Vol. 42, No. 54 (03/18/2016)

1. Notices of Development of Proposed Rules and Negotiated Rulemaking

• Department of State
  • Division of Library and Information Services
    • The purpose of this amendment is to modify State Aid to Libraries Grant, Library Construction Grant, Library Cooperative Grant, and the Library Services and Technology Act (“LSTA”) Grant program rules.
• 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-8.021, F.A.C., to add definitions to aid in the implementation of minimum flows and levels for the Econfina, Aucilla and Wacissa ...
    • The Suwannee River Water Management District (District) gives notice that it is initiating rulemaking to develop rules 40B-8.071, 40B-8.081, and 40B-8.091 to implement new minimum flows and levels for the Econfina, Aucilla and Wacissa Rivers and ...
• Department of Financial Services
  • Division of State Fire Marshal
    • The proposed rules update Rule Chapter 69A-46, F.A.C., on qualifying and continuing education requirements associated with the maintenance of a Water-Based Fire Protection Inspector Permit and provide for equivalent certifications. The proposed ...
• Department of Health
  • Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy and Mental Health Counseling
    • The Board proposes the rule amendment to revise the incorporated application form.

2. Proposed Rules

• Department of Children and Families
  • Economic Self-Sufficiency Program
    • To revise the Family-Related Medicaid eligibility policies, procedures, and forms used to implement the Medicaid Program so that the requirements of the Affordable Care Act that govern the Florida Medicaid coverage groups are met.
      • Due of Comment: 4/8/2016
• Agency for Enterprise Information Technology
  • Office of Information Security
    • The Agency for State Technology (AST) proposes the repeal of Rules 71A-1.001, 71A-1.002, 71A-1.003, 71A-1.004, 71A-1.005, 71A-1.006, 71A-1.007, 71A-1.008, 71A-1.009, 71A-1.010, 71A-1.011, 71A-1.012, 71A-1.013, 71A-1.014, 71A-1.015, 71A-1.016, 71A-1....
      • Due of Comment: 4/8/2016
    • The Agency for State Technology (“AST”) proposes the repeal of Rules 71A-2.001, 71A-2.002, 71A-2.003, 71A-2.004, 71A-2.005, 71A-2.006, 71A-2.007, 71A-2.008, 71A-2.009, and 71A-2.010, F.A.C., as they are duplicative of the AST’s newly adopted rules, ...
      • Due of Comment: 4/8/2016
• Department of Health
  • Board of Nursing Home Administrators
    • Revise requirements for licensure by examination and by endorsement.
      • Due of Comment: 4/8/2016

3. Notices of Changes, Corrections and Withdrawals

• Water Management Districts
  • Suwannee River Water Management District
    • Definitions, Water Well Contractor Licensing, Permits Required, Exemptions, Content of Application, Permit Fees, Conditions for Issuance of Permits, Completion Report, Violations of Permits, Construction Methods, Location, Well Construction ...
• Agency for Health Care Administration
  • Health Facility and Agency Licensing
    • Fire Protection, Codes and Standards to Be Used for Construction of Hospitals, Plans Submission and Fee Requirements, Physical Plant Requirements for General, Rehabilitation and Psychiatric Hospitals, Facilities and Physical Plant Safety
• Department of Health
  • Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy and Mental Health Counseling
    • Approved Continuing Education Course for Supervisory Training
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Board of Auctioneers
    • Change of Sponsor
    • Delinquent Status, Licensure by Endorsement or Reciprocity, Notice of Address or Electronic Mail Address Change
  • Board of Professional Geologists
    • Delinquent and Inactive Licenses; Changing Status of Licensure
    • Unlicensed Activity Fee

4. Petitions and Dispositions Regarding Rule Variance or Waiver

• Public Service Commission
  • Departmental
    • that on March 16, 2016, Florida Municipal Electric Association, Inc., filed a Notice of Withdrawal of Petition for a Variance from or Waiver of the Annual Reporting Requirements in Rule 25-6.0343 of the Florida Administrative Code, for Municipal ...
• Department of Health
  • Board of Massage Therapy
    • of the issuance of an Order regarding the Petition for Variance or Waiver, filed on January 7, 2016, by Ann Boehnlein Russo. The Notice of Petition for Waiver or Variance was published in Vol. 42, No. 14, of the January 22, 2016 Florida ...
    • of the issuance of an Order regarding the Petition for Variance or Waiver, filed on November 2, 2015, by Kelley Donyel Williams. The Notice of Petition for Waiver or Variance was published in Vol. 41, No. 221, of the November 13, 2015 Florida ...
    • of the issuance of an Order regarding the Petition for Variance or Waiver, filed on November 5, 2015, by Sarah Marie Westervelt. The Notice of Petition for Waiver or Variance was published in Vol. 41, No. 221, of the November 13, 2015 Florida ...
    • of the issuance of an Order regarding the Petition for Variance or Waiver, filed on October 23, 2015, by Angela Bascou. The Notice of Petition for Waiver or Variance was published in Vol. 41, No. 211, of the October 29, 2015 Florida Administrative ...
  • Board of Chiropractic Medicine
    • variance or waiver filed by Peter Maschal, D.C. The petitioner is seeking a waiver or variance of Rule 64B2-13.004(2), Florida Administrative Code, which requires that for the purpose of renewing a license, only those classroom hours earned at Board ...
  • Board of Clinical Laboratory Personnel
    • variance or waiver filed by Ivette Andrade. Petitioner is seeking a variance or waiver of Rule 64B3-5.003(3)(e), Option 2, Florida Administrative Code, which sets forth the education, training/experience and examination requirements for a specialty ...
    • variance or waiver filed by Sherri L. Sterling. Petitioner is seeking a variance or waiver of Rule 64B3-2.003(6), Florida Administrative Code, which defines applied science as a physical, chemical or biological science course which is specific to a ...
  • Board of Massage Therapy
    • of the issuance of an Order regarding the Petition for Variance or Waiver, filed on November 5, 2015, by Natalia M. Sablina. The Notice of Petition for Waiver or Variance was published in Vol. 41, No. 221, of the November 13, 2015 Florida ...
    • of the issuance of an Order regarding the Petition for Variance or Waiver, filed on December 8, 2015, by Rebecca Sue Downs. The Notice of Petition for Waiver or Variance was published in Vol. 41, No. 242, of the December 16, 2015 Florida ...
    • of the issuance of an Order regarding the Petition for Variance or Waiver, filed on November 4, 2015, by Violet R. Kaminski. The Notice of Petition for Waiver or Variance was published in Vol. 41, No. 221, of the November 13, 2015 Florida ...

5. Notices of Meetings, Workshops and Public Hearings

• Regional Planning Councils
  • Tampa Bay Regional Planning Council
    • To conduct the regular business of the Clearinghouse Review Committee.; March 28, 2016, 9:30 a.m.; 4000 Gateway Centre Blvd, #100, Pinellas Park, FL 33782
      • Hearing Meeting: 4000 Gateway Centre Blvd, #100, Pinellas Park, FL 33782
• Department of Transportation
  • Florida Seaport Transportation and Economic Development Council
    • General Business; Tuesday, April 5, 2016 10:00 am; Call-In Number: (605)475-5950 Participant Access Code: 9348585
      • Hearing Meeting: Call-In Number: (605)475-5950 Participant Access Code: 9348585
• Florida Commission on Offender Review
  • Departmental
    • Regularly scheduled meeting for all Parole, Conditional Release, Conditional Medical Release, Addiction Recovery, Control Release and all other Commission business.; Wednesday, April 6, 2016 & Thursday, April 7, 2016, 9:00am.; Wednesday, April 20, ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Florida Commission on Offender Review, 4070 Esplanade Way, Tallahassee, FL 32399-2450
• Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
  • Division of Administration
    • This is a meeting of the Executive Committee to discuss general business.; Wednesday, April 6, 2016, 5:00 p.m.; Florida Horse Park Administration Office; 11008 South Highway 475; Ocala, Florida 34480
      • Hearing Meeting: Florida Horse Park Administration Office; 11008 South Highway 475; Ocala, Florida 34480
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Florida Real Estate Appraisal Board
    • Official business of the Appraisal Board - topics include, but are not limited to, proposed legislation affecting Chapter 475, Part II, F.S., Chapter 61J1, F.A.C. rule amendments, budget discussions, education issues, petitions for declaratory ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Zora Neale Hurston Building, North Tower, Suite N901, 400 W. Robinson St., Orlando, FL 32801
    • To conduct a private meeting to review cases to determine probable cause and to conduct a public meeting to review cases where probable cause was previously found. Portions of the probable cause proceedings are not open to the public. All or part of ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Zora Neale Hurston Building, 400 West Robinson Street, Suite N901, Orlando, Florida 32801
• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • QCAusa
    • The Central Florida Expressway Authority (CFX) is planning to widen State Road 408 between Good Homes Road and Hiawassee Road. The project will include new travel lanes and proposed sound walls parallel to SR 408 along sections of the project area. ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Central Florida Christian Academy, Gymnasium, Central Florida Christian Academy, Gymnasium, 700 Good Homes Road, Orlando, FL 32818
  • Florida Self-Insurers Guaranty Association
    • The Board of Directors will meet to discuss general business of the Association.; Wednesday, March 30, 2016, 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.
  • Pinellas County Department of Environment & Infrastructure (DEI)
    • Pinellas County, in coordination with the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) and the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), invites you to attend an Alternatives Public Workshop for the ongoing Project Development and Environment (PD&E) ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Hale Activity Center, 330 Douglas Avenue, Dunedin, FL 34698
• Water Management Districts
  • Southwest Florida Water Management District
    • Springs Coast Steering Committee Meeting. The committee will be discussing issues, drivers and quantifiable objectives for the Weeki Wachee, Homosassa and Chassahowitzka systems.; Wednesday, April 6, 2016; 2 p.m.; SWFWMD Headquarters, 2379 Broad ...
      • Hearing Meeting: SWFWMD Headquarters, 2379 Broad Street, Brooksville, FL 34604
    • Cooperative Funding Public Meeting: Governing Board members will discuss, evaluate and prioritize fiscal year 2017 requests for project funding in the northern counties of SWFWMD. All or part of this meeting may be conducted by means of ...
      • Hearing Meeting: District Headquarters, 2379 Broad St., Brooksville, FL 34604
• 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-15-16-060) for FDEM Food and Beverage Service The Division reserves the ...
      • Hearing Meeting: William E. Sadowski Office Building 2555 Shumard Oak Blvd, Room 120L Tallahassee, FL 32399
• Water Management Districts
  • Southwest Florida Water Management District
    • Cooperative Funding Public Meeting: Governing Board members will discuss, evaluate and prioritize fiscal year 2017 requests for project funding in Hillsborough, Pasco and Pinellas counties of SWFWMD. All or part of this meeting may be conducted by ...
      • Hearing Meeting: SWFWMD Tampa Service Office, 7601 US Highway 301 North, Tampa FL 33637
    • Cooperative Funding Public Meeting: Governing Board members will discuss, evaluate and prioritize fiscal year 2017 requests for project funding in Polk, Highlands and Hardee counties of SWFWMD. All or part of this meeting may be conducted by means ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Bartow City Hall, 450 N. Wilson Ave., Bartow, FL 33830
    • Cooperative Funding Public Meeting: Governing Board members will discuss, evaluate and prioritize fiscal year 2017 requests for project funding for southern counties of SWFWMD. All or part of this meeting may be conducted by means of communications ...
      • Hearing Meeting: SWFWMD Sarasota Service Office, 6750 Fruitville Road, Sarasota FL 34240
• Regional Planning Councils
  • South Florida Regional Planning Council
    • To discuss the LEPC's ongoing regional hazardous materials training and planning activities for FY1516.; Wednesday, May 25, 2016 at 10:00 AM; South Florida Regional Planning Council 3440 Hollywood Boulevard, Suite 140 Hollywood, FL 33021
      • Hearing Meeting: South Florida Regional Planning Council 3440 Hollywood Boulevard, Suite 140 Hollywood, FL 33021
• Department of Financial Services
  • Division of Funeral, Cemetery, and Consumer Services
    • Development of rules to implement recently enacted legislation amending Chapter 497, Florida Statutes, affecting cemetery care and maintenance trust distributions, and sometimes referred to as the uni-trust method of determining trust distributions.;...
      • Hearing Meeting: DoubleTree by Hilton Jacksonville Airport, 2101 Dixie Clipper Drive, Jacksonville FL
• Agency for Health Care Administration
  • Departmental
    • The Legal Work Group meets to discuss general topics relating to legal policies for health information exchange including provisions of a participation agreement and other subscription agreements for health information exchange. You can find contact ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Call-In Number: (888) 670-3525 Participant code: 934-890-7894#
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Board of Professional Engineers
    • to monitor the operations of the Florida Board of Professional Engineers and the Florida Engineers Management Corporation and other general business of the Committee. Please contact Rebecca Sammons at 850.521.0500 ext. 114 at least 48 hours prior to ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Florida Board of Professional Engineers 2639 North Monroe St. Building B-112 Tallahassee, FL 32303
• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • ATKINS - Bartow
    • The CMNAA study will recommend an integrated system of short- and long-term multimodal transportation investments that support mobility, accessibility, safety, economic development and improved quality of life. This workshop offers people the ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Bradenton Area Convention Center, 1 Haben Boulevard, Palmetto, FL
• Department of Health
  • Board of Nursing
    • Discussion regarding revisions to Rule 64B9-15.006, FAC - Standardized Curriculum and Rule 64B9-15.011, FAC - In-Service Training Requirements for Certified Nursing Assistants.; March 29, 2016, 2:00 p.m.; Department of Health, Tallahassee: 1-888-670-...
      • Hearing Meeting: Department of Health, Tallahassee: 1-888-670-3525, passcode: 3652039883
• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • Florida Workers' Compensation Joint Underwriting Association, Inc
    • The agenda topics may include the agency authorization process; agency producer agreement; agency producer termination, suspension or revocation to include the appeal process; agency producer fees; online application process; certificate of ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Contact Kathy Coyne at 941-378-7408 to participate.
• Department of Transportation
  • Departmental
    • The I-75 Relief Community Open Houses are scheduled to share information on I-75 Relief work to date including recent Task Force and Agency Coordination meetings. The Community Open Houses are being held to provide the public with an opportunity to ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Hilton University of Florida Conference Center, 1714 SW 34th Street, Gainesville, Florida 32607
    • The I-75 Relief Community Open Houses are scheduled to share information on I-75 Relief work to date including recent Task Force and Agency Coordination meetings. The Community Open Houses are being held to provide the public with an opportunity to ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Hilton Ocala, 3600 SW 36th Avenue, Ocala, Florida 34474
• Public Service Commission
  • Departmental
    • Docket No. 160033-GU – Petition for limited proceeding to restructure rates by St. Joe Natural Gas Company, 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: Gulf County School Board Room, 150 Middle School Road, Port St. Joe, Florida 32456
• Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission
  • Departmental
    • This public meeting is for the purpose of introducing the new FWC Derelict Vessel Removal Grant Program and associated guidelines as developed under 68-1.003(7), FAR. Input will be solicited from stakeholders and the public to help craft the final ...
      • Hearing Meeting: St. Lucie Board of County Commissioners, Commission Chambers, 2300 Virginia Avenue, Fort Pierce, Florida 34982
• Department of Transportation
  • Departmental
    • The I-75 Relief Community Open Houses are scheduled to share information on I-75 Relief work to date including recent Task Force and Agency Coordination meetings. The Community Open Houses are being held to provide the public with an opportunity to ...
      • Hearing Meeting: College of Central Florida, Citrus Conference Center, 3800 South Lecanto Highway, Lecanto, Florida 34461
• Agency for State Technology
  • Departmental
    • Technology Advisory Council - Bylaws and Election of Officers.; April 8, 2016 beginning at 1:00pm; Betty Easley Conference Center, Room 152, 4075 Esplanade Way, Tallahassee, FL 32399
      • Hearing Meeting: Betty Easley Conference Center, Room 152, 4075 Esplanade Way, Tallahassee, FL 32399
• Department of Education
  • Commission for Independent Education
    • On March 30, 2016 beginning at 1:30 p.m. and on March 31, 2016 – beginning at 9:00 a.m. the Commission for Independent Education will consider: All Degree Granting Institutions and Non-Degree granting Institutions for the following: Disciplinary ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Mission Inn Resort and Club, 10400 County Road 48, Howey In The Hills, Florida 34737
• Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission
  • Departmental
    • This is a quarterly meeting of the Steering Committee for the Florida Beaches Habitat Conservation Plan. Topics to be discussed include staff updates from the last quarter. No votes will be taken.; March 31, 2016, 9:00 A.M.; Bryant Building, Room #...
      • Hearing Meeting: Bryant Building, Room #272, 620 South Meridian Street, Tallahassee, FL 32399-1600.

6. Notices of Petitions and Dispositions Regarding Declaratory Stat

• Department of Health
  • Board of Physical Therapy Practice
    • Physical Therapy Department, Bay District Schools, filed on March 3, 2016.; The petition seeks the Board’s clarification of Section 486.021(11)(a), Florida Statutes, regarding the initial day of the 21 day period allowed for physical therapy ...
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Drugs, Devices and Cosmetics
    • Karen Asher-Cohen, Attorney on behalf of Exegi Pharma, LLC, on March 11, 2016.; The Petition seeks a formal opinion from the Department as to whether the Petitioner is required to obtain a permit as a Nonresident Prescription Drug Manufacturer under ...
• Department of Health
  • Board of Physical Therapy Practice
    • Grace Hernandez, PT., file don February 10, 2016.; The petition seeks the Board’s exemption of Section 486.161(2)(b), and (3), Florida Statutes, regarding the physical therapy working group members of the National Hemophilia Foundation to provide ...
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Drugs, Devices and Cosmetics
    • Lucy Ketner, Payer Relations Coordinator on behalf of Prism Medical Products, LLC. (Petitioners), on March 1, 2016.; The Petition seeks a formal opinion from the Department as to whether the Petitioner is required to obtain a permit as a Medical ...

7. Notices Regarding Bids, Proposals and Purchasing

• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • Brasfield & Gorrie, LLC
    • Other Agencies and Organizations, Brasfield & Gorrie, LLC
• Department of Education
  • Florida International University
    • Use of University Facilities (Repealed)
• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • South Florida Community Care Network
    • Other Agencies and Organizations, South Florida Community Care Network

8. Miscellaneous

• Department of Environmental Protection
  • Departmental
    • Department of Environmental Protection, Departmental
• Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles
  • Division of Motor Vehicles
    • Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles, Division of Motor Vehicles
    • Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles, Division of Motor Vehicles
    • Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles, Division of Motor Vehicles
    • Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles, Division of Motor Vehicles
    • Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles, Division of Motor Vehicles
    • Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles, Division of Motor Vehicles
    • Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles, Division of Motor Vehicles
    • Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles, Division of Motor Vehicles
    • Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles, Division of Motor Vehicles
    • Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles, Division of Motor Vehicles
    • Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles, Division of Motor Vehicles
    • Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles, Division of Motor Vehicles
• Department of Economic Opportunity
  • Division of Community Development
    • Department of Economic Opportunity, Division of Community Development