Vol. 47, No. 40 (03/01/2021)

1. Notices of Development of Proposed Rules and Negotiated Rulemaking

• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Florida Building Commission
    • To clarify rule provisions, including the designation of online and distance courses, and improve the submission of course materials.

2. Proposed Rules

• Department of Children and Families
  • Mental Health Program
    • The Department intends to amend rule chapter 65E-25, F.A.C., to align them with current law and practice. The rules have not been amended since they were adopted in 2001.
      • Due of Comment: 3/22/2021

3. Notices of Changes, Corrections and Withdrawals

• Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission
  • Marine Fisheries
    • Western Dry Rocks Seasonal Closure

4. Petitions and Dispositions Regarding Rule Variance or Waiver

• Agency for Health Care Administration
  • Medicaid
    • On November 12, 2020, Petitioner, A.S., submitted a Petition for Waiver from Rules 59A-4.1295(7)(d) and 59G-4.290(7) (“Petition”). Rule 59A-4.1295(7)(d) of the Florida Administrative Code states that nursing homes “must ....
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Division of Hotels and Restaurants
    • On February 26, 2021, the Division issued an order. The Final Order was in response to a Petition for an emergency permanent Variance from The Ocean Cloverleaf, filed February 15, 2021, and advertised on February 18, 2021, ....
• Department of Management Services
  • Public Employees Relations Commission
    • On January 14, 2021, the Public Employees Relations Commission issued a final order in Case No. MS-2020-085 granting an unopposed emergency petition for variance from Florida Administrative Code Rule 60CC-4.002 filed by ....
    • On February 24, 2021, the Public Employees Relations Commission issued a final order in Case No. MS-2021-007 granting an unopposed emergency petition for variance from Florida Administrative Code Rule 60CC-4.002 filed by ....

5. Notices of Meetings, Workshops and Public Hearings

• Department of Environmental Protection
  • Departmental
    • On December 3, 2020, the Department published proposed amendments to Florida Administrative Code Chapter 62-640, F.A.C., to ensure the proper ....  May 27, 2021, 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.  Virtual meeting - Parties can register to ...