Vol. 42, No. 64 (04/01/2016)

1. Notices of Development of Proposed Rules and Negotiated Rulemaking

• Department of Health
  • Board of Physical Therapy Practice
    • Update the rule text.
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Board of Professional Engineers
    • 61G15-19.001 - The purpose of the amendment is to clarify that renewal of a license without completion of statutorily required continuing education is a disciplinary violation. 61G15-19.004 - The purpose of the amendment is to create a penalty ...
• Department of Education
  • State Board of Education
    • The purpose of this development is to align the rule with current language in Florida Statutes and to provide clarity regarding diploma information for students enrolled in Dropout Prevention programs. The effect is that the rule will be aligned ...
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Board of Professional Engineers
    • The purpose of the amendment is to incorporate the Florida Building Code by reference into the Board's rules.
• Department of Education
  • State Board of Education
    • To align the rule with current language in Florida Statutes.
    • The purpose of this development is to remove the obsolete subsection (2), which provides authority for the Commissioner of Education to reduce the 180-day school term by up to a maximum of three school days for one or more schools provided the ...

2. Proposed Rules

• Department of State
  • Division of Corporations
    • This amendment will incorporate by reference the updated U.S. National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Special Publication, which defines the level of assurance required for any public key certificate or electronic notary that is used ...
      • Due of Comment: 4/22/2016
• Water Management Districts
  • South Florida Water Management District
    • The proposed amendments address comments received from the Joint Administrative Procedures Committee regarding incorporation of enforcement guidelines that apply to the environmental resource permitting, consumptive use, and surface water management ...
      • Due of Comment: 4/22/2016
    • To update the rules to include a hyperlink to the incorporated Figures and include a statement as to how to obtain a copy, in accordance with Rule 1-1.013, F.A.C., and to rename Figures 1 through 6 to Figures 41-9 through 41-14. Amendments to Rule ...
      • Due of Comment: 4/22/2016
    • The proposed amendments to this rule and the Environmental Resource Permit Applicant's Handbook, Volume I, For Use Within the South Florida Water Management District, will incorporate the amended water quality standards of the Department of ...
      • Due of Comment: 4/22/2016
  • Suwannee River Water Management District
    • The Suwannee River Water Management District (District) gives notice that it is initiating rulemaking to amend Rule 40B-8.021, F.A.C., to add definitions to aid in the implementation of minimum flows and levels for the Econfina, Aucilla and Wacissa ...
      • Due of Comment: 4/22/2016
    • The Suwannee River Water Management District (District) gives notice that it is proposing rules 40B-8.071, 40B-8.081, and 40B-8.091 to implement new minimum flows and levels for the Econfina, Aucilla and Wacissa Rivers and associated priority ...
      • Due of Comment: 4/22/2016
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Division of Florida Condominiums, Timeshares and Mobile Homes
    • Chapter 2015-175, Laws of Florida, amended Section 718.117(16), Florida Statutes, to require disputes involving condominium termination plans to be submitted to arbitration before the Division, pursuant to Section 718.1255, Florida Statutes. The ...
      • Due of Comment: 4/22/2016
• Department of Education
  • State Board of Education
    • Update the licensure exemption list for the 2016-2017 academic year and amend the cut score of one of the assessment instruments (GED® Tests: Reasoning through Language Arts and Mathematic Reasoning) to conform to Rule 6A-6.021 F.A.C.
      • Due of Comment: 4/22/2016
    • Proposed revisions update the language to reflect current knowledge in the field. The effect of these revisions will be consistency with the federal requirements and related State Board of Education rules.
      • Due of Comment: 4/22/2016
• Department of Transportation
  • Departmental
    • Permitting requirements for overweight and overdimensional vehicles are being amended to eliminate unnecessary permit consideration criteria, clarify provisions, and to provide a maximum trailer length for transporting manufactured buildings in ...
      • Due of Comment: 4/22/2016

3. Notices of Changes, Corrections and Withdrawals

• Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission
  • Freshwater Fish and Wildlife
    • Permits to Take Wildlife or Freshwater Fish for Justifiable Purposes
    • Possession or Sale of Birds or Mammals; Taxidermy Operations and Mounting Requirements
    • Non-listed Inactive Migratory Bird Nests
    • General Provisions for Taking Possession and Sale of Reptiles
    • Regulations Relating to the Taking of Amphibians
    • Designation of Species of Special Concern; Prohibitions; Permits
    • Permits and Authorizations for the Take of Florida Endangered and Threatened Species
    • Procedures for Listing and Removing Species from Florida's Endangered and Threatened Species List

4. Petitions and Dispositions Regarding Rule Variance or Waiver

• Agency for Health Care Administration
  • Departmental
    • On March 28, 2016, the Agency issued a Final Order Denying Petition for Variance from or Waiver of Fla. Admin. Code R. 59G-13.070. The Agency’s order was filed in response to a Petition for Variance from or Waiver of Rule 59G-13.070 (“Petition”), ...
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Division of Hotels and Restaurants
    • On March 31, 2016, the Division issued an order. The Final Order was in response to a Petition for an emergency permanent variance from Riverplace Tower, filed February 19, 2016, and advertised on February 29, 2016 in Vol. 42, No. 40, of the ...
    • On March 31, 2016 the Division issued an order. The Final Order was in response to a Petition for a temporary variance from 400 N Congress Bldg, filed February 16, 2016, and advertised on February 22, 2016 in Vol. 42, No. 35, of the Florida ...

5. Notices of Meetings, Workshops and Public Hearings

• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Construction Industry Licensing Board
    • To review complaints in which a determination of the existence of probable cause has already been made.; April 26, 2016, 9:00 a.m. & 10:00 a.m.; Department of Business and Professional Regulation, Office of the General Counsel, 1940 N. Monroe Street,...
      • Hearing Meeting: Department of Business and Professional Regulation, Office of the General Counsel, 1940 N. Monroe Street, Suite 42, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-2202.
• Regional Planning Councils
  • Tampa Bay Regional Planning Council
    • To conduct the regular business of the Executive/Budget Committee.; April 11, 2016, 9:00 a.m.; 4000 Gateway Centre Blvd, Suite 100, Pinellas Park, FL 33782
      • Hearing Meeting: 4000 Gateway Centre Blvd, Suite 100, Pinellas Park, FL 33782
    • To conduct the regular business of the Tampa Bay Regional Planning Council.; April 11, 2016, 10:00 a.m.; 4000 Gateway Centre Blvd., Suite 100, Pinellas Park, FL 33782
      • Hearing Meeting: 4000 Gateway Centre Blvd., Suite 100, Pinellas Park, FL 33782
• 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 State
  • Division of Cultural Affairs
    • To review and score applications for the Fast Track Grant Program.; Tuesday, May 10 at 9:00am; This meeting will be held via teleconference. Please visit http://www.florida-arts.org/documents/panels/teleconference.instructions.cfm for more ...
      • Hearing Meeting: This meeting will be held via teleconference. Please visit http://www.florida-arts.org/documents/panels/teleconference.instructions.cfm for more instructions.
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Board of Accountancy
    • The Committee on Continuing Professional Education will meet to discuss items relating to CPE credits.; April 20, 2016, 9:00 a.m.; Teleconference Conference Number: 1 (888) 670-3525 Conference Code: 4694532213
      • Hearing Meeting: Teleconference Conference Number: 1 (888) 670-3525 Conference Code: 4694532213
  • Division of Hotels and Restaurants
    • The Elevator Safety Technical Advisory Council will meet to discuss issues pertaining to elevator safety within the State of Florida.; May 10, 2016 from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM; Reedy Creek Improvement District, Building & Safety, 1900 Hotel Plaza Blvd, ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Reedy Creek Improvement District, Building & Safety, 1900 Hotel Plaza Blvd, Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830 407-828-2241
• 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
• Water Management Districts
  • St. Johns River Water Management District
    • Review and discussion of applications for the Inspector General position. ; Tuesday, April 12, 2016 at 1:00 p.m. or 15 minutes after the conclusion of the regular Governing Board meeting, whichever is later.; District Headquarters, 4049 Reid ...
      • Hearing Meeting: District Headquarters, 4049 Reid Street (Hwy 100 West), Palatka, FL 32177. Conference Room 162.
    • Ribbon cutting for the opening of a new segment of recreational trail joining the Green Mountain Scenic Overlook and Trailhead in Lake County with the district's 18-mile Apopka Loop Trail. NOTE: This event may be attended by one of more St. ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Green Mountain Scenic Overlook and Trailhead, 20700 County Road 455, Montverde, Florida
    • Discussion and consideration of District business including regulatory and non-regulatory matters. Staff may recommend approval of external amendments which affect the adopted budget. NOTE: One or more Governing Board members may attend and ...
      • Hearing Meeting: District Headquarters, 4049 Reid Street (Hwy 100 West), Palatka, FL 32177.
  • Southwest Florida Water Management District
    • Well Drillers Advisory Committee (WDAC) Meeting. Some members of the District's Governing Board may also attend the meeting.; Wednesday, April 13, 2016 at 1:30 p.m.; SWFWMD Tampa Service Office, 7601 Highway 301 N, Tampa, FL 33637
      • Hearing Meeting: SWFWMD Tampa Service Office, 7601 Highway 301 N, Tampa, FL 33637
• 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-15-16-068) for FDEM WebEOC Platform Products The Division reserves the ...
      • Hearing Meeting: William E. Sadowski Office Building 2555 Shumard Oak Blvd, Room 120L Tallahassee, FL 32399
• Water Management Districts
  • Northwest Florida Water Management District
    • The Northwest Florida Water Management District will present plans and request technical assistance for the development of Surface Water Improvement and Management (SWIM) plans for northwest Florida. These plans are used to guide and support ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Okaloosa County
• Metropolitan Planning Organizations
  • Orlando Urban Area
    • Regularly scheduled CFMPOA meeting.; Friday, April 8, 2016, 10:00 a.m.; MetroPlan Orlando, David L. Grovdahl Board Room, 250 S. Orange Avenue, Suite 200, Orlando, FL 32801
      • Hearing Meeting: MetroPlan Orlando, David L. Grovdahl Board Room, 250 S. Orange Avenue, Suite 200, Orlando, FL 32801
• Department of Health
  • Division of Children's Medical Services
    • Quarterly Meeting of the Florida Interagency Coordinating Council for Infants and Toddlers.; April 28, 2016 at 1:00 pm - April 29, 2016 at 12:00 pm.; 4042 Bald Cypress Way, Tallahassee, Florida 32399
      • Hearing Meeting: 4042 Bald Cypress Way, Tallahassee, Florida 32399
• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • Justice Administrative Commission
    • Justice Administrative Commission Regular Commission Meeting.; April 19, 2016, 10:00 a.m.; Justice Administrative Commission, City Centre Building, 227 North Bronough Street, Suite 2100, Tallahassee, FL 32301
      • Hearing Meeting: Justice Administrative Commission, City Centre Building, 227 North Bronough Street, Suite 2100, Tallahassee, FL 32301
• Department of Health
  • Board of Opticianry
    • General Business Meeting; April 21, 2016 @ 6:00 p.m.; (888) 670-3525 Conference Code: 4552635641
      • Hearing Meeting: (888) 670-3525 Conference Code: 4552635641
  • Board of Chiropractic Medicine
    • For cases previously heard by the panel.; Tuesday, April 19, 2016, commencing at 1:00 p.m., at meet me number (888) 670-3525, participant code 7342425515.; Department of Health, 4042 Bald Cypress Way, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-3257.
      • Hearing Meeting: Department of Health, 4042 Bald Cypress Way, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-3257.
• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • Florida Workers' Compensation Joint Underwriting Association, Inc
    • The agenda topic will be the safety program.; April 19, 2016 beginning at 3:00 p.m. (Eastern Time).; Contact Kathy Coyne at 941-378-7408 to participate.
      • Hearing Meeting: Contact Kathy Coyne at 941-378-7408 to participate.
• Department of Education
  • Departmental
    • Florida Rehabilitation Council Executive Committee General Business.; May 4, 2016, 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. EST; Conference call 1-888-670-3525 passcode (7513637441)
      • Hearing Meeting: Conference call 1-888-670-3525 passcode (7513637441)
    • Florida Rehabilitation Council Evaluation Committee General Business.; Evaluation CC, May 12, 2016, 9:00 – 10:00 a.m. EST; Conference call 1-888-670-3525 passcode (7513637441)
      • Hearing Meeting: Conference call 1-888-670-3525 passcode (7513637441)
• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • Enterprise Florida, Inc.
    • This meeting will discuss proposed actions that will assist in preserving, protecting and enhancing Florida’s military installations and missions.; Tuesday, April 5, 2016, 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m., EDST; Conference call: dial-in number: 1(800)501-8979, ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Conference call: dial-in number: 1(800)501-8979, access code: 2986640
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Florida Building Commission
    • The Florida Building Commission will review and decide on Accessibility Waiver Applications, review and decide on requests for Declaratory Statements; and take up and consider other matters that appear on the Commission’s agenda. Specifically, the ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Hilton University Of Florida Conference Center, 714 SW 34th Street, Gainesville, Florida
• Public Service Commission
  • Departmental
    • The purpose of this meeting is to allow members of the Bond Team, as authorized by Financing Order No. PSC-15-0537-FOF-EI, issued November 19, 2015, to work cooperatively to establish the structuring, marketing, and pricing of nuclear asset-recovery ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Florida Public Service Commission, Gerald L. Gunter Building, Room 154, 2540 Shumard Oak Boulevard, Tallahassee, Florida 32399
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Florida Real Estate Commission
    • The Probable Cause Panel will meet 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. All or part of this meeting may be conducted as a ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Zora Neale Hurston Building, North Tower, Suite N901, 400 West Robinson Street, Orlando, Florida 32801.
    • Official business of Commission – among topics include, but not limited to, are proposed legislation affecting Chapter 475, Part I, F.S., Chapter 61J2 rule discussion, budget discussions, escrow disbursement requests, recovery fund claims, education ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Zora Neale Hurston Building, North Tower, Suite N901, 400 West Robinson Street, Orlando, Florida 32801.
• Department of Education
  • Division of Florida Colleges
    • This public meeting for the Region XI Council will provide updates on training classes and any other issues involving the Region.; May 18, 2016 at 10:00 a.m.; Treasure Coast Public Safety Training Complex 4600 Kirby Loop Road, Fort Pierce, FL 34981
      • Hearing Meeting: Treasure Coast Public Safety Training Complex 4600 Kirby Loop Road, Fort Pierce, FL 34981

6. Notices of Petitions and Dispositions Regarding Declaratory Stat

• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Construction Industry Licensing Board
    • Richard Eric Smith.; As to whether the type of work performed by Petitioner, installing pre-engineered or integrated equipment, of which some work is subcontracted, would require a license in the State of Florida, and if so which license is required....
• Department of Management Services
  • Departmental
    • Donald Bouchard, Lee Amato, and Dan Lubinsky (Petitioners),; PERC declined to issue a declaratory statement regarding the two questions raised by the Petitioners. The first question is whether alleged misconduct engaged in by Local Number 1510, ...

7. Notices Regarding Bids, Proposals and Purchasing

• Department of Environmental Protection
  • Departmental
    • Department of Environmental Protection, Departmental

8. Miscellaneous

• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Division of Alcoholic Beverages and Tobacco
    • Department of Business and Professional Regulation, Division of Alcoholic Beverages and Tobacco
• Agency for Health Care Administration
  • Certificate of Need
    • Agency for Health Care Administration, Certificate of Need
    • Agency for Health Care Administration, Certificate of Need