Vol. 45, No. 142 (07/23/2019)

1. Notices of Development of Proposed Rules and Negotiated Rulemaking

• Department of State
  • Division of Elections
    • The proposed changes are to conform to statutory changes in Chapter 2019-162, Laws of Florida, which amends sections 97.052 and 97.053, Florida Statutes. The law requires three separate affirmation boxes relating to felony conviction status for ...
    • This rule will require statewide use of Spanish language ballots because the state's Puerto Rican American population has increased since the devastation of Hurricane Maria in September 2017, but there is currently no uniformity in Spanish-language ...
    • This rule will amend the incorporated polling place procedures manual to require statewide Spanish-language assistance at the polls because the state's Puerto Rican American population has increased since the devastation of Hurricane Maria in ...
• Department of Health
  • Board of Occupational Therapy
    • The proposed rule amendment updates the rule to make the rule references current.
• Agency for Health Care Administration
  • Health Facility and Agency Licensing
    • This rule covers application procedures to apply for exemption from licensure as a health care clinic. The Agency proposes to update and clarify language on the application incorporated into this rule to align with current licensure procedures.

2. Proposed Rules

• Department of Health
  • Board of Clinical Laboratory Personnel
    • The Board proposes the rule amendment to remove the reference to Rule Chapter 59A-7, F.A.C., from the rule text.
      • Due of Comment: 8/13/2019
    • The Board proposes the rule amendment to remove reference to a rule that is no longer required.
      • Due of Comment: 8/13/2019
    • The Board proposes the rule amendment to update the language to include the postal and electronic address of the department for licensees to provide their change of address.
      • Due of Comment: 8/13/2019

3. Petitions and Dispositions Regarding Rule Variance or Waiver

• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • 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 A1A Burrito Works Inc. located in Flagler Beach. The above referenced F.A.C. addresses the requirement that at ...
  • Board of Accountancy
    • variance or waiver filed by Jennyfer Urbina. Petitioner seeks a permanent variance or waiver of rule 61H1-28.0052(1)(b), F.A.C., regarding the timeframes with respect to the CPA Examination, which requires that candidates must pass all four sections ...
• Department of Health
  • Board of Osteopathic Medicine
    • waiver or variance filed by Stacy L. Greenspan, D.O., from Rule 64B15-13.001, F.A.C., with regard to the requirement for biennial renewal CME to be in live lecture format. Comments on this petition should be filed with the Board of Osteopathic ...

4. Notices of Meetings, Workshops and Public Hearings

• Department of Health
  • Division of Children's Medical Services
    • The Florida Genetics and Newborn Screening (NBS) Advisory Council Task Force will be conducting a conference call to discuss NBS Telehealth for the purpose of the 2019 General Appropriations Act proviso language.; July 29, 2019, 11:00 a.m.; ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Conference Call 1(888)299-2873, Conference room code 983-821-887
• Department of Legal Affairs
  • Departmental
    • Council Business; Wednesday, August 21, 2019, 1:00 PM until conclusion; Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office, 2310 N. Falkenburg Road, Tampa, FL 33619
      • Hearing Meeting: Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office, 2310 N. Falkenburg Road, Tampa, FL 33619
    • Members of the Statewide Council on Human Trafficking will be participating in the Human Trafficking Summit.; Monday, September 30, 2019, 8:30 AM until conclusion; Hyatt Regency Orlando, 9801 International Drive, Orlando, Florida 32819
      • Hearing Meeting: Hyatt Regency Orlando, 9801 International Drive, Orlando, Florida 32819
• Department of Children and Families
  • Departmental
    • GENERAL SUBJECT MATTER TO BE CONSIDERED: The DCF Request for Proposal (RFP) #052019DB1 Children Abuse And Prevention Treatment Act (CAPTA) – Home Visitation for Substance-Affected Infants and their Families. The RFP was advertised on the DMS Vendor ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Conference Call Line (888) 585-9008, Room Number: 810 716 544
• 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 31, 2019, 9:30 a.m.; Reemployment Assistance Appeals Commission, ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Reemployment Assistance Appeals Commission, 101 Rhyne Building, 2740 Centerview Drive, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-4151.
• Public Service Commission
  • Departmental
    • The purpose of the meeting is to give customers and other interested persons an opportunity to offer comments regarding the proposed rate increase and to ask questions and comment on other issues.; Wednesday, August 7, 2019, 6:00 p.m.; Tavares Civic ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Tavares Civic Center, 100 E. Caroline Street, Tavares, FL 32778
• Florida Housing Finance Corporation
  • Departmental
    • The workshop will be held to solicit comments and suggestions from interested persons relative to Florida Housing’s proposed RFA 2019-116 for SAIL Financing of Affordable Multifamily Housing Developments to be used in Conjunction with Tax-Exempt ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Florida Housing Finance Corporation, 227 North Bronough Street, Tallahassee, Florida, 32301-1329. The meeting will be accessible via phone. The call-in information is available on the Corporation Webpage https://www.floridahousing.org/programs/developers-multifamily-programs/competitive/2019/2019-116
    • The workshop will discuss a Request for Applications (RFA) to finance the construction of small Permanent Supportive Housing Developments. Grant funding will be made available to Non-Profit organizations that have a primary mission which includes ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Florida Housing Finance Corporation, 227 North Bronough Street, Tallahassee, Florida, 32301-1329. The meeting will also be accessible via phone. The call-in information is available on the Corporation webpage https://www.floridahousing.org/programs/developers-multifamily-programs/competitive/2019/2019-117
    • The workshop will discuss a Request for Applications (RFA) 2019-115 Housing Credit financing for the Preservation of existing affordable multifamily housing developments.; August 14, 2019, 2:00 p.m.; Florida Housing Finance Corporation, 227 North ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Florida Housing Finance Corporation, 227 North Bronough Street, Tallahassee, Florida, 32301-1329. The meeting will also be accessible via phone. The call-in information is available on the Corporation webpage https://www.floridahousing.org/programs/developers-multifamily-programs/competitive/2019/2019-115
• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • Florida Independent Living Council
    • Business of the Committees Persons who want to be notified of such meetings may request to be put on the mailing list for such notices by writing to Jenny Bopp at jenny@floridasilc.org; Monday, August 19, 2019, 10:00-11:00 A.M. MEETING: Finance ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Call in: 1-888-585-9008 Code: 605-155-637 1882 Capital Circle NE, Tallahassee, FL 32308
• Metropolitan Planning Organizations
  • Departmental
    • 9am: Roundtable discussion of staffing issues of MPOs and opportunities to share staff resources. 10am: Roundtable discussion of the current state of premium transit services in Florida.; Wednesday, July 31, 2019; 9-10am Small and Medium sized MPOs ...
      • Hearing Meeting: MetroPlan Orlando Office, 250 South Orange Ave., Orlando FL 32801
• Department of Children and Families
  • Mental Health Program
    • RFP051019DSET1 – Partnership for Success (PFS) – Opioid Overdose Prevention Awareness Campaign - Evaluators will verify their scoring of each proposal received by the deadline stated in the RFP and develop a ranking of to serve as a recommendation ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Department of Children and Families, 1317 Winewood Blvd. Bldg. 6 Conference Room A, Tallahassee, FL 32399-0700, Conference Call #1-888-585-9008, Participant Code: 890-576-349
• Department of Environmental Protection
  • Departmental
    • This is a public meeting for interested stakeholders to discuss the Lake Okeechobee Basin Management Action Plan (BMAP). The BMAP is the means for implementation of the adopted Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL). The primary purposes of this meeting ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Williamson Conference and Education Center, IRSC - Dixon Hendry Campus, 2229 NW 9th Ave., Okeechobee, FL 34972
• Department of Management Services
  • Commission on Human Relations
    • This meeting will be held to discuss the daily functions and activities of the Commission.; Monday, July 29, 2019 at 3:00 pm.; Call 888-585-9008, and when prompted enter conference room number 413-187-475, followed by the # key.
      • Hearing Meeting: Call 888-585-9008, and when prompted enter conference room number 413-187-475, followed by the # key.
• Executive Office of the Governor
  • Departmental
    • The State Board of Administration will take action on matters duly presented on its agenda, which may include such matters as Executive Director’s reports; approval of fiscal sufficiency of state bond issues; approval of sale of local bonds at an ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Cabinet Meeting Room, Lower Level, The Capitol, Tallahassee, Florida

5. Notices Regarding Bids, Proposals and Purchasing

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

6. Miscellaneous

• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • Liberty County Clerk of Court
    • Other Agencies and Organizations, Liberty County Clerk of Court
• Department of Economic Opportunity
  • Division of Community Development
    • Department of Economic Opportunity, Division of Community Development
• Department of Management Services
  • Commission on Human Relations
    • Department of Management Services, Commission on Human Relations
• 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 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 Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles, Division of Motor Vehicles
• Department of State
  • Departmental
    • Department of State, Departmental