Vol. 44, No. 58 (03/23/2018)

1. Notices of Development of Proposed Rules and Negotiated Rulemaking

• Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
  • Division of Food Safety
    • Section 381.986, F.S., requires Medical Marijuana Treatment Centers (MMTC) producing edibles to hold a food permit pursuant to Chapter 500, F.S. This rulemaking will adopt a process by which MMTCs may be permitted, applicable permitting ...
• Department of Citrus
  • Departmental
    • 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 new form for imported processed products and repealing forms no longer utilized by the Department.
    • Repealing rules no longer utilized by the fresh industry; amending rules to clarify the use of coloring matter.
    • Amending rule to bring it into practices currently utilized in maturity testing of fresh fruit; repealing “Break in Color” testing.
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Board of Professional Engineers
    • The purpose of the amendment is to delete unnecessary language.
• Department of Citrus
  • Departmental
    • Repealing sections of rule no longer utilized by the Fresh Industry and adding new language regarding containers and labeling, misbranding, Partners In Quality Program and Organic Grove Registration Program.
    • Repealing language regarding Color Break Requirements.
    • Amending rule to add size 80 grapefruit and repealing sections no longer utilized by the Fresh Industry or the Division of Fruit & Vegetables Inspection Services.
    • Repealing language regarding color break requirements; removing dates regarding when a public hearing can be held regarding early maturing oranges.
    • Repealing language regarding color break requirements

2. Proposed Rules

• Department of Corrections
  • Departmental
    • To clarify the Department’s visitation schedule; when unusual circumstances will be authorized to grant additional visiting hours for regular or special visitors; and circumstances that would require the Secretary to approve or disapprove an ...
      • Due of Comment: 4/13/2018
• Department of Health
  • Board of Osteopathic Medicine
    • The Board is required to periodically review the information it has gathered with regard to the five most misdiagnosed conditions and revise its rule regarding continuing education to address the prevention of medical errors.
      • Due of Comment: 4/13/2018
    • The proposed rule amendment is intended to clarify the requirements for pre-operative clearance of specific surgical patients for Level III office surgery procedures. Additionally, the rule amendments set forth an additional entity for the purpose ...
      • Due of Comment: 4/13/2018
  • Board of Pharmacy
    • The Board proposes the rule amendment to delete the PARE as the designated clinical competency examination due to the NABP discontinuing the examination.
      • Due of Comment: 4/13/2018
  • Board of Dentistry
    • The Board proposes the rule amendment to update the rule regarding teaching permits.
      • Due of Comment: 4/13/2018

3. Notices of Changes, Corrections and Withdrawals

• Agency for Health Care Administration
  • Health Facility and Agency Licensing
    • Standards of Performance
• Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission
  • Departmental
    • Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission Grants Program
• Department of Environmental Protection
  • Departmental
    • Purpose and Implementation, No-fee Noticed Exemptions for Construction, Operation, Maintenance, Alteration, Abandonment or Removal of Minor Silvicultural Surface Water Management Systems, Conditions for Issuance of Individual and Conceptual Approval ...

4. Petitions and Dispositions Regarding Rule Variance or Waiver

• Water Management Districts
  • South Florida Water Management District
    • waiver from Broward County Water & Wastewater Services (Application No. 18-0227-6) for utilization of Works or Lands of the District for installation of a buried parallel run 24” re-use transmission pipeline within the south right of way of the ...
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Division of Hotels and Restaurants
    • an Emergency Variance for Subparagraph 61C-1.004(1)(a), Florida Administrative Code and Paragraph 5-202.11(A), 2009 FDA Food Code from Bar Cosmetics Inc. located in Jacksonville. The above referenced F.A.C. addresses the requirement that each ...
• Department of Health
  • Division of Environmental Health
    • variance of Rule 64E-5.502, F.A.C., filed by Jeffrey Molloy, DDS, regarding the requirement in 64E-5.502(1)(a)9.c. that “[p]ortable or mobile equipment shall be only for examinations where it is impractical to transfer the patient to a stationary ...
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Board of Professional Engineers
    • variance or waiver filed by Roberteau D. Harris, IV, of Rule 61G15-20.002(1), F.A.C., regarding the requirements for entry into the engineering examination. Petitioner seeks waiver of the rule’s requirement that 48 months of professional level ...

5. Notices of Meetings, Workshops and Public Hearings

• Water Management Districts
  • Southwest Florida Water Management District
    • Regular monthly meeting to obtain feedback from interested persons on current pending permit applications. The agenda is available at www.watermatters.org/calendar/calendar.php/; Apr 4, 2018, 9:00 a.m.; 7601 HWY 301 N, Tampa, FL 33637
      • Hearing Meeting: 7601 HWY 301 N, Tampa, FL 33637
  • Suwannee River Water Management District
    • Governing Board Meeting, Workshop/Public Hearing and Committee Meetings. Consider Suwannee River Water Management District business.; Tuesday, April 10, 2018, 9:00 a.m.; District Headquarters, 9225 CR 49, Live Oak, FL 32060
      • Hearing Meeting: District Headquarters, 9225 CR 49, Live Oak, FL 32060
• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • CITY OF BOYNTON BEACH
    • The City of Boynton Beach, gives notice of proposed ordinance governing a telecommunications company placing or maintaining telecommunications facilities in its roads or right-of-way. The proposed ordinance amends the City of Boynton Beach Code ...
      • Hearing Meeting: City Hall Commission Chambers 100 E Boynton Beach Boulevard Boynton Beach, FL 33435
• Department of Health
  • Division of Children's Medical Services
    • The Committee will address administrative issues, review cases, and discuss the CADR Action Plan. A portion of the meeting is required by Section 383.412(3) (a), F.S. to be closed to the public to allow the Committee to discuss information that is ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Kids House Wayne Densch Children's Advocacy Center 5467 North Ronald Reagan Blvd. Sanford, FL 32773
• Department of Children and Families
  • Refugee Services
    • Public Meeting #1 Title: Solicitation Conference Call for two ITNs. The first ITN is titled Adult Education Services for Refugees and Entrants in Miami-Dade County (ITN# SNR1819RS001). The second ITN is titled Adult Education Services for Refugees ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Tallahassee, Florida 32399. Conference Call-In Number: 1-888-670-3525 Conference Participation Code: 4471182592#
• Department of Health
  • Division of Children's Medical Services
    • The Committee will address administrative issues, review cases, and discuss the CADR Action Plan. A portion of the meeting is required by Section 383.412(3) (a), F.S. to be closed to the public to allow the Committee to discuss information that is ...
      • Hearing Meeting: State’s Attorney’s Office 411 South Second Street Fort Pierce, FL 34950
• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • Florida is for Veterans Inc.
    • The Veterans Florida Entrepreneurship Program began its first cohort with contracted partners in 2016. The current contract will conclude on June 30, 2018. A request for proposals will soon be released to secure program providers. The VFEP will ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Teleconference line: 877-619-2945 (no PIN needed)
• Department of Health
  • Division of Medical Quality Assurance
    • Established in section 397.33, Florida Statutes, the Drug Policy Advisory Council reviews and analyzes the impacts of substance abuse in the State and makes recommendations for the implementation of a state drug control strategy.; Thursday, April 19,...
      • Hearing Meeting: Department of Children and Families, 1317 Winewood Blvd., Building 6, Room 299, Conference Room A, Tallahassee, FL 32399
• Department of Management Services
  • Division of Purchasing
    • Public meeting for Evaluators to confirm scores for DMS- 17/18 -031 Comprehensive Surgical and Medical Procedures Entity.; May 8, 2018, 10:00 a.m.ET; 4050 Esplanade Way Conference room 101
      • Hearing Meeting: 4050 Esplanade Way Conference room 101
  • Commission on Human Relations
    • The purpose of the meeting is for the Commission to vote on the disposition of cases pending before it for decision.; Thursday, April 12, 2018, at 10 a.m. ET.; Call 888-670-3525, and when prompted enter pass code 1760507820, followed by the # key.
      • Hearing Meeting: Call 888-670-3525, and when prompted enter pass code 1760507820, followed by the # key.
• Department of Elder Affairs
  • Division of Volunteer and Community Services
    • Meeting of the Dementia Cure and Care Initiative Task force for the City of Pensacola. The goal of the DCCI Task force is to engage communities across the state to be more dementia friendly, promote better care for Floridians affected by dementia, ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Northwest Florida Area Agency on Aging, 5090 Commerce Park Circle, Pensacola, FL 32505 or by phone: 1(888)670-3525, participant code: 649 992 7145
    • Meeting of the Dementia Cure and Care Initiative Task force for the City of Orlando. The goal of the DCCI Task force is to engage communities across the state to be more dementia friendly, promote better care for Floridians affected by dementia, and ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Pine Hills Community Center, 6408 Jennings Road Building B, Orlando, FL 32818; telephone conference: 1(888)670-3525, participant code: 649 992 7145
• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • Florida Birth-Related Neurological Injury Compensation Association
    • General; April 6, 2018; 10:00 a.m.; Hyatt Regency Orlando International Airport 9300 Jeff Fuqua Blvd Orlando, FL 32827 1-407-825-1327
      • Hearing Meeting: Hyatt Regency Orlando International Airport 9300 Jeff Fuqua Blvd Orlando, FL 32827 1-407-825-1327
• 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: R.A. Gray Building Auditorium, 500 South Bronough Street, Tallahassee, FL 32399
• Florida Housing Finance Corporation
  • Departmental
    • 1. Consider financing and acknowledgement resolutions for various multifamily developments, under any multifamily program, including the ranking of developments. 2. Consider appointment of professionals including but not limited to trustee and/or ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Grand Hyatt Tampa Bay 2900 Bayport Drive Tampa, FL 33607
    • 1. Conduct business necessary for the organization of FHFC II, INC. 2. Consider adopting resolutions delegating operational authority to the Executive Director. 3. Consideration of all necessary actions with regard to any property owned or held ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Grand Hyatt Tampa Bay 2900 Bayport Drive Tampa, FL 33607
    • 1. Conduct business necessary for the organization of FHFC III, INC. 2. Consider adopting resolutions delegating operational authority to the Executive Director. 3. Consideration of all necessary actions with regard to any property owned or held ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Grand Hyatt Tampa Bay 2900 Bayport Drive Tampa, FL 33607
• Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
  • Division of Agricultural Water Policy
    • Monthly business meeting.; March 28, 2018. 6:00 p.m.; Loyce Harpe Park 500 W Carter Rd Mulberry, Florida 33813
      • Hearing Meeting: Loyce Harpe Park 500 W Carter Rd Mulberry, Florida 33813
• Department of Children and Families
  • Departmental
    • The Department of Children and Families Debriefing Meeting of the Evaluators and ranking of the proposals for RFP SMHTF 2018-001 has been cancelled.; March 26, 2018, 9:00 a.m. - meeting has been cancelled; Florida State Hospital Purchasing ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Florida State Hospital Purchasing Conference Room, 1153 Maple Street, Chattahoochee, FL32324, Building #1153, Room #105
• Department of Health
  • Division of Environmental Health
    • This public hearing will address the Department of Health’s proposed Rules 64E-6.009 and .012, as noticed in the March 22, 2018, Volume 44, Number 57 edition of the Florida Administrative Register.; April 16, 2018, 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. or until the ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Florida Department of Health 4052 Bald Cypress Way, Room 301 Tallahassee, FL 32399

6. Notices Regarding Bids, Proposals and Purchasing

• Department of Education
  • Departmental
    • Department of Education, Departmental
• Florida Housing Finance Corporation
  • Departmental
    • Florida Housing Finance Corporation, Departmental

7. Miscellaneous

• Water Management Districts
  • South Florida Water Management District
    • Policy and Purpose, Scope of Part I, Definitions, Basin and Sub-Basin Boundaries, Works of the District within the Lake Okeechobee Basin, Implementation, Permits Required, General Permits for Use of Works of the District Within the Lake Okeechobee ...
• Department of Transportation
  • Departmental
    • Department of Transportation, Departmental
• Department of State
  • Departmental
    • Department of State, Departmental