Vol. 32, No. 44 (11/03/2006)

1. Notices of Development of Proposed Rules and Negotiated Rulemaking

• Florida Housing Finance Corporation
  • Departmental
    • The purpose of this Rule is to establish the procedures by which the Corporation shall: (1) administer the Application process, determine loan amounts, make and service mortgage loans for new construction or rehabilitation of affordable rental units ...
• Department of Financial Services
  • Division of Workers' Compensation
    • The purpose of the proposed rule is to set forth procedures whereby contractors may fulfill the requirements and obligations associated with obtaining evidence that subcontractors engaged by them possess workers’ compensation insurance or that ...
• 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 forms pursuant to Chapter 2006-192, Laws of Florida
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Construction Industry Licensing Board
    • The Board proposes a rule amendment for consideration of a laws and rules exam requirement.
    • The Board proposes a rule amendment for consideration of modification of continuing education requirements.
• Florida Housing Finance Corporation
  • Departmental
    • The purpose of this Rule is to establish the procedures by which the Corporation shall administer the Application process, determine loan amounts, and make and service mortgage loans for new construction or rehabilitation of affordable rental units ...
• Department of Financial Services
  • Division of Consumer Services
    • These rules implement Section 627.7074, F.S., by establishing standards for the alternate procedure for resolution of sinkhole claims. The rules specify a process for qualification and selection of neutral evaluators and the procedure for ...
• Water Management Districts
  • St. Johns River Water Management District
    • This rule development will address the development and amendment of consumptive use permit criteria and conditions for public water supply in Central Florida including Orange, Osceola, Seminole Counties, southern Lake County, and the City of Cocoa’s ...
    • This rule development will address the development and amendment of consumptive use permit criteria and conditions for public water supply in Central Florida including Orange, Osceola, Seminole Counties, southern Lake County, and the City of Cocoa’s ...
• 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.
• Department of Health
  • Departmental
    • The purpose of the proposed rules is to implement Section 381.0303(3) and Section 381.0303(6), F.S. The statute establishes requirements for definitions, guidelines and standards related to persons with special needs, the registration process for ...
  • Board of Acupuncture
    • To address legislative changes to the HIV/AIDS class requirement.
    • To address legislative changes regarding the HIV/AIDS class requirement.
    • To address legislative changes to the HIV/AIDS class requirement.
• Department of Education
  • State Board of Education
    • The purpose of the proposed rule development is to create a charter school cosponsor application and approval process for the Florida Schools of Excellence Commission. The effect of this development is to provide consistency to the application, ...
    • The rule outlines specific provisions and definitions associated with determining residency for tuition purposes.
• Water Management Districts
  • Southwest Florida Water Management District
    • This rule development will address the development and amendment of consumptive use permit criteria and conditions for public water supply in Central Florida including Polk County. This rule development is proposed to be coordinated with similar ...
    • To amend Chapter 40D-8, Florida Administrative Code, to incorporate the next set of priority lakes pursuant to Section 373.042, Florida Statutes.
  • South Florida Water Management District
    • To address the development and amendment of consumptive use permit criteria and conditions for public water supply in Central Florida including Orange, Osceola and Polk Counties. This rule development is proposed to be coordinated with similar rule ...
    • To address the development and amendment of consumptive use permit criteria and conditions for public water supply in Central Florida including Orange, Osceola and Polk Counties. This rule development is proposed to be coordinated with similar rule ...
• Agency for Health Care Administration
  • Medicaid
    • The purpose of this rule amendment is to incorporate by reference Update July 2006 to the Florida Medicaid Provider Reimbursement Schedule. The update contains the fees for the reinstated hearing, optometric, visual, and dental services for adults ...
    • Section 409.818(3)(e), F.S., directs the Agency for Health Care Administration to establish a mechanism for investigating and resolving complaints and grievances for the Florida KidCare Program. The purpose of the proposed rule is to establish the ...
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Departmental
    • The purpose and effect of the proposed rule amendments is as follows: to update the existing rules to comport with recommended practices of the Division of Professions, Talent Agencies; to correct spelling within existing rules; to add fee ...
• Department of Juvenile Justice
  • Staff Training
    • The rule establishes a statewide framework to implement procedures governing the certification, pre-service, and in-service training of direct-care staff.
• Department of Children and Families
  • Family Safety and Preservation Program
    • This rule outlines the procedures regarding parenting courses for divorcing parents of minor children in the state of Florida.

2. Proposed Rules

• Department of Financial Services
  • Division of Insurance Agent and Agency Services
    • The purpose of the proposed rule is to adopt revisions to the Department’s application form for licensing and registration of insurance agencies and to provide that applications are to be submitted electronically via the Department’s website.
      • Due of Comment: 11/24/2006
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Construction Industry Licensing Board
    • The Board proposes a rule amendment for the clarification of the requirements for swimming pool/spa servicing contractors.
      • Due of Comment: 11/24/2006
• Department of Health
  • Board of Dentistry
    • The purpose and effect for 64B5-2.014 is to change the rule language to comply with new legislation regarding HIV Aids and domestic violence courses. The purpose and effect for 64B5-2.0146 is to change the rule language to comply with new ...
      • Due of Comment: 11/24/2006
    • The purpose and effect for Rule 64B5-7.0035 is to change the rule language to comply with new legislation regarding HIV Aids and domestic violence courses. The purpose and effect for Rule 64B5-7.006 is to change the rule language to comply with new ...
      • Due of Comment: 11/24/2006
    • The purpose and effect for Rule 64B5-12.013 is to change the rule language to comply with new legislation regarding HIV Aids and domestic violence courses. The purpose and effect for Rule 64B5-12.016 is to change the rule language to comply with ...
      • Due of Comment: 11/24/2006
    • The purpose and effect in Rule 64B5-13.005, F.A.C., is to update disciplinary guidelines for violations of final orders.
      • Due of Comment: 11/24/2006
    • The purpose and effect for Rule 64B5-14.002, F.A.C., is to update and revise requirements for anesthesia permits. The purpose and effect for Rule 64B5-14.006, F.A.C., is to update requirements for reporting adverse incidents.
      • Due of Comment: 11/24/2006
    • The purpose and effect for Rule 64B5-16.002, F.A.C., is to revise requirements for expanded duty course or programs. The purpose and effect for Rule 64B5-16.0075, F.A.C., is to implement new legislation relating to dental charting.
      • Due of Comment: 11/24/2006
  • Board of Optometry
    • To clarify in both Rule 64B13-5.001, F.A.C., and Rule 64B13-5.002, F.A.C., continuing education requirements.
      • Due of Comment: 11/24/2006
• Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles
  • Division of Driver Licenses
    • The 2002 Legislature amended Section 316.193, F.S., to require the ignition interlock device to be installed on the vehicles used by certain persons convicted of driving under the influence (DUI). The purpose of the proposed rule action is to ...
      • Due of Comment: 11/24/2006
• Department of Health
  • Board of Optometry
    • Pursuant to Florida Statutes Section 420.5087(3)(d), F.S., the Florida Housing Finance Corporation administers the Elderly Housing Community Loan (EHCL) Program. This program provides loans to sponsors of affordable rental housing for very low ...
      • Due of Comment: 11/24/2006
• Department of Transportation
  • Departmental
    • Form 575-070-04, Outdoor Advertising Permit Application, is being revised and paragraph 14-10.006(4)(e), F.A.C., is amended to clarify language relating to placement of new or proposed signs. Four other forms also are being amended.
      • Due of Comment: 11/24/2006
• Public Service Commission
  • Departmental
    • The purpose of the proposed rules are to clarify when and how participation at agenda conferences will proceed and to clarify when a motion for oral argument must be filed. The proposed rules also allow filing of a cross-petition following a protest ...
      • Due of Comment: 11/24/2006
    • To revise the list of Commission rules that are exceptions from the Uniform Rules of Procedure.
      • Due of Comment: 11/24/2006
• Water Management Districts
  • Southwest Florida Water Management District
    • The purpose and effect of the proposed rule amendments is to clarify that activities requiring permits from the District and for which the District may charge a permit application fee include impacts to other surface waters pursuant to Part IV of ...
      • Due of Comment: 11/24/2006
    • The purpose of the proposed rule revisions is to revise the definitions of General and Individual Environmental Resource Permits to accurately reflect that District staff is no longer delegated the authority to deny General Environmental Resource ...
      • Due of Comment: 11/24/2006
    • The purpose and effect of the proposed revisions is to incorporate into the District’s rules a revised and updated operating agreement between the District and the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) regarding the division of responsibility ...
      • Due of Comment: 11/24/2006
• Agency for Health Care Administration
  • Medicaid
    • The purpose of this rule amendment is to incorporate by reference the revised Florida Medicaid Federally Qualified Health Center Services Coverage and Limitations Handbook, January 2007. The revised handbook contains updated policies for the ...
      • Due of Comment: 11/24/2006
    • The purpose of this rule amendment is to incorporate by reference update March 2007 to the Florida Medicaid Physician Services Coverage and Limitations Handbook. The handbook was revised to include the Medicaid Hospitalist Program policies. The ...
      • Due of Comment: 11/24/2006
• Department of Management Services
  • Personnel Management System
    • To amend the rules regarding the Florida State Employees’ Charitable Campaign to eliminate unnecessary paperwork and questions from the application process, and clarify the duties and responsibilities of the steering committee and the fiscal agent.
      • Due of Comment: 11/24/2006
• Department of Children and Families
  • Economic Self-Sufficiency Program
    • Amendments to the rules will align citizenship requirements for Medicaid applicants and recipients with the federal law, the Deficit Reduction Act of 2005, Public Law 109-171 (DRA). Text has also been edited for technical deficiencies.
      • Due of Comment: 11/24/2006
    • The purpose of these proposed amendments is to align policies and procedures for income and asset exclusions for Medicaid coverage groups. The Social Security Protection Act of 2004 included several policy changes for income and asset exclusions for ...
      • Due of Comment: 11/24/2006
• Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission
  • Departmental
    • The 2006 Florida Legislature authorized Florida to become a member of the interstate Wildlife Violator Compact in Chapter 2006-304, Laws of Florida. The compact creates a uniform system which allows member states to recognize suspensions of hunting ...
      • Due of Comment: 11/24/2006
  • Freshwater Fish and Wildlife
    • The purpose of the proposed rule change is to establish season dates and bag limits for taking ducks, geese, and coots in conformance with federal regulations. Rule wording would be changed to increase the bag limit for hooded mergansers and ...
      • Due of Comment: 11/24/2006
    • The purpose of the proposed rule change is to establish season dates and bag limits for taking migratory birds other than ducks and coots in conformance with federal regulations. Rule wording would be changed to increase the bag limit for white-...
      • Due of Comment: 11/24/2006
  • Marine Fisheries
    • The purpose of this rule amendment 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 evaluation of ...
      • Due of Comment: 11/24/2006
• Department of State
  • Division of Library and Information Services
    • The purpose of this amendment is to modify the questions on the Annual Statistical Report Form for Florida’s Public Libraries for the State Aid to Libraries grant program and to modify audit clauses in the grant agreement for the State Aid to ...
      • Due of Comment: 11/24/2006

3. Notices of Changes, Corrections and Withdrawals

• Department of Citrus
  • Departmental
    • DUES COLLECTION ON BEHALF OF CERTAIN NOT-FOR-PROFIT CORPORATIONS, Purpose, Request Procedure and Conditions, Commission Consideration of Properly Submitted Requests, Licensed Citrus Fruit Dealer Collection and Remittance Responsibilities, Fees
• Department of Financial Services
  • OIR – Insurance Regulation
    • Shutter Discounts
  • Division of Insurance Agent and Agency Services
    • Curriculum Standards for Special Designation
• Department of Education
  • Florida School for the Deaf and the Blind
    • Pupil Progression Plan and Requirements for Graduation
• Florida Housing Finance Corporation
  • Departmental
    • Definitions, Credit Underwriting and Loan Procedures, Sale or Transfer of a Project, Loan Servicing
• Department of Health
  • Board of Medicine
    • Standards of Practice in Certain Office Settings
  • Board of Osteopathic Medicine
    • Submission of Malpractice Record
  • Division of Environmental Health
    • Basic Life Support Service License - Ground, Advanced Life Support Service License - Ground, Medical Direction, Air Ambulances
• Department of Environmental Protection
  • Departmental
    • SMALL COMMUNITY WASTEWATER FACILITIES GRANTS, Scope of the Rules, Definitions, General Program Information, Financially Disadvantaged Small Community Grant Funding, Rural Hardship Community Grant Funding, Project Allowances, Priority List ...
• Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
  • Division of Plant Industry
    • CITRUS NURSERY STOCK CERTIFICATION PROGRAM, Retail Sales, Requirements for Utility and road Construction, Exemptions
• State Board of Administration
  • Departmental
    • Florida Commission on Hurricane Loss Projection Methodology Procedures for adopting findings regarding the accuracy or reliability of hurricane loss projections.
• Water Management Districts
  • Southwest Florida Water Management District
    • CONSUMPTIVE USE OF WATER, Policy and Purpose, Definitions, Permits Required, Publications Incorporated by Reference, Content of Application, Conditions for Issuance of Permits, Reservations From Use, Duration of Permits, Modification of Permits, ...
    • WATER LEVELS AND RATES OF FLOW, Minimum Flows, Guidance and Minimum Levels for Lakes, Minimum Aquifer Levels in Hillsborough County North of State Road 60, and Pasco and Pinellas Counties
    • - RECOVERY AND PREVENTION STRATEGIES FOR MINIMUM FLOWS AND LEVELS, Regulatory Portion of Recovery Strategy for the Southern Water Use Caution Area
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Division of Pari-Mutuel Wagering
    • Permitted Medications for Horses
• Department of Health
  • Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy and Mental Health Counseling
    • Definition of "Supervision" for Clinical Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy and Mental Health Counseling

4. Petitions and Dispositions Regarding Rule Variance or Waiver

• Florida Housing Finance Corporation
  • Departmental
    • Order Closing File: NAME OF THE PETITIONER: Amber Garden, LLC DATE PETITION WAS FILED: September 15, 2006 RULE NUMBER AND NATURE OF THE RULE FROM WHICH THE WAIVER OR VARIANCE IS SOUGHT: 2005 Qualified Allocation Plan as pertains to RFP 2006-04 ...
    • Granting a Petition for Variance NAME OF THE PETITIONER: Amber Garden, LLC DATE PETITION WAS FILED: September 15, 2006 RULE NUMBER AND NATURE OF THE RULE FROM WHICH THE WAIVER OR VARIANCE IS SOUGHT: Subsection 67-48.002(83), and Paragraph 11 of ...
    • Granting a Petition for Waiver or Variance NAME OF THE PETITIONER: BHG-79TH ST., LLC DATE PETITION WAS FILED: September 19, 2006 RULE NUMBER AND NATURE OF THE RULE FROM WHICH THE WAIVER OR VARIANCE IS SOUGHT: Paragraph 11 of the 2005 Qualified ...
    • Closing File: NAME OF THE PETITIONER: BHG-79TH ST., LLC DATE PETITION WAS FILED: September 19, 2006 RULE NUMBER AND NATURE OF THE RULE FROM WHICH THE WAIVER OR VARIANCE IS SOUGHT: Paragraph 11 of the 2005 Qualified Allocation Plans applied to RFP ...
    • Granting a Petition for Variance NAME OF THE PETITIONER: Gulf Breeze Apartments Partners, Ltd. DATE PETITION WAS FILED: July 28, 2006 RULE NUMBER AND NATURE OF THE RULE FROM WHICH THE WAIVER OR VARIANCE IS SOUGHT: Paragraph 67ER06-15(14)(b) and ...
    • NAME OF THE PETITIONER: Johnson Lakes Escambia Limited Partnership DATE PETITION WAS FILED: September 18, 2006 RULE NUMBER AND NATURE OF THE RULE FROM WHICH THE WAIVER OR VARIANCE IS SOUGHT: Rule 67-ER05-17, Florida Administrative Code REFERENCE ...
    • NAME OF THE PETITIONER: Lafayette Square, Ltd. DATE AMENDED PETITION WAS FILED: August 14, 2006 RULE NUMBER AND NATURE OF THE RULE FROM WHICH THE WAIVER OR VARIANCE IS SOUGHT: Subsection 67-48.002(83) and Paragraph 11 of the 2005 Qualified ...
    • NAME OF THE PETITIONER: Liberty Center III, Ltd. DATE PETITION WAS FILED: September 19, 2006 RULE NUMBER AND NATURE OF THE RULE FROM WHICH THE WAIVER OR VARIANCE IS SOUGHT: Subsection 9i-28.006(7), Florida Administrative Code REFERENCE TO THE ...
    • NAME OF THE PETITIONER: McCurdy Center, Ltd. DATE PETITION WAS FILED: August 29, 2006 RULE NUMBER AND NATURE OF THE RULE FROM WHICH THE WAIVER OR VARIANCE IS SOUGHT: Paragraph 67-48.004(14)(j), Florida Administrative Code REFERENCE TO THE PLACE ...
    • NAME OF THE PETITIONER: Millenia Development Group, LLLP DATE PETITION WAS FILED: September 19, 2006 RULE NUMBER AND NATURE OF THE RULE FROM WHICH THE WAIVER OR VARIANCE IS SOUGHT: Paragraph 67-48.004(14)(j) and 67-48.004(14)(k), Florida ...
    • NAME OF THE PETITIONER: Old Orchard Village Associates, Ltd. DATE PETITION WAS FILED: September 18, 2006 RULE NUMBER AND NATURE OF THE RULE FROM WHICH THE WAIVER OR VARIANCE IS SOUGHT: Subsections 6721.003(1)-(3), (13) and 67-21.006(2), Florida ...
    • NAME OF THE PETITIONER: Palmetto Ridge Estates Limited Partnership DATE PETITION WAS FILED: September 18, 2006 RULE NUMBER AND NATURE OF THE RULE FROM WHICH THE WAIVER OR VARIANCE IS SOUGHT: Emergency Rule 67-ER05-17, Florida Administrative Code ...
    • NAME OF THE PETITIONER: Pinnacle Park, Ltd. DATE PETITION WAS FILED: August 23, 2006 RULE NUMBER AND NATURE OF THE RULE FROM WHICH THE WAIVER OR VARIANCE IS SOUGHT: Paragraphs 67-48.004(14)(j), and 67-48.004(14)(k) Florida Administrative Code ...
• Department of Health
  • Board of Orthotists and Prosthetists
    • The Board of Orthotists and Prosthetists hereby gives notice that it has issued an Order on the Petition for Variance/Waiver, which was filed on August 18, 2006, on behalf of Lewilliam Means. The Notice of Petition for Variance/Waiver was published ...
  • Board of Medicine
    • The Petition for Waiver and/or Variance was filed by Rao Sudheendra, M.D., on August 23, 2006, seeking a waiver or variance from Rule 64B8-4.009, F.A.C., with regard to the requirement for official transcripts from the Petitioner’s medical school. ...
    • The Petition for Waiver and/or Variance was filed by Willem Bian Gwan Ouw, M.D., on August 23, 2006, seeking a waiver or variance from Rule 64B8-4.009, F.A.C., with regard to the requirement for official transcripts from the Petitioner’s medical ...
  • Board of Acupuncture
    • The Board of Acupuncture hereby gives notice that it has received a petition, filed on October 19, 2006 by Paul John Reinhardt, seeking a waiver or variance of subsections 64B1-3.010(1), (3), (4), 64B1-4.001(1), 64B1-4.0011(1), Florida ...
• Water Management Districts
  • South Florida Water Management District
    • waiver from the Florida Department of Transportation, Application No. 06-1010-1M for utilization of Works or Lands of the District known as the C-111 Canal, Miami-Dade County for installation of center bent pilings associated with the temporary ...
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Division of Hotels and Restaurants
    • Emergency Variance from 8.7.1.1, A.S.M.E. 17.1, 2000 Edition, as adopted by Chapter 3001.2, 2004 Florida Building Code, requiring alterations comply with the edition of the code in effect when the alteration permit is issued. The petition was ...
    • an Emergency Variance for subsections 61C-4.0101(1) and 61C-4.010(6), Florida Administrative Code from F & A Catering located in Orlando. The above referenced F.A.C. addresses food supplies, food protection, and physical facilities-except as ...
    • an Emergency Variance for paragraph 61C-4.010(7)(e), Florida Administrative Code, from JavaLabaLaba located in Indialantic. The above referenced F.A.C. states public food service establishments which seat 10 persons or less shall be required to ...
    • an Emergency Variance for paragraph 61C-4.010(7)(e), Florida Administrative Code from I Love Calle 8 Café & Shop located in Miami. The above referenced F.A.C. states public food service establishments which seat 10 persons or less shall be required ...
• Department of Health
  • Board of Medicine
    • Waiver filed on behalf of Suresh Chaudhary, M.D., seeking a waiver from Rule 64B8-2.001, F.A.C., with regard to the requirement for a passing score on the FLEX in one sitting. The Petition was filed on August 10, 2005, and the Notice was published ...
    • Variance and Waiver filed on behalf of George Rincon, M.D., seeking a waiver from Rule 64B8-2.001, F.A.C., with regard to the requirement for a passing score on the FLEX in one sitting. The Petition was filed on June 8, 2006, and the Notice was ...
  • Division of Environmental Health
    • waiver of subsection 64E-3.004(2), F.A.C., for the following persons: Michelle L. Rodriguez and Marie Jose Gratia. The petitions were filed with the Department and were noticed in the F.A.W., on October 6, 2006, Vol. 32, No. 40. The orders provide ...
    • Disposing of petitions for waiver of subsection 64E-3.004(2), F.A.C., regarding the following persons: Israel Suarez, John K. Beech, and Lisa Looney. The petitions were filed with the Department and were noticed in the F.A.W., on September 29, 2006, ...

5. Notices of Meetings, Workshops and Public Hearings

• Department of Environmental Protection
  • Departmental
    • The Calossahatchee/St. Lucie Rivers Corridor Advisory Committee will be meeting to discuss environmental issues within the corridor.; Thursday, November 16, 2006, 10:00 a.m. – until completed; The Okeechobee Shrine Club, 1855 S. W. 53rd Street (...
      • Hearing Meeting: The Okeechobee Shrine Club, 1855 S. W. 53rd Street (Highway 78 West), Okeechobee, Florida 34974. All or part of this meeting may be conducted as a teleconference in order to permit the maximum participation of members.
• Executive Office of the Governor
  • Departmental
    • Committee business.; November 15, 2006, 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.; Capitol Complex, Knott Building, Room 412, 400 South Monroe Street, Tallahassee, FL 32399
      • Hearing Meeting: Capitol Complex, Knott Building, Room 412, 400 South Monroe Street, Tallahassee, FL 32399
• Department of Elder Affairs
  • Federal Aging Programs
    • Revisions to the Department of Elder Affairs Programs and Services Manual, specifically Chapter 1, Section 3, Monitoring. The manual is incorporated by reference in Chapters 58A-1, F.A.C., Administration of Federal Aging Programs; 58C-1, F.A.C., ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Department of Elder Affairs, 4040 Esplanade Way, Conference Room 225F, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-7000
  • Community Care for the Elderly
    • The establishment of minimum standards for the exemption of CCE lead agency contracted providers from the competitive bid process. The preliminary text of the proposed rule development is included in the October 13, 2006 issue of the F.A.W.; ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Department of Elder Affairs, 4040 Esplanade Way, Conference Room 225F, Tallahassee, Florida 32399.
• Department of State
  • Division of Cultural Affairs
    • To adopt a Letter of Agreement between the Department of State and the Citizens of Florida Arts, Inc. and to act on any other business brought before the Board. If you would like to participate in the meeting, you may dial into the conference call ...
      • Hearing Meeting: This meeting will be held via conference call.
• Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
  • Division of Agricultural Water Policy
    • The purpose of this workshop will be to review the final draft of the sod Best Management Practices (BMP) manual. The process for adopting the manual by rule will also be discussed. ; November 17, 2006, 11:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.; University of ...
      • Hearing Meeting: University of Florida-Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences Mid-Florida Research and Education Center, 2725 Binion Road, Apopka, FL 32703-8504
• Department of Legal Affairs
  • Departmental
    • Public Outreach Task Force. 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.; November 8, ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Please call (850)414-3300 for instructions on participation.
• Water Management Districts
  • Southwest Florida Water Management District
    • Citrus County Tsala-Apopka Chain Of Lakes Task Force Of The Citrus/Hernando Waterways Restoration Council – Discussion of Task Force business.; Monday, November 13, 2006, 3:00 p.m.; Lecanto Government Building, 3600 West Sovereign Path, Room 166, ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Lecanto Government Building, 3600 West Sovereign Path, Room 166, Lecanto, Florida 34461
• Department of Financial Services
  • OIR – Insurance Regulation
    • Foremost Insurance Company has requested a 38.5% average statewide increase with regard to mobile home policies, and Foremost Property and Casualty Insurance Company has requested a 46.9% average statewide increase with regard to mobile home ...
      • Hearing Meeting: 401 Senate Office Building (adjacent to The Capitol), Tallahassee, Florida
    • United Property and Casualty Insurance Company has requested a 60.7% average statewide increase with regard to dwelling fire policies and an 88.5% average statewide increase with regard to homeowners policies. The requested rate increases are not ...
      • Hearing Meeting: 401 Senate Office Building (adjacent to The Capitol), Tallahassee, Florida
• Department of Elder Affairs
  • Federal Aging Programs
    • The Florida Department of Elder Affairs is very interested in getting your input in preparation for its development of the state’s plan for addressing the needs and well-being of Florida’s 4 million elders age 60 and older. In order to affect this ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Embassy Suites Hotel-Fort Myers/Estero, 10450 Corkscrew Commons Drive, Estero, FL 33928, (239)949-4222
    • The Florida Department of Elder Affairs is very interested in getting your input in preparation for its development of the state’s plan for addressing the needs and well-being of Florida’s 4 million elders age 60 and older. In order to affect this ...
      • Hearing Meeting: NW Focal Point Senior Center, 6009 N. W. 10th Street, Margate, FL 33063
• Regional Planning Councils
  • Southwest Florida Regional Planning Council
    • Regular Meeting of the Southwest Florida Regional Planning Council.; November 16, 2006, 9:00 a.m.; Southwest Florida Regional Planning Council, 1st Floor, Conference Room, 1926 Victoria Avenue, Fort Myers, FL 33901
      • Hearing Meeting: Southwest Florida Regional Planning Council, 1st Floor, Conference Room, 1926 Victoria Avenue, Fort Myers, FL 33901
    • The Southwest Florida Regional Planning Council Affordable Housing Subcommittee Meeting.; November 16, 2006, 12:00 Noon; Southwest Florida Regional Planning Council, 1st Floor, Conference Room, 1926 Victoria Avenue, Fort Myers, FL 33901
      • Hearing Meeting: Southwest Florida Regional Planning Council, 1st Floor, Conference Room, 1926 Victoria Avenue, Fort Myers, FL 33901
• Department of Health
  • Division of Medical Quality Assurance
    • The Board will meet to conduct disciplinary proceedings and general Board business.; December 5, 2006, 2:00 p.m., and December 6-7, 2006, 8:00 a.m.; Embassy Suites Hotel Miami-International Airport, 3974 N. W. South River Drive, Miami, FL 33142, (...
      • Hearing Meeting: Embassy Suites Hotel Miami-International Airport, 3974 N. W. South River Drive, Miami, FL 33142, (305)634-5000
    • The committee will meet to discuss general business.; December 5, 2006, 2:00 p.m.; Embassy Suites Hotel Miami-International Airport, 3974 N. W. South River Drive, Miami, FL, (305)634-5000
      • Hearing Meeting: Embassy Suites Hotel Miami-International Airport, 3974 N. W. South River Drive, Miami, FL, (305)634-5000
    • The committee will discuss general business.; November 21, 2006, 10:00 a.m.; Conference call number is 1(888)808-6959, Conference Code 5642037
      • Hearing Meeting: Conference call number is 1(888)808-6959, Conference Code 5642037
• Administration Commission
  • Departmental
    • This meeting is a regularly scheduled Cabinet meeting. The Administration Commission will consider amendments to the Uniform Rules of Procedure, Rule Chapters: 28-101, Organization; 28-102, Agenda and Scheduling of Meetings and Workshops; 28-103, ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Cabinet Meeting Room (Room LL-03), The Capitol, Tallahassee, Florida
• Department of Health
  • Division of Medical Quality Assurance
    • General Business Meeting.; November 16, 2006, 6:30 p.m. or soon thereafter; November 17, 2006, 8:00 a.m. or soon thereafter; Rosen Plaza Hotel, 9700 International Drive, Orlando, FL 32819, (407)996-9700
      • Hearing Meeting: Rosen Plaza Hotel, 9700 International Drive, Orlando, FL 32819, (407)996-9700
• Department of State
  • Division of Historical Resources
    • General Business Meeting.; Friday, December 1, 2006, 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 Noon; Ribault Clubhouse, 11241 Fort George Road, East (Ft. George Island is outside of Jacksonville, (904)251-1050), Fort George Island, Florida 32226
      • Hearing Meeting: Ribault Clubhouse, 11241 Fort George Road, East (Ft. George Island is outside of Jacksonville, (904)251-1050), Fort George Island, Florida 32226
  • Division of Elections
    • Ordering of machine and/or manual recounts (only if needed), and certification of official election results for the 2006 General Election. ACTION TO BE TAKEN: 1) To order, pursuant to Section 102.141(6), F.S. (only if needed), a machine recount ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Cabinet’s Meeting Room, LL03, The Capitol, Tallahassee, Florida
  • Division of Cultural Affairs
    • To hold a Proposal Review Meeting to evaluate the artwork proposed by the selected artist of Art in State Buildings Project No. DOH 9813/7350 Little Haiti Clinic, Miami-Dade County Health Department.; Friday, November 17, 2006, 9:30 a.m.; Little ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Little Haiti Clinic, Miami-Dade CHD, 300 N. E. 80th Terrace, Miami FL 33138, (786)298-0027 COMMITTEE: Art Selection Committee
• Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
  • Division of Animal Industry
    • Animal Industry Technical Council (AITC); December 7, 2006, 8:00 a.m.; Kissimmee Utility Authority, 1701 W. Carroll St., Kissimmee, FL and tour the Kissimmee Diagnostic Laboratory, 2700 N. John Young Parkway.
      • Hearing Meeting: Kissimmee Utility Authority, 1701 W. Carroll St., Kissimmee, FL and tour the Kissimmee Diagnostic Laboratory, 2700 N. John Young Parkway.
  • Division of Food Safety
    • Organizational meeting, Pandemic Influenza, National Science Advisory Board for Biosecurity proposed criteria, Agriculture and Environment Funding Committee along with the Florida State Working Group on Domestic Preparedness, University of Florida ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Conner Complex, George Eyster Auditorium, 3125 Conner Boulevard, Tallahassee, Florida, (850) 488-0295
  • Departmental
    • Florida Agriculture in the Classroom, Inc., Board of Directors; Tuesday, November 14, 2006, 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.; Florida Fruit and Vegetable Association (near Orlando), 800 Trafalgar Court, Maitland, FL 32794.
      • Hearing Meeting: Florida Fruit and Vegetable Association (near Orlando), 800 Trafalgar Court, Maitland, FL 32794.
• Department of Education
  • Education Practices Commission
    • The Education Practices Commission business meeting will consist of discussion of issues related to the processes and rules involved in considering final agency action for certified educators. The Hearing Panel of the Education Practices Commission ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Homewood Suites, 2987 Apalachee Parkway, Tallahassee, Florida 32301, (850)402-9400
    • The Hearing Panel of the Education Practices Commission will consider final agency action in matters dealing with the disciplining of certified educators.; December 15, 2006, 9:00 a.m. or as soon thereafter as can be heard; Homewood Suites, 2987 ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Homewood Suites, 2987 Apalachee Parkway, Tallahassee, Florida 32301, (850)402-9400 Teacher Hearing Panel
  • Board of Regents
    • To hear presentations regarding short-listed Centers of Excellence proposals, and to make final determinations on Centers of Excellence, for purposes of recommendation to the Board of Governors, State University System of Florida.; November 12, 2006,...
      • Hearing Meeting: Room 208, Partnership II Building, Central Florida Research Park, 3100 Technology Parkway, Orlando, Florida 32826
    • Discussion of Chancellor’s report and recommendations from the Report of the Board of Governors Facilities Task Force, University Debt Management Policies, Authorize release of funds from the University Concurrency Trust Fund in accordance with the ...
      • Hearing Meeting: UWF Conference Center, University of West Florida, Pensacola, Florida
    • Discussion and presentation, Pappas Consulting Group; Consideration for implementation of Ph.D. degrees: Computational Science, FSU; Animal, Molecular and Cellular Biology, UF, and Materials Science and Engineering, FIU; Presentation of FGCU’s plans ...
      • Hearing Meeting: UWF Conference Center, University of West Florida, Pensacola, Florida
    • Election of Officers for 2007 for the Florida Board of Governors Foundation, Inc.; Approval of 2007 Operating Budget; and other matters pertaining to the Florida Board of Governors Foundation, Inc.; November 16, 2006, 5:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.; UWF ...
      • Hearing Meeting: UWF Conference Center, University of West Florida, Pensacola, Florida
  • Departmental
    • Review and interview applicants for the business opportunities announced in October 2006.; November 15, 2006, 1:30 p.m.; November 16, 2006, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. on subsequent days until all business has been concluded but no later than; November 17,...
      • Hearing Meeting: Residence Inn International Drive, Conference Room, 7975 Canada Drive, Orlando, Florida 32819, (407)345-0117
• Department of Community Affairs
  • Division of Housing and Community Development
    • The Department of Community Affairs (DCA) is seeking a public or nonprofit entity to administer the Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP) and the Weatherization-Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (WAP-LIHEAP) in Polk County. Entities ...
      • Hearing Meeting: County Administration Building, Room 413, 330 West Church Street, Bartow, Florida
    • Meeting to Review Accessibility Code Training Courses.; November 20, 2006, 9:00 a.m.; Broward County Main Library, 8th Floor, Board Room, 100 South Andrews Avenue, Fort Lauderdale, Florida, (954)357-7544
      • Hearing Meeting: Broward County Main Library, 8th Floor, Board Room, 100 South Andrews Avenue, Fort Lauderdale, Florida, (954)357-7544
  • 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 19, 2006, 5:00 ...
      • Hearing Meeting: The Holiday Inn Select, 316 W. Tennessee Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32301
  • Florida Communities Trust
    • discuss revisions to Chapters 9K-7 and 9K-8, F.A.C. ACTION TO BE TAKEN: Consideration of above-stated business. To obtain minutes from this conference call, contact the Trust at (850)922-2207. If any person desires to appeal any decision with ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Department of Community Affairs, Sadowski Building, Conference Room 100E, 2555 Shumard Oak Blvd., Tallahassee, FL 32399
• Department of Law Enforcement
  • Departmental
    • Old Business, Review of FDLE Needs Assessment in Collier County, Review of Sarasota County Technical Institute and Southwest Florida Public Service Academy Budgets for 2007, Request for “Speed of Life Class”, SWFPSA Equivalency of Training, Other ...
      • Hearing Meeting: SWFPSA, 3800 Michigan Avenue, Fort Myers, FL 33916
• Department of Transportation
  • Departmental
    • This public meeting will be held to discuss the long-term improvements to Interstate 4 in Seminole County. The meeting will be held in an “open house” format with brief presentations at 4:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. Representatives from the Florida ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Altamonte Springs Hilton Hotel, Royal Palm Ballroom, 350 South North Lake Boulevard, Altamonte Springs, FL 32701
• State Board of Administration
  • Departmental
    • To seek permission from the Trustees to file a Notice of Proposed Change with respect to Rule 19-15.001, F.A.C., Insurance Capital Build-Up Incentive Program, and the incorporated forms. In addition, other general business of the Board will be ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Cabinet Meeting Room, Lower Level, The Capitol, Tallahassee, Florida
• Department of Citrus
  • Departmental
    • The Commission will address issues pertaining to budget items and revisions, contracts, advertising programs, balanced scorecards, licensing, rulemaking, and other matters generally addressed during monthly meetings of the Commission. The ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Florida Department of Citrus, 1115 East Memorial Blvd., Lakeland, FL
• 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, November 15, 2006, 9:00 a.m.; Florida Parole Commission, ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Florida Parole Commission, 2601 Blair Stone Road, Bldg. C, Tallahassee, Florida
• Public Service Commission
  • Departmental
    • To give customers and other interested persons an opportunity to offer comments regarding the quality of service the Utility provides, the proposed rate increase, and to ask questions and comment on other issues. Any person requiring some ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Webber International University, Conference Center, 1201 N. Scenic Highway, Babson Park, FL 33827
    • To discuss and make decisions on matters which affect the operation of the Commission.; *November 20, 2006, 9:30 a.m.; The Betty Easley Conference Center, 4075 Esplanade Way, Conference Room 140, Tallahassee, Florida
      • Hearing Meeting: The Betty Easley Conference Center, 4075 Esplanade Way, Conference Room 140, Tallahassee, Florida
    • To consider (1) the simplification of the issues; (2) the identification of the positions of the parties on the issues; (3) the possibility of obtaining admissions of fact and of documents which will avoid unnecessary proof; (4) the identification ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Commission Hearing Room 148, The Betty Easley Conference Center, 4075 Esplanade Way, Tallahassee, Florida
    • To consider those matters ready for decision. LEGAL AUTHORITY AND JURISDICTION: Chapters 120, 350, 364, 366, and 367, F.S. Persons who may be affected by Commission action on certain items on this agenda for which a hearing has not been held will ...
      • Hearing Meeting: The Betty Easley Conference Center, 4075 Esplanade Way, Commission Hearing Room 148, Tallahassee, Florida
    • To take final action on Docket No. 060692-EI. Any person requiring some accommodation at this hearing because of a physical impairment should call the Division of the Commission Clerk and Administrative Services, (850)413-6770, at least 48 hours ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Commission Hearing Room 148, Betty Easley Conference Center, 4075 Esplanade Way, Tallahassee, Florida 32301
• Executive Office of the Governor
  • Departmental
    • To discuss changes to the Entertainment Industry Financial Incentive for the upcoming legislative session.; Monday, November 6, 2006, 9:30 a.m.; Call In #: 1(888)808-6959, Conference Code 4104765. Governor’s Office of Film and Entertainment, The ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Call In #: 1(888)808-6959, Conference Code 4104765. Governor’s Office of Film and Entertainment, The Capitol, Suite 2001, Tallahassee, FL 32399-0001
    • To discuss ways to help film students, graduates, and Florida’s indigenous filmmakers. Topics will include incentives, Indie website, P&A Fund, and other state programs.; Wednesday, November 8, 2006, 9:00 a.m.; Conference Call In # 1(888)808-6959, ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Conference Call In # 1(888)808-6959, Conference Code 4104765. Governor’s Office of Film and Entertainment, The Capitol, Suite 2001, Tallahassee, FL 32399-0001
    • To discuss the goals and objectives of this new committee and how the State can help foster the growth of the digital media industry in Florida.; Thursday, November 9, 2006, 10:00 a.m.; Conference Call In #: 1(888)808-6959, Conference Code 4104765. ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Conference Call In #: 1(888)808-6959, Conference Code 4104765. Governor’s Office of Film and Entertainment, The Capitol, Suite 2001, Tallahassee, FL 32399-0001
    • To discuss changes to the Entertainment Industry Financial Incentive for the upcoming legislative session.; Monday, November 13, 2006, 9:30 a.m.; Conference Call In #: 1(888)808-6959, Conference Code 4104765. Governor’s Office of Film and ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Conference Call In #: 1(888)808-6959, Conference Code 4104765. Governor’s Office of Film and Entertainment, The Capitol, Suite 2001, Tallahassee, FL 32399-0001
    • To discuss changes to the Entertainment Industry Financial Incentive for the upcoming legislative session.; Friday, November 17, 2006, 9:30 a.m.; Conference Call In #: 1(888)808-6959, Conference Code 4104765. Governor’s Office of Film and ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Conference Call In #: 1(888)808-6959, Conference Code 4104765. Governor’s Office of Film and Entertainment, The Capitol, Suite 2001, Tallahassee, FL 32399-0001
• Regional Planning Councils
  • North Central Florida Regional Planning Council
    • To hold elections and conduct the annual meeting of the North Central Florida Regional Hazardous Materials Response Team.; November 17, 2006, 10:30 a.m. PLACE: Columbia County Emergency Operations Center, 263 Northwest Lake City Avenue, Lake City, ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Columbia County Emergency Operations Center, 263 Northwest Lake City Avenue, Lake City, Florida
  • Withlacoochee Regional Planning Council
    • To conduct the regular business of the Council.; Thursday, November 16, 2006, 7:00 p.m.; Withlacoochee Regional Planning Council, 1241 Southwest 10th Street, Ocala, FL 34474-2798
      • Hearing Meeting: Withlacoochee Regional Planning Council, 1241 Southwest 10th Street, Ocala, FL 34474-2798
• Regional Transportation Authorities
  • South Florida Regional Transportation Authority
    • / Selection Committee For R.F.P. #05-722 For The Universal Automated Fare Collection System; November 15-16, 2006, 10:00 a.m.; Main Conference Room, South Florida Regional Transportation Authority, Administration Building, 800 N. W. 33rd Street, ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Main Conference Room, South Florida Regional Transportation Authority, Administration Building, 800 N. W. 33rd Street, Pompano Beach, FL 33064 Any person who decides to appeal any decision made by the South Florida Regional Transportation Authority with respect to any matter considered at this meeting, will need a record of the proceedings, and that, for such purpose, he/she may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact the Executive Office, (954)788-7915. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Section 286.26, Florida Statutes, persons with disabilities needing special accommodation to participate in this proceeding, must at least 48 hours prior to the meeting, provide a written request directed to: Executive Office, 800 N. W. 33rd Street, Suite 100, Pompano Beach, FL 33064, or telephone (954)942-7245 for assistance; if hearing impaired, telephone 1(800)273-7545 (TTY) for assistance.
• Water Management Districts
  • Suwannee River Water Management District
    • Receive public comment on the establishment of minimum flows and levels (MFLs) for the Lower Santa Fe River and it’s springs. The Lower Santa Fe River, for MFL purposes, is defined as the portion of the river downstream of O’Leno State Park. ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Fort White Community Center, 17579 S. W. State Road 47, Fort White, Florida 32038
  • Southwest Florida Water Management District
    • The Alafia River Basin Board will tour the Alafia River to observe debris removal efforts.; Tuesday, November 14, 2006, 9:30 a.m. PLACE: Tampa Service Office, 7601 Highway 301, North, Tampa, Florida GENERAL SUBJECT MATTER TO BE CONSIDERED: ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Alafia River Canoe Rental, 4419 River Drive, Valrico, FL
    • Conduct Committee Business. Some members of the District’s Governing and Basin Boards may attend the meetings.; Thursday, November 16, 2006, 9:30 a.m.; Tampa Service Office, 7601 Highway 301, North, Tampa, Florida
      • Hearing Meeting: Tampa Service Office, 7601 Highway 301, North, Tampa, Florida
  • South Florida Water Management District
    • To discuss the final draft of the Lower East Coast Regional Water Supply Plan Update.; November 15, 2006, 9:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.; Broward County Water and Wastewater Services, Training Room, 2555 W. Copans Road, Pompano Beach, FL 33069
      • Hearing Meeting: Broward County Water and Wastewater Services, Training Room, 2555 W. Copans Road, Pompano Beach, FL 33069
    • The purpose of this meeting is to discuss the East Central Florida Transient Model Peer Review. Persons with disabilities who need assistance may contact the Director, Governing Board and Executive Services, (561)682-6371, at least two business ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Building B-2, Room 3N, Upper Chain of Lakes Conference Room, South Florida Water Management District Headquarters, 3301 Gun Club Road, West Palm Beach, FL
    • The purpose of this meeting is to discuss the East Central Florida Transient Model Peer Review. Persons with disabilities who need assistance may contact the Director, Governing Board and Executive Services, (561)682-6371, at least two business ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Building B-1, Bridge Conference Room 2B, South Florida Water Management District Headquarters, 3301 Gun Club Road, West Palm Beach, FL
    • The purpose of this meeting is to discuss the East Central Florida Transient Model Peer Review. Persons with disabilities who need assistance may contact the Director, Governing Board and Executive Services, (561)682-6371, at least two business ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Building B-2, Room 3N Upper Chain of Lakes Conference Room, South Florida Water Management District Headquarters, 3301 Gun Club Road, West Palm Beach, FL
    • The purpose of this meeting is to discuss the East Central Florida Transient Model Peer Review. Persons with disabilities who need assistance may contact the Director, Governing Board and Executive Services, (561)682-6371, at least two business ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Building B-2, Room 3N Upper Chain of Lakes Conference Room, South Florida Water Management District Headquarters, 3301 Gun Club Road, West Palm Beach, FL
    • The purpose of this meeting is to discuss the East Central Florida Transient Model Peer Review. Persons with disabilities who need assistance may contact the Director, Governing Board and Executive Services, (561)682-6371, at least two business ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Building B-2, Room 3N Upper Chain of Lakes Conference Room, South Florida Water Management District Headquarters, 3301 Gun Club Road, West Palm Beach, FL
    • The purpose of this meeting is to discuss the East Central Florida Transient Model Peer Review. Persons with disabilities who need assistance may contact the Director, Governing Board and Executive Services, (561)682-6371, at least two business ...
      • Hearing Meeting: South Florida Water Management District Headquarters, 3301 Gun Club Road, West Palm Beach, FL
    • The purpose of this meeting is to discuss the East Central Florida Transient Model Peer Review. Persons with disabilities who need assistance may contact the Director, Governing Board and Executive Services, (561)682-6371, at least two business ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Building B-2, Room 3N Upper Chain of Lakes Conference Room, South Florida Water Management District Headquarters, 3301 Gun Club Road, West Palm Beach, FL
    • The purpose of this meeting is to discuss the East Central Florida Transient Model Peer Review. Persons with disabilities who need assistance may contact the Director, Governing Board and Executive Services, (561)682-6371, at least two business ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Building B-2, Room 3N Upper Chain of Lakes Conference Room, South Florida Water Management District Headquarters, 3301 Gun Club Road, West Palm Beach, FL
    • The purpose of this meeting is to discuss the East Central Florida Transient Model Peer Review. Persons with disabilities who need assistance may contact the Director, Governing Board and Executive Services, (561)682-6371, at least two business ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Building B-2, Room 3N Upper Chain of Lakes Conference Room, South Florida Water Management District Headquarters, 3301 Gun Club Road, West Palm Beach, FL
    • The purpose of this meeting is to discuss the East Central Florida Transient Model Peer Review. Persons with disabilities who need assistance may contact the Director, Governing Board and Executive Services, (561)682-6371, at least two business ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Building B-2, Room 3N Upper Chain of Lakes Conference Room, South Florida Water Management District Headquarters, 3301 Gun Club Road, West Palm Beach, FL
    • The purpose of this meeting is to discuss the East Central Florida Transient Model Peer Review. Persons with disabilities who need assistance may contact the Director, Governing Board and Executive Services, (561)682-6371, at least two business ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Building B-2, Room 3N Upper Chain of Lakes Conference Room, South Florida Water Management District Headquarters, 3301 Gun Club Road, West Palm Beach, FL
    • Meeting of the Lake Belt Mitigation Committee (LBMC), created pursuant to Section 373.41492, Florida Statutes. The sole agenda item for the November 17, 2006 meeting will be to discuss mitigation alternatives. The December 15, 2006 meeting will be ...
      • Hearing Meeting: The Meet Me Number: (850)245-5725, Suncom 205-5725. The South Florida Water Management District, Room 3-B Bridge Conference Room, Building B-1, 3301 Gun Club Road, West Palm Beach, Florida
    • Water Resources Advisory Commission Issues Workshop, Lake Okeechobee Aquatic Vegetation Management Meeting.; Thursday, November 16, 2006, 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.; John Boy Auditorium, 110 West Osceola Avenue, Clewiston, FL
      • Hearing Meeting: John Boy Auditorium, 110 West Osceola Avenue, Clewiston, FL
    • Water Resources Advisory Commission (WRAC), Lake Okeechobee Committee Meeting.; Wednesday, November 29, 2006, 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.; John Boy Auditorium, 110 West Osceola Avenue, Clewiston, FL
      • Hearing Meeting: John Boy Auditorium, 110 West Osceola Avenue, Clewiston, FL
• Regional Utility Authorities
  • Tampa Bay Water - A Regional Water Supply Authority
    • To consider a future funding agreement, and to conduct a private Attorney/Client briefing session between the Tampa Bay Water Board of Directors and legal counsel pursuant to Section 286.011(8), Florida Statutes, to discuss litigation strategies in ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Tampa Bay Water, 2575 Enterprise Road, Clearwater, Florida 33763
  • Withlacoochee Regional Water Supply Authority
    • To review data for the Authority’s Master Plan update prepared by the Authority’s consultants.; November 15, 2006, 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.; City Commission Chambers, City Hall, 151 Southeast Osceola Avenue, Second Floor, Ocala, FL 34471
      • Hearing Meeting: City Commission Chambers, City Hall, 151 Southeast Osceola Avenue, Second Floor, Ocala, FL 34471
    • To conduct regular business of the Authority.; November 15, 2006, 4:30 p.m.; City Commission Chambers, City Hall, 151 Southeast Osceola Avenue, Second Floor, Ocala, FL 34471
      • Hearing Meeting: City Commission Chambers, City Hall, 151 Southeast Osceola Avenue, Second Floor, Ocala, FL 34471
• Department of Veterans' Affairs
  • Departmental
    • General meeting and planning session. Any person requiring a special accommodation at this meeting because of a disability or physical impairment should contact: Nancy Schiellerd, Florida Department of Veterans’ Affairs, 4040 Esplanade Way, Suite ...
      • Hearing Meeting: House Office Building, Room 12, Tallahassee, FL 32399
• Agency for Health Care Administration
  • Departmental
    • To study and make recommendations on the development and implementation of a Florida health information infrastructure including a strategy for promoting the use of electronic health records.; Wednesday, November 15, 2006, 11:00 a.m.; USF Downtown ...
      • Hearing Meeting: USF Downtown Center, 1101 Channelside Drive, Tampa, Florida 33602. Anyone interested in participating may telephone: (641)793-7500 / Pass Code: 9701442#.
  • Medicaid
    • The Enhanced Benefits panel will discuss issues related to the technical aspects of the Enhanced Benefits program, under Medicaid Reform.; November 14, 2006, 9:30 a.m. – 12:00 Noon; Agency for Healthcare Administration, Conference Room C, 2727 Mahan ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Agency for Healthcare Administration, Conference Room C, 2727 Mahan Drive, Tallahassee, FL 32308. Those not able to attend in person may call the conference phone number 1(866)233-5068, Conference Code 8504147465
    • The Enhanced Benefits panel will discuss issues related to the technical aspects of the Enhanced Benefits program, under Medicaid Reform. Anyone needing further information, or special accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act of ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Agency for Healthcare Administration, Conference Room C, 2727 Mahan Drive, Tallahassee, FL 32308. Those not able to attend in person may call the conference phone number (850)410-0966
• Department of Management Services
  • State Retirement Commission
    • To conduct hearings pursuant to Section 121.23, Florida Statutes, and to consider other matters related to the business of the Commission.; November 13-14, 2006, 8:30 a.m.; Crown Plaza, 1201 Riverplace Blvd., Jacksonville, Florida
      • Hearing Meeting: Crown Plaza, 1201 Riverplace Blvd., Jacksonville, Florida
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Division of Alcoholic Beverages and Tobacco
    • Rule Development workshop will be held on Rule 61A-1.010 Approved Advertising and Promotional Gifts.; November 21, 2006, 10:00 a.m. – until all business is exhausted or until 5:00 p.m., whichever comes first; AB&T Conference Room, 1940 North Monroe ...
      • Hearing Meeting: AB&T Conference Room, 1940 North Monroe Street, Tallahassee, FL 32399 Three drafts submitted by interested parties are available upon request.
  • Board of Professional Surveyors and Mappers
    • To conduct board business. Application Review Committee Meeting followed by a Continuing Education Review Committee Meeting followed by a General Business Meeting.; November 29, 2006, 10:00 a.m.; Conference Call Number 1(888)808-6959 and Conference ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Conference Call Number 1(888)808-6959 and Conference Code 9226020
  • Florida Real Estate Commission
    • To conduct a private meeting to review cases to determine probable cause and to conduct a public meeting to review cases where probable cause was previously found. All or part of this meeting may be conducted as a teleconference in order to permit ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Zora Neale Hurston Building, North Tower, Suite 901N, 400 West Robinson Street, Orlando, Florida 32801
    • Official business of Commission – among topics included, but not limited to, are proposed legislation affecting Chapter 475, Part I, F.S., rule development workshops, Florida Administrative Code 61J2 rule amendments, budget discussions, escrow ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Division of Real Estate, Conference Room N901, North Tower, 400 West Robinson Street, Orlando, Florida 32801
  • Florida Mobile Home Relocation Corporation
    • Official business of the Florida Mobile Home Relocation Corporation. Review of mobile home owner applications for compensation for relocation and/or abandonment due to change in land use, and such other business as may come before the board. A ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Doubletree Hotel, 101 S. Adams St., Tallahassee, FL
• Department of Health
  • Board of Massage Therapy
    • To review those cases on which a determination of existence of probable cause has already been made.; Sunday, November 12, 2006, 6:00 p.m. or soon thereafter; Double Tree Hotel in the Gardens, 4431 PGA Blvd., Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410, (561)622-...
      • Hearing Meeting: Double Tree Hotel in the Gardens, 4431 PGA Blvd., Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410, (561)622-2260
    • Regular Board business.; Monday, November 13, 2006, 9:00 a.m., or shortly thereafter; Tuesday, November 14, 2006, 9:00 a.m. or shortly thereafter; Double Tree Hotel in the Gardens, 4431 PGA Blvd., Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410, (561)622-2260
      • Hearing Meeting: Double Tree Hotel in the Gardens, 4431 PGA Blvd., Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410, (561)622-2260
  • Board of Medicine
    • To conduct general business of the Committee.; Thursday, November 30, 2006, immediately following the Physician Assistant meeting at 1:00 p.m.; Rosen Centre, 9840 International Drive, Orlando, FL 32819, 1(800)204-7234
      • Hearing Meeting: Rosen Centre, 9840 International Drive, Orlando, FL 32819, 1(800)204-7234
    • To conduct general business of the Board.; Friday and Saturday, December 1-2, 2006, 8:00 a.m.; Rosen Centre, 9840 International Drive, Orlando, FL 32819, (407)996-9840
      • Hearing Meeting: Rosen Centre, 9840 International Drive, Orlando, FL 32819, (407)996-9840
    • To conduct general business of the Board.; Friday, December 1, 2006, immediately following the Board Meeting; Rosen Centre, 9840 International Drive, Orlando, FL 32819, (407)996-9840
      • Hearing Meeting: Rosen Centre, 9840 International Drive, Orlando, FL 32819, (407)996-9840
  • Board of Optometry
    • For cases previously heard by the panel.; Friday, November 17, 2006, 1:00 p.m.; Department of Health, 4042 Bald Cypress Way, Tallahassee, Florida at Meet Me Number 1(888)808-6959, when prompted enter conference code 9849329103.
      • Hearing Meeting: Department of Health, 4042 Bald Cypress Way, Tallahassee, Florida at Meet Me Number 1(888)808-6959, when prompted enter conference code 9849329103.
  • Division of Medical Quality Assurance
    • To conduct general business of the Council.; Thursday, November 30, 2006, 1:00 p.m. or soon thereafter; Rosen Centre, 9840 International Drive, Orlando, FL 32819, 1(800)204-7234
      • Hearing Meeting: Rosen Centre, 9840 International Drive, Orlando, FL 32819, 1(800)204-7234
• Navigation Districts
  • Florida Inland Navigation District
    • A meeting of the Board of Commissioners to conduct the regular business of the District. This business will include the review and approval of the Nassau County Reach I Restudy which analyzed whether the District’s Crane Island Dredged Material ...
      • Hearing Meeting: The City Council Chambers, City of Fernandina Beach City Hall, 204 Ash Street, Fernandina Beach, Nassau County, Florida
• Department of Financial Services
  • Division of Funeral, Cemetery, and Consumer Services
    • Regular Board Business. At least 7 days before each meeting, a copy of the agenda of the meeting will be available. Agendas will be available on the home page of the Division of Funeral, Cemetery and Consumer Services (www.fldfs.com/FuneralCemetery)...
      • Hearing Meeting: Department of Financial Services, Alexander Building, Suite 2100, 2020 Capital Circle, S. E., Tallahassee, FL 32301
    • Regular Board Business.Regular Board Business. The above date relates to the next meeting of the Board of Funeral, Cemetery and Consumer Services. The public is advised to check with the Department of Financial Services staff (Ms. LaTonya Bryant at ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Wyndham Jacksonville Riverwalk Hotel, 1515 Prudential Drive, Jacksonville, FL 32207, (904)396-5100
• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • Departmental
    • Quarterly Junior Golf Grant Committee meeting. Please make note that if a person decides to appeal any decision made by the Junior Golf Grant Committee with respect to any matter considered at the above-cited meeting or hearing, he/she will need to ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Florida Sports Foundation, 2930 Kerry Forest Parkway, Suite 101, Tallahassee, FL 32309, Call In Number: 1(888)808-6959 (toll free), Conference Code: 4888347
    • Regular meeting of the Board of Directors.; Monday, November 13, 2006, 1:00 p.m.; Board of Directors, 1820 E. Park Avenue, Suite 101, Tallahassee, Florida
      • Hearing Meeting: Board of Directors, 1820 E. Park Avenue, Suite 101, Tallahassee, Florida
    • Budget and other issues.; November 14, 2006, 2:00 p.m.; Salon 3, Florida Mall Hotel, Orlando, Florida
      • Hearing Meeting: Salon 3, Florida Mall Hotel, Orlando, Florida
    • Sunshine State One Call of Florida, Inc. (SSOCOF); November 16, 2006 8:00 a.m. Operations Committee – Harry Glenn Call Center Statistics Attrition Report 811 Implementation Status Irth Net Implementation Update Review Extraordinary ...
      • Hearing Meeting: SSOCOF Call Center, 11 Plantation Road, DeBary, FL 32713.
    • Business meeting of the Board of Trustees.; Saturday, November 18, 2006, 9:00 a.m.; Hyatt Regency Orlando International Airport Hotel, 9300 Airport Boulevard, Orlando, Florida 32827, (407)825-1234
      • Hearing Meeting: Hyatt Regency Orlando International Airport Hotel, 9300 Airport Boulevard, Orlando, Florida 32827, (407)825-1234
    • Area Agency on Aging of Pasco-Pinellas, Inc.; Board of Directors’ Meeting. Please note that if a person decides to appeal any decision made by AAAPP Board with respect to any matter considered at the above cited meeting or hearing, they will need ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Area Agency On Aging of Pasco-Pinellas, 9887 4th St., N., Suite 100, St. Petersburg, Florida 33702, (727)570-9696 (Please call to confirm date, time and location)
    • The Board of Directors of the American Guaranty Fund Group, Inc. will meet regarding the regular business of the Association.; November 30, 2006, 3:00 p.m. (Eastern Time) – recessing as soon as business has been concluded; Via Teleconference
      • Hearing Meeting: Via Teleconference
    • Quarterly Board of Directors meeting. Please make note that if a person decides to appeal any decision made by the Board with respect to any matter considered at the above-cited meeting or hearing, he/she will need to ensure that a verbatim record ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Omni Jacksonville Hotel, 245 Water Street, Jacksonville, FL 32202, (904)791-4829
    • The Commission will ratify actions of the Board of Directors and discuss other matters as necessary.; Wednesday, December 13, 2006 MEETING: Visitor Services Committee TIME: 8:00 a.m. – 9:45 a.m. GENERAL SUBJECT MATTER TO BE CONSIDERED: The ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort, 9300 Emerald Coast Parkway, West, Sandestin, FL 32550, (850)267-8160
    • General Business Matters.; Wednesday, January 24, 2007, 9:00 a.m.; 1441 Maclay Commerce Drive, Suite 200, Tallahassee, FL 32312
      • Hearing Meeting: 1441 Maclay Commerce Drive, Suite 200, Tallahassee, FL 32312
• Department of Management Services
  • Personnel Management System
    • To facilitate the mission of the Governor’s Americans with Disabilities Act Working Group. American Sign Language Interpreters, Certified Real Time Captioning, Audio/Visual Accommodations, and alternative formats will be available on site. Should ...
      • Hearing Meeting: The Sheraton Studio City Hotel, 5905 International Drive, Orlando, FL 32819, (407)996-2007
• Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission
  • Departmental
    • To review and discuss substantive and procedural issues associated with the Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission and to take action on proposed rules and policy issues.; December 6-7, 2006, 8:30 a.m. each day; Key Largo Bay Marriott Beach ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Key Largo Bay Marriott Beach Resort, 103800 Overseas Highway, MM 103.8, Key Largo, Florida

6. Notices of Petitions and Dispositions Regarding Declaratory Stat

• Department of Financial Services
  • Division of State Fire Marshal
    • Citrus County Builder’s Association, Petitioner, filed on October 19, 2006.; The Petition requests an interpretation of Chapter 633, Florida Statutes, and Chapter 69A-60, Florida Administrative Code, the Florida Fire Prevention Code, relating to key ...
    • Chris M. Iles, Petitioner, filed on September 29, 2006.; The Petition requests an interpretation of Section 633.071(1), Florida Statutes, relating to inspection reports and tagging of preengineered systems and specifically asks the Division of State ...
• Department of Health
  • Division of Medical Quality Assurance
    • Sharon Mawby, MSN, RN.; Specifically, the Petitioner requests that the Board issue a Declaratory Statement determining under the provisions of Section 464.003, F.S., whether it is within the scope of practice for a Registered Nurse (1) to draw up ...
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Division of Florida Condominiums, Timeshares and Mobile Homes
    • The Conservancy and Sporting Society, Lifestyle Development Company, L.P.; Docket Number 2006046922; The Division declares that The Conservancy and Sporting Society is a timeshare plan vacation club under Chapter 721, Florida Statutes.
    • Theodore H. Wood, Unit Owner and Petitioner, Snug Harbor Lakes Condominium Association, Inc. Docket No. 2006046932 because the Petition was withdrawn.

7. Notices Regarding Bids, Proposals and Purchasing

• Department of Environmental Protection
  • Departmental
    • Department of Environmental Protection, Departmental
• Department of Health
  • Division of Administration
    • Department of Health, Division of Administration
• Department of Management Services
  • Division of Facilities Management
    • Department of Management Services, Division of Facilities Management
• Department of Education
  • University of Florida
    • Department of Education, University of Florida
    • Department of Education, University of Florida
    • Department of Education, University of Florida
  • Florida Atlantic University
    • Department of Education, Florida Atlantic University
  • University of North Florida
    • Department of Education, University of North Florida
    • Department of Education, University of North Florida
• Department of Transportation
  • Departmental
    • Department of Transportation, Departmental
    • Department of Transportation, Departmental
• Regional Transportation Authorities
  • South Florida Regional Transportation Authority
    • Regional Transportation Authorities, South Florida Regional Transportation Authority
    • Regional Transportation Authorities, South Florida Regional Transportation Authority
• Regional Utility Authorities
  • Withlacoochee Regional Water Supply Authority
    • Regional Utility Authorities, Withlacoochee Regional Water Supply Authority
• Department of Children and Families
  • Departmental
    • Department of Children and Families, Departmental
    • Department of Children and Families, Departmental
    • Department of Children and Families, Departmental
• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • Departmental
    • Other Agencies and Organizations, Departmental

8. Miscellaneous

• Department of Environmental Protection
  • Departmental
    • Department of Environmental Protection, Departmental
• Agency for Health Care Administration
  • Certificate of Need
    • Agency for Health Care Administration, Certificate of Need
• Department of Environmental Protection
  • Departmental
    • Department of Environmental Protection, Departmental
• Department of Transportation
  • Departmental
    • Department of Transportation, Departmental
    • Department of Transportation, 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
• Public Service Commission
  • Departmental
    • Public Service Commission, Departmental
• Regional Planning Councils
  • Treasure Coast Regional Planning Council
    • Regional Planning Councils, Treasure Coast Regional Planning Council
• Florida Land and Water Adjudicatory Commission
  • Departmental
    • Land and Water Adjudicatory Commission, Departmental
• Department of Health
  • Board of Nursing
    • Department of Health, Board of Nursing
    • 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