Vol. 32, No. 37 (09/15/2006)

1. Notices of Development of Proposed Rules and Negotiated Rulemaking

• Department of Environmental Protection
  • Departmental
    • The Department is establishing classification and staffing requirements for water distribution systems. The Department also is making clarifications and changes to existing classification and staffing requirements for water or domestic wastewater ...
    • The Department is establishing licensure requirements and procedures for water distribution system operators. The Department also is making clarifications and changes to existing licensure requirements and procedures for water or domestic wastewater ...
• Department of Health
  • Division of Environmental Health
    • To revise the number of trauma centers in each trauma service area (TSA) to the maximum number set forth in the TSA table rather than the minimum, and to reduce trauma service area 18, Broward County from 4 to 3 trauma centers.
    • To revise the method of determining funding allocations for distribution to Florida’s trauma centers in accordance with the legislative directives included in House Bill 7141, which passed in the 2006 Legislative Session.
• Department of Financial Services
  • OIR – Insurance Regulation
    • To adopt revisions to Form OIR-B1-1149.
• Department of Health
  • Board of Respiratory Care
    • The Board proposes to amend the rule to add language seeking reentry into the profession after 2 years of non-practice.
• Water Management Districts
  • South Florida Water Management District
    • To develop supplemental water quality criteria for environmental resource permits for new development in the Upper and Lower Kissimmee, Lake Okeechobee, St. Lucie Estuary and Caloosahatchee Estuary basins.
    • To develop supplemental water quality criteria for environmental resource permits for new development in the Upper and Lower Kissimmee, Lake Okeechobee, St. Lucie Estuary and Caloosahatchee Estuary basins.
• Florida Land and Water Adjudicatory Commission
  • Villages of Westport Community Development District
    • The purpose of this proposed rule amendment is to amend the boundaries of the Villages of Westport Community Development District (“CDD”) pursuant to Chapter 190, FS. The Petition, as supplemented and amended, was filed by the Villages of Westport ...
• Department of Health
  • Board of Pharmacy
    • The Board proposes the rule promulgation in order to create instructions concerning pharmacies who utilize a common database.
    • The Board proposes to review the existing language in this rule to determine whether changes are necessary.
    • The Board proposes to review the existing language in this rule to determine whether changes are necessary.
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Board of Professional Surveyors and Mappers
    • The purpose and effect of this amendment is to change from 1/8” to 1/4” the minimum height of the letters in the printed statement called for in this rule in order to conform with the requirements of rule 61G17-6.003(f), F.A.C.
• Department of Health
  • Board of Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology
    • The Board proposes a rule amendment to address the educational requirements.
    • The Board proposes a rule amendment to address professional employment experience.
  • Board of Respiratory Care
    • The Board proposes to amend the rule to add language to the disciplinary guidelines regarding a licensee failure to comply with Section 456.072(1)(t), F.S.
    • The Board proposes to amend rule to clarify definition for academic credit.
  • Board of Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology
    • The Board proposes a rule amendment to address the requirements for licensure by endorsement.
    • The Board proposes a rule amendment to address the educational requirements for assistants.
    • The Board proposes a rule amendment to address the standards for approval of continuing education activities and providers.
  • Division of Environmental Health
    • Emergency Medical Technician/Paramedic Recertification Application has been revised to facilitate online renewals. Currently, there are approximately 50,000 certified Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics (please note: some may have dual ...
• Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
  • Division of Plant Industry
    • The purpose of this rule is to require the destruction of older, less productive tomato plants that serve as reservoirs of tomato pests and diseases. This will be effective in reducing the impact of tomato pests and diseases on younger tomato ...
• Department of Transportation
  • Departmental
    • This is a replacement rule development notice. A rule development notice to address a single form revision and to revise language in paragraph 14-10.006(4)(e), F.A.C., previously was published in Florida Administrative Weekly, Vol. 32, No. 31, dated ...
• Water Management Districts
  • South Florida Water Management District
    • To update the District’s rules concerning management of available water supplies during drought conditions particularly in light of the United States Army Corps of Engineers’ anticipated modification to the Lake Okeechobee regulation schedule.
    • To update the District’s rules concerning management of available water supplies during drought conditions particularly in light of the United States Army Corps of Engineers’ anticipated modification to the Lake Okeechobee regulation schedule.
• Department of Management Services
  • Division of Retirement
    • The purpose of this rule development is to propose the adoption of 1 new Division form, 25 revised Division forms, delete a redundant form listing, 17 corrections to form titles as listed in Rule, 3 corrections to form descriptions as listed in rule ...
  • Division of Retirement - Optional Retirement Program
    • The purpose of this rule development is to propose the deletion of 2 Division forms, the adoption of 2 new Division forms and the incorporation by reference of 1 State Board of Administration form.
  • Senior Management Service Optional Annuity Program
    • The purpose of this rule development is to propose the deletion of 1 Division form, the adoption of 1 new Division form and the incorporation by reference of 2 State Board of Administration forms.
  • IFAS Supplemental Benefit Program
    • The purpose of this rule development is to propose the adoption of 1 new Division form and 1 revised Division form.
• Department of Juvenile Justice
  • Detention Services
    • The proposed rule amendments revise the methodology by which fiscally constrained counties are proportionately assessed for predisposition detention care when costs exceed the legislative appropriation. Amendments are also required to modify the ...
• Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission
  • Marine Resources
    • The proposed rule amendment clearly outlines the procedures by which an interested party can apply for a Marine Turtle Permit, the basis for FWC to issue these permits, and provides concise, transparent criteria for permit approval.

2. Proposed Rules

• Department of Environmental Protection
  • Departmental
    • The proposed rule amendments are intended to allow flexibility in the management of hazardous waste pharmaceuticals by regulating such waste as universal waste in Florida, and to clarify standards applicable to handlers of hazardous waste ...
      • Due of Comment: 10/6/2006
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Florida Real Estate Appraisal Board
    • The Florida Real Estate Appraisal Board is revising Rule 61J1-1.009, F.A.C. to comply with Section 455.225(4), FS.
      • Due of Comment: 10/6/2006
    • The Florida Real Estate Appraisal Board is revising Rule 61J1-2.001, F.A.C. to eliminate the application fee for licensed appraisers, to establish a fee for electronic fingerprints to comply with the electronic fingerprinting requirement of Section ...
      • Due of Comment: 10/6/2006
    • The Florida Real Estate Appraisal Board is amending Rule 61J1-3.001, F.A.C. to implement changes to Chapter 475, Part II of the Florida Statutes.
      • Due of Comment: 10/6/2006
    • The Florida Real Estate Appraisal Board is amending Rule 61J1-4.001, F.A.C. to implement the changes to Section 475.617 of the Florida Statutes and to remove the requirement that examinations and course materials must be submitted in a blind format. ...
      • Due of Comment: 10/6/2006
    • The Florida Real Estate Appraisal Board is amending Rule 61J1-7.004, F.A.C. to implement changes to Section 475.623 of the Florida Statutes and to require an appraiser to designate a primary business address if the appraiser has several registered ...
      • Due of Comment: 10/6/2006
    • The Florida Real Estate Appraisal Board is amending Rule 61J1-8.001, F.A.C., to make disposable by citation failing to sign a certification with the same name registered with the Department and failing to timely notify the Department of any change ...
      • Due of Comment: 10/6/2006
• Department of Education
  • State Board of Education
    • The purpose is to implement Florida’s statutory requirements for safe and efficient transportation of Florida public school students by county school districts and charter schools. The effect will be rules which meet current public expectations and ...
      • Due of Comment: 10/6/2006
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Florida Real Estate Appraisal Board
    • The Florida Real Estate Appraisal Board is revising Rule 61J1-6.001, F.A.C. to amend the citations in the rule for implementing the changes to Section 475.611 of the Florida Statutes.
      • Due of Comment: 10/6/2006
  • Board of Architecture and Interior Design
    • The Board proposes the rule amendment to specify an application fee to reinstate a void license.
      • Due of Comment: 10/6/2006
• Department of Health
  • Board of Respiratory Care
    • The Board proposes to amend the rule for continuing education courses.
      • Due of Comment: 10/6/2006
• Department of Transportation
  • Departmental
    • Rule Chapter 14-22, F.A.C., is being amended to add a new section #(4) to the requirements required to be included with the Application for Qualification for Emergency Debris Removal, Form 375-020-37. The revised version of the form is incorporated ...
      • Due of Comment: 10/6/2006

3. Notices of Changes, Corrections and Withdrawals

• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Construction Industry Licensing Board
    • Fees
• Department of Health
  • Board of Massage Therapy
    • Continuing Education
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Construction Industry Licensing Board
    • Normal Penalty Ranges
• Department of Health
  • Board of Chiropractic Medicine
    • Continuing Education
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Board of Employee Leasing Companies
    • Consolidated and Combined Financial Statements
• Water Management Districts
  • St. Johns River Water Management District
    • Minimum Surface Water Levels and Flows and Groundwater Levels
• Department of Health
  • Division of Disease Control
    • ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR HIV/AIDS PATIENT CARE PROGRAMS, Definitions, Eligibility and Documentation Requirements, Re-Determination and Continued Eligibility
• Department of Children and Families
  • Domestic Violence
    • Batterer Intervention Program Certification Minimum Standards, Purpose, Definitions, Application for Certification, Program Requirements, Program Content, Facilitator Eligibility, Assessment Requirements, Assessor Eligibility, Trainer Requirements, ...

4. Emergency Rules

• Department of the Lottery
  • Departmental
    • Instant Game Number 680, DEAL OR NO DEAL
    • Waiver of Electronic Funds Transfer Penalties For Retailers - Tropical Storm Ernesto

5. Petitions and Dispositions Regarding Rule Variance or Waiver

• Department of Environmental Protection
  • Departmental
    • On March 9, 2006, a petition from Pasco Terminals, Inc. (Petitioner), seeking a waiver/variance under Section 120.542 of the Florida Statutes, from pre-construction ambient air quality analysis, sulfur deposition analysis and post-construction ...
• Department of Health
  • Board of Acupuncture
    • waiver or variance of Rule 64B1-4.001(2), Florida Administrative Code, allowing him to waive the required 2700 hours of supervised instruction. Comments on this petition should be filed with the Board of Acupuncture, 4052 Bald Cypress Way, Bin #...
• Water Management Districts
  • South Florida Water Management District
    • waiver from Miami-Dade County Public Works Department, Application No. 06-0828-3M, for utilization of Works or Lands of the District known as the C-7 Canal, Miami-Dade County, for the replacement of the NE 2nd Avenue Bridge. The petition seeks ...
• Department of Health
  • Board of Psychology
    • Adrine McKenzie, Ph.D., C. Psych., seeking a variance or waiver of Rule 64B19-11.005(1)(c), F.A.W. , and the requirement that a supervisor be either a Florida licensed psychologist or a doctoral-level psychologist licensed in good standing in ...
• Department of State
  • Division of Library and Information Services
    • Variance of Section IX(H) of the Public Library Construction Grant Guidelines. These Guidelines are incorporated by reference into Rule 1B-2.011, F.A.C., and provide that a recipient of a Public Library Construction Grant has 540 days from the date ...
• Department of Health
  • Division of Environmental Health
    • waiver of subsection 64E-3.004(2), F.A.C., from the following persons: Jacquelyn Blunier, Harold K. Burke, Sr., Diane Durak, Elizabeth Duva, Danielle Marie Geraci, Gail D. Gorman, Monica Reneé Harrison, Carol J. King, Pedro Luis Lambert, Carolina ...

6. Notices of Meetings, Workshops and Public Hearings

• Department of Environmental Protection
  • Departmental
    • The Department of Environmental Protection announces the rescheduling of the rulemaking hearing for consideration of proposed amendments to chapter 62-303 of the Florida Administrative Code. The original notice of proposed rulemaking, published in ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Florida Department of Environmental Protection, Conference Room A, 3900 Commonwealth Blvd., Tallahassee, Florida 32399.
• Department of State
  • Division of Cultural Affairs
    • This Review Meeting is to evaluate artist submissions and select artwork for Art in State Buildings Project # DOH 9813/7350, Miami-Dade County Health Department in Little Haiti, North Miami.; Friday, September 29, 2006, 8:30 a.m.; Miami-Dade County ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Miami-Dade County Health Department, 8323 NW 12th Street, Suite 212, Miami FL 33126, (786)336-1259.
• Agency for Health Care Administration
  • Medicaid
    • Low Income Pool (LIP) Council discussion of the LIP program including funding methodology, policies and procedures in accordance with the approved Medicaid Reform Section 1115 Demonstration.; September 27, 2006, 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.; Agency for ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Agency for Health Care Administration, 2727 Mahan Drive Building 3, Conference Room A, Tallahassee, FL 32308. If you are unable to attend in person, you may call (850)410-0967 to participate by telephone.
    • Low Income Pool (LIP) Council discussion of the LIP program including funding methodology, policies and procedures in accordance with the approved Medicaid Reform Section 1115 Demonstration.; October 20, 2006, 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.; Via Conference ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Via Conference Call: (850)487-8587. For those in Tallahassee, you may come the The Agency for Health Care Administration, 2727 Mahan Drive, Building 3, Conference Room C, Tallahassee, FL 32308.
• Department of Environmental Protection
  • Departmental
    • The Department of Environmental Protection announces a rescheduling of the rulemaking hearing to consider proposed amendments to chapter 62-302 of the Florida Administrative Code as part of the current triennial review of state surface water quality ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Florida Department of Environmental Protection, 3900 Commonwealth Blvd., Conference Room A, Tallahassee, Florida 32399.
• Department of Elder Affairs
  • Office of Public and Professional Guardians
    • This will be a general business meeting of the Foundation for Indigent Guardianship, Inc.; September 19, 2006, 8:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.; Callers within Tallahassee and outside Tallahassee: 1-888-808-6959. When prompted, enter Conference Code number ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Callers within Tallahassee and outside Tallahassee: 1-888-808-6959. When prompted, enter Conference Code number 4142381 folllowed by #.
• Administration Commission
  • Departmental
    • Staff of the Administration Commission will meet to provide affected persons and other members of the public an opportunity for presentation of evidence, argument and oral statements on the Petition filed by the Agency for Persons with Disabilities ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Cabinet Meeting Room (Room LL-03), The Capitol, Tallahassee, Florida
• Department of Elder Affairs
  • Office of Public and Professional Guardians
    • This will be a meeting for the Examining Committee Curriculum Workgroup.; September 20,2006, 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 Noon; Callers within Tallahassee and outside Tallahassee: 1-888-808-6959. When prompted, enter Conference Code number 4142381 followed ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Callers within Tallahassee and outside Tallahassee: 1-888-808-6959. When prompted, enter Conference Code number 4142381 followed by #.
    • This will be a meeting for the Examining Committee Curriculum Workgroup.; September 22,2006, 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 Noon; Callers within Tallahassee and outside Tallahassee: 1-888-808-6959. When prompted, enter Conference Code Number 4142381 followed ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Callers within Tallahassee and outside Tallahassee: 1-888-808-6959. When prompted, enter Conference Code Number 4142381 followed by #.
• Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
  • Departmental
    • Old and New Business.; Tuesday, September 26, 2006, 9:00 a.m.; Florida State Fairgrounds, 4800 U.S. Highway 301, North, Tampa, FL 33610
      • Hearing Meeting: Florida State Fairgrounds, 4800 U.S. Highway 301, North, Tampa, FL 33610
    • Old and New Business.; Tuesday, September 26, 2006, 9:00 a.m.; Florida State Fairgrounds, 4800 U.S. Highway 301, North, Tampa, FL 33610
      • Hearing Meeting: Florida State Fairgrounds, 4800 U.S. Highway 301, North, Tampa, FL 33610
    • Old and New Business.; Tuesday, September 26, 2006, 9:30 a.m.; Florida State Fairgrounds, 4800 U.S. Highway 301, North, Tampa, FL 33610
      • Hearing Meeting: Florida State Fairgrounds, 4800 U.S. Highway 301, North, Tampa, FL 33610
    • Old and New Business.; Tuesday, September 26, 2006, 10:00 a.m.; Florida State Fairgrounds, 4800 U.S. Highway 301, North, Tampa, FL 33610
      • Hearing Meeting: Florida State Fairgrounds, 4800 U.S. Highway 301, North, Tampa, FL 33610
    • Old and New Business.; Tuesday, September 26, 2006, 1:00 p.m.; Florida State Fairgrounds, 4800 U.S. Highway 301, North, Tampa, FL 33610
      • Hearing Meeting: Florida State Fairgrounds, 4800 U.S. Highway 301, North, Tampa, FL 33610
  • Division of Marketing and Development
    • Discussion of Florida’s Emergency Food Assistance Program.; September 22, 2006, 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.; Florida Fruit and Vegetable Association, Conference Room, 800 Trafalgar Court, Maitland, Florida 32751, (321)214-5200
      • Hearing Meeting: Florida Fruit and Vegetable Association, Conference Room, 800 Trafalgar Court, Maitland, Florida 32751, (321)214-5200
  • Florida Forest Service
    • General meeting of the Off-Highway Vehicle Recreation Advisory Committee.; Thursday, September 28, 2006, 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. (EST); City of Palms Park, Press Dining, 3rd Floor, 2201 Edison Avenue, Ft. Myers, FL 33905, (239)461-7400
      • Hearing Meeting: City of Palms Park, Press Dining, 3rd Floor, 2201 Edison Avenue, Ft. Myers, FL 33905, (239)461-7400
  • Division of Consumer Services
    • The Florida Consumers’ Council will be meeting to discuss consumer-related issues; proposed legislation for the 2007 Florida session addressing issues of interest to consumers; and issues to advise and assist the department.; Tuesday, October 11, ...
      • Hearing Meeting: 350 East Los Olas, #800, Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33301
• Department of Education
  • Commission for Independent Education
    • Charter School Appeal Commission hearing on the non renewal of Spiral Tech Elementary vs. Miami Dade County School Board. The Charter School Appeal Commission will also be discussing perceptions and roles of the Appeals Commission. Special ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Meeting Room 301, Capitol Building, Tallahassee, Florida
  • Departmental
    • Discussion and approval of a resolution to the Legislature and Governor of the State of Florida the salaries of vocational rehabilitation counselors with the Division of Blind Services.; September 26, 2006, 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.; Contact: Phyllis ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Contact: Phyllis Dill, The Division of Blind Services, 14 W. Jordan St., Room G-2, Pensacola, FL 32503, (850)595-5282, ext. 11 or email: Phyllis.dill@dbs.fldoe.org
• Department of Law Enforcement
  • Division of Criminal Justice Standards and Training
    • Approval of proposed Region IV CJST Training Trust Fund Budget for FY 2007-2008 and action on membership for Regional Training Council.; September 25, 2006, 1:30 p.m.; Santa Fe Community College, Institute of Public Safety, 3737 N. E. 39th Avenue, ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Santa Fe Community College, Institute of Public Safety, 3737 N. E. 39th Avenue, Gainesville, Florida
• Public Service Commission
  • Departmental
    • To discuss and make decisions on matters which affect the operation of the Commission.; *October 2, 2006, 9:30 a.m.; The Betty Easley Conference Center, 4075 Esplanade Way, Conference Room 140, Tallahassee, Florida
      • Hearing Meeting: The Betty Easley Conference Center, 4075 Esplanade Way, Conference Room 140, Tallahassee, Florida
    • 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 this agenda for which a hearing has not been held will ...
      • Hearing Meeting: The Betty Easley Conference Center, 4075 Esplanade Way, Commission Hearing Room 148, Tallahassee, Florida
    • To discuss current relevant issues related to relay such as Service Quality, CapTel and other items. Any person requiring some accommodation at this meeting because of a physical impairment should call the Division of the Commission Clerk and ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Room 148, Betty Easley Conference Center, 4075 Esplanade Way, Tallahassee, FL 32399
• Executive Office of the Governor
  • Departmental
    • Members of the Governor’s Ex-offender Task Force will be meeting at conferences; Tuesday, September 19, 2006, 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. PLACE: The Quorum Hotel, Tampa, Florida DATE AND TIME: Thursday, September 28, 2006, 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.; The ...
      • Hearing Meeting: The Hyatt Regency Riverfront, Jacksonville, Florida
    • The primary objectives of this third meeting of the Council will be continuing business of the Council's legislative mandate.; September 19, 2006, 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.; The Capitol, 21st Floor, Media Conference Room 2103, Tallahassee, FL 32399
      • Hearing Meeting: The Capitol, 21st Floor, Media Conference Room 2103, Tallahassee, FL 32399
    • They will be discussing Task Force recommendations then and informally the night before at the Holiday Inn Express in Clermont.; Monday, September 25, 2006, 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.; The Coleman Prison
      • Hearing Meeting: The Coleman Prison
• Regional Planning Councils
  • South Florida Regional Planning Council
    • Mega-Region Policy Discussion – Meeting participants will explore the concept of a “South-Central Florida Mega-Region” and discuss possible implications for economic, transportation, environmental, and human services planning efforts.; Thursday, ...
      • Hearing Meeting: South Florida Regional Planning Council, 3440 Hollywood Boulevard, Suite 140, Hollywood, Florida 33021
• Regional Transportation Authorities
  • South Florida Regional Transportation Authority
    • South Florida Regional Transportation Authority, Marketing Committee; Tuesday, September 19, 2006, 2:00 p.m.; The Main Conference Room, SFRTA’s Administrative Offices, 800 N.W. 33rd Street, Pompano Beach, FL 33064. Attendance by South Florida ...
      • Hearing Meeting: The Main Conference Room, SFRTA’s Administrative Offices, 800 N.W. 33rd Street, Pompano Beach, FL 33064. Attendance by South Florida Regional Transportation Authority Committee Members may be in person or via conference telephone. Should you have any questions, please contact: SFRTA Marketing Office, (954)788-7935. Any person who decides to appeal any decision made by the Marketing Committee with respect to any matter considered at this meeting or hearing, will need a record of the proceedings, and that, for such purpose, he/she may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact: the Executive Office, (954)788-7915. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Section 286.26, Florida Statutes, persons with disabilities needing special accommodation to participate in this proceeding, must at least 48 hours prior to the meeting, provide a written request directed to: Executive Office, 800 N. W. 33rd Street, Suite 100, Pompano Beach, Florida 33064, (954)942-7245 for assistance; if hearing impaired, telephone 1(800)273-7545 (TTY) for assistance.
    • South Florida Regional Transportation Authority, Planning Technical Advisory Committee; Wednesday, September 20, 2006, 10:00 a.m.; The Board Room of SFRTA’s Administrative Offices, 800 N.W. 33rd Street, Pompano Beach, FL 33064. Attendance by South ...
      • Hearing Meeting: The Board Room of SFRTA’s Administrative Offices, 800 N.W. 33rd Street, Pompano Beach, FL 33064. Attendance by South Florida Regional Transportation Authority Committee Members may be in person or via conference telephone. Should you have any questions, please contact: SFRTA Planning Office, (954)788-7928. Any person who decides to appeal any decision made by the Planning Technical Advisory Committee with respect to any matter considered at this meeting or hearing, will need a record of the proceedings, and that, for such purpose, he/she may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact: the Planning Office, (954)788-7915. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Section 286.26, Florida Statutes, persons with disabilities needing special accommodation to participate in this proceeding, must at least 48 hours prior to the meeting, provide a written request directed to: Executive Office, 800 N. W. 33rd Street, Suite 100, Pompano Beach, Florida 33064, (954)942-7245 for assistance; if hearing impaired, telephone 1(800)273-7545 (TTY) for assistance.
    • South Florida Regional Transportation Authority, Property Committee; Friday, September 22, 2006, 8:30 a.m.; The Board Room, SFRTA’s Administrative Offices, 800 N. W. 33rd Street, Pompano Beach, FL 33064
      • Hearing Meeting: The Board Room, SFRTA’s Administrative Offices, 800 N. W. 33rd Street, Pompano Beach, FL 33064
    • South Florida Regional Transportation Authority, Governing Board; Friday, September 22, 2006, 9:30 a.m.; The Board Room, South Florida Regional Transportation, Administration Building, 800 N. W. 33rd Street, Suite 100, Pompano Beach, Florida 33064 ...
      • Hearing Meeting: The Board Room, South Florida Regional Transportation, Administration Building, 800 N. W. 33rd Street, Suite 100, Pompano Beach, Florida 33064 If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact the Executive Office, (954)788-7915. Attendance by South Florida Regional Transportation Authority Board Members may be in person or via conference telephone.
    • South Florida Regional Transportation Authority, ADA Advisory Committee; Tuesday, September 26, 2006, 2:00 p.m.; The Main Conference Room, SFRTA’s Administrative Offices, 800 N. W. 33rd Street, Pompano Beach, FL 33064
      • Hearing Meeting: The Main Conference Room, SFRTA’s Administrative Offices, 800 N. W. 33rd Street, Pompano Beach, FL 33064
• Water Management Districts
  • Northwest Florida Water Management District
    • Budget Public Hearing – to consider adoption of Fiscal Year 2006-2007 Millage Rate and Budget.; September 28, 2006, 1:45 p.m. (CDT) GENERAL SUBJECT MATTER TO BE CONSIDERED: Regulations Committee meeting – to discuss the Environmental Resource ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Jackson County Commission Chambers, 2864 Madison Street, Marianna, Florida 32448
  • Southwest Florida Water Management District
    • Conduct Committee meetings, Board meeting, and public hearing.; Friday, September 22, 2006, 8:45 a.m. PLACE: Tampa Bay Water’s Regional Surface Water Treatment Plant, 2301 Water Lane, Tampa, Florida GENERAL SUBJECT MATTER TO BE CONSIDERED: ...
      • Hearing Meeting: SWFWMD Tampa Service Office, 7601 U.S. Highway 301, North, Tampa, Florida
  • South Florida Water Management District
    • Peer Review of the Everglades Landscape Model (ELM): Teleconference #3, for expert Review Panel deliberation on the Review Report of the ELM; October 13, 2006, 1:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.; Dial in: Suncom: 277-8540; Non-Suncom: 1(850)487-8540. SFWMD ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Dial in: Suncom: 277-8540; Non-Suncom: 1(850)487-8540. SFWMD Headquarters, Building B-2, Conference Room “3N Upper Chain of Lakes”
    • Peer Review of the Everglades Landscape Model (ELM): Teleconference #4, for expert Review Panel deliberation on the Review Report of the ELM.; November 16, 2006, 1:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.; Dial in: Suncom: 277-8540; Non-Suncom: 1(850)487-8540. SFWMD ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Dial in: Suncom: 277-8540; Non-Suncom: 1(850)487-8540. SFWMD Headquarters, Building B-2, Conference Room “3N Upper Chain of Lakes”.
• Florida Land and Water Adjudicatory Commission
  • Departmental
    • Discussion of Clubhouse Rental Fee Increase.; Tuesday, October 3, 2006, 7:00 p.m.; 6801 Colonial Lake Drive, Riverview, Florida 33569
      • Hearing Meeting: 6801 Colonial Lake Drive, Riverview, Florida 33569
• 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. Any person requiring a special accommodation at ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Agency for Health Care Administration, 2727 Mahan Drive, Building #3, First Floor, Conference Rooms, Tallahassee, FL 32308
  • Medicaid
    • Agency for Health Care Administration, Medicaid Reform Technical Advisory Panel; September 21, 2006, 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. PLACE: 2727 Mahan Drive, Building 3, Conference Room A, Tallahassee FL 32308. Dial-In Number 1(877)328-7346, Conf. ID# ...
      • Hearing Meeting: 2727 Mahan Drive, Building 3, Conference Room A, Tallahassee FL 32308. Dial-In Number 1(877)328-7346, Conf. ID# 5568082
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Departmental
    • To discuss possible legislation prior to the upcoming 2007 session. Any person deciding to appeal a decision made with respect to any matter considered at this meeting will need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceeding is made. Such ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Telephone Number to call to participate: (850)488-8295 or Suncom 278-8295. Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation, Division of Hotels and Restaurants, Hospitality Education Program, One Champions Way, Florida State University, Tallahassee, Florida 32306
  • Division of Hotels and Restaurants
    • Division of Hotels and Restaurants announces the cancellation of a meeting of the Hotels and Restaurants Advisory Council; September 8, 2006, 3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Quorum could not be established at this time.
      • Hearing Meeting: 9/8/2006
  • Board of Architecture and Interior Design
    • General Business: discussion items include – architecture profession, interior design profession, rules, and review of applications. DATE AND TIME: October 25, 2006, 9:00 a.m. (Eastern Time) GENERAL SUBJECT MATTER TO BE CONSIDERED: General ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Boca Hilton Cocoa Beach Oceanfront, 1550 N. Atlantic Avenue, Cocoa Beach, FL 32931, (321)799-0003
  • Board of Landscape Architecture
    • General Board and Business meeting.; September 25, 2006, 10:00 a.m.; Access Phone #: 1(888)808-6959; Conference Code # 9218690
      • Hearing Meeting: Access Phone #: 1(888)808-6959; Conference Code # 9218690
  • State Boxing Commission
    • To conduct a general business meeting of the Commission.; Tuesday, October 3, 2006, 8:30 a.m.; 1940 North Monroe Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32399
      • Hearing Meeting: 1940 North Monroe Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32399
• Department of Juvenile Justice
  • Departmental
    • Draft emergency rules governing the Sheriff's Training and Respect (STAR) Program, and Protective Action Response.; Friday, September 22, 2006, 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 Noon; DJJ Headquarters, 2737 Centerview Dr., Room 312, Tallahassee, Florida 32399
      • Hearing Meeting: DJJ Headquarters, 2737 Centerview Dr., Room 312, Tallahassee, Florida 32399
• Department of Health
  • Board of Chiropractic Medicine
    • For cases previously heard by the panel.; Thursday, September 28, 2006, 9:30 a.m.; Department of Health, 4042 Bald Cypress Way, Tallahassee, Florida, at Meet Me Number (850)921-6545.
      • Hearing Meeting: Department of Health, 4042 Bald Cypress Way, Tallahassee, Florida, at Meet Me Number (850)921-6545.
  • 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.; September 22, 2006, 3:00 p.m.; Meet Me Number: (850)922-...
      • Hearing Meeting: Meet Me Number: (850)922-2903
  • Board of Nursing
    • For cases previously heard by the panel.; Monday, October 2, 2006, 10:00 a.m.; Department of Health, 4042 Bald Cypress Way, Tallahassee, Florida, Meet Me Number (850)487-8540.
      • Hearing Meeting: Department of Health, 4042 Bald Cypress Way, Tallahassee, Florida, Meet Me Number (850)487-8540.
    • To conduct general business of the Board, Council and Committees.; Wednesday, October 11, 2006, 8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m., Council on Certified Nursing Assistants; Wednesday, October 11, 2006, 6:00 p.m., Practice Committee; Wednesday, October 11, 2006, ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Radisson Mart Plaza, 711 N. W. 72nd Street, Miami, FL 33126, (305)261-3800
• Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission
  • Departmental
    • Requirements for state authorizations for all activities with threatened and endangered marine turtles, including nesting surveys, stranding work, research, captive facilities, and educational display as required by Florida Administrative Code ...
      • Hearing Meeting: FWC South Regional Office, Everglades Conference Room, 8535 Northlake Boulevard, West Palm Beach, Florida DATE AND TIME: September 26, 2006, 7:00 p.m. PLACE: Division of Plant Industry, Auditorium, 1911 S. W. 34th Street, Gainesville, FL 32608 DATE AND TIME: September 27, 2006, 7:00 p.m. PLACE: Florida Wildlife Research Institute, 1st Floor, Conference Room, 100 8th Avenue, St. Petersburg, Florida
• Department of Financial Services
  • OIR – Insurance Regulation
    • Federated National Insurance Company has requested a 49.5% average statewide rate increase for its homeowners insurance. The requested rate increase is not uniform and some areas are subject to a higher rate increase. Florida law allows the Office ...
      • Hearing Meeting: 401 Senate Office Building, Tallahassee, Florida (adjacent to The Capitol). Contact name and number: Lori Fitzsimmons, Esquire, (850)413-4158 or Sam Coskey, (850)413-2616.
    • Homewise Insurance Company has requested a 75.8% average statewide rate increase for its homeowners insurance (wind only program). The requested rate increase is not uniform and some areas are subject to a higher rate increase. Florida law allows ...
      • Hearing Meeting: 401 Senate Office Building, Tallahassee, Florida (adjacent to The Capitol). Contact name and number: Rhoda K. Johnson, Esquire, (850)413-4220 or Sam Coskey, (850)413-2616.
    • Liberty American Select Insurance Company has requested average statewide rate increases of 44.8% and 96.2% for its homeowners and dwelling fire programs, respectively. Liberty American Insurance Company has requested a 95.8% average statewide rate ...
      • Hearing Meeting: 401 Senate Office Building, Tallahassee, Florida (adjacent to The Capitol). Contact name and number: Rhoda K. Johnson, Esquire, (850)413-4220 or Sam Coskey, (850)413-2616.
    • Florida Family Insurance Company has requested average statewide rate increases of 14.8% and 27.7% for its homeowners and dwelling fire programs, respectively. The requested rate increases are not uniform and some areas are subject to higher rate ...
      • Hearing Meeting: 401 Senate Office Building, Tallahassee, Florida (adjacent to The Capitol). Contact name and number: Rhoda K. Johnson, Esquire, (850)413-4220 or Sam Coskey, (850)413-2616.
    • This is the Public Hearing on the adoption of proposed amendments to Rules 69P-2.001 and 69P-2.002, Florida Administrative Code, published on September 8, 2006 in Vol. 32, No. 36, of the F.A.W. No notice of change was published. Pursuant to the ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Cabinet Meeting Room, Lower Level, The Capitol, Tallahassee, Florida
    • This is the Public Hearing on the adoption of proposed amendments to Rule 69O-170.017, Florida Administrative Code, published on September 8, 2006 in Vol. 32, No. 36, of the F.A.W. No notice of change was published. Pursuant to the provisions of ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Cabinet Meeting Room, Lower Level, The Capitol, Tallahassee, Florida
    • To appoint a new chairperson and vice chairperson for the Advisory Council and discuss issues currently facing the Continuing Care industry. Pursuant to the provisions of the American with Disabilities Act, any person requiring special ...
      • Hearing Meeting: The Office of Insurance Regulation, Rm. 142, Larson Building, 200 East Gaines Street, Larson Building, Tallahassee, FL 32399-0331
    • Operational specifics for the Association.; Thursday, September 28, 2006, 10:00 a.m.; Hyatt Regency Orlando International Airport, 9300 Airport Boulevard, Orlando, Florida, USA 32827
      • Hearing Meeting: Hyatt Regency Orlando International Airport, 9300 Airport Boulevard, Orlando, Florida, USA 32827
• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • Departmental
    • To conduct general business of the Joint Finance and Planning Committee of the Board of Directors.; Wednesday, September 27, 2006, 1:30 p.m.; SRB Trustee Board Room, 12902 Magnolia Drive, Tampa, Florida
      • Hearing Meeting: SRB Trustee Board Room, 12902 Magnolia Drive, Tampa, Florida
    • To conduct the general business of the Board of Directors.; Tuesday, September 26, 2006, 1:30 p.m.; Stabile Trustees Board Room, 12902 Magnolia Drive, Tampa, Florida
      • Hearing Meeting: Stabile Trustees Board Room, 12902 Magnolia Drive, Tampa, Florida
• Department of Financial Services
  • OIR – Insurance Regulation
    • This is the Public Hearing on the adoption of proposed amendments to Rule 69O-170.0155, Florida Administrative Code, published on September 8, 2006 in Vol. 32, No. 36, of the F.A.W. No notice of change was published.; October 3, 2006, 9:00 a.m., ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Cabinet Meeting Room, Lower Level, The Capitol, Tallahassee, Florida

7. Notices of Petitions and Dispositions Regarding Declaratory Stat

• Department of Financial Services
  • Division of State Fire Marshal
    • Tamarac Fire Rescue, Petitioner, filed August 31, 2006.; The Petition requests an interpretation of Chapter 633.061(1), Florida Statutes. The Petitioner specifically asks the Division of State Fire Marshal to declare whether it is unlawful for any ...

8. Notices Regarding Bids, Proposals and Purchasing

• Department of Education
  • Florida State University
    • Department of Education, Florida State University
• Department of Environmental Protection
  • Office of the Secretary
    • Department of Environmental Protection, Office of the Secretary
• Department of Education
  • University of South Florida
    • Department of Education, University of South Florida
  • University of Florida
    • Department of Education, University of Florida
  • Florida School for the Deaf and the Blind
    • Department of Education, Florida School for the Deaf and the Blind
• Department of Corrections
  • Departmental
    • Department of Corrections, Departmental
• Water Management Districts
  • Suwannee River Water Management District
    • Water Management Districts, Suwannee River Water Management District
• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • Departmental
    • Other Agencies and Organizations, Departmental
    • Other Agencies and Organizations, Departmental

9. Miscellaneous

• Agency for Health Care Administration
  • Certificate of Need
    • Agency for Health Care Administration, Certificate of Need
• Department of Transportation
  • Departmental
    • Department of Transportation, Departmental
• Department of Community Affairs
  • Division of Housing and Community Development
    • Department of Community Affairs, Division of Housing and Community Development
• 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 Juvenile Justice
  • Departmental
    • Department of Juvenile Justice, Departmental
• Department of Financial Services
  • FSC - Financial Institution Regulation
    • Department of Financial Services, FSC - Financial Institution Regulation