Vol. 43, No. 50 (03/14/2017), Florida Administrative Register

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Vol. 43, No. 50 (03/14/2017)

1. Notices of Development of Proposed Rules and Negotiated Rulemaking

Department of Business and Professional Regulation
- Division of Hotels and Restaurants
  - To adopt the elevator safety codes included in the 6th Edition Florida Building Code as approved by the Florida Building Code Commission.
Department of Education
- Commission for Independent Education
  - To consider disclosures for schools that offer programs that require licensure to practice the profession such as nursing, massage, physical therapy and cosmetology. Additional disclosures concerning institutional performance may be discussed.
  - To consider disclosures for schools that offer programs that require licensure to practice the profession such as nursing, massage, physical therapy and cosmetology. Additional disclosures concerning institutional performance may be discussed.

2. Proposed Rules

Department of Environmental Protection
- Departmental
  - The proposed revisions address paragraphs 403.0623(2)(a) and (b), Florida Statutes, enacted under Chapter 2016-01, Laws of Florida, which direct the department to establish quality assurance (QA) standards for the collection and analysis of water ...
    - Due of Comment: 4/4/2017
Department of Financial Services
- Division of Insurance Agent and Agency Services
  - The existing rule is amended to conform with statute regarding unfair methods of competition and deceptive practices in the transaction of title insurance. The proposed rule clarifies that, except as otherwise permitted under paragraph 626.9541(1)(h)...
    - Due of Comment: 4/4/2017
Department of Business and Professional Regulation
- Departmental
  - To repeal various subparagraphs in rule 61-9.003(2) and (5), and repeals rules 61-9.011, .012, .013, .014, and .015, F.A.C.
    - Due of Comment: 4/4/2017

3. Notices of Changes, Corrections and Withdrawals

Department of Financial Services
- Division of Funeral, Cemetery, and Consumer Services
  - Embalmer Apprentice Program.

4. Petitions and Dispositions Regarding Rule Variance or Waiver

Department of Education
- State Board of Education
  - a waiver from Rule 6A-4.0021(6)(c)(7), F.A.C., Florida Teacher Certification Examinations (FTCE). The petition, dated March 11, 2017, requests a waiver permitting the Petitioner to use a test reader for certain portions of the FTCE General Knowledge ...
  - a waiver from Rule 6A-4.0021(6)(c)(7), F.A.C., Florida Teacher Certification Examinations (FTCE). The petition, dated March 7, 2017, requests a waiver permitting the Petitioner to use a test reader for certain portions of the FTCE General Knowledge ...

5. Notices of Meetings, Workshops and Public Hearings

Florida Housing Finance Corporation
- Departmental
  - To conduct a TEFRA hearing concerning the potential future issuance of a tax-exempt bonds by Florida Housing to provide additional financing for the acquisition, construction or rehabilitation of the following multifamily residential rental ...
    - Hearing Meeting: The offices of Florida Housing Finance Corporation, 227 North Bronough Street, Suite 5000, Tallahassee, Florida 32301
Other Agencies and Organizations
- Ghyabi & Associates
  - Financial Project ID Number: 432193-1-52-01 Interstate 4 (I-4) is undergoing major reconstruction in Central Florida, and with that comes opportunity. This project will completely transform 21 miles of I-4, from Kirkman Road to State Road 434. The ...
    - Hearing Meeting: Goodwill Job Connection Center, 3200 W. Colonial Dr., Orlando, FL 32808
Department of Law Enforcement
- Departmental
  - This is a meeting of the Missing and Endangered Persons Information Clearinghouse Advisory Board Committee Meetings. Committees will meet as follows: Awareness and Prevention: 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. Response and Recovery: 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. ...
    - Hearing Meeting: CONFERENCE CALL
Regional Planning Councils
- Central Florida Regional Planning Council
  - Regular business of the Heartland Regional Transportation Planning Organization (HRTPO) Technical Advisory Committee (TAC).; March 15, 2017, 10:00 a.m.; CareerSource Heartland 5901 US Hwy 27 South Suite #1 Sebring, FL 33873
    - Hearing Meeting: CareerSource Heartland 5901 US Hwy 27 South Suite #1 Sebring, FL 33873
Department of Health
- Board of Osteopathic Medicine
  - To review those cases on which a determination of existence of probable cause has already been made.; April 14, 2017, 2:00 p.m.; Telephone conference number: 1(888)670-3525, participant code: 6607485549
    - Hearing Meeting: Telephone conference number: 1(888)670-3525, participant code: 6607485549
- Board of Clinical Laboratory Personnel
  - Review of rule language for Clinical Laboratory Training Programs; April 21, 2017, 9:00 a.m.; Telephone conference number: 1(888)670-3525, participant code: 7342425515
    - Hearing Meeting: Telephone conference number: 1(888)670-3525, participant code: 7342425515
Department of Economic Opportunity
- Division of Workforce Services
  - Deliberation for cases pending before the Reemployment Assistance Appeals Commission that are ready for final review and the Chairman's report. No public testimony will be taken.; March 22, 2017, 9:30 a.m.; Reemployment Assistance Appeals Commission,...
    - Hearing Meeting: Reemployment Assistance Appeals Commission, 101 Rhyne Building, 2740 Centerview Drive, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-4151.
Department of Business and Professional Regulation
- Florida Building Commission
  - Review of Applications for Waivers from Accessibility Requirements: 1. SBS Investment Group Office Building #228 - 2815 Remington Green Circle, Suite 100 Tallahassee 32308 2. 945 E 11th Ave, Tampa FL 33605 #227 - 945 E 11th Ave, Tampa FL 33605 ...
    - Hearing Meeting: Ocala Hilton, 3600 SW 36th Avenue, Ocala, Florida 34474
  - The Florida Building Commission will review and decide on Accessibility Waiver Applications, review, and take up and consider other matters that appear on the Commission’s agenda. Specifically, the Commission will address: Accessibility Waiver ...
    - Hearing Meeting: Ocala Hilton, 3600 SW 36th Avenue, Ocala, Florida 34474
Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
- Division of Consumer Services
  - This is a meeting of the Florida LP Gas Advisory Board and the Florida Propane Gas Education, Safety and Research Council to discuss industry related issues.; March 29, 2017, 1:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.; Plantation Inn & Golf Resort, 9301 W. Fort Island ...
    - Hearing Meeting: Plantation Inn & Golf Resort, 9301 W. Fort Island Trail, Crystal River, FL 34429
Other Agencies and Organizations
- QCAusa
  - Financial Management No.: 431665-1-52-01 Project Description: NW 19th Street Bike Lane and Rehabilitation Design Project from SR 7 to SR 845/Powerline Road, in Broward County. The project’s primary objective is to provide continuous dedicated ...
    - Hearing Meeting: Mills Pond Park Meeting Room, 2201 NW 9th Avenue, Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33311

6. Notices of Petitions and Dispositions Regarding Declaratory Stat

Department of Financial Services
- Finance
  - Global Fidelity, LLC; The Office of Financial Regulation (Consumer Finance) received a Petition for declaratory statement from Global Fidelity LLC. Global Fidelity LLC is considering providing services under contract to two foreign companies. These ...
Agency for Health Care Administration
- Health Facility and Agency Licensing
  - Naples Pathology Associates, P.A, on February 16, 2017.
Department of Business and Professional Regulation
- Construction Industry Licensing Board
  - Kellogg & Kimsey, Inc.,; The Notice of Petition for Declaratory Statement was published in Volume 42, No. 246, of the December 21, 2016, Florida Administrative Register. Petitioner asks the Board if Licensure as an “underground utility and ...

7. Miscellaneous

Department of State
- Departmental
  - Department of State, Departmental