Vol. 40, No. 167 (08/27/2014)

1. Notices of Development of Proposed Rules and Negotiated Rulemaking

• Department of Health
  • Board of Psychology
    • To lower the initial, biennial and review fees for application.
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Electrical Contractors' Licensing Board
    • For rule 9.001, the Board proposes the rule amendment to add additional required continuing education and to add an additional hour for a course on false alarm prevention. For rule 9.004, the Board proposes the rule amendment to add additional ...
• Department of Economic Opportunity
  • Division of Workforce Services
    • The purpose of the rule is to allow large agents to have access to the reemployment tax data of their clients without having to first produce a Power of Attorney (“POA”) to the Department of Revenue. Federal reemployment tax rules, as incorporated ...
• Department of Health
  • Board of Optometry
    • To provide additional information to licensees who register as Dispensing Practitioners regarding statutory and legal obligations associated with dispensing prescription medications for a fee.
    • To eliminate the fee for branch office licensure, which is no longer required.
    • To add Section 465.0276, F.S., to the statutory requirements which, if violated, can subject a practitioner to potential disciplinary action.

2. Proposed Rules

• State Board of Administration
  • Departmental
    • To adopt the most recent revised Investment Policy Statements approved by the Trustees effective July 1, 2014 for the Local Government Surplus Funds Trust Fund (Non-Qualified) and the Fund B Surplus Funds Trust Fund (Non-Qualified).
      • Due of Comment: 9/17/2014
• Department of Education
  • State Board of Education
    • The purpose of this rule revision is to amend the rule to conform to statutory changes from Chapters 2014-33 and 2014-184, Laws of Florida. In addition, an updated CAPE Industry Certification Funding List and Comprehensive Industry Certification ...
      • Due of Comment: 9/17/2014
    • The purpose and effect of this rule is to amend the CAPE Postsecondary Industry Certification Funding List. New occupational areas were added to the funding eligibility in the 2014 General Appropriations Act. In addition, test administration ...
      • Due of Comment: 9/17/2014
• Department of Health
  • Board of Respiratory Care
    • The Board proposes the rule amendment to add new language to clarify the requirements for licensure by endorsement.
      • Due of Comment: 9/17/2014
    • The Board proposes the rule amendment to reduce biennial renewal fee.
      • Due of Comment: 9/17/2014
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Florida Real Estate Appraisal Board
    • The Board proposes the rule amendment to delete unnecessary language and to add new language to modify the procedures for supervision and training of registered trainee appraisers.
      • Due of Comment: 9/17/2014
• Department of Education
  • State Board of Education
    • The purpose and effect of the proposed rule is: (1) To amend the publication, State Requirements for Educational Facilities 2012 (SREF), a document incorporated by reference in the rule. Changes in the publication include: (a) adding a provision to ...
      • Due of Comment: 9/17/2014
• Agency for Health Care Administration
  • Medicaid
    • The purpose of the amendment to Rule 59G-6.020 is to incorporate by reference the Title XIX Inpatient Hospital Reimbursement Plan (the Plan), Version XL, effective July 1, 2013.
      • Due of Comment: 9/17/2014
• Department of Education
  • State Board of Education
    • The rule implements the statewide articulation agreement of Section 1007.23, Florida Statutes, which facilitates the transfer of credit across Florida educational entities. The purpose of this rule amendment is to update provisions made necessary ...
      • Due of Comment: 9/17/2014
    • The purpose of this amendment is to align the rule with section 1008.25, Florida Statutes and to include necessary edits concerning the end-of-year outcome assessment and the adoption of Language Arts Florida Standards.
      • Due of Comment: 9/17/2014
    • The purpose of this new rule is to adopt procedures for approval of providers to offer Florida approved courses per section 1003.499, Florida Statutes. The approval process will utilize Form VSP-03, Course Provider Approval Application. Form VSP-03 ...
      • Due of Comment: 9/17/2014
    • The purpose and effect of this new rule is to implement the requirements in Section 1002.385, Florida Statutes.
      • Due of Comment: 9/17/2014
  • Office of Early Learning
    • The proposed rule will include the processes that must be conducted by early learning coalitions, school districts, and VPK providers in order to be able to deliver and report the results of pre- and post-assessments of students enrolled in the ...
      • Due of Comment: 9/17/2014
  • State Board of Education
    • The purpose of this amendment is to reflect legislative revisions related to accountability for approved nonprofit scholarship-funding through a more thorough application, review and approval process. The effect will be a rule that is consistent ...
      • Due of Comment: 9/17/2014
    • The purpose of this new rule is to provide the definition of gross immorality and acts of moral turpitude as related to the education profession. The effect of this new rule is to define gross immorality and acts of moral turpitude as related to ...
      • Due of Comment: 9/17/2014
• Water Management Districts
  • Southwest Florida Water Management District
    • The purpose of this rulemaking is to adopt new Chapter 40D-7, Florida Administrative Code, to establish the policy and procedure for suspending a contractor from working with the District when the contractor has materially breached its contract with ...
      • Due of Comment: 9/17/2014
• Department of Education
  • State Board of Education
    • 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: 9/17/2014
    • The purpose of this amendment is to revise the timeline relating to the negotiation of a charter school contract and to implement and incorporate the standard charter school contract, as required by law.
      • Due of Comment: 9/17/2014
• Department of Health
  • Board of Optometry
    • To clarify requirements of the existing rule regarding minimum passing scores.
      • Due of Comment: 9/17/2014
• Agency for Health Care Administration
  • Medicaid
    • The purpose of the amendment to Rule 59G-6.010 is to incorporate by reference the Title XIX Long-Term Care Reimbursement Plan (the Plan), Version XLI, effective July 1, 2013.
      • Due of Comment: 9/17/2014
• Department of Health
  • Board of Optometry
    • The Board proposes the rule amendments to remove examiner and security procedures which were required for the Florida-specific licensure examination.
      • Due of Comment: 9/17/2014

3. Notices of Changes, Corrections and Withdrawals

• Department of Environmental Protection
  • Departmental
    • Intent, Definitions, Mitigation Bank Permit and Mitigation Bank Conceptual Approval Applications, Establishment of Mitigation Credits, Land Use Restrictions on Mitigation Banks, Financial Responsibility, Mitigation Bank Permit and Mitigation Bank ...
• Department of Health
  • Board of Occupational Therapy
    • Fees; Application
    • Fees; Application

4. Petitions and Dispositions Regarding Rule Variance or Waiver

• Department of Financial Services
  • Division of Insurance Agent and Agency Services
    • The Department of Financial Services issued a Final Order Denying Petition of the “Petition for Variance From or Waiver of Florida Administrative Rule 69B-211.041(3),(5), and 69B-211.042(4), (5), (6), (12)(b),” that was filed by Brandon J. Bogert on ...
• Department of Health
  • Board of Medicine
    • that on August 20, 2014, an Order was filed on the Petitions for Waiver or Variance. The Petition for Waiver or Variance was filed by Negar Asdaghi, M.D., on May 15, 2014, seeking a waiver or variance from Rule 64B8-1.007 and Rule 64B8-4.009, F.A....
• Department of Children and Families
  • Family Safety and Preservation Program
    • waiver of rule 65C-13.024(6), Florida Administrative Code, from The Children's Home, Inc. and John and Kimberly Crawley. Rule 65C-13.024(6), F.A.C, limits exemptions from pre-service training to applicants who have completed equivalent training ...
• Department of Law Enforcement
  • Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission
    • a one-year waiver of paragraph 11B-35.0010(1), F.A.C. from Colonel David H. Brierton of the Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) on behalf of the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles. The Petitioner wishes to temporarily waive for one-...
• Florida Housing Finance Corporation
  • Departmental
    • waiver from Salt Creek Apartments, Ltd., requesting a waiver from Rule 67-48.010 for the forgiveness of all outstanding SAIL interest pursuant to r. 67-48.010 F.A.C. multiplied by .05 multiplied by the number of years, not to exceed 15, that the ...
• Department of Health
  • Board of Physical Therapy Practice
    • variance or waiver of Rule 64B17-3.003, F.A.C., filed by Dina Heijselaar-Kilian, requesting a variance or waiver of the requirement that applicants for licensure by endorsement meet certain educational requirements, including that the applicant has ...

5. Notices of Meetings, Workshops and Public Hearings

• Department of Education
  • Education Practices Commission
    • The Hearing Panels of the Education Practices Commission will consider final agency action in matters dealing with the disciplining of certified educators. The Leadership Training is being conducted to train Commission members. The Business ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Hilton Miami Downtown 1601 Biscayne Boulevard Miami, Florida 33132 (305) 374-0000
• Department of Legal Affairs
  • Departmental
    • Executive Committee DATE AND TIME: September 4, 2014 at 10:00 a.m. PLACE: Please call (850) 414-3300 for instructions on participation. GENERAL SUBJECT MATTER TO BE CONSIDERED: Women's Hall of Fame Committee DATE AND TIME: September 4, 2014 ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Please call (850) 414-3300 for instructions on participation.
• Water Management Districts
  • St. Johns River Water Management District
    • Discussion, review and evaluation of various issues and topics having specific reference to the Harris Chain of Lakes in Lake County.; Friday, September 5, 2014, 9:00 a.m.; Lake County Administration Building, second floor, County Commission meeting ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Lake County Administration Building, second floor, County Commission meeting room, 315 West Main Street, Tavares, FL 32778
• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • COMVIA CORPORATION
    • The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) is hosting an open house for the upcoming State Road (SR) 17/Scenic Highway construction project in Lake Wales extending 3.5 miles from south of Ray Martin Road to south of Mountain Lake Cut off Road. ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Lake Wales Public Library 290 Cypress Garden Lane Lake Wales, Florida
• Public Service Commission
  • Departmental
    • Rerouting Initiative; 09/04/14 immediately following already scheduled conference; Betty Easley
      • Hearing Meeting: Betty Easley
• Department of Economic Opportunity
  • Division of Workforce Services
    • Deliberation for cases pending before the Reemployment Assistance Appeals Commission that are ready for final review and the Chairman's report. No public testimony will be taken.; September 3, 2014, 9:00 a.m.; Reemployment Assistance Appeals ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Reemployment Assistance Appeals Commission, 101 Rhyne Building, 2740 Centerview Drive, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-4151.
• Florida Housing Finance Corporation
  • Departmental
    • The first Review Committee Meeting will be to discuss the Applications and answer any questions the Review Committee may have regarding the Applications submitted in response to Florida Housing Finance Corporation’s Request for Applications No. 2014-...
      • Hearing Meeting: Rick Seltzer Conference Room, Suite 6000, Florida Housing Finance Corporation, 227 North Bronough Street, Tallahassee, Florida.
• Space Florida
  • Departmental
    • The Space Florida Evaluation Committee members will be meeting for Vendor Presentations/Interviews for (Stage 3) of "Project Expanse" Architecture & Engineering Services for the Technology Park at Pensacola, Florida. RFQ-SF-20-0-2015/CS; Thursday, ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Hyatt Regency Orlando International Airport, 9300 Jeff Fuqua Boulevard, Orlando, Florida 32827
• Regional Planning Councils
  • South Florida Regional Planning Council
    • To discuss the LEPC's ongoing regional hazardous materials training and planning activities for FY1415.; Wednesday, November 19, 2014 at 10:00 a.m.; South Florida Regional Planning Council, 3440 Hollywood Blvd., Suite 140, Hollywood, FL,33021
      • Hearing Meeting: South Florida Regional Planning Council, 3440 Hollywood Blvd., Suite 140, Hollywood, FL,33021
    • To discuss and review the Revolving Loan Fund loan applications.; Monday, September 22, 2014 at 3:00 PM; South Florida Regional Planning Council 3440 Hollywood Boulevard, Suite 140 Hollywood, FL 33021 954-985-4416
      • Hearing Meeting: South Florida Regional Planning Council 3440 Hollywood Boulevard, Suite 140 Hollywood, FL 33021 954-985-4416
• Water Management Districts
  • Northwest Florida Water Management District
    • District business. An amendment to the Fiscal Year 2013-2014 Budget will be considered. Amendment No. 8 requests the realignment of budget across funds, activities, categories, and projects with no increase or decrease to the total District budget. ...
      • Hearing Meeting: District Headquarters, 81 Water Management Drive, Havana, FL 32333
• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • Monroe County Local Coordinating Board for Transportation Disadvantaged
    • The quarterly meeting of the Monroe County Local Coordinating Board for the Transportation Disadvantaged.; Friday, September 5, 2014 at 11:00a.m.; Marathon Government Center, 2798 Overseas Highway, Marathon, FL 33050
      • Hearing Meeting: Marathon Government Center, 2798 Overseas Highway, Marathon, FL 33050
  • Citizens Property Insurance Corporation
    • Topics include but are not limited to Consumer Services Committee Report.; September 10, 2014, 11:00 am - 12:00 pm EST; 1-866-361-7525, conf id: 6487811620#
      • Hearing Meeting: 1-866-361-7525, conf id: 6487811620#
• Department of State
  • Division of Library and Information Services
    • The purpose of the focus group session is to: • Learn about current digital collection activities in the state. • Review the draft Program Mission Statement. • Identify activities to implement the Program. • Identify potential opportunities and ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Various

6. Notices of Petitions and Dispositions Regarding Declaratory Stat

• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Division of Florida Condominiums, Timeshares and Mobile Homes
    • Jason Kalagher, In Re: Sorrento Villas, Section 5, Association, Inc., Docket No. 2014034366, filed on August 18, 2014.; Whether the owners of declared but unbuilt units are liable for full monthly association assessments under section 718.115, ...
  • Drugs, Devices and Cosmetics
    • Michael J. Glazer, General Counsel on behalf of H.D. Smith Wholesale, filed on July 9, 2014.; H.D. Smith is requesting that the Department of Business and Professional Regulation issue a declaratory statement as to the following. 1. HDS is a ...

7. Notices Regarding Bids, Proposals and Purchasing

• Florida Housing Finance Corporation
  • Departmental
    • Florida Housing Finance Corporation, Departmental
• Executive Office of the Governor
  • Departmental
    • Executive Office of the Governor, Departmental

8. Miscellaneous

• Department of Financial Services
  • FSC - Financial Institution Regulation
    • Department of Financial Services, FSC - Financial Institution Regulation
• Department of Management Services
  • Departmental
    • Department of Management Services, Departmental
• Department of Economic Opportunity
  • Division of Community Development
    • Department of Economic Opportunity, Division of Community Development