Vol. 47, No. 201 (10/15/2021)

1. Notices of Development of Proposed Rules and Negotiated Rulemaking

• Department of Environmental Protection
  • Departmental
    • The amendments to Chapter 62-621.300, F.A.C., are being proposed to adopt a generic permit authorizing certain activities to control red tide and blue-green algae blooms in Florida’s waterways.
• Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission
  • Freshwater Fish and Wildlife
    • The purpose of the proposed amendment is to define “basic first aid" which will have the effect of adding clarifying language for other rule amendments.
    • The purpose of the proposed amendment is to specify additional violations which would be considered a violation of 68A-6.009(1), F.A.C., and the effect will be the identification of violations for the purpose of enforcement.....
    • The purpose of the proposed amendment is to add requirements relating to reports of injuries, bites, and escapes of captive wildlife. The effect will be improved information on these incidents and increased public safety.....
    • The Commission is considering revising the portions of rule provisions associated with diamondback terrapins.

2. Proposed Rules

• Department of State
  • Departmental
    • To provide a procedure to file adoption packets and provide requirements for incorporating material by reference in agency rules.
      • Due of Comment: 11/5/2021
• Department of Health
  • Division of Disease Control
    • In furtherance of the Florida Department of Health’s authority to adopt rules governing the control of preventable communicable diseases—and because students benefit from in-person learning—it is necessary to promulgate ....
      • Due of Comment: 11/5/2021
• Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission
  • Departmental
    • The proposed amendment to 68-1.003 would update the Nontraditional Section 6 Grants Program rule language, Program Guidelines, Budget Sheet, and Task Schedule and Timeline. The proposed amendment would also remove the Application ....
      • Due of Comment: 11/5/2021
• Department of Health
  • Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy and Mental Health Counseling
    • Eliminate duplicate guidelines, add 2 new guidelines required by legislation enacted in 2021.
      • Due of Comment: 11/5/2021
• Department of Children and Families
  • Family Safety and Preservation Program
    • The Department intends to amend rules 65C-20.008 and .012, F.A.C., to add provisions related to the Child Safety Alarm Act, Chapter 2021-120, Laws of Florida.. Section 402.305, F.S., was amended by the 2021 legislature wherein ....
      • Due of Comment: 11/5/2021
    • The Department intends to amend rules 65C-22.001, .008, and .010, F.A.C., to add provisions related to the Child Safety Alarm Act, Chapter 2021-120, Laws of Florida. Section 402.305, F.S., was amended by the 2021 legislature ....
      • Due of Comment: 11/5/2021
• Department of Health
  • Board of Nursing Home Administrators
    • The Board proposes a rule amendment to revise the incorporated application form DH-MQA-NHA003.
      • Due of Comment: 11/5/2021
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Board of Accountancy
    • The Board proposes a rule amendment to update the rule language to remove the incorporated application and refer the applicant to Rule 61-35.003, F.A.C., to obtain the application.
      • Due of Comment: 11/5/2021

3. Petitions and Dispositions Regarding Rule Variance or Waiver

• Department of Health
  • Board of Optometry
    • variance or waiver filed by Jesse Villegas. Petitioner is seeking a variance or waiver of Rule 64B13-4.001(2)(b)1. and 3., F.A.C., which states that pursuant to Section 463.006(3), F.S., the Board will accept passing scores ....
  • Board of Massage Therapy
    • of the issuance of an Order regarding the Petition for Waiver or Variance, which was filed on December 22, 2020, by Eleni Blair. Petitioner was seeking a waiver or variance from Rule 64B7-28.009, F.A.C., regarding continuing ....
    • of the issuance of an Order regarding the Petition for Waiver or Variance, which was filed on December 29, 2020, by Allison Kruczek. Petitioner was seeking a waiver or variance from Rule 64B7-28.009, F.A.C., regarding continuing ....
    • of the issuance of an Order regarding the Petition for Waiver or Variance, which was filed on December 18, 2020, by Brittany Roberts. Petitioner was seeking a waiver or variance from Rule 64B7-28.009, F.A.C., regarding ....
    • of the issuance of an Order regarding the Petition for Waiver or Variance, which was filed on January 15, 2021, by Bridget Mosley. Petitioner was seeking a waiver or variance from Rule 64B7-28.009, F.A.C., regarding continuing ....
    • of the issuance of an Order regarding the Petition for Waiver or Variance, which was filed on February 18, 2021, by Natalie Rodgers. Petitioner was seeking a waiver or variance from Rule 64B7-28.009, F.A.C., regarding continuing ....
    • of the issuance of an Order regarding the Petition for Waiver or Variance, which was filed on February 19, 2021, by Thomas Kipp. Petitioner was seeking a waiver or variance from Rule 64B7-28.009, F.A.C., regarding continuing ....
    • of the issuance of an Order regarding the Petition for Waiver or Variance, which was filed on January 6, 2021, by Christina Walker. Petitioner was seeking a waiver or variance from Rule 64B7-28.009, F.A.C., regarding continuing ....
    • of the issuance of an Order regarding the Petition for Waiver or Variance, which was filed on February 4, 2021, by Amber Schott. Petitioner was seeking a waiver or variance from Rule 64B7-28.009, F.A.C., regarding continuing ....
    • of the issuance of an Order regarding the Petition for Waiver or Variance, which was filed on December 22, 2020, by Alma Pagan. Petitioner was seeking a waiver or variance from Rule 64B7-28.009, F.A.C., regarding continuing ....

4. Notices of Meetings, Workshops and Public Hearings

• Department of Children and Families
  • Substance Abuse Program
    • The Department intends to amend Rule 65D-30.0142, F.A.C., Clinical and Operational Standards for Medication-Assisted Treatment for Opioid Use ....  October 28, 2021, 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. EST  Microsoft Teams Meeting (https://...

5. Notices Regarding Bids, Proposals and Purchasing

• Department of Corrections
  • Departmental
    • FDC Wakulla Correctional Institution Dorm Renovations & New Medical Addition and Renovations