Vol. 34, No. 5 (02/01/2008)

1. Notices of Development of Proposed Rules and Negotiated Rulemaking

• Department of Juvenile Justice
  • Staff Training
    • The rule amendments expand and specify pre-service and in-service training requirements, and provide more uniform descriptions of training topics.
• Department of Legal Affairs
  • Departmental
    • The agency proposes the development of rule amendments to address an increase in the standard fee schedule with regard to attorney services.
• Water Management Districts
  • Southwest Florida Water Management District
    • The purpose and effect of the proposed rule amendments is to clarify when an Environmental Resource Permit is required by removing the distinction between a “surface water management system” and a “new surface water management system”. The ...
• Department of Corrections
  • Departmental
    • The purpose and effect of the proposed rule is to amend Rule 33-602.101, F.A.C., to identify what constitutes class A, B, and C uniforms for inmates; when inmates shall wear class A uniforms; when inmates are permitted to wear class B and C uniforms;...
• Water Management Districts
  • Southwest Florida Water Management District
    • To amend Chapter 40D-8, Florida Administrative Code, to establish minimum levels for the next set of priority lakes pursuant to Section 373.042, Florida Statutes, and to establish guidance levels for those lakes.
• Department of Children and Families
  • Agency for Persons with Disabilities
    • These procedural rules comply with 42 CFR Chapter IV, Subpart E, which requires that Medicaid agencies be responsible for maintaining a hearing system that meets the federal requirements of that section.
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Florida Real Estate Commission
    • The purpose of this notice is to review for possible changes to bring the rules into compliance with statutory changes.
• Department of Financial Services
  • OIR – Insurance Regulation
    • To remove the 24-month nursing home coverage requirement for long term care insurance policies sold after July 1, 2006, and to state that a long term care insurance policy shall be incontestable after two years.
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Construction Industry Licensing Board
    • The Board proposes the rule amendment to add language to clarify disciplinary actions to be taken for failure to attend a continuing education seminar and to provide verification of attendance.

2. Proposed Rules

• Department of Community Affairs
  • Division of Housing and Community Development
    • Modify, enhance and clarify cost effective means to incorporate mitigation related elements in existing buildings that are subject to permitted work.
      • Due of Comment: 2/22/2008
• Department of Corrections
  • Departmental
    • The purpose and effect of the proposed rule is to amend form DC1-201, Invoice for Production of Records for clarity regarding redaction of confidential and/or exempt material.
      • Due of Comment: 2/22/2008
    • The purpose and effect of the proposed rule is to amend Form DC6-127, Checklist for Transfers to Work Release Centers, for clarity.
      • Due of Comment: 2/22/2008
• Department of Health
  • Division of Environmental Health
    • The purpose of this proposed rulemaking is to promulgate rules that establishing the means for which and intervals at which children less than 72 months of age should receive a blood-lead screen, pursuant to the requirements of Section 381.985, FS. ...
      • Due of Comment: 2/22/2008
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Board of Veterinary Medicine
    • The proposed rule amendment clarifies the department’s role relating to the decision of reinspection.
      • Due of Comment: 2/22/2008
    • The proposed rule amendment removes the condition of continuing education for renewal of an active license as a requirement for licensure by endorsement.
      • Due of Comment: 2/22/2008
    • The proposed rule amendment corrects the cited manual reference from “Physician’s Manual” to “Practitioner’s Manual”.
      • Due of Comment: 2/22/2008
• Florida Housing Finance Corporation
  • Departmental
    • The purpose of this Rule Chapter is to establish the procedures by which the Corporation shall: (1) Administer the Application process, determine loan amounts, make and service mortgage loans for new construction or rehabilitation of affordable ...
      • Due of Comment: 2/22/2008
• Department of Military Affairs
  • Departmental
    • The purpose of the proposed rule is to establish an application form to be used by all applicants requesting assistance from the Family Readiness Program, with the effect of ensuring that all applications for assistance are processed using one ...
      • Due of Comment: 2/22/2008
• Florida Housing Finance Corporation
  • Departmental
    • The purpose of this Rule Chapter is to establish procedures by which the Corporation shall administer the Application process, determine bond allocation amounts and implement the provisions of the Multifamily Mortgage Revenue Bond (MMRB) Program ...
      • Due of Comment: 2/22/2008

3. Notices of Changes, Corrections and Withdrawals

• Department of Environmental Protection
  • Departmental
    • Forms and Instructions
    • Renewals
• Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
  • Division of Consumer Services
    • Separate Promotions
    • Definitions
• Department of Health
  • Division of Environmental Health
    • Definitions, Energy Compensation Source, Transportation of Radioactive Material, Transportation of Radioactive Material, General Licenses - Radioactive Material Other Than Source Material, Special Requirements for a Specific License to Manufacture, ...
  • Board of Pharmacy
    • Pharmacy Permit Application; Community Pharmacy; Special Pharmacies
    • Standards of Approval of HIV/AIDS and Medication Errors Courses
• Department of Children and Families
  • Agency for Persons with Disabilities
    • Definitions, Determination of Need for Assistance with Medication Administration; Informed Consent, Medication Administration Training Course, Validation Requirements, Medication Administration Procedures, Medication Errors, Storage Requirements, ...
• Department of Health
  • Board of Acupuncture
    • Acupuncture Program Requirements
  • Board of Dentistry
    • Remediable Tasks Delegable to Dental Assistants
• Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission
  • Freshwater Fish and Wildlife
    • General Methods of Taking Freshwater Fish
• Department of Education
  • State Board of Education
    • Student Performance Standards

4. Emergency Rules

• Department of the Lottery
  • Departmental
    • FLORIDA LOTTO™
    • MEGA MONEY™
    • Instant Game Number 730, $600 MILLION HIGH ROLLER
    • Instant Game Number 734, LUCKY DIAMONDS TRIPLER
    • Instant Game Number 735, MATCH 3
    • $600 MILLION HIGH ROLLER Retailer Incentive Rule

5. Petitions and Dispositions Regarding Rule Variance or Waiver

• Department of Environmental Protection
  • Departmental
    • The order is for the Adventus Americas, Inc., variance petition (OGC File No. 07-1825), received on October 8, 2007. The petition requested a variance from the zone of discharge (ZOD) prohibition for discharges through wells under rule 62-522.300(3),...
• Department of Law Enforcement
  • Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission
    • Waiver of Rule 11B-27.002(4), F.A.C., from Benjamin Kirkpatrick. Petitioner wishes to waive the rule requiring a candidate to pass basic recruit training, pass the State Officer Certification Examination, and obtain employment within four years of ...
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Division of Hotels and Restaurants
    • a Routine Variance for Chapter 61C-4.010(7); Florida Administrative Code from Slices Drive Thru located in Fort Pierce. The above referenced F.A.C. states that all bathrooms shall be of easy and convenient access to both patrons and employees… ...
    • an Emergency Variance for Chapter 61C-4.010(1) and 61C-4.010(6) Florida Administrative Codes from Sabor Latino located in Orlando. The above referenced F.A.C. addresses food supplies, food protection, and physical facilities-except as specifically ...
• Department of Health
  • Board of Clinical Laboratory Personnel
    • Department of Health, Board of Clinical Laboratory Personnel
• Department of Law Enforcement
  • Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission
    • waiver of Rule 11B-27.002(4), F.A.C., from Jessica Suschana. Petitioner wishes to waive that portion of the rule requiring an applicant to complete basic recruit training, pass the State Officer Certification Examination, and obtain employment ...
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Division of Hotels and Restaurants
    • a Routine Variance for Chapter 61C-4.010(7), Florida Administrative Code from Original Maryland Fried Chicken located in Mount Dora. The above referenced F.A.C. states …each public food service establishment shall maintain a minimum of one public ...
    • an Emergency Variance for Chapter 61C-4.010(7), Florida Administrative Code from Sushi Club located in Miami Beach. The above referenced F.A.C. states …each public food service establishment shall maintain a minimum of one public bathroom for each ...
• Department of Environmental Protection
  • Departmental
    • Florida Department of Environmental Protection gives notice of its intent to issue an environmental resource permit (File No. 0183480-002-EI) to U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), P.O. Box 4970, Jacksonville, Florida 32232-0019. The project is ...
• Water Management Districts
  • South Florida Water Management District
    • No order - petition withdrawn
• Department of Health
  • Board of Medicine
    • waiver or variance filed by Amer Y. Khan, M.D.
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Division of Pari-Mutuel Wagering
    • The Final Order was in response to a Petition for Variance and/or Waiver from NCR Corporation, Petitioner, filed October 16, 2007, and advertised in the issue Vol. 33, No. 44, Florida Administrative Weekly. The Final Order advises that the ...

6. Notices of Meetings, Workshops and Public Hearings

• Space Florida
  • Departmental
    • Space Florida Board of Directors Meeting; Tuesday, February 12, 2008 9:00 AM - 12:00 Noon Eastern Standard Time; Doubletree Hotel Tallahassee 101 S. Adams Street Tallahassee, FL 32301
      • Hearing Meeting: Doubletree Hotel Tallahassee 101 S. Adams Street Tallahassee, FL 32301
• Regional Transportation Authorities
  • South Florida Regional Transportation Authority
    • Planning Technical Advisory Committee; Wednesday, February 20, 2008 at 10:00 a.m.; Main Conference Room of SFRTA’s Administrative Offices, Suite 200, located at 800 NW 33rd Street, Pompano Beach, FL 33064
      • Hearing Meeting: Main Conference Room of SFRTA’s Administrative Offices, Suite 200, located at 800 NW 33rd Street, Pompano Beach, FL 33064
• Department of Environmental Protection
  • Departmental
    • Proposed revisions to annual report of air pollutant emissions from permitted facilities.; Tuesday, February 19, 2008, 10:00 a.m.; Department of Environmental Protection, Bob Martinez Center, Room 609, 2600 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, Florida.
      • Hearing Meeting: Department of Environmental Protection, Bob Martinez Center, Room 609, 2600 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, Florida.
• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • Okeechobee Soil and Water Conservation District
    • General Business; February 6, 2008; USDA Service Center, Okeechobee, FL
      • Hearing Meeting: USDA Service Center, Okeechobee, FL
• Agency for Health Care Administration
  • Medicaid
    • Medicaid Reform Technical Advisory Panel ; Monday, February 18, 2008 1:00pm-4:00pm; Agency for Health Care Administration 2727 Mahan Dr. Bldg 3, Conference Room A Tallahassee, FL 32308 Particpant Telephone Number 877-328-7346 Conf ID # ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Agency for Health Care Administration 2727 Mahan Dr. Bldg 3, Conference Room A Tallahassee, FL 32308 Particpant Telephone Number 877-328-7346 Conf ID # 31270294
• Department of Children and Families
  • Departmental
    • Alliance meeting; February 22, 2008 8:30 am – 10:30 am; Indian River County Commission Chambers 1801 27th Street, Building A Vero Beach, Fl 32960
      • Hearing Meeting: Indian River County Commission Chambers 1801 27th Street, Building A Vero Beach, Fl 32960
• Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
  • Departmental
    • The Florida Agriculture in the Classroom, Inc. board of directors will meet for a regularly scheduled board meeting.; Thursday Feb. 7, 10 a.m.; Florida Fruit & Vegetable Association, 800 Trafalgar Court, Maitland, FL 32794
      • Hearing Meeting: Florida Fruit & Vegetable Association, 800 Trafalgar Court, Maitland, FL 32794
• Department of Environmental Protection
  • Departmental
    • The Upper Ocklawaha River Basin TMDL Working Group was formed to provide a forum for stakeholders to discuss issues related to the Upper Ocklawaha River Basin TMDLs, including development, allocation, and implementation of the TMDLs. The focus of ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Leesburg Cultural Arts Building 201 E Dixie Ave, Leesburg, Florida
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Florida Mobile Home Relocation Corporation
    • The Florida Mobile Home Relocation Corporation announces a meeting of its Board of Directors. The board will consider mobile home applications for abandonment and relocation compensation due to evictions as a result of a change in land use. ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Shady Lane Oaks, 15777 Bolesta Rd. Clearwater, FL.
• Department of Environmental Protection
  • Departmental
    • The Departmental of Environmental Protection announces a hearing to which all persons are invited. Administrative Law Judge Bram D. E. Canter will conduct a hearing to consider the environmental effects and any other appropriate matters regarding ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Plantation Golf Resort, The Magnolia Ball Room, 9301 W. Fort Island Trail, Crystal River, FL 34429
    • GENERAL SUBJECT MATTER TO BE CONSIDERED: The Department will be conducting an informal question and answer session and informational meeting on this date and during these timeframes. The Department’s representatives will be present to answer ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Royal Palm Beach Cultural Center at 151 Civic Center Way, Royal Palm Beach, FL 33411.
• Department of Education
  • State Board of Education
    • Per Florida Statutes 1002.335 (3)(c) The Florida Schools of Excellence Commission shall meet each month at the call of the chair.; February 13, 2008 at 9:00 am until completion; NSU Student Education Center – Orlando, 4850 Millenia Blvd., Orlando, ...
      • Hearing Meeting: NSU Student Education Center – Orlando, 4850 Millenia Blvd., Orlando, FL 32839
• Department of Elder Affairs
  • Federal Aging Programs
    • To identify the needs and address the independence and well-being of Florida's seniors.; Tuesday, February 29, 2008, 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. EST.; Renaissance Senior Center, 3800 South Econolockhatchee Trail, Orlando Florida, 32829.
      • Hearing Meeting: Renaissance Senior Center, 3800 South Econolockhatchee Trail, Orlando Florida, 32829.
    • To identify the needs and address the independence and well-being of Florida's seniors.; Wednesday, April 9, 2008, 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. EST.; Hale Activity Center, 330 Douglas Avenue, Dunedin, Florida 34698.
      • Hearing Meeting: Hale Activity Center, 330 Douglas Avenue, Dunedin, Florida 34698.
• Regional Planning Councils
  • South Florida Regional Planning Council
    • To discuss the LEPC's ongoing regional hazardous materials training and planning activities for FY 2007/08.; Wednesday, February 27, 2008 at 10:00 a.m.; South Florida Regional Planning Council, 3440 Hollywood Boulevard, Suite 140, Hollywood, FL ...
      • Hearing Meeting: South Florida Regional Planning Council, 3440 Hollywood Boulevard, Suite 140, Hollywood, FL 33021
  • West Florida Regional Planning Council
    • Regular business of the WFRPC; February 11, 2008 @ 4:00 p.m.; Niceville City Hall
      • Hearing Meeting: Niceville City Hall
• Department of Management Services
  • Commission on Human Relations
    • This meeting will be held to deliberate cases that have come before the Commission for determination.; Friday, February 22, 2008 at 9:00am. The phone number to contact is 888-808-6959, when prompted enter the VCS Conference Code 1021548, followed ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Florida Commission on Human Relations
• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • Governor's Commission on Disabilities
    • The Committee will meet to fulfill the mandate of Executive Order 07-148.; February 8, 2008, Education Committee from 9:00 am to 11:30 am; Independent Living Committee from 1:00 pm to 4:30 pm; The Agency for Persons with Disabilities, Room 301, 4030 ...
      • Hearing Meeting: The Agency for Persons with Disabilities, Room 301, 4030 Esplanade Way, Tallahassee, FL 32399
• Department of Community Affairs
  • Division of Housing and Community Development
    • SECOND WORKSHOP - HOLLYWOOD DATE AND TIME: Wednesday, February 20, 2008, 9:00 a.m. (EST) to 1:00 p.m. (EST) PLACE: South Florida Regional Planning Council, 3440 Hollywood Boulevard, Ste. 140, Hollywood, Florida. Directions: (954) 985-4416 THIRD ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Tampa Bay Regional Planning Council, 4000 Gateway Centre Boulevard, Conference Room, Suite 100, Pinellas Park, Florida. Directions: (727) 570-5151.
• Board of Trustees of The Internal Improvement Trust Fund
  • Departmental
    • Adoption of the proposed rules related to appraisals and land acquisition noticed on July 20, 2007, and noticed as changed on December 7, 2007.; 9:00 a.m. February 26, 2008; PL-01 Cabinet Meeting Room, the Capitol, Tallahassee, Florida
      • Hearing Meeting: PL-01 Cabinet Meeting Room, the Capitol, Tallahassee, Florida
    • Adoption of rules related to appraisals and easements as noticed on July 20, 2007, and noticed as changed on December 7, 2007.; 9:00 a.m. February 26, 2008; PL-01, Cabinet Meeting Room, the Capitol, Tallahassee, Florida
      • Hearing Meeting: PL-01, Cabinet Meeting Room, the Capitol, Tallahassee, Florida
    • Adoption of rules related to the Acquisition and Restoration Council noticed in the Florida Administrative Weekly on June 1, 2007.; 9:00 a.m. February 26, 2008; PL-01, Cabinet Meeting Room, the Capitol, Tallahassee, Florida
      • Hearing Meeting: PL-01, Cabinet Meeting Room, the Capitol, Tallahassee, Florida
    • Adoption of rules related to sovereignty submerged lands, payments and fees, as noticed on July 20, 2007, and noticed as changed on December 14, 2007.; 9:00 a.m. February 26, 2008; PL-01, Cabinet Meeting Room, the Capitol, Tallahassee, Florida
      • Hearing Meeting: PL-01, Cabinet Meeting Room, the Capitol, Tallahassee, Florida
    • Adoption of the rules related to boundary modifications for Florida Forever Projects noticed June 1, 2007, and noticed as changed on December 7, 2007.; 9:00 a.m. February 26, 2007.; PL-01, Cabinet Meeting Room, the Capitol, Tallahassee, Florida.
      • Hearing Meeting: PL-01, Cabinet Meeting Room, the Capitol, Tallahassee, Florida.
• Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
  • Florida Forest Service
    • Updates on Division of Forestry Programs; February 13, 2008 1:30-3:30 p.m.; Discovery Center of the Florida State Fairground, Tampa Florida
      • Hearing Meeting: Discovery Center of the Florida State Fairground, Tampa Florida
• Space Florida
  • Departmental
    • Space Florida Advisory Committee Meetings; Monday, February 11, 2008 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM; Doubletree Hotel Tallahassee 101 S. Adams Street Tallahassee, FL 32301
      • Hearing Meeting: Doubletree Hotel Tallahassee 101 S. Adams Street Tallahassee, FL 32301
• Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
  • Division of Food Safety
    • Informational and general business meeting of the Florida Food Safety and Food Defense Advisory Council.; May 30, 2008, at 10:00 am; Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Conner Complex, George Eyester Auditorium, 3125 Conner ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Conner Complex, George Eyester Auditorium, 3125 Conner Boulevard, Tallahassee, Florida. 850.488.0295
• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • Workforce Florida
    • Workforce Florida announces their quarterly Board of Directors’ and related meetings to which all persons are invited. Dates and Times: Partners’ Meeting, February 13, 2008 , 10:30 a.m. EST; Council/ Committee meetings, February 13, 2008, 1:00 p.m. ...
      • Hearing Meeting: DoubleTree Hotel Tallahassee 101 South Adams Street Tallahassee, FL 32301
• Regional Planning Councils
  • Southwest Florida Regional Planning Council
    • Southwest Florida Regional Planning Council Board Meeting to discuss various issues affecting Southwest Florida.; Thursday, February 21, 2008 at 9:00 am; Southwest Florida Regional Planning Council - 1st Floor Conference Room - 1926 Victoria Avenue ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Southwest Florida Regional Planning Council - 1st Floor Conference Room - 1926 Victoria Avenue in Fort Myers
• Department of Education
  • Florida School for the Deaf and the Blind
    • This will be a workshop followed by a regular Board meeting to consider matters pertaining to the Florida School for the Deaf and the Blind, including the search for a president for the Florida School for the Deaf and the Blind.; Saturday, February ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Center for Leadership and Development – Moore Hall FSDB campus St. Augustine, Florida
• State Board of Administration
  • Departmental
    • Selection of a firm, review of deliverables, as well as address other general business of the Audit Committee.; Thursday, February 14, 2008, at 9:00 - 5:00 P.M.,; Hermitage Centre, 1801 Hermitage Boulevard, Tallahassee, FL 32308. Emerald Coast Room,...
      • Hearing Meeting: Hermitage Centre, 1801 Hermitage Boulevard, Tallahassee, FL 32308. Emerald Coast Room, 6th Floor
• Water Management Districts
  • South Florida Water Management District
    • Closed door attorney-client session pursuant to Section 286.011(8)(2007), Florida Statutes, to discuss strategy related to litigation expenditures in United States of America v. South Florida Water Management District, et al., United States District ...
      • Hearing Meeting: South Florida Water Management District Headquarters, Building B-1, Auditorium, 3301 Gun Club Road, West Palm Beach, Florida 33406 DATE AND TIME: February 14, 2008, 9:00 a.m. – completed PLACE: South Florida Water Management District Headquarters, Building B-1, Auditorium, 3301 Gun Club Road, West Palm Beach, Florida 33406
• Florida Housing Finance Corporation
  • Departmental
    • Elderly Housing Community Loan Program (EHCL) Application Workshop; Monday, February 25, 2008, 10 am; Florida Housing Finance Corporation, 227 N. Bronough Street, Suite 5000/6000, Tallahassee, Florida 32301
      • Hearing Meeting: Florida Housing Finance Corporation, 227 N. Bronough Street, Suite 5000/6000, Tallahassee, Florida 32301
• Water Management Districts
  • South Florida Water Management District
    • Closed door attorney-client session pursuant to Section 286.011(8)(2007), F.S., to discuss strategy related to litigation expenditures in Natural Resources Defense Council, Inc., et al. v. Van Antwerp, et al., United States District Court, Southern ...
      • Hearing Meeting: South Florida Water Management District Headquarters, Building B-1, Auditorium, 3301 Gun Club Road, West Palm Beach, Florida 33406 DATE AND TIME: February 14, 2008, 9:00 a.m. – completed PLACE: South Florida Water Management District Headquarters, Building B-1, Auditorium, 3301 Gun Club Road, West Palm Beach, Florida 33406
    • Closed door attorney-client session pursuant to Section 286.011(8)(2007), Florida Statutes, to discuss strategy related to litigation expenditures in Friends of the Everglades, Inc. and Fishermen Against Destruction of the Environment, Inc. v. South ...
      • Hearing Meeting: South Florida Water Management District Headquarters, Building B-1, Auditorium, 3301 Gun Club Road, West Palm Beach, Florida 33406 DATE AND TIME: February 14, 2008, 9:00 a.m. – completed PLACE: South Florida Water Management District Headquarters, Building B-1, Auditorium, 3301 Gun Club Road, West Palm Beach, Florida 33406
• Department of Health
  • Board of Dentistry
    • To discuss Dental Hygiene issues.; February 18, 2008 at 5:30 p.m.; (888)808-6959 when prompted, enter conference code 2453454.
      • Hearing Meeting: (888)808-6959 when prompted, enter conference code 2453454.
• Department of Environmental Protection
  • Departmental
    • Meeting of the Department of Environmental Protection and other participants in the Conserve Florida statewide water conservation program for public water supply utilities at which will be discussed the renewal of a contract with the University of ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Orlando Utility Commission Safety and Training Conference Room, 2800 Gardenia Avenue, Orlando, FL
• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • Visit Florida
    • Business of the board of directors; March 12-13, 2008; University Center Club, Tallahassee, FL
      • Hearing Meeting: University Center Club, Tallahassee, FL
• 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 2008 budget to revise revenues and expenditures.; Audit and Finance Committee ...
      • Hearing Meeting: SFWMD Headquarters, B-1 Building, 3301 Gun Club Road, West Palm Beach, Florida 33406 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. Governing Board action may be taken at the Governing Board Workshop or Meeting. If Workshop items are not discussed on 2/13, the items may be discussed on 12/14.
  • Suwannee River Water Management District
    • Board Meeting - to consider District business, and conduct public hearings on regulatory and land acquisition matters. Public hearing in accordance with Section 373.59, F.S., concerning the proposed acquisition of the Mozak et al/Swift Creek ...
      • Hearing Meeting: District Headquarters, 9225 CR 49, Live Oak, Florida
  • South Florida Water Management District
    • Meeting of the South Florida Water Management District Leasing Corporation to discuss leasing corporation business.; South Florida Water Management District Leasing Corporation February 13, 2008; Immediately following the conclusion of the workshop ...
      • Hearing Meeting: SFWMD Headquarters, B-1 Auditorium, 3301 Gun Club Road, West Palm Beach, Florida 33406 All or part of this meeting may be conducted as a teleconference in order to permit maximum participation of 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.
• Florida Housing Finance Corporation
  • Departmental
    • To discuss the evaluations of the Proposals submitted for Florida Housing Finance Corporation’s Request for Proposals #2007-10 for New Construction and Substantial Rehabilitation of Farmworker/Commercial Fishing Worker Housing.; February 8, 2008, at ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Florida Housing Finance Corporation, 227 N. Bronough Street, Suite 6000, Rick Seltzer Conference Room, Tallahassee, FL 32301
• Agency for Health Care Administration
  • Medicaid
    • Recommendations for drugs to be included on the Preferred Drug List are made at this meeting. Members of the public who wish to testify at this meeting must contact: Mark Gibson (850) 487-3270. The number of speakers will be limited and will be ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Tampa Airport Marriott, Tampa International Airport, Tampa, Florida 33607
• Department of State
  • Division of Elections
    • Canvassing of results from the Presidential Preference Primary held on January 29, 2008. ; February 12, 2008, 9:00 a.m.; Cabinet Meeting Room, The Capitol, Tallahassee, Florida
      • Hearing Meeting: Cabinet Meeting Room, The Capitol, Tallahassee, Florida
• Public Service Commission
  • Departmental
    • There will be an ISSUE IDENTIFICATION MEETING in DOCKET NO. 070560-TI - COMPLIANCE INVESTIGATION OF VIRTUAL REACH CORPORATION FOR APPARENT VIOLATION OF RULES 25-470, F.A.C., REGISTRATION REQUIRED, AND 25-22.032(6)(b), F.A.C., CUSTOMER COMPLAINTS. ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Gerald Gunter Building, 2540 Shumard Oak Boulevard, Room 382D, Tallahassee, Florida.
• Regional Utility Authorities
  • Peace River/Manasota Regional Water Supply Authority
    • The Board of Directors will convene to conduct regular business of the Authority.; Wednesday, February 6, 2008 @ 9:30 a.m.; Sarasota County Administration Center 1660 Ringling Boulevard, Sarasota, Florida
      • Hearing Meeting: Sarasota County Administration Center 1660 Ringling Boulevard, Sarasota, Florida
• Space Florida
  • Departmental
    • Space Florida Budget and Finance Committee Meeting-- Teleconference; February 6, 2008 -- Teleconference 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Eastern; Teleconference
      • Hearing Meeting: Teleconference
• Department of Children and Families
  • Departmental
    • Individual workgroups to discuss five-year plan.; Monday, February 4 @ 2:30 PM - Prevention Workgroup Tuesday, February 8 @ 2:30 PM - Adoption Promotion Workgroup Monday, February 18 @ 2:30 PM - Prevention Workgroup Friday, February 22 @ 2:30 PM -...
      • Hearing Meeting: Feb. 4 - Government Services Center, 3rd floor, Room 2A, 1769 E. Moody Blvd, Bunnell Feb. 8 - Dept. of Children & Families, 600 College Road, Palatka Feb. 18 - Dept. of Children & Families, 210 N. Palmetto Ave., Rm 148, Daytona Beach Feb. 22 - Lightner Building, 75 King St., 2nd Floor, St. Augustine
• State Board of Administration
  • Departmental
    • This is a meeting of the Local Government Investment Pool Advisory Committee, which will discuss the general business of the pool. Other meetings are scheduled for March, 14; Airl 14, and May 21. Time and place will be announced in the Florida ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Judicial Conference Room, 6th floor, in the George E. Edgecomb Courthouse, 800 East Twiggs Street, Tampa, Florida
• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • Disability Rights Florida
    • For additional information, please contact Dawn Williams or Paige Morgan at (850) 488-9071, ext. 218 or 219. If you are a person with a disability who needs accommodation in order to attend this meeting, please contact the Advocacy Center for ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Calrion Airport Hotel and Conference Center - Gate 1 Room
• Regional Planning Councils
  • Northeast Florida Regional Planning Council
    • The Northeast Florida Regional Council Local Emergency Preparedness Committee announces the following public meeting to which all persons are invited. Notice is also given that two or more members of Boards of County Commissioners, City/Town ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Flagler County Emergency Services, 1769 E. Mood Blvd., Bldg. 3, Bunnell, FL 32110
• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • Broward Soil and Water Conservation District
    • This is the regular meeting of the Board of Supervisors, Broward Soil and Water Conservation District. Topics to be discussed include, but are not limited to, Watershed Improvement District, Beach Revegetation and Chapter 582, F.S.; February 6, 2008,...
      • Hearing Meeting: 6191 Orange Drive, Suite 6181-P, Davie, FL 33314
• Department of Legal Affairs
  • Division of Victim Services and Criminal Justice Programs
    • This is the 2008 organizational meeting of the Council. The Council shall make a systematic study of the conditions affecting black men and boys, including, but not limited to, homicide rates, arrest and incarceration rate, poverty, violence, drug ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Gulf Coast Community College conference room, 5230 West Highway 98, Panama City, Florida 32401.
• Water Management Districts
  • Southwest Florida Water Management District
    • HILLSBOROUGH RIVER BASIN BOARD MEETING: Consider Basin business. Ad Order 47072; Monday, February 11, 2008, 9:00 a.m.; Tampa Service Office, 7601 U.S. Highway 301 North, Tampa
      • Hearing Meeting: Tampa Service Office, 7601 U.S. Highway 301 North, Tampa
  • South Florida Water Management District
    • Closed door attorney-client session pursuant to Section 286.011(8)(2007), Florida Statutes, to discuss strategy related to litigation expenditures in Teitelbaum, et al., v. South Florida Water Management District, Eleventh Judicial Circuit, Miami-...
      • Hearing Meeting: South Florida Water Management District Headquarters, Building B-1, Auditorium, 3301 Gun Club Road, West Palm Beach, Florida 33406 DATE AND TIME: February 14, 2008, 9:00 a.m. – completed PLACE: South Florida Water Management District Headquarters, Building B-1, Auditorium, 3301 Gun Club Road, West Palm Beach, Florida 33406
  • Southwest Florida Water Management District
    • MANASOTA RIVER BASIN BOARD MEETING: Consider Basin business. Ad Order 47072; Wednesday, February 13, 2008, 9:00 a.m.; Sarasota Service Office, 6750 Fruitville Road, Sarasota
      • Hearing Meeting: Sarasota Service Office, 6750 Fruitville Road, Sarasota
    • WITHLACOOCHEE RIVER BASIN BOARD MEETING: Consider Basin business. Ad Order 47072; Thursday, February 14, 2008, 9:00 a.m.; District Headquarters, 2379 Broad Street, Brooksville
      • Hearing Meeting: District Headquarters, 2379 Broad Street, Brooksville
    • COASTAL RIVERS BASIN BOARD MEETING AND DEDICATION OF PARKER’S LANDING: Consider Basin business and dedication of Parker’s Landing. Ad Order 47072; Thursday, February 14, 2008, 1:00 p.m.; Springs Coast Environmental Education Center, 9170 Cortez ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Springs Coast Environmental Education Center, 9170 Cortez Boulevard, Weeki Wachee (this is a change of location from the published calendar)
• Department of Health
  • Board of Osteopathic Medicine
    • Regular Board business. ; Friday, February 22, 2008 at 4:00 p.m., or shortly thereafter, Saturday, February 23, 2008 at 9:00 a.m., or shortly thereafter. ; Nova University, Morris Auditorium, 3301 College Avenue, Ft. Lauderdale, Florida 33314, ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Nova University, Morris Auditorium, 3301 College Avenue, Ft. Lauderdale, Florida 33314, Phone (800) 541-6682
• Department of Environmental Protection
  • Departmental
    • The TAC was formed to aid the Department establish numeric nutrient criteria to be incorporated into existing surface water quality standards located in Rule 62-302.530(48), Florida Administrative Code. The meeting will continue discussion of ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Florida Department of Environmental Protection 2600 Blair Stone Road, Room 609 Tallahassee, Florida
    • Public workshop and public comment period on draft total maximum daily loads (TMDLs) for Bayou Chico, which is in the Pensacola Basin, and Elevenmile Creek/Tenmile Creek, which is in the Perdido Basin. The TMDLs to be presented at the public ...
      • Hearing Meeting: FDEP District Office Room 502 160 Governmental Center Pensacola, FL 32502-5794
• Department of Education
  • Departmental
    • PURPOSE: To conduct a meeting/workshop of the Florida Rehabilitation Council. A copy of the agenda or additional meeting location information may be obtained by contacting the Florida Rehabilitation Council at 2002 Old Saint Augustine Road, ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Homewood Suites 2987 Apalachee Parkway Tallahassee, Florida 32301
    • PURPOSE: To conduct a meeting/workshop of the Florida Rehabilitation Council. A copy of the agenda or additional meeting location information may be obtained by contacting the Florida Rehabilitation Council at 2002 Old Saint Augustine Road, ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Homewood Suites 2987 Apalachee Parkway Tallahassee, Florida
• Commission for the Transportation Disadvantaged
  • Departmental
    • To discuss the Medicaid Non-Emergency Transportation Program and other Commission business.; Friday, February, 8, 2008. 10:00 a.m. - until completion; Commission Business Office, 2740 Centerview Drive, Suite 1-A, Tallahassee, Florida 32301. ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Commission Business Office, 2740 Centerview Drive, Suite 1-A, Tallahassee, Florida 32301. Conference Call Number: 888-808-6959, Conference Code: 34767.
• Department of Health
  • Division of Health Access and Tobacco
    • Cancellation of the Physician Workforce Ad Hoc Advisory Committee conference call.; Thursday, January 31, 2008 from 1:00 p.m. until 3:00 p.m.; conference call number 888-808-6959, code 2454144
      • Hearing Meeting: conference call number 888-808-6959, code 2454144
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Florida Real Estate Commission
    • Official business of Commission – among topics included, but not limited to, are proposed legislation affecting Chapter 475, Part I, F.S., rule development workshops, Florida Administrative Code 61J2 rule amendments, budget discussions, escrow ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Division of Real Estate; Conference Room N901, North Tower, 400 West Robinson Street, Orlando, Florida 32801.
    • To conduct a private meeting to review cases to determine probable cause and to conduct a public meeting to review cases where probable cause was previously found. All or part of this meeting may be conducted as a teleconference in order to permit ...
      • Hearing Meeting: : Zora Neale Hurston Building, North Tower, Suite 901N, 400 West Robinson Street, Orlando, Florida 32801.
• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • Florida Workers' Compensation Joint Underwriting Association, Inc
    • Agenda topics will include service provider fee adjustment proposal; service provider selection process; disaster recovery matters; document management & retention; and report on operations.; February 8, 2008 beginning at 10:00 a.m.; To participate ...
      • Hearing Meeting: To participate in the teleconference meeting, please contact Kathleen Coyne at (941) 378-7408.
• Florida Commission on Offender Review
  • Departmental
    • Regularly Scheduled Commission Business Meeting.; Thursday, February 21, 2008, 9:00 a.m.; Florida Parole Commission, 2601 Blair Stone Road, Building C, Tallahassee, Florida.
      • Hearing Meeting: Florida Parole Commission, 2601 Blair Stone Road, Building C, Tallahassee, Florida.
• Department of Health
  • Board of Acupuncture
    • Rule Development. Whether and how to amend this Rule. Any person wishing to appear by phone should contact the Board of Acupuncture to have their name placed on an attendance list, and request a copy of the agenda and the rule being considered by ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Department of Health, Florida Board of Acupuncture, 4042 Bald Cypress Way, Tallahassee, Florida, 3rd Floor, Room 345N. TELEPHONE NUMBER: 888-808-6959 CONFERENCE CODE: 2454587
• Department of Management Services
  • State Retirement Commission
    • To conduct hearings pursuant to Section 121.23, Florida Statutes, and to consider other matters related to the business of the Commission.; February 11, 2008 at 8:30am; Embassy Suite, 3705 Spectrum Blvd., Tampa Florida
      • Hearing Meeting: Embassy Suite, 3705 Spectrum Blvd., Tampa Florida
• Public Service Commission
  • Departmental
    • The purpose of this prehearing conference is to: (1) simplify the issues; (2) identify the positions of the parties on the issues; (3) consider the possibility of obtaining admissions of fact and of documents which will avoid unnecessary proof; (4) ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Room 148, Betty Easley Conference Center, 4075 Esplanade Way, Tallahassee, Florida.
• Department of State
  • Division of Cultural Affairs
    • Florida-Spain Heritage Celebration effort.; Wednesday, February 13, 2008, 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. (EST); Visit Florida Offices, 2540 W. Executive Center Circle, Ste. 200, Second Floor, Tallahassee, FL 32301, (850)488-5607
      • Hearing Meeting: Visit Florida Offices, 2540 W. Executive Center Circle, Ste. 200, Second Floor, Tallahassee, FL 32301, (850)488-5607
• Department of Management Services
  • Division of Communications
    • To enhance communication among the Chief Information Officers of all state agencies and assist in identifying critical statewide information technology issues.; Monday, February 18, 2008, 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 Noon; Betty Easley Conference, Center Room ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Betty Easley Conference, Center Room 152, 4075 Esplanade Way, Tallahassee, FL 32399-0850

7. Notices of Petitions and Dispositions Regarding Declaratory Stat

• Department of Community Affairs
  • Division of Housing and Community Development
    • Karen Wallen Oliver on behalf of Wallen Service Corporation on January 8, 2008.
• Department of Health
  • Board of Nursing
    • Stanley Whittaker, ARNP.; NOTICE OF CORRECTION The Board of Nursing gave notice in Vol. 33, No. 50 of the December 14, 2007 issue of the Florida Administrative Weekly that it had received a Petition for Declaratory Statement filed on November 27, ...
• Department of Revenue
  • Sales and Use Tax
    • Cox Radio, Inc.; The Department of Revenue determined that transmission of radio or television signals through antennas on a broadcast transmission tower, as described in the five leases that were submitted with the Petition, are "communication ...
• Public Service Commission
  • Departmental
    • the Town of Palm Beach, the Town of Jupiter Island and the Town of Jupiter Inlet Colony.; Petitioners inquire as to their rights under Rule 25-6.115, Florida Administrative Code, when that rule is applied to their prospective plans to underground ...
• Department of Health
  • Board of Medicine
    • Edward Lazzarin, M.D.; The Petitioner seeks the Board’s interpretation with regard to whether the Petitioner’s proposed arrangement with regard to opening a physical therapy clinic as outlined in the Petition violates the Florida Patient Self-...
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Construction Industry Licensing Board
    • Michael R. McCullough on behalf of Barry DeMay.; Whether construction or installation of any vertical improvements, such as bulkheads, head walls, end walls and retaining walls which are integral components of a storm water and retention system for ...
    • Mary Sneed, Esq., on behalf of Anthony C. Apfelbeck; Whether the statutes prohibits a state registered contractor from contracting in a local jurisdiction if the municipality or county has not established local licensing requirements or has not ...
• Department of Financial Services
  • OIR – Insurance Regulation
    • United Automobile Insurance Company.; The petition seeks an answer to the question whether OIR has “primary jurisdiction” to determine whether petitioner’s practices are unfair involving insurance and, if they are, whether it has “primary ...

8. Notices Regarding Bids, Proposals and Purchasing

• Department of Environmental Protection
  • Division of Recreation and Parks
    • Department of Environmental Protection, Division of Recreation and Parks
• Department of Transportation
  • Departmental
    • Department of Transportation, Departmental
• Department of Education
  • Florida State University
    • Department of Education, Florida State University
• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • Balfour Beatty Construction, LLC
    • Other Agencies and Organizations, Balfour Beatty Construction, LLC
  • Pasco-Pinellas Area Agency on Aging
    • Other Agencies and Organizations, Pasco-Pinellas Area Agency on Aging
• Regional Planning Councils
  • North Central Florida Regional Planning Council
    • Regional Planning Councils, North Central Florida Regional Planning Council
• Department of Education
  • University of Florida
    • Department of Education, University of Florida
    • Department of Education, University of Florida
  • School Districts
    • Department of Education, School Districts

9. Miscellaneous

• Department of Environmental Protection
  • Office of the Secretary
    • Department of Environmental Protection, Office of the Secretary
• Department of Health
  • Board of Chiropractic Medicine
    • Department of Health, Board of Chiropractic
  • Board of Medicine
    • Department of Health, Board of Medicine
    • Department of Health, Board of Medicine
• Department of Community Affairs
  • Division of Housing and Community Development
    • Department of Community Affairs, Division of Housing and Community Development
  • Departmental
    • Department of Community Affairs, Departmental
• Department of Environmental Protection
  • Office of the Secretary
    • Department of Environmental Protection, Office of the Secretary
• Department of Legal Affairs
  • Division of Victim Services and Criminal Justice Programs
    • Department of Legal Affairs, Division of Victim Services and Criminal Justice Programs
• Department of Health
  • Board of Nursing
    • Department of Health, Board of Nursing
    • Department of Health, Board of Nursing
• 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 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 Health
  • Board of Pharmacy
    • Department of Health, Board of Pharmacy