1. Notices of Development of Proposed Rules and Negotiated Rulemaking

• Department of Corrections
  • Departmental
    • : The purpose and effect is to amend Rules 33-601.502 and delete references to the legislative authorization of the amount of discharge gratuity provided to inmates as such authorization is not included in statute.
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Construction Industry Licensing Board
    • The Board proposes to update the continuing education requirements.
• Agency for Health Care Administration
  • Medicaid
    • The purpose of the amendment to Rule 59G-9.070, Florida Administrative Code (F.A.C.) is to update the rule text and clarify language relating to sanctions. This rule describes the Florida Medicaid administrative sanctions process imposed upon providers, entities, or individuals for violation of Florida Medicaid related law.

2. Proposed Rules

• Department of Financial Services
  • OIR – Insurance Regulation
    • These rule revisions update the rules to reflect electronic filing process.
      • Due of Comment: 4/12/2017
    • These rule revisions update the rules to reflect electronic filing process.
      • Due of Comment: 4/12/2017
    • These rule revisions update the rules to reflect electronic filing process.
      • Due of Comment: 4/12/2017
    • These rule revisions update the rules to reflect electronic filing process.
      • Due of Comment: 4/12/2017
    • These rule revisions update the rules to reflect electronic filing process.
      • Due of Comment: 4/12/2017
    • These rule revisions update the rules to reflect electronic filing process.
      • Due of Comment: 4/12/2017
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Florida Real Estate Appraisal Board
    • The Board proposes the rule amendment to update the language.
      • Due of Comment: 4/12/2017
• Department of Financial Services
  • OIR – Insurance Regulation
    • These rule revisions update the rules to reflect electronic filing process.
      • Due of Comment: 4/12/2017
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Construction Industry Licensing Board
    • The Board proposes the rule amendment to add new language.
      • Due of Comment: 4/12/2017
• Department of Financial Services
  • OIR – Insurance Regulation
    • These rule revisions update the rules to reflect electronic filing process.
      • Due of Comment: 4/12/2017
    • These rule revisions update the rules to reflect electronic filing process.
      • Due of Comment: 4/12/2017

3. Notices of Changes, Corrections and Withdrawals

• Department of Economic Opportunity
  • Division of Community Development
    • Grantee Eligibility, Distribution of Funds, Grantee Selection Process, Contracts and Amendments
• Department of Health
  • Board of Medicine
    • Standard of Care for Office Surgery

4. Petitions and Dispositions Regarding Rule Variance or Waiver

• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Division of Hotels and Restaurants
    • 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 Ximena's Food Truck Services LLC. located in Clearwater. 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 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 before 5:00 p.m.
    • Holiday Inn Express at 1120 Suemac rd., Jacksonville, FL. Petitioner seeks an emergency variance of the requirements of an unspecified Section of A17.1, as adopted by 61C-5.001(1), Florida Administrative Code that requires connecting the elevators to generator power. Any interested person may file comments within 5 days of the publication of this notice with Michelle Comingore, Division of Hotels and Restaurants, Bureau of Elevator Safety, 2601 Blair Stone Road, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-1013 (VW2017-042).
    • Lakeshore Colony No 1 Condominium Association, Inc at 8200 Lakeshore dr, Hypoluxo, FL. Petitioner seeks a variance of the requirements of ASME A17.1b, Section 3.4.5, as adopted by 61C-5.001(1), Florida Administrative Code that requires a minimum car top clearance which poses a significant economic/financial hardship. Any interested person may file comments within 14 days of the publication of this notice with Michelle Comingore, Division of Hotels and Restaurants, Bureau of Elevator Safety, 2601 Blair Stone Road, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-1013 (VW2017-041).
  • Board of Accountancy
    • variance or waiver filed by Maria Rosa Felella. Petitioner is seeking a variance or waiver of Rule 61H1-27.001(5)(a), Florida Administrative Code, that provides that a graduate of a four-year degree granting institution not accredited at the time the applicant’s degree was received or at the time of filing application will be deemed to be a graduate of a four-year accredited college or university course provided an accredited college or university as defined by subsections 61H1-27.001(1) and (2), F.A.C., accepts applicant’s non-accredited baccalaureate degree for admission to a graduate business degree program; the applicant satisfactorily completes at least 15 semester or 22 quarter hours, or the equivalent, in post-baccalaureate education at the accredited institution of which at least 9 semester or 13 quarter hours, including at least 3 semester or 4 quarter hours in taxation. Petitioner is also seeking a permanent variance of Rule 61H1-28.0052(2), F.A.C., that provides that a candidate shall be deemed to have passed the CPA Examination when the candidate has been granted credit for all sections of the CPA Examination.
  • Board of Architecture and Interior Design
    • variance or waiver filed by Joaquin Fernandez-Sanchez. The petitioner is seeking a permanent variance or waiver of Rule 61G1-14.001, Florida Administrative Code, (implementing Section 481.209, F.S.) which requires that applicants for licensure by examination take and pass the examination prepared and administered by the National Council of Architectural Registration Boards (NCARB).

5. Notices of Meetings, Workshops and Public Hearings

• Department of Children and Families
  • Refugee Services
    • The purpose of the Orlando Area Refugee Task Force meeting is to increase awareness of the refugee populations, share best practices, spot trends in refugee populations, build collaborations between agencies, help create good communication among service providers, get informed about upcoming community events, and discuss refugee program service needs and possible solutions to meeting those needs.; Wednesday, April 12, 2017; 10:00 AM-12:00 Noon; Florida Department of Transportation 133 S. Semoran Blvd., Apopka A Orlando, FL 32807
      • Florida Department of Transportation 133 S. Semoran Blvd., Apopka A Orlando, FL 32807
• Department of State
  • Division of Historical Resources
    • Gainesville Certified Local Government Historic Preservation Training; April 3, 2017, 8:00 a.m. until Conclusion April 4, 2017, 9:00 a.m. until Conclusion; The Historic Thomas Center, Building A, 302 Northeast 6th Avenue, Gainesville, Florida 32601
      • The Historic Thomas Center, Building A, 302 Northeast 6th Avenue, Gainesville, Florida 32601
• Department of Environmental Protection
  • Departmental
    • To obtain public comments on the draft exploratory well permit for Waste Management, Inc., who applied on August 15, 2016, for a permit to construct an exploratory well (File No. 0346637-001-UC/1EX, WACS 103030). The project is located at the Springhill Regional Landfill, 4945 Highway 273, Campbellton, Florida 32426, and will consist of one exploratory well to a total depth of 4,100 feet below land surface. The project will determine the feasibility of deep well disposal of non-hazardous landfill leachate generated at the Springhill facility. The exploratory well permit does not allow injection into the well or disposal of leachate. A future Class I injection well application for construction and testing is required before injection and operational testing after the exploratory well phase. During the public comment period provided in Rule 62-528.315, F.A.C., any interested person may submit written comments on the draft permit. All comments shall be considered in making the final decision and shall be answered as provided in Rule 62-528.330, F.A.C. More information or a copy of the draft permit, fact sheet, and application may be obtained by contacting: Neil Campbell, Engineering Specialist, DEP, 2600 Blair Stone Road, MS 3530, Tallahassee, Florida 32299-2400, phone 850-245-8612. The above address is the office processing the permit. Pursuant to the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act, any person requiring special accommodations to participate in this workshop/meeting is asked to advise the agency at least 48 hours before the workshop/meeting by contacting: Toni Lomen at (904)256-1637. If you are hearing or speech impaired, please contact the agency using the Florida Relay Service, 1(800)955-8771 (TDD) or 1(800)955-8770 (Voice). ; April 18, 2017, 10:00 a.m.; Graceville Civic Center, County Road 77, Graceville, Florida
      • Graceville Civic Center, County Road 77, Graceville, Florida
• Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission
  • Departmental
    • To review and discuss substantive and procedural issues associated with the Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission and to take action on proposed rules and policy issues. The meeting may include fact finding field trips to Commission managed areas or facilities and to other areas to learn about management, and enforcement activities.; April 19th and 20th, 2017 8:30 a.m. each day.; Florida Public Safety Institute, 85 Academy Drive Havana, Florida 32333
      • Florida Public Safety Institute, 85 Academy Drive Havana, Florida 32333
• Department of Children and Families
  • Departmental
    • The Dept. of Children and Families, Circuit 1 Community Alliance Action Team to provide a forum for providers and the community to identify needs and gaps in services in order to improve the lives of children and families in Escambia, Santa Rosa, Okaloosa, and Walton Counties. For those that cannot attend in person, the following conference call number is being provided for them, the number is 1-(888)670-3525 and the participant code is 5412711821#.; May 12, 2017, 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 Noon; Northwest Florida State College Chautauqua Center, 908 US-90, Building 500, Room 103, DeFuniak Springs, FL 32433
      • Northwest Florida State College Chautauqua Center, 908 US-90, Building 500, Room 103, DeFuniak Springs, FL 32433
• Department of Transportation
  • Departmental
    • Pursuant to Florida Statutes, Chapter 311.10, a workshop to review FDOT’s proposed Strategic Port Investment Initiative (SPII) projects for FY2018 will be held during the Florida Seaport Transportation Economic Development (FSTED) Council general business meeting; March 30, 2017 1:00pm - 4:pm; Hotel Duval - Opal Room 415 North Monroe Street, Tallahassee FL 32301
      • Hotel Duval - Opal Room 415 North Monroe Street, Tallahassee FL 32301
• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • Lee Modica & Associates
    • The Art Selection Committee for the new Melbourne Clinic is meeting to evaluate the proposals of their selected artist.; March 30. 2017, 1:30 p.m.; Department of Health in Brevard County, Melbourne Clinic, 601 E. University Blvd, Melbourne FL 32901
      • Department of Health in Brevard County, Melbourne Clinic, 601 E. University Blvd, Melbourne FL 32901
  • Florida Development Finance Corporation
    • • Bond Resolution No. 17-03: Waste Pro USA, Inc. • Conduit Issuance Policy • Other Business / Project Updates ; Tuesday, March 28, 2017, 2:00p.m. – 3:00p.m.; South Conference Room Offices of Enterprise Florida, Inc. 800 North Magnolia Avenue, Suite 1100 Orlando, FL 32803 Dial-in: 1 (800) 501-8979, Access Code: 9565695
      • South Conference Room Offices of Enterprise Florida, Inc. 800 North Magnolia Avenue, Suite 1100 Orlando, FL 32803 Dial-in: 1 (800) 501-8979, Access Code: 9565695
• Department of Children and Families
  • Mental Health Program
    • RFA03H17GN2 - Criminal Justice, Mental Health, Substance Abuse Reinvestment Grant (CJMHSA) Request for Applications - Conference Call with potential applicants to discuss the RFA and answer questions regarding the RFA requirements.; March 29, 2017, 10:00 am; Conference call # 1-888-670-3525 Pin 2868250655
      • Conference call # 1-888-670-3525 Pin 2868250655
    • ITN# 02H17GN1 - Substance Abuse Training and Technical Assistance - Solicitation Conference Call to discuss the requirements of the ITN and answer questions from potential vendors.; March 29, 2017, 2:00 pm; 1-888-670-3525 PIN: 286-825-0655
      • 1-888-670-3525 PIN: 286-825-0655
  • Departmental
    • The Department of Children and Families, Circuit 14 Community Alliance provides a forum for providers and the Community to identify needs and gaps in services in order to improve the lives of children and families in the Big Bend area which covers Franklin, Gadsden, Jefferson, Leon, Liberty and Wakulla Counties. For those that cannot attend in person, the following conference call number is being provided for their convenience: 1(888)670-3525, Participant Code: 2450895791. Agenda: Department of Children and Families Update, Big Bend Community Based Care Update, Mental Health Governing Council Update, Assisted Living Facilities Update.; April 6, 2017 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Central Time; River Community Church 4534 Lafayette Street Marianna, Florida 32446
      • River Community Church 4534 Lafayette Street Marianna, Florida 32446
    • The Department of Children and Families, Circuit 2 Community Alliance provides a forum for providers and the Community to identify needs and gaps in services in order to improve the lives of children and families in the Big Bend area which covers Franklin, Gadsden, Jefferson, Leon, Liberty and Wakulla Counties. For those that cannot attend in person, the following conference call number is being provided for their convenience: 1(888)670-3525, Participant Code: 2450895791. Agenda: Department of Children and Families Update, Big Bend Community Based Care Update, Mental Health Governing Council Update, Assisted Living Facilities Update.; April 27, 2017 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Eastern Time; Human Services Building, Community Room, 1000 W. Tharpe Street, Tallahassee, FL 32303
      • Human Services Building, Community Room, 1000 W. Tharpe Street, Tallahassee, FL 32303
• Metropolitan Planning Organizations
  • Broward Metropolitan Planning Organization
    • To conduct a committee meeting of the Transportation Disadvantaged Local Coordinating Board (LCB).; April 17, 2017, 1:30 p.m.; Board Room of the Broward MPO, Trade Centre South, 100 West Cypress Creek Road, 8th Floor, Suite 850, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309-2112
      • Board Room of the Broward MPO, Trade Centre South, 100 West Cypress Creek Road, 8th Floor, Suite 850, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309-2112
• Department of Management Services
  • Commission on Human Relations
    • Senate Bill 742 (Sen. Latvala) and House Bill 659 (Rep. Raschein). Both bills pertain to Housing Discrimination and Sexual Orientation.; Wednesday, March 28, 2017, 10:00 a.m., ET; Call 1(888)670-3525 and when prompted, enter passcode: 9988442611, followed by the # key.
      • Call 1(888)670-3525 and when prompted, enter passcode: 9988442611, followed by the # key.
    • The purpose of the meeting is for the Commission to vote on the disposition of cases pending before it for decision.; Thursday, April 20, 2017, at 10 a.m. ET.; Call 1(888)670-3525 and when prompted, enter passcode: 1760507820, followed by the # key.
      • Call 1(888)670-3525 and when prompted, enter passcode: 1760507820, followed by the # key.
• Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
  • Division of Agricultural Environmental Services
    • Seed Hearing concerning Eggplant Variety Night Shadow.; June 7, 2017, 1:30 p.m.; Gulf Coast Research and Education Center, 14625 CR 672, Wimauma, FL 33598
      • Gulf Coast Research and Education Center, 14625 CR 672, Wimauma, FL 33598
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Board of Professional Engineers
    • general business of the committee. If you would like to participate in the call, please contact Rebecca Sammons at 850.521.0500 ext. 114 at least 10 days prior to the date of the meeting. The call in number is 888-392-4560 (you will need to contact Ms. Sammons for the participant code).; April 6, 2017 at 10am or soon thereafter; Florida Board of Professional Engineers 2639 North Monroe St. Building B-112 Tallahassee, FL 32303
      • Florida Board of Professional Engineers 2639 North Monroe St. Building B-112 Tallahassee, FL 32303
    • General business of the corporation. This meeting will be available by conference call also If you would like to participate in the call, please contact Rebecca Sammons at 850.521.0500 ext. 114 at least 10 days prior to the date of the meeting. The call in number is 888-392-4560 (you will need to contact Ms. Sammons for the participant code).; April 12, 2017 at 10am or soon thereafter; Crowne Plaza Orlando Universal 7800 Universal Boulevard Orlando, FL 32819
      • Crowne Plaza Orlando Universal 7800 Universal Boulevard Orlando, FL 32819
• Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
  • Division of Agricultural Environmental Services
    • Seed Hearing concerning Rye Variety Kelly Grazer.; June 7, 2017, 3:30 p.m.; Gulf Coast Research and Education Center, 14625 CR 672, Wimauma, FL 33598
      • Gulf Coast Research and Education Center, 14625 CR 672, Wimauma, FL 33598
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Board of Professional Engineers
    • general business of the board.; April 12, 2017 at 1pm or soon thereafter and April 13, 2017 at 8:30am or soon thereafter; Crowne Plaza Orlando Universal 7800 Universal Boulevard Orlando, FL 32819
      • Crowne Plaza Orlando Universal 7800 Universal Boulevard Orlando, FL 32819
    • Review applications for licensure and other general business of the committees.; at the conclusion of the April 12, 2017 FBPE Board meeting; Crowne Plaza Orlando Universal 7800 Universal Boulevard Orlando, FL 32819
      • Crowne Plaza Orlando Universal 7800 Universal Boulevard Orlando, FL 32819
• Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
  • Division of Agricultural Environmental Services
    • Seed Hearing concerning Watermelon Variety Kingman.; June 7, 2017, 10:00 a.m.; Gulf Coast Research and Education Center, 14625 CR 672, Wimauma, FL 33598
      • Gulf Coast Research and Education Center, 14625 CR 672, Wimauma, FL 33598

6. Notices of Petitions and Dispositions Regarding Declaratory Stat

• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Departmental
    • 18761660

7. Notices Regarding Bids, Proposals and Purchasing

• Regional Planning Councils
  • North Central Florida Regional Planning Council
    • Regional Planning Councils, North Central Florida Regional Planning Council
• Department of Corrections
  • Departmental
    • Department of Corrections, Departmental

8. Miscellaneous

• Department of Health
  • Board of Pharmacy
    • Department of Health, Board of Pharmacy
  • Board of Nursing
    • Department of Health, Board of Nursing
  • Departmental
    • Department of Health, Departmental
  • Board of Medicine
    • Department of Health, Board of Medicine
    • Department of Health, Board of Medicine
• Agency for Health Care Administration
  • Certificate of Need
    • Agency for Health Care Administration, Certificate of Need
• Department of State
  • Departmental
    • Department of State, Departmental