Vol. 43, No. 16 (01/25/2017)

1. Notices of Development of Proposed Rules and Negotiated Rulemaking

• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Division of Hotels and Restaurants
    • To eliminate the plan review fee.
• Department of Health
  • Board of Pharmacy
    • The Board proposes the rule amendment to update the rule regarding examination requirements and passing scores.
    • The Board proposes the rule amendment to remove a subsection that has been moved to Chapter 32.
    • The Board proposes the rule promulgation to clarify the fees for initial application/permit and permit renewal fees for all nonresident pharmacies.
    • The Board proposes the rule amendment to remove duplicative language which has been moved to another rule.
• Florida Housing Finance Corporation
  • Departmental
    • The purpose of this rule chapter is to establish the procedures by which the Corporation shall: (1) administer the competitive solicitation funding process to make and service mortgage loans for new construction or rehabilitation of affordable ...
    • The purpose of this rule chapter is to establish the procedures by which the Corporation shall (1) determine loan amounts, make and service mortgage loans for new construction or rehabilitation of affordable rental units under the State Apartment ...
    • The purpose of this rule chapter is to establish the procedures by which the Corporation shall (1) administer the Application process, determine loan amounts, make and service mortgage loans for new construction or rehabilitation of affordable ...

2. Proposed Rules

• Department of Financial Services
  • Division of Investigative and Forensic Services
    • Pursuant to subsection 626.9892(2), F.S., the Department is authorized to pay rewards of up to $25,000 to persons providing information leading to the arrest and conviction of persons committing certain enumerated crimes that are investigated by the ...
      • Due of Comment: 2/15/2017
• Department of Education
  • State Board of Education
    • To set forth the requirements for the Silver and Gold Seal of Biliteracy for high school students with a standard diploma who attain a high level of competency in listening, speaking, reading, and writing in one or more foreign languages in addition ...
      • Due of Comment: 2/15/2017
    • To add provisions set forth in the Florida Seal of Biliteracy Program per section 1003.432, F.S.
      • Due of Comment: 2/15/2017
• Department of Health
  • Board of Pharmacy
    • The Board proposes the repeal of the rule due to the necessity of the rule being replaced by the adoption of the new rule Chapter 32 that governs all aspects related to nonresident pharmacies.
      • Due of Comment: 2/15/2017
• Department of Financial Services
  • Division of Workers' Compensation
    • Rules 69L-6.015 and 69L-6.027, F.A.C., are updated to incorporate recent legislative changes to subsections 440.05(10) and 440.107(7), F.S., made by Chapter 2016-56, Laws of Florida.
      • Due of Comment: 2/15/2017

3. Notices of Changes, Corrections and Withdrawals

• Agency for Health Care Administration
  • Medicaid
    • Pre-Admission Screening and Resident Review

4. Petitions and Dispositions Regarding Rule Variance or Waiver

• Public Service Commission
  • Departmental
    • seeking a temporary waiver of Rule 25-30.033 (1) (p), and (q), F.A.C. The petition requests that these portions of the rule, which address support for rates and charges and tariffs in original water and wastewater certificate proceedings, be waived ...
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Division of Hotels and Restaurants
    • On January 04, 2017 the Division of Hotels and Restaurants received a Petition for a Routine Variance for Subparagraph 3-305.11(A)(2), 2009 FDA Food Code, Section 3-305.14, 2009 FDA Food Code, Section 6-202.15, 2009 FDA Food Code, Section 6-202.16, ...
• Water Management Districts
  • Southwest Florida Water Management District
    • a variance or waiver. Petitioner’s Name: Cross Creek @ Summertree, HOA, Inc Rule No.: 40D-22.201 Nature of the rule for which variance or waiver is sought: Lawn and landscape irrigation The Petition has been assigned tracking No. 17-4240.
    • a variance or waiver. Petitioner’s Name: Pine Ridge at Oak Creek Townhomes Association, Inc. Rule No.: 40D-22.201 Nature of the rule for which variance or waiver is sought: Lawn and landscape irrigation The Petition has been assigned tracking ...
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Board of Landscape Architecture
    • variance or waiver from Rule 61G10-11.004, F.A.C., filed by Jesse R. English. Petitioner requested a variance or waiver from the requirement that applicants for licensure as a registered landscape architect shall demonstrate prior to licensure, six ...

5. Notices of Meetings, Workshops and Public Hearings

• 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: Florida Department of Transportation 133 S. Semoran Blvd., Apopka A Orlando, FL 32807
• Department of Education
  • State Board of Education
    • Quarterly Business Meeting of the Florida Rehabilitation of the Blind.; February 9, 2017, 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.(or before if business concludes earlier), February 10, 2017, 9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.( or before if business concludes earlier).; Double-...
      • Hearing Meeting: Double-Tree by Hilton Tampa Airport-Westshore, 4500 West Cypress Street, Tampa, Florida 33607.
    • Public Forum of the Florida Rehabilitation Council for the Blind. The Florida 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 ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Double-Tree by Hilton Tampa Airport-Westshore, 4500 West Cypress Street, Tampa, Florida 33607.
• Department of Management Services
  • E911 Board
    • To discuss materials related to the submission of the annual report.; February 9, 2017 2pm - 4pm; Telephone Conference Call Conference Number 888-670-3525 Conference Code 2323004133
      • Hearing Meeting: Telephone Conference Call Conference Number 888-670-3525 Conference Code 2323004133
• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • PRIDE Enterprises
    • The PRIDE Enterprises Board of Directors has scheduled a Board meeting to discuss various matters of Board interest. Additional Board meetings and Board Committee meetings will be scheduled throughout 2017 as determined by the Board Chair. ...
      • Hearing Meeting: FDC, 501 S. Calhoun Street Tallahassee, FL 32399
• Water Management Districts
  • Suwannee River Water Management District
    • Governing Board Meeting, Public Hearing, Workshop and Committee Meetings. Consider Suwannee River Water Management District business.; Tuesday, February 14, 2017, 9:00 a.m.; District Headquarters, 9225 CR 49, Live Oak, FL 32060
      • Hearing Meeting: District Headquarters, 9225 CR 49, Live Oak, FL 32060
• Regional Planning Councils
  • Southwest Florida Regional Planning Council
    • The regular meeting of the CEDS Committee; February 3, 2017 at 2:00 p.m.; Southwest Florida Regional Planning Council 1400 Colonial Blvd., Suite 1 in Fort Myers
      • Hearing Meeting: Southwest Florida Regional Planning Council 1400 Colonial Blvd., Suite 1 in Fort Myers
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Drugs, Devices and Cosmetics
    • General Business; February 16, 2017, at 9:30 a.m.; Homewood Suites, 2987 Apalachee Parkway, Tallahassee, FL 32301 850-402-9400 Conference Call In Number: (888) 670-3525; Conference Code: 9259887749
      • Hearing Meeting: Homewood Suites, 2987 Apalachee Parkway, Tallahassee, FL 32301 850-402-9400 Conference Call In Number: (888) 670-3525; Conference Code: 9259887749
• Water Management Districts
  • South Florida Water Management District
    • A Public Meeting of the Water Resources Advisory Commission (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: South Florida Water Management District 3301 Gun Club Road West Palm Beach, FL 33406
• Agency for Health Care Administration
  • Health Facility and Agency Licensing
    • Price transparency and patient billing as outlined in s. 395.301, Florida Statutes. The preliminary text of the proposed rule is available from the contact person listed below. Please send all comments via email to Jessica.Munn@ahca.myflorida.com ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Agency for Health Care Administration, Conference Room D, 2727 Mahan Drive, Building #3, Tallahassee, FL 32308. Interested parties that would like to join the workshop by phone can do so by using a call-in number and passcode: Call-in Number: 1(888)670-3525, Participant Passcode: 8032219783#
• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • Gulf Consortium
    • The Executive Committee of the Gulf Consortium will conduct a Board of Directors preview meeting, consisting of a planning grant update; status of work orders under the State Expenditure Plan; evaluation team report on the RFP for permanent manager; ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Dial-In Number: 1-888-670-3525 Participant Passcode: 998 449 5298# Florida Association of Counties 100 S. Monroe Street Tallahassee, FL 32301
• Department of Environmental Protection
  • Departmental
    • To obtain public comments on the draft injection well permit for the City of St. Petersburg, who applied on December 6, 2016 for a permit to construct an injection well system (File No. 033168-007-008-UC/1M, WACS 47043). The project is located at ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Water Resource Department, 1650 Third Avenue North, St. Petersburg Florida 33713
• Agency for Health Care Administration
  • Health Facility and Agency Licensing
    • Price transparency and patient billing as outlined in s. 395.301, Florida Statutes. The preliminary text of the proposed rule development is available at no charge from the contact person listed below. Send all comments via email to Jessica.Munn@...
      • Hearing Meeting: Agency for Health Care Administration, Conference Room D, 2727 Mahan Drive, Building #3, Tallahassee, FL 32308. Interested parties that would like to join the workshop by phone can do so by using a call-in number and passcode: Call-in Number: 1(888)670-3525, Participant Passcode: 8032219783#
• Regional Utility Authorities
  • Tampa Bay Water - A Regional Water Supply Authority
    • A public meeting of the Selection Committee for As-Needed Engineering Services, Contract No.’s 2017-020 thru 029. As a part of the selection process, the Selection Committee will meet to review and finalize rankings of the firms to be recommended ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Tampa Bay Water Administrative Offices, 2575 Enterprise Road, Clearwater, Florida 33763.
• Department of Health
  • Division of Family Health Services
    • Technology Committee updates; February 3, 2017, 8:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.; Conference call only: 1(888)670-3525, conference code: 8338411399# Communication Access Real-Time Translation Services: (CART) will be provided remotely via http://www....
      • Hearing Meeting: Conference call only: 1(888)670-3525, conference code: 8338411399# Communication Access Real-Time Translation Services: (CART) will be provided remotely via http://www.streamtext.net/text.aspx?event=FCCDHH
• 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

6. Notices of Petitions and Dispositions Regarding Declaratory Stat

• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Construction Industry Licensing Board
    • Brian Nix on behalf of Premier Enterprises 1 LLC, on December 12, 2016.; Petitioner’s asks the Board whether a Florida state license is required to install seamless gutters and down spouts. Except for good cause shown, motions for leave to ...
    • Tracy Nix on behalf of Gulf Coast Gutters 1 LLC, on December 12, 2016.; Petitioner’s asks the Board whether a Florida state license is required to install seamless gutters and down spouts. Except for good cause shown, motions for leave to ...

7. Miscellaneous

• Department of Economic Opportunity
  • Division of Community Development
    • Department of Economic Opportunity, Division of Community Development
• Department of State
  • Departmental
    • Department of State, Departmental