Vol. 45, No. 2 (01/03/2019)

1. Notices of Development of Proposed Rules and Negotiated Rulemaking

• Department of Education
  • Commission for Independent Education
    • To review the Rule for Student Protection Fund; Trainout Procedures for Closure to update the rule with current policies and practices and remove obsolete provisions.
    • To review the Rule for Delivery of Programs Through Nontraditional Assessments, Modes and Methods and the Rule Closing an Institution to update the rules with current policies and practices and remove obsolete provisions.

2. Proposed Rules

• Department of Health
  • Board of Medicine
    • The proposed substantial rewording of Rule 64B8-9.013 is intended to implement the legislative mandate set forth in Section 456.44, F.S., with regard to the standards for the prescribing of controlled substances for the treatment of acute pain.
      • Due of Comment: 1/24/2019
    • The proposed rule amendments are intended to incorporate the revised application forms into the rule.
      • Due of Comment: 1/24/2019

3. Petitions and Dispositions Regarding Rule Variance or Waiver

• Department of Health
  • Board of Massage Therapy
    • variance and waiver, filed by April Walsh. Petitioner requests a variance to allow online course covering the laws around massage therapy in Florida. Comments on this petition should be filed with the Board of Massage Therapy, 4052 Bald Cypress ...
    • Stephanie DiSalvatore seeking a variance or waiver of Chapter 480.041(5)(c), F.S. regarding licensing procedures for practitioners desiring to be licensed in this state who hold an active license and have practiced in any other state, territory, or ...
• Department of Elder Affairs
  • Federal Aging Programs
    • On 12/28/2018, the Department issued a Final Order granting AHC Southland-Lakeland, LLC d/b/a Brookdale Highlands, a temporary variance from Rule 58A-5.036, F.A.C., requiring an alternate energy source for emergency environmental control, as ...
    • On 12/28/2018, the Department issued a Final Order granting The Glenridge on Palmer Ranch, Inc. d/b/a The Highlands at the Glenridge on Palm Ranch, a temporary variance from Rule 58A-5.036, F.A.C., requiring an alternate energy source for emergency ...
    • On 12/28/2018, the Department issued a Final Order granting ARHC ALTSPFL01 TRS, LLC d/b/a The Allegro at East Lake, a temporary variance from Rule 58A-5.036, F.A.C., requiring an alternate energy source for emergency environmental control, as ...
    • On 12/28/2018, the Department issued a Final Order granting CMCP - Island Lake, LLC d/b/a Brookdale Island Lake, a temporary variance from Rule 58A-5.036, F.A.C., requiring an alternate energy source for emergency environmental control, as requested ...

4. Notices of Meetings, Workshops and Public Hearings

• Department of Transportation
  • Departmental
    • The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) invites you to attend the SR-202 (JTB) at San Pablo Road Access Management Public Hearing to discuss proposed plans to convert the existing diamond interchange into a diverging diamond interchange (DDI)...
      • Hearing Meeting: Holiday Inn Express & Suites, 4791 Windsor Commons Court, Jacksonville, FL 32224
• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • Sunshine State One Call of Florida
    • Purpose: To develop the agenda for the February 14 & 15, 2019 Committee, and Board of Directors meetings.; Thursday, January 17, 2019 10 a.m. – noon ; This meeting will be held by teleconference. To participate, call 1-888-585-9008, and enter ...
      • Hearing Meeting: This meeting will be held by teleconference. To participate, call 1-888-585-9008, and enter Participant passcode: 446-573-243.
• Department of Children and Families
  • Refugee Services
    • The purpose of the Tampa Bay 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: Department of Children and Families Main Auditorium – Room 807 9393 N. Florida Ave. Tampa, FL 32612
• Department of Health
  • Division of Emergency Preparedness and Community Support
    • To conduct general business of the EMS Advisory Council and constituent groups.; Wednesday, January 23, 2019, 8:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m. Thursday, January 24, 2019, 8:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m. Friday, January 25, 2019, 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. ; Ocean Center (...
      • Hearing Meeting: Ocean Center (Meetings) 101 North Atlantic Avenue Daytona Beach, FL 32118
• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • Moffitt Cancer Center & Research Institute
    • MMRE Board Meeting; February 1, 2019; 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM Eastern; Moffitt Cancer Center, 12902 Magnolia Drive, Tampa, FL 33612 in the Stabile Research Building - Ferman Family Conference Room.
      • Hearing Meeting: Moffitt Cancer Center, 12902 Magnolia Drive, Tampa, FL 33612 in the Stabile Research Building - Ferman Family Conference Room.
• Florida Housing Finance Corporation
  • Departmental
    • NOTICE OF CANCELLATION - The workshop will be held to solicit comments and suggestions from interested persons relative to Florida Housing’s proposed RFA 2019-107 Financing to Develop Housing for Persons with Disabling Conditions or Developmental ...
      • Hearing Meeting: 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 2019-107 Financing to Develop Housing for Persons with Disabling Conditions or Developmental Disabilities. The agenda ...
      • Hearing Meeting: by telephone or in person at Florida Housing’s offices located at 227 N. Bronough Street, Seltzer Room, Suite 6000, Tallahassee, Florida.
• Department of Education
  • Commission for Independent Education
    • On January 15, 2019 beginning at 9:00 a.m. the Commission for Independent Education will consider All Degree Granting Institutions and on January 16. 2019 beginning at 9:00 a.m. the Commission for Independent Education will consider all Non-Degree ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Mission Inn Resort and Club, 10400 County Road 48, Howey In The Hills, Florida 34737
    • To consider the application of Distance Education Accrediting Commission (DEAC) for recognition as an accrediting body for the purpose of Licensure by Means of Accreditation.; January 14, 2019 - beginning at 3:30 p.m.; Mission Inn Resort and club, ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Mission Inn Resort and club, 10400 County Road 48, Howey In The Hills, Florida 34737.
• Regional Planning Councils
  • Southwest Florida Regional Planning Council
    • Monthly meeting of the Southwest Florida Regional Planning Council (9:00 am). There will also be a meeting of the Council's Executive Committee immediately preceding the Council Meeting (8:15 am).; January 17, 2019, 8:15 am (Executive Committee ...
      • Hearing Meeting: SWFRPC Office: 1400 Colonial Blvd., Suite 1, Fort Myers, FL 33907
• Department of Elder Affairs
  • Division of Volunteer and Community Services
    • I accordance with 430.501, Florida Statutes, the Alzheimer’s Disease Advisory Committee will be holding a quarterly meeting in order to fulfill its duties in advising the Department of Elder Affairs in the performance of its duties under this act ...
      • Hearing Meeting: 4040 Esplanade Way Tallahassee, FL 32399 or by Phone 888.585.9008 Participant ID# 600513360
• Water Management Districts
  • Southwest Florida Water Management District
    • Governing Board Meeting, Committee Meetings and Public Hearing: Consider SWFWMD business. All or part of this meeting may be conducted by means of communications media technology to permit maximum participation of Governing Board members.; Tuesday, ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Sarasota Office – 6750 Fruitville Road, Sarasota FL 34240

5. Miscellaneous

• Department of State
  • Departmental
    • Department of State, Departmental