Vol. 35, No. 50 (12/18/2009)

1. Notices of Development of Proposed Rules and Negotiated Rulemaking

• Department of Education
  • State Board of Education
    • The purpose of this rule development is to revise the rule to apply to all public school students and not just grades 9-12. The effect is a rule that is aligned with Florida Statutes.
• Department of Corrections
  • Departmental
    • The purpose and effect of the proposed rulemaking is to revise the Department’s policies governing provision of mental health services to inmates in accordance with statutory changes outlined in Chapter 2008-250, Laws of Florida.
• Department of Education
  • State Board of Education
    • The purpose of this rule development is to include legal guardians in hearings relating to student suspensions, to provide a deadline for decisions following the suspension hearing, and to update statutory references.
• Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
  • Division of Animal Industry
    • The purpose and effect of this rule is to specify, detail and clarify the importation requirements by species for animals and certain animal products into Florida from other states.
    • This new rule provides definitions, incorporated materials, procedures for inspection of animals to be imported or moved within the state and to provides for penalties of violations of Title 5C.
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Board of Cosmetology
    • The intent of the rule development is to assure that adequate resources are available in the Cosmetologist Trust Fund as required by Section 455.219, Florida Statutes.
    • The intent of the rule development is to assure that adequate resources are available in the Cosmetologist Trust Fund as required by Section 455.219, Florida Statutes.
    • The intent of the rule development is to assure that adequate resources are available in the Cosmetologist Trust Fund as required by Section 455.219, Florida Statutes.
    • To clarify and to bring into current usage and practice provisions of the rule relating to the education of the individual on matters addressed by the rule. In addition, to amend the title of the rule to include the term “body wrapping.”
  • Division of Hotels and Restaurants
    • The purpose and effect of the rule development is to update the initial certificate of competency fee and license requirements, adopt forms, and provide a plain language update.
• Board of Trustees of The Internal Improvement Trust Fund
  • Departmental
    • To comply with new statutory requirements, rules applying to the use of state lands for climate change-related purposes including carbon sequestration, carbon mitigation or carbon offsets shall be developed for consideration by the Board of Trustees.
• Department of Health
  • Board of Orthotists and Prosthetists
    • The Board proposes the rule amendment to delete language that applicants need to submit a completed Continuing Education Provider Application Form (Form No. DH-MQA 1024) and to renumber accordingly.
    • The Board is deleting text from the rule as the portion of the authorizing statute no longer exists.
    • The Board is deleting text from the rule as the portion of the authorizing statute no longer exists.
    • The Board proposes to clarify size of the photograph for the identification badge.
  • Board of Optometry
    • The Board is adding the drug, Resivance, to the formulary.
• Department of Juvenile Justice
  • Residential Services
    • The amendments incorporate the use of enhanced programming in the behavior management and delinquency intervention systems for residential programs. The amendments provide for the use of promising practices, found by research to reduce recidivism or ...
• Public Service Commission
  • Departmental
    • Rule 25-6.0424, F.A.C., would be created in order to codify existing Commission procedure for filing a petition for mid-course correction to fuel cost recovery or capacity cost recovery factors. Undocketed.
• Department of Health
  • Board of Chiropractic Medicine
    • The Board proposes the rule amendment in order to clarify the guidelines for the disposition of disciplinary cases.
    • The Board proposes the rule amendment in order to clarify the deadline for notifying a change of address.
• Water Management Districts
  • St. Johns River Water Management District
    • The purpose and effect of the proposed rule amendment will be to (1) adopt minimum water levels for the following lakes in the following counties: Lake Avalon and Lake Hiawassee in Orange County, and Johns Lake in Lake and Orange Counties; and (2) ...
• Department of Financial Services
  • Finance
    • Subsection 69V-40.001(5), F.A.C., is amended to remove an unnecessary definition. The current rule provides that for purposes of Section 494.001(26), F.S., the term “receive” means obtaining possession of money or a negotiable instrument prior to ...
• Department of Health
  • Board of Psychology
    • The Board proposes the rule amendment to modify the reexamination fee.
    • The Board proposes the rule development to modify the examination fee.
    • The Board proposes the rule amendment to add new language regarding the application for reexamination forms.
    • The Board proposes the rule amendment to modify the disciplinary guidelines for licensed psychologists and psychology licensure applicants; to reflect the inclusion of new and existing ground for discipline referenced in Section 456.072, F.S., and ...
  • Board of Medicine
    • To place the language of paragraph 64B8-56.002(2)(d), F.A.C., requiring an electrologist to operate a laser or light based devise for hair removal under “direct supervision & responsibility” of a physician before a public hearing, for public ...
  • Board of Respiratory Care
    • The Board proposes the rule amendment to add new language to update and clarify disciplinary guidelines and penalties.
    • The Board proposes to review the rule to update requirements for continuing education requirements.
  • Board of Physical Therapy Practice
    • To determine the amount of college credit that may be applied toward continuing education credits.
  • Board of Optometry
    • The Board is revising the font of the disclaimer for advertising free or discounted services.

2. Proposed Rules

• Department of Environmental Protection
  • Departmental
    • In 1995, EPA authorized the Department to implement the National Pretreatment program to control pollutants from industrial dischargers which have the potential to pass-through or interfere with the operation of domestic wastewater treatment ...
      • Due of Comment: 1/8/2010
• Department of Transportation
  • Departmental
    • The rule amendment will implement the requirements of Section 334.30(1), Florida Statutes.
      • Due of Comment: 1/8/2010
• Public Service Commission
  • Departmental
    • Amendment to codify the requirements for participation in the Lifeline service program. Docket No. 090504-TP.
      • Due of Comment: 1/8/2010
• Water Management Districts
  • Southwest Florida Water Management District
    • The purpose and effect of this rulemaking is to revise the requirements for obtaining emergency authorizations to conduct activities regulated under Part IV, Chapter 373, Florida Statutes (F.S.), and to adopt an emergency field authorization form in ...
      • Due of Comment: 1/8/2010
• Department of Financial Services
  • Division of Consumer Services
    • Section 627.7065(2), F.S., requires the Department of Financial Services (“DFS”) to consult with the Florida Geological Survey (“FGS”) and the Department of Environmental Protection (“DEP”) to implement a statewide electronic database of sinkholes ...
      • Due of Comment: 1/8/2010
• Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
  • Division of Agricultural Environmental Services
    • The application fee for structural pest control category examination for applicants who have failed the examination and reapply to take it will be increased from $225 to $300. Section 482.1562(1), F.S. directs the Department to establish a limited ...
      • Due of Comment: 1/8/2010
• Navigation Districts
  • Florida Inland Navigation District
    • The purpose of the proposed rule making is to include the following provisions in the program rule: Ensure consistency with the rule and Section 374, F.S., clarify the definition of eligible applicant; clarify the rule provisions for project ...
      • Due of Comment: 1/8/2010
    • The purpose of the proposed rule making is to include the following provisions in the program rule: Ensure consistency with the rule and F.S. 374, include eligible education facilities and programs in the rule; clarify the rule provisions for ...
      • Due of Comment: 1/8/2010
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • State Boxing Commission
    • The proposed amendments to Rule 61K1-1.003, F.A.C., are intended to increase license fees to various participants and to delete the requirement for permit fees for boxing and kickboxing based upon seating capacity. The proposed amendments to Rule ...
      • Due of Comment: 1/8/2010
• Agency for Health Care Administration
  • Health Facility and Agency Licensing
    • The agency is proposing to amend the rule that defines laboratory terms to remove definitions that are currently in statute, correct a federal agency name, update the rule to reference current regulations and terminology, and add definitions for ...
      • Due of Comment: 1/8/2010
• Florida Land and Water Adjudicatory Commission
  • Split Pine Community Development District
    • The Split Pine Community Development District (“Split Pine CDD”), which is located in Duval County, Florida, and the Tolomato Community Development District (“Tolomato CDD”), which is located in St. Johns County, Florida, have submitted a joint ...
      • Due of Comment: 1/8/2010
  • Seven Oaks Community Development District
    • The petition, as supplemented, filed by the Seven Oaks Community Development District I (“Seven Oaks CDD I”) and the Seven Oaks Community Development District II (“Seven Oaks CDD II”) (together, “Petitioners”), requests the merger of the Seven Oaks ...
      • Due of Comment: 1/8/2010
• Department of Financial Services
  • Division of Funeral, Cemetery, and Consumer Services
    • In 2007, Section 497.271(2)(c), F.S., was amended to specifically provide that private or family mausoleums with all crypts bordering an exterior wall contain pressure relief ventilation from the crypts to the outside of the mausoleum through the ...
      • Due of Comment: 1/8/2010
• Department of Health
  • Board of Chiropractic Medicine
    • The Board proposes the rule amendment in order to incorporate the updated application form.
      • Due of Comment: 1/8/2010
• Florida Land and Water Adjudicatory Commission
  • Tolomato Community Development District
    • The Split Pine Community Development District (“Split Pine CDD”), which is located in Duval County, Florida, and the Tolomato Community Development District (“Tolomato CDD”), which is located in St. Johns County, Florida, have submitted a joint ...
      • Due of Comment: 1/8/2010
• Department of Health
  • Board of Chiropractic Medicine
    • The Board proposes the rule amendment in order to incorporate the updated application form.
      • Due of Comment: 1/8/2010
    • The Board proposes the rule amendment in order to clarify the costs of reproducing copies of medical records.
      • Due of Comment: 1/8/2010
• Department of Corrections
  • Departmental
    • The purpose and effect of the proposed rule is to clarify the search procedures to which employees are subject prior to entering a Department facility or institution.
      • Due of Comment: 1/8/2010
• Department of Health
  • Board of Pharmacy
    • The Board proposes the rule amendment in order to remove Levothyroxine Sodium from the negative drug formulary.
      • Due of Comment: 1/8/2010
• Department of Corrections
  • Departmental
    • The purpose and effect of the proposed rule is to: clarify that Rules 33-104.201-.204, F.A.C., shall govern the procedures for news media visits with those inmates confined under sentenced of death who have an active death warrant; clarify the ...
      • Due of Comment: 1/8/2010
• Department of Education
  • State Board of Education
    • Effective July 1, 2009, Senate Bill 1696 repealed Section 1008.29, Florida Statutes, relating to the College-Level Academic Skills Test (CLAST). The repeal of the statute removes the statutory authority for these rules, necessitating the repeal of ...
      • Due of Comment: 1/8/2010
• Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
  • Florida Forest Service
    • New BMPs for Mat Logging in wetlands Updated information on seeding rates for vegetative stabilization. Provide a current list of special waterbodies in Florida as obtained from the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (i.e. Outstanding ...
      • Due of Comment: 1/8/2010
• Department of Education
  • State Board of Education
    • This rule provides for procedures and requirements that would govern in the event a superintendent of schools is mentally or physically incapacitated, or in the event of resignation or death. For elected superintendents, the Florida constitution and ...
      • Due of Comment: 1/8/2010
    • This rule provides for an appeals process related to school district employment issues. Section 1012.33, Florida Statutes, provides that school district personnel may contest a recommendation by the superintendent to not issue a new professional ...
      • Due of Comment: 1/8/2010
• Department of Health
  • Division of Environmental Health
    • The proposed changes to Chapter 64E-6, Florida Administrative Code, provide a method to grant final approval for an onsite sewage treatment and disposal system that was permitted, installed and granted construction approval under the previous rule ...
      • Due of Comment: 1/8/2010
• Department of Education
  • State Board of Education
    • The proposed new rule will establish procedures for charter schools and charter technical career centers to develop financial recovery and corrective action plans and establish procedures for determining a charter school or center’s deteriorating ...
      • Due of Comment: 1/8/2010
• Department of Health
  • Division of Environmental Health
    • The proposed changes to Chapter 64E-6, Florida Administrative Code, update references to forms incorporated by reference into the Chapter.
      • Due of Comment: 1/8/2010
• Agency for Health Care Administration
  • Medicaid
    • To repeal a rule that is obsolete.
      • Due of Comment: 1/8/2010
• Department of Health
  • Board of Psychology
    • The Board proposes the rule amendment to modify the Limited Licensure Application form.
      • Due of Comment: 1/8/2010
    • The Board proposes the rule amendment to modify the Provisional License forms.
      • Due of Comment: 1/8/2010
    • The Board proposes the rule amendment to modify the Application form.
      • Due of Comment: 1/8/2010
  • Board of Osteopathic Medicine
    • The Board proposes the rule amendment to incorporate the updated Osteopathic Medical Faculty Certificate application.
      • Due of Comment: 1/8/2010
    • The Board proposes the rule amendment to incorporate the updated licensure application.
      • Due of Comment: 1/8/2010
  • Board of Respiratory Care
    • The Board proposes the rule amendment to: add the number to the form as required by Section 120.55(1)(a)4., F.S.; provide that the Licensure Verification Form be submitted to both state and countries where the applicant has held a “license” to ...
      • Due of Comment: 1/8/2010
• Department of Revenue
  • Property Tax Oversight Program
    • The repeal of specific provisions in Rule Chapter 12D-10, F.A.C., is necessary to administratively implement the provisions of Sections 3, 4, 5, and 6 of Chapter 2008-197, Laws of Florida and to conform to the new proposed Rule Chapter 12D-9, F.A.C. ...
      • Due of Comment: 1/8/2010
• 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: 1/8/2010
  • Board of Respiratory Care
    • The Board proposes the rule amendment to modify language to clarify citations and penalties.
      • Due of Comment: 1/8/2010
• Department of Education
  • State Board of Education
    • The purpose of the rule is to implement Section 1007.271, Florida Statutes, relating to dual enrollment programs and to delineate the responsibilities of the Department, postsecondary institutions, and school districts as required by legislation.
      • Due of Comment: 1/8/2010
• Department of Health
  • Board of Physical Therapy Practice
    • To delete outdated English requirement, to make the rule consistent with Section 486.031(3)(b), F.S., and to update the licensure application.
      • Due of Comment: 1/8/2010
  • Board of Medicine
    • To add language defining how applicants will demonstrate competency to reactivate.
      • Due of Comment: 1/8/2010
  • Board of Respiratory Care
    • The Board proposes the rule amendment to add reference to the Florida Board of Nursing and to delete unnecessary language and to add new language to clarify procedures for approval of attendance at continuing education courses.
      • Due of Comment: 1/8/2010
    • The Board proposes the rule amendment to delete unnecessary language and to adopt new language to clarify the continuing education provider approval and renewal procedures.
      • Due of Comment: 1/8/2010
  • Board of Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology
    • The purpose of this notice is to review for possible changes to bring the rule into compliance with the legislative requirement.
      • Due of Comment: 1/8/2010
    • The purpose of this notice is to review for possible changes to bring the rule into compliance with the legislative requirement.
      • Due of Comment: 1/8/2010
• Department of Education
  • State Board of Education
    • The purpose and effect of the proposed new rule is to provide in rule the process and procedures relating to the statewide system of school improvement as required by Section 1008.33, Florida Statutes, as amended in 2009.
      • Due of Comment: 1/8/2010
• Department of Health
  • Board of Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology
    • The Board proposes the rule amendment to clarify the time limit for the validity of a provisional license, and to review for possible changes to bring the rule into compliance with the legislative requirement.
      • Due of Comment: 1/8/2010
  • Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy and Mental Health Counseling
    • The Board proposes the rule amendment in order to update an incorporated form.
      • Due of Comment: 1/8/2010
    • The Board proposes the rule amendment in order to update an incorporated form.
      • Due of Comment: 1/8/2010
    • The Board proposes the rule amendment in order to update an incorporated form.
      • Due of Comment: 1/8/2010
    • The Board proposes the rule amendment in order to update an incorporated form.
      • Due of Comment: 1/8/2010
    • The Board proposes the rule amendment in order to update offenses and penalties.
      • Due of Comment: 1/8/2010

3. Notices of Changes, Corrections and Withdrawals

• Department of Health
  • Division of Environmental Health
    • License Required, Supervision, Use of Radiopharmaceuticals for Uptake, Dilution, or Excretion Studies, Use of Radiopharmaceuticals, Generators, and Reagent Kits for Imaging and Localization Studies, Full Calibration Measurements, Modification of ...
• Department of Environmental Protection
  • Departmental
    • Noticed General Permit for Maintenance of Public Navigation Channel and Canal Infrastructure by the West Coast Inland Navigation District within Lee County.
• Agency for Health Care Administration
  • Medicaid
    • Payment Methodology for Nursing Home Services
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Barbers' Board
    • Examination for Restricted Licensure
• Department of Revenue
  • Corporate, Estate and Intangible Tax
    • Public Use Forms
• Department of Health
  • Division of Family Health Services
    • Sliding Fee Scale
• Department of Financial Services
  • Division of Workers' Compensation
    • Florida Workers' Compensation Reimbursement Manual for Hospitals
• Department of Children and Families
  • Economic Self-Sufficiency Program
    • Assets, Family-Related Medicaid Income and Resource Criteria, SSI-Related Medicaid Resource Eligibility Criteria
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Departmental
    • Real Estate: Application for Sales Associate Licensure, Real Estate: Application for Broker Licensure, Real Estate: Application for Real Estate Instructor Permit, Real Estate: Application for School Chief Administrator, Real Estate: Application for ...

4. Emergency Rules

• Department of the Lottery
  • Departmental
    • FLORIDA LOTTO™
    • Retailer FLORIDA LOTTO™ Bonus Commission Program.

5. Petitions and Dispositions Regarding Rule Variance or Waiver

• Department of Environmental Protection
  • Beaches and Coastal Systems
    • variance or waiver, pursuant to Section 120.542, Florida Statutes, and Chapter 28-104, F.A.C., from subsections 62B-33.002(18) and (63) F.A.C., which defines “eligible structures” and “vulnerable,” respectively, and from paragraph 62B-33.0051(1)(a), ...
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Division of Hotels and Restaurants
    • a temporary variance from an unspecified Section of A17.3, as adopted by Chapter 30, Section 3001.2 Florida Building Code adopted by paragraph 61C-5.001(1)(a), F.A.C. The petitioner, South Seas Island Resort, Captiva, FL, and location of the Serial ...
• Department of Health
  • Division of Environmental Health
    • variance from Francis McMahon, representing Kellygreen Company. Specifically, the petitioner seeks a variance from Rule 64E-6.013, Florida Administrative Code, which specifies the construction materials and minimum standards for treatment ...
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Division of Hotels and Restaurants
    • 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 6-202.16, 2001 FDA Food Code, subsections 61C-4.010(1), and 61C-4.010(6), F.A.C., ...
• Department of Environmental Protection
  • Departmental
    • a temporary variance from the requirements of paragraph 62-761.510(1)(a), F.A.C., to allow the continued operation of the underground storage tanks without upgrading with secondary containment at 7-Eleven #27590, 8338 Narcoossee Road, Orlando, ...
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Division of Hotels and Restaurants
    • a temporary variance from A17.3, Sections 3.11.1 and 2.7.4, as adopted by Chapter 30, Section 3001.2 Florida Building Code adopted by paragraph 61C-5.001(1)(a), F.A.C. The petitioner, Days Inn, Ft. Myers, FL, and location of the Serial Number 26571, ...
    • That order granted a variance to: Sue O'Connor, Oceans One, Daytona Beach, FL, to not comply with Rules 3.11.3 and 2.7.4, ASME A17.3, 1996 edition until July 1, 2010 (VW 2009-202 and 289).
    • That order granted a variance to: Ernie Moses, Ramada Conference Center, Tallahassee, FL, to not comply with Rules 3.11.3 and 2.7.4, ASME A17.3, 1996 edition until December 1, 2012 (VW 2009-414).
    • an emergency temporary variance from A17.3, Sections 3.11.3 and 2.7.4, as adopted by Chapter 30, Section 3001.2 Florida Building Code adopted by paragraph 61C-5.001(1)(a), F.A.C. The petitioner, Williams Park Plaza/Kelly Hotel, St. Petersburg, FL, ...
• Department of Health
  • Board of Optometry
    • to Grant on the Petition for Variance or Waiver filed on September 24, 2009, by Mona Patel, O.D. The Notice of Petition for Variance or Waiver was published in Vol. 35, No. 40, October 9, 2009, Florida Administrative Weekly. The petitioner sought a ...
• Water Management Districts
  • Suwannee River Water Management District
    • variance from Kenneth Roesch, 15411 N. W. 46th Lane, Chiefland, FL 32626, pursuant to Section 120.542, F.S. Petitioner is seeking variance from subsection 40B-4.3030(9), F.A.C., as to the zero-rise certification requirement, and paragraph 40B-4.3030(...
• Florida Housing Finance Corporation
  • Departmental
    • Waiver/Variance from subsection 67-40.020(1) F.A.C., from MBCDC: Villa Maria, LLC. The petition is seeking a waiver to allow for the use of non-skid ceramic floor tile (“Non-Skid Flooring”) in lieu of tight-napped Berber-type carpet (“Carpet”).
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Division of Hotels and Restaurants
    • The Department received a Petition on November 12, 2009, for an Emergency Variance for Paragraph 4-301.12(A), 2001 FDA Food Code, Paragraph 5-204.11(A), 2001 FDA Food Code, paragraph 61C-1.004(1)(d), Florida Administrative Code, Paragraph 5-202.11(A)...
    • The Department received a Petition on November 12, 2009 for an Emergency Variance for Paragraph 4-301.12(A), 2001 FDA Food Code, Paragraph 5-204.11(A), 2001 FDA Food Code, paragraph 61C-1.004(1)(d), F.A.C., Paragraph 5-202.11(A), 2001 FDA Food Code, ...
  • Board of Accountancy
    • The order is regarding the Petition for Waiver or Variance, filed on April 7, 2009, by Anna C. Kroll. The Notice of Petition for Waiver or Variance was published in Vol. 35, No. 17, May 1, 2009, Florida Administrative Weekly. Petitioner sought a ...
  • Electrical Contractors' Licensing Board
    • Glendon K. Allen, seeking a variance or waiver of subsection 61G6-5.002(1), F.A.C., which requires that an applicant for certification by examination or by endorsement shall submit the complete application form together with all supporting data ...
• Department of Health
  • Board of Psychology
    • Antonio Martinez-Monfort, Ph.D., seeking a variance or waiver of Rule 64B19-11.001, F.A.C., which requires that all applicants for licensure have a passing grade of 70% correct answers in the EPPP examination taken before October, 2000.
    • John Flagler Psy.D., seeking a variance or waiver of Rule 64B19-11.005, F.A.C., which requires that all applicants for licensure complete at least 2,000 hours of post doctoral experience under a supervisor whose supervision comports with this rule, ...

6. Notices of Meetings, Workshops and Public Hearings

• Florida Commission on Offender Review
  • Departmental
    • Regularly scheduled meeting for all Parole, Conditional Release, Conditional Medical Release, Addiction Recovery, Control Release and all other Commission business.; Wednesday, January 6, 13, 27, 2010, 8:30 a.m.; Florida Parole Commission, 2601 ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Florida Parole Commission, 2601 Blair Stone Road, Bldg. C, Tallahassee, FL 32399-2450
• Department of Children and Families
  • Departmental
    • Five-year plan strategies for adoption promotion and child abuse prevention.; Thursday, January 7, 2010, 9:30 a.m.; Department of Children and Families, 1055 US Hwy. 17 N., Bartow, FL
      • Hearing Meeting: Department of Children and Families, 1055 US Hwy. 17 N., Bartow, FL
• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • Orange County Research and Development Authority
    • General Business Meeting.; January 14, 2010, 8:00 a.m.; Central Florida Research Park, 12424 Research Parkway, Suite 100, Orlando, FL 32826
      • Hearing Meeting: Central Florida Research Park, 12424 Research Parkway, Suite 100, Orlando, FL 32826
• 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 4, 2010; Monday, February 1, 2010; ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Conference Call: 1(888)808-6959, Code: 9229760#
• Water Management Districts
  • South Florida Water Management District
    • Appeals relating to demotions, suspensions and separations initiated on account of an employee’s performance or conduct.; Conflict Resolution Board Meetings, January 5, 2010, 9:30 a.m. PLACE: SFWMD Headquarters, B-1 Building, 3301 Gun Club Road, ...
      • Hearing Meeting: SFWMD Headquarters, B-1 Building, 3301 Gun Club Road, West Palm Beach, Florida 33406 (B1-2A Bridge Conference Room) (If continuation is needed: December 21, 2010, 9:30 a.m. (B1-2A Bridge Conference Room))
• Department of Financial Services
  • OIR – Insurance Regulation
    • The Final Public Hearing on the adoption of proposed amendments to Rule 69O-189.003, Florida Administrative Code, published June 26, 2009, Vol. 35, No. 25, of the Florida Administrative Weekly, was originally scheduled for December 8, 2009 has been ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Cabinet Meeting Room, Lower Level, The Capitol, Tallahassee, Florida
• Agency for Health Care Administration
  • Medicaid
    • Recommendations for drugs to be included on the Preferred Drug List are made at this meeting. Members of the public who wish to testify at this meeting must contact: Mark Gibson at gibsonm@ahca.myflorida.com. The number of speakers will be limited ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Tampa Airport Marriott, Tampa International Airport, Tampa, Florida 33607
• Department of Financial Services
  • Division of State Fire Marshal
    • Regular Meeting.; Thursday, January 21, 2010, 8:00 a.m.; Ocean Center, 101 North Atlantic Ave., Daytona Beach, FL 32118
      • Hearing Meeting: Ocean Center, 101 North Atlantic Ave., Daytona Beach, FL 32118
    • Regular Meeting.; Thursday, January 21, 2010, Begins 10 minutes after adjournment of the Fire & Emergency Incident Information System Technical Advisory Panel meeting which begins at 8:00 a.m.; Ocean Center, 101 North Atlantic Ave., Daytona Beach, ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Ocean Center, 101 North Atlantic Ave., Daytona Beach, Fl 32118
• Public Service Commission
  • Departmental
    • For the investiture of newly-appointed Commissioner David E. Klement and Commissioner Ben A. “Steve” Stevens III, for four year terms beginning January 2, 2010, and ending January 1, 2014.; Tuesday, January 5, 2010, 9:30 a.m.; The Agenda Conference, ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Betty Easley Conference Center, Joseph P. Cresse Hearing Room 148, 4075 Esplanade Way, Tallahassee, Florida.
• Department of Health
  • Board of Physical Therapy Practice
    • General Business Meeting and Rules Review.; May 6, 2010, 6:30 p.m. or soon thereafter; May 7, 2010, 8:00 a.m. or soon thereafter; Renaissance, 1617 S. E. 17th Street, Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33316, (954)626-1700
      • Hearing Meeting: Renaissance, 1617 S. E. 17th Street, Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33316, (954)626-1700
  • Division of Environmental Health
    • The Technical Review and Advisory Panel will discuss issues relating to onsite sewage treatment and disposal systems which may require changes to Chapter 64E-6, Florida Administrative Code. The panel may also discuss research proposals as requested ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Marriott Orlando Airport, 7499 Augusta National Drive, Orlando, FL 32822, (407)859-0552
• Executive Office of the Governor
  • Departmental
    • Suicide Prevention Coordination Council.; January 13, 2010, 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.; Conference Room 2103, The Capitol, Tallahassee, FL
      • Hearing Meeting: Conference Room 2103, The Capitol, Tallahassee, FL
• Department of Financial Services
  • Departmental
    • A copy of the agenda is available on our website: www.myfloridacfo.com/ICA/.; January 6, 2010, 10:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.; The Capitol, House Office Building, Room 404, Tallahassee, FL 32399
      • Hearing Meeting: The Capitol, House Office Building, Room 404, Tallahassee, FL 32399
• Department of Legal Affairs
  • Departmental
    • Gang Reduction Strategy.; January 12, 2010, 2:00 p.m.; Office of the Attorney General, PL-01, Plaza Level Conference Room, The Capitol, Tallahassee, Florida
      • Hearing Meeting: Office of the Attorney General, PL-01, Plaza Level Conference Room, The Capitol, Tallahassee, Florida
• Department of Health
  • Division of Environmental Health
    • To examine applications for variance from the requirements of Chapter 64E-6, Florida Administrative Code, entitled “Standards for Onsite Sewage Treatment and Disposal Systems” pursuant to Section 381.0065(3)(d), Florida Statutes, and to provide ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Osceola County Administration Building, Suite 4100, 1 Courthouse Square, Kissimmee, Florida
• Agency for Health Care Administration
  • Medicaid
    • This meeting will consist of: Review and approve drug use criteria and standards for both prospective and retrospective drug use reviews, apply these criteria and standards in the application of the DUR activities, review and report the results of ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Tampa Airport Marriott, Tampa International Airport, Tampa, Florida 33607
• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • Madison Soil and Water Conservation District
    • General Business.; December 21, 2009, 8:00 a.m.; USDA Service Center, Suite B, 1416 US 90 E., Madison, FL 32340
      • Hearing Meeting: USDA Service Center, Suite B, 1416 US 90 E., Madison, FL 32340
• Department of Health
  • Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy and Mental Health Counseling
    • Official Board Meeting.; January 28, 2010, 2:30 p.m.; January 29, 2010, 8:30 a.m.; Jacksonville Marriott 4670 Salisbury Road, Jacksonville, FL 32256, (904)296-2222
      • Hearing Meeting: Jacksonville Marriott 4670 Salisbury Road, Jacksonville, FL 32256, (904)296-2222
• Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
  • Florida Forest Service
    • General meeting of the Off-Highway Vehicle Recreation Advisory Committee.; Wednesday, January 13, 2010, 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 Noon (EST); Marjorie Harris Carr Building, Room 170, 3800 Commonwealth Boulevard, Tallahassee, Florida 32399, (850)414-9852
      • Hearing Meeting: Marjorie Harris Carr Building, Room 170, 3800 Commonwealth Boulevard, Tallahassee, Florida 32399, (850)414-9852
• Department of Health
  • Board of Dentistry
    • To conduct general board business.; January 15, 2010, 7:30 a.m.; Sofitel Miami 5800 Blue Lagoon Drive, Miami, FL 33126, (305)264-4888
      • Hearing Meeting: Sofitel Miami 5800 Blue Lagoon Drive, Miami, FL 33126, (305)264-4888
  • Board of Opticianry
    • Official Board Meeting.; February 8, 2010, 8:30 a.m.; Renaissance Tampa Hotel International Plaza, 4200 Jim Walker Blvd., Tampa, FL 33607, (813)877-9200
      • Hearing Meeting: Renaissance Tampa Hotel International Plaza, 4200 Jim Walker Blvd., Tampa, FL 33607, (813)877-9200
• Water Management Districts
  • Southwest Florida Water Management District
    • SWFWMD meeting to discuss committee business.; Tuesday, January 12, 2010, Joint Industrial and Public Supply Advisory Committee, 9:00 a.m.; Tampa Service Office, 7601 Highway 301 North, Tampa, FL 33637
      • Hearing Meeting: Tampa Service Office, 7601 Highway 301 North, Tampa, FL 33637
• Department of Health
  • Board of Respiratory Care
    • General Business Meeting and Rules Review.; April 9, 2010, 8:30 a.m. or soon thereafter; Marriott Orlando Airport, 7499 Augusta National Drive, Orlando, FL 32822
      • Hearing Meeting: Marriott Orlando Airport, 7499 Augusta National Drive, Orlando, FL 32822
• Public Service Commission
  • Departmental
    • To consider those matters ready for decision. LEGAL AUTHORITY AND JURISDICTION: Chapters 120, 350, 364, 366 and 367, F.S. Persons who may be affected by Commission action on certain items on the conference agenda may be allowed to address the ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Betty Easley Conference Center, Joseph P. Cresse Hearing Room 148, 4075 Esplanade Way, Tallahassee, Florida
    • To discuss and make decisions on matters which affect the operation of the Commission.; January 5, 2010, Immediately following the Commission Conference which commences at 9:30 a.m. in Joseph P. Cresse Hearing Room 148; Betty Easley Conference ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Betty Easley Conference Center, 4075 Esplanade Way, Conference Room 140, Tallahassee, Florida
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Electrical Contractors' Licensing Board
    • January 20, 2010 General Business. January 20, 2010 Probable Cause Panel (portions closed to the public) January 21, 2010 Discipline and General Business January 22, 2010 General Business.; January 20, 2010, 2:00 p.m.; January 21, 2010, 8:30 a.m.;...
      • Hearing Meeting: Casa Monica Hotel, 95 Cordova Street, St. Augustine, FL 32084, (904)827-1888
• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • Visit Florida
    • Committee updates and other business of the board and Commission.; January 13-14, 2010, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.; Ponte Vedra Inn & Club, 200 Ponte Vedra Boulevard, Ponte Vedra Beach, FL 32082
      • Hearing Meeting: Ponte Vedra Inn & Club, 200 Ponte Vedra Boulevard, Ponte Vedra Beach, FL 32082
• Department of Financial Services
  • Division of State Fire Marshal
    • Public meeting of the Florida Fire Code Advisory Council.; January 20, 2010, 8:30 a.m.; Hilton Daytona Beach Resort, Ocean Walk Village, Room 104AB, 100 North Atlantic Avenue, Daytona Beach, FL 32118
      • Hearing Meeting: Hilton Daytona Beach Resort, Ocean Walk Village, Room 104AB, 100 North Atlantic Avenue, Daytona Beach, FL 32118
• 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. Any Proposed Public Education ...
      • Hearing Meeting: South Florida Regional Planning Council, 3440 Hollywood Boulevard, Suite 140, Hollywood, FL 33021
• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • Florida Independent Living Council
    • To conduct the regular business of the council. COMMITTEE AND TASK FORCE MEETINGS: Please note that committees and task forces of the Florida Independent Living Council will meet at various times throughout the year to carry out the work of the ...
      • Hearing Meeting: FILC Inc., Administrative Office, 1416 N. Adams Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32303
• Regional Planning Councils
  • Northeast Florida Regional Planning Council
    • Regular Monthly Meetings.; January 7, 2010, Planning and Growth Management Committee, 8:30 a.m.; Personnel, Budget & Finance Committee, 9:00 a.m.; Full Board of Directors, 10:00 a.m.; Legislative Committee immediately following the Board Meeting. ...
      • Hearing Meeting: 6850 Belfort Oaks Place, Jacksonville, FL 32216
• Department of Health
  • Board of Occupational Therapy
    • Probable Cause Panel and General Business Meeting.; May 3, 2010, 8:00 a.m. or soon thereafter; Marriott Orlando Airport, 7499 Augusta National Drive, Orlando, FL 32822
      • Hearing Meeting: Marriott Orlando Airport, 7499 Augusta National Drive, Orlando, FL 32822
• 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 West Robinson Street, Orlando, Florida 32801
• Department of Transportation
  • Departmental
    • This is a Design Change Reevaluation public hearing. The hearing is being held to allow interested persons an opportunity to express their views concerning proposed design changes for the widening of US 17 in Hardee County. The Florida Department ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Hardee County Agri Civic Center, 515 Civic Center Drive, Wauchula, Florida
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Florida Real Estate Commission
    • Proposed Rule Development workshop for the following rules: 61J2-1.011, License Fees and Examination Fees; 61J2-1.013, Registration Categories; 61J2-2.027, Applications by Individuals; 61J2-2.031, Where to Apply; 61J2-4.007, Registration ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Division of Real Estate, Commission Meeting Room, N901, North Tower, 400 West Robinson Street, Orlando, FL 32801
• Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
  • Division of Consumer Services
    • Application Review Committee, Continuing Education Committee, and General Board Business.; January 12, 2010, 10:00 a.m.; Conference Call: 1(888)808-6959, Conference Code: 4102667
      • Hearing Meeting: Conference Call: 1(888)808-6959, Conference Code: 4102667
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Board of Accountancy
    • The education committee will meet to consider application for the CPA Examination and other items relating to the educational requirements to sit for the CPA Examination.; Tuesday, January 12, 2010, 9:00 a.m.; Conference Call: 1(888)808-6959, ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Conference Call: 1(888)808-6959, Conference Code: 1332505
• Department of Environmental Protection
  • Departmental
    • The Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) announces that a public hearing pursuant to the requirements of 40 C.F.R. 51.102 will be held, if requested, at the date, time and place given above. Any person wishing to request the public hearing ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Department of Environmental Protection, Division of Air Resource Management, 111 South Magnolia Drive, Suite 23, Director’s Conference Room, Tallahassee, Florida
• Florida Housing Finance Corporation
  • Departmental
    • The Review Committee meeting will be to submit final scores for the proposals submitted in response to Florida Housing Finance Corporation’s Request for Proposals #2009-07 for Public Housing Mitigation Initiative.; Monday, January 4, 2010, 2:00 p.m. ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Rick Seltzer Conference Room, Suite 6000, Florida Housing Finance Corporation, 227 North Bronough Street, Tallahassee, Florida
• Department of Health
  • Board of Nursing Home Administrators
    • General board business.; Tuesday, January 5, 2010, 9:30 a.m.; Conference Call: 1(888)808-6959, Conference Code: 9849329103#. Department of Health, 4052 Bald Cypress Way, Tallahassee, Florida
      • Hearing Meeting: Conference Call: 1(888)808-6959, Conference Code: 9849329103#. Department of Health, 4052 Bald Cypress Way, Tallahassee, Florida
  • Board of Medicine
    • To conduct the general business of the Board. This meeting is being scheduled to address any business of the Board of Medicine that requires action before the regularly scheduled Board of Medicine meeting on February 5-6, 2010. This meeting may be ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Conference Call: 1(888)808-6959, Conference Code: 2454131
• Water Management Districts
  • St. Johns River Water Management District
    • Invasive plant species management, Fellsmere Water Management Area and other District project works.; Thursday, January 7, 2010, 12:00 Noon TOUR: PLACE: The Upper Basin of the St. Johns River. Meet at the Brevard County Government Center in the ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Tour in the Upper Basin of the St. Johns River. Meet at Thomas O. Lawton Recreation Pad. Head west on County Road 514 to dead end, then turn left into the Thomas O. Lawton Recreation Area parking lot.
• Department of Health
  • Board of Medicine
    • To conduct the general business of the Expert Witness Committee.; Wednesday, January 6, 2010, immediately following the Board of Medicine Telephone Conference Call scheduled to begin at 12:00 Noon (EST). If the Board of Medicine Telephone Conference ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Conference Call: 1(888)808-6959, Conference Code: 2454131
    • To conduct the general business of the Dietetics-Nutrition and Electrolysis Committee.; Wednesday, January 6, 2010, immediately following the Board of Medicine Expert Witness Committee meeting. Meetings will begin at 12:00 Noon and continue until ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Conference Call: 1(888) 808-6959
  • Division of Medical Quality Assurance
    • General Business Meeting.; November 15, 2010, 9:30 a.m. or soon thereafter; Meet Me Number: 1(888)808-6959, after dialing the meet me number, when prompted, enter Conference Code 1022351047 followed by the pound sign (#) in order to join the meeting
      • Hearing Meeting: Meet Me Number: 1(888)808-6959, after dialing the meet me number, when prompted, enter Conference Code 1022351047 followed by the pound sign (#) in order to join the meeting
  • Division of Health Access and Tobacco
    • To discuss general business of the Graduate Medical Education Committee.; Friday, January 8, 2010, 10:00 a.m. –12:00 Noon; Conference Call: 1(888)808-6959, Code: 2454144#
      • Hearing Meeting: Conference Call: 1(888)808-6959, Code: 2454144#
    • To discuss general business of the Healthcare Practitioner Ad Hoc Committee.; Monday, January 11, 2010, 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 Noon; Conference Call: 1(888)808-6959, Code: 2454144#
      • Hearing Meeting: Conference Call: 1(888)808-6959, Code: 2454144#
• Department of Legal Affairs
  • Division of Victim Services and Criminal Justice Programs
    • The Council shall make a systematic study of the conditions affecting black men and boys, including, but not limited to, homicide rates, arrest and incarceration rate, poverty, violence, drug abuse, death rates, disparate annual income levels, ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Conference Call: 1(888)808-6959, Conference Code: 6598654629#
• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • Comprehensive Health Information System Advisory Council
    • Board Meeting.; January 25, 2010, 1:00 p.m.; 820 E. Park Avenue, Suite D-200, Tallahassee, Florida 32301
      • Hearing Meeting: 820 E. Park Avenue, Suite D-200, Tallahassee, Florida 32301
• Department of Health
  • Division of Family Health Services
    • To continue the work outlined in Executive Order 07-52 and Executive Order 09-91. To review and discuss the Governor’s Council on Physical Fitness’ recommendations and plan for 2010 – specific to subject matter.; Governor’s Fitness Challenge ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Conference Call Number: 1(888)808-6959, Code 2454479#
• Department of Community Affairs
  • Departmental
    • This meeting of the Century Commission will focus on the 2009 Annual Report, its Exploring the Gulf initiative regarding the technical, scientific, biological and economic impacts associated with oil and gas exploration in the Gulf of Mexico, and an ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Orlando City Hall Chamber, 400 South Orange Avenue, 2nd Floor, Orlando, Florida

7. Notices of Petitions and Dispositions Regarding Declaratory Stat

• Department of Financial Services
  • Division of State Fire Marshal
    • Sonia Flores Machen; The petition asks eight complex questions, dealing with the interplay between Section 509.215, F.S., Chapter 663, F.S., and the rules comprising the Florida Fire Prevention Code, as they relate to fire sprinkler systems in ...
    • Marshal A. Seymour; The Declaratory Statement was requested pursuant to the provisions of Section 120.565, F.S., and Rule 28-105, F.A.C., which authorizes a substantially affected person to seek a declaratory statement regarding an agency’s opinion ...
• Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission
  • Marine Fisheries
    • Boca Grande Fishing Guides Inc.; Petitioner seeks the agency’s opinion as to whether a group of fisherman under the pretext of sport fishing are using techniques that are actually the illegal taking of Tarpon by “snagging” or “snatch hooking”.
• Department of Financial Services
  • Division of Insurance Agent and Agency Services
    • AmeriLoss Public Adjusting Corp.; The petition seeks answers to six questions relating to purported conflicts between these three laws as they apply to public adjuster contracts, particularly regarding fee caps on public adjuster fees, entered into ...

8. Notices Regarding Bids, Proposals and Purchasing

• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • Early Learning Coalition of Osceola County
    • Other Agencies and Organizations, Early Learning Coalition of Osceola County
• Department of Education
  • University of South Florida
    • Department of Education, University of South Florida
  • Florida Institute of Technology
    • Department of Education, Florida Institute of Technology
• Department of Environmental Protection
  • Departmental
    • Department of Environmental Protection, Departmental
• Department of Education
  • Florida International University
    • Department of Education, Florida International University
• Florida Housing Finance Corporation
  • Departmental
    • Florida Housing Finance Corporation, Departmental
• Department of Corrections
  • Departmental
    • Department of Corrections, Departmental
    • Department of Corrections, Departmental
    • Department of Corrections, Departmental
• State Board of Administration
  • Florida Prepaid College Board
    • State Board of Administration, Florida Prepaid College Board
    • State Board of Administration, Florida Prepaid College Board
• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • Early Learning Coalition of Pinellas County, Inc.
    • Other Agencies and Organizations, Early Learning Coalition of Pinellas County, Inc.
• Department of Environmental Protection
  • Departmental
    • Department of Environmental Protection, Departmental

9. Miscellaneous

• Department of Environmental Protection
  • Office of the Secretary
    • Department of Environmental Protection, Office of the Secretary
  • Departmental
    • Department of Environmental Protection, Departmental
• Agency for Health Care Administration
  • Certificate of Need
    • Agency for Health Care Administration, Certificate of Need
• Department of Financial Services
  • Division of Accounting and Auditing
    • Requirements
• Department of Environmental Protection
  • Departmental
    • Application for Site Certification
  • Office of the Secretary
    • Department of Environmental Protection, Office of the Secretary
• 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
  • OIR – Insurance Regulation
    • Title Insurance Rates
• Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission
  • Freshwater Fish and Wildlife
    • Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, Freshwater Fish and Wildlife
• 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 Environmental Protection
  • Departmental
    • Department of Environmental Protection, Departmental
• Department of Financial Services
  • FSC - Financial Institution Regulation
    • Department of Financial Services, FSC - Financial Institution Regulation