1. Notices of Development of Proposed Rules and Negotiated Rulemaking
- Department of Education
- Office of Early Learning
- State Board of Education
- Office of Early Learning
2. Proposed Rules
- Department of Health
- Department of Education
3. Notices of Changes, Corrections and Withdrawals
- Department of Management Services
4. Petitions and Dispositions Regarding Rule Variance or Waiver
- Public Service Commission
- Department of Business and Professional Regulation
- Division of Hotels and Restaurants
- On April 25, 2018 the Division of Hotels and Restaurants received a Petition for a Routine 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 Jorge Lunch located in Orlando. 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 Petition for this variance was published in Vol. 44/82 on April 26, 2018. The Order for this Petition was signed and approved on May 14, 2018. After a complete review of the variance request, the Division finds that the application of this Rule will create a financial hardship to the food service establishment. Furthermore, the Division finds that the Petitioner meets the burden of demonstrating that the underlying statute has been achieved by the Petitioner ensuring that each pan within the steam table is properly covered with an individual lid; the steam table is enclosed within a cabinet with tight-fitting doors, and is protected by an air curtain installed and operated according to the manufacturer’s specifications that protects against flying vermin or other environmental contaminants; all steam table foods must be properly reheated for hot holding at approved commissaries and held hot at the proper minimum temperature per the parameters of the currently adopted FDA Food Code; and steam table food is to be dispensed by the operator with no customer self-service. The Petitioner shall also strictly adhere to the operating procedures and copies of the variance and operating procedures are to be present on the MFDV during all periods of operation
- an Emergency Variance for Subparagraph 61C-1.004(1)(a), Florida Administrative Code and Paragraph 5-202.11(A), 2009 FDA Food Code from SVRK Enterprises LLC located in Pier Park, Panama City 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 the three compartment sink and the handwash sink.
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.
5. Notices of Meetings, Workshops and Public Hearings
- Regional Planning Councils
- Central Florida Regional Planning Council
- Department of Education
- Division of Florida Colleges
- Department of State
- Division of Historical Resources
- Department of Education
- Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
- Division of Animal Industry
- Department of Health
- Board of Nursing
- Credential and Education Committee meetings;
Disciplinary Hearings and General Business, followed by a Long Range Policy Planning meeting.
; Wednesday, June 6, 2018, 4:00 p.m.; Thursday, June 7, 2018, 8:30 a.m.;
Thursday, June 7, 2018, 1:30 p.m.; Friday, June 8, 2018, 8:30 a.m.; the Long Range Policy Planning meeting shall convene one hour after the adjournment of the Full Board meeting.
; Rosen Plaza Hotel, 9700 International Drive, Orlando, FL 32819
- Rosen Plaza Hotel, 9700 International Drive, Orlando, FL 32819
- Board of Medicine
- General business of the Committee. The Board of Medicine announces that certain Committee meetings will be held on the Thursday, before each Full Board meeting. Committee meetings may be cancelled prior to the meeting date. Please check the Board Web Site at www.FLBoardofMedicine.gov for cancellations or changes to meeting dates or call the Board of Medicine at (850) 245-4131 for information. The hotel public block link: Book your group rate for Florida Department of Health - Medicine Meeting and the public rate is $150 per night and the hotel public block deadline is Friday, May 18 by close of business.; Thursday, June 7, 2018, immediately following the Board of Medicine - Rules/Legislative Committee Meeting or soon thereafter.; Tampa Airport Marriott, 4200 George J Bean Parkway, Tampa, Florida 33607. The hotel phone # (800) 564-3440.
- Tampa Airport Marriott, 4200 George J Bean Parkway, Tampa, Florida 33607. The hotel phone # (800) 564-3440.
- Department of Children and Families
- Other Agencies and Organizations
- HNTB
- The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT), District One, is hosting a public workshop regarding conceptual plans to construct a roundabout at the intersection of SR 64/Bradenton-Arcadia Road at Greyhawk Boulevard/Pope Road and SR 64/Bradenton-Arcadia Road at Lorraine Road/145th Street East. The public is encouraged to attend and discuss the project with staff. People attending the workshop can review project displays, speak one-on-one with project team members about the proposed safety improvements, and provide input on the design.; Tuesday, May 22, 2018 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.; Bayside Community Church, 15800 SR 64, Bradenton, FL 34212
- Bayside Community Church, 15800 SR 64, Bradenton, FL 34212
- Department of Elder Affairs
- Division of Volunteer and Community Services
- Meeting of the Dementia Cure and Care Initiative Task force for the City of Ft. Myers. The goal of the DCCI Task force is to engage communities across the state to be more dementia friendly, promote better care for Floridians affected by dementia, and support research efforts to find a cure. The vision of the DCCI Task Force is to see all Florida communities engaged in providing better care for those affected by dementia while we work towards a cure.; June 6, 2018, 9:00 a.m.; Alvin A. Dubin Alzheimer's Resource Center: 12468 Brantley Commons Ct, Fort Myers, FL 33907; telephone conference: 1(888)670-3525, participant code: 649 992 7145
- Alvin A. Dubin Alzheimer's Resource Center: 12468 Brantley Commons Ct, Fort Myers, FL 33907; telephone conference: 1(888)670-3525, participant code: 649 992 7145
- Meeting of the Dementia Cure and Care Initiative Task force for the City of Orlando. The goal of the DCCI Task force is to engage communities across the state to be more dementia friendly, promote better care for Floridians affected by dementia, and support research efforts to find a cure. The vision of the DCCI Task Force is to see all Florida communities engaged in providing better care for those affected by dementia while we work towards a cure.; June 12, 2018, 8:30 a.m.; Pine Hills Community Center, 6408 Jennings Road Building B, Orlando, FL 32818; telephone conference: 1(888)670-3525, participant code: 649 992 7145
- Pine Hills Community Center, 6408 Jennings Road Building B, Orlando, FL 32818; telephone conference: 1(888)670-3525, participant code: 649 992 7145
- Meeting of the Dementia Cure and Care Initiative Task force for the City of Jacksonville. The goal of the DCCI Task force is to engage communities across the state to be more dementia friendly, promote better care for Floridians affected by dementia, and support research efforts to find a cure. The vision of the DCCI Task Force is to see all Florida communities engaged in providing better care for those affected by dementia while we work towards a cure.; June 28, 2018, 8:00 a.m.; ElderSource, 10688 Old St. Augustine Road Jacksonville, FL 32257 or by phone: 1(888)670-3525, Participant code: 649 992 7145
- ElderSource, 10688 Old St. Augustine Road Jacksonville, FL 32257 or by phone: 1(888)670-3525, Participant code: 649 992 7145
- Agency for Health Care Administration
- Department of Environmental Protection
- Departmental
- Announcing a Public Meeting for the Basin Management Action Plan (BMAP) for the Santa Fe River and associated springs. Topics will include a review of the Santa Fe River BMAP prior to adoption. The BMAP is the means for implementation of the adopted Total Maximum Daily Loads (TMDLs).; May 29, 2018 Time: 6:30 p.m.; Wilson S. Rivers Media Center Room 102, Florida Gateway College, 149 SE College PL., Lake City, FL 32025
- Wilson S. Rivers Media Center Room 102, Florida Gateway College, 149 SE College PL., Lake City, FL 32025
- Announcing a Public Meeting for the Basin Management Action Plan (BMAP) for Wacissa Springs. Topics will include a review of the Wacissa BMAP prior to its adoption. The BMAP is the means for implementation of the adopted Total Maximum Daily Loads (TMDLs).; May 30, 2018 Time: 6:30 p.m.; Jefferson County Extension offices, 2729 W. Washington St. (U.S. 90), Monticello, FL
- Jefferson County Extension offices, 2729 W. Washington St. (U.S. 90), Monticello, FL
- Department of Economic Opportunity
- Division of Workforce Services
- Deliberation for cases pending before the Reemployment Assistance Appeals Commission that are ready for final review and the Chairman's report. No public testimony will be taken.; May 23, 2018, 9:30 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 Health
- Departmental
- Division of Children's Medical Services
- Division of Family Health Services
- Department of Economic Opportunity
- Departmental
- A public meeting will be conducted to accept and review public comments on the 2018 State of Florida Action Plan. The thirty-day comment period will begin on May 21, 2018, 8:00 a.m., ET and will end on June 20, 2018, at 5:00 p.m., ET.
The draft of the Action Plan will also be posted on the Department’s website: http://www.floridajobs.org/Annual-Action-Plan .; June 21, 2018, 1:30 p.m. ET; 1317 Winewood Blvd., Building 3-201, Tallahassee, Florida 32399
- 1317 Winewood Blvd., Building 3-201, Tallahassee, Florida 32399
6. Notices of Petitions and Dispositions Regarding Declaratory Stat
- Department of Revenue
- Sales and Use Tax
- Okaloosa County, Florida, (“Petitioner”); The Notice of Receipt of Petition for Declaratory Statement was published in the Florida Administrative Register on February 16, 2018, at Vol. 44, No. 33. The Department’s Final Order finds that certain payments received are not subject to tax under the specific facts presented by the Petitioner.
A copy of the Petition for Declaratory Statement and Final Order on Petition for Declaratory Statement may be obtained by contacting Sarah Wachman Chisenhall, Agency Clerk, Florida Department of Revenue, Post Office Box 6668, Tallahassee, Florida 32314-6668, Sarah.Wachman.Chisenhall@floridarevenue.com, (850) 617-8347. Please refer all comments to: Agency Clerk, Florida Department of Revenue, Post Office Box 6668, Tallahassee, Florida 32314-6688, Sarah.Wachman.Chisenhall@floridarevenue.com.
7. Notice of Petitions and Dispositions Regarding the Validity of R
- Department of Elder Affairs
- Federal Aging Programs
- Florida Senior Living Association, Inc.
Petitioner vs. State of Florida, Department of Elder Affairs,
Respondent; Case No.: 18-2212RP; Rule No.: 58A-5.024; Petition
- Florida Assisted Living association, Inc., Petitioner vs. State of Flori9da, Department of Elder Affairs, Respondent; Case No.: 18-2228RP; Rule No.: 58A-5.0131, 58A-5.0181, 58A-5.0182, 58A-5.0185, 58A-5.019, 58A-5.0191, 58A-5.024, 58A-5.031; Petition
- Department of Health
- Agency for Health Care Administration
- Department of Elder Affairs
- Department of Health
8. Notices Regarding Bids, Proposals and Purchasing
- Regional Planning Councils
- Northeast Florida Regional Planning Council
- Department of Management Services
- Division of Building Construction
- Regional Planning Councils
- North Central Florida Regional Planning Council
9. Miscellaneous
- Department of Environmental Protection
- Department of State