Vol. 32, No. 14 (04/07/2006)

1. Notices of Development of Proposed Rules and Negotiated Rulemaking

• Department of Education
  • State Board of Education
    • The purpose of the rule development is to revise existing requirements of the statewide management information system which are necessary in order to implement changes recommended by school districts and to make changes in state reporting and local ...
    • The purpose of the rule development is to align the provisions for the use of classroom teaching experience to the proposed new requirements for the college courses option for teacher professional preparation in Rule 6A-4.006, FAC., and to add ...
    • The purpose of the rule development is to include professional education requirements via the course analysis option provided in Section 1012.56(5)(f), Florida Statutes, that more closely align to the updated requirements in other certification ...
    • The purpose of the rule development is to define provisions associated with determining residency for tuition purposes.
  • Commission for Independent Education
    • The Board proposes the rule amendment to the rule to clarify the type of financial statement a postsecondary educational institution earning less than $100,000 shall provide.
• Public Service Commission
  • Departmental
    • To adopt rules to administer the Lifeline service program.
• Department of Corrections
  • Departmental
    • The purpose and effect of the proposed rule is to: clarify the requirements and procedures for administration of chemical agents; clarify the requirements for investigation of use of force incidents; and correct form titles and ensure consistency ...
    • The purpose and effect of the proposed rule is to specify the forms used to document inmate behavior while in confinement.
• Water Management Districts
  • South Florida Water Management District
    • To update the District's rules concerning management of available water supplies during drought conditions particularly in light of the United States Army Corps of Engineers’ anticipated modification to the Lake Okeechobee regulation schedule.
    • To update the District’s rules concerning management of available water supplies during drought conditions particularly in light of the United States Army Corps of Engineers’ anticipated modification to the Lake Okeechobee regulation schedule.
• Agency for Health Care Administration
  • Health Facility and Agency Licensing
    • The Agency for Health Care Administration is proposing a workshop to amend Chapter Rule 59A-30, Florida Administrative Code to implement section 440.13(9), Florida Statutes., Expert Medical Advisors.
• Department of Management Services
  • Agency for Workforce Innovation
    • The proposed amendments to Chapter 60BB-2, Florida Administrative Code implement the provisions of Chapter 443, Florida Statutes that relate to Unemployment Compensation. In particular, the substantial rewording set forth in these proposed ...
• Department of Health
  • Board of Clinical Laboratory Personnel
    • The Board’s proposed amendment will define and specify that experience acquired as a part of a training program may not be used as pertinent clinical laboratory experience.
  • Board of Nursing
    • Rule 64B9-2.001, F.A.C., the purpose is to add to the definition of ”approved nursing education program” a requirement for the Board’s separate approval of each campus and geological location and to add a definition for a “Distance Learning Program. ...
    • Rules 64B9-8.003 and 64B9-8.005, F.A.C., it is to add to this rule a citation violation with penalties and a prohibition as unprofessional conduct violating the integrity of a medication administration system or an information technology system. ...
    • The purpose and effect is to adjust the range of disciplinary guidelines for some violations.
  • Board of Orthotists and Prosthetists
    • The purpose of this rule development is to implement an amendment to Section 456.072(1), FS.
  • Board of Physical Therapy Practice
    • The Board proposes the rule amendment to change the score required for passing the National Physical Therapy Examination.
• Department of Children and Families
  • Economic Self-Sufficiency Program
    • The proposed rule amendments reflect changes in legislation for the elimination of the MEDS-AD program effective January 1, 2006. Medicaid coverage may be continued to some elderly or disabled individuals under a federal waiver.
  • Family Safety and Preservation Program
    • These rules establish the minimum standards and procedures for the provision of intervention and assessment of batterers and for the approval of persons wishing to provide intervention and assessment services.
• Department of Financial Services
  • Division of State Fire Marshal
    • To adopt price level changes relating to firefighter death benefits in Section 112.191, Florida Statutes, for the year 2006-2007.
• Department of Children and Families
  • Economic Self-Sufficiency Program
    • The proposed rule amendments reflect changes in legislation for the elimination of the Silver Saver Program. The program ended December 31, 2005, as the new federal Medicare Part D prescription drug program became effective January 1, 2006.

2. Proposed Rules

• Department of State
  • Division of Cultural Affairs
    • The purpose of this amendment is to establish in rule the most recent application forms and grant administrative criteria.
      • Due of Comment: 4/28/2006
• Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
  • Division of Food Safety
    • The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services provides grading services to food establishments that process poultry through a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Department of Agriculture. The Department charges the poultry processor ...
      • Due of Comment: 4/28/2006
  • Division of Agricultural Water Policy
    • The purpose of this rule is to effect pollutant reduction through the implementation of non-regulatory and incentive based programs which may be determined to have minimal individual or cumulative adverse impacts to the water resources of the state.
      • Due of Comment: 4/28/2006
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Board of Cosmetology
    • The rule outlines the normal discipline imposed for penalty violations.
      • Due of Comment: 4/28/2006
  • Florida Real Estate Commission
    • The Commission proposes to the change to the rule to add two different 14 hour Commission-prescribed continuing education courses in place of a 14 hour Commission-prescribed continuing education course.
      • Due of Comment: 4/28/2006
    • The Board proposes the rule amendment to clarify that a corporation shall operate as a real estate broker when receipt of written notification from the Department that the corporation has been properly registered.
      • Due of Comment: 4/28/2006
    • The Board proposes the rule amendment to include phone numbers for the licensed brokerage firms in real estate advertisements.
      • Due of Comment: 4/28/2006
    • The purpose of the rule is to require documentation on the sales contract and documentation of the deposit, when escrow funds are placed with a title company or an Attorney.
      • Due of Comment: 4/28/2006
• Department of Health
  • Board of Occupational Therapy
    • The Board proposes to consider promulgating a new rule section to clarify application by endorsement for occupational therapy assistant licensure.
      • Due of Comment: 4/28/2006
    • The Board proposes the rule amendment to clarify citations set to impose penalties for practicing with a retired status license and failure to maintain a current address or to timely notify the Board of a change of address.
      • Due of Comment: 4/28/2006
    • The Board proposes the amendment to the rule to clarify the requirements for reactivation of an inactive license and to update specific authority.
      • Due of Comment: 4/28/2006
• Department of Financial Services
  • Division of Accounting and Auditing
    • To update the delinquent accounts receivable transmittal form and the procedures to be followed by state agencies.
      • Due of Comment: 4/28/2006
• Department of Children and Families
  • Mental Health Program
    • The purpose and effect of this chapter is to implement the provisions of Section 394.875(10) with respect to residential treatment centers for children and adolescents which specify licensure standards for admission; length of stay; program and ...
      • Due of Comment: 4/28/2006

3. Notices of Changes, Corrections and Withdrawals

• Department of Legal Affairs
  • Departmental
    • RV Mediation and Arbitration Program; Qualification, Reporting, Disqualification, Manufacturer Conduct
• Department of Education
  • Commission for Independent Education
    • Institutional Licensure
• Agency for Health Care Administration
  • Medicaid
    • State Mental Health Hospital Services
• Department of Juvenile Justice
  • Detention Services
    • Dispute Resolution and Collection
• Department of Health
  • Board of Clinical Laboratory Personnel
    • Definitions

4. Petitions and Dispositions Regarding Rule Variance or Waiver

• Department of Community Affairs
  • Division of Housing and Community Development
    • MARTIN COUNTY. This petition was assigned the number DCA06-WAI-062. Notice of this petition appeared in the March 3, 2006, edition of the Florida Administrative Weekly. It is ordered that the Petition for Waiver by Petitioner MARTIN COUNTY be, and ...
    • MARTIN COUNTY. This petition was assigned the number DCA06-WAI-063. Notice of this petition appeared in the March 3, 2006, edition of the Florida Administrative Weekly. It is ordered that the Petition for Waiver by Petitioner MARTIN COUNTY be, and ...
• Water Management Districts
  • St. Johns River Water Management District
    • Coral Key Development, LLC. (Petitioner). The Petition for Variance was received by SJRWMD on December 20, 2005. Notice of receipt of the petition requesting the variance was published in the Florida Administrative Weekly, Vol. 32, No.3 on January ...
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Division of Hotels and Restaurants
    • Lee Rigby of Vertical Assessment Associates on behalf of Hotel Indigo (VW 2005-167). The petition sought a waiver from Rules 2.1.3.1, 2.7.6, 2.18.5, 2.24.2.1, 2.24.2.2, and 2.20.1, A.S.M.E. 17.1, 2000 edition, as adopted by Chapter 3001.2, 2004 ...
    • Lee Rigby of Vertical Assessment Associates on behalf of St. Joseph’s Hospital Garage – Tampa (Petition VW 2005-193) seeking a waiver from Chapter 2.1.3.1.2, 2.7.6, 2.9, 2.4.6, 2.23.4.1, and 2.14.1.5, A.S.M.E. 17.1, 2000 edition, as adopted by ...
    • Lee Rigby of Vertical Assessment Associates on behalf of Tri-Rail Constructors (Petition VW 2005-181) seeking a waiver from Chapter 110.3(b), A.S.M.E. 17.1, 1996 Edition with 1997 Addenda, as adopted by Section 61C-5.001, Florida Administrative Code....
    • Robert Gerdt of Otis Elevator regarding Summer Cove Condo in Sarasota (VW 2005-179 and 2005-180). The petitions sought waivers from Rules 2.1.1.1.2, 2.1.1.3, 2.7.6, 2.20.1, and 2.20.9 of ASME A17.1, 2000 Edition, as adopted by Chapter 3001.2, 2004 ...
    • Tim Hawthorne of Otis Elevator regarding Wuestoff Hospital in Rockledge (VW 2005-182). The petition sought waivers from Rules 2.1.1.1.2, 2.1.1.3, 2.7.6, 2.20.1, and 2.20.9 of ASME A17.1, 2000 Edition, as adopted by Chapter 3001.2, 2004 Florida ...
    • Tim Hawthorne of Otis Elevator regarding The Plaza in Orlando (VW 2005-177). The petition sought waivers from Rules 2.1.1.1.2, 2.1.1.3, 2.7.6, 2.20.1, and 2.20.9 of ASME A17.1, 2000 Edition, as adopted by Chapter 3001.2, 2004 Florida Building Code. ...
    • Tim Hawthorne of Otis Elevator regarding Florida Hospital (VW2005-186). The petition sought waivers from Rules 2.1.1.1.2, 2.1.1.3, 2.7.6, 2.20.1, and 2.20.9 of ASME A17.1, 2000 Edition, as adopted by Chapter 3001.2, 2004 Florida Building Code. The ...
    • Rick Dayton of Otis Elevator regarding The Star Tower Condominium in Orlando (VW2005-178). The petition sought waivers from Rules 2.1.1.1.2, 2.1.1.3, 2.7.6, 2.20.1, and 2.20.9 of ASME A17.1, 2000 Edition, as adopted by Chapter 3001.2, 2004 Florida ...
    • Frank E. Scerbo, P.E. of CH2M Hill on behalf of the MOSI Pedestrian Overpass in Tampa, FL (petition VW 2006-046) seeking a waiver from Rule 102.1, of ASME A17.1, 1996 Edition with 1997 Addenda, as adopted by Chapter 3001.2, Florida Building Code. ...
    • Don W. Birdsall of Lift-U Div. Hogan Mfg., Inc. on behalf of the Ringling Museum of Art in Sarasota, FL (petition VW 2006-001) seeking a waiver from Rules 2.1.3.2, 2.1.3.3 and 2.1.3.5, of ASME A18.1, 1999 Edition, as adopted by Chapter 3001.2, 2004 ...
    • Jeanne Martin of Accessibility Lifts, Inc. regarding Eagles Landing II (VW 2006-048), seeking a waiver from Rule 2000.7a of ASME A18.1, 1999 Edition, as adopted by Chapter 3001.2, 2004 Florida Building Code. The petitioner requested to have a ...
  • Division of Certified Public Accounting
    • Julie Ann Woelfel Williams, seeking a variance or waiver of subsection 61H1-33.006(2), Florida Administrative Code, and the requirement that required continuing professional education hours have been completed in the 24 months immediately proceeding ...
• Department of Environmental Protection
  • Departmental
    • Jennifer T. Bonde, D.C. Pursuant to Chapter 28-104, F.A.C., and Section 120.542, F.S., petitioner seeks a waiver of the provisions of Rule 64B2-13.007, F.A.C., entitled “Continuing Education During Initial Licensure Period.” Specifically, the ...
• Department of Health
  • Board of Dentistry
    • Bradley Piotrowski, D.D.S., seeking a variance or waiver from subsection 64B5-14.005(2), F.A.C., concerning the training requirements for obtaining an anesthesia permit. Comments on this petition should be filed with the Board of Dentistry, 4052 ...
  • Board of Hearing Aid Specialists
    • Yolanda Alexi Rodriguez, seeking a variance of subsection 64B6-8.003(8), Florida Administrative Code. Petitioner is requesting a variance of the hearing aid specialist exam and an allowance to sit for another examination. Comments on this petition ...

5. Notices of Meetings, Workshops and Public Hearings

• Department of State
  • Division of Library and Information Services
    • The State Historical Records Advisory Board will meet to review and discuss the grants awarded at its October 2005 meeting. The Board will also review the future funding for grants from the National Historical Publications and Records Commission.; ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Florida State Records Center, Room 10, 4319 Shelfer Road, Tallahassee, Florida.
• Department of Legal Affairs
  • Departmental
    • To discuss general issues. NOTE: If a quorum of members does not attend, items on this agenda will be discussed as a workshop by those present, and notes will be recorded although no formal action will be taken. If you have any questions, please ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Awards and Recognition Committee DATE AND TIME: April 11, 2006, 11:00 a.m. Annual Report Committee DATE AND TIME: April 12, 2006, 10:00 a.m. Finance and Budget Committee DATE AND TIME: April 13, 2006, 10:00 a.m. PLACE: Conference Call (850)414-3300, for instructions on participation
  • Florida Elections Commission
    • Review and adjudication of cases relating to alleged violations of Chapters 104 and 106, Florida Statutes, and to the late filing of campaign treasurer’s reports.; Thursday, May 18, 2006, 8:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.; Friday, May 19, 2006, 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Turnbull Education Center, 555 W. Pensacola Street, Room 244, Tallahassee, Florida 32306-1640. Parts of the meeting are confidential.
• Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
  • Division of Animal Industry
    • Animal Industry Technical Council (AITC) will hold its quarterly meeting; June 23, 2006, 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 Noon.; Marco Island Marriot Resort, Golf Club & Spa, Marco Island, FL. This meeting will be held in conjunction with the Florida Cattlemen's ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Marco Island Marriot Resort, Golf Club & Spa, Marco Island, FL. This meeting will be held in conjunction with the Florida Cattlemen's Association meeting.
  • Division of Agricultural Environmental Services
    • The Committee discusses and makes recommendations on pesticide registration issues impacting human health and safety and the environment. CONTACT: Charlie L. Clark, Administrator, Pesticide Registration Section, 3125 Conner Boulevard, Bldg. 6, Rm. ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Flag Federal Credit Union, 3115 Conner Boulevard, Tallahassee, Florida.
  • Departmental
    • Old and New Business.; Monday, April 24, 2006, 10:00 a.m.; Florida State Fairgrounds, 4800 U.S. Highway 301, North, Tampa, FL 33610.
      • Hearing Meeting: Florida State Fairgrounds, 4800 U.S. Highway 301, North, Tampa, FL 33610.
• Department of Education
  • State Board of Education
    • The meeting agenda will consist of the approval of minutes of the meeting held March 21, 2006, and updates on various reports and status of education initiatives by the Chairman and Commissioner. The following items will be presented for action by ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Department of Education, 325 West Gaines Street, Tallahassee, Florida.
  • University of North Florida
    • Business meeting followed by a shade meeting to discuss litigation settlement negotiations or strategy as described below: In accordance with Section 286.011(8), Florida Statutes, the Duval County Research and Development Authority (the “Authority”)...
      • Hearing Meeting: University of North Florida, University Center, 12000 Alumni Drive, Jacksonville, Florida 32224.
  • Florida School for the Deaf and the Blind
    • Matters pertaining to the Florida School for the Deaf and the Blind.; Saturday, April 22, 2006, 9:00 a.m.; Center for Leadership Development, Moore Hall, FSDB Campus, St. Augustine, Florida.
      • Hearing Meeting: Center for Leadership Development, Moore Hall, FSDB Campus, St. Augustine, Florida.
    • Matters pertaining to the Florida School for the Deaf and the Blind.; Friday, April 21, 2006, 4:00 p.m.; Center for Leadership Development, Moore Hall, FSDB Campus, St. Augustine, Florida.
      • Hearing Meeting: Center for Leadership Development, Moore Hall, FSDB Campus, St. Augustine, Florida.
  • Division of Florida Colleges
    • The State Apprenticeship Advisory Council will hold a meeting to discuss general items relating to apprenticeship in Florida. The agenda includes follow-up actions from previous council meetings on subjects of committee structure, assignments and ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Tri County Apprenticeship Academy, 13830 Jet Port Commerce Parkway, Fort Myers, Florida 33913.
    • Regular Meeting. Contact person for the meeting is Dr. Robert L. McSpadden, President.; April 13, 2006, 10:00 a.m. (CST).; Third Floor Seminar Room, Student Union West.
      • Hearing Meeting: Third Floor Seminar Room, Student Union West.
  • Board of Education
    • Discussion of matters of interest to the Board of Governors being discussed by the 2006 Florida Legislature; and other matters pertaining to the Florida Board of Governors.; April 21, 2006, 9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.; By Telephone Conference Call, 1605 ...
      • Hearing Meeting: By Telephone Conference Call, 1605 Turlington Building, 325 W. Gaines Street, Tallahassee, Florida.
  • Departmental
    • Quarterly meeting of the council.; April 21, 2006, 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.; April 22, 2006, 8:30 a.m. – 12:00 Noon.; Embassy Suites Hotel, 5835 T.G. Lee Blvd., Orlando, FL 32822.
      • Hearing Meeting: Embassy Suites Hotel, 5835 T.G. Lee Blvd., Orlando, FL 32822.
    • For consumer input on the effectiveness of services provided by the Florida Division of Blind Services in assisting individuals with visual impairments achieving employment and independence under title I of the Rehab Act.; Thursday, April 20, 2006, ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Hurston Building, South Tower, Conference Room B, 400 W. Robinson Street, Orlando, FL 32801.
    • To conduct a meeting/workshop of the Florida Rehabilitation Council.; April 11, 2006; VR Headquarters, Room 360, 2002 Old Saint Augustine Road, Tallahassee, Florida 32301-4862.
      • Hearing Meeting: VR Headquarters, Room 360, 2002 Old Saint Augustine Road, Tallahassee, Florida 32301-4862.
• Department of Law Enforcement
  • Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission
    • The above meetings are held to discuss issues relating to standards, training, examinations, certification, de-certification, and record management for law enforcement, correctional, and correctional probation officers; Commission rules; officer ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Hilton Naples and Towers, 5111 Tamiami Trail, North, Naples, Florida 34103. GUESTROOM RATE: $85.00 for single or double occupancy. Check-in is 3:00 p.m. and Check-out is 12:00 Noon. TELEPHONE NUMBER FOR HOTEL RESERVATIONS: Call: (239)430-4900; Fax: (239)430-4901.
• Department of Transportation
  • Departmental
    • This Hearing is being held to afford interested persons the opportunity to express their views concerning the location, conceptual design, social, economic, and environmental effects of Financial Project Number 413072-1-22-01, Federal Aid Project ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Greater Palm Bay Senior Center, 1275 Culver Drive, N. E., Palm Bay, Florida 32907.
• Department of Citrus
  • Departmental
    • The Commission will address issues pertaining to budget items and revisions, contracts, advertising programs, balanced scorecards, licensing, rulemaking, and other matters generally addressed during monthly meetings of the Commission. The ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Florida Department of Citrus, 1115 East Memorial Blvd., Lakeland, FL.
    • The purpose of the meeting is to receive presentations from the Florida Researcher Advisory Council(s) and to discuss improved efficiencies and any other issues that may properly come before the Committee. If there is a member of the public who ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Florida Department of Citrus, 1115 East Memorial Blvd., Lakeland, FL.
• Florida Commission on Offender Review
  • Departmental
    • Regularly Scheduled Meeting for all Parole, Conditional Release, Conditional Medical Release, Addiction Recovery and Control Release Matters.; Wednesday, April 19, 2006, 9:00 a.m.; Florida Parole Commission, 2601 Blair Stone Road, Bldg. C, Third ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Florida Parole Commission, 2601 Blair Stone Road, Bldg. C, Third Floor, Tallahassee, Florida.
• Public Service Commission
  • Departmental
    • The purpose of this prehearing conference is to: (1) simplify the issues; (2) identify the positions of the parties on the issues; (3) consider the possibility of obtaining admissions of fact and of documents which will avoid unnecessary proof; (4) ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Room 148, Betty Easley Conference Center, 4075 Esplanade Way, Tallahassee, Florida.
• Executive Office of the Governor
  • Departmental
    • At this meeting, the Board subcommittees will provide an overview of their activities.; Wednesday, April 12, 2006, 7:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.; Hyatt Regency Jacksonville Riverfront, 225 East Coastline Drive, Jacksonville, Florida. For those unable to ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Hyatt Regency Jacksonville Riverfront, 225 East Coastline Drive, Jacksonville, Florida. For those unable to attend, the toll-free conference call-in number is (877)651-3473; Leader: John Brabson, Chair.
    • To discuss Council members expiration dates and nominations of new candidates.; Monday, April 10th, 2006, 10:00 a.m.; The Governor’s Office of Film & Entertainment, 400 South Monroe Street, Suite 2002, The Capitol, Tallahassee, Florida.
      • Hearing Meeting: The Governor’s Office of Film & Entertainment, 400 South Monroe Street, Suite 2002, The Capitol, Tallahassee, Florida.
• Regional Planning Councils
  • Withlacoochee Regional Planning Council
    • To conduct the regular business of the Council.; Thursday, April 20, 2006, 7:00 p.m.; Withlacoochee Regional Planning Council, 1241 S. W. 10th Street, Ocala, FL 34474-2798.
      • Hearing Meeting: Withlacoochee Regional Planning Council, 1241 S. W. 10th Street, Ocala, FL 34474-2798.
    • Chairman report, Committee updates, and other organizational matters regarding the committees. If you have any questions regarding the meeting you may contact Craig Brashier at (352)732-1315.; Wednesday, April 19, 2006, 9:00 a.m. COMMITTEE NAME: ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Withlacoochee Regional Planning Council, 1241 S.W. 10th Street, Ocala, FL 34474.
  • Tampa Bay Regional Planning Council
    • To conduct the regular business of the Executive/Budget Committee. MEETING: Tampa Bay Regional Planning Council DATE AND TIME: Monday, May 8, 2006, 10:00 a.m. GENERAL SUBJECT MATTER TO BE CONSIDERED: To conduct the regular business of the Tampa ...
      • Hearing Meeting: 4000 Gateway Centre Blvd., Suite 100; Pinellas Park, FL 33782. (Please call to confirm date, time and location.)
  • Southwest Florida Regional Planning Council
    • Regular Board meeting of the Regional Planning Council. All Council Subcommittee meetings will meet either immediately prior or following the Council meeting unless otherwise advertised.; April 20, 2006, 9:00 a.m.; Southwest Florida Regional ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Southwest Florida Regional Planning Council, 1st Floor Conference Room, 1926 Victoria Avenue, Fort Myers, Florida.
  • Apalachee Regional Planning Council
    • To hold the regularly scheduled LEPC meeting. ; Wednesday, April 19, 2006, 10:00 a.m. (Eastern Time), 9:00 a.m. (Central Time).; Franklin County Emergency Operations Center, 28 Airport Road, Apalachicola, Florida 32320.
      • Hearing Meeting: Franklin County Emergency Operations Center, 28 Airport Road, Apalachicola, Florida 32320.
• Regional Transportation Authorities
  • South Florida Regional Transportation Authority
    • the South Florida Regional Transportation Authority, Citizen’s Advisory Committee will hold a regular committee meeting; Friday, April 14, 2006, 10:00 a.m.; Board Room of SFRTA’s Administrative Offices, 800 N. W. 33rd Street, Pompano Beach, FL 33064....
      • Hearing Meeting: Board Room of SFRTA’s Administrative Offices, 800 N. W. 33rd Street, Pompano Beach, FL 33064. Should you have any questions, please contact SFRTA Planning Office, (954)935-1930. Attendance by South Florida Regional Transportation Authority Committee Members may be in person or via conference telephone. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact the Executive Office at (954)788-7915.
• Commission on Ethics
  • Departmental
    • Regular Commission Meeting.; Friday, April 21, 2006, 8:30 a.m.; Florida Parole Commission, 2601 Blairstone Road, Building C, Room C307 – Hearing Room A, Tallahassee, FL.
      • Hearing Meeting: Florida Parole Commission, 2601 Blairstone Road, Building C, Room C307 – Hearing Room A, Tallahassee, FL.
• Water Management Districts
  • Southwest Florida Water Management District
    • Conduct Committee Business. Some members of the District’s Governing and Basin Boards may attend the meetings. ; Tuesday, April 18, 2006, 9:00 a.m.; Tampa Service Office, 7601 Highway 301, North, Tampa, Florida. INDUSTRIAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE
      • Hearing Meeting: Tampa Service Office, 7601 Highway 301, North, Tampa, Florida. INDUSTRIAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE
  • South Florida Water Management District
    • Water Resources Advisory Commission (WRAC) Kissimmee Basin Water Supply Plan Update and Alternative Water Supply FY 07 Funding.; Wednesday, April 19, 2006, 9:30 a.m.; Osceola County Agriculture Extension Office, 1901 East Irlo Bronson Memorial ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Osceola County Agriculture Extension Office, 1901 East Irlo Bronson Memorial Highway, Kissimmee, FL.
    • Water Resources Advisory Commission (WRAC) Lower East Coast Water Supply Plan Update and Alternative Water Supply FY 07 Funding.; Thursday, April 20, 2006, 9:30 a.m.; Miami Field Station, 9001 N. W. 58th Street, Miami, FL 33178.
      • Hearing Meeting: Miami Field Station, 9001 N. W. 58th Street, Miami, FL 33178.
    • Water Resources Advisory Commission (WRAC) Lower West Coast Water Supply Plan Update and Alternative Water Supply FY 07 Funding.; Monday, April 24, 2006, 9:30 a.m.; Lower West Coast Regional Service Center, 2301 McGregor Boulevard, Fort Myers, FL ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Lower West Coast Regional Service Center, 2301 McGregor Boulevard, Fort Myers, FL 33901.
    • Water Resources Advisory Commission (WRAC) Upper East Coast Water Supply Plan Update and Alternative Water Supply FY 07 Funding.; Tuesday, April 25, 2006, 9:30 a.m.; USDA-ARS-US Horticultural Research Laboratory, 2001 South Rock Road, Ft. Pierce, FL ...
      • Hearing Meeting: USDA-ARS-US Horticultural Research Laboratory, 2001 South Rock Road, Ft. Pierce, FL 34945.
• Commission for the Transportation Disadvantaged
  • Departmental
    • To review and award grant funding and other business as necessary. The meeting is subject to change upon chairperson’s request.; Wednesday, April 26, 2006, 10:00 a.m. – Completion.; 2740 Centerview Drive, Rhyne Building, Suite 1A, Tallahassee, FL ...
      • Hearing Meeting: 2740 Centerview Drive, Rhyne Building, Suite 1A, Tallahassee, FL 32399.
    • To receive information on Medicaid allocations and hear public input. The meeting is subject to change upon chairperson’s request.; Friday, April 14, 2006, 10:00 a.m. – Until completion.; Hyatt Regency Orlando International Airport, 9300 Airport ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Hyatt Regency Orlando International Airport, 9300 Airport Boulevard, Orlando, FL 32827, (407)825-1234, Conference Call # (850)487-8587.
• Regional Utility Authorities
  • Tampa Bay Water - A Regional Water Supply Authority
    • 2006/2007 Budget Workshop immediately followed by the Regular Board Meeting.; Monday, April 17, 2006, 8:30 a.m.; Tampa Bay Water, 2575 Enterprise Road, Clearwater, Florida 33763.
      • Hearing Meeting: Tampa Bay Water, 2575 Enterprise Road, Clearwater, Florida 33763.
  • Withlacoochee Regional Water Supply Authority
    • To conduct regular business of the Authority.; April 19, 2006, 4:30 p.m.; Sumter County Courthouse, Commission Meeting Room 222, 209 N. Florida Street, Bushnell, Florida 33513.
      • Hearing Meeting: Sumter County Courthouse, Commission Meeting Room 222, 209 N. Florida Street, Bushnell, Florida 33513.
• Department of Elder Affairs
  • Departmental
    • A meeting of the Department of Elder Affairs Advisory Council to discuss the department and initiatives the council wants to undertake. Interested individuals may join by notifying Darrick McGhee by phone: (850)414-2085, by email McgheeD@...
      • Hearing Meeting: Quality Inn & Suites, The Solarium Room, 2020 Apalachee Parkway, Tallahassee, FL 32301, (850)877-4437, Fax (850)878-9964.
  • Alzheimer's Disease Initiative
    • To discuss various issues regarding the Alzheimer’s Disease Initiative.; Friday, April 21, 2006, 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.; Holiday Inn Select, 316 W. Tennessee Street, Tallahassee, Florida, (850)222-9555, Contact: Rosa Pena, (850)414-2339. Alzheimer’...
      • Hearing Meeting: Holiday Inn Select, 316 W. Tennessee Street, Tallahassee, Florida, (850)222-9555, Contact: Rosa Pena, (850)414-2339. Alzheimer’s Disease Advisory Committee
• Agency for Health Care Administration
  • Departmental
    • To conduct a meeting of key health care stakeholders to discuss issues relating to implementing Florida Statutes mandating transparency in health care through public reporting of health care data.; Thursday, April 20, 2006, 10:00 a.m.; Agency for ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Agency for Health Care Administration, 2727 Mahan Drive, Building #3, First Floor, Conference Rooms, Tallahassee, FL 32308.
• Department of Management Services
  • Departmental
    • To conduct Council business.; May 19, 2006, 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.; The Royal Plaza, 1905 Hotel Plaza Boulevard, Buena Vista, Florida. For reservations, please contact the hotel at (407)828-2828, and state that you are part of the ELAC block in order ...
      • Hearing Meeting: The Royal Plaza, 1905 Hotel Plaza Boulevard, Buena Vista, Florida. For reservations, please contact the hotel at (407)828-2828, and state that you are part of the ELAC block in order to receive the $129 per night room rate.
  • State Technology Office
    • To enhance communication among the Chief Information Officers of all state agencies and assist in identifying critical statewide information technology issues.; Monday, April 17, 2006, 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 Noon.; Betty Easley Conference Center, Rm. ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Betty Easley Conference Center, Rm. 166, 4075 Esplanade Way, Tallahassee, FL 32399-0850.
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Building Code Administrators and Inspectors Board
    • To review complaints to determine the existence of probable cause.; April 18, 2006, 10:00 a.m. – or soon thereafter.; Department of Business and Professional Regulation, 1940 North Monroe Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32309, (850)488-0062.
      • Hearing Meeting: Department of Business and Professional Regulation, 1940 North Monroe Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32309, (850)488-0062.
  • Board of Accountancy
    • The Board will meet to consider enforcement proceedings including consideration of investigating officer’s reports, rule changes, and other general business. The board meetings are open to the public.; Thursday, April 20, 2006, 9:00 a.m., Meeting of ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Hilton Tampa Airport, 2225 Lois Avenue, Tampa, FL.
  • Florida Real Estate Commission
    • To conduct a private meeting to review cases to determine probable cause and to conduct a public meeting to review cases where probable cause was previously found. All or part of this meeting may be conducted as a teleconference in order to permit ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Zora Neale Hurston Building, North Tower, Suite 901N, 400 West Robinson Street, Orlando, Florida 32801.
    • The purpose of the workshop is to discuss and identify priorities for utilizing the Education Foundation funds and proposals for the 2006-07 Fiscal Year.; April 17, 2006, 1:00 p.m.; Department of Business and Professional Regulation, Division of ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Department of Business and Professional Regulation, Division of Real Estate, Room N 901, 400 W. Robinson Street, Hurston Building, North Tower, Orlando, Florida 32801, (407)245-0800.
    • Official business of Commission – among topics included, but not limited to, are proposed legislation affecting Chapter 475, Part I, F.S., rule development workshops, Florida Administrative Code 61J2 rule amendments, budget discussions, escrow ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Division of Real Estate, Conference Room N901, North Tower, 400 West Robinson Street, Orlando, Florida 32801.
  • 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: Shady Lane Oaks, 15777 Bolesta Rd., Clearwater, FL 33760.
• Department of Health
  • Division of Administration
    • Continued discussion of issues relating to correctional health care in the Florida Department of Corrections.; April 20, 2006, 10:00 a.m – 11:30 a.m.; Conference Call: (Toll Free) 1(888)461-8118, (Local) (850)414-5775, (Suncom) 994-5775, ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Conference Call: (Toll Free) 1(888)461-8118, (Local) (850)414-5775, (Suncom) 994-5775, Correctional Medical Authority, 4030 Esplanade Way, 2nd Floor, Room 280N, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-1732, (850)245-4557.
  • Board of Chiropractic Medicine
    • General board business.; Friday, April 28, 2006, 8:30 a.m.; Sheraton Ft. Lauderdale Airport, 1825 Griffin Road, Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33004, (954)920-3500.
      • Hearing Meeting: Sheraton Ft. Lauderdale Airport, 1825 Griffin Road, Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33004, (954)920-3500.
  • Board of Massage Therapy
    • Board of Massage Therapy for the purposes of rule development on Rule 64B7-28.009, F.A.C.; Wednesday, April 26, 2006, 9:00 a.m.; Embassy Suites, 9300 Baymeadows Road, Jacksonville, FL 32256, (904)731-3555. A notice of rule development was published ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Embassy Suites, 9300 Baymeadows Road, Jacksonville, FL 32256, (904)731-3555. A notice of rule development was published in Vol. 32, No. 7, of the February 17, 2006, Florida Administrative Weekly. THE PERSON TO BE CONTACTED REGARDING THE RULE DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOP IS: Pamela King, Executive Director, Board of Massage Therapy 4052 Bald Cypress Way, Bin # C-06, Tallahassee, FL 32399.
    • Board of Massage Therapy workshop for the purposes of rule development on Rule 64B7-28.010, F.A.C.; Wednesday, April 26, 2006, 9:00 a.m.; Embassy Suites, 9300 Baymeadows Road, Jacksonville, FL 32256, (904)731-3555 A notice of rule development was ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Embassy Suites, 9300 Baymeadows Road, Jacksonville, FL 32256, (904)731-3555 A notice of rule development was published in Vol. 32, No. 7, of the February 17, 2006, Florida Administrative Weekly. THE PERSON TO BE CONTACTED REGARDING THE RULE DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOP IS: Pamela King, Executive Director, Board of Massage Therapy 4052 Bald Cypress Way, Bin # C-06, Tallahassee, FL 32399.
  • Board of Medicine
    • To conduct general business of the Board.; Wednesday, May 3, 2006, 12:00 Noon.; Meet me Number: Contact Florida Board of Medicine at (850)245-4131 for the meet me number.
      • Hearing Meeting: Meet me Number: Contact Florida Board of Medicine at (850)245-4131 for the meet me number.
    • To conduct general business of the Board.; Wednesday, May 3, 2006, immediately following the Board of Medicine Conference Call Meet Me Number: Contact Florida Board of Medicine at (850)245-4131 for the meet me number.
      • Hearing Meeting: 5/3/2006
    • To conduct general business of the Committee.; Friday, April 14, 2006, 9:00 a.m.; Doubletree Westshore, 4500 West Cypress Street, Tampa, FL 33607, (813)879-4800.
      • Hearing Meeting: Doubletree Westshore, 4500 West Cypress Street, Tampa, FL 33607, (813)879-4800.
• Department of Children and Families
  • Departmental
    • The Council will be discussing recommendations for grant applications for FY 2006-2007, as well as reviewing the status of actions taken during the Legislative session that relate to homelessness.; May 24, 2006, 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m., Eastern Time.; ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Florida Housing Finance Corporation, 227 N. Bronough Street, Suite 5000, Tallahassee, Florida 32301, Conference Call in number: (850)414-1706, Suncom 944-1706.
    • Shared Services Alliance of Okeechobee and the Treasure Coast of the Department of Children and Family Services, District 15; April 12, 2006, 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.; Clem C. Benton Bldg., Room 335, 337 North U.S. Hwy. 1, Fort Pierce, Florida 34950.
      • Hearing Meeting: Clem C. Benton Bldg., Room 335, 337 North U.S. Hwy. 1, Fort Pierce, Florida 34950.
    • Shared Services Alliance of Okeechobee and the Treasure Coast of the Department of Children and Family Services, District 15; April 28, 2006, 8:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.; St. Lucie County Department of Health, 5150 N. W. Milner Drive, Port St. Lucie, ...
      • Hearing Meeting: St. Lucie County Department of Health, 5150 N. W. Milner Drive, Port St. Lucie, Florida 34983. ALLIANCE MEETING
• Navigation Districts
  • Florida Inland Navigation District
    • On Thursday evening, April 27, 2006, 6:00 p.m., the District will be sponsoring a Community Outreach Event at the Guana-Tolomato Matanzas NERR Education Center, 505 Guana River Road, Ponte Vedra Beach, FL. This event is free and open to all members ...
      • Hearing Meeting: The Guana-Tolomato Matanzas NERR Education Center, 505 Guana River Road, Ponte Vedra Beach, and the Casa Monica Hotel, 95 Cordova Street, St. Augustine, St. Johns County.
• Department of Financial Services
  • Division of State Fire Marshal
    • Quarterly meeting of the Florida Fire Safety Board.; May 2, 2006, 1:00 p.m.; Conference Room, Third Floor, Atrium, 325 John Knox Road, Tallahassee, Florida 32303.
      • Hearing Meeting: Conference Room, Third Floor, Atrium, 325 John Knox Road, Tallahassee, Florida 32303.
  • OIR – Insurance Regulation
    • Omega Insurance Company has requested a 22.2% average statewide rate increase with regard to its homeowners policies. The requested rate increase is not uniform and some areas are subject to a higher rate increase. Florida law allows the Office of ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Signature Grand, 6900 W. State Road 84, Davie, FL 33317, please contact: Kristopher Duer, Esquire, (850)413-4276 or Sam Coskey, (850)413-2616.
    • Southern Oak Insurance Company has requested a 24.0% average statewide rate increase with regard to its homeowners policies. The requested rate increase is not uniform and some areas are subject to a higher rate increase. Florida law allows the ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Signature Grand, 6900 W. State Road 84, Davie, FL 33317, please contact: Kristopher Duer, Esquire, (850)413-4276 or Sam Coskey (850)413-2616.
• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • Departmental
    • Area Agency on Aging of Pasco-Pinellas, Inc., Board Meetings.; Monday, April 17, 2006, 9:30 a.m.; The Harbor Behavioral Health Care Institute, 7809 Massachusetts Avenue, New Port Richey, Florida (Please call to confirm date, time and location).
      • Hearing Meeting: The Harbor Behavioral Health Care Institute, 7809 Massachusetts Avenue, New Port Richey, Florida (Please call to confirm date, time and location).
    • To review and approve the FY 2006/-07 budget.; April 17, 2006, 1:00 p.m.; SeaWorld Adventure Park Orlando, 7007 SeaWorld Drive, Orlando, FL 32821. Meeting: Finance Committee
      • Hearing Meeting: SeaWorld Adventure Park Orlando, 7007 SeaWorld Drive, Orlando, FL 32821. Meeting: Finance Committee
    • To review and approve the FY 2006/06 budget.; Monday, May 1, 2006, 2:00 p.m. – Until adjournment.; VISIT FLORIDA Corporate Offices, 661 East Jefferson Street, Tallahassee, FL 32301, (850)488-5607. Meeting: VISIT FLORIDA Board of Directors
      • Hearing Meeting: VISIT FLORIDA Corporate Offices, 661 East Jefferson Street, Tallahassee, FL 32301, (850)488-5607. Meeting: VISIT FLORIDA Board of Directors
    • St. Augustine Public Archaeology Regional Center, Selection Committee for Public Archaeologist; April 17, 2006, 2:00 p.m.; April 18-19, 2006, 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.; Markland House, 102 King Street, St. Augustine, FL 32084.
      • Hearing Meeting: Markland House, 102 King Street, St. Augustine, FL 32084.
    • Items to be discussed include potential Research Park Partners and other business.; Wednesday April 19, 2006, 8:00 a.m.; President’s Conference Room, HomeBanc Building, 1501 S. W. FAU Research Park Blvd., 2nd floor.
      • Hearing Meeting: President’s Conference Room, HomeBanc Building, 1501 S. W. FAU Research Park Blvd., 2nd floor.
    • The Executive Committee will meet to discuss administration of the Council for 2006/07, educational and research programs, and items for the next meeting of the Council.; Wednesday, April 19, 2006, 11:00 a.m. – Until conclusion.; Florida Aviation ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Florida Aviation Test Center, 3256 Capital Circle, S. W., Second Floor, Flightline General Aviation Terminal, Tallahassee, FL.
    • Board of Directors Business Meeting.; Friday, April 21, 2006, 11:00 a.m.; Conference Room “R”, Second Floor, City Hall, City of Orlando, 400 South Orange Avenue, Orlando, FL.
      • Hearing Meeting: Conference Room “R”, Second Floor, City Hall, City of Orlando, 400 South Orange Avenue, Orlando, FL.
    • Meeting of the Board of Directors. Please contact: Amber Floyd, floyda@healthykids.org or (850)224-5437, to confirm your attendance and for additional meeting information. ; April 28, 2006, 10:00 a.m.; Raymond Sittig Hall, 301 South Bronough ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Raymond Sittig Hall, 301 South Bronough Street, Tallahassee, Florida.
    • Quarterly Business Meeting. This is a public meeting. If you would like to attend, have questions, or require further information, please contact Tia Newman, (850)224-1177. All requests for special accommodation s must be received by Friday, May 5, ...
      • Hearing Meeting: The Clarion Hotel Tampa Westshore, Tampa, Florida.
    • The purpose of the BIWG meeting is to discuss the status of the BIWG and National Governor’s Association Policy Academy implementation activities.; May 12, 2006, 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 Noon.; Agency for Persons with Disabilities, 4030 Esplanade Way, Room ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Agency for Persons with Disabilities, 4030 Esplanade Way, Room 301, Tallahassee, Florida.

6. Notices of Petitions and Dispositions Regarding Declaratory Stat

• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Division of Florida Condominiums, Timeshares and Mobile Homes
    • Declaratory Statement In Re: Petition for Declaratory Statement, Aloha Kai Condominium Association, Docket No. 2006014351.
• Department of Health
  • Board of Psychology
    • Gregory S. DeClue.
• Department of Financial Services
  • Division of State Fire Marshal
    • Eric A. Neilinger, filed on February 7, 2006. The matter is now closed.
    • Eric A. Neilinger, filed February 7, 2006.

7. Notices Regarding Bids, Proposals and Purchasing

• Expressway Authorities
  • Orlando-Orange County Expressway Authority
    • Expressway Authorities, Orlando-Orange County Expressway Authority
• Florida Housing Finance Corporation
  • Departmental
    • Florida Housing Finance Corporation, Departmental
• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • Departmental
    • Other Agencies and Organizations, Departmental
    • Other Agencies and Organizations, Departmental
    • Other Agencies and Organizations, Departmental

8. Miscellaneous

• Department of Transportation
  • Departmental
    • Department of Transportation, Departmental
• 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 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
    • Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles, Division of Motor Vehicles
• Florida Land and Water Adjudicatory Commission
  • Departmental
    • Land and Water Adjudicatory Commission, Departmental
• Agency for Health Care Administration
  • Departmental
    • Agency for Health Care Administration, Departmental
  • Certificate of Need
    • Agency for Health Care Administration, Certificate of Need
    • Agency for Health Care Administration, Certificate of Need
    • Agency for Health Care Administration, Certificate of Need
• Florida Housing Finance Corporation
  • Departmental
    • Florida Housing Finance Corporation, Departmental
    • Florida Housing Finance Corporation, Departmental
• Department of Health
  • Board of Nursing
    • Department of Health, Board of Nursing
• Florida Housing Finance Corporation
  • Departmental
    • Florida Housing Finance Corporation, Departmental
• Agency for Health Care Administration
  • Certificate of Need
    • Agency for Health Care Administration, Certificate of Need
• Florida Housing Finance Corporation
  • Departmental
    • Florida Housing Finance Corporation, Departmental
    • Florida Housing Finance Corporation, Departmental
• Department of Financial Services
  • FSC - Financial Institution Regulation
    • Department of Financial Services, FSC - Financial Institution Regulation