1. Notices of Development of Proposed Rules and Negotiated Rulemaking
- Department of Environmental Protection
2. Proposed Rules
- Department of Education
- State Board of Education
- To align the rule with current language in Florida Statutes and to remove reference to a requirement of a repealed rule that is no longer provided to students. The effect is that the rule will be aligned with Florida statutes.
- Due of Comment: 7/12/2017
- The purpose of the amendment to rule 6A-1.001, F.A.C., is to incorporate by reference an updated version (2017) of the Financial and Program Cost Accounting and Reporting for Florida Schools. Changes in law, accounting principles and district practices require periodic revision of this publication, which includes the chart of accounts. The effect is that districts will have an updated chart of accounts to use. Rules 6A-1.085, Basic Principle of Internal Fund Accounting, 6A-1.087, School Board Responsible for Internal Funds, and 6A-1.091, Purchases from Internal Funds, F.A.C., are being repealed due to duplicative guidance and principles that are included in the Financial and Program Cost Accounting and Reporting for Florida Schools and incorporated by reference in rule 6A-1.001, F.A.C.
- Due of Comment: 7/12/2017
- To move sections (1) and (2) of rule 6A-1.006, F.A.C., Budget Amendments, to rule 6A-1.007, F.A.C., Execution of the Budget. The effect will be to consolidate requirements pertaining to school district budgets.
- Due of Comment: 7/12/2017
- The purpose is to repeal rule 6A-1.006, F.A.C., and combine rules pertaining to school district budget amendments by moving sections (1) and (2) to rule 6A-1.007, F.A.C., Execution of the Budget, and section (3) to rule 6A-1.0071, F.A.C., Fiscal Reporting Dates. The effect will be to consolidate requirements pertaining to school district budget amendments.
- Due of Comment: 7/12/2017
- To incorporate requirements from rule 6A-1.04513, F.A.C., Maintaining Auditable FTE Records, which is proposed for repeal. The amendment will add language from rule 6A-1.04513, F.A.C., which requires that districts maintain data supporting their full time equivalent (FTE) student count for three years or until an audit has been completed by the Auditor General. The effect will be to consolidate requirements for educational program audits.
- Due of Comment: 7/12/2017
- To delete an obsolete subsection. Subsection (2) of the current rule requires that districts receive an estimation of their Florida Education Finance Program funding by July 1 of each year. The legislature currently completes this calculation as part of the conference report. With current technology, the conference report is made available to the public via its publication on the Florida House of Representatives website, the Florida Senate website, and the Florida Department of Education website.
- Due of Comment: 7/12/2017
- To remove the requirement for manufacturers, dealers or distributors to file specifications, including blueprints, when requested by the Department of Education, with the Deputy Commissioner of Finance and Operations, for each model of school bus chassis and body intended to transport students. This requirement is not necessary, as the rule requires the manufacture, distributor or dealer to file a certified statement that any school bus chassis or body sold meets all safety standards and specifications prescribed for school buses for use in Florida. In addition, the purpose is to incorporate language related to school bus specifications and pilot testing from rule 6A-3.0291, F.A.C., which is proposed for repeal. The effect is that school buses sold in Florida will still meet Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards, the National School Transportation Specifications & Procedures, May 2010, Florida School Bus Specifications, revised 2013 and the information will be consolidated in one rule.
- Due of Comment: 7/12/2017
- To add subsection (3) of rule 6A-1.006, F.A.C., Budget Amendments, and revise Forms ESE 348, Report of Financial Data to the Commissioner of Education and ESE 145, Superintendent’s Annual Financial Report. The effect is updated annual financial reporting forms and consolidated requirements pertaining to school district budgets and school district annual financial reports. Rule 6A-1.006, F.A.C., is being proposed for repeal.
- Due of Comment: 7/12/2017
- Department of Children and Families
- Family Safety and Preservation Program
3. Notices of Changes, Corrections and Withdrawals
- Agency for Health Care Administration
- Health Facility and Agency Licensing
4. Petitions and Dispositions Regarding Rule Variance or Waiver
- Department of Business and Professional Regulation
- Board of Professional Engineers
- variance or waiver filed by Kunjan Shukla, of Rule 61G15-20.007(1)(a) and (b), F.A.C., regarding the required number of hours in math and basic sciences and general education, or in the alternative, a waiver of 20.007(3), regarding courses which may be satisfied through CLEP. The Board will consider this petition at its August 10, 2017, meeting. Comments on this petition should be filed with the Board of Professional Engineers, 2639 North Monroe Street, Suite B-112, Tallahassee, FL 32303, within 14 days of publication of this notice.
- Division of Hotels and Restaurants
- Water Management Districts
- Southwest Florida Water Management District
- that on June 19, 2017, it has issued an order granting a variance.
Petitioner’s Name: Green Swamp Mitigation Bank, LLC – File Tracking No. 2016060
Date Petition Filed: October 11, 2016
Rule No.: 40D-4.091, F.A.C.
Nature of the rule for which variance or waiver is sought: Variance from the requirements set forth in Appendix 4, Section 9(i)(1) of the Basis of Review for Environmental Resource Permit Applications within the Southwest Florida Water Management District, with respect to the financial responsibility requirements for the perpetual management of the Green Swamp Mitigation Bank under Permit Number 43034641.000
Date Petition Published in the Florida Administrative Register: October 13, 2016
General Basis for Agency Decision: Petitioner demonstrated substantial hardship and proposed an alternative means of achieving the purpose of the statute implemented by the rule
- that on June 19, 2017, it has issued an order granting a variance.
Petitioner’s Name: Hillsborough River Mitigation Bank, LLC – File Tracking No. 2016062
Date Petition Filed: October 11, 2016
Rule No.: 40D-4.091, F.A.C.
Nature of the rule for which variance or waiver is sought: Variance from the requirements set forth in Appendix 4, Section 9(i)(1) of the Basis of Review for Environmental Resource Permit Applications within the Southwest Florida Water Management District, with respect to the financial responsibility requirements for the perpetual management of the Hillsborough River Mitigation Bank-Phase I under Permit Number 43034658.000
Date Petition Published in the Florida Administrative Register: October 13, 2016
General Basis for Agency Decision: Petitioner demonstrated substantial hardship and proposed an alternative means of achieving the purpose of the statute implemented by the rule
- that on June 19, 2017, it has issued an order granting a variance.
Petitioner’s Name: Hillsborough River Mitigation Bank, LLC – File Tracking No. 2016059
Date Petition Filed: October 11, 2016
Rule No.: 62-342.700, F.A.C.
Nature of the rule for which variance or waiver is sought: Variance from the requirements set forth in Section 373.4136, Florida Statutes, and Rule 62-342.700, Florida Administrative Code, with respect to the financial responsibility requirements for the perpetual management of the Hillsborough River Mitigation Bank-Phase II under Permit Number 43034658.008
Date Petition Published in the Florida Administrative Register: October 13, 2016
General Basis for Agency Decision: Petitioner demonstrated substantial hardship and proposed an alternative means of achieving the purpose of the statute implemented by the rule
- that on June 19, 2017, is has issued an order granting a variance.
Petitioner’s Name: Withlacoochee Wetland Mitigation Bank, LLC – File Tracking No. 2016061
Date Petition Filed: October 11, 2016
Rule No.: 40D-4.091, F.A.C.
Nature of the rule for which variance or waiver is sought: Variance from the requirements set forth in Appendix 4, Section 9(i)(1) of the Basis of Review for Environmental Resource Permit Applications within the Southwest Florida Water Management District, with respect to the financial responsibility requirements for the perpetual management of the Withlacoochee Wetland Mitigation Bank under Permit Number 43040545.000
Date Petition Published in the Florida Administrative Register: October 13, 2016
General Basis for Agency Decision: Petitioner demonstrated substantial hardship and proposed an alternative means of achieving the purpose of the statute implemented by the rule
5. Notices of Meetings, Workshops and Public Hearings
- Department of Children and Families
- Refugee Services
- The purpose of the Jacksonville 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, July 12, 2017; 1:30 PM-3:30 PM; Jacksonville Baptist Association
2700 University Boulevard South
Jacksonville, FL 32216
- Jacksonville Baptist Association
2700 University Boulevard South
Jacksonville, FL 32216
- Regional Utility Authorities
- Tampa Bay Water - A Regional Water Supply Authority
- A public meeting of the Selection Committee Meeting for the As-Needed Hydrogeological & Hydrological Services, Contracts Nos. 2017-048 thru 2017-053. As a part of the selection process, the Selection Committee will meet to review and discuss the responses, and ranking of the firms, determine if interviews are needed and review potential interview questions.; July 7, 2017 at 9:00 a.m. (if deemed necessary); Tampa Bay Water's Administrative Offices, 2575 Enterprise Road, Clearwater, FL 33763
- Tampa Bay Water's Administrative Offices, 2575 Enterprise Road, Clearwater, FL 33763
- Other Agencies and Organizations
- The Valerin Group, Inc.
- A public hearing is being held regarding plans to improve safety in the areas of State Road (S.R.) 44/U.S. 441 at the intersections of Fern Drive in Leesburg, and Waterman Way/Nightingale Lane in Tavares, Lake County.
The project addresses operational and safety concerns in the area by converting the full median openings to directional median openings. These modifications reduce traffic conflict points at the intersections, improving safety.
The public hearing will be 5-7 p.m. Thursday, June 29, 2017, at the Holiday Inn Express & Suites Tavares-Leesburg, 3601 West Burleigh Boulevard, U.S. Highway 441, Tavares, FL 32778. There will be an open house at 5 p.m. during which staff will be available to discuss the project and answer questions, followed by the formal hearing presentation at 6 p.m., after which participants may provide their verbal comments to all present.
Participants may provide verbal comments directly to a court reporter before and after the formal presentation. Written comments can be submitted at the hearing, sent by mail to Dave Mixon, Florida Department of Transportation, District Five Traffic Operations, 719 South Woodland Boulevard, M.S. No. 562, DeLand, FL 32720, or sent by email to Dave.Mixon@dot.state.fl.us no later than May 22, 2017. All comments written and oral will become part of the project’s public record.
The draft project documents and other information will be available for public review from June 8, 2017 to July 10, 2017 at the Leesburg Public Library, 100 East Main Street, Leesburg, FL 34748, Monday-Thursday 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., Saturday 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; and at the Tavares Public Library, 314 North New Hampshire Avenue, Tavares, FL 32778, Monday and Thursday 9:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday 9:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., and Saturday 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Public participation is solicited without regard to race, color, national origin, age, sex, religion, disability or family status. Persons wishing to express their concerns relative to FDOT compliance with Title VI may do so by contacting Jennifer Smith, FDOT District Five Title VI Coordinator by phone at 386-943-5367, or via email at Jennifer.Smith2@dot.state.fl.us.
; Thursday, June 29, 2017, 5-7 p.m.; Holiday Inn Express & Suites Tavares-Leesburg
3601 Burleigh Blvd./U.S. Highway 441
Tavares, FL 32778
- Holiday Inn Express & Suites Tavares-Leesburg
3601 Burleigh Blvd./U.S. Highway 441
Tavares, FL 32778
- Regional Utility Authorities
- Tampa Bay Water - A Regional Water Supply Authority
- A public meeting of the Selection Committee Meeting for the Environmental Monitoring and Assessment Consulting Services for the Cross Bar Ranch and Cypress Bridge Wellfields, Contract Nos. 2017-046 thru 2017-047. As a part of the selection process, the Selection Committee will meet to review and discuss the responses, and ranking of the firms, determine if interviews are needed and review potential interview questions.; July 14, 2017 at 9:30 a.m.; Tampa Bay Water's Administrative Offices, 2575 Enterprise Road, Clearwater, FL 33763
- Tampa Bay Water's Administrative Offices, 2575 Enterprise Road, Clearwater, FL 33763
- Department of Business and Professional Regulation
- Florida Real Estate Appraisal Board
- To conduct a private meeting to review cases to determine probable cause and to conduct a public meeting to review cases where probable cause was previously found. Portions of the probable cause proceedings are not open to the public. All or part of this meeting may be conducted by teleconference in order to permit maximum participation of the Board members or Board counsel.; Wednesday, July 5, 2017, 9:00 a.m. Eastern Time; Zora Neale Hurston Building, 400 West Robinson Street, Suite N901, Orlando, Florida 32801
- Zora Neale Hurston Building, 400 West Robinson Street, Suite N901, Orlando, Florida 32801
- Department of State
- Division of Library and Information Services
- The Library Services and Technology Act Advisory Panel will review federal fiscal year 2017 LSTA grant applications and make recommendations for funding.
For the procedure on making a public comment during the meeting, please refer to the Division’s Public Comment Policy.
A copy of the agenda may be obtained from the DLIS website.; Monday, July 10, 2017, 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Eastern
Tuesday, July 11, 2017, 8:30 a.m. Eastern until conclusion of business; Heritage Hall (Auditorium), 500 South Bronough Street, Tallahassee, FL 32399
The meeting can also be joined online:
• Monday’s virtual meeting
• Tuesday’s virtual meeting
- Heritage Hall (Auditorium), 500 South Bronough Street, Tallahassee, FL 32399
The meeting can also be joined online:
• Monday’s virtual meeting
• Tuesday’s virtual meeting
- Department of Education
- Other Agencies and Organizations
- Gulf Consortium
- The Board of Directors of the Gulf Consortium will meet to discuss the progress of the state expenditure plan; grant management and administration; and, conduct other business.; Wednesday, June 28, 2017, 2:00pm Eastern Time; Palm Beach County Convention Center, 650 Okeechobee Blvd, West Palm Beach, FL 33401
- Palm Beach County Convention Center, 650 Okeechobee Blvd, West Palm Beach, FL 33401
- AECOM
- The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT), District One, is hosting a public hearing as part of the Project Development and Environment (PD&E) study of State Road (SR) 29 from County Road (CR) 80A (Cowboy Way) to CR 731 (Whidden Road) in Hendry and Glades Counties, Florida. The project consists of widening SR 29 to four lanes within the project limits, including the addition of a new bridge over the Caloosahatchee River. FDOT invites all members of the public to attend.; DATE AND TIME: Thursday, June 29, 2017; open house begins at 5 pm, formal hearing begins at 6 pm
; PLACE: LaBelle Civic Center, 481 Highway 80 West (behind City Hall) in LaBelle, Fl.
- PLACE: LaBelle Civic Center, 481 Highway 80 West (behind City Hall) in LaBelle, Fl.
- Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
- Division of Consumer Services
- Department of Law Enforcement
- Department of Health
- Florida Housing Finance Corporation
- Departmental
- The workshop will be held to solicit comments and suggestions from interested persons relative to Florida Housing’s proposed Request for Application (RFA) 2017-106 – Financing to Build or Rehabilitate Smaller Permanent Supportive Housing Properties for Persons with Developmental Disabilities.
The agenda and call-in information for the workshop, as well as a draft of the RFA, will be posted to the website prior to the workshop. An announcement will be issued via the Florida Housing ListServ when this information is available.; July 18, 2017, beginning at 2:30 p.m., Eastern Time.; The workshop will be available by telephone or interested parties may attend in person at Florida Housing’s offices located at 227 N. Bronough Street, Seltzer Room, Suite 6000, Tallahassee, Florida.
- The workshop will be available by telephone or interested parties may attend in person at Florida Housing’s offices located at 227 N. Bronough Street, Seltzer Room, Suite 6000, Tallahassee, Florida.
- The workshop will be held to solicit comments and suggestions from interested persons relative to Florida Housing’s proposed Request for Application (RFA) 2017-109 – Development Viability Loan Funding.
The agenda and call-in information for the workshop, as well as a draft of the RFA, will be posted to the website prior to the workshop. An announcement will be issued via the Florida Housing ListServ when this information is available.
; July 10, 2017, beginning at 2:00 p.m., Eastern Time.; The workshop will be available by telephone or interested parties may attend in person at Florida Housing’s offices located at 227 N. Bronough Street, Seltzer Room, Suite 6000, Tallahassee, Florida.
- The workshop will be available by telephone or interested parties may attend in person at Florida Housing’s offices located at 227 N. Bronough Street, Seltzer Room, Suite 6000, Tallahassee, Florida.
- The workshop will be held to solicit comments and suggestions from interested persons relative to Low Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) and State Apartment Incentive Loan (SAIL) RFA’s to be issued during the remainder of 2017 and early 2018, and the RFA process in general.
The agenda and call-in information for the workshop will be posted to the website prior to the workshop. An announcement will be issued via the Florida Housing ListServ when this information is available.
; June 29, 2017, beginning at 2:00 p.m., Eastern Time.; The workshop will be available by telephone or interested parties may attend in person at Florida Housing’s offices located at 227 N. Bronough Street, Seltzer Room, Suite 6000, Tallahassee, Florida.
- The workshop will be available by telephone or interested parties may attend in person at Florida Housing’s offices located at 227 N. Bronough Street, Seltzer Room, Suite 6000, Tallahassee, Florida.
- Executive Office of the Governor
- Other Agencies and Organizations
- Enterprise Florida, Inc.
- VHB
- Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
- Department of Business and Professional Regulation
- Board of Accountancy
- A rules development workshop will be held to discuss proposed rule amendments for Rules 61H1-27.001 and 61H1-27.002, F.A.C., and the education requirements for applicants to take the examination and become licensed as a certified public accountant in Florida.; Thursday, July 20, 2017 at 1:30 p.m., or as soon thereafter as can be heard.; Biltmore Hotel & Resort, 1200 Anastasia Avenue, Coral Gables, Florida 33134.
- Biltmore Hotel & Resort, 1200 Anastasia Avenue, Coral Gables, Florida 33134.
- Other Agencies and Organizations
6. Notices of Petitions and Dispositions Regarding Declaratory Stat
- Department of Business and Professional Regulation
- Division of Alcoholic Beverages and Tobacco
- Department of Financial Services
- Finance
- Grupo Regalii, Inc; The petition sought a declaratory statement from the Office on whether Petitioner's proposed business model (of offering an application program interface that connects service providers who provide periodic bills to consumers, such as utility and telecom businesses (" Billers"), to licensed money transmitters who accept payments from consumers. Regalii's software provides the path by which licensed money transmitters can offer real-time bill payment to consumers, even when the consumer's bills are with providers in another country) falls within the Florida Money Transmitter Statute, Chapter 560, Florida Statutes. On April 20, 2017, the Office filed the Notice of receipt of Petition for Declaratory Statement in the Florida Administrative Register, Vol. 43, No. 77. On June 20, 2017, the Petition was withdrawn.
7. Notices Regarding Bids, Proposals and Purchasing
- Department of Juvenile Justice
8. Miscellaneous
- Department of Health
- Board of Medicine
- Board of Nursing
- Departmental
- Department of State