Vol. 46, No. 166 (08/25/2020)

1. Notices of Development of Proposed Rules and Negotiated Rulemaking

• Department of Corrections
  • Departmental
    • Rulemaking is necessary to clarify rule language, to correct grammar and scrivener’s errors, to make the rules gender neutral, to add definitions, to change how administrative confinement credit is applied, to modify multiple disciplinary sentences ...
    • Rulemaking is necessary to clarify rule language, make the rules gender neutral, organize and amend definitions, establish inmate privileges related to the possession of tablets, create the parameters for the use of kiosks, kiosk services, tablet ...

2. Proposed Rules

• Water Management Districts
  • Southwest Florida Water Management District
    • The purpose is to amend Rule 40D-8.623 F.A.C., to remove wetland Cross Bar Q-25
      • Due of Comment: 9/15/2020
• Department of Health
  • Board of Chiropractic Medicine
    • The purpose of the amendment is to update the rules due to statutory changes, 2020-133, LOF, Section 18, repealed section 460.4166, which established Registered Chiropractic Physicians Assistants.
      • Due of Comment: 9/15/2020

3. Notices of Changes, Corrections and Withdrawals

• Department of Health
  • Board of Massage Therapy
    • Required Continuing Education for Massage Therapists, Minimum Standards for Continuing Education, Requirements for Board Approval of Continuing Education Programs

4. Petitions and Dispositions Regarding Rule Variance or Waiver

• Department of Management Services
  • Public Employees Relations Commission
    • On August 20, 2020, the Public Employees Relations Commission issued a final order in Case No. MS-2020-041 granting an unopposed emergency petition for variance from Florida Administrative Code Rule 60CC-4.002 filed by Kevin Daly and the Teachers ...
    • On August 20, 2020, the Public Employees Relations Commission issued a final order in Case No. MS-2020-042 granting an unopposed emergency petition for variance from Florida Administrative Code Rule 60CC-4.002 filed by Anthony Colucci and the ...
    • On August 20, 2020, the Public Employees Relations Commission issued a final order in Case No. MS-2020-043 granting an unopposed emergency petition for variance from Florida Administrative Code Rule 60CC-4.002 filed by Jerry Mead and the DeSoto ...
    • On August 20, 2020, the Public Employees Relations Commission issued a final order in Case No. MS-2020-044 granting an unopposed emergency petition for variance from Florida Administrative Code Rule 60CC-4.002 filed by Carmen Ward and the Alachua ...
    • variance from Rule 60CC-4.002, F.A.C., from Jennifer Robinson 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-2020-058. ...
    • variance from Rule 60CC-4.002, F.A.C., from Yovanna Pineda 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-2020-059. ...
    • variance from Rule 60CC-4.002, F.A.C., from Denise Hinson and the Association of Bay County Educators to allow the Association of Bay County Educators to conduct all aspects of a ratification election electronically. The petition was assigned Case ...
• Department of Health
  • Division of Emergency Preparedness and Community Support
    • On August 24, 2020, the Florida Department of Health, Division of Emergency Preparedness and Community Support, issued an Order Granting Emergency Petition for Variance from Rule 64J-2.016(3), Florida Administrative Code. Petitioner’s name: Bay ...
  • Board of Physical Therapy Practice
    • Variance or Waiver filed by Cielo Manlapas Ramirez. Petitioner seeks a permanent variance or waiver of Rule 64B17-3.001(3)(c), F.A.C., which requires that an applicant for licensure without examination who has been educated in a foreign country ...
• Department of Children and Families
  • Family Safety and Preservation Program
    • Waiver of Rule 65C-14.023(15)(c), Florida Administrative Code, from Hibiscus Children’s Center and Katelia Wilcher, assigned Case No. 20-018W. Rule 65C-14.023(15)(c), F.A.C., requires residential child-caring agency staff responsible for the ...

5. Notices of Meetings, Workshops and Public Hearings

• Department of Management Services
  • State Retirement Commission
    • To conduct hearings pursuant to Section 121.23, Florida Statutes, and to consider other matters related to the business of the Commission.; September 14, 2020, 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. and September 15, 2020, 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.; See attached Exhibit ...
      • Hearing Meeting: See attached Exhibit A - Department of Management Services, 4050 Esplanade Way, Suite 101, Tallahassee, Florida 32399. Join from a video-conferencing room or system.
• Regional Planning Councils
  • Central Florida Regional Planning Council
    • Regular meeting of the Central Florida Regional Planning Council (CFRPC) and/or its Subcommittees, conducted via Teleconference. Please join my meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone at: https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/463663821 ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Please join my meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone at: https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/463663821 Phone Number: (571)-317-3122 Access Code: 463-663-821
  • Treasure Coast Regional Planning Council
    • The Treasure Coast Regional Planning Council will hold its monthly Board Meeting.; September 18, 2020, 9:30 a.m.; Virtual GoToMeeting. Please join my meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone. https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/...
      • Hearing Meeting: Virtual GoToMeeting. Please join my meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone. https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/968322029 You can also dial in using your phone. United States: +1 (669) 224-3412 Access Code: 968-322-029
• Department of Health
  • Division of Emergency Preparedness and Community Support
    • BSCIP Advisory Council Education Committee Meeting To conduct general business of the Brain and Spinal Cord Injury Advisory Council. Join Zoom Meeting https://brooksrehab.zoom.us/j/92484405563 Meeting ID: 924 8440 5563 One tap mobile +...
      • Hearing Meeting: Via Webinar and Conference Call
• Department of Economic Opportunity
  • Division of Workforce Services
    • Disposition of 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.; September 2, 2020, 9:30 a.m.; Reemployment Assistance Appeals ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Reemployment Assistance Appeals Commission 1211 Governors Square Boulevard, Suite 300, Tallahassee, Florida 32301. Call Toll Free (888) 585-9008, and enter conference room number: 772-093-952.
• Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
  • Division of Agricultural Environmental Services
    • To address the business of the council.; September 15, 2020, 10:00 a.m. EDT; Due to COVID-19, this will be via Go-To-Meeting ONLY https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/800976933 Please use your integrated microphone and speakers if possible. You ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Due to COVID-19, this will be via Go-To-Meeting ONLY https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/800976933 Please use your integrated microphone and speakers if possible. You can also dial in using your phone. United States (Toll Free): 1-877-568-4106 Access Code: 800-976-933
• Department of Health
  • Board of Dentistry
    • Dental Lab Probable Cause Panel with reconsiderations.; September 24, 2020, 9:00 a.m. ET; (888) 585-9008 when prompted, enter conference room number 599196982#
      • Hearing Meeting: (888) 585-9008 when prompted, enter conference room number 599196982#
• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • Gulf Consortium
    • The Executive Committee of the Gulf Consortium will meet to discuss the status of grant applications and grants, review financials, 2021 calendar and the management contract, and conduct other business at the discretion of the committee; August 31, ...
      • Hearing Meeting: This meeting will be conducted exclusively via teleconference. Interested persons may participate by telephone via the following: Dial in Number +1 (669) 224-3217 Participant Passcode: 865-760-109 Interested persons who wish to participate may also contact Valerie Seidel at 407-629-2185 ext 104 or vseidel@balmoralgroup.us at least three (3) days in advance of the meeting to arrange for access to be provided to the teleconference at the following location: The Balmoral Group, 165 Lincoln Avenue, Winter Park, FL 32789 Please note that in light of the current situation surrounding the COVID-19 virus and to limit public gatherings in accordance with Federal and State directives, interested persons who wish to participate are encouraged to do so remotely via telephone, utilizing the contact information described above.
• Department of Transportation
  • Departmental
    • A Townhall on Florida's Accessible Transportation Future. Outreach for the Florida Transportation Plan update.; September 2, 2020, 2:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m. ET; Virtual Townhall. Please register at the link below. https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/...
      • Hearing Meeting: Virtual Townhall. Please register at the link below. https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_tzurFA5sQBaFB0bIRFpeaQ
• Department of Health
  • Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy and Mental Health Counseling
    • To discuss general board business.; November 5, 2020 8:00 a.m. EST; Teleconference Meeting – Dial-in number: 888-585-9008, Participant Code: 123-475-828#
      • Hearing Meeting: Teleconference Meeting – Dial-in number: 888-585-9008, Participant Code: 123-475-828#

6. Notices of Petitions and Dispositions Regarding Declaratory Stat

• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Florida Building Commission
    • CeBB Engineering & Testing Co.; On June 2, 2020, the Commission deferred taking action on the Petition in order to give Petitioner time to submit further information. On June 12, 2020, Petitioner submitted a written request advising that it wished ...
• Department of Health
  • Board of Chiropractic Medicine
    • New York Chiropractic College.; The Petition, filed on August 20, 2020, seeks the Board’s opinion on a method of verification of the identity of participants by means of photo identification, as required to be eligible to receive CE credit for ...

7. Miscellaneous

• Department of State
  • Departmental
    • Department of State, Departmental