1. Proposed Rules

• Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
  • Division of Consumer Services
    • The purpose of this rulemaking is to repeal all of the rules in Chapter 5J-8, F.A.C.
      • Due of Comment: 8/29/2014
    • The purpose of this rulemaking is to repeal 5J-10.001, 5J-10.003 and 5J-10.006, F.A.C.
      • Due of Comment: 8/29/2014
    • The purpose of this rulemaking is to repeal all of the rules in Chapter 5J-11, F.A.C.
      • Due of Comment: 8/29/2014
  • Division of Standards
    • The purpose of this rulemaking is to repeal all of the rules in Chapter 5F-14, F.A.C.
      • Due of Comment: 8/29/2014

2. Petitions and Dispositions Regarding Rule Variance or Waiver

• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Division of Hotels and Restaurants
    • On August 6, 2014 the Division issued an order. The Final Order was in response to a Petition for an emergency temporary Variance from 500 Winderley, filed July 22, 2014, and advertised on July 24, 2014 in Vol. 40, No. 143, 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 ASME A17.3, 1996 edition, as adopted by Rule 61C-5.001(1)(a) Florida Administrative Code that requires upgrading the elevators fire fighter service because 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 (VW2014-261).
    • On August 6, 2014 the Division issued an order. The Final Order was in response to a Petition for a temporary Variance from 851 Trafalgar, filed June 17, 2014, and advertised on June 20, 2014 in Vol. 40, No. 120, 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 212. ASME A17.1, 1996 edition, and Chapter 3003.1.5 Florida Building Code as adopted by Rule 61C-5.001(1)(a) Florida Administrative Code for suspension ropes and their connections and elevator lobbies shall have access to at least one exit because 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 (VW2014-212).
    • On August 6, 2014 the Division issued an order. The Final Order was in response to a Petition for a Variance from Next Level Apartments, filed July 5, 2014, and advertised on July 18, 2014 in Vol. 40, No.139, 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 2.24.2.1 ASME A17.1b, 2009 edition, as adopted by Rule 61C-5.001(1)(a) Florida Administrative Code that requires the use of a 9.5 mm steel rope and requirement of a metallic sheave because 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 (VW2014-247).
    • On August 6, 2014 the Division issued an order. The Final Order was in response to a Petition for a Variance from Madeira Beach Courtyard, filed July 15, 2014, and advertised on July 18, 2014 in Vol. 40, No. 139, 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 2.20.1, 2.18.5.1 ASME A17.1b, 2009 edition, as adopted by Rule 61C-5.001(1)(a) Florida Administrative Code that requires requires steel ropes of a minimum diameter of 9.5 mm because 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 (VW2014-248).
    • On August 6, 2014 the Division issued an order. The Final Order was in response to a Petition for a Variance from Regal Oaks Clubhouse, filed July 16, 2014, and advertised on July 18, 2014 in Vol. 40, No. 139, 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 2.20.1, 2.18.5.1, 2.20.4, 2.20.5 and 2.20.9 ASME A17.1b, 2009 edition, as adopted by Rule 61C-5.001(1)(a) Florida Administrative Code that requires steel ropes of a minimum diameter of 9.5 mm because 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 (VW2014-252).
    • On August 6, 2014 the Division issued an order. The Final Order was in response to a Petition for a Variance from Hampton Inn Suites, filed July 17, 2014, and advertised on July 18, 2014 in Vol. 40, No. 139, 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 2.20.1, 2.18.5.1, 2.20.4, 2.20.5 and 2.20.9 ASME A17.1b, 2009 edition, as adopted by Rule 61C-5.001(1)(a) Florida Administrative Code that requires steel ropes of a minimum diameter of 9.5 mm because 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 (VW2014-253).
    • On August 6, 2014 the Division issued an order. The Final Order was in response to a Petition for an emergency temporary Variance from 2400 Maitland, filed July 22, 2014, and advertised on July 24, 2014 in Vol. 40, No. 139, 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 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 because 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 (VW2014-262).
    • On August 6, 2014 the Division issued an order. The Final Order was in response to a Petition for an emergency Variance from Orange County Convention Center (#2), filed July 24, 2014, and advertised on July 30, 2014 in Vol. 40, No. 147, 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 Rule 61C-5.001(1)(a) Florida Administrative Code that requires steel ropes of a minimum diameter of 9.5 mm because 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 (VW2014-267).
    • Hertz Corporation Headquarters. 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 (VW2014-282).
• Department of Economic Opportunity
  • Division of Community Development
    • Waiver of Rule 73C-23.0041(1)(c), F.A.C. from the City of Palatka, Florida. The City of Palatka seeks a waiver from the LMI Population Subgrant Ceiling which determines the maximum amount of funds local governments can apply for in the Florida Small Cities Community Development Block Grant Program. The Petition was filed with the Department’s agency clerk on August 6, 2014.

3. Notices of Meetings, Workshops and Public Hearings

• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Barbers' Board
    • General board business.; November 3, 2014, 9:00 a.m.; Floridays Resort, 12562 International Drive, Orlando, Florida 32821, (407)238-7700.
      • Floridays Resort, 12562 International Drive, Orlando, Florida 32821, (407)238-7700.
• Water Management Districts
  • South Florida Water Management District
    • Public Meeting to Discuss Regulatory Matters All or part of these meetings will be video-conferenced in order to permit maximum participation from the South Florida Water Management District Service Centers located at: ; Wednesday, August 20, 2014, 10:00 a.m.; South Florida Water Management District, B-1 Bill Storch Conference Room, 3301 Gun Club Road, West Palm Beach, FL, 33406
      • South Florida Water Management District, B-1 Bill Storch Conference Room, 3301 Gun Club Road, West Palm Beach, FL, 33406
• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • Florida Self-Insurers Guaranty Association
    • General Business.; Tuesday, August 19, 2014, 12:00 noon; Orlando World Center Marriott, 8701 World Center Drive, Orlando, Florida.
      • Orlando World Center Marriott, 8701 World Center Drive, Orlando, Florida.
    • The Board of Directors will meet to discuss general business of the Association.; Tuesday, August 19, 2014, 2:30 p.m.; Orlando World Center Marriott, 8701 World Center Drive, Orlando, Florida.
      • Orlando World Center Marriott, 8701 World Center Drive, Orlando, Florida.
• Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
  • Division of Administration
    • This is a meeting of the Executive Committee to discuss general business.; Thursday, August 21, 2014, 4:00 p.m.; Florida Agriculture Center and Horse Park Authority; 11008 S. Highway 475, Ocala, Florida 34480
      • Florida Agriculture Center and Horse Park Authority; 11008 S. Highway 475, Ocala, Florida 34480
• Department of Military Affairs
  • Departmental
    • Armory Board Meeting. The Armory Board will consider action on contracts, leases, agreements and other business relative to real property and facility management issues under its control. ; August 16, 2014, 8:00a.m.; Post Headquarters Conference Room Camp Blanding Joint Training Center Camp Blanding, Florida
      • Post Headquarters Conference Room Camp Blanding Joint Training Center Camp Blanding, Florida
• Water Management Districts
  • South Florida Water Management District
    • Loxahatchee River Preservation Initiative; Monday August 18, 2014, 12:00pm 2014 Loxahatchee River Preservation Initiative Meeting; Jupiter Emergency Operations Center, 3133 Washington Street, Jupiter FL 33458.
      • Jupiter Emergency Operations Center, 3133 Washington Street, Jupiter FL 33458.
• Metropolitan Planning Organizations
  • Martin Metropolitan Planning Organization
    • Public input on transportation disadvantaged services.; August 25, 2014, 1:30 PM; Administration Center, 2401 SE Monterey Road, Commission Chambers, Stuart, FL 34996
      • Administration Center, 2401 SE Monterey Road, Commission Chambers, Stuart, FL 34996
    • Consideration of the transportation services for the transportation disadvantaged.; August 25, 2014, 3:00 PM; Administrative Center, 2401 SE Monterey Road, 4th Floor Workshop, Stuart, FL 34996
      • Administrative Center, 2401 SE Monterey Road, 4th Floor Workshop, Stuart, FL 34996
• Regional Planning Councils
  • Treasure Coast Regional Planning Council
    • The Treasure Coast Regional Planning Council will conduct its regular Board meeting.; September 19, 2014, 9:30 a.m.; Indian River State College Wolf High Technology Center 2400 SE Salerno Road Stuart, Florida 34997
      • Indian River State College Wolf High Technology Center 2400 SE Salerno Road Stuart, Florida 34997
    • To conduct a meeting of the Treasure Coast Regional Planning Council's Gubernatorial Committee; September 19, 2014 (immediately following the regular Board meeting); Indian River State College Wolf High Technology Center 2400 SE Salerno Road Stuart, Florida 34997
      • Indian River State College Wolf High Technology Center 2400 SE Salerno Road Stuart, Florida 34997
• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • Florida Telecommunications Relay, Inc.
    • This is a regular meeting of the Board of Directors. The meeting is subject to cancellation for lack of a quorum or unavailability of an interpreter.; Friday, August, 22, 2014 at 10:00 a.m.; Florida Telecommunications Relay, Inc. 1820 E. Park Avenue, Suite 101 Tallahassee, FL 32301
      • Florida Telecommunications Relay, Inc. 1820 E. Park Avenue, Suite 101 Tallahassee, FL 32301
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Board of Architecture and Interior Design
    • General Business; August 21, 2014, 2:00 p.m.; To participate in the telephone conference call, contact toll free (888) 670-3525, conference pass code 3086756820 then #
      • To participate in the telephone conference call, contact toll free (888) 670-3525, conference pass code 3086756820 then #
• Department of Children and Families
  • Mental Health Program
    • A public forum will be held in Osceola County area on the transportation exemption plan between The Department of Children & Families and Park Place Behavioral Health Care, 206 Park Place Blvd., Kissimmee, FL 34741.This forum is in compliance with Florida Statute 394.463. The Transportation exemption plan addresses mental health individuals who will be transportated to Park Place Behavioral Center. This is open for any interested parties that would like to attend.; Wednesday, August 27, 2014, 10:00-12:00 noon; 111 E. Monument Avenue @CBC 5th Floor, Kissimmee, FL
      • 111 E. Monument Avenue @CBC 5th Floor, Kissimmee, FL
• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • Florida Workers' Compensation Joint Underwriting Association, Inc
    • Agenda topics may include a legislative update; 2015 premium level indication; actuarial services engagement; Operations Manual; and review of rates, rating plans & policy forms and associated matters to include application forms.; August 27, 2014, beginning at 2:00 p.m. (Eastern Time).; Contact Kathy Coyne at 941-378-7408 to participate in the teleconference meeting.
      • Contact Kathy Coyne at 941-378-7408 to participate in the teleconference meeting.
• Department of Children and Families
  • Mental Health Program
    • A public hearing is being held in accordance with Rule 65E-5.350, Statute 394.461. Osceola Regional Medical Center, located at 700 West Oak Street, Kissimme, FL 34745 is applying to open a 25-bed inpatient Behavioral Health facility for adult patients. Osceola Regional Medical Center is requesting to be designated as a Private Baker Act Receiving facility. The purpose of the hearing is to accept public and stakeholder comments or concerns regarding the designation of this facility.; Wednesday, August 27, 2014, 1:00 pm-3:00pm; 111 E. Monument Avenue @CBC 5th floor, Kissimmee, FL
      • 111 E. Monument Avenue @CBC 5th floor, Kissimmee, FL
• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • Florida Medical Malpractice Joint Underwriting Association
    • The Grant Committee of the Florida Medical Malpractice Joint Underwriting Association will receive and consider issues involving The Alvin E. Smith Grant program, and such other business properly brought before the Committee.; Friday, August, 22, 2014, at 2:00 p.m. EST; The Radey Law Firm, 301 S. Bronough Street, Suite 200, Tallahassee, FL. Interested participants may call in on the following telephone number: Conference call #: 1-877-320-0161 Code: 2054362261
      • The Radey Law Firm, 301 S. Bronough Street, Suite 200, Tallahassee, FL. Interested participants may call in on the following telephone number: Conference call #: 1-877-320-0161 Code: 2054362261
• Department of Education
  • State Board of Education
    • The meeting agenda will consist of the following items for consideration: Request for Waiver of Termination - Shining Star Academy of the Arts - Columbia County; Request for Waiver of Termination - Broward Charter School of Science and Technology - Broward County; and Request for Waiver of Termination - Florida International Elementary Academy - Miami-Dade County.; August 18, 2014, 10:00 a.m.; Conference Call: 1(888)339-2688, Conference Code: 889 907 79.
      • Conference Call: 1(888)339-2688, Conference Code: 889 907 79.
• Florida Housing Finance Corporation
  • Departmental
    • Florida Housing Finance Corporation was appropriated $10 million in non-recurring grant funds by the 2014 Legislature for housing for Persons with Developmental Disabilities as defined in Section 393.063, F.S. This Request for Applications (RFA) will make a portion of that funding available for financing small Permanent Supportive Housing Developments consisting of no more than four (4) Units.; August 26, 2014, 2:00 p.m.; Rick Seltzer Conference Room, Suite 6000, Florida Housing Finance Corporation, 227 North Bronough Street, Tallahassee, Florida, 32301-1329. The meeting will be accessible via phone #1-888-339-2688, Participant Code # 796 860 19.
      • Rick Seltzer Conference Room, Suite 6000, Florida Housing Finance Corporation, 227 North Bronough Street, Tallahassee, Florida, 32301-1329. The meeting will be accessible via phone #1-888-339-2688, Participant Code # 796 860 19.
• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • Florida Workers' Compensation Joint Underwriting Association, Inc
    • Agenda topics may include a 2013 overview with Q&A; approval of minutes; legislative update; election of vice chair & officers; budget considerations; operations & financial reports; and committee reports on market assistance, to include related producer issues; investment marketplace; investment portfolio compliance; policy & guidelines for the investment of assets & associated matters; investment manager engagement; Audit Committee Charter procedures checklist; financial auditor engagement; 2015 reinsurance goals & market strategy; reinsurer ratings; reinsurance intermediary engagement; commutation matters; preliminary 2015 Business Plan & Forecast; Travelers’ performance audit; disaster recovery matters; 2015 premium level indication; actuarial services engagement; Operations Manual; review of rates, rating plans & policy forms and associated matters to include application forms; and executive compensation matters.; September 10, 2014, beginning at 10:00 a.m.; FWCJUA Office, located at 6003 Honore Avenue, Suite 204, Sarasota, FL 34238.
      • FWCJUA Office, located at 6003 Honore Avenue, Suite 204, Sarasota, FL 34238.
• Department of Environmental Protection
  • Departmental
    • This public meeting is for interested stakeholders to discuss with the Department issues related to development of nutrient and dissolved oxygen total maximum daily loads (TMDLs) for Lake Talquin in the Ochlockonee River basin. The meeting will provide an opportunity for the Department to present and respond to the public comments received since the July 11th meeting on TMDL modeling, discuss potential TMDL targets, and outline the next steps. Furthermore, upon paragraph 62-302.531(2)(a), F.A.C., becoming effective, the Department intends for this nutrient TMDL, if adopted, to constitute a site specific numeric interpretation of the narrative nutrient criterion set forth in paragraph 62-302.530(47)(b), F.A.C., that will supersede the otherwise applicable numeric nutrient criteria in rule 62-302.531, F.A.C., for the particular surface water segment. Written comments on the TMDL approach should be directed to: Xueqing Gao, Environmental Administrator, Watershed Evaluation and TMDL Section, Florida Department of Environmental Protection, MS 3555, 2600 Blair Stone Road, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-2400 or via email: Xueqing.Gao@dep.state.fl.us.; August 18, 2014, 2:00 p.m.; Department of Environmental Protection, Bob Martinez Center, Conference Room 609, 2600 Blair Stone Road, Tallahassee, Florida
      • Department of Environmental Protection, Bob Martinez Center, Conference Room 609, 2600 Blair Stone Road, Tallahassee, Florida
• Florida Housing Finance Corporation
  • Departmental
    • The first Review Committee meeting will be to discuss the proposals received from qualified Offerors for Independent Registered Municipal Advisor services and to answer any questions the Review Committee may have regarding the proposals submitted in response to Florida Housing Finance Corporation’s Request for Proposals 2014-04. The second Review Committee meeting will be to give the scores, rank the proposals and to submit a recommendation to Florida Housing’s Board of Directors.; 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, August 26, 2014, 10:00 a.m. Thursday, August 28, 2014; Rick Seltzer Conference Room, Florida Housing Finance Corporation, 227 North Bronough Street, Suite 5000, Tallahassee, Florida, 32301-1329
      • Rick Seltzer Conference Room, Florida Housing Finance Corporation, 227 North Bronough Street, Suite 5000, Tallahassee, Florida, 32301-1329
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Florida Building Commission
    • Discuss “accreditor” and “course” applications for recommendation to the Florida Building Commission and other matters in accordance with the meeting agenda.; Friday, August 15, 2014 at 10:00 am, Eastern Standard Time (New York, GMT-05:00) ; MEETINGS TO BE CONDUCTED USING COMMUNICATIONS MEDIA TECHNOLOGY: You must access WEBINAR for VIDEO ONLY and TELECONFERENCE number for AUDIO ONLY. To access the webinar: 1. Go to https://suncom.webex.com/suncom/j.php?ED=288576467&UID=492507407&RT=MiMxMQ%3D%3D 2. If requested, enter your name and email address. 3. This meeting does not require a password. 4. Click "Join". 5. You will get a screen with a dialogue box to enter your phone number. The system will call you back at that number to ensure you are tied to your web access. To access the teleconference: If you are also accessing the webinar, provide your phone number when you join the meeting to receive a call back. Alternatively, you can call: Call-in toll-free number: 1-888-670-3525 (US) Attendee access code: 606 232 6940 Public point of access: 1940 North Monroe Street, Room 90, Tallahassee, Florida.
      • MEETINGS TO BE CONDUCTED USING COMMUNICATIONS MEDIA TECHNOLOGY: You must access WEBINAR for VIDEO ONLY and TELECONFERENCE number for AUDIO ONLY. To access the webinar: 1. Go to https://suncom.webex.com/suncom/j.php?ED=288576467&UID=492507407&RT=MiMxMQ%3D%3D 2. If requested, enter your name and email address. 3. This meeting does not require a password. 4. Click "Join". 5. You will get a screen with a dialogue box to enter your phone number. The system will call you back at that number to ensure you are tied to your web access. To access the teleconference: If you are also accessing the webinar, provide your phone number when you join the meeting to receive a call back. Alternatively, you can call: Call-in toll-free number: 1-888-670-3525 (US) Attendee access code: 606 232 6940 Public point of access: 1940 North Monroe Street, Room 90, Tallahassee, Florida.
• Department of Health
  • Board of Dentistry
    • To review reconsiderations.; August 14, 2014 @ 6:00 p.m.; (888) 670-3525 when prompted, enter conference code 5805370981
      • (888) 670-3525 when prompted, enter conference code 5805370981

4. Notices of Petitions and Dispositions Regarding Declaratory Stat

• Department of Environmental Protection
  • Departmental
    • Paul and Lori Maurer.; The petition seeks the Department’s interpretation regarding the applicability of Section 373.4211, F.S., and Chapter 62-340, F.A.C., as the law for delineating wetlands in the State of Florida, whether such laws are binding on all political subdivisions of the State; whether such laws are binding upon Sarasota County, in particular; and whether the Department is the enforcing agency of Section 373.4211, F.S., and Chapter 62-340.
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Division of Florida Condominiums, Timeshares and Mobile Homes
    • Joseph N. Tenhet III, Unit Owner, In Re: Silver Sands Beach and Racquet Club Master Association, Inc., Docket No. 2014031261, filed on July 28, 2014.; Whether the section of Silver Sands Master Association’s bylaws that governs procedures for the recall of the board of directors is consistent with section 718.112(2)(j), Florida Statutes.

5. Miscellaneous

• Agency for Health Care Administration
  • Certificate of Need
    • Agency for Health Care Administration, Certificate of Need