Vol. 43, No. 141 (07/21/2017)

1. Notices of Development of Proposed Rules and Negotiated Rulemaking

• Department of Health
  • Board of Pharmacy
    • The Board proposes the rule development and amendment to update the rule for any identified needed changes and to amend the rule to require and make clear that the compounding of human products (sterile and nonsterile) for office use must be in full ...
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Building Code Administrators and Inspectors Board
    • Changes existing rule to accommodate recent statutory modifications. Implements newly created internship program option for certification as inspector or plans examiner.
    • The rule is being amended to add a definition to the rule to address recent statutory change.
    • The proposed rule amendment is to modify the number of continuing education hours credited for attendance at board meeting.
• Department of Health
  • Board of Orthotists and Prosthetists
    • The rule is being amended due to a statutory mandate eliminating Continuing Education requirement for initial licensees to take a course in prevention of medical errors.

2. Proposed Rules

• Agency for Health Care Administration
  • Hospital and Nursing Home Reporting Systems and Other Provisions Relating to Hospitals
    • The agency is proposing these rule amendments to strike January 2010 references, update the internet submission URL, and change the Florida Center name effective July 1, 2016. The amendment deletes the initial due date extension and fine language; ...
      • Due of Comment: 8/11/2017
  • Cost Management and Control
    • The Agency is proposing these rule amendments to strike January 2010 references, update the internet submission URL, and change the Florida Center name effective July 1, 2016. The amendment adds provision for multiple Off-Site ED identifiers ...
      • Due of Comment: 8/11/2017

3. Notices of Changes, Corrections and Withdrawals

• Department of Education
  • State Board of Education
    • Educational Alternatives Programs
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Board of Professional Engineers
    • Procedures for Digitally Signing and Sealing Electronically Transmitted Plans, Specifications, Reports or Other Documents

4. Petitions and Dispositions Regarding Rule Variance or Waiver

• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Construction Industry Licensing Board
    • variance and waiver, filed by Fred R. Dudley, Esq., on behalf of Anthony LaCampo. Petitioner seeks a variance or waiver of Rules 61G4-12.011(11), 61G4-12.011(12), 61G4-15.006(1), and 61G4-15.0021(3), F.A.C., regarding the requirements for an ...
  • Division of Hotels and Restaurants
    • an Emergency Variance for Paragraph 61C-4.010(7) Florida Administrative Code and Paragraph 61C-4.010(6), Florida Administrative Code from Blackwell Enterprises Inc. located in West Palm Beach. The above referenced F.A.C. addresses the requirement ...
  • Board of Accountancy
    • of the issuance of an Order regarding the Petition for Waiver or Variance, filed on May 5, 2017, by Cristina Martell. The Notice of Petition for Waiver or Variance was published in Vol. 43, No. 95, of the May 16, 2017, Florida Administrative ...
    • of the issuance of an Order regarding the Petition for Waiver or Variance, filed on April 12, 2017, by Melvin Mathew. The Notice of Petition for Waiver or Variance was published in Vol. 43, No. 81, of the April 26, 2017, Florida Administrative ...
• Department of Health
  • Board of Clinical Laboratory Personnel
    • of the issuance of an Order regarding the Petition for Waiver or Variance, which was filed on November 2, 2016, by Debbie Jenkins. The Notice of Petition for Waiver or Variance was published in Volume 42, Number 235, of the December 16, 2016, ...
    • of the issuance of an Order regarding the Petition for Waiver or Variance, which was filed on April 13, 2017, by Darlene Keppel. The Notice of Petition for Waiver or Variance was published in Volume 43, Number 78, of the April 21, 2017, Florida ...
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Division of Hotels and Restaurants
    • On July 12, 2017 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 Milastro Enterprise LLC located in ...
• Department of Health
  • Board of Physical Therapy Practice
    • Variance or Waiver filed by Nestor Mora Casares. Petitioner seeks a variance or waiver of Rule 64B17-3.007, F.A.C., regarding licensure as a physical therapist to get Florida Board approval for FCCPT (Foreign Credentialing Commission on Physical ...

5. Notices of Meetings, Workshops and Public Hearings

• Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
  • Division of Administration
    • This is a meeting of the Executive Committee to discuss general business.; Thursday, August 3, 2017, 3:00 p.m.; Florida Horse Park; 11008 S Highway 475; Ocala FL 34480
      • Hearing Meeting: Florida Horse Park; 11008 S Highway 475; Ocala FL 34480
• Department of State
  • Division of Cultural Affairs
    • To review and score grant applications for the 2018-2019 Multidisciplinary Projects grants under the General Program Support and Specific Cultural Project Grant Programs.; August 22, 2017, 9:00 a.m. until conclusion; This meeting will be held via ...
      • Hearing Meeting: This meeting will be held via teleconference.
    • To review and score grant applications for the 2018-2019 Multidisciplinary Level 1 grants under the General Program Support and Specific Cultural Project Grant Programs.; August 23, 2017, 9:00 a.m. until conclusion.; This meeting will be held via ...
      • Hearing Meeting: This meeting will be held via teleconference.
• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • Florida Self-Insurers Guaranty Association
    • General Business.; Tuesday, August 8, 2017, 12:00 Noon; Orlando World Center Marriott, 8701 World Center Drive, Orlando Florida
      • Hearing Meeting: Orlando World Center Marriott, 8701 World Center Drive, Orlando Florida
    • The Board of Directors will meet to discuss general business of the Association.; Tuesday, August 8, 2017, 2:30 p.m.; Orlando World Center Marriott, 8701 World Center Drive, Orlando, Florida
      • Hearing Meeting: Orlando World Center Marriott, 8701 World Center Drive, Orlando, Florida
• 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 the Invitation to Bid (ITB) 17B-017 - 2017 AERIAL SITE PREPARATION PROJECT.; August 2, 2017, 2:00 P.M. EDT; ...
      • Hearing Meeting: District Headquarters, 81 Water Management Drive, Havana, FL 32333
  • Southwest Florida Water Management District
    • Regular monthly meeting to obtain feedback from interested persons on current pending permit applications. The agenda is available at www.watermatters.org/calendar/calendar.php/; Aug 2, 2017, 9:00 a.m.; 7601 HWY 301 N, Tampa, FL 33637
      • Hearing Meeting: 7601 HWY 301 N, Tampa, FL 33637
• Department of Education
  • Education Practices Commission
    • The Hearing Panel of the Education Practices Commission will consider final agency action in matters dealing with the disciplining of certified educators. The Phone Hearing Committee Meeting will be to discuss the phone hearing and processes.; A ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Phone Hearing U.S. Toll Free: (888) 419-5570 Participant passcode: 827 268 62 Phone Hearing Committee Meeting U.S. Toll Free: (877) 809-7265 Participant passcode: 217 461 59#
• Department of Children and Families
  • Agency for Persons with Disabilities
    • A meeting to fulfill the duties of the Task Force on Transportation Disadvantaged pursuant to CH. 2017-71, Laws of Florida; August 2, 2017, 9:00am-4:00pm; 404 South Monroe Street, Senate Office Building, Room 401, Tallahassee, Florida 32301
      • Hearing Meeting: 404 South Monroe Street, Senate Office Building, Room 401, Tallahassee, Florida 32301
• Florida Housing Finance Corporation
  • Departmental
    • To conduct a TEFRA hearing concerning the potential future issuance of a tax-exempt bonds by Florida Housing to provide additional financing for the acquisition, construction or rehabilitation of the following multifamily residential rental ...
      • Hearing Meeting: The offices of Florida Housing Finance Corporation, 227 North Bronough Street, Suite 5000, Tallahassee, Florida 32301
• Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
  • Division of Administration
    • This is a meeting of the Biosecurity Committee to discuss general business.; Thursday, August 3, 2017, 10:00 a.m.; Florida Agriculture Center and Horse Park; 11008 S. Highway 475; Ocala, FL 34480
      • Hearing Meeting: Florida Agriculture Center and Horse Park; 11008 S. Highway 475; Ocala, FL 34480
• Department of Health
  • Departmental
    • The Special Needs Shelter Interagency Committee Meeting is being hosted by the Florida Department of Health, Bureau of Preparedness and Response, to identify and resolve challenges related to special needs shelters that are not currently addressed ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Department of Health, 4025 Esplanade Way, Capital Circle Office Center (CCOC), Conference Room 301, Tallahassee, FL 32399; conference call-in number: (888)670-3525, participant PIN: 7921255877#
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Florida Real Estate Commission
    • Official business of Commission –topics include proposed legislation affecting Chapter 475, Part I, F.S., Chapter 61J2 rule discussion to include the annual rules review for the Annual Regulatory Plan, budget discussions, escrow disbursement ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Zora Neale Hurston Building, North Tower, Suite N901, 400 West Robinson Street, Orlando, Florida 32801
• Public Service Commission
  • Departmental
    • To consider those matters ready for decision. LEGAL AUTHORITY AND JURISDICTION: Chapters 120, 350, 364, 366, and 367, F.S. Persons who may be affected by Commission action on certain items on the Conference agenda may be allowed to address the ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Room 148, Betty Easley Conference Center, 4075 Esplanade Way, Tallahassee, Florida.
    • To discuss and make decisions on matters affecting Commission operations. Internal Affairs Agendas and FPSC contact information is available at www.floridapsc.com. ADA: In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, persons needing a ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Room 105, Gerald L. Gunter Building, 2540 Shumard Oak Boulevard, Tallahassee, Florida.
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Florida Real Estate Commission
    • The Probable Cause Panel will meet 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. All or part of this meeting may be conducted as a ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Zora Neale Hurston Building, North Tower, Suite N901, 400 West Robinson Street, Orlando, Florida 32801
• Public Service Commission
  • Departmental
    • To consider and make a decision regarding the application for increase in water and wastewater rates in Charlotte, Highlands, Lake, Lee, Marion, Orange, Pasco, Pinellas, Polk, and Seminole Counties by Utilities, Inc. of Florida. LEGAL AUTHORITY ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Room 148, Betty Easley Conference Center, 4075 Esplanade Way, Tallahassee, Florida.
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Board of Cosmetology
    • General board business.; September 12, 2017, 3:30 p.m.; Conference Number: 1-888-670-3525. Participant Code: 7335214083#.
      • Hearing Meeting: Conference Number: 1-888-670-3525. Participant Code: 7335214083#.

6. Notices of Petitions and Dispositions Regarding Declaratory Stat

• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Construction Industry Licensing Board
    • Robert C. Meacham, Esq., on behalf of South Bay Builders, LLC, on July 5, 2017.; Petitioner is a Certified Building Contractor seeking a determination from the Board regarding whether Petitioner can subcontract the portion of the work on a contract (...
• Department of Environmental Protection
  • Departmental
    • 19216784

7. Notices Regarding Bids, Proposals and Purchasing

• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • City of Miami
    • Other Agencies and Organizations, City of Miami
• Department of Education
  • Departmental
    • Department of Education, Departmental
  • University of North Florida
    • Department of Education, University of North Florida

8. Miscellaneous

• Agency for Health Care Administration
  • Certificate of Need
    • Agency for Health Care Administration, Certificate of Need
    • Agency for Health Care Administration, Certificate of Need
    • Agency for Health Care Administration, Certificate of Need
• Department of Economic Opportunity
  • Division of Community Development
    • Department of Economic Opportunity, Division of Community Development
• Department of State
  • Departmental
    • Department of State, Departmental