Vol. 42, No. 10 (01/15/2016)

1. Notices of Development of Proposed Rules and Negotiated Rulemaking

• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Division of Hotels and Restaurants
    • To adopt updated Evaluation Form
• Department of Health
  • Board of Dentistry
    • The Board proposes the rule development to clarify language concerning licensure for dental hygienists who are graduates of an unaccredited dental school or college and to remove additional education requirements for those applicants that fail the ...
    • The Board proposes the rule amendment to clarify general anesthetic drugs employed on or administered to a patient by a dentist who possesses a valid general anesthesia permit issued by the Board.
    • The Board proposes the rule amendment to clarify training, education, certification and requirements for issuance of a general anesthesia permit, concious sedation permit and a pediatric conscious sedation permit.
    • The Board proposes the rule amendment to clarify language concerning standard equipment for the operating and recovery room and to add mandatory equipment (capnograph). The language regarding continuous monitoring will be clarified.
    • The Board proposes the rule amendment to clarify language concerning standard equipment for the operating and recovery room and to add mandatory equipment (capnograph). The language regarding continuous monitoring will be clarified.

2. Proposed Rules

• Agency for Health Care Administration
  • Medicaid
    • The purpose of Rule 59G-1.036 is to specify coverage policy when a recipient requires Florida Medicaid compensable services as a result of participating in a clinical trial.
      • Due of Comment: 2/5/2016
    • The purpose of the amendment to Rule 59G-5.110 is to describe the circumstances, process, and requirements for Florida Medicaid recipients to receive direct reimbursement from the Agency for Health Care Administration for goods and services that ...
      • Due of Comment: 2/5/2016
    • Rule 59G-4.106 is being repealed. The fee schedule incorporated within this rule moved to Rule 59G-4.002.
      • Due of Comment: 2/5/2016
    • Rule 59G-4.071 is being repealed. The fee schedule incorporated within this rule moved to Rule 59G-4.002.
      • Due of Comment: 2/5/2016
    • The purpose of the amendment to Rule 59G-4.060 is to incorporate by reference the Florida Medicaid Dental Services Coverage Policy,________.
      • Due of Comment: 2/5/2016
    • The purpose of Rule 59G-4.207 is to incorporate by reference the Florida Medicaid Oral and Maxillofacial Services Coverage Policy, ________.
      • Due of Comment: 2/5/2016
• Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission
  • Freshwater Fish and Wildlife
    • The purpose of this rule amendment is to simplify black bass regulations statewide by reducing the number of water bodies with special regulations. The effect of this amendment will be to reduce the number of water bodies with special regulations ...
      • Due of Comment: 2/5/2016
    • The purpose of this rule amendment is to simplify black bass regulations statewide by reducing the number of water bodies with special regulations. Additionally, this amendment clarifies regulations on water bodies that are shared with Georgia and ...
      • Due of Comment: 2/5/2016

3. Notices of Changes, Corrections and Withdrawals

• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Division of Pari-Mutuel Wagering
    • Definitions, Cardroom Games, Notification in Writing, Card-Play Hands, Dealer Responsibilities, Prohibitions, Inspection of Premises, Records, Cardroom Operator License, Cardroom Employee Occupational License and Pari-Mutuel/Cardroom Combination ...
• Department of Health
  • Certified Master Social Workers
    • Application Forms and Requirements, Renewal of Active Certification
• Department of Education
  • Florida School for the Deaf and the Blind
    • Admission and Enrollment Requirements
• Agency for Health Care Administration
  • Certificate of Need
    • Projects Subject to Review, Certificate of Need Exemption Procedure, Nursing Facility Beds
• Department of Health
  • Board of Pharmacy
    • Examination and Application Fees

4. Petitions and Dispositions Regarding Rule Variance or Waiver

• Department of Health
  • Division of Environmental Health
    • that on January 12, 2016, pursuant to Section 120.542, F.S., the Bureau of Radiation Control has issued an order. The Order grants a variance from subparagraph 64E-5.502(1)(a)6., F.A.C., for the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office. The petition ...
  • Board of Medicine
    • waiver or variance filed by Joey Vinoj Louis, M.D., from Rule 64B8-4.009, F.A.C., with regard to the requirement for submission of documentation of medical education directly from Petitioner’s medical school. Comments on this petition should be ...
• Department of Law Enforcement
  • Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission
    • a permanent waiver of Rule 11B-35.002(5)(h)9-11, F.A.C. by Lee Spector, Director, Criminal Justice Institute at Indian River State College on behalf of Sasenaraine Bansi, John Eddison Ford, Dennis R. Maldonado, Lorimarie Gerlang and Simon Ko. ...
    • a permanent waiver of Rule 11B-35.002(5)(h)9-11, F.A.C. by William Looper, Director, Criminal Justice Training Center at Northwest Florida State College on behalf James Pepper, Joseph Riggins and Phillip Lundy. Petitioner wishes to permanently ...
• Florida Housing Finance Corporation
  • Departmental
    • Waiver and Variance from Kinneret, Inc., requesting variance of rule 67-48.0075(2) allowing Kinneret to qualify for the 15% forgiveness of it's MERP award.

5. Notices of Meetings, Workshops and Public Hearings

• Water Management Districts
  • South Florida Water Management District
    • Quarterly meeting of the Everglades Technical Oversight Committee (TOC).; Tuesday, January 26, 2016, 10:00 AM Quarterly meeting of the Everglades Technical Oversight Committee (TOC); District Headquarters, B-1 Building, 3301 Gun Club Road, West ...
      • Hearing Meeting: District Headquarters, B-1 Building, 3301 Gun Club Road, West Palm Beach, FL 33406
• Regional Utility Authorities
  • Peace River/Manasota Regional Water Supply Authority
    • The Board of Directors will convene to conduct regular business of the Authority.; January 28, 2016, 9:30 a.m.; Peace River Facility, Water Quality & Training Facility, 8998 SW County Road 769, Arcadia, Florida.
      • Hearing Meeting: Peace River Facility, Water Quality & Training Facility, 8998 SW County Road 769, Arcadia, Florida.
• Department of Education
  • State Board of Education
    • Quarterly Business Meeting of the Florida Rehabilitation Council for the Blind.; February 10, 2016, 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., February 11, 2016, 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.; Division of Blind Services, 325 West Gaines Street, Turlington Building Room 1721-...
      • Hearing Meeting: Division of Blind Services, 325 West Gaines Street, Turlington Building Room 1721-25, Tallahassee, FL 32399.
    • The Florida Division of Blind Services helps individuals with visual impairment to achieve employment and independence under Title I of the Rehab Act. The Public Forum is for consumer input on the effectiveness of those services.; February 10, 2016, ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Division of Blind Services, 325 West Gaines Street, Turlington Building, Room 1721-25, Tallahassee, FL 32399
• Department of Children and Families
  • Departmental
    • Ongoing Lee County Alliance business.; Calendar year 2016 at 8:30 a.m. January 22; April 22; July 22; October 28; Joseph P. D'Alessandro Office Complex 2295 Victoria Avenue, Room 307, Ft. Myers, FL
      • Hearing Meeting: Joseph P. D'Alessandro Office Complex 2295 Victoria Avenue, Room 307, Ft. Myers, FL
• Department of Environmental Protection
  • Office of the Secretary
    • To conduct business of the Subcommittee on Greenways and Trails Design Guidelines. Discussion will include current guidelines and areas needing improvement, any work that has been completed by individual subcommittee members, and the production of a ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Please Dial 1-(888)-670-3525, follow instructions for participant and enter 1518575507 then press # to enter the call.
• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • Center for Independent Living in Central Florida, Inc.
    • General Board Meeting; Tuesday, January 26, 2016 @ 8:00 a.m.; 720 North Denning Drive, Winter Park, FL
      • Hearing Meeting: 720 North Denning Drive, Winter Park, FL
• 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.; Wednesday, February 17, 2016, at 10 a.m. ET.; Call 1 (888) 670-3525 and when prompted, enter passcode 1760507820, followed by the # ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Call 1 (888) 670-3525 and when prompted, enter passcode 1760507820, followed by the # key.
• Department of Education
  • Departmental
    • The State Apprenticeship Advisory Council's Outreach and Marketing Standing Committee will discuss general items as it relates to the committee and to apprenticeship in Florida. The agenda includes subjects of committee structure and the mission of ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Meeting to be conducted using Communication Media Technology, specifically conference call: (888) 670-3525; participant code: 5106270040, then press #
    • The State Apprenticeship Advisory Council's Strategic Partnership Standing Committee will discuss general items as it relates to the committee and to apprenticeship in Florida. The agenda includes the mission/focus of the committee, partnership ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Meeting to be conducted using Communication Media Technology, specifically conference calls: (888) 670-3525; participant code: 5106270040, then press #
• Water Management Districts
  • Suwannee River Water Management District
    • The Suwannee River Water Management District invites businesses, residents and recreational users of the Upper and Middle Suwannee River to participate in a public meeting. The purpose of the meeting is to give an overview of the MFL development ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Suwannee River Water Management District, 9225 County Road 49, Live Oak, Florida 32060
• Department of Transportation
  • Departmental
    • The Chain of Lakes Trail in Polk County, Florida extends north from Central Park in Winter Haven to US 17/92 in Lake Alfred. The paved trail is approximately 3.2 miles in length. The Chain of Lakes trail is a multiuse pathway that provides access ...
      • Hearing Meeting: First Baptist Church Lake Alfred 280 E. Pierce Street Lake Alfred, FL
• Department of Health
  • Departmental
    • To consider cases where Probable Cause has previously been found.; January 26, 2016, 3:30 p.m.; Department of Health, Tallahassee at Meet Me number: 1 (888) 670-3525, pass code: 2681213003 #
      • Hearing Meeting: Department of Health, Tallahassee at Meet Me number: 1 (888) 670-3525, pass code: 2681213003 #
• Department of Environmental Protection
  • Departmental
    • The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission and the Florida Department of Environmental Protection will be holding a series of two virtual meetings to discuss plans for the 2016 cycle of National Fish and Wildlife Foundation's Gulf ...
      • Hearing Meeting: (641) 715-3580, access code: 265-987. Adobe Connect Meeting is also being used to present material via the internet. To join the meeting use the following link and log in as a guest: https://fwc.adobeconnect.com/osi/
• Department of Transportation
  • Departmental
    • The purpose of the I-75 Relief Task Force meetings is to provide consensus recommendations for maximizing existing and developing new high-capacity transportation corridors to serve the Tampa Bay to Northeast Florida area, with initial emphasis on ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Crystal River National Guard Armory, 8551 West Venable Street, Crystal River, Florida 34429
• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • Foundation for Indigent Guardianship
    • A general business meeting will be conducted. An Agenda is available upon request.; January 27, 2016, 4:00 pm EST; Teleconference
      • Hearing Meeting: Teleconference
• Department of Law Enforcement
  • Departmental
    • The quarterly Missing Endangered Persons Information Clearinghouse Advisory Board (MEPICAB) Formal meeting.; February 12, 2016, 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.; Florida Department of Law Enforcement Headquarters, Leadership Classroom C, Tallahassee, FL
      • Hearing Meeting: Florida Department of Law Enforcement Headquarters, Leadership Classroom C, Tallahassee, FL
• Regional Planning Councils
  • Treasure Coast Regional Planning Council
    • A meeting of the Florida Regional Councils Association Path Forward Committee will take place.; January 22, 2016, 10:00 a.m.; Telephone Conference
      • Hearing Meeting: Telephone Conference
• Department of Education
  • Commission for Independent Education
    • On January 28, 2016 beginning at 9:00 am the Commission for Independent Education will consider: All Degree Granting Institutions and Non-Degree granting Institutions for the following: Disciplinary Matters, Informal Hearings, Institutions Ordered ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Mission Inn Resort and Club, 10400 County Road 48, Howey In The Hills, Florida 34737
• Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission
  • Marine Resources
    • The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission and the Florida Department of Environmental Protection will be holding a series of two virtual meetings to discuss plans for the 2016 cycle of National Fish and Wildlife Foundation’s Gulf ...
      • Hearing Meeting: (641)715-3580, access code: 265-897. Adobe Connect Meeting is also being used to present material via the internet. To join the meeting use the following link and log in as a guest: https://fwc.adobeconnect.com/osi/
• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • Concrete Masonry Education Council
    • Meeting is to review the contracts for the two agencies that replied to the Invitation to Negotiate 12-2015-Education and Training, review the changes to the producer agreements, and discuss the purchase of tablets for the council members.; January ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Florida Concrete & Product Association 6353 Lee Vista Blvd., Orlando, FL 32822
• Department of Education
  • University of South Florida
    • The Local Public Art Selection Committee for USF Public Art Project PF253614320201- Kate Tiedemann College of Business will meet to conduct and image review of artists' submissions from the request for qualifications.; Tuesday, January 26th, 2016 12 ...
      • Hearing Meeting: University of South Florida St. Petersburg University Student Center USC 262 200 6th Ave S. St. Petersburg, FL 33701
• Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
  • Division of Licensing
    • The instructional methodology used to teach firearms training to Class “G” licensees is currently under review by the Division of Licensing. Presently, the Division utilizes a Firearms Instructor’s Training Manual which comprises the minimum ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Eyster Auditorium, 3125 Conner Boulevard, Tallahassee, Florida 32399
• Department of Law Enforcement
  • Medical Examiners Commission
    • Medical Examiners Commission Meeting issues. If a person decides to appeal any decision made by the Commission with respect to any matter considered at this meeting, such person is responsible for ensuring that a verbatim record of the proceedings ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Florida Sheriff’s Association, 2617 Mahan Drive, Tallahassee, FL 32208, (850) 877-2165
• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • Ghyabi & Associates
    • The purpose of this public information follow-up meeting is to present different versions of the “Wave” design and allow the aesthetics committee to vote on the final design for the gateway in to Daytona Beach. Public participation is solicited ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Daytona Beach International Airport Volusia Room (up the escalator, to the left) 700 Catalina Drive Daytona Beach, FL 32114
  • Florida Birth-Related Neurological Injury Compensation Association
    • General; January 30, 2016, 10:00 a.m.; Hyatt REgency Orlando International Airport 9300 Airport Boulevard Orlando, FL 32827
      • Hearing Meeting: Hyatt REgency Orlando International Airport 9300 Airport Boulevard Orlando, FL 32827
• Regional Planning Councils
  • North Central Florida Regional Planning Council
    • To conduct the regular business of the Regional Planning Committee of the North Central Florida Regional Planning Council.; January 28, 2016 at 6:30 p.m.; Holiday Inn Hotel and Suites, Suwannee Room, 213 Southwest Commerce Boulevard, Lake City, ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Holiday Inn Hotel and Suites, Suwannee Room, 213 Southwest Commerce Boulevard, Lake City, Florida.
    • To conduct the regular business of the Executive Committee of the North Central Florida Regional Planning Council.; January 28, 2016 at 6:00 p.m.; Holiday Inn Hotel and Suites, Olustee Room, 213 Southwest Commerce Boulevard, Lake City, Florida.
      • Hearing Meeting: Holiday Inn Hotel and Suites, Olustee Room, 213 Southwest Commerce Boulevard, Lake City, Florida.
    • To conduct the regular business of the North Central Florida Regional Planning Council.; January 28, 2016 at 7:30 p.m; Holiday Inn Hotel and Suites, Suwannee Room, 213 Southwest Commerce Boulevard, Lake City, Florida
      • Hearing Meeting: Holiday Inn Hotel and Suites, Suwannee Room, 213 Southwest Commerce Boulevard, Lake City, Florida
    • To conduct the regular business of the Clearinghouse Committee of the North Central Florida Regional Planning Council.; January 28, 2016 at 6:00 p.m.; Holiday Inn Hotel and Suites, Suwannee Room, 213 Southwest Commerce Boulevard, Lake City, Florida.
      • Hearing Meeting: Holiday Inn Hotel and Suites, Suwannee Room, 213 Southwest Commerce Boulevard, Lake City, Florida.
• Space Florida
  • Departmental
    • Space Florida Audit and Accountability Committee Meeting; Wednesday, January 27, 2016 10:00am EST; Teleconference
      • Hearing Meeting: Teleconference
• Regional Planning Councils
  • Apalachee Regional Planning Council
    • To conduct the regular monthly business of the Apalachee Regional Planning Council. Executive Committee Meeting begins at 9:00 am and the Full Council meeting begins at 10:30 am.; Thursday, January 28, 2016, 9:00 am EDT; ARPC Conference Room, 2507 ...
      • Hearing Meeting: ARPC Conference Room, 2507 Callaway Road, Suite 200, Tallahassee, FL 32303
• Space Florida
  • Departmental
    • Space Florida Board of Directors Meeting; January 28, 2016, 2:30pm-4:30pm EST; Augustus B. Turnbull III Conference Center, Room 214, 555 W Pensacola St, Tallahassee, FL 32306
      • Hearing Meeting: Augustus B. Turnbull III Conference Center, Room 214, 555 W Pensacola St, Tallahassee, FL 32306

6. Notices Regarding Bids, Proposals and Purchasing

• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • Senior Connection Center, Inc.
    • Other Agencies and Organizations, Senior Connection Center, Inc.
• Department of Education
  • University of West Florida
    • Department of Education, University of West Florida
  • School Districts
    • Department of Education, School Districts
• Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission
  • Departmental
    • Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, Departmental
• Water Management Districts
  • St. Johns River Water Management District
    • Water Management Districts, St. Johns River Water Management District
• Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
  • Division of Administration
    • Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Division of Administration

7. Miscellaneous

• Department of Environmental Protection
  • Office of the Secretary
    • Department of Environmental Protection, Office of the Secretary
  • Departmental
    • Department of Environmental Protection, Departmental
• Agency for Health Care Administration
  • Certificate of Need
    • Agency for Health Care Administration, Certificate of Need
    • Agency for Health Care Administration, Certificate of Need
    • Agency for Health Care Administration, Certificate of Need