Vol. 41, No. 85 (05/01/2015)

1. Notices of Development of Proposed Rules and Negotiated Rulemaking

• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Child and Farm Labor Program
    • The purpose and effect of the proposed rule is to amend the requirements regarding employers’ response to the Department’s request for records.
• Agency for Health Care Administration
  • Medicaid
    • The purpose of new Rule 59G-4.193 is to define the method used to prioritize individuals for placement onto the Statewide Medicaid Managed Care (SMMC) Long-term Care (LTC) program priority list and to define the subsequent process for releasing ...

2. Proposed Rules

• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Departmental
    • To repeal rule 61-24.009, F.A.C.
      • Due of Comment: 5/22/2015
• Agency for Health Care Administration
  • Medicaid
    • The purpose of the amendment to Rule 59G-4.340 is to incorporate by reference the Florida Medicaid Visual Aid Services Coverage Policy, __________.
      • Due of Comment: 5/22/2015
• Department of Financial Services
  • Division of Workers' Compensation
    • The Florida Workers’ Compensation Reimbursement Manual for Ambulatory Surgical Centers incorporated in Rule 69L-7.100, F.A.C., is to establish reimbursement rates for services provided by ambulatory surgical centers.
      • Due of Comment: 5/22/2015

3. Notices of Changes, Corrections and Withdrawals

• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Division of Hotels and Restaurants
    • Citations
• Department of Education
  • Office of Early Learning
    • School Readiness Provider Monitoring Tool
• Department of Health
  • Council of Medical Physicists
    • Penalty Guidelines
• Department of Environmental Protection
  • Division of Recreation and Parks
    • Purpose, Definitions, General Requirements, Application Requirements and Processing, Evaluation Criteria, Grant Administration, Compliance Responsibilities

4. Petitions and Dispositions Regarding Rule Variance or Waiver

• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Division of Hotels and Restaurants
    • Westminister Woods on Julington. Petitioner seeks a temporary variance of the requirements of ASME A17.1b, Section 8.6.5.8, as adopted by 61C-5.001(1), Florida Administrative Code from the requirement for a safety bulkhead on the bottom of the ...
• Department of Children and Families
  • Family Safety and Preservation Program
    • waiver of rule 65C-15.017(3), Florida Administrative Code, from Gracepoint, Inc. and Gitti Lewis, assigned Case No. 15-028W. Rule 65C-15.017(3), F.A.C., requires staff who perform casework services in licensed child-placing agencies to possess at ...
• Department of Financial Services
  • Division of State Fire Marshal
    • that the Department of Financial Services (the “Department”) has issued an Order Granting Petition for Variance or Waiver (the “Petition”) filed by the Department of Corrections (the “Petitioner”) on January 30, 2015. The following is a summary of ...

5. Notices of Meetings, Workshops and Public Hearings

• Department of Children and Families
  • Departmental
    • Ongoing Pinellas Community Alliance business. **Please Note Time and Location Change **; Monday, May 11, 2015 at 2:00 PM; Juvenile Welfare Board 14155 58th St N Clearwater, FL 33760
      • Hearing Meeting: Juvenile Welfare Board 14155 58th St N Clearwater, FL 33760
    • Ongoing Hendry/Glades County Alliance business.; February 13, May 8, July 21, August 14, November 13, 2015 at 10:00 a.m.; Hendry County Health Department, 1140 Pratt Boulevard, LaBelle, FL
      • Hearing Meeting: Hendry County Health Department, 1140 Pratt Boulevard, LaBelle, FL
• Regional Planning Councils
  • Tampa Bay Regional Planning Council
    • to conduct the regular business of the Executive Budget Committee.; May 11, 2015, 9:00 a.m.; 4000 Gateway Centre Blvd, Suite 100, Pinellas Park, FL 33782
      • Hearing Meeting: 4000 Gateway Centre Blvd, Suite 100, Pinellas Park, FL 33782
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Construction Industry Licensing Board
    • To review complaints in which a determination of the existence of probable cause has already been made.; May 26, 2015, 9:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m.; Department of Business and Professional Regulation, Office of the General Counsel, 1940 N. Monroe Street,...
      • Hearing Meeting: Department of Business and Professional Regulation, Office of the General Counsel, 1940 N. Monroe Street, Suite 42, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-2202
  • Board of Cosmetology
    • Board business.; July 13-14, 2015, 9:00 a.m.; Floridays Resort, 12562 International Drive, Orlando, Florida 32821, (866)994-6321.
      • Hearing Meeting: Floridays Resort, 12562 International Drive, Orlando, Florida 32821, (866)994-6321.
• Department of Education
  • Education Practices Commission
    • The Hearing Panels of the Education Practices Commission will consider final agency action in matters dealing with the disciplining of certified educators.; A Teacher Hearing Panel will begin at 3:30 PM or as soon thereafter as can be heard on May 7,...
      • Hearing Meeting: First District Court of Appeal 2000 Drayton Drive Tallahassee, Florida 32399 (850) 488-6151
• Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
  • Division of Marketing and Development
    • General meeting for Committees to meet and discuss Research and Promotion Grant Recommendations, Trust Fund Budget Request, and the Report on Viticulture Trust Fund Collections, followed by Committee Reports and a budget recommendation for 2015 -...
      • Hearing Meeting: Cherry Lake Tree Farm Conference Room 7836 Cherry Lake Road Groveland, Florida 34736 (352) 429-2171 www.cherrylake.com
• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • Sunshine State One Call of Florida
    • The following committees meet sequentially beginning at noon on 5/20/2015: Operations, Damage Prevention, Legislative Ad-Hoc, Policy & Bylaws Ad-Hoc, Executive Director Salary Ad-Hoc, & Finance Committee. ANNUAL MTG: Annual director elections and ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Sunshine 811, 11 Plantation Rd, DeBary, FL 32713
• Department of Education
  • Office of Early Learning
    • Quarterly Meeting; June 12, 2015, 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. or until business concludes.; Dial-in Number: 1-888-670-3525, Participant Code: 6393437979#
      • Hearing Meeting: Dial-in Number: 1-888-670-3525, Participant Code: 6393437979#
• Water Management Districts
  • Southwest Florida Water Management District
    • Governing Board Meeting, Committee Meetings and Public Hearing: Consider SWFWMD business. All or part of this meeting may be conducted by means of communications media technology in order to permit maximum participation of Governing Board members.; ...
      • Hearing Meeting: SWFWMD Tampa Service Office, 7601 US Highway 301 North, Tampa FL
    • Cancellation of Meeting - Public meeting to identify, evaluate and select District lands to be recommended to the District’s Governing Board for consideration as potential surplus property.; Tuesday, May 5, 2015; 8:00 a.m. Cancellation; SWFWMD ...
      • Hearing Meeting: SWFWMD Headquarters, 2379 Broad Street, Brooksville, FL 34604
• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • Enterprise Florida, Inc.
    • This meeting will discuss proposed actions that will assist in preserving, protecting and enhancing Florida’s military installations and missions.; Tuesday, May 5, 2015, 02:00 p.m. EST – 03:30 p.m. EST; Conference Call Dial-in-number: 800-501-8979 ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Conference Call Dial-in-number: 800-501-8979 Access Code: 2986640
• Department of Transportation
  • Departmental
    • General discussion related to the Infrastructure & Growth Leadership Advisory Group and the update of the Florida Transportation Plan and the Strategic Intermodal System Plan.; May 11, 2015, 9:00 am; Web meeting Information: 1. Please join my ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Web meeting Information: 1. Please join my meeting. https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/163954619 2. Use your microphone and speakers (VoIP) - a headset is recommended. Or, call in using your telephone. Dial +1 (215) 383-1004 Access Code: 163-954-619 Audio PIN: Shown after joining the meeting Meeting ID: 163-954-619 Physical location: FDOT Burns Bldg., 2nd Floor, Suwannee Room, 605 Suwannee Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32399
• Public Service Commission
  • Departmental
    • Docket No. 140217-WU – Application for staff-assisted rate case in Sumter County by Cedar Acres, Inc. The purpose of the meeting is to give customers and other interested persons an opportunity to offer comments regarding the quality of service the ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Lady Lake Town Hall Commission Chambers, 409 Fennell Boulevard, Lady Lake, FL 32159
• Department of Health
  • Board of Chiropractic Medicine
    • Review of Chapter 460, relating to the practice of chiropractic medicine.; Friday, June 5, 2015, commencing at 1:30 p.m., or shortly thereafter.; Omni Orlando Resort at ChampionsGate, 1500 Masters Blvd, ChampionsGate, FL 33896, (407) 390-6664.
      • Hearing Meeting: Omni Orlando Resort at ChampionsGate, 1500 Masters Blvd, ChampionsGate, FL 33896, (407) 390-6664.
• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • Florida Commission on Access to Civil Justice
    • The agenda focuses on discussing the scope of the Continuum subcommittee's charge as well as reviewing each subgroup's work and preparing the subcommittee's report for the Florida Commission.; Tuesday, May 5, 2015 at 2:00 p.m. eastern / 1:00 p.m. ...
      • Hearing Meeting: To hear the meeting please dial 1-888-376-5050 and enter the following participant pin: 4533883354#.
    • The agenda focuses on discussing the scope of the Technology subcommittee's charge as well as reviewing each subgroups work and preparing the subcommittee's report for the Florida Commission. ; To hear the meeting please dial 1-888-376-5050 and ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Tuesday, May 5, 2015 1:00 p.m. eastern / 12:00 noon central
• Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
  • Division of Administration
    • The Thursday, May 7, 2015 Executive Committee meeting is being canceled and rescheduled for Thursday, May 21, 2015 at 4:00 p.m. to discuss general business.; Thursday, May 21, 2015; 4:00 p.m.; Florida Agriculture Center and Horse Park Authority, ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Florida Agriculture Center and Horse Park Authority, 11008 S. Highway 475; Ocala, Florida 34480
• Water Management Districts
  • St. Johns River Water Management District
    • This is a meeting of the Advisory Committee described above. The purpose of the meeting is to conduct administrative and procedural matters related to the committee and an update on current water supply and/or water resource development projects. ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Florida Gateway College, Wilson S. Rivers Library and Media Center, 149 SE College Place, Building 200, Room 102, Lake City, FL 32025
• Department of Health
  • Board of Medicine
    • General business of the committee. The Board of Medicine announces that certain Committee meetings will be held on the Thursday, before each Full Board meeting. Committee meetings may be cancelled prior to the meeting date. Please check the Board ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Palm Beach Gardens Marriott, 4000 RCA Boulevard, Palm Beach Gardens, Florida 33410. The hotel phone # (561) 622-8888.
    • General business of the committee. The Board of Medicine announces that certain Committee meetings will be held on the Thursday, before each Full Board meeting. Committee meetings may be cancelled prior to the meeting date. Please check the Board ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Palm Beach Gardens Marriott, 4000 RCA Boulevard, Palm Beach Gardens, Florida 33410. The hotel phone # (561) 622-8888.
    • General business of the committee. The Board of Medicine announces that certain Committee meetings will be held on the Thursday, before each Full Board meeting. Committee meetings may be cancelled prior to the meeting date. Please check the Board ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Palm Beach Gardens Marriott, 4000 RCA Boulevard, Palm Beach Gardens, Florida 33410. The hotel phone # (561) 622-8888.
    • General business of the committee. The Board of Medicine announces that certain Committee meetings will be held on the Thursday, before each Full Board meeting. Committee meetings may be cancelled prior to the meeting date. Please check the Board ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Palm Beach Gardens Marriott, 4000 RCA Boulevard, Palm Beach Gardens, Florida 33410. The hotel phone # (561) 622-8888.
• Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
  • Division of Marketing and Development
    • Discussion and vote on recommendation of box rate to Commissioner.; Thursday, June 18, 2015, 1:30 p.m.; Hyatt Regency Coconut Point, Blue Heron Room 5001 Coconut Road, Bonita Springs, Florida.
      • Hearing Meeting: Hyatt Regency Coconut Point, Blue Heron Room 5001 Coconut Road, Bonita Springs, Florida.
• Water Management Districts
  • St. Johns River Water Management District
    • Discussion and consideration of District business including regulatory and non-regulatory matters. Staff may recommend approval of external amendments which affect the adopted budget. NOTE: One or more Governing Board members may attend and ...
      • Hearing Meeting: District Headquarters, 4049 Reid Street (Hwy 100 West), Palatka, FL 32177.
• Department of Health
  • Board of Medicine
    • General business of the committee. The Board of Medicine announces that certain Committee meetings will be held on the Thursday, before each Full Board meeting. Committee meetings may be cancelled prior to the meeting date. Please check the Board ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Palm Beach Gardens Marriott, 4000 RCA Boulevard, Palm Beach Gardens, Florida 33410. The hotel phone # (561) 622-8888.
    • General business of the committee. The Board of Medicine announces that certain Committee meetings will be held on the Thursday, before each Full Board meeting. Committee meetings may be cancelled prior to the meeting date. Please check the Board ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Palm Beach Gardens Marriott, 4000 RCA Boulevard, Palm Beach Gardens, Florida 33410. The hotel phone # (561) 622-8888.
    • General business of the committee. The Board of Medicine announces that certain Committee meetings will be held on the Thursday, before each Full Board meeting. Committee meetings may be cancelled prior to the meeting date. Please check the Board ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Palm Beach Gardens Marriott, 4000 RCA Boulevard, Palm Beach Gardens, Florida 33410. The hotel phone # (561) 622-8888.
• Board of Governors
  • Departmental
    • To conduct the regular business of the Board.; May 7, 2015, 2:00 p.m.; The call information is: 1-888-670-3525, participant code 4122150353
      • Hearing Meeting: The call information is: 1-888-670-3525, participant code 4122150353
• Department of Health
  • Board of Medicine
    • General business of the board. The Board of Medicine announces that certain committee meetings will be held on the Thursday, before each Full Board meeting. Committee meetings may be cancelled prior to the meeting date. Please check the Board Web ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Palm Beach Gardens Marriott, 4000 RCA Boulevard, Palm Beach Gardens, Florida 33410. The hotel phone # (561) 622-8888.
• Department of Economic Opportunity
  • Departmental
    • The Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO) announces a Public Hearing in Tallahassee on the draft Consolidated Plan will be held on May 18, 2015, from 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m., Eastern Time. PURPOSE: To conduct a public hearing to encourage ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Betty Easley Conference Center, Room 152 4075 Esplanade Way, Tallahassee, Florida (Located at the Capital Circle Office Center)

6. Notices of Petitions and Dispositions Regarding Declaratory Stat

• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Miscellaneous Businesses and Professions - Asbestos Consultants/Asbestos Consultant Examination
    • Cassandra Spradlin; The Department finds that Petitioner is not asking for a declaratory statement in advance of selecting a course of action or beginning the conduct at issue.

7. Notices Regarding Bids, Proposals and Purchasing

• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • Jackson County Hospital District d/b/a Jackson Hospital
    • Other Agencies and Organizations, Jackson County Hospital District d/b/a Jackson Hospital

8. Miscellaneous

• Department of Environmental Protection
  • Departmental
    • Department of Environmental Protection, Departmental
    • Department of Environmental Protection, Departmental
• Department of Transportation
  • Departmental
    • Department of Transportation, Departmental