Vol. 44, No. 15 (01/23/2018)

1. Notices of Development of Proposed Rules and Negotiated Rulemaking

• Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission
  • Freshwater Fish and Wildlife
    • The purpose and effect of this rule development effort is to analyze the current rules during calendar year 2018 to determine if adjustments are needed to ensure the safety of the general public and the possessors of wildlife, and to ensure the ...
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Board of Veterinary Medicine
    • The proposed amendment will bring the rule into compliance with HB 741.
    • Update rule text regarding diagnostic imaging.
• Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
  • Division of Agricultural Environmental Services
    • The purpose and effect of this rule is consistency with the most recent version of 40 CFR Part 170, the Worker Protection Standard.

2. Proposed Rules

• Department of Education
  • Office of Early Learning
    • The purpose of the rule revision is to update the process for review and approval of curriculum for the School Readiness Program.
      • Due of Comment: 2/13/2018

3. Petitions and Dispositions Regarding Rule Variance or Waiver

• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Board of Accountancy
    • variance or waiver filed by Jennifer Maynard, seeking a variance or waiver of Rule 61H1-28.0052(1)(b), Florida Administrative Code, that requires candidates to pass all four test sections of the CPA Examination within a rolling eighteen-month period,...
    • variance or waiver filed by Jennifer Vanessa Trujillo, seeking a variance or waiver of Rule 61H1-28.0052(1)(b), Florida Administrative Code, that requires candidates to pass all four test sections of the CPA Examination within a rolling eighteen-...
• Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles
  • Division of Driver Licenses
    • That Robert Willis' Petition for Permanent Variance from the Provisions of F.A.C. Rule 15A-5.011(5), filed on September 25, 2017, notice published in the F.A.R. on October 10, 2017, is Denied. The Final Order denying permanent variance was issued on ...

4. Notices of Meetings, Workshops and Public Hearings

• Executive Office of the Governor
  • Departmental
    • The State Board of Administration will take action on matters duly presented on its agenda, which may include such matters as Executive Director’s reports; approval of fiscal sufficiency of state bond issues; approval of sale of local bonds at an ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Cabinet Meeting Room, Lower Level, The Capitol, Tallahassee, Florida
• Department of Education
  • State Board of Education
    • Quarterly Business Meeting of the Florida Rehabilitation Council for the Blind.; February 6, 2018, 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m., February 7, 2018, 9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.; The Embassy Suites, 1100 Southeast 17th Street, Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33316.
      • Hearing Meeting: The Embassy Suites, 1100 Southeast 17th Street, Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33316.
• Board of Trustees of The Internal Improvement Trust Fund
  • Departmental
    • The purpose of this meeting is to allow for public comment on the planned seawall restoration of the St. George Causeway Critical Wildlife Area.; Wednesday, February 7, 2018, 6:00 p.m.; The Apalachicola National Estuarine Research Reserve's Nature ...
      • Hearing Meeting: The Apalachicola National Estuarine Research Reserve's Nature Center, 108 Island Drive, Eastpoint, FL 32328
• Department of State
  • Division of Cultural Affairs
    • General Business; Monday, February 5, 2018, 10:00 a.m.; R.A. Gray Building, 1st Floor, 500 S. Bronough St., Tallahassee
      • Hearing Meeting: R.A. Gray Building, 1st Floor, 500 S. Bronough St., Tallahassee
• Department of Elder Affairs
  • Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program
    • South Central Council business; February 8, 2018, May 10, 2018; August 9, 2018; November 8, 2018, 1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.; February Location: United Way of Central Florida, 5605 US HWY 98 S, Lakeland, FL 33812 ; May, August, November Location: TBA.
      • Hearing Meeting: February Location: United Way of Central Florida, 5605 US HWY 98 S, Lakeland, FL 33812 ; May, August, November Location: TBA.
• Department of Health
  • Board of Massage Therapy
    • Review of cases on which a determination of existence of probable cause has already been made.; February 28, 2018, 9:00 am; Conference call phone number 1(888)670-3525, participant code 2597709961
      • Hearing Meeting: Conference call phone number 1(888)670-3525, participant code 2597709961
• Department of Elder Affairs
  • Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program
    • Panhandle Council business; Feb 21, 2018; May 16, 2018; Aug 15, 2018; Nov 14, 2018, 1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. EST; Department of Environmental Protection, 3800 Common Wealth Blvd., Carr Bldg., Rm 170, Tallahassee, FL
      • Hearing Meeting: Department of Environmental Protection, 3800 Common Wealth Blvd., Carr Bldg., Rm 170, Tallahassee, FL
• Florida Housing Finance Corporation
  • Departmental
    • The workshop will be held to solicit comments and suggestions from interested persons relative to Florida Housing’s proposed RFA 2018-103 Housing Credit and SAIL Financing for the Development of Housing for Homeless Persons. The call-in ...
      • 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 workshop will be held to solicit comments and suggestions from interested persons relative to Florida Housing’s proposed RFA 2018-108 Financing for the Development of Housing for Persons with Disabling Conditions or Developmental Disabilities. ...
      • 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 workshop will be held to solicit comments and suggestions from interested persons relative to Florida Housing’s proposed RFA 2018-104 SAIL Financing for Farmworker and Commercial Fishing Worker Housing. The call-in instructions and agenda for ...
      • 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.
• Department of Education
  • Departmental
    • Florida Rehabilitation Council VR Policy; Thursday, February 1, 2018, 10:00 0 11:30 a.m. EST (or until complete); Conference Call - (888) 670-3525 and Code (7513637441)
      • Hearing Meeting: Conference Call - (888) 670-3525 and Code (7513637441)
• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • QCAusa
    • Financial Management No.: 437701-1-52-01 Project Description: Design project for I-95 Lighting Project from the northbound rest area to south of SR-714/Martin Highway in Martin County. The lighting project also includes providing cross slope ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Equine Rescue Community Center 6450 S.W. Martin Highway, Palm City, FL 34990
• Department of Management Services
  • Commission on Human Relations
    • This meeting will be held to discuss the daily functions and activities of the Commission.; Tuesday, January 30, 2018 at 10:00 AM EST.; Call 1 (888) 670-3525 and when prompted, enter passcode 9988442611, followed by the # key.
      • Hearing Meeting: Call 1 (888) 670-3525 and when prompted, enter passcode 9988442611, followed by the # key.
• 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 31, 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 Law Enforcement
  • Departmental
    • A conference call convening the committees of the MEPIC Advisory Board to discuss issues related to the Strategic Plan.; Wednesday, January 24, 2018 Awareness and Prevention—1:00 PM – 2:00 PM Response and Recovery—2:00 PM – 3:00 PM ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Conference Call Toll Free: 1 877 739 5902 US Number: +1 (786) 535-3119 Access Code: 701-160-597 Meeting Link: https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/701160597
• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • William W. "Bill" Hinkley Center for Solid and Hazardous Waste Management
    • The Hinkley Center for Solid and Hazardous Waste Management Research Selection Committee will hold our Preproposal Conference Call to discuss prepropsals submitted by researchers from varying Florida universities for the upcoming funding cycle. ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Conference Call
• Department of Health
  • Division of Health Access and Tobacco
    • This is a meeting of an Advisory Council required by Florida Statute 381.84. The council meets four times per year to provide advice to the Department of Health relating to the Comprehensive Tobacco Education and Use Prevention Program. The meetings ...
      • Hearing Meeting: 4052 Bald Cypress Way, 3rd Floor, Room 301, Tallahassee, Florida 32399 or by telephone, 1 888 640 7162, conference code: 121-632-949 https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/121632949
  • Board of Massage Therapy
    • Review of cases on which a determination of existence of probable cause has already been made.; Wednesday, February 14, 2018, 9:00am; Conference call phone number 1(888)670-3525, participant code 2597709961
      • Hearing Meeting: Conference call phone number 1(888)670-3525, participant code 2597709961
    • Review of cases on which a determination of existence of probable cause has already been made; Wednesday, March 14, 2018, 9:00am; Conference call phone number 1(888)670-3525, participant code 2597709961
      • Hearing Meeting: Conference call phone number 1(888)670-3525, participant code 2597709961
  • Division of Family Health Services
    • The purpose of this Legislative Committee conference call is to discuss the upcoming legislative visits scheduled for February 7, 2018 as well as bills recently passed. Information regarding Communication Access Realtime Translation Services (CART) ...
      • Hearing Meeting: This meeting is being held via conference call and may be accessed by dialing 1(888)670-3525; conference code: 2986885090#
• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • Moffitt Cancer Center & Research Institute
    • A RE-NOTICE to indicate that an agenda is available on the website for this Medical Marijuana Research & Education Board Meeting.; Monday, January 29, 2018, 10:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.; Moffitt McKinley Outpatient Center, first floor Gruden Meeting Room, ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Moffitt McKinley Outpatient Center, first floor Gruden Meeting Room, 10920 N. McKinley Drive, Tampa FL 33612
• Department of Health
  • Board of Massage Therapy
    • Review of cases on which a determination of existence of probable cause has already been made.; Wednesday, March 28, 2018, 9:00 am; Conference call phone number 1(888)670-3525, participant code 2597709961
      • Hearing Meeting: Conference call phone number 1(888)670-3525, participant code 2597709961
    • Review of cases on which a determination of existence of probable cause has already been made.; Wednesday, April 25, 2018, 9:00 am; Conference call phone number 1(888)670-3525, participant code 2597709961
      • Hearing Meeting: Conference call phone number 1(888)670-3525, participant code 2597709961
    • Review of cases on which a determination of existence of probable cause has already been made.; Wednesday, May 23, 2018, 3:15 pm; Conference call phone number 1(888)670-3525, participant code 2597709961
      • Hearing Meeting: Conference call phone number 1(888)670-3525, participant code 2597709961
• Department of State
  • Division of Historical Resources
    • Quarterly board meeting of the Friends of Florida History. The Finance and Investment committee will meet at 9:30 a.m. followed immediately by the full board meeting.; January 26, 2018, 9:30 a.m. to conclusion.; Trade Commission of Spain in Miami ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Trade Commission of Spain in Miami 2655 Le Jeune Road, Suite 1114, Coral Gables, FL 33134 Joining Via Teleconference: 1.888.670.3525 & Passcode 1526050922 #
• Department of Health
  • Board of Massage Therapy
    • Review of cases on which a determination of existence of probable cause has already been made.; Wednesday, June 27, 2018, 9:00 am; Conference call phone number 1(888)670-3525, participant code 2597709961
      • Hearing Meeting: Conference call phone number 1(888)670-3525, participant code 2597709961
    • Review of cases on which a determination of existence of probable cause has already been made.; Wednesday, July 11, 2018, 9:00 am; Conference call phone number 1(888)670-3525, participant code 2597709961
      • Hearing Meeting: Conference call phone number 1(888)670-3525, participant code 2597709961
    • Review of cases on which a determination of existence of probable cause has already been made.; Wednesday, August 22, 2018, 9:00 am; Conference call phone number 1(888)670-3525, participant code 2597709961
      • Hearing Meeting: Conference call phone number 1(888)670-3525, participant code 2597709961
    • Review of cases on which a determination of existence of probable cause has already been made.; Wednesday, September 26, 2018, 9:00 am; Conference call phone number 1(888)670-3525, participant code 2597709961
      • Hearing Meeting: Conference call phone number 1(888)670-3525, participant code 2597709961
    • Review of cases on which a determination of existence of probable cause has already been made.; Wednesday, October 31, 2018, 9:00 am; Conference call phone number 1(888)670-3525, participant code 2597709961
      • Hearing Meeting: Conference call phone number 1(888)670-3525, participant code 2597709961
    • Review of cases on which a determination of existence of probable cause has already been made.; Wednesday, November 28, 2018, 9:00 am; Conference call phone number 1(888)670-3525, participant code 2597709961
      • Hearing Meeting: Conference call phone number 1(888)670-3525, participant code 2597709961
    • Review of cases on which a determination of existence of probable cause has already been made.; Wednesday, December 19, 2018, 3:15 pm; Conference call phone number 1(888)670-3525, participant code 2597709961
      • Hearing Meeting: Conference call phone number 1(888)670-3525, participant code 2597709961
• Water Management Districts
  • Northwest Florida Water Management District
    • (1) Opening of proposals for Request For Proposals 18-001 for Water Supply Planning and Economic Analysis; (2) Selection Committee meeting to finalize and announce rankings for Request for Proposals 18-001.; MARCH 2, 2018 2:00 PM ET MARCH 14, 2018 ...
      • Hearing Meeting: DISTRICT HEADQUARTERS 81 WATER MANAGEMENT DRIVE HAVANA, FLORIDA 32333
• Department of Management Services
  • E911 Board
    • To discuss material relating to the Florida E911 Annual Report You may join the meeting using your Smart Phone, computer or tablet. http://global.gotomeeting.com/join/802085821 Join by conference Call: 888-670-3525 Conference Code: 2323004133; ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Teleconference Call

5. Notices of Petitions and Dispositions Regarding Declaratory Stat

• Department of Corrections
  • Departmental
    • Stephen Ruggles, DC# X41365; The petition alleges that it seeks to “ensure fairness and satisfy due process during the course of a rating gain time and the writing disciplinary reports for an inmate detained in the Florida Department of Corrections.”...
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Departmental
    • Drum Circle Distilling, LLC; Drum Circle Distilling, LLC, in accordance with section 565.03(2)(c), Florida Statutes, may offer for sale to consumers, at its souvenir gift shop, branded products for off-premises consumption, that are comprised of a ...

6. Notices Regarding Bids, Proposals and Purchasing

• Department of Education
  • Departmental
    • Department of Education, Departmental
• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • Ajax Building Corporation
    • Other Agencies and Organizations, Ajax Building Corporation

7. Miscellaneous

• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • Escambia County Attorney’s Office
    • Other Agencies and Organizations, Escambia County Attorney’s Office
• Department of Juvenile Justice
  • Departmental
    • Department of Juvenile Justice, Departmental
• Department of State
  • Division of Library and Information Services
    • Department of State, Division of Library and Information Services
• Agency for Health Care Administration
  • Certificate of Need
    • Agency for Health Care Administration, Certificate of Need
• Department of State
  • Departmental
    • Department of State, Departmental