Vol. 46, No. 41 (02/28/2020)

1. Notices of Development of Proposed Rules and Negotiated Rulemaking

• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Florida Building Commission
    • To open the rule for development in order to provide for the waiver of product approval fees under certain conditions.
• Department of Health
  • Board of Nursing Home Administrators
    • The Board proposes a rule amendment to revise and incorporate the application form DH-MQA-NHA014.
    • The Board proposes a rule amendment to revise and incorporate the application form DH-MQA-NHA003, substantially modifying the current format and some language of the existing form.
    • The Board proposes to create an application form DH-MQA-5936, providing a dedicated application process for an endorsement and temporary license, and separating it from the licensure by examination form that currently exists.
• Department of Management Services
  • E911 Board
    • The Board proposes the rule development to clarify the form.
• Department of Health
  • Board of Nursing Home Administrators
    • The Board proposes a rule amendment to revise and incorporate application form DH-MQA 1129.

2. Proposed Rules

• Department of Health
  • Board of Nursing Home Administrators
    • The Board proposes an amendment to revise and incorporate the application Form DH-MQA-NHA002, substantially modifying the current format and some language of the existing form.
      • Due of Comment: 3/20/2020
• Department of Education
  • State Board of Education
    • To incorporate new statutory language related to student discipline and mental health information and a three-day requirement for transfer of education records between schools.
      • Due of Comment: 3/20/2020
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Board of Professional Engineers
    • The purpose of the amendment is to update Chapter 61G15 regarding the deletion of Certificates of Authorization and replacement with engineering business organizations.
      • Due of Comment: 3/20/2020
    • The purpose of the amendments is to delete unnecessary language and to add new language to update and clarify and update the incorporated application.
      • Due of Comment: 3/20/2020
    • The purpose of the amendment is to update the rules to allow the resolution of a complaint that a licensee failed to properly utilize a title block as required by Rule 61G15-23.001, F.A.C.
      • Due of Comment: 3/20/2020
• Department of Education
  • State Board of Education
    • To revise the rule for Closing an Institution to clarify the requirements for closing institution and providing records to the Commission for Independent Education following closure.
      • Due of Comment: 3/20/2020
• Department of Children and Families
  • Agency for Persons with Disabilities
    • The purpose and effect of this rule is to provide definitions for Rule 65G-12.002, F.A.C. to ensure proper implementation of Electronic Visit Verification, as required by the 21st Century Cures Act.
      • Due of Comment: 3/20/2020
• Department of Education
  • Commission for Independent Education
    • To remove unnecessary language; update language; delete language regarding closing an institution because those requirements will be incorporated in another rule titled Closing an Institution. The effect of this proposal is to simplify the rule and ...
      • Due of Comment: 3/20/2020
• Department of Children and Families
  • Agency for Persons with Disabilities
    • The purpose and effect of these rule amendments is to adopt the federal standard pertaining to Electronic Visit Verification (“EVV”) for providers of personal care services, home health services, or both rendered to clients requiring an in-home ...
      • Due of Comment: 3/13/2020

3. Notices of Changes, Corrections and Withdrawals

• Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission
  • Freshwater Fish and Wildlife
    • Elephant Rides
• Department of Health
  • Board of Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology
    • Licensure by Certification of Credentials, Provisional Licensure; Requirements
    • Certification of Assistants, Board Established and Approved Protocols for Speech-Language Pathology Assistants

4. Petitions and Dispositions Regarding Rule Variance or Waiver

• Florida Housing Finance Corporation
  • Departmental
    • variance from Florida Administrative Code Rules 67-21.027(1), 67-21.003(1)(b) and/or 67-48.023(2) from HTG Village View, LLC, requesting a variance from the provisions of rules to allow for calculation of the minimum set aside percentage based on ...
• Department of Management Services
  • E911 Board
    • received a petition for variance filed by Lake Martin County. The Petitioner is seeking a variance Rule 60FF1-5.003(3)(k), F.A.C., with respect to the rule requirement regarding the grant fund usage between the beginning and ending dates of the ...
• Department of Law Enforcement
  • Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission
    • a temporary waiver of rule 11B-35.002, F.A.C., from Jennifer M. Wilson. Petitioner wishes to temporarily waive that portion of the Rule that states: (6)(a) Within four years of the beginning date of a Commission-approved Basic Recruit Training ...

5. Notices of Meetings, Workshops and Public Hearings

• Regional Planning Councils
  • Tampa Bay Regional Planning Council
    • To conduct the regular business of the Tampa Bay Regional Planning Council’s Agency on Bay Management; March 12th, 2020, 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
• Department of Law Enforcement
  • Departmental
    • The Federal Funding Work Group (FFWG) is meeting to discuss and approve concept papers for inclusion in the state’s federal grant applications.; Thursday, March 12, 2020 at 2:00 eastern time ; FDLE Headquarters, CJIS Conference Room
      • Hearing Meeting: FDLE Headquarters, CJIS Conference Room
• Space Florida
  • Departmental
    • Space Florida Marketing Committee Meeting; April 02, 2020, 9:00 a.m.; Teleconference: Dial: 866-528-2256 Access Code: 4875556
      • Hearing Meeting: Teleconference: Dial: 866-528-2256 Access Code: 4875556
• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • Southwest Florida Criminal Justice Academy
    • Agenda: Pledge of Allegiance; Approval of Minutes of February 12, 2020; Introduction of guests; F.D.L.E. report – Shawn Fagan; Academy report from Suncoast Technical College; Academy report from Southwest Florida Public Service Academy; Old business;...
      • Hearing Meeting: Southwest Florida Public Service Academy
• Space Florida
  • Departmental
    • Space Florida Audit & Accountability Committee Meeting; April 15, 2020, 9:00 a.m.; Teleconference: Dial: 866-528-2256 Access Code: 4875556
      • Hearing Meeting: Teleconference: Dial: 866-528-2256 Access Code: 4875556
    • Space Florida Governance & Compensation Committee; April 16, 2020, 9:00 a.m.; Teleconference: Dial: 866-528-2256 Access Code: 4875556
      • Hearing Meeting: Teleconference: Dial: 866-528-2256 Access Code: 4875556
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Board of Pilot Commissioners
    • General Board Business.; March 17, 2020, 10:30 a.m.; 1 (888) 585-9008, participant passcode: 491089625
      • Hearing Meeting: 1 (888) 585-9008, participant passcode: 491089625
• Department of State
  • Division of Library and Information Services
    • The Board of Directors of the Friends of the State Library and Archives of Florida Inc. will meet to discuss regular business and long-range planning for the organization.; April 23, 2020, 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Eastern and April 24, 2020, 9:00 a.m. –...
      • Hearing Meeting: Palm Harbor Library, Martin Conference Room, 2330 Nebraska Avenue, Palm Harbor, FL 34683. To connect to the meeting via conference call, dial 1.888.585.9008 and enter 662-600-436#.
• Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission
  • Marine Fisheries
    • The Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is holding a series of public workshops to gather public input about management of the flounder fishery. Staff will provide a brief presentation on the current status of the fishery and gather feedback ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Crystal River City Council Chambers, 123 NW Highway 19, Crystal River, Florida 34428 DATE AND TIME: April 8, 2020, 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. EDT PLACE: State College of Florida, Library & Learning Center – Together Manatee Community Room, 5840 26th Street West, Bradenton, Florida 34207 DATE AND TIME: April 9, 2020, 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. EDT PLACE: South Regional Library, 8065 Lely Cultural Parkway, Naples, Florida 34113 DATE AND TIME: April 16, 2020, 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. CDT PLACE: Destin Community Center, 101 Stahlman Ave., Destin, Florida 32541 DATE AND TIME: April 20, 2020, 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. EDT PLACE: Betty Easley Conference Center, Room 180, 4075 Esplanade Way, Tallahassee, Florida 32399 DATE AND TIME: April 27, 2020, 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. EDT PLACE: St. Johns County Auditorium, 500 San Sebastian View, St. Augustine, Florida 32084 DATE AND TIME: April 28, 2020, 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. EDT PLACE: Melbourne Beach Community Center, 509 Ocean Ave., Melbourne Beach, Florida 32951 DATE AND TIME: April 29, 2020, 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. EDT PLACE: Palm Beach County, Department of Planning, Zoning & Building – The Vista Center, 2300 North Jog Rd., West Palm Beach, Florida 33411
• Regional Planning Councils
  • Tampa Bay Regional Planning Council
    • To conduct the regular business of the Tampa Bay Regional Planning Council Executive Budget Committee.; March 09th, 2020, 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
    • To conduct the regular business of the Tampa Bay Regional Resiliency Coalition.; March 9th, 2020. Time: immediately after TBRPC Council meeting, or 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.; 4000 Gateway Centre Blvd. Ste. 100 Pinellas Park, Florida 33782
      • Hearing Meeting: 4000 Gateway Centre Blvd. Ste. 100 Pinellas Park, Florida 33782
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Board of Employee Leasing Companies
    • General Business Meeting; Wednesday, March 11, 2020 at 9:30 a.m.; Via Telephone Conference Call. To connect, dial 1(888)585-9008, Conference Pass Code: 258-893-642
      • Hearing Meeting: Via Telephone Conference Call. To connect, dial 1(888)585-9008, Conference Pass Code: 258-893-642
• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • QUINCY-GADSDEN AIRPORT AUTHORITY
    • To hold the regular monthly meeting of the Quincy-Gadsden Airport Authority.; Monday, March 9, 2020, 5:30 pm; Quincy Municipal Airport Terminal Building, 1300 Airport Drive, Quincy, FL
      • Hearing Meeting: Quincy Municipal Airport Terminal Building, 1300 Airport Drive, Quincy, FL
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Florida Real Estate Commission
    • The Probable Cause Panel will meet to conduct a private meeting to review cases to determine probable cause and to conduct a public meeting to review cases where probable cause was previously found. All or part of this meeting may be conducted as a ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Zora Neale Hurston Building, North Tower, Suite N901, 400 West Robinson Street, Orlando, Florida 32801
    • Official business of Commission – among topics include, but not limited to, are proposed legislation affecting Chapter 475, Part I, F.S., Chapter 61J2, F.A.C., budget discussions, escrow disbursement requests, recovery fund claims, education issues, ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Zora Neale Hurston Building, North Tower, Suite N901, 400 West Robinson Street, Orlando, Florida 32801
• Department of Health
  • Division of Children's Medical Services
    • Address any administrative issues that the local committees may be experiencing. Discuss the current status of cases that have been received for review.; March 11, 2020 10 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.; Conference Call: 1(888)670-3525, Code: 552-295-2262
      • Hearing Meeting: Conference Call: 1(888)670-3525, Code: 552-295-2262

6. Notices of Petitions and Dispositions Regarding Declaratory Stat

• Department of Financial Services
  • Finance
    • SandP Solutions, Inc; The Office of Financial Regulation (Consumer Finance) has received a Petition for Declaratory Statement from SandP Solutions, Inc. The petition seeks a declaratory statement from the Office on whether its proposed business ...

7. Notices Regarding Bids, Proposals and Purchasing

• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • Daytona State College
    • Other Agencies and Organizations, Daytona State College
• Department of Education
  • Florida School for the Deaf and the Blind
    • Department of Education, Florida School for the Deaf and the Blind
  • University of Florida
    • Department of Education, University of Florida
    • Department of Education, University of Florida

8. Miscellaneous

• Department of Financial Services
  • Division of Rehabilitation and Liquidation
    • Department of Financial Services, Division of Rehabilitation and Liquidation
• Department of Environmental Protection
  • Office of the Secretary
    • Department of Environmental Protection, Office of the Secretary
• Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles
  • Division of Motor Vehicles
    • Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles, Division of Motor Vehicles
    • Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles, Division of Motor Vehicles
    • Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles, Division of Motor Vehicles
• Department of State
  • Departmental
    • Department of State, Departmental