- Proposed Rules (4)
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To make principal forgiveness funding available to more communities and to make the rule more consistent with the Clean Water State Revolving Fund rule, Chapter 62-503, F.A.C.
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This is a substantial rewording of the rules to remove unused, duplicative, or otherwise unnecessary wording, modify wording to reflect preferred practices, make technical amendments, and provide further clarification and flexibility. These changes improve the state’s ability to provide fair and transparent procurement processes and clarify requirements for state agencies during various stages and types of procurement. Changes also create or modify relevant forms to reflect current practices and statutory requirements.
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The Department intends to amend Rule 65C-16.013, Determination of Maintenance Subsidy Payments, to delete unnecessary and confusing language.
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The purposes of this proposed rule revision are to change the rule title; authorize take, possession, or selling of State-designated Threatened species if such conduct is authorized in a management plan approved by the Commission; and to implement species status changes found warranted by the Commission. The effect of this rule revision is a title that better describes the rule, more clarity on what conduct may be permitted to cause take or possession of State-designated Threatened species, and a listing status for species as found warranted by the Commission.
- Petitions and Dispositions Regarding Rule Variance or Waiver (12)
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an Emergency Variance for Subparagraph 61C-1.004(1)(a), Florida Administrative Code and Paragraph 5-202.11(A), 2009 FDA Food Code from Embajador Colombiano located in Tampa. The above referenced F.A.C. addresses the requirement that each establishment have an approved plumbing system installed to transport potable water and wastewater. They are requesting to utilize holding tanks to provide potable water and to collect wastewater at the handwash sink.
The Division of Hotels and Restaurants will accept comments concerning the Petition for 5 days from the date of publication of this notice. To be considered, comments must be received before 5:00 p.m.
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for variance filed by Harry N. Snyder, OD, FAAO, from Rule 64B13-10.001, F.A.C., regarding Florida license as certified Optometrist. Comments on this petition should be filed with the Board of Optometry, 4052 Bald Cypress Way, Bin #C07, Tallahassee, FL 32399-3255, telephone: (850) 488-0595, or by electronic mail – Anthony.Spivey@flhealth.gov, within 14 days of publication of this notice.
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a variance or waiver.
Petitioner’s Name: Green Swamp Mitigation Bank, LLC
Rule No.: 40D-4.091, F.A.C.
Nature of the rule for which variance or waiver is sought: Variance from the requirements set forth in Appendix 4, Section 9(i)(1) of the Basis of Review for Environmental Resource Permit Applications within the Southwest Florida Water Management District, with respect to the financial responsibility requirements for the perpetual management of the Green Swamp Mitigation Bank under Permit Number 43034641.000
The Petition has been assigned tracking No. 2016060.
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variance or waiver from Section 475.617(3), F.S., filed by Luke Johnson. Petitioner requested a variance or waiver from the requirements of the minimum education and experience prescribed by the rule of the board. Comments on this petition should be filed with Juana Watkins, Executive Director, Florida Real Estate Appraisal Board, 400 West Robinson Street, #N801, Orlando, FL 32801; 850-487-1395, or by electronic mail - Juana.Watkins@myfloridalicense.com, within 14 days of publication of this notice.
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a variance or waiver.
Petitioner’s Name: Hillsborough River Mitigation Bank, LLC
Rule No.: 40D-4.091, F.A.C.
Nature of the rule for which variance or waiver is sought: Variance from the requirements set forth in Appendix 4, Section 9(i)(1) of the Basis of Review for Environmental Resource Permit Applications within the Southwest Florida Water Management District, with respect to the financial responsibility requirements for the perpetual management of the Hillsborough River Mitigation Bank under Permit Number 43034658.000
The Petition has been assigned tracking No. 2016062.
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a variance or waiver.
Petitioner’s Name: Hillsborough River Mitigation Bank, LLC
Rule No.: 62-342.700, F.A.C.
Nature of the rule for which variance or waiver is sought: Variance from the requirements set forth in Section 373.4136, Florida Statutes, and Rule 62-342.700, Florida Administrative Code, with respect to the financial responsibility requirements for the perpetual management of the Hillsborough River Mitigation Bank under Permit Number 43034658.008.
The Petition has been assigned tracking No. 2016059.
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a variance or waiver.
Petitioner’s Name: Withlacoochee Wetland Mitigation Bank, LLC
Rule No.: 40D-4.091, F.A.C.
Nature of the rule for which variance or waiver is sought: Variance from the requirements set forth in Appendix 4, Section 9(i)(1) of the Basis of Review for Environmental Resource Permit Applications within the Southwest Florida Water Management District, with respect to the financial responsibility requirements for the perpetual management of the Withlacoochee Wetland Mitigation Bank under Permit Number 43040545.000.
The Petition has been assigned tracking No. 2016061.
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that on August 15, 2016, an Order was filed on the Petition for Variance or Waiver. The Petition was filed by Fahed Mehyar on July 19, 2016, seeking a variance or waiver from Rule 64B17-3.002(2)(a), F.A.C., which requires a foreign educated applicant have education credentials determined by an appropriate accrediting agency recognized by Commission on Recognition of Postsecondary Accreditation or the United States Department of Education to be equivalent to education requirements for licensure as a physical therapist in the United States. The Notice was published in Volume 42, No. 140, of the Florida Administrative Register, on July 20, 2016. The Board, at its meeting held on August 5, 2016, voted to deny the Petition for Variance or Waiver finding that the Petitioner did not demonstrate a substantial hardship and that application of the rule did not violate the principles of fairness.
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that on August 22, 2016, an Order was filed on the Petition for Variance or Waiver. The Petition was filed by Joseane Estrela Stacy on June 13, 2016, seeking a variance or waiver from Rule 64B17-3.001(3)(b)1.c., F.A.C., which requires a foreign educated applicant have education credentials determined by the Foreign Credentialing Commission on Physical Therapy (FCCPT) to be equivalent to educational requirements for licensure as a physical therapist in the United States. The Notice was published in Volume 42, No. 132, of the Florida Administrative Register, on July 8, 2016. The Board, at its meeting held on August 5, 2016, voted to deny the Petition for Variance or Waiver finding that the Petitioner did not demonstrate a substantial hardship; that application of the rule did not violate the principles of fairness; and that the purpose of the underlying statute was not met.
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that on August 15, 2016, an Order was filed on the Petition for Variance or Waiver. The Petition was filed by Priya Tamhane, on April 27, 2016, seeking a variance or waiver of certain general education requirements for licensure in Florida as a Physical Therapist with examination pursuant to 486.081, Florida Statutes, and Rule 64B17-3.003, F.A.C. Petitioner is foreign educated and licensed in the State of Michigan. The Notice was published in Volume 42, No. 148, of the Florida Administrative Register, on August 1, 2016. The Board’s next scheduled public meeting was scheduled August 4, 2016. Subsection 120.542(8), F.S., provides that a petition not granted or denied within 90 days after receipt of completed petition is deemed approved. The granting of the waiver of Petitioner’s general education course requirements became effective July 27, 2016, by operation of subsection 120.542(8), Florida Statutes.
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that on February 29, 2016, an Order was filed on the Petition for Variance or Waiver. The Petition was filed by Renee Navarro, Jr., on January 13, 2016, seeking a variance or waiver from Rule 64B17-3.003, F.A.C., of the requirement that an applicant for licensure have passed the National Physical Therapy Examination by or on the fifth attempt or be precluded from licensure. The Notice was published in Volume 42, No. 14, of the Florida Administrative Register, on January 22, 2016. The Board, at its meeting held on February 5, 2016, voted to deny the Petition for Variance or Waiver finding that the Petitioner did not demonstrate a substantial hardship; that application of the rule did not violate the principles of fairness; and that the purpose of the underlying statute was not met.
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that on June 8, 2016, an Order was filed on the Petition for Variance or Waiver. The Petition was filed by Ashwini Sheth on April 5, 2016, seeking a variance or waiver from Rule 64B17-3.003, F.A.C., which requires a foreign educated applicant attempting to demonstrate minimum qualifications to submit a certified copy of the credentialing evaluation used by the licensing board of another state. The Notice was published in Volume 42, No. 77, of the Florida Administrative Register, on April 20, 2016. The Board, at its meeting held on May 6, 2016, voted to deny the Petition for Variance or Waiver finding that the Petitioner has failed to demonstrate how the purpose of the underlying statute has been achieved by other means.
- Notices of Meetings, Workshops and Public Hearings (14)
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Regularly scheduled meeting for all Parole, Conditional Release, Conditional Medical Release, Addiction Recovery, Control Release and all other Commission business.; Wednesday November 2, 2016 & Thursday November 3, 2016, 9:00 a.m.; Wednesday November 9, 2016 & Thursday November 10, 2016, 9:00 a.m.; Wednesday November 30, 2016 & Thursday December 1, 2016, 9:00 a.m.; Florida Commission on Offender Review, 4070 Esplanade Way, Tallahassee, FL 32399-2450
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This is a meeting of the Research Review and Advisory Committee. The purpose of this meeting is to discuss and guide current, proposed, and potential future onsite sewage research projects. The focus of this meeting is to discuss what has happened since the Department of Health’s Nitrogen Reduction Strategies Study final legislative report was submitted in December 2015. This may include a discussion on potential changes to Chapter 64E-6, Florida Administrative Code. There will also be a discussion on the Department’s Florida Water Management Inventory, which shows the drinking water source and wastewater disposal method for every built property in the state. Part of this meeting may be accessible via web conference with details to be posted on the Bureau website: http://www.floridahealth.gov/environmental-health/onsite-sewage/research/rrac.html; October 21, 2016 at 9:00 a.m. EDT; Florida Department of Health Southwood Complex
4042 Bald Cypress Way, Conference Room 301
Tallahassee, Florida 32399
Or via conference call / web conference:
Toll free call in number: 1-888-670-3525
Conference code: 8605907413
Website: http://connectpro22543231.adobeconnect.com/rrac_new/
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General Business Meeting.; November 17, 2016 beginning at approximately 8:00 a.m. E.S.T or soon thereafter.
; Homewood Suites, 2987 Apalachee Parkway, Tallahassee, FL 32301
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This webinar is intended to educate local government, tribal, private not-for-profit, and individual owners of historic properties in Florida on available financial programs to assist in disaster recovery.
How to Participate:
Advance registration for webinar participation is required. Register for the webinar by using link: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/8073978143438148610.
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.
At the time of the event, participants may access the webinar by visiting GoToWebinar.com and joining the session using webinar ID: 843-988-411
Participants may use their speakers and a headset to access audio through VOIP, or use their telephone.
Dial in Numbers:
Telephone Number: +1 (213) 929-4212
Access Code: 565-628-817
Audio PIN: Shown after joining the webinar
; October 20, 2016, 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.; R.A. Gray Building, Room 404, 500 South Bronough Street, Tallahassee, FL 32399
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General Board Meeting; November 4, 2016, 8:30 a.m.; Marriott North, 6650 N. Andrews Avenue, Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33309
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The Department’s Division of Environmental Assessment and Restoration (DEAR) is holding a public meeting on the preparation of a Reasonable Assurance Plan (RAP) for the Loxahatchee River to address water quality impairments. A RAP is being developed to establish water quality targets and restoration activities that will address related pollutant loadings to the Loxahatchee River.; October 24, 2016, 2:00 p.m.; The River Center, 805 N. US Highway 1, Jupiter, FL 33477
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
CONCERNING
BONDS TO FINANCE OWNER-OCCUPIED RESIDENCES
Notice is hereby given that the Florida Housing Finance Corporation (the "Issuer") will conduct a public hearing pursuant to Section 147(f) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the “Code”), to which all interested persons are invited.
To conduct a public hearing concerning a plan of financing (within the meaning of Section 147 (f)(2)(C) of the Code) pursuant to which the Issuer will issue its single family mortgage revenue bonds (the"Bonds") in an amount not to exceed $900,000,000 in one or more series to finance owner-occupied residences within the State of Florida (the “State”). Proceeds of the Bonds are expected to be available to finance owner-occupied residences for persons or families of low, moderate or middle income within any county of the State, subject to the participation of lending institutions in the counties they elect to serve. If the Bonds are issued in more than one series, each issue subsequent to the initial series will be issued within three years of the date of issuance of the initial series pursuant to a common plan of finance.
All interested parties are invited to submit written comments and/or present oral comments at the public hearing regarding the issuance of the Bonds or the purpose of the financing. Written comments should be received by the Issuer on or before November 3, 2016.
Any persons desiring to present oral comments should appear at the hearing.
Any person who decides to appeal any decision made by the Issuer with respect to any matter considered at this hearing, will need a record of the proceedings, and for such purpose may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings be made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based. Any questions or comments regarding the proposed issuance of Bonds should be directed to Mr. Steven P. Auger, Executive Director of the Issuer.
; November 10, 2016, 9:30 A.M.; City Centre Building, 227 North Bronough Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32301-1329, Fifth Floor, Formal Conference Room
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To address the business of the Council.
A copy of the agenda may be obtained by contacting: Mr. Dale Dubberly, Bureau Chief, (850)617-7984, dale.dubberly@freshfromflorida.com; November 2, 2016, 10:00 a.m.; UF/IFAS Mid Florida Research and Education Center Auditorium, 2725 South Binion Road, Apopka, FL 32703, phone number (directions only): (407)884-2034 or
GoToMeeting: https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/466230797
Teleconference information: 1 (888) 670-3525, Access/Pass code: 731-934-2066
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Various Board Information; October 20,2016, 11:30 am; Walton County Health Department
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Update the members of the Subcommittee and the general public on the progress of ongoing canal water quality restoration projects and to discuss future actions. The meeting is open to the public.; October 28, 2016, 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.; Marathon Government Center, Board Meeting Room, 2798 Overseas Highway, Marathon, FL 33050
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General meeting of the Florida Motor Vehicle Repair Advisory Council.; Thursday, October 27, 2016, 1:30 p.m.; Call-in number: 1(888) 670-3525, participant code: 4220265671
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Pursuant to 40 C.F.R. 51.102, the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) announces the opportunity for the public to request a hearing or offer comments on a proposed revision to Florida’s State Implementation Plan (SIP) under the Clean Air Act. The proposed SIP revision consists of amendments to one Florida Administrative Code (F.A.C.) rule section. The rule section that the Department is requesting be amended within Florida’s SIP are contained in Chapter 62-210, F.A.C., “Stationary Sources – General Requirements.” This proposed SIP revision is intended to meet the legal requirements of the United States Environmental Protection Agency’s Notice of Final Rule published in the Federal Register on June 12, 2015 (80 FR 33840). EPA’s Final Rule has been challenged in the D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals by multiple states, including the State of Florida, in Walter Coke, Inc. v. U.S. EPA, USCA Case No. 15-1166. The materials comprising DEP’s proposed SIP revision are accessible at the following website: http://www.dep.state.fl.us/air/rules/regulatory.htm.; November 16, 2016, 10:00 a.m.; Department of Environmental Protection, Bob Martinez Center, Lab Conference Room 204-208, 2600 Blair Stone Road, Tallahassee, Florida.
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This website https://swfwmd.discussion.community/categories will be an open forum, allowing public access to and participation in communications among the chairman and members of the independent peer review panel assembled to review the proposed Minimum Flows for the Pithlachascotee River, pursuant to Section 373.042, Florida Statutes. Beginning at 9:00 a.m. on October 21, 2016, and continuing through delivery of the Panel’s Final Report to the District at 5:00 p.m. on November 30, 2016, the WebBoard will be open/active. Peer review panelists will post information, pose questions to one another and use the WebBoard for revisions and additions to the proposed Minimum Flows for the Pithlachascotee River. During that time, the public can also provide comment directly on any aspect of the proposed Minimum Flows for the Pithlachascotee River, particularly on relevant scientific or technical data and findings. Interested parties may access electronically stored communications, documents, and other public records associated with the peer review at any time after they are posted between October 21, 2016, and June 30, 2017. In addition to the open forum WebBoard, the peer reviewers will participate in teleconferences on the proposed Minimum Flows for the Pithlachascotee River System, to be held as follows:
DATE AND TIME: October 31, 2016, November 8, 2016, and November 28, 2016, from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
PLACE: Teleconference: call-in number: 1(888)670-3525, participant code: 1372920332#
NOTE: One or more members of the District’s Governing Board may attend this public meeting/participate in the WebBoard forum.; The WebBoard (internet-based) will be available for public comment from 9:00 a.m. October 21, 2016, through 5:00 p.m. November 30, 2016, and available for public viewing from October 21, 2016 through June 30, 2017, on the proposed Minimum Flows for the Pithlachascotee River.; https://swfwmd.discussion.community/categories
For persons without Internet access, WebBoard access during the public comment period is available at the headquarters office of the Southwest Florida Water Management District, 2379 Broad Street, Brooksville, Florida, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., Eastern Daylight Time, Monday through Friday.
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FLORIDA SURPLUS ASSET FUND TRUST
10151 University Blvd., #227, Orlando, Florida 32817
Board of Trustees October 20, 2016
Florida Surplus Asset Fund Trust
AGENDA- REGULAR ELECTION MEETING OF PARTICIPANTS
This meeting of the Board of Trustees and Participants for Florida Surplus Asset Fund Trust will be held on Thursday, October 20, 2016 at 12:00 p.m. at Akerman LLP, offices of Mike Williams, Esq., FL SAFE Counsel, CNL Center II Building, 420 South Orange Avenue, Suite 1200, Orlando, Florida 32801. Complimentary early lunch and parking provided at 11:00 a.m. (see attached). 11:30 a.m. Economic/Market Update.
Conference Call Number 1-800-201-2375 Participation Code: 365753#
MEETING OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES - BOARD OF PARTICIPANTS
A. BUSINESS ITEMS
1. Call to Order/ Roll Call
2. Public Comments
3. Results of Board Seat Elections- Board Vice Chair- Administrator
4. Approval Prior Board Meeting Minutes
(a) July 28, 2016
5. Participant and Guest Introductions
6. Approval of 2017 Budget- FMAS- PMA
7. FLSAFE Auditor Engagement- Clifton Larson Allen
B. OTHER ITEMS
1. Investment Advisor/Operations Manager Update - PMA
(a) Economic and Market Update
(b) FLSAFE LGIP Portfolio Update; Comparative Market Review
(c) Operations Manager Report
(d) Board Ratification of Term Series
(e) Update- December 2016 Term Series
(f) PMA Comments
2. Administrator Update- FMAS
(a) Marketing Update, Presentations
(b) Upcoming Conferences (FGFOA, FCCMA, FGFOA School, FGFOA Chapters)
(c) FMAS Comments
3. FLSAFE Counsel’s Comments
4. Participants’ Comments
5. Board Members’ Comments
C. SET NEXT MEETING DATE/ ADJOURNMENT
1. Future meeting dates: January 26, 2017; April 2017; July 2017; October 2017
I look forward to seeing you in the meeting. In the meantime, if you have any questions, please do not hesitate to
contact either Jeff Larson, FLSAFE Administrator at (407) 496-1597, jlarson@floridamanagementservices.com or
me at (954) 597-3550.
Very truly yours,
/S/ Mark C. Mason, CPA
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Mark C. Mason, CPA, Chairman
; OCTOBER 20, 2016, 12:00 P.M.; AKERMAN LLP OFFICES
420 South Orange Avenue, Suite 1200, Orlando, Florida 32801
- Notices of Petitions and Dispositions Regarding Declaratory Stat (2)
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Thomas F. Panza, on behalf of Nova Southeastern University’s College of Optometry (NSU-COO); The Notice of the Petition for Declaratory Statement was published in Volume 42, No. 30, of the February 15, 2016, issue of the Florida Administrative Register. The Board reviewed the Petition at its meeting held on August 19, 2016. The petition seeks the Board’s interpretation of Rule 64B13-3.003, subsection 64B13-3.007(6), and Rule 64B13-3.010, F.A.C., regarding the applicability of NSU-COO performing public service through the provision of free vision screenings to school children and/or others. Based upon the facts set forth in the Petition the Board hereby finds as follows: If the visual screenings to be provided by NSU-COO are, in fact, “public screenings,” then the screening would fall under the exception found at Rule 64B13-3.007(6)(c), F.A.C. Individuals screened by NSU-COO in public service visual screenings are not patients of NSU-COO for the purpose of 64B13-3.003. Individuals screened by NSU-COO in public service visual screenings are not patients of NSU-COO for the purpose of 64B13-3.010, F.A.C.
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Joseane Estrela Stacy; The Notice of Petition for Declaratory Statement was published in Volume 42, No. 132, of the July 8, 2016, Florida Administrative Register. The Petitioner seeks a declaratory statement of the Board’s interpretation of 486.031(3)(b), Florida Statutes, and Rule 64B17-3.003, F.A.C., governing the issuance of a physical therapy license as applied to Petitioner’s particular circumstances. The Board’s Order, filed on August 22, 2016, declines to issue a declaratory statement in this matter because the statute and rule are clear and unambiguous as written regarding the requirements for licensure of a foreign educated physical therapist without examination.
- Miscellaneous (12)
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Public Service Commission, Departmental
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Public Service Commission, Departmental
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Public Service Commission, Departmental
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Department of Health, Board of Nursing
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Public Service Commission, Departmental
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Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles, Division of Motor Vehicles
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Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles, Division of Motor Vehicles
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Department of Health, Board of Nursing
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Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles, Division of Motor Vehicles
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Department of Health, Board of Massage Therapy
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Department of Health, Board of Nursing
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Department of Economic Opportunity, Division of Community Development