Vol. 46, No. 160 (08/17/2020)

1. Notices of Development of Proposed Rules and Negotiated Rulemaking

• Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission
  • Freshwater Fish and Wildlife
    • The Commission is considering revising the rule to incorporate by reference and link to Commission-approved Guidelines for the Southeastern American kestrel and revise rule provisions associated with species classified as Endangered, Threatened, or ...

2. Proposed Rules

• Department of Education
  • State Board of Education
    • The rule implements the statewide articulated acceleration mechanisms of Section 1007.27, Florida Statutes, which facilitates a variety of acceleration mechanisms that are available to secondary and postsecondary students.
      • Due of Comment: 9/7/2020
• Department of Health
  • Board of Nursing
    • The Board proposes the promulgation of the rule to provide instruction for Autonomous Advanced Practice Registered Nurse Registration.
      • Due of Comment: 9/7/2020
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Electrical Contractors' Licensing Board
    • The Board proposes the rule amendments due to legislative changes.
      • Due of Comment: 9/7/2020
• Department of Health
  • Board of Acupuncture
    • The purpose of the rule amendment is to update the incorporated application.
      • Due of Comment: 9/7/2020
  • Board of Medicine
    • The proposed rule amendments are intended to update the applications.
      • Due of Comment: 9/7/2020

3. Notices of Changes, Corrections and Withdrawals

• Department of State
  • Departmental
    • Style and Form for Filing Rules; Certification Accompanying Materials, Materials Incorporated by Reference

4. Petitions and Dispositions Regarding Rule Variance or Waiver

• Department of Children and Families
  • Substance Abuse Program
    • Families received a petition for emergency waiver of Rule 65D-30.0036(1)(c), Florida Administrative Code, from Transitions Recovery, assigned Case No. 20-019W. Rule 65D-30.0036(1)(c), Florida Administrative Code, requires a copy of the provider’s ...
• Department of Financial Services
  • Securities
    • On 8/13/2020, the Florida Office of Financial Regulation issued a Final Order Denying Petition for Waiver of Rule 69W-600.0024, Florida Administrative Code, dated May 19, 2020, filed by Stephen Smithson. The Office determined that Petitioner has not ...
• Department of Management Services
  • Public Employees Relations Commission
    • variance from Rule 60CC-4.002, F.A.C., from David Elzbeck and the Union of Escambia Education Staff Professionals, FEA, NEA, AFT, AFL-CIO to allow the Union of Escambia Education Staff Professionals, FEA, NEA, AFT, AFL-CIO to conduct all aspects of ...
    • variance from Rule 60CC-4.002, F.A.C., from Darzell Warren and the Escambia Education Association to allow the Escambia Education Association to conduct all aspects of a ratification election electronically. The petition was assigned Case No. MS-...
    • variance from Rule 60CC-4.002, F.A.C., from Dawn Bergeron and the United Faculty of Florida to allow the United Faculty of Florida to conduct all aspects of a ratification election electronically. The petition was assigned Case No. MS-2020-053. Any ...
    • variance from Rule 60CC-4.002, F.A.C., from Andrea Thompson and Monroe County Professional Firefighters, Local 3909, IAFF to allow Monroe County Professional Firefighters, Local 3909, IAFF to conduct all aspects of a ratification election ...
• Department of Health
  • Board of Clinical Laboratory Personnel
    • variance and waiver submitted by Grace Kim . Petitioner is seeking a variance or waiver of Rule 64B3-5.002, F.A.C., which sets forth the education, training/experience and examination requirements for licensure as a supervisor. Comments on the ...
• Department of Financial Services
  • Securities
    • On August 14, 2020, the Florida Office of Financial Regulation issued a Final Order Denying Petition for Waiver of Rule 69W-600.0024, Florida Administrative Code, dated May 20, 2020, filed by Kirk Padilla. The Office finds that Petitioner has failed ...

5. Notices of Meetings, Workshops and Public Hearings

• Department of Health
  • Office of Statewide Research
    • To conduct review of new research studies involving human participants, modifications to existing studies, and continuing review of ongoing research to make sure research studies comply with regulations and the Department’s ethical standards.; ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Conference Call tel. 888-585-9008 room 852 642 835
• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • Moffitt Cancer Center & Research Institute
    • To conduct the general business of the Joint Finance & Planning Committee.; August 24, 2020, 11:00 a.m.; Moffitt Cancer Center, Clinical Support Building, 8112 Conference Room.
      • Hearing Meeting: Moffitt Cancer Center, Clinical Support Building, 8112 Conference Room.
• Department of State
  • Division of Cultural Affairs
    • To review and score grant applications for the 2021-2022 Dance Level 2 and 3 General Program Support grant programs.; Thursday, September 17, 2020, 9:00 a.m. until conclusion; This meeting will be held via webinar and teleconference. Please join my ...
      • Hearing Meeting: This meeting will be held via webinar and teleconference. Please join my meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone. https://www.gotomeet.me/CultureBuildsFL/dance-gps-levels-2--3-panel-meeting You can also dial in using your phone. United States: +1 (312) 757-3121 Access Code: 681-017-149 Join from a video-conferencing room or system. Dial in or type: 67.217.95.2 or inroomlink.goto.com Meeting ID: 681 017 149 Or dial directly: 681017149@67.217.95.2 or 67.217.95.2##681017149
• Department of Military Affairs
  • Departmental
    • Cancellation: The Armory Board Meeting scheduled for 21 August 2020 will be rescheduled at a later date.; 21 August 2020 Has been *canceled*; canceled
      • Hearing Meeting: canceled
• Agency for Health Care Administration
  • Medicaid
    • This meeting involves review and approval of drug use criteria and 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; ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Please use the link info to connect and follow this meeting: https://magellanhealth.zoom.us/j/95611394921?pwd=Q3pjVm9GOFJuREZsdk5KRzRFZkVldz09 Or iPhone one-tap (US Toll): +13126266799, 95611394921# or +16465588656, 95611394921# Or Telephone: Dial: +1 312 626 6799 (US Toll) or +1 646 558 8656 (US Toll) Webinar ID: 956 1139 4921 International numbers available: https://magellanhealth.zoom.us/u/aQljZ5ekg
• Water Management Districts
  • South Florida Water Management District
    • A Public Forum of the Water Resources Accountability and Collaboration (WRAC) regarding high water levels in the Central Everglades (Water Conservation Areas). The Central Everglades are an integral part of restoring the Greater Everglades Ecosystem....
      • Hearing Meeting: This workshop will be conducted via Zoom, a media technology free for the public to use. A link will be provided on the District’s website at www.SFWMD.gov/meetings.
• Agency for Health Care Administration
  • Medicaid
    • Recommendations for inclusion or exclusion from 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: Join by zoom meeting link at: https://magellanhealth.zoom.us/j/94111467435?pwd=N3B0K0UyZEkvVXR0akdubHB2QU5HZz09 Or iPhone one-tap (US Toll): +13126266799, 94111467435# or +16465588656, 94111467435# Or Telephone: Dial: +1 312 626 6799 (US Toll) or +1 646 558 8656 (US Toll) Webinar ID: 941 1146 7435 International numbers available: https://magellanhealth.zoom.us/u/aOfxj3P8N The Executive Session follows the speaker’s portion and is closed to the public. Open session will resume at approximately 10:30 a.m. Use the same zoom link to rejoin the meeting.
• Water Management Districts
  • South Florida Water Management District
    • This is a public meeting of the Big Cypress Basin Board to discuss and consider activities impacting the Big Cypress Basin of the South Florida Water Management District. The public and stakeholders will have an opportunity to view and comment on ...
      • Hearing Meeting: This meeting will be conducted via Zoom, a media technology free for the public to use. A link will be provided on the District’s website at www.SFWMD.gov/meetings.
• Department of Education
  • State Board of Education
    • Blind Services Foundation Website; August 27, 2020, 3:30 p.m.; Teleconference Phone: 888-585-9008, Conference Room#: 319 035 377
      • Hearing Meeting: Teleconference Phone: 888-585-9008, Conference Room#: 319 035 377
• 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: Florida Department of Health in Bay County 597 W. 11th Street Panama City, FL 32401
• Department of Veterans' Affairs
  • Departmental
    • Election of new Chair and 2020 nominee selection; August 25, 2020, 1:00 p.m.; 212 Knott Building, 404 South Monroe Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32399 Teleconference Dial-In number: 1 888 585 9008 Participant Passcode: 241532588
      • Hearing Meeting: 212 Knott Building, 404 South Monroe Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32399 Teleconference Dial-In number: 1 888 585 9008 Participant Passcode: 241532588
• Department of Transportation
  • Departmental
    • The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) will conduct a meeting of the Florida Multi-use Corridors of Regional Economic Significance (M-CORES) Task Force for the Southwest Central Florida Connector extending from Collier County to Polk County,...
      • Hearing Meeting: See Meeting Notice
    • The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) will conduct a meeting of the Florida Multi-use Corridors of Regional Economic Significance (M-CORES) Task Force for the Northern Turnpike Connector, which extends from the northern terminus of the ...
      • Hearing Meeting: See Meeting Notice
    • The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) will conduct a meeting of the Florida Multi-use Corridors of Regional Economic Significance (M-CORES) Task Force for the Suncoast Connector extending from Citrus County to Jefferson County, on Thursday,...
      • Hearing Meeting: See Meeting Notice
• Department of Health
  • Board of Optometry
    • 46/159 CORRECTION OF TIME: THIS MEETING WILL BE HELD AT 3:00 P.M.; August 24, 2020, 3:00 p.m.; https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/551175941
      • Hearing Meeting: https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/551175941
• Department of Economic Opportunity
  • Departmental
    • MANDATORY PRE-BID SITE VISIT DATE: August 25, 2020, 9:00 a.m. ET. Please also see information included in the Invitation to Bid document in Section B.7. BID OPENING DATE: September 17, 2020, 3:00 p.m. ET. Please also see information included in ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Caldwell Building, 107 East Madison Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0905. THE REPLY OPENING WILL BE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC VIA CONFERENCE CALL ONLY. CONFERENCE CALL NUMBER: 1 (888) 545-9008, CONFERENCE ROOM: 952-708-564
• Water Management Districts
  • Suwannee River Water Management District
    • Audit Committee Meeting and Supplemental Governing Board Meeting. 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.
• Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission
  • Departmental
    • The Commission will present draft Species Conservation Measures and Permitting Guidelines for the Southeastern American kestrel, a State-Threatened species included in Florida’s Imperiled Species Management Plan. These guidelines outline biological ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Information on joining the webinar will be available at https://myfwc.com/wildlifehabitats/wildlife/species-guidelines. Participation in the webinar will require access to the internet.
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Departmental
    • The Rules Committee will meet to discuss possible rule changes.; September 9, 2020, 1:30 p.m. (EST); to join https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/660903253, You can also dial in using your phone. United States (Toll Free): 1 866 899 4679, United ...
      • Hearing Meeting: to join https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/660903253, You can also dial in using your phone. United States (Toll Free): 1 866 899 4679, United States: +1 (571) 317-3116, Access Code: 660-903-253
• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • Florida Atlantic Research and Development Authority
    • Authority Meeting; August 26, 2020, 8:00 a.m.; Zoom Meeting, Meeting ID 962 644 9236, Password FARDA
      • Hearing Meeting: Zoom Meeting, Meeting ID 962 644 9236, Password FARDA
• Department of Management Services
  • Departmental
    • General, Fall Rural County Grants, Annual Report; October 14-15, 2020, 9:00 a.m.; Teleconference number: 1(877)309-2073, Conference room: 931-659-037
      • Hearing Meeting: Teleconference number: 1(877)309-2073, Conference room: 931-659-037
• Department of Legal Affairs
  • Florida Elections Commission
    • On August 25, 2020: Review and adjudication of cases relating to alleged violations of Chapters 104 and 106, Florida Statutes. Following the public call to order, this portion of the 2-day meeting is confidential and closed to the public. On ...
      • Hearing Meeting: On August 25, 2020: Public Call to Order, dial 1-866-901-6455 and enter Audio Access Code 515462864 Confidential portion ZOOM Meeting On August 26, 2020: Public Session webinar and teleconference participation instructions A. GoToWebinar – Remote Video Conferencing 1. Open your web browser and search GoToWebinar or enter www.gotowebinar.com. 2. Select “Join A Webinar” in the upper right corner of the website. 3. Enter the 9-digit Webinar ID: 602468659 and your email address. 4. Enter your name and email address and click “Register”. 5. You will automatically join the meeting as an attendee. Attendees are muted; however, they can choose whether to appear by webcam. B. OpenVoice - Teleconference 1. Dial 1-866-901-6455. 2. Enter Audio Access Code 515462864. 3. You will automatically join the meeting as an attendee. Attendees are muted.
• Department of Health
  • Division of Health Access and Tobacco
    • This is a meeting of an Advisory Council required by Florida Statute 381.84. The council meets four times per year to provide advice to the Department of Health relating to the Comprehensive Tobacco Education and Use Prevention Program. The meetings ...
      • Hearing Meeting: https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/730782725
• Department of Transportation
  • Florida Seaport Transportation and Economic Development Council
    • General business.; Wednesday, September 2, 2020 1:30 - 4:30; https://zoom.us/j/6540239803 Meeting ID: 654 023 9803 (646)558-8656
      • Hearing Meeting: https://zoom.us/j/6540239803 Meeting ID: 654 023 9803 (646)558-8656
    • General business.; Tuesday, September 1, 2020 1:30 - 4:30; https://zoom.us/j/6540239803 Meeting ID: 654 023 9803 (646)558-8656
      • Hearing Meeting: https://zoom.us/j/6540239803 Meeting ID: 654 023 9803 (646)558-8656

6. Notices of Petitions and Dispositions Regarding Declaratory Stat

• Department of Financial Services
  • Finance
    • Advisors Choice Lending, Inc.; On 8/13/2020, the Florida Office of Financial Regulation (Consumer Finance) received a Petition for Declaratory Statement from Advisors Choice Lending, Inc. The petition seeks a declaratory statement from the Office ...

7. Notices Regarding Bids, Proposals and Purchasing

• Regional Planning Councils
  • Northeast Florida Regional Planning Council
    • Regional Planning Councils, Northeast Florida Regional Planning Council

8. Miscellaneous

• Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
  • Division of Food, Nutrition and Wellness
    • Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Division of Food, Nutrition and Wellness
• Department of State
  • Departmental
    • Department of State, Departmental