Vol. 34, No. 16 (04/18/2008)

1. Notices of Development of Proposed Rules and Negotiated Rulemaking

• Agency for Health Care Administration
  • Medicaid
    • The purpose of this amendment is to incorporate by reference in rule the Florida Medicaid Home Health Services Coverage and Limitations Handbook, July 2008. The handbook was revised to allow independent providers to enroll to provide personal care ...
• Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission
  • Freshwater Fish and Wildlife
    • The purpose and effect of this rule development effort is to assess whether current rules are sufficient to ensure sustainability of reptile and amphibian populations.
    • The purpose and effect of this rule development effort is to assess whether current rules are sufficient to ensure sustainability of reptile and amphibian populations.
• Department of Education
  • State Board of Education
    • The purpose of this rule development is to amend the Data Base Manuals to reflect the collection and calculation of class size data, and, if necessary, promulgate a new rule to implement the requirements of law related to class size.
• Department of Health
  • Board of Podiatric Medicine
    • The Board proposes to review the existing language in this rule to determine whether changes are necessary.
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Board of Pilot Commissioners
    • The Board proposes to review the existing language in this rule to determine whether changes are necessary.
• Department of Health
  • Division of Disease Control
    • To update the list of diseases and conditions to be reported and make other technical changes within the rule to make the rule more effective.
  • Board of Medicine
    • The Board proposes the development of rule amendments to address licensure under supervision.
    • The Board proposes the development of rule amendments to correct paragraph numbering and to determine appropriate penalties for certain violations.
• Water Management Districts
  • St. Johns River Water Management District
    • The St. Johns River Water Management District proposes to amend the drainage basin and regional watershed figures and tables which are part of the Applicant’s Handbook: Management and Storage of Surface Waters and are relevant to the review of ...
• Department of Education
  • State Board of Education
    • The purpose of the rule development is to review the Standards, Benchmarks, and Curriculum Frameworks for career and technical and adult education to determine what changes must be initiated. The effect will be current curriculum frameworks for ...
• Department of Health
  • Board of Psychology
    • The Board proposes to review the existing language in this rule to determine whether changes are necessary.
  • Board of Occupational Therapy
    • The Board proposes the rule amendment to add language to clarify Board approval of HIV/AIDS education courses approved by any Board within the Division of Medical Quality Assurance of the Department of Health, pursuant to Section 456.033, Florida ...
  • Board of Psychology
    • The Board proposes the rule amendment in order to clarify language regarding incomplete applications.
• Department of Environmental Protection
  • Departmental
    • The proposed rule amendments will clarify rules with respect to the Renewable Energy Technologies Grants Program and allow for the implementation of an online application system for the Solar Energy Systems Incentives Program.
• Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
  • Division of Animal Industry
    • The purpose and effect of this proposed new rule is to specify, detail, and clarify a Scrapie Control and Eradication Program in Florida. The proposed new rule adopts standards established by USDA, APHIS, under its Scrapie Eradication Uniform ...
• Water Management Districts
  • St. Johns River Water Management District
    • The purpose of the proposed rule development is to amend the General Permit By Rule that regulates small irrigation uses below consumptive use permit thresholds in Rule 40C-2.042, F.A.C. Amendments include: repeal of the exceptions for use of ...

2. Proposed Rules

• Department of Children and Families
  • Mental Health Program
    • The purpose of the proposed rule is to amend the current rule to correct technical errors and statutory changes and to modify sections related to definitions, licensure, operating and program standards; staffing and admissions criteria, rights of ...
      • Due of Comment: 5/9/2008
• Florida Land and Water Adjudicatory Commission
  • PALM COAST PARK COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT
    • The Petition was filed by the Palm Coast Park Community Development District. The Petition proposes to modify the land area presently serviced by the District by amending its boundary to contract approximately 59 acres from the District located ...
      • Due of Comment: 5/9/2008
• Department of Financial Services
  • OIR – Insurance Regulation
    • To establish the requirements for annual and quarterly reports submitted by prepaid limited health service organizations.
      • Due of Comment: 5/9/2008
    • To remove the 24-month nursing home coverage requirement for long term care insurance policies sold after July 1, 2006, and to state that a long term care insurance policy shall be incontestable after two years.
      • Due of Comment: 5/9/2008
• Regional Utility Authorities
  • Big Bend Water Authority
    • To establish rules for the Big Bend Water Authority.
      • Due of Comment: 5/9/2008
• Department of Health
  • Board of Podiatric Medicine
    • The Board proposes the rule amendment to update violations and penalties.
      • Due of Comment: 5/9/2008
  • Council of Licensed Midwifery
    • The Department wants to create a rule to establish a one time fee assessment.
      • Due of Comment: 5/9/2008
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Board of Pilot Commissioners
    • The purpose and effect is to update the percentage of gross pilotage assessed.
      • Due of Comment: 5/9/2008
• Department of State
  • Division of Cultural Affairs
    • The purpose of this proposed amendment is to establish in rule the most recent eligibility criteria, application submission criteria including the required use of the Division’s new on-line grants system; and criteria related to compliance with and ...
      • Due of Comment: 5/9/2008
• Department of Health
  • Board of Occupational Therapy
    • The Board proposes the rule amendment to clarify the exemption of a spouse of a member of the armed forces from license renewal requirements.
      • Due of Comment: 5/9/2008
  • Board of Psychology
    • The Board proposes the rule promulgation in order to establish the limited license renewal fee.
      • Due of Comment: 5/9/2008
    • The Board proposes the rule amendment in order to add a delinquency fee for the limited license and to clarify language concerning delinquency fees for licensees.
      • Due of Comment: 5/9/2008
• Department of Environmental Protection
  • Departmental
    • The purpose of the rule is to adopt Total Maximum Daily Loads (TMDLs) and their allocations. The TMDLs to be adopted through this rule are for the Wekiva River (including Wekiwa Spring) and Rock Springs Run (nitrate and total phosphorus), Little ...
      • Due of Comment: 5/9/2008

3. Notices of Changes, Corrections and Withdrawals

• Department of Financial Services
  • OIR – Insurance Regulation
    • Insurance Administrator Annual Report and Licensure Application
• Water Management Districts
  • Suwannee River Water Management District
    • General
• Department of Environmental Protection
  • Departmental
    • Intent, Findings, Basis of Standards, and Research Needs
• Department of Health
  • Board of Nursing Home Administrators
    • Provisional License
• Department of Financial Services
  • OIR – Insurance Regulation
    • Required Preinsurance Inspection of Private Passenger Motor Vehicles
• Department of Health
  • Division of Medical Quality Assurance
    • Requesting a Pre-hearing Review
    • Post-Examination Review

4. Petitions and Dispositions Regarding Rule Variance or Waiver

• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Division of Hotels and Restaurants
    • NOTICE WAS HEREBY GIVEN THAT on March 20, 2008, for an Emergency Variance for subsection 61C-4.010(7), Florida Administrative Code, from K. J.’s Kitchen located in Atlantic Beach. The above referenced F.A.C. states…each public food service ...
    • NOTICE WAS HEREBY GIVEN THAT on March 18, 2008, for an Emergency Variance for subsection 61C-4.010(7), Florida Administrative Code, from Nature’s Table located in Kissimmee. The above referenced F.A.C. states that all bathrooms shall be of easy and ...
    • NOTICE WAS HEREBY GIVEN that on March 14, 2008, for a Routine Variance for subsection 61C-4.010(7), Florida Administrative Code, from Genna Pizza Company located in Melbourne. The above referenced F.A.C. states…each public food service establishment ...
    • NOTICE WAS HEREBY GIVEN THAT on March 13, 2008, for a Routine Variance for subsection 61C-4.010(7), Florida Administrative Code, from Flagler Eleven located in Miami. The above referenced F.A.C. states that all bathrooms shall be of easy and ...
    • an Emergency Variance for subsection 61C-4.010(7), Florida Administrative Code, from Pom Pom Teahouse and Sandwiches located in Orlando. The above referenced F.A.C. states…each public food service establishment shall maintain a minimum of one public ...
    • a Routine Variance for subsection 61C-4.010(7), Florida Administrative Code, from La Piazetta located in Miami. The above referenced F.A.C. states…each public food service establishment shall maintain a minimum of one public bathroom for each sex, ...
• Department of Health
  • Board of Pharmacy
    • Olusegun Ayuba, seeking a variance or waiver of Rule 64B16-26.2031, Florida Administrative Code, which requires that no program of work activity will be approved for any applicant until said applicant has been certified by FPGEE Foreign Pharmacy ...
• Water Management Districts
  • South Florida Water Management District
    • waiver from the City of Lauderdale Lakes, Application No. 071217-1, for utilization of Works or Lands of the District known as the C-13 Canal, Palm Beach County, for a pedestrian bridge with associated ramps, hardscaping, landscaping, lighting, and ...
    • waiver from the City of Lauderdale Lakes, Application No. 071217-2, for utilization of Works or Lands of the District known as the C-13 Canal, Palm Beach County, for a pedestrian greenway consisting of pedestrian pathway, hardscaping, landscaping, ...
• Department of Health
  • Board of Nursing
    • The Board of Nursing has issued an Order on the Petition for Variance or Waiver, which was filed on January 3, 2008 on behalf of Sharon Jo Churchill. The Notice of Petition for Variance or Waiver was published in Volume 33, No. 04, of the January ...
    • The Board of Nursing has issued an Order on the Petition for Variance or Waiver, which was filed on April 2, 2008 on behalf of Christiane Kom. The Notice of Petition for Variance or Waiver was published in Vol. 34, No. 4, of the January 25, 2008, ...
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Division of Hotels and Restaurants
    • a Routine Variance for subsections 61C-4.010(1) and 61C-4.010(6), Florida Administrative Code, from Ralph Discovery Catering located in Orlando. The above referenced F.A.C. addresses food supplies, food protection, and physical facilities-except as ...
• Department of Children and Families
  • Family Safety and Preservation Program
    • for waiver of subsection 65C-15.017(3), F.A.C. The petition was received by Devereux Florida and Lisa Parani, assigned Case No. 08-006W. Subsection 65C-15.017(3), F.A.C., requires staff performing casework services shall have a bachelor’s degree in ...
• Department of Environmental Protection
  • Departmental
    • The Department of Environmental Protection gives notice of its intent to grant a variance under Section 403.201, F.S., from the provisions of paragraph 62-4.244(5)(c), F.A.C., to the Lee County Board of County Commissioners, P. O. Box 398, Ft. Myers,...
• Department of Health
  • Division of Environmental Health
    • disposing of a Petition for Waiver from the permitting requirements of Rule 64E-15.010, F.A.C., as filed by Cedar Key United Methodist Church. The petition was filed with the Department on February 22, 2008 and noticed in the Florida Administrative ...
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Division of Hotels and Restaurants
    • NOTICE WAS HEREBY GIVEN that on March 28, 2008, for an Emergency Variance for subsection 61C-4.010(7), Florida Administrative Code, from Pom Pom Teahouse and Sandwiches located in Orlando. The above referenced F.A.C. states…each public food service ...
    • NOTICE WAS HEREBY GIVEN THAT on March 26, 2008, for a Routine Variance for subsection 61C-4.010(7), Florida Administrative Code, from La Piazetta located in Miami. The above referenced F.A.C. states.…each public food service establishment shall ...
  • Division of Florida Condominiums, Timeshares and Mobile Homes
    • RE: The Residences at Whispering Pines Condominium Association, Inc.; Docket No.: 2008010658. The Division issued an order closing file because the petitioner withdrew its petition for waiver.
  • Division of Hotels and Restaurants
    • NOTICE WAS HEREBY GIVEN THAT on March 18, 2008, for a Routine Variance for subsection 61C-4.010(7), Florida Administrative Code, from El Taconazo located in Tampa. The above referenced F.A.C. states…each public food service establishment shall ...
    • NOTICE WAS HEREBY GIVEN that on March 14, 2008, for a Routine Variance for subsection 61C-4.010(7), Florida Administrative Code, from Pizza Fusion located in Fort Lauderdale. The above referenced F.A.C. states.…each public food service establishment ...
  • Division of Alcoholic Beverages and Tobacco
    • waiver of subsection 61A-2.014(6), Florida Administrative Code. Petitioner TGI Friday’s, Inc. requests a waiver of subsection 61A-2.014(6), Florida Administrative Code, which requires all directors or officers of a corporation with an interest in an ...
  • Division of Hotels and Restaurants
    • NOTICE WAS HEREBY GIVEN that on March 25, 2008, for a Routine Variance for subsection 61C-4.010(7), Florida Administrative Code, from Twistee Treat of Clermont located in Clermont. The above referenced F.A.C. states.…each public food service ...
    • NOTICE WAS HEREBY GIVEN that on March 19, 2008, for a Routine Variance for subsection 61C-4.010(7), Florida Administrative Code, from Yanni’s Mediterranean Cuisine located in Orlando. The above referenced F.A.C. states.…each public food service ...
    • NOTICE WAS HEREBY GIVEN that on March 25, 2008, for a Routine Variance for subsection 61C-4.010(6), Florida Administrative Code, from Main Street Station located in Daytona Beach. The above referenced F.A.C. states….the physical facilities at public ...
    • NOTICE WAS HEREBY GIVEN April 3, 2008, for a Routine Variance for subsections 61C-4.010(1) and 61C-4.010(6), Florida Administrative Code, from Ralph Discovery Catering located in Orlando. The above referenced F.A.C. addresses food supplies, food ...

5. Notices of Meetings, Workshops and Public Hearings

• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Board of Architecture and Interior Design
    • Probable Cause Panel Meeting, portions may be closed to the public. The following cases are open to the public: Blue Sky Enviroments, Inc., Case Number 2005-053233 Jorge Bouza, Case Number 2003-042298 Cheryl Castela, Case Number 2006-006119 ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Smith, Thompson, Shaw & Manausa, P.A., 2075 Centre Pointe Blvd., Tallahassee, Florida 32308.
• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • Enterprise Florida, Inc.
    • This meeting will discuss business climate issues that may be improved by the proactive support of the legislature.; April 28, 2008, 10:00 a.m.; 1-866-861-4345, Conference code 8502986636
      • Hearing Meeting: 1-866-861-4345, Conference code 8502986636
• Board of Trustees of The Internal Improvement Trust Fund
  • Departmental
    • The Florida Oceans and Coastal Council will meet to further its duties under the Oceans and Coastal Resources Act.; April 21, 2008, 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. or until business is completed; Conference Call Number: 1(888)808-6959, Conference Code: ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Conference Call Number: 1(888)808-6959, Conference Code: 2452095
• Department of Children and Families
  • Agency for Persons with Disabilities
    • Monthly Meeting; April 8, 2008 12:00 Noon; Location: Faith Lutheran Church 211 Easton Dr Lakeland, Fl. 33803
      • Hearing Meeting: Location: Faith Lutheran Church 211 Easton Dr Lakeland, Fl. 33803
    • Monthly Meeting; May 13, 2008 12:00 PM; Faith Lutheran Church 211 Easton Dr Lakeland, Fl. 33803
      • Hearing Meeting: Faith Lutheran Church 211 Easton Dr Lakeland, Fl. 33803
• Department of Legal Affairs
  • Florida Elections Commission
    • Review and adjudication of cases relating to alleged violations of Chapters 104 and 106, Florida Statutes, and to the late filing of campaign treasurer’s reports. ; Thursday, May 15, 2008; Friday, May 16, 2008, 8:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.; Senate ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Senate Office Building, 404 South Monroe Street, Room 401, Tallahassee, FL
• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • National Council on Compensation Insurance
    • The purpose of the Appeals Board meeting is to provide a mechanism by which aggrieved parties may obtain a review of the application of rules of the workers compensation system to their individual workers compensation policies.; May 6, 1008 from 9:...
      • Hearing Meeting: Wingate by Wyndham at Orlando International Airport 5750 Hazeltine National Drive Orlando, Florida 32822 Phone: 407-826-5258 or 800-228-1000
• 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 21, 2008, 8:30 (CST); Embassy Suites Destin, 570 Senic Gulf Drive, Destin, Florida
      • Hearing Meeting: Embassy Suites Destin, 570 Senic Gulf Drive, Destin, Florida
• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • Orange County Research and Development Authority
    • General Business Meeting; May 8, 2008, 8:00 a.m.; Central Florida Research Park 12424 Research Parkway Suite 100 Orlando, FL 32826
      • Hearing Meeting: Central Florida Research Park 12424 Research Parkway Suite 100 Orlando, FL 32826
• Agency for Health Care Administration
  • Health Facility and Agency Licensing
    • Discuss ideas and concerns related to implementing innovative projects in nursing homes intended to support a culture of resident autonomy and choice, and enhance a home like environment.; Tuesday, June 17, 2008 from 10:00 am until 12:00 pm.; 2727 ...
      • Hearing Meeting: 2727 Mahan Drive, Building 2, 2nd Floor, Conference Room F, Tallahassee, FL, Dial in number is 1(888)808-6959, Conference Code 487-0698.
• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • Florida Workers' Compensation Joint Underwriting Association, Inc
    • Agenda topics will include the Cause, Frequency and Severity Analysis.; April 30, 2008, beginning at 10:00 a.m.; To participate in the teleconference meeting, please contact Kathy Coyne at (941) 378-7408.
      • Hearing Meeting: To participate in the teleconference meeting, please contact Kathy Coyne at (941) 378-7408.
  • Southwest Florida Library Network
    • Meeting of the Board of Directors of the Southwest Florida Library Network.; Tuesday, April 29, 2008, at 3:00 PM.; Southwest Florida Library Network Office, 12751 Westlinks Drive, Building III, Unit 7, Fort Myers, Florida 33913
      • Hearing Meeting: Southwest Florida Library Network Office, 12751 Westlinks Drive, Building III, Unit 7, Fort Myers, Florida 33913
• Department of Management Services
  • Departmental
    • To discuss issues related to E911 within the State of Florida; May 21-22, 2008 Beginning time 9:00 a.m. until conclusion of business; Grand Hyatt Hotel, Tampa, Florida
      • Hearing Meeting: Grand Hyatt Hotel, Tampa, Florida
• Florida Housing Finance Corporation
  • Departmental
    • Community Workforce Housing Innovation Pilot (“CWHIP”) Program Review Committee meeting for the 2007 CWHIP competitive cycle to make recommendations to the Corporation’s Board of Directors regarding program participation.; Thursday, April 24, 2008; ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Florida Housing Finance Corporation, 227 North Bronough Street, 6th Floor, Seltzer Room, Tallahassee, Florida 32301-1329
• Water Management Districts
  • South Florida Water Management District
    • Conduct Regular Basin Board Business. The meeting will also include a Budget Workshop to discuss Basin projects for the FY 2009 Budget Year.; April 25, 2008 at 9:00 A.M.; Collier County Government Center, 3301 E Tamiami Trail, Naples, FL 34112
      • Hearing Meeting: Collier County Government Center, 3301 E Tamiami Trail, Naples, FL 34112
• Department of Transportation
  • Departmental
    • The public hearing for the Homestead Extension of the Florida’s Turnpike (HEFT)/SR 821 Widening project from SR 874 to SR 836, Project Development and Environment Study, Financial Project ID Number 415051-1, is being postponed and will be ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Reception Palace Ballrooms, 14375 S. W. 42nd Street (Bird Road), Miami, Florida 33175.
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Board of Architecture and Interior Design
    • May 6, 2008 at 9:00 a.m. General Business including disciplinary cases, if time allows to be followed by General Business discussion items - architecture profession, interior design profession, rules, and reports. May 7, 2008 at 9:00 a.m. General ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Hampton Inn & Suites, 80 Beach Drive NE, St Petersburg, Florida 33701, telephone 727.892.9900.
  • Florida Mobile Home Relocation Corporation
    • The Florida Mobile Home Relocation Corporation announces a meeting of its Board of Directors. The board will consider mobile home applications for abandonment and relocation compensation due to evictions as a result of a change in land use. General ...
      • Hearing Meeting: The meeting will be held by teleconference.
• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • Madison Soil and Water Conservation District
    • General Business; April 21,2008 @ 8:14 a.m.; USDA-NRCS Center @ 1416 U.S. 90 East
      • Hearing Meeting: USDA-NRCS Center @ 1416 U.S. 90 East
• Regional Planning Councils
  • South Florida Regional Planning Council
    • To continue discussions and presentations regarding the advancement of clean alternative fuels within Palm Beach, Broward, Miami-Dade and Monroe Counties.; Thursday April 24, 2008 at 10:00 am - 12 Noon.; South Florida Regional Planning Council.
      • Hearing Meeting: South Florida Regional Planning Council.
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Board of Architecture and Interior Design
    • July 28, 2008 at 9:00 a.m. General Business including disciplinary cases, if time allows to be followed by General Business discussion items - architecture profession, interior design profession, rules, and reports. July 29, 2008 at 9:00 a.m. ...
      • Hearing Meeting: The Breakers, One South Court Road, Palm Beach, Florida 33480, telephone 561.655.6611.
• Public Service Commission
  • Departmental
    • DOCKET NO. 070394-WU – Application for staff-assisted rate case by Holiday Utility Company, Inc. in Pasco County. The purpose of the customer meeting is to give customers and other interested persons an opportunity to offer comments regarding the ...
      • Hearing Meeting: County Commission Board Room, Suite 160, West Pasco Government Center, 7530 Little Road, New Port Richey, Florida 34654
• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • Citizens Property Insurance Corporation
    • Finance and Investment Committee Meeting Citizens Property Insurance Corporation announces a Finance and Investment Committee Meeting to begin at 4:00PM (EDT) on Wednesday, April 30, 2008 held in Orlando at the Crowne Plaza Hotel. Item of ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Crowne Plaza Hotel in Orlando, FL
• Water Management Districts
  • St. Johns River Water Management District
    • Informational workshop on Wetlands and Surface Water. NOTE: One or more Governing Board members may attend and participate in the meeting by means of communications media technology. ; Monday, May 12, 2008, 2:00 p.m. – Governing Board Workshop ; ...
      • Hearing Meeting: District Headquarters, Governing Board Room, Executive Building, 4049 Reid Street (Hwy 100 West), Palatka, FL 32177.
• Department of Education
  • University of West Florida
    • This is a regular meeting of the Board of Directors in which the operation of the Network is to be reviewed. Budget cuts and appointment of new board members will also be addressed.; Friday, May 2, 2008, 8:00 a.m. (EST); Hampton Inn & Suites, ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Hampton Inn & Suites, Columbia/Gaspar Room, 1301 E. 17 Avenue, Tampa (Ybor City), FL
• Water Management Districts
  • St. Johns River Water Management District
    • Discussion and consideration of District business including regulatory and non-regulatory matters. Staff may recommend approval of external amendments which affect the adopted budget. NOTE: One or more Governing Board members may attend and ...
      • Hearing Meeting: District Headquarters, Executive Building, 4049 Reid Street (Hwy 100 West), Palatka, FL 32177.
    • Briefing on the Lower St. Johns River Basin Surface Water Improvement and Management (SWIM) Plan and presentation on the Tri-County Agricultural Area (TCAA.) DATE AND TIME: Friday, May 9, 2008 8:00 a.m. Projects and Land Committee Business Meeting ...
      • Hearing Meeting: District Headquarters, Conference Room 162, Executive Building, 4049 Reid Street (Hwy 100 West), Palatka, FL 32177.
• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • Blueprint 2000
    • Notice is hereby given that Blueprint 2000 will hold a Public Hearing regarding the change in access management for Capital Circle Northwest/Southwest, extending from south of Orange Avenue (SR 371) to south of Tennessee Street (US90/SR 10). The ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Tallahassee Community College, Student Union Ballroom, 444 Appleyard Drive, Tallahassee, Florida
  • PRIDE Enterprises
    • PRIDE Governance Committee Meeting; April 21, 2008, 4 P.M. - 5 P.M.; 1-800-371-8200
      • Hearing Meeting: 1-800-371-8200
    • Finance Committee Meeting; April 23, 2008, 1 P.M. - 5 P.M.; PRIDE Enterprises Corporate Office, St. Petersburg FL
      • Hearing Meeting: PRIDE Enterprises Corporate Office, St. Petersburg FL
    • Board of Directors' Meeting; April 24, 2008, 8 A.M. - 2:30 P.M.; PRIDE Enterprises Corporate Office, St. Petersburg, FL
      • Hearing Meeting: PRIDE Enterprises Corporate Office, St. Petersburg, FL
• Regional Planning Councils
  • North Central Florida Regional Planning Council
    • To conduct the regular business of the Nominating Committee of the North Central Florida Regional Planning Council.; April 30, 2008, 12:00 Noon; North Central Florida Regional Planning Council Office, 2009 N. W. 67 Place, Gainesville, Florida
      • Hearing Meeting: North Central Florida Regional Planning Council Office, 2009 N. W. 67 Place, Gainesville, Florida
    • To conduct the regular business of the North Central Florida Local Emergency Planning Committee.; May 9, 2008, 10:30 a.m.; Alachua County Emergency Operations Center, 1100 S. E. 27 Street, Gainesville, Florida
      • Hearing Meeting: Alachua County Emergency Operations Center, 1100 S. E. 27 Street, Gainesville, Florida
• Florida Commission on Offender Review
  • Departmental
    • Regularly scheduled meeting for all Parole, Conditional Release, Conditional Medical Release, Addiction Recovery and Control Release matters as well as other Commission business.; Wednesday, May 7, 2008, 9:00 a.m.; Florida Parole Commission, 2601 ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Florida Parole Commission, 2601 Blair Stone Road, Bldg. C, Tallahassee, FL 32399-2450
• Public Service Commission
  • Departmental
    • To discuss and make decisions on matters which affect the operation of the Commission. A copy of the agenda of the Internal Affairs Meeting may be obtained by contacting the Office of Commission Clerk, Florida Public Service Commission, 2540 ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Betty Easley Conference Center, 4075 Esplanade Way, Conference Room 140, Tallahassee, Florida
• Water Management Districts
  • Southwest Florida Water Management District
    • VOLUNTEER APPRECIATION DAY: Recognize contribution of volunteers for their efforts to improve recreation on District lands. Ad Order 39741 ; Saturday, April 26, 2008, 11:00 a.m.; Nature's Classroom, 13100 Verges Road, Thonotosassa
      • Hearing Meeting: Nature's Classroom, 13100 Verges Road, Thonotosassa
• 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
• Water Management Districts
  • Southwest Florida Water Management District
    • GOVERNING BOARD COMMITTEE MEETINGS, BOARD MEETING, AND PUBLIC HEARING: Conduct Committee meetings and Governing Board meeting and public hearing. Ad Order 39741.; Tuesday, April 29, 2008, 9:00 a.m.; Tampa Service Office, 7601 Highway 301 North, ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Tampa Service Office, 7601 Highway 301 North, Tampa
    • MAYOR'S HISPANIC ADVISORY COUNCIL LATINOS UNIDOS LUNCHEON: Honor America’s Hispanic Scientists and encourages recruitment diversity. Ad Order 39741.; Wednesday, April 30, 2008, 12:00 Noon; Tampa Convention Center, 333 South Franklin Street, Tampa
      • Hearing Meeting: Tampa Convention Center, 333 South Franklin Street, Tampa
• Department of Children and Families
  • Family Safety and Preservation Program
    • Chapter 2007-119, Laws of Florida, relating to the state employee adoptiion benefit program, Chapter 2007-124, Laws of Florida, relating to adoption maintenance subsidies, and substantive amendments to Chapter 65C-16, Florida Administrative Code ...
      • Hearing Meeting: 1317 Winewood Boulevard, Building 6, Room 164, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-6570. This workshop is also available via telephone conference call by dialing 1-888-808-6959 and conference code is 9225055.
• Regional Planning Councils
  • South Florida Regional Planning Council
    • Any Development Order received prior to the meeting; Any proposed Local Government Comprehensive Plan received prior to the meeting; Any adopted Local Government Comprehensive Plan received prior to the meeting; Proposed Public Education Facilities ...
      • Hearing Meeting: South Florida Regional Planning Council, 3440 Hollywood Boulevard, Suite 140, Hollywood, FL 33021.
• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • Governor's Commission on Disabilities
    • The Committee is meeting to fulfil the mandate of Executive Order 07-148.; April 25, 2008 from 1:30 P.M. to 3:30 P.M.; The call in number is: 1-888-808-6959; conference code: 9214170#.
      • Hearing Meeting: The call in number is: 1-888-808-6959; conference code: 9214170#.
    • The Committee is meeting to fulfill the mandate of Executive Order 07-148.; April 29, 2008 from 9:30 A.M. to 11:30 A.M.; The call in number is 1-888-808-6959; conference code: 9214170#.
      • Hearing Meeting: The call in number is 1-888-808-6959; conference code: 9214170#.
    • The Committee is meeting to fulfill the mandate of Executive Order 07-148.; April 29, 2008 from 1:30 P.M. to 3:30 P.M.; The call in number is 1-888-808-6959; conference code: 9214170#.
      • Hearing Meeting: The call in number is 1-888-808-6959; conference code: 9214170#.
    • The Committee is meeting to fulfill the mandate of Executive Order 07-148.; April 30, 2008 from 1:30 P.M. to 3:30 P.M.; The call in number is 1-888-808-6959; conference code: 9214170#.
      • Hearing Meeting: The call in number is 1-888-808-6959; conference code: 9214170#.
• Department of State
  • Division of Historical Resources
    • General business meeting of the Florida Historical Commission; Saturday, May 17, 2008, 9:00 a.m. – Conclusion; Florida Public Archaeology Network Coordinating Center, 207 E. Main Street, Pensacola, Florida 32502
      • Hearing Meeting: Florida Public Archaeology Network Coordinating Center, 207 E. Main Street, Pensacola, Florida 32502
• Department of Health
  • Board of Dentistry
    • To review June 2008 Examination Applications.; May 7, 2008 at 5:30 p.m.; (888)808-6959 when prompted, enter conference code 2453454
      • Hearing Meeting: (888)808-6959 when prompted, enter conference code 2453454
• Water Management Districts
  • Suwannee River Water Management District
    • Development of equestrian facilities on Suwannee River Water Management District properties.; May 8, 2008 at 6:30 p.m.; Fiddlers Restaurant in Steinhatchee, Florida
      • Hearing Meeting: Fiddlers Restaurant in Steinhatchee, Florida
  • South Florida Water Management District
    • A Public Meeting of the Water Resources Advisory Commission (WRAC) regarding Lake Okeechobee service area water supply needs. The public is advised that it is possible that one or more members of the Governing Board of the South Florida Water ...
      • Hearing Meeting: John Boy Auditorium, South WC Owens Ave., Clewiston, FL 33440
• Department of Health
  • Board of Acupuncture
    • Rule Development for Rule 64B1-6.005. Whether and how to amend this Rule. Any person wishing to appear by phone must contact the Board office to have their name placed on an attendance list. ; For Rule 64B1-6.005, at 9:00 a.m., or as soon ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Department of Health, Florida Board of Acupuncture, 4042 Bald Cypress Way, Tallahassee, Florida, 3rd Floor, Room 345N.
  • Division of Health Access and Tobacco
    • Healthcare Practitioner Ad Hoc Committee meeting to discuss implementation and planning of the Florida physician workforce project; Tuesday, May 6th, 2008 from noon-5 p.m.; 4025 Esplanade Way, Room 320 N, Tallahassee, Fl. 32399 or by conference call ...
      • Hearing Meeting: 4025 Esplanade Way, Room 320 N, Tallahassee, Fl. 32399 or by conference call 888-808-6959, code 2454144
• Regional Planning Councils
  • Tampa Bay Regional Planning Council
    • To conduct the regular business of the Executive/Budget Committee.; Monday, June 9, 2008, 9:00 a.m.; 4000 Gateway Centre Blvd., Suite 100; Pinellas Park, FL 33782
      • Hearing Meeting: 4000 Gateway Centre Blvd., Suite 100; Pinellas Park, FL 33782
• Department of Health
  • Division of Health Access and Tobacco
    • To discuss issues related to the physician component of the Florida Healthcare Practitioner Workforce Ad Hoc Committee.; Friday, May 9th from 9 a.m. until 11:00 a.m.; via conference call, 888-808-6959, code 2454144
      • Hearing Meeting: via conference call, 888-808-6959, code 2454144
• Florida Housing Finance Corporation
  • Departmental
    • To provide background information on the fundamentals of using tax-exempt bonds in affordable housing transactions. To discuss the 2007 Annual Financial Statements of Florida Housing Finance Corporation with the Board of Directors and ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Florida Housing Finance Corporation – Seltzer Room, 227 North Bronough Street, Suite 5000, Tallahassee, FL 32301-1399
• Regional Planning Councils
  • Tampa Bay Regional Planning Council
    • To conduct the regular business of the Tampa Bay Regional Planning Council.; Monday, June 9, 2008, 10:00 a.m.; 4000 Gateway Centre Blvd., Suite 100; Pinellas Park, FL 33782.
      • Hearing Meeting: 4000 Gateway Centre Blvd., Suite 100; Pinellas Park, FL 33782.
• 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: 419950-1-22-01 and 419950-2-22-01, ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Veterans Park Recreation Center, 55 South Homestead, Lehigh Acres, Florida 33936
• Regional Transportation Authorities
  • South Florida Regional Transportation Authority
    • THE EVALUATION / SELECTION COMMITTEE FOR RFP 08-003 “Marketing, Public Relations, and Advertising Services”; April 28, 2008 at 2:30 p.m.; Main Conference Room of the South Florida Regional Transportation Authority Administration Building, located at ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Main Conference Room of the South Florida Regional Transportation Authority Administration Building, located at 800 NW 33rd Street, Pompano Beach, FL 33064.
• Department of State
  • Division of Cultural Affairs
    • The Art Selection Committee for Art in State Buildings Project No. DOH 7006-6100, Walton County Health Department in DeFuniak Springs, will hold an Orientation Meeting to discuss and determine potential artwork sites.; Monday, April 28, 2008, 1:30 p....
      • Hearing Meeting: Conference Room, Walton County Health Department, 475 State Highway 83, DeFuniak Springs, FL 32433, (850)892-8015
• Regional Planning Councils
  • Tampa Bay Regional Planning Council
    • To conduct the regular business of the TBRPC Legislative Committee.; Monday, June 9, 2008, 11:30 a.m.; 4000 Gateway Centre Blvd., Suite 100; Pinellas Park, FL 33782.
      • Hearing Meeting: 4000 Gateway Centre Blvd., Suite 100; Pinellas Park, FL 33782.
• Department of State
  • Division of Cultural Affairs
    • To review grant applications for the 2008-2009 Arts In Education, Cultural Support, Local Arts Agencies, Quarterly Assistance, Artist Enhancement, Underserved Arts Communities Assistance and Culture Builds Florida Grant Programs.; April 23, 2008 – ...
      • Hearing Meeting: These meetings will be held via conference call. For more instructions please visit http://www.florida-arts.org/ grants/panels/teleconference.instructions.html
• Regional Planning Councils
  • Tampa Bay Regional Planning Council
    • To conduct the regular business of the Agency on Bay Management.; Thursday, June 12, 2008, 9:00a.m.; 4000 Gateway Centre Blvd., Suite 100; Pinellas Park, FL 33782
      • Hearing Meeting: 4000 Gateway Centre Blvd., Suite 100; Pinellas Park, FL 33782
• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • Florida Telecommunications Relay, Inc.
    • Board Meeting. The meeting is subject to cancellation for lack of a quorum or unavailability of an interpreter.; April 25, 2008 at 10:00 a.m.; 1820 E. Park Avenue, Suite 101, Tallahassee, Florida.
      • Hearing Meeting: 1820 E. Park Avenue, Suite 101, Tallahassee, Florida.
• Commission for the Transportation Disadvantaged
  • Departmental
    • To discuss and take action on the recent negotiations for the Medicaid Non-Emergency Transportation Program contract.; Friday, April 25, 2008 10:00 am- until completion; Commission Business Office, Rhyne Building 2740 Centerview Drive, Suite 1A ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Commission Business Office, Rhyne Building 2740 Centerview Drive, Suite 1A Tallahassee, FL 32301 (850) 410-5700 Conference Call Number: 1-888-808-6959; Conference Code: 34767
• Department of Health
  • Board of Psychology
    • Board Quorum Call; June 13, 2008 beginning at approximately 8:00 a.m. or soon thereafter.; The meet me number is (888) 808-6959. After dialing the meet me number, enter conference code 4246812343 followed by the # sign in order to join the meeting.
      • Hearing Meeting: The meet me number is (888) 808-6959. After dialing the meet me number, enter conference code 4246812343 followed by the # sign in order to join the meeting.
  • Departmental
    • The general public is encouraged to attend. Public comments will be accepted by members of the general public during the full Task Force conference call only at the designated time, 11:45 a.m. – 12:00 Noon, April 24, 2008. Individuals wishing to ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Toll-Free Conference Call Number: 1(888)808-6959, Conference Code: 2454242

6. Notices of Petitions and Dispositions Regarding Declaratory Stat

• Department of Community Affairs
  • Division of Housing and Community Development
    • Mark Disosway, P.E.
  • Division of Community Planning
    • Carter N. McDowell on behalf of SBR-Fortune Associates, LLLP; The petition was assigned the number DCA07-DEC-247. Motions to Intervene were filed by The Village of Key Biscayne on March 4, 2008, and Julio and Carolina V. Tozzi Padilla on March 5, ...
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Board of Accountancy
    • Rhonda Reed.; The petition seeks the Board’s interpretation of Section 473.309(2), Florida Statutes, and a determination of whether petitioner’s corporation meets the practice requirements of that statute.
  • Division of Florida Condominiums, Timeshares and Mobile Homes
    • David H. Kline, In RE: Greenway Village South Association IV, Inc., Docket No. 2008019724.; Whether a rule regarding videotaping of meetings and a rule limiting a request to two records a month adopted by Greenway Village South Association IV, Inc. ...
• Department of Health
  • Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy and Mental Health Counseling
    • H. Rick Harrell; The Notice of Petition for Declaratory Statement was published in Volume 33, No. 18, of the May 4, 2007, Florida Administrative Weekly. The Board considered the Petition at a duly-noticed public meeting held on April 6, 2007. ...
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Division of Florida Condominiums, Timeshares and Mobile Homes
    • Barbara R. Tilney, President of the Board of Directors for The Association of the Fountains Condominium, Inc., Docket No. 2008019733.; Whether a spouse of the owner of a unit elected to the board may be seated where it is determined after his ...
    • Hillsboro Imperial Condominium Association, Inc.; Docket Number: 2007054089; Under section 718.111(11), Florida Statutes, Hillsboro, is required to insure the condominium property located outside the units, the property located inside the units as ...
    • Verda Justice, Petitioner, In RE: Live Oak Village Condominium, Inc., Docket No. 2008011712; The Division declined to issue an order because petition did not question the application of a statute, rule, or order of the Division as required by ...
    • Gustavo E. Frances, In RE: North Lake Condominium Association, Docket No. 2008010968; The Division declined to issue an order because the petitioner withdrew his petition.
    • David H. Kline, In RE: Greenway Village South Association IV, Inc., Docket No. 2008008501; The Division declined to issue an order because the petitioner withdrew his petition.
    • Opal Towers Condominium Association, Inc., Docket No. 2007067884; The Division declined to issue an order because the petitioner withdrew its petition.
    • Douglas LeFevre, Unit Owner, In RE: Sandpiper Resort Co-op, Inc., Docket No. 2008004050; The Division declined to issue an order because of a factual dispute between the parties, which may not be resolved by declaratory statement, and because a ...
    • Rick and Christine H. Irizarry, Unit Owners, In RE: Laguna Pointe Condominium Association of Pensacola, Inc., Docket No. 2008007346; The Division declined to issue an order because petition did not question the application of a statute, rule, or ...
    • Rick and Christine H. Irizarry, Unit Owners, In RE: Laguna Pointe Condominium Association of Pensacola, Inc., Docket No. 2008007352; The Division declined to issue an order because a declaration may not address issues that have already occurred or ...
    • Thomas Green and Brian Salnek, Petitioners, and Sydney Long, Co-Petitioner, In RE: Hidden Lake Villas Condominium Association, Inc., Docket No. 2008010992; The Division declined to issue an order because a declaration may not address issues that ...

7. Notices Regarding Bids, Proposals and Purchasing

• Regional Planning Councils
  • North Central Florida Regional Planning Council
    • Regional Planning Councils, North Central Florida Regional Planning Council
• Department of Education
  • University of South Florida
    • Department of Education, University of South Florida
• Department of Transportation
  • Departmental
    • Department of Transportation, Departmental
• Department of Education
  • University of Florida
    • Department of Education, University of Florida
  • School Districts
    • Department of Education, School Districts
• Water Management Districts
  • Suwannee River Water Management District
    • Water Management Districts, Suwannee River Water Management District
• Department of Children and Families
  • Departmental
    • Department of Children and Families, Departmental
• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • Departmental
    • Other Agencies and Organizations, Departmental
    • Other Agencies and Organizations, Departmental
• Department of Environmental Protection
  • Departmental
    • Department of Environmental Protection, Departmental
• Department of Education
  • Florida School for the Deaf and the Blind
    • Department of Education, Florida School for the Deaf and the Blind
• Expressway Authorities
  • Miami-Dade Expressway Authority "MDX"
    • Expressway Authorities, Miami-Dade Expressway Authority "MDX"
• Department of Education
  • University of Florida
    • Department of Education, University of Florida
• Florida Housing Finance Corporation
  • Departmental
    • Florida Housing Finance Corporation, Departmental
• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • Florida Network of Youth and Family Services
    • Other Agencies and Organizations, Florida Network of Youth and Family Services
• Department of Education
  • 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
    • Water Management Districts, Suwannee River Water Management District
• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • Florida Developmental Disabilities Council
    • Other Agencies and Organizations, Florida Developmental Disabilities Council

8. Miscellaneous

• Department of Environmental Protection
  • Office of the Secretary
    • Department of Environmental Protection, Office of the Secretary
• Department of Health
  • Board of Nursing
    • Department of Health, Board of Nursing
  • Division of Family Health Services
    • Department of Health, Division of Family Health Services
• Department of Community Affairs
  • Departmental
    • Department of Community Affairs, Departmental
  • Division of Community Planning
    • Department of Community Affairs, Division of Community Planning
• Department of Environmental Protection
  • Departmental
    • Department of Environmental Protection, Departmental
• Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
  • Division of Plant Industry
    • Endangered and Threatened Native Flora Conservation Grants Program
• Agency for Health Care Administration
  • Health Facility and Agency Licensing
    • Emergency Care
• Department of Health
  • Board of Nursing
    • Department of Health, Board of Nursing
  • Board of Clinical Laboratory Personnel
    • Department of Health, Board of Clinical Laboratory Personnel
• Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles
  • Division of Motor Vehicles
    • Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles, Division of Motor Vehicles
    • Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles, Division of Motor Vehicles
    • Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles, Division of Motor Vehicles
• Department of Environmental Protection
  • Office of the Secretary
    • 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 Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles, Division of Motor Vehicles
    • Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles, Division of Motor Vehicles