Vol. 42, No. 50 (03/14/2016)

1. Notices of Development of Proposed Rules and Negotiated Rulemaking

• Water Management Districts
  • Suwannee River Water Management District
    • The Suwannee River Water Management District (District) gives notice that it is initiating rulemaking to amend Rule 40B-1.106 for the purpose of incorporating by reference a revised memorandum of understanding between Suwannee River Water Management ...
• Department of Health
  • Board of Osteopathic Medicine
    • The Board proposes the development of a rule amendment to address prescribing of controlled substances for treatment of psychiatric disorders via telemedicine.
  • Board of Optometry
    • The Board proposes the development of a rule amendment to consider the criteria for examination requirements.
• Department of Financial Services
  • Division of State Fire Marshal
    • To develop the 6th Edition of the Florida Fire Prevention Code. Pursuant to Section 633.202, F.S., the State Fire Marshal is directed to adopt a new edition of the Florida Fire Prevention Code every third year. The new code is scheduled to be ...

2. Proposed Rules

• Department of Environmental Protection
  • Departmental
    • The proposed rule amendments incorporate by reference changes made by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) between July 1, 2014, and June 30, 2015, to the federal hazardous waste regulations. The Florida Department of Environmental ...
      • Due of Comment: 4/4/2016
• Agency for Health Care Administration
  • Health Facility and Agency Licensing
    • The Agency is proposing to create a new rule chapter regarding residents’ rights in assisted living facilities licensed by the Agency. Section 429.28, Florida Statutes, directs the Agency to adopt rules for uniform standards and compliance with ...
      • Due of Comment: 4/4/2016
• Department of Children and Families
  • Economic Self-Sufficiency Program
    • To revise the Family-Related Medicaid eligibility policies and procedure used to implement the Florida Family-Related Medicaid Program so that the requirements of the Affordable Care Act that govern the Florida Family-Related Medicaid coverage ...
      • Due of Comment: 4/4/2016
• Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
  • Division of Standards
    • The purpose of this proposed rule is to update the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Handbooks 130 (Section: Uniform Packaging and Labeling Regulation) and 133 adopted in this rule chapter to the 2016 versions of each.
      • Due of Comment: 4/4/2016
    • The purpose of this proposed rule is to update the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Handbook 130 (Section: Uniform Regulation for the Voluntary Registration of Servicepersons and Service Agencies for Commercial Weighing and ...
      • Due of Comment: 4/4/2016
    • The purpose of this proposed rule is to update the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Handbook 44 as adopted in this rule chapter to the 2016 version.
      • Due of Comment: 4/4/2016
    • The purpose of this proposed rule is to update the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Handbook 130 (Section: Uniform Regulation for the Method of Sale of Commodities) as adopted in this rule chapter to the 2016 version.
      • Due of Comment: 4/4/2016
    • The purpose of this proposed rule is to update the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Handbook 130 (Section: Examination Procedure for Price Verification) as adopted in this rule chapter to the 2016 version.
      • Due of Comment: 4/4/2016
• Agency for Health Care Administration
  • Medicaid
    • The purpose of the amendment to Rule 59G-4.251, Florida Administrative Code, is to establish the reimbursement methodology for prescribed drug claims in the Florida Medicaid program. The amendment also revises the rule title to Prescribed Drugs ...
      • Due of Comment: 4/4/2016
    • The purpose of the amendment to Rule 59G-4.140, Florida Administrative Code, is to incorporate by reference the Florida Medicaid Hospice Services Coverage Policy, __________.
      • Due of Comment: 4/4/2016

3. Notices of Changes, Corrections and Withdrawals

• Agency for Health Care Administration
  • Medicaid
    • Dental Services
  • Certificate of Need
    • Hospital Inpatient General Psychiatric Services, Hospital Inpatient Substance Abuse Services

4. Petitions and Dispositions Regarding Rule Variance or Waiver

• Department of Transportation
  • Departmental
    • a variance from Hillsborough Area Regional Transit Authority (HART) seeking a variance from the provisions of Rule 14-73.001, F.A.C. Rule 14-73.001 establishes requirements for the recipients of the Department’s transit grant funds. HART proposes ...
• Department of Law Enforcement
  • Division of Local Law Enforcement Assistance
    • On February 12, 2016, pursuant to notice, at a meeting held in Tallahassee, Florida, the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (Department) considered a petition for temporary waiver of Rule 11D-10.003(3), F.A.C. by Steve Casey, Executive Director, ...
• Department of Health
  • Board of Nursing
    • waiver or variance filed by Nursing School of Excellence Inc., from Rule 64B9-15.005(6), F.A.C., with regard to the program’s lack of test takers. Comments on this petition should be filed with the Board of Nursing, Joe R. Baker, Jr, Executive ...
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Construction Industry Licensing Board
    • Department of Business and Professional Regulation, Construction Industry Licensing Board
    • of the issuance of an Order regarding the Petition for Variance or Waiver, filed on September 18, 2015, by Kent M. Kolovich The Notice of Petition for Waiver or Variance was published in Vol. 41, No. 193, of the October 5, 2015, Florida ...
  • Division of Hotels and Restaurants
    • a Routine Variance for Paragraph 61C-4.010(7) Florida Administrative Code and Paragraph 61C-4.010(6), Florida Administrative Code from T&G Bakery & Restaurant located in North Miami. The above referenced F.A.C. addresses the requirement that at ...
    • Sand Dollar III located in St. Augustine, FL. Petitioner seeks a permanent variance of the requirements of ASME A17.1, Sections 211.3, 211.4, 211.5, 211.6, 211.7, 211.8, 1998 edition as adopted by 61C-5.001(1), Florida Administrative Code that ...

5. Notices of Meetings, Workshops and Public Hearings

• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • ATKINS - Bartow
    • This hearing offers people the opportunity to express their views about the location, conceptual design, and social, economic, and environmental effects of the proposed widening of this segment of US 27 from existing four lanes to six lanes and ...
      • Hearing Meeting: South Lake Wales Church of God, 210 Presidents Drive, Lake Wales, FL
• Department of Transportation
  • Departmental
    • FDOT is designing a project on State Road 60 for 5.3 miles from Diesel Road to the Hillsborough County Line. The project resurfaces the roadway and includes drainage improvements, guardrail installation and median modifications. As a safety ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Willow Oak Assembly of God, 4045 Bailey Road, Mulberry, FL 33860
• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • HDR Engineering, Inc. - PENSACOLA
    • The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT), in cooperation with the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) and the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) at Tyndall Air Force Base (Tyndall AFB), will hold a public hearing for the above-referenced ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Springfield Community Center, 3728 East Third Street, Springfield, FL
• Department of Environmental Protection
  • Office of the Secretary
    • To conduct general business of the Council as well as discuss, select and prioritize the regional trail system projects that will be recommended to the Florida Department of Transportation for consideration to receive Shared Use Non-motorized Trail ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Conference Room A, Douglas Building, Florida Department of Environmental Protection, 3900 Commonwealth Blvd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-3000
• Department of State
  • Division of Elections
    • The Elections Canvassing Commission will meet to certify the official results for the March 15, 2016, Presidential Preference Primary Election per sections 102.111 and 103.101, Florida Statutes.; Tuesday, March 29, 2016, at 9:00 a.m.; Cabinet ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Cabinet Meeting Room, LL03, The Capitol, Tallahassee, Florida
• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • Center for Independent Living in Central Florida, Inc.
    • Full Board Meeting to review agency Strategic Plan; March 29, 2016 at 8:00 a.m.; 720 North Denning Drive, Winter Park, FL
      • Hearing Meeting: 720 North Denning Drive, Winter Park, FL
• Regional Planning Councils
  • North Central Florida Regional Planning Council
    • To conduct the regular business of the North Central Florida Regional Planning Council.; March 24, 2016 at 7:30 p.m.; Holiday Inn Hotel and Suites, Suwannee Room, 213 Southwest Commerce Boulevard, Lake City, Florida.
      • Hearing Meeting: Holiday Inn Hotel and Suites, Suwannee Room, 213 Southwest Commerce Boulevard, Lake City, Florida.
    • To conduct the regular business of the Program Committee of the North Central Florida Regional Planning Council.; March 24, 2016 at 6:30 p.m.; Holiday Inn Hotel and Suites, Olustee Room, 213 Southwest Commerce Boulevard, Lake City, Florida.
      • Hearing Meeting: Holiday Inn Hotel and Suites, Olustee Room, 213 Southwest Commerce Boulevard, Lake City, Florida.
    • To conduct the regular business of the Executive Committee of the North Central Florida Regional Planning Council.; March 24, 2016 at 6:00 p.m.; Holiday Inn Hotel and Suites, Olustee Room, 213 Southwest Commerce Boulevard, Lake City, Florida.
      • Hearing Meeting: Holiday Inn Hotel and Suites, Olustee Room, 213 Southwest Commerce Boulevard, Lake City, Florida.
    • To conduct the regular business of the Regional Planning Committee of the North Central Florida Regional Planning Council.; March 24, 2016 at 6:30 p.m.; Holiday Inn Hotel and Suites, Suwannee Room, 213 Southwest Commerce Boulevard, Lake City, ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Holiday Inn Hotel and Suites, Suwannee Room, 213 Southwest Commerce Boulevard, Lake City, Florida.
    • To conduct the regular business of the Clearinghouse Committee of the North Central Florida Regional Planning Council.; March 24, 2016 at 6:00 p.m.; Holiday Inn Hotel and Suites, Suwannee Room, 213 Southwest Commerce Boulevard, Lake City, Florida.
      • Hearing Meeting: Holiday Inn Hotel and Suites, Suwannee Room, 213 Southwest Commerce Boulevard, Lake City, Florida.
• State Board of Administration
  • Departmental
    • Regularly scheduled meeting of the Participant Local Government Advisory Council. The PLGAC is a six-member advisory council, which reviews the administration of the Local Government Surplus Funds Trust Fund (aka Florida PRIME) and makes ...
      • Hearing Meeting: State Board of Administration, 1801 Hermitage Blvd., Hermitage Conference Room, Tallahassee, Florida 32308. Attendees should check-in at the reception desk. On-site parking available.
• Department of Health
  • Division of Medical Quality Assurance
    • General business of the Board.; May 20, 2016, 9:00 a.m.; St Petersburg Marriott Clearwater 12600 Roosevelt Blvd St Petersburg FL 33716
      • Hearing Meeting: St Petersburg Marriott Clearwater 12600 Roosevelt Blvd St Petersburg FL 33716
• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • Sunshine State Governmental Financing Commission
    • Special Meeting of Board of Directors; Monday, March 21, 2016, 1:00 P.M. (EDT); Via conference call. This special meeting of the Commission will be conducted through the use of communications media technology, as authorized by section 163.01(18), ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Via conference call. This special meeting of the Commission will be conducted through the use of communications media technology, as authorized by section 163.01(18), Florida Statutes. Persons desiring to attend the meeting may do so by conference call which may be in listen-only mode during Commission deliberations and action, or at other times not designated for public comment. A copy of the agenda, conference-call dial-in instructions, and directions to the location of the hosting facility designated for public use of communications media technology (conference call) for this meeting may be obtained from the agency contact listed below. Any one not having access to a telephone will be entitled to use the telephone facilities located in Room 100, Clerk of the Circuit Court – Leon County, 301 South Monroe Street, Tallahassee, FL, 32301.
• Regional Planning Councils
  • South Florida Regional Planning Council
    • Any Development Order received prior to the meeting. Any Generally Consistent Comprehensive Plan Amendment Review received prior to the meeting; Any Generally Inconsistent Comprehensive Plan Amendment Review received prior to the meeting; Meeting ...
      • Hearing Meeting: South Florida Regional Council, 3440 Hollywood Boulevard, Hollywood, FL 33021
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Board of Pilot Commissioners
    • Deputy Pilot Advancement Committee.; March 21, 2016, 9:00 a.m.; 1(888)670-3525, participant pass code: 5243947159#
      • Hearing Meeting: 1(888)670-3525, participant pass code: 5243947159#
• Department of Environmental Protection
  • Departmental
    • Based on input from regulated entities, the department is proposing revisions to Chapters 62-761, F.A.C. and 62-762, F.A.C. for Underground Storage Tank Systems and Aboveground Storage Tank Systems, respectively. This workshop will be in three ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Room 609, Bob Martinez Building, 2600 Blair Stone Road, Tallahassee, FL.
• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • Florida Workers' Compensation Joint Underwriting Association, Inc
    • Agenda topics shall include an investment policy & guidelines review as well as a portfolio compliance review.; April 13 2016 beginning at 10:00 a.m. (ET); Contact Kathy Coyne at (941) 378-7408 to participate.
      • Hearing Meeting: Contact Kathy Coyne at (941) 378-7408 to participate.
• Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
  • Florida Forest Service
    • To allow the PWSF Management Plan Advisory Group to prepare for a public hearing (10:30 am); to solicit comments from the public on the management of the PWSF (11:00 am); to allow the PWSF Management Plan Advisory Group to review comments from the ...
      • Hearing Meeting: South Walton Coastal Branch Library 437 Greenway Trail Santa Rosa Beach, Florida 32459
• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • Florida Independent Living Council
    • COMMITTEE AND TASK FORCE MEETINGS: Please note that committees and task forces of the Florida Independent Living Council will meet at various times throughout the year to carry out the work of the council; the meeting dates and times will be posted ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Embassy Suites by Hilton 1100 SE 17th Street Causeway Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316 CALL IN: 1-888-670-3525 CODE: 5073148497
• Department of Health
  • Departmental
    • Biomedical Research Advisory Council (BRAC) Conference Call; March 25, 2016, 1:00pm-3:00pm; Call in Number: 1(888) 670-3525 Participant Conference Code: 2922384719, followed by the #key
      • Hearing Meeting: Call in Number: 1(888) 670-3525 Participant Conference Code: 2922384719, followed by the #key

6. Notices of Petitions and Dispositions Regarding Declaratory Stat

• Florida Commission on Offender Review
  • Departmental
    • Inmate Anthony Peek; Inmate Petitioner's third request to Initiate Rulemaking was denied as successive, abusive, and not supported by the law.
• Department of Health
  • Board of Medicine
    • Ricardo Mejia, M.D.
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Construction Industry Licensing Board
    • 17275329
• Department of Management Services
  • Departmental
    • the Edison State College Faculty Federation (Federation); The Federation asked two questions. The first question is whether a union’s participation as a party to a grievance procedure is limited to those circumstances where a union has specifically ...

7. Notices Regarding Bids, Proposals and Purchasing

• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • Brasfield & Gorrie, LLC
    • Other Agencies and Organizations, Brasfield & Gorrie, LLC
• Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission
  • Departmental
    • Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, Departmental
• Florida Housing Finance Corporation
  • Departmental
    • Florida Housing Finance Corporation, Departmental

8. Miscellaneous

• Department of Environmental Protection
  • Departmental
    • Department of Environmental Protection, Departmental
• Department of Economic Opportunity
  • Division of Community Development
    • Department of Economic Opportunity, Division of Community Development