Vol. 39, No. 155 (08/09/2013)

1. Notices of Development of Proposed Rules and Negotiated Rulemaking

• Commission on Ethics
  • Departmental
    • The purpose of these amendments to the rules in Chapter 34-5, FAC, is to incorporate the statutory changes made pursuant to the enactment of Chapter 2013-36, LOF. Primarily, the changes in the law now allow referrals from the Governor, the ...

2. Proposed Rules

• Department of Financial Services
  • Division of State Fire Marshal
    • Section 633.45(1), F.S., requires the Division to (i) establish minimum standards for the employment and training of firefighters; (ii) establish minimum curriculum requirements for schools operated for the specific purpose of training firefighter ...
      • Due of Comment: 8/30/2013
• Commission on Ethics
  • Departmental
    • The purpose of the amendment to Rule 34-7.010 is to add a new form to be used to certify a public officer's qualified blind trust—CE Form 40, and to amend the voting conflict forms—CE Form 8A and CE Form 8B—to reflect changes in the process for ...
      • Due of Comment: 8/30/2013

3. Petitions and Dispositions Regarding Rule Variance or Waiver

• Department of Environmental Protection
  • Departmental
    • that on August 6, 2013, the Department issued an order granting a variance to the City of Cape Coral (Petitioner). The petition was received on April 23, 2013, and the notice of receipt of this petition was published in the Florida Administrative ...
• Department of Health
  • Division of Emergency Preparedness and Community Support
    • fo an emergency variance from Alan J. Stephens, EMT, whose address of record is 132 Pine Tree Trail, Palatka, Florida 32177. The petitioner seeks a variance from Rule 64J-1.011 due to hardship. Specifically the petitioner seeks a variance from ...
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Division of Hotels and Restaurants
    • On August 7, 2013 the Division issued an order. The Final Order was in response to a Petition for an emergency Variance from Boca Regional Hospital, filed July 23, 2013, and advertised on July 26, 2013 in Vol. 39, No. 145, of the Florida ...
    • Windsor of Timuquana. Petitioner seeks a variance of the requirements of ASME A17.1b, Section 2.20.1, 2.18.5.1, 2.20.4, 2.20.5 and 2.20.9 as adopted by 61C-5.001(1)(a), Florida Administrative Code that requires steel ropes of a minimum diameter of 9....
    • Windsor of San Pablo. Petitioner seeks a variance of the requirements of ASME A17.1b, Section 2.20.1, 2.18.5.1, 2.20.4, 2.20.5 and 2.20.9 as adopted by 61C-5.001(1)(a), Florida Administrative Code that requires steel ropes of a minimum diameter of 9....
    • Oak Park Executive Center. Petitioner seeks an emergency variance of the requirements of ASME A17.3, Section 3.11.3, 3.10.4(t), 3.3.2, and 3.9.1(4.6), and an unspecified section of A17.3 as adopted by 61C-5.001(1), Florida Administrative Code that ...
• Department of Health
  • Board of Osteopathic Medicine
    • waiver filed by Saadi A. Siddiqi, D.O., from Rule 64B15-12.001, F.A.C., with regard to the examination requirement. Comments on this petition should be filed with the Board of Osteopathic Medicine, 4052 Bald Cypress Way, Bin #C06, Tallahassee, ...
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Division of Hotels and Restaurants
    • On July 25, 2013 the Division of Hotels and Restaurants received a Petition for an Emergency Variance for Paragraph 61C-1.004(1)(a), Florida Administrative Code and Paragraph 5-202.11(A), 2009 FDA Food Code from Bonita Bay Club located in Bonita ...

4. Notices of Meetings, Workshops and Public Hearings

• Department of Children and Families
  • Refugee Services
    • Title: Organizational Meeting of Negotiation Team for the Technical Assistance for Ethnic Community-Based Organizations (ECBOs) in Duval County (ITN# 05K13BS1). Description: As provided for in Sections 2.5 and 5.3 of this ITN which was published ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Florida Department of Children and Families 1317 Winewood Blvd. Bldg. 5, Room 202 Tallahassee, FL 32399-0700
• Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission
  • Departmental
    • The Board of Directors of the Wildlife Foundation of Florida will conduct strategic planning and administrative business of the Foundation including the Director update, Marketing update and Financial update.; August 26, 2013, 9:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.; ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Mission Inn Resort & Club, 10400 County Road 48, Howey-in-the-Hills, Florida.
• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • Florida Self-Insurers Guaranty Association
    • General Business.; Tuesday, August 20, 2013, 12:00 Noon; Orlando World Center Marriott, 8701 World Center Drive, Orlando, Florida.
      • Hearing Meeting: Orlando World Center Marriott, 8701 World Center Drive, Orlando, Florida.
    • The Board of Directors will meet to discuss general business of the Association.; Tuesday, August 20, 2013, 3:00 p.m.; Orlando World Center Marriott, 8701 World Center Drive, Orlando, Florida.
      • Hearing Meeting: Orlando World Center Marriott, 8701 World Center Drive, Orlando, Florida.
• Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission
  • Freshwater Fish and Wildlife
    • This is an interim workshop for members of the Steering Committee for the Florida Beaches Habitat Conservation Plan. Topics to be discussed include draft of Chapter 14 of the HCP, “Changed and Unforeseen Circumstances.”; August 20, 2013, 9:00 A.M.; ...
      • Hearing Meeting: WebEx (online meeting; contact Jennifer McGee for call-in info)
• Regional Utility Authorities
  • Peace River/Manasota Regional Water Supply Authority
    • The Board of Directors will convene to conduct regular business of the Authority and Public Hearing for the Authority's FY14 Budget.; September 3, 2013, 9:30 a.m.; Charlotte County Administration Center, Commission Chambers, 18500 Murdock Circle, ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Charlotte County Administration Center, Commission Chambers, 18500 Murdock Circle, Port Charlotte, Florida.
• Department of Military Affairs
  • Departmental
    • Armory Board Meeting. The Armory Board will consider action on contracts, leases, agreements and other business relative to real property and facility management issues under its control. ; Friday, August 16, 2013, 10:00 A.M.; Adjutant General'...
      • Hearing Meeting: Adjutant General's Conference Room St. Francis Barracks, 82 Marine Street St. Augustine, Florida 32084
• Metropolitan Planning Organizations
  • Martin Metropolitan Planning Organization
    • Consideration of the transportation disadvantaged services; August 26, 2013, 1:30 PM; Martin County Administration Building 2401 SE Monterey Road, 4th Floor Workshop Conference Room Stuart, FL 34996
      • Hearing Meeting: Martin County Administration Building 2401 SE Monterey Road, 4th Floor Workshop Conference Room Stuart, FL 34996
    • Consideration of the transportation disadvantaged services; August 26, 2013, 3:00 PM; Martin County Administration Building 2401 SE Monterey Road, Commission Chambers, Stuart, FL 34996
      • Hearing Meeting: Martin County Administration Building 2401 SE Monterey Road, Commission Chambers, Stuart, FL 34996
• Regional Planning Councils
  • South Florida Regional Planning Council
    • Any Development Order received prior to the meeting. Any Generally Consistent Comprehensive Plan Amendment Review received prior to the meeting; Any Generally Inconsistent Comprehensive Plan Amendment Review received prior to the meeting; Meeting ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Murray E. Nelson Government & Cultural Center, 102050 Overseas Highway, Key Largo, FL 33037
    • Quarterly Meeting of the Institute for Community Collaboration, Inc.; Monday, September 9, 2013; 10:30 a.m.; Murray E. Nelson Government & Cultural Center, 102050 Overseas Highway, Key Largo, FL 33037
      • Hearing Meeting: Murray E. Nelson Government & Cultural Center, 102050 Overseas Highway, Key Largo, FL 33037
• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • Florida Medical Malpractice Joint Underwriting Association
    • The Grant Committee of the Florida Medical Malpractice Joint Underwriting Association will receive and consider issues involving the Prospective Deficiency Fund, The Alvin E. Smith Grant program, and such other business properly brought before the ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Radey Law Firm, 301 S. Bronough Street, Suite 200, Tallahassee, Florida 32301
  • Pasco-Pinellas Area Agency on Aging
    • Items related to Area Agency on Aging of Pasco-Pinellas business and Board of Directors oversight.; Monday, August 19, 2013 at 9:30 AM; Life Care Center of New Port Richey, 7400 Trouble Creek Road, New Port Richey, FL 34653
      • Hearing Meeting: Life Care Center of New Port Richey, 7400 Trouble Creek Road, New Port Richey, FL 34653
• Water Management Districts
  • South Florida Water Management District
    • Public Meeting to Discuss Regulatory Matters All or part of these meetings will be video-conferenced in order to permit maximum participation from the South Florida Water Management District Service Centers located at:; Wednesday, August 21, 2013,...
      • Hearing Meeting: South Florida Water Management District, B-1 Bill Storch Conference Room, 3301 Gun Club Road, West Palm Beach, FL, 33406.
• Department of Environmental Protection
  • Departmental
    • A workshop will commence at 10:00 a.m. and continue until not later than 11:00 a.m., to present the Department’s recommendations and receive public comment on the intended use of available funds in the Clean Water State Revolving Fund (CWSRF) ...
      • Hearing Meeting: The Bob Martinez Center, Room 609, 2600 Blair Stone Road, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-2400
• 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.
• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • Fisher & Arnold, Inc.
    • The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) invites you to attend a public information meeting concerning proposed improvements to State Road (S.R.) 30A (U.S. 98) and S.R. 77 (Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard) in Bay County. Proposed ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Glenwood Community Center, 722 East 9th Court, Panama City
• Department of Health
  • Board of Occupational Therapy
    • General Business Meeting.; February 24, 2014, beginning at 9:00 a.m. or soon thereafter, May 19, 2014, beginning at 9:00 a.m. or soon thereafter, August 11, 2014, beginning at 9:00 a.m. or soon thereafter, November 3, 2014, 2013, beginning at 9:00 a....
      • Hearing Meeting: Capital Circle Office Center, 4042 Bald Cypress Way, Room 301, Tallahassee, FL 32399-3255.
• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • Florida Telecommunications Relay, Inc.
    • Annual membership meeting followed by a regular meeting of the Board of Directors. Note the Board of Directors meeting will convene immediately after conclusion of the membership meeting. These meetings are subject to cancellation for lack of a ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Florida Telecommunications Relay, Inc. 1820 E. Park Avenue, Suite 101 Tallahassee, FL 32301
• 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.; February 24, 2014, beginning at 8:00 a.m. or soon thereafter, May 19, 2014, beginning at 8:00 a....
      • Hearing Meeting: Capital Circle Office Center, 4042 Bald Cypress Way, Room 301, Tallahassee, FL 32399-3255.
• Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
  • Division of Agricultural Water Policy
    • Items for discussion include updates from the Water Management Districts, Florida Department of Environmental Protection, University of Florida, and Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services regarding North Florida Water Supply and ...
      • Hearing Meeting: University of Florida Straughn Center 2142 Shealy Drive Gainesville, Fl 32611
• Department of Economic Opportunity
  • Division of Community Development
    • ANNUAL PERFORMANCE REPORT FOR HUD FUNDED PROGRAMS In July 2013, the Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO), in cooperation with other agencies, began preparation of the Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) / ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Florida Department of Health 4025 Esplanade Way, Room 301 Tallahassee, FL
• Department of Health
  • Board of Psychology
    • Credentials Committee Meeting. ; March 7, 2014; June 6, 2014; September 12, 2014; November 7, 2014 beginning at 8:00 a.m. E.S.T. or soon thereafter.; Conference Call: 1-888-670-3525. After dialing the meet me number, when prompted, insert the ...
      • 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.
• Department of Financial Services
  • OIR – Insurance Regulation
    • Citizens Property Insurance Corporation (“Citizens”) has requested statewide average rate increases for the Coastal Account (“CA”), Commercial Lines Account (“CLA”) and the Personal Lines Account (“PLA”). These accounts include, but are not limited ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Tampa Convention Center, Ballroom D, 333 South Franklin Street, Tampa, FL 33601

5. Notices Regarding Bids, Proposals and Purchasing

• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • Hillsborough County Aviation Authority
    • Other Agencies and Organizations, Hillsborough County Aviation Authority
• Department of Management Services
  • Division of Building Construction
    • Department of Management Services, Division of Building Construction

6. Miscellaneous

• Department of Economic Opportunity
  • Division of Community Development
    • Department of Economic Opportunity, Division of Community Development
• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • Environmental Protection Agency
    • Other Agencies and Organizations, Environmental Protection Agency
• Department of Health
  • Board of Pharmacy
    • Department of Health, Board of Pharmacy
• Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles
  • Division of Motor Vehicles
    • Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles, Division of Motor Vehicles
    • Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles, Division of Motor Vehicles
    • Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles, Division of Motor Vehicles
    • Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles, Division of Motor Vehicles
    • Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles, Division of Motor Vehicles