Vol. 43, No. 159 (08/16/2017)

1. Notices of Development of Proposed Rules and Negotiated Rulemaking

• Agency for Health Care Administration
  • Medicaid
    • The purpose of the amendment to Rule 59G-4.050, Florida Administrative Code (F.A.C.), is to incorporate by reference the Florida Medicaid Behavioral Health Therapy Services Coverage Policy, __________ and revise the rule title. The incorporated ...
• Department of Education
  • State Board of Education
    • To revise all hard copy certification application forms and website links used by current and prospective educators. The new forms will conform to Versa, the new licensing system, scheduled to be implemented by the Bureau of Educator Certification ...
    • To adopt course requirements for each course contained in the “Course Code Directory and Instructional Personnel Assignments” for Grades PK-12 Exceptional Student Education. The effect will be the proposed adoption of the exceptional education ...
• Department of Financial Services
  • Division of State Fire Marshal
    • The purpose of the amendment is to adjust the firefighter death benefits provided in section 112.191, F.S., for the 2017-2018 year based on the Consumer Price Index (CPI) for All Urban Consumers published by the United States Department of Labor.

2. Proposed Rules

• Department of Education
  • State Board of Education
    • To revise the date by which the Department is required to post the populated Uniform Assessment Calendar for the following two years. The rule currently states that the calendars must be posted by August 1 of each year. However, House Bill 7069 (...
      • Due of Comment: 9/6/2017
• Department of Health
  • Division of Medical Quality Assurance
    • This rule amendment will update the biennial renewal licensing forms DH-MQA 1229 and DH-MQA 1231 to amend the criminal history questions to conform to recently enacted legislation.
      • Due of Comment: 9/6/2017
• Department of Education
  • State Board of Education
    • To revise the process for appealing a high-performing charter school application denial, to revise the format in which written arguments must be submitted to the Agency Clerk, and to reduce the number of hard copies of the written appeal and ...
      • Due of Comment: 9/6/2017
    • The proposed rule revises the criteria of charter schools required to submit a school improvement plan with a corrective action to a charter school that earns three consecutive grades below a “C”. The rule conforms to HB7069 which passed in June ...
      • Due of Comment: 9/6/2017
    • To adopt the most recent CAPE Industry Certification Funding List, recommendations from CareerSource Florida and the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, and required forms. In addition, a technical wording change is included to clarify ...
      • Due of Comment: 9/6/2017
  • Postsecondary Reciprocal Distance Education Coordinating Council
    • To implement the requirements of chapter 2017-87, Laws of Florida, providing for Florida’s participation in a reciprocity agreement with other states pertaining to the interstate delivery of postsecondary distance education.
      • Due of Comment: 9/6/2017
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Board of Professional Engineers
    • The purpose of the amendment is to update the incorporated form to reflect the new, lowered delinquency fee.
      • Due of Comment: 9/6/2017
    • The purpose of the amendment is to reduce the delinquency licensure fee.
      • Due of Comment: 9/6/2017
• Department of Education
  • State Board of Education
    • This rule is to be repealed.
      • Due of Comment: 9/6/2017

3. Petitions and Dispositions Regarding Rule Variance or Waiver

• Department of Financial Services
  • Division of Funeral, Cemetery, and Consumer Services
    • The request for waiver, by Watts Funeral and Cremation Center LLC, that the number of cases done by the prior owner of the funeral establishment should count against the requirement of the cited rule was granted at the August 3, 2017 Board Meeting.
    • waiver of certain requirements of Rule 69K-18.004(3), FAC. The petition was filed on behalf of FPG Florida, LLC a/k/a Foundation Partners of Florida, LLC (FPG), which is acquiring certain funeral establishments that are currently training agencies. ...
• Water Management Districts
  • Southwest Florida Water Management District
    • On August 15, 2017, the Southwest Florida Water Management District has denied a petition for variance. Petitioner's Name: Providence Lakes Master Association, Inc. - File Tracking No. 17-4254 Date Petition Filed: May 18, 2017 Rule No.: 40D-22....
    • On August 15, 2017, the Southwest Florida Water Management District has denied a petition for variance. Petitioner's Name: Providence Lakes Master Association, Inc. - File Tracking No. 17-4254 Date Petition Filed: May 18, 2017 Rule No.: 40D-21....
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Board of Veterinary Medicine
    • variance or waiver, filed by Brian Young. The Petitioner seeks a variance or waiver of Rule 61G18-14.002(b), F.A.C., regarding requirement for a CCT score. Comments on this petition should be filed with Board of Veterinary Medicine at the address ...
  • Division of Hotels and Restaurants
    • On August 14, 2017, the Division issued an order. The Final Order was in response to a Petition for a permanent Variance from Joker Marchant Stadium, filed April 12, 2017, and advertised on April 18, 2017 in Vol. 43, No. 75, of the Florida ...
    • On August 14, 2017, the Division issued an order. The Final Order was in response to a Petition for an emergency permanent Variance from Regency Palms Condominiums, filed June 26, 2017, and advertised on June 28, 2017 in Vol. 43, No. 126, of the ...
    • On August 14, 2017, the Division issued an order. The Final Order was in response to a Petition for an emergency permanent Variance from Royal Palms Way, filed June 26, 2017, and advertised on June 28, 2017 in Vol. 43, No. 126, of the Florida ...

4. Notices of Meetings, Workshops and Public Hearings

• Water Management Districts
  • Northwest Florida Water Management District
    • In accordance with the timeframe set forth in section 120.525, Florida Statutes, a public opening is hereby noticed within the timeline for the Invitation to Bid (ITB) 17B-016 ALTHA MIDSOUTH 2017 TIMBER SALE.; August 28, 2017, 2:30 P.M. EDT; ...
      • Hearing Meeting: District Headquarters, 81 Water Management Drive, Havana, FL 32333
• Department of Transportation
  • Departmental
    • FDOT is preparing design plans for the construction of a new fixed-span bridge over the St. Johns River. The project limits are along State Road (S.R.) 44 from west of County Road (C.R.) 42 in Lake County to east of Ed Stone Park in Volusia County. ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Sanborn Activity and Event Center located at 815 South Alabama Avenue, DeLand, Florida 32724
• Water Management Districts
  • South Florida Water Management District
    • Loxahatchee River Preservation Initiative Meeting General business meeting; presentation and evaluation of Fiscal Year 2019 Funding Request Applications; Monday, August 28, 2017 at 12:00 P.M.; Jupiter Emergency Operations Center 3133 Washington ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Jupiter Emergency Operations Center 3133 Washington Street, Jupiter FL 33458
• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • Carpe Diem Community Solutions, Inc.
    • The intent of this project is to widen three miles of State Road 22 (Wewa Highway) from U.S. 98B to County Road 2315 (Star Avenue). The existing two-lane roadway will be widened to a four-lane divided roadway with six and seven foot wide bicycle ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Callaway Arts and Conference Center, 500 Callaway Park Way, Callaway.
• Department of Environmental Protection
  • Departmental
    • The Management Advisory Group for GTMNERR will hold a meeting to provide advisory input for the management of GTMNERR.; Wednesday, September 20, 2017, 6:00 p.m.; Guana Tolomato Matanzas National Estuarine Research Reserve (GTMNERR) Environmental ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Guana Tolomato Matanzas National Estuarine Research Reserve (GTMNERR) Environmental Education Center, 505 Guana River Road, Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida 32082
• Department of State
  • Division of Historical Resources
    • How to Manage Your Grant Webinare; Thursday, August 24, 2017 - 1:00 p.m. EST to 2:30 p.m. EST; R.A. Gray Building, Fourth Floor, Room 404 500 South Bronough Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32399
      • Hearing Meeting: R.A. Gray Building, Fourth Floor, Room 404 500 South Bronough Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32399
• Department of Financial Services
  • Division of Insurance Agent and Agency Services
    • The proposed rule was originally published in the March 14, 2017 (Vol. 43, No. 50) issue of the Florida Administrative Register. The first hearing on the proposed rule took place on April 26, 2017; also, a subsequent hearing on the proposed rule was ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Room 116, Larson Building, 200 East Gaines Street, Tallahassee, Florida
• Water Management Districts
  • South Florida Water Management District
    • Governing Board Meeting. The purpose of the meeting is to conduct an Attorney Client Session regarding pending District litigation (Lake Point Phase 1, LLC, et al. vs. SFWMD et al., Case No. 2013-001321-CA). Governing Board members may attend by ...
      • Hearing Meeting: SFWMD Headquarters, B-1 Building, 3301 Gun Club Road, West Palm Beach, Florida 33406
• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • Central Florida Expressway Authority
    • Project No.: 417-134 Project Description: State Road 417 Widening from south of North Econlockhatchee Trail to the Seminole County line The Central Florida Expressway Authority (CFX) plans to widen State Road 417 (Central Florida GreeneWay) ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Arbor Ridge School, Cafeteria, 2900 Logandale Dr., Orlando, FL 32817
  • Able Trust
    • The Able Trust (Florida Endowment Foundation for Vocational Rehabilitation) will hold its quarterly Board of Directors meeting. The agenda will include review of financial reports, review and approval of grants to assist in creating successful ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Rosen Shingle Creek, 9939 Universal Blvd, Orlando, FL 32819
• Department of Transportation
  • Departmental
    • The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) will host a meeting to provide information about upcoming construction along the Coral Way Bridge. Residents are invited to attend to learn more about upcoming construction activities and other project ...
      • Hearing Meeting: West Dade Regional Library 9945 Coral Way, Miami, FL 33165.
• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • Infinite Source Communications Group, LLC
    • The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) District Six will hold a public meeting for a roadway project along State Road (SR) 25/Okeechobee Road at West 16 Avenue, in Miami-Dade County. The project identification number is 437917-1-52-01. The ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Town of Medley, Second Floor 7777 NW 72 Avenue Medley, FL 33166
• Florida Housing Finance Corporation
  • Departmental
    • 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: Tallahassee City Hall Commission Chambers 300 South Adams Street Tallahassee FL 32301
    • 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 ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Tallahassee City Hall Commission Chambers 300 Adams Street Tallahassee, FL 32301
    • 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: Tallahassee City Hall Commission Chambers 300 Adams Street Tallahassee, FL 32301
• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc.
    • The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) District Four, will be hosting a Cultural Resource Committee Meeting for State Road (SR) 5/US-1 Federal Highway Bridge from CR-A1A to Beach Road Project Development and Environment (PD&E) Study. The ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse & Museum, 500 Captain Armour's Way, Jupiter, FL 33469.
• Agency for Health Care Administration
  • Health Facility and Agency Licensing
    • The Governor’s Panel on Excellence in Long-Term Care will be reviewing the Nursing Home Gold Seal Award criteria for the Gold Seal Award designation. Other business as needed may also be discussed.; Thursday, August 24, 2017, 9:00 a.m.; Agency for ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Agency for Health Care Administration, 400 West Robinson Street, Hurston South Tower, 3rd Floor, Suite 309, Orlando, Florida 32801
• Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
  • Division of Administration
    • This is a conference call for the Executive Committee to discuss general business.; Wednesday, August 23, 2017, 1:30 pm; Call In Number: 1-218-844-1930 Access Code: 9442330
      • Hearing Meeting: Call In Number: 1-218-844-1930 Access Code: 9442330
• Agency for State Technology
  • Departmental
    • This is a meeting of the Technology Advisory Council, established pursuant to s.20.61(3), F.S. The agenda for this meeting includes follow-up actions from previous council meetings and updates from the Agency for State Technology.; August 31, 2017, ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Betty Easley Conference Center, Room 152, 4075 Esplanade Way, Tallahassee, FL 32399
• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • South Florida Community Care Network
    • Meeting of the Human Resources Committee to discuss general matters.; August 24, 2017, 2:30 p.m.; Community Care Plan, 1643 Harrison Parkway, Bldg. H, Second Floor, Sunrise, Florida 33323.
      • Hearing Meeting: Community Care Plan, 1643 Harrison Parkway, Bldg. H, Second Floor, Sunrise, Florida 33323.

5. Notices of Petitions and Dispositions Regarding Declaratory Stat

• Department of Environmental Protection
  • Departmental
    • 19301271

6. Notices Regarding Bids, Proposals and Purchasing

• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • Tampa International Airport
    • Other Agencies and Organizations, Tampa International Airport

7. Miscellaneous

• Agency for Health Care Administration
  • Medicaid
    • Agency for Health Care Administration, Medicaid
• Department of State
  • Departmental
    • Department of State, Departmental