Vol. 41, No. 216 (11/05/2015)

1. Notices of Development of Proposed Rules and Negotiated Rulemaking

• Agency for Health Care Administration
  • Medicaid
    • The purpose of Rule 59G-1.036 is to specify coverage policy when a recipient requires Florida Medicaid compensable services as a result of participating in a clinical trial.
    • The purpose of rule 59G-1.057 is to describe service requirements for providers who render Florida Medicaid covered services via telemedicine.
    • The purpose of the amendment to Rule 59G-1.010 is to establish the definition for medical necessity/medically necessary and to incorporate by reference the Florida Medicaid Definitions Policy, __________. The policy defines all commonly used terms ...
    • The purpose of Rule 59G-1.050 is to incorporate by reference the Florida Medicaid General Medicaid Policy, __________. The incorporated policy will specify general requirements of the Florida Medicaid program.
    • The purpose of Rule 59G-1.051 is to incorporate by reference the Florida Medicaid Dually Eligible Recipients Policy, __________. The incorporated policy will specify recipient eligibility, coverage, and reimbursement information.
    • The purpose of Rule 59G-1.053 is to incorporate by reference the Florida Medicaid Authorization Requirements Policy, __________. The incorporated policy will specify service authorization requirements for providers rendering services to Florida ...
    • The purpose of Rule 59G-4.264 is to incorporate by reference the Florida Medicaid Regional Perinatal Intensive Care Center Services Coverage Policy, ____________. The incorporated coverage policy will specify recipient eligibility, provider ...
    • The purpose of the amendment to Rule 59G-4.030 is to incorporate by reference the Florida Medicaid Obstetrical Services Coverage Policy, __________. The incorporated coverage policy will specify recipient eligibility, provider requirements, service ...
    • The purpose of Rule 59G-4.006 is to incorporate by reference the Florida Medicaid Therapeutic Abortion Services Coverage Policy, __________. The incorporated coverage policy will specify recipient eligibility, provider requirements, service coverage,...
    • The purpose of Rule 59G-4.091 is to incorporate by reference the Florida Medicaid Family Planning Services Coverage Policy, __________. The incorporated coverage policy will specify recipient eligibility, provider requirements, service coverage, and ...
    • The purpose of Rule 59G-4.305 is to incorporate by reference the Florida Medicaid Sterilization Services Coverage Policy, ______. The incorporated coverage policy will specify recipient eligibility, provider requirements, service coverage, and ...
• Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
  • Division of Licensing
    • The purpose of this rule development is to propose new rule 5N-1.131, providing conditions for use of firearms other than those specified in section 493.6115(6) Florida Statutes. The effect will be to establish clear guidelines for licensees ...

2. Proposed Rules

• Agency for Health Care Administration
  • Health Facility and Agency Licensing
    • The Agency proposes to repeal this rule describing fees for multiphasic health testing center licensure as the rule is unnecessary. The rule requirements are contained within or in conflict with other rules and statutes.
      • Due of Comment: 11/26/2015
• Department of Education
  • State Board of Education
    • The purpose is to repeal Rule 6A-1.093, F.A.C. The effect is to remove a rule from the Florida Administrative Code that is no longer supported by statutory authority due to the repeal of Sections 229.053(1) and 232.2465(6), F.S.; there is no ...
      • Due of Comment: 11/26/2015
    • This rule is to be repealed.
      • Due of Comment: 11/26/2015
    • This rule is to be repealed. The Department of Health, Children’s Medical Services, is the lead agency for early intervention services provided to infants and toddlers with disabilities through Part C of the IDEA. In collaboration with Early Steps, ...
      • Due of Comment: 11/26/2015
    • The purpose of this amendment is to update the “Financial and Program Cost Accounting and Reporting for Florida Schools.” Changes in law, accounting principles and district practices require periodic revision of this publication, which includes the ...
      • Due of Comment: 11/26/2015
• Agency for Health Care Administration
  • Health Facility and Agency Licensing
    • The Agency proposes to repeal this rule describing applicability as the rule is duplicative of 408.802, F.S.
      • Due of Comment: 11/26/2015
• Department of Education
  • Florida School for the Deaf and the Blind
    • The purpose of this rule is to clarify the requirements for admission and continued enrollment in the Florida School for the Deaf and the Blind.
      • Due of Comment: 11/26/2015
  • State Board of Education
    • The purpose is to repeal Rule 6A-1.09982, F.A.C. The effect is to remove a rule from the Florida Administrative Code that has no rulemaking authority.
      • Due of Comment: 11/26/2015
    • The purpose and effect is to repeal rule 6A-7.0100 as it is no longer supported by statutory authority (Sections 1012.225 and 1012.2251, FS) and is therefore obsolete.
      • Due of Comment: 11/26/2015
    • The purpose is to repeal Rule 6A-1.0944, F.A.C., because the rule applies to a discontinued state assessment, the SSAT, and is superseded by Rule 6A-10.042, F.A.C. The effect is to remove outdated rule language which has been supplanted by current ...
      • Due of Comment: 11/26/2015
    • The repeal of Rule 6A-6.0713, F.A.C.
      • Due of Comment: 11/26/2015

3. Notices of Changes, Corrections and Withdrawals

• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Board of Professional Engineers
    • Educational Requirements for Applicants Without EAC/ABET Accredited Engineering Degrees
    • Application for Licensure by Examination
    • Qualification Program for Special Inspectors of Threshold Buildings
  • Division of Hotels and Restaurants
    • License Fees
• Department of Health
  • Board of Physical Therapy Practice
    • Duplicate License Fee
    • Medical Records of Physical Therapists or Physical Therapist Assistants Relocating or Terminating Practice, Costs of Duplicating Medical Records
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Building Code Administrators and Inspectors Board
    • Reactivate a Delinquent License
• Agency for Health Care Administration
  • Medicaid
    • Medicaid Provider Reimbursement Schedules
• Department of Financial Services
  • Division of Workers' Compensation
    • Florida Workers' Compensation Medical Services Billing, Filing and Reporting Rule, Forms Incorporated by Reference for Medical Billing, Filing and Reporting, Health Care Provider Medical Billing and Reporting Responsibilities, Insurer Authorization ...
    • Materials for use with the Workers’ Compensation Health Care Provider Reimbursement Manual, Materials for use with the Workers’ Compensation Reimbursement Manual for Ambulatory Surgical Centers, Materials for use with the Workers’ Compensation ...

4. Petitions and Dispositions Regarding Rule Variance or Waiver

• Department of Education
  • Office of Early Learning
    • The Office issued an order denying the request made by Miami-Dade County Government, Community Action and Human Services Department, Head Start/Early Head Start Program for a variance from certain requirements of Rule 6M-8.620, F.A.C., Voluntary ...
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Board of Accountancy
    • variance or waiver filed by Keisha Francis, seeking a variance or waiver of Rule 61H1-27.001(5)(a), Florida Administrative Code, that requires a graduate of a four-year degree granting institution not accredited at the time the applicant’s degree ...
• Department of Children and Families
  • Agency for Persons with Disabilities
    • a waiver from Rule 65G-2.008(1)(e), from ARC of Washington-Holmes Counties, Inc., (Petitioner). The rule states in part, “(e) Direct service providers must have at least a high school diploma or equivalent. When determining the equivalency of high ...

5. Notices of Meetings, Workshops and Public Hearings

• Department of Law Enforcement
  • Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission
    • The above meeting will be held to determine whether or not probable cause exists to pursue disciplinary action against the certification of sworn correctional, law enforcement, or correctional probation officers.; Tuesday, December 8, 2015 1:00 p.m.;...
      • Hearing Meeting: Florida Department of Law Enforcement-Headquarters, 2331 Phillips Road, Tallahassee, Florida 32308
• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • Scalar Consulting Group Inc.
    • This Alternatives Public Meeting is being conducted to give interested persons an opportunity to review the proposed bridge alternatives under consideration and to express their views concerning the location, conceptual design, and social, economic, ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Fort Meade Mobile Home Park Activity Center, 1046 S.E. 2nd Street, Fort Meade, FL 33841.
  • Orange County Research and Development Authority
    • General Business Meeting; November 19, 2015, 11:30 a.m.; Central Florida Research Park 12424 Research Parkway, Suite 100 Orlando, FL 32826
      • Hearing Meeting: Central Florida Research Park 12424 Research Parkway, Suite 100 Orlando, FL 32826
• Public Service Commission
  • Departmental
    • To discuss and make decisions on matters which affect the operation of the Commission. Internal Affairs Agendas and Florida Public Service Commission’s contact information may be obtained from www.floridapsc.com. Persons needing ADA accommodation ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Gerald L. Gunter Building, 2540 Shumard Oak Boulevard, Room 105, Tallahassee, Florida
• Department of Education
  • Commission for Independent Education
    • On November 19, 2015 beginning at 9:00 am the Commission for Independent Education will consider: All Degree Granting Institutions and Non-Degree granting Institutions for the following: Disciplinary Matters, Informal Hearings, Institutions Ordered ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Mission Inn Resort & Club, 10400 County Road 48, Howey-in-The-Hills, Florida 34737
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Drugs, Devices and Cosmetics
    • General Business; December 3, 2015, beginning at 9:30 a.m. ; Conference Call Number 1-888-670-3525 Conference Code 9259887749
      • Hearing Meeting: Conference Call Number 1-888-670-3525 Conference Code 9259887749
  • Board of Architecture and Interior Design
    • General Business; November 16, 2015; 2:00 p.m.; To participate on the Telephone Conference Call contact Toll Free (888) 670-3525, participation passcode 6715298664 then #.
      • Hearing Meeting: To participate on the Telephone Conference Call contact Toll Free (888) 670-3525, participation passcode 6715298664 then #.
• Water Management Districts
  • St. Johns River Water Management District
    • Celebrate the Canal 1 Project and visit sites in the Sawgrass Lake Water Management Area. Note: This event may be attended by one or more SJRWMD Governing Board members and one or more Florida State Legislators.; Friday, November 13, 2015, 1:30 p....
      • Hearing Meeting: Thomas O. Lawton Recreation Area, Three Forks Marsh Conservation Area located at the western terminus of Malabar Road in Palm Bay.
• Department of Health
  • Board of Medicine
    • General business of the committee. The Board of Medicine announces that certain Committee meetings will be held on the Thursday, before each Full Board meeting. Committee meetings may be cancelled prior to the meeting date. Please check the Board ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Hyatt Regency Jacksonville Riverfront, 225 East Coastline Drive, Jacksonville, Florida 32202. The hotel phone # (904) 588-1234.
    • General business of the committee. The Board of Medicine announces that certain Committee meetings will be held on the Thursday, before each Full Board meeting. Committee meetings may be cancelled prior to the meeting date. Please check the Board ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Hyatt Regency Jacksonville Riverfront, 225 East Coastline Drive, Jacksonville, Florida 32202. The hotel phone # (904) 588-1234.
    • General business of the committee. The Board of Medicine announces that certain Committee meetings will be held on the Thursday, before each Full Board meeting. Committee meetings may be cancelled prior to the meeting date. Please check the Board ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Hyatt Regency Jacksonville Riverfront, 225 East Coastline Drive, Jacksonville, Florida 32202. The hotel phone # (904) 588-1234.
    • General business of the committee. The Board of Medicine announces that certain Committee meetings will be held on the Thursday, before each Full Board meeting. Committee meetings may be cancelled prior to the meeting date. Please check the Board ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Hyatt Regency Jacksonville Riverfront, 225 East Coastline Drive, Jacksonville, Florida 32202. The hotel phone # (904) 588-1234.
    • General business of the committee. The Board of Medicine announces that certain Committee meetings will be held on the Thursday, before each Full Board meeting. Committee meetings may be cancelled prior to the meeting date. Please check the Board ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Hyatt Regency Jacksonville Riverfront, 225 East Coastline Drive, Jacksonville, Florida 32202. The hotel phone # (904) 588-1234.
    • General business of the committee. The Board of Medicine announces that certain Committee meetings will be held on the Thursday, before each Full Board meeting. Committee meetings may be cancelled prior to the meeting date. Please check the Board ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Hyatt Regency Jacksonville Riverfront, 225 East Coastline Drive, Jacksonville, Florida 32202. The hotel phone # (904) 588-1234.
• Public Service Commission
  • Departmental
    • To consider and make a decision regarding the petition for issuance of nuclear asset-recovery financing order, by Duke Energy Florida, Inc. d/b/a Duke Energy, and petition for approval to include in base rates the revenue requirement for the CR3 ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Betty Easley Conference Center, Joseph P. Cresse Hearing Room 148, 4075 Esplanade Way, Tallahassee, Florida
• Department of Health
  • Board of Medicine
    • General business of the committee. The Board of Medicine announces that certain Committee meetings will be held on the Thursday, before each Full Board meeting. Committee meetings may be cancelled prior to the meeting date. Please check the Board ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Hyatt Regency Jacksonville Riverfront, 225 East Coastline Drive, Jacksonville, Florida 32202. The hotel phone # (904) 588-1234.
    • General business of the board. The Board of Medicine announces that certain committee meetings will be held on the Thursday, before each Full Board meeting. Committee meetings may be cancelled prior to the meeting date. Please check the Board Web ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Hyatt Regency Jacksonville Riverfront, 225 East Coastline Drive, Jacksonville, Florida 32202. The hotel phone # (904) 588-1234.
  • Board of Opticianry
    • Probable Cause Panel with Reconsiderations; November 9, 2015 at 6:00 pm; (888) 670-3525 Conference Code: 4552635641
      • Hearing Meeting: (888) 670-3525 Conference Code: 4552635641
• Water Management Districts
  • St. Johns River Water Management District
    • Discussion regarding cattle leases on SJRWMD lands. NOTE: This meeting may be attended by one or more SJRWMD Governing Board members and one or more Florida State Legislators. ; Friday, November 13, 2015, 10:00 a.m.; Brevard County IFAS Extension ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Brevard County IFAS Extension Center, 3695 Lake Drive, Cocoa, FL 32926
• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • Gulf Consortium
    • The Executive Committee of the Gulf Consortium will conduct a Board of Directors preview meeting, consisting of recommending action on the items from Goal Setting Workshop, recommend direction on Board meeting presentations; a briefing on the ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Dial-In Number: 1-888-670-3525 Participant Passcode: 998 449 5298#
• Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
  • Florida Forest Service
    • To allow the BRP Management Plan Advisory Group to prepare for a public hearing later in the day which will provide recommendations to the FFS to help in preparation of a management plan for the BRP; to allow the BRP Management Plan Advisory Group ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Charlotte Harbor Event and Conference Center 75 Taylor Street, Myakka Rooms A & B Punta Gorda, Florida 33950
    • Allow the BRP Babcock Ranch Advisory Group to assist FFS by providing guidance and advice concerning the management and stewardship of the Babcock Ranch Preserve. Comments may be presented orally or in writing at the hearing. Written comments ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Charlotte Harbor Event and Conference Center, 75 Taylor Street, Myakka Rooms A & B Punta Gorda, Florida 33950
• Department of Education
  • State Board of Education
    • Agenda topics include Bureau of Exceptional Education and Student Services Update; 2015 Legislative Update, Bureau Strategic Plan, Florida Colleges - Access For All Students, Restraint and Seclusion, Access to Career and Technical Education for ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Doubletree Hotel, Tallahassee, Florida
    • Discussion of creating an informational brochure on state resources for parents to present for State Advisory Committee for the Education of Exceptional Students to consider at the December meeting.; The State Advisory Committee for the Education of ...
      • Hearing Meeting: (888) 670-3525, passcode (8006155226)
• Department of Health
  • Departmental
    • Credential and Education Committee Hearings, Disciplinary Hearings and General Business. To view the public agenda materials visit: http://www.floridasnursing.gov/meeting-information/.; Wednesday, December 2, 2015, 4:00 p.m.; Thursday, December 3, ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Omni Orlando Resort at Championsgate, 1500 Masters Boulevard, Championsgate, Florida 33896 (407) 390-6664
• Department of Education
  • Departmental
    • Florida Rehabilitation Council Planning/Coordination Committee General Business; November 18, 2015, 10:30am-12:30pm EST; Conference call 1-888-670-3525 passcode (7513637441)
      • Hearing Meeting: Conference call 1-888-670-3525 passcode (7513637441)
    • Florida Rehabilitation Council Legislative Committee General Business; November 18, 2015 2:30pm-4:30pm EST; Conference call 1-888-670-3525 passcode (7513637441)
      • Hearing Meeting: Conference call 1-888-670-3525 passcode (7513637441)
• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc.
    • Financial Management No.: 435632-1 Project Description: Corridor study for Eau Gallie Beachside (SR 518) from the Eau Gallie Causeway Relief Bridge to State Road (SR) A1A, a distance of approximately 1.4 miles The purpose of this Corridor ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Indian Harbour Beach City Hall, Commission Chambers, 2055 S. Patrick Drive, Indian Harbour Beach, Florida 32737
• Department of Health
  • Departmental
    • To consider cases where Probable Cause has previously been found.; November 17, 2015, 10:00 a.m.; Department of Health, Tallahassee at Meet Me number: 1 (888) 670-3525, pass code: 2681213003 #
      • Hearing Meeting: Department of Health, Tallahassee at Meet Me number: 1 (888) 670-3525, pass code: 2681213003 #
• Department of State
  • Division of Historical Resources
    • The Friends of Mission San Luis will hold a meeting for the purposes of conducting Friends' business and assisting the Department of State, Office of External Affairs in carrying out the purposes, duties, and responsibilities of the division.; ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Mission San Luis, 2100 W. Tennessee St., Tallahassee, FL 32304

6. Notices Regarding Bids, Proposals and Purchasing

• Department of Financial Services
  • Departmental
    • Department of Financial Services, Departmental

7. Miscellaneous

• Department of Economic Opportunity
  • Division of Community Development
    • Application Process - General Information
• Regional Planning Councils
  • Central Florida Regional Planning Council
    • Strategic Regional Policy Plan