Vol. 43, No. 212 (11/01/2017)

1. Notices of Development of Proposed Rules and Negotiated Rulemaking

• Department of Environmental Protection
  • Departmental
    • The Department of Environmental Protection (Department) is developing procedural rules to implement the Public Notice of Pollution Act (the Act), Section 403.077, F.S., which was passed by the Legislature and signed into law by the Governor in 2017 (...
• Department of Management Services
  • Division of Facilities Management
    • The purpose of this rule is to implement the Arthur G. Dozier School for Boys Memorials design requirements in accordance with section 265.007, Florida Statutes.
• Department of Health
  • Division of Disease Control
    • To update rule language and implement revised statutes.
  • Division of Children's Medical Services
    • The purpose of this rulemaking is to adopt rules related to the Sexual Abuse Treatment Program as provided in 2017 amendments to section 39.3031, Florida Statutes.
    • The purpose of this rulemaking is to update language regarding specific standards for the operation of the statewide Child Protection Teams, including definitions, organization, roles and responsibilities, eligibility, services and their ...

2. Proposed Rules

• Department of Veterans' Affairs
  • Division of Veterans' Benefits and Assistance
    • The purpose and effect is to repeal unnecessary rules.
      • Due of Comment: 11/22/2017
• Department of Children and Families
  • Family Safety and Preservation Program
    • The Department intends to amend Rules 65C-14.003, .010, to require licensed child-caring agencies to have written disaster preparedness and evacuation plans in the event of a natural or man-made disaster.
      • Due of Comment: 11/22/2017
    • The purpose of the rules is to comply with section 407.175(5)(a), F.S., that requires the Department to adopt and amend licensing rules for family foster homes.
      • Due of Comment: 11/22/2017
• Water Management Districts
  • Southwest Florida Water Management District
    • The purpose of this rulemaking is to adopt revised minimum and guidance levels for Lake Aurora located in Polk County. The effect of the rule is to support the District’s water supply planning, water use permitting, and environmental resource ...
      • Due of Comment: 11/22/2017
    • The purpose of this rulemaking is to adopt revised minimum and guidance levels for Lake Easy located in Polk County. The effect of the rule is to support the District’s water supply planning, water use permitting, and environmental resource ...
      • Due of Comment: 11/22/2017
    • The purpose of this rulemaking is to adopt revised minimum and guidance levels for Lake Eva located in Polk County. The effect of the rule is to support the District’s water supply planning, water use permitting, and environmental resource ...
      • Due of Comment: 11/22/2017
• Department of Health
  • Board of Nursing
    • The rule is being created to comply with the nurse licensure compact, 464.0095 FS.
      • Due of Comment: 11/22/2017
    • The amendment will bring the rule into compliance with the nurse licensure compact, 464.0095 FS
      • Due of Comment: 11/22/2017
  • Board of Hearing Aid Specialists
    • The Board proposes the rule amendment to delete a defunct provision of the rule.
      • Due of Comment: 11/22/2017

3. Emergency Rules

• Department of Health
  • Departmental
    • Registration as Medical Marijuana Treatment Centers for Qualified 2015 Applicant

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 ...
• Agency for Health Care Administration
  • Medicaid
    • Variance from or Waiver of Rule 59G-13.070 (“Petition”) on behalf of the Petitioner, A.G. Rule 59G-13.070 of the Florida Administrative Code (“Rule”), which applies to all providers of Developmental Disabilities Individual Budgeting Waiver services ...
• Water Management Districts
  • Southwest Florida Water Management District
    • On October 31, 2017, the Southwest Florida Water Management District has issued an order granting a variance. Petitioner's Name: Highgate Park Homeowners Association, Inc. – File Tracking No. 17-4251 Date Petition Filed: May 2, 2017 Rule No.: ...
    • On October 31, 2017, the Southwest Florida Water Management District has issued an order granting a variance. Petitioner's Name: Bayridge Homeowners Association, Inc. – File Tracking No. 17-4266 Date Petition Filed: August 22, 2017 Rule No.: ...
• Agency for Health Care Administration
  • Health Facility and Agency Licensing
    • October 25, 2017, the Agency for Health Care Administration received a Petition for Variance from Rule 59AER17-1, F.A.C., from Presbyterian Retirement Communities, Inc. d/b/a Westminster Communities of Bradenton Westminster Manor. The Petition has ...
    • Variance from Rule 59AER17-1, F.A.C., from Presbyterian Retirement Communities, Inc. d/b/a Westminster Towers. The Petition has been assigned Agency case number 2017013044. The Petition seeks a variance from Rule 59AER17-1 F.A.C. requesting a ...
    • Variance from Rule 59AER17-1, F.A.C., from Presbyterian Retirement Communities, Inc. d/b/a Westminster Oaks. The Petition has been assigned Agency case number 2017013042. The Petition seeks a variance from Rule 59AER17-1 F.A.C. requesting a variance ...
    • Variance from Rule 59AER17-1, F.A.C., from Palm Garden of Pinellas LLC, d/b/a Palm Garden of Pinellas. The Petition has been assigned Agency case number 2017012546. 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 Palm Garden of Sun City Center LLC, d/b/a Palm Garden of Sun City Center. The Petition has been assigned Agency case number 2017012637. The Petition seeks a variance from Rule 59AER17-1 F.A.C. requesting a ...
    • Amended for Variance from Rule 59AER17-1, F.A.C., from Florida Baptist Retirement Center. The Petition has been assigned Agency case number 2017012887. The Petition seeks a variance from Rule 59AER17-1 F.A.C. requesting a variance as to the time for ...
    • Amended for Variance from Rule 59AER17-1, F.A.C., from Palm Garden of Jacksonville LLC, d/b/a Palm Garden of Jacksonville. The Petition has been assigned Agency case number 2017012541. The Petition seeks a variance from Rule 59AER17-1 F.A.C. ...
    • Variance from Rule 59AER17-1, F.A.C., from Seaside Health and Rehabilitation Center. The Petition has been assigned Agency case number 2017012882. The Petition seeks a variance from Rule 59AER17-1 F.A.C. requesting a variance as to the time for the ...
    • an Amended for Variance from Rule 59AER17-1, F.A.C., from Heritage Park Health and Rehabilitation Center. The Petition has been assigned Agency case number 2017012962. The Petition seeks a variance from Rule 59AER17-1 F.A.C. requesting a variance ...
    • an Amended for Variance from Rule 59AER17-1, F.A.C., from Flagler Health and Rehabilitation Center. The Petition has been assigned Agency case number 2017012961. The Petition seeks a variance from Rule 59AER17-1 F.A.C. requesting a variance as to ...
    • an Amended for Variance from Rule 59AER17-1, F.A.C., from Debary Health and Rehabilitation Center. The Petition has been assigned Agency case number 2017012960. The Petition seeks a variance from Rule 59AER17-1 F.A.C. requesting a variance as to the ...
    • an Amended for Variance from Rule 59AER17-1, F.A.C., from Arcadia Health and Rehabilitation Center. The Petition has been assigned Agency case number 2017012891. 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 Bay Breeze Senior Living and Rehabilitation Center. The Petition has been assigned Agency case number 2017012890. 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 Lake Worth Enterprise, LLC, d/b/a Oasis Health and Rehabilitation Center. The Petition has been assigned Agency case number 2017012725. The Petition seeks a variance from Rule 59AER17-1 F.A.C. requesting a ...

5. Notices of Meetings, Workshops and Public Hearings

• Department of Education
  • State Board of Education
    • General Board Meeting; November 15, 2017, 3:00 p.m.; Teleconference Number:1-888 670-3525, Participant Passcode:1242528392#
      • Hearing Meeting: Teleconference Number:1-888 670-3525, Participant Passcode:1242528392#
• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • Sunshine State One Call of Florida
    • Committee Meetings Thursday, November 16, 2017 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. • Lunch provided at the call center for meeting participants and Sunshine 811 employees beginning at 12:00 noon. Board of Directors Meeting Friday, November 17, 2017 ...
      • Hearing Meeting: 11 Plantation Road, DeBary, FLorida 32713
  • The Valerin Group, Inc.
    • A public hearing is being held regarding plans to improve safety in the area of State Road (S.R.) 25/U.S. 27 at the intersection of Howard Road. The project addresses operational and safety concerns in the area by converting the full median ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Leesburg Community Building-East Room 109 East Dixie Avenue Leesburg, FL 34748
• Regional Planning Councils
  • Tampa Bay Regional Planning Council
    • Forum to discuss a legislative action plan to aide local governments in recovery following a major storm event.; November 13th, 2017, 9:00 a.m.; 200 6th Avenue South St Petersburg Florida, 33701
      • Hearing Meeting: 200 6th Avenue South St Petersburg Florida, 33701
• Water Management Districts
  • Suwannee River Water Management District
    • Governing Board Meeting, Workshop/Public Hearing and Committee Meetings. Consider Suwannee River Water Management District business.; Tuesday, November 14, 2017, 9:00 a.m.; District Headquarters, 9225 CR 49, Live Oak, FL 32060
      • Hearing Meeting: District Headquarters, 9225 CR 49, Live Oak, FL 32060
• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • Scalar Consulting Group Inc.
    • This Public Information Workshop is being held to allow interested persons to learn about the proposed improvements to SR 5/US-1 (Federal Highway) in Martin County, Florida. Financial Project ID: 437838-1-32-01. The purpose of this project is to ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Susan H. Johnson Auditorium (at Wolf High-Technology Center), 2400 SE Salerno Road, Stuart, FL 34997
  • Enterprise Florida, Inc.
    • This meeting will discuss proposed actions that will assist in preserving, protecting and enhancing Florida’s military installations and missions. A workshop on Cybersecurity will take place after the meeting, from 11:00 AM EST – 12 Noon EST.; ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Holiday Inn Orlando East – UCF Area 1724 N. Alafaya Trail Orlando, Florida 32826
    • This meeting will discuss proposed actions that will assist in preserving, protecting and enhancing Florida’s military installations, missions, and quality of life for Florida’s military community.; Wednesday, November 15, 2017, 08:30 AM EST – 04:30 ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Holiday Inn Orlando East – UCF Area 1724 N. Alafaya Trail Orlando, Florida 32826
• Regional Planning Councils
  • West Florida Regional Planning Council
    • General business of the West Florida Regional Planning Council Board. The WFRPC reception will be immediately following.; Wednesday, November 8, 2017, at 6 p.m.; The Sheraton Bay Point Resort, 4114 Jan Cooley Drive, Panama City Beach, FL 32408
      • Hearing Meeting: The Sheraton Bay Point Resort, 4114 Jan Cooley Drive, Panama City Beach, FL 32408
• Department of Health
  • Board of Podiatric Medicine
    • Probable Cause Panel Meeting; November 8, 2017, 8:00 a.m.; 888 670-3525 7342425515 participant code
      • Hearing Meeting: 888 670-3525 7342425515 participant code
• Department of Elder Affairs
  • Division of Volunteer and Community Services
    • Meeting of the Dementia Cure and Care Initiative (DCCI) State-Wide Advisory Council. The goals of DCCI are to engage communities across the state to be more dementia friendly, promote better care for Floridians affected by dementia, and support ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Florida Department of Elder Affairs 4040 Esplanade Way 235M Tallahassee, FL 32399
• Department of Management Services
  • Division of Purchasing
    • BID OPENING- ITB No.: 13-84131600-W, Accidental Death & Dismemberment Statutory Death Benefits.; November 7, 2017, at 10:00 AM ET.; 4050 Esplanade Way, Conference Room 380K Tallahassee, FL 32399
      • Hearing Meeting: 4050 Esplanade Way, Conference Room 380K Tallahassee, FL 32399
• Department of Education
  • Division of Florida Colleges
    • This public meeting for the Region XI Council will provide updates on training classes and any other issues involving the Region.; December 6, 2017 @ 10:00 a.m.; Treasure Coast Public Safety Training Complex 4600 Kirby Loop Road, Fort Pierce, FL ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Treasure Coast Public Safety Training Complex 4600 Kirby Loop Road, Fort Pierce, FL 34981
• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • QCAusa
    • The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) will be holding a construction open house regarding the upcoming US 301 widening project from SR 674 (Sun City Center Boulevard) to Balm Road in Sun City Center, Florida. Later this month, the FDOT’...
      • Hearing Meeting: South Shore Regional Library, 15816 Beth Shields Way, Ruskin, FL 33573
• Department of Health
  • Board of Optometry
    • General board business, to include licensure.; November 17, 2017, 9:00 a.m.; (888) 670-3525 7342425515 participant code
      • Hearing Meeting: (888) 670-3525 7342425515 participant code
• Water Management Districts
  • St. Johns River Water Management District
    • Discussion and consideration of District business including regulatory and non-regulatory matters. Staff may recommend approval of external amendments which affect the adopted budget. NOTE: One or more Governing Board members may attend and ...
      • Hearing Meeting: District Headquarters, 4049 Reid Street (Hwy 100 West), Palatka, FL 32177
• Department of Education
  • Office of Early Learning
    • Board action and review items relating to the Child Care Executive Partnership (CCEP) Program.; November 6, 2017, 1:30 - 2:30 P.M. EDT (or until business concludes); online via GoToWebinar - register at https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/...
      • Hearing Meeting: online via GoToWebinar - register at https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/6626620627411231489 or in person at the Office of Early Learning, 250 Marriott Drive, Tallahassee, FL 32399
• Department of Health
  • Board of Podiatric Medicine
    • General Board Business to include licensure and discipline.; December 8, 2017, 9:00 a.m.; Rosen Plaza Hotel, 9700 International Drive, Orlando, FL 32819
      • Hearing Meeting: Rosen Plaza Hotel, 9700 International Drive, Orlando, FL 32819
  • Board of Clinical Laboratory Personnel
    • General Board Business to include licensure and discipline.; December 7, 2017, 9:00 a.m.; Rosen Plaza Hotel, 9700 International Drive, Orlando, Florida 32819
      • Hearing Meeting: Rosen Plaza Hotel, 9700 International Drive, Orlando, Florida 32819
• Department of Law Enforcement
  • Departmental
    • The Domestic Security Oversight Council will conduct a quarterly meeting to provide direction and recommendations with respect to terrorism prevention, preparation, protection, mitigation, and response and recovery initiatives by state and local ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Ocala Hilton, 3600 Southwest 36th Avenue, Ocala, FL
• Regional Planning Councils
  • Central Florida Regional Planning Council
    • Regular quarterly meeting of the Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC) and/or its subcommittees, to discuss provisions of the Emergency Planning Community Right-to-Know program. Items pertaining to the State Emergency Response Commission (SERC) ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Hardee County Health Department Conference Room, 115 K.D. Revell Road, Wauchula, FL 33873
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Florida Real Estate Commission
    • Official business of Commission –topics include proposed legislation affecting Chapter 475, Part I, F.S., Chapter 61J2 rule discussion to include the annual rules review for the Annual Regulatory Plan, budget discussions, escrow disbursement ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Zora Neale Hurston Building, North Tower, Suite N901, 400 West Robinson Street, Orlando, Florida 32801
• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • Florida Commission on Access to Civil Justice
    • The Committee will be discussing matters related to funding access to civil justice initiatives.; Friday, November 3, 2017. 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m., Eastern Time; Phone Conference: 1-888-376-5050 Pin #: 231166132
      • Hearing Meeting: Phone Conference: 1-888-376-5050 Pin #: 231166132
• 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 6, 2017, 1:00pm - 5:00pm; Rosen Centre Hotel - Salon 5/6, 9840 International Drive, Orlando, FL 32819
      • Hearing Meeting: Rosen Centre Hotel - Salon 5/6, 9840 International Drive, Orlando, FL 32819
• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • Northwest Florida Area Agency on Aging
    • 2018 OAA Bid Appeal Resolution; November 9, 2017 at 4:00 p.m.; 5090 Commerce Park Circle, Pensacola, FL 32505
      • Hearing Meeting: 5090 Commerce Park Circle, Pensacola, FL 32505

6. Miscellaneous

• Agency for Health Care Administration
  • Medicaid
    • Agency for Health Care Administration, Medicaid
• Department of State
  • Departmental
    • Department of State, Departmental