Vol. 46, No. 154 (08/07/2020)

1. Notices of Development of Proposed Rules and Negotiated Rulemaking

• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Departmental
    • The proposed rulemaking seeks to amend Existing Rule 61-30.403, F.A.C., in order to revise rule to amend rule title and rule text to implement “reinstatement process” as required in s. 455.271(6) (a), F.S., or create a new rule to address such ...
    • The proposed rulemaking seeks to amend Existing Rule 61-30.102, F.A.C., in order to update and revise forms to comply with changes to s.468.8314 F.S. regarding providing an additional option for 10 year endorsement applicants and to revise ...
• Department of Education
  • Postsecondary Reciprocal Distance Education Coordinating Council
    • Establish an appellate process for institutions denied participation or renewal in Florida State Authorization Reciprocity Agreement (FL-SARA).
• Department of Health
  • Board of Nursing
    • The Board proposes the amendment of the rules to revise the incorporated form.
• Water Management Districts
  • Southwest Florida Water Management District
    • The purpose is to amend Rule 40D-8.623 F.A.C., to delete wetland Cross Bar Q-25 from the rule.
• Department of Education
  • State Board of Education
    • The proposed amendment to this rule will add philosophy to the list of degree majors that will satisfy the specialization requirements for certification in Social Science 6-12. The effect will be that a greater number of teacher candidates will be ...
    • To revise forms ESE 348, Report of Financial Data to the Commissioner of Education, and ESE 145, Superintendent’s Annual Financial Report. The effect is that districts will have updated annual financial reporting forms.

2. Proposed Rules

• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Board of Pilot Commissioners
    • The Board proposes the rule amendment to facilitate licensure at the Port of Key West by eliminating testing on areas of the Port that are no longer used.
      • Due of Comment: 8/28/2020
• Department of Health
  • Board of Occupational Therapy
    • The proposed amendments will allow appropriately trained and supervised occupational therapists to use a neurofeedback device to treat patients. A “neurofeedback device” is a device that provides immediate feedback from a computer-based program ...
      • Due of Comment: 8/28/2020
• Department of Financial Services
  • Division of State Fire Marshal
    • Sections 112.1816(6) and 633.520(2), F.S., require the Division of State Fire Marshal to adopt rules to establish an employer’s cancer prevention best practices related to personal protective equipment, decontamination, fire suppression equipment, ...
      • Due of Comment: 8/28/2020
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Regulatory Council of Community Association Managers
    • The proposed amendment defines “advertisement” and “advertising” and provides guidance to community association managers regarding when to include their license number in an advertisement or when advertising services.
      • Due of Comment: 8/28/2020

3. Emergency Rules

• Agency for Health Care Administration
  • Health Facility and Agency Licensing
    • Hospital Screening Requirements for Long-Term Care Facility Residents.

4. Petitions and Dispositions Regarding Rule Variance or Waiver

• Florida Housing Finance Corporation
  • Departmental
    • On August 4, 2020, Poinciana Crossing, Ltd., withdrew its Petition for Variance from Florida Administrative Code 67-48.023(2) and on August 5, 2020, Florida Housing Finance Corporation issued an Order Closing File. The Petition was filed on August 3,...
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Division of Hotels and Restaurants
    • An Emergency Variance for Subparagraph 61C-1.004(1)(a), Florida Administrative Code, Paragraph 5-202.11(A), 2017 FDA Food Code, Paragraph 4-301.12(A), 2017 FDA Food Code, Paragraph 61C-4.010(5), Florida Administrative Code,Section 5-203.13, 2017 FDA ...
• Department of Management Services
  • Public Employees Relations Commission
    • variance from Rule 60CC-4.002, F.A.C., from Jamie Michael and the Support Personnel Association of Lee County to allow the Support Personnel Association of Lee County to conduct all aspects of a ratification election electronically. The petition ...
    • variance from Rule 60CC-4.002, F.A.C., from Kevin Daly and the Teachers Association of Lee County to allow the Teachers Association of Lee County to conduct all aspects of a ratification election electronically. The petition was assigned Case No. ...
    • variance from Rule 60CC-4.002, F.A.C., from Anthony Colucci and the Brevard Federation of Teachers to allow the Brevard Federation of Teachers to conduct all aspects of a ratification election electronically. The petition was assigned Case No. MS-...
    • variance from Rule 60CC-4.002, F.A.C., from Jerry Mead and the DeSoto County Educators Association to allow the DeSoto County Educators Association to conduct all aspects of a ratification election electronically. The petition was assigned Case No. ...
    • variance from Rule 60CC-4.002, F.A.C., from Carmen Ward and the Alachua County Education Association to allow the Alachua County Education Association to conduct all aspects of a ratification election electronically. The petition was assigned Case ...

5. Notices of Meetings, Workshops and Public Hearings

• Department of Health
  • Office of Statewide Research
    • To conduct review of new research studies involving human participants, modifications to existing studies, and continuing review of ongoing research to make sure research studies comply with regulations and the Department’s ethical standards.; ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Conference Call tel. 888-585-9008 room 852 642 835
• Department of State
  • Division of Cultural Affairs
    • To review and score grant applications for the 2021-2022 Professional Theatre Specific Cultural Projects and Level 1 and 2 General Program Support grant programs.; Tuesday, September 8, 2020, 9:00 a.m. until conclusion; This meeting will be held via ...
      • Hearing Meeting: This meeting will be held via webinar and teleconference. Please join the meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone. https://www.gotomeet.me/CultureBuildsFL/professional-theatre-gps-levels-1--2-and-scp You can also dial in using your phone. United States: +1 (571) 317-3122 Access Code: 183-528-989 Join from a video-conferencing room or system. Dial in or type: 67.217.95.2 or inroomlink.goto.com Meeting ID: 183 528 989 Or dial directly: 183528989@67.217.95.2 or 67.217.95.2##183528989
    • To review and score grant applications for the 2021-2022 Professional Theatre Level 3 General Program Support grant program.; Wednesday, September 9, 2020, 9:00 a.m. until conclusion; This meeting will be held via webinar and teleconference. Please ...
      • Hearing Meeting: This meeting will be held via webinar and teleconference. Please join my meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone. https://www.gotomeet.me/CultureBuildsFL/professional-theatre-gps-level-3 You can also dial in using your phone. United States: +1 (646) 749-3122 Access Code: 620-385-757 Join from a video-conferencing room or system. Dial in or type: 67.217.95.2 or inroomlink.goto.com Meeting ID: 620 385 757 Or dial directly: 620385757@67.217.95.2 or 67.217.95.2##620385757
• Department of Health
  • Board of Pharmacy
    • This notice will replace notice # 23468197. General business of the Committee and Rules Workshop on the proposed text of Rule 64B16-31.007, F.A.C.; August 24, 2020, 1:00 p.m. ET; 1-888-585-9008, Participant Code: 599-196-982(#)
      • Hearing Meeting: 1-888-585-9008, Participant Code: 599-196-982(#)
• Department of Legal Affairs
  • Departmental
    • Council Business; Thursday, August 20, 2020, 1:00 p.m. until conclusion; THE FOLLOWING LINK REPLACES THE ORIGINAL METHOD OF JOINING THE MEETING WHICH PUBLISHED IN THE FAR ON AUGUST 3, 2020: Phone: 1 (415) 655-0052; Access Code: 467-802-453; Webinar ...
      • Hearing Meeting: THE FOLLOWING LINK REPLACES THE ORIGINAL METHOD OF JOINING THE MEETING WHICH PUBLISHED IN THE FAR ON AUGUST 3, 2020: Phone: 1 (415) 655-0052; Access Code: 467-802-453; Webinar ID: 624-521-435; and https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/174749090279205902
• Department of Health
  • Division of Emergency Preparedness and Community Support
    • To conduct general business of the Brain and Spinal Cord Injury Advisory Council.; Thursday, September 24, 2020 from 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.; Via Webinar and Conference Call Go To Meeting Click on the following link: https://global.gotomeeting....
      • Hearing Meeting: Via Webinar and Conference Call Go To Meeting Click on the following link: https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/148254773 This meeting is locked with a password: florida9% Voice Conference: United States (Toll Free): 1 877 568 4106 Access Code: 148-254-773 Pin: Shown after logging into Go To Meeting
    • General business of the Florida of the Florida Trauma System Advisory Council. The purpose of these meeting is to facilitate informal discussion between council members pursuant to Chapter 286, Florida Statutes, and Article I, Section 24, of the ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Florida Department of Health, 4052 Bald Cypress Way, Tallahassee, Florida A conference line has been established: 1(888)585-9008 then 325-223-031
• Department of Education
  • Florida School for the Deaf and the Blind
    • This meeting is a Special Purpose Meeting for the Board of Trustees to interview the candidates for the position of FSDB's President. ; Thursday, August 13, 2020 8:30 a.m.; FSDB's Campus is located at 207 San Marco Ave., St. Augustine, FL 32084. ...
      • Hearing Meeting: FSDB's Campus is located at 207 San Marco Ave., St. Augustine, FL 32084. Please use the Genoply Street entrance. The meeting will take place in Kirk Auditorium located inside Memorial Hall.
    • This meeting of the Board of Trustees is a regularly scheduled meeting. The Board will consider all matters listed on the Agenda. Items include business and academic action items, unfinished business, and new business items presented at the meeting, ...
      • Hearing Meeting: The FSDB Campus is located at 207 San Marco Ave., St. Augustine, FL 32084. Please use the Genoply Street entrance. The meeting will take place in Kirk Auditorium located inside Memorial Hall.
• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • Walton County Health Department
    • Various board information; August 20, 2020, 11:30 a.m.; Walton County Health Department
      • Hearing Meeting: Walton County Health Department
• Water Management Districts
  • Southwest Florida Water Management District
    • Note: Change of Location: Governing Board Meeting, Committee Meetings and Public Hearing: Consider SWFWMD business. All or part of this meeting may be conducted by means of communications media technology to permit maximum participation of Governing ...
      • Hearing Meeting: SWFWMD, 2379 Broad Street, Brooksville, FL 34604 (Staff only as currently SWFWMD offices are closed to the public due to the COVID-19 pandemic). Members of the public may view the meeting via a livestream or connect to a Zoom meeting to provide comments by following the directions posted after August 11 at WaterMatters.org or by calling (352) 796-7211 and requesting instructions. An alternative teleconferencing line to provide comments will also be available at 888-585-9008 conference code 346-054-201.
• Department of Education
  • Postsecondary Reciprocal Distance Education Coordinating Council
    • The Postsecondary Reciprocal Distance Education Coordinating Council (PRDECC) will conduct a review of initial and renewal institutional applications to participate in the Florida-State Authorization Reciprocity Agreement (FL-SARA) and rules ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Virtually via GoTo Meeting at: https://www.gotomeet.me/DOEStaff/postsecondary-reciprocal-distance-education-coordi You can also dial in using your phone. United States: +1 (312) 757-3121 Access Code: 816-595-317 Join from a video-conferencing room or system. Dial in or type: 67.217.95.2 or inroomlink.goto.com Meeting ID: 816 595 317 Or dial directly: 816595317@67.217.95.2 or 67.217.95.2##816595317
  • Departmental
    • Florida Rehabilitation Council - General Business; September 10, 2020, 4:45 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. EST (or until complete); Conference Call Number (888) 585-9008 and Code (873574258)
      • Hearing Meeting: Conference Call Number (888) 585-9008 and Code (873574258)
    • Public evaluation committee meeting for RFP 2021-RM1-01 Flight Training Provider. to discuss proposals submissions, presentations, Q&A Sessions and provide ranking recommendation This public meeting will follow non-public meetings for proposer ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Via ZOOM. Weblink posted on the College website at www.mdc.edu/purchasing under “Bid Posting”
• Department of Transportation
  • Departmental
    • Florida’s transportation system supports the nation’s 4th largest economy and 3rd largest population, provides 540,000 jobs, and directly affects our daily lives. Goods movement is a critical aspect of statewide impact and network usage. The FLFAC ...
      • Hearing Meeting: GoToWebinar https://register.gotowebinar.com/ 8507065908849711376
• Water Management Districts
  • Southwest Florida Water Management District
    • Proposed 2020 Minimum Flows and Levels (MFL) Priority Lists and Schedules for the water management districts in the Central Florida Water Initiative (CFWI) Area. Representatives from the Southwest Florida Water Management District, St. Johns River ...
      • Hearing Meeting: This meeting will be an internet-based meeting and will take place via Microsoft Teams. Please click-on or copy and paste the following link into your browser and follow the instructions provided at the website: https://bit.ly/33rrHKo. Alternatively, attendees may join the meeting by telephone by dialing 1-786-749-6127 and entering conference ID: 478 771 808#.
• Department of Children and Families
  • Family Safety and Preservation Program
    • Meeting to Validate All Evaluation Scores for DCF Request for Proposal (RFP) #040120JSET1, Child Protection Summit. The RFP was advertised on the DMS Vendor Bid System Electronic Posting Site, http://www.myflorida.com/apps/vbs/vbs_www.main_menu. ; ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Conference Call Line (888) 585-9008, Participation Code: 810 716 544#
• Department of Military Affairs
  • Departmental
    • Armory Board Meeting to review lease(s) and other business relative to real property and facility management.; August 21, 2020, 8:00 a.m.; Virtual Conference Call Tel: 1-571-388-3904 ID: 731206375# https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%...
      • Hearing Meeting: Virtual Conference Call Tel: 1-571-388-3904 ID: 731206375# https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3a4a387b3e72fa453fb0580db840ef74b3%40thread.skype/1596723279242?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%2221acfbb3-32be-4715-9025-1e2f015cbbe9%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%2225136d81-8b59-4c8e-8ba2-df97a8aa6a3d%22%7d
• Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission
  • Division of Law Enforcement
    • The Board of Directors of the Wildlife Alert Reward Association will conduct administrative business of the Association including the Director update, Marketing update and Financial update.; August 25, 2020, 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.; Virtual Meeting
      • Hearing Meeting: Virtual Meeting
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Board of Veterinary Medicine
    • Probable Cause Panel meeting portions which may be closed to the public.; Wednesday, August 26, 2020 at 1:30 p.m.; (888) 585-9008, Conference Room: 148-951-924, followed by #.
      • Hearing Meeting: (888) 585-9008, Conference Room: 148-951-924, followed by #.

6. Notices of Petitions and Dispositions Regarding Declaratory Stat

• Board of Trustees of The Internal Improvement Trust Fund
  • Departmental
    • Fetzer Brs, LLC, a Florida limited liability company,; A Final Order on Petition for Declaratory Statement was issued on July 23, 2020. The order grants the petition in part and dismisses the petition in part with leave to file an application for ...
• Department of Environmental Protection
  • Departmental
    • Fetzer Brs, LLC, a Florida limited liability company,; A Final Order on Petition for Declaratory Statement was issued on July 23, 2020. The order grants the petition in part and dismisses the petition in part with leave to file an application for ...

7. Miscellaneous

• Department of Environmental Protection
  • Departmental
    • Department of Environmental Protection, Departmental
• Department of State
  • Departmental
    • Department of State, Departmental