Vol. 43, No. 68 (04/07/2017)

1. Notices of Development of Proposed Rules and Negotiated Rulemaking

• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Construction Industry Licensing Board
    • To update and add additional requirements to the rule.
• Department of Health
  • Division of Emergency Preparedness and Community Support
    • Review and amend rule language as necessary to ensure that all rules conform to statutory requirements and to delete unnecessary and obsolete language. The department intends to update department forms and requirements for EMS Service requirements, ...

2. Proposed Rules

• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Drugs, Devices and Cosmetics
    • The Division proposes to adopt and incorporate the division’s permitting application forms into rule.
      • Due of Comment: 4/28/2017
    • The Division proposes to adopt and incorporate the division’s permitting application forms into rule.
      • Due of Comment: 4/28/2017
• Florida Commission on Offender Review
  • Departmental
    • The purpose is to update definitions to terms used in current operations. The effect will be to simplify and make the rules easier to understand.
      • Due of Comment: 4/28/2017
    • The purpose is to use consistent language throughout the rule, to make the rule more clear and readable. The effect will be a more consistent rule that is easier for the public to understand and that comports with agency practice.
      • Due of Comment: 4/28/2017
    • The purpose is to align the rule with agency best practices. The effect will change examples of aggravating circumstances and clarify the use of underlying offenses in the calculation of an outside the matrix time range felony murder case.
      • Due of Comment: 4/28/2017
    • The purpose is to use consistent language throughout the rule related to the “time begins” calculation so as to make the rule more readable comport with agency practice. The effect will be a more consistent rule that is easier for the public to ...
      • Due of Comment: 4/28/2017
    • The purpose is to create a procedure for parolees out-of-state who want to waive a violation hearing. The effect will allow parolees to waive a violation hearing out-of-state, if approved by the Commission.
      • Due of Comment: 4/28/2017
    • The purpose is to simplify the language used, to update or remove outdated programs, and to ensure conformity with Rule 23-21.0052, F.A.C. The effect is to make the rule easier to understand, comport with agency practice, and ensure conformity with ...
      • Due of Comment: 4/28/2017
    • The purpose is to simplify the language used, to update or remove outdated programs, and to ensure conformity with Rule 23-21.0051, F.A.C. The effect is to make the rule easier to understand and in line with agency practice.
      • Due of Comment: 4/28/2017
    • The purpose is to alter the deadline on which an order must be acted upon by the Commission. The effect is to ensure there is sufficient time to complete the order before it must be acted on.
      • Due of Comment: 4/28/2017
    • The purpose is to emphasize that firearm possession is not allowed by offenders on parole. The effect is to make clear to offenders on parole that firearm possession is not allowed.
      • Due of Comment: 4/28/2017
    • The purpose is to emphasize that firearm possession is not allowed by offenders on control release. The effect is to make clear to offenders on control release that firearm possession is not allowed.
      • Due of Comment: 4/28/2017
    • The purpose is to create a procedure for out-of-state control releasees who want to waive a violation hearing. The effect will allow out-of-state control releasees to waive a violation hearing, if approved by the Commission.
      • Due of Comment: 4/28/2017
    • The purpose is to update definitions to terms used in current operations. The effect will change the term “parole officer” to “commission investigator” and will simplify the definition of “sexual predator.”
      • Due of Comment: 4/28/2017
    • The purpose is to emphasize that firearm possession is not allowed by offenders on conditional release. The effect is to make clear to those on conditional release that firearm possession is not allowed.
      • Due of Comment: 4/28/2017
    • The purpose is to create a procedure for out-of-state conditional releasees who want to waive a violation hearing. The effect will allow out-of-state conditional releasees to waive a violation hearing, if approved by the Commission.
      • Due of Comment: 4/28/2017
    • The purpose is to emphasize that firearm possession is not allowed by offenders on conditional medical release. The effect is to make clear to those on conditional medical release that firearm possession is not allowed.
      • Due of Comment: 4/28/2017
    • The purpose is to create a procedure for out-of-state conditional medical releasees who want to waive a violation hearing. The effect will allow out-of-state conditional medical releasees to waive a violation hearing, if approved by the Commission.
      • Due of Comment: 4/28/2017
    • The purpose is to emphasize that firearm possession is not allowed by offenders on addiction recovery supervision. The effect is to make clear to those on addiction recovery supervision that firearm possession is not allowed.
      • Due of Comment: 4/28/2017
    • The purpose is to create a procedure for out-of-state offenders on addiction recovery supervision who want to waive a violation hearing. The effect will allow out-of-state offenders on addiction recovery supervision to waive a revocation hearing, ...
      • Due of Comment: 4/28/2017
• Agency for Health Care Administration
  • Health Facility and Agency Licensing
    • The Agency proposes to amend the rule to clarify the definition of an Exclusive Use Laboratory.
      • Due of Comment: 4/28/2017
• Department of Transportation
  • Departmental
    • To define terms used within the rule.
      • Due of Comment: 4/28/2017
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Construction Industry Licensing Board
    • To update continuing education requirements.
      • Due of Comment: 4/28/2017

3. Petitions and Dispositions Regarding Rule Variance or Waiver

• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Division of Hotels and Restaurants
    • a Routine Variance for Paragraph 61C-4.010(7) Florida Administrative Code from Quality Inn Cruise Port located in Tampa. The above referenced F.A.C. addresses the requirement that at least one accessible bathroom be located on the same level for ...
    • a Routine Variance for Subparagraph 61C-1.004(2)(a), Florida Administrative Code, Paragraph 61C-4.010(7), Florida Administrative Code, Paragraph 61C-4.010(6), Florida Administrative Code, and Section 6-402.11, 2009 FDA Food Code, Subparagraph 61C-1....
    • an Emergency Variance for Subparagraph 61C-1.004(1)(a), Florida Administrative Code and Paragraph 5-202.11(A), 2009 FDA Food Code from The Dreamette at Town Center located in Jacksonville. The above referenced F.A.C. addresses the requirement that ...
• Water Management Districts
  • Southwest Florida Water Management District
    • a variance or waiver. Petitioner’s Name: Cheryl McFarland-Bryant / CDM & Co., Inc. Rule No.: 40D-22.201 Nature of the rule for which variance or waiver is sought: Lawn and landscape irrigation The Petition has been assigned tracking No. 17-4250....

4. Notices of Meetings, Workshops and Public Hearings

• Water Management Districts
  • South Florida Water Management District
    • Public Meeting to Discuss Regulatory Matters All or part of these meetings will be video-conferenced in order to permit maximum participation from the South Florida Water Management District Service Centers located at: Lower West Coast ...
      • Hearing Meeting: South Florida Water Management District, B-1 Auditorium 3301 Gun Club Road, West Palm Beach, FL, 33406
• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • Florida Medical Malpractice Joint Underwriting Association
    • The Grant Committee of the Florida Medical Malpractice Joint Underwriting Association will meet to hear grant presentations from the grantees and will receive and consider business properly brought before the Committee.; Tuesday, April 18, 2017, 9:...
      • Hearing Meeting: Hotel Duval, 415 North Monroe Street, Tallahassee, FL 32301.
    • The Audit Committee of the Florida Medical Malpractice Joint Underwriting Association will receive and consider business properly brought before the Committee.; Tuesday, April 18, 2017, 3:30 p.m.; Hotel Duval, 415 North Monroe Street, Tallahassee, ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Hotel Duval, 415 North Monroe Street, Tallahassee, FL 32301.
    • The Compensation Committee of the Florida Medical Malpractice Joint Underwriting Association will receive and consider business properly brought before the Committee. ; Tuesday, April 18, 2017, immediately following the Audit Committee Meeting; ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Hotel Duval, 415 North Monroe Street, Tallahassee, FL 32301.
    • The Claims & Underwriting Committee of the Florida Medical Malpractice Joint Underwriting Association will receive and consider reports from the Association's General Manager, Servicing Carrier, and such other business properly brought before the ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Hotel Duval, 415 North Monroe Street, Tallahassee, FL 32301.
    • The Board of Governors of the Florida Medical Malpractice Joint Underwriting Association will receive and consider quarterly reports from the Association's Investment Counsel, General Counsel, Servicing Carrier, Grant Committee, Audit Committee, ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Hotel Duval, 415 North Monroe Street, Tallahassee, FL 32301.
• Agency for Health Care Administration
  • Departmental
    • The Telehealth Advisory Council will meet to make recommendations intended to increase the use and accessibility of services provided via telehealth.; Friday, April 21, 2017 12:00 p.m.; GuideWell Innovation, 6555 Sanger Road, Orlando, FL 32827
      • Hearing Meeting: GuideWell Innovation, 6555 Sanger Road, Orlando, FL 32827
• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • Pasco-Pinellas Area Agency on Aging
    • Items related to Area Agency on Aging of Pasco-Pinellas business and Board of Directors oversight.; Monday, April 17, 2017 at 9:30 AM; HCA Trinity Hospital, 9330 State Road 54, Trinity, FL 34655
      • Hearing Meeting: HCA Trinity Hospital, 9330 State Road 54, Trinity, FL 34655
• Department of Revenue
  • Departmental
    • In accordance with Section 120.525, Florida Statutes, an RFP opening is hereby noticed within the timeline for Request For Proposal (Number: 16/17-36) for a Florida Child Support Identity Proofing (CSIProof) Solution. The Department reserves the ...
      • Hearing Meeting: 2450 Shumard Oak Blvd. Building 2, Suite 1600 Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0109
• Department of Environmental Protection
  • Departmental
    • The FDEP Coral Reef Conservation Program is holding its biannual, two-day meeting of its Technical Advisory Committee (TAC). The TAC will be advising the Southeast Florida Coral Reef Initiative (SEFCRI) on its mission to develop and support the ...
      • Hearing Meeting: 3nd Floor Auditorium, Center of Excellence for Coral Reef Ecosystem Research, Nova Southeastern University Oceanographic Center, 8000 North Ocean Drive, Dania Beach, FL 33004
• Department of Health
  • Division of Environmental Health
    • The Technical Review and Advisory Panel will discuss numerous issues relating to onsite sewage treatment and disposal systems which may require changes to Chapter 64E-6, Florida Administrative Code. The panel may also hear updates on research ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Conference call meeting Teleconference Phone Number: 888-670-3525 At the prompt, enter the Participant Code: 552 583 4898 #
  • Division of Public Health Statistics and Performance Management
    • The purpose of this meeting is for the State Health Improvement Plan (SHIP) Steering Committee to review, revise, or approve the proposed goals, strategies and objectives for inclusion in the State Health Improvement Plan. The SHIP steering ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Capital City Office Complex Betty Easley Building, Room 166 Tallahassee, FL 32399
• Department of Environmental Protection
  • Departmental
    • Pursuant to 40 C.F.R. 60.23, the Department of Environmental Protection (Department) announces the opportunity to offer comments and participate in a public hearing, if requested, on the proposed submission of Florida’s State Plan for Municipal ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Department of Environmental Protection, Bob Martinez Center, 2600 Blair Stone Road, Room 195, Tallahassee, Florida
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Board of Professional Engineers
    • to monitor the operations of the Florida Board of Professional Engineers and the Florida Engineers Management Corporation and other general business of the Committee. If you would like to participate in the call, please contact Rebecca Sammons at ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Florida Board of Professional Engineers 2639 North Monroe St. Building B-112 Tallahassee, FL 32303
    • Although this meeting is open to the public, the Probable Cause Panel meeting may be closed consistent with law. If you wish to participate in any public portion of the Probable Cause Panel Meeting, please contact Rebecca Sammons at least 10 days ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Florida Board of Professional Engineers 2639 North Monroe St. Building B-112 Tallahassee, FL 32303
    • Review applications for licensure and other general business of the committees. If you would like to participate in the call, please contact Rebecca Sammons at 850.521.0500 ext. 114 at least 10 days prior to the date of the meeting. The call in ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Florida Board of Professional Engineers 2639 North Monroe St. Building B-112 Tallahassee, FL 32303
    • Review applications for licensure and other general business of the committees. If you would like to participate in the call, please contact Rebecca Sammons at 850.521.0500 ext. 114 at least 10 days prior to the date of the meeting. The call in ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Florida Board of Professional Engineers 2639 North Monroe St. Building B-112 Tallahassee, FL 32303
    • To act on the recommendations from the Application/Experience & Educational Advisory Committee to approve or deny applications for licensure and any old or new business of the Board. If you would like to participate in the call, please contact ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Florida Board of Professional Engineers 2639 North Monroe St. Building B-112 Tallahassee, FL 32303
• Department of Elder Affairs
  • Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program
    • Southwest Council business and election of State Council Representative.; May 2, 2017, 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.; Charlotte Community Foundation, 227 Sullivan Street, Punta Gorda, FL 33950
      • Hearing Meeting: Charlotte Community Foundation, 227 Sullivan Street, Punta Gorda, FL 33950
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Florida Real Estate Commission
    • The Probable Cause Panel will meet to conduct a private meeting to review cases to determine probable cause and to conduct a public meeting to review cases where probable cause was previously found. All or part of this meeting may be conducted as a ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Zora Neale Hurston Building, North Tower, Suite N901, 400 West Robinson Street, Orlando, Florida 32801.
    • Official business of Commission – among topics include, but not limited to, are proposed legislation affecting Chapter 475, Part I, F.S., Chapter 61J2 rule discussion, budget discussions, escrow disbursement requests, recovery fund claims, education ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Zora Neale Hurston Building, North Tower, Suite N901, 400 West Robinson Street, Orlando, Florida 32801.
• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • Florida Commission on Access to Civil Justice
    • The Committee will continue to discuss the topics covered at the last meeting, specifically the establishment of the Council of Business Partners; Thursday, April 12, 2017, 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm, Eastern.; Telephone Conference: 1(888)376-5050, ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Telephone Conference: 1(888)376-5050, participant code: 2311661132
• Department of Health
  • Division of Public Health Statistics and Performance Management
    • The purpose of this meeting is for the State Health Improvement Plan (SHIP) Steering Committee to review, revise, or approve the proposed goals, strategies and objectives for inclusion in the State Health Improvement Plan. The SHIP steering ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Capital City Office Complex Building 4025, Room 301 Tallahassee, FL 32399 Go to Meeting Information: Please join my meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone. https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/6883936030086553857 dial in information; United States (Toll-free): 1 877 309 2071 Access Code: 248-414-727
  • Board of Podiatric Medicine
    • Probable Cause Panel Meeting; May 4, 2017, 8:00 a.m.; (888) 670-3525 7342425515 Participant Code
      • Hearing Meeting: (888) 670-3525 7342425515 Participant Code
• Department of Children and Families
  • Departmental
    • This is a Solicitation Conference for an Invitation to Negotiate (ITN #SSDCF100417 for Janitorial Services for Northeast Region Headquarters (Roberts Building), Jacksonville, Florida 32211. Call-in Number: 1-888-670-3525 Participant Code: ...
      • Hearing Meeting: 5920 Arlington Expressway, Jacksonville, Florida 32211
    • ITN Reply Opening and Review of Mandatory Requirements for the Department of Children and Families Northeast Region General Services Invitation to Negotiate (ITN) #SSDCF100417 for Janitorial Services for Northeast Region Headquarters (Roberts ...
      • Hearing Meeting: 5920 Arlington Expressway, Jacksonville, Florida 32211
    • Debriefing meeting of the evaluators and ranking of the replies for the Department of Children and Families Northeast Region General Services Invitation to Negotiate (ITN) #SSDCF100417 for Janitorial Services for Northeast Region Headquarters (...
      • Hearing Meeting: 5920 Arlington Expressway, Jacksonville, Florida 32211
    • Meeting of the Negotiation Team to Develop Recommendation for Award relating to the Department of Children and Families Northeast Region General Services Invitation to Negotiate (ITN) #SSDCF100417 for Janitorial Services for Northeast Region ...
      • Hearing Meeting: 5920 Arlington Expressway, Jacksonville, Florida 32211
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Board of Professional Engineers
    • general business of the committee. If you would like to participate in the call, please contact Rebecca Sammons at 850.521.0500 ext. 114 at least 10 days prior to the date of the meeting. The call in number is 888-392-4560 (you will need to contact ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Florida Board of Professional Engineers 2639 North Monroe St. Building B-112 Tallahassee, FL 32303
• Department of Transportation
  • Departmental
    • This meeting is being held to allow interested persons an opportunity to express their views concerning the location, conceptual design, social, economic and environmental effects of the proposed Project Development and Environment (PD&E) Study for ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Polk County Tourism and Sports Marketing Headquarters, multi-purpose room, 2701 Lake Myrtle Park Road, Auburndale, Florida 33823. In the event that severe weather or other unforeseen conditions cause the meeting to be postponed, it will be held on the alternate date of Thursday, May 4, 2017.
• Executive Office of the Governor
  • Departmental
    • The Board of Directors of the Florida Gubernatorial Fellows Program will meet to discuss program business and updates.; April 18, 2017, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.; The Capitol 400 South Monroe Street Tallahassee, Florida 32399
      • Hearing Meeting: The Capitol 400 South Monroe Street Tallahassee, Florida 32399
• Department of Environmental Protection
  • Departmental
    • The FCT Governing Board to consider the minutes from the February 8, 2017, meetings, approval of UA17 final ranking list, amendment and restatement of perpetual conservation easement and amendment to grant award agreement submitted by Hillsborough ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Florida Department of Environmental Protection, Douglas Building, Conference Room A, 3900 Commonwealth Blvd., Tallahassee, Florida 32399; telephone conference toll-free: 1(888)670-3525, participant code: 2255967442, then #.

5. Notices of Petitions and Dispositions Regarding Declaratory Stat

• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Drugs, Devices and Cosmetics
    • Mr. Paul Reid, Maitland Labs, 7972 Forest City Road, Orlando, FL 32810, 407-730-7002.; The Petition seeks a formal opinion from the Department for clarification on the requirement to obtain a permit to operate as a prescription drug manufacturer ...

6. Notices Regarding Bids, Proposals and Purchasing

• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • Early Learning Coalition of Miami-Dade/Monroe
    • Other Agencies and Organizations, Early Learning Coalition of Miami-Dade/Monroe

7. Miscellaneous

• Department of Environmental Protection
  • Departmental
    • Department of Environmental Protection, Departmental
• Department of Economic Opportunity
  • Departmental
    • Department of Economic Opportunity, Departmental
  • Division of Community Development
    • Department of Economic Opportunity, Division of Community Development
• Department of State
  • Departmental
    • Department of State, Departmental