Vol. 32, No. 29 (07/21/2006)

1. Notices of Development of Proposed Rules and Negotiated Rulemaking

• Department of Education
  • Florida School for the Deaf and the Blind
    • This rule establishes qualifications and responsibilities of the President of the Florida School for the Deaf and the Blind as its Chief Executive Officer.
    • This rule establishes qualifications and responsibilities of the Business Manager of the Florida School for the Deaf and the Blind.
    • This rule establishes duties and responsibilities of other members of the staff at the Florida School for the Deaf and the Blind.
    • This rule establishes the Board of Trustees’ approval of the revised Pupil Progression Plan and Requirements for Graduation for students at the Florida School for the Deaf and the Blind in compliance with State Board of Education Rules and Section ...
    • The purpose of this Rule is to establish written Polices and Procedures that will be followed by the Transportation Department of the Florida School for the Deaf and the Blind.
    • This rule establishes the guidelines for the Human Resource Management and Development Department of the Florida School for the Deaf and the Blind.
• Department of Community Affairs
  • Division of Housing and Community Development
    • Section 553.992, FS, requires the Department of Community Affairs (the Department) to update the Building Energy-Efficiency Rating System in accordance with the procedures of Chapter 120, F.S. Section 553.995 (2), F.S., requires the BERS program to ...
• Department of Revenue
  • Departmental
    • The purpose of the rule development is to create Rule 12-13.0076, F.A.C. (Calculation of Penalty Subject to Compromise for Reasonable Cause), to incorporate the provisions of the Expert System for Determining Reasonable Cause for Penalty Compromise. ...
• Department of Corrections
  • Departmental
    • The purpose and effect of the proposed rule is to amend the rule to decrease the limit on inmate weekly canteen purchases from $100 to $65.00.
• Department of Transportation
  • Departmental
    • The rule is being amended to add consideration of closing one or more public highway-rail grade crossings to offset opening a new crossing.
• Department of Corrections
  • Departmental
    • The purpose and effect of the proposed rule is to amend the rule to provide that inmates are charged one percent of their total weekly canteen purchases and $0.50 for each deposit and inmates housed at Work Release Centers are assessed a $1.00 fee ...
• Agency for Health Care Administration
  • Medicaid
    • The purpose of the proposed rule amendment is to incorporate by reference Update July 2006 to the Florida Medicaid Optometric Services Coverage and Limitations Handbook. The handbook update includes Medicaid coverage for eyeglasses and for visual ...
    • The purpose of this rule amendment is to incorporate by reference update September 2006 to the Florida Medicaid Physician Services Coverage and Limitations Handbook. The handbook was revised to include the hospitalist program policies. The effect ...
    • The purpose of the proposed rule amendment is to incorporate by reference in rule Update July 2006 to the Florida Medicaid Visual Services Coverage and Limitations Handbook. The handbook update includes Medicaid coverage for eyeglasses for ...
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Division of Hotels and Restaurants
    • The purpose of this rule development is to adopt a single fee for certificate of operation annual license renewals, effective with the August 1, 2007 renewal cycle; clarify application for permit to alter and permit extension requirements; clarify ...
  • Barbers' Board
    • The Board proposes to amend the rule to change the time for providing list of attendees taking the course for continuing education purposes from 5 business days to 30 business days and to add “prior to the licensee’s renewal date, whichever occurs ...
  • Board of Employee Leasing Companies
    • The Board proposes a rule amendment to address the requirements for consolidated and combined financial statement.
    • The Board proposes a rule amendment to address the requirements for the reporting of change of status.
  • Board of Professional Engineers
    • Purpose and effect is to establish the minimum passing score to demonstrate an applicant who has failed the licensing examination has acquired the knowledge necessary to demonstrate minimum competency.
  • Board of Accountancy
    • The Board proposes to review the existing language in this rule to determine whether changes are necessary.
• Department of Environmental Protection
  • Departmental
    • The Department has developed rule amendments to clarify and update grants to financially disadvantaged small communities.
• Department of Health
  • Board of Chiropractic Medicine
    • The Board proposes a rule amendment to address the requirements for continuing education courses.
    • The Board proposes a rule amendment to address the requirements for continuing education course required for initial, renewal, or reactivation of license.
    • The Board proposes a rule amendment to address the requirements for continuing education during initial licensure period.
    • The Board proposes a rule amendment to address chiropractic specialties recognized by the Board.
    • The Board proposes a rule amendment to assess the penalty amount in rule citations.
    • The Board proposes a rule amendment to address the requirements for the time limitation for the retention of chiropractic records.
    • The Board proposes a rule amendment to address the requirements for direct supervision of a registered chiropractic assistant.
  • Board of Medicine
    • The Board proposes to review the rule to remove unnecessary language and to update and clarify requirements for additional educational for initial licensure.
    • The Board proposes the rule amendment to comply with the requirements of subsection 456.072(1)(t), F.S., providing for discipline of licensees who fail to notify patients of practitioner’s license type and for advertisements naming a practitioner ...
    • The Board proposes to review the rule to update and to clarify requirements for continuing education on HIV/AIDS.
  • Board of Nursing Home Administrators
    • The Board proposes a rule amendment to address the requirements for notification of change of address or employing facility.
  • Board of Occupational Therapy
    • The Board proposes a substantial rewrite of the rule to remove unnecessary language and to remove reference to Section 456.033, F.S., as it is no longer relates to initial licensure.
    • The Board proposes a substantial rewrite of the rule to remove unnecessary language and to remove reference to Section 456.033, F.S., as it is no longer relates to initial licensure.
    • The Board proposes to review the rule for any necessary changes to implement disciplinary guidelines for the new violation addressed in Section 456.072(1)(5), F.S.
    • The Board proposes the rule amendment to remove unnecessary language removing reference to end of life care and palliative health care as well as HIV/AIDS education.
    • The Board proposes the rule amendment to remove unnecessary language for end of life palliative health care and HIV/AIDS education.
• Department of Financial Services
  • Division of Insurance Agent and Agency Services
    • The rule adds Professional Property Insurance Adjuster (PPIA) and Certified Claims Adjuster (CCA) as special designations for curriculum standards as established by the rule in accordance with the new legislation.

2. Proposed Rules

• Agency for Health Care Administration
  • Health Facility and Agency Licensing
    • The purpose of the proposed rules is to substantially reword the existing rule to establish uniform procedures and form filing requirements for health care providers and employer/carriers regarding AHCA resolution of workers’ compensation ...
      • Due of Comment: 8/11/2006
  • Medicaid
    • The purpose of this rule amendment is to incorporate by reference update September 2006 to the Florida Medicaid Physician Services Coverage and Limitations Handbook. The handbook update contains the policies and forms for the Recipient Assignment ...
      • Due of Comment: 8/11/2006
• Department of Management Services
  • Division of Administrative Hearings
    • Procedural rules for workers' compensation claims resolution were implemented on February 23, 2003, pursuant to the mandate in Section 440.45, Florida Statutes, that the Division of Administrative Hearings adopt procedural rules. Since Sections 440....
      • Due of Comment: 8/11/2006
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Board of Professional Surveyors and Mappers
    • The Florida Board of Professional Surveyors and Mappers is revising paragraph 61G17-2.001(6)(g), F.A.C., to delete a citation to a repealed Rule.
      • Due of Comment: 8/11/2006
    • The Florida Board of Professional Surveyors and Mappers is updating Rule 61G17-2.0015, F.A.C. to revise the disciplinary guideline penalties for Violations of Sections 472.033(1)(h), 472.033(1)(i), and 455.227(1)(k) of the Florida Statutes.
      • Due of Comment: 8/11/2006
• Department of Health
  • Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy and Mental Health Counseling
    • The Board proposes to update the existing language to clarify supervision.
      • Due of Comment: 8/11/2006
• Department of Children and Families
  • 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.
      • Due of Comment: 8/11/2006
• Florida Housing Finance Corporation
  • Departmental
    • This rule establishes the procedures by which the Florida Housing Finance Corporation shall administer the State Housing Initiatives Partnership (SHIP) Program which provides funds to Local Governments as an incentive to create Partnerships to ...
      • Due of Comment: 8/11/2006

3. Notices of Changes, Corrections and Withdrawals

• Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
  • Division of Agricultural Environmental Services
    • Inspection; Sampling; Analysis; Reporting Rejected Feed and Feedstuff; Reduced Sampling Requirements; Laboratory Certification/Exemption Requirements and Fees
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Board of Architecture and Interior Design
    • Responsible Supervising Control Over Architectural Practice in the Architect's Office
    • Responsible Supervising Control Over Architectural Practice Outside of the Architect's Office
• Department of Environmental Protection
  • Departmental
    • Federal Regulations Adopted by Reference
    • Implementation of Federal Clean Air Interstate Rule
    • Implementation of Federal Clean Air Mercury Rule
• Department of Health
  • Board of Hearing Aid Specialists
    • Minor Violations; Notices of Noncompliance
  • Board of Respiratory Care
    • Procedures for Approval of Attendance at Continuing Education Courses
• Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission
  • Vessel Registration and Boating Safety
    • Intent
• Department of Financial Services
  • OIR – Insurance Regulation
    • Filing, Approval of Subscriber Contract and Related Forms, Rates
    • Filing, Approval of Subscriber Contract and Related Forms, Rates

4. Emergency Rules

• Department of the Lottery
  • Departmental
    • Instant Game Number 659, $50 FIESTA

5. Petitions and Dispositions Regarding Rule Variance or Waiver

• Florida Housing Finance Corporation
  • Departmental
    • Waiver of Section 11 of the 2005 Qualified Allocation Plan
• Water Management Districts
  • St. Johns River Water Management District
    • Sweni International, Inc. Pursuant to Section 120.542, Florida Statutes, Sweni International, Inc. is seeking a variance from sub-paragraph 40C-41.063(1)(c)1., F.A.C., and Section 11.1.3 of the Applicant’s Handbook: Management and Storage of Surface ...
  • South Florida Water Management District
    • waiver from Catherine Zippay, Application Number 06-0605-1 for issuance of a Right of Way Occupancy Permit for utilization of Works or Lands of the District known as L-47, Martin County, to allow the partial encroachment (4') of an existing, ...
    • waiver from Joy D. Hampp (Cottages At The Lake, LLC), Application Number 06-0601-1M for issuance of a Modification to Right of Way Occupancy Permit Number 12533 for utilization of Works or Lands of the District known as LD-4, Okeechobee County, to ...
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Division of Hotels and Restaurants
    • Emergency Variance from Rule 2000.7a, ASME A18.1, 2000 edition, as adopted by Rule 61C-5.001, Florida Administrative Code, limiting travel to 12 feet. The petition was received from Jeanne Martin of Accessibility Lifts, Inc. on behalf of Jennings ...
    • Variance from ASME A.17.1, Sections 2.1.3.1.2(b)(1), and ASME A17.2, Section 2.29.2, as adopted by Chapter 3001.2, 2004 Florida Building Code which prohibit the locating the elevator motor in the hoistway, require hands-on access to the governor and ...
    • Emergency Variance from Rule 2.27.3.2.1, A.S.M.E. 17.1, 2000 edition, as adopted by Chapter 3001.2, Florida Building Code, requiring heat detectors in the elevator lobbies. The petition was received from Lee Rigby of Vertical Assessments, for the ...
    • Variance from ASME A.17.1, Sections 2.1.3.1.2(b)(1), and ASME A17.2, Section 2.29.2, as adopted by Chapter 3001.2, 2004 Florida Building Code which prohibit the locating the elevator motor in the hoistway, require hands-on access to the governor and ...
    • Variance from ASME A.17.1, Sections 2.1.3.1.2(b)(1), and ASME A17.2, Section 2.29.2, as adopted by Chapter 3001.2, 2004 Florida Building Code which prohibit the locating the elevator motor in the hoistway, require hands-on access to the governor and ...
    • Variance from ASME A.17.1, Sections 2.1.3.1.2(b)(1), and ASME A17.2, Section 2.29.2, as adopted by Chapter 3001.2, 2004 Florida Building Code which prohibit the locating the elevator motor in the hoistway, require hands-on access to the governor and ...
    • Variance from ASME A.17.1, Sections 2.1.3.1.2(b)(1), and ASME A17.2, Section 2.29.2, as adopted by Chapter 3001.2, 2004 Florida Building Code which prohibit the locating the elevator motor in the hoistway, require hands-on access to the governor and ...
    • Variance from ASME A.17.1, Sections 2.1.3.1.2(b)(1), and ASME A17.2, Section 2.29.2, as adopted by Chapter 3001.2, 2004 Florida Building Code which prohibit the locating the elevator motor in the hoistway, require hands-on access to the governor and ...
    • Variance from ASME A17.1, 2000 edition, as adopted by Chapter 3001.2, 2004 Florida Building Code, requiring two-way communication from within each elevator. The petition was received from Harry Bruderly, Property Manager of Spanish Oaks Condominium ...
    • Variance from ASME A.17.1, Sections 2.1.3.1.2(b)(1), 2.15.9.2 and ASME A17.2, Section 2.29.2, as adopted by Chapter 3001.2, 2004 Florida Building Code which prohibit the locating the elevator motor in the hoistway, require hands-on access to the ...
    • Variance from ASME A.17.1, Section 2.1.3.1.2(b)(1), and ASME A17.2, Section 2.29.2, as adopted by Chapter 3001.2, 2004 Florida Building Code which prohibit the locating the elevator motor in the hoistway, require hands-on access to the governor and ...
    • Variance from 2004 Florida Building Code, Chapter 3003.1.9, requiring smoke detectors in each elevator lobby. The petition was received from Susan Fisher, CAM, Property Manager of Estero Cove Condominium on behalf of Estero Cove Condominium ...
    • Mitchell Cox of Control Dynamics regarding the Greer Live/Work. The petition sought a waiver from Rule 300.8g, A.S.M.E A17.1, 1996 Edition with 1997 Addenda, as adopted by Chapter 3001.2 of the 2000 Florida Building Code requesting a variance from ...
  • Board of Accountancy
    • Vickie L. Bebout, seeking a variance or waiver of subsection 61H1-28.0052(4), Florida Administrative Code, to allow for an extension of time until November 2006 for an additional sitting for the AUD and FAR sections of the CPA examination. Comments ...
• Department of Health
  • Board of Dentistry
    • Nathalie Shoer, seeking a variance/waiver from subsection 64B5-2.0146(2), F.A.C., regarding Florida Dentistry licensure requirements. Comments on this petition should be filed with the: Board of Dentistry, 4052 Bald Cypress Way, Bin #C-08, ...
  • Board of Nursing
    • Variance or Waiver filed on June 29, 2006 by Mary Carol Antonelli, R.N. Pursuant to Chapter 28-104, F.A.C., and Section 120.542, F.S., petitioner seeks a waiver of the provisions of Rule 64B9-4.002, F.A.C., entitled “Requirements for Certification.” ...
  • Division of Environmental Health
    • Variance from Peter and Kelly Podsiedlik on behalf of Breezeway Trailer Park. The petition requests relief from the minimum sanitary facilities and dump station as required in Chapter 64E-15, F.A.C. The Breezeway Trailer Park is located at 8860 U.S. ...
  • Board of Nursing
    • Waiver of Rule 67-48.002(83), Florida Administrative Code, and a variance of Paragraph 11 of the Qualified Allocation Plan from Lafayette Square, Ltd. (“Petition”). The Petition is seeking a waiver or variance of the Petitioner’s Qualified ...

6. Notices of Meetings, Workshops and Public Hearings

• Department of Environmental Protection
  • Departmental
    • Present the proposed management plan for Letchworth-Love Mounds State Park to the public.; 8/15/06 at 7:00 p.m.; Jefferson County Public Library, 375 South Waters Street, Monticello, Florida
      • Hearing Meeting: Jefferson County Public Library, 375 South Waters Street, Monticello, Florida
    • to discuss the proposed management plan for Letchworth-Love Mounds State Park with the Advisory Group members.; 8/16/06 at 9:00 a.m.; Jefferson County Public Library, 375 South Waters Street, Monticello, Florida.
      • Hearing Meeting: Jefferson County Public Library, 375 South Waters Street, Monticello, Florida.
    • The PAC was formed to aid the Department in determining whether revisions to Florida's designated uses and current associated surface water body classification system contained in Chapter 62-302, F.A.C., are needed. This will be the fifth meeting ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Department of Environmental Protection, Twin Towers Building, 2600 Blair Stone Road, Room 609, Tallahassee, Florida
    • Three previously scheduled public workshops were announced in a Notice of Proposed Rule Development published on June 30, 2006, in the Department’s Official Internet Noticing website at http://tlhora6.dep.state.fl.us/onw/pub_date.asp?pubdate=6/30/...
      • Hearing Meeting: Pensacola Junior College Hagler Auditorium Lecture Hall, Bldg. 2, Rm. #252 1000 College Boulevard Pensacola, Florida
    • Three previously scheduled public workshops were announced in a Notice of Proposed Rule Development published on June 30, 2006, in the Department’s Official Internet Noticing website at http://tlhora6.dep.state.fl.us/onw/pub_date.asp?pubdate=6/30/...
      • Hearing Meeting: Pensacola Junior College Hagler Auditorium Lecture Hall, Bldg. 2, Rm. #252 1000 College Boulevard Pensacola, Florida
    • Three previously scheduled public workshops were announced in a Notice of Proposed Rule Development published on June 30, 2006, in the Department’s Official Internet Noticing website at http://tlhora6.dep.state.fl.us/onw/pub_date.asp?pubdate=6/30/...
      • Hearing Meeting: Pensacola Junior College Hagler Auditorium Lecture Hall, Bldg. 2, Rm. #252 1000 College Boulevard Pensacola, Florida
    • Three previously scheduled public workshops were announced in a Notice of Proposed Rule Development published on June 30, 2006, in the Department’s Official Internet Noticing website at http://tlhora6.dep.state.fl.us/onw/pub_date.asp?pubdate=6/30/...
      • Hearing Meeting: Pensacola Junior College Hagler Auditorium Lecture Hall, Bldg. 2, Rm. #252 1000 College Boulevard Pensacola, Florida
    • Three previously scheduled public workshops were announced in a Notice of Proposed Rule Development published on June 30, 2006, in the Department’s Official Internet Noticing website at http://tlhora6.dep.state.fl.us/onw/pub_date.asp?pubdate=6/30/...
      • Hearing Meeting: Pensacola Junior College Hagler Auditorium Lecture Hall, Bldg. 2, Rm. #252 1000 College Boulevard Pensacola, Florida
    • Three previously scheduled public workshops were announced in a Notice of Proposed Rule Development published on June 30, 2006, in the Department’s Official Internet Noticing website at http://tlhora6.dep.state.fl.us/onw/pub_date.asp?pubdate=6/30/...
      • Hearing Meeting: Pensacola Junior College Hagler Auditorium Lecture Hall, Bldg. 2, Rm. #252 1000 College Boulevard Pensacola, Florida
    • Three previously scheduled public workshops were announced in a Notice of Proposed Rule Development published on June 30, 2006, in the Department’s Official Internet Noticing website at http://tlhora6.dep.state.fl.us/onw/pub_date.asp?pubdate=6/30/...
      • Hearing Meeting: Pensacola Junior College Hagler Auditorium Lecture Hall, Bldg. 2, Rm. #252 1000 College Boulevard Pensacola, Florida
    • Three previously scheduled public workshops were announced in a Notice of Proposed Rule Development published on June 30, 2006, in the Department’s Official Internet Noticing website at http://tlhora6.dep.state.fl.us/onw/pub_date.asp?pubdate=6/30/...
      • Hearing Meeting: Pensacola Junior College Hagler Auditorium Lecture Hall, Bldg. 2, Rm. #252 1000 College Boulevard Pensacola, Florida
• Department of Health
  • Division of Medical Quality Assurance
    • Welcome/Introductions; Approval of minutes from the May 18, 2006, meeting; Old Business; New Business; Open Discussion.; August 24, 2006, at 9:30 a.m.; via conference call, 850-414-1711
      • Hearing Meeting: via conference call, 850-414-1711
• Department of Environmental Protection
  • Departmental
    • Administrative Law Judge David M. Maloney will hear arguments regarding issues of certification pertaining to the Florida Power & Light’s (FPL) site certification application (SCA) for the proposed West County Energy Center. The Department received ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Wellington Community Center, Grand Cypress Room City of Wellington 12165 West Forest Hill Blvd. Wellington, Florida 33414
• Department of State
  • Division of Cultural Affairs
    • To hold an Image Review Meeting to evaluate submissions and to select artwork and artist finalists for Art in State Buildings Project No. DOH 9929/5000, Tampa Children’s Medical Services.; Wednesday, August 2, 2006, 1:00 p.m.; Thursday, August 3, ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Tampa Children’s Medical Services, 13101 N. Bruce B. Downs Blvd., Room 2004, Tampa, FL 33612, (813)396-9798
    • 2006-2007 Challenge Grant Program Panel Meeting.; August 18, 2006, 9:00 a.m. – conclusion GENERAL SUBJECT MATTER TO BE CONSIDERED: 2006-2007 Artist Enhancement Grants Program and 2006-2007 Quarterly Assistance Grant Panel. DATE AND TIME: October 3,...
      • Hearing Meeting: ***All above-listed meetings will take place at: R. A. Gray Building, Room 307, 500 South Bronough Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32303
• Department of Legal Affairs
  • 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, August 17, 2006, 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.; Friday, August 18, 2006, 8:30 a.m. –...
      • Hearing Meeting: Turnbull Education Center, 555 W. Pensacola Street, Room 244, Tallahassee, Florida 32306-1640
• Florida Housing Finance Corporation
  • Departmental
    • Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services announces a regular business meeting of the Florida Coordinating Council on Mosquito Control to which all persons are invited.; October 23, 2006, 1:00 p.m. (Times are Central); October 24, 2006,...
      • Hearing Meeting: Florida A & M University, John A. Mulrennan Sr., Public Health Entomology Research and Education Center, 4000 Frankford Avenue, Panama City, Florida 32405, (850)872 4184 Questions and Comments may be directed to: James Clauson, Chairman, (850)922-7011, ext. 101, clausoj@doacs.state.fl.us or Jeff Blair, (850)644-6320, jblair@mailer.fsu.edu
• Department of Community Affairs
  • Division of Emergency Management
    • To conduct a Hurricane Loss Mitigation Program Advisory Council (RCMP) meeting pursuant to Section 215.559, Florida Statutes. The results of scoring by the RCMP Programmatic Review Panel of proposed projects submitted in response to the 2006-2007 ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Florida Department of Community Affairs, Randall Kelley Training Center, Room 305, 2555 Shumard Oak Boulevard, Tallahassee, FL 32399-2100
• Department of Law Enforcement
  • Medical Examiners Commission
    • Medical Examiners Commission Meeting. Any person requiring a special accommodation at this meeting because of disability or physical impairment should contact the Medical Examiners Commission Office, (850)410-8600, at least five (5) working days ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Jupiter Beach Resort and Spa, 5 North A1A, Jupiter, Florida 33477, 1(800)228-8810.
• Florida Commission on Offender Review
  • Departmental
    • Regularly Scheduled Meeting for all Parole, Conditional Release, Conditional Medical Release, Addiction Recovery and Control Release Matters.; Wednesday, August 2, 2006, 9:00 a.m.; Florida Parole Commission, 2601 Blair Stone Road, Bldg. C, ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Florida Parole Commission, 2601 Blair Stone Road, Bldg. C, Tallahassee, Florida
• Public Service Commission
  • Departmental
    • To identify and discuss the issues involved in this docket. All parties are requested to fax and e-mail a list of issues to (850)413-6180 and JFUDGE@PSC.STATE.FL.US by Friday, August 4, 2006. Any person requiring some accommodation at this workshop ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Room 362, Gerald Gunter Building, 2540 Shumard Oak Boulevard, Tallahassee, FL 32399
    • To give customers and other interested persons an opportunity to offer comments regarding the quality of service the utility provides, the proposed water rate increase, and to ask questions and comment on other issues. A copy of the agenda for any ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Chain of Lakes Complex (Poolside Room), 210 Cypress Gardens Boulevard, Winter Haven, Florida 33880
• Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
  • Division of Agricultural Environmental Services
    • To discuss proposed changes to the Performance Assessment Plan (Plan). Staff is soliciting comments on proposed changes to BellSouth’s current Performance Assessment Plan and requests that any comments on changes to the Plan be filed by July 20, ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Room140, Betty Easley Conference Center, 4075 Esplanade Way, Tallahassee, FL
• Executive Office of the Governor
  • Departmental
    • Search for President of Space Florida.; August 3, 2006, 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.; Orlando International Airport, Hyatt, Constellation Room, 9th Floor, Orlando, Florida
      • Hearing Meeting: Orlando International Airport, Hyatt, Constellation Room, 9th Floor, Orlando, Florida
• Regional Planning Councils
  • West Florida Regional Planning Council
    • District 1, Local Emergency Planning Committee will hold its quarterly meeting to which all interested persons are invited.; July 19, 2006, 10:00 a.m.; The Gulf Coast Community College Student Union West, Room 348, 52030 W. Hwy. 98, Panama City, FL ...
      • Hearing Meeting: The Gulf Coast Community College Student Union West, Room 348, 52030 W. Hwy. 98, Panama City, FL 32401. This will be preceded by a meeting of the Training and Resource Subcommittee at 8:30 a.m. in the same location. For more information, please contact: Debbie Thayer, (850)595-8910, ext. 217.
  • Northeast Florida Regional Planning Council
    • To discuss pending planning and growth management issues.; Thursday, August 3, 2006, 9:00 a.m.; Northeast Florida Regional Council, 6850 Belfort Oaks Place, Jacksonville, FL 32216
      • Hearing Meeting: Northeast Florida Regional Council, 6850 Belfort Oaks Place, Jacksonville, FL 32216
    • To discuss pending personnel, budget, and finance policy matters.; Thursday, August 3, 2006, 9:30 a.m.; Northeast Florida Regional Council, 6850 Belfort Oaks Place, Jacksonville, FL 32216
      • Hearing Meeting: Northeast Florida Regional Council, 6850 Belfort Oaks Place, Jacksonville, FL 32216
    • Monthly Meeting.; Thursday, August 3, 2006, 10:00 a.m.; Northeast Florida Regional Council, 6850 Belfort Oaks Place, Jacksonville, FL 32216
      • Hearing Meeting: Northeast Florida Regional Council, 6850 Belfort Oaks Place, Jacksonville, FL 32216
    • To discuss legislative issues.; Thursday, August 3, 2006, 11:30 a.m., following monthly Board meeting.; Northeast Florida Regional Council, 6850 Belfort Oaks Place, Jacksonville, FL 32216
      • Hearing Meeting: Northeast Florida Regional Council, 6850 Belfort Oaks Place, Jacksonville, FL 32216
  • East Central Florida Regional Planning Council
    • Regular quarterly meeting of the Local Emergency Planning Committee.; Friday, July 21, 2006, 10:00 a.m. Please be advised there will be a Nominating Committee meeting at 9:30 a.m.; ECFRPC Offices, 631 North Wymore Road, Suite 100, Maitland, FL ...
      • Hearing Meeting: ECFRPC Offices, 631 North Wymore Road, Suite 100, Maitland, FL 32751 (Please call (407)623-1075, ext. 335 to confirm date, time, and place)
    • Regular Meeting of the Wekiva River Basin Commission.; Friday, July 28, 2006, 1:30 p.m.; Embassy Suites Hotel, 225 East Altamonte Drive, Altamonte Springs, Florida 32701 (Please call (407)623-1075, ext. 304 to confirm date, time and place)
      • Hearing Meeting: Embassy Suites Hotel, 225 East Altamonte Drive, Altamonte Springs, Florida 32701 (Please call (407)623-1075, ext. 304 to confirm date, time and place)
  • South Florida Regional Planning Council
    • South Florida Regional Planning Council, Executive Committee; Monday, August 7, 2006, 10:30 a.m.; South Florida Regional Planning Council, 3440 Hollywood Boulevard, Suite 140, Hollywood, FL 33021, (954)985-4416 Executive Committee Members: Michael ...
      • Hearing Meeting: South Florida Regional Planning Council, 3440 Hollywood Boulevard, Suite 140, Hollywood, FL 33021, (954)985-4416 Executive Committee Members: Michael Blynn, Chair; David Rice, Vice Chair; Patricia Asseff, Treasurer; Marta Perez, Secretary; Ilene Lieberman, Immediate Past Chair The next regularly scheduled Council Meeting will be on: DATE AND TIME: Monday, September 11, 2006, 10:30 a.m. PLACE: The Cheeca Lodge, in Islamorada, Mile Marker 82. Council staff has reserved a block of rooms under South Florida Regional Planning Council. Please contact the hotel directly at 1(800)327-2888. The cutoff date for making your reservation is Thursday, July 27, 2006.
• Water Management Districts
  • St. Johns River Water Management District
    • Mayor John Peyton and other members of the St. Johns Partnership will formally announce “The River Accord” to launch an initiative to improve water quality in the lower St. Johns River. Information may be obtained from the SJRWMD Jacksonville ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Riverfront, 801 Broadcast Place, Jacksonville, FL (site of former JEA Southside Generating Station)
    • Public Hearing to discuss proposed revision to Chapter 40C-8, F.A.C., regarding minimum flows for Blue Spring.; Monday, August 7, 2006, 4:00 p.m. PLACE: District Headquarters, 4049 Reid St. (Hwy. 100 W.), Palatka, Florida 32177 GENERAL SUBJECT ...
      • Hearing Meeting: District Headquarters, 4049 Reid St. (Hwy. 100 W.), Palatka, Florida 32177
  • Southwest Florida Water Management District
    • Consider Basin business including adoption of the Fiscal Year 2007 budget and final millage. These are public meetings; agendas are available by contacting the: Southwest Florida Water Management District, Executive Department, 2379 Broad Street, ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Bartow Service Office, 170 Century Boulevard, Bartow, FL
  • South Florida Water Management District
    • To discuss and consider District business. All or part of this meeting may be conducted as a teleconference in order to permit maximum participation of Governing Board members.; Wednesday, August 2, 2006, 10:00 – until complete. The Human Resource ...
      • Hearing Meeting: SFWMD Headquarters, Building B-1, 3301 Gun Club Road, West Palm Beach, Florida 33416 (Regular Governing Board Audit Committee (Storch Room) and Human Resources and Outreach Committee (Auditorium))
    • Water Resources Advisory Commission (WRAC)/Lake Okeechobee Committee.; Thursday, August 3, 2006, 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.; SFWMD, Building B-1, Auditorium, 3301 Gun Club Road, West Palm Beach, FL
      • Hearing Meeting: SFWMD, Building B-1, Auditorium, 3301 Gun Club Road, West Palm Beach, FL
    • Big Cypress Basin Board Members to attend a Budget Workshop. Those persons, who desire more information regarding this meeting, may contact: Kathleen Tetrault, Big Cypress Basin, 6089 Janes Lane, Naples, Florida 34109, (239)597-1505.; Thursday, ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Big Cypress Basin, Mary Ellen Hawkins Administration Building
• Department of Veterans' Affairs
  • Departmental
    • General meeting and planning session. Any person requiring a special accommodation at this meeting because of a disability or physical impairment should contact: Nancy Schiellerd, Florida Department of Veterans’ Affairs, 4040 Esplanade Way, Suite ...
      • Hearing Meeting: House Office Building, Room 12, Tallahassee, FL 32399
• 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, July 27, 2006, 10:00 a.m.; Agency for ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Agency for Health Care Administration, 2727 Mahan Drive, Building #3, First Floor, Conference Room, Tallahassee, FL 32308
  • Medicaid
    • The Area Six Managed Care Behavioral Health Advisory Group will hold its quarterly meeting. The purpose of the meeting is to provide a forum for the community to discuss issues surrounding managed behavioral health care services with representatives ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Agency for Community Treatment Services (ACTS) Building, 4612 North 56th Street, Tampa, Florida 33610
    • Agency for Health Care Administration, Medicaid Reform Technical Advisory Panel; August 17, 2006, 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.; 2727 Mahan Drive, Building 3, Conference Room A, Tallahassee, FL 32308. Meet-Me# (850)410-0966, Suncom 210-0966
      • Hearing Meeting: 2727 Mahan Drive, Building 3, Conference Room A, Tallahassee, FL 32308. Meet-Me# (850)410-0966, Suncom 210-0966
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Construction Industry Licensing Board
    • To review complaints in which a determination of the existence of probable cause has already been made.; July 25, 2006, 9:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m., or soon thereafter; Department of Business and Professional Regulation, 1940 North Monroe Street, ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Department of Business and Professional Regulation, 1940 North Monroe Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32309, (850)488-0062
  • Florida Real Estate Appraisal Board
    • Official business of the Appraisal Board – among topics included, but not limited to, newly adopted legislation affecting Chapter 475, Part II, F.S., rule development workshops, Florida Administrative Code 61J1 rule amendments, disciplinary actions ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Department of Business and Professional Regulation, Division of Real Estate, Room 901, Ninth Floor, North Tower, 400 West Robinson Street, Orlando, Florida
    • 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. If any person decides to appeal any decision made by the ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Department of Business and Professional Regulation, Division of Real Estate, Room 901, Ninth Floor, North Tower, 400 West Robinson Street, Orlando, Florida, or Meet Me Number: (850)410-8045
  • 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
    • 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
  • State Boxing Commission
    • To conduct a general business meeting of the Commission.; Tuesday, August 1, 2006, 8:30 a.m.; 1940 North Monroe Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32399. Access to the meeting may be obtained by attending in person at the remote location or by calling, at ...
      • Hearing Meeting: 1940 North Monroe Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32399. Access to the meeting may be obtained by attending in person at the remote location or by calling, at least forty-eight (48) hours prior to the meeting, (850)488-8500 or Suncom 278-8500.
• Department of Health
  • Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy and Mental Health Counseling
    • Probable Cause Panel Meeting.; August 3, 2006, 3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.; Conference Call: (850)245-4474 to inquire about call-in number
      • Hearing Meeting: Conference Call: (850)245-4474 to inquire about call-in number
  • Board of Medicine
    • To conduct general business of the Committee. Any person requiring a special accommodation at this meeting because of a disability or physical impairment should contact the: Florida Board of Medicine, Anesthesiologist Assistants, (850)245-4131, at ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Sirata Beach Resort and Conference Center, 5300 Gulf Blvd., St. Pete Beach, Florida 33706, (727)363-5100
    • To conduct general business of the committee.; Thursday, August 10, 2006, 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.; Sirata Beach Resort and Conference Center, 5300 Gulf Blvd., St. Petersburg Beach, FL 33706, (727)363-5100
      • Hearing Meeting: Sirata Beach Resort and Conference Center, 5300 Gulf Blvd., St. Petersburg Beach, FL 33706, (727)363-5100
    • To conduct general business of the Council.; Thursday, August 10, 2006, 1:00 p.m. or soon thereafter; Sirata Beach Resort and Conference Center, 5300 Gulf Blvd., St. Petersburg Beach, FL 33706
      • Hearing Meeting: Sirata Beach Resort and Conference Center, 5300 Gulf Blvd., St. Petersburg Beach, FL 33706
  • Board of Nursing
    • For cases previously heard by the panel.; August 14, 2006, 5:30 p.m.; Department of Health, Tallahassee at Meet Me Number (850)921-6513
      • Hearing Meeting: Department of Health, Tallahassee at Meet Me Number (850)921-6513
  • Board of Orthotists and Prosthetists
    • General board business. Any person requiring special accommodations at this meeting because of a disability or physical impairment should contact the Board Orthotists and Prosthetists, (850)245-4355, at least 48 hours prior to the meeting. If you ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Department of Health, 4042 Bald Cypress Way, Bin #C07, Tallahassee at Meet Me Number (850)487-9552
  • Board of Osteopathic Medicine
    • To review those cases on which a determination of existence of probable cause has already been made.; Friday, August 11, 2006, 10:00 a.m. or soon thereafter; Belleview Biltmore, 25 Belleview Blvd., Clearwater, FL 33756, (727)442-6171, Meet-Me-Number ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Belleview Biltmore, 25 Belleview Blvd., Clearwater, FL 33756, (727)442-6171, Meet-Me-Number (850)921-6433 or Suncom 291-6433
    • Regular Board business.; Friday, August 11, 2006, 4:00 p.m., or shortly thereafter; Saturday, August 12, 2006, 9:00 a.m., or shortly thereafter; Belleview Biltmore, 25 Belleview Blvd., Clearwater, FL 33756, (727)442-6171
      • Hearing Meeting: Belleview Biltmore, 25 Belleview Blvd., Clearwater, FL 33756, (727)442-6171
• Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission
  • Departmental
    • The Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is holding the first of several public workshops to present information on FWC’s existing due process procedures for challenging constitutionally based and statutorily authorized rules, to seek public ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Farris Bryant Building, Room 272, 2nd Floor, 620 South Meridian Street, Tallahassee, Florida
    • The Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is holding a workshop to receive public comments regarding Section 372.831, Florida Statutes, (Wildlife Violator Compact) on which suspensions/revocations of hunting and fishing privileges from other ...
      • Hearing Meeting: International Game Fish Association, 300 Gulf Stream Way, Dania Beach, FL 33004
    • The Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is holding a workshop to receive public comments regarding Section 372.831, Florida Statutes, (Wildlife Violator Compact) on which suspensions/revocations of hunting and fishing privileges from other ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Kissimmee Civic Center, 201 E Dakin Avenue, Kissimmee, FL 34741
    • The FWC and Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) developed a working group to address better legal evaluation and practical implementation of existing rules and statutes that address seagrass damage from vessel groundings. The working group ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Farris Bryant Building, Room 272, 620 South Meridian Street, Tallahassee, Florida
• Department of Financial Services
  • OIR – Insurance Regulation
    • Citizens Property Insurance Corporation has requested rate increases for the following Monroe County coverages: homeowners insurance and mobile home owners insurance. The proposed increases are 25.4% and 20.2%, respectively, and are applicable to ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Key West High School, Auditorium, 2100 Flagler Avenue, Key West, Florida 33040. Contact name and number: Lori Fitzsimmons, Esquire, (850)413-4158, or Sam Coskey, (850)413-2616.
    • First Floridian Auto and Home Insurance Company, Phoenix Insurance Company, Travelers Indemnity Company and Travelers Indemnity Company of America have requested a 24.2% average statewide rate increase. The requested rate increase was not uniform ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Cabinet Meeting Room, Lower Level, The Capitol, Tallahassee, Florida. Contact name and number: Kristopher Duer, Esquire, (850)413-4276 or Sam Coskey, (850)413-2616.
• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • Departmental
    • General Administrative Operations.; July 28, 2006, 10:30 a.m. – 12:00 Noon; Orange County Comptroller’s Office, 201 S. Rosalind Ave., 4th Floor, Orlando, FL 32801
      • Hearing Meeting: Orange County Comptroller’s Office, 201 S. Rosalind Ave., 4th Floor, Orlando, FL 32801
    • Agenda items include: Pledge, Introduction of Guests, Minutes of previous meeting, Academy Report Sarasota County, Academy Report Lee County, Other items of interest, Adjournment.; August 9, 2006, 9:30 a.m.; The Southwest Florida Criminal Justice ...
      • Hearing Meeting: The Southwest Florida Criminal Justice Academy/Lee Tech Center central campus, 3800 Michigan Avenue, Fort Myers (Lee Co-Tech campus).
    • To review and discuss matters relating to FAJUA financial procedures, data reporting and any other matters that may come before the committee.; FAJUA Finance Committee Teleconference Thursday, August 10, 2006, 10:00 a.m.; Teleconference Call: ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Teleconference Call: Additional information may be obtained from: Lisa Stoutamire, 1425 Piedmont Drive East, #201A, Tallahassee, FL, (850)681-2003, stoutamire@fajua.org
    • Family Care Council announces the following meetings be held:; OFFICER MEETING DATE AND TIME: August 10, 2006, 11:00 a.m.; 4720 Old Highway 37, Lakeland, Florida GENERAL MEETING DATE AND TIME: August 21, 2006, 10:00 a.m. PLACE: Faith Lutheran ...
      • Hearing Meeting: 4720 Old Highway 37, Lakeland, Florida GENERAL MEETING DATE AND TIME: August 21, 2006, 10:00 a.m. PLACE: Faith Lutheran Church, 211 Easton Drive, Lakeland, Florida

7. Notices of Petitions and Dispositions Regarding Declaratory Stat

• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Division of Florida Condominiums, Timeshares and Mobile Homes
    • In Re: Petition for Declaratory Statement, Sunrise Lakes Condominium Phase I Association, Inc., Melvin Markowitz, M.D., Unit Owner/Petitioner, Docket Number 2006036984. Whether under Section 718.110(13), Florida Statutes (2004), Sunrise Lakes ...
    • In Re: Petition for Declaratory Statement, Les Chateaux Des Rois, Inc., No. 1, Mark Ladd, Unit Owner/Petitioner, Docket Number 2006036990. Whether Les Chateaux Condominium Association, Inc. resolution permitting unit owners to replace existing ...
  • Division of Pari-Mutuel Wagering
    • Pari-Mutual Live Racing Games, Inc., Petitioner, in DBPR Case No. DS 2006-020. The Petition lists Sections 550.155(1) and 550.3551(3), Florida Statutes, and subsection 61D-7.001(9) and Rule 61D-7.020, Florida Administrative Code, as the statutory/...

8. Notices Regarding Bids, Proposals and Purchasing

• Department of Education
  • University of Florida
    • Department of Education, University of Florida
  • Florida Atlantic University
    • Department of Education, Florida Atlantic University
  • Florida Gulf Coast University
    • Department of Education, Florida Gulf Coast University
• Department of Corrections
  • Departmental
    • Department of Corrections, Departmental
• Water Management Districts
  • Suwannee River Water Management District
    • Water Management Districts, Suwannee River Water Management District
• Department of Environmental Protection
  • Division of Recreation and Parks
    • Department of Environmental Protection, Division of Recreation and Parks
• Department of Children and Families
  • Departmental
    • Department of Children and Families, Departmental
• Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission
  • Departmental
    • Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, Departmental
• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • Departmental
    • Other Agencies and Organizations, Departmental
    • Other Agencies and Organizations, Departmental
    • Other Agencies and Organizations, Departmental
    • Other Agencies and Organizations, Departmental

9. Miscellaneous

• Department of Environmental Protection
  • Departmental
    • Department of Environmental Protection, Departmental
• Department of Health
  • Board of Pharmacy
    • Department of Health, Board of Pharmacy
• Department of Education
  • School Districts
    • Department of Education, School Districts
• 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 Health
  • Board of Chiropractic Medicine
    • Department of Health, Board of Chiropractic
  • Board of Nursing
    • Department of Health, Board of Nursing
    • Department of Health, Board of Nursing
    • Department of Health, Board of Nursing
    • Department of Health, Board of Nursing
    • Department of Health, Board of Nursing
• Department of Financial Services
  • FSC - Financial Institution Regulation
    • Department of Financial Services, FSC - Financial Institution Regulation