Vol. 42, No. 134 (07/12/2016)

1. Notices of Development of Proposed Rules and Negotiated Rulemaking

• Department of Education
  • Office of Early Learning
    • The proposed rule revision updates the Statewide Provider Contract.

2. Notices of Changes, Corrections and Withdrawals

• Department of Education
  • State Board of Education
    • Performance-Based Incentive
• Department of Health
  • Board of Pharmacy
    • Licensure by Examination; Foreign Pharmacy Graduates
    • Licensure by Examination; Application

3. Petitions and Dispositions Regarding Rule Variance or Waiver

• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Division of Hotels and Restaurants
    • On June 22, 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 Steak Boss located in ...
    • On June 23, 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 La Belle Moe Restaurant & ...
    • On June 16, 2016 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 Dr. Limon located in Miami. The ...
    • On June 09, 2016 the Division of Hotels and Restaurants received a Petition for a Routine Variance for Subparagraph 3-305.11(A)(2), 2009 FDA Food Code, Section 3-305.14, 2009 FDA Food Code, Section 6-202.15, 2009 FDA Food Code, Section 6-202.16, ...
    • On June 10, 2016 the Division of Hotels and Restaurants received a Petition for a Routine Variance for Subparagraph 61C-1.004(1)(a), Florida Administrative Code, Paragraph 5-202.11(A), 2009 FDA Food Code, Section 5-203.13, 2009 FDA Food Code, ...
    • On June 15, 2016 the Division of Hotels and Restaurants received a Petition for a Routine Variance for Subparagraph 61C-1.004(1)(a), Florida Administrative Code and Paragraph 5-202.11(A), 2009 FDA Food Code from Spencers By The Sea located in Key ...
    • On June 27, 2016 the Division of Hotels and Restaurants received a Petition for a Routine 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 June 15, 2016 the Division of Hotels and Restaurants received a Petition for a Routine Variance for Subparagraph 61C-1.004(1)(a), Florida Administrative Code and Paragraph 5-202.11(A), 2009 FDA Food Code from Ice Roll located in Orlando. The ...
    • an Emergency Variance for Subparagraph 61C-1.004(1)(a), Florida Administrative Code and Paragraph 5-202.11(A), 2009 FDA Food Code from Raw Poke Bar located in Ft Lauderdale. The above referenced F.A.C. addresses the requirement that each ...
• Department of Health
  • Board of Podiatric Medicine
    • variance or waiver filed by Carol A. Kartagener, Esquire. Petitioner is seeking a variance or waiver of Rule 64B18-12.006(3), Florida Administrative Code, which states that the fee for biennial renewal of an inactive license shall be three hundred ...
• Department of Economic Opportunity
  • Division of Community Development
    • waiver from the Town of Jennings, Florida. The Town petitioned the Department for a waiver of subparagraph 73C-23.0041(5)(c)2., F.A.C., concerning the citizen participation requirements for the Federal Fiscal Year 2015 Small Cities Community ...

4. Notices of Meetings, Workshops and Public Hearings

• Executive Office of the Governor
  • Division of Emergency Management
    • In accordance with the timeframe set forth in section 120.525, Florida Statutes, a Public Opening is hereby noticed within the timeline for the Invitation to bid (ITB-DEM-16-17-001) for FDEM Food and Beverage Service The Division reserves the ...
      • Hearing Meeting: William E. Sadowski Office Building 2555 Shumard Oak Blvd, Tallahassee, FL 32399
• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • Center for Independent Living in Central Florida, Inc.
    • General Board Meeting to discuss agency business.; Tuesday, July 26, 2016 @ 8:00 a.m.; 720 North Denning Drive, Winter Park, FL
      • Hearing Meeting: 720 North Denning Drive, Winter Park, FL
• Department of Education
  • Departmental
    • The State Apprenticeship Advisory Council will hold a meeting to discuss general items relating to apprenticeship in Florida. The agenda includes follow-up actions from previous council meetings on subjects of committee structure, assignments and ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Buena Vista Palace, 1900 E. Buena Vista Drive, Lake Buena Vista, Florida, 32830
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Board of Accountancy
    • The Board will meet to discuss appointment of a Peer Review Oversight Committee, consider applications, rules, and other general business.; Board Meeting: Thursday, July 28, 2016 at 2:00 p.m. until recessed. Board meeting: Friday, July 29, 2016 at 9:...
      • Hearing Meeting: Tampa Westshore Marriott 1001 Westshore Blvd. Tampa, FL 33607
• Department of Financial Services
  • OIR – Insurance Regulation
    • Metropolitan Life Insurance Company (“MetLife”) has requested statewide average rate increases for its LTC97, VIP1, VIP2(Era1), VIP2(Era 2), Group, and TIAA policy form series of Long-Term Care Insurance covering 22,796 Florida policyholders. The ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Kovens Conference Center, Room 114 Florida International University, Biscayne Bay Campus 3000 NE 151st Street, North Miami, Florida 33162 Kovens.fiu.edu
    • Unum Life Insurance Company of America (“Unum”) has requested statewide average rate increases for certain policies of comprehensive Long-Term Care Insurance covering 45,666 Florida policyholders. The below chart identifies the proposed rate ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Kovens Conference Center, Room 114 Florida International University, Biscayne Bay Campus 3000 NE 151st Street, North Miami, Florida 33162 Kovens.fiu.edu
• Regional Planning Councils
  • West Florida Regional Planning Council
    • Annual committee meeting to review and update the Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy. Meeting will also include a presentation and comment period for Florida-Alabama Transportation Planning Organization (TPO), Okaloosa-Walton TPO, and Bay ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Destin City Council Annex Chambers 4100 Indian Bayou Trail Destin, FL 32541
• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • Foundation for Indigent Guardianship
    • General Business Meeting; July 21, 2016; 1:30 pm - 4:30 pm EST; Hyatt Regency Pier 66, Mariner's Restaurant, 2301 SE 17th St., Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33316
      • Hearing Meeting: Hyatt Regency Pier 66, Mariner's Restaurant, 2301 SE 17th St., Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33316
  • Enterprise Florida, Inc.
    • The Board of Directors for the Florida Opportunity Fund announces a public meeting to which all persons are invited: Date and Time: Tuesday, July 12, 2016, 11:00 a.m. Location: South Conference Room Enterprise Florida, Inc. 800 ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Enterprise Florida
  • Walton County Health Department
    • Various Board Information; July 21,2016 @ 11:30 A.M.; Walton County Health Department
      • Hearing Meeting: Walton County Health Department
• Regional Planning Councils
  • Apalachee Regional Planning Council
    • To conduct the regular monthly business of the Apalachee Regional Planning Council.; Thursday, July 21, 2016, 10:30 am ET; ARPC Conference Room, 2507 Callaway Road, Suite 200, Tallahassee, FL 32303
      • Hearing Meeting: ARPC Conference Room, 2507 Callaway Road, Suite 200, Tallahassee, FL 32303
    • The regular quarterly meeting of the Apalachee Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC).; Tuesday, July 26, 2016, 10:00 am ET; Capital Area Chapter of the American Red Cross, 1115 Easterwood Drive, Tallahassee, FL 32311
      • Hearing Meeting: Capital Area Chapter of the American Red Cross, 1115 Easterwood Drive, Tallahassee, FL 32311
• Department of Health
  • Board of Chiropractic Medicine
    • Reconsiderations on cases previously heard by the panel.; Tuesday, July 26, 2016 at 1:00PM; Meet Me number: 1(888)670-3525; participant code: 7342425515
      • Hearing Meeting: Meet Me number: 1(888)670-3525; participant code: 7342425515
• Department of State
  • Division of Cultural Affairs
    • To review grant applications for the Visual Arts grants under the General Program Support and Specific Cultural Project Grant Programs.; Monday, August 22, 2016 9:00a.m.; This meeting will be held via teleconference. Please visit http://www.florida-...
      • Hearing Meeting: This meeting will be held via teleconference. Please visit http://www.florida-arts.org/documents/panels/teleconference.instructions.cfm for more instructions.
• Executive Office of the Governor
  • Departmental
    • Members of the Technology Workgroup will meet to conduct regular business of the workgroup.; July 15, 2016, 3:00pm - 5:00pm; Department of Children and Families, Building 1, Conference Room 132, 1317 Winewood Blvd., Tallahassee FL 32399
      • Hearing Meeting: Department of Children and Families, Building 1, Conference Room 132, 1317 Winewood Blvd., Tallahassee FL 32399
• Department of Environmental Protection
  • Departmental
    • This is a meeting of the OSTDS advisory committee associated with the Wekiva River, Rock Springs Run, and Little Wekiva Canal Basin Management Action Plan (BMAP). Meeting items will include technical discussions on possible approaches for addressing ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Public Works West Altamonte Operations Facility (Lake Lotus Training Room), 950 Calabria Drive, Altamonte Springs, FL 32714
• Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
  • Division of Agricultural Environmental Services
    • Review of the Florida Seed Law, Chapter 578, F.S.; July 29, 2016, 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.; University of Florida – Mid-Florida Research and Education Center, 2725 S Binion Rd, Apopka, FL 32703; Telephone No. (407) 884-2034
      • Hearing Meeting: University of Florida – Mid-Florida Research and Education Center, 2725 S Binion Rd, Apopka, FL 32703; Telephone No. (407) 884-2034
• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • Florida is for Veterans Inc.
    • Review and Approval of Legislative Budget Request for FY17-18 Review and Approval of Program Staff Requirements Join the call: www.uberconference.com/veteransflorida Dial in number: 877-619-2945 Alternate number: +1 850-610-2158 No PIN needed ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Teleconference
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Board of Professional Engineers
    • This is an amended notice. Although this meeting is open to the public, the Probable Cause Panel meeting may be closed consistent with law. The public portion of the meeting will be available by conference call. The call in number is 888-392-4560 (...
      • Hearing Meeting: Florida Board of Professional Engineers 2639 North Monroe St. Building B-112 Tallahassee, FL 32303
  • Board of Architecture and Interior Design
    • General Business.; July 25, 2016, 2:00 p.m.; To participate on the Telephone Conference Call contact Toll Free (888) 670-3525, enter conference passcode 6715298664 then #.
      • Hearing Meeting: To participate on the Telephone Conference Call contact Toll Free (888) 670-3525, enter conference passcode 6715298664 then #.

5. Notices of Petitions and Dispositions Regarding Declaratory Stat

• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Florida Building Commission
    • Ted Berman & Associates, LLC.; Petitioner seeks clarification as to whether an opening protection system that is tested & analyzed for load resistance would be within the exemption requirements of the above-referenced section.
    • Patriot Plumbing Corp of USA.; Petitioner seeks clarification as to whether the build out on the left front corner of a bathtub is considered a sidewall or an obstruction.
    • Deco-Flash.; Petitioner seeks clarification as to whether its product, a hybrid between a window buck & a window flashing, falls within the scope of the above-referenced rule.

6. Notices Regarding Bids, Proposals and Purchasing

• Department of Education
  • University of Florida
    • Department of Education, University of Florida
  • Florida Atlantic University
    • Department of Education, Florida Atlantic University

7. Miscellaneous

• Department of Health
  • Board of Nursing
    • Department of Health, Board of Nursing
  • 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
  • Board of Osteopathic Medicine
    • Department of Health, Board of Osteopathic Medicine
  • Board of Nursing
    • Department of Health, Board of Nursing
    • Department of Health, Board of Nursing
• Department of State
  • Division of Library and Information Services
    • Department of State, Division of Library and Information Services
• Department of Health
  • Board of Nursing
    • Department of Health, Board of Nursing