Vol. 46, No. 44 (03/04/2020)

1. Notices of Development of Proposed Rules and Negotiated Rulemaking

• Department of Financial Services
  • Division of State Fire Marshal
    • Pursuant to section 633.432, F.S., the purpose of the Florida State Fire College is to provide firefighters with professional instruction and training in firefighting and to ensure their professionalism and competence by administering a system of ...

2. Proposed Rules

• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Florida Building Commission
    • To amend the Commission's operational procedures in order to remove the limitation on the Commission and its committees to only consider motions to approve, and not motions to deny.
      • Due of Comment: 3/25/2020
  • Board of Accountancy
    • The Board proposes the rule amendment to incorporate by reference the newest version of the rules of the Auditor General.
      • Due of Comment: 3/25/2020
    • The Board proposes a rule amendment to update and clarify the courses based in USA accounting and business law.
      • Due of Comment: 3/25/2020
    • The Board proposes a rule amendment to change distinction from “post baccalaureate” to “graduate level.”
      • Due of Comment: 3/25/2020
    • The Board proposes a rule amendment that updates and clarifies the rule language regarding the timeframe for filing applications for temporary licenses.
      • Due of Comment: 3/25/2020
    • The Board proposes an amendment to the rule to remove references to the examination fees which are controlled solely by the national provider. The Department is not involved in the assignment or regulation of exam fees.
      • Due of Comment: 3/25/2020
    • The Board proposes a rule amendment to correct a grammatical error regarding the licensee’s requirement to update the address of record within 30 days of a change.
      • Due of Comment: 3/25/2020
    • The Board proposes a rule amendment to bring the rule in compliance to statutory changes by updating subparagraph 61H1-33.003(5)(b)4, F.A.C. to 61H1-33.003(4)(b)4.
      • Due of Comment: 3/25/2020

3. Notices of Changes, Corrections and Withdrawals

• Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission
  • Marine Fisheries
    • Special Provisions for Biscayne National Park: Closure of Coral Reef Protection Areas
    • Trawls: Allowed Use; Maximum Square Footage of Mesh Area; Definitions
    • Size Limits: Amberjacks, Black Sea Bass, Gray Triggerfish, Grouper, Hogfish, Red Porgy, Snapper
    • Application of Rules to State and Federal Waters, Definitions, Park-Specific Size Limits; Transit of Undersize Fish, Park-Specific Bag Limits, Spatial Gear and Harvest Limitations

4. Petitions and Dispositions Regarding Rule Variance or Waiver

• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Division of Hotels and Restaurants
    • an Emergency Variance for Subparagraph 61C-1.004(2)(a), Florida Administrative Code, Paragraph 61C-4.010(7), Florida Administrative Code, Paragraph 61C-4.010(6), Florida Administrative Code, and Section 6-402.11, 2017 FDA Food Code from AED LIQUOR ...
• Department of Law Enforcement
  • Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission
    • permanent waiver of paragraph 11B-27.00213(4), F.A.C. from Michael A. Rose. The Petitioner wishes to permanently waive that portion of the rule that states: Agencies applying to temporarily employ or appoint an individual who has had a previous TEA ...

5. Notices of Meetings, Workshops and Public Hearings

• Department of State
  • Division of Library and Information Services
    • The State Library Council acting as the Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) Panel will review federal fiscal year 2020-21 grant applications and develop funding recommendations. The council will also hold a business meeting.; April 28, 2020, ...
      • Hearing Meeting: R.A. Gray Building, Heritage Hall, 500 South Bronough Street, Tallahassee, Florida. To connect to the meeting via conference call, dial 1.888.585.9008 and enter 901-235-163#.
• Department of Children and Families
  • Family Safety and Preservation Program
    • The DCF Request for Application (RFA) #120419JSET1 Children Abuse And Prevention Treatment Act (CAPTA) and Community-Based Child Abuse Prevention (CBCAP) – Home Visitation for Substance-Affected Infants and their Families. The RFA was advertised on ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Conference Call Line (888) 585-9008, Participation Code: 810 716 544#
• Department of Health
  • Board of Medicine
    • General business of the Board. Meetings may be cancelled prior to the meeting date. Please check the Board Web Site at https://flboardofmedicine.gov/meeting-information/ for cancellations or changes to meeting dates or call the Board of Medicine at (...
      • Hearing Meeting: DoubleTree by Hilton MIA Airport/Convention Center, 711 NW 72nd Avenue, Miami, Florida 33126. The hotel phone number is (305) 260-8911.
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Florida Real Estate Appraisal Board
    • 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, 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, North Tower, Suite N901, 400 W. Robinson St., Orlando, FL 32801
    • 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
    • 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
    • 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
    • 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
• Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
  • Florida Forest Service
    • Off-Highway Vehicle Advisory Committee Meeting Cancelled.; Cancelled March 5, 2020, 10:00am; Rock Lake Lodge 8392 Rock Lake road Brooksville, Florida 34602
      • Hearing Meeting: Rock Lake Lodge 8392 Rock Lake road Brooksville, Florida 34602
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Regulatory Council of Community Association Managers
    • General Business.; May 15, 2020, 10:00 a.m.; PLACE: Conference Call Telephone Number: 1(888)585.9008 Conference Room Number: 241687833#
      • Hearing Meeting: PLACE: Conference Call Telephone Number: 1(888)585.9008 Conference Room Number: 241687833#
• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • AECOM
    • Pinellas County, in coordination with the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT), will conduct a public hearing for the proposed improvements to the Dunedin Causeway Bridges from West of Royal Stewart Arms Parkway on Honeymoon Island to the ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Hale Activity Center, 330 Douglas Avenue, Dunedin, FL, 34698
• Regional Utility Authorities
  • Tampa Bay Water - A Regional Water Supply Authority
    • Workshop - Short- and Long-term Agency Strategic Planning; Wednesday, March 25, 2020, 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.; Oldsmar Public Library TECO Hall, 400 St. Petersburg Drive East, Oldsmar, Florida 34677
      • Hearing Meeting: Oldsmar Public Library TECO Hall, 400 St. Petersburg Drive East, Oldsmar, Florida 34677
• Department of Elder Affairs
  • Departmental
    • Conference call for the Priority Area Workgroup 9 Steering Committee. Current programmatic items will be discussed during this conference call.; Thursday, April 2, 2020, 11:00 a.m.; Conference Line: 1-888-585-9008; Conference Room Number: 539-017-...
      • Hearing Meeting: Conference Line: 1-888-585-9008; Conference Room Number: 539-017-756.
• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • Florida Birth-Related Neurological Injury Compensation Association
    • Replaces previous advertisement of meeting being held at Hyatt Regency Orlando International Airport.; March 13, 2020; 9:30 a.m.; via telephone
      • Hearing Meeting: via telephone
• Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
  • Division of Administration
    • Strategic Planning Meeting; Friday March 13, 2020, 10:00 am to 4:00 pm; 120 Airport Rd Suite 3, Palm Coast, FL 32164
      • Hearing Meeting: 120 Airport Rd Suite 3, Palm Coast, FL 32164
• Department of Health
  • Board of Podiatric Medicine
    • General board business involving discussion and actions, including, but not limited to: general board business, exemption application and petition of variance or waiver.; March 30, 2020 at 8:00, a.m. EST; Dial-in number: 888-585-9008, Participant ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Dial-in number: 888-585-9008, Participant Code: 744-469-610
• Department of Education
  • Postsecondary Reciprocal Distance Education Coordinating Council
    • The Postsecondary Reciprocal Distance Education Coordinating Council (PRDECC) will conduct a review of initial and renewal institutional applications to participate in the Florida-State Authorization Reciprocity Agreement (FL-SARA). PUBLIC COMMENT: ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Florida Department of Education, Turlington Building, Room 1703, 325 West Gaines Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0400.
• Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
  • Division of Animal Industry
    • Quarterly meeting of the Animal Industry Technical Council to discuss animal and agricultural issues of concern. The Animal Disease Diagnostic Laboratory Advisory Subcommittee will meet, following the general meeting, to provide guidance to Florida’...
      • Hearing Meeting: Bronson Animal Disease Diagnostic Laboratory 2700 N John Young Parkway Kissimmee, Florida
• Water Management Districts
  • South Florida Water Management District
    • The Governing Board will discuss and consider District business, including regulatory and non-regulatory matters. The public and stakeholders are encouraged to attend this meeting and there will be several opportunities to provide comment to the ...
      • Hearing Meeting: SFWMD Headquarters, B-1 Building, 3301 Gun Club Road, West Palm Beach, FL 33406

6. Notices of Petitions and Dispositions Regarding Declaratory Stat

• Department of Financial Services
  • Finance
    • Smart Finance Solutions LLC.; On 2/28/2020, the Florida Office of Financial Regulation (Consumer Finance) received a Petition for Declaratory Statement from Smart Finance Solutions LLC. The petition seeks a declaratory statement from the Office ...

7. Miscellaneous

• Department of Education
  • State Board of Education
    • Department of Education, State Board of Education
• Department of Financial Services
  • Division of Accounting and Auditing
    • Requirements
• Department of State
  • Division of Library and Information Services
    • Department of State, Division of Library and Information Services
  • Departmental
    • Department of State, Departmental