Vol. 40, No. 54 (03/19/2014)

1. Notices of Development of Proposed Rules and Negotiated Rulemaking

• Department of Health
  • Division of Emergency Preparedness and Community Support
    • This rulemaking implements new trauma triage scoreboard methodologies.

2. Proposed Rules

• Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles
  • Division of Driver Licenses
    • The purpose of these amendments is to revise standards for driver license exams and update a scoring ratio. The amendments will also address forms incorporated throughout the rule chapter.
      • Due of Comment: 4/9/2014

3. Petitions and Dispositions Regarding Rule Variance or Waiver

• Department of Health
  • Division of Environmental Health
    • On March 17, 2014, the Department of Health issued an order in response to a petition for a variance filed on November 15, 2013, by Lee Rashkin, Director of Sales and Marketing, representing Presby Environmental, Inc. Petitioner sought a variance ...
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Division of Hotels and Restaurants
    • On March 04, 2014 the Division of Hotels and Restaurants received a Petition for an Emergency Variance for Subparagraph 61C-1.004(1)(a), Florida Administrative Code and Paragraph 5-202.11(A), 2009 FDA Food Code from Dippin Dots located in Orlando. ...
• Department of Health
  • Board of Physical Therapy Practice
    • of the issuance of an Order regarding the Petition for Variance or Waiver for Rodney Garcia Mendoza, filed on January 14, 2014. The Notice of Petition for Variance or Waiver was published in Volume 40, No. 16, of the January 24, 2014, Florida ...
    • of the issuance of an Order regarding the Petition for Variance or Waiver for Ma Theresa Mendoza, filed on January 14, 2014. The Notice of Petition for Variance or Waiver was published in Volume 40, No. 16, of the January 24, 2014, Florida ...

4. Notices of Meetings, Workshops and Public Hearings

• Department of Children and Families
  • Refugee Services
    • The purpose of the Orlando Area Refugee Task Force meeting is to increase awareness of the refugee populations, share best practices, spot trends in refugee populations, build collaborations between agencies, help create good communication among ...
      • Hearing Meeting: TBD
• Department of Environmental Protection
  • Departmental
    • The Coral Reef Conservation Program is holding the first meeting of the Our Florida Reefs Northern Community Working Group to educate working group members about their role in the Our Florida Reefs community planning process.; Thursday, March 27, 9:...
      • Hearing Meeting: B-1 Auditorium, South Florida Water Management District Headquarters, 3301 Gun Club Road, West Palm Beach, FL 33406
• Water Management Districts
  • South Florida Water Management District
    • District staff shall provide information regarding the proposed surplus of a vacant land parcel containing 20.41 acres, more or less, located on Canoe Creek Road in St. Cloud, Osceola County, Florida. The proposed surplus of this parcel resulted ...
      • Hearing Meeting: South Florida Water Management District, B-1 Auditorium, 3301 Gun Club Road, West Palm Beach, FL 33406.
• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • MRGMiami
    • The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) District Six will conduct an Alternatives Public Workshop for the State Road (SR) 25/US 27/Okeechobee Road Project Development and Environment (PD&E) Study from SR 997/Krome Avenue to NW 79 Avenue. ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Westland Gardens Park, 13501 NW 107 Avenue, Hialeah Gardens, FL, 33018
  • Jacobs Engineering - Tallahassee
    • The pedestrian and bicyclist safety study in progress along State Road (S.R.) 10/U.S. 90 from the Escambia County line to S.R. 87 south in Santa Rosa County.; April 3, 2014, 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. (CDT); Santa Rosa County Auditorium 4530 Spikes Way ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Santa Rosa County Auditorium 4530 Spikes Way Milton, Florida, 32583
• Department of Management Services
  • Division of Communications
    • The Board will be reviewing and discussing the Strategic Planning Report for the Statewide Law Enforcement Radio System.; Tuesday, April 8th, 2014, 9:00 a.m.; The Betty Easley Conference Center located at 4075 Esplanade Way, Room 152 in Tallahassee, ...
      • Hearing Meeting: The Betty Easley Conference Center located at 4075 Esplanade Way, Room 152 in Tallahassee, FL 32399
• Department of the Lottery
  • Departmental
    • Meeting of the Evaluation Committee to evaluate and score Replies for ITN 10-13/14, Lottery Sales Force Mobility Solution. The Evaluation Committee may make a determination to continue this meeting at a future date and time should it deem necessary ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Florida Lottery Headquarters, 250 Marriott Drive, Tallahassee, Florida 32301
• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • Scalar Consulting Group Inc.
    • This Public Kick-off Meeting is being held to allow interested persons an opportunity to express their views concerning the location, conceptual design, and social, economic, and environmental effects of the proposed roadway improvements to SR 5/US ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Polish-American Social Club, 7500 US Highway 1, Vero Beach, FL 32967.
• Regional Planning Councils
  • South Florida Regional Planning Council
    • To discuss the LEPC's ongoing regional hazardous materials training and planning activities for FY1314.; Wednesday, May 28, 2014 at 10:00 a.m.; South Florida Regional Planning Council, 3440 Hollywood Blvd., Suite 140, Hollywood, FL 33021
      • Hearing Meeting: South Florida Regional Planning Council, 3440 Hollywood Blvd., Suite 140, Hollywood, FL 33021
• Department of Economic Opportunity
  • Division of Workforce Services
    • Deliberation for cases pending before the Reemployment Assistance Appeals Commission that are ready for final review and the Chairman's report. No public testimony will be taken.; March 26, 2014, 9:00 a.m; Reemployment Assistance Appeals Commission, ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Reemployment Assistance Appeals Commission, 101 Rhyne Building, 2740 Centerview Drive, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-4151.
• Department of Management Services
  • Commission on Human Relations
    • The purpose of the meeting is for the Commission to vote on the disposition of cases pending before it for decision.; Wednesday, April 16, 2014, at 10 a.m. ET.; Call 888-670-3525 and when prompted, enter passcode 1760507820 followed by the # key.
      • Hearing Meeting: Call 888-670-3525 and when prompted, enter passcode 1760507820 followed by the # key.
• Department of State
  • Division of Elections
    • The Elections Canvassing Commission will meet to certify the official results of the March 11, 2014, Special Election for U.S. House District 13 and Special Primary Election for State House District 44, in accordance with sections 100.101 and 100....
      • Hearing Meeting: Cabinet Meeting Room, LL03, The Capitol, Tallahassee, Florida
• Florida Housing Finance Corporation
  • Departmental
    • The Review Committee meeting will be to give the scores and to submit a recommendation to Florida Housing’s Board of Directors regarding the responses submitted for Florida Housing Finance Corporation’s Request For Applications 2014-105, Financing ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Rick Seltzer Conference Room, Suite 6000, Florida Housing Finance Corporation, 227 North Bronough Street, Tallahassee, Florida, 32301-1329
    • The Review Committee meeting will be to discuss the Applications received and to answer any questions the Review Committee may have regarding the Applications submitted in response to Florida Housing Finance Corporation’s Request For Applications ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Rick Seltzer Conference Room, Suite 6000, Florida Housing Finance Corporation, 227 North Bronough Street, Tallahassee, Florida, 32301-1329
• Water Management Districts
  • Southwest Florida Water Management District
    • Cooperative Funding Public Meeting: Governing Board members will discuss, evaluate and prioritize fiscal year 2015 requests for project funding in the northern counties of SWFWMD. All or part of this meeting may be conducted by means of ...
      • Hearing Meeting: SWFWMD Headquarters, 2379 Broad Street, Brooksville, FL 34604
    • Cooperative Funding Public Meeting: Governing Board members will discuss, evaluate and prioritize fiscal year 2015 requests for project funding in Polk, Highlands and Hardee counties of SWFWMD. All or part of this meeting may be conducted by means ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Bartow City Hall, City Commission Chambers, 450 N. Wilson Avenue, Bartow, FL, 33830
    • Cooperative Funding Public Meeting: Governing Board members will discuss, evaluate and prioritize fiscal year 2015 requests for project funding in Hillsborough, Pasco and Pinellas counties of SWFWMD. All or part of this meeting may be conducted by ...
      • Hearing Meeting: SWFWMD Tampa Service Office, 7601 US Highway 301 North, Tampa FL 33637
    • Cooperative Funding Public Meeting: Governing Board members will discuss, evaluate and prioritize fiscal year 2015 requests for project funding in the southern counties of SWFWMD. All or part of this meeting may be conducted by means of ...
      • Hearing Meeting: SWFWMD Sarasota Service Office, 6750 Fruitville Road, Sarasota FL 34240
• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • Reynolds, Smith & Hills, Inc.
    • The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) will host a public meeting to update interested persons about the progress of the design phase for the widening of Interstate 75 from Harborview Road to Kings Highway in Charlotte County, Florida. This ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Pilgrim United Church of Christ, 24515 Rampart Boulevard, Port Charlotte, Florida 33980
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Board of Accountancy
    • The Budget Task Force will meet to discuss the board's quarter financials.; Wednesday, April 23, 2014 beginning at 10:00 a.m., until all business is concluded.; Conference call, dial in number 888.670.3525; Pass code number 9801392456#
      • Hearing Meeting: Conference call, dial in number 888.670.3525; Pass code number 9801392456#
  • Board of Employee Leasing Companies
    • General Business of the Board and Probable Cause Panel meeting, portions which are closed to the public.; Tuesday, April 29, 2014 at 9:00 a.m. - Probable Cause Panel Meeting, portions which are closed to the public and Wednesday, April 30, 2014 at 9:...
      • Hearing Meeting: The Gaylord Pams Resort & Convention Center 6000 West Osceola Parkway Kissimmee, Florida 34746 407-586-0000
    • General Business of the Board and Probable Cause Panel meeting, portions which are closed to the public.; Tuesday, June 24, 2014 at 9:00 a.m. - Probable Cause Panel Meeting, portions which are closed to the public and Wednesday, June 25, 2014 at 9:...
      • Hearing Meeting: The Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention Center 6000 West Osceola Parkway Kissimmee, Florida 34746 407-586-0000
    • General Business of the Board.; Wednesday, June 23, 2014 at 10:00 a.m. or soon thereafter.; Via Telephone Conference Call. To Connect, dial 1(888)670-3525, Conference Pass code: 7489217568 then #
      • Hearing Meeting: Via Telephone Conference Call. To Connect, dial 1(888)670-3525, Conference Pass code: 7489217568 then #
    • General Business of the Board; Wednesday, August 20, 2014 at 10:00 a.m. or soon thereafter.; Via Telephone Conference Call. To Connect, dial 1(888)670-3525, Conference Pass code: 7489217568 then #
      • Hearing Meeting: Via Telephone Conference Call. To Connect, dial 1(888)670-3525, Conference Pass code: 7489217568 then #
    • General Business of the Board and Probable Cause Panel meeting, portions which are closed to the public.; Wednesday, September 17, 2014 at 9:00 a.m. - Probable Cause Panel Meeting, portions which are closed to the public and Thursday, September 18, ...
      • Hearing Meeting: The Hilton St . Augustine Historic Bayfront 32 Avenida Menendez St. Augustine, Florida 32084 904-829-2277
    • General Business of the Board; Wednesday,October 15, 2014 at 10:00 a.m. or soon thereafter.; Via Telephone Conference Call. To Connect, dial 1(888)670-3525, Conference Pass code: 7489217568 then #
      • Hearing Meeting: Via Telephone Conference Call. To Connect, dial 1(888)670-3525, Conference Pass code: 7489217568 then #
• Department of Health
  • Departmental
    • Public Health and Healthcare Preparedeness Strategic Planning Oversight Team will discuss strategic planning changes and direction, program status for the current year and program requests for the coming year 2014-15.; March 26-27, 2014, 8:00 a.m.; ...
      • Hearing Meeting: The Florida Hotel and Conference Center
  • Board of Nursing Home Administrators
    • General board business.; Friday, April 18, 2014, commencing at 9:00 a.m., at meet me number (888) 670-3525, participating code 9238150597.; Department of Health, 4042 Bald Cypress Way, Tallahassee, Florida 32399.
      • Hearing Meeting: Department of Health, 4042 Bald Cypress Way, Tallahassee, Florida 32399.
• Department of Transportation
  • Departmental
    • Financial Management No. 410674-2-32-01, 410674-3-32-01 State Road (SR) 40 Design Projects from the End of the Existing Four Lanes to East of County Road 314 and From East of County Road 314 to East of County Road 314A Marion County, FL The ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Ocklawaha Bridge Baptist Chruch 14100 NE Highway 40 Silver Springs, FL 34488

5. Notices Regarding Bids, Proposals and Purchasing

• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • St. Johns County Board of County Commissioners
    • Other Agencies and Organizations, St. Johns County Board of County Commissioners
  • Monroe County Local Coordinating Board for Transportation Disadvantaged
    • Other Agencies and Organizations, Monroe County Local Coordinating Board for Transportation Disadvantaged
• Department of Education
  • University of Florida
    • Department of Education, University of Florida