Vol. 39, No. 189 (09/27/2013)

1. Notices of Development of Proposed Rules and Negotiated Rulemaking

• Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission
  • Freshwater Fish and Wildlife
    • The proposed rule amendment is to reduce conflict among recreational anglers and commercial haul seine operations. The amendment proposes to increase the area in which commercial fishers may use a haul seine by 5,100 acres, clarify current rule ...
• Department of Health
  • Board of Physical Therapy Practice
    • The Board proposes the rule amendment to revise the application, Form # DH-MQA 1142, “Application for Licensure .
    • The Board proposes the rule amendment to develop standards and criteria for what constitutes “proof of 1000 clinical practice hours.”
    • The Board proposes the rule amendment to develop standards and criteria for what constitutes “proof of 1000 clinical practice hours.”
    • The Board proposes the rule amendment to revise the rule to allow for resolution of additional violations through the issuance of citations and to update the rule if necessary.
    • The Board proposes the rule amendment to revise the rule to allow for resolution of additional violations through mediation and to update the rule if necessary.
    • The Board proposes the rule amendment to revise the rule to allow for resolution of additional violations through issuance of a notice of noncompliance and to update the rule if necessary.
• Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission
  • Vessel Registration and Boating Safety
    • The purpose and effect of this rule development notice is to address needed changes to the boating restricted areas created by this rule. Additionally, the purpose is to address possible rule changes governing vessel speeds on the St. Johns River ...
• Commission on Ethics
  • Departmental
    • Section 113.324(1)(b), F.S., authorizes the Commission on Ethics to accept written referrals of possible violations of Article II, Section 8, Florida Constitution, or the Code of Ethics for Public Officers and Employees from the Governor, the ...
• Department of Health
  • Division of Medical Quality Assurance
    • To update the rule text and the material incorporated by reference to conform to statutory requirements, including but not limited to requirements for background screening fees and the process for background screening.
• Department of Financial Services
  • Division of Consumer Services
    • The proposed amendments will update the rules to conform with changes made by Chapter 2012-151, Laws of Florida, and the opinion of the Third District Court of Appeal in Fernando Subirats v. Fidelity National Property, 106 So. 3d 997 (Fla. 3rd DCA ...

2. Proposed Rules

• Water Management Districts
  • South Florida Water Management District
    • To amend Rules 40E-7.511, 40E-7.520, 40E-7.521, 40E-7.523, 40E-7.525, 40E-7.526, 40E-7.527, 40E-7.528, 40E-7.529, 40E-7.530, 40E-7.532, 40E-7.534, 40E-7.535, 40E-7.537, 40E-7.538, 40E-7.5381, 40E-7.5382, 40E-7.5383, 40E-7.5384, 40E-7.539 F.A.C. ...
      • Due of Comment: 10/18/2013
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Board of Professional Engineers
    • The Board proposes the rule amendment to add new language to clarify continuing education requirements and to comply with statutory requirements.
      • Due of Comment: 10/18/2013
    • The Board proposes the rule amendment to modify language for clarification of procedures for signing and sealing electronically transmitted plans, specifications, reports or other documents and to delete unnecessary language.
      • Due of Comment: 10/18/2013
    • The Board proposes the rule amendment to add new language to clarify fines disposed by citation.
      • Due of Comment: 10/18/2013
• Department of Health
  • Board of Physical Therapy Practice
    • The Board proposes the rule amendment to delete reference to the $25 application fee and renumber the rule accordingly.
      • Due of Comment: 10/18/2013
    • The Board proposes the rule amendment to clarify the requirements for the first biennial license renewal.
      • Due of Comment: 10/18/2013
    • The Board proposes the rule amendment to add new language to clarify the requirements for credit hours for continuing education and to renumber the rule accordingly.
      • Due of Comment: 10/18/2013
  • Board of Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology
    • The proposed rule amendment is intended to address the violation and appropriate penalty regarding being found guilty of a crime relating to the practice or the ability to practice speech pathology or audiology.
      • Due of Comment: 10/18/2013
  • Board of Osteopathic Medicine
    • The proposed rule amendment is intended to incorporate the revised limited licensure application form into the rule.
      • Due of Comment: 10/18/2013

3. Notices of Changes, Corrections and Withdrawals

• Department of Revenue
  • Property Tax Oversight Program
    • Definitions, Computation of Time; Due Dates Falling on Weekends and Holidays, Mapping Requirements, Reconciliation of Interim Tax Rolls - Form of Notification, Notification to Property Appraiser of Land Development Restriction
    • Fee Time-Share Real Property
• Department of Financial Services
  • Division of State Fire Marshal
    • Adoption of the Florida Elevator Safety Code

4. Petitions and Dispositions Regarding Rule Variance or Waiver

• Department of Health
  • Board of Dentistry
    • of the issuance of an Order regarding the Petition for Waiver or Variance, filed on May 30, 2013, by Samantha Ledford. The Notice of Petition for Waiver or Variance was published in Vol. 39, No. 116, of the June 14, 2013, Florida Administrative ...
• Department of Education
  • Office of Early Learning
    • Temporary Waiver of paragraph 6M-8.201(4)(a), F.A.C., which provides requirements for conducting parent orientation sessions for parents registering their children for the VPK program. The Petition was filed by the Early Learning Coalition of Orange ...
    • Temporary Waiver of paragraph 6M-8.201(4)(a), F.A.C., which provides requirements for conducting parent orientation sessions for parents registering their children for the VPK program. The Petition was filed by the Early Learning Coalition of ...

5. Notices of Meetings, Workshops and Public Hearings

• Department of Children and Families
  • Refugee Services
    • The purpose of the Miami-Dade 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: Miami-Dade College Wolfson Campus 500 NE 2nd Avenue, Room 3208-9 Miami, FL 33132
    • The purpose of the Collier 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 service ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Catholic Charities 2210 Santa Barbara Blvd. Naples, FL 34116
    • 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
• Regional Utility Authorities
  • Tampa Bay Water - A Regional Water Supply Authority
    • Regular Board Meeting and a private Attorney/Client briefing session between the Tampa Bay Water Board of Directors and legal counsel pursuant to Section 286.011(8), Florida Statutes, to discuss litigation expenditures and/or settlement negotiations ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Tampa Bay Water's Administrative Offices, 2575 Enterprise Road, Clearwater, FL 33763
• Department of Education
  • Education Practices Commission
    • The Hearing Panel of the Education Practices Commission will consider final agency action in matters dealing with the disciplining of certified educators.; A Teacher Hearing Panel will begin at 8:30 AM or as soon thereafter as can be heard on ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Crowne Plaza Jacksonville-Riverfront 1201 Riverplace Boulevard Jacksonville, Florida 32207 (904) 398-8800
• 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.; October 9, 2013, 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
    • Discussion of council business for the Citrus/Hernando Waterways Restoration Council.; Monday, October 14, 2013 at 3:00 p.m.; Southwest Florida Water Management District, 1st Floor, Conference Rooms A & B, 2379 Broad Street, Brooksville, Florida ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Southwest Florida Water Management District, 1st Floor, Conference Rooms A & B, 2379 Broad Street, Brooksville, Florida 34604
• Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission
  • Departmental
    • To discuss agency strategic direction and how the Commission provides benefits for Fish and Wildlife and for the people.; October 9, 2013, 10:30 a.m.; Tallahassee Antique Car Museum, 6800 Mahan Drive, Tallahassee, FL 33326
      • Hearing Meeting: Tallahassee Antique Car Museum, 6800 Mahan Drive, Tallahassee, FL 33326
  • Vessel Registration and Boating Safety
    • To provide an opportunity for representatives from FWC to inform and take comments from the general public and the agencies and organizations specified in section 327.4105, Florida Statutes, related to the Anchoring and Mooring Pilot Program and the ...
      • Hearing Meeting: FWC Bryant Building, 620 South Meridian Street, Room 272, Tallahassee, FL 32399-1600
• Department of Elder Affairs
  • Office of Public and Professional Guardians
    • Workshop to review FIG By-Laws.; October 1, 2013 1:00 p.m. EST; Conference call, Call number: 1-888-670-3525; Conference code: 7919129022
      • Hearing Meeting: Conference call, Call number: 1-888-670-3525; Conference code: 7919129022
• Florida Housing Finance Corporation
  • Departmental
    • The Review Committee meeting will be to discuss the proposals and answer any questions the Review Committee may have regarding the proposals submitted in response to Florida Housing Finance Corporation’s Request for Qualifications 2013-01 from ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Florida Housing Finance Corporation, Rick Seltzer Conference Room, Suite 6000 227 North Bronough Street, Tallahassee, FL 32301-1329
• 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: IGFA Fishing Hall of Fame & Museum, 300 Gulf Stream Way, Dania Beach, FL 33004
• Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
  • Division of Administration
    • The purpose of the meeting is for election of a Board Chairperson and other general business of the board. Immediately following the Board meeting, the Board’s Needs & Assessment Committee will meet in the same location. ; Thursday, October 10, ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Chamber & Economic Partnership Building, 310 E. Third Street, Ocala, FL, 34471, in the 2nd Floor Board Room
• 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
  • Capital Region Transportation Planning Agency
    • Construction Open House in Miami-Dade County for the State Road (SR) 948/NW 36 Street Roadway Project from west of Lee Drive to east of Okeechobee Road, FIN No. 425979-1-52-01.; Tuesday, October 15, 2013, 6 p.m. - 8 p.m.; Embassy Suites Miami ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Embassy Suites Miami International Airport 3974 NW South River Drive, Miami, Florida 33142
• Agency for Health Care Administration
  • Certificate of Need
    • The Agency is scheduling a workshop for the purpose of discussing the Certificate of Need requirements for Neonatal Intensive Care Services. The Agency is looking to remove, update and condense language regarding these services and would welcome ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Department of Health, 2585 Merchants Row Blvd, Floor Two, Conference Room 215P, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-1707. The meeting will be held by webinar and conference call using conference call number (US Toll-Free) 1-888-670-3525 using conference code: 538 249 6242. To join the meeting you may link to http://connectpro11164961.adobeconnect.com/r1m6fj9o402/
• Department of Health
  • Board of Pharmacy
    • General board business. Notice is hereby given that the Notice of Meeting, published in Vol. 39, No. 185, of the September 23, 2013, issue of the Florida Administrative Register is incorrect. The correct time of the meeting has also been published ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Wyndham Bay Point Resort, 4114 Jan Cooley Drive, Panama City Beach, FL 32408, (850) 236-6000.
• Department of Children and Families
  • Agency for Persons with Disabilities
    • Public input for improving APD policy and practices related to supporting employment outcomes for people with developmental disabilities. ; October 8, 2013, 1:30 p.m.- 3:30 p.m.; (888) 670-3525, Participant Code-5106539718, then # Agency for ...
      • Hearing Meeting: (888) 670-3525, Participant Code-5106539718, then # Agency for Persons with Disabilities 4030 Esplanade Way, Conference Room 301 Tallahassee, FL 32399
• Department of Economic Opportunity
  • Departmental
    • Regular recurring meeting to review project status and act on any decisions required of the Committee; Wednesday, October 30, 2013. 10:30 a.m. - 12:00 noon; Caldwell Building, Conference room B-49, 107 E. Madison Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32399 ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Caldwell Building, Conference room B-49, 107 E. Madison Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32399 or by conference call: 1 (888) 670-3525 Passcode 1188081993 then #
• Department of Elder Affairs
  • Departmental
    • The Department of Elder Affairs announces the convening of a public meeting with the Area Agencies on Aging (AAA) and other stakeholders to evaluate and develop a plan related to future procurement for existing local services that expand long-term ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Conference Call, Call-In Number 1-888-670-3525, Conference Code: 4737170075.
• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • MRGMiami
    • The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) District Six, in conjunction with the Florida’s Turnpike Enterprise (FTE), will conduct a Public Information Meeting in lieu of the previously advertised and noticed Public Hearing for the Golden ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Betty T. Ferguson Recreational Complex, 3000 NW 199th Street, Miami Gardens, FL 33056
• Water Management Districts
  • St. Johns River Water Management District
    • Taylor Creek Reservoir Improvement Project, Rehabilitation of Major Flood Control Structures and Land Management issues.; Monday, October 7, 2013, 10 a.m., Projects and Land Committee site visit.; Starting location: Brevard County Government ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Starting location: Brevard County Government Complex, 2725 Judge Fran Jamieson Way, Viera FL 32940. The tour group will gather in the northeast quadrant of the Complex parking lot and depart for site visits. The location of the site visit may be changed due to inclement weather or other unforeseen circumstances. Notice of such change will be available by contacting: St. Johns River Water Management District, Attention: Julie Green, 4049 Reid Street, Palatka, FL 32177, via email at jgreen@sjrwmd.com or by phone at (386) 329-4240.
    • Discussion and consideration of District business including regulatory and non-regulatory matters. Staff may recommend approval of external amendments which affect the adopted budget. NOTE: One or more Governing Board members may attend and ...
      • Hearing Meeting: District Headquarters, 4049 Reid Street (Hwy 100 West), Palatka, FL 32177.

6. Notices Regarding Bids, Proposals and Purchasing

• Department of Corrections
  • Departmental
    • Department of Corrections, Departmental
• Department of Education
  • University of Central Florida
    • Department of Education, University of Central Florida

7. Miscellaneous

• Department of Juvenile Justice
  • Departmental
    • Department of Juvenile Justice, Departmental
• 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
    • Agency for Health Care Administration, Certificate of Need
    • Agency for Health Care Administration, Certificate of Need
• Department of Health
  • Division of Family Health Services
    • Department of Health, Division of Family Health Services
• Department of Financial Services
  • Finance
    • Department of Financial Services, Finance