Vol. 43, No. 143 (07/25/2017)

1. Notices of Development of Proposed Rules and Negotiated Rulemaking

• Department of Environmental Protection
  • Departmental
    • The purpose and effect of this rule development is to revise the required data collecting and reporting methods, including forms in Chapter 62-716, F. A. C.
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Construction Industry Licensing Board
    • The proposed rule development is being filed to update fees.
  • Florida Building Commission
    • Department of Business and Professional Regulation, Florida Building Commission
• Department of Education
  • State Board of Education
    • To revise the date by which the Department is required to post the populated Uniform Assessment Calendar for the following two years. The rule currently states that the calendars must be posted by August 1 of each year. However, House Bill 7069 (...

2. Proposed Rules

• Department of Health
  • Board of Nursing
    • The purpose of the rule amendment is to delete unnecessarily repetitive language and obsolete violations, and add an additional violation that can be handled with an alternative to the disciplinary process set forth in Section 456.073.
      • Due of Comment: 8/15/2017
• Department of Education
  • State Board of Education
    • To incorporate by reference the full-time equivalent (FTE) student membership reporting instructions publication (FTE General Instructions), including an appendix describing eligibility and reporting requirements for student transportation for ...
      • Due of Comment: 8/15/2017
• Department of Health
  • Board of Dentistry
    • The Board proposes the rule amendment to update terminology related to the use of sedation in the practice of dentistry.
      • Due of Comment: 8/15/2017

3. Notices of Changes, Corrections and Withdrawals

• Department of Transportation
  • Departmental
    • Wireless Facilities
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Board of Professional Engineers
    • Certificates of Authorization

4. Petitions and Dispositions Regarding Rule Variance or Waiver

• 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 Sphinx Enterprises Inc. located in ...
• Agency for Health Care Administration
  • Certificate of Need
    • emergency variance from Rule 59C-1.044, F.A.C., filed by Public Health Trust of Miami-Dade County, Florida. The name of the Petitioner seeking the variance is the Public Health Trust of Miami-Dade County, Florida. The case number assigned at the ...

5. Notices of Meetings, Workshops and Public Hearings

• Department of State
  • Division of Cultural Affairs
    • To review and score grant applications for the 2018-2019 Multidisciplinary Level 3 grants under the General Program Support and Specific Cultural Project Grant Programs.; August 25, 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
  • Escambia County Board of County Commissioners
    • This public meeting is an opportunity for the public to learn about the Beulah Beltway Alternative Corridor Evaluation Study findings. The proposed Beulah Beltway project is a new four-lane divided high speed controlled or limited access arterial ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Plainview Baptist Church, 1101 West Nine Mile Road, Pensacola, Florida 32534
  • QCAusa
    • The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) is holding an East and South Hillsborough County and Polk County Community Working Groups meeting on Tuesday, August 15 at 5:30 p.m. at Sheraton Suites, Palm Room, 10221 Princess Palm Avenue, Tampa, FL ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Sheraton Suites, Palm Room 10221 Princess Palm Avenue Tampa, FL 33610
• Department of Health
  • Departmental
    • The Biomedical Research Advisory Council will finalize the peer review panels for the review of FY 2017-2018 Bankhead-Coley and James and Esther King research grant proposals.; January 8, 2018, 11:00 a.m. EST; Conference call-in number: 1-888-670-...
      • Hearing Meeting: Conference call-in number: 1-888-670-3525 Participant passcode: 5311418626 then #
• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • Florida Commission on Access to Civil Justice
    • The Committee will discuss Access to Civil Justice initiatives / programs: Court Navigators, Legal Wellness Program, and will hear a presentation from the Florida Legal Insurance Plan, a non for profit.; Friday, July 28th, 2017, 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p....
      • Hearing Meeting: Phone conference: please dial 1-888-376-5055; pin #: 4533883354#
• Agency for Health Care Administration
  • Health Facility and Agency Licensing
    • The Agency proposes to open a new section of rule regarding price transparency and patient billing per s.395.301, Florida Statutes.; Tuesday, August 15, 2017, 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm; Agency for Health Care Administration, Conference Room D, 2727 Mahan ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Agency for Health Care Administration, Conference Room D, 2727 Mahan Drive, Building #3, Tallahassee, FL 32308. Interested parties that would like to join the hearing by phone can do so by using a call-in number and passcode: Call-in Number: 1(888)670-3525, Participant Passcode: 8032219783#
    • The Agency proposes to open a new section of rule regarding price transparency and patient billing per s.395.301, Florida Statutes.; Tuesday, August 15, 2017, 2:30 pm – 4:00 pm; Agency for Health Care Administration, Conference Room D, 2727 Mahan ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Agency for Health Care Administration, Conference Room D, 2727 Mahan Drive, Building #3, Tallahassee, FL 32308. Interested parties that would like to join the hearing by phone can do so by using a call-in number and passcode: Call-in Number: 1(888)670-3525, Participant Passcode: 8032219783#
• Department of Management Services
  • E911 Board
    • Matters relating to the Florida E911 Board.; August 16,2017 9am to conclusion of business; Teleconference Meeting Call in number: 1(888) 670-3525 Participant Code : 2323004133 You many also join the meeting using Citrix GOTO meeting, using your ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Teleconference Meeting Call in number: 1(888) 670-3525 Participant Code : 2323004133 You many also join the meeting using Citrix GOTO meeting, using your computer, tablet or smartphone http://globalgotomeeting.con/join/802085821
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Florida Building Commission
    • The Florida Building Commission will review and decide on Accessibility Waiver Applications, review, and take up and consider other matters that appear on the Commission’s agenda. Specifically, the Commission will address: Accessibility Waiver ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Embassy Suites Hotel, 950 South Ocean Drive, Deerfield Beach, Florida 33441
• Department of Education
  • Departmental
    • General FRC Business; August 24, 2017, 4:00 - 6:30 p.m.; Conference Call Number (888) 670-3525 and Code (7513637441).
      • Hearing Meeting: Conference Call Number (888) 670-3525 and Code (7513637441).
    • General FRC Business; September 14, 2017, 4:00 - 6:30 p.m. EST (or until concluded); conference Line (888) 670-3525 and code (7513637441)
      • Hearing Meeting: conference Line (888) 670-3525 and code (7513637441)
    • General FRC Business; October 12, 2017, 4:00 - 6:30 p.m. EST (or until complete); Conference Line (888) 670-3525 and Code (7513637441)
      • Hearing Meeting: Conference Line (888) 670-3525 and Code (7513637441)
• 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.; August 2, 2017, 9:30 a.m; Reemployment Assistance Appeals Commission, ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Reemployment Assistance Appeals Commission, 101 Rhyne Building, 2740 Centerview Drive, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-4151.
• Agency for Health Care Administration
  • Health Facility and Agency Licensing
    • The intent of this meeting is to have a dialogue between the Medicaid Managed Care Plans, Behavioral Health Providers, Assisted Living Administrators, Advocates, and Stakeholders. The purpose of the discussion will be to identify ways to enhance ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Central Florida Behavioral Health Network 8920 Brittany Way Tampa FL 33619
    • The intent of this (Statewide Managed Care Behavioral Health Meeting) meeting is to have a (facilitate) dialogue between the Medicaid Managed Care Plans, Behavioral Health Providers, Advocates, and Stakeholders. The purpose of the discussion will ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Central Florida Behavioral Health Network 8920 Brittany Way Tampa FL 33619
• Department of Health
  • Board of Medicine
    • To conduct a public meeting to reconsider disciplinary cases with prior findings of probable cause.; Friday, August 18, 2017, 2:30 p.m.; Meet-Me #: 1 (888) 670-3525, Participation Code: 125-528-7056
      • Hearing Meeting: Meet-Me #: 1 (888) 670-3525, Participation Code: 125-528-7056
    • To conduct a public meeting to reconsider disciplinary cases with prior findings of probable cause.; Friday, August 25, 2017, 2:30 p.m.; Meet-Me #: 1 (888) 670-3525, Participation Code: 125-528-7056
      • Hearing Meeting: Meet-Me #: 1 (888) 670-3525, Participation Code: 125-528-7056
    • To conduct a public meeting to reconsider disciplinary cases with prior findings of probable cause.; Friday, September 15, 2017, 2:30 p.m.; Meet-Me #: 1 (888) 670-3525, Participation Code: 125-528-7056
      • Hearing Meeting: Meet-Me #: 1 (888) 670-3525, Participation Code: 125-528-7056
    • To conduct a public meeting to reconsider disciplinary cases with prior findings of probable cause.; Friday, September 29, 2017, 2:30 p.m.; Meet-Me #: 1 (888) 670-3525, Participation Code: 125-528-7056
      • Hearing Meeting: Meet-Me #: 1 (888) 670-3525, Participation Code: 125-528-7056
    • To conduct a public meeting to reconsider disciplinary cases with prior findings of probable cause.; Monday, October 23, 2017, 2:30 p.m.; Meet-Me #: 1 (888) 670-3525, Participation Code: 125-528-7056
      • Hearing Meeting: Meet-Me #: 1 (888) 670-3525, Participation Code: 125-528-7056
    • To conduct a public meeting to reconsider disciplinary cases with prior findings of probable cause.; Friday, October 27, 2017, 2:30 p.m.; Meet-Me #: 1 (888) 670-3525, Participation Code: 125-528-7056
      • Hearing Meeting: Meet-Me #: 1 (888) 670-3525, Participation Code: 125-528-7056

6. Notices of Petitions and Dispositions Regarding Declaratory Stat

• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Division of Pari-Mutuel Wagering
    • West Flagler Associates, Ltd.; The question presented was answered in part and denied in part and the Intervener’s Motion to Intervene was denied. A pari-mutuel greyhound permitholder that is an “eligible facility” under the first clause of section ...
• Department of Health
  • Board of Massage Therapy
    • Lynda I. Soto, on July 19, 2017; The Petitioner seeks a Declaratory Statement from the Board regarding 480.033 F.S. as to whether the use of Lipo Laser Treatment by using the FDA approved spa grade equipment lies within the scope of practice of a ...

7. Notice of Petitions and Dispositions Regarding the Validity of R

• Department of Education
  • State Board of Education
    • Florida Association of Independent Charter Schools and Aspira Raul Arnaldo Martinez Charter School and Miami Community Charter Middle School vs. Florida Department of Education and State of Florida Board of Education; Case No.: 17-1986RP; Rule No.: ...
    • Florida Association of Independent Charter Schools and Aspira Raul Arnaldo Martinez Charter School and Miami Community Charter Middle School vs. Florida Department of Education and State of Florida Board of Education; Case No.: 17-1986RP; Rule No.: ...

8. Miscellaneous

• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • City of Temple Terrace
    • Other Agencies and Organizations, City of Temple Terrace
• Agency for Health Care Administration
  • Certificate of Need
    • Agency for Health Care Administration, Certificate of Need
• Department of State
  • Departmental
    • Department of State, Departmental