Vol. 43, No. 146 (07/28/2017)

1. Notices of Development of Proposed Rules and Negotiated Rulemaking

• Water Management Districts
  • South Florida Water Management District
    • These rules establish the methods used to measure the phosphorous discharge from the Everglades Agricultural Area (EAA), as required by the Everglades Forever Act, Section 373.4592, Florida Statutes. Under this statute the District assesses ...
• Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
  • Division of Licensing
    • This rulemaking creates new rule 5N-1.142, establishing reporting requirements for agencies upon the employment or termination of a chapter 493 licensee, or the withdrawal, removal, replacement or addition of an agency partner or officer. Language ...
    • This rulemaking amends rule 5N-1.140 to correspond with changes made during the 2017 legislative session eliminating the two-part course requirement for private investigative and security officer training. Additionally, forms will be updated and ...
• Department of Education
  • State Board of Education
    • To update provisions in the rule due to statutory changes, rule changes and for clarity. Proposed changes include: modification of processes and requirements for continued program approval of teacher preparation programs; revision of the uniform ...

2. Proposed Rules

• Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
  • Division of Food Safety
    • The purpose and effect of this rule is to update federal regulations currently adopted to include new regulations enacted under the Federal Food Safety Modernization Act of 2011.
      • Due of Comment: 8/18/2017
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Florida Real Estate Commission
    • The rule amendment will reduce the late fee specified in 61J2-1.011 from $45.00 to $25.00 and delete unnecessary rule language.
      • Due of Comment: 8/18/2017
• Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission
  • Marine Fisheries
    • This federal consistency action would modify existing reef fish regulations for hogfish to be consistent with proposed regulations in Atlantic and Gulf federal waters. Specifically, it would set a new management boundary for Atlantic and Gulf ...
      • Due of Comment: 8/11/2017

3. Notices of Changes, Corrections and Withdrawals

• Agency for Health Care Administration
  • Medicaid
    • Definitions
    • Prescribed Pediatric Extended Care Services
• Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission
  • Freshwater Fish and Wildlife
    • Specific Regulations for Wildlife Management Areas - Southwest Region
    • Specific Regulations for Wildlife Management Areas - South Region
    • Specific Regulations for Wildlife and Environmental Areas
    • Specific Regulations for Wildlife Management Areas - Northwest Region
    • Specific Regulations for Wildlife Management Areas - Northeast Region
• Department of Environmental Protection
  • Departmental
    • Newspaper Notice

4. Petitions and Dispositions Regarding Rule Variance or Waiver

• Department of Health
  • Board of Opticianry
    • Variance or Waiver filed by Emily Kasap. Petitioner seeks a variance or waiver of Rule 64B12-16.004, F.A.C., to extend the timeframe for filing form DH-MQA 1063 regarding termination of apprenticeship. Comments on this petition should be filed ...
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Division of Hotels and Restaurants
    • On July 27, 2017, the Division issued an order. The Final Order was in response to a Petition for an emergency permanent Variance from Mobat Inc., dba Crest Manor, filed June 30, 2017, and advertised on July 5, 2017, in Vol.43, No. 129, of the ...
• Department of Health
  • Board of Medicine
    • waiver or variance filed by Sherry Ball, from Rule 64B8-51.001(2), F.A.C., with regard to the requirement for official documentation of completion of electrolysis training. Comments on this petition should be filed with the Board of Medicine, 4052 ...

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 Visual Arts grants under the General Program Support and Specific Cultural Project Grant Programs.; August 28, 2017, 9:00 a.m. until conclusion.; This meeting will be held via teleconference. ...
      • Hearing Meeting: This meeting will be held via teleconference. Dial 1.888.670.3525 then the participant passcode 6583652830#.
    • To review and score grant applications for the 2018-2019 Museum Projects and Level 1 grants under the General Program Support and Specific Cultural Project Grant Programs.; August 29, 2017, 9:00 a.m. until conclusion.; This meeting will be held via ...
      • Hearing Meeting: This meeting will be held via teleconference. Dial 1.888.670.3525 then the participant passcode 6583652830#.
    • To review and score grant applications for the 2018-2019 Museum Level 2 grants under the General Program Support and Specific Cultural Project Grant Programs.; August 30, 2017, 9:00 a.m. until conclusion.; This meeting will be held via ...
      • Hearing Meeting: This meeting will be held via teleconference. Dial 1-888-670-3525 and use the passcode 6583652830#.
• Department of Environmental Protection
  • Division of Recreation and Parks
    • Conduct Council Business for administering the Myakka River as a Wild and Scenic River. ; August 11, 2017, 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.; SWFWMD Sarasota Service Office 6750 Fruitville Road Sarasota, Florida 34240
      • Hearing Meeting: SWFWMD Sarasota Service Office 6750 Fruitville Road Sarasota, Florida 34240
• Department of Financial Services
  • Departmental
    • The Florida PALM Executive Steering Committee will meet to discuss the status of the Florida PALM Project.; Wednesday, August 9, 2017; 2 – 4 p.m., Eastern Daylight Time; Department of Revenue, 2450 Shumard Oak Boulevard, Building 1, Room 1820, ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Department of Revenue, 2450 Shumard Oak Boulevard, Building 1, Room 1820, Tallahassee, Florida 32399
• Department of Health
  • Board of Hearing Aid Specialists
    • To conduct general board business.; August 15, 2017 at 10:00 a.m. EST; (888) 670-3525 when prompted, enter conference code 4552635641#
      • Hearing Meeting: (888) 670-3525 when prompted, enter conference code 4552635641#
• Water Management Districts
  • St. Johns River Water Management District
    • Discussion and consideration of District business including regulatory and non-regulatory matters. Staff may recommend approval of external amendments which affect the adopted budget. NOTE: One or more Governing Board members may attend and ...
      • Hearing Meeting: District Headquarters, 4049 Reid Street (Hwy 100 West), Palatka, FL 32177
  • Southwest Florida Water Management District
    • Springs Coast Management Committee: Discussion will include the framework for management plans, approval of BMAP Nutrient Management Strategy & Management Actions and other water quality drivers.; Wed., Aug. 16, 2017; 1:30 pm; SWFWMD Brooksville ...
      • Hearing Meeting: SWFWMD Brooksville Office, 2379 Broad Street, Brooksville, FL 34604
• Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
  • Division of Consumer Services
    • Board of Professional Surveyors and Mappers Committee Meetings and General Business Meeting.; August 7, 2017, 4:00 p.m., Probable Cause Panel. The Probable Cause Panel meeting is closed to the public except for portions, if any, which deal with ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Embassy Suites Jacksonville Baymeadows, 9300 Baymeadows Road, Jacksonville, FL 32256
• Water Management Districts
  • Southwest Florida Water Management District
    • The Southwest Florida Water Management District has scheduled a public workshop to solicit stakeholder input on the Annual Update of the District’s Minimum Flows and Levels Priority List and Schedule. The Priority List and Schedule identifies water ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Southwest Florida Water Management District Tampa Service Office, Governing Board Room, 7601 U.S. Highway 301, Tampa, FL 33637-6759
• Department of Health
  • Division of Public Health Statistics and Performance Management
    • The purpose of this meeting is for the State Health Improvement Plan (SHIP) Steering Committee to finalize goals, strategies and objectives for the first seven (7) priority areas, establish participants for the Health Equity Priority Area Workgroup, ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Capital City Office Complex Building 4052, Room 301 Tallahassee, FL 32399 Dial in information: Please register for SHIP Steering Committee Meeting - August 7, 2017 on Aug 07, 2017 3:00 PM EDT at: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/5479221967722413314 After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. Call in number:1-877-309-2071; Access code: 203-204-687 Your audio pin is unique and will appear on the screen. Submit questions using the Question box in the control panel. Questions will be answered periodically during the webinar.
• Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles
  • Departmental
    • The Motorist Modernization Advisory Board is meeting to receive an update on Phase 1 of the Motorist Modernization Program. System functionality and requirements will also be presented to the group for consideration and input. AGENDA • Roll Call ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Neil Kirkman Building, Conference Room B-202, 2900 Apalachee Parkway, Tallahassee Florida 32399, GoToMeeting call-in information is also provided below.
• Agency for Health Care Administration
  • Medicaid
    • The Agency for Health Care Administration is requesting an amendment to the Medicaid State Plan for the Long-term Care Reimbursement Plan. The amendment updates buy-back provisions as authorized in the General Appropriation’s Act for State Fiscal ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Agency for Health Care Administration, 2727 Mahan Drive, Building 3, Tallahassee, Florida 32308-5407

6. Notices of Petitions and Dispositions Regarding Declaratory Stat

• Department of Financial Services
  • Departmental
    • David Avellar Neblett, Esq., Perry & Neblett, P.A. on May 12, 2017.; This Notice of Declaratory Statement published in issue 43/126 on June 29, 2017 included the incorrect date the petition was received. This notice includes the correct date.

7. Notices Regarding Bids, Proposals and Purchasing

• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • City of Miami
    • Other Agencies and Organizations, City of Miami
• Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission
  • Departmental
    • Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, Departmental

8. Miscellaneous

• Department of Financial Services
  • Division of Treasury
    • Department of Financial Services, Division of Treasury
• Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
  • Florida Forest Service
    • Application Procedures and Requirements
• Agency for Health Care Administration
  • Certificate of Need
    • Agency for Health Care Administration, Certificate of Need
• Department of Health
  • Board of Nursing
    • Department of Health, Board of Nursing
    • Department of Health, Board of Nursing
    • Department of Health, Board of Nursing
• Department of State
  • Departmental
    • Department of State, Departmental