1. Notices of Development of Proposed Rules and Negotiated Rulemaking
- Department of Health
- Board of Osteopathic Medicine
- Department of Corrections
- Departmental
- Rulemaking is necessary to amend the definition of “self-injurious behavior,” to add definitions of “procedural violation” and “suicide attempt,” to qualify the use of reactionary uses of force to prevent an inmate from self-harm, to add a requirement regarding videoing an inmate prior to transport, to clarify who may administer chemical agents in controlled conditions, to clarify when dart-fired electronic immobilization devices will be used, to establish protocol for interactions with unmanned aircraft vehicles on or over state property, to clarify what video must be included in a review of uses of force, to clarify what information must be included in a review of a use of force involving the use of a dart-fired electronic immobilization device, to establish and clarify post-deployment procedures related to the use of dart-fired immobilization devices, to clarify the review requirements for incidents involving a use of force, to clarify the process for the issuance and return of dart-fired electronic immobilization devices, to amend the rule history related to laws implements, and to revise Forms DC4-650B, DC6-230, and DC6-296 to comport to the changes in the rule.
2. Proposed Rules
- State Board of Administration
3. Notices of Changes, Corrections and Withdrawals
- Department of Business and Professional Regulation
- Department of Health
4. Emergency Rules
- Department of the Lottery
5. Petitions and Dispositions Regarding Rule Variance or Waiver
- Department of Business and Professional Regulation
- Division of Hotels and Restaurants
- On May 19, 2020 the Division of Hotels and Restaurants received a Petition for an Emergency Variance for Subparagraph 61C-1.004(1)(a), Florida Administrative Code and Paragraph 5-202.11(A), 2017 FDA Food Code from 1815 MAC LLC located in Mt Dora. 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 handwash sink and 3-compartment sink.
The Petition for this variance was published in Vol. 46/99 on May 20, 2020. The Order for this Petition was signed and approved on May 27, 2020. 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 wastewater holding tank for the handwash sink is emptied at a frequency as to not create a sanitary nuisance; and potable water provided must come from an approved source and be protected from contamination during handling. The Petitioner shall also ensure that the handwash sinks are provided with hot and cold running water under pressure, soap, an approved hand drying device and a handwashing sign.
- On May 15, 2020 the Division of Hotels and Restaurants received a Petition for an Emergency 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 SANTA CRUZ MEXICAN FOOD LLC 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. 46/97 on May 18, 2020. The Order for this Petition was signed and approved on May 27, 2020. 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.
- Board of Veterinary Medicine
- Division of Hotels and Restaurants
- An Emergency 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 Bibi Express located in Ft Pierce. 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.
6. Notices of Meetings, Workshops and Public Hearings
- Department of Transportation
- Other Agencies and Organizations
- End Human Trafficking, Inc.
- Florida Housing Finance Corporation
- Departmental
- These Review Committee meetings will be to discuss the responses received from qualified Respondents in response to ITN 2020-05, for a Needs Assessment for Homeless/Special Needs Households, answer any questions the Review Committee may have regarding the responses, give the scores, and submit a recommendation to Florida Housing’s Board of Directors.; 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, June 10, 2020; 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, July 29, 2020
; NOTE: This is an updated notice to FAR Vol. 46/81, ID #23180786. The meeting will be accessible via phone. The call-in information will be available on the Corporation’s website at: https://www.floridahousing.org/legal/procurements/invitations-to-negotiate.
- NOTE: This is an updated notice to FAR Vol. 46/81, ID #23180786. The meeting will be accessible via phone. The call-in information will be available on the Corporation’s website at: https://www.floridahousing.org/legal/procurements/invitations-to-negotiate.
- Other Agencies and Organizations
- Citizens Property Insurance Corporation
- Department of Children and Families
- Office on Homelessness
- Departmental
- Commission for the Transportation Disadvantaged
- Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles
- Department of Transportation
- Space Florida
- Department of Business and Professional Regulation
- Construction Industry Licensing Board
- General business, disciplinary, and committee meetings of the Board.; Wednesday, June 10th, 2020, 12:00 noon; Thursday, June 11th, 2020, 8:30 a.m.; Friday, June 12th, 2020, 8:30 a.m.; Marriott, 17260 Harbour Pointe Dr, Fort Myers, FL 33908, (239) 466-4000; and via conference call, Phone number: 888 585 9008 Conference Code: 564 952 647
- Marriott, 17260 Harbour Pointe Dr, Fort Myers, FL 33908, (239) 466-4000; and via conference call, Phone number: 888 585 9008 Conference Code: 564 952 647
- CE/Exams/Public Awareness Committee of the Board.; Tuesday, June 9th, 2020, 10:00 a.m.; Telephone conference number: 888.585.9008, participant passcode: 564 952 647
- Telephone conference number: 888.585.9008, participant passcode: 564 952 647
- Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission
- Other Agencies and Organizations
- Executive Office of the Governor
- Water Management Districts
- St. Johns River Water Management District
- Regional Planning Councils
- Tampa Bay Regional Planning Council
7. Notices of Petitions and Dispositions Regarding Declaratory Stat
- Department of Financial Services
8. Notices Regarding Bids, Proposals and Purchasing
- Other Agencies and Organizations
- MONROE COUNTY ATTORNEY'S OFFICE
9. Miscellaneous
- Department of Environmental Protection
- Department of State