Vol. 44, No. 74 (04/16/2018)

1. Notices of Development of Proposed Rules and Negotiated Rulemaking

• Department of Education
  • State Board of Education
    • The rule implements the statewide articulated acceleration mechanisms of s. 1007.27, F.S., which facilitates a variety of accelerations mechanisms that are available to secondary and postsecondary students. This rule development allows for the ...
• Department of Legal Affairs
  • Division of Victim Services and Criminal Justice Programs
    • The proposed rule amendments are intended to reflect changes to benefits with regard to the recent changes in the Consumer Price Index.
• Department of Education
  • Office of Early Learning
    • The purpose of the revised rule is to standardize the school readiness program eligibility requirements to comply with federal and statutory mandate.
• Department of Health
  • Division of Medical Quality Assurance
    • To amend rule to include information relating to nonacute pain as required by recently enacted legislation.

2. Proposed Rules

• Department of Management Services
  • Commission on Human Relations
    • The proposed rule amendment seeks to eliminate the section allowing respondents to amend an answer at any time prior to the issuance of a determination because of the delays it causes for the Florida Commission on Human Relations to conduct its ...
      • Due of Comment: 5/7/2018
• Department of Financial Services
  • Division of Funeral, Cemetery, and Consumer Services
    • The Division proposes the rule amendment to clarify disciplinary guidelines.
      • Due of Comment: 5/7/2018
• Department of Education
  • State Board of Education
    • To approve all active Gold Standard Career Pathways Articulation Agreements incorporated by reference in the document entitled: Gold Standard Career Pathways Articulation Agreements of Industry Certification to AAS and AS Degree Programs for the ...
      • Due of Comment: 5/7/2018
    • The purpose of the amendment to Rule 6A-1.09422, F.A.C., is to establish new concordant scores that align with the Grade 10 Florida Standards Assessment (FSA) English Language Arts (ELA) Assessment and comparative scores that align with the FSA ...
      • Due of Comment: 5/7/2018
    • To amend the rule to adopt updated funding weights for industry certifications on the 2017-2018 CAPE Industry Certification Funding List. The effect of the rule development is to ensure that appropriate weights, in accordance with the provisions of ...
      • Due of Comment: 5/7/2018
    • To provide detailed requirements of standard, professional credentials that are considered equivalent to statutorily defined credentials found in s. 1002.55(4)(a)-(d), F.S., that will allow a larger pool of qualified instructors to teach the VPK ...
      • Due of Comment: 5/7/2018
• Department of Financial Services
  • Division of Workers' Compensation
    • Section 440.107, F.S., requires the Department to enforce workers’ compensation coverage requirements and to issue stop-work orders, penalty assessment orders, and any other orders necessary for the administration of this section.
      • Due of Comment: 5/7/2018

3. Notices of Changes, Corrections and Withdrawals

• Department of Citrus
  • Departmental
    • Corrugated Bagmaster Containers, Additional General Provisions

4. Notices of Meetings, Workshops and Public Hearings

• Department of State
  • Division of Elections
    • The Elections Canvassing Commission will meet to certify the official results for the April 10, 2018, Special Election for State Senate, District 31, per sections 100.191 and 102.111, Florida Statutes.; Tuesday, April 24, 2018, 9:00 a.m.; Cabinet ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Cabinet Meeting Room, LL03, The Capitol, Tallahassee, Florida
• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • MRGMiami
    • The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) District Four will be hosting a Public Hearing for the County Road (CR) 510 Project Development and Environment (PD&E) Study from CR 512 to 58th Avenue, in Indian River County, Florida. The hearing ...
      • Hearing Meeting: North Indian River County Library, 1001 Sebastian Boulevard, Sebastian, FL 32958
• Department of Environmental Protection
  • Division of Recreation and Parks
    • Discussion of the proposed unit management plan update for Crystal River Preserve State Park with the advisory group members.; Friday, April 27, 2018, 9:00 a.m.; Citrus County Chamber of Commerce, The Damron Conference Room, 915 N. Suncoast Blvd., ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Citrus County Chamber of Commerce, The Damron Conference Room, 915 N. Suncoast Blvd., Crystal River, FL 34429
    • An opportunity for the public to provide input on the ten-year management plan update for Crystal River Preserve State Park.; Thursday, April 26, 2018, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Presentation at 6:00 p.m.; Citrus County Chamber of Commerce, The Damron ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Citrus County Chamber of Commerce, The Damron Conference Room, 915 N. Suncoast Blvd., Crystal River, FL 34429
• State Board of Administration
  • Departmental
    • General business of the Audit Committee. For more information regarding this meeting, please see the SBA’s website at http://www.sbafla.com. ; Monday, April 30, 2018, 9:30 a.m. – conclusion of Business (EST); Hermitage Room, First Floor, The ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Hermitage Room, First Floor, The Hermitage Centre, 1801 Hermitage Blvd, Tallahassee, Florida 32308
• Regional Planning Councils
  • East Central Florida Regional Planning Council
    • Regular bi-monthly meeting of the Executive Committee; Wednesday, May 16, 2018, 9:30 a.m.; 455 N. Garland Avenue, Suite 414, 4th Floor Conference Room, Orlando, FL 32801
      • Hearing Meeting: 455 N. Garland Avenue, Suite 414, 4th Floor Conference Room, Orlando, FL 32801
    • Regular bi-monthly meeting of the East Central Florida Regional Planning Council; Wednesday, May 16, 2018, 10:30 a.m.; 455 N. Garland Avenue, 2nd Floor Conference Room, Orlando, FL 32801
      • Hearing Meeting: 455 N. Garland Avenue, 2nd Floor Conference Room, Orlando, FL 32801
• Department of Management Services
  • Commission on Human Relations
    • The purpose of the meeting is for the Commission to vote on the disposition of cases pending before it for decision.; Thursday, May 17, 2018, at 1:00 p.m. ET; Call 888-670-3525, and when prompted enter pass code 1760507820, followed by the # key.
      • Hearing Meeting: Call 888-670-3525, and when prompted enter pass code 1760507820, followed by the # key.
• Department of State
  • Division of Historical Resources
    • Certified Local Government Regional Training; April 24, 2018, at 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.; Bonnet House Museum and Gardens 900 N. Birch Rd., Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304
      • Hearing Meeting: Bonnet House Museum and Gardens 900 N. Birch Rd., Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304
• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • The Valerin Group, Inc.
    • Financial Management No.: 436964-1-22-01 and ETDM Number: 14244 Project Description: I-95 from SW 10th Street to Hillsboro Boulevard Project Development and Environment (PD&E) Study, in Broward County. The purpose of this PD&E Study is to improve ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Doubletree by Hilton Hotel, located at 100 Fairway Drive, Deerfield Beach, FL 33441
• Department of Education
  • Departmental
    • Florida Rehabilitation Council, General Business; August 7, 2018, 9:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. EST (or until complete) August 8, 2018, 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. EST (or until complete); Embassy Suites, 8978 International Drive, Orlando, Florida or by ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Embassy Suites, 8978 International Drive, Orlando, Florida or by conference line (888) 670-3525 and Code (7513637441)
• Regional Utility Authorities
  • Tampa Bay Water - A Regional Water Supply Authority
    • A public meeting of the Selection Committee for Digital Imagery & Remote Sensing Services Contract No. 2018-043. As a part of the selection process, the Selection Committee will meet to review and discuss the responses and ranking of the firms, ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Tampa Bay Water Administrative Offices, 2575 Enterprise Road, Clearwater, Florida 33763
• Regional Planning Councils
  • North Central Florida Regional Planning Council
    • To conduct the regular business of the Program Committee of the North Central Florida Regional Planning Council.; April 26, 2018 at 5:30 p.m.; Holiday Inn Hotel and Suites, Olustee Room, 213 Southwest Commerce Boulevard, Lake City, Florida.
      • Hearing Meeting: Holiday Inn Hotel and Suites, Olustee Room, 213 Southwest Commerce Boulevard, Lake City, Florida.
    • To conduct the regular business of the Executive Committee of the North Central Florida Regional Planning Council.; April 26, 2018 at 6:00 p.m.; Holiday Inn Hotel and Suites, Olustee Room, 213 Southwest Commerce Boulevard, Lake City, Florida.
      • Hearing Meeting: Holiday Inn Hotel and Suites, Olustee Room, 213 Southwest Commerce Boulevard, Lake City, Florida.
    • To conduct the regular business of the Clearinghouse Committee of the North Central Florida Regional Planning Council.; April 26, 2018 at 6:00 p.m.; Holiday Inn Hotel and Suites, Suwannee Room, 213 Southwest Commerce Boulevard, Lake City, Florida.
      • Hearing Meeting: Holiday Inn Hotel and Suites, Suwannee Room, 213 Southwest Commerce Boulevard, Lake City, Florida.
    • To conduct the regular business of the North Central Florida Regional Planning Council.; April 26, 2018 at 7:00 p.m.; Holiday Inn Hotel and Suites, Suwannee Room, 213 Southwest Commerce Boulevard, Lake City, Florida.
      • Hearing Meeting: Holiday Inn Hotel and Suites, Suwannee Room, 213 Southwest Commerce Boulevard, Lake City, Florida.
• Department of Health
  • Board of Dentistry
    • The above meeting has been cancelled. For questions, please contact the Board Office at (850) 245-4474.; April 19, 2018 at 6:00 p.m. ET; (888) 670-3525 when prompted, enter conference code 4552635641
      • Hearing Meeting: (888) 670-3525 when prompted, enter conference code 4552635641
  • Board of Chiropractic Medicine
    • General board business, to include licensure and discipline.; May 18, 2018, 8:30 a.m.; Embassy Suites, 4955 Kings Health Road, Kissimmee, FL 34746
      • Hearing Meeting: Embassy Suites, 4955 Kings Health Road, Kissimmee, FL 34746
  • Board of Clinical Laboratory Personnel
    • General board business, to include licensure.; June 15, 2018, 9:00 a.m.; (888) 670-3525 7342425515 participant code
      • Hearing Meeting: (888) 670-3525 7342425515 participant code
  • Board of Optometry
    • General board business, to include licensure.; June 22, 2018, 9:00 a.m.; (888) 670-3525
      • Hearing Meeting: (888) 670-3525
  • Board of Athletic Training
    • The above meeting has been cancelled. For questions, please contact the Board Office at (850) 245-4474.; July 6, 2018 at 9:00 a.m. ET; Embassy Suites 4955 Kyngs Heath Road Kissimmee, FL 34746
      • Hearing Meeting: Embassy Suites 4955 Kyngs Heath Road Kissimmee, FL 34746
• Department of Financial Services
  • Departmental
    • The Florida PALM Executive Steering Committee will meet to discuss the status of the Florida PALM Project. A copy of the agenda may be obtained by contacting: the Florida PALM Project website https://www.myfloridacfo.com/floridapalm/meetings/...
      • Hearing Meeting: Department of Revenue, 2450 Shumard Oak Boulevard, Building 2, Room 1250, Tallahassee, Florida 32399.
• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • Jacksonville Sheriff's Office
    • Regional V Training Council; May 16, 2018, 2:00 p.m.; Northeast Florida Criminal Justice Center, 4715 Capper Road, Jacksonville, FL 32218
      • Hearing Meeting: Northeast Florida Criminal Justice Center, 4715 Capper Road, Jacksonville, FL 32218
  • Florida is for Veterans Inc.
    • Florida Is For Veteran’s, Inc., d/b/a Veterans Florida, seeks a qualified, experienced, professional accountancy firm to complete an annual compliance and financial audit of accounts and records for the 2017-2018 fiscal year pursuant to rules ...
      • Hearing Meeting: admin@veteransflorida.org
• Department of Health
  • Board of Podiatric Medicine
    • This notice is a correction to previous Notice ID#: 20290089. General business meeting involving discussion and actions, including, but not limited to: general board business, licensure applications, and current and proposed rules.; April 27, ...
      • Hearing Meeting: 1(888)670-3525, Participant Code: 5134896685
    • This notice corrects previous Notice ID#: 20272823. To review those cases in which a determination of existence of probable cause has already been made.; May 2, 2018, 8:00 a.m., EDT; 1(888)670-3525, Participant Code: 5134896685
      • Hearing Meeting: 1(888)670-3525, Participant Code: 5134896685
• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • Infinite Source Communications Group, LLC
    • Financial Project ID Number: 43981-1-22-02 and EDTM Number: 14291 Project Description: State Road (SR) 869/SW 10th Street between Florida's Turnpike/Sawgrass Expressway and SR 9/I-95, while also providing improved connectivity of the regional ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Doubletree by Hilton Hotel located at 100 Fairway Drive, Deerfield Beach, FL 33441
• Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
  • Division of Aquaculture
    • To discuss issues affecting the growth of aquaculture in the state of Florida.; Wednesday, June 20th, 2018, 09:00 a.m.; 170 Century Blvd., Bartow, FL 33830, (863) 578-1870 NOTE: Meeting is also accessible through teleconference by dialing: (888) ...
      • Hearing Meeting: 170 Century Blvd., Bartow, FL 33830, (863) 578-1870 NOTE: Meeting is also accessible through teleconference by dialing: (888) 670-3525 and using passcode 4457172323#
• Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission
  • Vessel Registration and Boating Safety
    • Regular meeting of the Non-Motorized Boats Working Group, a committee of the Boating Advisory Council, to review and discuss non-motorized boating-related topics.; May 16, 2018, 8:00 a.m.; DoubleTree by Hilton St. Augustine Historic District, 116 ...
      • Hearing Meeting: DoubleTree by Hilton St. Augustine Historic District, 116 San Marco Ave, St. Augustine, FL 32084
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Florida Building Commission
    • To review and accept interim draft report for research project titled “Evaluation of the Cost Impact and Benefit of the 2018 I-Code Changes (Prescriptive Code Changes).” To review and accept interim draft report for research project titled “...
      • Hearing Meeting: Meetings to be conducted using communications media technology, specifically teleconference and webinar: Please join my meeting https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/153035397. Join the conference call: United States (Toll Free) 1-571-317-3117, Meeting ID/Access Code 153-035-397. Public point of access: 2601 Blair Stone Road, Tallahassee, Florida.
    • To review and accept interim draft report for research project titled “Evaluation of the Cost Impact and Benefit of the 2018 I-Code Changes (Prescriptive Code Changes).” To review and accept interim draft report for research project titled “...
      • Hearing Meeting: Meetings to be conducted using communications media technology, specifically teleconference and webinar: Please join my meeting https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/153035397. Join the conference call: United States (Toll Free) 1-571-317-3117, Meeting ID/Access Code 153-035-397. Public point of access: 2601 Blair Stone Road, Tallahassee, Florida.
    • To review and accept interim draft report for research project titled “Evaluation of the Cost Impact and Benefit of the 2018 I-Code Changes (Prescriptive Code Changes).” To review and accept interim draft report for research project titled “...
      • Hearing Meeting: Meetings to be conducted using communications media technology, specifically teleconference and webinar: Join the meeting at https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/553420213. Join the conference call: United States (toll-free): 1 866-899-4679; Meeting ID / Access Code: 553-420-213; public point of access 2601 Blair Stone Road, Tallahassee, Florida.
    • To review and accept interim draft report for research project titled “Evaluation of the Cost Impact and Benefit of the 2018 I-Code Changes (Prescriptive Code Changes).” To review and accept interim draft report for research project titled “...
      • Hearing Meeting: Meetings to be conducted using communications media technology, specifically teleconference and webinar: Join the meeting at https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/553420213. Join the conference call: United States (toll-free): 1 866-899-4679; Meeting ID / Access Code: 553-420-213; public point of access 2601 Blair Stone Road, Tallahassee, Florida.

5. Notices of Petitions and Dispositions Regarding Declaratory Stat

• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Florida Real Estate Commission
    • Alexandra J. Sanchez, Esq. on behalf of Serber & Associates, P.A.; The original Notice of Petition for Declaratory Statement was published in Vol. 44, No. 18, of the January 26, 2018 Florida Administrative Register. The Petitioner sought the ...
  • Florida Building Commission
    • Liebl & Barrow, Engineering, Inc.; Petitioner seeks clarification about qualifications that may be required by a local building department for individuals conducting certain inspections of threshold buildings.
  • Florida Real Estate Commission
    • Pinellas County Housing Authority; The original Notice of Petition for Declaratory Statement was published in Vol. 44, No. 06, of the January 9, 2018 Florida Administrative Register. The Petitioner sought the Commission’s interpretation of Section ...
    • Zachery Davis-Walker; The original Notice of Petition for Declaratory Statement was published in Vol. 43, No. 248, of the December 27, 2017 Florida Administrative Register. The Petitioner sought the Commission’s interpretation of Sections 475.181 ...

6. Notices Regarding Bids, Proposals and Purchasing

• Department of Education
  • School Districts
    • Department of Education, School Districts

7. Miscellaneous

• Agency for Health Care Administration
  • Certificate of Need
    • Agency for Health Care Administration, Certificate of Need
• Department of Health
  • Board of Pharmacy
    • Department of Health, Board of Pharmacy
• Department of State
  • Departmental
    • Department of State, Departmental