1. Notices of Development of Proposed Rules and Negotiated Rulemaking

• Department of Financial Services
  • OIR – Insurance Regulation
    • This rule is being amended to move the Rates from the body of the Rule to the Office of Insurance website to facilitate the more rapid updating of the most recently published new business rates and consolidates the rates for facility only, non-facility only and comprehensive categories into one rule.

2. Proposed Rules

• Water Management Districts
  • South Florida Water Management District
    • As part of the continuing evaluation of the program required by the rule and in order to determine what specific provisions require modification, the Procurement Bureau has identified areas within the existing rule that necessitate an amendment.
      • Due of Comment: 4/18/2013
• Department of Corrections
  • Departmental
    • The purpose and effect of the proposed rule is to allow inmates participating in a community release program to possess tobacco products and lighters.
      • Due of Comment: 4/18/2013
    • The purpose and effect of the proposed rule is to allow inmates participating in a community release program to possess tobacco products and cell phones. The rules of prohibited conduct and penalties for infractions rule is being amended to remove possession of these items by inmates participating in a community release program as being an infraction of Department rules. The suspension of visiting privileges rule is being amended to prevent possession of a cell phone resulting in the suspension of an inmate’s visiting privileges if they are participating in a community release program.
      • Due of Comment: 4/18/2013
• Water Management Districts
  • Southwest Florida Water Management District
    • The purpose and effect of this rulemaking is to incorporate into 40D-4.091, F.A.C., a proposed Applicant’s Handbook Volume II which, together with an Applicant’s Handbook Volume I to be adopted by the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP), will provide guidance to applicants seeking environmental resource permits (ERPs) under the new statewide ERP rules required by Section 373.4131, F.S.
      • Due of Comment: 4/18/2013

3. Notices of Changes, Corrections and Withdrawals

• Department of Health
  • Division of Environmental Health
    • Fees, Qualifications for Examination, Speciality Technologists, Bone Densitometry
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • State Boxing Commission
    • Promoter and Matchmaker; Licensing and Bond; Duties and Conduct., Concessionaire; License; Bond., Physician; License and Duties; Authority, Manager; License, Contracts Between Manager and Participant, Participant; License; Conduct and Other Requirements, Judge; License and Duties, Announcer; License and Duties, Timekeeper or Knockdown Timekeeper; License and Duties, Second; License and Duties, Referee; License and Duties, Trainer; License and Conduct, Booking Agent, Representative of Booking Agent; License, Insurance Requirements, Weigh-In, Emergency Equipment; Other Equipment and Services, Arena Equipment; Ring Requirements; Floor Plan and Apron Seating, Post-Match Physical Requirements; Suspensions, Post-Match Reports Required to be Filed; Penalty for Late Filing, Unprofessional or Unethical Conduct, Citations, Notices of Non-Compliance, Records, Disciplinary Guidelines, Boxing Weight Classes, Boxing Participants' Apparel, Boxing Bandages and Handwraps; Gloves, Boxing Conduct of Bout; Rounds, Boxing Scoring, Kickboxing Weight Classes, Kickboxing Participants' Apparel, Kickboxing Bandages and Handwraps; Gloves, Kickboxing Conduct of Bout; Rounds, Kickboxing Scoring, Mixed Martial Arts Weight Classes, Mixed Martial Arts Participants' Apparel, Mixed Martial Arts Bandages and Handwraps; Gloves, Mixed Martial Arts Conduct of Bout; Rounds, Mixed Martial Arts Scoring
• Agency for Health Care Administration
  • Cost Management and Control
    • Bone Marrow Transplantation
• State Board of Administration
  • Florida Prepaid College Board
    • Application of Rule Chapter; Definitions, Application for Participation in the Program, Participation Agreement, Payment and Minimum Contributions, Maximum Account Balance Limit, Change of Benefactor, Change of Designated Beneficiary, Contingent Benefactor, Rollover Distributions, Termination and Withdrawal; Distributions, Unclaimed Refunds, Fee Schedule

4. Petitions and Dispositions Regarding Rule Variance or Waiver

• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Division of Hotels and Restaurants
    • On March 25, 2013, the Department issued a Final Order that was in response to a Petition for Variance from First Baptist Church of Plant City, filed March 25, 2013, and advertised on March 19, 2013 in Vol. 39, No. 54, of the Florida Administrative Register. No comments were received in response to the petition. The Final Order on the Petition for Variance denies the Petitioner a variance from Rule 8.6.4.8.2, ASME A17.1b, 2009 edition, as adopted by 61C-5.001(1)(a), Florida Administrative Code that requires articles or materials not necessary for the maintenance or operation of the elevator shall not be store in machinery spaces, machine rooms, control spaces, and control rooms because the Petitioner has not demonstrated that the purpose of the rule will be met or that Petitioner would suffer a substantial hardship if required to comply with this rule (VW2013-084).
    • a Routine Variance for Subparagraph 61C-1.004(1)(a), Florida Administrative Code, Paragraph 5-202.11(A), 2009 FDA Food Code, Paragraph 4-301.12(A), 2009 FDA Food Code and Paragraph 61C-4.010(5), Florida Administrative Code from Quik Chix located in Orlando. The above referenced F.A.C. addresses the requirement that each establishment have an approved plumbing system installed to transport potable water and wastewater, facilities for manually washing, rinsing and sanitizing equipment and utensils, and areas for food preparation and storage. They are requesting to install holding tanks at a portable handwash sink, and share warewashing, food preparation and food storage areas within another licensed food service establishment under a different ownership on the same premises. 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 on or before 5:00 p.m.
    • On March 25, 2013 the Division issued an order. The Final Order was in response to a Petition for an emergency Variance from Florida Dental Implant & Oral Surgery, filed March 18, 2013, and advertised on March 19, 2013 in Vol. 39, No. 54, 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 61C-5.001(1)(a), Florida Administrative Code from the requirement that suspension and governor ropes be no less than 9.5 mm to allow the installation of EcoSpace® elevator system with 6mm governor ropes and 8 mm hoist ropes because the Petitioner has demonstrated that the intent of the rule will be met and that Petitioner would suffer a substantial hardship if required to comply with this rule (VW2013-089).
    • On March 25, 2013 the Division issued an order. The Final Order was in response to a Petition for an emergency Variance from Crestwood Nursing Center, filed March 6, 2013, and advertised on March 14, 2013 in Vol. 39, No. 51, 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, 3.10.4(t), 2.7.4, 3.11.1, 3.4.5 and 3.10.3, 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, in-car stop switch, car emergency signaling devices, restricted door openings, top-of-car operating devices and car illumination because the Petitioner has demonstrated that the intent of the rule will be met and that Petitioner would suffer a substantial hardship if required to comply with this rule (VW2013-072).
    • an Emergency Variance for Subparagraph 61C-1.004(2)(a), Florida Administrative Code, Paragraph 61C-4.010(7), Florida Administrative Code, Paragraph 61C-4.010(6), Florida Administrative Code, and Section 6-402.11, 2009 FDA Food Code from Food Four Thought located in Lauderhill. The above referenced F.A.C. addresses the requirement that at least one accessible bathroom on the same level be provided for use by customers and employees. They are requesting to utilize bathrooms located on a different level. The Division of Hotels and Restaurants will accept comments concerning the Petition for 5 days from the date of publication of this notice. To be considered, comments must be received on or before 5:00 p.m.
    • a Routine Variance for Subparagraph 61C-1.004(1)(a), Florida Administrative Code, Paragraph 5-202.11(A), 2009 FDA Food Code, Paragraph 4-301.12(A), 2009 FDA Food Code and Paragraph 61C-4.010(5), Florida Administrative Code from Dippin Dots located in Jacksonville. The above referenced F.A.C. addresses the requirement that each establishment have an approved plumbing system installed to transport potable water and wastewater, facilities for manually washing, rinsing and sanitizing equipment and utensils, and areas for food preparation and storage. They are requesting to install holding tanks at a portable handwash sink, and share warewashing, food preparation and food storage areas within another licensed food service establishment under the same ownership and on the same premises. 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 on or before 5:00 p.m.
    • an Emergency Variance for Paragraph 61C-4.010(7) Florida Administrative Code and Paragraph 61C-4.010(6), Florida Administrative Code from Butcher Shop located in Miami. The above referenced F.A.C. addresses the requirement that at least one accessible bathroom be provided for use by customers. They are requesting to share the bathrooms located within an adjacent establishment under the same ownership for use by customers only. The Division of Hotels and Restaurants will accept comments concerning the Petition for 5 days from the date of publication of this notice. To be considered, comments must be received on or before 5:00 p.m.
• Department of Health
  • Board of Medicine
    • waiver filed by Jesse B. Holmes, M.D., from Rule 64B8-4.018, F.A.C., with regard to core clerkships. Comments on this petition should be filed with the Board of Medicine, 4052 Bald Cypress Way, Bin #C03, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-3053, within 14 days of publication of this notice.
• Florida Housing Finance Corporation
  • Departmental
    • waiver from Northwest Properties II, LTD, of 2011 Universal Application Instructions, Housing Credit Program, Part III, Section B(4)(a), which incorporate the Energy Star Qualified Homes Florida Builder Option Package, Rev. 01/05/2013 (the “Builder Option Package”).
    • waiver from Northwest Properties IV, LTD of 2011 Universal Application Instructions, Housing Credit Program, Part III, Section B(4)(a), which incorporate the Energy Star Qualified Homes Florida Builder Option Package, Rev. 01/05/2013 (the “Builder Option Package”).

5. Notices of Meetings, Workshops and Public Hearings

• Regional Planning Councils
  • East Central Florida Regional Planning Council
    • Regular monthly meeting of the Executive Committee to discuss the upcoming April 17, 2013 Council Meeting.; Monday, April 8, 2013 at 9:00 a.m.; ECFRPC Office: 309 Cranes Roost Blvd., Suite 2000, Altamonte Springs, FL 32701
      • ECFRPC Office: 309 Cranes Roost Blvd., Suite 2000, Altamonte Springs, FL 32701
• Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission
  • Departmental
    • The Board of Directors of the Wildlife Foundation of Florida will conduct administrative business of the Foundation including the Director update, Marketing update and Financial update.; April 17, 2013, 1:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.; Wildlife Foundation Meeting Room, 676 Live Oak Lane, Monticello, Florida
      • Wildlife Foundation Meeting Room, 676 Live Oak Lane, Monticello, Florida
    • The Board of Directors of the Wildlife Foundation of Florida will review and award funding for the 2013-2014 Conserve Wildlife and Protect Florida Springs license plate grants.; April 18, 2013, 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.; Conference Room 252, Marathon Building, Tallahassee, Florida
      • Conference Room 252, Marathon Building, Tallahassee, Florida
• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • Gulf Consortium
    • Presentations by State agencies on issues of relevance to Consortium members, interest by municipalities in membership in the Consortium, a Memorandum of Understanding between the Governor and the Consortium, and other matters; April 5, 2013, 9:00 am to 12:00 noon, EDT; City of Tallahassee City Commission Chambers 300 South Adams Street Tallahassee, FL 32301
      • City of Tallahassee City Commission Chambers 300 South Adams Street Tallahassee, FL 32301
• Department of Financial Services
  • OIR – Insurance Regulation
    • The Final Public Hearing on the adoption of proposed amendments to Rule 69O-149.003, Florida Administrative Code, published on July 20, 2012 in Vol. 38, No. 29, of the Florida Administrative Register has been changed from April 2, 2013, to April 23, 2013.; April 23, 2013 at 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
  • Board of Dentistry
    • To review reconsideration cases.; April 19, 2013 @ 9:00 am; Department of Health 4042 Bald Cypress Way, Room #301 Tallahassee, Florida 32399
      • Department of Health 4042 Bald Cypress Way, Room #301 Tallahassee, Florida 32399
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Board of Employee Leasing Companies
    • General Business of the Board; Wednesday, April 17, 2013 at 1:00 p.m. or soon thereafter and Thursday, April 18, 2012 at 9:00 a.m. or soon thereafter.; The Ritz-Carlton Golf Resort, Naples 2600 Tiburon Drive Naples, Florida 34109 239-593-2000
      • The Ritz-Carlton Golf Resort, Naples 2600 Tiburon Drive Naples, Florida 34109 239-593-2000
• Public Service Commission
  • Departmental
    • To consider those matters ready for decision. LEGAL AUTHORITY AND JURISDICTION: Chapters 120, 350, 364, 366, and 367, F.S. Persons who may be affected by Commission action on certain items on the conference agenda may be allowed to address the Commission, either informally or by oral argument, when those items are taken up for discussion at the conference, pursuant to Rules 25 22.0021 and 25 22.0022, F.A.C. The Florida Public Service Commission Conference’s Notice, Agenda, related documents, and contact information may be obtained from www.floridapsc.com. Persons needing ADA accommodation to participate should contact the FPSC at least five days prior to the conference via 1-800-955-8770 (Voice) or 1-800-955-8771 (TDD) Florida Relay Service. *Changes to this notice will be published at the earliest practicable time on the Commission’s Web site. ; April 9, 2013, at 9:30 a.m.; Betty Easley Conference Center, 4075 Esplanade Way, Room 148, Tallahassee, Florida
      • Betty Easley Conference Center, 4075 Esplanade Way, Room 148, Tallahassee, Florida
    • To discuss and make decisions on matters which affect the operation of the Commission. Internal Affairs Agendas and Florida Public Service Commission’s contact information may be obtained from www.floridapsc.com. Persons needing ADA accommodation to participate should contact the FPSC at least five days prior to the conference via 1-800-955-8770 (Voice) or 1-800-955-8771 (TDD) Florida Relay Service. *Changes to this notice will be published at the earliest practicable time on the Commission’s Web site. ; April 10, 2013, 9:30 a.m.; Betty Easley Conference Center, 4075 Esplanade Way, Conference Room 140, Tallahassee, Florida
      • Betty Easley Conference Center, 4075 Esplanade Way, Conference Room 140, Tallahassee, Florida
• Water Management Districts
  • Southwest Florida Water Management District
    • Governing Board members will tour the Lower Hillsborough Flood Detention Area and Tampa Bypass Canal to provide perspective on the facilities and the flood protection it provides for the cities of Temple Terrace and Tampa.; Wednesday, April 10, 2013; 9 am; SWFWMD Tampa Service Office, 7601 US Highway 301 North, Tampa FL 33637
      • SWFWMD Tampa Service Office, 7601 US Highway 301 North, Tampa FL 33637

6. Notices Regarding Bids, Proposals and Purchasing

• Department of Education
  • School Districts
    • Department of Education, School Districts

7. Miscellaneous

• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • Hardee County Economic Development Authority
    • Other Agencies and Organizations, Hardee County Economic Development Authority
• Expressway Authorities
  • Orlando-Orange County Expressway Authority
    • Expressway Authorities, Orlando-Orange County Expressway Authority