Vol. 44, No. 135 (07/12/2018)

1. Notices of Development of Proposed Rules and Negotiated Rulemaking

• Department of Health
  • Board of Optometry
    • The Board proposes the development to determine if there are any needed updates to the continuing education requirements.
  • Board of Chiropractic Medicine
    • The purpose of the amendment is to update the language, and revise the incorporated form.
    • The purpose of the amendment is to update the language and revise the incorporated application form.

2. Proposed Rules

• Department of Financial Services
  • OIR – Insurance Regulation
    • This rule is being amended to remove the requirement that insurers report the refusal or limitation of annuity contracts based on the applicant’s past or future lawful foreign travel.
      • Due of Comment: 8/2/2018
    • The amendment incorporates by reference new editions of standards developed by the American Institute of CPAs that apply to annual audited financial statements.
      • Due of Comment: 8/2/2018
    • The amendment would conform to a change in statute by removing an obsolete requirement that a portion of filing fees for prepaid health clinics be remitted to the Department of Health.
      • Due of Comment: 8/2/2018

3. Notices of Changes, Corrections and Withdrawals

• Department of Financial Services
  • Division of Funeral, Cemetery, and Consumer Services
    • Disciplinary Guidelines and Penalties for Funeral Directors and Establishments, Embalmers, Removal Services, Refrigeration Services, Direct Disposers and Establishments, and Cinerator Facilities.
    • Disciplinary Guidelines and Penalties for Funeral Directors and Establishments, Embalmers, Removal Services, Refrigeration Services, Direct Disposers and Establishments, and Cinerator Facilities.

4. Petitions and Dispositions Regarding Rule Variance or Waiver

• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Division of Hotels and Restaurants
    • On July 2, 2018 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 You Are Amazing Inc. located in ...
• Department of Health
  • Division of Environmental Health
    • that it has granted a petition, which was filed on March 9, 2018, by Travis Deering, on behalf of ProMed Waste Solutions, LLC. The Petitioner sought a Temporary Variance from Rule 64E-16.005(1), of the Florida Administrative Code, requiring ...
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Division of Hotels and Restaurants
    • an Emergency Variance for Subparagraph 61C-1.004(1)(a), Florida Administrative Code and Paragraph 5-202.11(A), 2009 FDA Food Code from Holiday Village of Sandpiper Inc. located in Port St. Lucie. The above referenced F.A.C. addresses the ...
• Water Management Districts
  • Suwannee River Water Management District
    • that a final order has been issued. This order (18-0003) grants variance under Section 120.542, F.S. to Judith Robarts, 229 SE Nancy Avenue, Branford, FL 32008, for construction within the 75-foot setback from the top of the riverbank in Lafayette ...
• Florida Housing Finance Corporation
  • Departmental
    • waiver of Rule 67-48.004(3)(g) from Marathon Key Housing Partners, LP requesting a waiver to allow it to adjust the Development Type from Townhouses to Garden Apartments.

5. Notices of Meetings, Workshops and Public Hearings

• Agency for Health Care Administration
  • Departmental
    • Healthcare leaders and Florida Heath Information Exchanges sharing real world experiences and implementing solutions for data exchange. Panel discussions will focus on HIE both statewide and nationally, with speakers from across the health care ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Nemours Children’s Hospital, 13535 Nemours Pkwy Orlando, FL 32827
• Department of Children and Families
  • Departmental
    • Debriefing Meeting of the Evaluators and ranking of the replies. No public comment will be accepted.; July 24, 2018, 1:00p.m.; 400 W. Robinson Street South Tower, Room 907 Orlando, FL 32801 Conference number: 1-888-670-3525 Code: 7027600829
      • Hearing Meeting: 400 W. Robinson Street South Tower, Room 907 Orlando, FL 32801 Conference number: 1-888-670-3525 Code: 7027600829
• Department of Education
  • State Board of Education
    • Quarterly meeting of the Florida Rehabilitation Council for the Blind.; July 26, 2018 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. July 27, 2018 9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.; Hilton Orlando 6001 Destination Parkway Orlando, FL 32819 By Phone: 1(888)670-3525, Passcode: ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Hilton Orlando 6001 Destination Parkway Orlando, FL 32819 By Phone: 1(888)670-3525, Passcode: 1242528392#
    • Public Forum for consumer input on the effectiveness of services provided by the Florida Division of Blind Services in assisting individuals with visual impairments achieve employment and independence under Title I of the Rehab Act.; July 26, 2018, ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Hilton Orlando 6001 Destination Parkway Orlando, FL 32819 Participate by phone: 888-670-3525, Passcode: 1242528392#
• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • FLORIDA WATEREUSE ASSOCIATION
    • The purpose of this workshop is to further develop and refine regulatory framework recommendations for the implementation for potable reuse in Florida. Potable reuse is an innovative and sustainable water supply alternative used to secure Florida’s ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Osceola County UF/IFAS Extension, 1921 Kissimmee Valley Lane, Kissimmee, FL 34744.
• Department of Education
  • Education Practices Commission
    • The Hearing Panels of the Education Practices Commission will consider final agency action in matters dealing with the disciplining of certified educators. The All Member Training is being held to train members of the Commission.; A Teacher Hearing ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Hyatt Regency 5001 Coconut Road Bonita Springs, Florida 34134 (239) 444-1234
• Department of Health
  • Division of Children's Medical Services
    • The Committee will address administrative issues, review cases, and discuss the CADR Action Plan. A portion of the meeting is required by Section 383.412(3) (a), F.S. to be closed to the public to allow the Committee to discuss information that is ...
      • Hearing Meeting: State Attorney's Office 411 South Second Street, Ft. Pierce, FL 34950
• Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission
  • Freshwater Fish and Wildlife
    • The Commission will present Draft Rules for native Florida Mammals. These rules will cover species like the Southern Fox Squirrel, the Eastern Chipmunk, the Homosassa Shrew, Florida mice, Mink, Bats, Southeastern Flying Squirrels, and Southeastern ...
      • Hearing Meeting: July 27th - This is the first of two workshops that will also be broadcast via webinar. Both workshops will present the same information and have staff on site to answer questions. Information will be available at http://myfwc.com/wildlifehabitats/imperiled. Participation in the webinar will require access to a computer AND access to a telephone. Those that do not have computer access can listen in on the phone. Persons wanting to participate in person at the following location where staff also will be available to accept comments. Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, 1239 SW 10th Street, Conference Room, Ocala, FL 34471. The workshop will be broadcast online at http://fwc.adobeconnect.com/taxa_coordination/ and by conference line (888) 670-3525, participant code 703-646-4874 # July 31st- This is the second of two workshops that will also be broadcast via webinar. Both workshops will present the same information and have staff on site to answer questions. Information will be available at http://myfwc.com/wildlifehabitats/imperiled. Participation in the webinar will require access to a computer AND access to a telephone. Those that do not have computer access can listen in on the phone. Persons wanting to participate in person at the following location where staff also will be available to accept comments. Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, 1239 SW 10th Street, Conference Room, Ocala, FL 34471. The workshop will be broadcast online at http://fwc.adobeconnect.com/taxa_coordination/ and by conference line (888) 670-3525, participant code 703-646-4874 #
• Water Management Districts
  • Northwest Florida Water Management District
    • In accordance with the timeframe set forth in section 120.525, Florida Statutes, a public opening is hereby noticed within the timeline for Invitation to Bid (ITB) 18B-009, 2018 SITE PREP HERBICIDE TREATMENT.; July 25, 2018, 2:00 P.M. EDT; District ...
      • Hearing Meeting: District Headquarters, 81 Water Management Drive, Havana, Florida 32333-4712
• Department of Elder Affairs
  • Division of Volunteer and Community Services
    • Meeting of the Dementia Cure and Care Initiative Task force for the City of Orlando. The goal of the DCCI Task force is to engage communities across the state to be more dementia friendly, promote better care for Floridians affected by dementia, and ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Pine Hills Community Center, 6408 Jennings Road Building B, Orlando, FL 32818; telephone conference: 1(888)670-3525, participant code: 649 992 7145
• Department of Financial Services
  • Departmental
    • The Florida PALM Executive Steering Committee will meet to discuss the status of the Florida PALM Project.; Wednesday, July 25, 2018; 2 – 4 p.m., Eastern Daylight Time; Department of Revenue, 2450 Shumard Oak Boulevard, Building 2, Room 1250, ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Department of Revenue, 2450 Shumard Oak Boulevard, Building 2, Room 1250, Tallahassee, Florida 32399.
• Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
  • Division of Consumer Services
    • Board of Professional Surveyors and Mappers Committee Meetings and General Business Meeting.; August 1, 2018, 4:00 p.m., Probable Cause Panel. The Probable Cause Panel meeting is closed to the public except for portions, if any, which deal with ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Hilton Cocoa Beach Oceanfront, 1550 North Atlantic Avenue, Cocoa Beach, FL 32931
• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • Florida Surplus Asset Fund Trust
    • A. BUSINESS ITEMS 1. Call to Order/ Roll Call 2. Public Comments 3. Participant and Guest Introductions B. OTHER ITEMS 1. Administrator Review of Marketing Plan 2. Strategic Planning Discussion 3. Chairman’s Comments – July Visit to PMA 4....
      • Hearing Meeting: City of Tamarac, 7525 NW 88th Avenue, Tamarac, FL 33321
    • A. BUSINESS ITEMS 1. Call to Order/ Roll Call 2. Public Comments 3. Approval Prior Board Meeting Minutes (a) April 26, 2018 4. Participant and Guest Introductions 5. Board appointment of open seat B. OTHER ITEMS 1. Investment Advisor/...
      • Hearing Meeting: City of Tamarac, 7525 NW 88th Avenue Tamarac, FL 33321
• Department of Health
  • Board of Dentistry
    • Probable Cause Panel with reconsiderations.; September 7, 2018 at 1:00 p.m. ET; (888) 670-3525 when prompted, enter conference code 4552635641#
      • Hearing Meeting: (888) 670-3525 when prompted, enter conference code 4552635641#
  • Board of Optometry
    • Probable Cause Panel; August 2, 2018, 9:00 a.m.; (888) 670-3525 7342425515 participant code
      • Hearing Meeting: (888) 670-3525 7342425515 participant code
• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • Florida Birth-Related Neurological Injury Compensation Association
    • General; July 28, 2018, 10:00 a.m.; Hyatt Regency Orlando International Airport 9300 Jeff Fuqua Blvd Orlando, FL 32827 407-825-1234
      • Hearing Meeting: Hyatt Regency Orlando International Airport 9300 Jeff Fuqua Blvd Orlando, FL 32827 407-825-1234
• Department of Health
  • Division of Children's Medical Services
    • The meeting scheduled for July 27, 2018 has been canceled. Meetings will resume in August.; The meeting scheduled for July 27, 2018 has been canceled. Meetings will resume in August.; District 9 Medical Examiner’s Office, 2350 East Michigan Street, ...
      • Hearing Meeting: District 9 Medical Examiner’s Office, 2350 East Michigan Street, Orlando, FL 32806

6. Notices Regarding Bids, Proposals and Purchasing

• Department of Military Affairs
  • Departmental
    • Department of Military Affairs, Departmental
• Regional Planning Councils
  • Southwest Florida Regional Planning Council
    • Regional Planning Councils, Southwest Florida Regional Planning Council
• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • Wharton-Smith, Inc.
    • Other Agencies and Organizations, Wharton-Smith, Inc.

7. Miscellaneous

• Department of Environmental Protection
  • Departmental
    • Department of Environmental Protection, Departmental
• Department of State
  • Departmental
    • Department of State, Departmental