1. Notices of Development of Proposed Rules and Negotiated Rulemaking
- Department of Business and Professional Regulation
- Board of Professional Geologists
- Department of Health
- Board of Athletic Training
2. Proposed Rules
- Department of Health
- Board of Respiratory Care
- Board of Medicine
- Department of Business and Professional Regulation
- Board of Professional Engineers
- Department of Financial Services
- OIR – Insurance Regulation
- Department of Education
3. Petitions and Dispositions Regarding Rule Variance or Waiver
- Department of Business and Professional Regulation
- Division of Hotels and Restaurants
- On July 31, 2017 the Division of Hotels and Restaurants received a Petition for a Routine Variance for Paragraph 61C-4.010(7) Florida Administrative Code and Paragraph 61C-4.010(6), Florida Administrative Code from Lila Catering Corp. located in Miami. 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. 43/148 on August 1, 2017. The Order for this Petition was signed and approved on August 17, 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 Alani Café Corp. (4315 NW 7 St Suite 30 Miami, FL 33126), 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 Lila Catering Corp. and/or Alani Café Corp. changes, an updated signed agreement for use of the bathroom facilities will be required immediately.
- On August 4, 2017 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), 2009 FDA Food Code from Point Pizza LLC located in Coral Springs. 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 the three compartment sink.
The Petition for this variance was published in Vol. 43/152 on August 7, 2017. The Order for this Petition was signed and approved on August 17, 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 wastewater holding tank for the handwash sink and the three compartment 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 sink and the three compartment sink is provided with hot and cold running water under pressure, and that the handwash sink is provided with soap, an approved hand drying device and a handwashing sign.
- Department of Health
- Division of Environmental Health
- On July 5, 2017, the Department of Health issued an order in response to a petition for a variance filed on March 10, 2017, by Johnny Velasco, REHS, CP-FS, representing Advanced Fresh Concepts Franchise Corp., regarding the "Sushi Rice and Raw Animal Products". Petitioner sought a variance from Rule subsections 64E-11.004(2) and (8), Florida Administrative Code, which requires all potentially hazardous foods to be kept at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below or 140 degrees Fahrenheit or above, except during necessary periods of preparation and storage, as well as, raw fish and seafood products be cooked to an internal temperature of 145 degrees Fahrenheit or above for at least 15 seconds. Notice of the petition was published in the March 24, 2017, edition of the Florida Administrative Register.
The Department found that the Petitioner demonstrated that the underlying intent of the statute could be achieved by alternative means and that strict application of the rules would create a substantial hardship in the Petitioner's particular circumstance. Therefore, pursuant to the requirements of section 120.542(2), Florida Statutes, the Department GRANTED W/CONDITIONS Petitioner's request for a variance.
- Public Service Commission
- Department of Business and Professional Regulation
- Division of Hotels and Restaurants
- Regency Palms Condominium, license number 104087, located at 5065 Royal Palms Way, New Port Richey, FL 34652 (VW2017-102) and a petition for Regency Palms Condominiums, license number 105584, located at 5089 Royal Palms Way, New Port Richey, FL 34652 (VW2017-101). License number 105584 is issued to Royal Palms Way, not Regency Palm Condominiums and will herein be referred to as Royal Palms Way. For both petitions, Petitioner sought an emergency variance of the requirements of ASME A17.1b-2009, Sections 2.2.2.5, 3.27.4, 5.2.1.2, and 5.2.2.14, as adopted by 61C-5.001(1), Florida Administrative Code, due to the elevators being manufactured to a newer code, which poses a significant economic/financial hardship.
Notice of Correction to Notice of Petition:
On June 29, 2017, a Notice of Petition was advertised for Regency Palms Condominiums (VW2017-102) and incorrectly identified the petition as VW2017-101. The Notice of Petition intended to address both petitions VW2017-101 and VW2017-102.
4. Notices of Meetings, Workshops and Public Hearings
- Other Agencies and Organizations
- Quest Corporation of America, Inc.
- Financial Project ID Numbers: 435804-1-22-01 and 231932-1-22-01
Efficient Transportation Decision Making (ETDM) Numbers: 14180 and 14181
Project Description: Project Development and Environment (PD&E) Studies
I-95 at SR 804/Boynton Beach Boulevard Interchange and I-95 at Gateway Boulevard Interchange in Palm Beach County
A PD&E study is FDOT’s process to evaluate the social, economic and environmental impacts associated with a planned transportation improvement project. The purpose of this project is to enhance overall traffic operations at the existing interchanges of I-95 at Boynton Beach Boulevard and I-95 at Gateway Boulevard, by providing improvements to achieve acceptable traffic levels in the future, within the study limits.
The environmental review, consultation, and other actions required by applicable federal environmental laws for this project are being, or have been, carried out by the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) pursuant to 23 U.S.C. 327 and a Memorandum of Understanding dated December 14, 2016 and executed by the Federal Highway Administration and FDOT.
The Public Hearing will begin at 5:30 p.m. as an open house. A formal presentation will begin at 6 p.m., followed by a comment period. Persons wishing to submit written statements or other exhibits, in place of or in addition to oral statements, may do so at the hearing or by sending them to Mr. Thuc H. Le, PE, FDOT Project Manager, 3400 West Commercial Boulevard, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309. All exhibits or statements postmarked on or before September 8, 2017, will become part of the Public Hearing record. In the event the Public Hearing cannot be held on August 29, 2017, due to severe weather or other unforeseen conditions, it will be held on the alternate date of Tuesday, September 5, 2017, at the same time and place.
The project documents will be available to the public for review beginning on Tuesday, August 8, 2017, at the Literacy Coalition of Palm Beach County, 3651 Quantum Boulevard, Boynton Beach, FL 33426 (Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.), and the Boynton Beach City Library, 208 Seacrest Boulevard, Boynton Beach, FL 33435 (Monday through Thursday, 9 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.; Saturday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., closed on Friday and Sunday). The documents will remain on display through Friday, September 8, 2017. The documents will also be available for review on the website at www.95gatewayboynton.com.
Public participation is solicited without regard to race, color, national origin, age, sex, religion, disability, or family status.
; Tuesday, August 29, 2017, Open House 5:30 p.m., Formal Presentation 6 p.m.; Boynton Beach Civic Center, 128 E. Ocean Avenue, Boynton Beach, FL 33435
- Boynton Beach Civic Center, 128 E. Ocean Avenue, Boynton Beach, FL 33435
- Department of Education
- University of South Florida
- Center for Urban Transportation Research
REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL
Transit Research Inspection Procurement Services (TRIPS)
CONTRACT TRIPS-MD-17-RFP
MEDIUM DUTY TYPE TRANSIT VEHICLES
Notice is hereby given that the University of South Florida, Center for Urban Transportation Research, representing the Florida Department of Transportation, will receive sealed proposals for the manufacture and delivery of the following 2017 model year vehicle type:
MEDIUM DUTY
TYPE TRANSIT VEHICLES Minimum Maximum
0 500
The quantities reflect the immediate and foreseeable needs of transit agencies within Florida and were determined by using the most recent State of Florida Program of Projects, historical data from previous Florida Department of Transportation contracts, Agency(s) requests, and Agency(s) vehicle replacement schedules. All or part of the quantity of vehicles stated herein may be assigned to other public transit agencies desiring to purchase the same equipment specified in Part 2 of this solicitation. The TRIPS program reserves the right to reject any and all proposals, or any part of any or all proposals.
A pre-proposal meeting will be held September 20, 2017, 10:00 a.m., at Big Bend Transit, 2201 Eisenhower Street, Tallahassee, FL 32305. Although optional, it is highly recommended prospective proposers attend, due to the known complexities of this solicitation. The meeting will be held in the conference room. A conference line will be available for those unable to attend; (800) 832-0736: PIN/Room Number #8915826.
Primary distribution of this Request For Proposal is digital: RFP may be downloaded from the TRIPS website, Upcoming RFP’s tab, at http://tripsflorida.org/rfps.html Copies of the RFP may also be obtained from William Mayer, TRIPS Program Manager, University of South Florida, Center for Urban Transportation Research, 4202 E. Fowler Ave., CUT 100, Tampa, Florida, 33620, (813) 974-6693 wmayer@cutr.usf.edu.
Sealed proposals, an original, eight (8) copies and an electronic, must be received at the above address (Attn: William Mayer) not later than 3:30 PM EST, November 1, 2017
The successful proposer will be required to comply with all Equal Opportunity Laws and Regulations, Buy America Laws, Chapter 287 of the Florida Statutes and all other applicable Federal and State regulations.
; September 20, 2017, 10:00 am; Big Bend Transit, 2201 Eisenhower Street, Tallahassee, FL 32305
- Big Bend Transit, 2201 Eisenhower Street, Tallahassee, FL 32305
- Department of Business and Professional Regulation
- Florida Real Estate Appraisal Board
- Official business of the Appraisal Board - topics include, but are not limited to, proposed legislation affecting Chapter 475, Part II, F.S., Chapter 61J1, F.A.C. rule amendments, budget discussions, education issues, summary of applicants, petitions for declaratory statement, petitions for rule variance/waiver, and disciplinary actions. All or part of this meeting will be conducted as a teleconference in order to permit maximum participation of the Board members or Board counsel.; Tuesday, August 29, 2017 at 9:30 a.m. Eastern Time; Teleconference meeting to be facilitated from Zora Neale Hurston Building, North Tower, Suite N901, 400 W. Robinson St., Orlando, FL 32801. Teleconference number: 888-670-3525; Participant code: 680-556-1481.
- Teleconference meeting to be facilitated from Zora Neale Hurston Building, North Tower, Suite N901, 400 W. Robinson St., Orlando, FL 32801. Teleconference number: 888-670-3525; Participant code: 680-556-1481.
- Other Agencies and Organizations
- Florida Development Finance Corporation
- This meeting will discuss the following:
• Meeting Minutes: 5/2/17, 5/3/17, 7/27/17
• Resolution No. 17-08 – R-PACE Final Documents
• Nomination for Treasurer of the Board
• Other Business / Project Updates
; Thursday, August 24, 2017
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM; Enterprise Florida, Inc.
South Conference Room
800 N. Magnolia Avenue
Suite 1100
Orlando, FL 32803
Dial-In Number: 1-800-501-8979, Access Code 9565695
- Enterprise Florida, Inc.
South Conference Room
800 N. Magnolia Avenue
Suite 1100
Orlando, FL 32803
Dial-In Number: 1-800-501-8979, Access Code 9565695
- Board of Governors
- Departmental
- The Board and its committees will meet to conduct the regular business of the Board.; August 30, 2017, 1:30 p.m. and August 31, 2017, 8:30 a.m.; University of Florida, Emerson Alumni Hall, President's Ballroom B, 1938 W. University Ave., Gainesville, FL 32611
- University of Florida, Emerson Alumni Hall, President's Ballroom B, 1938 W. University Ave., Gainesville, FL 32611
- Department of Children and Families
- Family Safety and Preservation Program
- Regional Planning Councils
- East Central Florida Regional Planning Council
- Regular bi-monthly meeting of the Executive Committee; Wednesday, September 20, 2017, 9:00 a.m.; 455 N. Garland Avenue, 2nd Floor Conference Room, Orlando, FL 32801
- 455 N. Garland Avenue, 2nd Floor Conference Room, Orlando, FL 32801
- Regular bi-monthly meeting of the East Central Florida Regional Planning Council; Wednesday, September 20, 2017, 10:00 a.m.; 455 N. Garland Avenue, 2nd Floor Conference Room, Orlando, FL 32801
- 455 N. Garland Avenue, 2nd Floor Conference Room, Orlando, FL 32801
- Other Agencies and Organizations
- Florida Association of Court Clerks
- Department of Health
- Division of Environmental Health
- DOH Public Swimming Pool Advisory Board will review, discuss and make recommendations to the department regarding applications submitted by owners/agents for variance from the state’s public swimming pool codes.; September 13, 2017, 9:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m., ET or when completed, whichever is first.; DOH-Orange County Health Dept. auditorium, 6101 Lake Ellenor Drive, Orlando, 32809. Recorded teleconference attendance call-in phone number is: 1(888)670-3525, participant passcode: 770-804-4610, then#
- DOH-Orange County Health Dept. auditorium, 6101 Lake Ellenor Drive, Orlando, 32809. Recorded teleconference attendance call-in phone number is: 1(888)670-3525, participant passcode: 770-804-4610, then#
- Water Management Districts
- St. Johns River Water Management District
- Department of Environmental Protection
- Departmental
- This is a meeting of the OSTDS advisory committee associated with the Silver Springs and Rainbow Springs Basin Management Action Plans (BMAP). Meeting items will include technical discussions on possible approaches for addressing onsite sewage treatment disposal system loadings to the Silver and Rainbow Springs basins. The Department will present revised results for the Nitrogen Source Inventory Loading Tool.; Thursday, August 31, 2017, 9:00 a.m.; Marion County Growth Management, 2710 East Silver Springs Boulevard, Ocala, FL 34470
- Marion County Growth Management, 2710 East Silver Springs Boulevard, Ocala, FL 34470
- This is a meeting for the Silver Springs and Rainbow Springs Basin Management Action Plans. The department will present revised nitrogen source results and proposed reductions in nitrogen loading for both the Silver Springs and Rainbow Springs basins. The St. Johns River Water Management District will present a modeling technique for predicting areas of spring’s basins with elevated ground water nitrate levels. The meeting is open to the public.; August 31, 2017, 1:30 p.m.; Marion County Growth Management, 2710 East Silver Springs Boulevard, Ocala, FL 34470
- Marion County Growth Management, 2710 East Silver Springs Boulevard, Ocala, FL 34470
- Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission
- State Board of Administration
- Departmental
- Regularly scheduled meeting of the Participant Local Government Advisory Council. The PLGAC is a six-member advisory council, which reviews the administration of the Local Government Surplus Funds Trust Fund (aka Florida PRIME) and makes recommendations regarding such administration to the Trustees. The Council operates under S. 218.409 (10)(a) of the Florida Statutes.; Thursday, September 21, 2017, 11:00 a.m.; 1801 Hermitage Boulevard, Emerald Coast Room, Tallahassee, Florida 32308; check in at the reception desk; on-site parking available.
- 1801 Hermitage Boulevard, Emerald Coast Room, Tallahassee, Florida 32308; check in at the reception desk; on-site parking available.
- Department of Business and Professional Regulation
- Board of Employee Leasing Companies
- Commission for the Transportation Disadvantaged
- Departmental
- To discuss regular Commission Business; August 31, 2017, 9:00 a.m. Until Completion.; Renaissance Orlando, 6677 Sea Harbor Dr, Orlando, FL 3282, Dial in Number (888) 670-3525. Conference Code: 1383090556
- Renaissance Orlando, 6677 Sea Harbor Dr, Orlando, FL 3282, Dial in Number (888) 670-3525. Conference Code: 1383090556
- Department of Environmental Protection
- Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
- Florida Forest Service
- Florida Forest Service Programs; August 29, 2017, 1:00 pm CDT; Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort, Baytowne Conference Center, 9300 Emerald Coast Parkway West, Destin, Florida 32550-7268
- Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort, Baytowne Conference Center, 9300 Emerald Coast Parkway West, Destin, Florida 32550-7268
- Department of Management Services
- Department of Health
5. Notices of Petitions and Dispositions Regarding Declaratory Stat
- Department of Health
- Board of Optometry
- Kenneth W. Lawson, O.D.,; The Notice of Petition for Declaratory Statement was published in Volume 40, No. 123, of the June 27, 2017, Florida Administrative Register. The Petitioner sought the Board’s opinion on whether the following activities would be deemed to be in violation of cited optometry statutes and rule: (a) becoming an owner of a vision care network company co-owned by laypersons; and (b) contracting with a vision care network company not owned by a licensed optometrist to render optometry covered services to members of HMOs contracted with the network. The Board considered the Petition at its meeting held on July 19, 2017, in Lake Buena Vista, Florida. The Board’s Order was filed on August 4, 2017. The Petition filed in this cause is in substantial compliance with the provisions of Section 120.565, F.S., and Rule 28-105.0022, F.S. Based upon the facts contained in the Petition and the testimony of Petitioner, the Board has determined that the operation of a vision care network company does not constitute the practice of optometry, and there is no prohibition on a licensed optometrist taking an ownership interest in a vision care network company co-owned with persons not licensed to practice optometry.
6. Notice of Petitions and Dispositions Regarding the Validity of R
- Department of Economic Opportunity
7. Notices Regarding Bids, Proposals and Purchasing
- Other Agencies and Organizations
- Florida Polytechnic University
8. Miscellaneous
- Agency for Health Care Administration
- Department of State