Vol. 44, No. 78 (04/20/2018)

1. Notices of Development of Proposed Rules and Negotiated Rulemaking

• Department of Health
  • Board of Acupuncture
    • The purpose of the rule amendment is to update the incorporated application.
• Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
  • Division of Plant Industry
    • To revise the department's list of regulated plants and noxious weeds.
• Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles
  • Division of Motor Vehicles
    • The purpose of this rulemaking is to amend Rule 15C-16.012, F.A.C., to comport with an order issued on November 6, 2017, in DOAH Case No. 17-3894RX, which held that paragraph (5) of Rule 15C-16.012, F.A.C., is an invalid exercise of delegated ...

2. Proposed Rules

• Commission for the Transportation Disadvantaged
  • Departmental
    • The Commission proposes the development of a rule amendment to update the liability insurance coverage requirements for transportation providers.
      • Due of Comment: 5/11/2018
    • The Commission proposes the development of a rule amendment to add a representative from the Agency for Persons with Disabilities to local coordinating boards.
      • Due of Comment: 5/11/2018
    • The Commission proposes the development of a rule amendment to update the language to add names of specific grants and grants for innovation and service development.
      • Due of Comment: 5/11/2018
• 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: 5/11/2018

3. Notices of Changes, Corrections and Withdrawals

• Department of Economic Opportunity
  • Division of Strategic Business Development
    • Purpose and Scope
• Department of Education
  • Office of Early Learning
    • Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK) Provider Kindergarten Readiness Rate

4. Petitions and Dispositions Regarding Rule Variance or Waiver

• Department of Law Enforcement
  • Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission
    • a permanent waiver of Rule 11B-27.002(4), F.A.C., from Leontina Stokes. Petitioner wishes to permanently waive that portion of the Rule that states: (a) Within 4 years of the beginning date of a Commission-approved Basic Recruit Training Program, an ...
• Department of Health
  • Board of Nursing
    • variance or waiver filed by Aguilas International Technical Institute, from Rule 64B9-15.005, F.A.C., with regard to the program’s passing rate required by the rule. Comments on this petition should be filed with the Board of Nursing, Joe R. Baker, ...
    • variance or waiver filed by Indian River State College – Dixon Hendry Campus, from Rule 64B9-15.005, F.A.C., with regard to the program’s passing rate required by the rule. Comments on this petition should be filed with the Board of Nursing, Joe R. ...
    • variance or waiver filed by Indian River State College Nursing Assistant Program – Mueller Campus Program, from Rule 64B9-15.005, F.A.C., with regard to the program’s passing rate required by the rule. Comments on this petition should be filed with ...
  • Board of Clinical Laboratory Personnel
    • of the issuance of an Order regarding the Petition for Waiver or Variance, which was filed on February 27, 2018, by Ruth Lynn Fernandez. The Notice of Petition for Waiver or Variance was published in Volume 44, Number 48, of the March 9, 2018, ...
    • of the issuance of an Order regarding the Petition for Waiver or Variance, which was filed on March 6, 2018, by Kyung Mee Kim. The Notice of Petition for Waiver or Variance was published in Volume 44, Number 47, of the March 8, 2018, Florida ...
    • of the issuance of an Order regarding the Petition for Waiver or Variance, which was filed on March 6, 2018, by Theodore J. Zagurski. The Notice of Petition for Waiver or Variance was published in Volume 44, Number 47, of the March 8, 2018, Florida ...
    • of the issuance of an Order regarding the Petition for Waiver or Variance, which was filed on March 6, 2018, by Emily Graham. The Notice of Petition for Waiver or Variance was published in Volume 44, Number 47, of the March 8, 2018, Florida ...
    • of the issuance of an Order regarding the Petition for Waiver or Variance, which was filed on March 8, 2018, by Nudratun Nisa Jawaid. The Notice of Petition for Waiver or Variance was published in Volume 44, Number 48, of the March 9, 2018, Florida ...
    • of the issuance of an Order regarding the Petition for Waiver or Variance, which was filed on March 12, 2018, by Hen Anny Levy. The Notice of Petition for Waiver or Variance was published in Volume 44, Number 51, of the March 14, 2018, Florida ...
    • of the issuance of an Order regarding the Petition for Waiver or Variance, which was filed on March 6, 2018, by Michael James Anauo. The Notice of Petition for Waiver or Variance was published in Volume 44, Number 47, of the March 8, 2018, Florida ...
    • of the issuance of an Order regarding the Petition for Waiver or Variance, which was filed on December 5, 2017, by Susan Nimmo. The Notice of Petition for Waiver or Variance was published in Volume 44, Number 04, of the January 5, 2018, Florida ...
    • of the issuance of an Order regarding the Petition for Waiver or Variance, which was filed on March 6, 2018, by Charles A. Peloquin. The Notice of Petition for Waiver or Variance was published in Volume 44, Number 47, of the March 8, 2018, Florida ...
• 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 from Body Mind USA LLC located in Panama City. The above referenced F.A.C. addresses the requirement that each ...

5. Notices of Meetings, Workshops and Public Hearings

• Department of Children and Families
  • Departmental
    • ongoing Lee County Community Alliance business; April 27, 2018, 8:30 am.; Joseph P. D’Alessandro Office Complex 2295 Victoria Avenue, Room 307, Fort Myers
      • Hearing Meeting: Joseph P. D’Alessandro Office Complex 2295 Victoria Avenue, Room 307, Fort Myers
• Water Management Districts
  • South Florida Water Management District
    • Quarterly meeting of the Everglades Technical Oversight Committee (TOC). Updates on water quality conditions in the Loxahatchee National Wildlife Refuge and at inflows to Everglades National Park relative to the 1991 Settlement Agreement, entered as ...
      • Hearing Meeting: SFWMD Headquarters, B-1 Building, 3301 Gun Club Road, West Palm Beach, Florida 33406
• Department of Transportation
  • Departmental
    • Florida Transportation Plan/Strategic Intermodal System Implementation Committee Meeting will discuss coordination of activities related to the implementation of the Florida Transportation Plan, the Strategic Intermodal System Policy Plan, and ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Florida Department of Transportation, Burns Auditorium, 605 Suwannee Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32399
• Water Management Districts
  • Southwest Florida Water Management District
    • Regular monthly meeting to obtain feedback from interested persons on current pending permit applications. The agenda is available at www.watermatters.org/calendar/calendar.php/; May 2, 2018, 9:00 a.m.; 7601 HWY 301 N, Tampa, FL 33637
      • Hearing Meeting: 7601 HWY 301 N, Tampa, FL 33637
• Department of Children and Families
  • Refugee Services
    • The purpose of the Jacksonville Area Refugee Task Force meeting is to increase awareness of the refugee populations, share best practices, spot trends in refugee populations, build collaborations between agencies, help create good communication ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Jacksonville Baptist Association 2700 University Boulevard South Jacksonville, FL 32216
    • The purpose of the Southwest Florida Refugee Task Force meeting is to increase awareness of the refugee populations, share best practices, spot trends in refugee populations, build collaborations between agencies, help create good communication ...
      • Hearing Meeting: USCIS Fort Myers Field Office 4220 Executive Circle Fort Myers, FL 339162
• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • Florida Sports Foundation
    • Quarterly Board of Directors Meeting; May 23, 2018 @ 11:30 a.m.; One Ocean Resort & Spa 1 Ocean Boulevard ~ Atlantic Beach, FL
      • Hearing Meeting: One Ocean Resort & Spa 1 Ocean Boulevard ~ Atlantic Beach, FL
  • Mid-Florida Area Agency on Aging
    • Scheduled meeting of the Grant Review Committee of the Elder Options Board of Directors. The Grant Review Committee will discuss and adopt recommendations regarding the applications received by Elder Options for funding for the program year ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Elder Options Conference Room A 100 SW 75th Street, Suite 301 Gainesville, Florida 32607
• Water Management Districts
  • Northwest Florida Water Management District
    • (1) Opening of proposals for Request for Proposals 18-003 for Hydrological, Ecological, and Hydrogeological Services; (2) Selection Committee meeting to finalize scores for Request for Proposals 18-003.; MAY 17, 2018 2:OO PM ET JUNE 12, 2018 2:OO ...
      • Hearing Meeting: NWFWMD HEADQUARTERS 18 WATER MANAGEMENT DRIVE HAVANA, FL 32333
• Department of Health
  • Division of Children's Medical Services
    • The Committee will address administrative issues, review cases, and discuss the CADR Action Plan. A portion of the meeting is required by Section 383.412(3) (a), F.S. to be closed to the public to allow the Committee to discuss information that is ...
      • Hearing Meeting: State Attorney's Office 411 South Second Street Fort Pierce, FL 34950
  • Division of Family Health Services
    • The Florida Coordinating Council for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (FCCDHH) is mandated by Florida Statute 413.271 to serve as an advisory and coordinating body which recommends policies that address the needs of Florida's community who are deaf, ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Hilton Ocala, 3600 S.W. 36th Ave, Ocala, FL 34474
• Water Management Districts
  • Southwest Florida Water Management District
    • Proposed guidance and minimum levels for Dosson and Sunshine Lakes in Hillsborough County pursuant to Sections 373.042, and 373.0421, F.S.; Tuesday, May 8, 2018, 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM; Jimmie B. Keel Regional Library, 2902 W. Bearss Ave. Tampa, FL 33618
      • Hearing Meeting: Jimmie B. Keel Regional Library, 2902 W. Bearss Ave. Tampa, FL 33618
• Department of State
  • Division of Library and Information Services
    • The Library Services and Technology Act Panel and the State Library Council will review federal fiscal year 2018 LSTA grant applications and make recommendations for funding. ; May 2, 2018, 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Eastern; May 3, 2018, 9:00 a....
      • Hearing Meeting: Heritage Hall (Auditorium), R.A. Gray Building, 500 South Bronough Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32399, or via webinar. Attendees may register for the webinar by visiting the following URL: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/4569686163765432579.
• Metropolitan Planning Organizations
  • Broward Metropolitan Planning Organization
    • Regular business meeting of the Transportation Disadvantaged (TD) Local Coordinating Board (LCB).; May 21, 2018, 2:00 p.m.; Board Room of the Broward MPO, Trade Centre South, 100 West Cypress Creek Road, 6th Floor, Suite 650, Fort Lauderdale, FL ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Board Room of the Broward MPO, Trade Centre South, 100 West Cypress Creek Road, 6th Floor, Suite 650, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309-2181
• Executive Office of the Governor
  • Departmental
    • General business; Thursday, May 10 at 11:00 AM (ET) until all business is complete.; Phone: 1-888-670-3525, Participant Code: 3360784946#
      • Hearing Meeting: Phone: 1-888-670-3525, Participant Code: 3360784946#
• Department of Legal Affairs
  • Departmental
    • Council Business; Monday, April 30, 2018, 2:00 PM until conclusion; Stetson University College of Law Tampa Law Center, Classrooms 135 & 136, 1700 N. Tampa Street, Tampa, Florida 33602 DIAL-IN INFORMATION: (888)670-3525 PARTICIPANT PASSCODE: ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Stetson University College of Law Tampa Law Center, Classrooms 135 & 136, 1700 N. Tampa Street, Tampa, Florida 33602 DIAL-IN INFORMATION: (888)670-3525 PARTICIPANT PASSCODE: 8519855825
• Department of Financial Services
  • Division of Treasury
    • Deferred Compensation Advisory Council Meeting; May 1, 2018, 9 a.m.; The Hermitage Centre, Hermitage Conference Room
      • Hearing Meeting: The Hermitage Centre, Hermitage Conference Room
• Department of Education
  • Departmental
    • Florida Rehabilitation Council - Review Monitoring Report; May 1, 2018, 4:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. EST (or until complete); Conference Call - Number (888) 670-3525 and Code (7513637441)
      • Hearing Meeting: Conference Call - Number (888) 670-3525 and Code (7513637441)
• Regional Planning Councils
  • West Florida Regional Planning Council
    • General business of the committee will be discussed. ; Wednesday, April 25, 2018, 9 a.m.; Ocean City-Wright Fire Control District, 233 Racetrack Rd NE, Fort Walton Beach
      • Hearing Meeting: Ocean City-Wright Fire Control District, 233 Racetrack Rd NE, Fort Walton Beach

6. Notices of Petitions and Dispositions Regarding Declaratory Stat

• Agency for Health Care Administration
  • Health Facility and Agency Licensing
    • Therapeutic Mobilities, LLC; The Agency declares that, under the allegations set forth in the Petition, the Petitioner has not presented any facts that would make it exempt from licensure requirements pursuant to Chapter 400, Part X, Florida ...
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Construction Industry Licensing Board
    • Richard Eugene Sims; The Petition for Declaratory Statement was verbally withdrawn by Petitioner during the Board’s meeting held on October 13, 2017.
• Agency for Health Care Administration
  • Health Facility and Agency Licensing
    • by Genomic Health, Inc.; The Agency issued a declaratory statement that under s. 483.245, Fla. Stat. and Fla. Admin. Code R. 59A-7.037(1), the arrangement proposed by Petitioner could constitute a prohibited split-fee arrangement. The order was ...
• Department of Health
  • Board of Clinical Laboratory Personnel
    • St. Joseph’s Hospital, Inc.; The Notice of Petition for Declaratory Statement published on March 2, 2018, in Vol. 44, No. 43, of the Florida Administrative Register. The petition seeks the Board’s interpretation of Rule 64B3-10.005(10), Florida ...
• Department of Financial Services
  • Division of State Fire Marshal
    • Charles B. Parks, Chief Fire Code Official of Broward County; The Amended Petition requests a determination as to whether section 633.202(18), Florida Statutes, prohibits the enforcement of NFPA 1, section 11.10, in buildings under 75 feet in height....

7. Miscellaneous

• Department of Health
  • Board of Nursing
    • Department of Health, Board of Nursing
• Department of Economic Opportunity
  • Departmental
    • Department of Economic Opportunity, Departmental
• Department of State
  • Departmental
    • Department of State, Departmental