Vol. 42, No. 246 (12/21/2016)

1. Notices of Development of Proposed Rules and Negotiated Rulemaking

• Water Management Districts
  • Southwest Florida Water Management District
    • The purpose is to amend Rule 40D-8.624 F.A.C., to delete the previously adopted guidance levels, and adopt new minimum and guidance levels for Big Fish Lake located in Pasco County.
• Department of Children and Families
  • Family Safety and Preservation Program
    • The Department intends to amend Rules 65C-35.001-.013, F.A.C., to accomplish the following: (1) Incorporate documents; (2) Add definitions; (3) Specify the efforts that must be made in obtaining consent and caregiver involvement; (4) Delete ...
    • The Department intends to amend Rule 65C-16.017, F.A.C., and delete provisions regarding fees for service.
• Water Management Districts
  • Southwest Florida Water Management District
    • The purpose is to amend Rule 40D-8.624 F.A.C., to delete the previously adopted guidance levels, and adopt new minimum and guidance levels for Lake Clinch located in Polk County.
• Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission
  • Aquatic Plants
    • The purpose and effect of this rule amendment effort is to eliminate unnecessary definitions and add appropriate definitions; codify an on-line permitting process; reduce the regulatory burden on the public; and reduce duplicative permitting between ...

2. Proposed Rules

• Department of Economic Opportunity
  • Division of Strategic Business Development
    • Funding for spring training facilities and franchises. In Rules 73A-2.001, .002, .003, and .004, Fla. Admin. Code ("F.A.C."), the department sets forth procedures for applicants seeking certification and/or decertification. The department seeks to ...
      • Due of Comment: 1/11/2017
• Department of Children and Families
  • Economic Self-Sufficiency Program
    • To address the Federal changes for the Treasury Offset Program (TOP) delinquency timeframes, additions to the compromise policy to define processes and requirements, additions of the Benefit Recovery client notices and substantive language changes ...
      • Due of Comment: 1/4/2017
• Department of Education
  • Office of Early Learning
    • The purpose of the revised rule is to revise the school readiness program parent co-payment requirements to comply with federal and statutory mandate.
      • Due of Comment: 1/11/2017
  • State Board of Education
    • Revise Rule 6A-4.008, F.A.C., to align the administration of adult education subject specialization to content preparation required for prospective educators. Repeal Rule 6A-4.0081, F.A.C., since it is duplicative of Rule 6A-5.081, F.A.C., Approval ...
      • Due of Comment: 1/11/2017
    • To adopt new Florida Teacher Certification Examinations (FTCE) competencies and skills, effective October 1, 2017, for Art K–12; adopt new passing scores effective March 1, 2017, for the following examinations: Preschool Education (Birth–Age 4) and ...
      • Due of Comment: 1/11/2017
• Water Management Districts
  • Northwest Florida Water Management District
    • The overall purpose of this rule amendment is to update rule references and incorporate a form.
      • Due of Comment: 1/11/2017
  • Southwest Florida Water Management District
    • The purpose of this rulemaking is to adopt revised minimum and guidance levels for Moon Lake located in Pasco County. The effect of the rule is to support the District’s water supply planning, water use permitting, and environmental resource ...
      • Due of Comment: 1/11/2017
• Department of Education
  • State Board of Education
    • To set forth the principal autonomy pilot program pursuant to section 1011.6202, Florida Statutes, by delineating the responsibilities of the school, school district, and Florida Department of Education (Department); establishing timelines and ...
      • Due of Comment: 1/11/2017

3. Notices of Changes, Corrections and Withdrawals

• Department of Education
  • Office of Early Learning
    • Health and Safety Checklists

4. Petitions and Dispositions Regarding Rule Variance or Waiver

• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Division of Hotels and Restaurants
    • On December 12, 2016 the Division of Hotels and Restaurants received a Petition for an Emergency Variance for Subparagraph 61C-1.004(1)(a), Florida Administrative Code and Paragraph 5-202.11(A), 2009 FDA Food Code from Low Country LLC located in ...
• Public Service Commission
  • Departmental
    • waiver
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Construction Industry Licensing Board
    • of the issuance of an Order regarding the Petition for Variance or Waiver, filed on August 19, 2016, by Ormand E. Hunter, Jr. The Notice of Petition for Variance or Waiver was published in Vol. 42, No. 171, of the September 1, 2016, Florida ...
    • that the Petition filed by Maurizio D’Alessandro on November 4, 2016, seeking a variance or waiver of Rule 61G4-16.005, F.A.C., has been withdrawn. The Notice of Petition was published in Vol. 42 No. 222 of the November 15, 2016, issue of the ...
    • of the issuance of an Order regarding the Petition for Variance or Waiver, filed on July 12, 2016, by John Arthur Joseph. The Notice of Petition for Variance or Waiver was published in Vol. 42, No. 155, of the August 10, 2016, Florida Administrative ...
• Department of Health
  • Board of Psychology
    • that on December 19, 2016, an Order was filed on the Petition for Variance or Waiver filed by Nicole Kahhan, PhD, on October 20, 2016. The Petitioner sought a variance or waiver of Rule 64B19-11.005, F.A.C., with regard to the requirements for ...

5. Notices of Meetings, Workshops and Public Hearings

• Regional Planning Councils
  • Southwest Florida Regional Planning Council
    • The SWFRPC's Executive Committee will be meeting with the region's MPO/TPO Directors to discuss the possibility of compiling a Transportation Plan for Southwest Florida.; January 5, 2017 at 2:00 PM; Southwest Florida Regional Planning Council 1400 ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Southwest Florida Regional Planning Council 1400 Colonial Boulevard, Suite 1 in Fort Myers
• Department of Children and Families
  • Refugee Services
    • The purpose of the Jacksonville Area Refugee Task Force meeting is to increase awareness of the refugee populations, share best practices, spot trends in refugee populations, build collaborations between agencies, help create good communication ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Jacksonville Baptist Association 2700 University Boulevard South Jacksonville, FL 32216
• Department of Health
  • Board of Dentistry
    • To discuss matters related to dental hygiene.; January 11, 2017 at 6:00 p.m. EST; (888) 670-3525 when prompted, enter conference code 4552635641#
      • Hearing Meeting: (888) 670-3525 when prompted, enter conference code 4552635641#
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Florida Real Estate Appraisal Board
    • To conduct a private meeting to review cases to determine probable cause and to conduct a public meeting to review cases where probable cause was previously found. Portions of the probable cause proceedings are not open to the public. All or part of ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Zora Neale Hurston Building, 400 West Robinson Street, Suite N901, Orlando, Florida 32801
• Department of Law Enforcement
  • Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission
    • The Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission Officer Discipline Penalty Guidelines Taskforce will discuss possible revisions to the officer discipline penalty guidelines in Rule Chapter 11B-27.; Thursday, February 9, 2017, 8:30 a.m. – Open....
      • Hearing Meeting: Seminole State College, Sanford/Lake Mary Campus, 100 Weldon Boulevard, Room AT102, Automotive Building, Sanford, Florida 32773.
• 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
    • 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
• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • Glades Soil and Water Conservation District
    • General Board Meeting; January 26, 2017; April 27, 2017; August 31, 2017; November 30, 2017, 10:00 a.m.; 1085 Pratt Blvd., LaBelle, Florida 33935
      • Hearing Meeting: 1085 Pratt Blvd., LaBelle, Florida 33935
  • HNTB
    • This public hearing is being conducted to give interested persons an opportunity to express their views concerning the location, conceptual design, social, economic, and environmental effects of the proposed Southwest 62nd Boulevard Connector that ...
      • Hearing Meeting: The public hearing will begin as an open house at 5:00 pm with a formal presentation at 6:00 pm followed by a public comment period ending at 7:00 pm.
• Department of Health
  • Departmental
    • Annual funding allocations for preparedness funding; January 5, 2017, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; Florida Department of Health, Building 4042, Room 301, Tallahassee, FL 32399
      • Hearing Meeting: Florida Department of Health, Building 4042, Room 301, Tallahassee, FL 32399
  • Board of Psychology
    • General Business Meeting; July 21, 2017 beginning at approximately 8:00 a.m. E.S.T or soon thereafter.; Springhill Suites Orlando Airport, 5828 Hazeltine National Drive, Orlando, FL 32822
      • Hearing Meeting: Springhill Suites Orlando Airport, 5828 Hazeltine National Drive, Orlando, FL 32822
    • General Business Meeting; October 27, 2017 beginning at approximately 8:00 a.m. E.S.T or soon thereafter.; Homewood Suites, 2987 Apalachee Parkway, Tallahassee, FL 32301
      • Hearing Meeting: Homewood Suites, 2987 Apalachee Parkway, Tallahassee, FL 32301
  • Board of Respiratory Care
    • General Business Meeting; July 14, 2017, beginning at approximately 8:30 a.m. E.S.T. or soon thereafter.; Sheraton Tampa East, 10221 Princess Palm Avenue, Tampa, FL 33610
      • Hearing Meeting: Sheraton Tampa East, 10221 Princess Palm Avenue, Tampa, FL 33610
• Executive Office of the Governor
  • Departmental
    • Monthly Meeting. 1(888)670-3525 (Toll Free); Conference Code: 4107102753#; December 29, 2016, 12:00 p.m.; The Capitol, Suite 705 400 South Monroe St. Tallahassee, FL 32399
      • Hearing Meeting: The Capitol, Suite 705 400 South Monroe St. Tallahassee, FL 32399
• Department of Health
  • Board of Respiratory Care
    • General Business Meeting; October 6, 2017, beginning at approximately 8:30 a.m. E.S.T. or soon thereafter.; Sheraton Suites, 555 NW 62nd Street, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309
      • Hearing Meeting: Sheraton Suites, 555 NW 62nd Street, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309
  • Board of Physical Therapy Practice
    • General Business Meeting; August 3, 2017 beginning at approximately 6:30 p.m. E.S.T. or soon thereafter and August 4, 2017 beginning at approximately 8:00 a.m. E.S.T. or soon thereafter.; Sheraton Tampa East, 10221 Princess Palm Avenue, Tampa FL ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Sheraton Tampa East, 10221 Princess Palm Avenue, Tampa FL 33610
• Department of Environmental Protection
  • Departmental
    • A workshop will commence at 1:00 p.m. to present the revised Clean Water State Revolving Fund (CWSRF) and Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (DWSRF) Fiscal Year 2017 Intended Use Plans for public review and comment. Then, immediately following and ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Conference Room 628B, Douglas Building, 3900 Commonwealth Boulevard, Tallahassee, Florida
• Department of Financial Services
  • Division of Workers' Compensation
    • Pursuant to S. 440.13(12)(e), F.S., the Three-Member Panel is required to submit recommendations on or before January 1, 2003, and biennially thereafter, to the President of the Senate and the Speaker of the House of Representatives on methods to ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Room 116, Larson Bldg., 200 E. Gaines St., Tallahassee, Florida

6. Notices of Petitions and Dispositions Regarding Declaratory Stat

• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Construction Industry Licensing Board
    • Frank Herrada; The Notice of Petition for Declaratory Statement was published in Volume 42, No. 171, of the September 1, 2016, Florida Administrative Register. The Petitioner seeks a declaratory statement as to the applicability of 489.113(3)(c), F....
• Department of Health
  • Board of Pharmacy
    • from Edwin A. Bayo, Esquire, on behalf of Value Health Consultants Inc., D/B/A Butterfield Drugs, filed on December 16, 2016.; The Petitioner seeks a Declaratory Statement from the Board with regard to whether the return to stock of medications in a ...
• Department of Education
  • State Board of Education
    • the Florida Education Association on December 19, 2016, which has been assigned DOE case number 2016-3395.; The Petition asks the Department to answer two questions: Question 1: Must funds received pursuant to section 1012.71, Fla. Stat., remain at ...
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Construction Industry Licensing Board
    • Kellogg & Kimsey, Inc.; The Petition asks whether licensure is required for the performance of the work by its subcontractor and whether or not licensure is required as an “underground utility and excavation contractor,” to perform the following ...
    • Paul J. Del Vecchio.; Can a licensed Interior Designer licensed under Chapter 481, FS, but not licensed under Chapter 489, FS, perform the following activities: a. Offering construction services. b. Entering contract(s) for construction ...

7. Notices Regarding Bids, Proposals and Purchasing

• Department of Education
  • University of North Florida
    • Department of Education, University of North Florida

8. Miscellaneous

• Department of Health
  • Board of Pharmacy
    • Department of Health, Board of Pharmacy
• Department of Economic Opportunity
  • Division of Community Development
    • Department of Economic Opportunity, Division of Community Development
• Department of Health
  • Board of Massage Therapy
    • Department of Health, Board of Massage Therapy
• Department of State
  • Departmental
    • Department of State, Departmental