• Notices of Development of Proposed Rules and Negotiated Rulemaking (3)
  • The Board is evaluating amendment of the rules as needed to comport with Section 455.2179(1), F.S. (2012)
  • The purpose and effect of the proposed rule is to implement Section 948.09, Florida Statutes, by creating a rule that allows an offender a reduction in the cost of supervision by paying the entire remaining balance in one payment prior to the end of the offender’s supervision.
  • The Commission proposes the amendment to Rule 41-2.007 to delete unnecessary language and to add new language to clarify how the financial management documents can be obtained. The Commission proposes the amendment to Rule 41-2.013 to delete language regarding establishment of a reserve and emergency fund because of legislative appropriations.

• Proposed Rules (10)
  • The purpose of the proposed rule change is to establish bag limits for taking ducks in conformance with federal regulations. Rule wording would be changed to increase the bag limit for scaup to four.
  • NOAA Fisheries Service has published rules that reduce commercial and recreational fishing for black sea bass in the Atlantic Ocean. A stock assessment completed in 2011 showed that black sea bass are undergoing overfishing. This new rule would modify recreational and commercial harvest regulations in the Atlantic Ocean to achieve consistency between the Commission’s black sea bass regulations and federal regulations in Atlantic federal waters. The Commission is considering changes to state regulations that would 1) increase the minimum size limits for commercial and recreational harvest to 11 inches total length (TL) and 13 inches TL respectively in the Atlantic, 2) decrease the recreational bag limit from 15 to five fish per person per day in the Atlantic, 3) require anyone fishing with black sea bass traps in Atlantic state waters to have a federal South Atlantic black sea bass pot endorsement and a commercial snapper grouper unlimited permit, and 4) change Atlantic state trap requirements to match federal trap specifications and requirements (This would include trap construction requirements, requiring traps to be set in waters north of Cape Canaveral, and requiring traps to be removed from the water and brought back to shore at the conclusion of each trip.). The effect of these rule amendments is that federal and state regulations can be applied more consistently to all fishing activity in the Atlantic Ocean. Consistent regulations in state waters would contribute to the federal rebuilding plan and reduce the likelihood of catch exceeding federal annual catch limits. This should help ensure a sustainable harvest for the future.
  • The Board proposes the rule amendment in order to incorporate the revised application for Re-Examination into the current rule.
  • The Board proposes the rule amendment in order to incorporate the revised limited licensure application into the current rule.
  • The Board proposes the rule amendment in order to incorporate the revised provisional licensure application into the current rule
  • The Board proposes the rule amendment in order to incorporate the revised psychologist licensure application into the current rule.
  • The Board proposes the rule amendment to decrease the continuing education provider fees.
  • The Board proposes the rule amendment to remove reference to the $500 fee and to incorporate Rule 64B19-12.009, F.A. C., to eliminate the need for development of this rule each time the fee is changed.
  • The Board proposes the substantial rewrite of the rule to clarify the requirements for forensic psychological evaluations of minors and to modify the chapter title.
  • The purpose and effect of the proposed rule amendment is to repeal this rule which has been identified as no longer necessary.

• Notices of Changes, Corrections and Withdrawals (4)
  • Third-Party Voter Registration Organizations
  • State Uniform Transfer of Students in the Middle Grades
  • One Year of Work Experience
  • Experience for Licensure by Endorsement

• Petitions and Dispositions Regarding Rule Variance or Waiver (3)
  • The Department issued a variance on October 23, 2012, to LTA Distributors LLC for the New Life Tires and Auto Repair facility in Miami-Dade County, Florida. The Petition for Variance was filed on August 23, 2012, and notice of receipt of the petition was published in the F.A.W. on September 21, 2012. The variance granted relief from Rule 62-711.500(3)(a), F.A.C., which requires submittal of proof of financial assurance for closing a waste tire site at a waste tire processing facility as part of the permit application. The Petitioner demonstrated that meeting this requirement for this facility that stores no more than 4,000 used tires at any one time would cause a substantial hardship because the transactional costs of the financial assurance would exceed the value of the mechanism. The Petitioner also demonstrated that the granting of the variance would not create a significant threat to public health or the environment and would not be likely to result in the failure to close the waste tire site as required by Chapter 62-711, F.A.C., and Section 403.717, F.S.
  • Sun Towers Retirement Community. Petitioner seeks a variance of the requirements of ASME A17.3, Section 3.11.3, 2.7.4, 3.10.4(t), 3.11.1(a)(2), and 3.3.2, as adopted by 61C-5.001(1), Florida Administrative Code that requires upgrading the elevators with firefighters’ emergency operations, platform guards, restricted door openings, in car stop switch, and car emergency signal devices which poses a significant economic/financial hardship. Any interested person may file comments within 4 days of the publication of this notice with Mark Boutin, Bureau of Elevator Safety, 1940 North Monroe Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-1013 (VW2012-344).
  • variance or waiver of Rule 64B19-11.0035, F.A.C., which requires applicants to provide proof satisfactory to the Board that the applicant’s degree obtained outside of the United States or Canada was equivalent to a Ph.D., Psy.D., or an Ed.D. in psychology and obtained from a program equivalent to a program accredited by a programmatic accrediting agency recognized and approved by the US Department of Education. Comments on this petition should be filed with the Board of Psychology within 14 days of publication of this notice.

• Notices of Meetings, Workshops and Public Hearings (13)
  • Annual Public Hearing and Quarterly Meeting of the Transportation Disadvantaged Coordinating Board for Polk County; November 5, 2012, 1:30 p.m.; Neil Combee Administration Building, Board Room, 330 W. Church Street, Bartow, FL 33831
  • The Association of Florida Colleges (AFC), Trustees Development and Governance meeting ATTENDEES: Trustee Candy Holloway and Trustee Doug Burnett All objections to this notice or the propriety of the scheduled Trustees’ development and governance meeting should be filed in writing with the College President, Florida State College at Jacksonville, on or before November 1, 2012. All legal issues should be brought to the College’s attention and an attempt made to resolve them prior to the meeting. The College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age or disability in employment or the provision of services and is an equal access / equal opportunity / affirmative action college. If special accommodations are required, please advise AFC Director of Administration and Finance Ms. Eileen Johnson at 850-222-3222, 72 hours in advance of the meeting. ; November 1, 2012, 8:00 a.m. – 3 p.m.; Innisbrook Hotel, Palm Harbor, FL, 34684
  • Florida Municipal Construction Insurance Trust general meeting conducted through the use of communications media technology, as authorized by section 163.01(18), Florida Statutes. Persons interested in attending may do so in person at the Hyatt Grand Cypress, One Grand Cypress Blvd, Orlando, FL 32836, where a communications media technology facility will be located.; Thursday, December 6, 2012, 2:00 p.m.; Hyatt Grand Cypress, One Grand Cypress Blvd, Orlando, FL 32836.
  • Healthy Start Redesign Steering Committee Meeting; Tuesday, November 6, 2012, 3:00 p.m.; Meeting Number: 628 390 931 Meeting Password: journey Go to https://rcg.webex.com/rcg/j.php?ED=185935102&UID=498365452&PW=NYzM3NmEwNDlh&RT=MiMxMg%3D%3D Call-in toll number (US/Canada): 1-650-479-3208 Access code: 628 390 931
  • Solicitation Conference and Site Visit for ITN# 10I12GC1, Northeast Florida State Hospital Housekeeping Services. The purpose of the Solicitation Conference is to review ITN# 10I12GC1, Northeast Florida State Hospital (NEFSH) Housekeeping Services, with interested Respondents so that areas of misunderstanding or ambiguity are clarified. After the Solicitation Conference has ended, there will be a tour of the facility (Site Visit) so that interested Respondents can acquire an idea of the size and housekeeping needs of NEFSH. A conference call number is available for other entities to listen in on the Solicitation Conference. Conference Call Number: 1-888-670-3525; Code: 1728895543 ; October 30, 2012, 10:00 a.m.; Northeast Florida State Hospital, 7487 South SR 121, Bldg. 1, Rm. 65, Macclenny, Florida 32063
  • Regular Quarterly Meeting of the RMC Hospital Governing Body; Thursday, November 1, 2012 at 10:30 AM; Reception and Medical Center, Warden's Conference Room, 7765 South, C.R. 231, Lake Butler, FL 32054
  • 1. The Committee will meet regarding the general business of the Committee. 2. Such other matters as may be included on the Agenda for the November 1, 2012, Audit Committee Meeting. ; November 1, 2012, 3:30 p.m. until adjourned; Florida Housing Finance Corporation, Seltzer Room, 6th Floor, 227 N. Bronough Street, Tallahassee, FL 32301
  • 1. The Committee will meet regarding the general business of the Committee. 2. Such other matters as may be included on the Agenda for the November 1, 2012, Procedures Committee Meeting.; November 1, 2012, 1:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.; Florida Housing Finance Corporation, Seltzer Room, 6th Floor, 227 N. Bronough Street, Tallahassee, FL 32301
  • The Department of Management Services announces a public meeting to which all persons are invited. Pre-Response Conference, ITN No. 03-390-000-Q Potable Water and Food Grade Ice for Emergency Operations. In accordance with the timeframe set forth in section 120.525, Florida Statutes, a Pre-Response Vendor Conference is hereby noticed within the timeline for the ITN (Number: 03-390-000-Q) for Potable Water and Food Grade Ice for Emergency Operations. The Department reserves the right to issue amendments, addenda, and changes to the timeline and specifically to the meeting notice listed above. The Department will post notice of any changes or additional meetings within the Vendor Bid System (VBS) in accordance with section 287.042(3), Florida Statutes, and will not re-advertise notice in the Florida Administrative Weekly (FAW). Access the VBS at: http://vbs.dms.state.fl.us/vbs/main_menu. ; November 1, 2012, 2:00 p.m.; Room 101, 4050 Esplanade Way, Tallahassee, FL 32399
  • Discussion of the work of the Research Committee of the Purple Ribbon Task Force.; Thursday, November 1, 2012 from 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.(EST); Conference Call: (888) 670-3525, Conference Code: 962 076 0613.
  • Discussion of the work of the Providers/Caregivers Committee of the Purple Ribbon Task Force.; Thursday, November 1, 2012 from 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m (EST).; Conference Call: (888) 670-3525, Conference Code: 962 076 0613.
  • Discussion of the work of the Associations Committee of the Purple Ribbon Task Force.; Friday, November 2, 2012 from 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. (EST).; Conference Call: (888) 670-3525, Conference Code: 962 076 0613.
  • Discussion of the work of the Law Enforcement/Disaster Preparedness Committee of the Purple Ribbon Task Force.; Friday, November 2, 2012 from 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. (EST).; Conference Call: (888) 670-3525, Conference Code: 962 076 0613.

• Notices of Petitions and Dispositions Regarding Declaratory Stat (1)
  • Lightning Investigations, filed on October 2, 2012.; The Petitioner does not state in his request which statute the Petitioner seeks the Board to interpret. However, Petitioner appears to be requesting an interpretation of Chapter 489.105, Florida Statutes, and whether a license is required for technicians to investigate the cause and origin of damage to HVAC units and to prepare a written report with their findings.

• Notices Regarding Bids, Proposals and Purchasing (1)
  • Department of Education, University of Central Florida

• Miscellaneous (5)
  • Department of Financial Services, FSC - Financial Institution Regulation
  • Department of Health, Board of Nursing
  • Department of Health, Board of Nursing
  • Department of Health, Board of Pharmacy
  • Department of Health, Board of Pharmacy