• Proposed Rules (4)
  • The purpose and effect of the rule is to implement, as part of the electronic code modification form, a statutory amendment adopted in 2011. Ch. 2011-222, Laws of Florida, amended ss. 553.73(7)(g), F.S. so that it now requires three additional pieces of information to be collected from people proposing amendments to the Florida Building Code. The rule also implements other improvements necessary to enhance the user’s interface with the code modification module. The modifications thereto are available via the Commission’s website, www.floridabuilding.org.
  • The purpose and effect of the proposed rules is to set forth the criteria to be followed by amateur sanctioning organizations during pre-match physicals of amateurs.
  • The purpose and effect of this new rule is to implement Section 311.101, F.S., to provide eligibility criteria and a process for requesting funding under the Intermodal Logistics Center Infrastructure Support Program.
  • This rulemaking action implements s. 497.167(10), Florida Statutes. Pursuant to authority vested in the Board of Funeral, Cemetery and Consumer Services under s. 497.167(10), the Board has determined license application processing procedures under which certain specified categories of license applications identified in the rule are not required to come before the Board, and may, under conditions specified in the proposed rule, be approved by the Division of Funeral, Cemetery and Consumer Services. This proposed rule was approved by the Board of Funeral, Cemetery, and Consumer Services at its monthly meeting on 10-4-12.

• Notices of Changes, Corrections and Withdrawals (2)
  • Low-Performing Provider; Voluntary Prekindergarten Education Program Improvement Plan and Implementation; First Year Probation, Low-Performing Provider; Voluntary Prekindergarten Education Program Second Year Probation, Low-Performing Provider; Removal From Voluntary Prekindergarten Education Program Eligibility
  • Immunization Requirements: Public and Nonpublic Schools, Grades Preschool, Kindergarten Through 12, and Adult Education Classes

• Petitions and Dispositions Regarding Rule Variance or Waiver (4)
  • On January 16, 2013 the Division of Hotels and Restaurants received a Petition for an Emergency Variance for Subparagraph 3-305.11(A)(2), 2009 FDA Food Code, Paragraph 3-305.14, 2009 FDA Food Code, Paragraph 6-202.15, 2009 FDA Food Code, Paragraph 6-202.16, 2009 FDA Food Code, Paragraph 61C-4.010(1), Florida Administrative Code, and Paragraph 61C-4.010(6), Florida Administrative Code from Polly and The Food Angel located in North Miami. The above referenced F.A.C. addresses the requirement for proper handling and dispensing of food. They are requesting to dispense bulk potentially hazardous foods other than frankfurters from an open air mobile food dispensing vehicle. The Petition for this variance was published in Vol. 39/14 on January 22, 2013. The Order for this Petition was signed on January 28, 2013 and after a complete review of the variance request, the Division finds that the application of this Rule will create a financial hardship to the food service establishment. Furthermore, the Division finds that the Petitioner meets the burden of demonstrating that the underlying statute has been achieved by the Petitioner ensuring that each pan within the steam table is properly covered with an individual lid; the steam table is enclosed within a cabinet with tight-fitting doors, and is protected by an air curtain installed and operated according to the manufacturer’s specifications that protects against flying vermin or other environmental contaminants; all steam table foods must be properly reheated for hot holding at approved commissaries and held hot at the proper minimum temperature per the parameters of the currently adopted FDA Food Code; and steam table food is to be dispensed by the operator with no customer self-service. The Petitioner shall also strictly adhere to the operating procedures and copies of the variance and operating procedures are to be present on the MFDV during all periods of operation.
  • On January 17, 2013 the Division of Hotels and Restaurants received a Petition for an Emergency Variance for Paragraph 61C-4.010(7) Florida Administrative Code and Paragraph 61C-4.010(6), Florida Administrative Code from El Palacio Del Raspado located in Miami. The above referenced F.A.C. addresses the requirement that at least one accessible bathroom be provided for use by customers. They are requesting to share the bathrooms located within an adjacent establishment under a different ownership for use by customers only. The Petition for this variance was published in Vol. 39/14 on January 22, 2013. The Order for this Petition was signed on January 28, 2013 and after a complete review of the variance request, the Division finds that the application of this Rule will create a financial hardship to the food service establishment. Furthermore, the Division finds that the Petitioner meets the burden of demonstrating that the underlying statute has been achieved by the Petitioner ensuring the bathrooms located within Cocibolca Transfer are maintained in a clean and sanitary manner and are provided with cold running water under pressure, soap, approved hand drying devices, and are available during all hours of operation. The Petitioner shall also ensure directional signage is installed within or outside the establishment clearly stating the location of the bathrooms. If the ownership of Cocibolca Transfer (Armando Castillo) changes, an updated, signed agreement for use of the bathroom facilities is required immediately.
  • Lisa Baker, seeking a variance or waiver of Rule 64B4-3.0085(4), F.A.C., which requires that experience obtained under the supervision of the new qualified supervisor will not count toward completion of the experience requirement until the registered intern has received board approval of their new qualified supervisor.
  • waiver from The Helm Condominium Association, Inc., Application No. 12-1218-1M, for utilization of Works or Lands of the District known as the C-17 Canal for an existing electrical service meter to remain within the north right of way of C-17 top of bank, located at the rear of 753 Hummingbird Lane, North Palm Beach, Section 17, Township 42 South, Range 43 East, Palm Beach County. The petition seeks relief from Rules 40E-6.011(4) & (6), Fla. Admin. Code, which governs placement of permanent & semi-permanent above-ground structures within 40’ of top of canal bank within Works or Lands of the District.

• Notices of Meetings, Workshops and Public Hearings (12)
  • The Projects and Land Committee will discuss agenda items, followed by committee recommendations to be approved by the full Governing Board. One or more Governing Board member may attend and participate in the meetings by means of communications media technology.; Monday, Feb. 11, 2013, 10 a.m., Projects & Land Committee site visit.; Starting location: SJRWMD Sunnyhill Restoration Area The Blue House 19561 SE Hwy 42 Umatilla, FL 32784 Phone: 352-821-1043 Website & map location viewable at: http://www.floridaswater.com (from home page click on “Contact Us” and then “District Offices”) The location of the site visit may be changed due to inclement weather or other unforeseen circumstances. Notice of such change will be available by contacting: St. Johns River Water Management District, Attention: Heather Barnes, 4049 Reid Street, Palatka, FL 32177, via email at hbarnes@sjrwmd.com or by phone at 386-329-4347 or 386-937-9717. DATE AND TIME: Tuesday, Feb. 12, 2013, 9 a.m., Projects & Land Committee business meeting. PLACE: SJRWMD Headquarters 4049 Reid St. Palatka, FL 32177
  • Discussion and consideration of District business including regulatory and non-regulatory matters. Staff may recommend approval of external amendments which affect the adopted budget. NOTE: One or more Governing Board members may attend and participate in the meetings by means of communications media technology. ; Tuesday, Feb. 12, 2013, 9 a.m., Projects and Land Committee; 9:15 a.m., Chair’s meeting; 10 a.m., Finance, Administration and Audit Committee; 11 a.m., Regulatory Committee followed by Governing Board meeting.; District Headquarters, 4049 Reid Street (Hwy 100 West), Palatka, FL 32177.
  • This is a meeting of the State Consumer Health Information and Policy Advisory Council to which all interested parties are invited. The purpose is 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.; Friday, March 15, 2013, 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.; Agency for Health Care Administration, Conference Room “A”, 2727 Mahan Drive, Tallahassee, Florida. Any person interested in participating by telephone may dial 1 (888) 670-3525, Participant Code: 3875036751. If you have any difficulty accessing the teleconference, please call the Florida Center’s main number at (850) 412-3730.
  • Initiative Meeting and 2013 Voting Member/Officer Selection.; Monday, February 11, 2013. 12pm. 2013 Loxahatchee River Preservation Initiative Meeting; Jupiter Emergency Operations Center, 3133 Washington Street, Jupiter FL 33458.
  • A Notice of Proposed Rule for Rule 19-8.029, F.A.C., Insurer Reporting Requirements and Rule 19-8.030, F.A.C., Insurer Responsibilities, was published on January 24, 2013, providing the public with 21 days from that date to request a rule hearing. If a rule hearing is timely requested, the Advisory Council will meet by conference call on February 18, 2013, to review comments made by the public at the rule hearing. In addition, other general business of the Council may be addressed.; February 18, 2013, 1:00 p.m. (ET) until conclusion of meeting.; Persons wishing to participate may dial (888) 670-3525 and enter conference code 7135858151.
  • General Business of the district.; February 13, 2013; March 13, 2013; April 10, 2013; May 8, 2013; June 12, 2013; July 10, 2013; August 14, 2013; September 11, 2013; October 9, 2013; November 13, 2013,5:00 p.m.; 2121 North State Road 7, Margate, FL 33063
  • FDOT will add sidewalks to both sides of US 41 and add street lighting to the east side of the road within the project limits. The improvements require acquisition of additional right-of-way to accommodate proposed sidewalks and lighting, although existing access to properties will not change. The department sent notices to all property owners and interested people located at least 300 feet on either side of US 41 within the project limits. Project information is available for public review from January 17, 2013 to February 18, 2013 at South Manatee Branch Library, 6081 26th Street West in Bradenton, Florida and FDOT District One Headquarters, 801 North Broadway Avenue in Bartow, Florida. The hearing is developed in compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and related statutes. Public participation is solicited without regard to race, color, national origin, age, sex, religion, disability or family status. In two design projects separate from this one, FDOT is replacing traffic signals and pedestrian crossing signals and adding ramps at the US 41/Bayshore Gardens Parkway and US 41/60th Avenue West intersections. FDOT will have information available at the hearing about these projects for interested members of the public. ; Thursday, February 7, 2013, open house starting at 6 p.m., formal presentation at 7 p.m.; Ramada Waterfront Sarasota, 7150 North Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, Florida
  • To discuss general business of the Governor's Commission on Jobs for Floridians with Disabilities pursuant to Executive Order 11-161.; February 8, 2013, 9:00 a.m.; USF St. Petersburg, 200 6th Avenue South, St. Petersburg, FL 33701
  • Florida Municipal Construction Insurance Trust general meeting conducted through the use of communications media technology, as authorized by section 163.01(18), Florida Statutes. Persons interested in attending may do so in person at the Intercontinental Hotel Tampa, 4860 West Kennedy Blvd., Tampa, FL 33609, where a communications media technology facility will be located.; Thursday, March 14, 2013, 2:00 p.m.; Intercontinental Hotel Tampa, 4860 West Kennedy Blvd., Tampa, FL 33609.
  • Florida Municipal Insurance Trust general meeting conducted through the use of communications media technology, as authorized by section 163.01(18), Florida Statutes. Persons interested in attending may do so in person at the Intercontinental Hotel Tampa, 4860 West Kennedy Blvd., Tampa, FL 33609, where a communications media technology facility will be located.; Friday, March 15, 2013, 8:30 a.m.; Intercontinental Hotel Tampa
  • The Southwest Florida Regional Ecosystem Restoration Plan Work Group comprised of members of the Charlotte Harbor National Estuary Program’s Management Conference, the Sarasota Estuary Program’s Management Conference and the Tampa Bay Estuary Program’s Management Conference will develop initial project ranking recommendations for the Southwest Florida Regional Ecosystem Restoration Plan.; Monday February 11, 9 am to 5 pm.; 1001 Sarasota Center Blvd., Sarasota, FL Conference Room #10
  • The Able Trust (Florida Endowment Foundation for Vocational Rehabilitation) will hold its quarterly Board of Directors meeting. The agenda will include review of financial reports, grant recommendations to assist in creating successful employment opportunities for persons with disabilities; reviewing committee reports; and other business that may come before the organization.; Friday, March 8, 2013, 12:00-4:30 p.m. (EST); Rosen Shingle Creek Hotel, 9939 Universal Blvd., Orlando, FL 32819

• Notices of Petitions and Dispositions Regarding Declaratory Stat (1)
  • Warren W. Schaefer, P.E. of W.W. Schaefer Engineering & Consulting, P.A.; The petition was granted, and in response to Petitioner's three factual situations regarding safety glazing requirements in insulated glass for large missile impact rated windows the answers were: For a window as stated in Case 1, the casement window in question must meet the requirements of both section 2410.2(2) and section 2411.1.11 Florida Building Code, Building. This means that the window in question must be of sufficient strength to resist the small missile impact applications as outlined in Chapter 16 (HVHZ) and must have an Exterior lite that is safety glazed. For a window as stated in Case 2, the exterior fixed window in question must meet the requirements of both section 2411.4.3 and section 2411.1.11 of the Florida Building Code, Building. This means that in addition to meeting the requirements of Section 2411.1.11, the window in question must also comply with the safety glazing requirements of Section 2411.4.3 as applicable. For a door as stated in Case 3, the door in question must meet the requirements of both section 2411.4.3 and section 2411.1.11 of the Florida Building Code, Building. This means that in addition to meeting the requirements of Section 2411.1.11, the door in question must also comply with the safety glazing requirements of Section 2411.4.3 as applicable.

• Notices Regarding Bids, Proposals and Purchasing (2)
  • Department of Veterans' Affairs, Departmental
  • Other Agencies and Organizations, Early Learning Coalition of Broward County, Inc.

• Miscellaneous (1)
  • Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles, Division of Motor Vehicles