Vol. 44, No. 157 (08/13/2018)

1. Notices of Development of Proposed Rules and Negotiated Rulemaking

• Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
  • Division of Consumer Services
    • The purpose of developing changes to these rules is to: update materials incorporated by reference; provide a version and method of obtaining referenced incorporated forms; add email as an option for sending requests for inspection, cancellation or ...
• Florida Housing Finance Corporation
  • Departmental
    • The purpose of this rule chapter is to identify the duties and responsibilities of the Corporation Clerk, and to specify how documents must be filed with the Corporation.
• Department of Children and Families
  • Family Safety and Preservation Program
    • The Department intends to amend Rule 65C-30.001, F.A.C., to add a definition for “Private Adoption Agency.”
    • The Department intends to amend rule 65C-15.028, F.A.C., Adoptive Home Study, to clarify the requirements with which private adoption agencies must comply regarding adoptive home studies.

2. Proposed Rules

• Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission
  • Marine Fisheries
    • The purpose of this rule amendment is to improve the management of the stone crab trap fishery by modifying the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission’s (Commission) stone crab regulations found in Chapter 68B-13, Florida Administrative ...
      • Due of Comment: 9/3/2018
    • The purpose of this rule amendment is to modify the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission’s (Commission) spiny lobster regulations, Chapter 68B-24, Florida Administrative Code (F.A.C.), that establish the pre-season spiny lobster trap ...
      • Due of Comment: 9/3/2018
    • The purpose of this rulemaking is to create a Recreational Blue Crab Trap Registration system within the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission’s (Commission) blue crab regulations (68B-45, Florida Administrative Code), which would ...
      • Due of Comment: 9/3/2018
• Department of Environmental Protection
  • Departmental
    • The purpose of the rule is to adopt Total Maximum Daily Loads (TMDLs), and their allocations, for certain waters impaired for nutrients in the Kissimmee River Basin. Furthermore, in accordance with paragraph 62-302.531(2)(a), F.A.C., the nutrient ...
      • Due of Comment: 9/3/2018

3. Notices of Changes, Corrections and Withdrawals

• Department of Financial Services
  • Division of Funeral, Cemetery, and Consumer Services
    • Disciplinary Guidelines and Penalties for Funeral Directors and Establishments, Embalmers, Removal Services, Refrigeration Services, Direct Disposers and Establishments, and Cinerator Facilities.

4. Petitions and Dispositions Regarding Rule Variance or Waiver

• Public Service Commission
  • Departmental
    • that 4000 South Ocean Property Owner, LLLP’s petition for variance or waiver from Rule 25-6.049(5) and (6), Florida Administrative Code, filed May 7, 2018, in Docket No. 20180113-EU was granted by the Commission by Order No. PSC-2018-0351-PAA-EU, ...
• Department of Health
  • Board of Chiropractic Medicine
    • variance and waiver filed by Matthew Karcher, D.C., Dip Lac, CCSMS. Petitioner is seeking a waiver of Rule 64B2-13.004(2), F.A.C, and is requesting that the Board award him 16 CE hours for a course, which has not previously been approved, presented ...
  • Division of Environmental Health
    • On August 1, 2018, the Department of Health, issued an order in response to a petition for a variance filed on June 13, 2017 by Jim King, representing Eljen Corporation. As amended, the petitioner sought a variance from Rule 64E-6.008(5), 64E-6.009(...

5. Notices of Meetings, Workshops and Public Hearings

• Department of Children and Families
  • Departmental
    • Anticipated Negotiation Period; August 21-August 24, 2018, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. each day; 401 NW 2nd Avenue, Suite N-1007 Visionary Room - Room N1011 Miami, FL 33305
      • Hearing Meeting: 401 NW 2nd Avenue, Suite N-1007 Visionary Room - Room N1011 Miami, FL 33305
• Department of Environmental Protection
  • Division of Recreation and Parks
    • An opportunity for the public to provide input on the ten-year management plan updates for Dagny Johnson Key Largo Hammock Botanical State Park and John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park.; Tuesday, August 21, 2018, 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. (Presentation ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Murray Nelson Government Center Auditorium, 102050 Overseas Highway, Key Largo, Florida 33037
    • Discussion of the proposed unit management plan update for Dagny Johnson Key Largo Hammock Botanical State Park and John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park with the advisory group members.; Wednesday, August 22, 2018, 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.; Murray ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Murray Nelson Government Center Auditorium, 102050 Overseas Highway, Key Largo, Florida 33037
    • Discussion of the proposed unit management plan update for the Florida Keys Overseas Heritage Trail with the advisory group members.; Tuesday, August 21, 2018, 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Wednesday, August 22, 2018, 3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Thursday, ...
      • Hearing Meeting: AUGUST 21, 2018 - Murray Nelson Government Center Auditorium, 102050 Overseas Highway, Key Largo, Florida 33037 AUGUST 22, 2018 - Monroe County Public Library – Marathon Branch Community Room, 3251 Overseas Highway, Marathon, Florida 33050 AUGUST 23, 2018 - Harvey Government Center Conference Room, 1200 Truman Avenue, Key West, Florida 33040
• Department of Children and Families
  • Refugee Services
    • The purpose of the Southwest Florida Refugee Task Force meeting is to increase awareness of the refugee populations, share best practices, spot trends in refugee populations, build collaborations between agencies, help create good communication ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Florida Department of Health - Sarasota County 2200 Ringling Blvd. Sarasota, FL 34237
• Department of State
  • Division of Cultural Affairs
    • To review and score grant applications for the 2019-2020 Dance Level 1 and 2 grants under the General Program Support Grant Program.; September 13, 2018, 9:00 a.m. until conclusion; This meeting will be held via webinar and teleconference. To join ...
      • Hearing Meeting: This meeting will be held via webinar and teleconference. To join the Dance 1 and 2 panel meeting: 1. Use your computer or portable device for video and your separate telephone for audio: a. At the time of the meeting, go to http://joinwebinar.com in your web browser. Enter your name and Session ID# 810-167-123. b. Use your telephone to dial in: i. Click Phone call. Please do NOT use the computer audio option. You will not be able to speak during the meeting unless you use your telephone for audio. ii. Dial (562) 247-8422. iii. Enter Access Code# 270-418-204. You will be told that you enter “as a panelist” regardless of whether or not you are on the panel. c. You will be muted during the call. When it is your turn to speak, press *6 to unmute yourself, then *6 to mute yourself again when you are done speaking. 2. If you wish to call in only and not see the video webinar: a. At the time of the meeting, dial (562) 247-8422 b. Enter Access Code# 270-418-204. You will be told that you enter “as a panelist” regardless of whether or not you are on the panel. You will be muted during the call. When it is your turn to speak, press *6 to unmute yourself, then *6 again to mute yourself when you are done speaking.
• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • The Valerin Group, Inc.
    • At this public kickoff meeting, FDOT will display information about the proposed project for review and input. The meeting will be an open house format where people can ask questions and provide comments to FDOT representatives in a one-on-one ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Somos Church, 3125 US Highway 98 S., Lakeland, Florida 33803
• State Board of Administration
  • Departmental
    • To obtain the recommendation of the Advisory Council for the filing of a Notice of Proposed Rule for 19-8.010, F.A.C., Reimbursement Contract, and for the filing of this rule for adoption if no member of the public timely requests a rule hearing or ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Persons wishing to participate may dial (888) 670-3525 and enter conference code 7135858151.
• Regional Planning Councils
  • North Central Florida Regional Planning Council
    • To conduct the regular business of the Executive Committee of the North Central Florida Regional Planning Council.; August 23, 2018 at 6:00 p.m.; Holiday Inn Hotel and Suites, Olustee Room, 213 Southwest Commerce Boulevard, Lake City, Florida.
      • Hearing Meeting: Holiday Inn Hotel and Suites, Olustee Room, 213 Southwest Commerce Boulevard, Lake City, Florida.
    • To conduct the regular business of the Clearinghouse Committee of the North Central Florida Regional Planning Council.; August 23, 2018 at 6:00 p.m.; Holiday Inn Hotel and Suites, Suwannee Room, 213 Southwest Commerce Boulevard, Lake City, Florida.
      • Hearing Meeting: Holiday Inn Hotel and Suites, Suwannee Room, 213 Southwest Commerce Boulevard, Lake City, Florida.
    • To conduct the regular business of the North Central Florida Regional Planning Council.; August 23, 2018 at 7:00 p.m.; Holiday Inn Hotel and Suites, Suwannee Room, 213 Southwest Commerce Boulevard, Lake City, Florida.
      • Hearing Meeting: Holiday Inn Hotel and Suites, Suwannee Room, 213 Southwest Commerce Boulevard, Lake City, Florida.
• Department of Management Services
  • Division of Purchasing
    • In accordance with section 120.525, Florida Statutes, a public meeting is hereby noticed for the following Invitation to Bid (ITB) Number: DMS 17/18-013 for Transportation of Vehicles and Equipment. The meeting is a Non-Mandatory Public Bid Opening ...
      • Hearing Meeting: 4050 Esplanade Way, Conference Room 380K, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0950
• Department of Education
  • University of North Florida
    • The Art in State Buildings Selection Committee meets to review finalists' presentations for Skinner-Jones Hall.; September 10, 2018, 1:00-4:00 p.m.; Tampa-Orlando Conference Room, Ann & David Hicks Hall, Bldg. 53.
      • Hearing Meeting: Tampa-Orlando Conference Room, Ann & David Hicks Hall, Bldg. 53.
• Department of Elder Affairs
  • Division of Volunteer and Community Services
    • Meeting of the Dementia Cure and Care Initiative Task force for the City of Ft. Myers. The goal of the DCCI Task force is to engage communities across the state to be more dementia friendly, promote better care for Floridians affected by dementia, ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Zion Lutheran Church, 7401 Winkler Road, Ft. Myers, FL 33919
    • Meeting of the Dementia Cure and Care Initiative Task force for the City of Sarasota. The goal of the DCCI Task force is to engage communities across the state to be more dementia friendly, promote better care for Floridians affected by dementia, ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Poets Walk, 5851 Honore Ave. Sarasota, FL 34243; telephone conference: 1(888)670-3525, participant code: 649 992 7145
    • Meeting of the Dementia Cure and Care Initiative Task force for the City of Tampa. The goal of the DCCI Task force is to engage communities across the state to be more dementia friendly, promote better care for Floridians affected by dementia, and ...
      • Hearing Meeting: University of South Florida Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Neurosciences 3515 East Fletcher Ave., Tampa, FL 33613; telephone conference: 1(888)670-3525, participant code: 649 992 7145
    • Meeting of the Dementia Cure and Care Initiative Task force for the City of Orlando. The goal of the DCCI Task force is to engage communities across the state to be more dementia friendly, promote better care for Floridians affected by dementia, and ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Pine Hills Community Center, 6408 Jennings Road Building B, Orlando, FL 32818; telephone conference: 1(888)670-3525, participant code: 649 992 7145
• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • Visit Florida
    • General Board Business; September 12, 2018, 9:00 a.m.; Omni Orlando Resort at ChampionsGate 1500 Masters Blvd. Championsgate, FL 33896
      • Hearing Meeting: Omni Orlando Resort at ChampionsGate 1500 Masters Blvd. Championsgate, FL 33896
• Water Management Districts
  • St. Johns River Water Management District
    • This notice serves as a correction to the participant code provided in the Notice of Public Workshop published on August 9, 2018 in FAR Volume 44 No. 155; Aug. 16, 2018, at 10:00 a.m.; call-in number: 1-888-670-3525, participant code: 4300576614, ...
      • Hearing Meeting: call-in number: 1-888-670-3525, participant code: 4300576614, then press # St. Johns River Water Management District Maitland Service Center, Wekiva and Econ Conference Rooms, Second Floor, 601 S. Lake Destiny Rd., Maitland, FL 32751
• Florida Housing Finance Corporation
  • Departmental
    • 1. Conduct business necessary for the organization of FHFC III, INC. 2. Consider adopting resolutions delegating operational authority to the Executive Director. 3. Consideration of all necessary actions with regard to any property owned or held ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Marriott Harbor Beach 3030 Holiday Drive Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316
• Water Management Districts
  • Southwest Florida Water Management District
    • Springs Coast Steering Committee Meeting. Work through partnerships to restore and protect springs through implementation of system specific scientifically sound, community–based management plans.; Wednesday, Aug 29, 2018; 2:00 p.m.; District ...
      • Hearing Meeting: District Brooksville Office, 2379 Broad Street, Brooksville, FL 34604
• Florida Housing Finance Corporation
  • Departmental
    • 1. Conduct business necessary for the organization of FHFC II, INC. 2. Consider adopting resolutions delegating operational authority to the Executive Director. 3. Consideration of all necessary actions with regard to any property owned or held ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Marriott Harbor Beach 3030 Holiday Drive Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316
    • 1. Consider financing and acknowledgement resolutions for various multifamily developments, under any multifamily program, including the ranking of developments. 2. Consider appointment of professionals including but not limited to trustee and/or ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Marriott Harbor Beach 3030 Holiday Drive Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316
• Water Management Districts
  • Southwest Florida Water Management District
    • Governing Board Meeting, Committee Meetings and Public Hearing: Consider SWFWMD business. All or part of this meeting may be conducted by means of communications media technology in order to permit maximum participation of Governing Board members.; ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Tampa Office, 7601 US Highway 301 North, Tampa FL
• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • TRIDENT ENGINEERING, LLC
    • The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) District Six will hold a public workshop/visioning meeting pertaining to State Road 934/NW 79 Street from Douglas Road/NW 37 Avenue to SR 7/NW 7 Avenue improvements. Participants will be engaged in ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Arcola Lakes Library, 8240 NW 7 Avenue, Miami, FL 33150
• Department of Legal Affairs
  • Division of Victim Services and Criminal Justice Programs
    • The Council shall make a systematic study of the conditions affecting black men and boys, including, but not limited to, homicide rates, arrest and incarceration rate, poverty, violence, drug abuse, death rates, disparate annual income levels, ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Toll Free Dial in Number: 888-670-3525 Conference Code: 8470026713
• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • Pasco-Pinellas Area Agency on Aging
    • Items related to Area Agency on Aging of Pasco-Pinellas business and Board of Directors oversight.; Monday August 20, 2018, 9:30 a.m.; 9549 Koger Blvd, Suite 100, St Petersburg FL33702
      • Hearing Meeting: 9549 Koger Blvd, Suite 100, St Petersburg FL33702
• Executive Office of the Governor
  • Departmental
    • General business; August 20, 2018 at 10:30 AM until all business is complete.; Call-In: 888-670-3525, Passcode: 3360784946
      • Hearing Meeting: Call-In: 888-670-3525, Passcode: 3360784946
• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • Stantec Consulting, Inc.
    • Financial Management Number: 435808-1-22-02 Efficient Transportation Decision Making (ETDM) Number: 14222 Project Description: Project Development and Environment (PD&E) Study, SR 9/I-95 from South of SR 870/Commercial Boulevard to North of ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Sheraton Suites Fort Lauderdale at Cypress Creek, 555 NW 62 Street, Grand Cypress Ballroom, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309
• Department of Revenue
  • Property Tax Oversight Program
    • The Department will present the recommended list of applicants for the Certified Florida Appraiser, Certified Cadastralist of Florida, and Certified Florida Evaluator designations. Interested parties can attend by telephone. The agenda includes ...
      • Hearing Meeting: 1-888-670-3525, Participant code: 9401759921#
    • The Department will present the recommended list of applicants for the Certified Florida Collector and Certified Florida Collector Assistant designations. Interested parties can attend by telephone. The agenda includes instructions to attend by ...
      • Hearing Meeting: 1-888-670-3525, Participant code: 9401759921#
• Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
  • Florida Forest Service
    • A meeting to review the Florida Forest Service programs, activities and future plans.; August 28, 2018, 1:00 pm; Omni’s Amelia Island Plantation Resort 39 BEACH LAGOON ROAD Fernandina Beach, Florida 32034
      • Hearing Meeting: Omni’s Amelia Island Plantation Resort 39 BEACH LAGOON ROAD Fernandina Beach, Florida 32034
  • Division of Consumer Services
    • Reschedule of August 20, 2018 Meeting. This is a meeting to discuss recent changes to chapter 527, Florida Statutes. Two or more members of the Florida Liquified Propane Gas Advisory Board may be in attendance.; August 22, 2018, 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m....
      • Hearing Meeting: Lake Mary Marriott, Hibiscus Room, 1501 International Parkway, Lake Mary, FL 32746

6. Notices of Petitions and Dispositions Regarding Declaratory Stat

• Department of Financial Services
  • Finance
    • GPD Holdings LLC.; On 8/10/2018, the Florida Office of Financial Regulation (Consumer Finance) received a Petition for Declaratory Statement from GPD Holdings LLC. The petition seeks a declaratory statement from the Office on whether a Florida ...
• Department of Health
  • Board of Medicine
    • Dina Garcia, RD, LDN,; The Notice of Petition for Declaratory Statement was published in Volume 45, No. 57, of the March 22, 2018, Florida Administrative Register. Petitioner inquired as to whether, under Chapter 468, Part X, ss. 468.501-468.518; ...
• Department of Corrections
  • Departmental
    • Richard Gordon, DC# J30848; The petition seeks clarification on whether 33-503.001(3)(c), F.A.C., extends the Florida Department of Corrections “the authority to deny area for worship and religious observances, based on a ‘minimum number’ of ...

7. Notices Regarding Bids, Proposals and Purchasing

• Department of Education
  • Departmental
    • Department of Education, Departmental

8. Miscellaneous

• Department of Health
  • Board of Nursing
    • Department of Health, Board of Nursing
• Department of Financial Services
  • FSC - Financial Institution Regulation
    • Department of Financial Services, FSC - Financial Institution Regulation
• Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles
  • Division of Motor Vehicles
    • Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles, Division of Motor Vehicles
    • Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles, Division of Motor Vehicles
    • Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles, Division of Motor Vehicles
• Department of Health
  • Departmental
    • Department of Health, Departmental
  • Board of Nursing
    • 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