- Proposed Rules (4)
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The purpose of the amendment to Rule 59G-4.251, Florida Administrative Code (F.A.C.), is to add definitions and update the dispensing fee for prescribed drugs service providers.
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A federal stock assessment completed in 2015 showed that gray triggerfish continue to be overfished in the Gulf of Mexico. The new rule would modify recreational harvest regulations in Gulf of Mexico state waters by decreasing the recreational bag limit from 2 to 1 fish per person per day, increasing the recreational size limit from 14 to 15 inches fork length, and adding a January 1 through end of February closed season to the current June 1 – July 31 closure. The purpose of these rules is to achieve consistency between the Commission’s Gulf gray triggerfish regulations and federal regulations in the Gulf of Mexico. The Secretary of Commerce has approved similar rules for Gulf of Mexico federal waters and these regulations take effect on January 16, 2018.
The effect of this rule amendment is that federal and state regulations can be applied more consistently to recreational harvest of gray triggerfish in the Gulf of Mexico. A consistent recreational bag limit, size limit, and closed season in state waters would contribute to the federal rebuilding plan and reduce the likelihood of catch exceeding federal annual catch limits. This should help ensure a sustainable harvest for the future.
68B-14.0035, F.A.C., would be modified to increase the minimum size limit for recreational harvest of gray triggerfish in the Gulf of Mexico from 14 to 15 inches fork length. 68B-14.0036, F.A.C. would be modified to decrease the recreational bag limit from to 2 to 1 gray triggerfish in the Gulf of Mexico. Lastly, 68B-14.0041, F.A.C. would be modified to add a recreational harvest closure from January 1 through the end of February each year. These changes were approved by the Commission at their July 10-11, 2017, meeting in Orlando.
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The purpose of this rule amendment is to provide for the further conservation of permit by modifying the spawning season closure for permit inside the Special Permit Zone (SPZ) established in rule 68B-35.006, Florida Administrative Code.
In 2011, the Commission developed a suite of management measures for permit in response to staff and stakeholder concerns about the potential impacts of anglers targeting spawning aggregations in the Keys and a lack of permit-specific regulations in federal waters. In addition to a variety of other changes, the SPZ was established in south Florida with separate management measures for permit intended to manage this fishery as a catch and release/trophy fishery. These management measures included a spawning season closure in May, June, and July.
Recently, stakeholders have expressed concerns that the spawning season closure for permit inside the SPZ is not providing the level of conservation to permit spawning aggregations as originally intended. Recent and on-going telemetry research confirms that spawning-size permit are visiting known multi-species spawning sites during the months of April through July.
The effect of this rule will be to add the month of April to the existing May – July spawning season closure for permit inside the SPZ.
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The Department intends to amend rule 65C-15.003, F.A.C., to clarify the licensing requirements for satellite offices.
- Petitions and Dispositions Regarding Rule Variance or Waiver (4)
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a variance or waiver.
Petitioner’s Name: Village of Glenwood Condominium Association, Inc.
Rule No.: 40D-22.201
Nature of the rule for which variance or waiver is sought: lawn and landscape irrigation
The Petition has been assigned tracking No. 18-4273.
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variance or waiver filed by Michele A. Belush, seeking a variance or waiver of Rule 61H1-28.0052(1)(b), Florida Administrative Code, that requires candidates to pass all four test sections of the CPA Examination within a rolling eighteen-month period, which begins on the NASBA grade release date for the first test section(s) passed.
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waiver of subsection 65C-14.023(15)(c), Florida Administrative Code, from VisionQuest and Kahnetta Brown, assigned Case No. 17-041W. Subsection 65C-14.023(15)(c), F.A.C., requires staff responsible for the supervision, evaluation and monitoring of the direct care staff to have a bachelor’s degree in social work, or in a related area of study from an accredited college or university, and at least two (2) years of experience working with children or two (2) years of college and four (4) years of experience working with children.
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On December 22, 2017, the Department issued an Order. The Order was in response to a Petition for Waiver of Rule 60H-1.017(1)(a), filed by the Department of Health on December 6, 2017. Notice of the Petition was published in the Florida Administrative Register on December 7, 2017 in Vol. 43, No. 235. The Order on the Petition grants a waiver of Rule 60H-1.017(1)(a), F.A.C., which requires the agency to have one unsuccessful competitive procurement of existing space pursuant to Rule 60H-1.015, F.A.C., before conducting a procurement for a build-to-suit or Turnkey Lease. Petitioner demonstrated that it would suffer a substantial financial hardship in the form of substantial costs if required to comply with this rule and that granting the waiver would achieve the underlying purpose of the statute by serving the best interest of the state.
- Notices of Meetings, Workshops and Public Hearings (12)
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Essay Contest Task Force
DATE AND TIME: January 9, 2018 at 9:00 a.m.
PLACE: Please call (850) 414-3300 for instructions on participation.
GENERAL SUBJECT MATTER TO BE CONSIDERED: Executive Committee
DATE AND TIME: January 11, 2018 at 10:00 a.m.
PLACE: Please call (850) 414-3300 for instructions on participation.
GENERAL SUBJECT MATTER TO BE CONSIDERED: Full Commission
DATE AND TIME: January 16, 2018 at 10:00 a.m.
PLACE: Please call (850) 414-3300 for instructions on participation.
GENERAL SUBJECT MATTER TO BE CONSIDERED: Awards & Recognition Committee
DATE AND TIME: January 17, 2018 at 10:00 a.m.
PLACE: Please call (850) 414-3300 for instructions on participation.
GENERAL SUBJECT MATTER TO BE CONSIDERED: Bylaws Committee
DATE AND TIME: January 18, 2018 at 10:00 a.m.
PLACE: Please call (850) 414-3300 for instructions on participation.
GENERAL SUBJECT MATTER TO BE CONSIDERED: Public Policy Committee
DATE AND TIME: January 18, 2018 at 2:00 p.m.
PLACE: Please call (850) 414-3300 for instructions on participation.
GENERAL SUBJECT MATTER TO BE CONSIDERED: Essay Contest Task Force
DATE AND TIME: January 24, 2018 at 10:00 a.m.
PLACE: Please call (850) 414-3300 for instructions on participation.
GENERAL SUBJECT MATTER TO BE CONSIDERED: Public Outreach Committee
DATE AND TIME: January 25, 2018 at 10:00 a.m.
PLACE: Please call (850) 414-3300 for instructions on participation.
GENERAL SUBJECT MATTER TO BE CONSIDERED: Public Policy Committee
NOTE: In the absence of quorum, items on this agenda will be discussed as workshop, and notes will be recorded although no formal action will be taken. If you have any questions, please call (850) 414-3300.; January 4, 2018 at 10:00 a.m.; Please call (850) 414-3300 for instructions on participation.
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The Council will meet to conduct general business and will vote on the proposed 2018-2022 Florida Greenways and Trails System Plan and Maps. The Council will consider designation of the following proposed projects as components of the Florida Greenways and Trails System: Royal Palm Beach Pines Natural Area; Indian River Lagoon and St Lucie Paddling Trails; Ocheesee Pond Paddling Trail. The Council will also consider the proposed Florida Trail Town Program and designating Dunedin as the first official Florida trail town.; January 11, 2018, 8:00 a.m. until completion of business; Blackburn-Hunt Building at the Florida Sheriffs Association, 2617 Mahan Dr, Tallahassee, FL 32308
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The Tampa Bay Regional Planning Council will meet to discuss Sea Level Rise and Climate Resiliency.; January 8th 2018 9:00 a.m.; 4000 Gateway Centre Blvd Ste. 100 Pinellas Park Florida 33782
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A Notice of Proposed Rule for Rule 19-8.029, F.A.C., Insurer Reporting Requirements and Responsibilities, was published on December 18, 2017, 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 January 9, 2018, to review comments made by the public at the rule hearing. In addition, other general business of the Council may be addressed.; January 9, 2018, 1:30 p.m. (ET) until conclusion of meeting.; Persons wishing to participate may dial (888) 670-3525 and enter conference code 7135858151.
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Penalty Guidelines for Drug Violations in Horses.; Wednesday, January 10, 2018, 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.; Florida Department of Revenue Conference Room; Building 2 Room 1250, Capital Circle Office Center, 2450 Shumard Oak Boulevard, Tallahassee, Florida
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Discussion of FY 17-18 Florida’s Wildlife Legacy Initiative’s State Wildlife Grants project proposals.; January 8, 2018, 1:00 p.m.; Teleconference only. Dial (712) 770-5108 and use participant access code 166264.
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These review committee meetings will be to discuss the responses received from qualified Respondents in response to ITN 2017-04, for a Multifamily Pipeline System, answer any questions the Review Committee may have regarding the responses, give the scores, and at the final meeting, to submit a recommendation to Florida Housing’s Board of Directors.; 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, January 24, 2018 and 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, April 4, 2018; Rick Seltzer Conference Room, Florida Housing Finance Corporation, 227 North Bronough Street, Suite 5000, Tallahassee, Florida, 32301-1329
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Quarterly meeting of the Florida Council on Arts and Culture; election of officers.; January 25, 2018, 9:00 a.m. until conclusion.; 22nd Floor, Florida State Capitol, 400 S. Monroe St., Tallahassee, FL 32399
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Meeting of the Dementia Cure and Care Initiative Task force for the City of Sarasota. The goal of the DCCI Task force is to engage communities across the state to be more dementia friendly, promote better care for Floridians affected by dementia, and support research efforts to find a cure. The vision of the DCCI Task Force is to see all Florida communities engaged in providing better care for those affected by dementia while we work towards a cure.; Friday, January 12, 2018 10:00 a.m.; Tidewell Hospice, 5957 Rand Blvd., Sarasota, FL 34238
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The Treasure Coast Regional Planning Council will hold its monthly board meeting.; January 19, 2018, 9:30 a.m.; Indian River State College Chastain Campus
Wolf High Technology Center
2400 SE Salerno Road
Stuart, Florida 34997
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The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) District Six will hold a Public Meeting for an intersection enhancement project at State Road (SR) 94/SW 88 Street/Kendall Drive and SR 985/SW 107 Avenue in Miami-Dade County, to discuss the project. The project identification numbers are 434776-1-52-01/02. The public meeting will follow an informal format allowing the public to arrive at any time from 6 p.m. and 8 p.m. Graphic displays will be shown during the meeting, and FDOT representatives will provide an overview of the project and will be available to answer questions.; 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., Thursday, January 4, 2018; Riverside Baptist Church Fellowship Hall
10775 SW 104 Street
Miami, FL 33176
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to discuss Rule Chapter 69K-30, F.A.C.; Thursday, January 18, 2018, beginning at 10:00 a.m. and ending at 3:00 p.m.; Florida Department of Health, Bureau of Vital Statistics, Porter Building, 2nd Floor Conference Room, 1217 North Pearl Street, Jacksonville, Florida 32202
- Notices of Petitions and Dispositions Regarding Declaratory Stat (3)
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III CRE Bridge Loan Fund L.P.; On November 21, 2017, the Florida Office of Financial Regulation (Consumer Finance) received a Petition for declaratory statement from III CRE Bridge Loan Fund L.P. The petition sought a declaratory statement from the Office on whether an individual guarantor is a “borrower” for the purpose of section 494.001(24)(b), Florida Statutes, so as to make a loan secured by commercial real property to an entity and guaranteed by an individual a “mortgage loan” and the institutional investor making the loan a “mortgage lender” as defined at Section 494.001(23), Florida Statutes.
On December 21, 2017, the Florida Office of Financial Regulation issued a Final Order on the Petition for Declaratory Statement. The Office determined that under the circumstances described, an individual guarantor is not a "borrower" for the purposes of section 494.001(24)(b), Florida Statutes.
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Aquatic Design Services, LLC; Petitioner sought an answer to the following question regarding the application of the Florida Building Code to a commercial pool it was designing: Is the grout line allowed to be included in the measurement of a 1” x 1” tile installed on a commercial pool per section 454.1.2.1, when the tile is sold and distributed as 1” x 1”? On December 18, 2017, the Commission issued an order stating that the answer to the question is yes, pursuant to the definition of the term “Nominal” in Section 202, Florida Building Code, Building, 5th Edition (2014), and Section 202, Florida Building Code, Building, 6th Edition (2017), the grout line can be included when meeting the 1”x 1” tile requirements set forth in Section 454.1.2.1, Florida Building Code, Building, 5th Edition (2014) and Section 454.1.2.1, Florida Building Code, Building, 6th Edition (2017), if the tile is sold and distributed as 1”x 1” nominal or trade size tile.
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Global Fireproof Solutions, Inc.; Petitioner produces fire and mold protection products that are spray-applied to structural components. Petitioner stated that its products are Class A fire retardants that are non-structural in nature. Petitioner requested an answer to the question of whether its products fall within the scope of Rule 61G20-3. On December 18, 2017, the Commission issued an order stating that the answer to the question is no, the products in question are not elements of the building envelope or structural frame and, therefore, fall outside of the scope of the state product approval program pursuant to Rule 61G20-3, Florida Administrative Code. However, the products in question are subject to review and approval at the local level.