Vol. 40, No. 172 (09/04/2014)

1. Notices of Development of Proposed Rules and Negotiated Rulemaking

• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Florida Real Estate Appraisal Board
    • The Board proposes the substantial rewrite of the rule to clarify the qualifications and procedures for issuance of certification.
• Department of Children and Families
  • Economic Self-Sufficiency Program
    • The revisions of this administrative rule are required by s.2, 2014-119, Laws of Florida, signed into law June 13, 2014. The revisions explain how temporary absence from the state will be determined for Temporary Cash Assistance (TCA). The ...
• Department of Financial Services
  • Division of Insurance Agent and Agency Services
    • Section 627.4553, F.S., was created by Chapter 2014-123, Laws of Florida, and took effect on July 1, 2014. It requires an insurance agent or insurance company to provide certain information to the consumer prior to surrender of an annuity or life ...
• Department of Education
  • State Board of Education
    • The purpose of this rule development is to conform to statutory changes enacted by the 2014 Florida Legislature. As a result of the addition of section 1008.22(9), Florida Statutes (F.S.), Rule 6A-1.0943, F.A.C., is being revised to provide a ...
    • The purpose of this rule development is to revise Form 313181 as referenced in paragraph (10)(b) of rule 6A-6.0331. Specifically section 1003.4282, F.S., was amended during the 2014 legislative session to create new standard diploma options for ...

2. Proposed Rules

• Department of Legal Affairs
  • Division of Victim Services and Criminal Justice Programs
    • To add Human Trafficking Relocation Assistance to the program.
      • Due of Comment: 9/25/2014
• Department of Health
  • Board of Medicine
    • The proposed rule repeal is intended to delete language which is no longer necessary. Some of the language which is still appropriate is being put into rule 64B8-9.0141.
      • Due of Comment: 9/25/2014
    • The proposed rule amendment is intended merge some of the language which is currently contained in rule 64B8-9.014 into the telemedicine practice rule.
      • Due of Comment: 9/25/2014
    • The proposed rule amendment is intended to clarify the number of hours of continuing medical education (CME) credit a physician may receive for the supervision or monitoring of physicians who are under direct or indirect supervision.
      • Due of Comment: 9/25/2014
  • Board of Hearing Aid Specialists
    • To change the initial licensure fee and the biennial renewal licensure fee.
      • Due of Comment: 9/25/2014
    • To notify members of the public of their rights to comment at Board meetings.
      • Due of Comment: 9/25/2014

3. Notices of Changes, Corrections and Withdrawals

• Department of Health
  • Board of Physical Therapy Practice
    • Licensure as a Physical Therapist by Examination
    • Licensure by Endorsement
    • Licensure as a Physical Therapist Assistant by Examination
    • Licensure by Endorsement
  • Board of Massage Therapy
    • Qualification
    • Colonics Training through Apprenticeship

4. Emergency Rules

• Department of Children and Families
  • Agency for Persons with Disabilities
    • Definitions, Allocations algorithm, General Provisions, Establishment of the iBudget Amount, iBudget Cost Pan

5. Petitions and Dispositions Regarding Rule Variance or Waiver

• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Division of Hotels and Restaurants
    • On July 30, 2014 the Division of Hotels and Restaurants received a Petition for a Routine Variance for Subparagraph 61C-1.004(1)(a), Florida Administrative Code and Paragraph 5-202.11(A), 2009 FDA Food Code from Tropicale located in Orlando. The ...
    • On August 07, 2014 the Division of Hotels and Restaurants received a Petition for an Emergency Variance for Subparagraph 61C-1.004(1)(a), Florida Administrative Code, Section 5-203.13, 2009 FDA Food Code, Subparagraph 3-305.11(A)(2), 2009 FDA Food ...
    • On August 07, 2014 the Division of Hotels and Restaurants received a Petition for an Emergency Variance for Subparagraph 61C-1.004(1)(a), Florida Administrative Code, Section 5-203.13, 2009 FDA Food Code, Subparagraph 3-305.11(A)(2), 2009 FDA Food ...
    • On August 14, 2014 the Division of Hotels and Restaurants received a Petition for an Emergency Variance for Subparagraph 61C-1.004(1)(a), Florida Administrative Code, Section 5-203.13, 2009 FDA Food Code, Paragraph 5-202.11(A), 2009 FDA Food Code, ...
    • On August 18, 2014 the Division of Hotels and Restaurants received a Petition for an Emergency Variance for Paragraph 61C-4.010(7) Florida Administrative Code and Paragraph 61C-4.010(6), Florida Administrative Code from White Star Baking Facility ...
    • On August 18, 2014 the Division of Hotels and Restaurants received a Petition for an Emergency Variance for Paragraph 4-301.12(A), 2009 FDA Food Code and Paragraph 61C-4.010(5), Florida Administrative Code, Subparagraph 61C-1.004(1)(a), Florida ...
• Department of Health
  • Board of Physical Therapy Practice
    • of the issuance of an Order regarding the Petition for Variance or Waiver for Roselle R. Jardiel-Rumbaoa, filed on March 27, 2014. The Notice of Petition for Variance or Waiver was published in Volume 40, No. 75, of the April 17, 2014, Florida ...
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Board of Cosmetology
    • of the issuance of an Order regarding the Petition for Variance or Waiver for Linda M. Campbell, filed on May 22, 2014. Petitioner was requesting a variance or waiver of the rule relating to the minimum passing score and level of acceptability in ...
    • of the issuance of an Order regarding the Petition for Variance or Waiver for Melinda Grimmage, filed on June 10, 2014. Petitioner did not cite any section of the Florida Statutes. However, it appears that the Petitioner was requesting a variance of ...
• Department of Children and Families
  • Family Safety and Preservation Program
    • waiver of rule 65C-14.055(2), Florida Administrative Code, from The Center for Family and Child Enrichment and Osdel Martinez. Rule 65C-14.055(2), F.A.C., requires staff responsible for supervision, evaluation and monitoring of direct child care ...
    • waiver of rule 65C-14.055(2), Florida Administrative Code, from The Center for Child Enrichment and Oslayde Martinez. Rule 65C-14.055(2), F.A.C., require staff responsbile for supervision, evaluation and monitoring of direct child care staff shall ...
    • waiver of rule 65C-14.055(4), Florida Administrative Code, from Hibiscus Children's Center and Staci Evans. Rule 65C-14.055(4), F.A.C., requires staff responsible for the supervision, evaluatin and monitoring of direct care staff shall have a ...
    • waiver of rule 65C-15.017(3), Florida Administrative Code, from Wesley House Family Services and Becky Ranney. Rule 65C-15.017(3), F.A.C., states agency staff responsible for performing casework services shall have a bachelor’s degree in social ...

6. Notices of Meetings, Workshops and Public Hearings

• Department of Children and Families
  • Refugee Services
    • The purpose of the Pensacola 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
    • The purpose of the Pensacola 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: Pastoral Center 11 North B Street Pensacola, FL 32502
• Regional Utility Authorities
  • Tampa Bay Water - A Regional Water Supply Authority
    • Executive Committee Meeting; Monday, September 15, 2014, 10:00 a.m.; Tampa Bay Water Administrative Offices, 2575 Enterprise Road, Clearwater, FL 33763
      • Hearing Meeting: Tampa Bay Water Administrative Offices, 2575 Enterprise Road, Clearwater, FL 33763
• Regional Planning Councils
  • Southwest Florida Regional Planning Council
    • The regular monthly meeting of the SWFRPC. Immediately following the SWFRPC meeting there will be a presentation given on SolarReadyFlorida which all members are invited to attend.; Thursday, September 18, 2014, 9:00 a.m.; Southwest Florida Regional ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Southwest Florida Regional Planning Council - 1st floor conference room - 1926 Victoria Avenue in Fort Myers
• Department of Financial Services
  • Division of State Fire Marshal
    • The Department is holding a second workshop for the purpose of exploring options with the public for the implementation of changes to the procedures for state firefighter certification exam day. The workshop may also include a general discussion ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Florida State Fire College, 11655 NW Gainesville Road, Ocala, FL 34482
    • Regular Meeting; Thursday, October 2, 2014 at 1:00 p.m.; Florida State Fire College, 11655 NW Gainesville Rd, Ocala or via conference call #850-413-1558 Conference ID: 7715672
      • Hearing Meeting: Florida State Fire College, 11655 NW Gainesville Rd, Ocala or via conference call #850-413-1558 Conference ID: 7715672
    • Regular Meeting; Thursday, October 2, 2014 10 minutes after adjournment of the FFIRS meeting which begins at 1:00 p.m.; Florida State Fire College, 11655 NW Gainesville Rd, Ocala or via conference call 850-413-1558 Conference ID#: 7715672
      • Hearing Meeting: Florida State Fire College, 11655 NW Gainesville Rd, Ocala or via conference call 850-413-1558 Conference ID#: 7715672
• Water Management Districts
  • Southwest Florida Water Management District
    • Governing Board Tentative Budget Hearing: Governing Board adoption of District tentative millage rate and budget for Fiscal Year 2014-15. All or part of this meeting may be conducted by means of communications media technology in order to permit ...
      • Hearing Meeting: SWFWMD Tampa Service Office, 7601 Hwy 301 North, Tampa FL 33637
• Department of Health
  • Division of Family Health Services
    • Diabetes Advisory Council Quarterly Business Meeting Conference Call: # 888.670.3525 Participant Code: 621.874.5338 (then #); October 30, 2014, 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.; Smith Auditorium, 900 University Boulevard North Jacksonville, Florida 32211
      • Hearing Meeting: Smith Auditorium, 900 University Boulevard North Jacksonville, Florida 32211
• Water Management Districts
  • South Florida Water Management District
    • FY2016 Project Proposals; Monday September 15, 2014, 12:00 p.m; Jupiter Emergency Operations Center, 3133 Washington Street, Jupiter FL 33458
      • Hearing Meeting: Jupiter Emergency Operations Center, 3133 Washington Street, Jupiter FL 33458
• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • Citizens Property Insurance Corporation
    • Topics to include but not limited to financial statements and committee reports.; September 24, 2014, 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.; The Alfond Inn, 300 East New England Ave., Winter Park, FL 32789; Dial In: 888-942-8686; Conference ID: 5743735657#
      • Hearing Meeting: The Alfond Inn, 300 East New England Ave., Winter Park, FL 32789; Dial In: 888-942-8686; Conference ID: 5743735657#
• Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
  • Division of Food Safety
    • A general meeting of the Florida Food Safety and Food Defense Advisory Council will be held to discuss topics including: FSMA phase II implementation, compliance and enforcement statistics, microbiological surveillance programs, Genome Trakr genome ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Eyster Auditorium, The Conner Building, 3125 Conner Boulevard, Tallahassee, Florida
• Department of State
  • Division of Library and Information Services
    • The purpose of workshop is to discuss a rule amendment that incorporates by reference general retention schedules, which are established by the Division of Library and Information Services in the Department of State and are used by agencies in the ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Herndon Branch Library 4324 E. Colonial Drive Orlando, FL 32803
• Department of Health
  • Division of Children's Medical Services
    • The Department of Health, Children’s Medical Services, The Agency for Health Care Administration, and the Children’s Medical Services Cardiac Technical Advisory Panel are scheduling a conference call to discuss collaborative opportunities to both ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Department of Health, 2585 Merchants Row, Room 210AA Tallahassee, FL 32399 1(888)670-3525, participant code: 538 249 6242
• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • MRGMiami
    • The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) District Six, will conduct a Project Advisory Committee (PAC) Meeting for the State Road (SR) 826/Palmetto Expressway Project Development and Environment (PD&E) Study from State Road (SR) 93/I-75 to ...
      • Hearing Meeting: St. Thomas University, Bobcat Hall, 16401 NW 37 Avenue, Miami Gardens, FL 33054
• Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
  • Departmental
    • Old and New Business; September, 29, 2014, at 9:30 a.m.; Florida State Fairgrounds
      • Hearing Meeting: Florida State Fairgrounds
    • Old and New Business; September 29th, 2014, 10:30 a.m.; Florida State Fairgrounds
      • Hearing Meeting: Florida State Fairgrounds
• Water Management Districts
  • Southwest Florida Water Management District
    • Southern Water Use Caution Area (SWUCA) Ridge Lakes Stakeholder Workgroup Meeting. Discussion is focused on evaluating and recommendations for adjustments to the strategies in the SWUCA Recovery Strategy intended to meet the minimum lake levels ...
      • Hearing Meeting: James P. Austin Community Center, 315 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Blvd., Lake Wales, FL 33853
• Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
  • Departmental
    • Old and New Business; September 29, 2014, 1:00 p.m.; Florida State Fairgrounds
      • Hearing Meeting: Florida State Fairgrounds
• Department of Legal Affairs
  • Departmental
    • Annual Report Committee NOTE: In the absence of quorum, items on this agenda will be discussed as workshop, and notes will be recorded although no formal action will be taken. If you have any questions, please call (850) 414-3300. -; September ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Please call (850) 414-3300 for instructions on participation.
• Department of Management Services
  • Division of Purchasing
    • In accordance with the timeframe set forth in section 120.525, Florida Statutes, a Pre-Proposal Vendor Conference is hereby noticed within the timeline for the Request for Proposal (RFP)(Number: 06-80141800-W) for Mail Services. The Department ...
      • Hearing Meeting: 4050 Esplanade Way, Room 101 Tallahassee, Florida 32399
• Department of Health
  • Departmental
    • The Florida Department of Health, Division of Community Health Promotion, Bureau of Family Health Services, Maternal and Child Health Section is hosting the second MCH Needs Assessment Advisory Workgroup meeting. The purpose of this meeting is to ...
      • Hearing Meeting: The Florida Department of Health 2585 Merchants Row Blvd., Suite 135Q Tallahassee, FL 32311 or you may join the meeting online at https://global.gotomeeting.com/meeting/join/351859685 and by telephone at 1-877-309-2070 Access Code: 351-859-685 Audio PIN: Shown after joining the meeting Meeting ID:351-859-685
• Regional Planning Councils
  • Withlacoochee Regional Planning Council
    • The WRPC Board of Directors will meet to conduct the regular business of the Council.; WRPC Board of Directors, Thursday, September 18, 2014, 7:00 p.m.; Withlacoochee Regional Planning Council, 1241 S. W. 10th Street, Ocala, FL 34471-0323
      • Hearing Meeting: Withlacoochee Regional Planning Council, 1241 S. W. 10th Street, Ocala, FL 34471-0323
• Department of Transportation
  • Departmental
    • To receive public comments on proposed changes to Rule Chapter 14-10, Florida Administrative Code, Outdoor Advertising Regulation and Highway Beautification Program. A copy of the initial draft language is available at www.dot.state.fl.us/...
      • Hearing Meeting: Department of Transportation, Burns Building Room 479, 605 Suwannee Street, Tallahassee, Florida
• Public Service Commission
  • Departmental
    • Docket No. 140165-EI; 10/2/14 9:30 am; Commission Hearing Room 148, Betty Easley Conference Center, 4075 Esplanade Way, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0850.
      • Hearing Meeting: Commission Hearing Room 148, Betty Easley Conference Center, 4075 Esplanade Way, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0850.
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Board of Pilot Commissioners
    • General Board business.; September 22nd, 2014, 10:00 am; 1.888.670.3525, participant passcode: 6493057517#
      • Hearing Meeting: 1.888.670.3525, participant passcode: 6493057517#
  • Board of Professional Engineers
    • Review applications for licensure and other general business of the committees. If you would like to participate in the call, please contact Rebecca Sammons at 850.521.0500 ext. 114 at least 48 hours prior to the date of the meeting.; September 16, ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Florida Board of Professional Engineers 2639 North Monroe St. Building B-112 Tallahassee, FL 32303
  • Board of Pilot Commissioners
    • Deputy Pilot Advancement Committee; September 22nd, 2014, 10:00 am; 1.888.670.3525, participant passcode: 6493057517#
      • Hearing Meeting: 1.888.670.3525, participant passcode: 6493057517#
  • Board of Professional Engineers
    • Review applications for licensure and other general business of the committees. If you would like to participate in the call, please contact Rebecca Sammons at 850.521.0500 ext. 114 at least 48 hours prior to the date of the meeting.; September 16, ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Florida Board of Professional Engineers 2639 North Monroe St. Building B-112 Tallahassee, FL 32303
    • Although this meeting is open to the public, the Probable Cause Panel meeting may be closed consistent with law. If you wish to participate in any public portion of the Probable Cause Panel Meeting, please contact Rebecca Sammons at least 48 hours ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Florida Board of Professional Engineers 2639 North Monroe St. Building B-112 Tallahassee, FL 32303
• Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
  • Division of Administration
    • This is a meeting of the Executive Committee and Building Committee to discuss general business.; Thursday, September 9, 2014; 4:30 p.m.; Florida Horse Park; 11008 S. Highway 475; Ocala, Florida 34480
      • Hearing Meeting: Florida Horse Park; 11008 S. Highway 475; Ocala, Florida 34480

7. Notices of Petitions and Dispositions Regarding Declaratory Stat

• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Board of Accountancy
    • Michele K. Sheerahamed, CPA, filed on August 27, 2014.; The petition seeks the Board’s interpretation of Rule 61H1-23.002, F.A.C., regarding the proper disposition of client records. Except for good cause shown, motions for leave to intervene must ...
  • Board of Cosmetology
    • Holly Bonk; Petitioner was requesting clarification regarding employment by a salon and cites section 477.0263, Florida Statutes The Notice of Petition for Declaratory Statement was published in Volume 40, No. 125, of the June 10, 2014, Florida ...
• Department of Health
  • Board of Physical Therapy Practice
    • Brittany DeCroes, P.T.,; The Notice of Petition for Declaratory Statement was published in Volume 40, No. 64 of the April 2, 2014, Florida Administrative Register. The Board considered the Petition at a duly-noticed public meeting held on May 2, ...
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Board of Cosmetology
    • Benefit Cosmetics, LLC.; Petitioner was requesting clarification regarding the requirement that a salon must have toilet and lavatory facilities accessible to the general public and cites Rules 61G5-20.005(2) and (5), Florida Administrative Code. ...
  • Division of Alcoholic Beverages and Tobacco
    • Hukids, Inc., DS 2014-108 on August 20, 2014. ; The Petitioner seeks the Division’s interpretation as to whether or not the petitioner, or its affiliate are prohibited from obtaining a CMB manufacturer license for the Petitioner’s current licensed ...
  • Florida Real Estate Commission
    • James E. Parker, Boss Group International, LLC; The Notice of Petition for Declaratory Statement was published in Volume 40, No. 121, of the June 23, 2014, Florida Administrative Register. The Commission’s Order, filed on August 20, 2014, denies the ...

8. Miscellaneous

• Florida Land and Water Adjudicatory Commission
  • Departmental
    • Land and Water Adjudicatory Commission, Departmental
• Department of Financial Services
  • FSC - Financial Institution Regulation
    • Department of Financial Services, FSC - Financial Institution Regulation
• 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 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