Vol. 42, No. 59 (03/25/2016), Florida Administrative Register

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Vol. 42, No. 59 (03/25/2016)

1. Notices of Development of Proposed Rules and Negotiated Rulemaking

Water Management Districts
- South Florida Water Management District
  - The Joint Administrative Procedures Committee recently reviewed the District’s Vendor Suspension Rules and advised the District of the need to amend the rules in order to correct a reference and state the circumstances and conditions for ...
Department of Education
- State Board of Education
  - To adopt the new Florida Teacher Certification Examinations (FTCE) competencies and skills, effective September 1, 2017, for the following FTCE subject area: Exceptional Student Education K–12 and to adopt new passing scores effective September 1, ...
  - To make changes based on 2016 statutory changes. The effect will be a rule consistent with governing statutes.
Department of State
- Division of Elections
  - This rule is being amended to increase the efficiency of the elections fraud complaint referral process by streamlining how a legally cognizable complaint may be referred to a state attorney or statewide prosecutor.

2. Notices of Changes, Corrections and Withdrawals

Agency for Health Care Administration
- Health Facility and Agency Licensing
  - Licensure Application Process.

3. Petitions and Dispositions Regarding Rule Variance or Waiver

Department of Transportation
- Departmental
  - on March 24, 2016, DOT entered an Order Granting Variance from Section 4.8.3.3 of the 2010 Utilities Accommodation Manual, incorporated by reference in Rule 14-46.001, F.A.C. On March 4, 2016, Peoples Gas System, a division of Tampa Electric ...

4. Notices of Meetings, Workshops and Public Hearings

Department of Management Services
- State Retirement Commission
  - To conduct hearings pursuant to section 121.23, Florida Statutes, and to consider other matters related to the business of the Commission.; April 28, 2016, 9:00 a.m. and April 29, 2016, 9:00 a.m.; Courtyard Marriott Lake Mary, 135 International ...
    - Hearing Meeting: Courtyard Marriott Lake Mary, 135 International Parkway, Lake Mary, Florida 32746
Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
- Division of Administration
  - This is a meeting of the Board of Directors to discuss general business.; Wednesday, April 13, 2016, 5:00 p.m.; Holiday Inn; 3600 SW 38th Avenue; Ocala, Florida 34474
    - Hearing Meeting: Holiday Inn; 3600 SW 38th Avenue; Ocala, Florida 34474
Regional Utility Authorities
- Peace River/Manasota Regional Water Supply Authority
  - The Board of Directors will convene to conduct regular busines of the Authority.; April 6, 2016, 9:30 a.m.; Manatee County Administrative Center, Commission Chambers, 1112 Manatee Avenue West, Bradenton, Florida.
    - Hearing Meeting: Manatee County Administrative Center, Commission Chambers, 1112 Manatee Avenue West, Bradenton, Florida.
Executive Office of the Governor
- Division of Emergency Management
  - To discuss the activities and goals of the Local Emergency Planning Committee in implementing the Emergency Planning and Community Right-To-Know Act, also known as Title III of the Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act of 1986.; April 7, 2016,...
    - Hearing Meeting: Hilton St. Petersburg Bayfront 333 1st Street, South St. Petersburg, FL 33701
  - To discuss the requirements of the Emergency Planning and Community Right-To-Know Act, also known as Title III of the Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act of 1986.; April 8, 2016, 10:00 AM; Hilton St. Petersburg Bayfront 333 1st Street, ...
    - Hearing Meeting: Hilton St. Petersburg Bayfront 333 1st Street, South St. Petersburg, FL 33701
  - To discuss the activities and goals of the Training Task Force and other hazardous materials training issues.; April 7, 2016, 9:30 AM; Hilton St. Petersburg Bayfront 333 1st Street, South St. Petersburg, FL 33701
    - Hearing Meeting: Hilton St. Petersburg Bayfront 333 1st Street, South St. Petersburg, FL 33701
Other Agencies and Organizations
- VHB
  - This is the first public meeting to be held as part of a community-based evaluation to provide for the long-term transportation needs within this regionally-significant corridor. The purpose of this meeting is to present project information, outline ...
    - Hearing Meeting: Crowne Plaza Pensacola Grand, 200 East Gregory Street, Pensacola, Florida.
Department of Environmental Protection
- Division of Recreation and Parks
  - Conduct Council Business for administering the Myakka River as a Wild and Scenic River.; April 8 2016, 9:30am – 12:30 pm; SWFWMD Sarasota Service Office 6750 Fruitville Road Sarasota, Florida 34240
    - Hearing Meeting: SWFWMD Sarasota Service Office 6750 Fruitville Road Sarasota, Florida 34240
- Departmental
  - The FDEP Coral Reef Conservation Program is holding its biannual, two-day meeting of its Technical Advisory Committee (TAC). The TAC will be advising the Southeast Florida Coral Reef Initiative (SEFCRI) on its mission to develop and support the ...
    - Hearing Meeting: 3nd Floor Auditorium, Center of Excellence for Coral Reef Ecosystem Research, Nova Southeastern University Oceanographic Center, 8000 North Ocean Drive, Dania Beach, FL 33004
  - A draft Charlotte Harbor Aquatic Preserves Management Plan has been prepared by the Florida Coastal Office. The draft plan is available for viewing or download at www.dep.state.fl.us/coastal/sites/charlotte/plan.htm. The Florida Coastal Office seeks ...
    - Hearing Meeting: Charlotte Harbor Environmental Center/Cedar Point, 2300 Placida Road, Englewood, FL 34224
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
Department of Environmental Protection
- Departmental
  - A draft Charlotte Harbor Aquatic Preserves Management Plan has been prepared by the Florida Coastal Office. The draft plan is available for viewing or download at www.dep.state.fl.us/coastal/sites/charlotte/plan.htm. The Florida Coastal Office seeks ...
    - Hearing Meeting: Charlotte Harbor Aquatic Preserves Office, 12301 Burnt Store Road, Punta Gorda, FL 33955
  - A draft Charlotte Harbor Aquatic Preserves Management Plan has been prepared by the Florida Coastal Office. The draft plan is available for viewing or download at www.dep.state.fl.us/coastal/sites/charlotte/plan.htm. The Florida Coastal Office seeks ...
    - Hearing Meeting: Fort Myers Library, 1651 Lee Street, Fort Myers, FL 33901
  - The Charlotte Harbor Aquatic Preserves Management Plan Advisory Committee will meet to discuss comments at the public meetings - scheduled for April 25, 26, and 27, and separately noticed - and possible revisions to the draft Charlotte Harbor ...
    - Hearing Meeting: Charlotte Harbor Aquatic Preserves Office, 12301 Burnt Store Road, Punta Gorda, FL 33955
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/; April 6, 2016, 9:00 a.m.; 7601 HWY 301 N, Tampa, FL 33637
    - Hearing Meeting: 7601 HWY 301 N, Tampa, FL 33637
- South Florida Water Management District
  - The US Fish & Wildlife Services will hold a public meeting to update the public on the status of its License Agreement with the South Florida Water Management District and other accomplishments. Updates will be given on the 13 performance measures ...
    - Hearing Meeting: Arthur R. Marshall Loxahatchee National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center, 10216 Lee Road, Boynton Beach, FL 33473. (The Visitor Center is behind Bedner’s Farmer Fresh Market on US 441)
Department of Transportation
- Departmental
  - Florida Greenbook - Design Exception Subcommittee- Review and discuss proposed revisions to the Florida Greenbook.; March 30, 2016, 2:30 p.m.; Florida Department of Transportation Room 314 605 Suwannee Street Tallahassee, Florida 32399
    - Hearing Meeting: Florida Department of Transportation Room 314 605 Suwannee Street Tallahassee, Florida 32399
Agency for Health Care Administration
- Medicaid
  - The purpose of new Rule 59G-4.125, Florida Administrative Code, is to incorporate by reference the Florida Medicaid Behavior Analysis Services Coverage Policy, __________, and to revise the rule title. The purpose of new Rule 59G-4.125, F.A.C., is ...
    - Hearing Meeting: Agency for Health Care Administration, 2727 Mahan Drive, Building 3, Conference Room A, Tallahassee, Florida 32308-5407
Department of Health
- Division of Family Health Services
  - The purpose of this conference call is to discuss: New outreach person duties, resource guide, communicating with Legislators and other outreach/education ideas/business.; April 5, 2016, 8:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.; Conference Call Only: 1(888)670-3525, ...
    - Hearing Meeting: Conference Call Only: 1(888)670-3525, conference code: 8338411399# Communication Access Real-Time Translation Services: (CART) will be provided remotely via http://www.streamtext.net/text.aspx?event=FCCDHH
Department of Elder Affairs
- Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program
  - State Council Business; April 7, 2016: 3:00 - 4:30 p.m.; Conference Call: Dial in: 888-670-3525; Participant Passcode: 780-930-7873
    - Hearing Meeting: Conference Call: Dial in: 888-670-3525; Participant Passcode: 780-930-7873
Department of Business and Professional Regulation
- Board of Employee Leasing Companies
  - General Business of the Board; Wednesday, April 20, 2016 at 10:00 a.m. or soon thereafter; Via Telephone Conference Call. To Connect, dial 1(888)670-3525, Conference Pass code: 2295006118 then #
    - Hearing Meeting: Via Telephone Conference Call. To Connect, dial 1(888)670-3525, Conference Pass code: 2295006118 then #
Department of Elder Affairs
- Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program
  - Withlacoochee Council LTCOP business.; May 17, 2016, August 16, 2016; 10:00 - 11:00 a.m.; Lake Panasoffkee Parks and Recreation Community Center, 1582 County Road 459, Lake Panasoffkee, FL 33538
    - Hearing Meeting: Lake Panasoffkee Parks and Recreation Community Center, 1582 County Road 459, Lake Panasoffkee, FL 33538
Department of Business and Professional Regulation
- Board of Pilot Commissioners
  - General Board Business, Elections, Committee Meetings and Probable Cause Panel (portions of which may be closed to the public.); April 28, 2016, 1:30 pm CDT; April 29, 2016 9:00 am CDT; Hampton Inn Pensacola Beach Gulf Front, 2 Via de Luna Drive, ...
    - Hearing Meeting: Hampton Inn Pensacola Beach Gulf Front, 2 Via de Luna Drive, Pensacola Beach, FL 32561 (850) 932-6800.
Department of Financial Services
- Division of State Fire Marshal
  - The purpose of the workshops is to seek public input and recommendations on proposed amendments to Rules 69A-51.010, F.A.C., specifically the adoption of updates to the current State Boiler Code for the safe construction, installation, inspection, ...
    - Hearing Meeting: DATE AND TIME: Monday, April 4, 2016, 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. or until business is concluded, whichever is earlier. PLACE: Division State Fire Marshal, 3rd Floor Conference Room, The Atrium Building, 325 John Knox Road, Tallahassee, FL DATE AND TIME: Monday, April 11, 2016, 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 a.m. or until business is concluded, whichever is earlier. PLACE: State of Florida, 1st Floor, Room N101, The Hurston Building, North Tower, 400 W. Robinson Street, Orlando, FL DATE AND TIME: Tuesday, April 19, 2016, 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. or until business is concluded, whichever is earlier. PLACE: Palm Beach County Planning & Zoning Department, Vista Center, 2300 North Jog Rd, West Palm Beach, FL DATE AND TIME: Friday, May 6, 2016, 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. or until business is concluded, whichever is earlier. PLACE: Brandon Regional Service Center, 311 Pauls Drive, Brandon, FL
Department of Health
- Departmental
  - To consider cases where Probable Cause has previously been found.; April 5, 2016, 3:30 p.m.; Department of Health, Tallahassee at Meet Me number 1(888)670-3525, pass code 9908086106
    - Hearing Meeting: Department of Health, Tallahassee at Meet Me number 1(888)670-3525, pass code 9908086106
Other Agencies and Organizations
- Center for Independent Living in Central Florida, Inc.
  - CIL's 40th Anniversary Celebration planning meeting; March 31, 2016 at 5:30 p.m.; 720 North Denning Drive, Winter Park, FL
    - Hearing Meeting: 720 North Denning Drive, Winter Park, FL

5. Notices of Petitions and Dispositions Regarding Declaratory Stat

Department of Health
- Division of Emergency Preparedness and Community Support
  - Lee Memorial Hospital on March 21, 2016.; Specifically, regarding the “operated by a public hospital” language that was removed from the rule via promulgation which became effective December 21, 2015. Motions to intervene or requests for an agency ...
- Board of Athletic Training
  - Paul Bruning, DHA.; The petition seeks the Board’s interpretation of Section 468.713, F.S., as to whether athletic trainers, licensed within the state of Florida, provide corticosteroid injections within the physician office setting.
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 ...
  - 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 Financial Services
- Departmental
  - David Woodside, President of Florida Fire Marshals and Inspectors Association (Petitioner) on March 17, 2016.; The Petition seeks the Department’s opinion as to whether FFPC/NFPA 1:13.3.2.26.4, exempts an existing high-rise apartment occupancy ...

6. Notices Regarding Bids, Proposals and Purchasing

Other Agencies and Organizations
- Brasfield & Gorrie, LLC
  - Other Agencies and Organizations, Brasfield & Gorrie, LLC
Department of Education
- University of Florida
  - Department of Education, University of Florida
- University of North Florida
  - Department of Education, University of North Florida
- Florida Atlantic University
  - Department of Education, Florida Atlantic University

7. Miscellaneous

Department of Health
- Board of Nursing
  - Department of Health, Board of Nursing
  - Department of Health, Board of Nursing
- Board of Pharmacy
  - Department of Health, Board of Pharmacy
- Board of Nursing
  - Department of Health, Board of Nursing