- Proposed Rules (4)
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The purpose of this rule amendment is to establish in rule the most recent guidelines and grant report form for the General Program Support and Specific Cultural Project Programs. The guidelines for both programs clarify eligibility criteria, match requirements, application submission criteria, panel review and evaluation criteria, amend materials incorporated by reference, update the application form, and create a separate document for grant administration.
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The board proposes the rule amendments to update the medicinal drug storage pursuant to legislative changes.
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The amendments to this rule are being made to clarify existing language, update forms, provide a five year expiration period for railroad opening permits, and clarify that crossing permits for Department-owned rail crossings will only be granted for inactive rail corridors.
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The purpose of this rule amendment is to establish in rule the guidelines, application form and grant administration requirements for a new grant program, Fast Track Project Grants. The program will provide expedited access to funds supporting small organizations through arts and cultural projects including but not limited to artist residencies, performances or exhibitions. A small organization for this program is defined as one with a last completed fiscal year's operating budget of $250,000 or less.
- Notices of Changes, Corrections and Withdrawals (2)
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Definitions, Application for Corridor Certification, Recipients, Conduct of Studies, Local Government Informational Meetings, Recommendations for Conditions of Certification, Alternate Corridors, Criteria for Rejection, Postcertification - Compliance Reviews, Monitoring and Reporting, Postcertification - Easements, Federal Permitting, Amendments to Application, Modifications, Replacements, Fees, Disbursement of Funds, Contracts, Specifications and Text for Newspaper Notice, Specifications for Florida Administrative Weekly Notice, Evidence of Notice, Additional Notice, Form
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Completed Application
- Petitions and Dispositions Regarding Rule Variance or Waiver (14)
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Variance (Application 130226-16) from Stephen Ross. The property is located in Palm Beach County, Section 11, Township 43 South, Range 43 East, at 702 N County Road, Palm Beach, FL 33480. The petition seeks relief from provisions in subsections 40E-24.201(5)(a) and 40E-24.201(6)(a), Florida Administrative Code, which states that irrigation of existing landscaping shall be conducted at specific times on specific days, pursuant to Section 120.542, Fla. Stat.
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Variance (Application 130226-20) from 951 Yamato Acquisition Company LLC. The property is located in Palm Beach County, Section 1, Township 47 South, Range 42 East, at 951 Yamato Road, Boca Raton, FL 33431. The petition seeks relief from provisions in subsections 40E-24.201(5)(a) and 40E-24.201(6)(a), Florida Administrative Code, which states that irrigation of existing landscaping shall be conducted at specific times on specific days, pursuant to Section 120.542, Fla. Stat.
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Variance (Application 130226-19) from Scully Company/Crystal Palms. The property is located in Palm Beach County, Section 22, Township 42 South, Range 47 East, at 6874 Palmetto Circle South, Boca Raton, FL 33433. The petition seeks relief from provisions in subsections 40E-24.201(5)(a) and 40E-24.201(6)(a), Florida Administrative Code, which states that irrigation of existing landscaping shall be conducted at specific times on specific days, pursuant to Section 120.542, Fla. Stat.
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On March 7, 2013 the Division issued an order. The Final Order was in response to a Petition for an emergency Variance from Plaza Tower, filed February 25, 2013, and advertised on February 26, 2013 in Vol. 39, No. 39, 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 and 2.7.4 ASME A17.3, 1996 edition, as adopted by Rule 61C-5.001(1)(a) Florida Administrative Code that requires upgrading the elevators for firefighters’ emergency operations and restricted door openings until February 25, 2016 because the Petitioner has demonstrated that the intent of the rule will be met and that Petitioner would suffer a substantial hardship if required to comply with this rule (VW2013-059).
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On March 7, 2013 the Division issued an order. The Final Order was in response to a Petition for a Variance from Transfiguration Manor Elevator #1, filed February 11, 2013, and advertised on February 14, 2013 in Vol. 39, No. 31, 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, 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 safety of the new rope meets or exceeds the safety factor of required diameter ropes and that Petitioner would suffer a substantial hardship if required to comply with this rule (VW2013-044).
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On March 7, 2013 the Division issued an order. The Final Order was in response to a Petition for a Variance from Connextions Building, filed February 15, 2013, and advertised on February 19, 2013 in Vol. 39, No. 34, 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 safety of the new rope meets or exceeds the safety factor of required diameter ropes and that Petitioner would suffer a substantial hardship if required to comply with this rule (VW2013-051).
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On March 7, 2013 the Division issued an order. The Final Order was in response to a Petition for a Variance from Transfiguration Manor Elevator #2, filed February 11, 2013, and advertised on February 14, 2013 in Vol. 39, No. 31, 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 safety of the new rope meets or exceeds the safety factor of required diameter ropes and that Petitioner would suffer a substantial hardship if required to comply with this rule (VW2013-043).
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On March 7, 2013 the Division issued an order. The Final Order was in response to a Petition for a Variance from HCTA Professional Learning Center, filed February 11, 2013, and advertised on February 14, 2013 in Vol. 39, No. 31, 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 safety of the new rope meets or exceeds the safety factor of required diameter ropes and that Petitioner would suffer a substantial hardship if required to comply with this rule (VW2013-045).
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On March 7, 2013 the Division issued an order. The Final Order was in response to a Petition for a Variance from Church Street Station, filed February 12, 2013 and advertised on February 14, 2013 in Vol. 39, No. 31, 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, 2.20.4, 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 safety of the new rope meets or exceeds the safety factor of required diameter ropes and that Petitioner would suffer a substantial hardship if required to comply with this rule (VW2013-046).
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On March 7, 2013 the Division issued an order. The Final Order was in response to a Petition for a Variance from North Cove, filed February 14, 2013 and advertised on February 19, 2013 in Vol. 39, No. 34, 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 2.1.4 ASME A17.1, 2007 edition, and Chapter 30, Section 3004, 2007 includes 2009 supplement, Florida Building Code adopted by Rule 61C-5.001(1)(a) Florida Administrative Code that requires the control of smoke and hot gases and hoistway venting until May 1, 2015 because the Petitioner has demonstrated that the intent of the rule will be met and that Petitioner would suffer a substantial hardship if required to comply with this rule (VW2013-050).
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On March 7, 2013 the Division issued an order. The Final Order was in response to a Petition for a Variance from Sabadell United Bank Bldg, filed February 1, 2013 and advertised on February 7, 2013 in Vol. 39, No. 26, 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 for firefighters’ emergency operations until January 31, 2015 because the Petitioner has demonstrated that the intent of the rule will be met and that Petitioner would suffer a substantial hardship if required to comply with this rule (VW2013-036).
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On March 7, 2013 the Division issued an order. The Final Order was in response to a Petition for a Variance from Woolbright Corporate Center, filed December 31, 2012, and advertised on January 7, 2013 in Vol. 39, No. 04, 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 for firefighters’ emergency operations until June 1, 2015 because the Petitioner has demonstrated that the intent of the rule will be met and that Petitioner would suffer a substantial hardship if required to comply with this rule (VW2012-419).
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Variance (Application 130226-18) from John Blades, Henry M Flagler Museum. The property is located in Palm Beach County, Section 22, Township 43 South, Range 43 East, at 1 Whitehall Way, Palm Beach, FL 33480. The petition seeks relief from provisions in subsections 40E-24.201(5)(a) and 40E-24.201(6)(a), Florida Administrative Code, which states that irrigation of existing landscaping shall be conducted at specific times on specific days, pursuant to Section 120.542, Fla. Stat.
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Variance (Application 130226-17) from GB Investors LLC. The property is located in Palm Beach County, Section 4, Township 42 South, Range 43 East, at 11770-11780 US Highway 1, Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33408. The petition seeks relief from provisions in subsections 40E-24.201(5)(a) and 40E-24.201(6)(a), Florida Administrative Code, which states that irrigation of existing landscaping shall be conducted at specific times on specific days, pursuant to Section 120.542, Fla. Stat.
- Notices of Meetings, Workshops and Public Hearings (12)
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This is a meeting of the Advisory Committee described above. The purpose of the meeting is to hear presentations on and discuss: rainfall data, phosphate mining conservation and water resources protection strategies, and introductory information on water use and land use data. An opportunity for public comment will be provided near the end of the meeting.
NOTE: One or more members of the Governing Board from each of the water management districts named above may attend and participate in the meeting of the Advisory Committee.
; Monday, March 18, 2013, 1 p.m.; Florida Gateway College, Wilson S. Rivers Library and Media Center, 149 SE College Place, Building 200, Room 102, Lake City, FL 32025
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Official business of the Florida Mobile Home Relocation Corporation. Review of mobile home owner applications for compensation for relocation and/or abandonment due to change in land use, and such other business as may come before the board. A schedule for future meetings will be determined.; March 29th, 2013, 9:30 a.m.; The Clarion Inn & Suites, 20967 US Hwy 19 N, Clearwater, FL 33765
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The Florida Department of Children and Families has embarked upon a major reengineering project that will change the culture of the organization and redesign the way the Department and its community providers and stakeholders operate under a shared and common vision of integration and collaboration. In June 2011, Secretary David Wilkins formed the Child Protection Transformation Board, made up of skilled experts in the Florida child welfare community to help advise and guide the Department throughout this transformation process. The end result will be to enhance child safety, well-being and permanency, by fostering positive assets in Florida children and building a collaborative bridge to strong families and communities. As the Department nears the end of the Child Protection Transformation Project, this meeting will sunset the Board.; Friday, March 22nd, 2:00 pm- 3:30 pm; Conference Call Only
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For cases previously heard by the panel.; March 29, 2013 @ 2:30pm.; Department of Health, Tallahassee at Meet Me Number (888) 670-3525 code 9638257208.
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Legislative updates and other old and new business approved by the Commission Chair.; March 18, 2013; April 1, 2013; April 22, 2013; April 29, 2013 and May 13, 2013; 10:00 a.m. – until Completion; Meetings to be conducted using Communications Media Technology, specifically conference call; Call-in toll-free number: 1-888-670-3525 (US), Call-in number: 1-720-3891212 (US), Attendee access code: 297 701 3986
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Consider and decide on approval of products and product approval entities, and other business for the Commission.; March 28, 2013, at 10:00AM – 12:00PM; MEETING TO BE CONDUCTED USING COMMUNICATIONS MEDIA TECHNOLOGY, specifically Teleconference and Webinar: YOU MUST ACCESS BOTH THE TELECONFERENCE NUMBER for AUDIO ONLY and the WEBINAR for VISUAL ONLY.
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Consider and make recommendations regarding a request for declaratory statement and other business for the Commission.; March 28, 2013, at 1:00PM – 2:00PM;; To join the online meeting (Now from mobile devices!)
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Consider and make recommendations regarding a request for declaratory statement and other business for the Commission.; March 28, 2013, at 2:30PM – Until Completion;; MEETING TO BE CONDUCTED USING COMMUNICATIONS MEDIA TECHNOLOGY, specifically Teleconference and Webinar: YOU MUST ACCESS BOTH THE TELECONFERENCE NUMBER for AUDIO ONLY and the WEBINAR for VISUAL ONLY.
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Consider and make recommendations regarding a request for declaratory statement and other business for the Commission; March 29, 2013, at 10:00AM – Until Completion;; : MEETING TO BE CONDUCTED USING COMMUNICATIONS MEDIA TECHNOLOGY, specifically Teleconference and Webinar: YOU MUST ACCESS BOTH THE TELECONFERENCE NUMBER for AUDIO ONLY and the WEBINAR for VISUAL ONLY.
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This is a public annual meeting of interested stakeholders to discuss the Lower St. Johns River Tributaries Basin Management Action Plans (BMAPs) I and II. The BMAPs are the means for implementation of the adopted Total Maximum Daily Loads (TMDLs). The primary purpose of this meeting is to share annual updates.; March 14, 2013 at 1:00PM; Florida Department of Environmental Protection-Northeast District Office, Conference Rooms 1A and 1B, 8800 Baymeadows Way West, Suite 100, Jacksonville, Florida 32256
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To receive testimony and public comment and take final action on amendment of the Small Community Wastewater Facilities Grants priority list under Chapter 62-505, Florida Administrative Code (F.A.C.). Funds are available for adjusting authorized grant amounts for projects already listed on the Small Community Grants priority list based on revised project cost estimates. Additionally, administrative actions may be made to existing grant projects as required to coordinate with combination grant/loan requirements. No new projects will be considered for addition to the priority list at this hearing.
Prior to Department action at the hearing, all interested persons will have the opportunity to testify regarding the list and any proposed actions. The Department may adopt, modify, or deny the proposed actions at the hearing.
After the hearing, the Department will file the written Record of Final Agency Action. A copy of the Record of Final Agency Action will be made available to persons sponsoring the projects at issue and to any person submitting a timely written request. Such written requests must be submitted at the hearing or must be filed with the Department’s State Revolving Fund Program, 2600 Blair Stone Road, Mail Station #3505, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-2400, no later than 5:00 p.m. on the first working day after the public hearing.
; April 10, 2013, 10:00 a.m.; The Bob Martinez Center, Room 609, 2600 Blair Stone Road, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-2400
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The meeting agenda will consist of approval of minutes of the State Board meeting held February 18, 2013, and updates on various reports and status of education initiatives by the Commissioner. Updates will be provided on the Teacher Salary Increase, College and Career First Agenda, Career and Adult Education, Transition to Common Core Standards and Assessments, and 2013 Legislative Session. Updates will also be provided by President Joe Pickens on behalf of the Council of Presidents and by a Representative of Florida Association of District School Superintendents. Items for consideration include action relating to the following: New Rule 6A-6.0252, Use of Prescribed Pancreatic Enzyme Supplements; Amendment to Rule 6A-14.0411, Issuance of Continuing Contracts; and New Rule 6A-14.092, Textbook Affordability. Other items for consideration include: Request for Approval of Baccalaureate Proposal by Northwest Florida State College for a BS in Early Childhood Education, Birth through Age Four; Approval of Request by Palm Beach State College to Add Concentrations to its BAS Degrees in Supervision and Management and Information Management; Approval of Request by St. Johns River State College to Add a Concentration to its BAS Degree in Organizational Management; Approval of Request by Valencia College to Add a Concentration to its BS Degree in Electrical and Computer Engineering Technology; Charter School Appeals: Northeast Florida Virtual Charter School Board and the Florida Virtual School at Marion County vs. School Board of Marion County; Innovations Middle Charter School of Lake County vs. School Board of Lake County; Central Florida Virtual Charter School Board and the Florida Virtual School at Seminole County vs. School Board of Seminole County; Central Florida Virtual Charter School Board and the Florida Virtual School at Orange County vs. School Board of Orange County; Southwest Florida Virtual Charter School Board and the Florida Virtual School at Pasco County vs. School Board of Pasco County; and Approval of Appointments and Reappointment to the Education Practices Commission.; March 19, 2013, 8:30 a.m.; Department of Education, Turlington Building, 325 West Gaines St., Suite 1703/07, Tallahassee, Florida.
- Notices of Petitions and Dispositions Regarding Declaratory Stat (2)
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Douglas D. Adkins, Executive Director, Dayspring Village, Inc.; Petitioner's request for declaratory statement under section 120.565, Florida Statutes, seeking instruction and clarification on applicable aspects of the National Fire Protection Association Life Safety Code in relation to both existing and planned assisted living facilities was granted in part and denied in part by the Department. Although section 429.41, Florida Statutes, directly addressed several of Petitioner's inquiries, the Department declined to issue a declaratory statement in response to portions of the Petition on procedural grounds, as those particular aspects of the Petition should have properly been raised to the Department of Financial Services, Division of State Fire Marshal if Petitioner is seeking administrative clarification and guidance.
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Lisa Bishop, on behalf of Heart of Florida Regional Medical Center.; The petitioner is seeking the Board’s interpretation as to whether the changing of epidural anesthesia solutions on obstetrical patients is within the scope of practice for a registered nurse. The Board will address this petition at its next meeting.