Vol. 34, No. 18 (05/02/2008)

1. Notices of Development of Proposed Rules and Negotiated Rulemaking

• Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission
  • Marine Fisheries
    • The purpose of these rule amendments is to make the list of allowable materials for stone crab traps consistent with the list in rule for blue crab traps by allowing the use of galvanized 16 gauge or thinner staples to secure the required degradable ...
    • The purpose of this rule amendment is to amend the Commission’s Mullet Rule. The purpose of amending Rule 68B-39.005, F.A.C., is to rescind the July 1 through January 31 weekend closure on commercial harvest of striped mullet. The effect of this ...
• Department of Education
  • State Board of Education
    • The purpose of the rule development is to implement Florida’s statutory requirements relating to the safe and efficient transportation of Florida public school students by county school districts and charter schools. The effect will be a rule which ...
  • Commission for Independent Education
    • The purpose and effect is to correct an error occurring upon the last amendment to the rule where the fee for a substantive change review was incorrectly deleted.
• Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
  • Division of Agricultural Environmental Services
    • The purpose of the proposed action is to delete obsolete website.
• Department of Legal Affairs
  • Division of Victim Services and Criminal Justice Programs
    • The proposed rule amendments are intended to reflect changes to benefits with regard to the recent change in the Consumer Price Index.
• Department of Juvenile Justice
  • Residential Services
    • The amendments update and clarify various portions of the rule governing the operation of residential commitment programs as follows: The amendments expand the scope of the rule to cover sex offender programs. They also eliminate an unnecessary ...
• Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
  • Division of Agricultural Environmental Services
    • The purpose and effect of the proposed rules are to add amendments to the rule regarding contracts for wood destroying organisms that would require the signature on these contracts, would require a master contract for treatment of multiple ...
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Division of Pari-Mutuel Wagering
    • The purpose and effect of the proposed rule will be to implement and interpret Florida Statutes that relate to rules regulating the conduct of slot machine operations at pari-mutuel racing facilities.

2. Proposed Rules

• Department of Health
  • Board of Orthotists and Prosthetists
    • The purpose and effect for Rule 64B14-4.001, F.A.C., is to delete inapplicable examinations required and to add a new required examination; for Rule 64B14-4.100, F.A.C., it is to delete a non-applicable requirement for Prosthetic or Orthotic ...
      • Due of Comment: 5/23/2008
  • Board of Nursing
    • The purpose and effect is to set forth the disciplinary guidelines for unprofessional conduct by certified nursing assistants.
      • Due of Comment: 5/23/2008
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Electrical Contractors' Licensing Board
    • The purpose and effect is to establish standards of practice for electrical contractors.
      • Due of Comment: 5/23/2008
    • The purpose and effect is to revise and clarify the existing language pertaining to requirements for obtaining public liability, property damage and workers’ compensation insurance.
      • Due of Comment: 5/23/2008
• Department of Education
  • Florida School for the Deaf and the Blind
    • The purpose of this Rule is to indicate that President is Chief Administrative officer of the school and lists requirements necessary for the position.
      • Due of Comment: 5/23/2008
• Department of Health
  • Division of Disease Control
    • The Bureau of Immunization proposes an amendment to update forms and guidelines that are incorporated by reference.
      • Due of Comment: 5/23/2008
  • Board of Optometry
    • The purpose of the amendment is to add medications to the Formulary of Topical Ocular Pharmaceutical Agents at the request of the Florida Optometric Association as approved by the TOPA Committee Members.
      • Due of Comment: 5/23/2008
• Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles
  • Division of Motor Vehicles
    • Create a new rule to reflect the addition of Section 320.96, F.S. The new statute requires the Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles to implement a secure electronic process for the issuance of temporary license plates.
      • Due of Comment: 5/23/2008
• Department of Health
  • Board of Respiratory Care
    • The Board proposes the rule amendment to clarify course requirements for reactivation of retired status licenses.
      • Due of Comment: 5/23/2008
  • Board of Pharmacy
    • The Board proposes the rule amendment to add additional drugs to the rule.
      • Due of Comment: 5/23/2008
  • Board of Nursing Home Administrators
    • The Board proposes the rule amendment to provide the form name and number of the application for provisional licenses and the website address where the form can be obtained from the Board of Nursing Home Administrators.
      • Due of Comment: 5/23/2008
• Department of Transportation
  • Departmental
    • This is a substantial amendment to Rule Chapter 14-86, F.A.C. It amends existing rules, adopts a new rule, repeals the Forms rule, and incorporates by reference a Drainage Manual and a revised form to replace two obsolete forms.
      • Due of Comment: 5/23/2008
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Board of Employee Leasing Companies
    • The proposed rule amendment is intended to incorporate a new form for reporting workers’ compensation coverage into the current version of the rule.
      • Due of Comment: 5/23/2008

3. Notices of Changes, Corrections and Withdrawals

• Water Management Districts
  • Southwest Florida Water Management District
    • Publications and Agreements Incorporated by Reference
• Department of Health
  • Board of Orthotists and Prosthetists
    • Approved Examinations, Requirements for Orthotic Fitter, Orthotic Fitter Assistant and Pedorthic
    • Requirements for Prosthetic or Orthotic Residency or Internship
  • Board of Nursing
    • Disciplinary Guidelines; Range of Penalties; Aggravating and Mitigating Circumstances
• Department of Education
  • State Board of Education
    • K-12 Comprehensive Reading Plan Implementation
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Electrical Contractors' Licensing Board
    • Standards of Practice
• Executive Office of the Governor
  • Office of Tourism, Trade and Economic Development
    • Certification Decision and Allocation Policy
• Water Management Districts
  • Suwannee River Water Management District
    • General
• Department of Education
  • State Board of Education
    • Implementation of Florida's System of School Improvement and Accountability
• Department of Health
  • Board of Respiratory Care
    • Reactivation of Retired Status License
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Electrical Contractors' Licensing Board
    • Reinstatement of Null and Void License Pursuant to Section 455.271(6)(b) of the Florida Statutes
    • Registration of Additional New Business Entity or Transfers
• Department of Health
  • Board of Pharmacy
    • Standards of Practice for Compounding Sterile Preparations - (CSPs)
• Department of Law Enforcement
  • Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission
    • Moral Character

4. Petitions and Dispositions Regarding Rule Variance or Waiver

• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Division of Hotels and Restaurants
    • a Routine Variance for Chapter 61C-4.010(7); Florida Administrative Code from Taco Rock #3 located in Cantonment. The above referenced F.A.C. states …each public food service establishment shall maintain a minimum of one public bathroom for each sex,...
• Department of Law Enforcement
  • Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission
    • waiver of Rule 11B-20.0014(3)(b), 1-2, F.A.C., from Lake City Community College Criminal Justice Programs. Petitioner wishes to waive the requirement that an instructor be entered into ATMS and be certified prior to teaching a course. Petitioner's ...
• Department of Community Affairs
  • Division of Community Planning
    • variance from the City of Cocoa relating to the schedule for local governments to transmit and submit their evaluation and appraisal reports (“EAR”) as mandated by Section 163.3191, Florida Statutes. The petitioner seeks a retroactive variance ...
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Division of Hotels and Restaurants
    • an Emergency Variance for Chapter 61C-4.010(1) and 61C-4.010(6) Florida Administrative Codes from the Rollin Lunch Box located in Naples. The above referenced F.A.C. addresses food supplies, food protection, and physical facilities-except as ...
    • for a Routine Variance for Chapter 61C-4.010(7); Florida Administrative Code from Café Rendez-Vous located in Seaside. The above referenced F.A.C. states that all bathrooms shall be of easy and convenient access to both patrons and employees… They ...
• Department of Environmental Protection
  • Departmental
    • On December 13, 2007, the Department of Environmental Protection’s Northwest District Office, received a petition for a waiver from Goose Bayou Committee, Homeowners Association. Notice of receipt of the petition was published in the Florida ...
• Water Management Districts
  • South Florida Water Management District
    • waiver from Collier County Board of County Commissioners, Application Number 08-0407-2, for issuance of a Modification of Standard Right of Way Occupancy Permit Number 13171 for utilization of Works or Lands of the District known as the Henderson ...
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Division of Hotels and Restaurants
    • a Routine Variance for Chapter 61C-4.010(7); Florida Administrative Code from Deco Café located in Inverness. The above referenced F.A.C. states …each public food service establishment shall maintain a minimum of one public bathroom for each sex, ...
    • a Routine Variance for Chapter 61C-4.010(7); Florida Administrative Code from Tropical Smoothie Café located in Tallahassee. The above referenced F.A.C. states …each public food service establishment shall maintain a minimum of one public bathroom ...
• Department of Health
  • Board of Dentistry
    • The Board of Dentistry hereby gives notice of the issuance of an Order regarding the Petition for Variance for Oscar Arevalo. The Notice of Petition for Variance was published in Volume 33, No. 49, of the December 7, 2007, Florida Administrative ...
    • The Board of Dentistry hereby gives notice of the issuance of an Order regarding the Petition for Variance for Angela T. Cannon. The Notice of Petition for Variance was published in Volume 34, No. 10, of the March 7, 2008, Florida Administrative ...
    • The Board of Dentistry hereby gives notice of the issuance of an Order regarding the Petition for Variance for Mounika Falemban, D.D.S. The Notice of Petition for Variance was published in Volume 33, No. 47, of the November 21, 2007, Florida ...
    • The Board of Dentistry hereby gives notice of the issuance of an Order regarding the Petition for Variance for Ernesto Ganaim, D.D.S. The Notice of Petition for Variance was published in Volume 34, No. 08, of the February 22, 2008, Florida ...
    • The Board of Dentistry hereby gives notice of the issuance of an Order regarding the Petition for Variance for Maurice Goldberg, D.D.S. The Notice of Petition for Variance was published in Volume 34, No. 08, of the February 22, 2008, Florida ...
    • The Board of Dentistry hereby gives notice of the issuance of an Order regarding the Petition for Variance for Taeheon Kang, D.D.S. The Notice of Petition for Variance was published in Volume 34, No. 09, of the February 29, 2008, Florida ...
    • The Board of Dentistry hereby gives notice of the issuance of an Order regarding the Petition for Variance for Lan-Chen Kou. The Notice of Petition for Variance was published in Volume 34, No. 08, of the February 22, 2008, Florida Administrative ...
    • The Board of Dentistry hereby gives notice of the issuance of an Order regarding the Petition for Variance for Hossein Pahanhi, D.M.D. The Notice of Petition for Variance was published in Volume 34, No. 08, of the February 22, 2008, Florida ...
    • The Board of Dentistry hereby gives notice of the issuance of an Order regarding the Petition for Variance for Brenda L. Pedroza. The Notice of Petition for Variance was published in Volume 34, No. 10, of the March 7, 2008, Florida Administrative ...
    • The Board of Dentistry hereby gives notice of the issuance of an Order regarding the Petition for Variance for Jennifer J. Schuttig. The Notice of Petition for Variance was published in Volume 34, No. 10, of the March 7, 2008, Florida ...
    • The Board of Dentistry hereby gives notice of the issuance of an Order regarding the Petition for Variance for Allyn Segelman, D.M.D, S.M. The Notice of Petition for Variance was published in Volume 33, No. 50, of the December 14, 2007, Florida ...
    • The Board of Dentistry hereby gives notice of the issuance of an Order regarding the Petition for Variance for Kesia C. Sexton. The Notice of Petition for Variance was published in Volume 34, No. 10, of the March 7, 2008, Florida Administrative ...
    • The Board of Dentistry hereby gives notice of the issuance of an Order regarding the Petition for Variance for Flavio Soares, D.D.S. The Notice of Petition for Variance was published in Volume 34, No. 09, of the February 29, 2008, Florida ...
    • The Board of Dentistry hereby gives notice of the issuance of an Order regarding the Petition for Variance for Jennifer P. Sorroza, D.D.S. The Notice of Petition for Variance was published in Volume 33, No. 19, of the December 7, 2007, Florida ...
    • The Board of Dentistry hereby gives notice of the issuance of an Order regarding the Petition for Variance for Karen Way. The Notice of Petition for Variance was published in Volume 34, No. 10, of the March 7, 2008, Florida Administrative Weekly. ...
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Board of Accountancy
    • David Codner, seeking a variance from Rule 61H1-33.006(2), Florida Administrative Code, which requires that an applicant for reactivation demonstrate successful completion of the required number of continuing professional education hours.
    • Veronica Garcia, seeking a variance or waiver of Rule 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 ...
    • Department of Business and Professional Regulation, Board of Accountancy
• Department of Financial Services
  • Departmental
    • The Order as follows: THIS CAUSE came on for consideration of and final agency action on a Petition For Variance From Rule 69B-211.042(10) (a) 6., F.A.C. Essentially, Petitioner Stair asks for relief from the application of the waiting period ...

5. Notices of Meetings, Workshops and Public Hearings

• Department of Environmental Protection
  • Departmental
    • The Peace River Basin Management Advisory Committee will meet to discuss the implementation of the Peace River Basin Resource Management Plan adopted by the Department of Environmental Protection in 2007.; May 22, 2008, 9:00 a.m.; Polk Co. Extension ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Polk Co. Extension Service - Stuart Center 1710 US Hwy. 17-98 South Bartow, FL 33830
• Florida Commission on Offender Review
  • Departmental
    • Regularly scheduled meeting for all Parole, Conditional Release, Conditional Medical Release, Addiction Recovery and Control Release matters as well as other Commission business.; Wednesday, May 21, 2008, 9am; Florida Parole Commission, 2601 Blair ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Florida Parole Commission, 2601 Blair Stone Road., Bldg., Tallahassee, FL 32399-2450
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Board of Accountancy
    • To consider items relating to the educational requirements to sit for the CPA examination.; Thursday, May 29, 2008, at 9:00 a.m.; Conference call.
      • Hearing Meeting: Conference call.
• Department of Elder Affairs
  • Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program
    • Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program, Panhandle District Council Business; May 21, 2008 at 9:30 a.m.; 3800 Common Wealth Blvd., Carr Bldg., Room 101, Tallahassee, Florida
      • Hearing Meeting: 3800 Common Wealth Blvd., Carr Bldg., Room 101, Tallahassee, Florida
    • Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program, West Palm Beach District Office Business; May 19, 2008 at 11:30 a.m.; 111 S. Sapodilla Ave., Rm. #113B, West Palm Beach, Florida 33401
      • Hearing Meeting: 111 S. Sapodilla Ave., Rm. #113B, West Palm Beach, Florida 33401
    • Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program, S. Dade & Florida Keys, District Council Business; May 20, 2008 at 12:30 a.m.; 7300 N. Kendall Drive, Suite #780, Miami, Florida 33156
      • Hearing Meeting: 7300 N. Kendall Drive, Suite #780, Miami, Florida 33156
    • Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program, West Central Florida District Council Business; May 20, 2008 at 10:00 a.m.; 121 Carver Ave., Brandon, FL 33510
      • Hearing Meeting: 121 Carver Ave., Brandon, FL 33510
    • Long-Term Ombudsman Program, Withlacoochee District Council Business; May 22, 2008 at 10:00 a.m.; Lake Panasoffkee
      • Hearing Meeting: Lake Panasoffkee
• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • Governor's Commission on Disabilities
    • The Commission is meeting to fulfill the mandate of Executive Order 07-148.; May 9, 2008 from 9:00 am to 5:30 pm; Department of Elder Affairs, 4040 Esplanade Way, Room 225 F, Tallahassee, FL 32399
      • Hearing Meeting: Department of Elder Affairs, 4040 Esplanade Way, Room 225 F, Tallahassee, FL 32399
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Construction Industry Licensing Board
    • Final disciplinary action related to case numbers 2005-031745 and 2005-035401, involving Christopher A. Vitale, Respondent.; Thursday, May 8, 2008, at 10:00 a.m., or soon thereafter.; Via Telephone Conference Call. To connect, dial (888) 808-6959, ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Via Telephone Conference Call. To connect, dial (888) 808-6959, Conference Code 4879516.
• Department of Education
  • Departmental
    • Regular business meeting of the Florida Schools of Excellence Commission; May 14, 2008 from 11:00 a.m. until completion; Pembroke Pines Charter High School, 16835 Sheridan Street Pembroke Pines, Florida 33331
      • Hearing Meeting: Pembroke Pines Charter High School, 16835 Sheridan Street Pembroke Pines, Florida 33331
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Board of Architecture and Interior Design
    • A+ Designs, Case No. 2008-006724 Civil-Cadd Engineering, Inc., Case No. 2007-047951 John Joe Crum, Case No. 2008-009079 Gary Cothren, Case No. 2008-009122 Designs Of The Interior, Case No. 2008-001663 Hirsch Bedner & Associates, Case No. ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Hampton Inn & Suites 80 Beach Drive, NE St. Peterburg, FL 33701
  • Electrical Contractors' Licensing Board
    • Discussion between representatives of the Electrical Contractor's Licensing Board and Construction Industry Licensing Board re: Solar Contracting.; Wednesday May 21, 2008 at 1:00 p.m.; Department of Business and Professional Regulation Professions ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Department of Business and Professional Regulation Professions Board Room 1940 North Monroe Street Tallahassee, FL 32399
• State Board of Administration
  • Departmental
    • Discussion will include the May bonding estimates and a legislative update from the Senior FHCF Officer. Council approval will be sought to file Rule 19-8.028, F.A.C. (Premium Formula) for adoption and to file Rules 19-8.010, 19-8.012, 19-8.013 and ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Room 116 (Hermitage Conference Room), 1801 Hermitage Blvd., Tallahassee, Florida. Persons wishing to participate by telephone may dial 1(888) 808-6959, conference code 4765251363.
    • The Commission will review computer models submitted under the standards and acceptability process for 2007. In addition, other general business of the Commission will be addressed.; Tuesday, May 20, 2008, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (ET) Wednesday, ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Room 116 (Hermitage Conference Room), 1801 Hermitage Blvd., Tallahassee, Florida. Persons wishing to participate by telephone may dial 1(888) 808-6959, conference code 4765251363.
    • This is a meeting of the Trustees of the SBA to review recommendations made by the SBA procurement evaluation teams relating to the following services to be provided to the Florida Hurricane Catastrophe Fund: investment banking services, bank ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Cabinet Meeting Room, Lower Level, The Capitol, Tallahassee, Florida.
• Water Management Districts
  • Suwannee River Water Management District
    • Board Meeting - to consider District business, and conduct public hearings on regulatory and land acquisition matters. Governing Board Workshop May 8, 2008 @ 1:30 p.m. Fiddler's Restaurant 1306 SE Riverside Drive Steinhatchee, FL 32359 ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Steinhatchee Community Center 1013 S Riverside Drive Steinhatchee, FL 32359
• Department of Education
  • Departmental
    • 2008-2009 Instructional Materials Adoption Committee Meeting Adoption Process; ESOL, K-5 May 19, 2008 3:30 PM – 4:45 PM (EDT) ESOL, 6-12 May 20, 2008 3:30 PM – 4:45 PM (EDT) Music, K-12 May 21, 2008 3:30 PM – 4:45 PM (EDT) Language ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Instructions for participating in the Conference Calls are as follows: 1. At the specified time, call the Dial-in Number. (888) 808-6959 2. When prompted, enter your Conference Code followed by the # key . 3544142 # 3. During the question and answer session, we will also take your questions via e-mail. Please e-mail IMStaff@fldoe.org
• Regional Planning Councils
  • Tampa Bay Regional Planning Council
    • To discuss and implement provisions of the Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act (EPCRA) pertaining to facilities with hazardous matrials within the Florida LEPC District VIII.; Wednesday, May 28, 2008, 10:30 a.m.; 4000 Gateway Centre ...
      • Hearing Meeting: 4000 Gateway Centre Blvd. #100; Pinellas Park, FL 33782
• Department of Health
  • Board of Medicine
    • To conduct a private meeting to review cases for which a determination of probable cause is to be made and to conduct a public meeting to review cases on which probable cause has been made.; Friday, May 30, 2008 at 2:00 p.m.; To be held via meet-me ...
      • Hearing Meeting: To be held via meet-me number 888-808-6959, conference code 2454131
    • To conduct a private meeting to review cases for which a determination of probable cause is to be made and to conduct a public meeting to review cases on which probable cause has been made.; Friday, May 9, 2008 at 2:00 p.m.; To be held via meet-me ...
      • Hearing Meeting: To be held via meet-me number 888-808-6959, conference code 2454131
• Department of Education
  • Division of Florida Colleges
    • Indian River Community College, Criminal Justice Training Institute announces a public meeting for the Region XI Council. Purpose: To provide update on training classes and any other issues involving the Region.; June 4, 2008 10:00 a.m.; Indian ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Indian River Academy 5900 Tedder Road, Fort Pierce, FL 34947
• Regional Planning Councils
  • Southwest Florida Regional Planning Council
    • The regular monthly meeting of the board for the Council to discuss various issues relating to Southwest Florida.; Thursday, May 15, 2008 at 9:00 am; Southwest Florida Regional Planning Council - 1926 Victoria Avenue, Fort Myers, Florida
      • Hearing Meeting: Southwest Florida Regional Planning Council - 1926 Victoria Avenue, Fort Myers, Florida
    • The Council's Lower West Coast Watersheds Subcommittee will meet to discuss the draft stormwater resolution for new construction in Southwest Florida.; Thursday, May 15, 2008 at approximately 11:00 am (immediately following the Council meeting); ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Southwest Florida Regional Planning Council - 1st floor conference room - 1926 Victoria Avenue - Fort Myers, FL
• Department of Health
  • Board of Medicine
    • General business of the board. The Board of Medicine announces that certain Committee meetings will be held on the Thursday, before each Full Board meeting. Committee meetings may be cancelled prior to the meeting date. Please check the Board Web ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Rosen Plaza Hotel, 9700 International Drive, Orlando, FL 32819. Hotel phone #: (407) 996-7900
• Public Service Commission
  • Departmental
    • Docket No. 000475-TP - Complaint by BellSouth Telecommunications, Inc. against Thrifty Call, Inc. regarding practices in the reporting of percent interestate usage for compensation for jurisdictional access services. The purpose of this hearing is ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Betty Easley Conference Center, Room 148 4075 Esplanade Way Tallahassee, Florida 32399
• Regional Planning Councils
  • Withlacoochee Regional Planning Council
    • To conduct the regular business of the Council.; Thursday, May 15, 2008, 7:00 p.m.; Withlacoochee Regional Planning Council, 1241 S. W. 10th Street, Ocala, FL 34471-0323
      • Hearing Meeting: Withlacoochee Regional Planning Council, 1241 S. W. 10th Street, Ocala, FL 34471-0323
• Department of Health
  • Board of Medicine
    • To conduct the general business of the Board. The Board of Medicine is announcing that certain Committee meetings will be held on the Thursday, prior to the Full Board meeting. Committee meetings may be cancelled prior to the meeting date. Please ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Rosen Plaza Hotel, 9700 International Drive, Orlando, FL 32819. Hotel phone #: (407) 996-9700
  • Division of Environmental Health
    • The Department of Health announces a meeting of the Research Review and Advisory Committee of the Bureau of Onsite Sewage Programs to which all persons are invited. PURPOSE: To discuss and guide current, proposed, and potential future onsite ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Orange County Health Department Administrative Services 6101 Lake Ellenor Dr. Orlando, FL 32809
• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • Disability Rights Florida
    • For additional information, please contact Paige Morgan or Dawn Williams at (850) 488-9071, ext. 218 or 219. If you are a person with a disability who needs accommodation in order to attend this meeting, please contact the Advocacy Center for ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Hilton Garden Inn Tallahassee Central - Seminole Room 1330 S. Blair Stone Road, Tallahassee, Florida 32301
• Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
  • Departmental
    • The board of directors of the Florida Agriculture in the Classroom, Inc. will convene for a regularly scheduled board meeting Tuesday May 20 at 10 a.m. at Florida Citrus Mutual in Lakeland. Florida Citrus Mutual is located at 302 S. Massachusetts ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Florida Citrus Mutual, 302 S. Massachusetts Ave., Lakeland, FL 32801
• Department of Elder Affairs
  • Federal Aging Programs
    • The purpose of the meeting is to provide technical assistance to communities across the state of Florida that will address the benefits and challenges of an increasing elder population. In addition, the forum will enlighten individuals on methods ...
      • Hearing Meeting: West Dade Regional Library, 9445 Coral Way, Miami, Florida 33165.
• Department of Health
  • Board of Chiropractic Medicine
    • Case previousley heard by the panel.; Tuesday, May 13, 2008, commencing at 12 noon.; Department of Health, 4052 Bald Cypress Way, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-3257, at meet me number (888) 808-6959, conference code 9849329103
      • Hearing Meeting: Department of Health, 4052 Bald Cypress Way, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-3257, at meet me number (888) 808-6959, conference code 9849329103
• 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.; Monday, May 12, 2008 at 3:00 p.m.; Lecanto Government Building, 3600 West Sovereign Path, Room 166, Lecanto, Florida 34461
      • Hearing Meeting: Lecanto Government Building, 3600 West Sovereign Path, Room 166, Lecanto, Florida 34461
• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • Florida Sports Foundation
    • Quarterly Board of Directors Meeting to review and discuss agenda items regarding the operations of the FL Sports Foundation.; Friday, June 13, 2008, 9:00AM - 4:00PM; Tradewinds Island Resorts on St. Pete Beach 5600 Gulf Boulevard St. Pete Beach, ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Tradewinds Island Resorts on St. Pete Beach 5600 Gulf Boulevard St. Pete Beach, FL 33706
• Department of Health
  • Board of Medicine
    • General business of the committee. The Board of Medicine announces that certain Committee meetings will be held on the Thursday, before each Full Board meeting. Committee meetings may be cancelled prior to the meeting date. Please check the Board ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Rosen Plaza Hotel, 9700 International Drive, Orlando, FL 32819. Hotel phone #: (407) 996-9700
    • General business of the board. The Board of Medicine announces that certain Committee meetings will be held on the Thursday, before each Full Board meeting. Committee meetings may be cancelled prior to the meeting date. Please check the Board Web ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Rosen Plaza Hotel, 9700 International Drive, Orlando, FL 32819. Hotel phone #: (407) 996-9700
• Florida Commission on Offender Review
  • Departmental
    • To determine applicants to be interviewed for the Parole Commissioner position and select interview questions.; May 9th, 2008 at 10am; 1-888-808-6959 Conference Code 4884460
      • Hearing Meeting: 1-888-808-6959 Conference Code 4884460
    • To conduct interviews for the Parole Commissioner position.; May 27th, 2008 8 a.m.-5 p.m.; Tampa International Airport – Florida Bar Meeting Room B
      • Hearing Meeting: Tampa International Airport – Florida Bar Meeting Room B
• Department of Law Enforcement
  • Medical Examiners Commission
    • Medical Examiners Commission Meeting; Wednesday, May 28, 2008, 1:00 p.m.; The Florida Hotel and Conference Center, 1500 Sand Lake Road, Orlando, Florida, 32809, 407-859-1500
      • Hearing Meeting: The Florida Hotel and Conference Center, 1500 Sand Lake Road, Orlando, Florida, 32809, 407-859-1500
• Regional Utility Authorities
  • Peace River/Manasota Regional Water Supply Authority
    • The Board of Directors will convene to conduct regular busienss of the Authority.; May 7, 2008 @ 9:30 a.m.; Manatee County Administrative Center 1112 Manatee Avenue West, Bradenton, FL
      • Hearing Meeting: Manatee County Administrative Center 1112 Manatee Avenue West, Bradenton, FL
• Department of Health
  • Division of Children's Medical Services
    • GENERAL SUBJECT MATTER TO BE CONSIDERED: The Florida KidCare Coordinating Council, an advisory body appointed by the Florida Department of Health, will meet on Friday, May 16, 2008, 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. in Tallahassee to discuss Florida KidCare, ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Betty Easley Conference Center Capital Circle Office Center 4075 Esplanade Way, Room # 166 Tallahassee, FL 32399-0950
• Water Management Districts
  • South Florida Water Management District
    • Closed door attorney-client session pursuant to Section 286.011(8)(2007), Florida Statutes, to discuss strategy related to litigation expenditures in Natural Resources Defense Council, Inc., et al. v. Van Antwerp, et al., United States District ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Highlands County Commission Chambers, 600 South Commerce Avenue, Sebring, FL 33870 DATE AND TIME: May 15, 2008, 9:00 a.m. – completed PLACE: South Florida Water Management District Headquarters, Building B-1, Auditorium, 3301 Gun Club Road, West Palm Beach, Florida 33406
    • Closed door attorney-client session pursuant to Section 286.011(8)(2007), Florida Statutes, to discuss strategy related to litigation expenditures in Friends of the Everglades, Inc. and Fishermen Against Destruction of the Environment, Inc. v. South ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Highlands County Commission Chambers, 600 South Commerce Avenue, Sebring, FL 33870 DATE AND TIME: May 15, 2008, 9:00 a.m. – completed PLACE: South Florida Water Management District Headquarters, Building B-1, Auditorium, 3301 Gun Club Road, West Palm Beach, Florida 33406
    • Closed door attorney-client session pursuant to Section 286.011(8)(2007), Florida Statutes, to discuss strategy related to litigation expenditures in United States of America v. South Florida Water Management District, et al., United States District ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Highlands County Commission Chambers, 600 South Commerce Avenue, Sebring, FL 33870 DATE AND TIME: May 15, 2008, 9:00 a.m. – completed PLACE: South Florida Water Management District Headquarters, Building B-1, Auditorium, 3301 Gun Club Road, West Palm Beach, Florida 33406
• Department of Elder Affairs
  • Office of Public and Professional Guardians
    • This will be a general business meeting of the Foundation for Indigent Guardianship, Inc.; May 13, 2008 from 8:00a.m. to 9:00a.m.; Callers within Tallahassee and outside of Tallahassee: 1-888-808-6959 When prompted, enter Conference Code number ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Callers within Tallahassee and outside of Tallahassee: 1-888-808-6959 When prompted, enter Conference Code number 4142381 followed by #
• Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
  • Division of Food Safety
    • The purpose of this workshop is to develop a rule to establish a Standard of Identity for Honey that is produced, packed, repacked, distributed and sold in Florida or from Florida. The rule is meant to have the effect on controlling the pervasive, ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Eyster Auditorium, The Conner Building, 3125 Conner Boulevard, Tallahassee, Florida.
• Department of Health
  • Board of Pharmacy
    • The Board will discuss the Immunization Rule, the Petitions for Variance of Waiver for Foreign Pharmacy Graduates, and General Board Business. ; May 12, 2008, at 10:00 a.m.; Conference Call Number 1-888-808-6959, Conference Code 5642037
      • Hearing Meeting: Conference Call Number 1-888-808-6959, Conference Code 5642037
• Department of Legal Affairs
  • Division of Victim Services and Criminal Justice Programs
    • The Council shall make a systematic study of the conditions affecting black men and boys, including, but not limited to, homicide rates, arrest and incarceration rate, poverty, violence, drug abuse, death rates, disparate annual income levels, ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Toll Free Dial in Number: 888-808-6959; Conference Code: 0131521068
• Regional Planning Councils
  • Treasure Coast Regional Planning Council
    • To conduct the monthly meeting of the Council.; May 16, 2008 - 9:30 a.m.; Wolf High Technology Center Indian River Community College 2400 SE Salerno Road Stuart, FL 34997
      • Hearing Meeting: Wolf High Technology Center Indian River Community College 2400 SE Salerno Road Stuart, FL 34997
• Department of Health
  • Departmental
    • Continued discussion of issues relating to correctional health care in the Florida Department of Corrections.; May 15, 2008; 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm; Phone Number: 1-888-808-6959 (Toll Free), Conference Code: 2454583; 4040 Esplanade Way, Building 4040, ...
      • Hearing Meeting: 4040 Esplanade Way, Building 4040, Room 301,Tallahassee, FL 32399
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Board of Professional Geologists
    • Application Review and general board business.; Wednesday, May 14, 2008 at 9:00 a.m.; The call in number is 888-808-6959 and the conference code is 9226020.
      • Hearing Meeting: The call in number is 888-808-6959 and the conference code is 9226020.
• Department of Children and Families
  • Economic Self-Sufficiency Program
    • The Council will take public comments from all interested persons on the issue of homelessness, and discuss issues and recommendations to further the Council's Strategic Plan ; Tuesday, May 13, 2008; Omni Jacksonville Hotel 245 Water Street ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Omni Jacksonville Hotel 245 Water Street Jacksonville, FL 32202
• Department of Community Affairs
  • Division of Emergency Management
    • To discuss projects listed on their Strategic Initiatives Work Plan. Those interested in participating in the conference call, please contact Sheri Powers of the Florida Division of Emergency Management at (850) 413-9925 to obtain the conference ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Sadowski Building, Conference Room 320Q
• State Board of Administration
  • Departmental
    • The State Board of Administration of Florida (the “SBA”) has solicited competitive responses from persons interested in providing consultant services for an independent compliance program review of investment management, middle/back office support ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Hermitage Room, 1801 Hermitage Blvd. Tallahassee, Florida
    • To discuss the responses received concerning the above ITN and to conduct interviews with the finalist respondents, if necessary. Any changes to the above meeting dates and/or times (including the cancellation of any meeting) will be posted on ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Emeral Coast Room, 1801 Hermitage Blvd., Tallahassee, Florida.
    • To discuss the responses received concerning the above ITN, to determine a final ranking of respondents, and to select for recommendation to the Executive Director one or more respondent(s) to provide the consultant services for an independent ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Hermitage Room, 1801 Hermitage Blvd., Tallahassee, Florida.
• Regional Planning Councils
  • South Florida Regional Planning Council
    • The Commons Development of Regional Impact (DRI) Mediation; Tuesday, May 6, 2008, 9:00 am-12:00 noon; South Florida Regional Planning Council, 3440 Hollywood Boulevard, Suite 140, Hollywood, Florida 33021
      • Hearing Meeting: South Florida Regional Planning Council, 3440 Hollywood Boulevard, Suite 140, Hollywood, Florida 33021
• Public Service Commission
  • Departmental
    • DOCKET NO. 070592-GU - Application for a rate increase by St. Joe Natural Gas Company, Inc. The purpose of the meeting is to permit members of the public to comment regarding the request for rate increase by St. Joe Natural Gas Company, Inc. At ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Gulf County School Board Room 150 Middle School Road Port St. Joe, Florida 32456
• Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
  • Division of Standards
    • The council will meet to review budget preparations for 2009-10 and and proposed programs for the coming fiscal year.; May 21, 2008 from 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.; Ramada Inn, Stallion Room, I-75 and US 27, Ocala, Florida.
      • Hearing Meeting: Ramada Inn, Stallion Room, I-75 and US 27, Ocala, Florida.
• Department of Financial Services
  • Finance
    • This is the Final Public Hearing on the adoption of proposed amendments to Rule 69V-560.102, Florida Administrative Code, published on February 15, 2008, in Vol. 34, No. 7, of the F.A.W. No changes have been made to the rule. The amendment reduces ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Cabinet Meeting Room, Lower Level, The Capitol, Tallahassee, Florida
• Public Service Commission
  • Departmental
    • To consider those matters ready for decision. LEGAL AUTHORITY AND JURISDICTION: Chapters 120, 350, 364, 366, and 367, F.S. Persons who may be affected by Commission action on certain items on the conference agenda may be allowed to address the ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Betty Easley Conference Center, Joseph P. Cresse Hearing Room 148, 4075 Esplanade Way, Tallahassee, Florida
    • To discuss and make decisions on matters which affect the operation of the Commission. A copy of the agenda of the Internal Affairs Meeting may be obtained by contacting the Office of Commission Clerk, Florida Public Service Commission, 2540 ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Joseph P. Cresse Hearing Room 148, Betty Easley Conference Center, 4075 Esplanade Way, Conference Room 140, Tallahassee, Florida
• Department of Community Affairs
  • Division of Housing and Community Development
    • This is a meeting of the Regional AC Efficiency Workgroup to investigate the feasibility of a hot-and-humid climate regional efficiency rating for air-conditioner and heat-pump systems and to provide recommendation for consideration by the Florida ...
      • Hearing Meeting: RACCA Inc. 1920 East Sligh Avenue Tampa, Florida 33610 813-870-2607
• Water Management Districts
  • Southwest Florida Water Management District
    • RE-OPENING OF BAYPORT PARK SITE: Ceremony to celebrate completion of the Bayport Park Expansion/ Renovation Project. Ad Order 56231.; Thursday, May 15, 2008, 10:00 a.m.; Bayport Park, 4140 Cortez Boulevard, Brooksville
      • Hearing Meeting: Bayport Park, 4140 Cortez Boulevard, Brooksville
• Department of Health
  • Board of Osteopathic Medicine
    • Pain Management Committee Meeting.; Monday, May 12, 2008 at 12:00 p.m., or shortly thereafter.; Meet Me Number: Conference Call # 1-888-808-6959 Conference Code # 2454587
      • Hearing Meeting: Meet Me Number: Conference Call # 1-888-808-6959 Conference Code # 2454587
• Water Management Districts
  • South Florida Water Management District
    • Water supply and conservation in Broward County.; Governing Board Joint Workshop Meeting with Broward County Commissioners and Broward County City Mayors - May 12, 2008, 9:30 a.m.; Broward County Convention Center, Room 124 & 125, 1950 Eisenhower ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Broward County Convention Center, Room 124 & 125, 1950 Eisenhower Blvd, Ft. Lauderdale, Florida 33316. (Photo ID is required for security purposes at the Convention Center) All or part of this meeting may be conducted as a teleconference in order to permit maximum participation by Governing Board members.
• Department of Health
  • Board of Nursing
    • For cases previously heard by the panel.; May 15, 2008 at 2:00 p.m.; Department of Health, Tallahassee at Meet Me Number (888) 808-6959, conference code 24581852.
      • Hearing Meeting: Department of Health, Tallahassee at Meet Me Number (888) 808-6959, conference code 24581852.
  • Departmental
    • Continued work of the Florida Department of Health's Nursing Workforce Ad Hoc Advisory Committee.; May 7, 2008, 1-3pm; via telephone conference call, 888.808.6959. Code 1454444
      • Hearing Meeting: via telephone conference call, 888.808.6959. Code 1454444
• Water Management Districts
  • South Florida Water Management District
    • Agricultural inspection is planned at Butler Oaks Dairy Farm and Workshop at Highlands County Commission Chambers on 5/14. Governing Board to discuss and consider District business, including regulatory and non-regulatory matters and may include an ...
      • 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 Business 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 5/14, the items may be discussed on 5/15.
• Florida Housing Finance Corporation
  • Departmental
    • Florida Housing Finance Corporation (“Florida Housing”) will conduct a public hearing in accordance with the Tax Equity and Fiscal Responsibility Act of 1982 (“TEFRA”) to which all interested persons are invited. To conduct a TEFRA hearing ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Florida Housing Finance Corporation, 227 North Bronough Street, Suite 5000, Tallahassee, Florida 32301
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Board of Employee Leasing Companies
    • General Business of the Board; Wednesday, May 21, 2008 at 10:00 a.m. or soon thereafter; Via telephone conference. To connect, dial (888) 808-6959, Conference Code: 9226020
      • Hearing Meeting: Via telephone conference. To connect, dial (888) 808-6959, Conference Code: 9226020
• Executive Office of the Governor
  • Departmental
    • Seaport Security Issues; May 14, 2008, 10:00 AM; 502 East Jefferson Street
      • Hearing Meeting: 502 East Jefferson Street
• Department of Legal Affairs
  • Departmental
    • Finance and Budget Committee DATE AND TIME: May 13, 2008 at 10:00 a.m. PLACE: Please call (850) 414-3300 for instructions on participation. GENERAL SUBJECT MATTER TO BE CONSIDERED: Legislative Committee DATE AND TIME: May 13, 2008 at 11:00 ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Please call (850) 414-3300 for instructions on participation.
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Florida Real Estate Commission
    • 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.
    • 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.
• Executive Office of the Governor
  • Departmental
    • The Children and Youth Cabinet members will discuss information sharing between agencies and funding for services as well as other issues regarding child welfare in Florida.; May 19, 2008 - 9:00 am - 4:00pm; University of North Florida University ...
      • Hearing Meeting: University of North Florida University Center Room 1058 12000 Alumni Drive Jacksonville, FL
• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • Workforce Florida
    • Dates and Times: Partners’ Meeting, May 14, 2008 , 10:00 a.m. EDT; Board Member Orientation Presentation, May 14, 2008, 1:00 p.m. EDT; Budget Workshop, May 14, 2008, 2:30 p.m.; Reception, May 14, 2008, 5:00 p.m. EDT. Finance Committee Meeting, May ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Crowne Plaza Hotel Orlando - Airport 5555 Hazeltine National Drive, Orlando, Florida 32812

6. Notices of Petitions and Dispositions Regarding Declaratory Stat

• Department of Health
  • Board of Pharmacy
    • Russell P. McKelvey, Pharm.D, on behalf of The Drug Information & Pharmacy Resource Center at Shands, University of Florida.; The petition seeks the Board’s interpretation of Section 893.04(2)(e), Florida Statutes, and whether the intent of the ...
• Department of Financial Services
  • OIR – Insurance Regulation
    • Charles K. Bortell, Jr., an insurance agent.; The petitioner wants a determination as to whether a properly licensed "health insurance agent" is authorized to originate and submit any eligible surplus lines coverages to a Florida surplus lines agent,...
• Department of Health
  • Board of Medicine
    • 5550939
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Building Code Administrators and Inspectors Board
    • Pete Quintela on behalf of Miami-Dade Building Code Compliance Office; Specifically, the Petitioner requests that the Board issue a Declaratory Statement as to the description as a “certified mechanical plans examiner” may or does affect the ...
  • Construction Industry Licensing Board
    • James Martin; The Construction Industry Licensing Board hereby gives notice that it has issued an Order on the Petition for Declaratory Statement, which was filed on September 9, 2007 on behalf of James Martin. The Notice of Petition for ...

7. Notices Regarding Bids, Proposals and Purchasing

• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • Early Learning Coalition of North Florida
    • Other Agencies and Organizations, Early Learning Coalition of Putnam & St. Johns Counties
• Department of Education
  • Florida Atlantic University
    • Department of Education, Florida Atlantic University
  • University of North Florida
    • Department of Education, University of North Florida
• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • Balfour Beatty Construction, LLC
    • Other Agencies and Organizations, Balfour Beatty Construction, LLC
• Department of Education
  • University of South Florida
    • Department of Education, University of South Florida
• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • Departmental
    • Other Agencies and Organizations, Departmental
• Department of Management Services
  • Departmental
    • Department of Management Services, Departmental
• Department of Environmental Protection
  • Departmental
    • Department of Environmental Protection, Departmental
    • Department of Environmental Protection, Departmental

8. Miscellaneous

• Department of Environmental Protection
  • Office of the Secretary
    • Department of Environmental Protection, Office of the Secretary
    • Department of Environmental Protection, Office of the Secretary
  • Departmental
    • Department of Environmental Protection, Departmental
• Department of Health
  • Board of Nursing
    • Department of Health, Board of Nursing
    • Department of Health, Board of Nursing
• Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles
  • Division of Motor Vehicles
    • Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles, Division of Motor Vehicles
    • Department of 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 Environmental Protection
  • Office of the Secretary
    • Department of Environmental Protection, Office of the Secretary
    • Department of Environmental Protection, Office of the Secretary
• 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
    • Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles, Division of Motor Vehicles
    • Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles, Division of Motor Vehicles
• Department of Community Affairs
  • Departmental
    • Department of Community Affairs, Departmental
• Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles
  • Division of Motor Vehicles
    • Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles, Division of Motor Vehicles
• Department of Community Affairs
  • Departmental
    • Department of Community Affairs, Departmental