Vol. 36, No. 15 (04/16/2010)

1. Notices of Development of Proposed Rules and Negotiated Rulemaking

• Commission on Ethics
  • Departmental
    • These amendments to Rule 34-7.010, F.A.C, are intended to satisfy the requirements of Section 120.55(1)(a)4., Florida Statutes, which requires agencies to adopt their forms in the substantive rule. Thus, CE Form 20, CE Form 20-R, and CE Form 24 are ...
    • These amendments to Chapter 34-12, F.A.C, are intended to satisfy the requirements of Section 120.55(1)(a)4., Florida Statutes, which requires agencies to adopt their forms in their substantive rules. Thus, CE Form 20, CE Form 20-R, and CE Form 24 ...
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Division of Hotels and Restaurants
    • The purpose and effect of this proposed rule development is to amend the disciplinary guidelines for imposing penalties on public food service establishments and public lodging establishments in administrative actions.
• Department of Education
  • State Board of Education
    • The purpose of the rule development is to clarify the current compliance reporting requirements for private schools to be eligible to participate in the state scholarship programs. The effect will be to develop a rule that is consistent with the ...
• Department of Health
  • Division of Medical Quality Assurance
    • To update the survey questions.
• Agency for Health Care Administration
  • Medicaid
    • The proposed amendment to Rule 59G-13.131, F.A.C., incorporates by reference the Traumatic Brain Injury and Spinal Cord Injury Waiver Services Fee Schedule, July 2010 The fee schedule is being changed to add two new services, transition case ...
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Board of Accountancy
    • The Board proposes the rule amendment to clarify language concerning the automatic extension and the completion of CPE hours and to remove the requirement that proof of completion be post marked or recorded online.
    • The Board proposes the rule amendment to correct the reestablishment dates by which required continuing professional education hours must be completed after a license is reactivated.
• Department of Legal Affairs
  • Division of Victim Services and Criminal Justice Programs
    • The proposed rule amendments are intended to reflect changes to benefits with regard to the recent change in the Consumer Price Index.
• Water Management Districts
  • Southwest Florida Water Management District
    • The purpose and effect of the proposed revision to Rule 40D-400.475, Florida Administrative Code (F.A.C.), is to delete the 4,000 and 9,000 square foot threshold requirements from the permit criteria of this Noticed General Permit. These threshold ...
    • The purpose of the proposed revisions will create a new environmental resource permitting (ERP) exemption for activities that involve less than 4,000 square feet of impervious or semi-impervious surface subject to vehicular traffic in uplands and ...
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Florida Real Estate Appraisal Board
    • The Board proposes the rule amendment in order to clarify language concerning the probable cause panel.
• Department of State
  • Division of Elections
    • The proposed language codifies a number of uniform practices and procedures relating to registering voters in the Florida Voter Registration System.
• Department of Corrections
  • Departmental
    • The purpose and effect of the proposed rule is to clarify the procedures for custody classification assessment and review.
• Department of State
  • Division of Elections
    • The proposed changes are to the polling place procedures manual, DS-DE 11, incorporated by reference in the rule. This manual is used as a guide for poll workers during the early voting period and election day. The proposed changes clarify ...
• Department of Children and Families
  • Agency for Persons with Disabilities
    • The purpose and effect of these Rule Development Workshsops is to solicit public input on a petition that has been filed to amend Rule 65G-1.047, F.A.C. The Petition proposes that children living in out-of-home foster care without the possibility of ...
• State Board of Administration
  • Departmental
    • To amend the rate of return calculation rule to reflect that the calculation will be in accordance with the yield methodology of SEC Rule 2a-7 for money market funds; to amend the reporting procedures rule to eliminate investment service charges; to ...
• Department of Education
  • State Board of Education
    • The purpose of this rule development is to establish the updated six competencies that must be completed to earn the Reading Endorsement. The effect of this rule will be to establish a clear description of the six updated Reading Endorsement ...

2. Proposed Rules

• Department of Environmental Protection
  • Departmental
    • The proposed rule amendments incorporate by reference certain changes made by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) between July 1, 2008 and June 30, 2009 to the federal hazardous waste regulations. The Florida Department of Environmental ...
      • Due of Comment: 5/7/2010
• Water Management Districts
  • Southwest Florida Water Management District
    • The purpose of this rulemaking is to amend section 5.1 of the Water Use Permit Information Manual Part B, “Basis of Review” to specify when water use permittees are required to submit the Flow Meter Accuracy Verification Form, LEG-R.021.01(4/09), ...
      • Due of Comment: 5/7/2010
    • The purpose and effect of this rulemaking is to incorporate by reference a revised appendix to the Memorandum of Agreement Between the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Region IV, Superfund Division and the Southwest Florida Water Management ...
      • Due of Comment: 5/7/2010
• Department of Education
  • State Board of Education
    • The proposed rule will establish a ballot process by which teachers and parents may vote to support the conversion of their public school to charter school status. The effect will be a consistent process for all school districts.
      • Due of Comment: 5/7/2010
• Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
  • Division of Agricultural Environmental Services
    • To adopt by reference Federal containment regulations stipulated in 40 CFR 165, relevant to secondary containment of containers of dry pesticides and to containment pads of liquid and dry pesticides for pesticide dispensing activities. Adoption of ...
      • Due of Comment: 5/7/2010
• Department of Health
  • Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy and Mental Health Counseling
    • The Board proposes the rule amendment to clarify the requirements for examination for licensure.
      • Due of Comment: 5/7/2010
    • The Board proposes the rule amendment to reduce the biennial licensure fee.
      • Due of Comment: 5/7/2010
• Department of Education
  • State Board of Education
    • The purpose of this rule amendment is to adopt changes to the competencies and skills for the Guidance and Counseling PK-12 and School Psychologist PK-12 examinations, effective January 1, 2011. The effect of these changes will be updated ...
      • Due of Comment: 5/7/2010
    • The purpose of this rule amendment is to provide that private schools participating in the Florida Tax Credit Scholarship Program may be subject to on-site inspections in conjunction with a formal complaint and to allow the Department to refer an ...
      • Due of Comment: 5/7/2010
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Florida Real Estate Commission
    • To clarify and update language.
      • Due of Comment: 5/7/2010
    • To delete redundant language and clarify existing language.
      • Due of Comment: 5/7/2010
• Department of Corrections
  • Departmental
    • The purpose and effect of the proposed rule is to remove language regarding the time frames inmates may possess consumable items from the institutional canteen, as this language is being moved to Rule 33-602.201, F.A.C., via Chapter 120, F.S.
      • Due of Comment: 5/7/2010
    • The purpose and effect of the proposed rule is to clarify language regarding the time frames inmates may possess consumable items from the institutional canteen, as this language is being removed from Rule 33-203.101, F.A.C., via Chapter 120, F.S.
      • Due of Comment: 5/7/2010
• Department of Juvenile Justice
  • Detention Services
    • The new rule sections replace repealed Rules 63G-1.001-.009, F.A.C., governing the process by which the funding of secure detention services is shared by state and county government. Additional definitions are provided, monthly reporting and ...
      • Due of Comment: 5/7/2010
• Department of Education
  • State Board of Education
    • The rule establishes procedures for determining a postsecondary student’s placement status. The amendment to the rule is to be consistent with terminology in current law relating to career education and identifying Florida colleges in addition to ...
      • Due of Comment: 5/7/2010
• Department of Management Services
  • Technology Program
    • The Board proposes to promulgate and adopt the new rule to set forth the procedural requirements for submitting and reporting the 911 fee required by Section 365.172, Florida Statutes.
      • Due of Comment: 5/7/2010
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Florida Real Estate Appraisal Board
    • The Board proposes the rule amendment in order to clarify language concerning the granting of credit for continuing education.
      • Due of Comment: 5/7/2010
• Department of Education
  • State Board of Education
    • The purpose of this rule amendment is to adopt the “2010-2011 Comprehensive Industry Certification List” and the “2010-2011 Industry Certification Funding List.” The effect of the amendment is to ensure school districts have the most up to date list ...
      • Due of Comment: 5/7/2010

3. Notices of Changes, Corrections and Withdrawals

• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Division of Hotels and Restaurants
    • Mobile Food Dispensing Vehicles and Theme Park Food Carts
• Department of Education
  • State Board of Education
    • Notice Requirements for Charter School Performance Data.
• Executive Office of the Governor
  • Office of Tourism, Trade and Economic Development
    • Forms and Definitions, Certification Decision
• Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
  • Division of Agricultural Water Policy
    • Definitions, Plan Development and Revision, BMP Record Keeping
• Department of Elder Affairs
  • Federal Aging Programs
    • Do Not Resuscitate Orders (DNROs)
• Agency for Health Care Administration
  • Medicaid
    • Assisted Living for the Elderly Waiver Services Procedure Codes and Fee Schedule
• Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission
  • Freshwater Fish and Wildlife
    • Definitions
    • Killing Endangered Species, Procedures for Listing, Delisting and Reclassifying Endangered, Threatened and Species of Special Concern, Provision for Harassment of Endangered, Threatened and Species of Special Concern on Airport Property, Designation ...
• Department of Health
  • Board of Physical Therapy Practice
    • Licensure by Endorsement
• Department of Management Services
  • Division of Building Construction
    • Definitions and Incidental Policies, Agencies Procedures for Contracting with Continuing Contract Entities
• Department of Health
  • Board of Physical Therapy Practice
    • Licensure as a Physical Therapist Assistant by Examination

4. Petitions and Dispositions Regarding Rule Variance or Waiver

• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Division of Hotels and Restaurants
    • That the order denied a variance to Tom R. Foster, Boca Inlet Apartment Assoc., Inc., Boca Raton, FL, as the petitioner has not met its burden by not providing all required information to the Division, as specified in Section 120.542, Florida ...
    • a temporary variance from firefighter’s service and door restrictors, A17.3, Section 3.11.3 and 2.7.4, as adopted by Chapter 30, Section 3001.2 Florida Building Code adopted by paragraph 61C-5.001(1)(a), F.A.C. The petitioner, Castel Del Mare, ...
    • The Department received a Petition for an Emergency Variance on March 23, 2010 for Section 509.221(1)(b), F.S., paragraph 61C-1.004(2)(a), subsections 61C-4.010(6), (7), F.A.C. and Section 6-402.11, 2001 FDA Food Code from Sangria’s Wine and Piano ...
• Department of Law Enforcement
  • Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission
    • A petition for permanent waiver of paragraph 11B-27.00213(4)(b), F.A.C., was received from Angelo Rainey on February 12, 2010. Petitioner requested a waiver of the rule requiring him to wait four years after quitting one temporary employment ...
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Division of Hotels and Restaurants
    • an Emergency Variance for paragraphs 61C-1.004(2)(a), 61C-4.010(7)(c), F.A.C., from Yogurtland, Hallandale, FL. The above referenced F.A.C. addresses the requirement that at least one accessible bathroom be provided for use by customers. They are ...
• Department of Management Services
  • Agency for Workforce Innovation
    • Temporary Waiver of paragraph 60BB-8.201(4)(a), F.A.C., which provides requirements for conducting parent orientation sessions for parents registering their children for the VPK program. The Petition was filed by the Early Learning Coalition of ...
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Division of Hotels and Restaurants
    • That the order denied a variance to Joanne Calub, Alhambra Club Condos, Orlando, FL, to not comply with, Rule 3.11.1(a)(2) (two-way communication), ASME A17.3, 1996 edition as the petitioner has not met its burden as speaking through the doors does ...
• Department of Management Services
  • Agency for Workforce Innovation
    • Temporary Waiver of paragraph 60BB-8.201(4)(a), F.A.C., which provides requirements for conducting parent orientation sessions for parents registering their children for the VPK program. The Petition was filed by the Early Learning Coalition of ...
• Department of Health
  • Board of Acupuncture
    • waiver or variance from Rhonda A. Bilsker, seeking a waiver or variance of subsection 64B1-7.0015(4), F.A.C., with respect to Continuing Education Classes. Petitioner also requests the Board to consider her 8 CEU’s and to give her credit for taking ...
• Department of Children and Families
  • Family Safety and Preservation Program
    • waiver of subsection 65C-15.017(3), F.A.C., from Gulf Coast Community Care and Carmen Monzon, assigned Case No.: 10-022W. Subsection 65C-15.017(3), F.A.C. requires agency staff responsible for performing casework services shall have a bachelor’s or ...

5. Notices of Meetings, Workshops and Public Hearings

• Agency for State Technology
  • Departmental
    • General Finance Matters.; April 23, 2010, 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.; Agency for Persons with Disabilities, 4030 Esplanade Way, Room 301, Tallahassee, Florida 32399
      • Hearing Meeting: Agency for Persons with Disabilities, 4030 Esplanade Way, Room 301, Tallahassee, Florida 32399
• 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.; April 27, 2010, 9:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m. or soon thereafter; Department of Business and Professional Regulation, Office of the General Counsel, ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Department of Business and Professional Regulation, Office of the General Counsel, 1940 N. Monroe Street, Suite 42, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-2202
• Department of Health
  • Board of Medicine
    • To conduct a public meeting to reconsider disciplinary cases with prior findings of probable cause.; Friday, April 30, 2010, 2:00 p.m.; Conference Call: 1(888)808-6959, Conference Code: 2454131#
      • Hearing Meeting: Conference Call: 1(888)808-6959, Conference Code: 2454131#
  • Division of Family Health Services
    • General Business.; May 13, 2010, 9:30 a.m. or soon thereafter; Conference Call: 1(888)808-6959, Conference Code: 9766152#
      • Hearing Meeting: Conference Call: 1(888)808-6959, Conference Code: 9766152#
• Regional Planning Councils
  • Central Florida Regional Planning Council
    • A meeting of the Joint Task Force Goal Setting Committee of the Heartland 2060 Regional Visioning effort.; May 5, 2010, 9:30 a.m.; Sebring Civic Center, 355 West Center Avenue, Sebring, FL 33870
      • Hearing Meeting: Sebring Civic Center, 355 West Center Avenue, Sebring, FL 33870
• Department of Children and Families
  • Departmental
    • Public meeting.; April 23, 2010, 8:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.; Children’s Services Council, 546 N. W. University Blvd., Suite 201, Port St. Lucie, FL 34986
      • Hearing Meeting: Children’s Services Council, 546 N. W. University Blvd., Suite 201, Port St. Lucie, FL 34986
• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • Florida Medical Malpractice Joint Underwriting Association
    • The Board of Governors will receive and consider quarterly reports from the Association’s Investment Counsel, General Counsel, Servicing Carrier, Claims Committee, General Manager, and such other business properly brought before the Board.; ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Killearn Inn, Tallahassee, FL 32309
    • The Claims and Underwriting Committee will receive and consider reports from the Association’s General Counsel, General Manager, Servicing Carrier, and such other business properly brought before the Committee.; Tuesday, April 27, 2010, 4:00 p.m.; ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Killearn Inn, Tallahassee, FL 32309
• Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission
  • Freshwater Fish and Wildlife
    • The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC), as part of its deer management strategic plan and in response to input received from the public is considering changes to hunting season timing on public hunting areas to align more ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Marion County Extension Auditorium, 2232 N. E. Jacksonville Road, Ocala, Florida 34470
    • The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC), as part of its deer management strategic plan and in response to input received from the public is considering changes to hunting season timing on public hunting areas to align more ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Edison State College Conference Center, Building J, Rooms 103 and 104, 7007 Lely Cultural Parkway, Naples, Florida 34113
    • The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC), as part of its deer management strategic plan and in response to input received from the public is considering changes to hunting season timing on public hunting areas to align more ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Tallahassee Automobile Museum, 6800 Mahan Drive, Tallahassee, Florida 34113
• Department of Children and Families
  • Agency for Persons with Disabilities
    • Guardianship Forum, by Daniel Medina, Attorney at Law, (Guest Speaker) for persons with developmental disabilities who are on the Waiting list to receive services through the Home and Community Based Medicare Waiver.; April 29, 2010, 6:00 p.m. – 9:...
      • Hearing Meeting: Stuart Center, 1710 Hwy. 17 South, Bartow, FL 33830
• Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission
  • Freshwater Fish and Wildlife
    • The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC), as part of its deer management strategic plan is considering implementing a deer harvest reporting system to gather information needed to develop future harvest management goals. This ...
      • Hearing Meeting: International Game Fish Association Headquarters, 300 Gulf Stream Way, Dania Beach, Florida 33004
  • Manatees
    • Final public hearing on proposed amendments to the manatee protection rule for Sarasota County. This hearing will be a part of the regular 2-day meeting held by the Commission. The Commission is expected to make a final decision on the rule at the ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Florida Public Safety Institute, 215 Academy Street, Havana, Florida
• Department of Elder Affairs
  • Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program
    • Northwest District Long-Term Care Ombudsman Council business.; April 29, 2010, 9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. (CST) (NOTE: The meeting end time has changed from what was originally noticed in the Vol. 36, No. 02, 1/15/10 publication of the F.A.W.); 1101 ...
      • Hearing Meeting: 1101 Gulf Breeze Parkway, Gulf Breeze, FL 32561
• Executive Office of the Governor
  • Departmental
    • Drug Policy Advisory Council.; May 27, 2010, 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.; Conference Room 2103, The Capitol, Tallahassee, FL
      • Hearing Meeting: Conference Room 2103, The Capitol, Tallahassee, FL
    • Prescription Drug Monitoring Implementation and Oversight Task Force.; June 3, 2010, 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.; Conference Room 2103, The Capitol, Tallahassee, FL
      • Hearing Meeting: Conference Room 2103, The Capitol, Tallahassee, FL
• Department of State
  • Division of Cultural Affairs
    • To discuss, review, and take action on funding and any other business that may appropriately come before the board.; Friday, April 30, 2010, 10:00 a.m.; 231 East Adams Street, Jacksonville, Florida 32202
      • Hearing Meeting: 231 East Adams Street, Jacksonville, Florida 32202
• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • Small Business Regulatory Advisory Council
    • general Council business, rule reviews, and legislative updates.; April 23, 2010, 9:00 a.m. (Eastern Time); continued to April 30, 2010 if needed; Conference Call: 1(888)808-6959, Conference Code: 4737801#
      • Hearing Meeting: Conference Call: 1(888)808-6959, Conference Code: 4737801#
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Florida Real Estate Appraisal Board
    • To conduct a private meeting to review cases to determine probable cause and to conduct a public meeting to review cases where probable cause was previously found. Portions of the probable cause proceedings are not open to the public. All or part of ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Division of Real Estate, Room N901, North Tower, 400 West Robinson Street, Orlando, Florida 32801
• Department of Law Enforcement
  • Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission
    • The above meeting will be held to discuss the use of community service officers and private security guards by criminal justice agencies.; Wednesday, May 19, 2010, 2:00 p.m.; Hilton Ocala, 3600 S. W. 36th Avenue, Ocala, Florida 34474. HOTEL ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Hilton Ocala, 3600 S. W. 36th Avenue, Ocala, Florida 34474. HOTEL INFORMATION: Telephone: (352)854-1400, Fax: (407)995-1150 (Group Name: Criminal Justice Standards and Training); To make on-line Reservations, website: http://cwp.marriott.com/mcoml/fdlecriminaljusticestanda/; ROOM RATE: $91.00 Single or Double from May 16-21, 2010; Check-in is 3:00 p.m. and Check-out is 11:00 a.m.; RESERVATION DEADLINE: April 26, 2010; HOTEL CONTACT: Cheryl Taylor at (850)410-8657 or e-mail: cheryltaylor@fdle.state.fl.us
• Department of Education
  • Division of Florida Colleges
    • Review the 2009-2010 expenditures to date.; May 18, 2010, 10:00 a.m.; Marion County EOC, 692 N. W. 30th Avenue, Ocala, Florida 34478
      • Hearing Meeting: Marion County EOC, 692 N. W. 30th Avenue, Ocala, Florida 34478
• Department of Health
  • Board of Medicine
    • The general business of the Committee.; Saturday, May 1, 2010, 8:00 a.m.; Renaissance Orlando Hotel, 5445 Forbes Place, Orlando, FL 32812, (407)204-1000
      • Hearing Meeting: Renaissance Orlando Hotel, 5445 Forbes Place, Orlando, FL 32812, (407)204-1000
• Department of Management Services
  • State Retirement Commission
    • To conduct hearings pursuant to Section 121.23, Florida Statutes, and to consider other matters related to the business of the Commission.; April 19, 2010, 8:30 a.m.; The Hilton, 350 South North Lake Blvd., Altamonte Springs, Florida
      • Hearing Meeting: The Hilton, 350 South North Lake Blvd., Altamonte Springs, Florida
• Department of Children and Families
  • Economic Self-Sufficiency Program
    • Quarterly meeting of the Council to finalize the Council’s recommendations for its 2010 Report to the Legislature.; Tuesday, May 11, 2010, 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.; Roberts Building Auditorium, 5929 Arlington Expressway, Jacksonville, FL 32211. ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Roberts Building Auditorium, 5929 Arlington Expressway, Jacksonville, FL 32211. Conference Call: 1(888)808-6959, Conference Code: 922-9760#
• Water Management Districts
  • Southwest Florida Water Management District
    • Governing Board Meeting, Committee Meetings and Public Hearing: Consider SWFWMD business. There will be an opportunity for public input on the intention to amend the District's fiscal year (FY) 2010 budget as follows: Decrease the FY2010 Manasota ...
      • Hearing Meeting: SWFWMD Headquarters, 2379 Broad Street, Brooksville, FL 34604
    • Tampa Bay SWIM Ecosystem Restoration Projects Tour. Visit estuarine, freshwater and upland habitats at Terra Ceia and Cockroach Bay in Manatee and Hillsborough counties. One or more Governing or Basin Board members may attend.; Friday, April 23, ...
      • Hearing Meeting: SWFWMD Tampa Service Office, 7601 US Highway 301 North, Tampa, FL 33637
• Regional Planning Councils
  • Southwest Florida Regional Planning Council
    • SWFRPC’s Lower West Coast Implementation Committee monthly meeting.; Thursday, May 6, 2010, 10:00 a.m.; Southwest Florida Regional Planning Council, 2nd Floor Meeting Room, 1926 Victoria Avenue, Fort Myers, FL
      • Hearing Meeting: Southwest Florida Regional Planning Council, 2nd Floor Meeting Room, 1926 Victoria Avenue, Fort Myers, FL
• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • Northwood Shared Resource Center
    • General Finance Matters.; April 23, 2010, 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.; Agency for Persons with Disabilities, 4030 Esplanade Way, Room 301, Tallahassee, Florida 32399
      • Hearing Meeting: Agency for Persons with Disabilities, 4030 Esplanade Way, Room 301, Tallahassee, Florida 32399
• Water Management Districts
  • South Florida Water Management District
    • A Public Meeting of the Water Resources Advisory Commission (WRAC) regarding Adaptive Protocols and the Lake Okeechobee Water Regulation Schedule 2008 (LORS2008).; April 23, 2010, 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.; SFWMD-Lower West Regional Service Center, ...
      • Hearing Meeting: SFWMD-Lower West Regional Service Center, 2301 MacGregor Blvd., Ft. Myers, FL
• Department of Children and Families
  • Family Safety and Preservation Program
    • Redesign of Services to Young Adults Formerly in Foster Care.; Wednesday, April 28, 2010, 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.; 9393 N. Florida Avenue, Tampa, Florida
      • Hearing Meeting: 9393 N. Florida Avenue, Tampa, Florida
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Board of Accountancy
    • The Continuing Professional Education Committee to consider items for CPE credit.; June 15, 2010, 9:00 a.m.; Conference Call: 1(888)808-6959, Conference Code: 3332505#
      • Hearing Meeting: Conference Call: 1(888)808-6959, Conference Code: 3332505#
• Department of Transportation
  • Departmental
    • This public information meeting is being held to present the results of a two-year study of shoreline stabilization, water quality, algal blooms and seagrass coverage within the Indian River Lagoon. Financial Management #417432-1-22-01.; May 6, 2010,...
      • Hearing Meeting: Indian RiverSide Park Dockside Pavilion, 1707 N. E. Indian River Drive, Jensen Beach, Florida 34957
• Regional Planning Councils
  • East Central Florida Regional Planning Council
    • This meeting is intended to solicit public input as it relates to the Draft East Central Florida 2060 Strategic Policy Plan. East Central Florida Regional Planning Council staff will present an overview of the Plan and solicit any comments and input....
      • Hearing Meeting: Volusia County Metropolitan Planning Organization, Daytona Beach, FL
• Department of Environmental Protection
  • Office of the Secretary
    • To conduct general business and staff will give a presentation regarding the process to designate lands as components of the Florida Greenways and Trails System. In addition, the Council may consider designation of the Apalachicola Paddling Trails ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Alford Arm Greenway, 2500 South Pedrick Road, Tallahassee, Florida. Members of the public who wish to join the site visit on May 6, 2010, should notify the contact shown below in advance of the meeting.
• Department of Law Enforcement
  • Medical Examiners Commission
    • Medical Examiners Commission Meeting.; Friday, May 21, 2010, 10:00 a.m.; Hilton Hotel, 3600 S. W. 36th Avenue, Ocala, Florida 34474, (352)854-1400
      • Hearing Meeting: Hilton Hotel, 3600 S. W. 36th Avenue, Ocala, Florida 34474, (352)854-1400
• Department of Children and Families
  • Departmental
    • Bi-Monthly meeting.; April 23, 2010, 8:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.; Children’s Service Council St. Lucie County, 546 N. W. University Blvd., Suite 201, Port St. Lucie, FL 34986
      • Hearing Meeting: Children’s Service Council St. Lucie County, 546 N. W. University Blvd., Suite 201, Port St. Lucie, FL 34986
• Executive Office of the Governor
  • Departmental
    • Legislative visits – Specific times and agenda of the visits will be posted on the Volunteer Florida website: www.volunteerflorida.org.; Tuesday, April 27, 2010, 7:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.; Tallahassee, Florida
      • Hearing Meeting: Tallahassee, Florida
• Department of Health
  • Board of Medicine
    • To conduct the general business of the Board.; Wednesday, May 5, 2010, 12:00 Noon (EST); Conference Call: 1(888)808-6959, Conference Code: 2454131#
      • Hearing Meeting: Conference Call: 1(888)808-6959, Conference Code: 2454131#
• Department of Transportation
  • Departmental
    • This hearing is being held to afford interested persons the opportunity to express their views concerning the location, conceptual design and social, economic and environmental effects of Financial Project ID Number 213304-3, otherwise known as ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Florida Department of Transportation, Training Facility, 2198 Edison Avenue, Jacksonville, Florida
• Department of Health
  • Board of Nursing Home Administrators
    • Discussion of the Administrators in Training and Preceptor programs.; Friday, April 30, 2010, 10:00 a.m.; Department of Health, 4052 Bald Cypress Way, Bin #C07, Tallahassee, Florida, Conference Call: 1(888)808-6959, Conference Code: 9849329103#
      • Hearing Meeting: Department of Health, 4052 Bald Cypress Way, Bin #C07, Tallahassee, Florida, Conference Call: 1(888)808-6959, Conference Code: 9849329103#
  • Board of Optometry
    • For cases previously heard by the panel.; Thursday, May 13, 2010, 5:30 p.m.; Marriott Tampa Airport, 4200 George J. Bean Parkway, Tampa, Florida 33607, (813)879-5151
      • Hearing Meeting: Marriott Tampa Airport, 4200 George J. Bean Parkway, Tampa, Florida 33607, (813)879-5151
    • General board business.; Friday, May 14, 2010, 9:00 a.m.; Marriott Tampa Airport, 4200 George J. Bean Parkway, Tampa, Florida 33607, (813)879-5151
      • Hearing Meeting: Marriott Tampa Airport, 4200 George J. Bean Parkway, Tampa, Florida 33607, (813)879-5151
• Regional Transportation Authorities
  • Tampa Bay Area Regional Transportation Authority
    • This group of volunteers provides region-oriented advice to the Board from a citizen’s perspective. Additional Board subcommittee meetings will be noticed on the TBARTA website. All meetings of the TBARTA Board and its advisory committees are open ...
      • Hearing Meeting: USF Connect Building, 3802 Spectrum Blvd., Tampa, FL
• Agency for Health Care Administration
  • Medicaid
    • Recommendations for drugs to be included on the Preferred Drug List are made at this meeting.; Wednesday, June 23, 2010, 9:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.; Tampa Airport Marriott, Tampa International Airport, Tampa, Florida 33607
      • Hearing Meeting: Tampa Airport Marriott, Tampa International Airport, Tampa, Florida 33607
• Agency for Enterprise Information Technology
  • Departmental
    • Enterprise Services Strategic Plan – meeting of the technical workgroup to discuss the short list of ideas.; Monday, April 26, 2010, 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.; 4030 Esplanade Way, Room 225A, Tallahassee, FL 32399
      • Hearing Meeting: 4030 Esplanade Way, Room 225A, Tallahassee, FL 32399
    • To provide centralized, coordinated communication and feedback across state entities regarding enterprise Information Technology initiatives.; Thursday, May 6, 2010, 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.; R. A. Gray Building Auditorium, 500 S. Bronough St., ...
      • Hearing Meeting: R. A. Gray Building Auditorium, 500 S. Bronough St., Tallahassee, FL
• Public Service Commission
  • Departmental
    • The purpose of this additional hearing date is for the Commission to take limited additional evidence to supplement the record to address the Commissioners’ questions at the February 9, 2010, Agenda Conference in this final action to determine the ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Room 148, Betty Easley Conference Center, 4075 Esplanade Way, Tallahassee, Florida
• Regional Planning Councils
  • Northeast Florida Regional Planning Council
    • Regular Monthly Meetings.; Thursday, May 6, 2010, Personnel, Budget and Finance Committee, 9:00 a.m.; Planning and Growth Management Committee, 9:00 a.m.; Full Board of Directors, 10:00 a.m.; Legislative Committee immediately following the Board ...
      • Hearing Meeting: 6850 Belfort Oaks Place, Jacksonville, FL 32216
• 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 the conference agenda may be allowed to address the ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Betty Easley Conference Center, Joseph P. Cresse Hearing Room 148, 4075 Esplanade Way, Tallahassee, Florida
    • To discuss and make decisions on matters which affect the operation of the Commission.; May 4, 2010, Immediately following the Commission Conference which commences at 9:30 a.m. in Joseph P. Cresse Hearing Room 148.; Betty Easley Conference Center, ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Betty Easley Conference Center, 4075 Esplanade Way, Conference Room 140, Tallahassee, Florida
• Department of Children and Families
  • Agency for Persons with Disabilities
    • A public hearing on proposed rules addressing Behavior Analysis services. The proposed amended Rules are 69G-4.001, 65G-4.0011, 65G-4.002, 65G-4.003 and 65G-4.004, 65G-4.005, 65G-4.006, 65G-4.007, 65G-4.008, 65G-4.009, 65G-4.010, 65G-4.011 and 65G-4....
      • Hearing Meeting: Agency for Persons with Disabilities, 4030 Esplanade Way, Room 301, Tallahassee, Florida 32399
• Regional Planning Councils
  • South Florida Regional Planning Council
    • Any Development Order received prior to the meeting. Development of Regional Impact Assessment for Main Street at Coconut Creek, City of Coconut Creek; Any proposed Local Government Comprehensive Plan received prior to the meeting. Any adopted Local ...
      • Hearing Meeting: 3440 Hollywood Boulevard, Suite 140, Hollywood, FL 33021
• Department of Management Services
  • Agency for Workforce Innovation
    • Staff from Brookes Publishing Co., the publisher of the Ages and Stages Questionnaires® -3rd edition, and ASQ:SE, will be presenting an overview of the product. The presentation will feature components of the ASQ-Pro, the data management component ...
      • Hearing Meeting: The Caldwell Building, 107 East Madison Street, Tallahassee, FL 32399-4120 and via WebEx. Instructions for participating via WebEx are available from the contact person listed below and online at the following web address: http://www.floridajobs.org/earlylearning/index.html
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Florida Real Estate Commission
    • To conduct an emergency private meeting to review cases to determine probable cause. All or part of this meeting may be conducted as a teleconference in order to permit maximum participation of the Commission members or its counsel. ; Thursday, ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Zora Neale Hurston Building, North Tower, Suite 901N, 400 West Robinson Street, Orlando, Florida 32801
  • Florida Real Estate Appraisal Board
    • To conduct a private meeting to review cases to determine probable cause and to conduct a public meeting to review cases where probable cause was previously found. Portions of the probable cause proceedings are not open to the public. All or part of ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Division of Real Estate, Room N901, North Tower, 400 West Robinson Street, Orlando, Florida 32801
    • To conduct a private meeting to review cases to determine probable cause and to conduct a public meeting to review cases where probable cause was previously found. Portions of the probable cause proceedings are not open to the public. All or part of ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Division of Real Estate, Room N901, North Tower, 400 West Robinson Street, Orlando, Florida 32801
• Metropolitan Planning Organizations
  • Hillsborough County Metropolitan Planning Organization
    • The Hillsborough County Transportation Disadvantaged Coordinating Board (TDCB) will hold its Annual Public Hearing, so the public may address the board on issues facing the transportation disadvantaged in Hillsborough County. The Public Hearing will ...
      • Hearing Meeting: 601 East Kennedy Boulevard, 26th Floor, Tampa, FL 33602
• Department of Management Services
  • Division of Purchasing
    • In accordance with Section 120.525 Florida Statutes, a Pre-Response Vendor Conference is hereby noticed within the timeline for the Request for Proposal (Number: 12-991-268-H) for IT Disaster Recovery Services. The Department reserves the right to ...
      • Hearing Meeting: 4075 Esplanade Way, Conference Room 152, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0950
    • In accordance with Section 120.525 Florida Statutes, a Evaluation Scoring Session is hereby noticed within the timeline for the Request for Proposal (Number: 20-600-000-Q) for Multifunction Products, Printers, Facsimile Equipment, Scanners, Related ...
      • Hearing Meeting: 4050 Esplanade Way, Conference Room 101, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0950
    • In accordance with Section 120.525 Florida Statutes, a Pre-Response Vendor Conference is hereby noticed within the timeline for the Invitation to Negotiate (Number: 618-001-10-1) for Office and Educational Consumable. The Department reserves the ...
      • Hearing Meeting: 4075 Esplanade Way, Betty Easley Conference Center, Room 152, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0950
• Regional Planning Councils
  • Central Florida Regional Planning Council
    • The Avon Park Air Force Range and the Central Florida Regional Planning Council will hold a public workshop to discuss the Joint Land Use Study (JLUS) currently underway. The workshop will have an open house format. Displays will open at 6:00 p.m., ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Frostproof Woman’s Club, 75 North Lake Reedy Boulevard, Frostproof, FL 33843
• Florida Commission on Offender Review
  • Departmental
    • To determine applicants to be interviewed for the Parole Commissioner position and discuss all matters pertaining to this vacancy.; May 5, 2010, 2:00 p.m.; Conference call: 1(888)808-6959, Conference Code: 4884460#
      • Hearing Meeting: Conference call: 1(888)808-6959, Conference Code: 4884460#
• Department of State
  • Division of Cultural Affairs
    • The facility's Art Selection Committee will review and discuss the artwork proposed for the new building.; Tuesday, April 27, 2010, 1:00 p.m.; Conference Room, Brevard County Health Department, 2555 Judge Fran Jamieson Way, Viera, FL 32940
      • Hearing Meeting: Conference Room, Brevard County Health Department, 2555 Judge Fran Jamieson Way, Viera, FL 32940
• Florida Commission on Offender Review
  • Departmental
    • To conduct interviews for the Parole Commissioner position.; May 18, 2010, 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.; Tampa International Airport, The Florida Bar Conference Room B, 5507 Spruce Street, Tampa, Florida 33607
      • Hearing Meeting: Tampa International Airport, The Florida Bar Conference Room B, 5507 Spruce Street, Tampa, Florida 33607
• Regional Planning Councils
  • Central Florida Regional Planning Council
    • The Avon Park Air Force Range and the Central Florida Regional Planning Council will hold a public workshop to discuss the Joint Land Use Study (JLUS) currently underway. The workshop will have an open house format. Displays will open at 6:00 p.m., ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Kenansville Community Center, 1176 South Canoe Creek Road, Kenansville, FL 34739
• Florida Housing Finance Corporation
  • Departmental
    • To discuss the 2009 Audited Financial Statements with the Florida Housing Finance Corporation Board of Directors and respond to any comments or questions of the Florida Housing Finance Corporation Board of Directors.; April 29, 2010, 4:30 p.m. – ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Hyatt Regency Airport, 9300 Airport Boulevard, Orlando, FL 33801
• Regional Planning Councils
  • Central Florida Regional Planning Council
    • The Avon Park Air Force Range and the Central Florida Regional Planning Council will hold a public workshop to discuss the Joint Land Use Study (JLUS) currently underway. The workshop will have an open house format. Displays will open at 6:00 p.m., ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Okeechobee County Civic Center, 1750 Highway 98 North, Okeechobee, FL 34972
    • The Avon Park Air Force Range and the Central Florida Regional Planning Council will hold a public workshop to discuss the Joint Land Use Study (JLUS) currently underway. The workshop will have an open house format. Displays will open at 6:00 p.m., ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Sebring Civic Center, 355 West Center Avenue, Sebring, FL 33870
• Department of Corrections
  • Departmental
    • Regular Quarterly Meeting of the RMC Hospital Governing Body.; Thursday, April 29, 2010, 10:30 a.m.; Reception and Medical Center (Regional Director’s Conference Room at RMC), 7765 South CR 231, Lake Butler, FL 32054
      • Hearing Meeting: Reception and Medical Center (Regional Director’s Conference Room at RMC), 7765 South CR 231, Lake Butler, FL 32054
• Department of Health
  • Departmental
    • On April 28, 2010, the Fitness Day at the Capitol activities will take place throughout the morning in and around the Capitol Complex. The Council will be meeting during the afternoon of April 28, 2010, and the morning of April 29, 2010. The Council ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Florida State Capitol, 400 South Monroe Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32399
• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • Justice Administrative Commission
    • Issues relating to the legislative session or other regular commission meeting items, if necessary.; April 30, 2010, 10:00 a.m. (EST) (Contingent upon the needs of the Commission); Justice Administrative Commission, 227 N. Bronough Street, Suite ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Justice Administrative Commission, 227 N. Bronough Street, Suite 2100, Tallahassee, FL 32301
• Department of State
  • Division of Cultural Affairs
    • The Art Selection Committee for the new Loveland clinic will evaluate plans for the facility and determine potential artwork sites.; Wednesday, April 28, 2010, 1:00 p.m.; Suite A101, Charlotte County Health Department, 410 Taylor St., Punta Gorda, ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Suite A101, Charlotte County Health Department, 410 Taylor St., Punta Gorda, FL 33950, (941)833-3050, ext. 2755
• Department of Health
  • Division of Environmental Health
    • Routine meeting of the Advisory Council on Radiation Protection to discuss and make recommendations on or issues relating to the following: radiation protection; radiation dose; recommendations of national radiation organizations and professional ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Tampa Airport Marriott, Santa Rosa Room, Tampa, FL
• Department of State
  • Division of Cultural Affairs
    • The Art Selection Committee for the new Miami-Dade County Health Department Administration Building is meeting to evaluate the artwork submitted for their review.; Monday, April 26, 2010, 1:00 p.m.; Main Conference Room, 8323 N. W. 12th Street, ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Main Conference Room, 8323 N. W. 12th Street, Suite 212, Miami, FL 33126
• Department of Children and Families
  • Agency for Persons with Disabilities
    • Meeting of stakeholders to discuss the agency’s plan for individual budgets.; April 23, 2010, 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 Noon, 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.; April 26, 2010, 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 Noon, 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.; April 27, 2010, 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 Noon, 2:...
      • Hearing Meeting: Agency for Persons with Disabilities, 4030 Esplanade Way, Suite 301, Tallahassee, Florida 32399
• Department of Health
  • Board of Physical Therapy Practice
    • Orientation and Training of new Physical Therapy Board members.; April 27, 2010, 2:00 p.m. or soon thereafter; Conference Call: 1(888)808-6959, after dialing the meet me number, when prompted, enter Conference Code 1022351047 followed by the # sign ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Conference Call: 1(888)808-6959, after dialing the meet me number, when prompted, enter Conference Code 1022351047 followed by the # sign in order to join the meeting
• Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
  • Departmental
    • Trade Agreement for Fair Authority Electrical Equipment.; April 23, 2010, 3:00 p.m.; Conference Call: 1(888)808-6959, Conference Code: 8722163#
      • Hearing Meeting: Conference Call: 1(888)808-6959, Conference Code: 8722163#
• Regional Planning Councils
  • West Florida Regional Planning Council
    • Public Hearing and Regular Local Coordinating Board meeting. Action items include approval of the CTC Evaluation and approval of the annual update of the service plan.; Wednesday, May 5, 2010, 1:00 p.m.; Public Hearing followed by regular meeting; ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Bay County Library Meeting Room, 898 West 11th Street, Panama City, FL 32401

6. Notices of Petitions and Dispositions Regarding Declaratory Stat

• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Division of Florida Condominiums, Timeshares and Mobile Homes
    • Teresa Birney, Unit Owner/Petitioner, In Re: Grand Central at Kennedy Residences, A Condominium; The Division closed the Petition for Declaratory Statement as the petitioner withdrew her petition.
• Department of Financial Services
  • Division of State Fire Marshal
    • John Reed, Fire Chief, City of Venice,; The Petition asks which edition of the Florida Fire Prevention Code applies to specified one and two family dwellings that were licensed by the Department of Business and Professional Regulations as resort ...

7. Notice of Petitions and Dispositions Regarding the Validity of R

• Department of Education
  • State Board of Education
    • The Florida Education Association vs. Florida State Board of Education, and Florida Department of Education; Case No.: DOE-2010-2048; Rule No.: 6A-1.099811; Petition

8. Notices Regarding Bids, Proposals and Purchasing

• Department of Corrections
  • Departmental
    • Department of Corrections, Departmental
    • Department of Corrections, Departmental
• Metropolitan Planning Organizations
  • Hillsborough County Metropolitan Planning Organization
    • Metropolitan Planning Organizations, Hillsborough County Metropolitan Planning Organization
• Department of Education
  • University of Florida
    • Department of Education, University of Florida
    • Department of Education, University of Florida
• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • Florida Workers' Compensation Joint Underwriting Association, Inc
    • Other Agencies and Organizations, Florida Workers' Compensation Joint Underwriting Association, Inc

9. Miscellaneous

• Department of Environmental Protection
  • Office of the Secretary
    • Department of Environmental Protection, Office of the Secretary
• Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles
  • Division of Motor Vehicles
    • Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles, Division of Motor Vehicles
• Department of Community Affairs
  • Departmental
    • Department of Community Affairs, Departmental
• Department of Health
  • Board of Nursing
    • Department of Health, Board of Nursing
• Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles
  • Division of Motor Vehicles
    • Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles, Division of Motor Vehicles
• Agency for Health Care Administration
  • Hospital and Nursing Home Reporting Systems and Other Provisions Relating to Hospitals
    • Agency for Health Care Administration, Hospital and Nursing Home Reporting Systems and Other Provisions Relating to Hospitals
• Department of Environmental Protection
  • Departmental
    • Department of Environmental Protection, Departmental
• Department of Community Affairs
  • Departmental
    • Department of Community Affairs, 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 Revenue
  • Sales and Use Tax
    • Department of Revenue Electronic Database
• Department of Community Affairs
  • Division of Community Planning
    • Department of Community Affairs, Division of Community Planning
• Department of Environmental Protection
  • Office of the Secretary
    • Department of Environmental Protection, Office of the Secretary
• Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles
  • Division of Motor Vehicles
    • Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles, Division of Motor Vehicles
• Water Management Districts
  • South Florida Water Management District
    • Water Management Districts, South Florida Water Management District
• Department of Environmental Protection
  • Departmental
    • Department of Environmental Protection, Departmental