Vol. 43, No. 226 (11/22/2017)

1. Notices of Development of Proposed Rules and Negotiated Rulemaking

• Department of Education
  • Florida School for the Deaf and the Blind
    • The purpose of this rule is to establish the requirements for student conduct and responses to such conduct by the Florida School for the Deaf and the Blind.
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Board of Professional Engineers
    • The purpose of the amendment is to update the language to incorporate the new, 6th Edition (2017) of the Florida Building Code into the Board’s rules by reference.
• Department of Education
  • State Board of Education
    • To amend the rule to add one new assessment Tests of Adult Basic Education (TABE) Forms 11 and 12 to the list of approved assessments appropriate for use in adult education. These assessments identify initial adult educational functioning level and ...
• Department of Elder Affairs
  • Federal Aging Programs
    • The Department of Elder Affairs, in consultation with the Agency for Health Care Administration, the Department of Children and Families, and the Department of Health, announces the commencement of rulemaking proceedings to address assisted living ...
• Department of Education
  • Office of Early Learning
    • The purpose of the rule revision is to update the process for review and approval of curriculum for the School Readiness Program.

2. Proposed Rules

• Department of Management Services
  • Division of Purchasing
    • The purpose and effect is to repeal this rule which is unnecessary to accomplish the objectives of the laws implemented.
      • Due of Comment: 12/13/2017
• Department of Health
  • Board of Medicine
    • The purpose of the amendment is to update the incorporated form within the rule, and to update the language.
      • Due of Comment: 12/13/2017
  • Departmental
    • Department of Health, Departmental
      • Due of Comment: 12/13/2017

3. Notices of Changes, Corrections and Withdrawals

• Department of State
  • Division of Elections
    • Designation of Division of Elections as Filing Office for Department of State; Requirements for Candidate Qualifying Papers; Withdrawal of Candidacy
• Department of Financial Services
  • Division of State Fire Marshal
    • Codes Adopted

4. Petitions and Dispositions Regarding Rule Variance or Waiver

• Department of Health
  • Board of Clinical Laboratory Personnel
    • variance or waiver filed by Sandhya Boyapalle, PhD. The petition is amended. Petitioner is seeking a variance or waiver of Rule 64B3-5.002(3)(a), Option 1a, Florida Administrative Code, which sets forth the education, training/experience and ...
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Division of Hotels and Restaurants
    • On October 31, 2017 the Division of Hotels and Restaurants received a Petition for 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, ...
    • On November 3, 2017 the Division of Hotels and Restaurants received a Petition for an Emergency Variance for Subparagraph 61C-1.004(1)(a), Florida Administrative Code and Paragraph 5-202.11(A), 2009 FDA Food Code from Yummy for your Tummy located in ...
    • an Emergency Variance for Paragraph 61C-4.010(7) Florida Administrative Code and Paragraph 61C-4.010(6), Florida Administrative Code from Simply Homemade Family Meals located in Pompano Beach. The above referenced F.A.C. addresses the requirement ...
• Department of Management Services
  • Division of Facilities Management
    • the waiver of rule 60H-1.017(1)(a), F.A.C., from the Florida Department of Transportation. Rule 60H-1.017(1)(a), F.A.C., requires an agency to conduct one unsuccessful competitive procurement for existing space before then issuing another ...
• Agency for Health Care Administration
  • Health Facility and Agency Licensing
    • Variance from Rule 59AER17-1 from Covenant Village of Florida Care Center. The Petition has been assigned Agency case number 2017014153. The Petition seeks a variance from Rule 59AER17-1 requesting a variance as to the time for the implementation of ...

5. Notices of Meetings, Workshops and Public Hearings

• Department of Children and Families
  • Refugee Services
    • The purpose of the Tallahassee Area 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 among ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Department of Children and Families 1317 Winewood Blvd. Build 4, Conference Room Tallahassee, FL 32399
• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • Treasure Coast Education and Research Development Authority
    • Any business as the Authority and St. Lucie County BOCC may deem appropriate or as may come before the Authority and St. Lucie County BOCC; Committee Reports, Minutes, etc..; November 30, 2017, 3:00 p.m.; St Lucie County Annex Building 2300 ...
      • Hearing Meeting: St Lucie County Annex Building 2300 Virginia Avenue Fort Pierce, FL 34982
• Department of Transportation
  • Departmental
    • This hearing is being held to afford interested persons the opportunity to express their views concerning the location, conceptual design, social, economic and environmental effects of Financial Project ID: 435575-1, otherwise known as I-295 at US ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Orange Park Town Hall, 2042 Park Avenue, Orange Park, FL 32073
• Regional Utility Authorities
  • Peace River/Manasota Regional Water Supply Authority
    • The Board of Directors will convene to conduct regular business of the Authority.; Wednesday, December 6, 2017, 9:30 a.m.; DeSoto County Administration Building, Commission Chambers, First Floor, 201 East Oak Street, Arcadia, FL
      • Hearing Meeting: DeSoto County Administration Building, Commission Chambers, First Floor, 201 East Oak Street, Arcadia, FL
• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • Citizens Property Insurance Corporation
    • Business before the Claims Committee; Thursday, December 7, 2017 at 1:00 p.m. EST; Conference Call: 1(866)361-7525, Conference ID: 5219676193#
      • Hearing Meeting: Conference Call: 1(866)361-7525, Conference ID: 5219676193#
• Water Management Districts
  • Southwest Florida Water Management District
    • Regular monthly meeting to obtain feedback from interested persons on current pending permit applications. The agenda is available at www.watermatters.org/calendar/calendar.php/; Dec 6, 2017, 9:00 a.m.; 7601 HWY 301 N, Tampa, FL 33637
      • Hearing Meeting: 7601 HWY 301 N, Tampa, FL 33637
• Department of Transportation
  • Departmental
    • Access Issues; January 9, 2018 at 1:30pm February 7, 2018 at 1:30pm March 13, 2018 at 1:30pm April 2, 2018 at 1:30pm May 7, 2018 at 1:30pm June 4, 2018 at 1:30pm July 9, 2018 at 1:30pm August 6, 2018 at 1:30pm September 10, 2018 at 1:30pm ...
      • Hearing Meeting: FDOT District 1 Headquarters 801 N Broadway Ave, Bartow, FL
• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • GrayRobinson, P.A.
    • A plan of finance of the Issuer to issue one or more series of its revenue bonds (the “Bonds”) in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $950,000,000.; December 6, 2017, 9:00 a.m. December 8, 2017, 10:00 a.m. (Amendment as to date only, as ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Office of Governor of the State of Florida, General Counsel’s Conference Room (#209), The Capitol, 400 S. Monroe Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32399 City Hall, 6130 Sunset Drive, South Miami, Florida 33143
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Florida Building Commission
    • The Florida Building Commission will review and decide on Accessibility Waiver Applications, review, and take up and consider other matters that appear on the Commission’s agenda. Specifically, the Commission will address: Accessibility Waiver ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Hutchinson Island Marriott, 555 NE Ocean Boulevard, Stuart, Florida 34996
• Department of Health
  • Division of Medical Quality Assurance
    • Probable Cause Panel Meeting. A meeting or portion of a probable cause panel meeting is public only if a case or cases are public by reason of reconsideration.; January 29, 2018, at 8:00 a.m. E.ST. or soon thereafter; April 30, 2018, at 8:00 a.m. E....
      • Hearing Meeting: Capital Circle Office Center, 4042 Bald Cypress Way, Room 301, Tallahassee, FL 32399-3255
    • General Business Meeting.; : January 29, 2018, at 9:00 a.m. E.S.T. or soon thereafter; April 30, 2018, at 9:00 a.m. E.S.T. or soon thereafter; July 30, 2018, 9:00 a.m. E.S.T. or soon thereafter; October 29, 2018, at 9:00 a.m. E.S.T. or soon ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Capital Circle Office Center, 4042 Bald Cypress Way, Room 301, Tallahassee, FL 32399-3255
• Florida Housing Finance Corporation
  • Departmental
    • 1. The Committee will meet regarding the general business of the Committee. 2. Such other matters as may be included on the Agenda for the December 7, 2017, Audit Committee Meeting. ; December 7, 2017 – 5:00 p.m., or upon adjournment of the ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Hyatt Regency Jacksonville 225 E. Coastline Drive Jacksonville FL 322021
    • 1. Review Affordable Housing Workgroup Recommendations to the Board.; December 7, 2017 – 3:00 p.m. until adjourned; Hyatt Regency Jacksonville 225 E. Coastline Drive Jacksonville FL 32202
      • Hearing Meeting: Hyatt Regency Jacksonville 225 E. Coastline Drive Jacksonville FL 32202
• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc.
    • The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT), in cooperation with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS), National Park Service (NPS), and the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) is conducting a Project Development and ...
      • Hearing Meeting: City of Titusville City Hall, 555 S. Washington Avenue, Titusville, FL, 32796.
• Department of Health
  • Division of Medical Quality Assurance
    • General Business Meeting.; January 8, 2018, 2:00 p.m. E.S.T. or soon thereafter; April 16, 2018, 2:00 p.m. E.S.T. or soon thereafter; July 16, 2018, 2:00 p.m. E.S.T. or soon thereafter; October 15, 2018, 2:00 p.m. E.S.T or soon thereafter.; ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Conference Call: 1-888-670-3525. After dialing the meet me number, when prompted, insert participant code: 7811783909 followed by the # sign in order to join the meeting.
• Florida Housing Finance Corporation
  • Departmental
    • 1. Conduct business necessary for the organization of FHFC III, INC. 2. Consider adopting resolutions delegating operational authority to the Executive Director. 3. Consideration of all necessary actions with regard to any property owned or ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Hyatt Regency Jacksonville 225 E. Coastline Drive Jacksonville FL 32202
• State Board of Administration
  • Florida Prepaid College Board
    • To validate the Evaluators’ recommendation to move forward to the Negotiation Phase for each responsive reply to Invitation to Negotiate, ITN 17-04, Large Capitalization Growth Domestic Equity Investment Management Services for the Stanley G. Tate ...
      • Hearing Meeting: The Hermitage Centre, Everglades Conference Room, 1801 Hermitage Blvd., Tallahassee, Florida, 32308
• Florida Housing Finance Corporation
  • Departmental
    • 1. Conduct business necessary for the organization of FHFC II, INC. 2. Consider adopting resolutions delegating operational authority to the Executive Director. 3. Consideration of all necessary actions with regard to any property owned or held ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Hyatt Regency Jacksonville 225 E. Coastline Drive Jacksonville FL 32202
    • 1. Consider financing and acknowledgement resolutions for various multifamily developments, under any multifamily program, including the ranking of developments. 2. Consider appointment of professionals including but not limited to trustee and/or ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Hyatt Regency Jacksonville 225 E. Coastline Drive Jacksonville FL 32202
• Department of Health
  • Division of Medical Quality Assurance
    • General Business Meeting.; January 19, 2018, 8:00 a.m. E.S.T.; Radisson Resort Orlando- Celebration, 2900 Parkway Blvd., Kissimmee, FL 34747
      • Hearing Meeting: Radisson Resort Orlando- Celebration, 2900 Parkway Blvd., Kissimmee, FL 34747
• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • ATKINS - Tampa
    • This virtual public hearing is conducted to afford affected property and business owners, interested persons and organizations the opportunity to provide comments to FDOT regarding a proposed median change to SR 54 at Hunt Road, FPN: 419182-3, Pasco ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Online at: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/6870406544701476610 OR at the following viewing locations: FDOT, District Seven, Flamingo Conference Room, 11201 N. McKinley Drive, Tampa, FL, 33612, OR Land O’ Lakes Community Center, 5401 Land O’ Lakes Boulevard, Land O’ Lakes, FL, 34639.
• Department of Health
  • Division of Medical Quality Assurance
    • Probable Cause Panel Meeting. A meeting or portion of a probable cause panel meeting is public only if a case or cases are public by reason of reconsideration. ; January 23, 2018, at 8:30 a.m. E.S.T.; March 20, 2018, at 8:30 a.m. E.S.T.; May 22, ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Conference Call: 1 (888) 670-3525. After dialing the meet me number, when prompted, insert the participant code 7811783909 followed by the # sign in order to join the meeting.
• Regional Planning Councils
  • Tampa Bay Regional Planning Council
    • To conduct the regular business of the Tampa Bay Regional Planning Council Nominating Committee; December 4th 2017 11:00 a.m.; 4000 Gateway Centre Blvd Ste. 100 Pinellas Park Florida 33782
      • Hearing Meeting: 4000 Gateway Centre Blvd Ste. 100 Pinellas Park Florida 33782
• Department of Education
  • State Board of Education
    • Orientation for Committee members; December 4, 2017, 1:00 p.m. Eastern Time; The meeting will be conducted using communications media technology, specifically a webinar. Join the meeting at https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/...
      • Hearing Meeting: The meeting will be conducted using communications media technology, specifically a webinar. Join the meeting at https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/3880524366874599681 and a public point of access at 325 West Gaines Street, Room 356, Tallahassee, Florida.
• Department of State
  • Division of Historical Resources
    • Florida Historical Commission quarterly business meeting.; December 1, 2017, 9:00 a.m. to conclusion.; R.A. Gray Building, Room 307, 500 South Bronough Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0250; Teleconference: 1(888)670-3525 & Passcode: 1526050922#
      • Hearing Meeting: R.A. Gray Building, Room 307, 500 South Bronough Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0250; Teleconference: 1(888)670-3525 & Passcode: 1526050922#
• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • Florida Birth-Related Neurological Injury Compensation Association
    • General; December 8, 2017, 10:00 a.m.; Hyatt Regency Orlando International Airport 9300 Jeff Fuqua Blvd Orlando, FL 32827
      • Hearing Meeting: Hyatt Regency Orlando International Airport 9300 Jeff Fuqua Blvd Orlando, FL 32827
• Agency for Health Care Administration
  • Departmental
    • This is a meeting of the Pediatric Cardiology Technical Advisory Panel to which all interested parties are invited. The purpose of this meeting is to nominate and elect a Chair and Vice Chair for the Pediatric Cardiology Technical Advisory Panel. ...
      • Hearing Meeting: GoToWebinar: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/1886284052507516673 , United States (Toll-free): 1-877-309-2071, Access Code: 405-936-216. If you have any difficulty accessing the teleconference, please call the Florida Center’s main number at (850) 412-3730.
• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • Florida Workers' Compensation Joint Underwriting Association, Inc
    • Agenda topics may include approval of minutes; 2018 Board meeting schedule; legal, legislative & regulatory matters; employer eligibility – voluntary market declinations; operations & financial reports; and committee reports on: 2018 Audit Committee ...
      • Hearing Meeting: FWCJUA office located at 6003 Honore Avenue, Suite 204, Sarasota, FL 34238.
• Agency for Health Care Administration
  • Health Facility and Agency Licensing
    • The Governor’s Panel on Excellence in Long-Term Care will be meeting to review applications received for consideration for the Gold Seal Award designation. Other business as needed may also be discussed.; Wednesday, November 29, 2017, 9:00 a.m.; 1(...
      • Hearing Meeting: 1(888)670-3525, conference code: 8050334011

6. Notices of Petitions and Dispositions Regarding Declaratory Stat

• Department of Financial Services
  • Division of State Fire Marshal
    • Charles B. Parks on November 20, 2017.; The Petition asks if 633.202, Florida Statutes, prohibit the enforcement of NFPA 1, section 11.10, in buildings under 75 feet in height.
  • Finance
    • from SandP Solutions, Inc.; On September 22, 2017 the Office of Financial Regulation (Consumer Finance) received a Petition for declaratory statement from SandP Solutions, Inc. The petition sought a declaratory statement from the Office on whether ...
  • OIR – Insurance Regulation
    • Central Florida Injury Southwest, Inc., Central Florida Central Florida Injury Southwest, Inc., Central Florida Injury & Rehabilitation Center, Inc., and Central Florida Injury East, Inc., filed on November 17, 2017.; The Petitioners have been ...

7. Notices Regarding Bids, Proposals and Purchasing

• Regional Planning Councils
  • West Florida Regional Planning Council
    • Regional Planning Councils, West Florida Regional Planning Council
    • Regional Planning Councils, West Florida Regional Planning Council
• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • Sarasota County Public Hospital Board
    • Other Agencies and Organizations, Sarasota County Public Hospital Board
    • Other Agencies and Organizations, Sarasota County Public Hospital Board
    • Other Agencies and Organizations, Sarasota County Public Hospital Board
    • Other Agencies and Organizations, Sarasota County Public Hospital Board
• Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission
  • Departmental
    • Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, Departmental
• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • Florida Workers' Compensation Joint Underwriting Association, Inc
    • Other Agencies and Organizations, Florida Workers' Compensation Joint Underwriting Association, Inc

8. Miscellaneous

• Agency for Health Care Administration
  • Certificate of Need
    • Agency for Health Care Administration, Certificate of Need
• Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles
  • Division of Motor Vehicles
    • Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles, Division of Motor Vehicles
    • Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles, Division of Motor Vehicles
    • Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles, Division of Motor Vehicles
    • Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles, Division of Motor Vehicles
    • Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles, Division of Motor Vehicles
• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH
    • Other Agencies and Organizations, CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH
• Department of State
  • Departmental
    • Department of State, Departmental