Vol. 38, No. 6 (02/10/2012)

1. Notices of Development of Proposed Rules and Negotiated Rulemaking

• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Division of Pari-Mutuel Wagering
    • The purpose and effect of the proposed rule will be to implement Florida Statutes pertaining to rules regulating the conduct of races at pari-mutuel racing facilities.
• Water Management Districts
  • South Florida Water Management District
    • The Water Resources Development Act of 2000 (WRDA 2000) requires the State of Florida to reserve or allocate water for the natural systems associated with implementation of CERP projects. The District proposes to establish a water reservation for ...
    • The Water Resources Development Act of 2000 (WRDA 2000) requires the State of Florida to reserve or allocate water for the natural systems associated with implementation of CERP projects. The District proposes to establish a water reservation for ...
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Miscellaneous Businesses and Professions - Asbestos Consultants/Asbestos Consultant Examination
    • The purpose and effect of the proposed rule amendment is to provide specific rules for asbestos online refresher courses and to make necessary form and training course amendments.
• Department of Health
  • Council of Licensed Midwifery
    • To change guidelines to comport with letter from the Joint Administrative Procedures Committee of the Legislature and to add penalties for violations of paragraph 456.072(1)(nn), F.S.
  • Council of Medical Physicists
    • To change guidelines to comport with letter from the Joint Administrative Procedures Committee of the Legislature and to add penalties for violations of paragraphs 456.072(1)(mm) and (nn), F.S.
  • Board of Nursing
    • The Board proposes this rule amendment to include the penalties and sentencing guidelines for health care fraud of Chapter 2011-224, Laws of Florida.
• Department of Financial Services
  • Office of Financial Regulation
    • To set forth changes to the organizational structure of the Office of Financial Regulation to promote efficiency and accountability.
• Department of Health
  • Board of Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology
    • Board proposes the rule amendment to revise language to match statute.

2. Proposed Rules

• Water Management Districts
  • South Florida Water Management District
    • To further the goals of Executive Order 11-211, to reduce regulatory burdens on the citizens of Florida, the District proposes to amend its rules and associated forms to reduce the number of copies applicants are required to submit to one.
      • Due of Comment: 3/2/2012
    • To further the goals of Executive Order 11-211, to reduce regulatory burdens on the citizens of Florida, the District proposes to increase the duration of conceptual permits and reduce the number of copies applicants are required to submit. ...
      • Due of Comment: 3/2/2012
    • To further the goals of Executive Order 11-211, to reduce regulatory burdens on the citizens of Florida, the District proposes to reduce the number of copies applicants are required to submit. Additionally, in accordance with the Executive Order, ...
      • Due of Comment: 3/2/2012
• Department of Environmental Protection
  • Beaches and Coastal Systems
    • To delete the second sentence of subsection 62B-54.002(2), F.A.C., that states multi-day fines will not be assessed for minor impacts.
      • Due of Comment: 3/2/2012
• Department of Health
  • Division of Medical Quality Assurance
    • The Department of Health proposes to amend the rule to include a limited license for osteopathic physicians and to implement chapter 2011-95, Laws of Florida, regarding area of critical need temporary certificates.
      • Due of Comment: 3/2/2012
• Department of Corrections
  • Departmental
    • The purpose and effect of the proposed rulemaking is to remove tobacco and tobacco-related products from the list of permissible items and to add a photo identification card and a notarized authorization to the list.
      • Due of Comment: 3/2/2012
• Department of Health
  • Board of Medicine
    • The Board is required to periodically review the information it has gathered with regard to the five most misdiagnosed conditions and revise its rule regarding continuing education to address the five most misdiagnosed conditions.
      • Due of Comment: 3/2/2012
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Division of Hotels and Restaurants
    • The purpose and effect of the proposed rule amendment will be to repeal the rules. The subject matter of these rules is included in Chapter 30 of the Florida Building Code. The Bureau of Elevator Safety enforces Chapter 30 of the Florida Building ...
      • Due of Comment: 3/2/2012
• Department of Health
  • Board of Nursing
    • The Board proposes the repeal of Rule 64B9-8.014, F.A.C.
      • Due of Comment: 3/2/2012
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Division of Hotels and Restaurants
    • The proposed rule amendments will reflect changes made to Chapter 509, F.S., by Laws of Florida Chapter 2008-055 and 2011-119 and remove other agency rules from incorporation by reference.
      • Due of Comment: 3/2/2012
• State Board of Administration
  • Departmental
    • The State Board of Administration seeks to amend the rule listed above to adopt the revised Investment Policy Statements for the Local Government Surplus Funds Trust Fund and the Fund B Surplus Funds Trust Fund, to state the effective date of such ...
      • Due of Comment: 3/2/2012
    • The purpose and effect of the proposed rule amendment is to repeal rules identified during the comprehensive rule review required by Executive Order 11-01 as duplicative, unnecessarily burdensome, or no longer necessary.
      • Due of Comment: 3/2/2012

3. Notices of Changes, Corrections and Withdrawals

• Department of Corrections
  • Departmental
    • Permissible Items for Visitors
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Barbers' Board
    • General Information
    • Guidelines for Disposition of Disciplinary Cases or Other Cases in Which Substantial Interests Are Determined by the Board
    • Security and Monitoring Procedures for Licensure Examination
    • Final Orders
    • Designation of Official Reporter
    • Examination Review Procedure
    • Foreign Language Examination
    • Biennial Renewal of Barber License
    • Biennial Renewal of Barber Assistant Registration
    • Relocation of a Barbershop
    • Collection and Payment of Fees
    • Examination Review Fee
    • Mitigation; Notice of Mitigation and Aggravation
    • Stipulations
    • Installment Payment of Fines
  • Board of Professional Engineers
    • Certification Definition, Procedures, Prohibitions
• Department of Health
  • Division of Emergency Preparedness and Community Support
    • Certification of 911 Emergency Dispatchers, Public Safety Telecommunication Course Equivalency, Renewal of 911 Emergency Dispatchers Certification
• Department of Education
  • State Board of Education
    • Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Program.

4. Petitions and Dispositions Regarding Rule Variance or Waiver

• Department of Financial Services
  • OIR – Insurance Regulation
    • The Office of Insurance Regulation hereby gives notice that the Office of Insurance Regulation (the “Office”) has issued an Order granting the Petition to Amend and Extend Order Granting Variance from Rule 69O-125.003, F.A.C., filed on December 22, ...
• Department of Children and Families
  • Agency for Persons with Disabilities
    • Agency for Persons with Disabilities has issued an Order Denying Petition for Variance from paragraph 65G-5.004(2)(b), F.A.C. filed by Advantage Home Assistant Care, Inc., on September 2, 2011. Paragraph 65G-5.004(2)(b), F.A.C. states that neither ...
• Agency for Health Care Administration
  • Health Facility and Agency Licensing
    • Waiver or Variance of paragraph 59A-35-060(1)(w), F.A.C., which is the application for licensure as a health care clinic under Part X, Chapter 400, Florida Statutes, from Ultracare Imaging Services, Inc. the nature of the rule refers to an ...
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Division of Hotels and Restaurants
    • The Terraces at Bonita Springs. Petitioner seeks a variance of the requirements of ASME A17.1, Section 2.20.4, 2.18.5 and 8.11.2.1.3(cc)(1) & (3) as adopted by Chapter 30, Section 3001.2, Florida Building Code, adopted by paragraph 61C-5.001(1)(a), ...
• Department of Health
  • Board of Medicine
    • That on December 22, 2011, an Order was filed on the Petition for Waiver and/or Variance. The Petition for Waiver and/or Variance was filed on behalf of Edward K. Miller, M.D., on October 24, 2011, seeking a waiver or variance from paragraph 64B8-13....
    • On December 22, 2011, an order was filed on the Petition for Waiver/Variance. The Petition for Waiver and/or Variance was filed by Meenakshi LaCorte, M.D., on September 14, 2011, seeking a waiver or variance from subsection 64B8-4.009(5), F.A.C., ...
  • Board of Osteopathic Medicine
    • On January 4, 2012, an Order was filed on the Petition for Waiver/Variance. The Petition for Waiver and/or Variance was filed on behalf of David J. Sassano, D.O., on October 31, 2011, seeking a waiver or variance from Rule 64B15-14.0051, F.A.C., ...
    • On January 4, 2012, an order was filed on the Petition for Waiver/Variance. The Petition for Waiver and/or Variance was filed by Andrew V. Nicholes, D.O., on October 31, 2011, seeking a waiver or variance from Rule 64B15-13.001, F.A.C., with regard ...
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Division of Hotels and Restaurants
    • an Emergency Variance for paragraph 61C-1.004(1)(a), Florida Administrative Code, Section 5-203.13, 2001 FDA Food Code, Paragraph 4-301.12(A), 2001 FDA Food Code and subsection 61C-4.010(5), Florida Administrative Code, from Gameroom Sawgrass ...
• Department of Children and Families
  • Agency for Persons with Disabilities
    • Variance from Duvall Home seeking Variance from subparagraph 65G-2.013(7)(b)10., F.A.C., relating to Residential Habilitation Standards subsection 10 which states that, “All doors with locks must be readily opened from the inside.”
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Division of Hotels and Restaurants
    • McCabe Building in Naples, FL. Petitioner seeks a variance of the requirements of ASME A17.1, Section 2.20.4, 2.18.5 and 8.11.2.1.3(cc)(1) & (3) as adopted by Chapter 30, Section 3001.2, Florida Building Code, adopted by paragraph 61C-5.001(1)(a), ...
    • UWF College of Business. Petitioner seeks a variance of the requirements of ASME A17.1, Section 2.7.6, 2.20.1, 2.20.2.1, 2.20.2.2, 2.20.3, 2.20.4, 2.20.9 and 2.24.2 as adopted by Chapter 30, Section 3001.2, Florida Building Code, adopted by ...
    • Building 1029, Florida State Hospital in Chattahoochee, FL. Petitioner seeks an variance of the requirements of ASME A17.3, Section 3.11.1, 3.4.5, 3.10.4(t) and A17.1, Section 2.13.3.4, as adopted by Chapter 30, Section 3001.2, Florida Building Code,...
    • Beach Pharmaceuticals in Tampa, FL. Petitioner seeks an emergency variance of the requirements of ASME A17.1, Section 2.20 and 2.18 as adopted by Chapter 30, Section 3001.2, Florida Building Code, adopted by paragraph 61C-5.001(1)(a), Florida ...
    • Cypress Commons in Tampa, FL. Petitioner seeks an emergency variance of the requirements of ASME A17.3, Section 3.11.3 as adopted by Chapter 30, Section 3001.2, Florida Building Code, adopted by paragraph 61C-5.001(1)(a), Florida Administrative Code,...
    • Mercantile Bank Plaza in Winter Park, FL. Petitioner seeks an emergency variance of the requirements of ASME A17.3, Section 3.11.3, as adopted by Chapter 30, Section 3001.2, Florida Building Code, adopted by paragraph 61C-5.001(1)(a), Florida ...
• Department of Health
  • Board of Physical Therapy Practice
    • by Lana Stevens, seeking a variance or waiver of Rule 64B17-3.003, Florida Administrative Code, Ms. Stevens requests the Board to waive the requirements to this rule.
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Division of Hotels and Restaurants
    • UWF Presidents Hall. Petitioner seeks a variance of the requirements of ASME A17.1, Section 2.20.1, 2.20.9 and 2.24.2 as adopted by Chapter 30, Section 3001.2, Florida Building Code, adopted by paragraph 61C-5.001(1)(a), Florida Administrative Code, ...

5. Notices of Meetings, Workshops and Public Hearings

• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Construction Industry Licensing Board
    • To review complaints in which a determination of the existence of probable cause has already been made.; February 28, 2012, 9:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m.; Department of Business and Professional Regulation, Office of the General Counsel, 1940 N. Monroe ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Department of Business and Professional Regulation, Office of the General Counsel, 1940 N. Monroe Street, Suite 42, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-2202
• Department of Environmental Protection
  • Beaches and Coastal Systems
    • The Department will hold the second of two workshops prior to an update of the St. Augustine Inlet Management Plan. Attendees will discuss coastal data, analyses of the beach and inlet littoral system, and implementation strategies that should be ...
      • Hearing Meeting: St. Johns County Emergency Management, Conference Room, 100 EOC Drive, St. Augustine, FL 32092
• Water Management Districts
  • South Florida Water Management District
    • Conduct regular Basin Board business.; February 17, 2012, 9:00 a.m.; Big Cypress Basin Service Center, 2660 Horseshoe Drive North, Naples, Florida 34104
      • Hearing Meeting: Big Cypress Basin Service Center, 2660 Horseshoe Drive North, Naples, Florida 34104
• Regional Planning Councils
  • Northeast Florida Regional Planning Council
    • Regular Quarterly Meeting. ; Monday, February 27, 2012, 10:00 a.m. ; Putnam County Governmental Complex, 2509 Crill Avenue, Palatka, FL 32177
      • Hearing Meeting: Putnam County Governmental Complex, 2509 Crill Avenue, Palatka, FL 32177
    • Regular Quarterly Meeting. ; Monday, February 27, 2012, 2:00 p.m. ; Clay County Council on Aging, 604 Walnut Street, Green Cove Springs, Florida 32043
      • Hearing Meeting: Clay County Council on Aging, 604 Walnut Street, Green Cove Springs, Florida 32043
• Department of Health
  • Board of Acupuncture
    • General business of the Board. ; Friday, March 2, 2012, 9:00 a.m. (EST) or shortly thereafter ; Holiday Inn & Suites-Sawgrass Mills, 3003 N. University Dr., Sunrise, FL 33332, (954)748-7000
      • Hearing Meeting: Holiday Inn & Suites-Sawgrass Mills, 3003 N. University Dr., Sunrise, FL 33332, (954)748-7000
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Barbers' Board
    • General Board Business. ; May 21, 2012, 9:00 a.m. ; Residence Inn Marriott, 2301 Sadler Road, Fernandina Beach, Florida 32034, (904)277-2440
      • Hearing Meeting: Residence Inn Marriott, 2301 Sadler Road, Fernandina Beach, Florida 32034, (904)277-2440
• Regional Planning Councils
  • Northeast Florida Regional Planning Council
    • Regular Quarterly Meeting. ; Thursday, March 1, 2012, 2:00 p.m. ; River House Board Room, 179 Marine Street, St. Augustine, FL 32084
      • Hearing Meeting: River House Board Room, 179 Marine Street, St. Augustine, FL 32084
• Public Service Commission
  • Departmental
    • Docket No. 110260-WS – Application for staff-assisted rate case in Lee County by Useppa Island Utilities Co., Inc. The purpose of the meeting is to give customers and other interested persons an opportunity to offer comments regarding the quality ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Tarpon Bar, 8115 Main Street, Bokeelia, Florida 33922
• Department of Health
  • Division of Emergency Preparedness and Community Support
    • The Office of Trauma’s Next Generation Trauma Registry Project Team has scheduled a series of conference calls with the Office of Trauma Data Group. During these conference calls the members will review the 2013 Trauma Registry Data Dictionary. Each ...
      • Hearing Meeting: These meetings will be held via a Conference Call: Call-in Toll-Free Number: 1(888)387-8686, Passcode: 2062357
• Department of State
  • Division of Historical Resources
    • To review applications for the Florida Historical Marker Program.; Wednesday, February 29, 2012, 1:00 p.m.; R. A. Gray Building, Room 404, 500 South Bronough Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0250
      • Hearing Meeting: R. A. Gray Building, Room 404, 500 South Bronough Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0250
• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • Moffitt Cancer Center & Research Institute
    • Cancer Control & Resource Advisory Council (CCRAB)-Goal III, Treatment & Access to Care General Meeting. ; February 17, 2012, 3:00 p.m. ; Dial-in Number: 1(888)808-6959, Conference Pass Code: 5088661795#
      • Hearing Meeting: Dial-in Number: 1(888)808-6959, Conference Pass Code: 5088661795#
  • Commission for Florida Law Enforcement Accreditation, Inc.
    • Discussion of candidate agencies for accreditation or reaccreditation and general business of the Commission. ; February 22, 2012, 4:00 p.m. ; Mission Inn Resort & Club, 10400 County Road 48, Howey-in-the-Hills, FL 34737
      • Hearing Meeting: Mission Inn Resort & Club, 10400 County Road 48, Howey-in-the-Hills, FL 34737
    • Discussion of candidate agencies for accreditation or reaccreditation and general business of the Commission. ; February 23, 2012, 10:00 a.m. ; Mission Inn Resort & Club, 10400 County Road 48, Howey-in-the-Hills, FL 34737
      • Hearing Meeting: Mission Inn Resort & Club, 10400 County Road 48, Howey-in-the-Hills, FL 34737
  • Florida Corrections Accreditation Commission, Inc.
    • Discussion of candidate agencies for accreditation or reaccreditation and general business of the Commission. ; February 20, 2012, 3:00 p.m. ; Mission Inn Resort & Club, 10400 County Road 48, Howey-in-the-Hills, FL 34737
      • Hearing Meeting: Mission Inn Resort & Club, 10400 County Road 48, Howey-in-the-Hills, FL 34737
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Board of Pilot Commissioners
    • Probable Cause Panel (portions may be closed to the public) and Regular Board Business. ; April 13, 2012, 10:00 a.m. ; Hyatt Regency Orlando International Airport, 9300 Jeff Fuqua Blvd., Orlando, FL
      • Hearing Meeting: Hyatt Regency Orlando International Airport, 9300 Jeff Fuqua Blvd., Orlando, FL
• Regional Planning Councils
  • Apalachee Regional Planning Council
    • The regular quarterly meeting of the District II, Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC). ; Wednesday, February 22, 2012, 10:00 a.m. (ET) ; Tallahassee Fire Department, Training Facility Classroom, 2964 Municipal Way, Tallahassee, FL 32304
      • Hearing Meeting: Tallahassee Fire Department, Training Facility Classroom, 2964 Municipal Way, Tallahassee, FL 32304
• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • Infinite Source Communications Group, LLC
    • The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) District Six will hold a public meeting for a roadway project on State Road (SR) 856/William Lehman Causeway from SR 5/US 1/Biscayne Boulevard to SR A1A/Collins Avenue/Ocean Boulevard to discuss the ...
      • Hearing Meeting: City Hall, City of Aventura, 19200 West Country Club Drive, Aventura, FL 33180
  • Marion Soil and Water Conservation District
    • Business matters that may come before the board will be addressed at the regular board meetings on 02/14, 03/13, 04/10, 05/08, 06/12, 07/10, 08/14, 09/11, 10/09 and 11/13. Workshops have been created for the purpose of fact gathering and ...
      • Hearing Meeting: USDA Ocala Service Center, 2441 N.E. 3rd St., Suite 204-2, Ocala, FL 34470
• Department of Management Services
  • Division of Communications
    • To discuss operational matters for the Statewide Law Enforcement Radio System. ; February 28, 2012, 9:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. ; Betty Easley Conference Center, Room 166, 4075 Esplanade Way, Tallahassee, Florida 32399; Call-In-Number: 1(888)808-6959; ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Betty Easley Conference Center, Room 166, 4075 Esplanade Way, Tallahassee, Florida 32399; Call-In-Number: 1(888)808-6959; Passcode 9227435
• Department of Children and Families
  • Departmental
    • The Advisory Committee to the Florida Department of Children and Families for the deaf or hard-of-hearing will meet to commence its responsibilities as outlined in the Settlement Agreement between the Florida Department of Children and Families and ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Embassy Suites, 9300 Baymeadows Road, Jacksonville, FL 32256
• Regional Planning Councils
  • Treasure Coast Regional Planning Council
    • The Treasure Coast Regional Planning Council will conduct its regular meeting. ; March 16, 2012, 9:30 a.m. ; Indian River State College, Wolf High Technology Center, 2400 S.E. Salerno Road, Stuart, FL 34997
      • Hearing Meeting: Indian River State College, Wolf High Technology Center, 2400 S.E. Salerno Road, Stuart, FL 34997
• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • Florida Health Choices
    • General Board Business. All meetings are subject to date and/or time changes so please check the website: www.myfloridachoices.org for up to date meeting information and materials. ; Friday, March 23, 2012, 11:00 a.m. PLACE: Jacksonville, Florida ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Tallahassee, Florida
• Regional Planning Councils
  • North Central Florida Regional Planning Council
    • To conduct the regular business of the North Central Florida Regional Planning Council. ; February 23, 2012, 7:30 p.m. ; Holiday Inn Hotel and Suites, Suwannee Room, 213 Southwest Commerce Boulevard, Lake City, Florida
      • Hearing Meeting: Holiday Inn Hotel and Suites, Suwannee Room, 213 Southwest Commerce Boulevard, Lake City, Florida
    • To conduct the regular business of the Clearinghouse Committee of the North Central Florida Regional Planning Council. ; February 23, 2012, 6:00 p.m. ; Holiday Inn Hotel and Suites, Suwannee Room, 213 Southwest Commerce Boulevard, Lake City, ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Holiday Inn Hotel and Suites, Suwannee Room, 213 Southwest Commerce Boulevard, Lake City, Florida
    • To conduct the regular business of the Executive Committee of the North Central Florida Regional Planning Council. ; February 23, 2012, 6:00 p.m. ; Holiday Inn Hotel and Suites, Olustee Room, 213 Southwest Commerce Boulevard, Lake City, Florida
      • Hearing Meeting: Holiday Inn Hotel and Suites, Olustee Room, 213 Southwest Commerce Boulevard, Lake City, Florida
• Department of Health
  • Board of Hearing Aid Specialists
    • Probable Cause Panel with Reconsiderations. ; February 24, 2012, 10:00 a.m. ; (850)245-4474 to inquire about call-in number
      • Hearing Meeting: (850)245-4474 to inquire about call-in number
• Department of State
  • Division of Historical Resources
    • The Board of Directors will discuss fundraising, income-expense reports, and other Friends business. ; February 16, 2012, 6:00 p.m. ; Mission San Luis, 2100 W. Tennessee Street, Tallahassee, FL
      • Hearing Meeting: Mission San Luis, 2100 W. Tennessee Street, Tallahassee, FL
• Department of Health
  • Board of Nursing
    • For cases previously heard by the panel. ; February 20, 2012, 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. ; Department of Health, Tallahassee at Meet Me Number: 1(888)808-6959, Code: 2458182
      • Hearing Meeting: Department of Health, Tallahassee at Meet Me Number: 1(888)808-6959, Code: 2458182
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Regulatory Council of Community Association Managers
    • General Business. ; Friday, February 17, 2012, 9:00 a.m. ; To participate in the telephone conference call contact: 1(888)808-6959, Conference Code: 4879597
      • Hearing Meeting: To participate in the telephone conference call contact: 1(888)808-6959, Conference Code: 4879597
• Agency for Health Care Administration
  • Departmental
    • The Health Information Exchange Coordinating Committee will review and discuss strategies to increase electronic health record adoption and health information exchange in Florida.; March 2, 2012, 10:00 a.m.; Agency for Health Care Administration, ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Agency for Health Care Administration, 2727 Mahan Drive, Building 3, Conference Room A, Tallahassee, FL 32308
• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • South Dade Soil and Water Conservation District
    • Regular agenda items for presentation to Board of Supervisors: Ag Lab, MIL, District Reports and projects. ; Thursday, February 16, 2012, 9:30 a.m. ; USDA Florida City Service Center, 1450 N. Krome Ave., Florida City, FL 33034
      • Hearing Meeting: USDA Florida City Service Center, 1450 N. Krome Ave., Florida City, FL 33034
• Department of Children and Families
  • Family Safety and Preservation Program
    • Strategic Planning Session for 2012. ; February 15, 2012, 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. ; Teleconference Call: 1(888)808-6959, Code 2211042
      • Hearing Meeting: Teleconference Call: 1(888)808-6959, Code 2211042
• Department of Elder Affairs
  • Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program
    • Palm Beach County District Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program Council business.; January 9, 2012; February 13, 2012; March 19, 2012; April 16, 2012; May 21, 2012; June 18, 2012; July 16, 2012; August 20, 2012; September 20, 2012, October 15, 2012; ...
      • Hearing Meeting: 111 South Sapodilla Avenue, Room #113B, West Palm Beach, FL 33401
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Electrical Contractors' Licensing Board
    • March 14, 2012, 4:00 p.m., Probable Cause Panel (portions may be closed to the public); March 15, 2012, 8:30 a.m., Discipline and General Business and March 16, 2012, 8:30 a.m., General Business. ; March 14, 2012, 4:00 p.m.; March 15, 2012, 8:30 a....
      • Hearing Meeting: Hilton Cocoa Beach Oceanfront, 1550 North Atlantic Ave., Cocoa Beach, FL 32931-3268, Ph: (321)799-0003
• Public Service Commission
  • Departmental
    • To consider and make a decision regarding the petition for increase in rates by Gulf Power Company. LEGAL AUTHORITY AND JURISDICTION: Chapters 120, 350 and 367, F.S. ; February 27, 2012, 9:30 a.m.; Betty Easley Conference Center, Joseph P. Cresse ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Betty Easley Conference Center, Joseph P. Cresse Hearing Room 148, 4075 Esplanade Way, Tallahassee, Florida
• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • Florida Telecommunications Relay, Inc.
    • A regular meeting of the Board of Directors. The meeting is subject to cancellation for lack of a quorum or unavailability of an interpreter. ; Monday, February 13, 2012, 10:00 a.m. ; Florida Telecommunications Relay, Inc., 1820 E. Park Avenue, ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Florida Telecommunications Relay, Inc., 1820 E. Park Avenue, Suite 101, Tallahassee, FL 32301
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Construction Industry Licensing Board
    • CE/Exams/Public Awareness committee meeting. ; Tuesday, March 13, 2012, 10:00 a.m. or soon thereafter ; Conference Call: 1(888)808-6959, Conference Code: 4879516
      • Hearing Meeting: Conference Call: 1(888)808-6959, Conference Code: 4879516
    • General business, disciplinary and committee meetings of the board. ; Wednesday, March 14, 2012, 12:00 Noon; Thursday, March 15, 2012, 8:00 a.m.; Friday, March 16, 2012, 8:00 a.m. or soon thereafter ; Embassy Suites Orlando – North, 225 Shorecrest ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Embassy Suites Orlando – North, 225 Shorecrest Drive, Altamonte Springs, FL 32701
  • Board of Landscape Architecture
    • Probable Cause Panel meeting, portions which are closed to the public. Agenda available on request. ; February 22, 2012, 10:00 a.m. ; Access Phone: 1(888)808-6959, Conference Code: 9226020
      • Hearing Meeting: Access Phone: 1(888)808-6959, Conference Code: 9226020
• Metropolitan Planning Organizations
  • Collier Metropolitan Planning Organization
    • All interested parties are invited to attend, and to register to speak and if applicable submit their inquiries or comments, in writing, to the board prior to the meeting. All registered public speakers will be limited to three (3) minutes unless ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Collier County Government Center, Board of County Commissioners Chambers, Third Floor, 3299 Tamiami Trail East, Naples, FL
• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • disAbility Solutions for Independent Living, Inc.
    • General Fundraising and Board Meeting topics, including financial statements.; Monday, February 20, 2012, 5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m., Fundraising Meeting; 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m., Board Meeting; 119 S. Palmetto Ave., Suite 180, Daytona Beach, FL 32114
      • Hearing Meeting: 119 S. Palmetto Ave., Suite 180, Daytona Beach, FL 32114
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Board of Veterinary Medicine
    • Probable Cause Panel meeting, portions which are closed to the public. Agenda available on request. ; March 14, 2012, 9:00 a.m. ; Access Phone: 1(888)808-6959, Conference Code: 9226020
      • Hearing Meeting: Access Phone: 1(888)808-6959, Conference Code: 9226020
• Executive Office of the Governor
  • Departmental
    • This is not a Commission Meeting, but a site visit of the Gadsden READS AmeriCorps Program for Tallahassee area Commissioners. ; Thursday, February 16, 2012, 9:00 a.m. – until completed ; Gadsden County School Board, 35 Martin Luther King Blvd., ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Gadsden County School Board, 35 Martin Luther King Blvd., Quincy, FL 32351 and George Monroe Elementary School, 1830 West King Street, Quincy, FL 32351
• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • Madison Soil and Water Conservation District
    • General Business. ; February 15, 2012, 8:00 a.m. ; USDA Service Center, Suite 2, 1416 US 90 E., Madison, FL 32340
      • Hearing Meeting: USDA Service Center, Suite 2, 1416 US 90 E., Madison, FL 32340
• Department of Financial Services
  • Division of Funeral, Cemetery, and Consumer Services
    • Applications for license; disciplinary actions; applications for approval of change in ownership or control of existing licenses; reports by staff; approval of minutes of prior meetings.; March 1, 2012; May 3, 2012; June 7, 2012; July 12, 2012; ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Deerfield Beach at the Hilton Deerfield Beach/Boca Raton, 100 Fairway Dr., Deerfield Beach, FL
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Board of Accountancy
    • The Board will meet to consider enforcement proceedings including consideration of investigation officers’ reports, rules, and other general business. This is a public meeting. ; Friday, March 9, 2012, 9:00 a.m. – until completion of all board ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Teleconference Call: 1(888)808-6959, Conference Code: 9299108
• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • GPI Southeast, Inc.
    • The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) invites you to attend a public information meeting concerning improvements to State Road (S.R.) 752 (Texar Drive) from S.R. 295 (Fairfield Drive) to S.R. 289 (9th Avenue) in Escambia County. The ...
      • Hearing Meeting: JE Hall Center, Room 160, 30 East Texar Drive, Pensacola, FL
• Department of Education
  • Division of Florida Colleges
    • This public meeting for the Region XI Council will provide updates on training classes and any other issues involving the Region. ; March 7, 2012, 10:00 a.m. ; Treasure Coast Public Safety Training Complex, 4600 Kirby Loop Road, Fort Pierce, FL ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Treasure Coast Public Safety Training Complex, 4600 Kirby Loop Road, Fort Pierce, FL 34981
• Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
  • Division of Standards
    • This is a meeting of the Florida Propane Gas Education, Safety and Research Council and representatives of the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services to discuss and review council programs and budget issues. ; March 12, 2012, 1:00 ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Monroe Street Conference Center, 2714 Graves Road, Tallahassee, FL 32303
    • This is a meeting of the Florida LP Gas Advisory Board to discuss industry related issues. ; March 12, 2012, 3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. ; Monroe Street Conference Center, 2714 Graves Road, Tallahassee, FL 32303
      • Hearing Meeting: Monroe Street Conference Center, 2714 Graves Road, Tallahassee, FL 32303
• Regional Planning Councils
  • South Florida Regional Planning Council
    • To discuss and review the Revolving Loan Fund loan applications. ; Monday, February 27, 2012, 3:00 p.m. ; South Florida Regional Planning Council, 3440 Hollywood Boulevard, Suite 140, Hollywood, FL 33021, (954)985-4416
      • Hearing Meeting: South Florida Regional Planning Council, 3440 Hollywood Boulevard, Suite 140, Hollywood, FL 33021, (954)985-4416
• Department of Environmental Protection
  • Departmental
    • This is a general public meeting of interested stakeholders to discuss issues related to the Wekiva Basin Management Action Plan (BMAP). This meeting will provide an opportunity for stakeholders to provide their comments and recommendations to the ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Westmonte Park/Civic Center Building, 624 Bills Lane, Altamonte Springs, FL 32714
• Department of Transportation
  • Departmental
    • Financial Management No. 407355-1, -3, & -4 Project Description: State Road (SR) 415 Roadway Widening, from SR 46 to Acorn Lake Road The widening project includes the reconstruction of SR 415 from two lanes to four lanes, a new bridge over the St. ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Deltona City Hall, 2345 Providence Boulevard, Deltona, FL
• Water Management Districts
  • St. Johns River Water Management District
    • Provide information on the evolution of water law and policy over the past four decades.; February 23, 2012, 6:00 p.m., Reception and welcoming remarks; February 24, 2012, 8:30 a.m., Panels and plenary sessions; February 25, 2012, 9:00 a.m., ...
      • Hearing Meeting: University of Florida Levin College of Law Campus, Gainesville, Florida
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Board of Professional Geologists
    • Applications and General Board Business. ; April 25, 2012, 1:00 p.m.; April 26, 2012, 9:00 a.m. ; The Department of Business and Professional Regulation, Division of Profession Board Room, 1940 North Monroe Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32399
      • Hearing Meeting: The Department of Business and Professional Regulation, Division of Profession Board Room, 1940 North Monroe Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32399
• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • disAbility Solutions for Independent Living, Inc.
    • The Audit Committee will be meeting with the Auditors regarding the recent Audit. The Committee will be presented with the Auditor’s findings and recommendations for the agency.; March 1, 2012, 5:00 p.m.; 119 S. Palmetto Ave., Daytona Beach, FL 32114
      • Hearing Meeting: 119 S. Palmetto Ave., Daytona Beach, FL 32114
• Department of Children and Families
  • Substance Abuse Program
    • ITN #01U12AP1 – To Provide Florida Safe Families Network Application Services – Solicitation Conference. The purpose of this meeting is to discuss the ITN solicitation document to clarify any areas of misunderstanding or ambiguity. Attendance at the ...
      • Hearing Meeting: 1940 North Monroe Street, Suite 80, Tallahassee, FL 32399
    • ITN #01U12AP1 – To Provide Florida Safe Families Network Application Services – Public Reply Opening. The purpose of this meeting is to open the Reply’s received from the vendors. ; March 6, 2012, 3:00 p.m. ; 1940 North Monroe Street, Suite 80, ...
      • Hearing Meeting: 1940 North Monroe Street, Suite 80, Tallahassee, FL 32399
• Department of Elder Affairs
  • Departmental
    • The Florida Department of Elder Affairs is very interested in getting your input as we develop the Florida State Plan on Aging, 2013-2016. The plan will address the needs and well-being of Florida’s 4.5 million elders age 60 and older. As a part of ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Osceola Council on Aging, Barney E. Veal Center, 700 Generation Point, Kissimmee, FL 34744
• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • Bryant Miller Olive
    • For the purpose of Section 147(f) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the “Code”), notice is hereby given that the Higher Educational Facilities Financing Authority (the “Authority”) will hold a public meeting and hearing on Friday, ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Bieberbach/Reed Conference Room, Cornell Campus Center, Campus of Rollins College, 1000 Holt Avenue, Winter Park, Florida 32789
• Department of Children and Families
  • Substance Abuse Program
    • ITN #01F12GC3 – To Provide Identity Verification Services for Public Assistance Applicants – Solicitation Conference. The purpose of this meeting is to discuss the ITN solicitation document to clarify any areas of misunderstanding or ambiguity. ...
      • Hearing Meeting: 1317 Winewood Blvd., Bldg. 1, Tallahassee, FL 32399
    • ITN #01F12GC3 – To Provide Identity Verification Services for Public Assistance Applicants – Public Reply Opening. The purpose of this meeting is to open the Reply’s received from the vendors.; March 16, 2012, 3:00 p.m.; 1317 Winewood Blvd., Bldg. 1,...
      • Hearing Meeting: 1317 Winewood Blvd., Bldg. 1, Tallahassee, FL 32399
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • State Boxing Commission
    • To conduct a rules workshop and general business meeting to consider all of Chapters 61K1-1, 61K1-3, 61K1-4, Florida Administrative Code, regarding boxing, kickboxing, and mixed martial arts professional and amateur rules. ; February 24, 2012, 10:...
      • Hearing Meeting: Department of Business and Professional Regulation, Board Conference Room, 1940 North Monroe Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-1016; Conference Call: 1(888)808-6959, Conference Code: 4137430
• Water Management Districts
  • St. Johns River Water Management District
    • Updates and discussion of the Upper Basin Project, Fellsmere Water Management area and associated projects. ; Monday, February 20, 2012, 9:00 a.m. ; St. Johns River Water Management District, Briefing: Palm Bay Service Center, 525 Community ...
      • Hearing Meeting: St. Johns River Water Management District, Briefing: Palm Bay Service Center, 525 Community College Parkway S.E., Palm Bay, FL 32909. Followed by site visit of the Upper Basin Project, Fellsmere Water Management Area and associated projects. Transportation for site visit may be determined by weather and water levels. This site visit may be attended by two or more Governing Board members. The locations of the site visits may be changed due to inclement weather or other unforeseen circumstances. Notice of such change will be available by contacting: St. Johns River Water Management District, Attention: Marji Hightower, 4049 Reid Street, Palatka, FL 32177, mhightow@sjrwmd.com or by phone: (386)329-4214.
• Department of Health
  • Departmental
    • The subject of the meeting will be the format and content of a PSA urging Floridians to seek the advice of a hearing healthcare professional. ; Friday, February 17, 2012, 8:00 a.m. (EST) ; Conference Call: 1(888)808-6959, Conference Code: ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Conference Call: 1(888)808-6959, Conference Code: 5221678031#; Communication access real-time translation (CART) services will be provided remotely via the following weblink: http://www.streamtext.net/text.aspx?event=FCCDHH
• Department of Financial Services
  • Division of Funeral, Cemetery, and Consumer Services
    • To conduct a public meeting to reconsider the following disciplinary cases with prior findings of probable cause: Charles A. Lewis Funeral Home, Case No. 117697-11-FC and Leroy Sims, Jr., Case No. 117552-11-FC.; Tuesday, February 28, 2012, 10:00 a.m....
      • Hearing Meeting: 111 West Madison Street, Claude Denson Pepper Building, Room 336J, Tallahassee, Florida 32399
• Board of Governors
  • Departmental
    • Review New University 2012 Fee Proposals; Review University Proposals for Fee Increases; Review 2013-14 Legislative Budget Request Guidelines; Resolution of the Board of Governors Requesting the Division of Bond Finance of the State Board of ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Live Oak Center, UCF, Orlando, FL
• Department of Transportation
  • Departmental
    • This hearing is being held to afford interested persons the opportunity to express their views concerning the proposed improvements of Financial Project ID: 426964-1, otherwise known as State Road 15 (US-1 / New Kings Road) from State Road 104 (Dunn ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Lincoln Villa Community Center, 7866 New Kings Road, Jacksonville, FL 32219
• Executive Office of the Governor
  • Departmental
    • To discuss business of the Employment Readiness and Services Subcommittee of the Governor’s Commission on Jobs for Floridians with Disabilities pursuant to Executive Order 11-161.; February 21, 2012, 3:00 p.m.; Conference Call: 1(888)808-6959, ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Conference Call: 1(888)808-6959, Conference Code: 7192614
• Department of State
  • Division of Library and Information Services
    • The State Library Council Governmental Affairs Subcommittee will review and discuss matters and issues related to the programs and/or activities of the Division of Library and Information Services. Subject matter may include issues that have local ...
      • Hearing Meeting: DLIS Small Conference Room, Division of Library and Information Services, R.A. Gray Building, 500 South Bronough Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32399
• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • Citizens Property Insurance Corporation
    • Items of discussion include, but are not limited to, Committee Reports and Formal Appeals. ; February 23, 2012, 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. (EDT) ; Orlando, FL
      • Hearing Meeting: Orlando, FL
    • Items of discussion include, but are not limited to, Enterprise Wide Core System. ; February 22, 2012, 1:00 p.m. (EDT) ; Orlando, FL
      • Hearing Meeting: Orlando, FL
• Executive Office of the Governor
  • Departmental
    • To discuss business of the Access to Employment Opportunities Subcommittee of the Governor’s Commission on Jobs for Floridians with Disabilities pursuant to Executive Order 11-161. ; February 23, 2012, 9:00 a.m. ; Conference Call: 1(888)808-6959, ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Conference Call: 1(888)808-6959, Conference Code: 7192614
    • To discuss business of the Employer Outreach Subcommittee of the Governor’s Commission on Jobs for Floridians with Disabilities pursuant to Executive Order 11-161. ; February 24, 2012, 9:00 a.m. ; Conference Call: 1(888)808-6959, Conference Code: ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Conference Call: 1(888)808-6959, Conference Code: 7192614
• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • Departmental
    • Transportation Disadvantaged Local Coordinating Board meeting.; Thursday, February 23, 2012, 10:00 a.m.; Pasco County Historic Courthouse, 37918 Meridian Ave., Dade City, FL
      • Hearing Meeting: Pasco County Historic Courthouse, 37918 Meridian Ave., Dade City, FL
• Water Management Districts
  • Northwest Florida Water Management District
    • NWFWMD February 2012 Governing Board Meeting – to consider District business. OTHER MEETINGS TO BE HELD ON THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 2012: 1:05 p.m. Public Hearing on Regulatory Matters 1:10 p.m. Public Hearing on Land Acquisition Matters ; ...
      • Hearing Meeting: District Headquarters, 3 miles north of Interstate 10 on Highway 90, Tallahassee, FL
• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • Independent Colleges and Universities of Florida
    • (A) Consideration of the results of a public hearing and a resolution related thereto and consideration of a resolution with respect to the authorization by the Authority of the issuance of not exceeding $70.000.000 in principal amount of revenue ...
      • Hearing Meeting: The Campus of Rollins College, 1000 Holt Avenue, Winter Park, Florida 32789, The Offices of The Independent Colleges and Universities of Florida, 542 East Park Avenue, Tallahassee, Florida 32301; Conference Call: 1(866)578-5716, Conference Code 6813188
  • Florida High School Athletic Association
    • The FHSAA Board of Directors meets to hear appeals of decisions rendered by the Sectional Appeals Committees and Executive Director, and to conduct the general business of the Association. ; 5 times annually (Sept., Nov., Jan., Apr., June) with ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Best Western Gateway Grand, 4200 N.W. 97th Blvd., Gainesville, FL 32606
• Executive Office of the Governor
  • Departmental
    • Regular scheduled meeting of the Governor and Cabinet to act on all executive branch matters provided by law and to act on any agendas submitted for their consideration. The Governor and Cabinet will proceed through each agenda, item by item. The ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Cabinet Meeting Room, Lower Level, The Capitol, Tallahassee, Florida

6. Notices of Petitions and Dispositions Regarding Declaratory Stat

• Department of Financial Services
  • Division of State Fire Marshal
    • Fort Myers Beach Fire Control District and Darren White, Assistant Fire Chief, Case #121574-11-FM,; A Declaratory Statement was issued by the Department on January 20, 2012. The agency has determined that Sections 29.1.1.1 and 29.3.2.2.2. and Table ...
• Department of Health
  • Board of Medicine
    • GMAC Indemnity Corporation; The Notice of the Petition was published in Vol. 37, No. 41, of the October 14, 2011, issue of the Florida Administrative Weekly. The Board reviewed the Petition at its meeting held on December 2, 2011. The Board’s Final ...
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Division of Florida Condominiums, Timeshares and Mobile Homes
    • Toni Ann Scarfuto and Michelle Scarfuto, Unit Owners, Oriole Gardens Condominium Three Association, Inc., Docket No. 2012004223, on January 27, 2012. ; Whether Oriole Gardens Condominium Three Association, Inc. may require a unit owner to pay the ...
  • Construction Industry Licensing Board
    • Robert J. Koning, filed on January 24, 2012. ; The Petitioner seeks the Board’s interpretation of Sections 468.831, 468.8311(2), (3), (4), Florida Statutes, and whether home inspection services are within the scope of licensure of a Certified ...

7. Notices Regarding Bids, Proposals and Purchasing

• Metropolitan Planning Organizations
  • Charlotte County-Punta Gorda MPO
    • Metropolitan Planning Organizations, Charlotte County-Punta Gorda MPO
• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • Florida Developmental Disabilities Council
    • Other Agencies and Organizations, Florida Developmental Disabilities Council
• Department of Education
  • University of Florida
    • Department of Education, University of Florida
• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • Gainesville-Alachua County Regional Airport Authority
    • Other Agencies and Organizations, Gainesville-Alachua County Regional Airport Authority
• Department of Education
  • Florida State University
    • Department of Education, Florida State University
  • University of South Florida
    • Department of Education, University of South Florida

8. Miscellaneous

• Department of Environmental Protection
  • Departmental
    • Department of Environmental Protection, Departmental
• Agency for Health Care Administration
  • Hospital and Nursing Home Reporting Systems and Other Provisions Relating to Hospitals
    • Agency for Health Care Administration, Hospital and Nursing Home Reporting Systems and Other Provisions Relating to Hospitals
• Department of Community Affairs
  • Division of Community Planning
    • Department of Community Affairs, Division of Community Planning
• Department of Environmental Protection
  • Departmental
    • Department of Environmental Protection, Departmental
• 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
• Department of Health
  • Board of Pharmacy
    • Department of Health, Board of Pharmacy
• Agency for Health Care Administration
  • Hospital and Nursing Home Reporting Systems and Other Provisions Relating to Hospitals
    • Agency for Health Care Administration, Hospital and Nursing Home Reporting Systems and Other Provisions Relating to Hospitals
• Department of Financial Services
  • FSC - Financial Institution Regulation
    • Department of Financial Services, FSC - Financial Institution Regulation
• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • Blueprint 2000
    • Other Agencies and Organizations, Blueprint 2000