Vol. 40, No. 188 (09/26/2014)

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 clarify that the special diploma or special certificate of completion forms are only applicable for students with disabilies who entered grade nine prior to the 2014-2015 school year. This will conform the ...
    • The purpose of this rule development is to ensure that procedures, content and practices for developing the individualized family support plan (IFSP) for children with disabilities, birth through five years of age conform to the Individuals with ...
• Department of Corrections
  • Departmental
    • The purpose and effect of the proposed rule is to renumber and update Forms DC2-808A, DC2-808B, and DC2-808C, to add hyperlinks to the forms, and to amend referencing rules to incorporate the changes to the forms.
• Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
  • Office of Energy
    • The purpose of the amended rule is to provide guidance to interested taxpayers for the application process, review, and administration of the Florida Renewable Energy Technology Sales Tax Refund, the Florida Renewable Energy Technology Investment ...
• Florida Housing Finance Corporation
  • Departmental
    • The purpose of this Rule is to establish the compliance procedures by which Florida Housing or any duly authorized representative of Florida Housing shall be permitted at any reasonable time to inspect and monitor developments and tenant records and ...

2. Proposed Rules

• Department of Children and Families
  • Domestic Violence
    • The purpose of this rulemaking is in response to Chapter 2012-147, Laws of Florida amending the duties of the Department of Children and Families (DCF) relating to domestic violence center certification and monitoring. The effect will be revisions ...
      • Due of Comment: 10/17/2014
• Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
  • Division of Food Safety
    • The purpose of this rule development is to update the federal regulations and standards previously adopted by reference in this rule section and used by this agency to facilitate the regulation and inspection of agriculture based food establishments....
      • Due of Comment: 10/17/2014
• Department of Financial Services
  • Division of State Fire Marshal
    • The purpose of the amendment is to adjust the firefighter death benefits provided in Section 112.191(2), F.S., for the 2014-2015 year based on the Consumer Price Index (CPI) for All Urban Consumers published by the United States Department of Labor.
      • Due of Comment: 10/17/2014

3. Notices of Changes, Corrections and Withdrawals

• Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
  • Division of Agricultural Environmental Services
    • Pesticide Registration; Exemptions from Registration; Experimental Use Permits
  • Division of Plant Industry
    • Definitions, Purpose, Plant Pest Declaration, Manuals, Forms, Citrus Budwood Technical Advisory Committee, Citrus Nursery Stock Certification Program, Requirements for Citrus Nursery Site Approval, Requirements for Citrus Nursery Sanitation, ...
• Department of Education
  • State Board of Education
    • Requirements for Programs and Courses Which are Funded Through the Florida Education Finance Program and for Which the Student May Earn Credit Toward High School Graduation

4. Petitions and Dispositions Regarding Rule Variance or Waiver

• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Division of Hotels and Restaurants
    • Tropic Sun Towers. Petitioner seeks an emergency variance of the requirements of an unspecified Section of A17.3, as adopted by 61C-5.001(1), Florida Administrative Code that requires upgrading the elevators which poses a significant economic/...
    • On September 24, 2014 the Division issued an order. The Final Order was in response to a Petition for a Variance from University Park, filed September 3, 2014, and advertised on September 5, 2014 in Vol. 40, No. 173, of the Florida Administrative ...
    • On September 24, 2014 the Division issued an order. The Final Order was in response to a Petition for an emergency Variance from Residence at Blue Water Bay, filed September 15, 2014, and advertised on September 16, 2014 in Vol. 40, No. 180, of the ...
    • On September 24, 2014 the Division issued an order. The Final Order was in response to a Petition for an emergency Variance from Trinity Lutheran, filed September 8, 2014, and advertised on September 16, 2014 in Vol. 40, No. 180, of the Florida ...
    • On September 24, 2014 the Division issued an order. The Final Order was in response to a Petition for an emergency Variance from Peace River Water Facility, filed September 9, 2014, and advertised on September 16, 2014 in Vol. 40, No. 180, of the ...
    • On September 24, 2014 the Division issued an order. The Final Order was in response to a Petition for an emergency Variance from Naples Beach Hotel, filed September 15, 2014, and advertised on September 16, 2014 in Vol. 40, No. 180, of the Florida ...
    • On September 24, 2014 the Division issued an order. The Final Order was in response to a Petition for an emergency temporary Variance from Mercantile Bank Plaza, filed September 15, 2014, and advertised on September 16, 2014 in Vol. 40, No. 180, of ...
    • On September 24, 2014 the Division issued an order. The Final Order was in response to a Petition for an emergency temporary Variance from The Beach Condo, filed September 8, 2014, and advertised on September 16, 2014 in Vol. 40, No. 180, of the ...
    • On September 24, 2014, the Department issued a Final Order that was in response to a Petition for Variance from Tampa Convention Center, filed September 2, 2014, and advertised on September , 2014 in Vol. 40, No. 173, of the Florida Administrative ...

5. Notices of Meetings, Workshops and Public Hearings

• State Board of Administration
  • Departmental
    • Special meeting of the Audit Committee to discuss audits and agreed-upon-procedures of the Real Estate entities and the triennial GRC assessment.; Monday, October 13, 2014, 9:00 a.m. (EDT) until noon; Hermitage Room, First Floor, The Hermitage ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Hermitage Room, First Floor, The Hermitage Centre, 1801 Hermitage Blvd, Tallahassee, Florida 32308
• Water Management Districts
  • Southwest Florida Water Management District
    • Well Drillers Advisory Committee (WDAC) Meeting. Some members of the District's Governing Board may also attend the meeting.; Wednesday, October 8, 2014 at 1:30 p.m.; SWFWMD Tampa Service Office 7601 Highway 301 N Tampa, FL 33637
      • Hearing Meeting: SWFWMD Tampa Service Office 7601 Highway 301 N Tampa, FL 33637
• Regional Planning Councils
  • Apalachee Regional Planning Council
    • The regular quarterly meeting of the District 2 Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC).; Wednesday, October 15, 2014, 10:00 am ET; Tallahassee/Leon Public Safety Complex, 911 Easterwood Drive, Tallahassee, FL
      • Hearing Meeting: Tallahassee/Leon Public Safety Complex, 911 Easterwood Drive, Tallahassee, FL
• Department of Children and Families
  • Office on Homelessness
    • Employment and Self-Sufficiency Committee call. This call was previously noticed in Vol 40/182 on 9/18/14; October 22, 2014, 10:00 AM; Conference call toll-free: 1(888)670-3525, press: 7015398451 then #
      • Hearing Meeting: Conference call toll-free: 1(888)670-3525, press: 7015398451 then #
• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • URS Corporation - Miami
    • NE 203rd Street and NE 215th Street Intersection Improvements Between US-1 and West Dixie Highway Project Development & Environment (PD&E) Study Project Advisory Group (PAG) Meeting # 1; Thursday, October 2, 2014 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.; ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Highland Oaks Park Recreation Center 20300 NE 24 Avenue Miami, Florida 33180
• Department of Children and Families
  • Office on Homelessness
    • Continuum of Care Committee Call. This call was previously noticed in Vol 40/182 on 9/18/14; October 28, 2014, 2:00 PM; Conference call toll-free: 1(888)670-3525, press: 7015398451 then #
      • Hearing Meeting: Conference call toll-free: 1(888)670-3525, press: 7015398451 then #
    • Affordable Housing Committee call. This call was previously noticed in Vol 40/181 on 9/17/14; October 8, 2014, 10:00 AM; Conference call toll-free: 1(888)670-3525, press: 7015398451 then #
      • Hearing Meeting: Conference call toll-free: 1(888)670-3525, press: 7015398451 then #
    • Awareness and Outreach Committee call. This call was previously notced in Vol 40/181 on 9/17/14; October 2, 2014, 10:00 AM; NA, THIS IS A CANCELLATION
      • Hearing Meeting: NA, THIS IS A CANCELLATION
    • Executive Committee call. This call was previously noticed in Vol 40/181 on 9/17/14; October 6, 2014, 2:00 PM; Conference call toll-free: 1(888)670-3525, press: 7015398451 then #
      • Hearing Meeting: Conference call toll-free: 1(888)670-3525, press: 7015398451 then #
• Florida Housing Finance Corporation
  • Departmental
    • Florida Housing Finance Corporation (the Corporation) was appropriated $10 million in grant funds by the 2014 Legislature for housing for Persons with Developmental Disabilities as defined in s. 393.063, Florida Statutes. This Request for ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Rick Seltzer Conference Room, Florida Housing Finance Corporation, 227 North Bronough Street, Tallahassee, Florida, 32301-1329. The meeting will be accessible via phone #1-888-339-2688, Participant Code #729 242 79
• Public Service Commission
  • Departmental
    • Matters related to certificates of authorization for Public Service Commission regulated water and wastewater utilities. One or more Commissioners may be in attendance and participate in the workshop. Undocketed.; October 21, 2014, 9:30 a.m.; ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Room 105, Gerald L. Gunter Bldg., 2540 Shumard Oak Boulevard, Tallahassee, FL 32399-0862.
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Florida Building Commission
    • To consider and provide recommendations to the Commission regarding requests for waivers (as listed below) and other business for the Commission in accordance with the Council’s agenda. 1. Kappa Delta Sorority House, 555 West Jefferson Street, ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Meeting to be conducted using communications media technology, specifically teleconference and webinar. Please note that this information has changed to reflect a new vendor and is different than past Commission webinars. The “voice-over-internet-protocol” feature will not be used for this meeting and you must dial in using the telephone number indicated below. To access the webinar go to https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/245586269. You may call in to participate by audio only or in conjunction with the webinar. Use the following numbers to call in using your telephone United States: +1 (224) 649-0001 Access Code: 245-586-269 Audio PIN: Shown after joining the meeting Meeting ID: 245-586-269 Public point of access: Florida Building Commission, Office of Codes and Standards, Department of Business and Professional Regulation, Suite 90A, 1940 North Monroe Street, Tallahassee, Florida.
    • Discuss “accreditor” and “course” applications for recommendation to the Florida Building Commission and other matters in accordance with the meeting agenda.; Monday, October 6, 10:00 a.m.; Meetings to be conducted using communications media ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Meetings to be conducted using communications media technology; you must access webinar for video only and teleconference number for audio. Please note that this information has changed to reflect a new vendor and is different than past Commission webinars. The “voice-over-internet-protocol” feature will not be used for this meeting and you must dial in using the telephone number indicated below. To access the webinar go to https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/589043973. You may call in to participate by audio only or in conjunction with the webinar. Use the following numbers to call in using your telephone United States: +1 (224) 649-0001 Access Code: 589-043-973 Audio PIN: Shown after joining the meeting Meeting ID: 589-043-973 Public point of access: 1940 North Monroe Street, Room 90, Tallahassee, Florida.
• Florida Housing Finance Corporation
  • Departmental
    • Florida Housing Finance Corporation (the Corporation) was appropriated $10 million in non-recurring grant funds by the 2013 Legislature for housing for Persons with Developmental Disabilities as defined in Section 393.063, F. S. This Request for ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Rick Seltzer Conference Room, Suite 6000, Florida Housing Finance Corporation, 227 North Bronough Street, Tallahassee, Florida, 32301-1329. The meeting will be accessible via phone #1-888-339-2688, Participant Code #298 047 94
• Department of Children and Families
  • Agency for Persons with Disabilities
    • Public meeting to discuss Forensics housing and service delivery initiatives.; October 03, 2014, 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. EST ; Agency for Persons with Disabilities 4030 Esplanade Way, Room 301 Tallahassee, Florida ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Agency for Persons with Disabilities 4030 Esplanade Way, Room 301 Tallahassee, Florida 32399 CALL-IN INFORMATION: 1-888-670-3525, Passcode: 589 307 4134

6. Notices of Petitions and Dispositions Regarding Declaratory Stat

• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Drugs, Devices and Cosmetics
    • Michael J. Glazer, Ausley McMullen, Post office Box 391, 123 South Calhoun Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32301, on belhalf of H.D. Smith Wholesale Drug Company; The Petitioner is substantially affected by the statutes and rules cited in paragraphs ...
• Department of Health
  • Board of Massage Therapy
    • Janet Hardy, on September 24, 2014.; The Petitioner seeks a Declaratory Statement from the Board as to whether manipulation of the soft tissues on the pelvic floor would be within the scope of the definition of "massage" in section 480.003, Florida ...
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Departmental
    • Invencible Records; Petitioner--a record label that does not procure employment or engagement for its sole act--asks if it is required to be licensed under the above statutes. Second, if required to be licensed, whether the license of a major ...

7. Notices Regarding Bids, Proposals and Purchasing

• Department of Education
  • University of Florida
    • Department of Education, University of Florida
• Regional Utility Authorities
  • Withlacoochee Regional Water Supply Authority
    • Regional Utility Authorities, Withlacoochee Regional Water Supply Authority
• Department of Environmental Protection
  • Departmental
    • Department of Environmental Protection, Departmental

8. Miscellaneous

• Department of Environmental Protection
  • Departmental
    • Department of Environmental Protection, Departmental
• Department of Economic Opportunity
  • Division of Community Development
    • Department of Economic Opportunity, Division of Community Development
• Department of Health
  • Board of Nursing
    • Department of Health, Board of Nursing
    • Department of Health, Board of Nursing
    • Department of Health, Board of Nursing