central Florida Regional Planning Council and/or its Executive Committee.; September 10, 2014, 9:30 a.m.; Bartow Public Library 2nd Floor Conference Room 2150 South Broadway Avenue Bartow, FL 33830
      • Hearing Meeting: Bartow Public Library 2nd Floor Conference Room 2150 South Broadway Avenue Bartow, FL 33830
• Department of Children and Families
  • Departmental
    • Ongoing Pinellas Community Alliance business.; Monday, September 8, 2014 at 3:00 PM; Mary Grizzle State Office Building 11351 Ulmerton Road, Suite 418D Largo, FL 33778
      • Hearing Meeting: Mary Grizzle State Office Building 11351 Ulmerton Road, Suite 418D Largo, FL 33778
• Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
  • Division of Administration
    • This is a meeting of the Building Committee.; Thursday, September 11, 2014; 11:30 a.m.; Florida Horse Park; 11008 S. Highway 475; Ocala, Florida 34480
      • Hearing Meeting: Florida Horse Park; 11008 S. Highway 475; Ocala, Florida 34480
• Department of Transportation
  • Departmental
    • Review of technical issues and to determine the Department’s intent to award or reject bids.; September 9, 2014, 2:00 p.m.; September 10, 2014, 1:00 p.m.; October 7, 2014, 2:00 p.m.; October 8, 2014, 1:00 p.m.; November 10, 2014, 2:00 p.m.; November ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Florida Department of Transportation, 605 Suwannee St., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0450
    • Review of technical issues and to determine the Department’s intent to award or reject bids.; September 2, 2014, 2:00 p.m.; September 5, 2014, 10:00 a.m.; September 30, 2014, 2:00 p.m.; October 2, 2014, 10:00 a.m.; October 28, 2014, 2:00 p.m.; ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Florida Department of Transportation, 801 N. Broadway Avenue, Bartow, FL 33831
    • Review of technical issues and to determine the Department’s intent to award or reject bids.; September 25, 2014, 11:00 a.m.; September 29, 2014, 8:30 a.m.; October 30, 2014, 11:00 a.m.; November 3, 2014, 8:30 a.m.; November 20, 2014, 11:00 a.m.; ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Florida Department of Transportation, 1109 S. Marion Avenue, Lake City, Florida 32025-5874
    • Review of technical issues and to determine the Department’s intent to award or reject bids.; September 24, 2014, 1:30 p.m.; September 25, 2014, 2:00 p.m.; October 22, 2014, 1:30 p.m.; October 23, 2014, 2:00 p.m.; December 3, 2014, 1:30 p.m.; ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Florida Department of Transportation, 1074 Hwy 90 Chipley, Florida 32428.
    • Review of technical issues and to determine the Department’s intent to award or reject bids.; September 16, 2014, 9:00 a.m.; September 18, 2014, 2:00 p.m.; October 14, 2014, 9:00 a.m.; October 16, 2014, 2:00 p.m.; November 18, 2014, 9:00 a.m.; ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Florida Department of Transportation, 3400 W. Commercial Blvd., Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33309
    • Review of technical issues and to determine the Department’s intent to award or reject bids.; September 4, 2014, 2:30 p.m.; September 8, 2014, 9:30 a.m.; October 2, 2014, 2:30 p.m.; October 6, 2014, 9:30 a.m.; November 6, 2014, 2:30 p.m.; November ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Florida Department of Transportation, 1000 NW 111th Avenue, Miami, FL 33172
    • Review of technical issues and to determine the Department’s intent to award or reject bids.; September 17, 2014, 10:00 a.m.; September 26, 2014, 8:00 a.m.; October 15, 2014, 10:00 a.m.; October 31, 2014, 8:00 a.m.; November 19, 2014, 8:00a.m.; ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Florida Department of Transportation, 11201 North McKinley Drive, Tampa, Florida 33612
    • Review of technical issues and to determine the Department’s intent to award or reject bids.; September 22, 2014, 11:00 a.m.; October 27, 2014, 11:00 a.m.; December 1, 2014, 11:00 a.m.; December 22, 2014, 11:00 a.m. (Changes to meeting Date and ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Florida Department of Transportation, MP 263, Bldg. 5315, Florida’s Turnpike, Ocoee, FL 34761.
• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • Citizens Property Insurance Corporation
    • Business before the Claims Committee; Monday, September 08, 2014, 1:00 p.m.; Conference call: 1(866)361-7525, conference ID: 5219676193#
      • Hearing Meeting: Conference call: 1(866)361-7525, conference ID: 5219676193#
• Department of Law Enforcement
  • Departmental
    • The Violent Crime and Drug Control Council will hold a telephone conference call to discuss issues relating to violent crime and multi-agency or statewide drug control or illicit money laundering investigative or task force efforts. At 2:00 p.m. EST,...
      • Hearing Meeting: Florida Department of Law Enforcement Headquarters; 2331 Phillips Road; Tallahassee, FL 32308
• Department of Environmental Protection
  • Departmental
    • Department of Environmental Protection; dd; dd
      • Hearing Meeting: dd
• Department of Legal Affairs
  • Division of Victim Services and Criminal Justice Programs
    • The Council's executive and focus Group committee will center their attention on discussing and making preparations for the "Day of Dialogue" with educational topics.; EXECUTIVE & FOCUS GROUP COMMITTEE TELECONFERENCE September 9, 2014; 10:00 AM – ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Toll Free Dial in Number: 888-670-3525 Conference Code: 1937102943
• Department of Health
  • Office of Statewide Research
    • To conduct review of new research studies involving human participants, modifications to existing studies, and continuing review of ongoing research to make sure research studies comply with regulations and the Department’s ethical standards.; ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Capital Circle Office Complex, Building 2585, Conference Room 320P, Tallahassee, Florida
    • To conduct review of new research studies involving human participants, modifications to existing studies, and continuing review of ongoing research to make sure research studies comply with regulations and the Department’s ethical standards.; ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Capital Circle Office Complex, Building 4042, Conference Room 301, Tallahassee, Florida
    • To conduct review of new research studies involving human participants, modifications to existing studies, and continuing review of ongoing research to make sure research studies comply with regulations and the Department’s ethical standards.; ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Capital Circle Office Complex, Building 4042, Conference Room 301, Tallahassee, Florida
    • To conduct review of new research studies involving human participants, modifications to existing studies, and continuing review of ongoing research to make sure research studies comply with regulations and the Department’s ethical standards.; ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Capital Circle Office Complex, Building 2585, Conference Room 320P, Tallahassee, Florida
    • To conduct review of new research studies involving human participants, modifications to existing studies, and continuing review of ongoing research to make sure research studies comply with regulations and the Department’s ethical standards.; ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Capital Circle Office Complex, Building 2585, Conference Room 345Q, Tallahassee, Florida
    • To conduct review of new research studies involving human participants, modifications to existing studies, and continuing review of ongoing research to make sure research studies comply with regulations and the Department’s ethical standards.; ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Capital Circle Office Complex, Building 2585, Conference Room 320P, Tallahassee, Florida
    • To conduct review of new research studies involving human participants, modifications to existing studies, and continuing review of ongoing research to make sure research studies comply with regulations and the Department’s ethical standards.; ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Capital Circle Office Complex, Building 2585, Conference Room 340N, Tallahassee, Florida
  • Board of Optometry
    • General board business.; Thursday, September 11, 2014, commencing at 12:30 p.m., at meet me number (888) 670-3525, participate code 9238150597.; Department of Health, 4042 Bald Cypress Way, Tallahassee, Florida 32399.
      • Hearing Meeting: Department of Health, 4042 Bald Cypress Way, Tallahassee, Florida 32399.
• Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
  • Division of Administration
    • This is a meeting of the Executive Committee to discuss general board business.; Tuesday, September 2, 2014, 10:30 a.m.; Conference Call-In-Number: 1 (888) 670-3525; Participant Code: 3511716520
      • Hearing Meeting: Conference Call-In-Number: 1 (888) 670-3525; Participant Code: 3511716520
• Department of Transportation
  • Departmental
    • Review of technical issues and to determine the Department’s intent to award or reject bids.; September 18, 2014, 3:00 p.m.; October 16, 2014, 3:00 p.m.; November 13, 2014, 3:00 p.m.; December 11, 2014, 3:00 p.m. (Date/Time changes will be posted at:...
      • Hearing Meeting: Florida Department of Transportation, 719 S. Woodland Blvd., DeLand, Florida 32720

6. Notices of Petitions and Dispositions Regarding Declaratory Stat

• Department of Financial Services
  • Departmental
    • Concept Special Risks, Inc. on August 7, 2014.; The Petition seeks the agency’s opinion as to whether section 626.112(8), Florida Statutes, or any other provision of Chapter 626, Florida Statutes (or rules promulgated thereunder) prohibit its ...

7. Notices Regarding Bids, Proposals and Purchasing

• Department of Education
  • University of West Florida
    • Department of Education, University of West Florida
  • Florida School for the Deaf and the Blind
    • Department of Education, Florida School for the Deaf and the Blind
    • Department of Education, Florida School for the Deaf and the Blind
• Expressway Authorities
  • Miami-Dade Expressway Authority "MDX"
    • Expressway Authorities, Miami-Dade Expressway Authority "MDX"

8. Miscellaneous

• Agency for Health Care Administration
  • Certificate of Need
    • Agency for Health Care Administration, Certificate of Need