Vol. 33, No. 45 (11/09/2007)

1. Notices of Development of Proposed Rules and Negotiated Rulemaking

• Agency for Health Care Administration
  • Medicaid
    • The purpose of this proposed rule amendment is to incorporate by reference update February 2008 to the Florida Medicaid Provider General Handbook. The handbook was updated to include the good cause reasons for which a recipient may change managed ...
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Board of Veterinary Medicine
    • The proposed rule amendment corrects the cited manual reference from “Physician’s Manual” to “Practitioner’s Manual”.
    • The proposed rule amendment is to clarify the department’s role relating to the decision of reinspection.
• Department of Corrections
  • Departmental
    • The purpose and effect of the proposed rule is to permit Chaplains to have written contact with inmates where the inmate or the Chaplain has transferred to another FDOC institution.
• Department of Financial Services
  • Division of State Fire Marshal
    • The purpose of these rule amendments is to update Rule Chapter 69A-46, F.A.C., to provide for submission of an updated application for water-based systems, and inspection tags using a new system of red and green tags to indicate compliance and non-...
• Department of Management Services
  • Technology Program
    • To consider development of a new rule chapter establishing requirements and procedures for eligible users utilizing SUNCOM services provided by the Department of Management Services and to define requirements for state agencies to provide Florida ...
    • To consider development of a new rule chapter establishing requirements for the purchase, lease, and use of communications equipment, facilities, and services.
    • To consider development of a new rule chapter establishing requirements for the eligibility and use of the SUNCOM network and services provided by the Department of Management Services.
• Agency for Health Care Administration
  • Health Facility and Agency Licensing
    • The purpose of the proposed rule is to set forth the requirements for carriers to report health care provider violations and to initiate Agency investigation pursuant to Section 440.13(8)(b), (11), Florida Statutes.
• Department of Health
  • Board of Medicine
    • The Board proposes the development of rule amendments to address language which is not authorized by statute.
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Division of Pari-Mutuel Wagering
    • The purpose and effect of the proposed rule will be to implement and interpret Florida Statutes that relate to rules regulating the conduct of slot machine operations at pari-mutuel racing facilities.
• Department of Environmental Protection
  • Beaches and Coastal Systems
    • A Petition to Determine Invalidity of Existing Rules and to Determine Invalidity of Agency Statements was filed with the Division of Administrative Hearings on 10/17/2007 (Road Less Traveled, et al. v. Fla. Dep’t of Envtl. Prot.; DOAH Case No. 07-...
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Division of Pari-Mutuel Wagering
    • The purpose and effect of the proposed rule will be to implement and interpret Florida Statutes that relate to rules regulating the conduct of slot machine operations at pari-mutuel racing facilities.
    • The purpose and effect of the proposed rule will be to implement and interpret Florida Statutes that relate to rules regulating the conduct of slot machine operations at pari-mutuel racing facilities.
    • The purpose and effect of the proposed rule will be to implement and interpret Florida Statutes that relate to rules regulating the conduct of slot machine operations at pari-mutuel racing facilities.
    • The purpose and effect of the proposed rule will be to implement and interpret Florida Statutes that relate to rules regulating the conduct of slot machine operations at pari-mutuel racing facilities.
    • The purpose and effect of the proposed rule will be to implement and interpret Florida Statutes that relate to rules regulating the conduct of slot machine operations at pari-mutuel racing facilities.
    • The purpose and effect of the proposed rule will be to implement and interpret Florida Statutes that relate to rules regulating the conduct of slot machine operations at pari-mutuel racing facilities.
    • The purpose and effect of the proposed rule will be to implement and interpret Florida Statutes that relate to rules regulating the conduct of slot machine operations at pari-mutuel racing facilities.
    • The purpose and effect of the proposed rule will be to implement and interpret Florida Statutes that relate to rules regulating the conduct of slot machine operations at pari-mutuel racing facilities.
    • The purpose and effect of the proposed rule will be to implement and interpret Florida Statutes that relate to rules regulating the conduct of slot machine operations at pari-mutuel racing facilities.
    • The purpose and effect of the proposed rule will be to implement and interpret Florida Statutes that relate to rules regulating the conduct of slot machine operations at pari-mutuel racing facilities.
    • The purpose and effect of the proposed rule will be to implement and interpret Florida Statutes that relate to rules regulating the conduct of slot machine operations at pari-mutuel racing facilities.
    • The purpose and effect of the proposed rule will be to implement and interpret Florida Statutes that relate to rules regulating the conduct of slot machine operations at pari-mutuel racing facilities.
    • The purpose and effect of the proposed rule will be to implement and interpret Florida Statutes that relate to rules regulating the conduct of slot machine operations at pari-mutuel racing facilities.
    • The purpose and effect of the proposed rule will be to implement and interpret Florida Statutes that relate to rules regulating the conduct of slot machine operations at pari-mutuel racing facilities.
    • The purpose and effect of the proposed rule will be to implement and interpret Florida Statutes that relate to rules regulating the conduct of slot machine operations at pari-mutuel racing facilities.
    • The purpose and effect of the proposed rule will be to implement and interpret Florida Statutes that relate to rules regulating the conduct of slot machine operations at pari-mutuel racing facilities.
    • The purpose and effect of the proposed rules will be to implement and interpret Florida Statutes that relate to rules regulating the conduct of slot machine operations at pari-mutuel racing facilities.
    • The purpose and effect of the proposed rule will be to implement and interpret Florida Statutes that relate to rules regulating the conduct of slot machine operations at pari-mutuel racing facilities.
    • The purpose and effect of the proposed rule will be to implement and interpret Florida Statutes that relate to rules regulating the conduct of slot machine operations at pari-mutuel racing facilities.
    • The purpose and effect of the proposed rule will be to implement and interpret Florida Statutes that relate to rules regulating the conduct of slot machine operations at pari-mutuel racing facilities.
    • The purpose and effect of the proposed rule will be to implement and interpret Florida Statutes that relate to rules regulating the conduct of slot machine operations at pari-mutuel racing facilities.
    • The purpose and effect of the proposed rule will be to implement and interpret Florida Statutes that relate to rules regulating the conduct of slot machine operations at pari-mutuel racing facilities.
    • The purpose and effect of the proposed rule will be to implement and interpret Florida Statutes that relate to rules regulating the conduct of slot machine operations at pari-mutuel racing facilities.
    • The purpose and effect of the proposed rule will be to implement and interpret Florida Statutes that relate to rules regulating the conduct of slot machine operations at pari-mutuel racing facilities.
    • The purpose and effect of the proposed rule will be to implement and interpret Florida Statutes that relate to rules regulating the conduct of slot machine operations at pari-mutuel racing facilities.
    • The purpose and effect of the proposed rule will be to implement and interpret Florida Statutes that relate to rules regulating the conduct of slot machine operations at pari-mutuel racing facilities.
    • The purpose and effect of the proposed rule will be to implement and interpret Florida Statutes that relate to rules regulating the conduct of slot machine operations at pari-mutuel racing facilities.
    • The purpose and effect of the proposed rule will be to implement and interpret Florida Statutes that relate to rules regulating the conduct of slot machine operations at pari-mutuel racing facilities.
    • The purpose and effect of the proposed rule will be to implement and interpret Florida Statutes that relate to rules regulating the conduct of slot machine operations at pari-mutuel racing facilities.
    • The purpose and effect of the proposed rule will be to implement and interpret Florida Statutes that relate to rules regulating the conduct of slot machine operations at pari-mutuel racing facilities.
    • The purpose and effect of the proposed rule will be to implement and interpret Florida Statutes that relate to rules regulating the conduct of slot machine operations at pari-mutuel racing facilities.
    • The purpose and effect of the proposed rule will be to implement and interpret Florida Statutes that relate to rules regulating the conduct of slot machine operations at pari-mutuel racing facilities.
• Department of Health
  • Board of Medicine
    • The Board proposes the development of rule amendments to address clarification and language which is not authorized by statute.
  • Board of Nursing
    • The purpose and effect is to add a citation for failure to update practitioner profiles.
    • The purpose and effect is to amend the rule in response to and in accordance with Department of Health Testing Services request.
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Division of Pari-Mutuel Wagering
    • The purpose and effect of the proposed rule will be to implement and interpret Florida Statutes that relate to rules regulating the conduct of slot machine operations at pari-mutuel racing facilities.
    • The purpose and effect of the proposed rule will be to implement and interpret Florida Statutes that relate to rules regulating the conduct of slot machine operations at pari-mutuel racing facilities.
    • The purpose and effect of the proposed rules will be to implement and interpret Florida Statutes that relate to rules regulating the conduct of slot machine operations at pari-mutuel racing facilities.
• Department of Financial Services
  • OIR – Insurance Regulation
    • To implement revisions to Section 624.610, F.S., relating to rating based collateral requirements.
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Division of Pari-Mutuel Wagering
    • The purpose and effect of the proposed rule will be to implement and interpret Florida Statutes that relate to rules regulating the conduct of slot machine operations at pari-mutuel racing facilities.
    • The purpose and effect of the proposed rule will be to implement and interpret Florida Statutes that relate to rules regulating the conduct of slot machine operations at pari-mutuel racing facilities.
    • The purpose and effect of the proposed rule will be to implement and interpret Florida Statutes that relate to rules regulating the conduct of slot machine operations at pari-mutuel racing facilities.
    • The purpose and effect of the proposed rule will be to implement and interpret Florida Statutes that relate to rules regulating the conduct of slot machine operations at pari-mutuel racing facilities.
• Department of State
  • Division of Elections
    • The purpose is to hold a second rule development workshop and develop proposed language that clarifies the criteria for determining whether a voter has clearly indicated his or her choice on a ballot for purposes of a manual recount and any other ...
    • The Department of State is holding a second rule development workshop for the purpose of revising and updating requirements for a uniform design, layout and content for election ballots.
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Division of Hotels and Restaurants
    • The purpose and effect of the proposed rule development is to provide instructions on how to obtain a copy of the adopted Food Code.
    • The purpose and effect of the proposed rule amendments is to update and simplify the license fee schedule for public lodging establishments and public food service establishments licensed by the division.
• Department of State
  • Division of Elections
    • The purpose is to develop a rule that details the audit procedures to follow for conducting post-election audits of voting systems and provides a standard format for audit reports. This rule is required pursuant to sections 8 and 9 of Chapter 2007-...
• Agency for Health Care Administration
  • Health Facility and Agency Licensing
    • Rule 59A-1.004, Florida Administrative Code, is being amended to eliminate the requirement for site inspections of organ procurement organizations, tissue banks and eye banks to allow for the acceptance of certain accreditation organization ...
• Department of Health
  • Board of Optometry
    • The purpose of the amendment is to clarify that electronic signatures meet the requirements for medical records and set forth the type of electronic signatures that meet the requirements of the rule.
• Navigation Districts
  • Florida Inland Navigation District
    • The purpose of the proposed rule development is to include the following provisions in the program rule: Expand the definition of eligible applicants; clarify the necessary permitting requirements prior to project funding; identify the provisions ...
    • The purpose of the proposed rule development is to include the following provisions in the program rule: Clarify the necessary permitting requirements prior to project funding; identify the provisions for land acquisition eligibility; correct the ...

2. Proposed Rules

• Department of Environmental Protection
  • Departmental
    • The proposed rule involves amendments to Chapter 62-213, F.A.C., to increase the annual Title V emissions fee factor from $25.00 to $30.00, and to provide that the Title V permit serve as written notice to the Title V source of the annual ...
      • Due of Comment: 11/30/2007
• Water Management Districts
  • Southwest Florida Water Management District
    • The purpose and effect of the proposed rule amendments are to provide greater flexibility for conceptual ERP permits by reducing the level of application detail required and extending the duration of conceptual permits. This rulemaking will also ...
      • Due of Comment: 11/30/2007
    • The proposed amendments will provide that approved Water Shortage Mitigation Plans will be considered by the District in determining whether to declare a water shortage or water shortage emergency. The proposed amendments will also clarify submittal ...
      • Due of Comment: 11/30/2007
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Division of Hotels and Restaurants
    • This rule amendment corrects Division of State Fire Marshal and Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services rules cited and adopted by reference in Chapter 61C-1, F.A.C. These changes are necessary due to the transfer of Chapter 4A, F.A.C., to ...
      • Due of Comment: 11/30/2007
• Florida Housing Finance Corporation
  • Departmental
    • Pursuant to Florida Statutes Section 420.5087(3)(d), 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 income ...
      • Due of Comment: 11/30/2007
• Department of Education
  • State Board of Education
    • The purpose of the rule amendment is to update the State Requirements for Educational Facilities to ensure compliance with Florida Statutes and alignment with other governing state rules.
      • Due of Comment: 11/30/2007
    • The purpose of the rule amendment is to add other approved training organizations as providers of cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) training for a CPR certificate or card, a requirement for certification as an athletic coach. The effect will be a ...
      • Due of Comment: 11/30/2007
    • The proposed rule amendment will change the required administration schedule for the High School Competency Test to an annual administration. This change will provide an administration schedule that is commensurate with the current number of test ...
      • Due of Comment: 11/30/2007
  • Commission for Independent Education
    • The purpose and effect is to institute a more equitable fee structure and to ensure that sufficient funds are collected in order for the Commission to carry out its duties and responsibilities.
      • Due of Comment: 11/30/2007
• Department of Health
  • Board of Physical Therapy Practice
    • The purpose and effect is to clarify the language regarding courses that are sponsored or approved.
      • Due of Comment: 11/30/2007
    • The purpose and effect is to delete the requirement of a documented completion of the required HIV/AIDS course for each biennium the license was inactive.
      • Due of Comment: 11/30/2007
• Department of Education
  • Commission for Independent Education
    • The purpose and effect is to clarify the existence of an exception to the granting of a provisional license when an institution holding an annual license or license by means of accreditation, undergoes a substantive change and to implement a ...
      • Due of Comment: 11/30/2007
• Department of Health
  • Board of Physical Therapy Practice
    • The purpose and effect is to clarify the time of completion required for coursework accepted from schools of physical therapy.
      • Due of Comment: 11/30/2007
• Department of Education
  • State Board of Education
    • The purpose of these revisions is to incorporate amendments necessary due to the repeal and amendment of other State Board of Education rules relating to students with disabilities.
      • Due of Comment: 11/30/2007
    • The purpose of the proposed revisions is to update rule language to reflect current knowledge in the field and to insure consistency with the federal law, the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) 20 U.S.C. Chapter 33, and its ...
      • Due of Comment: 11/30/2007
• Department of Health
  • Board of Medicine
    • The Board proposes the repeal of these rules since they are not necessary.
      • Due of Comment: 11/30/2007
    • The Board proposes the repeal of this rule since the substance of the rule is addressed by statute.
      • Due of Comment: 11/30/2007
  • Board of Pharmacy
    • The Board proposes the rule amendment to provide additional updated requirements for an automated pharmacy system in a community pharmacy.
      • Due of Comment: 11/30/2007
    • The Board proposes the rule amendment to clarify the requirements for continuing education credits and license renewal.
      • Due of Comment: 11/30/2007
    • The Board proposes the rule amendment to clarify the requirements for an institutional permit and for the consultant pharmacist of record.
      • Due of Comment: 11/30/2007
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Florida Real Estate Appraisal Board
    • The Board proposes the rule promulgation in order to create the qualifications for licensure.
      • Due of Comment: 11/30/2007
• Department of Education
  • State Board of Education
    • The purpose of this new rule is to define the terms and process used to calculate a school improvement rating for alternative schools. The effect of the rule will be the definition of an alternative school for the purpose of calculating an ...
      • Due of Comment: 11/30/2007

3. Notices of Changes, Corrections and Withdrawals

• Agency for Health Care Administration
  • Medicaid
    • Mental Health Targeted Case Management
• Department of Health
  • Board of Clinical Laboratory Personnel
    • Definitions
• Florida Housing Finance Corporation
  • Departmental
    • Purpose and Intent, Definitions, Application and Selection Procedures for Projects, General Program Procedures and Restrictions, Supplemental Loans for Green Building, Construction Disbursements, Terms of the Loan to Public-Private Partnerships, ...
• Department of Juvenile Justice
  • Residential Services
    • Definitions, Admission Criteria, Program Components, Residential Substance Abuse Treatment Overlay Services
• Department of Health
  • Board of Optometry
    • Examination Requirements
• Department of Juvenile Justice
  • Residential Services
    • Quality of Life and youth Grievance Process, Youth Hygiene and Dress Code, Facility and Food Services, Behavior Management
    • Definitions, Administration, Sanitation, Safety and Security, Continuity of Operations, Youth Admission, Intake, Orientation, Case Management, Youth Services, Program Monitoring and Evaluation, Research Projects
• Department of Financial Services
  • OIR – Insurance Regulation
    • General Reporting Requirements, Insurer Experience Reporting - Calendar Year Experience
    • Florida Hurricane Catastrophe Fund Assessment Information Gathering
• Department of Health
  • Board of Pharmacy
    • Definition of Compounding

4. Emergency Rules

• Department of the Lottery
  • Departmental
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5. Petitions and Dispositions Regarding Rule Variance or Waiver

• Department of Environmental Protection
  • Departmental
    • Adventus Americas, Inc., seeking a variance from the prohibition from a zone of discharge under subsection 62-522.300(3), F.A.C., for the use of RemOx® EC to clean up a site that is contaminated with organic wood preservatives. The petition has been ...
  • Beaches and Coastal Systems
    • The Department of Environmental Protection has received a letter withdrawing the petition for a variance or waiver from Mary Rosenheim on behalf of the St. Joe Company, WL-822 AR. The petition requested a variance or waiver of subsection 62B-33.002(...
    • The order grants a request for a variance or waiver pursuant to Section 120.542, F.S., to the petitioner, Steve Lewis Barton, in Indian River County. The petition was filed November 27, 2006, seeking a variance from or waiver to subsection 62B-33....
• Department of Management Services
  • Departmental
    • This cause came before the Department of Management Services upon a petition for emergency variance from Section 121.085(2), Florida Statutes, filed by K. Judith Lane, Esq., on behalf of Ronald R. Futch. After careful review of the petition, the ...
    • This cause came before the Department of Management Services upon a petition for emergency variance from Section 121.085(2), Florida Statutes, filed by K. Judith Lane, Esq., on behalf of Michael L. Hensler. After careful review of the petition, the ...
• Department of Health
  • Board of Medicine
    • filed on behalf of Gerald Pierre, M.D., seeking a waiver or variance from subsection 64B8-2.001(2), F.A.C., with regard to the requirement for the passing score on the FLEX examination to be obtained in one administration of the examination. ...
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Division of Hotels and Restaurants
    • for a Routine Variance for subsection 61C-4.010(7), Florida Administrative Code, from Cuban Delight Café Corp. located in Lakeland. The above referenced F.A.C. states…each public food service establishment shall maintain a minimum of one public ...
    • Subsections 61C-4.010(5) and 61C-1.004(1), Florida Administrative Code, from Coffee Hut Atrium inside of the Club at Shores of Panama located in Panama City Beach. The above referenced F.A.C., refers to Chapters four and five in the 2001 Federal ...
    • A Routine Variance for subsections 61C-4.010(5) and 61C-1.004(1), Florida Administrative Code, from Tiki Huts Pool Deck inside of the Club at Shores of Panama located in Panama City Beach. The above referenced F.A.C. refers to Chapters four and five ...
    • A Petition for an Emergency Variance for paragraphs 61C-1.004(1)(a), 61C-1.004(1)(d) and subsection 61C-4.010(6), Florida Administrative Code (F.A.C.), from Espresscio Caffe Express at Millenia located in Orlando. The above referenced F.A.C. state ...
    • A Petition for a Routine Variance for subsection 61C-4.010(7), Florida Administrative Code, from D’Lites Emporium located in Hernando. The above referenced F.A.C. states…each public food service establishment shall maintain a minimum of one public ...
    • A Petition for a Routine Variance for subsection 61C-4.010(7), Florida Administrative Code, from Quiznos Sub #4350 located in Tampa. The above referenced F.A.C. states…each public food service establishment shall maintain a minimum of one public ...
    • A Petition for a Routine Variance for subsection 61C-4.010(7), Florida Administrative Code, from Latin Corner Restaurant located in Minneola. The above referenced F.A.C. states…each public food service establishment shall maintain a minimum of one ...
    • A Routine Variance for subsection 61C-4.010(7), Florida Administrative Code, from Vino Loco located in Englewood. The above referenced F.A.C. states…each public food service establishment shall maintain a minimum of one public bathroom for each sex, ...
    • A Routine Variance for subsection 61C-4.010(7), Florida Administrative Code, from L.A. Café and Coffee House located in Lehigh Acres. The above referenced F.A.C. states…each public food service establishment shall maintain a minimum of one public ...
• Florida Housing Finance Corporation
  • Departmental
    • The Florida Housing Finance Corporation gives notice of the entry of an Order Granting a Petition for Waiver or Variance. NAME OF THE PETITIONER: Creative Choice Homes XXXII, Ltd. DATE PETITION WAS FILED: August 22, 2007 RULE NUMBER AND NATURE OF ...
    • The Florida Housing Finance Corporation gives notice of the entry of an Order Granting a Petition for Waiver or Variance. NAME OF THE PETITIONER: The Villas at Carver Park, LLLP DATE PETITION WAS FILED: August 17, 2007 RULE NUMBER AND NATURE OF ...
    • The Florida Housing Finance Corporation gives notice of the entry of an Order Granting a Petition for Waiver or Variance. NAME OF THE PETITIONER: Carlisle Group VI, Ltd. DATE PETITION WAS FILED: September 23, 2007 RULE NUMBER AND NATURE OF THE ...
    • The Florida Housing Finance Corporation gives notice of the entry of an Order Granting a Petition for Waiver or Variance. NAME OF THE PETITIONER: Postmaster Associates, Ltd. DATE PETITION WAS FILED: September 24, 2007 RULE NUMBER AND NATURE OF ...
    • The Florida Housing Finance Corporation gives notice of the entry of an Order Granting a Petition for Waiver or Variance. NAME OF THE PETITIONER: Lakeside Village Housing, Ltd., LLLP DATE PETITION WAS FILED: August 21, 2007 RULE NUMBER AND NATURE ...
    • The Florida Housing Finance Corporation gives notice of the entry of an Order Granting a Petition for Waiver or Variance. NAME OF THE PETITIONER: Pine Haven Housing, Ltd., LLLP DATE PETITION WAS FILED: August 21, 2007 RULE NUMBER AND NATURE OF ...
    • The Florida Housing Finance Corporation gives notice of the entry of an Order Granting a Petition for Waiver or Variance. NAME OF THE PETITIONER: The Villages at Halifax Housing, Ltd., LLLP DATE PETITION WAS FILED: August 21, 2007 RULE NUMBER AND ...
    • The Florida Housing Finance Corporation gives notice of the entry of an Order Granting a Petition for Waiver or Variance. NAME OF THE PETITIONER: Sea Grape II, Ltd. DATE PETITION WAS FILED: August 21, 2007 RULE NUMBER AND NATURE OF THE RULE FROM ...
    • The Florida Housing Finance Corporation gives notice of the entry of an Order Granting a Petition for Waiver or Variance. NAME OF THE PETITIONER: Golden Acres Redevelopments Phase II, Ltd. DATE PETITION WAS FILED: August 17, 2007 RULE NUMBER AND ...
    • The Florida Housing Finance Corporation gives notice of the entry of an Order Granting a Petition for Waiver or Variance. NAME OF THE PETITIONER: Golden Acres Redevelopment, Ltd. DATE PETITION WAS FILED: August 17, 2007 RULE NUMBER AND NATURE OF ...
    • The Florida Housing Finance Corporation gives notice of the entry of an Order Granting a Petition for Waiver or Variance. NAME OF THE PETITIONER: Palafox Landing, Ltd. DATE PETITION WAS FILED: September 25, 2007 RULE NUMBER AND NATURE OF THE RULE ...
    • The Florida Housing Finance Corporation gives notice of the entry of an Order Granting a Petition for Waiver or Variance NAME OF THE PETITIONER: BHG-79th St., LLC. DATE PETITION WAS FILED: September 25, 2007 RULE NUMBER AND NATURE OF THE RULE ...
    • The Florida Housing Finance Corporation gives notice of the entry of an Order Granting a Petition for Waiver or Variance. NAME OF THE PETITIONER: Villa Patricia Phase II, LLC. DATE PETITION WAS FILED: September 25, 2007 RULE NUMBER AND NATURE OF ...
    • The Florida Housing Finance Corporation gives notice of the entry of an Order Granting a Petition for Waiver or Variance. NAME OF THE PETITIONER: Villa Patricia Phase III, LLC. DATE PETITION WAS FILED: September 25, 2007 RULE NUMBER AND NATURE OF ...
    • The Florida Housing Finance Corporation gives notice of the entry of an Order Granting a Petition for Waiver or Variance. NAME OF THE PETITIONER: Salt Creek Apartments, Ltd. DATE PETITION WAS FILED: September 24, 2007 RULE NUMBER AND NATURE OF ...
    • The Florida Housing Finance Corporation gives notice of the entry of an Order Granting a Petition for Waiver or Variance. NAME OF THE PETITIONER: Highland Gardens Development, Ltd. DATE PETITION WAS FILED: August 21, 2007 RULE NUMBER AND NATURE ...
    • The Florida Housing Finance Corporation gives notice of the entry of an Order Granting a Petition for Waiver or Variance. NAME OF THE PETITIONER: Friendship Tower, Ltd. DATE PETITION WAS FILED: August 21, 2007 RULE NUMBER AND NATURE OF THE RULE ...
• Department of Health
  • Board of Physical Therapy Practice
    • Gabriela A. Motta, seeking a variance or waiver of paragraph 64B17-3.001(5)(d), F.A.C., which requires, effective January 1, 2007, that an applicant provide evidence of successful completion of a Board approved English proficiency examination if ...
  • Division of Environmental Health
    • Variance or Waiver from James G. Leker, MD and Maureen Zelinka, MD. Nature of Rule: Requires a medical director shall be board certified and active in a broad-based clinical medical specialty with demonstrated experience in prehospital care and ...
  • Board of Dentistry
    • The Board of Dentistry hereby gives notice of the issuance of an Order regarding the Petition for Variance for Jose Avila, D.D.S. The Notice of Petition for Variance was published in Vol. 33, No. 32, of the August 10, 2007, F.A.W. The Board ...
    • The Board of Dentistry hereby gives notice of the issuance of an Order regarding the Petition for Variance for Andres Carbunaru. The Notice of Petition for Variance was published in Vol. 33, No. 31, of the August 3, 2007, F.A.W. The Board considered ...
    • The Board of Dentistry hereby gives notice of the issuance of an Order regarding the Petition for Variance for Jazriel Cruz, D. D. S. The Notice of Petition for Variance was published in Vol. 33, No. 32, of the August 10, 2007, F.A.W. The Board ...
    • The Board of Dentistry hereby gives notice of the issuance of an Order regarding the Petition for Variance for Ana Victoria Garcia-Motta, D.D.S. The Notice of Petition for Variance was published in Vol. 33, No. 32, of the August 10, 2007, F.A.W. The ...
    • The Board of Dentistry hereby gives notice of the issuance of an Order regarding the Petition for Variance for Laura Hernandez, D.D.S. The Notice of Petition for Variance was published in Vol. 33, No. 31, of the August 3, 2007, F.A.W. The Board ...
    • The Board of Dentistry hereby gives notice of the issuance of an Order regarding the Petition for Variance for Monica Tabbitta, D.D.S. The Notice of Petition for Variance was published in Vol. 33, No. 18, of the May 4, 2007, F.A.W. The Board ...
    • The Board of Dentistry hereby gives notice of the issuance of an Order regarding the Petition for Variance for Dania Tamimi, BDS, DMSc. The Notice of Petition for Variance was published in Vol. 33, No. 34, of the August 24, 2007, F.A.W. The Board ...
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Division of Hotels and Restaurants
    • an Emergency Variance for paragraph 61C-1.004(1)(d), Florida Administrative Code, from International Crepe Company located in Tampa. The above referenced F.A.C.s state the water supply shall meet the standards provided in Chapters 64E-8, 62-550 and ...
• Department of Health
  • Board of Medicine
    • waiver or variance filed by Hector R. Colon Colon, M.D., from Rule 64B8-4.009, F.A.C., with regard to the requirement for submission of documentation of medical education directly from Petitioner’s medical school. Comments on this petition should ...
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Division of Hotels and Restaurants
    • an Emergency Variance for subsection 61C-4.010(7), Florida Administrative Code, from Burkes of Ireland located in Crystal River. The above referenced F.A.C. states…each public food service establishment shall maintain a minimum of one public ...
• Department of Health
  • Board of Medicine
    • waiver or variance filed by Lisa Francis-Smith, MPH, PA-C, from subsection 64B8-30.003(2), F.A.C., with regard to the requirement for a review course for applicants who fail to pass the PANCE within 5 attempts. Comments on this petition should be ...

6. Notices of Meetings, Workshops and Public Hearings

• Regional Transportation Authorities
  • South Florida Regional Transportation Authority
    • ADA Advisory Committee.; Tuesday, November 27, 2007, 2:00 p.m.; Main Conference Room, SFRTA’s Administrative Offices, 800 N. W. 33rd Street, Pompano Beach, FL 33064
      • Hearing Meeting: Main Conference Room, SFRTA’s Administrative Offices, 800 N. W. 33rd Street, Pompano Beach, FL 33064
• Board of Trustees of The Internal Improvement Trust Fund
  • Departmental
    • The purpose is for the members of the Reserve Advisory Council to discuss the revision of the Apalachicola National Estuarine Research Reserve Management Plan.; Wednesday, December 5, 2007, 2:00 p.m.; The Apalachicola National Estuarine Research ...
      • Hearing Meeting: The Apalachicola National Estuarine Research Reserve’s Nature Center, 261 7th St., Apalachicola, FL 32320
• Water Management Districts
  • South Florida Water Management District
    • A Public Meeting of the Water Resources Advisory Commission (WRAC) regarding recreation issues. The public is advised that it is possible that one or more members of the Governing Board of the South Florida Water Management District may attend and ...
      • Hearing Meeting: SFWMD, 3301 Gun Club Road, Building B-1, Auditorium, West Palm Beach, 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 28, 2007, 9:00 a.m.; Florida Parole Commission, ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Florida Parole Commission, 260l Blair Stone Road, Bldg. C, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-2450
• Regional Utility Authorities
  • Withlacoochee Regional Water Supply Authority
    • NOTICE OF CHANGE - To conduct regular business of the Authority.; The regularly scheduled November 21, 2007 meeting has been changed to Wednesday, November 28, 2007, 4:30 p.m.; City Commission Chambers, City Hall, 151 S. E. Osceola Avenue, 2nd Floor,...
      • Hearing Meeting: City Commission Chambers, City Hall, 151 S. E. Osceola Avenue, 2nd Floor, Ocala, Florida 34471
    • To discuss the findings of the feasibility analyses of new water supply projects in the Withlacoochee Region.; Wednesday, November 28, 2007, 10:00 a.m.; Withlacoochee Regional Planning Council, Board Room, 1241 S. W. 10th Street, Ocala, Florida 34474
      • Hearing Meeting: Withlacoochee Regional Planning Council, Board Room, 1241 S. W. 10th Street, Ocala, Florida 34474
• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • Tampa Bay Estuary Program
    • Management Board (a.m.) – Action will be taken on approval of the FY 07/08 Bay Mini-Grants and discussion will include the Nitrogen Management Consortium’s strategy for 2008-2012. Policy Board (p.m.) – Action will be taken on approval of the FY 07/...
      • Hearing Meeting: Tampa Bay Regional Planning Council, 4000 Gateway Centre Boulevard, Suite 100, Pinellas Park, Florida
• Department of Health
  • Council of Licensed Midwifery
    • The rules hearing is being held to consider amendments to Council of Licensed Midwifery Rule No. 64B24-2.004, Licensure by Endorsement.; November 30, 2007, 10:00 a.m. or soon thereafter; Conference Call Number: 1(888)808-6959, Conference Code: ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Conference Call Number: 1(888)808-6959, Conference Code: 2454587
  • Board of Medicine
    • To conduct the regular business of the Finance and Statistic Committee meeting. This meeting is scheduled to follow the Physician Assistant Council (PA) meeting that is scheduled to start at 3:00 p.m.; November 29, 2007, the Finance and Statistic ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Orlando Airport Marriott, 7499 Augusta National Drive, Orlando, Florida, (407)851-9000
    • To conduct the regular business of the Rules and Legislative Committee meeting. This meeting is scheduled to follow the Finance and Statistic Committee meeting that is scheduled to start at 4:00 p.m.; November 29, 2007, the Rules and Legislative ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Orlando Airport Marriott, 7499 Augusta National Drive, Orlando, Florida (407)851-9000
    • To conduct the business of the Florida Board of Medicine.; Friday, November 30, 2007; Saturday, December 1, 2007, 8:00 a.m.; Orlando Airport Marriott, 7499 Augusta National Drive, Orlando, Florida, (407)851-9000
      • Hearing Meeting: Orlando Airport Marriott, 7499 Augusta National Drive, Orlando, Florida, (407)851-9000
• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • Florida Insurance Assistance Interlocal Agency
    • Organization Meeting of the Florida Insurance Assistance Interlocal Agency.; November 19, 2007, 10:00 a.m.; Law Offices of Harrison, Sale, McCloy, Thompson, Duncan & Jackson, 304 Magnolia Avenue, Panama City, Florida 32402
      • Hearing Meeting: Law Offices of Harrison, Sale, McCloy, Thompson, Duncan & Jackson, 304 Magnolia Avenue, Panama City, Florida 32402
• Department of Health
  • Board of Dentistry
    • To review reconsideration cases.; December 14, 2007, 9:00 a.m.; Department of Health, Building 4042, Room 301, 4052 Bald Cypress Way, Tallahassee, FL 32399-3258, (850)245-4474
      • Hearing Meeting: Department of Health, Building 4042, Room 301, 4052 Bald Cypress Way, Tallahassee, FL 32399-3258, (850)245-4474
• Department of Transportation
  • Departmental
    • This is a rule development workshop on the proposed new Rule 14-10.025, F.A.C., Wall Murals. Rule 14-10.025, F.A.C., is being adopted to implement provisions of Section 479.156, Florida Statutes, regulating wall murals as defined in Section 479.01(...
      • Hearing Meeting: Department of Transportation, Haydon Burns Building, Auditorium, 605 Suwannee Street, Tallahassee, Florida
• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • Departmental
    • Commission Business.; EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Wednesday, November 7, 2007, 8:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. RESEARCH AND POLICY COMMITTEE DATE AND TIME: Thursday, November 1, 2007, 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. PUBLIC AWARENESS AND OUTREACH COMMITTEE DATE AND TIME: ...
      • Hearing Meeting: All the meetings will be held via conference call at 111 N. Gadsden Street, Suite 100, Tallahassee, FL 32301-1507
• Department of Education
  • State Board of Education
    • Per Section 1002.335(3)(c), Florida Statutes, The Florida Schools of Excellence Commission shall meet each month at the call of the chair.; November 14, 2007, 10:00 a.m. – completion; Odyssey Charter School, 1755 Eldron Boulevard, Southeast, Palm ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Odyssey Charter School, 1755 Eldron Boulevard, Southeast, Palm Bay, Florida 32909-6832
    • The Florida Schools of Excellence Commission will be discussing legislative and budget issues.; November 16, 2007, 10:00 a.m. – completion; (888)808-6959, Conference Code 2450861
      • Hearing Meeting: (888)808-6959, Conference Code 2450861
    • The Florida Department of Education shall regularly convene a Charter School Review Panel in order to review issues, practices, and policies regarding charter schools.; November 14, 2007, 2:00 p.m. – completion; Odyssey Charter School, 1755 Eldron ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Odyssey Charter School, 1755 Eldron Boulevard, Southeast, Palm Bay, Florida 32909-6832
• Department of Health
  • Board of Pharmacy
    • The Board will meet to conduct disciplinary proceedings and general board business.; December 4, 2007, 1:00 p.m.; December 5, 2007, 8:00 a.m.; The Omni Jacksonville Hotel, 245 Water Street, Jacksonville, FL 32202, (904)355-6664
      • Hearing Meeting: The Omni Jacksonville Hotel, 245 Water Street, Jacksonville, FL 32202, (904)355-6664
• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • Pasco-Pinellas Area Agency on Aging
    • Items related to Area Agency on Aging of Pasco-Pinellas Business and Board of Directors oversite.; November 19, 2007, 9:30 a.m.; 9887 4th Street, North, Suite 100, St. Petersburg, FL 33702
      • Hearing Meeting: 9887 4th Street, North, Suite 100, St. Petersburg, FL 33702
  • Florida Workers' Compensation Insurance Guaranty Assoc., Inc.
    • The Board will meet regarding the regular business of the Association.; November 15, 2007, 11:00 a.m. (EST); via teleconference
      • Hearing Meeting: via teleconference
  • American Guaranty Fund Group, Inc
    • The Board will meet regarding the regular business of the Association.; November 15, 2007, 11:30 a.m. (EST); via Teleconference
      • Hearing Meeting: via Teleconference
• Water Management Districts
  • South Florida Water Management District
    • A public hearing of the Governing Board of the South Florida Water Management District to adopt the Florida Forever Work Plan, 2008 Annual Update; included as Chapter 6A, Volume II of the South Florida Environmental Report. The Florida Forever Work ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Palm Beach County Convention Center, 650 Okeechobee Boulevard, Room 2ABC Combined, West Palm Beach, Florida 33401
• Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
  • Division of Agricultural Environmental Services
    • The meeting will be to review, discuss and seek consensus on a package or recommendations to the legislature for proposed refinements to Florida’s regulation and use of consumer fertilizers to ensure they are based on the best available science and ...
      • Hearing Meeting: The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, George Eyster Auditorium, 3125 Connor Boulevard, Tallahassee, Florida 32399, (850)488-3731
  • Division of Food Safety
    • Informational and general business meeting of the Florida Food Safety and Food Defense Advisory Council.; December 3, 2007, 10:00 a.m.; Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Conner Complex, George Eyester Auditorium, 3125 Conner ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Conner Complex, George Eyester Auditorium, 3125 Conner Boulevard, Tallahassee, Florida, (850)488-0295
• Regional Planning Councils
  • Treasure Coast Regional Planning Council
    • To conduct a meeting of the Council’s Budget/Personnel Committee.; November 28, 2007, 9:30 a.m.; Treasure Coast Regional Planning Council, 301 East Ocean Boulevard, Suite 300, Stuart, FL 34994
      • Hearing Meeting: Treasure Coast Regional Planning Council, 301 East Ocean Boulevard, Suite 300, Stuart, FL 34994
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Board of Professional Engineers
    • Review of applications for examination and/or licensure by endorsement and to review applications of foreign educated applicants.; Wednesday, November 14, 2007, 8:30 a.m.; 2507 Callaway Road, Suite 200, Tallahassee, FL 32303
      • Hearing Meeting: 2507 Callaway Road, Suite 200, Tallahassee, FL 32303
    • Review of applications for examination and/or licensure by endorsement and to review applications of foreign educated applicants.; Wednesday, November 14, 2007, 8:30 a.m.; 2507 Callaway Road, Suite 200, Tallahassee, FL 32303
      • Hearing Meeting: 2507 Callaway Road, Suite 200, Tallahassee, FL 32303
    • To act on recommendations from the Educational Advisory and Application Review Committees to approve or deny applications for licensure and any old or new business of the Florida Board of Professional Engineers.; Friday, November 30, 2007, 10:00 a.m....
      • Hearing Meeting: 2507 Callaway Road, Suite 200, Tallahassee, FL 32303, 1(866)895-8146, Passcode 5210500
    • General business of the Board.; Wednesday, December 5, 2007, 8:30 a.m.; Wednesday, 2507 Callaway Road, Suite 200, Tallahassee, FL 32303 DATE AND TIME: Thursday, December 6, 2007, 8:30 a.m. PLACE: Ramada Inn & Conference Center, 2900 North Monroe ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Wednesday, 2507 Callaway Road, Suite 200, Tallahassee, FL 32303 DATE AND TIME: Thursday, December 6, 2007, 8:30 a.m. PLACE: Ramada Inn & Conference Center, 2900 North Monroe Street, Tallahassee, FL 32303
    • General business of the Corporation.; Tuesday, December 4, 2007, 1:00 p.m.; 2507 Callaway Road, Suite 200, Tallahassee, FL 32303
      • Hearing Meeting: 2507 Callaway Road, Suite 200, Tallahassee, FL 32303
• Water Management Districts
  • Southwest Florida Water Management District
    • The adoption of proposed interim rules to include a balanced regulatory approach for protecting the public interest against excessive stress on the water resources of an area of Central Florida referred to as the Central Florida Coordination Area, ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Southwest The Quorum Hotel, 700 N. Westshore Blvd., Tampa, FL
• Department of Transportation
  • Departmental
    • Teleconference of the Florida Transportation Commission’s Subcommittee to discuss additional oversight of the Transportation Authorities as stated in HB 985.; November 27, 2007, 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 Noon; Florida Department of Transportation, 605 ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Florida Department of Transportation, 605 Suwannee Street, Burns Building, Executive Conference Room, Tallahassee, Florida
• Public Service Commission
  • Departmental
    • Docket No. 070660-EI, Application of Florida Power & Light Company for authority to issue and sell securities pursuant to Section 366.04, Florida Statutes, and Chapter 25-8, Florida Administrative Code. The Company seeks PSC approval pursuant to ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Betty Easley Conference Center, Room 148, 4075 Esplanade Way, Tallahassee, Florida 32301
    • Docket No. 070666-GU, Application of Florida City Gas (FCG), a Division of Pivotal Utility Holdings, Inc., for authority to issue short-term debt security pursuant to Section 366.04, Florida Statutes, and Chapter 25-8, Florida Administrative Code. ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Betty Easley Conference Center, Room 148, 4075 Esplanade Way, Tallahassee, Florida 32301
    • UNDOCKETED – RE: ENERGY EFFICIENCY AND DEMAND SIDE MANAGEMENT OPPORTUNITIES AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS. The purpose of the workshop is to discuss issues relevant to Florida’s Demand Side Management programs and to Energy Efficiency Initiatives of other ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Room 148, Betty Easley Conference Center, 4075 Esplanade Way, Tallahassee, FL 32399-0862
• Commission on Ethics
  • Departmental
    • Regular Commission Meeting.; Friday, November 30, 2007, 8:30 a.m.; Senate Office Building, Room 37, 404 South Monroe Street, Tallahassee, Florida
      • Hearing Meeting: Senate Office Building, Room 37, 404 South Monroe Street, Tallahassee, Florida
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Board of Accountancy
    • The Probable Cause Panel will meet to conduct hearings on disciplinary matters. These meetings are closed to the public; however, there may be cases where probable cause was previously found which are to be reconsidered. This is a public meeting. ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Department of Business and Professional Regulation, 1940 North Monroe Street, Tallahassee, Florida
• Department of Health
  • Division of Environmental Health
    • Trauma Registry.; Wednesday, November 28, 2007, 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. (EST); Florida Department of Health, Office of Trauma, Capital Circle Office Complex, 4025 Esplanade Way, Building 4025, Conference Room 301, Tallahassee, Florida, Conference Call ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Florida Department of Health, Office of Trauma, Capital Circle Office Complex, 4025 Esplanade Way, Building 4025, Conference Room 301, Tallahassee, Florida, Conference Call Number: (888)808-6959, Conference Code: 2354440
  • Board of Nursing
    • For cases previously heard by the panel.; December 13, 2007, 5:30 p.m.; Department of Health, Tallahassee at Meet Me Number 1(888)808-6959, Conference Code (2458182)
      • Hearing Meeting: Department of Health, Tallahassee at Meet Me Number 1(888)808-6959, Conference Code (2458182)
• Department of Transportation
  • Departmental
    • Presentation of the Department’s Tentative Work Program for Fiscal Years beginning July 1, 2008, through June 30, 2013. These Public Hearings are being conducted pursuant to Section 339.135(4)(c), Florida Statutes, to consider the Department’s ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Florida Department of Transportation, Jacksonville Urban Office, Training Facility, 2198 Edison Avenue, Jacksonville, Florida
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Board of Accountancy
    • The Rules Committee will meet to discuss rule changes.; Tuesday, November 20, 2007, 10:00 a.m.; Conference call
      • Hearing Meeting: Conference call
• Department of Health
  • Board of Nursing
    • NOTICE OF CHANGE – To conduct general business of the Board, Council and Committees.; Wednesday, December 5, 2007 8:30 a.m. Council on Certified Nursing Assistants 6:00 p.m. Practice Committee 6:15 p.m. Advance Practice Committee 6:15 p.m. ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Sheraton Miami Mart (tentative), 711 N. W. 72nd Avenue, Miami, FL. 33126, (305)261-3800
  • Board of Osteopathic Medicine
    • The Board of Osteopathic Medicine hereby gives notice that a public workshop for the purposes of rule development on Rule 64B15-14.0055, F.A.C. A notice of rule development was published in Vol. 33, No. 30, of the July 27, 2007, F.A.W.; November 17, ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine, 5000 Lakewood Ranch Boulevard, Bradenton, Florida 34211
• Water Management Districts
  • Southwest Florida Water Management District
    • Public input on regulations governing long-term multi-phase projects to address environmental resource permitting requirements for issuance of a water use permit for multi-phase projects that require both a water use permit and an environmental ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Southwest Florida Water Management District, Tampa Service Office, Governing Board Room, 7601 Hwy. 301 North, Tampa, FL 33637-6759
• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • Scripps Florida Funding Corporation
    • At this meeting, the Reports Committee will review a draft of the Scripps Florida Funding Corporation 2007 Annual Report.; Monday, November 19, 2007, 1:00 p.m. (EST); Teleconference 1(877)279-4173, Passcode: 254482
      • Hearing Meeting: Teleconference 1(877)279-4173, Passcode: 254482
• Water Management Districts
  • South Florida Water Management District
    • The South Florida Water Management District (District or SFWMD) has selected three experts to participate in a peer review panel to evaluate the Kissimmee Basin Hydrologic Assessment, Modeling and Operations Study (KBMOS) model and application to ...
      • Hearing Meeting: This is a teleconferenced meeting. You may call into the teleconference by dialing either of the following telephone numbers: (561)682-6700, 1(866)433-6299. You will be prompted to dial the meeting ID number associated with the meetings above. South Florida Water Management District, Building B-2, 2 S. E. St. Lucie River Conference Room, 3301 Gun Club Rd., West Palm Beach, Florida, 33406
• Regional Planning Councils
  • South Florida Regional Planning Council
    • To continue discussions and presentations regarding the advancement of clean alternative fuels within Palm Beach, Broward, Miami-Dade and Monroe Counties.; Thursday, November 15, 2007, 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 Noon; South Florida Regional Planning Council,...
      • Hearing Meeting: South Florida Regional Planning Council, 3440 Hollywood Boulevard, Suite 140, Hollywood, Florida 33021
• Department of Education
  • Florida Atlantic University
    • To hold and Orientation Meeting regarding Florida's Art in State Buildings Program for BT-616 College of Engineering and Computer Science Building.; November 15, 2007, 11:00 a.m.; Florida Atlantic University, Boca Raton Campus, 777 Glades Road, Bldg....
      • Hearing Meeting: Florida Atlantic University, Boca Raton Campus, 777 Glades Road, Bldg. 69, Room 110, Boca Raton, FL 33431
• Department of Health
  • Division of Environmental Health
    • The Technical Review and Advisory Panel will discuss and initially approve or disapprove, pursuant to Section 381.0065(3)(j), Florida Statutes, two proposed research projects: 1. A grant-funded project on the assessment of water quality protection ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Telephone Conference Call Phone Number: 1(888)808-6959, When prompted, enter the Conference Code: 2454070#
    • The Technical Review and Advisory Panel will discuss issues relating to onsite sewage treatment and disposal systems and the Wekiva Study Area which may require changes to Chapter 64E-6, Florida Administrative Code.; December 13, 2007, 9:00 a.m.; ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Marriott Orlando Airport, 7499 Augusta National Drive, Orlando, FL 32822, (407)859-0552
• Regional Utility Authorities
  • Tampa Bay Water - A Regional Water Supply Authority
    • A Joint Meeting of the Southwest Florida Water Management District Board of Directors and the Tampa Bay Water Board of Directors for discussion and direction regarding regional water supply issues of concern in the Tampa Bay area.; Monday, November ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Quorum Hotel, 700 N Westshore Blvd., Tampa, Florida
• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • Duval Soil and Water Conservation District
    • To conduct the business of the District Board.; November 14, 2007, 10:00 a.m.; Duval Agricultural Extension Center, 1010 N. McDuff Avenue, Jacksonville, FL 32254
      • Hearing Meeting: Duval Agricultural Extension Center, 1010 N. McDuff Avenue, Jacksonville, FL 32254
• Agency for Health Care Administration
  • Medicaid
    • This meeting is being held to afford interested persons the opportunity to express their views and provide input regarding the design of the evaluation of Florida Senior Care. Section 409.912(5), Florida Statutes, provides authorization for the ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Florida Agency for Health Care Administration, 2727 Mahan Drive, Building 3, Conference Room A, Tallahassee, FL 32308
• Department of Health
  • Division of Family Health Services
    • This is the last meeting of the Governor’s Council on Physical Fitness and will be a time for final recommendations, finalizing the State Implementation Plan and providing guidance for next steps for the Council. The general public is encouraged to ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Keiser University Ft. Lauderdale, 1500 N. W. 49th St., 5th Floor, Auditorium, Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33309
• Department of Transportation
  • Departmental
    • The Florida Department of Transportation, District Seven, invites you to attend the District Seven and Turnpike Enterprise Five-Year Tentative Work Program Public Hearings for Fiscal Years July 1, 2008 through June 30, 2013. The Department’s ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Pasco County Government Center, Board of County Commission Chambers, 7530 Little Road, New Port Richey, Florida DATE AND TIME: Thursday, December 6, 2007, 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. PLACE: Tampa Bay Regional Planning Council, 4000 Gateway Centre Blvd., Suite 100, Pinellas Park, Florida
• Agency for Health Care Administration
  • Medicaid
    • This meeting is being held to afford interested persons the opportunity to express their views and provide input regarding the 1915(c) waiver and the program design for Florida Senior Care. Section 409.912(5), Florida Statutes, provides ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Florida Agency for Health Care Administration, 2727 Mahan Drive, Building 3, Conference Room A, Tallahassee, FL 32308
• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • Madison Soil and Water Conservation District
    • General Business.; November 19, 2007, 8:15 a.m.; USDA-NRCS Center, Madison, FL 32340
      • Hearing Meeting: USDA-NRCS Center, Madison, FL 32340
• Agency for Health Care Administration
  • Medicaid
    • The Agency for Health Care Administration, Division of Medicaid, announces a telephone conference with the Heart, Lung, Heart/Lung Committee of the Organ Transplant Advisory Council to review and recommend revisions to the State Plan as it pertains ...
      • Hearing Meeting: This will be a telephone conference. Phone Line: 1(888)808-6959, Conference Code: 7556753
• Department of Legal Affairs
  • Departmental
    • The 4th Quarterly Meeting of 2007 of the Florida Commission on the Status of Women. 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 ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Please call (850)414-3300 for instructions on participation
• Agency for Health Care Administration
  • Medicaid
    • The Agency for Health Care Administration, Division of Medicaid, announces a phone conference with the Kidney, Pancreas, Kidney/Pancreas Committee of the Organ Transplant Advisory Council to review and recommend revisions to the State Plan as it ...
      • Hearing Meeting: This will be a telephone conference. Phone Line: 1(888)808-6959, Conference Code: 7556753
• Department of State
  • Division of Historical Resources
    • National Register Review and General Business Meeting.; Thursday, November 29, 2007, 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. GENERAL SUBJECT MATTER TO BE CONSIDERED: National Register Review. DATE AND TIME: Friday, November 30, 2007, 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. GENERAL ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Florida Southern College, William M. Hollis Seminar Room, Thad Buckner Building, 111 Lake Hollingsworth Drive, Lakeland, Florida 33801, 1(863)680-6298
• Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
  • Florida Forest Service
    • The purpose of this public hearing is to gather public input on the BRP Draft 1 CMP. It is also a time for the public to gain a greater understanding of the steps being taken to create the CMP. Members of the Management Advisory Group and the CMP ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Tringali Recreation Center, Community Center Room, 3460 North Access Road, Englewood, FL 34224
    • The purpose of this public hearing is to gather public input on the BRP Draft 1 CMP. It is also a time for the public to gain a greater understanding of the steps being taken to create the CMP. Members of the Management Advisory Group and the CMP ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Buckingham Community Center, 4940 Buckingham Road, Fort Myers, FL 33905
• Department of Education
  • Departmental
    • Review applications and interview applicants for the business opportunities announced in September 2007.; November 13, 2007, 3:00 p.m.; 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. on subsequent days until all business has been concluded; Orlando Downtown Courtyard, ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Orlando Downtown Courtyard, Conference Room, 730 North Magnolia Avenue, Orlando, Florida 32803, (407)996-1000
    • Improvement in the training process for new Vending Facility Managers.; November 30, 2007, 8:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.; Embassy Suites – South, 8978 International Drive, Orlando, Florida
      • Hearing Meeting: Embassy Suites – South, 8978 International Drive, Orlando, Florida
    • The Administration for the Business Enterprises Program will discuss topics as they are brought up during the meeting. The State Committee of Vendors will present reports form subcommittees; formation of new subcommittees; member appointments to ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Embassy Suites South, 8978 International Drive, Orlando, Florida
• Department of Veterans' Affairs
  • Departmental
    • General meeting and planning session.; Thursday, November 15, 2007, 1:00 p.m.; Room 116, The Knott Building, Tallahassee, FL
      • Hearing Meeting: Room 116, The Knott Building, Tallahassee, FL
• Agency for Health Care Administration
  • Departmental
    • Federal regulations require each state Medicaid Program to establish a committee to serve in an advisory capacity on health and medical care issues. According to 42CFR 431.12, this committee must include the following: • board-certified physicians ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Conference Room C, AHCA headquarters, 2727 Mahan Drive, Tallahassee, FL
• Department of Health
  • Division of Environmental Health
    • This meeting will be for evaluating Lifeguarding and Swimming Instructor training programs proposed to be considered as equivalent with paragraph 64E-9.008(1)(a), Florida Administrative Code. The advisory group will provide an assessment of the ...
      • Hearing Meeting: If you wish to participate in the referenced conference call, you must call Mr. Pryor to obtain the telephone number.
  • Division of Health Access and Tobacco
    • To discuss implementation and planning of the Florida physician workforce project.; Wednesday, November 14, 2007, 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 Noon; Via Conference Call: 1(888)808-6959, Code 2454144
      • Hearing Meeting: Via Conference Call: 1(888)808-6959, Code 2454144
• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • Florida Telecommunications Relay, Inc.
    • Regular meeting of the Board of Directors.; Tuesday, November 13, 2007, 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
  • Florida Comprehensive Health Association
    • Board of Directors’ Meeting.; Tuesday, November 13, 2007, 1:00 p.m.; Florida Comprehensive Health Association, 820 E. Park Ave., D-200, Tallahassee, FL 32301
      • Hearing Meeting: Florida Comprehensive Health Association, 820 E. Park Ave., D-200, Tallahassee, FL 32301
  • Volusia County Engineering & Construction
    • Regular meetings to discuss technical and administrative issues related to the District’s activities. During the December meeting, the District will discuss its intention to promulgate rules concerning the application of fertilizer containing ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Leon County Agricultural Extension Office, 615 Paul Russell Road, Tallahassee, Florida 32301
  • Florida Self-Insurers Guaranty Association
    • General Business.; Thursday, November 15, 2007, 4:30 p.m.; 1427 E. Piedmont Drive, 2nd Floor, Tallahassee, Florida
      • Hearing Meeting: 1427 E. Piedmont Drive, 2nd Floor, Tallahassee, Florida
  • Departmental
    • Agenda: Pledge, Introduction to Guests, Minutes of previous meeting (08/28/07); Report of Sarasota County Technical Institute; Report of Southwest Florida Public Service Academy; Other items of interest; Date for next Region 10 meeting, Adjournment.;...
      • Hearing Meeting: Punta Gorda Police Department, 1410 S. Tamiami Trail, Punta Gorda, FL 33950
  • Florida Higher Education Facilities Financing Authority
    • Routine Authority business, including but not limited to, Authority membership and reappointment, administrative activities, and financial transactions.; Tuesday, November 27, 2007, 9:00 a.m.; Conference Call: 1(800)371-8200, Access Code 73808
      • Hearing Meeting: Conference Call: 1(800)371-8200, Access Code 73808
  • Departmental
    • Organizational conference call meeting .; Tuesday, November 27, 2007, 5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.; Conference call
      • Hearing Meeting: Conference call
    • Executive Session only for the board to receive individual claim updates.; Thursday, November 29, 2007, 12:00 Noon – 1:00 p.m.; Conference Call
      • Hearing Meeting: Conference Call
    • “Meet and Greet” session; November 28, 2007, 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Regular Quarterly Meeting DATE AND TIME: November 29, 2007, 8:30 a.m. – 12:00 Noon ; Doubletree Hotel Orlando, 5780 Major Boulevard, Orlando, FL 32819, 1(407)351-1000. Please ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Doubletree Hotel Orlando, 5780 Major Boulevard, Orlando, FL 32819, 1(407)351-1000. Please reference the group “AWI’s, Office of Early Learning” when making your reservations to receive the special group rate.
  • Able Trust
    • The purpose is to review and approve grants to assist persons with disabilities in securing employment and reviewing committee reports.; December 5, 2007, 2:00 p.m.; The Able Trust office, 106 E. College Avenue, Suite 820, Tallahassee, FL 32301
      • Hearing Meeting: The Able Trust office, 106 E. College Avenue, Suite 820, Tallahassee, FL 32301
• Executive Office of the Governor
  • Departmental
    • Disability Outreach Committee Meeting. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate, please advise 72 hours in advance with your request.; Monday, November 26, 2007, 4:00 p.m.; Please contact Kristin Mullikin at (850)414-0092 for ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Please contact Kristin Mullikin at (850)414-0092 for conference call in information.

7. Notices of Petitions and Dispositions Regarding Declaratory Stat

• Department of Health
  • Board of Medicine
    • Charles Goldsmith, M.D., and Lawrence Schimmel, M.D., on October 24, 2007.; The Petitioners seek the Board’s interpretation with regard to whether the business and investment arrangements outlined in the Petition violate the Florida Patient Self-...
• Department of Financial Services
  • Securities
    • ; NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Office of Financial Regulation received a request for a Declaratory Statement on October 16, 2007, from Jerry L. Johnson, an individual from Titusville, Florida, regarding the application of Section 517.021(23)(d), ...
  • Division of State Fire Marshal
    • Lily Obrenovic; The subject of the Petition is whether Rule Chapter 69A-57, Florida Administrative Code, requires the installation of a fire alarm system with three pull stations and monitoring in an adult family care home. The Declaratory Statement ...
• Public Service Commission
  • Departmental
    • Embarq Florida, Inc.; The petition inquires as to whether, pursuant to Rule 25-4.094, F.A.C., Treviso Bay Development must pay the advance deposit deemed necessary by Embarq to “guarantee performance”, or Embarq is not required to place facilities ...
• Department of Health
  • Board of Nursing
    • Ceretha Thomas-Marshall, ARNP-BC.; Specifically, the Petitioner requests that the Board issue a Declaratory Statement determining under the provisions of Section 464.012, F.S. whether it is within the scope of practice of an Advanced Registered ...
• Department of Community Affairs
  • Division of Housing and Community Development
    • James DiPietro, on behalf of the Broward County Board of Rules and Appeals, on October 22, 2007,; The proposed amendment would allow the Building Official to reinstate an expired building permit and waive or modify regulations that became effective ...
    • Joseph R. Hetzel, P.E., on behalf of Door & Access Systems Manufacturers Association International, on October 23, 2007,; It has been assigned the number DCA07-DEC-255.
• Department of Financial Services
  • Division of State Fire Marshal
    • Frank McElroy, Fire Marshal, St. Johns County; The subject of the Petition is sprinkler requirements for a restaurant. The Declaratory Statement concludes that the described area is required to be sprinklered.
• Department of Community Affairs
  • Division of Community Planning
    • Carter N. McDowell, Esquire, Bilzin Sumberg Baena Price & Axelrod, on behalf of.SBR-Fortune Associates, LLLP, on October 16, 2007.; It has been assigned the number DCA07-DEC-247.
• Department of Financial Services
  • Finance
    • Joel E. Weiss; The petition seeks the Office’s opinion as to the application of Chapter 559, Florida Statutes, and specifically subsection 559.543(1) and paragraph 559.544(5)(e), Florida Statutes, to the activities of Weiss, Spencer & Levin, Inc.

8. Notices Regarding Bids, Proposals and Purchasing

• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • Tower-OHL Group
    • Other Agencies and Organizations, Tower-OHL Group
  • Canaveral Port Authority
    • Other Agencies and Organizations, Canaveral Port Authority
• Department of Transportation
  • Departmental
    • Department of Transportation, Departmental
• Department of Children and Families
  • Departmental
    • Department of Children and Families, Departmental
• Department of Education
  • University of North Florida
    • Department of Education, University of North Florida
    • Department of Education, University of North Florida
• Florida Housing Finance Corporation
  • Departmental
    • Florida Housing Finance Corporation, Departmental
• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • Canaveral Port Authority
    • Other Agencies and Organizations, Canaveral Port Authority
• Department of Management Services
  • Departmental
    • Department of Management Services, Departmental
    • Department of Management Services, Departmental
• Department of Environmental Protection
  • Departmental
    • Department of Environmental Protection, Departmental
• Department of Children and Families
  • Departmental
    • Department of Children and Families, Departmental
• Department of Environmental Protection
  • Departmental
    • Department of Environmental Protection, Departmental
    • Department of Environmental Protection, Departmental
• Department of Management Services
  • Departmental
    • Department of Management Services, Departmental
• Department of Education
  • Florida State University
    • Department of Education, Florida State University
• Department of Management Services
  • Departmental
    • Department of Management Services, Departmental
    • Department of Management Services, Departmental
• Department of Education
  • University of Central Florida
    • Department of Education, University of Central Florida
• Expressway Authorities
  • Orlando-Orange County Expressway Authority
    • Expressway Authorities, Orlando-Orange County Expressway Authority
• Department of Education
  • School Districts
    • Department of Education, School Districts
    • Department of Education, School Districts

9. Miscellaneous

• Department of Environmental Protection
  • Office of the Secretary
    • Department of Environmental Protection, Office of the Secretary
  • Departmental
    • Department of Environmental Protection, Departmental
• Department of Health
  • Board of Nursing
    • Department of Health, Board of Nursing
    • Department of Health, Board of Nursing
  • Board of Pharmacy
    • Department of Health, Board of Pharmacy
  • Board of Nursing
    • Department of Health, Board of Nursing
  • Board of Chiropractic Medicine
    • Department of Health, Board of Chiropractic
  • Board of Psychology
    • Department of Health, Board of Psychology
  • Board of Nursing
    • Department of Health, Board of Nursing
    • Department of Health, Board of Nursing
    • Department of Health, Board of Nursing
• Department of Community Affairs
  • Division of Community Planning
    • Department of Community Affairs, Division of Community Planning
• Department of Health
  • Board of Acupuncture
    • Department of Health, Board of Acupuncture
• Agency for Health Care Administration
  • Medicaid
    • Agency for Health Care Administration, Medicaid
  • Certificate of Need
    • Agency for Health Care Administration, Certificate of Need
• Department of Financial Services
  • Division of Treasury
    • Department of Financial Services, Division of Treasury
• Department of Community Affairs
  • Division of Community Planning
    • Department of Community Affairs, Division of Community Planning
  • Departmental
    • Department of Community Affairs, Departmental
• Agency for Health Care Administration
  • Certificate of Need
    • Agency for Health Care Administration, Certificate of Need
• Department of Environmental Protection
  • Office of the Secretary
    • Department of Environmental Protection, Office of the Secretary
    • Department of Environmental Protection, Office of the Secretary
  • Beaches and Coastal Systems
    • Department of Environmental Protection, Beaches and Coastal Systems
• 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
    • 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
    • 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
    • Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles, Division of Motor Vehicles
    • Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles, Division of Motor Vehicles
    • Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles, Division of Motor Vehicles
    • Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles, Division of Motor Vehicles
• Department of Financial Services
  • FSC - Financial Institution Regulation
    • Department of Financial Services, FSC - Financial Institution Regulation
• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • Volusia County Engineering & Construction
    • Other Agencies and Organizations, Volusia County Engineering & Construction
• Department of Financial Services
  • Division of Rehabilitation and Liquidation
    • Department of Financial Services, Division of Rehabilitation and Liquidation