Vol. 35, No. 52 (12/31/2009)

1. Notices of Development of Proposed Rules and Negotiated Rulemaking

• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Electrical Contractors' Licensing Board
    • The Board proposes to amend the rule to update the incorporated form.
    • The Board proposes the promulgation of Rule 61G6-5.0061, F.A.C., to incorporate form and list required documentation. The Board proposes to review the existing language in Rule 61G6-5.0091, F.A.C., to correct statutory references and determine ...
    • The Board proposes to review the existing language in this rule to determine whether changes are necessary.
    • The Board proposes the rule promulgation in order to provide instruction for reinstatement of a null and void license pursuant to Section 455.271(6)(b), F.S. and to incorporate form.
• Department of Health
  • Board of Clinical Laboratory Personnel
    • The Board proposes to review the existing language in the rule to determine whether changes are necessary.
    • The Board proposes to review the majority of this Chapter in order to ensure that all rules conform with existing statutory requirements and to determine if amendments are necessary to address any matters concerning the profession of clinical ...
    • The Board proposes to review the existing language in the rule to determine whether changes are necessary.
    • The Board proposes to review the existing language in the rule to determine whether changes are necessary.
    • The Board proposes to review the existing language in the rule to determine whether changes are necessary.
  • Board of Medicine
    • To consider the rule in light of technological developments and national changes in the practice field which may be impacting Florida practitioners negatively.
• Department of Revenue
  • Sales and Use Tax
    • A petition challenging the validity of the provisions of subparagraphs 12A-1.060(6)(a)1. and 2., F.A.C. – All In One Consultants, LLC v. Department of Revenue (DOAH Case No. 09-3012RX). In the rule challenge, All In One Consultants alleged that the ...
• Department of Children and Families
  • Mental Health Program
    • The purpose of the rule development is to amend the current rule to incorporate statutory changes in Section 394.674, F.S., as it relates to definitions, client eligibility and enrollment. These rules shall apply to all community mental health ...
• Department of Revenue
  • Sales and Use Tax
    • The purpose of the proposed repeal of Rule 12A-1.002, F.A.C. (Practitioners of the Healing Arts), is to remove provisions that will be rendered unnecessary with the adoption of the proposed substantial rewording of Rule 12A-1.020, F.A.C., and the ...
• Department of Management Services
  • Division of Building Construction
    • The purpose of these rules is: (1) to establish rules in conformity with statute changes in Chapter 2009-227, Laws of Florida (2) to adopt standards and requirements for state agencies use of construction management entities under contract with the ...
• Department of Health
  • Board of Psychology
    • The Board proposes to review the rule to delete unnecessary language and to add new language to modify application and examination fees.
    • The Board proposes to review the rule to delete unnecessary language and to add new language if necessary to clarify supervision of provisional licensees.
• Department of Revenue
  • Departmental
    • Section 213.23, F.S., authorizes the Executive Director, or his or her designee, to enter into consent agreements with a taxpayer to extend the period during which an assessment may be issued or a claim for refund may be filed. When both the ...
  • Miscellaneous Tax
    • The Geographic Names Information System Feature Identifier (GNIS Feature ID) has superseded the Federal Information Processing System 55 (FIPS 55) database place code as the federal and national standard geographical feature record identifier. ...
  • Sales and Use Tax
    • The Geographic Names Information System Feature Identifier (GNIS Feature ID) has superseded the Federal Information Processing System 55 (FIPS 55) database place code as the federal and national standard geographical feature record identifier. ...
  • Corporate, Estate and Intangible Tax
    • Chapter 2009-192, Laws of Florida, amends Section 220.13(1)(e), F.S., to require adjustments for the special 50 percent bonus depreciation, section 179, I.R.C., expense in excess of $128,000, and deferral of cancellation of indebtedness income. ...
  • Miscellaneous Tax
    • Section 201.02(1)(b), F.S., as created by Chapter 2009-131, Laws of Florida (L.O.F.), imposes tax on transfers of ownership interests in a conduit entity when the transfer is within three years of a transfer of Florida real property into the conduit ...
• Department of Financial Services
  • FSC - Financial Institution Regulation
    • The rule is being amended to incorporate by reference current versions of examination manuals.

2. Proposed Rules

• Department of Environmental Protection
  • Departmental
    • The proposed rule amendments delete definitions and remove language on department forms related to the vacated federal Clean Air Mercury Rule (CAMR). The amendments also reinstate the Acid Rain Phase II NOx Compliance Plan form, which was ...
      • Due of Comment: 1/21/2010
    • The proposed rule amendments delete language in Florida’s air permitting program related to the vacated federal Clean Air Mercury Rule (CAMR).
      • Due of Comment: 1/21/2010
    • The proposed rule amendments clarify the requirement that an Acid Rain Part application be submitted at the time of permit renewal and correct rule language listing required application forms.
      • Due of Comment: 1/21/2010
    • The proposed rule amendments eliminate obsolete language relating to ozone nonattainment areas. Florida currently has no ozone nonattainment areas.
      • Due of Comment: 1/21/2010
• 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.
      • Due of Comment: 1/21/2010
    • This new rule provides definitions, incorporated materials, procedures for inspection of animals to be imported or moved within the state and to provide for penalties of violations of Title 5C.
      • Due of Comment: 1/21/2010
• Department of Revenue
  • Departmental
    • Section 120.54(1)(k), F.S., as amended by section 5, Chapter 2008-104, L.O.F., requires the Governor and Cabinet, as head of the Department of Revenue, to approve the publication of a notice of intended rulemaking. Prior to this law change, the ...
      • Due of Comment: 1/21/2010
    • The purpose of the proposed amendments to Rule 12-13.009, F.A.C. (Closing Agreements), is to revise the rule to reflect the statutory requirement in Section 213.21(1), F.S., that written agreements are required when the amount of a taxpayer’s ...
      • Due of Comment: 1/21/2010
• Department of Health
  • Dental Laboratories
    • To incorporate by reference into rule a registration form for dental labs in accordance with legislation passed during the 2009 Session.
      • Due of Comment: 1/21/2010
• Department of Revenue
  • Sales and Use Tax
    • Effective July 1, 2009, the exemption from the tax on admission charges to certain events sponsored by a governmental entity, sports authority, or sports commission provided in Section 212.04(2)(a)2.b., F.S., expired. The purpose of the proposed ...
      • Due of Comment: 1/21/2010
• 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.
      • Due of Comment: 1/21/2010
  • Division of Emergency Preparedness and Community Support
    • The purpose and effect is to develop rule language to provide clarification on the application processes for EMS training centers, medical director participation, documentation needed for site reviews, training center equipment lists; allowing the ...
      • Due of Comment: 1/21/2010
  • Board of Orthotists and Prosthetists
    • The Board proposes the rule amendment to delete unnecessary language and to add new language to clarify standards of practice.
      • Due of Comment: 1/21/2010
    • The Board proposes the rule amendment to change the calculation of the fine imposition.
      • Due of Comment: 1/21/2010
• Department of Revenue
  • Miscellaneous Tax
    • Section 3, Chapter 2009-108, L.O.F., expands the tax credit for contributions to nonprofit scholarship funding organizations to the insurance premium tax. The purpose of the proposed amendments to Rule 12B-8.001, F.A.C. (Premium Tax; Rate and ...
      • Due of Comment: 1/21/2010
  • Corporate, Estate and Intangible Tax
    • Chapter 2009-108, L.O.F., expands the Florida Tax Credit Scholarship Program to allow insurers, who make contributions to nonprofit funding organizations, to take a tax credit against the insurance premium tax imposed under Section 624.509, F.S. ...
      • Due of Comment: 1/21/2010
    • Section 10, Chapter 2008-227, L.O.F., authorizes businesses which located a new solar panel manufacturing facility in Florida generating at least 400 jobs with an average salary of at least $50,000, to assign or transfer a capital investment tax ...
      • Due of Comment: 1/21/2010
    • The purpose of the proposed amendments to Rule 12C-1.0221, F.A.C. (Returns, Notices, and Elections; Signing and Verification), is to provide procedures for how and when the Department will accept an electronic signature of the preparer of a ...
      • Due of Comment: 1/21/2010
• Water Management Districts
  • Southwest Florida Water Management District
    • To amend Chapter 40D-2, F.A.C., and Part B, Basis of Review, of the Water Use Permit Information Manual to set forth the permitting criteria applicable to new and renewal water use permit applications and water use permittees that will be governed ...
      • Due of Comment: 1/21/2010
• Department of Health
  • Board of Psychology
    • The Board proposes the rule amendment to modify the examination fee.
      • Due of Comment: 1/21/2010
    • 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 ...
      • Due of Comment: 1/21/2010
    • The Board proposes the rule amendment to add new language regarding the application for reexamination forms.
      • Due of Comment: 1/21/2010
    • The Board proposes the rule amendment to modify the reexamination fee.
      • Due of Comment: 1/21/2010
• Water Management Districts
  • Southwest Florida Water Management District
    • To amend Chapter 40D-80, F.A.C., to establish the Minimum Flows and Levels Recovery Strategy and Environmental Resources Recovery Plan for the Northern Tampa Bay Water Use Caution Area (the “Comprehensive Plan”). The Comprehensive Plan is proposed ...
      • Due of Comment: 1/21/2010
• Department of Health
  • Board of Dentistry
    • To add language regarding how dentists may advertise specialty recognition.
      • Due of Comment: 1/21/2010
  • Board of Pharmacy
    • The Board proposes the rule amendment to provide a biennial registration renewal fee for registered pharmacy technicians and a fee for unlicensed activity; to provide an update of the biennial license renewal fee for an active pharmacist and the ...
      • Due of Comment: 1/21/2010
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Florida Real Estate Commission
    • To change affect provisions relating to designated penalties in compliance with Section 455.2273, F.S.
      • Due of Comment: 1/21/2010

3. Notices of Changes, Corrections and Withdrawals

• Water Management Districts
  • South Florida Water Management District
    • Definitions, Water Reservations, Water Reservation Areas: Lower West Coast Planning Area, Water Reservation Areas: Upper East Coast Planning Area
    • Publications Incorporated by Reference
    • Publications Incorporated by Reference
• Agency for Health Care Administration
  • Health Facility and Agency Licensing
    • Laboratory Licensure - Qualifications, Licensure, Operation and Application
• Department of Financial Services
  • Division of State Fire Marshal
    • Construction Materials Mining Activities
• Department of Management Services
  • Agency for Workforce Innovation
    • Definitions Relating to Extended Benefits, Eligibility for Extended Benefits, How to Apply for Extended Benefits
    • Reports Required of Liable Employers; Filing of Reports by Electronic Means
• Department of Health
  • Board of Orthotists and Prosthetists
    • Requirements for Prosthetic or Orthotic Residency or Internship
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Construction Industry Licensing Board
    • Filing Claims
• Department of Management Services
  • Agency for Workforce Innovation
    • Definitions Relating to Emergency Unemployment Compensation, Emergency Unemployment Compensation, Emergency Unemployment Compensation Individual Accounts, How to Apply for Emergency Unemployment Compensation
• Department of Health
  • Board of Dentistry
    • Licensure Requirements for Applicants from Accredited Schools or Colleges, Licensure Requirements for Dental Hygiene Applicants from Unaccredited Dental Schools or Colleges
• Department of Financial Services
  • Division of State Fire Marshal
    • Construction Materials Mining Activities
• Department of Health
  • Board of Pharmacy
    • Active License Renewal Fees

4. Emergency Rules

• Department of Revenue
  • Property Tax Oversight Program
    • Denials and Late Filed Applications for Transfer of Assessment Limitation Differential (Portability), Appeals to the Value Adjustment Board of Denials and of Amount of Transfer of Assessment Limitation Difference (Portability), Tax Collector Non-Ad ...

5. Petitions and Dispositions Regarding Rule Variance or Waiver

• Department of Health
  • Division of Environmental Health
    • The order was issued in response to a petition for a variance filed on September 17, 2009, by Scott Wallace, P.E., representing South Florida Council BSA, regarding placement of treatment membranes and a UV disinfection unit inside the building. ...
    • The order was issued in response to a petition for a variance filed on September 17, 2009, by Scott Wallace, P.E., representing South Florida Council BSA, regarding the “GE Zenon Membrane Bioreactor”. Petitioner sought a variance from paragraph 64E-...
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Division of Hotels and Restaurants
    • an emergency temporary variance from A17.3, Section 3.11.3, as adopted by Chapter 30, Section 3001.2 Florida Building Code adopted by paragraph 61C-5.001(1)(a), F.A.C. The petitioner, Waldorf Condominium Association, Naples, FL, and location of the ...
    • That order granted a variance to Mona Adams, SK Fairgreen LLC, Orlando, FL, to not comply with Rule 2.7.4, ASME A17.3, 1996 edition until November 1, 2011 (VW 2009-619 and 669).
• Public Service Commission
  • Departmental
    • a waiver from Rule 25-12.045, Florida Administrative Code, from the Florida Natural Gas Association in Docket No.: 090522-GU. The rule provides that the following actions shall be taken for inactive gas service lines that have been used, but have ...
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Division of Hotels and Restaurants
    • a Routine Variance for subsections 61C-4.010(6), (7), Florida Administrative Code, from Chef George located in Davie, FL. The above referenced F.A.C. addresses the requirement that at least one accessible bathroom be provided for use by customers. ...
    • That order granted a variance to Brenda J. Miller, Sarasota County East Wing Jail, Sarasota, FL, to not comply with Rule 2.7.4, ASME A17.3, 1996 edition until January 31, 2010 (VW 2009-484).
    • That order granted a variance to Lee Rigby, Marion County Judicial Center Expansion, Ocala, FL, to not comply with Rule 2.14.1.4, ASME A17.1, 2004 (VW 2009-487).
• Water Management Districts
  • South Florida Water Management District
    • waiver from Palm Beach County Water Utility Department, Application No. 09-1210-2M, Permit (MOD) Number 11178 for utilization of Works or Lands of the District known as the Hillsboro Canal to allow the construction of an above-ground canal water ...
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Construction Industry Licensing Board
    • The Construction Industry Licensing Board hereby gives notice of the issuance of an Order regarding the Petition for Variance for Clinton Hennency. The Notice of Petition for Variance was published in Volume 35, No.03, of the January 23, 2009, ...
    • filed on December 4, 2009, by Timothy P. Atkinson, Esq., on behalf of Scott B. Sontag, seeking a permanent waiver or variance of Rule 61G4-15.001, F.A.C., dealing with qualifications for certification, and to verification of active experience by ...
• Department of Children and Families
  • Family Safety and Preservation Program
    • petition for waiver of subsection 65C-14.055(4), Florida Administrative Code, from Manatee Children’s Services and Tasha Pinkley, assigned Case No.: 09-040W. Subsection 65C-14.055(4), F.A.C., requires staff responsible for the supervision, ...
    • waiver of subsection 65C-15.017(2), Florida Administrative Code, from Rubby Salguero, assigned Case No.: 09-035W. Subsection 65C-15.017(2), F.A.C., require agency staff responsible for supervision shall have a master’s or bachelor’s degree in social ...
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Board of Accountancy
    • Laura Mckelvey, seeking a variance or waiver of paragraph 61H1-28.0052(1)(b), Florida Administrative Code, that requires candidates to pass all four test sections of the CPA Examination within a rolling eighteen-month period, which begins on the ...
    • The Order is regarding the Petition for Variance, filed on July 29, 2009, by Kee Tse. The Notice of Petition for Waiver or Variance was published in Vol. 35, No. 33, of the August 21, 2009, Florida Administrative Weekly. Petitioner sought a waiver ...
    • The Order is regarding the Petition for Variance, filed on July 29, 2009, by Donald Cole. The Notice of Petition for Waiver or Variance was published in Vol. 35, No. 33, of the August 21, 2009, Florida Administrative Weekly. Petitioner sought a ...

6. Notices of Meetings, Workshops and Public Hearings

• Executive Office of the Governor
  • Departmental
    • General business of the Commission.; January 28-29, 2010, 8:00 a.m. – until all business is complete on January 29, 2010; Highlands Hammock State Park, Hammock Road, Sebring, Florida
      • Hearing Meeting: Highlands Hammock State Park, Hammock Road, Sebring, Florida
• Department of Education
  • Division of Florida Colleges
    • STRATEGIC CONVERSATION Mid Year Review of 2009-10 Priorities. REGULAR MONTHLY BOARD MEETING: DATE AND TIME: January 12, 2010, 2:00 p.m – 3:00 p.m. PLACE: Donald T. Martin Center for College Services, Boardroom 451, 501 W. State St., ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Advanced Technology Center, Room T-140, 401 W. State St., Jacksonville, FL 32202
• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • Pasco-Pinellas Area Agency on Aging
    • Items related to Area Agency on Aging of Pasco-Pinellas business and Board of Directors oversite.; January 11, 2010, 9:30 a.m.; 9897 4th St., N., Suite 100, St. Petersburg, FL 33702
      • Hearing Meeting: 9897 4th St., N., Suite 100, St. Petersburg, FL 33702
• Department of Education
  • State Board of Education
    • To convene a workgroup of charter school stakeholders to develop recommendations for a model charter school contract.; January 8, 2010, TBA; Nova Southeastern University, 4850 Millenia Blvd., Room 335, Orlando, FL 32839
      • Hearing Meeting: Nova Southeastern University, 4850 Millenia Blvd., Room 335, Orlando, FL 32839
• Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
  • Division of Marketing and Development
    • The purpose of this meeting is to conduct general business of the Florida Alligator Marketing and Education Committee, and to discuss marketing and education initiatives for the current and next fiscal year.; Tuesday, January 12, 2010, 10:00 a.m.; ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Florida Fruit and Vegetable Association Building, 500 N. W. 3rd Street, Winter Haven, FL 33881, (863)291-5820
• Executive Office of the Governor
  • Departmental
    • General business of the Commission’s committees. Schedule of the Committee Meetings follows: 9:00 a.m. Communications 10:00 a.m. Legislative 10:45 a.m. Disability Outreach 11:45 a.m. Volunteer Services 1:00 p.m. AmeriCorps/Grants 2:30 p.m. ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Conference Call: 1(888)808-6959, Code: 1918015#
• Department of Elder Affairs
  • Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program
    • Broward District Long-Term Care Ombudsman Council business.; January 12, 2010; February 9, 2010; March 9, 2010; April 13, 2010, 1:00 p.m. – 2:15 p.m. (EST); 1400 West Commercial Blvd., 2nd Floor, Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33309
      • Hearing Meeting: 1400 West Commercial Blvd., 2nd Floor, Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33309
    • South Central District Long-Term Care Ombudsman Council business.; January 14, 2010; February 11, 2010; March 11, 2010; April 8, 2010, 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. (EST); United Way of Central Florida, 5605 US Hwy. 98 South, Highland City, FL 33846
      • Hearing Meeting: United Way of Central Florida, 5605 US Hwy. 98 South, Highland City, FL 33846
    • First Coast District Long-Term Care Ombudsman Council business.; January 12, 2010; February 9, 2010; March 9, 2010; April 13, 2010, 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. (EST); Elder Source, 4160 Woodcock Drive, Bldg. 2800, 2nd Floor, Jacksonville, FL 32207
      • Hearing Meeting: Elder Source, 4160 Woodcock Drive, Bldg. 2800, 2nd Floor, Jacksonville, FL 32207
    • First Coast South District Long-Term Care Ombudsman Council business.; January 13, 2010; February 10, 2010; March 10, 2010; April 14, 2010, 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 Noon (EST); 210 North Palmetto Ave., Rm. 148, Daytona Beach, FL 32114
      • Hearing Meeting: 210 North Palmetto Ave., Rm. 148, Daytona Beach, FL 32114
• Agency for Health Care Administration
  • Medicaid
    • Reform Technical Advisory Panel Teleconference; all interested parties are encouraged to attend.; Friday, January 15, 2010, 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.; Agency for Health Care Administration, Fort Knox Office Complex, Conference Room A, 2727 Mahan Drive, ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Agency for Health Care Administration, Fort Knox Office Complex, Conference Room A, 2727 Mahan Drive, Building 3, Tallahassee, FL 32308. Conference Call: 1(866)882-6451, Conference ID: 47263407#
• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • Sunshine State Governmental Financing Commission
    • Meeting of the Board of Directors; Thursday, January 14, 2010, 2:30 p.m.; Harvard Conference Room, 9th Floor, City Hall, City of Orlando, 400 South Orange Avenue, Orlando, FL
      • Hearing Meeting: Harvard Conference Room, 9th Floor, City Hall, City of Orlando, 400 South Orange Avenue, Orlando, FL
  • Southwood Shared Resource Center
    • SSRC Board of Trustees – Open Forum Discussion on SSRC Policy-Based Strategies.; Monday, January 11, 2010, 1:30 p.m.; Turlington Building, Room 1703, 325 W. Gaines Street, Tallahassee, FL
      • Hearing Meeting: Turlington Building, Room 1703, 325 W. Gaines Street, Tallahassee, FL
• Department of Elder Affairs
  • Alzheimer's Disease Initiative
    • Discuss Alzheimer's Disease Initiative issues.; January 13, 2010, 10:00 a.m. – 3:45 p.m. (EST); The Cabot Lodge, Thomasville Road, 1653 Raymond Diehl Road, Tallahassee, Florida 32308
      • Hearing Meeting: The Cabot Lodge, Thomasville Road, 1653 Raymond Diehl Road, Tallahassee, Florida 32308
• Department of Environmental Protection
  • Departmental
    • This is a public meeting to discuss technical issues related to the Santa Fe River Basin Management Action Plan (BMAP). The primary topic of discussion during this meeting will be the BMAP development process.; January 12, 2010, 9:30 a.m.; Ft. White ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Ft. White Community Center, 17579 State Route 47, Ft. White, Florida 32038
• Department of Elder Affairs
  • Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program
    • Treasure Coast District Long-Term Care Ombudsman Council business.; January 11, 2010; February 8, 2010; March 8, 2010; April 12, 2010, 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 Noon (EST); 3601 Kirby Loop Road, Ft. Pierce, FL 34981
      • Hearing Meeting: 3601 Kirby Loop Road, Ft. Pierce, FL 34981
• Department of Education
  • Education Practices Commission
    • The Hearing Panel of the Education Practices Commission will consider final agency action in matters dealing with the disciplining of certified educators.; A Teacher Hearing Panel, January 15, 2010, 9:00 a.m. or as soon thereafter as can be heard; ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Staybridge Suites, 1600 Summit Lake Drive, Tallahassee, Florida 32317, (850)219-7000
• Department of Health
  • Division of Children's Medical Services
    • The Genetics and Newborn Screening Advisory Council will be meeting to discuss topics relevant to Florida genetics and newborn screening.; Friday, January 15, 2010, 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.; Wilson T. Sowder Public Health Museum, 1217 Pearl Street, ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Wilson T. Sowder Public Health Museum, 1217 Pearl Street, Jacksonville, FL 32202
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Pilotage Rate Review Committee
    • A petition for a change in the rates of pilotage charged by the licenses state pilots and certified deputy pilots at Cumberland Sound Pilots Association has been filed with the Pilotage Rate Review Board, pursuant to Section 310.151, Florida ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Hampton Inn & Suites, 19 South 2nd Street, Fernandina Beach, FL 32034
• Florida Housing Finance Corporation
  • Departmental
    • 1. Consider financing and acknowledgement resolutions for various multifamily developments, under any multifamily program, including the ranking of developments. 2. Consider appointment of professionals including but not limited to trustee and/or ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Residence Inn, 600 West Gaines Street, Tallahassee, FL 32304
    • 1. Conduct business necessary for the organization of FHFC II, Inc. 2. Consider adopting resolutions delegating operational authority to the Executive Director. 3. Consideration of all necessary actions with regard to any property owned or held ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Residence Inn, 600 West Gaines Street, Tallahassee, FL 32304
    • 1. Conduct business necessary for the organization of FHFC III, Inc. 2. Consider adopting resolutions delegating operational authority to the Executive Director. 3. Consideration of all necessary actions with regard to any property owned or held ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Residence Inn, 600 West Gaines Street, Tallahassee, FL 32304
• Department of State
  • Division of Cultural Affairs
    • The Art Selection Committee for this facility will meet to review and evaluate the proposed designs submitted by their selected artists.; Tuesday, January 12, 2010, 1:00 p.m.; Clinic Conference Room, Brevard Childrens’ Medical Services, 2566 Judge ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Clinic Conference Room, Brevard Childrens’ Medical Services, 2566 Judge Fran Jamieson Way, Viera, FL 32940
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Board of Professional Geologists
    • Application review and general board business.; Wednesday, January 27, 2010, 1:00 p.m.; Thursday, January 28, 2010, 9:00 a.m.; Amelia Island Plantation, 3800 First Coast Highway, Amelia Island, Florida 32034
      • Hearing Meeting: Amelia Island Plantation, 3800 First Coast Highway, Amelia Island, Florida 32034
• Department of State
  • Division of Cultural Affairs
    • The Art Selection Committee for this facility will hold a Review Meeting to evaluate submissions and select artwork or artist finalists.; Wednesday, January 13, 2010, 8:30 a.m.; Conference Room, Brevard County Health Department, 2555 Judge Fran ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Conference Room, Brevard County Health Department, 2555 Judge Fran Jamieson Way, Viera, FL 32940
• Department of Community Affairs
  • Division of Housing and Community Development
    • The Fire Technical Advisory Committee (concurrent with) Fire Code Advisory Council to review potential conflicts between the proposed 2010 Florida Building Code and the Florida Fire Prevention Code. In addition, the Fire TAC will meet to review and ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Fire Technical Advisory Committee (concurrent with) Fire Code Advisory Council, Hilton Daytona Beach Resort, Ocean Walk Village, 100 North Atlantic Avenue, Daytona Beach, Florida 32118, (386)254-8200
• Department of Elder Affairs
  • Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program
    • Pasco & North Pinellas District Long-Term Care Ombudsman Council business.; January 14, 2010; February 11, 2010; March 11, 2010; April 8, 2010, 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 Noon (EST); St. Anne Byzantine Catholic Church, 7120 Massachusetts Avenue, New Port ...
      • Hearing Meeting: St. Anne Byzantine Catholic Church, 7120 Massachusetts Avenue, New Port Richey, FL 34653
    • West Central District Long-Term Care Ombudsman Council business.; January 8, 2010; February 12, 2010; March 12, 2010; April 9, 2010, 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. (EST); First Presbyterian Church of Brandon, 121 Carver Ave, Room D, Brandon, FL 33510.
      • Hearing Meeting: First Presbyterian Church of Brandon, 121 Carver Ave, Room D, Brandon, FL 33510.
    • East Central District Long-Term Care Ombudsman Council business.; January 14, 2010; February 11, 2010; March 11, 2010; April 8, 2010, 12:00 Noon – 2:00 p.m. (EST); Mayor William Beardall Senior Center, 800 South Delaney Avenue, Orlando, FL 32801
      • Hearing Meeting: Mayor William Beardall Senior Center, 800 South Delaney Avenue, Orlando, FL 32801
• State Board of Administration
  • Departmental
    • The meeting will be for the purpose of discussing a draft report on recommendations for improving the process of assessing, determining and applying windstorm mitigation discounts, credits, rate differentials and other appropriate reductions in ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Hermitage Centre Conference Room, Hermitage Centre, 1801 Hermitage Blvd., Tallahassee, Florida; Persons who wish to participate by telephone may call 1(888)808-6959, Conference Code 4765251363#
• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • Governor's Commission on Disabilities
    • The Committee is meeting to fulfill the mandate of Executive Order 08-193.; Monday, January 11, 2010, 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.; Conference Call: 1(888)808-6959, Conference Code: 6101108#. 4030 Esplanade Way, Ste. 260. Tallahassee, FL 32399
      • Hearing Meeting: Conference Call: 1(888)808-6959, Conference Code: 6101108#. 4030 Esplanade Way, Ste. 260. Tallahassee, FL 32399
    • The Committee is meeting to fulfill the mandate of Executive Order 08-193.; Tuesday, January 12, 2010, 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.; Conference Call: 1(888_808-6959, Conference Code: 6101108#. 4030 Esplanade Way, Ste. 260, Tallahassee, FL 32399
      • Hearing Meeting: Conference Call: 1(888_808-6959, Conference Code: 6101108#. 4030 Esplanade Way, Ste. 260, Tallahassee, FL 32399
• Water Management Districts
  • South Florida Water Management District
    • Governing Board to discuss and consider District business, including regulatory and non-regulatory matters, and may include an amendment to the District’s Fiscal Year 2010 budget to revise revenues and expenditures.; Project & Lands Committee ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Village Chambers, Village of Key Biscayne, 88 West McIntyre Street, Key Biscayne, FL 33149 All or part of these meetings may be conducted as a teleconference in order to permit maximum participation by Governing Board members. The Governing Board may take official action at the meeting on any item appearing on the agenda and on any item that is added to the agenda as a result of a change to the agenda approved by the presiding officer of the meeting pursuant to Section 120.525, Florida Statutes. If Workshop items are not discussed on 1/13, the items may be discussed on 1/14.
• Department of Elder Affairs
  • Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program
    • Palm Beach District Long-Term Care Ombudsman Council business.; : January 11, 2010; February 8, 2010; March 15, 2010; April 19, 2010, 11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. (EST); 111 South Sapodilla Ave., Room #113B, West Palm Beach, FL 33401
      • Hearing Meeting: 111 South Sapodilla Ave., Room #113B, West Palm Beach, FL 33401
    • North Dade District Long-Term Care Ombudsman Council business.; January 14, 2010; February 11, 2010; March 11, 2010; April 8, 2010, 10:30 a.m. – 12:00 Noon (EST); North Miami Beach Public Library, 1601 N. E. 164th Street, North, North Miami Beach, ...
      • Hearing Meeting: North Miami Beach Public Library, 1601 N. E. 164th Street, North, North Miami Beach, FL 33162
• Department of Law Enforcement
  • Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission
    • The above meeting will be held to discuss issues relating to standards, training, examinations, certification, de-certification, record management for law enforcement, correctional, and correctional probation officers, Commission rules, officer ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Orlando Marriott-Lake Mary, 1501 International Parkway, Lake Mary, Florida 32746, (407)995-1100 or 1(800)380-7724 (Group Name: FDLE/Criminal), Fax: (407)995-1150, On-line Reservations: http://cwp.marriott.com/ mcoml/fdlecriminaljusticestanda/, $110.00 Single or Double from 1/31/2010 – 2/5/2010; Check-in is 3:00 p.m. and Check-out is 12:00 Noon; Reservation Deadline: January 4, 2010, For information about hotel accommodations, please contact Cheryl Taylor at (850)410-8657 or e-mail: cheryltaylor @fdle.state.fl.us.
• Department of Environmental Protection
  • Departmental
    • This is the annual meeting of the TMDL Executive Committee and TMDL Stakeholder’s Committee for the Lower St. Johns River Basin Management Action Plan (BMAP). The meeting will focus on BMAP activities over the last year, and will include updates on ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Northeast District Office, 7825 Baymeadows Way, Conference Rooms A&B, Jacksonville, FL 32256
    • This is a Basin Working Group meeting to discuss issues related to the Lake Jesup Basin Management Action Plan (BMAP). The Lake Jesup Basin Working Group was formed to provide a forum for stakeholders to provide recommendations to the Department of ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Sylvan Lake Park, 845 Lake Markham Rd., Sanford, Florida 32771
• Regional Planning Councils
  • Northeast Florida Regional Planning Council
    • To Select Regional Leadership Awards Recipients.; January 7, 2010; the Ad-Hoc Regional Leadership Awards Selection Committee, immediately following the Legislative Committee Meeting. Please check our website for any changes in meeting times; 6850 ...
      • Hearing Meeting: 6850 Belfort Oaks Place, Jacksonville, FL 32216
• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • Treasure Coast Education and Research Development Authority
    • Minutes of the Meeting of December 14, 2009, Committee Reports, and such other business as the Authority may deem appropriate.; Friday, January 15, 2010, 1:30 p.m.; Room 219 West, University of Florida Indian River Research and Education Center, ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Room 219 West, University of Florida Indian River Research and Education Center, 2199 South Rock Road, Fort Pierce, Florida
    • Minutes of the Meeting of December 14, 2009, reports, and such other business as the Committee may deem appropriate.; Friday, January 15, 2010, 11:30 a.m.; Room 219 West, University of Florida Indian River Research and Education Center, 2199 South ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Room 219 West, University of Florida Indian River Research and Education Center, 2199 South Rock Road, Fort Pierce, Florida
• Agency for Health Care Administration
  • Medicaid
    • The Medical Home Task Force will assist the Agency in developing a plan to implement a Medical Home Pilot as authorized in Section 409.91207(5), F.S. All interested parties are encouraged to attend.; Friday, January 15, 2010, 10:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.;...
      • Hearing Meeting: Agency for Health Care, Fort Knox Business Complex, 2727 Mahan Dr., Building 3, Conference Room C, Tallahassee, FL 32308. Conference Call: 1(877)327-2643, Conference ID #: 48279415#
    • This is a meeting of the Hemophilia Medical Advisory Panel (HMAP) formed to assist with the Agency’s Comprehensive Hemophilia Disease Management Programs. Business is to review the clinical guidelines adopted by the Vendors. The purpose of HMAP is ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Marriott Tampa Airport, Tampa International Airport, Tampa, Florida 33607, (813)879-5151
• Public Service Commission
  • Departmental
    • Docket No.: 090313-PU – Complaint of Mad Hatter Utility, Inc., and Paradise Lakes Utility, LLC against Verizon Florida, Inc. PREHEARING CONFERENCE: The purpose of this prehearing conference is to consider (1) the simplification of the issues; (2) ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Betty Easley Conference Center, Room 148, 4075 Esplanade Way, Tallahassee, Florida
• Department of Law Enforcement
  • Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission
    • Region XIV meeting to discuss Region XIV budget issues.; January 27, 2010, 10:00 a.m.; Bldg. 9000, Room 9118, North Campus, Miami, FL
      • Hearing Meeting: Bldg. 9000, Room 9118, North Campus, Miami, FL
• Water Management Districts
  • Southwest Florida Water Management District
    • Discussion of Task Force business for the Citrus County Task Force of the Citrus/Hernando Waterways Restoration Council.; Monday, January 11, 2010, 2:00 p.m.; Lecanto Government Building, 3600 West Sovereign Path, Room 166, Lecanto, Florida 34461
      • Hearing Meeting: Lecanto Government Building, 3600 West Sovereign Path, Room 166, Lecanto, Florida 34461
• Department of Health
  • Board of Podiatric Medicine
    • For cases previously heard by the panel.; Friday, January 22, 2010, 8:00 a.m.; Conference Call: 1(888)808-6959, Conference Code: 9849329103#. Department of Health, 4052 Bald Cypress Way, Bin #C07, Tallahassee, Florida
      • Hearing Meeting: Conference Call: 1(888)808-6959, Conference Code: 9849329103#. Department of Health, 4052 Bald Cypress Way, Bin #C07, Tallahassee, Florida
  • Board of Chiropractic Medicine
    • Discussion of Rule Chapter 64B2, Florida Administrative Code.; Thursday, January 28, 2010, 6:00 p.m.; Rosen Plaza Hotel, 9700 International Drive, Orlando, Florida 32819
      • Hearing Meeting: Rosen Plaza Hotel, 9700 International Drive, Orlando, Florida 32819
    • General board business.; Friday, January 29, 2010, 8:30 a.m.; Rosen Plaza Hotel, 9700 International Drive, Orlando, Florida 32819 (be held by telephone conference call if necessary)
      • Hearing Meeting: Rosen Plaza Hotel, 9700 International Drive, Orlando, Florida 32819 (be held by telephone conference call if necessary)
• Florida Housing Finance Corporation
  • Departmental
    • To discuss, evaluate and score the proposals submitted in response to Florida Housing Finance Corporation’s Request for Proposals #2009-08 for Section 8 Performance Based Contract Administration.; Tuesday, January 12, 2010, 10:00 a.m.(Eastern Time); ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Formal Conference Room, Florida Housing Finance Corporation, 227 North Bronough Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32301-1329
• Department of Children and Families
  • Agency for Persons with Disabilities
    • This meeting will be discuss a draft of legislation drafted by the Bill Drafting Sub-Committee. The study group members will also discuss the final report to be submitted by the study group.; January 12, 2010, 8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. or Conclusion; ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Conference Call: 1(888)808-6959, Conference Code: 9439484, 229 Senate Office Building, 404 South Monroe Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32399
• Water Management Districts
  • South Florida Water Management District
    • Additional public hearing to discuss proposed objection from the Joint Administrative Procedures Committee dated December 15, 2009; January 14, 2010, 9:00 a.m.; Village of Key Biscayne, Village Chambers, 88 West McIntyre Street, Key Biscayne, FL ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Village of Key Biscayne, Village Chambers, 88 West McIntyre Street, Key Biscayne, FL 33149
• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • Miami-Dade Transit
    • Miami-Dade Transit (MDT) has conducted an Environmental Assessment (EA) on the proposed Park and Ride Facility in Florida City. MDT has proposed the development of this new facility to address existing and future high transit demand levels in ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Miami-Dade Public Library, Homestead Branch, 700 North Homestead Boulevard, Homestead, Florida 33030
• Department of the Lottery
  • Departmental
    • Collective bargaining negotiating session for a successor agreement between the Department of the Lottery and the Federation of Public Employees for FY 2010-2011. The meeting will be conducted via telephone conference call.; Friday, January 8, 2010, ...
      • Hearing Meeting: 250 Marriott Drive, Tallahassee, Florida 32301
• Water Management Districts
  • South Florida Water Management District
    • Public Hearing of the Governing Board, South Florida Water Management District to amend the 2010 Florida Forever Work Plan, included as Chapter 6A; Volume II of the South Florida Environmental Report. The 2010 Florida Forever Work Plan (Volume II, ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Village Chambers, Village of Key Biscayne, 88 West McIntyre Street, Key Biscayne, FL 33149

7. Notices of Petitions and Dispositions Regarding Declaratory Stat

• Department of Health
  • Board of Massage Therapy
    • Robert M. Lyerly, Esq., on behalf of Peachtree Casualty Insurance Co.; The Petition asks whether an osteopathic physician who employs a massage therapist needs an establishment license and whether certain medical services are considered the practice ...
    • Robert N. Heath, Jr., Esq., on behalf of Baybridge Chiropractic Clinic, P.A.; The Petition, which was filed with the Board of Massage Therapy on December 10, 2009, asks whether the establishment license obtained by a Massage Therapist, subletting a ...
• Department of Community Affairs
  • Division of Housing and Community Development
    • Robert Dunn of the Collier County Building Review and Permitting Department, DCA09-DEC-121; The Commission determined that Sections 105.1 and 105.2, Florida Building Code, Building Volume (2007), require a permit for the replacement of a gas or ...
    • C.S. Breslauer on behalf of Bermuda Roof Co., Inc., DCA09-DEC-129,; The Commission determined that the Florida Building Code gives building officials authority to permit the use of a product if they determine that the product is equivalent to ...
    • Nick D’Andrea on behalf of the City of Tampa, Construction Services Division, DCA09-DEC-138,; The Commission determined that Section 301.1, Florida Building Code, Building Volume (2007), specifically identifies areas for training and skill ...
    • Mike Harris, on behalf of Sea Shutters, Inc., DCA09-DEC-254,; The Commission determined that Section 1609.1.2, Florida Building Code, Building Volume (2007 as amended 10/1/09) allows non-porous shutter systems to be designed to permit glass breakage,...
    • Mitch Thomas, DCA09-DEC-257,; The Commission determined that Sections 553.73, Florida Statues, and 101.4.1, Florida Building Code, Building Volume (2007 as amended 10/1/09), require a permit for the installation of low-voltage electrical systems for ...
    • Joseph Scofield on behalf of Advanced Manufacturing & Power Systems, Inc. (DCA09-DEC-260),; The Commission determined that the Petitioner’s proposed generator enclosures are buildings that are subject to the Florida Building Code.
    • Steven P. Clisset, President of Windstrips, LLC (DCA09-DEC-263),; The Commission determined that Petitioner’s product is not within the scope of Chapter 9B-72, F.A.C., but that use of the product may be permitted by local building officials pursuant ...

8. Notices Regarding Bids, Proposals and Purchasing

• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • School Board of Pasco County
    • Other Agencies and Organizations, School Board of Pasco County
• Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
  • Division of Aquaculture
    • Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Division of Aquaculture
• Department of Education
  • University of West Florida
    • Department of Education, University of West Florida

9. Miscellaneous

• Department of Environmental Protection
  • Office of the Secretary
    • Department of Environmental Protection, Office of the Secretary
• Department of Education
  • Departmental
    • Department of Education, Departmental
    • Department of Education, Departmental
• Department of Health
  • Board of Medicine
    • Department of Health, Board of Medicine
• Department of Transportation
  • Departmental
    • Department of Transportation, Departmental
• Water Management Districts
  • South Florida Water Management District
    • Water Management Districts, South Florida Water Management District
• Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles
  • Division of Motor Vehicles
    • Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles, Division of Motor Vehicles
    • Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles, Division of Motor Vehicles
    • Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles, Division of Motor Vehicles
    • Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles, Division of Motor Vehicles
    • Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles, Division of Motor Vehicles
• Department of Community Affairs
  • Division of Housing and Community Development
    • Department of Community Affairs, Division of Housing and Community Development