1. Notices of Development of Proposed Rules and Negotiated Rulemaking
- Department of Health
- Board of Medicine
- Board of Osteopathic Medicine
- Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission
- Vessel Registration and Boating Safety
2. Proposed Rules
3. Petitions and Dispositions Regarding Rule Variance or Waiver
- Department of Business and Professional Regulation
- Division of Hotels and Restaurants
- On December 30, 2014 the Division issued an order. The Final Order was in response to a Petition for a Variance from Ramada Plaza Resort & Suites, filed December 2, 2014, and advertised on December 4, 2014 in Vol. 40, No. 234, of the Florida Administrative Register. No comments were received in response to the petition. The Final Order on the Petition for Variance grants the Petitioner a variance from Rule 2.20.1, 2.20.9 and 2.24.2 ASME A17.1b, 2009 edition, as adopted by Rule 61C-5.001(1)(a) Florida Administrative Code that requires steel ropes, wedge shackles to secure the steel ropes and grooved sheaves of a minimum pitch diameter because 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 (VW2014-441).
- On December 30, 2014 the Division issued an order. The Final Order was in response to a Petition for a Variance from B229 Airport Office Building, filed December 11, 2014, and advertised on December 17, 2014 in Vol. 40, No. 243, of the Florida Administrative Register. No comments were received in response to the petition. The Final Order on the Petition for Variance grants the Petitioner a variance from Rule 2.20.1, 2.20.9 and 2.24.2 ASME A17.1b, 2009 edition, as adopted by Rule 61C-5.001(1)(a) Florida Administrative Code that requires steel ropes, wedge shackles to secure the steel ropes and grooved sheaves of a minimum pitch diameter because 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 (VW2014-452).
- On December 30, 2014 the Division issued an order. The Final Order was in response to a Petition for an emergency Variance from St. Lucie Nuclear Station (Ecospace), filed December 15, 2014, and advertised on December 17, 2014 in Vol. 40, No. 243, of the Florida Administrative Register. No comments were received in response to the petition. The Final Order on the Petition for Variance grants the Petitioner a variance from Rule 2.20.4, 2.18.5.1 and 8.11.2.1.3(cc)(1) & (3) ASME A17.1b, 2009 edition, as adopted by Rule 61C-5.001(1)(a) Florida Administrative Code that requires steel ropes of a minimum diameter of 9.5 mm because 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 (VW2014-455).
- On December 30, 2014 the Division issued an order. The Final Order was in response to a Petition for an emergency Variance from St. Lucie Nuclear Station (Toe Guard/Handrail), filed December 15, 2014, and advertised on December 17, 2014 in Vol. 40, No. 243, of the Florida Administrative Register. No comments were received in response to the petition. The Final Order on the Petition for Variance grants the Petitioner a variance from Rule 2.4.1.5, 2.15.9.2, 2.10.2.1, ASME A17.1b, 2009 edition and 2.4.6.2(c) ASME A17.1b, 2007 edition, as adopted by Rule 61C-5.001(1)(a) Florida Administrative Code that requires upgrading the elevators retracting toe guard and folding car top handrail because 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 (VW2014-454).
- On December 30, 2014 the Division issued an order. The Final Order was in response to a Petition for a Variance from State Street Parking Garage, filed December 3, 2014, and advertised on December 10, 2014 in Vol. 40, No. 238, of the Florida Administrative Register. No comments were received in response to the petition. The Final Order on the Petition for Variance grants the Petitioner a variance from Rule 2.20.1, 2.18.5.1 ASME A17.1b, 2009 edition, as adopted by Rule 61C-5.001(1)(a) Florida Administrative Code that requires steel ropes of a minimum diameter of 9.5 mm because 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 (VW2014-443).
- On December 30, 2014 the Division issued an order. The Final Order was in response to a Petition for a Variance from Hunt Club Parcel 1 Bldg. C Job, filed October 24, 2014, and advertised on October 29, 2014 in Vol. 40, No. 211, of the Florida Administrative Register. No comments were received in response to the petition. The Final Order on the Petition for Variance grants the Petitioner a variance from Rule 2.7.1 ASME A18.1, 2003 edition, as adopted by Rule 61C-5.001(1)(a) Florida Administrative Code requests a variance from the requirement that vertical platform lift shall not exceed 12 ft (3685 mm), Petitioner wants to install a lift that will travel 14 ft. because 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 (VW2014-383).
4. Notices of Meetings, Workshops and Public Hearings
- Other Agencies and Organizations
- Treasure Coast Education and Research Development Authority
- Florida College System Risk Management Consortium
- Department of Business and Professional Regulation
- Florida Mobile Home Relocation Corporation
- Other Agencies and Organizations
- Region XII Training Council
- The agenda will include but is not limited to F.D.L.E./C.J.S.T.C updates: Palm Beach State College/Criminal Justice Institute Assessment Center Updates, Region XII budget approval and any other business.; February 26, 2015 at 8:35am; Clayton Hutchinson Agricultural Center, Exhibit Hall "A", 559 Military Trail, West Palm beach, Fl
- Clayton Hutchinson Agricultural Center, Exhibit Hall "A", 559 Military Trail, West Palm beach, Fl
- Regional Planning Councils
- Withlacoochee Regional Planning Council
- The WRPC Board of Directors will meet to conduct the regular business of the Council.; WRPC Board of Directors, Thursday, January 15, 2015, 7:00 p.m.; Withlacoochee Regional Planning Council, 1241 S. W. 10th Street, Ocala, FL 34471-0323
- Withlacoochee Regional Planning Council, 1241 S. W. 10th Street, Ocala, FL 34471-0323
- Department of Children and Families
- Other Agencies and Organizations
- Council of Community College Presidents
- Department of Education
- Education Practices Commission
- Other Agencies and Organizations
- Sunshine State One Call of Florida
- Executive Office of the Governor
- Other Agencies and Organizations
- Okeechobee Soil and Water Conservation District
- Water Management Districts
- Southwest Florida Water Management District
- Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission
- Marine Fisheries
- The Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is holding a meeting to gather public comment regarding stakeholder concerns related to conflicts between property owners and lobster bully net fishers in the Keys, and to explore potential solutions to those issues. Anyone with concerns related to this topic or who would like to share their ideas to help minimize the conflict is encouraged to attend.; January 15, 2015 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. EST; Founders Park Community Center, 87000 Overseas Highway, Mile Marker 87, Islamorada, FL 33036.
- Founders Park Community Center, 87000 Overseas Highway, Mile Marker 87, Islamorada, FL 33036.
- Department of Health
- Board of Osteopathic Medicine
- General business of the board. Meetings may be cancelled prior to the meeting date. Please check the Board web site at http://floridasosteopathicmedicine.gov/ for cancellations or changes to meeting dates or times.; May 15, 2015, at approximately 9:00 a.m., EST; Tampa Airport Marriott, 4200 George J Bean Parkway, Tampa, FL 33607; (813) 879-5151
- Tampa Airport Marriott, 4200 George J Bean Parkway, Tampa, FL 33607; (813) 879-5151
- General business of the board. Meetings may be cancelled prior to the meeting date. Please check the Board web site at http://floridasosteopathicmedicine.gov/ for cancellations or changes to meeting dates or times.; August 21, 2015, at approximately 9:00 a.m., EST; Double Tree by Hilton Deerfield Beach – Boca Raton, 100 Fairway Drive, Deerfield Beach, FL 33441; (954) 427-7700
- Double Tree by Hilton Deerfield Beach – Boca Raton, 100 Fairway Drive, Deerfield Beach, FL 33441; (954) 427-7700
- General business of the board. Meetings may be cancelled prior to the meeting date. Please check the Board web site at http://floridasosteopathicmedicine.gov/ for cancellations or changes to meeting dates or times.; November 13, 2015, at approximately 9:00 a.m., EST; Rosen Plaza Hotel, 9700 International Dr., Orlando, FL 32819; (407) 996-9700
- Rosen Plaza Hotel, 9700 International Dr., Orlando, FL 32819; (407) 996-9700
- Board of Acupuncture
- General business of the board. Meetings may be cancelled prior to the meeting date. Please check the Board web site at http://floridasacupuncture.gov/ for cancellations or changes to meeting dates or times.; June 19, 2015, at approximately 9:00 a.m., EST; Hutchinson Island Marriott Beach Resort & Marina, 555 NE Ocean Blvd, Stuart, FL 34996; (772) 225-3700
- Hutchinson Island Marriott Beach Resort & Marina, 555 NE Ocean Blvd, Stuart, FL 34996; (772) 225-3700
- General business of the board. Meetings may be cancelled prior to the meeting date. Please check the Board web site at http://floridasacupuncture.gov/ for cancellations or changes to meeting dates or times.; September 18, 2015, at approximately 9:00 a.m., EST; Safety Harbor Resort & Spa, 105 North Bayshore Drive, Safety Harbor, FL 34695; (727) 726-1161
- Safety Harbor Resort & Spa, 105 North Bayshore Drive, Safety Harbor, FL 34695; (727) 726-1161
- Board of Massage Therapy
- General business of the board. Meetings may be cancelled prior to the meeting date. Please check the Board web site at http://floridasmassagetherapy.gov/ for cancellations or changes to meeting dates or times.; July 16-17, 2015, at approximately 9:00 a.m., EST; Embassy Suites Orlando – Lake Buena Vista South, 4955 Kyngs Heath Road, Kissimmee, FL 34746; (407) 239-1144
- Embassy Suites Orlando – Lake Buena Vista South, 4955 Kyngs Heath Road, Kissimmee, FL 34746; (407) 239-1144
- General business of the board. Meetings may be cancelled prior to the meeting date. Please check the Board web site at http://floridasmassagetherapy.gov/ for cancellations or changes to meeting dates or times.; October 22-23, 2015, at approximately 9:00 a.m., EST; Bonaventure Resort & Spa, 250 Racquet Club Road, Weston, FL 33326; (954) 389-3300
- Bonaventure Resort & Spa, 250 Racquet Club Road, Weston, FL 33326; (954) 389-3300
- Regional Planning Councils
- North Central Florida Regional Planning Council
- Department of Revenue
- Departmental
- Approval of the proposed rules listed below.
The following proposed rules were noticed in the November 19, 2014 (Vol. 40, No. 225, pp. 5046 - 5062), issue of the Florida Administrative Register:
Rule 12-24.001, F.A.C. - Scope of Rules.
Rule 12-24.002, F.A.C. -Definitions.
Rule 12-24.003, F.A.C. -Requirements to File or to Pay Taxes by Electronic Means.
Rule 12-24.004, F.A.C. -Enrollment.
A Notice of Change to Rule 12-24.004, F.A.C. (Enrollment), published in the December 31, 2014 (Vol. 40, No. 251, p. 5692 - 5693), Florida Administrative Register.
Rule 12-24.005, F.A.C. -Methods of Payment by Electronic Means.
Rule 12-24.007, F.A.C. -Electronic Payment Transmission Errors.
Rule 12-24.008, F.A.C. -Procedures for Payment.
Rule 12-24.009, F.A.C. -Due Date; General Provisions.
Rule 12-24.010, F.A.C. -General Administrative Provisions; Voluntary Participation; Confidentiality; Granting of Waivers From Electronic Filing Requirements.
Rule 12-24.011, F.A.C. -Public Use Forms.
Rule 12A-1.0215, F.A.C. - Veterinary Sales and Services
A Notice of Change to Rule 12A-1.0215, F.A.C. (Veterinary Sales and Services), published in the December 18, 2014 (Vol. 40, No. 244, p. 5466), Florida Administrative Register.
Rule 12A-1.022, F.A.C. - Federal Excise Taxes, Gross Receipts Tax, and Other Fees
Rule 12A-1.038, F.A.C. - Consumer’s Certificate of Exemption; Exemption Certificates
A Notice of Change to Rule 12A-1.038, F.A.C. (Consumer’s Certificate of Exemption; Exemption Certificates), published in the December 18, 2014 (Vol. 40, No. 244, p. 5466), Florida Administrative Register.
Rule 12A-1.039, F.A.C. - Sales for Resale
A Notice of Change to Rule 12A-1.039, F.A.C. (Sales for Resale), published in the December 18, 2014 (Vol. 40, No. 244, p. 5466), Florida Administrative Register.
Rule 12A-1.053, F.A.C. - Electric Power and Energy
Rule 12A-19.060, F.A.C. - Sales for the Purpose of Resale
Rule 12B-6.001, F.A.C. - Scope; Definitions; Index Price
A Notice of Correction to Rule 12B-6.001, F.A.C. (Scope; Definitions; Index Price), published in the December 16, 2014 (Vol. 40, No. 242, p. 5407), Florida Administrative Register.
Rule 12B-6.0015, F.A.C. - Imposition of the Gross Receipts Tax
A Notice of Correction to Rule 12B-6.0015, F.A.C. (Imposition of the Gross Receipts Tax), published in the December 16, 2014 (Vol. 40, No. 242, p. 5407), Florida Administrative Register.
Rule 12B-6.005, F.A.C. - Payment of Tax; Reports; Public Use Forms
A Notice of Correction to Rule 12B-6.005, F.A.C. (Payment of Tax; Reports; Public Use Forms), published in the December 16, 2014 (Vol. 40, No. 242, p. 5407), Florida Administrative Register.
; January 13, 2015, during a regular meeting of the Governor and Cabinet, 9:00 a.m.; Cabinet Meeting Room, Lower Level - 03, The Capitol, Tallahassee, Florida
- Cabinet Meeting Room, Lower Level - 03, The Capitol, Tallahassee, Florida
- Department of Health
- Board of Osteopathic Medicine
- To review those cases on which a determination of existence of probable cause has already been made.; January 9, 2015, at approximately 3:15 p.m., EST; Meet Me Number (888) 670-3525; Participant Passcode: 4625909332
- Meet Me Number (888) 670-3525; Participant Passcode: 4625909332
- To review those cases on which a determination of existence of probable cause has already been made.; April 17, 2015, at approximately 3:15 p.m., EST; Meet Me Number (888) 670-3525; Participant Passcode: 4625909332
- Meet Me Number (888) 670-3525; Participant Passcode: 4625909332
- To review those cases on which a determination of existence of probable cause has already been made.; July 7, 2015, at approximately 1:00 p.m., EST; Meet Me Number (888) 670-3525; Participant Passcode: 4625909332
- Meet Me Number (888) 670-3525; Participant Passcode: 4625909332
- To review those cases on which a determination of existence of probable cause has already been made.; October 6, 2015, at approximately 1:00 p.m., EST; Meet Me Number (888) 670-3525; Participant Passcode: 4625909332
- Meet Me Number (888) 670-3525; Participant Passcode: 4625909332
- Department of Financial Services
- Division of Workers' Compensation
- Pursuant to s. 440.13(12)(a), F.S., the Three-Member Panel is required to annually adopt schedules of maximum reimbursement allowances for physicians, hospital inpatient care, hospital outpatient care, ambulatory surgical centers, work-hardening programs, and pain programs. Specifically, the Three-Member Panel will consider:
*Health Care Provider Reimbursement Manual, 2015 Edition (Rule 69L-7.020, F.A.C.) – Adoption of the 2015 Edition of the Health Care Provider Reimbursement Manual
*Ambulatory Surgical Center Reimbursement Manual, 2015 Edition (Rule 69L-7.100, F.A.C.) – Adoption of the 2015 Edition of the Ambulatory Surgical Center Reimbursement Manual
*The Division's Annual Report on Reimbursement Disputes and Overutilization for 2014
*Additionally, the Three-Member Panel will review and issue the 2015 Biennial Report to the President of the Senate and the Speaker of the House of Representatives pursuant to s. 440.13(12)(e)4., F.S.
; Thursday, January 22, 2015, 9:00 a.m.; Room 116, Larson Bldg., 200 E. Gaines St., Tallahassee, Florida
- Room 116, Larson Bldg., 200 E. Gaines St., Tallahassee, Florida
- Department of Health
- Board of Massage Therapy
- General business of the board. Meetings may be cancelled prior to the meeting date. Please check the Board web site at www.floridasmassagetherapy.gov for cancellations or changes to meeting dates or times.; March 11, 2015, at approximately 8:30 a.m., EST; Meet Me Number (888) 670-3525; Participant Passcode: 4284364155
- Meet Me Number (888) 670-3525; Participant Passcode: 4284364155
- General business of the board. Meetings may be cancelled prior to the meeting date. Please check the Board web site at www.floridasmassagetherapy.gov for cancellations or changes to meeting dates or times.; June 10, 2015, at approximately 8:30 a.m., EST; Meet Me Number (888) 670-3525; Participant Passcode: 4284364155
- Meet Me Number (888) 670-3525; Participant Passcode: 4284364155
- General business of the board. Meetings may be cancelled prior to the meeting date. Please check the Board web site at www.floridasmassagetherapy.gov for cancellations or changes to meeting dates or times.; September 9, 2015, at approximately 8:30 a.m., EST; Meet Me Number (888) 670-3525; Participant Passcode: 4284364155
- Meet Me Number (888) 670-3525; Participant Passcode: 4284364155
- General business of the board. Meetings may be cancelled prior to the meeting date. Please check the Board web site at www.floridasmassagetherapy.gov for cancellations or changes to meeting dates or times.; December 9, 2015, at approximately 8:30 a.m., EST; Meet Me Number (888) 670-3525; Participant Passcode: 4284364155
- Meet Me Number (888) 670-3525; Participant Passcode: 4284364155
- To review those cases on which a determination of existence of probable cause has already been made.; January 8, 2015, at approximately 3:05 p.m., EST; Meet Me Number (888) 670-3525; Participant Passcode: 4284364155
- Meet Me Number (888) 670-3525; Participant Passcode: 4284364155
- To review those cases on which a determination of existence of probable cause has already been made.; March 19, 2015, at approximately 3:05 p.m., EST; Meet Me Number (888) 670-3525; Participant Passcode: 4284364155
- Meet Me Number (888) 670-3525; Participant Passcode: 4284364155
- To review those cases on which a determination of existence of probable cause has already been made.; May 14, 2015, at approximately 3:05 p.m., EST; Meet Me Number (888) 670-3525; Participant Passcode: 4284364155
- Meet Me Number (888) 670-3525; Participant Passcode: 4284364155
- To review those cases on which a determination of existence of probable cause has already been made.; July 9, 2015, at approximately 3:05 p.m., EST; Meet Me Number (888) 670-3525; Participant Passcode: 4284364155
- Meet Me Number (888) 670-3525; Participant Passcode: 4284364155
- To review those cases on which a determination of existence of probable cause has already been made.; September 17, 2015, at approximately 3:05 p.m., EST; Meet Me Number (888) 670-3525; Participant Passcode: 4284364155
- Meet Me Number (888) 670-3525; Participant Passcode: 4284364155
- To review those cases on which a determination of existence of probable cause has already been made.; November 12, 2015, at approximately 3:05 p.m., EST; Meet Me Number (888) 670-3525; Participant Passcode: 4284364155
- Meet Me Number (888) 670-3525; Participant Passcode: 4284364155
5. Notices of Petitions and Dispositions Regarding Declaratory Stat
- Department of Health
- Division of Environmental Health
6. Miscellaneous
- Agency for Health Care Administration