Vol. 43, No. 96 (05/17/2017)

1. Notices of Development of Proposed Rules and Negotiated Rulemaking

• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Board of Professional Engineers
    • The proposed new rule will mandate the process of applying for and changing information relating to a Certificate of Authorization including creating an application form.
    • The purpose of the amendment is to update the qualifications required to be an authorized representative of a Special Inspector.
    • The purpose of the amendment is to update the rule.
    • The Board proposes the rule amendments to update and refine the requirements for electronically and digitally signing and sealing documents.
• Department of Children and Families
  • Family Safety and Preservation Program
    • The Department intends to amend Rule 65C-16.017(3), F.A.C., and delete a provision regarding a fee for service.

2. Proposed Rules

• Department of Children and Families
  • Family Safety and Preservation Program
    • Section 409.175, F.S., requires the Department to adopt and amend licensing rules for child-placing agencies. The proposed amendments concern educational requirements for child-placing agency directors and agency staff.
      • Due of Comment: 6/7/2017
• Department of Health
  • Board of Nursing
    • The purpose of the rule amendment is to implement amendments to Section 464.012(1).
      • Due of Comment: 6/7/2017
  • Board of Physical Therapy Practice
    • This rule is repealed because the necessary information on the supervision of physical therapist assistants can be found in statutes and existing rules.
      • Due of Comment: 6/7/2017

3. Notices of Changes, Corrections and Withdrawals

• Department of Health
  • Board of Nursing Home Administrators
    • Disciplinary Guidelines; Range of Penalties; Aggravating and Mitigating Circumstances
  • Board of Physical Therapy Practice
    • Minimum Standards of Physical Therapy Practice
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Child and Farm Labor Program
    • Best Practices Program

4. Petitions and Dispositions Regarding Rule Variance or Waiver

• Water Management Districts
  • Southwest Florida Water Management District
    • a variance or waiver. Petitioner’s Name: St. Andrew’s United Methodist Church, 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-...
    • a variance or waiver. Petitioner’s Name: St. Andrew’s United Methodist Church, Inc. Rule No.: 40D-21.621 Nature of the rule for which variance or waiver is sought: Lawn and landscape irrigation The Petition has been assigned tracking No. 17-...

5. Notices of Meetings, Workshops and Public Hearings

• Department of Children and Families
  • Refugee Services
    • 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: Department of Children and Families 2295 Victoria Avenue Fort Myers, FL 33901
• Department of Health
  • Departmental
    • The agenda includes discussion of the Annual Report, vacant board positions, updates to the 2017-2018 Fiscal Year Funding Opportunity Announcement, and the research agenda.; May 25, 2017, 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.; Conference call: 1(888) 670-3525, ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Conference call: 1(888) 670-3525, participant code: 5311418626
• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • The Corradino Group, Inc.
    • The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) District Four, will conduct a Public Kick-Off Meeting regarding the Project Development and Environment (PD&E) Study of Interstate 95 (I-95/SR 9) from South of Hallandale Beach Boulevard (SR 858) to ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Orangebrook Golf & Country Club located at 400 Entrada Drive, Hollywood, Florida 33021
• Department of Children and Families
  • Mental Health Program
    • ITN 02H17GN1 - Substance Abuse Training & Technical Assistance - Meeting of the Negotiation Team to develop a recommendation for award.; May 24, 2017, 10:00am; 1317 Winewood Blvd, Bldg 6, Conference Room A, Tallahassee, FL 32399
      • Hearing Meeting: 1317 Winewood Blvd, Bldg 6, Conference Room A, Tallahassee, FL 32399
• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • Florida Commission on Access to Civil Justice
    • The Commission will be discussing and receiving current updates regarding access to justice matters. The Commission will be announcing the establishment of the Commission's Council of Business Partners.; Friday, June 2, 2017, 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm; ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Sheraton Miami Airport Hotel Pan Am Ballroom: 3900 NW 21st Street Miami, FL, 33142
• Department of Revenue
  • Division of Child Support Enforcement
    • Approval to publish a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking for the following rules: Rule 12E-1.012 Consumer Reporting Agencies Rule 12E-1.023 Suspension of Driver License; Suspension of Motor Vehicle Registration Rule 12E-1.030 Administrative ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Cabinet Meeting Room, Lower Level - 03, The Capitol, Tallahassee, Florida
• Department of Management Services
  • Division of Purchasing
    • BID OPENING - ITB No: 18-64121511-H, Ocean Marine Hull, Protection and Indemnity (P&I), and Open Cargo Insurance ; May 26, 2017, 10:01 A.M. ; 4050 Esplanade Way Conference Room 360K Tallahassee, FL 32399
      • Hearing Meeting: 4050 Esplanade Way Conference Room 360K Tallahassee, FL 32399
• 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: 16/17-29) for Subscriptions for Online Legal Research Databases and CLE Courses. The Department reserves the ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Building 2, Suite 1600 2450 Shumard Oak Blvd. Tallahassee, FL 32399-0109
• Department of Children and Families
  • Departmental
    • The Dept. of Children and Families, Circuit 1 Community Alliance Action Team is meeting to provide a forum for providers and the community to identify needs and gaps in services in order to improve the lives of children and families in Escambia, ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Spencer Bibbs Conference Ctr, 2005 N 6th Ave, Pensacola, FL 32503
• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • Florida Sports Foundation
    • Florida Sports Foundation 4th Quarter Board Meeting; May 18, 2017, 10:00 a.m. EST; US Toll Free: 1-888-670-3525, Participant Passcode: 656-578-0871 then #
      • Hearing Meeting: US Toll Free: 1-888-670-3525, Participant Passcode: 656-578-0871 then #
• Water Management Districts
  • Suwannee River Water Management District
    • To learn about an emergency rule proposed to protect the health and sustainability of four Outstanding Florida Springs (Falmouth Spring, Lafayette Blue Spring, Peacock Springs and Troy Spring) in the area.; Two workshops on May 24, 2017 at 2:00 p.m. ...
      • Hearing Meeting: District Headquarters at 9225 County Road 49, Live Oak, Fl
• 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
• Department of Health
  • Departmental
    • Inform and solicit feedback from state recognized health care coalition representatives for activities, strategies and data related to Budget Period 5, FY 16-17 supporting the continued development of health care coalitions.; May 31, 2017, 1:00pm; ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Brevard County Health Department, 2555 Judge Fran Jamieson Way, Melbourne, FL 32940
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Board of Architecture and Interior Design
    • General Business; June 6, 2017, 3:00 p.m.; Telephone conference: call toll-free: 1(888) 670-3525, enter conference passcode: 6715298664 then #
      • Hearing Meeting: Telephone conference: call toll-free: 1(888) 670-3525, enter conference passcode: 6715298664 then #

6. Notices of Petitions and Dispositions Regarding Declaratory Stat

• Department of Corrections
  • Departmental
    • Rexford Tweed, DC# 116365.; The petition alleges that it seeks a Declaratory Statement as to the statutory authority for Department Procedure 501.305 – Word Processing and seeks to resolve a controversy with the implementation of 33-501.301 and 33-...
• Department of Health
  • Board of Medicine
    • 18986409
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Division of Alcoholic Beverages and Tobacco
    • Chris L. Harriman; The Division is the state agency responsible for the administration and enforcement of chapters 561-568, collectively known as the Beverage Law, and has jurisdiction over this matter pursuant to the Beverage Law and section 120....
  • Division of Florida Condominiums, Timeshares and Mobile Homes
    • Darrell K. Beaty, Unit Owner, In Re: Laurel Oaks at Country Woods Condominiums Association, Inc., Docket No. 2017022926, filed on May 11, 2017.; Whether the Association is in violation of section 718.113(2)(a), Florida Statutes, for failing to ...

7. Notice of Petitions and Dispositions Regarding the Validity of R

• Department of Financial Services
  • Division of Workers' Compensation
    • Blue Chip Construction Company, A Florida Corporation vs. Department Of Financial Services, Division of Workers' Compensation; Case No.: 17-2572RX; Rule No.: 69L-6.028; Petition
    • Blue Chip Construction Company, A Florida Corporation vs. Department Of Financial Services, Division of Workers' Compensation; Case No.: 17-2572RX; Rule No.: 69L-6.031; Dismissed

8. Notices Regarding Bids, Proposals and Purchasing

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

9. Miscellaneous

• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • Pasco-Pinellas Area Agency on Aging
    • Other Agencies and Organizations, Pasco-Pinellas Area Agency on Aging
• Department of Health
  • Board of Medicine
    • Department of Health, Board of Medicine
• Department of State
  • Departmental
    • Department of State, Departmental