Vol. 44, No. 26 (02/07/2018)

1. Proposed Rules

• Agency for Health Care Administration
  • Certificate of Need
    • The Agency is proposing to amend Rule 59C-1.005, F.A.C., to add exemption criteria pursuant to statutory changes during the 2017 legislative session to 408.036 (3), F.S.
      • Due of Comment: 2/28/2018
• Department of Children and Families
  • Economic Self-Sufficiency Program
    • The Department intends to amend rule 65A-1.603, F.A.C., to update the standard utility allowances.
      • Due of Comment: 2/28/2018
• Department of Health
  • Board of Pharmacy
    • The Board proposes the rule amendment to add another vaccine to the list which may be administered by persons certified pursuant to Section 465.189, F.S.
      • Due of Comment: 2/28/2018
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Board of Professional Engineers
    • The purpose of the amendment is to update the Boards rules to be more consistent with the ABET standards, and to provide additional means of resolving basis science deficiencies.
      • Due of Comment: 2/28/2018
• Water Management Districts
  • Northwest Florida Water Management District
    • The overall purpose is to repeal a rule and clarify a rule for consistency with Florida Statutes.
      • Due of Comment: 2/28/2018
    • The overall purpose is to update existing rules to delete redundant and unnecessary rules, clarify rules, incorporate referenced material, and update rule references.
      • Due of Comment: 2/28/2018
    • The overall purpose is to update existing rules for consistency with Florida Statutes and deleting obsolete rules.
      • Due of Comment: 2/28/2018

2. Notices of Changes, Corrections and Withdrawals

• Department of Children and Families
  • Departmental
    • Applicant/Recipient Fair Hearings, Hearings Request and Notification of Right to Hearings, Right to Request a Hearing, Hearings Request, Time Limits in Which to Request a Hearing, Rejection of Hearing Request, Action to Reduce or Discontinue ...
• Agency for Health Care Administration
  • Medicaid
    • Payment Methodology for Nursing Home Services

3. Petitions and Dispositions Regarding Rule Variance or Waiver

• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Division of Hotels and Restaurants
    • a Routine Variance for Subparagraph 61C-1.004(1)(a), Florida Administrative Code and Paragraph 5-202.11(A), 2009 FDA Food Code from Cruisers Frozen Yogurt of Titusville located in Titusville. The above referenced F.A.C. addresses the requirement ...
• Department of Health
  • Board of Massage Therapy
    • Thania McElroy seeking a variance or waiver of Rule 64B7-32.003, F.A.C. regarding the 500-hour minimum requirement for board approved massage schools. Comments on this petition should be filed with the Board of Massage Therapy, 4052 Bald Cypress ...
    • of the issuance of an Order regarding the Petition for Variance or Waiver, filed on December 29, 2017, by Erin M. Wheeler. The Notice of Petition for Waiver or Variance was published in Vol. 44, No. 03, of the January 4, 2018 Florida Administrative ...
    • of the issuance of an Order regarding the Petition for Variance or Waiver, filed on December 29, 2017, by Colleen Marie Egan. The Notice of Petition for Waiver or Variance was published in Vol. 44, No. 03, of the January 4, 2018 Florida ...
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • State Boxing Commission
    • variance or waiver, filed by Juan Felix Luzbet of Koko Sports Management, LLC. The Petitioner seeks a variance or waiver of Rules 61K1-3.019, 61K1-3.029, and 61K1-3.033, F.A.C. The Petitioner has designated the information contained with the ...
  • 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 HM Retail LLC located in Orlando. The above referenced F.A.C. addresses the requirement that each establishment ...
• Department of Health
  • Board of Psychology
    • Of the issuance of an Order regarding the Petition for Waiver and Variance, filed on December 28, 2017, by Chi-ching Chaung. The Notice was published in Volume 44, No. 02, of the Florida Administrative Register, on January 3, 2018. Petitioner ...
  • School Psychology
    • from Donna Eaves seeking a permanent variance from the examination score reporting requirement of the rule that documentation of a passing score be submitted directly to the Department by the test administration agency allowing the Department to ...

4. Notices of Meetings, Workshops and Public Hearings

• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Board of Accountancy
    • The Committee on Continuing Professional Education will meet to discuss items relating to CPE credits.; February 28, 2018, 9:30 a.m.; Teleconference Conference Number: 1-888-670-3525 Conference Code: 4694532213
      • Hearing Meeting: Teleconference Conference Number: 1-888-670-3525 Conference Code: 4694532213
• Department of Health
  • Division of Health Access and Tobacco
    • This is a meeting of Policy Subcommittee of the Tobacco Advisory Council, an Advisory Council required by section 381.84 Florida Statutes. The council provides advice to the Department of Health relating to the Comprehensive Tobacco Education and ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Call 1(888)670-3525, enter participant code: 5720848571 then #
• Water Management Districts
  • Northwest Florida Water Management District
    • In accordance with the timeframe set forth in section 120.525, Florida Statutes, a public opening is hereby noticed within the timeline for the Invitation to Bid (ITB) 18B-005 - 2018 ALTHA SOUTH TIMBER SALE.; February 19, 2018, 2:30 p.m. EST; ...
      • Hearing Meeting: District Headquarters, 81 Water Management Drive, Havana, FL 32333.
• Department of Elder Affairs
  • Division of Volunteer and Community Services
    • The Alzheimer’s Disease Advisory Committee, composed of 10 members to be selected by the Governor, advises the Department of Elder Affairs regarding legislative, programmatic, and administrative matters that relate to Alzheimer’s disease victims and ...
      • Hearing Meeting: SunCom Conference Call Line Call-In Number: 1-888-670-3525 Passcode:6499927145
• Department of Children and Families
  • Family Safety and Preservation Program
    • The purpose of the meeting is for the Independent Living Services Advisory Council to conduct general Council business and continue their efforts of reviewing the implementation and operation of Extended Foster Care, Postsecondary Education Services ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Conference Call Number: 1-888-670-3525 Participant Code: 671 5356 658#
    • The purpose of the meeting is for the Independent Living Services Advisory Council to conduct general Council business and continue their efforts of reviewing the implementation and operation of Extended Foster Care, Postsecondary Education Services ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Conference Call Number: 1-888-670-3525 Participant Code: 671 5356 658#
    • The purpose of the meeting is for the Independent Living Services Advisory Council to conduct general Council business and continue their efforts of reviewing the implementation and operation of Extended Foster Care, Postsecondary Education Services ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Conference Call Number: 1-888-670-3525 Participant Code: 671 5356 658#
    • The purpose of the meeting is for the Independent Living Services Advisory Council to conduct general Council business and continue their efforts of reviewing the implementation and operation of Extended Foster Care, Postsecondary Education Services ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Conference Call Number: 1-888-670-3525 Participant Code: 671 5356 658#
• Department of the Lottery
  • Departmental
    • The Florida Lottery will open Bids received in response to the Invitation to Bid: Ticket Dispensers & Related Commodities (Project #037-16/17) and will read aloud the names of the submitting vendors. ; Friday, February 23, 2018, 3:30 p.m. Eastern ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Florida Lottery Headquarters, 250 Marriott Drive, Tallahassee, Florida 32301
• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • Walton County Health Department
    • Various Board information; February 15, 2018, 11:30 a.m.; Walton County Health Department
      • Hearing Meeting: Walton County Health Department
  • Moffitt Cancer Center & Research Institute
    • A RE-NOTICE....to advise of a public meeting of the MMRE board members; February 12, 2018, 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.; Moffitt Business Center, 1st. Floor meeting room, 12653 Telecom Drive, Tampa, FL 33637
      • Hearing Meeting: Moffitt Business Center, 1st. Floor meeting room, 12653 Telecom Drive, Tampa, FL 33637
• Regional Planning Councils
  • South Florida Regional Planning Council
    • Update on termination of existing lease at 3440 Hollywood Boulevard, Suite 140, Hollywood, FL 33021 and possible new lease at One Oakwood Boulevard, Suite 230/250, Hollywood, FL 33020.; Tuesday, February 13, 2018, 8:30 a.m; South Florida Regional ...
      • Hearing Meeting: South Florida Regional Planning Council, 3440 Hollywood Boulevard, Suite 140, Hollywood, Florida 33021
• Department of Education
  • State Board of Education
    • On December 19, 2016, the United States Department of Education’s Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services released updated regulations to the Individual with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) governing the calculation of significant ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Conference call, 888.419.5570, code 87277982 and Adobe Connect https://fcim.adobeconnect.com/_a826517396/cceis/
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Construction Industry Licensing Board
    • CE/Exams/Public Awareness Committee of the Board.; Tuesday, March 13, 2018 at 10:00 am; Telephone conference number: 1(888)670-3525, participant code: 293 872 3619
      • Hearing Meeting: Telephone conference number: 1(888)670-3525, participant code: 293 872 3619
    • General business, disciplinary and committee meetings of the Board.; Wednesday, March 14, 2018, 12:00 noon; Thursday, March 15, 2018, 8:30 am; Friday, March 16, 2018, 8:30 am; Hilton St. Augustine Historic Bayfront, 32 Avenida Menendez, St. ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Hilton St. Augustine Historic Bayfront, 32 Avenida Menendez, St. Augustine, FL 32084, 904.829.2277
• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • Commission for Florida Law Enforcement Accreditation, Inc.
    • Review of proposed standards revisions; February 14, 2018 at 10:00AM-12:00PM; Bryant Building 620 S. Meridian Street 2nd floor conference room 272 Tallahassee, FL 32399
      • Hearing Meeting: Bryant Building 620 S. Meridian Street 2nd floor conference room 272 Tallahassee, FL 32399
• Department of Environmental Protection
  • Departmental
    • Pursuant to 40 CFR 51.102, the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) announces a public hearing and opportunity to offer comments on a proposed revision to Florida’s State Implementation Plan (SIP) under the Clean Air Act. This proposed SIP ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Department of Environmental Protection, Bob Martinez Center, 2600 Blair Stone Road, Room 195, Tallahassee, Florida.
• Department of Education
  • Division of Florida Colleges
    • Regular meeting; February 13, 2018; AO
      • Hearing Meeting: AO
    • Presidential Search Committee meeting; February 13, 2018; ATC
      • Hearing Meeting: ATC
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Construction Industry Licensing Board
    • To review complaints in which a determination of the existence of probable cause has already been made.; February 27, 2018, 10:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. EST; Department of Business and Professional Regulation, Office of the General Counsel, 2601 Blair ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Department of Business and Professional Regulation, Office of the General Counsel, 2601 Blair Stone Road, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-2202.
• Public Service Commission
  • Departmental
    • To discuss and make decisions on matters affecting Commission operations. Internal Affairs Agendas and FPSC contact information is available at www.floridapsc.com. ADA: In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, persons needing a ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Room 105, Gerald L. Gunter Building, 2540 Shumard Oak Boulevard, Tallahassee, Florida.
• Department of State
  • Departmental
    • In accordance with Section 120.525, Florida Statutes, a bid opening is hereby noticed for the following Invitation to Bid Number: DOS ITB 01/18-13, titled, Pole Barn – Governor Martin House. The Department reserves the right to issue amendments, ...
      • Hearing Meeting: R.A. Gray Building, 500 S. Bronough Street, Room #428, Tallahassee, FL 32399
    • In accordance with Section 120.525, Florida Statutes, a public meeting is hereby noticed for the following Invitation to Bid Number: DOS ITB 01/18-13, titled, Pole Barn – Governor Martin House. The meeting is a Mandatory Pre-Bid Conference/Site ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Governor Martin House, 1001 Desoto Drive, Tallahassee, FL 32301
• Public Service Commission
  • Departmental
    • The purpose of this workshop is to obtain stakeholder comment on the amendment of the water and wastewater rules listed above. Docket No. 20170222-WS ; March 1, 2018, immediately following the Commission’s Agenda Conference and Internal Affairs ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Room 105, Gerald L. Gunter Building, 2540 Shumard Oak Boulevard, Tallahassee, FL 32399-0850.

5. Notices of Petitions and Dispositions Regarding Declaratory Stat

• Department of Financial Services
  • Division of State Fire Marshal
    • Charles B. Parks on February 2, 2018.; The Petition asks if 633.202, Florida Statutes, prohibit the enforcement of NFPA 1, section 11.10, 2015 Edition, in buildings under 75 feet in height.
• Department of Health
  • Board of Massage Therapy
    • Lynda I. Soto, on February 2, 2018.; The Petitioner seeks a Declaratory Statement from the Board regarding 480.033 F.S. as to whether the use of Lipo Laser Treatment by using the FDA approved spa grade equipment lies within the scope of practice of ...
    • CAC-Florida Medical Centers, LLC; Continucare MDHC, LLC; Continucare Medical Management, Inc., on February 1, 2018; The Petitioners seek clarification of Section 480.43, F.S. regarding whether their clinics are required to maintain massage ...

6. 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 Central Florida
    • Department of Education, University of Central Florida
    • Department of Education, University of Central Florida
• Water Management Districts
  • St. Johns River Water Management District
    • Water Management Districts, St. Johns River Water Management District

7. Miscellaneous

• 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
• Agency for Health Care Administration
  • Certificate of Need
    • Agency for Health Care Administration, Certificate of Need
    • Agency for Health Care Administration, Certificate of Need
• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • City of Gainesville
    • Other Agencies and Organizations, City of Gainesville
• 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