Vol. 33, No. 50 (12/14/2007)

1. Notices of Development of Proposed Rules and Negotiated Rulemaking

• Water Management Districts
  • Southwest Florida Water Management District
    • The purpose of this rulemaking is to incorporate by reference a revised Supplemental Form that is submitted as part of a Water Use Permit application for withdrawals located within the Southern Water Use Caution Area of the District. The effect will ...
    • The purpose of these rule amendments is to incorporate by reference a revised Water Use Permit Information Manual Part B, “Basis of Review” (BOR). The effect of the amendments made to the BOR will be to reduce the documentation required to be ...
    • The purpose of this rulemaking is to incorporate by reference a new Environmental Resource Permit (ERP) Modification Short Form application form to be used instead of a letter for applicants seeking certain minor modifications to ERPs. The effect ...
    • The purpose of this rulemaking is to require use of a new Environmental Resource Permit (ERP) Modification Short Form application form instead of a letter when permittees apply for certain minor modifications of ERPs, and to allow applications to ...
    • The purpose of this rulemaking is to amend Rule 40D-40.331, F.A.C., to require use of a new Environmental Resource Permit (ERP) Modification Short Form application form instead of a letter when permittees apply for certain minor modifications of a ...
• Department of Health
  • Board of Clinical Laboratory Personnel
    • The purpose of this notice is to amend the disciplinary guidelines pertaining to a violation of Section 483.825(1)(h), F.S.
    • The purpose of this notice is to update the citations within subsection 64B3-13.001(3), F.A.C., so that the subsection conforms to the proposed amendments to Rule 64B3-5.007, F.A.C.
• Water Management Districts
  • Southwest Florida Water Management District
    • The purpose of the proposed rulemaking is to adopt by reference an operating agreement between the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (ACOE) and the District. The operating agreement outlines the procedures to be followed by the ACOE and the District to ...
• Agency for Health Care Administration
  • Medicaid
    • The purpose of Rule 59G-13.091, F.A.C., is to incorporate by reference in rule the Family and Supported Living Waiver Provider Rate Table, January 1, 2008. The effect will be to incorporate by reference in rule Family and Supported Living Waiver ...
• Department of Revenue
  • Division of Child Support Enforcement
    • The purpose of these rule amendments is to provide instruction to employers about the waiver process to be used by the Department in accordance with the electronic remittance requirements in Section 61.1824(6), Florida Statutes. The effect of this ...
• Department of Health
  • Board of Orthotists and Prosthetists
    • The purpose and effect of this rule development is to amend an existing definition and to delete another; and to add a definition for the acronym “CAPE.”
• Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
  • Division of Animal Industry
    • The purpose and effect of the rule change is to include Equine Herpes Virus (Neurological Disease) to the list of diseases reportable to the State Veterinarian in order to prevent, control and eradicate certain infectious or communicable diseases of ...
• Department of Health
  • Board of Orthotists and Prosthetists
    • The purpose and effect for Rule 64B14-4.001, F.A.C., is to delete inapplicable examinations required and to add a new required examination; for Rule 64B14-4.100, F.A.C., it is to delete a non-applicable requirement for Prosthetic or Orthotic ...
    • The purpose and effect of this rule development is to delete obsolete language and update existing language.
• Water Management Districts
  • Southwest Florida Water Management District
    • In the early 1980s, the District began incorporating ten year flood levels for lakes into its minimum flows and levels rules. The ten year flood level was at one time used by the Department of Health as a criterion for permitting septic tank ...
• Department of Corrections
  • Departmental
    • The purpose and effect of the proposed rule is to amend Form DC6-127, Checklist for Transfers to Work Release Centers, for clarity.
    • The purpose and effect of the proposed rules is to reflect disciplinary charges recently added to Rule 33-601.314, F.A.C.
    • The purpose and effect of the proposed rules is to reflect disciplinary charges recently added to Rule 33-601.314, F.A.C.
• Department of Health
  • Board of Respiratory Care
    • The Board proposes the rule amendment to change home study course requirements.
    • The Board proposes the rule to amend course requirements for reactivation.
    • The rule amendment will add Emergency Preparedness to Continuing Education Requirements.
• Department of Children and Families
  • Economic Self-Sufficiency Program
    • Amendment to the proposed rule aligns policies for recovery of overpayment in the public assistance programs. Technical and non-substantive changes in the rule language are included.
• Water Management Districts
  • Southwest Florida Water Management District
    • The proposed amendments make changes so that all provisions relating to permit transfers and certain reporting requirements are updated and consistent with prior rulemaking. The first update relates to an October 2005, rulemaking for the standard ...
• Department of Health
  • Division of Medical Quality Assurance
    • It is the purpose of this rule development process to enact rules to implement the changes to Chapter 456, F.S. Other changes or new text within the rule chapters listed above may also be addressed.
  • Board of Medicine
    • The Board proposes the development of rule amendments to clarify use of laser and light-based devices for hair removal or reduction.
    • The Board proposes the development of rule amendments to address the reduction of inactive and delinquent status fees for physicians.
    • The Board proposes the development of a rule amendment to address entities appropriate for area of critical need licenses.

2. Proposed Rules

• Department of Health
  • Division of Family Health Services
    • The Department proposes to amend the existing rules.
      • Due of Comment: 1/4/2008
• Department of Environmental Protection
  • Departmental
    • The proposed rule involves amendments involves amendments to Chapter 62-4, F.A.C., related to the Department’s Title V air permitting program. The amendments extend the lead time for applying for renewal of a Title V permit.
      • Due of Comment: 1/4/2008
    • The proposed rule involves amendments to Chapter 62-210, F.A.C., related to implementation of permitting requirements for Title V sources subject to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Clean Air Interstate Rule, Clean Air Mercury Rule, and ...
      • Due of Comment: 1/4/2008
    • The proposed rule amendments involves amendments to Chapter 62-213, F.A.C., related to implementation of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s permitting requirements for Title V sources that are subject to the Clean Air Interstate Rule, Clean ...
      • Due of Comment: 1/4/2008
    • The proposed amendment involves amendments to Chapter 62-214, F.A.C., related to implementation of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s permitting requirements for sources that are subject to the Federal Acid Rain Program or elect to “opt in” ...
      • Due of Comment: 1/4/2008
• Department of Health
  • Division of Environmental Health
    • To increase fees to the extent the program can meet the costs of providing the services.
      • Due of Comment: 1/4/2008
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Board of Professional Engineers
    • This rule is being repealed because it is being incorporated into other rules through proposed rule changes and therefore it is redundant.
      • Due of Comment: 1/4/2008
    • This rule is being repealed because it is being incorporated into other rules through proposed rule changes and therefore it is redundant.
      • Due of Comment: 1/4/2008
• Department of Health
  • Board of Clinical Laboratory Personnel
    • The purpose of this notice is to correct errors that were present in the version of this rule that became effective on July 9, 2007.
      • Due of Comment: 1/4/2008
    • The purpose of this notice is to correct errors that were present in the version of this rule that became effective on July 9, 2007.
      • Due of Comment: 1/4/2008
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Division of Hotels and Restaurants
    • The proposed rule amendments update and simplify the rule by adopting state and national elevator safety and maintenance standards. The proposed rule amendments also adopt service maintenance contract reporting requirements.
      • Due of Comment: 1/4/2008
• Department of Health
  • Division of Children's Medical Services
    • The proposed amendments to Children’s Medical Services Rules 64C-8.001-.004, F.A.C., update and reflect the standards for Child Protection Teams.
      • Due of Comment: 1/4/2008
    • The proposed amendments to Children’s Medical Services Rules 64C-8.001-.004, F.A.C., update and reflect the standards for Sexual Abuse Treatment Programs.
      • Due of Comment: 1/4/2008
• Department of Financial Services
  • OIR – Insurance Regulation
    • To implement the provisions of Chapter 626, Part X, F.S., regulating the business of viatical settlements.
      • Due of Comment: 1/4/2008
• Department of Transportation
  • Departmental
    • The amendment to Rule 14-85.004, F.A.C., is limited to paragraph (11)(e) and subsection (12). These sections are amended to clarify inconsistent terms and to provide a 30 day grace period for late payment during annual renewal, consistent with other ...
      • Due of Comment: 1/4/2008
• Department of Health
  • Division of Medical Quality Assurance
    • To create a new rule relating to physician workforce surveys.
      • Due of Comment: 1/4/2008
• Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
  • Division of Fruit and Vegetables
    • The purpose of this rule is to establish inspection procedures and best management practices to enhance the safety of fresh tomatoes grown, packed or repacked in Florida and to implement Chapter 2007-67, Laws of Florida, adopted during the 2007 ...
      • Due of Comment: 1/4/2008
• Department of Health
  • Board of Massage Therapy
    • The Board proposes the rule amendment to update the existing language in the current rules.
      • Due of Comment: 1/4/2008
    • The Board proposes the rule amendment to update the existing language in the current rule.
      • Due of Comment: 1/4/2008

3. Notices of Changes, Corrections and Withdrawals

• Department of State
  • Division of Library and Information Services
    • Library Grant Programs
• Department of Health
  • Council of Licensed Midwifery
    • Licensure by Endorsement
• Department of Financial Services
  • Division of Accounting and Auditing
    • Definitions., Threshold for Recording Property., Recording of Property., Marking of Property., Disposition of Property., Inventory of Property.
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Board of Professional Engineers
    • General Responsibility, Definitions, Common Requirements to All Fire Protection Engineering Documents, Design of Fire Alarms, Signaling Systems and Control System
    • General Responsibility, Definitions, Design of Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning Systems, Design of Plumbing Systems
• Agency for Health Care Administration
  • Medicaid
    • Provider Requirements
• Department of Environmental Protection
  • Departmental
    • Notice of Intent, Binding Written Agreements, Application for Site Certification
• Board of Trustees of The Internal Improvement Trust Fund
  • Departmental
    • Management Policies, Standards, and Criteria, Payments and Fees
• Department of Juvenile Justice
  • Probation
    • Purpose and Scope, Definitions, Assessment and Recommendation, Diversion Programs, Intensive Delinquency Diversion Services (IDDS), Other Diversion Programs, JPO Supervised Diversion
• Department of Revenue
  • Corporate, Estate and Intangible Tax
    • Returns, Notices, and Elections; Signing and Verification
    • Due Date - Payment of Tax - Discounts Allowed

4. Emergency Rules

• Department of the Lottery
  • Departmental
    • Instant Game Number 728, GREEN MACHINE.
    • Instant Game Number 731, SUPER AMAZING 8’s.
• Agency for Health Care Administration
  • Medicaid
    • Developmental Disabilities Residential Habilitation Services in a Licensed Facility Provider Rate Table, Developmental Disabilities Services Waiver Provider Rate Table

5. Petitions and Dispositions Regarding Rule Variance or Waiver

• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Division of Hotels and Restaurants
    • an Emergency Variance for Chapter 61C-4.010(7), Florida Administrative Code from Best Western Midtown located in Sarasota. The above referenced F.A.C. states that all bathrooms shall be of easy and convenient access to both patrons and employees… ...
• Department of Health
  • Board of Dentistry
    • a waiver or variance of Rule 64B5-2.013, F. A. C., by Allyn E. Segelman, D.M.D., S. M., S.M., with respect to the following: That Petitioner’s October 2007 Dental Examination be graded pursuant to the grading requirements of Rule 64B5-2.013 F..A.C., ...
• Water Management Districts
  • South Florida Water Management District
    • waiver from the Collier County Transportation Engineering & Construction Management, Application Number 07-0910-1, for utilization of Works or Lands of the District known as the Cocohatchee Canal for proposed installation of a multi-use 12 foot wide ...
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Board of Accountancy
    • The Order is regarding the Petition for Waiver or Variance, filed on April 17, 2007, by John F. Lawson. The Notice of Petition for Waiver or Variance was published in Vol. 33, No. 20, of the May 18, 2007, Florida Administrative Weekly. The ...
    • The Order is regarding the Petition for Waiver or Variance, filed on April 17, 2007, by Paula Loop. The Notice of Petition for Waiver or Variance was published in Vol. 33, No. 18, of the May 4, 2007, Florida Administrative Weekly. Petitioner sought ...
• Department of Transportation
  • Departmental
    • variance from Lamar Outdoor Advertising - Lakeland, seeking a variance from or waiver of the provisions of Rule 14-10.007(2)(b), Florida Administrative Code. The Rule prohibits modifications to the height above ground level for nonconforming ...
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Division of Hotels and Restaurants
    • an Emergency Variance for Chapter 61C-4.010(7), Florida Administrative Code from Roma Organic Gelato located in Miami. The above referenced F.A.C. states that all bathrooms shall be of easy and convenient access to both patrons and employees, and ...
    • an Emergency Variance for Chapter 61C-4.010(7), Florida Administrative Code from Mi Lindo Ecuador located in Doral. The above referenced F.A.C. states …each public food service establishment shall maintain a minimum of one public bathroom for each ...
    • an Emergency Variance for Chapter 61C-4.010(7), Florida Administrative Code from China Crossings located in St. Petersburg. The above referenced F.A.C. states …each public food service establishment shall maintain a minimum of one public bathroom ...
    • an Emergency Variance for Chapter 61C-4.010(1) and 61C-4.010(6) Florida Administrative Codes from El Potro Catering, Inc. located in Orlando. The above referenced F.A.C. addresses food supplies, food protection, and physical facilities-except as ...
    • an Emergency Variance for Chapter 61C-4.010(1) and 61C-4.010(6) Florida Administrative Codes from Elba Gonzalez Mobile Food Dispensing Vehicle located in Apopka. The above referenced F.A.C. addresses food supplies, food protection, and physical ...
• Department of Law Enforcement
  • Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission
    • a temporary variance of the requirements of Rule 11B-27.002(4), F.A.C., pursuant to Section 120.542, F.S. Petitioner requests that the Commission grant him an additional 45 days to become employed.
• Water Management Districts
  • St. Johns River Water Management District
    • variance from Fred D. Boozer, Jr., in relation to Environmental Resource Permit Application 4-009-106121-1 for a proposed multi-family, observational pier in Brevard County. Pursuant to Section 373.414(17), F.S., the petitioner is seeking a ...
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Division of Hotels and Restaurants
    • NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on November 7, 2007, the Division of Hotels and Restaurants received a Petition for an Emergency Variance for Chapter 61C-4.010(5) and 61C-1.004(1), Florida Administrative Code from Garden Café located in Naples. The ...
    • NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on November 13, 2007, the Division of Hotels and Restaurants received a Petition for an Emergency Variance for Chapter 61C-4.0101(1) and 61C-4.010(6) Florida Administrative Codes from Aimmee Lee Angizer Mobile located in ...
    • NOTICE WAS HEREBY GIVEN that on November 5, 2007, the Division of Hotels and Restaurants received a Petition for an Emergency Variance for Chapter 61C-4.0101(1) and 61C-4.010(6) Florida Administrative Codes from Taco Loco Southwest Mexican ...
    • NOTICE WAS HEREBY GIVEN that on November 14, 2007, the Division of Hotels and Restaurants received a Petition for an Emergency Variance for Chapter 61C-4.010(7), Florida Administrative Code from Best Western Midtown located in Sarasota. The above ...
    • NOTICE WAS HEREBY GIVEN that on September 18, 2007, the Division of Hotels and Restaurants received a Petition for an Emergency Variance for Chapter 61C-4.010(7); Florida Administrative Code from the Cuban Sandwich X press located in Melbourne. The ...

6. Notices of Meetings, Workshops and Public Hearings

• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • Collier Soil and Water Conservation District
    • Regular Business meeting; December 20, 2007 8:30 am; 14700 Immokalee Rd., Naples, FL 34120
      • Hearing Meeting: 14700 Immokalee Rd., Naples, FL 34120
• Department of Education
  • Division of Florida Colleges
    • To establish the 2008-2009 operating budget, review the 2007-2008 expenditures to date and election of officers.; Wednesday, January 16, 2008 at 10:00 am; Marion County Sheriff's Office, Sheriff's Conference Room, 692 NW 30th Avenue, Ocala Florida, ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Marion County Sheriff's Office, Sheriff's Conference Room, 692 NW 30th Avenue, Ocala Florida, 34475
• Department of Environmental Protection
  • Departmental
    • The Lake Jesup Technical Working Group was formed to provide a forum for stakeholders to discuss issues related to the MSJ TMDLs, including development, allocation, and implementation of the TMDLs. Topics for this meeting include continuing ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Lake Sylvan Park, 845 Lake Markham Road, Sanford, FL 32771
• Regional Utility Authorities
  • Withlacoochee Regional Water Supply Authority
    • To conduct regular business of the Authority.; January 16, 2008, 4:30 p.m., Sumter County Government Annex, 910 North Main Street, Room 142, Bushnell, FL 33513; February 20, 2008, 4:30 p.m., Hernando County Government Center, County Commission ...
      • Hearing Meeting: February 20, 2008, 4:30 p.m., Hernando County Government Center, County Commission Chambers, 20 N. Main Street, Brooksville, FL 34601 March 19, 2008, 4:30 p.m., Citrus County Courthouse, Commission Chamber, First Floor, 110 N. Apopka Ave., Inverness, FL 34450 April 16, 2008, 4:30 p.m., City Commission Chambers, City Hall, 151 SE Osceola Ave., 2nd Floor, Ocala, Florida 34471 May 21, 2008, 4:30 p.m., Sumter County Government Annex, 910 North Main Street, Room 142, Bushnell, FL 33513 June 18, 2008, 4:30 p.m., Hernando County Government Center, County Commission Chambers, 20 N. Main Street, Brooksville, FL 34601 July 16, 2008, 4:30 p.m., Citrus County Courthouse, Commission Chamber, First Floor, 110 N. Apopka Ave., Inverness, FL 34450 August 20, 2008, 4:30 p.m., City Commission Chambers, City Hall, 151 SE Osceola Ave., 2nd Floor, Ocala, Florida 34471 September 17, 2008, 4:30 p.m., Sumter County Government Annex, 910 North Main Street, Room 142, Bushnell, FL 33513 October 15, 2008, 4:30 p.m., Hernando County Government Center, County Commission Chambers, 20 N. Main Street, Brooksville, FL 34601 November 19, 2008, 4:30 p.m., Citrus County Courthouse, Commission Chamber, First Floor, 110 N. Apopka Ave., Inverness, FL 34450 December 17, 2008, 4:30 p.m., City Commission Chambers, City Hall, 151 SE Osceola Ave., 2nd Floor, Ocala, Florida 34471
• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • Florida Ports Council
    • Florida Seaport Transportation and Economic Development Council Agency Partner Workshop on Strategic Planning.; December 17, 2007; 1:00pm - 5:00pm December 18, 2007; 9:00am - 12:00pm; Doubletree Hotel 101 S. Adams Street Tallahassee, FL 32301
      • Hearing Meeting: Doubletree Hotel 101 S. Adams Street Tallahassee, FL 32301
• Department of Education
  • University of West Florida
    • To review proposals and select a host for the FPAN Southwest Region Center. ; Tuesday, December 18, 2007, 9:00 a.m. CST; The public may join the conference call by dialing from any telephone. The phone number and access code needed to join the ...
      • Hearing Meeting: The public may join the conference call by dialing from any telephone. The phone number and access code needed to join the conference call may be obtained by contacting: Cheryl Phelps, Office Administrator, FPAN, phone (850) 595-0050; fax (850) 595-0052; email cphelps@uwf.edu
• Public Service Commission
  • Departmental
    • PREHEARING CONFERENCE: Docket No. 070109-WS - Application for amendment of Certificates 611-W and 527-S to extend water and wastewater service areas to include certain land in Charlotte County by Sun River Utilities, Inc. (f/k/a MSM Utilities, LLC). ...
      • Hearing Meeting: ROOM 148 BETTY EASLEY CONFERENCE CENTER, 4075 ESPLANADE WAY, TALLAHASSEE, FLORIDA.
• 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: Florida Department of Management Services, 4050 Esplanade Way, Room 152, Tallahassee, Florida, 32399-0950; (850) 488-6687.
    • The Committee will discuss and make recommendations on pesticide registration issues impacting human health and safety and the environment.; January 10, 2008; 9:00 A.M.; Bureau of Pesticides Conference Room, 3125 Conner Boulevard, Building 6, Room ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Bureau of Pesticides Conference Room, 3125 Conner Boulevard, Building 6, Room 606, Tallahassee, Florida 32399; (850) 487-2130.
• Public Service Commission
  • Departmental
    • DOCKET NO. 070413-WS - Application for staff-assisted rate case in Polk County by S.V. Utilities, Ltd. The purpose of this customer meeting is to give customers and other interested persons an opportunity to offer comments regarding the quality ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Chain of Lakes Complex (Poolside Room), 210 Cypress Gardens Blvd., Winter Haven, Florida 33880
• Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
  • Division of Agricultural Environmental Services
    • To discuss the business of the Council.; January 15, 2008; 9:00 A.M.; Mid-Florida Research and Education Center, 2725 Binion Road, Room, 185, Apopka, Florida; (407) 884-2034.
      • Hearing Meeting: Mid-Florida Research and Education Center, 2725 Binion Road, Room, 185, Apopka, Florida; (407) 884-2034.
    • To discuss and prioritize research areas/issues in pest control.; January 31, 2008; 8:00 A.M. - 9:00 A.M.; Doubletree Hotel Universal Studios, Cape Canaveral Room, 5780 Major Boulevard, Orlando, Florida 32819; (407) 351-1000.
      • Hearing Meeting: Doubletree Hotel Universal Studios, Cape Canaveral Room, 5780 Major Boulevard, Orlando, Florida 32819; (407) 351-1000.
• Regional Planning Councils
  • Treasure Coast Regional Planning Council
    • To conduct a meeting of the Energy Committee.; January 30, 2008 10:00 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 Health
  • Board of Nursing
    • For cases previously heard by the panel.; January 17, 2008 @ 5:30 p.m.; Department of Health, Tallahassee at Meet Me Number (888) 808-6959 conference code (2458182)
      • Hearing Meeting: Department of Health, Tallahassee at Meet Me Number (888) 808-6959 conference code (2458182)
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Board of Pilot Commissioners
    • Committee Meetings, Probable Cause Panel and General Board and Business meeting.; January 17, 2008 at 1:00 p.m. CST and January 18, 2008 at 9:00 a.m. CST; Bay Point Marriott Golf Resort & Spa, 4200 Marriott Drive, Panama City Beach, FL 32408
      • Hearing Meeting: Bay Point Marriott Golf Resort & Spa, 4200 Marriott Drive, Panama City Beach, FL 32408
• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • Madison Soil and Water Conservation District
    • General Business Workshop for Supervisors and Employees Michelle Thatcher , Executive Director for AFCD, Instructor; December 17, 2007 @ 8;15 a.m.; Conference room @ Madison Extension Office 184 NW College Loop, Madison, FL 32340
      • Hearing Meeting: Conference room @ Madison Extension Office 184 NW College Loop, Madison, FL 32340
• Agency for Health Care Administration
  • Medicaid
    • Discussion of the LIP program including funding methodology, policies and procedures in accordance with the approved Medicaid Reform Section 1115 Demonstration.; January 11, 2008 10:00am – 4:00p.m.; and January 23, 2008 10:00a.m. -4:00 p.m. ; ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Tampa International Airport Tampa Aviation Authority Board Room 3rd Floor Main Terminal 5503 West Spruce Street Tampa, Florida 33607 1-888-808-6959 - Conference Code 4138067
• Department of Management Services
  • Commission on Human Relations
    • This meeting will be held to deliberate cases that have come before the Commission for determination.; Wednesday, January 10, 2008 at 1:00pm. The phone number to contact is 888-808-6959, when prompted enter the VCS Conference Code 1021548, followed ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Florida Commission on Human Relations
• Agency for Health Care Administration
  • Medicaid
    • The purpose of this public hearing is to review and discuss comments received from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) regarding the content of proposed Rule Number 59G-6.020, Payment Methodology for Inpatient Hospital Services ...
      • Hearing Meeting: The Agency for Health Care Administration, 2727 Mahan Drive, Building 3, Conference Room C, Tallahassee, Florida, 32312 (Contact Name and Number: Edwin Stephens, (850) 413-8067)
    • The purpose of this public hearing is to review and discuss comments received from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) regarding the content of proposed Rule Number 59G-6.030, Payment Methodology for Outpatient Hospital Services ...
      • Hearing Meeting: The Agency for Health Care Administration, 2727 Mahan Drive, Building 3, Conference Room C, Tallahassee, Florida, 32312 (Contact Name and Number: Edwin Stephens, (850) 413-8067)
• Department of Health
  • Division of Environmental Health
    • 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.; January 24, 2008 9:00 a.m.; ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Marriott Orlando Airport 7499 Augusta National Drive Orlando, FL 32822 Local Telephone (407) 859-0552
• Florida Housing Finance Corporation
  • Departmental
    • Florida Housing Finance Corporation will hold one Community Workforce Housing Innovation Pilot (“CWHIP”) Program Application workshop for the 2007 CWHIP Application Cycle. During the workshop, Florida Housing staff will present basic ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Tallahassee City Hall, Commission Chambers 300 South Adams Street Tallahassee, FL 32301
• Regional Planning Councils
  • South Florida Regional Planning Council
    • Any Development Order received prior to the meeting; Any proposed Local Government Comprehensive Plan received prior to the meeting; Any adopted Local Government Comprehensive Plan received prior to the meeting; Proposed Public Education Facilities ...
      • Hearing Meeting: South Florida Regional Planning Council, 3440 Hollywood Boulevard, Suite 140, Hollywood, FL 33021
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Construction Industry Licensing Board
    • To review complaints in which a determination of the existence of probable cause has already been made.; December 28, 2007 at 9:00 a.m.; Department of Business and Professional Regulation, 1940 North Monroe Street, Tallahssee, Florida 32399-2202.
      • Hearing Meeting: Department of Business and Professional Regulation, 1940 North Monroe Street, Tallahssee, Florida 32399-2202.
• Agency for Health Care Administration
  • Departmental
    • The Health Information Exchange Coordinating Committee will meet to consider and make recommendations regarding the development of a statewide system of health information networks including strategies for the adoption and use of electronic health ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Agency for Health Care Administration, 2727 Mahan Drive, Building 3, Conference Room A, Tallahassee, FL 32308
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Electrical Contractors' Licensing Board
    • January 16, 2008, 4:00 p.m. - Probable Cause Panel (Portions of this meeting may be closed to the public). January 17, 2008, 8:30 a.m. - Discipline and General Business January 18, 2008, 8:30 a.m. - General Business; January 16, 2008 4:00 p.m., ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Amelia Island Plantation, 6800 First Coast Highway, Amelia Island, FL 32034
• Department of Health
  • Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy and Mental Health Counseling
    • Official Board Meeting; January 31, 2008 at 1:00 p.m. February 1, 2008 at 9:00 a.m. ; Marriott Tampa Airport Tampa International Airport Tampa, FL 33607 (813) 879-5151
      • Hearing Meeting: Marriott Tampa Airport Tampa International Airport Tampa, FL 33607 (813) 879-5151
  • Board of Opticianry
    • Official Board Meeting; February 4, 2008 beginning at 8:30 A.M.; Marriott Tampa Airport Tampa International Airport Tampa, FL 33607 (813) 879-5151
      • Hearing Meeting: Marriott Tampa Airport Tampa International Airport Tampa, FL 33607 (813) 879-5151
• Florida Housing Finance Corporation
  • Departmental
    • Notice is hereby given that the Florida Housing Finance Corporation (“Florida Housing”) will conduct a public hearing in accordance with the Tax Equity and Fiscal Responsibility Act of 1982 (“TEFRA”) to which all interested persons are invited. ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Florida Housing Finance Corporation, 227 North Bronough Street, Suite 5000, Tallahassee, Florida 32301
• Department of Transportation
  • Departmental
    • This Public Hearing is being held to afford interested persons the opportunity to express their views concerning the location, conceptual design, and social, economic and environmental effects of WPI Segment No. 421140-6; otherwise known as US 301 ...
      • Hearing Meeting: East Tampa Christian Church, 7824 24th Avenue South, Tampa, Florida
• Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission
  • Freshwater Fish and Wildlife
    • To discuss and receive public input concerning proposed Guidelines for the Permitting Process associated with the Gopher Tortoise Management Plan.; January 25, 2008; 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. (EST).; Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Doyle Conner Building, Division of Plant Industry Auditorium, 1911 Southwest 34th Street, Gainesville, Florida 32608-1201. Phone: (352) 372-3505.
• Department of Legal Affairs
  • Departmental
    • Attorney General Bill McCollum’s Gang Reduction Strategy Summit will include breakout sessions covering such topics as: gang suppression and deterrence; prosecution issues; rehabilitation and reentry; community resources and infrastructure.; ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Room 212, Knott Building, Tallahassee, Florida
• Department of Transportation
  • Departmental
    • This hearing is being held to afford interested persons the opportunity to express their views concerning the location, conceptual design, social, economic and environmental effects of Financial Project ID: 217417-1, otherwise known as the ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Florida Department of Transportation Jacksonville Urban Office, Training Facility, 2198 Edison Street, Jacksonville, Florida
• Department of Community Affairs
  • Departmental
    • This will be the thirteenth 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.; Monday--December 17, 2007 ...
      • Hearing Meeting: This meeting will be conducted via a toll-free conference call. A limited number of lines are available and we request anyone interested in participating contact the Century Commission in order to reserve a space. Conference call information will be provided at that time.
• Department of Financial Services
  • OIR – Insurance Regulation
    • This is the Final Public Hearing on the adoption of proposed amendments to Rules 69O-171.002, 69O-171.008, Florida Administrative Code, published on September 21, 2007 in Vol. 33, No. 38, of the Florida Administrative Weekly. A notice of change was ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Cabinet Meeting Room, Lower Level, The Capitol, Tallahassee, Florida
    • This is the Final Public Hearing on the adoption of proposed amendments to Rule 69O-137.001, Florida Administrative Code, published on October 12, 2007 in Vol. 33, No. 41, of the Florida Administrative Weekly, No notice of change was published.; ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Cabinet Meeting Room, Lower Level, The Capitol, Tallahassee, Florida
    • This is the Final Public Hearing on the adoption of proposed amendments to Rule 69O-138.001, Florida Administrative Code, published on October 12, 2007 in Vol. 33, No. 41, of the Florida Administrative Weekly, No notice of change was published.; ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Cabinet Meeting Room, Lower Level, The Capitol, Tallahassee, Florida
• State Board of Administration
  • Departmental
    • Regular business meeting of the Florida Commission on Hurricane Loss Projection Methodology.; Tuesday, December 18, 2007, 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. (ET).; This will be a teleconference call. To participate call: 1 (888) 808-6959, conference code: ...
      • Hearing Meeting: This will be a teleconference call. To participate call: 1 (888) 808-6959, conference code: 4765251363.
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Board of Professional Surveyors and Mappers
    • Committee meetings of the board and General Business.; January 8, 2008 at 1:00 p.m., Probable Cause Panel Meeting. January 9, 2008, at 8:30 a.m., Committee meetings and General Business Meeting if time allows. January 10, 2008, at 8:30 a.m., ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Department of Business and Professional Regulation Division of Professions Board Meeting Room 1904 North Monroe Street Tallahassee, FL 32399
• Department of Transportation
  • Departmental
    • This hearing is being held to allow persons an opportunity to express their views concerning the location, conceptual design, and social, economic, and environmental impacts of the Project Development and Environment Study for U.S. 27 in Polk County,...
      • Hearing Meeting: Omni Orlando Resort at Champions Gate, 1500 Masters Boulevard, ChampionsGate, Florida
• Department of Children and Families
  • Economic Self-Sufficiency Program
    • These conference calls will address the committees’ continued development of policy recommendations and work tasks to address the Council’s Strategic Plan to reduce homelessness in Florida.; Monday, January 7, 2008; February 4, 2008, 10:00 a.m. – 11:...
      • Hearing Meeting: Conference Call: 1(888)808-6959, Code 9229760
    • The Council will receive reports and recommendations from its committees on actions to further the Council's Strategic Plan, as well as accept public comments on issues related to homelessness.; Tuesday, February 26, 2008, 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.; ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Nova Southeastern University, President’s Board Room, Horvitz Administration Building, 3301 College Avenue, Fort Lauderdale – Davie, Florida 33314-7796
• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • Secure Airports for Florida's Economy Council
    • Conduct regular Council business and finalize the SAFE Annual Report.; January 11, 2008, 10:00 a.m.; Boardroom, Center for Urban Transportation Research, 4202 E. Fowler Ave., CUT100, Tampa, FL 33620
      • Hearing Meeting: Boardroom, Center for Urban Transportation Research, 4202 E. Fowler Ave., CUT100, Tampa, FL 33620

7. Notices of Petitions and Dispositions Regarding Declaratory Stat

• Department of Community Affairs
  • Division of Community Planning
    • Emma Rogers, Wallis Lawson and Bettie R. Mitchell of Daytona Beach, Florida.
• Department of Financial Services
  • Division of State Fire Marshal
    • John J. Cunningham, Fire Marshal City of Cape Canaveral, Petitioner, Case No. 83177.; Occupant wants to use the Fire Flight system for the secondary means of egress.
• Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles
  • Departmental
    • Capitol Publishing, through its representative, James A. Donato, President,; Petitioner does not qualify as a free newspaper of general circulation as set forth in section 316.066(5)(b) & (e), Florida Statutes, due to its status as an internet-based ...
• Department of Financial Services
  • Division of State Fire Marshal
    • Michael J. Barnes, Petitioner, Petition for Declaratory Statement, Case #91645-07-FM; The Declaratory Statement concludes that with regard to the facts alleged in the Petition, the authority having jurisdiction is within his legal authority not to ...
• Department of Health
  • Board of Medicine
    • Scott H. Plantz, M.D.
• Department of Management Services
  • Division of Retirement
    • the Leon County School Board.; The Leon County School Board is unsure whether vocational and adult education teachers are eligible for DROP extension based on the above-referenced statutes and rule.
• Department of Health
  • Board of Nursing
    • Stanley Whittaker, ARNP; Specifically, the Petitioner requests that the Board issue a Declaratory Statement determining under Section 394.463 F.S., entitled “Involuntary Examination,” whether it is within the scope of practice of a Florida ...

8. Notice of Petitions and Dispositions Regarding the Validity of R

• Department of Community Affairs
  • Division of Housing and Community Development
    • William R. Muldrow vs. Department of Community Affairs, Division of Housing and Florida Building Commission; Case No.: 07-4070RX; Rule No.: 9B-3.0475; Petition
• Department of Law Enforcement
  • Division of Criminal Justice Information Systems
    • National Foundation to Prevent Child Sexual Abuse, Inc. vs. Department of Law Enforcement; Case No.: 07-4614RX; Rule No.: 11C-6.004; Petition
  • Division of Local Law Enforcement Assistance
    • William Lane vs. Department of Law Enforcement; Case No.: 07-4495RX; Rule No.: 11D-8.011, 11D-8.012, 11D-8.013, 11D-8.014; Petition
• Department of Elder Affairs
  • Federal Aging Programs
    • Lifepath Hospice and Palliative Care, Inc. vs. Department of Elder Affairs; Case No.: 07-3835RP; Rule No.: 58A-2.012; Petition
    • Florida Hospices and Palliative Care, Inc. vs. Department of Elder Affairs; Case No.: 07-3836RP; Rule No.: 58A-2.002, 58A-2.003, 58A-2.005, 58A-2.010, 58A-2.012, 58A-2.014, 58A-2.0232; Petition
• Agency for Health Care Administration
  • Health Facility and Agency Licensing
    • St. Anthony’s Hospital, Inc., d/b/a St. Anthony’s Hospital vs. Agency for Health Care Administration; Case No.: 07-5133RP; Rule No.: 59A-3.2085; Petition
    • Martin Memorial Medical Center, Inc. vs. Agency for Health Care Administration; Case No.: 07-5193RP; Rule No.: 59A-3.2085; Petition
  • Medicaid
    • Home Delivery Incontinent Supplies Co., Inc. vs. Agency for Health Care Administration; Case No.: 07-4167RP; Rule No.: 59G-4.070; Petition
    • Ace Drug, Inc., d/b/a Hollywood Medical Supply vs. Agency for Health Care Administration; Case No.: 07-4168RP; Rule No.: 59G-4.070; Petition
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Construction Industry Licensing Board
    • Professional Licensure Services, Inc. vs. Department of Business and Professional Regulation, Construction Industry Licensing Board; Case No.: 07-4792RP; Rule No.: 61G4-15.005, 61G4-15.006; Petition
    • Professional Licensure Services, Inc. vs. Department of Business and Professional Regulation, Construction Industry Licensing Board; Case No.: 07-5370RP; Rule No.: 61G4-15.005, 61G4-15.006; Petition
• Department of Environmental Protection
  • Departmental
    • Palm Lake Mobile Home Park, Inc., and Miami Terrace Mobile Home Park, Inc. vs. Department of Environmental Protection; Case No.: 07-4420RX; Rule No.: 62-600.120; Petition
  • Beaches and Coastal Systems
    • Road Less Traveled, LLC, Anne B. Larussa; Steven and Annette McNutt; Norman and Debbie Koener; Tony and Bonnie Burton; Jonathon and Sheryl Kimmrling; Gordon and Isabelle Gsell; Randall and Florence Roberts; C.T. Fitzpatrick, III; Joseph W.; Et. AL. ...
• Department of Financial Services
  • OIR – Insurance Regulation
    • Attorneys’ Title Insurance Fund, Inc. vs. Financial Services Commission, Office of Insurance Regulation; Case No.: 07-5387RP; Rule No.: 69O-186.003; Petition
• Agency for Health Care Administration
  • Departmental
    • David Mitchell and Preston Wyatt vs. Agency for Health Care Administration; Case No.: 07-3789RU; Petition
• Department of Financial Services
  • Departmental
    • George Marshall Smith vs. Alex Sink, as Agency head and Chief Financial Officer and Department of Financial Services; Case No.: 07-4746RU; Petition
• Department of Education
  • Departmental
    • Thomas R. Filippi vs. Department of Education; Case No.: 07-4783RU; Petition
• Department of Law Enforcement
  • Departmental
    • National Foundation to Prevent Child Sexual Abuse, Inc. vs. Department of Law Enforcement; Case No.: 07-4898RU; Petition
• Department of Financial Services
  • OIR – Insurance Regulation
    • Dairyland Insurance Company vs. Financial Services Commission and Office of Insurance Regulation; Case No.: 07-5016RU; Petition
• Department of Children and Families
  • Departmental
    • Carrie Johnson, as lawful Custodian and Next Friend of Minor Child Jevon Evans vs. Department of Children and Family Services; Case No.: 07-5066RU; Petition
• Department of Community Affairs
  • Division of Housing and Community Development
    • William R. Muldrow vs. Department of Community Affairs, Division of Housing and Community Development and the Florida Building Commission; Case No.: 07-5126RU; Petition
    • Florida Roofing, Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors Association, Inc. vs. Department of Community Affairs, Division of Housing and Community Development and the Florida Building Commission; Case No.: 07-5157RU; Petition
• Department of Financial Services
  • Departmental
    • Bradley Wayne Kline vs. Department of Financial Services; Case No.: 07-5243RU; Petition
• Department of Law Enforcement
  • Division of Criminal Justice Information Systems
    • National Foundation to Prevent Child Sexual Abuse, Inc. vs. Department of Law Enforcement; Case No.: 07-4614RX; Rule No.: 11C-6.004; Dismissed
• Department of Health
  • Board of Medicine
    • Laserderm Medspa vs. Board of Medicine and Electrolysis Council; Case No.: 07-3611RX; Rule No.: 64B8-50.002; Petition
• Department of Financial Services
  • OIR – Insurance Regulation
    • Attorneys’ Title Insurance Fund, Inc. vs. Financial Services Commission, Office of Insurance Regulation; Case No.: 07-3631RP; Rule No.: 69O-186.003; Dismissed
• Department of Law Enforcement
  • Departmental
    • National Foundation to Prevent Child Sexual Abuse, Inc. vs. Department of Law Enforcement; Case No.: 07-4898RU; Dismissed
• Department of Transportation
  • Departmental
    • Florida Concrete Pipe Institute, Inc. vs. Department of Transportation; Plastic Pipe Institute, Inc. and Florida Transportation Builders’ Association, Inc. (Intervenors) Plastic Pipe Institute, Inc. vs. Department of Transportation; Case No.: 05-...
• Department of Children and Families
  • Departmental
    • Florida Association of Rehabilitation Facilities, Inc. vs. Department of Children and Family Services and Agency for Health Care Administration; Case No.: 04-0217RU; Dismissed
    • Association for Retarded Citizens of Florida, Inc. vs. Department of Children and Family Services and Agency for Health Care Administration; Case No.: 04-0259RU; Dismissed

9. Notices Regarding Bids, Proposals and Purchasing

• Department of Environmental Protection
  • Departmental
    • Department of Environmental Protection, Departmental
• Department of Education
  • University of Florida
    • Department of Education, University of Florida
• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • DeSoto County Community Services Department
    • Other Agencies and Organizations, DeSoto County Community Services Department
• Florida Housing Finance Corporation
  • Departmental
    • Florida Housing Finance Corporation, Departmental
• Department of Management Services
  • Departmental
    • Department of Management Services, Departmental
• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • Treasure Coast Education and Research Development Authority
    • Other Agencies and Organizations, Treasure Coast Education and Research Development Authority
• Department of Education
  • University of Florida
    • Finance and Administration; Construction; Construction Contract Bidding and Award (Contractor)
  • Florida School for the Deaf and the Blind
    • Department of Education, Florida School for the Deaf and the Blind
    • Department of Education, Florida School for the Deaf and the Blind
• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • Sarasota Memorial Health Care System
    • Other Agencies and Organizations, Sarasota Memorial Health Care System

10. Miscellaneous

• Department of Environmental Protection
  • Departmental
    • Department of Environmental Protection, Departmental
  • Office of the Secretary
    • Department of Environmental Protection, Office of the Secretary
• Department of Health
  • Board of Medicine
    • Department of Health, Board of Medicine
  • Board of Nursing
    • Department of Health, Board of Nursing
• Department of State
  • Division of Library and Information Services
    • Department of State, Division of Library and Information Services
• Department of Health
  • Board of Nursing
    • Department of Health, Board of Nursing
• Public Service Commission
  • Departmental
    • Investor-Owned Electric Utility Minimum Filing Requirements; Commission Designee
• Florida Land and Water Adjudicatory Commission
  • PALM COAST PARK COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT
    • Boundary
• Department of Transportation
  • Departmental
    • Airport Licenses and Registrations
• Department of Financial Services
  • Division of Accounting and Auditing
    • Requirements
• Public Service Commission
  • Departmental
    • Public Service Commission, Departmental
• Department of Community Affairs
  • Departmental
    • Department of Community Affairs, Departmental
• Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles
  • Division of Motor Vehicles
    • Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles, Division of Motor Vehicles
    • Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles, Division of Motor Vehicles
    • Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles, Division of Motor Vehicles
    • Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles, Division of Motor Vehicles
    • Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles, Division of Motor Vehicles
    • Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles, Division of Motor Vehicles
    • Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles, Division of Motor Vehicles
    • 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
• Department of Health
  • Board of Nursing
    • Department of Health, Board of Nursing