Vol. 32, No. 49 (12/08/2006)

1. Notices of Development of Proposed Rules and Negotiated Rulemaking

• Department of Health
  • Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy and Mental Health Counseling
    • The Board proposes the rule amendment to clarify how group supervision can be credited toward total supervision as required by Section 491.005, Florida Statutes.
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Board of Professional Surveyors and Mappers
    • The purpose and effect of this amendment is to update the existing language of this rule.
• Department of Financial Services
  • OIR – Insurance Regulation
    • Set forth standards of review for charges over $30.00.
• Department of Juvenile Justice
  • Residential Services
    • The rule establishes the standards and requirements for the administration, operation and implementation of the Intensive Residential Treatment (IRT) program for youth less than 13 years of age.
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Board of Professional Surveyors and Mappers
    • The purpose and effect of this amendment is to update the existing language in this rule.
• Department of Juvenile Justice
  • Staff Training
    • Amendments are intended to eliminate the previously authorized physical intervention technique identified as the “wrap-around to a single person takedown.”
• Department of Health
  • Board of Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology
    • The Board proposes a rule amendment to add an offense for which citation may be issued to implement an amendment to Section 456.072, F.S.
• Department of Corrections
  • Departmental
    • The purpose and effect of the proposed rule is to clarify that all food and beverages purchased by visitors shall be purchased and consumed in the visiting area.
• Water Management Districts
  • Suwannee River Water Management District
    • The purpose of the rule development is to update these sections of Chapter 40B-4, Florida Administrative Code, to adopt the most current version of the item incorporated by reference. The effect of the proposed rule amendments will update the ...
• Agency for Health Care Administration
  • Health Facility and Agency Licensing
    • The Agency proposes to adopt subsection 59A-3.2085(16), Florida Administrative Code, consistent with provisions of Section 408.0361, F.S. The statute provides for adoption of rules to establish a licensure process for interventional cardiology ...

2. Proposed Rules

• Department of Environmental Protection
  • Beaches and Coastal Systems
    • To clarify and/or update rule requirements and add or amend definitions.
      • Due of Comment: 12/29/2006
• Department of Health
  • Board of Osteopathic Medicine
    • The purpose and effect of the amendment is to update the rule to comply with new legislation regarding continuing education requirements relating to HIV/AIDS and domestic violence.
      • Due of Comment: 12/29/2006
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Board of Professional Engineers
    • Purpose and effect is to approve an additional education evaluation service for use by licensure applicants.
      • Due of Comment: 12/29/2006
    • Purpose and effect is to include state agencies in the same category as federal agencies.
      • Due of Comment: 12/29/2006
• Department of Health
  • Board of Psychology
    • The Board proposes to decrease the laws and fees examination fee.
      • Due of Comment: 12/29/2006
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Florida Real Estate Commission
    • the Board proposes the rule amendment to remove “and phone number” of the brokerage firm from advertising requirements.
      • Due of Comment: 12/29/2006
• Agency for Health Care Administration
  • Medicaid
    • The purpose of the proposed rule amendment is to incorporate by reference in rule Update January 2007 to the Florida Medicaid Visual Services Coverage and Limitations Handbook. The handbook update includes Medicaid coverage for eyeglasses for ...
      • Due of Comment: 12/29/2006
    • The purpose of the proposed rule amendment is to incorporate by reference Update January 2007 to the Florida Medicaid Optometric Services Coverage and Limitations Handbook. The handbook update includes Medicaid coverage for eyeglasses and for visual ...
      • Due of Comment: 12/29/2006
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Board of Professional Surveyors and Mappers
    • Purpose and effect for Rule 61G17-5.001, F.A.C., is to amend the continuing education requirements for reactivating an inactive license. Purpose and effect for Rule 61G17-5.0043, F.A.C., is to revise an incorrect citation.
      • Due of Comment: 12/29/2006
• Agency for Health Care Administration
  • Medicaid
    • Durable Medical Equipment and Medical Supply Services Provider Fee Schedules PURPOSE AND EFFECT: Rule 59G-4.071, F.A.C., is a new rule that will incorporate by reference the Florida Medicaid Durable Medical Equipment and Medical Supply Services ...
      • Due of Comment: 12/29/2006
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Board of Professional Surveyors and Mappers
    • Purpose and effect for Rule 61G17-3.0025, F.A.C., is to establish domestic degree equivalency criteria for applicants who graduated from a United States non-ABET accredited surveying and mapping degree program.
      • Due of Comment: 12/29/2006
• Department of Health
  • Board of Opticianry
    • The Board proposes to add language that may allow another member on the panel.
      • Due of Comment: 12/29/2006
• Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
  • Division of Standards
    • The purpose of amending Rule 5F-10.001, F.A.C., is to adopt the most recent version of the chemical and physical standards set forth in ASTM International for antifreeze (engine coolant) products and to alter the language so as to require all such ...
      • Due of Comment: 12/29/2006
• Department of Health
  • Board of Podiatric Medicine
    • The purpose and effect is to delete the continuing education requirement of one hour on the topic of HIV/AIDS and to add the requirement that no later than upon first renewal, all licensees must demonstrate completion of a continuing education ...
      • Due of Comment: 12/29/2006
  • Board of Nursing
    • The purpose of the rule amendment is to delete completion of English as a Second Language as a method to demonstrate competency because completion of that course has not been demonstrated to result in sufficient competency for safe nursing practice. ...
      • Due of Comment: 12/29/2006
  • Board of Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology
    • The Board proposes a rule amendment to address the educational requirements for a provisional license to implement amendments to Section 468.1155 F.S.
      • Due of Comment: 12/29/2006
    • The Board proposes a rule amendment to address professional employment experience requirements to implement amendments to Section 468.1165 F.S.
      • Due of Comment: 12/29/2006
    • The Board proposes a rule amendment to modify the requirements for licensure by endorsement.
      • Due of Comment: 12/29/2006
    • The Board proposes a rule amendment to address the educational requirements for audiology assistants to implement amendments to Section 468.1215 F.S.
      • Due of Comment: 12/29/2006
• Department of Corrections
  • Departmental
    • The purpose and effect of the proposed rule is to define authorized facial hair, provide that employees shall notify their supervisors in writing prior to either growing facial hair or removing previously authorized facial hair and require staff to ...
      • Due of Comment: 12/29/2006
    • The purpose and effect of the proposed rule is to provide that employees using a personal vehicle while on duty must have automobile insurance to include property or collision coverage in order to seek reimbursement for a deductible claim when the ...
      • Due of Comment: 12/29/2006
• Navigation Districts
  • Florida Inland Navigation District
    • The purpose of the proposed rule making is to include the following provisions in the program rule: Define the terms for project maintenance and publicly owned commercial or industrial waterway access; Update and correctly identify the required ...
      • Due of Comment: 12/29/2006
    • The purpose of the proposed rule making is to include the following provisions in the program rule: Define the terms for project maintenance and publicly owned commercial or industrial waterway access; Update and correctly identify the required ...
      • Due of Comment: 12/29/2006

3. Notices of Changes, Corrections and Withdrawals

• Department of Health
  • Board of Osteopathic Medicine
    • Forms and Instructions
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Board of Professional Surveyors and Mappers
    • Education
• Department of Revenue
  • Departmental
    • Public Inspection and Copying, Final Orders Required to be Indexed, Designation of Official Reporter, Numbering of Final Orders
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Electrical Contractors' Licensing Board
    • Reinstatement of Null and Void License Pursuant to Section 455.271(6)(b) of the Florida Statutes
    • Definitions
• Department of Education
  • State Board of Education
    • Student Performance Standards
• State Board of Administration
  • Departmental
    • Insurance Capital Build-Up Incentive Program
• Department of Management Services
  • Division of Retirement
    • Special Risk Class; Legislative Intent and Procedures
  • Enterprise Information Technology Services
    • Compliance
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Departmental
    • Continuing Education Renewal Requirements

4. Petitions and Dispositions Regarding Rule Variance or Waiver

• Department of Environmental Protection
  • Departmental
    • Notice of receipt of this petition for variances and waivers was published on the Department’s Website on January 6, 2006. On December 19, 2005, the Department received a petition from Black’s Island Utility Company, Inc., requesting a variance ...
  • Beaches and Coastal Systems
    • a variance or waiver, pursuant to Section 120.542, Florida Statutes, and Rule 28-104, F.A.C., from Thomas G. Tomasello, P.A., on behalf of John Smart, WL-868 AR-ATF. The property is located at 125 Seaward Dr., Santa Rosa Beach, in Walton County. The ...
• Public Service Commission
  • Departmental
    • Amended FAW Notice NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Florida Public Service Commission has received a petition from Town and Country Utilities Company, filed on September 26, 2006, in Docket No. 060602-SU, seeking a temporary waiver of Rules 25-30....
• Department of Health
  • Division of Environmental Health
    • Richard H. Bachelder, representing Advanced Drainage Systems, Inc., requesting a variance pursuant to Section 120.542, Florida Statutes. Specifically, the petitioner seeks a variance from subsection 64E-6.009(7) and subparagraph 64E-6.009(7)(a)4., ...
• Department of Law Enforcement
  • Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission
    • waiver received from Sharon Graham, on September 13, 2006. Notice of receipt of this petition was published in the F.A.W., Vol. 32, No. 42, October 20, 2006. No public comment was received. Petitioner requested a waiver of paragraph 11B-35.001(3)(c),...
    • waiver received from Osceola County Sheriff’s Office, on September 19, 2006. Notice of receipt of this petition was published in the F.A.W., Vol. 32, No. 42, October 20, 2006. No public comment was received. Petitioner requested a waiver of Rule 11B-...
    • waiver received from Charles Kline, on October 30, 2006. Notice of receipt of this petition was published in the F.A.W., Vol. 32, No. 45, November 9, 2006. No public comment was received. Petitioner requested a waiver of paragraph 11B-20.0016(1)(c), ...
• Water Management Districts
  • South Florida Water Management District
    • waiver from the City of Wilton Manors, Application No. 05-0513-5, for utilization of Works or Lands of the District known as the C-13 Canal, Broward County for proposed construction of a boat ramp, dock, pavilion, signage, asphalt parking, ...
    • waiver from Miami-Dade County Public Works Department, Application No. 06-0724-3, Permit (MOD) 1962, for utilization of Works or Lands of the District known as the C-1W Canal, Miami-Dade County for the replacement of S. W. 160th bridge and ...
    • variance from Pebb Enterprises University Bank Building LTD. (Pebb) for a project known as Isla Verde at Wellington (Isla Verde), located in Palm Beach County. The petition seeks relief from subsection 40E-4.101(2), F.A.C.
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Division of Hotels and Restaurants
    • Order Granting Variance Requests in response to a petition filed on August 4, 2006 and advertised in the F.A.W., Vol. 32, No. 35, by David Baskin of Otis Elevator regarding Kleman Plaza in Tallahassee (VW 2006-200). The petition sought waivers from ...
    • Order Granting Variance Request in response to a petition filed August 11, 2006 and advertised in the F.A.W., Vol. 32, No. 39, by Steve Powell of KONE, Inc. regarding Grand Residences in Panama City, FL (VW 2006-202). The variance granted a waiver ...
    • Order Granting Variance Request in response to a petition filed August 11, 2006 and advertised in the F.A.W., Vol. 32, No. 39, by Steve Powell of KONE, Inc. regarding Southern Resorts in Destin, FL (VW 2006-203). The variance granted a waiver from ...
    • Order Granting Variance Request in response to a petition filed August 11, 2006 and advertised in the F.A.W., Vol. 32, No. 39, by Steve Powell of KONE, Inc. regarding Boeing Building in Fort Walton Beach, FL (VW 2006-204). The variance granted a ...
    • Order Granting Variance Request in response to a petition filed August 11, 2006 and advertised in the F.A.W., Vol. 32, No. 39, by Steve Powell of KONE, Inc. regarding Avacos in Santa Rosa Beach, FL (VW 2006-205). The variance granted a waiver from ...
    • Order Granting Variance Request in response to a petition filed August 11, 2006 and advertised in the F.A.W., Vol. 32, No. 39, by Steve Powell of KONE, Inc. regarding Harbor Lights in Destin, FL (VW 2006-206). The variance granted a waiver from ...
    • Order Granting Variance Request in response to a petition filed August 11, 2006 and advertised in the F.A.W., Vol. 32, No. 39, by Steve Powell of KONE, Inc. regarding One Water Place T-1, T-2, T-3 in Destin, FL (VW 2006-207). The variance granted a ...
    • Order Granting Variance Requests in response to a petition filed on August 11, 2006 and advertised in the F.A.W., Vol. 32, No. 35 by William O. Williams III of Otis Elevator regarding Palm Coast Resort in Palm Coast (VW 2006-208). The petition ...
    • Order Granting Variance Requests in response to a petition filed on August 28, 2006 and advertised in the F.A.W., Vol. 32, No. 39 by David Baskin of Otis Elevator regarding Mayo Clinic Jacksonville - Stabile Vertical Expans in Jacksonville (VW 2006-...
    • Order Granting Variance Request in response to a petition filed August 29, 2006 and advertised in the F.A.W., Vol. 32, No. 39, by Steve Powell of KONE, Inc. regarding General Projection Systems in Lake Mary, FL (VW 2006-222). The variance granted a ...
    • Order Granting Variance Request in response to a petition filed August 29, 2006 and advertised in the F.A.W., Vol. 32, No. 39, by Steve Powell of KONE, Inc. regarding LaQuinta in Panama City Beach, FL (VW 2006-223). The variance granted a waiver ...
    • Order Granting Variance Request in response to a petition filed August 30, 2006 and advertised in the F.A.W., Vol. 32, No. 39, by Steve Powell of KONE, Inc. regarding Snug Harbor in Pensacola, FL (VW 2006-224). The variance granted a waiver from ...
    • Order Granting Variance Request in response to a petition filed August 30, 2006 and advertised in the F.A.W., Vol. 32, No. 39, by Steve Powell of KONE, Inc. regarding Harborwalk Village in Destin, FL (VW 2006-225). The variance granted a waiver from ...
    • Order Granting Variance Request in response to a petition filed August 30, 2006 and advertised in the F.A.W., Vol. 32, No. 39, by Steve Powell of KONE, Inc. regarding Mid Bay Marina in Destin, FL (VW 2006-226). The variance granted a waiver from ...
    • Order Granting Variance Requests in response to a petition filed on August 21, 2006 and advertised in the F.A.W., Vol. 32, No. 39, by William O. Williams III of Otis Elevator regarding Mayo Clinic Hospital Addition in Jacksonville (VW 2006-230). The ...
    • Granting Variance Request in response to a petition filed September 29, 2006 and advertised in the F.A.W., Vol. 32, No. 42, by Lee Rigby of Vertical Assessment Associates. regarding Collier County Courthouse in Naples, FL (VW 2006-244). The variance ...
    • Granting Emergency Variance Request in response to a petition filed on October 11, 2006, (as advertised in the F.A.W., Vol. 32, No. 43) by Johnny Lamkin of Schindler Elevator. regarding Faith Lutheran Church in Eustis, FL (VW 2006-254), seeking a ...
    • Granting Emergency Variance Request in response to a petition filed October 18, 2006 and advertised in the F.A.W., Vol. 32, No. 44, by William Snyder of Florida Certified Elevator Inspections, Inc. regarding Captain Kosmakos Seafood House in ...
    • Variance from ASME A.17.1, Sections 2.1.3.1.2(b)(1), and ASME A17.2, Section 2.29.2, as adopted by Chapter 3001.2, 2004 Florida Building Code which prohibit the locating the elevator motor in the hoistway, require hands-on access to the governor and ...
    • Variance from Rules 2.1.1.2, 2.1.1.3, 2.7.6, 2.20.1, and 2.20.9, A.S.M.E. 17.1, 2000 edition, as adopted by Chapter 3001.2, 2004 Florida Building Code, which require a machine room, steel ropes and non welded terminations, from leLainya Koutebera of ...
    • Variance from Rule 2.7.4.1, A.S.M.E. 17.1, 2000 edition, as adopted by Chapter 3001.2, 2004 Florida Building Code, which requires 7 ft. of clearance in machine spaces from Robert Gerdt of Otis Elevator Company. The Petitioner is requesting a ...
    • Variance from ASME A.17.1, Sections 2.1.3.1.2(b)(1), and ASME A17.2, Section 2.29.2, as adopted by Chapter 3001.2, 2004 Florida Building Code which prohibit the locating the elevator motor in the hoistway, require hands-on access to the governor and ...
    • a Routine Variance for subsections 61C-4.010(1) and 61C-4.010(6), Florida Administrative Code from Hospitality Solutions of Orlando. The above referenced F.A.C. addresses food supplies, food protection, and physical facilities-except as specifically ...
    • a Routine Variance for subsection 61C-4.010(7), Florida Administrative Code from King Wok of Jacksonville located in St. Augustine. The above referenced F.A.C. states each public food service establishment shall maintain a minimum of one public ...
    • an Emergency Variance for paragraph 61C-4.010(7)(b), Florida Administrative Code from Run Around Sue’s located in Vero Beach. The above referenced F.A.C. states places serving food or drink on a take-out, carry-out or delivery basis only which ...

5. Notices of Meetings, Workshops and Public Hearings

• Executive Office of the Governor
  • Departmental
    • The primary objectives of this ninth meeting of the Council will be continuing business of the Council's legislative mandate.; December 12, 2006 - 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.; The Capitol, 21st Floor, Room 2103, Media Conference Room
      • Hearing Meeting: The Capitol, 21st Floor, Room 2103, Media Conference Room
    • The primary objectives of this tenth meeting of the Council will be continuing business of the Council's legislative mandate.; December 19, 2006 - 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.; Department of Business and Professional Regulation Board Room, 1940 N. Monroe ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Department of Business and Professional Regulation Board Room, 1940 N. Monroe Street, Tallahassee, FL 32399
• Space Florida
  • Departmental
    • Space Florida Board of Directors Spaceport Operations Committee. Call in number: (650)429-3300, Meeting Number: 689 277 641; Monday, December 11, 2006, 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.; The Astronauts Memorial Foundation, The Center for Space Education, ...
      • Hearing Meeting: The Astronauts Memorial Foundation, The Center for Space Education, Space Florida, Mail Code: SPFL, State Road 405, Building M6-306, Room # 9030, Kennedy Space Center, FL 32899
    • Space Florida Board of Directors Business Development Committee Call in number: (650)429-3300, Meeting Number: 683 375 672 ; Wednesday, December 13, 2006, 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. ; The Astronauts Memorial Foundation, The Center for Space ...
      • Hearing Meeting: The Astronauts Memorial Foundation, The Center for Space Education, Space Florida, Mail Code: SPFL, State Road 405, Building M6-306, Room # 9030, Kennedy Space Center, FL 32899
    • Space Florida Board of Directors Education, Research & Development, and Workforce Committee Call in number: (650)429-3300, Meeting Number: 687 456 427 ; Friday, December 15, 2006, 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.; The Astronauts Memorial Foundation, The ...
      • Hearing Meeting: The Astronauts Memorial Foundation, The Center for Space Education, Space Florida, Mail Code: SPFL, State Road 405, Building M6-306, Room # 9030, Kennedy Space Center, FL 32899
• Department of Health
  • Board of Psychology
    • Probable Cause Panel Meeting. The meet me number may be obtained by contacting the Department of Health, Medical Therapies Psychology, 4052 Bald Cypress Way, Bin C05, Tallahassee, Fl 32399-3255 or (850) 245-4373 ext. 3467; December 12, 2006 ...
      • Hearing Meeting: CCOC, 4042 Bald Cypress Way, Tallahassee, FL 32399
• Regional Utility Authorities
  • Tampa Bay Water - A Regional Water Supply Authority
    • Regular Meeting of the Board of Directors; Monday, December 16, 2006 at 9:00 a.m.; 2575 Enterprise Road Clearwater, FL 33763
      • Hearing Meeting: 2575 Enterprise Road Clearwater, FL 33763
• Water Management Districts
  • Southwest Florida Water Management District
    • HILLSBOROUGH RIVER BASIN BOARD MEETING - Consider Basin business; Monday, December 11, 2006, 9:00 a.m.; Tampa Service Office, 7601 US Highway 301 North, Tampa
      • Hearing Meeting: Tampa Service Office, 7601 US Highway 301 North, Tampa
    • MANASOTA BASIN BOARD MEETING - Consideration of Basin business including the amendment of the Manasota Basin fiscal year 2007 budget to include $329,331 in unanticipated revenue from the Water Protection & Sustainability Trust Fund for the Peace ...
      • Hearing Meeting: SWFWMD Sarasota Service Office, 6750 Fruitville Road, Sarasota
    • WITHLACOOCHEE RIVER BASIN BOARD MEETING - Consider Basin business ; Thursday, December 14, 2006, 9:00 a.m.; District Headquarters, 2379 Broad Street, Brooksville
      • Hearing Meeting: District Headquarters, 2379 Broad Street, Brooksville
    • COASTAL RIVERS BASIN BOARD MEETING - Consider Basin business ; Thursday, December 14, 2006, 1:00 p.m.; District Headquarters, 2379 Broad Street, Brooksville
      • Hearing Meeting: District Headquarters, 2379 Broad Street, Brooksville
    • PEACE RIVER BASIN BOARD MEETING - Consideration of Basin business including the amendment of the Peace River Basin fiscal year 2007 budget to include $121,807 in unanticipated revenue from the Water Protection & Sustainability Trust Fund for the ...
      • Hearing Meeting: SWFWMD Bartow Service Office, 170 Century Boulevard, Bartow
    • FLORIDA AG EXPO - Governing and Basin Board members may attend to discuss research and demonstrate equipment ; Friday & Saturday, December 8 and 9, 2006; UF/IFAS Gulf Coast Research and Education Center, 14625 CR 672, Wimauma, Florida
      • Hearing Meeting: UF/IFAS Gulf Coast Research and Education Center, 14625 CR 672, Wimauma, Florida
• Department of Environmental Protection
  • Departmental
    • The Florida Oceans and Coastal Resources Council will work to finalize the Aquaculture Pilot report and the FY 2007-2008 Research Plan.; December 15, 2006; 8:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.; (850) 410-0967, Confirmation #60B 1127
      • Hearing Meeting: (850) 410-0967, Confirmation #60B 1127
• Department of Legal Affairs
  • Departmental
    • Finance and Budget Committee. NOTE: In the absence of quorum, items on this agenda will be discussed as workshop, and notes will be recorded although no formal action will be taken. If you have any questions, please call (850)414-3300.; December 13,...
      • Hearing Meeting: Please call (850)414-3300 for instructions on participation.
• Regional Planning Councils
  • Tampa Bay Regional Planning Council
    • MEETING: Executive/Budget Committee: To conduct the regular business of the Executive/Budget Committee. DATE AND TIME: Monday, January 8, 2007, 10:00 a.m. PLACE: 4000 Gateway Centre Blvd., Suite 100; Pinellas Park, FL 33782. (Please call to ...
      • Hearing Meeting: 4000 Gateway Centre Blvd., Suite 100; Pinellas Park, FL 33782. (Please call to confirm date, time and location.)
    • Tampa Bay Regional Planning Council Meeting - to conduct the regular business of the Tampa Bay regional Planning Council.; Monday, January 8, 2007, 10:00 a.m.; 4000 Gateway Centre Blvd. #100; Pinellas Park, FL 33782
      • Hearing Meeting: 4000 Gateway Centre Blvd. #100; Pinellas Park, FL 33782
    • TBRPC Legislative Committee Meeting To conduct the regular business of the TBRPC Legislative Committee; Wednesday, January 3, 2007, 9:30 am. (Please call to confirm date, time and location.); 4000 Gateway Centre Blvd. #100; Pinellas Park, FL 33782
      • Hearing Meeting: 4000 Gateway Centre Blvd. #100; Pinellas Park, FL 33782
    • Agency on Bay Management Meeting - To conduct the regular business of the Agency on Bay Management.; Thursday, January 11, 2007, 9:00 am (Please call to confirm date, time and location.); 4000 Gateway Centre Blvd. #100; Pinellas Park, FL 33782
      • Hearing Meeting: 4000 Gateway Centre Blvd. #100; Pinellas Park, FL 33782
    • Clearinghouse Review Committee Meeting - To conduct the regular business of the Clearinghouse Review Committee.; Monday, January 22, 2007, 9:30 am (Please call to confirm date, time and location.); 4000 Gateway Centre Blvd. #100; Pinellas Park, FL ...
      • Hearing Meeting: 4000 Gateway Centre Blvd. #100; Pinellas Park, FL 33782
    • Executive/Budget Committee Meeting - To conduct the regular business of the Executive/Budget Committee.; Monday, January 8, 2007, 9:00 a.m. (Please call to confirm date, time and location.); 4000 Gateway Centre Blvd. #100; Pinellas Park, FL 33782
      • Hearing Meeting: 4000 Gateway Centre Blvd. #100; Pinellas Park, FL 33782
• Department of Environmental Protection
  • Departmental
    • The Caloosahatchee/St. Lucie Rivers Cooridor Advisory Committee will be meeting to discuss environmental matters within the cooridor.; December 21, 2006, 10 a.m. until completed; Okeechobee Shrine Club, 1855 SW 53rd Street (Highway 78 West), ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Okeechobee Shrine Club, 1855 SW 53rd Street (Highway 78 West), Okeechobee, Florida 34974.
• Florida Commission on Offender Review
  • Departmental
    • Regularly scheduled meeting for all Parole, Conditional Release, Conditional Medical Release, Addiction Recovery and Control Release matters as well as other Commission business.; Wednesday, December 20, 2006, 9:00 a.m.; Florida Parole Commission, ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Florida Parole Commission, 2601 Blair Stone Road, Bldg. C, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-2450
• Department of Citrus
  • Departmental
    • There will be a meeting to discuss grapefruit juice drug interaction initiative including history, research, public relations, next steps, and any other issues that may properly come before the Committee.; Tuesday, December 19, 2006, 1:00 p.m.; ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Florida Department of Citrus, 1115 East Memorial Blvd., Lakeland, FL
• Florida Commission on Offender Review
  • Departmental
    • Regularly scheduled meeting for all Parole, Conditional Release, Conditional Medical Release, Addiction Recovery and Control Release Matters as well as other Commission business.; Friday, December 22, 2006, 9:00 a.m., Emergency vote as needed.; ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Florida Parole Commission, 2601 Blair Stone Road, Bldg. C, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-2450
• Department of Financial Services
  • OIR – Insurance Regulation
    • Southern Oak Insurance Company has requested a 30.2% average statewide rate increase with regard to homeowners policies. The requested rate increase is not uniform and some areas are subject to a higher rate increase than other areas. Florida ...
      • Hearing Meeting: 401 Senate Office Building, Tallahassee, Florida (adjacent to The Capitol).
    • Citizens Property Insurance Corporation’s filing regarding the reduction and/or exclusion of sinkhole coverage. The statewide average rate decrease in the filing is 7.6%. The requested rate decrease is not uniform and some areas are subject to a ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Spartan Manor, 6121 Massachusetts Ave., New Port Richey, FL 34653
• Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
  • Division of Marketing and Development
    • Board Meeting. The purpose of this meeting is to conduct the general business of the Florida Tropical Fruit Advisory Council.; Thursday, December 14, 2006, 10:00 a.m.; Miami-Dade Extension Office, 18710 S. W. 288 Street, Homestead, FL 33030
      • Hearing Meeting: Miami-Dade Extension Office, 18710 S. W. 288 Street, Homestead, FL 33030
• Department of Education
  • University of South Florida
    • Agenda items to be discussed include: CKF Sustainability, SCHIP Reauthorization, Membership expansion, RWJF site visit, and outreach and enrollment in Florida KidCare.; December 12, 2006, 10:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.; The Lawton and Rhea Chiles Center for ...
      • Hearing Meeting: The Lawton and Rhea Chiles Center for Healthy Mothers and Babies at the University of South Florida, in the Bilirakis Room
  • Division of Florida Colleges
    • Discussion of Presidential Search Process.; December 8, 2006, 12:00 Noon (CST); Private Dining Room, Student Union East
      • Hearing Meeting: Private Dining Room, Student Union East
    • Discussion of fund raising for the Camp Helen Environmental Education Center project.; December 6, 2006, 3:00 p.m. (CST); Room 206, Administrative Building
      • Hearing Meeting: Room 206, Administrative Building
• Department of Transportation
  • Departmental
    • This hearing is being held to afford interested persons the opportunity to express their views concerning the location, conceptual design, and natural and human environmental effects of Financial Project I.D. No.: 229394-1, otherwise known as the SR ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Town of Jupiter Community Center, Auditorium, 210 Military Trail, Jupiter, Florida 33458
• Department of Citrus
  • Departmental
    • The Commission will address issues pertaining to budget items and revisions, contracts, advertising programs, balanced scorecards, licensing, rulemaking, and other matters generally addressed during monthly meetings of the Commission. The ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Florida Department of Citrus, 1115 East Memorial Blvd., Lakeland, FL
• Executive Office of the Governor
  • Departmental
    • To discuss proposals for making production funds available for films and television shows shot in Florida. Should any person wish to appeal any decision made with respect to the above referenced meeting, he/she may need to ensure verbatim recording ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Call In #: 1(888)808-6959, Conference Code: 4104765. Governor’s Office of Film and Entertainment, The Capitol, Suite 2001, Tallahassee, FL 32399-0001
    • Evaluating how digital media might be addressed in the current tax credit proposal. Compare other states. How they define and promote digital media. Should any person wish to appeal any decision made with respect to the above referenced meeting, he/...
      • Hearing Meeting: Call In #: 1(888)808-6959, Conference Code: 4104765. Governor’s Office of Film and Entertainment, The Capitol, Suite 2001, Tallahassee, FL 32399-0001
    • Evaluate proposals to make the tax credit incentive program work for Florida’s indigenous filmmakers. Should any person wish to appeal any decision made with respect to the above referenced meeting, he/she may need to ensure verbatim recording of ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Call In #: 1(888)808-6959, Conference Code: 4104765. Governor’s Office of Film and Entertainment, The Capitol, Suite 2001, Tallahassee, FL 32399-0001
    • Evaluating final topics of the tax credit proposal. Should any person wish to appeal any decision made with respect to the above referenced meeting, he/she may need to ensure verbatim recording of the proceedings in order to provide a record for ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Call In #: 1(888)808-6959, Conference Code: 4104765. Governor’s Office of Film and Entertainment, The Capitol, Suite 2001, Tallahassee, FL 32399-0001
    • Florida property tax structure and procedures; public testimony regarding property taxation in Florida.; December 15, 2006, 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.; Room 110, Senate Office Building, The Capitol, Tallahassee, Florida
      • Hearing Meeting: Room 110, Senate Office Building, The Capitol, Tallahassee, Florida
• Regional Planning Councils
  • South Florida Regional Planning Council
    • Monthly Business Meeting. The Regional Business Alliance is comprised of business leaders from Miami-Dade, Broward, and Palm Beach counties, including members of the South Florida Regional Transportation Authority.; Wednesday, December 13, 2006, 2:...
      • Hearing Meeting: Sun-Sentinel, 3333 South Congress Avenue, Delray Beach, Florida
  • Treasure Coast Regional Planning Council
    • To conduct a meeting of the Treasure Coast Regional Planning Council Nominating Committee.; December 15, 2006, 8:30 a.m.; Wolf High, Technology Center, Indian River Community College Chastain Campus, 2400 S. E. Salerno Road, Stuart, FL 34997
      • Hearing Meeting: Wolf High, Technology Center, Indian River Community College Chastain Campus, 2400 S. E. Salerno Road, Stuart, FL 34997
    • To conduct the Annual meeting of the Council.; December 15, 2006, 9:00 a.m.; Wolf High, Technology Center, Indian River Community College Chastain Campus, 2400 S.E. Salerno Road, Stuart, FL 34997
      • Hearing Meeting: Wolf High, Technology Center, Indian River Community College Chastain Campus, 2400 S.E. Salerno Road, Stuart, FL 34997
• Regional Transportation Authorities
  • South Florida Regional Transportation Authority
    • Regional Transportation Authority, Evaluation/Selection Committee for RFP No. 06-112 “Commuter Rail Operations for SFRTA’s Commuter Rail System”; December 18, 2006, 2:00 p.m. PLACE: Main Conference Room, South Florida Regional Transportation ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Main Conference Room, South Florida Regional Transportation Authority, Administration Building, 800 N. W. 33rd Street, Pompano Beach, FL 33064 Any person who decides to appeal any decision made by the South Florida Regional Transportation Authority with respect to any matter considered at these meetings, will need a record of the proceedings, and that, for such purpose, he/she may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact the Executive Office at (954)788-7915. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Section 286.26, Florida Statutes, persons with disabilities needing special accommodation to participate in these proceeding, must at least 48 hours prior to the meeting, provide a written request directed to: Executive Office, 800 N. W. 33rd Street, Suite 100, Pompano Beach, FL 33064, or telephone (954)942-7245 for assistance; if hearing impaired, telephone 1(800)273-7545 (TTY) for assistance.
• Water Management Districts
  • South Florida Water Management District
    • GENERAL SUBJECT MATTER TO BE CONSIDERED: The purpose of this meeting is to discuss the East Central Florida Transient Model Peer Review. Persons with disabilities who need assistance may contact the Director, Governing Board and Executive ...
      • Hearing Meeting: B-2, 2N Pine Island Sound CR., South Florida Water Management District Headquarters, 3301 Gun Club Road, West Palm Beach, FL
    • The purpose of this meeting is to discuss the East Central Florida Transient Model Peer Review. Persons with disabilities who need assistance may contact the Director, Governing Board and Executive Services, (561)682-6371, at least two business ...
      • Hearing Meeting: B-2, 2N Pine Island Sound CR., South Florida Water Management District Headquarters, 3301 Gun Club Road, West Palm Beach, FL
    • The purpose of this meeting is to discuss the East Central Florida Transient Model Peer Review. Persons with disabilities who need assistance may contact the Director, Governing Board and Executive Services, (561)682-6371, at least two business ...
      • Hearing Meeting: B-2, 3N Upper Chain of Lakes Conference Room, South Florida Water Management District Headquarters, 3301 Gun Club Road, West Palm Beach, FL
    • The purpose of this meeting is to discuss the East Central Florida Transient Model Peer Review. Persons with disabilities who need assistance may contact the Director, Governing Board and Executive Services, (561)682-6371, at least two business ...
      • Hearing Meeting: B-2, 3N Upper Chain of Lakes Conference Room, South Florida Water Management District Headquarters, 3301 Gun Club Road, West Palm Beach, FL
    • The purpose of this meeting is to discuss the East Central Florida Transient Model Peer Review. Persons with disabilities who need assistance may contact the Director, Governing Board and Executive Services, (561)682-6371, at least two business ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Thursday, January 4, 2007, 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
    • The purpose of this meeting is to discuss the East Central Florida Transient Model Peer Review. Persons with disabilities who need assistance may contact the Director, Governing Board and Executive Services, (561)682-6371, at least two business ...
      • Hearing Meeting: -2, 3N Upper Chain of Lakes Conference Room, South Florida Water Management District Headquarters, 3301 Gun Club Road, West Palm Beach, FL
    • Conflict Resolution Board Meeting.; January 5, 2007, Room 3A; January 8, 2007, Room 3B; January 22, 2007, Room 3A; January 23, 2007, Room 3A; February 5, 2007, Room 3A; February 6, 2007, Room 3A; February 20, 2007, 2B; February 21, 2007, Everglades; ...
      • Hearing Meeting: South Florida Water Management District Headquarters, Building B-1, 3301 Gun Club Road, West Palm Beach, Florida 33406
    • Meeting of the Lake Belt Mitigation Committee (LBMC), created pursuant to Section 373.41492, Florida Statutes. The January 12, 2007 and the February 16, 2007 meeting will be to discuss a variety of Lake Belt issues including one hour set aside to ...
      • Hearing Meeting: The South Florida Water Management District, 2-B Bridge Conference Room in Building B-1, 3301 Gun Club Road, West Palm Beach, Florida. Conference Call Number: (561)682-6700 or toll free Number 1(866)433-6299, Meeting ID #8887
• Commission for the Transportation Disadvantaged
  • Departmental
    • To hear and respond to a grievance regarding Transportation Disadvantaged eligibility in Duval County.; Friday, December 15, 2006, 9:30 a.m. – until completion; Commission Business Office, 2740 Centerview Drive, Room 308, Tallahassee, FL 32301, (850)...
      • Hearing Meeting: Commission Business Office, 2740 Centerview Drive, Room 308, Tallahassee, FL 32301, (850)410-5700, Conference Call Number: (850)414-4976, Toll-free 1(866)374-3368, extension 4976
• Agency for Health Care Administration
  • Departmental
    • To study and make recommendations on the development and implementation of a Florida health information infrastructure including a strategy for promoting the use of electronic health records. Any person requiring a special accommodation at this ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Anyone interested in participating may telephone (641)793-7500 / Pass Code: 9701442#
• Department of Health
  • Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy and Mental Health Counseling
    • Probable Cause Panel Meeting.; December 15, 2006, 9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.; Telephone Number: 1(888)808-6959 when prompted enter Conference Code 2453454.
      • Hearing Meeting: Telephone Number: 1(888)808-6959 when prompted enter Conference Code 2453454.
  • Board of Nursing
    • For cases previously heard by the panel. Any person requiring special accommodations at this meeting because of a disability or physical impairment should contact the Board at (850)245-4125, at least 48 hours prior to the meeting. If you are a ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Department of Health, Tallahassee at Meet Me Number (850)921-6513
  • Departmental
    • Continued discussion of issues relating to correctional health care in the Florida Department of Corrections.; December 14, 2006, 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.; Phone Number: 1(888)808-6959 (Toll Free), Conference Code: 2454583. Correctional Medical ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Phone Number: 1(888)808-6959 (Toll Free), Conference Code: 2454583. Correctional Medical Authority, 4030 Esplanade Way, 2nd Floor, Room 258, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-1732, (850)245-4557
• Department of Children and Families
  • Departmental
    • Alliance meeting.; December 8, 2006, 8:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.; St. Lucie County Department of Health, 5150 N. W. Milner Drive, Port St. Lucie, Florida 34983
      • Hearing Meeting: St. Lucie County Department of Health, 5150 N. W. Milner Drive, Port St. Lucie, Florida 34983
  • Economic Self-Sufficiency Program
    • Supportive Housing Committee of the Council on Homelessness.; December 14, 2006, 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.; Conference Call #:1(888)808-6959, Conference Code: 9229760
      • Hearing Meeting: Conference Call #:1(888)808-6959, Conference Code: 9229760
  • Mental Health Program
    • Florida Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) Board Meeting • The purpose of this meeting will be the following: • Report of Select Committee on Criminal Justice • AHCA Update • Mental Health Transformation ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Fort Lauderdale Marriott North, 6650 North Andrews Avenue, Room Cypress D, Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33309
• Department of Financial Services
  • Division of Workers' Compensation
    • General business meeting to discuss operations of the Property and Casualty Joint Underwriting Association.; Friday, December 15, 2006, 10:00 a.m.; Persons wishing to participate may contact Lisa Stoutamire, (850)681-2003 for conference call ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Persons wishing to participate may contact Lisa Stoutamire, (850)681-2003 for conference call instructions
• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • Departmental
    • Research Park survey and environmental report, executive director status, CBIR update, lease status, Conceptual Master Plan, signage, election of officers, and such other business as the Authority may deem appropriate.; Tuesday, December 12, 2006, 1:...
      • Hearing Meeting: University of Florida Indian River Research and Education Center, 2199 South Rock Road, Fort Pierce, Florida
    • Performance Measures issue and other budget issues as necessary.; Thursday, December 14, 2006, 11:00 a.m.; Telephonic
      • Hearing Meeting: Telephonic
    • Government Affairs Committee meeting.; Thursday, December 14, 2006, 10:30 a.m. – 12:00 Noon; Offices of Roetzel & Andress, 225 S. Adams St., Ste. 250, Tallahassee, FL 32301, (727)556-3314
      • Hearing Meeting: Offices of Roetzel & Andress, 225 S. Adams St., Ste. 250, Tallahassee, FL 32301, (727)556-3314
    • Governance Committee meeting.; Thursday, December 14, 2006, 12:30 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.; Offices of Roetzel & Andress, 225 S. Adams St., Ste. 250, Tallahassee, FL 32301, (727)556-3314
      • Hearing Meeting: Offices of Roetzel & Andress, 225 S. Adams St., Ste. 250, Tallahassee, FL 32301, (727)556-3314
    • Board of Directors’ Meeting.; Wednesday, December 20, 2006, 1:00 p.m.; Department of Financial Services, 200 E. Gaines Street, Larson Building, Rm. 101B, Tallahassee, FL 32399
      • Hearing Meeting: Department of Financial Services, 200 E. Gaines Street, Larson Building, Rm. 101B, Tallahassee, FL 32399

6. Notices of Petitions and Dispositions Regarding Declaratory Stat

• Department of Financial Services
  • Division of State Fire Marshal
    • Todd Spear, Fire Marshal, Tampa Fire Rescue filed November 1, 2006.; The Petition requests an interpretation of Chapter 633, Florida Statutes, and Rule 69A-58.008(a), Florida Administrative Code, relating to their applicability to private, public ...
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Division of Florida Condominiums, Timeshares and Mobile Homes
    • In Re: Petition for Declaratory Statement, Janet S. Cameron as Trustee of the Janet S. Cameron Revocable Trust, 700 West Condominium Association, Inc.; Docket No. 2006045392; Declined because of factual dispute between the parties, which may not be ...
    • In Re: Petition for Declaratory Statement, Gardens V at Waterside Village Condominium Association, Inc.; Docket No. 2006062410; Whether the Gardens V at Waterside Village Association may retroactively adopt and impose hurricane shutter ...
  • Board of Accountancy
    • C. Douglas Bronson, CPA, PA.; The petitioner seeks how the Board defines the terms “execute” and “have custody” as listed on page 8 in the “Standards for Determining Independence in the Practice of Public Accountancy for CPAs Practicing Public ...
• Department of Financial Services
  • OIR – Insurance Regulation
    • from Jenkins & Gilchrist, a professional corporation out of Dallas, Texas, on behalf of Handy Hardware Wholesale, Inc.,

7. Notices Regarding Bids, Proposals and Purchasing

• Department of Environmental Protection
  • Departmental
    • Department of Environmental Protection, Departmental
• Department of Management Services
  • Division of Facilities Management
    • Department of Management Services, Division of Facilities Management
    • Department of Management Services, Division of Facilities Management
    • Department of Management Services, Division of Facilities Management
• Department of Education
  • Florida Agriculture and Mechanical University
    • Department of Education, Florida Agriculture and Mechanical University
  • University of South Florida
    • Department of Education, University of South Florida
  • Florida Atlantic University
    • Department of Education, Florida Atlantic University
  • School Districts
    • Department of Education, School Districts
    • Department of Education, School Districts
    • Department of Education, School Districts
    • Department of Education, School Districts
• Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles
  • Departmental
    • Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles, Departmental
• Expressway Authorities
  • Orlando-Orange County Expressway Authority
    • Expressway Authorities, Orlando-Orange County Expressway Authority
• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • Departmental
    • Other Agencies and Organizations, Departmental
    • Other Agencies and Organizations, Departmental
    • Other Agencies and Organizations, Departmental

8. Miscellaneous

• Administration Commission
  • Departmental
    • Administration Commission, Departmental
• Department of Environmental Protection
  • Departmental
    • Department of Environmental Protection, Departmental
• Agency for Health Care Administration
  • Certificate of Need
    • Agency for Health Care Administration, Certificate of Need
• Department of Environmental Protection
  • Departmental
    • Department of Environmental Protection, Departmental
• Department of Community Affairs
  • Division of Housing and Community Development
    • Department of Community Affairs, Division of Housing and Community Development
• Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles
  • Division of Motor Vehicles
    • Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles, Division of Motor Vehicles
    • Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles, Division of Motor Vehicles
    • Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles, Division of Motor Vehicles
    • Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles, Division of Motor Vehicles
    • Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles, Division of Motor Vehicles
    • Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles, Division of Motor Vehicles
    • Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles, Division of Motor Vehicles
    • Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles, Division of Motor Vehicles
    • Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles, Division of Motor Vehicles
    • Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles, Division of Motor Vehicles
    • Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles, Division of Motor Vehicles
    • Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles, Division of Motor Vehicles
    • Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles, Division of Motor Vehicles
    • Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles, Division of Motor Vehicles
    • Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles, Division of Motor Vehicles
    • Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles, Division of Motor Vehicles
• Agency for Health Care Administration
  • Medicaid
    • Agency for Health Care Administration, Medicaid
• Department of Health
  • Board of Nursing
    • Department of Health, Board of Nursing
    • Department of Health, Board of Nursing
    • Department of Health, Board of Nursing
    • Department of Health, Board of Nursing
  • Board of Pharmacy
    • Department of Health, Board of Pharmacy
• Department of Financial Services
  • FSC - Financial Institution Regulation
    • Department of Financial Services, FSC - Financial Institution Regulation