Vol. 42, No. 218 (11/08/2016)

1. Notices of Development of Proposed Rules and Negotiated Rulemaking

• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Division of Hotels and Restaurants
    • To amend the guidelines which just read 3rd offense to read 3rd and any subsequent offenses. This will make all of the guidelines use the correct terminology.
• Department of Health
  • School Psychology
    • To clarify and update school psychology licensure fees by repealing unnecessary rules.
  • Certified Master Social Workers
    • To update fee schedule for certified master social workers by repealing unnecessary rules.
• Department of Revenue
  • Corporate, Estate and Intangible Tax
    • The purpose of the proposed amendments to Rule 12C-1.0196, F.A.C. (Research and Development Tax Credit), are to clarify the application process for eligible corporate partners, provide guidance to businesses that have timely challenged a Department ...

2. Proposed Rules

• Department of Children and Families
  • Family Safety and Preservation Program
    • The Department intends to amend Rule 65C-30.020, F.A.C, Child Deaths, to accomplish the following: (1) Clarify when the regional child fatality prevention specialist must be notified of a child death and when he or she must convene a case review; ...
      • Due of Comment: 11/29/2016
• Commission on Ethics
  • Departmental
    • The rule is being amended to update a form which is incorporated by reference in subsection (1)(b) of the rule. CE Form 50 is being amended for greater clarity and to incorporate certain stylistic changes.
      • Due of Comment: 11/29/2016
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • State Boxing Commission
    • The rule is being repealed because it is duplicative and unnecessary.
      • Due of Comment: 11/29/2016
    • The rules are being repealed because they are duplicative of 61K1-3.
      • Due of Comment: 11/29/2016
• Department of Transportation
  • Departmental
    • To update material incorporated by reference.
      • Due of Comment: 11/29/2016

3. Notices of Changes, Corrections and Withdrawals

• Department of Health
  • Board of Medicine
    • Citations
• Department of Financial Services
  • Division of Workers' Compensation
    • Florida Workers' Compensation Reimbursement Manual for Hospitals
    • Florida Workers' Compensation Reimbursement Manual for Ambulatory Surgical Centers (ASCs)
    • Florida Workers' Compensation Health Care Provider Reimbursement Manual

4. Petitions and Dispositions Regarding Rule Variance or Waiver

• Department of Education
  • Office of Early Learning
    • Department of Education, Florida's Office of Early Learning
    • Department of Education, Florida's Office of Early Learning
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Division of Hotels and Restaurants
    • The Final Order was in response to a Petition for emergency temporary from The Palace, filed September 13, 2016, and advertised in Vol. 42, No 180, of the Florida Administrative Register. No comments were received in response to the petition. The ...
    • Katie Manor Apartments located at 639 Brookmeade drive, Crestview, FL. Petitioner seeks an emergency variance of the requirements of NEC110.26(A)(1), as adopted by 61C-5.001(1), Florida Administrative Code that references working clearances for ...
• Department of Health
  • Board of Clinical Laboratory Personnel
    • variance or waiver filed by Miguel Herman Estevez. Petitioner is seeking a variance or waiver of Rule 64B3-5.003(3)(a), Option 3, Florida Administrative Code, which sets forth the education, training/experience and certification requirements for ...
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Division of Hotels and Restaurants
    • a Routine Variance for Paragraph 61C-4.010(7) Florida Administrative Code and Paragraph 61C-4.010(6), Florida Administrative Code from Quality Neighborhood Groceries Inc. located in Pensacola. The above referenced F.A.C. addresses the requirement ...

5. Notices of Meetings, Workshops and Public Hearings

• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • QCAusa
    • The Central Florida Expressway Authority (CFX) is planning to widen State Road 408 (Spessard L. Holland Expressway) from east of State Road SR 417 (Central Florida GreeneWay) to east of Alafaya Trail. This project will include new travel lanes and ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Legacy Middle School, Cafeteria 11398 Lake Underhill Road, Orlando, Florida 32825
• Department of Management Services
  • Commission on Human Relations
    • The purpose of the meeting is for the Commission to vote on the disposition of cases pending before it for decision.; Thursday, December 8, 2016, at 10 a.m. ET.; Call 1(888)670-3525 and when prompted, enter passcode: 1760507820, followed by the # ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Call 1(888)670-3525 and when prompted, enter passcode: 1760507820, followed by the # key.
• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • African American History Task Force
    • Annual meeting of the Commissioner of Education's African American History Task Force.; November 17, 2016, 9:00 a.m. November 18, 2016, 9:00 a.m.; Shingle Creek Hotel Meeting Room, Orlando, Florida
      • Hearing Meeting: Shingle Creek Hotel Meeting Room, Orlando, Florida
• Regional Utility Authorities
  • Tampa Bay Water - A Regional Water Supply Authority
    • Adopted meeting schedule for the Tampa Bay Water Board of Directors.; FEBRUARY 20, 2017, 9:30 a.m., APRIL 17, 2017, 9:00 a.m.; JUNE 19, 2017, 9:00 a.m.; AUGUST 21, 2017, 9:30 a.m.; OCTOBER 16, 2017, 9:30 a.m.; DECEMBER 18, 2017, 9:30 a.m. ; Tampa ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Tampa Bay Water Administrative Offices, 2575 Enterprise Road, Clearwater, Florida 33763
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Board of Professional Geologists
    • General Business meeting; November 17, 2016, 9:00 am; Embassy Suites - Tampa/USF, 3705 Spectrum Blvd, Tampa, FL 33612
      • Hearing Meeting: Embassy Suites - Tampa/USF, 3705 Spectrum Blvd, Tampa, FL 33612
• Department of Legal Affairs
  • Florida Elections Commission
    • Agency matters. Review and adjudication of cases relating to alleged violations of Chapters 104 and 106, Florida Statutes, and to the late filing of campaign treasurer's reports. Rules Review. Portions of this meeting are confidential and closed ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Senate Office Building, 404 South Monroe Street, Room 110-S, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-6526.
• Florida Housing Finance Corporation
  • Departmental
    • The Review Committee Meeting will be to give the scores for the Applications submitted in response to Florida Housing Finance Corporation’s Request for Applications No. 2016-108 for Elderly Housing Community Loan and to submit a recommendation to ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Rick Seltzer Conference Room, Suite 6000, Florida Housing Finance Corporation, 227 North Bronough Street, Tallahassee, Florida.
• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • Walton County Health Department
    • Various Board Information; November 17, 2016, 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 15, 2016 @10:00 a.m.; **Toll Free Number- 1-888-670-3525** 2681213003 (Public)
      • Hearing Meeting: **Toll Free Number- 1-888-670-3525** 2681213003 (Public)
• Water Management Districts
  • Southwest Florida Water Management District
    • Meeting with the scientific peer review panelists for the proposed Minimum Flow for the Crystal River/Kings Bay System. Peer reviewers are working together with the goal of collectively developing a single peer review report. Information reviewed, ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Southwest Florida Water Management District Headquarters, 2379 Broad Street, Brooksville, FL 34604-6899; To participate via teleconference: Call-in number: 1-888-670-3525, Participant passcode: 1372920332#; WebEx: https://swfwmd.webex.com/swfwmd/j.php?MTID=m978b3a1755597aeb1749823d806b8bcd, Meeting number: 735 358 320.
• 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 16, 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 Elder Affairs
  • Departmental
    • The presenters will discuss fraud prevention and the importance of increasing awareness of elder exploitation and abuse in the community.; Thursday, December 8, 2016, 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon; Bayview Senior Citizens Center, 2000 E. Lloyd Street, ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Bayview Senior Citizens Center, 2000 E. Lloyd Street, Pensacola, FL 32503
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Division of Hotels and Restaurants
    • The Elevator Safety Technical Advisory Council will meet to discuss issues pertaining to elevator safety within the State of Florida.; November 15, 2016, 9:00 a.m.; Conference Center at Corporate Center I, 2202 N. Westshore Blvd., Suite 122, Tampa, ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Conference Center at Corporate Center I, 2202 N. Westshore Blvd., Suite 122, Tampa, Florida 33607 or via conference call to 1-888-670-3525, participant code 2152927883#
• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • Florida Telecommunications Relay, Inc.
    • Annual Corporate Meeting; November 22, 2016 at 10:00 a.m.; 1820 E. Park Avenue, Suite 101, Tallahassee, FL 32301
      • Hearing Meeting: 1820 E. Park Avenue, Suite 101, Tallahassee, FL 32301
• State Board of Administration
  • Florida Prepaid College Board
    • To conduct a regular business meeting of the Florida Prepaid College Foundation Board.; Tuesday, December 6, 2016, beginning at 12:00 P.M.; Hotel Duval, Opal Room, located at 415 North Monroe Street, Tallahassee, Florida, 32301.
      • Hearing Meeting: Hotel Duval, Opal Room, located at 415 North Monroe Street, Tallahassee, Florida, 32301.
    • To conduct a regular business meeting of the Florida ABLE, Inc. Board.; Tuesday, December 6, 2016, beginning at 1:00 P.M., or soon thereafter, until completion.; Hotel Duval, Opal Room, located at 415 North Monroe Street, Tallahassee, Florida, 32301.
      • Hearing Meeting: Hotel Duval, Opal Room, located at 415 North Monroe Street, Tallahassee, Florida, 32301.
    • To conduct a Financial Workshop for the Florida Prepaid College Board.; Tuesday, December 6, 2016, beginning at 2:00 P.M.; Hotel Duval, Opal Room, located at 415 North Monroe Street, Tallahassee, Florida, 32301.
      • Hearing Meeting: Hotel Duval, Opal Room, located at 415 North Monroe Street, Tallahassee, Florida, 32301.
    • To conduct meetings of the regular business of the Florida Prepaid College Board Audit Committee, the Florida Prepaid College Board Investment Committee, and the Florida Prepaid College Board.; Wednesday, December 7, 2016. The Florida Prepaid ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Hotel Duval, Opal Room, located at 415 North Monroe Street, Tallahassee, Florida, 32301.
• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • Florida Workers' Compensation Joint Underwriting Association, Inc
    • The agenda shall cover executive compensation plan matters.; December 5, 2016 beginning at 11:00 a.m. (Eastern Time); Contact Kathy Coyne at (941) 378-7408 to participate in the teleconference meeting.
      • Hearing Meeting: Contact Kathy Coyne at (941) 378-7408 to participate in the teleconference meeting.

6. Notices of Petitions and Dispositions Regarding Declaratory Stat

• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Florida Building Commission
    • Feasterco Construction, Inc.; Petitioner seeks clarification as to if an NFPA 13R system in a transient lodging facility with interior corridors in compliance with the above-referenced chapter is also protected under 903.3.1.2 NFPA 13R.
    • GL Homes & the Florida Home Builders Association.; Petitioner seeks clarification of whether the definition of "townhouse" is contradictory with regard to zero lot line provisions & fire separation distance with regard to the above-referenced ...
    • Palmwood Construction, Hernando County, & the Florida Home Builders Association.; Petitioner seeks clarification as to whether the project at issue is classified as a single-family non-commercial unit for permitting purposes.
    • Bliss & Nyitray, Inc.; Petitioner seeks clarification as to the proper live load for an upper-level hotel corridor that also serves as exit access to the exit stairways.