Vol. 37, No. 50 (12/16/2011)

1. Notices of Development of Proposed Rules and Negotiated Rulemaking

• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Departmental
    • The purpose and effect of the proposed rule is to adopt new application forms.
    • The purpose and effect of the proposed rule is to adopt new application forms.
    • The purpose and effect of the proposed rule is to adopt new application forms.
• Department of Health
  • Division of Environmental Health
    • The purpose of the proposed rule is to update Chapter 64E-16, F.A.C., by incorporating necessary technical changes and modifications which will make it current with industry changes.
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Division of Pari-Mutuel Wagering
    • The purpose and effect of the proposed rule will be to implement Florida Statutes pertaining to the entry of an ineligible or disqualified jai alai player or racing animal.
• Department of Financial Services
  • Division of State Fire Marshal
    • The Department is holding a second workshop for the purpose of exploring options with the public for the implementation of new programs of study and vocational courses relating to standards for Fire Officer Professional Qualifications. The workshop ...
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Division of Pari-Mutuel Wagering
    • The purpose and effect of the proposed rules will be to implement Florida Statutes pertaining to forms for applications for pari-mutuel permits and annual racing licenses.
    • The purpose and effect of the proposed rules will be to implement Florida Statutes pertaining to the calculation and distribution of pari-mutuel wagering activity on wagering pools, and totalisator reports and requirements.
    • The purpose and effect of the proposed rule will be to implement Florida Statutes pertaining to the regulation of slot machine operations at pari-mutuel racing facilities.
  • Division of Hotels and Restaurants
    • The proposed rule amendments will reflect changes made to Chapter 509, F.S., by Laws of Florida Chapter 2008-055 and 2011-119 and remove other agency rules from incorporation by reference.
• Department of Education
  • State Board of Education
    • The purpose of the rule development is to amend the sections of rule pertaining to the calculation of school grades and to include new components in the school grades formula consistent with Section 1008.34, Florida Statutes.
• Department of Children and Families
  • Economic Self-Sufficiency Program
    • The proposed rule amends language for income and resources.
• Department of Health
  • Division of Environmental Health
    • Develop rules to incorporate necessary technical changes, incorporate modifications proposed through the Technical Review and Advisory Panel, and implement statutory requirements.
• Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
  • Division of Agricultural Water Policy
    • The purpose of this rulemaking is to provide guidance on the implementation of Best Management Practices to potato producers within the Tri-County Agricultural Area (TCAA).
• Department of Education
  • Commission for Independent Education
    • The purpose and effect is to consider modifications to the documentation and standards required of licensed institutions during provisional and beginning annual license to assist the Commission in making determinations of financial soundness.

2. Proposed Rules

• Department of Environmental Protection
  • Departmental
    • The proposed rule amendments (OGC No. 10-0877) incorporate into the state’s air pollution control rules several elements related to control of fine particulate matter (PM2.5) emissions from industrial facilities like electric utilities, pulp mills, ...
      • Due of Comment: 1/6/2012
    • The proposed rule amendments (OGC No. 10-0878) incorporate into the state’s air pollution control rules several elements related to control of fine particulate matter (PM2.5) emissions from industrial facilities like electric utilities, pulp mills, ...
      • Due of Comment: 1/6/2012
    • The purpose and effect of the proposed rule amendment (OGC 11-1598) is to repeal rule requirements for permitting that are now rendered unnecessary by changes to federal requirements and which are unnecessarily burdensome.
      • Due of Comment: 1/6/2012
• Department of Health
  • Board of Medicine
    • To clarify and update language in order to comply with statutes, and to change the electrology exam fee.
      • Due of Comment: 1/6/2012
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Departmental
    • Veterinary Medicine has an excess of trust fund moneys; therefore, the Department is requesting this rule to reduce the amount of fees Veterinarians will have to pay for biennial renewal this upcoming cycle.
      • Due of Comment: 1/6/2012
• Department of Management Services
  • Agency for Workforce Innovation
    • Section 443.151(4)(b)5.c., Florida Statutes, as amended by Chapter 2011-235, Laws of Florida, requires hearsay evidence used as the basis for a finding of fact be provided to all parties in advance of the hearing providing party’s a reasonable time ...
      • Due of Comment: 1/6/2012
• Department of Health
  • Board of Medicine
    • To clarify the list of entities approved offering awardable continuing education credits and clarify the language of the rule.
      • Due of Comment: 1/6/2012
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Division of Pari-Mutuel Wagering
    • The purpose and effect of the proposed rule will be to implement Florida Statutes pertaining to the calculation and distribution of pari-mutuel wagering activity on wagering pools.
      • Due of Comment: 1/6/2012
• Department of Management Services
  • Agency for Workforce Innovation
    • To require that an appeals referee state on the record the reason for refusing to accept into evidence written or physical material presented at the hearing.
      • Due of Comment: 1/6/2012
    • To require that an appeals referee state in the Decision of the Appeals Referee the rationale by which hearsay evidence on which a finding of fact is based was determined to be admissible pursuant to Section 443.151(4)(b)5.c.(I) and (II), Florida ...
      • Due of Comment: 1/6/2012
• Department of Children and Families
  • Mental Health Program
    • The purpose of the proposed amendments is to remove language made obsolete by the promulgation of Chapter 65E-9, F.A.C., Licensure of Residential Treatment Centers and to update guidelines for residential placement of uninsured children and youth by ...
      • Due of Comment: 1/6/2012
• Department of Corrections
  • Departmental
    • The purpose and effect of the proposed rule is to eliminate language referring to internal management memoranda.
      • Due of Comment: 1/6/2012
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Board of Accountancy
    • The Board proposes the rule amendment to add Hong Kong to a list of countries with Board-approved college or university accounting programs to mirror the recent recognition by the U.S. International Qualifications Appraisal Board.
      • Due of Comment: 1/6/2012
• Department of Corrections
  • Departmental
    • The purpose and effect of the proposed rule is to clarify that incoming mail from the news media that is individually correspondent in nature, rather than being a publication of the news media organization, should be marked so that staff know to ...
      • Due of Comment: 1/6/2012
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Electrical Contractors' Licensing Board
    • The Board proposes the rule amendment to clarify language concerning the requirements for certification; to update the requirement for compliance with Section 489.522(2)(c), F.S., regarding the primary qualifying agent’s authority for approving ...
      • Due of Comment: 1/6/2012
• Department of Health
  • Board of Respiratory Care
    • The Board proposes the rule amendment to meet required hours for Continuing Education Requirements.
      • Due of Comment: 1/6/2012
    • The Board proposes the rule amendment to update the revised application.
      • Due of Comment: 1/6/2012
  • Board of Naturopathic Examiners
    • The purpose and effect of this proposed rulemaking is to repeal rules identified during the comprehensive rule review required by Executive Order 11-01 as duplicative, unnecessarily burdensome, or no longer necessary.
      • Due of Comment: 1/6/2012
• Department of Corrections
  • Departmental
    • The purpose and effect of the proposed rule is to clarify what type of holster is required of probation officers who carry firearms.
      • Due of Comment: 1/6/2012
• Department of Health
  • Division of Medical Quality Assurance
    • This new rule sets the application fee for a new type of temporary license.
      • Due of Comment: 1/6/2012
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Board of Employee Leasing Companies
    • The Board proposes the rule amendment to update the application procedure and forms.
      • Due of Comment: 1/6/2012
• Department of Health
  • Division of Medical Quality Assurance
    • To establish the procedure for applying for a temporary license for spouses of active duty members of the armed forces stationed in Florida who wish to practice a health care profession in Florida.
      • Due of Comment: 1/6/2012
• Department of Children and Families
  • Mental Health Program
    • Rule 65E-5.115, F.A.C., is being repealed because the rule lacks statutory mandate and is an unnecessary restatement of statute.
      • Due of Comment: 1/6/2012

3. Notices of Changes, Corrections and Withdrawals

• Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
  • Division of Consumer Services
    • Registration
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Division of Hotels and Restaurants
    • Standards Adopted; Exclusions; and Conflicts
• Department of Revenue
  • Miscellaneous Tax
    • Public Use Forms, Tax on Transfers of Ownership Interest in Legal Entities
• Department of Environmental Protection
  • Departmental
    • General, Prohibitions, Exceptions, and Applicability, Supplementary Information - Cost Responsibility, Determination of Completeness of Application, Preliminary Statements of Issues, Proprietary Interest in State-Owned Lands, Recommended Orders, ...
    • Purpose, Prohibitions and Applicability, Public Service Commission's Determination of Need, Application Distribution, Schedule, Notice of Application Filing, Determination of Sufficiency, Withdrawal, Preliminary Statement of Issues, Agency Reports, ...
• Department of Financial Services
  • Division of Insurance Agent and Agency Services
    • Definitions, Failure to Acknowledge Communications and Act Promptly as to Communications with Respect to Claims and to Implement Standards for the Prompt Investigation of Claims
    • Definition of Terms, Policy Practices and Provisions, Refund of Premium, Required Disclosure Provisions, Required Disclosure of Rating Practices to Consumers, Prohibition Against Post-Claims Underwriting, Reporting Requirements, Filing Requirement - ...
• Department of Children and Families
  • Agency for Persons with Disabilities
    • Determination of Mental Retardation in Capital Felony Cases: Intelligence; Tests to be Administered. , Determination of Mental Retardation: Intelligence Tests to Be Administered.
    • Definitions for Behavior Analysis Certification and Services Rules. , Recognized Certification Organizations for Behavior Analysts and Assistant Behavior Analysts, Service Delivery. , Certification as a Behavior Analyst. , Certification as an ...
• Department of Health
  • Vital Statistics
    • Birth Certificate Amendments by Paternity Establishment/Disestablishment; Judicial and Administrative Process, Change of Paternity; Evidence Required, Birth Registration; Evidence Required for Births Occurring Outside of a Facility, Certifications ...
• Agency for Health Care Administration
  • Medicaid
    • Home Health Services
• Department of Children and Families
  • Mental Health Program
    • Applicability, Enrollment and Eligibility Requirements
• Department of Health
  • Board of Nursing
    • Unprofessional Conduct
  • Board of Dentistry
    • Application for Health Access Dental License
    • Training, Education, Certification, and Requirements for Issuance of Permits
    • Examination Security, Conduct at Examination Site, Time Requirements for Application, Disposition of Untimely or Incomplete Applications and Associated Fees, Evaluation of Credentials

4. Petitions and Dispositions Regarding Rule Variance or Waiver

• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Division of Hotels and Restaurants
    • an Emergency Variance for paragraph 61C-1.004(2)(a) and subsections 61C-4.010(6), (7), Florida Administrative Code, and Section 6-402.11, 2001 FDA Food Code from Alebrije Gourmet Window, Miami, FL. The above referenced F.A.C. addresses the ...
    • an Emergency Variance for subsections 61C-4.010(6), (7), Florida Administrative Code, from Sofrito Mama’s located in Sarasota. The above referenced F.A.C. addresses the requirement that at least one accessible bathroom be provided for use by ...
    • a Routine Variance for Subparagraph 3-305.11(A)(2), 2001 FDA Food Code, Paragraph 3-305.14, 2001 FDA Food Code, Paragraph 6-202.15, 2001 FDA Food Code, Paragraph 6-202.16, 2001 FDA Food Code, subsections 61C-4.010(1), 61C-4.010(6), Florida ...
    • On October 21, 2011, the Division of Hotels and Restaurants received a Petition for a routine Variance for paragraph 61C-1.004(2)(a) and subsections 61C-4.010(6), (7), Florida Administrative Code, and Section 6-402.11, 2001 FDA Food Code, from ...
    • On November 3, 2011 the Division of Hotels and Restaurants received a Petition for an Emergency Variance for Subparagraph 3-305.11(A)(2), 2001 FDA Food Code, Paragraph 3-305.14, 2001 FDA Food Code, Paragraph 6-202.15, 2001, FDA Food Code, Paragraph ...
    • On November 29, 2011, the Division issued an order. The Final Order was in response to a Petition for emergency Variance from Bay Terrace, filed November 4, 2011 and advertised in Vol. 37, No. 47 of the Florida Administrative Weekly. No comments ...
• Department of Law Enforcement
  • Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission
    • a permanent waiver of subsection 11B-27.00212(14), F.A.C., from Madison Police Department on behalf of one officer for the 2008 (7/1/2006 – 6/30/2008) and 2010 (7/1/2008 – 6/30/2010) mandatory firearms requalification reporting periods. Subsection ...
• Water Management Districts
  • South Florida Water Management District
    • waiver from the Florida Department of Transportation, Application No. 11-1018-3, Permit (MOD) Number 817 for utilization of Works or Lands of the District known as the C-7 Canal to allow for the widening of the existing N.W. 57th Avenue (Red Road) ...
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Division of Hotels and Restaurants
    • On December 1, 2011, the Division issued an order. The Final Order was in response to a Petition for emergency Variance from Riverside National Bank, filed November 3, 2011, and advertised in Vol. 37, No. 47, of the Florida Administrative Weekly. No ...
    • an Emergency Variance for subsection 61C-4.010(7), Florida Administrative Code, from Leslie Hotel Restaurant, Miami Beach, FL. The above referenced F.A.C. addresses the requirement that at least one accessible bathroom on the same level be provided ...
• Department of Health
  • Division of Environmental Health
    • That on December 1, 2011, pursuant to Section 120.542, F.S., the Bureau of Radiation Control has issued an order. The Order grants a variance from subparagraph 64E-5.502(1)(a)6., F.A.C., for Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office. The petition for a ...
• Water Management Districts
  • Southwest Florida Water Management District
    • a rule waiver from Hakim Two Family Limited Partnership. The Petitioner seeks a waiver from paragraph 40D-1.607(1)(a) and Rule 40D-1.602, F.A.C., requiring it to obtain an Environmental Resource Permit and to pay the associated permit processing fee....
• Department of Law Enforcement
  • Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission
    • a permanent waiver of subsection 11B-27.00212(14), F.A.C., from the Office of the State Attorney, Ninth Judicial Circuit, on behalf of one officer for the 2008 (7/1/2006 – 6/30/2008) and 2010 (7/1/2008 – 6/30/2010) mandatory firearms requalification ...
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Division of Hotels and Restaurants
    • USF 2 Apartments. Petitioner seeks a variance of the requirements of ASME A17.1, Section 2.18.5.1 and 2.20.1, as adopted by Chapter 30, Section 3001.2, Florida Building Code, adopted by paragraph 61C-5.001(1)(a), Florida Administrative Code, that ...
    • On December 6, 2011, the Division issued an order. The Final Order was in response to a Petition for Variance from N.W. Florida Community Hospital, filed November 4, 2011, and advertised in Vol. 37, No. 47, of the Florida Administrative Weekly. No ...
• Department of Environmental Protection
  • Departmental
    • That on December 7, 2011, the Department issued an order granting a variance to the City of Alachua. The petition was received on October 5, 2011, and the notice of receipt of the petition for variance was published in the Florida Administrative ...
• Water Management Districts
  • South Florida Water Management District
    • waiver from Rafael Garcia, Application No. 11-1202-2, Permit (MOD) Number 13960, for utilization of Works or Lands of the District known as the C-51 Canal to allow existing palm trees, utility services with above-ground pedestal and junction box and ...

5. Notices of Meetings, Workshops and Public Hearings

• Regional Planning Councils
  • Tampa Bay Regional Planning Council
    • To conduct the regular business of the Clearinghouse Review Committee. ; December 26, 2011, 9:30 a.m. ; 4000 Gateway Centre Blvd., Suite 100, Pinellas Park, FL 33782
      • Hearing Meeting: 4000 Gateway Centre Blvd., Suite 100, Pinellas Park, FL 33782
• Department of Health
  • Division of Children's Medical Services
    • The Florida Genetics and Newborn Screening Advisory Council will be meeting to discuss topics relevant to genetics and newborn screening in Florida, Chapter 64C-7, F.A.C. ; Friday, January 20, 2012, 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. ; Wilson T. Sowder Public ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Wilson T. Sowder Public Health Museum, 1217 Pearl Street, Jacksonville, FL 32202
• Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
  • Florida Forest Service
    • To allow the CSF Management Plan Advisory Group to review comments from the public hearing of January 11, 2011 and provide recommendations to the FFS to help in preparation of a management plan for the CSF.; DATE AND TIME: Wednesday, January 11, ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Jacksonville District Office, 7247 Big Oaks Road, Bryceville, FL 32009
• Department of Children and Families
  • Departmental
    • The Circuit 20 Charlotte Community Alliance. ; January 19, 2012; April 19, 2012; August 19, 2012; October 18, 2012, 9:00 a.m. ; United Way of Charlotte County, 17831 Murdock Circle, Suite A, Port Charlotte, Florida 33948
      • Hearing Meeting: United Way of Charlotte County, 17831 Murdock Circle, Suite A, Port Charlotte, Florida 33948
    • The Circuit 20 Collier County Community Alliance. ; January 23, 2012; March 19, 2012; May 21, 2012; July 16, 2012; September 17, 2012; November 26, 2012, 12:00 Noon ; Collier County Government Complex, 3301 Tamiami Trail, East, 5th Floor, Court ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Collier County Government Complex, 3301 Tamiami Trail, East, 5th Floor, Court Administration Conference Room, Naples, Florida 34112
    • Lee County Community Alliance. ; January 27, 2012; April 27, 2012; July 27, 2012; October 26, 2012, 8:30 a.m. ; Department of Children & Families, Room 124, 2295 Victoria Avenue, Ft. Myers, FL 33901
      • Hearing Meeting: Department of Children & Families, Room 124, 2295 Victoria Avenue, Ft. Myers, FL 33901
    • The Hendry/Glades Community Alliance. ; February 10, 2012; May 11, 2012; August 10, 2012; November 9, 2012, 10:00 a.m. ; Hendry County Health Department, Conference Room, 1140 Pratt Boulevard, LaBelle, FL 33935
      • Hearing Meeting: Hendry County Health Department, Conference Room, 1140 Pratt Boulevard, LaBelle, FL 33935
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Construction Industry Licensing Board
    • CE/Exams/Public Awareness committee meeting. ; Tuesday, January 10, 2012, 10:00 a.m. or soon thereafter ; Conference Call: 1(888)808.6959, Conference Code: 4879516
      • Hearing Meeting: Conference Call: 1(888)808.6959, Conference Code: 4879516
    • General business, disciplinary and committee meetings of the board. ; Wednesday, January 11, 2012, 12:00 Noon; Thursday, January 12, 2012, 8:00 a.m.; Friday, January 13, 2012, 8:00 a.m. or soon thereafter ; Embassy Suites Orlando – North, 225 ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Embassy Suites Orlando – North, 225 Shorecrest Drive, Altamonte Springs, FL 32701
  • Barbers' Board
    • General Board business. ; January 5, 2012, 10:00 a.m. ; Conference Call: 1(888)808-6959, Conference Code: 4878197#
      • Hearing Meeting: Conference Call: 1(888)808-6959, Conference Code: 4878197#
• Department of Education
  • Departmental
    • Any interested parties that need further information may contact: Paige Sharpton at (850)245-3397. For appeal process see Section 286.0105, Florida Statutes. Please note that committees of the Florida Rehabilitation Council will meet at various ...
      • Hearing Meeting: VR Headquarters, Tallahassee, Florida
• Department of Health
  • Board of Physical Therapy Practice
    • General Business Meeting and Rules Review. ; May 3, 2012, 6:30 p.m. (EST) or soon thereafter; May 4, 2012, 8:00 a.m. (EST) or soon thereafter ; Wyndham Jacksonville Riverwalk, 1515 Prudential Drive, Jacksonville, FL 32207, (904)396-5100
      • Hearing Meeting: Wyndham Jacksonville Riverwalk, 1515 Prudential Drive, Jacksonville, FL 32207, (904)396-5100
    • General Business Meeting and Rules Review. ; August 2, 2012, 6:30 p.m. (EST) or soon thereafter; August 3, 2012, 8:00 a.m. (EST) or soon thereafter ; Hilton UF Conference Center, 1714 S.W. 34th Street, Gainesville, FL 32607, (352)371-3600
      • Hearing Meeting: Hilton UF Conference Center, 1714 S.W. 34th Street, Gainesville, FL 32607, (352)371-3600
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Board of Veterinary Medicine
    • Probable Cause Panel meeting re-scheduled from December 14, 2011. Portions are closed to the public. Agenda available on request. ; January 25, 2012, 9:00 a.m. ; Conference Call: 1(888)808-6959, Conference Code: 9226020
      • Hearing Meeting: Conference Call: 1(888)808-6959, Conference Code: 9226020
• Department of Health
  • Board of Physical Therapy Practice
    • General Business Meeting and Rules Review. ; November 1, 2012, 6:30 p.m. (EST) or soon thereafter; November 2, 2012, 8:00 a.m. (EST) or soon thereafter ; Wyndham Tampa Westshore, 700 N. Westshore Blvd., Tampa, FL 33609, (813)289-8200
      • Hearing Meeting: Wyndham Tampa Westshore, 700 N. Westshore Blvd., Tampa, FL 33609, (813)289-8200
• Department of State
  • Division of Cultural Affairs
    • To discuss, review, and take action on funding and any other business that may appropriately come before the board. ; Monday, January 9, 2012, 10:00 a.m. ; This meeting will take place via teleconference. To obtain teleconference instructions, ...
      • Hearing Meeting: This meeting will take place via teleconference. To obtain teleconference instructions, visit the Division’s website: www.florida-arts.org
• Department of Health
  • Board of Respiratory Care
    • General Business Meeting. ; April 13, 2012, 8:30 a.m. (EST) or soon thereafter ; Wyndham Jacksonville Riverwalk, 1515 Prudential Drive, Jacksonville, FL 32207, (904)396-5100
      • Hearing Meeting: Wyndham Jacksonville Riverwalk, 1515 Prudential Drive, Jacksonville, FL 32207, (904)396-5100
    • General Business Meeting. ; July 13, 2012, 8:00 a.m. or soon thereafter ; Grand Hyatt Tampa Bay, 2900 Bayport Drive, Tampa, FL 33607, (813)874-1234
      • Hearing Meeting: Grand Hyatt Tampa Bay, 2900 Bayport Drive, Tampa, FL 33607, (813)874-1234
    • General Business Meeting. ; October 12, 2012, 8:30 a.m. (EST) or soon thereafter ; Florida Hotel and Conference Center, 1500 Sand Lake Road, Orlando, FL 32809, (407)859-1500
      • Hearing Meeting: Florida Hotel and Conference Center, 1500 Sand Lake Road, Orlando, FL 32809, (407)859-1500
• Regional Planning Councils
  • South Florida Regional Planning Council
    • To discuss the LEPC’s ongoing regional hazardous materials training and planning activities for FY 11-12. ; Wednesday, January 25, 2012, 10:00 a.m. ; South Florida Regional Planning Council, 3440 Hollywood Blvd., Suite 140, Hollywood, FL 33021, (...
      • Hearing Meeting: South Florida Regional Planning Council, 3440 Hollywood Blvd., Suite 140, Hollywood, FL 33021, (954)985-4416
• Department of Health
  • Board of Psychology
    • General Business Meeting. ; April 20, 2012, 8:00 a.m. (EST) or soon thereafter ; Wyndham Jacksonville Riverwalk, 1515 Prudential Drive, Jacksonville, FL 32207, (904)396-5100
      • Hearing Meeting: Wyndham Jacksonville Riverwalk, 1515 Prudential Drive, Jacksonville, FL 32207, (904)396-5100
    • General Business Meeting. ; October 5, 2012, 8:00 a.m. (EST) or soon thereafter ; Hyatt Place Ft. Lauderdale Plantation, 8530 W. Broward Blvd., Plantation, FL 33324, (954)370-2220
      • Hearing Meeting: Hyatt Place Ft. Lauderdale Plantation, 8530 W. Broward Blvd., Plantation, FL 33324, (954)370-2220
    • General Business Meeting. ; July 20, 2012, 8:00 a.m. (EST) or soon thereafter ; Grand Hyatt Tampa Bay, 2900 Bayport Drive, Tampa, FL 33607, (813)874-1234
      • Hearing Meeting: Grand Hyatt Tampa Bay, 2900 Bayport Drive, Tampa, FL 33607, (813)874-1234
• Department of Environmental Protection
  • Departmental
    • This meeting is to review discussion items and recommendations concerning the Department of Environmental Protection’s Clean Marina Program and Clean Vessel Act Program. ; Wednesday, January 18, 2012, 1:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.; Thursday, January 19, ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Department of Environmental Protection, Orlando District Office, Conference Room A, 3319 Maguire Blvd., Suite 232, Orlando, FL 32803
    • Clean Marina and Clean Vessel Act Program Workshop for new and existing marine and freshwater marinas, boatyards, and retailers. Participants can learn how to apply for grant funding to install and operate a pumpout at their facility and how to ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Department of Environmental Protection, Orlando District Office, Conference Room A, 3319 Maguire Blvd., Suite 232, Orlando, FL 32803
• Regional Utility Authorities
  • Withlacoochee Regional Water Supply Authority
    • Regular meetings of the Withlacoochee Regional Water Supply Authority Board of Directors. ; January 18, 2012; February 15, 2012; March 21, 2012; April 18, 2012; May 16, 2012; June 20, 2012; July 18, 2012; August 15, 2012; September 19, 2012; ...
      • Hearing Meeting: All meetings of the WRWSA will be held at the Lecanto Government Building, Room 166, 3600 W. Sovereign Path, Lecanto, Florida 34461
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Division of Alcoholic Beverages and Tobacco
    • Proposed amendments to Rule 61A-3.0305, F.A.C., and discussion will allow for input from interested parties. ; January 12, 2012, 8:00 a.m. ; DBPR, Professions Board Room, 1940 North Monroe Street, Tallahassee, FL 32399
      • Hearing Meeting: DBPR, Professions Board Room, 1940 North Monroe Street, Tallahassee, FL 32399
    • Amendment to Rule 61A-4.0501, F.A.C., discussion will allow for input from interested parties. ; January 12, 2012, 8:00 a.m. ; DBPR, Professions Board Room, 1940 North Monroe Street, Tallahassee, FL 32399
      • Hearing Meeting: DBPR, Professions Board Room, 1940 North Monroe Street, Tallahassee, FL 32399
• Department of Health
  • Board of Dentistry
    • To conduct general board business. ; February 3, 2012, 8:00 a.m. ; The Renaissance Resort at World Golf Village, 500 South Legacy Trail, St. Augustine, FL 32092
      • Hearing Meeting: The Renaissance Resort at World Golf Village, 500 South Legacy Trail, St. Augustine, FL 32092
• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • Departmental
    • Board of Directors meeting. ; Thursday, January 5, 2012, 9:30 a.m. (EST) ; Conference Call: 1(877)434-2293, Passcode: 8504251634
      • Hearing Meeting: Conference Call: 1(877)434-2293, Passcode: 8504251634
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Board of Auctioneers
    • General Business. ; Friday, January 27, 2012, 9:00 a.m. ; Department of Business and Professional Regulation, Northwood Centre, Professions’ Board Room, 1940 North Monroe Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32399, (850)717-1982
      • Hearing Meeting: Department of Business and Professional Regulation, Northwood Centre, Professions’ Board Room, 1940 North Monroe Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32399, (850)717-1982
• Department of Health
  • Board of Nursing
    • For cases previously heard by the panel. ; December 22, 2011, 2:30 p.m. ; Department of Health, Tallahassee at Meet Me Number: 1(888)808-6959, Code: 0109310
      • Hearing Meeting: Department of Health, Tallahassee at Meet Me Number: 1(888)808-6959, Code: 0109310
• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • Madison Soil and Water Conservation District
    • General Business. ; Wednesday, December 21, 2011, 7:30 a.m. ; This is a Breakfast meeting at Shelby’s, US 90 E. across from USDA Service Center
      • Hearing Meeting: This is a Breakfast meeting at Shelby’s, US 90 E. across from USDA Service Center
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Florida Real Estate Appraisal Board
    • To conduct a private meeting to review cases to determine probable cause and to conduct a public meeting to review cases where probable cause was previously found. Portions of the probable cause proceedings are not open to the public. All or part of ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Division of Real Estate, Room N901, North Tower, 400 W. Robinson St., Orlando, FL 32801
• Department of Revenue
  • Miscellaneous Tax
    • Proposed changes to Rule 12B-4.003, F.A.C. (Public Use Forms) and proposed Rule 12B-4.060, F.A.C. (Tax on Transfers of Ownership Interest in Legal Entities), as published in Vol. 37, No. 39, pp. 2985-2988, September 30, 2011, issue of the Florida ...
      • Hearing Meeting: 2450 Shumard Oak Boulevard, Building One, Room 1220, Tallahassee, Florida
• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • Florida Surplus Lines Service Office
    • Quarterly business meeting. ; January 23, 2012, 1:00 p.m. ; 1441 Maclay Commerce Drive, Suite 200, Tallahassee, FL 32312
      • Hearing Meeting: 1441 Maclay Commerce Drive, Suite 200, Tallahassee, FL 32312
    • General matters to come before the Committee. ; January 3, 5, 10, 12, 17, 19, 26, 31, 2012, 10:00 a.m. ; 1441 Maclay Commerce Drive, Suite 200, Tallahassee, FL 32312, Via Conference Call
      • Hearing Meeting: 1441 Maclay Commerce Drive, Suite 200, Tallahassee, FL 32312, Via Conference Call
    • Contract review. ; January 3, 5, 10, 12, 17, 19, 26, 31, 2012, 10:00 a.m. ; 1441 Maclay Commerce Drive, Suite 200, Tallahassee, FL 32312, Via Conference Call
      • Hearing Meeting: 1441 Maclay Commerce Drive, Suite 200, Tallahassee, FL 32312, Via Conference Call
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Board of Pilot Commissioners
    • Committee meetings, probable cause panel, portions of which may be closed to the public, tour of the port (no official board business will be conducted), general board business. ; January 12, 2012, 1:00 p.m.; January 13, 2012, 9:00 a.m. ; ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Residence Inn Marriott, 2301 Sadler Road, Fernandina Beach, FL 32034
  • Division of Hotels and Restaurants
    • Adoption of the 2009 Food Code. The workshop to consider adoption of the 2009 Food Code that was scheduled for December 12, 2011, was cancelled. ; January 9, 2012, 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. or upon conclusion of business, whichever occurs first ; ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Professions Board Room, Department of Business and Professional Regulation, 1940 North Monroe St., Tallahassee, FL 32399; Conference Call: 1(888)808-6959, Conference Code: 9225046
• Department of Law Enforcement
  • Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission
    • Discussion of Region XIV reports and other Region XIV business matters. ; January 11, 2012, 10:00 a.m. ; Miami Dade College, North Campus, Room 9118, Miami, FL
      • Hearing Meeting: Miami Dade College, North Campus, Room 9118, Miami, FL
• Regional Planning Councils
  • Northeast Florida Regional Planning Council
    • Regular Monthly Meetings. ; January 5, 2012, Planning & Growth Management Committee, 8:30 a.m.; Personnel, Budget & Finance Committee, 9:00 a.m.; Strategic Regional Policy Planning Committee, 9:00 a.m.; Full Board of Directors, 10:00 a.m.; ...
      • Hearing Meeting: 6850 Belfort Oaks Place, Jacksonville, FL 32216
• Public Service Commission
  • Departmental
    • Electric utility requirements concerning notification of accidents, safety standards for construction on new transmission and distribution facilities, and meter tests. The contact person for this rule development workshop is: Kathryn G. W. Cowdery, ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Room 148, Betty Easley Conference Center, 4075 Esplanade Way, Tallahassee, FL 32399-0862
    • Use of meters, location of meters and associated appurtenance, meter testing equipment, meter test records, periodic meter tests, meter test by request, meter test-referee, sealing meters, measuring customer service, and meter readings. Chapter 25-7,...
      • Hearing Meeting: Room 148, Betty Easley Conference Center, 4075 Esplanade Way, Tallahassee, FL 32399-0862
    • Safety of gas transportation by pipeline. Kathryn G. W. Cowdery Office of General Counsel, Florida Public Service Commission, 2540 Shumard Oak Blvd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0862, (850)413-6216. ; Thursday, January 19, 2012, 9:30 a.m. ; Room 148, ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Room 148, Betty Easley Conference Center, 4075 Esplanade Way, Tallahassee, FL 32399-0862
• Regional Planning Councils
  • South Florida Regional Planning Council
    • Any Development Order received prior to the meeting. Any Generally Consistent Comprehensive Plan Amendment Review received prior to the meeting; Generally Consistent Comprehensive Plan Amendment reviews for Marathon (proposed); Any Generally ...
      • Hearing Meeting: 3440 Hollywood Boulevard, Suite 140, Hollywood, FL 33021
• Department of State
  • Division of Historical Resources
    • An ad hoc committee of FOMSL board members will discuss a Policy and Procedures manual and Board Development. ; January 6, 2012, 8:30 a.m. ; Mission San Luis, 2100 West Tennessee Street, Tallahassee, FL 32304
      • Hearing Meeting: Mission San Luis, 2100 West Tennessee Street, Tallahassee, FL 32304
• Department of Health
  • Board of Pharmacy
    • Repermitting update. ; Every Tuesday, January 3, 10, 17, 24, 31, 2012, 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. ; Conference Call: 1(888)808-6959, Line: 5642037
      • Hearing Meeting: Conference Call: 1(888)808-6959, Line: 5642037
• Department of Transportation
  • Departmental
    • The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) invites you to attend a public information meeting concerning upcoming improvements to State Road (S.R.) 30/US 98 from the Gulf Breeze Zoo Entrance to the Okaloosa County line. The purpose of the ...
      • Hearing Meeting: First Baptist Church of Navarre, 9302 Navarre Parkway, Gulf Breeze, Florida
    • This 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 Financial Project ID Number 210230-2, otherwise known as SR ...
      • Hearing Meeting: St. Johns County Administration Building, 500 San Sebastian View, St. Augustine, FL 32084
• Agency for Health Care Administration
  • Departmental
    • This is a meeting of the Commission on Review of Taxpayer Funded Hospital Districts. The commission was created by Governor’s Executive Order Number 11-63, to assess and make recommendations on the role of hospital districts, whether it is in the ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Agency for Health Care Administration, 2727 Mahan Drive, Building 3, Conference Room “A”, Tallahassee, FL 32308. Any person interested in participating by telephone may dial: 1(888)808-6959, Participant Code: 8509223803. If you have any difficulty accessing the teleconference, please call the Florida Center’s Main Number at (850)412-3730
• Department of Health
  • Board of Dentistry
    • To conduct general board business. ; January 18, 2012, 6:00 p.m. ; Conference Call: 1(888)808-6959 when prompted, enter Conference Code: 2453454
      • Hearing Meeting: Conference Call: 1(888)808-6959 when prompted, enter Conference Code: 2453454
• 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: Tampa Airport Marriott, 4200 George J. Bean Parkway, Tampa, FL 33607
• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • ATKINS - Tampa
    • A Virtual Public Hearing (VPH) for the SR 699 (Gulf Boulevard) proposed median changes at 100th Avenue, 108th Avenue, 125th Avenue, 130th Avenue, Madeira Way, 155th Avenue, 157th Avenue, 158th Avenue, 160th Avenue, 162nd Avenue, 163rd Avenue, and ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Online at: https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/618662386 OR one of the following viewing locations: Treasure Island Community Center, 1 Park Place (106th Avenue & Gulf Boulevard), Treasure Island, FL 33761 OR the Florida Department of Transportation, District Seven Auditorium, 11201 N. McKinley Drive, Tampa, FL 33612.
• Department of Children and Families
  • Office on Homelessness
    • This conference call will address the committee’s’ continued development of policy recommendations and work tasks to address the Council’s Annual Report on recommendations to end homelessness in Florida. For more information or a copy of the agenda ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Conference call: 1(888)808-6959, code 9229760

6. Notices of Petitions and Dispositions Regarding Declaratory Stat

• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Division of Florida Condominiums, Timeshares and Mobile Homes
    • Jaime Zelaya, Unit Owner, In Re: The Hamptons at Brandon Condominium Association, Inc., Docket No. 2011046970, ; The Division declined to issue a Declaratory Statement because it cannot issue a declaratory statement concerning events that have ...
• Department of Health
  • Division of Medical Quality Assurance
    • Collier HMA Physician Management, LLC, on August 26, 2011.; Has been withdrawn pursuant to Petitioner’s request. The Notice of Petition was published in Vol. 37, No. 36 of the September 9, 2011, Florida Administrative Weekly.

7. Notices Regarding Bids, Proposals and Purchasing

• Department of Education
  • Florida International University
    • Use of University Facilities (Repealed)
  • School Districts
    • Department of Education, School Districts
  • Florida International University
    • Department of Education, Florida International University
• Regional Planning Councils
  • North Central Florida Regional Planning Council
    • Regional Planning Councils, North Central Florida Regional Planning Council
• Department of Management Services
  • Departmental
    • Department of Management Services, Departmental
• Department of Education
  • School Districts
    • Department of Education, School Districts
  • University of Florida
    • Department of Education, University of Florida
• Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
  • Division of Aquaculture
    • Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Division of Aquaculture

8. Miscellaneous

• Department of Environmental Protection
  • Office of the Secretary
    • Department of Environmental Protection, Office of the Secretary
• Department of Financial Services
  • Division of Rehabilitation and Liquidation
    • Department of Financial Services, Division of Rehabilitation and Liquidation
    • Department of Financial Services, Division of Rehabilitation and Liquidation
  • Division of Accounting and Auditing
    • Requirements
• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • Jacksonville Transportation Authority
    • Other Agencies and Organizations, Jacksonville Transportation Authority
• Interlocal Agencies
  • Lake Apopka Natural Gas District
    • Tariff
• Department of Environmental Protection
  • Departmental
    • Department of Environmental Protection, Departmental
• Department of Health
  • Board of Medicine
    • Department of Health, Board of Medicine
• 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