Vol. 43, No. 73 (04/14/2017)

1. Notices of Development of Proposed Rules and Negotiated Rulemaking

• Department of Education
  • State Board of Education
    • To combine the state uniform transfer of students in the middle grades procedures (Rule 6A-1.09942, F.A.C.) with the state uniform transfer of high school credit procedures (Rule 6A-1.09941, F.A.C.) This rule will integrate significant portions of ...
• Department of Juvenile Justice
  • Mental Health/Substance Abuse/Developmental Disability Services
    • The amendment deletes additional licensure and certification requirements for treating juvenile sexual offenders in department operated or contracted juvenile delinquency programs, bringing the requirements in line with pertinent statutes.
• Agency for Health Care Administration
  • Medicaid
    • The purpose of the amendment to Rule 59G-4.260, Florida Administrative Code (F.A.C.), is to incorporate by reference the Florida Medicaid Prescribed Pediatric Extended Care Services Coverage Policy, __________. The incorporated coverage policy will ...
• Department of Financial Services
  • Division of Funeral, Cemetery, and Consumer Services
    • The Division proposes amendments to the Rules to incorporate select language from Rules 69K-11.001, 69K-11.002 and 69K-11.003 and subsequently repeal said Rules 69K-11.001, 69K-11.002 and 69K-11.003 after adoption, thereby streamlining the Rules ...
  • Division of Workers' Compensation
    • The proposed rules incorporate updated versions of currently adopted resource materials utilized in the determination and reimbursement of the costs of medical care provided to Florida’s injured employees. The proposed rules promote the efficient ...

2. Proposed Rules

• Department of Citrus
  • Departmental
    • Adding language to address reporting of late season fruit purchased and placed in cold storage for processing after the last field box has been reported in order to ensure a more accurate reporting process of price per pounds solids.
      • Due of Comment: 5/5/2017
    • Amending rule to update conversion units used in calculating equivalent boxes for payment of equalization excise assessments in the case that the actual number of boxes cannot be substantiated by appropriate records. The figures are updated every ...
      • Due of Comment: 5/5/2017
    • Incorporating updated form for collection of equalization assessment payments on imports from processors.
      • Due of Comment: 5/5/2017
    • New rule governing use of Department’s trademark to protect it from misuse.
      • Due of Comment: 5/5/2017
    • New rule governing use of Department’s trademark to protect it from misuse.
      • Due of Comment: 5/5/2017
    • Department of Citrus, Departmental
      • Due of Comment: 5/5/2017
• Department of Management Services
  • Commission on Human Relations
    • The proposed rule amendment seeks to fix a transposed statutory citation and remove an outdated reference.
      • Due of Comment: 5/5/2017
• Agency for Health Care Administration
  • Medicaid
    • The purpose of the amendment to Rule 59G-4.025, Florida Administrative Code (F.A.C.) is to incorporate by reference the Florida Medicaid Assistive Care Services Coverage Policy, __________.
      • Due of Comment: 5/5/2017
• Water Management Districts
  • Southwest Florida Water Management District
    • The purpose of this rulemaking is to establish minimum flows pursuant to Section 373.042, F.S., for the Rainbow River System located in Marion County. The effect of the rule is to support the District’s water supply planning, water use permitting, ...
      • Due of Comment: 5/5/2017

3. Notices of Changes, Corrections and Withdrawals

• Department of Children and Families
  • Agency for Persons with Disabilities
    • Staffing Requirements

4. Petitions and Dispositions Regarding Rule Variance or Waiver

• Agency for Health Care Administration
  • Health Facility and Agency Licensing
    • Permanent Variance or Waiver pursuant to section 120.542, Florida Statutes, from the petitioner, Southern Baptist Hospital of Florida, Inc. and Wolfson Children’s Hospital of Jacksonville, Inc. The petitioner seeks a variance or waiver from the ...
• Department of Law Enforcement
  • Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission
    • a permanent waiver of Rule 11B-30.006(2)(a), F.A.C., from Robert Wheeler. Petitioner wishes to permanently waive that portion of the Rule that states: The following individuals are eligible to take the State Officer Certification Examination (SOCE) ...
• Department of Environmental Protection
  • Departmental
    • variance of Rule 62-602.270(1)(a), F.A.C. from the School Board of Brevard County, Florida. The variance allows students enrolled in the Heritage High School Academy of Environmental Studies in Brevard County, Florida, to take the Level C Water/...
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Division of Hotels and Restaurants
    • 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 61C-1.004(1)(a), Florida Administrative Code and Paragraph 5-202.11(A), 2009 FDA Food Code from Pop Orlando LLC located in Orlando. The above referenced F.A.C. addresses the requirement that each establishment ...

5. Notices of Meetings, Workshops and Public Hearings

• Regional Planning Councils
  • West Florida Regional Planning Council
    • General business of the Regional Utility Authority. The Technical Advisory Committee will meet immediately before at at 9:30 a.m.; Friday, April 21, 2017, at 10 a.m.; Okaloosa County Water and Sewer, 1804 Lewis Turner Boulevard, Fort Walton Beach, ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Okaloosa County Water and Sewer, 1804 Lewis Turner Boulevard, Fort Walton Beach, Fla.
• Department of Children and Families
  • Departmental
    • Roll Call Approval of January 2017 Minutes Public Participation Domestic Violence Pilot Program Managing Entity Update Behavioral Health Consortium Community Based Care Reports Community Partnership for Children Family Integrity Program ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Flagler County Government Services Building, 1769 East Moody Blvd, Bunnell, FL 32110
• Department of Education
  • University of South Florida
    • The University of South Florida Louis De La Parte Florida Mental Health Institute announces the Florida Medicaid Drug Therapy Management Program for Behavioral Health Meeting to highlight the current issues with substance use disorder (SUD) and the ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Embassy Suites by Hilton Tampa - USF, 3705 Spectrum Blvd. Tampa, FL 33612
• Department of Law Enforcement
  • Departmental
    • Medical Examiners Commission Meeting issues. If a person decides to appeal any decision made by the Commission with respect to any matter considered at this meeting, such person is responsible for ensuring that a verbatim record of the proceedings ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Hyatt Place Marathon/Florida Keys, 1996 Overseas Highway; Marathon, FL 33050; phone (305) 743-1234.
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Florida Building Commission
    • To consider and make determination on request for binding interpretation – Petition #134 Petitioned by Grant Dostie of Trent Cotney.; April 26, 2017, at 3:00 PM; Meeting to be conducted using communications media technology (teleconference and ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Meeting to be conducted using communications media technology (teleconference and webinar). Website: https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/593956869. Conference call: United States (toll-free): 1 866 899 4679 Meeting ID / Access Code: 593-956-869 Audio PIN: Shown after joining the meeting Public point of access: 2601 Blair Stone Road, Tallahassee, Florida 32399.
  • Construction Industry Licensing Board
    • To review complaints in which a determination of the existence of probable cause has already been made.; April 25, 2017 at 10:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m.; Department of Business and Professional Regulation, Office of the General Counsel, 2601 Blair Stone ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Department of Business and Professional Regulation, Office of the General Counsel, 2601 Blair Stone Road, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-2202
• Department of Health
  • Board of Dentistry
    • Probable Cause Panel with reconsiderations.; May 5, 2017 at 9:00 a.m. EST; (888) 670-3525 when prompted, enter conference code 4552635641#
      • Hearing Meeting: (888) 670-3525 when prompted, enter conference code 4552635641#
• Department of Legal Affairs
  • Division of Victim Services and Criminal Justice Programs
    • The Council shall make a systematic study of the conditions affecting black men and boys, including, but not limited to, homicide rates, arrest and incarceration rate, poverty, violence, drug abuse, death rates, disparate annual income levels, ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Rosen Centre Orlando, Salon #9, 9840 International Drive, Orlando, Florida TELEPHONE: (800) 204-7234 Toll Free Dial in Number: 888-670-3525 Conference Code: 8470026713
• Department of Elder Affairs
  • Division of Volunteer and Community Services
    • The Alzheimer’s Disease Advisory Committee, composed of 10 members to be selected by the Governor, advises the Department of Elder Affairs in the performance of its duties regarding legislative, programmatic, and administrative matters that relate ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Louis & Anne Green Memory and Wellness Center Florida Atlantic University Boca Raton, FL 33431
    • The Alzheimer’s Disease Advisory Committee, composed of 10 members to be selected by the Governor, advises the Department of Elder Affairs in the performance of its duties regarding legislative, programmatic, and administrative matters that relate ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Louis and Anne Green Memory and Wellness Center Florida Atlantic University Boca Raton, FL 33431
• Department of Transportation
  • Departmental
    • On December 4, 2015, the Fixing America's Surface Transportation Act (FAST Act) was signed into law Public Law 114-94. the FAST Act funds surface transportation programs at over $305 billion for fiscal years (FY) 2016 through 2020. It is the first ...
      • Hearing Meeting: FDOT Burns Building Auditorium
• Florida Housing Finance Corporation
  • Departmental
    • 1. Conduct business necessary for the organization of FHFC III, INC. 2. Consider adopting resolutions delegating operational authority to the Executive Director. 3. Consideration of all necessary actions with regard to any property owned or held ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Tallahassee City Hall Commission Chambers 300 Adams Street Tallahassee, FL 32301
    • 1. Conduct business necessary for the organization of FHFC II, INC. 2. Consider adopting resolutions delegating operational authority to the Executive Director. 3. Consideration of all necessary actions with regard to any property owned or held ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Tallahassee City Hall Commission Chambers 300 Adams Street Tallahassee, FL 32301
    • 1. Consider financing and acknowledgement resolutions for various multifamily developments, under any multifamily program, including the ranking of developments. 2. Consider appointment of professionals including but not limited to trustee and/or ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Tallahassee City Hall Commission Chambers 300 South Adams Street Tallahassee FL 32301
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Florida Building Commission
    • Legislation before the 2017 Florida Legislature affecting the Florida Building Commission.; April 28, 2017, 2:00 p.m.; Meetings to be conducted using communications media technology, specifically teleconference and webinar. Join the meeting at https:...
      • Hearing Meeting: Meetings to be conducted using communications media technology, specifically teleconference and webinar. Join the meeting at https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/272658565. Join the conference call: United States 1-866-899-4679; Meeting ID / Access Code: 272-658-565; public point of access 2601 Blair Stone Road, Tallahassee, Florida.
• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • Florida Sports Foundation
    • Executive Committee Meeting; Thursday, May 11th, 7:00pm; US Toll Free: 1-888-670-3525 Participant Passcode: 656-578-0871 then #
      • Hearing Meeting: US Toll Free: 1-888-670-3525 Participant Passcode: 656-578-0871 then #
• Agency for Health Care Administration
  • Medicaid
    • The Agency for Health Care Administration will hold its annual Post Award Forum on Florida’s Medicaid for the Aged and Disabled (MEDS-AD) program as required by Part 42 Code of Federal Regulations 431.420. The annual Post Award Forum provides ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Agency for Health Care Administration, 2727 Mahan Drive, Building 3, Tallahassee, Florida 32308. To participate by phone, please call 1-800-219-3192 and enter the participant code 114 686 31#.

6. Notices Regarding Bids, Proposals and Purchasing

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

7. Miscellaneous

• Department of Environmental Protection
  • Office of the Secretary
    • Department of Environmental Protection, Office of the Secretary
• Agency for Health Care Administration
  • Certificate of Need
    • Agency for Health Care Administration, Certificate of Need
• Department of Financial Services
  • FSC - Financial Institution Regulation
    • Department of Financial Services, FSC - Financial Institution Regulation
• Department of State
  • Departmental
    • Department of State, Departmental