1. Notices of Development of Proposed Rules and Negotiated Rulemaking
- Department of Health
- Board of Opticianry
- Division of Environmental Health
2. Proposed Rules
- Department of Financial Services
- Department of Health
- Division of Medical Quality Assurance
- Division of Children's Medical Services
- Board of Opticianry
- Department of Financial Services
- Finance
- The purpose of the rule amendments is to update form titles, readopt certain NMLS forms, update Florida Department of Law Enforcement’s Livescan website link, correct grammatical errors, update fee payment amounts for licensure and clarify procedure for renewals, remove criminal background check fee requirement for control people for license renewals, set forth costs of fingerprint retention, delete and transfer the disciplinary guidelines provisions to a form incorporated into the rule entitled Disciplinary Guidelines for Mortgage Loan Originators and Mortgage Entities," revise and clarify Disciplinary Guidelines provision, amend the section of the Disciplinary Guidelines specifying mitigating and aggravating factors the Office considers in determining appropriate penalties, amend lock-in agreement subsection, amend books and records requirements, amend mortgage broker files requirements and delete penalty provisions, delete penalty provisions in mortgage lender files section, delete penalty provision in mortgage brokerage and lending transaction journal section, delete penalty provisions in Financial Guaranty in Lieu of Uniform Single Audit section; update law implemented, remove unncessary references to incorporated forms, remove obsolete statutory references in rule text, remove obsolete statutory references in law implemented section of rule text, and provide the current rulemaking authority for certain rules.
The effect of the rule amendments is to update form titles for NMLS MU1, MU2, MU3, and MU4 forms to reflect new title names, remove disciplinary guidelines from rule text and move those guidelines into a form adopted by rule into a new form entitled “Disciplinary Guidelines for Mortgage Loan Originators and Mortgage Entities,” delete requirement in 69V-40.008 which called for total fees of mortgage brokers to be stated in each contract for services, delete from 69V-40.008(5)(c) provision relating to good faith estimates, update law implemented section in 69V-40.011, update all fdle livescan weblinks to include a working web address link, provide that loan orignators must respond to requests for additional information within 45 days, correct total fee to be paid by those seeking renewal as loan originators, 69V-40.0313 establishes fingerprint retention fee as $6 as required by Chapter 494, set forth the fee and process for loan originator renewals after reactivation, remove criminal background check fee requirement of $25.25 for control people during mortgage broker licensure renewal process, removes branch office license renewal fee requirements found in 69V-40.0322, set forth the fee and process for mortgage broker license renewals after reactivation, set forth the fee and process for mortgage lender license renewals after reactivation, remove criminal background check fee requirement of $25.25 for control people during mortgage lender licensure renewal process, remove branch office license renewal fee requirements found in 69V-40.0612, specify the penalties for violating Chapter 494, specify the mitigating and aggravating factors the Office shall consider in determining appropriate penalties, specify the fines imposed for violating Chapter 494, specify the duration of suspension for violating Chapter 494, remove penalty provisions found in 69V-40.260, remove penalty provisions related to failure to maintain mortgage brokerage and lending transaction journal found in 69V-40-265, remove penalty provisions found in 69V-40.270,remove all unncessary references to word registrant, remove unncessary references to incorporated forms, remove obsolete statutory references in rule text, remove obsolete statutory references in law implemented section of rule text, correct grammatical mistakes, and provide the current rulemaking authority for the rules.
- Due of Comment: 8/19/2015
- The purpose and effect of the amended rule is to remove the disciplinary guidelines as found in the rule text and to transfer the disciplinary guidelines provisions to a form incorporated into the rule entitled "Office of Financial Regulation, Division of Consumer Finance, Disciplinary Guidelines for Money Services Businesses," to amend the section specifying the mitigating and aggravating factors the Office shall consider in determining appropriate penalties, to adopt new forms, to readopt old forms and revise names of old forms, to update rule text to clarify the Division’s name and zip code, to delete and amend definition language, to update Florida Department of Law Enforcement’s Livescan website link, to remove provisions allowing for extra calculated time for dates falling on the weekend or legal holidays, to revise and clarify reimbursement rates for examinations, to clarify the records required to be maintained related to inbound and outbound transmissions, to update citations to federal laws and rules, to clarify the documents required to be maintained in customer files, to delete certain definitions found in 69V-560.704, to define the phrase “its own commercial account” as referenced in section 560.309(3), F.S., to clarify termination of electronic log requirements, to specify information required to be submitted into the check cashing database, to update and clarify current statutory citations in rule text, to provide the current rulemaking authority for the rules, and to remove obsolete statutory references in the law implemented section of rule text.
- Due of Comment: 8/19/2015
- to specify who will operate and maintain the check cashing database, to specify who may access the check cashing database, to specify termination of access to check cashing database, to specify check cashing database transaction requirements, and to specify check cashing database availability.
- Due of Comment: 8/19/2015
3. Notices of Changes, Corrections and Withdrawals
- Water Management Districts
- Southwest Florida Water Management District
4. Petitions and Dispositions Regarding Rule Variance or Waiver
- Department of Business and Professional Regulation
- Division of Hotels and Restaurants
- a Routine Variance for Paragraph 61C-4.010(5), Florida Administrative Code, Subparagraph 61C-1.004(1)(a), Florida Administrative Code, Paragraph 4-301.12(A), 2009 FDA Food Code, Section 5-203.13, 2009 FDA Food Code, and Paragraph 61C-4.010(7) Florida Administrative Code from La Granja 2 located in Margate. The above referenced F.A.C. addresses the requirement that each establishment have dishwashing facilities for manually washing, rinsing and sanitizing equipment and utensils are provided, and that at least one service sink be provided for the cleaning of mops or similar cleaning tools and the disposal of mop water; and at least one accessible bathroom be provided for use by customers and employees. They are requesting to share the dishwashing, mopsink and bathroom facilities for use by customers only located within an adjacent establishment under the same 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.
- Department of Health
- Division of Emergency Preparedness and Community Support
- On July 23, 2015, the Division issued an Order. The Order was in response to an emergency petition for a permanent Variance from Tallahassee Memorial Healthcare, Inc., filed June 26, 2015, and advertised on July 2, 2015, in Vol. 41, No. 128, of the Florida Administrative Register. No comments were received in response to the petition. The Order on the Variance grants the Petitioner a variance from Rule 64J-2.011(3), F.A.C., regarding having an oral/maxillofacial surgeon on call 24 hours a day. 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.
- Department of Children and Families
- Family Safety and Preservation Program
- Department of Business and Professional Regulation
- Board of Professional Engineers
5. Notices of Meetings, Workshops and Public Hearings
- Regional Planning Councils
- Southwest Florida Regional Planning Council
- Water Management Districts
- Northwest Florida Water Management District
- 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) 15B-015 for the Sale of Surplus Modular Office Building.; August 11, 2015, 2:30 p.m. EDT; District Headquarters, 81 Water Management Drive, Havana, FL 32333
- District Headquarters, 81 Water Management Drive, Havana, FL 32333
- Department of Education
- Department of Children and Families
- Family Safety and Preservation Program
- Department of Education
- Department of Health
- Board of Orthotists and Prosthetists
- This meeting has been cancelled. A new meeting noticed will be provided once it has been rescheduled.; Wednesday, July 29, 2015, commencing at 9:00 a.m. or shortly thereafter.; Sanibel Harbour Marriott Resort & Spa, 17260 Harbour Pointe Drive, Fort Myers, FL 33908, (239) 466-4000,
- Sanibel Harbour Marriott Resort & Spa, 17260 Harbour Pointe Drive, Fort Myers, FL 33908, (239) 466-4000,
- Department of Legal Affairs
- Division of Victim Services and Criminal Justice Programs
- This meeting will center its attention on the special needs of the Council, policies and procedures in government.
The Council shall make a systematic study of the conditions affecting black men and boys, including, but not limited to, homicide rates, arrest and incarceration rate, poverty, violence, drug abuse, death rates, disparate annual income levels, school performance in all grade levels including postsecondary levels, and health issues.; Thursday, August 6, 2015; 3:00PM – 4:00 PM; Toll Free Dial in Number: 888-670-3525
Participant Code: 7505082915
- Toll Free Dial in Number: 888-670-3525
Participant Code: 7505082915
- Department of Children and Families
- Department of Economic Opportunity
- Division of Workforce Services
- Deliberation for cases pending before the Reemployment Assistance Appeals Commission that are ready for final review and the Chairman's report. No public testimony will be taken.; August 5, 2015, 9:00 a.m.; Reemployment Assistance Appeals Commission, 101 Rhyne Building, 2740 Centerview Drive, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-4151.
- Reemployment Assistance Appeals Commission, 101 Rhyne Building, 2740 Centerview Drive, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-4151.
- Department of Business and Professional Regulation
- Florida Building Commission
- To consider and provide recommendations to the Commission regarding requests for waivers (as listed below) and other business for the Commission in accordance with the Council’s agenda.
1. Spruce Creek HS, 801 Taylor Rd, Port Orange, FL
2. 336 Collins Ave, 336 Collins Ave, Miami Beach, FL
3. Fickeled Fin, 101 Bridge St, Bradenton Beach, FL
4. Gobblers Lodge, 385 Gobblers Lodge Rd, Volusia County, FL
5. Hell n Blazes, 1002 E New Haven Ave, Melbourne, FL
6. New Walton County Middle School #79, 605 Bruce Ave, Defuniak Springs, FL
7. Square Grouper Tiki Bar, 1920 Seaway Drive, Ft. Pierce, FL
8. North Trail RV Sales Center, 5270 Orange River Blvd., Ft Myers, FL
9. Existing Two-Story Buildings, 7541 Byscane Blvd., Miami, FL
10. UCF Global Garage Addition, 4000 Central Florida Blvd, Orlando, FL
11. Sobe Village Condominium, 440 14th Street & 1355 Drexel Ave., Miami Beach, FL
12. Bass Museum of Art Renovation/Expansion, 2100 Collins Ave, Miami Beach, FL
; August 10, 2015, 2:00 p.m. until completion; Meeting to be conducted using communications media technology, specifically teleconference and webinar.
1. Please join my meeting, Monday, August 10, 2015 at 2:00 PM Eastern Daylight Time.
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Public point of access: Florida Building Commission, Office of Codes and Standards, Department of Business and Professional Regulation, Suite 90A, 1940 North Monroe Street, Tallahassee, Florida.
- Meeting to be conducted using communications media technology, specifically teleconference and webinar.
1. Please join my meeting, Monday, August 10, 2015 at 2:00 PM Eastern Daylight Time.
https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/188875149
2. To call in using your telephone in the United States (toll-free): 1 877 309 2070
Or you may use your microphone and speakers (VoIP) - a headset is recommended.
Access Code: 188-875-149
Audio PIN: Shown after joining the meeting
Meeting ID: 188-875-149
Public point of access: Florida Building Commission, Office of Codes and Standards, Department of Business and Professional Regulation, Suite 90A, 1940 North Monroe Street, Tallahassee, Florida.
- Department of Education
- State Board of Education
- The State Board of Education will participate in a workshop to discuss potential policy and legislative issues for 2016.; August 5, 2015, 10:00 a.m.; Hyatt Regency Orlando Airport, 9300 Jeff Fuqua Boulevard, Mirabel and Kai Tak Room, Orlando, Florida, 32827.
- Hyatt Regency Orlando Airport, 9300 Jeff Fuqua Boulevard, Mirabel and Kai Tak Room, Orlando, Florida, 32827.
- Other Agencies and Organizations
- Department of Environmental Protection
- Other Agencies and Organizations
- Department of Health
- Division of Emergency Preparedness and Community Support
- Discussion of older adult falls prevention activities for the 2015 Injury Prevention State Plan. A copy of the agenda may be obtained by contacting Monica McKenzie by email at Monica.McKenzie@flhealth.gov or by telephone: (850) 245-4440 ext. 2736; Tuesday, August 11, 2015, 11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m., Eastern Standard Time.; Bureau of Emergency Medical Oversight/Injury Prevention Section, 4042 Bald Cypress Way, Second Floor, Tallahassee, Florida, 32399.
Join the conference call: United States, 1 (888)670-3525 toll-free; access code 6082454114.
- Bureau of Emergency Medical Oversight/Injury Prevention Section, 4042 Bald Cypress Way, Second Floor, Tallahassee, Florida, 32399.
Join the conference call: United States, 1 (888)670-3525 toll-free; access code 6082454114.
- Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
- Division of Consumer Services
- This will be a meeting of the Board of Professional Surveyors and Mappers, Rules Workgroup. The Board has charged the Workgroup to review Rule Chapter 5J-17, F.A.C., discuss potential improvements to the rules, and prepare recommendations for the Board. Any recommendations by the Workgroup will be reviewed and discussed by the full Board in a separate meeting or rule workshop.; August 6, 2015, 10:00 a.m.; Hilton Ocala, Saratoga Room, 3600 S.W. 36th Avenue, Ocala, Florida 34474
- Hilton Ocala, Saratoga Room, 3600 S.W. 36th Avenue, Ocala, Florida 34474
6. Notices of Petitions and Dispositions Regarding Declaratory Stat
- Department of Business and Professional Regulation
- Division of Alcoholic Beverages and Tobacco
- Nixon Peabody, LLP, DS 2015-087; The Petitioner, Nixon Peabody, LLP, on behalf of their clients, Citibank, and an Australian Winery, want to ensure that their proposed business promotion will abide by the rules and qualifications set forth in 561.42, F.S; and Chapter 61a-1.010 F.A.C. During this promotion, customers that use their Citibank card for a minimum purchase in participating restaurants would receive discounts on future food purchases and a voucher for a bottle of wine, with the total discount and wine selections increasing with the amount of each purchase.
7. Notices Regarding Bids, Proposals and Purchasing
- Department of Transportation
8. Miscellaneous
- Department of Environmental Protection
- Department of Health
- Board of Pharmacy
- Board of Nursing