Vol. 46, No. 135 (07/13/2020)

1. Notices of Development of Proposed Rules and Negotiated Rulemaking

• Department of Environmental Protection
  • Departmental
    • The Department is initiating rulemaking to propose designating Grassy Waters Preserve (excluding the M canal) in Palm Beach County, Florida as an Outstanding Florida Water (OFW). OFWs receive additional regulatory protections as set forth in Rule 62-...
• Department of Health
  • Board of Massage Therapy
    • The Board proposes the development of a rule amendment due to legislation changes.
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • State Boxing Commission
    • This rule amendment is proposed to update the rule text regarding elbow pads.

2. Proposed Rules

• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Electrical Contractors' Licensing Board
    • The Board proposes the rule amendment to update language regarding reexamination.
      • Due of Comment: 8/3/2020
• Department of Transportation
  • Departmental
    • To revise and clarify permitting process for vegetation management at outdoor advertising signs.
      • Due of Comment: 8/3/2020
• Department of Health
  • Board of Optometry
    • The Board proposes the rule amendment to update the formulary of topical ocular pharmaceutical agents.
      • Due of Comment: 8/3/2020

3. Petitions and Dispositions Regarding Rule Variance or Waiver

• Department of Environmental Protection
  • Departmental
    • That it has issued an order on July 9, 2020 granting Lola Anne O’Neal Watkins’s Petition for a Variance. The Petition was received on April 10, 2020. Notice of receipt of this Petition was published in the Florida Administrative Register on April 16,...
• Department of State
  • Division of Library and Information Services
    • that it is denying the Southwest Florida Library Network’s Petition for Waiver of Rule 1B-2.011(c), F.A.C., filed on April 24, 2020. Notice of this Petition was published in the Florida Administrative Register on May 5, 2020, in Vol. 46, No. 88. The ...
  • Division of Historical Resources
    • notice that Amelia Research and Recovery, LLC's (Petitioner), petition for a variance of subsection 1A-31.0092(1), F.A.C., is denied without prejudice. The petition filed January 1, 2020, sought a variance of subsection 1A-31.0092(1), F.A.C., to ...
• Public Service Commission
  • Departmental
    • Public Service Commission, Departmental
• Agency for Health Care Administration
  • Health Facility and Agency Licensing
    • variance from subsection 59A-4.1265(5), F.A.C., from Manorcare Health Services - Venice to implement the Detailed Nursing Home Emergency Power Plan. The petition was assigned case number 2020009276. Any interested person or other agency may ...

4. Notices of Meetings, Workshops and Public Hearings

• Regional Utility Authorities
  • Tampa Bay Water - A Regional Water Supply Authority
    • A public meeting of the Selection Committee for Grant Funding & Legislative Assistance Contract No. 2021-004. As a part of the selection process, the Selection Committee will hear presentations and conduct interviews with short-listed forms in ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Following the direction of Governor DeSantis to avoid large in-person gatherings and to promote social distancing, this meeting will be conducted via tele-conference, which is free to the public to use. Interested parties may attend the meeting by dialing 1-888-585-9008 and entering room number 753-604-776. If the authority for this meeting to be conducted via tele-conference is rescinded, the meeting will be held at Tampa Bay Water Administrative Offices, 2575 Enterprise Road, Clearwater, Florida 33763.
• State Board of Administration
  • Departmental
    • General business of the Audit Committee. For more information regarding this meeting, please see our website at: www.sbafla.com.; Monday, August 3, 2020, 9:30 a.m. – conclusion of Business (EDT); Due to changing concerns surrounding COVID-19, the ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Due to changing concerns surrounding COVID-19, the meeting will be held virtually only. For more information and to attend this meeting, please register at the State Board of Administration’s website at www.sbafla.com prior to the meeting.
• Commission on Ethics
  • Departmental
    • Regular Commission Meeting; Friday, July 24, 2020, 12:00 p.m.; Room 110, Senate Office Building, 404 South Monroe Street, Tallahassee, FL. The Florida Channel will carry the meeting live on their website, https://thefloridachannel.org. Access the ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Room 110, Senate Office Building, 404 South Monroe Street, Tallahassee, FL. The Florida Channel will carry the meeting live on their website, https://thefloridachannel.org. Access the meeting by clicking the “LIVE STREAMS” tab under the date on the homepage. A link to the broadcast also will be posted on the Commission’s website, www.ethics.state.fl.us shortly before the meeting begins. Due to COVID-19, safeguards will be in place to protect the health, safety, and welfare of those in attendance. Seating will be in designated rows with a minimum of 3 empty seats between individuals to allow for social distancing. Masks are strongly encouraged and will be available on site, as well as hand sanitizer and disinfecting wipes. Visitors to Leon County should note there is a County mask/face covering ordinance currently in place, with certain exceptions.
• Board of Governors
  • Departmental
    • The Board of Governors and its committees will meet to conduct the regular business of the Board.; July 21, 2020, 1:00 p.m.; The Board will hold a virtual meeting which can be accessed via https://primetime.bluejeans.com/a2m/live-event/dfawbcyu or ...
      • Hearing Meeting: The Board will hold a virtual meeting which can be accessed via https://primetime.bluejeans.com/a2m/live-event/dfawbcyu or phone via 1(415) 466-7000 (US) PIN 5863790#
• Department of Children and Families
  • Departmental
    • on-going Charlotte County Community Alliance business.; Thursday, July 16, 2020 @ 9:00 am.; Conference Call in ONLY 1-888-585-9008 code: 191 850 997
      • Hearing Meeting: Conference Call in ONLY 1-888-585-9008 code: 191 850 997
• Regional Utility Authorities
  • Tampa Bay Water - A Regional Water Supply Authority
    • A public meeting of the Selection Committee for REGIONAL WATER QUALITY STUDY, CONTRACT NO. 2020-049. As a part of the selection process, the Selection Committee will hear presentations and conduct interviews with short-listed firms in order to ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Following the direction of Governor DeSantis to avoid large in-person gatherings and to promote social distancing, this meeting will be conducted via GoToMeeting, a media technology free for the public to use. Interested parties may attend the meeting by contacting Krista Simon at (727)791-2347 or ksimon@tampabaywater.org to obtain the meeting participation information and instructions.
• Department of Health
  • Division of Medical Quality Assurance
    • Probable Cause Panel Meeting. A meeting or portion of a probable cause panel meeting is public only if a case or cases are public by reason of reconsideration.; August 10, 2020 8:00 a.m. ET; CHANGE OF PLACE: Conference Calls: 1(888)585-9008; Then ...
      • Hearing Meeting: CHANGE OF PLACE: Conference Calls: 1(888)585-9008; Then enter Conference Room Number 564-341-766 followed by the # sign.
• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • Florida Independent Living Council
    • Business of the Committee Persons who want to be notified of such meetings may submit a request by contacting the Florida Independent Living Council, 1882 Capital Circle NE, Suite 202, Tallahassee, Florida 32308 Voicemail: (850)488-5624 Toll ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Join Zoom Meeting https://zoom.us/j/95940928046?pwd=RThGRUliS3k2MlRHazF5MjJyM1BGdz09 Meeting ID: 959 4092 8046 Password: 514292 One tap mobile +13126266799,,95940928046#,,,,0#,,514292# US (Chicago) +19292056099,,95940928046#,,,,0#,,514292# US (New York) Dial by your location +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) +1 929 205 6099 US (New York) +1 301 715 8592 US (Germantown) +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston) +1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose) +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma) Meeting ID: 959 4092 8046 Password: 514292 Find your local number: https://zoom.us/u/adhcz2ujhh
• Department of Children and Families
  • Departmental
    • On-going Collier County Community Alliance Meeting; Monday, July 20, 2020 at 12 noon CALL IN ONLY; CALL IN ONLY 1-888-585-9008 code 191-850-997
      • Hearing Meeting: CALL IN ONLY 1-888-585-9008 code 191-850-997
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Florida Building Commission
    • The Florida Building Commission will review and decide on Accessibility Waiver Applications and review, take up, and consider other matters that appear on the Commission’s agenda. Specifically, the Commission will address: Rule Workshop: Rule ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Meetings to be conducted using communications media technology, specifically teleconference and webinar. Join the meeting at https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/533378925 . Join the conference call: United States (toll-free) 1-866-899-4679, meeting ID/access code: 533-378-925; public point of access 2601 Blair Stone Road, Tallahassee, Florida.
• Water Management Districts
  • Southwest Florida Water Management District
    • Springs Coast Steering Committee Meeting. This meeting will be held via Microsoft Teams at https://bit.ly/38CEAlu follow the instructions to connect to the meeting. The public should use the web interface for Teams. Chrome is the recommended browser ...
      • Hearing Meeting: SWFWMD, 2379 Broad Street, Brooksville, FL 34604 (Staff only as currently SWFWMD offices are closed to the public due to the COVID-19 pandemic).
    • Note: Change of Time, Date and Place: Governing Board Meeting, Committee Meetings and Public Hearing: Consider SWFWMD business including adoption of proposed District millage rate for fiscal year 2021. All or part of this meeting may be conducted by ...
      • Hearing Meeting: SWFWMD, 2379 Broad Street, Brooksville, FL 34604 (Staff only as currently SWFWMD offices are closed to the public due to the COVID-19 pandemic). Members of the public may view the meeting online at WaterMatters.org and may listen and provide comments via phone at 888-585-9008 conference code 346-054-201. Additional instructions regarding viewing of and participation in the meeting are available on the SWFWMD website at WaterMatters.org or by calling 1-800-423-1476 and requesting assistance.
• Department of Health
  • Division of Medical Quality Assurance
    • General Business Meeting.; August 10, 2020, 9:00 a.m. E.T.; CHANGE OF PLACE: Conference Call: 1(888)585-9008; Then enter Conference Room Number 564-341-766 followed by the # sign.
      • Hearing Meeting: CHANGE OF PLACE: Conference Call: 1(888)585-9008; Then enter Conference Room Number 564-341-766 followed by the # sign.
  • Board of Medicine
    • To participate in the Board of Pharmacy’s committee in discussion and actions regarding HB 389.; Wednesday, July 29, 2020, at 9:00 AM ET; Conference Call In #: 1 (888) 585-9008 and Conference Room # 599-196-982
      • Hearing Meeting: Conference Call In #: 1 (888) 585-9008 and Conference Room # 599-196-982
    • General business of the Board. Meetings may be cancelled prior to the meeting date. Please check the Board Web Site at https://flboardofmedicine.gov/meeting-information/ for cancellations or changes to meeting dates or call the Board of Medicine at (...
      • Hearing Meeting: Conference Call In #: 1 (888) 585-9008, Conference Room: 432-162-565
  • Departmental
    • CMA Quarterly Board Meeting; July 24, 2020, 9:00 a.m.; Open Voice Conference: 1(888)585-9008 (toll-free), Conference Room: 344085830#
      • Hearing Meeting: Open Voice Conference: 1(888)585-9008 (toll-free), Conference Room: 344085830#
• Department of State
  • Division of Historical Resources
    • Fourth meeting of the Women’s Suffrage Centennial Commission.; July 20th, 2020 – 10:30 a.m. to conclusion.; Web Only Meeting. Registration URL: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/2963872539298839310 Webinar ID: 274-784-699 Phone #: (914) ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Web Only Meeting. Registration URL: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/2963872539298839310 Webinar ID: 274-784-699 Phone #: (914) 614-3221 Access Code: 771-493-336

5. Notices of Petitions and Dispositions Regarding Declaratory Stat

• Public Service Commission
  • Departmental
    • from Florida Power & Light Company (FPL) and Gulf Power Company (Gulf) on July 9, 2020.

6. Miscellaneous

• 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 State
  • Departmental
    • Department of State, Departmental