Vol. 42, No. 107 (06/02/2016)

1. Notices of Development of Proposed Rules and Negotiated Rulemaking

• Board of Governors
  • Departmental
    • A new rule is being proposed to establish criteria for the award of Latin American and Caribbean Scholarships. This new rule (1) permits universities to create a Latin American and Caribbean Scholarship; (2) establishes minimum student eligibility ...
• Department of Health
  • Division of Children's Medical Services
    • The purpose and effect of this rulemaking is to amend definitions, amend collection procedures for newborn screening, amend the requirements for newborn screening referral centers, amend the requirements for newborn hearing screenings, provide for ...

2. Proposed Rules

• Department of Corrections
  • Departmental
    • The purpose and effect of the amendment is to allow inmates in close management to grow and maintain half-inch beards, and to amend a form incorporated in the rule.
      • Due of Comment: 6/23/2016
    • The purpose and effect of the amendment is to clarify the rule and to direct readers to rule 33-602.205 regarding death row inmates’ telephone privileges.
      • Due of Comment: 6/23/2016
    • The purpose and effect of the amendment is to clarify the rule as to the telephone privileges of death row inmates, as well as to add a provision allowing for a monthly 15-minute telephone call for death row inmates.
      • Due of Comment: 6/23/2016
• Department of Health
  • Board of Respiratory Care
    • Update continuing education requirements.
      • Due of Comment: 6/23/2016
• Department of Corrections
  • Departmental
    • The purpose and effect of the amendment is to allow inmates to grow and maintain a half-inch beard, as well as to make other changes regarding inmate grooming.
      • Due of Comment: 6/23/2016
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Barbers' Board
    • The Board proposes the rule amendments to reduce licensure fees.
      • Due of Comment: 6/23/2016

3. Notices of Changes, Corrections and Withdrawals

• Agency for Health Care Administration
  • Medicaid
    • Payment Methodology for Nursing Home Services
  • Health Facility and Agency Licensing
    • Definitions, Qualification by Practical Experience, Educational Programs

4. Petitions and Dispositions Regarding Rule Variance or Waiver

• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Division of Hotels and Restaurants
    • On April 25, 2016 the Division of Hotels and Restaurants received a Petition for an Emergency Variance for Subparagraph 61C-1.004(1)(a), Florida Administrative Code, Section 5-203.13, 2009 FDA Food Code, Paragraph 5-202.11(A), 2009 FDA Food Code, ...
    • On April 29, 2016 the Division of Hotels and Restaurants received a Petition for an Emergency Variance for Paragraph 61C-4.010(7) Florida Administrative Code and Paragraph 61C-4.010(6), Florida Administrative Code from Pomodoro located in Miami. ...
    • On May 03, 2016 the Division of Hotels and Restaurants received a Petition for an Emergency Variance for Paragraph 61C-4.010(7) Florida Administrative Code and Paragraph 61C-4.010(6), Florida Administrative Code from Jacqueline Fried Chicken located ...
    • On May 03, 2016 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, Paragraph 4-301.12(A), 2009 FDA Food ...
    • On May 04, 2016 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 Fast Acai located in Orlando. The ...
    • On May 04, 2016 the Division of Hotels and Restaurants received a Petition for an Emergency Variance for Paragraph 61C-4.010(7) Florida Administrative Code and Paragraph 61C-4.010(6), Florida Administrative Code from Catered Creations located in ...
    • On May 05, 2016 the Division of Hotels and Restaurants received a Petition for an Emergency Variance for Subparagraph 61C-1.004(2)(a), Florida Administrative Code, Paragraph 61C-4.010(7), Florida Administrative Code, Paragraph 61C-4.010(6), Florida ...
    • On May 06, 2016 the Division of Hotels and Restaurants received a Petition for an Emergency Variance for Subparagraph 61C-1.004(1)(a), Florida Administrative Code and Section 5-203.13, 2009 FDA Food Code from To Victory! located in Cooper City. The ...

5. Notices of Meetings, Workshops and Public Hearings

• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. - Tallahassee
    • The Florida Department of Transportation will conduct a kick-off regarding the State Road (S.R.) 10 (U.S. 90) Action Plan from North Duval Street to the I-10/U.S. 90 East Interchange in Leon County. Financial Project Identification Number: 4258322-...
      • Hearing Meeting: Renaissance Building, 2nd Floor Conference Room, 435 North Macomb Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32301
• Water Management Districts
  • Suwannee River Water Management District
    • Governing Board Meeting to consider District business and conduct public hearings on regulatory and real estate matters. A workshop is scheduled to follow the Governing Board meeting. Following the Board workshop, the Lands Committee of the ...
      • Hearing Meeting: District Headquarters, 9225 CR 49, Live Oak, FL 32060
• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • Sunshine State Governmental Financing Commission
    • Annual Membership and Board of Directors Meetings; Monday, June 13, 2016, 4:30 P.M. (EDT); Crystal Ballroom D-F, Marriott World Center, 8701 World Center Drive, Orlando, Florida and via conference call. This special meeting of the Commission will be ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Crystal Ballroom D-F, Marriott World Center, 8701 World Center Drive, Orlando, Florida and via conference call. This special meeting of the Commission will be conducted through the use of communications media technology, as authorized by section 163.01(18), Florida Statutes. Persons desiring to attend the meeting may do so by conference call which may be in listen-only mode during Commission deliberations and action, or at other times not designated for public comment. A copy of the agenda, conference-call dial-in instructions, and directions to the location of the hosting facility designated for public use of communications media technology (conference call) for this meeting may be obtained from the agency contact listed below. Any one not having access to a telephone will be entitled to use the telephone facilities located in Room 100, Clerk of the Circuit Court – Leon County, 301 South Monroe Street, Tallahassee, FL, 32301.
• Department of Health
  • Departmental
    • The Special Needs Shelter Interagency Committee Meeting is being hosted by the Florida Department of Health, Bureau of Preparedness and Response, to identify and resolve challenges related to special needs shelters that are not currently addressed ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Department of Health, 4042 Bald Cypress Way, Capital Circle Office Center (CCOC), Conference Room 301, Tallahassee, FL 32399; conference call-in number: 1(888)670-3525, participant PIN: 848 155 3898#
• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • Clay Soil and Water Conservation District
    • General Meeting; Friday June 10, 2016 @9:00 a.m.; Clay County Extension Office, 2463 SR16 W, Green Cove Springs, FL 30243
      • Hearing Meeting: Clay County Extension Office, 2463 SR16 W, Green Cove Springs, FL 30243
• Water Management Districts
  • St. Johns River Water Management District
    • Governing Board Workshop to discuss development of draft fiscal year 2016-2017 tentative budget, mid-year budget review and investment policy. NOTE: One or more Governing Board members may attend and participate in the meetings by means of ...
      • Hearing Meeting: District Headquarters, 4049 Reid Street, (Hwy 100 West), Palatka, FL 32177
    • 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
• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • African American History Task Force
    • Semi-annual meeting of the African American History Task Force. Workshop for Florida Educators.; June 15,2016, 3:00 pm June 16, 2016, 5:00 pm June 17-18, 2016, 9:00 am; Florida A&M University Black Archives
      • Hearing Meeting: Florida A&M University Black Archives
• Department of Health
  • Board of Medicine
    • To conduct a public meeting to reconsider disciplinary cases with prior findings of probable cause.; Friday, June 17, 2016, 2:00 p.m.; Meet-Me #: 1 (888) 670-3525, Participation Code: 125-528-7056
      • Hearing Meeting: Meet-Me #: 1 (888) 670-3525, Participation Code: 125-528-7056
    • To conduct a public meeting to reconsider disciplinary cases with prior findings of probable cause.; Friday, June 24, 2016, 2:00 p.m.; Meet-Me #: 1 (888) 670-3525, Participation Code: 125-528-7056
      • Hearing Meeting: Meet-Me #: 1 (888) 670-3525, Participation Code: 125-528-7056
• Department of Environmental Protection
  • Departmental
    • Announcing a Technical Meeting for the Basin Management Action Plan (BMAP) for Weeki Wachee Spring and River. Topics will include a review of the BMAP process and a presentation on the nutrient source inventory for the basin. The BMAP is the means ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Southwest Florida Water Management District Office Room 112 2379 Broad Street Brooksville, FL 34604
• Public Service Commission
  • Departmental
    • The purpose of this prehearing conference is to: (1) simplify the issues; (2) identify the positions of the parties on the issues; (3) consider the possibility of obtaining admissions of fact and of documents which will avoid unnecessary proof; (4) ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Room 148, Betty Easley Conference Center, 4075 Esplanade Way, Tallahassee, Florida.
• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • Citizens Property Insurance Corporation
    • Consumer Services Committee Meeting; June 9, 2016, 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a. m. (Eastern); Teleconference - 1-866-361-7525, Code: 6487811621#
      • Hearing Meeting: Teleconference - 1-866-361-7525, Code: 6487811621#
• Department of Health
  • Board of Psychology
    • Psychology Supervised Experience Review Committee; June 24, 2016 beginning at approximately 8:00 a.m. E.S.T or soon thereafter.; Conference Call: 1 (888) 670-3525. After dialing the meet me number, when prompted, insert the 7811783909 followed by ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Conference Call: 1 (888) 670-3525. After dialing the meet me number, when prompted, insert the 7811783909 followed by the # sign in order to join the meeting.
• Water Management Districts
  • South Florida Water Management District
    • A Public Workshop sponsored by the Water Resources Advisory Commission (WRAC) regarding recreational issues and opportunities within the South Florida Water Management District. The public is advised that it is possible that one or more members of ...
      • Hearing Meeting: South Florida Water Management District, B-1 Auditorium 3301 Gun Club Road, West Palm Beach, FL 33406
• Department of Health
  • Division of Emergency Preparedness and Community Support
    • The Department will reassess the allocation of trauma centers, the application process, verification process and changes to the Florida Trauma Registry Manual, Data Dictionary.; June 17, 2016, 9:00 a.m.; Department of Health, Room 301, 4025 Bald ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Department of Health, Room 301, 4025 Bald Cypress Way, Tallahassee, Florida. A phone line has been established to allow participation in the workshop via telephone. Call-in number: 1(888)670-3525; Participant code: 1043560135 then #
• Agency for Health Care Administration
  • Medicaid
    • The Agency is scheduling an additional workshop for the purpose of discussing additional revisions to the Florida Medicaid Behavior Analysis Services Coverage Policy.; June 10, 2016 from 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.; Agency for Health Care Administration, ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Agency for Health Care Administration, 2727 Mahan Drive, Building 3, Tallahassee, Florida 32308-5407.
• Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
  • Division of Animal Industry
    • Quarterly meeting of the Animal Industry Technical Council to discuss animal and agricultural issues of concern.; June 9, 2016 1:00 p.m.; FTBOA 801 SW 60th Ave Ocala, Florida 34474
      • Hearing Meeting: FTBOA 801 SW 60th Ave Ocala, Florida 34474
• Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission
  • Freshwater Fish and Wildlife
    • This is a quarterly meeting of the Steering Committee for the Florida Beaches Habitat Conservation Plan. Topics to be discussed include staff updates from the last quarter. No votes will be taken.; June 14, 2016, 10am; Conference call and WebEx (...
      • Hearing Meeting: Conference call and WebEx (contact Jennifer McGee for details, contact info below)
• Water Management Districts
  • Suwannee River Water Management District
    • An Interim Lands Committee Meeting is scheduled to discuss the potential acquisition of lands, the management of District land interests and potential surplus lands. The Committee meeting will be held at District Headquarters and Committee members ...
      • Hearing Meeting: District Headquarters, 9225 CR 49, Live Oak, FL 32060
• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • Concrete Masonry Education Council
    • General Business; June 9, 2016, 10 a.m. Budget & Finance Committee Meeting; VIA TELEPHONE CONFERENCE:1-650-479-3207 US TOLL Access code: 197 864 587
      • Hearing Meeting: VIA TELEPHONE CONFERENCE:1-650-479-3207 US TOLL Access code: 197 864 587

6. Miscellaneous

• Agency for Health Care Administration
  • Certificate of Need
    • Agency for Health Care Administration, Certificate of Need
• Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles
  • Division of Motor Vehicles
    • Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles, Division of Motor Vehicles
    • Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles, Division of Motor Vehicles
    • Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles, Division of Motor Vehicles
    • Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles, Division of Motor Vehicles