• Notices of Development of Proposed Rules and Negotiated Rulemaking (7)
  • Chapter 2019-100, Laws of Florida, creates sections 627.6387, 627.6648, and 641.31076, F.S., which require the Financial Services Commission to file a description of the program on a form and requires insurers to submit certain information to the Office, so it may to determine the baseline for the savings calculation.
  • To develop a rule to replace Rule 6AER-19-01, adopted by the State Board of Education on July 29, 2019, in order to assist school districts in their efforts to recruit newly hired K-12 classroom teachers who are subject matter content experts. The effect will be to define the criteria for identifying content experts in the subjects of mathematics, science, computer science, reading and civics for eligibility for a Best and Brightest recruitment award.
  • The Agency is proposing to amend Rule 59A-38.004, F.A.C., Administration of the Hospice, to update language reflecting the change of state outcome measures and survey data to national outcome measures pursuant to F.S. 400.60501(1). Proposed amendments to Rule 59A-38.004, F.A.C. will remove references to the Department of Elder Affairs reporting requirements, timeframes, and submission instructions, and remove outdated forms. The rule will add language included in the federal Code of Regulations (C.F.R.), Part 418, reflective of national quality outcome measures and survey data.
  • To identify which areas of certification include reading instruction or intervention for any students in kindergarten through grade 6. Educators holding certificates with the identified coverages will be required to earn a minimum of two college credits or the equivalent in-service points in the use of explicit, systematic and sequential approaches to reading instruction, developing phonemic awareness and implementing multisensory intervention strategies. The requirement applies upon the renewal of the validity period, beginning with those certificates with a validity period starting July 1, 2020.
  • To add an emphasis on effective methods of identifying conditions such as dyslexia, use of multisensory interventions, and explicit, systematic, and sequential approaches to teaching the components of reading to reading endorsement plans while maintaining the 2011 Reading Competencies. The effect of this rule is to require resubmission of district and teacher preparation program reading endorsement plans to demonstrate the added emphasis required by the rule.
  • To expand the options for acquiring the reading endorsement to include earning a certificate from an internationally recognized institution or passing the Reading Certification Exam.
  • To adopt the 2019-20 CAPE Postsecondary Industry Certification Funding List. Section 1008.44, F. S., requires that this list be adopted at least annually. The ‘2019-2020 CAPE Postsecondary Industry Certification Funding List’ adopted by this rule will be used by the Division of Florida Colleges and the Division of Career and Adult Education for the distribution of postsecondary incentive funding related to the student attainment of industry certifications.

• Notices of Changes, Corrections and Withdrawals (2)
  • General Industry Standards Incorporated by Reference
  • Filing - Notification Registration Including Shelf Filings

• Petitions and Dispositions Regarding Rule Variance or Waiver (3)
  • On September 04, 2019 the Division of Hotels and Restaurants received a Petition for an Emergency Variance for Subparagraph 61C-1.004(2)(a), Florida Administrative Code, Paragraph 61C-4.010(7) Florida Administrative Code and Paragraph 61C-4.010(6), Florida Administrative Code, and Section 6-40.11. 2009 FDA Food Code from Joey Restaurant (Aventura) Inc. located in Aventura. The above referenced F.A.C. addresses the requirement that at least one accessible bathroom be provided for use by customers and employees. They are requesting to utilize bathrooms located on a different level. The Petition for this variance was published in Vol. 45/173 on September 05, 2019. The Order for this Petition was signed and approved on September 18, 2019. After a complete review of the variance request, the Division finds that the application of this Rule will create a financial hardship to the food service establishment. Furthermore, the Division finds that the Petitioner meets the burden of demonstrating that the underlying statute has been achieved by the Petitioner ensuring the public bathrooms located on the first floor are maintained in a clean and sanitary manner and are provided with hot and cold running water under pressure, soap, approved hand drying devices, handwash sign and are available during all hours of operation. The Petitioner shall also ensure that directional signage is installed in the main restaurant area clearly stating the location of the bathrooms.
  • On September 10, 2019 the Division of Hotels and Restaurants received a Petition for an Emergency Variance for Subparagraph 61C-1.004(1)(a), Florida Administrative Code and Paragraph 5-202.11(A), 2009 FDA Food Code from Walt Disney World Parks and Resorts US Inc. located in Lake Buena Vista. The above referenced F.A.C. addresses the requirement that each establishment have an approved plumbing system installed to transport potable water and wastewater. They are requesting to utilize holding tanks to provide potable water and to collect wastewater at the handwash sink. The Petition for this variance was published in Vol. 45/177 on September 11, 2019. The Order for this Petition was signed and approved on September 18, 2019. After a complete review of the variance request, the Division finds that the application of this Rule will create a financial hardship to the food service establishment. Furthermore, the Division finds that the Petitioner meets the burden of demonstrating that the underlying statute has been achieved by the Petitioner ensuring he wastewater holding tank for the handwash sink is emptied at a frequency as to not create a sanitary nuisance; and potable water provided must come from an approved source and be protected from contamination during handling. The Petitioner shall also ensure that the handwash sink is provided with hot and cold running water under pressure, soap, an approved hand drying device and a handwashing sign.
  • On September 11, 2019 the Division of Hotels and Restaurants received a Petition for an Emergency Variance for Subparagraph 3-305.11(A)(2), 2009 FDA Food Code, Section 3-305.14, 2009 FDA Food Code, Section 6-202.15, 2009 FDA Food Code, Section 6-202.16, 2009 FDA Food Code, Paragraph 61C-4.010(1), Florida Administrative Code, and Paragraph 61C-4.010(6), Florida Administrative Code from Lugos Catering located in Orlando. The above referenced F.A.C. addresses the requirement for proper handling and dispensing of food. They are requesting to dispense bulk time/temperature control for safety foods from an open air mobile food dispensing vehicle. The Petition for this variance was published in Vol. 45/178 on September 12, 2019. The Order for this Petition was signed and approved on September 18, 2019. After a complete review of the variance request, the Division finds that the application of this Rule will create a financial hardship to the food service establishment. Furthermore, the Division finds that the Petitioner meets the burden of demonstrating that the underlying statute has been achieved by the Petitioner ensuring that each pan within the steam table is properly covered with an individual lid; the steam table is enclosed within a cabinet with tight-fitting doors, and is protected by an air curtain installed and operated according to the manufacturer’s specifications that protects against flying vermin or other environmental contaminants; all steam table foods must be properly reheated for hot holding at approved commissaries and held hot at the proper minimum temperature per the parameters of the currently adopted FDA Food Code; and steam table food is to be dispensed by the operator with no customer self-service. The Petitioner shall also strictly adhere to the operating procedures and copies of the variance and operating procedures are to be present on the MFDV during all periods of operation.

• Notices of Meetings, Workshops and Public Hearings (13)
  • Regularly scheduled meeting for all Parole, Conditional Release, Conditional Medical Release, Addiction Recovery, Control Release and all other Commission business.; Wednesday, October 9, 2019 & Thursday, October 10, 2019; Manatee County Sheriff's Office, District III Location, 616 67th Street Circle East, Bradenton, Florida 34205
  • The DCF Request for Proposal (RFP) #07J10GN1 Children Abuse and Prevention Treatment Act (CAPTA) – Lead Agency provides Home Visitation for Substance-Affected Infants and their Families. The RFP was advertised on the DMS Vendor Bid System Electronic Posting Site, http://www.myflorida.com/apps/vbs/vbs_www.main_menu. Solicitation Conference Agenda 1. Introductions 2. Purpose 3. Open Replies 4. Other agenda items NOTE: Meeting will end when business is concluded. ; October 2, 2019, 11:00 am EST; 1317 Winewood Blvd., Bldg. 1, Suite 301-G, Tallahassee, FL 32399 Conference Call Line (888) 585-9008, Participation code: 810 716 544#
  • The DCF Request for Proposal (RFP) #06J19GN Train-the-trainer Trainings on Family Finder Model. The RFP was advertised on the DMS Vendor Bid System Electronic Posting Site, http://www.myflorida.com/apps/vbs/vbs_www.main_menu. Solicitation Conference Agenda 1. Introductions 2. Purpose 3. Open Replies 4. Other agenda items NOTE: Meeting will end when business is concluded. ; October 3, 2019, 2:15 pm EST; 1317 Winewood Blvd., Bldg 1, Suite 301-G, Tallahassee, FL 32399 Conference Call Line (888) 585-9008, Participation code: 810 716 544#
  • Regular Agenda Items for presentation to the Board of Supervisors, Ag Lab Report, MIL Report and District Projects.; Thursday September 19, 2019 9:30 a.m.; USDA Florida City Service Center 1450 N Krome Ave #102 Florida City, FL 33034
  • This is a public hearing to discuss the proposed rulemaking of rules 69V-560.1000, 69V-560.1012, 69V-560.1013, 69V-560.102, 69V-560.103, 69V-560.107, 69V-560.201, 69V-560.302, 69V-560.403, 69V-560.504, 69V-560.602, 69V-560.606, 69V-560.608, 69V-560.609, 69V-560.702, 69V-560.703, 69V-560.704, 69V-560.7041, 69V-560.7042, 69V-560.7043, 69V-560.707, 69V-560.902, 69V-560.903, 69V-560.904, 69V-560.905, 69V-560.907, 69V-560.908, 69V-560.909, 69V-560.910, 69V-560.911, 69V-560.912, and 69V-560.913, Florida Administrative Code.; September 26, 2019, 9:00 a.m., via teleconference.; Please join the public hearing from your computer, tablet or smartphone. https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/796203237 You can also dial in using your phone. United States (Toll Free): 1 866 899 4679 United States: +1(669)224-3319 Access Code: 796-203-237 Joining from a video-conferencing room or system? Depending on your device, dial: 796203237@67.217.95.2 or 67.217.95.2##796203237
  • Routine meeting of the Advisory Council on Radiation Protection to discuss and make recommendations on, or issues relating to, the following: radiation protection; radiation exposure and dose; national organizations and professional societies/associations, including their standards, recommendations, registrants and certificate holders; radiation requirements of federal agencies; radiation machines; radioactive materials including medical radioisotopes; radiation procedures and practices; radiologic technologists, radiologist assistants, specialty technologists, medical physicists, and other radiation-related personnel including their titles, duties, scopes of practice and supervision; educational programs and training courses; authorized operator/user/physicist requirements; emergency response and preparedness; radiation incidents/accidents; environmental monitoring; food irradiation; radiation therapy; fees; forms; license, certification, registration, and examination; 64E-3, 64E-4, and 64E-5, F.A.C.; Chapters 404 and 468, Part IV, F.S., including the implementation of legislation affecting these Chapters; the Bureau of Radiation Control, including it's Internet site; and other business.; October 8, 2019, 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.; Hilton Garden Inn Tampa Airport Westshore Westshore Rooms 2 and 3 5312 Avion Park Drive, Tampa, Florida 33607
  • The Gulf Consortium will conduct a Board of Directors meeting, consisting of a SSEP and SEP Grant update, structure discussions, audit report, status of grant applications, and other business at the discretion of the Board; September 25, 2019 at 2:00 pm (CT); Sheraton Panama City Beach Golf & Spa Resort 4114 Jan Cooley Drive, Panama City Beach, Florida 32408 Room: Grand Lagoon A-D Dial-in Number: +1 (571) 317-3117 Participant Passcode: 709-263-925
  • Child Protective Investigations; October 24, 2019, 9:00 a.m. -3:00 p.m.; Stay Bridge Hotel, 1600 Summit Lake Drive, Tallahassee, Florida 32317
  • 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.; October 1, 2019, 11:30 a.m. EDT; GoToMeeting and call in information: https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/237957437 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(877)309-2073 - One-touch: tel:+18773092073,,237957437# United States: (646)749-3129 - One-touch: tel:+16467493129,,237957437#, Access Code: 237-957-437 Joining from a video-conferencing room or system? Depending on your device, dial: 237957437@67.217.95.2 or 67.217.95.2##237957437
  • PURPOSE: To answer any technical or administrative questions regarding the bid package and the work to be performed. Any additional public meetings will be noticed on the Vendor Bid System and the District website. A copy of the agenda may be obtained by contacting: Elaine McKinnon at (850)539-5999 or Elaine.McKinnon@nwfwater.com. GENERAL SUBJECT MATTER TO BE CONSIDERED: In accordance with the timeframe set forth in section 120.525, Florida Statutes, a public meeting for opening of sealed bids is hereby noticed within the timeline for the Invitation to Bid (ITB) 19B-012 SEVEN RUNS CREEK STREAMBANK RESTORATION PROJECT ; SEPTEMBER 25, 2019 10:00 -- 11:00 AM CDST OCTOBER 29, 2019 -- 2:00 PM EDST ; SEVEN RUNS RECREATION AREA -- BRUCE, FLORIDA DISTRICT HEADQUARTERS, 81 WATER MANAGEMENT DRIVE, HAVANA, FLORIDA 32333
  • Finance Committee Meeting to discuss and review proposed 2020 agency budget.; September 26, 2019, 5:00 p.m.; 5090 Commerce Park Circle, Pensacola, FL 32505
  • The Criminal Punishment Code Task Force will meet to conduct regular business as based on Chapter 2019-167, Laws of Florida: The Task Force will be “reviewing, evaluating and making recommendations regarding sentencing for and ranking of noncapital felony offenses under the Criminal Punishment Code.”; Friday October 4, 2019, 1:30 p.m. until conclusion; Stetson University Tampa Law Center; 1700 North Tampa Street, Tampa, Florida 33602
  • General Meeting to discuss research and funding for the current year.; September 27, 2019, 9:00 a.m.; Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services - Doyle Conner Building, 3125 Conner Boulevard, Tallahassee, FL 32399. Interested persons may also participate by telephone. Conference call #: 888-585-9008 Conference room #: 252-798-045

• Notices of Petitions and Dispositions Regarding Declaratory Stat (1)
  • Surepay Lending Group, LLC.; On September 17, 2019, the Florida Office of Financial Regulation issued a Final Order on Petition for Declaratory Statement. The Office determined that Petitioner's proposed activity, as described in the Petition would require a license pursuant to Chapter 520, Florida Statutes, to either sell or buy retail installment contracts, and merchants assigning retail installment contracts to Petitioner would also need to be licensed pursuant to chapter 520, Florida Statutes. The interest charged to consumers by Petitioner or merchants as retail installment licensees is governed by chapters 516, 520, and 687, Florida Statutes. Petitioner is not authorized to charge the interest rates set forth in the Petition as being as high as 135 percent. ******The original petition was published June 24, 2019 in the Florida Administrative Register Volume 45, Number 122.

• Miscellaneous (2)
  • Department of Environmental Protection, Departmental
  • Department of State, Departmental