Vol. 44, No. 93 (05/11/2018)

1. Notices of Development of Proposed Rules and Negotiated Rulemaking

• Department of Environmental Protection
  • Departmental
    • Section 404 of the Clean Water Act (404) provides states the option of assuming administration of the federal dredge and fill permit program in certain waters. By obtaining 404 assumption, Florida will be able to provide a streamlined permitting ...
    • Department of Environmental Protection, Departmental
• Agency for Health Care Administration
  • Medicaid
    • The purpose of the amendment to Rule 59G-4.040, Florida Administrative Code (F.A.C.), is to clarify policy language. The incorporated coverage policy updates provider requirements and documentation criteria.
    • The purpose of the amendment to Rule 59G-6.005, Florida Administrative Code (F.A.C.), is to update the aggregate reimbursement amount available for eligible providers. The amendment specifies the legislative appropriation for state fiscal year 2017-...

2. Proposed Rules

• Department of Environmental Protection
  • Departmental
    • The purpose of the rule is to adopt Total Maximum Daily Loads (TMDLs), and their allocations, for certain waters impaired for nutrients in the Peace River Basin. Furthermore, in accordance with paragraph 62-302.531(2)(a), F.A.C., the nutrient TMDLs ...
      • Due of Comment: 6/1/2018
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Board of Professional Engineers
    • For Rule 61G15-22.001 the purpose of the amendment is to clarify that the 1 hour of professional ethics and 1 hour of laws and rules CE required by statute must be obtained from Florida Board approved courses only. For Rule 61G15-22.006 the purpose ...
      • Due of Comment: 6/1/2018
• Department of Management Services
  • Division of Retirement
    • Amend rule language to change the interest rate on employee contributions for working and non-working TRS members.
      • Due of Comment: 6/1/2018
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Division of Hotels and Restaurants
    • To adopt a revised Commissary Notification form and amend the division website link in the rule text.
      • Due of Comment: 6/1/2018

3. Notices of Changes, Corrections and Withdrawals

• Department of Management Services
  • Division of Retirement
    • Retirement Application and Effective Retirement Date, Benefits Payable Upon Death
• Department of Financial Services
  • OIR – Insurance Regulation
    • Standards for Fingerprint Cards for New Applicants and Acquisition Applications, Standards for Discount Medical Plans
    • Forms Incorporated by Reference
• Florida Land and Water Adjudicatory Commission
  • Tolomato Community Development District
    • Establishment, Boundary, Supervisors
  • Big Island Community Development District
    • District, Boundary, Supervisors
  • Mediterra Community Development District
    • Establishment, Boundary of the Surviving District, Supervisors of the Surviving District

4. Petitions and Dispositions Regarding Rule Variance or Waiver

• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Division of Hotels and Restaurants
    • On May 2, 2018 the Division of Hotels and Restaurants received a Petition for 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 Sweet Spot Desserts & Café ...
    • an Emergency Variance for Subparagraph 61C-1.004(1)(a), Florida Administrative Code and Paragraph 5-202.11(A), 2009 FDA Food Code from Ov Group Inc. located in Hialeah. The above referenced F.A.C. addresses the requirement that each establishment ...
• Water Management Districts
  • Southwest Florida Water Management District
    • that on May 10, 2018 it has issued an order granting a variance. Petitioner's Name: Tallywood Condominium Assoc, Inc. – File Tracking No. 18-4275 Date Petition Filed: April 09, 2018 Rule No.: 40D-22.201, F.A.C. Nature of the rule for which ...

5. Notices of Meetings, Workshops and Public Hearings

• Regional Planning Councils
  • Tampa Bay Regional Planning Council
    • To conduct the regular business of the Local Emergency Planning Committee; May 23th 2018, 10:30 a.m.; 4000 Gateway Centre Blvd Ste. 100 Pinellas Park, Florida 33782
      • Hearing Meeting: 4000 Gateway Centre Blvd Ste. 100 Pinellas Park, Florida 33782
• 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: District Brooksville Office, 2379 Broad St., Brooksville, FL 34604
• Department of Children and Families
  • Office on Homelessness
    • EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE and AFFORDABLE HOUSING COMMITTEE call. This conference call will address the committees’ continued development of policy recommendations and work tasks to address the Council’s Annual Report on recommendations to end homelessness ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Toll free: 1-888-670-3525 / Enter participant code: 701-539-8451#
• Department of Legal Affairs
  • Division of Victim Services and Criminal Justice Programs
    • THE MEETING SCHEDULED FOR MAY 31, 2018 HAS BEEN CANCELLED. THE MEETING NOTICE WAS ORIGINALLY PUBLISHED ON APRIL 23, 2018; May 31, 2018, 2:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.; CANCELLED
      • Hearing Meeting: CANCELLED
• Metropolitan Planning Organizations
  • Pasco County Metropolitan Planning Organization
    • AN ORDINANCE BY THE PASCO COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS AMENDING THE PASCO COUNTY LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE; CHAPTER 1000 MISCELLANEOUS STRUCTURE REGULATIONS; SECTION 1002 WIRELESS FACILITIES; RENAMING SECTION TO WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS ...
      • Hearing Meeting: West Pasco Government Center, Board Room, 8731 Citizens Dr., New Port Richey, FL (May 22, 2018) and Historic Pasco County Courthouse, 2nd Floor, Board Room, 37918 Meridian Ave, Dade City, FL (June 5, 2018)
• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • HDR, Inc.
    • The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) is conducting a Corridor Planning Study to assess alternative alignments for a multi-use trail from C.R. 450 in the City of Umatilla to S.R. 40, approximately 19 miles. The corridor is anticipated to ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Astor Community Association 24148 Ann Street Astor, FL 32102
    • The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) is conducting a Corridor Planning Study to assess alternative alignments for a multi-use trail from Levy Hammock Road to U.S. 17, approximately 27 miles. This first Project Visioning Team (PVT) ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Astor Community Association 24148 Ann Street Astor, FL 32102
• Department of State
  • Departmental
    • In accordance with Section 120.525, Florida Statutes, a bid opening is hereby noticed for the following Invitation to Bid Number: DOS ITB 04/18-17, titled, Brokaw McDougall House Shutters. The Department reserves the right to issue amendments, ...
      • Hearing Meeting: R.A. Gray Building, 500 S. Bronough Street, Room #428, Tallahassee, FL 32399
    • In accordance with Section 120.525, Florida Statutes, a bid opening is hereby noticed for the following Invitation to Bid Number: DOS ITB 04/18-18, titled, Union Bank Window Restoration. The Department reserves the right to issue amendments, ...
      • Hearing Meeting: R.A. Gray Building, 500 S. Bronough Street, Room #428, Tallahassee, FL 32399
• Department of Health
  • Board of Hearing Aid Specialists
    • To conduct general board business.; June 7, 2018 at 10:00 a.m. ET; (888) 670-3525 when prompted, enter conference code 4552635641#
      • Hearing Meeting: (888) 670-3525 when prompted, enter conference code 4552635641#
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Board of Pilot Commissioners
    • Deputy Pilot Advancements.; May 30, 2018, 10:00 a.m.; 1(888)670-3525, participant pass code: 7004064007#
      • Hearing Meeting: 1(888)670-3525, participant pass code: 7004064007#
• Water Management Districts
  • St. Johns River Water Management District
    • Lake County BOCC is hosting a grand opening celebration for the Pine Meadows Conservation Area. Note: This event may be attended by one or more members of the St. Johns River Water Management Governing Board and the Harris Chain of Lakes ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Pine Meadows Conservation Area, 2280 Pine Meadows Golf Course Rd., Eustis, FL 32726
• Department of Education
  • Departmental
    • MIAMI DADE COLLEGE announces upcoming scheduled public Evaluation Committee Meeting to be held related to RFP 2018-RM-01A PROMOTIONAL SUPPLIES COLLEGE-WIDE. This meeting is scheduled to be held at Miami Dade College, Kendall Campus at the location, ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Miami Dade College Kendall Campus – 11011 SW 104th Street, Miami, FL 33176, Building 9, Room No. 9240
• Water Management Districts
  • Suwannee River Water Management District
    • Audit Committee Teleconference Meeting to consider District business. The meeting will be held at District Headquarters and Committee members may teleconference in. Public must be present at District Headquarters to participate. Public should check ...
      • Hearing Meeting: District Headquarters - 9225 CR 49, Live Oak, FL 32060
• Department of Financial Services
  • OIR – Insurance Regulation
    • This is the second public hearing of Rule 69O-203.021,.202, Florida Administrative Code, published on April 18, 2018 in Vol. 44, No. 76, of the Florida Administrative Register. The rules are being updated to conform to the statutory changes, ...
      • Hearing Meeting: 116 Larson Building, 200 East Gaines Street, Tallahassee, Florida. To join by telephone, call (850) 413-1558 and enter conference ID# 5592450.
    • This is the second public hearing of Rule 69O-203.201,.203,.210, Florida Administrative Code, published on April 18, 2018 in Vol. 44, No. 76, of the Florida Administrative Register. The rules are being updated to conform to the statutory changes, ...
      • Hearing Meeting: 116 Larson Building, 200 East Gaines Street, Tallahassee, Florida. To join by telephone, call (850) 413-1558 and enter conference ID# 5592450.

6. Notices of Petitions and Dispositions Regarding Declaratory Stat

• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Division of Florida Condominiums, Timeshares and Mobile Homes
    • Jose H. Garcia, Esq., In Re: Winston Towers 500 Association, Inc., Docket No. 2018009214,; The Division declined to issue a statement because it cannot issue a statement regarding past conduct.
• Department of Financial Services
  • Finance
    • Robin EB, Inc.; On May 7, 2018, the Florida Office of Financial Regulation (Consumer Finance) received a Petition for Declaratory Statement from Robin EB, Inc. The petition seeks a declaratory statement from the Office on whether Petitioner's ...

7. Notices Regarding Bids, Proposals and Purchasing

• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • Daytona State College
    • Other Agencies and Organizations, Daytona State College

8. Miscellaneous

• Department of Economic Opportunity
  • Departmental
    • Department of Economic Opportunity, Departmental
• Department of State
  • Departmental
    • Department of State, Departmental