Vol. 46, No. 49 (03/11/2020)

1. Notices of Development of Proposed Rules and Negotiated Rulemaking

• Department of Environmental Protection
  • Departmental
    • The purpose of the proposed rule is to reduce the deductible amount for the Abandoned Tank Restoration Program (ATRP) from $500.00 to $0.00 thereby reducing the participant's costs in participating in the ATRP (or their costs in applying for a ...

2. Proposed Rules

• Department of Health
  • Board of Clinical Laboratory Personnel
    • The purpose of the rule amendment is to update the language for a technologist.
      • Due of Comment: 4/1/2020
  • Board of Opticianry
    • The proposed rule amendment is intended to incorporate the revised application for apprenticeship requirements and training programs.
      • Due of Comment: 4/1/2020
  • Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy and Mental Health Counseling
    • The purpose of the rule amendment is to update the language for terms of probation.
      • Due of Comment: 4/1/2020
  • Board of Psychology
    • The Board proposes the rule amendment to simplify the procedure for licensees to reactivate inactive licenses.
      • Due of Comment: 4/1/2020
• Department of Corrections
  • Departmental
    • To clarify and update the Department’s rule related to community release programs.
      • Due of Comment: 4/1/2020

3. Petitions and Dispositions Regarding Rule Variance or Waiver

• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Division of Hotels and Restaurants
    • On February 26, 2020 the Division of Hotels and Restaurants received a Petition for an Emergency Variance for Subparagraph 61C-1.004(1)(a), Florida Administrative Code and Paragraph 5-202.11(A), 2017 FDA Food Code from GUACAMOLITO BAR LLC located in ...
    • On February 26, 2020 the Division of Hotels and Restaurants received a Petition for an Emergency Variance for Subparagraph 61C-1.004(2)(a), Florida Administrative Code, Paragraph 61C-4.010(7), Florida Administrative Code, Paragraph 61C-4.010(6), ...
• Department of Environmental Protection
  • Beaches and Coastal Systems
    • variance pursuant to section 120.542, F.S. from Collier County Parks and Recreation. The petition requested a variance from Rule 62B-33.005(9) to provide improved ADA access to the boardwalk at the Vanderbilt Beach Access Point. Rule 62B-33.005(9), ...
    • That it has issued an order on March 6, 2020 granting Matt and Pat Millen’s Petition for a Variance. The Petition was received on January 21, 2020. Notice of receipt of this Petition was published in the Florida Administrative Register on January 27,...
• Department of Health
  • Board of Psychology
    • Variance or Waiver filed by Marzia Giua. Petitioner seeks a variance or waiver of Rule 64B19-11.005(c), F.A.C., with regard to the requirement that a supervisor is either licensed Florida psychologist in good standing with the Board, or a doctoral-...
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Division of Hotels and Restaurants
    • a Routine Variance for Subparagraph 61C-1.004(1)(a), Florida Administrative Code, Paragraph 5-202.11(A), 2017 FDA Food Code, Paragraph 4-301.12(A), 2017 FDA Food Code, Paragraph 61C-4.010(5), Florida Administrative Code,Section 5-203.13, 2017 FDA ...
• Department of Health
  • Board of Optometry
    • waiver or variance filed by Jacqueline Zapata. Petitioner is seeking a variance or waiver of Rule 64B13-4.001(1)(d)2. and 3., F.A.C., which states in part that the licensure examination authorized in section 463.006(2), F.S., shall consist of four ...
    • waiver or variance filed by Karen Ottenheimer. Petitioner is seeking a variance or waiver of Rule 64B13-4.001(1)(d)2. and 3., F.A.C., which states in part that the licensure examination authorized in section 463.006(2), F.S., shall consist of four ...
    • waiver or variance filed by Cristy Witt. Petitioner is seeking a variance or waiver of Rule 64B13-4.001(1)(d)2. and 3., F.A.C., which states in part that the licensure examination authorized in section 463.006(2), F.S., shall consist of four parts ...

4. Notices of Meetings, Workshops and Public Hearings

• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Board of Pilot Commissioners
    • Deputy Pilot Advancements. ; April 1, 2020, 9:30 a.m.; 1 (888) 585-9008, participant passcode: 491089625
      • Hearing Meeting: 1 (888) 585-9008, participant passcode: 491089625
• Department of Health
  • Board of Podiatric Medicine
    • Emergency Rule and general board business involving discussion and actions, including, but not limited to: general board business, application reviews, declaratory statements, and petitions of variance or waiver.; March 18, 2020 at 9:00 A.M. EST; ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Teleconference Call - Dial-in # 888-585-9008, Conference Code 744-469-610
  • Board of Nursing Home Administrators
    • General board business, to include licensure.; April 10, 2020, 9:00 a.m.; (888)585-9008, 136-103-141
      • Hearing Meeting: (888)585-9008, 136-103-141
• Water Management Districts
  • St. Johns River Water Management District
    • Discussion of agricultural cost share projects and project ranking.; March 24, 2020, 9:30 a.m.; 601 South Lake Destiny, Suite 200, Maitland, Florida 32751
      • Hearing Meeting: 601 South Lake Destiny, Suite 200, Maitland, Florida 32751
• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • Florida College System Risk Management Consortium
    • General business matters.; March 10, 2020, 10:00 a.m.; Conference Call
      • Hearing Meeting: Conference Call
• Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
  • Division of Food Safety
    • The purpose of the Council is to serve as a forum for presenting, investigating, and evaluating issues of current importance to the assurance of a safe and secure food supply. The Council shall consider the development of appropriate advice or ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Eyster Auditorium, 3125 Conner Blvd., Tallahassee, FL 32399
• Department of Transportation
  • Departmental
    • State Road (S.R.) 44 at Interstate 95 (I-95) Interchange Improvements, Volusia County Financial Project Identification (FPID) No.: 442932-1 Project Description: The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) invites all persons ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Advent Health New Smyrna Beach Medical Plaza, 125 Florida Memorial Parkway, New Smyrna Beach, FL 32168
• Department of Children and Families
  • Agency for Persons with Disabilities
    • The subject area to be addressed is Proposed Rule 65G-12.002, Florida Administrative Code, relating to electronic visit verification for providers of personal care services, home health services, or both rendered to clients requiring an in-home ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Agency for Persons with Disabilities, 4030 Esplanade Way, Room 301, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0950
• Water Management Districts
  • St. Johns River Water Management District
    • The CFWI is a collaborative effort among government agencies formed to address water resource issues in the area known as the Central Florida Water Initiative. Pursuant to section 373.709(1), Florida Statutes, the public workshops are meetings to ...
      • Hearing Meeting: SEE BELOW. DATE AND TIME: Friday, April 3, 2020 10:00 a.m. PLACE: Orlando Utilities Commission (OUC), Large Conference Room, 3800 Gardenia Avenue, Orlando, FL 32839 DATE AND TIME: Tuesday, April 7, 2020 10:00 a.m. PLACE: Osceola Heritage Park, UF/IFAS Extension – Osceola County, 1921 Kissimmee Valley Lane, Kissimmee, FL 34744 DATE AND TIME: Thursday, April 23, 2020 10:00 a.m. PLACE: Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS), 170 Century Blvd., Bartow, FL 33830 DATE AND TIME: Thursday, April 30, 2020 5:00 p.m. PLACE: St. Johns River Water Management District (SJRWMD), Governing Board Room, 4049 Reid Street, Palatka, FL 32177
• Department of Health
  • Board of Chiropractic Medicine
    • Continuing Education Courses affected by COVID-19.; March 18, 2020, 9:00 a.m.; (888) 585-9008, 136-103-141
      • Hearing Meeting: (888) 585-9008, 136-103-141
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Board of Professional Engineers
    • general business of the committee. If you would like to participate in the call, please contact Rebecca Sammons at 850.521.0500 ext. 114 at least 10 days prior to the date of the meeting. The call in number is 888-392-4560 (you will need to contact ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Embassy Suites-USF/Busch Gardens 3705 Spectrum Blvd Tampa, FL 33612
• Department of Health
  • Board of Podiatric Medicine
    • General board business involving discussion and actions, including, but not limited to: general board business, licensure applications, rules and disciplinary matters.; March 30, 2020, 9:00 a.m.; Teleconference Meeting – Dial-in number: 888-585-9008,...
      • Hearing Meeting: Teleconference Meeting – Dial-in number: 888-585-9008, Participant Code: 744-469-610
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Board of Professional Engineers
    • planning session for the corporation.; April 7, 2020 at 1pm or soon thereafter ; Embassy Suites-USF/Busch Gardens 3705 Spectrum Blvd Tampa, FL 33612
      • Hearing Meeting: Embassy Suites-USF/Busch Gardens 3705 Spectrum Blvd Tampa, FL 33612
    • general business of the corporation.; April 8, 2020 at 10am or soon thereafter; Embassy Suites-USF/Busch Gardens 3705 Spectrum Blvd Tampa, FL 33612
      • Hearing Meeting: Embassy Suites-USF/Busch Gardens 3705 Spectrum Blvd Tampa, FL 33612
    • general business of the board.; April 8, 2020 at 1pm or soon thereafter and April 9, 2020 at 8:30am or soon thereafter; Embassy Suites-USF/Busch Gardens 3705 Spectrum Blvd Tampa, FL 33612
      • Hearing Meeting: Embassy Suites-USF/Busch Gardens 3705 Spectrum Blvd Tampa, FL 33612
    • Review applications for licensure and other general business of the committees.; at the conclusion of the board meeting on April 8, 2020; Embassy Suites-USF/Busch Gardens 3705 Spectrum Blvd Tampa, FL 33612
      • Hearing Meeting: Embassy Suites-USF/Busch Gardens 3705 Spectrum Blvd Tampa, FL 33612
• Water Management Districts
  • South Florida Water Management District
    • A public meeting to discuss regulatory matters. The public and stakeholders are invited to participate at District Headquarters, or any of the locations below, to provide input on certain regulatory matters. The meeting will also be livestreamed on ...
      • Hearing Meeting: SFWMD Headquarters, B-1 Building, 3301 Gun Club Road, West Palm Beach, FL 33406
• Department of Health
  • Division of Family Health Services
    • The Information Clearinghouse on Developmental Disabilities Advisory Council will provide technical assistance to the Department of Health in the establishment of a website of resource information related to Down syndrome or other prenatally ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Florida Department of Health, 2585 Merchants Row Blvd., Suite 135Q, Tallahassee, FL 32399 or by telephone at 1-877-309-2073 Access Code: 145-319-325 and online at https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/145319325
• Department of Environmental Protection
  • Departmental
    • The Department of Environmental Protection (Department) has proposed to amend Chapter 62-330, F.A.C., Environmental Resource Permitting. These amendments streamline and clarify language for regulated entities that would require a State 404 Program ...
      • Hearing Meeting: This hearing will be held in person and broadcast via webinar. Parties can register to attend the webinar via their personal computers with audio by telephone (regular long distance telephone charges will apply) or by speakers connected to their computer (no telephone charges will apply). Webinar registration is via https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/1772606663095311884. Alternatively, persons may attend in person at the following location where staff will be present to accept comments: Florida Department of Environmental Protection, Bob Martinez Building, Room 609, 2600 Blair Stone Road, Tallahassee, FL 32399.
    • The Department proposes to create Chapter 62-331, F.A.C., to implement the State 404 Program by including requirements of federal law that are not already addressed in existing state regulations for dredge and fill permitting. The creation of this ...
      • Hearing Meeting: This hearing will be held in person and broadcast via webinar. Parties can register to attend the webinar via their personal computers with audio by telephone (regular long distance telephone charges will apply) or by speakers connected to their computer (no telephone charges will apply). Webinar registration is via https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/1772606663095311884. Alternatively, persons may attend in person at the following location where staff will be present to accept comments: Florida Department of Environmental Protection, Bob Martinez Building, Room 609, 2600 Blair Stone Road, Tallahassee, FL 32399.

5. Notices of Petitions and Dispositions Regarding Declaratory Stat

• Department of Financial Services
  • Finance
    • Farnam Street Financial, Inc.; On 3/10/2020 the Petition was WITHDRAWN,. The petition sought a declaratory statement from the Office whether (an equipment leasing company requires licensure as a Sales Finance Company) under Chapter 520, Florida ...

6. Miscellaneous

• Executive Office of the Governor
  • Division of Emergency Management
    • Executive Office of the Governor, Division of Emergency Management
• Agency for Health Care Administration
  • Certificate of Need
    • Agency for Health Care Administration, Certificate of Need
• 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 Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles, Division of Motor Vehicles
• Department of State
  • Departmental
    • Department of State, Departmental