- Proposed Rules (5)
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In 2013, the Florida Legislature passed Senate Bill 1036 authorizing young adults in foster care, who have not reached permanency before 18 years of age, to remain in care until 21 years of age, or age 22 years of age in the case of a young adult with a disability. This legislation substantially amended the following sections of the Florida Statutes: 39.013, 39.6013, 39.701, 409.145, 409.1451, 409.175, and 409.903 and created sections 39.6035 and 39.6251, Florida Statutes. These changes necessitate new rule development. The new rule titles will be as follows: 65C-41.004, Transition and Case Plans; 65C-41.005, Discharge from Program; 65C-41.006, Appeals.
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The purpose and effect of the proposed rule will be to establish procedures for registering to lobby the South Florida Water Management District and to adopt two forms for use in registration, changing information, renewing registration, and cancelling registration; along with incorporation of a business classification system for the principals of the registering lobbyists.
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The proposed rule adopts NFPA 110, Standard for Emergency and Standby Power Systems, 2013 Edition, in accordance with s. 527.06, F.S.
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The purpose of this new rule is to provide the definition of gross immorality and acts of moral turpitude as related to the education profession. The effect of this new rule is to define gross immorality and acts of moral turpitude as related to the authority of the Education Practices Commission to impose penalty against an educator’s certificate and to the Commissioner’s authority to engage in a Deferred Prosecution Agreement with an educator.
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For Rule 27.410, the Board proposes the rule amendment to update the rule regarding the registered pharmacy technician to pharmacist ratio and to restructure and revise existing requirements in order to make the rule easier to understand and apply. For Rule 27.420, the Board proposes the rule amendment to reorganize existing rule requirements in order to make the rule easier to understand.
- Petitions and Dispositions Regarding Rule Variance or Waiver (7)
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a Routine Variance for Subparagraph 61C-1.004(1)(a), Florida Administrative Code and Paragraph 5-202.11(A), 2009 FDA Food Code from Artifacts located in Tampa. The above referenced F.A.C. addresses the requirement that each establishment have an approved plumbing system installed to transport potable water and wastewater. They are requesting to utilize holding tanks to provide potable water and to collect wastewater at the handwash sink in the outside bar area.
The Division of Hotels and Restaurants will accept comments concerning the Petition for 14 days from the date of publication of this notice. To be considered, comments must be received before 5:00 p.m.
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On January 30, 2015 the Division of Hotels and Restaurants received a Petition for a Routine Variance for Paragraph 4-301.12(A), 2009 FDA Food Code and Paragraph 61C-4.010(5), Florida Administrative Code from Third Level Conrad Banquet Facility located in Fort Lauderdale. The above referenced F.A.C. addresses the requirement that each establishment have facilities for manually washing, rinsing and sanitizing equipment and utensils. They are requesting to share the warewashing sink area within another licensed food service establishment under the same ownership and on the same premise.
The Petition for this variance was published in Vol. 41/25 on February 06, 2015. The Order for this Petition was signed and approved on February 24, 2015. 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 a three-compartment sink is provided with hot and cold running water under pressure. The Petitioner shall also ensure that the three-compartment sink area within the main kitchen Lower Level Conrad Banquet Facility (SEA1623692) is maintained in a clean and sanitary manner and is available during all hours of operation. If the ownership of Lower Level Conrad Banquet Faciltiy (CFLB Partnership LLC) changes, a signed agreement for use of the shared facilities is required immediately.
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Department of Health, Board of Medicine
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Rebecca Pollock, seeking a variance or waiver of Rule 64B7-32.002, Florida Administrative Code, regarding the requirements for proof of graduation and Rule 64B7-32.003, Florida Administrative Code, regarding minimum requirements for board approved massage schools. Comments on this petition should be filed with the Board of Massage Therapy, 4052 Bald Cypress Way, Bin #C06, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-3258, within 14 days of publication of this notice.
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Laura Randich seeking a variance or waiver regarding using counterfeit proof paper for transcripts. Comments on this petition should be filed with the Board of Massage Therapy, 4052 Bald Cypress Way, Bin #C06, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-3258, within 14 days of publication of this notice.
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On February 03, 2015 the Division of Hotels and Restaurants received a Petition for a Routine Variance for Subparagraph 61C-1.004(1)(a), Florida Administrative Code and Paragraph 5-202.11(A), 2009 FDA Food Code from Hilton Historic Bayfront located in St. Augustine. The above referenced F.A.C. addresses the requirement that each establishment have an approved plumbing system installed to transport potable water and wastewater. They are requesting to utilize holding tanks to provide potable water and to collect wastewater at the handwash sink in the omelet station.
The Petition for this variance was published in Vol. 41/25 on February 06, 2015. The Order for this Petition was signed and approved on February 24, 2015. 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 wastewater holding tank for the handwash sink is emptied at a frequency as to not create a sanitary nuisance; and potable water provided must come from an approved source and be protected from contamination during handling. The Petitioner shall also ensure that the handwash sink is provided with hot and cold running water under pressure, soap, an approved hand drying device and a handwashing sign.
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On February 04, 2015 the Division of Hotels and Restaurants received a Petition for a Routine Variance for Subparagraph 3-305.11(A)(2), 2009 FDA Food Code, Section 3-305.14, 2009 FDA Food Code, Section 6-202.15, 2009 FDA Food Code, Section 6-202.16, 2009 FDA Food Code, Paragraph 61C-4.010(1), Florida Administrative Code, and Paragraph 61C-4.010(6), Florida Administrative Code from Tropi Q Island Cuisine located in Melbourne. The above referenced F.A.C. addresses the requirement for proper handling and dispensing of food. They are requesting to dispense bulk time/temperature control for safety foods from an open air mobile food dispensing vehicle.
The Petition for this variance was published in Vol. 41/25 on February 06, 2015. The Order for this Petition was signed and approved on February 24, 2015. 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 each pan within the steam table is properly covered with an individual lid; the steam table is enclosed within a cabinet with tight-fitting doors, and is protected by an air curtain installed and operated according to the manufacturer’s specifications that protects against flying vermin or other environmental contaminants; all steam table foods must be properly reheated for hot holding at approved commissaries and held hot at the proper minimum temperature per the parameters of the currently adopted FDA Food Code; and steam table food is to be dispensed by the operator with no customer self-service. The Petitioner shall also strictly adhere to the operating procedures and copies of the variance and operating procedures are to be present on the MFDV during all periods of operation.
- Notices of Meetings, Workshops and Public Hearings (11)
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In accordance with the timeframe set forth in section 120.525, Florida Statutes, a Public Opening is hereby noticed within the timeline for the Invitation to Bid (ITB-DEM-14-15-036) for State Logistics Response Center Pallet Rack Repairs.
The Division reserves the right to issue amendments, addenda, and changes to the timeline and specifically to the meeting notice listed above. The Division will post notice of any changes or additional meetings within the Vendor Bid System (VBS) in accordance with section 287.042(3), Florida Statutes, and will not re-advertise notice in the Florida Administrative Review (FAR). Access the VBS at: http://vbs.dms.state.fl.us/vbs/main_menu.
; March 20, 2015, at 2:30 p.m.; William E. Sadowski Office Building
2555 Shumard Oak Blvd,
Room 120L
Tallahassee, FL 32399
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General Board Meeting; Tuesday, March 24, 2015 @ 8:00 a.m.; Center for Independent Living offices at 702 North Denning Drive, Winter Park
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To receive public comments on nutrient total maximum daily loads (TMDLs) for impaired waters in the Ocklawaha Basin, to be adopted in Rule 62-304.500, F.A.C.. These nutrient TMDLs, if adopted, will constitute site specific numeric interpretations of the narrative nutrient criterion set forth in paragraph 62-302.530(47)(b), F.A.C., that would replace the otherwise applicable numeric nutrient criteria in subsection 62-302.531(2) for these particular waters. The TMDLs to be presented at the public workshop include nutrient TMDLs for Lochloosa Lake (2738A) and Cross Creek (2754). Draft reports for these TMDLs will be posted on the Department’s TMDL webpage (http://www.dep.state.fl.us/water/tmdl/draft_tmdl.htm) on March 15, 2015, for public review. Written comments on these TMDLs, as well as the establishment of these nutrient TMDLs as site specific interpretations of the narrative nutrient criteria, will be accepted by the Department through April 16, 2015. These comments should be directed to: Xueqing Gao, Administrator, Watershed Evaluation and TMDL Section, Florida Department of Environmental Protection, Mail Station #3555, 2600 Blair Stone Road, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-2400, or via email: xueqing.gao@dep.state.fl.us.; Tuesday, March 31, 2015, 10:00 a.m.; GRU Multi-Purpose Room, Gainesville Regional Utilities, 301 SE 4th Avenue, Gainesville, Florida
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The Dept. of Children and Families, Circuit 1 Alliance-Community Action Team to provide a forum for providers and the Community to identify needs and gaps in services in order to imporve the lives of children and families in the Escambia, Santa Rosa, Okaloosa and Walton Counties. For those that cannot attend in person, the following conference call number is being provided for them, the number is 1 (888) 670-3525 and the participant is 5412711821#.; May 8, 2015
9:00AM to 1:00PM; Northwest Florida State College Chautauqua Campus
908 US Hwy 90 W., DeFuniak Springs,FL. 32433
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To conduct the regular business of the Program Committee of the North Central Florida Regional Planning Council.; March 26, 2015 at 6:30 p.m.; Holiday Inn Hotel and Suites, Olustee Room, 213 Southwest Commerce Boulevard, Lake City, Florida.
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To conduct the regular business of the Clearinghouse Committee of the North Central Florida Regional Planning Council.; March 26, 2015 at 6:00 p.m.; Holiday Inn Hotel and Suites, Suwannee Room, 213 Southwest Commerce Boulevard, Lake City, Florida.
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To conduct the regular business of the Regional Planning Committee of the North Central Florida Regional Planning Council.; March 26, 2015 at 6:30 p.m.; Holiday Inn Hotel and Suites, Suwannee Room, 213 Southwest Commerce Boulevard, Lake City, Florida.
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To conduct the regular business of the North Central Florida Regional Planning Council.; March 26, 2015 at 7:30 p.m.; Holiday Inn Hotel and Suites, Suwannee Room, 213 Southwest Commerce Boulevard, Lake City, Florida.
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To conduct the regular business of the Executive Committee of the North Central Florida Regional Planning Council.; March 26, 2015 at 6:00 p.m.; Holiday Inn Hotel and Suites, Olustee Room, 213 Southwest Commerce Boulevard, Lake City, Florida.
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Governing Board Meeting, Committee Meetings and Public Hearing: Consider SWFWMD business. There will be an opportunity for public input on the intention to amend the District’s Fiscal Year (FY) 2014-15 budget as follows: Increase the FY2014-15 General Fund budget by $200,000 from $161,870,414 to $162,070,414 and increase the District’s FY2014-15 budget from $166,698,619 to $166,898,619 to include unanticipated revenue from the Florida Blue for Wellness Benefits. The proposed budget amendment will not impact the District’s millage or ad valorem property taxes. All or part of this meeting may be conducted by means of communications media technology in order to permit maximum participation of Governing Board members.; Tuesday, March 31, 2015; 9:00 a.m.; Brooksville Service Office, 2379 Broad Street, Brooksville, FL 34604
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General Business of the Commission’s Board of Directors; Tuesday, March 24, 2015, 10:00 A.M. (EDT); Via conference call. This special meeting of the Commission will be conducted through the use of communications media technology, as authorized by section 163.01(18), Florida Statutes. Persons desiring to attend the meeting may do so by conference call which may be in listen-only mode during Commission deliberations and action, or at other times not designated for public comment. A copy of the agenda, conference-call dial-in instructions, and directions to the location of the hosting facility designated for public use of communications media technology (conference call) for this meeting may be obtained from the agency contact listed below. Any one not having access to a telephone will be entitled to use the telephone facilities located in Room 100, Clerk of the Circuit Court – Leon County, 301 South Monroe Street, Tallahassee, FL, 32301.
- Notices of Petitions and Dispositions Regarding Declaratory Stat (3)
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Valarie Harring, Unit Owner, In Re: Del Prado Park Townhouses Condominium Association, Inc., Docket No. 2015011114, filed on February 10, 2015.; Whether new procedures, policies, and fee structures regarding unit leases can be approved via email instead of at a noticed, open meeting; Whether the board of directors may discuss lease compliance and policy via email; Whether board of directors may hold an email vote to find unit owners non-compliant, approve violation notices, and cite intent to take legal action; Whether board decisions to deny lease renewal must be made at a noticed, open meeting; under section 718.112(2)(c), Florida Statutes.
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Dan Tsinokas, Unit Owner, In Re: Grand Venezia COA, Inc., Docket No. 2015010804, filed on March 5, 2015.; Whether water and sewer service for Grand Venezia COA, Inc. is a common expense under section 718.115(1)(a), Florida Statutes.
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Robert Dewar; The Petition was withdrawn by the Petitioner on March 13, 2015. Accordingly, the matter has been closed by the Department.