Vol. 41, No. 184 (09/22/2015)

1. Notices of Development of Proposed Rules and Negotiated Rulemaking

• Department of Revenue
  • Sales and Use Tax
    • The purpose of the proposed amendments to Rule 12A-1.087, F.A.C. (Exemption for Power Farm Equipment; Electricity Used for Certain Agricultural Purposes; Suggested Exemption Certificate for Items Used for Agricultural Purposes), is to incorporate ...
  • Departmental
    • The purpose of the proposed amendments to Rule 12-10.008, F.A.C. (Administration), is to repeal the form currently used to continue participation in the state revenue sharing. The Department of Revenue is no longer requiring the State Revenue ...
    • The purpose of the proposed amendments to Rule 12-13.009, F.A.C. (Closing Agreements), is to remove the requirement that two witnesses are required to sign closing agreements. Witnesses are not statutorily required for these documents, and removing ...
    • The purpose of the proposed amendments to Rule 12-16.003, F.A.C. (Form of Consent Agreements), is to adopt, by reference, updates to the Consent to Extend the Time to Issue an Assessment or File a Claim for Refund, form DR-872. These updates bring ...
    • The purpose of the proposed amendments to Rule 12-22.007, F.A.C. (Registration Information Sharing and Exchange Program), is to adopt, by reference, changes to forms currently used to administer registration information sharing and exchange program.
  • Sales and Use Tax
    • The purpose of the proposed amendments to Rules 12A-1.007 (Aircraft, Boats, Mobile Homes, and Motor Vehicles) and 12A-1.041 (Photographers and Photo Finishers; Sales by Public Officials of Public Records), F.A.C., is to remove cross-references to ...
    • The purpose of the proposed amendments to Rule 12A-19.100, F.A.C. (Public Use Forms), is to adopt, by reference, changes to forms used to report the Florida communications services tax. Changes to forms DR-700016 and DR-700019 include reduced tax ...
  • Miscellaneous Tax
    • The purpose of the proposed amendments to Rule 12B-4.003, F.A.C. (Public Use Forms), is to adopt, by reference, changes to three forms used to administer documentary stamp tax.
    • The purpose of the proposed amendments to Rule 12B-5.150, F.A.C. (Public Use Forms), are to adopt, by reference, changes to three forms used by the Department in the administration of taxes imposed on fuels and pollutants. These changes bring the ...
    • The purpose of the proposed amendments to Rule 12B-6.005, F.A.C. (Payment of Tax; Reports; Public Use Forms), is to adopt, by reference, changes to the Gross Receipts Tax Return, form DR-133. The purpose of the proposed amendments to Rule 12B-6....
    • The purpose of the proposed amendments to Rule 12B-7.031, F.A.C. (Public Use Forms), is to adopt, by reference, changes to forms used to administer the Miami-Dade County Lake Belt mitigation fee and water treatment plant upgrade fee.
    • The purpose of the proposed amendments to Rule 12B-8.003, F.A.C. (Tax Statement; Overpayments), is to adopt, by reference, changes to five forms used in the administration of the insurance premium taxes, fees, and surcharges.
  • Corporate, Estate and Intangible Tax
    • Section 15 of Chapter 2011-76, Laws of Florida (L.O.F.), created a new tax credit for spaceflight projects to become effective October 1, 2015. The purpose of new rule 12C-1.0194, F.A.C. (Corporate Income Tax Credit for Spaceflight Projects), is to ...
    • The purpose of the proposed amendments to Rule 12C-2.0115, F.A.C. (Public Use Forms), is to adopt, by reference, changes to forms currently used to administer intangible personal property tax due on governmental leaseholds.
  • Property Tax Oversight Program
    • The purpose of the proposed amendments to Rule 12D-16.002, F.A.C. (Index to Forms), is to repeal an obsolete form that was used to apply for an exemption. The subject of this form is now a statutory exclusion, and no application is needed for a ...
  • Division of Child Support Enforcement
    • The purpose of the proposed amendments to Rule 12E-1.032 (Electronic Remittance of Support Payments) is to adopt, by reference, changes to three forms used to administer child support.
• Commission on Ethics
  • Departmental
    • The rule is being amended to update three forms which are incorporated by reference in the rule. CE Form 2 is being amended to update a statutory reference. CE Form 10 is being amended to delete a named agency position pursuant to a statutory ...
    • The purpose of the proposed new rules is to update information pertaining to the classification system used by individuals registering to lobby the executive branch, to update and readopt the registration renewal form adopted by reference in Chapter ...
    • The purpose of the proposed new rules is to update and refine language pertaining to the process governing advisory opinions regarding how Part III, Chapter 112, F.S., or Art. II, Sec. 8, Fla. Const., applies to a public officer, candidate for ...
    • The proposed new rule clarifies the jurisdictional authority of the Florida Commission on Ethics.
• Department of Management Services
  • Division of Retirement - Optional Retirement Program
    • To incorporate by reference these three new forms: State University System Optional Retirement Program Application for Refund of Voluntary Employee Contributions Only form, State University System Optional Retirement Program Application for ...
  • Division of Retirement
    • To revise actuarial factors used in the calculation of early and optional retirement benefits.

2. Proposed Rules

• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Board of Accountancy
    • The Board determined the rule is no longer necessary and should be repealed.
      • Due of Comment: 10/13/2015
• Department of Children and Families
  • Family Safety and Preservation Program
    • The purpose and effect is to repeal an unnecessary rule.
      • Due of Comment: 10/13/2015
    • The purpose and effect is to repeal an unnecessary rule.
      • Due of Comment: 10/13/2015
• Department of Financial Services
  • Division of State Fire Marshal
    • The proposed rule provides that the insurance requirements for a fire equipment dealer subject to subparagraph 633.304(4)(d)3., F.S., are set at $300,000 for Class A or Class D licensees, $200,000 for Class B licensees, and $100,000 for Class C ...
      • Due of Comment: 10/13/2015
    • The rule is being updated to conform to changes to subsection 633.216(4), Florida Statutes. The continuing education period for renewal of certification of fire inspectors and fire code administrators is now four years rather than three. The ...
      • Due of Comment: 10/13/2015
• Department of Health
  • Division of Medical Quality Assurance
    • To provide definitions as directed in Section 456.025(3), F.S. The effect is statutory compliance.
      • Due of Comment: 10/13/2015

3. Notices of Changes, Corrections and Withdrawals

• Department of Financial Services
  • Securities
    • Processing of Applications and Notice-Filings
• Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
  • Division of Aquaculture
    • Aquaculture Best Management Practices Manual

4. Petitions and Dispositions Regarding Rule Variance or Waiver

• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Division of Hotels and Restaurants
    • On September 18, 2015, the Division issued an order regarding the Petition for an Emergency Variance from St. Johns River Power Park #2 Boiler, license number 36687, filed March 2, 2015. The Notice of Petition for an Emergency Variance was ...

5. Notices of Meetings, Workshops and Public Hearings

• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • HDR, Inc.
    • You are invited to attend and participate in the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT), District Seven, public hearing for a Project Development and Environment (PD&E) study of I-275 (SR 93) from south of 54th Avenue South to north of 4th ...
      • Hearing Meeting: First Baptist Church Heritage Hall, 1900 Gandy Boulevard N., St. Petersburg, FL.
• Department of Transportation
  • Departmental
    • This meeting is being held to afford interested persons the opportunity to express their views concerning the location, conceptual design, social, economic and environmental effects of the SR A1A Timucuan Trail projects. You are invited to attend a ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Ribault Club, 11241 Fort George Road, Jacksonville, FL 32226
• Water Management Districts
  • South Florida Water Management District
    • A Public Meeting of the Water Resources Advisory Commission (WRAC) regarding water resources protection, water supply and flood protection issues. The public is advised that it is possible that one or more members of the Governing Board of the ...
      • Hearing Meeting: District Headquarters, 3301 Gun Club Road, West Palm Beach, FL 33406
• Executive Office of the Governor
  • Division of Emergency Management
    • In accordance with the timeframe set forth in section 120.525, Florida Statutes, a Public Opening is hereby noticed within the timeline for the Request for Proposal (RFP-DEM-15-16-037) for Florida Statewide Emergency Alert and Notification System ...
      • Hearing Meeting: William E. Sadowski Office Building 2555 Shumard Oak Blvd, Room 120L Tallahassee, FL 32399
• Navigation Districts
  • Florida Inland Navigation District
    • Regular business of the Board of Commissioners of the Florida Inland Navigation District.; all meetings start at 8:00 a.m. at the dates and location listed below; Friday, October 16, 2015 in Broward County Saturday, November 14, 2015 in Martin ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Friday, October 16, 2015 in Broward County Saturday, November 14, 2015 in Martin County Friday, December 11, 2015 in Volusia County Friday, January 15, 2016 in St. Johns County Saturday, February 20, 2016 in St. Lucie County Friday, March 18, 2016 in Duval County Saturday, April 16, 2016 in Flagler County Friday, May 20, 2016 in Miami-Dade County Friday, June 17, and Saturday, June 18, 2016 in Brevard County Friday, July 22, 2016 in Nassau County Saturday, August 20, 2016 in Indian River County Friday, September 9, 2016 in Palm Beach County
• Department of Financial Services
  • Securities
    • This is the Final Public Hearing on the adoption of a proposed repeal of this rule, originally published on July 14, 2015, Vol. 41, No. 135, Florida Administrative Register.; October 27, 2015, 9:00 a.m., during a regular meeting of the Financial ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Cabinet Meeting Room, Lower Level, The Capitol, Tallahassee, Florida.
• Department of Transportation
  • Departmental
    • Financial Management No. 432437-1-52-01 Project Description: South Washington Avenue (US 1/State Road (SR) 5) - Maintenance and Safety Improvements, Brevard County, Florida This project provides maintenance and safety improvements to S. ...
      • Hearing Meeting: New Life Christian Fellowship 6755 South Washington Ave. Titusville, FL 32780
• Department of Financial Services
  • Securities
    • This is the Final Public Hearing on the proposed repeal of these rules, originally published on July 14, 2015, Vol. 41, No. 135, Florida Administrative Register.; October 27, 2015, 9:00 a.m., during a regular meeting of the Financial Services ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Cabinet Meeting Room, Lower Level, The Capitol, Tallahassee, Florida.
• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • Area Agency on Aging of Central Florida, Inc. dba Senior Resource Alliance
    • This is a public hearing to provide an opportunity for input on the Direct Service Waiver Application for the Senior Resource Alliance to provide the following evidence-based direct services: A Matter of Balance;™ Chronic Disease Self-Management ...
      • Hearing Meeting: SRA Conference Room, 988 Woodcock Rd., Suite 200 Orlando, FL 32803
• Department of Health
  • Division of Environmental Health
    • This is a meeting of the Research Review and Advisory Committee. The purpose of this meeting is to discuss and guide current, proposed, and potential future onsite sewage research projects. The focus of this meeting is to discuss the Department of ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Florida Department of Health Southwood Complex 4025 Esplanade Way, Room #130 L Tallahassee, FL 32399 Or via conference call / web conference: Toll free call in number: 1-888-670-3525 Conference code: 8605907413 Website: http://connectpro22543231.na5.acrobat.com/rrac_new/
• Executive Office of the Governor
  • Departmental
    • Monthly Board Meeting; October 6, 2015, 2:00 pm; The Capitol, Room 1602 400 South Monroe Street Tallahassee, FL 32399
      • Hearing Meeting: The Capitol, Room 1602 400 South Monroe Street Tallahassee, FL 32399
• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • Florida Developmental Disabilities Council
    • To discuss the general business of the FDDC Committees (Thursday) and the Full Council (Friday).; October 1, 2015, 10:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.-Committees Please visit www.fddc.org for specific committee meetings and times October 2, 2015, 8:30 a.m. to ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Hyatt Regency Orlando Airport 9300 Jeff Fuqua Blvd. Orlando, FL 32827
• Department of Management Services
  • Division of Purchasing
    • In accordance with section 120.525, Florida Statutes, a bid opening is hereby noticed for the following Invitation To Bid (ITB) Number: 01-25100000-C for Motor Vehicles. The Department reserves the right to issue amendments, addenda, and changes to ...
      • Hearing Meeting: 4050 Esplanade Way, Conference Room 360K, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0950 Conference Call Number: 888-670-3525; Participation Code: 9768705896#
• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • Enterprise Florida, Inc.
    • This meeting will discuss on-going issues, developing issues and other matters.; Friday, September 25, 2015 9:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. ; Conference Call Call-In#: 800-501-8979 Access Code: 9565628#
      • Hearing Meeting: Conference Call Call-In#: 800-501-8979 Access Code: 9565628#
    • This meeting will discuss on-going issues, developing issues and other matters.; Wednesday, October 14, 2015 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. ; Conference Call Call-In#: 800-501-8979 Access Code: 9565628#
      • Hearing Meeting: Conference Call Call-In#: 800-501-8979 Access Code: 9565628#

6. Notices Regarding Bids, Proposals and Purchasing

• Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
  • Division of Administration
    • Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Division of Administration
• Florida Housing Finance Corporation
  • Departmental
    • Florida Housing Finance Corporation, Departmental
    • Florida Housing Finance Corporation, Departmental

7. Miscellaneous

• Department of Economic Opportunity
  • Division of Community Development
    • Department of Economic Opportunity, Division of Community Development
• Agency for Health Care Administration
  • Certificate of Need
    • Agency for Health Care Administration, Certificate of Need
    • Agency for Health Care Administration, Certificate of Need