• Notices of Development of Proposed Rules and Negotiated Rulemaking (4)
  • The proposed rule amendment increases the standard utility allowance and the telephone standard used in calculation of benefits for the Food Assistance Program. One additional statement has been added to the rule regarding treatment of child support paid out being a deduction in the food assistance budget.
  • The purpose of this rule development is to revise existing requirements of the statewide comprehensive management information system to implement changes recommended by school districts and to make changes in state reporting and local recordkeeping procedures for state and/or federal programs. The effect is to maintain compatibility among state and local information systems components. The statewide comprehensive management information system provides the data on which the measurement of school improvement and accountability is based.
  • The purpose of this new rule is to implement requirements of Section 1002.385, F.S.
  • The purpose of this rule development is to make changes to reflect legislative revisions related to accountability of approved nonprofit scholarship-funding organizations and student eligibility requirements. The effect will be a rule that is consistent with the governing statute.

• Proposed Rules (4)
  • This Rule will remove the requirement that Claimants must complete the Initial Skills Review within a given timeframe.
  • Conforms rule to comply with amendment to s. 296.06, Florida Statutes.
  • Conforms rule to comply with amendment to s. 296.36, Florida Statutes.
  • The proposed rule is amended to conform to applicable provisions of Chapter 440, F.S., relating to the process through which corporate officers may apply to be exempt from Florida’s workers’ compensation coverage requirements. The proposed rule is also amended to reflect the meaning of “Corporate officer,” as defined in subsection 440.02(9), F.S. Under the aforementioned definition, members owning at least 10% of a non-construction limited liability company qualify as corporate officers and may elect to be exempt from the coverage requirements of Chapter 440, F.S. Incorporated Form DFS-F2-DWC-250 (Notice of Election to Be Exempt), which is completed on-line, is revised to accommodate application by non-construction industry employers seeking to be exempt from the coverage requirements found under Chapter 440, F.S. The proposed rule also provides updated contact information, deletes obsolete language and includes other technical changes.

• Notices of Changes, Corrections and Withdrawals (4)
  • Regulations Governing Statewide Alligator Trapping, Permitting, Taking and Sale
  • Lionfish
  • Lionfish
  • Exception to Statewide Spearing Prohibitions

• Petitions and Dispositions Regarding Rule Variance or Waiver (7)
  • waiver of Rule 64B19-11.005, F.A.C., filed by Janina Brodsky Brandt, Psy.D., requesting a waiver of the requirement that “all applicants for licensure must complete at least 2,000 hours of post doctoral experience under a supervisor whose supervision comports with subsection (3) of this rule…” such that Petitioner’s APA accredited internship at Jacobi Medical Center and her doctoral fellowship at The Counseling and Personal Development Center at Pace University is sufficient to meet the rule requirement.
  • a variance or waiver. Petitioner’s Name: Cathy Sobrito 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. 14-4198.
  • Waiver of Rule 73C-23.0041(4), F.A.C. from the City of Dade City, Florida. The rule from which the City of Dade City seeks a waiver adopts by reference the Fiscal Year 2012 Community Development Block Grant program application forms contained in application manual CDBG-A-1, Application for Funding.
  • variance or waiver of Rule 64B17-3.003, F.A.C., filed by Franklin Andre Kilian, requesting a variance or waiver of the requirement that applicants for licensure by endorsement meet certain educational requirements, including that the applicant has received a determination that his educational credentials are equivalent to those of a U.S.-educated physical therapist. The Board will consider this petition at its meeting currently scheduled for August 8, 2014.
  • variance or waiver of Rule 64B17- 3.003, F.A.C., filed by Sonia C. Mathew, P.T., requesting a variance or waiver of the requirement that applicants for licensure by endorsement meet certain educational requirements. The Board will consider this petition at its meeting currently scheduled for August 8, 2014.
  • variance or waiver of Rule 64B17-3.003, F.A.C., filed by Lekha J. Samuel, requesting a variance or waiver of the requirement that applicants for licensure by endorsement meet certain educational requirements. The Board will consider this petition at its meeting currently scheduled for August 8, 2014.
  • variance or waiver of Rule 64B17- 3.003, F.A.C., filed by Bini Sathish Thomas, PT, MSA, DPT, requesting a variance or waiver of the rule provision that applicants for licensure by endorsement may demonstrate minimum qualifications for licensure by submitting a certified copy of a credential evaluation which uses the Federation of State Boards of Physical Therapy Coursework Evaluation Tool. The Board will consider this petition at its meeting currently scheduled for August 8, 2014.

• Notices of Meetings, Workshops and Public Hearings (16)
  • The purpose of the Collier Area 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 providers, get informed about upcoming community events, and discuss refugee program service needs and possible solutions to meeting those needs.; Wednesday, July 30, 2014; 10:00 AM - 12:00 Noon; TBD
  • Discussion of Alzheimer's Disease Committee Initiatives.; July 25, 2014, 1:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.; Orlando Health Heart Institute, 1222 South Orange Avenue, Orlando, Florida 32806
  • The Information Clearinghouse on Developmental Disabilities Advisory Council will provide technical assistance to the Department of Health in the establishment of a website of resource information related to Down syndrome or other prenatally diagnosed developmental disabilities; support programs for parents and families; and developmental evaluation and intervention services.; Tuesday, July 15, 2014 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.; Florida Department of Health 2585 Merchants Row Blvd., Suite 310A Tallahassee, FL 32399 or by telephone 1-888-670-3525; Attendee access code: 277 680 0919 WebEx: https://suncom.webex.com/suncom/j.php?ED=286026832&UID=492507417&RT=MiMxMQ%3D%3D
  • Deliberation for cases pending before the Reemployment Assistance Appeals Commission that are ready for final review and the Chairman's report. No public testimony will be taken. ; July 16, 2014, 9:00 a.m. ; Reemployment Assistance Appeals Commission, 101 Rhyne Building, 2740 Centerview Drive, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-4151.
  • The Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is holding a series of Gulf of Mexico red snapper public stakeholder workshops to discuss state and federal management of recreational red snapper, and to explore potential future approaches to managing this fishery. Anyone who would like to share their ideas to help improve management is encouraged to attend.; July 28, 2014 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. CDT; Pensacola City Hall Hagler Mason room, 222 W. Main St., Pensacola, Florida 32502 DATE AND TIME: July 29, 2014 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. CDT PLACE: Destin Community Center, 101 Stahlman Ave., Destin, Florida 32541 DATE AND TIME: July 30, 2014 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. CDT PLACE: Florida State University at Panama City Holley Center Lecture Hall, 4750 Collegiate Dr., Panama City, FL 32405 DATE AND TIME: July 31, 2014 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. EDT PLACE: Carrabelle City Hall Cafeteria, 1001 Gray Ave., Carrabelle, Florida 32322 DATE AND TIME: August 11, 2014 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. EDT PLACE: Fish and Wildlife Research Institute, 100 Eighth Ave. SE, 3rd Floor Conference Room, St. Petersburg, Florida 33701
  • Springs Coast Steering Committee Meeting. Work through partnerships to restore and protect springs through implementation of system specific scientifically sound, community–based management plans. Spring management plans will be developed by a technical and management committee with oversight, input and approval by the Steering Committee.; Wednesday, July 30, 2014; 2 p.m.; SWFWMD Headquarters, 2379 Broad St., Brooksville, FL 34604
  • While during the Workshop all proposed changes to Chapter 62-761 will be discussed, the focus of the discussion will be the changes made pursuant to comments made during the June 25, 2014 rule development workshop and received after the workshop.; July 24, 2014, 9:00 a.m. until no later then 4:00 p.m.; Room 609, Bob Martinez Building, 2600 Blair Stone Road, Tallahassee, FL
  • 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, July 16, 2014 at 10:00 a.m; outh Florida Water Management District, B-1 Bill Storch Conference Room 3301 Gun Club Road, West Palm Beach, FL, 33406
  • This meeting will discuss on-going issues, developing issues and other matters. ; Thursday, August 14,2014, 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.; Enterprise Florida, Inc. 800 North Magnolia Avenue, Suite 1100 Orlando, FL 32803
  • This is the Final Public Hearing on the adoption of proposed amendments to Rule 69O-148.001, Florida Administrative Code, published on May 23, 2014 in Vol. 40, No. 101, of the Florida Administrative Register.; September 9, 2014, during a regular meeting of the Financial Services Commission.; Cabinet Meeting Room, Lower Level, The Capitol, Tallahassee, Florida.
  • General Business; August 14, 2014, 9:30 a.m. Conference Call Number 1-888-670-3525 Conference Code 9259887749; Department of Business and Professional Regulation, Board Room, 1940 N. Monroe Street, Tallahassee, FL 32399
  • FTC Bi-Weekly Teleconference; **Cancelled** July 10, 2014, 10:00 A.M.-Until Conclusion of Business; 605 Suwannee Street, MS #9, Room 176, Tallahassee, Florida 32399.
  • This is the Final Public Hearing on the adoption of proposed amendments to Rule 69O-123, Florida Administrative Code, published on May 23, 2014 in Vol. 40, No. 101, of the Florida Administrative Register.; September 9, 2014 at 9:00 a.m., during a regular meeting of the Financial Services Commission.; Cabinet Meeting Room, Lower Level, The Capitol, Tallahassee, Florida.
  • This is the Final Public Hearing on the adoption of proposed amendments to Rule 69O-228, Florida Administrative Code, published on May 23, 2014 in Vol. 40, No. 101, of the Florida Administrative Register.; September 9, 2014 at 9:00 a.m., during a regular meeting of the Financial Services Commission.; Cabinet Meeting Room, Lower Level, The Capitol, Tallahassee, Florida.
  • The above meetings are held to discuss issues relating to standards, training, examinations, certification, de-certification, record management for law enforcement, correctional, and correctional probation officers, trust fund issues, Commission rules, officer discipline penalty guidelines, and certification and recertification of criminal justice training schools.; August 4 - 7, 2014 August 4, 2014, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., Officer Discipline Class August 5, 2014, 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., Officer Discipline Class August 5, 2014, 8:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m., Florida Criminal Justice Educators Association Meeting August 5, 2014, 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m., Training Center Director Executive Committee Meeting August 5, 2014, 1:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m., Training Center Director Steering Committee Meeting August 5, 2014, 2:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m., Training Center Director Basic Recruit Committee Meeting August 5, 2014, 2:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m., Training Center Director Advanced Training Committee Meeting August 5, 2014, 2:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m., Training Center Director Rules Committee Meeting August 5, 2014, 4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m., Training Center Director Open Forum August 6, 2014, 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., Officer Discipline Class August 6, 2014, 8:30 a.m. – Open, Training Center Directors Association Business Meeting August 6, 2014, 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m., Law Enforcement Auxiliary Alternative Training Workshop August 6, 2014, 10:00 a.m. – Open, Probable Cause Determination Hearings August 6, 2014, 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m., Regional Criminal Justice Selection Center Directors Association August 7, 2014, 8:00 a.m. – Open, Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission Business Agenda August 7, 2014, 8:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m., Officer Discipline Class August 7, 2014, 9:30 a.m. – Open, Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission Officer Disciplinary Hearings; Sawgrass Marriott, 1000 PGA Tour Boulevard, Ponte Vedra Beach, FL 32082. Reservation Number: 800-457-4653; Fax Number: 904-285-0906; $102.00 each night Single or Double from 8/1/2014 – 8/9/2014. Check-in: 4:00 p.m. and Check-out: 11:00 a.m. Reservation Deadline: July 18, 2014.
  • Hamilton County Farm Bureau Subsurface Drip Tour. Learn about subsurface drip irrigation in North Florida; July 15, 2014, 6:00 p.m.; James Franklin Deas' Cabin, 5646 County Road 146, Jennings, FL

• Notices of Petitions and Dispositions Regarding Declaratory Stat (1)
  • John J. Cunningham, Fire Marshal, Canaveral Fire Rescue.; The Petition seeks the agency’s opinion regarding whether a structure is in compliance with Section 16-2.4.1 and Section 16-2.6.2 of the Life Safety Code, 1985 Edition – the version of the Life Safety Code in effect at the time the building permit was issued.

• Notices Regarding Bids, Proposals and Purchasing (3)
  • Other Agencies and Organizations, Florida Sheriffs Association
  • Other Agencies and Organizations, Florida Sheriffs Association
  • Department of Management Services, Division of Building Construction

• Miscellaneous (2)
  • Other Agencies and Organizations, Environmental Protection Agency
  • Agency for Health Care Administration, Certificate of Need