Vol. 43, No. 42 (03/02/2017)

1. Notices of Development of Proposed Rules and Negotiated Rulemaking

• Agency for Health Care Administration
  • Hospital and Nursing Home Reporting Systems and Other Provisions Relating to Hospitals
    • The agency is proposing these rule amendments to strike January 2010 references, update the internet submission URL, capture comp rehab revenue charges, and change the Florida Center name effective July 1, 2016. The amendment deletes the initial due ...
  • Cost Management and Control
    • The agency is proposing these rule amendments to strike January 2010 references, update the internet submission URL, and change the Florida Center name effective July 1, 2016. The amendment adds provision for multiple Off-Site ED identifiers ...
• Department of Health
  • Board of Psychology
    • The Board proposes the development of a rule amendment to update the language.
    • The Board proposes the development to review and update the rule language.

2. Proposed Rules

• Department of Health
  • Board of Occupational Therapy
    • The proposed rule amendment is intended to clarify the requirements for obtaining continuing education credit for pro bono services.
      • Due of Comment: 3/23/2017
  • Board of Medicine
    • The proposed rule amendment is intended to clarify subsection (2)(a), by removing an outdated reference which no longer exists in Rule 64B8-30.012, F.A.C.
      • Due of Comment: 3/23/2017
  • Board of Physical Therapy Practice
    • The purpose and effect of the rule amendment is to set forth supervision responsibilities of physical therapists and physical therapist assistants, providing patients with supervised care when working with students/trainees.
      • Due of Comment: 3/23/2017
• Department of Education
  • Office of Early Learning
    • The purpose of the revised rule is to clarify provider reimbursement requirements and attendance documentation.
      • Due of Comment: 3/23/2017
    • The purpose of the revised rule is to align the content and criteria for approval of the early learning school readiness plans with previously revised school readiness rules.
      • Due of Comment: 3/23/2017
• Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
  • Division of Consumer Services
    • The proposed rulemaking amends incorporated forms, updates form references, establishes application procedures and minimum standards for student tour operators, establishes a procedure for certain veterans, the spouses of such veterans, or business ...
      • Due of Comment: 3/23/2017

3. Notices of Changes, Corrections and Withdrawals

• Department of Health
  • Board of Respiratory Care
    • Continuing Education Requirement
• Department of Children and Families
  • Family Safety and Preservation Program
    • Definitions, Procedure for Handling Alien Children Alleged to Be Abused, Neglected or Abandoned
• Department of Financial Services
  • Division of Insurance Agent and Agency Services
    • Course Providers, School Officials, Instructors and Supervising Instructors, Course Approval; Requirements; Guidelines, Advertising, Prohibited Practices, Forms

4. Petitions and Dispositions Regarding Rule Variance or Waiver

• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Division of Hotels and Restaurants
    • On February 28, 2017, the Division issued an order. The Final Order was in response to a Petition for an emergency permanent Variance from The Salvador Condominium, filed February 9, 2017, and advertised on February 13, 2017 in Vol. 43, No. 29, of ...
    • On February 28, 2017, the Division issued an order. The Final Order was in response to a Petition for an emergency permanent Variance from Katie Manor Apartments, filed November 3, 2016, and advertised on November 8, 2016 in Vol. 42, No. 218, of ...
• Water Management Districts
  • South Florida Water Management District
    • waiver from Horizon 880, LLC, Application No. 17-0203-3, for utilization of Works or Lands of the District known as the L-13 Canal for the construction of a vehicular bridge crossing L-13 located approximately 2.5 miles east of Sam Senter Road and ...
• Florida Housing Finance Corporation
  • Departmental
    • Waiver from Monterey Point Apartments; Bonita Pointe Apartments; Alhambra Cove Apartments; Hibiscus Point Apartments; Tuscany Place Apartments; Marbrisa Apartments; Doral Terrace Apartments; St. Croix Apartments; Heron Pointe Apartments; Laguna ...

5. Notices of Meetings, Workshops and Public Hearings

• Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission
  • Freshwater Fish and Wildlife
    • To receive public comment regarding considerations for FWC’s ten-year Management Plan for the FWC Lead Managed Portions of Bullfrog Creek Wildlife and Environmental Area (BCWEA). This hearing is being held EXCLUSIVELY for discussion of the DRAFT ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Hillsborough County Center 2nd Floor 601 East Kennedy Boulevard Tampa, FL 33602
• 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 Request for Proposal (RFP-DEM-16-17-048) for Hurricane Loss Mitigation Program. The Division reserves ...
      • Hearing Meeting: William E. Sadowski Office Building 2555 Shumard Oak Blvd, Tallahassee, FL 32399
• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • Treasure Coast Education and Research Development Authority
    • Any matters that may come before the TCERDA Board for their consideration/authorization, including but not limited to minutes, treasurer's report, etc. ; March 9, 2017, 3:00 p.m.; Treasure Coast Research Park, in the UF/IRREC Building, 2199 S. ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Treasure Coast Research Park, in the UF/IRREC Building, 2199 S. Rock Road, Fort Pierce, FL., 34952
  • Orange County Research and Development Authority
    • General Business Meeting; March 16, 2017, 11:30 a.m.; Central Florida Research Park 12424 Research Parkway, Suite 100 Orlando, FL 32826
      • Hearing Meeting: Central Florida Research Park 12424 Research Parkway, Suite 100 Orlando, FL 32826
• Department of Law Enforcement
  • Division of Local Law Enforcement Assistance
    • Petition for temporary waiver of Rule 11D-8.014(1), F.A.C.; March 20, 2017, 10:00 a.m.; Florida Department of Law Enforcement, 2331 Phillips Road, Room B1055, Tallahassee, FL 32308
      • Hearing Meeting: Florida Department of Law Enforcement, 2331 Phillips Road, Room B1055, Tallahassee, FL 32308
• Department of Children and Families
  • Departmental
    • Ongoing Pinellas Community Alliance Business; Monday, March 13, 2017 at 2:00 PM; Juvenile Welfare Board Building 14155 58th Street North Clearwater, FL
      • Hearing Meeting: Juvenile Welfare Board Building 14155 58th Street North Clearwater, FL
• Space Florida
  • Departmental
    • Space Florida Board of Directors Meeting; March 10, 2017, 11:00 a.m. EST; Teleconference: Call In Number 888-204-5987; Guest Code: 4503386#
      • Hearing Meeting: Teleconference: Call In Number 888-204-5987; Guest Code: 4503386#
• Department of Health
  • Board of Acupuncture
    • General business of the board. ; March 10, 2017, 9:00 a.m., ET; Sheraton Tampa East 10221 Princess Palm Avenue Tampa, Florida 33610 (813) 246-7139
      • Hearing Meeting: Sheraton Tampa East 10221 Princess Palm Avenue Tampa, Florida 33610 (813) 246-7139
• 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 ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Neil Kirkman Building, Training Room B-130, 2900 Apalachee Parkway, Tallahassee Florida 32399, GoToMeeting call-in information is also provided below.
• Department of Transportation
  • Departmental
    • Standing bi-weekly teleconference on March 9, 2017, to discuss FTC business, has been CANCELLED. Notice of this meeting was published on January 9, 2017.; CANCELLED - telephone conference call scheduled for March 9, 2017; Florida Transportation ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Florida Transportation Commission, 605 Suwannee Street, Room 176, Tallahassee, Florida
• Department of Children and Families
  • Family Safety and Preservation Program
    • Undocumented foreign national children; March 13, 2017, 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. ; (1) Attending in person at: Florida Department of Children and Families 1317 Winewood Boulevard, Bldg. 1 3rd Floor, Room 301G Tallahassee, FL 32399-0700 (2) ...
      • Hearing Meeting: (1) Attending in person at: Florida Department of Children and Families 1317 Winewood Boulevard, Bldg. 1 3rd Floor, Room 301G Tallahassee, FL 32399-0700 (2) Via conference call: Dial 1-888-670-3525 Code: 312 614 9586 #
• Department of Transportation
  • Departmental
    • The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) invites you to attend a Public Open House for the North I-75 Master Plan. The study evaluates improvements to I-75 and major north-south corridors parallel to I-75, such as US 41, (located to the west)...
      • Hearing Meeting: Hilton University of Florida, 1714 SW Street Gainesville, Florida 32607
• Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
  • Division of Marketing and Development
    • The purpose of the meeting is to review marketing activities planned on behalf of Florida agriculture.; Thursday, March 30, 2017 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.; Florida Fruit and Vegetable Association 800 Trafalgar Court Suite 200 Maitland, FL 32751
      • Hearing Meeting: Florida Fruit and Vegetable Association 800 Trafalgar Court Suite 200 Maitland, FL 32751
• Agency for Health Care Administration
  • Departmental
    • This is a meeting of the State Consumer Health Information and Policy Advisory Council’s Data Standards and Transparency Committee, to which all interested parties are invited. The purpose is to conduct a meeting of key health care stakeholders to ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Florida Hospital Association, 307 Park Lake Circle, Orlando, Florida 32803. This meeting will be available via conference call by dialing 1 (888) 670-3525 and enter the participant passcode: 900-967-2762. If you have any difficulty accessing the teleconference, please call the Florida Center’s main number at (850) 412-3730.
• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • Infinite Source Communications Group, LLC
    • The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) District Six will hold a public meeting for two resurfacing projects along State Road (SR) 5/US 1/Overseas Highway from Sugarloaf Key MM 19.794 to west of Cudjoe Key MM 20.664 and from east of Cudjoe ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Sugarloaf Fire Station 17097 Overseas Hwy Sugarloaf Key, FL 33042
  • Enterprise Florida, Inc.
    • The Board of Directors for the Florida Opportunity Fund announces a public meeting to which all persons are invited: Address: 800 North Magnolia Avenue Suite 1100, Orlando, FL 32803 Meeting: Florida Opportunity Fund Purpose: This meeting ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Enterprise Florida
• Water Management Districts
  • Northwest Florida Water Management District
    • District business. Amendment No. 1 requests realignment of the FY 2016-2017 budget with no increase or decrease to the total District budget. NOTE: One or more Governing Board members may attend and participate in the meetings by means of ...
      • Hearing Meeting: District Headquarters, 81 Water Management Drive, Havana, FL 32333
  • South Florida Water Management District
    • Governing Board to discuss and consider District business, including regulatory and non-regulatory matters.; Thursday, March 9, 2017, 9:00 AM Governing Board Meeting ; SFWMD Headquarters, B-1 Building 3301 Gun Club Road, West Palm Beach, Florida ...
      • Hearing Meeting: SFWMD Headquarters, B-1 Building 3301 Gun Club Road, West Palm Beach, Florida 33406
• Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission
  • Departmental
    • Finance & Audit Committee of the Fish & Wildlife Foundation of Florida will be reviewing the operating budget, financial reports, and compensation packages for the Foundation.; Wednesday, March 15, 2017; from 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.; The public may ...
      • Hearing Meeting: The public may participate in the call. Please contact Mr. Will Bradford at (850) 921-1144 for instructions
• Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
  • Division of Agricultural Water Policy
    • Items for discussion include general business pursuant to responsibilities under Chapter 582, F.S., and any new business that is brought up by District supervisors.; March 21, 2017, 6:00 p.m. April 18, 2017, 6:00 p.m. May 16, 2017, 6:00 p.m. June ...
      • Hearing Meeting: 210 Cypress Gardens Blvd., Suite 2 Winter Haven, FL 33880
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Florida Building Commission
    • Provide comments to the Rule Development Workshop “Rule 61G20-1.001, F.A.C.” of April 4, 2017 for the purpose of reviewing comments received regarding the proposed 6th Edition (2017) update to the Florida Building Code.; March 21, 2017, 10:00 a.m.; ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Meetings to be conducted using communications media technology, specifically teleconference and webinar. Join the meeting at https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/624053653. Join the conference call: United States (toll-free): 1 866-899-4679; Meeting ID / Access Code: 624-053-653; public point of access 2601 Blair Stone Road, Tallahassee, Florida.
    • Provide comments to the Rule Development Workshop “Rule 61G20-1.001, F.A.C.” of April 4, 2017 for the purpose of reviewing comments received regarding the proposed 6th Edition (2017) update to the Florida Building Code. ; March 21, 2017, 1:00 p.m....
      • Hearing Meeting: Meetings to be conducted using communications media technology, specifically teleconference and webinar. Join the meeting at https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/276233693. Join the conference call: United States (toll-free) 1-877-568-4106, meeting ID/access code: 276-233-693; public point of access 2601 Blair Stone Road, Tallahassee, Florida.

6. Notices Regarding Bids, Proposals and Purchasing

• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • Brasfield & Gorrie, LLC
    • Other Agencies and Organizations, Brasfield & Gorrie, LLC

7. Miscellaneous

• Department of Health
  • Board of Massage Therapy
    • Department of Health, Board of Massage Therapy
• Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
  • Division of Fruit and Vegetables
    • Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Division of Fruit and Vegetables
• Department of State
  • Departmental
    • Department of State, Departmental