- Petitions and Dispositions Regarding Rule Variance or Waiver (6)
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Lake Gibson Village. Petitioner seeks an emergency permanent variance of the requirements of ASME A17.1b, Section 2.15.9, as adopted by 61C-5.001(1), Florida Administrative Code that requires upgrading the elevators platform guards which poses a significant economic/financial hardship. Any interested person may file comments within 5 days of the publication of this notice with Michelle Comingore, Bureau of Elevator Safety, 1940 North Monroe Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-1013 (VW2016-006).
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This matter came before the Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (Department) by Petitioner, Crystale Reason, seeking a variance from or waiver of Rule 15C-21.001, Florida Administrative Code, filed on October 20, 2015, and published in the Florida Administrative Register on October 26, 2015, Vol. 41, No. 208. The Department has carefully considered the Petition and finds that the Petition fails to demonstrate that, if a variance or waiver is provided, the requirements of the Florida Statutes have or will be achieved by other means by the Petitioner and that the application of the rule creates a substantial hardship or violates principles of fairness. Therefore, the Petition must be denied.
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variance or waiver from City of Pompano Beach. The petitioner requested a variance or waiver from Rule 62-610.475 (4), F.A.C., which prohibits the direct application of reuse water on edible crops that are not to be cooked, peeled or thermally processed before consumption. The Petitioner, City of Pompano Beach offices are located 100 West Atlantic Blvd., Pompano Beach, FL. The request applies to the City’s reuse system.The petition has been assigned OGC Case No. 15-1690 and File No. FLA013581. Any interested person or agency may submit written comments on the petition within 14 days after publication of this notice.
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a permanent waiver of Rule 11B-35.0011(1) and (1)(h), F.A.C. by Mark Tawney, Principal and Vice President of Industrial/Organizational Solutions, Inc. (IOS) on behalf of examinees taking the IOS Criminal Justice Basic Abilities Test (CJBAT) for law enforcement between June 1, 2010 and February 1, 2016. Petitioner wishes to permanently waive that portion of the rule that states: (1) Basic Abilities Test. To comply with Section 943.17(1)(g), F.S., applicants who apply for entry into a Commission-approved Basic Recruit Training Program after January 1, 2002, shall obtain a passing score on a Commission-approved Basic Abilities Test (BAT) for the law enforcement or correctional disciplines, prior to entering a program. The BAT shall be administered in the state of Florida. (h) A passing score on a Commission-approved Basic Abilities Test is valid four years from the date of the test. Petitioner states a review by the U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Civil Rights (OCR) found the relative pass rates for Black and Hispanic examinees fell within the criteria for adverse impact in all available law enforcement BATs. Petitioner states that it could make its adverse impact rate comparable to that of other tests by decreasing its cut score from 79% to 70%. Petitioner states that without the waiver, Criminal Justice Standards and Training staff would not be able to offer retroactive reparative remedies suggested by the OCR. Petitioner states that the purpose of Section 943.1791)(g), F.S. will be achieved if the waiver is granted.
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a temporary waiver of Rule 11B-35.002(2)(a), F.A.C. Jeffrey T. Beasley, Inspector General, Florida Department of Corrections on behalf of Eric Sewell. Petitioner wishes to permanently waive that portion of the rule that states: Within four years of the beginning date of a Commission-approved Basic Recruit Training Program, an individual shall successfully complete the program, achieve a passing score on the applicable State Officer Certification Examination (SOCE) pursuant to Rule 11B-30.0062, F.A.C., and gain employment and certification as an officer. Petitioner states Eric Sewell applied for employment with the DOC in September 2015 and was given an offer of conditional employment. Petitioner states that Mr. Sewell’s four year window to gain employment ran on January 9, 2015. Petitioner states that Mr. Sewell is a highly qualified candidate and would be an asset to the DOC. Petitioner states that Mr. Sewell will suffer a significant financial impact if the waiver is not granted. Petitioner states that the purpose of Section 943.17, F.S. will be achieved if the waiver is granted.
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That it has issued an order on January 15, 2016, granting Citrus County Utilities, Point O’ Woods Wastewater Treatment Facility (WWTF) Petition for a Variance. The Petition was received on October 20, 2015. Notice of receipt of this Petition was published in the Florida Administrative Register on October 30, 2015. The petition requested a variance from Rule 62-610.462(3), F.A.C., to reduce the minimum operator staffing requirements from 6 hours per day for 7 days per week to 3 hours per days for 5 days per week and 1 hour visits on each weekend day. No public comment was received. The Order, file number FLA011893-006-DWF, granted the Petition to Rule 62-610.462(3), F.A.C., based on a showing that Petitioner demonstrated that a strict application of the rule would result in substantial hardship to Petitioner because Petitioner demonstrated that the purpose of the underlying statute will be or has been achieved by other means.
- Notices of Meetings, Workshops and Public Hearings (13)
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Ongoing Collier County Alliance business.; Calendar year 2016 at 12 noon
January 25; March 21; May 16; July 18; September 19; November 21; Collier County Government Complex
3301 Tamiami Trail East, Building L, 5th Floor, Naples, FL
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The Promotion and Development of Sports in the State of Florida. The Florida Sports Foundation operates under Florida's Public Records Law and all public comments are structured under those guidelines.; Friday, February 19, 2016, 12:30 PM; Embassy Suites- Fort Myers-Estero, FL
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Regular meeting of the Heartland Regional Transportation Planning Organization (HRTPO).; February 3, 2016, 10:00 a.m.; Highlands County Commission Board Room
600 South Commerce Avenue
Sebring, FL 33875
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The proposed ordinance amends the City’s Code of Ordinance regulating industry practices with respect to installation of personal wireless service facilities in the public rights-of-way.; March 1, 2016, 7:00 PM; City of Ormond Beach Commission Chambers
22 S. Beach Street
Ormond Beach, FL 32174
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VETERAN’S COMMITTEE CALL: This conference call will address the committees’ continued development of policy recommendations and work tasks to address the Council’s Annual Report on recommendations to end veteran’s homelessness in Florida.; January 20, 2016, 10:00 a.m.; Toll free: 1-888-670-3525 / Enter participant code: 701-539-8451 then #
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Subject: Enterprise Florida Board & Stakeholder Meetings:
The following meetings will discuss on-going issues, deliberate new issues and consider other matters.
January 28th
– Florida International Trade Partnership Meeting
10:00 am – 11:30 am – Turnbull – FSU Conference Center, Room 114
(Call-In#: 1-800-501-8979, Access Code: 8083668#)
– Board Finance & Compensation Committee Meeting
11:00 pm – 1:00 pm – Residence Inn Tallahassee, The Seminole Room
(Call In #: 800-501-8979; Access Code: 9565631#)
– Board Legislative Policy Committee Meeting
12:30 pm – 1:30 pm – Turnbull – FSU Conference Center, Room 214
(Call In #: 1-800-501-8979; Access Code: 2986630#)
– Board Executive Committee Meeting
1:30 pm – 2:30 pm – Turnbull – FSU Conference Center, Room 114
(Call In #: 1-800-501-8979; Access Code: 8344260#)
– Stakeholder Council Meeting
2:00 pm – 4:00 pm – Turnbull – FSU Conference Center, Room 103
(Call-In#: 1-877-402-9753, Access Code: 6423569#)
January 29th
– Board Education & Workforce Talent Task Force Meeting
7:00 am – 8:00 am – Residence Inn Tallahassee, The Seminole Room
(Call-In# 800-501-8979; Access Code: 9565602#)
– Enterprise Florida Board of Directors Meeting
8:15 am – 11:30 am – Turnbull – FSU Conference Center, Room 108
(Call In #: 1-877-402-9753; Access Code: 6423569#)
– Enterprise Florida Marketing Presentation
11:30 am – 1:00 pm – Turnbull – FSU Conference Center, Room 108
(Call In #: 1-877-402-9753; Access Code: 6423569#)
; Thursday, January 28th – Friday, January 29th, 2016; August B. Turnbull III, Florida State University Conference Center
555 West Pensacola Street
Tallahassee, Florida 32306
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Residence Inn Tallahassee – Universities at the Capitol
600 W Gaines Street
Tallahassee, FL 32304
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To consider those matters ready for decision.
LEGAL AUTHORITY AND JURISDICTION: Chapters 120, 350, 364, 366, and 367, F.S.
Persons who may be affected by Commission action on certain items on the conference agenda may be allowed to address the Commission, either informally or by oral argument, when those items are taken up for discussion at the conference, pursuant to Rules 25 22.0021 and 25 22.0022, F.A.C.
The Florida Public Service Commission Conference’s Notice, Agenda, related documents, and contact information may be obtained from www.floridapsc.com. Persons needing ADA accommodation to participate should contact the FPSC at least five days prior to the conference via 1-800-955-8770 (Voice) or 1-800-955-8771 (TDD) Florida Relay Service.
*Changes to this notice will be published at the earliest practicable time on the Commission’s Web site.
; February 2, 2016, at 9:30 a.m.; Betty Easley Conference Center, 4075 Esplanade Way, Room 148, Tallahassee, Florida
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To discuss and make decisions on matters which affect the operation of the Commission.
Internal Affairs Agendas and Florida Public Service Commission’s contact information may be obtained from www.floridapsc.com. Persons needing ADA accommodation to participate should contact the FPSC at least five days prior to the conference via 1-800-955-8770 (Voice) or 1-800-955-8771 (TDD) Florida Relay Service.
*Changes to this notice will be published at the earliest practicable time on the Commission’s Web site.
; February 23, 2016, 9:30 a.m.; Gerald L. Gunter Building, 2540 Shumard Oak Boulevard, Room 105, Tallahassee, Florida
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This meeting was previously noticed for January 20, 2016. That meeting date has been changed to January 28th, 2016 at the same times. General BARC issues will be addressed.; January 28, 2016 1:30 p.m. and 3:00 p.m.; West Florida Regional Planning Council 4081 E. Olive Road Ste. A Pensacola, FL 32514
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To solicit comments on management of the Ralph E. Simmons State Forest. Comments may be presented orally or in writing at the hearing.; Tuesday, February 2, 2016 at 5:00 pm; Florida Forest Service, Jacksonville District Office
7247 Big Oaks Road
Bryceville, Florida 32009
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Regular agenda items for presentation to the Board of Supervisors, Ag Lab Report, MIL Report, and District Projects.; Thursday, January 21, 2016
9:30 a.m.; USDA Florida City Service Center
1450 N. Krome Ave. #102
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Legislation before the 2016 Florida Legislature effecting the Florida Building Commission.; Monday, January 26, 2016, 10:00 a.m.; Meetings to be conducted using communications media technology: webinar and/or teleconference for audio only.
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This meeting will be held to discuss the daily functions and activities of the Commission.; Tuesday, January 26, 2016 at 10:00 AM EST.; Call 1 (888) 670-3525 and when prompted, enter passcode 9988442611, followed by the # key.