1. Notices of Development of Proposed Rules and Negotiated Rulemaking
2. Proposed Rules
- Agency for Health Care Administration
- Medicaid
- The purpose of Rule 59G-4.318, Florida Administrative Code, is to incorporate by reference the Florida Medicaid Occupational Therapy Services Coverage Policy, __________.
- Due of Comment: 3/15/2016
- The purpose of the amendment to Rule 59G-4.320, Florida Administrative Code, is to incorporate by reference the Florida Medicaid Physical Therapy Services Coverage Policy, __________, and to revise the rule title.
- Due of Comment: 3/15/2016
- The purpose of Rule 59G-4.322, Florida Administrative Code, is to incorporate by reference the Florida Medicaid Respiratory Therapy Services Coverage Policy, __________.
- Due of Comment: 3/15/2016
- The purpose of Rule 59G-4.324, Florida Administrative Code, is to incorporate by reference the Florida Medicaid Speech-Language Pathology Services Coverage Policy, __________.
- Due of Comment: 3/15/2016
3. Notices of Changes, Corrections and Withdrawals
- Department of Health
- Council of Licensed Midwifery
4. Petitions and Dispositions Regarding Rule Variance or Waiver
- Department of Business and Professional Regulation
- Division of Hotels and Restaurants
5. Notices of Meetings, Workshops and Public Hearings
- Other Agencies and Organizations
- Citizens Property Insurance Corporation
- Moffitt Cancer Center & Research Institute
- Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
- Other Agencies and Organizations
- AIM Engineering
- You are invited to attend and participate in the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT), District Seven, public hearing for a Project Development and Environment (PD&E) study of US 301 (SR 43) from SR 60 (Adamo Drive) to I-4 in Hillsborough County, Florida, Work Program Item Segment No. 430050-1. This public hearing is being held to allow interested persons the opportunity to provide comments concerning the location, conceptual design, and social, economic, and environmental effects of the proposed improvements. The study is considering widening US 301 from a four-lane roadway to a six-lane roadway. The public hearing will be Tuesday, March 1, 2016 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at Sheraton Tampa East Hotel, 10221 Princess Palm Avenue, Tampa, Florida 33610.
Department representatives will be available at the public hearing beginning at 5:30 p.m. to answer questions and discuss the project informally. Draft project documents and other project related materials will be displayed and a PowerPoint presentation will run continuously during the open house. At 6:30 p.m., FDOT representatives will begin the formal portion of the hearing, which will provide an opportunity for attendees to make formal oral public comments. Following the formal portion of the hearing, the informal open house will resume and continue until 7:30 p.m. A court reporter will be available to receive comments in a one-on-one setting. Persons wishing to submit written statements or other exhibits, in place of or in addition to oral statements, may do so at the hearing or by mailing them to Kirk Bogen, P.E., Environmental Management Engineer, FDOT District Seven, 11201 N. McKinley Drive MS 7-500, Tampa, FL 33612-6456, or by email at kirk.bogen@dot.state.fl.us. All exhibits or statements must be postmarked or emailed no later than Monday, March 11, 2016 to become part of the official public hearing record.
Draft project documents will be available for public review from Monday, February 8, 2016 to Friday, March 11, 2016, at the locations listed below. For more information, please contact Kirk Bogen, P.E., Environmental Management Engineer at (813)-975-6448, or kirk.bogen@dot.state.fl.us.
• 78th Street Community Library, 7625 Palm River Road, Tampa, Florida 33619
(Business hours: Sunday closed; Monday 12:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.; Tuesday 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.; Wednesday through Saturday 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.)
• FDOT - District 7, 11201 N. McKinley Dr., Tampa, FL 33612-6454; (800) 226-7220
(Business hours: Monday to Friday: 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.)
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 (ADA) or persons who require translation services (free of charge) should contact Chris Speese, Public Involvement Coordinator, at (813) 975-6405 or email christopher.speese@dot.state.fl.us at least seven (7) days prior to the public hearing.; March 1, 2016 from 5:30 to 7:30 PM; Open House: 5:30 to 7:30 PM; Formal Presentation: 6:30 PM, followed by a public comment period; Sheraton Tampa East Hotel, 10221 Princess Palm Avenue, Tampa, Florida 33610
- Sheraton Tampa East Hotel, 10221 Princess Palm Avenue, Tampa, Florida 33610
- Department of Education
- University of North Florida
- The University of North Florida, Division of Administration and Finance will host a second public hearing session, as required by statute, to describe and address issues related to changes and updates to the campus master plan. The session will take place 6 to 8:00 p.m. Tuesday, March 1, 2016 at the Adam W. Herbert University Center, Building 43 Room 1090.
A copy of the master plan can be accessed on the UNF website https://www.unf.edu/masterplan/.; March 1, 2016, 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.; Adam W. Herbert University Center, 1200 Alumni Drive, Room 1090 Jacksonville, FL 32224
- Adam W. Herbert University Center, 1200 Alumni Drive, Room 1090 Jacksonville, FL 32224
- Department of Children and Families
- Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
- Division of Consumer Services
- Other Agencies and Organizations
- Ghyabi & Associates
- Financial Management No.: 242715-2-52-01
Project Description: Interstate 95 (I-95) Widening & Systems Interchange, from North of State Road (SR) 44 to North of US 92 (International Speedway Boulevard)
The purpose of this public informational meeting is for the committee to discuss options concerning the location and design for the gateway in to Daytona Beach.
Public participation is solicited without regard to race, color, national origin, age, sex, religion, disability or family status. Persons wishing to express their concerns relative to FDOT compliance with Title VI may do so by contacting Jennifer Smith, FDOT District Five Title VI Coordinator by phone at (386) 943-5367, or via email at Jennifer.Smith2@dot.state.fl.us.; Monday, February 29, 2016, 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.; Daytona Beach International Airport
Dennis McGee Room- (formally the Volusia Room, up the escalator, to the left)
700 Catalina Drive
Daytona Beach, FL 32114
- Daytona Beach International Airport
Dennis McGee Room- (formally the Volusia Room, up the escalator, to the left)
700 Catalina Drive
Daytona Beach, FL 32114
- Department of State
- Division of Historical Resources
- The Florida Department of State’s Division of Historical Resources is sponsoring a series of regional meetings for residents to provide feedback on preservation-related activity around the state. Staff will review the current plan and participants will help develop goals for the next five-year (2017-2021) planning cycle.; March 1, 2016, 1:00 p.m. to conclusion; Long Key Nature Center, 3501 Southwest 130th Avenue, Davie, FL 33330
- Long Key Nature Center, 3501 Southwest 130th Avenue, Davie, FL 33330
- The Florida Department of State’s Division of Historical Resources is sponsoring a series of regional meetings for residents to provide feedback on preservation-related activity around the state. Staff will review the current plan and participants will help develop goals for the next five-year (2017-2021) planning cycle.; March 3, 2016, 1:00 p.m. to conclusion; City Hall, Flagler Gallery, 401 Clematis Street, West Palm Beach, FL 33401
- City Hall, Flagler Gallery, 401 Clematis Street, West Palm Beach, FL 33401
- Metropolitan Planning Organizations
- Hillsborough County Metropolitan Planning Organization
- Issues facing Hillsborough County's transportation disadvantaged community and their caregivers. The transportation disadvantaged are individuals who, because of age, income, physical or mental disability, are unable to transport themselves. This includes children who are disabled or at high-risk. The TDCB makes recommendations to the Hillsborough MPO on the transportation disadvantaged services throughout the county. More information is available online at:
www.planhillsborough.org/transit_transportation_disadvantaged/
; Friday, February 26, 2016 at 9:30am - TDCB Meeting
Thursday, April 21, 2016 at 6:00pm - TDCB Annual Public Hearing
Friday, June 24, 2016 at 9:30am - TDCB Meeting
Friday, August 19, 2016 at 9:30am - TDCB Meeting
Friday, October 28, 2016 at 9:30am - TDCB Meeting
Friday, December 9, 2016 at 9:30am - TDCB Meeting
; 601 E Kennedy Boulevard, 18th floor, Tampa, FL 33602
- 601 E Kennedy Boulevard, 18th floor, Tampa, FL 33602
- Department of Business and Professional Regulation
- Construction Industry Licensing Board
- CE/Exams/Public Awareness committee meeting of the board.; Tuesday, March 8, 2016, 10:00am or soon thereafter.; Conference Call 1(888)670-3525, Conference Code: 2938723619.
- Conference Call 1(888)670-3525, Conference Code: 2938723619.
- General business, disciplinary and committee meetings of the board.; Wednesday, March 9, 2016, 12:00 Noon; Thursday, March 10, 2016, 8:00am; Friday,March 11, 2016, 8:00am, or soon thereafter.; Doubletree Jacksonville Riverfront, 1201 Riverplace Boulevard, Jacksonville, FL 32207.
- Doubletree Jacksonville Riverfront, 1201 Riverplace Boulevard, Jacksonville, FL 32207.
- Board of Professional Engineers
- Department of Children and Families
- Department of Business and Professional Regulation
- Board of Professional Engineers
- Water Management Districts
- St. Johns River Water Management District
- This is a meeting of the Technical Team described above. The purpose of the meeting is to update the technical team on the status of model calibration. An opportunity for public comment will be provided near the end of the meeting.
NOTE: One or more members of the Governing Board from each of the water management districts named above may attend the meeting.
; Wednesday, March 9, 2016, 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.; St. Johns River Water Management District Headquarters, 4049 Reid Street, Palatka, Florida 32177, Resource Management Building, Room 136.
- St. Johns River Water Management District Headquarters, 4049 Reid Street, Palatka, Florida 32177, Resource Management Building, Room 136.
- Department of Law Enforcement
- Departmental
- The Domestic Security Oversight Council will conduct a quarterly meeting to provide direction and recommendations with respect to terrorism prevention, preparation, protection, mitigation, and response and recovery initiatives by state and local agencies. At 1:00 p.m. ET, the full council will hold an “open” meeting. All Council members and interested personnel may attend the meeting. At the conclusion of the full meeting, the Domestic Security Oversight Council will hold its “closed” meeting to address budget requests and intelligence updates.; March 23, 2016, 1:00 p.m.; Orlando Marriott Lake Mary, 1501 International Parkway, Lake Mary, FL
- Orlando Marriott Lake Mary, 1501 International Parkway, Lake Mary, FL
- Department of Business and Professional Regulation
- Pilotage Rate Review Committee
- A petition for a change in the rates of pilotage charged by the licensed state pilots and certified deputy pilots at the Port of Miami has been filed with the Pilotage Rate Review Committee, pursuant to Section 310.151, Florida Statutes and Chapter 61G14, Florida Administrative Code.
The last rate change (increase) granted the Port of Miami was April 1, 2002. The committee intends to consider the following requested rate change (decrease) for the Port of Miami:
The petition requests the following changes:
Draft charge decrease, for passenger vessels only, from $17.433 per foot to $13.075 per foot.
Tonnage charge decrease, for passenger vessels only, from $0.0364 per GRT to $0.0273 per GRT.
All other charges currently in place at the Port of Miami would remain the same, with the exception that any fees based on draft and tonnage shall be subject to a 25% discount when applied to passenger vessels.
The Committee’s site visit to the Port of Miami will occur on Wednesday, June 1, 2016, 9:00 a.m. at 2911 Port Boulevard, Miami, FL 33132.
All interested parties may file an answer, an additional or alternative application, or any other applicable pleading or response, including all documentation in support thereof within thirty (30) days of this publication. Therefore, any answer, an additional or alternative application, or any other applicable pleading or response, including all documentation in support thereof must be filed by close of business on March 25, 2016.
A copy of the application for the rate change and for a copy of the investigative committee’s report (when available) may be obtained by contacting: the Board of Pilot Commissioners/Pilotage Rate Review Committee, 1940 N. Monroe St, Tallahassee, FL 32399, (850) 717-1981.; June 1, 2016 – June 3, 2016, 8:30 a.m.; Hyatt Regency Miami, 400 SE 2nd Ave., Miami, FL 33131-2197
- Hyatt Regency Miami, 400 SE 2nd Ave., Miami, FL 33131-2197
- Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
- Division of Administration
- Other Agencies and Organizations
- Florida League of Cities
- Florida Municipal Pension Trust Fund (FMPTF) general meeting conducted through the use of communications media technology, as authorized by Section 163.01(18), Florida Statutes. Persons interested in attending may do so in person at The Sonesta Fort Lauderdale Hotel, 999 North Fort Lauderdale Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, Florida. 954-315-1460, where a communications media technology facility will be located.; Thursday, March 31, 2016 - 11:00 a.m.; The Sonesta Fort Lauderdale Hotel, 999 North Fort Lauderdale Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, Florida. 954-315-1460
- The Sonesta Fort Lauderdale Hotel, 999 North Fort Lauderdale Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, Florida. 954-315-1460
- Florida Municipal Loan Council general meeting conducted through the use of communications media technology, as authorized by Section 163.01(18), Florida Statutes. Persons interested in attending may do so in person at The Sonesta Fort Lauderdale Hotel, 999 North Fort Lauderdale Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, Florida. 954-315-1460, where a communications media technology facility will be located.; Thursday, March 31, 2016 - 10:00 a.m.; The Sonesta Fort Lauderdale Hotel, 999 North Fort Lauderdale Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, Florida. 954-315-1460
- The Sonesta Fort Lauderdale Hotel, 999 North Fort Lauderdale Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, Florida. 954-315-1460
- Florida Municipal Investment Trust general meeting conducted through the use of communications media technology, as authorized by Section 163.01(18), Florida Statutes. Persons interested in attending may do so in person at The Sonesta Fort Lauderdale Hotel, 999 North Fort Lauderdale Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, Florida. 954-315-1460.; Thursday, March 31, 2016 1:00 p.m.; The Sonesta Fort Lauderdale Hotel, 999 North Fort Lauderdale Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, Florida. 954-315-1460
- The Sonesta Fort Lauderdale Hotel, 999 North Fort Lauderdale Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, Florida. 954-315-1460
- Department of Revenue
- Property Tax Oversight Program
- Present the Department’s recommended list of applicants for the Certified Florida Collector and Certified Florida Collector Assistant designations. Interested parties can attend in person or by telephone. Instructions to attend by telephone are included on the agenda. Please refer to the Certified Florida Collector Admissions and Certifications Committee Agenda posted to the Department’s Internet site at http://dor.myflorida.com/dor/property/training/ before attending the meeting.; March 8, 2016 11:30 AM; Capital Circle Office Complex, 2450 Shumard Oak Boulevard, Building 2, Room 1250, Tallahassee, Florida 32399
- Capital Circle Office Complex, 2450 Shumard Oak Boulevard, Building 2, Room 1250, Tallahassee, Florida 32399
- Present the Department’s recommended list of applicants for the Certified Florida Appraiser, Certified Florida Evaluator and Certified Cadastralist of Florida designations. Interested parties can attend in person or by telephone. Instructions to attend by telephone are included on the agenda. Please refer to the Certified Florida Appraiser Admissions and Certifications Committee Agenda posted to the Department’s Internet site at http://dor.myflorida.com/dor/property/training/ before attending the meeting.; March 8, 2016 11:00 AM; Capital Circle Office Complex, 2450 Shumard Oak Boulevard, Building 2, Room 1250, Tallahassee, Florida 32399
- Capital Circle Office Complex, 2450 Shumard Oak Boulevard, Building 2, Room 1250, Tallahassee, Florida 32399
- Department of Health
- Other Agencies and Organizations
- Citizens Property Insurance Corporation
- Department of Elder Affairs
- Division of Volunteer and Community Services
- Meeting of the Tallahassee Beta Test Brain Trust to discuss the Department's Dementia Care and Cure Initiative.; March 1, 2016, 10:00 a.m.; 4040 Esplanade Way, Room 225F
Tallahassee, FL 32399
- 4040 Esplanade Way, Room 225F
Tallahassee, FL 32399
- Meeting of the Tallahassee Beta Test Brain Trust to discuss the Department's Dementia Care and Cure Initiative.; March 17, 2016, 2:00 p.m.; Florida Department of Elder Affairs
4040 Esplanade Way, Room 225F
Tallahassee, FL 32399
- Florida Department of Elder Affairs
4040 Esplanade Way, Room 225F
Tallahassee, FL 32399
- Other Agencies and Organizations
- Concrete Masonry Education Council
6. Notices of Petitions and Dispositions Regarding Declaratory Stat
- Department of Financial Services
- Finance
- Al Mccray/FSB Capital on February 11, 2016.; The petition seeks a declaratory statement from the Office on whether Petitioner's proposed business activities (of soliciting, processing, underwriting and submitting for funding with non-institutional investors certain types of properties for financing consideration, via a mortgage loan.
As noted in the Petition, the types of properties include a) all corporate titled; b) non-owner occupied unless property is in a corporation’s name and the corporation is the mortgage loan applicant; and c) non-residential occupied unless property is in the corporations name and the corporation is the applicant. Types of corporate owned businesses include multi-family (non-owner occupied), mixed-use, retail, officer, auto repair, day care, funeral homes, beauty shops, motels/hotels, warehouse, mobile home parks, campgrounds, churches, self-storage, dry cleaner, recreational properties, raw land) fall within Florida’s Mortgage Brokerage and Lending Act, Chapter 494, Florida Statutes.
- Department of Business and Professional Regulation
- Construction Industry Licensing Board
- Charlie Deathridge on February 8, 2016.; The Petitioner seeks a declaratory statement as to whether 489.105, FS applies to Petitioner's activities which include installing ground anchors, utility poles, and backfilling. Except for good cause shown, motions for leave to intervene must be filed within 21 days after publication of this notice.
- City of Port St. Lucie on February 5, 2016.; The Petitioner seeks a declaratory statement as to whether 489.113(2), FS, would apply to residential properties when a local construction licensing ordinance requires licensure to work in the business or occupation of contractor as opposed to 489.117(4)(d), FS. Except for good cause shown, motions for leave to intervene must be filed within 21 days after publication of this notice.
7. Notices Regarding Bids, Proposals and Purchasing
- Department of Veterans' Affairs
8. Miscellaneous
- Department of Environmental Protection
- Department of Economic Opportunity
- Division of Community Development