Vol. 43, No. 120 (06/21/2017)

1. Notices of Development of Proposed Rules and Negotiated Rulemaking

• Department of Environmental Protection
  • Departmental
    • The Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) gives notice that it is developing amendments to Chapter 62-621, F.A.C., to update and clarify requirements applicable to the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Generic Permit for ...

2. Proposed Rules

• Department of Education
  • State Board of Education
    • To align the rule with current language in Florida Statutes and to remove reference to a requirement of a repealed rule that is no longer provided to students. The effect is that the rule will be aligned with Florida statutes.
      • Due of Comment: 7/12/2017
    • The purpose of the amendment to rule 6A-1.001, F.A.C., is to incorporate by reference an updated version (2017) of the Financial and Program Cost Accounting and Reporting for Florida Schools. Changes in law, accounting principles and district ...
      • Due of Comment: 7/12/2017
    • To move sections (1) and (2) of rule 6A-1.006, F.A.C., Budget Amendments, to rule 6A-1.007, F.A.C., Execution of the Budget. The effect will be to consolidate requirements pertaining to school district budgets.
      • Due of Comment: 7/12/2017
    • The purpose is to repeal rule 6A-1.006, F.A.C., and combine rules pertaining to school district budget amendments by moving sections (1) and (2) to rule 6A-1.007, F.A.C., Execution of the Budget, and section (3) to rule 6A-1.0071, F.A.C., Fiscal ...
      • Due of Comment: 7/12/2017
    • To incorporate requirements from rule 6A-1.04513, F.A.C., Maintaining Auditable FTE Records, which is proposed for repeal. The amendment will add language from rule 6A-1.04513, F.A.C., which requires that districts maintain data supporting their ...
      • Due of Comment: 7/12/2017
    • To delete an obsolete subsection. Subsection (2) of the current rule requires that districts receive an estimation of their Florida Education Finance Program funding by July 1 of each year. The legislature currently completes this calculation as ...
      • Due of Comment: 7/12/2017
    • To remove the requirement for manufacturers, dealers or distributors to file specifications, including blueprints, when requested by the Department of Education, with the Deputy Commissioner of Finance and Operations, for each model of school bus ...
      • Due of Comment: 7/12/2017
    • To add subsection (3) of rule 6A-1.006, F.A.C., Budget Amendments, and revise Forms ESE 348, Report of Financial Data to the Commissioner of Education and ESE 145, Superintendent’s Annual Financial Report. The effect is updated annual financial ...
      • Due of Comment: 7/12/2017
• Department of Children and Families
  • Family Safety and Preservation Program
    • The Department is proposing this rule development in response to public concerns that the complexity of Family Day Care Standards and Large Family Child Care Homes rule was cumbersome to maneuver. The Department resolved to create a handbook format ...
      • Due of Comment: 7/12/2017
    • The Department is proposing this rule development in response to public concerns that the complexity of Child Care Standards rule was cumbersome to maneuver. The Department resolved to create a handbook format using plain language to make reviewing ...
      • Due of Comment: 7/12/2017

3. Notices of Changes, Corrections and Withdrawals

• Agency for Health Care Administration
  • Health Facility and Agency Licensing
    • Transparency and Patient Billing
    • Transparency and Patient Billing

4. Petitions and Dispositions Regarding Rule Variance or Waiver

• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Board of Professional Engineers
    • variance or waiver filed by Kunjan Shukla, of Rule 61G15-20.007(1)(a) and (b), F.A.C., regarding the required number of hours in math and basic sciences and general education, or in the alternative, a waiver of 20.007(3), regarding courses which may ...
  • Division of Hotels and Restaurants
    • a Routine Variance for Paragraph 61C-4.010(7) Florida Administrative Code and Paragraph 61C-4.010(6), Florida Administrative Code from MP Food Services LLC located in Orlando. The above referenced F.A.C. addresses the requirement that at least one ...
• Water Management Districts
  • Southwest Florida Water Management District
    • that on June 19, 2017, it has issued an order granting a variance. Petitioner’s Name: Green Swamp Mitigation Bank, LLC – File Tracking No. 2016060 Date Petition Filed: October 11, 2016 Rule No.: 40D-4.091, F.A.C. Nature of the rule for which ...
    • that on June 19, 2017, it has issued an order granting a variance. Petitioner’s Name: Hillsborough River Mitigation Bank, LLC – File Tracking No. 2016062 Date Petition Filed: October 11, 2016 Rule No.: 40D-4.091, F.A.C. Nature of the rule for ...
    • that on June 19, 2017, it has issued an order granting a variance. Petitioner’s Name: Hillsborough River Mitigation Bank, LLC – File Tracking No. 2016059 Date Petition Filed: October 11, 2016 Rule No.: 62-342.700, F.A.C. Nature of the rule for ...
    • that on June 19, 2017, is has issued an order granting a variance. Petitioner’s Name: Withlacoochee Wetland Mitigation Bank, LLC – File Tracking No. 2016061 Date Petition Filed: October 11, 2016 Rule No.: 40D-4.091, F.A.C. Nature of the rule for ...

5. Notices of Meetings, Workshops and Public Hearings

• Department of Children and Families
  • Refugee Services
    • The purpose of the Jacksonville 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 ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Jacksonville Baptist Association 2700 University Boulevard South Jacksonville, FL 32216
• Regional Utility Authorities
  • Tampa Bay Water - A Regional Water Supply Authority
    • A public meeting of the Selection Committee Meeting for the As-Needed Hydrogeological & Hydrological Services, Contracts Nos. 2017-048 thru 2017-053. As a part of the selection process, the Selection Committee will meet to review and discuss the ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Tampa Bay Water's Administrative Offices, 2575 Enterprise Road, Clearwater, FL 33763
• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • The Valerin Group, Inc.
    • A public hearing is being held regarding plans to improve safety in the areas of State Road (S.R.) 44/U.S. 441 at the intersections of Fern Drive in Leesburg, and Waterman Way/Nightingale Lane in Tavares, Lake County. The project addresses ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Holiday Inn Express & Suites Tavares-Leesburg 3601 Burleigh Blvd./U.S. Highway 441 Tavares, FL 32778
• Regional Utility Authorities
  • Tampa Bay Water - A Regional Water Supply Authority
    • A public meeting of the Selection Committee Meeting for the Environmental Monitoring and Assessment Consulting Services for the Cross Bar Ranch and Cypress Bridge Wellfields, Contract Nos. 2017-046 thru 2017-047. As a part of the selection process, ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Tampa Bay Water's Administrative Offices, 2575 Enterprise Road, Clearwater, FL 33763
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Florida Real Estate Appraisal Board
    • To conduct a private meeting to review cases to determine probable cause and to conduct a public meeting to review cases where probable cause was previously found. Portions of the probable cause proceedings are not open to the public. All or part of ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Zora Neale Hurston Building, 400 West Robinson Street, Suite N901, Orlando, Florida 32801
• Department of State
  • Division of Library and Information Services
    • The Library Services and Technology Act Advisory Panel will review federal fiscal year 2017 LSTA grant applications and make recommendations for funding. For the procedure on making a public comment during the meeting, please refer to the Division’...
      • Hearing Meeting: Heritage Hall (Auditorium), 500 South Bronough Street, Tallahassee, FL 32399 The meeting can also be joined online: • Monday’s virtual meeting • Tuesday’s virtual meeting
• Department of Education
  • Office of Early Learning
    • Early Learning Coalition Media and Community Outreach Strategies.; June 27, 2017, 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m., or until business concludes; Via Go To Webinar. Register for the webinar at https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/1294515895867748099. ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Via Go To Webinar. Register for the webinar at https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/1294515895867748099. After registering you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.
• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • Gulf Consortium
    • The Board of Directors of the Gulf Consortium will meet to discuss the progress of the state expenditure plan; grant management and administration; and, conduct other business.; Wednesday, June 28, 2017, 2:00pm Eastern Time; Palm Beach County ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Palm Beach County Convention Center, 650 Okeechobee Blvd, West Palm Beach, FL 33401
  • AECOM
    • The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT), District One, is hosting a public hearing as part of the Project Development and Environment (PD&E) study of State Road (SR) 29 from County Road (CR) 80A (Cowboy Way) to CR 731 (Whidden Road) in ...
      • Hearing Meeting: PLACE: LaBelle Civic Center, 481 Highway 80 West (behind City Hall) in LaBelle, Fl.
• Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
  • Division of Consumer Services
    • This is a meeting of the Florida Propane Gas Education, Safety and Research Council to discuss the rate of assessment and marketing orders.; June 29, 2017, 10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.; Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites Ocala Conference Center, 3600 SW 38th ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites Ocala Conference Center, 3600 SW 38th Avenue, Ocala, FL 34474
• Department of Law Enforcement
  • Departmental
    • The CJJIS Council Data and Emerging Technology Committees will discuss ideas for standards development for the committees' respective topics.; Data Committee: Monday, June 26, 2017 at 3:00 p.m. Emerging Technology Committee: Wednesday, July 5, ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Conference Call
• Department of Health
  • Board of Nursing
    • To consider cases where Probable Cause has previously been found.; July 10, 2017 @ 10:30 a.m.; Toll Free Number- 1-888-670-3525 990 808 6106
      • Hearing Meeting: Toll Free Number- 1-888-670-3525 990 808 6106
• Florida Housing Finance Corporation
  • Departmental
    • The workshop will be held to solicit comments and suggestions from interested persons relative to Florida Housing’s proposed Request for Application (RFA) 2017-106 – Financing to Build or Rehabilitate Smaller Permanent Supportive Housing Properties ...
      • Hearing Meeting: The workshop will be available by telephone or interested parties may attend in person at Florida Housing’s offices located at 227 N. Bronough Street, Seltzer Room, Suite 6000, Tallahassee, Florida.
    • The workshop will be held to solicit comments and suggestions from interested persons relative to Florida Housing’s proposed Request for Application (RFA) 2017-109 – Development Viability Loan Funding. The agenda and call-in information for the ...
      • Hearing Meeting: The workshop will be available by telephone or interested parties may attend in person at Florida Housing’s offices located at 227 N. Bronough Street, Seltzer Room, Suite 6000, Tallahassee, Florida.
    • The workshop will be held to solicit comments and suggestions from interested persons relative to Low Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) and State Apartment Incentive Loan (SAIL) RFA’s to be issued during the remainder of 2017 and early 2018, and the ...
      • Hearing Meeting: The workshop will be available by telephone or interested parties may attend in person at Florida Housing’s offices located at 227 N. Bronough Street, Seltzer Room, Suite 6000, Tallahassee, Florida.
• Executive Office of the Governor
  • Departmental
    • General Business; July 10, 2017, 1:00 p.m. until all business is complete; Flagler College
      • Hearing Meeting: Flagler College
    • General Business; July 11, 2017, 9:00 a.m. until all business is complete; Flagler College
      • Hearing Meeting: Flagler College
    • General Business; July 12, 2017, 9:00 a.m. until all business is complete; Flagler College
      • Hearing Meeting: Flagler College
• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • Enterprise Florida, Inc.
    • The Board of Directors for the Florida Opportunity Fund announces a public meeting to which all persons are invited: Meeting: Florida Opportunity Fund Purpose: This meeting will discuss on-going issues, developing issues and other matters. ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Arsenal Venture Partners 750 S Orlando Ave., Suite 200 Winter Park, FL 32789
  • VHB
    • Financial Project ID No.: 437932-1-18-01 Project Description: Corridor Planning Study - Central Avenue from W Aultman Street/W Dakin Avenue to W Donegan Avenue (also includes several secondary roadway segments which connect to Central Avenue) ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Berlinsky Community House 300 E Monument Avenue Kissimmee, FL 34741
• Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
  • Division of Licensing
    • The quarterly meeting of the Council pursuant to the requirement of Section 493.6104(4), Florida Statutes. The Council will conduct a general business meeting.; Thursday, September 14, 2017, 9:00 a.m.; Innisbrook, A Salamander Golf & Spa Resort ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Innisbrook, A Salamander Golf & Spa Resort 36750 U.S. Highway 19 North, Phone: (727) 942-2000
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Board of Accountancy
    • A rules development workshop will be held to discuss proposed rule amendments for Rules 61H1-27.001 and 61H1-27.002, F.A.C., and the education requirements for applicants to take the examination and become licensed as a certified public accountant ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Biltmore Hotel & Resort, 1200 Anastasia Avenue, Coral Gables, Florida 33134.
• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • Visit Florida
    • Review and approve the 2017-2018 VISIT FLORIDA Marketing Plan and Budget; other business not addressed at the May 24, 2017 VISIT FLORIDA Board of Directors meeting.; Tuesday, June 27, 2017 at 3:00 PM EDT; Toll-free dial-in number: 888-354-0094 ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Toll-free dial-in number: 888-354-0094 Participant conference code: 699912 Webinar link: http://visitflorida.adobeconnect.com/operations/

6. Notices of Petitions and Dispositions Regarding Declaratory Stat

• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Division of Alcoholic Beverages and Tobacco
    • PALM BAY INTERNATIONAL, INC. on May 17, 2017.; Petitioner seeks a declaratory statement from the Division as to whether rebates offered through an app, where consumers identify an offer, purchase the item featured in the offer, submit their receipt ...
• Department of Financial Services
  • Finance
    • Grupo Regalii, Inc; The petition sought a declaratory statement from the Office on whether Petitioner's proposed business model (of offering an application program interface that connects service providers who provide periodic bills to consumers, ...

7. Notices Regarding Bids, Proposals and Purchasing

• Department of Juvenile Justice
  • Departmental
    • Department of Juvenile Justice, Departmental

8. Miscellaneous

• Department of Health
  • Board of Medicine
    • Department of Health, Board of Medicine
  • Board of Nursing
    • Department of Health, Board of Nursing
    • Department of Health, Board of Nursing
    • Department of Health, Board of Nursing
  • Departmental
    • Department of Health, Departmental
    • Department of Health, Departmental
• Department of State
  • Departmental
    • Department of State, Departmental