Vol. 42, No. 230 (11/29/2016)

1. Notices of Development of Proposed Rules and Negotiated Rulemaking

• Department of Health
  • Board of Medicine
    • The Board proposes rule amendments relating to anesthesia assistants to address a penalty range for the violation found in Section 458.331(1)(tt), F.S. and to also set forth a citation penalty for the violation.
    • The Board proposes rule amendments relating to physician assistants to address a penalty range for the violation found in Section 458.331(1)(tt), F.S., and to also set forth a citation penalty for the violation.
  • Board of Osteopathic Medicine
    • The Board proposes rule amendments relating to physician assistants to address a penalty range for the violation found in Section 459.015(1)(vv), F.S., and to also set forth a citation penalty for the violation.
    • The Board proposes rule amendments relating to anesthesia assistants to address a penalty range for the violation found in Section 459.015(1)(vv), F.S., and to also set forth a citation penalty for the violation.
• Department of Children and Families
  • Family Safety and Preservation Program
    • The Department intends to amend several rules within Chapter 65C-13, Foster Care Licensing, to accomplish the following tasks: (1) Revise background screening requirements to comport with Florida statutes; (2) Revise the components of the initial ...
• Agency for Health Care Administration
  • Medicaid
    • The purpose of the amendment to Rule 59G-6.030, Florida Administrative Code (F.A.C.), is to incorporate by reference the Florida Title XIX Outpatient Hospital Reimbursement Plan (the Plan), Version XXVII, effective July 1, 2016.

2. Proposed Rules

• Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
  • Division of Consumer Services
    • The proposed rulemaking amends a form incorporated by reference and establishes a procedure for certain veterans, the spouses of such veterans, or business entities that have a majority ownership held by such veterans or spouses to obtain a waiver ...
      • Due of Comment: 12/20/2016
    • The proposed rulemaking amends a form incorporated by reference and establishes a procedure for certain veterans, the spouses of such veterans, or business entities that have a majority ownership held by such veterans or spouses to obtain a waiver ...
      • Due of Comment: 12/20/2016

3. Notices of Changes, Corrections and Withdrawals

• Water Management Districts
  • Suwannee River Water Management District
    • Prohibited Activities, Special Use Authorizations
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Board of Professional Geologists
    • Schedule of Fees
  • Drugs, Devices and Cosmetics
    • Application for Nonresident Prescription Drug Manufacturer- Virtual Permit
    • Application for Nonresident Prescription Drug Repackager Permit
    • Application for Prescription Drug Manufacturer- Virtual Permit

4. Petitions and Dispositions Regarding Rule Variance or Waiver

• Department of Children and Families
  • Agency for Persons with Disabilities
    • a waiver from paragraph 65G-2.008(1)(f), F.A.C., from United Cerebral Palsy of South West Florida, Inc. (petitioner). The rule states: “Prior to beginning employment, direct service providers must have at least one year experience in psychiatric, ...
    • a waiver from paragraph 65G-2.008(1)(f), F.A.C., from Sunrise Community, Inc. (petitioner). The rule states: “Prior to beginning employment, direct service providers must have at least one year experience in psychiatric, nursing or childcare ...
• Department of Health
  • Division of Environmental Health
    • Permanent Variance from Rules 64E-11.004(2) and (8), F.A.C., from Hissho Sushi @ Lynn University, Toinette Waldon, Representative, 3601 N. Military Trail, Boca Raton, FL, 33431. Rule 64E-11.004(2), F.A.C., requires all potentially hazardous foods to ...
  • Board of Clinical Laboratory Personnel
    • variance or waiver filed by Teresa Phillips. Petitioner is seeking a variance or waiver of Rule 64B3-5.002(3)(a), Florida Administrative Code, which sets forth the education, training/experience and examination requirements for licensure as a ...
• Department of Children and Families
  • Agency for Persons with Disabilities
    • a waiver from paragraph 65G-2.008(1)(f), F.A.C., from Sunrise Community of Polk County, Inc. (petitioner). The rule states: “Prior to beginning employment, direct service providers must have at least one year experience in psychiatric, nursing or ...

5. Notices of Meetings, Workshops and Public Hearings

• Regional Planning Councils
  • Tampa Bay Regional Planning Council
    • The regular business of the One Bay Resilient Working Group.; December 12, 2016, 9:30 a.m.; 4000 Gateway Centre Blvd. Suite 100 Pinellas Park, Florida 33782
      • Hearing Meeting: 4000 Gateway Centre Blvd. Suite 100 Pinellas Park, Florida 33782
• 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, December 13, 2016, 9:00 a.m.; District Headquarters, 9225 CR 49, Live Oak, FL 32060
      • Hearing Meeting: District Headquarters, 9225 CR 49, Live Oak, FL 32060
  • Northwest Florida Water Management District
    • In accordance with the timeframe set forth in section 120.525, Florida Statutes, a public opening is hereby noticed within the timeline for Invitation to Bid (ITB) 17B-006 for the Choctawhatchee River 2017 Devils Swamp Thinning Timber Sale.; ...
      • Hearing Meeting: District Headquarters, 81 Water Management Drive, Havana, FL 32333
    • District business. NOTE: One or more Governing Board members may attend and participate in the meetings by means of communications media technology.; December 8, 2016, Governing Board Meeting at 1:00 p.m., Public Hearing on Consideration of ...
      • Hearing Meeting: District Headquarters, 81 Water Management Drive, Havana, Florida 32333
• Public Service Commission
  • Departmental
    • To consider those matters ready for decision. LEGAL AUTHORITY AND JURISDICTION: Chapters 120, 350, 364, 366, and 367, F.S. Persons who may be affected by Commission action on certain items on the conference agenda may be allowed to address the ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Betty Easley Conference Center, 4075 Esplanade Way, Room 148, Tallahassee, Florida
• Department of Environmental Protection
  • Departmental
    • This is a meeting of the OSTDS advisory committee associated with the Silver Springs and Rainbow Springs Basin Management Action Plans (BMAP). Meeting items will include technical discussions on possible approaches for addressing onsite sewage ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Marion County Growth Management, 2710 East Silver Springs Boulevard, Ocala, FL 34470
• Department of Revenue
  • Departmental
    • Approval to publish a Notice of Proposed Rule for the following rule sections: Rule 12C-1.0196, F.A.C. – Research and Development Tax Credit Approval of the proposed rules listed below. The following proposed rules were noticed in the October ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Cabinet Meeting Room, Lower Level - 03, The Capitol, Tallahassee, Florida
• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • Florida Commission on Access to Civil Justice
    • To set the foundation for this Committee to begin conducting business and complete the tasks assigned pursuant to the administrative order.; Tuesday, December 6, 2016, Noon - 1:00 pm EST.; Teleconference number: 1(888)376-5050, participant code: ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Teleconference number: 1(888)376-5050, participant code: 4533883354
• Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
  • Division of Consumer Services
    • General meeting of the Florida Consumers’ Council.; Thursday, December 15, 2016, at 2:00 p.m.; Call-in number: 1-888-670-3525, participant code: 4220265671
      • Hearing Meeting: Call-in number: 1-888-670-3525, participant code: 4220265671
• 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.; December 7, 2016, 9:30 a.m. ; Reemployment Assistance Appeals ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Reemployment Assistance Appeals Commission, 101 Rhyne Building, 2740 Centerview Drive, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-4151.
• Department of Financial Services
  • Division of State Fire Marshal
    • Quarterly meeting of the Florida Fire Safety Board. Anyone wishing to attend may attend in person or by telephone conference call. Those attending by telephone conference call should dial (850) 413-1558, (Cisco VoIP Internal callers may reach ...
      • Hearing Meeting: State Fire Marshal Conference Room, Third Floor, Atrium Building, 325 John Knox Road, Tallahassee, Florida 32303

6. Notices of Petitions and Dispositions Regarding Declaratory Stat

• Department of Financial Services
  • Finance
    • Sfox, Inc., on October 17, 2016.; The original petition sought a declaratory statement from the Office on whether Petitioner's proposed business model (a lending platform for Bitcoin) falls within the Florida Money Transmitter Statute, Chapter 560, ...
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Division of Florida Condominiums, Timeshares and Mobile Homes
    • Mark D. Friedman, Esq., In Re: The Imperial House, Inc., Docket No. 2016053900, filed on November 22, 2016; What constitutes the interior of the unit, as addressed in Petition for Declaratory Statement Aloha Kai Association, Inc. (DS 2006-013)? Is ...

7. Notices Regarding Bids, Proposals and Purchasing

• Department of Education
  • Florida School for the Deaf and the Blind
    • Department of Education, Florida School for the Deaf and the Blind
• Florida Housing Finance Corporation
  • Departmental
    • Florida Housing Finance Corporation, Departmental

8. Miscellaneous

• Department of Education
  • State Board of Education
    • Department of Education, State Board of Education