Vol. 32, No. 43 (10/27/2006)

1. Notices of Development of Proposed Rules and Negotiated Rulemaking

• Department of Health
  • Board of Medicine
    • The Board proposes the development of a rule amendment to address recent legislation requiring appropriate notification to patients with regard to licensure status.
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Board of Cosmetology
    • To further clarify the definition of a salon.
• Department of Health
  • Board of Osteopathic Medicine
    • The purpose and effect of this rule development is to incorporate amendments to the new application.
• Executive Office of the Governor
  • Office of Tourism, Trade and Economic Development
    • The purpose and effect of the rule development is to implement the provisions of Sections 228.1162 and 288.1171, Florida Statutes, and Laws of Florida 2006-262.
• Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission
  • Departmental
    • The purpose and effect of the proposed rule development is to amend specific Fish and Wildlife Research Institute grant program guidelines that are incorporated by reference into the overall rule on the issuance of agency grants. The amendment will ...
  • Marine Fisheries
    • The purpose of this rule development effort is to continue the suspension on the annual reduction of spiny lobster traps through the 2007-2008 license year. The suspension was implemented at the beginning of the Commission-mandated three-year ...
• Department of Financial Services
  • Division of Workers' Compensation
    • To adopt new 2007 versions of nationally approved uniform billing forms for medical providers which are utilized by Florida's Workers' Compensation insurance industry for medical bill reimbursements to healthcare providers, to adopt a revised ...
• Department of Health
  • Division of Medical Quality Assurance
    • To update the rule text.
• Agency for Health Care Administration
  • Health Facility and Agency Licensing
    • The purpose of this rule development is to revise the Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan format to comply with Chapter 2006-71, Laws of Florida and to update the rules and application forms pursuant to Chapter 2006-192, Laws of Florida.
• Department of Financial Services
  • Division of State Fire Marshal
    • The purposes of this rule workshop are twofold. (1) To implement, interpret, and clarify the requirements and purposes of listing a product containing two or more components by a nationally recognized testing laboratory under Section 633.065, ...
• Florida Housing Finance Corporation
  • Departmental
    • The purpose of Rule Chapter 67-53, Florida Administrative Code (F.A.C.), is to establish the procedures by which the Florida Housing Finance Corporation shall administer and monitor the Community Workforce Housing Innovation Pilot Program (CWHIP), ...
• Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
  • Florida Forest Service
    • This purpose is to provide guidance to Department staff and information to the public regarding use of lands managed by the Department for specific activities, and to comply with similar existing laws and rules. The effect will improve ...
• Regional Planning Councils
  • East Central Florida Regional Planning Council
    • To provide for designation of certain ex officio nonvoting members to the Council.
• Department of Corrections
  • Departmental
    • The purpose and effect of the proposed rule is to amend the rule to clarify the definitions of major violation and minor violation and revise the Disciplinary Team composition to require that the team be made up of a least two staff persons, one of ...
    • The purpose and effect of the proposed rule is to include military style camouflage clothing (jungle, urban and desert) as inappropriate attire for visitors.
    • The purpose and effect of the proposed rule is to amend the rule to prohibit visitors from possessing keyless entry devices in any department facility unless approved by the duty warden or designee.
    • The purpose and effect of the proposed rule is to Amend Form DC6-111D Visitation Screening Matrix, to clarify that visitation will be denied for certain convictions as measured from the date of the arrest and for persons who have terminated ...
    • The purpose and effect of the proposed rule is to designate how inmate identification cards will be displayed.
• Water Management Districts
  • Southwest Florida Water Management District
    • The purpose of the rule amendments is to incorporate by reference revisions to the Proposed Well Construction Location and Design Form. The proposed revisions to the form request additional information concerning the design of the proposed well. The ...
    • The proposed amendment of Rule 40D-4.331, F.A.C., will update a reference to the General Environmental Resource Permit Application for Modification Related to Outparcel Construction Within Permitted Commercial Projects, Form No. LEG-R.001.00(02/05).
    • The purpose of the proposed rule amendment is to clarify what impacts the District will consider in determining whether certain activities regulated under Part IV, Chapter 373, Florida Statutes (F.S.), qualify for a General Environmental Resource ...
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Division of Pari-Mutuel Wagering
    • The purpose and effect of the proposed rule will be to amend the Division’s rules regarding the race-day administration of Salix to racehorses.

2. Proposed Rules

• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Board of Employee Leasing Companies
    • The Board proposes a rule amendment to address the requirements for the reporting of change of status.
      • Due of Comment: 11/17/2006
• Department of Health
  • Board of Medicine
    • The proposed new rule is intended to address recent legislation with regard to appropriate notification of patients regarding licensure status.
      • Due of Comment: 11/17/2006
    • The proposed rule amendment is intended to address removal of the requirement for HIV/AIDS and domestic violence continuing medical education at the time of initial licensure.
      • Due of Comment: 11/17/2006
    • The proposed rule amendments are intended to set forth revised criteria for licensure renewal to comply with recent legislation.
      • Due of Comment: 11/17/2006
    • The Council proposes the rule amendments to delete unnecessary language and address those violations appropriate for issuance of a citation.
      • Due of Comment: 11/17/2006
    • The Council proposes the rule amendment to delete unnecessary language and to update and clarify requirements for additional education for initial licensure.
      • Due of Comment: 11/17/2006
    • The Council propose the rule amendment to comply with the requirements of subsection 456.072(1)(t), Florida Statutes providing for discipline of licensees who fail to notify patients of practitioner’s license type and for advertisements naming a ...
      • Due of Comment: 11/17/2006
    • The Council proposes the rule amendment to add reference to Section 456.072(1)(t), Florida Statutes to clarify advertising requirements.
      • Due of Comment: 11/17/2006
    • The Council proposes the rule amendments to update and clarify the requirements for continuing education on HIV/AIDS.
      • Due of Comment: 11/17/2006
• Department of Financial Services
  • OIR – Insurance Regulation
    • To adopt the 2006 NAIC Quarterly and Annual Statement Instructions and NAIC’s Accounting Practices and Procedures Manual, as permitted by Section 624.424, F.S.
      • Due of Comment: 11/17/2006
    • To adopt the 2006 NAIC Financial Condition Examiners Handbook Adopted, as permitted by Section 624.316, F.S.
      • Due of Comment: 11/17/2006
  • Office of Financial Regulation
    • The purpose of the rule is to establish the organizational structure of the Office of Financial Regulation as required by Section 20.121(3)(b), F.S.
      • Due of Comment: 11/17/2006
• Department of Health
  • Board of Medicine
    • The proposed rule amendments are intended to incorporate new and revised forms into the current forms rule.
      • Due of Comment: 11/17/2006
• Department of Financial Services
  • Division of Workers' Compensation
    • Rule Chapter 69L-56, F.A.C., is being amended to incorporate by reference the revised Florida Division of Workers’ Compensation Proof of Coverage (POC) Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) Implementation Manual and the International Association of ...
      • Due of Comment: 11/17/2006
    • To delete class code 5536 "Heating and Air Conditioning Duct Work – Shop and Outside – and Drivers", class code 6003 " Pile Driving" and class code 6005 "Jetty or Breakwater Construction – All Operations to Completion and Drivers" from the rule as ...
      • Due of Comment: 11/17/2006
• Department of Corrections
  • Departmental
    • The purpose and effect of the proposed rule is to revise the population threshold for law library collections; eliminate starter collection law libraries; revise the procedure for addressing inmates’ failure to return borrowed law library research ...
      • Due of Comment: 11/17/2006
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Division of Hotels and Restaurants
    • The purpose of this rule development is to adopt a single fee for certificate of operation annual license renewals, effective with the August 1, 2007 renewal cycle; clarify application for permit to alter and permit extension requirements; clarify ...
      • Due of Comment: 11/17/2006
• Department of Health
  • School Psychology
    • To update the rule.
      • Due of Comment: 11/17/2006
    • To update the rule.
      • Due of Comment: 11/17/2006
  • Council of Licensed Midwifery
    • To update the rule.
      • Due of Comment: 11/17/2006
    • To update the rule.
      • Due of Comment: 11/17/2006
• Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission
  • Vessel Registration and Boating Safety
    • The purpose of this rule is to reduce the incidence of vessel masts coming into contact with high tension power lines. Masts of sailboats and other masted vessels typically contact the high tension power lines when vessels drag anchor during storm ...
      • Due of Comment: 11/17/2006
• Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles
  • Division of Driver Licenses
    • The purpose of the proposed rule action is to amend the current rule to reflect the 2006 revision to section 322.2615 Florida Statute, Suspension of license; right to review. This rule chapter sets forth the standards for proceedings relating to ...
      • Due of Comment: 11/17/2006

3. Notices of Changes, Corrections and Withdrawals

• Department of Environmental Protection
  • Departmental
    • Definitions, Exceedances of Aquatic Life-Based Water Quality Criteria, Primary Contact and Recreation Use Support, Fish and Shellfish Consumption Use Support, Drinking Water Use Support and Protection of Human Health, Exceedances of Aquatic Life-...
• Department of Health
  • Board of Nursing Home Administrators
    • Notification of Change of Address or Employing Facility
• Department of Financial Services
  • OIR – Insurance Regulation
    • Forms
• Department of Corrections
  • Departmental
    • Custody Classification
• Department of Health
  • Board of Medicine
    • Approval of Physician Office Accrediting Organizations

4. Emergency Rules

• Department of the Lottery
  • Departmental
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    • Instant Game Number 673, MONOPOLY
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5. Petitions and Dispositions Regarding Rule Variance or Waiver

• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Board of Accountancy
    • Phil Newman by Seann Frazier, Esquire, seeking a variance or waiver of subsection 61H1-27.001(5), Florida Administrative Code, and the requirement that an applicant for licensure who does not hold a degree from an accredited college or university ...
    • Roxanne Ortiz, seeking a variance or waiver of subsection 61H1-33.006(2), Florida Administrative Code, and the requirement that an applicant for licensure reactivation complete a specified number of continuing professional education hours in ...
• Water Management Districts
  • St. Johns River Water Management District
    • Granting Variance under Section 120.542, F.S. (SJRWMD FOR# 2006-68), to Palm Vista Preserve, LLC (Petitioner). The Petition for Variance was received by SJRWMD on June 9, 2006. Notice of receipt of the petition requesting the variance was ...
    • The St. Johns River Water Management District (SJRWMD) Governing Board hereby gives notice that on October 10, 2006, it issued a Final Order Granting Variance under Section 120.542, F.S. (SJRWMD FOR# 2006-15), to Gulfstream Partners, Inc. (...
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Division of Professions
    • variance or waiver of subsection 61H1-31.001(10), Florida Administrative Code, and the requirement that a licensee pay a $50.00 delinquency fee for submitting a CPE reporting form after July 15th of the licensee’s reestablishment period. Petitioner ...
    • William Harmon, seeking a variance or waiver of paragraph 61H1-27.002(2)(a), Florida Administrative Code, and the requirement that an applicant for licensure must hold a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university with an ...
    • Mark Krpan, seeking a variance or waiver of subsection 61H1-31.001(10), Florida Administrative Code, and the requirement that a licensee pay a $50.00 delinquency fee for submitting a CPE reporting form after July 15th of the licensee’s ...
• Water Management Districts
  • South Florida Water Management District
    • Granting Waiver under Section 120.542, Fla. Stat. (SFWMD 2006-147-DAO-ROW), on October 12, 2006, to Palm Beach County Water Utilities Department. The petition for waiver was received by the SFWMD on August 3, 2006. Notice of receipt of the petition ...
    • Granting Waiver under Section 120.542, Fla. Stat. (SFWMD 2006-148-DAO-ROW), on October 12, 2006, to Gregory S. Sembler, General Partner of Sembler Family Partnership #42 Ltd. The petition for waiver was received by the SFWMD on August 6, 2006. ...
    • waiver from Florida Department of Transportation, Application No. 06-0922-2M, for utilization of Works or Lands of the District known as the C-12 Canal, Broward County, for minor encroachments that weave in and out of the District’s north right of ...
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Division of Hotels and Restaurants
    • Emergency Variance from Rule 2000.7a, ASME A18.1, 1999 edition, as adopted by Chapter 3001.2, 2004 Florida Building Code, limiting travel to 12 feet. The petition was received from Johnny Lamkin of Schindler Elevator on behalf of Faith Lutheran ...
    • Emergency Variance for subsection 61C-4.010(7), Florida Administrative Code, from Brothers and Sisters Barbeque Restaurant located in Winter Garden. The above referenced F.A.C. states …each public food service establishment shall maintain a minimum ...
• Department of Health
  • Board of Medicine
    • Chaitanya H. Yajnik, M.D., seeking a waiver or variance from Rule 64B8-4.009, F.A.C., with regard to the requirement for official transcripts from Petitioner’s medical school. Comments on this petition should be filed with: Board of Medicine, 4052 ...
  • Board of Opticianry
    • Office of the Deputy Clerk on August 17, 2006. Petitioner Sherrie L. Button, seeks a waiver variance pursuant to Rule 64B12-9.016, Florida Administrative Code, with respect to the eligibility of individuals practicing or licensed in another state. ...

6. Notices of Meetings, Workshops and Public Hearings

• Department of Environmental Protection
  • Departmental
    • The Upper Ocklawaha River Basin TMDL Working Group was formed to provide a forum for stakeholders to discuss issues related to the Upper Ocklawaha River Basin TMDLs, including development, allocation, and implementation of the TMDLs. The focus of ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Leesburg Community Building, 109 E Dixie Ave., Leesburg, FL 34748.
    • A public meeting to discuss the implementation of the Statewide Invasive Species Management Plan for Florida, a comprehensive plan that coordinates the responsibilities of the state agencies to manage and prevent biological invasions.; November 15, ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Department of Environmental Protection, 3900 Commonwealth Blvd., Carr Building, Room 170, Tallahassee, FL
• Florida Land and Water Adjudicatory Commission
  • Departmental
    • This meeting is a regularly scheduled Cabinet meeting. The Florida Land and Water Adjudicatory Commission will consider adoption of an amendment to Rule 42LL-1.002, Boundary. The amendment to Rule 42LL-1.002, which addresses the boundary of the ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Cabinet Meeting Room (Room LL-03), The Capitol, Tallahassee, Florida
• Department of Environmental Protection
  • Departmental
    • Nature and Heritage tourism opportunities along the Suwannee River Wilderness Trail.; November 8, 2006, 10:00 a.m.; Hart Springs, 4240 SW 86th Ave., Bell FL 32619
      • Hearing Meeting: Hart Springs, 4240 SW 86th Ave., Bell FL 32619
    • Meeting Cancelled presentation and discussion of the proposed land management plan for Topsail Hill Preserve State Park with the public; CANCELLED November 8, 2006 at 7:00 p.m. (CT); CANCELLED Walton County Public Library, 336 Greenway Trail, ...
      • Hearing Meeting: CANCELLED Walton County Public Library, 336 Greenway Trail, Santa Rosa Beach, Florida
    • MEETING CANCELLED Discussion of the Topsail Hill Preserve State Park proposed land management plan with the Advisory Group Members.; CANCELLED November 9, 2006 at 9:00 a.m. (CT); CANCELLED Walton County Public Library, 336 Greenway Trail, Santa Rosa ...
      • Hearing Meeting: CANCELLED Walton County Public Library, 336 Greenway Trail, Santa Rosa Beach, Florida
• Board of Trustees of The Internal Improvement Trust Fund
  • Departmental
    • The Acquisition and Restoration Council, established pursuant to Section 259.035, Florida Statutes, will take testimony from members of the public on all Florida Forever land acquisition projects and new proposals.; November 8, 2006, 6:00 p.m.; ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Suwannee River Water Management District, Suwanne Room, 9225 County Road 49, Live Oak, Florida
• Department of Financial Services
  • OIR – Insurance Regulation
    • General Business Meeting.; Thursday, November 16, 2006, 9:00 a.m. Please note the time has been changed from 10:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.; Tampa Airport Marriott located at the Tampa International Airport.
      • Hearing Meeting: Tampa Airport Marriott located at the Tampa International Airport.
• Department of Health
  • Board of Pharmacy
    • This meeting has been cancelled.; October 27, 2006; Marriott Tampa Airport, Tampa International Airport
      • Hearing Meeting: Marriott Tampa Airport, Tampa International Airport
  • Division of Family Health Services
    • Draft language will be developed for the pedigree paper requirements for prescription medical device convenience kits that contain prescription drugs. ; November 16, 2006, 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.; Betty Easley Conference Center, 4075 Esplanade Way, ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Betty Easley Conference Center, 4075 Esplanade Way, Room 148, Tallahassee, FL 32399
• Department of Financial Services
  • OIR – Insurance Regulation
    • The Hanover American Insurance Company, The Hanover Insurance Company and Massachusetts Bay Insurance Company have requested a 68.8% average statewide rate increase with regard to its homeowners policies. The requested rate increase is not uniform ...
      • Hearing Meeting: 401 Senate Office Building, Tallahassee, Florida (adjacent to The Capitol).
    • St. Johns Insurance Company has requested a 22.4% average statewide rate increase with regard to its homeowners policies. The requested rate increase is not uniform and some areas are subject to a higher rate increase than other areas. Florida ...
      • Hearing Meeting: 401 Senate Office Building, Tallahassee, Florida (adjacent to The Capitol).
• Executive Office of the Governor
  • Departmental
    • Regular scheduled meeting of the Governor and Cabinet The State Board of Administration will take action on matters duly presented on its agenda, which may include such matters as Executive Director’s reports; approval of fiscal sufficiency of ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Cabinet Meeting Room, Lower Level, The Capitol, Tallahassee, Florida
• Department of State
  • Division of Historical Resources
    • General business meeting.; Thursday, November 14, 2006, 10:00 a.m.; The Grove, 100 East 1st Avenue, Tallahassee, Florida
      • Hearing Meeting: The Grove, 100 East 1st Avenue, Tallahassee, Florida
    • General business meeting and to review Florida National Register Nomination Proposals.; Thursday, November 30, 2006, 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.; Omni Jacksonville Hotel, Pensacola Room, 245 Water Street, Jacksonville, Florida 32202
      • Hearing Meeting: Omni Jacksonville Hotel, Pensacola Room, 245 Water Street, Jacksonville, Florida 32202
• Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
  • Division of Agricultural Environmental Services
    • To discuss revisions to the Wood-Destroying Organisms (WDO) form.; November 16, 2006, 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 Noon; Mid-Florida Research and Education Center, 2725 Binion Road, Apopka, FL, (407)884-2034
      • Hearing Meeting: Mid-Florida Research and Education Center, 2725 Binion Road, Apopka, FL, (407)884-2034
  • Division of Marketing and Development
    • Board Meeting. The purpose of this meeting is to conduct the general business of the Florida Tropical Fruit Advisory Council.; Thursday, November 9, 2006, 10:00 a.m.; Miami-Dade Extension Office, 18710 S. W. 288 Street, Homestead, FL 33030
      • Hearing Meeting: Miami-Dade Extension Office, 18710 S. W. 288 Street, Homestead, FL 33030
    • General meeting to review, discuss, and establish approval on research pre-proposals for calendar year for 2007-2008, and discussion of general council issues.; Thursday November 16, 2006, 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 Noon; Sebring Agri-Civic Center, 4509 ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Sebring Agri-Civic Center, 4509 George Blvd., Sebring, FL 33875
    • To conduct general business of the Florida Agriculture Center and Horse Park Authority, Inc.; November 16, 2006, 3:00 p.m.; Florida Horse Park, 11008 S. Highway 475, Ocala, FL 34480
      • Hearing Meeting: Florida Horse Park, 11008 S. Highway 475, Ocala, FL 34480
  • Division of Aquaculture
    • To discuss issues affecting the growth of aquaculture in Florida.; Monday, November 13, 2006, 1:00 p.m.; Division of Aquaculture Conference Room, 1203 Governor’s Square Boulevard, Fifth Floor, Tallahassee, FL 32301
      • Hearing Meeting: Division of Aquaculture Conference Room, 1203 Governor’s Square Boulevard, Fifth Floor, Tallahassee, FL 32301
• Department of Education
  • Education Practices Commission
    • The Hearing Panel of the Education Practices Commission will consider final agency action in matters dealing with the disciplining of certified educators. If a person decides to appeal any decision made by the Commission with respect to any matter ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Embassy Suites Tampa Airport/Westshore, 555 North Westshore Boulevard, Tampa, Florida 33609, (813)875-1555
  • University of West Florida
    • A follow-up to the FPAN Board of Director’s meeting held on October 27, 2006, to discuss additional consideration for proposals for Regional Centers. Should all business be concluded on October 27, 2006, then this conference call will be cancelled.; ...
      • Hearing Meeting: The public may join the conference call by dialing from any telephone. The phone number and access code needed to join the conference call may be obtained by contacting: Cheryl Phelps, Office Administrator, FPAN: Phone (850)595-0050, Fax (850)595-0052; Email cphelps@uwf.edu
  • Commission for Independent Education
    • The Florida Schools of Excellence Commission will be holding a conference call Executive Director Search Sub-Committee Meeting to discuss requirements of the vacant Executive Director position. Special Accommodations: Persons with disabilities who ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Conference Call: (850)488-7483, Suncom 278-4783
    • Per Section 1002.335(3)(c), Florida Statutes. The Florida Schools of Excellence Commission shall meet each month at the call of the chair. Agenda is forthcoming. Special Accommodations: Persons with disabilities who require assistance to ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Committee Meeting Room 301, Senate Building, Tallahassee, Florida
  • Division of Florida Colleges
    • College operational matters. Copies of the agenda will be available for inspection on and after Tuesday, October 31, 2006 and copies will be provided upon written request and the payment of approved duplicating charges. Any person wishing to ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Donald T. Martin Center for College Services, Room 462, 501 West State Street, Jacksonville, Florida 32202
• Department of Community Affairs
  • Division of Community Planning
    • This will be the seventh meeting of the Century Commission. The members will continue to discuss the Commission’s statutory role, including how to address the impacts of population growth during the next 25-50 years.; Sunday, November 12, 2006, 5:00 ...
      • Hearing Meeting: The Holiday Inn Select, 316 W. Tennessee Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32301
• Department of Transportation
  • Departmental
    • Lake City Hearing: Specific notice is provided to the Gainesville Metropolitan Transportation Planning Organization (MTPO) and the County Commissions for Dixie, Levy, Gilchrist, Bradford, Alachua, Columbia and Union counties serving the MPO for the ...
      • Hearing Meeting: FDOT Lake City District Office, Madison Room, 1109 South Marion Avenue, Lake City, Florida
  • Commercial Motor Vehicle Review Board
    • This is a monthly meeting of the Commercial Motor Vehicle Review Board for the purpose of reviewing penalties imposed upon any vehicle or person under the provisions of Chapter 316, Florida Statutes, relating to weights imposed on the highway by the ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Best Western All Suites Busch Gardens, 3001 University Center Drive, Tampa, Florida
• Department of Citrus
  • Departmental
    • There will be a meeting to discuss its purpose, structure, scope, and responsibilities as an advisory committee to the Florida Citrus Commission. The current reporting process will also be discussed. The Committee will also discuss any other issues ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Florida Department of Citrus, 1115 East Memorial Blvd., Lakeland, FL
• Public Service Commission
  • Departmental
    • Florida Public Service Commission will conduct two public hearings in the service territory of Embarq Florida, Inc. to elicit public testimony regarding the company’s petition seeking recovery of its 2005 Tropical System Related Costs and Expenses ...
      • Hearing Meeting: School Board of Lee County, Board Room, Dr. James A. Adams Public Education Center, 2055 Central Avenue, Ft. Myers, Florida DATE AND TIME: Wednesday, December 13, 2006, 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. (CST) PLACE: Ft. Walton Beach City Hall, City Commission Chambers, 107 Miracle Strip Parkway, S. W., Ft. Walton Beach, Florida
    • To take final action on Docket No. 060672-EI.; Tuesday, November 21, 2006, Agenda Conference begins at 9:30 a.m., although the time at which this item will be heard cannot be determined at this time; Commission Hearing Room 148, Betty Easley ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Commission Hearing Room 148, Betty Easley Conference Center, 4075 Esplanade Way, Tallahassee, Florida 32301
• Regional Planning Councils
  • Central Florida Regional Planning Council
    • Regular Monthly Meeting of the Council and the Executive Committee.; Wednesday, November 8, 2006, 9:30 a.m.; Four Points by Sheraton Sebring, Chateau Elan, 150 Midway Drive, Sebring, Florida
      • Hearing Meeting: Four Points by Sheraton Sebring, Chateau Elan, 150 Midway Drive, Sebring, Florida
    • Regular Bi-Monthly Meeting of the LEPC, and Special Sub-Committees, and to discuss the provisions of the Emergency Planning and Community Right To Know Law (EPCRA).; Wednesday, November 8, 2006, 9:30 a.m.; Highlands County Agricultural Extension ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Highlands County Agricultural Extension Building, Conf. Rm. 2. 4509 West George Boulevard, Sebring, Florida 33875
• Water Management Districts
  • Suwannee River Water Management District
    • Continuation of District Programs Workshop.; November 16, 2006, 8:30 a.m. PLACE: Lafayette County Commission Room, 2nd Floor, Lafayette County Courthouse, Corner of Fletcher and Maine, Mayo, FL GENERAL SUBJECT MATTER TO BE CONSIDERED: Board ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Fiddler’s Restaurant, 1306 S.E. Riverside Drive, Steinhatchee, FL
  • Southwest Florida Water Management District
    • Recognize community and youth water resources education project winners.; Friday, November 3, 2006, 8:00 a.m. MANATEE CHAMBER WATER ALTERNATIVES COMMITTEE PLACE: Manatee Chamber Building, 222 – 10th Street, West, Bradenton, Florida GENERAL ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Magnolia Building, Mirror Lake Complex, 702 S. Orange Street, Lakeland, Florida
  • South Florida Water Management District
    • Closed door attorney-client session pursuant to Fla. Stat. Section 286.011(8)(2005) to discuss strategy related to litigation expenditures in United States of America v. South Florida Water Management District, et al. United States District Court, ...
      • Hearing Meeting: The Ocean Reef Club, 35 Ocean Reef Drive, Kay Largo, Florida 33037 (All or part of this meeting may be conducted as a teleconference in order to permit maximum participation of Governing Board members)
    • Closed door attorney-client session pursuant to Fla. Stat. Section 286.011(8)(2005) to discuss strategy related to litigation expenditures in Friends of the Everglades, Inc. and Fishermen Against Destruction of the Environment, Inc. v. South Florida ...
      • Hearing Meeting: The Ocean Reef Club, 35 Ocean Reef Drive, Key Largo, Florida 33037 (All or part of this meeting may be conducted as a teleconference in order to permit maximum participation of Governing Board members)
    • Closed door attorney-client session pursuant to Fla. Stat. Section 286.011(8)(2005) to discuss strategy related to litigation expenditures in Tohopekaliga Water Authority v. St. Johns River Water Management District and Orange County Utilities ...
      • Hearing Meeting: The Ocean Reef Club, 35 Ocean Reef Drive, Key Largo, Florida 33037 (All or part of this meeting may be conducted as a teleconference in order to permit maximum participation of Governing Board members)
    • Special meeting of the Everglades Technical Oversight Committee (TOC).; Tuesday, November 14, 2006, 10:00 a.m.; The South Florida Water Management Headquarters, Building B-1, Auditorium, 3301 Gun Club Road, West Palm Beach, Florida 33406
      • Hearing Meeting: The South Florida Water Management Headquarters, Building B-1, Auditorium, 3301 Gun Club Road, West Palm Beach, Florida 33406
    • Governing Board Workshop, and Regular Governing Board Meeting to discuss and consider District business, including regulatory and non-regulatory matters. Governing Board action may be taken at either the Workshop or Regular Governing Board meeting. ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Ocean Reef Club, North Ballroom, 35 Ocean Reef Drive, Key Largo, Florida 33037
• Commission for the Transportation Disadvantaged
  • Departmental
    • To conduct Commission business.; Thursday, November 16, 2006, 9:00 a.m. PLACE: Rosen Centre Hotel, 9840 International Drive, Orlando, Florida 32819, (407)996-9840. Conference Call Numbers: (850)414-1710, Suncom 994-1710 Finance Committee Meeting ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Rosen Centre Hotel, 9840 International Drive, Orlando, Florida 32819, (407)996-9840. Conference Call Numbers: (850)487-8783, Suncom 277-8783
• Department of Elder Affairs
  • Federal Aging Programs
    • This meeting is being held to afford interested persons the opportunity to express their views concerning the development of Choice Counseling as a part of Florida Senior Care. Section 409.912(5), Florida Statutes, mandates the Agency for Health ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Marks Street Senior Recreation Center, Ballroom, 99 East Marks Street, Orlando, FL 32803
• Agency for Health Care Administration
  • Medicaid
    • Discussion of the LIP program including funding methodology, policies and procedures in accordance with the approved Medicaid Reform Section 1115 Demonstration.; November 8, 2006, 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.; Via Conference Call: (850)487-8587
      • Hearing Meeting: Via Conference Call: (850)487-8587
• Department of Management Services
  • State Technology Office
    • To enhance communication among the Chief Information Officers of all state agencies and assist in identifying critical statewide information technology issues.; Monday, November 20, 2006, 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 Noon; Betty Easley Conference Center, Room ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Betty Easley Conference Center, Room 166, 4075 Esplanade Way, Tallahassee, FL 32399-0850
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Board of Pilot Commissioners
    • Fact finding proceeding for the Port of Palm Beach’s rate application by the Investigative Committee pursuant to Rule 61E13-2.007, Florida Administrative Code. (No board business will be transacted.) To obtain further information, or submit written ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Holiday Inn Palm Beach Airport, 1301 Belvedere Road, West Palm Beach, FL 33405
  • Building Code Administrators and Inspectors Board
    • Application Review Committee, Rules and Legislation, Examination and Continuing Education, Executive Committee Meetings and General Board and Business Meeting. Any person deciding to appeal a decision made with respect to any matter considered at ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Department of Business and Professional Regulation, Board Conference Room, 1940 N. Monroe Street, Tallahassee, FL
  • Division of Certified Public Accounting
    • The Committee will meet to review and approve providers and courses for the new ethics requirement.; Monday, November 6, 2006, 9:00 a.m.; Via Conference Call
      • Hearing Meeting: Via Conference Call
    • To review reporting forms and requests for course approval.; Tuesday, December 5, 2006, 9:00 a.m.; Via Conference Call
      • Hearing Meeting: Via Conference Call
  • Florida Real Estate Appraisal Board
    • To conduct a private meeting to review cases for which a determination of probable cause is to be made and to conduct a public meeting to review cases on which probable cause has been made. If any person decides to appeal any decision made by the ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Department of Business and Professional Regulation, Division of Real Estate, Room 901, Ninth Floor, North Tower, 400 West Robinson Street, Orlando, Florida, or Meet Me Number: (850)488-8295
• Department of Health
  • Division of Medical Quality Assurance
    • The purpose is to review the treatment programs for impaired practitioners as required by Section 456.076, F.S. Any person requiring a special accommodation at this meeting because of a disability or physical impairment should contact the Florida ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Betty Easley Center, Room 148, Capitol Center Office Complex, 4075 Esplanade Way, Tallahassee, FL 32399-3250. Telephone MQA Director’s Office: (850)245-4224.
  • Board of Chiropractic Medicine
    • General board business.; Friday, November 3, 2006, 8:30 a.m.; Crowne Plaza, 1601 Belvedere Road, West Palm Beach, Florida 33406, (561)689-6400
      • Hearing Meeting: Crowne Plaza, 1601 Belvedere Road, West Palm Beach, Florida 33406, (561)689-6400
  • Board of Medicine
    • To conduct general business of the Committee.; Friday, November 3, 2006, 9:00 a.m.; Marriott Westshore, 1001 N. West Shore Blvd., Tampa, FL 33607, (813)287-2555
      • Hearing Meeting: Marriott Westshore, 1001 N. West Shore Blvd., Tampa, FL 33607, (813)287-2555
    • To conduct a private meeting to review cases for which a determination of probable cause is to be made and to conduct a public meeting to review cases on which probable cause has been made.; November 3, 2006, 2:00 p.m.; Meet Me Number: (850)414-5775,...
      • Hearing Meeting: Meet Me Number: (850)414-5775, Suncom 994-5775
    • To conduct general business of the Committee.; Saturday, November 18, 2006, 8:00 a.m. or soon thereafter; Tampa Airport Marriott, Tampa International Airport, Tampa, Florida 33607, (813)879-5151
      • Hearing Meeting: Tampa Airport Marriott, Tampa International Airport, Tampa, Florida 33607, (813)879-5151
  • Board of Nursing
    • For cases previously heard by the panel.; November 15, 2006, 12:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.; Department of Health, Tallahassee at Meet Me Number (850)414-1706
      • Hearing Meeting: Department of Health, Tallahassee at Meet Me Number (850)414-1706
  • Board of Osteopathic Medicine
    • To review those cases on which a determination of existence of probable cause has already been made.; Thursday, November 17, 2006, 10:00 a.m. or soon thereafter; Rosen Plaza Hotel, 9700 International Blvd., Orlando, FL 32819, (407)996-9700
      • Hearing Meeting: Rosen Plaza Hotel, 9700 International Blvd., Orlando, FL 32819, (407)996-9700
    • Regular Board business.; Friday, November 17, 2006, 4:00 p.m., or shortly thereafter; Saturday, November 18, 2006, 9:00 a.m., or shortly thereafter; Rosen Plaza Hotel, 9700 International Blvd., Orlando, FL 32819, (407)996-9700
      • Hearing Meeting: Rosen Plaza Hotel, 9700 International Blvd., Orlando, FL 32819, (407)996-9700
• Department of Children and Families
  • Developmental Services Program
    • Final Contract negotiations with Public Partnerships, LLC, for Consumer Directed Care Plus Fiscal Employer Agent Services. Public Partnerships was selected as contractor in response to Request for Proposal (RFP) Number 05L06KS1.; November 6, 2006, 3:...
      • Hearing Meeting: Agency for Persons with Disabilities, 4030 Esplanade Way, Room 370-A, Tallahassee, Florida 32399. This meeting will be via conference call.
  • Family Safety and Preservation Program
    • General Meeting.; November 2, 2006, 8:30 a.m.; Department of Children and Family Services, 210 N. Palmetto Ave., Conference Room 430, Daytona Beach, Florida
      • Hearing Meeting: Department of Children and Family Services, 210 N. Palmetto Ave., Conference Room 430, Daytona Beach, Florida
    • Quarterly Business Meeting.; November 7, 2006, 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 Noon; Florida Medical Quality Assurance, Inc. (FMQAI), Tampa, Florida
      • Hearing Meeting: Florida Medical Quality Assurance, Inc. (FMQAI), Tampa, Florida
• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • Departmental
    • Interview candidates for Executive Director position and such other business as the Authority may deem appropriate.; Tuesday, October 31, 2006, 1:00 p.m.; University of Florida, Indian River Research and Education Center, 2199 South Rock Road, Fort ...
      • Hearing Meeting: University of Florida, Indian River Research and Education Center, 2199 South Rock Road, Fort Pierce, Florida
    • This is the third meeting within the Northwest Rural Area of Critical Economic Concern for Enterprise Florida’s new marketing opportunity that will be conducted within Florida’s three Rural Areas of Critical Economic Concern. This catalyst project ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Community Center; Veteran’s Memorial Park, 10405 N. W. Theo Jacobs Way, Bristol, FL 32321 Meeting: Rural Economic Development Catalyst Project within Florida’s Northwest Rural Area of Critical Economic Concern
    • This is the third meeting within the South Central Rural Area of Critical Economic Concern for Enterprise Florida’s new marketing opportunity that will be conducted within Florida’s three Rural Areas of Critical Economic Concern. This catalyst ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Sebring Civic Center, 355 West Center Ave., Sebring, FL 33870 Meeting: Rural Economic Development Catalyst Project within Florida’s South Central Rural Area of Critical Economic Concern
    • The Investment Committee of the Florida Workers’ Compensation Insurance Guaranty Association will meet regarding the regular business of the Committee.; November 28, 2006, 9:00 a.m. (Eastern Time) – recessing as soon as business has been concluded; ...
      • Hearing Meeting: The Peabody Orlando, Orlando, Florida 32819
    • The Board of Directors of the Florida Workers’ Compensation Insurance Guaranty Association will meet regarding the regular business of the Association.; November 28, 2006, 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 Noon (Eastern Time), or as soon as business has been ...
      • Hearing Meeting: The Peabody Orlando Hotel, Orlando, FL 32819
• Department of Financial Services
  • Division of Treasury
    • The Council will meet to discuss regular business of the Deferred Compensation Program.; Tuesday, November 14, 2006, 9:30 a.m.; The Hermitage Centre, Conference Room 415, 1801 Hermitage Blvd., Tallahassee, FL 32308
      • Hearing Meeting: The Hermitage Centre, Conference Room 415, 1801 Hermitage Blvd., Tallahassee, FL 32308

7. Notices of Petitions and Dispositions Regarding Declaratory Stat

• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Electrical Contractors' Licensing Board
    • Michael P. Donaldson, Esquire, on behalf of Outdoor Lighting Perspectives, Inc. (OLP); The Notice of Petition for Declaratory Statement was published in Volume 32, No. 25, of the June 23, 2006, Florida Administrative Weekly. Petitioner sought the ...
  • Division of Florida Condominiums, Timeshares and Mobile Homes
    • In Re: Petition for Declaratory Statement, Beverly Dittrich, Petitioner, The Lands of the President Condominium Two, Inc.; Docket No. 2006052664.; Whether the association is responsible for the cost of repairing mold and mildew damage to the ...

8. Notices Regarding Bids, Proposals and Purchasing

• Department of Environmental Protection
  • Departmental
    • Department of Environmental Protection, Departmental
    • Department of Environmental Protection, Departmental
    • Department of Environmental Protection, Departmental
• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • Departmental
    • Other Agencies and Organizations, Departmental
• Department of Education
  • School Districts
    • Department of Education, School Districts
• Regional Transportation Authorities
  • South Florida Regional Transportation Authority
    • Regional Transportation Authorities, South Florida Regional Transportation Authority
• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • Departmental
    • Other Agencies and Organizations, Departmental

9. Miscellaneous

• Administration Commission
  • Departmental
    • Administration Commission, Departmental
• Department of Community Affairs
  • Departmental
    • Department of Community Affairs, 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 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
• State Board of Administration
  • Departmental
    • State Board of Administration, Departmental
• Department of Health
  • Board of Nursing
    • Department of Health, Board of Nursing
• Department of Financial Services
  • FSC - Financial Institution Regulation
    • Department of Financial Services, FSC - Financial Institution Regulation