Vol. 33, No. 12 (03/23/2007)

1. Notices of Development of Proposed Rules and Negotiated Rulemaking

• Department of Revenue
  • Sales and Use Tax
    • The Department has assembled a working draft of proposed amendments to Rule Chapter 12A-1, F.A.C. (Sales and Use Tax), for the purpose of gathering input and comment from the public regarding sales of grocery items, meals, snacks, and drinks. The ...
• Water Management Districts
  • South Florida Water Management District
    • To amend and update specific components of Chapter 40E-61, Florida Administrative Code, the Lake Okeechobee Works of the District to clarify the District’s statutory responsibilities in the administration of this program under the Lake Okeechobee ...
    • To amend and update portions of Chapter 40E-1, F.A.C., to incorporate changes consistent with changes identified in the rule development for Chapter 40E-61, F.A.C., Lake Okeechobee Works of the District.
• Department of Education
  • State Board of Education
    • The purpose of the proposed rule development is to establish procedures for school boards to seek exclusive authority to authorize charter schools within the boundaries of their school districts. The effect is to implement the requirements of ...
• Department of Health
  • Board of Chiropractic Medicine
    • The Board proposes a rule amendment to add violations for which citations may be issued.
    • The Board proposes a rule amendment to clarify the definition of indirect supervision of certified chiropractic physician’s assistants.
    • The Board proposes a rule amendment to specify the supporting documents required for submission with licensure application.
    • The Board proposes a rule amendment to clarify the application process.
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Board of Professional Engineers
    • For Rule 61G15-22.005, F.A.C., it is to add an additional category of activities that do not qualify as Professional Development Hours. For Rule 61G15-22.011, F.A.C., it is to eliminate the requirement of no financial or commercial interest for ...
• Department of Health
  • Board of Chiropractic Medicine
    • The Board proposes a rule amendment to clarify the process for certifying supervising physicians of Chiropractic Physician’s Assistants.
    • The Board proposes a rule amendment to change the fee required for processing applications.
    • The Board proposes a rule amendment to revise the approved provider provisions and clarify approved hours.
• Department of Environmental Protection
  • Departmental
    • In 1988, the Legislature created a large grant program to help counties and municipalities develop recycling and education programs, along with lesser grants for waste tire programs and to help small counties manage solid waste. The Department ...
• Water Management Districts
  • Southwest Florida Water Management District
    • To amend rules to extend permit durations upon modification of a water use permit where the review of the application for modification is equivalent to a renewal application review.
• Department of Education
  • State Board of Education
    • The purpose of the rule development is to review the current provisions of the rule to ensure they are consistent with the implementing statute as well as the definition of instructional personnel in Section 1012.01(2)(a)-(c), Florida Statutes. The ...
    • The purpose of the rule development is to develop a rule as required in Section 1002.20(3)(i), Florida Statutes, to address the use of epinephrine auto-injectors in school, school sponsored activities, or in transit to or from school if authorized ...
• Water Management Districts
  • Suwannee River Water Management District
    • The purpose of the rule development is to codify minimum flows and levels for the Waccasassa River and Levy Blue Spring within Chapter 40B-8, F.A.C. The effect of the rule will be to provide protection for these areas from significant harm resulting ...
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Construction Industry Licensing Board
    • The Board proposes a rule amendment to address contractor certification with regard to consistency with the Department’s procedures.
    • The Board proposes a rule amendment to address changes to Bond amount.
• Department of Health
  • Division of Family Health Services
    • The Department proposes to review this Chapter to possibly promulgate changes to fees. This review will include adding fees for the limited prescription drug veterinary wholesaler permit.
• Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
  • Division of Agricultural Environmental Services
    • This amendment is proposed to provide for the adoption of an interim best management practice for fertilization for urban landscape maintenance.
• Agency for Health Care Administration
  • Health Facility and Agency Licensing
    • This rule is being proposed to provide guidance and a state-approved training program for paid feeding assistants pursuant to Florida Statute and Federal Code of Regulations.
• Board of Trustees of The Internal Improvement Trust Fund
  • Departmental
    • The purpose and effect of the proposed rule amendment is to implement statutory changes in Chapter 253, Florida Statutes.
• Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
  • Division of Agricultural Environmental Services
    • This amendment is proposed to provide for the adoption of an interim best management practice for fertilization for urban landscape maintenance.

2. Proposed Rules

• Department of Health
  • Board of Nursing
    • The purpose of the amendment is to eliminate the registration fee.
      • Due of Comment: 4/13/2007
• Department of Corrections
  • Departmental
    • The purpose and effect of the proposed rule is to amend the rule to clarify when staff shall refer an inmate to mental health staff and to incorporate Form DC4-529A, Mental Health Staff Request/Referral, which is used to refer inmates for mental ...
      • Due of Comment: 4/13/2007
• Department of Health
  • Board of Nursing
    • The purpose and effect is to adjust the application, licensure and renewal fees to ensure the Board meets the requirements of Section 456.025, F.S.
      • Due of Comment: 4/13/2007
• Department of Financial Services
  • OIR – Insurance Regulation
    • To publish the standard risk rates as required by Section 627.6675(3)(c), F.S.
      • Due of Comment: 4/13/2007
• Water Management Districts
  • St. Johns River Water Management District
    • The purpose and effect of the proposed rule amendment will be to adopt minimum flows and levels for the St. Johns River at State Road 50, in Orange and Brevard counties.
      • Due of Comment: 4/13/2007
• Department of Juvenile Justice
  • County and Municipal Juvenile Programs
    • The rule implements Section 985.688, F.S., governing the manner in which the department monitors, inspects and evaluates county and municipal delinquency programs and facilities.
      • Due of Comment: 4/13/2007
• Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
  • Division of Agricultural Environmental Services
    • The purpose and effect of the proposed rules are to add amendments to the rule allowing secondary treatments for preventive treatment for subterranean termite protection for new construction that do not have to be to all areas specified on the label ...
      • Due of Comment: 4/13/2007
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Division of Alcoholic Beverages and Tobacco
    • The proposed rule amendment substantially rewords the existing rule to clarify and redefine approved advertising and promotional gifts related to the sale of alcoholic beverages.
      • Due of Comment: 4/13/2007

3. Notices of Changes, Corrections and Withdrawals

• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Florida Real Estate Commission
    • Registration of Corporation
• Department of Children and Families
  • Economic Self-Sufficiency Program
    • Income
• Department of Juvenile Justice
  • Prevention Programs
    • Nonjudicial Procedures for Families Needing Services, Coordinating Children-In-Need-of Services Programs, NULL
• Department of Revenue
  • Departmental
    • Public Use Forms
• Agency for Health Care Administration
  • Health Facility and Agency Licensing
    • Definitions, Gold Seal Award, Review Process, Quality of Care, Turnover Ratio, The State Long Term Care Ombudsman Council Review, Termination and Frequency of Review
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Construction Industry Licensing Board
    • Continuing Education Requirements for Certificateholders and Registrants
• Department of Health
  • Division of Environmental Health
    • Definitions, Sites - Mobile Home, Lodging, and Recreational Vehicle Parks, Water Supply, Sewage Disposal, Sanitary Facilities, Plumbing, Garbage and Refuse Disposal, Insect and Rodent Control, Recreational Camp Standards, Permits and Fees, Owner's ...

4. Petitions and Dispositions Regarding Rule Variance or Waiver

• Florida Housing Finance Corporation
  • Departmental
    • Variance of Rule 67-48.002(83) and67-48.025, Florida Administrative Code, and a variance of Paragraph 11 of the 2005 Qualified Allocation Plan from Pebble Hill Estates Limited Partnership, (“Petition”). The Petition is seeking a variance of the ...
• Department of Environmental Protection
  • Departmental
    • The order closes the Department's file on the petition for variance under Section 120.542, F.S., received from Valero LP, on August 8, 2006. The Department sent the Petitioner a Request for Additional Information on August 23, 2006. Notice of ...
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Division of Hotels and Restaurants
    • an Emergency Variance for ASME A17.1-2004 Chapter 2.27.3.3 from Tim Newton of Schlindler Elevator Corporation. Specifically, the Petitioner requested to not have the key switches enclosed behind a locked door.
    • an Emergency Variance from ASME A17.1, 2004 Edition, Section 3.4.2, from Tiff Maraist of ThyssenKrupp Elevator on behalf of County Road Holdings, LLC for 105 North County Rd., Palm Beach.
• Public Service Commission
  • Departmental
    • a waiver from Rule 25-12.045, F.A.C., Inactive Gas Service Lines, from the Florida Natural Gas Association in Docket No. 070135-GU. The rule provides that the following actions shall be taken for inactive gas service lines that have been used, but ...
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Division of Hotels and Restaurants
    • a variance from A17.1, Rules 102.2(d) and 2.8.2.4 prohibiting introducing water into the elevevator shaft from Steve Irwin of St. Joseph's Baptist Hospital, Tampa. FL
    • a Variance from ASME A17.1,2005 Edition, Section 2.19.3, requiring rope grippers from Aaron Smelser of KONE on behalf of Wyndham Westshore Hotel in Tampa (License Numbers 34618, 34619, 34620, 34621, and 34622).
    • an Emergency Variance from ASME A17.1 2005 Edition, Rules 2.26.1.4.4, 2.27.3.1.6(h), 2.27.3.2.5(05a) and 2.27.3.3.1 (04)requiring a transfer switch in the machine rrom rendered inactive by the top-of-car inspection switch, a continuous audible ...
• Department of Environmental Protection
  • Departmental
    • The order is for the RemeTech LLC variance petition (OGC File No. 06-2006), received on September 12, 2006. The petition requested a variance from the zone of discharge prohibition for discharges through wells under rule 62-522.300(3), F.A.C., for ...
    • RedoxTech LLC seeking a variance from the prohibition from a zone of discharge under rule 62-522.300(3), F.A.C., for the use of Anaerobic Biochem Plus to clean up sites that are contaminated with chlorinated ethenes, chlorinated alkanes, and ...
  • Division of Resource Management
    • an extension of a variance under section 120.542 of the Florida Statutes from the requirement under rule 62C-36.008(1)(d), F.A.C., that all mandatory reclamation activities through revegetation at the state-owned Columbia City Mine be completed ...

5. Notices of Meetings, Workshops and Public Hearings

• Department of Health
  • Division of Environmental Health
    • To conduct general business of the council.; April 27, 2007 at 9:00 a.m.; Doubletree Hotel Cocoa Beach, 2080 North Atlantic Avenue, Cocoa Beach, FL 32931
      • Hearing Meeting: Doubletree Hotel Cocoa Beach, 2080 North Atlantic Avenue, Cocoa Beach, FL 32931
• Department of Citrus
  • Departmental
    • The committee will meet to receive testimony from the USDA/Agricultural Marketing Service and commodity groups on federal marketing programs. The Committee will also discuss any other issues that may properly come before the Committee.; Tuesday, ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Florida Department of Citrus, 1115 East Memorial Blvd., Lakeland, FL
• Department of Environmental Protection
  • Departmental
    • The Orange Creek Basin(OCB) Total Maximum Daily Load(TMDL) Working Group was formed to provide a forum for stakeholders to discuss issues related to the OCB TMDLs, including development, allocation, and implementation of the TMDLs. Topics for this ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Gainesville Regional Utilities, 1st Floor Conference Room, 301 S.E.4th Avenue, Gainesville, Florida 32601
• Florida Commission on Offender Review
  • Departmental
    • Regularly scheduled meeing for all Parole, Conditional Release, Conditional Medical Release, Addiction Recovery and Control Release matters as well as other Commission business.; Wednesday, April 4, 2007, 9:00 a.m.; Florida Parole Commission, ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Florida Parole Commission, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Bldg.C., Tallahassee, Florida 32399-2450
• Department of Elder Affairs
  • Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program
    • Long Term Care Ombudsman Program; April 19, 2007 at 1:00 p.m.; Mary Grizzle Building, 11351 Ulmerton Rd., Conference Rm. #136, Largo, Florida
      • Hearing Meeting: Mary Grizzle Building, 11351 Ulmerton Rd., Conference Rm. #136, Largo, Florida
• Public Service Commission
  • Departmental
    • Docket No. 040763-TP - Request for submission of proposals for relay service, beginning in June 2005, for the hearing and speech impaired, and other implementation matters in compliance with the Florida Telecommunications Access System Act of 1991. ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Room 148, Betty Easley Conference Center, 4075 Esplanade Way, Tallahassee, FL
• Department of Community Affairs
  • Division of Housing and Community Development
    • Meeting of the Fire Technical Advisory Committee Meeting of the Florida Fire Code Advisory Council Purpose: to review proposed changes to both the proposed 2007 Florida Building Code and the 2007 Florida Fire Prevention Code for the purpose of ...
      • Hearing Meeting: The Jimmie B. Keel Regional Library 2902 West Bearss Avenue Tampa, Florida 33618-1828
• Department of Elder Affairs
  • Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program
    • Long Term Care Ombudsman Program; April 16, 2007 at 11:00 a.m.; The Rath Senior ConNEXTions Center, 1350 E. Main St., Suite #200, Bartow, FL 33830
      • Hearing Meeting: The Rath Senior ConNEXTions Center, 1350 E. Main St., Suite #200, Bartow, FL 33830
    • Long Term Care Ombudsman Program; April 9, 2007 at 10:00 a.m.; St. Lucie County Health Department Auditorium, 5150 N.W. Milner Drive, Ft. Pierce, Florida
      • Hearing Meeting: St. Lucie County Health Department Auditorium, 5150 N.W. Milner Drive, Ft. Pierce, Florida
    • Long Term Care Ombudsman Program; April 10, 2007 at 10:00 a.m.; 210 N. Palmetto Ave., Conference Rm. #148, Daytona Beach, Florida
      • Hearing Meeting: 210 N. Palmetto Ave., Conference Rm. #148, Daytona Beach, Florida
    • Long Term Care Ombudsman Program; April 12, 2007 at 10:00 a.m.; North Miami Beach Public Library, 1601 N.E. 164th St., N. Miami Beach, Florida
      • Hearing Meeting: North Miami Beach Public Library, 1601 N.E. 164th St., N. Miami Beach, Florida
    • Long Term Care Ombudsman Program; April 10, 2007 at 1:00 p.m.; Plantation Police Community Outreach Center, Broward Mall, 8000 W. Broward Blvd., Suite #123, Plantation, Florida
      • Hearing Meeting: Plantation Police Community Outreach Center, Broward Mall, 8000 W. Broward Blvd., Suite #123, Plantation, Florida
    • Long Term Care Ombudsman Program; April 3, 2007 at 9:30 a.m.; Temple Shalom, 23190 Utica Ave., Port Charlotte, Florida
      • Hearing Meeting: Temple Shalom, 23190 Utica Ave., Port Charlotte, Florida
• Department of Environmental Protection
  • Departmental
    • To receive testimony and public comment and to take final action on proposed modification of the Fiscal Year (FY) 2007 Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (SRF) priority list. The Department may adopt, modify, or deny the proposed actions at the ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Room 611, Bob Martinez Center, 2600 Blair Stone Road, Tallahassee, Florida
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Board of Pilot Commissioners
    • Deputy Pilot Advancement; April 24, 207 at 10:00 a.m.; 888.808.6959, conference code 4878197.
      • Hearing Meeting: 888.808.6959, conference code 4878197.
• Water Management Districts
  • South Florida Water Management District
    • Identify key issues regarding public use on SFWMD owned lands on the Lower Kissimmee Chain of Lakes ; April 5, 2007 10:00 am; Westgate River Ranch Resort; in the Lodge (SR 60, 30 miles west of YeeHaw Junction)
      • Hearing Meeting: Westgate River Ranch Resort; in the Lodge (SR 60, 30 miles west of YeeHaw Junction)
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Barbers' Board
    • General meeting of the board to conduct regular business.; Monday, May 7, 2007, at 9:00 a.m. or soon there after.; The Hyatt Regency - Miami
      • Hearing Meeting: The Hyatt Regency - Miami
• Water Management Districts
  • Southwest Florida Water Management District
    • To receive public input on whether to expand the existing Northern Tampa Bay Water Use Caution Area (NTBWUCA) into those portions of Pasco County and Hillsborough County not currently within the NTBWUCA. One or more members of the Governing Board ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Pasco County Historic Courthouse, 37918 Meridian Avenue, Dade City, Florida
• Department of Law Enforcement
  • Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission
    • The above meeting is held to discuss issues relating to standards, training, examinations, certification, de-certification, record management for law enforcement, Correctional, and correctional probation officers, Commission rules, officer ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Hilton Naples & Towers, 5111 Tamiami Trail North, Naples, Florida 34103, GUESTROOM RATE: $91.00 for single and double occupancy from 5/6/07 – 5/12/07. The deadline for making reservations is April 6, 2007.
• Department of Health
  • Board of Medicine
    • Language for the proposed rule development for the rule referenced above.; Monday, May 7, 2007 from 9:00 a.m., or as soon thereafter as can be heard, until 10:30 a.m. The number for the teleconference is 888-808-6959 and the code to be used will be ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Tallahassee
• State Board of Administration
  • Departmental
    • This is a meeting of the Trustees of the State Board of Administration to provide permission for the SBA to file Rule 19-15.001, F.A.C., Insurance Capital Build-Up Program, for Notice of Proposed Rulemaking and adoption if no hearing is requested in ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Cabinet Meeting Room, Lower Level, The Capitol, Tallahassee, Florida
• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • Departmental
    • Commission Business.; MEETING TYPE: EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE DATE AND TIME: Wednesday, May 2, 2007, 8:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. MEETING TYPE: PROGRAM COMMITTEE DATE AND TIME: Wednesday, May 2 2007, 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. MEETING TYPE: POLICY ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Via Conference call at 111 North Gadsden Street, Suite 100, Tallahassee Fl 32301
• Department of Financial Services
  • OIR – Insurance Regulation
    • Nationwide Insurance Company of Florida has requested a 70% overall rate increase for its new and renewal dwelling fire policy forms, effective June 30, 2007. The requested rate increases are not uniform and some areas are subject to higher rate ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Cabinet Room, Lower Level, Florida Capitol Building, Tallahassee, Florida.
• Department of Environmental Protection
  • Departmental
    • Presentation and discussion regarding preparation of Florida’s 2007 Statewide Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan (SCORP).; Wednesday, April 4, 2007 at 7:00 p.m. (ET); Holiday Inn Express, Boardroom, 3025 Rocky Point Drive, Tampa, Florida 33607
      • Hearing Meeting: Holiday Inn Express, Boardroom, 3025 Rocky Point Drive, Tampa, Florida 33607
    • Presentation and discussion regarding preparation of Florida’s 2007 Statewide Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan (SCORP).; Thursday, April 5, 2007 at 7:00 p.m. (ET); Leu Gardens, Orchid Room, 1920 North Forest Avenue, Orlando, Florida 32803
      • Hearing Meeting: Leu Gardens, Orchid Room, 1920 North Forest Avenue, Orlando, Florida 32803
• Department of Elder Affairs
  • Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program
    • Long Term Care Ombudsman Program; March 29, 2007 at 10:00 a.m.; Lake Panasoffkee Building (West Wing), 1582 County Rd. #459, Lake Panasoffkee, Florida 33538
      • Hearing Meeting: Lake Panasoffkee Building (West Wing), 1582 County Rd. #459, Lake Panasoffkee, Florida 33538
• Department of Environmental Protection
  • Departmental
    • The Department of Environmental Protection announces that it has rescheduled the rulemaking hearing to consider proposed amendments to section 62-302.800, F.A.C., which will establish a site specific alternative criterion for pH in the discharge ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Environmental Regulation Commission Hearing Florida Department of Environmental Protection 3900 Commonwealth Blvd. Conference Room A Tallahassee, Florida 32399
    • The Department of Environmental Protection announces a hearing to which all persons are invited. Administrative Law Judge Bram D. E. Canter will take testimony and evidence concerning the environmental effects and any other appropriate matters ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Holiday Inn in Lakewood Ranch, 6231 Lake Osprey Dr., Sarasota, FL 34240.
• Department of Education
  • Commission for Independent Education
    • The Charter School Appeal Commission Hearing will be hearing the Application Denial of Cornerstone Academy vs. Palm Beach County School Board and Imagine Charter School at Indian River vs. Indian River School Board; April 5, 2007, 9:00-complition; ...
      • Hearing Meeting: 400 South Monroe Street, Capitol Cabinet Meeting Room, LL-03, Tallahassee, Florida 32399
• Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
  • Division of Aquaculture
    • To discuss issues affecting the Florida Clam Industry.; Wednesday, April 18, 2007, 12:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.; Division of Aquaculture Conference Room, 1203 Governor's Square Boulevard, Fifth Floor, Tallahassee, Florida
      • Hearing Meeting: Division of Aquaculture Conference Room, 1203 Governor's Square Boulevard, Fifth Floor, Tallahassee, Florida
• Department of Education
  • State Board of Education
    • The State Board of Education will continue the process of selecting a Commissioner of Education by discussing their vision of qualifications with the selected search firm.; April 5, 2007, 2:30 p.m.; Via Conference Call -- The conference call number ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Via Conference Call -- The conference call number will be provided on the Department's website 24 hours prior to the meeting.
• Public Service Commission
  • Departmental
    • The FLORIDA PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION announces its Internal Affairs Meeting to which all interested persons are invited. DATE AND TIME: *April 9, 2007, 9:30 a.m. PLACE: The Betty Easley Conference Center, 4075 Esplanade Way, Conference Room 140, ...
      • Hearing Meeting: The Betty Easley Conference Center, 4075 Esplanade Way, Conference Room 140, Tallahassee, Florida
    • The FLORIDA PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION announces its regularly scheduled conference to which all interested persons are invited. DATE AND TIME: April 10, 2007, at 9:30 a.m. LOCATION: Betty Easley Conference Center, Joseph P. Cresse Hearing Room ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Betty Easley Conference Center, Joseph P. Cresse Hearing Room 148, 4075 Esplanade Way, Tallahassee, Florida
• Department of Management Services
  • Personnel Management System
    • Meeting of the FSECC Steering Committee to elect a chair for the Steering Committee. To ensure a quorum, Steering Committee members who are unable to attend in person should dial (888) 808-6959, conference code no. 4139503# to participate.; April 9,...
      • Hearing Meeting: 4050 Esplanade Way, Room 101, Tallahassee, Florida
• Water Management Districts
  • Southwest Florida Water Management District
    • PINELLAS-ANCLOTE RIVER BASIN BOARD MEETING: Consider Basin business including Basin Board review of Cooperative Funding proposals and associated budgetary implications. Ad Order 56168; Wednesday, April 4, 2007, 9:00 a.m.; West Pasco Government ...
      • Hearing Meeting: West Pasco Government Center, 7530 Little Road, New Port Richey
    • ALAFIA RIVER BASIN BOARD MEETING: Consider Basin business including Basin Board review of Cooperative Funding proposals and associated budgetary implications. Ad Order 56168; Thursday, April 5, 2007, 9:00 a.m. (Time is changed from the original ...
      • Hearing Meeting: SWFWMD Tampa Service Office, 7601 U.S. 301 North, Tampa
  • St. Johns River Water Management District
    • April 5 public meeting for briefings and discussion of Indian River Lagoon, Titusville Stormwater Improvement Projects, and impoundment wetland restoration. April 6 business meeting is for consideration of District agenda items including regulatory ...
      • Hearing Meeting: The Brevard Room adjacent to Brevard County Courthouse, 518 South Palm Avenue, Titusville, Fl 32760
  • Southwest Florida Water Management District
    • NORTHWEST HILLSBOROUGH BASIN BOARD MEETING: Consider Basin business including Basin Board review of Cooperative Funding proposals and associated budgetary implications. Ad Order 56168; Thursday, April 5, 2007, 1:30 p.m.; SWFWMD Tampa Service Office, ...
      • Hearing Meeting: SWFWMD Tampa Service Office, 7601 U.S. 301 North, Tampa
    • PEACE RIVER BASIN BOARD MEETING: Consider Basin business including Basin Board review of Cooperative Funding proposals and associated budgetary implications. Ad Order 56168; Friday, April 6, 2007, 9:30 a.m.; SWFWMD Bartow Service Office, 170 Century ...
      • Hearing Meeting: SWFWMD Bartow Service Office, 170 Century Boulevard, Bartow
• Department of Education
  • Commission for Independent Education
    • The Florida Schools of Excellence Commission will be holding a standards sub-committee conference call to discuss general standards and practices of Charter School Applicants and Co-Sponsor Applicants.; March 30, 2007, 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.; 1-888-...
      • Hearing Meeting: 1-888-808-6959, Conference Code 2450861
• Florida Housing Finance Corporation
  • Departmental
    • The 2007 Farmworker Housing Recovery Program and Special Housing Assistance and Development Program Application Cycle. To provide information related to the 2007 application cycle (opening April 9, 2007) for the Farmworker Housing Recovery and ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Florida Housing Finance Corporation 227 North Bronough Street, Suite 5000 Seltzer Room (6th Floor) Tallahassee, Florida 32301
• Water Management Districts
  • St. Johns River Water Management District
    • Discussion of District business including regulatory and non-regulatory matters. Staff may recommend approval of external budget amendments which affect the adopted budget. One or more Governing Board members may attend and participate in the ...
      • Hearing Meeting: District Headquarters, 4049 Reid Street (Hwy. 100 West), Palatka, FL 32177
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Division of Florida Condominiums, Timeshares and Mobile Homes
    • To receive public input and conduct general business of the Advisory Council.; April 9, 2007: 1:00 p.m. until 5 p.m. (or until business is completed).; Sarasota County Terrace Building; Room 1001, 101 South Washington Boulevard,Sarasota, Florida ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Sarasota County Terrace Building; Room 1001, 101 South Washington Boulevard,Sarasota, Florida 34236.
• Department of State
  • Division of Cultural Affairs
    • This is a meeting for the project's Art Selection Committee to discuss project parameters and collaborate with the selected artist on possible artwork solutions for Art in State Builindgs Project No. DOS 9929/5000, Mission San Luis Visitor Center, ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Education Building, Mission San Luis, 2021 West Mission Road, Tallahassee FL 32304, 850/487-1791
• Department of Health
  • Board of Respiratory Care
    • General Business Meeting and Rule Review.; April 6, 2007 beginning at approximately 8:30 a.m. or soon thereafter; Marriott Tampa Airport Tampa International Airport Tampa, FL 32607
      • Hearing Meeting: Marriott Tampa Airport Tampa International Airport Tampa, FL 32607
• Department of Revenue
  • Division of Child Support Enforcement
    • Approval of the adoption of new Rule 12E-1.032, Florida Administrative Code. Notice of this proposed adoption was published in the Florida Administrative Weekly on December 29, 2006 (Vol. 32, No. 52, pp. 6131-6134). A Notice of Change will be ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Cabinet Meeting Room, Lower Level, The Capitol, Tallahassee, Florida
• Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
  • Departmental
    • discuss general information concerning the planning, development, construction and operation of the Florida Horse Park.; April 5, 2007, 4:00 p.m.; Horse Park, 11008 South Highway 475, Ocala, Florida 34476
      • Hearing Meeting: Horse Park, 11008 South Highway 475, Ocala, Florida 34476
  • Division of Marketing and Development
    • General meeting to review, discuss, and establish approval on research pre-proposals for calendar year for 2007-2008, and discussion of general council issues.; Wednesday April 18, 2007, 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 Noon; Sebring Agri-Civic Center, 4509 ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Sebring Agri-Civic Center, 4509 George Blvd., Sebring, FL 33875
  • Division of Food Safety
    • Council discusses general matters of food safety and defense, including coordination and cooperation among state and federal regulators, consumers, industry and academia.; Wednesday, June 6, 2007, 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 Noon; Florida Department of ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Conner Complex, George Eyster Auditorium, 3125 Conner Boulevard, Tallahassee, Florida, (850)488-0295
• Department of Education
  • Board of Education
    • Discussion of matters of interest to the Board of Governors being discussed by the 2007 Florida Legislature; and other matters pertaining to the Board of Governors.; April 6, 2007, 9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.; By Telephone Conference Call, 1605 ...
      • Hearing Meeting: By Telephone Conference Call, 1605 Turlington Building, 325 W. Gaines Street, Tallahassee, Florida
• State Board of Administration
  • Departmental
    • To discuss the responses received concerning the above ITN, and to determine a final ranking of respondents.; Monday, April 2, 2007, 9:00 a.m. – until conclusion of business PLACE: Emerald Coast Room, 1801 Hermitage Blvd., Tallahassee, Florida ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Emerald Coast Room, 1801 Hermitage Blvd., Tallahassee, Florida
• Executive Office of the Governor
  • Departmental
    • At this meeting, the Council will review and discuss the work and direction of the four Council subcommittees.; Wednesday, March 28, 2007, 3:00 p.m.; Conference Call-in Number: (888)808-6959, Access Code: 4130909; Leader: Linda King, Chair
      • Hearing Meeting: Conference Call-in Number: (888)808-6959, Access Code: 4130909; Leader: Linda King, Chair
• Water Management Districts
  • South Florida Water Management District
    • Water Resources Advisory Commission (WRAC).; Thursday, April 5, 2007, 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.; SFWMD, Building B-1, Auditorium, 3301 Gun Club Road, West Palm Beach, FL
      • Hearing Meeting: SFWMD, Building B-1, Auditorium, 3301 Gun Club Road, West Palm Beach, FL
• Department of Management Services
  • Departmental
    • To discuss and take action on the Florida Region 9 800 MHz Committee (FCC Region 9) agenda. The meeting will take place in conjunction with the 2007 Florida APCO and NENA Chapter Conference Doral. The primary agenda items include: Status of FCC 800 ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Doral Resort & Spa, 4400 N. W. 87th Avenue Doral, Miami, Florida (Room Location will be listed in the lobby)
    • To discuss and take action on the Florida Region 9 700 MHz Committee (FCC Region 9) agenda. The meeting will take place in conjunction with the 2007 Florida APCO and NENA Chapter Conference in Doral. The primary agenda items include: Status of 700 ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Doral Resort & Spa, 4400 N. W. 87th Avenue Doral, Miami, Florida (Room Location will be listed in the lobby)
• 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.; March 27, 2007, 9:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m. or soon thereafter; Department of Business and Professional Regulation, 1940 North Monroe Street, ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Department of Business and Professional Regulation, 1940 North Monroe Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32309, (850)488-0062
  • Florida Real Estate Commission
    • Official business of the Appraisal Board – among topics included, but not limited to, are proposed legislation affecting Chapter 475, Part II, F.S., rule development workshops, Florida Administrative Code 61J1 rule amendments, disciplinary actions, ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Department of Business and Professional Regulation, Division of Real Estate, Room 901, Ninth Floor, North Tower, 400 West Robinson Street, Orlando, Florida
    • To conduct a private meeting to review cases for which a determination of probable cause is to be made and to conduct a public meeting to review cases on which probable cause has been made. If any person decides to appeal any decision made by the ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Department of Business and Professional Regulation, Division of Real Estate, Room 901, Ninth Floor, North Tower, 400 West Robinson Street, Orlando, Florida, or Teleconference Number 1(888)808-6959, Conference Code: 3177171
• Department of Health
  • Division of Medical Quality Assurance
    • The purpose is to review with the healthcare associations the long-range policy planning and monitoring process to include recommendations specific to each profession.; Wednesday, May 16, 2007, 8:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.; Betty Easley Center, Capitol ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Betty Easley Center, Capitol Center Office Complex, Room 152, Capitol Center Office Complex, 4075 Esplanade Way, Tallahassee, FL 32399-3250, telephone MQA Director’s Office: (850)245-4224.
    • The purpose is to review strategic plans regarding unlicensed healthcare. Any person requiring a special accommodation at this meeting because of a disability or physical impairment should contact the Florida Medical Quality Assurance, (850)245-...
      • Hearing Meeting: International Plaza Resort and Spa, 10100 International Drive, Orlando, FL 32821, (407)352-1100
• Department of Children and Families
  • Departmental
    • A public meeting.; April 11, 2007, 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.; Clem C. Benton Bldg., Room 335, 337 North US Highway #1, Fort Pierce, Florida 34950
      • Hearing Meeting: Clem C. Benton Bldg., Room 335, 337 North US Highway #1, Fort Pierce, Florida 34950
    • A public meeting.; April 27, 2007, 8:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.; St. Lucie County Department of Health, 5150 N. W. Milner Drive, Port St. Lucie, Florida 34983
      • Hearing Meeting: St. Lucie County Department of Health, 5150 N. W. Milner Drive, Port St. Lucie, Florida 34983
  • Economic Self-Sufficiency Program
    • This call will review drafts of the application instructions for the 2007-2008 Challenge and Homeless Housing Assistance Grants.; Friday, April 6, 2007, 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.; Conference Call: 1(888)808-6959, Conference Code 9229760
      • Hearing Meeting: Conference Call: 1(888)808-6959, Conference Code 9229760
  • Departmental
    • A public meeting.; April 12, 2007, 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.; Heartland for Children, 2nd Floor, 1239 E. Main Street, Bartow, FL 33831
      • Hearing Meeting: Heartland for Children, 2nd Floor, 1239 E. Main Street, Bartow, FL 33831
• Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission
  • Manatees
    • The purpose of the meeting is to discuss the governance and operating procedures of the Florida Panther Technical Advisory Council (FPTAC), and to plan for future meetings. Some members of FPTAC will participate via telephone.; Thursday, April 5, ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Ferris Bryant Building, Conference Room 252, 620 South Meridian Street, Tallahassee, Florida
• Department of Financial Services
  • Division of State Fire Marshal
    • Regular meeting of the Fire and Emergency Incident Information System Technical Advisory Panel.; April 17, 2007, 10:30 a.m.; 325 John Knox Road, Atrium Building, 3rd Floor, Conference Room 312, Tallahassee, FL 32399
      • Hearing Meeting: 325 John Knox Road, Atrium Building, 3rd Floor, Conference Room 312, Tallahassee, FL 32399
    • Regular meeting of the Florida Firefighters Employment, Standards, and Training Council.; April 17, 2007, 1:30 p.m.; 325 John Knox Road, Atrium Building, 3rd Floor, Conference Room 312, Tallahassee, FL 32399
      • Hearing Meeting: 325 John Knox Road, Atrium Building, 3rd Floor, Conference Room 312, Tallahassee, FL 32399
• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • Departmental
    • Board Business.; Wednesday, March 28, 2007, 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 Noon or until business is concluded; Call in number will be (888)-808-6959 Conference Code: 9213167 (then press #). Crowne Plaza Orlando Airport, 5555 Hazeltine National Drive, Orlando, ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Call in number will be (888)-808-6959 Conference Code: 9213167 (then press #). Crowne Plaza Orlando Airport, 5555 Hazeltine National Drive, Orlando, FL 32812, (407)856-0100
    • Regular Meeting of the Florida Municipal Pension Trust Fund to discuss general business of the Trust. DATE AND TIME: Thursday, March 29, 2007, 1:00 p.m. PLACE: The Plaza Resort & Spa, 600 N. Atlantic Avenue, Daytona Beach, FL 32118, (386)255-4471 ...
      • Hearing Meeting: The Plaza Resort & Spa, 600 N. Atlantic Avenue, Daytona Beach, FL 32118, (386)255-4471 A joint meeting of the Florida Municipal Pension Trust Fund and the Florida Municipal Investment Trust
    • To receive reports from investment manager and performance monitor.; Thursday, March 29, 2007, 2:00 p.m. PLACE: The Plaza Resort & Spa, 600 N. Atlantic Avenue, Daytona Beach, FL 32118, (386)255-4471 GENERAL SUBJECT MATTER TO BE CONSIDERED: Regular ...
      • Hearing Meeting: The Plaza Resort & Spa, 600 N. Atlantic Avenue, Daytona Beach, FL 32118, (386)255-4471
    • Regular Meeting of the Board of Directors for the Florida Municipal Loan Council to discuss general business of the Council.; Thursday, March 29, 2007, 2:30 p.m.; The Plaza Resort & Spa, 600 N. Atlantic Avenue, Daytona Beach, FL 32118, (386)255-4471
      • Hearing Meeting: The Plaza Resort & Spa, 600 N. Atlantic Avenue, Daytona Beach, FL 32118, (386)255-4471
    • Budget instructions, legislative update, and related issues.; Monday, April 9, 2007, 2:00 p.m.; Bayhill I, Peabody Hotel, Orlando, FL
      • Hearing Meeting: Bayhill I, Peabody Hotel, Orlando, FL

6. Notices of Petitions and Dispositions Regarding Declaratory Stat

• Department of Health
  • Board of Dentistry
    • Joseph V. Calderone, D.M.D.; whether being named in the publication "Orlando-The City's Magazine" as one of "Orlando's Best Dentists" constitutes a laudatory statement in violation of the rule."
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Division of Florida Condominiums, Timeshares and Mobile Homes
    • In RE: Sea Brook Place Condominium Association,Inc., docket number 2006064922; The Division declared that The Sea Brook Place Condominium Association, Inc.’s procedural provisions: (1) for notice before the board imposes a fine against a unit owner ...
  • Building Code Administrators and Inspectors Board
    • William Dumbaugh; The Petitioner seeks the Board’s interpretation of the exemptions of Section 468.602(2) and (3), Florida Statutes. Specifically, the Petitioner requests that the Board issue a Declaratory Statement as to whether under Section 468....
• Department of Community Affairs
  • Division of Community Planning
    • Coral Pointe Homes, LLC; The Department declined to answer the Petition because the Petitioner failed to state with particularity the specific statutory provision, rule, or order for interpretation or clarification by the Department; failed to ...
• Department of Financial Services
  • OIR – Insurance Regulation
    • Matthew E. Kaplan, Esq., of Debevoise & Plimpton, LLP, on behalf of Protective Life Insurance Company.; The petitioner plans to participate in a funding agreement-backed securitization program.

7. Notices Regarding Bids, Proposals and Purchasing

• Regional Planning Councils
  • Withlacoochee Regional Planning Council
    • Regional Planning Councils, Withlacoochee Regional Planning Council
• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • Senior Connection Center, Inc.
    • Other Agencies and Organizations, West Central Florida Area Agency on Aging, Inc.
• Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
  • Division of Plant Industry
    • Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Division of Plant Industry
  • Division of Marketing and Development
    • Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Division of Marketing and Development
• Department of Education
  • University of Florida
    • Department of Education, University of Florida
• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • Departmental
    • Other Agencies and Organizations, Departmental
    • Other Agencies and Organizations, Departmental

8. Miscellaneous

• Department of Environmental Protection
  • Departmental
    • Department of Environmental Protection, Departmental
• Department of Health
  • Board of Pharmacy
    • Department of Health, Board of Pharmacy
  • Board of Nursing
    • Department of Health, Board of Nursing
  • Board of Chiropractic Medicine
    • Department of Health, Board of Chiropractic
  • Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy and Mental Health Counseling
    • Department of Health, Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy and Mental Health Counseling
• Department of Environmental Protection
  • Departmental
    • Department of Environmental Protection, Departmental
    • Department of Environmental Protection, Departmental
• Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles
  • Division of Motor Vehicles
    • Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles, Division of Motor Vehicles
• Department of Environmental Protection
  • Departmental
    • Department of Environmental Protection, Departmental
• 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 Environmental Protection
  • Departmental
    • Department of Environmental Protection, Departmental
• Department of Health
  • Board of Medicine
    • Department of Health, Board of Medicine
• Agency for Health Care Administration
  • Health Facility and Agency Licensing
    • Agency for Health Care Administration, Health Facility and Agency Licensing
• Florida Housing Finance Corporation
  • Departmental
    • Florida Housing Finance Corporation, Departmental
• Department of Financial Services
  • FSC - Financial Institution Regulation
    • Department of Financial Services, FSC - Financial Institution Regulation
• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • Departmental
    • Other Agencies and Organizations, Departmental