1. Notices of Development of Proposed Rules and Negotiated Rulemaking

• Department of Health
  • Board of Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology
    • The Board proposes the development of rule amendments to delete unnecessary language; to incorporate by reference the reference activity and supervisory plan; and to add language requiring new assistants to notify the Department of new assistants and other changes.
• Water Management Districts
  • Southwest Florida Water Management District
    • The purpose of this rulemaking is to incorporate minimum and guidance levels for Lake Raleigh and Lake Rogers in Hillsborough County.
• Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
  • Division of Consumer Services
    • To update the reference materials in Rule 5J-6.005, F.A.C., to implement statutory changes and general cleanup; to correct the inaccurate incorporation reference in Rule 5J-6.013; and to amend the criteria in Rule 6J-6.014, F.A.C. in denying an applicant licensure.
    • To update the reference material in Rules 5J-4.004 and 5J-4.005, F.A.C. to comply with statutory changes. The effect of this rulemaking will be to bring the Health Studio Registration Application into statutory compliance.
    • To update the reference material to implement statutory changes and general cleanup. The effect of this rulemaking will be to bring the Household Moving Services Registration Application into statutory compliance.

2. Proposed Rules

• Agency for Health Care Administration
  • Health Facility and Agency Licensing
    • Rule 59A-35.090, Florida Administrative Code, is undergoing a proposed rule that will amend language on how fingerprint background screenings are processed and submitted to the Florida Department of Law Enforcement due to recently passed legislation. The amended rule language will also repeal all Level I background screening language as it is no longer required.
      • Due of Comment: 7/18/2013
• Department of Financial Services
  • OIR – Insurance Regulation
    • This rule is being amended to adopt the 2013 NAIC Financial Condition Examiners Handbook. The current rule adopted the 2011 version.
      • Due of Comment: 7/18/2013
    • This rule is being amended to adopt the 2012 NAIC Annual Statement Instructions Manuals.
      • Due of Comment: 7/18/2013
• Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission
  • Freshwater Fish and Wildlife
    • The proposed amendment to rule 68A-23.002(3) will allow use of crossbows to take non-game freshwater fish at night with a light throughout the state unless otherwise specified. Presently, bow and arrow and gigs are allowed for taking of non-game freshwater fish at night with a light, and crossbows are allowed for taking of non-game fish during daylight hours. The proposed rule change would increase recreational opportunities and should not have any impacts on freshwater fisheries, fish populations or ecology of freshwater resources.
      • Due of Comment: 7/18/2013
    • The purpose of the proposed rule amendment is to allow harvest of abundant smaller black bass, while at the same time protecting larger female bass and therefore continuing to manage Lake Jackson as a historic trophy largemouth bass fishery. Harvesting of the abundant smaller bass will increase bass growth by reducing competition for forage, and also providing greater protection for the larger female bass that more frequently reach trophy size.
      • Due of Comment: 7/18/2013
• Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
  • Division of Plant Industry
    • The purpose of the proposed changes is to develop specific requirements for the placement of managed honeybee colonies on agricultural and non-agricultural properties. These changes are necessary to implement 586.055 and 586.10, Florida Statutes. The effect of these proposed changes is reasonable, clear, and consistent requirements for the placement of managed honeybees in Florida.
      • Due of Comment: 7/18/2013
• Department of Financial Services
  • Division of State Fire Marshal
    • The proposed rule clarifies Florida fire safety standards for elevators through the adoption of Rule 61C-3.012, F.A.C., “Standards of the National Fire Protection Association and Other Standards Adopted,” and Rule 61C-5.001, F.A.C., “Safety Standards.”
      • Due of Comment: 7/18/2013
  • Division of Workers' Compensation
    • Rule 69L-6.012, F.A.C., amended to incorporate by reference all forms contained in Rule 69L-6.009, F.A.C., has rendered Rule 69L-6.009, F.A.C., duplicative and unnecessary. Rule 69L-6.009, F.A.C., is thereby repealed.
      • Due of Comment: 7/18/2013
  • OIR – Insurance Regulation
    • The purpose is to adopt the “Notice of Estimated Premium Impacts from the Federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act” required by CS/SB 1842 (Chapter 2013-101, Laws of Florida), which amended Section 627.410, Florida Statutes. This notice will be required to be sent to all individual and small group nongrandfathered health plans or health maintenance organizations.
      • Due of Comment: 7/18/2013
• Agency for Health Care Administration
  • Medicaid
    • The purpose of this rule is to incorporate by reference the Florida Title XIX Intermediate Care Facilities (ICF) for the Mentally Retarded and the Developmentally Disabled Facilities not Publicly Owned and not Publicly Operated Reimbursement Plan (the Plan) effective July 1, 2012. The changes include an update to the Plan to reflect changes authorized in Senate Bill 5001, 2012-13 General Appropriations Act, Specific Appropriation 223, which authorizes a buy back for ICF facilities and a recurring methodology for reimbursement rates to be calculated effective October 1, 2012.
      • Due of Comment: 7/18/2013

3. Notices of Changes, Corrections and Withdrawals

• Department of Health
  • Board of Dentistry
    • Teaching Permits
• Department of Financial Services
  • Division of State Fire Marshal
    • Prescribed Forms for Training and Certification
• Department of Corrections
  • Departmental
    • Use of Force, Escort Chair

4. Petitions and Dispositions Regarding Rule Variance or Waiver

• Department of Health
  • Division of Emergency Preparedness and Community Support
    • a variance from Commercial Diving Academy TI for adjunct and lead instructors who do not have Associate's Degrees to be granted an additional year to secure the appropriate degrees. Interested persons or other agencies may submit comments on this petition for variance within 14 days after the publication of this notice.
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Division of Hotels and Restaurants
    • Silver Pines Condo. Petitioner seeks an emergency variance of the requirements of ASME A17.3, Section 3.3.2, 2.7.4, 2.3.1 and AMSE A17.1 (no year – sent request for year), Section 1.1.2, as adopted by 61C-5.001(1), Florida Administrative Code that requires upgrading the elevators restricted door openings, platform guards 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 (VW2013-198).
    • Sandpiper Key Condominium Assoc. Petitioner seeks an emergency variance of the requirements of an unspecified Section of A17.3, 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 5 days of the publication of this notice with Mark Boutin, Bureau of Elevator Safety, 1940 North Monroe Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-1013 (VW2013-199).
    • Tradewinds Resort. Petitioner seeks an emergency variance of the requirements of an unspecified edition of ASME adopted codes, to permanently secure the rear access doors as adopted by 61C-5.001(1), Florida Administrative Code. 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 (VW2013-200).
    • The Palace. Petitioner seeks an emergency variance of the requirements of an unspecified edition of ASME A17.3 (no year- sent request for year), Section 3.10.3 and 3.10.4(q) as adopted by 61C-5.001(1), Florida Administrative Code that requires upgrading the elevators top of car operating devices, and normal terminal stopping devices (possibly 3.3.3(d) addition of a sight guard) 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 (VW2013-201).
    • Renaissance Orlando at Seaworld. Petitioner seeks a 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 14 days of the publication of this notice with Mark Boutin, Bureau of Elevator Safety, 1940 North Monroe Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-1013 (VW2013-202).
    • Buena Vida Estates. Petitioner seeks an emergency variance of the requirements of ASME A17.1b, Section 303.3d, as adopted by 61C-5.001(1), Florida Administrative Code that requires upgrading the elevators supply line shutoff valve 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 (VW2013-203).
    • Edward Waters College. 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 (VW2013-204).
• Department of Health
  • Board of Medicine
    • waiver or variance filed by Alexander Grinberg, 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.
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Board of Accountancy
    • Tracie Fiduccia, seeking a variance or waiver of Rules 61H1-27.002(2)(a) and (b), Florida Administrative Code, which requires that an applicant have at least 150 semester hours or 200 quarter hours of college education, including a baccalaureate degree or higher conferred by an accredited college or university with a major in accounting, or its equivalent. The applicant’s total education program shall include a concentration in accounting and business as follows: 36 semester or 54 quarter hours in accounting education at the upper division level which shall include coverage of auditing, cost and managerial accounting, financial accounting, accounting information systems, and taxation; 39 semester or 58 quarter hours in general business education which shall include not less than the equivalent of 6 semester or 8 quarter hours in business law courses which shall include coverage of the uniform commercial code, contracts and torts.
• Department of Health
  • Board of Orthotists and Prosthetists
    • Variance or Waiver from Wayne Lawall. Petitioner is seeking a permanent variance or waiver of Rule 64B14-4.003(1)(d), F.A.C. which requires those seeking to obtain a license as an orthotists or prothetist in the State of Florida and complete an internship for certification must provide a patient log signed by his qualified supervisor(s) and the number of hours worked. Comments on this petition should be filed with the Board of Orthotists and Prothetists, 4052 Bald Cypress Way, Bin #C07, Tallahassee, Florida 32399 within 14 days of publication of this notice.
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Florida Real Estate Commission
    • Variance or Waiver from Roslyn J. Chancey. Petitioner is seeking a permanent variance or waiver of Rule 61J2-10.030, F.A.C. to agreements in which rental information is provided regarding rentals that are not purported to be available. Comments on this petition should be filed with the Division of Real Estate, 400 West Robinson Street, N801, Orlando, Florida 32801 within 14 days of publication of this notice.

5. Notices of Meetings, Workshops and Public Hearings

• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • Broward Soil and Water Conservation District
    • General Business of the district.; July 17, 2013; August 14, 2013; September 11, 2013; October 9, 2013; November 13, 2013, at 5:30 p.m.; 2121 North State Road 7, Margate, FL 33063
      • 2121 North State Road 7, Margate, FL 33063
• Department of Economic Opportunity
  • Departmental
    • Caldwell Building, Conference room B-49, 107 E. Madison Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32399 or by conference call: 1 (888) 670-3525 Passcode 1188081993 then #; Wednesday, July 10, 2013. 10:30 a.m. - 12:00 noon; Caldwell Building, Conference room B-49, 107 E. Madison Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32399 or by conference call: 1 (888) 670-3525 Passcode 1188081993 then #
      • Caldwell Building, Conference room B-49, 107 E. Madison Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32399 or by conference call: 1 (888) 670-3525 Passcode 1188081993 then #
• Department of Education
  • State Board of Education
    • Agenda topics include Bureau of Exceptional Education and Student Services Update; Bureau Strategic Plan, Post-Secondary Overview, Restraint and Seclusion, and Parent Involvement.; The State Advisory Committee for the Education of Exceptional Students’ Executive Committee will meet Monday, August 5, 2013, 8:30 a.m.–9:30 a.m. The State Advisory Committee for the Education of Exceptional Students will meet Monday, August 5, 2013, 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. and Tuesday, August 6, 2013, 8:30 a.m.–4:00 p.m. Opportunity for Public Comment will be provide Tuesday, August 6, 2013, 3:00 p.m. onsite or by phone 888-610-3525, passcode (1556084838); Hotel Duval, Tallahassee, Florida
      • Hotel Duval, Tallahassee, Florida
• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • Sunshine State One Call of Florida
    • Sunshine 811 announces its Strategic Planning, Committee, Special Meeting of the Members, and Board of Directors meetings to which all interested persons are invited to participate. Strategic Planning Meeting Wednesday, July 17th, 2013 8:00 a.m. – 5p.m. Thursday, July 18, 2013 8:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. Committee Meetings Thursday, July 18th, 2013 10:00 a.m. – 5 p.m. Special Meeting of the Members Friday, July 19th, 2013 8 a.m. – 9 a.m. Purpose: To vote on the following proposed amendment to the Bylaws of Sunshine State One Call of Florida, Inc.: Article IV, Section B, Number, Term and Election, Designation of a Substitute and Automatic Termination of Directors: 1. The number of Directors of the Corporation shall be no more than twenty-one (21). No more than two three Directors may be employed by associate members in good standing. All other Directors shall be employed by a primary member in good standing. To the greatest degree possible all industry categories, including cities and counties will be represented on the Board of Directors. Board Meeting Friday, July 19th, 2013 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. ; Wednesday, July 17, 2013, Thursday, July 18, 2013 and Friday, July 19, 2013; Hyatt Regency, Sarasota, Florida, 1000 Blvd. of the Arts, Sarasota, FL 34236
      • Hyatt Regency, Sarasota, Florida, 1000 Blvd. of the Arts, Sarasota, FL 34236
• Agency for Health Care Administration
  • Medicaid
    • Effective July 1, 2013, adjustments for prior Medicaid inpatient trend adjustments and inpatient reimbursement limitations, the implementation of an inpatient hospital DRG reimbursement methodology, special Medicaid payments, a reconciliation of transitional DRG payments, and the implementations of a Statewide Medicaid Residency Program.; August 27, 2013 10:00am-12:00pm; Agency for Heath Care Administration 2727 Mahan Drive Building 3 Conference Room C Tallahassee, FL 32312
      • Agency for Heath Care Administration 2727 Mahan Drive Building 3 Conference Room C Tallahassee, FL 32312
• Department of Health
  • Board of Medicine
    • public hearing; August 2, 2013 - 8:00; Doubletree by Hilton, 100 Fairway Drive, Deerfield Beach, FL
      • Doubletree by Hilton, 100 Fairway Drive, Deerfield Beach, FL
• Executive Office of the Governor
  • Division of Emergency Management
    • To discuss the activities and goals of the Training Task Force and other hazardous materials training issues.; July 11, 2013, 9:30 AM; Trade Winds Resort-Guy Harvey Outpost 6000 Gulf Boulevard St. Petersburg Beach, Florida 33706
      • Trade Winds Resort-Guy Harvey Outpost 6000 Gulf Boulevard St. Petersburg Beach, Florida 33706
    • To discuss the activities and goals of the Local Emergency Planning Committee in implementing the Emergency Planning and Community Right-To-Know Act, also known as Title III of the Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act of 1986.; July 11, 2013, 1:30 PM; Trade Winds Resort-Guy Harvey Outpost 6000 Gulf Boulevard St. Petersburg Beach, Florida 33706
      • Trade Winds Resort-Guy Harvey Outpost 6000 Gulf Boulevard St. Petersburg Beach, Florida 33706
    • To discuss the requirements of the Emergency Planning and Community Right-To-Know Act, also known as Title III of the Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act of 1986.; July 12, 2013, 10:00 AM; Trade Winds Resort-Guy Harvey Outpost 6000 Gulf Boulevard St. Petersburg Beach, Florida 33706
      • Trade Winds Resort-Guy Harvey Outpost 6000 Gulf Boulevard St. Petersburg Beach, Florida 33706
• Department of Education
  • Departmental
    • Florida Rehabilitation Council and Vocational Rehabilitation Customer Survey; July 16, 2013, 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. July 17, 2013, 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.; 2002 Old St. Augustine Road, Building A, Tallahassee, Florida 32301
      • 2002 Old St. Augustine Road, Building A, Tallahassee, Florida 32301
• Department of Health
  • Board of Nursing
    • General Business.; Thursday, July 18, 2013 at 2:00 pm EST.; Department of Health, Tallahassee at Meet Me Number (888) 670-3525 code 4764781998.
      • Department of Health, Tallahassee at Meet Me Number (888) 670-3525 code 4764781998.

6. Notices of Petitions and Dispositions Regarding Declaratory Stat

• Department of Health
  • Board of Nursing
    • 13169513

7. Notices Regarding Bids, Proposals and Purchasing

• Florida Housing Finance Corporation
  • Departmental
    • Florida Housing Finance Corporation, Departmental

8. Miscellaneous

• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • Florida Clerks of Court Operations Corporation
    • Other Agencies and Organizations, Clerk of Court Operations Corporation
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Board of Pilot Commissioners
    • Department of Business and Professional Regulation, Board of Pilot Commissioners
• Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles
  • Division of Motor Vehicles
    • Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles, Division of Motor Vehicles
    • Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles, Division of Motor Vehicles
    • Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles, Division of Motor Vehicles
• Department of Financial Services
  • FSC - Financial Institution Regulation
    • Department of Financial Services, FSC - Financial Institution Regulation