Vol. 42, No. 7 (01/12/2016)

1. Notices of Development of Proposed Rules and Negotiated Rulemaking

• Department of Education
  • State Board of Education
    • The purpose of this rule development is to implement changes to the high school equivalency diploma program. The changes include amending the language on entities that are eligible to be testing centers and amending the requirements to earn a high ...
• Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission
  • Freshwater Fish and Wildlife
    • The purpose and effect of the proposed rules is to establish or revise rule provisions, during calendar year 2016, associated with species classified as Candidate Species, Endangered Species, Threatened Species, Species of Special Concern, and ...
    • The purpose and effect of this rule development effort is to establish or revise rule provisions, during calendar year 2016, associated with wildlife management area permits, recreational use permits and related fees on Wildlife Management Areas; ...
    • The purpose and effect of the proposed rule is to establish a rule provision, during calendar year 2016, associated with birds.
    • The purpose and effect of this rule development effort is to establish or revise rule provisions, during calendar year 2016, associated with methods of take and open season for amphibians.

2. Proposed Rules

• Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission
  • Marine Fisheries
    • The purpose of this rule development is to establish additional management measures to address dwarf seahorse population concerns. These rules will modify recreational and commercial bag limits, establish an annual commercial quota, and establish ...
      • Due of Comment: 2/2/2016

3. Notices of Changes, Corrections and Withdrawals

• Department of Legal Affairs
  • Division of Victim Services and Criminal Justice Programs
    • Victim Compensation Claims, Property Claims, Domestic Violence Relocation Assistance, Sexual Battery Relocation Assistance, Human Trafficking Relocation Assistance
• State Board of Administration
  • Florida Prepaid College Board
    • Florida ABLE, INC.; Requirements; Use of Board Property

4. Petitions and Dispositions Regarding Rule Variance or Waiver

• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Division of Hotels and Restaurants
    • On December 07, 2015 the Division of Hotels and Restaurants received a Petition for a Routine Variance for Subparagraph 61C-1.004(1)(a), Florida Administrative Code, Section 5-203.13, 2009 FDA Food Code, Paragraph 4-301.12(A), 2009 FDA Food Code, ...
    • On December 11, 2015 the Division of Hotels and Restaurants received a Petition for a Routine Variance for Subparagraph 3-305.11(A)(2), 2009 FDA Food Code, Section 3-305.14, 2009 FDA Food Code, Section 6-202.15, 2009 FDA Food Code, Section 6-202.16, ...
    • On December 15, 2015 the Division of Hotels and Restaurants received a Petition for a Routine Variance for Subparagraph 61C-1.004(1)(a), Florida Administrative Code and Paragraph 5-202.11(A), 2009 FDA Food Code from Rhokkohs Frozen Yogurt located in ...
    • On December 22, 2015 the Division of Hotels and Restaurants received a Petition for 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), ...
• Agency for Health Care Administration
  • Medicaid
    • On November 18, 2015, the Agency issued a Final Order Temporarily Granting Petition for Emergency Variance from or Waiver of Fla. Admin. Code R. 59G-13.070. The Agency’s order was filed in response to a Petition for Emergency Variance or Waiver of ...
• Department of Health
  • Board of Medicine
    • waiver or variance filed by Allison Miner, from Rule 64B8-42.002., F.A.C., with regard to the requirement for supervised practice. Comments on this petition should be filed with the Board of Medicine, 4052 Bald Cypress Way, Bin #C03, Tallahassee, ...
• Agency for Health Care Administration
  • Medicaid
    • Variance from or Waiver of Rule 59G-13.070 (“Petition”) on behalf of the Petitioner, A.G. Rule 59G-13.070 of the Florida Administrative Code (“Rule”), which applies to all providers of Developmental Disabilities Individual Budgeting Waiver services ...

5. Notices of Meetings, Workshops and Public Hearings

• Department of Environmental Protection
  • Departmental
    • The Our Florida Reefs Community Working Group members will hold two identical meetings to present draft Recommended Management Actions intended to improve management of southeast Florida coral reefs through balanced resource use and protection, and ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Holiday Park Social Center (same complex as War Memorial Auditorium), 1150 G. Harold Martin Dr., Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33304
    • The Our Florida Reefs Community Working Group members will hold two identical meetings to present draft Recommended Management Actions intended to improve management of southeast Florida coral reefs through balanced resource use and protection, and ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Neuman Alumni Center (University of Miami Coral Gables Campus), 6200 San Amaro Dr., Coral Gables, FL 33146
    • The "Our Florida Reefs" Community Working Group members will hold two identical meetings to present draft Recommended Management Actions intended to improve management of southeast Florida coral reefs through balanced resource use and protection, ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Cal Kovens Conference Center (Florida International University Biscayne Bay Campus), 3000 NW 151st St., North Miami, FL 33181
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Barbers' Board
    • General board business.; Sunday, April 17, 2016, 9:00 a.m.; Embassy Suites, 10220 palm River Road, Tampa, Florida 33619, (813) 653-1905.
      • Hearing Meeting: Embassy Suites, 10220 palm River Road, Tampa, Florida 33619, (813) 653-1905.
• Executive Office of the Governor
  • Departmental
    • Advisory Council members will meet to conduct regular business of the Florida Faith-Based and Community-Based Advisory Council.; January 26, 2016, 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.; The Capitol, Governor's Cabinet Meeting Room, Lower Level, 400 S. Monroe Street,...
      • Hearing Meeting: The Capitol, Governor's Cabinet Meeting Room, Lower Level, 400 S. Monroe Street, Tallahassee FL 32399
• Department of Children and Families
  • Refugee Services
    • The purpose of the Tampa Bay Area Refugee Task Force meeting is to increase awareness of the refugee populations, share best practices, spot trends in refugee populations, build collaborations between agencies, help create good communication among ...
      • Hearing Meeting: SunCoast Hospice 5771 Roosevelt Boulevard Rooms A & B, Gathering Place, Bldg. 1 Clearwater, FL 33760
• Department of Health
  • Departmental
    • Institutional Review Board Conference Call; January 13, 2016 9am-10:30am; Conference Call
      • Hearing Meeting: Conference Call
• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • Sunshine State One Call of Florida
    • New Director Orientation Meeting Tuesday, January 26, 2016 1:30 pm to 4:00 pm Purpose: To acquaint the recently elected directors with the Bylaws and Policies of Sunshine 811. ; Tuesday, January 26, 2016 1:30 pm to 4:00 pm ; This meeting ...
      • Hearing Meeting: This meeting will be held by teleconference. To participate, call 1-888-670-3525 and enter Participant passcode: 8567463178 then #
  • Center for Independent Living in Central Florida, Inc.
    • Preparation of agenda for January Board Meeting; January 19, 2016; 9:00 a.m.; 720 North Denning Drive, Winter Park, FL
      • Hearing Meeting: 720 North Denning Drive, Winter Park, FL
  • American Consulting Professionals - Deborah Turner
    • You are invited to attend and participate in the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT), District Seven public hearing for a Project Development and Environment (PD&E) study for proposed improvements to US 41 in Hillsborough County, Florida. ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Gardenville Recreation Center 6219 Symmes Road Gibsonton, Florida 33534
  • Infinite Source Communications Group, LLC
    • The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) District Six will hold a public meeting for a roadway project along State Road (SR) 986/SW 72 Street/Sunset Drive from SW 87 Court to SW 84 Place, in Miami-Dade County, to discuss the project’s scope ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Winn Dixie Supermarket 8710 SW 72 St, Miami, FL 33173
  • Florida Sports Foundation
    • To review and recommend funding for grants received by the January 10, 2016 grant deadline.; Tuesday, February 2, 2016, 10:00 AM; Conference Call Number: 1-888-670-3525 Participant Code: 6565780871, then #
      • Hearing Meeting: Conference Call Number: 1-888-670-3525 Participant Code: 6565780871, then #
  • Florida Developmental Disabilities Council
    • To discuss the general business of the FDDC Council Committees and Full Council.; January 20, 2016, 7pm to 9pm-Committee/Council Mtg. Briefing January 21, 2016-Committee Meetings 8 am to 4 pm (go to www.fddc.org for specific Committee meetings ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Florida Hotel & Conference Center 1500 Sand Lake Road Orlando, FL 32809
  • Departmental
    • FHMOCAP Board of Directors Meeting.; Friday, January 22, 2016 at 3:00 p.m. EST; Conference call in 877-434-2293 passcode 8504251634
      • Hearing Meeting: Conference call in 877-434-2293 passcode 8504251634
• Department of Health
  • Board of Osteopathic Medicine
    • To review those cases on which a determination of existence of probable cause has already been made.; January 29, 2015, at approximately 3:00 p.m., EST; Meet Me Number (888) 670-3525; Participant Passcode: 4625909332
      • Hearing Meeting: Meet Me Number (888) 670-3525; Participant Passcode: 4625909332
  • Departmental
    • Inform and solicit feedback from state recognized healthcare coalition representatives for activities, strategies and data related to Budget Period 4, FY 15-16 supporting the continued development of coalitions.; January 21-22, 2016, 8:00 a.m.; ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Brevard County Health Department, Vierra
  • Board of Osteopathic Medicine
    • To review those cases on which a determination of existence of probable cause has already been made.; April 15, 2016, at approximately 3:00 p.m., EST; Meet Me Number (888) 670-3525; Participant Passcode: 4625909332
      • Hearing Meeting: Meet Me Number (888) 670-3525; Participant Passcode: 4625909332
• Florida Housing Finance Corporation
  • Departmental
    • This Review Committee meeting will be to discuss the responses received from qualified Respondents in response to RFP 2016-01 for Website Design, Development and Hosting Services, answer any questions the Review Committee may have regarding the ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Rick Seltzer Conference Room, Florida Housing Finance Corporation, 227 North Bronough Street, Suite 5000, Tallahassee, Florida, 32301-1329
• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • Florida Association of Centers for Independent Living
    • FACIL announces a meeting of the James Patrick Memorial Work Incentives Personal Attendant Services (JP-PAS) Program, at which two or more JP-PAS members may be in attendance. All interested persons are invited to attend (call-in number above). The ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Via teleconference 1 (888) 853-9372; participant code 148868
• Florida Housing Finance Corporation
  • Departmental
    • This RFA is open to Non-Profit Applicants who commit to provide a minimum of 80 percent of the units in the proposed Development set-aside for Persons with a Disabling Condition. The Corporation expects to have an estimated $2,185,789 of ...
      • Hearing Meeting: 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 # 130 307 06.
• Executive Office of the Governor
  • Departmental
    • General business; February 23, 2016, 9:00 a.m. until all business is complete; 1(888)670-3525, pass code: 3360784946#
      • Hearing Meeting: 1(888)670-3525, pass code: 3360784946#
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Board of Architecture and Interior Design
    • A Civil Design Group 2015-015032 Richard Matassa 2015-018237 AEC Consultants, Inc. 2015-013437 Henry Lamb Astech Engineering Services Incorporated 2015-017620 Earl Henry Lisa Berardo 2015-013547 Collective ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Crowne Plaza Orlando Universal, 7800 Universal Boulevard Orlando, FL 32819
• Agency for Health Care Administration
  • Departmental
    • This is a meeting of the Commission on Healthcare and Hospital Funding. The Commission was created by the Governor’s Executive Order Number 15-99, to investigate and advise on the role of taxpayer funding for hospitals, insurers, and health care ...
      • Hearing Meeting: The Florida State Capitol, Florida Cabinet Meeting Room. 400 S Monroe, Street, Tallahassee, FL 32399. Any person interested in watching the live stream of the meeting, please go to the Florida Channel’s website at http://thefloridachannel.org/. If you have any difficulty accessing the live stream, please call the Florida Center’s main number at (850) 412-3730.
• Department of Law Enforcement
  • Departmental
    • The CJJIS Council Data Committee will discuss ideas for standards development for the sub-committees' respective topics.; January 15, 2016, 9:00 a.m.; Conference Call
      • Hearing Meeting: Conference Call
    • Various topics related to the criminal justice community. Topics include, but not limited to, the Council’s Strategic Plan, discussion of the computerized criminal history initiative, biometric identification, and other projects and initiatives ...
      • Hearing Meeting: StayBridge Suites, 1600 Summit Lake Dr., Tallahassee, FL 32317
• Florida Commission on Offender Review
  • Departmental
    • Rules Workshop; Wednesday, January 20, 2016, from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm; Commission Clerk's Conference Room, 4070 Esplanade Way, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-2450
      • Hearing Meeting: Commission Clerk's Conference Room, 4070 Esplanade Way, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-2450
• Department of Environmental Protection
  • Departmental
    • The Department’s Division of Environmental Assessment and Restoration (DEAR) is holding public meetings in several locations throughout the state to present the draft assessment lists for the Group 3 basins, developed pursuant to chapter 62-303, ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Southwest Florida Water Management District Sarasota Service Office, 6750 Fruitville Road Sarasota, Florida DATE AND TIME: January 21, 2016, 9:00 a.m. (for Upper St. Johns Basin) PLACE: St. Johns River Water Management District Palm Bay Service Center, 525 Community College Parkway, S.E. Palm Bay, Florida DATE AND TIME: January 27, 2016, 9:00 a.m. (for Lake Worth Lagoon – Palm Beach Coast Basin) PLACE: Intracoastal Park Clubhouse, 2240 North Federal Highway, Boynton Beach, Florida DATE AND TIME: January 28, 2016, 9:00 a.m. (for Caloosahatchee River Basin) PLACE: South Florida Water Management District Lower West Coast Service Center, Main Conference Room, 2301 McGregor Boulevard, Fort Myers, Florida DATE AND TIME: February 4, 2016, 1:00 p.m. (CST) (for Choctawhatchee – St. Andrew Basin) PLACE: Bay County Public Library, 898 W. 11th St., Panama City, Florida
• Regional Planning Councils
  • Treasure Coast Regional Planning Council
    • To conduct a meeting of the Councils' Local Emergency Planning Committee.; February 18, 2016 at 10:00 a.m.; City of Stuart Fire Rescue, 800 SE Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard, Stuart, FL 34994
      • Hearing Meeting: City of Stuart Fire Rescue, 800 SE Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard, Stuart, FL 34994
• Agency for Health Care Administration
  • Medicaid
    • Proposed Amendment to Florida’s 1115 Managed Medical Assistance (MMA) Waiver SUMMARY DESCRIPTION OF PROPOSED AMENDMENT: The State is seeking federal authority to amend Florida’s 1115 MMA Waiver (Project Number 11-W-00206/4) to amend the language ...
      • Hearing Meeting: January 19, 2016, 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.: Agency for Health Care Administration, 2727 Mahan Drive, Building 3, Conference Room A, Tallahassee, FL 32308; to participate by phone: 1-888-670-3525, participant passcode: 371 527 4100#. January 21, 2016, 1:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.: The Agency for Health Care Administration, 6800 North Dale Mabry Highway, Suite 220, Main Training Room, Tampa, FL 33614. To participate by phone, please call 1-877-299-4502 and enter the participant passcode: 639 773 84#.
• Department of Children and Families
  • Family Safety and Preservation Program
    • The purpose of the meeting is for the Independent Living Services Advisory Council to conduct general Council business and continue their efforts of reviewing the implementation and operation of the Road-to-Independence Program.; Friday, January 15, ...
      • Hearing Meeting: 4001 Pelee St., Orlando, FL, 32817. Hope Room. Conference Call Number: 1-888-670-3525 Participant Code: 671 5356 658#
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Florida Building Commission
    • To consider and discuss the following items for the Commission: Product Approval and Entities Statistical Report; Report on conditional approval from the December 2015 Meeting; Review of product approval and entity applications; Review and consider ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Meeting to be conducted using communications media technology, specifically teleconference and webinar: You must access both the teleconference number for audio only and the webinar for visual only. To join the online meeting (Now from mobile devices!) GoToMeeting® Online Meetings Made Easy® is a newly contracted vendor. Please note the access is different than previous meetings. Product Approval January 27, 2016 @ 10:00 A.M 1. Please join my meeting. https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/545051013 2. Join the conference call: United States (toll-free): 1 877 309 2070 Access Code: 545-051-013 Audio PIN: Shown after joining the meeting Meeting ID: 545-051-013 Public point of access: Florida Building Commission, Department of Business and Professional Regulation, Northwood Centre, Suite 90A, 1940 North Monroe Street, Tallahassee, Florida.
    • To consider and discuss the following items for the Commission: Product Approval and Entities Statistical Report; Report on conditional approval from the December 2015 Meeting; Review of product approval and entity applications; Review and consider ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Meeting to be conducted using communications media technology, specifically teleconference and webinar: You must access both the teleconference number for audio only and the webinar for visual only. To join the online meeting (Now from mobile devices!) GoToMeeting® Online Meetings Made Easy® is a newly contracted vendor. Please note the access is different than previous meetings. Product Approval January 28, 2016 @ 10:00 A.M 1. Please join my meeting. https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/545051013 2. Join the conference call: United States (toll-free): 1 877 309 2070 Access Code: 545-051-013 Audio PIN: Shown after joining the meeting Meeting ID: 545-051-013 Public point of access: Florida Building Commission, Department of Business and Professional Regulation, Northwood Centre, Suite 90A, 1940 North Monroe Street, Tallahassee, Florida.
    • To consider and discuss the following request for Declaratory Statement; DS2015-150 by Rolando Soto, chief Code Compliance Officer, Mechanical, of Broward County Board of Rules and Appeals and other business on behalf of the Commission as stated on ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Meeting to be conducted using communications media technology: specifically teleconference and webinar. You must access both the teleconference number for audio only and the webinar for visual only. Mechanical / Structural TACs Concurrently 1. Please join my meeting, January 28, 2016 at 1:30 PM Eastern Daylight Time. https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/736348877 2. To call in using your telephone in the United States (toll-free): 1 877 309 2073. Access Code: 736-348-877 Audio PIN: Shown after joining the meeting Meeting ID: 736-348-877 Public point of access: Department of Business and Professional Regulation, Northwood Centre, Florida Building Commission, Suite 90A, 1940 North Monroe Street, Tallahassee, Florida.
    • To consider and discuss the following request for Declaratory Statement; DS2015-150 by Rolando Soto, chief Code Compliance Officer, Mechanical, of Broward County Board of Rules and Appeals and other business on behalf of the Commission as stated on ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Meeting to be conducted using communications media technology: specifically teleconference and webinar. You must access both the teleconference number for audio only and the webinar for visual only. Mechanical / Structural TACs Concurrently 1. Please join my meeting, January 28, 2016 at 1:30 PM Eastern Daylight Time. https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/736348877 2. To call in using your telephone in the United States (toll-free): 1 877 309 2073. Access Code: 736-348-877 Audio PIN: Shown after joining the meeting Meeting ID: 736-348-877 Public point of access: Department of Business and Professional Regulation, Northwood Centre, Florida Building Commission, Suite 90A, 1940 North Monroe Street, Tallahassee, Florida.

6. Notices Regarding Bids, Proposals and Purchasing

• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • Gainesville-Alachua County Regional Airport Authority
    • Other Agencies and Organizations, Gainesville-Alachua County Regional Airport Authority
  • City of Miami Beach Procurement Department
    • Other Agencies and Organizations, City of Miami Beach Procurement Department
• Department of Environmental Protection
  • Departmental
    • Department of Environmental Protection, Departmental

7. Miscellaneous

• Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles
  • Division of Motor Vehicles
    • Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles, Division of Motor Vehicles
    • Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles, Division of Motor Vehicles
    • Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles, Division of Motor Vehicles
    • Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles, Division of Motor Vehicles
    • Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles, Division of Motor Vehicles
    • Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles, Division of Motor Vehicles
    • Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles, Division of Motor Vehicles
• Department of Economic Opportunity
  • Division of Community Development
    • Department of Economic Opportunity, Division of Community Development