Vol. 40, No. 181 (09/17/2014)

1. Notices of Development of Proposed Rules and Negotiated Rulemaking

• Water Management Districts
  • Southwest Florida Water Management District
    • The purpose of this rulemaking is to adopt new Rule 40D-1.700, Florida Administrative Code, that establishes the procedures for registering to lobby the Southwest Florida Water Management District and adopts forms for use in lobbyist registration, ...
• Department of Health
  • Board of Medicine
    • The Board proposes the development of rule amendments to address the revised financial responsibility form to make the form consistent with the statute. The form is also being updated in the various applications which require the demonstration of ...
    • The Board proposes the development of rule amendments to address revisions to the financial responsibility form to make the form consistent with the statute. Since the form is contained in many of the applications, the rule is being amended to ...
    • The proposed rule amendment is necessary to clarify the requirements regarding financial responsibility and to incorporate the revised financial responsibility form into the appropriate rule.
• Executive Office of the Governor
  • Division of Emergency Management
    • The purpose of this amendment is to adopt the 2014 State Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan.

2. Proposed Rules

• Department of Children and Families
  • Family Safety and Preservation Program
    • The Department is adding, amending, and repealing several rules within Chapter 65C-29, Protective Investigations, to accomplish the following tasks: 1) Make rule language reflective of 2014 legislative changes to Chapter 39, F.S.; 2) Add clarifying ...
      • Due of Comment: 10/8/2014
• Water Management Districts
  • St. Johns River Water Management District
    • The St. Johns River Water Management District (District) proposes a rule establishing the procedures for registering to lobby the St. Johns River Water Management District and adopt two forms for use in registration, changing information, renewing ...
      • Due of Comment: 10/8/2014

3. Notices of Changes, Corrections and Withdrawals

• Department of Education
  • Office of Early Learning
    • Documenting Child Eligibility for the VPK Program, VPK Child Registration Pilot Project, Child Eligibility Determination and Enrollment Procedures
  • State Board of Education
    • Articulation Between and Among Universities, Community Colleges, and School Districts

4. Petitions and Dispositions Regarding Rule Variance or Waiver

• Department of Health
  • Division of Environmental Health
    • On September 15, 2014, the Department of Health issued an order related to a petition for an emergency variance filed on August 12, 2014, by Bruce Stowe, representing Roth Global Plastics, Inc., regarding the "Dembrack Residence Tank". Petitioner ...
• Department of Children and Families
  • Substance Abuse Program
    • waiver of rule 65D-30.003, 65D-30.004 and 65D-30.007, Florida Administrative Code, from Holistix by the Sea, LLC. Rule 65D-30.003, 65D-30.004 and 65D-30.007 pertains to Residential Level 5 programs that provide only housing utilized solely for the ...
• Department of Economic Opportunity
  • Division of Community Development
    • Waiver of Rule 73C-23.0041(1)(c), F.A.C. from the Glades County, Florida. Glades County seeks a waiver from the LMI Population Subgrant Ceiling which determines the maximum amount of funds local governments can apply for in the Florida Small Cities ...
• Water Management Districts
  • Southwest Florida Water Management District
    • that on September 16, 2014, it has denied a petition for variance. Petitioner's Name: Oakleaf Hammock HOA & The Ryland Group, Inc. - File Tracking No. 14-4197 Date Petition Filed: June 30, 2014 Rule No.: 40D-22.201, F.A.C. Nature of the rule ...
• Department of Law Enforcement
  • Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission
    • a temporary eight month waiver of subsection 11B-35.002(2)(a), F.A.C. from Union County Sheriff Brad Whitehead on behalf of Richard A. Shuler, Jr. Petitioner wishes to waive that portion of the rule that states within four years of the beginning ...
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Division of Hotels and Restaurants
    • Residence at Blue Water Bay. Petitioner seeks an emergency variance of the requirements of ASME A17.1b, Section 2.20.4, 2.18.5.1, and 2.24.2.1 as adopted by 61C-5.001(1)(a), Florida Administrative Code that requires the use of a 9.5 mm steel rope ...
    • Naples Beach Hotel. Petitioner seeks an emergency variance of the requirements of ASME A17.1b, Section 2.20.4, 2.18.5.1 and 8.11.2.1.3(cc)(1) & (3) as adopted by 61C-5.001(1)(a), Florida Administrative Code that requires steel ropes of a minimum ...

5. Notices of Meetings, Workshops and Public Hearings

• Department of Children and Families
  • Refugee Services
    • The purpose of the Orlando Area Refugee Task Force meeting is to increase awareness of the refugee populations, share best practices, spot trends in refugee populations, build collaborations between agencies, help create good communication among ...
      • Hearing Meeting: TBD
• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • Citizens Property Insurance Corporation
    • Finance and Investment Committee Meeting Citizens Property Insurance Corporation announces a Finance and Investment Committee Meeting to begin at 2:30PM (EDT) on September 23, 2014 being held in Winter Park at The Alfond Inn, 300 East New England ...
      • Hearing Meeting: The Alfond, Winter Park
• Water Management Districts
  • St. Johns River Water Management District
    • The CFWI Steering Committee is a collaborative effort among government agencies formed to address water resource issues in the area known as the Central Florida Coordination Area. The CFWI Steering Committee will consider matters appearing on the ...
      • Hearing Meeting: TOHO Water Authority, 951 Martin Luther King Blvd., Kissimmee, FL 34741
• Department of Financial Services
  • OIR – Insurance Regulation
    • To consider a Workers’ Compensation filing made by the National Council on Compensation Insurance, Inc. (NCCI), by which NCCI requests an overall average decrease in rate levels of 2.5% for the voluntary market for all new and renewal Workers’ ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Senate Office Building, Room 401 S. Monroe Street Tallahassee, Florida
• Department of Education
  • Departmental
    • Provide briefing of Colorado Education Initiative; Monday, September 22, 2014, 10:00 a.m.; Contact Deb Schroeder 850-245-9671 for call-in number
      • Hearing Meeting: Contact Deb Schroeder 850-245-9671 for call-in number
• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • Center for Independent Living of South Florida, Inc.
    • Regularly scheduled meeting of the Board of Directors of the Center for Independent Living of South Florida, Inc. The Finance Committee and other ad hoc committees will meet 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 Noon, prior to the meeting. If alternative format, ASL ...
      • Hearing Meeting: 6660 Biscayne Boulevard, Miami, FL 33138
• Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
  • Division of Agricultural Environmental Services
    • The Council discusses and makes recommendations regarding actions to be taken with respect to the regulation and enforcement of agricultural feed, seed and fertilizer.; October 7, 2014, 9:30 a.m.; IFAS Plant Science Research and Education Center ...
      • Hearing Meeting: IFAS Plant Science Research and Education Center 2556 West Highway 318 Citra, Florida 32113 or via GoToMeeting: https://global.gotomeeting.com/meeting/join/786827861 1-877-309-2070 Access Code 786-827-861
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Board of Pilot Commissioners
    • Finance Committee Meeting; October 2 & 3, 2014, 2014, 9am; Casa Marina Resort, 1500 Reynolds St, Key West, FL 33040 (305) 296-3535
      • Hearing Meeting: Casa Marina Resort, 1500 Reynolds St, Key West, FL 33040 (305) 296-3535
    • Legislative Committee Meeting; October 2 & 3, 2014, 9am; Casa Marina Resort, 1500 Reynolds St, Key West, FL 33040 (305) 296-3535
      • Hearing Meeting: Casa Marina Resort, 1500 Reynolds St, Key West, FL 33040 (305) 296-3535
    • Rules Committee Meeting; October 2 & 3, 2014, 9am; Casa Marina Resort, 1500 Reynolds St, Key West, FL 33040 (305) 296-3535
      • Hearing Meeting: Casa Marina Resort, 1500 Reynolds St, Key West, FL 33040 (305) 296-3535
• Public Service Commission
  • Departmental
    • To consider (1) the simplification of the issues; (2) the identification of the positions of the parties on the issues; (3) the possibility of obtaining admissions of fact and of documents which will avoid unnecessary proof; (4) the identification ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Room 148, The Betty Easley Conference Center, 4075 Esplanade Way, Tallahassee, Florida
• 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 24, 2014, 9:00 a.m. ; Reemployment Assistance Appeals ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Reemployment Assistance Appeals Commission, 101 Rhyne Building, 2740 Centerview Drive, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-4151.
• Space Florida
  • Departmental
    • Space Florida Audit & Accountability Committee; September 25, 2014, 3:00-3:30 p.m. EST; Teleconference; Call in # 1-888-204-5987 Guest Code 4503386#
      • Hearing Meeting: Teleconference; Call in # 1-888-204-5987 Guest Code 4503386#
• Department of Law Enforcement
  • Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission
    • This meeting REPLACES the session previously scheduled for December 9, 2014. The above meeting will be held to determine whether or not probable cause exists to pursue disciplinary action against the certification of sworn correctional, law ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Florida Department of Law Enforcement, 2331 Phillips Road, Tallahassee, Florida 32308
• Water Management Districts
  • St. Johns River Water Management District
    • Members of the Indian River Lagoon Advisory Board (IRLAB) will discuss and consider IRLAB business, including discussing and providing input on the proposed new organizational structure and key governance tenants for the Indian River Lagoon National ...
      • Hearing Meeting: St. Johns River Water Management District, Palm Bay Office, Blue Cypress Room, 525 Community College Pkwy., S.E., Palm Bay, Florida 32909
• Department of Children and Families
  • Office on Homelessness
    • This conference call will address the committees’ continued development of policy recommendations and work tasks to address the Council’s Annual Report on recommendations to end homelessness in Florida.; September 24, 2014, 10:00 AM; Conference call ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Conference call toll-free: 1(888)670-3525, Press: 9798513235 then #
• Space Florida
  • Departmental
    • Space Florida Board of Directors Meeting; September 29, 2014, 9:00 - 11:00 a.m. EST; Disney Yacht & Beach Convention Center, 1700 Epcot Resorts Blvd, Orlando, FL 32830 Call in # 1-888-204-5987 Guest Code 4503386#
      • Hearing Meeting: Disney Yacht & Beach Convention Center, 1700 Epcot Resorts Blvd, Orlando, FL 32830 Call in # 1-888-204-5987 Guest Code 4503386#
• Department of Children and Families
  • Office on Homelessness
    • This conference call will address the committees’ continued development of policy recommendations and work tasks to address the Council’s Annual Report on recommendations to end homelessness in Florida.; October 8, 2014, 10:00 AM; Conference call ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Conference call toll-free: 1(888)670-3525, Press: 9798513235 then #
    • This conference call will address the committees’ continued development of policy recommendations and work tasks to address the Council’s Annual Report on recommendations to end homelessness in Florida.; October 2, 2014, 10:00 AM; Conference call ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Conference call toll-free: 1(888)670-3525, Press: 9798513235 then #
    • This conference call will address the committees’ continued development of policy recommendations and work tasks to address the Council’s Annual Report on recommendations to end homelessness in Florida.; October 6, 2014, 2:00 PM; Conference call ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Conference call toll-free: 1(888)670-3525, Press: 9798513235 then #

6. Notices of Petitions and Dispositions Regarding Declaratory Stat

• Department of Health
  • Board of Nursing
    • Karen Burns, on July 17, 2014.; The Petitioner seeks a Declaratory Statement from the Board with regard to whether patient assessment, without a physician order, is within the scope of practice of a registered nurse as defined in Section 464.003(3)(...
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Building Code Administrators and Inspectors Board
    • Gregory Yantorno, on August 11, 2014.; The Petitioner seeks a declaratory statement regarding his responsibilities as a building code administrator according to Section 468.604, Florida Statutes. Except for good cause shown, motions for leave to ...

7. Notices Regarding Bids, Proposals and Purchasing

• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • City of Wauchula
    • Other Agencies and Organizations, City of Wauchula

8. Miscellaneous

• Department of Health
  • Board of Nursing
    • Department of Health, Board of Nursing
    • Department of Health, Board of Nursing
• Agency for Health Care Administration
  • Certificate of Need
    • Agency for Health Care Administration, Certificate of Need
• Department of Health
  • Board of Nursing
    • Department of Health, Board of Nursing
• Agency for Health Care Administration
  • Medicaid
    • Agency for Health Care Administration, Medicaid
• Department of Health
  • Board of Nursing
    • Department of Health, Board of Nursing
    • Department of Health, Board of Nursing
  • Board of Pharmacy
    • Department of Health, Board of Pharmacy
• Department of Environmental Protection
  • Office of the Secretary
    • Department of Environmental Protection, Office of the Secretary
• Department of Health
  • Board of Osteopathic Medicine
    • Department of Health, Board of Osteopathic Medicine