Vol. 44, No. 212 (10/30/2018)

1. Notices of Development of Proposed Rules and Negotiated Rulemaking

• Department of Financial Services
  • OIR – Insurance Regulation
    • The amendment to Rule 69O-163.009, FAC, specifies the credibility factors to be applied for the calculation of deviations from prima facie rates. The amendments to Rule 69O-163.011, FAC, amend the maximum credit disability insurance premium rates.
    • These rules are being amended to update and delete out of date references to government agencies and programs, as well as to incorporate a form for filing a pro forma projection of an anticipated program.
• Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
  • Division of Agricultural Environmental Services
    • The proposed rules are being developed to implement recently enacted statutory changes to Chapter 578, F.S., and to update associated form references and other outdated information.
• Department of Education
  • State Board of Education
    • To revise the Florida Standard Charter Contract (Form IEPC-SC) to align with recent legislative changes. Additionally, s. 1002.33(21), Florida Statutes, mandates that the Florida Department of Education develop a standard charter renewal contract.
• Department of Law Enforcement
  • Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission
    • Sub-subparagraph 11B-20.001(3)(a)3.a., F.A.C.: Incorporates the revised Instructor Competency Checklist, form CJSTC-81, to clarify that a signature is required by the training center director, agency administrator, or designee. Paragraph 11B-20....
    • Paragraph 11B-27.002(1)(h), F.A.C.: Adds completion of Equivalency of Training as meeting the training requirement pursuant to Section 943.13(9), F.S., which specifies a person can be exempt from completing a Basic Recruit Training Program by ...
    • Paragraph 11B-30.006(2)(b), F.A.C.: Incorporates the revised Exemption-From-Training, form CJSTC-76, to add the training requirements for Special Operations Forces. Paragraph 11B-30.006(2)(c), F.A.C.: Implements the mandates of CS/HB 333 to allow ...
    • Paragraphs 11B-35.001(1)(b)-(d), F.A.C.: Renumbers the subparagraphs of Rule 11B-35.001(1), F.A.C., and implements the mandates of CS/HB 333 by adding the Special Operations Forces Training Programs as Commission-approved training programs. ...
  • Division of Criminal Justice Information Systems
    • The rule is amended to be consistent with statutory changes and to allow FDLE to suspend electronic payment access to dealers who act unethically. If access is suspended, dealers may pay the invoice by check.

2. Proposed Rules

• Department of Health
  • Board of Optometry
    • The Board proposes the rule to establish guidelines for the prescribing of controlled substances for acute pain.
      • Due of Comment: 11/20/2018
• Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission
  • Freshwater Fish and Wildlife
    • The purpose of these proposed rule revisions is to implement species status changes found warranted by the Commission and to correct errors in the scientific and common names of species. The effect of this rule revision is a listing status for ...
      • Due of Comment: 11/20/2018
    • The purpose of this proposed rule revision is to provide certain protections for two reptile species that are being reclassified to an unlisted status. The effect of this proposed rule revision is to prohibit the take and possession of all species ...
      • Due of Comment: 11/20/2018
  • Departmental
    • The proposed change will restructure Chapter 68-5, F.A.C. These changes are proposed to improve rule clarity, create a place for future definition development, and provide the purpose and intent of the chapter.
      • Due of Comment: 11/20/2018

3. Notices of Changes, Corrections and Withdrawals

• Agency for Health Care Administration
  • Medicaid
    • Home and Community Based Services Settings
• Department of Financial Services
  • Division of Workers' Compensation
    • Injuries that Qualify as Grievous Bodily Harm of a Nature that Shocks the Conscience
• Agency for Health Care Administration
  • Medicaid
    • Enhanced Ambulatory Patient Grouping Reimbursement Methodology for Hospital Outpatient Services

4. Petitions and Dispositions Regarding Rule Variance or Waiver

• Agency for Health Care Administration
  • Health Facility and Agency Licensing
    • Rule 59A-4.1265(5) from Welltower PropCo Group LLC d/b/a Stratford Court of Boca Pointe Skilled Nursing, seeking additional time beyond January 1, 2019, to implement the Detailed Nursing Home Emergency Power Plan. The petition was assigned case ...
    • Rule 59A-4.1265(5) from Arbor Facility Inc d/b/a Cypress Care Center, seeking additional time beyond January 1, 2019, to implement the Detailed Nursing Home Emergency Power Plan. The petition was assigned case number 2018015779. Any interested ...
    • Rule 59A-4.1265(5) from Courtyards Facility Inc d/b/a Courtyards of Orlando Care Center, seeking additional time beyond January 1, 2019, to implement the Detailed Nursing Home Emergency Power Plan. The petition was assigned case number 2018015724. ...
    • Rule 59A-4.1265(5) from Lauderdale Nursing Center LLC d/b/a Ft Lauderdale Health and Rehabilitation Center, seeking additional time beyond January 1, 2019, to implement the Detailed Nursing Home Emergency Power Plan. The petition was assigned case ...
    • Rule 59A-4.1265(5) from NCRNC INC d/b/a North Campus Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, seeking additional time beyond January 1, 2019, to implement the Detailed Nursing Home Emergency Power Plan. The petition was assigned case number 2018015735. ...
    • Rule 59A-4.1265(5) from North Lake Facility Inc d/b/a North Lake Care Center, seeking additional time beyond January 1, 2019, to implement the Detailed Nursing Home Emergency Power Plan. The petition was assigned case number 2018015738. Any ...

5. Notices of Meetings, Workshops and Public Hearings

• Department of Children and Families
  • Mental Health Program
    • ITN080918HSET1 - Peer Services - Meeting of Negotiations Team to Develop Recommendation for Award The Department’s Negotiation Team will develop a recommendation to submit to the Secretary or designee, as to the award that will provide the best ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Dept. of Children & Families 1317 Winewood Blvd, Bldg 6, Conference Room A Tallahassee, FL 32399
• Department of State
  • Division of Historical Resources
    • Quarterly meeting of the Florida National Register Review Board to review and approve proposed National Register nominations.; November 8, 2018; 1:30 pm; Room 307 of the R.A. Gray Building at 500 S. Bronough Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32399
      • Hearing Meeting: Room 307 of the R.A. Gray Building at 500 S. Bronough Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32399
• Water Management Districts
  • South Florida Water Management District
    • The South Florida Water Management District announces two public meetings. All or part of these meetings may be conducted as a teleconference in order to permit maximum participation by Governing Board members. The Governing Board may take official ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Robert and Judi Prokop Newman Alumni Center, University of Miami, 6200 San Amaro Drive, Coral Gables, FL 33146
• Regional Planning Councils
  • Central Florida Regional Planning Council
    • Regular quarterly meeting of the Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC) and/or its subcommittees to discuss the provisions of the Emergency Planning Community Right-to-Know Program. Items pertaining to the State Emergency Response Commission (...
      • Hearing Meeting: Okeechobee County Emergency Operations Center (EOC), 707 NW 6th St. Room 106, Okeechobee, FL 34972
• Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
  • Division of Agricultural Environmental Services
    • To address the business of the Council.; November 7, 2018, 10:00 a.m.; Alachua Regional Service Center, 14101 NW US Highway 441 Ste 200, Alachua, FL 32615 or GoToMeeting: https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/519958493; Teleconference information: 1(...
      • Hearing Meeting: Alachua Regional Service Center, 14101 NW US Highway 441 Ste 200, Alachua, FL 32615 or GoToMeeting: https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/519958493; Teleconference information: 1(888) 670-3525, access/pass code: 411-898-2807
• Department of Law Enforcement
  • Departmental
    • A conference call convening the committees of the MEPIC Advisory Board at the following times: Awareness and Prevention--1:00 PM - 2:00 PM Response and Recovery - 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM Communication and Technology--3:00 PM - 4:00 PM; Wednesday, ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Conference Call Toll Free: 1 877 309 2073 +1 (646) 749-3129 Access Code: 579-497-485 GpTp Meeting Link: https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/579497485
• 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 7, 2018, 9:30 a.m.; Reemployment Assistance Appeals ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Reemployment Assistance Appeals Commission, 101 Rhyne Building, 2740 Centerview Drive, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-4151.
• Department of Law Enforcement
  • Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission
    • *** CONFERENCE CALL *** Includes the Officer Discipline Agenda and Business Agenda. The OFFICER DISCIPLINE HEARINGS will be held to discuss a Motion to Vacate/Set Aside Final Order and three (3) Recommended Orders relating to disciplinary action ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Florida Department of Law Enforcement Headquarters; 2331 Phillips Road, Conference Room CJP/B1055; Tallahassee, Florida 32308. DIAL-IN INSTRUCTIONS: Call 1-888-670-3525 and enter code, 8753391569, followed by the # sign. Please call 5 minutes before 2:00 p.m.
    • *** CONFERENCE CALL *** Includes the Business Agenda and Officer Discipline Agenda. The COMMISSION BUSINESS MEETING will be held to discuss issues relating to standards, training, examinations, certification, de-certification, record management for ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Florida Department of Law Enforcement Headquarters; 2331 Phillips Road, Conference Room CJP/B1055; Tallahassee, Florida 32308. DIAL-IN INSTRUCTIONS: Call 1-888-670-3525 and enter code, 8753391569, followed by the # sign. Please call 5 minutes before 2:00 p.m.
• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • Florida Sports Foundation
    • Quarterly meeting of the Board of Directors.; December 13, 2018, 12:00 p.m.; Art Ovation Hotel 1255 N. Palm Avenue Sarasota, FL 34236
      • Hearing Meeting: Art Ovation Hotel 1255 N. Palm Avenue Sarasota, FL 34236
• Department of Health
  • Division of Children's Medical Services
    • The Florida Interagency Coordinating Council for Infants and Toddlers is meeting to conduct a quarterly meeting to advise and assist Florida's Early Steps Program.; November 15, 2018, 1:00 -3:00 pm; Please join my meeting from your computer, tablet ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Please join my meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone. https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/486969349 Join the conference call: 1-888-670-3525 Participant: 6272156732# Joining from a video-conferencing room or system? Dial: 67.217.95.2##486969349 Cisco devices: 486969349@67.217.95.2 First GoToMeeting? Let's do a quick system check: https://link.gotomeeting.com/system-check
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Board of Veterinary Medicine
    • Probable Cause Panel meeting portions which may be closed to the public. Agenda available on request.; Wednesday, November 28, 2018 at 1:30 p.m.; 1-888-585-9008, Conference room : 148-951-924
      • Hearing Meeting: 1-888-585-9008, Conference room : 148-951-924
• Water Management Districts
  • Northwest Florida Water Management District
    • District business. NOTE: One or more Governing Board members may attend and participate in the meetings by means of communications media technology.; November 8, 2018 1:00 p.m., ET Governing Board Meeting 1:05 p.m., ET Public Hearing on ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Gulf County Courthouse Complex, 1000 Cecil G. Costin, Sr. Blvd., Port St. Joe, FL 32456
• Department of Elder Affairs
  • Departmental
    • General updates on departmental programs. A copy of the agenda may be obtained by contacting: Jenny Rojas, (850)414-2000. Pursuant to the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act, any person requiring special accommodations to participate ...
      • Hearing Meeting: The telephone conference call number is: 1(888)670-3525, and the participant conference code is: 962 076 0613
• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • Florida is for Veterans Inc.
    • Regular board business and consideration of Executive Director candidates.; November 5, 2018, 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.; Institute for Nonprofit Innovation and Excellence, 300 W. Pensacola St., Tallahassee, FL 32301
      • Hearing Meeting: Institute for Nonprofit Innovation and Excellence, 300 W. Pensacola St., Tallahassee, FL 32301
• Department of Economic Opportunity
  • Departmental
    • In June 2018, the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO), in cooperation with other agencies, began preparation of the Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) and Performance and Evaluation Reports (PERs) for Federal ...
      • Hearing Meeting: 1317 Winewood Blvd., Building 3-201, Tallahassee, Fl.
• Department of Health
  • Division of Family Health Services
    • To help address the growing needs of students, we are convening a School Health Services Program Ad Hoc Advisory Committee (Committee). The purpose of the Committee will be to investigate alternate school health models and make recommendations on ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Capital Circle Office Complex (CCOC), 2585 Merchants Row Blvd. (Prather Building), Room 310-A, Tallahassee, FL 32311; Conference Call: 1(877)309-2074, Access Code: 613-150-090; To attend via webinar, please use this link: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/3227809192231921155
• Agency for Health Care Administration
  • Medicaid
    • The Agency for Health Care Administration will hold its annual Post Award Forum on Florida’s Managed Medical Assistance (MMA) program. The annual Post Award Forum provides stakeholders the opportunity to provide meaningful comment on the progress ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Agency for Health Care Administration, 2727 Mahan Drive, Building 3, Conference Room A, Tallahassee, Florida 32308. To participate by phone, please call 1-888-339-2688 and enter the participant code 716 467 78.

6. Notices of Petitions and Dispositions Regarding Declaratory Stat

• Department of Financial Services
  • Finance
    • FOG 15L, LLC.; On 10/23/2018, the Florida Office of Financial Regulation (Consumer Finance) received a Petition for Declaratory Statement from FOG 15L, LLC. The petition seeks a declaratory statement from the Office on whether its proposed business ...
    • Xapo, Inc.; On 10/25/2018, the Florida Office of Financial Regulation (Consumer Finance) received a Petition for Declaratory Statement from Xapo, Inc. The petition seeks a declaratory statement from the Office whether its proposed business model (to ...

7. Notices Regarding Bids, Proposals and Purchasing

• Department of Citrus
  • Departmental
    • Department of Citrus, Departmental
    • Department of Citrus, Departmental
• Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission
  • Departmental
    • Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, Departmental

8. Miscellaneous

• Department of Environmental Protection
  • Office of the Secretary
    • Department of Environmental Protection, Office of the Secretary
• Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles
  • Division of Motor Vehicles
    • Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles, Division of Motor Vehicles
• Department of State
  • Departmental
    • Department of State, Departmental