1. Notices of Development of Proposed Rules and Negotiated Rulemaking

• Department of State
  • Division of Library and Information Services
    • The purpose and effect of the proposed rulemaking development is to amend the guidelines for the State Aid to Libraries Grant Program.
• Department of Corrections
  • Departmental
    • The purpose and effect of the proposed rule is to revise Form DC1-801, Chain of Custody, to include the reason for transfer and method of transfer on the form and to cite to the correct subsection of the rule in which Form DC6-220 is incorporated by reference in.
    • The purpose and effect of the proposed rule is to require that staff that are authorized to carry MK-9 sized canister or equivalent OC be issued an MK-9 sized canister or equivalent OC.
• Agency for Health Care Administration
  • Medicaid
    • The purpose of the amendment to Rule 59G-6.045 is to incorporate by reference the Title XIX Intermediate Care Facility for the Mentally Retarded and Developmentally Disabled Reimbursement Plan for Facilities not Publicly Owned and not Publicly Operated (Formerly Known as ICF-MR/DD Facilities) (the Plan), effective October 1, 2013. The rule will update the Plan to reflect changes authorized in Senate Bill 1500, 2013-14 General Appropriations Act, Specific Appropriation 238, which authorizes a buy back for ICF facilities and a recurring methodology for reimbursement rates effective October 1, 2013. Other changes include the deletion of language allowing for an extension of time for a provider to file cost reports and the deletion of language related to vacancy interim rates.
• Department of Health
  • Board of Psychology
    • To increase the time that a passing score in the Florida laws and rules examination is valid.

2. Proposed Rules

• Department of State
  • Division of Elections
    • The rule change is intended to comply with recent legislation regarding the statewide uniform voter registration application. The rule change will add fields for an email address and an indication whether an applicant desires sample ballots to be delivered by email. This change requires rulemaking to incorporate the amended form.
      • Due of Comment: 9/19/2013
• Department of Corrections
  • Departmental
    • The purpose and effect of the proposed rule is to delete subsections (2) through (4) of the rule which are unnecessary and to correctly identify where Form DC1-303 is incorporated by reference in.
      • Due of Comment: 9/19/2013
• Department of State
  • Division of Elections
    • Makes clarifying changes and adds an additional ground for revocation of registration of political committees or electioneering communications organizations. Requires that the initial notice of intent to revoke be sent to both the entity's chairperson or top-ranking principal officer and registered agent. Provides procedures for revocation when the initial notice of intent to revoke is returned undeliverable.
      • Due of Comment: 9/19/2013

3. Notices of Changes, Corrections and Withdrawals

• Agency for Health Care Administration
  • Medicaid
    • Payment Methodology for Nursing Home Services
• Department of Education
  • State Board of Education
    • Definitions, Federal Regulations Adopted by Reference, Establishment of Vending Facilities, Issuance of License, Conditions for Removal from a Facility; Suspension or Revocation of License, Grievance Procedure, Announcement of Facility Vacancies, Application and Selection, Operator License Agreement, Newspaper Vending Sales, Incorporation by Reference, Forms and Instructions, Solicitation of Funds for Blind Persons, General Dscription of Services and Procedures, Transportation (Transferred to 38K-1.050), Exit Review Panel (Transferred to 38K-1.051), The Individualized Plan for Vocational Rehabilitation, Determination That a Client Has Been Rehabilitated
• Department of Health
  • Board of Chiropractic Medicine
    • Standard of Practice for Electrodiagnosis.

4. Petitions and Dispositions Regarding Rule Variance or Waiver

• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Division of Hotels and Restaurants
    • Twin Towers B. 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 (VW2013-286).
• Department of Law Enforcement
  • Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission
    • a temporary waiver of Rule 11B-27.002, F.A.C., by Scott Alan King. The petition was originally entitled "Petition for Emergency Waiver of Rule 11B-35.002(2)". The Petitioner, however, resubmitted his request without the designation “emergency” with the request that it be heard at the next regularly scheduled Commission Business Agenda Meeting. The rule requires candidates to become employed within four years of beginning a basic recruit training course. The Petitioner wishes to be granted enough time to attend and complete the next orientation training given by the Polk County Sheriff’s Office in November. The Petitioner has completed all other required steps in the hiring process for the Polk County Sheriff’s Office. The Petitioner began basic recruit training on August 10, 2009, therefore his four years to become employed, expired August 10, 2013. The Petitioner asserts that he in the final staged of employment screening with the Polk County Sheriff’s Office and that the application of the rule to his situation would cause him an undue hardship and be violative of the principles of fairness.
• Florida Housing Finance Corporation
  • Departmental
    • waiver from Lulav Square Apartments Limited Partnership of Section III(B)(1)(a) and Section III(B)(1)(b) of Instructions and Chapter 67-48, to request a waiver of (i) Rule B(1)(a) to allow for the use of EER (as opposed to SEER) 12.9 split air conditioning systems (“Alternative A/C System”) in lieu of air conditioning systems with a SEER rating of 14 (“Required A/C System”) in the redeveloped units of the Development, and (ii) Rule B(1)(b) to allow for the use of a smaller 20-inch wide range (“Alternative Range”) in lieu of a full-sized range (“Required Range” in the redeveloped units of the Development.
    • waiver from Brickell View Terrace Apartments, LTD. of Rule 67-48.004(14)(j) on changing the “Total Set-Aside Percentage” in its 2011 Universal Application, and (ii) a waiver or variance from the provisions of Part III.E.b.1.(2)(c) of the Universal Application Instructions which require an applicant to set-aside at least 70% of the development’s units at 60% of area median income.
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Division of Alcoholic Beverages and Tobacco
    • Rule Waiver Request filed by ABC Liquors Store # 137, VW 2013-285. Rule No: 61A-1.006(3) Nature of the rule for which variance or waiver is sought: The Petitioner, ABC Liquors Store # 137 requests a Rule Waiver of subsection 61A-1.006(3), pursuant to Section 120.542, under Florida Statues. Rule No. 61A-1.006(3) defines, the term “package store” as a licensed place of business where alcoholic beverages are sold in the original sealed containers as received from the distributor for consumption off the premises only. The Petitioner expresses substantial hardship due to the requirement of increased licensing fees and expenses relating to upgrading to a COP license.
• Florida Housing Finance Corporation
  • Departmental
    • waiver from The Lofts at Tarpon River, LLC. of Rule 67-48.004(14)(j), seeking to increase the total number of units in the Development from 100 (as contained in its Universal Application) to 112, and to decrease the Total Set-Aside Percentage from 100% (as indicated in its Universal Cycle Application) to approximately 89.3%. The Petitioner intends that the additional twelve (12) units will be available for non-income restricted work-force housing (“Work Force Housing”).

5. Notices of Meetings, Workshops and Public Hearings

• Department of Health
  • Office of Statewide Research
    • To conduct review of new research studies involving human participants, modifications to existing studies, and continuing review of ongoing research to make sure research studies comply with regulations and the Department's ethical standards.; Sept. 18, 2013 - 1:30 P.M. - 4:30 P.M.; Capital Circle Office Complex, Building 2585, Conference Room 310A Tallahassee, Florida
      • Capital Circle Office Complex, Building 2585, Conference Room 310A Tallahassee, Florida
• Regional Planning Councils
  • Tampa Bay Regional Planning Council
    • To conduct the regular business of the Agency on Bay Management.; September 12, 2013 at 9:00 a.m.; 4000 Gateway Centre Blvd., Suite 100, Pinellas Park, Fl 33782
      • 4000 Gateway Centre Blvd., Suite 100, Pinellas Park, Fl 33782
• Florida Commission on Offender Review
  • Departmental
    • Objective Parole Guidelines; September 5, 2013, 10:30 a.m.; 4070 Esplanade Way, Tallahassee, FL 32399
      • 4070 Esplanade Way, Tallahassee, FL 32399
• Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission
  • Freshwater Fish and Wildlife
    • This is a quarterly meeting of the Steering Committee for the Florida Beaches Habitat Conservation Plan. Topics to be discussed include staff updates from the last quarter and the work plan for the remainder of the calendar year. No votes will be taken.; September 12, 2013, 9:00 A.M; (online meeting; contact Jennifer McGee for call-in info)
      • (online meeting; contact Jennifer McGee for call-in info)
• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • Florida Automobile Joint Underwriting Association
    • FAJUA Operating Committee - Review proposed changes in the FAJUA Underwriting Manual for recommendation to the Board of Governors and any other matters that may come before the committee.; Thursday, September 5, 2013, 1:30 PM; Please contact for Dial In
      • Please contact for Dial In
• Metropolitan Planning Organizations
  • Collier Metropolitan Planning Organization
    • Local Coordinating Board for the Transportation Disadvantaged meeting.The LCB agenda will be posted on the MPO’s web site approximately two weeks prior to the meeting.; Thursday, September 12, 2013, 2:00 p.m.; Collier County Government Center, Information Technology Training Room, 5th Floor, 3299 East Tamiami Trail, Naples, FL.
      • Collier County Government Center, Information Technology Training Room, 5th Floor, 3299 East Tamiami Trail, Naples, FL.
• Regional Utility Authorities
  • Tampa Bay Water - A Regional Water Supply Authority
    • Interview the Project Managers of the four firms that have submitted Statements of Qualifications for the System Engineer Contract.; Wednesday, September 4, 2013 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.; Tampa Bay Water Cypress Creek Pump Station Cypress Room 8865 Pumping Station Road Land O'Lakes, FL 34639
      • Tampa Bay Water Cypress Creek Pump Station Cypress Room 8865 Pumping Station Road Land O'Lakes, FL 34639
• Department of Environmental Protection
  • Departmental
    • To provide members of the public an opportunity to get information on the oil and gas permitting process and have their questions answered regarding the Department's assessment of the application from the Dan A. Hughes Company, L.P. for a project in Collier County near Golden Gate Estates.; September 10, 2013, 5:00 p.m.; Golden Gate Estates Community Center, 4701 Golden Gate Parkway, Naples, Florida.
      • Golden Gate Estates Community Center, 4701 Golden Gate Parkway, Naples, Florida.
• Department of Financial Services
  • Departmental
    • Pursuant to Section 509.215, Florida Statutes, a hearing will be conducted by the Historic Task Force to consider a system of fire protection and lifesafety support necessary for a public lodging establishment structure known as the Sadigo Court South Beach, 334 20th Street, Miami Beach, Florida. The members of the Task Force will visit the subject property in the morning before reconvening for the hearing at Miami Beach City Hall.; September 12, 2013, 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.; and September 12, 2013, 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.; Sadigo Court South Beach, 334 20th Street, Miami Beach, FL in a.m.; and Mayor's Conference Room, 4th Floor, Miami Beach City Hall, 1700 Convention Center Drive, Miami Beach, FL in p.m.
      • Sadigo Court South Beach, 334 20th Street, Miami Beach, FL in a.m.; and Mayor's Conference Room, 4th Floor, Miami Beach City Hall, 1700 Convention Center Drive, Miami Beach, FL in p.m.
• Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
  • Office of Energy
    • The draft Natural Gas Fuel Fleet Vehicle Rebate rule will be discussed. The purpose of this draft rule is to provide guidance to eligible applicants for the application process, review and administration of the Natural Gas Fuel Fleet Vehicle Rebate.; Thursday, September 12, 2013 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. ; 412 Knott Building 404 South Monroe Street Tallahassee, Florida, 32399 Conference Number: (888) 670-3525 Conference Code: 746-582-9551
      • 412 Knott Building 404 South Monroe Street Tallahassee, Florida, 32399 Conference Number: (888) 670-3525 Conference Code: 746-582-9551
• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • Enterprise Florida, Inc.
    • A meeting for the consideration of a resolution authorizing the issuance of the Issuer’s Educational Facilities Revenue Bonds pursuant to a Trust Indenture and Loan Agreement, the proceeds of which will be used for the benefit of the Renaissance Charter Schools, Inc., as described in a limited offering memorandum, and to discuss any other matters properly brought before the board of the Florida Development Finance Corporation.; Tuesday, September 3, 2013, 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.; Enterprise Florida, Inc. 800 North Magnolia Avenue, Suite 1100 Orlando, FL 32803
      • Enterprise Florida, Inc. 800 North Magnolia Avenue, Suite 1100 Orlando, FL 32803
• Department of Environmental Protection
  • Office of the Secretary
    • To conduct general business and announce newly appointed Council members. The Council may also consider designation of the Cypress Creek Natural Area as well as the St. Johns River Blueway as components of the Florida Greenways and Trails System.; September 27, 2013, 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.; Central Florida Zoo and Botanical Gardens, 3755 Northwest US Highway 17-92, Sanford, Florida 32747, Conference Meeting Room
      • Central Florida Zoo and Botanical Gardens, 3755 Northwest US Highway 17-92, Sanford, Florida 32747, Conference Meeting Room
• Florida Housing Finance Corporation
  • Departmental
    • The workshop will be held to solicit comments and suggestions from interested persons relative to Florida Housing’s proposed Preservation Request for Applications (RFA), which is expected to be issued in early November of 2013. This RFA will focus on the rehabilitation and preservation of existing affordable housing, with an emphasis on housing assisted with project based rental assistance under Department of Housing and Urban Development and USDA Rural Development programs. A description of the targeted developments, RFA parameters, and scoring priorities for the RFA will be posted to the FHFC Website under the Multifamily Programs link prior to the workshop.; September 19, 2013, 10:30 a.m.; Hyatt Regency Coral Gables, 50 Alhambra Plaza, Coral Gables, FL, (305) 441-1234
      • Hyatt Regency Coral Gables, 50 Alhambra Plaza, Coral Gables, FL, (305) 441-1234
• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • Citizens Property Insurance Corporation
    • Business before the Market Accountability Advisory Committee.; September 19, 2013, 10:00 a.m.; Citizens Property Insurance Corporation, 8301 Cypress Plaza, Suite 108, Jacksonville, FL 32256: Dial In: 1-866-361-7525, conference ID 7849939192#.
      • Citizens Property Insurance Corporation, 8301 Cypress Plaza, Suite 108, Jacksonville, FL 32256: Dial In: 1-866-361-7525, conference ID 7849939192#.
• Department of Health
  • Board of Medicine
    • Rule 64B8-10.003; 12:30 pm, October 3, 2013; Caribe Royale
      • Caribe Royale
• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • Florida Alliance for Assistive Services & Technologies
    • The Florida Alliance for Assistive Services and Technology, Inc. (FAAST) announces for state fiscal year July 1, 2013 – June 30, 2014 that there will be four FAAST, Inc. Board of Directors meetings as well as FAAST Committee meetings to be noticed on www.faast.org/calendar to which all persons are invited. All FAAST Board of Directors meetings and Committee meetings will be posted prominently on the FAAST website's homepage (www.faast.org) well in advance of the meetings and also found at www.faast.org/calendar. FAAST Board of Directors business and Committee meeting business to be noticed as soon as available on the FAAST website calendar (www.faast.org/calendar) for the public's information starting July 1, 2013 - June 30, 2014. For more information on FAAST's programs and services go to the website listed above or contact FAAST directly. ; July 1, 2013 - June 30, 2014; Conference Call: 1(888) 670-3525, Participant Code: 5388317527 #
      • Conference Call: 1(888) 670-3525, Participant Code: 5388317527 #
• Water Management Districts
  • Southwest Florida Water Management District
    • The employment contract of the newly appointed Executive Director by the Chairman of the SWFWMD and its Executive Director.; September 11, 2013, 10:00 a.m.; Southwest Florida Water Management District, Sarasota Service Office, Governing Board Meeting Room, 6750 Fruitville Road, Sarasota, FL 34240-9711
      • Southwest Florida Water Management District, Sarasota Service Office, Governing Board Meeting Room, 6750 Fruitville Road, Sarasota, FL 34240-9711
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Board of Professional Engineers
    • General business of the corporation. This meeting may be accessed by conference call. If you would like to participate in the call, please contact Rebecca Sammons at 850.521.0500 ext. 114 at least 48 hours prior to the date of the meeting. Telephone Conference #: 888-392-4560 ; October 9, 2013 at 10am (EST) or soon thereafter; Hyatt Regency Orlando International Airport 9300 Jeff Fuqua Boulevard Orlando, FL 32827
      • Hyatt Regency Orlando International Airport 9300 Jeff Fuqua Boulevard Orlando, FL 32827
• Department of Transportation
  • Departmental
    • Financial Management No. 43219315201; Project Description: I-4 Ultimate Project. The purpose of the meeting is for the Project Selection Committee to meet and make decisions regarding the request of I-4 Development Partners LLC for FDOT’s approval of the removal and replacement of subcontractors or subconsultants identified in its Statement of Technical and Subcontracting Approach on the I-4 Ultimate Project. The public meeting will utilize telephonic communications for attendance of by or more members of the Project Selection Committee. Persons interested in attending the public meeting can attend in person at the District 5 Orlando Urban Office or by calling 888-670-3525 conference code 1383090556#.; Monday, September 9, 2013, 4:45 p.m.; District 5 Orlando Urban Office, 133 S Semoran Blvd., Orlando, FL 32807.
      • District 5 Orlando Urban Office, 133 S Semoran Blvd., Orlando, FL 32807.
• Department of Elder Affairs
  • Office of Public and Professional Guardians
    • Workshop to Revise By-laws; September 5, 2013 9:30 a.m. EST; Conference call 1-888-670-3525 Participant Code 7919129022#
      • Conference call 1-888-670-3525 Participant Code 7919129022#
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Board of Professional Engineers
    • general business of the board.; October 9, 2013 at 1pm (EST) or soon thereafter and October 10, 2013 at 8:30am (EST) or soon thereafter; Hyatt Regency Orlando International Airport 9300 Jeff Fuqua Boulevard Orlando, FL 32827
      • Hyatt Regency Orlando International Airport 9300 Jeff Fuqua Boulevard Orlando, FL 32827
• State Board of Administration
  • Departmental
    • Regularly scheduled meeting of the Participant Local Government Advisory Council. The PLGAC is a six-member advisory council, which reviews the administration of the Local Government Surplus Funds Trust Fund (aka Florida PRIME) and makes recommendations regarding such administration to the Trustees. The Council operates under s. 218.409 (10)(a) of the Florida Statutes.; Thursday, September 12, 2013, at 11:00 AM until conclusion of business.; Osceola County Government Center, First Floor Conference Room, Tax Collector’s Office, 2501 E. Irlo Bronson Memorial Highway, Kissimmee, Florida 34744. Attendees should check-in at the reception desk. On-site parking available.
      • Osceola County Government Center, First Floor Conference Room, Tax Collector’s Office, 2501 E. Irlo Bronson Memorial Highway, Kissimmee, Florida 34744. Attendees should check-in at the reception desk. On-site parking available.
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Board of Professional Engineers
    • Review applications for licensure and other general business of the committees.; at the conclusion of the FBPE Board Meeting on October 9, 2013; Hyatt Regency Orlando International Airport 9300 Jeff Fuqua Boulevard Orlando, FL 32827
      • Hyatt Regency Orlando International Airport 9300 Jeff Fuqua Boulevard Orlando, FL 32827
• Water Management Districts
  • St. Johns River Water Management District
    • Official presentation of the FY 2013-2014 tentative millage rate and tentative budget and opportunity to receive public comment prior to consideration and adoption by the Governing Board.; Tuesday, Sept. 10, 2013, 5:05 p.m.; District Headquarters, 4049 Reid Street (Hwy. 100 West), Palatka, FL 32177. One or more Governing Board members may attend and participate in the meeting via telephone or web conferencing technology. Public should attend in person at the District Headquarters.
      • District Headquarters, 4049 Reid Street (Hwy. 100 West), Palatka, FL 32177. One or more Governing Board members may attend and participate in the meeting via telephone or web conferencing technology. Public should attend in person at the District Headquarters.
• Department of Health
  • Board of Dentistry
    • To conduct general board business.; September 9, 2013 @ 6:00 pm or as soon thereafter as possible.; (888) 670-3525 when prompted, enter conference code 5805370981.
      • (888) 670-3525 when prompted, enter conference code 5805370981.
• Department of Financial Services
  • OIR – Insurance Regulation
    • To consider a Workers’ Compensation filing made by the National Council on Compensation Insurance, Inc., by which the Council requests an overall average increase in rate levels of 1.0% for the voluntary market for all new and renewal Workers’ Compensation Insurance policies written in the State of Florida, effective January 1, 2014.; October 1, 2013, 9:00 A.M. to conclusion.; Senate Office Building, Room 401 S. Monroe Street Tallahassee, Florida
      • Senate Office Building, Room 401 S. Monroe Street Tallahassee, Florida

6. Notices of Petitions and Dispositions Regarding Declaratory Stat

• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Construction Industry Licensing Board
    • Utility Service Company, Inc. on July 31, 2013.; The Petitioner seeks a declaratory statement from the Board with regard to clarification of the scope of work for the "Tower Specialty" license. Except for good cause shown, motions for leave to intervene must be filed within 21 days after publication of this notice.
    • Mark Hickinbotham, P.E. on August 15, 2013.; The Petitioner seeks interpretation of section 489.105(3)(a), Florida Statutes to clarify if a certified general contractor is licensed to perform the same scope of work as a PCC, and whether a certified general contractor can furnish and install chemical feed systems without a PCC, CMC or CFC license. Except for good cause shown, motions for leave to intervene must be filed within 21 days after publication of this notice.
• Department of Economic Opportunity
  • Division of Community Development
    • Tampa Bay Black Business Investment Corporation; The Department issued a declaratory statement applying section 288.7102, Florida Statutes, to the set of circumstances raised by TBBBIC in their petition and determined 1) TBBBIC is required to provide the Department with restated financial statements or any resulting clarification letters and addendums to its prior financial statements because they were incomplete upon prior submission; 2) TBBBIC must classify as restricted State funds all appropriated funds loaned by and repaid to them under the Black Business Loan Program; and 3) TBBBIC is entitled to a reasonable profit under the Black Business Loan Program as a component of the direct administrative costs, which are limited to the 12 percent authorized by section 288.7102(8)(c), Florida Statutes, and TBBBIC may not retain late fees, collection fees, and interest charges as its reasonable profit. The final order was filed on August 27, 2013 and assigned Final Order No. DEO-13-085.

7. Notice of Petitions and Dispositions Regarding the Validity of R

• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Drugs, Devices and Cosmetics
    • Infupharma, LLC vs. Department of Business and Professional Regulation, Drugs, Devices and Cosmetics; Case No.: 13-2559RX; Rule No.: 61N-1.024; Dismissed

8. Notices Regarding Bids, Proposals and Purchasing

• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • Healthy Start Community Coalition of Okaloosa-Walton Counties, Inc.
    • Other Agencies and Organizations, Healthy Start Community Coalition of Okaloosa-Walton Counties, Inc.

9. Miscellaneous

• Department of Health
  • Board of Pharmacy
    • Department of Health, Board of Pharmacy
    • Department of Health, Board of Pharmacy
    • Department of Health, Board of Pharmacy
• Agency for Health Care Administration
  • Certificate of Need
    • Agency for Health Care Administration, Certificate of Need
• Department of Health
  • Board of Nursing
    • Department of Health, Board of Nursing
    • Department of Health, Board of Nursing
    • Department of Health, Board of Nursing
    • Department of Health, Board of Nursing
• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • Florida Alliance for Assistive Services & Technologies
    • Other Agencies and Organizations, Florida Alliance for Assistive Services & Technologies