Vol. 43, No. 15 (01/24/2017)

1. Notices of Development of Proposed Rules and Negotiated Rulemaking

• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Board of Professional Geologists
    • The Board proposes the rule amendment to update the disciplinary guidelines.
    • The Board is creating this rule to set out violations that warrant a Notice of Non-Compliance.

2. Proposed Rules

• Department of Health
  • Board of Nursing
    • The purpose of the rule amendment is to identify approved certification programs for Psychiatric ARNPs to implement HB 977 (2016) and 394.455(35).
      • Due of Comment: 2/14/2017
• Agency for Health Care Administration
  • Medicaid
    • The purpose of the amendment to Rule 59G-1.045, Florida Administrative Code, is to update forms required by Florida Medicaid that impact multiple services.
      • Due of Comment: 2/14/2017
    • The purpose of Rule 59G-6.035, Florida Administrative Code (F.A.C.), is to establish Florida Medicaid’s reimbursement process for publicly owned or operated emergency transportation services providers that qualify for the Certified Public ...
      • Due of Comment: 2/14/2017

3. Notices of Changes, Corrections and Withdrawals

• Water Management Districts
  • Northwest Florida Water Management District
    • Processing of Permits, Transfer of Permits

4. Petitions and Dispositions Regarding Rule Variance or Waiver

• Department of Environmental Protection
  • Departmental
    • A Final Order Granting Variance was issued under Section 120.542, F.S., from the volatile organic compound (VOC) reasonably available control technology (RACT) requirements of Rule 62-296.513, Florida Administrative Code (F.A.C.), the Surface ...
• Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles
  • Division of Driver Licenses
    • Variance or Waiver from Barbara L. Reincke, Executive Director of West Central Florida Driver Improvement, Inc., 225 N.E. 14th Street, Ocala, FL 34470. Pursuant to Section 120.542, Fla. Stats., and rule 28-104.002, Fla. Admin. Code, the Petitioner ...
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Division of Hotels and Restaurants
    • On January 20, 2017, the Division issued an order. The Final Order was in response to a Petition for a Variance from Century Ambulance Service, filed November 15, 2016, and advertised on November 30, 2016, in Vol. 42, No.231, of the Florida ...

5. Notices of Meetings, Workshops and Public Hearings

• Water Management Districts
  • South Florida Water Management District
    • Quarterly meeting of the Everglades Technical Oversight Committee (TOC); January 31, 2017, 10:00 A.M. Quarterly meeting of the Everglades Technical Oversight Committee (TOC); SFWMD Headquarters, 3301 Gun Club Road, West Palm Beach, FL 33406
      • Hearing Meeting: SFWMD Headquarters, 3301 Gun Club Road, West Palm Beach, FL 33406
• Department of Transportation
  • Departmental
    • The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) District Two is hosting its inaugural Northeast Florida Freight Movement Forums. The forums will offer the opportunity to receive updates and provide feedback on the Northeast Florida Freight Movement ...
      • Hearing Meeting: FDOT District Two Jacksonville Urban Office Training Building, 2198 Edison Avenue, Jacksonville, FL 32204
• Department of Health
  • Departmental
    • Institutional Review Board (IRB) Conference call agenda items.; March 1, 2017, 9:00 a.m.; Telephone conference number: 1(888)670-3525; participant code: 2922384719#
      • Hearing Meeting: Telephone conference number: 1(888)670-3525; participant code: 2922384719#
• Regional Planning Councils
  • Northeast Florida Regional Planning Council
    • Regular Quarterly Meeting; February 8, 2017, 10:00 a.m.; Anheuser-Busch Brewery, 111 Busch Drive, Jacksonville 32218.
      • Hearing Meeting: Anheuser-Busch Brewery, 111 Busch Drive, Jacksonville 32218.
• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • AIM Engineering
    • FDOT will hold an alternatives public meeting for the State Road (SR) 60 Project Development and Environment (PD&E) study from County Road (CR) 630 in Polk County to east of the Kissimmee River Bridge, in Osceola County. This meeting is to provide ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Westgate River Ranch, Main Hall, 3200 River Ranch Boulevard, River Ranch, Florida 33867
• Department of Transportation
  • Departmental
    • Driveway/Median Openings; February 2, 2017 March 6, 2017 April 3, 2017 May 1, 2017 June 5, 2017 July 3, 2017 August 7, 2017 September 5, 2017 October 2, 2017 November 6, 2017 December 4, 2017; Florida Department of Transportation
      • Hearing Meeting: Florida Department of Transportation
• State Board of Administration
  • Florida Prepaid College Board
    • To validate the Evaluators’ recommendation to move forward to the Negotiation Phase for each responsive reply to Invitation to Negotiate, ITN 16-01, Customer Service and Records Administration Services.; Monday, January 30, 2017, beginning at 3:00 p....
      • Hearing Meeting: The Hermitage Centre, Sun Coast Conference Room, 1801 Hermitage Blvd., Tallahassee, Florida, 32308
• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • South Dade Soil and Water Conservation District
    • Regular agenda items for presentation to the Board of Supervisors, Ag Lab Report, MIL Report, and District Projects.; Friday, January 27, 2017 9:30 a.m.; USDA Florida City Service Center 1450 N. Krome Ave #102
      • Hearing Meeting: USDA Florida City Service Center 1450 N. Krome Ave #102
• Department of Education
  • Education Practices Commission
    • The Business Meeting Planning Meeting is to review items for the Business Meeting.; A Business Meeting Planning Meeting will begin at 4:00 PM or as soon thereafter as can be heard on January 30, 2017.; U.S. Toll Free: (877) 809-7262 Participant ...
      • Hearing Meeting: U.S. Toll Free: (877) 809-7262 Participant passcode: 881 830 87#
• Executive Office of the Governor
  • Departmental
    • Members of the Technology Workgroup will meet to conduct regular business of the workgroup.; January 27, 2017, 3:00pm - 5:00pm; Department of Children and Families, 1317 Winewood Boulevard, Building 1, Room 132, Tallahassee FL 32399
      • Hearing Meeting: Department of Children and Families, 1317 Winewood Boulevard, Building 1, Room 132, Tallahassee FL 32399
    • Ad Hoc meeting to review headline indicators and related data.; January 30, 2017, 1:00pm - 4:00pm; The Capitol. Governor's Cabinet Meeting Room, Lower Level, 400 S. Monroe Street, Tallahassee FL 32399
      • Hearing Meeting: The Capitol. Governor's Cabinet Meeting Room, Lower Level, 400 S. Monroe Street, Tallahassee FL 32399
• 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.; February 1, 2017, 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 Agriculture and Consumer Services
  • Division of Consumer Services
    • This is a regularly scheduled meeting of the Florida Amusement Device and Attraction Advisory Committee to discuss industry-related issues.; February 8, 2017, 10:00 a.m.; Equestrian Pavilion, Florida State Fairgrounds, 4800 US Highway 301, Tampa, ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Equestrian Pavilion, Florida State Fairgrounds, 4800 US Highway 301, Tampa, Florida
• Department of Health
  • Departmental
    • Institutional Review Board (IRB) Conference call agenda items.; March 1, 2017, 9:00am ; Conference call: 1(888)670-3525 participant code: 2922384719#
      • Hearing Meeting: Conference call: 1(888)670-3525 participant code: 2922384719#
    • Institutional Review Board (IRB) Conference call agenda items; March 15, 2017, 1:30pm; Conference Call: 1(888)670-3525 participant code: 2922384719#
      • Hearing Meeting: Conference Call: 1(888)670-3525 participant code: 2922384719#
    • Institutional Review Board (IRB) Conference call agenda items.; April 5, 2017, 9:00am; Telephone conference number: 1(888)670-3525 participant code: 2922384719#
      • Hearing Meeting: Telephone conference number: 1(888)670-3525 participant code: 2922384719#
• Public Service Commission
  • Departmental
    • The Florida Public Service Commission will consider at its February 7, 2017 Commission Conference, Docket No. 160244-GU Application for Authorization to Issue Common Stock, Preferred Stock, and Secured and/or Unsecured Debt, and to Enter into ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Commission Hearing Room 148, Betty Easley Conference Center, 4075 Esplanade Way, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0850.
    • To consider those matters ready for decision. LEGAL AUTHORITY AND JURISDICTION: Chapters 120, 350, 364, 366, and 367, F.S. Persons who may be affected by Commission action on certain items on the Conference agenda may be allowed to address the ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Room 148, Betty Easley Conference Center, 4075 Esplanade Way, Tallahassee, Florida.
    • To discuss and make decisions on matters affecting Commission operations. Internal Affairs Agendas and FPSC contact information is available at www.floridapsc.com. ADA: Persons needing ADA accommodation to participate should contact the FPSC at ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Room 105, Gerald L. Gunter Building, 2540 Shumard Oak Boulevard, Tallahassee, Florida.
• Metropolitan Planning Organizations
  • Departmental
    • Discussing activities and accomplishments by the MPOAC the past 18 months including the performance of the Executive Director.; January 25, 2017 at 4:00 p.m.; Boca Raton City Hall, 201 W Palmetto Park Rd., Boca Raton, FL 33432.
      • Hearing Meeting: Boca Raton City Hall, 201 W Palmetto Park Rd., Boca Raton, FL 33432.
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Board of Landscape Architecture
    • General Board Business and Application Review.; Tuesday, February 14, 2017, 11:00 am; Telephone number: 1(888)670-3525, participant pass code: 8357925709#
      • Hearing Meeting: Telephone number: 1(888)670-3525, participant pass code: 8357925709#
  • Board of Veterinary Medicine
    • Probable Cause Panel meeting portions which may be closed to the public. Agenda available on request.; Friday, February 17, 2017, at 9:30 am; Telephone: (888) 670-3525, Conference Code: 5213141638
      • Hearing Meeting: Telephone: (888) 670-3525, Conference Code: 5213141638
• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • Lee Modica & Associates
    • The Art Selection Committee for Art in State Buildings Project DMS 14008000, Fourth District Court of Appeal in West Palm Beach, is meeting to evaluate submissions and to select artist finalists.; Wednesday, February 1, 2017, 9:30 a.m.; Conference ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Conference Room, Fourth District Court of Appeal, 1525 Palm Beach Lakes Boulevard, West Palm Beach FL 33401
    • The Art Selection Committee for the new Melbourne Clinic is meeting to evaluate submissions and to select artwork or artist finalists.; Friday, February 3, 2017, 9:00 a.m.; Department of Health in Brevard County, Melbourne Clinic, 601 E. University ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Department of Health in Brevard County, Melbourne Clinic, 601 E. University Blvd, Melbourne FL 32901
    • The Art Selection Committee for the new Cocoa Operations Center is meeting to evaluate plans for the new facility and to determine potential artwork sites and themes.; Thursday, February 2, 2017, 1:30 p.m.; Conference Room, Cocoa Operations Center, ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Conference Room, Cocoa Operations Center, 555 Camp Road, Cocoa FL 32927
  • Florida College System Risk Management Consortium
    • General Business Meeting; Friday, January 27, 2017; Renaissance Orlando Airport Hotel
      • Hearing Meeting: Renaissance Orlando Airport Hotel
• Agency for Health Care Administration
  • Medicaid
    • Medicaid Comprehensive Quality Strategy (CQS) report to be submitted to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services in 2017. SUMMARY DESCRIPTION OF CQS REPORT: 1. The Agency for Health Care Administration is compiling a new Comprehensive ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Agency for Health Care Administration, 2727 Mahan Drive, Building 3, Conference Room A, Tallahassee, FL 32308

6. Notices Regarding Bids, Proposals and Purchasing

• Department of Management Services
  • Division of Building Construction
    • Department of Management Services, Division of Building Construction
• Department of Education
  • University of South Florida
    • Department of Education, University of South Florida

7. Miscellaneous

• Water Management Districts
  • South Florida Water Management District
    • Water Management Districts, South Florida Water Management District
• Department of Health
  • Board of Nursing
    • Department of Health, Board of Nursing
• Department of State
  • Departmental
    • Department of State, Departmental