Vol. 43, No. 144 (07/26/2017)

1. Notices of Development of Proposed Rules and Negotiated Rulemaking

• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Building Code Administrators and Inspectors Board
    • This rule is being created to outline requirements for approval of Internship Training Programs.
• Department of Education
  • State Board of Education
    • To update Rule 6A-6.0982 to include Form VSP-04 and Form VSP-05. To update Form VSP-03, Course Provider Approval Application, incorporated by reference. Having received stakeholder input, the course provider approval application will be revised for ...
• Department of Health
  • Board of Clinical Laboratory Personnel
    • The Board proposes the rule amendment for needed updates regarding mediation offenses.

2. Proposed Rules

• Agency for Health Care Administration
  • Health Facility and Agency Licensing
    • 59A-12.002: The Agency is proposing to use a standardized term for Staff Model HMO by reference to comply with the statutory requirements pursuant to Section 641.55, F.S. 59A-12.012: The Agency is proposing to establish a standardized form by ...
      • Due of Comment: 8/16/2017
• Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
  • Division of Food, Nutrition and Wellness
    • The purpose of the proposed rulemaking is to implement Section 500.81, F.S., Healthy Food Financing Initiative, which directs the department to coordinate the use of $500,000 of state financial assistance to construct, rehabilitate, or expand ...
      • Due of Comment: 8/16/2017
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Florida Real Estate Appraisal Board
    • The Board proposes the rule amendment to clarify and update the requirements for renewal of inactive registrations, licenses and certifications.
      • Due of Comment: 8/16/2017
    • The Board proposes the amendment to update the rule text.
      • Due of Comment: 8/16/2017
    • The Board proposes the rule amendment to delete unnecessary language.
      • Due of Comment: 8/16/2017
• Department of Corrections
  • Departmental
    • The purpose and effect of this rule is to create a new merit-based program to promote and reward positive offender behavior, encourage and motivate offenders to comply and succeed on community control.
      • Due of Comment: 8/16/2017
• Agency for Health Care Administration
  • Health Facility and Agency Licensing
    • The Agency is proposing to establish a standardized form and provide electronic access for submission of information required for the reporting of adverse incidents.
      • Due of Comment: 8/16/2017

3. Notices of Changes, Corrections and Withdrawals

• Department of Financial Services
  • OIR – Insurance Regulation
    • Determination of Eligibility to Operate as an Alien Insurer in Florida pursuant to Subsection , Registration as a Risk Retention Group
  • Division of Unclaimed Property
    • DIVISION OF UNCLAIMED PROPERTY REPORTING INSTRUCTIONS
• Department of Health
  • Board of Medicine
    • Standards for Telemedicine Practice

4. Petitions and Dispositions Regarding Rule Variance or Waiver

• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Division of Hotels and Restaurants
    • On July 17, 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 ...
    • On July 24, 2017, the Division issued an order. The Final Order was in response to a Petition for a temporary Variance from Pathtech Building, filed July3, 2017, and advertised on July 6, 2017 in Vol. 43, No.130, of the Florida Administrative ...

5. Notices of Meetings, Workshops and Public Hearings

• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Board of Cosmetology
    • General board business.; October 16-17, 2017, 9:00 a.m.; Hutchinson Island Marriott Beach Resort, 555 NE Ocean Blvd, Stuart, FL 34996, (772)225-3700.
      • Hearing Meeting: Hutchinson Island Marriott Beach Resort, 555 NE Ocean Blvd, Stuart, FL 34996, (772)225-3700.
• Water Management Districts
  • Suwannee River Water Management District
    • Governing Board Meeting, Workshop, Public Hearing and Committee Meetings. Consider Suwannee River Water Management District business.; Tuesday, August 8, 2017, 9:00 a.m.; District Headquarters, 9225 CR 49, Live Oak, FL 32060
      • Hearing Meeting: District Headquarters, 9225 CR 49, Live Oak, FL 32060
• Department of Elder Affairs
  • Departmental
    • General updates on departmental programs.; Monday, August 21, 2017, 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.; Telephone conference call: 1(888)670-3525, conference code: 962 076 0613
      • Hearing Meeting: Telephone conference call: 1(888)670-3525, conference code: 962 076 0613
• Department of Financial Services
  • OIR – Insurance Regulation
    • This is the Final Public Hearing on the adoption of proposed amendments to Rules 69O- 136.004,.005,.011,.012,.015, .018,.031,.032,.034, Florida Administrative Code, published on June 29, 2017 in Vol. 43, No. 126, of the Florida Administrative ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Cabinet Meeting Room, Lower Level, The Capitol, Tallahassee, Florida
• Department of Health
  • Board of Optometry
    • General board business, to include licensure.; August 7, 2017, 12:00 p.m.; 888 670-3525 7342425515
      • Hearing Meeting: 888 670-3525 7342425515
• Department of Financial Services
  • OIR – Insurance Regulation
    • This is the Final Public Hearing on the adoption of proposed repeal of Rule 69O-136.002,.006, Florida Administrative Code, published on June 28, 2017 in Vol. 43, No. 125, of the Florida Administrative Register. No notice of change was published.; ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Cabinet Meeting Room, Lower Level, The Capitol, Tallahassee, Florida
    • This is the Final Public Hearing on the adoption of proposed repeal of Rule 69O-125.002, Florida Administrative Code, published on June 28, 2017 in Vol. 43, No. 125, of the Florida Administrative Register. No notice of change was published.; August ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Cabinet Meeting Room, Lower Level, The Capitol, Tallahassee, Florida
• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • Florida League of Cities
    • Florida Municipal Loan Council general meeting conducted through the use of communications media technology, as authorized by Section 163.01(18), Florida Statutes.; Thursday, August 17, 2017 9:00 a.m.; Crystal Ballroom P-Q Orlando World Center ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Crystal Ballroom P-Q Orlando World Center Marriott, 8701 World Center Drive, Orlando, FL 32821 407-239-4200
• Department of Health
  • Council of Licensed Midwifery
    • Review Annual Report; September 25, 2017, 10:00 a.m.; Teleconference: Conference # 1 (888) 670-3525 Participant Code: 7133577864
      • Hearing Meeting: Teleconference: Conference # 1 (888) 670-3525 Participant Code: 7133577864
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Drugs, Devices and Cosmetics
    • General Business; August 17, 2017 at 9:30 a.m. Conference Call Number: 1-888-670-3525 Conference Code 9259887749; Homewood Suites, 2987 Apalachee Parkway, Tallahassee, FL 32301 (850)402-9400
      • Hearing Meeting: Homewood Suites, 2987 Apalachee Parkway, Tallahassee, FL 32301 (850)402-9400
• Public Service Commission
  • Departmental
    • The amendment of Rule 25-4.0665 to require eligible telecommunications carriers to comply with the Lifeline program requirements as contained in CFR §54.400 – §54.417, to update Forms PSC/TEL 157 and 158, to eliminate quarterly reporting ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Room 105, Gerald L. Gunter Building, 2540 Shumard Oak Boulevard, Tallahassee, FL 32399-0850.
• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • 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 Hotel, Palm Room, 10221 Princess Palm Avenue, Tampa, FL ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Sheraton Hotel, Palm Room, 10221 Princess Palm Avenue, Tampa, FL 33610.
• Department of State
  • Departmental
    • The Department of State announces a public meeting to which all persons are invited. Conference Call Number: 1-888-670-3525; Participation Code: 8047003775#. In accordance with Section 120.525, Florida Statutes, a public meeting is hereby ...
      • Hearing Meeting: R.A. Gray Building, 500 S. Bronough Street, Room #428, Tallahassee, FL 32399
• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • Florida Telecommunications Relay, Inc.
    • Board of Directors Meeting; August 14, 2017 at 10:00 a.m.; 1820 E. Park Ave., Suite 101 Tallahassee, FL 32301
      • Hearing Meeting: 1820 E. Park Ave., Suite 101 Tallahassee, FL 32301
• Agency for Health Care Administration
  • Medicaid
    • The Agency for Health Care Administration (Agency) is hosting a second public meeting regarding the Low Income Pool (LIP) Program and the potential distribution/financing of LIP funding. During the 2017 Legislative Session, Legislation passed ...
      • Hearing Meeting: 2727 Mahan Drive, Bldg. 3, Conference Room A, Tallahassee, FL 32308. A conference number will be available for those unable to attend in person. Operator Assisted Dial-in Number: 1 (888) 339-2688, Conference Code 446-129-89
• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • Florida is for Veterans Inc.
    • Presentations from community partners Program updates from staff Approval of Entrepreneurship Program Changes Update on Marketing Plan from Miles Media Approval of modifications to the FY17-18 Operating budget; August 7th, 2017, 1:00pm; ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Renaissance Orlando Seaworld, Fantail Room, 6677 Sea Harbor Dr, Orlando, FL 32821

6. Notices Regarding Bids, Proposals and Purchasing

• Department of Environmental Protection
  • Departmental
    • Department of Environmental Protection, Departmental
• Department of Management Services
  • Division of Building Construction
    • Department of Management Services, Division of Building Construction

7. Miscellaneous

• Department of State
  • Departmental
    • Department of State, Departmental