Vol. 42, No. 207 (10/24/2016)

1. Notices of Development of Proposed Rules and Negotiated Rulemaking

• Department of Transportation
  • Departmental
    • To authorize highway signage for craft breweries in accordance with Section 563.13, Florida Statutes.
  • Florida Seaport Transportation and Economic Development Council
    • To provide a process for reviewing seaport security grant applications in accordance with Section 311.12, Florida Statutes
• Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
  • Division of Consumer Services
    • The purpose of this rulemaking is to implement statutory changes in ch. 2016-166, Laws of Florida, related to an initial registration fee waiver for an honorably discharged veteran of the United States Armed Forces, the spouse of such a veteran, or ...
• Department of Financial Services
  • Division of Insurance Agent and Agency Services
    • The Department of Financial Services (DFS) administers two insurance claim mediation programs. The first program is for property insurance claims (homeowner and commercial residential) pursuant to section 627.7015, F.S., and the second program is ...

2. Proposed Rules

• Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
  • Division of Marketing and Development
    • The purpose of this rulemaking is to substantially revise the Florida Agricultural Promotion Campaign to increase consumer awareness and expand the market for Florida agricultural products.
      • Due of Comment: 11/14/2016

3. Notices of Changes, Corrections and Withdrawals

• Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission
  • Marine Fisheries
    • Restricted Species Endorsement

4. Petitions and Dispositions Regarding Rule Variance or Waiver

• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Division of Hotels and Restaurants
    • a Routine Variance for Subparagraph 3-305.11(A)(2), 2009 FDA Food Code, Section 3-305.14, 2009 FDA Food Code, Section 6-202.15, 2009 FDA Food Code, Section 6-202.16, 2009 FDA Food Code, Paragraph 61C-4.010(1), Florida Administrative Code, and ...
    • On October 12, 2016 the Division of Hotels and Restaurants received a Petition for 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 ...
    • On October 20, 2016, the Division issued an order. The Final Order was in response to a Petition for a temporary Variance from Candia West Bay, filed September 21, 2016, and advertised on September 26, 2016, in Vol.42, No.187, of the Florida ...
    • On October 20, 2016, the Division issued an order. The Final Order was in response to a Petition for a temporary Variance from Colonial Square Building, filed September 15, 2016, and advertised on September 19, 2016, in Vol.42, No.182, of the ...
    • a Routine Variance for Subparagraph 61C-1.004(1)(a), Florida Administrative Code, Paragraph 5-202.11(A), 2009 FDA Food Code, Paragraph 4-301.12(A), 2009 FDA Food Code, Paragraph 61C-4.010(5), Florida Administrative Code, Subparagraph 3-305.11(A)(2), ...
    • a Routine Variance for Subparagraph 61C-1.004(1)(a), Florida Administrative Code, Paragraph 5-202.11(A), 2009 FDA Food Code, Paragraph 4-301.12(A), 2009 FDA Food Code, Paragraph 61C-4.010(5), Florida Administrative Code, Subparagraph 3-305.11(A)(2), ...
    • a Routine Variance for Subparagraph 61C-1.004(1)(a), Florida Administrative Code, Paragraph 5-202.11(A), 2009 FDA Food Code, Paragraph 4-301.12(A), 2009 FDA Food Code, Paragraph 61C-4.010(5), Florida Administrative Code, Subparagraph 3-305.11(A)(2), ...
• Agency for Health Care Administration
  • Health Facility and Agency Licensing
    • that on October 14, 2016, the Agency for Health Care Administration entered an order on the petition for variance or waiver filed by The Eye Bank Association of America et al. on July 19, 2016 and advertised in Vol. 42, No. 147, Florida ...
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Division of Hotels and Restaurants
    • a Routine Variance for Subparagraph 61C-1.004(1)(a), Florida Administrative Code, Paragraph 5-202.11(A), 2009 FDA Food Code, Paragraph 4-301.12(A), 2009 FDA Food Code, Paragraph 61C-4.010(5), Florida Administrative Code, Subparagraph 3-305.11(A)(2), ...
• Department of Health
  • Board of Nursing Home Administrators
    • of the issuance of an Order regarding the Petition for Variance or Waiver, filed on April 26, 2016 by Christopher Brookshire. The Notice was published in Vol. 42, No. 85, of the May 2, 2016, Florida Administrative Register. Petitioner sought a ...
    • of the issuance of an Order regarding the Petition for Variance or Waiver, filed on May 31, 2016 by Michael L. Foxworthy. The Notice of Variance or Waiver was published in Vol. 42, No. 108, of the June 3, 2016, Florida Administrative Register. ...
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Division of Hotels and Restaurants
    • a Routine Variance for Subparagraph 61C-1.004(1)(a), Florida Administrative Code, Paragraph 5-202.11(A), 2009 FDA Food Code, Paragraph 4-301.12(A), 2009 FDA Food Code, Paragraph 61C-4.010(5), Florida Administrative Code, Subparagraph 3-305.11(A)(2), ...
• Department of Environmental Protection
  • Departmental
    • variance from Petitioner Florida Mitigation Bank, LLC. The petition requested a variance from Rule 62-342.700(1)(b) and (9)(a), F.A.C., which requires reasonable assurance that a Mitigation Bank will meet the requirements under Section 373.4136, F.S....
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Division of Hotels and Restaurants
    • a Routine Variance for Subparagraph 61C-1.004(1)(a), Florida Administrative Code, Paragraph 5-202.11(A), 2009 FDA Food Code, Paragraph 4-301.12(A), 2009 FDA Food Code, Paragraph 61C-4.010(5), Florida Administrative Code, Subparagraph 3-305.11(A)(2), ...
    • a Routine Variance for Subparagraph 61C-1.004(1)(a), Florida Administrative Code, Paragraph 5-202.11(A), 2009 FDA Food Code, Paragraph 4-301.12(A), 2009 FDA Food Code, Paragraph 61C-4.010(5), Florida Administrative Code, Subparagraph 3-305.11(A)(2), ...

5. Notices of Meetings, Workshops and Public Hearings

• Executive Office of the Governor
  • Departmental
    • Discuss coordination of efforts to address needs related to suicide prevention in the state.; November 2, 2016, 10:00am - 12:00pm; Senate Office Building, Room 401, 404 South Monroe Street, Tallahassee FL 32399-1100
      • Hearing Meeting: Senate Office Building, Room 401, 404 South Monroe Street, Tallahassee FL 32399-1100
• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • Florida Workers' Compensation Insurance Guaranty Assoc., Inc.
    • The Committee will meet to discuss the general business of the Association. The agenda will include but not limited to: Approval of Minutes, Investment Report and Investment Policy Review.; November 7, 2016, 11:00 a.m.; Tallahassee, Florida
      • Hearing Meeting: Tallahassee, Florida
• Department of Children and Families
  • Departmental
    • Joint Pasco and Pinellas Community Alliance Meeting to discuss issues crossing county lines in Circuit 6.; Monday, November 14, 2016 at 1:30 PM; Oldsmar Public Library TECO Hall 400 St. Petersburg Drive East Oldsmar, FL 34677
      • Hearing Meeting: Oldsmar Public Library TECO Hall 400 St. Petersburg Drive East Oldsmar, FL 34677
• Executive Office of the Governor
  • Departmental
    • Advisory Council members will meet to conduct regular business of the Florida Faith-Based and Community-Based Advisory Council.; November 1, 2016, 1:00pm - 4:00pm; Wyndham Orlando Resort, Largo Room, 8001 International Drive, Orlando FL 32819
      • Hearing Meeting: Wyndham Orlando Resort, Largo Room, 8001 International Drive, Orlando FL 32819
• Department of Transportation
  • Departmental
    • This is a monthly meeting of the Commercial Motor Vehicle Review Board for the purpose of reviewing penalties imposed upon any vehicle or persons under the provisions of Chapter 316, Florida Statutes, relating to weights imposed on the highway by ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Florida Dept. of Transportation, Haydon Burns Building Auditorium, 605 Suwannee Street, Tallahassee, FL
• Water Management Districts
  • Southwest Florida Water Management District
    • Joint Industrial and Public Supply Advisory Committee meeting: To discuss committee business. All or part of this meeting may be conducted by means of communications media technology in order to permit maximum participation of committee and ...
      • Hearing Meeting: SWFWMD Tampa Office, 7601 US Highway 301 North, Tampa FL 33637
  • St. Johns River Water Management District
    • Rule Development Workshop to discuss and receive public input on proposed rule amendments to adopt minimum flows for De Leon Springs in Volusia County and amend minimum water levels for Lake Cowpen in Putnam County. NOTE: Members of the District’...
      • Hearing Meeting: Governing Board Room, St. Johns River Water Management District, 4049 Reid Street, Palatka, Florida 32177
• Department of Legal Affairs
  • Departmental
    • Awards & Recognition Committee DATE AND TIME: November 1, 2016 at 2:00 p.m. PLACE: Please call (850) 414-3300 for instructions on participation. GENERAL SUBJECT MATTER TO BE CONSIDERED: Public Outreach Committee DATE AND TIME: November 2, ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Please call (850) 414-3300 for instructions on participation.
• Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
  • Division of Marketing and Development
    • Florida Alligator Marketing and Education Advisory Committee meeting will address special business issues and initiatives of the Florida Alligator Marketing and Education Committee, for the current and next fiscal year.; November 16, 2016, 10:00 a.m;...
      • Hearing Meeting: Bert Harris Ag Center/IFAS Extension, 4509 George Boulevard, Room #3, Sebring, FL 33875-5837
    • The Florida Viticulture Advisory Council will discuss the following: Annual Reports on the Status of the Industry, Research and Promotion; Report on Viticulture Trust Fund Collections; Viticulture Forms; Budget Request.; Tuesday, November 8, 2016 (...
      • Hearing Meeting: Florida A&M University Center for Viticulture and Small Fruit Research 6505 Mahan Drive Tallahassee, Florida 32317 Phone: (850) 599-3996 Fax: (850) 561-2617 www.famu.edu/index.cfm?viticulture
• Department of Health
  • Council of Licensed Midwifery
    • To review those cases on which a determination of existence of probable cause has already been made.; November 15, 2016 at 3:00 p.m.; Call in number: 1(888) 670-3525 Participation Passcode: 7133577864
      • Hearing Meeting: Call in number: 1(888) 670-3525 Participation Passcode: 7133577864
• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • Center for Independent Living in Central Florida, Inc.
    • Board Governance Committee Meeting to discuss Board development; Tuesday, October 25, 2016 @ 9:00 a.m.; 720 North Denning Drive, Winter Park, fL
      • Hearing Meeting: 720 North Denning Drive, Winter Park, fL
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Construction Industry Licensing Board
    • General business, disciplinary and committee meetings of the board.; Wednesday, November 9th, 2016, 12:00 p.m. noon; Thursday, November 10th, 2016, 8:00 a.m.; Friday, November 11th, 2016, 8:00 a.m.; Embassy Suites Orlando - North, 225 Shorecrest Dr, ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Embassy Suites Orlando - North, 225 Shorecrest Dr, Altamonte Springs, FL 32701, 407.834.2400
    • CE/Exams/Public Awareness committee meeting of the board.; Tuesday, November 8th, 2016, 10:00 am; 1 (888) 670-3525, participant passcode: 2938723619
      • Hearing Meeting: 1 (888) 670-3525, participant passcode: 2938723619
• Department of Management Services
  • Division of Purchasing
    • Mandatory Pre-Offer Conference to discuss the Invitation to Negotiate No.: DMS 16/17-015 - Information Technology Operation and Maintenance Services.; October 27, 2016, 4:00 p.m.; Division of Retirement, 1317 Winewood, Building 8, Room 313, ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Division of Retirement, 1317 Winewood, Building 8, Room 313, Tallahassee, FL
• Regional Planning Councils
  • Northeast Florida Regional Planning Council
    • Affordable Housing Local Approaches.; November 3, 2016, 10:00 a.m.; 6850 Belfort Oaks Place, Jacksonville, FL 32216
      • Hearing Meeting: 6850 Belfort Oaks Place, Jacksonville, FL 32216
• Department of Health
  • Board of Massage Therapy
    • To review those cases on which a determination of existence of probable cause has already been made.; UPDATE- THIS MEETING HAS BEEN CANCELLED. November 1, 2016, 3:15 p.m., ET; UPDATE- THIS MEETING HAS BEEN CANCELLED. Telephone conference number: 1(...
      • Hearing Meeting: UPDATE- THIS MEETING HAS BEEN CANCELLED. Telephone conference number: 1(888)670-3525, participant passcode: 2597709961
  • Council of Licensed Midwifery
    • Review Annual Report; October 31, 2016 at 9:00 a.m.; Call in Number: 1(888)670-3525 Participant Passcode: 7133577864
      • Hearing Meeting: Call in Number: 1(888)670-3525 Participant Passcode: 7133577864
• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • Northwest Florida Area Agency on Aging
    • To discuss and approve the 2017 Area Plan.; October 26, 2016 at 10:00am; By Conference call.
      • Hearing Meeting: By Conference call.

6. Notices Regarding Bids, Proposals and Purchasing

• Florida Housing Finance Corporation
  • Departmental
    • Florida Housing Finance Corporation, Departmental