Vol. 37, No. 17 (04/29/2011)

1. Notices of Development of Proposed Rules and Negotiated Rulemaking

• Agency for Enterprise Information Technology
  • Enterprise IT Services
    • The purpose of these rules is to prescribe a standard agency e-mail format. These rules will promote seamless communication between state agencies, businesses, and citizens.
• Department of Financial Services
  • Division of State Fire Marshal
    • To get input from the public on a Petition to Initiate Rulemaking filed by Thermal Tech, Inc, to amend to clarify its application to boilers with fireside heating surface of 2,000 square feet or greater and/or having a top centerline elevation of 10'...
• Department of Education
  • State Board of Education
    • The purpose and effect of this rule development is to address self-administration of medication by students with certain health conditions enrolled in the public school system.
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Division of Hotels and Restaurants
    • The purpose and effect of the proposed rule development is to reduce to zero the fee charged to process a variance request.
• Department of Education
  • State Board of Education
    • The purpose of this rule development is to review the existing standards Florida school leaders must demonstrate in preparation programs and in personnel evaluations. The effect will be to propose revised standards that align fully with the ...
• Department of Management Services
  • E911 Board
    • The Board proposes the rule amendment to delete unnecessary language and to add new language to modify W Form 3A, “Application for the E911 State Grant Program”; to update the procedures for applying for state grant and; to renumber rule accordingly....
• Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission
  • Marine Fisheries
    • The purpose of these rule amendments is to extend Florida’s current regulations for permit, Florida Pompano, and African pompano into federal waters, where they are currently unregulated. The rule amendments would also separate the management ...
    • The purpose of these rule amendments is for Florida to extend management of the stone crab fishery to adjacent federal waters in the absence of federal regulation. The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council is in the process of repealing its ...
• Department of Environmental Protection
  • Departmental
    • The Department is initiating rulemaking to establish Total Maximum Daily Loads (TMDLs) for waters in the following basins: Nassau, St. Mary’s, Kissimmee River, St. Lucie, Loxahatchee, Lake Worth Lagoon, Southeast Coast, and Fisheating Creek. ...

2. Proposed Rules

• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Division of Hotels and Restaurants
    • The purpose and effect of this proposed rule is to clarify the requirements for the sanitation notice to guests; remove the requirement that newly constructed or extensively remodeled public lodging establishments comply with the more stringent and ...
      • Due of Comment: 5/20/2011
    • The purpose and effect of the proposed rule development is to specify acceptable methods of conducting employee training.
      • Due of Comment: 5/20/2011
• Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission
  • Marine Fisheries
    • The purpose of this draft rule amendment is to achieve consistency between the Commission’s Reef Fish Rule on the recreational season for greater amberjack in the Gulf of Mexico and rules that are planned to be implemented by NOAA Fisheries Service ...
      • Due of Comment: 5/20/2011
    • The purpose of this draft rule amendment is to achieve consistency between the Commission’s Reef Fish Rule on recreational gag grouper harvest in the Gulf of Mexico and interim rules that are anticipated to be implemented by NOAA Fisheries Service ...
      • Due of Comment: 5/20/2011
  • Freshwater Fish and Wildlife
    • The purpose of the proposed rule is to address the concerns raised by the Joint Administrative Procedures Committee. The effect will be to amend provisions of Chapter 68A-27, F.A.C., for consistency with the creation of a new, separate list of ...
      • Due of Comment: 5/20/2011
    • The purpose of the proposed rule is to address the concerns raised by the Joint Administrative Procedures Committee. The effect will be to create a list of marine endangered and threatened species.
      • Due of Comment: 5/20/2011

3. Notices of Changes, Corrections and Withdrawals

• Department of Education
  • Florida School for the Deaf and the Blind
    • President
    • Use of School Facilities and Equipment
    • Food Service Policies
• Department of Juvenile Justice
  • Division of Administration
    • Purpose and Scope, Definitions, Requests for Youth Information, Release of Records by Department, Record Sharing Agreements with Other Government Agencies, Confidentiality of Records Released by the Department
• Department of Education
  • State Board of Education
    • Implementation of Florida's System of School Improvement and Accountability
    • Course Requirements - Grades K-12 Basic and Adult Secondary Programs, Requirements for Programs and Courses Which are Funded Through the Florida Education Finance Program and for Which the Student May Earn Credit Toward High School Graduation
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Board of Accountancy
    • Temporary License
• Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
  • Division of Standards
    • Standards of National Fire Protection Association Adopted
• Department of Corrections
  • Departmental
    • Commutation of Sentence
• Department of Juvenile Justice
  • Staff Training
    • Purpose and Scope, Definitions, Authorized Techniques, Supervision of Youth in Mechanical Restraints, Cross-Over Training, Rehired Employee Training, Testing Requirements, Law Enforcement Operations and Partnerships
• Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission
  • Marine Fisheries
    • Definitions, Bonefish Tournaments, Exemptions
• Department of Juvenile Justice
  • County and Municipal Juvenile Programs
    • Purpose and Scope, Certification of County or Municipal Juvenile Detention Centers, Operation of County or Municipal Juvenile Detention Centers, Operation of County or Municipal Juvenile Delinquency Programs, Transfers

4. Emergency Rules

• Agency for Health Care Administration
  • Medicaid
    • Repeal of 59GER11-01 Developmental Disabilities Waiver Provider Rate Table, Repeal of 59GER11-02 Developmental Disabilities Waiver Services Procedure Codes, Repeal of 59GER11-03 Developmental Disabilities Waiver Residential Habilitation Services in ...

5. Petitions and Dispositions Regarding Rule Variance or Waiver

• Water Management Districts
  • South Florida Water Management District
    • Waiver from Florida Power and Light regarding Application No. 11-0224-1 for utilization of Works or Lands of the District known as the C-102 Canal; Section 23, Township 56 South, Range 39 East, Miami-Dade County. The District originally received the ...
    • waiver from Comcast, Application No. 11-0130-1, for utilization of Works or Lands of the District known as the North New River Canal, for an existing self-supporting concrete pole encroaching approximately 3' into the south right of way of the North ...
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Board of Accountancy
    • Ramon Romero, seeking a variance or waiver of paragraph 61H1-28.0052(1)(b), Florida Administrative Code, that requires candidates to pass all four test sections of the CPA Examination within a rolling eighteen-month period, which begins on the NASBA ...
    • Jonathan S. Gorman, seeking a variance or waiver of paragraphs 61H1-27.002(2)(a) and (b), Florida Administrative Code, which requires that an applicant must have at least 150 semester hours or 200 quarter hours of college education, including a ...
  • Division of Hotels and Restaurants
    • an Emergency Variance for Subparagraph 3-305.11(A)(2), 2001 FDA Food Code, Paragraph 3-305.14, 2001 FDA Food Code, Paragraph 6-202.15, 2001 FDA Food Code, Paragraph 6-202.16, 2001 FDA Food Code, subsection 61C-4.010(1), Florida Administrative Code, ...
  • Board of Accountancy
    • Lauren L. Ballard, seeking a variance or waiver of subsection 61H1-27.0041(2), F.A.C., which requires that one year of work experience shall be held and understood to mean the rendition of services such as are customarily performed by full-time, ...
• Department of Health
  • Board of Clinical Laboratory Personnel
    • Jorge L. Garcia, seeking a variance or waiver of paragraph 64B3-5.002(1)(a), Option 5, Florida Administrative Code, which requires for licensure with a specialty in microbiology and serology/immunology, that the licensee have a bachelors degree with ...
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Electrical Contractors' Licensing Board
    • Matthew F. Hennessy, seeking a variance or waiver of subsection 61G6-5.002(1), Florida Administrative Code, which requires that an applicant for certification by examination or by endorsement shall submit the complete application form together with ...
• Department of Children and Families
  • Agency for Persons with Disabilities
    • Variance from subsection 65G-7.003(4), F.A.C., which states as follows, “(4) Only licensed registered nurses or Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioners may conduct training courses for medication administration assistance certification.”
• Department of Environmental Protection
  • Departmental
    • On April 19, 2011, the Department issued an order granting a variance to the Town of Penney Farms, Fl. The petition was received on February 1, 2011, and notice of receipt of the petition for variance was published in the Florida Administrative ...
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Division of Hotels and Restaurants
    • On April 18, 2011 the Division issued an order. The Final Order was in response to a Petition for Variance from Edison College Building U, filed February 7, 2011, and advertised in Vol. 37, No. 7, of the Florida Administrative Weekly. No comments ...
• Department of Law Enforcement
  • Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission
    • permanent waiver of subsection 11B-27.00212(14), F.A.C., from Riviera Beach Police Department. The rule requires officers to requalify with a firearm every two years on a course of fire mandated by Commission rule. The petition supports the ...
    • permanent waiver of subsection 11B-27.00212(14), F.A.C., from Oak Hill Police Department. The rule requires officers to requalify with a firearm every two years on a course of fire mandated by Commission rule. The petition supports the requested ...
• Department of Health
  • Board of Clinical Laboratory Personnel
    • Tiffany L. Consoer, seeking a variance or waiver of subsection 64B3-8.005(2), Florida Administrative Code, which requires that the delinquent licensee apply for active or inactive status during the biennium in which the license becomes delinquent. ...
  • Board of Optometry
    • waiver or variance filed by Rachel de la Riva Marcy, O.D., seeking a variance from Rule 64B13-4.002, F.A.C., with regard to an extension of time to allow a second retake due to the dates of the tests not being within the two year period by only 12 ...
    • waiver or variance filed by Kristine-Hue T. Van, O.D., seeking a variance from Rule 64B13-4.002, F.A.C., with regard to an extension of time to allow a second retake due to the dates of the tests not being within the two year period by only 12 days. ...
    • waiver or variance filed by Ann Morgan Tarter, O.D., from Rule 64B13-4.001, F.A.C., with regard to the licensure requirement of Rule 64B13-4.001, F.A.C., that applicants submit scores on the national licensing exam taken no longer than 5 years prior ...
  • Board of Occupational Therapy
    • Richard W. Robitaile, D.C., seeking a variance or waiver of Rule 64B11-4.001, F.A.C., with regard to the application of the provisions set forth in its administrative rule paragraph 64B11-4.001(1)(d), F.A.C., to grant him the authority to supervise ...
  • Board of Physical Therapy Practice
    • Anand T. Desai, seeking a variance or waiver of Rule 64B17-3.001, F.A.C., with regard to general education credits deficiency. Petitioner has demonstrated a substantial hardship or a violation of principles of fairness that would justify a waiver or ...
  • Board of Dentistry
    • seeking a waiver or variance of paragraph 64B5-2.013(1)(c), F.A.C. filed by Ruth L. Masso, DDS, with respect to the following licensure requirement: that each applicant for a Florida dental license successfully complete all three examinations as ...
    • seeking a waiver or variance of paragraph 64B5-2.0135(1)(a), F.A.C. filed by Jeana M. Pfiester, with respect to the following licensure requirement: that each applicant for a Florida dental license successfully complete all portions of the ...
• Water Management Districts
  • St. Johns River Water Management District
    • intends to grant a variance from paragraph 40C-4.302(1)(c), Florida Administrative Code (F.A.C.), and the associated portions of the Applicant’s Handbook: Management and Storage of Surface Waters (December 27, 2010), including Sections 10.1.1(c), 12....

6. Notices of Meetings, Workshops and Public Hearings

• Department of Children and Families
  • Refugee Services
    • The purpose of the Miami-Dade Refugee Task Force meeting is to increase awareness of the refugee populations, share best practices, spot trends in refugee populations, build collaborations between agencies, help create good communication among ...
      • Hearing Meeting: South Florida Workforce, 7300 Corporate Center Drive, Suite 500, Miami, FL 33126
    • The purpose of the Jacksonville Area Refugee Task Force meeting is to increase awareness of the refugee populations, share best practices, spot trends in refugee populations, build collaborations between agencies, help create good communication ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Department of Children and Families, 5920 Arlington Expressway, Jacksonville, FL 32211
• 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 persons under the provisions of Chapter 316, Florida Statutes, relating to weights imposed on the highway by ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Florida Department of Transportation, Burns Building Auditorium, 605 Suwannee St., Tallahassee, FL 32301
• Agency for Health Care Administration
  • Medicaid
    • Medicaid Reform Technical Advisory Panel. All interested parties are encouraged to attend. ; Thursday, May 19, 2011, 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. (EST) ; The Agency for Health Care Administration, (The Fort Knox Business Center), 2727 Mahan Drive, Bldg. ...
      • Hearing Meeting: The Agency for Health Care Administration, (The Fort Knox Business Center), 2727 Mahan Drive, Bldg. 3, Conference Room A, Tallahassee, FL 32308; Dial In Number: 1(888)252-3720, Conference ID #: 50300336
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Florida Mobile Home Relocation Corporation
    • Official business of the Florida Mobile Home Relocation Corporation. Review of mobile home owner applications for compensation for relocation and/or abandonment due to change in land use, and such other business as may come before the board. A ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Conference Call
• Regional Utility Authorities
  • Tampa Bay Water - A Regional Water Supply Authority
    • A Special Board Meeting to consider a variable rate debt issuance associated with the SWAP maturities, presentations from the shortlisted design-build teams that have submitted Proposals for the C.W. Bill Young Regional Reservoir Renovation Project, ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Tampa Bay Water’s Administrative Offices, 2575 Enterprise Road, Clearwater, Florida 33761
• Regional Planning Councils
  • Tampa Bay Regional Planning Council
    • To conduct the regular business of the Tampa Bay Regional Planning Council. ; May 9, 2011, 10:00 a.m. ; 4000 Gateway Centre Blvd., Suite 100, Pinellas Park, FL 33782
      • Hearing Meeting: 4000 Gateway Centre Blvd., Suite 100, Pinellas Park, FL 33782
    • To conduct the regular business of the Agency on Bay Management. ; May 12, 2011, 9:00 a.m. ; 4000 Gateway Centre Blvd., Suite 100, Pinellas Park, FL 33782
      • Hearing Meeting: 4000 Gateway Centre Blvd., Suite 100, Pinellas Park, FL 33782
• Department of Children and Families
  • Refugee Services
    • The opening of proposals in response to the Request for Proposals for Youth and Family Services for Refugees and Entrants in Miami-Dade County (RFP #SNR11K01), as provided for in Section 2.6 of the RFP published on the Vendor Bid System (VBS) on ...
      • Hearing Meeting: 1317 Winewood Blvd., Bldg. 5, Room 203, Tallahassee, FL 32399
    • The initial meeting of Department Evaluators for the Request for Proposals for Youth and Family Services for Refugees and Entrants in Miami-Dade County (RFP #SNR11K01), as provided for in Section 2.6 of the RFP published on the Vendor Bid System (...
      • Hearing Meeting: 1317 Winewood Blvd., Bldg. 5, Room 203, Tallahassee FL 32399; Conference Call #: 1(888)808-6959, Conference Code: 4883791
• Regional Planning Councils
  • Southwest Florida Regional Planning Council
    • The Lee County Metropolitan Planning Organization’s Transportation Disadvantaged Local Coordinating Board will have a meeting. ; May 13, 2011, 1:30 p.m. ; Southwest Florida Regional Planning Council, 1926 Victoria Avenue, Fort Myers, Florida 33901 ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Southwest Florida Regional Planning Council, 1926 Victoria Avenue, Fort Myers, Florida 33901
• Commission on Ethics
  • Departmental
    • Regular Commission Meeting. ; Friday, May 13, 2011, 8:30 a.m. ; Senate Office Building, Room 37, 404 South Monroe Street, Tallahassee, FL
      • Hearing Meeting: Senate Office Building, Room 37, 404 South Monroe Street, Tallahassee, FL
• Department of Elder Affairs
  • Division of Volunteer and Community Services
    • Local seniors will learn about local banking products/services directed to seniors, and dialogue with banking officials on how to prevent financial fraud and scams. ; Monday, May 2, 2011, 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. ; Tallahassee Senior Center, 1400 ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Tallahassee Senior Center, 1400 North Monroe Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32303
• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • Clay Soil and Water Conservation District
    • General meeting. ; Monday May 9, 2011, 1:00 p.m. ; 2463 SR 16 W., Green Cove Springs, FL 32043
      • Hearing Meeting: 2463 SR 16 W., Green Cove Springs, FL 32043
  • DeSoto County Local Coordinating Board - Transportation Disadvantaged
    • To conduct the Annual Public Hearing and conduct a Regular Business Meeting of the DeSoto County Transportation Disadvantaged Coordinating Board. ; May 11, 2011, 9:30 a.m. ; DeSoto County Board of County Commissioners Meeting Room, DeSoto County ...
      • Hearing Meeting: DeSoto County Board of County Commissioners Meeting Room, DeSoto County Administrative Building, 201 East Oak Street, Suite 103, Arcadia, Florida 34266
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Board of Cosmetology
    • General Board business. ; August 30-31, 2011, 9:00 a.m. ; Gallery One Doubletree Hotel, 2670 East Sunrise Blvd., Ft. Lauderdale, Florida 33304, (954)335-4632
      • Hearing Meeting: Gallery One Doubletree Hotel, 2670 East Sunrise Blvd., Ft. Lauderdale, Florida 33304, (954)335-4632
• Water Management Districts
  • St. Johns River Water Management District
    • Overview of draft Orange Creek Basin Surface Water Improvement and Management (SWIM) Plan by Dr. Carol Lippincott, Basin Program Manager; OCB Water Quality by Dr. Erich Marzolf, Environmental Scientist. ; Friday, May 6, 2011, 9:00 a.m. Projects ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Business Meeting: Alachua County Cooperative Extension Service Office, 2800 N.E. 39 Avenue, Gainesville, Florida 32603 Tour: Little Hatchett Creek, Newnans Lake, Orange Lake
    • Discussion and consideration of District business including regulatory and non-regulatory matters. Staff may recommend approval of external amendments which affect the adopted budget. NOTE: One or more Governing Board members may attend and ...
      • Hearing Meeting: District Headquarters, 4049 Reid Street (Hwy. 100 West), Palatka, FL 32177
• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • Transportation and Expressway Authority Membership of Florida (TEAMFL)
    • Program and speakers include – Thursday, May 12, 2011, 2:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Toll Operations and Finance Focus Groups; 4:15 p.m. – 5:15 p.m. Engineering Focus Group and Public Involvement Focus Group Speakers Debbie Tower FDOT D1 “Charlotte County ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Hyatt Regency Coconut Point, 5001 Coconut Road, Bonita Springs, FL 33134
• Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission
  • Freshwater Fish and Wildlife
    • Evaluations for the FY 11-12 Florida’s Wildlife Legacy Initiative’s Targeted Grant proposals. ; May 12, 2011, 9:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. ; Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, Farris Bryant Building, Room G52C, 620 South Meridian Street, ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, Farris Bryant Building, Room G52C, 620 South Meridian Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-1600. Communications Media Technology will be used via video conferencing at the Florida Fish and Wildlife Research Institute, 100 Eighth Avenue, S.E., St. Petersburg, Florida 33701-5095. Public should attend at the Tallahassee location.
• Department of Health
  • Board of Nursing
    • General board business and long-range policy planning. To view the public agenda materials visit: http://www.doh.state.fl.us/mqa/nursing/nur_meeting.html. ; Friday, May 13, 2011, 8:30 a.m. ; Rosen Shingle Creek, 9939 Universal Blvd., Orlando, FL ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Rosen Shingle Creek, 9939 Universal Blvd., Orlando, FL 32819, (407)996-9939
• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • Southwood Shared Resource Center
    • Regular monthly meeting of the SSRC Operations and Finance Workgroup. ; Monday, May 2, 2011, 3:00 p.m. ; Capitol Center Office Center, Betty Easley Building, Suite 180, Tallahassee, FL
      • Hearing Meeting: Capitol Center Office Center, Betty Easley Building, Suite 180, Tallahassee, FL
    • Regular monthly meeting of the Primary Data Center Management Group: Board Chairs and Executive Directors of the three State Primary Data Centers and the CIO Council Chairperson. ; Monday, May 2, 2011, 10:00 a.m. ; Conference Room 225A, 4030 ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Conference Room 225A, 4030 Esplanade Way, Tallahassee, FL
    • Regular monthly meeting of the SSRC Board of Trustees. ; Monday, May 9, 2011, 1:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. or until Board business is concluded ; Turlington Building, Room 1721, 325 W. Gaines Street, Tallahassee, FL
      • Hearing Meeting: Turlington Building, Room 1721, 325 W. Gaines Street, Tallahassee, FL
• Water Management Districts
  • Southwest Florida Water Management District
    • Hernando County’s Water World Seminar: Governing and Basin Board members may attend to learn about watershed and springs protection. ; Friday, May 6, 2011, 8:30 a.m. ; Sand Hill Scout Reservation, 11210 Cortez Boulevard, Brooksville, FL 34608
      • Hearing Meeting: Sand Hill Scout Reservation, 11210 Cortez Boulevard, Brooksville, FL 34608
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Board of Professional Engineers
    • To evaluate/amend/change and finalize the contract between Florida Engineers Management Corporation and the Department of Business Professional Regulation for the fiscal year of July 1, 2011 through June 30, 2012 and any other business of the board. ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Florida Board of Professional Engineers, 2507 Callaway Rd., Ste. 200, Tallahassee, FL 32303; Telephone Conference #: 1(866)895-8146, Passcode: 30295716
• Department of Children and Families
  • Refugee Services
    • The solicitation conference for the Request for Proposals for Adult and Vocational Education Services for Refugees and Entrants in Duval County (RFP #04K11BS1), as provided for in Section 2.6 of the RFP published on the Vendor Bid System (VBS) on ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Florida Department of Children and Families, Refugee Services, 1317 Winewood Blvd., Bldg. 5, Room 203, Tallahassee, FL 32399-0700; Conference Call: 1(888)808-6959, Conference Code: 4883791#
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Board of Professional Engineers
    • To evaluate/amend/change and finalize the contract between Florida Engineers Management Corporation and the Department of Business Professional Regulation for the fiscal year of July 1, 2011 through June 30, 2012 and any other business of the board. ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Florida Board of Professional Engineers, 2507 Callaway Rd., Ste. 200, Tallahassee, FL 32303; Telephone Conference #: 1(866)895-8146, Passcode: 30295716
• Florida Housing Finance Corporation
  • Departmental
    • The Review Committee meeting will be to discuss and score the proposals submitted for RFQ 2010-07 for counseling services for the HFA Hardest Hit Fund Advisors. ; May 10, 2011, 10:00 a.m. ; Rick Seltzer Conference Room, Suite 6000, Florida Housing ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Rick Seltzer Conference Room, Suite 6000, Florida Housing Finance Corporation, 227 North Bronough Street, Tallahassee, Florida
• Water Management Districts
  • Southwest Florida Water Management District
    • Discussion of task force business for the Citrus County Task Force of the Citrus/Hernando Waterways Restoration Council and restoration of Kings Bay. ; Monday, May 9, 2011, 2:00 p.m. ; Crystal River Preserve State Park, 3266 North Sailboat Avenue, ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Crystal River Preserve State Park, 3266 North Sailboat Avenue, Crystal River, FL 34428
• Agency for Health Care Administration
  • Departmental
    • This is a meeting of the State Consumer Health Information and Policy Advisory Council Data Standard and Transparency Steering Committee to which all interested parties are invited. The purpose is to conduct a meeting of key health care stakeholders ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Agency for Health Care Administration, Conference Room “D”, 2727 Mahan Drive, Tallahassee, Florida; Any person interested in participating by telephone may dial: (641)593-6241, Pass Code: 5384968#. If you have any difficulty accessing the teleconference, please call the Florida Center’s main number at (850)412-3730
• Department of Law Enforcement
  • Division of Criminal Investigation
    • The Violent Crime and Drug Control Council will hold a telephone conference call to discuss issues relating to violent crime and multi-agency or statewide drug control or illicit money laundering investigative or task force efforts. ; Tuesday, May ...
      • Hearing Meeting: FDLE Headquarters, 2331 Phillips Road, Tallahassee, FL 32308
• Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission
  • Vessel Registration and Boating Safety
    • Meeting of the Boating Advisory Council regarding the Anchoring and Mooring Pilot Program. ; May 10, 2011, 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. ; FWC, 620 South Meridian Street, Bryant Building, 2nd Floor, Conference Room, Room 272, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-...
      • Hearing Meeting: FWC, 620 South Meridian Street, Bryant Building, 2nd Floor, Conference Room, Room 272, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-1600 or Conference Call: 1(888)808-6959, Conference Code: 1038827
• Department of Health
  • Departmental
    • The Special Needs Shelter Interagency Committee Meeting is being hosted by the Florida Department of Health, Office of Public Health Nursing, to identify and resolve challenges related to special needs shelters that are not currently addressed in ...
      • Hearing Meeting: 4052 Bald Cypress Way, Room 301, Tallahassee, FL 32399
• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • Citizens Property Insurance Corporation
    • Finance and Investment Committee Meeting. Item of discussion include, 2011 Pre-Event Liquidity Financing. For additional information, please call: Jill Booker at 1(800)807-7647, extension 8287. ; May 11, 2011, 1:00 p.m. ; Teleconference: 1(877)...
      • Hearing Meeting: Teleconference: 1(877)866-3074
• Public Service Commission
  • Departmental
    • To permit parties to present testimony and exhibits relative to the petition by Choctawhatchee Electric Cooperative, Inc., to resolve territorial dispute with Gulf Power Company, and for such other purposes as the Commission may deem appropriate. ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Room 148, Betty Easley Conference Center, 4075 Esplanade Way, Tallahassee, Florida
• Regional Planning Councils
  • East Central Florida Regional Planning Council
    • Regular quarterly meeting of the Local Emergency Planning Committee. ; Friday, May 6, 2010, 10:00 a.m. ; East Central Florida Regional Planning Council, 309 Cranes Roost Blvd., Suite 2000, Altamonte Springs, Florida 32701
      • Hearing Meeting: East Central Florida Regional Planning Council, 309 Cranes Roost Blvd., Suite 2000, Altamonte Springs, Florida 32701
• Water Management Districts
  • Suwannee River Water Management District
    • Development of equestrian facilities on Suwannee River Water Management District properties. R.O. Ranch will also hold their yearly volunteer recognition program. ; May 5, 2011, 6:00 p.m. ; R.O. Ranch Visitor Center, Cooks Hammock, Florida
      • Hearing Meeting: R.O. Ranch Visitor Center, Cooks Hammock, Florida
  • South Florida Water Management District
    • Peer Review of East Coast Floridan Aquifer System Model Phase II. ; May 9, 2011, 9:30 a.m. ; SFWMD, B-1 2B Bridge Conference Room, 3301 Gun Club Rd., West Palm Beach, FL 33406
      • Hearing Meeting: SFWMD, B-1 2B Bridge Conference Room, 3301 Gun Club Rd., West Palm Beach, FL 33406
• Department of Transportation
  • Departmental
    • This Hearing is being held to give interested persons an opportunity to express their views concerning the design of the proposed Safety Improvements at the Federal Highway and Poinciana Lane intersection in Martin County, Florida. Public ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Hobe Sound Public Library, Community Room, 10595 S.E. Federal Highway, Hobe Sound, Florida 33455 (In the event that the Public Hearing cannot be held on May 17, 2011 due to severe weather or other unforeseen conditions, it will be held on the alternate date of May 31, 2010 at the same time and place)
• Regional Planning Councils
  • South Florida Regional Planning Council
    • To discuss the LEPC’s ongoing regional hazardous materials training and planning activities for FY10-11. ; Wednesday, May 25, 2011, 10:00 a.m. ; South Florida Regional Planning Council, 3440 Hollywood Blvd., Suite 140, Hollywood, FL 33021, (954)...
      • Hearing Meeting: South Florida Regional Planning Council, 3440 Hollywood Blvd., Suite 140, Hollywood, FL 33021, (954)985-4416
• Department of Management Services
  • Agency for Workforce Innovation
    • Regular recurring meeting to review project status and act on any decisions required of the Committee. ; Wednesday, May 11, 2011, 10:30 a.m. – 12:00 Noon ; Caldwell Building, Conference Room B49, 107 E. Madison Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32399; ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Caldwell Building, Conference Room B49, 107 E. Madison Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32399; or by Conference Call Dial In Number: 1(888)808-6959, Conference Code: 7532872126
• Department of Children and Families
  • Family Safety and Preservation Program
    • Nomination Committee meeting to discuss potential recruits and make recommendation to the Alliance for new membership. ; Thursday, May 5, 2011, 8:00 a.m. ; 400 W. Robinson Street, Suite 1129, Hurston Building, South Tower, Orlando, FL 32801
      • Hearing Meeting: 400 W. Robinson Street, Suite 1129, Hurston Building, South Tower, Orlando, FL 32801
• Agency for Enterprise Information Technology
  • Departmental
    • To enhance communication among the Chief Information Officers of all state agencies and assist in identifying critical statewide information technology issues. ; Friday, May 6, 2011, 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. ; 2450 Shumard Oak Boulevard (Public ...
      • Hearing Meeting: 2450 Shumard Oak Boulevard (Public Entrance on Shumard Oak Blvd.), Building 2, Room 2103, Tallahassee, FL 32399
• Department of State
  • Division of Cultural Affairs
    • To discuss, review, and take action on funding and any other business that may appropriately come before the board. ; Tuesday, May 17, 2011, 10:00 a.m. ; This meeting will take place via teleconference, for instructions on participating visit: ...
      • Hearing Meeting: This meeting will take place via teleconference, for instructions on participating visit: http://www.florida-arts.org/about/calendar/ and click on the Citizens for Florida Arts, Inc. meeting listing.
• Department of Transportation
  • Departmental
    • FTC workshop and tour of Tampa Port. ; May 19, 2011, 3:00 p.m. (EST) – conclusion of business ; Tampa Port Authority, 1101 Channelside Drive, Tampa, Florida
      • Hearing Meeting: Tampa Port Authority, 1101 Channelside Drive, Tampa, Florida
    • Florida Transportation Commission Meeting. ; May 20, 2011, 8:30 a.m. (EST) – conclusion of business ; Tampa Port Authority, 1101 Channelside Drive, Tampa, Florida
      • Hearing Meeting: Tampa Port Authority, 1101 Channelside Drive, Tampa, Florida
• Regional Planning Councils
  • Treasure Coast Regional Planning Council
    • The Treasure Coast Regional Planning Council will conduct its regular monthly meeting. ; May 20, 2011, 9:30 a.m. ; Indian River State College, Wolf High Technology Center, 2400 S.E. Salerno Road, Stuart, FL 34997
      • Hearing Meeting: Indian River State College, Wolf High Technology Center, 2400 S.E. Salerno Road, Stuart, FL 34997
• Department of Community Affairs
  • Division of Community Planning
    • The 2010 legislative changes regarding sanitary sewage treatment and Chapter 28-19, Florida Administrative Code will be discussed by representatives from the Department of Community Affairs, the Village of Islamorada, the Department of Environmental ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Founders Park Community Center, 87000 Overseas Highway, Islamorada, Village of Islands, Florida 33036
• Commission for the Transportation Disadvantaged
  • Departmental
    • To hear comments from the public concerning the Transportation Disadvantaged Program. ; May 12, 2011, 6:00 p.m. – until completion ; Doubletree Hotel, 101 South Adams Street, Tallahassee, FL; Conference Call: 1(888)808-6959, Conference Code: 34767 ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Doubletree Hotel, 101 South Adams Street, Tallahassee, FL; Conference Call: 1(888)808-6959, Conference Code: 34767
• Department of Management Services
  • Departmental
    • Monthly scheduled Board meetings to conduct and discuss pending and ongoing Board business. ; May 18, 2011, 9:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. (to discuss general business); May 18, 2011, 2:45 p.m. – conclusion of business (designated for Grant Committee ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Hilton Hotel, 5780 Major Blvd., Orlando, FL
• Commission for the Transportation Disadvantaged
  • Departmental
    • To discuss regular Commission business. ; May 13, 2011, 10:00 a.m. – until completion ; Doubletree Hotel, 101 South Adams Street, Tallahassee, FL, Conference Call: 1(888)808-6959, Conference Code: 34767
      • Hearing Meeting: Doubletree Hotel, 101 South Adams Street, Tallahassee, FL, Conference Call: 1(888)808-6959, Conference Code: 34767
• Department of Transportation
  • Departmental
    • The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) District Six will hold a public meeting for a roadway project on State Road A1A/Collins Avenue from Lincoln Road to 26 Street/Indian Creek Drive to discuss the project’s design and scope of work. The ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Miami Beach Public Library Auditorium, 227-22 Street, Miami Beach, FL 33139
    • The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) District Six will hold a public meeting for two projects on State Road 907/Alton Road from 5 Street to N. Michigan Avenue to discuss the projects’ design and scope of work. The projects’ identification ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Miami Beach Police Athletic League, 999-11 Street, Miami Beach, FL 33139
• Department of Management Services
  • State Retirement Commission
    • To conduct hearings pursuant to Section 121.23, Florida Statutes, and to consider other matters related to the business of the Commission. ; May 16, 2011, 8:30 a.m. ; Betty Easley Conference Center, 4075 Esplanade Way, Room 180, Tallahassee, ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Betty Easley Conference Center, 4075 Esplanade Way, Room 180, Tallahassee, Florida
• Water Management Districts
  • Suwannee River Water Management District
    • On May 19, 2011, at 9:00 a.m. a Governing Board meeting to consider District business and conduct public hearings on regulatory and land acquisition matters will be held at the City of Fanning Springs City Hall Assembly Room in Fanning Springs, ...
      • Hearing Meeting: City of Fanning Springs, City Hall Assembly Room, 17651 N.W. 90th Court, Fanning Springs, FL 32693
• Department of Environmental Protection
  • Departmental
    • Presentation of the proposed draft management plan for Torreya State Park. ; Wednesday, May 18, 2011, 7:00 p.m. (ET) ; The Nature Conservancy, Apalachicola Bluffs and Ravines Preserve Meeting Room, 10394 N.W. Longleaf Drive, Bristol, Florida 32321 ...
      • Hearing Meeting: The Nature Conservancy, Apalachicola Bluffs and Ravines Preserve Meeting Room, 10394 N.W. Longleaf Drive, Bristol, Florida 32321
    • Presentation and discussion of the Torreya State Park proposed draft management plan with the Advisory Group members. ; Thursday, May 19, 2011, 9:00 a.m. (ET) ; The Nature Conservancy, Apalachicola Bluffs and Ravines Preserve Meeting Room, 10394 N....
      • Hearing Meeting: The Nature Conservancy, Apalachicola Bluffs and Ravines Preserve Meeting Room, 10394 N.W. Longleaf Drive, Bristol, Florida 32321
• Water Management Districts
  • South Florida Water Management District
    • Governing Board to discuss and consider District business, including regulatory and non-regulatory matters, and may include an amendment to the District’s Fiscal Year 2011 budget to revise revenues and expenditures. ; Governing Board Workshop ...
      • Hearing Meeting: SFWMD Headquarters, B-1 Building, 3301 Gun Club Road, West Palm Beach, Florida 33406 (All or part of these meetings may be conducted as a teleconference in order to permit maximum participation by Governing Board members. The Governing Board may take official action at the meeting on any item appearing on the agenda and on any item that is added to the agenda as a result of a change to the agenda approved by the presiding officer of the meeting pursuant to Section 120.525, Florida Statutes. If Workshop items are not discussed on 5/11, the items may be discussed on 5/12)
• Department of Transportation
  • Departmental
    • This meeting is being held to afford interested persons the opportunity to express their views concerning the location, conceptual design and social, economic and environmental effects of Financial Project ID Number 208001-1, otherwise known as SR ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Bradford County Fairgrounds Building 1, 2300 N. Temple Avenue, Starke, FL 32091
    • The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) invites you to attend a design Public Information Meeting concerning proposed improvements to State Road (SR) 69 (Grand Ridge Hwy.) over Stafford Creek and State Road (SR) 69 over Graves Creek in ...
      • Hearing Meeting: WT Neal Civic Center, 17773 N.E. Pear Street, Blountstown, FL 32424
• Regional Planning Councils
  • West Florida Regional Planning Council
    • Public Hearing followed by Local Coordinating Quarterly Board Meeting. Action items include CTC Evaluation and approval of the annual Transportation Disadvantaged Service Plan (TDSP). ; Tuesday, May 17, 2011, 10:00 a.m. ; Washington County ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Washington County Commission Chambers, 1331 South Blvd., Chipley, FL 32428
• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • Florida Surplus Lines Service Office
    • National Clearinghouse issues. ; May 10, 2011, 10:00 a.m. ; Via Conference Call
      • Hearing Meeting: Via Conference Call
    • National Clearinghouse issues. ; May 5, 2011, 10:00 a.m. ; Via Conference Call.
      • Hearing Meeting: Via Conference Call.
    • National Clearinghouse issues. ; May 12, 2011, 10:00 a.m. ; Via Conference Call
      • Hearing Meeting: Via Conference Call
    • National Clearinghouse issues. ; May 17, 2011, 10:00 a.m. ; Via Conference Call
      • Hearing Meeting: Via Conference Call
    • National Clearinghouse issues. ; May 19, 2011, 10:00 a.m. ; Via Conference Call
      • Hearing Meeting: Via Conference Call
• Regional Planning Councils
  • Central Florida Regional Planning Council
    • Regular monthly meeting of the Central Florida Regional Planning Council and/or its Executive Committee. ; May 11, 2011, 9:30 a.m. ; Sebring Airport Authority, Board Room, 128 Authority Lane, Sebring, FL 33870
      • Hearing Meeting: Sebring Airport Authority, Board Room, 128 Authority Lane, Sebring, FL 33870
• Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
  • Division of Standards
    • A public hearing will be held in regard to proposed Rule 5F-11.002, F.A.C. This rule adopts the following: NFPA 58, Liquefied Petroleum Gas Code, 2011 Edition; LP Gas Code Handbook, NFPA 58, 2011 Edition; and National Fuel Gas Code Handbook, NFPA 54,...
      • Hearing Meeting: Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Eyster Auditorium, 3125 Conner Boulevard, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-1650
• Department of Environmental Protection
  • Departmental
    • The Orange Creek Basin (OCB) TMDL Working Group was formed to provide a forum for stakeholders to discuss issues related to the OCB TMDLs, including development, allocation, and implementation of projects that address the TMDLs. The Orange Creek ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Waccasassa Forestry Center’s District Office, Florida Division of Forestry, 5353 N.E. 39th Avenue, Gainesville, Florida 32609
• Department of Transportation
  • Departmental
    • FTC Executive Team teleconference. ; May 9, 2011, 1:00 p.m. (EST) – until conclusion of business ; Florida Transportation Commission, 605 Suwannee Street, Room 176, Tallahassee, Florida
      • Hearing Meeting: Florida Transportation Commission, 605 Suwannee Street, Room 176, Tallahassee, Florida
• Regional Planning Councils
  • North Central Florida Regional Planning Council
    • To conduct the regular business of the North Central Florida (District 3) Local Emergency Planning Committee. ; May 6, 2011, 10:00 a.m. ; PCS Phosphate, 15843 Southeast 78th Street, White Springs, Florida
      • Hearing Meeting: PCS Phosphate, 15843 Southeast 78th Street, White Springs, Florida
• Department of Elder Affairs
  • Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program
    • West Central Florida District Long-Term Care Ombudsman Council business. ; May 20, 2011; June 17, 2011; July 15, 2011; August 19, 2011; September 16, 2011, 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 Noon (EST/EDT) ; Department of Children and Families, Building 201, 9393 ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Department of Children and Families, Building 201, 9393 North Florida Avenue, Room 805, Tampa, FL 33612 (NOTE: Meeting location has changed since original submission that was published in the 4/15/11, Vol. 36, No. 15 issue of the F.A.W.)
• Department of the Lottery
  • Departmental
    • Meeting of the Evaluation Committee to evaluate and score proposals for RFP 05-10/11, Air Mix Lottery Ball Drawing Machines. ; Tuesday, May 10, 2011, 9:30 a.m. (Eastern Time) and continuing from day to day thereafter as may be required ; Florida ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Florida Lottery Headquarters, 250 Marriott Drive, Tallahassee, Florida 32301
• Department of Financial Services
  • OIR – Insurance Regulation
    • Hearings on the Life Insurance Industry’s Policies, Practices and Procedures regarding (1) Use of the Social Security Administration’s Death Master File, (2) Claim Settlement Practices, and (3) Compliance with Florida’s Unclaimed Property Laws. ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Pat Thomas Committee Room (412 Knott Building), Tallahassee, Florida
• Administration Commission
  • Departmental
    • Pursuant to Section 30.49, Florida Statutes, the Alachua County Sheriff has submitted an appeal of the proposed budget as set forth by the Alachua County Board of County Commissioners. The Budget Appeal Hearing addresses the petition filed by the ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Room 2103, The Capitol, Tallahassee, Florida
• Department of Environmental Protection
  • Departmental
    • On July 14, 2010, Raytheon Company (Raytheon) timely submitted to DEP its second proposed Remedial Action Plan Addendum (RAPA II) regarding necessary information for cleanup of the contaminants of concern around the Raytheon facility located at 1501 ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Azalea Middle School, Multi-Purpose Room, 7855 22nd Avenue North, St. Petersburg, Florida 33710
• 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

7. Notices of Petitions and Dispositions Regarding Declaratory Stat

• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Division of Florida Condominiums, Timeshares and Mobile Homes
    • Hector Martinez, Esq., attorney for Lago Grande Homeowners’ Association, Inc., Docket No. 2011016226, on March 25, 2011. ; Whether the board of directors of Lago Grande Homeowners’ Association, Inc. may vote the votes of unit owners whose right to ...
    • Rafael Recalde, Attorney for Bayshore Yacht & Tennis Club Condominium Association, Inc., Docket No. 2011020153. ; Whether Bayshore Yacht & Tennis Club Condominium Association, Inc. may expand the number of directors by board vote and fill the new ...
    • Thomas Kopf, Unit Owner, Lauderdale Tennis Club, Inc., Docket No. 2011020393 on April 18, 2011. ; Whether Lauderdale Tennis Club, Inc. is a master condominium association as defined by Section 718.103(2), Florida Statutes.
• Department of Health
  • Board of Dentistry
    • Michael J. Jumber, D.M.D.; The petition seeks the Board’s interpretation of Section 466.024, Florida Statutes, and whether a dentist may perform HgA1C diabetes screening in the dental office by auxiliaries, under Chapter 466, Florida Statutes. The ...
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Building Code Administrators and Inspectors Board
    • Sandy Robinson and Paul T. Myers. ; The petition seeks the Board’s interpretation of Section 468, Florida Statutes, and whether a building official, within his or her jurisdiction, may perform any plan review or inspection even if he or she only ...

8. Notices Regarding Bids, Proposals and Purchasing

• Department of Education
  • School Districts
    • Department of Education, School Districts
  • University of Florida
    • Department of Education, University of Florida
  • Florida State University
    • Department of Education, Florida State University
  • University of Central Florida
    • Department of Education, University of Central Florida
• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • Florida Developmental Disabilities Council
    • Other Agencies and Organizations, Florida Developmental Disabilities Council
    • Other Agencies and Organizations, Florida Developmental Disabilities Council
• Department of Education
  • University of Central Florida
    • Department of Education, University of Central Florida
    • Department of Education, University of Central Florida

9. Miscellaneous

• Department of Environmental Protection
  • Office of the Secretary
    • Department of Environmental Protection, Office of the Secretary
  • Departmental
    • Department of Environmental Protection, Departmental
    • Department of Environmental Protection, Departmental
• Department of Health
  • Board of Medicine
    • Department of Health, Board of Medicine
  • Board of Nursing
    • Department of Health, Board of Nursing
    • Department of Health, Board of Nursing
  • Division of Family Health Services
    • Department of Health, Division of Family Health Services
• Agency for Health Care Administration
  • Certificate of Need
    • Agency for Health Care Administration, Certificate of Need
    • Agency for Health Care Administration, Certificate of Need
• Department of Environmental Protection
  • Departmental
    • Department of Environmental Protection, Departmental
    • Department of Environmental Protection, 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 Health
  • Board of Nursing
    • Department of Health, Board of Nursing
    • Department of Health, Board of Nursing
  • Board of Osteopathic Medicine
    • Department of Health, Board of Osteopathic Medicine
  • Board of Physical Therapy Practice
    • Department of Health, Board of Physical Therapy Practice
  • Board of Massage Therapy
    • Department of Health, Board of Massage Therapy
  • Board of Nursing
    • Department of Health, Board of Nursing
• Agency for Health Care Administration
  • Certificate of Need
    • Agency for Health Care Administration, Certificate of Need
    • Agency for Health Care Administration, Certificate of Need
• 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