Vol. 49, No. 241 (12/14/2023)

1. Notices of Development of Proposed Rules and Negotiated Rulemaking

• Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission
  • Freshwater Fish and Wildlife
    • The purpose of the proposed rule amendment is to make technical corrections to the terms “Gun” and “Muzzleloading gun”. The effect of the proposed rule amendment will be to clarify these terms based on the incompatibility ....
    • The purpose of the proposed rule amendment is to revise regulations pertaining to recreational user permits (RUPs) for Flint Rock Wildlife Management Area (WMA). The effect of the proposed rule amendment will be to remove ....
    • The purpose of the proposed rule amendment is to revise the regulations for crossbow permits to allow functionally similar methods and alternative mobility permits to conform with federal regulations. The effect of the proposed ....
    • The purpose of the proposed rule amendment is to make a correction resulting from the incompatibility of the term “Muzzleloading gun”, as defined in Florida Administrative Code, with federal firearm definitions. The effect ....
    • The purpose of the proposed rule amendment is to simplify regulations pertaining to evidence of legal harvest for deer and wild turkey. The effect of the proposed rule changes will be to enable the agency to better manage ....
    • The purpose of the proposed rule amendment is to update rule language regarding license and permit requirements for participating in organized field trial events on Wildlife Management Areas (WMAs). The effect of the proposed ....
    • The purpose of the proposed rule amendment is to make a correction resulting from the incompatibility of the term “Muzzleloading gun”, as defined in Florida Administrative Code, with federal firearm definitions. The effect ....
    • The purpose of the proposed rule amendment is to revise hunting regulations for gray squirrel on lands outside the Wildlife Management Area (WMA) system. The effect of the proposed rule amendment will be to provide increased ....
    • The purpose of the proposed rule amendment is to make a correction resulting from the incompatibility of the term “Muzzleloading gun”, as defined in Florida Administrative Code, with federal firearm definitions. The effect ....
    • The purpose of the proposed rule amendment is to revise regulations regarding hunting equipment and deer-dog hunting on Wildlife Management Areas (WMAs). The effect of the proposed rule amendment will be to reduce confusion ....
    • The purpose of the proposed rule amendment is to revise regulations pertaining to special opportunity quota permits. The effect of the proposed rule amendment will be to enable the agency to better manage wildlife populations ....
    • The purpose of the proposed rule amendment is to revise regulations on Miscellaneous Areas. The effect of the proposed rule amendment will be to enable the agency to better manage fish and wildlife resources and public use ....
    • The purpose of the proposed rule amendment is to revise regulations on Wildlife Management Areas (WMAs) in the Southwest Region. The effect of the proposed rule amendment will be to enable the agency to better manage fish ....
    • The purpose of the proposed rule amendment is to revise specific area regulations on wildlife management areas (WMAs) in the North Central Region. The effect of the proposed rule amendment will be to enable the agency to ....
    • The purpose of the proposed rule amendment is to revise regulations for Wildlife Management Areas (WMAs) in the Northwest Region. The effect of the proposed rule amendment will be to enable the agency to better manage fish ....
    • The purpose of the proposed rule amendment is to revise regulations on Wildlife Management Areas (WMAs) in the South Region. The effect of the proposed rule amendment will be to enable the agency to better manage fish and ....
    • The purpose of the proposed rule amendment is to revise regulations on Wildlife Management Areas (WMAs) in the Northeast Region. The effect of the proposed rule amendment will be to enable the agency to better manage fish ....
    • The purpose of the proposed rule amendment is to revise regulations regarding hunting equipment and deer-dog hunting on Wildlife and Environmental Areas (WEAs). The effect of the proposed rule amendment will be to reduce ....
    • The purpose of the proposed rule amendment is to revise specific area regulations on Wildlife and Environmental Areas (WEAs). The effect of the proposed rule amendment will be to enable the agency to better manage fish and ....
    • The purpose of the proposed rule amendment is to make a correction resulting from the incompatibility of the term “Muzzleloading gun”, as defined in Florida Administrative Code, with federal firearm definitions. The effect ....
    • The purpose of the proposed rule amendment is to modify regulations for transporting live raccoons. The effect of the proposed rule amendment will be to remove unnecessary restrictions for wildlife rehabilitators.

2. Proposed Rules

• Department of Education
  • State Board of Education
    • As required by SB 240 (2023) and section 1003.4282, F.S., this new rule enables students to receive work-based learning or credit in electives for completing a threshold level of demonstrable participation in extracurricular ....
      • Due of Comment: 1/4/2024
• Department of Health
  • Board of Chiropractic Medicine
    • The Board purposes a rule amendment to update the requirements for approval of training programs.
      • Due of Comment: 1/4/2024
    • The purpose of the amendment is to update the rule requirements for continuing education.
      • Due of Comment: 1/4/2024
  • Board of Hearing Aid Specialists
    • The Board proposes a rule amendment to update the requirements regarding qualifications for trainees, sponsors, and designated hearing aid specialists.
      • Due of Comment: 1/4/2024

3. Petitions and Dispositions Regarding Rule Variance or Waiver

• Agency for Health Care Administration
  • Certificate of Need
    • Waiver of Rule 59C-1.040(3)(c) and (d), Fla. Admin. Code, from Lakeland Regional Medical Center, Inc. seeking a temporary waiver to allow the use of an inpatient hospital unit to be used as a swing-bed unit to provide child ....
• Department of Economic Opportunity
  • Division of Community Development
    • Waiver from the funding ceiling requirements of Rule 73C-23.0041(2)(c), F.A.C., from Gilchrist County. Rule 73C-23.0041(2)(c), F.A.C, limits the amount of funds that an applicant of an Economic Development subgrant may request.....
• Water Management Districts
  • Southwest Florida Water Management District
    • that on December 13, 2023, the Southwest Florida Water Management District has issued an order granting a variance. Petitioner’s Name: Hallam Preserve; File Tracking No. 23-4376 Date Petition Filed: September 26, 2023 Rule ....

4. Notices of Meetings, Workshops and Public Hearings

• Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
  • Division of Plant Industry
    • CANCELATION of the annual meeting of the Honey Bee Technical Council. Original Notice ID: 27848426 Vol.49/239  CANCELED: December 15, 2023, 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM  Please join the meeting from your computer, tablet, or smart....