Vol. 42, No. 200 (10/13/2016)

1. Notices of Development of Proposed Rules and Negotiated Rulemaking

• Department of Economic Opportunity
  • Division of Workforce Services
    • The purpose and effect of the rule revisions are to simplify and consolidate the Department's rules.
    • The purpose and effect of the rule revision is to simplify and consolidate the Department's rules.
    • The purpose and effect of the rule revision is to simplify and consolidate the Department's rules.
• Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission
  • Departmental
    • The purpose of this rule amendment is to change the conditional species restrictions for blue tilapia, Nile tilapia and Northern Largemouth Bass.
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Board of Professional Engineers
    • The purpose of the amendments is to update rule text and incorporated forms.
• Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
  • Division of Licensing
    • This proposed rulemaking effectuates amendments to chapter 493, FS, passed during the 2016 legislative session, requiring Division licensees have their fingerprints entered into and retained within the statewide automated biometric identification ...
    • To establish the method by which veterans may apply for and receive full or partial credit for a license under chapter 493 considering training and education received during military service.

2. Proposed Rules

• Department of Environmental Protection
  • Departmental
    • To make principal forgiveness funding available to more communities and to make the rule more consistent with the Clean Water State Revolving Fund rule, Chapter 62-503, F.A.C.
      • Due of Comment: 11/3/2016
• Department of Management Services
  • Division of Purchasing
    • This is a substantial rewording of the rules to remove unused, duplicative, or otherwise unnecessary wording, modify wording to reflect preferred practices, make technical amendments, and provide further clarification and flexibility. These changes ...
      • Due of Comment: 11/3/2016
• Department of Children and Families
  • Family Safety and Preservation Program
    • The Department intends to amend Rule 65C-16.013, Determination of Maintenance Subsidy Payments, to delete unnecessary and confusing language.
      • Due of Comment: 11/3/2016
• Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission
  • Freshwater Fish and Wildlife
    • The purposes of this proposed rule revision are to change the rule title; authorize take, possession, or selling of State-designated Threatened species if such conduct is authorized in a management plan approved by the Commission; and to implement ...
      • Due of Comment: 11/3/2016

3. Notices of Changes, Corrections and Withdrawals

• Department of Health
  • Board of Nursing Home Administrators
    • Mandatory HIV/AIDS and Prevention of Medical Errors Education
• Agency for Health Care Administration
  • Medicaid
    • Occupational Therapy Services
    • Therapy Services
    • Respiratory Therapy Services
    • Speech-Language Pathology Services
• Department of Education
  • State Board of Education
    • Minimum School Term, Emergencies

4. Petitions and Dispositions Regarding Rule Variance or Waiver

• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Division of Hotels and Restaurants
    • an Emergency Variance for Subparagraph 61C-1.004(1)(a), Florida Administrative Code and Paragraph 5-202.11(A), 2009 FDA Food Code from Embajador Colombiano located in Tampa. The above referenced F.A.C. addresses the requirement that each ...
• Department of Health
  • Board of Optometry
    • for variance filed by Harry N. Snyder, OD, FAAO, from Rule 64B13-10.001, F.A.C., regarding Florida license as certified Optometrist. Comments on this petition should be filed with the Board of Optometry, 4052 Bald Cypress Way, Bin #C07, Tallahassee,...
• Water Management Districts
  • Southwest Florida Water Management District
    • a variance or waiver. Petitioner’s Name: Green Swamp Mitigation Bank, LLC Rule No.: 40D-4.091, F.A.C. Nature of the rule for which variance or waiver is sought: Variance from the requirements set forth in Appendix 4, Section 9(i)(1) of the Basis ...
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Florida Real Estate Appraisal Board
    • variance or waiver from Section 475.617(3), F.S., filed by Luke Johnson. Petitioner requested a variance or waiver from the requirements of the minimum education and experience prescribed by the rule of the board. Comments on this petition ...
• Water Management Districts
  • Southwest Florida Water Management District
    • a variance or waiver. Petitioner’s Name: Hillsborough River Mitigation Bank, LLC Rule No.: 40D-4.091, F.A.C. Nature of the rule for which variance or waiver is sought: Variance from the requirements set forth in Appendix 4, Section 9(i)(1) of ...
    • a variance or waiver. Petitioner’s Name: Hillsborough River Mitigation Bank, LLC Rule No.: 62-342.700, F.A.C. Nature of the rule for which variance or waiver is sought: Variance from the requirements set forth in Section 373.4136, Florida ...
    • a variance or waiver. Petitioner’s Name: Withlacoochee Wetland Mitigation Bank, LLC Rule No.: 40D-4.091, F.A.C. Nature of the rule for which variance or waiver is sought: Variance from the requirements set forth in Appendix 4, Section 9(i)(1) of ...
• Department of Health
  • Board of Physical Therapy Practice
    • that on August 15, 2016, an Order was filed on the Petition for Variance or Waiver. The Petition was filed by Fahed Mehyar on July 19, 2016, seeking a variance or waiver from Rule 64B17-3.002(2)(a), F.A.C., which requires a foreign educated ...
    • that on August 22, 2016, an Order was filed on the Petition for Variance or Waiver. The Petition was filed by Joseane Estrela Stacy on June 13, 2016, seeking a variance or waiver from Rule 64B17-3.001(3)(b)1.c., F.A.C., which requires a foreign ...
    • that on August 15, 2016, an Order was filed on the Petition for Variance or Waiver. The Petition was filed by Priya Tamhane, on April 27, 2016, seeking a variance or waiver of certain general education requirements for licensure in Florida as a ...
    • that on February 29, 2016, an Order was filed on the Petition for Variance or Waiver. The Petition was filed by Renee Navarro, Jr., on January 13, 2016, seeking a variance or waiver from Rule 64B17-3.003, F.A.C., of the requirement that an ...
    • that on June 8, 2016, an Order was filed on the Petition for Variance or Waiver. The Petition was filed by Ashwini Sheth on April 5, 2016, seeking a variance or waiver from Rule 64B17-3.003, F.A.C., which requires a foreign educated applicant ...

5. Notices of Meetings, Workshops and Public Hearings

• Florida Commission on Offender Review
  • Departmental
    • Regularly scheduled meeting for all Parole, Conditional Release, Conditional Medical Release, Addiction Recovery, Control Release and all other Commission business.; Wednesday November 2, 2016 & Thursday November 3, 2016, 9:00 a.m.; Wednesday ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Florida Commission on Offender Review, 4070 Esplanade Way, Tallahassee, FL 32399-2450
• Department of Health
  • Division of Environmental Health
    • This is a meeting of the Research Review and Advisory Committee. The purpose of this meeting is to discuss and guide current, proposed, and potential future onsite sewage research projects. The focus of this meeting is to discuss what has happened ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Florida Department of Health Southwood Complex 4042 Bald Cypress Way, Conference Room 301 Tallahassee, Florida 32399 Or via conference call / web conference: Toll free call in number: 1-888-670-3525 Conference code: 8605907413 Website: http://connectpro22543231.adobeconnect.com/rrac_new/
  • Board of Psychology
    • General Business Meeting.; November 17, 2016 beginning at approximately 8:00 a.m. E.S.T or soon thereafter. ; Homewood Suites, 2987 Apalachee Parkway, Tallahassee, FL 32301
      • Hearing Meeting: Homewood Suites, 2987 Apalachee Parkway, Tallahassee, FL 32301
• Department of State
  • Division of Historical Resources
    • This webinar is intended to educate local government, tribal, private not-for-profit, and individual owners of historic properties in Florida on available financial programs to assist in disaster recovery. How to Participate: Advance ...
      • Hearing Meeting: R.A. Gray Building, Room 404, 500 South Bronough Street, Tallahassee, FL 32399
• Department of Health
  • Board of Chiropractic Medicine
    • General Board Meeting; November 4, 2016, 8:30 a.m.; Marriott North, 6650 N. Andrews Avenue, Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33309
      • Hearing Meeting: Marriott North, 6650 N. Andrews Avenue, Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33309
• Department of Environmental Protection
  • Departmental
    • The Department’s Division of Environmental Assessment and Restoration (DEAR) is holding a public meeting on the preparation of a Reasonable Assurance Plan (RAP) for the Loxahatchee River to address water quality impairments. A RAP is being developed ...
      • Hearing Meeting: The River Center, 805 N. US Highway 1, Jupiter, FL 33477
• Florida Housing Finance Corporation
  • Departmental
    • NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING CONCERNING BONDS TO FINANCE OWNER-OCCUPIED RESIDENCES Notice is hereby given that the Florida Housing Finance Corporation (the "Issuer") will conduct a public hearing pursuant to Section 147(f) of the Internal Revenue ...
      • Hearing Meeting: City Centre Building, 227 North Bronough Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32301-1329, Fifth Floor, Formal Conference Room
• Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
  • Division of Agricultural Environmental Services
    • To address the business of the Council. A copy of the agenda may be obtained by contacting: Mr. Dale Dubberly, Bureau Chief, (850)617-7984, dale.dubberly@freshfromflorida.com; November 2, 2016, 10:00 a.m.; UF/IFAS Mid Florida Research and Education ...
      • Hearing Meeting: UF/IFAS Mid Florida Research and Education Center Auditorium, 2725 South Binion Road, Apopka, FL 32703, phone number (directions only): (407)884-2034 or GoToMeeting: https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/466230797 Teleconference information: 1 (888) 670-3525, Access/Pass code: 731-934-2066
• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • Walton County Health Department
    • Various Board Information; October 20,2016, 11:30 am; Walton County Health Department
      • Hearing Meeting: Walton County Health Department
• Department of Environmental Protection
  • Departmental
    • Update the members of the Subcommittee and the general public on the progress of ongoing canal water quality restoration projects and to discuss future actions. The meeting is open to the public.; October 28, 2016, 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.; Marathon ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Marathon Government Center, Board Meeting Room, 2798 Overseas Highway, Marathon, FL 33050
• Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
  • Division of Consumer Services
    • General meeting of the Florida Motor Vehicle Repair Advisory Council.; Thursday, October 27, 2016, 1:30 p.m.; Call-in number: 1(888) 670-3525, participant code: 4220265671
      • Hearing Meeting: Call-in number: 1(888) 670-3525, participant code: 4220265671
• Department of Environmental Protection
  • Departmental
    • Pursuant to 40 C.F.R. 51.102, the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) announces the opportunity for the public to request a hearing or offer comments on a proposed revision to Florida’s State Implementation Plan (SIP) under the Clean Air ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Department of Environmental Protection, Bob Martinez Center, Lab Conference Room 204-208, 2600 Blair Stone Road, Tallahassee, Florida.
• Water Management Districts
  • Southwest Florida Water Management District
    • This website https://swfwmd.discussion.community/categories will be an open forum, allowing public access to and participation in communications among the chairman and members of the independent peer review panel assembled to review the proposed ...
      • Hearing Meeting: https://swfwmd.discussion.community/categories For persons without Internet access, WebBoard access during the public comment period is available at the headquarters office of the Southwest Florida Water Management District, 2379 Broad Street, Brooksville, Florida, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., Eastern Daylight Time, Monday through Friday.
• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • Florida Surplus Asset Fund Trust
    • FLORIDA SURPLUS ASSET FUND TRUST 10151 University Blvd., #227, Orlando, Florida 32817 Board of Trustees October 20, 2016 Florida Surplus Asset Fund Trust AGENDA- REGULAR ELECTION MEETING OF PARTICIPANTS This ...
      • Hearing Meeting: AKERMAN LLP OFFICES 420 South Orange Avenue, Suite 1200, Orlando, Florida 32801

6. Notices of Petitions and Dispositions Regarding Declaratory Stat

• Department of Health
  • Board of Optometry
    • Thomas F. Panza, on behalf of Nova Southeastern University’s College of Optometry (NSU-COO); The Notice of the Petition for Declaratory Statement was published in Volume 42, No. 30, of the February 15, 2016, issue of the Florida Administrative ...
  • Board of Physical Therapy Practice
    • Joseane Estrela Stacy; The Notice of Petition for Declaratory Statement was published in Volume 42, No. 132, of the July 8, 2016, Florida Administrative Register. The Petitioner seeks a declaratory statement of the Board’s interpretation of 486.031(...

7. Notices Regarding Bids, Proposals and Purchasing

• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • Ajax Building Corporation
    • Other Agencies and Organizations, Ajax Building Corporation

8. Miscellaneous

• Public Service Commission
  • Departmental
    • Public Service Commission, Departmental
    • Public Service Commission, Departmental
    • Public Service Commission, Departmental
• Department of Health
  • Board of Nursing
    • Department of Health, Board of Nursing
• Public Service Commission
  • Departmental
    • Public Service Commission, Departmental
• Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles
  • Division of Motor Vehicles
    • Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles, Division of Motor Vehicles
    • Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles, Division of Motor Vehicles
• Department of Health
  • Board of Nursing
    • Department of Health, Board of Nursing
• Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles
  • Division of Motor Vehicles
    • Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles, Division of Motor Vehicles
• Department of Health
  • Board of Massage Therapy
    • Department of Health, Board of Massage Therapy
  • Board of Nursing
    • Department of Health, Board of Nursing
• Department of Economic Opportunity
  • Division of Community Development
    • Department of Economic Opportunity, Division of Community Development