Vol. 46, No. 162 (08/19/2020)

1. Notices of Development of Proposed Rules and Negotiated Rulemaking

• Department of Health
  • Board of Optometry
    • For Rule 64B13-4.004, F.A.C., the Board proposes the rule amendment to revise the incorporated application form. For Rule 64B13-4.007, F.A.C., the Board proposes the rule amendment to revise the incorporated Initial Optometry Faculty Certificate ...
    • The Board proposes the rule amendment to remove language that is no longer necessary.

2. Proposed Rules

• Department of Education
  • State Board of Education
    • To revise course requirements for courses contained in the “2020-2021 Course Code Directory and Instructional Personnel Assignments” for Grades K-12/Adult, Basic Education. The effect will add the Benchmarks for Excellent Student Thinking (B.E.S.T.) ...
      • Due of Comment: 9/9/2020
    • To implement four additional components for the performance ratings now that the necessary data are available, and this will finalize the implementation of the Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) accountability rating system. An appeals process is ...
      • Due of Comment: 9/9/2020

3. Notices of Changes, Corrections and Withdrawals

• Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission
  • Marine Fisheries
    • Designation as Restricted Species; Season; Repeal of Special Act, Gear, Trap Construction, Commercial Trap Marking Requirements, Trap Working Regulations, Trap Transfer
• Department of Health
  • Board of Optometry
    • Standards of Practice

4. Petitions and Dispositions Regarding Rule Variance or Waiver

• Department of Health
  • Division of Environmental Health
    • NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on July 28, 2020, Department of Health, received a petition for variance from Adam Friedman, representing Bento Nouveau Inc. The petitioner seeks a variance from section 3-502.11(c), 2013 FDA Food Code, which requires a ...
• Florida Housing Finance Corporation
  • Departmental
    • for waiver of Rule 67-21.003(1)(b), Florida Administrative Code and the Non-Competitive Application Instructions from Valencia Park Preservation, Ltd., to amend the principals named as a part of the application.
• Department of Health
  • Division of Environmental Health
    • NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on July 13, 2020 Department of Health, received a petition for variance from Tyler Lundsgaard, representing NX North Port Owner LLC. The petitioner seeks a variance from subsection 64E-12.005(4), Florida Administrative ...
• Department of Management Services
  • Public Employees Relations Commission
    • On August 10, 2020, the Public Employees Relations Commission issued a final order in Case No. MS-2020-031 granting an unopposed emergency petition for variance from Florida Administrative Code Rule 60CC-4.002 filed by Kally Malcolm-Bjorklund and ...
• Water Management Districts
  • Southwest Florida Water Management District
    • variance or waiver. Petitioner’s Name: Fishhawk CDD IV Rule No.: 40D-22.201 Nature of the rule for which variance or waiver is sought: Lawn and Landscape Irrigation The Petition has been assigned tracking No. 20-4319.
• Department of Management Services
  • Public Employees Relations Commission
    • On August 10, 2020, the Public Employees Relations Commission issued a final order in Case No. MS-2020-032 granting an unopposed emergency petition for variance from Florida Administrative Code Rule 60CC-4.002 filed by Bobby Mermer and the United ...
    • On August 10, 2020, the Public Employees Relations Commission issued a final order in Case No. MS-2020-033 granting an unopposed emergency petition for variance from Florida Administrative Code Rule 60CC-4.002 filed by Daniel Saunders and the United ...
    • On August 10, 2020, the Public Employees Relations Commission issued a final order in Case No. MS-2020-034 granting an unopposed emergency petition for variance from Florida Administrative Code Rule 60CC-4.002 filed by Matthew Thomas and the United ...
    • On August 10, 2020, the Public Employees Relations Commission issued a final order in Case No. MS-2020-035 granting an unopposed emergency petition for variance from Florida Administrative Code Rule 60CC-4.002 filed by Steadman Stahl and the Dade ...
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Division of Hotels and Restaurants
    • On August 17, 2020, the Division issued an order. The Final Order was in response to a Petition for a permanent variance from University of Florida d/b/a Broward Hall UF at 680 Broward Drive, Gainesville, FL, filed July 20, 2020, and advertised on ...
• Department of Management Services
  • Public Employees Relations Commission
    • variance from Rule 60CC-4.002, F.A.C., from Jeffery Mitchell and Local 291, Transport Workers Union of America, AFL-CIO to allow Local 291, Transport Workers Union of America, AFL-CIO to conduct all aspects of a ratification election electronically. ...

5. Notices of Meetings, Workshops and Public Hearings

• Regional Utility Authorities
  • Tampa Bay Water - A Regional Water Supply Authority
    • A public meeting of the Selection Committee for Financial Consulting Services Contract No’s. 2020-052/053. As a part of the selection process, the Selection Committee will meet to review and discuss the responses and ranking of the firms, determine ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Following the direction of Governor DeSantis to avoid large in-person gatherings and to promote social distancing, this meeting will be conducted via tele-conference, which is free to the public to use. Interested parties may attend the meeting by dialing 1-888-585-9008 and entering room number 547-353-289. If the authority for this meeting to be conducted via tele-conference is rescinded, the meeting will be held at Tampa Bay Water Administrative Offices, 2575 Enterprise Road, Clearwater, Florida 33763.
• Agency for Health Care Administration
  • Medicaid
    • Rule 59G-13.070, Developmental Disabilities Individual Budgeting Waiver Services. ; August 26, 2020 from 4:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.; Remote Listeners: Attendees may register for the hearing at: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/...
      • Hearing Meeting: Remote Listeners: Attendees may register for the hearing at: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/580099445218135566. After registering, a confirmation email will be received containing information about joining the webinar, and opportunities to offer comments and questions will be available.
• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • Florida League of Cities
    • Sunshine State Governmental Financing Commission Annual Membership Meeting and Board of Directors Meeting conducted through the use of communications media technology, as authorized by Section 163.01(18), Florida Statutes. Persons interested in ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Florida League of Cities, 301 South Bronough Street, Suite 300, Tallahassee, FL 32301 850-222-9684
• Water Management Districts
  • Northwest Florida Water Management District
    • District business. Amendment No. 16 to Fiscal Year 2019-2020 budget – realignment of budget, commitment of Fiscal Year 2019-2020 fund balances as required by the Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) Statement No. 54, and request for ...
      • Hearing Meeting: 1(888)585-9008, when prompted, enter 778-688-267
• Department of Transportation
  • Departmental
    • The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) will host a Community Open House to share information about the Florida Multi-Use Corridors of Regional Economic Significance (M-CORES) Northern Turnpike Connector, which extends from the northern ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Sumter County Fairgrounds, 7620 State Road 471, Bushnell, FL 33513
• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • Central Florida Expressway Authority
    • Environmental Advisory Group (EAG) meeting Project No. 599-229 Project Description: CFX Concept, Feasibility, & Mobility (CF&M) Study Osceola/Brevard County Connectors The Osceola/Brevard County Connectors CF&M study will develop and evaluate ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Microsoft Teams (online) Email Kathy Putnam at ConceptStudies@CFXway.com for connection information.
• Department of Transportation
  • Departmental
    • The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) will host a Community Open House to share information about the Florida Multi-Use Corridors of Regional Economic Significance (M-CORES) Southwest Central Florida Connector extending from Collier ...
      • Hearing Meeting: LaBelle Civic Center, 481 West Hickpochee Ave (SR 80), LaBelle, FL 33935
• Department of State
  • Division of Cultural Affairs
    • General Business; Friday, September 11, 2020, 10:00 a.m.; Conference Call
      • Hearing Meeting: Conference Call
• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • Departmental
    • Board of Directors meeting.; Tuesday, August 25, 2020 at 3:00 p.m. EDT; 844-263-5416 passcode 8504251634
      • Hearing Meeting: 844-263-5416 passcode 8504251634
  • Pasco-Pinellas Area Agency on Aging
    • The Area Agency on Aging of Pasco-Pinellas, Inc. (AAAPP) for Planning and Service Area 5, will hold a virtual public hearing respective to the 2020-2022 Area Plan cycle 2021 update for the direct provision of Caregiver Training and Support under ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Virtually, through the Zoom platform. The zoom link is as follows: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86506924824?pwd=S3dKZkE3d0dzNlVPeFhWcVBSNUxXdz09 Or join by conference call by dialing 1 929 205 6099 or by your location +1 301 715 8592 US (Germantown) +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) +1 929 205 6099 US (New York) +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma) +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston) +1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose) Meeting ID: 865 0692 4824 Passcode: 221393 Participant ID: #
• Water Management Districts
  • South Florida Water Management District
    • Fourth annual public workshop for the 2020 Priority Waterbody List for the Central Florida Water Initiative (CFWI). The South Florida Water Management District, Southwest Florida Water Management District and St. Johns River Water Management ...
      • Hearing Meeting: This rule development workshop will include online public engagement as part of SFWMD's efforts to engage the public and stakeholders while preventing potential spread of COVID-19. The workshop will be conducted through Microsoft Teams, which is a free online meeting tool that can be used from a computer. Please click-on or copy and paste the following link into your browser and follow the instructions provided at the website: Join Microsoft Teams Meeting. Alternatively, you can use this URL to join the meeting: https://bit.ly/33rrHKo. Use of the Chrome browser is recommended for best compatibility with Teams. Use of the Chrome browser is recommended for best compatibility with Teams.
• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • Kittelson & Associates, Inc
    • The Florida Department of Transportation, District Seven is hosting a Virtual Focus Group Meeting for stakeholders, business/property owners, and interested parties regarding the US 19 Frontage Roads Safety Action Plan from north of 49th Street to ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Online GoToMeeting (https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/225343229 or dial (571) 317-3122 with access code 225-343-229)

6. Notices of Petitions and Dispositions Regarding Declaratory Stat

• Department of Financial Services
  • Finance
    • Aspen Lakes, LLC.; On 8/14/2020, the Florida Office of Financial Regulation (Consumer Finance) received a Petition for Declaratory Statement from Aspen Lakes, LLC. The petition seeks a declaratory statement from the Office whether its business model ...

7. Miscellaneous

• Department of Environmental Protection
  • Departmental
    • Department of Environmental Protection, Departmental
• Department of State
  • Departmental
    • Department of State, Departmental