Vol. 39, No. 152 (08/06/2013)

1. Notices of Development of Proposed Rules and Negotiated Rulemaking

• Department of Education
  • State Board of Education
    • The purpose of this rule development is to update provisions in the rule due to statutory changes, rule changes, and for clarity. Proposed changes include: update of specifications for the uniform core curricula and that each candidate is assessed ...
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Division of Hotels and Restaurants
    • To require applications for continuing education course approval to be submitted at least 30 days before the course is scheduled to be conducted.

2. Proposed Rules

• Department of Health
  • Board of Occupational Therapy
    • This rule amendment clarifies continuing education requirements for license renewal of an active license.
      • Due of Comment: 8/27/2013
    • This amendment clarifies the requirements for continuing education program approval.
      • Due of Comment: 8/27/2013

3. Petitions and Dispositions Regarding Rule Variance or Waiver

• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Division of Hotels and Restaurants
    • On August 5, 2013 the Division issued an order. The Final Order was in response to a Petition for a Variance from Sierra Grande Bldg 6, filed July 15, 2013, and advertised on July 18, 2013 in Vol. 39, No. 139, of the Florida Administrative Register....
    • On August 5, 2013 the Division issued an order. The Final Order was in response to a Petition for a Variance from Sierra Grande Bldg. 5, filed July 15, 2013, and advertised on July 18, 2013 in Vol. 39, No. 139, of the Florida Administrative ...
    • On August 5, 2013 the Division issued an order. The Final Order was in response to a Petition for a Variance from Sierra Grande Bldg 4, filed July 15, 2013, and advertised on July 18, 2013 in Vol. 39, No. 139, of the Florida Administrative Register....
    • On August 5, 2013 the Division issued an order. The Final Order was in response to a Petition for a Variance from Sierra Grande Bldg 3, filed July 15, 2013, and advertised on July 18, 2013 in Vol. 39, No. 139, of the Florida Administrative Register....
    • On August 5, 2013 the Division issued an order. The Final Order was in response to a Petition for a Variance from Sierra Grande Bldg 2, filed July 15, 2013, and advertised on July 18, 2013 in Vol. 39, No. 139, of the Florida Administrative Register....

4. Notices of Meetings, Workshops and Public Hearings

• Department of Education
  • Division of Florida Colleges
    • Regular Monthly Meeting; Tuesday, August 13, 2013, 2 p.m.; Administrative Offices, Room 405
      • Hearing Meeting: Administrative Offices, Room 405
• Regional Utility Authorities
  • Peace River/Manasota Regional Water Supply Authority
    • Convene the Peace River Facility Hydrobiological Monitoring Program Scientific Review Panel for the purpose of reviewing the progress and findings of the Hydrobiological Monitoriong Program and discussing potential changes to the program.; August 23,...
      • Hearing Meeting: The Wyvern Hotel, 101 E Retta Esplanade, Punta Gorda, Florida.
• Department of Financial Services
  • Division of State Fire Marshal
    • Quarterly meeting of the Florida Fire Safety Board. Anyone wishing to attend may attend in person or by telephone conference call. Those attending by telephone conference call should dial (850) 413-1558, (Cisco VoIP Internal callers may reach the ...
      • Hearing Meeting: State Fire Marshal's Office, Atrium Bldg. Third Floor, 325 John Knox Road, Tallahassee, Florida 32303.
• Regional Planning Councils
  • North Central Florida Regional Planning Council
    • To conduct the regular business of the Audit Committee of the North Central Florida Regional Planning Council.; August 13, 2013 at 12:30 p.m.; North Central Florida Regional Planning Council, 2009 Northwest 67th Place, Gainesville, Florida.
      • Hearing Meeting: North Central Florida Regional Planning Council, 2009 Northwest 67th Place, Gainesville, Florida.
• Department of Environmental Protection
  • Departmental
    • The purpose of the meeting is to update the members of the WQPP Canal Restoration Advisory Subcommittee on the progress of ongoing projects and to discuss future actions. The meeting is open to the public.; August 22, 2013, 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 Noon; ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Marathon Government Center, Board Meeting Room, 2798 Overseas Highway, Marathon, FL 33050
• Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
  • Florida Forest Service
    • Meeting of the Wiildlife Best Management Practices Working Group; August 15, 2013 9:00 am ET; Suwannee Forestry Center, 137 SE Forestry Circle, Lake City, FL 32025
      • Hearing Meeting: Suwannee Forestry Center, 137 SE Forestry Circle, Lake City, FL 32025
  • Division of Plant Industry
    • 10:00AM – 10:05AM Welcome – David A. Westervelt, Assistant Chief, Bureau of Plant and Apiary Inspection, FDACS/DPI 10:05AM – 10:10AM Roll Call – Jerry Latner, Chairman, Honey Bee Technical Council 10:10AM – 10:...
      • Hearing Meeting: Division of Plant Industry Doyle Conner Building Auditorium 1911 Southwest 34th Street Gainesville, Florida 32608
• Department of Transportation
  • Departmental
    • Project Description: I-4 Ultimate Project. The purpose of the meeting is for the Project Selection Committee to meet and make decisions regarding the requests of I-4 Development Partners LLC and Ultimate Mobility Partners to change the composition ...
      • Hearing Meeting: District 5 Headquarters, 719 S Woodland Blvd., DeLand, FL 32720.
• Department of Health
  • Board of Respiratory Care
    • General Business Meeting.; Notice of Change - October 4, 2013 beginning at approximately 8:30 a.m. E.S.T. or soon thereafter.; Renaissance at Sea World, 6677 Sea Harbor Drive, Orlando, FL 32821
      • Hearing Meeting: Renaissance at Sea World, 6677 Sea Harbor Drive, Orlando, FL 32821
• Department of Children and Families
  • Agency for Persons with Disabilities
    • The purpose of the meeting is to discuss ideas for expanding Medicaid waivers to include individuals with dual diagnosis and a Community Supports waiver for individuals with few service needs. ; August 16, 2013, 10:00 a.m. -12:00 p.m.; Agency ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Agency for Persons with Disabilities 4030 Esplanade Way, Room 301 Tallahassee, FL 32399 Conference Phone Number: - (888) 670-3525, Participant Code-5106539718,then #
    • This meeting is intended to obtain public input regarding issues and challenges faced by Aging Caregivers of Floridians with Developmental Disabilities.; August 20, 2013, 10:00 a.m.- 12:00 p.m.; Agency for Persons with Disabilities 4030 Esplanade ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Agency for Persons with Disabilities 4030 Esplanade Way, Room 301 Tallahassee, FL 32399 Conference Phone Number: (888) 670-3525, Participant Code-5106539718,then #
• Water Management Districts
  • Northwest Florida Water Management District
    • The Northwest Florida Water Management District (NWFWMD) announces workshops regarding ongoing rule development to which all persons are invited. NWFWMD is developing changes to Chapter 40A-2, F.A.C., as noticed in Florida Administrative Weekly on ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Escambia County Board Chambers, Room 100, 221 Palafox Place, Pensacola, Florida 32502
• Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
  • Division of Marketing and Development
    • General Meeting to elect Advisory Council officers and review marketing efforts to increase consumer awareness and expand the market for Florida’s agricultural products. ; Thursday August 15, 2013, 11:00 am (EST); Florida Fruit & Vegetable ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Florida Fruit & Vegetable Association Main Offices, 800 Trafalgar Court, Suite 200, Maitland, FL 32794
• Department of Health
  • Board of Respiratory Care
    • Probable Cause Panel Meeting. A meeting or portion of a probable cause panel meeting is public only if a case or cases are public by reason of reconsideration.; February 18, 2014; April 15, 2014; June 17, 2014; August 19, 2014; October 14, 2014; ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Conference Call: 1 (888) 670-3525. After dialing the meet me number, when prompted, insert the participant code 6808029433 followed by the # sign in order to join the meeting.
  • Board of Physical Therapy Practice
    • Probable Cause Panel Meeting. A meeting or portion of a probable cause panel meeting is public only if a case or cases are public by reason of reconsideration.; : February 18, 2014; April 15, 2014; June 17, 2014; August 19, 2014; October 14, 2014; ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Conference Call: 1 (888) 670-3525. After dialing the meet me number, when prompted, insert the participant code 6808029433 followed by the # sign in order to join the meeting.
• Water Management Districts
  • Northwest Florida Water Management District
    • The Northwest Florida Water Management District (NWFWMD) announces workshops regarding ongoing rule development to which all persons are invited. NWFWMD is developing changes to Chapter 40A-2, F.A.C., as noticed in Florida Administrative Weekly on ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Northwest Florida Water management
• Department of Health
  • Board of Occupational Therapy
    • Probable Cause Panel. A meeting or portion of a probable cause panel meeting is public only if a case or cases are public by reason of reconsideration.; Notice of Change - Please note the October 7, 2013 Probable Cause Panel meeting has been ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Conference Call: 1 (888) 670-3525. After dialing the meet me number, when prompted, insert the 4389078941 followed by the # sign in order to join the meeting.
• Water Management Districts
  • Northwest Florida Water Management District
    • The Northwest Florida Water Management District (NWFWMD) announces workshops regarding ongoing rule development to which all persons are invited. NWFWMD is developing changes to Chapter 40A-2, F.A.C., as noticed in Florida Administrative Weekly on ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Escambia BBC
  • South Florida Water Management District
    • Governing Board to discuss and consider District business, including regulatory and non-regulatory matters.; August 15, 2013, 9:00 AM Governing Board Meeting; SFWMD Headquarters, B-1 Building, 3301 Gun Club Road, West Palm Beach, Florida 33406. ...
      • Hearing Meeting: SFWMD Headquarters, B-1 Building, 3301 Gun Club Road, West Palm Beach, Florida 33406. All or part of the meeting may be conducted as a teleconference in order to permit maximum participation by Governing Board members. The Governing Board may take official action at the meetings on any item appearing on the agenda and on any item that is added to the agenda as a result of a change to the agenda approved by the presiding officer of the meeting pursuant to Section 120.525, Florida Statutes.

5. Notice of Petitions and Dispositions Regarding the Validity of R

• Department of Children and Families
  • Agency for Persons with Disabilities
    • F. B. vs. Agency for Persons with Disabilities; Case No.: 13-2760RU; Petition
    • E. B. vs. Agency for Persons with Disabilities; Case No.: 13-2761RU; Petition
    • S. B. vs. Agency for Persons with Disabilities; Case No.: 13-2762RU; Petition
    • C. G. vs. Agency for Persons with Disabilities; Case No.: 13-2763RU; Petition
    • J. G. vs. Agency for Persons with Disabilities; Case No.: 13-2764RU; Petition
    • W. H. vs. Agency for Persons with Disabilities; Case No.: 13-2765RU; Petition

6. Notices Regarding Bids, Proposals and Purchasing

• Department of Education
  • University of North Florida
    • Department of Education, University of North Florida

7. Miscellaneous

• Department of Transportation
  • Departmental
    • Department of Transportation, Departmental