- Proposed Rules (8)
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The purpose and effect of the new rules are to define common terms used throughout Chapter 494, F.S., and Rule Chapter 69V-40, F.A.C., to implement the renewal and reactivation requirements for mortgage lender branch offices as found in section 494.0066, to implement the renewal and reactivation requirements for mortgage broker branch offices as found in section 494.0036, to add a reports of condition provision specifying requirements for reports of condition, and to provide the current rulemaking authority for the rules.
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To add the web address and to make required changes to the application.
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To provide minimum requirements for the registration of a pain management clinic.
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Repeal of this rule will eliminate imposed regulation of pediatric cardiac facilities, which extends beyond the Department’s statutory authority.
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The Board proposes the rule amendment delete non-refundable fee language.
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The purpose of the rule amendments is to update form titles, readopt certain NMLS forms, update Florida Department of Law Enforcement’s Livescan website link, correct grammatical errors, update fee payment amounts for licensure and clarify procedure for renewals, remove criminal background check fee requirement for control people for license renewals, set forth costs of fingerprint retention, delete and transfer the disciplinary guidelines provisions to a form incorporated into the rule entitled Disciplinary Guidelines for Mortgage Loan Originators and Mortgage Entities," revise and clarify Disciplinary Guidelines provision, amend the section of the Disciplinary Guidelines specifying mitigating and aggravating factors the Office considers in determining appropriate penalties, amend lock-in agreement subsection, amend books and records requirements, amend mortgage broker files requirements and delete penalty provisions, delete penalty provisions in mortgage lender files section, delete penalty provision in mortgage brokerage and lending transaction journal section, delete penalty provisions in Financial Guaranty in Lieu of Uniform Single Audit section; update law implemented, remove unncessary references to incorporated forms, remove obsolete statutory references in rule text, remove obsolete statutory references in law implemented section of rule text, and provide the current rulemaking authority for certain rules.
The effect of the rule amendments is to update form titles for NMLS MU1, MU2, MU3, and MU4 forms to reflect new title names, remove disciplinary guidelines from rule text and move those guidelines into a form adopted by rule into a new form entitled “Disciplinary Guidelines for Mortgage Loan Originators and Mortgage Entities,” delete requirement in 69V-40.008 which called for total fees of mortgage brokers to be stated in each contract for services, delete from 69V-40.008(5)(c) provision relating to good faith estimates, update law implemented section in 69V-40.011, update all fdle livescan weblinks to include a working web address link, provide that loan orignators must respond to requests for additional information within 45 days, correct total fee to be paid by those seeking renewal as loan originators, 69V-40.0313 establishes fingerprint retention fee as $6 as required by Chapter 494, set forth the fee and process for loan originator renewals after reactivation, remove criminal background check fee requirement of $25.25 for control people during mortgage broker licensure renewal process, removes branch office license renewal fee requirements found in 69V-40.0322, set forth the fee and process for mortgage broker license renewals after reactivation, set forth the fee and process for mortgage lender license renewals after reactivation, remove criminal background check fee requirement of $25.25 for control people during mortgage lender licensure renewal process, remove branch office license renewal fee requirements found in 69V-40.0612, specify the penalties for violating Chapter 494, specify the mitigating and aggravating factors the Office shall consider in determining appropriate penalties, specify the fines imposed for violating Chapter 494, specify the duration of suspension for violating Chapter 494, remove penalty provisions found in 69V-40.260, remove penalty provisions related to failure to maintain mortgage brokerage and lending transaction journal found in 69V-40-265, remove penalty provisions found in 69V-40.270,remove all unncessary references to word registrant, remove unncessary references to incorporated forms, remove obsolete statutory references in rule text, remove obsolete statutory references in law implemented section of rule text, correct grammatical mistakes, and provide the current rulemaking authority for the rules.
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The purpose and effect of the amended rule is to remove the disciplinary guidelines as found in the rule text and to transfer the disciplinary guidelines provisions to a form incorporated into the rule entitled "Office of Financial Regulation, Division of Consumer Finance, Disciplinary Guidelines for Money Services Businesses," to amend the section specifying the mitigating and aggravating factors the Office shall consider in determining appropriate penalties, to adopt new forms, to readopt old forms and revise names of old forms, to update rule text to clarify the Division’s name and zip code, to delete and amend definition language, to update Florida Department of Law Enforcement’s Livescan website link, to remove provisions allowing for extra calculated time for dates falling on the weekend or legal holidays, to revise and clarify reimbursement rates for examinations, to clarify the records required to be maintained related to inbound and outbound transmissions, to update citations to federal laws and rules, to clarify the documents required to be maintained in customer files, to delete certain definitions found in 69V-560.704, to define the phrase “its own commercial account” as referenced in section 560.309(3), F.S., to clarify termination of electronic log requirements, to specify information required to be submitted into the check cashing database, to update and clarify current statutory citations in rule text, to provide the current rulemaking authority for the rules, and to remove obsolete statutory references in the law implemented section of rule text.
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to specify who will operate and maintain the check cashing database, to specify who may access the check cashing database, to specify termination of access to check cashing database, to specify check cashing database transaction requirements, and to specify check cashing database availability.
- Petitions and Dispositions Regarding Rule Variance or Waiver (4)
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a Routine Variance for Paragraph 61C-4.010(5), Florida Administrative Code, Subparagraph 61C-1.004(1)(a), Florida Administrative Code, Paragraph 4-301.12(A), 2009 FDA Food Code, Section 5-203.13, 2009 FDA Food Code, and Paragraph 61C-4.010(7) Florida Administrative Code from La Granja 2 located in Margate. The above referenced F.A.C. addresses the requirement that each establishment have dishwashing facilities for manually washing, rinsing and sanitizing equipment and utensils are provided, and that at least one service sink be 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 dishwashing, mopsink and bathroom facilities for use by customers only located within an adjacent establishment under the same ownership.
The Division of Hotels and Restaurants will accept comments concerning the Petition for 14 days from the date of publication of this notice. To be considered, comments must be received before 5:00 p.m.
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On July 23, 2015, the Division issued an Order. The Order was in response to an emergency petition for a permanent Variance from Tallahassee Memorial Healthcare, Inc., filed June 26, 2015, and advertised on July 2, 2015, in Vol. 41, No. 128, of the Florida Administrative Register. No comments were received in response to the petition. The Order on the Variance grants the Petitioner a variance from Rule 64J-2.011(3), F.A.C., regarding having an oral/maxillofacial surgeon on call 24 hours a day. The Petitioner has demonstrated that the purpose of the underlying statute has been met and that Petitioner would suffer a substantial hardship if required to comply with this rule.
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waiver of rule 65C-15.017(3), Florida Administrative Code, from Youth and Family Alternatives, Inc. & Nicole Cashen. Rule 65C-15.017(3), requires staff who perform casework services in licensed child-placing agencies to possess at least a bachelor's degree in social work or a related field from an accredited college or university.
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variance or waiver of Rule 61G15-20.007(1)(a)2., filed by Pedram Zohrevand, Ph.D., regarding the requirement that applicants having engineering degrees from programs that are not accredited by EAC/ABET must demonstrate 32 college semester credit hours of higher mathematics and basic sciences, including courses in general chemistry and calculus-based general physics. The Board will consider this petition at its meeting currently scheduled for August 13, 2015.
Comments on this petition should be filed with the Board of Professional Engineers, 2639 North Monroe Street, Suite B-112, Tallahassee, FL 32303; within 14 days of publication of this notice.
- Notices of Meetings, Workshops and Public Hearings (17)
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The SWFRPC's monthly meeting; August 6, 2015 at 9:00 a.m.; SWFRPC's Offices at 1926 Victoria Avenue in Fort Myers
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In accordance with the timeframe set forth in section 120.525, Florida Statutes, a public opening is hereby noticed within the timeline for the Invitation to Bid (ITB) 15B-015 for the Sale of Surplus Modular Office Building.; August 11, 2015, 2:30 p.m. EDT; District Headquarters, 81 Water Management Drive, Havana, FL 32333
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Florida Rehabilitation Council quarterly general business meeting; August 11, 9:00am-6:00pm Aug 12, 9:00am-12:00pm EST; Hilton Hotel@Palm Beach Airport 150 Australian Ave West Palm Beach Fl. 33406
You may also attend by Conference call 1-888-670-3525 passcode 7513637441
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The Agency is soliciting input from the public regarding the school aged child care rule. In preparation for future rule promulgation the Agency is exploring the idea of "Tiered Licensure" for programs that care for school aged children only.; August 14, 2015, 10:00.a.m.; Department of Children and Families
1317 Winewood Boulevard, Building 4
Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0700
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Florida Rehabilitation Council Executive Committee
General Business; August 5, 2015 12:00-1:00pm; Conference call 1-888-670-3525 passcode (7513637441)
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Florida Rehabilitation Council Evaluation Committee
General Business; August 6, 2015 5:00pm-6:00pm EST; Conference call 1-888-670-3525 passcode (7513637441)
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This meeting has been cancelled. A new meeting noticed will be provided once it has been rescheduled.; Wednesday, July 29, 2015, commencing at 9:00 a.m. or shortly thereafter.; Sanibel Harbour Marriott Resort & Spa, 17260 Harbour Pointe Drive, Fort Myers, FL 33908, (239) 466-4000,
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This meeting will center its attention on the special needs of the Council, policies and procedures in government.
The Council shall make a systematic study of the conditions affecting black men and boys, including, but not limited to, homicide rates, arrest and incarceration rate, poverty, violence, drug abuse, death rates, disparate annual income levels, school performance in all grade levels including postsecondary levels, and health issues.; Thursday, August 6, 2015; 3:00PM – 4:00 PM; Toll Free Dial in Number: 888-670-3525
Participant Code: 7505082915
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Ongoing Hillsborough County Alliance business.; August 11, 2015, 9:00 a.m.; 1002 E. Palm Avenue, Tampa, FL
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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.; August 5, 2015, 9:00 a.m.; Reemployment Assistance Appeals Commission, 101 Rhyne Building, 2740 Centerview Drive, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-4151.
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To consider and provide recommendations to the Commission regarding requests for waivers (as listed below) and other business for the Commission in accordance with the Council’s agenda.
1. Spruce Creek HS, 801 Taylor Rd, Port Orange, FL
2. 336 Collins Ave, 336 Collins Ave, Miami Beach, FL
3. Fickeled Fin, 101 Bridge St, Bradenton Beach, FL
4. Gobblers Lodge, 385 Gobblers Lodge Rd, Volusia County, FL
5. Hell n Blazes, 1002 E New Haven Ave, Melbourne, FL
6. New Walton County Middle School #79, 605 Bruce Ave, Defuniak Springs, FL
7. Square Grouper Tiki Bar, 1920 Seaway Drive, Ft. Pierce, FL
8. North Trail RV Sales Center, 5270 Orange River Blvd., Ft Myers, FL
9. Existing Two-Story Buildings, 7541 Byscane Blvd., Miami, FL
10. UCF Global Garage Addition, 4000 Central Florida Blvd, Orlando, FL
11. Sobe Village Condominium, 440 14th Street & 1355 Drexel Ave., Miami Beach, FL
12. Bass Museum of Art Renovation/Expansion, 2100 Collins Ave, Miami Beach, FL
; August 10, 2015, 2:00 p.m. until completion; Meeting to be conducted using communications media technology, specifically teleconference and webinar.
1. Please join my meeting, Monday, August 10, 2015 at 2:00 PM Eastern Daylight Time.
https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/188875149
2. To call in using your telephone in the United States (toll-free): 1 877 309 2070
Or you may use your microphone and speakers (VoIP) - a headset is recommended.
Access Code: 188-875-149
Audio PIN: Shown after joining the meeting
Meeting ID: 188-875-149
Public point of access: Florida Building Commission, Office of Codes and Standards, Department of Business and Professional Regulation, Suite 90A, 1940 North Monroe Street, Tallahassee, Florida.
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The State Board of Education will participate in a workshop to discuss potential policy and legislative issues for 2016.; August 5, 2015, 10:00 a.m.; Hyatt Regency Orlando Airport, 9300 Jeff Fuqua Boulevard, Mirabel and Kai Tak Room, Orlando, Florida, 32827.
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This meeting will discuss on-going issues, developing issues and other matters.
(Call-In# 800-501-8979; Access Code: 9565628#); Wednesday, August 19, 2015
1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
; Sawgrass Marriott
1000 PGA Tour Boulevard
Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida 32082
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Annual meeting of the Orange Creek Basin Working Group will be held on August 6 at the Gainesville Regional Utilities Administration Office. This meeting is open to the public. This meeting will present an overview of water quality data and activities undertaken over the past year to improve water quality as well as next steps in defining additional activities needed to improve water quality. The second phase Orange Creek Basin Management Action Plan (BMAP) was adopted in July 2014. The BMAP addresses bacterial problems in streams and nutrient water quality problems in lakes in the Orange Creek Basin.; August 6, 2015 1:00 p.m.; Gainesville Regional Utilities, Multi-purpose Room, 301 SE 4th Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32601
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Team Florida Investor Meeting
This meeting will discuss on-going issues, developing issues and other matters.
; Thursday, July 30, 2015
10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
; Courtyard Marriot
730 North Magnolia Avenue
Orlando, Florida 32803
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Discussion of older adult falls prevention activities for the 2015 Injury Prevention State Plan. A copy of the agenda may be obtained by contacting Monica McKenzie by email at Monica.McKenzie@flhealth.gov or by telephone: (850) 245-4440 ext. 2736; Tuesday, August 11, 2015, 11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m., Eastern Standard Time.; Bureau of Emergency Medical Oversight/Injury Prevention Section, 4042 Bald Cypress Way, Second Floor, Tallahassee, Florida, 32399.
Join the conference call: United States, 1 (888)670-3525 toll-free; access code 6082454114.
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This will be a meeting of the Board of Professional Surveyors and Mappers, Rules Workgroup. The Board has charged the Workgroup to review Rule Chapter 5J-17, F.A.C., discuss potential improvements to the rules, and prepare recommendations for the Board. Any recommendations by the Workgroup will be reviewed and discussed by the full Board in a separate meeting or rule workshop.; August 6, 2015, 10:00 a.m.; Hilton Ocala, Saratoga Room, 3600 S.W. 36th Avenue, Ocala, Florida 34474
- Notices of Petitions and Dispositions Regarding Declaratory Stat (1)
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Nixon Peabody, LLP, DS 2015-087; The Petitioner, Nixon Peabody, LLP, on behalf of their clients, Citibank, and an Australian Winery, want to ensure that their proposed business promotion will abide by the rules and qualifications set forth in 561.42, F.S; and Chapter 61a-1.010 F.A.C. During this promotion, customers that use their Citibank card for a minimum purchase in participating restaurants would receive discounts on future food purchases and a voucher for a bottle of wine, with the total discount and wine selections increasing with the amount of each purchase.