• Notices of Development of Proposed Rules and Negotiated Rulemaking (5)
  • The proposed rule amendment is necessary to set forth a licensure fee for active duty military and veterans practicing in areas of critical need.
  • The proposed rule new rule is intended to set forth the application for obtaining a temporary certificate for active duty military and veterans to practice in areas of critical need.
  • The Board intends to address continuing education for the five most misdiagnosed conditions.
  • The purpose of this rule development is to update the rule to conform with statutory changes made in the 2014 legislative session. In addition, the most recent Industry Certification Funding List and Comprehensive Industry Certification List will be adopted by reference. The effect of the rule development is to ensure that appropriate certifications are included on the updated Industry Certification Funding List.
  • The purpose of this rule development is to update the rule to conform with statutory changes made in the 2014 legislative session. The effect of this rule is to update the postsecondary funding list for the implementation of performance funding for districts and colleges as specified in Sections 1011.80 and 1011.81, Florida Statutes. From this approved list, the Chancellors of the Division of Career and Adult Education and the Florida College System will identify industry certifications eligible for funding the areas targeted in the General Appropriations Act.

• Proposed Rules (5)
  • The proposed rule amendment is intended to reduce the licensure renewal fee for one biennial period.
  • The proposed rule amendment is intended to clarify subsection (4) with regard to controlled substances for hospitalized patients through telemedicine.
  • The proposed rule amendment is intended to clarify subsection (4) with regard to controlled substances for hospitalized patients through telemedicine.
  • Paragraph 215.322(3)(c), F.S. allows for service fees on credit card and other electronic transactions with the state to be paid by a means other than state warrant if approved by the CFO. This rule provides approval to offset convenience fees paid by a card holder against service fees charged by a bank processing a transaction.
  • To capture compliance with ASME A17.7 with permit applications, clarify elevator cab changes requiring an alteration permit, and specify an inspection is required to close an alteration permit.

• Notices of Changes, Corrections and Withdrawals (3)
  • General Requirements of Clinical Laboratory Personnel Training Programs
  • Definitions, Bureau of Liquefied Petroleum Gas Inspection Forms, Installer Licenses, Minimum Storage as Relates to Liquefied Petroleum Gas, Marking of Containers, Unsafe Container or System, Inspection of DOT Cylinders, Out-of-gas, Leak Call, and Interrupted Service Procedure, Dispensing Units, Connecting or Disconnecting Cylinders, Tanks, or Systems; Notice to Owner; Transportation, Cylinder Exchange Units, Documentation of Training, General, Master Qualifier Examinations; Applicant Qualifications, Approved Courses of Continuing Education, Renewal of Qualifier and Master Qualifier Certificates, Examination Procedures, Reporting of Qualifier and Master Qualifier Vacancies, Facility Inspection Report; Vehicle Inspection Report; Notice of Required Correction; and Failure to Correct., Enforcement Actions and Administrative Penalties, Resolution of Violations, Settlement, and Additional Enforcement Remedies
  • Developmental Disabilities Individual Budgeting Waiver Services

• Petitions and Dispositions Regarding Rule Variance or Waiver (3)
  • an Emergency Variance for Subparagraph 61C-1.004(1)(a), Florida Administrative Code and Paragraph 5-202.11(A), 2009 FDA Food Code from Dippin Dots located in Panama City Beach. 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.
  • On May 08, 2014 the Division of Hotels and Restaurants received a Petition for a Routine Variance for Paragraph 4-301.12(A), 2009 FDA Food Code and Paragraph 61C-4.010(5), Florida Administrative Code from Courtside Deli located in Orange Lake. The above referenced F.A.C. addresses the requirement that dishwashing facilities for manually washing, rinsing and sanitizing equipment and utensils are provided. They are requesting to share the three-compartment sink located within an adjacent business under the same ownership. The Petition for this variance was published in Vol. 40/92 on May 12, 2014. The Order for this Petition was signed and approved on May 27, 2014. 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 the dishwashing area within Horseman's Lounge (SEA5200665) is maintained in a clean and sanitary manner, provided with hot and cold running water under pressure and is available during all hours of operation. If the ownership of Horseman's Lounge (Second Chance Jai-Alai LLC) changes, an updated written agreement must be provided to the division immediately.
  • On May 18, 2014 the Division of Hotels and Restaurants received a Petition for an Emergency Variance for Subparagraph 61C-1.004(1)(a), Florida Administrative Code and Paragraph 5-202.11(A), 2009 FDA Food Code from 60 North Main located in High 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 sink at the cookline. The Petition for this variance was published in Vol. 40/99 on May 21, 2014. The Order for this Petition was signed and approved on May 27, 2014. 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 the wastewater holding tank for the handwash sink is emptied at a frequency as to not create a sanitary nuisance; and potable water provided must come from an approved source and be protected from contamination during handling. The Petitioner shall also ensure that the handwash sink is provided with hot and cold running water under pressure, soap, an approved hand drying device and a handwashing sign.

• Notices of Meetings, Workshops and Public Hearings (18)
  • To review complaints in which a determination of the existence of probable cause has already been made.; June 24, 2014 at 9:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m.; Department of Business and Professional Regulation, Office of the General Counsel, 1940 N. Monroe Street, Suite 42, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-2202.
  • Regular scheduled meeting of the Governor and Cabinet to act on all executive branch matters provided by law and to act on any agendas submitted for their consideration. The Governor and Cabinet will proceed through each agenda, item by item. The State Board of Administration will take action on matters duly presented on its agenda, which may include such matters as Executive Director’s reports; approval of fiscal sufficiency of state bond issues; approval of sale of local bonds at an interest rate in excess of statutory interest rate limitation; reports on investment performance; designation of banks as depositories for state funds; adoption of rules and regulations; investment of state funds pursuant to Chapter 215, F.S.; and consideration of other matters within its authority pursuant to Chapters 215 and 344, F.S., and Section 16 of Article IX of the Florida Constitution of 1885, as continued by subsection 9(c) of Article XII of the Florida Constitution of 1968. The Division of Bond Finance of the State Board of Administration will take action on matters duly presented on its agenda, which will deal with the issuance of State bonds, arbitrage compliance and related matters. The Financial Services Commission will take action on matters duly presented on its agenda which may include, but not be limited to; matters relating to rulemaking for all activities of the Office of Insurance Regulation concerning insurers and other risk bearing entities, including licensing, rates, policy forms, market conduct, claims, adjusters, issuance of certificates of authority, solvency, viatical settlements, premium financing, and administrative supervision, as provided under the Insurance Code or Chapter 636, F.S., and matters related to rulemaking for all activities of the Office of Financial Regulation relating to the regulation of banks, credit unions, other financial institutions, finance companies, retail installment sales providers, title loan lenders, collection agencies, mortgage brokers, mortgage lenders, certified capital companies, money services businesses, and the securities industry. The Agency for Enterprise Information Technology will take action on matters duly presented on its agenda which may include, but not be limited to, the presentation and approval of the Agency’s Annual Operational Work Plan as well as matters relating to rulemaking for all activities of the Agency. The Department of Veterans’ Affairs will take action on matters duly presented on its agenda which may include the administration of the Department as well as actions taken to further the Department’s mission of providing assistance to veterans and their dependents, pursuant to Section 292.05, F.S. The Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles will take action on matters duly presented on its agenda, which may include such matters as approval of agency policies, taking agency action with regard to administrative procedure matters, and considering other matters within its authority pursuant to Florida Statutes. The Department of Law Enforcement will take action on matters duly presented on its agenda which may include but not be limited to such matters as transfer of agency funds or positions, formulation of Departmental Rules, administrative procedure matters, submittal of reports as required, enter into contracts as authorized and to consider other matters within its authority pursuant to Chapters 20, 23, 120 and 943, F.S. The Department of Revenue will act on matters duly presented on its agenda which may include approval of rules, legislative concept proposals, contracts over $100,000, Departmental budgets, administrative procedure matters, and consideration of other matters within its authority. The Administration Commission will take action on matters duly presented on its agenda which may include such matters as to create or transfer agency funds or positions, approve Career Service rules, administrative procedure matters, environmental matters arising under Chapter 380, F.S., comprehensive planning issues pursuant to Section 163.3184, F.S., determine sheriffs’ budget matters, and consider other matters within its authority pursuant to various statutes including Chapters 110, 215 and 216, F.S. The Florida Land and Water Adjudicatory Commission will take action on matters duly presented on its agenda including appeals of local government development orders in areas of critical state concern or of developments of regional impact under Section 380.07, F.S.; and review of water management matters under Chapter 373, F.S. The Commission will also review Department of Environmental Protection’s rules and orders which, prior to July 1, 1993, the Governor and Cabinet, sitting as the head of the Department of Natural Resources, had authority to issue or promulgate. The Board of Trustees of the Internal Improvement Trust Fund will take action on matters for which it is responsible pursuant to law (including duties pursuant to Title 18 of the Florida Statutes and Title 18 of the Florida Administrative Code) and that are duly presented on its agenda, which may include such matters as aquacultural issues as presented by the Division of Aquaculture in the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services; mineral leases or sales; state or sovereign land leases, sales, exchanges, dedications, and easements; conservation and preservation lands and other land purchases; land planning matters and other matters within its authority. The Department of Environmental Protection will present for consideration those matters required by law to be reviewed by the Governor and Cabinet, sitting as the Siting Board, which may include, but are not limited to siting of power plants and electric and natural gas transmission lines. ; June 17, 2014, 9:00 a.m.; Cabinet Meeting Room, Lower Level, The Capitol, Tallahassee, Florida
  • This is a meeting of the board to discuss general board business.; Thursday, June 12, 2014, 5:00 p.m.; Ocala/Marion County Chamber & Economic Partnership Building, 310 SE Third Street, Ocala, Florida, 34471
  • To conduct the regular business of the Agency on Bay Management.; June 12, 2014 at 9:00 a.m.; 4000 Gateway Centre Blvd, Suite 100, Pinellas Park, FL 33782
  • To conduct hearings pursuant to Section 121.23, Florida Statutes, and to consider other matters related to the business of the Commission.; June 16,2014, 8:30 a.m.; Department of Management Services, 4050 Esplanade Way, Tallahassee, Florida
  • The WRWSA announces CANCELLATION of the meeting scheduled for Wednesday, June 18, 2014. The next regularly scheduled meeting will be held Wednesday, July 16, 2014, 3:30 p.m. at the Lecanto Government building, Room 166, 3600 W. Sovereign Path, Room 166, Lecanto, Florida.; June 18, 2014 HAS BEEN CANCELLED; 3600 W. Sovereign Path, Room 166, Lecanto, Florida
  • The meeting is held to afford affected property owners, residents and interested people the opportunity to express their views concerning the potential design and construction of a traffic noise barrier along I-75 for the Gateway Lakes Apartments, San Palermo Townhomes and residences to the north of the San Palermo Townhomes, associated with Financial Project IDs: 201032-4-32-01 and 201277-2-32-01, otherwise known as I-75 at University Parkway Interchange Design in Sarasota and Manatee Counties, Florida.; Tuesday, June 10, 2014, 6 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. ; Holiday Inn Lakewood Ranch, 6231 Lake Osprey Drive, Sarasota, FL 34240
  • Regularly scheduled quarterly meeting of the Investment Advisory Council. The IAC is a nine-member advisory council, which reviews the investments made by the staff of the State Board of Administration and makes recommendations to the board regarding investment policy, strategy, and procedures. The IAC operates under s. 215.444 of the Florida Statutes.; Monday, June 16, 2014, at 10:45 AM until completion of agenda.; Hermitage Conference Room, The Hermitage Centre at 1801 Hermitage Boulevard, Tallahassee, Florida 32308.
  • Regularly scheduled meeting of the Participant Local Government Advisory Council. The PLGAC is a six-member advisory council, which reviews the administration of the Local Government Investment Pool Trust Fund (aka Florida PRIME) and makes recommendations regarding such administration to the Trustees. The Council operates under s. 218.409 (10)(a) of the Florida Statutes.; Monday, June 16, 2014, at 9:30 AM until completion of agenda.; The Hermitage Centre, Hermitage Conference Room, at 1801 Hermitage Boulevard, Tallahassee, Florida 32308.
  • A regular scheduled meeting for the consideration of matters properly brought before the board of the Florida Development Finance Corporation.; Thursday, June 5, 2014, 9:00 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.; Enterprise Florida, Inc. 800 North Magnolia Avenue, Suite 1100 Orlando, FL 32803
  • A regular scheduled meeting for the consideration of matters properly brought before the board of the Florida Development Finance Corporation.; Tuesday, June 17, 2014, 9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.; Enterprise Florida, Inc. 800 North Magnolia Avenue, Suite 1100 Orlando, FL 32803
  • The Commission will convene for the purpose of standing committee meetings and the regularly scheduled meeting of the Florida Citrus Commission. The Commission will address issues pertaining to budget items and revisions, contracts, advertising programs, program evaluation measurements, licensing, issues pertaining to Chapter 601, F.S., rulemaking; and any other matter addressed during regular meetings of the Commission.; June 11, 2014, 9:00 a.m.; Hyatt Regency Coconut Point Resort & Spa, 5001 Coconut Road, Bonita Springs, Florida 34134.
  • Governing Board to discuss and consider District business, including regulatory and non-regulatory matters, and issues of interest related to water management, water supply and flood protection in the south Florida region; June 11, 2014, 11:00 AM Governing Board Workshop and Tour; Starting location: Istokpoga Boat Ramp, 8140 U.S. 98, Lorida, FL 33857. Members of the public interested in attending the workshop/tour should contact Marcia Kivett at 561-682-6262 (mkivett@sfwmd.gov) or Jacki McGorty at 561-682-2087 (jmcgorty@sfwmd.gov) for additional information. The location of the tour may be changed due to inclement weather or other unforeseen circumstances to the Riverwoods Field Lab, 100 Riverwoods Circle, Lorida, FL 33857. Notice of such change will be available by contacting Marcia Kivett at 561-682-6262 or 561-723-8258. DATE AND TIME: June 12, 2014, 9:00 AM Governing Board Regular Business Meeting PLACE: Osceola County Administrative Building, County Commission Chambers, 4th floor, 1 Courthouse Square, Kissimmee, FL 34741 All or part of the meetings may be conducted as a teleconference in order to permit maximum participation by Governing Board members. The Governing Board may take official action at the meetings on any item appearing on the agenda and on any item that is added to the agenda as a result of a change to the agenda approved by the presiding officer of the meeting pursuant to Section 120.525, Florida Statutes.
  • Meeting of the South Florida Water Management District Leasing Corporation to discuss leasing corporation business.; June 12, 2014, Immediately following the conclusion of the meeting of the Governing Board of the South Florida Water Management District South Florida Water Management District Leasing Corporation; Osceola County Commission Chambers, 1 Courthouse Square, Suite 4100, Kissimmee, Florida 34741. All or part of this meeting may be conducted as a teleconference in order to permit maximum participation of Board members. The Board may take official action at the meeting on any item appearing on the agenda and on any item that is added to the agenda as a result of a change to the agenda approved by the presiding officer of the meeting pursuant to Section 120.525, Florida Statutes.
  • Suicide Prevention Coordinating Council Mtg. Rescheduled - 6/11 Conference Call Info. Call #: 888-670 - 3525 Code: 8007400450 ; June 11, 2014, 1:30-3:00 P.M.; 1317 Winewood Blvd.,Tallahassee, Fl., Bldg. 6, Conference Rm 350 (3rd Floor)
  • Present the Department’s recommended list of applicants for the Certified Florida Evaluator designation. Interested parties can attend in person or by telephone. Instructions to attend by telephone are included on the agenda. Please refer to the Certified Florida Appraiser Admissions and Certifications Committee Agenda posted to the Department’s Internet site at http://dor.myflorida.com/dor/property/training/ before attending the meeting.; June 10, 2014 at 1:00 PM; Capital Circle Office Complex, 2450 Shumard Oak Boulevard, Building 2, Room 1220, Tallahassee, Florida 32399
  • Present the Department’s recommended list of applicants for the Certified Florida Collector Assistant designation. Interested parties can attend in person or by telephone. Instructions to attend by telephone are included on the agenda. Please refer to the Certified Florida Collector Admissions and Certifications Committee Agenda posted to the Department’s Internet site at http://dor.myflorida.com/dor/property/training/ before attending the meeting.; June 10, 2014 at 3:00 PM; Capital Circle Office Complex, 2450 Shumard Oak Boulevard, Building 2, Room 1220, Tallahassee, Florida 32399
  • Review and approval of AmeriCorps formula funding recommendation.; Monday, June 16, 2014, 3:00 PM EDT until all business is complete.; (888)670-3525; Passcode 3822432866#

• Notices of Petitions and Dispositions Regarding Declaratory Stat (1)
  • Martin R. Dix, of Akerman LLP on behalf of Publix Super Markets, Inc.; The petitioner is seeking a declaratory statement regarding the applicability of Sections 499.003(54), 499.003(17), 499.005(14), and 499.01, Florida Statutes, and Rule 61N-1.012, Florida Administrative Code, to the Petitioner’s facts. Petitioner also seeks a statement as to the Department’s enforcement authority as set forth in Sections 499.002, 499.051, 499.06, 499.061, 499.066 and 499.067, as applied to Petitioner’s facts. The following is a summary of the agency’s disposition of the petition: Publix owns and operates 596 community pharmacies within the state of Florida. The pharmacies are licensed by the Florida Department of Health. These pharmacies do not possess Florida prescription drug wholesale distributor permits. Publix also owns and operates a chain pharmacy warehouse that is licensed by the Department as a wholesale distributor, holding permit number 22-1471. This Publix chain pharmacy warehouse purchases prescription drugs from authorized suppliers and distributes these drugs to Publix pharmacies. Publix controls all of its pharmacies and controls its chain pharmacy warehouse. Publix asserts that its pharmacies need to be able to do the following: Publix requests a statement from the Department declaring the following: Accordingly, applying the foregoing to Petitioner’s facts, Petitioner’s requests for declarations are answered as follows: A. Publix pharmacies’ sale of prescription drugs from one Publix pharmacy to other Publix Pharmacies is not the wholesale distribution of prescription drugs. B. Publix pharmacies’ transfers of prescription drugs from one Publix pharmacy to other Publix pharmacies are not the wholesale distribution of prescription drugs, so long as such transfers are intracompany sales. C. Publix pharmacies’ sale of prescription drugs from one Publix pharmacy to other Publix pharmacies does not require any type of Florida prescription drug wholesale distributor’s permit. D. Publix pharmacies’ transfers of prescription drugs from one Publix pharmacy to other Publix pharmacies do not require a prescription drug pedigree to be provided at this time, so long as such transfers are intracompany sales. In the future, federal tracking and tracing requirements may apply. E. Publix pharmacies’ sales of prescription drugs to the Publix chain pharmacy warehouse are not the “wholesale distribution” of prescription drugs. F. Publix pharmacies’ transfer of prescription drugs to the Publix chain pharmacy warehouse is not the “wholesale distribution” of prescription drugs, so long as transfers are intracompany sales. G. Publix pharmacies’ sales of prescription drugs to the Publix chain pharmacy warehouse do not require a Florida prescription drug wholesale distributor permit and does not require Publix to provide pedigree papers for these returns. H. Publix pharmacies’ transfers of prescription drugs to the Publix chain pharmacy warehouse do not require a Florida prescription drug wholesale distributor’s permit, so long as such transfers are intracompany sales, and does not require Publix to provide pedigree papers for these returns.

• Notices Regarding Bids, Proposals and Purchasing (2)
  • Department of Education, School Districts
  • Department of Environmental Protection, Departmental

• Miscellaneous (3)
  • Department of Environmental Protection, Departmental
  • Department of Economic Opportunity, Division of Community Development
  • Agency for Health Care Administration, Medicaid