Vol. 43, No. 37 (02/23/2017)

1. Notices of Development of Proposed Rules and Negotiated Rulemaking

• Department of Financial Services
  • OIR – Insurance Regulation
    • These rule revisions update the rules to reflect electronic filing process.
    • These rule revisions update the rules to reflect electronic filing process.
    • These rule revisions update the rules to reflect electronic filing process.
    • These rule revisions update the rules to reflect electronic filing process.
    • These rule revisions update the rules to reflect electronic filing process.
    • These rule revisions update the rules to reflect electronic filing process.
    • These rule revisions update the rules to reflect electronic filing process.
    • These rule revisions update the rules to reflect electronic filing process.
    • These rule revisions update the rules to reflect electronic filing process.
    • These rule revisions update the rules to reflect electronic filing process.

2. Proposed Rules

• Department of Health
  • Division of Medical Quality Assurance
    • To repeal rules identified as no longer necessary and not within the purview of the department.
      • Due of Comment: 3/16/2017
    • To repeal rules identified as no longer necessary as renewal is regulated by a board and not the department.
      • Due of Comment: 3/16/2017

3. Petitions and Dispositions Regarding Rule Variance or Waiver

• Department of Children and Families
  • Agency for Persons with Disabilities
    • waiver from paragraphs 65G-2.008(1)(e) & (f), F.A.C., from The Arc North Florida, Inc. Rule 65G-2.008(1)(e), F.A.C. states that: “Direct Service providers must have at least a high school diploma or equivalent. When determining the equivalency of ...
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Division of Hotels and Restaurants
    • an Emergency Variance for Subparagraph 61C-1.004(1)(a), Florida Administrative Code, Paragraph 5-202.11(A), 2009 FDA Food Code, Paragraph 4-301.12(A), 2009 FDA Food Code, Paragraph 61C-4.010(5), Florida Administrative Code, Subparagraph 61C-1.004(1)(...
    • an Emergency Variance for Subparagraph 61C-1.004(1)(a), Florida Administrative Code, Paragraph 5-202.11(A), 2009 FDA Food Code, Paragraph 4-301.12(A), 2009 FDA Food Code, Paragraph 61C-4.010(5), Florida Administrative Code, Subparagraph 61C-1.004(1)(...
    • Ocean Gallery at 4600 A1A S, St Augustine, FL. Petitioner seeks an emergency variance of the requirements of ASME A17.1, Section 8.7.3.31.5(a), 2009 edition, as adopted by 61C-5.001(1), Florida Administrative Code that requires upgrading the ...
    • an Emergency Variance for Subparagraph 61C-1.004(1)(a), Florida Administrative Code, Paragraph 5-202.11(A), 2009 FDA Food Code, Paragraph 4-301.12(A), 2009 FDA Food Code, Paragraph 61C-4.010(5), Florida Administrative Code, Subparagraph 61C-1.004(1)(...
• Department of Health
  • Board of Physical Therapy Practice
    • The Board of Physical Therapy Practice hereby gives notice of the issuance of a Notice of Intent to Deny Petition for Variance or Waiver of Rule 64B17-3.001, F.A.C., filed on July 7, 2015, by Hector Rodriguez. The Notice of Petition for Variance or ...
  • Board of Nursing
    • variance or waiver filed by Poinciana High School, from Rule 64B9-15.005, F.A.C., with regard to the program’s passing rate required by the rule. Comments on this petition should be filed with the Board of Nursing, Joe R. Baker, Jr, Executive ...
  • Board of Physical Therapy Practice
    • The Board of Physical Therapy Practice hereby gives notice of the issuance of a Notice of Intent to Deny Petition for Variance or Waiver of Rule 64B17-3.003, F.A.C., filed on July 8, 2015, by Edwin P. James. The Notice of Petition for Variance or ...
    • The Board of Physical Therapy Practice hereby gives notice of the issuance of an Order Accepting Withdrawal of Petition for Variance or Waiver of Rule 64B17-3.001, F.A.C., filed on June 5, 2015, by Ivis Garcia. The Notice of Petition for Variance or ...
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Division of Hotels and Restaurants
    • an Emergency Variance for Subparagraph 61C-1.004(1)(a), Florida Administrative Code, Paragraph 5-202.11(A), 2009 FDA Food Code, Paragraph 4-301.12(A), 2009 FDA Food Code, Paragraph 61C-4.010(5), Florida Administrative Code, Subparagraph 61C-1.004(1)(...
• Department of Health
  • Board of Physical Therapy Practice
    • The Board of Physical Therapy Practice hereby gives notice of the issuance of a Notice of Intent to Deny Petition for Variance or Waiver of Rule 64B17-3.003, F.A.C., filed on December 9, 2014, by Kim Dunleavy. The Notice of Petition for Variance or ...
  • Board of Psychology
    • that on February 9, 2017, an Order was filed on the Petition for Waiver or Variance. The Petition for Waiver or Variance was filed by Eileen Diaz, on December 13, 2016, seeking a waiver or variance from Rule 64B19-11.005, F.A.C., with regard to ...
  • Board of Physical Therapy Practice
    • The Board of Physical Therapy Practice hereby gives notice of the issuance of a Notice of Intent to Deny Petition for Variance or Waiver of Rule 64B17-4.002, F.A.C., filed on January 26, 2015, by Izabella Koyfman. The Notice of Petition for Variance ...
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Division of Hotels and Restaurants
    • an Emergency Variance for Subparagraph 61C-1.004(1)(a), Florida Administrative Code, Paragraph 5-202.11(A), 2009 FDA Food Code, Paragraph 4-301.12(A), 2009 FDA Food Code, Paragraph 61C-4.010(5), Florida Administrative Code, Subparagraph 61C-1.004(1)(...
  • Board of Professional Engineers
    • The Board of Professional Engineers hereby gives notice of the issuance of an Order Denying Petition for Variance or Waiver, of Rule 61G15-21.007, F.A.C., filed on June 23, 2014, by Ricardo De La Guardia. The Notice of Petition for Variance or ...
  • Division of Hotels and Restaurants
    • an Emergency Variance for Subparagraph 61C-1.004(1)(a), Florida Administrative Code, Paragraph 5-202.11(A), 2009 FDA Food Code, Paragraph 4-301.12(A), 2009 FDA Food Code, Paragraph 61C-4.010(5), Florida Administrative Code, Subparagraph 61C-1.004(1)(...
    • an Emergency Variance for Subparagraph 61C-1.004(1)(a), Florida Administrative Code, Paragraph 5-202.11(A), 2009 FDA Food Code, Paragraph 4-301.12(A), 2009 FDA Food Code, Paragraph 61C-4.010(5), Florida Administrative Code, Subparagraph 61C-1.004(1)(...
• Department of Health
  • Board of Optometry
    • that the Petition filed by Sonal Patel, on January 19, 2017, seeking a variance of 64B13-5.001, F.A.C., has been withdrawn. The Notice of Petition was published in Vol. 43 No. 14 of the January 23, 2017, issue of the Florida Administrative Register.
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Division of Hotels and Restaurants
    • an Emergency Variance for Subparagraph 61C-1.004(1)(a), Florida Administrative Code and Paragraph 5-202.11(A), 2009 FDA Food Code from Michael's Ali Coal Fired Pizza located in Orlando. The above referenced F.A.C. addresses the requirement that ...

4. Notices of Meetings, Workshops and Public Hearings

• Department of Children and Families
  • Refugee Services
    • The purpose of the Broward 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 among ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Urban League of Broward County 2017 NW 27th Avenue Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33311
• Executive Office of the Governor
  • Division of Emergency Management
    • In accordance with the timeframe set forth in section 120.525, Florida Statutes, a Public Opening is hereby noticed within the timeline for the Request for Proposal (RFP-DEM-16-17-048) for Hurricane Loss Mitigation Program. The Division reserves ...
      • Hearing Meeting: William E. Sadowski Office Building 2555 Shumard Oak Blvd, Tallahassee, FL 32399
• Department of Management Services
  • E911 Board
    • To discuss matters relating to the Florida E911 Board.; March 15, 2017 9am to conclusion of business; Teleconference Meeting Citrix GoTO Meeting please join the meeting from you computer, tablet or smartphone http://global.gotomeeting.com/join/...
      • Hearing Meeting: Teleconference Meeting Citrix GoTO Meeting please join the meeting from you computer, tablet or smartphone http://global.gotomeeting.com/join/169233885 Join the conference call number: 888-670-3525 Conference Code: 2323004133
• Department of Education
  • University of South Florida
    • The University of South Florida Louis De La Parte Florida Mental Health Institute announces the Florida Medicaid Drug Therapy Management Program for Behavioral Health Expert Panel Meeting to develop a set of broad recommendations for pregnant women ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Renaissance Hotel at International Place, 4200 Jim Walter Blvd.
• Executive Office of the Governor
  • Departmental
    • 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.; March 7, 2017, 10:30 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.; March 7, 2017, 11:00 a.m., ET; City Commission ...
      • Hearing Meeting: City Commission Chambers, 215 N. Perviz Avenue, Opa-locka, FL
• Department of Financial Services
  • Residual Markets and Special Risk Pools
    • This is the Final Public Hearing on the adoption of proposed repeal of Rule 69P-5.001,.002,.003,.004,.005,.006,.008,.012, Florida Administrative Code, published on January 6, 2017 in Vol. 43, No. 04, of the Florida Administrative Register.; March 14,...
      • Hearing Meeting: Cabinet Meeting Room, Lower Level, The Capitol, Tallahassee, Florida
• Agency for Health Care Administration
  • Medicaid
    • This meeting involves review and approval of drug use criteria and standards for both prospective and retrospective drug use reviews; application of criteria and standards in the DUR activities; review and report results of drug use reviews; ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Tampa Marriott Westshore 1001 N. Westshore Blvd. Tampa, Florida 33607 Tel: 813-287-2555
    • Recommendations for drugs to be included on the Preferred Drug List are made at this meeting. Members of the public who wish to testify at this meeting must contact Vern Hamilton at: Vern.Hamilton@ahca.myflorida.com The number of speakers is ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Tampa Marriott Westshore 1001 N. Westshore Blvd. Tampa, Florida 33607
• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • Florida League of Cities
    • Florida Municipal Loan Council general meeting conducted through the use of communications media technology, as authorized by Section 163.01(18), Florida Statutes. Persons interested in attending may do so in person at the Bohemian Hotel, ...
      • Hearing Meeting: The Bohemian Hotel, Celebration, 700 Bloom Street, Celebration, FL 34747 Phone: 1-407-566-6000
    • Florida Municipal Pension Trust Fund (FMPTF) general meeting conducted through the use of communications media technology, as authorized by Section 163.01(18), Florida Statutes. Persons interested in attending may do so in person at the Bohemian ...
      • Hearing Meeting: The Bohemian Hotel, Celebration, 700 Bloom Street, Celebration, FL 34747 Phone: 1-407-566-6000.
    • Florida Municipal Investment Trust general meeting conducted through the use of communications media technology, as authorized by Section 163.01(18), Florida Statutes. Persons interested in attending may do so in person at the Bohemian Hotel, ...
      • Hearing Meeting: The Bohemian Hotel, Celebration, 700 Bloom Street, Celebration, FL 34747 Phone: 1-407-566-6000
• Department of Education
  • Departmental
    • Full Council Conference Call General FRC Business; March 9, 2017, 4:00 - 6:30 p.m.; Conference Call Number (888) 670-3525 and Code (7513637441)
      • Hearing Meeting: Conference Call Number (888) 670-3525 and Code (7513637441)
    • Full Council Conference Call General FRC Business; April 13, 2017, 4:00 - 6:30 p.m. EST; Conference Call Number (888) 670-3525 and Code (7513637441)
      • Hearing Meeting: Conference Call Number (888) 670-3525 and Code (7513637441)
• Department of Health
  • Board of Massage Therapy
    • General business of the Board. UPDATE: This notice amends notice ID 18638955; March 8, 2017, 9:00 a.m. ET; Meet Me number 1(888)670-3525, participant code 2597709961
      • Hearing Meeting: Meet Me number 1(888)670-3525, participant code 2597709961
• Department of Education
  • Departmental
    • Florida Rehabilitation Council Quarterly Meeting General Council Business; May 2, 2017, 9:00 a.m.- 6:30 p.m. (or until complete) May 3, 2017, 9:00 a.m.- 1:00 p.m. (or until complete) Please note: all times are Eastern Standard Time; Miami Airport ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Miami Airport Marriott 1201 NW LeJeune Rd, Miami, FL 33126
    • Full Council Conference Call General Business; May 11, 2017, 4:00 - 6:30 p.m. (or until complete) Note: Time is Eastern Standard Time; Conference Call Number (888) 670-3525 and Code (7513637441)
      • Hearing Meeting: Conference Call Number (888) 670-3525 and Code (7513637441)
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Florida Building Commission
    • Legislation before the 2017 Florida Legislature affecting the Florida Building Commission.; March 6, 2017, 2:00 p.m.; Meetings to be conducted using communications media technology, specifically teleconference and webinar. Join the meeting at https:/...
      • Hearing Meeting: Meetings to be conducted using communications media technology, specifically teleconference and webinar. Join the meeting at https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/1-866-899-4679. Join the conference call: United States 1(224)501-3318; Meeting ID / Access Code: 272-658-565; public point of access 2601 Blair Stone Road, Tallahassee, Florida.
• Department of Health
  • Division of Emergency Preparedness and Community Support
    • EMS Advisory Council - Medical Care Committee will be discussing the EMS State Plan.; March 16, 2017 at 11:00 a.m.; https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/791530653 You can also dial in using your phone. United States (Toll Free): 1 877 568 4106 ...
      • Hearing Meeting: https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/791530653 You can also dial in using your phone. United States (Toll Free): 1 877 568 4106 United States: +1 (669) 224-3217 Access Code: 791-530-653
    • The EMS Advisory Council - Data Committee will be discussing the EMS State Plan and the EMSTARS data dictionary.; March 8th, 2017 at 8:30 a.m.; https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/502282421 You can also dial in using your phone. United ...
      • Hearing Meeting: https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/502282421 You can also dial in using your phone. United States (Toll Free): 1 866 899 4679 United States: +1 (646) 749-3117 Access Code: 502-282-421
    • The EMS Advisory Council - Medical Care Committee will be working on the EMS state plan measures associated with STEMI.; March 13, 2017 at 12:30; https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/550773277 You can also dial in using your phone. United ...
      • Hearing Meeting: https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/550773277 You can also dial in using your phone. United States (Toll Free): 1 877 568 4106 United States: +1 (224) 501-3216 Access Code: 550-773-277
• Department of Environmental Protection
  • Departmental
    • This is a meeting of stakeholders of the Lower St. Johns Tributaries Fecal Indicator Bacteria Basin Management Action Plans (BMAPs) I and II. Meeting items will include a review of the annual report which covers water quality results and load ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Florida Department Environmental Protection, Northeast District Office, Conference Rooms 1A and 1B, 8800 Baymeadows Way West, Suite 100, Jacksonville, Florida 32256
• Department of Transportation
  • Departmental
    • March 6, 2017, FTC Meeting/Review of Tentative Work Program; March 7, 2017 FTC Workshop.; March 6, 2017, 1:00 pm to conclusion of business; March 7, 2017, 9:00 am to conclusion of business.; March 6, 2017, Florida Department of Transportation ...
      • Hearing Meeting: March 6, 2017, Florida Department of Transportation Central Office, Auditorium, 605 Suwannee Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32399; March 7, 2017, Florida Department of Transportation Central Office, Executive Conference Room, 605 Suwannee Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32399.
• Department of Health
  • Division of Emergency Preparedness and Community Support
    • The EMS Advisory Council - Medical Care Committee will be discussing the EMS State Plan measures involving Strokes.; March 20, 2017 at 1:30; https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/872756045 You can also dial in using your phone. United States (...
      • Hearing Meeting: https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/872756045 You can also dial in using your phone. United States (Toll Free): 1 877 568 4106 United States: +1 (312) 757-3129 Access Code: 872-756-045
• Department of Management Services
  • Commission on Human Relations
    • Senate Bill 742 (Sen. Latvala) and House Bill 659 (Rep. Raschein). Both bills pertain to Housing Discrimination and Sexual Orientation.; Wednesday, March 1, 2017 at 10:00 AM EST.; Call 1(888) 670-3525 and when prompted, enter passcode: 9988442611, ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Call 1(888) 670-3525 and when prompted, enter passcode: 9988442611, followed by the # key.
• Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
  • Division of Agricultural Water Policy
    • Items for discussion include general business pursuant to responsibilities under Chapter 582, F.S., and any new business that is brought up by District supervisors.; March 20, 2017, 4:30 p.m. April 17, 2017, 4:30 p.m. May 15, 2017, 4:30 p.m....
      • Hearing Meeting: 301 S. Rosalind Avenue Orlando, FL 32801
    • Items for discussion include general business pursuant to responsibilities under Chapter 582, F.S., and any new business that is brought up by District supervisors.; March 2, 2017, 9:00 a.m. April 6, 2017, 9:00 a.m. May 4, 2017, 9:00 a.m. ...
      • Hearing Meeting: 6942 Professional Parkway East Sarasota, FL 34240
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Board of Architecture and Interior Design
    • General Business; March 24, 2017, 10:00 a.m.; Telephone conference: call toll-free: 1(888)670-3525, enter conference passcode: 6715298664 then #
      • Hearing Meeting: Telephone conference: call toll-free: 1(888)670-3525, enter conference passcode: 6715298664 then #
• Water Management Districts
  • Southwest Florida Water Management District
    • The South Florida, St. Johns River, and Southwest Florida water management districts are conducting independent scientific peer review of their work to expand the East Central Florida Transient Groundwater Model in support of the 2020 Regional Water ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Teleconference: call-in number: 1(888)670-3525, participant code: 7169306632 #
• Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
  • Division of Agricultural Water Policy
    • Items for discussion include general business pursuant to responsibilities under Chapter 582, F.S., and any new business that is brought up by District supervisors.; May 15, 2017, 6:30 p.m. August 14, 2017, 6:30 p.m. November 13, 2017, 6:30 p....
      • Hearing Meeting: 239 John Baldwin Road Defuniak Springs, Fl 32433
• Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission
  • Marine Fisheries
    • The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is holding public workshops to discuss recreational season options for the gag grouper season in state waters off Franklin, Wakulla, Jefferson, and Taylor counties. The purpose of these ...
      • Hearing Meeting: PLACE: Carrabelle City Hall, 1001 Gray Avenue, Carrabelle, FL 32322 DATE AND TIME: March 15, 2017 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. EDT PLACE: City of Perry, Perry City Council Chambers, 224 S Jefferson Street, Perry, FL 32347 DATE AND TIME: March 16, 2017 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. EDT PLACE: LeRoy Collins Leon County Public Library, 200 W. Park Avenue, Tallahassee, FL 32301
• Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
  • Division of Agricultural Water Policy
    • Items for discussion include general business pursuant to responsibilities under Chapter 582, F.S., and any new business that is brought up by District supervisors.; March 15, 2017, 6:00 p.m. May 2, 2017, 6:00 p.m. July 4, 2017, 6:00 p.m. ...
      • Hearing Meeting: 103 North Oklahoma Street Bonifay, Fl 32425
    • Items for discussion include general business pursuant to responsibilities under Chapter 582, F.S., and any new business that is brought up by District supervisors.; March 23, 2017, 10:30 a.m. May 18, 2017, 10:30 a.m. July 20, 2017, 10:30 a.m....
      • Hearing Meeting: 1647 US-98 Carrabelle, Fl 32322

5. Notices of Petitions and Dispositions Regarding Declaratory Stat

• Department of Health
  • Board of Physical Therapy Practice
    • Everett Harris, PT; The Board of Physical Therapy Practice hereby gives notice of the issuance of an Order Denying Petition for Declaratory Statement, filed on July 8, 2015, by Everett Harris, PT. The Notice of Petition for Declaratory Statement was ...

6. Notices Regarding Bids, Proposals and Purchasing

• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • Brasfield & Gorrie, LLC
    • Other Agencies and Organizations, Brasfield & Gorrie, LLC
• Department of Military Affairs
  • Departmental
    • Department of Military Affairs, Departmental

7. Miscellaneous

• Department of Health
  • Board of Nursing
    • Department of Health, Board of Nursing
• Department of State
  • Departmental
    • Department of State, Departmental