1. Notices of Development of Proposed Rules and Negotiated Rulemaking
- Department of Corrections
2. Notices of Changes, Corrections and Withdrawals
- Agency for Health Care Administration
- Health Facility and Agency Licensing
- Department of Health
- Board of Physical Therapy Practice
- Department of Financial Services
- Division of State Fire Marshal
3. Petitions and Dispositions Regarding Rule Variance or Waiver
- Department of Business and Professional Regulation
- Division of Hotels and Restaurants
- an Emergency Variance for Subparagraph 61C-1.004(1)(a), Florida Administrative Code and Paragraph 5-202.11(A), 2017 FDA Food Code from WELLINGTON HOSPITALITY GROUP LLC located in West Palm Beach. 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 both handwash sinks.
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.
- A Routine Variance for Subparagraph 3-305.11(A)(2), 2017 FDA Food Code, Section 3-305.14, 2017 FDA Food Code, Section 6-202.15, 2017 FDA Food Code, Section 6-202.16, 2017 FDA Food Code, Paragraph 61C-4.010(1), Florida Administrative Code, and Paragraph 61C-4.010(6), Florida Administrative Code from Salim Box Lunch located in HIALEAH. 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 14 days from the date of publication of this notice. To be considered, comments must be received before 5:00 p.m.
- A Routine Variance for Subparagraph 3-305.11(A)(2), 2017 FDA Food Code, Section 3-305.14, 2017 FDA Food Code, Section 6-202.15, 2017 FDA Food Code, Section 6-202.16, 2017 FDA Food Code, Paragraph 61C-4.010(1), Florida Administrative Code, and Paragraph 61C-4.010(6), Florida Administrative Code from LESLIE CATERING INC located in HIALEAH. 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 14 days from the date of publication of this notice. To be considered, comments must be received before 5:00 p.m.
- Department of Environmental Protection
- Department of Children and Families
- Family Safety and Preservation Program
- variance of section 2.5.5 of the Child Care Facility Handbook, which is incorporated by reference in subsection 65C-22.001(6), Florida Administrative Code, from The City of Greenacres, Florida, a municipal corporation and political subdivision of the State of Florida, assigned Case No. 20-008W. Section 2.5.5 of the Child Care Facility Handbook requires in pertinent part, “Each child when transported, must be seated in a back seat in an individual factory installed seat belt or federally approved child restraint.” Subsection 2.5.5(D) specifically provides, “Children aged 5 years and older must be in seat belts.” Subsection 65C-22.001(6), F.A.C., states in pertinent part that child care programs must follow the standards found in the “Child Care Facility Handbook,” October 2017, incorporated herein by reference.
- Department of Health
- Board of Optometry
- waiver or variance filed by Sydney Ellen Madrigal. Petitioner is seeking a variance of waiver of Rule 64B13-4.001(1)(d)2. and 3., F.A.C., which states in part that the licensure examination authorized in section 463.006(2), F.S., shall consist of four parts with one being the Florida Practical Examination. The Florida Practical Examination shall consist of three (3) tested skills and the Board requires passage of all three (3) skills on the same test attempt. The three (3) skills are Biomicroscopy, Binocular Indirect Ophthalmoscopy, Dialated Biomicroscopy and Non-Contact Fundus Lens Evaluation and are weighted equally. The passing score for each skill shall be seventy-five percent (75%) or better, and a passing score on each of the three (3) skills must be obtained on the same test attempt.
- waiver or variance filed by Ryan-Quang Van. Petitioner is seeking a variance of waiver of Rule 64B13-4.001(1)(d)2. and 3., F.A.C., which states in part that the licensure examination authorized in section 463.006(2), F.S., shall consist of four parts with one being the Florida Practical Examination. The Florida Practical Examination shall consist of three (3) tested skills and the Board requires passage of all three (3) skills on the same test attempt. The three (3) skills are Biomicroscopy, Binocular Indirect Ophthalmoscopy, Dialated Biomicroscopy and Non-Contact Fundus Lens Evaluation and are weighted equally. The passing score for each skill shall be seventy-five percent (75%) or better, and a passing score on each of the three (3) skills must be obtained on the same test attempt.
4. Notices of Meetings, Workshops and Public Hearings
- Department of Education
- University of South Florida
- Department of Environmental Protection
- Departmental
- The Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is canceling the 62-769 Rule Development Workshop as part of a broad effort to protect public health and minimize the health and safety risks to Department staff and visitors. As previously noticed, if a request for a Workshop is received by April 1, 2020, the DEP will schedule a Workshop in the Florida Administrative Register.
The meeting was previously noticed in the Florida Administrative Register on March 11, 2020, Vol. 46, No. 49.; April 7, 2020 at 10:00AM CANCELLED; Florida Department of Environmental Protection, Bob Martinez Center, 2600 Blairstone Road, Room 609, Tallahassee, Florida 32399
- Florida Department of Environmental Protection, Bob Martinez Center, 2600 Blairstone Road, Room 609, Tallahassee, Florida 32399
- Other Agencies and Organizations
- CREATIVISION MEDIA
- The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT), District Four, is holding the first Project Advisory Team (PAT) Meeting for the State Road (SR) 5/US-1/Broadway Avenue from 59th Street to SR-850/Northlake Boulevard in Palm Beach County, Florida (Financial Project ID Number: 438386-2-32-01). The purpose of this feasibility study of this 3-mile segment, SR-5/US-1 from 59th Street to SR-850/Northlake Boulevard, is to assess the feasibility of bicycle lanes and premium transit stops along US-1 between 59th Street and Northlake Boulevard. PAT members will represent municipalities, county government, and a Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA).
Public participation is solicited without regard to race, color, national origin, age, sex, religion, disability, or family status.
; March 31, 2020, 1:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.; Online via GoToMeeting at https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/186566109 or GoToMeeting conference calling at 1(872) 240-3212 Access Code: 186-566-109, then hit the pound (#) sign.
- Online via GoToMeeting at https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/186566109 or GoToMeeting conference calling at 1(872) 240-3212 Access Code: 186-566-109, then hit the pound (#) sign.
- Agency for Health Care Administration
- Health Facility and Agency Licensing
- The Agency will discuss proposed rule language for Rules 59A-8.002 and .003, F.A.C., and changes to incorporated material since the related notice of proposed rule and subsequent hearings for Rule 59A-8.003, F.A.C.; August 14, 2020, 3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.; Agency for Health Care Administration, 2727 Mahan Drive, Building 2, 2nd Floor, HFR Conference Room C-41, Tallahassee, FL 32308
- Agency for Health Care Administration, 2727 Mahan Drive, Building 2, 2nd Floor, HFR Conference Room C-41, Tallahassee, FL 32308
- Department of Education
- State Board of Education
- The meeting agenda will consist of the approval of the February 12, 2020 minutes. Updates will be provided by President Murdaugh on behalf of the Council of Presidents and Superintendent Browning on behalf of the Florida Association of District School Superintendents. Additional items for consideration include action relating to the following: Amendment to Rule 6A-1.09412, F.A.C., Course Requirements - Grades K-12 Basic and Adult Secondary Programs; Request from Palm Beach State College for a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Human Services; Request from Palm Beach State College for a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Cardiopulmonary Sciences; Amendment to Rule 6A-1.09441, F.A.C., Requirements for Programs and Courses Which Are Funded Through the Florida Education Finance Program and For Which the Student May Earn Credit Toward High School Graduation; Amendment to Rule 6A-1.0955, F.A.C., Education Records; Appointment to the Education Practices Commission (EPC); Adoption of the Governor’s Ethics Manual; Amendment to Commission of Independent Education Rule 6E-2.009, F.A.C., Closing an Institution; Amendment to Commission of Independent Education Rule 6E-4.005, F.A.C., Student Protection Fund; Trainout Procedures for Closure; Amendments to Office of Early Learning Rules: 6M-4.740, F.A.C., Program Assessment Requirements for the School Readiness Program, 6M-4.741, F.A.C., Program Assessment Threshold Requirements for the School Readiness Program; and Amendments to Postsecondary Reciprocal Distance Education Coordinating Council Rules: 6N-1.001, F.A.C., Definition of Terms, 6N-1.002, F.A.C., Approval of In-State Institutions to Participate in NC-SARA, 6N-1.003, F.A.C., Provisional Approval, 6N-1.004, F.A.C., Annual Renewal of Approval of In-State Institutions to Participate in Florida’s Reciprocity Agreement.; April 1, 2020, 9:00 a.m.; Conference Call: 1-800-309-1256, Passcode 553536.
- Conference Call: 1-800-309-1256, Passcode 553536.
- Other Agencies and Organizations
- Department of Business and Professional Regulation
- Construction Industry Licensing Board
- Water Management Districts
- St. Johns River Water Management District
- Department of Financial Services
- Division of Workers' Compensation
- The hearing is being conducted to receive public input and consider proposed changes to the above-referenced rules.; UPDATED: The Division of Workers’ Compensation has changed the hearing scheduled for Wednesday, April 8, 2020, 9:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. to, Wednesday, June 10, 2020, 9:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. This hearing was previously noticed in the Vol. 46/31, February 14, 2020 issue of the Florida Administrative Register.; DWC 1st Floor Conference Room, 1579 Summit Lake Drive, Tallahassee, FL 32317.
- DWC 1st Floor Conference Room, 1579 Summit Lake Drive, Tallahassee, FL 32317.
- Water Management Districts
- Southwest Florida Water Management District
- Beginning on April 3, 2020, and continuing through December 31, 2020, interested parties may view communications and documents posted electronically on the WebBoard. The WebBoard will be active and peer review panelists may post information and pose questions, revisions, additions, or deletions to one another, and the public can provide comment directly on any aspect of the proposed Minimum Flows from 9:00 a.m. on April 3, 2020, through 5:00 p.m. on June 26, 2020.
In addition to the WebBoard, the peer reviewers will participate in a series of teleconferences on the proposed Minimum Flows, to be held as follows:
DATE AND TIME: April 3, 2020, 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
PLACE: Teleconference. Call-in number: 1-786-749-6127; Participant passcode: 131261057#. Microsoft Teams link:
https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_ZTQ4MmFkNGQtNjYwYi00MWE0LTgwNDgtZTFmYzUxYTllNDRh%40thread.v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%227d508ec0-09f9-4402-8304-3a93bd40a972%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%224df5e295-84da-43eb-a6f9-f053183d9029%22%7d.
DATE AND TIME: April 13, 2020, 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
PLACE: Teleconference. Call-in number: 1-786-749-6127; Participant passcode: 852057527#. Microsoft Teams link:
https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_NzI4MzRkNDAtYmFjNy00MGU0LWI5MTQtYWRiNzFjZmIxNWJl%40thread.v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%227d508ec0-09f9-4402-8304-3a93bd40a972%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%224df5e295-84da-43eb-a6f9-f053183d9029%22%7d.
DATE AND TIME: April 20, 2020, 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
PLACE: Teleconference. Call-in number: 1-786-749-6127; Participant passcode: 69490332#. Microsoft Teams link:
https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_ZTJjOTA1NjUtZDhlYS00MjRlLWFjZDItYjBkOTY4NWZmMjU2%40thread.v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%227d508ec0-09f9-4402-8304-3a93bd40a972%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%224df5e295-84da-43eb-a6f9-f053183d9029%22%7d.
DATE AND TIME: April 27, 2020, 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
PLACE: Teleconference. Call-in number: 1-786-749-6127; Participant passcode: 740405097#. Microsoft Teams link:
https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_ODYzNDhjYjAtODU2NC00ZjMwLWI3ZTEtZDFmZTI4YTI1Y2I1%40thread.v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%227d508ec0-09f9-4402-8304-3a93bd40a972%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%224df5e295-84da-43eb-a6f9-f053183d9029%22%7d.
DATE AND TIME: June 8, 2020, 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
PLACE: Teleconference. Call-in number: 1-786-749-6127; Participant passcode: 619330915#. Microsoft Teams link:
https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_NzU1YWI1ZGItNWRhZC00MTEyLTg2NDEtMGYyNzllZTdiNzll%40thread.v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%227d508ec0-09f9-4402-8304-3a93bd40a972%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%224df5e295-84da-43eb-a6f9-f053183d9029%22%7d.
DATE AND TIME: June 22, 2020, 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
PLACE: Teleconference. Call-in number: 1-786-749-6127; Participant passcode: 551367222#. Microsoft Teams link:
https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_OGQxMmE1MTYtYzAwNy00OWVjLTkyMDItYzc4NmM0ODk1MGEy%40thread.v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%227d508ec0-09f9-4402-8304-3a93bd40a972%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%224df5e295-84da-43eb-a6f9-f053183d9029%22%7d.
NOTE: One or more members of the District’s Governing Board may attend these meetings.
; A website (the “WebBoard”) will be used to allow public access to and participation in communications among the chairman and members of the independent peer review panel created to conduct a review of the proposed Minimum Flows for the Lower Peace River and Lower Shell Creek in Desoto and Charlotte Counties. The WebBoard will be available for public viewing from 9:00 a.m. April 3, 2020 through December 31, 2020, and will be available for public comment from 9:00 a.m. on April 3, 2020, through 5:00 p.m. on June 26, 2020.; https://swfwmd.discussion.community/categories
- https://swfwmd.discussion.community/categories
- Space Florida
- Department of Legal Affairs
- Departmental
- Executive Committee
DATE AND TIME: April 8, 2020 at 4:00 p.m.
PLACE: Please call (850) 414-3300 for instructions on participation.
GENERAL SUBJECT MATTER TO BE CONSIDERED: Bylaws Committee
DATE AND TIME: April 9, 2020 at 2:00 p.m.
PLACE: Please call (850) 414-3300 for instructions on participation.
GENERAL SUBJECT MATTER TO BE CONSIDERED: Annual Report Committee
DATE AND TIME: April 14, 2020 at 4:00 p.m.
PLACE: Please call (850) 414-3300 for instructions on participation.
GENERAL SUBJECT MATTER TO BE CONSIDERED: Public Policy Committee
DATE AND TIME: April 15, 2020 at 4:00 p.m.
PLACE: Please call (850) 414-3300 for instructions on participation.
GENERAL SUBJECT MATTER TO BE CONSIDERED: Women's Hall of Fame Committee
DATE AND TIME: April 16, 2020 at 4:00 p.m.
PLACE: Please call (850) 414-3300 for instructions on participation.
GENERAL SUBJECT MATTER TO BE CONSIDERED: Essay Contest Committee
DATE AND TIME: April 21, 2020 at 4:00 p.m.
PLACE: Please call (850) 414-3300 for instructions on participation.
GENERAL SUBJECT MATTER TO BE CONSIDERED: Awards & Recognition Committee
DATE AND TIME: April 22, 2020 at 4:00 p.m.
PLACE: Please call (850) 414-3300 for instructions on participation.
GENERAL SUBJECT MATTER TO BE CONSIDERED: Public Outreach Committee
DATE AND TIME: April 28, 2020 at 2:00 p.m.
PLACE: Please call (850) 414-3300 for instructions on participation.
GENERAL SUBJECT MATTER TO BE CONSIDERED: Women's Suffrage Centennial Task Force
NOTE: In the absence of quorum, items on this agenda will be discussed as workshop, and notes will be recorded although no formal action will be taken. If you have any questions, please call (850) 414-3300.; April 2, 2020 at 1:00 p.m.; Please call (850) 414-3300 for instructions on participation.
- Please call (850) 414-3300 for instructions on participation.
- Department of Veterans' Affairs
- Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
- Division of Food Safety
- The purpose of the Council is to serve as a forum for presenting, investigating, and evaluating issues of current importance to the assurance of a safe and secure food supply. The Council shall consider the development of appropriate advice or recommendations on food safety or food defense issues.; April 15, 2020, 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 Noon; UPDATED. This meeting, which was previously noticed on March 11, 2020, will now be conducted by conference call, rather than in-person.
Phone number- 1-888-585-9008
Conference room number - 268-547-456
- UPDATED. This meeting, which was previously noticed on March 11, 2020, will now be conducted by conference call, rather than in-person.
Phone number- 1-888-585-9008
Conference room number - 268-547-456
5. Notices Regarding Bids, Proposals and Purchasing
- Department of Corrections
6. Miscellaneous
- Agency for Health Care Administration
- Certificate of Need
- Agency for Health Care Administration, Certificate of Need
- Projects Subject to Review, Certificate of Need Exemption Procedure, Project Specific Certificate of Need Application Procedures, Certificate of Need Application Review Procedures, Administrative Hearing Procedures, Effect on Licensure, Certificate of Need Penalties, Criteria Used in Evaluation of Applications, Pediatric Cardiac Catheterization and Angioplasty Institutional Health Services, Pediatric Open Heart Surgery Program
- Health Facility and Agency Licensing
- Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles
- Division of Motor Vehicles
- Department of State