Vol. 42, No. 9 (01/14/2016)

1. Notices of Development of Proposed Rules and Negotiated Rulemaking

• Agency for Health Care Administration
  • Medicaid
    • The purpose of the amendment to Rule 59G-1.045 is to update forms incorporated by reference within the rule, and to incorporate by reference additional forms specified throughout Florida Medicaid rules.
• Department of Health
  • Division of Environmental Health
    • Revise Rule 64E-3.009, Florida Administrative Code (F.A.C.), to bring it into compliance with new national standards from the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) for radiologic technology continuing education courses and update ...

2. Proposed Rules

• Department of Education
  • State Board of Education
    • The purpose of this amendment is to update the Free Application for Federal Student Aid incorporated by reference. The effect will be a rule which is consistent with governing law.
      • Due of Comment: 2/4/2016
    • The purpose of this amendment is to 1) remove duplicative requirements for school districts to report school bus accidents to the Florida Department of Education (FDOE); 2) remove the requirement for school districts to maintain a list of licensed ...
      • Due of Comment: 2/4/2016
    • The purpose and effect of this amendment is to align the rule with Section 1008.25, Florida Statutes based on revisions from the 2015 Legislative Session.
      • Due of Comment: 2/4/2016

3. Notices of Changes, Corrections and Withdrawals

• Agency for State Technology
  • Departmental
    • General, Identify, Protect, Detect, Respond

4. Petitions and Dispositions Regarding Rule Variance or Waiver

• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Construction Industry Licensing Board
    • variance or waiver, filed by Harold E. Walker. The Petitioner seeks a variance or waiver of the rule stating that examination scores more than four years old are not valid when applying for a licence as a Certified General Contractor. Comments on ...
  • Florida Real Estate Commission
    • that the petition filed by New Home Co-Broker Academy, on November 18, 2015, seeking a variance or waiver, has been withdrawn by written request filed on December 8, 2015. The Petitioner was seeking a revision to the exam requirements for distant ...
• Department of Health
  • Board of Physical Therapy Practice
    • a variance or waiver of Rule 64B17-3.003, F.A.C., filed by Nicanor Cotiangco, which requires a foreign educated applicant attempting to demonstrate minimum qualifications to submit a certified copy of the credentialing evaluation used by the ...

5. Notices of Meetings, Workshops and Public Hearings

• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Board of Cosmetology
    • General board business.; April 18-19, 2015, 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.
• Department of Children and Families
  • Departmental
    • Ongoing Charlotte County Alliance business.; Calendar year 2016 at 9:00 a.m. January 21; April 21; July 21; October 20; Charlotte County United Way 17831 Murdock Circle, Suite A, Port Charlotte, FL
      • Hearing Meeting: Charlotte County United Way 17831 Murdock Circle, Suite A, Port Charlotte, FL
• Water Management Districts
  • South Florida Water Management District
    • The South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD) is currently conducting a study known as the Western Basins Water Resources Evaluation (Phase 1). This is a technical workshop to review and discuss a draft set of water quality improvement ...
      • Hearing Meeting: SFWMD Clewiston Field Station, 2425 Hookers Point Road (SR 832), Clewiston, FL, 33440
• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • Region XII Training Council
    • The agenda will include but is not limited to F.D.L.E./C.J.S.T.C. updates: Palm Beach State College/Criminal Justice Institute Assessment Center Updates, Region XII budget approval and any other business.; Thursday, February 25, 2016 at 8:45am; ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Clayton Hutchinson Agricultural Center Exhibit Hall "A" 559 Military Trail West Palm Beach, Fl
• Executive Office of the Governor
  • Departmental
    • The State Board of Administration will take action on matters duly presented on its agenda, which may include such matters as Executive Director’s reports; approval of fiscal sufficiency of state bond issues; approval of sale of local bonds at an ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Florida State Fair Grounds, Bob Thomas Equestrian Center, 4800 U.S. Highway 301 North, Tampa, FL 33610
• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • Council of Community College Presidents
    • Issues pertaining to the Florida College System; January 21, 2016 8:30 am; TCC Capitol Center 300 West Pensacola Street Tallahassee, Florida 32301
      • Hearing Meeting: TCC Capitol Center 300 West Pensacola Street Tallahassee, Florida 32301
    • Issues pertaining to the Florida College System ; January 20, 2016 6:00 PM; Andrews 228 228 S Adams St Tallahassee, FL 32301
      • Hearing Meeting: Andrews 228 228 S Adams St Tallahassee, FL 32301
  • Florida is for Veterans Inc.
    • General Board Matters, approval for the FL VETS Entrepreneurship Program Curriculum, Phase II of the Unite US Statement of Work, Veterans Florida's GAP Report, and Veterans Florida's 2014 Form 990.; January 20, 2016, 1:00 p.m. Eastern; 930 ...
      • Hearing Meeting: 930 Thomasville Rd. Suite 100 Tallahassee, FL 32303
• Agency for Health Care Administration
  • Departmental
    • Discuss health information technology with industry leaders, subject matter experts, and Agency for Health Care Administration representatives through panel discussions.; February 4, 2016 from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m; Florida International University (...
      • Hearing Meeting: Florida International University (FIU) Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine 11200 SW 8th Street Miami, FL 33199
• Water Management Districts
  • St. Johns River Water Management District
    • The CFWI Steering Committee is a collaborative effort among government agencies formed to address water resource issues in the area known as the Central Florida Coordination Area. The CFWI Steering Committee will consider matters appearing on the ...
      • Hearing Meeting: TOHO Water Authority, 951 Martin Luther King Blvd., Kissimmee, FL 34741.
• Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission
  • Marine Fisheries
    • The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is holding a series of public workshops to gather public input and develop a better understanding of the public’s view on management of mutton snapper. Staff will provide a brief presentation ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Hilton Garden Inn, 180 SW 18th Avenue, Dania Beach/Ft. Lauderdale FL, Florida 33004 DATE AND TIME: February 2, 2016 from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. EDST PLACE: Hawks Cay, 61 Hawks Cay Blvd, Duck Key, FL 33050 DATE AND TIME: February 3, 2016 from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. EDST PLACE: Key West Marriott Beachside Hotel, 3841 North Roosevelt Boulevard, Key West, FL 33040 DATE AND TIME: February 4, 2016 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. EDST PLACE: Murray Nelson Government Center , 102050 Overseas Highway, Key Largo, FL 33037 DATE AND TIME: February 15, 2016 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. EDST PLACE: Fish and Wildlife Research Institute, 3rd Floor Conference Room, 100 8th Avenue SE, St. Petersburg, FL 33201 DATE AND TIME: February 16, 2016 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. EDST PLACE: Golden Gate Community Center, 4701 Golden Gate Pkwy, Naples, FL 34116 DATE AND TIME: February 17, 2016 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. EDST PLACE: City of Stuart, Commission Chambers, 121 SW Flagler Avenue, Stuart, FL 34994 DATE AND TIME: February 24, 2016 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. EDST PLACE: The public may access this workshop via voice-only phone line. Please RSVP to the Division of Marine Fisheries Management at 850-487-0554 to obtain instructions to join the meeting via the voice-only line.
• Water Management Districts
  • St. Johns River Water Management District
    • This is a meeting of the Advisory Committee described above. The purpose of the meeting is to conduct administrative and procedural matters related to the committee and have discussion on: the NFSEG Groundwater Model Development, the SAC procedures ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Florida Gateway College, Wilson S. Rivers Library and Media Center, 149 SE College Place, Building 200, Room 102, Lake City, FL 32025.
• Department of Transportation
  • Departmental
    • Update of the Strategic Intermodal System (SIS) Policy Plan; Tuesday, January 19, at 3:00 p.m. (EST); Computer WEBINAR Register now! https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/7547522074439931137
      • Hearing Meeting: Computer WEBINAR Register now! https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/7547522074439931137
• Department of Law Enforcement
  • Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission
    • Discussion of Region XIV Reports and other Region XIV business matters.; January 20, 2016, 10:00 a.m.; Miami Dade College, North Campus, Room 9118
      • Hearing Meeting: Miami Dade College, North Campus, Room 9118
• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • Disability Rights Florida
    • Disability Rights Florida, Florida's Protection & Advocacy System Quarterly Meeting of the Board of Directors; Thursday, February 18th, 9 a.m.; Hilton Garden Inn, 3333 Thomasville Road, Tallahassee, Fl 32308 tel. 850-385-3553
      • Hearing Meeting: Hilton Garden Inn, 3333 Thomasville Road, Tallahassee, Fl 32308 tel. 850-385-3553
• Water Management Districts
  • Southwest Florida Water Management District
    • Cooperative Funding Public Meeting: Governing Board members will discuss, evaluate and prioritize fiscal year 2017 requests for project funding in the northern counties of SWFWMD. All or part of this meeting may be conducted by means of ...
      • Hearing Meeting: SWFWMD Headquarters, 2379 Broad Street, Brooksville, FL 34604
• Executive Office of the Governor
  • Departmental
    • Update on current class, alumni involvement, recruitment for Class XII, upcoming DC Trip and Panhandle Economic Development Tour, recruitment video; January 22, 2016, 3:00pm; Conference Call
      • Hearing Meeting: Conference Call
• Water Management Districts
  • Southwest Florida Water Management District
    • Cooperative Funding Public Meeting: Governing Board members will discuss, evaluate and prioritize fiscal year 2017 requests for project funding in Polk, Highlands and Hardee counties of the SWFWMD. All or part of this meeting may be conducted by ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Bartow City Hall, 450 N. Wilson Ave., Bartow, FL 33830
• Public Service Commission
  • Departmental
    • To take final action in Docket No. 150251-GU.; Tuesday, February 2, 2016. The Commission Conference begins at 9:30 a.m., although the time at which this item will be heard cannot be determined at this time.; Florida Public Service Commission Hearing ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Florida Public Service Commission Hearing Room 148, Betty Easley Conference Center, 4075 Esplanade Way, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0850.
• Department of Transportation
  • Departmental
    • This webinar will provide information on the I-75 Relief Study and the I-75 Relief Task Force. The purpose of the Task Force is to provide consensus recommendations for maximizing existing and developing new high-capacity transportation corridors to ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Online Webinar at https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/870012036497761794 (Pre-registration is required)

6. Notices of Petitions and Dispositions Regarding Declaratory Stat

• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Construction Industry Licensing Board
    • 17032150
• Department of Financial Services
  • Finance
    • Lewis R. Cohen, Esq, Cohen Nicoleau, Attorneys at Law.; The petition seeks a declaratory statement from the Office on whether Petitioner's proposed business activities (of forming an LLC for the purpose of making commercial loans to business ...

7. Miscellaneous

• Department of Health
  • Departmental
    • Department of Health, Departmental
    • Department of Health, Departmental
  • 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
• Department of Economic Opportunity
  • Division of Community Development
    • Department of Economic Opportunity, Division of Community Development
    • Department of Economic Opportunity, Division of Community Development
    • Department of Economic Opportunity, Division of Community Development
    • Department of Economic Opportunity, Division of Community Development