Vol. 43, No. 249 (12/28/2017)

1. Notices of Development of Proposed Rules and Negotiated Rulemaking

• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Division of Pari-Mutuel Wagering
    • Update and clarify existing rule language
  • Departmental
    • The purpose and effect of the proposed rule amendment is to update and revise Rule 61-19.006, F.A.C., to clarify existing language regarding the biennial licensure scheduling period.

2. Proposed Rules

• Agency for Health Care Administration
  • Medicaid
    • The purpose of Rule 59G-1.058, Florida Administrative Code (F.A.C.), is to specify Florida Medicaid policies and provider responsibilities.
      • Due of Comment: 1/18/2018
• Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission
  • Marine Fisheries
    • : The purpose of this rule amendment is to establish regionally-specific open seasons for the recreational harvest of bay scallops by modifying the regulations found in 68B-18.005, Florida Administrative Code. The bay scallop fishery supports a ...
      • Due of Comment: 1/18/2018

3. Petitions and Dispositions Regarding Rule Variance or Waiver

• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Division of Hotels and Restaurants
    • Edgewater at Hidden Bay at 250 Edgewater Dr, Osprey, FL. Petitioner seeks an emergency variance of the requirements of an unspecified Section of A17.1, as adopted by 61C-5.001(1), Florida Administrative Code which poses a significant economic/...

4. Notices of Meetings, Workshops and Public Hearings

• Water Management Districts
  • Suwannee River Water Management District
    • Governing Board Meeting, Workshop/Public Hearing and Committee Meetings. Consider Suwannee River Water Management District business.; Tuesday, January 9, 2018, 9:00 a.m.; District Headquarters, 9225 CR 49, Live Oak, FL 32060
      • Hearing Meeting: District Headquarters, 9225 CR 49, Live Oak, FL 32060
• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • Laura Turner Planning Services
    • Financial Management No. 439865-1-22-01 for St. Johns River to Sea (SJR2C) Loop Project Development and Environment (PD&E) Study The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) is holding a Public Kick-Off Meeting for the St. Johns River to Sea (...
      • Hearing Meeting: Brannon Civic Center 105 S. Riverside Drive New Smyrna Beach, FL 32168
    • Financial Management No. 439865-1-22-01 for St. Johns River to Sea (SJR2C) Loop Project Development and Environment (PD&E) Study The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) is holding a Public Kick-Off Meeting for the St. Johns River to Sea (...
      • Hearing Meeting: Piggotte Community Center - Reception Hall 504 Big Tree Road, South Daytona, FL 32119
• Water Management Districts
  • South Florida Water Management District
    • A Public Forum of the Water Resources Analysis Coalition (WRAC) regarding water resources protection, water supply and flood protection issues. The public is advised that it is possible that one or more members of the Governing Board of the South ...
      • Hearing Meeting: District Headquarters, 3301 Gun Club Road, West Palm Beach, FL 33406
• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • Sunshine State One Call of Florida
    • Purpose: To develop the agenda for the February 15 & 16, 2018 Committee, and Board of Directors meetings.; Thursday, January 11, 2018 10 a.m. – noon ; This meeting will be held by teleconference. To participate, call 1-888-670-3525 and enter ...
      • Hearing Meeting: This meeting will be held by teleconference. To participate, call 1-888-670-3525 and enter Participant passcode: 8567463178 then #
  • Keep Florida Beautiful Inc.
    • Routine business of Keep Florida Beautiful, Inc.; January 9, 2018, 8:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.; Double Tree Hotel, Jacob's on the Plaza restaurant private dining room, 101 S. Adams Street Tallahassee FL 32301
      • Hearing Meeting: Double Tree Hotel, Jacob's on the Plaza restaurant private dining room, 101 S. Adams Street Tallahassee FL 32301
• Water Management Districts
  • Northwest Florida Water Management District
    • In accordance with the timeframe set forth in section 120.525, Florida Statutes, a public opening is hereby noticed within the timeline for the Invitation to Bid (ITB) 18B-004 for 2018 Greenhead Road Sand Pine Timber Sale in Washington County, ...
      • Hearing Meeting: District Headquarters, 81 Water Management Drive, Havana, FL 32333
• Public Service Commission
  • Departmental
    • To take final action on Docket No. 20170251-GU.; Tuesday, January 9, 2018. The Commission Conference will begin 1:00 p.m., although the time at which this item will be heard cannot be determined at this time.; Commission Hearing Room 148, Betty ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Commission Hearing Room 148, Betty Easley Conference Center, 4075 Esplanade Way, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0850
• Commission on Ethics
  • Departmental
    • Legislative Committee Meeting; Thursday, January 11, 2018 at 3:00 p.m.; Commission on Ethics 325 John Knox Rd., Building E, Suite 200 Tallahassee, Florida 32303
      • Hearing Meeting: Commission on Ethics 325 John Knox Rd., Building E, Suite 200 Tallahassee, Florida 32303
• 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: Room 148, Betty Easley Conference Center, 4075 Esplanade Way, Tallahassee, Florida.
• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • Area Agency on Aging for Southwest Florida
    • Advisory Council/ Local Coalition Workgroup meetings; 9:30 AM on each of the following dates in 2018: Jan. 19, Mar. 16, May 18, Jul. 20, Sep. 21 and Nov. 16.; AAASWFL, 15201 N. Cleveland Ave., Ste. 1100, North Ft. Myers, FL 33903
      • Hearing Meeting: AAASWFL, 15201 N. Cleveland Ave., Ste. 1100, North Ft. Myers, FL 33903
    • Board of Directors meetings; 4:00 PM on the following dates in 2018: Feb. 22, Apr. 26, Jun. 28, Aug. 23, Oct. 25 and Dec. 13.; 15201 N. Cleveland Ave., Ste. 1100, North Fort Myers, FL, 33903
      • Hearing Meeting: 15201 N. Cleveland Ave., Ste. 1100, North Fort Myers, FL, 33903
• Department of Transportation
  • Departmental
    • The FTC will Review the Florida Department of Transportation's Tentative Work Program for Fiscal Years 2018/19-2022/23.; January 8, 2018, 1:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m.; Hayden Burns Building Auditorium, 605 Suwannee Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32399
      • Hearing Meeting: Hayden Burns Building Auditorium, 605 Suwannee Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32399
• Regional Planning Councils
  • South Florida Regional Planning Council
    • The Nominating Committee will meet to discuss and nominate candidates for the SFRPC 2018 Executive Committee prior to the SFRPC Council Meeting. The Council meets to discuss Council business including, but not limited to, any Development Order ...
      • Hearing Meeting: South Florida Regional Planning Council, 3440 Hollywood Boulevard, Suite 140, Hollywood, FL 33021

5. Notices of Petitions and Dispositions Regarding Declaratory Stat

• Department of Corrections
  • Departmental
    • Federal Inmate William T. Morrison, Jr, #19480-045; The petition alleges that it seeks to resolve a controversy or answer questions regarding the application of Rule 33-501.301, Florida Administrative Code. Persons whose substantial interests may ...
    • Inmate Germaine Ruddock, DC# 281646.; The petition alleges that it seeks to resolve a controversy or answer questions regarding the application of Rule 33-602.203(1)(c), Florida Administrative Code. Persons whose substantial interests may be ...
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Division of Alcoholic Beverages and Tobacco
    • La Galere Markets, Inc; (DS 2017-064); Petitioner La Galere Markets, Inc’s petition for declaratory statement was granted. Prospective Intervenors Beer Industry of Florida’s, Florida Beer Wholesalers Association, Inc’s and Florida Independent ...

6. Miscellaneous

• Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
  • Division of Consumer Services
    • Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Division of Consumer Services
• Department of Environmental Protection
  • Departmental
    • Department of Environmental Protection, Departmental
• Department of State
  • Departmental
    • Department of State, Departmental