Vol. 44, No. 8 (01/11/2018)

1. Notices of Development of Proposed Rules and Negotiated Rulemaking

• Department of Health
  • Board of Pharmacy
    • The Board proposes the rule amendment for a comprehensive review and to review continuing education related to Validation of Prescriptions for Controlled Substances to add course content related to prescriptions for opioids.
    • The Board proposes the rule amendment to update the ratios of registered pharmacy technicians to pharmacists and to add language regarding determination of the appropriate pharmacist-technician supervision ratio.
    • The Board proposes the rule amendment to consider adding another vaccine to the list which may be administered by persons certified pursuant to Section 465.189, F.S.
• Department of Education
  • State Board of Education
    • To update the language of this rule to reflect changes arising from the passage of HB 7069 making the use of VAM optional in educator evaluations.
    • To update the criteria: implementation procedures; formatting and reporting requirements; and monitoring processes for the annual evaluation of instructional personnel and school administrators.
• Department of Health
  • Board of Clinical Laboratory Personnel
    • The Board proposes the rule amendment to delete a cited statute that does not apply to the referenced violation.

2. Notices of Changes, Corrections and Withdrawals

• Department of Health
  • Board of Athletic Training
    • Protocols; Scope of Practice
    • Disciplinary Guidelines
• Agency for Health Care Administration
  • Health Facility and Agency Licensing
    • Emergency Environmental Control for Nursing Homes

3. Petitions and Dispositions Regarding Rule Variance or Waiver

• Agency for Health Care Administration
  • Health Facility and Agency Licensing
    • Variance from Rule 59AER17-1 from Sun Terrace Health Care Center d/b/a Sun City Center Associates, Ltd. (LP). The Petition has been assigned Agency case number 2018000450. The Petition seeks a variance from Rule 59AER17-1 requesting a variance as ...
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Division of Hotels and Restaurants
    • an Emergency Variance for Subparagraph 61C-1.004(2)(a), Florida Administrative Code, Paragraph 61C-4.010(7), Florida Administrative Code, Paragraph 61C-4.010(6), Florida Administrative Code, and Section 6-402.11, 2009 FDA Food Code from The Nina ...
    • a Routine Variance for Subparagraph 61C-1.004(1)(a), Florida Administrative Code and Paragraph 5-202.11(A), 2009 FDA Food Code from Leon Prada Investment Corp. located in Orlando. The above referenced F.A.C. addresses the requirement that each ...
• Florida Housing Finance Corporation
  • Departmental
    • waiver of Rule 67-48.0072(4)(c) and 67-48.0072(27) from Delmar Terrace South, LLC, requesting an extension of the SAIL loan closing deadline to April 28, 2018.
• Water Management Districts
  • Southwest Florida Water Management District
    • On January 10, 2018, the Southwest Florida Water Management District has issued an order granting a variance. Petitioner's Name: Trust No. 10481 IPDE – File Tracking No. 18-4269 Date Petition Filed: October 12, 2017 Rule No.: 40D-22.201, F.A.C....

4. Notices of Meetings, Workshops and Public Hearings

• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • Florida Workers' Compensation Joint Underwriting Association, Inc
    • Agenda topics include collections service provider engagement; 2018 Business Plan & Forecast, disaster recovery matters and report on operations.; February 7, 2018, beginning at 10:00 a.m. (ET); Contact Kathy Coyne at 941-378-7408 to participate.
      • Hearing Meeting: Contact Kathy Coyne at 941-378-7408 to participate.
    • Agenda topics may include legal, legislative & regulatory matters; 2017 reserves; actuarial services engagement; Operations Manual; and review of rates, rating plans & policy forms and associated matters to include application forms; February 8, ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Contact Kathy Coyne at 941-378-7408 to participate.
    • Agenda topics include investment marketplace update; portfolio compliance review; and investment policy & guidelines review.; February 13, 2018 beginning at 10:00 a.m. (ET); Contact Kathy Coyne at (941) 378-7408 to participate.
      • Hearing Meeting: Contact Kathy Coyne at (941) 378-7408 to participate.
  • Infinite Source Communications Group, LLC
    • The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT), District Four will be conducting a Public Workshop regarding the Lighting Project along SR A1A/NE Ocean Boulevard from 300 feet east of Lyons Bridge to 300 feet north of SR 732/Jensen Beach Boulevard ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Courtyard Marriott Hutchinson Island, Oceanfront Meeting Room, 10978 S Ocean Drive, Jensen Beach, FL 34957. In the event that the Public Workshop cannot be held on Thursday, January 18, 2018 due to severe weather or unforeseen conditions, it will be held at a later date. time and place.
• Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
  • Division of Agricultural Environmental Services
    • The workgroup of the Council will discuss Rule 5E-14.151 F.A.C. as it relates to the exemption of Bee Removal from pest control.; Friday, February 2, 2018, 9:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.; Division of Plant Industry, 1911 SW 34th St, Gainesville, FL 32608, (...
      • Hearing Meeting: Division of Plant Industry, 1911 SW 34th St, Gainesville, FL 32608, (888) 397-1517
• Department of Management Services
  • Division of Purchasing
    • The Florida Advisory Council on Small and Minority Business Development provides insight and expertise to the state regarding small and minority business development. Council members research the role of small and minority businesses in the state's ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Conference Call: 1-888-670-3525, code available on the FACSMBD website at ww.dms.myflorida.com/facsmbd
• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • Senior Connection Center, Inc.
    • The Board of Directors Finance Committe will meet on the following dates in 2018: February 6, March 6, May 1, September 11, October 2 and November 6; February 6, 2018, March 6, 2018, May 1, 2018, September 11, 2018, October 2, 2018, November 6, 2018 ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Senior Connection Center 8928 Brittany Way Tampa, FL 33619
• Department of Management Services
  • Commission on Human Relations
    • The purpose of the meeting is for the Commission to vote on the disposition of cases pending before it for decision.; Thursday, February 8, 2018, at 10:00 a.m. ET.; Call 888-670-3525, and when prompted enter pass code 1760507820, followed by the # ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Call 888-670-3525, and when prompted enter pass code 1760507820, followed by the # key.
• Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission
  • Freshwater Fish and Wildlife
    • The Commission is considering amendments to the captive wildlife regulations regarding elephant rides. The meeting is to provide the public an opportunity to provide feedback on current elephant ride regulations. The main topics for discussion ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Hampton Inn & Suites Lakeland South- Polk Parkway 3630 Lakeland Village Blvd, Lakeland, FL 33803
• Department of Environmental Protection
  • Departmental
    • This is a technical meeting to discuss the development process and approach for the Gemini Springs and DeLeon Spring Basin Management Action Plans (BMAPs). Everyone is welcome to attend. Topics of discussion will include a review of the BMAP process,...
      • Hearing Meeting: County Council Chambers, Room 204, Thomas C. Kelly Administration Center, 123 West Indiana Avenue DeLand, Florida 32720
• Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission
  • Freshwater Fish and Wildlife
    • The Commission is considering amendments to the captive wildlife regulations regarding game farms and hunt preserves. The meeting is to provide the public an opportunity to provide feedback on current game farm and hunt preserve regulations. The ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Hampton Inn & Suites Lakeland South- Polk Parkway 3630 Lakeland Village Blvd, Lakeland, FL 33803
    • The Commission is considering amendments to the captive wildlife regulations regarding game farms and hunt preserves. The meeting is to provide the public an opportunity to provide feedback on current game farm and hunt preserve regulations. The ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission Bryant Building 620 South Meridian Street, Tallahassee FL 32399

5. Notices of Petitions and Dispositions Regarding Declaratory Stat

• Department of Financial Services
  • Finance
    • RealPage Payments Services, LLC.; On December 1, 2017, the Florida Office of Financial Regulation (Consumer Finance) received a Petition for declaratory statement from RealPage Payments Services, LLC. The petition sought a declaratory statement ...
    • Push Technologies Inc,; On December 6, 2017, the Florida Office of Financial Regulation (Consumer Finance) received a Petition for declaratory statement from Push Technologies Inc. The petition sought a declaratory statement from the Office on ...

6. Miscellaneous

• Department of Environmental Protection
  • Departmental
    • Department of Environmental Protection, Departmental
• Department of Health
  • Board of Nursing
    • Department of Health, Board of Nursing
    • Department of Health, Board of Nursing
  • Board of Medicine
    • Department of Health, Board of Medicine
  • Board of Nursing
    • Department of Health, Board of Nursing
  • Board of Pharmacy
    • Department of Health, Board of Pharmacy
  • Board of Medicine
    • Department of Health, Board of Medicine
  • Board of Nursing
    • Department of Health, Board of Nursing
    • Department of Health, Board of Nursing
  • Board of Pharmacy
    • Department of Health, Board of Pharmacy
  • Board of Medicine
    • Department of Health, Board of Medicine
    • Department of Health, Board of Medicine
• Department of State
  • Departmental
    • Department of State, Departmental