• Notices of Development of Proposed Rules and Negotiated Rulemaking (4)
  • The Suwannee River Water Management District (District) gives notice that it is initiating rulemaking to amend Rule 40B-1.106 for the purpose of incorporating by reference a revised memorandum of understanding between Suwannee River Water Management District and the Florida Department of Environmental Protection for the permitting of artificial recharge projects. The effect will be to reduce unnecessary regulatory burdens and achieve other streamlining benefits for the regulated public.
  • The Board proposes the development of a rule amendment to address prescribing of controlled substances for treatment of psychiatric disorders via telemedicine.
  • The Board proposes the development of a rule amendment to consider the criteria for examination requirements.
  • To develop the 6th Edition of the Florida Fire Prevention Code. Pursuant to Section 633.202, F.S., the State Fire Marshal is directed to adopt a new edition of the Florida Fire Prevention Code every third year. The new code is scheduled to be adopted by rule during the upcoming two years pursuant to Section 633.202(2), F.S. Workshops will be announced in future editions of the Florida Administrative Register.

• Proposed Rules (10)
  • The proposed rule amendments incorporate by reference changes made by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) between July 1, 2014, and June 30, 2015, to the federal hazardous waste regulations. The Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is authorized by EPA to administer the state hazardous waste program in lieu of the federal program. As a result, at least once a year DEP incorporates federal rule changes into Chapter 62-730, F.A.C., the state hazardous waste rule, in order to maintain consistency with federal regulations.
  • The Agency is proposing to create a new rule chapter regarding residents’ rights in assisted living facilities licensed by the Agency. Section 429.28, Florida Statutes, directs the Agency to adopt rules for uniform standards and compliance with residents’ rights.
  • To revise the Family-Related Medicaid eligibility policies and procedure used to implement the Florida Family-Related Medicaid Program so that the requirements of the Affordable Care Act that govern the Florida Family-Related Medicaid coverage groups are met.
  • The purpose of this proposed rule is to update the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Handbooks 130 (Section: Uniform Packaging and Labeling Regulation) and 133 adopted in this rule chapter to the 2016 versions of each.
  • The purpose of this proposed rule is to update the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Handbook 130 (Section: Uniform Regulation for the Voluntary Registration of Servicepersons and Service Agencies for Commercial Weighing and Measuring Devices) as adopted in this rule chapter to the 2016 version.
  • The purpose of this proposed rule is to update the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Handbook 44 as adopted in this rule chapter to the 2016 version.
  • The purpose of this proposed rule is to update the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Handbook 130 (Section: Uniform Regulation for the Method of Sale of Commodities) as adopted in this rule chapter to the 2016 version.
  • The purpose of this proposed rule is to update the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Handbook 130 (Section: Examination Procedure for Price Verification) as adopted in this rule chapter to the 2016 version.
  • The purpose of the amendment to Rule 59G-4.251, Florida Administrative Code, is to establish the reimbursement methodology for prescribed drug claims in the Florida Medicaid program. The amendment also revises the rule title to Prescribed Drugs Reimbursement Methodology.
  • The purpose of the amendment to Rule 59G-4.140, Florida Administrative Code, is to incorporate by reference the Florida Medicaid Hospice Services Coverage Policy, __________.

• Notices of Changes, Corrections and Withdrawals (2)
  • Dental Services
  • Hospital Inpatient General Psychiatric Services, Hospital Inpatient Substance Abuse Services

• Petitions and Dispositions Regarding Rule Variance or Waiver (7)
  • a variance from Hillsborough Area Regional Transit Authority (HART) seeking a variance from the provisions of Rule 14-73.001, F.A.C. Rule 14-73.001 establishes requirements for the recipients of the Department’s transit grant funds. HART proposes the Department grant a variance to the deadline for adoption of the HART’s Major Transit Development Plan update.
  • On February 12, 2016, pursuant to notice, at a meeting held in Tallahassee, Florida, the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (Department) considered a petition for temporary waiver of Rule 11D-10.003(3), F.A.C. by Steve Casey, Executive Director, Florida Sheriff’s Association. After careful consideration of the facts in this matter, the Department found that Petitioner had demonstrated an economic, technological, legal, or other type of hardship resulting from strict application of Rule 11D-10.003(3), F.A.C. that was particular to petitioner, significantly different from the way the rule affects similarly situated persons and issued an order granting Petitioner's petition for temporary waiver of Rule 11D-10.003(3), F.A.C.
  • waiver or variance filed by Nursing School of Excellence Inc., from Rule 64B9-15.005(6), F.A.C., with regard to the program’s lack of test takers. Comments on this petition should be filed with the Board of Nursing, Joe R. Baker, Jr, Executive Director, 4052 Bald Cypress Way, Bin #C02, Tallahassee, FL 32399-3252; Joe.Baker@flhealth.gov., within 14 days of publication of this notice.
  • Department of Business and Professional Regulation, Construction Industry Licensing Board
  • of the issuance of an Order regarding the Petition for Variance or Waiver, filed on September 18, 2015, by Kent M. Kolovich The Notice of Petition for Waiver or Variance was published in Vol. 41, No. 193, of the October 5, 2015, Florida Administrative Register. Petitioner sought a waiver or variance to use his test scores from a license exam taken in February 2007, in order to upgrade his current license to a General Contractor License The Board considered the instant Petition at a duly-noticed public meeting held on November 13, 2015, in Altamonte Springs, Florida. The Board’s Order, filed on February 4, 2016, denied the Petition for a Variance or Waiver because the Petitioner did not demonstrate that the purpose of the underlying statute will be or has been achieved by other means. Additionally, the Petitioner did not demonstrate that the application of the rule would create a substantial hardship.
  • a Routine Variance for Paragraph 61C-4.010(7) Florida Administrative Code and Paragraph 61C-4.010(6), Florida Administrative Code from T&G Bakery & Restaurant located in North Miami. The above referenced F.A.C. addresses the requirement that at least one accessible bathroom be provided for use by customers. They are requesting to share the bathrooms located within a nearby establishment under a different ownership for use by customers only. The Division of Hotels and Restaurants will accept comments concerning the Petition for 14 days from the date of publication of this notice. To be considered, comments must be received before 5:00 p.m.
  • Sand Dollar III located in St. Augustine, FL. Petitioner seeks a permanent variance of the requirements of ASME A17.1, Sections 211.3, 211.4, 211.5, 211.6, 211.7, 211.8, 1998 edition as adopted by 61C-5.001(1), Florida Administrative Code that requires upgrading the elevators operations which poses a significant economic/financial hardship. Any interested person may file comments within 14 days of the publication of this notice with Michelle Comingore, Bureau of Elevator Safety, 1940 North Monroe Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-1013 (VW2016-053).

• Notices of Meetings, Workshops and Public Hearings (21)
  • This hearing offers people the opportunity to express their views about the location, conceptual design, and social, economic, and environmental effects of the proposed widening of this segment of US 27 from existing four lanes to six lanes and improvements to the US 27/SR 60 interchange, Financial Project ID 419243-1-22-01. The FDOT sent notices of the public hearing to property owners located within 300 feet on either side of US 27 within the study limits. Draft project reports and conceptual plans are available for public review through April 1, 2016 at Lake Wales Public Library, 290 Cypress Garden Lane, Lake Wales, 9 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Thursday; 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Friday; 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday; and at Latt Maxcy Memorial Library, 15 North Magnolia Avenue, Frostproof, 8:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday; 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday; 8:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday; 9 a.m. to noon Saturday.; Tuesday, March 22, 2016; 6 p.m. – open house, 7 p.m. – formal hearing; South Lake Wales Church of God, 210 Presidents Drive, Lake Wales, FL
  • FDOT is designing a project on State Road 60 for 5.3 miles from Diesel Road to the Hillsborough County Line. The project resurfaces the roadway and includes drainage improvements, guardrail installation and median modifications. As a safety improvement, FDOT will modify the existing full median opening at Bailey Road/Shady Hammock Drive by restricting left turn movements at Shady Hammock Drive. Construction should begin early 2017.; Tuesday, March 22, 2016 -5 p.m. open house, 6 p.m. formal presentation; Willow Oak Assembly of God, 4045 Bailey Road, Mulberry, FL 33860
  • The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT), in cooperation with the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) and the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) at Tyndall Air Force Base (Tyndall AFB), will hold a public hearing for the above-referenced project on Thursday, April 7, 2016 from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. CDT at the Springfield Community Center, 3728 East Third Street, Springfield. This hearing is being held as part of a current Project Development and Environment (PD&E) Study that is being conducted to evaluate proposed transportation solutions for this segment of S.R. 30 (U.S. 98/Tyndall Parkway) and to provide documented information necessary for FDOT to reach a decision on the type, design, and location of the improvements. The project is being developed to reduce travel delays on U.S. 98 and Tyndall AFB while minimizing potential impacts to the natural and human environments. The project is currently in the PD&E study phase. No funding has been allocated for subsequent phases of right-of-way, design, or construction. The hearing will begin as an open-house format at 5:30 p.m., with a formal presentation at 6 p.m. Draft project documents are available for public review from February 24, 2016 through April 22, 2016 at the Bay County Public Library, 898 West 11th Street, Panama City, from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Saturday, and from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday. The draft Environmental Assessment is also available through the FDOT Environmental Screening Tool at: https://etdmpub.fla-etat.org/est/ as project number 13991. Public participation is solicited without regard to race, color, national origin, age, sex, religion, disability, or family status. Persons who require special accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act, or persons who require translation services (free of charge) should contact Alan Vann, FDOT Project Manager, at (888) 638-0250, ext. 1523; or via email at alan.vann@dot.state.fl.us at least seven days prior to the meeting. You may also contact Ian Satter, FDOT District Three Public Information Director, toll-free at (888) 638-0250, ext. 1205 or via email at ian.satter@dot.state.fl.us. ; Thursday, April 7, 2016, from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. CDT; Springfield Community Center, 3728 East Third Street, Springfield, FL
  • To conduct general business of the Council as well as discuss, select and prioritize the regional trail system projects that will be recommended to the Florida Department of Transportation for consideration to receive Shared Use Non-motorized Trail funding.; March 31, 2016, 9:00 a.m.; Conference Room A, Douglas Building, Florida Department of Environmental Protection, 3900 Commonwealth Blvd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-3000
  • The Elections Canvassing Commission will meet to certify the official results for the March 15, 2016, Presidential Preference Primary Election per sections 102.111 and 103.101, Florida Statutes.; Tuesday, March 29, 2016, at 9:00 a.m.; Cabinet Meeting Room, LL03, The Capitol, Tallahassee, Florida
  • Full Board Meeting to review agency Strategic Plan; March 29, 2016 at 8:00 a.m.; 720 North Denning Drive, Winter Park, FL
  • To conduct the regular business of the North Central Florida Regional Planning Council.; March 24, 2016 at 7:30 p.m.; Holiday Inn Hotel and Suites, Suwannee Room, 213 Southwest Commerce Boulevard, Lake City, Florida.
  • To conduct the regular business of the Program Committee of the North Central Florida Regional Planning Council.; March 24, 2016 at 6:30 p.m.; Holiday Inn Hotel and Suites, Olustee Room, 213 Southwest Commerce Boulevard, Lake City, Florida.
  • To conduct the regular business of the Executive Committee of the North Central Florida Regional Planning Council.; March 24, 2016 at 6:00 p.m.; Holiday Inn Hotel and Suites, Olustee Room, 213 Southwest Commerce Boulevard, Lake City, Florida.
  • To conduct the regular business of the Regional Planning Committee of the North Central Florida Regional Planning Council.; March 24, 2016 at 6:30 p.m.; Holiday Inn Hotel and Suites, Suwannee Room, 213 Southwest Commerce Boulevard, Lake City, Florida.
  • To conduct the regular business of the Clearinghouse Committee of the North Central Florida Regional Planning Council.; March 24, 2016 at 6:00 p.m.; Holiday Inn Hotel and Suites, Suwannee Room, 213 Southwest Commerce Boulevard, Lake City, Florida.
  • Regularly scheduled meeting of the Participant Local Government Advisory Council. The PLGAC is a six-member advisory council, which reviews the administration of the Local Government Surplus Funds Trust Fund (aka Florida PRIME) and makes recommendations regarding such administration to the Trustees. The Council operates under s. 218.409 (10)(a) of the Florida Statutes.; Monday, March 28, 2016, at 11:00 AM until conclusion of business.; State Board of Administration, 1801 Hermitage Blvd., Hermitage Conference Room, Tallahassee, Florida 32308. Attendees should check-in at the reception desk. On-site parking available.
  • General business of the Board.; May 20, 2016, 9:00 a.m.; St Petersburg Marriott Clearwater 12600 Roosevelt Blvd St Petersburg FL 33716
  • Special Meeting of Board of Directors; Monday, March 21, 2016, 1:00 P.M. (EDT); Via conference call. This special meeting of the Commission will be conducted through the use of communications media technology, as authorized by section 163.01(18), Florida Statutes. Persons desiring to attend the meeting may do so by conference call which may be in listen-only mode during Commission deliberations and action, or at other times not designated for public comment. A copy of the agenda, conference-call dial-in instructions, and directions to the location of the hosting facility designated for public use of communications media technology (conference call) for this meeting may be obtained from the agency contact listed below. Any one not having access to a telephone will be entitled to use the telephone facilities located in Room 100, Clerk of the Circuit Court – Leon County, 301 South Monroe Street, Tallahassee, FL, 32301.
  • Any Development Order received prior to the meeting. Any Generally Consistent Comprehensive Plan Amendment Review received prior to the meeting; Any Generally Inconsistent Comprehensive Plan Amendment Review received prior to the meeting; Meeting on monthly Council business.; Monday, April 4, 2016; 10:30 a.m. ; South Florida Regional Council, 3440 Hollywood Boulevard, Hollywood, FL 33021
  • Deputy Pilot Advancement Committee.; March 21, 2016, 9:00 a.m.; 1(888)670-3525, participant pass code: 5243947159#
  • Based on input from regulated entities, the department is proposing revisions to Chapters 62-761, F.A.C. and 62-762, F.A.C. for Underground Storage Tank Systems and Aboveground Storage Tank Systems, respectively. This workshop will be in three sections. 1. Presentation of the proposed revisions to Chapter 62-761, F.A.C., public comment, to be immediately followed by; 2. Presentation of the proposed revisions to Chapter 62-762, F.A.C.; 3. Presentation and discussion of the amendments to the financial responsibility requirements in Rules 62-761.420, F.A.C. and 62-762.421, F.A.C.; March 28, 2014, 9:00 am until no later than 4:00 pm, Eastern Daylight Time.; Room 609, Bob Martinez Building, 2600 Blair Stone Road, Tallahassee, FL.
  • Agenda topics shall include an investment policy & guidelines review as well as a portfolio compliance review.; April 13 2016 beginning at 10:00 a.m. (ET); Contact Kathy Coyne at (941) 378-7408 to participate.
  • To allow the PWSF Management Plan Advisory Group to prepare for a public hearing (10:30 am); to solicit comments from the public on the management of the PWSF (11:00 am); to allow the PWSF Management Plan Advisory Group to review comments from the public hearing of April 5, 2016 and provide recommendations to the FFS to help in preparation of a management plan for the PWSF (1:00 pm).; Tuesday, April 5, 2016 at 10:30 am; South Walton Coastal Branch Library 437 Greenway Trail Santa Rosa Beach, Florida 32459
  • COMMITTEE AND TASK FORCE MEETINGS: Please note that committees and task forces of the Florida Independent Living Council will meet at various times throughout the year to carry out the work of the council; the meeting dates and times will be posted at the above address at least seven days prior to the meeting. Persons who want to be notified of such meetings may request to be put on the mailing list for such notices by writing to Jenny Bopp at the council address. ; Monday-Wednesday, May 23-25, 2016 (Time to be announced ilcflorida.org) MEETING: Full Council; Embassy Suites by Hilton 1100 SE 17th Street Causeway Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316 CALL IN: 1-888-670-3525 CODE: 5073148497
  • Biomedical Research Advisory Council (BRAC) Conference Call; March 25, 2016, 1:00pm-3:00pm; Call in Number: 1(888) 670-3525 Participant Conference Code: 2922384719, followed by the #key

• Notices of Petitions and Dispositions Regarding Declaratory Stat (4)
  • Inmate Anthony Peek; Inmate Petitioner's third request to Initiate Rulemaking was denied as successive, abusive, and not supported by the law.
  • Ricardo Mejia, M.D.
  • 17275329
  • the Edison State College Faculty Federation (Federation); The Federation asked two questions. The first question is whether a union’s participation as a party to a grievance procedure is limited to those circumstances where a union has specifically negotiated whether or not it may file or process grievances in its own name. The second question is whether a certified bargaining agent’s right to initiate and process grievances in its own name flows from its duty to bargain on behalf of bargaining unit employees and from its status as a signatory to a collective bargaining agreement. The Commission ruled on the first question in the negative and second question in the affirmative. The Commission stated that Section 447.401, Florida Statutes (2015), does not limit a union’s participation as a party to a grievance procedure and does not require a union to negotiate the authority to file and process grievances in its own name. This right flows from the certified bargaining agent’s duty to bargain on behalf of employees in the bargaining unit and from its status as a signatory to a collective bargaining agreement.

• Notices Regarding Bids, Proposals and Purchasing (3)
  • Other Agencies and Organizations, Brasfield & Gorrie, LLC
  • Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, Departmental
  • Florida Housing Finance Corporation, Departmental

• Miscellaneous (2)
  • Department of Environmental Protection, Departmental
  • Department of Economic Opportunity, Division of Community Development