• Notices of Development of Proposed Rules and Negotiated Rulemaking (1)
    • The Department intends to amend 65C-28.013, F.A.C, Indian Child Welfare Act, to incorporate a form and clarify required communication between the Department and the Indian Tribe.
  • Proposed Rules (10)
    • Amendment adding language to protect the information provided to the department claimed to be trade secret by the reporting processors.
    • Amendment addressing the number of facilities required to be reporting data to FDOC before a report can be released; adding language to protect the information provided to the department claimed to be trade secret by the reporting processors.
    • New rule classifying the new variety of citrus hybrid “Bingo” to enhance the marketing strategies for fresh fruit, allowing the Florida citrus industry to better compete in the marketplace.
    • New rule classifying the new variety of citrus hybrid “UFGlow” to enhance the marketing strategies for fresh fruit, allowing the Florida citrus industry to better compete in the marketplace.
    • New rule classifying the new variety of citrus hybrid “950” to enhance the marketing strategies for fresh fruit, allowing the Florida citrus industry to better compete in the marketplace.
    • New rule classifying the new variety of citrus hybrid “Marathon” to enhance the marketing strategies for fresh fruit, allowing the Florida citrus industry to better compete in the marketplace.
    • New rule classifying the new variety of citrus hybrid “Nectar” to enhance the marketing strategies for fresh fruit, allowing the Florida citrus industry to better compete in the marketplace.
    • Statement of Trade Secret: amending the form to better protect the trade secret information provided by the industry to the Department of Citrus
    • The purpose of the amendment to Rule 59G-6.090, Florida Administrative Code (F.A.C.), is to specify the Agency for Health Care’s reimbursement methodology for county health departments (CHD).
    • The purpose of the amendment to Rule 59G-6.010, Florida Administrative Code, is to incorporate the reimbursement methodology for Nursing Home Services using the prospective payment methodology in accordance with section 409.908 (2)(b), F.S.
  • Notices of Changes, Corrections and Withdrawals (3)
    • Restricted Barber License
    • Public Use Forms
    • Tax Statement; Overpayments
  • Petitions and Dispositions Regarding Rule Variance or Waiver (18)
    • variance filed by Martin County. The Petitioner is seeking a variance Rule 60FF1-5.003(3)(k), F.A.C., with respect to the rule requirement regarding the grant fund usage between the beginning and ending dates of the grant, unless an extension is authorized by the E911 Board. Petitioner is requesting that expenditures be made within the two years of the award of grant funds be varied to grant an extension for another additional year. Comments on this petition should be filed with Matthew Matney, Chairman, E911 Board, 4030 Esplanade Way, Suite 135F, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0950, within 14 days of publication of this notice.
    • variance and waiver submitted by Winnie Ogeto. The Petitioner seeks a waiver regarding a completed Practical Nurse Equivalence (PNEQ) Application Letter for certification to take the licensure examination found in Rule 64B9-3.002, F.A.C. Comments on the petition should be filed with the Board of Nursing, 4052 Bald Cypress Way, Bin #C02, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-3252, telephone: (850) 488-0595, or by electronic mail – Joe.Baker@flhealth.gov, within 14 days of publication of this notice.
    • variance from subsection 59A-4.1265(5), F.A.C., from Englewood Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center to implement the Detailed Nursing Home Emergency Power Plan. The petition was assigned case number 2019017495. Any interested person or other agency may submit written comments on the petition within 14 days after this notice by e-mailing LTCstaff@ahca.myflorida.com.
    • variance from subsection 59A-4.1265(5), F.A.C., from Beneva Lakes Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center to implement the Detailed Nursing Home Emergency Power Plan. The petition was assigned case number 2019017488. Any interested person or other agency may submit written comments on the petition within 14 days after this notice by e-mailing LTCstaff@ahca.myflorida.com.
    • variance from subsection 59A-4.1265(5), F.A.C., from Central Park Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center to implement the Detailed Nursing Home Emergency Power Plan. The petition was assigned case number 2019017494. Any interested person or other agency may submit written comments on the petition within 14 days after this notice by e-mailing LTCstaff@ahca.myflorida.com.
    • variance from subsection 59A-4.1265(5), F.A.C., from Bay Breeze Health and Rehabilitation to implement the Detailed Nursing Home Emergency Power Plan. The petition was assigned case number 2019017486. Any interested person or other agency may submit written comments on the petition within 14 days after this notice by e-mailing LTCstaff@ahca.myflorida.com.
    • variance from subsection 59A-4.1265(5), F.A.C., from Brandon Health and Rehabilitation Center to implement the Detailed Nursing Home Emergency Power Plan. The petition was assigned case number 2019017490. Any interested person or other agency may submit written comments on the petition within 14 days after this notice by e-mailing LTCstaff@ahca.myflorida.com.
    • variance from subsection 59A-4.1265(5), F.A.C., from Emerald Shores Health and Rehabilitation to implement the Detailed Nursing Home Emergency Power Plan. The petition was assigned case number 2019017491. Any interested person or other agency may submit written comments on the petition within 14 days after this notice by e-mailing LTCstaff@ahca.myflorida.com.
    • variance from subsection 59A-4.1265(5), F.A.C., from Evans Health Care to implement the Detailed Nursing Home Emergency Power Plan. The petition was assigned case number 2019017517. Any interested person or other agency may submit written comments on the petition within 14 days after this notice by e-mailing LTCstaff@ahca.myflorida.com.
    • variance from subsection 59A-4.1265(5), F.A.C., from Consulate Health Care of Bayonet Point to implement the Detailed Nursing Home Emergency Power Plan. The petition was assigned case number 2019017518. Any interested person or other agency may submit written comments on the petition within 14 days after this notice by e-mailing LTCstaff@ahca.myflorida.com.
    • variance from subsection 59A-4.1265(5), F.A.C., from Consulate Health Care of Brandon to implement the Detailed Nursing Home Emergency Power Plan. The petition was assigned case number 2019017520. Any interested person or other agency may submit written comments on the petition within 14 days after this notice by e-mailing LTCstaff@ahca.myflorida.com.
    • variance from subsection 59A-4.1265(5), F.A.C., from Consulate Health Care of Jacksonville to implement the Detailed Nursing Home Emergency Power Plan. The petition was assigned case number 2019017526. Any interested person or other agency may submit written comments on the petition within 14 days after this notice by e-mailing LTCstaff@ahca.myflorida.com.
    • variance from subsection 59A-4.1265(5), F.A.C., from Fletcher Health and Rehabilitation Center to implement the Detailed Nursing Home Emergency Power Plan. The petition was assigned case number 2019017527. Any interested person or other agency may submit written comments on the petition within 14 days after this notice by e-mailing LTCstaff@ahca.myflorida.com.
    • variance from subsection 59A-4.1265(5), F.A.C., from Consulate Health Care of Kissimmee to implement the Detailed Nursing Home Emergency Power Plan. The petition was assigned case number 2019017529. Any interested person or other agency may submit written comments on the petition within 14 days after this notice by e-mailing LTCstaff@ahca.myflorida.com.
    • variance from subsection 59A-4.1265(5), F.A.C., from Health and Rehabilitation Centre at Dolphins View to implement the Detailed Nursing Home Emergency Power Plan. The petition was assigned case number 2019017484. Any interested person or other agency may submit written comments on the petition within 14 days after this notice by e-mailing LTCstaff@ahca.myflorida.com.
    • variance from subsection 59A-4.1265(5), F.A.C., from Destin Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center to implement the Detailed Nursing Home Emergency Power Plan. The petition was assigned case number 2019017482. Any interested person or other agency may submit written comments on the petition within 14 days after this notice by e-mailing LTCstaff@ahca.myflorida.com.
    • variance from subsection 59A-4.1265(5), F.A.C., from Deltona Health Care to implement the Detailed Nursing Home Emergency Power Plan. The petition was assigned case number 2019017480. Any interested person or other agency may submit written comments on the petition within 14 days after this notice by e-mailing LTCstaff@ahca.myflorida.com.
    • variance from subsection 59A-4.1265(5), F.A.C., from Countryside Rehab and Healthcare Center to implement the Detailed Nursing Home Emergency Power Plan. The petition was assigned case number 2019017478. Any interested person or other agency may submit written comments on the petition within 14 days after this notice by e-mailing LTCstaff@ahca.myflorida.com.
  • Notices of Meetings, Workshops and Public Hearings (9)
    • The Management Advisory Group for GTMNERR will hold a meeting to provide advisory input for the management of GTMNERR.; Wednesday, Dec. 18, 2019, 6 p.m.; Guana Tolomato Matanzas National Estuarine Research Reserve (GTMNERR), Marineland Field Office, 9741 Ocean Shore Blvd., St. Augustine, Florida, 32080
    • In accordance with Section 120.525, FS, a Request for Proposal (RFP) Response opening is hereby noticed as a public meeting within the timeline for the RFP Number 19/20 - 11 for Employment Data Matching Services which is posted on the Vendor Bid System (VBS). The Department reserves the right to issue amendments, addenda, and changes to the timeline and specifically to the meeting notice listed above. Notice of any changes or additional meetings will be posted within the VBS in accordance with Section 287.042(3), FS, and will not be re-advertised in the Florida Administrative Register (FAR). The VBS can be accessed at: http://vbs.dms.state.fl.us/vbs/main_menu . ; December 11, 2019, 3:00 P.M.; 2450 Shumard Oak Blvd, Building 2, Suite 1600, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0109
    • The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services will discuss changes to its proposed hemp rules to address public comments received by October 31st and to align with the USDA interim final hemp rules. The Department can no longer accept any more public comments at this time.; November 22, 2019, 9:00 a.m.; R.A. Gray Building, 500 S Bronough Street, Tallahassee, FL 32399
    • Investment Committee Workshop (In-person meeting); Friday, November 22, 2019, 9:00 a.m.; Hilton St. Petersburg Carillon - 950 Lake Carillon Dr., St. Petersburg, FL 33716
    • General Business; November 19, 2019 at 10:00 am; 6353 Lee Vista Blvd, Orlando, FL 32822 (Florida Concrete & Products Association)
    • The Children and Youth with Special Health Care Needs (CYSHCN) Needs Assessment Statewide Workgroup provides feedback to the Department during the needs assessment process of the Title V Block Grant so that stakeholder consultation and expertise is included in shaping the direction of Florida’s Title V CYSHCN priorities.; December 3, 2019, 11:30 a.m. ET; via conference call and GoToMeeting GoToMeeting and call in information: https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/686875365 You can also dial in using your phone. (For supported devices, tap a one-touch number below to join instantly.) United States (Toll Free): 1(866)899-4679, One-touch: tel:+18668994679,,686875365# United States: +1(312)757-3119, One-touch: tel:+13127573119,,686875365#, Access Code: 686-875-365 Joining from a video-conferencing room or system? Dial in or type: 67.217.95.2 or inroomlink.goto.com, Meeting ID: 686 875 365 or dial directly: 686875365@67.217.95.2 or 67.217.95.2##686875365
    • Quarterly meeting of the Southwest Florida Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC); December 5, 2019, 9:30 a.m.; Lee Memorial Hospital, 2776 Cleveland Ave, Fort Myers, FL 33901
    • COUNCIL ON HOMELESSNESS QUARTERLY COUNCIL CALL. This conference call will address the committees’ continued development of policy recommendations and work tasks to address the Council’s Annual Report on recommendations to end homelessness in Florida.; Tuesday, December 3, 2019 at 10:00 a.m.; Toll free: 1-888-585-9008 / Enter Conference Room number: 351186925#
    • The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services will discuss changes to its proposed hemp rules to address public comments received by October 31st and to align with the USDA interim final hemp rules. The Department can no longer accept any more public comments at this time.; November 18, 2019, 9:00am THIS MEETING HAS BEEN CANCELLED; Florida State Fairgrounds, 4800 US-301 Tampa, FL 33610
  • Notices of Petitions and Dispositions Regarding Declaratory Stat (3)
    • Superior Fence & Rail, Inc.; Petitioner seeks clarification on the following two points, based on the project described in the petition: 1) whether a barrier would be required on a pool gate when the latch is located at least 54" from the bottom of the gate, and 2) if a magnetic top pull latch is installed at least 54" from the bottom of the gate, whether the release mechanism and self-latching locking device could both be located on the outside of the gate.
    • First Up Lending LLC.; On November 13, 2019, a Final Order on the Petition was issued. The Office determined that Petitioner's activities do not fall within Chapter 494 or 516, Florida Statutes, Petitioner is not required to obtain a license pursuant to those statutes for its activities in the State of Florida. ******The original petition was published August 22, 2019 in the Florida Administrative Register Volume 45, Number 164.
    • Coinsquare, LLC; On November 13, 2019, a Final Order on the Petition was issued. The Office determined that Petitioner's activities do not fall within Florida's money services business licensing statutes and, therefore, Petitioner is not required to obtain a license as a money transmitter for its activities in the State of Florida. ******The original petition was published August 22, 2019 in the Florida Administrative Register Volume 45, Number 164.
  • Notices Regarding Bids, Proposals and Purchasing (2)
    • Other Agencies and Organizations, City of Ft. Lauderdale
    • Department of Education, University of Florida
  • Miscellaneous (2)
    • Department of Environmental Protection, Office of the Secretary
    • Department of State, Departmental