Vol. 36, No. 3 (01/22/2010), Florida Administrative Register

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Vol. 36, No. 3 (01/22/2010)

1. Notices of Development of Proposed Rules and Negotiated Rulemaking

Public Service Commission
- Departmental
  - To codify Commission policy on communication with parties and interested persons. Undocketed.
Department of Transportation
- Departmental
  - The proposed amendments will establish payment options for years in which annual fees increase by more than 20%.
Department of Corrections
- Departmental
  - Rule amended to clarify that only inmates who are found guilty of disciplinary reports on or after July 15, 2009 are eligible for the shortened ineligibility periods that were promulgated on that date. The change is necessary to clarify that the ...
Department of Financial Services
- Division of Accounting and Auditing
  - Proposed Rule 69I-44.022, F.A.C., incorporates a form into the Department’s rules for the reporting of the unclaimed funds in accordance with Sections 43.19, 402.17, 550.1645, 705.103, 732.107, 733.816 and 744.534, Florida Statutes.
Department of Health
- Division of Emergency Preparedness and Community Support
  - To obtain public input on the apportionment of trauma centers within Trauma Service Area 1.
Department of Financial Services
- Division of Accounting and Auditing
  - The registration forms codified in Rule 69I-20.001, F.A.C., are being amended, in part, to clarify that the applicant must provide the federal tax identification number of the applicant’s employer rather than the applicant’s social security number ...
Department of Health
- Board of Physical Therapy Practice
  - To change the name of the Jurisprudence Exam, place a time limit on valid scores, and change the application.
  - To change the name of the Jurisprudence Exam and to place a time limit on valid scores.
Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
- Division of Standards
  - The purpose of these rule amendments is: (1) to update and adopt current standards for the inspection of amusement rides (2) to revise Fair Rides Inspection Forms for the purpose of correcting revision dates & adopting changes to those forms adopted ...
Department of Health
- Board of Physical Therapy Practice
  - To make all deadlines in citations consistent.
Department of Community Affairs
- Division of Community Planning
  - The purpose and effect are to amend the rule to provide greater detail and explanation relating to the statutory requirements that the future land use element be based upon the amount of land required to accommodate anticipated growth and the ...
Department of Education
- State Board of Education
Department of Health
- Board of Physical Therapy Practice
  - To move the special testing accommodations questions to another part of the application.
Agency for Health Care Administration
- Medicaid
  - The purpose of the amendment to Rule 59G-4.230, F.A.C., is to incorporate by reference the Florida Medicaid Physician Services Coverage and Limitations Handbook, January 2010. The effect of the update will provide for new Medicaid policy that allows ...
Department of Health
- Board of Physical Therapy Practice
  - To establish the amount of continuing education credit that will be given for college courses.
Department of Corrections
- Departmental
  - The purpose and effect of the proposed rule is to: clarify the grounds for suspension or revocation of an inmate law clerk certification; clarify the process for reinstating a law clerk certification that was suspended due to inactivity; specify ...
  - The purpose and effect of the proposed rule is to include in the list of priority positions staff members who are duty wardens and whose duty station is an institution.
Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
- Division of Agricultural Environmental Services
  - To provide an electronic web-based means of complying with the requirement to notify the Department of a structural fumigation 24 hours in advance and to clarify precautions requiring inspections and sealing between fumigated structures.
  - To provide a reference for the Application For New Or Amended Pesticide Product Brand Registration (DACS-13342, Rev. 12/09) and the Application For Reregistration Pesticide Product Brand(s) (DACS-13501, Rev. 12/09), not previously referenced in rule ...
Department of Business and Professional Regulation
- Board of Cosmetology
  - The purpose for amendment to this rule is to separate the requirements for hair removal training and from that to facial training to make the requirements more easily distinguishable for prospective licensees and licensees.

2. Proposed Rules

Department of Health
- Division of Health Access and Tobacco
  - The Department of Health, Brain and Spinal Cord Injury Program is proposing revisions to its current rules and proposing three additional rules under Chapter 64I, F.A.C. The purpose of the proposed revisions and new rules is to the clarify and add ...
    - Due of Comment: 2/12/2010
- Board of Acupuncture
  - The Board proposes the review the application form and makes any necessary changes.
    - Due of Comment: 2/12/2010
- Division of Environmental Health
  - In 1996, the Department of Health and Rehabilitative Services (HRS), repealed Chapter 10D-7, of the Florida Administrative Code. In June, 2006, the First District Court of Appeal, affirmed the decision of a lower court, which held that HRS’ repeal ...
    - Due of Comment: 2/12/2010
Department of Financial Services
- Division of Accounting and Auditing
  - Proposed Rule 69I-20.041, F.A.C., creates an unclaimed property reporting manual for use by holders of unclaimed property. The manual contains information that holders will need to properly report and remit unclaimed property to the Department.
    - Due of Comment: 2/12/2010
Department of Business and Professional Regulation
- Barbers' Board
  - The proposed rule amendment would change annual inspections to biennial inspections.
    - Due of Comment: 2/12/2010
Department of Health
- Board of Medicine
  - The proposed rule amendment is intended to address the five most mis-diagnosed conditions for purposes of the medical errors course required for initial licensure.
    - Due of Comment: 2/12/2010
  - The proposed rule is intended to incorporate the application form and set forth the requirements for dispensing practitioners.
    - Due of Comment: 2/12/2010
- Board of Chiropractic Medicine
  - The Board proposes the rule amendment in order to clarify the deadline for notifying a change of address.
    - Due of Comment: 2/12/2010
  - The Board proposes the rule amendment in order to clarify the guidelines for the disposition of disciplinary cases.
    - Due of Comment: 2/12/2010
Department of Financial Services
- Division of Funeral, Cemetery, and Consumer Services
  - The purpose of the proposed amendment is to adopt three new forms that can be used by funeral establishments, direct disposal establishments and cinerator facilities to report a change of location and request an inspection of the new location by the ...
    - Due of Comment: 2/12/2010
Department of Business and Professional Regulation
- Regulatory Council of Community Association Managers
  - The proposed rule is necessary to modify the standards of professional conduct.
    - Due of Comment: 2/12/2010
Department of Health
- Board of Podiatric Medicine
  - The Board proposes to clarify the existing rule language as to the continuing education requirement.
    - Due of Comment: 2/12/2010
  - The Board proposes to amend the existing rule to replace the term “American Podiatry Medical Association” to “American Podiatric Medical Association” and the term “Council on Podiatry Education” with “Council on Podiatric Medical Education”.
    - Due of Comment: 2/12/2010
- Board of Osteopathic Medicine
  - The Board proposes the rule amendment to modify the language including clarifying the definition of prevention of medical errors course.
    - Due of Comment: 2/12/2010
- Board of Physical Therapy Practice
  - To rearrange the application so that confidential information can be protected.
    - Due of Comment: 2/12/2010
- Board of Osteopathic Medicine
  - The Board proposes the rule amendment to delete unnecessary language and to add new language to clarify violations and penalties.
    - Due of Comment: 2/12/2010
  - The Board proposes the rule amendment to modify rule language to clarify citations fines and penalties.
    - Due of Comment: 2/12/2010
  - The Board proposes the rule amendment to incorporate by reference the updated application for registration as an Osteopathic Physician in training, DH-MQA 1172 (Revised 11/09).
    - Due of Comment: 2/12/2010
- Board of Physical Therapy Practice
  - To update the guidelines to accommodate new violations created in Section 456.072, F.S.
    - Due of Comment: 2/12/2010
  - To update the form to add questions to implement Section 456.0635, F.S., and to rearrange sections of the form.
    - Due of Comment: 2/12/2010
Department of Corrections
- Departmental
  - The purpose and effect of the proposed rule is to clarify that inmates on community custody status are eligible to be considered for furlough, to update form names and numbers, and to amend for grammatical accuracy.
    - Due of Comment: 2/12/2010
Department of Health
- Board of Physical Therapy Practice
  - To update the form to add questions to implement Section 456.0635, F.S., and to rearrange sections of the form.
    - Due of Comment: 2/12/2010
Department of Corrections
- Departmental
  - The purpose and effect of the proposed rule is to: clarify the circumstances under which an inmate may receive more than 15 pages of additional written materials; eliminate the color restrictions on incoming mail; clarify that address labels may ...
    - Due of Comment: 2/12/2010
Department of State
- Division of Elections
  - The purpose of the proposed changes is to clarify the content of the notice of rights to provisional ballot voters as relates to their right to present evidence of eligibility in order to have their ballot counted and their right to find out if ...
    - Due of Comment: 2/12/2010

3. Notices of Changes, Corrections and Withdrawals

Department of Education
- State Board of Education
Department of Children and Families
- Family Safety and Preservation Program
  - Definitions, Behavioral Health Services, Authority to Provide Psychotropic Medications to Children and Youth in Out-of-Home Care Placements, Parental and Caregiver Involvement, Medication Monitoring, Special Requirements for Children Ages Birth ...
Department of Elder Affairs
- Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program
  - Definitions, Purpose, Prohibitions, Procedures
Department of Health
- Board of Pharmacy
  - Negative Drug Formulary
- Board of Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology
  - Provisional License; Requirements
Department of Financial Services
- Division of State Fire Marshal
  - Regional Access, Compliance Dates
Department of Business and Professional Regulation
- Division of Hotels and Restaurants
  - Sanitation and Safety Requirements
Department of Corrections
- Departmental
  - Use of Force
Department of Children and Families
- Agency for Persons with Disabilities
  - Tier Waivers, Tier One Waiver, Tier Two Waiver, Tier Three Waiver, Tier Four Waiver
Department of Business and Professional Regulation
- Board of Accountancy
  - Application for Foreign Licensure Examination
- Regulatory Council of Community Association Managers
  - Standards of Professional Conduct
- Board of Accountancy
  - Standards for Accountants Services on Prospective Financial Statements
Department of Health
- Board of Psychology
  - Supervised Experience Requirements
Department of Revenue
- Property Tax Oversight Program
  - Taxpayer Rights in Value Adjustment Board Proceedings, Informal Conference Procedures, Definitions, Composition of the Value Adjustment Board, Duties of the Board, Clerk of the Value Adjustment Board, Role of the Clerk of the Value Adjustment Board, ...
Department of Management Services
- Agency for Workforce Innovation
  - Definitions Relating to Emergency Unemployment Compensation, Emergency Unemployment Compensation, Emergency Unemployment Compensation Individual Accounts, How to Apply for Emergency Unemployment Compensation
Department of Revenue
- Property Tax Oversight Program
  - Index to Forms

4. Emergency Rules

Department of the Lottery
- Departmental
  - Payment of Prizes.

5. Petitions and Dispositions Regarding Rule Variance or Waiver

Other Agencies and Organizations
- Broward County Permitting, Licensing & Consumer Protection
  - an emergency temporary variance until December 20, 2012, in order to raise funds and have the work performed necessary to bring elevators into compliance with ASME A17.3, Rules 2.7.4 & 3.11.3, pertaining to Fire Control Operations, from Lee Rigby on ...
Department of Business and Professional Regulation
- Division of Hotels and Restaurants
  - a temporary variance from A17.3, Section 3.11.3, as adopted by Chapter 30, Section 3001.2 Florida Building Code adopted by paragraph 61C-5.001(1)(a), F.A.C. The petitioner, Lake Destiny Executive Center, Maitland, FL, and location of the Serial ...
Department of Children and Families
- Family Safety and Preservation Program
  - waiver of subsection 65C-15.010(3), F.A.C., from Axis Adoption & Consulting Services, Inc., assigned Case No.: 09-043W. Subsection 65C-15.010(3), F.A.C. requires a licensed child-placing agency to annually obtain an audit of its financial records.
Department of Health
- Division of Medical Quality Assurance
  - emergency waiver from Walgreen Co., 104 Wilmot Road, Deerfield, IL 60015, pursuant to Section 120.542, F.S. Petitioner is seeking an emergency waiver from subsection 64B-1.003(9), F.A.C., as to the thirty (30) day re-test requirement. Petitioner ...
Department of Business and Professional Regulation
- Division of Hotels and Restaurants
  - The Request for Variance is withdrawn by the petitioner, Dave Gibson, Hammock Beach Resort, as specified in Section 120.542, Florida Statutes, titled Petition for Variances and Waivers (VW 2009-455).
- Board of Cosmetology
  - waiver or variance of subsections 61G5-20.002(3) and (6), F.A.C., filed by M&S Business Solutions One, Inc., d/b/a Eyebrow Designer 21, seeking full waiver or variance of subsections 61G5-20.002(3) and (6), F.A.C.
Department of Health
- Board of Acupuncture
  - waiver or variance filed by Natalie Anne Doliner, seeking a waiver or variance of Rule 64B1-4.0011, F.A.C., with respect to the necessary documents for licensure application. Petitioner requests that the education credits she received at the Florida ...
Public Service Commission
- Departmental
  - waiver of Rule 25-4.0185, Florida Administrative Code. Docket No.: 090550-TL – Petition for variance from Rules 25-4.0185 and 25-4.073, F.A.C. by Verizon Florida LLC. Rule 25-4.0185, F.A.C., requires a local exchange company to collect and report ...
  - waiver of Rule 25-4.0185, Florida Administrative Code. Docket No.: 090552-TL – Petition for modification of Service Guarantee Program by Embarq Florida, Inc. d/b/a CenturyLink. The rule requires a local exchange company to report information ...
Florida Housing Finance Corporation
- Departmental
  - Waiver of Part III.D.1.f. of the 2006 Rental Recovery Loan Program Instructions to Provide Specific Features in Units Developed for Elderly Residents from Village Allapattah Phase II, LLC. The petition is seeking a waiver of the requirement to ...
Department of Health
- Board of Medicine
  - waiver or variance filed by Mohamad Isam Abdelazim, M.D., from subsection 64B8-4.009(5), F.A.C., with regard to the requirement for submission of documentation of medical education directly from Petitioner’s medical school. Comments on this petition ...
Department of Business and Professional Regulation
- Division of Hotels and Restaurants
  - an emergency temporary variance from A17.3, Section 3.11.3, as adopted by Chapter 30, Section 3001.2 Florida Building Code adopted by paragraph 61C-5.001(1)(a), F.A.C. The petitioner, Snell Arcade, St. Petersburg, FL, and location of the Serial ...

6. Notices of Meetings, Workshops and Public Hearings

Department of Environmental Protection
- Departmental
  - The Florida Oceans and Coastal Council will meet to further its duties under the Oceans and Coastal Resources Act.; Monday, February 8, 2010, 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 Noon; 1(888)808-6959, Conference Code: 4513843#
    - Hearing Meeting: 1(888)808-6959, Conference Code: 4513843#
Regional Planning Councils
- East Central Florida Regional Planning Council
  - Regular monthly meeting of the Executive Director Committee to discuss the upcoming February 17, 2010 Council Meeting (visit our website at www.ecfrpc.org for map and directions).; Monday, February 8, 2010, 8:30 a.m.; ECFRPC Offices, 309 Cranes ...
    - Hearing Meeting: ECFRPC Offices, 309 Cranes Roost Blvd., Suite 2000, Altamonte Springs, Florida 32701
Department of Environmental Protection
- Departmental
  - This will be the ninth meeting of an advisory committee composed of technical experts from government and private industry to help develop compliance assistance educational materials for the generation, segregation, packaging, transport, and ...
    - Hearing Meeting: Videoconferencing Rooms as follows: Bob Martinez Center, 2600 Blair Stone Road, Tallahassee, FL 32399, Video Conference Room 609, 2295 Victoria Avenue, Fort Myers, FL 33901, Video Conference Room 38H, 7825 Baymeadows Way, Jacksonville, FL 32256, Video Conference Room 213A, 3319 Maguire Blvd., Orlando, FL 32803, Video Conference Room F, 160 Government Center, Pensacola, FL 32502, Video Conference Room 501A, 13051 North Telecom Parkway, Temple Terrace, FL 33637, Video Conference Room 111, 400 North Congress Avenue, West Palm Beach, FL 33401, Video Conference Room (no number)
Department of Health
- Division of Family Health Services
  - General Business.; February 18, 2010, 9:30 a.m. or soon thereafter; Conference Call: 1(888)808-6959, Conference Code: 9766152#
    - Hearing Meeting: Conference Call: 1(888)808-6959, Conference Code: 9766152#
Department of Education
- Division of Florida Colleges
  - : Bachelor’s Degree Programs and Strategic Communications. REGULAR MONTHLY BOARD MEETING: DATE AND TIME: February 2, 2010, 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. PLACE: Downtown Campus, Room A-1202, 101 West State St., Jacksonville, FL 32202 GENERAL SUBJECT ...
    - Hearing Meeting: Downtown Campus, Room A-2035, 101 West State St., Jacksonville, FL 32202
Agency for Health Care Administration
- Departmental
  - Agency for Health Care Administration, 2727 Mahan Drive, Building 3, Conference Room A, Tallahassee, FL 32308 GENERAL SUBJECT MATTER TO BE CONSIDERED: The Health Information Exchange Coordinating Committee will meet to review the provisions of the ...
    - Hearing Meeting: Agency for Health Care Administration, 2727 Mahan Drive, Building 3, Conference Room A, Tallahassee, FL 32308
Other Agencies and Organizations
- Florida College System Risk Management Consortium
  - General Business Meeting.; Friday, January 22, 2010, 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.; Renaissance Hotel – Orlando Airport, 5445 Forbes Place, Orlando, FL 32812
    - Hearing Meeting: Renaissance Hotel – Orlando Airport, 5445 Forbes Place, Orlando, FL 32812
- Broward Soil and Water Conservation District
  - To conduct the business of the District Board.; February 3, 2010, 5:00 p.m.; 6191 Orange Drive, Suite 6181-P, Davie, FL 33314
    - Hearing Meeting: 6191 Orange Drive, Suite 6181-P, Davie, FL 33314
Department of Business and Professional Regulation
- Construction Industry Licensing Board
  - To review complaints in which a determination of the existence of probable cause has already been made.; January 26, 2010, 9:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m. or soon thereafter; Department of Business and Professional Regulation, 1940 North Monroe Street, ...
    - Hearing Meeting: Department of Business and Professional Regulation, 1940 North Monroe Street, Suite 42, Tallahassee, Florida 32399
Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
- Division of Standards
  - Regularly scheduled meeting of the Florida Amusement Device and Attraction Advisory Committee.; February 3, 2010, 10:00 a.m.; Equestrian Center Pavilion, Florida State Fairgrounds, 4800 US Highway 301, Tampa, Florida
    - Hearing Meeting: Equestrian Center Pavilion, Florida State Fairgrounds, 4800 US Highway 301, Tampa, Florida
Department of Health
- Board of Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology
  - Training for new Board Members. No cases will be heard.; February 8, 2010, 9:30 a.m.; 4042 Bald Cypress Way, Room 310S, Tallahassee, FL 32399
    - Hearing Meeting: 4042 Bald Cypress Way, Room 310S, Tallahassee, FL 32399
Other Agencies and Organizations
- Southwood Shared Resource Center
  - Regular monthly meeting of the SSRC Operations and Finance Committee.; Monday, February 1, 2010, 3:00 p.m.; Room 114, Executive Conference Room, Caldwell Building, 107 E. Madison Street, Tallahassee, FL
    - Hearing Meeting: Room 114, Executive Conference Room, Caldwell Building, 107 E. Madison Street, Tallahassee, FL
Department of Health
- Board of Acupuncture
  - To conduct general business of the Board.; February 11, 2010, 9:30 a.m. or shortly thereafter; Conference Call: 1(888)808-6959, Conference Code: 2454588#
    - Hearing Meeting: Conference Call: 1(888)808-6959, Conference Code: 2454588#
Other Agencies and Organizations
- Southwood Shared Resource Center
  - State Date Center Meeting. Executive Directors and Board Chairs of the three state primary data centers (PDCs) will meet to discuss relevant issues.; Wednesday, February 3, 2010, 10:00 a.m.; Room 129, Burns Building, 605 Suwannee Street, Tallahassee,...
    - Hearing Meeting: Room 129, Burns Building, 605 Suwannee Street, Tallahassee, FL
Department of Children and Families
- Departmental
  - Gabriel Myers Work Group regarding Child on Child sexual abuse.; January 29, 2010, 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.; Department of Children and Families, Northeast Regional Office, 5920 Arlington Expressway, Jacksonville, FL 32211
    - Hearing Meeting: Department of Children and Families, Northeast Regional Office, 5920 Arlington Expressway, Jacksonville, FL 32211
- Refugee Services
  - This is the second meeting of the Statewide Task Force on Human Trafficking, which was created during the 2009 legislative session.; January 25, 2010, 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 Noon; Conference Call: 1(888)808-6959, Conference Code: 4871987#
    - Hearing Meeting: Conference Call: 1(888)808-6959, Conference Code: 4871987#
Water Management Districts
- Southwest Florida Water Management District
  - Pinellas-Anclote River Basin Board Meeting: Consider Basin business. Some Board members may participate in the meeting via communications media technology.; Wednesday, February 3, 2010, 9:00 a.m.; West Pasco Government Center, 7530 Little Road, New ...
    - Hearing Meeting: West Pasco Government Center, 7530 Little Road, New Port Richey, FL 34654
Other Agencies and Organizations
- Hendry Soil and Water Conservation District
  - General Board Meeting.; January 28, 2010, 1:00 p.m.; 1085 Pratt Blvd., LaBelle Florida 33935
    - Hearing Meeting: 1085 Pratt Blvd., LaBelle Florida 33935
Water Management Districts
- Southwest Florida Water Management District
  - 1) Alafia River Basin Board Meeting, and 2) Hillsborough River Basin Board Meeting: Consider Basin business. Some Board members may participate in the meeting via communications media technology.; Thursday, February 4, 2010, 9:00 a.m.; 1:30 p.m.; ...
    - Hearing Meeting: SWFWMD Tampa Service Office, 7601 US Highway 301 North, Tampa, FL 33637
Department of Children and Families
- Family Safety and Preservation Program
  - Continuation of the review of all aspects of the Department’s adult protection system and identify areas that need improvement.; Wednesday, February 3, 2010, 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.; Conference Call: 1(888)808-6959, Conference Code: 4882881#
    - Hearing Meeting: Conference Call: 1(888)808-6959, Conference Code: 4882881#
Other Agencies and Organizations
- Marion Soil and Water Conservation District
  - Business matters that may come before the board will be addressed at the regular board meetings on: 01/12, 02/09, 03/09, 04/13, 05/11, 06/08, 07/13, 08/10, 09/14, 10/12, 11/09, 12/14. The following dates are created for workshops: 01/26, 02/23, 03/...
    - Hearing Meeting: 2441 N. E. 3rd St., Suite 204-2, Ocala, FL 34470
Department of Health
- Board of Acupuncture
  - Standards for Approval of Continuing Education Credit.; February 11, 2010, 9:30 a.m. or shortly thereafter; Conference Call: 1(888)808-6959, Conference Code: 2454588#
    - Hearing Meeting: Conference Call: 1(888)808-6959, Conference Code: 2454588#
- Board of Nursing
  - For cases previously heard by the panel.; January 28, 2010, 3:30 p.m.; Department of Health, Tallahassee at Meet Me Number 1(888)808-6959, Conference Code: 0109310#
    - Hearing Meeting: Department of Health, Tallahassee at Meet Me Number 1(888)808-6959, Conference Code: 0109310#
Other Agencies and Organizations
- Scripps Florida Funding Corporation
  - The Board will hear a report from the audit committee and discuss the 2010 SFFC budget and insurance renewal.; Wednesday, January 27, 2010, 12:00 Noon (EST); Conference Call: (219)509-8322, Passcode: 888954#
    - Hearing Meeting: Conference Call: (219)509-8322, Passcode: 888954#
Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
- Departmental
  - Old and New Business; February 8, 2010, 2:00 p.m.; Florida State Fairgrounds, Tampa, FL
    - Hearing Meeting: Florida State Fairgrounds, Tampa, FL
Other Agencies and Organizations
- Florida Independent Living Council
  - To conduct the regular business of the council. COMMITTEE AND TASK FORCE MEETINGS: Please note that committees and task forces of the Florida Independent Living Council will meet at various times throughout the year to carry out the work of the ...
    - Hearing Meeting: FILC, Inc., Administrative Office, 1416 N. Adams Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32303
Department of Business and Professional Regulation
- Pilotage Rate Review Committee
  - Consideration and entry of a Final order regarding the application for rate change filed by the Ft. Pierce Pilots Association.; February 2, 2010, 10:00 a.m.; Conference Call: 1(888)808-6959, Conference Code: 4878197#
    - Hearing Meeting: Conference Call: 1(888)808-6959, Conference Code: 4878197#
Department of Environmental Protection
- Departmental
  - This meeting is being held to aid the Department in establishing numeric nutrient criteria for estuaries and coastal waters in the following areas: Perdido Bay, Pensacola Bay, Choctawhatchee Bay, and St. Andrews Bay. The Department is seeking to ...
    - Hearing Meeting: Florida Department of Environmental Protection, 160 Government Street, Room 502, Pensacola, Florida 32501
  - This meeting is being held to aid the Department in establishing numeric nutrient criteria for estuaries and coastal waters in the following areas: St. Joseph Bay, Apalachicola Bay (including St. Vincent Sound, East Bay, St. George Sound), Alligator ...
    - Hearing Meeting: City of Apalachicola City Hall, City Hall Conference Room, 1 Bay Avenue, Apalachicola, Florida 32320
Department of Business and Professional Regulation
- Regulatory Council of Community Association Managers
  - General Business.; February 5, 2010, 10:30 a.m.; Homewood Suites, 2987 Apalachee Parkway, Tallahassee, Florida 32301
    - Hearing Meeting: Homewood Suites, 2987 Apalachee Parkway, Tallahassee, Florida 32301
Regional Planning Councils
- Treasure Coast Regional Planning Council
  - To conduct the monthly Council meeting.; February 19, 2010, 9:30 a.m.; Indian River State College (Chastain Campus), Wolfe High Technology Center, 2400 S. E. Salerno Road, Stuart, FL 34997
    - Hearing Meeting: Indian River State College (Chastain Campus), Wolfe High Technology Center, 2400 S. E. Salerno Road, Stuart, FL 34997
Department of Health
- Board of Optometry
  - General board business.; Friday, February 12, 2010, 9:00 a.m., and be held by telephone conference call if necessary; Embassy Suites, 9300 Baymeadows Road, Jacksonville, Florida 32256, (904)731-3555
    - Hearing Meeting: Embassy Suites, 9300 Baymeadows Road, Jacksonville, Florida 32256, (904)731-3555
Department of Business and Professional Regulation
- Florida Mobile Home Relocation Corporation
  - Official business of the Florida Mobile Home Relocation Corporation. Review of mobile home owner applications for compensation for relocation and/or abandonment due to change in land use, and such other business as may come before the board. A ...
    - Hearing Meeting: Shady Lane Oaks, 15777 Bolesta Rd., Clearwater, FL
Water Management Districts
- Southwest Florida Water Management District
  - Consideration of changes, including those in response to comments from the Joint Administrative Procedures Committee, to proposed “20-year permit rules” consisting of amendments to Rule 40D-1.607, F.A.C., Permit Processing Fee; Rule 40D-2.091, F.A.C....
    - Hearing Meeting: Brooker Creek Preserve Environmental Education Center, 3940 Keystone Road, Tarpons Springs, FL 33592
Department of Management Services
- Division of Communications
  - To discuss operational matters for the Statewide Law Enforcement Radio System.; March 3, 2010, 9:30 a.m. – Completion; Betty Easley Conference Center, Room 152, 4075 Esplanade Way, Tallahassee, Florida 32399. Call-In-Number: 1(800)808-6959, Passcode:...
    - Hearing Meeting: Betty Easley Conference Center, Room 152, 4075 Esplanade Way, Tallahassee, Florida 32399. Call-In-Number: 1(800)808-6959, Passcode: 9227435#
Department of Corrections
- Departmental
  - Regular Quarterly Meeting of the RMC Hospital Governing Body.; Thursday, January 28, 2010, 10:30 a.m.; Reception and Medical Center (Regional Director’s Conference Room at RMC), 7765 South County Road 231, Lake Butler, Florida 32054
    - Hearing Meeting: Reception and Medical Center (Regional Director’s Conference Room at RMC), 7765 South County Road 231, Lake Butler, Florida 32054
Other Agencies and Organizations
- Association of Florida Conservation Districts
  - Supervisor Training.; February 1, 2010, 11:30 a.m.; Clay County UF-IFAS Extension, 2463 State Road 16 West, Green Cove Springs, FL 32043-0278
    - Hearing Meeting: Clay County UF-IFAS Extension, 2463 State Road 16 West, Green Cove Springs, FL 32043-0278
Department of Health
- Board of Clinical Laboratory Personnel
  - General board business.; Tuesday, February 9, 2010, 9:30 a.m.; Conference Call: 1(888)808-6959, Conference Code: 9849329103#. Department of Health, 4052 Bald Cypress Way, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-3257
    - Hearing Meeting: Conference Call: 1(888)808-6959, Conference Code: 9849329103#. Department of Health, 4052 Bald Cypress Way, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-3257
Regional Planning Councils
- North Central Florida Regional Planning Council
  - To conduct the regular business of the Hamilton County Transportation Disadvantaged Coordinating Board.; February 3, 2010, 1:30 p.m.; Board of County Commissioners Meeting Room, Hamilton County Courthouse, 207 Northeast 1st Street, Jasper, Florida
    - Hearing Meeting: Board of County Commissioners Meeting Room, Hamilton County Courthouse, 207 Northeast 1st Street, Jasper, Florida
- West Florida Regional Planning Council
  - The group will discuss the Ozone Standard and designation update. In addition, guest speakers, John Pope with Florida Department of Environmental Protection and Tim Haag with ECUA will discuss the recent Environmental Working Group Water Quality ...
    - Hearing Meeting: West Florida Regional Planning Council, 4081 E. Olive Road, Suite A, Pensacola, Florida 32514
- North Central Florida Regional Planning Council
  - To conduct the regular business of the Madison County Transportation Disadvantaged Coordinating Board.; February 1, 2010, 1:00 p.m.; Madison County Public Library Meeting Room, 378 Northwest College Loop, Madison, Florida
    - Hearing Meeting: Madison County Public Library Meeting Room, 378 Northwest College Loop, Madison, Florida
Other Agencies and Organizations
- disAbility Solutions for Independent Living, Inc.
  - This is a Board of Directors Meeting, that is open to the public. Fundraising efforts and the expansion of the agency’s programs will be discussed, as well as a review of the fiscal reports.; January 25, 2010, 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.; 119 S. Palmetto ...
    - Hearing Meeting: 119 S. Palmetto Ave., Suite 180, Daytona Beach, FL
Water Management Districts
- Southwest Florida Water Management District
  - Consideration of changes, including those in response to comments from the Joint Administrative Procedures Committee, to proposed “Enhanced Conservation rules” consisting of amendments to Rule 40D-1.659, F.A.C., Forms and Instructions; Rule 40D-2....
    - Hearing Meeting: Brooker Creek Preserve Environmental Education Center, 3940 Keystone Road, Tarpons Springs, FL 33592
Regional Planning Councils
- Northeast Florida Regional Planning Council
  - Regular Monthly Meetings.; February 4, 2010, Planning and Growth Management Committee, 8:30 a.m.; Personnel, Budget & Finance Committee, 9:00 a.m.; Full Board of Directors, 10:00 a.m.; Legislative Committee immediately following the Board Meeting. ...
    - Hearing Meeting: 6850 Belfort Oaks Place, Jacksonville, FL 32216
Water Management Districts
- South Florida Water Management District
  - A Public Meeting of the Water Resources Advisory Commission (WRAC) regarding Surplus Lands.; February 1, 2010, 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.; SFWMD, Building B-1, Auditorium, 3301 Gun Club Rd., West Palm Beach, FL
    - Hearing Meeting: SFWMD, Building B-1, Auditorium, 3301 Gun Club Rd., West Palm Beach, FL
Department of Community Affairs
- Division of Housing and Community Development
  - Monday, February 1, 2010 8:00 a.m. Product Approval POC 8:30 a.m. Accessibility Advisory Council Consider Accessibility Waiver Applications: Pine Creek Sporting Club, 23721 N. E. 48th Avenue, Okeechobee, FL The Pink House, 501 S. W. ...
    - Hearing Meeting: Embassy Suites Hotel, 3705 Spectrum Boulevard, Tampa, Florida 33612, (813)977-7066
Water Management Districts
- Suwannee River Water Management District
  - Annual meeting as required by the corporation by-laws will be held in conjunction with the monthly Board of Directors meeting. One of the purposes of this meeting will be the election of officers.; February 4, 2010, 7:00 p.m.; Ranch Manager’s ...
    - Hearing Meeting: Ranch Manager’s residence, Cooks Hammock, Florida
Department of Community Affairs
- Division of Housing and Community Development
  - Discuss “accreditor” and “course” applications for recommendation to the Florida Building Commission; discuss self-affirmation rather than accreditation for approved courses with only minor changes, and general subject matters.; January 29, 2010, 10:...
    - Hearing Meeting: Meetings to be conducted using Communications Media Technology, specifically Conference Call: 1(888)808-6959, Conference Code: 1967168#
Water Management Districts
- Suwannee River Water Management District
  - Monthly Board of Directors meeting to discuss the development of equestrian facilities on Suwannee River Water Mangement District properties.; February 4, 2010, 7:00 p.m.; Ranch Manager’s residence, Cooks Hammock, Florida
    - Hearing Meeting: Ranch Manager’s residence, Cooks Hammock, Florida
Department of Environmental Protection
- Departmental
  - Defined in Section 259.035, Florida Statutes, announces the following calendar of 2010 for their public hearings/meetings to which all interested parties are invited for the purposes of conducting business of the Council, including the review of ...
    - Hearing Meeting: Department of Environmental Protection, Marjory Stoneman Douglas Building, 3900 Commonwealth Boulevard, Conference Room A, Tallahassee, Florida (unless otherwise stated)
Regional Planning Councils
- Southwest Florida Regional Planning Council
  - SWFRPC’s Lower West Coast Watersheds Implementation Committee to discuss water quality issues affecting Southwest Florida.; Thursday, February 4, 2010, 10:00 a.m.; Southwest Florida Regional Planning Council, 2nd Floor, Meeting Room, 1926 Victoria ...
    - Hearing Meeting: Southwest Florida Regional Planning Council, 2nd Floor, Meeting Room, 1926 Victoria Avenue, Fort Myers, FL
Other Agencies and Organizations
- Citizens Property Insurance Corporation
  - Members of the Citizens IT senior leadership team will convene for an informational workshop to review status and plans. NOTE: Two or more members of the Citizens Board of Governors may attend and participate.; Friday, January 29, 2010, 9:00 a.m. – ...
    - Hearing Meeting: 101 North Monroe St., Suite 1000, 10th Floor, Tallahassee, FL
Regional Planning Councils
- Treasure Coast Regional Planning Council
  - To conduct the quarterly meeting of Council’s Florida District X Local Emergency Planning Committee.; February 4, 2010, 10:00 a.m.; Indina River State College, Public Safety Complex, Banner Center for Homeland Security and Defense, Auditorium, 4600 ...
    - Hearing Meeting: Indina River State College, Public Safety Complex, Banner Center for Homeland Security and Defense, Auditorium, 4600 Kirby Loop Road, Fort Pierce, FL 34981
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 ...
    - Hearing Meeting: Betty Easley Conference Center, Joseph P. Cresse Hearing Room 148, 4075 Esplanade Way, Tallahassee, Florida
  - To discuss and make decisions on matters which affect the operation of the Commission.; February 9, 2010, Immediately following the Commission Conference which commences at 9:30 a.m. in Joseph P. Cresse Hearing Room 148; Betty Easley Conference ...
    - Hearing Meeting: Betty Easley Conference Center, 4075 Esplanade Way, Conference Room 140, Tallahassee, Florida
Department of Business and Professional Regulation
- Board of Veterinary Medicine
  - General Board and Business meeting.; March 2, 2010, 8:00 a.m.; Embassy Suites, 1100 South East 17th Street, Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33316, (954)527-2700
    - Hearing Meeting: Embassy Suites, 1100 South East 17th Street, Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33316, (954)527-2700
Department of Education
- Division of Florida Colleges
  - Board of Trustees Workshop; February 4, 2010, 8:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.; University of North Florida Osprey Fountains, Multipurpose Rooms 2 and 3, 4654 Osprey Ridge Road, Jacksonville, FL 32224
    - Hearing Meeting: University of North Florida Osprey Fountains, Multipurpose Rooms 2 and 3, 4654 Osprey Ridge Road, Jacksonville, FL 32224
Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission
- Marine Fisheries
  - The FWC will be holding a meeting of the Blue Crab Advisory Board established in Chapter 68B-45, Florida Administrative Code. The Board will discuss issues regarding the blue crab fishery that will include, but may not be limited to, the recently ...
    - Hearing Meeting: Hilton Ocala, 3600 S.W. 36th Avenue, Ocala, Florida 34474
Regional Planning Councils
- South Florida Regional Planning Council
  - To discuss the LEPC’s ongoing regional hazardous materials training and planning activities for FY 09-10.; Wednesday, February 17, 2010, 10:00 a.m.; South Florida Regional Planning Council, 3440 Hollywood Blvd., Suite 140, Hollywood, FL 33021, (954)...
    - Hearing Meeting: South Florida Regional Planning Council, 3440 Hollywood Blvd., Suite 140, Hollywood, FL 33021, (954)985-4416
Department of State
- Division of Historical Resources
  - General Business Meeting; Thursday, February 4, 2010, 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 Noon; R. A. Gray Building, 500 S. Bronough St., Tallahassee, FL 32399
    - Hearing Meeting: R. A. Gray Building, 500 S. Bronough St., Tallahassee, FL 32399
Department of Elder Affairs
- Federal Aging Programs
  - Discussion of the initiatives that the advisory council and the department wish to undertake.; February 5, 2010, 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. (EDT); Conference Call: 1(888)808-6959, Conference Code: 4142039#
    - Hearing Meeting: Conference Call: 1(888)808-6959, Conference Code: 4142039#
Department of Management Services
- Agency for Workforce Innovation
  - Early Learning Advisory Council Quarterly Meeting and Presentation on “Young English Language Learners” by Dr. Linda M. Espinosa.; March 3, 2010, 3:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.; March 4, 2010, 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.; Residence Inn Tallahassee/Universities at ...
    - Hearing Meeting: Residence Inn Tallahassee/Universities at the Capitol, Tallahassee, FL. A sleeping room block is also available at the same location. Please contact the hotel at 1(800)922-3291 for reservations.
Water Management Districts
- St. Johns River Water Management District
  - Discussion and consideration of District business including regulatory and non-regulatory matters. Staff may recommend approval of external amendments which affect the adopted budget. NOTE: One or more Governing Board members may attend and ...
    - Hearing Meeting: District Headquarters, 4049 Reid Street (Hwy. 100 West), Palatka, FL 32177
Other Agencies and Organizations
- Pasco-Pinellas Area Agency on Aging
  - Items related to Area Agency on Aging of Pasco-Pinellas business and Board of Directors oversite.; February 8, 2010, 9:30 a.m.; 9887 4th St. N., Suite 100, St. Petersburg, FL 33702
    - Hearing Meeting: 9887 4th St. N., Suite 100, St. Petersburg, FL 33702
Water Management Districts
- Southwest Florida Water Management District
  - Permit #/Project Name 20004492.012 City of Sebring 20005875.007 James and Margaret Bickett 43014262.003 Tallevast Commerce Center 43029950.001 LaBella Vista Multi-Family Docking Facility 43035086.000 Falk Wetland Restoration; Tuesday, February ...
    - Hearing Meeting: Tampa Service Office, 7601 US Highway 301 North, Tampa, Florida 33537-6749
- St. Johns River Water Management District
  - Informational workshop on FY 2010-2011 Budget Kickoff. Projects & Land Committee business meeting will begin at the conclusion of the 1:00 p.m. Governing Board Workshop to discuss agenda items followed by Committee recommendations to be approved by ...
    - Hearing Meeting: District Headquarters, Governing Board Room, Executive Building, 4049 Reid Street (Hwy. 100 West), Palatka, FL 32177
Department of State
- Division of Historical Resources
  - Support for Museum of Florida History project.; February 2, 2010, 2:00 p.m.; Secretary of State’s Office, 1st Floor, R. A. Gray Building, Tallahassee, FL
    - Hearing Meeting: Secretary of State’s Office, 1st Floor, R. A. Gray Building, Tallahassee, FL
Department of Community Affairs
- Division of Emergency Management
  - In accordance with C.F.R. 44 §201.6(b) and §201.6(c)(1): The Division of Emergency management in conjunction with the State Hazard Mitigation Advisory Team invites the public to review and comment on the draft update of the State of Florida 2010 ...
    - Hearing Meeting: Sadowski Building, Conference Room 220N, 2555 Shumard Oak Boulevard, Tallahassee, Florida 32399
Water Management Districts
- St. Johns River Water Management District
  - The Executive Director, or his designee, will conduct a public meeting to receive public comment on pending applications for individual consumptive use permits and individual environmental resource permits. An agenda will be available at least 7 ...
    - Hearing Meeting: District Headquarters, 4049 Reid Street (Hwy. 100 West), Palatka, Florida 32177
Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
- Division of Plant Industry
  - Dupont Chemical – Overiew of Coragen; Update on the transference of the Maneb fungicide label; Update on the University of Florida current projects.; February 17, 2010, 12:00 Noon – 3:00 p.m.; Everglades Research and Education Center, 3200 E. Palm ...
    - Hearing Meeting: Everglades Research and Education Center, 3200 E. Palm Beach Rd., Belle Glade, FL 33430, (561)993-1500
Department of Children and Families
- Family Safety and Preservation Program
  - The Initial meeting of Department Evaluators as provided for in Sections 2.5 and 6.3, and Appendix VI of RFP # 12J09AP1, published on the Vendor Bid System (VBS) on January 5, 2010. Notice of the foregoing meetings will be posted within the Vendor ...
    - Hearing Meeting: 1317 Winewood Blvd., Building 6, Room 350, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0700
Department of Community Affairs
- Florida Communities Trust
  - To discuss various informational items, including but not limited to, the status of Rules 9K-7 & 9K-8 rulemaking, the status of Division 9K-9 rule challenge hearing, provide overall information on the FCT program and to conduct any other business ...
    - Hearing Meeting: Department of Community Affairs, 2555 Shumard Oak Blvd., Kelley Room, 3rd Floor, Tallahassee, Florida 32399
Department of Children and Families
- Family Safety and Preservation Program
  - The Debriefing meeting of Department Evaluators as provided for in Sections 2.5 and 6.3, and Appendix VI of RFP #12J09AP1, published on the Vendor Bid System (VBS) on January 5, 2010. Notice of the foregoing meeting is posted within the Vendor Bid ...
    - Hearing Meeting: 1317 Winewood Blvd., Building 6, Room 350, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0700
Other Agencies and Organizations
- Governor's Commission on Disabilities
  - The Committee is meeting to fulfill the mandate of Executive Order 08-193.; Thursday, February 4, 2010, 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.; Conference Call: 1(888)808-6959, Conference Code: 6101108#, 4030 Esplanade Way, Suite 260, Tallahassee, Florida 32399
    - Hearing Meeting: Conference Call: 1(888)808-6959, Conference Code: 6101108#, 4030 Esplanade Way, Suite 260, Tallahassee, Florida 32399
Department of the Lottery
- Departmental
  - Collective bargaining negotiating session for a successor agreement between the Department of the Lottery and the Police Benevolent Association for FY 2010-2011.; Monday, February 1, 2010, 9:00 a.m. (ET); Friday, February 5, 2010, 9:00 a.m. (ET); ...
    - Hearing Meeting: 250 Marriott Drive, Tallahassee, Florida 32301
  - Collective bargaining negotiating session for a successor agreement between the Department of the Lottery and the Federation of Public Employees for FY 2010-2011. The meeting will be conducted via telephone conference call.; Wednesday, February 10, ...
    - Hearing Meeting: 250 Marriott Drive, Tallahassee, Florida 32301
Executive Office of the Governor
- Departmental
  - State Board of Administration Financial Services Commission Department of Veterans’ Affairs Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles Department of Law Enforcement Department of Revenue Department of Education Administration Commission ...
    - Hearing Meeting: Cabinet Meeting Room, Lower Level, The Capitol, Tallahassee, Florida

7. Notices of Petitions and Dispositions Regarding Declaratory Stat

Department of Education
- State Board of Education
  - Imagine Schools Non-Profit, Inc.; The Department has determined that the proper mechanism to make a statement of general eligiblity relating to nonprofit organization is through rulemaking, therefore, the Department will initiate rulemaking to ...
Department of Management Services
- Departmental
  - the Alliance of City Employees; The Commission declined to issue a declaratory statement because it is not the appropriate means for determining the conduct of another person.
Department of Business and Professional Regulation
- Florida Real Estate Commission
  - Daniel Villazon, Esq., on behalf of Everglades Housing Group, Inc. (EHG); The Petitioner seeks a Declaratory Statement stating that EHG is exempt pursuant to Section 475.011(2), F.S., from maintaining a Florida real estate broker’s license when its ...
Department of Health
- Board of Acupuncture
  - Olga Ham Chi, AP.; The petitioner seeks the Board’s approval to write “script” to assigned massage therapist in her practice.

8. Notices Regarding Bids, Proposals and Purchasing

Other Agencies and Organizations
- Sarasota Memorial Hospital
  - Other Agencies and Organizations, Sarasota Memorial Hospital
- City of Ft. Lauderdale
  - Other Agencies and Organizations, City of Ft. Lauderdale
Department of Corrections
- Departmental
  - Department of Corrections, Departmental
  - Department of Corrections, Departmental
Other Agencies and Organizations
- Departmental
  - Other Agencies and Organizations, Departmental
Department of Education
- University of Florida
  - Department of Education, University of Florida

9. Miscellaneous

Department of Environmental Protection
- Departmental
Agency for Health Care Administration
- Certificate of Need
Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles
- Division of Motor Vehicles
  - Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles, Division of Motor Vehicles
Department of Health
- Board of Nursing
  - Department of Health, Board of Nursing
Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles
- Division of Motor Vehicles
Department of Education
- Departmental
  - Department of Education, Departmental
Department of Health
- Board of Nursing
  - Department of Health, Board of Nursing
Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles
- Division of Motor Vehicles
  - Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles, Division of Motor Vehicles
Department of Environmental Protection
- Departmental
  - Department of Environmental Protection, Departmental
Department of Health
- Board of Nursing
  - Department of Health, Board of Nursing
Department of Environmental Protection
- Departmental
  - Department of Environmental Protection, Departmental
Regional Planning Councils
- Treasure Coast Regional Planning Council
  - Regional Planning Councils, Treasure Coast Regional Planning Council
Department of Health
- Board of Nursing
  - Department of Health, Board of Nursing
  - Department of Health, Board of Nursing
Department of Environmental Protection
- Departmental
  - Mixing Zones: Surface Waters
Department of Financial Services
- Division of Treasury
  - Department of Financial Services, Division of Treasury
- FSC - Financial Institution Regulation
  - Department of Financial Services, FSC - Financial Institution Regulation