- Proposed Rules (7)
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Section 626.207(8), F.S., requires the Department to adopt rules establishing specific penalties against licensees for violations of Section 626.621 F.S. The proposed rule sets forth the penalties for violations of subsections 626.621(13) and (14), F.S.
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The purpose and effect of this new rule is to establish the criteria and procedures the department will use to issue, and revoke master school identification numbers and to set forth the responsibilities of the school districts in this area. Master school identification numbers are necessary to maintain and report education records, enforce and support education accountability, support the distribution of funds to school districts and school district financial reports, and to assist the commissioner in carrying out the duties specified in Sections 1001.10 and 1001.11, F.S.
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The purpose of this rule amendment is to revise Next Generation Sunshine State Standards for mathematics, English language arts, social studies, the arts, health education, physical education, gifted education and special skills, including core content connectors. The effect will be the proposed adoption of the Next Generation Sunshine State Standards in mathematics, English language arts, social studies, the arts, health education, physical education, gifted education and special skills, including core content connectors.
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The purpose of this proposed amendment is to revise course requirements for each course contained in the “2013-2014 Course Code Directory and Instructional Personnel Assignments” and “2014-2015 Course Code Directory and Instructional Personnel Assignments” for grades K-12/ Adult, Basic Education. The effect will be the proposed adoption of the 2013-2014 and 2014-2015 course descriptions which will include English language arts, mathematics, literacy, mathematical practices, and health education standards as appropriate for each grade level and area content area.
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The purpose of this proposed amendment is to revise course requirements for each course contained in the “2013-2014 Course Code Directory and Instructional Personnel Assignments” for grades PK-12 Exceptional Student Education. The effect will be the proposed adoption of the 2013-2014 course descriptions which will include special skills, literacy, mathematical practices, and health education standards as appropriate for each grade level and content area.
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The purpose of this rule amendment is to update the “Course Code Directory and Instructional Personnel Assignments” by which school districts receive Florida Education Finance Program (FEFP) funding. The effect will be an updated directory of courses for students to take to earn credit toward high school graduation.
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Update adopted ASTM International quality specifications for motor fuels; eliminate individualized volatility specifications for gasoline/ethanol blends as they are now incorporated into ASTM International specifications, which are adopted in rule; allow provisions for base fuels to not meet selected specifications before blending, but require them to meet those specifications after blending with ethanol; amend maximum vapor pressure requirements for gasoline products sold in selected Florida counties to be consistent with changes being made by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection and the Environmental Protection Agency; update rule sections to reflect current versions of referenced Department forms; adopt specifications for compressed natural gas (CNG) and liquefied natural gas (LNG) when used as motor fuels; adopt blending specifications for gasoline-ethanol blends containing between 10 and 15 percent ethanol; and adopt quality specifications for gasoline blended with butanol.
- Petitions and Dispositions Regarding Rule Variance or Waiver (3)
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Orlando Breeze Resort. Petitioner seeks a variance of the requirements of ASME A17.1b, Section 2.20.1, 2.18.5.1, 2.20.4, 2.20.5 and 2.20.9 as adopted by 61C-5.001(1)(a), Florida Administrative Code that requires steel ropes of a minimum diameter of 9.5 mm which poses a significant economic/financial hardship. Any interested person may file comments within 14 days of the publication of this notice with Mark Boutin, Bureau of Elevator Safety, 1940 North Monroe Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-1013 (VW2014-008).
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On January 16, 2014 the Division issued an order. The Final Order was in response to a Petition for an emergency Variance from Hyatt Place Daytona Beach Oceanfront, filed January 6, 2014, and advertised on January 9, 2014 in Vol. 40, No. 06, of the Florida Administrative Register. No comments were received in response to the petition. The Final Order on the Petition for Variance grants the Petitioner a variance from Rule 2.2.2.5 ASME A17.1b, 2009 edition, as adopted by Rule 61C-5.001(1)(a) Florida Administrative Code that requires upgrading the elevators sump and pump operation because the Petitioner has demonstrated that the purpose of the underlying statute has been met and that Petitioner would suffer a substantial hardship if required to comply with this rule (VW2014-004).
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On January 16, 2014 the Division issued an order. The Final Order was in response to a Petition for an emergency Variance from North Trail RV, filed January 3, 2014, and advertised on January 9, 2014 in Vol. 40, No. 06, of the Florida Administrative Register. No comments were received in response to the petition. The Final Order on the Petition for Variance grants the Petitioner a variance from Rule 2.20.4, 2.18.5.1 and 8.11.2.1.3(cc)(1)&(3) ASME A17.1b, 2009 edition, as adopted by Rule 61C-5.001(1)(a) Florida Administrative Code that requires steel ropes of a minimum diameter of 9.5 mm because the Petitioner has demonstrated that the purpose of the underlying statute has been met and that Petitioner would suffer a substantial hardship if required to comply with this rule (VW2014-002).
- Notices of Meetings, Workshops and Public Hearings (21)
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Docket No. 130210-WS- Application for staff-assisted rate case in Polk County by CHC VII, Ltd.
The purpose of the meeting is 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. For questions, contact Commission staff, Pete Lester at 850-413-6467.
; Tuesday, February 4, 2014 at 5:00 p.m.; Chain of Lakes Complex
Poolside Room
210 Cypress Gardens Blvd. SW
Winter Haven, Fl 33800
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Docket No. 130211-WS – Application for staff-assisted rate case in Polk County by S.V. Utilities, Ltd.
The purpose of the meeting is 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.; Wednesday, February 5, 2014 at 6:00 p.m.; Chain of Lakes Complex- Poolside Room
210 Cypress Gardens Blvd.
Winter Haven, Florida 33880
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The Advisory Committee to the Florida Department of Children and Families for the Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing will meet to commence its responsibilities as outlined in the Settlement Agreement between the Florida Department of Children and Families and the US Department of Health and Human Services. The meeting will be held in Pensacola, FL on February 6, 2014 and is open to the public from 9:00 AM - 2:30 PM and is open for public comments from 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM.
This meeting is accessible by Communication Access Realtime (CART) via the internet at: http://www.streamtext.net/player?event=DCFHHS
Conference call: 1 (888) 670-3525; Conference code: 9688330209
Sign Language Interpreters will be provided free of charge.
; February 6, 2014, 9:00AM; Hilton Garden Inn Pensacola Airport/Medical Center – 1144 Airport Boulevard, Pensacola, FL 32504
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The District will solicit comments and input to support development of an update to the Region III Regional Water Supply Plan. As the District’s recent Water Supply Assessment concluded that regional water supply planning should continue for Bay County, the District is updating the regional water supply plan per section 373.709, F.S. This workshop will provide an opportunity for water supply utilities, local government planners and the public to ask questions and provide comments and recommendations. The workshop will also include water supply development project and funding options.; January 29, 2014 2:00 p.m. CT (Technical Workshop)
January 29, 2014 5:30 p.m. CT (Public Workshop); Gulf Coast State College, Gibson Lecture hall, Student Union East, 5230 West US Highway 98, Panama City, Florida 32401
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Presentation of the proposed unit management plan updates for Lake Kissimmee State Park and Allen David Broussard Catfish Creek Preserve State Park.; January 29, 2014, 7:00 p.m. EST; Lake Wales High School Auditorium, 1 Highlander Way, Lake Wales, Florida 33853
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Presentation and discussion of the proposed unit management plan updates for Lake Kissimmee State Park and Allen David Broussard Catfish Creek Preserve State Park with the advisory group members.; January 30, 2014, 9:00 a.m. EST; The Lake Wales Public Library, 290 Cypress Garden Lane, Lake Wales, Florida 33853.
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The purpose of the forum is to gather identified stakeholders in the home construction, aging-in-place, home healthcare industries, and the aging network, to discuss the needs of Florida elders and the solutions that aging-in-place initiatives present.; Tuesday, March 11, 2014, from 7:45 a.m. to 3:15 p.m.; University of South Florida, Sarasota-Manatee Selby Auditorium, 8350 N. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, FL 34243.
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General Business of the Commission’s Board of Directors; January 27, 2014, 12:30 P.M.; Via conference call. This special meeting of the Commission will be conducted through the use of communications media technology, as authorized by section 163.01(18), Florida Statutes. Persons desiring to attend the meeting may do so by conference call which may be in listen-only mode during Commission deliberations and action, or at other times not designated for public comment. A copy of the agenda, conference-call dial-in instructions, and directions to the location of the hosting facility designated for public use of communications media technology (conference call) for this meeting may be obtained from the agency contact listed below. Any one not having access to a telephone will be entitled to use the telephone facilities located in Room 100, Clerk of the Circuit Court – Leon County, 301 South Monroe Street, Tallahassee, FL, 32301.
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To discuss general business of the Governor's Commission on Jobs for Floridians with Disabilities pursuant to Executive Order 11-161.; January 28, 2014, 2:00 p.m.; (1-888-670-3525) Conference Code: 2788708683
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64B16-26.2034, 64B16-26.1031, 64B16-26.351, 64B16-26.601, 64B16-26.603, 64B16-27.210, 64B16-27.300, 64B16-27.800, 64B16-27.851, 64B16-28.2021, 64B16-28.503, 64B16-28.605.; Tuesday, February 11, 2014, 9:00-11:00a.m.; The Florida Hotel & Conference Center, 1500 Sand Lake Road, Orlando, FL 32809, (407)859-1500.
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Electronic submission of prehospital patient care records; February 6, 2014, at 1:00 p.m.; Florida Department of Health in Alachua County, 224 SE 24th Street Conference Room A, Gainesville FL 32641
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The purpose of this rule development workshop is to gather input regarding a possible requirement of having acute care hospitals submit trauma care data to the department; Thursday, February 6, 2014 at 9 am; Florida Department of Health in Alachua County, 224 SE 24th Street Conference Room A, Gainesville FL 32641
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Diabetes Advisory Council quarterly business meeting. A copy of the agenda may be obtained by contacting M.R. Street (contact information above).
Pursuant to the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act, any person requiring special accommodations to participate in this meeting is asked to advise the agency at least five days before the meeting by contacting M.R. Street (contact information above). If you are hearing or speech impaired, please contact the agency using the Florida Relay Service, 1(800) 955-8771 (TDD) or 1(800) 955-8770 (Voice).
If any person decides to appeal any decision made by the Council with respect to any matter considered at this meeting, 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.
For more information, contact M.R. Street (contact information above).
; January 28, 2014, 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m; Tallahassee, Florida
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DEP is holding a public meeting to present the updated Upper Ocklawaha Basin Management Action Plan. The meeting is open to the public. The January 2014 version of the Upper Ocklawaha Basin Management Action Plan will be discussed at this meeting. The Upper Ocklawaha Basin Management Action Plan was first adopted in 2007 to address nutrient problems in Lake Harris, Lake Griffin, Lake Yale, Lake Eustis, Trout Lake, Lake Beauclair, Lake Dora, Lake Carlton, Palatlakaha River, and Lake Apopka. The plan is being updated and is expected to be readopted in 2014.; January 29, 2014, 5:30 p.m.; Lake County Board of County Commissioners Board Chamber, 315 West Main Street, Tavares, FL 32778.
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Medical Care Advisory Committee meeting to include breakout sessions for the following Subcommittees:
• Managed Long-term Care
• HIV/AIDS
• Children, Including Safeguards and Performance Measures Related to Foster Children
• Dental Care for Children
• Behavioral Health/Substance Use Disorder Services
; January 28, 2014 from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.; AHCA Headquarters, 2727 Mahan Drive in Tallahassee, Conference Room F
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Rule 64B16-27.700, Rule 64B16-27.797, USP on Compounding, The Drug Quality & Security Act (H.R. 3204), and Senate Bill 7008.; Monday, February 10, 2014, 2:00p.m.; The Florida Hotel & Conference Center
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Old and New Business; January 30, 2014, 9:00 a.m.; Florida State Fairgrounds
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general business of the committee. This meeting will be available by conference call also. If you would like to participate in the call, please contact Rebecca Sammons at 850.521.0500 ext. 114 at least 48 hours prior to the date of the meeting. The call in number is 888-392-4560 (you will need to contact Ms. Sammons for the participant code).; February 3, 2014 at 2pm (EST) or soon thereafter; Florida Board of Professional Engineers
2639 North Monroe St.
Building B-112
Tallahassee, FL 32303
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Purpose of the meeting is to give the general public an opportunity to provide input/comment on the application of North Florida Regional Medical Center to be designated as a Baker Act Receiving Facility.; February 3, 2014, 10 a.m. - noon; Department of Children and Families, 1000 NE 16th Avenue Bldg. I Gainesville, Fl 32601
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For cases previously heard by the panel.; Tuesday, February 4, 2014, commencing at 1:00 p.m., at meet me number (888) 670-3525, participate code 9238150597.; Department of Health, 4042 Bald Cypress Way, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-3257.
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A public meeting to present the Orange Creek Basin Management Action Plan will be held on January 28 in Gainesville at Gainesville Regional Utilities Administrative Office. This meeting is open to the public. A draft of the updated Orange Creek Basin Management Action Plan will be presented at this meeting. The Plan was first adopted in 2008 to address bacterial problems in streams and nutrient water quality problems in lakes in the Orange Creek Basin. It is undergoing revision and will be proposed for readoption in 2014.; January 28, 2014 3:00 p.m.; Gainesville Regional Utilities, Multi-purpose Room, 301 SE 4th Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32601