Vol. 42, No. 73 (04/14/2016)

1. Notices of Development of Proposed Rules and Negotiated Rulemaking

• Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
  • Division of Aquaculture
    • The proposed rule amendments will incorporate and adopt the revised National Shellfish Sanitation Program (NSSP) Model Ordinance; remove unnecessary license requirements; remove redundant reapplication requirements; remove confusing language ...
• Department of Education
  • State Board of Education
    • To remove obsolete language and to update provisions regarding adult student information. Each school district and Florida College System institution shall maintain student information for adults enrolled in adult general education programs and or ...
• Department of Children and Families
  • Agency for Persons with Disabilities
    • The purpose of these new rules is to establish uniform guidelines for the agency and service providers relevant to termination, suspension, or reduction of client services by the service provider pursuant to s. 393.125(2), F.S.

2. Proposed Rules

• Department of State
  • Division of Library and Information Services
    • The purpose of this amendment is to modify that guidelines, agreements, forms, and applications for the State Aid to Libraries Grant, the Library Construction Grant, Library Cooperative Grant, and the Library Services and Technology Act ("LSTA") ...
      • Due of Comment: 5/5/2016
• Department of Health
  • Board of Pharmacy
    • The Board proposes the rule amendment to update language regarding duties performed by the Tripartite Continuing Education Committee.
      • Due of Comment: 5/5/2016

3. Notices of Changes, Corrections and Withdrawals

• Agency for Health Care Administration
  • Medicaid
    • Durable Medical Equipment and Medical Supply Services Provider Fee Schedules
    • Freestanding Dialysis Center Fee Schedule

4. Petitions and Dispositions Regarding Rule Variance or Waiver

• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Division of Hotels and Restaurants
    • a Routine Variance for Subparagraph 61C-1.004(1)(a), Florida Administrative Code and Paragraph 5-202.11(A), 2009 FDA Food Code, Paragraph 4-301.12(A), 2009 FDA Food Code and Paragraph 61C-4.010(5), Florida Administrative Code, Subparagraph 3-305.11(...
• Department of Health
  • Board of Psychology
    • that on April 7, 2016, an Order was filed on the Petition for Waiver or Variance. The Petition for Waiver or Variance was filed by Lauren K. Mason, Ph.D., on February 5, 2016, seeking a waiver or variance from Rule 64B19-11.005, F.A.C., with ...
    • that on August 12, 2015, an Order was filed on the Petition for Waiver or Variance. The Petition for Waiver or Variance was filed by Shelley Kathleen Krach, Ph.D., on May 19, 2015, seeking a waiver or variance from Rule 64B19-11.005, F.A.C., with ...
    • that on April 7, 2016, an Order was filed on the Petition for Waiver or Variance. The Petition for Waiver or Variance was filed by Raychel Renee Powers, Psy.D., on March 2, 2016, seeking a waiver or variance from Rule 64B19-11.005, F.A.C., with ...
    • that on April 7, 2016, an Order was filed on the Petition for Waiver or Variance. The Petition for Waiver or Variance was filed by Marie Cheour Gordon, Ph.D., on January 6, 2016, seeking a waiver or variance from Rule 64B19-11.005, F.A.C., with ...
  • Board of Orthotists and Prosthetists
    • that on July 29, 2015, an Order was filed on the Petition for Waiver or Variance. The Petition for Waiver or Variance was filed by Ronald L. Rampi, on March 18, 2015, seeking a waiver or variance from s. 468.803(3)(a) and (b), regarding the ...
  • Board of Psychology
    • that on April 7, 2016, an Order was filed on the Petition for Waiver or Variance. The Petition for Waiver or Variance was filed by Matthew Edward Fearrington, Ph.D., on January 6, 2016, seeking a waiver or variance from Rule 64B19-11.005, F.A.C., ...
  • Division of Environmental Health
    • On April 12, 2016, the Department of Health issued an order in response to a petition for a variance filed on November 9, 2015, by Mark Repasky, PE, representing Plastic Tubing Industries, Inc., regarding the "POTS (passive onsite treatment system)"....

5. Notices of Meetings, Workshops and Public Hearings

• Department of Elder Affairs
  • Alzheimer's Disease Initiative
    • Discussion of Alzheimer's Disease Initiatives.; April 29, 2016, 1:35 p.m. - 3:45 p.m.; Mayo Clinic, Cannaday Building, First Floor of the Kinne Auditorium, 4500 San Pablo Road, Jacksonville, Florida 32224
      • Hearing Meeting: Mayo Clinic, Cannaday Building, First Floor of the Kinne Auditorium, 4500 San Pablo Road, Jacksonville, Florida 32224
  • Federal Aging Programs
    • The Department of Elder Affairs announces a hearing in order to give affected persons an opportunity to present evidence and argument regarding the proposed rule change for chapter 58A-5, Assisted Living Facilities, which was noticed in the Florida ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Florida Department of Elder Affairs, 4040 Esplanade Way, Tallahassee, Florida 32399
• Department of Health
  • Board of Optometry
    • General board business.; Friday, May 13, 2016, commencing at 9:00 a.m., at meet me number (888) 670-3525, participant code 7342425515.; Department of Health, 4042 Bald Cypress Way, Tallahassee, Florida.
      • Hearing Meeting: Department of Health, 4042 Bald Cypress Way, Tallahassee, Florida.
• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • Florida Development Finance Corporation
    • Approval of Meeting Minutes Presentation by Franklin Academy Staff Officer Recommendations ; Wednesday, April 20, 2016, 2:00p.m. – 3:00p.m.; South Conference Room Offices of Enterprise Florida, Inc. 800 North Magnolia Avenue, Suite 1100 ...
      • Hearing Meeting: South Conference Room Offices of Enterprise Florida, Inc. 800 North Magnolia Avenue, Suite 1100 Orlando, FL 32803
  • VHB
    • Project Description: Public Meeting- OAK RIDGE ROAD PEDESTRIAN/BICYCLE SAFETY STUDY Orange County is conducting a Pedestrian/Bicycle Safety Study along Oak Ridge Road, from Millenia Boulevard to Orange Blossom Trail (US 441), which is ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Sadler Elementary School (Cafeteria) 4000 W. Oak Ridge Road Orlando, Florida 32809
  • Gulf Consortium
    • The Board of Directors of the Gulf Consortium will meet to discuss the progress of the planning grant application; officer elections for 2016; development of the State Expenditure Plan; FY 2014/2015 Independent Financial Audit report; and conduct ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Frederick Karl Center, 601 E. Kennedy Boulevard, 26th Floor, Conference Rooms A & B, Tampa, Hillsborough County, Florida
• Department of Health
  • Board of Respiratory Care
    • Strategic Planning Discussion; April 29, 2016 beginning at 8:30 a.m. E.S.T.; Conference Call: 1-888-670-3525. After dialing the meet me number, when prompted, insert the participant code 7811783909 followed by the # sign in order to join the ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Conference Call: 1-888-670-3525. After dialing the meet me number, when prompted, insert the participant code 7811783909 followed by the # sign in order to join the meeting.
• Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission
  • Departmental
    • This is the meeting of the Fish and Wildlife Research Institute Grants Program Committee to evaluate a proposal titled Marine Aquaculture and Stock Enhancement in Florida: Research and Development.; April 27, 2016, 10:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. ET; ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, Room 252, Koger-Marathon, 2574 Seagate Drive, Tallahassee Florida, 32301 and the Fish and Wildlife Research Institute, Room 2015-A, 100 8th Avenue S. E., St. Petersburg, Florida, 33701. Video conferencing will be used. Interested persons may participate through video conferencing by appearing in person at the Fish and Wildlife Research Institute, Room 2015-A, 100 8th Avenue S. E., St. Petersburg, Florida, 33701 or the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, Room 252, Koger-Marathon 2574 Seagate Drive, Tallahassee, Florida, 32301.
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Board of Accountancy
    • The Board will meet to consider enforcement proceedings including consideration of investigation officers’ reports, rules, and other general business. This is a public meeting.; Thursday, April 28, 2016, 1:00 p.m., Board meeting; Friday, April 29, ...
      • Hearing Meeting: : Tampa Marriott West Shore, 1001 North Westshore Boulevard, Tampa, FL 32399
• Florida Housing Finance Corporation
  • Departmental
    • The proposed demonstration RFA will provide forgivable loans of up to $750,000 to finance small rental housing developments of no more than 10 units to serve as permanent housing to extremely low and low income homeless households. Proposed ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Rick Seltzer Conference Room, Suite 6000, Florida Housing Finance Corporation, 227 North Bronough Street, Tallahassee, Florida, 32301-1329. The meeting will be accessible via phone #1-888-339-2688, Participant Code # 525 239 68.
• Department of Health
  • Board of Medicine
    • To conduct a public meeting to reconsider disciplinary cases with prior findings of probable cause.; Friday, April 22, 2016, 2:00 p.m.; Meet-Me #: 1 (888) 670-3525, Participation Code: 125-528-7056
      • Hearing Meeting: Meet-Me #: 1 (888) 670-3525, Participation Code: 125-528-7056
    • To conduct a public meeting to reconsider disciplinary cases with prior findings of probable cause.; Friday, April 29, 2016, 2:00 p.m.; Meet-Me #: 1 (888) 670-3525, Participation Code: 125-528-7056
      • Hearing Meeting: Meet-Me #: 1 (888) 670-3525, Participation Code: 125-528-7056
    • To conduct a public meeting to reconsider disciplinary cases with prior findings of probable cause.; Friday, May 13, 2016, 2:00 p.m.; Meet-Me #: 1 (888) 670-3525, Participation Code: 125-528-7056
      • Hearing Meeting: Meet-Me #: 1 (888) 670-3525, Participation Code: 125-528-7056
    • To conduct a public meeting to reconsider disciplinary cases with prior findings of probable cause.; Friday, May 20, 2016, 2:00 p.m.; Meet-Me #: 1 (888) 670-3525, Participation Code: 125-528-7056
      • Hearing Meeting: Meet-Me #: 1 (888) 670-3525, Participation Code: 125-528-7056
• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • Quest Corporation of America, Inc.
    • Improvements to SR 46 involve the addition of travel lanes to provide a four-lane roadway. The proposed four-lane curb and gutter roadway will include two 11-foot travel lanes and one 6-foot bicycle lane in each direction, separated by a 22-foot ...
      • Hearing Meeting: The public meeting will take place at the Orlando Sanford International Airport, Welcome Center at the Vigilante meeting room. The address is 1200 Red Cleveland Boulevard., Sanford, Florida. The Sanford Airport Authority will be validating parking tickets for everyone attending the meeting on April 20, 2016. Please bring your ticket with you to the meeting.

6. Notices of Petitions and Dispositions Regarding Declaratory Stat

• Department of Financial Services
  • Finance
    • Wyndham Capital Mortgage; The petition sought a declaratory statement from the Office on whether Petitioner is allowed to charge an advance fee as defined under section 494.0042(3), Florida Statutes, for locking in on a property that is “To be ...
    • Republic Finance, LLC on April 6, 2016.; The petition seeks the Office’s interpretation on the following: 1) Does Section 516, require a specific interest computation method or is either pre-computed or simple interest allowed? Section 516.031 ...
    • Superior Debt Recovery, LLC on April 12, 2016.; The petition seeks the Office’s interpretation on the following: 1) If the Petitioner were to purchase the rights to a "charged off" retail installment contract, would the Petitioner be required to ...

7. Notices Regarding Bids, Proposals and Purchasing

• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • Departmental
    • Other Agencies and Organizations, Departmental
• Department of Corrections
  • Departmental
    • Department of Corrections, Departmental