Vol. 43, No. 133 (07/11/2017)

1. Notices of Development of Proposed Rules and Negotiated Rulemaking

• Department of Financial Services
  • FSC - Financial Institution Regulation
    • The Office of Financial Regulation intends to amend Rules 69U-105.102(1)(k) and 69U-105.703, Florida Administrative Code, to make updates to the Application and Plan of Conversion (Form OFR-U-4).
  • Office of Financial Regulation
    • The Office of Financial Regulation (OFR) intends to amend Rule 69T-1.001, Florida Administrative Code, to change the organizational structure of the OFR.
• Department of Education
  • State Board of Education
    • This rule is necessary for the administration of the Schools of Hope program established in s. 1002.333, Florida Statutes. The rule will establish the process and criteria for non-profit charter school operators to apply to the State Board of ...
• Department of Health
  • Board of Pharmacy
    • The Board proposes the rule amendment to clarify definitions.
• Department of Education
  • State Board of Education
    • The purpose and effect is to revise the process for appealing a high-performing charter school application denial, to revise the format in which written arguments must be submitted to the Agency Clerk, and to reduce the number of hard copies of the ...

2. Proposed Rules

• Department of Health
  • Board of Pharmacy
    • The Board proposes the rule amendment to clarify definitions and update the rule.
      • Due of Comment: 8/1/2017
• 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 ...
      • Due of Comment: 8/1/2017

3. Notices of Changes, Corrections and Withdrawals

• Department of Financial Services
  • OIR – Insurance Regulation
    • Unfair Discrimination in Insurance Rates - Multi-policy Discounts
    • Foreign and Alien Insurers Filing for a Certificate of Authority, Domestic Insurers Filing for an Application for Permit

4. Petitions and Dispositions Regarding Rule Variance or Waiver

• Florida Housing Finance Corporation
  • Departmental
    • waiver from Cathedral Towers, Ltd. , requesting a waiver of Rule 67-48.0072(17)(f) F.A.C for a change to allow the Board the authority to approve a subcontract at exceeds 20% of the construction costs.
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Division of Hotels and Restaurants
    • On June 20, 2017 the Division of Hotels and Restaurants received a Petition for a Routine Variance for Paragraph 61C-4.010(7) Florida Administrative Code and Paragraph 61C-4.010(6), Florida Administrative Code from Chill Pop Lounge LLC located in St....
    • Lucerne Tower Apt at 20 W Lucerne Circle, Orlando, FL. Petitioner seeks an emergency variance of the requirements of Rule 3004.1 FBC, as adopted by 61C-5.001(1), Florida Administrative Code that requires upgrading the elevators with hoistway ...

5. Notices of Meetings, Workshops and Public Hearings

• Department of Transportation
  • Departmental
    • FDOT is preparing design plans for proposed improvements to Babcock Street (State Road (S.R.) 507) from Malabar Road (S.R. 514) to Palm Bay Road (County Road (C.R.) 516) in Brevard County. The proposed improvements include widening Babcock Street to ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Captain’s House located at 1300 Bianca Drive N.E., Palm Bay, Florida 32905
• Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission
  • Freshwater Fish and Wildlife
    • The Commission will host a workshop with invited stakeholders to gather input for the development of Conservation Measures and Permitting Guidelines for the Florida Burrowing Owl. The meeting is open to the public, but input will be limited ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Central Broward Regional Park and Stadium Field House, 3700 NW 11th Place, Lauderhill, FL 33311
    • The Commission will host a workshop with invited stakeholders to gather input for the development of Conservation Measures and Permitting Guidelines for the Florida Burrowing Owl. The meeting is open to the public, but input will be limited ...
      • Hearing Meeting: City of Marco City Hall/Marco Island Police Department, 51 Bald Eagle Drive, Marco Island, FL 34145
• Department of Juvenile Justice
  • Residential Services
    • All provisions of the new rule sections governing Residential Services will be considered. Primary attention will be given to provisions governing the control of contraband, and those requiring the identification and inclusion of supportive family ...
      • Hearing Meeting: DJJ Headquarters, 2737 Centerview Dr., General Counsel's Conference Room 3223, Tallahassee, Florida. For information about participation by telephone, contact John Milla at (850)921-4129.
• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • QCAusa
    • CFX Project Nos: Section 429-202 (1A) Section 429-203 (1B) Project Description: Sections 1A and 1B extend from where the SR 429 currently ends at the Connector Road near US 441, to a new interchange at Kelly Park ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Belgian Street Bridge North of SR 429 / Connector Road Event entrance is via southbound parkway on ramp at Kelly Park Road Parking on southbound mainline shoulders south of Belgian Street Bridge Apopka, Florida
• Department of Transportation
  • Departmental
    • The Public Information Meeting/Hearings are being held to give interested persons an opportunity to express their views concerning the location, conceptual design, and social, economic, and environmental effects of the proposed improvements to ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Shula’s Hotel and Golf Club, 6842 Main Street, Miami Lakes, FL 33014. In the event that the meeting/hearings cannot be held on July 20, 2017 due to severe weather or other unforeseen conditions, they will be held on the alternate date of August 31, 2017 at the same time and location.
• Department of Environmental Protection
  • Departmental
    • Provide an update on the rule revision process regarding amendments to rule Chapter 62-345, F.A.C., Uniform Mitigation Assessment Method. The amendments to the rule provide clarified assessment standards to existing UMAM scoring guidelines and newly ...
      • Hearing Meeting: This is the fifth rule development workshop to discuss proposed amendments to Chapter 62-345, Florida Administrative Code (F.A.C.), the Uniform Mitigation Assessment Method. Notice of Development of Rulemaking for these amendments was published in the Florida Administrative Register on May 3, 2013, Vol. 39/87. The workshop will be broadcast via webinar and parties can register to attend the webinar via their personal computers with audio by telephone (regular long distance telephone charges will apply) or by speakers connected to their computer (no telephone charges will apply). Webinar registration is via https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/6580923821793309185. The webinar can be attended in person at the following location where staff will be present to answer questions and respond to comments: Department of Environmental Protection, Bob Martinez Building, Room 609, 2600 Blair Stone Road, Tallahassee, FL 32399.
• Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission
  • Marine Fisheries
    • The Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is holding a series of public workshops to gather public input about management of the spotted seatrout fishery. Staff will provide a brief presentation on the current status of the fishery, including ...
      • Hearing Meeting: American Legion, 2316 Oak Street, Carrabelle, Florida 32322 DATE AND TIME: July 26th, 2017, 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. CDT PLACE: Gulf Coast State College – Student Union East, Conference Room 232A, 5230 West US Highway 98, Panama City, Florida 32401 DATE AND TIME: July 27th, 2017, 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. CDT PLACE: Sanders Beach-Corinne Jones Resource Center – Parks & Recreation Department, City of Pensacola, 913 South I Street, Pensacola, Florida 32502 DATE AND TIME: July 31st, 2017, 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. EDT PLACE: FWC Senator George Kirkpatrick Marine Lab, 11350 SW 153rd Ct., Cedar Key, Florida 32625 DATE AND TIME: August 1st, 2017, 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. EDT PLACE: City of Crystal River City Council Chambers, 123 NW Hwy 19, Crystal River, Florida 34428 DATE AND TIME: August 2nd, 2017, 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. EDT PLACE: Florida Fish & Wildlife Research Institute, 100 8th Avenue Southeast, St. Petersburg, Florida 33701 DATE AND TIME: August 3rd, 2017, 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. EDT PLACE: South Regional Library, 8065 Lely Cultural Parkway, Naples, Florida 34113 DATE AND TIME: August 7th, 2017, 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. EDT PLACE: Jacksonville Public Library: Southeast Library, Room A & B, 10599 Deerwood Park Boulevard., Jacksonville, Florida 32256 DATE AND TIME: August 8th, 2017, 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. EDT PLACE: Board of County Commissioners, Brevard County Government Center, Space Coast Room, 2725 Judge Fran Jamieson Way, Melbourne, Florida 32940 DATE AND TIME: August 9th, 2017, 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. EDT PLACE: St. Lucie Commission Chambers – Meeting Room 303, 2300 Virginia Avenue, Fort Pierce, Florida 34982
• Florida Housing Finance Corporation
  • Departmental
    • 1. Conduct business necessary for the organization of FHFC III, INC. 2. Consider adopting resolutions delegating operational authority to the Executive Director. 3. Consideration of all necessary actions with regard to any property owned or held ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Hyatt Regency Coral Gables 50 Alhambra Plaza Coral Gables, FL 33134
    • 1. Conduct business necessary for the organization of FHFC II, INC. 2. Consider adopting resolutions delegating operational authority to the Executive Director. 3. Consideration of all necessary actions with regard to any property owned or ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Hyatt Regency Coral Gables 50 Alhambra Plaza Coral Gables, FL 33134
    • 1. The Committee will meet regarding the general business of the Committee. 2. Such other matters as may be included on the Agenda for the July 27, 2017, Audit Committee Meeting. ; July 27, 2017 – 4:00 p.m. until adjourned; Hyatt Regency Coral ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Hyatt Regency Coral Gables 50 Alhambra Plaza Coral Gables, FL 33134
    • 1. Consider financing and acknowledgement resolutions for various multifamily developments, under any multifamily program, including the ranking of developments. 2. Consider appointment of professionals including but not limited to trustee and/or ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Hyatt Regency Coral Gables 50 Alhambra Plaza Coral Gables FL 33134
• 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.; July 19, 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
  • Division of Family Health Services
    • The Information Clearinghouse on Developmental Disabilities Advisory Council will provide technical assistance to the Department of Health in the establishment of a website of resource information related to Down syndrome or other prenatally ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Florida Department of Health, 2585 Merchants Row Blvd., Suite 340N, Tallahassee, FL 32399 or by telephone at 1-877-568-4106 Access Code: 491-342-453 and webinar https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/491342453
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Florida Building Commission
    • To consider and discuss the following declaratory statement: DS 2017-033 by Tatiana Gust of Elite Consulting SWFL ; July 20, 2017, 10:00 a.m.; Meetings to be conducted using communications media technology, specifically teleconference and ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Meetings to be conducted using communications media technology, specifically teleconference and webinar. Join the meeting at https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/847095349. Join the conference call: United States (toll-free): 1-877-568-4106, Meeting ID / Access Code: 847-095-349; public point of access 2601 Blair Stone Road, Tallahassee, Florida.
    • Review pending accreditor applications for recommendation to the Commission. Review pending advanced accredited courses for recommendation to the Commission.; July 21, 2017, 10:00 a.m.; Meetings to be conducted using communications media technology,...
      • Hearing Meeting: Meetings to be conducted using communications media technology, specifically teleconference and webinar. Join the meeting at https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/148382085. Join the conference call: United States (toll-free) 1-877-309-2073, meeting ID/access code: 148-382-085; public point of access 2601 Blair Stone Road, Tallahassee, Florida.
    • To consider and discuss the following declaratory statement: DS 2017-030 by Angelo Rivera of Faour Glass Technologies Product Approval Program Oversight Committee: Separately Product approval & entities statistics report. Report on ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Meetings to be conducted using communications media technology, specifically teleconference and webinar. Join the meeting at https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/545051013; Join the conference call: United States (toll-free) 1-877-309-2070, access code/meeting ID: 545-051-013; public point of access: 2601 Blair Stone Road, Tallahassee, Florida
    • To consider and discuss the following declaratory statement: DS 2017-030 by Angelo Rivera of Faour Glass Technologies ; July 27, 2017, 10:00 a.m.; Meetings to be conducted using communications media technology, specifically teleconference and ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Meetings to be conducted using communications media technology, specifically teleconference and webinar. Join the meeting at https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/545051013; Join the conference call: United States (toll-free) 1-877-309-2070, access code/meeting ID: 545-051-013; public point of access: 2601 Blair Stone Road, Tallahassee, Florida
    • To consider and discuss the following declaratory statement: DS 2017-045 by Andrew C. Ask of Andrew C. Ask, P.E., Consulting Engineer To review and provide recommendations to the Commission on possible submittals for approval of Energy ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Meetings to be conducted using communications media technology, specifically teleconference and webinar: Join the meeting at https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/639366269. Join the conference call: United States (toll-free): 1-877-309-2073, Meeting ID / Access Code: 639-366-269; public point of access 2601 Blair Stone Road, Tallahassee, Florida.
• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • ATKINS - Tampa
    • This virtual public hearing is conducted to afford affected property and business owners, interested persons and organizations the opportunity to provide comments to FDOT regarding the proposed median change to Fletcher Avenue (SR 579/CR 582A) ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Online at: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/7026274409653865986 OR at the following viewing location: FDOT, District Auditorium, 11201 N. McKinley Drive, Tampa, FL, 33612.
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Florida Building Commission
    • To consider and decide on proposed research projects for FY 2017-2018.; August 7, 2017, 1:00 p.m. ; Embassy Suites Hotel, 950 South Ocean Drive, Deerfield Beach, Florida 33441
      • Hearing Meeting: Embassy Suites Hotel, 950 South Ocean Drive, Deerfield Beach, Florida 33441
• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • Moffitt Cancer Center & Research Institute
    • Phone conference between chairs of CCRAB, BRAC and PCAC; Tuesday, July 18, 2017; 2:00 p.m. Eastern Time; Toll Free: 1-877-311-2008; Passcode: 553212
      • Hearing Meeting: Toll Free: 1-877-311-2008; Passcode: 553212
• Department of Environmental Protection
  • Departmental
    • The Department previously announced a workshop for July 14, 2017, 10:00 a.m., at the Suwannee River Water Management District, 9925 CR 49, Live Oak, Florida 32060 in Volume 43/147, June 30, 2017, of the F.A.R.. The July 14, 2017 rule development ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Suwannee River Water Management District, 9925 CR 49, Live Oak, Florida 32060
• Department of Transportation
  • Departmental
    • 2018 Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Federal Highway and Transit explanation of goals and methodology. Additional information and information for comments and questions available at www.fdot.gov/equalopportunityoffice. ; July 19, 2017, 6:...
      • Hearing Meeting: July 19, 2017- FDOT Urban Office, 133 South Semoran Boulevard, Orlando, Florida; July 20, 2017, FDOT District Six Auditorium, 1000 N.W. 111th Avenue, Miami, Florida; July 21, 2017- webinar available through www.fdot.gov/equalopportunityoffice and live at FDOT Burns Building, 605 Suwannee Street, Tallahassee, Florida.

6. Notices Regarding Bids, Proposals and Purchasing

• Department of Management Services
  • Division of Building Construction
    • Department of Management Services, Division of Building Construction
• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • Visit Florida
    • Other Agencies and Organizations, Visit Florida

7. Miscellaneous

• Department of Environmental Protection
  • Departmental
    • Department of Environmental Protection, Departmental
    • Department of Environmental Protection, Departmental
• Department of Health
  • Board of Nursing
    • Department of Health, Board of Nursing
• Department of State
  • Departmental
    • Department of State, Departmental