Vol. 41, No. 52 (03/17/2015)

1. Notices of Development of Proposed Rules and Negotiated Rulemaking

• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Division of Florida Condominiums, Timeshares and Mobile Homes
    • The Division proposes this rule amendment to provide the option of paying annual fees online through the department’s web site and to reflect statutory changes. Additionally, reference to the annual fee statement as “BPR form 327” will be deleted. ...
• Department of Health
  • Board of Respiratory Care
    • The amendment is proposed to add continuing education courses
    • The proposed amendment is to change the procedures for approval of attendance at continuing education courses.
    • Amendment proposed to allow additional continuing education credit for AIDS education.
• Agency for Health Care Administration
  • Medicaid
    • The purpose of the amendment to Rule 59G-1.035 is to clarify the existing procedures for submitting a request for a health service to be considered for coverage and the different types of policies under the Florida Medicaid program. This rule ...

2. Proposed Rules

• Department of Education
  • State Board of Education
    • The purpose of this rule amendment is to update the “Course Code Directory and Instructional Personnel Assignments” by which school districts receive Florida Education Finance Program (FEFP) funding. The effect will be an updated directory of ...
      • Due of Comment: 4/7/2015
• Department of Corrections
  • Departmental
    • The purpose and effect of the proposed amendment is to remove reference to the use of handcuff covers for inmates in maximum management.
      • Due of Comment: 4/7/2015
• Agency for Health Care Administration
  • Medicaid
    • The purpose of new Rule 59G-13.070 is to incorporate by reference the Florida Medicaid Developmental Disabilities Individual Budgeting Waiver Services Coverage and Limitations Handbook, ______________.
      • Due of Comment: 4/7/2015

3. Notices of Changes, Corrections and Withdrawals

• Agency for Health Care Administration
  • Health Facility and Agency Licensing
    • Dietary and Nutrition Services
  • Medicaid
    • Statewide Inpatient Psychiatric Program
• Department of Children and Families
  • Family Safety and Preservation Program
    • Relative Caregiver Program
• Agency for Health Care Administration
  • Health Facility and Agency Licensing
    • Certification Procedure

4. Petitions and Dispositions Regarding Rule Variance or Waiver

• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Division of Hotels and Restaurants
    • On February 16, 2015 the Division of Hotels and Restaurants received a Petition for an Emergency Variance for Paragraph 61C-4.010(7) Florida Administrative Code and Paragraph 61C-4.010(6), Florida Administrative Code from Panera LLC located in ...
    • On February 26, 2015 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), 2009 FDA Food Code from Bellmont Spanish Restaurant ...
    • an Emergency Variance for Subparagraph 3-305.11(A)(2), 2009 FDA Food Code, Section 3-305.14, 2009 FDA Food Code, Section 6-202.15, 2009 FDA Food Code, Section 6-202.16, 2009 FDA Food Code, Paragraph 61C-4.010(1), Florida Administrative Code, and ...
    • a Routine Variance for Subparagraph 3-305.11(A)(2), 2009 FDA Food Code, Section 3-305.14, 2009 FDA Food Code, Section 6-202.15, 2009 FDA Food Code, Section 6-202.16, 2009 FDA Food Code, Paragraph 61C-4.010(1), Florida Administrative Code, and ...
• Department of Children and Families
  • Agency for Persons with Disabilities
    • a variance from Rule 65G-2.007(12)(e), from Advocates, Inc., Lakeside Group Home. The rule states in part, “the facility shall provide fencing of at least four feet in height in areas identified by the Agency as Hazardous”. Advocates, Inc. is ...
• Department of Health
  • Board of Pharmacy
    • variance or waiver of Rule 64B16-28.608, F.A.C., filed by Publix Super Markets, Inc., requesting that in the event Publix Central Fill Pharmacy’s Triple Scan System verification process is not declared to be an electronic verification process, the ...

5. Notices of Meetings, Workshops and Public Hearings

• Executive Office of the Governor
  • Division of Emergency Management
    • In accordance with the timeframe set forth in section 120.525, Florida Statutes, a Public Opening is hereby noticed within the timeline for the Invitation to Bid (ITB-DEM-14-15-036) for State Logistics Response Center Pallet Rack Repairs. The ...
      • Hearing Meeting: William E. Sadowski Office Building 2555 Shumard Oak Blvd, Room 120L Tallahassee, FL 32399
• State Board of Administration
  • Departmental
    • To obtain approval for the filing of a Notice of Proposed Rule for two rules, 19-8.010, F.A.C., Reimbursement Contract, and 19-8.028, F.A.C., Reimbursement Premium Formula, for the filing of these rules for adoption if no member of the public timely ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Room 116 (Hermitage Conference Room), 1801 Hermitage Blvd., Tallahassee, Florida. Persons wishing to participate by phone may dial (888) 670-3525 and enter conference code 7135858151.
• Regional Planning Councils
  • Tampa Bay Regional Planning Council
    • to conduct the regular business of the Clearinghouse Review Committee.; April 27, 2015 at 9:30 a.m.; 4000 Gateway Centre Blvd., Suite 100, Pinellas Park, FL 33782
      • Hearing Meeting: 4000 Gateway Centre Blvd., Suite 100, Pinellas Park, FL 33782
• Department of Education
  • Division of Florida Colleges
    • General Meeting; Tuesday, April 14, 2015; Administrative Offices
      • Hearing Meeting: Administrative Offices
• Department of Environmental Protection
  • Departmental
    • The Board will consider the approval of the December 10, 2014 Board meeting minutes and any other business, old or new, deemed necessary.; Thursday, March 26, 2015, 2:30 p.m. (EST) to conclusion.; Florida Department of Environmental Protection, 3900 ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Florida Department of Environmental Protection, 3900 Commonwealth Blvd., Douglas Building, Conference Room A, Tallahassee, Florida 32399. Interested parties may also participate via conference call by dialing: 1(888)670-3525 and entering participant code: 7585265757#
• Public Service Commission
  • Departmental
    • Docket No. 140186-WU – Application for staff-assisted rate case in Brevard County, by Brevard Waterworks, Inc. The purpose of the meeting is to give customers and other interested persons an opportunity to offer comments regarding the quality of ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Mims Scottsmoor Public Library, 3615 Lionel Road, Mims, Florida 32754
• Department of Education
  • Division of Florida Colleges
    • This public meeting for the Region XI Council will provide updates on training classes and any other issues involving the Region.; April 15th, 2015 @ 10:00 a.m.; Treasure Coast Public Safety Training Complex 4600 Kirby Loop Road, Fort Pierce, FL ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Treasure Coast Public Safety Training Complex 4600 Kirby Loop Road, Fort Pierce, FL 34980
• Department of Children and Families
  • Departmental
    • Circuit 14 Community Alliance Meeting; April 2, 2015, at 10:00 AM; Jackson nCounty School Board Office, 2903 Jefferson Street, Marianna, FL
      • Hearing Meeting: Jackson nCounty School Board Office, 2903 Jefferson Street, Marianna, FL
• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • Volusia Soil and Water Conservation District
    • 2015 Volusia Soil and Water Conservation District . The Volusia Soil and Water Conservation District meets at 3:30 p.m. on the second Wednesday of each month at the USDA Service Center (101 Heavens Gate Road, Deland, Florida 32720). The Volusia ...
      • Hearing Meeting: 101 Heaven's Gate Road, Suite F, DeLand, FL 32720
• State Board of Administration
  • Departmental
    • The Florida Hurricane Catastrophe Fund previously noticed a meeting of the Trustees of the State Board of Administration in the March 11, 2015, edition of the Florida Administrative Register. During this meeting, the Trustees will also consider a ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Cabinet Meeting Room, Lower Level, The Capitol, Tallahassee, Florida.
    • This is a meeting of the Board of Directors of the State Board of Administration Finance Corporation, a public benefits corporation created under Section 215.555(6)(d), F.S., to consider a resolution authorizing the issuance and negotiated sale of ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Cabinet Meeting Room, Lower Level, The Capitol, Tallahassee, Florida.
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Board of Accountancy
    • The Education Advisory Committee to consider items relating to the education requirements to sit for the CPA examination. ; April 9, 2015 at 9:00 a.m.; Conference call, dial-in number: 1(888)670-3525 Conference pass code: 9071262934
      • Hearing Meeting: Conference call, dial-in number: 1(888)670-3525 Conference pass code: 9071262934
• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • South Dade Soil and Water Conservation District
    • Regular agenda items for presentation to the Board of Supervisors, Ag Lab Report, MIL Report, and District Projects.; Thursday, March 19, 2015 9:30 a.m.; USDA Florida City Service Center 1450 N. Krome Ave. #102
      • Hearing Meeting: USDA Florida City Service Center 1450 N. Krome Ave. #102
• Department of Health
  • Board of Pharmacy
    • Monday, April 6, 2015 will be application review. Tuesday, April 7, 2015 starting at 9 a.m., will be the general board business to be followed by general discussion and action on rules and compounding rules. Wednesday, April 8, 2015 starting at 9 a....
      • Hearing Meeting: Tampa Marriott Westshore, 1001 N. West Shore Boulevard, Tampa, Florida 33607. The hotel phone number is (813) 287-2555.
    • To review those cases on which a determination of existence of probable cause has already been made.; Thursday, April 2, 2015, 10:00 a.m.; Conference call number: 1(888) 670-3525, participation code: 5134896685
      • Hearing Meeting: Conference call number: 1(888) 670-3525, participation code: 5134896685
    • To review those cases on which a determination of existence of probable cause has already been made.; Thursday, April 16, 2015, 10:00 a.m; Conference call number: 1(888) 670-3525, participation code: 5134896685
      • Hearing Meeting: Conference call number: 1(888) 670-3525, participation code: 5134896685
• Water Management Districts
  • St. Johns River Water Management District
    • Discussion, review and evaluation of various issues and topics having specific reference to the Harris Chain of Lakes in Lake County.; Friday, April 3, 2015, 9:00 a.m.; Lake County Administration Building, second floor, County Commission meeting ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Lake County Administration Building, second floor, County Commission meeting room, 315 West Main Street, Tavares, FL 32778
• Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission
  • Departmental
    • To review and discuss substantive and procedural issues associated with the Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission and to take action on proposed rules and policy issues. The meeting may include fact finding field trips to Commission managed ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Alfred Lawson Jr. Multipurpose Center, Florida A&M University – 1800 Wahnish Way Tallahassee, Florida 32307
• Executive Office of the Governor
  • Departmental
    • General business; Tuesday, March 24, 2015; 8:00 AM - until all business is complete.; 1-888-670-3525; Passcode 3360784946
      • Hearing Meeting: 1-888-670-3525; Passcode 3360784946
• Department of Transportation
  • Departmental
    • Florida Transportation/Strategic Intermodal System Plan update Quality of Life/Quality Places Advisory Council meeting; March 27, 2015, 1:30 p.m.; Go to Meeting web Conference Please join meeting by internet : https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/...
      • Hearing Meeting: Go to Meeting web Conference Please join meeting by internet : https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/163954619. Dial-in number 1-215-383-1004 access code 163954619
• Department of Economic Opportunity
  • Division of Community Development
    • The Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO) announces a Public Hearing on the draft Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice will be held on April1, 2015, from 2:00-4:00 p.m. PURPOSE: To conduct a public hearing to encourage citizen ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Amtrak Station Community Room 918 Railroad Avenue Tallahassee, Florida 32310
• Department of Revenue
  • Property Tax Oversight Program
    • The Department’s recommended list of applicants for the Certified Florida Appraiser, Certified Florida Evaluator, and Certified Cadastralist of Florida designations. Interested parties can attend in person or by telephone. The agenda includes ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Capital Circle Office Complex, 2450 Shumard Oak Boulevard, Building 2, Room 1220, Tallahassee, Florida 32399
    • The Department’s recommended list of applicants for the Certified Florida Collector and Certified Florida Collector Assistant designations. Interested parties can attend in person or by telephone. The agenda includes instructions to attend by ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Capital Circle Office Complex, 2450 Shumard Oak Boulevard, Building 2, Room 1220, Tallahassee, Florida 32399
• Department of Health
  • Board of Pharmacy
    • Monday, April 6, 2015 starting at 12 p.m. will be application review. Tuesday, April 7, 2015 starting at 9 a.m., will be the general board business to be followed by general discussion and action on rules and compounding rules. Wednesday, April 8, ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Tampa Marriott Westshore, 1001 N. West Shore Boulevard, Tampa, Florida 33607. The hotel phone number is (813) 287-2555.
• Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission
  • Departmental
    • The Fish & Wildlife Foundation of Florida will be reviewing grant proposals, committee reports, and budget items for next fiscal year. A copy of the agenda may be obtained by contacting: Ms. Marie Kokol, 2574 Seagate Dr, Suite 100, Tallahassee, FL ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Monday, March 23, 2015; from 9:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. at Tall Timbers Research Station, 13093 Henry Beadle Dr., Tallahassee, FL 32312. Tuesday, March 24, 2015; from 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. at University Center Club, 1 Champion Way, 5th Floor, Tallahassee, FL 32306. The public may participate in the meeting by going to Tall Timbers or University Center Club.
• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • Florida Insurance Guaranty Assoc., Inc.
    • The Board will meet to discuss 2015 legislative updates.; March 23, 2015, 11:00 a.m. EST.; Conference Call
      • Hearing Meeting: Conference Call

6. Notices of Petitions and Dispositions Regarding Declaratory Stat

• Department of Health
  • Board of Pharmacy
    • Publix Super Markets, Inc.; Specifically, Petitioner seeks a declaration that Publix Central Fill Pharmacy’s Triple Scan System verification process satisfies the alternative method of verification authorized by said rule. The Board will consider ...

7. Miscellaneous

• Department of Transportation
  • Departmental
    • Department of Transportation, Departmental
• Agency for Health Care Administration
  • Certificate of Need
    • Agency for Health Care Administration, Certificate of Need