Vol. 44, No. 251 (12/28/2018)

1. Notices of Development of Proposed Rules and Negotiated Rulemaking

• Agency for Health Care Administration
  • Medicaid
    • The purpose of the amendment to Rule 59G-4.002, Florida Administrative Code, (F.A.C.), is to update fee schedules and billing codes in the existing rule.
• Department of Education
  • State Board of Education
    • To align with the following Code of Federal Regulations (CFR): 29 CFR Section 29.2 - Definitions; 29 CFR Section 29.3 - Eligibility and Procedure for Apprenticeship Program Registrations; 29 CFR Section 29.5 - Standards of Apprenticeship; 29 CFR ...
• Department of Health
  • Board of Medicine
    • The Board proposes the development of rule amendments to address an extension of the fee reductions in several application and initial licensure fees until February 1, 2021.
  • Board of Optometry
    • The Board proposes the rule amendment to add a disciplinary guideline.

2. Proposed Rules

• Department of Financial Services
  • Division of Funeral, Cemetery, and Consumer Services
    • The proposed rule repeal is intended to remove language no longer in use.
      • Due of Comment: 1/18/2019
    • The proposed rule amendments are intended to modify, clarify and update the language as needed.
      • Due of Comment: 1/18/2019
  • Division of State Fire Marshal
    • The proposed rule amendment will include the updated courses career and volunteer firefighters training related to cancer and mental health risks within the fire service, and to update the NFPA 1582 to the 2018 Edition.
      • Due of Comment: 1/18/2019
  • Division of Funeral, Cemetery, and Consumer Services
    • The proposed rule amendment is intended to modify, clarify and update the language as needed.
      • Due of Comment: 1/18/2019
• Department of Health
  • Board of Opticianry
    • The purpose is to add new language to update and clarify procedures for demonstrating compliance by licensees.
      • Due of Comment: 1/18/2019
• Board of Trustees of The Internal Improvement Trust Fund
  • Departmental
    • The Department gives notice that it is proposing to amend multiple sections within Rule 18-21, F.A.C. The proposed amendments are to provide regulatory and proprietary guidance by clarifying rule language, deleting the need for appraisals in certain ...
      • Due of Comment: 1/18/2019

3. Petitions and Dispositions Regarding Rule Variance or Waiver

• Department of Elder Affairs
  • Federal Aging Programs
    • temporary waiver of Rule 58A-5.036, F.A.C., requiring an alternate energy source for emergency environmental control, from Pointe of North Gables. Any interested person or other agency may submit written comments on the petition within 14 days after ...
    • On 12/26/2018, the Department issued a Final Order granting Donegan Square Health Care Associates, LLC d/b/a Keystone Villas Assisted Living Center, a temporary variance from Rule 58A-5.036, F.A.C., requiring an alternate energy source for emergency ...
    • On 12/26/2018, the Department issued a Final Order granting Arden Courts of Largo FL, LLC d/b/a Arden Courts of Largo, a temporary variance from Rule 58A-5.036, F.A.C., requiring an alternate energy source for emergency environmental control, as ...
    • On 12/26/2018, the Department issued a Final Order granting Arden Courts of Delray Beach FL, LLC d/b/a Arden Courts of Delray Beach, a temporary variance from Rule 58A-5.036, F.A.C., requiring an alternate energy source for emergency environmental ...
    • On 12/26/2018, the Department issued a Final Order granting Five Star Quality Care FL, LLC d/b/a Tuscany Villa of Naples, a temporary variance from Rule 58A-5.036, F.A.C., requiring an alternate energy source for emergency environmental control, as ...
    • On 12/26/2018, the Department issued a Final Order granting The Horizon Club, a temporary variance from Rule 58A-5.036, F.A.C., requiring an alternate energy source for emergency environmental control, as requested in its petition filed on 09/28/...
    • On 12/26/2018, the Department issued a Final Order granting The Court of Palm Aire, a temporary variance from Rule 58A-5.036, F.A.C., requiring an alternate energy source for emergency environmental control, as requested in its petition filed on 09/...
    • On 12/26/2018, the Department issued a Final Order granting Five Star Premium Residences Plantation, a temporary variance from Rule 58A-5.036, F.A.C., requiring an alternate energy source for emergency environmental control, as requested in its ...
    • On 12/26/2018, the Department issued a Final Order granting Five Star Premium Residences Plantation, a temporary variance from Rule 58A-5.036, F.A.C., requiring an alternate energy source for emergency environmental control, as requested in its ...
    • On 12/26/2018, the Department issued a Final Order granting Five Star Premium Residences Hollywood, a temporary variance from Rule 58A-5.036, F.A.C., requiring an alternate energy source for emergency environmental control, as requested in its ...
    • On 12/26/2018, the Department issued a Final Order granting CHP Gulf Breeze FL. Tenant Corp., d/b/a The Beacon at Gulf Breeze, a temporary variance from Rule 58A-5.036, F.A.C., requiring an alternate energy source for emergency environmental control,...
    • On 12/26/2018, the Department issued a Final Order granting BKD Altamonte Springs, LLC d/b/a Brookdale Altamonte Springs, a temporary variance from Rule 58A-5.036, F.A.C., requiring an alternate energy source for emergency environmental control, as ...
    • On 12/26/2018, the Department issued a Final Order granting S-H Thirty-Five OpCo Waterside Retirement Estates, LLC d/b/a Atria Sarasota, a temporary variance from Rule 58A-5.036, F.A.C., requiring an alternate energy source for emergency ...
    • On 12/26/2018, the Department issued a Final Order granting Arden Courts of Palm Harbor FL, LLC d/b/a Arden Courts of Palm Harbor, a temporary variance from Rule 58A-5.036, F.A.C., requiring an alternate energy source for emergency environmental ...
    • On 12/26/2018, the Department issued a Final Order granting S-H Thirty-Five OpCo Port St. Lucie, LLC d/b/a Atria Port St. Lucie, a temporary variance from Rule 58A-5.036, F.A.C., requiring an alternate energy source for emergency environmental ...
    • On 12/26/2018, the Department issued a Final Order granting Arden Courts of W. Palm Beach FL, LLC d/b/a Arden Courts of West Palm Beach, a temporary variance from Rule 58A-5.036, F.A.C., requiring an alternate energy source for emergency ...
    • On 12/26/2018, the Department issued a Final Order granting Arden Courts of Seminole FL, LLC d/b/a Arden Courts of Seminole, a temporary variance from Rule 58A-5.036, F.A.C., requiring an alternate energy source for emergency environmental control, ...
    • On 12/26/2018, the Department issued a Final Order granting Arden Courts-Lely Palms of Naples FL, LLC d/b/a Arden Courts of Lely Palms, a temporary variance from Rule 58A-5.036, F.A.C., requiring an alternate energy source for emergency ...
    • On 12/26/2018, the Department issued a Final Order granting Stratford Harbor Court of Palm Harbor, a temporary variance from Rule 58A-5.036, F.A.C., requiring an alternate energy source for emergency environmental control, as requested in its ...
    • On 12/26/2018, the Department issued a Final Order granting Five Star Premium Residences Pompano Beach, a temporary variance from Rule 58A-5.036, F.A.C., requiring an alternate energy source for emergency environmental control, as requested in its ...
    • On 12/26/2018, the Department issued a Final Order granting AM Autumn House, LLC d/b/a Autumn House, a temporary variance from Rule 58A-5.036, F.A.C., requiring an alternate energy source for emergency environmental control, as requested in its ...
    • On 12/27/2018, the Department issued a Final Order granting ARHC ALTSPFL01 TRS, LLC d/b/a The Allegro at East Lake, a temporary variance from Rule 58A-5.036, F.A.C., requiring an alternate energy source for emergency environmental control, as ...
    • On 12/27/2018, the Department issued a Final Order granting SHP IV Heritage Oaks, LLC d/b/a Allegro, a temporary variance from Rule 58A-5.036, F.A.C., requiring an alternate energy source for emergency environmental control, as requested in its ...
    • On 12/27/2018, the Department issued a Final Order granting SHP IV Harbour Island, LLC d/b/a Allegro, a temporary variance from Rule 58A-5.036, F.A.C., requiring an alternate energy source for emergency environmental control, as requested in its ...

4. Notices of Meetings, Workshops and Public Hearings

• Department of Environmental Protection
  • Office of the Secretary
    • The Council will meet to conduct general business. The Council will consider designation of the following proposed projects as components of the Florida Greenways and Trails System: Lakeshore Trailhead and North Fork St. Lucie River. The City of ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Silver Springs State Park Ballroom, 5656 E Silver Springs Blvd, Silver Springs, FL 34488
• Regional Utility Authorities
  • Tampa Bay Water - A Regional Water Supply Authority
    • As a part of the selection process, the Selection Committee will meet to review and discuss the responses and ranking of the firms, determine if interviews will be requested and review potential interview questions, if needed.; Thursday, January 17, ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Tampa Bay Water's Administrative Office located at 2575 Enterprise Road, Clearwater, FL 33763
• Water Management Districts
  • Southwest Florida Water Management District
    • Well Drillers Advisory Committee (WDAC) Meeting. Some members of the District's Governing Board may also attend the meeting.; Wednesday, January 9, 2019 at 1:30 p.m.; SWFWMD Tampa Service Office, 7601 Highway 301 N, Tampa, FL 33637
      • Hearing Meeting: SWFWMD Tampa Service Office, 7601 Highway 301 N, Tampa, FL 33637
• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • HML Public Outreach
    • The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) District Six will hold a Public Meeting for a roadway project along State Road (SR) 997/Krome Avenue from SW 232 Street to SW 136 Street in Miami-Dade County to discuss the project. The project ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Redland Golf and Country Club 24451 SW 177 Avenue Homestead, Florida 33031
• Department of Legal Affairs
  • Departmental
    • Full Commission Vote on 2019 Officers DATE AND TIME: January 8, 2019 at 4:00 p.m. PLACE: Please call (850) 414-3300 for instructions on participation. GENERAL SUBJECT MATTER TO BE CONSIDERED: Public Policy Committee DATE AND TIME: January ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Please call (850) 414-3300 for instructions on participation.
• Department of Environmental Protection
  • Departmental
    • Update the members of the Steering Committee and the general public on the progress of ongoing water quality protection program projects in the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary and discuss future actions.; January 23, 2019, 9:00 a.m - 3:30 p.m....
      • Hearing Meeting: Marathon City Hall, 9805 Overseas Highway, Marathon, FL 33050
    • Update the members of the Subcommittee and the general public on the progress of ongoing canal water quality restoration projects and discuss future actions.; January 24, 2019, 9:00 a.m - 12:00 p.m.; Marathon City Hall, 9805 Overseas Highway, ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Marathon City Hall, 9805 Overseas Highway, Marathon, FL 33050
• Department of Law Enforcement
  • Departmental
    • The purpose of the call is to vote on an initial report of findings and recommendations to be submitted to the Governor, President of the Senate, and Speaker of the House of Representatives as required in F.S. 943.687 (8). The toll free call in ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Tallahassee, Florida
• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • South Florida Community Care Network
    • Meeting of the Members to discuss general matters.; January 24, 2019, 3:30 p.m.; February 28, 2019, 3:30 p.m.; March 28, 2019, 3:30 p.m.; April 25, 2019, 3:30 p.m.; May 23, 2019, 3:30 p.m.; June 27, 2019, 3:30 p.m.; July 25, 2019, 3:30 p.m.; August ...
      • Hearing Meeting: South Florida Community Care Network, LLC d/b/a Community Care Plan, 1643 Harrison Parkway, Suite H-200, Sunrise, Florida 33323
    • Meetings of the Finance Committee to discuss general matters.; January 21, 2019, 4:00 p.m.; February 25, 2019, 4:00 p.m.; March 17, 2019, 4:00 p.m.; April 22, 2019, 4:00 p.m.; May 20, 2019, 4:00 p.m.; June 24, 2019, 4:00 p.m.; July 22, 2019, 4:00 p....
      • Hearing Meeting: South Florida Community Care Network, LLC d/b/a Community Care Plan, 1643 Harrison Parkway, Suite H-200, Sunrise, Florida 33323.
    • Meeting of the Audit & Compliance Committee to discuss general matters.; January 24, 2019, 3:00 p.m.; April 25, 2019, 3:00 p.m.; July 25, 2019, 3:00 p.m.; October 24, 2019, 3:00 p.m.; South Florida Community Care Network, LLC d/b/a Community Care ...
      • Hearing Meeting: South Florida Community Care Network, LLC d/b/a Community Care Plan, 1643 Harrison Parkway, Suite H-200, Sunrise, Florida 33323.
    • Meeting of the Human Resources/Compensation Committee to discuss general matters.; February 11, 2019, 4:00 p.m.; South Florida Community Care Network, LLC d/b/a Community Care Plan, 1643 Harrison Parkway, Suite H-200, Sunrise, Florida 33323.
      • Hearing Meeting: South Florida Community Care Network, LLC d/b/a Community Care Plan, 1643 Harrison Parkway, Suite H-200, Sunrise, Florida 33323.
• State Board of Administration
  • Departmental
    • The Commission will discuss the model submissions received under the standards and acceptability process for 2017. In addition, other general business of the Commission will be addressed.; Monday, January 7, 2019, 9:00 a.m. ET until conclusion of ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Room 116 (Hermitage Conference Room), 1801 Hermitage Blvd., Tallahassee, Florida. Persons wishing to participate may dial 1(888) 585-9008, conference code 973-664-296.
• Department of Education
  • State Board of Education
    • Pursuant to Section 218.503, Florida Statutes, the Financial Emergency Board for the School District of Jefferson County will meet on January 9, 2019. The purpose of this meeting is for the Financial Emergency Board to review and discuss information ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Turlington Building, 325 West Gaines Street, Suite 1706, Tallahassee, Florida, 32399.
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Board of Professional Geologists
    • General Business Meeting.; January 23, 2019, 9:00 a.m.; January 24, 2019, 9:00 a.m.; Double Tree by Hilton- Downtown Tallahassee 101 South Adams Street. Tallahassee, FL 32301
      • Hearing Meeting: Double Tree by Hilton- Downtown Tallahassee 101 South Adams Street. Tallahassee, FL 32301
• Department of Health
  • Division of Children's Medical Services
    • The Committee will address administrative issues, review cases, and discuss the CADR Action Plan. A portion of the meeting is required by Section 383.412(3) (a), F.S. to be closed to the public to allow the Committee to discuss information that is ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Pasco County Sheriff’s Office 7601 Little Road, New Port Richey, FL 34654

5. Miscellaneous

• Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
  • Division of Food, Nutrition and Wellness
    • Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Division of Food, Nutrition and Wellness
• Department of State
  • Departmental
    • Department of State, Departmental