Vol. 44, No. 11 (01/17/2018)

1. Notices of Development of Proposed Rules and Negotiated Rulemaking

• Department of Health
  • Division of Environmental Health
    • To update rule references to “Radiography Essentials for Limited Practice” (2nd edition) to 4th edition and “Content Specifications for the Examination for the Limited Scope of Practice in Radiography” (01/06) to 01/18 version.

2. Proposed Rules

• Department of Revenue
  • Sales and Use Tax
    • The purpose of the proposed amendments to Rule 12A-1.097, F.A.C. (Public Use Forms), is to adopt, by reference, 2 forms used by data center owners to apply for Data Center Property exemption certificates. The purpose of the creation of the ...
      • Due of Comment: 2/7/2018
    • The purpose of the proposed amendment to Rule 12A-16.008, F.A.C., is to adopt, by reference, changes to a form that currently provides guidance to taxpayers that file Solid Waste and Surcharge Returns. Changes to the form brings it into compliance ...
      • Due of Comment: 2/7/2018
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Construction Industry Licensing Board
    • The Board proposes the rule amendment to delete unnecessary language and to add new language to update and clarify procedures for demonstrating compliance by licensees.
      • Due of Comment: 2/7/2018
• Water Management Districts
  • Southwest Florida Water Management District
    • The purpose of this rulemaking is to adopt revised minimum and guidance levels for Lake Lowery located in Polk County. The effect of the rule is to support the District’s water supply planning, water use permitting, and environmental resource ...
      • Due of Comment: 2/7/2018

3. Notices of Changes, Corrections and Withdrawals

• Agency for Health Care Administration
  • Health Facility and Agency Licensing
    • Definitions

4. Petitions and Dispositions Regarding Rule Variance or Waiver

• Water Management Districts
  • Suwannee River Water Management District
    • variance from Randy Hogan, PO Box 429 Old Town, FL 32680, pursuant to Section 120.542, F.S. Petitioner is seeking a variance from paragraph 40B-4.3030(13) F.A.C., as to no construction, additions or reconstruction shall occur in the front 75-feet ...
    • variance from Robert Hawkins, 2878 NE Hwy 340, Branford, FL 32008. Pursuant to Section 120.542, F.S. Petitioner is seeking a variance from paragraph 40B-4.3030(13) F.A.C., as to no construction, additions or reconstruction shall occur in the front ...
• Agency for Health Care Administration
  • Certificate of Need
    • that on November 29, 2017, the Agency for Health Care Administration entered an order disposing of the Petition for Variance from Rule 59C-1.044, F.A.C. and Incorporated Memorandum of Law filed by Variety Children’s Hospital d/b/a Nicklaus Children’...
• Department of Children and Families
  • Family Safety and Preservation Program
    • waiver of subsection 65C-13.024(2), Florida Administrative Code, from Destiny Adoption Services and Consulting, Inc., assigned Case No. 17-042W. Per 65C-13.024(2), F.A.C., each parent preparation pre-service training class shall be led by a ...
    • waiver of subsection 65C-13.024(1) and (2), Florida Administrative Code, from My Florida Adoptions, LLC., assigned Case No. 17-043W. Per 65C-13.024(1) parent preparation pre-service training shall meet the requirements of Section 409.175, F.S., and ...
    • waiver of subsection 65C-13.030(3)(l)3, Florida Administrative Code, from Michael A. Catalo, assigned Case No. 18-001W. Per 65C-13.030(l)3 the licensed out-of-home caregiver shall not have driving violations less than five years old which relate to ...
• Department of Health
  • Board of Chiropractic Medicine
    • variance and waiver filed by Albert E. Warner, III, D.C. Petitioner is seeking a permanent variance of Rule 64B2-13.004(2), F.A.C, which requires that for the purpose of renewing a license, only those classroom hours earned at Board approved ...

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: Pinellas Technical College 6100 154th Avenue N. Clearwater, FL 33760
  • Substance Abuse Program
    • Substance Abuse Services Office rules.; January 24, 2018, 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 Noon, 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m., Eastern time; 1. Department of Children and Families, Headquarters: 1317 Winewood Boulevard, Building 6, Conference Room A, Tallahassee, FL ...
      • Hearing Meeting: 1. Department of Children and Families, Headquarters: 1317 Winewood Boulevard, Building 6, Conference Room A, Tallahassee, FL 32399. The Headquarters location hearing time is scheduled for 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Contact: William Hardin at William.Hardin@myflfamilies.com or (850) 717-4783. 2. Department of Children and Families, Northwest office, Chappie James Building, 160 Governmental Center, Conference Room 101, Pensacola, Florida 32502. The Pensacola location hearing time is scheduled for 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m., EASTERN time. Contact: Susan Sweeney at Susan.Sweeney@myflfamilies.com or (850) 483-6669. 3. Department of Children and Families, Northeast office, Roberts Building, Conference Room 1, Third floor, 5920 Arlington Expressway, Jacksonville, FL 32211. The Jacksonville location hearing time is scheduled for 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Contact: Herbert Helsel at Herbert.Helsel@myflfamilies.com or (904) 485-9533. 4. Department of Children and Families, Northeast Region (second location), 210 N. Palmetto Ave, Suite 440A, Daytona Beach, FL 32114. The Daytona Beach location hearing time is scheduled for 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Contact: James Lynam at James.Lynam@myflfamilies.com or (386) 481-9273. 5. Department of Children and Families, Central office, 400 W. Robinson St., Room 1006, Orlando, FL 32114. Contact: Mary Harmon at Mary.Harmon@myflfamilies.com or (407) 317-7066. The Central office location hearing time is scheduled for 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. 6. Department of Children and Families, Southeast office, Sony Building, 1400 West Commercial Blvd. Room 203, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309. The Southeast office location hearing time is scheduled for 1:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m. Contact: Suzette Fleischmann at Suzette.Fleischmann@myflfamilies.com or (954) 815-0149. 7. Department of Children and Families, Southeast Region (second location) Dimick Building, 111 South Sapodilla Ave., VTC Room 2, West Palm Beach, FL 33401. The Southeast office/Dimick Bldg location hearing time is scheduled for 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m. Contact: Sarah Liccardi at Sarah.Liccardi@myflfamilies.com or (954) 249-2471. 8. Department of Children and Families, Southeast Region (third location), Benton Building, 337 North U.S. Highway 1, Room 335, Fort Pierce, FL 34950. The Southeast office/Benton Bldg location hearing time is scheduled for 1:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m. Contact: Shayla Brown at Shayla.Brown1@myflfamilies.com or (561) 281-9564. 9. Department of Children and Families, Southern office location, 200 Opa Locka Blvd., Miami, Florida 33168. The Southern office location hearing time is scheduled for 1:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m. Contact: Yamile Diaz at Yamile.Diaz@myflfamilies.com or (786) 257-5191. 10. Department of Children and Families, 9393 North Florida Avenue, Room 806, Tampa, FL 33612. The SunCoast office location hearing time is scheduled for 1:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m. Contact: Susan Nunnally at Susan.Nunnally@myflfamilies.com or (813) 337-5755.
• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • Infinite Source Communications Group, LLC
    • The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) District Six will hold a public meeting for a roadway safety project along State Road (SR) 9/SW 27 Avenue at SW 27 Street, in Miami-Dade County. The project identification number is 250629-4-52-01. The ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Grove Station Tower, Corner office 2700 SW 27 Avenue Miami, FL 33133
• Department of Children and Families
  • Mental Health Program
    • Children’s Mental Health System of Care. The purpose of this meeting of the State Advisory Team is to continue working on strategies for further expansion and sustainability of Florida Children's System of Care over the next several years.; January ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Department of Children and Families, Headquarters, 1317 Winewood Blvd., Building 2, Conference Room 339, Tallahassee, FL 32399. To participate by telephone, the conference call number is 1 (888) 670-3525, and the passcode is 959 287 4884.
• Department of Health
  • Division of Health Access and Tobacco
    • This is a meeting of Policy Subcommittee of the Tobacco Advisory Council, an Advisory Council required by section 381.84 Florida Statutes. The council provides advice to the Department of Health relating to the Comprehensive Tobacco Education and ...
      • Hearing Meeting: PLACE: Call 1(888)670-3525, enter participant code 5720848571 then #
    • This is a meeting of Policy Subcommittee of the Tobacco Advisory Council, an Advisory Council required by section 381.84 Florida Statutes. The council provides advice to the Department of Health relating to the Comprehensive Tobacco Education and ...
      • Hearing Meeting: PLACE: Call 1(888)670-3525, enter participant code 5720848571 then #
• Water Management Districts
  • South Florida Water Management District
    • Conduct regular Big Cypress Basin Board business; Thursday, January 25, 2018, 9:00 AM BCB Meeting; Collier County Government Center Commission Chamber, 3rd Flr 3299 Tamiami Trail East, Naples, FL. 34112
      • Hearing Meeting: Collier County Government Center Commission Chamber, 3rd Flr 3299 Tamiami Trail East, Naples, FL. 34112
• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • Florida Independent Living Council
    • Emergency business of the Council. Persons who want to be notified of such meetings may request to be put on the mailing list for such notices by writing to Jenny Bopp at jenny@floridasilc.org Any person who needs an accommodation to ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Please join my meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone. https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/309718437 You can also dial in using your phone. United States (Toll Free): 1 877 309 2070 United States: +1 (646) 749-3117 Access Code: 309-718-437
• Department of Economic Opportunity
  • Division of Workforce Services
    • Deliberation for cases pending before the Reemployment Assistance Appeals Commission that are ready for final review and the Chairman's report. No public testimony will be taken.; January 24, 2018, 9:30 a.m.; Reemployment Assistance Appeals ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Reemployment Assistance Appeals Commission, 101 Rhyne Building, 2740 Centerview Drive, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-4151.
• Department of Transportation
  • Departmental
    • The Sarasota/Manatee Barrier Islands Traffic Study is examining the feasibility of improving the overall infrastructure, including traffic operations and circulation, on the Sarasota/Manatee barrier islands as well as island-to-mainland connections. ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Longboat Island Chapel, 6200 Gulf of Mexico Drive, Longboat Key, Florida 34228
• Water Management Districts
  • Southwest Florida Water Management District
    • The South Florida, St. Johns River, and Southwest Florida water management districts are conducting independent scientific peer review of their work to expand the East Central Florida Transient Groundwater Model in support of the 2020 Regional Water ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Teleconference: call-in number: 1(855)682-6800, participant code: 995 214 235#
• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • Florida Medical Malpractice Joint Underwriting Association
    • The Audit Committee of the Florida Medical Malpractice Joint Underwriting Association will receive and consider business properly brought before the Committee.; Thursday, February 1, 2018, at 1:00 p.m.; Margaritaville Hotel, 245 Front Street, Key ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Margaritaville Hotel, 245 Front Street, Key West, FL 33040.
• Florida Housing Finance Corporation
  • Departmental
    • 1. Consider financing and acknowledgement resolutions for various multifamily developments, under any multifamily program, including the ranking of developments. 2. Consider appointment of professionals including but not limited to trustee and/or ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Turnbull Conference Center 555 W. Pensacola Street Tallahassee FL 32308
• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • Florida Medical Malpractice Joint Underwriting Association
    • The Claims & Underwriting Committee of the Florida Medical Malpractice Joint Underwriting Association will receive and consider reports from the Association's General Counsel, General Manager, Servicing Carrier, and such other business properly ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Margaritaville Hotel, 245 Front Street, Key West, FL 33040.
• Department of Transportation
  • Departmental
    • To receive public comments on permitting of wireless facilities on Department controlled right-of-way. A copy of the proposed text will be posted when available at: www.fdot.gov/programmanagement/utilities. A copy of the agenda may be obtained by ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Florida Department of Transportation Auditorium, 605 Suwannee Street, Tallahassee, FL
• Florida Housing Finance Corporation
  • Departmental
    • 1. Conduct business necessary for the organization of FHFC II, INC. 2. Consider adopting resolutions delegating operational authority to the Executive Director. 3. Consideration of all necessary actions with regard to any property owned or held ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Turnbull Conference Center 555 W. Pensacola Street Tallahassee FL 32308
• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • Florida Medical Malpractice Joint Underwriting Association
    • The Compensation Committee of the Florida Medical Malpractice Joint Underwriting Association will receive and consider business properly brought before the Committee. ; Thursday, February 1, 2018, immediately following the Claims & Underwriting ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Margaritaville Hotel, 245 Front Street, Key West, FL 33040.
• Florida Housing Finance Corporation
  • Departmental
    • 1. Conduct business necessary for the organization of FHFC III, INC. 2. Consider adopting resolutions delegating operational authority to the Executive Director. 3. Consideration of all necessary actions with regard to any property owned or held ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Turnbull Conference Center 555 W. Pensacola Street Tallahassee FL 32308
• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • Florida Medical Malpractice Joint Underwriting Association
    • The Grant Committee of the Florida Medical Malpractice Joint Underwriting Association will receive and consider business properly brought before the Committee.; Thursday, February 1, 2018, immediately following the Compensation Committee meeting; ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Margaritaville Hotel, 245 Front Street, Key West, FL 33040.
    • The Search Committee of the Florida Medical Malpractice Joint Underwriting Association will receive and consider business properly brought before the Committee.; Thursday, February 1, 2018, immediately following the Grant Committee meeting.; ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Margaritaville Hotel, 245 Front Street, Key West, FL 33040.
• Florida Housing Finance Corporation
  • Departmental
    • 1. The Committee will meet regarding the general business of the Committee. 2. Such other matters as may be included on the Agenda for the January 25, 2018, Audit Committee Meeting. ; January 25, 2018 – 4:00 p.m. until adjourned; Florida Housing ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Florida Housing Finance Corporation Seltzer Room, 6th Floor 227 N. Bronough Street Tallahassee, FL 32301
• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • Florida Medical Malpractice Joint Underwriting Association
    • The Board of Governors of the Florida Medical Malpractice Joint Underwriting Association will receive and consider quarterly reports from the Association's Investment Counsel, General Counsel, Servicing Carrier, Audit Committee, Claims Committee, ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Margaritaville Hotel, 245 Front Street, Key West, FL 33040.
    • The Annual Meeting of its membership will begin immediately following the Board of Governors meeting of the Florida Medical Malpractice Joint Underwriting Association , which begins at 9:00 a.m. The Board will receive and consider yearly reports ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Margaritaville Hotel, 245 Front Street, Key West, FL 33040.
• Public Service Commission
  • Departmental
    • Docket No. 20170147-WS – Application for staff-assisted rate case in Levy County by FIMC Hideaway, Inc. The purpose of the meeting is to give customers and other interested persons an opportunity to offer comments regarding the quality of service ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Fat Goose Auction House, 14404 US Highway 19 North, Chiefland, FL 32626
• Department of Management Services
  • Division of Communications
    • The Joint Task Force (JTF) Technical Committee will discuss items to bring to the attention of the JTF Board regarding the Statewide Law Enforcement Radio System (SLERS). The agenda and handouts will be made available closer to the date of the ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Betty Easley Conference Center, 4075 Esplanade Way, Room 152, Tallahassee, FL 32399

6. Notices of Petitions and Dispositions Regarding Declaratory Stat

• Department of Financial Services
  • Finance
    • DFC Global Corp.; On November 21, 2017, the Florida Office of Financial Regulation (Consumer Finance) received a Petition for declaratory statement from DFC Global Corp. DFC Global, owner of Check Mart of Florida Inc. dba The Check Cashing Stores "...
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Florida Building Commission
    • WRS Development LLC.; Petitioner wishes to know: i) whether a city council may intervene in a dispute between a building official and permit applicant over the valuation of a permit; ii) whether the Florida Building Code has a provision for ...

7. Notices Regarding Bids, Proposals and Purchasing

• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • South Florida Community Care Network
    • Other Agencies and Organizations, South Florida Community Care Network

8. Miscellaneous

• Department of Health
  • Departmental
    • Department of Health, Departmental
• Department of State
  • Departmental
    • Department of State, Departmental