1. Notices of Development of Proposed Rules and Negotiated Rulemaking
- Department of Financial Services
- Finance
- This rule is proposed as a new rule to re-adopt certain current forms (Form OFR-COM-101, Exhibit A to Form OFR-COM-101, and Form OFR-CCA-101) and to adopt certain new forms (Form OFR-559-101, and Form OFR-559-102). When adopted, these forms will facilitate the application to the Office for registration by commercial collection agencies and consumer collection agencies, as well as the filing of complaints by consumers under the Florida Consumer Collection Practices Act, Chapter 560, Part VI, Florida Statutes.
- The Office proposes to amend current rule 69V-180.010. The purpose and effect of the changes are to amend an obsolete rulemaking authority reference in the current rule, to update a form date reference, to remove an obsolete form title reference, and to correct the name of the Office and the reference to the Office’s zip code in the current rule.
- The Office proposes to amend current rule 69V-180.020. The purpose and effect of the changes are to amend an obsolete rulemaking authority reference in the current rule, to update a form date reference, to correct the reference to the Office’s zip code in the current rule, to include a cross-reference to amended rule 69V-180.010(1), and to delete a requirement in the current rule that the registration fee be paid in certified funds.
- The Office proposes to amend current rule 69V-180.030. The purpose and effect of the changes are to amend an obsolete rulemaking authority reference in the current rule, to update a form number and date reference, to correct the reference to the Office’s zip code, to delete a requirement that the registration fee be paid in certified funds, and to add a provision regarding the fingerprints of applicants to conform to statutory changes.
- This rule is proposed as a new rule. The purpose and effect of the proposed new rule is to specify that the required electronic filing of the registration form adopted under rule 69V-180.002(1)(b)1, and payment of fees under rule 69V-180.30 are to be submitted through the REAL System
- This rule is proposed as a new rule to implement statutory requirements under sections 559.554 and 559.730, Florida Statutes. The purpose and effect of the proposed new rule is to specify the procedures to be followed and the documents to be provided to the Office by an applicant for Consumer Collection Agency Registration in disclosing any pending criminal charges and all criminal matters in which a control person of the applicant has pled guilty or nolo contendere, or was convicted or found guilty. The proposed new rule also specifies the classification of crimes by the Office, the specification of time periods for which an applicant is disqualified from registration with the Office based upon the classification of crimes, the effect of multiple crimes on the disqualifying period, and the aggravating and mitigating factors to be considered by the Office in determining the period of disqualification from registration.
- The Office proposes to amend current rule 69V-180.040. The purpose and effect of the changes are to amend an obsolete rulemaking authority reference in the current rule, and to update a form title, form number, and date reference in the current rule.
- This rule is proposed as a new rule. The purpose and effect of the proposed new rule is to specify the renewal requirements for registrations that expire on December 31, 2014, specifically, the non-refundable renewal fee to be submitted by a registrant, the procedures to be followed by registrants in submitting fingerprints for each control person prior to the registration renewal, to establish a deadline for registrants to respond to the Office with additional information, and to provide that a registration will automatically expire if the registrant does not respond to the Office by the deadline. The proposed new rule also specifies the renewal requirements for registrations expiring on December 31, 2015, and thereafter, specifically, the non-refundable renewal fee to be submitted by a registrant, and the non-refundable fee to be submitted by a registrant to cover the costs in retaining the fingerprints of each control person. The proposed new rule states that failure to remit the fees required by the expiration date for registrations expiring on December 31, 2015, and thereafter will automatically result in expiration of the registration.
- The Office proposes to amend current rule 69V-180.100. The purpose and effect of the changes are to change the title of the rule; to amend an obsolete rulemaking authority reference; to update a statutory reference in the rule; to both adopt and incorporate by reference into the rule, the “Office of Financial Regulation, Division of Consumer Finance, Disciplinary Guidelines for Consumer Collection Agencies” document; to specify how a copy of the “Office of Financial Regulation, Division of Consumer Finance, Disciplinary Guidelines for Consumer Collection Agencies” document may be obtained from the Office; to amend language in the current rule regarding references to guidelines, violations, and citations numbers; to delete requirements from the current rule; and to clarify the use of the term “citation” in the proposed rule. The proposed rule also clarifies what actions the Office may take against a registrant based upon the “Office of Financial Regulation, Division of Consumer Finance, Disciplinary Guidelines for Consumer Collection Agencies,” and specifies the mitigating and aggravating factors the Office shall consider in determining the appropriate penalty. The proposed rule further clarifies the current ranges for administrative fines to be imposed by the Office as a penalty, and specifies the ranges for suspensions to be imposed by the Office as a penalty.
- Agency for Health Care Administration
- Department of Corrections
- Water Management Districts
- Southwest Florida Water Management District
- Department of Health
2. Proposed Rules
- Department of Environmental Protection
- Agency for Health Care Administration
- Health Facility and Agency Licensing
- Department of Health
3. Notices of Changes, Corrections and Withdrawals
- Department of Business and Professional Regulation
- Division of Florida Condominiums, Timeshares and Mobile Homes
- Navigation Districts
- Florida Inland Navigation District
- Department of Health
- Water Management Districts
- Southwest Florida Water Management District
- Department of Business and Professional Regulation
- Florida Real Estate Appraisal Board
- Department of Health
- Division of Environmental Health
- Agency for Health Care Administration
- Health Facility and Agency Licensing
4. Emergency Rules
- Department of the Lottery
5. Petitions and Dispositions Regarding Rule Variance or Waiver
- Department of Health
- Board of Chiropractic Medicine
- variance or waiver filed by Edwin A. Bayo, on behalf of Raphael John Piana, D.C. The Petitioner is seeking a waiver or variance of Rule 64B2-17.003(4), Florida Administrative Code, which requires that prior to any licensed chiropractic physician engaging in acupuncture, such physician, shall complete a minimal educational background of 100 hours of study in the practice of acupuncture with the courses or seminars being approved by this Board. Petitioner is also seeking a waiver or variance of Rule 64B2-17.003(5), Florida Administrative Code, which requires that prior to any chiropractic physician engaging in the practice of acupuncture, said physician shall be required to present certification to the Board of examination by an approved college or institution of said physician, after completion of said approved minimum course of study.
- Department of Business and Professional Regulation
- Division of Hotels and Restaurants
- Northwest Florida Community Hospital. Petitioner seeks an emergency temporary variance of the requirements of ASME A17.3, Section 3.11.3, as adopted by 61C-5.001(1), Florida Administrative Code that requires upgrading the elevators with firefighters’ emergency operations which poses a significant economic/financial hardship. Any interested person may file comments within 5 days of the publication of this notice with Mark Boutin, Bureau of Elevator Safety, 1940 North Monroe Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-1013 (VW2014-451).
- B229 Airport Office Building. Petitioner seeks a variance of the requirements of ASME A17.1b, Section 2.20.1, 2.20.9 and 2.24.2 as adopted by 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 which poses a significant economic/financial hardship. Any interested person may file comments within 14 days of the publication of this notice with Mark Boutin, Bureau of Elevator Safety, 1940 North Monroe Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-1013 (VW2014-452).
- The Villas at Sunset Bay. Petitioner seeks a variance of the requirements of an unspecified edition, as adopted by 61C-5.001(1), Florida Administrative Code that requires upgrading the elevators operations which poses a significant economic/financial hardship. Any interested person may file comments within 14 days of the publication of this notice with Mark Boutin, Bureau of Elevator Safety, 1940 North Monroe Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-1013 (VW2014-453).
- St. Lucie Nuclear Station (Ecospace). Petitioner seeks an emergency variance of the requirements of ASME A17.1b, Section 2.20.4, 2.18.5.1 and 8.11.2.1.3(cc)(1) & (3) as adopted by 61C-5.001(1)(a), Florida Administrative Code that requires steel ropes of a minimum diameter of 9.5 mm which poses a significant economic/financial hardship. Any interested person may file comments within 5 days of the publication of this notice with Mark Boutin, Bureau of Elevator Safety, 1940 North Monroe Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-1013 (VW2014-455).
- St. Lucie Nuclear Station. Petitioner seeks an emergency variance of the requirements of ASME A17.1, Section 2.4.1.5, 2.15.9.2, 2.10.2.1 and 2.4.6.2(c) , as adopted by 61C-5.001(1), Florida Administrative Code that requires upgrading the elevators retracting toe guard and folding car top handrail which poses a significant economic/financial hardship. Any interested person may file comments within 5 days of the publication of this notice with Mark Boutin, Bureau of Elevator Safety, 1940 North Monroe Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-1013 (VW2014-454).
- On December 15, 2014 the Division issued an order. The Final Order was in response to a Petition for a Variance from Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, filed November 13, 2014, and advertised on November 21, 2014 in Vol. 40, No. 227, 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, 2.20.4, 2.20.5 and 2.20.9ASME 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 (VW2014-423).
- Department of Health
6. Notices of Meetings, Workshops and Public Hearings
- Other Agencies and Organizations
- Transportation and Expressway Authority Membership of Florida (TEAMFL)
- TEAMFL Annual Joint Meeting with the Florida Transportation Commission, co-hosted by Central Florida Expressway Authority. "Solutions Forum" Thursday Jan. 22nd: Collaborations for Solutions Forum 2:30 pm. Roundtable format with Agency leaders discussing a challenge or issue with TEAMFL attendees to come up with possible solutions. Evening Reception 5:30 pm. Friday Jan. 23rd: General Session 9:00 am, call to order by Atlee Mercer Chairman of TEAMFL, welcome remarks by Orange County Mayor Teresa Jacobs. 9:30 am, call to order by Ron Howse Chairman of FTC, FDOT Agency report. 11:00 am, TEAMFL Legislative White Paper for 2015 Legislative Session. 12:00 pm I-4 Ultimate Update by FDOT District 5.; Thursday January 22, 2015, 2:30-7:00pm; Friday January 23, 2015, 9:00 am-12:30 pm.; Hyatt Regency Orlando International Airport, 9300 Jeff Fuqua Blvd. Orlando, FL 32827
- Hyatt Regency Orlando International Airport, 9300 Jeff Fuqua Blvd. Orlando, FL 32827
- Department of Health
- Board of Clinical Laboratory Personnel
- General board business.; Friday, January 23, 2015, commencing at 9:00 a.m., at meet me number (888) 670-3525, participant code 7342425515.; Department of Health, 4042 Bald Cypress Way, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-3257.
- Department of Health, 4042 Bald Cypress Way, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-3257.
- Other Agencies and Organizations
- Enterprise Florida, Inc.
- This meeting will discuss on-going issues, deliberate new issues and consider other matters.; Wednesday, January 21, 2015, 1:00p.m. - 2:30p.m.; Doubletree Hotel, 101 South Adams Street, Tallahassee, FL 32301,
- Doubletree Hotel, 101 South Adams Street, Tallahassee, FL 32301,
- Department of Transportation
- Department of Economic Opportunity
- Departmental
- The Council will conduct its first organization meeting and will discuss and/or approve its organizing documents, discuss operationalizing the law creating the Council in 2014 pursuant to section 446.53, Florida Statutes (2014), and receive a presentation on the sunshine law, as well as obtain public input, and identify action items and next steps.; January 7, 2015, 10:00 a.m.; Mid Florida Tech., Room 160, 2900 W. Oak Ridge Road, Orlando, Florida 32809
- Mid Florida Tech., Room 160, 2900 W. Oak Ridge Road, Orlando, Florida 32809
- Department of Veterans' Affairs
- Executive Office of the Governor
- Departmental
- Monthly Meeting. 1(888)670-3525 (Toll Free); Conference Code: 6468673392#; December 30, 2014, 2:00 PM; The Capitol, Suite 705, 400 South Monroe Street, Tallahassee, FL 32399
- The Capitol, Suite 705, 400 South Monroe Street, Tallahassee, FL 32399
7. Notices of Petitions and Dispositions Regarding Declaratory Stat
- Department of Financial Services
8. Notices Regarding Bids, Proposals and Purchasing
- Department of Military Affairs
9. Miscellaneous
- Department of Environmental Protection