Vol. 34, No. 17 (04/25/2008)

1. Notices of Development of Proposed Rules and Negotiated Rulemaking

• Public Service Commission
  • Departmental
    • The revised rule in Rule 25-9.001, F.A.C., clarifies what rules apply to local exchange telecommunications companies. The revised rule in Rule 25-9.034, F.A.C., would expressly provide that the rule does not apply to agreements entered into by ...
    • The purposes of the rule amendments are to delete any provisions that are obsolete; to create a market test which, if met, would provide for streamlined regulation in which 53 rules would not apply; to clarify when the rule applies only to rate-of-...
• Department of State
  • Division of Elections
    • The primary purpose of the proposed new rule is to implement law regarding third-party voter registration organizations consistent with the requirements of Chapters 2005-278 and 2007-30, Laws of Florida.
• Public Service Commission
  • Departmental
    • The rule revision would clarify that the rules in Chapter 25-14, F.A.C., do not apply to competitive local exchange companies or price regulated local exchange companies. Docket No. 080159-TP.
• Water Management Districts
  • Southwest Florida Water Management District
    • To make more consistent the year-round water conservation regulations relating to landscape irrigation among the District, the St. Johns River Water Management District and the South Florida Water Management District. Consistency of regulations will ...
• Department of Health
  • Board of Physical Therapy Practice
    • The Board proposes the rule amendment to add another way for courses to be approved by the Board.
    • The Board proposes the rule amendment for consideration of the requirements for reactivation of an inactive or retired license.
• Department of Juvenile Justice
  • Residential Services
    • The amendments update and clarify various portions of the rule governing the operation of residential commitment programs as follows: The amendments expand the scope of the rule to cover sex offender programs. They add and revise definitions, ...
• Department of Health
  • Board of Optometry
    • To add an additional violation for which a citation is an appropriate penalty.
    • Examination Requirements for Optometry Clinical Examination defines areas that must be covered by the examination and also identifies the exact percentage of items that should be devoted to each area. Both stipulations are intended to reflect the ...
• Department of State
  • Division of Elections
    • The proposed rule is to implement Section 8 of Chapter 2007-30, Laws of Florida, which becomes effective July 1, 2008. The law requires a county or other local canvassing board to conduct after certification of an election a manual public audit of a ...
    • The purpose of the amendments to the rule is to clarify the criteria or standards for determining whether a voter has clearly indicated his or her choice on a ballot for purposes of a manual recount or other event requiring such determination. The ...
• Department of Health
  • Division of Medical Quality Assurance
    • To update the rule to inform of consequences of noncompliance after renewal or citation.
• Department of State
  • Division of Elections
    • The primary purpose of the proposed new rule is to formalize the uniform content and format in which certain reports or data required under the Florida Election Code are currently submitted by the supervisors of elections on such matters as voting ...
    • The changes proposed are to the polling place procedures manual, DS-DE 11, incorporated by reference in the rule, and which is used as a guide for poll workers during the early voting period and election day. The changes are necessary to effectuate ...

2. Proposed Rules

• Department of Elder Affairs
  • Federal Aging Programs
    • This rule amendment involves Adult Day Care Centers. The purpose of the proposed rule amendment is to comply with Sections 408.809 and 429.919, F.S., regarding background screening requirements for staff working in adult day care centers.
      • Due of Comment: 5/16/2008
• Department of Environmental Protection
  • Beaches and Coastal Systems
    • Laws of Florida Chapter 2007-99 amended Chapter 161.085 of the Florida Statutes relating to rigid coastal armoring structures in order to provide criteria to permit sand-filled geotextile containers used as the core of reconstructed dune. This led ...
      • Due of Comment: 5/16/2008
• Department of Transportation
  • Departmental
    • A new Part VI Tourist-Oriented Directional Signs is being adopted to implement provisions of Section 479.262, F.S. In addition to adding the new requirements for TODS on the State Highway System, there are some required amendments to Part I, ...
      • Due of Comment: 5/16/2008
    • The amendment to Rule Chapter 14-90, F.A.C., removes obsolete subsections which contained language specifically referring to standards to be used on or before July 1, 2006.
      • Due of Comment: 5/16/2008
• Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
  • Division of Agricultural Environmental Services
    • The purpose and effect of the proposed rule amendment is to increase license renewal fees to the maximum allowed by statute.
      • Due of Comment: 5/16/2008
• Department of Health
  • Office of Statewide Research
    • The purpose of this rule is to provide an application mechanism and fee schedule requesting IRB review pursuant to the provisions of Section 381.86(5), F.S.
      • Due of Comment: 5/16/2008
• Department of Corrections
  • Departmental
    • The purpose and effect of the proposed rule is to address those situations when, on the same shift, an inmate resumes disruption after the camera operator has left the area. The rule provides for deference to the judgment of the supervisor as to ...
      • Due of Comment: 5/16/2008
    • The purpose and effect of the proposed rule is to clarify the rule language and provide consistency regarding canteen purchases and the property allowed for inmates in confinement.
      • Due of Comment: 5/16/2008
• Department of Environmental Protection
  • Beaches and Coastal Systems
    • Laws of Florida Chapter 2007-99 amended Chapter 161.085 of the Florida Statutes relating to rigid coastal armoring structures in order to provide criteria to permit sand-filled geotextile containers used as the core of a reconstructed dune. This led ...
      • Due of Comment: 5/16/2008
• Department of Health
  • Division of Medical Quality Assurance
    • The Department proposes to promulgate a new rule to address the creation and content of counterfeit-resistant prescription blanks in accordance with Section 893.065, Florida Statutes (2007).
      • Due of Comment: 5/16/2008
• State Board of Administration
  • Departmental
    • This rule is promulgated to implement Section 215.555, Florida Statutes, regarding the Florida Hurricane Catastrophe Fund, for the 2008-2009 contract year.
      • Due of Comment: 5/16/2008

3. Notices of Changes, Corrections and Withdrawals

• Public Service Commission
  • Departmental
    • Water Treatment Plant Used and Useful Calculation
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Board of Employee Leasing Companies
    • Requirements for Evidence of Workers' Compensation Coverage
• Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission
  • Marine Fisheries
    • Purpose and Intent, Definitions, Gear: Traps, Buoys, Identification Requirements, Prohibited Devices, Other Prohibitions, Slipper Lobster; Prohibitions Relating to Eggbearing Slipper Lobster, Trap Reduction Schedule
• Department of Children and Families
  • Economic Self-Sufficiency Program
    • Citizenship, Family-Related Medicaid Eligibility Determination Process, Family-Related Medicaid General Eligibility Criteria
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Division of Pari-Mutuel Wagering
    • Incorporated and Approved Forms
• State Board of Administration
  • Departmental
    • Reimbursement Contract, Procedures to Determine Ineligibility for Participation in the Florida Hurricane Catastrophe Fund and to Determine Exemption from Participation in the Florida Hurricane Catastrophe Fund, Revenue Bonds Issued Pursuant to ...

4. Petitions and Dispositions Regarding Rule Variance or Waiver

• Department of Law Enforcement
  • Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission
    • permanent waiver of Rule 11B-27.00212(14), F.A.C., and CJSTC form 86A, from Michael Christoff. Petitioner wishes to waive that portion of the rule and form that requires officers to shoot from the 15 yard line at a B21E target or equivalent as ...
• Water Management Districts
  • South Florida Water Management District
    • Variance (Application 080402-21, Permit 36-05292-P) from Riviera HFAH LLC for a project known as Rivera Marina, located in Lee County, Section 13, Township 44 South, Range 24 East. The petition seeks relief from Section 373.414, F.S., Chapter 40E-4....
• Department of Health
  • Board of Pharmacy
    • Ravichandran Sokkan, 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 ...
    • Sandip J. Patel, 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 ...
    • Deepakkumar Shah, 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 ...
    • Saurin C. Modi, 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 ...
    • Tency P. Meleth, 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 ...
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Division of Hotels and Restaurants
    • NOTICE WAS HEREBY GIVEN that on March 18, 2008, for a Petition for an Emergency Variance for Chapter 61C-1.004(1) (a), 61C-1.004 (1) (d) and 61C-4.010 (6) Florida Administrative Codes (F.A.C.s) from Sara’s Hershey Ice Cream located in St. Petersburg....
• Department of Health
  • Division of Environmental Health
    • variance from Rule 64E-2.002(1), from Anais Cadalzo Abreu. The Petition requests a variance from the rule that defines “approved program” due to the date that the program from which she graduated is anticipated to meet the parameters of the rule. ...
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Division of Hotels and Restaurants
    • for an Emergency Variance for Chapter 61C-4.010(7); Florida Administrative Code from Galley Catering LLC located in Davie. The above referenced F.A.C. states that all bathrooms shall be of easy and convenient access to both patrons and employees… ...
• Department of Environmental Protection
  • Beaches and Coastal Systems
    • a variance, pursuant to section 120.542, Florida Statutes, and Rule 28-104, F.A.C. , from Rules 62B-33.002, (18), (19), F.A.C., which defines "eligible structures" and "emergency protection", and from 62B-33.0051(1)(a)1, F.A.C., which provides the ...
• Department of Health
  • Board of Hearing Aid Specialists
    • The Board of Hearing Aid Specialists hereby gives notice of the issuance of an Order regarding the Petition for Variance or Waiver for Rick Stegbauer. The Notice of Petition for Variance or Waiver was published in Volume 34, No. 08, of the February ...
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Division of Hotels and Restaurants
    • an Emergency Variance for Chapter 61C-4.010(7); Florida Administrative Code from Big Tomato 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, ...
    • a Routine Variance for Chapter 61C-4.010(7); Florida Administrative Code from Heavenly Treasures and Angel Tea Room located in Dade City. The above referenced F.A.C. states …each public food service establishment shall maintain a minimum of one ...
  • Board of Accountancy
    • Kenneth R. Walters, seeking a variance from Rule 61H1-33.006(2), Florida Administrative Code, which requires that an applicant for reactivation demonstrate successful completion of the required number of continuing professional education hours.
  • Division of Hotels and Restaurants
    • a Routine Variance for Chapter 61C-4.010(7); Florida Administrative Code from Socris Grill Restaurant located in Miami. The above referenced F.A.C. states …each public food service establishment shall maintain a minimum of one public bathroom for ...

5. Notices of Meetings, Workshops and Public Hearings

• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • William W. "Bill" Hinkley Center for Solid and Hazardous Waste Management
    • The Research Selection Committee will meet to hear presentations from selected researchers and to fomulate a funding recommendation. Please contact the Center directly at 352/392-6264 for the meeting location and agenda.; May 8th, 2008 8 a.m. - 5 p....
      • Hearing Meeting: Gainesville, Florida
• Department of Health
  • Board of Osteopathic Medicine
    • Regular Board business; Saturday, May 17, 2008 at 9:00 a.m., or shortly thereafter, Sunday, May 18, 2008 at 9:00 a.m., or shortly thereafter.; Florida Hotel and Conference Center, 1500 Sand Lake Road, Orlando, FL 32809, Phone (407) 859-1500.
      • Hearing Meeting: Florida Hotel and Conference Center, 1500 Sand Lake Road, Orlando, FL 32809, Phone (407) 859-1500.
    • To review those cases on which a determination of existence of probable cause has already been made.; Thursday, May 15, 2008, commencing at 10:00 am or soon thereafter.; Conference Call Number: 888-808-6959, Conference Code: 2454587
      • Hearing Meeting: Conference Call Number: 888-808-6959, Conference Code: 2454587
  • Board of Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology
    • To conduct general business of the Board; Thursday, May 22, 2008 commencing at 9:00 a.m. or soon thereafter.; Buena Vista Suites, 8203 Would Center Drive, Orlando, FL 32821, Phone (407) 238-8000
      • Hearing Meeting: Buena Vista Suites, 8203 Would Center Drive, Orlando, FL 32821, Phone (407) 238-8000
• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • Broward Soil and Water Conservation District
    • This is a regular meeting of the Baord of Supervisors, Broward Soil and Water Conservation District. Topics to be discussed include, but are not limited to, Watershed Improvement District, Beach Revegetation and Chapter 582, F.S.; May 7, 2008, 5:00 ...
      • Hearing Meeting: 6191 Orange Drive, Suite 6181-P, Davie, FL 33314
  • Blackwater Soil and Water Conservation District
    • General District business.; May 8, 2008, June 5, 2008 at 7:30 a.m.; 6285 Dogwood Dr. Milton, FL 32570
      • Hearing Meeting: 6285 Dogwood Dr. Milton, FL 32570
  • William W. "Bill" Hinkley Center for Solid and Hazardous Waste Management
    • The Research Selection Committee will meet to hear proposal presentations and formulate a funding recommendation. Please contact the Hinkley Center at 352/392-6264 for exact location and time.; May 14, 2008; Orlando
      • Hearing Meeting: Orlando
    • The Hinkley Center Advisory Board will hold a meeting of its members 8:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. For the exact location or for additional information, please contact the Center at 352/392-6264.; May 15, 2008; Orlando
      • Hearing Meeting: Orlando
• Department of Environmental Protection
  • Departmental
    • to take public testimony on all Florida Forever land acquisition projects and new proposals as follows.; Monday, May 5, 2008 at 6:00 PM; Brevard City Commission Chambers 555 South Washington Avenue Titusville, FL 32796
      • Hearing Meeting: Brevard City Commission Chambers 555 South Washington Avenue Titusville, FL 32796
• 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 14, 2008, 9am; Florida Parole Commission, 2601 Blair ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Florida Parole Commission, 2601 Blair Stone Road., Bldg., Tallahassee, FL 32399-2450
• Department of Citrus
  • Departmental
    • The Council will meet to hear reports on mechanical harvesting, robotics and CMNP registration, and to discuss any other matters which might relate to this council.; Tuesday, May 6, 2008, 10:00 a.m.; Florida's Natural Grove House, 20160 Highway 27, ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Florida's Natural Grove House, 20160 Highway 27, Lake Wales, FL 33853
• Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
  • Division of Administration
    • The 3:00 pm meeting is for the various committees of the authority. The 5:30 pm meeting is a full board meeting to discuss general authority business.; Wednesday, May 14, 2008, 3:00 pm and 5:30 pm; Golden Ocala, 8300 NW 31st Lane Rd, Ocala, Florida ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Golden Ocala, 8300 NW 31st Lane Rd, Ocala, Florida 34482 (352) 622-0100
• Department of Management Services
  • Commission on Human Relations
    • This meeting will be held to deliberate cases that have come before the Commission for determination.; Thursday, May 22, 2008 at 9:00am. The phone number to contact is 888-808-6959, when prompted enter the VCS Conference Code 1021548, followed by ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Florida Commission on Human Relations
• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • Citizens Property Insurance Corporation
    • Items of discussion include, but are not limited to, business before the committee.; Thursday, April 30, 2008 at 8:00 am.; Dial in: (866) 526 - 0550.
      • Hearing Meeting: Dial in: (866) 526 - 0550.
    • Items of discussion include, but are not limited to, business before the committee.; Wednesday, April 30, 2008 at 12:30 pm.; Crowne Plaza Orlando Airport 5555 Hazeltine National Drive Orlando, FL 32812
      • Hearing Meeting: Crowne Plaza Orlando Airport 5555 Hazeltine National Drive Orlando, FL 32812
• Board of Trustees of The Internal Improvement Trust Fund
  • Departmental
    • The purpose is to receive public comment on the draft Mosquito Lagoon Aquatic Preserve Management Plan. The Mosquito Lagoon Aquatic Preserve Advisory Committee will be participating. A copy of the draft plan will be available for viewing starting ...
      • Hearing Meeting: New Smyrna Beach Regional Library, 1001 S. Dixie Freeway, New Smyrna Beach, FL 32168
• Department of Children and Families
  • Departmental
    • Lee County Community Alliance Meeting. The Florida Department of Children and Families announces the following Circuit 20 Community Based Care Alliance Meetings to which all interested persons are invited.; Friday May 30, 2008, Friday July 25, 2008, ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Lee County Human Services, 2440 Thompson Street. Fort Myers, Florida.
• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • Florida Workers' Compensation Joint Underwriting Association, Inc
    • Agenda topics will include an annual review of the FWCJUA’s Market Assistance Plan; and a review of Committee duties.; May 2, 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.
• Department of Revenue
  • Property Tax Oversight Program
    • PURPOSE: This public workshop is being held to receive comments and suggestions on any issues relating to the local value adjustment board process, including, but not limited to: A) Current value adjustment board procedures and suggestions for ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Orlando Public Library, Albertson Room, 101 East Central Blvd., Orlando, Florida
• Department of Education
  • Departmental
    • The Administration for the Business Enterprises Program will discuss: Selection Panel appointment of an alternate member and og topics as needed. The State Committee of Vendors will present reports form their subcommittees: General Topics and ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Embassy Suites – South, 8978 International Drive, Orlando, Florida, Room Reservations – 407-352-1400
• Department of Elder Affairs
  • Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program
    • Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program, East Central Florida District Council Business; May 1, 2008 at 12 p.m.; 988 Woodcock Rd., Meeting located in the building conference room
      • Hearing Meeting: 988 Woodcock Rd., Meeting located in the building conference room
    • Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program, North Dade District Council Business; May 8, 2008 at 10:30 a.m.; North Miami Beach Public Library located at 1601 N.E. 164th St., North Miami Beach, Florida 33162
      • Hearing Meeting: North Miami Beach Public Library located at 1601 N.E. 164th St., North Miami Beach, Florida 33162
    • Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program, District Council Business; May 15, 2008 at 10:00 a.m.; 7601 Little Rd., New Port Richey, Florida
      • Hearing Meeting: 7601 Little Rd., New Port Richey, Florida
    • Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program, Broward County District Council Business; May 13, 2008 at 1:00 p.m.; 1400 West Commercial Blvd., 2nd Floor, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309
      • Hearing Meeting: 1400 West Commercial Blvd., 2nd Floor, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309
    • Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program Mid & S. Pinellas District Council Business; May 15, 2008 at 1:00 p.m.; 11351 Ulmerton Rd., Ste. #303, Rm. #136, Largo, Florida 33778
      • Hearing Meeting: 11351 Ulmerton Rd., Ste. #303, Rm. #136, Largo, Florida 33778
• Water Management Districts
  • South Florida Water Management District
    • A Public Meeting of the Water Resources Advisory Commission (WRAC) regarding water resources protection, water supply and flood protection issues. The public is advised that it is possible that one or more members of the Governing Board of the South ...
      • Hearing Meeting: SFWMD, B-1 Auditorium, 3301 Gun Club Road, West Palm Beach, FL 33406
• Department of Elder Affairs
  • Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program
    • Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program North Central Florida District Council Business; May 15, 2008 at 12:30 p.m.; 4200 90th N.W., 90th Blvd., Gainesville, Florida 32606
      • Hearing Meeting: 4200 90th N.W., 90th Blvd., Gainesville, Florida 32606
• Executive Office of the Governor
  • Departmental
    • To approve formula funding recommendations. Please note that this meeting had been previously noticed to take place on May 7, 2008 at 11:00 a.m. (notice #5286323).; Wednesday, May 7, 2008, 12:15 p.m.; via Conference Call 888-808-6959
      • Hearing Meeting: via Conference Call 888-808-6959
• Department of Elder Affairs
  • Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program
    • Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program, First Coast South District Council Business; May 12, 2008 at 8:30 a.m.; 210 N. Palmetto , Suite # 403, Daytona Beach, Florida 32114
      • Hearing Meeting: 210 N. Palmetto , Suite # 403, Daytona Beach, Florida 32114
• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • Taylor County Soil and Water Conservation District
    • Continuation of Annual Plan development; Monday, April 28, 2008 at 3pm; Meeting room, Hampton Hotel, Hwy 19S
      • Hearing Meeting: Meeting room, Hampton Hotel, Hwy 19S
  • Clay Soil and Water Conservation District
    • General monthly meeting; Monday, May 5, 2008 at 1:00 pm; Clay County Extension Office, 2463 State Road 16 West, Green Cove Springs, FL 32043
      • Hearing Meeting: Clay County Extension Office, 2463 State Road 16 West, Green Cove Springs, FL 32043
• Department of State
  • Division of Elections
    • Pursuant to section 105.041(2)(b)1., Florida Statutes, the Director, Division of Elections, shall determine by lot the order that the names of candidates for circuit judge shall be listed on the ballot for the primary election to be held on August ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Division of Elections Conference Room, 3d Floor, R.A. Gray Building, 500 S. Bronough Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0250
• Department of Transportation
  • Departmental
    • This is a monthly meeting of the Commercial Motor Vehicle Review Board for the purpose of reviewing penalties imposed upon any vehicle or person under the provisions of Chapter 316, Florida Statutes, relating to weights imposed on the highway by the ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Holiday Inn Express, 9402 Corporate Lake Drive, Tampa, Florida
• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • Florida Workers' Compensation Joint Underwriting Association, Inc
    • The agenda will include the public oral interviews, if any, of the RFQ respondents and the selection of the respondent to be recommended to the FWCJUA Board of Governors for the FWCJUA’s reinsurance intermediary.; May 22, 2008, beginning at 9:00 a.m....
      • Hearing Meeting: FWCJUA Office located at 6003 Honore Avenue, Suite 204, Sarasota, FL 34238. Please enter through suite 203.
• Water Management Districts
  • Suwannee River Water Management District
    • The regular monthly Board of Directors meeting date has been changed from May 8 to May 1. The location has been changed to the R.O. Ranch. Monthly Board of Directors meeting to discuss the development of the equestrian facilities on Suwannee River ...
      • Hearing Meeting: R.O. Ranch, Cooks Hammock, Florida
• Department of Environmental Protection
  • Departmental
    • Presentation and discussion of the proposed management plan for Sebastian Inlet State Park. A copy of the management plan will be available at Sebastian Inlet State Park for review. Electronic versions of the plan are available upon request by ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Melbourne Beach Community Center, 509 Ocean Avenue, Melbourne Beach, Florida 32951
    • Presentation and discussion of the proposed management plan for Sebastian Inlet State Park with the DEP Advisory Group.; Wednesday, May 14, 2008, 9:00 a.m.; Sebastian Inlet State Park, Administration Office, 9700 South A1A, Melbourne Beach, Florida ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Sebastian Inlet State Park, Administration Office, 9700 South A1A, Melbourne Beach, Florida 32951
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Construction Industry Licensing Board
    • Final disciplinary action related to case numbers 2005-031745 and 2005-035401, involving Christopher A. Vitale, Respondent.; Thursday, May 8, 2008 at 10:00 a.m., or soon thereafter.; Via Telephone Conference Call. To connect, dial (888) 808-6959, ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Via Telephone Conference Call. To connect, dial (888) 808-6959, Conference Code: 4879516.
• Department of Management Services
  • Departmental
    • To discuss issues related to the E911 State Plan Operational and Technical Committees. Two (2) or more E911 Board Members may be in attendance.; May 20, 2008 9:00 a.m. until conclusion of business; Hyatt Hotel, Tampa, Florida
      • Hearing Meeting: Hyatt Hotel, Tampa, Florida
• Public Service Commission
  • Departmental
    • 080148; Monday, May 12, 2008; Room 148
      • Hearing Meeting: Room 148
• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • Florida Workers' Compensation Joint Underwriting Association, Inc
    • The agenda for this meeting will include the public oral interviews, if any, of the RFP respondents and the selection of the respondent deemed most qualified by the Evaluation Committee to be recommended to the FWCJUA Board of Governors for the ...
      • Hearing Meeting: FWCJUA Office located at 6003 Honore Avenue, Suite 204, Sarasota, FL 34238. Please enter through suite 203
• Regional Planning Councils
  • Central Florida Regional Planning Council
    • Regular monthly meeting of the Council and/or it's Executive Committee.; May 14, 2008, 9:30 a.m.; Turner Agri-Civic Center 2250 NE Roan Street Arcadia, FL 34266
      • Hearing Meeting: Turner Agri-Civic Center 2250 NE Roan Street Arcadia, FL 34266
    • Regular Bi-Monthly meeting of the LEPC and it's Sub-Committees, to discuss the provision of the Emergency Planning and Community Right to Know Program.; May 7, 2008, 9:30 a.m.; Golden Corral Restaurant, 700 S. Parrott Avenue, Okeechobee, FL 34972
      • Hearing Meeting: Golden Corral Restaurant, 700 S. Parrott Avenue, Okeechobee, FL 34972
• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • Ochlockonee River Soil & Water Conservation District
    • Regular monthly meetings to discuss technical and administrative issues related to the District’s activities. The agenda for the meeting will be available at least seven days prior to the meeting.; May 5, 2008 and June 2, 2008. All meetings are at ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Leon County Agricultural Extension Office, 615 Paul Russell Road, Tallahassee FL 32301
• Agency for Health Care Administration
  • Health Facility and Agency Licensing
    • Discuss applications submitted to the Panel on Excellence in Long Term Care for the Gold Seal and other matters as determined necessary.; May 7, 2008 at 9:00AM; Conference call #888-808-6959; Code: 8504149707
      • Hearing Meeting: Conference call #888-808-6959; Code: 8504149707
• Water Management Districts
  • South Florida Water Management District
    • Quarterly meeting of the Everglades Technical Oversight Committee (TOC); Quarterly meeting of the Everglades Technical Oversight Committee (TOC). May 20, 2008 10:00 a.m.; South Florida Water Management District Headquarters, 3301 Gun Club Road, ...
      • Hearing Meeting: South Florida Water Management District Headquarters, 3301 Gun Club Road, West Palm Beach, FL 33406
  • Southwest Florida Water Management District
    • Discussion of task force business for the Hernando County Task Force of the Citrus/Hernando Waterways Restoration Council. Hernando County residents are encouraged to attend and provide suggestions for restoration projects to enhance fish and ...
      • Hearing Meeting: East Hernando Branch Library, 6457 Windmere Road, Brooksville, Florida 34602
• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • Tampa Bay Estuary Program
    • The Tampa Bay Estuary Program has scheduled two stakeholder workshops to continue development of regional fertilizer guidelines for the Tampa Bay area.; Thursday, May 1, 1:30 pm – 4:30 pm and, Friday, May 30, 9 am – 12:00 pm.; Tampa Bay Regional ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Tampa Bay Regional Planning Council 4000 Gateway Centre Blvd., Suite 100 Pinellas Park, Florida 33782
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Barbers' Board
    • General meeting of the board to conduct regular business.; Monday, May 19, 2008, at 9:00 or soon thereafter.; The Florida Hotel and Conference Center, 1500 Sand Lake Road, Orlando, Florida 32809.
      • Hearing Meeting: The Florida Hotel and Conference Center, 1500 Sand Lake Road, Orlando, Florida 32809.
• Regional Planning Councils
  • North Central Florida Regional Planning Council
    • To conduct the regular business of the Finance Committee of the North Central Florida Regional Planning Council.; May 8, 2008 at 12:00 p.m.; North Central Florida Regional Planning Council Office, 2009 NW 67 Place, Gainesville, Florida.
      • Hearing Meeting: North Central Florida Regional Planning Council Office, 2009 NW 67 Place, Gainesville, Florida.
• Water Management Districts
  • St. Johns River Water Management District
    • NOTICE OF CANCELLATION On April 18, 2008, the St. Johns River Water Management District published a Notice of Proposed Rule Development in the Florida Administrative Weekly, Volume 34, Number 16, to amend Rule 40C-2.042, F.A.C., and the Applicant’...
      • Hearing Meeting: Seminole County Commission Chambers, 1101 East First Street, Sanford, FL 32771. DATE AND TIME: May 8, 2008, 10:00 a.m. until 12:00 noon. PLACE: Indian River County Commission Chambers, 1801 27th Street, Building A, Vero Beach FL 32960. DATE AND TIME: May 21, 2008, 10:00 a.m. until 12:00 noon. PLACE: Lake County Commission Chambers, 315 West Main St., Tavares, FL 32778. DATE AND TIME: May 28, 2008, 10:00 a.m. until 12:00 noon. PLACE: Department of Environmental Protection, 7825 Baymeadows Way, Rooms A and B, Jacksonville, FL 32256.
• Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
  • Division of Marketing and Development
    • the purpose of the meeting is to conduct general business of the Florida Peanut Advisory Council. ; Thursday, May 15, 2008 from 11 AM to 1 PM Eastern Standard Time.; Local number: 850-617-7630, or 1-800 number: 866-543-7534, or Outside the US: ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Local number: 850-617-7630, or 1-800 number: 866-543-7534, or Outside the US: 850-617-7630, or Siemens number: 7630. Conference Call pin number is 8051.
    • This meeting is for general business and budget planning for the 2008 / 2009 Fiscal Year.; May 5, 2008 from 2:30 PM until 5:30 PM and May 6, 2008 from 9 AM until 2 PM; The Center for Viticulture Sciences and Small Fruit Research, Florida A & M ...
      • Hearing Meeting: The Center for Viticulture Sciences and Small Fruit Research, Florida A & M University, 6505 Mahan Road, Tallahassee, Florida 32317. 850.599.3996
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Construction Industry Licensing Board
    • Committee, disciplinary actions and general session meetings of the Board.; Wednesday, May 14, 2008, at 2:00 p.m.; Thursday, May 15, 2008, at 8:30 a.m.; and Friday, May 16, 2008, at 8:30 a.m.; Embassy Suites Orlando - North, 225 Shorecrest Drive, ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Embassy Suites Orlando - North, 225 Shorecrest Drive, Altamonte Springs, Florida, 32701.
  • Florida Real Estate Appraisal Board
    • To conduct a private meeting to review cases to determine probable cause and to conduct a public meeting to review cases where probable cause was previously found. All or part of this meeting may be conducted as a teleconference in order to permit ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Division of Real Estate, Conference Room N901, North Tower; 400 West Robinson Street, Orlando, FL 32801
  • Electrical Contractors' Licensing Board
    • May 14, 2008 - 4:00 p.m. - Probable Cause Panel (Portions closed to the public) May 15, 2008 - 8:30 a.m. - Disciplinary Heraings and General Business May 16, 2008 - 8:30 a.m. - General Business; May 14, 2008 - 4:00 p.m., May 15, 2008 - 8:30 a.m. ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Hilton Dayton Beach Oceanfront Resort, 100 N. Atlantic Avenue, Daytona Beach, FL 32118
• Agency for Health Care Administration
  • Medicaid
    • This is a meeting of the Hemophilia Medical Advisory Panel (HMAP) formed to assist with the Agency’s Comprehensive Hemophilia Disease Management Programs. Business is to review the implementation of the Comprehensive Hemophilia Disease Management ...
      • Hearing Meeting: AHCA Building #3, HSD Conference Room 2215, 2727 Mahan Drive, Tallahassee, Florida 32308. Any person interested in participating by telephone may dial in number 1(888) 808-6959, Conference Code: 8509227337
• 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 homelessness in Florida. ; Committee: Executive Monday, May 5, 2008, and Monday,...
      • Hearing Meeting: Conference Call 1-888-808-6959, code 9229760
• Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
  • Departmental
    • Old and New Business; May 8, 2008 at 10:00 a.m.; Florida State Fairgrounds in Tampa, FL
      • Hearing Meeting: Florida State Fairgrounds in Tampa, FL
• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • Ounce of Prevention Fund of Florida
    • The Commission on Marriage and Family Support Initiatives announces the following meetings of the commission to which all persons are invited to attend. MEETING TYPE: General Commission Meeting DATE AND TIME: Thursday, May 8, 2008 from 1:00 p.m. ...
      • Hearing Meeting: University of Central (UCF) Florida Teaching Academy, 4000 Central Florida Blvd., Orlando, FL 32816
  • Florida Birth-Related Neurological Injury Compensation Association
    • Medical Advisory Committee; May, 16, 2008 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm; The Crowne Plaza West Palm Beach 1601 Belvedere Road West Palm Beach, FL 33406 561-689-6400 - T
      • Hearing Meeting: The Crowne Plaza West Palm Beach 1601 Belvedere Road West Palm Beach, FL 33406 561-689-6400 - T
• Commission for the Transportation Disadvantaged
  • Departmental
    • To review grant applications and provide grant award recommendations.; Thursday, May 15, 2008 10:00 am-until completion; Commission Business Office, Rhyne Building 2740 Centerview Drive, Suite 1A Tallahassee, FL 32301 (850) 410-5700
      • Hearing Meeting: Commission Business Office, Rhyne Building 2740 Centerview Drive, Suite 1A Tallahassee, FL 32301 (850) 410-5700
• Department of Education
  • Commission for Independent Education
    • Disciplinary Matters, Informal Hearings, Settlement Agreements, Institutions Ordered to Appear Back Before the Commission, New Applications for Licensure, Institutional Applications for Program Modifications and Additional Programs, Application for ...
      • Hearing Meeting: The Florida Hotel and Conference Center, 1500 Sand Lake Road, Orlando, Florida 32809
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Board of Professional Engineers
    • Although this meeting is open to the public, portions of the Probable Cause Panel meeting may be closed consistent with law. The case of Irving Abcug, P.E. and Mark Stephens, P.E. will be presented as a Reconsideration of the Administrative ...
      • Hearing Meeting: 2507 Callaway Road, Suite 200, Tallahassee, Florida 32303
• Regional Transportation Authorities
  • South Florida Regional Transportation Authority
    • PROPERTY TASK FORCE; Friday, May 9, 2008 at 9:00 a.m.; Board Room of SFRTA’s Administrative Offices, located at 800 NW 33rd Street, Pompano Beach, FL 33064
      • Hearing Meeting: Board Room of SFRTA’s Administrative Offices, located at 800 NW 33rd Street, Pompano Beach, FL 33064
• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • Moffitt Cancer Center & Research Institute
    • To conduct the general business of the Florida Cancer Control Research and Advisory Council; Monday, May 12, 2008; Tampa Airport Marriott - Broward Room
      • Hearing Meeting: Tampa Airport Marriott - Broward Room
• Department of Education
  • Division of Florida Colleges
    • General Meeting; May 6, 2008; 2 - 4 p.m.; Donald T. Martin Center for College Services
      • Hearing Meeting: Donald T. Martin Center for College Services
    • Budget Workshop; May 29, 2008, noon - 2 p.m.; Donald T. Martin Center for College Services
      • Hearing Meeting: Donald T. Martin Center for College Services
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Construction Industry Licensing Board
    • Proposed amendment to Rule 61G4-15.001, F.A.C. Any person wishing to appear by phone must contact the Board office to have their name placed on an attendance list. ; For Rule 61G4-15.001, at 3:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter as possible on ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Embassy Suites, Orlando-North, 225 Shorecrest Drive, Altamonte Springs, FL 32701
• Department of Education
  • Departmental
    • Centers of Excellence Recommendations from the Florida Technology, Research and Scholarship Board (FTRSB); Report on Research Commercialization Grants awarded by the FTRSB; Notice of Intent to Promulgate Board of Governors (BOG) Regulation 10.014, ...
      • Hearing Meeting: 1605 Turlington Building, 325 W. Gaines St., Tallahassee
• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • Sunshine State Governmental Financing Commission
    • Board of Directors Meeting followed by Annual Membership Meeting; May 2, 2008, 9:00 A.M.; McEaddy Conference Room - 12th Floor, Palm Beach County Governmental Center, 301 North Olive Avenue, West Palm Beach, FL
      • Hearing Meeting: McEaddy Conference Room - 12th Floor, Palm Beach County Governmental Center, 301 North Olive Avenue, West Palm Beach, FL
• Executive Office of the Governor
  • Departmental
    • To approve formula funding recommendations and to discuss other general business matters.; Wednesday, May 7, 2008, 12:15 p.m. until business is completed.; via Conference Call 888-808-6959
      • Hearing Meeting: via Conference Call 888-808-6959
• Department of Community Affairs
  • Division of Housing and Community Development
    • May 5, 2008 9:00 A.M. Meeting of the Accessibility Advisory Council to consider the following applications for waiver from the accessibility code requirements: Chiquita Animal Hospital, 3714 Chiquita Boulevard, Cape Coral; “The Ranch” Polo ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Crowne Plaza Melbourne Oceanfront Hotel 2605 North A1A Highway Melbourne, Florida 32903 800-980-6429
• Department of Education
  • Departmental
    • Meeting of the legislative, budget and legal subcommittees; May 9, 2008 from 10:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m.; (888) 808-6959, Passcode 2450861
      • Hearing Meeting: (888) 808-6959, Passcode 2450861
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Board of Veterinary Medicine
    • Probable Cause Panel meeting portions which are closed to the public. Agenda available on request.; May 9, 2008 at 9:00 a.m.; Access Phone: (888) 808-6959 Conference code 9226020
      • Hearing Meeting: Access Phone: (888) 808-6959 Conference code 9226020
• Water Management Districts
  • St. Johns River Water Management District
    • To review land management and land acquisition activities in the Central Region. ; CENTRAL REGION RECREATIONAL PUBLIC MEETING, Wednesday, May 7, 2008 10: 00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. PLACE: Blue House at Sunnyhill Restoration Area 19561 SE Hwy 42, ...
      • Hearing Meeting: The tour will be held at Emeralda Marsh Conservation Area. Please RSVP by May 2, 2008 to tmashour@sjrwmd.com or call 386-329-4855 to attend meeting and tour.
• Executive Office of the Governor
  • Departmental
    • Regular scheduled meeting of the Governor and Cabinet The State Board of Administration will take action on matters duly presented on its agenda, which may include such matters as Executive Director’s reports; approval of fiscal sufficiency of ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Cabinet Meeting Room, Lower Level, The Capitol, Tallahassee, Florida

6. Notices of Petitions and Dispositions Regarding Declaratory Stat

• Department of Financial Services
  • OIR – Insurance Regulation
    • The AFP Accumulation Trust.; The Petitioner has withdrawn its earlier Petition, the notice of which had been published, and replaced it with this new one. The new petition sets out a more detailed recitation of the applicable facts. The petition ...
• Agency for Health Care Administration
  • Health Facility and Agency Licensing
    • Dominion Diagnostics, LLC; The Agency for Health Care Administration has received a petition for declaratory statement on April 9, 2008, from Dominion Diagnostics, LLC. The petition seeks the agency’s opinion as to the applicability of statutes and ...
    • American Health Associates Clinical Laboratory, Inc.; The Petition was received on April 7, 2008 and seeks the Agency’s opinion as to the applicability of statutes and rules as it applies to the Petitioner. The Petition seeks interpretation of the ...
• Department of Financial Services
  • Division of Insurance Agent and Agency Services
    • Charles K. Bortell, Jr., 5200 N. Federal Highway #2, Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33308. The Petition is dated April 11, 2008, and was received by the Department on April 14, 2008.; The Petition states as follows concerning the ruling sought: “Petitioner ...
  • Division of State Fire Marshal
    • Stephen P. Rinaldi, Fire Marshal, Escambia County Fire Rescue, Petitioner.; Majestic Oaks Apartments, 7840 Lilac Lane Buildings 1-8, Pensacola, Fl 32514.
  • Finance
    • James B. Coppinger; OFFICE OF FINANCIAL REGULATION NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT the Office of Financial Regulation received a petition for declaratory statement on March 28, 2008, from James B. Coppinger, Chief Executive Officer, of Transpayment,...
• Department of Community Affairs
  • Division of Housing and Community Development
    • Joseph Hermann, Production Manager, on behalf of Arroyo Enterprises, Inc., on April 3, 2008.
    • Lee Arsenault on behalf of The Vintage Group, Inc. on April 10, 2008.
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Division of Florida Condominiums, Timeshares and Mobile Homes
    • Michael J. Venezia, Petitioner, In RE: The Hallmark of Hollywood Condominium Association, Inc., Docket No. 2008020983.; Whether section 718.404, Florida Statutes, may be retroactively applied to The Hallmark of Hollywood, a Condominium to change the ...
    • Sharon L. Piergeorge, Petitioner, In RE: Jupiter Ocean Grande One Association, Inc., Docket No. 2008021081.; Whether Jupiter Ocean Grande One Association, Inc. may enforce an amendment restricting leases under section 718.110(13), Florida Statutes.
• Department of Health
  • Board of Psychology
    • 5543567
• Department of Management Services
  • Departmental
    • Ronald Futch; Even if Petitioner were now able to establish that he was previously entitled to purchase service credit to upgrade his prior Regular Class service as an emergency medical technician to Special Risk Class service (which the Division ...
    • Michael Hensler; Even if Petitioner were now able to establish that he was previously entitled to purchase service credit to upgrade his prior Regular Class service as an emergency medical technician to Special Risk Class service (which the Division ...
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Division of Florida Condominiums, Timeshares and Mobile Homes
    • Catherine Adolf, In RE: 2080 Ocean Drive Condominium Association, Inc., Docket No. 2008009772; The actions of Association in maintaining the limited common elements of Ocean Drive are not inconsistent with the provisions of section 718.113, Florida ...
    • Edward A. Sheridan, In RE: Coralstone Condominium Association, Inc., Docket No. 2008008135; The Division declined to issue an order because there is an open complaint on the same issues pending before the Division.
    • Sun Island Association, Inc., Docket No. 2008004421; The Division declined to issue an order because the Division does not have the authority to interpret ambiguous provisions in a declaration.
    • Rick and Christine H. Irizarry, Unit Owners, In RE: Laguna Pointe Condominium Association of Pensacola, Inc., Docket No. 2008000543; The Division declined to issue an order because the issue is under investigation.

7. 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
  • Danis Construction
    • Other Agencies and Organizations, Danis Construction
  • Nassau County School District
    • Other Agencies and Organizations, Nassau County School District
• Department of Education
  • University of Florida
    • Department of Education, University of Florida
• Department of Health
  • Departmental
    • Department of Health, Departmental
• Department of Education
  • University of Florida
    • Department of Education, University of Florida
• Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
  • Division of Administration
    • Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Division of Administration
• Department of Military Affairs
  • Departmental
    • Department of Military Affairs, Departmental
    • Department of Military Affairs, Departmental
• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • Peter R. Brown Construction
    • Other Agencies and Organizations, Peter R. Brown Construction
• Department of Military Affairs
  • Departmental
    • Department of Military Affairs, Departmental

8. Miscellaneous

• 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 Health
  • Board of Nursing
    • Department of Health, Board of Nursing
  • Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy and Mental Health Counseling
    • Department of Health, Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy and Mental Health Counseling
  • Board of Nursing
    • Department of Health, Board of Nursing
    • Department of Health, Board of Nursing
• Department of Community Affairs
  • Division of Community Planning
    • Department of Community Affairs, Division of Community Planning
  • Division of Housing and Community Development
    • Department of Community Affairs, Division of Housing and Community Development
• 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 Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles
  • Division of Motor Vehicles
    • Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles, Division of Motor Vehicles
• Department of Community Affairs
  • Division of Community Planning
    • Department of Community Affairs, Division of Community Planning
• Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles
  • Division of Motor Vehicles
    • Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles, Division of Motor Vehicles
    • Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles, Division of Motor Vehicles
    • Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles, Division of Motor Vehicles
    • Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles, Division of Motor Vehicles
• Department of Financial Services
  • Division of Treasury
    • Department of Financial Services, Division of Treasury
• Department of Environmental Protection
  • Departmental
    • Department of Environmental Protection, Departmental
• Department of Community Affairs
  • Departmental
    • Department of Community Affairs, Departmental
    • Department of Community Affairs, Departmental
• Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles
  • Division of Motor Vehicles
    • Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles, Division of Motor Vehicles
    • Department of 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
• Agency for Health Care Administration
  • Certificate of Need
    • Agency for Health Care Administration, Certificate of Need
• Department of Financial Services
  • FSC - Financial Institution Regulation
    • Department of Financial Services, FSC - Financial Institution Regulation
• 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