Vol. 43, No. 197 (10/11/2017)

1. Notices of Development of Proposed Rules and Negotiated Rulemaking

• Water Management Districts
  • Southwest Florida Water Management District
    • The purpose is to amend Rule 40D-8.624 F.A.C., to delete the previously adopted guidance levels, and adopt new minimum and guidance levels for Deer Lake located in Hillsborough County.
    • The purpose is to amend Rule 40D-8.624 F.A.C., to delete the previously adopted guidance levels, and adopt new minimum and guidance levels for Lake Aurora located in Polk County.
  • St. Johns River Water Management District
    • The purposes and effects of the proposed rule amendments are to: (1) amend the fees for consumptive use permit (CUP) applications to base fees solely on the amount of water proposed; and (2) create a new free application fee category to incentivize ...
  • Southwest Florida Water Management District
    • The purpose is to amend Rule 40D-8.624 F.A.C., to delete the previously adopted guidance levels, and adopt new minimum and guidance levels for Lake Easy located in Polk County.
    • The purpose is to amend Rule 40D-8.624 F.A.C., to delete the previously adopted guidance levels, and adopt new minimum and guidance levels for Lake Eva located in Polk County.
    • The purpose is to amend Rule 40D-8.624 F.A.C., to delete the previously adopted guidance levels, and adopt new minimum and guidance levels for Saddleback and Round Lakes located in Hillsborough County.
• Department of Health
  • Board of Nursing
    • The rule is being created to comply with the nurse licensure compact, 464.0095 FS.
    • The amendment will bring the rule into compliance with the nurse licensure compact, 464.0095 FS
    • The amendment will bring the rule into compliance with the nurse licensure compact, 464.0095 FS
  • Board of Massage Therapy
    • The purpose of the amendments is to improve clarity and efficiency, and delete duplicative language.
    • The purpose of the amendments is to clarify rules, improve efficiency and delete unnecessary language.
    • The purpose of the amendment is to delete obsolete subsection
• Department of Elder Affairs
  • Federal Aging Programs
    • The Department of Elder Affairs, in consultation with the Agency for Health Care Administration, the Department of Children and Families, and the Department of Health, announces the commencement of rulemaking proceedings to address assisted living ...
• Agency for Health Care Administration
  • Health Facility and Agency Licensing
    • The Agency for Health Care Administration in consultation with the Department of Health and the Department of Elderly Affairs announces the commencement of rulemaking proceedings to address nursing home regulation. The purpose of the rulemaking is ...

2. Proposed Rules

• Agency for Health Care Administration
  • Health Facility and Agency Licensing
    • The purpose is to revise obsolete rule references and definitions and update and clarify dietary standards and remove duplicative statutory language.
      • Due of Comment: 11/1/2017
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Construction Industry Licensing Board
    • The proposed rule amendment is to update the rule text.
      • Due of Comment: 11/1/2017
  • Board of Professional Engineers
    • The Board proposes the rule amendment to make needed updates, changes, or corrections to the rule, including identification of additional minor violations.
      • Due of Comment: 11/1/2017

3. Petitions and Dispositions Regarding Rule Variance or Waiver

• Florida Housing Finance Corporation
  • Departmental
    • waiver from Blue Broadway, LLC, requesting to waive Rules 67-48.004(3)(g), F.A.C., to change the development type from ‘townhouses’ to ‘garden apartments.’
• Department of Health
  • Board of Physical Therapy Practice
    • Variance or Waiver filed by Chitra Lakshmi K. Balasubramanian. Petitioner seeks a variance or waiver of Rule 64B17-3.001(2)(c)3., F.A.C., by requesting waiver of a general education course requirement determined by FCCPT (Foreign Credentialing ...
• Department of Environmental Protection
  • Beaches and Coastal Systems
    • that it issued an order on September 15, 2017, granting Destin Guardian Group, c/o Tom Patton, a Petition for a Variance. The Petition was received on June 22, 2017. Notice of receipt of this Petition was published in the Florida Administrative ...
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Construction Industry Licensing Board
    • of the issuance of an Order regarding the Petition for Variance or Waiver, filed on July 11, 2017, by Fred R. Dudley, Esq., on behalf of Anthony Iacampo. The Notice of Petition for Waiver or Variance was published in Vol. 43, No. 141, of the July ...
  • Board of Accountancy
    • variance or waiver filed by Rosa M. Jimenez, seeking a variance or waiver of Rule 61H1-27.002(2)(a), Florida Administrative Code, that requires an applicant for licensure to have at least 150 semester hours of college education that includes 36 ...
• Florida Housing Finance Corporation
  • Departmental
    • waiver from River Oaks Partners, Ltd., requesting to waive Rule 67-21.026(10), F.A.C., which no longer allows the use of a stipulated sum contract in contracting with general contractors.
• Department of Transportation
  • Departmental
    • that on October 10, 2017, the Department entered an Order Granting Variance from Rule 14-51.020, Florida Administrative Code (F.A.C.). On August 21, 2017, the Department received a petition for waiver/variance from the provisions of Chapter 14-51, ...

4. Notices of Meetings, Workshops and Public Hearings

• Department of Management Services
  • E911 Board
    • The Joint Task Force (JTF) Board of the Statewide Law Enforcement Radio System )SLERS) will meet together to discuss matters pertaining to the network. The agenda and handouts will be made available closer to the date of the meeting of the ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Betty Easley Conference Center 4075 Esplanade Way, Room 152 Tallahassee, FL 32399
• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • Quest Corporation of America, Inc.
    • Financial Project ID Number: 435516-1-22-02 Efficient Transportation Decision Making (ETDM) Number: 14183 Project Description: Project Development and Environment (PD&E) Study I-95 at SR 80/Southern Boulevard Interchange in Palm Beach County A ...
      • Hearing Meeting: South Florida Water Management District Office, 3301 Gun Club Road, West Palm Beach, FL 33406
• Department of Education
  • Education Practices Commission
    • The Hearing Panels of the Education Practices Commission will consider final agency action in matters dealing with the disciplining of certified educators.; A Phone-In Teacher Hearing Panel will begin at 8:30 AM or as soon thereafter as can be heard ...
      • Hearing Meeting: October 23, 2017, Phone Hearings: 8:30 AM: Phone # (888) 339-2688 Passcode: 884 258 70 10:00 AM: Phone # (888) 419-5570 Passcode: 906 552 86 11:00 AM: Phone # (888) 339-2688 Passcode: 109 164 01 12:00 PM: Phone # (888) 419-5570 Passcode: 615 960 38 1:00 PM: Phone # (888) 419-5570 Passcode: 842 046 33 2:30 PM: Phone # (888) 419-5570 Passcode: 556 335 88 October 25-27, 2017, In Person Hearings: Homewood Suites 2987 Apalachee Parkway Tallahassee, Florida 32301
• Regional Planning Councils
  • West Florida Regional Planning Council
    • General business of the Bay Area Resource Council, including discussion on the Pensacola and Perdido Bays Estuary Program.; Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2017, at 3:30 p.m.; West Florida Regional Planning Council, Large Conference Room, 4081 E. Olive Road, ...
      • Hearing Meeting: West Florida Regional Planning Council, Large Conference Room, 4081 E. Olive Road, Suite A, Pensacola, Fla.
    • General business will be discussed.; Wednesday, October 18, 2017, 9:20 a.m.; Gulf Coast State College, North Bay Campus, Public Safety Bldg, Room 108, 700 Hwy 2300, Southport, FL 32409
      • Hearing Meeting: Gulf Coast State College, North Bay Campus, Public Safety Bldg, Room 108, 700 Hwy 2300, Southport, FL 32409
  • Central Florida Regional Planning Council
    • Regular quarterly meeting of the Transportation Disadvantaged (TD) DeSoto County Local Coordinating Board (LCB).; October 25, 2017, 9:30 a.m.; DeSoto County Administration Building, Board Room 201 East Oak Street, Suite 201 Arcadia, FL 34266
      • Hearing Meeting: DeSoto County Administration Building, Board Room 201 East Oak Street, Suite 201 Arcadia, FL 34266
    • Regular meeting of the HRTPO Citizens Advisory Committee (CAC).; October 26, 2017, 2:00 p.m.; DeSoto County Administrative Building, Commission Board Room, 201 East Oak Street, Arcadia, FL
      • Hearing Meeting: DeSoto County Administrative Building, Commission Board Room, 201 East Oak Street, Arcadia, FL
• Department of Education
  • Departmental
    • Public Evaluation Committee Meeting to be held related to the Request for Proposals (RFP) 2018-RM-01 College-wide Promotional Supplies. In the event this meeting is cancelled or postponed, notification will be provided and posted on the MDC Website, ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Miami Dade College Kendall Campus – 11011 SW 104 Street, Miami, FL 33176, Building 9, Room No. 9210
• Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
  • Division of Marketing and Development
    • Advisory council meeting to discuss marketing and promotional opportunities for the current year.; Thursday, November 9, 2017 11:00am-2:00pm; Florida Fruit and Vegetable Association Main Offices, 800 Trafalgar Court, Suite 200, Maitland, FL 32794
      • Hearing Meeting: Florida Fruit and Vegetable Association Main Offices, 800 Trafalgar Court, Suite 200, Maitland, FL 32794
• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • Infinite Source Communications Group, LLC
    • The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) District Six will hold a public hearing for two roadway projects along State Road (SR) 934/Normandy Drive at Rue Granville and at Rue Vendome, in Miami-Dade County. The project identification number is ...
      • Hearing Meeting: North Shore Park and Youth Center 501 72 Street Miami Beach, FL 33141
• Department of Management Services
  • First Net
    • The Florida State Plan proposed by FirstNet, the Opt-In/Opt-Out decision, and AT&T offered RAN enhancements.; Wednesday, November 15, 2017, 1:00 p.m.; Tampa Bay Regional Planning Council Office 4000 Gateway Centre Blvd #100 Pinellas Park, FL 33782
      • Hearing Meeting: Tampa Bay Regional Planning Council Office 4000 Gateway Centre Blvd #100 Pinellas Park, FL 33782
• Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
  • Division of Marketing and Development
    • Advisory Council meeting to discuss annual reports on status of the industry, committee reports, and report on the Viticulture Trust Fund collections.; November 17, 2017, 9:30am; Center for Viticulture and Small Fruit Research, 6505 Mahan Drive, ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Center for Viticulture and Small Fruit Research, 6505 Mahan Drive, Tallahassee, FL 32308
• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • Florida is for Veterans Inc.
    • October 30th: Facilitated Strategic Planning Session October 31st: Regular Board Business -Operating Budget Adjustments -Business Training Grant company funding limit extension -Approval of Audit Report -Approval of Annual Report ; October ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Institute for Nonprofit Innovation and Excellence 300 W. Pensacola St, Tallahassee, FL, 32301
  • Florida Ports Council
    • General Business; Tuesday, October 24, 2017, 10:30 a.m.; Call-in Number: 1-605-475-2874 Access Code: 9348585
      • Hearing Meeting: Call-in Number: 1-605-475-2874 Access Code: 9348585
• Agency for Health Care Administration
  • Medicaid
    • The Agency is hosting a working group meeting regarding transition to a prospective payment system for nursing home reimbursement under the Florida Medicaid program. The 2017 Legislature required the Agency to convene a working group to review ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Agency for Health Care Administration, 2727 Mahan Drive, Bldg. 3, Conference Room A, Tallahassee, FL 32308. A conference number will be available for those unable to attend in person. Operator Assisted Dial-in Number: 1 (888) 419-5570, Conference Code 918-743-66
• Department of Education
  • State Board of Education
    • The meeting agenda will consist of approval of minutes of the State Board meetings held July 17, August 16 and September 13, 2017. Updates will be provided by President Bioteau on behalf of the Council of Presidents and Superintendent Willis on ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Florida State College at Jacksonville, Advanced Technology Center, 401 West State Street, Room T140/141, Jacksonville, FL 32202.
• Department of Health
  • Board of Chiropractic Medicine
    • Multidisciplinary Board Fact Finding Workgroup on Controlled Substances.; November 3, 2017, 8:00 a.m.; Rosen Plaza Hotel, 9700 International Drive, Orlando, FL 32819
      • Hearing Meeting: Rosen Plaza Hotel, 9700 International Drive, Orlando, FL 32819

5. Notices of Petitions and Dispositions Regarding Declaratory Stat

• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Drugs, Devices and Cosmetics
    • Traci Blackmon-Bhagat, Regulatory Affairs, Spectrum Chemical MFG Corp., 14422 South San Pedro Street, Gardena, California 90248; The petition has been withdrawn by the Petitioner and was accepted by the Department.
  • Departmental
    • Hector Duran on September 22, 2017.; Petitioner asks for the Department’s interpretation as to whether or not proposed actions of a business which would provide entertainment booking services as described in the Petition meet the definition of a ...

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

• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Division of Florida Condominiums, Timeshares and Mobile Homes
    • Northlake Village at the California Club Condominium Association, Inc. vs. Department of Business and Professional Regulation; Case No.: 17-4981RX; Rule No.: 61B-23.0028; Petition
    • Northlake Village at the California Club Condominium Association, Inc. vs. Department of Business and Professional Regulation; Case No.: 17-4981RX; Rule No.: 61B-23.0028; Dismissed

7. Notices Regarding Bids, Proposals and Purchasing

• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • Tampa International Airport
    • Other Agencies and Organizations, Tampa International Airport
• Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission
  • Departmental
    • Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, Departmental
• Department of Management Services
  • Division of Building Construction
    • Department of Management Services, Division of Building Construction

8. Miscellaneous

• Agency for Health Care Administration
  • Certificate of Need
    • Agency for Health Care Administration, Certificate of Need
• Department of Environmental Protection
  • Departmental
    • Department of Environmental Protection, Departmental
• Department of State
  • Departmental
    • Department of State, Departmental