Vol. 50, No. 187 (09/24/2024)

1. Notices of Development of Proposed Rules and Negotiated Rulemaking

• Department of Management Services
  • Commission on Human Relations
    • The amendment describes in Rule 60Y-4.016 the assignment of hearings upon the filing of a Petition for Relief with the Florida Commission on Human Relations.
• Commission on Ethics
  • Departmental
    • This amendment relates to material incorporated by reference within these rules. Each rule contains instructions for how to complete a certain type of financial disclosure form (i.e., the Form 6, Form 6F, Form 6X, Form ....
• Department of Management Services
  • Commission on Human Relations
    • The amendment includes in Rule 60Y-4.029 the consideration of an "administrative law judge's" recommended order in a determination by the Commission, which is consistent with F.S. 760.11(6) and the definition in Rule 60Y-3.001(15).....
    • The amendment corrects a typographical error in Rule 60Y-4.031.
• Commission on Ethics
  • Departmental
    • This rulemaking is to update, clarify, and re-adopt the CE Form 50 (Ethics Complaint), which is incorporated by reference in Rule 34-7.010(1)(b), F.A.C. The changes will indicate in the instructions for completing the complaint ....
    • The purpose of this rulemaking will be to update the rules regarding the processing of ethics complaints to reflect the deadlines recently inserted into Section 112.324(3), Florida Statutes, by Ch. 2024-253, Laws of Florida.....
    • The purpose of this rulemaking will be to update the rules regarding the processing of ethics referrals to reflect the deadlines recently inserted into Section 112.324(3), Florida Statutes, by Ch. 2024-253, Laws of Florida.....
• Agency for Health Care Administration
  • Health Facility and Agency Licensing
    • The Agency proposes to amend Rule 59A-35.090 to align with 2024-243 LOF regarding background screening requirements, as well as update the Background Screening Application for Exemption, AHCA Form 3110-0019, and the Attestation ....
• Department of Health
  • Board of Pharmacy
    • The Board proposes the rule amendment to update language regarding licensure by endorsement application for pharmacists and pharmacy technician registration.
  • Board of Massage Therapy
    • The update the definition of Designated Establishment Manager so it does not conflict with the statute.
    • To update the rule to include a prohibition on sexual activity for employees of an establishment and to ensure the prohibition is consistent with legislative changes related to HB 197.
    • The proposed change will update the requirements for massage establishment operations to ensure consistency with legislative changes related to HB 197.
    • To require a Designated Manager Establishment Manager to ensure that the establishment is compliant with new requirements associated with HB 197.
• Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission
  • Vessel Registration and Boating Safety
    • Amendments to the rules are being proposed to correct inaccuracies and/or update the language pertaining to flood stage measurements for the St. Johns River Boating Restricted Areas in Lake, Seminole, and Vousia Counties. ....

2. Proposed Rules

• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Departmental
    • The proposed rulemaking amends Rule 61-35.013, F.A.C., to update existing application form DBPR ELC 1, to provide endorsement as a method of licensure for Employee Leasing Companies Controlling Person, pursuant to s.455.2135, ....
      • Due of Comment: 10/15/2024
    • The proposed rulemaking amends Rule 61-35.004, F.A.C., to update existing application form DBPR AA 4101, to provide endorsement as a method of licensure for Athlete Agents, pursuant to s.455.2135, F.S., as a result of SB ....
      • Due of Comment: 10/15/2024
• Department of Health
  • Board of Nursing Home Administrators
    • The proposed rule amendment updates the rule language regarding eligibility requirements for licensure.
      • Due of Comment: 10/15/2024

3. Petitions and Dispositions Regarding Rule Variance or Waiver

• Water Management Districts
  • Southwest Florida Water Management District
    • that on September 23, 2024, the Southwest Florida Water Management District has issued an order granting a variance. Petitioner’s Name: Tall Pines Community Association, Inc., File Tracking No. 24-4397 Date Petition Filed: ....
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Division of Hotels and Restaurants
    • John Knox Village Clubhouse at 200 Valencia Landing Dr., Orange City, FL 32763. Petitioner seeks a Routine Permanent variance of the requirements of ASME A17.1, 2016, edition, Section 2.7.6.3.2, as adopted by 61C-5.001, ....
    • Marion County Facilities Management at 11800 S Hwy 441., Belleview, FL 34420. Petitioner seeks an Emergency Permanent variance of the requirements of ASME A17.1, 2019, edition, Section 2.27.2.3, as adopted by 61C-5.001, ....

4. Notices of Meetings, Workshops and Public Hearings

• Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
  • Division of Plant Industry
    • UF Bee Lab Updates & Funding; FDACS Honey Bee Diagnostic Lab; Industry Issues - Apiary Locations, Land Issues, Varroa Resistance, Pests, Yellow ....  October 4, 2024, 11:00 AM  Hilton Hotel, 3600 SW 36th Ave., Ocala, 34474
• Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission
  • Vessel Registration and Boating Safety
    • Gathering public input and having general discussions regarding boating safety issues within the Intracoastal Waterway adjacent to Coral Cove ....  October 2, 2024, 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.  Tequesta Village Council Chambers, 345 ...