Vol. 43, No. 54 (03/20/2017)

1. Notices of Development of Proposed Rules and Negotiated Rulemaking

• Department of Education
  • State Board of Education
    • To consolidate Division of Blind Services rules that cover similar topics into a single rule. The language of rule 6A-18.053, Determination That a Client Has Been Rehabilitated, will now be contained in rule 6A-18.049, General Description of ...

2. Proposed Rules

• Department of Health
  • Board of Nursing Home Administrators
    • The Board proposes a rule amendment to correct language in the rule relating to eligibility for a refund, the initial licensure fee.
      • Due of Comment: 4/10/2017
    • The Board proposes an amendment to update the language including changes required by Chapter 2016-222, Laws of Florida.
      • Due of Comment: 4/10/2017
  • Board of Psychology
    • The Board proposes the amendment to update the rule language.
      • Due of Comment: 4/10/2017
    • The Board proposes the amendment to update the rule language.
      • Due of Comment: 4/10/2017
• Department of Financial Services
  • OIR – Insurance Regulation
    • These rule revisions update the rules to reflect electronic filing process.
      • Due of Comment: 4/10/2017
    • These rule revisions update the rules to reflect electronic filing process.
      • Due of Comment: 4/10/2017
• Department of State
  • Division of Historical Resources
    • The purpose of this rule amendment is to establish in rule the most recent guidelines, forms, application procedures, and Grant Award Agreements for the Historic Preservation Grants In Aid Program, including the Small Matching Grant Program and the ...
      • Due of Comment: 4/10/2017
• Department of Financial Services
  • OIR – Insurance Regulation
    • This rule is being amended to adopt the 2017 NAIC Quarterly Statement Manuals, the 2016 NAIC Annual Statement Instructions Manuals, the 2016 and 2017 NAIC Accounting Practices and Procedures Manuals and 2017 NAIC User’s Guide. The current rule ...
      • Due of Comment: 4/10/2017
    • This rule is being amended to adopt the 2016 and 2017 NAIC Financial Condition Examiners Handbooks. The current rule adopted the 2015 and 2016 versions of these handbooks.
      • Due of Comment: 4/10/2017
    • Repeal of the rule due to repeal of the statutory authority or determined to be obsolete or unnecessary.
      • Due of Comment: 4/10/2017
    • These rule revisions update the rules to reflect electronic filing process.
      • Due of Comment: 4/10/2017
    • These rule revisions update the rules to reflect electronic filing process.
      • Due of Comment: 4/10/2017
    • These rule revisions update the rules to reflect electronic filing process.
      • Due of Comment: 4/10/2017
    • These rule revisions update the rules to reflect electronic filing process.
      • Due of Comment: 4/10/2017
    • These rule revisions update the rules to reflect electronic filing process.
      • Due of Comment: 4/10/2017
    • These rule revisions update the rules to reflect electronic filing process.
      • Due of Comment: 4/10/2017
    • These rule revisions update the rules to reflect electronic filing process.
      • Due of Comment: 4/10/2017
    • These rule revisions update the rules to reflect electronic filing process.
      • Due of Comment: 4/10/2017
    • These rule revisions update the rules to reflect electronic filing process.
      • Due of Comment: 4/10/2017

3. Petitions and Dispositions Regarding Rule Variance or Waiver

• Department of Education
  • Office of Early Learning
    • Department of Education, Florida's Office of Early Learning
• Department of Health
  • Board of Massage Therapy
    • Caroline (Olalo) Wachtel seeking a variance or waiver of Rule 64B7-32.002, F.A.C. regarding proof of graduation. Comments on this petition should be filed with the Board of Massage Therapy, 4052 Bald Cypress Way, Bin #C06, Tallahassee, Florida ...
  • Board of Optometry
    • a revised variance and waiver filed by Yaitza E. Matos-Cruz, OD, from Rule 64B13-4.001, F.A.C., regarding the requirement that applicants for licensure must have achieved an overall passing score, as well as individual scores of 75% or better on ...
• Department of Transportation
  • Departmental
    • waiver from the provisions of Rule 14-75.003(5)(m), Florida Administrative Code, providing minimum experience requirements for landscape architects on Department projects, from Monarch Landscape Architecture, LLC. Comments on this petition should ...

4. Notices of Meetings, Workshops and Public Hearings

• Department of Transportation
  • Departmental
    • The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT), District One, is holding an Alternatives Public Workshop to discuss the SR 70 from Jefferson Avenue/Placid Lakes Boulevard to County Road 29 Project Development & Environment (PD&E) Study in Highlands ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Lake Placid Camp and Conference Center, 2665 Placid View Drive, Lake Placid, FL 33852
• Department of Environmental Protection
  • Division of Recreation and Parks
    • Presentation of the proposed unit management plan updates for Ichetucknee Springs State Park and Troy Spring State Park.; Wednesday, March 29, 2017, 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. (EDT); Fort White Community Center, 17579 SW State Road 47, Fort White, ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Fort White Community Center, 17579 SW State Road 47, Fort White, Florida 32038
    • Presentation and discussion of the proposed unit management plan updates for Ichetucknee Springs State Park and Troy Spring State Park with the advisory group members.; Thursday, March 30, 2017, 9:00 a.m. (EDT); Ichetucknee Springs State Park ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Ichetucknee Springs State Park Environmental Education Center, 12087 SW U.S. Highway 27, Fort White, Florida 32038
• Department of Education
  • Education Practices Commission
    • The Hearing Panel of the Education Practices Commission will consider final agency action in matters dealing with the disciplining of certified educators. The Phone Hearing Committee Meeting will be do discuss the phone hearing and processes.; A ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Phone Hearing U.S. Toll Free: (888) 419-5570 Participant passcode: 215 612 67 Phone Hearing Committee Meeting U.S. Toll Free: (877) 809-7262 Participant passcode: 646 748 56#
• Department of State
  • Division of Historical Resources
    • Monticello Certified Local Government Historic Preservation Training; March 30, 2017, 8:00 a.m. until Conclusion March 31, 2017, 9:00 a.m. until Conclusion; Monticello Opera House, 185 West Washington Street, Monticello, Florida 32344
      • Hearing Meeting: Monticello Opera House, 185 West Washington Street, Monticello, Florida 32344
    • How to Apply for a Small Matching Grant Webinar; Monday, March 27, 2017 - 1:00 p.m to 2:30 p.m.; R.A. Gray Building, Fourth Floor, Room 404 500 South Bronough Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32399
      • Hearing Meeting: R.A. Gray Building, Fourth Floor, Room 404 500 South Bronough Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32399
• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • Center for Independent Living in Central Florida, Inc.
    • Full Board Meeting; March 28, 2017 @ 8:00 a.m.; 720 North Denning Drive, Winter Park, FL
      • Hearing Meeting: 720 North Denning Drive, Winter Park, FL
• Regional Planning Councils
  • West Florida Regional Planning Council
    • General business of the West Florida Regional Planning Council; Monday, March 27, 2017 at 3:30 p.m.; Okaloosa County Administrative Building Training Room, 1250 N. Eglin Pkwy., Shalimar, Fla.
      • Hearing Meeting: Okaloosa County Administrative Building Training Room, 1250 N. Eglin Pkwy., Shalimar, Fla.
  • North Central Florida Regional Planning Council
    • To conduct the regular business of the Executive Committee of the North Central Florida Regional Planning Council.; March 30, 2017 at 6:00 p.m.; Holiday Inn Hotel and Suites, Olustee Room, 213 Southwest Commerce Boulevard, Lake City, Florida.
      • Hearing Meeting: Holiday Inn Hotel and Suites, Olustee Room, 213 Southwest Commerce Boulevard, Lake City, Florida.
    • To conduct the regular business of the Clearinghouse Committee of the North Central Florida Regional Planning Council.; March 30, 2017 at 6:00 p.m.; Holiday Inn Hotel and Suites, Suwannee Room, 213 Southwest Commerce Boulevard, Lake City, Florida.
      • Hearing Meeting: Holiday Inn Hotel and Suites, Suwannee Room, 213 Southwest Commerce Boulevard, Lake City, Florida.
    • To conduct the regular business of the Regional Planning Committee of the North Central Florida Regional Planning Council.; March 30, 2017 at 6:30 p.m.; Holiday Inn Hotel and Suites, Suwannee Room, 213 Southwest Commerce Boulevard, Lake City, ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Holiday Inn Hotel and Suites, Suwannee Room, 213 Southwest Commerce Boulevard, Lake City, Florida.
    • To conduct the regular business of the Program Committee of the North Central Florida Regional Planning Council.; March 30, 2017 at 6:30 p.m.; Holiday Inn Hotel and Suites, Olustee Room, 213 Southwest Commerce Boulevard, Lake City, Florida.
      • Hearing Meeting: Holiday Inn Hotel and Suites, Olustee Room, 213 Southwest Commerce Boulevard, Lake City, Florida.
    • To conduct the regular business of the North Central Florida Regional Planning Council.; March 30, 2017 at 7:30 p.m.; Holiday Inn Hotel and Suites, Suwannee Room, 213 Southwest Commerce Boulevard, Lake City, Florida.
      • Hearing Meeting: Holiday Inn Hotel and Suites, Suwannee Room, 213 Southwest Commerce Boulevard, Lake City, Florida.
• Executive Office of the Governor
  • Departmental
    • General Business.; April 3, 2017, 9:00 a.m., ET until all business is complete; Telephone conference number: 1(888)670-3525, participant code: 3360784946#
      • Hearing Meeting: Telephone conference number: 1(888)670-3525, participant code: 3360784946#
• Department of Transportation
  • Departmental
    • The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) District One has begun Phase 2 of the Central Manatee Network Alternatives Analysis (CMNAA) Study. FDOT has partnered with the Sarasota/Manatee Metropolitan Planning Organization, Manatee County, and ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Courtyard Marriott, 100 Riverfront Drive, West Bradenton, FL 34205
• Regional Planning Councils
  • West Florida Regional Planning Council
    • THIS MEETING OF BARC AND BARC TAC HAS BEEN CANCELLED; Wed., March 22, 2017, at 11 a.m. THIS MEETING HAS BEEN CANCELLED; West Florida Regional Planning Council 4081 E. Olive Rd., Pensacola, Fla.
      • Hearing Meeting: West Florida Regional Planning Council 4081 E. Olive Rd., Pensacola, Fla.
    • The general business of the Local Emergency Planning Committee including training activities, planning activities, and public outreach. Subcommittee meetings will precede the general meeting on April 19, starting at 9 a.m. Additional subcommittee ...
      • Hearing Meeting: West Florida Regional Planning Council 4081 E. Olive Rd., Suite A, Pensacola, Fla.

5. Notices Regarding Bids, Proposals and Purchasing

• Department of Education
  • Departmental
    • Department of Education, Departmental
• Regional Transportation Authorities
  • Hillsborough Transit Authority (HART)
    • Regional Transportation Authorities, Hillsborough Transit Authority (HART)
• Department of Environmental Protection
  • Departmental
    • Department of Environmental Protection, Departmental
• Department of Financial Services
  • Departmental
    • Department of Financial Services, Departmental

6. Miscellaneous

• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • Hardee County Economic Development Authority
    • Other Agencies and Organizations, Hardee County Economic Development Authority
    • Other Agencies and Organizations, Hardee County Economic Development Authority
• Department of Health
  • Departmental
    • Department of Health, Departmental
• Department of State
  • Departmental
    • Department of State, Departmental