Vol. 46, No. 16 (01/24/2020)

1. Notices of Development of Proposed Rules and Negotiated Rulemaking

• Agency for Health Care Administration
  • Medicaid
    • The purpose of the amendment to Rule 59G-4.002, Florida Administrative Code, (F.A.C.), is to update fee schedules and billing codes in the existing rule.

2. Proposed Rules

• Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
  • Division of Plant Industry
    • This rulemaking is to revise provisions of the rule necessitated by amendments to Section 1004.4473, Florida Statutes.
      • Due of Comment: 2/14/2020
• Department of Financial Services
  • Division of Accounting and Auditing
    • The purpose and effect of this rulemaking is to update certain definitions to agree with generally accepted accounting principles, to increase the current thresholds for recording tangible personal property inventory, to add the term “attractive ...
      • Due of Comment: 2/14/2020
    • The purpose and effect of this rulemaking is to update certain definitions to agree with generally accepted accounting principles, to increase the current thresholds for recording tangible personal property inventory, to add the term “attractive ...
      • Due of Comment: 2/14/2020

3. Notices of Changes, Corrections and Withdrawals

• Department of Health
  • Board of Nursing
    • Definitions
• Department of Corrections
  • Departmental
    • Specialized Programs Institutions

4. Emergency Rules

• Department of the Lottery
  • Departmental
    • Triple Cash Promotion
    • Triple Cash Retailer Promotion
    • Retailer Responsibilities
• Department of Health
  • Departmental
    • Testing Methods
    • Submission of Product for Testing
    • CMTL Sample Testing
    • Quality Control Samples
    • CMTL Calibration Standards
    • CMTL Certification of Analysis
    • CMTL Background Screening

5. Petitions and Dispositions Regarding Rule Variance or Waiver

• Department of Environmental Protection
  • Departmental
    • variance pursuant to section 120.542, F.S. from The Horne Corporation d/b/a/ Magnolia Estates of Central Florida. The petition requested a variance from Rule 62-699.310(2)(a)1., F.A.C., at Magnolia Mobile Home Park’s wastewater treatment facility, ...
• Department of Law Enforcement
  • Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission
    • permanent waiver of paragraph 11B-27.00213(4), F.A.C. from Mekeba Brown. The Petitioner wishes to permanently waive that portion of the rule that states: Agencies applying to temporarily employ or appoint an individual who has had a previous TEA ...
    • temporary waiver of Rule 11B-27.002(4), F.A.C., from John Seibert. Petitioner wishes to temporarily waive that portion of the Rule that states: (a) Within 4 years of the beginning date of a Commission-approved Basic Recruit Training Program, an ...
• Florida Housing Finance Corporation
  • Departmental
    • On January 23, 2020, the Florida Housing Finance Corporation issued an order granting HTG Village View, LLC a waiver of Rule 67-48.002(95) F.A.C. (2017) and section II.K of the 2016 Qualified Allocation Plan, permitting Petitioner to exchange its ...
    • On January 23, 2020, the Florida Housing Finance Corporation issued an order granting HTG Paradise, LLC a waiver of Rule 67-48.002(95) F.A.C. (2017) and section II.K of the 2016 Qualified Allocation Plan, permitting Petitioner to exchange its 2018 ...
    • On January 23, 2020, the Florida Housing Finance Corporation issued an order granting HTG Rainbow Housing, LLC a waiver of Rule 67-48.002(95) F.A.C. (2017) and section II.K of the 2016 Qualified Allocation Plan, permitting Petitioner to exchange its ...
    • On January 23, 2020, the Florida Housing Finance Corporation issued an order granting Citadelle Village, LLC a waiver of Rule 67-48.0072(21)(b) F.A.C., granting Petitioner an extension of firm loan commitment deadline from January 31, 2020 to July ...
    • On January 23, 2020, the Florida Housing Finance Corporation issued an order granting Reflections Preservation, LP a waiver of Rule 67-21.003(1)(b) F.A.C., granting Petitioner permission to correct the ownership structure, with SMR Revocable Trust ...
    • On January 23, 2020, the Florida Housing Finance Corporation issued an order granting Meridian Preservation, LP a waiver of Rule 67-21.003(1)(b) F.A.C., granting Petitioner permission to correct the ownership structure, with SMR Revocable Trust as ...
• Agency for Health Care Administration
  • Health Facility and Agency Licensing
    • variance from subsection 59A-4.1265(5), F.A.C., from Good Samaritan Society-Florida Lutheran (Deland) to implement the Detailed Nursing Home Emergency Power Plan. The petition was assigned case number 2020000524. Any interested person or other ...
    • variance from subsection 59A-4.1265(5), F.A.C., from Good Samaritan Society-Daytona to implement the Detailed Nursing Home Emergency Power Plan. The petition was assigned case number 2020000525. Any interested person or other agency may submit ...
    • variance from subsection 59A-4.1265(5), F.A.C., from Bay Breeze Senior Living and Rehabilitation Center to implement the Detailed Nursing Home Emergency Power Plan. The petition was assigned case number 2020000734. Any interested person or other ...

6. Notices of Meetings, Workshops and Public Hearings

• Water Management Districts
  • Southwest Florida Water Management District
    • Regular monthly meeting to obtain feedback from interested persons on current pending permit applications. The agenda is available at www.swfwmd.state.fl.us/about/calendar/month; Feb 5, 2020, 9:00 a.m.; 7601 HWY 301 N, Tampa, FL 33637
      • Hearing Meeting: 7601 HWY 301 N, Tampa, FL 33637
  • South Florida Water Management District
    • This is a public meeting to discuss and consider Loxahatchee River Preservation Initiative business, including current and future projects and activities. All members of the public are invited to attend and provide public comment. The public is ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Jupiter Emergency Operations Center, 3133 Washington Street, Jupiter FL 33458
• Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
  • Departmental
    • The Florida Agriculture in the Classroom Board of Directors will hold a regularly scheduled board meeting.; Tuesday, February 25, 2020 9:30am; University of Florida's Straughn Center 2142 Shealy Dr, Gainesville, FL 32608
      • Hearing Meeting: University of Florida's Straughn Center 2142 Shealy Dr, Gainesville, FL 32608
• Department of Health
  • Board of Nursing
    • To consider cases where Probable Cause has previously been found.; February 10, 2020 @ 1:30 p.m.; Toll Free Number – 1-888-585-9008 275-112-502
      • Hearing Meeting: Toll Free Number – 1-888-585-9008 275-112-502
• Department of Education
  • Departmental
    • Public Evaluation Committee Meeting to be held related to Request for Proposals (RFP) 2020-RM1-20B - Continuing Education Student Information System - Re-Issuance. Final Recommendation by the Evaluation Committee. In the event this meeting is ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Miami Dade College - Kendall Campus, 11011 SW 104 Street, Miami, Fl 33176. Building L, Room L134
• Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
  • Division of Licensing
    • This is a meeting of a workgroup convened at the request of the Private Investigation, Recovery, and Security Advisory Council to examine issues related to the validation of authenticity and processing of training documentation.; Thursday, January ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Call-in: 1 (877) 309-2073, Access Code: 587-629-061
• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • Departmental
    • 1. Approve Minutes from 8/15/19 meeting 2. Old Business 3. New Business a. Region VIII Course Offerings b. Region VIII FY 18-19 & 19-20 reports 5. Training Issues 6. Other issues ; Thursday, February 13, 2020, 2:00PM; Polk State College ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Polk State College Center for Public Safety 1251 Jim Keene Blvd Winter Haven, FL 33880 Room CPS 207
  • Gray Robinson
    • In accordance with Chapters 120 and 190, Florida Statutes, the South Bay Community Development District (“District”) hereby gives notice of its intention to develop rules relating to prohibiting pedestrians from walking upon certain portions of ...
      • Hearing Meeting: 536 Bahia Beach Boulevard, Building B First Floor, Ruskin, FL 33570
• Commission for the Transportation Disadvantaged
  • Departmental
    • 9:00 a.m. - CTD Commissioner Summit 2:00 p.m. - CTD Business Meeting; February 10, 2020 -- 9:00 a.m.-Until Conclusion of Business; FDOT Burns Building (Executive Conference Room, Burns Auditorium), 605 Suwannee Street, Tallahassee, FL.
      • Hearing Meeting: FDOT Burns Building (Executive Conference Room, Burns Auditorium), 605 Suwannee Street, Tallahassee, FL.
• Regional Planning Councils
  • Tampa Bay Regional Planning Council
    • To conduct the regular business of the Tampa Bay Regional Planning Council.; June 8th, 2020, 10:00 a.m.; 4000 Gateway Centre Blvd. Ste. 100 Pinellas Park, Florida 33782
      • Hearing Meeting: 4000 Gateway Centre Blvd. Ste. 100 Pinellas Park, Florida 33782
• Department of Legal Affairs
  • Departmental
    • Scoresheets Subcommittee; Friday February 7, 2020 3:00 PM until conclusion; Teleconference Number- 888-585-9008; Passcode: 757-756-300
      • Hearing Meeting: Teleconference Number- 888-585-9008; Passcode: 757-756-300
    • Enhancements Subcommittee; Friday February 11, 2020 12:00 PM until conclusion; Teleconference Number- 888-585-9008; Passcode: 757-756-300
      • Hearing Meeting: Teleconference Number- 888-585-9008; Passcode: 757-756-300
• Department of Health
  • Office of Statewide Research
    • To conduct review of new research studies involving human participants, modifications to existing studies, and continuing review of ongoing research to make sure research studies comply with regulations and the Department’s ethical standards.; ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Tel. 888 585-9008 Room no. 852 642 835
• Department of Legal Affairs
  • Departmental
    • Statewide Opioid Strategy; Wednesday, February 19, 2020 3:30PM – 5:00PM; DIAL-IN INFORMATION: 888-585-9008 & PARTICIPANT PASSCODE: 670-537-991
      • Hearing Meeting: DIAL-IN INFORMATION: 888-585-9008 & PARTICIPANT PASSCODE: 670-537-991
    • Statewide Opioid Strategy; Thursday, February 20, 2020 9:00AM – 10:30AM; DIAL-IN INFORMATION: 888-585-9008 & PARTICIPANT PASSCODE: 670-537-991
      • Hearing Meeting: DIAL-IN INFORMATION: 888-585-9008 & PARTICIPANT PASSCODE: 670-537-991
    • Statewide Opioid Strategy; Thursday, February 20, 2020 11:00AM – 12:30PM; DIAL-IN INFORMATION: 888-585-9008 & PARTICIPANT PASSCODE: 670-537-991
      • Hearing Meeting: DIAL-IN INFORMATION: 888-585-9008 & PARTICIPANT PASSCODE: 670-537-991
    • Statewide Opioid Strategy; Thursday, February 20, 2020 2:00PM– 3:30PM; DIAL-IN INFORMATION: 888-585-9008 & PARTICIPANT PASSCODE: 670-537-991
      • Hearing Meeting: DIAL-IN INFORMATION: 888-585-9008 & PARTICIPANT PASSCODE: 670-537-991
• Department of Health
  • Division of Emergency Preparedness and Community Support
    • To conduct general business of the EMS Advisory Council and constituent groups. ; Tuesday, March 3, 2020 8:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m. Wednesday, March 4, 2020 8:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m. Thursday, March 5, 2020 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. ; Tampa Convention Center ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Tampa Convention Center 333 S Franklin Street Tampa, Florida 33602
• Department of Legal Affairs
  • Departmental
    • Statewide Opioid Strategy; Wednesday, February 19, 2020 9:30AM – 11:00AM; DIAL-IN INFORMATION: 888-585-9008 & PARTICIPANT PASSCODE: 670-537-991
      • Hearing Meeting: DIAL-IN INFORMATION: 888-585-9008 & PARTICIPANT PASSCODE: 670-537-991
    • Statewide Opioid Strategy; Wednesday, February 19, 2020 11:30AM – 1:00PM; DIAL-IN INFORMATION: 888-585-9008 & PARTICIPANT PASSCODE: 670-537-991
      • Hearing Meeting: DIAL-IN INFORMATION: 888-585-9008 & PARTICIPANT PASSCODE: 670-537-991
    • Statewide Opioid Strategy; Wednesday, February 19, 2020 1:30PM – 3:00 PM; DIAL-IN INFORMATION: 888-585-9008 & PARTICIPANT PASSCODE: 670-537-991
      • Hearing Meeting: DIAL-IN INFORMATION: 888-585-9008 & PARTICIPANT PASSCODE: 670-537-991
• Department of Law Enforcement
  • Departmental
    • Criminal Justice Data Transparency; January 29, 2020 11:00 a.m.; Conference Call
      • Hearing Meeting: Conference Call
• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • Florida Workers' Compensation Joint Underwriting Association, Inc
    • Agenda topics may include 2019 reserves; 2020 loss ratio selection; Operations Manual; and review of rates, rating plans & policy forms and associated matters to include application forms.; February 11, 2020 at 11:00 a.m. (ET); Contact Kathy Coyne ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Contact Kathy Coyne at 941-378-7408 to participate.
    • Agenda topics include minutes approval, review of committee duties, investment marketplace update; portfolio compliance review; and investment policy & guidelines review.; February 12, 2020 at 10:00 a.m. (ET); Contact Kathy Coyne at 941-378-7408 to ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Contact Kathy Coyne at 941-378-7408 to participate.
    • Agenda topics include 2020 Business Plan & Forecast and disaster recovery matters.; February 12, 2020 at 11:30 a.m. (ET); Contact Kathy Coyne at 941-378-7408 to participate.
      • Hearing Meeting: Contact Kathy Coyne at 941-378-7408 to participate.
    • Agenda topics may include minutes approval; legal, legislative & regulatory matters; operations & financial reports; and Committee reports on financial auditor selection; 2020 Business Plan & Forecast; disaster recovery matters; 2019 reserves; 2020 ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Contact Kathy Coyne at 941-378-7408 to participate.

7. Notices of Petitions and Dispositions Regarding Declaratory Stat

• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Florida Real Estate Commission
    • Catholic Health Services, Inc., and Catholic Housing for the Elderly & Handicapped, Inc., d/b/a Catholic Housing Management; The Notice of Petition for Declaratory Statement was published in Vol. 45, No. 209, of the October 25, 2019, Florida ...
• Department of Health
  • Board of Chiropractic Medicine
    • Diane L. Johnson, D.C.,; The Notice of Petition for Declaratory Statement was published in Volume 45, No. 167, of the August 27, 2019, Florida Administrative Register. The Board reviewed the Petition as its meeting held on November 8, 2019, in ...
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Division of Alcoholic Beverages and Tobacco
    • John L. Whitehouse; The petition seeks the agency's opinion as to whether alcohol infused gelatin is subject to the Division’s current licensing and regulation as an “alcoholic beverage” defined under section 561.01(4)(a), Florida Statutes.

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

• Public Service Commission
  • Departmental
    • OFFICE OF PUBLIC COUNSEL, Petitioner, and FLORIDA INDUSTRIAL POWER USERS GROUP, Intervenor, vs. FLORIDA PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION, Respondent, and FLORIDA POWER & LIGHT COMPANY; GULF POWER COMPANY; TAMPA ELECTRIC COMPANY; ...

9. Notices Regarding Bids, Proposals and Purchasing

• Department of Education
  • University of South Florida
    • Department of Education, University of South Florida
• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • Florida A&M University Facilities Planning, Construction and Safety
    • Other Agencies and Organizations, Florida A&M University Facilities Planning, Construction and Safety

10. Miscellaneous

• Department of Financial Services
  • Division of Treasury
    • Department of Financial Services, Division of Treasury
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Florida Building Commission
    • Florida Building Code Adopted
• Department of State
  • Departmental
    • Department of State, Departmental