• Notices of Development of Proposed Rules and Negotiated Rulemaking (2)
  • The purpose of the amendment to Rule 59G-4.050 is to incorporate by reference the Florida Medicaid Community Behavioral Health Services Coverage and Limitations Handbook, October 2012. The handbook is being revised to remove the enrollment requirement for Medicaid behavioral health providers to have an active contract with the Substance Abuse and Mental Health (SAMH) circuit or regional office for the location in which the provider will render services. This handbook adds descriptions and policy for the Medicaid behavioral health managed care plans. In addition, this handbook modifies various staff qualifications, policy requirements for community behavioral health services, and updates forms and fiscal agent information.
  • The Board proposes the rule amendment to clarify language regarding on-site inspections and performing of audits.

• Proposed Rules (3)
  • The purpose of the proposed rule is to provide an incentive for water use permittees to voluntarily implement the District’s water use monitoring requirements prior to expiration of their current permit. The effect of the proposed rule is to extend the duration of a water use permit if the permittee voluntarily implements the required water use monitoring program. Voluntarily implementing monitoring before a permit expires will provide needed data in a timelier manner.
  • The Board proposes the rule amendment to update versions of the incorporated forms.
  • The proposed rules establish numeric nutrient criteria for total nitrogen, total phosphorus, and chlorophyll a in individual estuary segments for the following Panhandle estuaries: Perdido Bay, Pensacola Bay (including Escambia Bay), Choctawhatchee Bay, St. Andrew Bay, St. Joseph Bay, and Apalachicola Bay.

• Notices of Changes, Corrections and Withdrawals (2)
  • Permit Application Procedures
  • Florida Educational Leadership Examination

• Petitions and Dispositions Regarding Rule Variance or Waiver (13)
  • Miriam Halpern, seeking a variance or waiver of Rule 64B5-2.0135, Florida Administrative Code, asking the board to waive the ADEX Dental Hygiene Examination requirement, as she is currently licensed in three different states and passed the North East Regional Board exam. Comments on this petition should be filed with the Board of Dentistry, 4052 Bald Cypress Way, Bin #C08, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-3258, within 14 days of publication of this notice.
  • an Emergency Variance for Paragraph 61C-1.004(1)(a), Florida Administrative Code, Section 5-203.13, 2001 FDA Food Code, Subparagraph 61C-1.004(2)(a), Florida Administrative Code, Paragraph 61C-4.010(7), Florida Administrative Code, Paragraph 61C-4.010(6), Florida Administrative Code, and Section 6-402.11, 2001 FDA Food Code from 2 Sisters Cafe located in Wildwood. The above referenced F.A.C. addresses the requirement that at least one service sink is provided for the cleaning of mops or similar cleaning tools and the disposal of mop water and at least one accessible bathroom be provided for use by customers and employees. They are requesting to share the mop sink and bathrooms located within the Cherokee Trading Post complex. The Division of Hotels and Restaurants will accept comments concerning the Petition for 5 days from the date of publication of this notice. To be considered, comments must be received on or before 5:00 p.m.
  • an Emergency Variance for Subparagraph 61C-1.004(2)(a), Florida Administrative Code, Paragraph 61C-4.010(7), Florida Administrative Code, Paragraph 61C-4.010(6), Florida Administrative Code, and Section 6-402.11, 2001 FDA Food Code from J & K Food located in Orlando. The above referenced F.A.C. addresses the requirement that at least one accessible bathroom be provided for use by customers and employees. They are requesting to share bathroom facilities with an adjacent business for use by both customers and employees. The Division of Hotels and Restaurants will accept comments concerning the Petition for 5 days from the date of publication of this notice. To be considered, comments must be received on or before 5:00 p.m.
  • an Emergency Variance for Paragraph 61C-1.004(1)(a), Florida Administrative Code and Paragraph 5-202.11(A), 2001 FDA Food Code from Amazon Forest located in Coral Springs. The above referenced F.A.C. addresses the requirement that each establishment have an approved plumbing system installed to transport potable water and wastewater. They are requesting to utilize holding tanks to provide potable water and to collect wastewater at the handwash and three-compartment sinks. The Division of Hotels and Restaurants will accept comments concerning the Petition for 5 days from the date of publication of this notice. To be considered, comments must be received on or before 5:00 p.m.
  • 9th Fairway Condominium @ Green Dolphin Park. Petitioner seeks an emergency variance of the requirements of ASME A17.1a, Section 303.3d, as adopted by 61C-5.001(1), Florida Administrative Code that requires upgrading the elevators shut off valve which poses a significant economic/financial hardship. Any interested person may file comments within 5 days of the publication of this notice with Mark Boutin, Bureau of Elevator Safety, 1940 North Monroe Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-1013 (VW2012-335).
  • Riverwalk Condominium. Petitioner seeks an emergency variance of the requirements of ASME A17.3, Section 3.10.4(q), as adopted by 61C-5.001(1), Florida Administrative Code that requires upgrading the elevators normal terminal stopping devices which poses a significant economic/financial hardship. Any interested person may file comments within 5 days of the publication of this notice with Mark Boutin, Bureau of Elevator Safety, 1940 North Monroe Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-1013 (VW2012-336).
  • Georgia-Pacific Consumer Operations, LLC. Petitioner seeks an emergency variance of the requirements of ASME A17.1a, Section 2.14.1.9.1, as adopted by 61C-5.001(1), Florida Administrative Code that requires upgrading the elevators equipment inside cars which poses a significant economic/financial hardship. Any interested person may file comments within 5 days of the publication of this notice with Mark Boutin, Bureau of Elevator Safety, 1940 North Monroe Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-1013 (VW2012-338).
  • Hawaiian Inn. Petitioner seeks an emergency variance of the requirements of ASME A17.3, Section 3.4.4, as adopted by 61C-5.001(1), Florida Administrative Code that requires upgrading the elevators emergency exits which poses a significant economic/financial hardship. Any interested person may file comments within 5 days of the publication of this notice with Mark Boutin, Bureau of Elevator Safety, 1940 North Monroe Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-1013 (VW2012-339).
  • Banyan Tree Village Condominium. 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 poses a significant economic/financial hardship. Any interested person may file comments within 5 days of the publication of this notice with Mark Boutin, Bureau of Elevator Safety, 1940 North Monroe Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-1013 (VW2012-341
  • an Emergency Variance for Paragraph 61C-4.010(7) Florida Administrative Code and Paragraph 61C-4.010(6), Florida Administrative Code from Ryan's Meat Market & Deli located in St. Petersburg. The above referenced F.A.C. addresses the requirement that at least one accessible bathroom be provided for use by customers. They are requesting to share the bathrooms located within another adjacent establishment for use by customers only. The Division of Hotels and Restaurants will accept comments concerning the Petition for 5 days from the date of publication of this notice. To be considered, comments must be received on or before 5:00 p.m.
  • Castro Office Building. 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 drain/sump pump which poses a significant economic/financial hardship. Any interested person may file comments within 5 days of the publication of this notice with Mark Boutin, Bureau of Elevator Safety, 1940 North Monroe Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-1013 (VW2012-340)
  • Daffin Mercantile. Petitioner seeks a 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 operations which poses a significant economic/financial hardship. Any interested person may file comments within 14 days of the publication of this notice with Mark Boutin, Bureau of Elevator Safety, 1940 North Monroe Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-1013 (VW2012-334).
  • On September 19, 2012 the Division of Hotels and Restaurants received a Petition for an Emergency Variance for Subparagraph 3-305.11(A)(2), 2001 FDA Food Code, Paragraph 3-305.14, 2001 FDA Food Code, Paragraph 6-202.15, 2001 FDA Food Code, Paragraph 6-202.16, 2001 FDA Food Code, Paragraph 61C-4.010(1), Florida Administrative Code, and Paragraph 61C-4.010(6), Florida Administrative Code from Ray's Catering located in Largo. The above referenced F.A.C. addresses the requirement for proper handling and dispensing of food. They are requesting to dispense bulk potentially hazardous foods other than frankfurters from an open air mobile food dispensing vehicle. The Petition for this variance was published in Vol. 38/40 on October 01, 2012. The Order for this Petition was signed on October 08, 2012 and after a complete review of the variance request, the Division finds that the application of this Rule will create a financial hardship to the food service establishment. Furthermore, the Division finds that the Petitioner meets the burden of demonstrating that the underlying statute has been achieved by the Petitioner ensuring that each pan within the steam table is properly covered with an individual lid; the steam table is enclosed within a cabinet with tight-fitting doors, and is protected by an air curtain installed and operated according to the manufacturer’s specifications that protects against flying vermin or other environmental contaminants; all steam table foods must be properly reheated for hot holding at approved commissaries and held hot at the proper minimum temperature per the parameters of the currently adopted FDA Food Code; steam table food is to be dispensed by the operator with no customer self-service. The Petitioner shall also strictly adhere to the operating procedures and copies of the variance and operating procedures are to be present on the MFDV during all periods of operation.

• Notices of Meetings, Workshops and Public Hearings (12)
  • This hearing is being held to afford interested persons the opportunity to express their views concerning the location, conceptual design, social, economic and environmental effects of Financial Project ID: 424494-1, otherwise known as SR 115 (MLK Jr Parkway). Please join the Florida Department of Transportation for a public hearing to discuss proposed plans for the SR 115 (MLK Jr. Parkway) from the Hart Expressway to Boulevard Street in Jacksonville, Duval County, Florida. The proposed transportation improvements include roadway concrete rehabilitation, milling and resurfacing of asphalt pavement on all on/off ramps within the project limits. Also included is the removal of on/off ramps at Pearl Street and Liberty Street to improve safety. Public participation is solicited without regard to race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability or family status.; October 29, 2012 from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.; Grace Baptist Church of East Springfield, 1553 E. 21st Street, Jacksonville, FL 32206
  • The SWFRPC's Budget & Finance Committee's regular monthly meeting.; Thursday, November 1, 2012 at 10:00 a.m.; Southwest Florida Regional Planning Council - 1st Floor Conference Room at 1926 Victoria Avenue in Fort Myers
  • The Committee will meet to discuss general business of the Association. The agenda will include but not limited to: Minutes, Investment Report, FIAIA Update and Proposed Budget.; November 6, 2012 at 12:30 p.m.; Tampa Airport Marriott Hotel, Tampa, FL
  • The Board will meet regarding general business of the Association. The agenda will include but not limited to: Minutes, Receivers Report, Financial Reports, Claims Report, Legal Report, Committee Report and Operations Report.; November, 6, 2012 at 2:00 p.m.; Tampa Airport Marriott Hotel, Tampa, FL
  • Agenda items may include the 2013 meeting schedule, Audit Committee Charter procedures checklist, and market conduct exam.; November 15, 2012 beginning at 10:00 a.m.; To participate in the teleconference meeting, please contact Kathy Coyne at 941-378-7408.
  • Discussion by the Committee of topics and issues which are to be studied by the Committee. Please refer to the Committee’s website at www.floridawaterstudy.com for more information.; Thursday, November 1, 2012, 1:00 p.m. – until adjourned.; NOTICE OF CORRECTION The Telephone Conference Call noticed in the Florida Administrative Register on October 5, 2012, in Issue 38, Volume 44, will now be an IN PERSON PUBLIC MEETING at the House Office Building, Morris Hall, Room LL-17, Capitol Complex, Tallahassee, FL 32399.
  • The first 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 Proposals No. 2012-03 from qualified Offerors for Investment Manager Services. The second Review Committee meeting will be to give the scores, rank the proposals and to submit a recommendation to Florida Housing’s Board of Directors.; 1:30 pm., Tuesday, November 6, 2012 2 pm, Wednesday, November 14, 2012 ; Rick Seltzer Conference Room, Suite 6000, Florida Housing Finance Corporation, 227 North Bronough Street, Tallahassee, Florida.
  • This conference call with be the fifth meeting of the Child Death Data Review Workgroup. This meeting will be held to discuss potential legislation to implement workgroup recommendations.; October 25, 2012, 1:30-2:30 PM; Any person interested in participating by telephone may dial: 1(888)670-3525, conference code 754-865-7238. If you have difficulty, please contact: Judy Mathews at (850)412-3763.
  • The Probable Cause Panel will meet to conduct a private meeting to review cases to determine probable cause and to conduct a public meeting to review cases where probable cause was previously found. All or part of this meeting may be conducted as a teleconference in order to permit maximum participation of the Probable Cause Panel or its counsel. ; Thursday, November 15, 2012, 10:00 a.m. or soonest thereafter.; Zora Neale Hurston Building, North Tower, Suite N901, 400 West Robinson Street, Orlando, Florida 32801.
  • Official business of Commission – among topics included, but not limited to, are proposed legislation affecting Chapter 475, Part I, F.S., rule development workshops, Florida Administrative Code 61J2 rule amendments, budget discussions, escrow disbursement requests, recovery fund claims, education issues, petitions for declaratory statement, petitions for rule variance/waiver, and disciplinary actions. All or part of this meeting may be conducted as a teleconference in order to permit maximum participation of the Commission members or its counsel. ; Tuesday, November 13, 2012, 8:30 a.m.; meeting will reconvene on Wednesday, November 14, 2012, 8:30 a.m.; Zora Neale Hurston Building, North Tower, Suite N901, 400 West Robinson Street, Orlando, Florida 32801.
  • To conduct regular business of the Withlacoochee Regional Water Supply Authority.; has been RESCHEDULED as follows: November 21, 2012, RESCHEDULED November 28, 2012, New meeting date December 19, 2012, CANCELLED January 16, 203, New meeting date; Room 166, Lecanto Government Building, 3600 W. Sovereign Path, Lecanto, FL 34461
  • **PLEASE NOTE CHANGE IN LOCATION AND TIME** State Advisory Council business; Wednesday, October 31st, 2012 9:00 am - 12:00 pm; Early Learning Coalition of Miami-Dade/Monroe 2555 Ponce de Leon Blvd., 5th Floor Coral Gables, Florida 33134

• Miscellaneous (7)
  • Department of Health, Board of Nursing
  • Department of Health, Board of Nursing
  • Department of Health, Board of Nursing
  • Department of Health, Board of Dentistry
  • Department of Health, Board of Nursing
  • Department of Health, Board of Nursing
  • Department of Health, Board of Respiratory Care