Vol. 46, No. 152 (08/05/2020)

1. Notices of Development of Proposed Rules and Negotiated Rulemaking

• Department of Education
  • State Board of Education
    • To update the 2017 edition of the Florida School Bus Safety Inspection Manual for 2020 to coincide with the updated Florida School Bus Specifications, which became effective on January 1, 2020. New technologies incorporated in school buses and ...
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Board of Professional Engineers
    • The purpose of the amendment is to update and clarify the rule language.
    • The purpose of the amendment is to allow printed copies of digitally or electronically sealed documents to be used for any purpose through December 31, 2020.
• Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission
  • Vessel Registration and Boating Safety
    • The purpose of this rulemaking effort is to create guidelines and criteria for the establishment of protection zones for springs in accordance with section 327.45, Florida Statutes.
    • The purpose of this rulemaking effort is to provide additional clarity and guidance on establishing boating restricted areas pursuant to section 327.46(1)(c), Florida Statutes.

2. Proposed Rules

• Department of Health
  • Board of Massage Therapy
    • The Board propose the rule amendments to implement changes due to HB 713.
      • Due of Comment: 8/26/2020

3. Notices of Changes, Corrections and Withdrawals

• Department of Education
  • State Board of Education
    • Civic Literacy Competency

4. Emergency Rules

• Department of Children and Families
  • Agency for Persons with Disabilities
    • Mandatory Testing for Specific Agency-Licensed Facilities
• Agency for Health Care Administration
  • Health Facility and Agency Licensing
    • Mandatory Testing for Intermediate Care Facility for the Developmentally Disabled Staff

5. Petitions and Dispositions Regarding Rule Variance or Waiver

• Florida Housing Finance Corporation
  • Departmental
    • a variance of Rule 67-48.023(2), Florida Administrative Code from Poinciana Crossing, Ltd., to grant the requested variance and allow for calculation of the minimum set aside percentage at 40% of units at 60% of AMI.
    • waiver of Rule 67-48.0072(17)(i), Florida Administrative Code from Poinciana Crossing, Ltd., to grant the requested waiver so that a subcontractor affiliated with Poinciana Crossing's Developer - Step-Up Apprentice Program (Step-Up) may serve as the ...
• Public Service Commission
  • Departmental
    • seeking waiver from Rule 25-30.033(1)(p) and (q), Florida Administrative Code. The rules address the requirement that water and wastewater utilities applying for an Original Certificate of Authorization and Initial Rates and Charges provide, as ...
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Division of Hotels and Restaurants
    • A Routine Variance for Paragraph 61C-4.010(7) Florida Administrative Code and Paragraph 61C-4.010(6), Florida Administrative Code from Bigg EZ Barbeque Shack located In St. Petersburg. The above referenced F.A.C. addresses the requirement that at ...
• Department of Management Services
  • Public Employees Relations Commission
    • variance from Rule 60CC-4.002, F.A.C., from Peggy Romeo and Edison Community College Faculty Federation, Local 3513 D.B.A. Florida Southwestern State College Faculty Federation to allow Edison Community College Faculty Federation, Local 3513 D.B.A. ...
    • variance from Rule 60CC-4.002, F.A.C., from Patrick Strong and the Okaloosa Education Staff Professionals to allow the Okaloosa Education Staff Professionals to conduct all aspects of a ratification election electronically. The petition was ...
    • variance from Rule 60CC-4.002, F.A.C., from Jordan Appelberg and the Okaloosa County Education Association to allow the Okaloosa County Education Association to conduct all aspects of a ratification election electronically. The petition was ...

6. Notices of Meetings, Workshops and Public Hearings

• Department of State
  • Division of Historical Resources
    • The Small Matching Grant Panel will convene by webinar to review and score the FY 2022 Historic Preservation Small Matching Grant Applications.; August 13, 2020, 9:00 a.m. to conclusion and August 14, 2020, 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. (if needed).; Web ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Web Only at GoToWebinar.com, Webinar ID: 106-820-963
• Regional Planning Councils
  • Central Florida Regional Planning Council
    • Regular quarterly meeting of the Central Florida Local Emergency Planning Committee (CF-LEPC) and/or its subcommittees, to discuss provisions of the Emergency Planning Community Right-to-Know program. Items pertaining to the State Emergency Response ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Please join my meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone. https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/410386813 You can also dial in using your phone. United States: +1 (571) 317-3122 Access Code: 410-386-813
• Department of Environmental Protection
  • Office of the Secretary
    • The Recreational Trails Program will conduct a Recreational Trails Program Advisory Committee meeting to discuss staff changes, status of fiscal year 2019 projects and available funding, FDOT’s NEPA requirements, RTP rule revision, fiscal year 2020-...
      • Hearing Meeting: Interested parties may participate via GoToMeeting at: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/7745803640084676876 After registering, you will receive a confirmation email from customercare@gotowebinar.com containing information about joining the webinar.
  • Departmental
    • DEP’s Coral Reef Conservation Program is supporting a Southeast Florida Coral Reef Initiative (SEFCRI) stakeholder engagement project. Selected participants, or committee members, will represent various fisheries-related stakeholder groups to ...
      • Hearing Meeting: This is an online event, registration is free through Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/uf-and-dep-coral-reef-program-stakeholder-engagement-project-public-meeting-tickets-115656342233
• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • Enterprise Florida, Inc.
    • This meeting will discuss proposed actions that will assist in preserving, protecting and enhancing Florida’s military installations and missions. ; Thursday, August 20, 2020, 09:00 AM EDT – 11:30 PM EDT; Zoom Meeting: Topic: FDSTF Meeting #...
      • Hearing Meeting: Zoom Meeting: Topic: FDSTF Meeting #86 Time: Aug 20, 2020 09:00 AM Eastern Time (US and Canada) Join Zoom Meeting https://zoom.us/j/8502986640?pwd=K3dUYVpKdEh4eG42Q3ZMVVdpdGxZZz09 Meeting ID: 850 298 6640 Passcode: Aug@20 One tap mobile +13017158592,,8502986640#,,,,,,0#,,046252# US (Germantown) +13126266799,,8502986640#,,,,,,0#,,046252# US (Chicago) Dial by your location +1 301 715 8592 US (Germantown) +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) +1 646 558 8656 US (New York) +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma) +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston) +1 669 900 9128 US (San Jose) Meeting ID: 850 298 6640 Passcode: 046252 Find your local number: https://zoom.us/u/admzZp4g49
• Florida Housing Finance Corporation
  • Departmental
    • This Review Committee meeting will be to discuss the responses received from qualified Respondents in response to RFQ 2020-09, for Single Family Co-Manager, Single Family Selling Group Member, and Multifamily Investment Bankers; answer any questions ...
      • Hearing Meeting: The meeting will be accessible via phone. The call-in information will be available on the Corporation’s website at: https://www.floridahousing.org/legal/procurements/request-for-qualifications.
• Regional Planning Councils
  • Treasure Coast Regional Planning Council
    • The Treasure Coast Local Emergency Planning Committee will hold its quarterly meeting.; August 20, 2020, 10:00 a.m.; Please join the meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone. https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/960451205 You can also ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Please join the meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone. https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/960451205 You can also dial in using your phone. United States: +1 (571) 317-3112 Access Code: 960-451-205
• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • City of Palm Coast
    • The proposed ordinance amends section 4-20, “Wireless Telecommunications” of Chapter 4, “Conditions for Limited Specific Uses and Activities” of the City of Palm Coast Unified Land Development Regulations to revise the definition of “Collocation” ...
      • Hearing Meeting: CMT/VIRTUAL MEETING AVAILABLE ON PALMCOASTGOV.COM WEBSITE
    • THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE IS TO AMEND ARTICLE IV, “COMMUNICATIONS RIGHTS-OF-WAY” OF CHAPTER 42, “STREETS, ROADS, BRIDGES, AND OTHER PUBLIC PLACES”, OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF PALM COAST, TO AMEND AND UPDATE REGULATIONS REGARDING ...
      • Hearing Meeting: CMT/VIRTUAL COUNCIL MEETING AVAILABLE ON THE CITY'S WEBISTE: WWW.PALMCOASTGOV.COM
• Department of Legal Affairs
  • Departmental
    • Committee Business; Tuesday, August 18, 2020, 1:30 PM until conclusion; Teleconference – 1-786-635-1003, Webinar ID: 852 2936 5534, Passcode: 229378 and; https://teamhcso.zoom.us/j/85229365534?pwd=SmFHZFhJbENwOFlMMkVRdWhLTFlKUT09, Passcode: ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Teleconference – 1-786-635-1003, Webinar ID: 852 2936 5534, Passcode: 229378 and; https://teamhcso.zoom.us/j/85229365534?pwd=SmFHZFhJbENwOFlMMkVRdWhLTFlKUT09, Passcode: 229378
• Department of Health
  • Division of Children's Medical Services
    • The Meeting scheduled for August 10, 2020 will not be held as originally published. The new meeting date and time will cover what was planned for August 10, 2020. The Florida Genetics and Newborn Screening Advisory Council (GNSAC) Task Force ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Conference Call #: 1(888)585-9008, Conference Room #: 987657163
• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • Hardee County Economic Development Authority
    • Adopt 2020/2021 budget.; August 17, 2020, 8:30 a.m.; Hardee County Commission Chambers, 412 W. Orange St., Room 102, Wauchula, FL 33873
      • Hearing Meeting: Hardee County Commission Chambers, 412 W. Orange St., Room 102, Wauchula, FL 33873
• Department of Health
  • Board of Pharmacy
    • The purpose of the workshop is to discuss the implementation of Chapter 2020-7 (House Bill 389) and the proposed text of Rule 64B16-31.007, F.A.C.; Monday, August 24, 2020, at 1:00 p.m. E.D.T., or as soon thereafter as can be heard.; 1(888)585-9008 ...
      • Hearing Meeting: 1(888)585-9008 Conference Code: 599-196-982
• 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 Education
  • State Board of Education
    • Blind Services Foundation Website; August 13, 2020, 2:30 p.m.; Teleconference Number: 888-585-9008, Conference Room# 319 035 377
      • Hearing Meeting: Teleconference Number: 888-585-9008, Conference Room# 319 035 377
• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • Florida Association of Centers for Independent Living
    • Matters related to the James Patrick Memorial Work Incentive Personal Attendant Services and Employment Assistance Program Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85748179084?pwd=eGhUQ2FzRldaa25NdWxTUUpNNXdPQT09 Meeting ID: 857 4817 9084 ...
      • Hearing Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85748179084?pwd=eGhUQ2FzRldaa25NdWxTUUpNNXdPQT09
• Public Service Commission
  • Departmental
    • The purpose of this hearing shall be to consider: the Joint motion for expedited approval of a stipulation and settlement agreement; with attached stipulation and settlement, filed July 27, 2020, by the Office of Public Counsel, Gulf Power Company, ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Room 148, Betty Easley Conference Center, 4075 Esplanade Way, Tallahassee, Florida
• Department of Health
  • Board of Nursing Home Administrators
    • General board business, to include licensure and discipline.; August 14, 2020, 9:00 a.m.; https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/715290413
      • Hearing Meeting: https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/715290413
• Regional Planning Councils
  • North Central Florida Regional Planning Council
    • To conduct the regular business of the North Central Florida Regional Hazardous Materials Response Team Policy Board.; August 13, 2020, 1:00 p.m.; To join the meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone. Virtual Meeting via Communications ...
      • Hearing Meeting: To join the meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone. Virtual Meeting via Communications Media Technology https://www.gotomeet.me/LevyDEM/lepc DIAL IN NUMBER: 1.571.317.3122 ACCESS CODE: 365 191 421
  • South Florida Regional Planning Council
    • To discuss and review the Revolving Loan Fund Loan applications; August 17, 2020; 10:00 A.M.; Virtual Meeting (GoToMeeting)
      • Hearing Meeting: Virtual Meeting (GoToMeeting)
  • North Central Florida Regional Planning Council
    • To conduct the regular business of the North Central Florida Local Emergency Planning Committee.; August 13, 2020, 10:00 a.m.; Virtual Meeting via Communications Media Technology To join the meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone. https:/...
      • Hearing Meeting: Virtual Meeting via Communications Media Technology To join the meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone. https://www.gotomeet.me/LevyDEM/lepc DIAL IN NUMBER: 1.571.317.3122 ACCESS CODE: 365 191 421
• Department of Health
  • Division of Children's Medical Services
    • Presentation of best practices for LEO initial contact with children.; August 26, 2020; 10:00AM - 11:30AM; Join Microsoft Teams Meeting
      • Hearing Meeting: Join Microsoft Teams Meeting
• Department of Financial Services
  • Division of State Fire Marshal
    • The Department will be holding another public hearing to discuss the proposed changes to the above referenced rules and forms.; September 8, 2020 @ 10:00 A.M.; Florida State Fire College, 11655 N.W. Gainesville Road, Ocala, Florida. If state office ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Florida State Fire College, 11655 N.W. Gainesville Road, Ocala, Florida. If state office buildings remain closed to the public at the time of this hearing due to the COVID-19 outbreak, the hearing will only take place via conference call. Anyone wishing to participate in this public hearing must participate via a telephone conference call using the phone number (850)413-1558 and ID 3450127.
    • The Department will be holding another public hearing to discuss the proposed changes to the above referenced rules.; September 8, 2020 @ 10:00 A.M.; Florida State Fire College, 11655 N.W. Gainesville Road, Ocala, Florida. If state office buildings ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Florida State Fire College, 11655 N.W. Gainesville Road, Ocala, Florida. If state office buildings remain closed to the public at the time of this hearing due to the COVID-19 outbreak, the hearing will only take place via conference call. Anyone wishing to participate in this public hearing must participate via a telephone conference call using the phone number (850)413-1558 and ID 3450127.
• Regional Utility Authorities
  • Tampa Bay Water - A Regional Water Supply Authority
    • Regular Board Meeting.; August 17, 2020, 9:30 a.m.; This meeting will be conducted as a hybrid virtual meeting. Board members may participate in person at Tampa Bay Water Administrative Offices, 2575 Enterprise Road, Clearwater, Florida 33763, or ...
      • Hearing Meeting: This meeting will be conducted as a hybrid virtual meeting. Board members may participate in person at Tampa Bay Water Administrative Offices, 2575 Enterprise Road, Clearwater, Florida 33763, or participate through video conferencing via Zoom. Interested parties may attend the meeting in-person (though audience seats are limited); or attend the meeting via the following link: www.tampabaywater.org/livemeeting; or by teleconference after contacting Krista Simon at (727)791-2347 or ksimon@tampabaywater.org to obtain the teleconference dialing instructions. Interested parties may provide public comment in person or by submitting written comments to ksimon@tampabaywater.org by 5:00 p.m. on August 14, 2020, to be read into the meeting record by the Agency clerk, or via teleconference during the public comment portion of the meeting, after contacting Krista Simon by one of the methods identified above to obtain the teleconference dialing instructions.
• Agency for Health Care Administration
  • Health Facility and Agency Licensing
    • The Agency will discuss proposed rule language for Rules 59A-8.002 and .003, F.A.C., and changes to incorporated material since the related notice of proposed rule and subsequent hearings for Rule 59A-8.003, F.A.C.; August 14, 2020, 3:00 p.m. – 4:00 ...
      • Hearing Meeting: No public face-to-face meeting. This hearing will be conducted via teleconference. Participate by dialing the Open Voice conference line, 1-888-585-9008, then enter the conference room number followed by the pound sign, 476-211-242#.
• Water Management Districts
  • South Florida Water Management District
    • The Governing Board of the South Florida Water Management District will discuss and consider District business, including regulatory and non-regulatory matters. The public and stakeholders will have an opportunity to view and comment on the ...
      • Hearing Meeting: This meeting will be conducted via Zoom, a media technology free for the public to use. A link will be provided on the District’s website at www.SFWMD.gov/meetings.
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Board of Professional Engineers
    • Part of this meeting will be in closed session to discuss settlement negotiations and/or strategy related to litigation expenditures for Jonathan Batista v. FBPE, DOAH Case No. 20-3075RX. Those in attendance will be: Executive Director, Zana Raybon, ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86164502052 Meeting ID: 861 6450 2052

7. Notices of Petitions and Dispositions Regarding Declaratory Stat

• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Construction Industry Licensing Board
    • Tex Tenn, LLC, filed on July 27, 2020.; Petitioner seeks clarification from the Board regarding the State of Florida requirements for the inspection and evaluation services of field erected, industrial cooling towers, as it pertains to statute. ...

8. Notices Regarding Bids, Proposals and Purchasing

• Florida Housing Finance Corporation
  • Departmental
    • Florida Housing Finance Corporation, Departmental

9. Miscellaneous

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