Vol. 43, No. 225 (11/21/2017)

1. Notices of Development of Proposed Rules and Negotiated Rulemaking

• Department of Health
  • Board of Psychology
    • The Board proposes the rule development to clarify disciplinary guidelines.
  • Division of Environmental Health
    • To update rules to be consistent with section 381.0101, Florida Statutes, incorporate fair and consistent verbiage to standards of practice and disciplinary guidelines, eliminate duplicative language, and increase clarity of rule.

2. Proposed Rules

• Department of Transportation
  • Departmental
    • Rule 14-100.003 is being amended to reflect recent legislative changes to s. 338.2216, F.S., on turnpike express lane tolling. Rule 14-100.004 is being amended to expand I-95 toll exemptions for registered vehicles from a single segment to three ...
      • Due of Comment: 12/12/2017
    • Rule 14-15.0081 to incorporate the toll rate schedule effective October 29, 2017.
      • Due of Comment: 12/12/2017
• Department of Health
  • Board of Athletic Training
    • The Board proposes the rule amendment to adjust fees for licensure.
      • Due of Comment: 12/12/2017
    • The Board proposes the rule amendment to more thoroughly define the protocols and scope of practice for a licensed athletic trainer.
      • Due of Comment: 12/12/2017
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Electrical Contractors' Licensing Board
    • The Board proposes the rule amendment to update information regarding the qualification of joint ventures.
      • Due of Comment: 12/12/2017

3. Notices of Changes, Corrections and Withdrawals

• Department of Management Services
  • Division of Purchasing
    • Vendors and Contractors, Identical Evaluations of Responses
• Department of Education
  • Florida School for the Deaf and the Blind
    • Code of Student Conduct
    • Student Rights and Responsibilities
    • Disciplinary Procedures and Disposition
• Department of Health
  • Board of Nursing
    • Qualifications for Examination
    • Licensure by Endorsement
    • Multi-State License Upgrade
• State Board of Administration
  • Departmental
    • Definitions, Beneficiary Designations and Distributions for FRS Investment Plan, Distributions from FRS Investment Plan Accounts, Excessive Trading in the FRS Investment Plan, Enrollment Procedures for New Hires, Second Election Enrollment ...

4. Petitions and Dispositions Regarding Rule Variance or Waiver

• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Board of Accountancy
    • variance or waiver filed by Brianna Scott, seeking a variance or waiver of Rule 61H1-28.0052(1)(b), Florida Administrative Code, that requires candidates to pass all four test sections of the CPA Examination within a rolling eighteen-month period, ...
    • variance or waiver filed by Frank E. LaVerde. Petitioner is seeking a variance or waiver of Rule 61H1-27.001(5)(a), Florida Administrative Code, that provides that a graduate of a four-year degree granting institution not accredited at the time the ...
• Department of Law Enforcement
  • Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission
    • DEPARTMENT OF LAW ENFORCEMENT Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission RULE NO.: 11B-27.002 RULE TITLE: Certification, Employment or Appointment, Reactivation, and Terminating Employment or ...
• Florida Housing Finance Corporation
  • Departmental
    • waiver from Osceola Palos Verdes, LTD, requesting to waive Rules 67-48.0072(4)(C) for an extension to receive SAIL Loan commitment and Rule 67-48.0072(21)(B) for an extension for completing the credit underwriting process
    • waiver from Coral Bay Cove, LLC requesting a permanent waiver to pursue issuance of bonds by the Housing Finance Authority of Miami-Dade County instead of the Corporation.
    • waiver of Rule 67-48.050(5) FAC, from Centerra Associates, LTD requesting an adjustment of the Total Development Cost Per Unit Limitation.
    • waiver from Denton Cove, LTD, requesting to allow a tax credit exchange at this time instead of the last calendar quarter of 2018.
• Department of Law Enforcement
  • Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission
    • DEPARTMENT OF LAW ENFORCEMENT Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission RULE NO.: 11B-27.002 RULE TITLE: Certification, Employment or Appointment, Reactivation, and Terminating Employment or Appointment ...
    • DEPARTMENT OF LAW ENFORCEMENT Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission RULE NO.: 11B-27.002 RULE TITLE: Certification, Employment or Appointment, Reactivation, and Terminating Employment or Appointment ...
• Florida Housing Finance Corporation
  • Departmental
    • waiver from West Lake I, LTD to allow the tax exempt mortgage financing to close without a recorded mortgage.
• Department of Law Enforcement
  • Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission
    • DEPARTMENT OF LAW ENFORCEMENT Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission RULE NO.: 11B-27.002 RULE TITLE: Certification, Employment or Appointment, Reactivation, and Terminating Employment or Appointment of ...
    • DEPARTMENT OF LAW ENFORCEMENT Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission RULE NO.: 11B-35.002(2)(a) RULE TITLE: Basic Recruit Training Programs for Law Enforcement, Correctional, and Correctional Probation
• Florida Housing Finance Corporation
  • Departmental
    • waiver from BDG Banyan Court, LP, requesting an initial waiver of the time period for issuance of a firm loan commitment.
• Department of Law Enforcement
  • Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission
    • DEPARTMENT OF LAW ENFORCEMENT Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission RULE NO.: 11B-30.008 RULE TITLE: State Officer Certification Examination Site Administration
    • DEPARTMENT OF LAW ENFORCEMENT Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission RULE NO.: 11B-30.008 RULE TITLE: State Officer Certification Examination Site Administration
• Florida Housing Finance Corporation
  • Departmental
    • waiver from Lake Beulah, LTD, allowing the extension fee to be paid after Tax Bill issue has been resolved by no later than July 5, 2018.
• Department of Law Enforcement
  • Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission
    • DEPARTMENT OF LAW ENFORCEMENT Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission RULE NO.: 11B-30.008 RULE TITLE: State Officer Certification Examination Site Administration
    • DEPARTMENT OF LAW ENFORCEMENT Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission RULE NO.: 11B-30.008 RULE TITLE: State Officer Certification Examination Site Administration
    • DEPARTMENT OF LAW ENFORCEMENT Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission RULE NO.: 11B-30.008 RULE TITLE: State Officer Certification Examination Site Administration
    • DEPARTMENT OF LAW ENFORCEMENT Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission RULE NO.: 11B-30.008 RULE TITLE: State Officer Certification Examination Site Administration
    • DEPARTMENT OF LAW ENFORCEMENT Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission RULE NO.: 11B-30.008 RULE TITLE: State Officer Certification Examination Site Administration
    • DEPARTMENT OF LAW ENFORCEMENT Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission RULE NO.: 11B-30.008 RULE TITLE: State Officer Certification Examination Site Administration

5. Notices of Meetings, Workshops and Public Hearings

• Department of Citrus
  • Departmental
    • To review and discuss the petition from the Florida Citrus Processors Association to repeal sections of 20-69.002, F.A.C., Requirements for Use of Imported Products, and the possible effects on the Florida citrus industry.; December 7, 2017, 10:00 a....
      • Hearing Meeting: Florida Department of Citrus, 605 E. Main Street, Bartow, Florida 33830
• Water Management Districts
  • South Florida Water Management District
    • The South Florida Water Management District has scheduled a meeting to provide the Federal, State, and Local Government Agencies the summary of public meeting information and status to-date for the Everglades Agricultural Area Storage Reservoir ...
      • Hearing Meeting: There is no physical address. The public may call (855) 682-6800 (Access Code 995 723 637). Please call five minutes before the start time. If you are part of an organization, please try to consolidate use to as few lines as possible.
• Regional Utility Authorities
  • Tampa Bay Water - A Regional Water Supply Authority
    • A public meeting of the Member Government Reclaimed Committee will convene to discuss reclaimed water issues and projects, the effects on rate payers and the effects on Tampa Bay Water bond holders.; December 4, 2017, 10:00 a.m.; Tampa Bay Water ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Tampa Bay Water Administrative Offices, 2575 Enterprise Road, Clearwater, Florida 33763
• Florida Housing Finance Corporation
  • Departmental
    • To conduct a TEFRA hearing concerning the potential future issuance of tax-exempt bond by Florida Housing to provide additional financing for the acquisition, construction or rehabilitation of the following multifamily residential rental development ...
      • Hearing Meeting: The offices of Florida Housing Finance Corporation, 227 North Bronough Street, Suite 5000, Tallahassee, Florida 32301
• Department of Education
  • State Board of Education
    • The meeting agenda will consist of approval of minutes of the State Board meetings held October 18, 2017. Updates will be provided by Superintendent Shirley on behalf of the Florida Association of District School Superintendents and President Sidor ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Lake-Sumter State College, Everett Kelly Convocation Center, Magnolia Room, 9501 U.S. Highway 441, Leesburg, FL 34788.
• 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 29, 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
  • Citizens Property Insurance Corporation
    • Consumer Services Committee Meeting; November 30, 2017 from 10:00 am to 11:30 am; Teleconference: 1-866-361-7525 access code 6487811621#
      • Hearing Meeting: Teleconference: 1-866-361-7525 access code 6487811621#
• Department of Transportation
  • Departmental
    • This Public Kick-off Meeting is being held to give interested persons an opportunity to share information and express their views concerning the Colonial Parkway Project Development and Environment (PD&E) Study for potential improvements along the ...
      • Hearing Meeting: DoubleTree Orlando East - UCF Area, 12125 High Tech Avenue, Orlando, FL 32817. In the event that the meeting cannot be held on November 30, 2017 due to severe weather or other unforeseen conditions, it will be held on the alternate date of Tuesday, December 5, 2017 at the same time and place.
• Water Management Districts
  • St. Johns River Water Management District
    • Rule Development Workshop to discuss and receive public input on proposed rule amendments to the District's existing water shortage plan codified in Chapter 40C-21, F.A.C. NOTE: Members of the District's Governing Board may attend the scheduled ...
      • Hearing Meeting: St. Johns River Water Management District's Headquarters, Resource Management Building (Room 136), 4049 Reid Street, Palatka, FL 32177 St. Johns River Water Management District's Maitland Service Center, 601 South Lake Destiny Road, Suite 200 (Wekiva and Econ Rooms), Maitland, FL 32751
• Department of Children and Families
  • Agency for Persons with Disabilities
    • A meeting to fulfill the duties of the Task Force on Transportation Disadvantaged pursuant to chapter 2017-71, Laws of Florida. ; November 28, 2017, 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.; State Capitol, 400 South Monroe Street, Cabinet Meeting Room, Lower Level, ...
      • Hearing Meeting: State Capitol, 400 South Monroe Street, Cabinet Meeting Room, Lower Level, Room 3, Tallahassee, Florida 32399
• Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
  • Departmental
    • Old and New Business; December 11, 2017 9:00 a.m.; Florida State Fairgrounds
      • Hearing Meeting: Florida State Fairgrounds
• Department of Health
  • Departmental
    • Established in section 397.33, Florida Statutes, the Drug Policy Advisory Council reviews and analyzes the impacts of substance abuse in the State and makes recommendations for the implementation of a state drug control strategy.; Friday, December 1,...
      • Hearing Meeting: Via Conference Call or GoToMeeting. Dial (877) 568 4106, then enter access code 734-753-085 when prompted or GoToMeeting Access: https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/734753085 Access Code: 734-753-085.
• Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
  • Departmental
    • Old and New Business; December 11, 2017 9:30 a.m.; Florida State Fairgrounds
      • Hearing Meeting: Florida State Fairgrounds
    • Old and New Business; December 11, 2017 10:00 a.m.; Florida State Fairgrounds
      • Hearing Meeting: Florida State Fairgrounds
• Water Management Districts
  • Southwest Florida Water Management District
    • Governing Board Meeting, Committee Meetings and Public Hearing: Consider SWFWMD business. All or part of this meeting may be conducted by means of communications media technology in order to permit maximum participation of Governing Board members.; ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Starkey Environmental Education Center, 10500 Wilderness Park Blvd., New Port Richey, FL 34655

6. Notices of Petitions and Dispositions Regarding Declaratory Stat

• Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
  • Division of Consumer Services
    • Keith A Stephenson and Exacta Land Surveyors, Inc., filed on November 17, 2017.; Petitioners are seeking a declaratory judgment "explaining how the Florida Administrative Code R. 5J-17.051(2)(b)2, and section 472.027, Florida Statutes, empower the ...

7. Notices Regarding Bids, Proposals and Purchasing

• Department of Juvenile Justice
  • Departmental
    • Department of Juvenile Justice, Departmental
• Florida Housing Finance Corporation
  • Departmental
    • Florida Housing Finance Corporation, Departmental
• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • Visit Florida
    • Other Agencies and Organizations, Visit Florida
  • City of Homestead
    • Other Agencies and Organizations, City of Homestead

8. Miscellaneous

• Department of State
  • Departmental
    • Department of State, Departmental