1. Notices of Development of Proposed Rules and Negotiated Rulemaking
- Department of Business and Professional Regulation
- Department of Health
- Board of Osteopathic Medicine
- Agency for Health Care Administration
- Health Facility and Agency Licensing
2. Proposed Rules
- Department of Business and Professional Regulation
- Board of Employee Leasing Companies
- Department of Health
- Department of Revenue
- Property Tax Oversight Program
- The purposes of amending Rule 12D-1.004, F.A.C., are to update the rule to reflect the changes to s. 193.501, F.S., in section 11 of Chapter 2016-128, L.O.F.; change the April 1 filing deadline for property subject to an assessment on outdoor recreational or park lands or conservation easement to March 1, implementing section 2 of Chapter 2009-157, L.O.F.; incorporate application forms to send to the property appraiser in s. 193.501, F.S.; and remove obsolete references. The effects of this rule amendment are to clarify the requirements of filing a timely return required in s. 193.052, F.S., incorporate form numbers to help identify the correct form to file, and correct a filing deadline.
- Due of Comment: 6/14/2017
- The purpose of the proposed repeal of Rule 12D-5.002, F.A.C., and the proposed amendments to Rule 12D-5.004, F.A.C., is to implement the provisions of Chapter 2013-95, Laws of Florida. The effect of the proposed rule repeal and revisions is to provide property appraisers with updated procedures for administering the agricultural classification under Florida law.
- Due of Comment: 6/14/2017
- The purpose of amending this rule is to implement statutory changes enacted in section 1 of Chapter 2016-110, L.O.F. The rule implements s. 196.011, F.S., and the proposed amendment deletes the requirement that an exemption for a conservation easement must be renewed annually and updates the notification process for the property owner. The effect of the amendment provides that a property owner must notify the property appraiser when the use of the property no longer complies with conservation easement restrictions and requirements.
- Due of Comment: 6/14/2017
- The purpose of amending Rule 12D-8.0064, F.A.C., is to reflect the changes in section 5 of Chapter 2016-128, L.O.F., giving property owners 30 days to pay taxes, penalties, and interest prior to the property appraiser filing a notice of tax lien when a person is not entitled to a homestead exemption or assessment increase limitation as amended in s. 193.155, F.S. Amending Rule 12D-8.00659(7), F.A.C. to implement changes in sections 6 and 7 of Chapter 2016-128 L.O.F., relieving the property owner of any assessed penalties or interest if the property assessment limitation was granted because of a clerical error or omission as amended in ss. 193.1554 and 193.1555, F.S.
- Due of Comment: 6/14/2017
- The department is proposing amendments to various rules in Chapter 12D-9, Florida Administrative Code (F.A.C.), for the value adjustment board (VAB) process. The purpose of the amendment to Rule 12D-9.001, F.A.C., is to detail taxpayer rights to implement sections 10, 11, and 12 of Chapter 2016-128, Laws of Florida (L.O.F.) The purpose of the proposed amendment to Rule 12D-9.003, F.A.C., is to implement section 11 of Chapter 2016-128, L.O.F., adding the terms “petition” and “representative.” The department proposes removing reference to AGO 2002-058 from the Law Implemented because opinions do not constitute law that can be implemented. The purpose of the proposed amendment to Rule 12D-9.004, F.A.C., is to reflect the verbiage change “chair” from section 11 of Chapter 2016-128, L.O.F. The purpose of the proposed amendments to Rule 12D-9.005, F.A.C., is to implement section 11 of Chapter 2012-193, L.O.F., updating language from s. 194.032, F.S., and section 10 of Chapter 2016-128, L.O.F., adding the new types of hearings. The purpose of the proposed amendment to Rule 12D-9.007, F.A.C., is to update the clerk’s role for notifications and implement section 2 of Chapter 2013-72, L.O.F., to allow for electronic notification of board decisions. The proposed amendment to Rule 12D-9.010, F.A.C., is to reflect the different types of hearings an attorney special magistrate will hear from section 12 of Chapter 2016-128, L.O.F. The proposed amendment to Rule 12D-9.014, F.A.C., is to implement section 12 of Chapter 2016-128, L.O.F., adding a requirement from s. 194.035(1), F.S., to the prehearing checklist. The proposed amendment to Rule 12D-9.015, F.A.C., is to remove language superceded by statute; update the rule language to match the changes to the petition forms; implement new Forms DR-486POA and DR-486A; implement section 10 of Chapter 2016-128, L.O.F.; incorporate changes from sections 8 and 11 of Chapter 2016-128, L.O.F.; correct statute citations; and add how authorized parties sign and file petitions with the clerk. The proposed amendment to Rule 12D-9.017, F.A.C., is to implement section 11 of Chapter 2016-128, L.O.F., changing “agent” to “representative.” The purpose of the proposed amendment to Rule 12D-9.018, F.A.C., is to implement sections 1, 8, and 11 of Chapter 2016-128, L.O.F., providing for the requirements of additional types of representation for a taxpayer. The purpose of the proposed amendment to Rule 12D-9.019, F.A.C., is to implement section 10 of Chapter 2016-128, L.O.F. and section 8 of Chapter 2013-109, L.O.F., adding steps s. 194.032, F.S., provides for a board clerk when rescheduling a hearing for good cause. The purpose of the proposed amendment to Rule 12D-9.025, F.A.C., is to add when the property appraiser provides a revised property record card to the petitioner. The purpose of the proposed amendment to Rule 12D-9.029, F.A.C., is to clarify procedures when remanding a value assessment to the property appraiser. The purpose of the proposed amendment to Rules 12D-9.030 and 12D-9.032, F.A.C., is to implement section 11 of Chapter 2016-128, L.O.F., adding amendments from s. 194.034, F.S., regarding when the board prepares written decisions. The purpose of the proposed amendment to Rule 12D-9.034, F.A.C., is to implement section 11 of Chapter 2016-128, L.O.F., changing “agent” to “representative.” The effects of amending these rules are to clarify the procedures for VAB proceedings and reflect recent statutory changes.
- Due of Comment: 6/14/2017
- The purpose of amending this rule is to implement statutory changes enacted in section 1 of Chapter 2016-110, L.O.F.; amend Form DR-418C, “Real Property Dedicated in Perpetuity for Conservation, Exemption Application,” to remove instructions requiring the property owner to annually reapply for the exemption; repeal Form DR-418CR, “Real Property Dedicated in Perpetuity for Conservation, Exemption Renewal,” to reflect the amendment to s. 196.26, F.S., removing the annual renewal notification to the property appraiser; and amend Form DR-501M, “Deployed Military Exemption Application,” to include subordinate military operations as amended in s. 196.173, F.S. The purpose of modifying Form DR-505, “Report of Discounts, Errors, Double Assessments, and Insolvencies,” is to comply with section 197.492, Florida Statutes. The tax collector prepares this form and certifies it to the Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) of the same county. The modification removes the requirement for the BOCCs to review the report for tax roll purposes. The effect of these proposed amendments is that affected parties will have an updated form available that complies with current law.
- Due of Comment: 6/14/2017
3. Notices of Changes, Corrections and Withdrawals
- Department of Business and Professional Regulation
- Drugs, Devices and Cosmetics
- Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
- Division of Consumer Services
- Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission
- Freshwater Fish and Wildlife
4. Petitions and Dispositions Regarding Rule Variance or Waiver
- Department of Education
- Department of Business and Professional Regulation
- Division of Hotels and Restaurants
- On April 6, 2017 the Division of Hotels and Restaurants received a Petition for a Routine Variance for Paragraph 61C-4.010(7) Florida Administrative Code, Paragraph 61C-4.010(6), Florida Administrative Code from Quality Inn Airport Cruise Port located in Tampa. The above referenced F.A.C. addresses the requirement that at least one accessible bathroom on the same level be provided for use by customers only. They are requesting to utilize bathrooms located on a different level.
The Petition for this variance was published in Vol. 43/68 on April 7, 2017. The Order for this Petition was signed and approved on May 23, 2017. 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 the bathrooms located on the second floor are maintained in a clean and sanitary manner and are provided with cold running water under pressure, soap, approved hand drying devices, hand wash sign and are available during all hours of operation. The Petitioner shall also ensure that directional signage is installed in the main restaurant area clearly stating the location of the bathrooms.
- On May 15, 2017 the Division of Hotels and Restaurants received a Petition for an Emergency Variance for Paragraph 61C-4.010(7) Florida Administrative Code and Paragraph 61C-4.010(6), Florida Administrative Code from NQC Miami LLC located in Miami Lakes. The above referenced F.A.C. addresses the requirement that at least one accessible bathroom be provided for use by customers. They are requesting to share the bathrooms located within a nearby establishment under a different ownership for use by customers only.
The Petition for this variance was published in Vol. 43/95 on May 16, 2017. The Order for this Petition was signed and approved on May 23, 2017. 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 the bathrooms located within Anacapri Miami Lakes Italian Restaurant (6125 Miami Lakes Dr E. Miami Lkes, FL 33014), are maintained in a clean and sanitary manner and are provided with cold running water under pressure, soap, approved hand drying devices, and are available during all hours of operation. The Petitioner shall also ensure that directional signage is installed within or outside the establishment clearly stating the location of the bathrooms. If the ownership of OQC Craft Beer & Grub (NQC Miami LLC) and/or Anacapri Miami Lakes Italian Restaurant (Anacapri Miami Lakes, LLC) changes, an updated signed agreement for use of the bathroom facilities will be required immediately.
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, June 14, 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
- Other Agencies and Organizations
- Infinite Source Communications Group, LLC
- The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) District Six will host a public hearing for a roadway reconstruction project along SR 25/US 27/Okeechobee Road from east of NW 117 Avenue to east of NW 107 Avenue, in Miami-Dade County. Construction is expected to begin in November 2019 and last for about three years. The estimated construction cost of the project is $30 million.; June 7, 2017 at 6 p.m.; Westland Gardens Park, Large Meeting Room, 13501 NW 107 Avenue, Hialeah Gardens, FL 33018
- Westland Gardens Park, Large Meeting Room, 13501 NW 107 Avenue, Hialeah Gardens, FL 33018
- Regional Utility Authorities
- Peace River/Manasota Regional Water Supply Authority
- The Board of Directors will convene to conduct regular business of the Authority; Wednesday, June 7, 2017 @ 9:30 a.m.; Charlotte County Administration Center, Commission Chambers, Room 119, 18500 Murdock Circle, Port Charlotte, Florida
- Charlotte County Administration Center, Commission Chambers, Room 119, 18500 Murdock Circle, Port Charlotte, Florida
- Metropolitan Planning Organizations
- Martin Metropolitan Planning Organization
- Agency for Health Care Administration
- Departmental
- This is a meeting of the State Consumer Health Information and Policy Advisory Council to which all interested parties are invited. The purpose is to conduct a meeting of key health care stakeholders to discuss issues relating to implementing Florida Statutes mandating transparency in health care through public reporting of health care data.; Friday, June 23, 2017; 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.; Agency for Health Care Administration, Conference Room “A”, 2727 Mahan Drive, Tallahassee, FL. This meeting will also be available via online webinar which requires a telephone for audio. To join the webinar, please use the following link and webinar ID: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/1910091773382249985, webinar ID: 726-733-883. AUDIO: Participants can use their telephone for audio and are muted upon calling in. Participants cannot be unmuted without their audio pin. Audio PINs are shown after joining the webinar. United States (Toll-free): 1-877-309-2071, Access Code: 702-718-898. If you have any difficulty accessing the teleconference, please call the Florida Center’s main number at (850) 412-3730.
- Agency for Health Care Administration, Conference Room “A”, 2727 Mahan Drive, Tallahassee, FL. This meeting will also be available via online webinar which requires a telephone for audio. To join the webinar, please use the following link and webinar ID: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/1910091773382249985, webinar ID: 726-733-883. AUDIO: Participants can use their telephone for audio and are muted upon calling in. Participants cannot be unmuted without their audio pin. Audio PINs are shown after joining the webinar. United States (Toll-free): 1-877-309-2071, Access Code: 702-718-898. If you have any difficulty accessing the teleconference, please call the Florida Center’s main number at (850) 412-3730.
- Other Agencies and Organizations
- William W. "Bill" Hinkley Center for Solid and Hazardous Waste Management
- The Research Selection Committee will meet on Wednesday, May 31, 2017 and Thursday, June 1, 2017 to hear presentations from investigators who were invited to submit full proposals. The RSC will use this as a means to formulate a recommendation for funding.
The Hinkley Center Advisory Board will meet on Friday, June 2, 2017. The Research Selection Committee Chair will make a presentation to the Advisory Board regarding their recommendation for funding. The Advisory Board will take action regarding the recommendation by the RSC.; Wednesday, May 31, 2017 - Friday, June 2, 2017; Avanti Resort Orlando, FL
- Avanti Resort Orlando, FL
- Regional Planning Councils
- South Florida Regional Planning Council
- To support the reduction of our nation's dependence on imported oil by discussing and promoting the region's use of alternative fuels and alternative fuel vehicles through the Southeast Florida Clean Cities Coalition.; Tuesday, June 6, 2017 at 9:30 AM; South Florida Regional Planning Council
3440 Hollywood Blvd., Suite 140
Hollywood, FL 33021
- South Florida Regional Planning Council
3440 Hollywood Blvd., Suite 140
Hollywood, FL 33021
- This is a regional stakeholder meeting to re-examine enhanced highway and rail options, and economic development opportunities offered by the U.S. 27 Highway Corridor.; Monday, June 12th; 1:30 p.m.; South Florida Regional Planning Council, 3440 Hollywood Boulevard, Suite 140, Hollywood, FL 33021
- South Florida Regional Planning Council, 3440 Hollywood Boulevard, Suite 140, Hollywood, FL 33021
- Other Agencies and Organizations
- Florida Workers' Compensation Joint Underwriting Association, Inc
- Agenda topics may include approval of minutes; legal, legislative & regulatory matters; financial and operations reports to include a critical claim and resource management presentation; and committee reports on return of premium dividend; Policyholder Dividend Policy; program to eliminate 2016 Subplan D deficit; 2017 loss ratio selection; Operations Manual; review of rates, rating plans & policy forms and associated matters to include application forms.2016 operations report; collection services engagement; disaster recovery matters; agency authorization process; Agency Producer Agreement; agency producer termination, suspension or revocation; agency producer fees; report on agency producer activities; 2016 financial audit; update on federal tax matters; Audit Committee Charter procedures checklist; financial auditor confirmation; 2017-2018 Investment Committee meeting schedule; investment marketplace update; investment portfolio compliance review; review of policy & guidelines for the investment of assets & associated matters; investment manager engagement; safety program; and market assistance plan.; June 7, 2017 beginning at 10:00 a.m. (ET); Pelican Grand Beach Resort, 2000 N. Ocean Blvd, Ft. Lauderdale, FL
- Pelican Grand Beach Resort, 2000 N. Ocean Blvd, Ft. Lauderdale, FL
- Public Service Commission
- Departmental
- To consider those matters ready for decision.
LEGAL AUTHORITY AND JURISDICTION: Chapters 120, 350, 364, 366, and 367, F.S. Persons who may be affected by Commission action on certain items on the Conference agenda may be allowed to address the Commission, either informally or by oral argument, when those items are taken up for discussion, pursuant to Rules 25-22.0021 and 25-22.0022, F.A.C. The Commission Conference Notice, Agenda, related documents, and FPSC contact information are available at www.floridapsc.com.
ADA: In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, persons needing a special accommodation to participate at this proceeding should contact the Office of Commission Clerk no later than five days prior to the conference at 2540 Shumard Oak Boulevard, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0850 or 850-413-6770 (Florida Relay Service, 1-800-955-8770 Voice or 1-800-955-8771 TDD). Assistive Listening Devices are available upon request from the Office of Commission Clerk, Gerald L. Gunter Building, Room 152.
EMERGENCY CANCELLATION OF MEETING: If a named storm or other disaster requires cancellation of the Conference, Commission staff will attempt to give timely notice. Notice of cancellation will be provided on the Commission’s website (www.floridapsc.com) under Hot Topics on the home page. Cancellation can also be confirmed by calling the Office of Commission Clerk at 850-413-6770.
; Monday, June 5, 2017, at 1:30 p.m.
; Room 148, Betty Easley Conference Center, 4075 Esplanade Way, Tallahassee, Florida.
- Room 148, Betty Easley Conference Center, 4075 Esplanade Way, Tallahassee, Florida.
- Department of Health
- Public Service Commission
- Departmental
- To discuss and make decisions on matters affecting Commission operations. Internal Affairs Agendas and FPSC contact information is available at www.floridapsc.com.
ADA: In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, persons needing a special accommodation to participate at this proceeding should contact the Office of Commission Clerk no later than five days prior to the conference at 2540 Shumard Oak Boulevard, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0850 or 850-413-6770 (Florida Relay Service, 1-800-955-8770 Voice or 1-800-955-8771 TDD). Assistive Listening Devices are available upon request from the Office of Commission Clerk, Gerald L. Gunter Building, Room 152.
EMERGENCY CANCELLATION OF MEETING: If a named storm or other disaster requires cancellation of the meeting, Commission staff will attempt to give timely notice. Notice of cancellation will be provided on the Commission’s website (www.floridapsc.com) under Hot Topics on the home page. Cancellation can also be confirmed by calling the Office of Commission Clerk at 850-413-6770.
; Monday, June 5, 2017, immediately following the Commission Conference which commences at 1:30 p.m. in Joseph P. Cresse Hearing Room 148.
; Room 105, Gerald L. Gunter Building, 2540 Shumard Oak Boulevard, Tallahassee, Florida.
- Room 105, Gerald L. Gunter Building, 2540 Shumard Oak Boulevard, Tallahassee, Florida.
- Other Agencies and Organizations
- Infinite Source Communications Group, LLC
- Department of Business and Professional Regulation
- Board of Pilot Commissioners
- Other Agencies and Organizations
- Florida Independent Living Council
- Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission
- Other Agencies and Organizations
- Florida is for Veterans Inc.
- Space Florida
- State Board of Administration
- Florida Prepaid College Board
- All responses to be publicly opened in regards to the Invitation to Negotiate, ITN 17-01, Index Replication for the Stanley G. Tate Florida Prepaid College Program and the Florida 529 Savings Plan.; Thursday, June 1, 2017, beginning at 1:00 PM ET.; The Hermitage Centre, 1801 Hermitage Blvd., Tallahassee, Florida, 32308.
- The Hermitage Centre, 1801 Hermitage Blvd., Tallahassee, Florida, 32308.
- Other Agencies and Organizations
- Florida is for Veterans Inc.
6. Notices of Petitions and Dispositions Regarding Declaratory Stat
- Department of Business and Professional Regulation
- Florida Building Commission
- Division of Alcoholic Beverages and Tobacco
- Department of Health
- Board of Dentistry
- Nova Southeastern University, Romer Ocanto, DDS, and William Parker, DDS, filed on May 18, 2017.; The Petitioners seek a Declaratory Statement from the Board with regard to whether the licensure exemption for dental instructors at Florida schools of dentistry found in Section 466.002(6), Florida Statutes, is also applicable to the general anesthesia, conscious sedation, pediatric conscious sedation, and nitrous oxide inhalation analgesia permitting requirements found in Section 466.017, F.S. Except for good cause shown, motions for leave to intervene must be filed within 21 days after the publication of this notice.
7. Notices Regarding Bids, Proposals and Purchasing
- Other Agencies and Organizations
- Florida Developmental Disabilities Council
8. Miscellaneous
- Agency for Health Care Administration
- Department of State