Vol. 44, No. 38 (02/23/2018)

1. Proposed Rules

• Department of Education
  • State Board of Education
    • To provide information to colleges about which courses and existing assessments are authorized to demonstrate civic literacy competency and to provide notice of which students must demonstrate civic literacy.
      • Due of Comment: 3/16/2018
• Department of Health
  • Board of Physical Therapy Practice
    • This rule informs licensed Florida physical therapists of the level of competence required to perform the western medicine evidence-based physical therapy technique of dry needling.
      • Due of Comment: 3/16/2018
• 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 schedule information in the existing rule.
      • Due of Comment: 3/16/2018
• Department of Children and Families
  • Family Safety and Preservation Program
    • The Department intends to create rule 65C-33.016, Trainer Program. In addition, the Department intends to remove the definition and requirement for a remedial training program for individuals retaking the pre-service training post-test.
      • Due of Comment: 3/16/2018
• Department of Education
  • State Board of Education
    • To adopt the 2017-2018 CAPE Postsecondary Industry Certification Funding List. Under the provisions of sections 1011.80 and 1011.81, F.S., school districts and Florida College System institutions may be distributed performance funding upon student ...
      • Due of Comment: 3/16/2018

2. Notices of Changes, Corrections and Withdrawals

• Department of Financial Services
  • OIR – Insurance Regulation
    • Marketing Communications of Benefits Payable, Losses Covered, and Premiums Payable

3. Petitions and Dispositions Regarding Rule Variance or Waiver

• Agency for Health Care Administration
  • Health Facility and Agency Licensing
    • Variance from Rule 59AER17-1 from COURTYARDS FACILITY INC. d/b/a COURTYARDS OF ORLANDO CARE CENTER. The Petition has been assigned Agency case number 2018002671. The Petition seeks a variance from Rule 59AER17-1 requesting a variance as to the time ...
    • Variance from Rule 59AER17-1 from ARBOR FACILITY INC. d/b/a CYPRESS CARE CENTER. The Petition has been assigned Agency case number 2018002674 . The Petition seeks a variance from Rule 59AER17-1 requesting a variance as to the time for the ...
    • Variance from Rule 59AER17-1 from LAUDERDALE NURSING CENTER, LLC d/b/a FT. LAUDERDALE HEALTH AND REHABILITATION CENTER. The Petition has been assigned Agency case number 2018002676. The Petition seeks a variance from Rule 59AER17-1 requesting a ...
    • Variance from Rule 59AER17-1 from NCRNC, INC., d/b/a NORTH CAMPUS REHABILITATION AND NURSING CENTER. The Petition has been assigned Agency case number 2018002677. The Petition seeks a variance from Rule 59AER17-1 requesting a variance as to the ...
    • Variance from Rule 59AER17-1 from NORTH LAKE FACILITY, INC. d/b/a NORTH LAKE CARE CENTER. The Petition has been assigned Agency case number 2018002683. The Petition seeks a variance from Rule 59AER17-1 requesting a variance as to the time for the ...
    • Variance from Rule 59AER17-1 from PALMETTO FACILITY, INC., d/b/a PALMETTO CARE CENTER. The Petition has been assigned Agency case number 2018002687. The Petition seeks a variance from Rule 59AER17-1 requesting a variance as to the time for the ...
    • Variance from Rule 59AER17-1 from PALMS FACILITY, INC. d/b/a PALMS CARE CENTER. The Petition has been assigned Agency case number 2018002681. The Petition seeks a variance from Rule 59AER17-1 requesting a variance as to the time for the ...
    • Variance from Rule 59AER17-1 from PARKLANDS FACILITY, INC. d/b/a PARKLANDS CARE CENTER. The Petition has been assigned Agency case number 2018002680. The Petition seeks a variance from Rule 59AER17-1 requesting a variance as to the time for the ...
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Board of Accountancy
    • variance or waiver filed by Julian Javier Gonzalez, seeking a variance or waiver of Rule 61H1-28.0052(1)(b), Florida Administrative Code, that requires candidates to pass all four test sections of the CPA Examination within a rolling eighteen-month ...
• Florida Housing Finance Corporation
  • Departmental
    • waiver from West Lake I, Ltd., requesting a waiver of the Rule to extend the Firm Commitment Closing Deadline from March 21, 2018 to May 20, 2018, and a waiver of Extension Fee.

4. Notices of Meetings, Workshops and Public Hearings

• Regional Planning Councils
  • Tampa Bay Regional Planning Council
    • To conduct the regular business of the Agency on Bay Management; March 8th 2018, 9:00 a.m.; 4000 Gateway Centre Blvd Ste. 100 Pinellas Park, Florida 33782
      • Hearing Meeting: 4000 Gateway Centre Blvd Ste. 100 Pinellas Park, Florida 33782
• Agency for Health Care Administration
  • Departmental
    • The HIECC will meet to assess the current state of the HIE, as well as future changes.; Tuesday, March 13, 2018, 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.; Agency for Health Care Administration, 2727 Mahan Dr., Building 3, Conference Room D, Tallahassee, FL 32308; or ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Agency for Health Care Administration, 2727 Mahan Dr., Building 3, Conference Room D, Tallahassee, FL 32308; or GoToWebinar at:https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/5482389665096080387; dial-in number is provided at registration.
• 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/ ; Mar 7, 2018, 9:00 a.m.; 7601 HWY 301 N, Tampa, FL 33637
      • Hearing Meeting: 7601 HWY 301 N, Tampa, FL 33637
• Department of Education
  • Education Practices Commission
    • The Hearing Panels of the Education Practices Commission will consider final agency action in matters dealing with the disciplining of certified educators. The Commission Member Training is being held to train members of the Commission. The ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Four Points by Sheraton 316 West Tennessee Street Tallahassee, Florida 32301 (850) 422-0071
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Board of Professional Geologists
    • General Business Meeting.; Tuesday, March 6, 2018 at 10:00 a.m.; Via Telephone Conference Call. To connect, dial 1(888)670-3525, Conference Pass Code: 2295006118
      • Hearing Meeting: Via Telephone Conference Call. To connect, dial 1(888)670-3525, Conference Pass Code: 2295006118
• 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: Manatee County Sheriff’s Office Child Protection Division 3500 9th St. W. Bradenton, FL
• Regional Planning Councils
  • West Florida Regional Planning Council
    • General business of the committee.; February 28, 2018, 1:30 p.m.; West Florida Regional Planning Council 4081 E. Olive Rd., Ste. A, Pensacola, Fla.
      • Hearing Meeting: West Florida Regional Planning Council 4081 E. Olive Rd., Ste. A, Pensacola, Fla.
• Department of Revenue
  • Property Tax Oversight Program
    • The Department will present the recommended list of applicants for the Certified Florida Collector and Certified Florida Collector Assistant designations. Interested parties can attend by telephone. The agenda includes instructions to attend by ...
      • Hearing Meeting: 1-888-670-3525, Participant code: 9401759921#
• Department of Management Services
  • E911 Board
    • To discuss matters relating to the Florida E911 Board; March 14, 2018, 9am to conclusion of business April 18th & 19th, 2018, 9am to conclusion of business ; March 14, 2018 will be a teleconference call meeting Call in number: 888-670-3525 ...
      • Hearing Meeting: March 14, 2018 will be a teleconference call meeting Call in number: 888-670-3525 Conference Code: 2323004133 you may also join the meeting using your Smart Phone, computer or tablet http://globalgotomeeting.com/join/802085821 April's meeting will be held in Tallahassee, FL Betty Easley Conference Center 4075 Esplanade Way, room 180 Tallahassee, FL
• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • The Brand Advocates, Inc.
    • This meeting is intended to provide an update on the project’s status and allow stakeholders an opportunity to provide input on the project as the study progresses. ; Tuesday, March 6, 2018, 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.; 1000 Venetian Way ...
      • Hearing Meeting: 1000 Venetian Way Condominiums (Club House, Third Floor), Miami Beach, Florida 33139
• 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: Medical Examiner's Office 1851 Northwest 10th Avenue, Miami, FL
• Department of Education
  • Postsecondary Reciprocal Distance Education Coordinating Council
    • GENERAL SUBJECT MATTER TO BE CONSIDERED: The Postsecondary Reciprocal Distance Education Coordinating Council (PRDECC) will conduct a review of initial institutional applications to participate in the Florida-State Authorization Reciprocity ...
      • Hearing Meeting: TCC Center for Innovation, 350 South Duval Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32301 For those unable to attend in person. Conference call number: 1(888)670-3525 Participant number: 2178480550#

5. Notices of Petitions and Dispositions Regarding Declaratory Stat

• Department of Children and Families
  • Agency for Persons with Disabilities
    • Florida Association of Rehabilitation Facilities; The petitioner requests a Declaratory Statement from the Agency for Persons with Disabilities clarifying that Adult Day Training (ADT) program sites, as referenced in Section 393.063(1), Florida ...
• Department of Financial Services
  • OIR – Insurance Regulation
    • Central Florida Injury Southwest, Inc., Central Florida Injury & Rehabilitation Center, Inc., and Central Florida Injury East, Inc.; Pursuant to Sections 627.736(1)(a)1. and 2., Florida Statutes, Form OIR-B1-1773 is the appropriate form for use by ...
    • Alternative Management Solutions; NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Alternative Management Solutions has withdrawn its Petition for Declaratory Statement seeking the agency’s opinion about the applicability of Section 624.402(8), Florida Statutes, to ...
• Department of Management Services
  • Division of Retirement
    • Isabel del Pino Allen.; Petitioner asserts that a specific member of the Florida Retirement System named in the petition should not receive retirement credit beyond two years when on a leave of absence.

6. Notice of Petitions and Dispositions Regarding the Validity of R

• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Division of Pari-Mutuel Wagering
    • SCF, Inc. vs. Department of Business and Professional Regulation, Division of Pari-Mutuel Wagering; Case No.: 18-0928RU; Petition

7. Notices Regarding Bids, Proposals and Purchasing

• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • Tampa International Airport
    • Other Agencies and Organizations, Tampa International Airport
• Department of Education
  • University of South Florida
    • Department of Education, University of South Florida
• Department of Military Affairs
  • Departmental
    • Department of Military Affairs, Departmental

8. Miscellaneous

• Department of State
  • Departmental
    • Department of State, Departmental