1. Notices of Development of Proposed Rules and Negotiated Rulemaking
- Department of Education
- Department of Health
- Board of Osteopathic Medicine
2. Proposed Rules
- Department of Children and Families
- Economic Self-Sufficiency Program
- Department of Education
- Department of Economic Opportunity
- Division of Workforce Services
- Department of Transportation
- Department of Health
- Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy and Mental Health Counseling
3. Notices of Changes, Corrections and Withdrawals
4. Emergency Rules
- Department of the Lottery
5. Petitions and Dispositions Regarding Rule Variance or Waiver
- Water Management Districts
- South Florida Water Management District
- Variance (Application 150305-18) from the Florida Department of Transportation, 3400 W Commercial Boulevard, Ft Lauderdale, FL 33309, for the I-95 at I-595 Interchange Wet Pond Armoring project, located in Broward County, Section 21, Township 50 South, Range 42 East. The petition seeks relief from Section 5.4.2(d) of the South Florida Water Management District Environmental Resource Permit Applicant’s Handbook Volume II, effective August 10, 2014, which is incorporated by reference in Rule 40E-4.091(1)(a) and Chapter 62-330, F.A.C., pertaining to side slopes for wet retention/detention and attenuation areas. Any interested person or other agency may submit written comments on the petition within 14 days after publication of this notice.
- Department of Business and Professional Regulation
- Division of Hotels and Restaurants
- On January 26, 2015 the Division of Hotels and Restaurants received a Petition for a Routine Variance for Paragraph 4-301.12(A), 2009 FDA Food Code and Paragraph 61C-4.010(5), Florida Administrative Code from Associate Dining located in Orlando. The above referenced F.A.C. addresses the requirement that each establishment have facilities for manually washing, rinsing and sanitizing equipment and utensils. They are requesting to share the warewashing sink area with another licensed food service establishment under the same ownership and on the same premise.
The Petition for this variance was published in Vol. 41/25 on February 06, 2015. The Order for this Petition was signed and approved on February 24, 2015. After a complete review of the variance request, the Division finds that the application of this Rule will create a financial hardship to the food service establishment. Furthermore, the Division finds that the Petitioner meets the burden of demonstrating that the underlying statute has been achieved by the Petitioner ensuring a three-compartment sink is provided with hot and cold running water under pressure. The Petitioner shall also ensure that the three-compartment sink area within Tropiks (SEA2100186) is maintained in a clean and sanitary manner and is available during all hours of operation. If the ownership of Tropiks (Mariott Hotel Service Inc.) changes, a signed agreement for use of the shared facilities is required immediately.
- On January 27, 2015 the Division of Hotels and Restaurants received a Petition for a Routine Variance for Subparagraph 61C-1.004(1)(a), Florida Administrative Code and Section 5-203.13, 2009 FDA Food Code from Half Way House at Timuquana Country Club located in Jacksonville. The above referenced F.A.C. addresses the requirement that at least one service sink is provided for the cleaning of mops or similar cleaning tools and the disposal of mop water. They are requesting to share the mop sink located within Timuquana Country Club main kitchen.
The Petition for this variance was published in Vol. 41/25 on February 06, 2015. The Order for this Petition was signed and approved on February 24, 2015. After a complete review of the variance request, the Division finds that the application of this Rule will create a financial hardship to the food service establishment. Furthermore, the Division finds that the Petitioner meets the burden of demonstrating that the underlying statute has been achieved by the Petitioner ensuring that the mop sink within Timuquana Country Club main kitchen (SEA2600260) is maintained in a clean and sanitary manner and is provided with hot and cold running water under pressure. If the ownership of Half Way House at Timuquana Country Club (Timuquana Country Club) changes, a signed agreements for use of the mop sink is required immediately.
- On March 12, 2015 the Division issued an order. The Final Order was in response to a Petition for an emergency Variance from St. Johns River Power Park #2 Boiler, filed March 2, 2015, and advertised on March 4, 2015 in Vol. 41, No. 43, 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 2.27.3.2.1 ASME A17.1b, 2009 edition, as adopted by Rule 61C-5.001(1)(a) Florida Administrative Code from providing phase I emergency recall operation by fire alarm initiating devices 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 (VW2015-054).
- Ocean Residences at Boca Beach Club Condominium Association, Inc. Petitioner seeks a variance of the requirements of ASME A17.1, Section 2.7.4, as adopted by 61C-5.001(1), Florida Administrative Code that requires upgrading the elevators headroom in machinery spaces, machine rooms, control spaces, and control rooms which poses a significant economic/financial hardship. Any interested person may file comments within 14 days of the publication of this notice with Doug Melvin, Bureau of Elevator Safety, 1940 North Monroe Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-1013 (VW2015-059).
- Board of Employee Leasing Companies
- variance or waiver filed by Bruce Leon and Tandem Professional Employer Services, Inc., seeking a variance or partial waiver of Rule 61G7-5.0033(4), Florida Administrative Code, which provides that a Florida-licensed employee leasing company, employee leasing company group, employee leasing company groups, or any combination thereof, may submit combined audited or reviewed financial statements to meet the requirements of Section 468.525(3)(e), F.S. as applicable, so long as there are Board-approved cross-guarantees between all employee leasing companies and all entities covered in the combined financial statement are Florida-licensed employee leasing companies; non-licensed entities may not be included in combined financial statements. Petitioner is also seeking a variance or partial waiver of Rule 61G7-10.0015, Florida Administrative Code, which provides that an employee leasing company (referenced in this rule “an authorizing employee leasing company”) may satisfy the requirements of its quarterly and annual filing obligations as set forth in Rules 61G7-10.001 and 61G7-10.0011, F.A.C., by being accredited in good standing by the Employer Services Assurance Corporation (ESAC), and by authorizing ESAC to provide the Department, on the licensee’s behalf, certification of compliance and electronic access to information provided to ESAC by the licensee that is consistent with the reporting requirements of Rules 61G7-10.001 and 61G7-10.0011, F.A.C., and is consistent with the requirements of Section 668.50, F.S., (the Florida Uniform Electronic Transactions Act).
6. Notices of Meetings, Workshops and Public Hearings
- Water Management Districts
- South Florida Water Management District
- Regional Planning Councils
- Tampa Bay Regional Planning Council
- Department of Health
- Executive Office of the Governor
- Division of Emergency Management
- 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-DEM-14-15-036) for State Logistics Response Center Pallet Rack Repairs.
The Division reserves the right to issue amendments, addenda, and changes to the timeline and specifically to the meeting notice listed above. The Division will post notice of any changes or additional meetings within the Vendor Bid System (VBS) in accordance with section 287.042(3), Florida Statutes, and will not re-advertise notice in the Florida Administrative Review (FAR). Access the VBS at: http://vbs.dms.state.fl.us/vbs/main_menu.
; March 20, 2015, at 2:30 p.m.; William E. Sadowski Office Building
2555 Shumard Oak Blvd,
Room 120L
Tallahassee, FL 32399
- William E. Sadowski Office Building
2555 Shumard Oak Blvd,
Room 120L
Tallahassee, FL 32399
- Regional Planning Councils
- South Florida Regional Planning Council
- Any Development Order received prior to the meeting. Generally Consistent Comprehensive Plan Amendment Review for Weston; Any Generally Consistent Comprehensive Plan Amendment Review received prior to the meeting. Any Generally Inconsistent Comprehensive Plan Amendment Review received prior to the meeting. Meeting on monthly Council business; Call in number 1-888-670-3525, Conference Code 2488435943 then #.; Monday, April 6, 2015, 10:30 a.m.; South Florida Regional Planning Council, 3440 Hollywood Boulevard, Suite 140, Hollywood, FL 33021
- South Florida Regional Planning Council, 3440 Hollywood Boulevard, Suite 140, Hollywood, FL 33021
- Other Agencies and Organizations
- Florida Self-Insurers Guaranty Association
- General Business.; Monday, March 23, 2015, 2:00 p.m.; Florida Self-Insurers Guaranty Association, Inc., 1427 E. Piedmont Drive, 2nd Floor, Tallahassee, Florida
- Florida Self-Insurers Guaranty Association, Inc., 1427 E. Piedmont Drive, 2nd Floor, Tallahassee, Florida
- Department of Environmental Protection
- Departmental
- A workshop will commence at 10:00 a.m. and continue until not later than 11:00 a.m., to present the Department’s recommendations and receive public comment on revisions to the intended use of available funds in the Clean Water State Revolving Fund (CWSRF) Program during Fiscal Year (FY) 2015; and then, beginning at 2:00 p.m. and continuing until not later than 4:00 p.m., the Department will hold a public meeting to discuss the issues and recommendations for management of the FY 2015 CWSRF priority list of projects to be funded with loans under Chapter 62-503, Florida Administrative Code (F.A.C.). The funds expected to be available for loans include the Federal Clean Water Act appropriations, State matching funds, proceeds from the sale of bonds, interest income, loan repayments, fund balances carried forward from FY 2014, and fees. These funds will be used to finance wastewater, stormwater or non-point source loans, to cover the administrative costs of the program, and to fund other water quality purposes within the Department. Prior to Department action at the meeting, all interested persons will have the opportunity to speak regarding the priority list and any proposed actions. The Department may adopt, modify, or deny the proposed actions at the meeting.; May 13, 2015 at 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. and 2:00 – 4:00 p.m.; Room 535, Bob Martinez Center, 2600 Blair Stone Road, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-2400
- Room 535, Bob Martinez Center, 2600 Blair Stone Road, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-2400
- Department of Management Services
- Commission on Human Relations
- Other Agencies and Organizations
- Northwest Florida Transportation Corridor Authority
- Public Service Commission
- Departmental
- Docket No. 140147-WS – Application for staff-assisted rate case in Sumter County by Jumper Creek Utility Company.
The purpose of the meeting is to give customers and other interested persons an opportunity to offer comments regarding the quality of service the utility provides, the proposed rate increase, and to ask questions and comment on other issues. One or more of the Commissioners of the Florida Public Service Commission may attend and participate in this meeting.
; Wednesday, April 1, 2015, at 6:00 p.m.; Webster, City Hall, 49 SE 1st Street, Webster, Florida 33597
- Webster, City Hall, 49 SE 1st Street, Webster, Florida 33597
- Department of Transportation
- Departmental
- This is a monthly meeting of the Commercial Motor Vehicle Review Board for the purpose of reviewing penalties imposed upon any vehicle or persons under the provisions of Chapter 316, Florida Statutes, relating to weights imposed on the highway by the axles and wheels of motor vehicles, to special fuel and motor fuel tax compliance, or to violations of safety regulations.; April 9, 2015 Starting at 8:30am; Embassy Suites, 1100 SE 17th Street, Ft. Lauderdale, Florida
- Embassy Suites, 1100 SE 17th Street, Ft. Lauderdale, Florida
- Other Agencies and Organizations
- Northwest Florida Transportation Corridor Authority
- A meeting of the NFTCA Board, it's Executive Committee and it's Financial Committee; April 23, 2015 at 10:00 a.m. CST; Days Inn and Suites Navarre Conference Center, Meeting Room "A", 8700 Navarre Parkway, Navarre, FL
- Days Inn and Suites Navarre Conference Center, Meeting Room "A", 8700 Navarre Parkway, Navarre, FL
- Florida Commission on Offender Review
- Department of Law Enforcement
- Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission
- Department of State
- Division of Cultural Affairs
- Department of Children and Families
- Family Safety and Preservation Program
- Other Agencies and Organizations
- Citizens Property Insurance Corporation
- Department of Children and Families
- Family Safety and Preservation Program
- Other Agencies and Organizations
- Department of Children and Families
- Department of Management Services
- Division of Purchasing
- The Florida Department of Management Services will conduct a public, mandatory pre-bid conference for Invitation to Bid (ITB) No.: DMS 14/15-039, entitled "Fire Sprinkler System Inspections."; March 23, 2015 at 10:00 a.m.; Crosby's Cafe, 4055 Esplanade Way, Room 4055, Tallahassee, FL 32399
- Crosby's Cafe, 4055 Esplanade Way, Room 4055, Tallahassee, FL 32399
- Department of Business and Professional Regulation
7. Notices Regarding Bids, Proposals and Purchasing
8. Miscellaneous
- Department of Environmental Protection
- Department of Economic Opportunity
- Division of Community Development