Vol. 43, No. 24 (02/06/2017)

1. Notices of Development of Proposed Rules and Negotiated Rulemaking

• Department of Management Services
  • Commission on Human Relations
    • The proposed rule amendment seeks to delete outdated information from the rule while updating other phrases.

2. Proposed Rules

• Water Management Districts
  • Southwest Florida Water Management District
    • The purpose is to amend Rule 40D-26.021, F.A.C. to replace the Facilitating Agricultural Resource Management Systems (FARMS) Program Model Farms Economic Update, June 2009 publication with the Model Farms Economic Study – Final Report, March 2016.
      • Due of Comment: 2/27/2017
    • The purpose is to amend Rule 40D-26.091, F.A.C. to replace the Facilitating Agricultural Resource Management Systems (FARMS) Program Model Farms Economic Update, June 2009 publication with the Model Farms Economic Study – Final Report, March 2016.
      • Due of Comment: 2/27/2017
• Department of Financial Services
  • Division of Treasury
    • The proposed revisions update the rules, remove unnecessary language, and add a forwarding method for clearing accounts. The proposed amendment to Rule 69C-1.005, F.A.C., also adopts a new form that state agencies are required to utilize to report ...
      • Due of Comment: 2/27/2017

3. Petitions and Dispositions Regarding Rule Variance or Waiver

• Department of Health
  • Board of Clinical Laboratory Personnel
    • variance or waiver filed by Yasmina Salchert. Petitioner is seeking a variance or waiver of Rule 64B3-5.002(3)(e), Florida Administrative Code, which sets forth the education, training/experience and examination requirements for licensure as a ...
  • Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy and Mental Health Counseling
    • waiver or variance filed by Christin Verna, seeking a variance or waiver of Rule 64B4-21.007(1)(b), and (c), F.A.C., which states that a licensed marriage and family therapist, who is a qualified supervisor, as used in Section 491.005(3)(c), F.S., ...

4. Notices of Meetings, Workshops and Public Hearings

• Regional Planning Councils
  • Southwest Florida Regional Planning Council
    • The regular monthly meeting of the SWFRPC; February 16, 2017 at 9:00 a.m.; Southwest Florida Regional Planning Council 1400 Colonial Boulevard, Suite 1 in Fort Myers
      • Hearing Meeting: Southwest Florida Regional Planning Council 1400 Colonial Boulevard, Suite 1 in Fort Myers
    • The Southwest Florida Promise Zone Steering Committee will be meeting immediately following the SWFRPC meeting.; February 16, 2017, 11:30 a.m.; Southwest Florida Regional Planning Council 1400 Colonial Blvd., Suite 1 Fort Myers
      • Hearing Meeting: Southwest Florida Regional Planning Council 1400 Colonial Blvd., Suite 1 Fort Myers
• Regional Utility Authorities
  • Tampa Bay Water - A Regional Water Supply Authority
    • Regular Board Meeting; Monday, February 20, 2017, 9:30 a.m.; Tampa Bay Water Administrative Offices, 2575 Enterprise Road, Clearwater, Florida 33763
      • Hearing Meeting: Tampa Bay Water Administrative Offices, 2575 Enterprise Road, Clearwater, Florida 33763
• Water Management Districts
  • St. Johns River Water Management District
    • Celebration of the Eau Gallie River muck dredging project. This celebration marks a milestone for community residents who formed The EGRET (Eau Gallie River Environment is Threatened) Project and raised awareness to improve the conditions of the Eau ...
      • Hearing Meeting: New York Avenue, 0.2 miles west of Wickham Road, Melbourne, FL
• Agency for Health Care Administration
  • Departmental
    • The Telehealth Advisory Council will meet to make recommendations intended to increase the use and accessibility of services provided via telehealth.; February 21, 2017, 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.; Memorial Regional Hospital South 3600 Washington Street ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Memorial Regional Hospital South 3600 Washington Street Hollywood, Florida 33021
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Board of Pilot Commissioners
    • : A petition for a change in the rates of pilotage charged by the licensed state pilots and certified deputy pilots at the Port of Miami has been filed with the Pilotage Rate Review Committee, pursuant to Section 310.151, Florida Statutes and ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Hyatt Regency Miami, 400 SE 2nd Avenue, Miami, FL 33131-2197
  • Board of Accountancy
    • The Education Advisory Committee to consider items relating to the education requirements to sit for the CPA examination.; March 6, 2017, 9 a.m.; Conference call dial-in number: 1-888-670-3525, conference pass code is 5652080150
      • Hearing Meeting: Conference call dial-in number: 1-888-670-3525, conference pass code is 5652080150
• Water Management Districts
  • St. Johns River Water Management District
    • Discussion and consideration of District business including regulatory and non-regulatory matters. Staff may recommend approval of external amendments which affect the adopted budget. NOTE: One or more Governing Board members may attend and ...
      • Hearing Meeting: District Headquarters, 4049 Reid Street (Hwy 100 West), Palatka, FL 32177
• Florida Housing Finance Corporation
  • Departmental
    • This Review Committee meeting will be to discuss the responses received from qualified Respondents in response to RFQ 2017-02, for Bond Counsel Services, answer any questions the Review Committee may have regarding the responses, give the scores, ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Rick Seltzer Conference Room, Florida Housing Finance Corporation, 227 North Bronough Street, Suite 5000, Tallahassee, Florida, 32301-1329
• State Board of Administration
  • Departmental
    • Regularly scheduled quarterly meeting of the Investment Advisory Council. The IAC is a nine-member advisory council, which reviews the investments made by the staff of the State Board of Administration and makes recommendations to the board ...
      • Hearing Meeting: The Hermitage Centre, Hermitage Conference Room, 1801 Hermitage Boulevard, Tallahassee, Florida 32308; attendees should check in at reception desk, on-site parking available
• Florida Housing Finance Corporation
  • Departmental
    • This Review Committee meeting will be to discuss the responses received from qualified Respondents in response to RFQ 2017-03, for Advisor Agencies for the Hardest Hit Fund Program, answer any questions the Review Committee may have regarding the ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Rick Seltzer Conference Room, Florida Housing Finance Corporation, 227 North Bronough Street, Suite 5000, Tallahassee, Florida, 32301-1329
• Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
  • Division of Marketing and Development
    • THE VITICULTURE ADVISORY COUNCIL MEETING ON FEBRUARY 14, 2017, 9:30 a.m., HAS BEEN CANCELLED.; Tuesday, February 14, 2017 at 9:30 a.m. E.T. THIS MEETING HAS BEEN CANCELED; Conference Call – 1-888-670-3525, call-in code: 9078980736 # THIS MEETING HAS ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Conference Call – 1-888-670-3525, call-in code: 9078980736 # THIS MEETING HAS BEEN CANCELED
  • Division of Food Safety
    • A general meeting of the Florida Food Safety and Food Defense Advisory Council will be held to discuss topics including:Update on 20.88, Update from the Food Safety Inspection Rating System Workgroup, Lionfish, and other general organizational ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Eyster Auditorium, 3125 Conner Blvd., Tallahassee, FL 32399
• Department of Economic Opportunity
  • Division of Community Development
    • The Florida Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO) is seeking to obtain input and recommendations from the public and interested parties concerning the Weatherization Assistance Program State Plan for FFY 2017-18, which will be submitted to the ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Department of Economic Opportunity, Caldwell Building, 107 E. Madison Street, Room B-050, Tallahassee, Florida 32399
• Water Management Districts
  • Southwest Florida Water Management District
    • Establishment of minimum flows for the Rainbow River System, located within Marion County, pursuant to Sections 373.042, and 373.0421, F.S.; Thursday, February 23, 2017, 4:30 PM – 6:30 PM; Dunnellon City Hall, 20750 River Drive, Dunnellon, Florida ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Dunnellon City Hall, 20750 River Drive, Dunnellon, Florida 34431
• 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.; February 15, 2017, 9:00 a.m. March 15, 2017, 9:00 a.m. April 19, 2017, 9:00 ...
      • Hearing Meeting: 1010 N. McDuff Ave. Jacksonville, FL 32254
    • 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.; February 15, 2017, 9:00 a.m. March 15, 2017, 9:00 a.m. April 19, 2017, 9:00 ...
      • Hearing Meeting: 1416 East US 90, Unit 2 Madison, FL 32340
• Water Management Districts
  • South Florida Water Management District
    • All or part of these meetings will be video-conferenced in order to permit maximum participation from the South Florida Water Management District Service Centers located at:; Wednesday, February 15, 2017, 10:00 a.m. Public Meeting to Discuss ...
      • Hearing Meeting: South Florida Water Management District, B-1 Auditorium 3301 Gun Club Road, West Palm Beach, FL, 33406

5. Notices of Petitions and Dispositions Regarding Declaratory Stat

• Department of Revenue
  • Sales and Use Tax
    • PetSmart, Inc.; The petition seeks the Department’s opinion as to the applicability of Florida Statute Section 212.08(2)(i) (2017) and Florida Administrative Code Rule 12A-1.0215(6) (2017) regarding the taxability of the sale of certain animal food, ...
• Department of Financial Services
  • Finance
    • ByteFederal, LLC,; The petitioner sought a declaratory statement from the Office on 1) whether a money services business license pursuant to Chapter 560, Florida Statutes would be required for a business wishing to dispense Bitcoin in exchange for U....

6. Announcements and Objection Reports of the Joint Administrative

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

7. Notices Regarding Bids, Proposals and Purchasing

• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • Brasfield & Gorrie, LLC
    • Other Agencies and Organizations, Brasfield & Gorrie, LLC
• Department of Management Services
  • Division of Building Construction
    • Department of Management Services, Division of Building Construction
• Department of Environmental Protection
  • Departmental
    • Department of Environmental Protection, Departmental
• Florida Housing Finance Corporation
  • Departmental
    • Florida Housing Finance Corporation, Departmental
    • Florida Housing Finance Corporation, Departmental
• Department of Environmental Protection
  • Departmental
    • Department of Environmental Protection, Departmental

8. Miscellaneous

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