Vol. 46, No. 13 (01/21/2020)

1. Notices of Development of Proposed Rules and Negotiated Rulemaking

• Department of Children and Families
  • Substance Abuse Program
    • The Department intends to divide 65D-30.014, F.A.C., into three separate rules and to clarify when awarded applicants must receive at least a probationary license to provide medication-assisted treatment for opioid use disorders.
  • Agency for Persons with Disabilities
    • The purpose and effect of the rule amendments is to update the Agency for Persons with Disabilities’ (“Agency”) list of eligible diagnoses to include Phelan McDermid Syndrome, as required by sections 393.063(12), 393.063(28), and 393.065(7), Florida ...
    • The purpose and effect of the rule amendments is to designate additional Class 1 violations for facilities licensed by the Agency for Persons with Disabilities (“Agency”) under chapter 393, F.S. These are intended to promote compliance with the ...
    • The purpose and effect of these rule amendments is to adopt definitions relating to Electronic Visit Verification for providers of personal care services, home health services, or both rendered to clients requiring an in-home visit furnished under ...
    • The Agency for Health Care Administration (“AHCA”) held a rule workshop on September 24, 2019 to discuss amendments made to Rule 59G-13.070, F.A.C., titled “Developmental Disabilities Individual Budgeting Waiver Services,” which was noticed in the ...

2. Proposed Rules

• Department of Corrections
  • Departmental
    • To clarify and update the inmate death notification process.
      • Due of Comment: 2/11/2020
    • To establish the good adjustment transfer process.
      • Due of Comment: 2/11/2020
    • To clarify and update the rule related to searches of inmates.
      • Due of Comment: 2/11/2020
    • To clarify the rule regarding the employment and supervision of relatives within the Department.
      • Due of Comment: 2/11/2020
    • Rulemaking is necessary to amend Form DC4-698A to ensure that it is ADA compliant.
      • Due of Comment: 2/11/2020

3. Notices of Changes, Corrections and Withdrawals

• Department of Children and Families
  • Family Safety and Preservation Program
    • Background Screening Requirements for all Levels of Licensure, Parent Preparation Pre-service and Inservice Training for all Levels of Licensure, Foster Home Initial Licensing Requirements for all Levels of Licensure, Summary, Recommendations, and ...
• Water Management Districts
  • Southwest Florida Water Management District
    • Publications Incorporated by Reference
• Department of Corrections
  • Departmental
    • Specialized Programs Institutions

4. Petitions and Dispositions Regarding Rule Variance or Waiver

• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Construction Industry Licensing Board
    • variance or waiver filed by Jeffery Harris. Petitioner is seeking a variance or waiver of Rule 61G4-16.009, Florida Administrative Code, regarding the timeframes that requires that all portions of the exam must be completed in 4 years of the first ...
  • Division of Alcoholic Beverages and Tobacco
    • Variance or Waiver from rule 61A-3.054, F.A.C., Party-Type Supplies, which implements sections 565.04 and 565.045, F.S., from Moonshine Suppliers, LLC, d/b/a Tailgate Beverages. The Petitioner is seeking a waiver of the limitations on items ...
• Department of Health
  • Board of Psychology
    • variance or waiver submitted by Mario Lehenbauer-Baum, from Rule 64B19-11.005, F.A.C., which outlines the supervised experience requirements. Comments on this petition should be filed with the Board of Psychology, 4052 Bald Cypress Way, Bin #C05, ...
• Agency for Health Care Administration
  • Health Facility and Agency Licensing
    • variance from subsection 59A-36.025, F.A.C., from Brookdale Bayshore to implement the Detailed Emergency Environmental Control Plan. The petition was assigned case number 2020000134. Any interested person or other agency may submit written ...
    • variance from subsection 59A-36.025, F.A.C., from Brookdale Lake Orienta to implement the Detailed Emergency Environmental Control Plan. The petition was assigned case number 2020000135. Any interested person or other agency may submit written ...
    • variance from subsection 59A-36.025, F.A.C., from Brookdale Northdale to implement the Detailed Emergency Environmental Control Plan. The petition was assigned case number 2020000138. Any interested person or other agency may submit written ...
    • variance from subsection 59A-36.025, F.A.C., from The Atrium at Boca Raton to implement the Detailed Emergency Environmental Control Plan. The petition was assigned case number 2020000144. Any interested person or other agency may submit written ...
• Department of Health
  • Board of Psychology
    • that on October 24, 2019, an Order was filed on the Petition for Variance and Variance. The Petition for Variance and Waiver was filed by Richard M. Scott, on June 25, 2018, seeking a waiver or variance from Rule 64B19-11.005, F.A.C., with regard ...
• Department of Management Services
  • E911 Board
    • of the issuance of an Order regarding the Petition for Variance or Waiver for Martin County, filed on November 13, 2019. The Notice of Petition for Variance or Waiver was published in Volume 45, No. 223, of the November 15, 2019, Florida ...
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Division of Hotels and Restaurants
    • This Notice supersedes the notice previously published on January 7, 2020, in Vol. 46, No. 05, issue of the Florida Administrative Register. an Emergency Variance for Subparagraph 61C-1.004(1)(a), Florida Administrative Code and Paragraph 5-202....

5. Notices of Meetings, Workshops and Public Hearings

• Department of Transportation
  • Departmental
    • Florida Transportation Plan-Strategic Intermodal System Policy Plan Automated, Connected, Electric, Shared Subcommittee meeting for updating the Florida Transportation Plan.; FEBRUARY 3, 2020, 1:30 P.M.- 4:30 P.M. ; GOTO Meeting https://global....
      • Hearing Meeting: GOTO Meeting https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/482219981 You can also dial in using your phone: United States: +1 (786) 535-3211 Access Code: 482-219-981 Joining from a video-conferencing room or system Depending on your device, dial: 482219981@67.217.95.2 or 67.217.95.2##482219981 The meeting will be held in the Suwannee Room (Room 412) of the FDOT Burns Building at 605 Suwannee Street, Tallahassee.
• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • Center for Independent Living in Central Florida, Inc.
    • Board Meeting; January 28, 2020, 8:00 AM; Center for Independent Living 720 N. Denning Dr., Winter Park, Fl. 32789
      • Hearing Meeting: Center for Independent Living 720 N. Denning Dr., Winter Park, Fl. 32789
• Department of Transportation
  • Departmental
    • The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) will host a Community Open House to share information about the Florida Multi-Use Corridors of Regional Economic Significance (M-CORES) Task Force for the Southwest-Central Connector extending from ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Turner Agri-Civic Center Exhibit Hall, 2250 NE Roan Street, Arcadia, Florida 34266
• Department of Children and Families
  • Refugee Services
    • The purpose of the Orlando 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: Senior Resource Alliance 3319 Maguire Blvd. Suite 100 Orlando, FL 32803
    • The purpose of the Southwest Florida 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 ...
      • Hearing Meeting: FL Dept. of Health 2200 Ringling Blvd. – Auditorium Rm 226 Sarasota, FL 34237
    • The purpose of the Miami-Dade 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: Miami-Dade College Wolfson Campus – Idea Center 315 NE 2nd Avenue Bldg. 8, Room 8525 Miami, Fl 33132
• Department of Transportation
  • Departmental
    • This is a monthly meeting of the Commercial Motor Vehicle Review Board for the purpose of reviewing penalties imposed upon any vehicle or persons under the provisions of Chapter 316, Florida Statutes, relating to weights imposed on the highway by ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Florida Dept. of Transportation, Barry Bldg. Monticello Conference Room, 3185 Blairstone Road, Tallahassee, FL Persons wishing to participate via video conference, may appear at the following locations: Department of Transportation District 1, 801 N. Broadway Ave., Bartow, FL Department of Transportation District 2, 1109 S. Marion Ave., Lake City, FL Department of Transportation District 3, 1074 Highway 90, Chipley, FL Department of Transportation District 4, 3400 W. Commercial Blvd., Ft. Lauderdale, FL Department of Transportation District 5, 719 S. Woodland Blvd., Deland, FL Department of Transportation District 6, 1000 NW 111th Ave., Miami, FL Department of Transportation District 7, 11201 N. Malcolm McKinley Drive, Tampa FL
• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • METRO Consulting Group, LLC
    • Lake County is hosting the public hearing for the CR 455 Extension Project Development and Environment (PD&E) Study. The purpose of this study is to develop and evaluate proposed transportation solutions on a new alignment from Hartwood Marsh Road ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Lake County Administration Building in the Board Chambers (2nd floor), 315 W. Main Street, Tavares, FL 32778.
• Water Management Districts
  • Northwest Florida Water Management District
    • In accordance with the timeframe set forth in section 120.525, Florida Statutes, two public meetings are hereby noticed within the timeline for the NORTHWEST FLORIDA WATER MANAGEMENT DISTRICT ITB 20B-004 FOR HURRICANE DEBRIS MANAGEMENT SERVICES - ...
      • Hearing Meeting: (1) NWFWMD Econfina Field Office, 6418 E. Highway 20, Youngstown, Florida 32446, (2) Northwest Florida Water Management District, 81 Water Management Drive, Havana, Florida, 32333 (U.S. Highway 90, 10 miles west of Tallahassee).
• Florida Housing Finance Corporation
  • Departmental
    • To conduct a TEFRA hearing concerning the potential future issuance of tax-exempt notes by Florida Housing to provide additional financing for the acquisition, construction or rehabilitation of the following multifamily residential rental ...
      • Hearing Meeting: The offices of Florida Housing Finance Corporation, 227 North Bronough Street, Suite 5000, Tallahassee, Florida 32301
    • To conduct a TEFRA hearing concerning the potential future issuance of tax-exempt bonds by Florida Housing to provide additional financing for the acquisition, construction or rehabilitation of the following multifamily residential rental ...
      • Hearing Meeting: The offices of Florida Housing Finance Corporation, 227 North Bronough Street, Suite 5000, Tallahassee, Florida 32301
    • To conduct a TEFRA hearing concerning the potential future issuance of tax-exempt bonds by Florida Housing to provide additional financing for the acquisition, construction or rehabilitation of the following multifamily residential rental ...
      • Hearing Meeting: The offices of Florida Housing Finance Corporation, 227 North Bronough Street, Suite 5000, Tallahassee, Florida 32301
• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • Florida Corrections Accreditation Commission, Inc.
    • Discussion of proposed standards revisions, review agencies for accreditation or reaccreditation, and general business of the Commission; February 18, 2020 @ 1:30 p.m. until February 19, 2020 @ 12:00 noon; World Golf Village Resort Renaissance 500 ...
      • Hearing Meeting: World Golf Village Resort Renaissance 500 South Legacy Trail St. Augustine, FL 32092
  • Florida Surplus Asset Fund Trust
    • AGENDA This meeting of the Board of Trustees for Florida Surplus Asset Fund Trust will be held on Thursday, January 30, 2020 at 12:00 p.m. at the City of Venice City Hall, Community Hall Room, 401 W Venice Avenue Venice, Florida 34285. Lunch will ...
      • Hearing Meeting: City of Venice City Hall, Community Hall Room, 401 W Venice Avenue Venice, Florida 34285
• Department of Education
  • Office of Early Learning
    • Committee discussions/recommendations and office updates.; January 30, 2019, 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. (or until business concludes); https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/683764695071070221
      • Hearing Meeting: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/683764695071070221
• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • Center for Independent Living in Central Florida, Inc.
    • Board Meeting; January 28, 2020 8:00 am; 720 N. Denning Dr. Winter Park, Fl. 32789
      • Hearing Meeting: 720 N. Denning Dr. Winter Park, Fl. 32789
  • Infinite Source Communications Group, LLC
    • The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) District Six will hold a Public Hearing for two repaving and safety improvement projects along State Road (SR) 932/NW 103 Street/49 Street from West 3 Avenue to East 10 Avenue, in Miami-Dade County. ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Hialeah-John F Kennedy Library 190 W 49 Street Hialeah, FL 33012
• Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
  • Division of Fruit and Vegetables
    • To discuss general Council business and funding for 2020.; February 11, 2020, 5:00 PM; Suwannee County Farm Bureau, 407 Dowling Avenue SE, Live Oak, FL 32064 (386) 362-1274
      • Hearing Meeting: Suwannee County Farm Bureau, 407 Dowling Avenue SE, Live Oak, FL 32064 (386) 362-1274
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Division of Certified Public Accounting
    • The Budget Task Force will meet to discuss the board's quarter financials.; February 5, 10:30 a.m. until all business is concluded; Conference Call dial in number 1(888)585-9008; Pass code number 683213166#
      • Hearing Meeting: Conference Call dial in number 1(888)585-9008; Pass code number 683213166#
• Department of Children and Families
  • Departmental
    • on-going Collier Community Alliance business.; Monday, January 27, 2020 at 12 noon; Collier County Government Complex Court Administration Conference Room, 5th Floor 3301 Tamiami Trail East, Naples
      • Hearing Meeting: Collier County Government Complex Court Administration Conference Room, 5th Floor 3301 Tamiami Trail East, Naples
    • on-going Lee County Community Alliance business.; Friday, January 24, 2020 at 8:30 am.; Joseph P. D’Alessandro Office Complex 2295 Victoria Avenue, Room 307 Fort Myers
      • Hearing Meeting: Joseph P. D’Alessandro Office Complex 2295 Victoria Avenue, Room 307 Fort Myers
• Florida Housing Finance Corporation
  • Departmental
    • CANCELED: The workshop will discuss a Request for Applications (RFA) 2020-102 SAIL Financing for Smaller Permanent Supportive Housing Developments for Persons with Special Needs; January 28, 2020, 2:00 p.m. (CANCELED); Canceled
      • Hearing Meeting: Canceled
• Department of Health
  • Office of Statewide Research
    • Department of Health Institutional Review Board; Wednesday January 22, 2020, 1:30 PM; meeting tel. 1 (888) 585-9008; meeting room. 852 642 835
      • Hearing Meeting: meeting tel. 1 (888) 585-9008; meeting room. 852 642 835
• Department of Management Services
  • Departmental
    • The Government Efficiency Task Force is meeting for the purpose of discussing issues related to state real estate, workplace strategies, and best practices in fleet management; all members of the public are welcome to attend and comment. ...
      • Hearing Meeting: 110 Senate Office Building, 404 South Monroe, Tallahassee, FL 32399

6. Notices of Petitions and Dispositions Regarding Declaratory Stat

• Department of Financial Services
  • Finance
    • Hourly, Inc.; On 1/15/2020, the Florida Office of Financial Regulation (Consumer Finance) received a Petition for Declaratory Statement from Hourly, Inc. The petition seeks a declaratory statement from the Office whether (a payroll service company ...
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Construction Industry Licensing Board
    • Manuel Blanco, filed on December 12, 2019.; Petitioner seeks a determination from the Board of whether a licensed contractor who possesses a certificate of competency issued by the Department of Business and Professional Regulation, is exempt from ...
  • Division of Alcoholic Beverages and Tobacco
    • Winn Dixie Store, Inc.; The petition seeks the agency's opinion as to whether section 561.42(1), Florida Statutes, and rules 61A-1.010 and 61A-1.0107, Florida Administrative Code, prohibit a distributor of alcoholic beverages from reimbursing the ...
• Department of Corrections
  • Departmental
    • Joel Biggs, DC# 519814.; The petition seeks to resolve a controversy or answer questions or doubts regarding the interpretation and application of the above-referenced rules as they relate to inmate discipline and the inmate dress code. Persons ...

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

• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Division of Pari-Mutuel Wagering
    • GEORGINA BAXTER-ROBERTS, Petitioner vs. DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL REGULATION, DIVISION OF PARI-MUTUEL WAGERING, Respondent.; Case No.: 19-4186RU; Rule No.: 61D-6.011; Dismissed

8. Notices Regarding Bids, Proposals and Purchasing

• Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission
  • Departmental
    • Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, Departmental
• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • Area Agency on Aging of Central Florida, Inc. dba Senior Resource Alliance
    • Other Agencies and Organizations, Area Agency on Aging of Central Florida, Inc. dba Senior Resource Alliance

9. Miscellaneous

• Department of Environmental Protection
  • Departmental
    • Department of Environmental Protection, Departmental
• Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles
  • Division of Motor Vehicles
    • Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles, Division of Motor Vehicles
• Department of State
  • Departmental
    • Department of State, Departmental