Vol. 43, No. 185 (09/25/2017)

1. Notices of Development of Proposed Rules and Negotiated Rulemaking

• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Board of Professional Engineers
    • The Board proposes the rule development to make needed updates, changes, or corrections to the rule, including identification of additional minor violations.
• Agency for Health Care Administration
  • Medicaid
    • The purpose of the amendment to Rule 59G-6.020, Florida Administrative Code (F.A.C.), is to incorporate by reference the Florida Title XIX Inpatient Hospital Reimbursement Plan (the Plan), Version XLIV, effective July 1, 2017.
    • The purpose of the amendment to Rule 59G-6.045, Florida Administrative Code (F.A.C.), is to incorporate by reference the Florida Title XIX Reimbursement Plan for Services in Facilities Not Publicly Owned and Not Publicly Operated (the Plan), Version ...
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Construction Industry Licensing Board
    • The Board proposes the rule development to update the language.
• Agency for Health Care Administration
  • Medicaid
    • The purpose of the amendment to Rule 59G-6.090, Florida Administrative Code (F.A.C.), is to incorporate by reference the Florida Title XIX County Health Department Reimbursement Plan (the Plan), Version XV, effective July 1, 2017.

2. Emergency Rules

• Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
  • Division of Consumer Services
    • Additional Nondestructive Testing of Amusement Rides Required

3. Petitions and Dispositions Regarding Rule Variance or Waiver

• Department of Financial Services
  • OIR – Insurance Regulation
    • A Variance from Fla. Admin. Code Ann. r. 69O-149.005(14)(b) from Advantica Insurance Company was received by the Office of Insurance Regulation on September 21, 2017. The petition requests that the Office grant a variance from the multiple year ...
• Water Management Districts
  • Southwest Florida Water Management District
    • On September 21, 2017, the Southwest Florida Water Management District has issued an order granting a variance. Petitioner's Name: John F. Dickinson. – File Tracking No. 17-4255 Date Petition Filed: May 22, 2017 Rule No.: 40D-22.201, F.A.C. ...
  • South Florida Water Management District
    • On September 21, 2017, the District's Governing Board issued SFWMD Order No. 2017-065-DAO-ROW to New Cingular Wireless PSC, LLC (Application No. 17-0531-2). The petition for waiver was received by the District on May 31, 2017. Notice of receipt of ...

4. Notices of Meetings, Workshops and Public Hearings

• Department of Children and Families
  • Refugee Services
    • The purpose of the Miami-Dade Refugee Task Force meeting is to increase awareness of the refugee populations, share best practices, spot trends in refugee populations, build collaborations between agencies, help create good communication among ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Miami-Dade College Wolfson Campus 500 NE 2nd Avenue, Bldg. 3, Room 3208-09 Miami, FL 33132
• Department of Transportation
  • Departmental
    • Tentative Program of Work for Fiscal Years July 1, 2018 through June 30, 2023 The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) District Three hereby announces a Public Hearing to which all persons are invited. The hearing will be held in three ...
      • Hearing Meeting: FDOT District Three Design Conference Room, 1074 Highway 90, Chipley, FL 32428
• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • The Valerin Group, Inc.
    • A public information meeting is being held regarding the resurfacing project on State Road (S.R.) 406/Garden Street from west of Forrell Avenue to Washington Avenue, in Titusville, Brevard County. The proposed improvements include the milling and ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Titusville City Hall Council Chambers 555 S. Washington Avenue Titusville, FL 32796
• Regional Planning Councils
  • Northeast Florida Regional Planning Council
    • Regular Meeting.; October 5, 2017: Personnel, Budget & Finance Policy Committee at 9:30am; Board of Directors at 10:00am. Please check our website at www.nefrc.org for any changes.; 100 Festival Park Avenue, Jacksonville, FL 32202.
      • Hearing Meeting: 100 Festival Park Avenue, Jacksonville, FL 32202.
• Department of Transportation
  • Departmental
    • The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT), District One, will hold a public hearing about median modifications and pedestrian safety improvements. These modifications are part of a resurfacing project on SR 70 from Orange Avenue to Turner ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Calvary Baptist Church Worship Center, 1509 E. Oak Street, Arcadia, Florida, 34266.
• Department of Education
  • Departmental
    • The State Apprenticeship Advisory Council’s Rules and Regulations Standing Committee will discuss general items as they relate to the committee and to apprenticeship in Florida. Items may include the mission/focus of the committee, and other ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Ocala Utility Services, 1805 Northeast 30th Avenue, Building 400, Ocala, Florida 34479
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Florida Building Commission
    • The Florida Building Commission will review and decide on Accessibility Waiver Applications, review, and take up and consider other matters that appear on the Commission’s agenda. Specifically, the Commission will address: Accessibility Waiver ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Double Tree by Hilton, 101 South Adams Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32301
• Department of Education
  • Office of Early Learning
    • Additional public hearing for above referenced rule as originally noticed in volume 43, no. 162 on August 18, 2017 to allow individuals who may have been impeded by the impact of Hurricane Irma from participation in the prior public hearing to ...
      • Hearing Meeting: via GoToWebinar only. To register for the webinar, please visit: http://floridaearlylearning.com/statewide_initiatives/laws_and_rules/proposed_rules.aspx
    • Additional public hearing for above referenced rule as originally noticed in volume 43, no. 162 on August 18, 2017 to allow individuals who may have been impeded by the impact of Hurricane Irma from participation in the prior public hearing to ...
      • Hearing Meeting: via GoToWebinar only. To register for the webinar, please visit: http://floridaearlylearning.com/statewide_initiatives/laws_and_rules/proposed_rules.aspx
• Department of Management Services
  • Division of Purchasing
    • BID OPENING - ITB No.: 2-84131600 -W, Accidental Death & Dismemberment Statutory Death Benefits.; October 6, 2017, 10:00 AM ET; 4050 Esplanade Way, Conference Room 380K, Tallahassee, Florida 32399
      • Hearing Meeting: 4050 Esplanade Way, Conference Room 380K, Tallahassee, Florida 32399
• Executive Office of the Governor
  • Departmental
    • This is an emergency noticed meeting pursuant to section 120.525(1) and (3), Florida Statutes because the agency has determined that an immediate danger to the public health, safety and welfare requires immediate action. The agency will hold an ...
      • Hearing Meeting: 1-888-670-3525, Participant Passcode: 3360784946#
• Agency for Health Care Administration
  • Medicaid
    • Agency is scheduling a workshop for the purpose of discussing Outpatient Hospital Services.; October 10, 2017 from 2:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.; Agency for Health Care Administration, 2727 Mahan Drive, Building 3, Tallahassee, Florida 32308-5407.
      • Hearing Meeting: Agency for Health Care Administration, 2727 Mahan Drive, Building 3, Tallahassee, Florida 32308-5407.
• Department of Health
  • Board of Medicine
    • General business of the Committee. The Board of Medicine announces that certain Committee meetings will be held on the Thursday, before each Full Board meeting. Committee meetings may be cancelled prior to the meeting date. Please check the Board ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Sheraton Tampa East, 10221 Princess Palm Avenue, Tampa, Florida 33610. The hotel phone # (813) 623-6363.
    • General business of the Committee. The Board of Medicine announces that certain Committee meetings will be held on the Thursday, before each Full Board meeting. Committee meetings may be cancelled prior to the meeting date. Please check the Board ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Sheraton Tampa East, 10221 Princess Palm Avenue, Tampa, Florida 33610. The hotel phone # (813) 623-6363.

5. Notices of Petitions and Dispositions Regarding Declaratory Stat

• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Division of Alcoholic Beverages and Tobacco
    • LOGIC TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT LLC.; The tobacco capsule component of the VapeLeaf system is not "tobacco products" as defined by section 210.25(12), Florida Statutes.
• Department of Financial Services
  • Finance
    • SandP Solutions, Inc.; On September 22, 2017, the Florida Office of Financial Regulation (Consumer Finance) received a Petition for declaratory statement from SandP Solutions, Inc. The petition seeks a declaratory statement from the Office on ...

6. Notice of Petitions and Dispositions Regarding the Validity of R

• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Division of Pari-Mutuel Wagering
    • Charles F. McClellan and Natasha Nemeth vs. Department of Business and Professional Regulation, Division of Pari-Mutuel Wagering; Case No.: 17-5238RU; Rule No.: 61D-6.012; Petition

7. Notices Regarding Bids, Proposals and Purchasing

• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • Departmental
    • Other Agencies and Organizations, Departmental

8. Miscellaneous

• Department of Environmental Protection
  • Departmental
    • Department of Environmental Protection, Departmental
• Department of Revenue
  • Departmental
    • Department of Revenue, Departmental
• Regional Planning Councils
  • Treasure Coast Regional Planning Council
    • Regional Planning Councils, Treasure Coast Regional Planning Council
• Department of State
  • Departmental
    • Department of State, Departmental