• Notices of Development of Proposed Rules and Negotiated Rulemaking (4)
  • The proposed rule amendments will reclassify shellfish harvesting areas and update the associated maps to protect the health of shellfish consumers and to provide access to renewable shellfish resources. The effect of these amendments is to maximize the amount of shellfish harvesting waters available and to maximize the times those waters will be in the open status while continuing to protect the public health.
  • To establish new concordant scores for the grade 10 Florida Standards Assessment (FSA) English Language Arts (ELA) assessment and comparative scores for the FSA Algebra 1 End-of-Course (EOC) Assessment. This rule will incorporate significant portions of Rule 6A-1.094223, F.A.C., which will be repealed. Sections 1008.22(8) and (9), F.S., provide authority to the State Board of Education to adopt in rule passing scores that are concordant with the Grade 10 ELA assessment and passing scores that are comparable to the Algebra 1 EOC Assessment. The effect of this change will allow the Department of Education to codify concordant and comparative passing scores in rule.
  • The proposed amendment updates the application form and adds a requirement that delinquent status licensees must attach documentation of completion of required continuing education (CE) hours when renewing.
  • To implement a re-review process for previously rejected publications that due to the passage of time, change in societal norms, or other extenuating circumstances warrant a separate re-review to determine their rejection from or admissibility to an institution.

• Proposed Rules (7)
  • The purpose of the proposed rule is to implement changes to the assisted living facility regulatory statutes enacted during the 2015 legislative session, Chapter 2015-126, Laws of Florida, and to address the safety and quality of services and care provided to residents within assisted living facilities while being mindful of unnecessary increases in regulation given the many variations in services provided, the number of residents or size of the facility, and the makeup of resident populations in the facilities.
  • The rule is amended so that the Commission in water and wastewater rate cases evaluates quality of service separately from the infrastructure and operational conditions of utility plant and facilities; codifies existing agency practice, and updates the rule for consistency with current statutes and Commission rules. Docket No. 20180029-WS
  • The proposed rule amendment is intended to set forth a range of penalties to be imposed for those physicians who are not in compliance with Section 381.986, Florida Statutes, in certifying patients for medical marijuana use.
  • The proposed new rule is intended to incorporate the Board’s medical marijuana consent form and the form for comparable medical conditions into the Board’s rule.
  • The proposed new rule is intended to incorporate the Board’s medical marijuana consent form and the form for comparable medical conditions into the Board’s rule.
  • Amend ERQ-1 form title; clarify language about one time second election; amend language for default membership; clarify language about compulsory membership for eligible members; amend language for SMSOAP election; amend language for renewed membership; clarify enrollment for eligible employees in relation to SB 7022.
  • Amend form to allow usage by members of all membership classes in the Investment Plan; remove repealed rule citations; amend language regarding in-line-of-duty benefits in relation to SB 7022.

• Notices of Changes, Corrections and Withdrawals (2)
  • Dogs or Cats
  • Definitions, Dietary and Nutrition Services, Facility Life Safety, Building Code Requirements and Physical Plant Standards

• Petitions and Dispositions Regarding Rule Variance or Waiver (6)
  • variance or waiver filed by Orlando Health Scripts Pharmacy, seeking a waiver of the requirement of Rule 64B16-28.141(1), which defines an “Automated pharmacy system” as a mechanical system, located within or adjacent to the prescription department, that performs operations or activities, other than compounding or administration, relative to storage, packaging, dispensing, or distribution of medication, and which collects, controls, and maintains all transaction information.
  • permanent variance filed by Jack Erdozain, P.E., regarding the requirements of Rule 61G15-35.003(1)(b), F.A.C., which requires application for certification as a Special Inspector whose principal practice is structural engineering shall also have three (3) years of experience in performing structural field inspections on threshold buildings and two (2) years of experience in the structural design of threshold buildings. Comments on this petition should be filed with the Board of Professional Engineers, 2639 North Monroe Street, Suite B-112, Tallahassee, Florida 32303, within 14 days of publication of this notice.
  • of the issuance of an Order regarding the Petition for Variance or Waiver, filed on November 30, 2017, by Marc E. Rader, P.E. The Notice of Petition for Variance or Waiver was published in Vol. 43, No. 242 of the December 12, 2017, Florida Administrative Register. Petitioner sought a waiver of Rule 61G15-20.002(1), F.A.C., and licensure as a Florida Professional Engineer by Endorsement. The Board considered the Petition at a duly-noticed public meeting held on February 1, 2018, in Orlando, Florida. The Board’s Order, filed on February 23, 2018, granted the Petition for waiver finding the applicant met the purpose of the underlying statute based upon his demonstration of approximately sixteen years of credible engineering experience demonstrating Petitioner’s fitness to be placed in responsible charge of engineering. Further, the Board finds Petitioner has demonstrated compliance with the rule would pose an undue hardship on Petitioner and would violate principles of fairness, due to the Petitioner’s effort to meet Florida’s statutory requirements for licensure, including earning an additional Bachelor’s degree.
  • of the issuance of an Order regarding the Petition for Variance or Waiver, filed on October 20, 2017, by Sangyul Cho. The Notice of Petition for Variance or Waiver was published in Vol. 43, No. 219, of the November 13, 2017, Florida Administrative Register. Petitioner sought a variance from or a waiver of Rule 61G15-20.007(1)(a), F.A.C.’s requirement that applicants for licensure without EAC/ABET accredited degrees possess required hours of coursework in specified areas. The Board considered the Petition at a duly-noticed public meeting held on February 1, 2018, in Orlando, Florida. The Board’s Order, filed on February 23, 2018, granted the petition, finding the petition was in substantial compliance with the provisions of Section 120.542, F.S., and Chapter 28-104, F.A.C. Petitioner has met the purpose of the underlining statute based upon his earning of Masters and Doctorate degrees and his thesis work on hydrology and costal bridge structural design. Further, the Board finds application of the Rule to Petitioner would violate principles of fairness, as Petitioner has advanced educational degrees and Petitioner’s practice of engineering requires extensive use of chemical properties of materials.
  • that on February 7, 2018, the Department issued a Final Order, granting Texas Hold’em, LLC and Squeeze Me Inn, LLC’s, amended Petition for Waiver. The original Petition was received on August 11, 2017, and an amended Petition was received on November 14, 2017. Notice of Receipt of the original Petition was published in the Florida Administrative Register on September 7, 2017. Notice of Receipt of the amended Petition was published in the Florida Administrative Register on December 1, 2017. The amended petition requested a waiver from the timing requirements for certain documentation to be submitted with an application for a Coastal Construction Control Line (CCCL) permit, in this case to allow a shared dune walkover structure at single-family homes on Little Estero Island. Specifically, Petitioners requested a waiver from paragraphs 62B-33.008(3)(c) and (d), F.A.C., which require that applicants provide: (1) written evidence from the appropriate local governmental entity having jurisdiction over the activity, that the proposed activity, as submitted to the Department does not contravene local setback requirements or zoning codes, and (2) sufficient evidence of ownership of the lands on which the activity to be conducted, with their permit application. No public comments were received in response to the notice of the amended petition; however, comments objecting to issuance of the permit were previously received from Brad Cornell, SW Florida Policy Associate, Audubon of Western Everglades/Audubon Florida/Florida Audubon Society in response to the notice of the original petition. The Order, file number LE -1567 V, OGC #17-0959, granted the Petitioners a waiver from Rules 62B-33.008(3)(c) and (d), F.A.C., based on a demonstration by the Petitioners of a legal hardship in obtaining both the “written evidence of local approval” and “sufficient evidence of ownership” prior to issuance of any CCCL permit, and a demonstration that the underlying purpose of the statutes will be met by waiving the timing requirements for the documentation specified in Rules 62B-33.008(3)(c) and (d), F.A.C., by imposition of special conditions in any issued CCCL permit that would require this documentation be provided to the Department before work could begin.
  • a variance from Rule 14-57.014(3), F.A.C., which restricts new crossings over Department-owned active rail corridors. The request seeks a rail crossing at milepost 965 of the South Florida Rail Corridor (Mission Spur) to provide employee access to a proposed layover facility.

• Notices of Meetings, Workshops and Public Hearings (19)
  • The FDOT District Four, will be hosting a Public Information Workshop for the 95 Express Phase 3B-2 Project, which will provide two tolled express lanes in each direction from Glades Road to Linton Boulevard in Palm Beach County. The workshop will begin with an open house format and staff will be available to answer questions and provide assistance. A presentation will follow at 6:00 p.m.; Wednesday, March 14, 2018 at 5:30 p.m.; Spanish River Library, 1501 Spanish River Boulevard, Boca Raton, FL 33431
  • Executive Committee Meeting; Monday, March 19, 2018, 10:00 a.m.; Tampa Bay Water Administrative Offices, 2575 Enterprise Road, Clearwater, Florida 33763.
  • Regular meeting of the Heartland Regional Transportation Planning Organization (HRTPO) Technical Advisory Committee (TAC).; March 21, 2018, 10:00 a.m.; CareerSource Heartland, 5901 US Hwy 27 South, Suite #1, Sebring, FL 33873
  • The Commission is considering amendments to the captive wildlife regulations regarding game farms and hunt preserves. The meeting is to provide the public an opportunity to provide feedback on current game farm and hunt preserve regulations. The main topics for discussion will be fencing, administration and animal welfare.; Wednesday, April 4, 2018, from 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm, EST; Hampton Inn & Suites Lakeland South-Polk Parkway 3630 Lakeland Village Blvd, Lakeland, FL 33803
  • The Commission is considering amendments to the captive wildlife regulations regarding game farms and hunt preserves. The meeting is to provide the public an opportunity to provide feedback on current game farm and hunt preserve regulations. The main topics for discussion will be fencing, administration and animal welfare.; Thursday, March 29, 2018, from 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm, EST.; Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission Bryant Building 620 South Meridian Street, Tallahassee FL 32399.
  • The Committee will address administrative issues, review cases, and discuss the CADR Action Plan. A portion of the meeting is required by Section 383.412(3) (a), F.S. to be closed to the public to allow the Committee to discuss information that is confidential and exempt from public meetings and public records. This portion of the meeting will be announced at the meeting.; Meetings are held on the 4th Thursday of every month, 9:00AM - Noon; Florida Dept. of Health Palm Beach County 800 Clematis Street, Room 2200 West Palm Beach, FL 33401
  • The Committee will address administrative issues, review cases, and discuss the CADR Action Plan. A portion of the meeting is required by Section 383.412(3) (a), F.S. to be closed to the public to allow the Committee to discuss information that is confidential and exempt from public meetings and public records. This portion of the meeting will be announced at the meeting.; Meetings are held on the 2nd Thursday of each month 9:00 a.m. CST - 9:30 a.m. CST (Open to Public) 9:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. CST (Closed Meeting); Gulf Coast Children's Advocacy Center 210 East 11th Street Panama City, FL 32401
  • The Committee will address administrative issues, review cases, and discuss the CADR Action Plan. A portion of the meeting is required by Section 383.412(3) (a), F.S. to be closed to the public to allow the Committee to discuss information that is confidential and exempt from public meetings and public records. This portion of the meeting will be announced at the meeting.; The 2nd Wednesday of each month (April-December 2018) 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.; Mary Lee House 2806 N. Amenia Avenue Tampa, FL 33607
  • The Constitution Revision Commission (CRC) has issued an open invitation to interested Floridians to attend a public hearing and provide their feedback on proposed constitutional amendments that may be placed on Florida’s 2018 General Election Ballot for voter consideration.; March 5, 2018, 1:00-7:00 p.m.; The Westin, Tarpon Point Ballroom, 5951 Silver King Boulevard, Cape Coral, FL 33914
  • To discuss mobility and telehealth.; May 23, 2018 at 1:00 p.m. EST; Rosen Plaza 9700 International Drive Orlando, Florida, 32819 (407) 996-9700
  • Conference call will convene the committees of the MEPIC Advisory Board to discuss ongoing projects and initiatives.; Wednesday, March 7th, 2018, 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM Awareness and Prevention - 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM Response and Recovery - 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM Communication and Technology - 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM; Conference Call Toll Free: 1 877 739 5902 +1 (786) 535-3119 Access Code: 780-954-261 Meeting Link: https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/780954261
  • Reply Opening and Review of Mandatory Requirements for ITN# 20181801MCARE, Invitation to Negotiate Medicare Billing, Reporting, Consulting and Auditing Services; April 6, 2018, 4:00 p.m.; Northeast Florida State Hospital 7487 S SR121 MacClenny, FL 32063
  • Debriefing Meeting of the Evaluators and ranking of the replies for ITN#20181801MCARE, Invitation to Negotiate Medicare Billing, Reporting, Consulting, and Auditing Services.; April 13, 2018, 10:00 a.m.; Northeast Florida State Hospital 7487 S SR121 MacClenny, FL 32063
  • To consider cases where Probable Cause has previously been found.; March 23, 2018 @ 3:30 p.m.; Toll Free Number – 1-888-670-3525 2681213003
  • Board of Directors Meeting This meeting will discuss on-going issues, developing issues and other matters.; March 14-15, 2018; Embassy Suites West Palm Beach Central 1601 Belvedere Road West Palm Beach, FL 33406
  • To consider cases where Probable Cause has previously been found.; April 09, 2018 @ 10:30 a.m.; Toll Free Number - 1-888-670-3525 9908086106
  • Review of Florida regulations that pertain to water and wastewater.; March 16, 2018, 9:30 a.m.; Toho Water Authority 951 MLK Jr Blvd Kissimmee, Fl 34741
  • These public workshops will address the Department of Health’s Notices of Rule Development for 64-4.003: Renewal Application Requirements for Medical Marijuana Treatment Centers, 64-4.008: Disciplinary Guidelines and Fines, 64-4.017: Medical Marijuana Treatment Center Dispensing Facility Allocation, 64-4.018: Medical Marijuana Treatment Center Change of Ownership Applications, 64-4.019: Medical Marijuana Treatment Center Personnel and Caregiver Background Screenings, and 64-4.023: Medical Marijuana Treatment Center Variance Procedure. ; April 6, 2018, 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 Noon (EST) or until the conclusion of the hearing, whichever occurs first; Betty Easley Conference Center, 4075 Esplanade Way, Conference Room 148, Tallahassee, FL 32399
  • These public workshops will address the Department of Health’s Notices of Rule Development for 64-4.020: Low-THC and Medical Marijuana Packaging and Labeling, 64-4.021: Low-THC and Medical Marijuana Packaging Solvent Based Extraction and Related Products, 64-4.022: Medical Marijuana Treatment Center Advertising and Signage, and 64-4.024: Medical Marijuana Treatment Center Waste Management. ; April 13, 2018, 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 Noon (EST) or until the conclusion of the hearing, whichever occurs first; Betty Easley Conference Center, 4075 Esplanade Way, Conference Room 148, Tallahassee, FL 32399

• Notices of Petitions and Dispositions Regarding Declaratory Stat (2)
  • Edward Wilson, DC# 079099; The petition seeks “clarification of [the] rule governing strip-searching of the inmates housed at Okeechobee Work Camp, and other institutions within the Florida Department of Corrections.” Persons whose substantial interests may be affected by a declaratory statement issued in this matter may file a motion to intervene or a petition for administrative hearing within twenty-one (21) days after the publication of this notice.
  • Braxton L. Bowen, Jr., Esq., on behalf of Palmetto Building and Consulting, Inc., on February 14, 2018.; Petitioner seeks a determination from the Board regarding whether a licensed General Contractor can provide the services of a Marine Specialty Contractor. Except for good cause shown, motions for leave to intervene must be filed within 21 days after publication of this notice.

• Notices Regarding Bids, Proposals and Purchasing (4)
  • Department of Education, Florida Atlantic University
  • Department of Education, Florida Atlantic University
  • Other Agencies and Organizations, Visit Florida
  • Regional Planning Councils, West Florida Regional Planning Council

• Miscellaneous (9)
  • Department of Education, State Board of Education
  • Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, Vessel Registration and Boating Safety
  • Requirements
  • Visiting Schedule
  • Department of Health, Board of Nursing
  • Department of Health, Board of Nursing
  • Department of Economic Opportunity, Division of Community Development
  • Department of Health, Board of Nursing
  • Department of State, Departmental