Vol. 41, No. 157 (08/13/2015)

1. Notices of Development of Proposed Rules and Negotiated Rulemaking

• Department of Children and Families
  • Economic Self-Sufficiency Program
    • Department is amending the rule text to change the standard amount of the Standard Utility Allowance (SUA), Basic Utility Allowance (BUA) and Telephone Standard.
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Board of Architecture and Interior Design
    • The Board proposes the rule amendment to add an option by which the experience requirement for licensure by endorsement may be met and to lower the number of years of licensed experience that may be used in the alternative.
• Department of Children and Families
  • Substance Abuse Program
    • The purpose of the proposed rule is to create a formal certification process for community substance abuse prevention coalitions.

2. Proposed Rules

• Commission on Ethics
  • Departmental
    • The purpose of the proposed amendment is to update, clarify, and re-adopt the rules related to the forms adopted by reference in Chapter 34-8, F.A.C., to address changes required by law and to clarify and re-adopt the forms and their instructions. ...
      • Due of Comment: 9/3/2015
• Department of Health
  • Board of Occupational Therapy
    • The proposed rule repeal is intended to delete an unnecessary rule.
      • Due of Comment: 9/3/2015
    • The proposed rule repeal is intended to delete an unnecessary rule.
      • Due of Comment: 9/3/2015
    • The proposed rule repeal is intended to delete an unnecessary rule.
      • Due of Comment: 9/3/2015
• Agency for Health Care Administration
  • Health Facility and Agency Licensing
    • The Agency proposes to repeal these rules as the requirements in Rule 59A-4.128 are located in 400.19(3) and 400.23(7), F.S.; and Rule 59A-4.1288 is unnecessary.
      • Due of Comment: 9/3/2015

3. Notices of Changes, Corrections and Withdrawals

• Department of Children and Families
  • Family Safety and Preservation Program
    • Definitions, Postsecondary Education Services and Support, Aftercare Services, Appeals
• Department of Health
  • Prescription Drug Monitoring Program
    • American Society of Automation in Pharmacy Standards and Formats
    • American Society of Automation in Pharmacy Standards and Formats
• Department of State
  • Division of Elections
    • Electronic File Reporting Relating to Absentee Ballot Request Information, Voting Activity, and Election Results

4. Petitions and Dispositions Regarding Rule Variance or Waiver

• Department of Education
  • State Board of Education
    • a waiver from paragraph 6A-1.09433(1)(b), F.A.C., Voluntary Prekindergarten Pre- and Post-Assessments. The petition, dated July 15, 2015, requests a waiver of the requirement that the VPK provider utilize the observational instrument known as ...
    • a waiver from paragraph 6A-1.09433(1)(b), F.A.C., Voluntary Prekindergarten Pre- and Post-Assessments. The petition, dated July 29, 2015, requests a variance from the requirement that the VPK provider utilize the observational instrument known as ...

5. Notices of Meetings, Workshops and Public Hearings

• Department of State
  • Division of Historical Resources
    • To review and clarify the ranking and funding levels of 2015-2016 Apprenticeship Program applications.; August 25, 2015, 10:00 a.m. until Conclusion; R.A. Gray Building, Room 307, 500 South Bronough Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0250
      • Hearing Meeting: R.A. Gray Building, Room 307, 500 South Bronough Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0250
• Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
  • Departmental
    • The Florida Agriculture in the Classroom board of directors will hold a regularly scheduled board meeting.; Thursday Aug. 27, 2015, 1 p.m.; Hammock Beach Resort, 200 Ocean Crest Drive, Palm Coast, FL 32137
      • Hearing Meeting: Hammock Beach Resort, 200 Ocean Crest Drive, Palm Coast, FL 32137
• Executive Office of the Governor
  • Departmental
    • Cabinet members will meet to conduct regular business of the Florida Children and Youth Cabinet.; August 27, 2015, 8:30am - 1:30pm EST; Children's Board of Hillsborough County, 1002 East Palm Avenue, Tampa FL 33605
      • Hearing Meeting: Children's Board of Hillsborough County, 1002 East Palm Avenue, Tampa FL 33605
• Department of Management Services
  • E911 Board
    • General Business.; September 23-24, 2015, 9:00 a.m. until conclusion of business; Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office/ Training Facility, 1409 N. Falkenburg Rd., Tampa, FL 33619, (813)627-1002 Hotel Accommodations Available to Board and DMS Staff ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office/ Training Facility, 1409 N. Falkenburg Rd., Tampa, FL 33619, (813)627-1002 Hotel Accommodations Available to Board and DMS Staff Members at: Sheraton Tampa East, 10221 Princess Palm Avenue, Tampa, FL 33610, Phone: (813)623-6363.
• Department of Health
  • Departmental
    • The purpose of this meeting is to review the long-range policy planning and monitoring process with the board/council chairs and/or vice chairs, as required by section 456.005, F.S., and with the health care associations, to include recommendations ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Residence Inn Tallahassee Universities at the Capitol, 600 West Gaines Street, Tallahassee, Fla. 32304
• Department of Education
  • State Board of Education
    • How to provide federally funded resource information to parents.; September 24, 2015, at 10:00 am; (888) 670-3525, participant passcode 8006155226
      • Hearing Meeting: (888) 670-3525, participant passcode 8006155226
• Florida Housing Finance Corporation
  • Departmental
    • This review committee meeting will be to discuss the responses received from qualified respondents in response to RFP 2015-02 for a Human Resources/Payroll System, answer any questions the Review Committee may have regarding the proposals, give the ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Rick Seltzer Conference Room, Florida Housing Finance Corporation, 227 North Bronough Street, Suite 5000, Tallahassee, Florida, 32301-1329
• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • Gulf Consortium
    • The Executive Committee of the Gulf Consortium will conduct a Board of Directors preview meeting, consisting of recommending action on the General Counsel Services contract; the Consortium’s 2016 meeting calendar; the 2015/2016 budget; and the ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Florida Association of Counties 100 S. Monroe Street Tallahassee, FL 32301 Dial-In: 1-888-670-3525 Participant Passcode: 998 449 5298#
  • BCC Engineering, Inc.
    • The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) District Four invites you to attend a public information Meeting concerning proposed improvements to SR-713/Kings Highway from North of Picos Rd. to North of the I-95 Overpass (FM No.:230256-7-52-01). ...
      • Hearing Meeting: St. Lucie County Administration Building, (Board of Commission Chambers, 3rd floor), 2300 Virginia Avenue, Fort Pierce, FL 34982
• Agency for Health Care Administration
  • Medicaid
    • Recommendations for drugs to be included on the Preferred Drug List are made at this meeting. Members of the public who wish to testify at this meeting must contact Vern Hamilton at: Vern.Hamilton@ahca.myflorida.com The number of speakers is ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Tampa Marriott Westshore, 1001 N. Westshore Blvd., Tampa, FL 33607
• Regional Planning Councils
  • Tampa Bay Regional Planning Council
    • To conduct the business of the Executive Budget Committee.; August 24, 2015 10:00 a.m.; 4000 Gateway Centre Blvd. Suite 100 Pinellas Park, Florida 33782
      • Hearing Meeting: 4000 Gateway Centre Blvd. Suite 100 Pinellas Park, Florida 33782
• Agency for Health Care Administration
  • Medicaid
    • This meeting involves review and approval of drug use criteria standards for both prospective and retrospective drug use reviews; application of criteria and standards in the DUR activities; review and report results of drug use reviews; recommend ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Tampa Marriott Westshore, 1001 N. Westshore Blvd., Tampa, FL 33607
• Regional Planning Councils
  • Tampa Bay Regional Planning Council
    • To conduct the regular business of the Local Emergency Planning Committee.; August 26, 2015, 10:30 a.m.; 4000 Gateway Centre Blvd., Suite 100 Pinellas Park, Florida 33782
      • Hearing Meeting: 4000 Gateway Centre Blvd., Suite 100 Pinellas Park, Florida 33782
• Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
  • Florida Forest Service
    • Florida Forest Service Programs; August 25, 2015, 3:00 pm CDT; Edgewater Beach & Golf Resort, 11212 Front Beach Road, Panama City Beach, Florida 32407
      • Hearing Meeting: Edgewater Beach & Golf Resort, 11212 Front Beach Road, Panama City Beach, Florida 32407
• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • Florida Commission on Access to Civil Justice
    • The Subcommittee will review and discuss general proposals / findings made by the sub-groups of the Subcommittee.; Thursday, August 20th, 2:00 p.m. eastern time; To hear the conference please dial 1-888-376-5050 and use participant code 4533883354#
      • Hearing Meeting: To hear the conference please dial 1-888-376-5050 and use participant code 4533883354#
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Board of Employee Leasing Companies
    • General Business of the Board and Probable Cause Panel meeting, portions which are closed to the public. (Notice of time correction); Tuesday, September 22, 2015 at 9:00 a.m. - Probable Cause Panel and 1:30 p.m. - General Business Meetings, ...
      • Hearing Meeting: The Ritz-Carlton Golf Resort, Naples 2600 Tiburon Drive Naples, Florida 34109 (239) 593-2000
    • General Business of the Board.; Wednesday, October 21, 2015 at 10:00 a.m. or soon thereafter.; Via Telephone Conference Call. To Connect, dial 1(888)670-3525, Conference Pass code: 2295006118 then #
      • Hearing Meeting: Via Telephone Conference Call. To Connect, dial 1(888)670-3525, Conference Pass code: 2295006118 then #
• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • Florida Commission on Access to Civil Justice
    • The agenda focuses on each subcommittee providing to the Commission Chair a current update / status of the subcommittees's work.; Tuesday August 18, 10:00 a.m. eastern time.; To hear the meeting please dial 1-888-376-5050 and enter the participant ...
      • Hearing Meeting: To hear the meeting please dial 1-888-376-5050 and enter the participant pin: 1100550011#
  • Metric Engineering, Inc.
    • The primary objective of this study is to develop a proposed improvement strategy that is technically sound, environmentally sensitive and publicly acceptable. This project will evaluate the need for increasing the capacity for the east-west travel ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Santa Rosa County Auditorium, 4530 Spikes Way, Milton, Florida.
  • Florida Commission on Access to Civil Justice
    • The agenda focuses on discussing 1) the Florida Justice Technology Center; 2) 50 State Interactive Pro Bono Website project; 3) statewide lawyer referral service; and 4) subcommittee report to the full commission to be incorporated into the interim ...
      • Hearing Meeting: To hear the meeting please dial 1-888-376-5050 and enter the following participant pin: 5644994465#

6. Notices Regarding Bids, Proposals and Purchasing

• Department of Juvenile Justice
  • Departmental
    • Department of Juvenile Justice, Departmental

7. Miscellaneous

• Department of Economic Opportunity
  • Division of Community Development
    • Department of Economic Opportunity, Division of Community Development
    • Department of Economic Opportunity, Division of Community Development
• Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles
  • Division of Motor Vehicles
    • Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles, Division of Motor Vehicles