1. Notices of Development of Proposed Rules and Negotiated Rulemaking
- Department of State
- Department of Health
- Division of Children's Medical Services
2. Proposed Rules
- Department of Environmental Protection
- Departmental
- Amendments to Chapter 62-503, F.A.C., are proposed to clarify administrative procedures, delete unnecessary or redundant language, better define allowable and unallowable costs, restructure the priority system, and to improve the methodology for calculating the financing rate. Changes to the project priority system are being proposed so that projects addressing the Department’s core mission will receive the highest priority. These revisions would align the program’s priority system with the priorities of other Department programs. Changes in the financing rate formula will generally increase the base financing rate slightly, especially at current market rates, however the financing rate reductions proposed for implemented asset management plans, innovative/alternative projects, and new federal requirements for construction projects will frequently result in a net decrease in the financing rate for the average sponsor. The proposed changes will, however, result in an increase in financing rates during times when the bond market rates are somewhat higher that the current rate. This change was requested by the Division of Bond Finance to protect the AAA bond rating the program currently receives. The degree to which a sponsor is financially disadvantaged will remain the primary factor in determining the amount of the subsidy. The allowance for planning and design activities is being deleted and replaced with planning and design loans which will be reimbursed based on invoiced costs. Also, the requirements for an acceptable asset management plan and qualifications for innovative/alternative projects are being incorporated to define what is expected to qualify for the financing rate incentives.
- Due of Comment: 10/23/2013
- Change the stewardship report requirements from annually to every five years for eligible projects.
- Due of Comment: 10/23/2013
- Department of Financial Services
- FSC - Financial Institution Regulation
- Finance
- The proposed amendment to Rule 69V-560.1012, F.A.C., deletes the reference to the Florida Fingerprint Card (FL922720Z).
- Due of Comment: 10/23/2013
- The proposed amendment to Rule 69V-560.102, F.A.C., requires applicants for licensure as a money service business to submit fingerprints through a live-scan vendor approved by the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE). These fingerprints will be submitted to the FDLE for a state criminal background check and the Federal Bureau of Investigation for a Federal criminal background check. The proposed amendment also removes the requirement for applicants to submit a written request for withdrawal of application and instead must submit the request through the Office of Financial Regulation REAL system.
- Due of Comment: 10/23/2013
- The proposed amendment to Rule 69V-560.302, F.A.C., requires applicants for renewal of Money Service Business (MSB) licensure to submit a nonrefundable fee, on or after October 1, 2013, of $12.00 for each person currently listed in the records of the Office in question 5G of the application for licensure as a MSB, OFR-560-01, to cover the cost of fingerprint retention. Failure to remit the $12.00 fingerprint retention fee and the renewal fee prescribed in Section 560.141(2), F.S., by the license expiration date will automatically result in the license becoming expired. The proposed amendment also requires licensees to submit live-scan processing fingerprints to a live-scan vendor approved by the Florida Department of Law Enforcement for each person currently listed in the records of the Office in question 5G of the Application for Licensure as a Money Service Business, OFR-560-01, as required by Section 560.141(7), F.S.. The proposed amendment allows the Office of Financial Regulation to request additional information and documentation regarding the criminal background results and such information must be received by the Office within 45 days from the date of request.
- Due of Comment: 10/23/2013
- Department of Business and Professional Regulation
3. Notices of Changes, Corrections and Withdrawals
- Department of Education
- State Board of Education
- Definitions, Federal Regulations Adopted by Reference, Establishment of Vending Facilities, Issuance of License, Conditions for Removal from a Facility; Suspension or Revocation of License, Grievance Procedure, Announcement of Facility Vacancies, Application and Selection, Operator License Agreement, Newspaper Vending Sales, Incorporation by Reference, Forms and Instructions, Solicitation of Funds for Blind Persons, General Dscription of Services and Procedures, Transportation (Transferred to 38K-1.050), Exit Review Panel (Transferred to 38K-1.051), The Individualized Plan for Vocational Rehabilitation, Determination That a Client Has Been Rehabilitated
- Department of Business and Professional Regulation
- Division of Florida Condominiums, Timeshares and Mobile Homes
- Water Management Districts
- St. Johns River Water Management District
4. Petitions and Dispositions Regarding Rule Variance or Waiver
- Florida Housing Finance Corporation
- Department of Health
- Board of Dentistry
- of the issuance of an Order regarding the Petition for Variance or Waiver, filed on May 14, 2013, by Aliesha L. Baker. The Notice of Petition for Variance or Waiver was published in Vol. 39, No. 116, of the June 14, 2013, Florida Administrative Register. Petitioner sought a variance or waiver of Rule 64B5-2.0135(3)(d), F.A.C., entitled “Dental Hygiene Examination.” The Board considered the instant Petition at a duly-noticed public meeting, held August 23, 2013, in Orlando, Florida.
The Board’s Order, filed September 17, 2013, granted a waiver extending the time to complete the Laws and Rules Examination. The Petitioner has complied with Section 120.542(2), F.S., and has demonstrated the purpose of the underlying statute, Section 466.007, F.S., will be achieved or has been achieved by other means. The Board further finds that the Petitioner established that applying the requirements of the aforementioned rule to Petitioner’s circumstances would violate principles of fairness and impose substantial hardship.
- of the issuance of an Order regarding the Petition for Variance or Waiver, filed on June 10, 2013, by Sudeep Rao, DMD. The Notice of Petition for Variance or Waiver was published in Vol. 39, No. 116, of the June 14, 2013, Florida Administrative Register. Petitioner sought a variance or waiver of Rule 64B5-7.0035(5), F.A.C., entitled “Temporary Certificate Requirements for dentists Practicing in State and County Government Facilities.” The Board considered the instant Petition at a duly-noticed public meeting, held August 23, 2013, in Orlando, Florida.
The Board’s Order, filed September 17, 2013, granted a one-time waiver until December 31, 2014 or until Petitioner obtains a Residency Permit. The Petitioner has complied with Section 120.542(2) F.S., and has demonstrated the purpose of the underlying statute, Section 466.025(2), F.S., will be achieved or has been achieved by other means. The Board further finds that the Petitioner established that applying the requirements of the aforementioned rule to Petitioner’s circumstances would violate principles of fairness and impose substantial hardship.
- Department of Business and Professional Regulation
- Division of Hotels and Restaurants
- an Emergency Variance for Subparagraph 61C-1.004(1)(a), Florida Administrative Code, Paragraph 5-202.11(A), 2009 FDA Food Code, Section 5-203.13, 2009 FDA Food Code, Subparagraph 61C-1.004(2)(a), Florida Administrative Code, Paragraph 61C-4.010(7), Florida Administrative Code, Paragraph 61C-4.010(6), Florida Administrative Code, and Section 6-402.11, 2009 FDA Food Code from Nana's Italian Ice located in Titusville. The above referenced F.A.C. addresses the requirement that each establishment have an approved plumbing system installed to transport potable water and wastewater, that at least one service sink is provided for the cleaning of mops or similar cleaning tools and the disposal of mop water and that at least one accessible bathroom be provided for use by customers and employees. They are requesting to utilize holding tanks to provide potable water and to collect wastewater, to share a mopsink and bathrooms located within an adjacent establishment in the same mall.
The Division of Hotels and Restaurants will accept comments concerning the Petition for 5 days from the date of publication of this notice. To be considered, comments must be received on or before 5:00 p.m.
- Department of Health
5. Notices of Meetings, Workshops and Public Hearings
- Department of Children and Families
- Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
- Other Agencies and Organizations
- Palm Beach Soil and Water Conservation District
- General Business; October 22, 2013, 1PM
November 19, 2013, 1PM
January 28, 2014, 1PM
February 25, 2014, 1PM
March 25, 2014, 1PM
April 22, 2014, 1PM
May 27, 2014, 1PM
June 24, 2014, 1PM
July 22, 2014, 1PM
August 26, 2014, 1PM
September 23, 2014, 1PM; USDA Service Center
420 S. SR 7
Royal Palm Beach, FL 33141
- USDA Service Center
420 S. SR 7
Royal Palm Beach, FL 33141
- Agency for Health Care Administration
- Medicaid
- These public meetings are being held to solicit public input from recipients, providers and all stakeholders and interested parties on the development of the three-year extension request for Florida’s 1115 Managed Medical Assistance (MMA) Waiver (previously known as Medicaid Reform Waiver), as approved by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (Federal CMS) on June 14, 2013. During the meetings, the following items will be discussed: the future of Florida’s 1115 MMA Waiver, legislation creating the MMA program passed during the 2011 Florida Legislative Session, overview of the existing waiver and description of the draft waiver extension request. There will be an opportunity for public comment at the meetings.
SUMMARY DESCRIPTION OF THE WAIVER: Florida’s 1115 Research and Demonstration Waiver was initially approved by Federal CMS October 19, 2005 to operate for the period from July 1, 2006 to June 30, 2010. Implementation of the waiver occurred in Broward and Duval Counties on July 1, 2006 with expansion to Baker, Clay and Nassau Counties occurring July 1, 2007. Federal CMS granted temporary extensions of the waiver until December 15, 2011, when final approval of the extension request was granted, for the period from December 16, 2011 to June 30, 2014.
On June 14, 2013, Federal CMS approved an amendment to the waiver that allows for implementation of an improved statewide model of managed care in 2014 and the continuation of the Low Income Pool program. The amendment also changed the name of the waiver to the Florida Managed Medical Assistance Waiver.
With the submission of the three-year waiver extension request, the state is seeking federal authority to extend Florida’s MMA Waiver for the period July 1, 2014 to June 30, 2017. The waiver is designed to implement a new statewide managed care delivery system without increasing costs and to continue the Low Income Pool program. The program is guided by principles designed to improve coordination and patient care while fostering fiscal responsibility.
The MMA program will provide primary and acute medical care for the majority of Medicaid recipients through high quality, competitively selected managed care organizations. Moving from a fee-for-service system to the MMA program, the program increases consumer protections as well as quality of care and access for Floridians in many ways including:
• Increases recipient participation on Florida’s Medical Care Advisory Committee and convenes smaller advisory committees to focus on key special needs populations;
• Ensures the continuation of services until the primary care or behavioral health provider reviews the enrollee’s treatment plan (no more than sixty calendar days after the effective date of enrollment);
• Ensures recipient complaints, grievances and appeals are reviewed immediately for resolution as part of the rapid cycle response system;
• Establishes Healthy Behaviors programs to encourage and reward healthy behaviors and, at a minimum, requires plans offer a medically approved smoking cessation program, a medically directed weight loss program and a substance abuse treatment plan;
• Requires Florida’s External Quality Review Organization to validate each plan’s encounter data every three years;
• Enhances consumer report cards to ensure recipients have access to an understandable summary of quality, access, and timeliness regarding the performance of each participating managed care plan;
• Enhances the plan’s performance improvement projects by focusing on six key areas with the goal of achieving improved patient care, population health and reducing per capita Medicaid expenditures;
• Enhances metrics on plan quality and access to care to improve plan accountability; and
• Enhances the state’s comprehensive continuous quality improvement strategy, focusing it on all aspects of quality improvement in Medicaid.
PUBLIC NOTICE AND PUBLIC COMMENT: OCTOBER 1, 2013 – OCTOBER 30, 2013
The Agency will conduct a 30-day public notice and comment period prior to the submission of the waiver extension request to Federal CMS. The Agency will consider all public comments received regarding the waiver extension request. The 30-day public notice and public comment period begins October 1, 2013 and ends October 30, 2013. To view a comprehensive description of the waiver extension request, please click the following link: http://ahca.myflorida.com/Medicaid/statewide_mc/pdf/mma/1115_Public_Notice_Document_Oct_1_2013.pdf
More information is available on the Agency’s website at the following link: http://ahca.myflorida.com/Medicaid/statewide_mc/index.shtml#FCA
To submit comments by postal service or internet e-mail, please follow the directions outlined below. When providing comments regarding the 1115 MMA Waiver extension request, please have ‘1115 MMA Waiver Extension Request’ referenced in the subject line.
Mail comments and suggestions to:
1115 MMA Waiver Extension Request
Office of the Deputy Secretary for Medicaid
Agency for Health Care Administration
2727 Mahan Drive, MS #8
Tallahassee, Florida 32308
You may also e-mail your comments and suggestions to: FLMedicaidWaivers@ahca.myflorida.com
; October 8, 2013, 1:00p.m. – 3:30p.m.; October 9, 2013, 1:00p.m. – 3:30p.m.; October 11, 2013, 1:00p.m. – 3:30p.m.; October 8, 2013, 1:00p.m. – 3:30p.m.: Egypt Shriners, 4050 Dana Shores Drive, Tampa, FL 33634. To participate by phone, please call 1 (877) 809-7263 and enter the participant passcode 72390513#.
October 9, 2013, 1:00p.m. – 3:30p.m.: Florida International University, Kovens Center, 3000 N.E. 151 Street, North Miami, FL 33181. To participate by phone, please call 1 (877) 299-4502 and enter the participant passcode 78073166#.
October 11, 2013, 1:00p.m. – 3:30p.m.: Agency for Health Care Administration, Building 3, 1st Floor, Conference Room A, 2727 Mahan Drive, Tallahassee, FL 32308. To participate by phone, please call 1 (877) 299-4502 and enter the participant passcode 88742870#. The public meeting in Tallahassee will also be available via webinar. To participate by webinar, follow the directions outlined below:
1) Go to https://suncom.webex.com/suncom/k2/j.php?ED=233333852&UID=1622458687&HMAC=56ac1e48ed9515d674af636a2a2b29b3c6d37a42&RT=MiMxMQ%3D%3D.
2) Enter your name and email address (or registration ID).
3) Click "Join".
4) Follow the instructions that appear on your screen.
- October 8, 2013, 1:00p.m. – 3:30p.m.: Egypt Shriners, 4050 Dana Shores Drive, Tampa, FL 33634. To participate by phone, please call 1 (877) 809-7263 and enter the participant passcode 72390513#.
October 9, 2013, 1:00p.m. – 3:30p.m.: Florida International University, Kovens Center, 3000 N.E. 151 Street, North Miami, FL 33181. To participate by phone, please call 1 (877) 299-4502 and enter the participant passcode 78073166#.
October 11, 2013, 1:00p.m. – 3:30p.m.: Agency for Health Care Administration, Building 3, 1st Floor, Conference Room A, 2727 Mahan Drive, Tallahassee, FL 32308. To participate by phone, please call 1 (877) 299-4502 and enter the participant passcode 88742870#. The public meeting in Tallahassee will also be available via webinar. To participate by webinar, follow the directions outlined below:
1) Go to https://suncom.webex.com/suncom/k2/j.php?ED=233333852&UID=1622458687&HMAC=56ac1e48ed9515d674af636a2a2b29b3c6d37a42&RT=MiMxMQ%3D%3D.
2) Enter your name and email address (or registration ID).
3) Click "Join".
4) Follow the instructions that appear on your screen.
- Department of Economic Opportunity
- Division of Workforce Services
- Deliberation for cases pending before the Commission that are ready for final review and the Chairman's report. No public testimony will be taken.; October 9, 2013, 9:00 a.m.; Reemployment Assistance Appeals Commission, 101 Rhyne Building, 2740 Centerview Drive, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-4151
- Reemployment Assistance Appeals Commission, 101 Rhyne Building, 2740 Centerview Drive, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-4151
- Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
- Division of Marketing and Development
- Department of Elder Affairs
- Division of Volunteer and Community Services
- To increase community awareness and provide participants with information and resources for aging in place. Developers, contractors, architects, city and county planners, local officials, and consumers will hear about local, state and federal trends on aging and why there is a need to begin preparing for Florida's population shift.; Tuesday, November 5, 2013 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., EST.; University of North Florida, Adam W. Herbert University Center, 12000 Alumni Drive, Jacksonville, Florida 32224.
- University of North Florida, Adam W. Herbert University Center, 12000 Alumni Drive, Jacksonville, Florida 32224.
- Department of Health
- Division of Emergency Preparedness and Community Support
- Department of Environmental Protection
- Metropolitan Planning Organizations
- Other Agencies and Organizations
- Northwood Shared Resource Center
- Approval of Minutes, SOP Status Report, Midrange and Mainframe Professional Rates, Rate Based to Monthly Cost Recovery Billing and Direct Bills and Administrative Charges.; Friday, October 11, 2013, 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.; Department of Juvenile Justice, Knight Building CR 1134, 2737 Centerview Drive, Tallahassee, FL 32399
- Department of Juvenile Justice, Knight Building CR 1134, 2737 Centerview Drive, Tallahassee, FL 32399
- Department of Health
- Other Agencies and Organizations
- Enterprise Florida, Inc.
- This meeting will discuss on-going issues, developing issues and other matters.; Wednesday, October 30, 2013
9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
; The Biltmore Hotel
1200 Anastasia Avenue
Coral Gables, Florida 33134
- The Biltmore Hotel
1200 Anastasia Avenue
Coral Gables, Florida 33134
- This meeting will discuss on-going issues, developing issues and other matters.; Wednesday, October 30, 2013
10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
; The Biltmore Hotel
1200 Anastasia Avenue
Coral Gables, Florida 33134
- The Biltmore Hotel
1200 Anastasia Avenue
Coral Gables, Florida 33134
- This meeting will discuss on-going issues, developing issues and other matters.; Wednesday, October 30, 2013
11:45 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
; The Biltmore Hotel
1200 Anastasia Avenue
Coral Gables, Florida 33134
- The Biltmore Hotel
1200 Anastasia Avenue
Coral Gables, Florida 33134
- This meeting will discuss on-going issues, developing issues and other matters.; Wednesday, October 30, 2013
3:45 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
; The Biltmore Hotel
1200 Anastasia Avenue
Coral Gables, Florida 33134
- The Biltmore Hotel
1200 Anastasia Avenue
Coral Gables, Florida 33134
- This meeting will discuss on-going issues, developing issues and other matters.; Wednesday, October 30, 2013
2:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
; The Biltmore Hotel
1200 Anastasia Avenue
Coral Gables, Florida 33134
- The Biltmore Hotel
1200 Anastasia Avenue
Coral Gables, Florida 33134
- This meeting will discuss on-going issues, developing issues and other matters.; Wednesday, October 30, 2013
10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
; The Biltmore Hotel
1200 Anastasia Avenue,
Coral Gables, Florida 33134
- The Biltmore Hotel
1200 Anastasia Avenue,
Coral Gables, Florida 33134
- This meeting will discuss on-going issues, developing issues and other matters.; Wednesday, October 30, 2013
1:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
; The Biltmore Hotel
1200 Anastasia Avenue
Coral Gables, Florida 33134
- The Biltmore Hotel
1200 Anastasia Avenue
Coral Gables, Florida 33134
- This meeting will discuss on-going issues, developing issues and other matters.; Thursday, October 31, 2013
8:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
; The Biltmore Hotel
1200 Anastasia Avenue
Coral Gables, Florida 33134
- The Biltmore Hotel
1200 Anastasia Avenue
Coral Gables, Florida 33134
- This meeting will discuss on-going issues, developing issues and other matters.; Thursday, October 3, 2013
9:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
; Conference Call
CALL-IN NUMBER: 800-501-8979
ACCESS CODE: 9565636#
- Conference Call
CALL-IN NUMBER: 800-501-8979
ACCESS CODE: 9565636#
- Department of Environmental Protection
- Agency for State Technology
- Departmental
- Approval of Minutes, SOP Status Report, Midrange and Mainframe Professional Rates, Rate Based to Monthly Cost Recovery Billing and Direct Bills and Administrative Charges.; Friday, October 11, 2013, 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.; Department of Juvenile Justice, Knight Building CR 1134, 2737 Centerview Drive, Tallahassee, FL 32399
- Department of Juvenile Justice, Knight Building CR 1134, 2737 Centerview Drive, Tallahassee, FL 32399
6. Notices of Petitions and Dispositions Regarding Declaratory Stat
- Department of Business and Professional Regulation
- Electrical Contractors' Licensing Board
- Department of Health
- Board of Chiropractic Medicine
7. Notices Regarding Bids, Proposals and Purchasing
- Other Agencies and Organizations
- Hillsborough County Aviation Authority
- Visit Florida
- Department of Environmental Protection
8. Miscellaneous
- Department of Health
- Board of Medicine
- Board of Nursing
- Agency for Health Care Administration
- Department of Health
- Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles
- Division of Motor Vehicles
- Department of Health