Vol. 33, No. 16 (04/20/2007)

1. Notices of Development of Proposed Rules and Negotiated Rulemaking

• Water Management Districts
  • South Florida Water Management District
    • This second Notice of Proposed Rule Development will address the development and amendment of consumptive use permit criteria and conditions for public water supply applicants and other similar applicants withdrawing groundwater in Central Florida, ...
    • This second Notice of Proposed Rule Development will address the development and amendment of consumptive use permit criteria and conditions for public water supply applicants and other similar applicants withdrawing groundwater in Central Florida, ...
• Department of Environmental Protection
  • Departmental
    • In October 2000, the Environmental Protection Agency authorized the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (Department) to implement the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Stormwater permitting program in the State of ...
    • The proposed rule development involves amendments to Chapter 62-4, F.A.C., related to the Department’s Title V air permitting program. The amendments extend the lead time for applying for renewal of a Title V permit. There is no draft rule language ...
    • The proposed rule development involves amendments to Chapter 62-210, F.A.C., related to implementation of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s permitting requirements for Title V sources that are subject to the Clean Air Interstate Rule, Clean ...
    • The proposed rule development involves amendments to Chapter 62-213, F.A.C., related to implementation of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s permitting requirements for Title V sources that are subject to the Clean Air Interstate Rule, Clean ...
    • The proposed rule development involves amendments to Chapter 62-214, F.A.C., related to implementation of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s permitting requirements for Title V sources that are subject to the Federal Acid Rain Program or ...
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Building Code Administrators and Inspectors Board
    • The proposed rule amendment updates and provides modifications to the voluntary certification category of Roofing Inspector and One and Two Family Dwelling Plans Examiner.
    • The proposed rule amendment clarifies the applicability of rule provisions concerning certain inspector classifications.
  • Florida Real Estate Appraisal Board
    • The Florida Real Estate Appraisal Board is amending these rules to update the existing language in the rules.
• Department of Financial Services
  • Division of Workers' Compensation
    • To amend the rule to adopt the 2007 Edition of the Florida Workers’ Compensation Health Care Provider Reimbursement Manual, to implement the 2007 conversion factors issued by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services approved by the Three ...
• Water Management Districts
  • Southwest Florida Water Management District
    • This second Notice of Proposed Rule Development will address the development and amendment of consumptive use permit criteria and conditions for public water supply and other similar applicants withdrawing ground water in Central Florida, including ...
  • St. Johns River Water Management District
    • This second Notice of Proposed Rule Development will address the development and amendment of consumptive use permit criteria and conditions for public water supply applicants and other similar applicants withdrawing groundwater in Central Florida, ...
• Department of Juvenile Justice
  • Probation
    • To implement provisions in Sections 985.46 and 985.435, F.S., governing post-residential supervision of youth upon release from a residential commitment facility.
• Water Management Districts
  • Suwannee River Water Management District
    • The purpose of the rule development is to clarify the language of two noticed general permits in Chapter 40B-400, F.A.C., for Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) projects. The effect of the proposed rule amendments will provide for better ...
• Department of Environmental Protection
  • Departmental
    • Development of a new proposed environmental resource Noticed General Permit (NGP) for the West Coast Inland Navigation District (WCIND) to dredge public navigation channels and canals within the traffic sheds and secondary channel systems in Lee ...
• Department of Corrections
  • Departmental
    • The purpose and effect of the proposed rule is to clarify the requirements and procedures for video recording the administration of chemical agents on inmates creating disturbances in their cells and to amend form DC4-711A, Refusal of Health Care ...
• Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
  • Division of Standards
    • The rule revision for Standards Adopted are proposed for the purposes of adopting the 7th edition (2004) of the American Society for Testing and Materials F-24 Standards on Amusement Rides and Devices, the 10th edition (2005) of Article 525, ...

2. Proposed Rules

• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Board of Veterinary Medicine
    • The proposed rule amendment acknowledges the name change of the referenced “Physician’s Manual” to the “Practitioner’s Manual.”
      • Due of Comment: 5/11/2007
  • Building Code Administrators and Inspectors Board
    • The proposed rule amendment clarifies the applicability of the fee for a continuing education provider.
      • Due of Comment: 5/11/2007
    • The proposed rule amendment clarifies the components of a provider’s course syllabus.
      • Due of Comment: 5/11/2007
    • The proposed rule amendment clarifies the renewal date which is applicable to course providers.
      • Due of Comment: 5/11/2007
    • The proposed rule amendment updates and provides modifications in relation to the voluntary certification category of Modular Inspector and Modular Plans Examiner.
      • Due of Comment: 5/11/2007
  • Board of Veterinary Medicine
    • The purpose and effect of the rule is to establish the fee amount for reinstatement of a null and void license.
      • Due of Comment: 5/11/2007
  • Construction Industry Licensing Board
    • The Board proposes the rule amendment to change the Bond amount.
      • Due of Comment: 5/11/2007
• Department of Education
  • State Board of Education
    • This proposed new rule is needed to implement Section 1012.986, Florida Statutes, by instituting the approval requirements and processes for programs that prepare school leaders, including assistant principals and principals. Such programs are ...
      • Due of Comment: 5/11/2007
• Public Service Commission
  • Departmental
    • To standarize the way investor-owned electric utilities account for damage to utility property from extreme weather events.
      • Due of Comment: 5/11/2007
• Agency for Health Care Administration
  • Medicaid
    • The purpose of this rule amendment is to incorporate by reference update May 2007 to the Florida Medicaid Physician Services Coverage and Limitations Handbook. The handbook was revised to include the Medicaid Hospitalist Program policies. The ...
      • Due of Comment: 5/11/2007
• Department of Health
  • Council of Medical Physicists
    • To establish standards of practice for medical physicists and physicists-in-training.
      • Due of Comment: 5/11/2007
  • Board of Opticianry
    • The proposed rule amendment will clarify requirements for individuals licensed or practicing in another state.
      • Due of Comment: 5/11/2007
• Florida Land and Water Adjudicatory Commission
  • Twin Creeks Community Development District
    • The purpose of this proposed rule is to establish a community development district (“CDD”), the Twin Creeks Community Development District (“District”), pursuant to Chapter 190, F.S. The petition (amended during the February 13, 2006, local public ...
      • Due of Comment: 5/11/2007
• Water Management Districts
  • Suwannee River Water Management District
    • The purpose of the rule development is to update these sections of Chapter 40B-4, Florida Administrative Code, based on the regulatory experience of the District since the inception of environmental resources permitting. The effect of the proposed ...
      • Due of Comment: 5/11/2007
• Department of State
  • Division of Elections
    • The purpose of the proposed rule is to supplement the practices and procedures associated with the certification of voting systems for the State of Florida. The effect is to ensure the suitability and effectiveness of printer and paper items that ...
      • Due of Comment: 5/11/2007
• Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
  • Division of Plant Industry
    • These rules have been incorporated in Rule Chapter 5B-62, F.A.C., Citrus Nursery Stock Certification Program and are no longer necessary.
      • Due of Comment: 5/11/2007
    • These rules have been incorporated in Rule Chapter 5B-62, F.A.C., Citrus Nursery Stock Certification Program and are no longer necessary.
      • Due of Comment: 5/11/2007

3. Notices of Changes, Corrections and Withdrawals

• Department of Financial Services
  • Securities
    • Net Capital Requirements for Dealers and Investment Advisers
• Department of Education
  • State Board of Education
    • Educational Facilities
• Department of Health
  • Board of Nursing Home Administrators
    • Preceptor
• Department of Education
  • State Board of Education
    • Instruction and Awards in Community Colleges, Community College Budgets, Financial Records and Reports, Procurement Requirements, Dr. Philip Benjamin Matching Program for Community Colleges.
• Water Management Districts
  • St. Johns River Water Management District
    • Publications Incorporated by Reference, Additional Conditions for Issuance of Permits
    • Interagency Agreements
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Barbers' Board
    • Endorsement

4. Emergency Rules

• Florida Housing Finance Corporation
  • Departmental
    • General, Definitions, Application Procedures, Applicant Administrative Appeal Procedures, Farmworker Housing Recovery Program (FHRP) , Special Housing Assistance and Development Program (SHADP) , Loan Terms, Credit Underwriting, Sale or Transfer of ...

5. Petitions and Dispositions Regarding Rule Variance or Waiver

• Department of Education
  • State Board of Education
    • In the case of Champion Schools, Inc. d/b/a Champion Preparatory Academy and Terry Greiner and Isabel Greiner, husband and wife, vs. Florida Department of Education, the Petition for a Temporary Variance or Waiver was denied as the Petitioners had ...
• Agency for Health Care Administration
  • Departmental
    • Variance or waiver of rule from Nadine Pazder, Rule 59A-10.032, FAC, Health Care Risk Manager.
• Department of Health
  • Board of Opticianry
    • waiver or variance from William L. Burger pursuant to Rule 64B12-9.016, Florida Administrative Code, with respect to the two year period to apply for the licensing of an out of state optician. Comments on the petition should be filed with the ...
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Board of Professional Engineers
    • Variance or Waiver filed on March 22, 2007 on behalf of Amr Sallam. Pursuant to Chapter 28-104, FAC and Section 120.542, FS, Petitioner seeks a waiver of the provisions of Rule 61G15-20.007, Florida Administrative Code, which is entitled A ...
• Department of Health
  • Board of Opticianry
    • waiver or variance from Scott K. Seiler, pursuant to Rule 64B12-9.016, Florida Administrative Code, with respect to the eligibility of individuals practicing or licensed in another state.
  • Board of Dentistry
    • The Board’s Order grants the Petition for Variance or Waiver for Eduardo Nicolaievsky, finding that Petitioner has complied with the requirements of Section 120.542(2) of the Florida Statutes. Specifically, Petitioner has demonstrated how the ...
    • The Board’s Order grants the Petition for Variance or Waiver for Bilal Shammout, D. D. S., finding that Petitioner has complied with the requirements of Section 120.542(2) of the Florida Statutes. Specifically, Petitioner has demonstrated how the ...
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Board of Accountancy
    • Abby J. Stafford, seeking a variance or waiver of Rule 61H1-28.0052(1)(b), Florida Administrative Code, which has the requirement that the candidate must pass all four sections of the CPA examination within a rolling eighteen-month period, which ...
  • Division of Hotels and Restaurants
    • a Routine Variance for subsection 61C-4.010(7), Florida Administrative Code, from Chick-fil-A located in Altamonte Springs. The above referenced F.A.C. states each public food service establishment shall maintain a minimum of one public bathroom for ...
    • an Emergency Variance for subsection 61C-4.0101(1), and 61C-4.010(6), Florida Administrative Code, from Chris Catering Service located in Palmetto. The above referenced F.A.C. addresses food supplies, food protection, and physical facilities-except ...
    • a Routine Variance for subsection 61C-4.0101(1), and 61C-4.010(6), Florida Administrative Code, from Suzy Riggs Catering located in Clearwater. The above referenced F.A.C. addresses food supplies, food protection, and physical facilities-except as ...
    • a Routine Variance for subsection 61C-4.010(7), Florida Administrative Code, from The Bean Stalk located in Sarasota. The above referenced F.A.C. states each public food service establishment shall maintain a minimum of one public bathroom for each ...
    • an Emergency Variance for subsection 61C-4.010(7), Florida Administrative Code, from Bela Napoli located in Port Charlotte. The above referenced F.A.C. states each public food service establishment shall maintain a minimum of one public bathroom for ...
    • a Routine Variance for subsection 61C-4.0101(1), and 61C-4.010(6), Florida Administrative Code, from Robert Breckinridge located in Clearwater. The above referenced F.A.C. addresses food supplies, food protection, and physical facilities-except as ...
    • a Routine Variance for subsection 61C-4.010(7), Florida Administrative Code, from Quizno’s Subs located in Clermont. The above referenced F.A.C. states each public food service establishment shall maintain a minimum of one public bathroom for each ...
    • an Emergency Variance for paragraphs 61C-1.004(1)(a), 61C-1.004(1)(d) and subsection 61C-4.010(6), Florida Administrative Code (F.A.C.), from Espresscio Caffe Express at Northpointe II located in Lake Mary. The above referenced F.A.C. state the ...

6. Notices of Meetings, Workshops and Public Hearings

• Department of Education
  • Florida State University
    • This is a meeting of the subcommittee for Sustainable Growth and Development.; Wednesday, April 25, 2007 from 9:00am - 3:00pm CST.; Nature Walk at Seagrove Beach, 2063 S. County Hwy 395, Santa Rosa Bch, FL
      • Hearing Meeting: Nature Walk at Seagrove Beach, 2063 S. County Hwy 395, Santa Rosa Bch, FL
    • This is a meeting of the subcommittee for Education, Health Care and Culture. The focus of the meeting will be on education in the region.; Wednesday, April 25, 2007 from 9:00am - 12:00pm CST.; Bob Sikes Center, Okaloosa Walton College - Crestview ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Bob Sikes Center, Okaloosa Walton College - Crestview Campus. 805 E. Hwy 90, Crestview, FL
    • This is a meeting of the subcommittee for Economic Diversity and Prosperity. The focus of the meeting will be tourism in the region.; Wednesday, April 25, 2007 from 1:00pm - 4:00pm CST.; Beach Community Bank, 17 Elgin Parkway SE, Ft. Walton Beach, FL
      • Hearing Meeting: Beach Community Bank, 17 Elgin Parkway SE, Ft. Walton Beach, FL
• Department of Health
  • Departmental
    • A Special Needs Shelter Interagency Committee meeting hosted by the Office of Public Health Nursing to develop and negotiate any necessary interagency agreement or policy related to improving the statewide response to special needs sheltering.; ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Department of Health, Room 301, 4052 Bald Cypress Way, Tallahassee, FL 32399-1711
• Department of Education
  • Departmental
    • Consideration of Foundation including but not limited to: Approval of minutes from August 23, 2006 meeting; committee reports; executive director’s report; Commissioner’s report; program updates; financial report; revision/update of Foundation ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Hilton St. Petersburg Bayfront, 333 First Street South, St. Petersburg, Florida 33701
• Department of Health
  • Board of Orthotists and Prosthetists
    • General board business.; Monday, April 30, 2007, commencing at 10:00 a.m.; 4042 Bald Cypress Way, Bin #C07, Tallahassee, Florida at Meet Me Number (888) 808-6359, when prompted enter 9849329103 followed by #
      • Hearing Meeting: 4042 Bald Cypress Way, Bin #C07, Tallahassee, Florida at Meet Me Number (888) 808-6359, when prompted enter 9849329103 followed by #
• Water Management Districts
  • South Florida Water Management District
    • The Kissimmee Basin Modeling and Operations Study Environmental Performance Measures have been developed to evaluate existing and alternative operating criteria for water control structures in the Kissimmee Basin. The South Florida Water Management ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Osceola County Extension Services, Osceola Heritage Park, 1921 Kissimmee Valley Lane, Kissimmee, FL 34744
• Department of State
  • Division of Library and Information Services
    • This will be a meeting of the Library Services and Technology Act Advisory Council to review federal fiscal year 2007 grant applications for Library Services and Technology Act funds. ; Wednesday, June 13, 2007, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; Third ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Third Floor Conference Room, Room 307, R.A. Gray Building, 500 South Bronough Street, Tallahassee, Florida.
• Department of Education
  • State Board of Education
    • Proposed changes in Rule 6A-2.0010, Educational Facilities, and State Requirements for Educational Facilities.; May 4, 2007, 2:00 p.m.; Department of Education, 325 West Gaines Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0400.
      • Hearing Meeting: Department of Education, 325 West Gaines Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0400.
• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • Departmental
    • Commission Business.; MEETING TYPE: EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE DATE AND TIME: Wednesday, June 6, 2007, 8:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. MEETING TYPE: PROGRAM COMMITTEE DATE AND TIME: Wednesday, June 6 2007, 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. MEETING TYPE: POLICY ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Via conference call at 111 North Gadsden Street, Suite 100 Tallahassee, FL 32301
• Regional Planning Councils
  • Northeast Florida Regional Planning Council
    • The Northeast Florida Regional Council Local Emergency Preparedness Committee announces the following public meeting to which all persons are invited. Notice is also given that two or more members of Boards of County Commissioners, City/Town ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Northeast Florida Regional Council
• Department of Law Enforcement
  • Medical Examiners Commission
    • Medical Examiners Commission meeting; Wednesday, May 23, 2007, 1:00pm; The Florida Hotel and Conference Center, 1500 Sand Lake Road, Orlando, Florida 32809, (407) 859-1500
      • Hearing Meeting: The Florida Hotel and Conference Center, 1500 Sand Lake Road, Orlando, Florida 32809, (407) 859-1500
• Department of Health
  • Board of Nursing Home Administrators
    • General board business.; Friday, April 27, 2007, commencing at 10:00 a.m.; Department of Health, 4052 Bald Cypress Way, Bin #C07, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-3257 at meet me number (888) 808-6959, when prompted, enter our conference code of ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Department of Health, 4052 Bald Cypress Way, Bin #C07, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-3257 at meet me number (888) 808-6959, when prompted, enter our conference code of 9849329103, then #.
• Department of Education
  • Florida State University
    • This is a meeting of the subcommittee for Environmental Stewardship. Discussions to continue on environmental issues facing the region.; Monday, April 23, 2007 from 1:00pm - 4:00pm; Learning Resource Center, Okaloosa Walton College - Niceville ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Learning Resource Center, Okaloosa Walton College - Niceville Campus. 100 College Blvd., Niceville, FL
• Water Management Districts
  • St. Johns River Water Management District
    • The Central Region Recreational Public Meeting (CRRPM) will review land management and land acquisition activities in the Central Region. The CRRPM will begin at 9:30 AM. The Management Review Team Tour will immediately follow the meeting; please ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Meeting:Cuyler Park 2329 Harry T. Moore Ave., Mims, FL Tour: Seminole Ranch Conservation Area (immediately follows meeting)
    • May 3 public meeting topics will include Middle St. Johns River Basin update and Seminole County Stormwater Retrofit Projects. May 4 business meeting is for consideration of District agenda items including regulatory and non-regulatory matters. ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Seminole County Administration Building, County Commission Chambers, 1101 East First Street, Sanford, FL 32771
    • Discussion of District business including regulatory and non-regulatory matters. Staff may recommend approval of external budget amendments which affect the adopted budget. Note: One or more Governing Board members may attend and participate in ...
      • Hearing Meeting: District Headquarters, 4049 Reid Street (Hwy. 100 West), Palatka, FL 32177
• Department of Environmental Protection
  • Departmental
    • To discuss the status of organics recycling in Florida, and to investigate ways to improve organics recycling in the future. This will also include discussions on whether changes may be needed to Chapter 62-709, Florida Administrative Code. ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Orange County Public Library, Albertson Room, 101 East Central Boulevard, Orlando, Florida
• Water Management Districts
  • St. Johns River Water Management District
    • Planning session for development of District budget for Fiscal Year 2007-2008 (schedule, guidelines, objectives, priorities, revenue projections, etc.). One or more Governing Board members may attend and participate in the meeting by means of ...
      • Hearing Meeting: District Headquarters, 4049 Reid St. (Hwy. 100 West); Palatka, Florida 32177
• Public Service Commission
  • Departmental
    • Docket Number: 060368-WS - Application for increase in water and wastewater rates in Alachua, Brevard, Highlands, Lake, Lee, Marion, Orange, Palm Beach, Pasco, Polk, Putnam, Seminole, Sumter, Volusia, and Washington Counties by Aqua Utilities ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Palm Beach County Library System, Green Acres Branch, 3750 Jog Road, Green Acres, FL 33467
    • Docket Number: 060368-WS - Application for increase in water and wastewater rates in Alachua, Brevard, Highlands, Lake, Lee, Marion, Orange, Palm Beach, Pasco, Polk, Putnam, Seminole, Sumter, Volusia, and Washington Counties by Aqua Utilities ...
      • Hearing Meeting: South Seas Island Resort, 5400 Plantation Road, Captiva, FL 33924
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Board of Architecture and Interior Design
    • May 15, 2007 at 9:00 a.m. Eastern Time Purpose: General Business including disciplinary cases, if time allows, to be followed by General Business discussion items - Architecture Profession, Interior Design Profession, Reports and Rules May 16, 2007 ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Hampton Inn & Suites, 80 Beach Drive N. E., St. Petersburg, FL 33701, telephone 727.892.9900
• Department of Education
  • University of South Florida
    • Quarterly meeting of the CUTR Advisory Board; Tuesday, April 24, 2007, 1:30 pm; CUTR Building, University of South Florida, Tampa
      • Hearing Meeting: CUTR Building, University of South Florida, Tampa
• Department of Transportation
  • Departmental
    • This hearing is being conducted to afford persons the opportunity to express their views concerning the location, conceptual design, social, economic and environmental effects of Financial Project ID Numbers 413063-2-22-01/413064-1-22-01, Federal ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Best Western, 8797 20th Street, Vero Beach, Florida, 32966
• Board of Trustees of The Internal Improvement Trust Fund
  • Departmental
    • The Management Advisory Group (MAG) for the Guana Tolomato Matanzas National Estuarine Research Reserve (GTMNERR) will hold its next meeting on Wednesday, May 16th at 6:00 p.m. The MAG provides advisory input to the Office of Coastal and Aquatic ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Guana Tolomato Matanzas NERR, Environmental Education Center, 505 Guana River Rd., Ponte Vedra Beach, FL 32086
• Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission
  • Marine Fisheries
    • The purpose of this meeting is to conduct public workshops to gather public input regarding draft rule language developed by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission to aid commercial spiny lobster, stone crab, and blue crab fishers ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Key Largo School Middle School Media Center 104801 Overseas Hwy. Key Largo, FL 33037
    • The purpose of this meeting is to conduct public workshops to gather public input regarding draft rule language developed by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission to aid commercial spiny lobster, stone crab, and blue crab fishers ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Harvey Government Center 1200 Truman Avenue Key West, FL 33040.
• Department of State
  • Division of Library and Information Services
    • To review federal fiscal year 2007 grant applications for Library Services and Technology Act funds.; Thursday, June 21, 2007, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; Third Floor Conference Room, Room 307, R.A. Gray Building, 500 South Bronough Street, Tallahassee, ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Third Floor Conference Room, Room 307, R.A. Gray Building, 500 South Bronough Street, Tallahassee, Florida.
• Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission
  • Marine Fisheries
    • The purpose of this meeting is to conduct public workshops to gather public input regarding draft rule language developed by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission to aid commercial spiny lobster, stone crab, and blue crab fishers ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Joseph P D’Alessandro Office Complex 2295 Victoria Ave. Ft. Myers, FL 33901
    • The purpose of this meeting is to conduct public workshops to gather public input regarding draft rule language developed by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission to aid commercial spiny lobster, stone crab, and blue crab fishers ...
      • Hearing Meeting: City Hall Council Chambers 123 N.W. Hwy 19 Crystal River, FL 34428.
• 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
• Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission
  • Marine Fisheries
    • The purpose of this meeting is to conduct public workshops to gather public input regarding draft rule language developed by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission to aid commercial spiny lobster, stone crab, and blue crab fishers ...
      • Hearing Meeting: St. Marks Volunteer Fire Department 32 Shell Island Road St. Marks, FL 32355.
• 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
• Department of Education
  • Commission for Independent Education
    • The Rules Committee is seeking public input and discussion to revisions to Rule 6E-4.001, F.A.C., Fees and Expenses.; May 7, 2007 beginning at 1:00 p.m. and ending at 3:00 p.m.; The Florida Hotel and Conference Center, 1500 Sand Lake Road, Orlando, ...
      • Hearing Meeting: The Florida Hotel and Conference Center, 1500 Sand Lake Road, Orlando, Florida 32809 (407) 859-1500.
• Department of Health
  • Board of Optometry
    • General board business; Friday, May 11, 2007, commencing at 9:00 a.m.; Homewood Suites, 8745 International Drive, Orlando, Florida 32819 (407) 248-2232
      • Hearing Meeting: Homewood Suites, 8745 International Drive, Orlando, Florida 32819 (407) 248-2232
    • Discussion on Corporate Practice Issues; Friday, May 11, 2007, commencing one hour following the adjournment of the board meeting; Homewood Suites, 8745 International Drive, Orlando, Florida 32819 (407) 248-2232
      • Hearing Meeting: Homewood Suites, 8745 International Drive, Orlando, Florida 32819 (407) 248-2232
• Department of Management Services
  • Departmental
    • Council on Efficient Government Meeting; May 3, 2007, 10:00 a.m.; The Capitol Building, Room 2103, Tallahassee, FL 32399
      • Hearing Meeting: The Capitol Building, Room 2103, Tallahassee, FL 32399
• 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 9, 2007, 9:00 a.m.; Florida Parole Commission, 2601 ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Florida Parole Commission, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Bldg.C. Tallahassee, Florida 32399-2450
• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • PRIDE Enterprises
    • Finance Committee; Wednesday, April 25, 2007, 10:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.; PRIDE Enterprises Corporate Office, St. Petersburg
      • Hearing Meeting: PRIDE Enterprises Corporate Office, St. Petersburg
    • Board of Directors Meeting; April 26, 2007, 8:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.; PRIDE Enterprises Corporate Office, St. Petersburg
      • Hearing Meeting: PRIDE Enterprises Corporate Office, St. Petersburg
• Department of Financial Services
  • Departmental
    • Revisions to Sections VIII. B., VIII. E., IX. A., IX. D., IX. E., and X. B. of the proposed Workers’ Compensation Reimbursement Manual for Hospitals, 2006 Edition. Please note, that if a person decides to appeal any decision made by the three-...
      • Hearing Meeting: 200 East Gaines Street, Room 116 Larson Bldg., Tallahassee, Florida, 32399-0333.
• Department of State
  • Division of Historical Resources
    • To Review Historical Marker applications.; Wednesday, May 2, 2007, 10:00 a.m. (EDT); Room 409, R. A. Gray Building, 500 S. Bronough St., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0250
      • Hearing Meeting: Room 409, R. A. Gray Building, 500 S. Bronough St., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0250
  • Division of Cultural Affairs
    • To review grant applications for the 2007-2008 Arts in Education, Cultural Support, QA/AEG-1st Quarter and the International Cultural Exchange Grant Programs. For more information, please contact: Division of Cultural Affairs, R. A. Gray Building, ...
      • Hearing Meeting: *Held via Teleconference, R. A. Gray Building, 500 S. Bronough Street, Tallahassee, Florida
    • To hold a Proposal Review Meeting to review and evaluate the proposed design submitted by the selected artist for Art in State Buildings Project No. DOS 9929/5000, Mission San Luis Visitor’s Center, Tallahassee, Leon County.; Wednesday, May 2, 2007, ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Moore House Conference Room, Mission San Luis, 2021 W Mission Road, Tallahassee, FL 32304, (850)487-1791
• Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
  • Florida Forest Service
    • To solicit comments on management of the Matanzas State Forest. Comments may be presented orally or in writing at the hearing. Written comments may also be submitted to: DOF Bunnell District Office, 5001 U.S. Highway 1, N., Bunnell, FL 32110, to ...
      • Hearing Meeting: St. Johns County Cooperative Extension Service, Wind Mitigation Building, 3111 Agricultural Center Drive, St. Augustine, FL 32092
  • Division of Agricultural Water Policy
    • Board of Directors of Florida Agriculture in the Classroom, Inc.; Wednesday, May 2, 2007, 10:00 a.m.; Florida Farm Bureau, 5700 S. W. 34th St., Gainesville, FL 32608
      • Hearing Meeting: Florida Farm Bureau, 5700 S. W. 34th St., Gainesville, FL 32608
    • The Division will entertain discussion and receive input regarding recommended changes to the training curriculum for the Class “G” Firearms license.; Wednesday, June 6, 2007, 8:30 a.m.; Hawthorn Suites Orlando Airport, 7450 Augusta National Drive, ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Hawthorn Suites Orlando Airport, 7450 Augusta National Drive, Orlando, Florida, (407)438-2121
• Department of Education
  • Board of Regents
    • Discussion of matters of interest to the Board of Governors being discussed by the 2007 Florida Legislature; and other matters pertaining to the Board of Governors.; May 4, 2007, 9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.; By Telephone Conference Call, 1605 Turlington ...
      • Hearing Meeting: By Telephone Conference Call, 1605 Turlington Building, 325 W. Gaines Street, Tallahassee, Florida
  • University of South Florida
    • Report and updates on the activities of the program and their impact. Accommodations for Disabilities: Person with a documented disability requesting reasonable accommodations should contact Marie McPherson, Department of Mental Health Law and ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Florida Agency for Healthcare Administration, 2727 Mahan Drive, AHCA Building 3, Tallahassee, Florida
  • 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. Regional Directors will make their quarterly presentations.; Friday, May 11, 2007, 8:00 a.m. (EST) and will last approximately four hours; ...
      • Hearing Meeting: The University Center, South Florida Community College, 600 W. College Drive, Avon Park, FL 33825
• Regional Planning Councils
  • Northeast Florida Regional Planning Council
    • To discuss pending planning and growth management issues.; Thursday, May 3, 2007, 8:30 a.m.; Northeast Florida Regional Council, 6850 Belfort Oaks Place, Jacksonville, FL 32216
      • Hearing Meeting: Northeast Florida Regional Council, 6850 Belfort Oaks Place, Jacksonville, FL 32216
    • To discuss pending personnel, budget, and finance policy matters.; Thursday, May 3, 2007, 9:00 a.m.; Northeast Florida Regional Council, 6850 Belfort Oaks Place, Jacksonville, FL 32216
      • Hearing Meeting: Northeast Florida Regional Council, 6850 Belfort Oaks Place, Jacksonville, FL 32216
    • Monthly meeting. Notice is also given that two or more members of the Boards of County Commissioners, City/Town Councils/Commissions and other entities covered under Chapter 286, Florida Statutes, may attend and speak at the meeting. Individuals ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Northeast Florida Regional Council, 6850 Belfort Oaks Place, Jacksonville, FL 32216
  • East Central Florida Regional Planning Council
    • Regular Meeting of the East Central Florida Regional Planning Council. The Executive Committee will meet at 9:00 a.m., to review the meeting agenda.; Wednesday, April 18, 2007, 10:00 a.m.; 631 North Wymore Road, Suite 100, Maitland, Florida 32751 (...
      • Hearing Meeting: 631 North Wymore Road, Suite 100, Maitland, Florida 32751 (Please call (407)623-1075 to confirm date, time and place)
    • Regular quarterly meeting of the Local Emergency Planning Committee.; Friday, April 27, 2007, 10:00 a.m.; ECFRPC Offices, 631 North Wymore Road, Suite 100, Maitland, FL 32751 (Please call (407)623-1075 ext. 335 to confirm date, time, and place)
      • Hearing Meeting: ECFRPC Offices, 631 North Wymore Road, Suite 100, Maitland, FL 32751 (Please call (407)623-1075 ext. 335 to confirm date, time, and place)
• Commission for the Transportation Disadvantaged
  • Departmental
    • The Executive Committee of the Florida Commission for the Transportation Disadvantaged will hold a conference call to discuss legislative issues that affect the Transportation Disadvantaged Program. In accordance with the Americans with ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Conference Call: (850)414-4971, 1(866)374-3368 Ext. 4971 (toll free number), Commission Business Office, 2740 Centerview Drive, Suite 1A, Tallahassee, FL, (850)410-5700
    • The Executive Committee of the Florida Commission for the Transportation Disadvantaged will hold a conference call to discuss legislative issues that affect the Transportation Disadvantaged Program. In accordance with the Americans with ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Conference Call: (850)414-4971, 1(866)374-3368, Ext. 4971 (toll free number), Commission Business Office, 2740 Centerview Drive, Suite 1A, Tallahassee, FL, (850)410-5700
    • To select award winners for the 2007 Annual Technology and Training Conference and to discuss other business. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, persons in need of special accommodation to participate in the meeting or an ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Conference Call: (850)414-4971, 1(866)374-3368, Ext. 4971 (toll free number), Commission Business Office, 2740 Centerview Drive, Suite 1A, Tallahassee, FL, (850)410-5700
    • To recommend the distribution of capital equipment money and to discuss other business. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, persons in need of special accommodation to participate in the meeting or an agenda should contact Nikki ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Conference Call: (850)414-4971, 1(866)374-3368, Ext. 4971 (toll free number), Commission Business Office, 2740 Centerview Drive, Suite 1A, Tallahassee, FL, (850)410-5700
• 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 24, 2007, 9:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m. or soon thereafter; Department of Business and Professional Regulation, 1940 North Monroe Street, ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Department of Business and Professional Regulation, 1940 North Monroe Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32309, (850)488-0062
  • Board of Accountancy
    • The Probable Cause Panel will meet to conduct hearings on disciplinary matters. These meetings are closed to the public; however, there may be cases where probable cause was previously found which are to be reconsidered. The Board will meet to ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Sheraton Suites Tampa Airport, 4400 West Cypress Street, Tampa, FL 33607
  • Florida Real Estate Commission
    • 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 ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Division of Real Estate, Conference Room N901, North Tower, 400 West Robinson Street, Orlando, Florida 32801
• Department of Health
  • Division of Environmental Health
    • To discuss and guide current, proposed, and potential future onsite sewage research projects, in particular related to the Wekiva Study Area. The draft report for the field work portion of the project will be discussed, as well as updates on other ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Sylvan Lake Park, 845 Lake Markham Road, Sanford, FL 32771
• Department of Children and Families
  • Economic Self-Sufficiency Program
    • These conference calls will address the committees’ continued development of policy recommendations and work tasks to address the Council’s Strategic Plan to reduce the number of persons who may be facing homelessness in Florida.; 1st Tuesday, May 1,...
      • Hearing Meeting: Conference Call: 1(888)808-6959, Conference Code 9229760
    • Council will review and approve its 2007 Strategic Plan.; June 4, 2007, 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.; Key West at the Doubletree Grand Key Resort, 3990 S. Roosevelt Blvd., Key West, Florida 33040. For those who are unable to attend in person, access via a ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Key West at the Doubletree Grand Key Resort, 3990 S. Roosevelt Blvd., Key West, Florida 33040. For those who are unable to attend in person, access via a Conference Call is available by calling 1(888)808-6353, Conference Code Number 9229760.
  • Developmental Services Program
    • This meeting will focus on the results of the Resource Mapping Survey and refining the work plan of the committee.; May 18, 2007, 8:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.; 4030 Esplanade Way, Room 301, Tallahassee, Florida 32399
      • Hearing Meeting: 4030 Esplanade Way, Room 301, Tallahassee, Florida 32399
  • Family Safety and Preservation Program
    • Community-Based Care Alliance meeting.; Thursday, May 3, 2007; Thursday, June 7, 2007; Thursday, July 5, 2007; Thursday, August 2, 2007; Thursday, September 6, 2007; Thursday, October 4, 2007; Thursday, November 1, 2007; Thursday, December 6, 2007, ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Please contact Mary Lynn Smith with the Department of Children and Family Services at (239)338-1273 for the location of the Lee County Community Alliance Meetings, as the location rotates on a monthly basis.
  • Departmental
    • Alliance Meeting.; May 25, 2007, 8:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. ALLIANCE MEETING; United for Families, 10570 South Federal Highway, Suite 300, Port St. Lucie, Florida 34952
      • Hearing Meeting: United for Families, 10570 South Federal Highway, Suite 300, Port St. Lucie, Florida 34952
    • Executive Committee Meeting.; May 9, 2007, 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE; Clem C. Benton Bldg., Room 335, 337 North U.S. Highway #1, Fort Pierce, Florida 34950
      • Hearing Meeting: Clem C. Benton Bldg., Room 335, 337 North U.S. Highway #1, Fort Pierce, Florida 34950
• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • Departmental
    • General Business has been canceled. It will be rescheduled at a later date.; April 18, 2007, 10:00 a.m.; Toll-Free Call In Number: 1(877)540-9892, Participant Code: 833035, Florida Ports Council, 502 E. Jefferson Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32301
      • Hearing Meeting: Toll-Free Call In Number: 1(877)540-9892, Participant Code: 833035, Florida Ports Council, 502 E. Jefferson Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32301
    • The Board of Directors of the Florida Insurance Guaranty Association will meet regarding the regular business of the Association.; April 24, 2007, 11:00 a.m. (Eastern Time) – recessing as soon as business has been concluded; Marriott Tampa Airport ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Marriott Tampa Airport Hotel, Tampa, Florida
    • New Tenants.; Wednesday, April 25, 2007, 12:30 p.m.; The Incubator Conference Room, 3701 FAU Blvd., Suite 210
      • Hearing Meeting: The Incubator Conference Room, 3701 FAU Blvd., Suite 210
    • Florida Patient Safety Corporation, Executive Committee; Tuesday, May 1, 2007, 9:00 a.m.; To access the call, dial: 1(866)200-9760, Participant PIN 8938936#
      • Hearing Meeting: To access the call, dial: 1(866)200-9760, Participant PIN 8938936#
    • NOTICE OF CANCELLATION – The Florida Patient Safety Corporation, Health Care Provider Advisory Committee; Wednesday, June 20, 2007, 12:00 Noon;
      • Hearing Meeting: 6/20/2007
    • The FWCJUA Safety Committee agenda topics will include approval of the minutes and Cause, Frequency and Severity Analysis.; April 26, 2007, 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
    • To discuss and approve the VISIT FLORIDA Business Plan and Budget for FY 2007-2008.; Wednesday, May 2, 2007, 9:00 a.m. Meeting: VISIT FLORIDA Board of Directors; VISIT FLORIDA Corporate Offices, 661 East Jefferson Street, Tallahassee, FL 32301, (...
      • Hearing Meeting: VISIT FLORIDA Corporate Offices, 661 East Jefferson Street, Tallahassee, FL 32301, (850)488-5607
    • To conduct the regular business of the council. COMMITTEE AND TASK FORCE MEETINGS: Please note that committees and task forces of the Florida Independent Living Council will meet at various times throughout the year to carry out the work of the ...
      • Hearing Meeting: University of South Florida, 4202 East Fowler Ave., Tampa, Florida 33620
    • Regular meetings to discuss technical and administrative issues related to the District’s activities.; May 14, 2007, 12:00 Noon; June 11, 2007, 4:00 p.m.; Leon County Agricultural Extension Office, 615 Paul Russell Road, Tallahassee, Florida 32301
      • Hearing Meeting: Leon County Agricultural Extension Office, 615 Paul Russell Road, Tallahassee, Florida 32301
    • To provide update on training classes and any other issues involving the Region.; June 13, 2007, 10:00 a.m.; Indian River Academy, Room 141, 5900 Tedder Road, Fort Pierce, Florida
      • Hearing Meeting: Indian River Academy, Room 141, 5900 Tedder Road, Fort Pierce, Florida

7. Notices of Petitions and Dispositions Regarding Declaratory Stat

• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Division of Alcoholic Beverages and Tobacco
    • Charles E. Bailes III d/b/a ABC Fine Wine & Spirits.; Whether distributors may provide in-store servicing of distilled spirits to retailers under section 561.424, Florida Statutes.
• Department of Corrections
  • Departmental
    • Monte R. Adams, DC# 914886.; The petition seeks the agency’s opinion and interpretation as to the applicability of Rule 33-601.210(4)(c), Florida Administrative Code as it applies to the petitioner.
    • Monte R. Adams, DC# 914886; On April 10, 2007, the Department issued a Final Order disposing of the petition because the petitioner lacked standing.
• Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles
  • Division of Motor Vehicles
    • James M. Barclay, Esquire,; Petitioner Toyota Tsusho American, Inc., is not prohibited from owning and operating Subaru automobile dealerships in the State of Florida by §320.645, Fla. Stat. (2006).
• Department of Financial Services
  • Division of State Fire Marshal
    • Stephen M. Hodge, Case #87041.; The Declaratory Statement concludes that the local authority having jurisdiction can require the correction of fire safety deficiencies and can require compensation for fire safety inspections.

8. Notices Regarding Bids, Proposals and Purchasing

• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • Early Learning Coalition of North Florida
    • Other Agencies and Organizations, Early Learning Coalition of Putnam & St. Johns Counties
• Department of Health
  • Division of Administration
    • Department of Health, Division of Administration
    • Department of Health, Division of Administration
• Florida Housing Finance Corporation
  • Departmental
    • Florida Housing Finance Corporation, Departmental
• Water Management Districts
  • Suwannee River Water Management District
    • Water Management Districts, Suwannee River Water Management District
• Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
  • Division of Administration
    • Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Division of Administration
• Regional Transportation Authorities
  • South Florida Regional Transportation Authority
    • Regional Transportation Authorities, South Florida Regional Transportation Authority
• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • Sarasota Memorial Health Care System
    • Other Agencies and Organizations, Sarasota Memorial Health Care System
• Department of Education
  • University of Florida
    • Department of Education, University of Florida
• Department of Corrections
  • Departmental
    • Department of Corrections, Departmental

9. Miscellaneous

• Department of Health
  • Board of Nursing
    • Department of Health, Board of Nursing
    • Department of Health, Board of Nursing
    • Department of Health, Board of Nursing
    • Department of Health, Board of Nursing
    • Department of Health, Board of Nursing
• Agency for Health Care Administration
  • Health Facility and Agency Licensing
    • Emergency Care
• Department of Transportation
  • Departmental
    • Department of Transportation, Departmental
• Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles
  • Division of Motor Vehicles
    • Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles, Division of Motor Vehicles
    • Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles, Division of Motor Vehicles
    • Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles, Division of Motor Vehicles
    • Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles, Division of Motor Vehicles
• Regional Planning Councils
  • Northeast Florida Regional Planning Council
    • Regional Planning Councils, Northeast Florida Regional Planning Council
• Department of Environmental Protection
  • Office of the Secretary
    • Department of Environmental Protection, Office of the Secretary
• 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
  • Certificate of Need
    • Agency for Health Care Administration, Certificate of Need
• Department of Health
  • Board of Nursing
    • Department of Health, Board of Nursing
    • Department of Health, Board of Nursing
• Department of Financial Services
  • FSC - Financial Institution Regulation
    • Department of Financial Services, FSC - Financial Institution Regulation