Vol. 39, No. 174 (09/06/2013)

1. Notices of Development of Proposed Rules and Negotiated Rulemaking

• Department of State
  • Division of Elections
    • This new proposed rule is required to incorporate by reference a new form DS-DE 136 entitled “Election Day Absentee Ballot Delivery Affidavit” that the Department of State is required to adopt pursuant to Chapter 2013-57, Laws of Florida. In order ...
• Department of Children and Families
  • Family Safety and Preservation Program
    • The purpose of this rule development is to conform to new provisions of Section 409.1451, Florida Statutes, which was amended during the 2013 Legislative Session. The effect will be to rename this chapter; a significant modification to the existing ...
• Department of Health
  • Board of Pharmacy
    • The board proposes the rule development to update and correct the terminology and labeling requirements for nuclear pharmacies.
    • The board proposed the rule amendment to reorganize the existing language, remove duplicative language, use consistent terms for central fill pharmacies, and refers to Class II institutional pharmacies in addition to community pharmacies.
• Department of Elder Affairs
  • Federal Aging Programs
    • The Department of Elder Affairs announces the convening of rulemaking proceedings to implement, interpret or prescribe policies regarding section 429.28(1)(j), Florida Statutes, which states that every resident of an assisted living facility shall ...
• Department of Health
  • Board of Pharmacy
    • The Board proposes the development of rule amendments to clarify language, to update existing penalties and to set forth additional violations and appropriate penalties.
• Department of Revenue
  • Corporate, Estate and Intangible Tax
    • Section 17, Chapter 2011-76, Laws of Florida, provides for the administration of the Florida research and development tax credit available to target industry businesses that claim and are allowed a federal credit under section 41 of the Internal ...
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Division of Pari-Mutuel Wagering
    • The purpose and effect of the proposed rules are as follows: to provide for uniform rules for the control, supervision, and direction of all applicants, permittees, and licensees for the holding, conducting, and operating of all race tracks, race ...
    • The purpose and effect of the proposed rule amendments is as follows: to provide for uniform rules for the control, supervision, and direction of all applicants, permittees, and licensees for the holding, conducting, and operating of all race tracks,...

2. Proposed Rules

• Department of Financial Services
  • Division of Consumer Services
    • The purpose of the amendment will be to conform the rule to the present wording of section 627.7074, F.S.
      • Due of Comment: 9/27/2013
• Department of Management Services
  • Division of Retirement
    • To incorporate by reference a revised division form.
      • Due of Comment: 9/27/2013
• Department of Health
  • Division of Emergency Preparedness and Community Support
    • To incorporate by reference the Florida Trauma Registry Manual and Data Dictionary, January 2014, DOH Pamphlet 150-13.
      • Due of Comment: 9/27/2013
• Department of Children and Families
  • Family Safety and Preservation Program
    • Chapter 2010-114, section 23, Laws of Florida, amended section 409.175(2)(k), Florida Statutes, to require summer camp employees to complete level 2 screening. Since enactment, there has been public concern with summer camp compliance with the law. ...
      • Due of Comment: 9/27/2013
• Department of Health
  • Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy and Mental Health Counseling
    • The Board proposes the rule promulgation to provide the course content requirement of continuing education courses for renewal laws and rules course.
      • Due of Comment: 9/27/2013

3. Emergency Rules

• Department of Revenue
  • Corporate, Estate and Intangible Tax
    • Research and Development Tax Credit

4. Petitions and Dispositions Regarding Rule Variance or Waiver

• Water Management Districts
  • Southwest Florida Water Management District
    • a variance or waiver. Petitioner’s Name: Brian and Constance Hale Rule No.: 40D-22.201 Nature of the rule for which variance or waiver is sought: lawn and landscape irrigation The Petition has been assigned tracking No. 13-4178.
• Department of Children and Families
  • Family Safety and Preservation Program
    • waiver of rule 65C-15.017(3), Florida Administraive Code, from, Gulf Coast Jewish Family & Community Services & Helen Callahan. Rule 65C-15.017(3), F.A.C., requires staff performing casework services shall have a bachelor’s degree in social work or ...
    • waiver of rule 65C-15.017(3), Florida Administrative Code, from Children's Home Society of Florida and Christopher Rosario. Rule 65C-15.017(3), F.A.C., requires staff performing casework services shall have a bachelor’s degree in social work or ...
    • waiver of rule 65C-15.017(3), Florida Administrative Code, from Youth and Family Alternatives, Inc. and Andea Sauls. Rule 65C-15.017(), F.A.C., requires staff performing casework services shall have a bachelor’s degree in social work or related area ...
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Division of Hotels and Restaurants
    • Douglas A. Fraser Towers Apartments. Petitioner seeks a variance of the requirements of an unspecified Section of A17.1, as adopted by 61C-5.001(1), Florida Administrative Code that requires upgrading the elevators which poses a significant ...
    • Daytona Beach Housing Authority Project. 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 ...
    • Terra Verde. Petitioner seeks an emergency variance of the requirements of ASME A17.1b, Section 2.2.2.5, as adopted by 61C-5.001(1), Florida Administrative Code that requires upgrading the elevators sump pump operations which poses a significant ...
    • Crown House Condo. Petitioner seeks an emergency variance of the requirements of ASME A17.3, Section 3.11.3, as adopted by 61C-5.001(1), Florida Administrative Code that requires upgrading the elevators with firefighters’ emergency operations which ...
    • On September 5, 2013 the Division issued an order. The Final Order was in response to a Petition for a Variance from The Courtney at Bay Pines, filed August 12, 2013, and advertised on August 16, 2013 in Vol. 39, No. 160, of the Florida ...
    • On September 5, 2013 the Division issued an order. The Final Order was in response to a Petition for an emergency Variance from Winter Haven MOB (1) filed August 22, 2013, and advertised on August 27, 2013 in Vol. 39, No. 167, of the Florida ...
    • On September 5, 2013 the Division issued an order. The Final Order was in response to a Petition for an emergency Variance from Winter Haven MOB (2), filed August 22, 2013, and advertised on August 27, 2013 in Vol. 39, No. 167, of the Florida ...

5. Notices of Meetings, Workshops and Public Hearings

• Department of Children and Families
  • Refugee Services
    • The purpose of the Palm Beach 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 Broward 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: TBD
    • Title: Reply Opening and Review of Mandatory Requirements for the Citizenship and Immigration Related Employability Services for Broward, Miami-Dade and Palm Beach Counties (ITN# SNR14K01). Description: As provided for in Sections 2.5 and 2.9 of ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Florida Department of Children and Families 1317 Winewood Blvd. Bldg. 5, Room 202 Tallahassee, FL 32399-0700
• Regional Planning Councils
  • Central Florida Regional Planning Council
    • A regular meeting of the Heartland 2060 Consortium Partners.; September 25, 2013, 9:30 a.m.; Heartland Workforce Board Room 5901 US Hwy 27 South, Suite 1 Sebring, FL 33870
      • Hearing Meeting: Heartland Workforce Board Room 5901 US Hwy 27 South, Suite 1 Sebring, FL 33870
• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • Southwood Shared Resource Center
    • Quarterly meeting of the SSRC Board of Trustees; Monday, September 16 , 2013, 1:30 p.m.; Turlington Building, Room 1706, 325 W. Gaines Street, Tallahassee, FL
      • Hearing Meeting: Turlington Building, Room 1706, 325 W. Gaines Street, Tallahassee, FL
• Department of Environmental Protection
  • Departmental
    • This is a public meeting to discuss the Draft Manatee River Basin Management Action Plan (BMAP). The primary topic of discussion during this meeting will be the BMAP and BMAP adoption process. ; September 23, 2013 at 2:00 p.m.; Manatee County ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Manatee County Public Library, 1301 Barcarrota Blvd. West, Bradenton, FL, 34205
    • This is a public meeting to discuss the Draft Alafia River Basin Management Action Plan (BMAP). The primary topic of discussion during this meeting will be the BMAP and BMAP adoption process.; September 24, 2013 at: 9: 30 a.m.; Florida Department of ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Florida Department of Environmental Protection Main Conference Room, 13051 N. Telecom Parkway, Temple Terrace, FL 33637
• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • City of Pembroke Pines
    • The City of Pembroke Pines, Florida, gives notice of second reading of a proposed ordinance governing a telecommunications company placing or maintaining telecommunications facilities in its roads or rights-of-way. The proposed ordinance amends ...
      • Hearing Meeting: City of Pembroke Pines Commission Chambers, 10100 Pines Boulevard, Pembroke Pines, FL 33026
• Agency for Health Care Administration
  • Departmental
    • This is a meeting of the State Consumer Health Information and Policy Advisory Council to which all interested parties are invited. The purpose is to conduct a meeting of key health care stakeholders to discuss issues relating to implementing ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Agency for Health Care Administration, Conference Room “A”, 2727 Mahan Drive, Tallahassee, Florida. Any person interested in participating by telephone may dial 1 (888) 670-3525/Participant Code: 3875036751. If you have any difficulty accessing the teleconference, please call the Florida Center’s main number at (850) 412-3730.
• Department of Education
  • Education Practices Commission
    • The Organizational Meeting, Interviews and Hiring are for a New Executive Director to be named for the Commission. The Business Meeting is for the Education Practices Commission to discuss the business of the Commission. The Hearing Panels of the ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Four Points by Sheraton 316 West Tennessee Street Tallahassee, Florida 32301 (850) 422-0071
• Navigation Districts
  • West Coast Inland Navigation District
    • To conduct the regular business of the Navigation District; Friday, September 13, 2013, 4:00 p.m. with the First Public Hearing at 5:01 p.m.; Venice City Hall, 401 w. Venice Avenue, Venice, FL 34285
      • Hearing Meeting: Venice City Hall, 401 w. Venice Avenue, Venice, FL 34285
• Department of Financial Services
  • Departmental
    • This is the first meeting of the User Experience Task Force created in Section 2, Chapter No. 2013-054, Laws of Florida. The purpose of the meeting is to elect a chair of the committee and to provide information relating to the Task Force’s October ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Larson Building, 200 E. Gaines St., Room 116, Tallahassee, Florida 32399.
• 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
• Water Management Districts
  • South Florida Water Management District
    • Public Meeting to Discuss Regulatory Matters All or part of these meetings will be video-conferenced in order to permit maximum participation from the South Florida Water Management District Service Centers located at ; Wednesday, September 18, ...
      • Hearing Meeting: South Florida Water Management District, B-1 Bill Storch Conference Room 3301 Gun Club Road, West Palm Beach, FL, 33406
• Department of Children and Families
  • Agency for Persons with Disabilities
    • Monthly Meeting; October 9, 2013, 12:00 Noon; 404 Imperial Blvd., Lakeland, Fl. 33803
      • Hearing Meeting: 404 Imperial Blvd., Lakeland, Fl. 33803
• Department of Education
  • Departmental
    • Florida Rehabilitation Council will talk about possible action to proposed legislation (U.S Senate Bill-1356) ; September 23, 2013, 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.; Conference Call (888) 670-3525 Conference Code 7923533220
      • Hearing Meeting: Conference Call (888) 670-3525 Conference Code 7923533220
• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • William W. "Bill" Hinkley Center for Solid and Hazardous Waste Management
    • Research agenda and other guidance matters.; September 27, 2013; Embassy Suites Orlando - Lake Buena Vista
      • Hearing Meeting: Embassy Suites Orlando - Lake Buena Vista
  • American Consulting Engineers
    • Representatives from the Florida Department of Transportation will be available at this open house to answer your questions and listen to your concerns regarding the proposed SR 76 (Kanner Highway) Final Design Project from SW Lost River Road to ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Wolf High Technology Center, Indian River State College, 2400 SE Salerno Road, Stuart, FL 34997
• Water Management Districts
  • South Florida Water Management District
    • A Public Workshop sponsored by the Water Resources Advisory Commission (WRAC) regarding recreational issues and opportunities within the South Florida Water Management District. The public is advised that it is possible that one or more members of ...
      • Hearing Meeting: South Florida Water Management District, B-1 Auditorium, 3301 Gun Club Road, West Palm Beach, FL 33406.
• Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
  • Division of Administration
    • This is a meeting to discuss general board business. The Executive Committee will meet at 10:00 a.m. and the Full Board will meet at 12:00 p.m.; Friday, September 13, 2013, 10:00 a.m., 12:00 p.m.; Flagler County Offices, 1769 East Moody Blvd., Bldg....
      • Hearing Meeting: Flagler County Offices, 1769 East Moody Blvd., Bldg. 2, Bunnell, FL 32110
• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • ATKINS - Orlando
    • Alternatives Public Meeting for I-95/Viera Boulevard Interchange Project Development and Environment Study; September 17, 2013 4:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.; Viera Regional Community Center
      • Hearing Meeting: Viera Regional Community Center
• Florida Commission on Offender Review
  • Departmental
    • Objective Parole Guidelines; September 13, 2013, 10:30 a.m.; 4070 Esplanade Way, Tallahassee, FL 32399
      • Hearing Meeting: 4070 Esplanade Way, Tallahassee, FL 32399
• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • Scalar Consulting Group Inc.
    • This Public Information Meeting is being held to allow interested persons an opportunity to express their views concerning the location, proposed design, social, economic, and environmental effects of the proposed intersection improvements to SR 817 ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Knight Auditorium (Carl DeSantis Building) at Nova Southeastern University, 3301 College Avenue, Davie, Florida 33314. A parking pass will be needed for free parking on the second level (or above) in the parking garage across from the Carl DeSantis Building. Please contact Mr. Jeffrey Robbert, P.E., at (954) 777-4648 or toll free at (866) 336-8435, extension 4648, or by email at jeffrey.robbert@dot.state.fl.us to obtain a parking pass.
• Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
  • Florida Forest Service
    • General meeting items of the Off-Highway Vehicle Recreation Advisory Committee.; Tuesday, October 1, 2013, 1:00 pm; Doyle Conner Building, Eyster Auditorium, 3125 Conner Boulevard, Tallahassee, FL 32399-1650
      • Hearing Meeting: Doyle Conner Building, Eyster Auditorium, 3125 Conner Boulevard, Tallahassee, FL 32399-1650
• Department of Environmental Protection
  • Departmental
    • This is a public meeting to discuss technical issues related to the initiation of the Upper Wakulla River and Wakulla Springs Basin Management Action Plan (BMAP). The primary topic of discussion during this meeting will be the BMAP development ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Woodville Community Center, Live Oak Room, 8000 Old Woodville Road, Tallahassee, Florida, 32305
• Department of Health
  • Board of Chiropractic Medicine
    • For cases previously heard by the panel.; Thursday, October 10, 2013, commencing at 9:30 a.m., at meet me number (888) 670-3525, participate code 9238150597.; Department of Health, 4042 Bald Cypress Way, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-3257.
      • Hearing Meeting: Department of Health, 4042 Bald Cypress Way, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-3257.
• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • Enterprise Florida, Inc.
    • A regular scheduled meeting for the consideration of matters properly brought before the board of the Florida Development Finance Corporation.; Wednesday, September 18, 2013, 2:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m.; Enterprise Florida, Inc. 800 North Magnolia ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Enterprise Florida, Inc. 800 North Magnolia Avenue, Suite 1100 Orlando, FL 32803
• Department of Health
  • Board of Orthotists and Prosthetists
    • Rules Committee Meeting.; Thursday, October 24, 2013, commencing at 2:00 p.m.; Rosen Shingle Creek, 9939 Universal Boulevard, Orlando, Florida 32819 (407) 996-1470.
      • Hearing Meeting: Rosen Shingle Creek, 9939 Universal Boulevard, Orlando, Florida 32819 (407) 996-1470.
  • Board of Pharmacy
    • General board business.; Tuesday, October 8, 2013 at 1:00 p.m. and Wednesday, October 9, 2013 at 9:00 a.m.; Wyndham Bay Point Resort, 4114 Jan Cooley Drive, Panama City Beach, FL 32408, (850) 236-6000.
      • Hearing Meeting: Wyndham Bay Point Resort, 4114 Jan Cooley Drive, Panama City Beach, FL 32408, (850) 236-6000.
  • Board of Orthotists and Prosthetists
    • General board meeting.; Friday, October 25, 2013, commencing at 9:00 a.m.; Rosen Shingle Creek, 9939 Universal Boulevard, Orlando, Florida 32819 (407) 996-1470.
      • Hearing Meeting: Rosen Shingle Creek, 9939 Universal Boulevard, Orlando, Florida 32819 (407) 996-1470.
  • Board of Pharmacy
    • Rule 64B16-27.700, 64B16-27.797, and USP 797.; Friday, September 20, 2013, 9:00a.m.; The Peabody Hotel, 9801 International Drive, Orlando, FL 32819. (407) 352-4000.
      • Hearing Meeting: The Peabody Hotel, 9801 International Drive, Orlando, FL 32819. (407) 352-4000.

6. Notices of Petitions and Dispositions Regarding Declaratory Stat

• Department of Health
  • Board of Medicine
    • Stephanie Norris, MS, RDN, LDN on September 4, 2013.; The Petitioner seeks a declaratory statement from the Council with regard to Section 468.503, Florida Statutes, as it relates to the professional title "Sport Nutritionist". Except for good ...
  • Board of Psychology
    • Robin J. Wilson, Ph.D. ABPP; The Notice of Petition for Declaratory Statement was published in Volume 39, No. 109, of the June 5, 2013, Florida Administrative Register. Petitioner appears to be requesting the Board’s interpretation of section 490....

7. Notices Regarding Bids, Proposals and Purchasing

• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • Healthy Start Community Coalition of Okaloosa-Walton Counties, Inc.
    • Other Agencies and Organizations, Healthy Start Community Coalition of Okaloosa-Walton Counties, Inc.
• Department of Management Services
  • Division of Building Construction
    • Department of Management Services, Division of Building Construction

8. Miscellaneous

• 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 Environmental Protection
  • Office of the Secretary
    • Department of Environmental Protection, Office of the Secretary
• Public Service Commission
  • Departmental
    • Public Service Commission, Departmental