Vol. 45, No. 162 (08/20/2019)

1. Notices of Development of Proposed Rules and Negotiated Rulemaking

• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Board of Accountancy
    • The Board proposes a rule amendment that will update examination requirements and allow continuing testing.
    • The Board proposes a rule amendment that updates language to redefine upper division as courses above the principal introductory level.
    • The Board proposes a rule amendment based on the changes to Section 473.312, F.S., to reflect the reduction of CPE hours required from 25% (20 hours) to 10% (8 hours) in accounting-related and/or auditing-related subjects.
    • The Board proposes a rule amendment to include attestation engagements in the disciplinary guidelines as an area subject to discipline if a violation occurs.
• Department of Financial Services
  • Division of Funeral, Cemetery, and Consumer Services
    • The proposed rule amendment deletes references to the Chapter 660 that are currently in rule pursuant to statutory changes to Sections 497.263(3)(a) and 497.26(1), F.S.
    • The proposed rule amendment is to implement conditions under which a combination internship may be renewed for one year.
    • The proposed rule amendment is to implement conditions under which a combination internship may be renewed for one year.
    • The Board proposes a rule amendment to implement conditions under which a combination internship may be renewed for one year.
    • The Board proposes a rule amendment to update the language regarding the responsibility of funeral director in charge.
• Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission
  • Vessel Registration and Boating Safety
    • This rulemaking will establish criteria and guidelines for law enforcement to determine whether a vessel has an effective means of propulsion for safe navigation.

2. Proposed Rules

• Agency for Health Care Administration
  • Cost Management and Control
    • The Agency proposes to repeal Rules 59B-13.002; .003; .004; .005; and .006, F.A.C., related to health plan indicator data and reporting requirements. Language needed from these rules has been consolidated into a single rule within Rule Chapter 59B-...
      • Due of Comment: 9/10/2019
• Department of Education
  • State Board of Education
    • To implement changes to Sections 1004.04, 1004.85, and 1012.56, Florida Statutes and to update the initial and continued approval procedures and standards for state-approved teacher preparation programs.
      • Due of Comment: 9/10/2019
    • To establish procedures for school districts to plan and document delivery of required instruction related to child trafficking prevention for grades K-12 students.
      • Due of Comment: 9/10/2019
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Board of Accountancy
    • The Board proposes a rule amendment to simplify rule and reduce regulatory costs; by capping hours to reactivate at 120 hours to include 30 hours of accounting/auditing subjects and 8 hours of board approved ethics, with all hours must be completed ...
      • Due of Comment: 9/10/2019
• Agency for Health Care Administration
  • Health Facility and Agency Licensing
    • The Agency is proposing to amend Rule 59A-11.024, F.A.C., to address an existing rule review by the Joint Administrative Procedures Committee. The Agency will address requirements for food service within a birth center.
      • Due of Comment: 9/20/2019
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Board of Accountancy
    • The Board proposes to repeal the rule.
      • Due of Comment: 9/10/2019

3. Petitions and Dispositions Regarding Rule Variance or Waiver

• Agency for Health Care Administration
  • Health Facility and Agency Licensing
    • variance from subsection 59A-36.025, F.A.C., from Sharick’s Deck Retirement Ranch to implement the Detailed Emergency Environmental Control Plan. The petition was assigned case number 2019012783. Any interested person or other agency may submit ...
• Department of Health
  • School Psychology
    • a permanent variance from the examination score reporting requirement of rule 64B21-500.011, F.A.C. that documentation of a passing score be submitted directly to the Department by the test administration agency allowing the Department to accept ...

4. Notices of Meetings, Workshops and Public Hearings

• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • Citizens Property Insurance Corporation
    • Business before the Claims Committee; Wednesday, September 4, 2019 at 10 a.m. Eastern; Conference Call: 1(866)361-7525, Conference ID: 5219676193#
      • Hearing Meeting: Conference Call: 1(866)361-7525, Conference ID: 5219676193#
• Department of Veterans' Affairs
  • Departmental
    • Agenda Florida Veterans Foundation Board Meeting 21 August 1300 1. Call to Order 2. Prayer 3. Pledge of Allegiance 4. Directors Roll Call 5. Welcome and introductions - Chairman Bob Asztalos 6. Unfinished business: 7. Approval of ...
      • Hearing Meeting: TELEPHONIC- The call in number is: 605-313-5109 and the participant code is 1004882#
• Department of Legal Affairs
  • Division of Victim Services and Criminal Justice Programs
    • Full Council Business Meeting and Teleconference 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,...
      • Hearing Meeting: Rosen Shingle Creek Resort, 9939 Universal Blvd., Orlando, Florida, 32819 Toll Free Dial in Number: 888-585-9008 Conference Code: 428-345-081
• 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: Department of Health 2200 Ringling Blvd Room 226 Sarasota, FL 34237
• Department of Elder Affairs
  • Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program
    • Brevard Council / Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program business. Voting in of Brevard State Council Representative.; September 12, 2019; 10:00 am - 11:00 am; Brevard Government Complex, Magnolia Rm, 2725 Judge Fran Jamieson Way, Viera, FL 32940
      • Hearing Meeting: Brevard Government Complex, Magnolia Rm, 2725 Judge Fran Jamieson Way, Viera, FL 32940
• Regional Planning Councils
  • Treasure Coast Regional Planning Council
    • The Treasure Coast Regional Planning Council will hold its monthly board meeting.; September 20, 2019, 9:30 a.m.; Indian River State College Wolf High Technology Center 2400 SE Salerno Road Stuart, FL 34997
      • Hearing Meeting: Indian River State College Wolf High Technology Center 2400 SE Salerno Road Stuart, FL 34997
• Department of Elder Affairs
  • Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program
    • First Coast North Council Long-Term Care Ombudsman business.; September 10, 2019, 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.; 4040 Woodcock Avenue, Building 2200, Suite 254, Jacksonville, FL 32207
      • Hearing Meeting: 4040 Woodcock Avenue, Building 2200, Suite 254, Jacksonville, FL 32207
• Regional Planning Councils
  • Treasure Coast Regional Planning Council
    • To conduct a meeting of Council's Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy Committee; September 12, 2019, 2:00 p.m.; Treasure Coast Regional Planning Council 421 SW Camden Avenue Stuart, Florida 34994
      • Hearing Meeting: Treasure Coast Regional Planning Council 421 SW Camden Avenue Stuart, Florida 34994
• Executive Office of the Governor
  • Departmental
    • The State Board of Administration will take action on matters duly presented on its agenda, which may include such matters as Executive Director’s reports; approval of fiscal sufficiency of state bond issues; approval of sale of local bonds at an ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Cabinet Meeting Room, Lower Level, The Capitol, Tallahassee, Florida
• Department of Economic Opportunity
  • Division of Workforce Services
    • Deliberation for cases pending before the Reemployment Assistance Appeals Commission that are ready for final review and the Chairman's report. No public testimony will be taken.; August 28, 2019, 9:30 a.m.; Reemployment Assistance Appeals ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Reemployment Assistance Appeals Commission, 101 Rhyne Building, 2740 Centerview Drive, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-4151.
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Board of Professional Engineers
    • Although this meeting is open to the public, the Probable Cause Panel meeting may be closed consistent with law. If you wish to participate in any public portion of the Probable Cause Panel Meeting, please contact Rebecca Sammons at least 10 days ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Florida Board of Professional Engineers 2639 North Monroe St. Building B-112 Tallahassee, FL 32303
    • Review applications for licensure and other general business of the committee. If you would like to participate in the call, please contact Rebecca Sammons at 850.521.0500 ext. 114 at least 10 days prior to the date of the meeting. The call in ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Florida Board of Professional Engineers 2639 North Monroe St. Building B-112 Tallahassee, FL 32303
• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • Florida Workers' Compensation Joint Underwriting Association, Inc
    • Agenda topics may include premium level indication; actuarial services engagement; policyholder dividend policy; FRSA request regarding PEO clients’ minimum premium policies and Code 5551 minimum remuneration; Operations Manual; and review of rates, ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Contact Kathy Coyne at 941-378-7408 to participate.
    • Agenda topics may include a 2018 overview with Q&A; approval of minutes; legal, legislative & regulatory matters; board appointment process; election of vice chair & officers; operations & financial reports; and committee reports on Audit Committee ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Tampa Airport Marriott, Tampa International Airport, 4200 George J Bean Pkwy, Tampa, FL
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Board of Professional Engineers
    • Review applications for licensure and other general business of the committee. If you would like to participate in the call, please contact Rebecca Sammons at 850.521.0500 ext. 114 at least 10 days prior to the date of the meeting. The call in ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Florida Board of Professional Engineers 2639 North Monroe St. Building B-112 Tallahassee, FL 32303
    • To act on the recommendations from the Application & Educational Advisory Committee to approve or deny applications for licensure and any old or new business of the Board. If you would like to participate in the call, please contact Rebecca Sammons ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Florida Board of Professional Engineers 2639 North Monroe St. Building B-112 Tallahassee, FL 32303
    • to monitor the operations of the Florida Board of Professional Engineers and the Florida Engineers Management Corporation and other general business of the Committee. If you would like to participate in the call, please contact Rebecca Sammons at ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Florida Board of Professional Engineers 2639 North Monroe St. Building B-112 Tallahassee, FL 32303
• Department of Health
  • Board of Pharmacy
    • This notice will replace Notice # 21071521. General board business and disciplinary matters.; December 3, 2019, 1:30 p.m. – December 4, 2019, 9:00 a.m.; Hilton Orlando/Altamonte Springs, 350 Northlake Blvd., Altamonte Springs, FL 32701, 407-830-1985....
      • Hearing Meeting: Hilton Orlando/Altamonte Springs, 350 Northlake Blvd., Altamonte Springs, FL 32701, 407-830-1985.
    • General board business and disciplinary matters.; February 4, 2020, 8:00 a.m. – February 5, 2020, 8:00 a.m.; Sheraton Orlando North, 600 N. Lake Destiny Road, Maitland, FL 32751, (407) 660-9000.
      • Hearing Meeting: Sheraton Orlando North, 600 N. Lake Destiny Road, Maitland, FL 32751, (407) 660-9000.
    • General board business and disciplinary matters.; April 7, 2020, 8:00 a.m. – April 8, 2020, 8:00 a.m.; Holiday Inn Gainesville University Center, 1250 W. University Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32601, (352) 376-1661.
      • Hearing Meeting: Holiday Inn Gainesville University Center, 1250 W. University Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32601, (352) 376-1661.
    • General board business and disciplinary matters.; June 2, 2020, 8:00 a.m. – June 3, 2020, 8:00 a.m.; Omni Jacksonville Hotel, 245 Water Street, Jacksonville, FL 32202, (904) 355-6664.
      • Hearing Meeting: Omni Jacksonville Hotel, 245 Water Street, Jacksonville, FL 32202, (904) 355-6664.
    • General board business and disciplinary matters.; August 11, 2020, 8:00 a.m. – August 12, 2020, 8:00 a.m.; Embassy Suites Tampa – USF, 3705 Spectrum Blvd, Tampa, FL 33612, (813) 977-7066.
      • Hearing Meeting: Embassy Suites Tampa – USF, 3705 Spectrum Blvd, Tampa, FL 33612, (813) 977-7066.
    • General board business and disciplinary matters.; October 13, 2020 8:00 a.m. – October 14, 2020, 8:00 a.m.; Doubletree Miami Airport Hotel, 711 NW 72nd Avenue, Miami, FL 33126, (305) 261-3800.
      • Hearing Meeting: Doubletree Miami Airport Hotel, 711 NW 72nd Avenue, Miami, FL 33126, (305) 261-3800.
    • General board business and disciplinary matters.; December 1, 2020, 8:00 a.m. – December 2, 2020, 8:00 a.m.; Crowne Plaza Ft. Myers, Bell Tower, 13051 Bell Tower Drive, Ft. Myers, FL 33907, (239) 482-2900.
      • Hearing Meeting: Crowne Plaza Ft. Myers, Bell Tower, 13051 Bell Tower Drive, Ft. Myers, FL 33907, (239) 482-2900.

5. Notice of Petitions and Dispositions Regarding the Validity of R

• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Division of Pari-Mutuel Wagering
    • SCF, INC., a Florida corporation, Petitioner, vs. DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL REGULATION, DIVISION OF PARI-MUTUEL WAGERING, Respondent. ; Case No.: 19-4145RU; Petition

6. Notices Regarding Bids, Proposals and Purchasing

• Department of Management Services
  • Division of Building Construction
    • Department of Management Services, Division of Building Construction

7. Miscellaneous

• Department of Economic Opportunity
  • Division of Community Development
    • Department of Economic Opportunity, Division of Community Development
• Department of State
  • Departmental
    • Department of State, Departmental