Vol. 43, No. 70 (04/11/2017)

1. Notices of Development of Proposed Rules and Negotiated Rulemaking

• Department of Management Services
  • Division of Purchasing
    • Changes to rule 60A-1.006, Vendors and Contractors, removes unnecessary wording, language repetitive of statute, and provides clarification of the responsibilities of vendors, agencies, and the Department when a vendor fails to fulfill its specified ...
• Department of Revenue
  • Property Tax Oversight Program
    • The purpose of the rule amendment is to modify Form DR-505, titled “Report of Discounts, Errors, Double Assessments, and Insolvencies,” to comply with section 197.492, Florida Statutes. The tax collector prepares this form and certifies it to the ...
• Department of Management Services
  • Division of Purchasing
    • This is a substantial revision of the rule to remove language duplicative of statutue, eliminate antiquated language and revise wording to reflect best practices. The changes also include revision of materials incorporated by reference and simplify ...

2. Proposed Rules

• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Board of Employee Leasing Companies
    • The purpose and effect of the rule amendment is to maintain the current alternative reporting compliance by accredited employee leasing companies for submitting the quarterly and annual filing obligations.
      • Due of Comment: 5/2/2017
• Agency for Health Care Administration
  • Health Facility and Agency Licensing
    • The Agency proposes to update this rule to clarify registration requirements for abortion referral or counseling agencies.
      • Due of Comment: 5/5/2017
  • Medicaid
    • The purpose of the amendment to Rule 59G-6.020, Florida Administrative Code (F.A.C.), is to incorporate by reference the Florida Title XIX Inpatient Hospital Reimbursement Plan (the Plan), Version XLIII, effective July 1, 2016.
      • Due of Comment: 5/2/2017

3. Notices of Changes, Corrections and Withdrawals

• Department of Financial Services
  • Division of State Fire Marshal
    • Definitions

4. Petitions and Dispositions Regarding Rule Variance or Waiver

• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Division of Hotels and Restaurants
    • On April 4, 2017, the Department received a request withdrawing the Petition for variance from Ocean Gallery, filed February 17, 2017, and advertised on February 23, 2017 in Vol.43 No.37 of the Florida Administrative Register. The Petition for ...
    • On April 7, 2017, the Department received a request withdrawing the Petition for variance from Lakeshore Colony No 1 Condominium Association, filed March 17, 2017, and advertised on March 22, 2017 in Vol.43 No.56 of the Florida Administrative ...
    • an Emergency Variance for Subparagraph 3-305.11(A)(2), 2009 FDA Food Code, Section 3-305.14, 2009 FDA Food Code, Section 6-202.15, 2009 FDA Food Code, Section 6-202.16, 2009 FDA Food Code, Paragraph 61C-4.010(1), Florida Administrative Code, and ...
    • an Emergency Variance for Subparagraph 3-305.11(A)(2), 2009 FDA Food Code, Section 3-305.14, 2009 FDA Food Code, Section 6-202.15, 2009 FDA Food Code, Section 6-202.16, 2009 FDA Food Code, Paragraph 61C-4.010(1), Florida Administrative Code, and ...
• Agency for Health Care Administration
  • Health Facility and Agency Licensing
    • for Variance from or Waiver of Rule 59A-24.005, Florida Administrative Code, from eScreen, Inc. The Petition requests a waiver of Florida Administrative Code Rule 59A-24.005, related to drug-free workplace standards – collection site and specimen ...

5. Notices of Meetings, Workshops and Public Hearings

• Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
  • Departmental
    • 2017 Agriculture Literacy Day wrap up 2018 Agriculture Literacy Day book Summer School Garden Workshops Hiring of Education Program Manager National Ag in the Classroom Conference 2017 Board Retreat; May 11, 2017 at 10.a.m.; Florida Fruit and ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Florida Fruit and Vegetable Association office in Maitland, FL
• Water Management Districts
  • Southwest Florida Water Management District
    • Governing Board Meeting, Committee Meetings and Public Hearing: Consider SWFWMD business. All or part of this meeting may be conducted by means of communications media technology in order to permit maximum participation of Governing Board members.; ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Lake Eva Banquet Hall, 799 Johns Ave., Haines City, FL 33844
    • Establishment of minimum flows for the Crystal River/Kings Bay System, located within Citrus County, pursuant to Sections 373.042, and 373.0421, F.S.; Thursday, April 27, 2017, 5:00 PM; Crystal River Middle School Auditorium, 344 N.E. Crystal Street,...
      • Hearing Meeting: Crystal River Middle School Auditorium, 344 N.E. Crystal Street, Crystal River, FL 34428
• Department of Health
  • Division of Family Health Services
    • The Information Clearinghouse on Developmental Disabilities will provide technical assistance to the Department of Health in the establishment of a website of resources related to Down syndrome or other prenatally diagnosed developmental ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Florida Department of Health, 2585 Merchants Row Blvd. Suite 340N, Tallahassee, FL 32399 or by telephone call-in free number 1-877-309-2073 Access Code: 938-080-829 and by accessing the meeting online at: https://www.gotomeet.me/amonbryant/advisory-council-meeting-16
• Department of Economic Opportunity
  • Division of Workforce Services
    • Deliberation for cases pending before the Reemployment Assistance Appeals Commission that are ready for final review and the Chairman's report. No public testimony will be taken.; April 19, 20017, 9:30 a.m.; Reemployment Assistance Appeals ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Reemployment Assistance Appeals Commission, 101 Rhyne Building, 2740 Centerview Drive, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-4151
• Public Service Commission
  • Departmental
    • Undocketed - 2017 Hurricane Roundtable. The purpose of the meeting is to provide a forum for Florida electric utilities and the Division of Emergency Management to brief the Commission on preparations for the 2017 hurricane season. ADA: In ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Room 105, Gerald L. Gunter Building, 2540 Shumard Oak Boulevard, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0850
• Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
  • Division of Fruit and Vegetables
    • Discussion and vote on recommendation of box rate to Commissioner Putnam; June 14, 2017 at 9:30 AM; Hyatt Regency at 5001 Coconut Road, Bonita Springs, FL
      • Hearing Meeting: Hyatt Regency at 5001 Coconut Road, Bonita Springs, FL
• Department of Health
  • Board of Orthotists and Prosthetists
    • Board Meeting CANCELLED; April 14, 2017, 9:00 a.m.; (888) 670-3525, participant code: 7342425515
      • Hearing Meeting: (888) 670-3525, participant code: 7342425515
• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • Florida Workers' Compensation Joint Underwriting Association, Inc
    • The agenda topic will be the market assistance plan.; April 20, 2017 beginning at 2:00 p.m. (Eastern Time).; Contact Kathy Coyne at 941-378-7408 to participate.
      • Hearing Meeting: Contact Kathy Coyne at 941-378-7408 to participate.
  • Walton County Health Department
    • Various Board information; April 20, 2017, 11:30 a.m.; Walton County Health Department
      • Hearing Meeting: Walton County Health Department
• Department of Education
  • Division of Florida Colleges
    • To review the 2016-2017 expenditures to date and budget amendments; June 7, 2017, 10:00 am; College of Central Florida, Building 40, Century Center, Room 101, 3001 SW College Road, Ocala, Fl 34474
      • Hearing Meeting: College of Central Florida, Building 40, Century Center, Room 101, 3001 SW College Road, Ocala, Fl 34474

6. Notices Regarding Bids, Proposals and Purchasing

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

7. Miscellaneous

• Department of Health
  • Board of Nursing
    • Department of Health, Board of Nursing
• Department of Financial Services
  • FSC - Financial Institution Regulation
    • Department of Financial Services, FSC - Financial Institution Regulation
• Department of Health
  • Board of Nursing
    • Department of Health, Board of Nursing
    • Department of Health, Board of Nursing
• Department of State
  • Division of Library and Information Services
    • Department of State, Division of Library and Information Services
    • Department of State, Division of Library and Information Services
  • Departmental
    • Department of State, Departmental