Vol. 42, No. 174 (09/07/2016)

1. Notices of Development of Proposed Rules and Negotiated Rulemaking

• Department of Revenue
  • Departmental
    • The changes to Form DR-655 (Tax Type/Tax Type Code – Florida e-Services), incorporated by reference in Rule 12-24.011, F.A.C., are to add two new types of taxes which are now being collected on behalf of the Department of Business and Professional ...
  • Sales and Use Tax
    • The purpose of the proposed amendments to Rule 12A-1.0115, F.A.C., is to incorporate the expanded exemption for food and beverages sold by qualified veterans organizations to their members as provided in Chapter 2016-220, L.O.F. The purpose of ...
    • The purpose of the proposed amendments to Rule 12A-13.002, F.A.C., is to adopt, by reference, changes to a form used by the Department in the administration of motor vehicle warranty fees. This promulgation will update formatting on the form, and ...
    • Chapter 2016-059, Laws of Florida (L.O.F.), modified provisions related to secondhand dealers to add a kiosk option, and to clarify registration and holding requirements for dealers. The purpose of the proposed amendments to Rule 12A-17.003, F.A.C.,...
    • The purpose of the proposed amendments to Rule 12A-19.100, F.A.C., is to adopt, by reference, changes to forms used to report the Florida communications services tax. These changes are limited to annual tax rate adjustments for local jurisdictions ...
  • Miscellaneous Tax
    • The purpose of the proposed amendments to Rule 12B-5.150, F.A.C., is to clarify registration procedures for fuel dealers by amending Form DR-156 (Florida Fuel or Pollutants Tax Application). The purpose of the proposed amendments to Rule 12B-5.300,...
    • The purpose of the proposed amendments to Rule 12B-6.005, F.A.C., is to adopt, by reference, changes to the Gross Receipts Tax Return, form DR-133.
    • The purpose of the proposed amendments to Rule 12B-8.003, F.A.C., is to adopt, by reference, changes to three forms used in the administration of the insurance premium taxes, fees, and surcharges.
  • Corporate, Estate and Intangible Tax
    • Section 14 of Chapter 2016-220, Laws of Florida (L.O.F.), modified the way “adjusted federal income” is defined and calculated for Florida Corporate Income Tax purposes. The purpose of changes to Rule 12C-1.013, F.A.C., is to provide guidance to ...
  • Sales and Use Tax
    • The purpose of the proposed amendments to Rule 12A-1.087, F.A.C., is to incorporate legislative changes in Section 12, Chapter 2016-220, Laws of Florida. The new exemption created in that section allows for the exempt sale of certain postharvest ...

2. Notices of Changes, Corrections and Withdrawals

• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Board of Professional Engineers
    • Signature, Date and Seal Shall Be Affixed, Procedures for Electronically Signing and Sealing Electronically Transmitted Plans, Specifications, Reports or Other Documents

3. Petitions and Dispositions Regarding Rule Variance or Waiver

• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Division of Hotels and Restaurants
    • an Emergency Variance from Grab and Go Home Cooking, LLC located in Tallahassee “(1) to re- open its doors: (2) to “grandfather” Grab and Go into the restaurant industry due to that fact that Domino’s Pizza was allowed to operate at 4019 Fred George ...
  • Board of Accountancy
    • variance or waiver filed by William Matthew Karalius, seeking a variance or waiver of Rule 61H1-28.0052(1)(b), Florida Administrative Code, that requires candidates to pass all four test sections of the CPA Examination within a rolling eighteen-...

4. Notices of Meetings, Workshops and Public Hearings

• Regional Planning Councils
  • Southwest Florida Regional Planning Council
    • The SWFRPC's Executive Committee will hold a meeting to discuss proposed reorganization.; September 15, 2016 at 8:15 a.m.; SWFRPC Offices 1400 Colonial Boulevard Suite 1 Fort Myers
      • Hearing Meeting: SWFRPC Offices 1400 Colonial Boulevard Suite 1 Fort Myers
• Executive Office of the Governor
  • Division of Emergency Management
    • Establish subgroups and breakout sessions, risk assessment, hazard review and selection, mitigation measure organization, plan maintenance review and state capability assessment. The Division reserves the right to issue amendments, addenda, and ...
      • Hearing Meeting: William E. Sadowski Office Building 2555 Shumard Oak Blvd. Randall Kelley Training Room, 305 Tallahassee, FL 32399
• Department of Education
  • State Board of Education
    • Regular Board Meeting; September 21, 2016, 3:00 p.m.; Telephone Conference number 1(888) 670-3525, Participant Passcode 1242528392 then #
      • Hearing Meeting: Telephone Conference number 1(888) 670-3525, Participant Passcode 1242528392 then #
• Water Management Districts
  • South Florida Water Management District
    • General meeting, presentation of Fiscal Year 2018 projects and committee ranking; Monday, September 19, 2016,12:00 p.m. Loxahatchee River Preservation Initiative Meeting; Jupiter Emergency Operations Center 3133 Washington Street, Jupiter FL ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Jupiter Emergency Operations Center 3133 Washington Street, Jupiter FL 33458
• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • Pasco-Pinellas Area Agency on Aging
    • Items related to Area Agency on Aging of Pasco-Pinellas business and Board of Directors oversight.; Monday, September 17, 2016 at 9:30 AM; 9549 Koger Blvd., Suite 100, St. Petersburg, FL 33702
      • Hearing Meeting: 9549 Koger Blvd., Suite 100, St. Petersburg, FL 33702
• Department of Health
  • Division of Children's Medical Services
    • The Florida Interagency Coordinating Council for Infants and Toddlers is conducting a quarterly meeting to advise and assist Florida's Early Steps Program.; October 13, 2016, 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.; Florida Department of Health 4025 Esplanade Way, ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Florida Department of Health 4025 Esplanade Way, Room # 301 Tallahassee, Florida 32399
• State Board of Administration
  • Departmental
    • This is a meeting of the Trustees of the SBA to obtain approval to file Rule 19-8.010, F.A.C., Reimbursement Contract, for Notice of Proposed Rule and to file this rule for adoption if no member of the public timely requests a hearing or, if a ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Cabinet Meeting Room, Lower Level, The Capitol, Tallahassee, Florida.
• Department of Health
  • Board of Chiropractic Medicine
    • This meeting has been cancelled.; September 6, 2016, 1:00 p.m.; (888) 670-3525 7342425515 (participant code)
      • Hearing Meeting: (888) 670-3525 7342425515 (participant code)
• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • Walton County Health Department
    • Various Board Information; September 15, 2016 at 11:30 am; Walton County Health Department
      • Hearing Meeting: Walton County Health Department
• Department of Elder Affairs
  • Division of Volunteer and Community Services
    • Meeting of the Statewide Task Force to discuss the Department's Dementia Care and Cure Initiative.; September 22, 2016, 2:00 p.m.; Department of Elder Affairs 4040 Esplanade Way, Room 225 F Tallahassee, FL 32399
      • Hearing Meeting: Department of Elder Affairs 4040 Esplanade Way, Room 225 F Tallahassee, FL 32399
• Department of Health
  • Board of Acupuncture
    • General business of the board. Meetings may be cancelled prior to the meeting date. Please check the Board website at http://floridasacupuncture.gov/ for cancellations or changes to meeting dates or times.; (UPDATED) THIS MEETING HAS BEEN CANCELLED ...
      • Hearing Meeting: (UPDATED- MEETING CANCELLED) Sawgrass Marriott Resort, 1000 PGA Tour Blvd., Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida 32082, (904)280-7017
  • Division of Emergency Preparedness and Community Support
    • The Department proposes to amend these rules to develop an inclusive, sustainable trauma system that allocates trauma center need necessary to establish reasonable access to high-quality trauma services.; Monday, September 26, 2016, 9:00 a.m. THIS ...
      • Hearing Meeting: 4025 Bald Cypress Way, Tallahassee, Florida, Room 301; telephone conference: 1(888)670-3525, participant code: 1043560135, then #

5. Notices of Petitions and Dispositions Regarding Declaratory Stat

• Department of Financial Services
  • Finance
    • Lux Vending, LLC on September 1, 2016.; The petition seeks a declaratory statement from the Office on whether Petitioner's proposed business model (of operating kiosks in the State of Florida for the sale of bitcoin from its own inventory at one or ...

6. Notices Regarding Bids, Proposals and Purchasing

• Department of Education
  • University of South Florida
    • Department of Education, University of South Florida
• Department of Environmental Protection
  • Departmental
    • Department of Environmental Protection, Departmental

7. Miscellaneous

• Department of Economic Opportunity
  • Division of Community Development
    • Department of Economic Opportunity, Division of Community Development