Vol. 43, No. 206 (10/24/2017)

1. Notices of Development of Proposed Rules and Negotiated Rulemaking

• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Departmental
    • The purpose and effect of the proposed rule amendments are to update and revise Rules 61-19.003, .005, .007, and .011, F.A.C., to clarify existing language, incorporate forms by reference, and remove unnecessary language.
• Department of Financial Services
  • OIR – Insurance Regulation
    • These rules are being amended to conform to the changes made to Chapter 636, Part II, Discount Plan Organizations, Sections 636.202 – 636.244, Florida Statutes, by Chapter 2017-112, Laws of Florida.
    • This rule is being amended to conform to the changes made to Section 641.221, Florida Statutes, by Chapter 2017-178, Laws of Florida, requiring a health maintenance organization (HMO) authorized to exclusively market, sell, or offer to sell Medicare ...

2. Proposed Rules

• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Board of Employee Leasing Companies
    • The rule is updated to comply with statutory changes setting the delinquent license fee to $25.00.
      • Due of Comment: 11/14/2017
• Department of Health
  • Board of Optometry
    • The Board proposes the rule amendment to update the licensure and examination requirements, including to more closely match the implemented statutes.
      • Due of Comment: 11/14/2017

3. Notices of Changes, Corrections and Withdrawals

• Agency for Health Care Administration
  • Medicaid
    • Medicaid Fair Hearings

4. Petitions and Dispositions Regarding Rule Variance or Waiver

• Agency for Health Care Administration
  • Health Facility and Agency Licensing
    • Variance from Rule 59AER17-1, F.A.C., from Morton Plant Hospital Association, Inc., d/b/a Morton Plant Rehabilitation Center. The Petition has been assigned Agency case number 2017012636. The Petition seeks a variance from Rule 59AER17-1 F.A.C. ...
    • Variance from Rule 59AER17-1, F.A.C., from Lourdes-Noreen McKeen Residence For Geriatric Care, Inc. The Petition has been assigned Agency case number 2017012640. 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 John Knox Village of Tampa Bay, Inc., d/b/a John Knox Village Med Center. The Petition has been assigned Agency case number 2017012639. The Petition seeks a variance from Rule 59AER17-1 F.A.C. requesting a ...
    • Variance from Rule 59AER17-1, F.A.C., from Palmetto Subacute Care Center, Inc. The Petition has been assigned Agency case number 2017012641. 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 Daytona, LLC. The Petition has been assigned Agency case number 2017012671. The Petition seeks a variance from Rule 59AER17-1 F.A.C. requesting a variance as to the time for the ...
    • an Amended Petition for Waiver and/or Variance from Rule 59AER17-1, F.A.C., from CC Aventura, Inc. d/b/a Vi at Aventura. The Petition has been assigned Agency case number 2017012477. The Petition seeks a waiver and/or variance from Rule 59AER17-1 F....
    • Variance from Rule 59AER17-1, F.A.C., from Villa Health NH LLC d/b/a Villa Health and Rehabilitation Center. The Petition has been assigned Agency case number 2017012672. The Petition seeks a variance from Rule 59AER17-1 F.A.C. requesting a variance ...
    • Variance from Rule 59AER17-1, F.A.C., from Viera NH LLC d/b/a Viera Health and Rehabilitation Center. The Petition has been assigned Agency case number 2017012684. 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 Children's Comprehensive Care Center, Inc. The Petition has been assigned Agency case number 2017012735. 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 The Evangelical Lutheran Good Samaritan Society, d/b/a Good Samaritan Society-Daytona. The Petition has been assigned Agency case number 2017012733. The Petition seeks a variance from Rule 59AER17-1 F.A.C. ...
    • Variance from Rule 59AER17-1, F.A.C., from The Evangelical Lutheran Good Samaritan Society, d/b/a Good Samaritan Society-Florida Lutheran. The Petition has been assigned Agency case number 2017012732. The Petition seeks a variance from Rule 59AER17-...
    • Variance from Rule 59AER17-1, F.A.C., from The Evangelical Lutheran Good Samaritan Society, d/b/a Good Samaritan Society-Kissimmee Village. The Petition has been assigned Agency case number 2017012729. The Petition seeks a variance from Rule 59AER17-...
    • Variance from Rule 59AER17-1, F.A.C., from Rehabilitation Center at Jupiter Gardens LLC, d/b/a Rehabilitation Center at Jupiter Gardens. The Petition has been assigned Agency case number 2017012709. The Petition seeks a variance from Rule 59AER17-1 ...
    • Variance from Rule 59AER17-1, F.A.C., from Canterbury Towers, Inc. The Petition has been assigned Agency case number 2017012705. The Petition seeks a variance from Rule 59AER17-1 F.A.C. requesting a variance as to the time for the implementation of ...
    • Variance from Rule 59AER17-1, F.A.C., from Diversicare Leasing Corp., d/b/a Hardee Manor Healthcare Center. The Petition has been assigned Agency case number 2017012706. The Petition seeks a variance from Rule 59AER17-1 F.A.C. requesting a variance ...
    • Variance from Rule 59AER17-1, F.A.C., from Five Points Healthcare Ltd. d/b/a Park Ridge Nursing Center. The Petition has been assigned Agency case number 2017012710. 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 Venice NH, L.L.C. d/b/a Sunset Lake Health and Rehabilitation Center. The Petition has been assigned Agency case number 2017012686. The Petition seeks a variance from Rule 59AER17-1 F.A.C. requesting a ...
    • and/or Variance from Rule 59AER17-1, F.A.C., from CC-Naples, Inc. d/b/a Bentley Care Center. The Petition has been assigned Agency case number 2017012574. The Petition seeks a waiver and/or variance from Rule 59AER17-1 F.A.C. requesting a waiver and/...
    • and/or Variance from Rule 59AER17-1, F.A.C., from CC-Naples, Inc. d/b/a Bentley Care Center. The Petition has been assigned Agency case number 2017012574. The Petition seeks a waiver and/or variance from Rule 59AER17-1 F.A.C. requesting a waiver and/...
    • Variance from Rule 59AER17-1, F.A.C., from Colonial Care NH, L.L.C. d/b/a Lexington Health and Rehabilitation Center. The Petition has been assigned Agency case number 2017012575. The Petition seeks a variance from Rule 59AER17-1 F.A.C. requesting a ...
    • Variance from Rule 59AER17-1, F.A.C., from Conway Lakes NC, LLC. The Petition has been assigned Agency case number 2017012576. The Petition seeks a variance from Rule 59AER17-1 F.A.C. requesting a variance as to the time for the implementation of ...
    • Variance from Rule 59AER17-1, F.A.C., from The Oaks NH, L.L.C. d/b/a Park Meadows Health and Rehabilitation Center. The Petition has been assigned Agency case number 2017012674. The Petition seeks a variance from Rule 59AER17-1 F.A.C. requesting a ...
    • Variance from Rule 59AER17-1, F.A.C., from East Bay NC, LLC. The Petition has been assigned Agency case number 2017012581. The Petition seeks a variance from Rule 59AER17-1 F.A.C. requesting a variance as to the time for the implementation of the ...
    • and/or Variance from Rule 59AER17-1, F.A.C., from East Ridge Retirement Village, Inc. The Petition has been assigned Agency case number 2017012606. The Petition seeks a waiver and/or variance from Rule 59AER17-1 F.A.C. requesting a waiver and/or ...
    • Variance from Rule 59AER17-1, F.A.C., from Hialeah Enterprises LLC, d/b/a Hialeah Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. The Petition has been assigned Agency case number 2017012665. The Petition seeks a variance from Rule 59AER17-1 F.A.C. requesting a ...
    • Variance from Rule 59AER17-1, F.A.C., from Jackson Heights NH, L.L.C. d/b/a Unity Health and Rehabilitation Center. The Petition has been assigned Agency case number 2017012585. The Petition seeks a variance from Rule 59AER17-1 F.A.C. requesting a ...
    • Variance from Rule 59AER17-1, F.A.C., from New Horizon NH, L.L.C. d/b/a The Lodge Health and Rehabilitation Center. The Petition has been assigned Agency case number 2017012649. The Petition seeks a variance from Rule 59AER17-1 F.A.C. requesting a ...
    • Variance from Rule 59AER17-1, F.A.C., from Palm Court NH, L.L.C. d/b/a Wilton Manors Health and Rehabilitation Center. The Petition has been assigned Agency case number 2017012687. The Petition seeks a variance from Rule 59AER17-1 F.A.C. requesting ...
    • Variance from Rule 59AER17-1, F.A.C., from Rockledge NH, L.L.C. d/b/a Rockledge Health and Rehabilitation Center. The Petition has been assigned Agency case number 2017012683. The Petition seeks a variance from Rule 59AER17-1 F.A.C. requesting a ...
    • Variance from Rule 59AER17-1, F.A.C., from Ridgecrest NH, L.L.C. d/b/a Ridgecrest Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. The Petition has been assigned Agency case number 2017012681. The Petition seeks a variance from Rule 59AER17-1 F.A.C. requesting a ...
    • and/or Variance from Rule 59AER17-1, F.A.C., from Solomon Holdings I-The Triangle, LLC d/b/a Brighton Gardens of Tampa. The Petition has been assigned Agency case number 2017012678. The Petition seeks a waiver and/or variance from Rule 59AER17-1 F.A....
    • Variance from Rule 59AER17-1, F.A.C., from Port St. Lucie Operating Corp., licensed operator of Port St. Lucie Nursing and Restorative Care Center. The Petition has been assigned Agency case number 2017012680. The Petition seeks a variance from Rule ...
    • Variance from Rule 59AER17-1, F.A.C., from Stuart Operating Corp., licensed operator of Stuart Nursing and Restorative Care Center. The Petition has been assigned Agency case number 2017012677. The Petition seeks a variance from Rule 59AER17-1 F.A.C....
    • Variance from Rule 59AER17-1, F.A.C., from Sun City Center Associates LTD (LP). The Petition has been assigned Agency case number 2017012676. The Petition seeks a variance from Rule 59AER17-1 F.A.C. requesting a variance as to the time for the ...
    • and/or Variance from Rule 59AER17-1, F.A.C., from Sunrise Senior Living Services, Inc. DBA Stratford Court of Boca Raton. The Petition has been assigned Agency case number 2017012675. The Petition seeks a waiver and/or variance from Rule 59AER17-1 F....
    • Variance from Rule 59AER17-1, F.A.C., from Avon Park Royal Holdings LLC, d/b/a Royal Care of Avon Park. The Petition has been assigned Agency case number 2017012663. 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 Riverwood Health NH LLC d/b/a Riverwood Health & Rehabilitation Center. The Petition has been assigned Agency case number 2017012682. The Petition seeks a variance from Rule 59AER17-1 F.A.C. requesting a ...
    • Variance from Rule 59AER17-1, F.A.C., from Coquina Center, LLC. The Petition has been assigned Agency case number 2017012578. 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 Sovereign Healthcare of Macclenny, LLC, d/b/a Macclenny Nursing and Rehab Center. The Petition has been assigned Agency case number 2017012114. The Petition seeks a variance from Rule 59AER17-1 F.A.C. ...
    • Variance from Rule 59AER17-1, F.A.C., from Sovereign Healthcare of Orlando, LLC, d/b/a Hunter's Creek Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. The Petition has been assigned Agency case number 2017012120. The Petition seeks a variance from Rule 59AER17-1 ...
    • an Amended Petition for Variance from Rule 59AER17-1, F.A.C., from Sovereign Healthcare of Palmetto, LLC, d/b/a Riviera Palms Rehabilitation Center. The Petition has been assigned Agency case number 2017012121. The Petition seeks a variance from ...
    • Amended Petition for Variance from Rule 59AER17-1, F.A.C., from Sovereign Healthcare of Port Orange, LLC, d/b/a Port Orange Nursing and Rehab Center. The Petition has been assigned Agency case number 2017012175. The Petition seeks a variance from ...
    • Amended Petition for Variance from Rule 59AER17-1, F.A.C., from Sovereign Healthcare of Titusville, LLC d/b/a Royal Oaks Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. The Petition has been assigned Agency case number 2017012321. The Petition seeks a variance ...

5. Notices of Meetings, Workshops and Public Hearings

• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • Florida Development Finance Corporation
    • This meeting will discuss the following: • Update on Brightline Passenger Rail Project – South Segment (Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach Counties Only) and Supplemental Authorization of $600,000,000 Surface Transportation Facility Revenue ...
      • Hearing Meeting: DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Orlando Airport-Salon I-II Conference Room 5555 Hazeltine National Drive, Orlando, FL 32812
• Commission on Ethics
  • Departmental
    • Legislative Committee Meeting; Tuesday, October 31, 2017, 9:00 a.m.; Commission on Ethics 325 John Knox Rd., Building E, Suite 200, Tallahassee, FL
      • Hearing Meeting: Commission on Ethics 325 John Knox Rd., Building E, Suite 200, Tallahassee, FL
• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • South Florida Community Care Network
    • Meeting of the Members to discuss general matters.; October 26, 2017, 4:30 p.m.; South Florida Community Care Network, LLC d/b/a Community Care Plan, 1643 NW 136th Avenue, Bldg. H, 2nd Floor, Sunrise, Florida 33323.
      • Hearing Meeting: South Florida Community Care Network, LLC d/b/a Community Care Plan, 1643 NW 136th Avenue, Bldg. H, 2nd Floor, Sunrise, Florida 33323.
• Department of State
  • Division of Cultural Affairs
    • To review grant applications for the 2017-2018 Fast Track Grant Program.; November 15, 2017, 9:00 a.m. to conclusion; This is a conference call. Please contact the Division for participation information.
      • Hearing Meeting: This is a conference call. Please contact the Division for participation information.
    • To discuss, review and take action on funding recommendations for grants and any other business which may appropriately come before the Council. Council members must participate in the conference call in order to vote. Note: If a quorum of members ...
      • Hearing Meeting: This meeting will be held via teleconference. Dial 1-888-670-3525 then the participant passcode 6583652830#.
• Department of Economic Opportunity
  • Division of Workforce Services
    • Deliberation for cases pending before the Reemployment Assistance Appeals Commission that are ready for final review and the Chairman's report. No public testimony will be taken.; November 1, 2017, 9:30 a.m.; Reemployment Assistance Appeals ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Reemployment Assistance Appeals Commission, 101 Rhyne Building, 2740 Centerview Drive, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-4151.
• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • Gulf Consortium
    • The Executive Committee of the Gulf Consortium will conduct a Board of Directors preview meeting, consisting of a planning grant update; status of work orders under the State Expenditure Plan; and, conduct other business. The location of the ...
      • Hearing Meeting: :+1 (669) 224-3217 Participant Passcode: 865-760-109
• Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
  • Division of Consumer Services
    • Board of Professional Surveyors and Mappers Committee Meetings and General Business Meeting. ; November 6, 2017, 4:00 p.m., Probable Cause Panel. The Probable Cause Panel meeting is closed to the public except for portions, if any, which deal ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Hilton Garden Inn - Palm Beach Gardens, 3505 Kyoto Gardens Drive, Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410
• Expressway Authorities
  • Miami-Dade Expressway Authority "MDX"
    • MDX invites you to the Alternatives Workshop for the SR 836/Dolphin Expressway Southwest Extension Project Development and Environment (PD&E) Study. This PD&E Study will evaluate the feasibility of a southwest extension of SR 836/Dolphin Expressway ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Archbishop Coleman F. Carroll High School, 10300 SW 167 Ave, Miami, Florida 33196
• Department of Health
  • Division of Family Health Services
    • The Florida Coordinating Council for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (FCCDHH) is mandated by Florida Statute 413.271 to serve as an advisory and coordinating body which recommends policies that address the needs of Florida’s community who are deaf, ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Sawgrass Marriott Golf Resort & Spa, 1000 PGA Tour Blvd, Ponte Vedra, FL 32082
• Agency for Health Care Administration
  • Medicaid
    • Medical Care Advisory Committee (MCAC) meeting. ; November 1, 2017, 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. MCAC Subcommittee Meetings (1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.) MCAC Meeting (2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.). ; Agency for Health Care Administration Headquarters ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Agency for Health Care Administration Headquarters located at 2727 Mahan Drive in Tallahassee. For those interested in participating by phone, call-in numbers are as follows: MCAC Meeting – call-in number 1-877-809-7265, followed by participant passcode 94964550#. Behavioral Health/Substance Use Subcommittee – call-in number 1-888-670-3525 followed by participant passcode 1043114408# Children, Including Safeguards and Performance Measures Related to Foster Children Subcommittee – call-in number 1-888-670-3525 followed by participant passcode 3948606224# Dental Care for Children Subcommittee – call-in number 1-888-670-3525 followed by participant passcode 3927099717# HIV/AIDS Subcommittee – call-in number 1-888-670-3525 followed by participant passcode 6399592069# Managed Long-term Care Subcommittee – call-in number 1-877-809-7265, followed by participant passcode 94964550#. This call-in number is also the operator assisted line being used for the full MCAC meeting. Following subcommittee breakout sessions, call-in participants in all subcommittees (except Managed Long-term Care) who wish to join the full MCAC meeting must hang up and dial-in to the MCAC meeting using call-in number call-in number 1-877-809-7265, followed by participant passcode 94964550#.
• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • Moffitt Cancer Center & Research Institute
    • * A RE-NOTICE to indicate that an agenda is available on the website for this meeting of the Medical Marijuana Research & Education Board; Monday, October 30, 2017, 10:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. Eastern; Embassy Suites by Hilton, Bayside Ballroom, 513 S. ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Embassy Suites by Hilton, Bayside Ballroom, 513 S. Florida Avenue, Tampa, FL 33602
• Department of Financial Services
  • Departmental
    • Due to Legislative Committee Week, the previously scheduled October 25, 2017 meeting has been RESCHEDULED to November 1, 2017. The Florida PALM Executive Steering Committee will meet to discuss the status of the Florida PALM Project.; Wednesday, ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Department of Revenue, 2450 Shumard Oak Boulevard, Building 2, Room 1250, Tallahassee, Florida 32399.
• Water Management Districts
  • South Florida Water Management District
    • Water Resources Advisory Commission (WRAC) - Monthly Meeting. A Public Meeting of the Water Resources Advisory Commission (WRAC) regarding water resources protection, water supply and flood protection issues. The public is advised that it is ...
      • Hearing Meeting: South Florida Water Management District, 3301 Gun Club Road, West Palm Beach, FL 33406

6. Notices of Petitions and Dispositions Regarding Declaratory Stat

• Department of Health
  • Board of Medicine
    • Robert A. Hirschl, M.D.

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

• Department of Health
  • Departmental
    • Nature's Way Nursery of Miami, Inc. vs. Florida Department of Health; Case No.: 17-5801RE; Rule No.: 64-1.014; Petition

8. Miscellaneous

• Department of Economic Opportunity
  • Division of Community Development
    • Department of Economic Opportunity, Division of Community Development
• Florida Land and Water Adjudicatory Commission
  • Departmental
    • Land and Water Adjudicatory Commission, Departmental
• Department of Environmental Protection
  • Departmental
    • Department of Environmental Protection, 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