• Notices of Development of Proposed Rules and Negotiated Rulemaking (14)
  • Announce workshops to open discussion with the EMS community regarding rule promulgation. Topics for change to include, updating Emergency Medical Technician and Paramedic applications for certification, updating the application process, bulk renewals, and permitting EMS water vehicles.
  • The Board proposes a rule amendment for the consideration of minimum credit as a component for determining financial responsibility and stability.
  • To publish the standard risk rates as required by Section 627.6675(3)(c), F.S.
  • The rule adds Professional Property Insurance Adjuster (PPIA) and Certified Claims Adjuster (CCA) as special designations for curriculum standards as established by the rule in accordance with the new legislation.
  • The Board proposes to review the existing language in this rule to determine whether changes are necessary.
  • The Board proposes the rule promulgation in order to create standards of practice for othotics and pedorthics.
  • The Board proposes the rule promulgation in order to create record-keeping for othotics and pedorthics.
  • The purpose and effect of the proposed amendment for 64B15-6.003 and 64B15-6.0035, F.A.C., are to conform the requirements for continuing medical education for initial licensure and licensure renewal to the recent amendments to Sections 456.013 and 456.033, F.S.
  • The purpose and effect for Rules 64B15-7.003 and 64B15-7.0013, F.A.C., are to conform the requirements for continuing medical education for initial licensure and licensure renewal to the recent amendments to Sections 456.013 and 456.033, F.S.
  • The purpose of the rule development is to update these sections of Chapter 40B-4, Florida Administrative Code, based on the regulatory experience of the District since the inception of environmental resources permitting. The effect of the proposed rule amendments will be to provide for more efficient and effective regulation of works of the district activities that are subject to regulation and to provide for better comprehension of the subject rules.
  • The purpose of the rule development is to review current practices and requirements for district instructional personnel assessment systems to determine amendments to be proposed that take account of applicable performance-based pay regimes. The effect of the amendment will be the development of district-based assessment systems that fulfill current requirements for assessment and performance-based pay.
  • The purpose and effect of the proposed rule amendment is to prohibit unauthorized possession of ammunition by employees on Department of Corrections property, or at any other place while on duty.
  • The purpose and effect of the proposed rule is to prohibit the introduction of ammunition into or upon the grounds of an institution.
  • To update the rule.

• Proposed Rules (14)
  • 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 pharmaceuticals. The new rule does not require generators to manage hazardous waste pharmaceuticals as universal waste, and does not require reverse distributors to become handlers of hazardous waste pharmaceuticals. The new rule does not impose any new regulatory requirements. It merely allows a less stringent management option for persons who generate hazardous waste pharmaceuticals and for reverse distributors who choose to accept hazardous waste pharmaceuticals. This proposed rule replaces the version published on September 15, 2006, which is hereby withdrawn.
  • The rule establishes the standards and requirements for the implementation, operation and administration of the Intensive Residential Treatment (IRT) program for youth less than 13 years of age.
  • The purpose of the proposed rule amendments is to delete the physical plant standards, including fire safety standards, in Rules 58A-2.0236, Residential Units, and 58A-2.025, Physical Plant Requirements (Inpatient Facility and Unit), F.A.C., which are incorporated under the Florida Building Code, 2004 Edition, 2006 Supplements, Section 437; to incorporate changes in Section 400.610(1)(b)1., F.S., in accordance with Chapter No. 2006-71, Section 24, Laws of Florida, regarding the hospice’s responsibility to provide the same type and quantity of services to hospice patients in a special needs shelter that were being provided prior to evacuation; and to incorporate changes to the Hospice Comprehensive Emergency Management reporting form, incorporated by reference in the rule.
  • The rule amendments revise the procedure for notifying fiscally constrained counties that they may be responsible for a share of predisposition detention costs. The timing of the annual reconciliation is also amended.
  • The Board proposes to amend language regarding foreign graduates educational credentials.
  • The Board proposes to amend the rule to add a deadline for completion of HIV/AIDS education.
  • The Board proposes to add a new subsection regarding disciplinary guidelines used for a licensee who fails to identify through written notice or orally to a patient, the type of license under which the practitioner is practicing.
  • The Florida Real Estate Appraisal Board is revising Rule 61J1-2.001, F.A.C., to eliminate the wall certificate fee.
  • The Florida Real Estate Appraisal Board is revising Rule 61J1-3.001, F.A.C., to eliminate newly adopted language with respect to fingerprinting because of concerns expressed by J.A.P.C. The fingerprint procedure is within the authority of the Department, not the Board.
  • Purpose and effect is to provide direction concerning engineering standards for the design of aluminum structures.
  • To adopt the new version of the Florida Workers’ Compensation Reimbursement Manual for Hospitals, 2006 Edition, to implement the reimbursement rates authorized by the Three-Member Panel pursuant to Section 440.13(12), F.S., at its meeting on December 14, 2006. In addition, the proposed Rule 69L-7.501 will incorporate by reference versions of the Florida Workers’ Compensation Medical Services Billing, Filing and Reporting Rule, (Rule 69L-7.602, F.A.C.) and the Florida Workers’ Compensation Health Care Provider Reimbursement Manual.
  • The purpose of the rule is to implement the cancer drug donation program authorized by section "1" of Florida Session Law 2006-310. The rule will implement the Florida Cancer Drug Donation statute
  • To adopt the new version of the Florida Workers’ Compensation Reimbursement Manual for Ambulatory Surgical Centers, 2006 Edition, to implement the reimbursement rates authorized by the Three-Member Panel pursuant to Section 440.13(12), F.S., at its meeting on December 14, 2006. In addition, the proposed Rule 69L-7.100 will adopt updated versions of the American Medical Association Current Procedural Terminology, CPT® 2007 Professional Edition, Copyright 2006, the American Medical Association “Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System, Medicare’s National Level II Codes Manual” HCPCS® 2007, Nineteenth Edition, Copyright 2006, and the American Dental Association Current Dental Terminology, CDT® 2007/08, Copyright 2006, and the Florida Workers’ Compensation Health Care Provider Reimbursement Manual, 2006 Edition.
  • The purpose and effect of the proposed rule is to clarify that all food and beverages purchased by visitors shall be purchased and consumed in the visiting area.

• Notices of Changes, Corrections and Withdrawals (11)
  • General Guidelines for Firefighter Employer Comprehensive Safety and Health Programs
  • Seminole and Miccosukee Indian Scholarships, Grants for Teachers for Special Training in Exceptional Student Education, Florida Teacher Scholarship and Forgivable Loan Program, Occupational Therapist or Physical Therapist Tuition Reimbursement Program, Occupational Therapist or Physical Therapist Student Loan Forgiveness Program, Occupational Therapist or Physical Therapist Scholarship Loan Program, Limited Access Competitive Grant
  • Physician Services
  • Forms
  • Application Information
  • Standard for Laws and Rules Course Providers
  • Citations
  • Certificate of Mortgage Release
  • License by Endorsement
  • Fiscally Constrained Counties, Quarterly Reporting, Annual Reconciliation, Dispute Resolution and Collection
  • Scholarship Programs

• Petitions and Dispositions Regarding Rule Variance or Waiver (22)
  • Grove Utilities, Inc.’s petition for waiver of Rule 25-30.033(1)(h), (j), (k), (m), (r), (t), (u), (v), and (w), Florida Administrative Code, filed September 11, 2006, in Docket No. 060601-WS, was approved by the Commission at its November 21, 2006 Agenda Conference. Proposed Agency Action (PAA) Order No. PSC-06-1015-PAA-WS, issued December 11, 2006 memorialized the decision, and was consummated and finalized by Consummating Order No. PSC-07-0014-CO-WS, issued on January 3, 2007. The rules address the preliminary setting of rates and charges in an original certificate application. The petition was approved on the basis that the utility had shown that the purpose of the underlying statute would be achieved by other means and application of the rule would create substantial hardship. Notice of the petition was published in the Florida Administrative Weekly on September 29, 2006, with an amendatory notice being published on October 6, 2006. A copy of the Order can be obtained from either the Division of the Commission Clerk and Administrative Services, 2540 Shumard Oak Boulevard, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0850, (850) 413-6770 or the Commission’s website (http://www.psc.state.fl.us).
  • The Board of Dentistry hereby gives notice that it has issued an Order on the Petition for Variance/Waiver, which was filed on August 10, 2006 on behalf of Patricia A. Hornback, D.M.D. The Notice of Petition for Variance/Waiver was published in Volume 32, No. 34, of the August 25, 2006, Florida Administrative Weekly. The Petitioner sought a Variance/Waiver with regard to the provisions requiring appropriate training under Rule 64B5-14.003, F.A.C., entitled, ATraining, Education, Certification, and Requirements for Issuance of Permits.@ Specifically, the Petitioner requested that the 1 year of advanced training required by Rule 64B5-14.003, F.A.C. be waived for the purpose of Petitioner obtaining a general anesthesia permit under this Rule and that Petitioner’s six month training completed in 1979, being the norm according to rules then, be accepted now for the purpose of obtaining a general anesthesia permit. The Board of Dentistry considered the Petition at its meeting held on September 15, 2006, in Gainesville, Florida. The Board=s Order, filed on October 13, 2006, granted the Petition for waiver of Rule 64B5-14.003, F.A.C., finding that Petitioner does meet the purpose of the underlying statute and has shown that a denial would create a substantial hardship.
  • The Board reviewed the petition filed by Craig Fessler, at its meeting held August 11, 2006, in Tampa, Florida. The Board’s Final Order, filed in this cause on September 11, 2006, finds that the Petitioner’s waiver is granted. The Petitioner is allowed two years in which to pass all parts of the test as specified in Rule 61G4-16.009.
  • Justin Gwin, seeking a variance or waiver of Rule 61H1-28.0052(1)(b), Florida Administrative Code, and the requirement that the candidate must pass all four sections of the CPA examination within a rolling eighteen-month period, which begins on the date that the first test sections(s) passed is taken. Comments on this petition should be filed with the Board of Accountancy within 14 days of publication of this notice.
  • John M. Hunt, seeking a variance or waiver of Rule 61H1-28.0052(4)(b), Florida Administrative Code, and the requirement that a conditioned candidate must pass all four sections of the CPA examination during the transition period. Comments on this petition should be filed with the Board of Accountancy within 14 days of publication of this notice.
  • Waiver of 67-48.010(6)(a), Florida Administrative Code from CEDO Housing Development Corporation (“Petition”). The Petition is seeking a waiver of the requirement which requires financial reporting based on a calendar year.
  • a waiver or variance of Rule 64B5-2.0146(2), F. A. C. with respect to the following licensure requirements: (1) that each applicant for a Florida dental license successfully completes remediation to the level of a graduation senior and (2) provide transcripts from the sponsoring institution so indicating filed by Allan R. Grossman, Esq, on behalf of Eduardo Nicolaievsky.
  • seeking a waiver or variance of Rule 64B5-2.013(2)(d)2., F. A. C. An Amended Petition for Variance or Waiver was filed on December 19, 2006. the Amended Petition seeks a waiver or variance of Rule 64B5-2.013(2)(d)2., F.A.C., with respect to the following licensure requirements: that each applicant that fails to achieve a final grade of 3 or better, as a general average, on the clinical or practical portion because of a failing grade on more than one part of the clinical or practical portion , the applicant shall be required to retake the entire clinical or practical portion,filed by Allen R. Grossman, Esq, on behalf of Kanesha I. Scott, D.D.S.
  • a waiver or variance of Rule 64B5-2.0146(2), F. A. C. with respect to the following licensure requirements: that each applicant for a Florida dental license successfully completes remediation to the level of a graduation senior filed by Edwin A. Bayo, Esq, on behalf of Bilal Shammout, D.D.S.
  • Eugene J. Alphonse, seeking a variance or waiver of Rule 61H1-33.003(1)(a), Florida Administrative Code, and the requirement that in any given reestablishment period, at least 80 hours of continuing education credits must be earned. Mr. Alphonse is also seeking a variance or waiver of Rule 61H1-31.001(9), Florida Administrative Code, which establishes the deadline for submitting the laws and rules examination for licensure renewal. Finally, Mr. Alphonse is seeking a variance or waiver of Rule 61H1-31.001(10), Florida Administrative Code, which establishes the fee for a late submission of the Continuing Professional Education reporting form.
  • renewal of variance on December 26, 2006 the Florida Department of Environmental Protection, Recreation and Parks (FDEP). Pursuant to Section 373.414(17), F.S., FDEP is seeking a variance from Rule 40C-4.302(1)(c), F.A.C., and the associated portions of the Applicant’s Handbook: Management and Storage of Surface Waters, including Sections 10.1.1(c), 12.1.1(d) and 12.2.5(c), with respect to Environmental Resource Permit Application 4-061075850-3, for widening and lengthening the existing boat ramps along with the construction of a floating dock at Sebastian Inlet State Park, in Indian River County. Most of the planned construction is proposed to occur directly in a portion of the Indian River, which is categorized as a Class II water classified by the Department of Agricultural and Consumer Services as conditionally restricted for shellfish harvesting. Comments on this petition should be filed with the District Clerk, St. Johns River Water Management District, 4049 Reid Street, Palatka, Florida 32177-2529, within 14 days of publication of this notice. The petition has been assigned F.O.R. Number 2004-99.
  • granting the Petition for Variance or Waiver, with conditions, finding that Petitioner was in substantial compliance with Section 120.542, F.S., and Chapter 28-104, F.A.C. The Board determined that Petitioner demonstrated that a strict application of Rule 61G3-19.011(17), F.A.C. violated the principles of fairness with regard to Petitioner given her age, her ailing health and the fact that she relies on her dog for safety and security in the barbershop while she is there running her business and that a variance of the rule, only under the following conditions, would serve the purposes of the underlying statute: (a) Petitioner must keep her dog locked in an office in the back of the barbershop where barbering services are not performed and (b) Petitioner must post a sign outside the front of the shop stating that no pets are allowed in the shop with the exception of trained animals to assist the hearing or visually impaired, or the physically disabled.
  • a variance, from Coastal Engineering Consultants, Inc., on behalf of the Town of Hillsboro Beach Board of Commissioners, Broward Co. The petition is for a variance from Rule 62-B-41.0075(b), F.A.C. The petition has been assigned File No.: 0269543-002-EV
  • a rule variance from Rule 25-30.033(1)(l), Florida Administrative Code from Silver Lake Utilities, Inc., in Docket No. 060726-WS. That Rule requires an application for original certificate to include a description of the water and wastewater service territory proposed to be served according to the technical legal description requirements of Rule 25-30.030(2), Florida Administrative Code. The petition requests to abbreviate the legal description required by Rule 25-30.033(1)(l), Florida Administrative Code. Comments on the petition should be filed with the Commission’s Division of the Commission Clerk and Administrative Services, 2540 Shumard Oak Boulevard, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0850, within 14 days of publication of this notice.
  • Polk County, seeking a variance from the provisions of Rule Chapter 14-94, F.A.C. The Petition was received by the Department on September 27, 2006. The Department published its notice of receipt of the petition in the October 20, 2006, edition of the F.A.W. Rule Chapter 14-94, F.A.C., establishes the statewide minimum level of service standards. The Department’s order, issued in DOT Case No. 06-117, granted the petition because the variance serves the purpose of Rule 14-94.003, F.A.C., and the statutes implemented.
  • a Routine Variance for subsection 61C-4.010(7), Florida Administrative Code, from Billy’s Dockside Pizzeria located in Naples. The above referenced F.A.C. states …each public food service establishment shall maintain a minimum of one public bathroom for each sex, properly designated. The proposed establishment does not have bathroom facilities for patrons. They are requesting a variance to have a seating capacity of 50 and use centrally located public bathrooms. This variance request was approved January 4, 2007, and is contingent upon the Petitioner notifying guests to the location of the public bathroom facilities by directional signage, ensuring public bathrooms are functional, has hot and cold running water at all times, provided with soap and an approved method to dry hands, kept in a clean and sanitary manner, and available during all hours of operation. Seating shall not exceed fifty (50) which includes inside and outside seating. Any violation of the variance is the equivalent of a violation of the Rule and may result in a rescission of the variance, and subject the Petitioner to disciplinary sanctions as enumerated in Section 509.261, Florida Statutes.
  • a Routine Variance for subsection 61C-4.010(7), Florida Administrative Code, from Billy’s Dockside Pizzeria located in Naples. The above referenced F.A.C. states …each public food service establishment shall maintain a minimum of one public bathroom for each sex, properly designated…. The proposed establishment does not have bathroom facilities for patrons. They are requesting a variance to have a seating capacity of 50 and use centrally located public bathrooms.
  • an Emergency Variance for subsections 61C-4.010(1) and 61C-4.010(6), Florida Administrative Code, from Chely’s Catering of Orlando. The above referenced F.A.C. addresses food supplies, food protection, and physical facilities-except as specifically provided in this rule, public food service establishments shall be subject to the provisions of chapter three and chapter six of the FDA Food Code. They are requesting to do open air food service on a Mobile Food Dispensing Vehicle.
  • a Routine Variance for subsection 61C-4.010(7), Florida Administrative Code, from Palm Island Pizza located in Cape Haze. The above referenced F.A.C. states …each public food service establishment shall maintain a minimum of one public bathroom for each sex, properly designated…. The proposed establishment does not have bathroom facilities for patrons. They are requesting a variance to have a seating capacity of 10 and use public bathrooms located upstairs at a licensed restaurant. This variance request was approved January 4, 2007 and is contingent upon the Petitioner notifying guests to the location of the public bathroom facilities by directional signage, ensuring public bathrooms are functional, has hot and cold running water at all times, provided with soap and an approved method to dry hands, kept in a clean and sanitary manner, and available during all hours of operation. Seating shall not exceed ten (10) as noted on the submitted application and plans which includes inside and outside seating. Any violation of the variance is the equivalent of a violation of the Rule and may result in a rescission of the variance, and subject the Petitioner to disciplinary sanctions as enumerated in Section 509.261, Florida Statutes.
  • a Routine Variance for subsection 61C-4.010(7), Florida Administrative Code, from Palm Island Pizza located in Cape Haze. The above referenced F.A.C. states …each public food service establishment shall maintain a minimum of one public bathroom for each sex, properly designated…. The proposed establishment does not have bathroom facilities for patrons. They are requesting a variance to have a seating capacity of 10 and use public bathrooms located upstairs at a licensed restaurant.
  • Final Order on Petition for Variance and/or Waiver in response to a Petition for a Variance and/or Waiver from Diebold, Incorporated, Petitioner, in DBPR Case No. 2006053257. The Petition lists sections Section 120.542, Florida Statutes, Chapter 551, Florida Statutes, and Rule 61D-14.006, Florida Administrative Code, as the statutory/administrative provisions upon which a variance and/or waiver is being sought. The Final Order advises that: the department will not waive the requirement for licensure but hereby grants a specific variance to the Petitioner for application and licensure under the circumstances of the instant case with conditions. The Petitioner, upon availing itself of this specific variance, thereby agrees to subject its entire corporate entity to the regulatory requirements and mandates of Chapter 551, Florida Statutes, and applicable rules. This provision of the variance specifically instructs that any disciplinary action taken as to the Petitioner’s Regional Solutions Manager’s conduct or actions shall be applied to the Petitioner’s corporate record of performance within this state as it relates to slot machine gaming licensure.
  • Waiver of subsections 65E-14.003(2)(a), (4), F.A.C. The Petition was received by the Agency Clerk on December 27, 2006, by Charlotte Behavioral Health Care, Inc., assigned Case Nos. 07-001W. Subsections 65E-14.003(2)(a), (4), F.A.C. require special requirements for client non-specific unit cost performance contracts and a financial audit to be performed by an independent auditor pursuant to OMB Circular A-133 and a schedule of Bed-Day availability payments which ensures that bed-days paid for by the department on a basis of availability were not also paid for by a third-party contract or funds from a local government or another state agency for services that include bed-day availability or utilization.

• Notices of Meetings, Workshops and Public Hearings (122)
  • This is a meeting of the Florida Greenways and Trails Council to which all interested persons are invited. The Council will consider designations of the Miccosukee Canopy Greenway and the J.R. Alford Greenway in Leon County and the City of Plantation Greenway in Broward County and conduct other business.; February 1, 2007, 9:00 am; Conference Room A, First Floor, Marjory Stoneman Douglas Building, 3900 Commonwealth Blvd., Tallahassee, FL
  • Regularly scheduled meeting for all Parole, Conditional Release, Conditional Medical Release, Addiction Recovery and Control Release matters as well as other Commission business.; Wednesday, January 24, 2007, 9 a.m.; Florida Parole Commission 260l, Blair Stone Road, Bldg. C. Tallahassee, Florida.
  • to present and discuss the proposed land management plan for Charlotte Harbor Preserve State Park with the public.; February 1, 2007 at 7:00 p.m.; Edison Community College Student Activities Building, Room SA 117, 2300 Airport Road, Punta Gorda, Florida 33950
  • to present and discuss the proposed land management plan for Charlotte Harbor Preserve State Park with the advisory group.; February 2, 2007 at 9:00 a.m.; Charlotte Harbor Preserve State Park Administrative Complex, 12301 Burnt Store Road, Punta Gorda, Florida 33955
  • Items of discussion include, but are not limited to, business before the committee.; 1-3pm on Wednesday, January 24, 2007.; Citizens CAT Operations Central Office in Jacksonville.
  • Drug Policy Advisory Council; January 31, 2007; The Governor's Large Conference Room (PL03), The Capitol
  • The PAC was formed to aid the Department in determining whether revisions to Florida’s designated uses and current associated surface water body classification system contained in Chapter 62-302, Florida Administrative Code, are needed. This will be the ninth meeting of the PAC. ; January 30, 2007, 9:00 a.m.; Southwest Florida Regional Planning Council 1926 Victoria Ave Fort Myers FL 33901
  • The purpose of the meeting is for the Florida Coastal Management Program Grant Evaluation Committee to evaluate state agency applications for funds to be granted to the state under section 306 of the Coastal Zone Management Act for Fiscal Year 2007-2008.; Tuesday, February 13, 2007, 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.; Conference Rm. A, 1st Floor, Marjory Stoneman Douglas Bldg., 3900 Commonwealth Blvd., Tallahassee, FL 32399
  • American Reliable Insurance Company has requested a 36.6% average statewide rate increase with regard to its mobile homeowners policies. The requested rate increase is not uniform and some areas are subject to a higher rate increase than other areas. Florida law allows the Office of Insurance Regulation to hold a public hearing for any purpose within the scope of the Insurance Code deemed to be necessary. Input from interested parties will be received at this public hearing. If you are unable to attend this public hearing, please forward your comments to ratehearings@fldfs.com. The subject line of your e-mail should read “American Reliable.” ; February 1, 2007, at 10:00 a.m.; 401 Senate Office Building, Tallahassee, Florida (adjacent to The Capitol).
  • Docket No. 060253-WS - Application for increase in water and wastewater rates in Marion, Orange, Pasco, Pinellas, and Seminole Counties by Utilities, Inc., of Florida. To give customers and other interested persons an opportunity to offer comments regarding the quality of service the Utility provides, the proposed rate increase, and to ask questions and comment on other issues. One or more of the Commissioners of the Florida Public Service Commission may attend and participate in this meeting. If a named storm or other disaster requires cancellation of the meeting, Commission staff will attempt to give timely direct notice to the parties. Notice of cancellation of the meeting will also be provided on the Commission’s website (http://www.psc.state.fl.us/) under the Hot Topics link found on the home page. Cancellation can also be confirmed by calling the Office of the General Counsel at 850-413-6199. ; Thursday, February 15, 2007, 6:00 p.m.; Marion County Commission Auditorium, McPherson Complex, 601 Southeast 25th Avenue, Ocala, FL
  • Space Florida Board of Directors Business Operations Advisory Committee Meeting. Call In Number: (650)429-3300, Pass Code: 689 877 160 ; Friday, January 19, 2006, 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 Noon ; The Astronauts Memorial Foundation, The Center for Space Education, Space Florida, Mail Code: SPFL, State Road 405, Building M6-306, Room # 9030, Kennedy Space Center, FL
  • Space Florida Board of Directors Spaceport Operations Advisory Committee Meeting. TELECONFERENCE: Call-in number (US/Canada): 650-429-3300 Pass Code: 686 303 298; Monday, January 22, 2007, 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 Noon; The Astronauts Memorial Foundation, The Center for Space Education, Space Florida, Mail Code: SPFL, State Road 405, Building M6-306, Room # 9030, Kennedy Space Center, FL 32899.
  • To conduct a meeting of the Corporation’s State Housing Initiatives Partnership (SHIP) Program Review Committee. The purpose of these Review Committee Meetings is to consider SHIP related matters and approve New and Amended Local Housing Assistance Plans submitted by any of the 67 counties or 50 entitlement municipalities participating in the SHIP Program. Any person requiring a special accommodation at these meetings because of a disability or physical impairment should contact Darlene Raker, Florida Housing Finance Corporation, 1(850) 488-4197, at least five calendar days prior to the meeting.; Wednesdays beginning January 17, 2007 and ending December 19, 2007 at 2:00 p.m.; Florida Housing Finance Corporation, 227 North Bronough Street, 1st Floor, Conference Room; Tallahassee, Florida 32301-1329.
  • Conduct Committee Business.; Reclaimed Water Task Force Meeting, Thursday, January 25, 2007, 9:00 a.m.; Sarsota Service Office, 6750 Fruitville Road, Sarasota, Florida
  • Proposed amendment to Rule 15A-6, Administrative Suspension Review Hearing will be considered by the Governor and Cabinet. A notice of Proposed Rule Making regarding the above rule was published in the October 27, 2006, issue of the Florida Administrative Weekly, Vol. 32, No. 43. ; Tuesday, January 30, 2007, at 9:00 a.m. ; The Capitol, Lower Level, The Cabinet Meeting Room, Tallahassee, Florida.
  • Public use, access, and management within the coastal managed areas of Rookery Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve. Reserve management will discuss challenges and opportunities for public access management at Rookery Bay Reserve and will be seeking input from the public.; Thursday February 1st, 2007, 6:00 - 8:00 pm; Rookery Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve, Environmental Learning Center, 300 Tower Road, Naples, FL 34113
  • This workshop is to discuss activities currently taking place in the Division of Water Resource Management. Topics will be relevant to surface waters of the State and will include, but are not limited to the relationship between designated uses and waterbody classification refinement, total maximum daily loads, and the State’s impaired waters rule.; January 30, 2007 5:00 p.m.; Southwest Florida Regional Planning Council, 1926 Victoria Ave., Fort Myers, FL 33901
  • To conduct a TEFRA hearing concerning the potential future issuance of bonds by Florida Housing to refund the $11,930,000 Florida Housing Finance Corporation Multifamily Housing Revenue Bonds (Stoddert Place) 1996 Series O issued to finance the acquisition and construction of the following multifamily residential rental development in the aggregate face amount, not to exceed the amount listed below: Stoddert Place Apartments, a 320-unit multifamily residential rental development located at 150 Tiger Lily Drive, Pensacola, Escambia County, Florida 32506. The owner and operator of the development is Blue Angel Limited Partnership, 340 Pemberwick Road, Greenwich, Connecticut 06831, or such successor in interest in which The Richman Group of Florida, Inc., or an affiliate thereof, is a managing member, general partner and/or controlling stockholder. The manager of the development is WRMC, Inc., 599 West Putnam Avenue, Greenwich, Connecticut 06830. The total tax-exempt bond amount is not to exceed $11,140,000. All interested parties may present oral comments at the public TEFRA hearing or submit written comments regarding the potential bond issuance for the development being financed. Written comments should be received by Florida Housing by 5:00pm (Tallahassee local time), February 1, 2007, and should be addressed to the attention of Wayne Conner, Deputy Development Officer. Any persons desiring to present oral comments should appear at the hearing. If requested in writing, a fact-finding hearing will be held in the county where the property is located. When possible, the local hearing will be held before the formal TEFRA hearing and comments received at the local hearing will be placed on record at the TEFRA hearing.; February 2, 2007 at 10:00 AM (Tallahassee local time); Florida Housing Finance Corporation, 227 North Bronough Street, Suite 5000, Tallahassee, Florida 32301
  • Board of Directors meeting to consider business including the development of equestrian facilities on Suwannee River Water Management District lands.; 6:30 p.m. February 1, 2007; The Chateau, Mayo, Florida
  • Review and discussion regarding the draft report of the Home Structure Rating System (HSRS) that is required by Senate Bill 1980, Section 39.; February 13, 2007, 09:00 a.m.; Hilton/UF Conference Center; 1714 SW 34 Street; Gainesville, FL 32607.
  • The Orange Creek Basin (OCB) TMDL Working Group was formed to provide a forum for stakeholders to discuss issues related to the OCB TMDLs, including development, allocation, and implementation of the TMDLs. Topics for this meeting include a presentation of a water quality treatment option for Alachua Sink, continued development of the Orange Creek Basin Management Action Plan, and continued development of the list of water quality improvement projects that address TMDLs in the basin.; February 1, 2007 at 9:30 a.m.; Gainesville Regional Utilities, 1st Floor Conference Room, 301 S.E. 4th Avenue, Gainesville, Florida 32601.
  • The certification hearing originally scheduled for January 9-12, 2007, has been continued by the Administrative Law Judge pursuant to a Motion for Continuance, and has been rescheduled for March 15, 2007. Administrative Law Judge J. Lawrence Johnston will conduct a hearing to consider the environmental effects and any other appropriate matters regarding whether to approve the site certification of the proposed Seminole Generating Station Unit 3 application for site certification, application number PA 78-10A2, DOAH Case number 06-0929EPP, DEP Office of General Counsel Case Number 06-0780, pursuant to the Florida Electrical Power Plant Siting Act, Sections 403.501-403.518, Florida Statutes. Judge Johnston will prepare a Recommended Order for submission to and final action by the Governor and Cabinet acting as the Siting Board, based on the hearings. Pursuant to Section 403.508(6), Florida Statutes, the certification hearing may ultimately be cancelled if all parties to the proceeding stipulate that there are no disputed issues of fact or law to be raised at the certification hearing, and if the Department and the applicant publish notice of the cancellation of the certification hearing at least 3 days prior to the originally scheduled hearing date. If the certification hearing is cancelled, the Department of Environmental Protection will issue the final order on certification within 40 days of the Administrative Law Judge's order cancelling the certification hearing.; March 15, 2007, at 9:00 a.m. ; Roy C. Campbell Civic Center, Auditorium, Ravine Gardens State Park, 1600 Twigg Street, Palatka, FL 32177.
  • February 8, 2007,The Southern Recreational Public Meeting will review land management and land acquisition activities in the Southern Region. Projects and Land Committee will discuss agenda items on February 9, 2007, at 8:00 a.m., followed by committee recommendations to be approved by the full Governing Board. A tour of Moccasin Island, River Lakes Conservation Area following the business meeting. In the event a quarum of Board Members are not present February 9, 2007, for the Projects and Lands Committee Meeting, this meeting will be held on February 13, 2007, 8:00 a.m., in conjunction with the Governing Board Meeting of the St. Johns River Water Management District.; Thursday, February 8, 2007, 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. and Friday February 9, 2007 8:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m.; Brevard County Complex Building C, 2725 Judge Fran Jamieson Way, Viera, Florida 32940
  • Regular Meeting of the Loxahatchee River Management Coordinating Council; January 29, 2007 at 2:00 pm; Jonathan Dickinson State Park, 16450 SE Federal Highway, Hobe Sound, FL 33455
  • To permit parties to present testimony and exhibits relative to the requirement for investor-owned electric utilities to file ongoing storm preparedness plans and implementation cost estimates, and for such other purposes as the Commission may deem appropriate. All witnesses shall be subject to cross-examination at the conclusion of their testimony on the issues identified by the parties at the prehearing conference held on January 22, 2007. The proceedings will be governed by the provisions of Chapter 120, F.S., and Chapter 25-28, F.A.C. Any person requiring some accommodation at this hearing because of a physical impairment should call the Division of the Commission Clerk and Administrative Services at (850) 413-6770 at least 48 hours prior to the hearing. Any person who is hearing or speech impaired should contact the Commission by using the Florida Relay Service, which can be reached at 1-800-955-8771 (TDD) or 1-800-955-8770 (VOICE).; February 5, 2007, 9:30 a.m.; Commission Hearing Room 148, The Betty Easley Conference Center, 4075 Esplanade Way, Tallahassee, Florida
  • The Commission will continue its review of the State Housing Initiatives Partnership Program.; January 31, 2007 1:00pm – 6:00pm February 1, 2007 8:30am – 12:00pm (Times subject to change) ; Sheraton Ft. Lauderdale Airport Hotel 1825 Griffin Road Dania Beach, FL 33004 954-920-3500
  • Discussion of the initiatives that the advisory council and the department want to undertake.; Monday, February 5, 2007, 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM (This meeting is in conjunction with the 2007 Best Practices Exchange - http://elderaffairs.state.fl.us/english/bpc.html.); Radisson WorldGate Resort, 3011 Maingate Lane,Kissimmee, Florida 34747; www.worldgateresort.com, Phone: (407) 396-1400, Fax: (407) 396-1171
  • The meeting will be to provide a review and analyze secondary to postsecondary alignment issues in order to develop policy recommendations for increasing successful student transitions.; January 31, 2007, 10:00 a.m.; 325 West Gaines Street, Suite 1721/25, Tallahassee, Florida 32399
  • Public meeting of the Florida Fire Code Advisory Council.; January 25, 2007 at 2:00PM; Prime Osborn Convention Center Room 208/209, 1000 Water Street, Jacksonville, FL 32204
  • PUBLIC HEARING to receive public testimony regarding the District's Florida Forever Work Plan Annual Update for the acquisition and management of lands funded by the Florida Forever Trust Fund pursuant to Section 373.139(3) and 373.199(7), Florida Statutes. One or more Governing Board members may attend and participate by means of communications media technology.; Tuesday, February 13, 2007, immediately following Governing Board meeting which begins at 1:00 p.m.; District Headquarters, 4049 Reid Street (Hwy. 100 West), Palatka, FL 32177
  • Additional Rule Development Workshop to discuss allocation of water from the regional system.; Monday, February 5, 2007, 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.; South Florida Water Management District Headquarters, B-1 Auditorium, 3301 Gun Club Road, West Palm Beach, FL 33406
  • The purpose of the meeting is to review stakeholder concerns and recommendations for a draft seagrass propeller scarring bill establishing penalties for seagrass damage caused by boating activities.; January 29, 2007 (1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.); Florida Department of Environmental Protection Douglas Building, Conference Room A 3900 Commonwealth Boulevard Tallahassee, FL 32399-3000
  • GOVERNING BOARD COMMITTEE MEETINGS, BOARD MEETING, AND PUBLIC HEARING - There will also be an opportunity for public input on the intention to amend the District's fiscal year (FY) 2007 budget as follows: Increase the FY2007 General Fund budget by $451,139 to reflect additional revenue from the State of Florida Water Protection and Sustainability Trust Fund for the Peace River/Manasota Regional Water Supply Authority Reservoir Expansion project. Increase the FY2007 Peace River Basin budget by $121,807 to reflect additional revenue from the State of Florida Water Protection and Sustainability Trust Fund for the Peace River/Manasota Regional Water Supply Authority Reservoir Expansion project. Increase the FY2007 Manasota Basin budget by $504,331 to reflect $329,331 in additional revenue from the State of Florida Water Protection and Sustainability Trust Fund for the Peace River/Manasota Regional Water Supply Authority Reservoir Expansion project, and $175,000 in additional revenue from the State of Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services for the Facilitating Agricultural Resource Management Systems Program. The proposed budget amendment will not impact the District millage or ad valorem property taxes.; Tuesday, January 30, 2007, 9:00 a.m.; District Headquarters, 2379 Broad Street, Brooksville, Florida, 34604
  • 8:15 a.m. Governing Board and Committee Chairman: discussion and consideration of District business including regulatory and non-regulatory matters. 8:45 a.m. Finance & Administration Committee: discussion of committee agenda items followed by recommendations to be approved by the full Governing Board. Staff may recommend approval of external budget amendments which affect the adopted budget. 10:00 a.m. Regulatory Committee: discussion and consideration of Regulatory agenda items followed by committee recommendations to be approved by the full Governing Board. 1:00 p.m. Governing Board Meeting and Public Hearing on Land Acquisition: discussion and consideration of District business including regulatory and non-regulatory matters.; Tuesday, February 13, 2007, 8:15 a.m.; 4049 Reid Street (Hwy. 100 West), Palatka, FL 32177
  • Friends of the Museums of Florida History, Inc.; Friday, February 2, 2007, 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 Noon; R. A. Gray Building, 500 S. Bronough Street, Room 307, Tallahassee, Florida 32399
  • Review and adjudication of cases relating to alleged violations of Chapters 104 and 106, Florida Statutes, and to the late filing of campaign treasurer’s reports.; Thursday, February 15, 2007, 9:00 a.m. – until the Commission adjourns; Friday, February 16, 2007, 8:30 a.m. – until the Commission adjourns; Turnbull Education Center, 555 W. Pensacola Street, Room 244, Tallahassee, Florida 32306-1640
  • a regular business meeting of the Florida Coordinating Council on Mosquito Control.; February 13, 2007, 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.; Alachua Regional Service Center, East Building, 14101 Northwest Highway 441, Alachua, FL 32615, (386)418-5500
  • To discuss issues affecting the Florida Clam Industry.; Thursday, February 8, 2007, 11:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.; Cedar Key Community Center, 809 6th Street, Cedar Key, Florida
  • The Charter School Appeal Commission Hearing will be hearing the termination appeal of Imagine Charter School at Pasco vs. Pasco County School Board, the Application Denial of Padahs’ Academy vs. Hillsborough County School Board and Discovery Education Services d/b/a Discovery Academy of Science vs. Orange County School Board. Special Accommodations: Persons with disabilities who require assistance to participate in these hearings are requested to contact: Office of Independent Education and Parental Choice, 325 West Gaines Street, Suite 522, Tallahassee, Florida 32399, (850)245-0502. ; January 29-30, 2007, 9:00 a.m. – until completion; 301 Senate Building, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0400
  • Homewood Suites, 2987 Apalachee Parkway, Tallahassee, Florida 33201, (850)402-9400; A Teacher Hearing Panel, January 26, 2007, 8:30 a.m.; followed by another Teacher Hearing Panel, 1:30 p.m.; Homewood Suites, 2987 Apalachee Parkway, Tallahassee, Florida 33201, (850)402-9400
  • Report and updates on the activities of the program and their impact. Accommodations for Disabilities: Person with a documented disability requesting reasonable accommodations should contact: Marie McPherson, Department of Mental Health Law and Policy, 13301 Bruce B. Downs Blvd., Tampa, FL 33612, (813)974-5378 or email mmcpherson@fmhi.usf.edu at least 5 days in advance of the meeting. Persons with hearing or speech impairments should also contact Marie McPherson by using the Florida Relay System, 1(800)955-8770 (Voice) or 1(800)955-8771 (TDD). ; Friday, January 26, 2007, 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.; Florida Agency for Healthcare Administration, 2727 Mahan Drive, AHCA Building 3, Tallahassee, Florida
  • General Business Meeting.; Thursday, February 8, 2007, 8:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.; Crowne Plaza, Orlando Airport, Orlando, Florida
  • Quarterly Board Meeting.; February 28, 2007, 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.; Blind Services Foundation, 4700 Millenia Boulevard, Suite 175, Orlando, Florida 32839, (407)210-6607
  • To discuss the preparation of the Annual Action Plan for Federal Fiscal Year 2007 and to review the draft of the Action Plan once it is completed. SUMMARY: The State of Florida is required to submit an Annual Action Plan to the U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) in order to receive federal funding from that agency. The plan must cover the grant programs funded by HUD. Grant programs included in the Plan are the Florida Small Cities Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), Emergency Shelter Grant (ESG), Home Investment Partnership (HOME) and Housing Opportunities for Persons with Aids (HOPWA). The Plan must specify the manner in which the funds will be distributed to eligible applicants. ACTION TO BE TAKEN: At the workgroup meeting to be held on February 8, 2007, staff from the CDBG, ESG, HOME and HOPWA programs will provide an overview of the programs and answer questions. Interested parties are encouraged to attend. A draft of the Action Plan will be available for review and comment on March 30, 2007, the date of the public hearing. It will also be posted to the Department’s website: http://www.floridacommunitydevelopment.org/cdbg/ ConsolidatedPlan.cfm. Comments on the draft will be accepted from March 30, 2007 through April 30, 2007. ; February 8, 2007, 3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. PLACE: Department of Community Affairs, Room 250-L, Sadowski Building, 2555 Shumard Oak Boulevard, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-2100 Public Hearing on the Draft of the Action Plan DATE AND TIME: March 30, 2007, 3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. ; Department of Community Affairs, Room 250-L, Sadowski Building, 2555 Shumard Oak Boulevard, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-2100
  • To discuss FFEAC recommendations for vacant council seats to be filled by the Governor, Speaker of the House, and Senate President, recommendations for Members of Distinguished Honor. Should any person wish to appeal any decision made with respect to the above referenced meeting, he may need to ensure verbatim recording of the proceedings in order to provide a record for judicial review. Pursuant to Section 286.26, Florida Statutes, any handicapped person wishing to attend this meeting should contact the Commission at least 48 hours prior to the meeting in order to request any special assistance. ; Monday, January 22, 2007, 9:30 a.m.; Governor’s Office of Film and Entertainment, The Capitol, Suite 2001, Tallahassee, FL 32399-0001
  • At this meeting, the FBC Council will hold selection of officers and review policy recommendations.; Wednesday, January 24, 2007, 3:00 p.m.; Conference Call-in Number: 1(888)808-6959, Access Code: 4130909; Leader: John Brabson
  • At this meeting, the Subcommittee will discuss the creation of the Municipal Resource Guide, as well as discuss other pending issues.; Thursday, January 26, 2007, 10:00 a.m.; Conference call 1(888)808-6959, Passcode: 4130909; Leader: Jody Hill
  • Any Development Order received prior to the meeting; Any proposed Local Government Comprehensive Plan received prior to the meeting; Any adopted Local Government Comprehensive Plan received prior to the meeting; Proposed Comprehensive Plan Amendment for Hollywood and Monroe County; Any proposed Local Government Comprehensive Plan Amendment received prior to the meeting; Adopted Local Government Comprehensive Plan Amendments for Plantation, Margate and Pembroke Pines; Any adopted Local Government Comprehensive Plan Amendment received prior to the meeting; Meeting on monthly Council business; Executive Committee meeting at 10:00 a.m. at the above location. Council related committees may meet periodically before (9:00 a.m.) and following the regularly scheduled Council meetings. Any party desirous of ascertaining schedules of the sub-committees should call the Council Offices at (954)985-4416 (Broward). ; Monday, February 5, 2007, 10:30 a.m.; Miami Dade County School Board, 1450 N. E. Second Avenue, Auditorium, Miami, FL
  • Northwest Florida Water Management District; January 25, 2007, 1:00 p.m. (EST) PLACE: The District Headquarters Board Meeting/Committee Meetings DATE AND TIME: January 25, 2007, 10:15 a.m. Public Hearing on Regulatory Matters DATE AND TIME: January 25, 2007, 1:15 p.m. Public Hearing on Region V Water Supply Plan DATE AND TIME: January 25, 2007, 1:45 p.m. NOTE: Appeal from any NWFWMD Board decision requires a record of the proceedings. Although Governing Board meetings are normally recorded, affected persons are advised that it may be necessary for them to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, including the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based. Persons with disabilities or handicaps who need assistance or reasonable accommodation in order to participate in these meetings should contact the District at least 72 hours in advance of these meetings to make appropriate arrangements. Anyone wishing to receive agendas for the above meeting should contact Dorothy Cotton at (850)539-5999. ;
  • The purpose of this meeting is to discuss the East Central Florida Transient Model Peer Review. Persons with disabilities who need assistance may contact the Director, Governing Board and Executive Services, (561)682-6371, at least two business days in advance of the meeting to make appropriate arrangements.; Monday, January 29, 2007, 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 Noon; B-2 3N Upper Chain of Lakes Conference Room, South Florida Water Management District Headquarters, 3301 Gun Club Road, West Palm Beach, FL
  • The purpose of this meeting is to discuss the East Central Florida Transient Model Peer Review. Persons with disabilities who need assistance may contact the Director, Governing Board and Executive Services, (561)682-6371, at least two business days in advance of the meeting to make appropriate arrangements. Those who want more information, please contact Hope Radin, Project Manager, at (561)682-2120.; Wednesday, January 31, 2007, 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 Noon; B-2 3N Upper Chain of Lakes Conference Room, South Florida Water Management District Headquarters, 3301 Gun Club Road, West Palm Beach, FL
  • The purpose of this meeting is to discuss the East Central Florida Transient Model Peer Review. Persons with disabilities who need assistance may contact the Director, Governing Board and Executive Services, at (561)682-6371, at least two business days in advance of the meeting to make appropriate arrangements. ; Friday, February 2, 2007, 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 Noon; B-1 Hibiscus Conference Room, South Florida Water Management District Headquarters, 3301 Gun Club Road, West Palm Beach, FL
  • The purpose of this meeting is to discuss the East Central Florida Transient Model Peer Review. Persons with disabilities who need assistance may contact the Director, Governing Board and Executive Services, at (561)682-6371, at least two business days in advance of the meeting to make appropriate arrangements. ; Monday, February 5, 2007, 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 Noon; B-2 3N Upper Chain of Lakes Conference Room, South Florida Water Management District Headquarters, 3301 Gun Club Road, West Palm Beach, FL
  • The purpose of this meeting is to discuss the East Central Florida Transient Model Peer Review. Persons with disabilities who need assistance may contact the Director, Governing Board and Executive Services, (561)682-6371, at least two business days in advance of the meeting to make appropriate arrangements. ; Wednesday, February 7, 2007, 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 Noon; B-2 3N Upper Chain of Lakes Conference Room, South Florida Water Management District Headquarters, 3301 Gun Club Road, West Palm Beach, FL
  • The purpose of this meeting is to discuss the East Central Florida Transient Model Peer Review. Persons with disabilities who need assistance may contact the Director, Governing Board and Executive Services, (561)682-6371, at least two business days in advance of the meeting to make appropriate arrangements. ; Friday, February 9, 2007, 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 Noon; B-2 2N Pine Island Sound Conference Room, South Florida Water Management District Headquarters, 3301 Gun Club Road, West Palm Beach, FL
  • Water Resources Advisory Commission (WRAC).; Thursday, February 8, 2007, 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.; SFWMD, B-1 Auditorium, 3301 Gun Club Road, West Palm Beach, FL
  • 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 this meeting because of a disability or physical impairment should contact Adrienne Henderson, (850)922-0594, at least five calendar days prior to the meeting. ; Wednesday, January 31, 2007, 10:00 a.m.; Agency for Health Care Administration, Conference Room A, 2727 Mahan Drive, Tallahassee, Florida. Anyone interested in participating by telephone may dial (641)793-7500/ Pass Code: 9701442#.
  • To study and make recommendations on the development and implementation of a Florida health information infrastructure including a strategy for promoting the use of electronic health records.; Friday, February 2, 2007, 1:00 p.m.; Anyone interested in participating may telephone (641)793-7500 / Pass Code: 9701442#
  • The purpose of the Agency’s request for public comment is to seek input from interested parties on the Implementation Plan Report, a work product developed as part of the Privacy and Security Project, relating to the development and implementation of a Florida health information infrastructure including a strategy for promoting the use of electronic health records. The Interim Implementation Plan Report (Version 1) and information about all Project related activities is available on the AHCA website at: http://ahca.myflorida.com/dhit/ Privacy_ss.shtml. Interested parties are invited to comment on the Implementation Plan report in person at the public hearing and in writing. For planning purposes, interested parties who wish to attend the public hearing and provide comments at the hearing are encouraged to notify the agency prior to the close of business on Friday, January 26, 2007. Written comments will be accepted through the close of business on Friday, February 16, 2007. Direct questions concerning this request to: Pia Neustadter, Florida Center for Health Information and Policy Analysis, Agency for Health Care Administration, 2727 Mahan Drive, Mail Stop #16, Tallahassee, FL 32308-5403, e-mail: neustadp@ahca.myflorida.com, (850)922-5592, Fax: (850)488-1261. Submit all written comments by 2/16/2007 to: Pia Neustadter, Florida Center for Health Information and Policy Analysis, Agency for Health Care Administration, 2727 Mahan Drive, Mail Stop #16, Tallahassee, FL 32308-5403, e-mail: neustadp@ahca.myflorida.com Any person requiring a special accommodation at this meeting because of a disability or physical impairment should contact Carolyn H. Turner, (850)922-5861, at least five calendar days prior to the meeting. ; Friday, February 9, 2007, 12:00 Noon; North Broward Medical Center, 201 East Sample Road, Deerfield Beach, FL 33064
  • To enhance communication among the Chief Information Officers of all state agencies and assist in identifying critical statewide information technology issues.; Monday, January 22, 2007, 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 Noon; Betty Easley Conference Center, Room 148, 4075 Esplanade Way, Tallahassee, FL 32399-0850
  • Wireless 911 Board Meeting.; February 21-22, 2007, 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. PLACE: Sawgrass Marriott, Ponte Vedra, FL GENERAL SUBJECT MATTER TO BE CONSIDERED: Wireless 911 Board Meeting. DATE AND TIME: March 20, 2007, 2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. GENERAL SUBJECT MATTER TO BE CONSIDERED: To discuss issues related to 2007 Rural County Grant Applications. DATES AND TIME: March 21-22, 2007, 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. PLACE: Homewood Suites, Tallahassee, FL GENERAL SUBJECT MATTER TO BE CONSIDERED: Wireless 911 Board Meeting. DATES AND TIMES: April 24, 2007, 2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.; April 25-26, 2007, 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. ; Homewood Suites, Tallahassee, FL
  • Standard Operating Procedures and Technical Committees of the Joint Task Force on State Agency Law Enforcement Communications.; February 1, 2007, 9:00 a.m.; Florida Department of Law Enforcement, 2331 Phillips Road, Tallahassee, FL 32308
  • To further discuss the Board’s operations, to identify areas for future Board priorities, discussion/review/approval of related issues, and approve actions taken by the Chairman and/or President under delegated authority.; Tuesday, January 30, 2007, Audit Committee, 11:00 a.m. DATE AND TIME: Friday, February 9, 2007, Development Committee, 10:00 a.m. ; Telephonic Meetings
  • Probable Cause Panel Meeting, portions may be closed to the public. The following cases are open to the public: Accent Office Interiors, Inc., Case No. 2006-002843 Stephan Alpert, Case No. 2006-051104 Andrea Lauren Elegant Interiors, Inc. and Priscilla Castellano, Case Nos. 2006-051438 & 2006-051447 Steve Bass, Case No. 2005-046932 Brian Begley, Case No. 2006-06667 Cynthia Bodnar, Case No. 2006-052683 Terence Brisson, Case No. 2006-041947 Christine Brown, Case No. 2006-038683 Roy Brown, Case No. 2006-038673 Shawn Brown, Case No. 2006-054873 Clive Christian Gulf Coast, LLC & Clive Christian of Fort Lauderdale, Inc., Case Nos. 2006-060591 & 2006-060581 Construction Plans Unlimited, Case No. 2006-066043 Joseph Cortes, Case No. 2006-043444 Dan Craft, Case No. 2006-058745 Creative Spaces Interior Design, Inc., Case No. 2006-056265 Sherry Davidson, Case No. 2006-056876 David Davis, Case No. 2006-056929 D’Caires Design Group, Case No. 2006-036398 Designs by Virginia, Case No. 2006-051247 Designs of the Interior, Case Nos. 2006-040860 and 2006-040870 Designs Unlimited, Case No. 2006-041673 Diaz & Russell Architects & Associates Corp, Case No. 2006-05056839 Donald Doran, Case No. 2006-051753 Judith Ellis, Case No. 2006-056940 Ray Evans, Case No. 2006-056888 Ramon Fabregat, Case No. 2006-048081 Julian Fajardo, Case No. 2006-026240 Lazaro Fernandez, Case No. 2006-036032 Carlos Fernandez, Case No. 2006-036032 Florida Redesign, LLC, Case No. 2006-051234 Billie Haffey, Case No. 2006-060000 Richard High, Case No. 2006-055530 IK Yacht Design, Inc., Case No. 2006-054190 Interiors by Decorating Den, Case No. 2006-051229 Carolyn Jennings, Case No. 2006-053458 John W. Burt Architecture, Inc., Case No. 2006-052713 Brianna Jones, Case No. 2006-066023 Thomas King, Case No. 2006-024805 Luis Lopez, Case No. 2006-055777 Thomas Luce, Case Nos. 2006-018651 & 2006-018655 Angel Moreno, Case No. 2006-054165 Earl Nelson, Case No. 2006-050282 New Home Design Gallery, Case No. 2006-051224 OEC Business Interiors, Inc., Case No. 2006-051217 Michael O’Brien, Case No. 2006-033373 Nerie Pagan, Case No. 2006-057672 Graciela Pagani, Case No. 2006-034827 Armando Perez, Case No. 2006-055235 Harold Radcliffe, Case No. 2006-057104 Rain Thatch, Inc., Case No. 2006-057104 Cindy Ray Interiors, Inc. and Cindy Ray, Case Nos. 2006-056170 & 2006-056187 Regan Reed, Case No. 2005-033884 Tara Regan, Case No. 2006-059643 Richard Scott Home Collection, Case No. 2006-051211 Carolyn Roberts, Case No. 2006-051255 S&B Property Services, Corp. and Jorge Salazar, Case Nos. 2006-056758 & 2006-056751 Kimberly Scudder, Case No. 2006-044950 William Streitz, Case No. 2006-044961 Deborah Stevens, Case No. 2006-059656 The Design Studio, Case No. 2006-054357 Vernon Thompson, Case No. 2006-019813 Walter Toet, Case No. 2005-006537 Tres Chic, Inc., Case No. 2006-051205 Tuscany, Inc., Case No. 2005-041803 Gail Vannier-Coton, Case No. 2006-059062 Carl Vasile, Case No. 2006-060015 Tonya Whitaker, Case No. 2006-066039 Wholesale Lighting, Inc., Case No. 2006-052768 ; February 5, 2007, 9:00 a.m.; Casa Monica Hotel, 95 Cordova Street, St. Augustine, Florida 32259
  • To review complaints in which a determination of the existence of probable cause has already been made.; January 23, 2007, 9:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m. or soon thereafter; Department of Business and Professional Regulation, 1940 North Monroe Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32309, (850)488-0062
  • Committee, Disciplinary Actions, and General Session meetings of the Board. Any person who decides to appeal any decision made by the board with respect to any matter considered at these meetings 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. ; Wednesday, February 14, 2007; Thursday, February 15, 2007; Friday, February 16, 2007, 8:00 a.m.; Sheraton Orlando Downtown Hotel, 60 South Ivanhoe Boulevard, Orlando, Florida 32804
  • General Board and Business Meeting.; February 23, 2007, 9:00 a.m. (Eastern Time); Homewood Suites, 5500 Blue Lagoon Drive, Miami, FL 33126, (305)261-3335
  • General business of the Board.; Wednesday, February 21, 2007; Thursday, February 22, 2007, 8:30 a.m. if business of the Board is not concluded.; Wyndham Jacksonville Riverwalk, 1515 Prudential Drive, Jacksonville, Florida 32207
  • General Business meeting.; March 6, 2007, 8:00 a.m.; Embassy Suites, 1100 S. E. 17th Street, Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33316, (954)527-2700
  • Official business of the Appraisal Board – among topics included, but not limited to, are proposed legislation affecting Chapter 475, Part II, F.S., rule development workshops, Florida Administrative Code 61J1 rule amendments, disciplinary actions, 2008 AQB Criteria Changes and general subject matter.; Monday, February 5, 2007, 9:00 a.m. or the soonest thereafter; Tuesday, February 6, 2007, 8:30 a.m. or the soonest thereafter.; Division of Real Estate, Conference Room N901, North Tower, 400 West Robinson Street, Orlando, Florida 32801
  • To conduct a private meeting to review cases to determine probable cause and to conduct a public meeting to review cases where probable cause was previously found. Portions of the probable cause proceedings are not open to the public. All or part of this meeting may be conducted by teleconference in order to permit maximum participation of the Board members or its counsel. NOTE: In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, any person requiring a special accommodation at this meeting because of a disability or physical impairment should contact the Division of Real Estate, (407)481-5632 (between the hours of 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.), at least five (5) calendar days prior to the meeting. If you are hearing or speech impaired, please call the Division of Real Estate using the Florida Dual Party Relay System, 1(800)955-8770 (Voice) and 1(800)955-8771 (TDD). ; Wednesday, February 7, 2007, 9:30 a.m., or the soonest thereafter (Portions of the probable cause proceedings are not open to the public); The Division of Real Estate, Conference Room N901, North Tower, 400 West Robinson Street, Orlando, Florida 32801
  • Discussion of Rule Chapter 64B3, Florida Administrative Code.; Friday, March, 2, 2007, 9:00 a.m.; Omni Jacksonville Hotel, 245 Water Street, Jacksonville, Florida 32202, (904)355-6664
  • General board business.; Friday, March 2, 2007, 11:00 a.m., or shortly thereafter; Omni Jacksonville Hotel, 245 Water Street, Jacksonville, Florida, (904)255-6664
  • Official Board Meeting.; February 8, 2007, 1:00 p.m.; February 9, 2007, 9:00 a.m.; Omni Jacksonville Hotel, 245 Water Street, Jacksonville, FL 32202, (904) 355-6664
  • To conduct general board business. If a person decides to appeal any decision made by the Board with respect to any matter considered at this meeting, he/she may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which records include the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based. Any person requiring a special accommodation at this meeting because of a disability or physical impairment should contact Sarah Walls, (850)245-4474, at least five calendar days prior to the meeting. Persons who are hearing or speech impaired, can contact Ms. Walls using the Florida Dual Party Relay System, 1(800)955-8770 (Voice) and 1(800)955-8771(TDD). ; April 20, 2007, 8:00 a.m.; Marriott Tampa Airport, Tampa International Airport, Tampa, FL 33607, (813)879-5151
  • To review reconsideration cases. If a person decides to appeal any decision made by the Board with respect to any matter considered at this meeting or hearing, he/she may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which records include the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based. Any person requiring a special accommodation at this meeting because of a disability or physical impairment should contact Sarah Walls, (850)245-4474, at least five calendar days prior to the meeting. Persons who are hearing or speech impaired, can contact Ms. Walls using the Florida Dual Party Relay System, 1(800)955-8770 (Voice) and 1(800)955-8771 (TDD). ; March 9, 2007, 9:00 a.m.; Department of Health, Building 4042, Room 301, 4052 Bald Cypress Way, Tallahassee, FL 32399-3258, (850)245-4474
  • PCP with Reconsiderations and General Business Meeting.; March 29, 2007, 3:00 p.m. (reconsiderations); March 30, 2007, 9:00 a.m.; Sheraton Airport, 1825 Griffin Road, Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33004, (954)920-3500
  • 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.; January 26, 2007, 1:00 p.m.; Meet me Number: Contact Florida Board of Medicine at (850)245-4131 for the meet me number.
  • To conduct general business of the committee.; Thursday, February 2, 2007, 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.; Sheraton Airport Hotel, 1825 Griffin Road, Dania Beach, FL 33004, (954) 920-3500 or 1(800)947-8527
  • To conduct general business of the Council.; Thursday, February 1, 2007, 1:00 p.m. or soon thereafter; Crown Plaza Universal, 7800 Universal Blvd., Orlando, FL 32819, (407)781-2120
  • To conduct general business of the Committee. Any person requiring a special accommodation at this meeting because of a disability or physical impairment should contact the Florida Board of Medicine, Anesthesiologist Assistants (850)245-4131 at least five (5) calendar days prior to the meeting. If you are hearing or speech impaired, please call the Florida Dual Party Relay System which can be reached at 1(800)955-8770 (Voice) and 1(800)955-8771 (TDD). ; Thursday, February 1, 2007, immediately following the Physician Assistant meeting at 1:00 p.m.; Crown Plaza Universal, 7800 Universal Blvd., Orlando, FL 32819, (407)781-2120
  • For cases previously heard by the panel.; Wednesday, January 31, 2007, 10:30 a.m.; Department of Health, 4052 Bald Cypress Way, Bin #C07, Tallahassee, Florida at meet me number 1(888)808-6959, when prompted enter conference code: 9849329103
  • General board business. Any person requiring special accommodations at this meeting because of a disability or physical impairment should contact the Board at (850)245-4355 at least 48 hours prior to the meeting. If you are a hearing or speech impaired, please contact the Board office using the Dual Party Relay System, 1(800)955-8770 (Voice) and 1(800)955-8771 (TDD). If any person decides to appeal any decision made by the Board with respect to any matter considered at this meeting or hearing, he/she will need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceeding is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence from which the appeal is to be issued. ; Friday, February 9, 2007, 9:00 a.m.; Omni Jacksonville Hotel, 245 Water Street, Jacksonville, Florida, (904)255-6664
  • Official Board Meeting.; March 5, 2007, 9:00 a.m.; Omni Jacksonville Hotel, 245 Water Street, Jacksonville, FL 32202, (904)355-6664
  • Discussion of Rule Chapter 64B13, Florida Administrative Code.; Friday, February 16, 2007, 9:00 a.m.; Omni Jacksonville Hotel, 245 Water Street, Jacksonville, Florida 32202, (904)355-6664
  • General board business.; Friday, February 16, 2007, 10:00 a.m., or shortly thereafter; Omni Jacksonville Hotel, 245 Water Street, Jacksonville, Florida, (904)255-6664
  • To conduct general business of the Board.; Friday, January 26, 2007, 9:00 a.m. or soon thereafter; Meet me Number: Contact the Council of Licensed Midwifery at (850)245-4161 for the meet me number
  • General Board Business.; April 13, 2007, 9:00 a.m.; Hilton Orlando / Altamont Springs, 350 South North Lake Blvd., Altamont Springs, FL 32715, (407)830-1985
  • The Florida KidCare Coordinating Council, an advisory body appointed by the Secretary of the Florida Department of Health. To discuss Florida KidCare, the state children’s health insurance program. The Council is charged with making recommendations to the Department, the Governor and the Legislature, as well as other state government groups about possible changes and adjustments to the Florida KidCare Program which may result in recommendations for legislative action, state agency rule change, federal agency rule or policy change, or Congressional action.; Friday, February 2, 2007, 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.; Department of Elder Affairs, Capital Circle Office Complex, 4040 Esplanade Way, Room 225F, Tallahassee, FL 32399
  • Pro National Insurance Company (“PNIC”) requested an overall rate level decrease of 8.6% with regard to its medical malpractice liability policies. The Consumer Advocate has petitioned the Office of Insurance Regulation to commence this proceeding to address the advocate’s disagreement with certain assumptions and findings made in the PNIC rate filing. Florida law allows the Office of Insurance Regulation to hold a public hearing for any purpose within the scope of the Insurance Code deemed to be necessary. The Consumer Advocate is entitled by statute to request this proceeding pursuant to Section 627.0613, F.S. Input from interested parties will be received at this public hearing. If you are unable to attend this public hearing, please forward your comments to ratehearings@fldfs.com. The subject line of your e-mail should read “Pro National.” Pursuant to the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act, any person requiring special accommodations to participate in this hearing should telephone Sam Coskey at (850)413-2616 or e-mail him at sam.coskey@fldfs.com at least 48 hours before the hearing. ; Tuesday, January 30, 2007, 10:00 a.m.; 401 Senate Office Building, Tallahassee, Florida (adjacent to The Capitol). Contact name and number: C. Khai Patterson, Esquire, (850)413-4276 or Sam Coskey (850)413-2616.
  • In 2003, the Florida Legislature in a special session passed medical malpractice reform calling for a specified reduction to all medical malpractice insurance carrier’s rates. The Consumer Advocate has petitioned the Office of Insurance Regulation to commence this proceeding to address the advocate’s position that the insurance carrier’s reliance on its claims experience prior to the 2003 reforms results in medical malpractice rates that are excessive and in violation of Florida law. Florida law allows the Office of Insurance Regulation to hold a public hearing for any purpose within the scope of the Insurance Code deemed to be necessary. The Consumer Advocate is entitled by statute to request this proceeding pursuant to Section 627.0613, F.S. Input from interested parties will be received at this public hearing. If you are unable to attend this public hearing, please forward your comments to ratehearings@fldfs.com. The subject line of your e-mail should read “Medical Malpractice Rates.” Pursuant to the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act, any person requiring special accommodations to participate in this hearing should telephone Sam Coskey at (850)413-2616 or e-mail him at sam.coskey@fldfs.com at least 48 hours before the hearing. ; Tuesday, January 30, 2007, 1:00 p.m.; 401 Senate Office Building, Tallahassee, Florida (adjacent to The Capitol). Contact name and number: C. Khai Patterson, Esquire, (850)413-4276 or Sam Coskey, (850)413-2616.
  • The Board of Directors will meet to conduct such business as specified on the agenda.; Friday January 19, 2007, 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.; The Hope Haven Children’s Clinic and Family Center, 4600 Beach Blvd., Jacksonville, FL 32207, (904)346-5100
  • Community Based Care of Seminole, Board of Director’s; Every third Wednesday of the month, 8:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.; The Corporate Office, 117 East Lake Mary Boulevard, Sanford, Florida
  • Committee meeting business and planning.; January 23, 2007, 9:00 a.m. (EST) (Date and time are subject to change.); Please call (850)414-0092 for call-in number and passcode.
  • Committee meeting business and planning.; January 23, 2007, 10:00 a.m. (EST) (Date and time are subject to change.); Please call (850)414-0092 for call-in number and passcode
  • Committee meeting business and planning.; January 23, 2007, 1:00 p.m. (EST) (Date and time are subject to change.); Please call (850)414-0092, for call-in number and passcode
  • Committee meeting business and planning.; January 23, 2007, 2:00 p.m. (EST) (Date and time are subject to change.); Please call (850)414-0092, for call-in number and passcode
  • Committee meeting business and planning.; January 23, 2007, 3:00 p.m. (EST) (Date and time are subject to change.); Please call (850)414-0092, for call-in number and passcode
  • Committee meeting business and planning.; January 23, 2007, 4:00 p.m. (EST) (Date and time are subject to change.); Please call (850)414-0092 for call-in number and passcode
  • Committee meeting business and planning.; January 23, 2007, 5:00 p.m. (EST) (Date and time are subject to change.); Please call (850)414-0092 for call-in number and passcode
  • Site visit(s) to local partner organizations(s), networking dinner and Quarterly meeting – General business.; : January 30, 2007, 8:00 a.m. (EST) – ending when all business is complete; January 31, 2007, 8:00 a.m. (EST) – ending when all business is complete. (Dates and times are subject to change.); Hilton Garden Inn, 1330 S. Blair Stone Road, Tallahassee, FL
  • This meeting will discuss on-going issues, developing issues and other matters. If an accommodation is needed for a disability or physical impairment, please contact Pat Swartz, (850)298-6640, at least one (1) day prior to the activity. Persons who are hearing or speech impaired can contact the Florida Dual Party Relay System, 1(800)955-8770 (Voice) and 1(800)955-8771 (TDD). ; Tuesday, January 23, 2007, 11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.; DoubleTree Hotel Tallahassee, 101 South Adams Street, Tallahassee, FL 32301, 1(800)222-8733
  • This meeting will discuss on-going issues, developing issues and other matters. If an accommodation is needed for a disability or physical impairment, please contact Pat Swartz, (850)298-6640, at least one (1) day prior to the activity. Persons who are hearing or speech impaired can contact the Florida Dual Party Relay System, 1(800)955-8770 (Voice) and 1(800)955-8771 (TDD). ; Tuesday, January 23, 2007, 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.; DoubleTree Hotel Tallahassee, 101 South Adams Street, Tallahassee, FL 32301, 1(800)222-8733
  • This meeting will discuss on-going issues, developing issues and other matters. If an accommodation is needed for a disability or physical impairment, please contact Pat Swartz, (850)298-6640, at least one (1) day prior to the activity. Persons who are hearing or speech impaired can contact the Florida Dual Party Relay System at 1(800)955-8770 (Voice) and 1(800)955-8771 (TDD).; Tuesday, January 23, 2007, 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.; DoubleTree Hotel Tallahassee, 101 South Adams Street, Tallahassee, FL 32301, 1(800)222-8733
  • This meeting will discuss on-going issues, developing issues and other matters. If an accommodation is needed for a disability or physical impairment, please contact Pat Swartz, (850)298-6640, at least one (1) day prior to the activity. Persons who are hearing or speech impaired can contact the Florida Dual Party Relay System, 1(800)955-8770 (Voice) and 1(800)955-8771 (TDD). ; Tuesday, January 23, 2007, 3:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.; DoubleTree Hotel Tallahassee, 101 South Adams Street, Tallahassee, FL 32301, 1(800)222-8733
  • This meeting will discuss on-going issues, developing issues and other matters. If an accommodation is needed for a disability or physical impairment, please contact Pat Swartz, (850)298-6640, at least one (1) day prior to the activity. Persons who are hearing or speech impaired can contact the Florida Dual Party Relay System, 1(800)955-8770 (Voice) and 1(800)955-8771 (TDD). ; Wednesday, January 24, 2007, 8:30 a.m. – 11:30 p.m.; DoubleTree Hotel Tallahassee, 101 South Adams Street, Tallahassee, FL 32301, 1(800)222-8733
  • This meeting will discuss on-going issues, developing issues and other matters. If an accommodation is needed for a disability or physical impairment, please contact Pat Swartz, (850)298-6640, at least one (1) day prior to the activity. Persons who are hearing or speech impaired can contact the Florida Dual Party Relay System, 1(800)955-8770 (Voice) and 1(800)955-8771 (TDD). ; Wednesday, January 24, 2007, 1:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.; DoubleTree Hotel Tallahassee, 101 South Adams Street, Tallahassee, FL 32301, 1(800)222-8733
  • This meeting will discuss on-going issues, developing issues and other matters. If an accommodation is needed for a disability or physical impairment, please contact Pat Swartz, (850)298-6640, at least one (1) day prior to the activity. Persons who are hearing or speech impaired can contact the Florida Dual Party Relay System, 1(800)955-8770 (Voice) and 1(800)955-8771 (TDD). ; Wednesday, January 24, 2007, 1:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.; DoubleTree Hotel Tallahassee, 101 South Adams Street, Tallahassee, FL 32301, 1(800)222-8733
  • This meeting will discuss on-going issues, developing issues and other matters. If an accommodation is needed for a disability or physical impairment, please contact Pat Swartz, (850)298-6640, at least one (1) day prior to the activity. Persons who are hearing or speech impaired can contact the Florida Dual Party Relay System, 1(800)955-8770 (Voice) and 1(800)955-8771 (TDD). ; Wednesday, January 24, 2007, 2:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.; DoubleTree Hotel Tallahassee, 101 South Adams Street, Tallahassee, FL 32301, 1(800)222-8733
  • This meeting will discuss on-going issues, developing issues and other matters. If an accommodation is needed for a disability or physical impairment, please contact Pat Swartz, (850)298-6640, at least one (1) day prior to the activity. Persons who are hearing or speech impaired can contact the Florida Dual Party Relay System at 1(800)955-8770 (Voice) and 1-800-955-8771 (TDD). ; Wednesday, January 24, 2007, 3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.; DoubleTree Hotel Tallahassee, 101 South Adams Street, Tallahassee, FL 32301, 1(800)222-8733
  • This meeting will discuss on-going issues, developing issues and other matters. If an accommodation is needed for a disability or physical impairment, please contact Pat Swartz, (850)298-6640, at least one (1) day prior to the activity. Persons who are hearing or speech impaired can contact the Florida Dual Party Relay System, 1(800)955-8770 (Voice) and 1(800)955-8771 (TDD). ; Thursday, January 25, 2007, 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.; DoubleTree Hotel Tallahassee, 101 South Adams Street, Tallahassee, FL 32301, 1(800)222-8733
  • Florida Patient Safety Corporation. Education Advisory Committee. Questions can be e-mailed to susan.a.moore@comcast.net. To be included in e-mail notices of the Florida Patient Safety Corporation Board, please e-mail your address to the address above or fax your e-mail address to (850)893-4259. ; Monday, January 29, 2007, 9:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.; Call-in Details: Dial 1(866)200-9760 followed by PIN Code 893896#
  • Florida Patient Safety Corporation. Board of Directors Meeting.; Thursday, February 1, 2007, 9:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.; Miami Children’s Hospital, 3100 S. W. 62nd Avenue, Miami, Florida 33155-3009
  • PRIDE Enterprises, BOD; Wednesday, January 24, 2007, 12:30 p.m. –5:00 p.m.; PRIDE Enterprises Corporate Office, St. Petersburg, www.pride-enterprises.org
  • PRIDE Enterprises, BOD; Wednesday, January 25, 2007, 9:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.; PRIDE Enterprises Corporate Office, St. Petersburg, www.pride-enterprises.org
  • To conduct the regular business of the council. COMMITTEE AND TASK FORCE MEETINGS: Please note that committees and task forces of the Florida Independent Living Council will meet at various times throughout the year to carry out the work of the council; the meeting dates and times will be posted at the above address at least seven days prior to the meeting. Persons who want to be notified of such meetings may request to be put on the mailing list for such notices by writing to Molly Gosline at the council address. ; Thursday, February 1, 2007, 1:30 p.m. (EST) PLACE: FILC, Inc. Administrative Offices, 1018 Thomasville Road, Suite 100A, Tallahassee, Florida 32303-6271 MEETING: Evaluation Committee Meeting DATE AND TIME: Thursday, February 8, 2007, 2:30 p.m. (EST) PLACE: FILC, Inc. Administrative Offices, 1018 Thomasville Road, Suite 100A, Tallahassee, Florida 32303-6271 MEETING: Points Meeting DATE AND TIME: Wednesday, February 14, 2007, 10:00 a.m. (EST) PLACE: FILC, Inc. Administrative Offices, 1018 Thomasville Road, Suite 100A, Tallahassee, Florida 32303-6271 MEETING: Finance Committee Meeting DATE AND TIME: Thursday, February 15, 2007, 1:30 p.m. (EST) PLACE: FILC, Inc. Administrative Offices, 1018 Thomasville Road, Suite 100A, Tallahassee, Florida 32303-6271 MEETING: Full Council Meeting DATES AND TIMES: Wednesday through Friday, February 21-23, 2007, Times to be announced PLACE: Homewood Suites Tallahassee, 2987 Apalachee Parkway, Tallahassee, Florida 32301 MEETING: Grassroots Steering Committee Meeting DATE AND TIME: Wednesday, February 28, 2007, 2:00 p.m. (EST) PLACE: FILC, Inc. Administrative Offices, 1018 Thomasville Road, Suite 100A, Tallahassee, Florida 32303-6271 MEETING: Advocacy Committee Meeting DATE AND TIME: Thursday, March 1, 2007, 1:30 p.m. (EST) PLACE: FILC, Inc. Administrative Offices, 1018 Thomasville Road, Suite 100A, Tallahassee, Florida 32303-6271 MEETING: Planning Committee Meeting DATE AND TIME: Thursday, March 8, 2007, 1:30 p.m. (EST) PLACE: FILC, Inc. Administrative Offices, 1018 Thomasville Road, Suite 100A, Tallahassee, Florida 32303-6271 MEETING: Evaluation Committee Meeting DATE AND TIME: Thursday, March 8, 2007, 2:30 p.m. (EST) PLACE: FILC, Inc. Administrative Offices, 1018 Thomasville Road, Suite 100A, Tallahassee, Florida 32303-6271 MEETING: Finance Committee Meeting DATE AND TIME: Thursday, March 15, 2007, 1:30 p.m. (EST) PLACE: FILC, Inc. Administrative Offices, 1018 Thomasville Road, Suite 100A, Tallahassee, Florida 32303-6271 MEETING: Executive Committee Meeting DATE AND TIME: Thursday, March 22, 2007, 2:30 p.m. (EST) ; FILC, Inc. Administrative Offices, 1018 Thomasville Road, Suite 100A, Tallahassee, Florida 32303-6271
  • First Florida Governmental Financing Commission; Friday, February 2, 2007, 11:00 a.m.; Council Chambers, City Hall, City of Boca Raton, 201 West Palmetto Park Road, Boca Raton, Florida
  • Commission on Marriage and Family Support Initiatives; Wednesday, February 7, 2007, 8:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. MEETING TYPE: PROGRAM COMMITTEE DATE AND TIME: Wednesday, February 7, 2007, 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. MEETING TYPE: POLICY COMMITTEE DATE AND TIME: Thursday, February 1, 2007, 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. MEETING TYPE: RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE DATE AND TIME: Thursday, February 1, 2007, 11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. MEETING TYPE: PUBLIC AWARENESS COMMITTEE DATE AND TIME: Friday, February 16, 2007, 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 Noon ; All the meetings will be held via conference call at 111 N. Gadsden Street, Suite 100, Tallahassee, FL 32301-1507.
  • Commission on Marriage and Family Support Initiatives; Wednesday, February 14, 2007, 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. PLACE: The Ounce of Prevention Fund of Florida, 111 North Gadsden Street, Tallahassee, FL 32301 MEETING TYPE: General Commission Meeting DATE AND TIME: Thursday, February 15, 2007, 1:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. PLACE: The Doubletree Hotel Tallahassee, 101 South Adams Street, Tallahassee, FL 32301 MEETING TYPE: General Commission Meeting DATE AND TIME: Friday, February 16 2007, 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. ; The Doubletree Hotel Tallahassee, 101 South Adams Street, Tallahassee, FL 32301
  • The agenda will include but is not limited to: F.D.L.E./C.J.S.T.C. updates; Palm Beach Community College/ Criminal Justice Institute Assessment Center update; Region XII Budget Approval and any other business.; Thursday, February 8, 2007, 10:00 a.m.; Palm Beach Community College, Room CJB 102, 4200 Congress Avenue, Lake Worth, FL 33461
  • Area Agency on Aging of Pasco-Pinellas, Inc. Board Annual Meeting. Please note that if a person decides to appeal any decision made by AAAPP Board with respect to any matter considered at the above cited meeting or hearing, they will need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is based. ; Friday February 9, 2007, 9:30 a.m. (Please call to confirm date, time and location); William E. Hale Senior Center, 330 Douglas Avenue, Dunedin, Florida 34698-7912
  • To discuss policy/activities/service provision/funding and/or other information pertinent to the activities of the agency.; February 14, 2007; April 11, 2007; June 13, 2007; August 8, 2007; October 10, 2007; December 12, 2007, 6:00 p.m.; The Area Agency office, 5090 Commerce Park Circle, Pensacola, FL 32505

• Notices of Petitions and Dispositions Regarding Declaratory Stat (5)
  • Howard and Jennifer Newman, Petitioners, Monteverde Condominium Association, Inc.; Docket No. 2006048456; The Division denies the Petition for Declaratory Statement because pursuant to Section 120.565, Florida Statutes, Rule 28-105.003, Florida Administrative Code, a declaratory statement is not the proper forum to resolve disputes of fact. In addition, the Division may not issue a declaratory statement where the parties are in court on the same issues.
  • James M. Tavss, Petitioner, Ro-Mont South Executive Council, Inc.; Docket No. 2006044670; The Division declares that Ro-Mont South Condominium J Association, Inc. has voted to opt-out of the fire sprinkler and other lifesafety system retrofit under section 718.112(2)(l), Florida Statutes, but may not opt out of the installation of a fire alarm system if the fire alarm system is installed by itself rather than as a component of an engineered lifesafety system.
  • In Re: Petition for Declaratory Statement, Spencer McGuiness, Petitioner, Prospect Aragon, LLC; Docket No. 2006062187; The Petitioner voluntarily withdrew its Petition for Declaratory Statement.
  • Phillip Stoller, Perma-Column, Inc.; The request is asking whether the Petitioner’s pre-cast concrete post is subject to product approval pursuant to Rule Chapter 9B-72, F.A.C. It has been assigned the number DCA06-DEC-287.
  • David Levesque.; With regard to whether he is exempt from licensure in performing repairs to spas and hot tubs as outlined in his Petition. Additionally, the Petitioner seeks the Board’s Definitions of “spa” and “hot tub”.

• Notices Regarding Bids, Proposals and Purchasing (8)
  • Florida Housing Finance Corporation, Departmental
  • Department of Education, Florida State University
  • Department of Education, University of North Florida
  • Department of Education, University of North Florida
  • Department of Corrections, Departmental
  • Department of Corrections, Departmental
  • Water Management Districts, Suwannee River Water Management District
  • Department of Children and Families, Departmental

• Miscellaneous (22)
  • Agency for Health Care Administration, Certificate of Need
  • Department of Education, State Board of Education
  • Department of Environmental Protection, Departmental
  • Department of Environmental Protection, Departmental
  • Department of Environmental Protection, Departmental
  • Department of Environmental Protection, Departmental
  • Department of Legal Affairs, Division of Victim Services and Criminal Justice Programs
  • Department of Law Enforcement, Departmental
  • Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles, Division of Motor Vehicles
  • Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles, Division of Motor Vehicles
  • Department of 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
  • Agency for Health Care Administration, Health Facility and Agency Licensing
  • Department of Health, Board of Nursing
  • Department of Health, Board of Nursing
  • Department of Health, Board of Optometry
  • Department of Financial Services, OIR - Insurance Regulation
  • Department of Financial Services, FSC - Financial Institution Regulation