Vol. 35, No. 38 (09/25/2009)

1. Notices of Development of Proposed Rules and Negotiated Rulemaking

• Department of Health
  • Division of Environmental Health
    • Review this Chapter and amend and/or adopt new rule language as necessary to ensure that all rules conform with statutory requirements and the current practices and procedures for radiological personnel.
• Agency for Health Care Administration
  • Hospital and Nursing Home Reporting Systems and Other Provisions Relating to Hospitals
    • The Agency proposes to revise the rule related to Florida Hospital Uniform Reporting System and the rule requiring the submission of a Medicare cost report.
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Building Code Administrators and Inspectors Board
    • The purpose of this rule is to set forth the procedure by which applications for certification are reviewed for approval or denial.
• Department of Environmental Protection
  • Departmental
    • To incorporate by reference an Agreement between the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) and Miami-Dade County (MDC) for delegation of a portion of the Environmental Resource Permit (ERP) program under Part IV of Chapter 373, F.S., to MDC. ...
• Department of Revenue
  • Departmental
    • Section 120.54(1)(k), F.S., as amended by section 5, Chapter 2008-104, L.O.F., requires the Governor and Cabinet, as head of the Department of Revenue, to approve the publication of a notice of intended rulemaking. Prior to this law change, the ...
    • Section 213.21(2), F.S., authorizes the Executive Director of the Department to designate positions within the Department that may enter into agreements with a taxpayer to settle or compromise the taxpayer’s liability for any tax, interest, or ...
    • Section 213.23, F.S., authorizes the Executive Director of the Department to designate positions within the Department that may enter into consent agreements with a taxpayer to extend the period during which an assessment may be issued or a claim ...
    • Section 213.21(4), F.S., authorizes the Department to enter into agreements for scheduling payments of taxes, interest, and penalties. The Executive Director of the Department has delegated positions within the Department that are authorized to ...
  • Sales and Use Tax
    • Rule 12A-1.0615, F.A.C. (Hotel Rewards Points Programs), is being created to provide guidelines regarding the application of Florida tax in situations involving hotel rewards points programs within the transient rentals industry that reflect the ...
  • Corporate, Estate and Intangible Tax
    • The purpose of the proposed amendments to Rule 12C-1.0221, F.A.C. (Returns, Notices, and Elections; Signing and Verification), is to provide procedures for how and when the Department will an accept electronic signature of the preparer of a ...
• Agency for Health Care Administration
  • Medicaid
    • The purpose is to adopt a new rule for Developmental Disabilities Medicaid Waivers Consumer Directed Care Plus (CDC+) Program in response to Legislative mandates per the Appropriations Act, adding 2,500 Developmental Disabilities Waivers consumers ...
• Department of Revenue
  • Corporate, Estate and Intangible Tax
    • The purpose of the proposed amendments to Rule 12C-1.086, F.A.C. (Credit for Florida Alternative Minimum Tax), is to include law changes that eliminate the Florida renewable energy production credit from the alternative minimum tax credit ...
  • Miscellaneous Tax
    • Section 3, Chapter 2009-108, L.O.F., expands the tax credit for contributions to nonprofit scholarship funding organizations to the insurance premium tax. The purpose of the proposed amendments to Rule 12B-8.001, F.A.C. (Premium Tax; Rate and ...
  • Corporate, Estate and Intangible Tax
    • The purpose of the amendments to Rule 12C-1.0191, F.A.C. (Capital Investment Tax Credit Program), is to include provisions for a taxpayer to transfer a capital investment tax credit to another taxpayer, as authorized by section 10, Chapter 2008-227, ...
• Department of Transportation
  • Departmental
    • The amendment is to allow letters of credit to be drawn on financial institutions outside the State of Florida.
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Division of Hotels and Restaurants
    • The purpose of the proposed rule development is to update the adopted Conference for Food Protection Standards for Accreditation of Food Protection Manager Certification Programs. The effect of the proposed rule development is to ensure food manager ...
• Department of Management Services
  • Personnel Management System
    • The Department proposes substantial revisions to the rule in order to clarify and align provisions with statutory authority; facilitate automation of application procedures; and adopt revised forms.
• Department of Revenue
  • Sales and Use Tax
    • Effective July 1, 2009, the exemption from the tax on admission charges to certain events sponsored by a governmental entity, sports authority, or sports commission provided in Section 212.04(2)(a)2.b., F.S., expires. The purpose of the proposed ...
• Department of Community Affairs
  • Division of Housing and Community Development
    • To restrict applications for approval of products to 150 products per application and to remove specific reference to fee amounts on the screens.
• Department of Health
  • Board of Dentistry
    • To add language regarding how dentists may advertise specialty recognition.
• Department of Transportation
  • Departmental
    • Rule Chapter 14-10, F.A.C., is being amended to repeal Rule 14-10.0042, F.A.C., update existing language, and clarify the requirements for obtaining and maintaining outdoor advertising sign permits.
• Department of Children and Families
  • Family Safety and Preservation Program
    • To promulgate rule as required by statute for the provision of psychotropic medications for children in out of home care.
• Department of Health
  • Board of Chiropractic Medicine
    • The Board proposes the rule amendment to change the fee charged for copying records.
• Department of Transportation
  • Departmental
    • The Florida Department of Transportation is proposing changes in the Toll Facilities Description and Toll Rate Schedule. Video toll rates on the Florida Turnpike System will be established the rates for and cash toll will be discontinued and cash ...
• Department of Health
  • Board of Chiropractic Medicine
    • The Board proposes the rule amendment in order to incorporate the updated application form by reference into the rule.
    • The Board proposes the rule amendment in order to incorporate the updated application form by reference into the rule.
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Barbers' Board
    • The purpose of this notice is to review for possible changes to bring the rule into compliance with the legislature requirement.
    • The purpose of this notice is to review for possible changes to bring the rule into compliance with the legislature requirement.
• Department of Health
  • Board of Chiropractic Medicine
    • The Board proposes the rule amendment in order to update the examination and delete the reference to Rule 64B2-11.001, F.A.C.
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Barbers' Board
    • The purpose of this notice is to review for possible changes to bring the rule into compliance with the legislature requirement.
    • The purpose of this notice is to review for possible changes to bring the rule into compliance with the legislature requirement.
    • The purpose of this notice is to review for possible changes to bring the rule into compliance with the legislature requirement.
    • The purpose of this notice is to review for possible changes to bring the rule into compliance with the legislature requirement.
    • The purpose of this notice is to review for possible changes to bring the rule into compliance with the legislature requirement.
    • The purpose of this notice is to review for possible changes to bring the rule into compliance with the legislature requirement.
  • Board of Pilot Commissioners
    • To update and clarify language regarding vessel movements requiring a state pilot.
• Department of Health
  • Board of Clinical Laboratory Personnel
    • The Board proposes the rule amendment to incorporate an updated form.
    • The Board proposes the rule amendment to incorporate an updated form.
• State Board of Administration
  • Departmental
    • To amend the rules to adopt revised forms and provide updated procedures.
• Department of Health
  • Board of Clinical Laboratory Personnel
    • The Board proposes the rule amendment to incorporate an updated version of the application form.
• Department of Transportation
  • Departmental
    • The Florida Department of Transportation is proposing a new rule under Rule Chapter 14-100, F.A.C., Part I: Tolls Enforcement, in order to implement a new method of electronic toll collection to be known as video tolling. This rule will establish ...
• State Board of Administration
  • Departmental
    • To amend the rules to adopt revised forms and provide updated procedures.

2. Proposed Rules

• Department of Environmental Protection
  • Departmental
    • This proposed rule implements changes to the Florida Electrical Transmission Siting Act enacted in Senate Bill 888, signed into law on June 19, 2006 and House Bill 7135, signed into law on April 29, 2008. The proposed rule also includes ...
      • Due of Comment: 10/16/2009
• Water Management Districts
  • Suwannee River Water Management District
    • The purpose of the proposed rule is to revise this section of Chapter 40B-1, F.A.C., to require a bond or other form of surety for certification of completion of surface water management systems authorized by environmental resource permits. The ...
      • Due of Comment: 10/16/2009
• Department of Corrections
  • Departmental
    • The purpose and effect of the proposed rule is to: clarify the scope of the rule; specify the type of information that should be stated on camera after a spontaneous use of force; specify the circumstances under which electronic immobilization ...
      • Due of Comment: 10/16/2009
• Department of Financial Services
  • Division of Funeral, Cemetery, and Consumer Services
    • The rule was incorrectly noticed with respect to the annual inspection fee to be paid by Centralized embalming facilities.
      • Due of Comment: 10/16/2009
• Department of Health
  • Board of Nursing Home Administrators
    • The purpose of this amendment is to modify the Application for Nursing Home Administrators Re-Examination form DH-MQA 1129 (revised 6/09).
      • Due of Comment: 10/16/2009
    • The purpose of this amendment is to clarify the criteria for approved continuing education, including clarification that any licensee who acts as a consultant to the Department of Health’s Testing Services Unit shall be allowed a maximum of four (4) ...
      • Due of Comment: 10/16/2009
    • The purpose of this amendment is to clarify the administrator-in-training rule, including clarifying that one member of the Board shall function as a Monitor of an AIT program, and that the Monitor shall review the quarterly reports and information.
      • Due of Comment: 10/16/2009
    • The purpose of this amendment is to clarify the requirements of the Administrator-in-Training goal oriented training plan and to incorporate by reference the Florida AIT Domains of Practice Quarterly Checklist form, DH-MQA 1209 (revised 06/09).
      • Due of Comment: 10/16/2009
    • The purpose of this amendment is to incorporate by reference the Change of Address of Employing Facility form, DH-MQA 1130 (revised 06/09).
      • Due of Comment: 10/16/2009
    • The purpose of this amendment is to modify the Nursing Home Administrators Examination Endorsement/Temporary form, DH-MQA-NHA002.
      • Due of Comment: 10/16/2009
• Department of Veterans' Affairs
  • Division of Veterans' Benefits and Assistance
    • The proposed amendment will require Veteran Service Officers attending a training refresher course to pass an exam demonstrating mastery of the covered material.
      • Due of Comment: 10/16/2009
    • The proposed amendment requires county or city Veteran Service Officers who fail to attend a required refresher training course to demonstrate proficiency in the course material as a condition of continued certification.
      • Due of Comment: 10/16/2009
    • The proposed amendment requires FDVA's Bureau of State Approving Agency to suspend for 60 days an educational institution from participation in GI Bill educational programs, for noncompliance with Federal standards. At the end of the 60 day period, ...
      • Due of Comment: 10/16/2009
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Division of Florida Condominiums, Timeshares and Mobile Homes
    • This rule amendment is required to address the new public offering statement disclosure requirement relating to a timeshare owner’s obligation to pay assessments as amended by Section 8 of Chapter 2009-133, LOF. The amendment also deletes redundant ...
      • Due of Comment: 10/16/2009
• Agency for Health Care Administration
  • Health Facility and Agency Licensing
    • The agency is proposing to amend the rule that specifies the parameters around which tests can be performed at alternate test sites within hospitals.
      • Due of Comment: 10/16/2009
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Board of Pilot Commissioners
    • The Board proposes the rule amendment to require the state pilot associations to change their current methodology for computing the gross pilotage assessment from one percent to 8/10 of one percent.
      • Due of Comment: 10/16/2009
• Department of Health
  • Board of Pharmacy
    • The Board proposes the rule amendment to provide a biennial registration renewal fee for registered pharmacy technicians and a fee for unlicensed activity; to provide an update of the biennial license renewal fee for an active pharmacist and the ...
      • Due of Comment: 10/16/2009
    • The Board proposes the rule amendment to provide an initial registration fee for registered pharmacy technicians and a fee for unlicensed activity.
      • Due of Comment: 10/16/2009
    • The Board proposes the rule promulgation to provide the requirements for pharmacy technician registration.
      • Due of Comment: 10/16/2009
    • The Board proposes the rule promulgation to provide the standards for approval of registered pharmacy technician training programs.
      • Due of Comment: 10/16/2009
    • The Board proposes the rule amendment to provide an application fee for registered pharmacy technicians.
      • Due of Comment: 10/16/2009
    • The Board proposes the rule amendment to include the standard of practice for radio-pharmaceuticals as compounded sterile products.
      • Due of Comment: 10/16/2009
  • Board of Chiropractic Medicine
    • The Board proposes to repeal the rule because the Department no longer gives practical examination.
      • Due of Comment: 10/16/2009
    • The Board proposes to repeal the rule because the Department no longer gives a practical examination.
      • Due of Comment: 10/16/2009
• Department of Corrections
  • Departmental
    • The purpose and effect of the proposed rule is to provide consistency with changes to Form DC6-236, Inmate Request. Form DC6-236, incorporated by reference in Rule 33-103.019, F.A.C., is being amended to include a box that can be checked to indicate ...
      • Due of Comment: 10/16/2009
    • The purpose and effect of the proposed rule is to explicitly include unauthorized use of Department weapons as a ground for disciplinary action.
      • Due of Comment: 10/16/2009
• Water Management Districts
  • Southwest Florida Water Management District
    • To amend Rule 40D-8.041, F.A.C.m to establish Minimum Flows for the Lower Alafia River System as required pursuant to Section 373.042, Florida Statutes. For purposes of this rule the Lower Alafia River System includes the watercourse downstream of ...
      • Due of Comment: 10/16/2009
• State Board of Administration
  • Departmental
    • To adopt the revised Investment Policy Guidelines approved by the Trustees on July 28, 2009 and made effective July 1, 2009, reflecting the addition of information as to investment strategies, risks and other changes.
      • Due of Comment: 10/16/2009
• Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission
  • Marine Fisheries
    • The purpose of these rule amendments is to modify the Commission’s Reef Fish Rule to become consistent with federal recreational reef fish regulations for vermilion snapper in the South Atlantic. Based on federally established benchmarks, the ...
      • Due of Comment: 10/16/2009
• Department of Health
  • Board of Dentistry
    • To repeal the rule due to the case of Ducoin v. Board of Dentistry.
      • Due of Comment: 10/16/2009
• Water Management Districts
  • Southwest Florida Water Management District
    • To adopt rules describing the recovery strategy for minimum flows for the Lower Alafia River System which minimum flows are being adopted simultaneously with these rules. The actual flows are below the minimum flows being proposed for the Lower ...
      • Due of Comment: 10/16/2009
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Regulatory Council of Community Association Managers
    • The proposed rule is necessary to modify the standards of professional conduct.
      • Due of Comment: 10/16/2009

3. Notices of Changes, Corrections and Withdrawals

• Department of State
  • Division of Elections
    • Revocation of Registration of Political Committees
• Department of Financial Services
  • Division of Consumer Services
    • Governmental Efficiency Program
• Department of Environmental Protection
  • Departmental
    • Small Quantity Generator Assessment, Notification and Verification Program, Small Quantity Generator Assessment, Notification and Verification Program Grant Eligibility and Standards
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Barbers' Board
    • Reexamination
    • Endorsement
    • Examination for Restricted Licensure
    • Manner of Application
    • Examination for Barber Licensure
    • Supervised Practice Exception
    • Examination Review Fee
    • Application Fee for Licensure Through Examination or Endorsement and Reexamination Fees
  • Construction Industry Licensing Board
    • Approved Form; Incorporation

4. Emergency Rules

• Department of Health
  • Division of Family Health Services
    • Wholesale Distribution of Prescription Drugs - Exceptions and Specific Distributions Authorized

5. Petitions and Dispositions Regarding Rule Variance or Waiver

• Department of Law Enforcement
  • Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission
    • a waiver of portions of subsections 11B-27.002(4) and 11B-35.002(2), (7), F.A.C., by Joseph Gagliardi. The Petitioner wishes to waive those portions of the rules requiring candidates attending cross-over training to be Commission certified before ...
• Department of Children and Families
  • Family Safety and Preservation Program
    • waiver, of subsection 65C-15.017(2), Florida Administrative Code, from Rene J. Bowen, assigned Case No. 09-031W. Subsection 65C-15.017(2), F.A.C., require agency staff responsible for supervision shall have a master’s or bachelor’s degree in social ...
    • waiver of paragraph 65C-13.030(5)(j)3., F.A.C., from Scott Michael Whitmire, assigned Case No. 09-032W. Paragraph 65C-13.030(5)(j)3., F.A.C., states the licensed out-of-home caregiver shall not have driving violations less than 5 years old on file ...
• Department of Health
  • Division of Environmental Health
    • variance from Daniel Hernandez, Esq., representing Infiltrator Systems, Inc. Specifically, the petitioner seeks a variance from subsection 64E-6.009(7), Florida Administrative Code, which requires innovative system testing to be completed before ...
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Division of Hotels and Restaurants
    • a temporary variance from Rule 3.11.3 and 2.7.4, A17.3, 1996 as adopted by Chapter 3001.2 as adopted by paragraph 61C-5.001(1)(a), F.A.C., which requires Fire Fighter Service Phase 1 and 2 and restricted door openings from Marilyn Ward on behalf of ...
    • a temporary variance from Rule 3.11.1, 3.9.1, 3.3.2, 3.10.4(t) and 2.7.4, A17.3, 1996 as adopted by Chapter 3001.2 as adopted by paragraph 61C-5.001(1)(a), F.A.C., which requires Fire Fighter Service Phase 1 and 2, normal terminal stopping devices, ...
    • a temporary variance from Rule 3.11.3, A17.3, 1996 as adopted by Chapter 3001.2 as adopted by paragraph 61C-5.001(1)(a), F.A.C., which requires Fire Fighter Service Phase 1 and 2, from William Snyder on behalf of Library Lakes Condominium, License ...
    • a temporary variance from Rule 3.11.3 and 2.7.4, A17.3, 1996 as adopted by Chapter 3001.2 as adopted by paragraph 61C-5.001(1)(a), F.A.C., which requires Fire Fighter Service Phase 1 and 2 and restricted door openings from Gary Glass on behalf of ...
    • a temporary variance from unspecified rules from Chuck O'Grady on behalf of FIMC in Sarasota, FL, License Numbers 917 & 37578 (VW 2009-401).
    • a temporary variance from unspecified codes requiring the gate valves be replaced from Richard Nickerson on behalf of Tamberlane Condominium (License Numbers 4625 and 4859 (VW 2009-400).
    • a temporary variance from Rule 2.7.4, A17.3, 1996 as adopted by Chapter 3001.2 as adopted by paragraph 61C-5.001(1)(a), F.A.C., which requires restricted door openings from Sandra J. Ballestra on behalf of One Tampa City Center in Tampa, FL, License ...
• Water Management Districts
  • South Florida Water Management District
    • SFWMD Order No. 2009-222-DAO-ROW was issued to North Springs Improvement District (Application No. 09-0108-4). The petition for waiver was received by the SFWMD on June 22, 2009. Notice of receipt of the petition requesting the waiver was published ...
    • SFWMD Order No. 2009-223-DAO-ROW was issued to Albert M. Palmer (Application No. 09-0619-1). The petition for waiver was received by the SFWMD on July 17, 2009. Notice of receipt of the petition requesting the waiver was published in the Florida ...
    • SFWMD Order No. 2009-224-DAO-ROW was issued to Steven Patrick Barreto (Application No. 09-0619-2). The petition for waiver was received by the SFWMD on July 17, 2009. Notice of receipt of the petition requesting the waiver was published in the ...
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Division of Hotels and Restaurants
    • a variance from Rules 2.20.1, 2.20.9 & 2.24.2, ASME A171, 2005 edition as adopted by Chapter 3001.2, Florida Building Code as adopted by paragraph 61C-5.001(1)(a), Florida Administrative Code, which requires steel ropes, specific wedge shackles with ...
    • a temporary variance from Rule 3.11.3 and 2.7.4, A17.3, 1996 as adopted by Chapter 3001.2 as adopted by paragraph 61C-5.001(1)(a), F.A.C., which requires Fire Fighter Service Phase 1 and 2 and restricted door openings from Christie L. Crosby on ...
    • a temporary variance from Rule 3.11.3, A17.3, 1996 as adopted by Chapter 3001.2 as adopted by paragraph 61C-5.001(1)(a), F.A.C., which requires Fire Fighter Service Phase 1 and 2 from John T. Coleman on behalf of Terraces Condominium Association, ...
    • a temporary variance from Rule 3.11.3 and 2.7.4, A17.3, 1996 as adopted by Chapter 3001.2 as adopted by paragraph 61C-5.001(1)(a), F.A.C., which requires Fire Fighter Service Phase 1 and 2 and restricted door openings from Robert Magrath on behalf ...
    • a temporary variance from Rule 3.11.1, 3.10.3, 3.3.2, and 2.7.4, A17.3, 1996 as adopted by Chapter 3001.2 as adopted by paragraph 61C-5.001(1)(a), F.A.C., which requires two-way communication, platform guards, top of car operating devices and ...
    • a temporary variance from Rule 3.11.1 and 2.7.4, A17.3, 1996 as adopted by Chapter 3001.2 as adopted by paragraph 61C-5.001(1)(a), F.A.C., which requires car emergency signaling devices and restriction of doors from William Snyder on behalf of Park ...
    • a temporary variance from Rule 3.11.3, 3.11.1, 3.10.3, 3.3.2, and 2.7.4, A17.3, 1996 as adopted by Chapter 3001.2 as adopted by paragraph 61C-5.001(1)(a), F.A.C., which requires fire fighter service Phase I and II, two-way communication, platform ...
    • a temporary variance from unknown sections of ASME A17.3, 1996 as adopted by Chapter 3001.2 as adopted by paragraph 61C-5.001(1)(a), F.A.C., from Rodney Vick on behalf of Jupiter Cove Condominium in Jupiter, FL, License Numbers: 28202-20205, 35637 & ...
    • a temporary variance from Rule 3.11.1 and 3.11.3, A17.3, 1996 as adopted by Chapter 3001.2 as adopted by paragraph 61C-5.001(1)(a), F.A.C., which requires Fire Fighter Service Phase 1 and 2 and two-way communication from Keith Rogers on behalf of ...
    • a temporary variance from Rule 3.11.3, A17.3, 1996 as adopted by Chapter 3001.2 as adopted by paragraph 61C-5.001(1)(a), F.A.C., which requires Fire Fighter Service Phase 1 and 2 from Steven Grekowicz on behalf of Seaplace in Longboat Key, FL, ...
    • a temporary variance from Rule 3.11.3 and 2.7.4, A17.3, 1996 as adopted by Chapter 3001.2 as adopted by paragraph 61C-5.001(1)(a), F.A.C., which requires Fire Fighter Service Phase 1 and 2 and restricted door openings from Karen J. Cochran on behalf ...
    • a temporary variance from Rule 3.11.3, A17.3, 1996 as adopted by Chapter 3001.2 as adopted by paragraph 61C-5.001(1)(a), F.A.C., which requires Fire Fighter Service Phase 1 and 2 from William Snyder on behalf of The Mirosol Apartments in Tampa, FL, ...
    • a temporary variance from unspecified rules in A17.3, 1996 as adopted by Chapter 3001.2 as adopted by paragraph 61C-5.001(1)(a), F.A.C., from John Nolan on behalf of Emerald Beach Apartment Condominium in Marco Island, FL (VW 2009-451).
    • a temporary variance from Rule 3.3.2, 3.11.3 and 2.7.4, A17.3, 1996 as adopted by Chapter 3001.2 as adopted by paragraph 61C-5.001(1)(a), F.A.C., which requires Fire Fighter Service Phase 1 and 2, platform guards and restriction of doors from ...
    • a variance from Rules 2.20.1, 2.20.9 & 2.24.2, ASME A171, 2005 edition as adopted by Chapter 3001.2, Florida Building Code as adopted by paragraph 61C-5.001(1)(a), Florida Administrative Code, which requires steel ropes, specific wedge shackles with ...
    • a temporary variance from Rule 3.11.3, A17.3, 1996 as adopted by Chapter 3001.2 as adopted by paragraph 61C-5.001(1)(a), F.A.C., which requires Fire Fighter Service Phase 1 and 2 from Oslec B. Fernandez on behalf of Tampa General Hospital in Tampa, ...
    • a temporary variance from Rule 3.11.3, A17.3, 1996 as adopted by Chapter 3001.2 as adopted by paragraph 61C-5.001(1)(a), F.A.C., which requires Fire Fighter Service Phase 1 and 2 from John McNaughton on behalf of Cove Cay Village I Condominium ...
• Agency for Health Care Administration
  • Health Facility and Agency Licensing
    • A Final Order denying the Petition for Waiver from Rule 59A-7.020, F.A.C., filed by DVA Laboratory Services Inc., on June 3, 2009 has been issued. The Agency issued its Order on July 23, 2009, and a Corrected Order on July 30, 2009. The corrected ...
• Department of Health
  • Division of Environmental Health
    • Variance from subparagraph 64E-13.004(6)(a)1., Florida Administrative Code, from Nova Southeastern University New Lower School, located at 3301 College Avenue, Fort Lauderdale, Florida. This rule requires schools to have toilet and handwashing ...
  • Board of Massage Therapy
    • waiver or variance, of Rule 64B7-29.002, F.A.C., filed by Kristin Farrell requiring Petitioners to apprentice with a massage establishment containing a whirlpool bath, sauna, steam cabinet and/or steam room.
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Division of Hotels and Restaurants
    • An Emergency Variance for subsections 61C-4.010(6), (7), Florida Administrative Code, from Sunnibunni Frozen Yogurt & Organic Fruit Smoothies located in Lakewood Ranch, FL. The above referenced F.A.C. addresses the requirement that at least one ...
• Water Management Districts
  • Southwest Florida Water Management District
    • rule variance from the City of Tampa. The City of Tampa seeks a variance from sub-subparagraphs 40D-80.073(4)(b)3.a. and 40D-80.073(4)(b)3.b., F.A.C., relating to the Lower Hillsborough River MFL Recovery Strategy. The variance would allow a one ...
• Department of Health
  • Board of Chiropractic Medicine
    • Dr. Heather Beckett, D.C., seeking a variance or waiver of subsection 64B2-13.004(2), Florida Administrative Code, which requires that only those classroom hours earned at Board approved continuing education courses or under the provisions of this ...
• Department of Financial Services
  • Division of Insurance Agent and Agency Services
    • Jason Velez a petition for variance from subparagraph 69B-211.042(10)(a)6., Florida Administrative Code, which rule implements Section 626.621, et seq., Florida Statutes. The petition requested a variance with regard to the “other mitigating factors”...
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Construction Industry Licensing Board
    • waiver or variance from Timothy P. Atkinson, Esq., on behalf of Henry J. Free, of subsection 61G4-15.001(2), F.A.C., dealing with qualifications for certification, and verification of active experience by affidavits prepared or signed by a state ...

6. Notices of Meetings, Workshops and Public Hearings

• Department of Management Services
  • Departmental
    • Weekly meeting to facilitate discussion on the deployment of Broadband to maximize the potential receipt of federal Stimulus funding for the State of Florida.; Thursdays, 3:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Check for status of DMS Broadband-ARRA meetings at: www....
      • Hearing Meeting: Building 4030, 4030 Esplanade Way, Room 225A, Capital Circle Office Center, Tallahassee, FL
• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • Association of Florida Conservation Districts
    • Funding and Supervisor Training.; October 8, 2009, 3:00 p.m.; 101 Heaven’s Gate Road, Suite F, Deland, FL 32720
      • Hearing Meeting: 101 Heaven’s Gate Road, Suite F, Deland, FL 32720
• Department of Citrus
  • Departmental
    • The Council will meet to hear reports on mechanical harvesting, robotics and CMNP registration, and to discuss any other matters which might relate to this council.; Tuesday, October 6, 2009, 10:00 a.m.; Florida Department of Citrus, 1115 East ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Florida Department of Citrus, 1115 East Memorial Blvd., Lakeland, Florida 33801
• Water Management Districts
  • South Florida Water Management District
    • Continuation of public hearing regarding amendments to year-round landscape irrigation conservation measures in Rules 40E-2.051, 40E-2.061, 40E-2.091, 40E-2.331, 40E-24.011, 40E-24.101, 40E-24.201, 40E-24.301, 40E-24.401, 40E-24.501, 40E-20.091 and ...
      • Hearing Meeting: South Florida Water Management District, Building B1 Headquarters, Auditorium, 3301 Gun Club Road, West Palm Beach, Florida
• 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.; September 29, 2009, 9:00 a.m.; Department of Business and Professional Regulation, Office of the General Counsel, 1940 N. Monroe Street, Suite ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Department of Business and Professional Regulation, Office of the General Counsel, 1940 N. Monroe Street, Suite 42, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-2202, (850)488-0062
• Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
  • Division of Marketing and Development
    • The purpose of this meeting is to conduct general business of the Florida Alligator Marketing and Education Committee, and to discuss marketing and education initiatives for the current and next fiscal year.; Tuesday, October 6, 2009, 10:00 a.m.; ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Florida Fruit and Vegetable Association Building, 500 N. W. 3rd Street, Winter Haven, FL 33881, (863)291-5820
• Department of Elder Affairs
  • Division of Volunteer and Community Services
    • Panel discussion on life-long learning opportunities for seniors.; Thursday, October 8, 2009, 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 Noon (EDT); Central Florida Community College Ocala Campus, 3001 Southwest College Road, Ocala, Florida 34474
      • Hearing Meeting: Central Florida Community College Ocala Campus, 3001 Southwest College Road, Ocala, Florida 34474
    • Panelist to discuss Home Repair Fraud and Minor Home Repairs.; Wednesday, October 14, 2009, 9:30 a.m. – 12:00 Noon (EDT); Tampa Lighthouse for the Blind, 1106 West Platt Street, Tampa, Florida 33606
      • Hearing Meeting: Tampa Lighthouse for the Blind, 1106 West Platt Street, Tampa, Florida 33606
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Florida Mobile Home Relocation Corporation
    • Official business of the Florida Mobile Home Relocation Corporation. Review of mobile home owner applications for compensation for relocation and/or abandonment due to change in land use, and such other business as may come before the board. A ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Shady Lane Oaks, 15777 Bolesta Road, Clearwater, FL
• Executive Office of the Governor
  • Departmental
    • Suicide Prevention Coordinating Council.; Wednesday, September 30, 2009, 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.; Capitol Building, Room 2103, Tallahassee, FL
      • Hearing Meeting: Capitol Building, Room 2103, Tallahassee, FL
• Department of Health
  • Board of Occupational Therapy
    • Probable Cause Panel Meeting and General Business Meeting.; November 2, 2009, 8:00 a.m. or soon thereafter; NEW LOCATION: Capital Circle Office Center, 4052 Bald Cypress Way, Room 301, Tallahassee, FL 32399
      • Hearing Meeting: NEW LOCATION: Capital Circle Office Center, 4052 Bald Cypress Way, Room 301, Tallahassee, FL 32399
• Department of Community Affairs
  • Division of Housing and Community Development
    • Discussion regarding equivalency between the newest version of E1300-09a and referenced version in standard, E1300-04e01 and adopted by the Florida Building Code.; October 5, 2009, 10:00 a.m. – Until Completion; Meeting to be conducted using ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Meeting to be conducted using Communications Media Technology, specifically Conference Call: 1(888)808-6959, Code: 1967168. Public point of access: Room 210L, 2555 Shumard Oak Boulevard, Tallahassee, Florida
• Department of Financial Services
  • Division of State Fire Marshal
    • Quarterly meeting of the Florida Fire Safety Board.; Wednesday, October 28, 2009, 9:00 a.m.; Department of Environmental Protection, 13051 North Telecom Parkway, Temple Terrace, Florida 33637-0926
      • Hearing Meeting: Department of Environmental Protection, 13051 North Telecom Parkway, Temple Terrace, Florida 33637-0926
• Department of Health
  • Board of Nursing
    • The purpose of the hearing is to discuss Rule 64B9-2.016, F.A.C. Notice of the rule development for Rule 64B9-2.016, F.A.C. was originally published in Vol. 35, No. 31, of the August 7, 2009, Florida Administrative Weekly.; Friday, October 9, 2009, ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Radisson Worldgate Resort, 3011 Maingate Lane, Kissimmee, FL 34747
    • The purpose of the hearing is to address whether Rule 64B9-8.005, F.A.C. is necessary. Notice of the above-referenced proposed rule was originally published in Vol. 35, No. 25, of the July 2, 2009, Florida Administrative Weekly.; Friday, October 9, ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Radisson Worldgate Resort, 3011 Maingate Lane, Kissimmee, FL 34747
• Department of Financial Services
  • OIR – Insurance Regulation
    • This is the Final Public Hearing on the adoption of proposed amendments to Rule 69O-137.001, Florida Administrative Code, published on August 14, 2009 in Vol. 35, No. 32, of the Florida Administrative Weekly.; October 13, 2009, during a regular ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Cabinet Meeting Room, Lower Level, The Capitol, Tallahassee, Florida
• Water Management Districts
  • South Florida Water Management District
    • Discussion of the revised alternatives analysis results and the costing of the preferred alternatives.; Water Resource Study to Address Surface Water in St. Lucie and Indian River Counties, October 9, 2009, 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.; University of ...
      • Hearing Meeting: University of Florida, IFAS Center, 2199 South Rock Road, Room 100, Ft. Pierce, FL 34945
• Department of Financial Services
  • OIR – Insurance Regulation
    • This is the Final Public Hearing on the adoption of proposed amendments to Rule 69O-138.001, Florida Administrative Code, published on August 14, 2009 in Vol. 35, No. 32, of the Florida Administrative Weekly.; October 13, 2009, during a regular ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Cabinet Meeting Room, Lower Level, The Capitol, Tallahassee, Florida
• Regional Planning Councils
  • Tampa Bay Regional Planning Council
    • To conduct the regular business of the Tampa Bay Regional Planning Council.; Monday, November 9, 9009, 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, November 9, 2009, 11:30 a.m.; 4000 Gateway Centre Blvd., #100, Pinellas Park, FL
      • Hearing Meeting: 4000 Gateway Centre Blvd., #100, Pinellas Park, FL
    • To conduct the regular business of the Agency on Bay Management.; Thursday, November 12, 2009, 9:00 a.m.; 4000 Gateway Centre Blvd., Pinellas Park, FL 33782
      • Hearing Meeting: 4000 Gateway Centre Blvd., Pinellas Park, FL 33782
    • To conduct the regular business of the Clearinghouse Review Committee.; Monday, November 23, 2009, 9:30 a.m.; 4000 Gateway Centre Blvd., #100, Pinellas Park, FL 33782
      • Hearing Meeting: 4000 Gateway Centre Blvd., #100, Pinellas Park, FL 33782
• Department of Environmental Protection
  • Departmental
    • All Nonmetallic Mineral Processing Plants (NMMP) and affected Asphalt Plants operating in Citrus, Desoto, Hardee, Hernando, Manatee, Marion, Pasco, Pinellas and Polk counties are invited to a workshop hosted by the SWD Air Resource Management staff. ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Florida Department of Environmental Protection, Southwest District Office, 13051 North Telecom Parkway, Temple Terrace, Florida
• Regional Planning Councils
  • Tampa Bay Regional Planning Council
    • To discuss and implement provisions of the Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act (EPCRA) pertaining to facilities with hazardous materials within the Florida LEPC District VIII. A copy of the agenda may be obtained by contacting: John Meyer, LEPC ...
      • Hearing Meeting: 4000 Gateway Centre Blvd., #100, Pinellas Park, FL 33782
• Department of State
  • Division of Historical Resources
    • General Business Meeting.; Friday, October 9, 2009, 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.; R. A. Gray Building, 1st Floor, 500 S. Bronough St., Tallahassee, FL 32399
      • Hearing Meeting: R. A. Gray Building, 1st Floor, 500 S. Bronough St., Tallahassee, FL 32399
• Department of Children and Families
  • Departmental
    • The Department is asking the community to give constructive feedback and voice their opinions on Substance Abuse and Mental Health issues. This will help the Department determine how to better address issues and concerns in shaping the future ...
      • Hearing Meeting: MONROE COUNTY: Marathon Government Center Conference Room, 2798 Overseas Highway (Route US 1), Marathon, FL 33050
• Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
  • Departmental
    • Old and New Business.; October 6, 2009, 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.; Florida State Fairgrounds, Tampa, FL
      • Hearing Meeting: Florida State Fairgrounds, Tampa, FL
    • Old and New Business.; October 6, 2009, 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 Noon; Florida State Fairgrounds, Tampa, FL
      • Hearing Meeting: Florida State Fairgrounds, Tampa, FL
    • Old and New Business.; October 6, 2009, 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.; Florida State Fairgrounds, Tampa, FL
      • Hearing Meeting: Florida State Fairgrounds, Tampa, FL
    • Old and New Business.; October 6, 2009, 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.; Florida State Fairgrounds, Tampa, FL
      • Hearing Meeting: Florida State Fairgrounds, Tampa, FL
    • Old and New Business.; October 6, 2009, 12:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.; Florida State Fairgrounds, Tampa, FL
      • Hearing Meeting: Florida State Fairgrounds, Tampa, FL
    • Old and New Business.; October 6, 2009, 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.; Florida State Fairgrounds, Tampa, FL
      • Hearing Meeting: Florida State Fairgrounds, Tampa, FL
• Department of Elder Affairs
  • Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program
    • Southwest District Long-Term Care Ombudsman Council business.; October 6, 2009, 11:15 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. (EST); Temple Shalom, 23190 Utica Avenue, Port Charlotte, FL 33949
      • Hearing Meeting: Temple Shalom, 23190 Utica Avenue, Port Charlotte, FL 33949
• Department of Health
  • Board of Clinical Laboratory Personnel
    • General business.; Friday, October 16, 2009, 2:00 p.m.; Department of Health, 4052 Bald Cypress Way, Bin #C07, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-3257
      • Hearing Meeting: Department of Health, 4052 Bald Cypress Way, Bin #C07, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-3257
• Department of Elder Affairs
  • Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program
    • Pasco and North Pinellas District Long-Term Care Ombudsman Council business.; October 8, 2009, 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 Noon (EST); St. Anne Byzantine Catholic Church, 7120 Massachusetts Avenue, New Port Richey, FL 34653
      • Hearing Meeting: St. Anne Byzantine Catholic Church, 7120 Massachusetts Avenue, New Port Richey, FL 34653
    • East Central District Long-Term Care Ombudsman Council business.; October 8, 2009, 12:00 Noon – 1:45 p.m. (EST); Mayor William Beardall Senior Center, 800 South Delaney Avenue, Orlando, FL 32801
      • Hearing Meeting: Mayor William Beardall Senior Center, 800 South Delaney Avenue, Orlando, FL 32801
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Board of Professional Geologists
    • Application Review and general board business.; Thursday, October 22, 2009, 9:00 a.m.; Department of Business and Professional Regulation, Division of Professions’ Board Room, 1940 North Monroe Street, Tallahassee, FL 32399
      • Hearing Meeting: Department of Business and Professional Regulation, Division of Professions’ Board Room, 1940 North Monroe Street, Tallahassee, FL 32399
• Department of Elder Affairs
  • Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program
    • North Dade District Long-Term Care Ombudsman Council business.; October 8, 2009, 10:30 a.m. – 11:45 a.m. (EST); North Miami Beach Public Library, 1601 N. E. 164th Street, North, North Miami Beach, FL 33162
      • Hearing Meeting: North Miami Beach Public Library, 1601 N. E. 164th Street, North, North Miami Beach, FL 33162
• Public Service Commission
  • Departmental
    • The purpose of this hearing shall be to receive testimony and exhibits relative to issues and subjects, including but not limited to, the following: 1. Determination of the Projected Levelized Fuel Adjustment Factors for all investor-owned electric ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Room 148, The Betty Easley Conference Center, 4075 Esplanade Way, Tallahassee, Florida
• Department of Elder Affairs
  • Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program
    • South Central District Long-Term Care Ombudsman Council business.; October 8, 2009, 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 Noon (EST); Rath Senior CoNEXTions and Education Center, 1350 E. Main Street, Ste. 200, Bartow, FL 33830
      • Hearing Meeting: Rath Senior CoNEXTions and Education Center, 1350 E. Main Street, Ste. 200, Bartow, FL 33830
• Public Service Commission
  • Departmental
    • To consider (1) the simplification of the issues; (2) the identification of the positions of the parties on the issues; (3) the possibility of obtaining admissions of fact and of documents which will avoid unnecessary proof; (4) the identification ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Room 148, The Betty Easley Conference Center, 4075 Esplanade Way, Tallahassee, Florida
• Department of Elder Affairs
  • Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program
    • West Central District Long-Term Care Ombudsman Council business.; October 9, 2009, 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. (EST); First Presbyterian Church of Brandon, 121 Carver Avenue, Room D, Brandon, FL 33510
      • Hearing Meeting: First Presbyterian Church of Brandon, 121 Carver Avenue, Room D, Brandon, FL 33510
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Board of Architecture and Interior Design
    • Contact: 1(888)808-6959, Conference Code: 4879597, to participate in the Telephone Conference Call.; October 8, 2009, 2:00 p.m. (Eastern Time); Telephone Conference Call
      • Hearing Meeting: Telephone Conference Call
• Department of Environmental Protection
  • Departmental
    • This is a public workshop on a new Chapter 62-306, F.A.C., regarding water quality credit trading. The public workshop will address a pilot water quality trading program for the Lower St. Johns River Basin. The rule will establish the procedures for ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Florida Department of Environmental Protection, Northeast District Office, Conference Room A, 7825 Baymeadows Way, Suite B200, Jacksonville, Florida
• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • Florida Local Government Finance Commission
    • The meeting of the Commission will be for the purposes of reviewing the statewide pooled commercial paper loan program for Florida governmental entities. The Commission is an unincorporated, nonprofit association whose members are comprised of ...
      • Hearing Meeting: 2502 Rocky Point Drive, Suite 1060, Tampa, Florida 33607
    • You are hereby notified that on the 9th day of October, 2009, at 9:00 a.m. (or as soon thereafter as the same may be heard), a public hearing (the “Hearing”) will be held at the offices of Nabors, Giblin & Nickerson, P.A., 2502 Rocky Point Drive, ...
      • Hearing Meeting: 2502 Rocky Point Drive, Suite 1060, Tampa, Florida 33607
• Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
  • Division of Aquaculture
    • To discuss issues affecting the Florida clam industry.; Wednesday, October 14, 2009, 10:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.; Cedar Key Community Center, 809 6th Street, Cedar Key, FL 32625
      • Hearing Meeting: Cedar Key Community Center, 809 6th Street, Cedar Key, FL 32625
• Florida Housing Finance Corporation
  • Departmental
    • To receive comments and suggestions from Public Housing Authorities and other interested parties related to the strategy and methodology to be used regarding the appropriation of $1,000,000 from the Local Government Housing Trust Fund for a Public ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Conference Call: 1(888)808-6959, Conference Code: #1374197
• Public Service Commission
  • Departmental
    • Docket No.: 090349-WS – Application for limited proceeding rate increase in Polk County by Cypress Lake Utilities, Inc. The purpose of this customer meeting is to give customers and other interested persons an opportunity to offer comments regarding ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Cypress Lakes Clubhouse, 1000 US Hwy. 98 North, North Lakeland, FL 33809
• Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
  • Division of Consumer Services
    • Application Review and General Board Business.; October 13, 2009, 1:00 p.m., Probable Cause Panel (Although this meeting is open to the public, portions may be closed consistent with law.); October 14, 2009, 8:30 a.m., Committee Meetings and General ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Department of Business and Professional Regulation, Professions Board Room, 1940 North Monroe Street, Tallahassee, FL 32399
• Florida Housing Finance Corporation
  • Departmental
    • The Review Committee Meeting will be to evaluate, score and rank the proposals submitted in response to Florida Housing Finance Corporation’s Request for Proposals #2009-05 for Real Estate Brokerage Services. This meeting was originally scheduled ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Rick Seltzer Conference Room, Suite 6000, Florida Housing Finance Corporation, 227 North Bronough Street, Tallahassee, Florida
• Public Service Commission
  • Departmental
    • : To take final action in Docket No. 090425-GU. Any person requiring some accommodation at this hearing because of a physical impairment should call: Division of the Commission Clerk and Administrative Services, (850)413-6770 at least 48 hours ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Commission Hearing Room 148, Betty Easley Conference Center, 4075 Esplanade Way, Tallahassee, Florida 32301
• Department of Elder Affairs
  • Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program
    • Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program, Advocacy Committee business.; October 8, 2009, 9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. (EST); Conference Call: 1(888)808-6959, Conference Code: 9382152028
      • Hearing Meeting: Conference Call: 1(888)808-6959, Conference Code: 9382152028
• Department of Community Affairs
  • Division of Housing and Community Development
    • Consideration and recommendation of Declaratory Statements and other business for the Commission.; October 5, 2009, 1:30 p.m. – Until Completion The Electrical Technical Advisory Committee; Meeting to be conducted using Communications Media ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Meeting to be conducted using Communications Media Technology, specifically Conference Call: 1(888)808-6959, Code: 1967168. Public point of access: Room 210L, 2555 Shumard Oak Boulevard, Tallahassee, Florida
• Public Service Commission
  • Departmental
    • To take final action in Docket No. 090439-EI. Any person requiring some accommodation at this hearing because of a physical impairment should call: Division of the Commission Clerk and Administrative Services, (850)413-6770 at least 48 hours prior ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Commission Hearing Room 148, Betty Easley Conference Center, 4075 Esplanade Way, Tallahassee, Florida 32301
• Department of Community Affairs
  • Division of Housing and Community Development
    • Consideration and recommendation of Declaratory Statement and other business for the Commission.; October 5, 2009, 3:00 p.m. – Until Completion The Code Administration Technical Advisory Committee; Meeting to be conducted using Communications Media ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Meeting to be conducted using Communications Media Technology, specifically Conference Call: 1(888)808-6959, Code: 1967168. Public point of access: Room 210L, 2555 Shumard Oak Boulevard, Tallahassee, Florida
    • Consideration and recommendation of Declaratory Statement, report on equivalence of the 2009 Supplement to the 2007 Florida Energy Code with ASHRAE 90.1 – 2004, and other business for the Commission.; October 5, 2009, 1:30 p.m. – Until Completion ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Meeting to be conducted using Communications Media Technology, specifically Conference Call: 1(888)808-6959, Code: 1967168. Public point of access: Room 210L, 2555 Shumard Oak Boulevard, Tallahassee, Florida
    • Consider and decide on approval of products and product approval entities, provide comments to the workshop on the proposed revision on Rule 9B-72.130, F.A.C., receive the Structural TAC recommendation for equivalency of standards and request ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Meeting to be conducted using Communications Media Technology, specifically Conference Call: 1(888)808-6959, Code: 1967168. Public point of access: Room 210L, 2555 Shumard Oak Boulevard, Tallahassee, Florida
• Regional Planning Councils
  • Central Florida Regional Planning Council
    • A meeting of the Transportation and Land Use Task Force of the Heartland 2060 Regional Visioning effort.; October 21, 2009, 9:30 a.m.; Sebring Civic Center, 355 West Center Avenue, Sebring, FL 33870
      • Hearing Meeting: Sebring Civic Center, 355 West Center Avenue, Sebring, FL 33870
• Executive Office of the Governor
  • Departmental
    • General Foundation Board business.; Monday through Friday, October 5-6, 2009, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.; October 7, 2009, 8:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.; October 8-9, 2009, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.; Please contact Frances Rhodes at (850)410-0696 for call in number ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Please contact Frances Rhodes at (850)410-0696 for call in number and pass code
• Regional Planning Councils
  • Central Florida Regional Planning Council
    • A meeting of the Community Resources Task Force of the Heartland 2060 Regional Visioning effort.; October 7, 2009, 9:30 a.m.; Sebring Civic Center, 355 West Center Avenue, Sebring, FL 33870
      • Hearing Meeting: Sebring Civic Center, 355 West Center Avenue, Sebring, FL 33870
    • A meeting of the Transportation and Land Use Task Force of the Heartland 2060 Regional Visioning effort.; October 21, 2009, 9:30 a.m.; Sebring Civic Center, 355 West Center Avenue, Sebring, FL 33870
      • Hearing Meeting: Sebring Civic Center, 355 West Center Avenue, Sebring, FL 33870
• Water Management Districts
  • Suwannee River Water Management District
    • Monthly Board of Directors meeting to discuss the development of equestrian facilities on Suwannee River Water Management District properties.; October 1, 2009, 7:00 p.m.; R. O. Ranch Morgan Fieldstation Office, Cooks Hammock, Florida
      • Hearing Meeting: R. O. Ranch Morgan Fieldstation Office, Cooks Hammock, Florida
• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • Citizens Property Insurance Corporation
    • Items of discussion include, but are not limited to, key projects, Proposal for Data Center Strategy and an update on the Core Systems Strategic Project.; Friday, October 9, 2009, 10:00 a.m. (EDT); 1(866)765-5861
      • Hearing Meeting: 1(866)765-5861
• Public Service Commission
  • Departmental
    • Docket No.: 090125-GU – Petition for increase in rates by Florida Division of Chesapeake Utilities Corporation. GENERAL SUBJECT MATTER TO BE CONSIDERED: The purpose of these customer meetings is to give customers and other interested persons an ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Plantation Inn Golf Resort & Spa, 9301 W. Fort Island Trail, Crystal River, FL 34429
• Water Management Districts
  • South Florida Water Management District
    • A Public Meeting of the Water Resources Advisory Commission (WRAC) regarding water resources protection, water supply and flood protection issues. The public is advised that it is possible that one or more members of the Governing Board of the South ...
      • Hearing Meeting: SFWMD, Building B-1, Auditorium, 3301 Gun Club Road, West Palm Beach, FL 33406
• Public Service Commission
  • Departmental
    • To consider (1) the simplification of the issues; (2) the identification of the positions of the parties on the issues; (3) the possibility of obtaining admissions of fact and of documents which will avoid unnecessary proof; (4) the identification ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Betty Easley Conference Center, Joseph P. Cresse Hearing Room 148, 4075 Esplanade Way, Tallahassee, Florida
• Department of Transportation
  • Departmental
    • Subcommittee on Authorities’ Oversight – Jacksonville Transportation Authority Performance Measures.; October 20, 2009, 2:00 p.m. (EST) – Until Conclusion of Business; Florida Department of Transportation, 605 Suwannee Street, MS #9, Room 176, ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Florida Department of Transportation, 605 Suwannee Street, MS #9, Room 176, Tallahassee, Florida
• Public Service Commission
  • Departmental
    • To permit parties to present testimony and exhibits relative to the joint petition for show cause proceedings against Verizon Florida LLC for apparent violation of Rule 25-4.070, F.A.C., Customer Trouble Reports, and impose fines, by the Office of ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Betty Easley Conference Center, Joseph P. Cresse Hearing Room 148, 4075 Esplanade Way, Tallahassee, Florida
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • 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
• Regional Planning Councils
  • South Florida Regional Planning Council
    • Development of Regional Impact Assessment for Lauderhill City Center – City of Lauderhill; Any Development Order received prior to the meeting. Any proposed Local Government Comprehensive Plan received prior to the meeting. Any adopted Local ...
      • Hearing Meeting: South Florida Regional Planning Council, 3440 Hollywood Boulevard, Suite 140, Hollywood, FL 33021
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Florida Real Estate Commission
    • Official business of Commission – among topics included, but not limited to, are proposed legislation affecting Chapter 475, Part I, F.S., rule development workshops, Florida Administrative Code 61J2 rule amendments, budget discussions, escrow ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Division of Real Estate, Conference Room N901, North Tower, 400 West Robinson Street, Orlando, Florida 32801
• Public Service Commission
  • Departmental
    • To consider and make a decision regarding the nuclear cost recovery clause. LEGAL AUTHORITY AND JURISDICTION: Chapters 120, 350 and 367, F.S.; Friday, October 16, 2009, 9:30 a.m. Docket No.: 090009-EI; Betty Easley Conference Center, Joseph P. ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Betty Easley Conference Center, Joseph P. Cresse Hearing Room 148, 4075 Esplanade Way, Tallahassee, Florida
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Departmental
    • To gather information and receive input regarding grandfathering, criminal history background checks and examinations.; Tuesday, October 13, 2009, 9:00 a.m.; University of Florida (UF/IFAS), Orange County Extension Education Center, 6021 South ...
      • Hearing Meeting: University of Florida (UF/IFAS), Orange County Extension Education Center, 6021 South Conway Road, Orlando, FL 32812-3604
    • To gather information and receive input regarding grandfathering, criminal history background checks and examinations.; Wednesday, October 14, 2009, 9:00 a.m.; Margate Commission Chambers, Margate City Hall Complex, 5790 Margate Blvd., Margate, FL ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Margate Commission Chambers, Margate City Hall Complex, 5790 Margate Blvd., Margate, FL 33063
    • To gather information and receive input regarding grandfathering, criminal history background check and examinations.; Tuesday, October 13, 2009, 1:30 p.m.; University of Florida (UF/IFAS), Orange County Extension Education Center, 6021 South Conway ...
      • Hearing Meeting: University of Florida (UF/IFAS), Orange County Extension Education Center, 6021 South Conway Road, Orlando, FL 32812-3604
    • To gather and receive input regarding grandfathering, criminal history background checks and examinations.; Wednesday, October 14, 2009, 1:30 p.m.; Margate Commission Chambers, Margate City Hall Complex, 5790 Margate Blvd., Margate, FL 33063
      • Hearing Meeting: Margate Commission Chambers, Margate City Hall Complex, 5790 Margate Blvd., Margate, FL 33063
  • Board of Pilot Commissioners
    • Deputy Pilot Advancement Committee.; October 5, 2009, 10:00 a.m.; Conference Call: 1(888)808.6959, Conference Code: 4878197#
      • Hearing Meeting: Conference Call: 1(888)808.6959, Conference Code: 4878197#
• Department of Health
  • Board of Pharmacy
    • A meeting of the Board of Pharmacy to discuss the language for Rule 64B16-28.301, F.A.C.; Tuesday, October 13, 2009, 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. or as soon thereafter as can be heard; Residence Inn Marriott, 600 W. Gaines Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32304
      • Hearing Meeting: Residence Inn Marriott, 600 W. Gaines Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32304
    • The Negative Drug Formulary Committee Reports, Board Reports, and Board member computer training.; October 13, 2009, 2:15 p.m.; Residence Inn, Tallahassee Universities at the Capitol, 600 W. Gaines Street, Tallahassee, FL 32304, (850)329-9080
      • Hearing Meeting: Residence Inn, Tallahassee Universities at the Capitol, 600 W. Gaines Street, Tallahassee, FL 32304, (850)329-9080
    • The Committee will approve minutes from previous meeting, review various rules in progress under Rules 64B16-26, 64B16-28 and 64B16-29, F.A.C., and General Committee business.; October 13, 2009, 9:00 a.m.; Residence Inn, Tallahassee Universities at ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Residence Inn, Tallahassee Universities at the Capitol, 600 W. Gaines Street, Tallahassee, FL 32304, (850)329-9080
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • State Boxing Commission
    • To conduct general business.; November 13, 2009, 10:00 a.m.; Spring Hill Suites Tampa Westshore Airport, 4835 W. Cypress Street, Tampa, Florida 33607, Conference Call: 1(888)808-6959, Conference Code: 4137430#
      • Hearing Meeting: Spring Hill Suites Tampa Westshore Airport, 4835 W. Cypress Street, Tampa, Florida 33607, Conference Call: 1(888)808-6959, Conference Code: 4137430#
• Department of Health
  • Board of Nursing Home Administrators
    • General board business.; Friday, October 23, 2009, 8:30 a.m., may also be held by telephone conference call if necessary; The Renaissance, 1617 S. E. 17th Street, Ft. Lauderdale, Florida 33316
      • Hearing Meeting: The Renaissance, 1617 S. E. 17th Street, Ft. Lauderdale, Florida 33316
• Department of Education
  • Division of Florida Colleges
    • College operational matters.; October 6, 2009, 12:00 Noon – 2:00 p.m. STRATEGIC CONVERSATION: PLACE: North Campus, Room E-121, 4501 Capper Road, Jacksonville, Florida 32218 GENERAL SUBJECT MATTER TO BE CONSIDERED: Joint meeting with Florida State ...
      • Hearing Meeting: North Campus, Room E-225, 4501 Capper Road, Jacksonville, Florida 32218
• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • Florida Workers' Compensation Joint Underwriting Association, Inc
    • Agenda items will include the Agency Producer Agreement and agency revocation/suspension rules.; October 5, 2009, 9:00 a.m.; To participate in the teleconference meeting, please contact Kathy Coyne at (941)378-7408
      • Hearing Meeting: To participate in the teleconference meeting, please contact Kathy Coyne at (941)378-7408
• Water Management Districts
  • St. Johns River Water Management District
    • Informational workshop update on Preparation of 2010 District Water Supply Plan. NOTE: One or more Governing Board members may attend and participate in the meeting by means of communications media technology.; Tuesday, October 13, 2009, following ...
      • Hearing Meeting: District Headquarters, Governing Board Room, Executive Building, 4049 Reid Street (Hwy. 100 West), Palatka, FL 32177
• Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission
  • Freshwater Fish and Wildlife
    • Recently, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) developed a proposal to establish a Quail Enhancement Area (QEA) on a portion of Blackwater Wildlife Management Area in Okaloosa and Santa Rosa counties. Harvest recommendations ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Blackwater River State Forest, Bear Lake Recreation Area, and 2914 Bear Lake Road, Milton, Florida
• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • Florida Workers' Compensation Joint Underwriting Association, Inc
    • The agenda item will relate to employee benefits, specifically severance.; October 9, 2009, 11:30 a.m.; To participate in the teleconference meeting, please contact Kathy Coyne at (941)378-7408
      • Hearing Meeting: To participate in the teleconference meeting, please contact Kathy Coyne at (941)378-7408
    • Agenda items may include review of rates, rating plans & policy forms and associated matters to include application forms; Operations Manual; and forms associated with the agency authorization process.; October 21, 2009, 10:00 a.m.; To participate ...
      • Hearing Meeting: To participate in the teleconference meeting, please contact Kathy Coyne at (941)378-7408.
• Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
  • Division of Consumer Services
    • The Florida Consumers’ Council will be meeting to discuss: proposed legislation for the 2010 Florida session addressing issues of interest to consumers; and issues to advise and assist the department.; Friday, October 16, 2009, 10:00 a.m.; 2005 ...
      • Hearing Meeting: 2005 Apalachee Parkway, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-6500
• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • Florida Workers' Compensation Joint Underwriting Association, Inc
    • Agenda topics may include approval of minutes; legislative update; Bylaws; and committee reports on: Agency Producer Agreement; revocation/suspension rules; review of rates, rating plans and policy forms and associated matters to include application ...
      • Hearing Meeting: To participate in the teleconference meeting, please contact Kathy Coyne at (941)378-7408
• Water Management Districts
  • Southwest Florida Water Management District
    • The Executive Director, or his designee, will conduct a public meeting to receive public comment on pending applications for individual water use permits and individual environmental resource permits. Permit No./Project Name 43008387.054 HCAA – ...
      • Hearing Meeting: District Headquarters, 2379 Broad Street, Brooksville, FL 34604
• Department of Health
  • Council of Licensed Midwifery
    • General business of the Council.; Friday, October 2, 2009, 9:00 a.m. or soon thereafter; Conference Call: 1(888)808-6959, Conference Code: 2454594
      • Hearing Meeting: Conference Call: 1(888)808-6959, Conference Code: 2454594
• Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
  • Division of Aquaculture
    • To discuss issues affecting the growth of aquaculture in Florida.; Monday, October 19, 2009, 10:30 a.m.; Division of Aquaculture Conference Room, 1203 Governor’s Square Boulevard, Fifth Floor, Tallahassee, FL 32301 or access through telephone ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Division of Aquaculture Conference Room, 1203 Governor’s Square Boulevard, Fifth Floor, Tallahassee, FL 32301 or access through telephone conference number 1(888)808-6959 and enter Conference Code 4884033
• Water Management Districts
  • Suwannee River Water Management District
    • Board Meeting – to consider District business, and conduct public hearings on regulatory and land acquisition matters. Proposed rule amendments to Chapter 40B-2, F.A.C., as noticed in Florida Administrative Weekly on August 21, 2009, and a request ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Bradford Board of County Commissioner’s Room, Bradford County Courthouse, North Wing, 945 North Temple Avenue, Starke, Florida 32091
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Barbers' Board
    • General Business Meeting.; October 9, 2009, 10:00 a.m. (EST); Conference Call: 1(888)808-6959, Conference Code: 4878197#
      • Hearing Meeting: Conference Call: 1(888)808-6959, Conference Code: 4878197#
• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • Broward Soil and Water Conservation District
    • To conduct the business of the District Board.; October 7, 2009, 5:00 p.m.; 6191 Orange Drive, Suite 6181-P, Davie, FL 33314
      • Hearing Meeting: 6191 Orange Drive, Suite 6181-P, Davie, FL 33314
• Executive Office of the Governor
  • Departmental
    • Regular scheduled meeting of the Governor and Cabinet to act on all executive branch matters provided by law and to act on any agendas submitted for their consideration. The Governor and Cabinet will proceed through each agenda, item by item. The ...
      • Hearing Meeting: Cabinet Meeting Room, Lower Level, The Capitol, Tallahassee, Florida

7. Notices of Petitions and Dispositions Regarding Declaratory Stat

• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Division of Florida Condominiums, Timeshares and Mobile Homes
    • Donald Eckstein, Petitioner/Unit Owner, In Re: Huntington Lakes Five Condominium Association, Inc.; The division declined to issue a declaratory statement because no reference was made to a statute, rule or order to which a statement could be ...
• Department of Health
  • Board of Clinical Laboratory Personnel
    • Linda Valdes on behalf of Florida Hospital Laboratory.; The petition seeks the Board’s interpretation of subsection 64B3-2.003(19), F.A.C., asking if laboratory assistants can create a slide for cytology procedures or FNA’s at the patient’s bedside.
    • Lucinda Olivio on behalf of Florida Blood Services, Inc.; The petition seeks the Board’s interpretation of Rule 64B3-10.005, F.A.C., concerning the type of license that a Medical Technologist must have in order to perform the tests listed in the ...

8. Notices Regarding Bids, Proposals and Purchasing

• Regional Planning Councils
  • Southwest Florida Regional Planning Council
    • Regional Planning Councils, Southwest Florida Regional Planning Council
• Department of State
  • Departmental
    • Department of State, Departmental
• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • School Board of Pasco County
    • Other Agencies and Organizations, School Board of Pasco County
  • Hillsborough County Aviation Authority
    • Other Agencies and Organizations, Hillsborough County Aviation Authority
  • Florida Developmental Disabilities Council
    • Other Agencies and Organizations, Florida Developmental Disabilities Council
• Department of Education
  • University of North Florida
    • Department of Education, University of North Florida
• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • Area Agency on Aging for North Florida
    • Other Agencies and Organizations, Area Agency on Aging for North Florida
• Department of Education
  • University of West Florida
    • Department of Education, University of West Florida
    • Department of Education, University of West Florida
  • University of North Florida
    • Department of Education, University of North Florida
• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • Balfour Beatty Construction, LLC
    • Other Agencies and Organizations, Balfour Beatty Construction, LLC

9. Miscellaneous

• Department of Environmental Protection
  • Office of the Secretary
    • Department of Environmental Protection, Office of the Secretary
  • Departmental
    • Department of Environmental Protection, Departmental
• Department of Health
  • Board of Pharmacy
    • Department of Health, Board of Pharmacy
• Department of Environmental Protection
  • Departmental
    • Department of Environmental Protection, Departmental
• Agency for Health Care Administration
  • Certificate of Need
    • Agency for Health Care Administration, Certificate of Need
• Department of Health
  • Board of Nursing
    • Department of Health, Board of Nursing
  • Board of Massage Therapy
    • Department of Health, Board of Massage Therapy
• Department of Community Affairs
  • Departmental
    • Department of Community Affairs, Departmental
• Department of Transportation
  • Departmental
    • Department of Transportation, Departmental
• State Board of Administration
  • Florida Prepaid College Board
    • State Board of Administration, Florida Prepaid College Board
• Water Management Districts
  • South Florida Water Management District
    • Water Management Districts, South Florida Water Management District
• State Board of Administration
  • Florida Prepaid College Board
    • State Board of Administration, Florida Prepaid College Board
• 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 Nursing
    • Department of Health, Board of Nursing
• Department of Financial Services
  • FSC - Financial Institution Regulation
    • Department of Financial Services, FSC - Financial Institution Regulation