Vol. 34, No. 30 (07/25/2008), Florida Administrative Register

Vol. 34, No. 30 (07/25/2008)

1. Notices of Development of Proposed Rules and Negotiated Rulemaking

Department of Environmental Protection
- Office of the Secretary
  - Substantially rewrite Rules 62S-4.004 and .007 and add new Rule 62S-4.008, F.A.C., to amend grant funding categories; increase the amount of grant funds available; amend the date for noticing availability of funds; create and incorporate by ...
  - Develop Rule Chapter 62S-5, F.A.C., to describe application procedures; review procedures and criteria; and funding of grants to state agencies and water management districts.
Department of Health
- Division of Disease Control
  - Clarification that all immunization requirements will be referenced in the current Immunization Guidelines effective with the 2009/2010 school year.
Department of Management Services
- Personnel Management System
  - To implement changes to the administrative rule as required by Ch. 2008-126, Laws of Florida, which amended Section 110.227, Florida Statutes, to require agencies to develop objective measures to assess employee retention in layoff situations and ...
Department of Education
- State Board of Education
  - The purpose of the rule development is to amend the rule to allow educators at Florida charter schools to participate in the district school principal development program. Currently, only educators who are employees of the district school board may ...
Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
- Division of Aquaculture
  - This amendment proposes to classify the St. Marks shellfish harvesting area. A sanitary survey has been conducted that evaluated current information on pollution sources and bacteriological water quality, and recommends classification of the St. ...
Department of Education
- State Board of Education
  - The purpose of the rule development is review the General Educational Development (GED) testing fees to recommend an increase in the testing fees so that the Department of Education, as well as local testing centers, can operate with a minimal ...
Department of Corrections
- Departmental
  - The purpose and effect of the proposed rule is to require officers who have completed a certified law enforcement crossover course and are currently certified to complete the Department’s 4 hour classroom training portion of the 16 hour requirement.
Department of Health
- Board of Osteopathic Medicine
  - The Board proposes promulgation of this rule to address standards for licensees related to pain management facilities.
Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
- Division of Food Safety
  - The purpose of this Notice of Rule Development is to repeal a set of obsolete rules that are based on statutory language that was repealed by the Florida Legislature in 2000. The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services previously had ...
Department of Revenue
- Sales and Use Tax
  - The purpose of this notice is to inform the public that the department is developing procedures for reporting and paying adjustments in distributions of communications services tax to local governments. The effect of this action is to ensure that ...
Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission
- Departmental
  - The purpose and effect of the proposed rule development is to incorporate the Nongame Wildlife, Fish and Wildlife Research Institute and the Florida State Wildlife grants programs’ application forms by reference for consistency with Chapter 120, F.S....

2. Proposed Rules

Department of Transportation
- Departmental
  - Rule 14-85.004, F.A.C., Logo Sign Program is being revised for clarity and consistency relating to business participant eligibility criteria, fees, and transfers of logo permits and applications.
    - Due of Comment: 8/15/2008
Water Management Districts
- Suwannee River Water Management District
  - The purpose of the proposed rule is to amend a limiting condition on permits as it pertains to operation and maintenance of stormwater systems. The effect of the proposed rule amendments will be to establish a more efficient system relating to ...
    - Due of Comment: 8/15/2008
Department of Corrections
- Departmental
  - The purpose and effect of the proposed rule is to amend Rule 33-501.301, F.A.C., to reflect the change from hardcopy to electronic versions of institutional law library materials.
    - Due of Comment: 8/15/2008
  - The purpose and effect of the proposed rule is to clarify the meaning of the term ‘religious publications’.
    - Due of Comment: 8/15/2008
Department of Education
- State Board of Education
  - The purpose of the rule amendment is to adopt the updated Florida Voluntary Prekindergarten Education Standards to include mathematical and scientific thinking in the area of mathematics. The effect will be updated standards and benchmarks based on ...
    - Due of Comment: 8/15/2008
Department of Health
- Vital Statistics
  - Rule on Burial-Transit Permit is being amended to develop an electronic permit which will be generated from the Florida’s Electronic Death Registration System. The system is completely electronic and the report is printed to accompany the body for ...
    - Due of Comment: 8/15/2008
Department of State
- Division of Elections
  - This new rule is necessary to implement the provisions of s. 8 of Chapter 2008-95, Laws of Florida, which substantially revised Section 101.591, Florida Statutes, relating to voting system audits. Under the pre-2008 version of Section 101.591, ...
    - Due of Comment: 8/15/2008

3. Notices of Changes, Corrections and Withdrawals

Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles
- Division of Motor Vehicles
  - Scope and Authority, Data Security, Exemptions
Department of Juvenile Justice
- Detention Services
  - Scope, Definitions, Determining Residence, Calculating Estimated Costs, Fiscally Constrained Counties, Receipt of Payment, Quarterly Reporting, Annual Reconciliation, Dispute Resolution and Collection
Department of Children and Families
- Economic Self-Sufficiency Program
  - Family-Related Medicaid General Eligibility Criteria, SSI-Related Medicaid Non-Financial Eligibility Criteria
  - Need
Department of Education
- State Board of Education
  - Standards for the Use of Reasonable Force.
Department of Environmental Protection
- Departmental
  - Heavy-Duty Vehicle Idling Reduction
Department of Corrections
- Departmental
  - Inmate Trust Fund
Department of Children and Families
- Mental Health Program
  - Definitions, Licensure, Operating Standards, Program Standards, Discharge and Discharge Planning
Department of Corrections
- Departmental
  - Visiting - Special Status Inmates
Department of Health
- Board of Nursing
  - Certification for Approval
Department of State
- Division of Cultural Affairs
  - Division of Cultural Affairs

4. Emergency Rules

Department of the Lottery
- Departmental

5. Petitions and Dispositions Regarding Rule Variance or Waiver

Water Management Districts
- Suwannee River Water Management District
  - The order is issued to the Florida Department of Environmental Protection, 3540 Thomasville Road, Tallahassee, FL 32309, pursuant to Section 120.542, F.S. and to subsection 40B-4.3030(5), F.A.C., as to the requirements for unobstructions to the area ...
- South Florida Water Management District
  - waiver from Reef Associates, Ltd., Application No. 08-0522-1 for utilization of Works or Lands of the District known as the C-1N Canal to allow existing guardrail, light pole, and electrical box located within the District's south right of way ...
Department of Environmental Protection
- Beaches and Coastal Systems
  - variance or waiver pursuant to section 120.542, Florida Statutes, and Rule 28-104, F.A.C., from Thomas G. Tomasello, P.A., on behalf of Alan Nix, Patrick and Sylvia Tylka. The petition requests a variance or waiver from Rules 62B-33.002(18), (43), (...
Water Management Districts
- South Florida Water Management District
  - waiver from the Miami-Dade County Public Works Department, Application Number 08-0707-1, for utilization of Works or Lands of the District known as C-6 Canal, for the proposed installation of a guardrail along the C-6 (Miami River) Canal; Section 13,...
Department of Health
- Division of Environmental Health
  - Waiver from Rule 64E-15.002(3)(d), F.A.C., from Matthew Bordelon, Esquire, on behalf of Avalon Landing, LLC. That rule requires all recreational vehicle units or accessory buildings shall be parked or located 25 feet from any public street or ...
Department of Environmental Protection
- Beaches and Coastal Systems
  - Michael S. Tammaro, R. A., on behalf of Eastpointe Condominium I & II, Seadunes, and One Singer Island, Condominium Associations, Inc., filed a petition on April 23, 2008, regarding properties located at 5310, 5380 & 5400 N. Ocean Dr., Riviera Beach,...
Department of Health
- Division of Environmental Health
  - The order was issued in response to a petition for a variance filed on June 11, 2008, by Roxanne Groover, representing Florida Onsite Wastewater Association, regarding the "2008 Convention and Trade Show". Petitioner sought a variance from Rule 64E-...
Department of Business and Professional Regulation
- Board of Professional Engineers
  - Variance or Waiver filed on July 16, 2008 on behalf of Grable Walls, Richard W. Van Fleet, Jennifer Thomas, Thomas Sweeney III, Derek Sullivan, Jessica Anne Sharpe, Anthony Zimmerman, Robert Zandstra Jr., John Williams, Daniel Schroeder, Windeliz ...
Water Management Districts
- South Florida Water Management District
  - The South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD) Governing Board issued Order No. SFWMD 2008-325-DAO-ERP Granting Variance under Section 120.542(2), Fla. Stat. (Order), dated July 10, 2008 to United States Southern Command (Petitioner) for a ...
Department of Health
- Division of Environmental Health
  - Variance or Waiver from subsection 64E-11.003(2), Florida Administrative Code. This rule states, “Milk and milk products, including fluid milk, other fluid dairy products and manufactured milk products shall meet the standards of quality ...

6. Notices of Meetings, Workshops and Public Hearings

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, August 13, 2008; Florida Parole Commission, 2601 Blair ...
    - Hearing Meeting: Florida Parole Commission, 2601 Blair Stone Road., Bldg., Tallahassee, FL 32399-2450
Department of Environmental Protection
- Departmental
  - A meeting of the Technical Advisory Committee for possible future amendments to Chapter 62-503, State Revolving Loan Program.; August 1, 2008, 10:00 a.m.; TREEO Center, 3900 SW 63rd Blvd. Gainesville, FL
    - Hearing Meeting: TREEO Center, 3900 SW 63rd Blvd. Gainesville, FL
Regional Planning Councils
- Tampa Bay Regional Planning Council
  - To conduct the regular business of the Executive/Budget Committee.; Monday, September 8, 2008, 9:00 a.m.; 4000 Gateway Centre Blvd., #100; Pinellas Park, FL 33782
    - Hearing Meeting: 4000 Gateway Centre Blvd., #100; Pinellas Park, FL 33782
  - To conduct the regular business of the Tampa Bay Regional Planning Council.; Monday, September 8, 2008, 10:00 a.m.; 4000 Gateway Centre Blvd. #100; Pinellas Park, FL 33782
    - Hearing Meeting: 4000 Gateway Centre Blvd. #100; Pinellas Park, FL 33782
  - To conduct the regular business of the TBRPC Legislative Committee.; Monday, September 8, 2008, 11:30 a.m.; 4000 Gateway Centre Blvd. #100; Pinellas Park, FL 33782
    - Hearing Meeting: 4000 Gateway Centre Blvd. #100; Pinellas Park, FL 33782
  - To conduct the regular business of the Agency on Bay Management.; Thursday, September 11, 2008, 9:00 a.m.; 4000 Gateway Centre Blvd., #100; Pinellas Park, FL 33782
    - Hearing Meeting: 4000 Gateway Centre Blvd., #100; Pinellas Park, FL 33782
  - To conduct the regular business of the Clearinghouse Review Committee.; Monday, September 22, 2008, 9:30 a.m.; 4000 Gateway Centre Blvd. #100; Pinellas Park, FL 33782
    - Hearing Meeting: 4000 Gateway Centre Blvd. #100; Pinellas Park, FL 33782
Regional Transportation Authorities
- South Florida Regional Transportation Authority
  - THE EVALUATION / SELECTION COMMITTEE FOR RFP 08-004 “Operating Services for SFRTA’s Shuttle Bus System” will hold an Evaluation / Selection Meeting; Thursday, August 7, 2008 at 2:00 p.m.; Main Conference Room, Suite 100, of the South Florida ...
    - Hearing Meeting: Main Conference Room, Suite 100, of the South Florida Regional Transportation Authority Administration Building, located at 800 NW 33rd Street, Pompano Beach, FL 33064
Department of Environmental Protection
- Departmental
  - This is a meeting of a technical workgroup to consider, investigate, and recommend possible alternatives to the current requirements of Rule 62-555.360 requiring a reduced-pressure principle or double check valve backflow prevention assembly at ...
    - Hearing Meeting: Palm Beach County Solid Waste Authority Auditorium, 7501 North Jog Road, West Palm Beach, Florida.
Executive Office of the Governor
- Departmental
  - General Commission Business; Wednesday, August 13, 2008 at 3:30 p.m. until Commission business is complete.; 888-808-6959 passcode 9215144
    - Hearing Meeting: 888-808-6959 passcode 9215144
Regional Planning Councils
- Central Florida Regional Planning Council
  - Regular monthly meeting of the Council and/or its Executive Committee to consider Evansville Western Railway, Inc. Development of Regional Impact Public Hearing at 9:00 a.m. and Hatchineha Lakes Development of Regional Impact Public Hearing at 2:00 ...
    - Hearing Meeting: City of Winter Haven Chain of Lakes Complex, Pool Room, 210 Cypress Gardens Boulevard (South Entrance), Winter Haven, Florida 33880
Department of Health
- Division of Family Health Services
  - Welcome/Introductions, Approval of Minutes from the May 22, 2008, Meeting; Old Business; New Business; Council Member Update, Program Office Update, Legislative Activities Outside of Florida; Clarification of 64F12.024; Select Next Meeting Date; and ...
    - Hearing Meeting: Betty Easley Conference Center, 4075 Esplanade Way, Room 152, Tallahassee, Florida 32399.
Department of Education
- Florida School for the Deaf and the Blind
  - Workshop relating to matters pertaining to the Florida School for the Deaf and the Blind.; Friday, August 8, 2008 1:00 PM; Center for Leadership and Development Moore Hall - FSDB campus St. Augustine, Florida
    - Hearing Meeting: Center for Leadership and Development Moore Hall - FSDB campus St. Augustine, Florida
  - Matters pertaining to the Florida School for the Deaf and the Blind.; Saturday, August 9, 2008 - 9:00 AM; Center for Leadership and Development Moore Hall - FSDB campus St. Augustine, Florida
    - Hearing Meeting: Center for Leadership and Development Moore Hall - FSDB campus St. Augustine, Florida
Public Service Commission
- Departmental
  - DOCKET NO. 070722-WS - Application for staff-assisted rate case in Palm Beach County by W.P. Utilities, Inc. PURPOSE: The purpose of the teleconference customer meeting is to give customers and other interested persons an opportunity to offer ...
    - Hearing Meeting: Teleconference call to the Florida Public Service Commission Call In Number: 1-888-808-6959 Participant Code: 4136206
Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission
- Departmental
  - Evaluations for the FY 08-09 Florida’s Wildlife Legacy Initiative’s Targeted Grant proposals.; August 15th 1:00p.m. - 4:00p.m.; Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, Farris Bryant Building, Room 272, 620 South Meridian Street, Tallahassee, ...
    - Hearing Meeting: Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, Farris Bryant Building, Room 272, 620 South Meridian Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-1600. Communications Media Technology will be used via video conferencing at the Florida Fish and Wildlife Research Institute, 100 Eighth Avenue SE St. Petersburg, Florida 33701-5095. Public should attend at the Tallahassee location.
Department of Education
- Departmental
  - Regular business meeting of the Florida Schools of Excellence Commission; Thursday, July 31, 2008, at 9:00 a.m.; (888) 808-6959, Passcode 2450861
    - Hearing Meeting: (888) 808-6959, Passcode 2450861
Department of Business and Professional Regulation
- Pilotage Rate Review Committee
  - Fact finding proceeding for the Tampa Bay Pilots Association's rate application by the Investigative Committee pursuant to Rule 61E13-2.007, Florida Administrative Code. (No board business will be transacted.); August 6, 2008 at 9:00 a.m.; Tampa ...
    - Hearing Meeting: Tampa Marriott Waterside Hotel & Marina, 700 South Florida Avenue, Tampa, FL 33602
Florida Housing Finance Corporation
- Departmental
  - The Study Commission will continue its discussion of increasing the capacity and effectiveness of Florida’s non profits to address affordable housing issues.; August 26th, 2008 1:00pm – 6:00pm August 27th, 2008 8:30am – 12:30pm (Times subject to ...
    - Hearing Meeting: Harbor Beach Marriott 3030 Holiday Drive Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316 (954) 525-4000
Department of Business and Professional Regulation
- Division of Florida Condominiums, Timeshares and Mobile Homes
  - To receive public input and conduct general business of the Advisory Council on Condominiums; Friday, August 15, 2008 - 9:00 a.m. until business is completed; Department of Business and Professional Regulation, Northwood Center, Suite 16 Conference ...
    - Hearing Meeting: Department of Business and Professional Regulation, Northwood Center, Suite 16 Conference Room, 1940 North Monroe Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32399, or via teleconference at 1.888.808.6959, Conference Code 9227625
Department of Education
- Division of Florida Colleges
  - Regular Meeting; August 5, 2008; Donald T. Martin Center
    - Hearing Meeting: Donald T. Martin Center
Public Service Commission
- Departmental
  - DOCKET NO. 080121-WS - Application for increase in water and wastewater rates in Alachua, Brevard, DeSoto, Highlands, Lake, Lee, Marion, Orange, Palm Beach, Pasco, Polk, Putnam, Seminole, Sumter, Volusia, and Washington Counties by Aqua Utilities ...
    - Hearing Meeting: West Pasco County Government Center County Commission Board Room 7530 Little Road New Port Richey, Florida
Department of Citrus
- Departmental
  - The purpose of this meeting is to discuss the post estimate fruit price report. The Committee will also discuss any other issues that may properly come before the Committee. This meeting will be accessible via telephone conference by calling 888-...
    - Hearing Meeting: Florida Department of Citrus, 1115 East Memorial Blvd., Lakeland, FL
Executive Office of the Governor
- Departmental
  - To discuss issues concerning the film and entertainment industry, and the Governor's Office of Film and Entertainment, and to hear public input and advisement; August 13-14, 2008 Film Florida Meetings August 15, 2008 @ 9:00AM Florida Film and ...
    - Hearing Meeting: Hilton Longboat Key Beachfront Resort
Department of Education
- University of South Florida
  - National and Florida experts in child and adolescent mental health will review and update the science behind the appropriate use of psychotherapeutic medications guidelines for children and adolescents .; July 26-27,2008: July 26, 8:30 to 5 PM -July ...
    - Hearing Meeting: Marriott Renaissance Hotel at International Place, Tampa, FL
Department of State
- Division of Historical Resources
  - The ad hoc Florida Main Street Advisory Committee will meet to consider applications received and formulate recommendations to the Secretary of State for designation of 2008 Florida Main Street Communities. Up to (3) applicants may be named as “...
    - Hearing Meeting: City Hall Chambers 120 South Florida Avenue Deland, Florida
Regional Planning Councils
- East Central Florida Regional Planning Council
  - The regular quarterly meeting of the District VI LEPC. A Training Committee meeting will be held prior to the LEPC meeting, beginning at 9:00 a.m.; Friday, July 25, 2008 at 10:00 a.m.; 631 N. Wymore Road, Maitland, FL 32751
    - Hearing Meeting: 631 N. Wymore Road, Maitland, FL 32751
Other Agencies and Organizations
- Volunteer Florida Foundation
  - Promising Practices of nonprofits in Florida addressing some of Florida's toughest human services challenges.; Aug. 5, 2008 at 1 p.m.; via conference call: 888-808-6959 with a pass code of 4130909
    - Hearing Meeting: via conference call: 888-808-6959 with a pass code of 4130909
- Broward Soil and Water Conservation District
  - To conduct the business of the District Board; August 6, 2008, 5:00 p.m.; 6191 Orange Drive, Ste 6181-P, Davie, FL 33314
    - Hearing Meeting: 6191 Orange Drive, Ste 6181-P, Davie, FL 33314
Florida Housing Finance Corporation
- Departmental
  - 1. Consider financing and acknowledgement resolutions for various multifamily developments, under any multifamily program, including the ranking of developments. 2. Consider appointment of professionals including but not limited to trustee and/or ...
    - Hearing Meeting: Hyatt Regency Jacksonville, 225 E. Coastline Drive, Jacksonville, FL 32202 The meeting will also take place telephonically, and some Board Members may participate and vote telephonically. To participate by telephone: Call In Number: 888-808-6959 Conference Code: 4884197
Department of Transportation
- Departmental
  - This is a monthly meeting of the Commercial Motor Vehicle Review Board for the purpose of reviewing penalties imposed upon any vehicle or person under the provisions of Chapter 316, Florida Statutes, relating to weights imposed on the highway by the ...
    - Hearing Meeting: Hampton Inn and Suites, Ft. Lauderdale Airport, 2500 Stirling Road, Hollywood, Florida
Department of Management Services
- Personnel Management System
  - To accept comments from the public on Rule 60L-39.005, F.A.C., concerning Florida State Employees' Charitable Campaign (FSECC) application process and to discuss proposed administrative and procedural changes to the FSECC application form, DMS-ADM ...
    - Hearing Meeting: 4050 Esplanade Way, Conference Room 101, Tallahassee, FL 32399
Department of Transportation
- Departmental
  - PURPOSE: This hearing is being held to afford interested persons the opportunity to express their views concerning the location, conceptual design, social, economic, and environmental effects of the proposed projects Financial Project ...
    - Hearing Meeting: Days Inn Hotel 7250 N.W. 11 Street, Miami, FL 33126
Department of Management Services
- Commission on Human Relations
  - This meeting will be held to deliberate cases that have come before the Commission for determination.; Thursday, August 14, 2008 at 9:00am. The phone number to contact is 888-808-6959, when prompted enter the VCS Conference Code 1021548, followed ...
    - Hearing Meeting: Florida Commission on Human Relations
Other Agencies and Organizations
- Florida Independent Living Council
  - To conduct the regular business of the council. COMMITTEE AND TASK FORCE MEETINGS: Please note that committees and task forces of the Florida Independent Living Council will meet at various times throughout the year to carry out the work of the ...
    - Hearing Meeting: Florida Independent Living Council, Inc. 1018 Thomasville Rd Suite 100A Tallahassee, Florida 32303 MEETING: Evaluation Committee August 11 2008 @ 1:30 p.m. EST Florida Independent Living Council, Inc. 1018 Thomasville Rd Suite 100A Tallahassee, Florida 32303 MEETING: Planning Committee August 14, 2008 @ 1:30 p.m. EST Florida Independent Living Council, Inc. 1018 Thomasville Rd Suite 100A Tallahassee, Florida 32303
Department of Environmental Protection
- Departmental
  - This is a meeting of the Governor’s Action Team on Energy and Climate Change to continue discussion of policy issues regarding the development of a comprehensive Energy and Climate Change Action Plan that will address statewide greenhouse gas ...
    - Hearing Meeting: This Action Team meeting will be held in room N230 of the North Building at the Orlando County Convention Center, located at 9400 Universal Boulevard Orlando, Florida 32819.
  - The Florida Department of Environmental Protection announces a public hearing of the Governor and Cabinet, sitting as the Power Plant Siting Board, to consider the Administrative Law Judge’s Recommended Order concerning the certification of the ...
    - Hearing Meeting: Florida State Capitol Building, 400 South Monroe Street, lower level, Cabinet Hearing Room, Tallahassee, Florida
Department of Business and Professional Regulation
- Board of Architecture and Interior Design
  - Notice of Meeting/Workshop Hearing The Board of Architecture and Interior Design announces a public meeting to which all persons are invited. DATE AND TIME: July 30, 2008 at 9:00 a.m. PURPOSE: Probable Cause Panel Meeting, portions may be ...
    - Hearing Meeting: The Breakers One South Court Road Palm Beach, FL 33480
Department of Elder Affairs
- Division of Statewide Community Based Services
  - Capitation rate methodology and new contract revisions effective September 1, 2008 for Long-Term Care Community Diversion Project Providers.; Thursday, August 7, 2008, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. EST.; Department of Elder Affairs, 4040 Esplanade Way,...
    - Hearing Meeting: Department of Elder Affairs, 4040 Esplanade Way, Conference Room 225F, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-7000.
Department of Health
- Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy and Mental Health Counseling
  - Official Board Meeting. Please note change in date and time of meeting.; *Change of Date and Time* August 8, 2008 @ 8:30 a.m.; Marriott Tampa Airport, Tampa International Airport, Tampa, FL 33607, (813) 879-5151
    - Hearing Meeting: Marriott Tampa Airport, Tampa International Airport, Tampa, FL 33607, (813) 879-5151
Public Service Commission
- Departmental
  - Docket No. 080104-SU; Wednesday, August 20, 2008; Merritt Island Public Library
    - Hearing Meeting: Merritt Island Public Library
Department of Business and Professional Regulation
- Florida Real Estate Appraisal Board
  - Official business of the Appraisal Board – among topics included, but not limited to, are proposed legislation affecting Chapter 475, Part II, F.S., rule development workshops, Florida Administrative Code 61J1 rule amendments, disciplinary actions, ...
    - 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. Portions of the probable cause proceedings are not open to the public. All or part ...
    - Hearing Meeting: The Division of Real Estate, Room N901, North Tower; 400 West Robinson Street, Orlando, Florida 32801
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: City of Miami Gardens City Hall, 1515 N.W. 167th Street, Suite 200; Miami Gardens, FL 33169
Water Management Districts
- Suwannee River Water Management District
  - Development of equestrian facilities on Suwannee Water Management District properties.; August 7, 2008 at 6:30 p.m.; R.O. Ranch, Cooks Hammock, Florida
    - Hearing Meeting: R.O. Ranch, Cooks Hammock, Florida
Regional Planning Councils
- Treasure Coast Regional Planning Council
  - To conduct the meeting of Council's Energy Committee.; August 27, 2008 (11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.); Treasure Coast Regional Planning Council 421 SW Camden Avenue Stuart, Florida 34994
    - Hearing Meeting: Treasure Coast Regional Planning Council 421 SW Camden Avenue Stuart, Florida 34994
Department of Law Enforcement
- Medical Examiners Commission
  - Medical Examiners Commission Meeting; Wednesday, August 13, 2008, 9:00 A.M.; Sawgrass Marriott Resort & Beach Club, 1000 PGA TOUR Boulevard, Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida, 32082
    - Hearing Meeting: Sawgrass Marriott Resort & Beach Club, 1000 PGA TOUR Boulevard, Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida, 32082
Department of Health
- Board of Acupuncture
  - New Board Member Training; Friday, August 15, 2008 at 1:00 pm, or shortly thereafter.; Department of Health, 4052 Bald Cypress Way, Tallahassee, FL 32333, (850) 245-4161.
    - Hearing Meeting: Department of Health, 4052 Bald Cypress Way, Tallahassee, FL 32333, (850) 245-4161.
Regional Planning Councils
- Treasure Coast Regional Planning Council
  - To conduct the meeting of Council's Florida District X Emergency Planning Committee. To raise the awareness of the public and emergency response personnel in helping address safety issues related to hazardous materials. The focus of the LEPC is ...
    - Hearing Meeting: Indian River Community College Chastain Center Wolf High Technology Center 2400 SE Salerno Road Stuart, FL 34997
Department of Business and Professional Regulation
- Board of Accountancy
  - applications for scholarship; August 18, 2008 9:00A.M.; conference call
    - Hearing Meeting: conference call
Other Agencies and Organizations
- Taylor County Soil and Water Conservation District
  - Development of Annual plan; July 28, August 25, Sept. 22, 2008 at 3 pm; Hampton Inn meeting room, Hwy 19 S
    - Hearing Meeting: Hampton Inn meeting room, Hwy 19 S
- Florida Telecommunications Relay, Inc.
  - Regular meeting of the Board of Directors. The meeting is subject to cancellation for lack of a quorum or unavailability of an interpreter.; Friday, July 25, 2008 at 10:00 a.m.; Florida Telecommunications Relay, Inc. 1820 E. Park Avenue, Suite ...
    - Hearing Meeting: Florida Telecommunications Relay, Inc. 1820 E. Park Avenue, Suite 101 Tallahassee, FL 32301
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 Tim Date of the Florida Division of Emergency Management at (850) 410-1272. The conference call number is 1(...
    - Hearing Meeting: Sadowski Building, Room 325A
Department of Business and Professional Regulation
- Construction Industry Licensing Board
  - General business, disciplinary and committee meetings of the board.; Wednesday, August 13, 2008, at 2:00pm; Thursday, August 14, 2008, at 8:00am; and, Friday, August 15, 2008, at 8:00am.; Four Seasons Resort Palm Beach, 2800 South Ocean Boulevard, ...
    - Hearing Meeting: Four Seasons Resort Palm Beach, 2800 South Ocean Boulevard, Palm Beach, FL, 33480.
  - Staff of the Department of Business and Professional Regulation will be conducting a continuing education provider seminar. Presenters will include department staff, members of the Construction Industry Licensing Board's Continuing Education ...
    - Hearing Meeting: Four Seasons Resort Palm Beach, 2800 South Ocean Boulevard, Palm Beach, FL, 33480.
Department of Education
- Departmental
  - Meetings of members of Board of Governors and Chairs and members of University Boards of Trustees on variety of topics: Powers, Duties, and Roles; Challenges ahead for Higher Education; Update on Florida Council of 100 and Higher Education Task ...
    - Hearing Meeting: University Center, University of North Florida, Jacksonville, Florida
  - 2009-2010 Universities Legislative Budget Request; 2009-2010 Board of Governors Legislative Budget Request;Repeal former BOR Rule 6C-8.010, Incentive Efficiency Program; Notice of Intent to amend BOG Regulations: 7.001, Tuition and Fees; 7.002, ...
    - Hearing Meeting: Grand Hall, University Center, University of North Florida, Jacksonville
Department of Corrections
- Departmental
  - Regular Quarterly Meeting of the RMC Hospital Governing Body. ; Thursday, July 31, 2008 at 1:15 p.m.; Reception and Medical Center (Region 2 Conference Room) 7765 South County Road 231 Lake Butler, Florida 32054
    - Hearing Meeting: Reception and Medical Center (Region 2 Conference Room) 7765 South County Road 231 Lake Butler, Florida 32054
Department of Revenue
- Sales and Use Tax
  - The Department of Revenue announces that the following public meetings that were originally scheduled during the regular meeting of the Governor and Cabinet on July 29, 2008, are being rescheduled for August 12, 2008, during a regular meeting of the ...
    - Hearing Meeting: Cabinet Meeting Room, Lower Level, The Capitol, Tallahassee, Florida
Department of Education
- Departmental
  - Approval of 2009-2010 Board of Governors Legislative Budget Request; 2009-2010 Universities Legislative Budget Request; Approve Notice of Intent to Amend BOG Regulations: 7.001, Tuition and Fees; 7.002, Tuition and Fee Assessment, Collection, ...
    - Hearing Meeting: Grand Hall, University Center, University of North Florida, Jacksonville
Department of Health
- Division of Health Access and Tobacco
  - To discuss issues related to the strategic planning component of the Healthcare Practitioner Workforce Ad Hoc Committee.; A series of conference calls in August, including: August 5, 2008 from 1-3 p.m., August 6th from, 1-3 p.m., August 7th from 1-...
    - Hearing Meeting: Via conference call 888-808-6959, code 2454144
Department of Management Services
- Division of Retirement - Local Retirement
  - The oversight of local government retirement plans by the Division of Retirement of the Department of Management Services, as provided in Part VII, Chapter 112, Florida Statutes. This is a continuation of the rule development workshop held on ...
    - Hearing Meeting: Radisson Resort Orlando – Celebration Conference Center, 2900 Parkway Boulevard, Kissimmee, Florida 34747. For directions call: (407) 396-7000.
Department of Environmental Protection
- Departmental
  - Presentation and discussion of the proposed conceptual land use plan for Anderson’s Landing.; Tuesday, August 12, 2008, 7:00 p.m. ET; Suwannee Community Center, 32465 SE Highway 349, Suwannee, Florida 32692
    - Hearing Meeting: Suwannee Community Center, 32465 SE Highway 349, Suwannee, Florida 32692
Department of Children and Families
- Family Safety and Preservation Program
  - Continuation of the review of all aspects of the Department's adult protection system and identify areas that need improvement.; Tuesday, August 12, 2008, 10:00am - 3:00pm (EST); Embassy Suites Hotel 1100 SE 17th Street Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33316
    - Hearing Meeting: Embassy Suites Hotel 1100 SE 17th Street Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33316
Department of Environmental Protection
- Departmental
  - Seek public comment regarding park management and land use for St. Marks River State Park before the development of a management plan for the park.; Tuesday, August 12, 2008, 7:00 p.m. (ET); Jefferson County Public Library, 375 South Waters Street, ...
    - Hearing Meeting: Jefferson County Public Library, 375 South Waters Street, Monticello, Florida 32344
  - Seek public comment regarding park management and land use for St. Marks River State Park before the development of a management plan for the park.; Wednesday, August 13, 2008, 7:00 p.m. (ET); Dorothy Cooper Spence Community Center, 4768 Chaires ...
    - Hearing Meeting: Dorothy Cooper Spence Community Center, 4768 Chaires Cross Road, Tallahassee, Florida 32311
Water Management Districts
- Southwest Florida Water Management District
  - GOVERNING BOARD COMMITTEE MEETINGS, BOARD MEETING, AND PUBLIC HEARING (This is a correction of the previous ad printed on July 18, 2008 to add an item.) PURPOSE: Conduct Committee meetings, Governing Board meeting and public hearing. This will ...
    - Hearing Meeting: Polk County Administration Building, 330 W. Church Street, Bartow (This is a change of location from the regular published calendar.)
  - PINELLAS-ANCLOTE RIVER BASIN BOARD MEETING: Consider Basin business including adoption of Fiscal Year 2009 final millage rate and budget. Ad Order 21937.; Wednesday, August 6, 2008, 9:00 a.m.; West Pasco Government Center, 7530 Little Road, New ...
    - Hearing Meeting: West Pasco Government Center, 7530 Little Road, New Port Richey
  - ALAFIA RIVER BASIN BOARD MEETING: Consider Basin business including adoption of Fiscal Year 2009 final millage rate and budget. Ad Order 21937.; Thursday, August 7, 2008, 9:00 a.m.; Tampa Service Office, 7601 Highway 301 North, Tampa
    - Hearing Meeting: Tampa Service Office, 7601 Highway 301 North, Tampa
  - NORTHWEST HILLSBOROUGH BASIN BOARD MEETING: Consider Basin business including adoption of Fiscal Year 2009 final millage rate and budget. Ad Order 21937; Thursday, August 7, 2008, 1:00 p.m.; Tampa Service Office, 7601 Highway 301 North, Tampa
    - Hearing Meeting: Tampa Service Office, 7601 Highway 301 North, Tampa
  - PEACE RIVER BASIN BOARD MEETING: Consider Basin business including adoption of Fiscal Year 2009 final millage rate and budget. Ad Order 21937.; Friday, August 8, 2008, 9:30 a.m.; Bartow Service Office, 170 Century Boulevard, Bartow
    - Hearing Meeting: Bartow Service Office, 170 Century Boulevard, Bartow
Executive Office of the Governor
- Departmental
  - Regular scheduled meeting of the Governor and Cabinet The State Board of Administration will take action on matters duly presented on its agenda, which may include such matters as Executive Director’s reports; approval of fiscal sufficiency of ...
    - Hearing Meeting: Cabinet Meeting Room, Lower Level, The Capitol, Tallahassee, Florida
Department of Transportation
- Departmental
  - MDT has been conducting a Supplemental Environmental Assessment (EA) for proposed Post-Record of Decision (ROD) design modifications to the approved Final Environmental Impact Statement (FEIS) (dated February 22, 2007) for Miami-Dade Transit’s North ...
    - Hearing Meeting: North-Dade Regional Library, 2455 N. W. 183rd Street, Miami, Florida 33056

7. Notices of Petitions and Dispositions Regarding Declaratory Stat

Department of Financial Services
- Division of State Fire Marshal
  - Jesse F. Green III and the Florida Association of Plumbing, Heating, and Cooling Contractors; The Declaratory Statement filed on August 2, 2002, tracks the language of the statute, Section 633.021(18), Florida Statutes, in making it clear that the "...
Department of Business and Professional Regulation
- Division of Pari-Mutuel Wagering
Department of Financial Services
- Division of State Fire Marshal
  - Glen Lathers, Case #95285-08-FM,; The Declaratory Statement concludes that the subject windows are required to swing out from the room in question to the outside of the building.
Department of Business and Professional Regulation
- Division of Florida Condominiums, Timeshares and Mobile Homes
  - Bruce L. Barlow, Richard F. Jones and David W. Redmond, Petitioners, In RE: Grand Panama Beach Resort Condominium Association, Inc., Docket No. 2008039695.; Whether BNP Investment Properties, LLC may substitute a letter of credit for a buyer's ...

8. Notices Regarding Bids, Proposals and Purchasing

Department of Education
- Florida Gulf Coast University
  - Department of Education, Florida Gulf Coast University
Department of Management Services
- Departmental
  - Department of Management Services, Departmental
Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission
- Departmental
  - Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, Departmental
Regional Planning Councils
- Northeast Florida Regional Planning Council
  - Regional Planning Councils, Northeast Florida Regional Planning Council
Department of Education
- School Districts
  - Department of Education, School Districts
  - Department of Education, School Districts
Other Agencies and Organizations
- Government Services Group, Inc.
  - Other Agencies and Organizations, Government Services Group, Inc.
Department of Environmental Protection
- Departmental
  - Department of Environmental Protection, Departmental
Department of Education
- University of Florida
  - Department of Education, University of Florida

Vol. 34, No. 30 (07/25/2008)

1. Notices of Development of Proposed Rules and Negotiated Rulemaking

2. Proposed Rules

3. Notices of Changes, Corrections and Withdrawals

4. Emergency Rules

5. Petitions and Dispositions Regarding Rule Variance or Waiver

6. Notices of Meetings, Workshops and Public Hearings

7. Notices of Petitions and Dispositions Regarding Declaratory Stat

8. Notices Regarding Bids, Proposals and Purchasing

9. Miscellaneous

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