Vol. 39, No. 151 (08/05/2013)

1. Notices of Development of Proposed Rules and Negotiated Rulemaking

• Department of Environmental Protection
  • Departmental
    • Department of Environmental Protection, Departmental
• 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.
    • The Board proposes the rule amendment to update the effective dates of the rules of the Auditor General.
    • The Board proposes the rule amendment to provide clarification for reactivation of a delinquent license due to failure to timely report continuing professional educational credits.
    • 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, ...
• Department of Juvenile Justice
  • Staff Training
    • The rule amendments are to clarify and update Progressive Action Response (PAR) training requirements, and to make the rule conform with Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) standards.
    • The rule amendments update and clarify staff training requirements in department operated and contracted delinquency programs and facilities.
• Department of Education
  • State Board of Education
    • The purpose of this rule development is to insert provisions due to statutory changes, propose changes to streamline regulatory implementation, and update language for clarity. Proposed changes to Rule 6A-4.0012, F.A.C., include: update of the ...
• Water Management Districts
  • Southwest Florida Water Management District
    • The Southwest Florida Water Management District (SWFWMD) has been developing rules as part of a statewide effort headed by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection and joined by all five water management districts to increase consistency ...

2. Proposed Rules

• Department of Health
  • Board of Psychology
    • Amendment will expand the definition of "Supervisor."
      • Due of Comment: 8/26/2013
    • Change the number of available continuing education credits for professional involvement
      • Due of Comment: 8/26/2013

3. Petitions and Dispositions Regarding Rule Variance or Waiver

• Department of Environmental Protection
  • Departmental
    • that on July 1, 2013, the Department issued an order granting a variance to the Town of Lake Placid (Petitioner) for its North wastewater treatment plant located at 131 John Smoak Road, Lake Placid, FL 33852, in Highlands County. The petition was ...
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Division of Hotels and Restaurants
    • Marina Bay Condominium. 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 ...
    • Hotel Jacaranda. Petitioner seeks an emergency variance of the requirements of ASME A17.3, Section 3.4.4 and 3.10.4(f), as adopted by 61C-5.001(1), Florida Administrative Code that requires upgrading the elevators car-top emergency exit and car–...
    • Urban Edge #1. Petitioner seeks a variance of the requirements of ASME A17.1b, Section 2.20.1, 2.18.5.1 as adopted by 61C-5.001(1)(a), Florida Administrative Code that requires steel ropes of a minimum diameter of 9.5 mm which poses a significant ...
    • Urban Edge #2. Petitioner seeks a variance of the requirements of ASME A17.1b, Section 2.20.1, 2.18.5.1 as adopted by 61C-5.001(1)(a), Florida Administrative Code that requires steel ropes of a minimum diameter of 9.5 mm which poses a significant ...
    • Urban Edge #3. Petitioner seeks a variance of the requirements of ASME A17.1b, Section 2.20.1, 2.18.5.1 as adopted by 61C-5.001(1)(a), Florida Administrative Code that requires steel ropes of a minimum diameter of 9.5 mm which poses a significant ...
  • Board of Accountancy
    • of the issuance of an Order regarding the Petition for Waiver or Variance, filed on May 14, 2013, by Zophia Sas. The Notice of Petition for Waiver or Variance was published in Vol. 39, No. 101, of the May 23, 2013, Florida Administrative Register. ...
    • of the issuance of an Order regarding the Petition for Waiver or Variance, filed on April 18, 2013, by Christopher R. Dingman. The Notice of Petition for Waiver or Variance was published in Vol. 39, No. 81, of the April 25, 2013, Florida ...

4. Notices of Meetings, Workshops and Public Hearings

• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • Council of Community College Presidents
    • Issues pertaining to the Florida College System; August 14, 2013 9:00 am; Seminole State College Heathrow Center 1055 Aaa Dr Heathrow, FL 32746
      • Hearing Meeting: Seminole State College Heathrow Center 1055 Aaa Dr Heathrow, FL 32746
• Florida Commission on Offender Review
  • Departmental
    • Objective Parole Guidelines; August 12, 2013, 10:30 a.m.; 4070 Esplanade Way, Tallahassee, FL 32399
      • Hearing Meeting: 4070 Esplanade Way, Tallahassee, FL 32399
• Executive Office of the Governor
  • Departmental
    • Regular scheduled meeting of the Governor and Cabinet to act on all executive branch matters provided by law and to act on any agendas submitted for their consideration. The Governor and Cabinet will proceed through each agenda, item by item. The ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Cabinet Meeting Room, Lower Level, The Capitol, Tallahassee, Florida
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Board of Cosmetology
    • General board business.; September 4, 2013, 3:00 p.m.; Conference Call: 1(888)670-3525, Participant Code: 8492079683#
      • Hearing Meeting: Conference Call: 1(888)670-3525, Participant Code: 8492079683#
• Regional Planning Councils
  • East Central Florida Regional Planning Council
    • Monthly meeting of the Executive Committee.; September 18, 2013, 9:00 a.m.; ECFRPC Office 309 Cranes Roost Blvd. Suite 2000 Altamonte Springs, FL 32701
      • Hearing Meeting: ECFRPC Office 309 Cranes Roost Blvd. Suite 2000 Altamonte Springs, FL 32701
• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • Sunshine State One Call of Florida
    • Sunshine State One Call of Florida, Inc., d/b/a Sunshine 811 Meeting Notice Sunshine 811 announces a Special Board of Directors meeting to which all interested persons are invited to participate. Special Board of Directors Teleconference ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Via Teleconference: To participate, call 1-888-670-3525 and enter Meeting ID 8567463178 then #.
• Regional Planning Councils
  • East Central Florida Regional Planning Council
    • Regular monthly meeting of the East Central Florida Regional Planning Council.; September 18, 2013, 10:00 a.m.; ECFRPC Office 309 Cranes Roost Blvd. Suite 2000 Altamonte Springs, FL 32701
      • Hearing Meeting: ECFRPC Office 309 Cranes Roost Blvd. Suite 2000 Altamonte Springs, FL 32701
• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • Northwest Florida Transportation Corridor Authority
    • to approve invoices submitted to the Financial Committee; August 15, 2013, 10:00 a.m.; Offices of Harrison Sale & McCloy 495 Grand Blvd., Suite 206, Miramar Beach, FL
      • Hearing Meeting: Offices of Harrison Sale & McCloy 495 Grand Blvd., Suite 206, Miramar Beach, FL
• 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 requests; budget discussions, escrow disbursement requests, recovery fund claims, education issues, disciplinary actions and real ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Zora Neale Hurston Building, North Tower, Suite N901, 400 West Robinson Street, Orlando, Florida 32801.
• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • Florida Workers' Compensation Joint Underwriting Association, Inc
    • Agenda topics may include an investment marketplace overview and reviews of the portfolio, Investment Policy & investing guidelines.; August 13, 2013 beginning at 10:00 a.m. (Eastern Time); To participate in the teleconference meeting, please ...
      • Hearing Meeting: To participate in the teleconference meeting, please contact Kathy Coyne at (941) 378-7408.
    • Agenda items may include the financial auditor engagement and the Audit Committee Charter procedures checklist.; August 15, 2013 beginning at 10:00 a.m.; To participate in the teleconference meeting, please contact Kathy Coyne at 941-378-7408.
      • Hearing Meeting: To participate in the teleconference meeting, please contact Kathy Coyne at 941-378-7408.
    • Agenda topics may include the 2014 reinsurance goals & market strategy, reinsurer ratings & commutation matters, and reinsurance contract wording.; August 16, 2013 beginning at 10:00 a.m. (Eastern Time); To participate in the teleconference meeting, ...
      • Hearing Meeting: To participate in the teleconference meeting, please contact Kathy Coyne at 941-378-7408.
    • The agenda topics may include agent and notary signature/execution responsibilities related to Applications for Coverage, agency producer termination, suspension or revocation; and a report on agency producer activities.; August 20, 2013 beginning ...
      • Hearing Meeting: To participate in the teleconference meeting, please contact Kathy Coyne at 941-378-7408.
• Department of Transportation
  • Departmental
    • FTC Workshops; August 14, 2013, 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. August 15, 2013, 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.; Burns Building 605 Suwannee Street Tallahassee, Florida 32399
      • Hearing Meeting: Burns Building 605 Suwannee Street Tallahassee, Florida 32399
• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • Northwood Shared Resource Center
    • Approval of minutes, Reports from Finance Committee, Operational Committee, Executive Director Selection Committee, LBRs for consideration and Executive Director Interviews.; Thursday, August 15, 2013, 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. ; Department of Business ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Department of Business and Professional Regulation, Professions Board Room, 1940 North Monroe Street, Tallahassee, FL 32399
  • Florida Workers' Compensation Joint Underwriting Association, Inc
    • Agenda topics may include the preliminary 2014 Business Plan & Forecast, market conduct exam, service provider audit results, internal IT audit results, budget considerations, disaster recovery matters, and report on operations.; August 20, 2013 ...
      • Hearing Meeting: To participate in the teleconference meeting, please contact Kathy Coyne at 941-378-7408.
    • Agenda topics may include the 2014 rate indication; actuarial services provider selection; NCCI affiliation; loss sensitive rating plan; Operations Manual; and review of rates, rating plans & policy forms and associated matters to include ...
      • Hearing Meeting: To participate in the teleconference meeting, please contact Kathy Coyne at 941-378-7408.
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Board of Accountancy
    • The Committee on Continuing Professional Education will meet to discuss items relating to CPE credtis.; Wednesday, August 14, 2013, 9:00 a.m.; Teleconference Conference Number 1 (888)670-3525 Conference Code 6144029271
      • Hearing Meeting: Teleconference Conference Number 1 (888)670-3525 Conference Code 6144029271
• Agency for State Technology
  • Departmental
    • Approval of minutes, Reports from Finance Committee, Operational Committee, Executive Director Selection Committee, LBRs for consideration and Executive Director Interviews.; Thursday, August 15, 2013, 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. ; Department of Business ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Department of Business and Professional Regulation, Professions Board Room, 1940 North Monroe Street, Tallahassee, FL 32399

5. Notices of Petitions and Dispositions Regarding Declaratory Stat

• Public Service Commission
  • Departmental
    • Duke Energy Florida, Inc.; Petition for Declaratory Statement with Respect to Use of Decommissioning Trust Fund Dollars for Spent Fuel and Other Non-Radiological Decommissioning Costs for its Crystal River 3 Nuclear Plant. Docket No. 130207-EI.
• Department of Corrections
  • Departmental
    • inmate Jose Guilarte, DC#099389.; Petitioner requests the agency’s interpretation of how the timeframes in Rules 33-103.011, 33-103.014, and 33-103.015, Florida Administrative Code, apply when an inmate transfers institutions.

6. Miscellaneous

• Department of Environmental Protection
  • Beaches and Coastal Systems
    • Department of Environmental Protection, Beaches and Coastal Systems
  • Departmental
    • Department of Environmental Protection, Departmental