1. Notices of Development of Proposed Rules and Negotiated Rulemaking
- Department of Financial Services
- Division of State Fire Marshal
- Water Management Districts
- Southwest Florida Water Management District
- Department of Financial Services
- Division of State Fire Marshal
2. Proposed Rules
- Department of Health
- Board of Osteopathic Medicine
- Department of Business and Professional Regulation
- Board of Professional Engineers
- The Board proposes to substantially rewrite Chapter 61G15-23, F.A.C., by reordering the content of Rule 61G15-23.001,F.A.C., to 61G15-23.002,F.A.C.; reordering the content of Rule 61G15-23.002, F.A.C., to 61G15-23.001, F.A.C.; substantially rewriting Rule 61G15-23.003, F.A.C.; moving language from Rule 61G15-23.003, F.A.C., to the new Rule 61G15-23.004, F.A.C.; and adding language for the new Rule 61G15-23.005, F.A.C.,. The amendments also amend/modify existing language and add new language. The substantial rewrite will also include updating rule titles.
- Department of Citrus
3. Petitions and Dispositions Regarding Rule Variance or Waiver
- Department of Business and Professional Regulation
- Division of Hotels and Restaurants
- Southern Pines Condominium, Building #5. Petitioner seeks an emergency variance of the requirements of ASME A17.1, Section 2.2.2.5, 2.26.2.33, 2.27.1.1, 2.27.3.1.5, 2.27.3.1.6(h), 2.27.3.2.5, 2.27.3.3.1(c), 2.27.3.3.7, 2.27.3.4. 2.27.7.2 and 2.27.8, as adopted by 61C-5.001(1), Florida Administrative Code that requires upgrading the elevators sump pump, fighter’s stop switch, emergency communication, phase I emergency recall operation, Phase I emergency recall operation by fire alarm initiating devices, phase II emergency in-car operation, interruption of power, firefighters’ emergency operation: operating procedures and switch keys which poses a significant economic/financial hardship. Any interested person may file comments within 5 days of the publication of this notice with Michelle Comingore, Bureau of Elevator Safety, 1940 North Monroe Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-1013 (VW2015-142).
- On June 10, 2015, the Department issued a Final Order that was in response to a Petition for Variance from 933 Office Building, filed May 21, 2015, and advertised on June 2, 2015 in Vol. 41, No. 106, 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 3.11.3, ASME A17.3, 1996 edition, as adopted by 61C-5.001(1)(a), Florida Administrative Code that requires upgrading the elevators for firefighters’ emergency operations because Petitioner had previous variances and have demonstrated no efforts to meet the intent of code and the Petitioner has not demonstrated that the purpose of the underlying statute has been met or that Petitioner would suffer a substantial hardship if required to comply with this rule (VW2015-128).
- Department of Health
- Board of Medicine
- waiver or variance filed by Pankaj Shroff, M.D., from Rule 64B8-4.009, F.A.C., with regard to the requirement for submission of documentation of medical education directly from Petitioner’s medical school. 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.
- waiver or variance filed by Felipe Valenzuela, M.D., from Rules 64B8-4.009 and 1.007, F.A.C., with regard to the requirement for submission of the AMA profile for the medical licensure application. 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.
- Council of Medical Physicists
- Department of Business and Professional Regulation
- Division of Hotels and Restaurants
- Water Management Districts
- Southwest Florida Water Management District
- that on June 15, 2015, it has granted a petition for variance.
Petitioner's Name: Lakeshore Ranch CDD - File Tracking No. 15-4211
Date Petition Filed: April 20, 2015
Rule No.: 40D-22.201, F.A.C.
Nature of the rule for which variance or waiver was sought: lawn and landscape irrigation
Date Petition Published in the Florida Administrative Register: May 4, 2015
General Basis for Agency Decision: Petitioner demonstrated substantial hardship and proposed an alternative means of achieving the purpose of the statute implemented by the rule.
- that on June 15, 2015, it has granted a petition for variance.
Petitioner's Name: Palm Lake Estates Condominium Association, Inc. - File Tracking No. 15-4210
Date Petition Filed: April 13, 2015
Rule No.: 40D-22.201, F.A.C.
Nature of the rule for which variance or waiver was sought: lawn and landscape irrigation
Date Petition Published in the Florida Administrative Register: April 16, 2015
General Basis for Agency Decision: Petitioner demonstrated substantial hardship and proposed an alternative means of achieving the purpose of the statute implemented by the rule.
- Department of Business and Professional Regulation
- Division of Hotels and Restaurants
- an Emergency Variance for Subparagraph 61C-1.004(1)(a), Florida Administrative Code and Paragraph 5-202.11(A), 2009 FDA Food Code from Falafel Time located in Ft. Lauderdale. The above referenced F.A.C. addresses the requirement that each establishment have an approved plumbing system installed to transport potable water and wastewater. They are requesting to utilize holding tanks to provide potable water and to collect wastewater at the handwash sink in the service area.
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 before 5:00 p.m.
- an Emergency Variance for Subparagraph 61C-1.004(1)(a), Florida Administrative Code and Section 5-203.13, 2009 FDA Food Code from Island Queen Café Cruises & Tours located in Miami. The above referenced F.A.C. addresses the requirement that at least one service sink be provided for the cleaning of mops or similar cleaning tools and the disposal of mop water. They are requesting to utilize the mopsink and food preparation equipment located within an adjacent establishment under different ownership.
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 before 5:00 p.m.
- On May 22, 2015 the Division of Hotels and Restaurants received a Petition for an Emergency Variance for Paragraph 61C-4.010(7) Florida Administrative Code and Paragraph 61C-4.010(6), Florida Administrative Code from America's Best Inn located in St Petersburg. 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 a nearby establishment under different ownership for use by customers only.
The Petition for this variance was published in Vol. 41/105 on June 1, 2015. The Order for this Petition was signed and approved on June 9, 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 the bathrooms located within the Courtyard by Marriott (6215769) are maintained in a clean and sanitary manner and are provided with cold running water under pressure, soap, approved hand drying devices, and are available during all hours of operation. The Petitioner shall also ensure directional signage is installed within or outside the establishment clearly stating the location of the bathrooms. If the ownership of Courtyard by Marriott (Pennsylvania Hotel Associates LLC) changes, an updated signed agreement for use of the bathroom facilities will be required immediately.
4. Notices of Meetings, Workshops and Public Hearings
- Metropolitan Planning Organizations
- Broward Metropolitan Planning Organization
- To conduct a Regular Business meeting of the Local Coordinating Board for Transportation Disadvantaged Services (LCB).
; June 22, 2015, 2:00pm; Board Room of the Broward Metropolitan Planning Organization, Trade Centre South, 100 West Cypress Creek Road, Suite 850, Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33309
- Board Room of the Broward Metropolitan Planning Organization, Trade Centre South, 100 West Cypress Creek Road, Suite 850, Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33309
- Other Agencies and Organizations
- QCAusa
- The Florida Department of Transportation will hold a public information meeting regarding a pedestrian overpass on State Road 30 (U.S. 98) in the vicinity of Presidio Street and the Navarre Park/Visitors Center in Santa Rosa County.
Financial Project Identification Number: 433573-1-32-01.
The intent of this project is to construct an attractive, user-friendly, Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) accessible pedestrian overpass that provides safe passage across U.S. 98. There will be no formal presentation, however FDOT representatives will be available to discuss improvements, answer questions, and receive comments. Maps, drawings and other project information will be on display.; Tuesday, June 30, 2015 from 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. (CDT); Best Western Navarre Waterfront, 8697 Navarre Parkway, Navarre, Florida 32566.
- Best Western Navarre Waterfront, 8697 Navarre Parkway, Navarre, Florida 32566.
- Executive Office of the Governor
- Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission
- Vessel Registration and Boating Safety
- The Evaluation Committee for the Florida Boating Improvement Program (FBIP) will meet to score applications for fiscal year 2015-2016 funding.; June 25, 2015, 9:00 a. m. – 4:30 p.m.; Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, Bryant Building Auditorium, 620 South Meridian Street, Tallahassee, FL 32399
- Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, Bryant Building Auditorium, 620 South Meridian Street, Tallahassee, FL 32399
- Department of Education
- Division of Florida Colleges
- Department of Revenue
- Departmental
- Rule 12-3.007, F.A.C. - Delegation of Authority
Rule 12-18.001, F.A.C. - Authorization for Compensation
A Notice of Change to Rule 12-18.001, F.A.C. (Authorization for Compensation), published in the May 29, 2015 (Vol. 41, No. 104, p. 2467), Florida Administrative Register.
Rule 12-18.004, F.A.C. - Submission of Information and Claims for Compensation
A Notice of Change to Rule 12-18.004, F.A.C. (Submission of Information and Claims for Compensation), published in the May 29, 2015 (Vol. 41, No. 104, p. 2467), Florida Administrative Register.
Rule 12-18.008, F.A.C. - Compensation for Vending Machine Violations
A Notice of Change to Rule 12-18.008, F.A.C. (Compensation for Vending Machine Violations), published in the May 29, 2015 (Vol. 41, No. 104, p. 2467), Florida Administrative Register.
Rule 12-19.003, F.A.C. - Reporting Requirements
Rule 12-22.005, F.A.C. - Disclosure Procedures
Rule 12-24.008, F.A.C. - Procedures for Payment
Rule 12-24.011, F.A.C. - Public Use Forms
Rule 12-29.001, F.A.C. - Scope
Rule 12-29.002, F.A.C. - Florida Tax Credit Scholarship Program; Participation; Allocation; Carryforward; Rescindment
A Notice of Change to Rule 12-29.002, F.A.C. (Florida Tax Credit Scholarship Program; Participation; Allocation; Carryforward; Rescindment), published in the May 28, 2015 (Vol. 41, No. 103, p. 2456 - 2457), Florida Administrative Register.
Rule 12-29.003, F.A.C. - Florida Tax Credit Scholarship Program; Applications
Rule 12C-1.034, F.A.C. - Special Rules Relating to Estimated Tax
Rule 12B-5.040, F.A.C. - Carriers
Rule 12B-5.050, F.A.C. - Terminal Suppliers
Rule 12B-5.060, F.A.C. - Wholesalers
Rule 12B-5.070, F.A.C. - Terminal Operators
Rule 12B-5.080, F.A.C. - Exporters
Rule 12B-5.090, F.A.C. - Local Government Units
Rule 12B-5.100, F.A.C. - Mass Transit Systems
Rule 12B-5.110, F.A.C. - Blenders
Rule 12B-5.150, F.A.C. - Public Use Forms
Motor Fuels EDI Technical Implementation Guide
Rule 12B-8.001, F.A.C. - Premium Tax; Rate and Computation
Rule 12A-16.002, F.A.C. - Imposition and Payment of the Surcharge
Rule 12A-16.006, F.A.C. - Surcharge Returns and Filing Requirements
Rule 12A-16.008, F.A.C. - Public Use Forms
Rule 12A-1.060, F.A.C. - Registration
Rule 12A-12.004, F.A.C. - Reporting and Remitting Fees
; June 23, 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 Economic Opportunity
- Division of Strategic Business Development
- Department of Children and Families
- Family Safety and Preservation Program
- Other Agencies and Organizations
- South Dade Soil and Water Conservation District
- Department of Health
- Board of Osteopathic Medicine
- Department of Elder Affairs
- Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program
- Northwest Council LTCOP business; July 30, August 27,September 24, October 29, November 19, December 17, 2015; 9:30 - 11:30 a.m.; 1060 Shoreline Drive, Gulf Breeze, FL 32561
- 1060 Shoreline Drive, Gulf Breeze, FL 32561
- Mid & South Pinellas LTCOP business; July23, August 27, September 24, October 22, November 12, December 10, 2015; 1:00 - 2:00 p.m.; Mary Grizzle Building, 11351 Ulmerton Rd., Ste. 136, Largo, FL 33771
- Mary Grizzle Building, 11351 Ulmerton Rd., Ste. 136, Largo, FL 33771
- Department of Legal Affairs
- Departmental
- This will be the second meeting of the Florida Statewide Council on Human Trafficking for 2015. The Council will hear from the public, discuss human trafficking legislation from the 2015 Legislative Session, hear committee reports from the Council’s committees, and develop recommendations relating to increasing awareness of human trafficking. Additionally, the Council will discuss hosting a statewide policy summit on human trafficking and the submission of a human trafficking policy report.; Thursday, June 25, 2015; 1:00 PM; Stetson University College of Law Tampa Law Center, William Reece Smith Courtroom, 1700 North Tampa Street, Tampa, Florida 33602
Telephone: (813) 228-6625
Please be advised that meeting rooms may be subject to change. For updates please visit: http://myfloridalegal.com/pages.nsf/Main/8AEA5858B1253D0D85257D34005AFA72.
- Stetson University College of Law Tampa Law Center, William Reece Smith Courtroom, 1700 North Tampa Street, Tampa, Florida 33602
Telephone: (813) 228-6625
Please be advised that meeting rooms may be subject to change. For updates please visit: http://myfloridalegal.com/pages.nsf/Main/8AEA5858B1253D0D85257D34005AFA72.
- Department of Elder Affairs
- Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program
- Panhandle Council LTCOP business.; August 19, October 21, December 16, 2015; 1:00 - 2:30 p.m.; Department of Environmental Protection, 3800 Common Wealth Blvd., Carr Bldg., Room 170, Tallahassee, FL 32303
- Department of Environmental Protection, 3800 Common Wealth Blvd., Carr Bldg., Room 170, Tallahassee, FL 32303
- Panhandle Council LTCOP business.; July 15, September 16, November 18, 2015; 1:00 - 2:30 p.m.; Conference Call: 888-670-3525 Passcode: 780-930-7873
- Conference Call: 888-670-3525 Passcode: 780-930-7873
- Department of Education
- Department of Elder Affairs
- Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program
- Treasure Coast Council LTCOP business.; July 20, August 17, September 21, October 19, November 16, December 1, 2015; 10:00 - 11:30 a.m.; Thomas Counseling Center, 5000 Dunn Road, Ft. Pierce, FL 34981
- Thomas Counseling Center, 5000 Dunn Road, Ft. Pierce, FL 34981
5. Notices of Petitions and Dispositions Regarding Declaratory Stat
- Department of Business and Professional Regulation
- Division of Florida Condominiums, Timeshares and Mobile Homes
- John Nicholas Datesh, Jr., Unit Owner, In Re: Botanical Place Condominium Association, Inc., Docket No. 2015024744, filed on June 1, 2015.; Whether the condominium association may adopt rules limiting the form of a written request for access to association official records, under section 718.111(12)(c), Florida Statutes? Whether the condominium association’s rule requiring that all requests for access to official records must be submitted by hand delivery or certified mail invalid as outside of the rule-making authority granted to the association, under section 718.111(12)(c), Florida Statutes. Whether a request for access to official records can be submitted by email, under section 718.111(12)(b), Florida Statutes. Whether the condominium association’s rule requiring that all requests for access to official records must be submitted by hand delivery or certified mail is reasonable, under section 718.111(12)(c), Florida Statutes.
- Drugs, Devices and Cosmetics
6. Notices Regarding Bids, Proposals and Purchasing
- State Board of Administration
7. Miscellaneous
- Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles
- Division of Motor Vehicles
- Department of Economic Opportunity
- Division of Community Development