Vol. 46, No. 146 (07/28/2020)

1. Notices of Development of Proposed Rules and Negotiated Rulemaking

• Department of Financial Services
  • OIR – Insurance Regulation
    • The Office is updating the delivery method of the data in Form OIR-B1-588 for a more effective method of collecting and analyzing the information.
  • Securities
    • The purpose and effect is to amend the existing rules to incorporate by reference the current versions of general industry standards and update cross-references and to incorporate by reference SEC Rule 17a-14 (17 C.F.R. §240.17a-14).
    • The purpose and effect is to amend the existing rule to remove securities manuals published by Standard & Poor’s Financial Services LLC from the list of recognized securities manuals.
    • The purpose and effect is to amend the existing rules to incorporate by reference the current versions of forms and other materials incorporated by reference, to make a violation of SEC Rule 17a-14 (17 C.F.R. §240.17a-14) a prohibited business ...
    • The purpose and effect is to amend the Disciplinary Guidelines for Division 69W, Florida Administrative Code, incorporated by reference in Rule 69W-1000.001, F.A.C., in order to reflect current versions of FINRA rules and other materials ...

2. Proposed Rules

• Department of Financial Services
  • Division of State Fire Marshal
    • The purpose of the proposed amendments to Rules 69A-37.059, F.A.C., and 69A-37.060, F.A.C., is to update requirements for the approval and certification of training providers, fire service instructors, and firefighter training facilities.
      • Due of Comment: 8/18/2020

3. Petitions and Dispositions Regarding Rule Variance or Waiver

• Department of Financial Services
  • Division of Workers' Compensation
    • waiver from rule 69L-31.005, F.A.C., from Good Samaritan Medical Center. Rule 69L-31.005(2), F.A.C., provides a petitioner 10 calendar days from receipt of a notice of deficiency to cure a deficiency. Petitioner is seeking that the department ...

4. Notices of Meetings, Workshops and Public Hearings

• 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
• Water Management Districts
  • Suwannee River Water Management District
    • Governing Board Meeting, Public Hearings, and/or Committee Meetings. Consideration of Suwannee River Water Management District business. SRWMD offices are currently closed to the public due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Anyone who wishes to provide ...
      • Hearing Meeting: District Headquarters, 9225 CR 49, Live Oak, FL 32060 (District personnel only as currently District offices are closed to the public due to the COVID-19 pandemic). Members of the public may listen and provide comments via phone at 1(888)585-9008 and entering conference room code 704-019-452.
  • Northwest Florida Water Management District
    • In accordance with the timeframe set forth in section 120.525, Florida Statutes, the District announces the opening of bids received in response to ITB No. 20B-010, ECONFINA CREEK 2021 SAND PINE TIMBER SALE. ; September 3, 2020, 2:00 p.m. ...
      • Hearing Meeting: For the opening of the bids on September 3, 2020 at 2:00 p.m. ET, interested parties who would like to view the opening should click on the following link: https://www.nwfwater.com/Contact-Us/Meetings.
• Department of Children and Families
  • Family Safety and Preservation Program
    • Conference Call with the Department to Open Sealed Proposals for RFP #040120JSET1, Child Protection Summit. The RFP was advertised on the DMS Vendor Bid System Electronic Posting Site, http://www.myflorida.com/apps/vbs/vbs_www.main_menu.; August 4, ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Conference Call Line (888) 585-9008, Participation Code: 810 716 544#
• Department of Health
  • Division of Children's Medical Services
    • The Committee will address administrative issues, review cases, and discuss the CADR Action Plan. A portion of the meeting is required by Section 383.412(3) (a), F.S. to be closed to the public to allow the Committee to discuss information that is ...
      • Hearing Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85391095540?pwd=YnJabmtCaGVTaFpPZlM4ajBLL0p0dz09
• Department of Elder Affairs
  • Departmental
    • In accordance with Section 430.501, Florida Statutes, the Alzheimer's Disease Advisory Committee will be holding a quarterly meeting in order to fulfill its duties in advising the Department of Elder Affairs in the performance of its duties under ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85152389311
• Department of Economic Opportunity
  • Division of Workforce Services
    • Disposition of 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 5, 2020, 9:30 a.m.; Reemployment Assistance Appeals Commission ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Reemployment Assistance Appeals Commission 1211 Governors Square Boulevard, Suite 300, Tallahassee, Florida 32301.
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Construction Industry Licensing Board
    • CE/Exams/Public Awareness Committee of the Board.; Monday, August 10th, 2020, 2:00 p.m.; Telephone conference number: 1(888)585-9008, participant code: 564 952 647
      • Hearing Meeting: Telephone conference number: 1(888)585-9008, participant code: 564 952 647
    • General Business, disciplinary and committee meetings of the Board.; Wednesday, August 12, 2020, 12:00 noon; Thursday, August 13, 2020, 8:30 a.m.; Friday, August 14, 2020, 8:30 a.m.; Sheraton Sand Key, 1160 Gulf Blvd, Clearwater Beach, FL 33767, 727....
      • Hearing Meeting: Sheraton Sand Key, 1160 Gulf Blvd, Clearwater Beach, FL 33767, 727.595.1611
• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • Florida Workers' Compensation Joint Underwriting Association, Inc
    • Agenda topics may include an investment marketplace update; portfolio compliance review; investment policy & guidelines review; and investment manager engagement.; August 13, 2020 beginning at 10:00 a.m. (ET); Contact Kathy Coyne at 941-378-7408 to ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Contact Kathy Coyne at 941-378-7408 to participate.
• Department of Health
  • Board of Pharmacy
    • General business meeting regarding discussion and actions regarding current and proposed rules.; August 24, 2020, 1:00 p.m. ET; 1-888-585-9008, Participant Code: 599-196-982(#)
      • Hearing Meeting: 1-888-585-9008, Participant Code: 599-196-982(#)
• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • Florida Workers' Compensation Joint Underwriting Association, Inc
    • Agenda topics may include the 2021 reinsurance program, reinsurer financial strength ratings, commutation matters and reinsurance intermediary engagement.; August 25, 2020 beginning at 10:00 a.m. (ET); Contact Kathy Coyne at 941-378-7408 to ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Contact Kathy Coyne at 941-378-7408 to participate.
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Departmental
    • The Board will meet to consider enforcement proceedings including consideration of investigation officers’ reports, rules, and other general business.; August 28, 2020, 9:00 a.m. (EST); go tohttps://global.gotomeeting.com/join/858101773, You can ...
      • Hearing Meeting: go tohttps://global.gotomeeting.com/join/858101773, You can also dial in using your phone. United States (Toll Free): 1 877 309 2073, United States: +1 (646) 749-3129 Access Code: 858-101-773
• Department of Health
  • Board of Osteopathic Medicine
    • General business of the board; August 21, 2020, 9:00 a.m., EST; Change of Place Please join my meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone. https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/793180125 You can also dial in using your phone. United States (Toll ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Change of Place Please join my meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone. https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/793180125 You can also dial in using your phone. United States (Toll Free): 1 866 899 4679 Access Code: 793-180-125 Join from a video-conferencing room or system. Dial in or type: 67.217.95.2 or inroomlink.goto.com Meeting ID: 793 180 125 Or dial directly: 793180125@67.217.95.2 or 67.217.95.2##793180125
• Department of Children and Families
  • Departmental
    • Ongoing Pinellas Community Alliance Business; Monday, August 10, 2020 at 2:00 PM; Virtual Meeting via Zoom - https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83503618937
      • Hearing Meeting: Virtual Meeting via Zoom - https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83503618937
• Department of Health
  • Division of Environmental Health
    • Due to current meeting restrictions, the September 9, 2020 meeting, originally noticed in the Florida Administrative Register on 12/31/2019 (Volume 45/252, Notice 22767566) will take place via conference call only. DOH Public Swimming Pool ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Call-in phone number is: 1(888)585-9008, Conference room number: 754-420-028. Your line will automatically be placed on mute, press *2 to unmute your line to speak then *2 to re-mute line as a courtesy. Please do not put your line on hold.
• Regional Planning Councils
  • Tampa Bay Regional Planning Council
    • To conduct the regular business of the Tampa Bay Regional Planning Council’s One Bay Working Group.; August 7th, 2020, 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. ; This meeting will be held via a virtual communication platform. Persons wishing to participate in this ...
      • Hearing Meeting: This meeting will be held via a virtual communication platform. Persons wishing to participate in this meeting should dial: 1-312-626-6799. The meeting ID is: 837 6574 2574. The Zoom Meeting Link is: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83765742574
• Department of Children and Families
  • Departmental
    • Ongoing Pasco Community Alliance Business.; Wednesday, August 19, 2020 at 2:00 PM; Meeting via Conference Call at 1-888-585-9008 Passcode: 186-051-136#
      • Hearing Meeting: Meeting via Conference Call at 1-888-585-9008 Passcode: 186-051-136#
• Agency for Health Care Administration
  • Health Facility and Agency Licensing
    • The Agency is proposing to amend Rule 59A-12.012, F.A.C., to amend an online annual incident reporting form removing the required license number of risk managers for health maintenance organizations, and to strike the requirement of HMOs with an ...
      • Hearing Meeting: No face-to-face public meeting. This hearing will be conducted via teleconference. Participate by dialing the Open Voice conference line, 1-888-585-9008, then enter the conference room number followed by the pound sign, 476-211-242#.
    • The Agency is proposing to amend Rule 59A-35.110, F.A.C., to incorporate a form for annual incident reporting for hospitals and ambulatory surgical centers. The rule amendments also add language regarding penalties for late submission of reports for ...
      • Hearing Meeting: No public face-to-face meeting. This hearing will be conducted via teleconference. Participate by dialing the Open Voice conference line, 1-888-585-9008, then enter the conference room number followed by the pound sign, 476-211-242#.

5. Notices of Petitions and Dispositions Regarding Declaratory Stat

• Department of Financial Services
  • Finance
    • UAB Debex Operations.; On 7/27/2020, the Florida Office of Financial Regulation (Consumer Finance) received a Petition for Declaratory Statement from UAB Debex Operations. The petitioner seeks a declaratory statement from the Office whether its ...
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Division of Alcoholic Beverages and Tobacco
    • Brewdog Brewing Company LLC; The petition seeks the agency's opinion as to whether a domestic manufacturer, which previously exported beer as a foreign manufacturer to a Florida importer would be considered a “successor” to said Florida importer ...

6. Miscellaneous

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