Vol. 32, No. 13 (03/31/2006)

1. Notices of Development of Proposed Rules and Negotiated Rulemaking

• Department of Citrus
  • Departmental
    • Amendment updating the Conversion Unit table used for equivalent number of boxes in processed products.
• Public Service Commission
  • Departmental
    • To amend rules relating to the construction of new underground electrical transmission and distribution infrastructure, and amend rules relating to the conversion of existing overhead electrical infrastructure to underground facilities.
    • To amend rules to require utilities to meet higher standards for the construction of overhead electrical transmission and distribution facilities to better withstand the effects of extreme weather events.
• Department of Corrections
  • Departmental
    • The purpose and effect of the proposed rule is to modify Form DC6-112F, Disciplinary Report Worksheet, to add a Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) tracking number to link disciplinary reports with department databases to gather data to report to the ...
• Agency for Health Care Administration
  • Certificate of Need
    • The agency intends to amend the rule used in certificate of need (CON) review of proposals to establish hospice programs. The proposed rule amendments amends projects subject to review, the definitions used in the current rule, the rule name, the ...
  • Medicaid
    • The purpose of this rule amendment is to incorporate by reference the revised Florida Medicaid Physician Services Coverage and Limitations Handbook, January 2006. The handbook was revised to include references to the Physician Services Fee Schedule, ...
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Division of Alcoholic Beverages and Tobacco
    • The purpose and effect of the proposed rule is to implement statutory provisions and define terms relating to the regulation of alcoholic beverage sales. The rule shall clarify and redefine approved advertising and promotional gifts.
  • Division of Florida Condominiums, Timeshares and Mobile Homes
    • The 2003 Legislature enacted changes to the Condominium Act (Chapter 718, Florida Statutes) that permits the use of electronic transmission for purposes of noticing elections and certain meetings with the prior consent of unit owners. The new rule ...
  • Construction Industry Licensing Board
    • The Board proposes to reconsider the procedure for filing examination results.
  • Electrical Contractors' Licensing Board
    • The Board proposes to create the rule in order to establish the special assessment fee.
  • State Boxing Commission
    • This technical change to Rule 61K1-1.001 updates the rule to reflect a statutory change.
• Department of Health
  • Board of Acupuncture
    • To provide accurate definitions.
    • To address permitted advertising.
  • Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy and Mental Health Counseling
    • The Board proposes to revise the existing language in this rule.
    • The Board proposes to review the existing rules to determine whether changes are necessary.
    • The Board proposes to review the existing rules to determine whether changes are necessary.
    • The Board proposes to review the existing rules to determine whether changes are necessary.
• Department of Financial Services
  • Division of Treasury
    • This rule amendment revises the Deferred Compensation Plan document and adopts a revised Deferred Compensation Investment Policy and Product Selection and Retention Policy. The changes to the Plan are as follows: (1) The definition of UNREDUCED ...
  • Division of Consumer Services
    • The rule establishes a mediation program for the resolution of disputed residential insurance claims resulting from the 2004 and 2005 hurricanes and tropical storms that hit the State of Florida.

2. Proposed Rules

• Department of State
  • Division of Cultural Affairs
    • The purpose of this amendment will be to establish in rule the procedures for the Division’s online grant and information services system; amend existing language for clarity; add Rural Economic Development Initiative (REDI) language; and delete ...
      • Due of Comment: 4/21/2006
• Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
  • Division of Agricultural Water Policy
    • The purpose of this rule is to effect pollutant reduction through the implementation of non-regulatory and incentive based programs which may be determined to have minimal individual or cumulative adverse impacts to the water resources of the state.
      • Due of Comment: 4/21/2006
• Department of Corrections
  • Departmental
    • The purpose and effect of the proposed rule is to clarify the means of documentation of the determination that a requested tape does not provide evidence to support an inmate’s statement.
      • Due of Comment: 4/21/2006
    • The purpose and effect of the proposed rule is to clarify criteria for denial of visiting for possession, introduction, or attempted introduction of contraband.
      • Due of Comment: 4/21/2006
• Water Management Districts
  • Southwest Florida Water Management District
    • The purpose of the proposed rule amendment is to incorporate the first amendment of the District's existing well construction permitting program delegation agreement with Sarasota County into Rule 40D-1.002, F.A.C. The first amendment clarifies the ...
      • Due of Comment: 4/21/2006
    • The purpose of the proposed rule amendment is to incorporate the renewal of the District's existing well construction permitting program delegation agreement with Sarasota Counties into Rule 40D-1.002, F.A.C. The effect of the proposed rule ...
      • Due of Comment: 4/21/2006
• Agency for Health Care Administration
  • Medicaid
    • The purpose of the proposed rule amendment is to incorporate by reference update January 2006 to the Florida Medicaid Ambulatory Surgical Center Services Coverage and Limitations Handbook. The handbook update contains the 2006 procedure codes and ...
      • Due of Comment: 4/21/2006
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Board of Architecture and Interior Design
    • The Board proposes to reorganize the rules regarding responsibilities for the architect exercising responsible supervising control.
      • Due of Comment: 4/21/2006
  • Barbers' Board
    • The rule provides the requirements for sinks in a barbershop.
      • Due of Comment: 4/21/2006
  • Electrical Contractors' Licensing Board
    • The Board proposes to amend this rule to add a chart for the violations and penalties.
      • Due of Comment: 4/21/2006
  • Board of Accountancy
    • The Board proposes the rule amendment to add the language regarding a delinquent license.
      • Due of Comment: 4/21/2006
    • The Board proposes the rule amendment to change the month that the application for participation in the Minority Assistance Program is due.
      • Due of Comment: 4/21/2006
• Department of Health
  • Board of Clinical Laboratory Personnel
    • The Board proposes the new rule for defining licensure qualification terms.
      • Due of Comment: 4/21/2006
    • The Board proposes amendments for the academic qualifications of clinical laboratory personnel technicians.
      • Due of Comment: 4/21/2006
    • The Board’s proposed amendment will lower active status license renewal fees for clinical laboratory personnel supervisors, technologists, and technicians.
      • Due of Comment: 4/21/2006
  • Board of Massage Therapy
    • The rule clarifies the requirements for continuing education.
      • Due of Comment: 4/21/2006
  • Board of Medicine
    • The proposed rule amendments are intended to address the continuing education hours requirement in Rule 64B8-13.004 and to set forth the requirements for the reactivation of a retired status license in Rule 64B8-13.0045.
      • Due of Comment: 4/21/2006
    • The proposed rule amendment is intended to set forth criteria for instructors of laser and light-based hair removal courses.
      • Due of Comment: 4/21/2006
  • Board of Physical Therapy Practice
    • The Board proposes to add a subsection to address continuing education credit hours earned by taking and passing the Florida laws and rules examination.
      • Due of Comment: 4/21/2006
  • School Psychology
    • To update the rule text.
      • Due of Comment: 4/21/2006
• Department of Children and Families
  • Economic Self-Sufficiency Program
    • The purpose of this proposed rule is to keep the subject matter of Emergency Rule 65AER 05-3 in effect without interruption for the provision of the State Temporary Recovery Assistance Program (STRAP) benefit to eligible families residing in Rural ...
      • Due of Comment: 4/21/2006
  • Developmental Services Program
    • This rule specifies the intelligence tests to be used in the determination of Mental Retardation for the purpose of determining program eligibility.
      • Due of Comment: 4/21/2006
• Agency for Health Care Administration
  • Health Facility and Agency Licensing
    • The Agency proposes to amend Rules 59A-13.004, 59A-13.005, and 59A-13.007 through 59A-13.010, 59A-13.013 through 59A-13.015, 59A-13.020 and 59A-13.022, F.A.C., consistent with provisions of Section 400.914, Florida Statutes. Amendments to Section ...
      • Due of Comment: 4/21/2006
• Department of Health
  • Board of Clinical Laboratory Personnel
    • The Board proposes amendments for the academic qualifications of clinical laboratory personnel supervisors.
      • Due of Comment: 4/21/2006
    • The Board proposes amendments for the academic qualifications of clinical laboratory personnel technologists.
      • Due of Comment: 4/21/2006

3. Notices of Changes, Corrections and Withdrawals

• Department of Education
  • State Board of Education
    • Implementation of Florida's System of School Improvement and Accountability
• Department of Transportation
  • Departmental
    • Minimum Technical Qualification Standards by Type of Work
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Division of Pari-Mutuel Wagering
    • Post Position Drawing Requirement
• Department of Health
  • Board of Clinical Laboratory Personnel
    • Retired Status Fee
  • Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy and Mental Health Counseling
    • Approved Courses for Continuing Education
  • Board of Medicine
    • Special Assessment Fee
  • Board of Opticianry
    • Disciplinary Guidelines
  • Board of Physical Therapy Practice
    • Licensure by Endorsement
  • Board of Orthotists and Prosthetists
    • Retired Status Fee
  • Board of Physical Therapy Practice
    • Licensure by Endorsement
    • Requirements for Reactivation of an Inactive License
  • Board of Psychology
    • Qualifications to Evaluate and Treat Sex Offenders Under "Qualified Practitioner" Status

4. Emergency Rules

• Department of the Lottery
  • Departmental
    • Replacement of Obsolete Emergency Rules
    • Instant Game Number 640, SOLID GOLD
    • Instant Game Number 639, SUPER DEUCES
    • FANTASY 5
    • EZmatch™ Retailer Bonus Sales and Cashing Commission

5. Petitions and Dispositions Regarding Rule Variance or Waiver

• Department of Education
  • Commission for Independent Education
    • National Bartenders, Casino Games and Hospitality School, License # 2824 and License #2023, seeking a waiver or variance of Rule 6E-2.004(6), with respect to the Commissions requirement to submit a financial review. Comments on this petition should ...
• Department of Community Affairs
  • Division of Housing and Community Development
    • DESOTO COUNTY. This petition was assigned the number DCA06-WAI-064. Notice of this petition appeared in the March 3, 2006, edition of the Florida Administrative Weekly. It is ordered that the Petition for Waiver by Petitioner DESOTO COUNTY be, and ...
    • the CITY OF CRYSTAL RIVER. This petition was assigned the number DCA06-WAI-017. It is ordered that the Petition for Waiver by Petitioner the CITY OF CRYSTAL RIVER be, and by this Final Order is, hereby GRANTED.
    • VOLUSIA COUNTY. This petition was assigned the number DCA06-WAI-061. It is ordered that the Petition for Waiver by Petitioner VOLUSIA COUNTY be, and by this Final Order is, hereby GRANTED.
• Water Management Districts
  • South Florida Water Management District
    • Miami-Dade Parks and Recreation Department. The Amended petition for waiver was received by the SFWMD on January 11, 2006. Notice of receipt of the petition requesting the waiver was published in the Florida Administrative Weekly, Vol. 32, No. 4, on ...
    • Miami-Dade Expressway Authority. The petition for waiver was received by the SFWMD on January 17, 2006. Notice of receipt of the petition requesting the waiver was published in the Florida Administrative Weekly, Vol. 32, No. 5, on February 3, 2006. ...
    • Stephen and Heather Preusse. The petition for waiver was received by the SFWMD on January 23, 2006. Notice of receipt of the petition requesting the waiver was published in the Florida Administrative Weekly, Vol. 32, No. 5, on February 3, 2006. No ...
    • Steven and Drora Davis. The petition for waiver was received by the SFWMD on September 29, 2005. Notice of receipt of the petition requesting the waiver was published in the Florida Administrative Weekly, Vol. 31, No. 41, on October 14, 2005. No ...
    • Withdrawal of Petition for Waiver from Port Mayaca Yacht Club, Application No. 06-0117-5, for utilization of Works or Lands of the District known as the L-65 Canal, Section 32, Township 37S, Range 40E, Martin County. Notice of receipt of petition ...
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Division of Hotels and Restaurants
    • an Emergency Variance for subsection 61C-4.010(7), Florida Administrative Code, from Super 8 Motel located in Fort Myers. The above referenced F.A.C. states …each public food service establishment shall maintain a minimum of one public bathroom for ...
    • Emergency Variance from 101.3c(4), 101.3c(5) and 101.3b(1), A.S.M.E. 17.1, 1996 Edition with 1999 addenda, as adopted by Section 61C-5.001, Florida Administrative Code, requiring a permanent, fixed stair/ladder at a maximum 60 degree inclination ...
    • an Emergency Variance for subsections 61C-4.010(1) and 61C-4.010(6) Florida Administrative Codes (FAC) from Bruno’s Catering located in Lehigh Acres. The above referenced F.A.C.’s address food supplies, food protection, and physical facilities-...
    • Emergency Variance for paragraph 61C-1.004(2)(a), Florida Administrative Code, from Unforgettable Events located in Ormond Beach. The above F.A.C. states that public access to toilet facilities shall not be permitted through food preparation, ...
    • an Emergency Variance for subsection 61C-4.010(7), Florida Administrative Code, from the Church V located in Orlando. The above referenced Florida Administrative Code states that each food service establishment must maintain a minimum of one public ...
    • Scott C. Maloney of mbi|k2m Architecture on behalf of the Rum Barrel Restaurant (petition VW 2006-021) seeking a waiver from Rules 2000.7a of ASME A18.1, 1999 Edition, as adopted by Chapter 3001.1, Florida Building Code. The petitioner requested to ...
    • Steve Powell of KONE, Inc. regarding Gold Kist in Live Oak, FL (VW 2005-170). The variance granted a waiver from Rules 2.1.3.1.2(b)(1), 2.7.6 and 2.15.9.2, of ASME A17.1, 2000 Edition, as adopted by Chapter 3001.2, Florida Building Code. The ...
    • Steve Powell of KONE, Inc. regarding 3907 Creekwood Drive in Plant City, FL (VW 2005-168). The variance granted a waiver from Rules 2.1.3.1.2(b)(1), 2.7.6 and 2.15.9.2, of ASME A17.1, 2000 Edition, as adopted by Chapter 3001.2, Florida Building ...
  • Division of Certified Public Accounting
    • Ellen K. Rampell, seeking a variance or waiver of subsection 61H1-33.001(1), Florida Administrative Code, to allow an extension of time for taking the examination on Chapters 455, 473, F.S. and related administrative rules approved by the Board, as ...
• Department of Health
  • Board of Optometry
    • Keeley Verrett, O.D. The Notice of Petition for Variance or Waiver was published in Vol. 31, No. 51, of the December 23, 2005, Florida Administrative Weekly. The petition requested that the Board waive the requirement of passing the Florida State ...
• Florida Housing Finance Corporation
  • Departmental
    • Harbour Cove Associates, Ltd. (“Petitioner”). The Petition is seeking a variance from the rule which provides the minimum combined debt service coverage shall be 1.10 and the maximum debt service coverage shall be 1.50, including the SAIL mortgage ...
    • Fairfield Realty LLC (“Petition”). The Petition is seeking a variance from the rule which provides for a full amortized payment of the Mortgage Loan in full beginning on the earlier of 36 months after closing, or stabilized occupancy, or conversion ...
    • Royalton Apartments, Ltd. (“Petition”). The Petition is seeking a waiver of the Rules to allow a change in the Developer Entity for Royalton (the “Development”) from Carlisle Development Group, LLC (“CDG” to Royalton Development, LLC (the “Proposed ...
    • Rohnert Civic, LLC (“Petition”). The Petition is seeking a variance from the rule that provides for a fully amortized payment of the mortgage loan in full beginning on the earlier of 36 months after closing, or stabilized occupancy, or conversion to ...
    • Rohnert Civic, LLC (“Petition”). The Petition is seeking a variance from the rule that requires the submission of an annual audited financial statement for the Development, and for the Applicant if revenue from multiple projects is being pledged.
    • Alabaster Gardens, Ltd (“Petition”). The Petition is seeking a waiver of the Rules to allow a change in the Developer Entity for Royalton (the “Development”) from Carlisle Development Group, LLC (“CDG” to Royalton Development, LLC (the “Proposed ...
    • Valencia Garden Apartments, Ltd (“Petition”). The Petition is seeking a waiver of Rule 67-48.001(1)(a) and 67-48.007 which adopts and incorporates the Universal Application Package, as applied to the Universal Application Instructions for Fees, and ...

6. Notices of Meetings, Workshops and Public Hearings

• Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
  • Division of Agricultural Environmental Services
    • quarterly business meeting.; April 11-12, 2006, 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.; Pinellas County Mosquito Control, 4100 118th Ave. North, Clearwater, FL 33762, (727)464 7503
      • Hearing Meeting: Pinellas County Mosquito Control, 4100 118th Ave. North, Clearwater, FL 33762, (727)464 7503
  • Division of Marketing and Development
    • This is the annual meeting of the new Board of Trustees for the Florida Agricultural Museum.; Wednesday, April 26, 2006, 1:00p.m. – 4:00p.m.; Museum Office, Island House at the Princess Place Preserve, 1850 Princess Place Road, Palm Coast, Florida ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Museum Office, Island House at the Princess Place Preserve, 1850 Princess Place Road, Palm Coast, Florida 32137.
  • Departmental
    • NOTICE OF CANCELLATION – The Florida State Fair Authority announces the cancellation of the following meetings Noticed in Vol. 32, No. 12 of the March 24, 2006 publication of the FAW. Meetings: Marketing Committee Meeting; Finance Committee Meeting; ...
      • Hearing Meeting: 4/5/2006
    • 2006 Florida State Fair.; Wednesday, April 12, 2006, 7:00 p.m.; Florida State Fairgrounds, 4800 U.S. Highway 301 North, Tampa, FL 33610.
      • Hearing Meeting: Florida State Fairgrounds, 4800 U.S. Highway 301 North, Tampa, FL 33610.
• Department of Education
  • Education Practices Commission
    • The Hearing Panel of the Education Practices Commission will consider final agency action in matters dealing with the disciplining of certified educators.; Administrator Panel, April 7, 2006, 9:00 a.m.; Teacher Hearing Panel will begin immediately ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Embassy Suites Tampa Airport/Westshore, 555 North Westshore Boulevard, Tampa, Florida 33609, (813)875-1555.
  • University of West Florida
    • The purpose of the meeting is to appoint at large members of the Board of Directors.; Monday, April 10, 2006. 1:30 p.m. CST – will last approximately one hour.; The public is welcome to listen to the meeting and may join the conference call by ...
      • Hearing Meeting: The public is welcome to listen to the meeting and may join the conference call by dialing from any telephone. The phone number needed to join the conference call may be obtained by contacting Cheryl Phelps, FPAN: (850)595-0050; Fax (850)595-0052; Email cphelps@uwf.edu.
  • Departmental
    • Discussion of matters of interest to the Board of Governors being discussed by the 2006 Florida Legislature; and other matters pertaining to the Florida Board of Governors.; April 14, 2006, 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.
• Department of Community Affairs
  • Division of Housing and Community Development
    • An Ad Hoc Committee meeting to review the Division of Blind Services State Plan and Attachments with agency staff.; April 4, 2006, 11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.; Information may be obtained by contacting: Phyllis Dill, The Division of Blind Services, 14 W....
      • Hearing Meeting: Information may be obtained by contacting: Phyllis Dill, The Division of Blind Services, 14 W. Jordan St., G-2, Pensacola, FL 32503, (850)595-5282, ext. 11, or email Phyllis_dill@dbs.doe.state.fl.us
    • Meeting of the Code Amendment Process Review Work Group to consider the 2007 Florida Building Code Update process.; April 19, 2006, 9:00 a.m.; RACCA Inc., 1920 East Sligh Avenue, Tampa, Florida 33610, (813)870-2607.
      • Hearing Meeting: RACCA Inc., 1920 East Sligh Avenue, Tampa, Florida 33610, (813)870-2607.
• Department of Transportation
  • Departmental
    • This hearing is being held to afford interested persons an opportunity to express their views concerning the location, conceptual design, social, economic, and environmental effects of Financial Project ID Numbers: 413043 1 22 01 and 413044 1 22 01, ...
      • Hearing Meeting: George Mullen Activity Center, 4956 City Center Boulevard, North Port, Florida.
    • This hearing is being held to afford interested persons the opportunity to express their views concerning the location, conceptual design, social, economic, and environmental effects of Financial Project ID Number 410251-1-22-01, otherwise known as ...
      • Hearing Meeting: First Baptist Church of DeLeon Springs – Fellowship Hall, 4995 Central Ave., DeLeon Springs, FL 32130.
    • This is a monthly meeting of the Commercial Motor Vehicle Review Board for the purpose of reviewing penalties imposed upon any vehicle or person under the provisions of Chapter 316, Florida Statutes, relating to weights imposed on the highway by the ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Florida Department of Transportation, Burns Building Auditorium, 605 Suwannee St., Tallahassee, Florida.
• Department of Citrus
  • Departmental
    • To review qualifications desired, draft job advertisement copy, and to discuss state hiring requirements. Direction and to discuss any other issues that may properly come before the Commission. If there is a member of the public who cannot attend ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Department of Citrus, 1115 East Memorial Blvd., Lakeland, Florida.
    • The purpose of the meeting is to the marketing activities of the Florida Department of Citrus and to discuss any other issues that may properly come before the Commission. If there is a member of the public who cannot attend the meeting at the ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Florida Department of Citrus, 1115 East Memorial Blvd., Lakeland, FL.
    • The purpose of the meeting is to continue discussions on citrus industry issues and direction and to discuss any other issues that may properly come before the Commission. If there is a member of the public who cannot attend the meeting at the ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Florida Department of Citrus, 1115 East Memorial Blvd., Lakeland, FL.
• Public Service Commission
  • Departmental
    • To consider those matters ready for decision. LEGAL AUTHORITY AND JURISDICTION: Chapters 120, 350, 364, 366, and 367, F.S. Persons who may be affected by Commission action on certain items on this agenda for which a hearing has not been held will ...
      • Hearing Meeting: The Betty Easley Conference Center, 4075 Esplanade Way, Commission Hearing Room 148, Tallahassee, Florida.
    • To discuss and make decisions on matters which affect the operation of the Commission. **THIS MEETING IS SUBJECT TO CANCELLATION WITHOUT NOTIFICATION.**; April 18, 2006, Immediately following the Commission Conference which commences at 9:30 a.m. ...
      • Hearing Meeting: The Betty Easley Conference Center, 4075 Esplanade Way, Conference Room 140, Tallahassee, Florida.
    • To permit parties to present testimony and exhibits relative to the petition for issuance of a storm recovery financing order, by Florida Power & Light Company, and for such other purposes as the Commission may deem appropriate. All witnesses shall ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Commission Hearing Room 148, The Betty Easley Conference Center, 4075 Esplanade Way, Tallahassee, Florida. Docket No. 060038-EI – Petition for issuance of a storm recovery financing order, by Florida Power & Light Company.
• Regional Planning Councils
  • West Florida Regional Planning Council
    • West Florida Regional Planning Council; April 17, 2006, 5:00 p.m.; Niceville City Hall, 208 N. Partin Drive, Niceville, Florida.
      • Hearing Meeting: Niceville City Hall, 208 N. Partin Drive, Niceville, Florida.
    • District 1, Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC); April 19, 2006, 10:00 a.m.; Midway Fire District, 1322 College Parkway Gulf Breeze, FL 32563. The LEPC Meeting will be preceeded by a meeting of the LEPC’s Training and Resource Subcommittee at ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Midway Fire District, 1322 College Parkway Gulf Breeze, FL 32563. The LEPC Meeting will be preceeded by a meeting of the LEPC’s Training and Resource Subcommittee at 8:30 a.m.
  • East Central Florida Regional Planning Council
    • East Central Florida Regional Planning Council a Regional Strategic Summit; Tuesday, April 18, 2006, 1:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.; Wednesday, April 19, 2006, 8:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.; Stetson University Center at Celebration, 800 Celebration Avenue, ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Stetson University Center at Celebration, 800 Celebration Avenue, Celebration, FL 34747.
  • South Florida Regional Planning Council
    • Monthly Business Meeting.; Wednesday, April 12, 2006, 2:00 p.m.; Sun-Sentinel, 3333 South Congress Avenue, Delray Beach, Florida.
      • Hearing Meeting: Sun-Sentinel, 3333 South Congress Avenue, Delray Beach, Florida.
  • Treasure Coast Regional Planning Council
    • To conduct the monthly meeting of the Council.; April 21, 2006, 9:30 a.m.; Wolf High–Technology Center, Indian River Community College Chastain Campus, 2400 S. E. Salerno Road, Stuart, FL 34997.
      • Hearing Meeting: Wolf High–Technology Center, Indian River Community College Chastain Campus, 2400 S. E. Salerno Road, Stuart, FL 34997.
• Water Management Districts
  • Suwannee River Water Management District
    • Board Meeting – to consider District business, and conduct public hearings on regulatory and land acquisition matters. Public hearing in accordance with Section 373.59, F.S., concerning the proposed purchase of the Frank and Olive Schulte/R-O Ranch ...
      • Hearing Meeting: District Headquarters, 9225 CR 49, Live Oak, FL.
  • Southwest Florida Water Management District
    • Consider Committee business. VOLUNTEER APPRECIATION DAY DATE AND TIME: Saturday, April 8, 2006, 11:00 a.m. PLACE: Green Swamp West Field Office, Dade City GENERAL SUBJECT MATTER TO BE CONSIDERED: Recognize contribution of volunteers for their ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Manatee Chamber Building, 222 – 10th Street West, Bradenton.
    • Discussion of Task Force business.; Monday, April 10, 2006, 3:00 p.m.; Lecanto Government Building, 3600 West Sovereign Path, Room 166, Lecanto, Florida 34461.
      • Hearing Meeting: Lecanto Government Building, 3600 West Sovereign Path, Room 166, Lecanto, Florida 34461.
• Department of Elder Affairs
  • Federal Aging Programs
    • To discuss matters related to the Statewide Triad. For a copy of the agenda contact: Ann Getman at (850)414-2072 or Suncom 997-2072. ; Tuesday, April 18, 2006, 11:00 a.m.; Call in number: (850)410-0966 or Suncom 210-0966.
      • Hearing Meeting: Call in number: (850)410-0966 or Suncom 210-0966.
    • Revisions to the 1994 Client Services Manual entitled “Department of Elder Affairs Programs and Services Manual”, which is incorporated by reference in Rules 58A-1, Administration of Federal Aging Programs, 58C-1, Community Care for the Elderly, 58D-...
      • Hearing Meeting: Department of Elder Affairs, 4040 Esplanade Way, Conference Room 225F, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-7000.
• Agency for Health Care Administration
  • Departmental
    • To review the progress of health information exchange project grantees in the FHIN Grants program.; Friday, April 7, 2006, 10:00 a.m.; Agency for Health Care Administration, Area 6, 6800 N. Dale Mabry Highway, Suite 220, Tampa, FL 33614.
      • Hearing Meeting: Agency for Health Care Administration, Area 6, 6800 N. Dale Mabry Highway, Suite 220, Tampa, FL 33614.
• Department of Management Services
  • Departmental
    • 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 Florida NENA Chapter Meeting in Stuart. The primary agenda items include: Status of 700 MHz Licensing, ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Hutchinson Island Marriott Resort, 555 North East Ocean Boulevard, Stuart, Florida (Room location will be listed in the lobby).
    • 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 Florida NENA Chapter Meeting in Stuart. The primary agenda items include: Status of Licensing, Status of ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Hutchinson Island Marriott Resort, 555 North East Ocean Boulevard, Stuart, Florida (Room location will be listed in the lobby).
    • To consider financing requests, receive reports relating to loan and investment activities, and approve actions taken by the Chairman and/or President under delegated authority.; Wednesday, April 12, 2006, Wednesday, May 10, 2006, Wednesday, June 14,...
      • Hearing Meeting: Teleconference Call: (850)878-0826.
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Division of Professions
    • General Business: discussion items include – architecture profession, interior design profession, rules, and review of applications. DATE AND TIME: May 3, 2006, 9:00 a.m. (Eastern Time) GENERAL SUBJECT MATTER TO BE CONSIDERED: General Business. ; ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Doubletree Hotel Tampa - Westshore, 4500 West Cypress Street, Tampa, FL 33607, (813)879-4800.
  • Board of Professional Engineers
    • General business of the Committee.; Tuesday, May 16, 2006, 10:00 a.m.; Florida Board of Professional Engineers, 2507 Callaway Road, Suite 200, Tallahassee, FL 32303.
      • Hearing Meeting: Florida Board of Professional Engineers, 2507 Callaway Road, Suite 200, Tallahassee, FL 32303.
    • General business of the Committee.; Tuesday, May 16, 2006, 2:00 p.m. – Until conclusion of meeting.; Florida Board of Professional Engineers, 2507 Callaway Road, Suite 200, Tallahassee, Florida 32303.
      • Hearing Meeting: Florida Board of Professional Engineers, 2507 Callaway Road, Suite 200, Tallahassee, Florida 32303.
    • Discussion on continuing education and rules.; Wednesday, May 17, 2006, 1:00 p.m. – Until conclusion of meeting.; Florida Board of Professional Engineers, 2507 Callaway Road, Suite 200, Tallahassee, Florida 32303.
      • Hearing Meeting: Florida Board of Professional Engineers, 2507 Callaway Road, Suite 200, Tallahassee, Florida 32303.
    • Review of applications for examination and/or licensure by endorsement and to review applications of foreign educated applicants.; Wednesday, July 12, 2006, 8:30 a.m.; Florida Board of Professional Engineers, 2507 Callaway Road, Suite 200, ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Florida Board of Professional Engineers, 2507 Callaway Road, Suite 200, Tallahassee, FL 32303.
    • Probable Cause Panel meeting.; Thursday, July 13, 2006, 8:30 a.m. – Until conclusion of meeting.; Florida Board of Professional Engineers, 2507 Callaway Road, Suite 200, Tallahassee, FL 32303.
      • Hearing Meeting: Florida Board of Professional Engineers, 2507 Callaway Road, Suite 200, Tallahassee, FL 32303.
    • To act on recommendations from the Educational Advisory and Application Review Committees to approve or deny applications for licensure and any old or new business of the Florida Board of Professional Engineers.; Friday, July 14, 2006, 10:00 a.m.; ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Conference Call: 1(866)895-8146, Florida Board of Professional Engineers, 2507 Callaway Road, Suite 200, Tallahassee, FL 32303.
    • General business of the Board.; Wednesday, July 26, 2006, 8:30 a.m.; Thursday, July 27, 2006, 8:30 a.m. if business of the Board is not concluded.; The Breakers, One South Country Road, Palm Beach, Florida.
      • Hearing Meeting: The Breakers, One South Country Road, Palm Beach, Florida.
    • Review of applications for examination and/or licensure by endorsement and to review applications of foreign educated applicants.; Wednesday, September 6, 2006, 8:30 a.m.; Florida Board of Professional Engineers, 2507 Callaway Road, Suite 200, ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Florida Board of Professional Engineers, 2507 Callaway Road, Suite 200, Tallahassee, FL 32303.
    • Florida Board of Professional Engineers announces a Probable Cause Panel meeting. Although this meeting is open to the public, portions of the Probable Cause Panel meeting may be closed consistent with law.; Thursday, September 7, 2006, 8:30 a.m.; ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Florida Board of Professional Engineers, 2507 Callaway Road, Suite 200, Tallahassee, FL 32303.
• Department of Environmental Protection
  • Departmental
    • Florida Center for Solid and Hazardous Waste Management Advisory Board Research Selection Committee; April 24, 2006, 8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.; The Hilton University of Florida Conference Center, 1714 S. W. 34th Street, Gainesville, Florida.
      • Hearing Meeting: The Hilton University of Florida Conference Center, 1714 S. W. 34th Street, Gainesville, Florida.
• Department of Health
  • Board of Chiropractic Medicine
    • For cases previously heard by the panel.; Friday, April 7, 2006, 9:00 a.m.; Department of Health, 4052 Bald Cypress Way, Tallahassee, Florida at meet me number (850) 921-6433.
      • Hearing Meeting: Department of Health, 4052 Bald Cypress Way, Tallahassee, Florida at meet me number (850) 921-6433.
  • Board of Dentistry
    • To discuss Dental Hygiene issues.; April 10, 2006, 5:30 p.m.; Conference Call Number: (850)921-5230.
      • Hearing Meeting: Conference Call Number: (850)921-5230.
  • Board of Massage Therapy
    • Regular Board business.; Wednesday, April 26, 2006, 9:00 a.m., or shortly thereafter; Thursday, April 27, 2006, 9:00 a.m., or shortly thereafter; Friday April 28, 2006, 9:00 a.m.; Embassy Suites, 9330 Baymeadows Road, Jacksonville, FL 32256, (904)...
      • Hearing Meeting: Embassy Suites, 9330 Baymeadows Road, Jacksonville, FL 32256, (904)731-3555.
    • To review those cases on which a determination of existence of probable cause has already been made.; Wednesday, April 26, 2006, 6:00 p.m. or soon thereafter.; Embassy Suites, 9300 Baymeadows Road, Jacksonville, FL 32256, (904)731-3555.
      • Hearing Meeting: Embassy Suites, 9300 Baymeadows Road, Jacksonville, FL 32256, (904)731-3555.
  • Board of Nursing
    • For cases previously heard by the panel.; April 10, 2006, 5:30 p.m.; Department of Health, Tallahassee at Meet Me Number (850)410-8045.
      • Hearing Meeting: Department of Health, Tallahassee at Meet Me Number (850)410-8045.
  • Board of Optometry
    • For cases previously heard by the panel.; Thursday, April 20, 2006, 5:00 p.m.; The Florida Mall Hotel, 1500 Sand Lake Road, Orlando, Florida 32809 (407)859-1500.
      • Hearing Meeting: The Florida Mall Hotel, 1500 Sand Lake Road, Orlando, Florida 32809 (407)859-1500.
    • General board business.; Thursday, April 21, 2006, 9:00 a.m.; The Florida Mall Hotel, 1500 Sand Lake Road, Orlando, Florida (407)859-1500.
      • Hearing Meeting: The Florida Mall Hotel, 1500 Sand Lake Road, Orlando, Florida (407)859-1500.
  • Board of Pharmacy
    • The Board will meet to conduct a general committee business.; April 18, 2006, 4:00 p.m.; Clarion Hotel, 5303 West Kennedy Blvd., Tampa, FL 33609, (813)289-1950.
      • Hearing Meeting: Clarion Hotel, 5303 West Kennedy Blvd., Tampa, FL 33609, (813)289-1950.
    • The Board will meet to discuss USP 797 and general committee business relating to pharmacy permits.; April 18, 2006, 1:00 p.m.; Clarion Hotel, 5303 West Kennedy Blvd., Tampa, FL 33609, (813)289-1950.
      • Hearing Meeting: Clarion Hotel, 5303 West Kennedy Blvd., Tampa, FL 33609, (813)289-1950.
• Department of Children and Families
  • Economic Self-Sufficiency Program
    • This call will address the committee’s review and recommendations for changes to the state’s targeted homeless assistance grants for FY 2006-2007.; April 24, 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Committee: Application and Rule; Conference Call Number: (850)414-...
      • Hearing Meeting: Conference Call Number: (850)414-1708, Suncom 944-1708, Confirmation Number 30E0317.
• Florida Housing Finance Corporation
  • Departmental
    • To discuss the evaluations of the response(s) submitted for Florida Housing Finance Corporation’s Request for Proposals #2005-08 for the Development and Rehabilitation of Farmworker Housing.; Tuesday, April 11, 2006, 10:00 a.m. (Eastern Time).; ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Formal Conference Room, Suite 5000, Florida Housing Finance Corporation, 227 North Bronough Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32301-1329.
    • To discuss the evaluations of the response(s) submitted for Florida Housing Finance Corporation’s Request for Proposals #2006-01 for the Development of Transitional Housing for Youths Aging Out of Foster Care.; Monday, April 10, 2006, 2:30 p.m., (...
      • Hearing Meeting: Rick Seltzer Conference Room, Suite 6000, Florida Housing Finance Corporation, 227 North Bronough Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32301-1329.
• Department of Financial Services
  • Departmental
    • The Three-Member Panel will be adopting schedules of maximum reimbursement allowances for physicians, hospital inpatient, hospital outpatient, ambulatory surgical centers, work hardening and pain programs.; Tuesday, April 11, 2006, 2:00 p.m.; Larson ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Larson Building, Room 116, 200 East Gaines Street, Tallahassee, Florida.
  • Division of State Fire Marshal
    • Regular meeting of the FLORIDA FIREFIGHTERS EMPLOYMENT, STANDARDS, AND TRAINING COUNCIL.; April 17, 2006, 3:00 p.m.; Double Tree Hotel, 101 S. Adams St., Tallahassee, FL 32301.
      • Hearing Meeting: Double Tree Hotel, 101 S. Adams St., Tallahassee, FL 32301.
    • Regular meeting of the FIRE AND EMERGENCY INCIDENT INFORMATION SYSTEM TECHNICAL ADVISORY PANEL.; April 17, 2006, 3:00 p.m.; Double Tree Hotel, 101 S. Adams Street, Tallahassee, FL 34482.
      • Hearing Meeting: Double Tree Hotel, 101 S. Adams Street, Tallahassee, FL 34482.
    • Quarterly meeting of the Florida Fire Code Advisory Council.; May 1, 2006, 1:00 p.m.; Sheraton Safari Resort Hotel in Lake Buena Vista, 12205 S. Apopka-Vineland Road, Orlando, Florida 32836.
      • Hearing Meeting: Sheraton Safari Resort Hotel in Lake Buena Vista, 12205 S. Apopka-Vineland Road, Orlando, Florida 32836.
  • OIR – Insurance Regulation
    • This is the Final Public Hearing on the adoption of proposed amendments to Rules 69O-149.205, F.A.C., Indemnity Standard Risk Rate; 69O-149.206, F.A.C., Preferred Provider/Exclusive Provider Standard Risk Rates; and 69O-149.207, F.A.C., Health ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Cabinet Meeting Room, Lower Level, The Capitol, Tallahassee, Florida.
    • This is the Final Public Hearing on the adoption of proposed new Rule 69O-170.0195 (originally 69O-170.020), Reasonable Degree of Competition Criteria – Monroe County, Florida Administrative Code, published on February 3, 2006 in Vol. 32, No. 05, of ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Cabinet Meeting Room, Lower Level, The Capitol, Tallahassee, Florida.
    • This is the Final Public Hearing on the adoption of proposed amendments to Rule 69O-189.016, Florida Administrative Code, published on February 3, 2006 in Vol. 32, No. 5, of the Florida Administrative Weekly. No notice of change was published.; ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Cabinet Meeting Room, Lower Level, The Capitol, Tallahassee, Florida.
• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • Departmental
    • Hardee County Economic Development Authority (Independent Board); Tuesday, April 4, 2006, 8:30 a.m.; County Commission Chambers, 412 West Orange Street, Room 102, Wauchula, Florida.
      • Hearing Meeting: County Commission Chambers, 412 West Orange Street, Room 102, Wauchula, Florida.
    • Budget issues and concerns, Legislative update, and other issues as necessary. Information regarding these meetings may be obtained by contacting: John Dew, Florida CCOC at (850)386-2223 or by visiting the CCOC website at www.flccoc.org. ; Tuesday,...
      • Hearing Meeting: Kalamata Room, The Renaissance Hotel, Tampa, Florida.
    • General Meeting.; April 5, 2006, 12:00 Noon.; TRDA – Conference Room, 5195 South Washington Avenue, Titusville, FL 32780
      • Hearing Meeting: TRDA – Conference Room, 5195 South Washington Avenue, Titusville, FL 32780
    • Discuss servicing carrier agreement, new servicing carrier start up and any other matters that may come before the committee. FAJUA Finance Committee Meeting DATE AND TIME: Tuesday, April 11, 3:00 p.m. PLACE: Ponte Vedra Inn & Club, 200 Ponte ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Ponte Vedra Inn & Club, 200 Ponte Vedra Blvd, Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida.
    • Agenda topics will include approval of minutes; Sixth Amended Bylaws; and Legislative issues.; April 10, 2006, 1:00 p.m.; To participate in the teleconference meeting, please contact Kathy Coyne, (941)378-7400, ext. 5431.
      • Hearing Meeting: To participate in the teleconference meeting, please contact Kathy Coyne, (941)378-7400, ext. 5431.

7. Notices of Petitions and Dispositions Regarding Declaratory Stat

• Public Service Commission
  • Departmental
    • Progress Energy Florida, Inc. The final order was issued; The Commission granted the petition to the extent that once franchise fees for the period September 24, 2002 through November 11, 2004 are found to be legally due and payable, Progress Energy ...
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Florida Real Estate Appraisal Board
    • Thomas A. Jimenez, Jr., that was filed on February 22, 2006.
• Department of Health
  • Board of Chiropractic Medicine
    • Fred Quintana, D.C., which was filed on January 10, 2006. The Notice of Petition for Declaratory Statement was published in Vol. 32, No. 03, of the January 20, 2006, Florida Administrative Weekly.; The Board of Chiropractic Medicine considered the ...
  • Board of Psychology
    • Jessica L. Podolsky on March 10, 2006.
    • Erin Smith Aebel, Esquire, on behalf of Mark Dielman, Ph.D. on March 10, 2006.

8. Notices Regarding Bids, Proposals and Purchasing

• Department of Education
  • University of Florida
    • Department of Education, University of Florida
  • Florida Agriculture and Mechanical University
    • Department of Education, Florida Agriculture and Mechanical University
  • University of West Florida
    • Department of Education, University of West Florida
  • University of Central Florida
    • Department of Education, University of Central Florida
• Water Management Districts
  • Suwannee River Water Management District
    • Water Management Districts, Suwannee River Water Management District
• Expressway Authorities
  • Departmental
    • Expressway Authorities, Departmental
• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • Departmental
    • Other Agencies and Organizations, Departmental
    • Other Agencies and Organizations, Departmental
    • Other Agencies and Organizations, Departmental
    • Other Agencies and Organizations, Departmental

9. Miscellaneous

• Department of Community Affairs
  • Division of Housing and Community Development
    • Department of Community Affairs, Division of Housing and Community Development
  • Division of Community Planning
    • Department of Community Affairs, Division of Community Planning
• Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles
  • Departmental
    • Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles, Departmental
    • Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles, Departmental
    • Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles, Departmental
    • Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles, Departmental
    • Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles, Departmental
    • Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles, Departmental
• Agency for Health Care Administration
  • Departmental
    • Agency for Health Care Administration, Departmental
  • Certificate of Need
    • Agency for Health Care Administration, Certificate of Need
• Department of Health
  • Board of Chiropractic Medicine
    • Department of Health, Board of Chiropractic
  • Board of Medicine
    • Department of Health, Board of Medicine
    • Department of Health, Board of Medicine
  • Board of Nursing
    • Department of Health, Board of Nursing
    • Department of Health, Board of Nursing