- Petitions and Dispositions Regarding Rule Variance or Waiver (5)
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an Emergency Variance for Paragraph 61C-1.004(1)(a), Florida Administrative Code, Section 5-203.13, 2001 FDA Food Code, Paragraph 5-202.11(A), 2001 FDA Food Code and Paragraph 61C-4.010(5), Florida Administrative Code from Centerplate Portable Food Cart #1 located in Orlando. The above referenced F.A.C. addresses the requirement that each establishment have an approved plumbing system installed to transport potable water and wastewater and that each establishment have facilities for manually washing, rinsing and sanitizing equipment and utensils and an area for food preparation and storage. They are requesting to install holding tanks at portable handwashing sink and share warewashing, food preparation and food storage areas with another licensed food service establishment on the same premise and under the same ownership.
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 on or before 5:00 p.m.
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On October 09, 2012, the Division of Hotels and Restaurants received a Petition for an Emergency Variance for Paragraph 61C-1.004(1)(a), Florida Administrative Code, Section 5-203.13, 2001 FDA Food Code, Subparagraph 61C-1.004(2)(a), Florida Administrative Code, Paragraph 61C-4.010(7), Florida Administrative Code, Paragraph 61C-4.010(6), Florida Administrative Code, and Section 6-402.11, 2001 FDA Food Code from 2 Sisters Cafe located in Wildwood. The above referenced F.A.C. addresses the requirement that at least one service sink is provided for the cleaning of mops or similar cleaning tools and the disposal of mop water and at least one accessible bathroom be provided for use by customers and employees. They are requesting to share the mop sink and bathrooms located within the Cherokee Trading Post complex.
The Petition for this variance was published in Vol. 38/55 on October 22, 2012. The Order for this Petition was signed on October 29, 2012 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 the mop sink and bathroom areas within the Cherokee Trading Post complex are maintained in a clean and sanitary manner, all sinks are provided with hot and cold running water under pressure and available during all hours of operation. The Petitioner shall also ensure the bathrooms located within the Cherokee Trading Post complex are provided with soap, approved hand drying devices, and directional signage is installed within or outside the establishment clearly stating the location of the bathrooms. If the ownership of the Cherokee Trading Post complex changes, an updated signed agreement for use of all facilities is required immediately.
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Waiver from Florida Administrative Code Rule 64E-16.007(4)(c)1, from Cheryl Wagner, Petitioner, on behalf of Zappa-Tec, LLC. This rule prescribes that alternative biomedical waste treatment processes must provide evidence that the process provides sterilization or a satisfactory level of disinfection by demonstrating that a minimum Log 6 kill for vegetative organisms and a minimum Log 4 kill against Bacillus stearothermophilus or Bacillus subtilis spores. The Petitioner requests a waiver from the rule to require the Petitioner to demonstrate satisfactory disinfection by means of a Log 6 kill of Giardia intestinalis or similar.
Comments on this petition should be filed with Althea Gaines, Agency Clerk, Department of Health, Office of General Counsel, 4052 Bald Cypress Way, BIN A02, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-1703, within 14 days of publication of this notice.
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waiver filed by Jose A. Lopez-Chevres, M.D., from Rule 64B8-4.009, F.A.C., with regard to the requirement for submission of the AMA Physician Profile Sheet for the medical license application. Comments on this petition should be filed with the Board of Medicine, 4052 Bald Cypress Way, Bin #C03, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-3053, within 14 days of publication of this notice.
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On October 12, 2012 the Division of Hotels and Restaurants received a Petition for an Emergency Variance for Subparagraph 61C-1.004(2)(a), Florida Administrative Code, Paragraph 61C-4.010(7), Florida Administrative Code, Paragraph 61C-4.010(6), Florida Administrative Code, and Section 6-402.11, 2001 FDA Food Code from J & K Food located in Orlando. The above referenced F.A.C. addresses the requirement that at least one accessible bathroom be provided for use by customers and employees. They are requesting to share bathroom facilities with an adjacent business for use by both customers and employees.
The Petition for this variance was published in Vol. 38/55 on October 22, 2012. The Order for this Petition was signed on October 29, 2012 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 6602 International Drive, Orlando, Florida, are maintained in a clean and sanitary manner, have hot and 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 in the establishment clearly stating the location of the bathrooms. If the ownership (Lin USA LLC) of said business changes, an updated, signed agreement for use of the bathroom facilities is required immediately.
- Notices of Meetings, Workshops and Public Hearings (16)
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Florida Rehabilitation Council Executive Committee Business.; December 5, 2012, 9:00 a.m. until complete or to 11:00 a.m.; Conference Line: (888) 670-3525; Code: (7923533220)
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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 U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. The meeting will be held in Orlando, FL on Thursday, November 15, 2012, and is open to the public from 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM.
This meeting is accessible by Communication Access Realtime (CART) via the internet at: http://www.streamtext.net/text.aspx?event=DCFHHS
Conference call: 1 (888) 670-3525; Conference code: 9688330209
Sign Language Interpreters will be provided free of charge.; Thursday, November 15, 2012
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM; Holiday Inn Orlando International Airport; 5750 T.G. Lee Boulevard, Orlando, Florida 32822
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Agenda: Call meeting to order, Pledge of Allegiance, Approval of Minutes of 05/22/12 meeting - Introductions of guests - FDLE report - Academy Report from Sarasota Technical Institute, Academy Report from Southwest Florida Public Service Academy, Old Business, New Business, Schedule of next meeting, Adjournment.; November 13, 2012, 9:30 a.m.; Southwest Florida Public Service Academy, 4312 Michigan Ave, Fort Myers, FL 33905
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The workgroup will discuss ongoing human trafficking issues, hear updates on the Intake Identification Project, Safe Harbor Act Implementation and other projects.; November 14, 2012, 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.; Department of Juvenile Justice, 2737 Centerview Drive, Secretary's Conference Room, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-3100
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District Five Tentative Five Year Work Program, announces the Public Hearing/Information Meetings for the Department’s Tentative Work Program for Fiscal Year’s 2013/2014 through 2017/2018. Hearing will include consideration of proposed projects for the Florida's Turnpike Enterprise.; December 11, 2012, 6:00 pm; Department of Transportation, District Five Office Building, 719 South Woodland Boulevard., Cypress A & B Conference Rooms, Deland, Florida 32720
OCALA/MARION COUNTY TRANSPORTATION PLANNING ORGANIZATION - PUBLIC INFORMATION MEETING
DATE AND TIME: November 27, 2012, 4:00 pm
PLACE: McPherson Complex Auditorium, 601 SE 25th Ave., Ocala, Florida 34471,
FLAGLER COUNTY - PUBLIC INFORMATION MEETING
DATE AND TIME: December 3, 2012, 9:00 am
PLACE: 1769 E Moody Blvd., Bldg 2, Bunnell, Florida 32110
LAKE -SUMTER METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION - PUBLIC INFORMATION MEETING
DATE AND TIME: December 5, 2012, 2:00 pm
PLACE: 1616 South 14th Street (US 27), Leesburg, Florida 34748
METROPLAN (ORANGE, OSCEOLA, AND SEMINOLE COUNTIES) - PUBLIC INFORMATION MEETING
DATE AND TIME: December 12, 2012, 9:00 am
PLACE: 315 East Robinson Street, Suite 355, Orlando, Florida 32801
SPACE COAST TRANSPORTATION PLANNING ORGANIZATION - PUBLIC INFORMATION MEETING
DATE AND TIME: December 13, 2012, 9:00 am
PLACE: 2725 Judge Fran Jamieson Way; Building C, 3rd Floor Florida Room, Melbourne, Florida 32940
VOLUSIA TRANSPORTATION PLANNING ORGANIZATION - PUBLIC INFORMATION MEETING
DATE AND TIME: January 22, 2013, 8:30 am
PLACE: 2570 West International Speedway Blvd. Suite 100, Daytona Beach, Florida 32114
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General board business.; December 12, 2012, 3:30 p.m.; Conference Call: 1(888)670-3525, Participant Code: 8492079683#
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The regular monthly board meeting of the Southwest Florida Regional Planning Council.; Thursday, November 15, 2012, 9:00 a.m.; Southwest Florida Regional Planning Council - 1st Floor Conference Room at 1926 Victoria Avenue in Fort Myers
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The workgroup will meet to discuss issues and concerns resulting from recent insolvencies, including large deductible policies, collateral and employee leasing policies.; November 13, 2012 at 9:30 a.m.; Tallahassee, FL
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The solicitation conference for the Request for Proposal for Customer Survey and Evaluation of Comprehensive Refugee Services in Orange, Osceola, and Seminole Counties (RFP # 10K12BS1), as provided for in Section 2.5 of the RFP published on the Vendor Bid System (VBS) on or shortly after October 31, 2012. The VBS can be accessed at: http://vbs.dms.state.fl.us/; November 15, 2012, 10:00 a.m.; Florida Department of Children and Families, Refugee Services Program, 1317 Winewood Blvd., Building 5, Room 202, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0700 or Conference Call: (882) 670-3525, Participant Code: 3082681153
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The Agency proposes to amend Rule 59A-4.103, F.A.C., to include provisions for initial and change of ownership applications or suspension of a current license when licensure fees are returned to the Agency due to insufficient funds. This section also includes specifications regarding the issuance of partial inactive licenses for alternative uses pursuant to Section 400.0712, Florida Statutes (F.S.). Other changes to this section include the incorporation of modifications to the licensure application, technical changes clarifying the submission process for required reports to the Agency and defining days as “calendar” days. Eliminates the requirement to report monthly vacant beds and quarterly nursing home staffing reports to the Agency. Proposed amendments to Rule 59A-4.106, F.A.C., include providing a web address for obtaining transfer and discharge forms, deleting a reference to services provided by the Department of Children and Families, presenting criteria for a Do Not Resuscitate Order (DNRO), incorporating references to federal guidelines and providing a specific address to obtain copies of “Health Care Advance Directives.” Rule 59A-4.108, F.A.C., updates statutory references for facility staffing in accordance with state law, and establishes requirements for requesting the use of licensed nurses to perform licensed nursing and certified nursing assistant duties.
Proposed amendments to Rule 59A-4.110, F.A.C., include a technical change to the position title of director of food service and replace the outdated references to the Dietary Managers training and certification process. Amendments to Rule 59A-4.112, F.A.C., include technical changes for the terminology of the Emergency Drug Kit. Amendments to Rule 59A-4.118, F.A.C., includes the removal of the requirement for nursing homes to contract with a medical records consulatant and credentializing organizations. A proposed amendment to Rule 59A-4.122, F.A.C., includes details for the placement of a resident’s bed and further defines the requirement for a closet and comfortable room temperatures. Changes to Rule 59A-4.123, F.A.C., eliminates the 1-day Adverse Incident Reporting and Form, provide for electronic submission of the 15-day Adverse Incident form and clarify when events reported to law enforcement are considered adverse incidents.
A proposed amendment to Rule 59A-4.126, F.A.C., provides language regarding the submission of the emergency management plan, testing of this plan, and procedures and notifications for evacuation, overcapacity and re-occupancy of the nursing home structure during a disaster. An amendment to Rule 59A-4.128, F.A.C., removes the measurement of deficiencies in terms of scope and severity for state licensure. The establishment of Rule 59A-4.1285, F.A.C., provides requirements for developing and implementing a respite care program for nursing home licensees that choose to provide such a service. A proposed change to Rule 59A-4.1288, F.A.C., incorporates reference to federal regulations established since 1991. Proposed amendments to Rule 59A-4.130, F.A.C., provide revised language to conform to code edition changes and retain language not included in the Florida Building Code. A proposed amendment to Rule 59A-4.133, F.A.C., provides language to reference the Florida Building Code to conform to statutory changes, and deletes all other requirements. Proposed new Rule 59A-4.134, F.A.C., revises the requirements for construction plans submission to conform to codes and statutory changes. Amendments to Rule 59A-4.150, F.A.C., delete or correct several recurring or obsolete definitions and references throughout the section and adds to the list of professionals authorized to staff a geriatric outpatient clinic. Proposed changes to Rule 59A-4.165, F.A.C., replace the reference to a 45-month reporting period in the Nursing Home Guide with language that cites the time period defined in Section 400.191, F.S. Proposed change in Rule 59A-4.202, F.A.C., removes the Nursing Home Guide ranking as a quality of care criteria for Gold Seal award. Amendments to Rule 59A-4.206, F.A.C., provides language to terminate Gold Seal award applicants upon the occurrence of a disqualifying event, filing of a petition of bankruptcy and fails to maintain a qualifying Quality of Care rank criteria. Other revisions are made throughout the Chapter to correct technical errors and update references.
; November 13, 2012 at 2:00-3:00; Agency for Health Care Administration
2727 Mahan Drive
Building 3, Conference Room B
Tallahassee, Florida 32308
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To review and recommend funding for grant applications received by the October 10, 2012 deadline.; Wednesday, November 14, 2012, 10:00 a.m.
; Conference call numbers: phone number, (888) 670-3525; participant code: 656 578 0871 then #
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general business of the corporation. This meeting may be accessed by conference call. Telephone Conference number: 888-392-4560; passcode: 1188973
; December 5, 2012, 9 a.m. (EST) or soon thereafter.; Monroe Street Conference Center, 2714 Graves Road, Tallahassee, FL 32303. Telephone Conference number: 888-392-4560; Passcode: 1188973
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Committee meetings and General Business Meeting.
; : November 13, 2012, 1:00 p.m., Probable Cause Panel. Although this meeting is open to the public, portions may be closed consistent with law;
November 14, 2012, 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m., Committee Meetings and General Business Session if time allows;
November 14, 2012, 1:30 p.m., Rules Committee Meeting;
November 15, 2012, 8:00 a.m., General Business Session.
; Hilton Garden Inn, 4075 SW 33rd Place, Gainesville, FL 32608.
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The above referenced conference call is CANCELLED.; Tuesday, November 6, 2012, 2:30-3:30 - CANCELLED; conference call - CANCELLED
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The Technical Review and Advisory Panel, as established in 381.0068, Florida Statutes, will discuss numerous issues relating to onsite sewage treatment and disposal systems which may require changes to Chapter 64E-6, Florida Administrative Code. The panel will address the annual election of a chairman and vice-chairman. The panel may also discuss research proposals as requested by the Research Review and Advisory Committee. NOTE: This is a telephone conference call meeting. Panel members choosing to travel to participate in person do so without reimbursement for per diem and travel expenses.; November 16, 2012 at 10:00 AM; Conference call meeting
Teleconference Phone Number: 888-670-3525
At the prompt, enter the
Participant Code: 2980214500
For those who wish to attend the meeting in person,
the conference call will originate from:
Capital Circle Office Complex
Conference Room 240P
4042 Bald Cypress Way,
Tallahassee, Florida 32399
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The joint meeting of the Charlotte Harbor National Estuary Program’s Management Committee, the Sarasota Bay Estuary Program’s Management Board and the Tampa Bay Estuary Program’s Management Board will consider projects for inclusion in the Southwest Florida Regional Ecosystem Restoration Plan.; Friday November 9, 2012, 9 a.m; Bradenton Area Convention Center, One Haben Blvd., Palmetto, Florida.