Vol. 44, No. 85 (05/01/2018)

1. Notices of Development of Proposed Rules and Negotiated Rulemaking

• Agency for Health Care Administration
  • Health Facility and Agency Licensing
    • The Agency is proposing to amend this rule to update the hospital licensure form to align with the online licensure process and allow for data collection of hospital off-site locations and outpatient surgery centers.
• Department of Revenue
  • Property Tax Oversight Program
    • The purpose of this rule amendment is to incorporate statutory changes enacted in Chapter 2018-118, L.O.F. The amendment to subsection (2) removes the former statutory requirement that a disabled veteran and spouse must be married at least five ...
    • The purpose of this rule amendment is to incorporate statutory changes enacted in Chapter 2018-118, L.O.F. The amendment to instructions on Form DR-501, Original Application for Homestead and Related Tax Exemptions, removes the former statutory ...
• Department of Education
  • Office of Early Learning
    • The purpose of the rule is to describe the process and requirements for program assessments for the School Readiness Program.

2. Proposed Rules

• Agency for Health Care Administration
  • Health Facility and Agency Licensing
    • The Agency proposes to repeal rules effective July 1, 2018 related to licensure requirements for Health Care Risk Managers in response to the repeal of s.395.10974, F.S. per Chapter 2018-24, Laws of Florida.
      • Due of Comment: 5/24/2018
• 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.
      • Due of Comment: 5/22/2018
• Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission
  • Freshwater Fish and Wildlife
    • The purpose of the proposed rule amendment is to simplify rules related to freshwater fishing opportunities on both Tenoroc Fish Management Area (FMA) and Mosaic FMA. The effect will be to expand fishing opportunities at Tenoroc FMA by opening new ...
      • Due of Comment: 5/22/2018
  • Marine Fisheries
    • The purpose of this rule is to provide protection of the subtidal oyster reef units constructed as part of the West Bay Estuarine Habitat Project. In 2015, the Commission’s Aquatic Habitat Conservation and Restoration Section began constructing ...
      • Due of Comment: 5/22/2018
• Department of Health
  • Departmental
    • These rules implement statutory changes to section 381.986, Florida Statutes, to update definitions and processes for the registration of medical marijuana treatment centers.
      • Due of Comment: 5/22/2018

3. Notices of Changes, Corrections and Withdrawals

• Department of Children and Families
  • Agency for Persons with Disabilities
    • Definitions, Fire and Emergency Procedures
• Department of Health
  • Board of Psychology
    • Disciplinary Guidelines
• Department of Citrus
  • Departmental
    • Hours of Inspection and Issuance of Certificates
    • Fresh Fruit to Be Graded, Oranges, Temple Oranges and Tangelos - Florida Grades and Standards, Honey Tangerines - Florida Grades and Standards, Tangerines - Florida Grades and Standards, Grapefruit - Florida Grades and Standards, Tree Run Grade of ...
• Department of Education
  • State Board of Education
    • Articulation Between and Among Universities, Florida Colleges, and School Districts
• Department of Citrus
  • Departmental
    • Tangerine Maturity Standards
• Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission
  • Marine Fisheries
    • Bag Limits; Bycatch Allowance

4. Petitions and Dispositions Regarding Rule Variance or Waiver

• Water Management Districts
  • Southwest Florida Water Management District
    • a variance or waiver. Petitioner’s Name: Strathmore Riverside Villas Association, 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. 18-...
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Board of Accountancy
    • variance or waiver filed by Monaz Patel, seeking a variance or waiver of Rule 61H1-28.0052(1)(b), Florida Administrative Code, that requires candidates to pass all four test sections of the CPA Examination within a rolling eighteen-month period, ...
• Department of Management Services
  • E911 Board
    • for variance and waiver filed by Gilchrist County Board of County Commissioners regarding the 2018 E911 State Grant Program. The Petitioner is seeking a variance of Rule 60FF1-5.003, F.A.C., with respect to the requirement that each county applying ...
    • variance filed by Calhoun County, Florida. The Petitioner is seeking a variance or waiver of Rule 60FF1-5.002, F.A.C., with respect to the rule requiring that the grant application package be postmarked or delivered by hand or email on or before ...
    • variance filed by Bradford County. The Petitioner is seeking a variance or waiver of Rule 60FF1-5.002, F.A.C., with respect to the rule requiring that the grant application package be postmarked or delivered by hand or email on or before April 1. ...

5. Notices of Meetings, Workshops and Public Hearings

• Executive Office of the Governor
  • Departmental
    • The State Board of Administration will take action on matters duly presented on its agenda, which may include such matters as Executive Director’s reports; approval of fiscal sufficiency of state bond issues; approval of sale of local bonds at an ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Cabinet Meeting Room, Lower Level, The Capitol, Tallahassee, Florida
• Public Service Commission
  • Departmental
    • SOBRA; Thursday, April 26, 2018; Easley Building
      • Hearing Meeting: Easley Building
• 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 22, 2018 at 10:00 a.m. EST and 11:00 a.m. EST; Department of Business and Professional Regulation, Office of the General Counsel, 2601 Blair ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Department of Business and Professional Regulation, Office of the General Counsel, 2601 Blair Stone Road, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-2202.
• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • The Valerin Group, Inc.
    • The Florida Department of Transportation will host an open house to provide details on the upcoming construction project on Ewell Road, from East Irby Lane to Old Highway 37, in Polk County, Florida. Improvements being made as part of this project ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Trinity Baptist Church, 6633 Old Hwy 37, Lakeland, Florida 33811
  • MRGMiami
    • The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT), District Four, will be holding a Public Workshop for the State Road 817/University Drive, from south of Springtree Drive to north of NW 57 Street, Project. The Public Workshop will be conducted as an ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Tamarac Community Center, 8601 West Commercial Boulevard, Tamarac, Florida, 33351
• Department of Environmental Protection
  • Division of Recreation and Parks
    • To conduct general business of the workgroup for the Statewide Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan (SCORP), and to discuss the draft 2018 SCORP.; Wednesday, May 9, 2018, 2:00-4:00 p.m.; Department of Environmental Protection, 3800 Commonwealth ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Department of Environmental Protection, 3800 Commonwealth Blvd., Carr Building, Room 301-G, Tallahassee, FL 32303
• 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
• Regional Planning Councils
  • Central Florida Regional Planning Council
    • Regular meeting of the Heartland Regional Transportation Planning Organization (HRTPO) Technical Advisory Committee (TAC).; May 16, 2018, 10:00 a.m.; CareerSource Heartland, 5901 US Hwy 27 South, Suite 1, Sebring FL 33873
      • Hearing Meeting: CareerSource Heartland, 5901 US Hwy 27 South, Suite 1, Sebring FL 33873
• Department of Economic Opportunity
  • Division of Workforce Services
    • Deliberation for cases pending before the Reemployment Assistance Appeals Commission that are ready for final review and the Chairman's report. No public testimony will be taken.; May 9, 2018, 9:30 a.m.; Reemployment Assistance Appeals Commission, ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Reemployment Assistance Appeals Commission, 101 Rhyne Building, 2740 Centerview Drive, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-4151
• Department of Health
  • Board of Podiatric Medicine
    • This notice is an update to Notice#20299789. General Board Business, to include licensure and discipline.; July 13, 2018, 9:00 a.m.; Embassy Suites by Hilton Orlando Lake Buena Vista South, 4955 Kyngs Heath Road, Kissimmee, FL 34746.
      • Hearing Meeting: Embassy Suites by Hilton Orlando Lake Buena Vista South, 4955 Kyngs Heath Road, Kissimmee, FL 34746.
• 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.; Thursday, May 17, 2018 09:00 AM EDT – 12:30 PM EDT; Residence Inn Marriott Tallahassee 600 W. Gaines ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Residence Inn Marriott Tallahassee 600 W. Gaines Street Tallahassee, FL 32304
• Water Management Districts
  • Northwest Florida Water Management District
    • District business. Amendment No. 5 to the Fiscal Year 2017-2018 Budget Adjusting Beginning Fund Balances (no impact to current year expenditure budget). NOTE: One or more Governing Board members may attend and participate in the meetings by means ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Apalachicola Research Reserve Northwest Florida Aquatic Preserves Florida Coastal Office/FDEP 108 Island Drive, Eastpoint, FL 32328
• Department of Education
  • Departmental
    • Articulation issues regarding secondary and postsecondary education. Conference call is also available at 888-670-3525, passcode 2485005088.; May 23, 2018, 1:00-4:00pm; Florida Department of Education, 325 W. Gaines St., Rm. 1703/07, Tallahassee, ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Florida Department of Education, 325 W. Gaines St., Rm. 1703/07, Tallahassee, FL 32399.
• Department of Revenue
  • Departmental
    • This meeting is being conducted to give interested parties an opportunity to provide their comments regarding the implementation of the new Florida Sales Tax Credit Scholarship Program created by section 1 of Chapter 2018-006, Laws of Florida. The ...
      • Hearing Meeting: 2450 Shumard Oak Boulevard, Building One, Room 1820, Tallahassee, Florida
    • This meeting is being conducted to give interested parties an opportunity to provide their comments regarding the implementation of the Hope Scholarship Program found in sections 3 and 16 of Chapter 2018-006, Laws of Florida. The Department will ...
      • Hearing Meeting: 2450 Shumard Oak Boulevard, Building One, Room 1820, Tallahassee, Florida
• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • Infinite Source Communications Group, LLC
    • The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) District Six will hold a public hearing for a roadway project along State Road (SR) 9/NW 27 Avenue at NW 17 Street, in Miami-Dade County. The project identification number is 436385-4-52-01. The ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Grapeland Heights Park 1550 NW 37 Avenue Miami, FL 33125
• Department of Education
  • Division of Florida Colleges
    • The purpose of the forum is to conduct an open employee conversation with Interim President Kevin Hyde. Employees will have an opportunity to learn more about President Hyde and ask questions.; Tuesday, May 8, 2018, 10:30-11:30 a.m.; Nassau Center, ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Nassau Center, Room T-126, 76346 William Burgess Blvd, Yulee, FL 32097
• Department of Health
  • Division of Children's Medical Services
    • Committee Substitute for House Bill 1269 amended Section 39.303, Florida Statutes, to require the Florida Department of Health’s Division of Children's Medical Services to convene a task force to develop a standardized protocol for forensic ...
      • Hearing Meeting: The upcoming Forensic Interview Protocol Task Force meeting to discuss the report draft, via conference call and webinar (Adobe Connect). In order to attend the meeting, please do the following: ? Webinar: The webinar will be used to review the report collectively. Please use the link below to join the meeting: o http://connectpro11164961.adobeconnect.com/fittaskforce/ ? Conference Call: The conference line will be used to discuss the report and any recommendations. The webinar and conference call will be used concurrently. Please see the conference call information below: o Telephone Conference Line: 1-888-670-3525 o Code: 702-170-0355 If you have not previously attended an ‘Adobe Connect’ meeting, please test your connection prior to the meeting with the link below: o http://connectpro11164961.adobeconnect.com/common/help/en/support/meeting_test.htm

6. Notices of Petitions and Dispositions Regarding Declaratory Stat

• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Division of Florida Condominiums, Timeshares and Mobile Homes
    • Linda J. Whitlock & Alison Rampersad, In Re: Coco Wood Lakes Association, Inc., Docket No. 2018005167,; The Division declined to issue a statement because it cannot issue a statement regarding the correctness of a prior order; or where there is ...

7. Notices Regarding Bids, Proposals and Purchasing

• Department of Education
  • Departmental
    • Department of Education, Departmental

8. Miscellaneous

• Department of Economic Opportunity
  • Division of Community Development
    • Department of Economic Opportunity, Division of Community Development
• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • Area Agency on Aging for Southwest Florida
    • Other Agencies and Organizations, Area Agency on Aging for Southwest Florida d/b/a Senior Choices of Southwest Florida
• Department of Economic Opportunity
  • Division of Community Development
    • Department of Economic Opportunity, Division of Community Development
• Agency for Health Care Administration
  • Certificate of Need
    • 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