Vol. 34, No. 1 (01/04/2008)

1. Notices of Development of Proposed Rules and Negotiated Rulemaking

• Department of Health
  • Division of Medical Quality Assurance
    • To create a new rule.
  • Division of Environmental Health
    • To amend the Notice of Development that was published on December 7, 2007. The amendment will revise the time for the rule development workshop and add another subject area to be discussed. The additional subject area is Certificate of Public ...
• Department of Financial Services
  • Division of Consumer Services
    • The proposed rule adopts a new electronic form for filing a notice of intent to file a civil remedy action as provided in Section 642.155, F.S.
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Board of Accountancy
    • The Board proposes to review the existing language in this rule to determine whether changes are necessary.

2. Proposed Rules

• Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission
  • Freshwater Fish and Wildlife
    • The purpose of the proposed rule is to list exceptions to the prohibition of gun and light possession as provided for in other Commission rules and to provide for concealed weapons permit holders to possess handguns for personal safety. The effect ...
      • Due of Comment: 1/25/2008
    • The purpose of the proposed rule amendment is a technical correction of a reference to the Game and Fresh Water Fish Commission. The effect of the proposed rule change is the deletion of an incorrect reference.
      • Due of Comment: 1/25/2008
    • The purpose of the proposed rule amendment is a clarification to the daily-use permit exemption for through-hikers utilizing the Florida Trail on Three Lakes and J.W. Corbett WMAs; and an increase in the price of a daily use permit from $3 per ...
      • Due of Comment: 1/25/2008
    • The purpose of the proposed rule changes is a clarification of the medical conditions which qualify a person for certification as mobility-impaired. The current qualification of “permanently required to use assisting aids to walk” has been ...
      • Due of Comment: 1/25/2008
    • The purpose of the proposed rule changes is improved boating access on Lakes Iamonia, Carr and Miccosukee, during the duck and coot seasons, and standardization of equipment restrictions on those lakes. The effect of the proposed rule changes will ...
      • Due of Comment: 1/25/2008
    • The purpose of the proposed rule changes is to revise regulations pertaining to the possession of firearms which may no longer be necessary for resource protection, clarify the regulations related to taking turkeys near feeding stations, and clarify ...
      • Due of Comment: 1/25/2008
    • The purpose of the proposed rule amendment is to revise regulations pertaining to the possession of a gun during deer dog training season. The current rule prohibits the possession of a gun during a deer dog training season; however, the intent of ...
      • Due of Comment: 1/25/2008
    • The purpose of the proposed rule amendment is to expand hunting opportunities for waterfowl hunters and falconers. The effect of the proposed rule changes is to allow Canada geese to be taken statewide and allow falconry as a legal method of take ...
      • Due of Comment: 1/25/2008
    • The purpose of the proposed rule amendment is to increase the spring turkey season in Holmes County from 3 days to 16 days with a season bag limit of 1 turkey per season; remove reference to wild hogs; and delete a reference to Rule 68A-12.009, F.A....
      • Due of Comment: 1/25/2008
    • The purpose of the proposed rule amendment is to revise the regulation for Public Small-Game Hunting Areas (PSGHAs) which prohibits the possession of a firearm other than a shotgun and to require a management area permit for hunting. The effect of ...
      • Due of Comment: 1/25/2008
  • Marine Fisheries
    • Participants in the black sea bass fishery have requested a volumetric equivalency for the current specifications on black sea bass traps similar to the existing equivalency provision in the stone crab and blue crab rules for traps for these species....
      • Due of Comment: 1/25/2008
  • Freshwater Fish and Wildlife
    • The purpose of the proposed rule change is to delete the reference to wild hog areas and to make reference to Commission managed shooting ranges. The effect would be to simplify regulations regarding wild hogs and add reference to Commission managed ...
      • Due of Comment: 1/25/2008
    • The purpose of the proposed rule changes is to revise or establish definitions for muzzleloading gun, wild hog and nuisance wildlife; clarify that all freshwater fish are defined as non-game fish, except grass carp and fish defined as freshwater ...
      • Due of Comment: 1/25/2008
    • The purpose of the proposed rule amendment is to revise Recreational User Permit (RUP) fees and quotas as requested by the landowners of privately owned Wildlife Management Areas (WMAs). The effect of the proposed rule changes will be to enable ...
      • Due of Comment: 1/25/2008
    • The purpose of this proposed rule repeal is, in conjunction with other new rules and rule amendments being proposed at the same time, to clarify and simplify regulations relating to nuisance wildlife by removing all nuisance (destructive birds and ...
      • Due of Comment: 1/25/2008
  • Marine Fisheries
    • The purpose of these rule amendments is to modify the Commission’s Reef Fish rules to become consistent with federal reef fish regulations for red snapper in the Gulf of Mexico. Based on federally established benchmarks, the red snapper stocks in ...
      • Due of Comment: 1/25/2008
  • Freshwater Fish and Wildlife
    • The purpose of the proposed rule amendment is to delete the reference to wild hog areas as part of a suite of rules to change the way wild hogs are managed. The effect would be a simplified set of regulations which address wild hogs as wildlife. ...
      • Due of Comment: 1/25/2008
    • The purpose of the proposed rule changes is to establish general rules relating to the take of wild hogs, the take of non-protected mammals and the possession of guns or firearms on Wildlife Management Areas. The effect would be a general set of ...
      • Due of Comment: 1/25/2008
    • The purpose of the proposed rule amendment is to clarify rules related to the issuance of quota permits; clarify the access exemptions for youth hunters, Mentor License supervisors and the assistant for mobility-impaired hunters on those areas ...
      • Due of Comment: 1/25/2008
    • The purpose of the proposed rule amendment is to clarify rules relating to the take of wild hogs, the take of non-protected mammals, the possession of guns or firearms, distribution of food for wildlife and driving metal objects into trees on ...
      • Due of Comment: 1/25/2008
    • The purpose of the proposed rule changes is to clarify and establish regulations which prohibit the feeding of specific species of wildlife, and prohibit “internet hunting.” The effect of the proposed rule changes will enable the agency to better ...
      • Due of Comment: 1/25/2008
    • The purpose of this proposed new rule is, in conjunction with a rule repeal and rule amendments being proposed at the same time, to consolidate, clarify and simplify regulations relating to nuisance wildlife. The effect of the new provision is to ...
      • Due of Comment: 1/25/2008
    • The purpose of the proposed rule changes is to revise specific area regulations on Wildlife Management Areas (WMAs) in the Southwest Region and conform to calendar year date changes. The effect of the proposed rule changes will be to enable the ...
      • Due of Comment: 1/25/2008
    • The purpose of the proposed rule changes is to revise specific area regulations on Wildlife Management Areas (WMAs) in the North Central Region and conform to calendar year date changes. The effect of the proposed rule changes will be to enable the ...
      • Due of Comment: 1/25/2008
    • The purpose of the proposed rule changes is to revise specific area regulations on Wildlife Management Areas (WMAs) in the Northwest Region and conform to calendar year date changes. The effect of the proposed rule changes will be to enable the ...
      • Due of Comment: 1/25/2008
    • The purpose of the proposed rule changes is to revise specific area regulations on Wildlife Management Areas (WMAs) in the South Region and conform to calendar year date changes. The effect of the proposed rule changes will be to enable the agency ...
      • Due of Comment: 1/25/2008
    • The purpose of the proposed rule changes is to revise specific area regulations on Wildlife Management Areas (WMAs) in the Northeast Region and conform to calendar year date changes. The effect of the proposed rule changes will be to enable the ...
      • Due of Comment: 1/25/2008
    • The purpose of the proposed rule amendment is to establish general rules relating to the take of wild hogs, the take of non-protected mammals and the possession of guns or firearms on Wildlife and Environmental Areas (WEA). The effect would be a ...
      • Due of Comment: 1/25/2008
• Water Management Districts
  • Southwest Florida Water Management District
    • The amendments establish minimum flows pursuant to Section 373.042, F.S., for the upper Hillsborough River and Crystal Springs. These water bodies are listed on the District's minimum flow and levels priority list for establishment of minimum flows. ...
      • Due of Comment: 1/25/2008
• Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission
  • Freshwater Fish and Wildlife
    • The purpose of the proposed rule changes is to revise specific area regulations on Wildlife and Environmental Areas (WEAs) and conform to calendar year date changes. The effect of the proposed rule changes will be to enable the agency to better ...
      • Due of Comment: 1/25/2008
    • The purpose of the proposed rule changes is to revise regulations prohibiting the possession of guns on wildlife refuges. The effect of the proposed rule changes is to help the agency better manage fish and wildlife resources.
      • Due of Comment: 1/25/2008
• Public Service Commission
  • Departmental
    • The purpose of the rule amendments is to promote the development of customer-owned renewable generation. This will offset electric consumption and help diversify the types of fuel used to generate electricity in Florida, thereby decreasing Florida's ...
      • Due of Comment: 1/25/2008
• Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission
  • Freshwater Fish and Wildlife
    • The purpose of the proposed rule changes are to: clarify prohibition of gun or firearm possession on 38 Fish Management Areas, standardize cast net use in all Fish Orlando! Fish Management Areas and remove lakes Lorna Doone, Richmond, Dot and ...
      • Due of Comment: 1/25/2008
    • The purpose of the proposed rule repeal is to delete Wild Hog Area general regulation rules as part of a suite of rule change proposals to change the way wild hogs are managed. The effect would be a simplified set of regulations which treat wild ...
      • Due of Comment: 1/25/2008
    • The purpose of the proposed rule is to clarify the use of cast net in taking freshwater fish. Cast nets with mesh not greater than 1 inch stretched may be used statewide to take non-game fish less than eight inches (8'') total length and golden ...
      • Due of Comment: 1/25/2008
    • The purpose of the proposed rule is to have commercial fishing devices permanently and legibly marked with the owners name address while being fished or possessed in or upon waters of the state. The effect would be to enable the agency to better ...
      • Due of Comment: 1/25/2008
    • The purpose of the proposed rule is to have commercial fishing devices permanently and legibly marked with the owners name address while being fished or possessed in or upon waters of the state. The effect would be to enable the agency to better ...
      • Due of Comment: 1/25/2008
    • The purpose of the proposed rule is to establish an 18 minimum length limit on black bass on Lake Okeechobee, establish a 10 minimum length limit on black crappie on Lake Okeechobee, clarify Lake Okeechobee freshwater fisheries regulation boundaries,...
      • Due of Comment: 1/25/2008
    • The purpose of the proposed rule amendment is to revise regulations prohibiting the possession of guns while chasing fox or bobcat with dogs. The effect of the proposed rule changes is an opportunity for FWC to proactively change its rules to better ...
      • Due of Comment: 1/25/2008
    • The purpose of the proposed rule amendment is to allow landowners to deal with nuisance wildlife issues involving racoons. The effect of the proposed rule change will be to allow persons to transport nuisance raccoons for the purpose of euthanasia.
      • Due of Comment: 1/25/2008
• Department of Health
  • Board of Orthotists and Prosthetists
    • The purpose and effect for Rule 64B14-4.001, F.A.C., is to delete inapplicable examinations required and to add a new required examination; for Rule 64B14-4.100, F.A.C., it is to delete a non-applicable requirement for Prosthetic or Orthotic ...
      • Due of Comment: 1/25/2008
    • The purpose and effect of this rule development is to delete obsolete language and update existing language.
      • Due of Comment: 1/25/2008
• Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission
  • Freshwater Fish and Wildlife
    • The purpose of the proposed rule is to prohibit the alteration of the locking mechanism of CITES tags. The effect will be to strengthen enforcement actions on persons trying to subvert tagging requirements.
      • Due of Comment: 1/25/2008
    • The purpose of the proposed rule is to eliminate references to specific quotas and the numbers of tags that may be requested, make hatchling tags non-refundable, and allow agents of other licensed alligator farmers to assist hatchling collection ...
      • Due of Comment: 1/25/2008
• Department of Health
  • Board of Orthotists and Prosthetists
    • The purpose and effect of this rule development is to amend an existing definition and to delete another; and to add a definition for the acronym “CAPE.”
      • Due of Comment: 1/25/2008
• Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission
  • Freshwater Fish and Wildlife
    • The purpose of the proposed rule is to expand the options for establishing non-hatchling quotas to include any unused quota from the previous year and establishing provisions for utilizing previous years’ data to establish alligator nest and ...
      • Due of Comment: 1/25/2008
    • The purpose of the proposed rule is to clarify the use of baited wooden pegs and expand the legal methods of take to include the use of artificial lures; allow agents of other licensed alligator trappers to assist permittees if in the presence of ...
      • Due of Comment: 1/25/2008
    • The purpose of the proposed rule change is to update a referenced rule in this section. The effect of the proposed rule changes will be to enable the agency to better manage fish and wildlife resources.
      • Due of Comment: 1/25/2008
    • The purpose of the proposed rule is to establish regulations for Commission managed shooting ranges that address public safety, access, and activities. The effect of the proposed rule will be to enable the agency to better manage public use of ...
      • Due of Comment: 1/25/2008
• Department of Health
  • Division of Children's Medical Services
    • The Florida Newborn Screening Program has undergone an expansion from eight to 35 disorders. As a result, the program has come into compliance with recommendations from the March of Dimes and the American College of Medical Genetics as approved by ...
      • Due of Comment: 1/25/2008
• Department of Elder Affairs
  • Federal Aging Programs
    • The purpose of the proposed rule amendments is to protect the health, safety, security and well-being of residents living in ADULT FAMILY-CARE HOMES. The amendments add language to the resident health assessment form, incorporated by reference in ...
      • Due of Comment: 1/25/2008
• Department of Financial Services
  • Division of State Fire Marshal
    • To adopt price level changes relating to firefighter death benefits in Section 112.191, Florida Statutes, for the year 2007-2008.
      • Due of Comment: 1/25/2008
• Department of Community Affairs
  • Division of Housing and Community Development
    • To review and revise the rule in light of legislative change, experience with the system, and the efforts of the Product Approval Validation Workgroup. Please note that the Commission determined that a workshop pertaining to this rule is unnecessary ...
      • Due of Comment: 1/25/2008
• Department of Health
  • Board of Psychology
    • Due to statutory changes, the Board proposes the rule amendment to delete continuing education requirements of those who refer to themselves as a “Qualified Practitioner.”
      • Due of Comment: 1/25/2008
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Board of Accountancy
    • The Board proposes the rule amendment in order to clarify the requirements of the CPA examination.
      • Due of Comment: 1/25/2008
    • The Board proposes the rule amendment to change the date for submission of the Laws and Rules Examination.
      • Due of Comment: 1/25/2008
  • Division of Hotels and Restaurants
    • The proposed rule amendments implement changes to the Hospitality Education Program grants as specified in Chapter 2007-237, Laws of Florida. The proposed rule amendments also re-adopt the grant-related forms and reflect improved readability under ...
      • Due of Comment: 1/25/2008
• Florida Housing Finance Corporation
  • Departmental
    • This rule establishes the procedures by which the Florida Housing Finance Corporation shall administer the State Housing Initiatives Partnership (SHIP) Program which provides funds to Local Governments as an incentive to create Partnerships to ...
      • Due of Comment: 1/25/2008

3. Notices of Changes, Corrections and Withdrawals

• Florida Housing Finance Corporation
  • Departmental
    • Compliance Monitoring for Housing Developed With SHIP Local Housing Distribution Funds
• Department of Environmental Protection
  • Departmental
    • Federal Regulations Adopted by Reference

4. Emergency Rules

• Department of the Lottery
  • Departmental
    • Instant Game Number 736, CHERRY TWIST.
    • Instant Game Number 732, COLD HARD CASH.

5. Petitions and Dispositions Regarding Rule Variance or Waiver

• Department of Health
  • Board of Medicine
    • Waiver submitted by Marianne Donner, seeking a waiver from Rule 64B8-52.003(5), F.A.C., with regard to the limitation on the number of hours permitted for home study continuing education. Comments on this petition should be filed with the Board of ...
• Department of State
  • Division of Library and Information Services
    • Variance of section IX(H) of the Public Library Construction Grant Guidelines, which are incorporated by reference into Rule 1B-2.011, F.A.C., from Leon County regarding the Southeast Branch Library Construction Project. This Petition seeks an ...
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Division of Hotels and Restaurants
    • a Routine Variance Request for Chapter 61C-4.010(7), Florida Administrative Code from Lin’s Cutting Board located in Orlando. The above referenced Florida Administrative Code states that each food service establishment must maintain a minimum of ...
• Florida Housing Finance Corporation
  • Departmental
    • Variance and Waiver of 67-48.002(83) and Section 10 of the 2006 Qualified Allocation Plan, Florida Administrative Code and 67-48.004(14)(e) from Winter Haven Lakeside Terrace, Ltd., LLLP (“Petition”). The Petition is seeking a waiver to the 2006 ...
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Division of Hotels and Restaurants
    • a Routine Variance for Chapter 61C-4.010(7), Florida Administrative Code from El Caballo Blanco Cafeteria located in Miami. The above referenced F.A.C. states …each public food service establishment shall maintain a minimum of one public bathroom ...
    • an Emergency Variance for Chapter 61C-4.010(7), Florida Administrative Code from China Fun located in Pace. The above referenced F.A.C. states …each public food service establishment shall maintain a minimum of one public bathroom for each sex, ...
• Department of State
  • Division of Library and Information Services
    • Variance of section IX(H) of the Public Library Construction Grant Guidelines, which are incorporated by reference into Rule 1B-2.011, F.A.C., from Lake County regarding the Cooper Memorial Library Construction Project. This Petition seeks an ...
• Water Management Districts
  • South Florida Water Management District
    • The SFWMD Governing Board issued an Order Granting Waiver under Section 120.542, Fla. Stat. (SFWMD 2007-874-DAO-ROW), on December 13, 2007, to the City of North Miami Beach. The petition for waiver was received by the SFWMD on September 24, 2007. ...
    • The SFWMD Governing Board issued an Order Granting Waiver under Section 120.542, Fla. Stat. (SFWMD 2007-873-DAO-ROW), on December 13, 2007, to Olimpia T. Ruiz. The petition for waiver was received by the SFWMD on November 8, 2007. Notice of ...
    • The SFWMD Governing Board issued an Order Granting Waiver under Section 120.542, Fla. Stat. (SFWMD 2007-875-DAO-ROW), on December 13, 2007, to Broward County Water and Wastewater Services. The petition for waiver was received by the SFWMD on March ...
• Department of Health
  • Board of Massage Therapy
    • a waiver or varianceof Rule 64B7-25.001(1)(d), F. A. C., , by Stanley Gerome, with respect to the following licensure requirement: that each applicant for a Massage Therapist license successfully completes a national examination approved by the ...
• Florida Housing Finance Corporation
  • Departmental
    • Waiver of 67-48.004(1)(a), Forida Administrative Code from St. Giles Manor, Ltd. (“Petition”). The Petition is seeking a waiver of the requirement for a change in ownership structure.
    • Variance of 67-21.018(4)(f), Florida Administrative Code from Eastridge Partners, Ltd. (“Petition”). The Petition is seeking a variance of the requirement from the Rule to allow for a five-year period of interest only payments, followed by an ...
    • Variance of 67-21.006(2) and Part III A.3.b. and 4 of the Universal Instructions, Florida Administrative Code from The Landings at Carver Park, LLLP (“Petition”). The Petition is seeking a variance of the requirement that buildings within a ...
    • Variance of 67-21.008(2)(b), Florida Administrative Code from Lamson Avenue Apartments, Ltd. (“Petition”). The Petition is seeking a variance of the requirement from the Rule which mandates that each recipient of a mortgage loan shall provide for ...
    • Variance of 67-48.002(83) and 67-48, Florida Administrative Code from Pebble Hill Estates Limited Partnership (“Petition”). The Petition is seeking a variance to return housing credit allocation and request an immediate allocation of 2008 housing ...

6. Notices of Meetings, Workshops and Public Hearings

• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • Departmental
    • General Business Meeting; Thursday, January 31, 2008; Crowne Plaza, Airport, Orlando, Fl.
      • Hearing Meeting: Crowne Plaza, Airport, Orlando, Fl.
• Department of Education
  • Departmental
    • Quarterly meeting of the Council; January 18, 2008 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM January 19, 2008 8:30 AM - Noon; Holiday Inn West Conference Center 7417 Newberry Road Gainesville, FL 33605
      • Hearing Meeting: Holiday Inn West Conference Center 7417 Newberry Road Gainesville, FL 33605
• Regional Planning Councils
  • Southwest Florida Regional Planning Council
    • SWFRPC Lower West Coast Watersheds Subcommittee will be discussing water quality issues affecting the Southwest Florida Region.; Thursday, January 17, 2007 at 11:30 am; Southwest Florida Regional Planning Council, 1st floor conference room at 1926 ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Southwest Florida Regional Planning Council, 1st floor conference room at 1926 Victoria Avenue, Fort Myers, Florida
• Agency for Health Care Administration
  • Departmental
    • This is a meeting of the State Consumer Health Information and Policy Advisory Council Health Care Facilities Technical Workgroup to which all interested parties are invited. The purpose is to conduct a meeting of key health care stakeholders to ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Agency for Health Care Administration, Conference Room “C”, 2727 Mahan Drive, Tallahassee, Florida. Any person interested in participating by telephone may dial (713) 481-0090/Pass Code: 9701442#. If you have any difficulty accessing the teleconference, please call the Florida Center’s main number at (850) 922-5771.
    • This is a meeting of the State Consumer Health Information and Policy Advisory Council Health Care Facility Website/Ambulatory Surgery Data Technical Workgroup to which all interested parties are invited. The purpose is to conduct a meeting of key ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Agency for Health Care Administration, Conference Room “C”, 2727 Mahan Drive, Tallahassee, Florida. Any person interested in participating by telephone may dial (713) 481-0090/Pass Code: 9701442#. If you have any difficulty accessing the teleconference, please call the Florida Center’s main number at (850) 922-5771.
• Department of Children and Families
  • Family Safety and Preservation Program
    • DCF & FSMO Current snapshot & Agency Issues; January 15, 2008 11:30 a.m.; Osceola County Administration Bldg., 2nd Floor Room 2501 1 Courthouse Square Kissimmee, FL 34741
      • Hearing Meeting: Osceola County Administration Bldg., 2nd Floor Room 2501 1 Courthouse Square Kissimmee, FL 34741
• Florida Commission on Offender Review
  • Departmental
    • Regularly scheduled meeting for all Parole, Conditional Release, Conditional Medical Release, Addiction Recovery and Control Release matters as well as other Commission business. ; Wednesday, January 30, 2008, 9 a.m.; Florida Parole Commission, ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Florida Parole Commission, 2601 Blair Stone Road, Bldg C, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-2450
• Department of Citrus
  • Departmental
    • The council will meet to hear reports on mechanical harvesting, robotics and CMNP registration, and to discuss any other matters which might relate to this council.; Tuesday, January 15, 2008, 10:00 a.m.; Florida's Natural Grove House, 20160 Highway ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Florida's Natural Grove House, 20160 Highway 27, Lake Wales, FL 33853
• 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 22, 2008 9:00 am and 10:00 am 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, Tallahassee, Florida 32309 (850)488-0062
• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • Citizens Property Insurance Corporation
    • The Depopulation Committe will be meeting on items of discussion including, but not limited to, review, and if appropriate, approval of the proposed non-bonus commercial residential Depopulation plan. ; Tuesday, January 15th, 2008 at 9:30 am; ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Tallahassee
• Department of Health
  • Division of Children's Medical Services
    • The Florida KidCare Coordinating Council, an advisory body appointed by the Florida Department of Health, will meet on Monday, January 14, 2008, 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. in Tallahassee to discuss Florida KidCare, the state children’s health insurance ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Betty Easley Conference Center Capital Circle Office Center 4075 Esplanade Way, Room # 152 Tallahassee, FL 32399-0950
• Department of Citrus
  • Departmental
    • The Commission will convene for the purpose of standing committee meetings and the regular monthly meeting of the Florida Citrus Commission. The Commission will address issues pertaining to budget items and revisions, contracts, advertising ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Florida Department of Citrus, 1115 East Memorial Blvd., Lakeland, Florida.
• Regional Utility Authorities
  • Tampa Bay Water - A Regional Water Supply Authority
    • The Tampa Bay Water Board of Directors will select a General Manager followed by a formal ribbon cutting for the Tampa Bay Seawater Desalination Facility.; Friday, January 25, 2008 10:00 a.m.; Tampa Seawater Desalination Facility 13041 Wyandotte ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Tampa Seawater Desalination Facility 13041 Wyandotte Road Gibsonton, Florida 33534
• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • Governor's Commission on Disabilities
    • The Committee is meeting to fulfill the mandate of Executive Order 07-148.; January 8, 2007 from 10:00 am - 3:00 pm; 4030 Esplanade Way, Room 301, Tallahassee, Florida
      • Hearing Meeting: 4030 Esplanade Way, Room 301, Tallahassee, Florida
    • The Committee is meeting to fulfill the mandate of Executive Order 07-148.; January 15, 2007 from 1:00-4:00 pm; 4030 Esplanade Way, Room 301, Tallahassee, Florida
      • Hearing Meeting: 4030 Esplanade Way, Room 301, Tallahassee, Florida
  • Sunshine State Governmental Financing Commission
    • Board of Directors Meeting; Friday, January 11, 2008 at 11:00 A.M.; 11th Floor Conference Room, Palm Beach County Governmental Center, 301 North Olive Avenue, West Palm Beach, Florida
      • Hearing Meeting: 11th Floor Conference Room, Palm Beach County Governmental Center, 301 North Olive Avenue, West Palm Beach, Florida
• Department of Education
  • Florida School for the Deaf and the Blind
    • Matters pertaining to the search for President of the Florida School for the Deaf and the Blind; Monday, January 16, 2008 at 6:00 PM; Wilson Music Center FSDB campus St. Augustine, Florida
      • Hearing Meeting: Wilson Music Center FSDB campus St. Augustine, Florida
• Regional Utility Authorities
  • Withlacoochee Regional Water Supply Authority
    • To conduct regular business of the Authority.; Wednesday, January 16, 2008 at 4:30 p.m.; Sumter County Government Annex, 910 North Main Street, Room 142, Bushnell, FL 33513
      • Hearing Meeting: Sumter County Government Annex, 910 North Main Street, Room 142, Bushnell, FL 33513
• Regional Planning Councils
  • Withlacoochee Regional Planning Council
    • To conduct the regular business of the Council including the Regional Report and Recommendations for Lake Hideaway DRI.; Thursday, January 17, 2008, 7:00 p.m.; Withlacoochee Regional Planning Council, 1241 S. W. 10th Street, Ocala, FL 34471-0323
      • Hearing Meeting: Withlacoochee Regional Planning Council, 1241 S. W. 10th Street, Ocala, FL 34471-0323
    • Chairman report, Committee updates, and other organizational matters regarding the committees.; Training Subcommittee, Wednesday, January 16, 2008, 9:30 a.m. Local Emergency Planning Committee, Wednesday, January 16, 2008, 10:30 a.m.; Ocala ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Ocala Regional Medical Center, 1431 SW First Avenue, Ocala, Florida 34474 Community Medical Building, Classrooms A & B
• Regional Transportation Authorities
  • South Florida Regional Transportation Authority
    • Property Task Force (formerly known as the Property Committee); Friday, January 18, 2008 at 9:00 a.m.; Board Room of SFRTA’s Administrative Offices, located at 800 NW 33rd Street, Pompano Beach, FL 33064
      • Hearing Meeting: Board Room of SFRTA’s Administrative Offices, located at 800 NW 33rd Street, Pompano Beach, FL 33064
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Florida Mobile Home Relocation Corporation
    • The Florida Mobile Home Relocation Corporation announces a meeting of it's Board of Directors. The board will consider mobile home applications for abandonment and relocation compensation due to evictions as a result of a change in land use. ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Shady Lane Oaks, 15777 Bolesta Road, Clearwater, FL.
• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • Citizens Property Insurance Corporation
    • Item of discussion includes, but is not limited to, a KPMG report.; February 21, 2008 at 8:30 am.; Conference Call: 888-295-6211
      • Hearing Meeting: Conference Call: 888-295-6211
• Department of Education
  • Departmental
    • For consumer input on the effectiveness of services provided by the Florida Division of Blind Services in assisting individuals with visual impairments achieving employment and independence under Title I of the Rehab Act.; Thursday, January 17, 2008 ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Holiday Inn West Conference Center 7417 Newberry Road Gainesville, FL 32605
    • Quarterly meeting of the Florida Rehabilitation Council f/t Blind.; Friday, January 18, 2008 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM Saturday, January 19, 2008 8:30 AM - 12:00 PM; Holiday Inn West Conference Center 7417 Newberry Road Gainesville, FL 32605
      • Hearing Meeting: Holiday Inn West Conference Center 7417 Newberry Road Gainesville, FL 32605
• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • Duval Soil and Water Conservation District
    • To conduct business of the district board.; January 9, 2008 at 10:00 A.M.; Agricultural Extension Center, 1010 N. McDuff Avenue, Jacksonville, FL 32254
      • Hearing Meeting: Agricultural Extension Center, 1010 N. McDuff Avenue, Jacksonville, FL 32254
• Department of Education
  • State Board of Education
    • Bylaws and Draft of annual report. In addition, district leaders, businesses with programs currently in other states and researchers on digital divide topics will be present for discussion. ; Friday, January 25, 2008, 12:30-4:00 pm ; Orange ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Orange County Convention Center, Room S329, Orlando, FL
  • Departmental
    • Quarterly Board Meeting; January 10, 2008 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM; Blind Services Foundation, 4700 Millenia Boulevard, Suite 175, Orlando, Florida 32839, Telephone (407) 210-6607
      • Hearing Meeting: Blind Services Foundation, 4700 Millenia Boulevard, Suite 175, Orlando, Florida 32839, Telephone (407) 210-6607
• Department of Transportation
  • Departmental
    • Florida Government in the Sunshine Review.; January 17, 2008, 4:00 p.m. - until completion of business.; Hilton in the Walt Disney World Resort, 1751 Hotel Plaza Boulevard, Salon II, Lake Buena Vista, Florida.
      • Hearing Meeting: Hilton in the Walt Disney World Resort, 1751 Hotel Plaza Boulevard, Salon II, Lake Buena Vista, Florida.
    • Florida Transportation Commission/TEAMFL Joint Meeting.; January 18, 2008, 9:00 a.m. until noon.; Hilton in the Walt Disney World Resort, 1751 Hotel Plaza Boulevard, Grand Foyer, Lake Buena Vista, Florida.
      • Hearing Meeting: Hilton in the Walt Disney World Resort, 1751 Hotel Plaza Boulevard, Grand Foyer, Lake Buena Vista, Florida.
• Department of Health
  • Departmental
    • Continued discussion of issues relating to correctional health care in the Florida Department of Corrections.; January 17, 2008, 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.; 1(888) 808-6959 (Toll Free), Conference Code: 2454583, 4030 Esplanade Way, 2nd Floor, Room 258, ...
      • Hearing Meeting: 1(888) 808-6959 (Toll Free), Conference Code: 2454583, 4030 Esplanade Way, 2nd Floor, Room 258, Tallahassee, FL 32399-1732
• Department of Children and Families
  • Departmental
    • The department is seeking public input and information regarding the Highlands County Baker Act Transportation Exception. ; January 18, 2008, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM; Florida Hospital Heartland Medical Center, Conference Room One (Second Floor). 4200 ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Florida Hospital Heartland Medical Center, Conference Room One (Second Floor). 4200 Sun ‘n Lake Boulevard, Sebring, FL 38872
• Regional Planning Councils
  • Southwest Florida Regional Planning Council
    • SWFRPC's Legislative Subcommittee to discuss legislative issues effecting Southwest Florida and update the Council's Legislative Position Statement for 2008.; Thursday, January 17, 2008 at 11:00 am or immediately following the Council's Board ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Southwest Florida Regional Planning Council - 2nd Floor Meeting Room - 1926 Victoria Avenue - Fort Myers, Florida
• Water Management Districts
  • Southwest Florida Water Management District
    • Discussion of Task Force business for the Citrus County Task Force of The Citrus/Hernando Waterways Restoration Council.; Monday, January 14, 2008 at 3:00 p.m.; Lecanto Government Building, 3600 West Sovereign Path, Room 166, Lecanto, Florida 34461
      • Hearing Meeting: Lecanto Government Building, 3600 West Sovereign Path, Room 166, Lecanto, Florida 34461
• Regional Planning Councils
  • Southwest Florida Regional Planning Council
    • Newly appointed Executive Committee to discuss the newly appointed Executive Director's contract.; Thursday, January 17, 2008 11:00 am or immediately following the Council Board meeting.; Southwest Florida Regional Planning Council - 1926 Victoria ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Southwest Florida Regional Planning Council - 1926 Victoria Avenue in Fort Myers, Florida (meeting room to be announced)
• Public Service Commission
  • Departmental
    • DOCKET NO. 070293-SU - Application for increase in wastewater rates in Monre County by K W Resort Utilities Corp. The purpose of this prehearing conference is to: (1) simplify the issues; (2) identify the positions of the parties on the issues; (3) ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Room 148, Betty Easley Conference Center, 4075 Esplanade Way, Tallahassee, Florida
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Board of Landscape Architecture
    • General Board and Business meeting.; January 25, 2008 at 9:00 a.m.; Florida Hotel and Conference Center, 1500 Sand Lake Road, Orlando, FL 32809; (407) 859-1500.
      • Hearing Meeting: Florida Hotel and Conference Center, 1500 Sand Lake Road, Orlando, FL 32809; (407) 859-1500.
• Department of Transportation
  • Departmental
    • REVISED - This hearing is being held to afford interested persons the opportunity to express their views concerning the location, conceptual design, social, economic, and environmental effects of Financial Project ID 220440-1-32-01, otherwise known ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Community Life Center, United Methodist Church, 4115 Southside Drive, Gulf Breeze
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Board of Pilot Commissioners
    • Deputy Pilot Advancement; January 14, 2008 at 10:00 a.m.; 888.808.6959, conference code 4878197#.
      • Hearing Meeting: 888.808.6959, conference code 4878197#.
• Department of Children and Families
  • Departmental
    • A public meeting to plan and provide direction on the Circuit 19 Prevention and Permanency Planning Team under the direction of the statewide advisory council and the Office of the Governor; January 10, 2008 at 1:00pm and January 17, 2008 at 1:00pm.;...
      • Hearing Meeting: Fort Pierce Regional Service Center 337 North U.S. Highway # 1 Fort Pierce, Florida 34950
• Regional Planning Councils
  • West Florida Regional Planning Council
    • Discuss general WFRPC business; 01/14/2008, 4:00 p.m.; Niceville City Hall
      • Hearing Meeting: Niceville City Hall
• Department of Corrections
  • Departmental
    • This a regularly scheduled meeting of the Region XVI Training Council, under the authority of the Florida Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission. The primary business of the meeting will be to discuss training and budget issues.; January ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Florida Department of Corrections Headquarters Building, 2601 Blair Stone Road, Tallahassee, Florida, 2nd Floor-Building B, Classroom B
• Public Service Commission
  • Departmental
    • To permit parties to present testimony and exhibits relative to the , and for such other purposes as the Commission may deem appropriate. All witnesses shall be subject to cross-examination at the conclusion of their testimony on the issues ...
      • Hearing Meeting: 148 Betty Easley Conference Center, Joseph P. Cresse Hearing Room 148, 4075 Esplanade Way, Tallahassee, Florida
• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • Volunteer Florida Foundation
    • Matters pertaining to the social services provided by faith-based and grassroots organizations in Florida and how they may further help Floridians in need.; January 17, 2008 at 3:30 p.m.; Calvary Assembly Church, 1199 Clay St., Winter Park, 32789
      • Hearing Meeting: Calvary Assembly Church, 1199 Clay St., Winter Park, 32789
  • Departmental
    • 2008 regular board meeting schedule; January 10, 2008 – 6:00 pm unless otherwise set by the Board January 24, 2008 – 6:00 pm unless otherwise set by the Board February 14, 2008 - 6:00 pm unless otherwise set by the Board February 28, 2008 - 6:00 ...
      • Hearing Meeting: 1313 First Avenue SE, Steinhatchee, Florida 32359
• Department of Health
  • Board of Chiropractic Medicine
    • General board business.; Friday, February 8, 2008, commencing at 8:30 a.m., also will be held by telephone conference call if necessary.; Marriott Jacksonville, 4670 Salisbury Road, Jacksonville, Florida 32256 (904) 296-2222.
      • Hearing Meeting: Marriott Jacksonville, 4670 Salisbury Road, Jacksonville, Florida 32256 (904) 296-2222.
  • Board of Medicine
    • To conduct the regular business of the Rules/Legislative Committee.; Thursday, January 31, 2008 immediately following the Physican Assistant Council meeting.; Hyatt Regency Jacksonville, 225 E. Coastline Dr., Jacksonville, Fl 32202 (904-588-1234)
      • Hearing Meeting: Hyatt Regency Jacksonville, 225 E. Coastline Dr., Jacksonville, Fl 32202 (904-588-1234)
• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • Southwest Florida Library Network
    • Meeting of the Board of Directors of the Southwest Florida Library Network; January 22, 2008 at 3:00 PM; Southwest Florida Library Network Office / 12751 Westlinks Drive / Building III, Unit 7 / Fort Myers, FL 33913
      • Hearing Meeting: Southwest Florida Library Network Office / 12751 Westlinks Drive / Building III, Unit 7 / Fort Myers, FL 33913
• Department of Health
  • Board of Medicine
    • To conduct general business of the Board.; Friday and Saturday, February 1-2, 2007; Hyatt Regency Jacksonville, 225 E. Coastline Dr., Jacksonville, Fl 32202 (904) 588-1234
      • Hearing Meeting: Hyatt Regency Jacksonville, 225 E. Coastline Dr., Jacksonville, Fl 32202 (904) 588-1234
• State Board of Administration
  • Departmental
    • Scope of the project engagement, request for quotes, selection of a firm, as well as address other general business of the Audit Committee. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the SBA will make appropriate arrangements for ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Hermitage Room, Plaza Level, Hermitage Centre, 1801 Hermitage Boulevard, Tallahassee, FL 32308. Gold Coast Room, 5th Floor, Hermitage Centre, 1801 Hermitage Boulevard, Tallahassee, FL 32308
• Department of Health
  • Board of Medicine
    • To conduct the business of the Board; January 31, 2008, immediately following the Rules and Legislation Committee meeting. The estimated start time will be 5:00 P.M.; Hyatt Regency Jacksonville Riverfront Hotel 225 East Coast Line Drive ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Hyatt Regency Jacksonville Riverfront Hotel 225 East Coast Line Drive Jacksonville, FL 32202 (904) 588-1234
• Department of Transportation
  • Departmental
    • The Strategic Aggregates Review Task Force, recently formed by the Florida Legislature under CS/CS/HB 985, will hold the third in a series of public meetings to discuss improvements in policy and public investment as it relates to the availability ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Embassy Suites Jacksonville - Baymeadows, 9300 Baymeadows Road, Jacksonville FL 32256
    • The Strategic Aggregates Review Task Force, recently formed by the Florida Legislature under CS/CS/HB 985, will hold the third in a series of public meetings to discuss improvements in policy and public investment as it relates to the availability ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Embassy Suites Jacksonville - Baymeadows, 9300 Baymeadows Road, Jacksonville FL 32256
• State Board of Administration
  • Departmental
    • To discuss the responses received concerning the above ITN and to select finalist respondents for oral presentations, if necessary, and further consideration. ; Tuesday, January 22, 2008 9:00 a.m. – until the conclusion of business; Hermitage Room ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Hermitage Room (1st Floor), 1801 Hermitage Blvd., Tallahassee, Florida
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Board of Veterinary Medicine
    • Probable Cause Panel meeting portions which are closed to the public. Agenda available on request.; February 1, 2008 at 9:00 a.m.; Access Phone: (888) 808-6959 Conference code 9226020
      • Hearing Meeting: Access Phone: (888) 808-6959 Conference code 9226020
• Department of Revenue
  • Property Tax Oversight Program
    • Discuss and develop the administrative structure for potential implementation of chapter 2007-339, Laws of Florida, relating to: 1) the $25,000 tangible personal property exemption; 2) the transfer of Save Our Homes assessment differences to new ...
      • Hearing Meeting: R.A. Gray Building, Heritage Hall (Auditorium), 500 S. Bronough St., Tallahassee, Florida
• Department of Legal Affairs
  • Departmental
    • Finance & Budget Committee NOTE: In the absence of quorum, items on this agenda will be discussed as workshop, and notes will be recorded although no formal action will be taken. If you have any questions, please call (850)414-3300.; January 8, ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Please call (850)414-3300 for instructions on participation.

7. Notices of Petitions and Dispositions Regarding Declaratory Stat

• Department of Financial Services
  • Division of State Fire Marshal
    • Chief Anthony Roseberry; The Declaratory Statement concludes that with regard to the facts alleged in the Petition, the system described does not meet the definition of a “pre-engineered system” found at Section 633.021(1)(20), Florida Statutes, and ...
• Department of Elder Affairs
  • Division of Statewide Community Based Services
    • American Eldercare, Inc.; The Department of Elder Affairs enters an order denying the Petition for Declaratory Statement published in the Florida Administrative Weekly on October 5, 2007, on the grounds that it seeks a statutory interpretation that ...
• Department of Financial Services
  • Division of State Fire Marshal
    • Paul D. Robinson; The Department of Financial Services, Division of State Fire Marshal, closed the petition for declaratory statement filed by Paul D. Robinson, on November 28, 2007, without opinion, because Petitioner withdrew the petition. The ...

8. Notices Regarding Bids, Proposals and Purchasing

• Department of Education
  • Florida State University
    • Department of Education, Florida State University
• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • Tower-OHL Group
    • Other Agencies and Organizations, Tower-OHL Group
• Regional Planning Councils
  • Northeast Florida Regional Planning Council
    • Regional Planning Councils, Northeast Florida Regional Planning Council

9. Miscellaneous

• Department of Environmental Protection
  • Office of the Secretary
    • Department of Environmental Protection, Office of the Secretary
    • Department of Environmental Protection, Office of the Secretary
• Department of Financial Services
  • Division of Funeral, Cemetery, and Consumer Services
    • Department of Financial Services, Division of Funeral, Cemetery, and Consumer Services
• Department of Environmental Protection
  • Departmental
    • Department of Environmental Protection, Departmental
• Public Service Commission
  • Departmental
    • Public Service Commission, Departmental
• Department of Environmental Protection
  • Departmental
    • Department of Environmental Protection, Departmental
• Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles
  • Division of Motor Vehicles
    • Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles, Division of Motor Vehicles
    • Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles, Division of Motor Vehicles
    • Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles, Division of Motor Vehicles
• Department of Financial Services
  • FSC - Financial Institution Regulation
    • Department of Financial Services, FSC - Financial Institution Regulation