Vol. 43, No. 151 (08/04/2017)

1. Notices of Development of Proposed Rules and Negotiated Rulemaking

• Department of Health
  • Board of Respiratory Care
    • The Board proposes the development of a rule amendment to update the language regarding continuing education requirements for reactivation of license.
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Departmental
    • The purpose and effect of the proposed rule amendment is to reduce investigative costs by permitting additional citations to be issued within a calendar year in lieu of other discipline for violations of the employee leasing practice act, and repeal ...
  • Board of Professional Engineers
    • The purpose of the amendment is to update and modernize the rules, eliminate unnecessary or outdated requirements, and ensure the rules encourage modern professional practice.
• Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
  • Division of Consumer Services
    • The purpose of this rulemaking is to incorporate new department forms, amend department forms currently incorporated by reference, and to implement statutory changes in ch. 2017-173, Laws of Florida, related to the registration of substance abuse ...
    • The purpose of this rulemaking is to update the incorporated department form to include substance abuse marketing service providers to comply with changes in ch. 2017-173, Laws of Florida.
• Department of Financial Services
  • Division of Unclaimed Property
    • The proposed amendments to Rule 69G-20.001, F.A.C., will update the requirements for registration as a claimant’s representative and the corresponding form. The proposed amendments to Rule 69G-20.0021, F.A.C., will update the procedural requirements ...

2. Proposed Rules

• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Departmental
    • To incorporate new and updated licensure forms into Rule 61-35.027.
      • Due of Comment: 8/25/2017
    • To update and revise forms provided in the rules, clarify existing language, and remove unnecessary language within the rules’ text.
      • Due of Comment: 8/25/2017
    • To update and revise cited statutory language provided therein, clarify existing form language, remove unnecessary language, and amend reference to the amount of delinquent fees based upon changes in law.
      • Due of Comment: 8/25/2017
    • To amend Rule 61-40.003(2), F.A.C, to clarify remittance of the assessed surcharge fees pursuant to Section 553.721, F.S., are to be submitted electronically through the Building Code Information System website.
      • Due of Comment: 8/25/2017
  • Drugs, Devices and Cosmetics
    • To designate and adopt by rule those rules the violation of which would be a minor violation as required by section 120.695, F.S., for which a notice of non-compliance could be issued for those minor violations.
      • Due of Comment: 8/25/2017
• Department of Children and Families
  • Departmental
    • The Department intends to amend 65-29.001, F.A.C., to (1) Remove Department discretion on whether to require a corrective action plan for noncompliance, nonperformance, or unacceptable performance or impose penalties for failure to comply with the ...
      • Due of Comment: 8/25/2017

3. Notices of Changes, Corrections and Withdrawals

• Department of Education
  • Florida School for the Deaf and the Blind
    • Student Rights and Responsibilities

4. Emergency Rules

• Department of the Lottery
  • Departmental
    • Game Number 1355, 2's FOR THE MONEY
    • Game Number 1356, ACES AND 8's
    • Game Number 1357, CA$H PAYOUT
    • Game Number 1358, FULL OF $500's
    • Game Number 1359, $2,000,000 CASHWORD

5. Petitions and Dispositions Regarding Rule Variance or Waiver

• Florida Housing Finance Corporation
  • Departmental
    • On July 28, 2017, the Florida Housing Finance Corporation issued an order granting a waiver of Rule 67-48.0072(26) to Sunset Pointe Associates, Ltd., allowing it to extend the HOME loan closing deadline from June 22, 2017 to December 31, 2017. ...
    • On July 28, 2017, the Florida Housing Finance Corporation issued an order granting a waiver of Rule 67-48.0072(26) to Centerra Associates, Ltd., allowing it to extend the HOME loan closing deadline from June 22, 2017 to October 20, 2017. Florida ...
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Board of Accountancy
    • variance or waiver filed by Soana Seeharack, seeking a variance or waiver of Rule 61H1-28.0052(1)(b), Florida Administrative Code, that requires candidates to pass all four test sections of the CPA Examination within a rolling eighteen-month period, ...
    • variance or waiver filed by Soana Seeharack, seeking a variance or waiver of Rule 61H1-28.0052(1)(b), Florida Administrative Code, that requires candidates to pass all four test sections of the CPA Examination within a rolling eighteen-month period, ...
• Department of Law Enforcement
  • Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission
    • a temporary waiver of Rule 11B-35.002(2)(a), F.A.C., from Marvin Garcia. Petitioner wishes to temporarily waive that portion of the Rule that states: Within four years of the beginning date of a Commission-approved Basic Recruit Training Program, an ...

6. Notices of Meetings, Workshops and Public Hearings

• Department of State
  • Division of Cultural Affairs
    • To review and score grant applications for the 2018-2019 Museums Level 3B grants under the General Program Support and Specific Cultural Project Grant Programs.; September 5, 2017, 9:00 a.m. until conclusion.; This meeting will be held via ...
      • Hearing Meeting: This meeting will be held via teleconference. Dial 1-888-670-3525 then the participant code 6583652830#.
    • To review and score grant applications for the 2018-2019 Music Level 3 and Projects grants under the General Program Support and Specific Cultural Project Grant Programs.; September 6, 2017, 9:00 a.m. until conclusion.; This meeting will be held via ...
      • Hearing Meeting: This meeting will be held via teleconference. Dial 1-888-670-3525 then the participant code 6583652830#.
• Regional Utility Authorities
  • Tampa Bay Water - A Regional Water Supply Authority
    • A public meeting of the Selection Committee for the Request for Proposals for the Design-Build Project for Fall Protection at Alafia Pump Station Building, Contract No. 2017-059. As a part of the selection process, (if deemed necessary), the ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Tampa Bay Water's Administrative Offices, 2575 Enterprise Road, Clearwater, FL 33763.
• Department of Military Affairs
  • Departmental
    • Armory Board Meeting. The Armory Board will consider action on contracts, leases, agreements and other business relative to real property and facility management issues under its control.; August 18, 2017, 8:00 a.m.; Soldier’s and Airmen’s ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Soldier’s and Airmen’s Conference Room, St. Francis Barracks, 82 Marine Street, St. Augustine, Florida 32084
• Department of State
  • Division of Historical Resources
    • Florida Historical Commission quarterly business meeting.; August 11, 2017, 10:00 a.m. to conclusion.; R.A. Gray Building, Room 307, 500 South Bronough Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0250; Teleconference: 1(888)670-3525 & Passcode: 1526050922#
      • Hearing Meeting: R.A. Gray Building, Room 307, 500 South Bronough Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0250; Teleconference: 1(888)670-3525 & Passcode: 1526050922#
• Agency for Health Care Administration
  • Departmental
    • The Telehealth Advisory Council will meet to make recommendations intended to increase the use and accessibility of services provided via telehealth.; Friday, August 18, 2017, 9:00 am - 4:00 pm; Orlando Health, 52 W. Underwood Street, Orlando, FL ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Orlando Health, 52 W. Underwood Street, Orlando, FL 32806
• Water Management Districts
  • South Florida Water Management District
    • Public Meeting to Discuss Regulatory Matters All or part of these meetings will be video-conferenced in order to permit maximum participation from the South Florida Water Management District Service Centers located at: Lower West Coast Service ...
      • Hearing Meeting: South Florida Water Management District, B-1 Auditorium 3301 Gun Club Road, West Palm Beach, FL, 33406
• Regional Utility Authorities
  • Withlacoochee Regional Water Supply Authority
    • The WRWSA regular Board Meeting scheduled for Wednesday, August 16, 2017 has been canceled. The next regularly scheduled meeting will be held on Wednesday, September 20, 2017 at 3:30 p.m. at the Lecanto Government Center, Room 166, 3600 W Sovereign ...
      • Hearing Meeting: 3600 W Sovereign Path, Room 166, Lecanto, FL
• Department of Military Affairs
  • Departmental
    • FLNG Foundation Board will conduct After Action Report on Scholarships awarded; review Financial Assistance Guidelines; Review 3 year Strategic Plan; August 22, 2017 4 p.m.; Soldiers and Airman's Conference Room, St. Francis Barracks, 82 Marine ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Soldiers and Airman's Conference Room, St. Francis Barracks, 82 Marine Street, St. Augustine, FL 32084
• Department of Children and Families
  • Departmental
    • On-going Charlotte County Alliance business; Thursday, August 10, 2017, 9:00 am.; Charlotte Behavioral Health 1700 Education Avenue, Conference room #1 Punta Gorda, FL 33950
      • Hearing Meeting: Charlotte Behavioral Health 1700 Education Avenue, Conference room #1 Punta Gorda, FL 33950
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Board of Professional Geologists
    • Application review; August 18, 2017 at 2:00 PM; Toll Free: 1 (888) 670-3525 Participant Passcode: 2295006118 then #
      • Hearing Meeting: Toll Free: 1 (888) 670-3525 Participant Passcode: 2295006118 then #
• Department of Children and Families
  • Departmental
    • On-going Hendry/Glades Alliance business.; Friday, August 11, 2017, 10:00 am.; Department of Health office 1140 Pratt Blvd., LaBelle, FL
      • Hearing Meeting: Department of Health office 1140 Pratt Blvd., LaBelle, FL
• Department of Education
  • Division of Florida Colleges
    • This public meeting for the Region XI Council will provide updates on training classes and any other issues involving the Region.; Wednesday, August 30th at 10:00 a.m.; Treasure Coast Public Safety Training Complex 4600 Kirby Loop Road, Fort Pierce,...
      • Hearing Meeting: Treasure Coast Public Safety Training Complex 4600 Kirby Loop Road, Fort Pierce, FL 34981 - Room #219
• Department of Health
  • Board of Nursing
    • To consider cases where Probable Cause has previously been found.; AUGUST 23, 2017 @ 2:00 p.m.; Toll Free Number- 1-888-670-3525 2681213003
      • Hearing Meeting: Toll Free Number- 1-888-670-3525 2681213003
• Department of Transportation
  • Departmental
    • A public hearing is being held regarding plans to improve safety adjacent to the railroad crossing on S.R. 15/600 (U.S. 17/92), south of Orange Avenue, in Winter Park, Orange County. The project addresses operational and safety concerns ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Civic Center of Winter Park 1050 W. Morse Boulevard Winter Park, FL 32789
• Department of Health
  • Board of Pharmacy
    • UPDATE: This notice replaces notice ID: 19253741. General board business and disciplinary matters.; August 15, 2017, 1:00 p.m. and August 16, 2017, 9:00 a.m.; Embassy Suites Fort Lauderdale, 1100 SE 17th Street, Ft Lauderdale, FL 33316, (954)315-...
      • Hearing Meeting: Embassy Suites Fort Lauderdale, 1100 SE 17th Street, Ft Lauderdale, FL 33316, (954)315-1326
• Department of Revenue
  • Property Tax Oversight Program
    • Approval of the proposed rules listed below. Rule 12D-1.004, F.A.C. Returns, Applications and Other Information (not Including Applications for Exemptions) Required to be Filed with the Property Appraiser. A Notice of Correction to Rule 12D-1.004, ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Cabinet Meeting Room, Lower Level-03, The Capitol, Tallahassee, Florida.
• Department of Health
  • Board of Osteopathic Medicine
    • General business of the board.; August 25, 2017, 9:00 a.m., ET; Doubletree Hilton Orlando Airport 5555 Hazeltine National Drive Orlando, Florida 32812 (407) 235-1911
      • Hearing Meeting: Doubletree Hilton Orlando Airport 5555 Hazeltine National Drive Orlando, Florida 32812 (407) 235-1911
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Board of Accountancy
    • The Rules Committee of the Board of Accountancy will meet to review and discuss the Annual Rule Review / Recommendations; Review and draft language for Rules affected by HB 987.; Tuesday, August 29, 2017, 1:30 p.m. until all business is concluded.; ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Conference call, dial in number 888.670.3525; Pass code number 1368986679#
• Department of Revenue
  • Departmental
    • Approval of the proposed rule listed below. Rule 12-2.020 Authority A Notice of Proposed Rule was published for Rule 12-2.020 in the June 19, 2017 (Vol. 43, No. 118, p. 2717), issue of the Florida Administrative Register. ; August 16, 2017, ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Cabinet Meeting Room, Lower Level-03, The Capitol, Tallahassee, Florida.
  • Division of Child Support Enforcement
    • Approval of the proposed rules listed below. Rule 12E-1.012 Consumer Reporting Agencies. Rule 12E-1.023 Suspension of Driver License; Suspension of Motor Vehicle Registration. Rule 12E-1.030 Administrative Establishment of Child Support ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Cabinet Meeting Room, Lower Level-03, The Capitol, Tallahassee, Florida. GENERAL SUBJECT
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Board of Accountancy
    • The Board will meet to consider enforcement proceedings including consideration of investigation officers reports, rules, Board business, rules workshop and other general business. This is a public meeting.; Thursday, September 7, 2017, 3:00 p.m. ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Ever Bank 1185 Immokalee Road, Naples, FL 34110 The meeting will be held in the Community Room.
  • Electrical Contractors' Licensing Board
    • Wednesday, September 20, 2017 at 3:00 p.m.: Probable Cause Panel (portions may be closed to the public).; Thursday, September 21, 2017 at 8:30 a.m.: Discipline and General Business; Friday, September 22, 2017 at 8:30 a.m.: General Business.; ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Marriott Hutchinson Island, 555 NE Ocean Blvd., Stuart, FL 34996. (727) 225-3700.
• Agency for Health Care Administration
  • Medicaid
    • The Agency has rescheduled the second public meeting regarding the Low Income Pool (LIP) Program and the potential distribution/financing of LIP funding. During the 2017 Legislative Session, Legislation passed allowing the appropriation of non-...
      • Hearing Meeting: Agency for Health Care Administration, 2727 Mahan Drive, Bldg. 3, Conference Room A, Tallahassee, FL 32308. A conference number will be available for those unable to attend in person. Operator Assisted Dial-in Number: 1 (888) 339-2688, Conference Code 446-129-89
• Florida Housing Finance Corporation
  • Departmental
    • The workshop will be held to solicit comments and suggestions from interested persons relative to Florida Housing’s proposed Request for Application (RFA) 2017-110 – Elderly Housing Community Loan. Funding under this RFA must be used to provide for ...
      • Hearing Meeting: The workshop will be available by telephone or interested parties may attend in person at Florida Housing’s offices located at 227 N. Bronough Street, Seltzer Room, Suite 6000, Tallahassee, Florida. The call-in information for the workshop will be posted to the EHCL RFA Website http://www.floridahousing.org/programs/developers-multifamily-programs/competitive/2017/2017-110
    • The workshop will be held to solicit comments and suggestions from interested persons relative to Florida Housing’s proposed RFA 2017-111 Housing Credit Financing for Affordable Housing Developments Located in Medium and Small Counties, RFA 2017-112 ...
      • Hearing Meeting: The workshop will be available by telephone or interested parties may attend in person at Florida Housing’s offices located at 227 N. Bronough Street, Seltzer Room, Suite 6000, Tallahassee, Florida. The call-in information for the workshop is posted to the following websites: http://www.floridahousing.org/programs/developers-multifamily-programs/competitive/2017/2017-111 http://www.floridahousing.org/programs/developers-multifamily-programs/competitive/2017/2017-112 http://www.floridahousing.org/programs/developers-multifamily-programs/competitive/2017/2017-113
    • The workshop will be held to solicit comments and suggestions from interested persons relative to Florida Housing’s proposed Request for Applications (RFA) 2017-114 offering an estimated $6,655,500 of Housing Credit financing for the Preservation of ...
      • Hearing Meeting: The workshop will be available by telephone or interested parties may attend in person at Florida Housing’s offices located at 227 N. Bronough Street, Seltzer Room, Suite 6000, Tallahassee, Florida. The call-in information for the workshop is posted to the following website: http://www.floridahousing.org/programs/developers-multifamily-programs/competitive/2017/2017-114

7. Notices of Petitions and Dispositions Regarding Declaratory Stat

• Department of Financial Services
  • Finance
    • Texas G & S Investments, Inc.; "On 8/3/2017 a Final Order on Petition for Declaratory Statement was issued. The facts provided in the Petition are inadequate for the Office to make a determination whether Petitioner's activities would require a ...
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Florida Real Estate Commission
    • Lennar Corporation, filed July 31, 2017.; The petitioner seeks the Commission’s interpretation of Chapter 475, Fla. Stat., and Chapter 61J2, FAC, with regard to compensation and payment of referral fees between sibling entities.

8. Notices Regarding Bids, Proposals and Purchasing

• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • Early Learning Coalition of Northwest Florida, Inc.
    • Other Agencies and Organizations, Early Learning Coalition of Northwest Florida, Inc.
• Department of Financial Services
  • Division of Treasury
    • Department of Financial Services, Division of Treasury

9. Miscellaneous

• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Division of Alcoholic Beverages and Tobacco
    • Beverage Licenses, New Quota Issue
• Department of Transportation
  • Departmental
    • Department of Transportation, Departmental
• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • City of Wauchula
    • Other Agencies and Organizations, City of Wauchula
• Department of State
  • Departmental
    • Department of State, Departmental