Vol. 39, No. 168 (08/28/2013)

1. Notices of Development of Proposed Rules and Negotiated Rulemaking

• Department of State
  • Division of Elections
    • The rule is being amended: 1) to conform the rule to s. 100.371, F.S., which as of 2011 no longer requires that the address provided on the petition be a “street” address. (See s. 23, Ch. 2011-40, Laws of Fla.), 2) to clarify what is required for ...
• Department of Health
  • Board of Massage Therapy
    • The board proposes the rule development to amend the requirements for continuing education and to update the form incorporated by reference.
• Department of State
  • Division of Elections
    • This rule pertains to the Polling Place Procedures Manual which is incorporated by reference (DS-DE 11). This manual is used by election officials and poll workers to implement elections laws and processes during early voting and on Election Day. ...
• Public Service Commission
  • Departmental
    • The rule amendments will implement changes to Section 366.93, F.S., enacted by the 2013 Legislature. Docket No. 130222-EI
• Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
  • Division of Agricultural Environmental Services
    • The purpose of this rulemaking is to modify Florida’s fertilizer labeling requirements and use directions for specialty lawn fertilizer. The effect is to harmonize Florida’s labeling requirements with national labeling standards and to conform and ...
• Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission
  • Freshwater Fish and Wildlife
    • This rulemaking is to permanently designate four Free Freshwater Fishing Days in rule. This rule will designate the first Saturday and Sunday in April and the second Saturday and Sunday in June annually as recreational free-freshwater fishing days. ...

2. Proposed Rules

• Department of State
  • Division of Historical Resources
    • The purpose for this rulemaking is to repeal Rule 1A.1.007, F.A.C.
      • Due of Comment: 9/18/2013
• Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
  • Division of Agricultural Environmental Services
    • The purpose of this rulemaking is to repeal Rule 5E-1.018 relating to fertilizer licensees being placed on probation based on the nutrient index percentage. Chapter 576.061, Florida Statutes provides sufficient provisions to penalize licensees for ...
      • Due of Comment: 9/18/2013
• Department of Financial Services
  • Division of Insurance Agent and Agency Services
    • Section 648.43, F.S., requires every insurer engaged in the writing of bail bonds through bail bond agents in the State of Florida to submit and have approved by the Department a sample power of attorney, which will be the only form of power of ...
      • Due of Comment: 9/18/2013
• Agency for Health Care Administration
  • Medicaid
    • The purpose of the amendment to Rule 59G-4.071 is to incorporate by reference the Florida Medicaid Durable Medical Equipment and Medical Supply Services Provider Fee Schedule for All Medicaid Recipients, __________, and the Florida Medicaid Durable ...
      • Due of Comment: 9/18/2013

3. Notices of Changes, Corrections and Withdrawals

• Water Management Districts
  • Suwannee River Water Management District
    • Definitions, Formal Determinations, Exemptions, Publications and Agreements Incorporated by Reference, Content and Processing of the Application, Amended 12-3-98, Conditions for Issuance of Permits, Additional Conditions for Issuance of Permits, ...
    • Definitions, Implementation, Permits Required, Permit Fees (Repealed), Recognition of Comparable Regulatory Programs, Exemptions, Publications and Agreements Incorporated by Reference, Duration of Permits, Modification of Permits, Revocation of ...
• Department of Health
  • Board of Nursing
    • Standards for In-Service Training for Certified Nursing Assistants.

4. Petitions and Dispositions Regarding Rule Variance or Waiver

• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Florida Real Estate Commission
    • of the issuance of an Order regarding the Petition for Variance or Waiver, filed on June 10, 2013, by Roslyn J. Chancey. The Notice of Petition for Waiver or Variance was published in Vol. 39, No. 125, of the June 27, 2013, Florida Administrative ...
• Department of Children and Families
  • Family Safety and Preservation Program
    • waiver of rule 65C-15.017(3), Florida Administrative Code, from John P. Arias. 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 of study from an accredited college ...
• Public Service Commission
  • Departmental
    • from PRH-2600 Hallandale Beach, LLC, a Florida Limited Liability Co., in Docket No. 130224-EU filed August 21, 2013, seeking a waiver to or variance from Rule 25-6.049(5) and (6), Florida Administrative Code. The rule addresses individual electric ...
• Department of Health
  • Board of Medicine
    • that on August 20, 2013, an Order was filed on the Petition for Waiver or Variance. The Petition for Waiver or Variance was filed by Santos Ruiz Cordero, M.D., on June 19, 2013, seeking a waiver from Rules 64B8-1.007 and 64B8-4.009, F.A.C., with ...
• Water Management Districts
  • Southwest Florida Water Management District
    • for a variance or waiver. Petitioner’s Name: North Sumter County Utility Dependent District and Sumter Water Conservation Authority, LLC Rule No.: 40D-22.201 Nature of the rule for which variance or waiver is sought: lawn and landscape irrigation ...
• Department of Health
  • Board of Medicine
    • that on August 20, 2013, an Order was filed on the Petition for Waiver. The Petition for Waiver was filed by Magaly Matanzo Cortes, M.D., on June 19, 2013, seeking a waiver from Rule 64B8-4.009, F.A.C., with regard to the requirement for ...
    • that on August 20, 2013, an Order was filed on the Petition for Waiver. The Petition for Waiver was filed by Enrique J. Ortiz-Guzman, M.D., on May 9, 2013, seeking a waiver from Rules 64B8-1.007 and 64B8-4.009, F.A.C., with regard to the ...
    • that on August 20, 2013, an Order was filed on the Petition for Waiver or Variance. The Petition for Waiver or Variance was filed by Alexander Grinberg, M.D., on June 26, 2013, seeking a waiver or variance from Rule 64B8-4.009, F.A.C., with regard ...
    • that on August 20, 2013, an Order was filed on the Petition for Waiver. The Petition for Waiver was filed by Osamah Elkhatib, M.D., on June 4, 2013, seeking a waiver from Rule 64B8-4.009, F.A.C., with regard to the requirement for submission of ...
  • Board of Osteopathic Medicine
    • withdrawn
  • Board of Medicine
    • waiver filed by Stewart D. Warren, M.D., from Rule 64B8-4.018, F.A.C., with regard to core clerkships. Comments on this petition should be filed with the Board of Medicine, 4052 Bald Cypress Way, Bin #C03, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-3053, within 14 ...
    • waiver filed by Evelina Weinstein, M.D., from Rule 64B8-4.009, F.A.C., with regard to the requirement for submission of documentation of medical education directly from Petitioner’s medical school. Comments on this petition should be filed with the ...
• Water Management Districts
  • Suwannee River Water Management District
    • variance from Mark Smith, 425 NW Riverbank Road, Mayo, FL 32066, pursuant to Section 120.542, F.S. Petitioner is seeking variances from subsection 40B-4.3020(1)(c), F.A.C., as to site plan showing all improvements, 40B-4.3020(1)(d), F.A.C., as to a ...

5. Notices of Meetings, Workshops and Public Hearings

• Department of Education
  • University of North Florida
    • Business Meeting.; September 12, 2013, 12:00 p.m.; Adam W. Herbert University Center
      • Hearing Meeting: Adam W. Herbert University Center
• Department of Economic Opportunity
  • Departmental
    • Regular recurring meeting to review project status and act on any decisions required of the Committee; Wednesday, September 18, 2013. 10:30 a.m. - 12:00 noon; Caldwell Building, Conference room B-49, 107 E. Madison Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32399 ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Caldwell Building, Conference room B-49, 107 E. Madison Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32399 or by conference call: 1 (888) 670-3525 Passcode 1188081993 then #
• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • Florida League of Cities
    • Florida Municipal Loan Council general meeting conducted through the use of communications media technology, as authorized by Section 163.01(18), Florida Statutes. Persons interested in attending may do so in person at One Ocean Resort, One Ocean ...
      • Hearing Meeting: One Ocean Resort, One Ocean Blvd., Atlantic Beach, FL
    • Florida Municipal Pension Trust Fund general meeting conducted through the use of communications media technology, as authorized by “Section 163.01(18), Florida Statutes”. Persons interested in attending may do so in person at One Ocean Resort, One ...
      • Hearing Meeting: One Ocean Resort, One Ocean Blvd., Atlantic Beach, FL
    • Florida Municipal Investment Trust general meeting conducted through the use of communications media technology, as authorized by Section 163.01(18), Florida Statutes. Persons interested in attending may do so in person at One Ocean Resort, One ...
      • Hearing Meeting: One Ocean Resort, One Ocean Blvd., Atlantic Beach, FL
  • Clay Soil and Water Conservation District
    • General Meeting; September 9, 2013 @ 9:00 am; Clay County Extension Office 2463 SR16 W, Green Cove Springs, Fl. 32043
      • Hearing Meeting: Clay County Extension Office 2463 SR16 W, Green Cove Springs, Fl. 32043
• Department of Health
  • Office of Statewide Research
    • This meeting has already been noticed. The meeting time has changed to 1:00-3:00 p.m. Biomedical Research Advisory Council meeting pertaining to the James and Esther King Biomedical Research Program and the Bankhead-Coley Cancer Research Program.; ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Conference Call (888) 670-3525 Conference Code 2922384719
• Regional Planning Councils
  • South Florida Regional Planning Council
    • To discuss and review the Revolving Loan Fund loan applications ; September 23, 2013; 3:00 P.M.; 3440 Hollywood Boulevard, Suite 140, Hollywood, Florida 33021
      • Hearing Meeting: 3440 Hollywood Boulevard, Suite 140, Hollywood, Florida 33021
• Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
  • Division of Administration
    • This meeting is to discuss general board business.; Friday, September 6, 2013, 11:00 a.m.; Flagler County Offices, 1769 East Moody Blvd., Bldg. 2, Bunnell, FL 32110
      • Hearing Meeting: Flagler County Offices, 1769 East Moody Blvd., Bldg. 2, Bunnell, FL 32110
    • This is a meeting to discuss strategic planning for the museum for the upcoming year.; Friday, September 6, 2013, 12:00 p.m.; at Flagler County Offices, 1769 East Moody Blvd., Bldg. 2, Bunnell, FL 32110
      • Hearing Meeting: at Flagler County Offices, 1769 East Moody Blvd., Bldg. 2, Bunnell, FL 32110
• Department of Health
  • Division of Disease Control
    • The Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome Ad Hoc Advisory Committee will meet to consider the need for systematic data collection and disease reporting of Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome (NAS).; September 9, 2013, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.; Florida Department of Health, ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Florida Department of Health, Bureau of Public Health Laboratories, 3602 Spectrum Blvd.,Tampa, FL 33612. Participants may also join by phone at 888-670-3325, pin 111 289 2532.
• Public Service Commission
  • Departmental
    • To consider those matters ready for decision. LEGAL AUTHORITY AND JURISDICTION: Chapters 120, 350, 364, 366, and 367, F.S. Persons who may be affected by Commission action on certain items on the conference agenda may be allowed to address the ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Betty Easley Conference Center, 4075 Esplanade Way, Room 148, Tallahassee, Florida
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Florida Real Estate Commission
    • The Probable Cause Panel will meet to conduct a private meeting to review cases to determine probable cause and to conduct a public meeting to review cases where probable cause was previously found. All or part of this meeting may be conducted as a ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Zora Neale Hurston Building, North Tower, Suite N901, 400 West Robinson Street, Orlando, Florida 32801.
    • Official business of Commission – among topics included, but not limited to: general business; declaratory statement/variance waiver requests; budget discussions, escrow disbursement requests, recovery fund claims, education issues, disciplinary ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Zora Neale Hurston Building, North Tower, Suite N901, 400 West Robinson Street, Orlando, Florida 32801.
• Department of Legal Affairs
  • Division of Victim Services and Criminal Justice Programs
    • The Council shall make a systematic study of the conditions affecting black men and boys, including, but not limited to, homicide rates, arrest and incarceration rate, poverty, violence, drug abuse, death rates, disparate annual income levels, ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Toll Free Dial in Number: 888-670-3525 Participant Code: 2473154911
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Florida Real Estate Appraisal Board
    • Official business of the Appraisal Board - topics include, but are not limited to, proposed legislation affecting Chapter 475, Part II, F.S., Chapter 61J1, F.A.C. rule amendments, budget discussions, education issues, petitions for declaratory ...
      • Hearing Meeting: 400 W. Robinson St., North Tower, Suite N901, Orlando, FL 32801
    • To conduct a private meeting to review cases to determine probable cause and to conduct a public meeting to review cases where probable cause was previously found. Portions of the probable cause proceedings are not open to the public. All or part of ...
      • Hearing Meeting: 400 West Robinson Street, North Tower, Suite N901, Orlando, Florida 32801.
• Department of Health
  • Board of Nursing
    • For cases previously heard by the panel.; September 16 2013 @ 10:00 am; Department of Health, Tallahassee at Meet Me Number (888) 670-3525 code 1135981458.
      • Hearing Meeting: Department of Health, Tallahassee at Meet Me Number (888) 670-3525 code 1135981458.

6. Notices Regarding Bids, Proposals and Purchasing

• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • Healthy Start Community Coalition of Okaloosa-Walton Counties, Inc.
    • Other Agencies and Organizations, Healthy Start Community Coalition of Okaloosa-Walton Counties, Inc.
• Department of Education
  • University of West Florida
    • Department of Education, University of West Florida
• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • Florida Developmental Disabilities Council
    • Other Agencies and Organizations, Florida Developmental Disabilities Council
• Department of Education
  • University of North Florida
    • Department of Education, University of North Florida

7. Miscellaneous

• Department of Financial Services
  • Division of Treasury
    • Department of Financial Services, Division of Treasury