Vol. 41, No. 223 (11/17/2015), Florida Administrative Register

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Vol. 41, No. 223 (11/17/2015)

1. Notices of Development of Proposed Rules and Negotiated Rulemaking

Department of Education
- State Board of Education
  - The purpose of this rule development is to update the “Course Code Directory and Instructional Personnel Assignments” by which school districts receive FEFP (Florida Education Finance Program) funding. The effect will be an updated directory of ...
- Office of Early Learning
  - The purpose of the proposed rule is to implement the accountability requirements of the Voluntary Prekindergarten Education Program (VPK). The rule establishes the calculation of the readiness rate that a VPK provider must reach in order to meet ...
Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
- Division of Plant Industry
  - The purpose is to establish regulatory activities for movement and quarantine of citrus plants and effect compliance agreements for various pests and diseases of concern.

2. Proposed Rules

Department of Environmental Protection
- Departmental
  - The Department is proposing to amend Chapter 62-701, F.A.C., which contains regulations for a wide variety of solid waste facilities including landfills, construction and demolition (C&D) debris disposal facilities, and waste processing and ...
    - Due of Comment: 12/8/2015

3. Notices of Changes, Corrections and Withdrawals

Department of Business and Professional Regulation
- State Boxing Commission
  - Drugs and Foreign Substances; Penalties
- Board of Professional Engineers
  - Design of Structural Systems Utilizing Open Web Steel Joists and Joist Girders

4. Petitions and Dispositions Regarding Rule Variance or Waiver

Department of Business and Professional Regulation
- Division of Hotels and Restaurants
  - an Emergency Variance for Subparagraph 61C-1.004(1)(a), Florida Administrative Code, Section 5-203.13, 2009 FDA Food 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 ...
  - an Emergency Variance for Subparagraph 61C-1.004(1)(a), Florida Administrative Code, Section 5-203.13, 2009 FDA Food 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 ...
Department of Health
- Board of Opticianry
  - waiver or variance from Wanda Ruiz, requesting a permanent waiver from Rules 64B12-16.003, 64B12-16.004 and 64B12-16.008, F.A.C., so she can take the state exams without completing her apprenticeship.
Department of Elder Affairs
- Federal Aging Programs
  - that on November 12, 2015, Roxana Solano, on behalf of the Villa Serena I, Villa Serena II, Villa Serena III, Villa Serena IV, and Villa Serena V assisted living facilities, withdrew a petition for a waiver of rule paragraph 58A-5.019(1)(c), F.A.C., ...
Department of Health
- Board of Chiropractic Medicine
  - variance or waiver filed by Shannon Whitlock. The petitioner is seeking a waiver or variance of Rule 64B2-13.007(1) Florida Administrative Code, which requires that during the first twelve (12) months after initial licensure, practitioners are ...

5. Notices of Meetings, Workshops and Public Hearings

Other Agencies and Organizations
- Stantec Consulting, Inc.
  - An agency webinar presented by the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) regarding their interest in the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) Assignment under the Surface Transportation Project Delivery Program (Highways).; Wednesday, ...
    - Hearing Meeting: Join us for Webinar. Please register at: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/1764657158805948162
Department of Environmental Protection
- Departmental
  - The Department of Environmental Protection’s Water Quality Protection Program Canal Restoration Advisory Subcommittee announces a public meeting to which all persons are invited. Update the members of the Subcommittee and the general public on the ...
    - Hearing Meeting: Marathon Government Center, Board Meeting Room, 2798 Overseas Highway, Marathon, FL 33050
Department of Education
- Departmental
  - Florida Rehabilitation Council Evaluation Committee General Evaluation Business; December 10, 2015, 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.; Conference Call (888) 670-3525 code (7513637441)
    - Hearing Meeting: Conference Call (888) 670-3525 code (7513637441)
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, November 20,...
    - Hearing Meeting: Conference Call Number: 1-888-670-3525 Participant Code: 671 5356 658#
Other Agencies and Organizations
- Citizens Property Insurance Corporation
  - Topics include but are not limited to the Claims Committee Report.; November 30, 2015, 10:00 a.m.; Dial In: 1(866)361-7525, Conference ID: 521 967 6193#
    - Hearing Meeting: Dial In: 1(866)361-7525, Conference ID: 521 967 6193#
  - Business before the Information Systems Advisory Committee; Wednesday, December 2, 2015, 10:00 a.m.; Conference Call, (866) 361-7525
    - Hearing Meeting: Conference Call, (866) 361-7525
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.; December 10, 2015 at 9:00 a.m.; Access Phone: (888) 670-3525 Conference Code 4630467138
    - Hearing Meeting: Access Phone: (888) 670-3525 Conference Code 4630467138
Other Agencies and Organizations
- Citizens Property Insurance Corporation
  - Topics include but are not limited to the 2016 Budget.; December 9, 2015, 8:30 a.m.; Sheraton Orlando North, 600 N. Lake Destiny Drive, Maitland, FL 32751; Dial In: 888-942-8686; Conference ID: 574 373 5657#
    - Hearing Meeting: Sheraton Orlando North, 600 N. Lake Destiny Drive, Maitland, FL 32751; Dial In: 888-942-8686; Conference ID: 574 373 5657#
- South Dade Soil and Water Conservation District
  - Regular agenda items for presentation to the Board of Supervisors, Ag Lab Report, MIL Report, and District Projects. ; Thursday, November 19, 2015 9:30 a.m.; USDA Florida City Service Center 1450 N. Krome Ave. #102
    - Hearing Meeting: USDA Florida City Service Center 1450 N. Krome Ave. #102
Department of Children and Families
- Office on Homelessness
  - VETERAN’S COMMITTEE CALL: This conference call will address the committees’ continued development of policy recommendations and work tasks to address the Council’s Annual Report on recommendations to end veteran’s homelessness in Florida.; ...
    - Hearing Meeting: Call Toll free: 1-888-670-3525 Enter participant code: 701-539-8451 then press #
Other Agencies and Organizations
- Citizens Property Insurance Corporation
  - Topics to include but not limited to the 2016 FMAP Budget.; December 9, 2015, To convene immediately following the Board of Governors Meeting beginning at 8:30 a.m.; Sheraton Orlando North, 600 N. Lake Destiny Drive, Maitland, FL 32751; Dial In: 888-...
    - Hearing Meeting: Sheraton Orlando North, 600 N. Lake Destiny Drive, Maitland, FL 32751; Dial In: 888-942-8686; Conference ID: 574 373 5657#
- Florida Workers' Compensation Joint Underwriting Association, Inc
  - Agenda topics may include the 2016 Business Plan & Forecast, managed care, disaster recovery matters and a report on operations; November 30, 2015 beginning at 3:00 p.m. (Eastern Time); Contact Kathy Coyne at (941) 378-7408 to participate in the ...
    - Hearing Meeting: Contact Kathy Coyne at (941) 378-7408 to participate in the teleconference meeting.
  - Agenda topics may include the 2016 reinsurance program options and a reinsurance program update.; November 30, 2015 beginning at 11:00 a.m. (Eastern Time); Contact Kathy Coyne at (941) 378-7408 to participate in the teleconference meeting.
    - Hearing Meeting: Contact Kathy Coyne at (941) 378-7408 to participate in the teleconference meeting.
  - The agenda shall cover executive compensation plan matters; December 2, 2015 beginning at 11:00 a.m. (Eastern Time); Contact Kathy Coyne at (941) 378-7408 to participate in the teleconference meeting.
    - Hearing Meeting: Contact Kathy Coyne at (941) 378-7408 to participate in the teleconference meeting.
Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles
- Departmental
  - The FloridaNet Executive Committee is meeting to create a mechanism for Florida first responders to work with the Federal agency, FirstNet, in the design of the public safety broadband network. Agenda: 1. Welcome & Roll call 2. Public Comment 3....
    - Hearing Meeting: Florida State Conference Center (Turnbull Center), 555 W. Pensacola Street, Tallahassee, FL 32306. ONLINE: GoToMeeting – 1:30-3:30pm (Call-in information below)
  - The FloridaNet Technical Committee is meeting to create a mechanism for Florida first responders to work with the Federal agency, FirstNet, in the design of the public safety broadband network. Agenda: 1. Welcome & Roll call 2. Public Comment 3....
    - Hearing Meeting: Florida State Conference Center (Turnbull Center), 555 W. Pensacola Street, Tallahassee, FL 32306. ONLINE: GoToMeeting – 9:00-11:00 am (Call-in information below)
Other Agencies and Organizations
- Florida League of Cities
  - Florida Municipal Insurance Trust general meeting conducted through the use of communications media technology, as authorized by Section 163.01(18), Florida Statutes. Persons interested in attending may do so in person at The Shores Hotel, 2637 S ...
    - Hearing Meeting: The Shores Hotel, 2637 S Atlantic Ave, Daytona Beach Shores, FL 32118
  - Florida Association of Counties Trust general board meeting conducted through the use of communications media technology, as authorized by Section 163.01(18), Florida Statutes.; Friday, December 11, 2015, 8:30 a.m.; Staybridge Suites, 1600 Lake ...
    - Hearing Meeting: Staybridge Suites, 1600 Lake Summit Drive, Tallahassee, FL 32317