- Petitions and Dispositions Regarding Rule Variance or Waiver (5)
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That on August 17, 2012, the Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission, received a petition for a permanent waiver of Rules 11B-35.002(2), and 11B-27.002(4), F.A.C., by Arcadia Police Department on behalf of Officer Robert McVey. Petitioner wished to waive that portion of the rules which require an officer to obtain employment within four years of beginning basic recruit training. The Petition stated that Officer McVey was employed by Petitioner in May of 2012. Officer McVey had commenced cross-over basic recruit training on April 14, 2008. The Petitioner was able to register Officer McVey in the CJSTC's officer database, but learned in July of 2012 that Officer McVey was ineligible for employment because of the rules cited above. The Petition stated that the operation of the rule would violate the principles of fairness because Petitioner was able to register Officer McVey in ATMS in May of 2012 and put him to work in June of 2012, whereas other officers subject to the rule would have been blocked in ATMS and denied registration. The Petition stated that the operation of the rule creates a substantial hardship for both Petitioner and Officer McVey in that arrests and citations issued by Officer McVey would be made a nullity should he lose his eligibility to remain certified. The Petitioner would have to fill the vacancy created by Officer McVey with other officers during severe budgeting times. The Petition further supported the requested waiver by stating that Officer McVey would have to return to training school to demonstrate proficiency in the high liability areas and pass the SOCE prior to becoming eligible for employment, which would be a considerable expense to him. Notice of the waiver was published in the Florida Administrative Weekly, Volume 38, Number 37, on September 14, 2012.
On November 1, 2012, pursuant to notice, at its regularly scheduled Business Agenda meeting held in Sarasota, Florida, the Commission found that the Petitioner’s situation is unique. The Petitioner demonstrated that the strict application of the Commission's rules in this case would violate the principles of fairness. The Petitioner was able to register the officer into ATMS and work him as certified. The officer relied upon that and was instrumental in enforcing traffic laws and making arrests for his agency which would be questioned if his employment were nullified. The officer would further suffer undue hardship by being forced to demonstrate proficiency in the high liability skills and pass the SOCE if the waiver were not granted. The deficiency in the registration of the officer into ATMS was the fault neither of the agency nor the officer. The Commission found that the purposes of the underlying statute, to ensure that officers receive adequate and timely retraining, will be met by granting this waiver request. The Commission issued an order granting the Petitioner's waiver.
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that on October 24, 2012, the Department issued an order granting a variance to the KW Resort Utilities Corp. (Petitioner) at 6630 Front St., Key West, Fl 33040. The petition was received on September 19, 2012, and the notice of receipt of this petition was published in the Florida Administrative Register on October 1, 2012. The petition requested a variance from subsection 62-610.462(3), F.A.C. Subsection 62-610.462(3), F.A.C., requires staffing by a Class C operator 6 hours per day, 7 days per week at the petitioner's wastewater treatment plant. The petitioner is requesting a temporary variance from those minimum staffing requirements during the duration of their permit which expires on February 19, 2017. During that time they request that the staffing requirement be reduced to 6 hours a day for 5 days a week with a weekend visit. No public comment was received. The Order, OGC File No. 12-1506, granted the Petition for the variance to reduce the staffing requirement to 6 hours a day for 5 days a week, based on a showing that Petitioner demonstrated that a strict application of the rule would result in substantial hardship to Petitioner or would affect Petitioner differently than other similarly situated applicants and because Petitioner had successfully fulfilled the requirements of the underlying statute.
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a variance under Section 120.542, Florida Statutes, from the requirements of subsection 62-610.462(3), F.A.C. The petitioner Florida Governmental Utility Authority (280 Wekiva Springs Rd. Suite 2000, Longwood, Fl 32779) seeks relief from the minimum staffing requirements for a wastewater facility in that rule that mandates staffing by a Class C operator 6 hours per day, 7 days per week at their Lake Fairways WWTP located at US Hwy 41 and Lake Fairways Blvd., North Fort Myers, FL 33918. The petitioner is requesting a permanent variance from those minimum staffing requirements. Instead they request that the staffing requirement be reduced to 6 hours a day for 5 days a week with a weekend visit of one hour. The petition has been assigned OGC File No. 12-1633. Public comment must be received by the person below no later than 14 days from the date of publication of this notice.
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waiver filed by Nathan Andrew Eberle, M.D., from Rule 64B8-4.004, F.A.C., with regard to the residency requirement that the medical doctor be assigned to one of the allocated positions or slots approved by the ACGME, CFPC, or RCPSC. 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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the Indian River County Sheriff’s Office. The petitioner is seeking a variance from subparagraph 64E-5.502(1)(a)6, F.A.C., which prohibits individuals from being exposed to radiation from an x-ray machine for training, demonstration or other purposes unless there are also medical requirements and a proper prescription has been provided.
- Notices of Meetings, Workshops and Public Hearings (21)
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Regular monthly meeting of the SSRC Finance and Budget Workgroup.
If any person decides to appeal any decision made by the Board [or Committee] with respect to any matter considered at this meeting or hearing, 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.; Wednesday, November 14, 2012, 3:00 PM; SSRC Administrative Offices, Conference Room 101, 2002 Old St. Augustine Road, Building C, Tallahassee, FL; Conference Call # = 888-670-3525; Participant Passcode = 7934058106#
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Regular monthly meeting of the SSRC Finance and Budget Workgroup.
NOTE: This meeting was previously noticed (FAW # 12176427) to begin at 3:00 PM. The start time of this meeting has been changed to 4:00 PM.
If any person decides to appeal any decision made by the Board [or Committee] with respect to any matter considered at this meeting or hearing, 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.
; Wednesday, November 14, 2012, 4:00 PM; SSRC Administrative Offices, Conference Room 101, 2002 Old St. Augustine Road, Building C, Tallahassee, FL; Conference Call # = 888-670-3525; Participant Passcode = 7934058106#
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The joint meeting of the Charlotte Harbor National Estuary Program’s Policy Committee, the Sarasota Bay Estuary Program’s Policy Board and the Tampa Bay Estuary Program’s Policy Board will consider projects for inclusion in the Southwest Florida Regional Ecosystem Restoration Plan.; Friday, November 16, 2012, at 10 a.m; Bradenton Area Convention Center, One Haben Blvd., Palmetto, Florida.
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This is a public presentation of the North Indian River Lagoon and Banana River Lagoon Basin Management Action Plans. The presentation will cover the importance of seagrasses in the Indian River Lagoon followed by a presentation on how to reduce nutrient loadings to protect them. There will be exhibits on water quality sampling, Florida Friendly Landscaping, and the Brevard County Live Blue Program. Doors will open at 5:30 p.m. for viewing of exhibits and presentations will start at 6 p.m. Total Maximum Daily Loads for the Central and North Indian River Lagoons were adopted in March 2009 and require reductions in the loadings of total nitrogen and total phosphorus sufficient to meet seagrass depth limit targets.; November 14, 2012, 5:30 p.m.; Cocoa Beach Public Library, 550 North Brevard Avenue, Cocoa Beach, Florida
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General business of the committee. Committee meetings may be cancelled prior to the meeting date. Please check the Board Web Site at http://www.doh.state.fl.us/mqa/medical/index.html for cancellations or changes to meeting dates or call the Compliance Management Unit at (850)245-4268 for more information.; Thursday, November 29, 2012 beginning at 2:00 p.m.; Peabody Orlando, 9801 International Drive, Orlando, FL 32819, Hotel Phone # 407-352-4000
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To consider and provide recommendations to the Commission regarding requests for waivers (as listed below) and other business for the Commission.
1676 James Avenue – Hostel
1676 James Avenue, Miami Beach
Beachcomber Hotel
1340 Colins Avenue, Miami Beach
Casanova Suites Miami
524 Ocean Drive, Miami Beach
A1A Burrito Works, Inc.
608 South Oceanshore Boulevard, Flagler Beach
Lamers Bus Lines
849 Industrial Drive, Wildwood
Harbor Walk Villiage Zipline Attraction
10 Harbor Boulevard, Destin
Baoli Miami Restaurant
1908 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach
; November 19, 2012 at 2:00 P.M. until Completion; MEETING TO BE CONDUCTED USING COMMUNICATIONS MEDIA TECHNOLOGY, Conference Call and Webinar. You must access the Webinar for Video only and the teleconference for Audio only.
Teleconference Number: 1-888-670-3525 Code: 297 701 3986
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Public Point of Access: Rm. 250L, 2555 Shumard Oak Boulevard, Tallahassee, Florida
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Special meeting of the IAC to discuss and provide policy guidance for a compensation study the IAC is undertaking to ensure interests are aligned and human capital risk issues are prudently addressed. In addition, a discussion of any other matters within the purview of the IAC may be addressed. The IAC is a nine-member advisory council, which reviews the investments made by the staff of the State Board of Administration and makes recommendations to the board regarding investment policy, strategy, and procedures. The IAC operates under s.215.444 of the Florida Statutes.
; Friday, November 16, 2012, 1:00 p.m. EST until conclusion of business.; Renaissance Orlando at SeaWorld, 6677 Sea Harbor Drive, Orlando, Florida 32821.
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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, at 9 a.m; Location change to Manatee County Administrative Center, Manatee Conference Room, Fourth Floor, 1112 Manatee Avenue West, Bradenton
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The Education Advisory Committee to consider items relating to the education requirements to sit for the CPA examination.; December 13, 2012, 10:00 a.m.; Via telephone conference call, dial in number 888.670.3525, conference code number 9071262934.
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Agenda topics may include Subplan D, 2013 rate filing, and Operations Manual to include application forms.; November 28, 2012, 2:00 p.m.; To participate in the teleconference meeting, please contact Kathy Coyne at (941) 378-7408.
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To participate in the teleconference meeting, please contact Kathy Coyne at 941-378-7408.; November 29, 2012 beginning at 10:00 a.m.; To participate in the teleconference meeting, please contact Kathy Coyne at 941-378-7408.
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Agenda topics shall include banking matters, telecommuting policy, disaster recovery matters, 2013 Business Plan & Forecast, market conduct exam and report on operations.; November 29, 2012, 2:00 p.m.; To participate in the teleconference meeting, please contact Kathy Coyne at (941) 378-7408.
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Annual Reports on the Status of the Industry, Research and Promotion. Report on Viticulture Trust Fund Collections.; Tuesday November 13, 2012, 9:00AM; Cherry Lake Tree Farm, 7836 Cherry Lake Road Groveland, FL 34736
(352) 429-2171, http://www.cherrylake.com/
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This ALTERNATIVES PUBLIC WORKSHOP is being conducted to present preliminary project information and obtain public comment for the I-95 Project Development and Environment Study (PD&E). The I-95 study corridor is approximately 12 miles in length, beginning south of SW High Meadow Avenue in Martin County and ending north of Becker Road in St. Lucie County, Florida. The proposed improvements consist of expanding the northbound and southbound travel lanes and improving the interchanges within the study area. (Financial Project Identification Number 422681-1-22-01, ETDM Number 13063, Federal Aid Project Number 0952-145-I).; WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 2012. Open House from: 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm; THE PETER AND JULIE CUMMINGS LIBRARY
2551 SW MATHESON AVENUE, PALM CITY FLORIDA 34990
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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.; Thursday, November 29, 2012, 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.
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Florida Municipal Investment 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 Hyatt Grand Cypress, One Grand Cypress Blvd., Orlando, FL 32836, where a communications media technology facility will be located.; Thursday, December 6, 2012, 1:00 p.m.; Hyatt Grand Cypress, One Grand Cypress Blvd., Orlando, FL 32836
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Florida Municipal Loan Council 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 Hyatt Grand Cypress, One Grand Cypress Blvd., Orlando, FL 32836, where a communications media technology facility will be located.; Thursday, December 6, 2012 10:00 a.m.; Hyatt Grand Cypress, One Grand Cypress Blvd., Orlando, FL 32836
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Florida Municipal Loan Council 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 Hyatt Grand Cypress, One Grand Cypress Blvd., Orlando, FL 32836, where a communications media technology facility will be located.; Thursday, December 6, 2012 - 11:00 a.m.; Hyatt Grand Cypress, One Grand Cypress Blvd., Orlando, FL 32836
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Florida Association of Counties 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 Staybridge Suites, 1600 Lake Summit Drive, Tallahassee, FL 32312, where a communications media technology facility will be located.; Friday, December 14, 2012 8:00 a.m.; Staybridge Suites, 1600 Lake Summit Drive, Tallahassee, FL 32312
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To conduct the regular business of the Nominating Committee of the North Central Florida Regional Planning Council.; November 14, 2012 at 12:00 p.m.; North Central Florida Regional Planning Council Office, 2009 NW 67th Place, Gainesville, Florida.
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The Agency for Health Care Administration is hosting a public meeting to address questions about the Managed Medical Assistance Data Book released on September 21, 2012. The Data Book provides relevant background information that prospective plans will find useful in the development of their response to the Invitation to Negotiate (ITN). The ITN will be released by January 1, 2013.
The MMA Data Book provides three most recent years of data for Medicaid services that will be the responsibility of the MMA plans. These data include summarized regional and statewide historical fee-for-service data together with financial and encounter data for populations expected to be eligible for the SMMC MMA program. Certain adjustments have been made to historical data in the Data Book, and additional adjustments to the data are expected to be made as the negotiation of actuarially sound rates with the plans occurs. For more information about the Statewide Medicaid Managed Care program, visit:
http://ahca.myflorida.com/Medicaid/statewide_mc/index.shtml
If you have not previously submitted questions on the Managed Medical Assistance Data Book and would like to do so prior to the public meeting, email them to FLMedicaidManagedCare@ahca.myflorida.com by November 9, 2012. A copy of the agenda may be obtained by contacting: Erica Wilson at Erica.Wilson@ahca.myflorida.com or by calling at (850)412-4669.
; November 19, 2012, 1:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.; Agency for Health Care Administration,
2727 Mahan Drive, Bldg. 3, Conference Room A, Tallahassee, FL 32308
A conference number will be available for those unable to attend in person. Dial In Number: 1 (888) 482-0024, Conference Code: 277-949-69