Vol. 42, No. 248 (12/23/2016)

1. Notices of Development of Proposed Rules and Negotiated Rulemaking

• Department of Transportation
  • Departmental
    • To clarify restrictions on use of the Florida Turnpike System and Tandem-Truck access.
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Board of Veterinary Medicine
    • The purpose of the amendment is to eliminate the varying licensure fee so that application and licensure fees can be paid at the time of initial application, which will allow the issuance of licenses to be expedited.

2. Proposed Rules

• Department of Children and Families
  • Family Safety and Preservation Program
    • The Department intends to amend Rule 65C-16.017, F.A.C., and delete provisions regarding fees for service.
      • Due of Comment: 1/13/2017
• Department of Education
  • State Board of Education
    • Establish convening requirements for an IEP team meeting when a full-time virtual program is not considered appropriate for a student. The proposed rule also makes provision for use of a gifted plan or corresponding documentation from an out-of-...
      • Due of Comment: 1/13/2017
• Department of Health
  • Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy and Mental Health Counseling
    • The Board proposes the rule amendment to update the incorporated form.
      • Due of Comment: 1/13/2017
• Department of Children and Families
  • Economic Self-Sufficiency Program
    • The proposed administrative rule amends the language in the Food Assistance Work Registration Notice form CF-ES 2095 by revising the non-discrimination and fair hearing statements and making technical changes.
      • Due of Comment: 1/13/2017

3. Notices of Changes, Corrections and Withdrawals

• Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
  • Division of Plant Industry
    • Definitions, Purpose, Requirements for the Interstate Movement of Nursery Stock and Other Plants and Plant Products, Requirements for the International Movement of Plants and Plant Products, Restrictions on Host Fruit of Fruit Flies, Quarantine ...
• Department of Economic Opportunity
  • Division of Strategic Business Development
    • Application Process, Qualification Process, Certification Decision Process
• Department of Education
  • Office of Early Learning
    • Required Parent Co-payment
    • Statewide Provider Contract Monitoring Tool for the School Readiness Program
    • Child Enrollment Procedure for the Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK) Education Program, Voluntary Prekindergarten Parent Guide
• Department of Environmental Protection
  • Departmental
    • Water Quality Standards for Phosphorus Within the Everglades Protection Area

4. Emergency Rules

• Department of Environmental Protection
  • Departmental
    • Public Notice of Pollution

5. Petitions and Dispositions Regarding Rule Variance or Waiver

• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Board of Accountancy
    • of the issuance of an Order regarding the Petition for Waiver or Variance, filed on September 9, 2016, by Tella Babadi Feist. The Notice of Petition for Waiver or Variance was published in Vol. 42, No. 180, of the September 15, 2016, Florida ...
    • of the issuance of an Order regarding the Petition for Waiver or Variance, filed on September 9, 2016, by William D. Jones. The Notice of Petition for Waiver or Variance was published in Vol. 42, No. 180, of the September 15, 2016, Florida ...
    • of the issuance of an Order regarding the Petition for Waiver or Variance, filed on September 21, 2016, by Simon Owi. The Notice of Petition for Waiver or Variance was published in Vol. 42, No. 190, of the September 29, 2016, Florida Administrative ...

6. Notices of Meetings, Workshops and Public Hearings

• Water Management Districts
  • Southwest Florida Water Management District
    • Regular monthly meeting to obtain feedback from interested persons on current pending permit applications. The agenda is available at www.watermatters.org/calendar/calendar.php/; Jan 4, 2017, 9:00 a.m.; 7601 HWY 301 N, Tampa, FL 33637
      • Hearing Meeting: 7601 HWY 301 N, Tampa, FL 33637
    • Well Drillers Advisory Committee (WDAC) Meeting. Some members of the District's Governing Board may also attend the meeting.; Wednesday, January 11, 2017 at 1:30 pm; SWFWMD Tampa Office 7601 Highway 301 N Tampa, FL 33637
      • Hearing Meeting: SWFWMD Tampa Office 7601 Highway 301 N Tampa, FL 33637
• Department of Health
  • Division of Children's Medical Services
    • The Florida Interagency Coordinating Council for Infants and Toddlers is meeting to provide advice and assistance to Florida's Early Steps Program.; January 26, 2017, 10:00 am - 3:00 pm; DoubleTree by Hilton Orlando Airport 5555 Hazeltine National ...
      • Hearing Meeting: DoubleTree by Hilton Orlando Airport 5555 Hazeltine National Drive Orlando, Florida 32812
• Department of Children and Families
  • Departmental
    • Quarterly meeting of the Department of Children and Families Circuit 7 Community Alliance.; January 11, 2017 at 2:30PM; Flagler Government Services Building, 1769 East Moody Blvd. Bunnell, FL 32110
      • Hearing Meeting: Flagler Government Services Building, 1769 East Moody Blvd. Bunnell, FL 32110
• Executive Office of the Governor
  • Departmental
    • City of Opa-locka’s FY 2016-17 Proposed Budget.; January 4, 5, 11, 19, 2017, 10:00 a.m. ET; City Commission Chambers, 215 N. Perviz Avenue, Opa-locka, FL
      • Hearing Meeting: City Commission Chambers, 215 N. Perviz Avenue, Opa-locka, FL
    • A meeting of the Contracts Review Committee of the Financial Emergency Board for the City of Opa-locka to discuss the current state of the City’s contractual and financial affairs.; January 11, 2017, 9:00 a.m., ET; City Commission Chambers, 215 N. ...
      • Hearing Meeting: City Commission Chambers, 215 N. Perviz Avenue, Opa-locka, FL
    • A meeting of the Financial Emergency Board for the City of Opa-locka to discuss the current state of the City’s financial affairs and to consider action items related to the ongoing work of the Board.; January 11, 2017, 9:30 a.m. ET; City Commission ...
      • Hearing Meeting: City Commission Chambers, 215 N. Perviz Avenue, Opa-locka, FL
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Building Code Administrators and Inspectors Board
    • General Business.; January 6, 2017, at 3:00 p.m.; 1(888)670-3525, participant passcode: 7335214083#
      • Hearing Meeting: 1(888)670-3525, participant passcode: 7335214083#
• Department of Children and Families
  • Departmental
    • The Department of Children and Families, Circuit 14 Community Alliance provides a forum for providers and the Community to identify needs and gaps in services in order to improve the lives of children and families in the Big Bend area which covers ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Gulf Coast Children's Advocacy Center 210 East Eleventh Street Panama City, FL 32401
    • The Department of Children and Families, Circuit 2 Community Alliance provides a forum for providers and the Community to identify needs and gaps in services in order to improve the lives of children and families in the Big Bend area which covers ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Leon Human Service Center 1000 W. Tharpe Street Tallahassee, FL 32303
• Department of Education
  • Departmental
    • Developing questions for the Customer Satisfaction Survey Focus Groups; January 5, 2017, 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.; Conference Call - Number (888) 670-3525 code (7513637441)
      • Hearing Meeting: Conference Call - Number (888) 670-3525 code (7513637441)
• 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, January 19, 2017, 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.
• Regional Planning Councils
  • Treasure Coast Regional Planning Council
    • To conduct a meeting of Council's Comprehensive Economic Development Committee.; January 12, 2016 @ 2:00 p.m.; Treasure Coast Regional Planning Council, 421 SW Camden Ave., Stuart, FL 34994
      • Hearing Meeting: Treasure Coast Regional Planning Council, 421 SW Camden Ave., Stuart, FL 34994
  • South Florida Regional Planning Council
    • Any Development Order received prior to the meeting. Any Generally Consistent Comprehensive Plan Amendment Review received prior to the meeting; Any Generally Inconsistent Comprehensive Plan Amendment Review received prior to the meeting; Meeting ...
      • Hearing Meeting: 3440 Hollywood Boulevard, Suite 140, Hollywood, FL 33021
• State Board of Administration
  • Departmental
    • A Notice of Proposed Rule for Rule 19-8.029, F.A.C., Insurer Reporting Requirements, and Rule 19-8.030, F.A.C., Insurer Responsibilities, was published on December 7, 2016, providing the public with 21 days from that date to request a rule hearing. ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Persons wishing to participate may dial (888) 670-3525 and enter conference code 7135858151.
• Regional Planning Councils
  • Treasure Coast Regional Planning Council
    • To conduct a meeting of Council's Local Emergency Planning Committee.; February 16, 2017 @ 10:00 a.m.; Florida Department of Health Martin County, 3441 SE Willoughby Blvd., Stuart, FL 34994
      • Hearing Meeting: Florida Department of Health Martin County, 3441 SE Willoughby Blvd., Stuart, FL 34994
• Public Service Commission
  • Departmental
    • Docket Nos. 160186-EI and 160170-EI; 1/26-27/17; Pensacola/Panama City, FL
      • Hearing Meeting: Pensacola/Panama City, FL
• Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
  • Division of Agricultural Water Policy
    • Items for discussion include an update on Soil and Water Conservation Districts noticing meetings, an update on the Implementation Verification Program and related rule development. New business includes one new appointment and six re-appointments ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Alachua Regional Service Center 14101 Northwest Highway 441 Alachua, Florida 32615
    • Routine meeting business.; January 17, 2017, 6:30 p.m.; Polk County Board of County Commissioner’s Chambers 330 W. Church St. Bartow, FL 33831
      • Hearing Meeting: Polk County Board of County Commissioner’s Chambers 330 W. Church St. Bartow, FL 33831
• Department of Legal Affairs
  • Division of Victim Services and Criminal Justice Programs
    • The Ad Hoc Nominating Committee will focus on nominations for the 2017-2018 slate for officers to serve on the executive board of chair, vice chair, first vice chair and second vice chair.; January 26, 2017; 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM February 23, 2017; ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Toll Free Dial in Number: 888-670-3525 Conference Code: 2057836401
• Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
  • Division of Administration
    • This is a meeting of the Executive Committee to discuss general business.; Wednesday, January 4, 2017, 5:00 p.m.; Florida Horse Park; 11008 S Highway 475; Ocala, Florida 34480
      • Hearing Meeting: Florida Horse Park; 11008 S Highway 475; Ocala, Florida 34480
• Department of Environmental Protection
  • Departmental
    • The Department of Environmental Protection will bring to the ERC proposed amendments to Rule 62-302.540, F.A.C., for approval to adopt those rule revisions. The Department is proposing to amend Rule 62-302.540, F.A.C., to 1) delete those portions ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Douglas Building, 3900 Commonwealth Blvd., Conference Room A, Tallahassee, Florida
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Board of Landscape Architecture
    • General Business; Friday, January 13, 2017 at 9:00 a.m.; The Mission Inn Resort, 10400 County Rd. 48 Howey-in-the-Hills, FL 34737
      • Hearing Meeting: The Mission Inn Resort, 10400 County Rd. 48 Howey-in-the-Hills, FL 34737
• Department of Health
  • Board of Nursing
    • Credential and Education Committee Hearings, Disciplinary Hearings and General Business; Wednesday, April 5, 2017, 4:00 p.m.; Thursday, April 6, 2017, 8:30 a.m., reconvening at 1:30 p.m.; Friday, April 7, 2017, 8:30 a.m.; BEST WESTERN GATEWAY GRAND ...
      • Hearing Meeting: BEST WESTERN GATEWAY GRAND HOTEL & CONFERENCE CENTER 4200 NW 97th Blvd. Gainesville, FL 32606
• Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
  • Division of Licensing
    • The quarterly meeting of the Council pursuant to the requirement of Section 493.6104(4), Florida Statues. The Council will conduct a general business meeting.; Thursday, March 9, 2017, 9:00 a.m.; Staybridge Suites, 1600 Summit Lake Drive, ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Staybridge Suites, 1600 Summit Lake Drive, Tallahassee, Florida 32317, (850) 219-7000
• Department of Corrections
  • Departmental
    • The Department of Corrections announces a regular scheduled meeting of the Tier II Executive Governance Committee. The primary business of the meeting will be to review governance operational revisions, review the Project Registry, and hear and ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Florida Department of Corrections Headquarters Building, 501 South Calhoun Street, Conference Room 118, Tallahassee, Florida
• Department of Law Enforcement
  • Departmental
    • Discussion on court case management system.; January 5, 2017, 10:00 a.m.; Conference Call
      • Hearing Meeting: Conference Call

7. Notices Regarding Bids, Proposals and Purchasing

• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • Village of Palmetto Bay
    • Other Agencies and Organizations, Village of Palmetto Bay
• Department of Education
  • School Districts
    • Department of Education, School Districts
  • University of Florida
    • Department of Education, University of Florida
• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • Wharton-Smith, Inc.
    • Other Agencies and Organizations, Wharton-Smith, Inc.

8. Miscellaneous

• Department of Health
  • Board of Nursing
    • Department of Health, Board of Nursing
    • Department of Health, Board of Nursing
  • Board of Opticianry
    • Department of Health, Board of Opticianry
• Department of Legal Affairs
  • Division of Victim Services and Criminal Justice Programs
    • Department of Legal Affairs, Division of Victim Services and Criminal Justice Programs
• Department of Health
  • Board of Nursing
    • Department of Health, Board of Nursing
• Department of Economic Opportunity
  • Division of Community Development
    • Department of Economic Opportunity, Division of Community Development
• Department of Health
  • Board of Nursing
    • Department of Health, Board of Nursing
• Department of State
  • Departmental
    • Department of State, Departmental