1. Proposed Rules
2. Emergency Rules
3. Petitions and Dispositions Regarding Rule Variance or Waiver
- Department of Business and Professional Regulation
- Board of Accountancy
- on August 15, 2019, an Order was filed on the Petition for Variance or Waiver. The Petition was filed by Laura Melisa Rodriguez-Diaz, on May 20, 2019, seeking a variance or waiver of Rule 61H1-28.0052(1)(b), F.A.C., that states candidates must pass all four test sections of the CPA Examination within a rolling eighteen-month period, which begins on the NASBA grade release date for the first test section(s) passed. The Notice of Petition for Variance or Waiver was published in Vol. 45, No. 100, on May 22, 2019, in the Florida Administrative Register.
The Board, at its meeting held on July 12, 2019, voted to grant the Petition for Variance or Waiver finding that Petitioner demonstrated a substantial hardship; that application of the rule would violate the principles of fairness; and that the purpose of the underlying statute has been met.
- Department of Law Enforcement
- Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission
4. Notices of Meetings, Workshops and Public Hearings
- Water Management Districts
- South Florida Water Management District
- A Public Forum of the Water Resources Accountability and Collaboration (WRAC) regarding water resources protection, water supply and flood protection issues. This first meeting will include an introduction of WRAC Public Forum group members and an overview of SFWMD priorities. There will be an opportunity for public comment during this meeting. The public is advised that it is possible that one or more members of the Governing Board of the South Florida Water Management District may attend and participate in this public forum. No Governing Board action will be taken.; Thursday, February 27, 2020 at 10:00 AM
Water Resources Accountability and Collaboration Public Forum Group and Governing Board; SFWMD, District Headquarters, B-1 Building, 3301 Gun Club Road, West Palm Beach, FL 33406
- SFWMD, District Headquarters, B-1 Building, 3301 Gun Club Road, West Palm Beach, FL 33406
- Other Agencies and Organizations
- Moffitt Cancer Center & Research Institute
- Regional Planning Councils
- North Central Florida Regional Planning Council
- To conduct the regular business of the Regional Planning Committee of the North Central Florida Regional Planning Council.; February 27, 2020 at 5:30 p.m.; Holiday Inn Hotel and Suites, Suwannee Room, 213 Southwest Commerce Boulevard, Lake City, Florida.
- Holiday Inn Hotel and Suites, Suwannee Room, 213 Southwest Commerce Boulevard, Lake City, Florida.
- To conduct the regular business of the North Central Florida Regional Planning Council.; February 27, 2020 at 7:00 p.m.; Holiday Inn Hotel and Suites, Suwannee Room, 213 Southwest Commerce Boulevard, Lake City, Florida.
- Holiday Inn Hotel and Suites, Suwannee 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.; February 27, 2020 at 6:00 p.m.; Holiday Inn Hotel and Suites, Olustee Room, 213 Southwest Commerce Boulevard, Lake City, Florida.
- Holiday Inn Hotel and Suites, Olustee 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.; February 27, 2020 at 6:00 p.m.; Holiday Inn Hotel and Suites, Suwannee Room, 213 Southwest Commerce Boulevard, Lake City, Florida.
- Holiday Inn Hotel and Suites, Suwannee Room, 213 Southwest Commerce Boulevard, Lake City, Florida.
- Department of Economic Opportunity
- Division of Strategic Business Development
- The Florida Talent Development Council Strategic Plan.; February 20, 2020, 3:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m.; Florida Department of Education, Turlington Building, 325 W. Gaines Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32399, Conference Room: 1703/07. Conference Call Information: US (Toll Free): 1 866 899 4679 or (not toll free) +1 312 757-3119, Access Code: 447-827-253. Using GoToMeeting from a computer, tablet or smartphone: New to GoToMeeting? Get the app now and be ready when your first meeting starts: https://global.gotomeeting.com/install/447827253. Use this link to join the meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone at: https://www.gotomeet.me/FloridaCollege-System/florida-talent-development-council. Or, join from a video-conferencing room or system. Type in your web browser: 67.217.95.2 or inroomlink.goto.com; meeting ID: 447 827 253. Or dial directly: 447827253@67.217.95.2 or 67.217.95.2##447827253. * Note: One may need to create an account or login.
- Florida Department of Education, Turlington Building, 325 W. Gaines Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32399, Conference Room: 1703/07. Conference Call Information: US (Toll Free): 1 866 899 4679 or (not toll free) +1 312 757-3119, Access Code: 447-827-253. Using GoToMeeting from a computer, tablet or smartphone: New to GoToMeeting? Get the app now and be ready when your first meeting starts: https://global.gotomeeting.com/install/447827253. Use this link to join the meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone at: https://www.gotomeet.me/FloridaCollege-System/florida-talent-development-council. Or, join from a video-conferencing room or system. Type in your web browser: 67.217.95.2 or inroomlink.goto.com; meeting ID: 447 827 253. Or dial directly: 447827253@67.217.95.2 or 67.217.95.2##447827253. * Note: One may need to create an account or login.
- Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission
- Other Agencies and Organizations
- The Corradino Group, Inc.
- Financial Management No.: 439843-1-52-01 & 439843-1-52-02
Project Description: State Road 15 Resurfacing Project
from south of Morgan Road to south of Shirley Drive in the City of Pahokee
The project consists of roadway resurfacing from south of Morgan Road to south of Shirley Drive; guardrail replacement; and installation of new signage and pavement markings.
Construction will begin March 15 and is estimated to be completed in late 2020. The estimated construction cost is 3.8 million.
During the informal open house, FDOT staff and consultant staff members will be available to discuss the scope of work, construction schedule, and address questions and comments one-on-one with attendees.
; Thursday, February 27, 2020 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.; City of Pahokee Parks & Recreation Community Center Cafeteria, 360 East Main Street, Pahokee, FL 33476
- City of Pahokee Parks & Recreation Community Center Cafeteria, 360 East Main Street, Pahokee, FL 33476
- Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
- Division of Agricultural Environmental Services
- Seed Complaint Arbitration Hearing - CANCELLED; Tuesday, February 18, 2020, 10:30 a.m. - THIS MEETING HAS BEEN CANCELLED; University of Florida – IFAS, Gulf Coast Research and Education Center, 14625 County Road 672, Wimauma, Florida 33598
- University of Florida – IFAS, Gulf Coast Research and Education Center, 14625 County Road 672, Wimauma, Florida 33598
- Department of Transportation
- Department of Health
- Division of Medical Quality Assurance
- General Business Meeting; CHANGE OF DATE: July 31, 2020, 8:00 a.m. E.T.; DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Jacksonville Riverfront, 1201 RiverPlace Boulevard, Jacksonville, FL, 32207
- DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Jacksonville Riverfront, 1201 RiverPlace Boulevard, Jacksonville, FL, 32207
- Department of Citrus
- Department of Education
- Florida School for the Deaf and the Blind
- The Enrollment/Outreach Committee will continue its work to increase FSDB's student enrollment while also focusing on outreach to district schools with Deaf/Hard of Hearing and Blind/Visually Impaired students.
The Audit Committee will focus on the Internal Audit, the Operational and Financial Statement Audit updates, Fraud Hotline updates, and contract renewal with Auditors.
The Board of Trustees meeting will consider all matters from the two committee meetings, agenda items, and old or new business presented at the meeting.
; Friday, February 28, 2020, 8:00 a.m.Enrollment/Outreach Committee; 9:15 a.m. Audit Committee; 10:15 a.m. Board of Trustees Meeting; FSDB's Campus is located at 207 San Marco Ave., St. Augustine, FL 32084. All meetings will be held in Moore Hall located on the NE corner of San Marco and Macaris Street. The Committee meetings will be in room 215 and the Board of Trustees meeting will be in the CLD room also in Moore Hall. Parking is free and available on site.
- FSDB's Campus is located at 207 San Marco Ave., St. Augustine, FL 32084. All meetings will be held in Moore Hall located on the NE corner of San Marco and Macaris Street. The Committee meetings will be in room 215 and the Board of Trustees meeting will be in the CLD room also in Moore Hall. Parking is free and available on site.
- Other Agencies and Organizations
- Moffitt Cancer Center & Research Institute
- Department of Environmental Protection
- Departmental
- On October 29, 2019, the Department published proposed amendments to Florida Administrative Code Chapter 62-640, F.A.C., to ensure the proper management, use and land application of biosolids to protect waters of the state from nutrient pollution. The Notice of Proposed Rule noted the availability of a Statement of Estimated Regulatory Costs. Lower Cost Regulatory Alternatives were timely received from the Florida Cattlemen’s Association, the Florida Farm Bureau Federation, and the Florida Water Environment Association Utility Council, proposing revisions to Rule 62-640.700(10), F.A.C., regarding the Department’s proposed land application requirements relative to the seasonal high-water table on the land application site. The FWEA Utility Council also requested a public hearing pursuant to 120.54(3)(c), F.S.; March 19, 2020, 1:00pm – 3:00pm; Bob Martinez Building, Conference Room 609, 2600 Blair Stone Road, Tallahassee, FL 32399.
- Bob Martinez Building, Conference Room 609, 2600 Blair Stone Road, Tallahassee, FL 32399.
- Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
- Division of Administration
- Other Agencies and Organizations
- Moffitt Cancer Center & Research Institute
- Agency for Health Care Administration
- Medicaid
- Two-year extension request for Florida Medicaid’s 1115 Managed Medical Assistance (MMA) Waiver.
SUMMARY DESCRIPTION OF EXTENSION REQUEST: The State is seeking federal authority to extend Florida Medicaid’s 1115 Managed Medical Assistance (MMA) Waiver (Project Number 11-W-00206/4) for the period July 1, 2020 through June 30, 2024. The MMA program operates statewide and provides primary care, acute medical care, dental care, and behavioral health care for Florida Medicaid recipients through competitively procured managed care plans. The State seeks to extend the MMA waiver to build upon the successful elements of the program including higher quality of care and stronger protections for Florida Medicaid recipients.
A full description of the extension request and the public notice document will be published on the Agency’s website at the following link:
https://ahca.myflorida.com/medicaid/Policy_and_Quality/Policy/federal_authorities/federal_waivers/mma_fed_auth.shtml
PUBLIC NOTICE AND PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD: The Agency will conduct a 30-day public notice and comment period prior to the submission of the extension request to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. The Agency will consider all public comments received regarding the proposed extension request. The 30-day public notice and public comment period is from February 17, 2020 through March 18, 2020. This public notice and public comment period is being held to solicit public input from recipients, providers, all stakeholders, and interested parties on the proposed extension request for Florida’s 1115 MMA Waiver.
To submit comments by postal service or email please adhere to the following instructions. When providing comments regarding the extension request for the 1115 MMA Waiver, please put ‘1115 MMA Waiver Extension’ in the subject line.
Mail comments and suggestions to: 1115 MMA Waiver Extension, Office of the Deputy Secretary for Medicaid, Agency for Health Care Administration, 2727 Mahan Drive, MS 8, Tallahassee, Florida 32308. Email your comments and suggestions to FLMedicaidWaivers@ahca.myflorida.com.
; February 25, 2020, 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.; March 12, 2020, 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.; February 25, 2020, 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.: Agency for Health Care Administration, 2727 Mahan Drive, Building 3, Conference Room A, Tallahassee, FL 32308; to participate by phone, please call: 1-800-309-1256 and enter the participant passcode 852015.
March 12, 2020, 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.: The Agency for Health Care Administration, 6800 North Dale Mabry Highway, Rm. 230A, Tampa, FL 33614. To participate by phone, please call 1-888-585-9008 and enter the participant passcode: 911-856-789.
- February 25, 2020, 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.: Agency for Health Care Administration, 2727 Mahan Drive, Building 3, Conference Room A, Tallahassee, FL 32308; to participate by phone, please call: 1-800-309-1256 and enter the participant passcode 852015.
March 12, 2020, 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.: The Agency for Health Care Administration, 6800 North Dale Mabry Highway, Rm. 230A, Tampa, FL 33614. To participate by phone, please call 1-888-585-9008 and enter the participant passcode: 911-856-789.
- Other Agencies and Organizations
- Council of Community College Presidents
- Department of Legal Affairs
- Division of Victim Services and Criminal Justice Programs
- Meeting with Chancellor Eric Hall, Department of Education
The Council shall make a systematic study of the conditions affecting black men and boys, including, but not limited to, homicide rates, arrest and incarceration rate, poverty, violence, drug abuse, death rates, disparate annual income levels, school performance in all grade levels including post secondary levels, and health issues.; Friday, March 6, 2020; 9:30 A.M. – 10:00 A.M.; Toll Free Dial in Number: 888-585-9008
Conference Code: 428-345-081
- Toll Free Dial in Number: 888-585-9008
Conference Code: 428-345-081
5. Miscellaneous
- Department of Economic Opportunity
- Division of Community Development
- Department of State