Vol. 41, No. 166 (08/26/2015)

1. Notices of Development of Proposed Rules and Negotiated Rulemaking

• Agency for Health Care Administration
  • Medicaid
    • The amendment to Rule 59G-1.040 clarifies Florida’s Pre-Admission Screening and Resident Review (PASRR) process including the addition of information regarding the resident review process.
• Department of Management Services
  • E911 Board
    • To clarify Board-established fee rate and provider registration requirements.
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • State Boxing Commission
    • The Commission proposes the promulgation and adoption of the new rule to set forth the standards for mixed martial arts bandages, handwraps, and gloves that match industry standards.
    • The Commission proposes the promulgation and adoption of the new rule to set forth the standards for boxing and kickboxing bandages, handwraps, and gloves that match industry standards.
    • The Commission proposes the promulgation and adoption of the new rule to set forth the standards for boxing and kickboxing participants’ apparel that match industry standards.
    • The Commission proposes the promulgation and adoption of the new rule to set forth the standards for weight class determination for boxing, kickboxing and mixed martial arts matches that match industry standards.
    • The Commission proposes to promulgate and adopt the new rule to set procedures and requirements for post-match physical requirements and suspensions that match industry standards.
    • The Commission proposes to promulgate and adopt the new rule to set procedure and requirements for amateur events held with professional events for participants licensed under Chapter 548, F.S., by moving the requirements to a chapter designated ...
    • The Commission proposes the promulgation and adoption of the new rule to set forth the standards for mixed martial arts participants’ apparel that match industry standards.
• Agency for Health Care Administration
  • Medicaid
    • The purpose of the amendment to Rule 59G-7.003 is to specify the authority and responsibility for Florida Medicaid’s third-party liability process and provide contact information for notices required to be submitted to the Florida Medicaid program.

2. Proposed Rules

• Department of Education
  • State Board of Education
    • The purpose is to update provisions due to statutory changes, to align with relevant rule changes, and for implementation consistency.
      • Due of Comment: 9/16/2015
    • The purpose of this rule amendment is to define concordance scores on the Graduate Record Examination as an acceptable alternate assessment to the General Knowledge Test. In addition, the department will be updating rule language to provide greater ...
      • Due of Comment: 9/16/2015
• Department of Health
  • Board of Medicine
    • The proposed rule repeal is intended to delete an unnecessary rule.
      • Due of Comment: 9/16/2015
  • Board of Osteopathic Medicine
    • The proposed rule repeal is intended to delete an unnecessary rule.
      • Due of Comment: 9/16/2015
    • The proposed rule repeal is intended to delete an unnecessary rule.
      • Due of Comment: 9/16/2015
• Department of Legal Affairs
  • Division of Victim Services and Criminal Justice Programs
    • The rule is being repealed because it is no longer necessary.
      • Due of Comment: 9/16/2015
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • State Boxing Commission
    • The Commission proposes the promulgation and adoption of the new rule to set forth the violations for which citations may be issued and the penalties to be assessed.
      • Due of Comment: 9/16/2015
• Department of Health
  • Board of Clinical Laboratory Personnel
    • The Board proposes the rule repeal due to unnecessary or outdated language.
      • Due of Comment: 9/16/2015
    • The Board proposes the rule repeal due to unnecessary or outdated language.
      • Due of Comment: 9/16/2015

3. Notices of Changes, Corrections and Withdrawals

• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Board of Accountancy
    • Disciplinary Guidelines; Range of Penalties; Aggravating and Mitigating Circumstances

4. Emergency Rules

• Department of the Lottery
  • Departmental
    • FANTASY 5® College Football Promotion

5. Petitions and Dispositions Regarding Rule Variance or Waiver

• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Division of Hotels and Restaurants
    • an Emergency Variance for Paragraph 61C-4.010(7) Florida Administrative Code and Paragraph 61C-4.010(6), Florida Administrative Code from Sugar Kitchen Restaurant located in Miami. The above referenced F.A.C. addresses the requirement that at least ...
  • Board of Architecture and Interior Design
    • of the issuance of an Order regarding the Petition for Waiver or Variance, filed on April 23, 2015, by Miguel Diaz-Perna. The Notice of Petition for Waiver or Variance was published in Vol. 41, No. 98, of the May 20, 2015, Florida Administrative ...
    • of the issuance of an Order regarding the Petition for Waiver or Variance, filed on June 1, 2015, by Bruce D. Abugov. The Notice of Petition for Waiver or Variance was published in Vol. 41, No. 108, of the June 4, 2015, Florida Administrative ...
  • Division of Hotels and Restaurants
    • an Emergency Variance for Subparagraph 3-305.11(A)(2), 2009 FDA Food Code, Section 3-305.14, 2009 FDA Food Code, Section 6-202.15, 2009 FDA Food Code, Section 6-202.16, 2009 FDA Food Code, Paragraph 61C-4.010(1), Florida Administrative Code, and ...
  • Board of Accountancy
    • variance or waiver filed by Juan Camilo Amezquita seeking a variance or waiver of Rule 61H1-28.0052(2), F.A.C., which provides that a candidate shall be deemed to have passed the CPA Examination when the candidate has been granted credit for all ...
• Department of Education
  • Office of Early Learning
    • The Office issued an order denying the request made by Redlands Christian Migrant Association, for a variance from certain requirements of Rule 6M-8.620, F.A.C., Voluntary Prekindergarten Pre- and Post-Assessments. The petition was filed with the ...
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Electrical Contractors' Licensing Board
    • of the issuance of an Order regarding the Petition for Waiver or Variance which was filed on June 8, 2015, by Simon P. Salgado. The Notice of Petition for Variance/Waiver was published in Volume 41, No. 114 of the June 12, 2015, Florida ...

6. Notices of Meetings, Workshops and Public Hearings

• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • Citizens Property Insurance Corporation
    • Business before the Claims Committee; Thursday, September 10, 2015 at 10:00 a.m.; Conference Call: 1(866)361-7525, Conference ID: 5219676193#
      • Hearing Meeting: Conference Call: 1(866)361-7525, Conference ID: 5219676193#
• Regional Utility Authorities
  • Tampa Bay Water - A Regional Water Supply Authority
    • A public meeting of the Selection Committee for The Request for Proposals for a Job Analysis, Pay Plan Review and Compensation Survey CONTRACT NO.: 2015-058. As a part of the selection process, the Selection Committee will meet to review and ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Tampa Bay Water Administrative Offices, 2575 Enterprise Road, Clearwater, Florida 33763
• Department of Health
  • Division of Environmental Health
    • This bimonthly meeting of the Public Swimming Pool and Bathing Place Advisory Review Board is for the Board to recommend agency action on variance application requests.; September 9, 2015, 9:30AM ET until done, but no later than 3PM.; Board at: DOH ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Board at: DOH Orange County Health Department Auditorium, 6101 Lake Ellenor Drive, Orlando 32809. Public may participate by toll-free telephone: 1(888)670-3525; enter participant passcode: 2535563929#.
• Water Management Districts
  • St. Johns River Water Management District
    • Public hearing to adopt amendments to Chapter 40C-2, F.A.C., regarding CUP Cleanup. The scope of the CUP Cleanup is described in detail in the Notice of Proposed Rule published in the May 19, 2015, edition of the Florida Administrative Register, Vol....
      • Hearing Meeting: St. Johns River Water Management District Headquarters, Executive Building, 4049 Reid Street, Palatka, Florida 32177
• Department of Environmental Protection
  • Departmental
    • This is a public meeting to discuss and receive comments on the Wekiva River, Rock Springs Run, and Little Wekiva Canal Basin Management Action Plan (BMAP). The BMAP is the means for implementation of the adopted Total Maximum Daily Loads (TMDLs). ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Eastmonte Park - George C. Perkins Civic Center, 830 Magnolia Drive, Altamonte Springs, FL 32701
• Water Management Districts
  • St. Johns River Water Management District
    • Public hearing to adopt amendments to rule 40C-1.603, F.A.C., regarding CUP Cleanup and permit fees. The scope of the CUP Cleanup and permit fees is described in detail in the Notice of Proposed Rule published in the May 19, 2015, edition of the ...
      • Hearing Meeting: St. Johns River Water Management District Headquarters, Executive Building, 4049 Reid Street, Palatka, Florida 32177
• State Board of Administration
  • Departmental
    • The Trustees of the State Board of Administration of Florida will be asked for permission to file a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking to amend the following rule: Rule 19-9.001 is being amended to adopt the most recent version of the Investment Policy ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Treasury on the Plaza, 24 Cathedral Place St. Augustine, Florida
• Regional Planning Councils
  • Treasure Coast Regional Planning Council
    • To conduct a meeting of Treasure Coast Regional Planning Council's Gubernatorial Committee; September 18, 2015 (immediately following the regular Council meeting); Indian River State College Wolf High Technology Center 2400 SE Salerno Road ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Indian River State College Wolf High Technology Center 2400 SE Salerno Road Stuart, FL 34997
• State Board of Administration
  • Departmental
    • The Trustees of the State Board of Administration of Florida will be asked for permission to file a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking to amend the above-captioned rules and to file these rules for adoption if no member of the public timely requests a ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Treasury on the Plaza, 24 Cathedral Place St. Augustine, Florida
    • The Trustees of the State Board of Administration of Florida will be asked for permission to file a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking to amend Rule 19-13.001 and 19-13.004 and to file the rules for adoption if no member of the public timely requests a ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Treasury on the Plaza, 24 Cathedral Place St. Augustine, Florida
• Department of Health
  • Office of Statewide Research
    • Alzheimer's Disease Research Grant Advisory Board meeting pertaining to the Ed and Ethel Moore Alzheimer's Disease Research Program.; September 4, 2015 2:00-4:00 p.m.; Conference Call Number: 1-888-670-3525 Conference Code: 2922384719, followed by ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Conference Call Number: 1-888-670-3525 Conference Code: 2922384719, followed by the # key
• 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.; September 2, 2015, 9:00 a.m.; Reemployment Assistance Appeals ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Reemployment Assistance Appeals Commission, 101 Rhyne Building, 2740 Centerview Drive, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-4151.
• Department of Legal Affairs
  • Departmental
    • This will be the second meeting of the Criminal Justice Committee of the Council. The Committee will discuss law enforcement training, prosecuting human trafficking crimes, and reporting human trafficking.; Thursday, September 3, 2015, from 10:30 a....
      • Hearing Meeting: Toll Free Dial In Number: (888)670-3525 Participant Passcode: 7071360675
• Water Management Districts
  • South Florida Water Management District
    • To prepare for upcoming project and operating planning efforts, the SFWMD is holding a series of working sessions to create a common understanding of the hydrology in south Miami-Dade County area. The September 3rd workshop will kick-off a 6-month ...
      • Hearing Meeting: District Headquarters, B-1 Auditorium, 3301 Gun Club Road, West Palm Beach, FL 33406
  • St. Johns River Water Management District
    • Discussion and consideration of District business including regulatory and non-regulatory matters. Staff may recommend approval of external amendments which affect the adopted budget. NOTE: One or more Governing Board members may attend and ...
      • Hearing Meeting: District Headquarters, 4049 Reid Street (Hwy 100 West), Palatka, FL 32177.
• Metropolitan Planning Organizations
  • Departmental
    • Activities related to transportation planning with and adjacent to metropolitan areas in Florida.; Friday, September 11, 2015, 1:30PM to 4:30PM.; Florida DOT District One Auditorium located at 801 North Broadway Avenue, Bartow, Florida.
      • Hearing Meeting: Florida DOT District One Auditorium located at 801 North Broadway Avenue, Bartow, Florida.
    • Develop and adopt a Strategic Plan.; Friday, September 11, 2015, 9:30AM to Noon.; The Florida DOT District One Auditorium located at 801 North Broadway Avenue, Bartow, Florida.
      • Hearing Meeting: The Florida DOT District One Auditorium located at 801 North Broadway Avenue, Bartow, Florida.
• Water Management Districts
  • Northwest Florida Water Management District
    • District business.; September 10, 2015; 81 Water Management Drive, Havana, FL
      • Hearing Meeting: 81 Water Management Drive, Havana, FL
• Department of Environmental Protection
  • Departmental
    • This is a meeting of the Statewide Florida Water Resources Monitoring Council (FWRMC) to hear informative presentations on on-going water quality restoration efforts from various agencies and organizations in Florida.; Wednesday September 9, 2015 at ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Florida Department of Environmental Protection, 13501 Telecom Parkway North, Temple Terrace, FL This meeting can also be accessed via GoToWebinar at: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/7140866595674030338 (morning) and https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/8644761008097490177 (afternoon)
• Department of Education
  • State Board of Education
    • WIOA – DOE Employees on WIOA Task Force; September 1, 2015 @ 11:00AM-12:00PM; Department of Education, Turlington Building, Room #1505
      • Hearing Meeting: Department of Education, Turlington Building, Room #1505

7. Notices of Petitions and Dispositions Regarding Declaratory Stat

• Department of Financial Services
  • Finance
    • Bank of the West.; The petition seeks a declaratory statement from the Office on whether Petitioner, a foreign profit corporation, would be exempt from the licensure requirements of Florida’s Installment Sales Finance Act, Chapter 520, Florida ...
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Division of Florida Condominiums, Timeshares and Mobile Homes
    • Jacob E. Ensor, Esq., In Re: High Point of Fort Pierce Condominium Section III Association, Inc., Docket No. 2015030043,; The Division declined to issue a Declaratory Statement because it does not have authority to issue a statement when the record ...
    • Vincent L. Castellucci, Jr., Unit Owner, In Re: Celebration Point Master Association, Inc., Docket No. 2015030032,; The Division declined to issue a Declaratory Statement because it does not have jurisdiction to interpret provisions of chapter 617, ...
  • Electrical Contractors' Licensing Board
    • William E. Groves, Construction, Inc.; The Notice of Petition for Declaratory Statement published on May 13, 2015, in Vol. 41, No. 93, of the Florida Administrative Register. The petition sought the Board’s interpretation of Section 489.505(12) F.S.,...