Vol. 43, No. 53 (03/17/2017)

1. Notices of Development of Proposed Rules and Negotiated Rulemaking

• Department of Citrus
  • Departmental
    • New rule governing use of Department’s trademark to protect it from misuse.
    • Adding language to address reporting of late season fruit purchased and placed in cold storage for processing after the last field box has been reported in order to ensure a more accurate reporting process of price per pounds solids.
    • Amending rule to update conversion units used in figuring equivalent boxes for payment of equalization excise assessments in the case that the actual number of boxes cannot be substantiated by appropriate records. The figures are updated every three ...
    • Incorporating updated form for equalization assessment payments from processors.
    • New rule governing use of Department’s trademark to protect it from misuse.
    • New rule governing use of Department’s trademark to protect it from misuse.
• Department of Education
  • State Board of Education
    • To delineate the responsibilities of participants and treatment providers of the Recovery Network Program. Rule 6A-10.051, F.A.C., identifies the requirements of provider approval and adds specific criteria for which rescission of approval could ...

2. Proposed Rules

• Department of Environmental Protection
  • Departmental
    • To establish procedures and criteria governing program participation in the Innovative Nutrient and Sediment Reduction and Conservation Pilot Project program authorized by Section 403.0617, Florida Statutes. This statute authorizes the Department ...
      • Due of Comment: 4/7/2017
• Department of Health
  • Board of Nursing
    • The purpose of the rule amendment is to add language to clarify the requirements for documentation.
      • Due of Comment: 4/7/2017
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • State Boxing Commission
    • The purpose of the amendment is delete unnecessary definitions.
      • Due of Comment: 4/7/2017
    • This rule amendment is proposed to delete duplicative conflict of interest language established in statute.
      • Due of Comment: 4/7/2017
• Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
  • Division of Licensing
    • This rulemaking simplifies notification requirements for schools and training facilities when they change their location. Additionally, obsolete language is removed and a form is updated. The effect will be to ease requirements for these regulated ...
      • Due of Comment: 4/7/2017

3. Notices of Changes, Corrections and Withdrawals

• Department of Health
  • Division of Emergency Preparedness and Community Support
    • Trauma Registry and Trauma Quality Improvement Program

4. Petitions and Dispositions Regarding Rule Variance or Waiver

• Department of Health
  • Board of Optometry
    • The Board of Optometry hereby gives notice of the issuance of a Final Order issued pursuant to Section 120.57(2), F.S. hearing on the Notice on Petition for Variance or Waiver, of Rule 64B13-4.001, F.A.C., filed on March 11, 2015, by Dara Clein ...
  • Board of Nursing
    • variance and waiver filed by Juna Nelson, from Rule 64B9-3.002, F.A.C., regarding a completed Practical Nurse Equivalence (PNEQ) Application Letter to get certification to take the licensure examination. Comments on this petition should be filed ...
    • variance or waiver filed by Bell High School Academy of Health Related Professions, from Rule 64B9-15.005, F.A.C., regarding the program’s passing rate required by the rule. Comments on this petition should be filed with the Board of Nursing, Joe R....
    • variance or waiver filed by St. Cloud High School, from Rule 64B9-15.005(6), F.A.C., regarding the program’s passing rate required by the rule. Comments on this petition should be filed with the Board of Nursing, Joe R. Baker, Jr, Executive ...

5. Notices of Meetings, Workshops and Public Hearings

• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • Florida Self-Insurers Guaranty Association
    • The Board of Directors will meet to discuss general business of the Association.; Tuesday, March 28, 2017, 2:00 p.m.; Florida Self-Insurers Guaranty Association, Inc., 1427 E. Piedmont Drive, 2nd Floor, Tallahassee, Florida.
      • Hearing Meeting: Florida Self-Insurers Guaranty Association, Inc., 1427 E. Piedmont Drive, 2nd Floor, Tallahassee, Florida.
• Department of Health
  • Board of Orthotists and Prosthetists
    • Board Meeting; April 28, 2017, 9:00 a.m.; (888) 670-3525 7342425515 participant code
      • Hearing Meeting: (888) 670-3525 7342425515 participant code
• Department of Environmental Protection
  • Office of the Secretary
    • The Council will meet to conduct general business, including, but not limited to, designation of the Wilton Manors Paddling Trail as a component of the Florida Greenways and Trails System.; DATE AND TIME: March 31, 2017, 9:00 a.m.; Council Chambers ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Council Chambers at City Hall, 300 South Adams Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32301
  • Departmental
    • To receive public comments on certain total maximum daily loads (TMDLs) for impaired waters in the Ochlockonee Basin, to be adopted in Rule 62-304.305, F.A.C. The TMDL to be presented at the public hearing is the nutrient TMDL for Lake Talquin. This ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Bob Martinez Center, 2600 Blair Stone Road, Conference Room 609, Tallahassee, Florida
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Board of Pilot Commissioners
    • Pilotage Rate Review Committee meeting and General Board Business.; March 30, 2017, 2:00 p.m.; 1(888)670-3525, participant pass code: 7004064007#
      • Hearing Meeting: 1(888)670-3525, participant pass code: 7004064007#
• Department of Environmental Protection
  • Departmental
    • Florida will spend over $800,000 this fiscal year cleaning up waste tires to help prevent the spread of the Zika virus throughout the State. The Department is implementing rulemaking for Chapter 62-711, F.A.C., to help to synchronize the current ...
      • Hearing Meeting: : Bob Martinez Center, Room 609, 2600 Blair Stone Road, Tallahassee, FL, 32399-3000
• Department of Economic Opportunity
  • Departmental
    • Notice of Meeting/Workshop Hearing Department of Economic Opportunity Public Meetings INVITATION TO NEGOTIATE (ITN) 17-ITN-002-VM, Reemployment Assistance (RA) Call Center Self Service Enhancements DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY (DEO)...
      • Hearing Meeting: Caldwell Building, Room B-047, 107 East Madison Street, Tallahassee, FL 32399-0950
• Department of Environmental Protection
  • Departmental
    • The purpose is for the members of the Reserve Advisory Committee to review reserve strategies and discuss planned management actions. The Reserve Advisory Committee will also be discussing the Periodic Review as part of the Reserve’s UNESCO ...
      • Hearing Meeting: The Apalachicola National Estuarine Research Reserve’s Nature Center, 108 Island Drive, Eastpoint, FL 32328
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Board of Pilot Commissioners
    • Deputy Pilot Advancement; March 30, 2017 2:00 p.m. EDT or soon thereafter.; 1(888)670-3525, participant pass code: 7004064007#
      • Hearing Meeting: 1(888)670-3525, participant pass code: 7004064007#
• Department of Management Services
  • Division of Purchasing
    • Information Technology Procurements Within the State of Florida The Department reserves the right to issue changes to the timeline and specifically to the meeting notice listed above. The Department will post notice of any changes or additional ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Heritage Hall, R.A. Gray Building 500 South Bronough Street Tallahassee, FL 32399
    • The Department of Management Services hereby provides notice of a Public Meeting for negotiators of DMS-16/17-018 Fully Insured Health Maintenance Organization Benefits and Self-Insured Health Services ITN to discuss the vendors’ best and final ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Department of Management Services, 4075 Esplanade Way, Room 152, Tallahassee, FL 32399

6. Notices of Petitions and Dispositions Regarding Declaratory Stat

• Department of Financial Services
  • Departmental
    • Bruce D. Faust, Fire Marshal, Orange County Fire Rescue; Accordingly, the matter has been closed by the Department. The Notice of Petition was published in issue 43/05 of the January 6, 2017, issue of the Florida Administrative Register.

7. Notices Regarding Bids, Proposals and Purchasing

• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • Sarasota County Public Hospital Board
    • Other Agencies and Organizations, Sarasota County Public Hospital Board
    • Other Agencies and Organizations, Sarasota County Public Hospital Board
  • Daytona State College
    • Other Agencies and Organizations, Daytona State College
• Department of Economic Opportunity
  • Departmental
    • Department of Economic Opportunity, Departmental
• Department of Military Affairs
  • Departmental
    • Department of Military Affairs, Departmental
• Metropolitan Planning Organizations
  • Sarasota/Manatee Metropolitan Planning Organization
    • Metropolitan Planning Organizations, Sarasota/Manatee Metropolitan Planning Organization

8. Miscellaneous

• Department of Health
  • Board of Medicine
    • Department of Health, Board of Medicine
• Department of State
  • Departmental
    • Department of State, Departmental