Vol. 44, No. 217 (11/06/2018)

1. Notices of Development of Proposed Rules and Negotiated Rulemaking

• Department of Financial Services
  • Division of Workers' Compensation
    • The purpose of the changes being made to Rule 69L-7.501, F.A.C., is to incorporate the 2018 version of the Florida Workers’ Compensation Reimbursement Manual for Hospitals. This manual contain the updated list of Maximum Reimbursement Allowances for ...
• Water Management Districts
  • Southwest Florida Water Management District
    • The purpose is to amend Rule 40D-8.624 F.A.C., to correct various clerical errors that have inadvertently occurred in the rule over time.

2. Proposed Rules

• Department of Financial Services
  • Division of Workers' Compensation
    • The proposed rule amendments are intended to incorporate the 2018 editions of the Florida Workers’ Compensation Reimbursement Manual for Ambulatory Surgical Centers and the Florida Workers’ Compensation Health Care Provider Reimbursement Manual. The ...
      • Due of Comment: 11/27/2018
• Agency for Health Care Administration
  • Medicaid
    • The purpose of the amendment to Rule 59G-4.020, Florida Administrative Code (F.A.C.), is to clarify policy and update reimbursement language.
      • Due of Comment: 11/27/2018
    • The purpose of the amendment to Rule 59G-4.040, Florida Administrative Code (F.A.C.), is to clarify policy language.
      • Due of Comment: 11/27/2018
• Department of Financial Services
  • Division of Workers' Compensation
    • The proposed rulemaking amends rules governing the process for the resolution of reimbursement disputes between workers’ compensation carriers and health care providers, creates a rule, and repeals five rules. The major changes proposed include: ...
      • Due of Comment: 11/27/2018
• Department of Citrus
  • Departmental
    • Amending rule to remove Temples as an orange variety in rule language ‘five major classes of citrus fruits as follows: “Other citrus varieties which may be given a separate identity, such as Temple.”’ This amendment will bring the rule into ...
      • Due of Comment: 11/27/2018
    • Amending rule to remove Temples as an orange variety. Size: “Oranges, including Temples – size 163”
      • Due of Comment: 11/27/2018

3. Notices of Changes, Corrections and Withdrawals

• Department of Financial Services
  • Division of Funeral, Cemetery, and Consumer Services
    • Application for Preneed License, Application for Preneed License Branch Office License, Applications for Transfer of a Preneed License, Preneed License Renewal, Regulatory Standards for Evaluating Applications by the Board, Preneed Sales Agent ...
    • Application for Preneed License, Application for Preneed License Branch Office License, Applications for Transfer of a Preneed License, Preneed License Renewal, Regulatory Standards for Evaluating Applications by the Board, Preneed Sales Agent ...
    • List of Approved Forms; Incorporation by Reference.
• Department of Revenue
  • Sales and Use Tax
    • Exemption for Power Farm Equipment; Electricity Used for Certain Agricultural Purposes; Suggested Exemption Certificate for Items Used for Agricultural Purposes
  • Corporate, Estate and Intangible Tax
    • Adjusted Federal Income Defined, Forms
• Department of Financial Services
  • Division of Workers' Compensation
    • Definitions, Petition Form, Carrier Response Form, Petition Requirements, Consolidation of Petitions, Service of Petition on Carrier and Affected Parties, Computation of Time, Carrier Response Requirements, Effect of Non-Response by Carrier, ...

4. Petitions and Dispositions Regarding Rule Variance or Waiver

• Agency for Health Care Administration
  • Health Facility and Agency Licensing
    • Rule 59A-4.1265(5) from Advanced Facility Inc d/b/a Advanced Care Center, seeking additional time beyond January 1, 2019, to implement the Detailed Nursing Home Emergency Power Plan. The petition was assigned case number 2018015716. Any interested ...
    • Rule 59A-4.1265(5) from Bayside Facility Inc d/b/a Bayside Care Center, seeking additional time beyond January 1, 2019, to implement the Detailed Nursing Home Emergency Power Plan. The petition was assigned case number 2018015722. Any interested ...
    • Rule 59A-4.1265(5) from Clewiston Nursing & Rehabilitation, LLC d/b/a Clewiston Nursing & Rehabilitation, seeking additional time beyond January 1, 2019, to implement the Detailed Nursing Home Emergency Power Plan. The petition was assigned case ...
    • Rule 59A-4.1265(5) from Gandy SNF LLC d/b/a Gandy Crossing Care Center, seeking additional time beyond January 1, 2019, to implement the Detailed Nursing Home Emergency Power Plan. The petition was assigned case number 2018015727. Any interested ...
    • Rule 59A-4.1265(5) from Gulf Shore Facility Inc d/b/a Gulf Shore Care Center, seeking additional time beyond January 1, 2019, to implement the Detailed Nursing Home Emergency Power Plan. The petition was assigned case number 2018015728. Any ...
    • Rule 59A-4.1265(5) from Lakeland Nursing and Rehabilitation, LLC d/b/a Lakeland Nursing & Rehabilitation, seeking additional time beyond January 1, 2019, to implement the Detailed Nursing Home Emergency Power Plan. The petition was assigned case ...
• Department of Elder Affairs
  • Federal Aging Programs
    • Welltower PropCo Group LLC d/b/a Stratford Court of Boca Pointe aka BRIGHTON GARDENS OF BOCA RATON temporary waiver of Rule 58A-5.036, F.A.C., requiring an alternate energy source for emergency environmental control, from Welltower PropCo Group LLC ...
• Agency for Health Care Administration
  • Health Facility and Agency Licensing
    • Rule 59A-4.1265(5) from Madison Facility Inc d/b/a Madison Pointe Care Center, seeking additional time beyond January 1, 2019, to implement the Detailed Nursing Home Emergency Power Plan. The petition was assigned case number 2018015730. Any ...
• Department of Financial Services
  • OIR – Insurance Regulation
    • Metropolitan Life Insurance Company filed a petition for Variance from Rule 69O-149.005(14)(b), F.A.C. on August 9, 2018. The petition requests that the Office extend a variance granted on December 22, 2016, which concerns the provision that ...
• Agency for Health Care Administration
  • Health Facility and Agency Licensing
    • Rule 59A-4.1265(5) from Pinellas Park Facility Inc d/b/a The Care Center at Pinellas Park, seeking additional time beyond January 1, 2019, to implement the Detailed Nursing Home Emergency Power Plan. The petition was assigned case number 2018015731....
    • Rule 59A-4.1265(5) from Shore Facility Inc d/b/a Shore Acres Care Center, seeking additional time beyond January 1, 2019, to implement the Detailed Nursing Home Emergency Power Plan. The petition was assigned case number 2018015733. Any interested ...
    • Rule 59A-4.1265(5) from St. Petersburg Nursing and Rehabilitation, LLC d/b/a St. Petersburg Nursing & Rehabilitation, seeking additional time beyond January 1, 2019, to implement the Detailed Nursing Home Emergency Power Plan. The petition was ...
    • Rule 59A-4.1265(5) from Woodbridge Facility Inc d/b/a Woodbridge Care Center, seeking additional time beyond January 1, 2019, to implement the Detailed Nursing Home Emergency Power Plan. The petition was assigned case number 2018015737. Any ...
    • Rule 59A-4.1265(5) from Hialeah Enterprises LLC d/b/a Hialeah Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, seeking additional time beyond January 1, 2019, to implement the Detailed Nursing Home Emergency Power Plan. The petition was assigned case number ...

5. Notices of Meetings, Workshops and Public Hearings

• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • Florida Workers' Compensation Insurance Guaranty Assoc., Inc.
    • The Board will meet for the Annual Meeting of the Association. The agenda will include but not limited to; Investment and Audit Committee reports, Receiver's, Legal, Operations, Claims and Financial reports.; November 16, 2018, 10:00 a.m.; Hyatt ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Hyatt Regency Orlando Airport Hotel, Orlando, FL
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Construction Industry Licensing Board
    • General Business, disciplinary and committee meetings of the Board; Wednesday, December 12th, 2018, 8:30 a.m.; Thursday, December 13th, 2018, 8:30 a.m.; The Shores, 2637 South Atlantic Ave, Daytona Beach Shores, FL 32118, 386.767.7350
      • Hearing Meeting: The Shores, 2637 South Atlantic Ave, Daytona Beach Shores, FL 32118, 386.767.7350
• Department of Military Affairs
  • Departmental
    • The Armory Board will review Nominating Committee nominations received, Armory Rental Discussion, Staff Reports, CFMO Reports, CBJTC Reports, and other business relative to real property and facility management issues under its control.; 16 November ...
      • Hearing Meeting: St. Francis Barracks, Cedar Room 82 Marine St. St. Augustine, FL 32084
• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • Ann Pope Consulting
    • The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT), District Six, has scheduled two Alternatives Workshop Public Meetings to discuss the NW 27th Avenue Premium Transit Project Development and Environmental (PD&E) Study along SR-9/SR-817/NW 27th Avenue ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Betty T. Ferguson Recreational Complex - Auditorium (November 15, 2018) and Jefferson Reaves Sr. Park Building (Saturday, November 17, 2018)
• Department of Financial Services
  • Departmental
    • The Florida PALM Executive Steering Committee will meet to discuss the status of the Florida PALM Project.; Wednesday, November 14, 2018; 2 – 4 p.m., Eastern Daylight Time; Florida House of Representatives, 402 South Monroe Street, Knott Committee ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Florida House of Representatives, 402 South Monroe Street, Knott Committee Meeting Room 116, Tallahassee, Florida 32399.
• 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 14, 2018, 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
  • Infinite Source Communications Group, LLC
    • The Miami-Dade County Work Program Public Hearing will be held in order to present District Six's Five-Year Transportation Plan and allow the public to ask questions or make comments about the plan in general, as well as specific projects included ...
      • Hearing Meeting: FDOT District Six Auditorium, 1000 NW 111 Avenue, Miami, FL 33172
    • The Monroe County Work Program Public Hearing will be held in order to present District Six's Five-Year Transportation Plan and allow the public to ask questions or make comments about the plan in general, as well as specific projects included in ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Marathon Government Center - Marathon BOCC, 2798 Overseas Highway (Mile Marker 50), Marathon, FL 33050
• Department of Health
  • Departmental
    • Research Grant Application review process and the Research Agenda; November 16, 2018 3pm-4:30pm; Conference call: 1(888) 670-3525, participant code: 5311418626
      • Hearing Meeting: Conference call: 1(888) 670-3525, participant code: 5311418626
• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • Walton County Health Department
    • Various Board information; November 15, 2018, 11:30 a.m.; Walton County Health Department
      • Hearing Meeting: Walton County Health Department
• Department of Health
  • Board of Nursing
    • To consider cases where Probable Cause has previously been found.; November 16, 2018 @ 1:00 p.m.; Toll Free Number – 1-888-670-3525 990 808 6106#
      • Hearing Meeting: Toll Free Number – 1-888-670-3525 990 808 6106#
• Department of Transportation
  • Departmental
    • Financial Project ID Number: 439238-1 goes with 435686-1 Project Description: State Road (S.R.) 25/U.S. 441 from S.R. 35 to S.R. 200, Marion County, Florida The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) invites all persons to a public ...
      • Hearing Meeting: NOW Church, 6405 South Pine Avenue, Ocala, Florida 34480
• Department of Health
  • Division of Emergency Preparedness and Community Support
    • General business of the Florida Trauma System Advisory Council (FTSAC) including the continued development of the statutorily required study relating to pediatric trauma care.; Monday, November 26, 2018, 9:00 A.M. EST; Memorial Regional Hospital ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Memorial Regional Hospital Conference Center, 3501 Johnson Street, Hollywood, FL 33021. Conference Line: 1(888) 670-3525, participant code: 3592419889 then #
• Department of Education
  • Division of Florida Colleges
    • workshop/meeting; Tuesday, November 13; AO, Board Room 405
      • Hearing Meeting: AO, Board Room 405
• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • Gulf Consortium
    • The General Manager of the Gulf Consortium will facilitate a meeting to evaluate draft policies, procedures, and regulations for The Gulf Consortium. Three optional call-in times of 9AM, 10AM, or 11AM have been suggested to participants.; November ...
      • Hearing Meeting: This meeting will be conducted via communications media technology (teleconference). Interested persons may participate by telephone via the following: Dial in Number +1 (571) 317-3129 Participant Passcode: 950-313-733 Interested persons may also participate in the meeting at the following location, at which communications media technology will be provided: The Balmoral Group, 165 Lincoln Avenue, Winter Park, FL 32789
  • Florida Commission on Access to Civil Justice
    • The Referral and Assistance Committee will be discussing the access to civil justice topics as it relates to the Committee’s specific charges.; Wednesday November 14, 2018, 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.; Conference Call : Phone Number: 1-888-376-5050 ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Conference Call : Phone Number: 1-888-376-5050 Pin Number: 2311661132

6. Notices of Petitions and Dispositions Regarding Declaratory Stat

• Department of Health
  • Board of Nursing
    • Deborah C. Bueno, on November 1, 2018.; The Petitioner seeks a Declaratory Statement from the Board with regard to whether writing a Do Not Resuscitate (“DNR”) order on a hospitalized inpatient who requests that designation is within the scope of ...
• Department of Financial Services
  • Finance
    • International Financial Corp.; On 8/6/2018, the Florida Office of Financial Regulation (Consumer Finance) received a Petition for Declaratory Statement from International Financial Corp. The petition sought a declaratory statement from the Office on ...

7. Miscellaneous

• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • Babcock Ranch Community Independent Special District
    • Other Agencies and Organizations, Babcock Ranch Community Independent Special District
• Department of State
  • Departmental
    • Department of State, Departmental