Vol. 43, No. 100 (05/23/2017)

1. Notices of Development of Proposed Rules and Negotiated Rulemaking

• Department of Health
  • Board of Physical Therapy Practice
    • The updated requirement promotes public safety by ensuring that a physical therapist or physical therapist assistant sufficiently understands the physical therapy laws and rules of the state of Florida to pass the required examination.
• Department of Financial Services
  • Division of Funeral, Cemetery, and Consumer Services
    • To clarify the language in 69K-21.003(1) to provide for a refrigeration room and a preparation room, or a written arrangement for the refrigeration and storage of bodies.
• Department of Health
  • Division of Children's Medical Services
    • The proposed revision to the Children’s Medical Services Rules 64C6.001-6.003, F.A.C., updates the specific rule making authority, program definitions, and the incorporation of updated program standards of the Regional Perinatal Intensive Care ...
• Department of Education
  • Office of Early Learning
    • The purpose of the rule is to adopt additional minimum standards and educational requirements for an individual to receive the VPK director credential. These new requirements are aligned with the Performance Standards for Children Participating in ...
• Department of Financial Services
  • OIR – Insurance Regulation
    • The purpose of this rule chapter revision is to streamline the application process, update forms to reflect current practice and to reflect that applications are made by the electronic filing process on the Office web site.

2. Proposed Rules

• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Division of Hotels and Restaurants
    • To adopt new application forms that were impacted by the plan review fee removal and forms with other minor changes.
      • Due of Comment: 6/13/2017
• Department of Health
  • Board of Pharmacy
    • The Board proposes the rule amendment to update the incorporated form.
      • Due of Comment: 6/13/2017

3. Notices of Changes, Corrections and Withdrawals

• Agency for Health Care Administration
  • Medicaid
    • Developmental Disabilities Individual Budgeting Waiver Services

4. Petitions and Dispositions Regarding Rule Variance or Waiver

• Water Management Districts
  • Southwest Florida Water Management District
    • a variance or waiver. Petitioner’s Name: Providence Lakes Master 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. 17-4254....
    • a variance or waiver. Petitioner’s Name: Providence Lakes Master Association, 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. 17-4254....
• Department of Health
  • Board of Nursing
    • that on May 11, 2017, a Notice of Intent to Grant Petition for Waiver and Variance was filed. The Petition for Waiver or Variance was filed by Indian River State College – Dixon Hendry Campus, on February 22, 2017, seeking a waiver or variance from ...
    • that on May 11, 2017, a Notice of Intent to Grant Petition for Waiver and Variance was filed. The Petition for Waiver or Variance was filed by Jessilyn Hayward Hilton, on February 27, 2017, seeking a waiver or variance from Rule 64B9-3.002(1)(c), F....
    • that on May 11, 2017, a Notice of Intent to Grant Petition for Waiver and Variance was filed. The Petition for Waiver or Variance was filed by Poinciana High School, on February 8, 2017, seeking a waiver or variance from Rule 64B9-15.005, F.A.C., ...
    • that on May 11, 2017, a Notice of Intent to Grant Petition for Waiver and Variance was filed. The Petition for Waiver or Variance was filed by Bell High School Academy of Health Related Professions, on March 15, 2017, seeking a waiver or variance ...
    • that on May 11, 2017, a Notice of Intent to Grant Petition for Waiver and Variance was filed. The Petition for Waiver or Variance was filed by Indian River State College – Mueller Campus, on February 22, 2017, seeking a waiver or variance from Rule ...
    • that on May 11, 2017, a Notice of Intent to Grant Petition for Waiver and Variance was filed. The Petition for Waiver or Variance was filed by St. Cloud High School, on March 15, 2017, seeking a waiver or variance from Rule 64B9-15.005(6), F.A.C., ...
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Division of Hotels and Restaurants
    • I-Drive Pedestrian Bridge at 9800 International Drive, Orlando, FL. Petitioner seeks an emergency variance of the requirements of ASME A17.1, Sections 2.8.5.1 and 2.5.5.3, 2009 edition, as adopted by 61C-5.001(1), Florida Administrative Code for ...
• Department of Health
  • Board of Massage Therapy
    • Stephanie Tegler seeking a variance or waiver of Rule 64B7-28.009, F.A.C. regarding the continuing education requirements for renewal of her Florida massage license. Comments on this petition should be filed with the Board of Massage Therapy, 4052 ...

5. Notices of Meetings, Workshops and Public Hearings

• Department of Children and Families
  • Refugee Services
    • The purpose of the Tallahassee Area 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 among ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Department of Children and Families 1317 Winewood Blvd. Build 4, Conference Room Tallahassee, FL 32399
• Department of Health
  • Division of Family Health Services
    • A meeting of Florida’s Safe Kids local coalitions to discuss statewide injury prevention efforts for children and program initiatives.; Tuesday, June 13, 2017, 11:00 a.m. to 12 noon, Eastern Standard Time; 2585 Merchants Row Boulevard, Third Floor, ...
      • Hearing Meeting: 2585 Merchants Row Boulevard, Third Floor, Tallahassee, Florida, 32399. Join by conference call: 1-888-670-3525; access code: 581-635-3384
• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • Santa Fe Community College
    • A meeting to discuss Region IV training centers activities, CJST Commission updates, advanced and specialized courses, and the close of the 2016/2017 fiscal year.; June 7, 2017, 9 a.m.; Santa Fe College Institute of Public Safety
      • Hearing Meeting: Santa Fe College Institute of Public Safety
• Department of Environmental Protection
  • Division of Recreation and Parks
    • Presentation of the proposed unit management plan update for Kissimmee Prairie Preserve State Park.; Tuesday, May 30, 2017, 5:00 p.m. to 7 p.m. (ET). 5:30 p.m., Presentation; The Osceola Middle School at 825 Southwest 28th Street, Okeechobee, ...
      • Hearing Meeting: The Osceola Middle School at 825 Southwest 28th Street, Okeechobee, Florida 34974
    • Presentation and discussion of the proposed unit management plan update for Kissimmee Prairie Preserve State Park with the advisory group members.; Wednesday, May 31, 2017, 9:30 a.m. (ET); Okeechobee County Public Library, 206 Southwest 16th Street, ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Okeechobee County Public Library, 206 Southwest 16th Street, Okeechobee, Florida 34974
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Board of Professional Engineers
    • General business of the corporation. This meeting will be available by conference call also 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 ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Crowne Plaza Orlando Universal 7800 Universal Boulevard Orlando, FL 32819
    • general business of the board.; June 21, 2017 at 1pm or soon thereafter and June 22, 2017 at 8:30am or soon thereafter; Crowne Plaza Orlando Universal 7800 Universal Boulevard Orlando, FL 32819
      • Hearing Meeting: Crowne Plaza Orlando Universal 7800 Universal Boulevard Orlando, FL 32819
    • Review applications for licensure and other general business of the committees.; at the conclusion of the FBPE Board Meeting on June 21, 2017; Crowne Plaza Orlando Universal 7800 Universal Boulevard Orlando, FL 32819
      • Hearing Meeting: Crowne Plaza Orlando Universal 7800 Universal Boulevard Orlando, FL 32819
• Department of Transportation
  • Departmental
    • The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) is conducting a study to examine the feasibility of improving the overall transportation infrastructure, including traffic operations and circulation, on the Sarasota/Manatee Barrier Islands as well as ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Longboat Key Town Hall, 501 Bay Isles Road, Longboat Key, FL
• 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 31, 2017, 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 Optometry
    • Part of this meeting will be in closed session to discuss the settlement negotiations and/or strategy related to litigation expenditures for Nicole Yontz, DOAH Case No. 2016-6123; and Tammy Johnson (FNA Wittman), DOAH Case No. 2016-5655. Those in ...
      • Hearing Meeting: (888) 670-3525, Participant Code: 7342425515
• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • Able Trust
    • The Able Trust (Florida Endowment Foundation for Vocational Rehabilitation) will hold its quarterly Board of Directors meeting. The agenda will include review of financial reports, review and approval of grants to assist in creating successful ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Boca Raton Resort & Club, 501 E. Camino Real, Boca Raton, FL. 33432
• Department of Health
  • Board of Medicine
    • To consider clarifying standards of care.; August 24, 2017, 10:30 a.m.; Telephonic Conference Call Dial-In Number: 1-888-670-3525. Conference Code: 7811783909#.
      • Hearing Meeting: Telephonic Conference Call Dial-In Number: 1-888-670-3525. Conference Code: 7811783909#.
    • To clarify continuing education providers and credit.; August 24, 2017, 10:30 a.m.; Telephonic Conference Call Dial-In Number: 1-888-670-3525. Conference Code: 7811783909#.
      • Hearing Meeting: Telephonic Conference Call Dial-In Number: 1-888-670-3525. Conference Code: 7811783909#.
• Department of Children and Families
  • Departmental
    • The Department of Children and Families, Circuit 2 Community Alliance provides 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 the Big Bend area which covers ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Human Services Building, Community Room, 1000 W. Tharpe Street, Tallahassee, FL 32303
    • The Department of Children and Families, Circuit 14 Community Alliance provides 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 the Big Bend area which covers ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Gulfcoast Advocacy Center, 210 East Eleventh Street, Panama City, FL 3240
• Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
  • Division of Agricultural Environmental Services
    • The Council discusses and makes recommendations regarding actions to be taken with respect to the regulation and enforcement of agricultural feed, seed and fertilizer.; June 6, 2017, 10:00 a.m.; IFAS Plant Science Research and Education Center, 2556 ...
      • Hearing Meeting: IFAS Plant Science Research and Education Center, 2556 West Highway 318, Citra, Florida 32113 or via GoToMeeting at https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/905988957 (888) 670-3525 Pass code: 4118982807#
• Department of Financial Services
  • OIR – Insurance Regulation
    • This is the Final Public Hearing on the adoption of proposed amendments to Rule 69O-157.111, Florida Administrative Code, published on March 20, 2017 in Vol. 39, No. 57, of the Florida Administrative Register. No notice of change was published. ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Cabinet Meeting Room, Lower Level, The Capitol, Tallahassee, Florida
• Water Management Districts
  • St. Johns River Water Management District
    • Discussion, review and evaluation of various issues and topics having specific reference to the Harris Chain of Lakes in Lake County.; Friday, June 9, 9:00 a.m.; Lake County Administration Building, Second Floor, County Commission Meeting Room, 315 ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Lake County Administration Building, Second Floor, County Commission Meeting Room, 315 West Main Street, Tavares, FL 32778

6. Notices of Petitions and Dispositions Regarding Declaratory Stat

• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Division of Florida Condominiums, Timeshares and Mobile Homes
    • Eliot Abolafia, In Re: Palm Beach White House Association No. 3, Inc., Docket No. 2017009641,; The Division declined to issue a statement because it is unable to issue a statement on an issue not within its statutory authority. The order was filed ...

7. Notices Regarding Bids, Proposals and Purchasing

• State Board of Administration
  • Florida Prepaid College Board
    • State Board of Administration, Florida Prepaid College Board

8. Miscellaneous

• Department of State
  • Departmental
    • Department of State, Departmental