Vol. 43, No. 205 (10/23/2017)

1. Notices of Development of Proposed Rules and Negotiated Rulemaking

• Department of Education
  • State Board of Education
    • To adopt the 2017-2018 CAPE Postsecondary Industry Certification Funding List. Section 1008.44, F. S., requires that this list be adopted annually. The 2017-2018 CAPE Postsecondary Industry Certification Funding list adopted by this rule will be ...
• Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
  • Division of Consumer Services
    • The purpose of this rulemaking is to update a form reference, update materials incorporated by reference to streamline the registration or exemption process and comply with statutory changes made to the health studio registration laws by Section 25, ...
    • This rule development will amend an incorporated form to comply with a recent statutory change and update a form reference. It will also amend the penalty sections to correct an error and adjust the assessment of a Tier I Major Violation for ...
• Agency for Health Care Administration
  • Medicaid
    • The purpose of the amendment to Rule 59G-13.081, Florida Administrative Code, is to incorporate by reference the Developmental Disabilities Individual Budgeting Waiver Services Provider Rate Table, __________________. The amendment updates rates for ...

2. Proposed Rules

• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Departmental
    • The purpose and effect of the proposed rule amendment is to revise and update the request for examination accommodations for candidates with disabilities instructional booklet.
      • Due of Comment: 11/13/2017
  • Miscellaneous Businesses and Professions - Asbestos Consultants/Asbestos Consultant Examination
    • The purpose and effect of the proposed rule amendment is to update and clarify existing language and remove unnecessary language within the rule’s text.
      • Due of Comment: 11/13/2017
    • The purpose and effect of the proposed rule amendment is to update and amend reference to the amount of delinquent fees based upon changes in law.
      • Due of Comment: 11/13/2017
  • Board of Cosmetology
    • The Board proposes the development of a rule amendment to increase the delinquency fee from $20.00 to $25.00.
      • Due of Comment: 11/13/2017

3. Petitions and Dispositions Regarding Rule Variance or Waiver

• Department of Law Enforcement
  • Division of Local Law Enforcement Assistance
    • On May 3, 2017, the Alcohol Testing Program of the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (ATP) issued a Final Order granting a waiver of Rule 11D-8.014, F.A.C., to Shibaughan Ramsey. Rule 11D-8.014, F.A.C. requires blood alcohol analysts to ...
    • On June 26, 2017, the Alcohol Testing Program of the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (ATP) issued a Final Order granting a waiver of Rule 11D-8.014, F.A.C., to Monica Escobar Jacobs. Rule 11D-8.014, F.A.C. requires blood alcohol analysts to ...
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Board of Professional Engineers
    • of the issuance of an Order regarding the Petition for Variance or Waiver, filed on June 14, 2017, by Kunjan Shukla. The Notice of Petition for Variance or Waiver was published in Vol. 43, No. 120, of the June 21, 2017, Florida Administrative ...
  • Division of Hotels and Restaurants
    • On October 19, 2017, the Division issued an order. The Final Order was in response to a Petition for an emergency permanent Variance from Regency Palms Condominium Building 1, filed October 5, 2017, and advertised on October 9, 2017 in Vol.43, No....
  • Board of Professional Engineers
    • of the issuance of an Order regarding the Petition for Variance or Waiver, filed on June 9, 2017, by C. Renee Robertson, P.E. The Notice of Petition for Variance or Waiver was published in Vol. 43, No. 116, of the June 15, 2017, Florida ...
• Department of Health
  • Board of Physical Therapy Practice
    • Variance or Waiver filed by Francisco Gutierrez. Petitioner seeks a variance or waiver of Rule 64B17-3.001(3)(b), F.A.C., by requesting waiver of the licensure without examination (by endorsement) requirements as described in the petition. Comments ...
• Agency for Health Care Administration
  • Health Facility and Agency Licensing
    • Variance from Rule 59AER17-1, F.A.C., from Chatsworth at PGA National. The Petition has been assigned Agency case number 2017012458. The Petition seeks a variance from Rule 59AER17-1 F.A.C. requesting a variance as to the time for the implementation ...
    • Variance from Rule 59AER17-1, F.A.C., from LP Hialeah Gardens, LLC d/b/a Signature Healthcare of Waterford. The Petition has been assigned Agency case number 2017012494. The Petition seeks a variance from Rule 59AER17-1 F.A.C. requesting a variance ...
    • Variance from Rule 59AER17-1, F.A.C., from Carlton Shores NH LLC d/b/a Carlton Shores Health and Rehabilitation Center. The Petition has been assigned Agency case number 2017012455. The Petition seeks a variance from Rule 59AER17-1 F.A.C. requesting ...
    • Variance from Rule 59AER17-1, F.A.C., from LP Live Oak, LLC. The Petition has been assigned Agency case number 2017012481. The Petition seeks a variance from Rule 59AER17-1 F.A.C. requesting a variance as to the time for the implementation of the ...
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Division of Hotels and Restaurants
    • Omni Hotel at 245 Water Street, Jacksonville, FL. Petitioner seeks an emergency variance of the requirements of Rules 211.3c, 211.3c(e), 211.3c(g), A.S.M.E. A17.1, 1987 edition, as adopted by 61C-5.001(1), Florida Administrative Code that requires ...
• Department of Health
  • Division of Environmental Health
    • Temporary Variance from Dunson Harvesting Inc., Les Dunson; PO Box 589, Winter Haven, FL 33882, from subsection 64E-14.004(1), Florida Administrative Code. This section requires that before any person establishes, operates, or allows occupancy of a ...
• Agency for Health Care Administration
  • Health Facility and Agency Licensing
    • Variance from Rule 59AER17-1, F.A.C., from Victoria Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Inc. The Petition has been assigned Agency case number 2017012609. The Petition seeks a variance from Rule 59AER17-1 F.A.C. requesting a variance as to the time ...
    • Variance from Rule 59AER17-1, F.A.C., from Solaris HealthCare Pensacola, LLC. The Petition has been assigned Agency case number 2017012610. The Petition seeks a variance from Rule 59AER17-1 F.A.C. requesting a variance as to the time for the ...
    • Variance from Rule 58AER17-1, F.A.C., from Senior Living Properties V, LLC d/b/a Savannah Court of the Palm Beaches. The Petition has been assigned Agency case number 2017012612. The Petition seeks a variance from Rule 58AER17-1 F.A.C. requesting a ...
    • Variance from Rule 59AER17-1, F.A.C., from Solaris HealthCare Lake City, LLC. The Petition has been assigned Agency case number 2017012611. The Petition seeks a variance from Rule 59AER17-1 F.A.C. requesting a variance as to the time for the ...
    • Variance from Rule 59AER17-1, F.A.C., from Solaris HealthCare Merritt Island, LLC. The Petition has been assigned Agency case number 2017012604. The Petition seeks a variance from Rule 59AER17-1 F.A.C. requesting a variance as to the time for the ...
    • Variance from Rule 59AER17-1, F.A.C., from Larsen Skilled Nursing Pavilion at Shell Point Retirement Community. The Petition has been assigned Agency case number 2017012603. The Petition seeks a variance from Rule 59AER17-1 F.A.C. requesting a ...
    • Variance from Rule 59AER17-1, F.A.C., from Alliance Foundation of Florida, Inc., d/b/a Indigo Manor. The Petition has been assigned Agency case number 2017012607. The Petition seeks a variance from Rule 59AER17-1 F.A.C. requesting a variance as to ...
    • Variance from Rule 59AER17-1, F.A.C., from Mulberry Grove NH LLC d/b/a The Club Health and Rehabilitation Center at The Villages. The Petition has been assigned Agency case number 2017012536. The Petition seeks a variance from Rule 59AER17-1 F.A.C. ...
    • Variance from Rule 59AER17-1, F.A.C., from North Rehab NH, L.L.C. d/b/a North Rehabilitation Center. The Petition has been assigned Agency case number 2017012538. The Petition seeks a variance from Rule 59AER17-1 F.A.C. requesting a variance as to ...
    • an Amended Petition for Variance from Rule 59AER17-1, F.A.C., from Palm Garden of Clearwater LLC, d/b/a Palm Garden Clearwater. The Petition has been assigned Agency case number 2017012221. The Petition seeks a variance from Rule 59AER17-1 F.A.C. ...
    • an Amended Petition for Variance from Rule 59AER17-1, F.A.C., from Palm Garden of Orlando LLC, d/b/a Palm Garden Orlando. The Petition has been assigned Agency case number 2017012223. The Petition seeks a variance from Rule 59AER17-1 F.A.C. ...
    • Variance from Rule 59AER17-1, F.A.C., from Ruleme Center, LLC. The Petition has been assigned Agency case number 2017012644. The Petition seeks a variance from Rule 59AER17-1 F.A.C. requesting a variance as to the time for the implementation of the ...
    • Variance from Rule 59AER17-1, F.A.C., from Hobe Sound OPCO LLC, d/b/a The Terrace at Hobe Sound. The Petition has been assigned Agency case number 2017012657. The Petition seeks a variance from Rule 59AER17-1 F.A.C. requesting a variance as to the ...
    • Variance from Rule 59AER17-1, F.A.C., from Sandalwood Rehabilitation and Nursing Center. The Petition has been assigned Agency case number 2017012642. The Petition seeks a variance from Rule 59AER17-1 F.A.C. requesting a variance as to the time for ...
    • and/or Variance from Rule 58AER17-1, F.A.C., from Sandhill Cove Properties, Inc. d/b/a Water's Edge Extended Care. The Petition has been assigned Agency case number 2017012632. The Petition seeks a waiver and/or variance from Rule 58AER17-1 F.A.C. ...
    • Variance from Rule 59AER17-1, F.A.C., from Terrace Health NH LLC d/b/a Terrace Health & Rehabilitation Center. The Petition has been assigned Agency case number 2017012620. The Petition seeks a variance from Rule 59AER17-1 F.A.C. requesting a ...
    • Variance from Rule 59AER17-1, F.A.C., from Tierra Pines Center, LLC. The Petition has been assigned Agency case number 2017012616. The Petition seeks a variance from Rule 59AER17-1 F.A.C. requesting a variance as to the time for the implementation ...
    • Variance from Rule 59AER17-1, F.A.C., from Village Place NH LLC d/b/a Village Place Health and Rehabilitation Center. The Petition has been assigned Agency case number 2017012615. The Petition seeks a variance from Rule 59AER17-1 F.A.C. requesting a ...
    • Variance from Rule 59AER17-1, F.A.C., from Woodland Grove NH LLC d/b/a Woodland Grove Health and Rehabilitation Center. The Petition has been assigned Agency case number 2017012548. The Petition seeks a variance from Rule 59AER17-1 F.A.C. requesting ...
    • Variance from Rule 59AER17-1, F.A.C., from Senior Living Properties V, LLC d/b/a Savannah Cove-Palm Beaches. The Petition has been assigned Agency case number 2017012621. The Petition seeks a variance from Rule 59AER17-1 F.A.C. requesting a variance ...
    • 2017, the Agency for Health Care Administration received a Petition for Variance from Rule 59AER17-1, F.A.C., from Largo Investments & Associates, LLC d/b/a Oak Manor Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center. The Petition has been assigned Agency case ...
    • Variance from Rule 59AER17-1, F.A.C., from Cplace of St. Peter, LLC d/b/a Carrington Place of St. Pete. The Petition has been assigned Agency case number 2017012622. The Petition seeks a variance from Rule 59AER17-1 F.A.C. requesting a variance as ...
    • Variance from Rule 59AER17-1, F.A.C., from Senior Living Properties IV, LLC d/b/a Savannah Cove-Maitland. The Petition has been assigned Agency case number 2017012624. The Petition seeks a variance from Rule 59AER17-1 F.A.C. requesting a variance as ...
    • Variance from Rule 59AER17-1, F.A.C., from East Lake Rehab & Care Center, LLC d/b/a Trinity Regional Rehab Center. The Petition has been assigned Agency case number 2017012626. The Petition seeks a variance from Rule 59AER17-1 F.A.C. requesting a ...
    • Variance from Rule 59AER17-1, F.A.C., from Solaris HealthCare Imperial, LLC. The Petition has been assigned Agency case number 2017012627. The Petition seeks a variance from Rule 59AER17-1 F.A.C. requesting a variance as to the time for the ...
    • Variance from Rule 59AER17-1, F.A.C., from Solaris HealthCare Osceola, LLC. The Petition has been assigned Agency case number 2017012630. The Petition seeks a variance from Rule 59AER17-1 F.A.C. requesting a variance as to the time for the ...
    • Variance from Rule 59AER17-1, F.A.C., from Hebrew Home Sinai, Inc. d/b/a Sinai Plaza Nursing and Rehab Center. The Petition has been assigned Agency case number 2017012631. The Petition seeks a variance from Rule 59AER17-1 F.A.C. requesting a ...
    • Variance from Rule 59AER17-1, F.A.C., from Solaris HealthCare Parkway, LLC. The Petition has been assigned Agency case number 2017012633. The Petition seeks a variance from Rule 59AER17-1 F.A.C. requesting a variance as to the time for the ...
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Division of Hotels and Restaurants
    • On October 20, 2017, the Department received a request withdrawing the Petition for variance from Baptist Hospital, filed September 22, 2017, and advertised on September 28, 2017, in Vol.43 No. 188 of the Florida Administrative Register. The ...

4. Notices of Meetings, Workshops and Public Hearings

• 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 9393 North Florida Avenue Tampa, FL 33612
• Department of State
  • Division of Historical Resources
    • The Florida Historical Commission will convene at 8:00 a.m.(Eastern) on Thursday, November 2, 2017, to review and score the FY2019 Historic Preservation Special Category Grant Applications. The intention is for all eligible applications to be ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Heritage Auditorium, R.A. Gray Building, 500 South Bronough Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32399, or via webinar. Attendees may join the webinar at GoToWebinar.com using the Webinar ID: 743-182-011. Audio will be accessible by dialing (914) 614-3221. Access code 631-976-627.
• Water Management Districts
  • South Florida Water Management District
    • Everglades Agricultural Area Storage Reservoir Meeting The South Florida Water Management District has scheduled a public meeting for the Everglades Agricultural Area Storage Reservoir Project to engage the public. The overall goal is to discuss ...
      • Hearing Meeting: SFWMD, 3301 Gun Club Road, West Palm Beach, FL 33406
  • Southwest Florida Water Management District
    • Springs Coast Management Committee: Discussion will include the framework for management plans, approval of BMAP Nutrient Management Strategy & Management Actions and other water quality drivers.; Wednesday, Nov. 8, 2017; 1:30 p.m.; SWFWMD ...
      • Hearing Meeting: SWFWMD Brooksville Office, 2379 Broad Street, Brooksville, FL 34604
• Department of Military Affairs
  • Departmental
    • Armory Board Meeting. The Armory Board will consider action on contracts, leases, agreements and other business relative to real property and facility management issues under its control. ; November 3, 2017; Soldier's And Airmen's Conference Room, ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Soldier's And Airmen's Conference Room, St. Francis Barracks, 82 Marine Street, St. Augustine, Florida 32084
• Department of Health
  • Division of Emergency Preparedness and Community Support
    • To conduct general business of the Emergency Medical Services Advisory Council.; Friday, November 3, 2017, 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.; Florida Department of Health (conference call) 1-888-670-3525; participant passcode: 1043560135# Please join the ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Florida Department of Health (conference call) 1-888-670-3525; participant passcode: 1043560135# Please join the meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone: https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/813021909
• Department of Financial Services
  • Division of Funeral, Cemetery, and Consumer Services
    • to discuss Rule Chapter 69K-30, F.A.C.; on Thursday, November 9, 2017, beginning at 10:00 a.m. and ending at 3:00 p.m.; at the Claude Pepper Building, Room G01, 111 West Madison Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32399
      • Hearing Meeting: at the Claude Pepper Building, Room G01, 111 West Madison Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32399
• Department of State
  • Departmental
    • In accordance with Section 120.525, Florida Statutes, a reply opening is hereby noticed for the following Invitation to Negotiate Number: DOS ITN 10/17-12, titled, DOC COTS Business Registry Solution. The Department reserves the right to issue ...
      • Hearing Meeting: R.A. Gray Building, 500 S. Bronough Street, Room #428, Tallahassee, FL 32399
• Florida Housing Finance Corporation
  • Departmental
    • The call-in information for the workshop is posted to the website http://www.floridahousing.org/programs/developers-multifamily-programs/competitive/2018/2018-101 . The workshop will be held to solicit comments and suggestions from interested ...
      • Hearing Meeting: The workshop will be available by telephone or interested parties may attend in person at Florida Housing’s offices located at 227 N. Bronough Street, Seltzer Room, Suite 6000, Tallahassee, Florida.
    • The call-in information for the workshop is posted to the website http://www.floridahousing.org/programs/developers-multifamily-programs/competitive/2018/2018-102 . The workshop will be held to solicit comments and suggestions from interested ...
      • Hearing Meeting: The workshop will be available by telephone or interested parties may attend in person at Florida Housing’s offices located at 227 N. Bronough Street, Seltzer Room, Suite 6000, Tallahassee, Florida.
• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • QCAusa
    • Project Description: NW 136th Avenue at SR 84 and I-595 Intersection Improvement Project in Broward County. The goal of this project is to improve traffic operation and safety at the interchange. This interchange experiences frequent traffic ...
      • Hearing Meeting: New River Civic Center, 60 Weston Road, Sunrise, FL 33326
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Florida Building Commission
    • Review the scope of work for Phase II research project titled “Uniform Implementation of the Florida Building Code” and provide comments regarding entities to be interviewed as a representative sample for the survey/questionnaire. ; October 31, ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Meetings to be conducted using communications media technology, specifically teleconference and webinar: Join the meeting at https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/640926229. Join the conference call: United States (toll-free): 1-877-309-2073; Meeting ID / Access Code: 640-926-229; public point of access 2601 Blair Stone Road, Tallahassee, Florida.
• Department of Education
  • University of South Florida
    • The University of South Florida Louis De La Parte Florida Mental Health Institute announces the Florida Medicaid Drug Therapy Management Program for Behavioral Health Expert Panel Meeting to update the Florida Best Practice Psychotherapeutic ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Renaissance Hotel at International Place, 4200 Jim Walter Blvd., Tampa, FL 33607

5. Notices of Petitions and Dispositions Regarding Declaratory Stat

• Department of Health
  • Board of Physical Therapy Practice
    • Jillanne Abigail Stearns.; The Petition, filed on October 19, 2017, seeks a declaratory statement regarding the scope of practice for licensed physical therapists. Petitioner cites 486.021(11)(a), F.S. within the Physical Therapy Practice Act. ...
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Division of Florida Condominiums, Timeshares and Mobile Homes
    • Linda S. Hill, In Re: Isla Merita Homeowners’ Condominium Association II, Inc., Docket No. 2017049501, filed on October 17, 2017.; Whether the Board of Directors may make a material alteration of common elements, specifically the replacement of ...

6. Notices Regarding Bids, Proposals and Purchasing

• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • Daytona State College
    • Other Agencies and Organizations, Daytona State College
• Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission
  • Departmental
    • Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, Departmental
• Water Management Districts
  • Suwannee River Water Management District
    • Water Management Districts, Suwannee River Water Management District
• Department of Environmental Protection
  • Departmental
    • Department of Environmental Protection, Departmental

7. Miscellaneous

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