- Petitions and Dispositions Regarding Rule Variance or Waiver (8)
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that on March 8, 2018, the Department issued a Final Order granting Central Florida Bible Camp Waste Water Treatment Facility’s Petition for Variance. The Petition was received on January 8, 2018. Notice of Receipt of this Petition was published in the Florida Administrative Register on January 18, 2018. The petition requested a variance from subparagraph 62-699.310(2)(a).1, F.A.C., which requires staffing by a Class C or higher operator 1 hour per day, 5 days per week. The Petitioner requests that staffing be reduced to 30 minutes/day for 5 days/week from June 1 through August 31, and to two 30-minute visits per week, on non-consecutive days, from September 1 through May 31. One public comment was received on January 23, 2018, concerning reduced staffing at wastewater treatment facilities. The Order, File No. FLA010566; OGC No. 18-0027, granted the Petition to Rule 62-699.310(2)(a)1., F.A.C., based on the foregoing, Petitioner has demonstrated that it meets the requirements for a variance and that the purpose of the underlying statute will be achieved by other means.
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that the Petition filed by Benham Golestani, Ph.D., on January 12, 2018, seeking a variance of 61G15-20.007(1)(a), F.A.C., has been withdrawn. The Notice of Petition was published in Vol. 44 No. 14 of the January 22, 2018, issue of the Florida Administrative Register.
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of Orders regarding the Petitions for Variance or Waiver filed on December 8, 2018, by Jason Davis, D.C.; Anthony Oliverio, D.C.; Thomas Kleinman, D.C.; and John Kinnard, D.C. The Notice of Petition for Variance or Waiver was published in Volume 43, Number 246, of the December 22, 2017, Florida Administrative Register. The Petitioners were seeking a variance or waiver of Rule 64B2-13.004(2), F.A.C., which requires that for the purpose of renewing a license, only those classroom hours earned at Board approved continuing education courses or under the provision of this rule are acceptable. The Board considered the Petitions at a duly-noticed meeting held February 9, 2018, in Kissimmee, Florida. The Board’s Orders were filed on March 7-8, 2018. The Petitions failed to include the minimum information required by section 120.542, F.S., and Rule 28-104.102, F.A.C. Specifically, the Petitions failed to allege facts specific to Petitioners which would justify granting Petitioners waiver or variance and the facts specific to the Petitioners that would demonstrate a substantial hardship or violation of principles of fairness were the Rule’s requirements to be strictly applied. The Petitions for Variance or Waive of Rule 64B2-13.004(2), F.A.C., were DENIED.
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that the Petition filed by Greg Dady, D.C., on March 6, 2018, seeking a variance of 64B2-13.004(2), F.A.C., has been withdrawn. The Notice of Petition was published in Vol. 44, No. 48 of the March 9, 2018, issue of the Florida Administrative Register.
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of the issuance of an Order regarding the Petition for Variance or Waiver, filed on January 8, 2018, by Lyle W. Grenz, D.C. The Notice of Petition for Variance or Waiver was published in Vol. 44, No. 09, of the January 12, 2018, Florida Administrative Register. Petitioner requested that the Board grant a variance from the continuing education requirements set forth in Rule 64B2-13.004(2), F.A.C. Specifically, Petitioner requests a permanent variance to grant him 12 hours of Continuing Education (‘CE”) credit for a course that was not approved by the Board. The Board considered the instant Petition at a duly-noticed public meeting held on February 9, 2018, in Kissimmee, Florida. The Board’s Order, filed on March 5, 2018, denied the Petition finding that Petitioner had failed to establish that the purpose of the underlying statute would be met by granting a variance or waiver from Rule 64B2-13.004, F.A.C. The Board further finds that Petitioner failed to establish that applying the requirements of the aforementioned rule to his circumstances would violate principles of fairness and impose substantial hardship.
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of the issuance of an Order regarding the Petition for Variance or Waiver, filed on January 16, 2018, by Albert W. Warner, III, D.C. The Notice of Petition for Variance or Waiver was published in Vol. 44, No. 11, of the January 17, 2018, Florida Administrative Register. Petitioner requested that the Board grant a variance from the continuing education requirements set forth in Rule 64B2-13.004(2), F.A.C. Specifically, Petitioner requests a permanent variance to allow him to take a 12 hour online continuing education (‘CE”) course in satisfaction of the Rule’s requirement licensees must take at least six (6) hours of CE in the area of records keeping and documentation every licensure renewal biennium. The Board considered the instant Petition at a duly-noticed public meeting held on February 9, 2018, in Kissimmee, Florida. The Board’s Order, filed on March 5, 2018, denied the Petition finding that application of the rule to Petitioner does not constitute a substantial hardship on Petitioner, nor does application of the rule to Petitioner violate principles of fairness.
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of the issuance of an Order regarding the Petition for Variance or Waiver, filed on January 18, 2018, by J. Phillip Palmer, D.C. The Notice of Petition for Variance or Waiver was published in Vol. 44, No. 14, of the January 22, 2018, Florida Administrative Register. Petitioner requested that the Board grant a variance from the continuing education requirements set forth in Rule 64B2-13.004(2), F.A.C. Specifically, Petitioner requests a permanent variance to grant him 17.25 hours of Continuing Education (‘CE”) credit for two (2) courses the Petitioner completed in the area of brain injury. Neither of the courses were approved by the Board. The Board considered the instant Petition at a duly-noticed public meeting held on February 9, 2018, in Kissimmee, Florida. The Board’s Order, filed on March 8, 2018, denied the Petition finding that Petitioner had failed to establish that the purpose of the underlying statute would be met by granting a variance or waiver from Rule 64B2-13.004, F.A.C. The Board further finds that Petitioner failed to establish that applying the requirements of the aforementioned rule to his circumstances would violate principles of fairness and impose substantial hardship.
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of an Order regarding the Petition for Variance or Waiver filed on December 8, 2018, by Louis DiDonato, D.C. Notice of Petition for Variance or Waiver was published in Volume 43, Number 246, of the December 22, 2017, Florida Administrative Register. The Petitioner sought a variance or waiver of Rule 64B2-13.004(2), F.A.C., which requires that for the purpose of renewing a license, only those classroom hours earned at Board approved continuing education courses or under the provision of this rule are acceptable. The Board considered the instant Petition at a duly-noticed meeting held February 9, 2018, in Kissimmee, Florida. The Board’s Order was filed on March 7, 2018. The Petition fails to include the minimum information required by section 120.542, F.S., and Rule 28-104.102, F.A.C. Specifically, the Petition fails to allege facts specific to Petitioner which would justify granting Petitioner a waiver or variance and the facts specific to the Petitioner that would demonstrate a substantial hardship or violation of principles of fairness were the Rule’s requirements to be strictly applied. The Petition for Variance or Waive of Rule 64B2-13.004(2), F.A.C., is DENIED.
- Notices of Meetings, Workshops and Public Hearings (12)
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To receive public comment regarding considerations for FWC’s ten-year Management Plan for the FWC Lead Managed Portions of Indian River County Public Shooting Range.
This hearing is being held EXCLUSIVELY for discussion of the DRAFT Indian River County Public Shooting Range Management Plan. This meeting is not being held to discuss area hunting or fishing regulations. For more information on the process for FWC rule and regulation development go online to: http://myfwc.com/about/rules-regulations/changes/; 7:00 P.M. Thursday, March 29th, 2018; Indian River County Administration Complex Commission Chambers
1801 27th Street, Vero Beach, FL 32960 – Building A
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General Business of Commission; Monday, March 26, 2018, 2:00 P.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 available in the Commission’s offices by contacting the Program Administrator at least 3 business days prior to the meeting.
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A public meeting of the Member Government Reclaimed Committee will convene to discuss reclaimed water issues and projects, the effects on rate payers and the effects on Tampa Bay Water bond holders.; Monday, April 2, 2018, 10:00 a.m.; Tampa Bay Water Administrative Offices, 2575 Enterprise Road, Clearwater, Florida 33763
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To review the investigative report and complaint in which the probable cause panel has to make a determination as to whether there is the existence of probable cause pursuant to Chapter 1005, Florida Statutes. Portions of the probable cause proceedings are not open to the public.; March 26, 2018 - beginning at 9:00 a.m.; By teleconference
Dial-In Number - 888-670-3525
Participant passcode: 2178480550#
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On March 27, 2018 beginning at 9:00 a.m. the Commission for Independent Education will consider: All Degree Granting Institutions and on March 28, 2018 beginning at 9:00 a.m. the Commission for Independent Education will consider all Non-Degree granting Institutions for the following: Disciplinary Matters, Informal Hearings, Institutions Ordered to Appear Back Before the Commission, New Applications for Licensure, Institutional Applications for Program Modifications and Additional Programs, Applications for Annual License, Motions for Extension of License, Motions for Request for Extension of Time to Comply with Contingencies, Reports, Approved Applicant Letters Sent, Licenses Sent, Closed Schools, Agent Training Programs, Annual Renewals, Extension of Annual Licenses, Licenses by Means of Accreditation, Annual Reviews of License By Means of Accreditation, Substantive Change Applications, Name Change Applications, Attorney and Executive Director Reports, Applications for Exemption for Religious Colleges, Informal Hearings, Improper School Closure Reports, Election of Officers and the General Business of the Commission. Public Comment: The Commission is committed to promoting transparency and public input during its public meetings. Speakers are requested to complete a public comment form, which will be available at the meeting, and to indicate whether they represent a group or faction. The Commission will hear public comment only regarding issues on the agenda. Individuals and representatives of groups will generally be allotted three minutes, but the time may be extended or shortened at the discretion of the chair. The Chair may impose a cumulative time limit for all public comment on any agenda item.; March 27, 2018 - Commission meeting beginning at 9:00 a.m. – Degree Granting Institutions – March 28, 2018 –Non Degree Granting Institutions beginning at 9:00 a.m.
; Mission Inn Resort and Club, 10400 County Road 48, Howey In The Hills, Florida 34737
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The Upper Ocklawaha Basin Working Group Basin Management Action Plan meeting scheduled for March 23 at the Leesburg Community Building has been cancelled. A new meeting date has not been determined.; March 23, 9:00 a.m. CANCELLED RESCHEDULE DATE TO BE DETERMINED.; Leesburg Community Building, East Room, 109 East Dixie Avenue, Leesburg, FL 34748
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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.; Wednesday, March 28, 2018; 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.; Florida Hospital Association, 307 Park Lake Circle, Orlando, FL 32803. This meeting will also be available via online webinar which requires a telephone for audio. To join the webinar, please use the following link and webinar ID: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/1663740701190260225, webinar ID: 788-097-035. AUDIO: Participants can use their telephone for audio and are muted upon calling in. Participants cannot be unmuted without their audio pin. Audio PINs are shown after joining the webinar. United States (Toll-free): 1-866-901-6455, Access Code: 863-745-535. If you have any difficulty accessing the teleconference, please call the Florida Center’s main number at (850) 412-3730.
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FM 435471-1: South Sumter Connector Trail PD&E Study - Project Advisory Group Meeting
The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT), District Five, is holding a Project Advisory Group (PAG) meeting to discuss the status of the South Sumter Connector Trail PD&E Study. The purpose of this project is to develop a multi-use trail that closes the approximately 22-mile gap in the Coast to Coast Trail network between the Good Neighbor Trail and the Van Fleet Trail. This meeting will focus on a review of the potential options being considered; the next step after the PAG will be to hold a public meeting and then select a recommended multi-use trail option.
Public participation is solicited without regard to race, color, national origin, age, sex, religion, disability or family status. Persons wishing to express their concerns relative to FDOT compliance with Title VI may do so by contacting Jennifer Smith, FDOT District Five Title VI Coordinator at jennifer.smith2@dot.state.fl.us.
The environmental review, consultation, and other actions required by applicable federal environmental laws for this project are being, or have been, carried out by the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) pursuant to 23 U.S.C. §327 and a Memorandum of Understanding dated December 14, 2016, and executed by the Federal Highway Administration and FDOT.
; Tuesday, March 27, 2018, 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.; Webster Community Center, S.E. First Avenue, Webster, Florida 33597
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The Domestic Security Oversight Council will conduct a quarterly meeting to provide direction and recommendations with respect to terrorism prevention, preparation, protection, mitigation, and response and recovery initiatives by state and local agencies. At 1:00 p.m. SET, the full council will hold an “open” meeting. All Council members and interested personnel may attend the meeting. At the conclusion of the full meeting, the Domestic Security Oversight Council will hold its “closed” meeting to address prioritized funding requests and intelligence updates.; March 21, 2018, 1:00 a.m.; The Ocala Hilton, 3600 SW 36th Avenue, Ocala, Florida
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Deputy Pilot Advancements.; March 27, 2018, 9:00 a.m.; 1(888)670-3525, participant pass code: 7004064007#
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Public Meeting #1
Title: Solicitation Conference for the ITN titled Consolidated Services for Refugees and Entrants in Duval County (ITN# 030618KSET1).
Description: As provided for in Sections 2.5, 2.6, and 2.7 of this ITN which was published to the Vendor Bid System (VBS) on March 14, 2018. The VBS can be accessed at:
http://www.myflorida.com/apps/vbs/vbs_www.main_menu. The purpose of the Solicitation Conference is to review the ITN with interested Vendors so that areas of misunderstanding or ambiguity are clarified. The Department encourages all prospective Vendors to participate in the solicitation conference, during which Vendors may pose questions.; Tuesday, April 3, 2018, @ 11:00 a.m.; Department of Children and Families
Roberts Building
5920 Arlington Expressway
Conference Room 1
Jacksonville, FL 32211
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The Charter School Appeal Commission will hear the Charter School Application denial of Florida Charter Educational Foundation, Inc. and South Palm Beach Charter School vs. Palm Beach County School Board.; March 28, 2018, 9:30 p.m. until completion; 1(888)670-3525, passcode: 994 517 4167
- Notices of Petitions and Dispositions Regarding Declaratory Stat (1)
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Tiger Commissary Services, Inc.; On March 15, 2018, the Florida Office of Financial Regulation (Consumer Finance) received a Petition for Declaratory Statement from Tiger Commissary Services, Inc.(TCSI). The petition seeks a declaratory statement from the Office to confirm whether Petitioner is required to be licensed as a money service business following its change in business process (per the petition, Tiger Commissary Services, Inc. no longer accepts money on behalf of a relative or friend of an inmate. No TCSI merchant account exists where funds belonging to a friend or relative is deposited. TCSI has cleared all transmissions between TCSI and Merchant Processors USMS and Forte. No outstanding money transmissions exists for any customer in any state. TCSl's primary business is Kitchen Management Services followed closely by Jail Management Software including Booking, Visitation, Warrants, Civil, Incidents, Dispatch, Evidence, and Fines & Fees modules. TCSI still sells physical commissary items through its website. Tiger allows individuals to access Heartland Payment System's (HPS) API/Web Interface through the TCSI website but the website clearly states the transaction is being processed by HPS).