1. Notices of Development of Proposed Rules and Negotiated Rulemaking
- Department of Health
- Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
2. Proposed Rules
- Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission
- Marine Fisheries
- NOAA Fisheries approved a rule increasing the commercial minimum size limit from 22 to 24 inches total length for gag grouper in federal waters of the Gulf of Mexico (see 50 C.F.R. §622.37(b)(1) as of July 23, 2018). This change was requested by Florida commercial grouper fishermen and will make the Gulf commercial size limit consistent with the size limit in the Atlantic Ocean. The purpose of these rules is to achieve consistency between the Commission’s gag grouper regulations and regulations in federal waters of the Gulf of Mexico.
The effect of the rule amendment is that state and federal regulations can be applied more consistently to recreational fishing activity for gag grouper in the Gulf of Mexico. In addition, a 24-inch total length commercial minimum size limit for gag grouper in state waters of the Gulf of Mexico would match the current size limit for recreational harvest, as well as for commercial harvest in state and federal waters of the Atlantic Ocean, making regulations more consistent across both coasts which would improve enforceability and understanding of rules.
Rule 68B-14.0035, F.A.C. (Size Limits: Amberjacks, Black Sea Bass, Gray Triggerfish, Grouper, Hogfish, Red Porgy, Snapper) would be amended to specify a 24-inch total length minimum size limit for gag grouper commercially harvested in the Gulf of Mexico.
- Due of Comment: 7/19/2018
3. Notices of Changes, Corrections and Withdrawals
- Department of Education
- Department of Health
4. Emergency Rules
- Department of the Lottery
5. Petitions and Dispositions Regarding Rule Variance or Waiver
- Department of Health
- Board of Nursing
- Board of Chiropractic Medicine
- of the issuance of an Order regarding the Petition for Variance or Waiver, filed on August 14, 2017, by Aaron Taylor, D.C. The Notice of Petition for Variance or Waiver was published in Vol. 43, No. 164, of the August 23, 2017, Florida Administrative Register. Petitioner sought a variance from or a waiver of Rule 64B2-13.004(3), F.A.C, specifically waiving the criteria for approval of an online continuing education course. The Board considered the instant Petition at a duly-noticed public meeting held on September 25, 2017, by telephone conference call. The Board’s Order, filed on June 8, 2018, denied the petition as moot because the Board approved the continuing education course in another proceeding.
- Department of Business and Professional Regulation
- Division of Hotels and Restaurants
- an Emergency Variance for Paragraph 61C-4.010(7) Florida Administrative Code and Paragraph 61C-4.010(6), Florida Administrative Code from Deliziosa Inc. located in Hollywood. 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 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.
- On June 18, 2018 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 Miss Saigon Deli LLC located in Titusville. 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. 44/119 on June 19, 2018. The Order for this Petition was signed and approved on June 27, 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 the bathrooms located within Central Square Salon & Barber Shop (3470 S Hopkins Ave Titusville, FL 32780), 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 Miss Saigon Deli (Miss Saigon Deli LLC) and/or Central Square Salon & Barber Shop (Allan T. Griffith) changes, an updated signed agreement for use of the bathroom facilities will be required immediately.
- Department of Transportation
6. Notices of Meetings, Workshops and Public Hearings
- Water Management Districts
- South Florida Water Management District
- Other Agencies and Organizations
- Sunshine State One Call of Florida
- HML Public Outreach
- The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) District Six will hold a Public Meeting for a bridge rehabilitation and safety project on State Road (SR) A1A/MacArthur Causeway East Bridge (bridge number 870077) from Terminal Island to Alton Road in the City of Miami Beach to discuss the project. The project identification number is 436522-1-52-01. The public meeting will follow an informal format allowing the public to arrive at any time from 6 p.m. and 8 p.m. Graphic displays will be shown during the meeting, and FDOT representatives will provide an overview of the project and will be available to answer questions.; 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., Wednesday, July 11, 2018; City of Miami Beach City Hall, Commission Chambers, 3rd floor
1700 Convention Center Drive
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
- City of Miami Beach City Hall, Commission Chambers, 3rd floor
1700 Convention Center Drive
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
- State Board of Administration
- Departmental
- A Notice of Proposed Rule for Rule 19-8.028, F.A.C., Reimbursement Premium Formula, was published on June 14, 2018, providing the public with 21 days from that date to request a rule hearing. If a rule hearing is timely requested, the Advisory Council will meet by conference call on July 9, 2018, to review comments made by the public at the rule hearing. In addition, other general business of the Council may be addressed.; July 9, 2018, 1:30 p.m. (ET) until conclusion of meeting.; Persons wishing to participate may dial (888) 670-3525 and enter conference code 7135858151.
- Persons wishing to participate may dial (888) 670-3525 and enter conference code 7135858151.
- Department of Health
- Departmental
- Established in section 397.33, Florida Statutes, the Drug Policy Advisory Council reviews and analyzes the impacts of substance abuse in the State and makes recommendations for the implementation of a state drug control strategy.; Thursday, July 19, 2018, from 8:30 to 4:00 p.m., EST; Betty Easley Conference Center, 4075 Esplanade Way, Room 182, Tallahassee, FL 32399
- Betty Easley Conference Center, 4075 Esplanade Way, Room 182, Tallahassee, FL 32399
- Commission on Ethics
- Department of Business and Professional Regulation
- Board of Pilot Commissioners
- Regional Planning Councils
- South Florida Regional Planning Council
- Any Generally Consistent Comprehensive Plan Amendment Review received prior to the meeting; Any Generally Inconsistent Comprehensive Plan Amendment Review received prior to the meeting; General Council Business.; Monday, July 23, 2018, 10:30 a.m.; Hollywood Branch Library, 2600 Hollywood Boulevard, Multi-Purpose Room, Hollywood, FL 33020
- Hollywood Branch Library, 2600 Hollywood Boulevard, Multi-Purpose Room, Hollywood, FL 33020
- Water Management Districts
- Southwest Florida Water Management District
- 2018 Environmental Permitting Summer School - SWFWMD Governing Board members may attend.; Tuesday, July 17, 2018, 11:00 am – Friday, July 20, 2018; JW Marriott Marco Island, 400 S. Collier Blvd., Marco Island, FL 34145
- JW Marriott Marco Island, 400 S. Collier Blvd., Marco Island, FL 34145
- Other Agencies and Organizations
- PANHANDLE PUBLIC LIBRARY COOPERATIVE SYSTEM
- Department of Health
- Department of Business and Professional Regulation
- Florida Real Estate Commission
- NOTICE OF TIME CHANGE: The Probable Cause Panel will meet 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. All or part of this meeting may be conducted as a teleconference in order to permit maximum participation of the Probable Cause Panel or its counsel.; Thursday, July 19, 2018, 10:00 a.m. or as soonest thereafter as possible.; Zora Neale Hurston Building, North Tower, Suite N901, 400 West Robinson Street, Orlando, Florida 32801
- Zora Neale Hurston Building, North Tower, Suite N901, 400 West Robinson Street, Orlando, Florida 32801
- Water Management Districts
- Southwest Florida Water Management District
- Other Agencies and Organizations
- Florida Independent Living Council
- Florida Telecommunications Relay, Inc.
- Water Management Districts
- South Florida Water Management District
- Department of Health
- Board of Nursing Home Administrators
7. Notices of Petitions and Dispositions Regarding Declaratory Stat
- Department of Financial Services
8. Notices Regarding Bids, Proposals and Purchasing
- Department of Environmental Protection
- Regional Planning Councils
- North Central Florida Regional Planning Council
9. Miscellaneous
- Agency for Health Care Administration
- Department of Environmental Protection
- Beaches and Coastal Systems
- Department of State