Vol. 44, No. 14 (01/22/2018)

1. Notices of Development of Proposed Rules and Negotiated Rulemaking

• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Division of Pari-Mutuel Wagering
    • The purpose of this Notice of Rule Development is to further clarify and describe the procedures performed by the Division in collecting samples from greyhounds and to create a rule specific to the greyhound sample collection process.

2. Proposed Rules

• Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission
  • Freshwater Fish and Wildlife
    • The purpose of the proposed rule amendment is to provide a definition for the term “pre-charged pneumatic air gun.” The effect of the proposed rule amendment will be to ensure that pre-charged pneumatic air guns allowed for taking wildlife meet the ...
      • Due of Comment: 2/12/2018
• Department of Health
  • Board of Massage Therapy
    • The board proposes the rule amendment to substantially rewrite the rule.
      • Due of Comment: 2/12/2018
• Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission
  • Freshwater Fish and Wildlife
    • The purpose of the proposed rule amendment is to revise regulations pertaining to special-use permits and special-opportunity hunting and fishing. The effect of the proposed rule amendment will be to enable the agency to better manage fish and ...
      • Due of Comment: 2/12/2018
• Department of Health
  • Board of Massage Therapy
    • Substantial rewrite to update and clarify the rule and incorporate application.
      • Due of Comment: 2/12/2018
• Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission
  • Freshwater Fish and Wildlife
    • The purpose of the proposed rule amendment is to revise regulations pertaining to hunting migratory birds other than ducks and coots. The effect of the proposed rule amendment will be to enable the agency to better manage fish and wildlife resources.
      • Due of Comment: 2/12/2018
• Department of Health
  • Board of Massage Therapy
    • The board proposes the rule amendment to add a continuing education provider.
      • Due of Comment: 2/12/2018
    • 64B7-25.001 To clarify licensing requirements for massage therapists in the State of Florida 54B7-25.0011 Being repealed 64B7-25.004 To open additional pathways to licensure by endorsement for therapists licensed in other states by allowing ...
      • Due of Comment: 2/12/2018
• Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission
  • Freshwater Fish and Wildlife
    • The purpose of the proposed rule amendment is to update the allowable methods of take for wildlife (except migratory birds during migratory bird seasons) on Wildlife Management Areas (WMAs). The effect of the proposed rule amendment would be to ...
      • Due of Comment: 2/12/2018
    • The purpose of the proposed rule amendment is to revise specific area regulations on miscellaneous areas, specifically for Babcock Ranch Preserve, and conform date changes to calendar year. In addition, the proposed rule amendment establishes the ...
      • Due of Comment: 2/12/2018
    • The purpose of the proposed rule amendment is to revise specific area regulations on Wildlife Management Areas (WMAs) in the Southwest Region and conform date changes to calendar year. In addition, the proposed rule amendment would establish ...
      • Due of Comment: 2/12/2018
    • The purpose of the proposed rule amendment is to revise specific area regulations on wildlife management areas (WMAs) in the North Central Region and conform date changes to calendar year. The effect of the proposed rule amendment will be to enable ...
      • Due of Comment: 2/12/2018
    • The purpose of the proposed rule amendment is to revise specific area regulations on Wildlife Management Areas (WMAs) in the Northwest Region and conform date changes to calendar year. In addition, the proposed rule amendment would establish Plank ...
      • Due of Comment: 2/12/2018
    • The purpose of the proposed rule amendment is to remove certain restrictions on methods for taking deer and wild turkeys. The effect of the proposed rule amendment will be to allow the use of pre-charged pneumatic air guns propelling a single ...
      • Due of Comment: 2/12/2018
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Drugs, Devices and Cosmetics
    • To create a new rule to provide language and incorporate by reference, the Application for Change of Mailing Address.
      • Due of Comment: 2/12/2018
    • To create a new rule to provide language and incorporate by reference, the Application for Name Change.
      • Due of Comment: 2/12/2018
    • To create a new rule to provide language and incorporate by reference, the Application for Certificate of Free Sale.
      • Due of Comment: 2/12/2018
• Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission
  • Freshwater Fish and Wildlife
    • The purpose of the proposed rule amendment is to revise specific area regulations on Wildlife Management Areas (WMAs) in the South Region and conform date changes to calendar year. The effect of the proposed rule amendment will be to enable the ...
      • Due of Comment: 2/12/2018
    • The purpose of the proposed rule amendment is to revise specific area regulations on wildlife management areas (WMAs) in the Northeast Region and conform date changes to calendar year. The effect of the proposed rule amendment will be to enable the ...
      • Due of Comment: 2/12/2018
    • The purpose of the proposed rule amendment is to update the allowable methods of take for wildlife (except migratory birds during migratory bird seasons) during the established archery and spring turkey seasons on Wildlife and Environmental Areas (...
      • Due of Comment: 2/12/2018
    • The purpose of the proposed rule amendment is to revise specific area regulations on Wildlife and Environmental Areas (WEAs) and conform date changes to calendar year. The effect of the proposed rule amendment will be to enable the agency to better ...
      • Due of Comment: 2/12/2018
    • The purpose of the proposed rule amendment is to allow for the air gun as a method of take for certain frogs, specifically those not listed in chapter 68A-27, or otherwise restricted. The effect of the proposed rule amendment will be the allowance ...
      • Due of Comment: 2/12/2018

3. Petitions and Dispositions Regarding Rule Variance or Waiver

• Florida Housing Finance Corporation
  • Departmental
    • On January 17, 2018, Centerra Associates, Ltd, withdrew its request for a waiver of Rule 67-48.020(5), F.A.C. The Petition was filed on November 20, 2017, and notice of receipt of the petition was published on November 21 2017, in Volume 43, Number ...
    • On January 17, 2018, Douglas Pointe Preservation, Ltd, withdrew its request for a waiver of Rule 67-21.002(9, (85), F.A.C. The Petition was filed on December 11, 2017, and notice of receipt of the petition was published on December 13, 2017, in ...
    • On January 17, 2018, Cameron Creek Preservation, Ltd, withdrew its request for a waiver of Rule 67-21.002(9), (85), F.A.C. The Petition was filed on December 11, 2017, and notice of receipt of the petition was published on December 13, 2017, in ...
    • On April 21, 2017, Monterey Point Apartments; Bonita Pointe Apartments; Alhambra Cove Apartments; Hibiscus Point Apartments; Tuscany Place Apartments; Marbrisa Apartments; Doral Terrace Apartments; St. Croix Apartments; Heron Pointe Apartments; ...
• Department of Health
  • Board of Chiropractic Medicine
    • variance or waiver filed by Dr. J. Philip Palmer, D.C. Although no specific rule is mentioned in the petition, it appears that the Petitioner is seeking a waiver or variance of Rule 64B2-13.004, F.A.C., which specifies the required criteria for ...
• Agency for Health Care Administration
  • Medicaid
    • On January 16, 2018, the Agency issued a Final Order Granting Temporary Variance from or Waiver of Rule 59G-13.070. The Agency’s order was filed in response to a Petition for Variance from or Waiver of Rule 59G-13.070 (“Petition”), filed on behalf ...
• Department of Health
  • Board of Pharmacy
    • variance or waiver filed by Thomas E. Henry III, MBA, RPh, CPh, Chief Pharmacy Officer, on behalf of Moffitt Cancer Center seeking a variance or waiver of the requirement of Rule 64B16-27.797, Florida Administrative Code, and the rule’s ...
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Board of Professional Engineers
    • variance and waiver filed by Behnam Golestani, Ph.D. Although no specific rule is mentioned in the petition, it appears that the Petitioner is seeking a variance or waiver of Rule 61G15-20.007(1)(a), F.A.C., regarding the requirement that ...
• Department of Health
  • Board of Pharmacy
    • variance or waiver filed by Lakeview Pharmacy, seeking a waiver of the requirement of Rule 64B16-28.1081, Florida Administrative Code, which requires that any person who receives a community pharmacy permit pursuant to Section 465.108, F.S., and ...
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Division of Hotels and Restaurants
    • an Emergency Variance for Subparagraph 61C-1.004(2)(a), Florida Administrative Code, Paragraph 61C-4.010(7), Florida Administrative Code, Paragraph 61C-4.010(6), Florida Administrative Code, and Section 6-402.11, 2009 FDA Food Code from Kerly's BBQ ...
• Water Management Districts
  • Southwest Florida Water Management District
    • On January 19, 2018, the Southwest Florida Water Management District has issued an order granting a variance. Petitioner's Name: Strathmore Riverside Villas Association, Inc. – File Tracking No. 18-4274 Date Petition Filed: December 19, 2017 ...
    • On January 19, 2018, the Southwest Florida Water Management District has issued an order granting a variance. Petitioner's Name: Hampton Hills, LLC – File Tracking No. 17-4268 Date Petition Filed: September 26, 2017 Rule No.: 40D-22.201, F.A.C. ...

4. Notices of Meetings, Workshops and Public Hearings

• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • Carpe Diem Community Solutions, Inc.
    • A public hearing will be held concerning the U.S. 331 Project Development and Environment (PD&E) Study from Coy Burgess Loop Road to the Alabama state line in Walton County. Current and projected traffic forecasts indicate the level of service does ...
      • Hearing Meeting: DeFuniak Springs Community Center Main Auditorium, 361 North 10th Street, DeFuniak Springs
• Department of Management Services
  • State Retirement Commission
    • To conduct hearings pursuant to Section 121.23, Florida Statutes, and to consider other matters related to the business of the Commission.; February 5, 2018, 9:00 a.m.; Betty Easley Conference Center, Room 152, 4075 Esplanade Way, Tallahassee, ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Betty Easley Conference Center, Room 152, 4075 Esplanade Way, Tallahassee, Florida 32399
• Department of Education
  • State Board of Education
    • Pubic Forum of The Florida Rehabilitation Council for the Blind. The Division of Blind Services helps individuals with visual impairments to achieve employment and independence under Title 1 of the Rehab Act. The public forum is for consumer input ...
      • Hearing Meeting: The Embassy Suites, 1100 Southeast 17th Street, Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33316.
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Barbers' Board
    • General business.; April 15, 2018, 9:00 a.m.; Embassy Suites Orlando North, 225 Shorecrest Drive, Altamonte Springs, FL 32701 (407) 571-3434.
      • Hearing Meeting: Embassy Suites Orlando North, 225 Shorecrest Drive, Altamonte Springs, FL 32701 (407) 571-3434.
  • Board of Cosmetology
    • General business.; April 16-17, 2018, 9:00 a.m.; Embassy Suites Orlando North, 225 Shorecrest Drive, Altamonte Springs, FL 32701 (407) 571-3434.
      • Hearing Meeting: Embassy Suites Orlando North, 225 Shorecrest Drive, Altamonte Springs, FL 32701 (407) 571-3434.
• 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 #
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Florida Real Estate Appraisal Board
    • Official business of the Appraisal Board - topics include, but are not limited to, proposed legislation affecting Chapter 475, Part II, F.S., Chapter 61J1, F.A.C. rule amendments, budget discussions, education issues, petitions for declaratory ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Zora Neale Hurston Building, North Tower, Suite N901, 400 W. Robinson St., Orlando, FL 32801
    • To conduct a private meeting to review cases to determine probable cause and to conduct a public meeting to review cases where probable cause was previously found. Portions of the probable cause proceedings are not open to the public. All or part of ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Zora Neale Hurston Building, 400 West Robinson Street, Suite N901, Orlando, Florida 32801
• Water Management Districts
  • South Florida Water Management District
    • A Public Forum of the Water Resources Analysis Coalition (WRAC) regarding water resources protection, water supply and flood protection issues. The public is advised that it is possible that one or more members of the Governing Board of the South ...
      • Hearing Meeting: District Headquarters, 3301 Gun Club Road, West Palm Beach, FL 33406
• Department of Children and Families
  • Office on Homelessness
    • CONTINUUM OF CARE COMMITTEE: This conference call will address the committees’ continued development of policy recommendations and work tasks to address the Council’s Annual Report on recommendations from continuum of care lead agencies to end ...
      • Hearing Meeting: 1-888-670-3525 / Enter participant code: 701-539-8451#
• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • Foundation for Indigent Guardianship
    • FIG Special-Called Board Meeting regarding need for public guardianship cost survey; January 25, 2018, 2:00 p.m.; telephonic conference call
      • Hearing Meeting: telephonic conference call
• Department of Elder Affairs
  • Departmental
    • General updates on departmental programs. A copy of the agenda may be obtained by contacting Jenny Rojas at rojasj@elderaffairs.org or 850-414-2000. Pursuant to the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act, any person requiring special ...
      • Hearing Meeting: The telephone conference call number is: 1-888-670-3525, and the participant conference code is: 962 076 0613
• Regional Planning Councils
  • Northeast Florida Regional Planning Council
    • Regular Meeting.; February 1, 2018: Personnel, Budget & Finance Policy Committee at 9:30am; Board of Directors at 10:00am. Please check our website at www.nefrc.org for any changes.; 100 Festival Park Avenue, Jacksonville, FL 32202.
      • Hearing Meeting: 100 Festival Park Avenue, Jacksonville, FL 32202.
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Drugs, Devices and Cosmetics
    • General Business; February 15, 2018 at 9:30 a.m. Conference Call Number 1-888-670-3525 Conference Code 9259887749; Homewood Suites, 2987 Apalachee Parkway, Tallahassee, FL 32301 850-402.9400
      • Hearing Meeting: Homewood Suites, 2987 Apalachee Parkway, Tallahassee, FL 32301 850-402.9400
• Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
  • Florida Forest Service
    • Allow the Babcock Ranch Advisory Group to assist FFS by providing guidance and advice concerning the management and stewardship of the Babcock Ranch Preserve. Comments may be presented orally or in writing at the hearing. Written comments may also ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Charlotte Harbor Event and Conference Center 75 Taylor Street, Myakka Rooms A & B Punta Gorda, Florida 33950
• Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission
  • Departmental
    • This is the meeting of the Fish and Wildlife Research Institute Grants Program Committee to evaluate a proposal to conduct a multivariate statistical technique to provide an estimate of the extent of black bear habitat throughout Florida, ranked by ...
      • Hearing Meeting: : Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) at the Florida Fish and Wildlife Research Institute, Room 2015-A, 100 8th Avenue S.E., St. Petersburg, Florida, 33701 and FWC at the Koger Atkins Building, Room 101, 1320 Executive Center Dr, Tallahassee, FL 32301. Video conferencing will be used. Interested persons may participate through video conferencing by appearing in person at the Florida Fish and Wildlife Research Institute, Room 2015-A, 100 8th Avenue S.E., St. Petersburg, Florida, 33701 or the FFWC, Koger Atkins Building, Room 101, 1320 Executive Center Dr, Tallahassee, FL 32301.
• Department of Education
  • Commission for Independent Education
    • To review and discuss service on the Commission and the regulatory requirements of Chapter 1005, Florida Statutes and Chapter 6E, Florida Administrative Code as they pertain to the licensure of private postsecondary institutions in Florida.; January ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Mission Inn Resort and Club, 10400 County Road 48, Howey In The Hills, Florida 34737

5. Notices Regarding Bids, Proposals and Purchasing

• Department of Children and Families
  • Departmental
    • Department of Children and Families, Departmental
• Department of Education
  • University of Florida
    • Department of Education, University of Florida

6. Miscellaneous

• Agency for Health Care Administration
  • Certificate of Need
    • Agency for Health Care Administration, Certificate of Need
• Department of Children and Families
  • Economic Self-Sufficiency Program
    • Department of Children and Families, Economic Self-Sufficiency Program
• Department of Economic Opportunity
  • Division of Community Development
    • Department of Economic Opportunity, Division of Community Development
• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • CITY OF WINTER HAVEN
    • Other Agencies and Organizations, CITY OF WINTER HAVEN
• Department of State
  • Departmental
    • Department of State, Departmental
• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • Town of Dundee
    • Other Agencies and Organizations, Town of Dundee