Vol. 42, No. 52 (03/16/2016)

1. Notices of Development of Proposed Rules and Negotiated Rulemaking

• Department of Education
  • State Board of Education
    • The purpose of this rule development is to revise Next Generation Sunshine State Standards for Science only by the addition of the Computer Science body of knowledge and adopt the Access Points to the Next Generation Sunshine State Standards for ...

2. Proposed Rules

• Department of Management Services
  • E911 Board
    • The proposed rule amendments are intended to allow delivery of grant application by e-mail and to update applications.
      • Due of Comment: 4/6/2016
• Agency for Health Care Administration
  • Medicaid
    • The purpose of Rule 59G-4.211, Florida Administrative Code, is to incorporate by reference the Florida Medicaid Orthopedic Services Coverage Policy, __________.
      • Due of Comment: 4/6/2016
    • The purpose of Rule 59G-4.235, Florida Administrative Code, is to incorporate by reference the Florida Medicaid Respiratory System Services Coverage Policy, __________ and revise the rule title.
      • Due of Comment: 4/6/2016
    • The purpose of Rule 59G-4.360, Florida Administrative Code, is to incorporate by reference the Florida Medicaid Transplant Services Coverage Policy, __________.
      • Due of Comment: 4/6/2016
    • The purpose of Rule 59G-4.013, Florida Administrative Code, is to incorporate by reference the Florida Medicaid Allergy Services Coverage Policy, __________.
      • Due of Comment: 4/6/2016
    • The purpose of the amendment to Rule 59G-4.210, Florida Administrative Code, is to incorporate by reference the Florida Medicaid Visual Care Services Coverage Policy,________.
      • Due of Comment: 4/6/2016
    • The purpose of the amendment to Rule 59G-4.110, Florida Administrative Code, is to incorporate by reference the Florida Medicaid Hearing Services Coverage Policy, __________.
      • Due of Comment: 4/6/2016

3. Notices of Changes, Corrections and Withdrawals

• Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission
  • Freshwater Fish and Wildlife
    • Definitions

4. Petitions and Dispositions Regarding Rule Variance or Waiver

• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Division of Hotels and Restaurants
    • On March 14, 2016 the Division issued an order. The Final Order was in response to a Petition for an emergency temporary Variance from Southbay Condominium Association Inc., filed February 4, 2016, and advertised on February 9, 2016 in Vol. 42, No. ...
• Department of Health
  • Board of Occupational Therapy
    • waiver or variance filed by Tobi Gilbert, from Rule 64B11-2.012., F.A.C., with regard to the requirements for applicants seeking reentry into the profession who have not been in active practice within the last 5 years. Comments on this petition ...
  • Division of Environmental Health
    • that on November 2, 2015, Michael Melucci, General Manager of Truly Organic Pizza (Petitioner), filed a petition for Permanent Variance from Rule 64E-11.004(2), F.A.C. This rule requires all potentially hazardous foods to be kept at 41 degrees ...
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Electrical Contractors' Licensing Board
    • variance or waiver filed by Benjamin Tucci. Petitioner is seeking a variance or waiver of Rule 61G6-6.017, Florida Administrative Code, which requires for the purpose of certification, a passing examination score on any part of the examination shall ...
  • Construction Industry Licensing Board
    • of the issuance of an Order regarding the Petition for Variance or Waiver, filed on October 1, 2015, by Jose Manuel Ojeda, Jr. The Notice of Petition for Variance or Waiver was published in Vol. 41, No. 197, of the October 9, 2015, Florida ...
• Department of Health
  • Board of Acupuncture
    • that on July 21, 2015, an Order was filed on the Petition for Waiver or Variance. The Petition for Waiver or Variance was filed by Jay Xue Chang, on May 28, 2015, seeking a waiver or variance from Rule 64B1-4.0011, F.A.C., regarding the ...
  • Board of Optometry
    • that on August 3, 2015, a Notice was filed on the Petition for Waiver or Variance. The Petition for Waiver or Variance was filed by Kate Lanier, on June 5, 2015, seeking a waiver or variance from Rule 64B13-4.001, F.A.C., requesting a permanent ...
    • that on March 14, 2016, a Notice was filed on the Petition for Waiver or Variance. The Petition for Waiver or Variance was filed by Long D. Tran, OD, FAAO, on November 6, 2015, seeking a waiver or variance from Rule 64B13-4.001(2), F.A.C., ...

5. Notices of Meetings, Workshops and Public Hearings

• Department of Children and Families
  • Refugee Services
    • The purpose of the Tampa Bay Area Refugee Task Force meeting is to increase awareness of the refugee populations, share best practices, spot trends in refugee populations, build collaborations between agencies, help create good communication among ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Department of Children and Families Main Auditorium 9393 North Florida Avenue Tampa, FL 33612
• Department of State
  • Division of Historical Resources
    • Friends of Mission San Luis Board meeting to review structural documents and priorities for 2016 for the Florida Department of State's Division of Historical Resources.; March 24, 2016, 1:00 p.m. to conclusion; R.A. Gray Building, SOS Conference ...
      • Hearing Meeting: R.A. Gray Building, SOS Conference Room, Office of the Secretary, 500 S. Bronough Street, Tallahassee, FL 32399 or via teleconference
• State Board of Administration
  • Departmental
    • Regularly scheduled quarterly meeting of the Investment Advisory Council. The IAC is a nine-member advisory council, which reviews the investments made by the staff of the State Board of Administration and makes recommendations to the board ...
      • Hearing Meeting: The Hermitage Centre, Hermitage Conference Room, at 1801 Hermitage Boulevard, Tallahassee, Florida 32308. Attendees should check-in at the reception desk. On-site parking available.
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Board of Landscape Architecture
    • General Board Business and Application Review.; Wednesday, March 30, 2016 at 10:00 a.m.; The telephone number is 1-888-670-3525 and the participant passcode is 8357925709 then #.
      • Hearing Meeting: The telephone number is 1-888-670-3525 and the participant passcode is 8357925709 then #.
• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • City of Orlando
    • The proposed ordinance amends the City of Orlando municipal code provisions regulating communication towers and establishes new regulations for wireless communication facilities.; March 28, 2016, 2:00 p.m.; Orlando City Hall, 400 S. Orange Ave, ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Orlando City Hall, 400 S. Orange Ave, Orlando, Florida
• Water Management Districts
  • St. Johns River Water Management District
    • FY 2016-17 Districtwide Cost-Share Funding Workshop. The District will accept applications from March 22, 2016 to April 22, 2016, for cost-share funding for projects benefitting water supply, water quality, natural systems or flood protection ...
      • Hearing Meeting: St. Johns River Water Management District, Maitland Service Center, Econ meeting room, 601 South Lake Destiny Road, Suite 200, Maitland, FL 32751. A webinar will be available for those unable to attend in person.
• Florida Housing Finance Corporation
  • Departmental
    • The Review Committee meeting will be to give the scores and to submit a recommendation to Florida Housing’s Board of Directors regarding the responses submitted for Florida Housing Finance Corporation’s Request For Applications (RFA) 2016-105 ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Rick Seltzer Conference Room, Suite 6000, Florida Housing Finance Corporation, 227 North Bronough Street, Tallahassee, Florida, 32301-1329
    • The Review Committee meeting will be to give the scores and to submit a recommendation to Florida Housing’s Board of Directors regarding the responses submitted for Florida Housing Finance Corporation’s Request For Applications (RFA) 2016-101 HOME ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Rick Seltzer Conference Room, Suite 6000, Florida Housing Finance Corporation, 227 North Bronough Street, Tallahassee, Florida, 32301-1329
    • The Review Committee meeting will be to give the scores and to submit a recommendation to Florida Housing’s Board of Directors regarding the responses submitted for Florida Housing Finance Corporation’s Request For Applications (RFA) 2016-103 ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Rick Seltzer Conference Room, Suite 6000, Florida Housing Finance Corporation, 227 North Bronough Street, Tallahassee, Florida, 32301-1329
• Regional Planning Councils
  • Central Florida Regional Planning Council
    • Regular meeting of the Heartland Regional Transportation Planning Organization (HRTPO) Technical Advisory Committee (TAC).; March 30, 2016, 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 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 23, 2016, 9:00 a.m; Reemployment Assistance Appeals Commission, ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Reemployment Assistance Appeals Commission, 101 Rhyne Building, 2740 Centerview Drive, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-4151.
• Department of Law Enforcement
  • Departmental
    • The committee and subcommittee will discuss ideas for standards development for their respective topics.; Photographs Subcommittee (Part of Data Committee) Meeting March 23, 2016 at 10:00 a.m. Emerging Technologies Committee March 24, 2016 at 3:...
      • Hearing Meeting: Conference Call
    • The Federal Funding Workgroup (FFWG) will meet to consider and approve concept papers for inclusion into the state’s federal grant applications.; March 22, 2016 at 2:00 p.m.; Florida Department of Law Enforcement Classroom B 2331 Phillips Rd. ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Florida Department of Law Enforcement Classroom B 2331 Phillips Rd. Tallahassee, FL 32308
• Department of Education
  • State Board of Education
    • Exploration and discussion of information pertaining to diploma options for student with disabilities in Florida.; May 3, 2016, beginning at 3:00 p.m. Time has been corrected since the meeting posted on 3/15/16, Vol. 42/51, Notice 17283186; (888) ...
      • Hearing Meeting: (888) 670-3525 participant passcode 8006155226
• Department of Health
  • Board of Hearing Aid Specialists
    • To consider a Division of Administrative Hearings Recommended Order and General Business Meeting.; April 12, 2016 at 10:00 am; (850) 245-4474 to inquire about call-in number
      • Hearing Meeting: (850) 245-4474 to inquire about call-in number
• Department of Legal Affairs
  • Departmental
    • Full Commission Conference Call NOTE: In the absence of quorum, items on this agenda will be discussed as workshop, and notes will be recorded although no formal action will be taken. If you have any questions, please call (850) 414-3300. ; ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Please call (850) 414-3300 for instructions on participation.
• Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles
  • Departmental
    • The Motorist Modernization Advisory Board is meeting to receive an update on Phase 1 of the Motorist Modernization Program. System functionality and requirements will also be presented to the group for consideration and input. AGENDA • Roll Call ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Neil Kirkman Building, Conference Room A339, 2900 Apalachee Parkway, Tallahassee Florida 32399, GoToMeeting call-in information is also provided below.
• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • VHB
    • In this meeting, we will discuss the results from these three key studies. The purpose of this meeting is to go over the following: 1. Improvement Strategies identified for the US 1 and SR 406 Corridor 2. Coast-to-Coast Titusville Gap ...
      • Hearing Meeting: City of Titusville - Council Chambers 555 S. Washington Avenue, Titusville, FL 32796

6. Notices of Petitions and Dispositions Regarding Declaratory Stat

• Department of Financial Services
  • Division of State Fire Marshal
    • City of Avon Park, Florida (Petitioner) on March 10, 2016.; The Petition seeks the Department’s opinion as to what the definition of “administrative and command head” in section 633.416(1)(b), F.S., and whether it includes only heads of fire ...
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Construction Industry Licensing Board
    • Mark Hickinbotham, President of Sawcross Incorporated Contractors and Engineers; The Notice of Petition for Declaratory Statement was published in Volume 41, No. 206, of the October 22, 2015 Florida Administrative Register. The petitioner sought a ...
    • Mark Hickinbotham, President of Sawcross Incorporated Contractors and Engineers; The Notice of Petition for Declaratory Statement was published in Volume 41, No. 206, of the October 22, 2015 Florida Administrative Register. The petitioner sought a ...
    • Mark Hickinbotham, President of Sawcross Incorporated Contractors and Engineers; The Notice of Petition for Declaratory Statement was published in Volume 41, No. 206, of the October 22, 2015 Florida Administrative Register. The petitioner sought a ...
• Department of Financial Services
  • Division of State Fire Marshal
    • Canongate Condominium Apartments No. 1, Inc. (Petitioner) on March 14, 2016.; The Petition seeks the Department’s opinion as to whether Miami-Dade Fire Rescue Division issue a violation and suggest corrective action without a determination of actual ...
• Department of Health
  • Board of Optometry
    • John Wachter; The Notice of the Petition was published in Volume 41, No. 67, of the April 6, 2015, issue of the Florida Administrative Register. The Board reviewed the Petition at its meeting held on July 15, 2015. The Petitioner sought a ...
  • Board of Pharmacy
    • Madeline Camejo, Pharm. D., on behalf of Memorial Regional Hospital South filed on March 9, 2016.; The Petitioner seeks a Declaratory Statement from the Board with regard to whether the ceiling tiles in the IV rooms at the hospital are in compliance ...

7. Notices Regarding Bids, Proposals and Purchasing

• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • Brasfield & Gorrie, LLC
    • Other Agencies and Organizations, Brasfield & Gorrie, LLC
• Department of Education
  • University of Central Florida
    • Department of Education, University of Central Florida

8. Miscellaneous

• Water Management Districts
  • South Florida Water Management District
    • Water Management Districts, South Florida Water Management District