Vol. 43, No. 193 (10/05/2017)

1. Notices of Development of Proposed Rules and Negotiated Rulemaking

• Department of Environmental Protection
  • Departmental
    • The purpose and effect of this rule development will be to amend rules identified in the Department's 2016-2017 Regulatory Plan as needing to be amended to increase efficiency and internal consistency by adopting federal regulations by reference, ...
    • The purpose and effect of this rule development will be to amend rules that need to be amended to increase efficiency and internal consistency by adopting federal regulations by reference, and updating forms.
    • The purpose and effect of this rule development will be to amend rules that need to be amended to increase efficiency and internal consistency by adopting the revised notification form and updating the labeling requirements for spent universal waste ...
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Board of Professional Engineers
    • The Board proposes the rule development to update the language and to incorporate additional applications for re-examination and additional disciplines.
• Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
  • Division of Plant Industry
    • The purpose of this rulemaking is to align state regulatory authority with federal certification so that there is viable trade for industry stakeholders.
    • This rule chapter implements the department’s authority to regulate slugs and phytophagous snails in a manner that prohibits introduction of unwanted pests and diseases so that viable trade is provided to industry stakeholders. The proposed ...
    • This proposed rule is being developed because the Honey Bee Technical Council met and provided feedback to the department wherein Florida’s beekeepers are requesting clarification to portions of the department’s regulatory authority.
    • The proposed rule clarifies existing regulatory requirements regarding citrus nursery stock, updates referenced material, incorporates new regulatory requirements for rootstock cuttings, clarifies regulatory requirements regarding how hot water ...
• Department of Children and Families
  • Family Safety and Preservation Program
    • The Department intends to amend the definitions of “Permanency” and “Household Member” in Rule 65C-30.001, F.A.C, Definitions.
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Board of Cosmetology
    • The Board proposes the development of a rule amendment to increase the delinquency fee from $20.00 to $25.00.

2. Notices of Changes, Corrections and Withdrawals

• Department of Financial Services
  • FSC - Financial Institution Regulation
    • Definitions, Applications, Reciprocity, Principles of Adequate Supervision of an International Trust Entity’s Foreign Establishments, Capital Accounts, Surrender of License, Interim Operational Plan, Examination Fees
• Department of Children and Families
  • Family Safety and Preservation Program
    • General Information, Definitions, Physical Environment, Training, Health Related Requirements, Food and Nutrition, Record Keeping, Gold Seal Quality Care Program, Enforcement
• Department of Financial Services
  • FSC - Financial Institution Regulation
    • Applications, Principles of Adequate Supervision of an International Banking Corporation's Foreign Establishments, Interim Operational Plans, Surrender of Agency License, Investment Services, Permissible Activities for an Agency, Capital Equivalency ...
• Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
  • Florida Forest Service
    • Purpose, Approved Best Management Practices BMPs, Presumption of Compliance, Notice of Intent to Implement, Record Keeping, Implementation Verification

3. Emergency Rules

• Department of Health
  • Departmental
    • Waiver of Fees for Vital Records - Hurricane Maria
  • Board of Medicine
    • Mandatory Standardized Informed Consent for Medical Marijuana
    • Disciplinary Guidelines
  • Board of Osteopathic Medicine
    • Mandatory Standardized Informed Consent for Medical Marijuana
    • Violations and Penalties

4. Petitions and Dispositions Regarding Rule Variance or Waiver

• Florida Housing Finance Corporation
  • Departmental
    • waiver from Caribbean Village, Ltd., requesting to waive Rule 67-48.0072(4)(c), F.A.C., to waive provisions of RFP 2014-111 pertaining to the required closing date for a SAIL loan.
• Water Management Districts
  • Southwest Florida Water Management District
    • On October 4, 2017, the Southwest Florida Water Management District has denied a petition for variance. Petitioner's Name: Linda K. Schwarzell - File Tracking No. 17-4259 Date Petition Filed: June 2, 2017 Rule No.: 40D-22.201, F.A.C. Nature ...
• Florida Housing Finance Corporation
  • Departmental
    • waiver from Ability Mercy, LLC requesting to waive Rule 67-48.002 (95), F.A.C., for a waiver of the timing provisions of the 2016 Qualified Allocation Plan pertaining to a tax credit exchange.
• Department of Law Enforcement
  • Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission
    • a permanent waiver of Rule 11B-27.002(4), F.A.C., from Hector Olmeda. Petitioner wishes to waive that portion of the Rule that states: (a) Within 4 years of the beginning date of a Commission-approved Basic Recruit Training Program, an individual ...
• Florida Housing Finance Corporation
  • Departmental
    • waiver from Centerra Associates, Ltd. requesting to waive Rule 67-48.0072 (26), F.A.C., to allow Petitioner to extend the required closing date for the HOME loan proceeds allocated to the Petitioner.
    • waiver from St. Elizabeth Gardens Apartments, Ltd. requesting to waive Rule 67-48.004(3)(i) and (j), F.A.C., requesting an increase in the total number of units from 151 to 153 and a decrease in the total set-aside percentage from 100% to ...
• Water Management Districts
  • Southwest Florida Water Management District
    • a variance or waiver. Petitioner’s Name: Hampton Hills, LLC Rule No.: 40D-22.201 Nature of the rule for which variance or waiver is sought: Lawn and landscape irrigation The Petition has been assigned tracking No. 17-4268.
    • a variance or waiver. Petitioner’s Name: Citrus Hills Investment Properties, Inc. Rule No.: 40D-22.201 Nature of the rule for which variance or waiver is sought: Lawn and landscape irrigation The Petition has been assigned tracking No. 17-4267. ...
• Department of Environmental Protection
  • Departmental
    • a variance from Holley- Navarre Water System, Inc. The petitioner requested a permanent variance from Rule 62-600.440(6)(a), F.A.C to increase Holley Wastewater Reclamation Facility FLA548464 annual, monthly averages and single sample maximum Total ...

5. Notices of Meetings, Workshops and Public Hearings

• Department of Children and Families
  • Refugee Services
    • The purpose of the Southwest Florida 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 ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Florida Department of Health in Sarasota Conference Room 2063 2200 Ringling Blvd. Sarasota, FL 34237
• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • QCAusa
    • A public information meeting is being held concerning State Road (S.R.) 269 (Quincy Loop North) Design, a proposed new two-lane facility from S.R. 12 to S.R. 267 (Bainbridge Highway). Financial Project Identification Number: 218946-6-32-01 The ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Florida Army National Guard Armory, 2049 Pat Thomas Parkway, Quincy, Florida 32351
  • Florida Industrial and Phosphate Research Institute
    • Research and Activities Board Meeting to discuss business pertaining to the operation of the FIPR Institute.; Friday, October 13, 2017 at 9:30 a.m.; Conference call: 1-888-670-3525 Passcode: 1030090448 #
      • Hearing Meeting: Conference call: 1-888-670-3525 Passcode: 1030090448 #
• Regional Planning Councils
  • Southwest Florida Regional Planning Council
    • The regular monthly meeting of the SWFRPC to discuss regional issues throughout Southwest Florida.; Thursday, October 19, 2017 at 9:00 a.m.; SWFRPC Offices at 1400 Colonial Blvd., Suite #1 Fort Myers
      • Hearing Meeting: SWFRPC Offices at 1400 Colonial Blvd., Suite #1 Fort Myers
• Metropolitan Planning Organizations
  • Orlando Urban Area
    • Regularly scheduled CFMPOA meeting; Friday, October 13, 2017 at 10:00 a.m.; MetroPlan Orlando, David L. Grovdahl Board Room, 250 South Orange Avenue, Suite 200, Orlando FL 32801
      • Hearing Meeting: MetroPlan Orlando, David L. Grovdahl Board Room, 250 South Orange Avenue, Suite 200, Orlando FL 32801
• Regional Planning Councils
  • Southwest Florida Regional Planning Council
    • Immediately following the SWFRPC meeting the SWFRPC's Beach Renourishment Committee meeting will be held to address beach renourishment issues throughout the region.; October 19, 2017, immediately following the monthly SWFRPC meeting; SWFRPC Offices ...
      • Hearing Meeting: SWFRPC Offices 1400 Colonial Blvd., Suite 1 Fort Myers
• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • Stantec Consulting, Inc.
    • Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) District Four improvement projects for a new interchange at I-95 (State Road 9) and Oslo Road (County Road 606) and widening of Oslo Road from west of I-95 to 58th Avenue in Indian River County, Florida. ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Indian River State College - Mueller Campus, Richardson Center, Building C; 6155 College Lane Vero Beach, FL 32966
• Department of Children and Families
  • Family Safety and Preservation Program
    • The purpose of the meeting is for the Independent Living Services Advisory Council to conduct general Council business and continue their efforts of reviewing the implementation and operation of the Road-to-Independence Program.; Friday, October ...
      • Hearing Meeting: 4001 Pelee St., Orlando, FL, 32817. Hope Room. Conference Call Number: 1-888-670-3525 Participant Code: 671 5356 658#
• Department of Environmental Protection
  • Departmental
    • This will be a general meeting of the Contaminated Media Forum to discuss topics with the implementation of Chapter 62-780, Contaminated Site Cleanup Criteria. Please submit any suggested agenda topics to Brian.Dougherty@dep.state.fl.us by October ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Room WD 123, Building WD#38, Tallahassee Community College, 444 Appleyard Dr., Tallahassee Meeting will also be available by webinar at: https://meet.lync.com/floridadep/brian.dougherty/19zspcmp and teleconference: 1(888)670-3525, participant code 164-302-8932
• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • Hardee County Economic Development Authority
    • Budget to be adopted; October 12, 2017, at 8:30 a.m.; 412 West Orange Street, Room 102, Wauchula, FL
      • Hearing Meeting: 412 West Orange Street, Room 102, Wauchula, FL
  • Center for Independent Living in Central Florida, Inc.
    • Agency Executive Director annual review preparation; Thursday, October 5, 2017 @ 3:00 p.m.; 720 North Denning Drive, Winter Park, FL
      • Hearing Meeting: 720 North Denning Drive, Winter Park, FL
• Executive Office of the Governor
  • Departmental
    • General Business; October 24, 2017, 2:00 PM (ET) until all business is complete.; Telephone Conference Number: 1(888) 670-3525, Participant Code: 3360784946#
      • Hearing Meeting: Telephone Conference Number: 1(888) 670-3525, Participant Code: 3360784946#
    • General Business.; October 25, 2017, 2:00 PM (ET) until all business is complete.; Conference Number: 1 (888) 670-3525, Participant Code: 3360784946#
      • Hearing Meeting: Conference Number: 1 (888) 670-3525, Participant Code: 3360784946#
• Public Service Commission
  • Departmental
    • To consider and make a decision regarding the Nuclear cost recovery clause. LEGAL AUTHORITY AND JURISDICTION: Chapters 120, 350 and 367, F.S. The Special Commission Conference Notice, Agenda, related documents, and contact information are ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Room 148, Betty Easley Conference Center, 4075 Esplanade Way, Tallahassee, Florida.
• Regional Planning Councils
  • South Florida Regional Planning Council
    • To discuss and review the Revolving Loan Fund Loan Applications.; Monday, October 16, 2017 at 10:00 am; South Florida Regional Planning Council 3440 Hollywood Blvd., Suite 140 Hollywood, FL 33021
      • Hearing Meeting: South Florida Regional Planning Council 3440 Hollywood Blvd., Suite 140 Hollywood, FL 33021
• Department of Environmental Protection
  • Departmental
    • This is a Wakulla Springs Basin Management Action Plan (BMAP) public meeting to which the public is invited. This is a meeting of the Onsite Sewage Treatment and Disposal Systems (OSTDS) advisory committee associated with the Wakulla Springs BMAP. ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Woodville Community Center, 8000 Old Woodville Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32305
• Executive Office of the Governor
  • Departmental
    • City of Opa-locka's Fiscal Year 2017 - 2018 Proposed Budget.; October 10, 2017, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. & October 11, 2017, 9 a.m. - 11 a.m.; City Commission Chambers, 215 N. Perviz Ave., Opa-locka, FL
      • Hearing Meeting: City Commission Chambers, 215 N. Perviz Ave., Opa-locka, FL
• Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission
  • Freshwater Fish and Wildlife
    • FWC will be holding a public meeting to update the public on management activities undertaken at Orange Lake in the past year as well as present future management proposals. The meeting will take place October 17th, from 6:30-8:00 pm at the Alachua ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Alachua County Public Library Headquarters, 401 E University Ave, Gainesville, FL
• Water Management Districts
  • St. Johns River Water Management District
    • The CFWI Steering Committee is a collaborative effort among government agencies formed to address water resource issues in the area known as the Central Florida Water Initiative. The CFWI Steering Committee will consider matters appearing on the ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Haines City Commission Chambers, 620 E. Main Street, Haines City, FL 33844
• Florida Housing Finance Corporation
  • Departmental
    • 1. A review of market rate developments. 2. A review of affordable housing developments. 3. A review of land use for affordable housing developments. 4. A review of building codes for affordable housing developments. 5. A review of the State’s ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Marriott Miami Airport 1201 NW 42nd Avenue Miami FL 33126
• Department of Health
  • Division of Public Health Statistics and Performance Management
    • Physician Workforce Advisory Council.; Date: Tuesday, October 24, 2017 Time: 3:00pm- 5:00pm; Conference Call Number : 1-888-670-3525 Code: 548-807-2525
      • Hearing Meeting: Conference Call Number : 1-888-670-3525 Code: 548-807-2525
• Agency for Health Care Administration
  • Medicaid
    • The Agency for Health Care Administration will hold its annual Post Award Forum on Florida’s Family Planning program. The annual Post Award Forum provides stakeholders the opportunity to provide meaningful comment on the progress of the Family ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Agency for Health Care Administration, 2727 Mahan Drive, Building 3, Conference Room A, Tallahassee, Florida 32308. To participate by phone, please call 1-877-809-7265 and enter the participant code 949 645 50#.
    • 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 of ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Agency for Health Care Administration, 2727 Mahan Drive, Building 3, Conference Room A, Tallahassee, Florida 32308. To participate by phone, please call 1-877-809-7265 and enter the participant code 949 645 50#.
• Metropolitan Planning Organizations
  • Departmental
    • Activities related to transportation planning within and adjacent to metropolitan areas in Florida.; October 12, 2017 9:00am Best Practices Committee, 10:00am Complete Streets Committee and 1:30pm Staff Directors' Committee; Mission Inn Resort & ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Mission Inn Resort & Club, 10400 County Road 48, Howey-in-the-Hills, FL 34737.
• Agency for Health Care Administration
  • Departmental
    • Reviewing and approving the Telehealth Advisory Council report: Expanding Florida's Use and Accessibility of Telehealth.; Tuesday, October 17, 2017, 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.; Capital City Office Complex, Betty Easley Conference Center Room 152, 4075 ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Capital City Office Complex, Betty Easley Conference Center Room 152, 4075 Esplande Way, Tallahassee, FL 32399 or Dial in: (877)-309-2071, Access Code 856-620-590 GoToWebinar -https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/4167886127601770497
• Department of Legal Affairs
  • Division of Victim Services and Criminal Justice Programs
    • FULL COUNCIL SPECIAL ELECTION TELECONFERENCE There will be a special election, to fill a vacancy in the executive committee of the Council. The full Council shall, by a majority vote of a quorum, select a Council member to fulfill the remainder ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Toll Free Dial in Number: 888-670-3525 Conference Code: 7071360675

6. Notices of Petitions and Dispositions Regarding Declaratory Stat

• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Division of Alcoholic Beverages and Tobacco
    • La Galere Markets, Inc.; DS 2017-064; Petitioner seeks a Declaratory Statement from the Division as to whether La Galere Markets, Inc.'s proposed business model as outlined within the Petition conforms to the licensing requirements of the Beverage ...
• Department of Health
  • Division of Emergency Preparedness and Community Support
    • Pasco-Pinellas Hillsborough Community Health System on September 28, 2017.; Specifically, regarding the need for a Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity (CPCNC) the Petitioner wants to know if the Department’s EMS licensure requires a ...

7. Miscellaneous

• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • Manatee County Attorney's Office
    • Other Agencies and Organizations, Manatee County Attorney's Office
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Florida Mobile Home Relocation Corporation
    • Department of Business and Professional Regulation, Florida Mobile Home Relocation Corporation
• Department of Health
  • Board of Medicine
    • Department of Health, Board of Medicine
• Department of Economic Opportunity
  • Division of Community Development
    • Department of Economic Opportunity, Division of Community Development
• Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles
  • Division of Motor Vehicles
    • Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles, Division of Motor Vehicles
• Department of Children and Families
  • Agency for Persons with Disabilities
    • Department of Children and Families, Agency for Persons with Disabilities
• Department of State
  • Departmental
    • Department of State, Departmental