1. Notices of Development of Proposed Rules and Negotiated Rulemaking
- Department of Health
- Board of Opticianry
- Board of Nursing Home Administrators
- Department of Citrus
- Agency for Health Care Administration
- Health Facility and Agency Licensing
2. Proposed Rules
- Navigation Districts
- Florida Inland Navigation District
3. Notices of Changes, Corrections and Withdrawals
- Department of Financial Services
- Department of Health
- Department of Revenue
- Property Tax Oversight Program
- Department of Health
4. Petitions and Dispositions Regarding Rule Variance or Waiver
- Department of Business and Professional Regulation
- Division of Hotels and Restaurants
- On November 7, 2013 the Division issued an order. The Final Order was in response to a Petition for a Variance from Mills Park Apartments, filed October 15, 2013, and advertised on October 21, 2013 in Vol. 39, No. 205, 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, 2.20.4, 2.20.5, 2.20.9 and 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 (VW2013-346).
- On November 7, 2013 the Division issued an order. The Final Order was in response to a Petition for a temporary Variance from One Ocean Plaza, filed October 16, 2013, and advertised on October 21, 2013 in Vol. 39, No. 205, 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 3.11.3 ASME A17.3, 1996 edition, as adopted by Rule 61C-5.001(1)(a) Florida Administrative Code that requires upgrading the elevators with firefighters’ emergency operations 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 (VW2013-347).
- On November 7, 2013 the Division issued an order. The Final Order was in response to a Petition for a temporary Variance from Eastwind Condominium, filed October 7, 2013, and advertised on October 11, 2013 in Vol. 39, No. 199, 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 3.19.4.1 ASME A17.1 2000 edition and 2.26.2.5 ASME A17.1a, 2005 edition, as adopted by Rule 61C-5.001(1)(a) Florida Administrative Code that requires upgrading the elevators shutoff valve and emergency stop switch 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 (VW2013-341).
- Florida Real Estate Appraisal Board
- a Variance or Waiver of Rule 61J1-4.010 (1)(c), F.A.C., filed by by Robert E. Keller, Qualified Representative, on behalf of Ian M. Squire, and the requirement that a state certified appraiser must have 48 months of continuous licensure before being allowed to act as a supervisor for registered trainee appraisers.
Comments on this petition should be filed with the Florida Real Estate Appraisal Board, 400 West Robinson Street, Hurston Building, North Tower, Suite N801, Orlando, Florida 32801, within 14 days of publication of this notice.
- Board of Professional Engineers
- Variance or Waiver, filed by Jelena Vukov, P.E. The Petitioner seeks the Variance or Waiver from Rule 61G15-20.007(1)(a), (b), (c) and (d), F.A.C., with respect to the requirement that each applicant for a Florida engineers license must demonstrate the completion of 32 college semester credit hours or higher mathematics and basic sciences.
The Board will address this Petition at its next meeting.
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.
- Department of Health
- Board of Opticianry
- that it has received a Petition for Variance or Waiver, filed on October 23, 2013, by Jelena Vukov, P.E. The Petitioner seeks the Variance or Waiver from Rule 61G15-20.007(1)(a), (b), (c) and (d), F.A.C., with respect to the requirement that each applicant for a Florida engineers license must demonstrate the completion of 32 college semester credit hours or higher mathematics and basic sciences.
The Board will address this Petition at its next meeting.
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.
- Water Management Districts
- Southwest Florida Water Management District
- Department of Business and Professional Regulation
- Construction Industry Licensing Board
- of the issuance of an Order regarding the Petition for Variance or Waiver, filed on August 16, 2013, by Nilo A. Hernandez. The Notice of Petition for Waiver or Variance was published in Vol. 39, No. 185, of the September 23, 2013 Florida Administrative Register. Petitioner sought a waiver or variance of Rule 61G4-15.030, F.A.C. to grandfather his County Roofing Certificate or license into a Certified Roofing License. The Board considered the instant Petition at a duly-noticed public meeting held on October 11, 2013, in Orlando, Florida.
The Board’s Order, filed on November 5, 2013, denied the petition, finding that granting the Petition would not accomplish the underlying purpose of Section 489.118, Florida Statutes.
- variance or waiver filed by Robert Williams. The petitioner is seeking a permanent variance or waiver of Rule 61G4-16.005, F.A.C., which requires for the purpose of certification, a passing grade shall be valid only for a period of four (4) years from the date the list of successful candidates is approved by the Board. Petitioner seeks a variance or waiver from the validity period because he encountered major health issues and was unable to work in the plumbing profession for an extended period of time. Comments on this petition should be filed with Construction Industry Licensing Board, Northwood Center, 1940 North Monroe Street, Tallahassee, FL 32399, within 14 days of publication of this notice.
5. Notices of Meetings, Workshops and Public Hearings
- Agency for Health Care Administration
- Health Facility and Agency Licensing
- The Governor’s Panel on Excellence in Long-Term Care will be considering applications received for the Gold Seal Award designation. Other business as needed may also be discussed.; Monday, November 25, 2013, 2:00 p.m.; FL Agency for Health Care Administration, 2727 Mahan Drive, Building #3, Conference Room B, Tallahassee, FL 32308
- FL Agency for Health Care Administration, 2727 Mahan Drive, Building #3, Conference Room B, Tallahassee, FL 32308
- Department of State
- Division of Library and Information Services
- Regional Planning Councils
- North Central Florida Regional Planning Council
- Department of Health
- Florida Housing Finance Corporation
- Departmental
- Request for Proposals 2013-12 State Housing Initiatives Partnership (SHIP) Program Compliance Monitoring Services
The Review Committee meeting will be to discuss the proposals received from qualified Offerors for compliance monitoring services and to answer any questions the Review Committee may have regarding the proposals submitted in response to Florida Housing Finance Corporation’s Request for Proposals 2013-12.; 10:00 a.m. Monday, November 25, 2013; Rick Seltzer Conference Room, Florida Housing Finance Corporation, 227 North Bronough Street, Suite 5000, Tallahassee, Florida, 32301-1329
- Rick Seltzer Conference Room, Florida Housing Finance Corporation, 227 North Bronough Street, Suite 5000, Tallahassee, Florida, 32301-1329
- Request for Proposals 2013-12 State Housing Initiatives Partnership (SHIP) Program Compliance Monitoring Services
The Review Committee meeting will be to give the scores, rank the proposals and to submit recommendations to Florida Housing’s Board of Directors regarding RFP 2013-12.; 9:30 a.m. Monday, December 2, 2013; Rick Seltzer Conference Room, Florida Housing Finance Corporation, 227 North Bronough Street, Suite 5000, Tallahassee, Florida, 32301-1329
- Rick Seltzer Conference Room, Florida Housing Finance Corporation, 227 North Bronough Street, Suite 5000, Tallahassee, Florida, 32301-1329
- Department of Health
- Office of Statewide Research
- To conduct review of new research studies involving human participants, modifications to existing studies, and continuing review of ongoing research to make sure research studies comply with regulations and the Department's ethical standards; November 20,2013 9:00a.m.; Capital Circle Office Complex, Building 2585, Conference Room 310A, Tallahassee, Florida
- Capital Circle Office Complex, Building 2585, Conference Room 310A, Tallahassee, Florida
- Department of Financial Services
- FSC - Financial Institution Regulation
- This is the final public hearing on the adoption of proposed amendments to Rule 69U-140.020, F.A.C., published on October 2, 2013, Vol.39, No. 192, Florida Administrative Register.; November 19, 2013, 9:00 a.m., during a regular meeting of the Financial Services Commission; Cabinet Meeting Room, Lower Level, The Capitol, Tallahassee, Florida
- Cabinet Meeting Room, Lower Level, The Capitol, Tallahassee, Florida
- Finance
- This is the Final Public Hearing on the adoption of proposed amendments to Rule 69V-560.302, F.A.C., published on October 2, 2013, Vol.39, No. 192, Florida Administrative Register.; November 19, 2013, 9:00 a.m., during a regular meeting of the Financial Services Commission; Cabinet Meeting Room, Lower Level, The Capitol, Tallahassee, Florida
- Cabinet Meeting Room, Lower Level, The Capitol, Tallahassee, Florida
- Department of Health
- Office of Statewide Research
- To conduct review of new research studies involving human participants, modifications to existing studies, and continuing review of ongoing research to make sure research studies comply with regulations and the Department's ethical standards.; February 5, 2014 9:00 a.m.; Capital Circle Office Complex, Building 2585, Conference Room 310A, Tallahassee, Florida
- Capital Circle Office Complex, Building 2585, Conference Room 310A, Tallahassee, Florida
- To conduct review of new research studies involving human participants, modifications to existing studies, and continuing review of ongoing research to make sure research studies comply with regulations and the Department's ethical standards.; February 19, 2013 1:30 p.m.; Capital Circle Office Complex, Building 2585, Conference Room 310A, Tallahassee, Florida
- Capital Circle Office Complex, Building 2585, Conference Room 310A, Tallahassee, Florida
- To conduct review of new research studies involving human participants, modifications to existing studies, and continuing review of ongoing research to make sure research studies comply with regulations and the Department's ethical standards.; March 5, 2013 9:00 a.m.; Capital Circle Office Complex, Building 2585, Conference Room 310A, Tallahassee, Florida
- Capital Circle Office Complex, Building 2585, Conference Room 310A, Tallahassee, Florida
- Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
- Division of Administration
- Department of Health
- Office of Statewide Research
- To conduct review of new research studies involving human participants, modifications to existing studies, and continuing review of ongoing research to make sure research studies comply with regulations and the Department's ethical standards.; March 19, 2013 1:30 p.m.; Capital Circle Office Complex, Building 2585, Conference Room 310A, Tallahassee, Florida
- Capital Circle Office Complex, Building 2585, Conference Room 310A, Tallahassee, Florida
- To conduct review of new research studies involving human participants, modifications to existing studies, and continuing review of ongoing research to make sure research studies comply with regulations and the Department's ethical standards.; April 2, 2013 9:00 a.m.; Capital Circle Office Complex, Building 2585, Conference Room 310A, Tallahassee, Florida
- Capital Circle Office Complex, Building 2585, Conference Room 310A, Tallahassee, Florida
- To conduct review of new research studies involving human participants, modifications to existing studies, and continuing review of ongoing research to make sure research studies comply with regulations and the Department's ethical standards.; April 16, 2014 1:30p.m.; Capital Circle Office Complex, Building 2585, Conference Room 310A, Tallahassee, Florida
- Capital Circle Office Complex, Building 2585, Conference Room 310A, Tallahassee, Florida
- To conduct review of new research studies involving human participants, modifications to existing studies, and continuing review of ongoing research to make sure research studies comply with regulations and the Department's ethical standards.; May 7, 2014 9:00 a.m.; Capital Circle Office Complex, Building 2585, Conference Room 310A, Tallahassee, Florida
- Capital Circle Office Complex, Building 2585, Conference Room 310A, Tallahassee, Florida
- To conduct review of new research studies involving human participants, modifications to existing studies, and continuing review of ongoing research to make sure research studies comply with regulations and the Department's ethical standards.; May 21, 2014 1:30 p.m.; Capital Circle Office Complex, Building 2585, Conference Room 310A, Tallahassee, Florida
- Capital Circle Office Complex, Building 2585, Conference Room 310A, Tallahassee, Florida
- To conduct review of new research studies involving human participants, modifications to existing studies, and continuing review of ongoing research to make sure research studies comply with regulations and the Department's ethical standards.; June 4, 2014 9:00 a.m.; Capital Circle Office Complex, Building 2585, Conference Room 310A, Tallahassee, Florida
- Capital Circle Office Complex, Building 2585, Conference Room 310A, Tallahassee, Florida
- To conduct review of new research studies involving human participants, modifications to existing studies, and continuing review of ongoing research to make sure research studies comply with regulations and the Department's ethical standards.; June 18, 2014 1:30 p.m.; Capital Circle Office Complex, Building 2585, Conference Room 310A, Tallahassee, Florida
- Capital Circle Office Complex, Building 2585, Conference Room 310A, Tallahassee, Florida
- To conduct review of new research studies involving human participants, modifications to existing studies, and continuing review of ongoing research to make sure research studies comply with regulations and the Department's ethical standards.; July 9, 2014 9:00 a.m.; Capital Circle Office Complex, Building 2585, Conference Room 310A, Tallahassee, Florida
- Capital Circle Office Complex, Building 2585, Conference Room 310A, Tallahassee, Florida
- To conduct review of new research studies involving human participants, modifications to existing studies, and continuing review of ongoing research to make sure research studies comply with regulations and the Department's ethical standards.; July 23, 2014 1:30 p.m.; Capital Circle Office Complex, Building 2585, Conference Room 310A, Tallahassee, Florida
- Capital Circle Office Complex, Building 2585, Conference Room 310A, Tallahassee, Florida
- Department of Children and Families
- Substance Abuse Program
- This is a Suicide Prevention Coordinating Council conference call that entails a discussion of how goals, objectives, and initiatives are being coordinated; a review of current goals/objectives as well as any revisions that could make these goals more feasible; a review of the minutes from the April meeting; and a discussion of potential agenda items for the December meeting.; Friday, November 22 from 1:00 – 3:00 PM; Call in number: 888-670-3525
Participant code: 8007400450
1317 Winewood Blvd., Building 6, Conference Room B, Tallahassee, FL 32399
- Call in number: 888-670-3525
Participant code: 8007400450
1317 Winewood Blvd., Building 6, Conference Room B, Tallahassee, FL 32399
- This is a Suicide Prevention Coordinating Council Updates that will feature updates on statewide training initiatives, a review of the November meeting minutes, and a discussion of content and recommendations for the annual report.; Friday, December 19 from 1:30 – 3:00 PM; Call in number: 888-670-3525
Participant code: 8007400450
1317 Winewood Blvd., Building 6, Conference Room B, Tallahassee, FL 32399
- Call in number: 888-670-3525
Participant code: 8007400450
1317 Winewood Blvd., Building 6, Conference Room B, Tallahassee, FL 32399
- Department of Education
- State Board of Education
- The meeting agenda will consist of approval of minutes of the State Board meetings held September 17 and October 15, 2013. An update on high performing states in selecting an assessment and an overview of the public meetings on Florida Standards will be provided by the Commissioner. Updates will be provided by Superintendent Margaret Smith on behalf of the Florida Association of District School Superintendents and President Jim Henningsen on behalf of the Council of Presidents. An update will also be provided on digital learning. Items for consideration include action relating to the following: Amendment to Rule 6A-1.0943, Statewide Assessment for Students with Disabilities; Repeal of Rule 6A-1.09431, Procedures for Special Exemption from Graduation Test Requirement for Students with Disabilities Seeking a Standard High School Diploma; Amendments to Rules 6A-4.002, General Provisions and 6A-4.003, Degrees, Programs, and Credits; New Rule 6A-6.0574, Postsecondary Industry Certification Funding List; Amendment to Rule 6A-6.0981, Provider Approval for Virtual Instruction Program; and Amendment to Rule 6A-20.028, Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Program. Other items for consideration include: Dual Enrollment Articulation Agreements; Approval of Request from Valencia College for Site Designation Approval for the Poinciana Campus in Osceola County; Approval of Request from Broward College for a BS in Environmental Science; Approval of Request from College of Central Florida for a BS in Nursing; Approval of Request from Florida State College at Jacksonville for a BAS in Logistics; Approval of Request from Miami Dade College for a BS in Information Systems Technology; Approval of Request from Miami Dade College for a BAS in Supply Chain Management; Adoption of Resolutions Authorizing the Issuance and Sale of Not Exceeding $31,000,000 State of Florida, Full Faith and Credit, State Board of Education Capital Outlay Refunding Bonds, 2013 Series A; Adoption of a Resolution Requesting the Issuance and Sale of Not Exceeding $240,000,000 State of Florida, State Board of Education Lottery Revenue Refunding Bonds, [Series to be determined]; and Approval of Appointment of Marisol Diaz, Administrator, to the Education Practices Commission.; November 19, 2013, 9:00 a.m.; Santa Fe College, Northwest Campus, Fine Arts Hall, 3000 NW 83rd Street, Gainesville, FL 32606.
- Santa Fe College, Northwest Campus, Fine Arts Hall, 3000 NW 83rd Street, Gainesville, FL 32606.
- Other Agencies and Organizations
- Florida Automobile Joint Underwriting Association
- Discuss procedures and duties of the Producer Review Committee and any other subject matters.; December 5, 2013, 1 PM EST; Toll-Free-Dial-In: 1-877-826-6967
Conference ID number: 2867636526#
- Toll-Free-Dial-In: 1-877-826-6967
Conference ID number: 2867636526#
- Review Claims Provider performance in claims handling and any other matters that may come before the committee.; Thursday, December 12, 2013, 9:00 a.m.; York Risk Services Group, 605 Crescent Executive Court, Suite 300, Lake Mary, Florida 32746
- York Risk Services Group, 605 Crescent Executive Court, Suite 300, Lake Mary, Florida 32746
- Department of Elder Affairs
- Office of Public and Professional Guardians
- Other Agencies and Organizations
- Northwood Shared Resource Center
- Approval of Minutes, Reports from Finance Committee, Operational Committee, Midrange and Mainframe Professional Rates, Direct Bills and Administrative Charges, Rate Changes: Mainframe - Midrange Storage, Enterprise Backup Solution, DFS Tape Library Solution, Significant Events, Midrange Staffing, SQL and Operating System Migration Plans, State of the Data Center and Executive Director Updates.; Thursday, November 21, 2013, 1:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.; Department of Business and Professional Regulation, Professions Board Room, 1940 North Monroe Street, Tallahassee, FL 32399
- Department of Business and Professional Regulation, Professions Board Room, 1940 North Monroe Street, Tallahassee, FL 32399
- Department of Financial Services
- Finance
- This is the Final Public Hearing on the adoption of proposed amendments to Rule 69V-560.102, F.A.C., published on October 2, 2013, Vol.39, No. 192, Florida Administrative Register.; November 19, 2013, 9:00 a.m., during a regular meeting of the Financial Services Commission; Cabinet Meeting Room, Lower Level, The Capitol, Tallahassee, Florida
- Cabinet Meeting Room, Lower Level, The Capitol, Tallahassee, Florida
- This is the Final Public Hearing on the adoption of proposed amendments to Rule 69V-560.1012, F.A.C., published on October 2, 2013, Vol.39, No. 192, Florida Administrative Register.; November 19, 2013, 9:00 a.m., during a regular meeting of the Financial Services Commission; Cabinet Meeting Room, Lower Level, The Capitol, Tallahassee, Florida
- Cabinet Meeting Room, Lower Level, The Capitol, Tallahassee, Florida
- Department of State
- Division of Historical Resources
- Committee members will discuss financial reports, vendor contracts, budget and other friends' business.; FOMSL Finance and Investment Committee Meeting, November 21, 2013 at 4:00 p.m.; Mission San Luis, 2100 W Tennessee Street, Tallahassee, FL
- Mission San Luis, 2100 W Tennessee Street, Tallahassee, FL
- Department of Citrus
- Departmental
- 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. The Commission will go into closed session pursuant to the provisions of Section 286.011 (8), F.S., to address issues related to Case # 2013CA-003581-0000-00 Agrosource, Inc., Plaintiff vs. State of Florida, Florida Department of Citrus, Defendants. The parties attending the closed session will be Commissioners Jay Clark, Michael Garavaglia, Michael Haycock, Vernon Hollingsworth, James Horrisberger, Ellis Hunt, Martin McKenna, Virginia Pena, Michael Taylor; Doug Ackerman, Executive Director; Kristie Hatcher-Bolin, Esq., William Roberts, Esq., Mark Miller, Esq., Mayanne Downs, Esq., and Wasilewski Court Reporters.; November 20, 2013, 9:00 a.m.; 605 E. Main Street, Bartow, Florida 33830
- 605 E. Main Street, Bartow, Florida 33830
- State Board of Administration
- Departmental
- The Trustees of the State Board of Administration of Florida will be asked for permission to file a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking to amend or repeal the following rules, as applicable: Amendments are being proposed to Rule 19-7.002 to adopt the most recent revised Investment Policy Statements approved by the Trustees effective July 1, 2013 for the Local Government Surplus Funds Trust Fund (Non-Qualified) and the Fund B Surplus Funds Trust Fund (Non-Qualified). Rule 19-7.014 is being repealed as no longer being necessary.; November 19, 2013, 9:00 a.m. (ET) – conclusion of the meeting (Re-scheduled from November 5, 2013); Cabinet Meeting Room, Lower Level, The Capitol, Tallahassee, Florida
- Cabinet Meeting Room, Lower Level, The Capitol, Tallahassee, Florida
- The Trustees of the State Board of Administration of Florida will be asked for permission to file a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking to amend the following rules, as applicable: Rules 19-11.002, 19-11.006 and 19-11.007, F.A.C., are being amended to adopt revised enrollment forms and second election enrollment forms that will provide additional disclosures concerning the funded status of the FRS Pension Plan, the fact that employer contributions to the FRS can vary, and the 8 year vesting requirement of the FRS Pension Plan. Rule 19-11.012, F.A.C., is being amended to clarify the circumstances under which rollovers cannot be accepted by the FRS Investment Plan. The Trustees also will be asked to authorize the filing of these rules for amendment or repeal, as applicable, if no member of the public timely requests a rule hearing.
; November 19, 2013, 9:00 a.m. (ET) – conclusion of the meeting (Re-scheduled from November 5, 2013); Cabinet Meeting Room, Lower Level, The Capitol, Tallahassee, Florida
- Cabinet Meeting Room, Lower Level, The Capitol, Tallahassee, Florida
- Agency for State Technology
- Departmental
- Approval of Minutes, Reports from Finance Committee, Operational Committee, Midrange and Mainframe Professional Rates, Direct Bills and Administrative Charges, Rate Changes: Mainframe - Midrange Storage, Enterprise Backup Solution, DFS Tape Library Solution, Significant Events, Midrange Staffing, SQL and Operating System Migration Plans, State of the Data Center and Executive Director Updates.; Thursday, November 21, 2013, 1:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.; Department of Business and Professional Regulation, Professions Board Room, 1940 North Monroe Street, Tallahassee, FL 32399
- Department of Business and Professional Regulation, Professions Board Room, 1940 North Monroe Street, Tallahassee, FL 32399
6. Notices of Petitions and Dispositions Regarding Declaratory Stat
- Department of Health
- Board of Respiratory Care
7. Notice of Petitions and Dispositions Regarding the Validity of R
- Department of Children and Families
- Agency for Persons with Disabilities
8. Notices Regarding Bids, Proposals and Purchasing
- Regional Planning Councils
- East Central Florida Regional Planning Council
9. Miscellaneous
- Other Agencies and Organizations
- Florida Automobile Joint Underwriting Association
- Department of Health