Vol. 43, No. 10 (01/17/2017)

1. Notices of Development of Proposed Rules and Negotiated Rulemaking

• Agency for State Technology
  • Departmental
    • The purpose of this rule development is to establish information technology architecture standards to provide for the most efficient use of the state’s information technology resources and to ensure compatibility and alignment with the needs of ...
• Department of Environmental Protection
  • Departmental
    • The Department is initiating rulemaking to establish Total Maximum Daily Loads (TMDLs) for certain surface waters within the Middle St. Johns River Basin, Caloosahatchee River Basin, and Charlotte Harbor Basin, where those waters previously have ...
• Department of Health
  • Departmental
    • The purpose and effect of this rule is to implement provisions of Article X, Section 29 of the Florida Constitution, to set out clear guidance on use of terms and implementation of the amendment which went into effect on January 3, 2017.

2. Proposed Rules

• Department of Economic Opportunity
  • Division of Community Development
    • To streamline the procedures and practices pertaining to the application process for participation in the Local Government Comprehensive Planning Certification Program as set forth in Chapter 73C-43, F.A.C., by merging four rules that address ...
      • Due of Comment: 2/7/2017
• Department of Health
  • Board of Dentistry
    • The Board proposes the rule amendment to update instructions regarding the patient’s prescription.
      • Due of Comment: 2/7/2017
    • The Board proposes the rule amendment for Rule 64B5-16.001, F.A.C., to update the time period for the authorization for remediable tasks to be performed under general supervision. For Rule 64B5-16.006, F.A.C., to move a remedial task from indirect ...
      • Due of Comment: 2/7/2017

3. Notices of Changes, Corrections and Withdrawals

• State Board of Administration
  • Florida Prepaid College Board
    • Application
• Department of Management Services
  • Division of Purchasing
    • MyFloridaMarketPlace Vendor Registration, MyFloridaMarketPlace Transaction Fee, MyFloridaMarketPlace Transaction Fee Exceptions, MyFloridaMarketPlace Information Security and Electronic Attachments
• Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
  • Division of Aquaculture
    • Definitions, Shellfish Harvesting Area Standards, Production and Market Standards, Shellfish Processing Plant Certification License, Compliance and Penalties, Container Identification, Terminal Sale Date; Prohibitions, Shellfish Handling, Shellfish ...

4. Petitions and Dispositions Regarding Rule Variance or Waiver

• Florida Housing Finance Corporation
  • Departmental
    • received a petition for waiver from Sunset Pointe Associates, Ltd., requesting a waiver from Rule 67-48.0072 (26) F.A.C.,seeking an extension of the HOME loan closing date from March 24, 2017 to January 14, 2018.
    • waiver from Centerra Associates, LTD., requesting a waiver from Rule 67-48.0072 (26) F.A.C., seeking an extension of the HOME loan closing date from March 24, 2017 to January 14, 2018.
    • waiver from Heritage at Pompano Station Housing Partners, LP., requesting to waive the Provision of Rule 67-48.002(95), F.A.C and the restriction in the 2015 Housing Credit Qualified Allocation Plan to exchange 2015 Housing Credits for 2016 Housing ...

5. Notices of Meetings, Workshops and Public Hearings

• 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: Hyde Park United Methodist Church Harnish Activities center 500 W. Platt St. Tampa, FL 33606
• Department of State
  • Division of Historical Resources
    • Discuss 10 received historical marker applications. Registration URL: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/2334783634293218307 Webinar ID: 892-610-379 ; Wednesday, January 25, 2017, 2:00pm to conclusion; R.A. Gray Building, Room 404, 500 ...
      • Hearing Meeting: R.A. Gray Building, Room 404, 500 South Bronough Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0250
• Department of Children and Families
  • Departmental
    • The purpose of this meeting is to negotiate the potential terms and conditions for the Circuit 1 Community Based Care Lead Agency contract to be executed pursuant Exceptional Purchase as noticed on the Vendor Bid System #ITN-01FS18001.; February 1, ...
      • Hearing Meeting: 160 West Government Street, Room 101, Pensacola, Florida 32502
• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc.
    • The Osceola County Expressway Authority (OCX) is holding this public hearing for the Osceola Parkway Extension Project Development and Environment (PD&E) Study from west of Boggy Creek Road to the proposed Northeast Connector Expressway and a two-...
      • Hearing Meeting: Osceola Heritage Park Exhibition Building, 1901 Chief Osceola Trail, Kissimmee, Florida 34744
  • Polk Regional Water Cooperative
    • The Polk Regional Water Cooperative (the “PRWC”) will hold a Water Summit for Elected Officials to review PRWC’s conservation and project implementation status and the progress and the future plans of the PRWC. The Water Summit may involve one or ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Neil Combee Administration Building 1st Floor Board Room 330 West Church Street Bartow, Florida 33830
    • The Board of Directors of the Polk Regional Water Cooperative will hold a regularly scheduled meeting to address subjects dealing with water conservation, project selection, funding, planning, and development, all as provided within the Interlocal ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Neil Combee Administration Building 1st Floor Board Room 330 West Church Street Bartow, Florida 33830
• Water Management Districts
  • South Florida Water Management District
    • Conduct regular Big Cypress Basin Board business.; Thursday, January 26, 2017, 9:00 am Big Cypress Basin Board Meeting; Collier County Government Center - Commission Chambers 3299 Tamiami Trail East, Naples, FL 34112-5746
      • Hearing Meeting: Collier County Government Center - Commission Chambers 3299 Tamiami Trail East, Naples, FL 34112-5746
• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • Scalar Consulting Group Inc.
    • This public hearing is being conducted to give interested persons an opportunity to express their views concerning the design and access management change of the proposed improvements in Bay County, Florida. Financial Project ID No. 439661-1-52-01.;...
      • Hearing Meeting: Palms Conference Center, Beach Palm Ballroom, 9129 Front Beach Road, Panama City Beach, Florida 32407.
  • Center for Independent Living in Central Florida, Inc.
    • General Board Meeting and Strategic Plan review; January 31, 2017 @ 8:00 a.m.; 720 North Denning Drive, Winter Park, FL
      • Hearing Meeting: 720 North Denning Drive, Winter Park, FL
• Water Management Districts
  • St. Johns River Water Management District
    • Celebration of the Eau Gallie River muck dredging project. This celebration marks a milestone for community residents who formed The EGRET (Eau Gallie River Environment is Threatened) Project and raised awareness to improve the conditions of the Eau ...
      • Hearing Meeting: New York Avenue, 0.2 miles west of Wickham Road, Melbourne, FL
• Metropolitan Planning Organizations
  • Departmental
    • Activities related to freight transportation planning within and adjacent to metropolitan areas in Florida.; Thursday, January 26, 2017, Freight Committee will meet from 9:00 am to 10:30 am.; DoubleTree by Hilton Sunrise - Sawgrass Mills, 13400 West ...
      • Hearing Meeting: DoubleTree by Hilton Sunrise - Sawgrass Mills, 13400 West Sunrise Blvd, Sunrise, FL 33323.
    • Activities related to transportation planning within and adjacent to metropolitan areas in Florida carried out by local, state and federal agencies.; Thursday, January 26, 2017, Staff Directors' Advisory Committee will meet from 12:00 pm to 3:00 pm ...
      • Hearing Meeting: DoubleTree by Hilton Sunrise - Sawgrass Mills, 13400 West Sunrise Blvd, Sunrise, FL 33323.
• Regional Planning Councils
  • North Central Florida Regional Planning Council
    • To conduct the regular business of the Executive Committee of the North Central Florida Regional Planning Council.; January 26, 2017 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 Clearinghouse Committee of the North Central Florida Regional Planning Council.; January 26, 2017 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.
    • To conduct the regular business of the North Central Florida Regional Planning Council.; January 26, 2017 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.
• Department of Health
  • Board of Dentistry
    • To conduct general board business.; August 25, 2017 at 7:30 a.m. EST; Sheraton Tampa East 10221 Princess Palm Avenue Tampa, Florida 33610 (813) 371-5939
      • Hearing Meeting: Sheraton Tampa East 10221 Princess Palm Avenue Tampa, Florida 33610 (813) 371-5939
    • To conduct general board business.; November 17, 2017 at 7:30 a.m. EST; Embassy Suites by Hilton 1100 SE 17th Street Ft. Lauderdale, Florida 33316 (954) 527-2700
      • Hearing Meeting: Embassy Suites by Hilton 1100 SE 17th Street Ft. Lauderdale, Florida 33316 (954) 527-2700
• Executive Office of the Governor
  • Departmental
    • THE FINANCIAL EMERGENCY BOARD MEETING ON JANUARY 19, 2017, AT 10:00 AM., HAS BEEN CANCELLED.; January 19, 2017, 10:00 a.m. E.T. THIS MEETING HAS BEEN CANCELLED.; City Commission Chambers, 215 N. Perviz Avenue, Opa-locka, FL
      • Hearing Meeting: City Commission Chambers, 215 N. Perviz Avenue, Opa-locka, FL
• Department of Education
  • Departmental
    • Florida Rehabilitation Council Workgroup - FRC Strategic Plan, developing strategies for the strategic plan.; January 23, 2017, 6:00 - 7:00 p.m.; Conference Line (888) 670-3525 Code (7513637441)
      • Hearing Meeting: Conference Line (888) 670-3525 Code (7513637441)
• Public Service Commission
  • Departmental
    • The purpose of this hearing shall be to receive testimony and exhibits and to take final action on Peoples Gas System’s petition for approval of settlement agreement pertaining to its 2016 depreciation study, environmental reserve account, ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Room 148, Betty Easley Conference Center, 4075 Esplanade Way, Tallahassee, Florida.
• 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 www.dmy.myflorida.com/facsmbd
• Department of Legal Affairs
  • Departmental
    • Public Policy DATE AND TIME: January 25, 2017 at 10:00 a.m. PLACE: Please call (850) 414-3300 for instructions on participation. GENERAL SUBJECT MATTER TO BE CONSIDERED: Essay Contest Task Force NOTE: In the absence of quorum, items on this ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Please call (850) 414-3300 for instructions on participation.
• Department of Health
  • Division of Children's Medical Services
    • Children’s Medical Services Managed Care Plan (CMS Plan) is a Medicaid and KidCare health plan option for children with special health care needs and is offered by the Florida Department of Health (Department). For general information on the CMS ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Ansin Building, 1300 South Andrews Avenue, Ft. Lauderdale, Florida 33316; Florida Department of Health—Orange County, 6101 Lake Ellenor Drive, Orlando, Florida 32809; Capital Circle Office Complex, 4052 Bald Cypress Way, Room 301, Tallahassee, Florida 32399 (in chronological order of meeting dates)
• Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
  • Departmental
    • The FAITC Board of Directors will meet for a regularly scheduled board meeting.; Tuesday Feb. 7, 2017, 10 a.m.; Florida Citrus Mutual, 411 E. Orange St., Lakeland, FL 33801
      • Hearing Meeting: Florida Citrus Mutual, 411 E. Orange St., Lakeland, FL 33801
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Board of Professional Engineers
    • general business of the board.; February 1, 2017 at 1pm or soon thereafter and February 2, 2017 at 8:30am or soon thereafter; Crowne Plaza Orlando Universal 7800 Universal Boulevard Orlando, FL 32819
      • Hearing Meeting: Crowne Plaza Orlando Universal 7800 Universal Boulevard Orlando, FL 32819
    • Review applications for licensure and other general business of the committees.; at the conclusion of the Florida Board of Professional Engineers Board Meeting on February 1, 2017; Crowne Plaza Orlando Universal 7800 Universal Boulevard Orlando, ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Crowne Plaza Orlando Universal 7800 Universal Boulevard Orlando, FL 32819
    • general business of the committee.; February 1, 2017 at 10am or soon thereafter; Crowne Plaza Orlando Universal 7800 Universal Boulevard Orlando, FL 32819
      • Hearing Meeting: Crowne Plaza Orlando Universal 7800 Universal Boulevard Orlando, FL 32819
    • general business of the committee.; February 1, 2017 at 8:30am or soon thereafter; Crowne Plaza Orlando Universal 7800 Universal Boulevard Orlando, FL 32819
      • Hearing Meeting: Crowne Plaza Orlando Universal 7800 Universal Boulevard Orlando, FL 32819
• Florida Housing Finance Corporation
  • Departmental
    • The workshop will be held to solicit comments and suggestions from interested persons relative to Florida Housing’s proposed Request for Application (RFA) 2017-104 SAIL Funding to Preserve Farmworker and Commercial Fishing Worker Housing.; January ...
      • Hearing Meeting: The workshop will be available by telephone or interested parties may attend in person at Florida Housing’s offices located at 227 N. Bronough Street, Seltzer Room, Suite 6000, Tallahassee, Florida. The call-in information for the workshop is posted to the website: http://www.floridahousing.org/Developers/MultiFamilyPrograms/Competitive/2017-104/
• State Board of Administration
  • Departmental
    • General business of the Audit Committee.; Monday, January 30, 2017, 9:30 p.m. to 12:00 p.m. (EST); Hermitage Room, First Floor, The Hermitage Centre, 1801 Hermitage Blvd, Tallahassee, Florida 32308
      • Hearing Meeting: Hermitage Room, First Floor, The Hermitage Centre, 1801 Hermitage Blvd, Tallahassee, Florida 32308
• Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
  • Division of Food Safety
    • Continued discussion of the Food Safety Inspection grading system.; February 1, 2017, 9:00AM-11:00AM; Food Safety Conference Room, 3125 Conner Blvd, Room 30, Tallahassee, FL 32399
      • Hearing Meeting: Food Safety Conference Room, 3125 Conner Blvd, Room 30, Tallahassee, FL 32399

6. Notices of Petitions and Dispositions Regarding Declaratory Stat

• Department of Health
  • Board of Nursing
    • Richard P. Pearson, on January 11, 2017.; The Petitioner seeks a Declaratory Statement from the Board with regard to whether the intravenous or intramuscular administration of ketamine for purposes of analgesia and procedural sedation to patients in ...
• Department of Children and Families
  • Agency for Persons with Disabilities
    • Robert Latham, Esq. for C.J.; The petition seeks the agency’s opinion as to Section 393.065(5)(b), Florida Statutes applicability to the Petitioner and others similarly situated under various scenarios as to the proper procedures and necessary ...
• Department of Health
  • Board of Nursing
    • Amberly L. Porto, on January 11, 2017.; The Petitioner seeks a Declaratory Statement from the Board with regard to whether the intravenous or intramuscular administration of low dose ketamine for purposes of analgesia in a palliative care setting is ...

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

• Department of Education
  • State Board of Education
    • School Board of Polk County, Florida vs. State Board of Education, Department of Education, State of Florida; Case No.: 17-0113RX; Rule No.: 6A-6.0781; Petition
• Department of Transportation
  • Departmental
    • Crown Castle NG East, , LLC vs. Department of Transportation; Case No.: 17-0108RP; Rule No.: 14-46.001; Petition

8. Notices Regarding Bids, Proposals and Purchasing

• Department of Education
  • Departmental
    • Department of Education, Departmental
  • University of Central Florida
    • Department of Education, University of Central Florida

9. Miscellaneous

• Department of Health
  • Board of Nursing
    • Department of Health, Board of Nursing
• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • City of Panama City Beach
    • Other Agencies and Organizations, City of Panama City Beach
• Department of Health
  • Board of Nursing
    • Department of Health, Board of Nursing
• Department of State
  • Departmental
    • Department of State, Departmental