1. Notices of Development of Proposed Rules and Negotiated Rulemaking
- Department of Business and Professional Regulation
- Board of Cosmetology
- Board of Professional Geologists
2. Proposed Rules
- Department of Business and Professional Regulation
- Department of Children and Families
3. Petitions and Dispositions Regarding Rule Variance or Waiver
- Department of Health
- Board of Osteopathic Medicine
- waiver filed by Bruce Rubinowicz, D.O., from Rule 64B15-16.002, F.A.C., with regard to the requirement for completion of an AOA internship or residency, or approval of completed training by the AOA. Comments on this petition should be filed with the Board of Osteopathic Medicine, 4052 Bald Cypress Way, Bin #C06, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-3056, within 14 days of publication of this notice.
- Board of Opticianry
- of the issuance of an Order regarding the Petition for Variance or Waiver for Yamila Diez, filed on July 23, 2012. The Petitioner was seeking a permanent variance or waiver of Rule 64B12-16.008, F.A.C., with regards to the submission of the Apprenticeship Sponsor Attestation to the Department of Health for verifying completion of required apprenticeship hours. The Notice of Petition for Variance or Waiver was published in Volume 38, No. 72, of the November 15, 2012, Florida Administrative Register. The Board considered the Petition at a duly-noticed public meeting held on November 2, 2012.
The Board's Order, filed on December 5, 2012, grants the Petition for Variance or Waiver. The Board determined that the Petitioner has demonstrated that but for the untimely submission of the Apprenticeship Sponsor Attestation forms she has met all other requirements necessary for eligibility to sit for the Opticianry examination. The Petitioner has demonstrated that application of the above-cited rules to her circumstances would impose a substantial hardship and that Petitioner has demonstrated that she meets the requirements of Section 120.542, F.S.
- of the issuance of an Order regarding the Petition for Variance or Waiver for Wilfred Joseph Laroche, filed on October 11, 2012. The Petitioner was seeking a permanent variance or waiver of Rule 64B12-16.003, F.A.C., with regards to an apprentice completing 6,240 hours of training within a five year limit after first registering with the Department. The Notice of Petition for Variance or Waiver was published in Volume 38, No. 61, of the October 30, 2012, Florida Administrative Register. The Board considered the Petition at a duly-noticed public meeting held on November 2, 2012.
The Board's Order, filed on December 5, 2012, denies the Petition for Variance or Waiver. The Board determined that the Petitioner has not completed the requisite number of hours under the supervision of an optician licensed in Florida for at least one year or of a physician or optometrist licensed under the laws of this state. The Board does not possess the authority to vary or waive the requirements of the statute.
- Board of Optometry
- has issued a Notice of Intent to Deny the Petition for Waiver or Variance filed on March 15, 2013, by Micahel J. Giese, O.D. The Notice of Petition for Variance or Waiver was published in Volume 39, No. 58, of the March 25, 2013, Florida Administrative Register. The Petitioner, an out of state optometrist who holds a teaching certificate in Florida, has applied for an optometrist license, and for the reasons stated in the petition seeks a variance or waiver of Rule 6B13-4.001, Florida Administrative Code, with regards to the requirement that applicants submit scores on the national licensing exam taken no longer than 7 years prior to application.
The Board=s Order, filed on May 20, 2013, denied issuing a variance or waiver in response to this petition because petitioner has not demonstrated a unique hardship or extenuating circumstances, and the petition fails to demonstrate how the underlying purpose of the statute would be met or how application of the rule would violate principles of fairness.
- has issued a Notice of Intent to Approve the Petition for Waiver or Variance filed on March 1, 2012, by Helen Viksnins, O.D., American Academy of Optometry. The Notice of Petition for Variance or Waiver was published in Volume 38, No. 11, of the March 16, 2012, Florida Administrative Register. The Petitioner sought a variance or waiver of Rule 6B13-5.002(3)(c), Florida Administrative Code, with regards to the requirement that providers of transcript quality continuing education obtain Board approval prior to the administration of the course.
The Board=s Order, filed on April 19, 2012, grants the Petition for Variance or Waiver by the American Academy of Optometry, and the course “Anterior Segment Grand Rounds” presented on October 13, 2011 is approved for transcript quality continuing education.
- has issued an Order Granting the Petition for Variance or Waiver filed on October 12, 2012, by Tammy Than, MS, OD, FAAO, University of Alabama, School of Optometry. The Notice of Petition for Variance or Waiver was published in Volume 38, No. 51, of the October 16, 2012, Florida Administrative Register. The Petitioner sought a one-time Variance or Waiver of Rule 64B13-5.002(3)(c), Florida Administrative Code in regards to the requirement that a transcript-quality continuing education program be approved by the Board of Optometry as transcript-quality coursework prior to the time the course was taken. This one time waiver/variance is requested for the three courses “Expert consensus in the Management of Ocular Surface Disease: What the New Guidelines Mean to Your Practice,” “New Advances in the Management of Viral Eye Disease,” and “Corneal Conundrums.”, taught by Paul Karpecki which were offered by Petitioner on August 3-5, 2012. The Board considered the Petition at a duly-noticed public meeting held on November 6, 2012.
The Board=s Order, filed on November 20, 2012, grants the Variance or Waiver. The Board determined that the Petition for Variance or Waiver should be approved because Petitioner meets the purpose of the underlying statute, has otherwise shown a financial hardship to those who have already taken the courses, and that application of the rule at issue would violate principles of fairness as defined by Section 120.542, Florida Statutes and Chapter 28-104, Florida Administrative Code.
- issued a Notice of Intent to Deny the Petition for Variance filed on June 19, 2012, by Michael J. Giese, O.D. The Notice of Petition for Variance or Waiver was published in Volume 38, No. 26, of the June 29, 2012, Florida Administrative Register. The Petitioner, an out of state optometrist who holds a teaching certificate in Florida, has applied for an optometrist license, and for the reasons stated in the petition seeks a variance or waiver of Rule 6B13-4.001, Florida Administrative Code, with regards to the requirement that applicants submit scores on the national licensing exam taken no longer than 7 years prior to application. The Board considered the Petition at a duly-noticed public meeting held on July 11, 2012.
The Board=s Order, filed on July 31, 2012, denies issuing a variance or waiver in response to this petition because no provision exists within Rule 64B13-4.001, F.A.C., allowing conversion from a teaching certificate to a certified optometrist license from which a variance can be granted. In addition, Rule 64B13-14.001, F.A.C. further defines Section 463.006, Florida Statutes, which requires an applicant for licensure to take and pass an examination prior to issuance of a license. The Board does not have authority to waive provisions of statute.
4. Notices of Meetings, Workshops and Public Hearings
- Department of Education
- Florida Atlantic University
- Department of Environmental Protection
- Departmental
- The Department proposes to amend Rule 62-302.532, F.A.C., to establish numeric nutrient criteria (NNC) for total nitrogen, total phosphorus, and chlorophyll a in individual estuary segments for the following estuaries: Loxahatchee River, Lake Worth Lagoon, Halifax River, Guana River/Tolomato River/Matanzas River (GTM), Nassau River, Suwannee River, Waccasassa River, Withlacoochee River, and Springs Coast (Crystal River to Anclote River). In addition, remotely-sensed NNC for chlorophyll a are proposed for coastal offshore waters where chlorophyll a criteria have not been adopted. The Department is also proposing to amend Rule 62-302.800, F.A.C., to revise the site specific alternative criteria for transparency in Apalachee Bay adjacent to the Fenholloway River in Taylor County.; June 20, 2013, 9:00 a.m.; 3900 Commonwealth Blvd
Tallahassee, FL 32344
- 3900 Commonwealth Blvd
Tallahassee, FL 32344
- Department of State
- Division of Cultural Affairs
- Department of Children and Families
- Department of Management Services
- Division of Communications
- Department of Health
- Division of Health Access and Tobacco
- Agency for Health Care Administration
- Medicaid
- The Agency for Health Care Administration is seeking to extend the federal waiver authority to continue to provide Medicaid eligibility to the Family Planning Waiver population.
A link to the public notice document concerning this extension request, instructions for how to submit comments, and a link to the Federal Centers for Medicaid and Medicare Services may be found at http://ahca.myflorida.com/Medicaid/Family_Planning/index.shtml. All interested stakeholders will be able to provide comments for 30 days, from June 1 through June 30, 2013. The Agency will post all comments received for public review.
; June 14, 2013 10:00a.m. -10:30 a.m.; Agency for Health Care Administration Headquarters, 2727 Mahan Drive, Bldg. 3 Conference Room B, Tallahassee, FL 32308
- Agency for Health Care Administration Headquarters, 2727 Mahan Drive, Bldg. 3 Conference Room B, Tallahassee, FL 32308
- Department of Education
- Departmental
- Florida Rehabilitation Council Survey; June 19, 2013, 9:00 a.m.- 10:00 a.m.; Conference Call Number (888) 670-3525
Conference Code (7923533220)
- Conference Call Number (888) 670-3525
Conference Code (7923533220)
- Florida Rehabilitation Council Executive Business; July 3, 2013 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.; Conference Call Number (888) 670-3525
conference Code (7923533220)
- Conference Call Number (888) 670-3525
conference Code (7923533220)
- Florida Rehabilitation Council Quarterly Meeting
General Business; August 12, 2013, 4:30 - 6:00 p.m.
August 13, 2013 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
August 14, 2013 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
August 15, 2013 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m; Crowne Plaza Hotel, 13051 Bell tower Drive, Fort Myers Florida 333907
- Crowne Plaza Hotel, 13051 Bell tower Drive, Fort Myers Florida 333907
5. Notices of Petitions and Dispositions Regarding Declaratory Stat
- Department of Business and Professional Regulation
- Division of Florida Condominiums, Timeshares and Mobile Homes
6. Notices Regarding Bids, Proposals and Purchasing
- Other Agencies and Organizations
7. Miscellaneous
- Department of Health
- Board of Medicine
- Board of Nursing
- Board of Massage Therapy
- Board of Respiratory Care
- Board of Pharmacy
- Board of Nursing
- Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles
- Division of Motor Vehicles
- Department of Health
- Board of Nursing
- Board of Pharmacy
- Department of Environmental Protection
- Department of Health