- Proposed Rules (18)
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The purpose and effect of this rulemaking is to incorporate by reference an updated Public Use Guide; and incorporate by reference an updated Use Fees Schedule.
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The purpose of this new rule is to provide guidance to interested taxpayers for the application process, review, and administration of the Natural Gas Fuel Fleet Vehicle Rebate.
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The Board proposes the rule amendment to provide instruction regarding the application for reexamination.
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The Board proposes the rule amendment to provide instruction for changes in status of licensure.
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The Board proposes the rule amendment to clarify language, add a time limit to comply with requirement in provision (4)(m) of the rule, add provision (4)(t) to the rule, and to update reference to Rule 64B8-51.006, F.A.C.
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Section 213.21, F.S., requires the Department to establish rules and procedures for entering into stipulated time payment agreements with taxpayers to resolve their outstanding tax liabilities. The purpose of the proposed amendments to Rule Chapter 12-17, F.A.C. (Agreements for Scheduling Payments of Liabilities), is to update and standardize the procedures for taxpayers resolving their outstanding tax liabilities through stipulated time payment agreements. When in effect, the updated rule chapter establishes the requirements to enter into a stipulated time payment agreement and to remain in compliance with the agreement, and the actions that will be taken when a taxpayer is held in default of an agreement.
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The purpose of the proposed changes to Rule Chapter 12-21, F.A.C., is to: (1) change the title of the rule chapter to “Warrants, Jeopardy, and Post-Warrant Collections,” to reflect the scope of the chapter, as revised; (2) provide in the rule chapter the current procedures used by the Department in warrant, jeopardy, and post-warrant collections situations; (3) eliminate unnecessary references to forms and obsolete provisions; and (4) update and incorporate into the rule chapter applicable provisions of Rule 12A-1.090, F.A.C., Tax Liens, Garnishment and Jeopardy Assessments, which will be repealed.
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The purpose of the proposed repeal of Rule 12A-1.090, F.A.C. (Tax Liens, Garnishment and Jeopardy Assessments), is to remove provisions regarding tax liens, garnishment, and jeopardy assessments from the provisions of Rule Chapter 12A-1, F.A.C., that will be updated and provided in Rule Chapter 12-21, F.A.C. (Warrants, Jeopardy, and Post-Warrant Collections), as amended.
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The purpose of the proposed amendments to Rule 12-24.023, F.A.C. (Recordkeeping Requirements - General), is to remove obsolete provisions regarding the tax return previously used for reporting the communications services tax on substitute communications systems, which was repealed by Chapter 2005-187, L.O.F.
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Section 8, Chapter 2013-44, L.O.F., provides beginning November 1, 2013, the clerks of the court are required to remit to the Department by the 10th of each month that portion of the filing fees collected in the previous month that is in excess of one-twelfth of the clerk’s total budget amount. By January 25, 2015, and each January 25th thereafter, clerks are required to remit to the Department the cumulative excess of all court-related fees, service charges, costs, and fines retained by the clerk, and funds received from the Clerks of the Court Trust Fund, that exceed the clerk’s authorized budget amounts. When the Florida Clerks of Court Operations Corporation determines upon investigation that additional funds are due by the clerk to the Department, the clerk and the Department will be notified of the amount due. The clerk is required to remit the amount due by the 10th day of the month following the month of notification.
The purpose of the proposed amendments to Rule 12-28.008, F.A.C. (Due Date; General Provisions), is to include the remittance requirements and due dates, as provided in section 8, Chapter 2013-44, L.O.F., and to remove obsolete provisions regarding late payments. When effective, this rule will provide the statutory due dates for remittances of funds by the clerks of the court to the Department.
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The purpose of the proposed amendments to Rule 12A-1.059, F.A.C. (Fuels), is to provide for the exemption for natural gas used to generate electricity in a non-combustion fuel cell used in stationary equipment provided in Section 4, Chapter 2013-42, L.O.F., effective July 1, 2013, and for the exemption for natural gas fuel placed into the fuel supply system of a motor vehicle provided in Section 15, Chapter 2013-198, L.O.F., effective January 1, 2014.
The purpose of the proposed amendments to Rule 12A-1.0641, F.A.C. (Sales of Vessels Used in Interstate or Foreign Commerce or for Commercial Fishing Purposes), is to provide for the exemption for dyed diesel fuel placed into the fuel supply tank of a vessel or equipment used exclusively for commercial fishing or aquacultural purposes, as provided in Chapter 2013-82, L.O.F.
The purpose of the proposed amendments to Rule 12A-1.097, F.A.C. (Public Use Forms), is to adopt, by reference, updates and changes to forms used by the Department in the administration of sales and use tax.
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The purpose of the proposed amendments to Rule 12A-16.008, F.A.C. (Public Use Forms), is to adopt, by reference, updated instructions for obtaining additional tax information on solid waste fees and the rental car surcharge.
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The purpose of the proposed amendments to Rule 12A-19.071, F.A.C. (Department of Revenue Electronic Database) and Rule 12A-19.100, F.A.C. (Public Use Forms), is to adopt, by reference, updates to the instructions to the Department’s Address/Jurisdiction Database and updates to tax returns used to report the Florida communications services tax.
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Effective July 1, 2013, dyed diesel fuel used in a vessel or equipment used exclusively for commercial fishing and aquacultural purposes is exempt, as provided in Chapter 2013-82, L.O.F.
Effective July 1, 2013, Chapter 2013-103, L.O.F., repealed the Florida Renewable Fuel Standard Act (sections 526.201-526.207, F.S.).
Effective July 1, 2013, Chapter 2013-142, L.O.F., provides that municipalities, counties, and school districts that manufacture biodiesel fuel solely for their own use are exempt from the wholesaler reporting, licensing, and bonding requirements.
Effective January 1, 2014, Chapter 2013-198, L.O.F.: (1) repeals the licensing requirements for retailers of alternative fuels; (2) repeals the requirement for purchasers of alternative fuel used in a vehicle registered in Florida to pay an annual fuel decal fee; (3) defines the term “natural gas fuel” to include those fuels previously defined as “alternative fuels”; and (4) requires any person who sells, produces, or refines natural gas fuel for use in a motor vehicle to be licensed annually as a natural gas fuel retailer effective January 1, 2014.
The purpose of the proposed amendments to Rule Chapter 12B-5, F.A.C. (Tax on Motor Fuels, Diesel Fuels, Aviation Fuels, Pollutants, and Natural Gas Fuel) is to: (1) include the provisions of Chapters 2013-82, 2013-103, 2013-142, and 2013-198, L.O.F.; (2) include these law changes in the forms used by the Department in the administration of the taxes imposed on fuels and pollutants; and (3) remove obsolete and unnecessary provisions.
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The purpose of the proposed amendments to Rule 12B-8.0016, F.A.C. (Department of Revenue Electronic Database) and Rule 12B-8.003, F.A.C. (Tax Statement; Overpayments), is to adopt, by reference, updates to the instructions for using the Department’s Address/Jurisdiction Database used for assigning premiums and policies to local tax jurisdictions and updates to the tax returns.
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The purpose of the proposed amendments to Rule 12C-1.051, F.A.C. (Forms), is to adopt, by reference, changes to forms used by the Department in the administration of the corporate income tax.
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The purpose of the proposed amendments to Rule 12C-2.0115, F.A.C. (Public Use Forms), is to adopt, by reference, changes to the tax return used to report the annual tax on governmental leasehold estates.
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Section 1, Chapter 2013-172, L.O.F., permanently extends the elimination of the requirement for filing a Florida estate tax return for the estates of decedents dying on or after January 1, 2005. The purpose of proposed changes to Rule Chapter 12C-3, F.A.C. (Estate Tax), is to remove obsolete provisions and provide representatives of Florida decedents the final certificate or affidavit that will allow the removal of a Florida estate tax lien on real property owned by the decedent.
- Petitions and Dispositions Regarding Rule Variance or Waiver (9)
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Mills Park Apartments. 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 (VW2013-346).
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One Ocean Plaza. Petitioner seeks a temporary variance of the requirements of ASME A17.3, Section 3.11.3 , as adopted by 61C-5.001(1), Florida Administrative Code that requires upgrading the elevators with firefighters’ emergency operations 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 (VW2013-347).
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Northrop Grumman 228. Petitioner seeks an emergency variance of the requirements of ASME A17.1b, Section 2.20.4, 2.18.5.1 and 8.11.2.1.3(cc)(1) & (3) 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 5 days of the publication of this notice with Mark Boutin, Bureau of Elevator Safety, 1940 North Monroe Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-1013 (VW2013-348).
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: On October 18, 2013 the Division issued an order. The Final Order was in response to a Petition for an emergency temporary Variance from Chipola Apartments, filed October 2, 2013, and advertised on October 7, 2013 in Vol. 39, No. 195, 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 3.11.3 ASME A17.3, 1996 edition, as adopted by Rule 61C-5.001(1)(a) Florida Administrative Code that requires upgrading the elevators with firefighters’ emergency operations 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 (VW2013-331).
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On October 18, 2013 the Division issued an order. The Final Order was in response to a Petition for an emergency temporary Variance from Embassy Suites Orlando-Jamaican Court, filed October 3, 2013, and advertised on October 8, 2013 in Vol. 39, No. 196, 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 3.11.3 ASME A17.3, 1996 edition, as adopted by Rule 61C-5.001(1)(a) Florida Administrative Code that requires upgrading the elevators with firefighters’ emergency operations 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 (VW2013-336).
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On October 18, 2013 the Division issued an order. The Final Order was in response to a Petition for an emergency temporary Variance from Westcott Station, filed October 7, 2013, and advertised on October 10, 2013 in Vol. 39, No. 198, 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 3.11.3 ASME A17.3, 1996 edition, as adopted by Rule 61C-5.001(1)(a) Florida Administrative Code that requires upgrading the elevators with firefighters’ emergency operations 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 (VW2013-338).
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On October 18, 2013 the Division issued an order. The Final Order was in response to a Petition for an emergency Variance from Grove (The), filed October 7, 2013, and advertised on October 10, 2013 in Vol. 39, No. 198, 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 (VW2013-340).
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On October 18, 2013 the Division issued an order. The Final Order was in response to a Petition for a Variance from Shops at St. Pete (The), filed September 26, 2013, and advertised on September 30, 2013 in Vol. 39, No. 190, 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 2.18.5.1 and 2.20.1 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 (VW2013-328).
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Emergency Variance from Rule 64E-11.008(2), Florida Administrative Code (FAC), from Tony Smith, TNT Braden River, LLC for Paddywagon Irish Pub located at 4402-1 State Road 64 East, Bradenton, FL 34206. Rule 64E-11.008(2), FAC, requires studs, joists and rafters should not be left exposed in food preparation areas. Comments on this petition should be filed with Althea Gibson, Agency Clerk, Department of Health, Office of General Counsel, 4052 Bald Cypress Way, BIN A02, Tallahassee, Florida, 32399-1703, within 14 days of this notice.
- Notices of Meetings, Workshops and Public Hearings (16)
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Regular quarterly meeting of the Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC) and/or its subcommittees, to discuss the provision of the Emergency Planning Community Right-to-Know Program. Also, items pertaining to the State Emergency Response Commission (SERC) may be discussed.; November 7, 2013, 9:30 a.m.; Polk County Emergency Operations Center (EOC)
1890 Jim Keene Boulevard
Winter Haven, FL
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Conduct Council Business for administering the Myakka River as a Wild and Scenic River.
; November 8, 2013, 9:00am – 12:00pm
; Lemon Bay Park
570 Bay Park Blvd.
Englewood, FL 34223.
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Presentation of an update to the management plan for Forest Capital Museum State Park.; Monday, October 28, 2013, 7:00 p.m. (EDT); Taylor County Extension Office, 203 Forest Park Drive, Perry, Florida 32348
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To identify objectives and obligations of the Physican Workforce Advisory Council; November 19, 2013 2:00PM -4:00PM
December 17, 2013 2:00PM -4:00PM
January 21, 2013 2:00PM -4:00PM
February 18, 2013 2:00PM -4:00PM
March 18, 2013 2:00PM -4:00PM
; Conference call number (888) 670-3525; participant passcode: 5488072525 then #
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This will be an Avon Park Joint Land Use Study (JLUS) Policy Committee Meeting to receive the Noise Study results. Contact Kathy Hall at khall@cfrpc.org to receive instructions on passing security onto the range.; November 6, 2013, 10:00 a.m.; Avon Park Air Force Range
29 South Boulevard
Avon Park AFR, FL 33825-9381
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This meeting will introduce elected officials and agencies to the Port St. Lucie Boulevard Project Development and Environment (PD&E) Study, from Becker Road to Darwin Boulevard, Financial Project ID No. 431752-1-22-01, Federal Aid Project No. 0761-016-P, and Efficient Transportation Decision Making (ETDM) No. 13802. This study will analyze potential improvements to Port St. Lucie Blvd. for current and future transportation needs. This meeting is being held to afford agencies/elected officials the opportunity to ask questions and discuss their views concerning the location, design, social, economic and environmental effects of this study. A PowerPoint presentation about the project will be given.
Public participation is solicited without regard to race, color, national origin, age, sex, religion, disability or family status.
; Tuesday, October 29, 2013 at 2:00 P.M.; St. Lucie Transportation Planning Organization, 466 S.W. Port St. Lucie Boulevard, Port St. Lucie, Florida, 34953
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This meeting will introduce the public to the Port St. Lucie Boulevard Project Development and Environment (PD&E) Study, from Becker Road to Darwin Boulevard, Financial Project ID No. 431752-1-22-01, Federal Aid Project No. 0761-016-P, and Efficient Transportation Decision Making (ETDM) No. 13802. This study will analyze potential improvements to Port St. Lucie Blvd. for current and future transportation needs. This meeting is being held to afford interested persons the opportunity to ask questions and express their views concerning the location, design, social, economic and environmental effects of this study. A PowerPoint presentation about the project will be given at 6:00 p.m.
Public participation is solicited without regard to race, color, national origin, age, sex, religion, disability or family status.; Tuesday, October 29, 2013, 5:30 P.M. – 7:30 P.M. Open House, 6:00 P.M. Presentation; St. Lucie Transportation Planning Organization, 466 S.W. Port St. Lucie Boulevard, Port St. Lucie, Florida, 34953
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To review those cases on which a determination of existence of probable cause has already been made.; October 29, 2013 at approximately 2:00 p.m., E.S.T.; Conference Call Number: (888)670-3525; Participant Passcode: 6558995979.
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Notice is hereby given by the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services that the meeting referenced above is hereby canceled. The initial notice of meeting was published in the FAR on October 8, 2013 (Volume 39, Number 196).; October 22, 2013, 10:00 a.m.; Betty Easley Conference Center
Capital Circle Office Center
4075 Esplanade Way
Tallahassee, Florida
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Overview of Dow's Closer Insecticide for Leafy Vegetables
Breeding Lettuce for Resistance to Bacterial Leaf Spot
Old and New Business; October 30, 2013, 12:00pm; UF-EREC, 3200 East Palm Beach Road
Belle Glade, Florida 33430
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General meeting items, election of officers, and final Cycle 2 Grant funding in a conference call meeting of the Off-Highway Vehicle Recreation Advisory Committee.; Monday, November 4, 2013, 10:00 am; Conference Call #1-888-670-3525, when prompted dial 2939148824#; or Doyle Conner Building, 3125 Conner Boulevard, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-1650; First Floor, Suite B, Room 165.
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Full Board General Business.; October 30, 2013 at 11:00 am EST.; Department of Health, Tallahassee at Meet Me Number (888) 670-3525 code 4764781998.
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Invitation to Negotiate DFS ITN 11/12-16 for Global Custody, Investment Consulting and Securities Lending. The purpose of this public meeting will be for the Negotiation Team members to discuss and prepare their recommendation regarding the above mentioned Invitation to Negotiate.; Monday, October 28, 2013, 9:30 A.M. (Eastern Standard Time), and will conclude no later than 5:00 P.M. (Eastern Standard Time) that same day.; J. Edwin Larson Building, Room 116, 200 East Gaines Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32399
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This notice reschedules the public meeting previously planned for October 25, 2013.
For the purpose of conducting the annual meeting of the directors and electing the officers of the Corporation.
The following have been proposed for election to serve as officers of the Corporation for the offices set forth opposite their names until the next annual meeting of the directors of the Corporation or until the election and qualification of their successors or until their earlier death, resignation, or removal:
Manuel Fernandez Chairman and President
Jorge Dominicis Secretary and Treasurer
John Bulfin Vice President, Assistant Secretary, and Assistant Treasurer
The meeting will be open to the public. Those who wish to call into the meeting may do so by calling the following conference number: 1-866-280-1456, and using code number *3201686*.
; November 8, 2013 at 10:00 a.m. (EST); One Park Place, Suite 500, 621 NW 53rd Street, Boca Raton, Florida
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This notice reschedules the public meeting previously planned for October 25, 2013.
For the purpose of conducting the annual meeting of the directors and electing the officers of the Corporation.
The following have been proposed for election to serve as officers of the Corporation for the offices set forth opposite their names until the next annual meeting of the directors of the Corporation or until the election and qualification of their successors or until their earlier death, resignation, or removal:
Manuel Fernandez Chairman and President
Jorge Dominicis Secretary and Treasurer
John Bulfin Vice President, Assistant Secretary, and Assistant Treasurer
The meeting will be open to the public. Those who wish to call into the meeting may do so by calling the following conference number: 1-866-280-1456, and using code number *3201686*.
; November 8, 2013 at 10:05 a.m. (EST); One Park Place, Suite 500, 621 NW 53rd Street, Boca Raton, Florida
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This notice reschedules the public meeting previously planned for October 25, 2013.
For the purpose of conducting the annual meeting of the directors and electing the officers of the Corporation.
The following have been proposed for election to serve as officers of the Corporation for the offices set forth opposite their names until the next annual meeting of the directors of the Corporation or until the election and qualification of their successors or until their earlier death, resignation, or removal:
Manuel Fernandez Chairman and President
Jorge Dominicis Secretary and Treasurer
John Bulfin Vice President, Assistant Secretary, and Assistant Treasurer
The meeting will be open to the public. Those who wish to call into the meeting may do so by calling the following conference number: 1-866-280-1456, and using code number *3201686*.
; November 8, 2013 at 10:10 a.m. (EST); One Park Place, Suite 500, 621 NW 53rd Street, Boca Raton, Florida