• Notices of Development of Proposed Rules and Negotiated Rulemaking (15)
  • The revised rule in Rule 25-9.001, F.A.C., clarifies what rules apply to local exchange telecommunications companies. The revised rule in Rule 25-9.034, F.A.C., would expressly provide that the rule does not apply to agreements entered into by telecommunications companies. This would limit the scope of the rule to the regulated entities, such as electric and water industries. The revision in Rule 25-9.044, F.A.C., would state that the rule only applies to rate-of-return regulated local exchange telecommunications companies. Docket No. 080159-TP.
  • The purposes of the rule amendments are to delete any provisions that are obsolete; to create a market test which, if met, would provide for streamlined regulation in which 53 rules would not apply; to clarify when the rule applies only to rate-of-return regulated local exchange telecommunication companies; to better reflect the telecommunications industry state of competition; and to address certain matters on a complaint basis. Under the new rule proposal for Rule 25-4.008, F.A.C., on Streamlined Regulation for Telecommunications Markets and Companies, the companies meeting the test for competitive markets or streamlined regulation would not be subject to the following rules: Rule 25-4.0185, F.A.C., Periodic Reports; Rule 25-4.0201, F.A.C., Audit Access to Records; Rule 25-4.021, F.A.C., System Maps and Records; Rule 25-4.023, F.A.C., Report of Interruptions; Rule 25-4.066, Availability of Service; Rule 25-4.069, F.A.C., Maintenance of Plant and Equipment; Rule 25-4.070, F.A.C., Customer Trouble Reports; Rule 25-4.071, F.A.C., Adequacy of Service; Rule 25-4.072, F.A.C., Transmission Requirements; Rule 25-4.073, F.A.C., Answering Time; Rule 25-4.074, F.A.C., Intercept Service; Rule 25-4.077, F.A.C., Metering and Recording Equipment; Rule 25-4.083, F.A.C., Preferred Carrier Freeze; Rule 25-4.085, F.A.C., Service Guarantee Program; Rule 25-4.107, F.A.C., Information to Customers; Rule 25-4.108, F.A.C., Initiation of Service; Rule 25-4.109, Customer Deposits; Rule 25-4.110, F.A.C., Customer Billing for Local Exchange Telecommunications Companies; Rule 25-4.112, F.A.C., Termination of Service by Customer; Rule 25-4.113, F.A.C., Refusal or Discontinuance of Service by Company; Rule 25-4.114, F.A.C., Refunds; Rule 25-4.115, F.A.C., Directory Assistance; Rule 25-4.117, F.A.C., 800 Service; Rule 25-4.200, F.A.C., Application and Scope; Rule 25-4.202, F.A.C., Construction; Rule 25-4.210, F.A.C., Service Evaluation and Investigations; Rule 25-4.214, F.A.C., Tariff Filings; Rule 25-4.215, F.A.C., Limited Scope Proceedings; Rule 25-9.005, F.A.C., Information to Accompany Filings; Rule 25-9.020, F.A.C., Front Cover; Rule 25-9.021, F.A.C., Title Page; Rule 25-9.022, F.A.C., Table of Contents; Rule 25-9.023, F.A.C., Description of Territory Served; Rule 25-9.024, F.A.C., Miscellaneous; Rule 25-9.025, F.A.C., Technical Terms and Abbreviations; Rule 25-9.026, F.A.C., Index of Rules and Regulations; Rule 25-9.027, F.A.C., Rules and Regulations; Rule 25-9.029, F.A.C., Index of Rate or Exchange Schedules; Rule 25-9.030, F.A.C., Rate Schedules-General; Rule 25-9.032, F.A.C., Telephone Utility Exchange Schedules; Rule 25-9.045, F.A.C., Withdrawal of Tariffs. Also none of the rules from Chapter 25-14, F.A.C., would apply if such test is met. Docket No. 080159-TP.
  • The primary purpose of the proposed new rule is to implement law regarding third-party voter registration organizations consistent with the requirements of Chapters 2005-278 and 2007-30, Laws of Florida.
  • The rule revision would clarify that the rules in Chapter 25-14, F.A.C., do not apply to competitive local exchange companies or price regulated local exchange companies. Docket No. 080159-TP.
  • To make more consistent the year-round water conservation regulations relating to landscape irrigation among the District, the St. Johns River Water Management District and the South Florida Water Management District. Consistency of regulations will promote compliance and more efficient enforcement of the regulations especially in areas where counties or municipalities are located in more than one water management district.
  • The Board proposes the rule amendment to add another way for courses to be approved by the Board.
  • The Board proposes the rule amendment for consideration of the requirements for reactivation of an inactive or retired license.
  • The amendments update and clarify various portions of the rule governing the operation of residential commitment programs as follows: The amendments expand the scope of the rule to cover sex offender programs. They add and revise definitions, eliminate an unnecessary medical authorization form, and clarify references to "treatment," so as to differentiate criminogenic intervention from clinical treatment. Intake classification factors are clarified in Section 7.004(8), and consistent amendments are made in 7.013(7). The need for digital video cameras and recording equipment in Section 7.008 is modified to accommodate smaller facilities.
  • To add an additional violation for which a citation is an appropriate penalty.
  • Examination Requirements for Optometry Clinical Examination defines areas that must be covered by the examination and also identifies the exact percentage of items that should be devoted to each area. Both stipulations are intended to reflect the current knowledge needed by optometry practitioners in order to protect the health and welfare of the public. The knowledge in a field like optometry changes over time. Consequently, a new task analysis of the profession is conducted and modification of the examination is made as needed. In between task analyses, subject matter experts are engaged on a yearly basis to review the existing composition of the examination and identify areas that may need minor modification in order to keep the examination up to date, to help ensure that the examination is both current and valid. Theoretically, every time subject matter experts identify even small needed medications, a rule change should be proposed to the Board to authorize this revision. However, making rule changes is a relatively complex undertaking and may take several months. Therefore, the Board is specifying percentage ranges for the various items in the examination, rather than exact percentages, in the examination rule.
  • The proposed rule is to implement Section 8 of Chapter 2007-30, Laws of Florida, which becomes effective July 1, 2008. The law requires a county or other local canvassing board to conduct after certification of an election a manual public audit of a voting system, publicize the results, and submit an audit report to the Department of State This rule is required to provide the necessary uniform procedures for conducting the manual audit including providing a format for the audit report.
  • The purpose of the amendments to the rule is to clarify the criteria or standards for determining whether a voter has clearly indicated his or her choice on a ballot for purposes of a manual recount or other event requiring such determination. The amendments to the rule add samples of the votes that will or will not count to facilitate the determination by the county or local canvassing board.
  • To update the rule to inform of consequences of noncompliance after renewal or citation.
  • The primary purpose of the proposed new rule is to formalize the uniform content and format in which certain reports or data required under the Florida Election Code are currently submitted by the supervisors of elections on such matters as voting history, precinct-level election results, street addresses for registration, and other statistical data regarding voting or election activity.
  • The changes proposed are to the polling place procedures manual, DS-DE 11, incorporated by reference in the rule, and which is used as a guide for poll workers during the early voting period and election day. The changes are necessary to effectuate the changes to the Florida Election Code with the enactment of Chapter 2007-30, Laws of Florida, that affect provisions in the manual relating to but not limited to ballot accounting, voting by persons with disabilities, and provisional ballot voters.

• Proposed Rules (11)
  • This rule amendment involves Adult Day Care Centers. The purpose of the proposed rule amendment is to comply with Sections 408.809 and 429.919, F.S., regarding background screening requirements for staff working in adult day care centers.
  • Laws of Florida Chapter 2007-99 amended Chapter 161.085 of the Florida Statutes relating to rigid coastal armoring structures in order to provide criteria to permit sand-filled geotextile containers used as the core of reconstructed dune. This led to the development of Chapter 62B-56, F.A.C., entitled “Rules and Procedures for Using Sand-Filled Geotextile Dune Cores (Permits for Construction and Maintenance)”. This new chapter will provide the criteria for constructing and maintaining sand-filled geotextile containers used as dune core structures for coastal armoring and establish rules to reflect the recent legislative changes. In addition, conforming changes will simultaneously be made to Chapter 62B-33, F.A.C. to clarify that all geotextile containers as the core of a reconstructed dune shall be governed by the new Chapter 62B-56, F.A.C.
  • A new Part VI Tourist-Oriented Directional Signs is being adopted to implement provisions of Section 479.262, F.S. In addition to adding the new requirements for TODS on the State Highway System, there are some required amendments to Part I, including revising the Purpose, Definitions, and General Criteria rules. Some documents incorporated by reference under subsection 14-51.014(8), F.A.C., are revised and updated, requiring the revised documents to be incorporated by reference.
  • The amendment to Rule Chapter 14-90, F.A.C., removes obsolete subsections which contained language specifically referring to standards to be used on or before July 1, 2006.
  • The purpose and effect of the proposed rule amendment is to increase license renewal fees to the maximum allowed by statute.
  • The purpose of this rule is to provide an application mechanism and fee schedule requesting IRB review pursuant to the provisions of Section 381.86(5), F.S.
  • The purpose and effect of the proposed rule is to address those situations when, on the same shift, an inmate resumes disruption after the camera operator has left the area. The rule provides for deference to the judgment of the supervisor as to whether return of the camera will be counterproductive to his efforts to regain control of the situation. The rule specifies that new initiation of video recording is required if shift change or other staff change occurs after the camera and operator left the area. The purpose and effect of the amendments to Form DC4-650B, Risk Assessment for the Use of Chemical Restraint Agents and Electronic Immobilization Devices, is to provide for the use of CIT intervention techniques prior to application of chemical agents for designated inmates at Florida State Prison and Union Correctional Institution.
  • The purpose and effect of the proposed rule is to clarify the rule language and provide consistency regarding canteen purchases and the property allowed for inmates in confinement.
  • Laws of Florida Chapter 2007-99 amended Chapter 161.085 of the Florida Statutes relating to rigid coastal armoring structures in order to provide criteria to permit sand-filled geotextile containers used as the core of a reconstructed dune. This led to the development of Chapter 62B-56, F.A.C., entitled “Rules and Procedures for Using Sand-Filled Geotextile Dune Cores (Permits for Construction and Maintenance)”. The proposed changes to Chapter 62B-33, F.A.C. will bring the chapter into conformity with section 161.085, Florida Statute, and Chapter 62B-56, F.A.C. These changes shall be made simultaneously with the creation of Chapter 62B-56, F.A.C.
  • The Department proposes to promulgate a new rule to address the creation and content of counterfeit-resistant prescription blanks in accordance with Section 893.065, Florida Statutes (2007).
  • This rule is promulgated to implement Section 215.555, Florida Statutes, regarding the Florida Hurricane Catastrophe Fund, for the 2008-2009 contract year.

• Notices of Changes, Corrections and Withdrawals (6)
  • Water Treatment Plant Used and Useful Calculation
  • Requirements for Evidence of Workers' Compensation Coverage
  • Purpose and Intent, Definitions, Gear: Traps, Buoys, Identification Requirements, Prohibited Devices, Other Prohibitions, Slipper Lobster; Prohibitions Relating to Eggbearing Slipper Lobster, Trap Reduction Schedule
  • Citizenship, Family-Related Medicaid Eligibility Determination Process, Family-Related Medicaid General Eligibility Criteria
  • Incorporated and Approved Forms
  • Reimbursement Contract, Procedures to Determine Ineligibility for Participation in the Florida Hurricane Catastrophe Fund and to Determine Exemption from Participation in the Florida Hurricane Catastrophe Fund, Revenue Bonds Issued Pursuant to Section 215.555(6), F.S, Insurer Reporting Requirements

• Petitions and Dispositions Regarding Rule Variance or Waiver (16)
  • permanent waiver of Rule 11B-27.00212(14), F.A.C., and CJSTC form 86A, from Michael Christoff. Petitioner wishes to waive that portion of the rule and form that requires officers to shoot from the 15 yard line at a B21E target or equivalent as partial fulfillment of the law enforcement officer firearms qualification standard.
  • Variance (Application 080402-21, Permit 36-05292-P) from Riviera HFAH LLC for a project known as Rivera Marina, located in Lee County, Section 13, Township 44 South, Range 24 East. The petition seeks relief from Section 373.414, F.S., Chapter 40E-4.101(2), F.A.C., pertaining to the content of permit applications and the requirement that the permit be issued to the record title holder, holder of a recorded easement, those having the right to exercise the power of eminent domain or having a contract to purchase real property.
  • Ravichandran Sokkan, seeking a variance or waiver of Rule 64B16-26.2031, Florida Administrative Code, which requires that no program of work activity will be approved for any applicant until said applicant has been certified by FPGEE Foreign Pharmacy Graduate Examination Commission.
  • Sandip J. Patel, seeking a variance or waiver of Rule 64B16-26.2031, Florida Administrative Code, which requires that no program of work activity will be approved for any applicant until said applicant has been certified by FPGEE Foreign Pharmacy Graduate Examination Commission.
  • Deepakkumar Shah, seeking a variance or waiver of Rule 64B16-26.2031, Florida Administrative Code, which requires that no program of work activity will be approved for any applicant until said applicant has been certified by FPGEE Foreign Pharmacy Graduate Examination Commission.
  • Saurin C. Modi, seeking a variance or waiver of Rule 64B16-26.2031, Florida Administrative Code, which requires that no program of work activity will be approved for any applicant until said applicant has been certified by FPGEE Foreign Pharmacy Graduate Examination Commission.
  • Tency P. Meleth, seeking a variance or waiver of Rule 64B16-26.2031, Florida Administrative Code, which requires that no program of work activity will be approved for any applicant until said applicant has been certified by FPGEE Foreign Pharmacy Graduate Examination Commission.
  • NOTICE WAS HEREBY GIVEN that on March 18, 2008, for a Petition for an Emergency Variance for Chapter 61C-1.004(1) (a), 61C-1.004 (1) (d) and 61C-4.010 (6) Florida Administrative Codes (F.A.C.s) from Sara’s Hershey Ice Cream located in St. Petersburg. The above referenced F.A.C.s state the water supply shall meet the standards provided in 64E-8, 62-550 and 62-555 F.A.C., that sewage shall be disposed of in a public sewerage system or other approved sewerage system in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 64E-6 or 62-601 F.A.C. and physical facilities at public food service establishments shall be subject to the provisions of Chapter 6 of the Food Code. The Petitioner is requesting a variance to not have hard plumbing in their kiosk and use alternative methods for sewage disposal and obtaining potable water. This variance request was approved and is contingent upon Petitioner using an adequately sized potable water tank and utilizing a wastewater holding tank that is at least 15% larger than the potable water holding tank. Water and wastewater holding tanks are to be emptied at least twice a day. Petitioner must adhere strictly to the following operating procedures: adhere to the current menu; utilize single-service utensils only for customers; supply for potable water tank must be from an approved source with written documentation provided; sanitize the fresh water and wastewater tanks at least once every 24 hours. Handwashing procedures are to be strictly adhered to as specified in the Federal Food and Drug Administration 2001 Food Code, Section 2-301.14. Water must be provided to the three-compartment sink via a food-grade extendable hose that is extended only during the brief time needed to fill the three compartments. If any sanitary nuisance is documented during inspections, this variance request will be re-evaluated. All provisos shall be complied with prior to final licensing. Any violation of the variance is the equivalent of a violation of the Rule and may result in a rescission of the variance and subject the Petitioner to disciplinary sanctions as enumerated in Sec. 509.261, Florida Statutes.
  • variance from Rule 64E-2.002(1), from Anais Cadalzo Abreu. The Petition requests a variance from the rule that defines “approved program” due to the date that the program from which she graduated is anticipated to meet the parameters of the rule. Comments on the Petition should be filed with: Elizabeth B. Hines, Administrator, 4052 Bald Cypress Way, Bin #C85, Tallahassee, Fl 32399-3255.
  • for an Emergency Variance for Chapter 61C-4.010(7); Florida Administrative Code from Galley Catering LLC located in Davie. The above referenced F.A.C. states that all bathrooms shall be of easy and convenient access to both patrons and employees… They are requesting a variance to use public bathrooms located in a hallway twenty feet away and have seating for twenty-five.
  • a variance, pursuant to section 120.542, Florida Statutes, and Rule 28-104, F.A.C. , from Rules 62B-33.002, (18), (19), F.A.C., which defines "eligible structures" and "emergency protection", and from 62B-33.0051(1)(a)1, F.A.C., which provides the conditions where construction of armoring shall be authorized. The petition was received from Keith R. Jackson, regarding WL-999 AR V. The property is located at 122 Sandcliffs Drive, Santa Rosa Beach, in Walton County.
  • The Board of Hearing Aid Specialists hereby gives notice of the issuance of an Order regarding the Petition for Variance or Waiver for Rick Stegbauer. The Notice of Petition for Variance or Waiver was published in Volume 34, No. 08, of the February 22, 2008, Florida Administrative Weekly. The Board considered the Petition at a duly-noticed telephonic public meeting held on March 14, 2008. The Board’s Order denies the Petition for Variance or Waiver of Rule 64B6-8.003(5), Florida Administrative Code that states in pertinent part, that a trainee take the first available licensure examination upon completion of the training program. The Board finds that the Petitioner has not complied with Section 120.542(2), Florida Statutes, and that the Petition for Waiver and Variance should be denied on the following grounds: Petitioner failed to demonstrate that full application of Rule 64B6-8.004(5), F.A.C., to his circumstances would violate principles of fairness or create substantial hardship
  • an Emergency Variance for Chapter 61C-4.010(7); Florida Administrative Code from Big Tomato located in Miami. The above referenced F.A.C. states …each public food service establishment shall maintain a minimum of one public bathroom for each sex, properly designated…. . The proposed establishment has one bathroom for patrons and they are requesting a variance to have a seating capacity of nineteen (19).
  • a Routine Variance for Chapter 61C-4.010(7); Florida Administrative Code from Heavenly Treasures and Angel Tea Room located in Dade City. The above referenced F.A.C. states …each public food service establishment shall maintain a minimum of one public bathroom for each sex, properly designated…. . The proposed establishment has one bathroom for patrons and they are requesting a variance to have a seating capacity of thirty-four (34).
  • Kenneth R. Walters, seeking a variance from Rule 61H1-33.006(2), Florida Administrative Code, which requires that an applicant for reactivation demonstrate successful completion of the required number of continuing professional education hours.
  • a Routine Variance for Chapter 61C-4.010(7); Florida Administrative Code from Socris Grill Restaurant located in Miami. The above referenced F.A.C. states …each public food service establishment shall maintain a minimum of one public bathroom for each sex, properly designated…. . The proposed establishment has one bathroom for patrons and they are requesting a variance to have a seating capacity of twenty (20).

• Notices of Meetings, Workshops and Public Hearings (77)
  • The Research Selection Committee will meet to hear presentations from selected researchers and to fomulate a funding recommendation. Please contact the Center directly at 352/392-6264 for the meeting location and agenda.; May 8th, 2008 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.; Gainesville, Florida
  • Regular Board business; Saturday, May 17, 2008 at 9:00 a.m., or shortly thereafter, Sunday, May 18, 2008 at 9:00 a.m., or shortly thereafter.; Florida Hotel and Conference Center, 1500 Sand Lake Road, Orlando, FL 32809, Phone (407) 859-1500.
  • To review those cases on which a determination of existence of probable cause has already been made.; Thursday, May 15, 2008, commencing at 10:00 am or soon thereafter.; Conference Call Number: 888-808-6959, Conference Code: 2454587
  • To conduct general business of the Board; Thursday, May 22, 2008 commencing at 9:00 a.m. or soon thereafter.; Buena Vista Suites, 8203 Would Center Drive, Orlando, FL 32821, Phone (407) 238-8000
  • This is a regular meeting of the Baord of Supervisors, Broward Soil and Water Conservation District. Topics to be discussed include, but are not limited to, Watershed Improvement District, Beach Revegetation and Chapter 582, F.S.; May 7, 2008, 5:00 p.m.; 6191 Orange Drive, Suite 6181-P, Davie, FL 33314
  • General District business.; May 8, 2008, June 5, 2008 at 7:30 a.m.; 6285 Dogwood Dr. Milton, FL 32570
  • The Research Selection Committee will meet to hear proposal presentations and formulate a funding recommendation. Please contact the Hinkley Center at 352/392-6264 for exact location and time.; May 14, 2008; Orlando
  • The Hinkley Center Advisory Board will hold a meeting of its members 8:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. For the exact location or for additional information, please contact the Center at 352/392-6264.; May 15, 2008; Orlando
  • to take public testimony on all Florida Forever land acquisition projects and new proposals as follows.; Monday, May 5, 2008 at 6:00 PM; Brevard City Commission Chambers 555 South Washington Avenue Titusville, FL 32796
  • Regularly scheduled meeting for all Parole, Conditional Release, Conditional Medical Release, Addiction Recovery and Control Release matters as well as other Commission business.; Wednesday, May 14, 2008, 9am; Florida Parole Commission, 2601 Blair Stone Road., Bldg., Tallahassee, FL 32399-2450
  • The Council will meet to hear reports on mechanical harvesting, robotics and CMNP registration, and to discuss any other matters which might relate to this council.; Tuesday, May 6, 2008, 10:00 a.m.; Florida's Natural Grove House, 20160 Highway 27, Lake Wales, FL 33853
  • The 3:00 pm meeting is for the various committees of the authority. The 5:30 pm meeting is a full board meeting to discuss general authority business.; Wednesday, May 14, 2008, 3:00 pm and 5:30 pm; Golden Ocala, 8300 NW 31st Lane Rd, Ocala, Florida 34482 (352) 622-0100
  • This meeting will be held to deliberate cases that have come before the Commission for determination.; Thursday, May 22, 2008 at 9:00am. The phone number to contact is 888-808-6959, when prompted enter the VCS Conference Code 1021548, followed by the # key.; Florida Commission on Human Relations
  • Items of discussion include, but are not limited to, business before the committee.; Thursday, April 30, 2008 at 8:00 am.; Dial in: (866) 526 - 0550.
  • Items of discussion include, but are not limited to, business before the committee.; Wednesday, April 30, 2008 at 12:30 pm.; Crowne Plaza Orlando Airport 5555 Hazeltine National Drive Orlando, FL 32812
  • The purpose is to receive public comment on the draft Mosquito Lagoon Aquatic Preserve Management Plan. The Mosquito Lagoon Aquatic Preserve Advisory Committee will be participating. A copy of the draft plan will be available for viewing starting May 2, 2008, at www.dep.state.fl.us/coastal.; Wednesday, June 4, 2008, 6:30 p.m.; New Smyrna Beach Regional Library, 1001 S. Dixie Freeway, New Smyrna Beach, FL 32168
  • Lee County Community Alliance Meeting. The Florida Department of Children and Families announces the following Circuit 20 Community Based Care Alliance Meetings to which all interested persons are invited.; Friday May 30, 2008, Friday July 25, 2008, Friday September 26, 2008 and Friday November 21, 2008; Lee County Human Services, 2440 Thompson Street. Fort Myers, Florida.
  • Agenda topics will include an annual review of the FWCJUA’s Market Assistance Plan; and a review of Committee duties.; May 2, 2008, beginning at 10:00 a.m.; To participate in the teleconference meeting, please contact Kathy Coyne at (941) 378-7408.
  • PURPOSE: This public workshop is being held to receive comments and suggestions on any issues relating to the local value adjustment board process, including, but not limited to: A) Current value adjustment board procedures and suggestions for improvement; B) The selection, qualifications, training, and responsibilities of Special Magistrates; C) What a “model” local value adjustment board process should include. The Department will use these comments and suggestions to develop proposed rules for the conduct of value adjustment board hearings under current law and to provide information for the Legislature to support additional substantive and procedural changes to the laws governing the value adjustment board hearing process. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Further information on the local value adjustment board issues identified above is available at http://www.myflorida.com/dor/property/ or may be requested from Claudia Kemp, Florida Department of Revenue, P.O. Box 3000, Tallahassee, FL 32315-3000 or KempC@dor.state.fl.us or (850) 414-6109. WRITTEN COMMENTS ARE WELCOME: Persons who are unable to attend this public workshop are encouraged to submit written comments and suggestions related to the local value adjustment board process. Please direct your written statements to Claudia Kemp, Florida Department of Revenue, P.O. Box 3000, Tallahassee, FL 32315-3000, or KempC@dor.state.fl.us. ; May 7, 2008; from 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. (or earlier based on when all participants complete their comments); Orlando Public Library, Albertson Room, 101 East Central Blvd., Orlando, Florida
  • The Administration for the Business Enterprises Program will discuss: Selection Panel appointment of an alternate member and og topics as needed. The State Committee of Vendors will present reports form their subcommittees: General Topics and General Topics of interest brought up by the District Representatives at the meeting.; May 9, 2008 starting at 10:00 A.M. until all business in concluded then for the day and reconvening on May 10, 2008 starting at 9:00 A.M. till 12:00 P.M.; Embassy Suites – South, 8978 International Drive, Orlando, Florida, Room Reservations – 407-352-1400
  • Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program, East Central Florida District Council Business; May 1, 2008 at 12 p.m.; 988 Woodcock Rd., Meeting located in the building conference room
  • Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program, North Dade District Council Business; May 8, 2008 at 10:30 a.m.; North Miami Beach Public Library located at 1601 N.E. 164th St., North Miami Beach, Florida 33162
  • Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program, District Council Business; May 15, 2008 at 10:00 a.m.; 7601 Little Rd., New Port Richey, Florida
  • Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program, Broward County District Council Business; May 13, 2008 at 1:00 p.m.; 1400 West Commercial Blvd., 2nd Floor, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309
  • Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program Mid & S. Pinellas District Council Business; May 15, 2008 at 1:00 p.m.; 11351 Ulmerton Rd., Ste. #303, Rm. #136, Largo, Florida 33778
  • A Public Meeting of the Water Resources Advisory Commission (WRAC) regarding water resources protection, water supply and flood protection issues. The public is advised that it is possible that one or more members of the Governing Board of the South Florida Water Management District may attend and participate in this meeting.; May 8, 2008, 9:00 am to 4:00 pm; SFWMD, B-1 Auditorium, 3301 Gun Club Road, West Palm Beach, FL 33406
  • Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program North Central Florida District Council Business; May 15, 2008 at 12:30 p.m.; 4200 90th N.W., 90th Blvd., Gainesville, Florida 32606
  • To approve formula funding recommendations. Please note that this meeting had been previously noticed to take place on May 7, 2008 at 11:00 a.m. (notice #5286323).; Wednesday, May 7, 2008, 12:15 p.m.; via Conference Call 888-808-6959
  • Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program, First Coast South District Council Business; May 12, 2008 at 8:30 a.m.; 210 N. Palmetto , Suite # 403, Daytona Beach, Florida 32114
  • Continuation of Annual Plan development; Monday, April 28, 2008 at 3pm; Meeting room, Hampton Hotel, Hwy 19S
  • General monthly meeting; Monday, May 5, 2008 at 1:00 pm; Clay County Extension Office, 2463 State Road 16 West, Green Cove Springs, FL 32043
  • Pursuant to section 105.041(2)(b)1., Florida Statutes, the Director, Division of Elections, shall determine by lot the order that the names of candidates for circuit judge shall be listed on the ballot for the primary election to be held on August 26, 2008.; Monday, May 5th, 9 a.m.; Division of Elections Conference Room, 3d Floor, R.A. Gray Building, 500 S. Bronough Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0250
  • This is a monthly meeting of the Commercial Motor Vehicle Review Board for the purpose of reviewing penalties imposed upon any vehicle or person under the provisions of Chapter 316, Florida Statutes, relating to weights imposed on the highway by the axles and wheels of motor vehicles, to special fuel and motor fuel tax compliance, or to violations of safety regulations. Any person aggrieved by the imposition of a civil penalty pursuant to Sections 316.3025 or 316.550, Florida Statutes, may apply to the Commercial Motor Vehicle Review Board for a modification, cancellation, or revocation of the penalty. ; May 8, 2008, 9:00 a.m.; Holiday Inn Express, 9402 Corporate Lake Drive, Tampa, Florida
  • The agenda will include the public oral interviews, if any, of the RFQ respondents and the selection of the respondent to be recommended to the FWCJUA Board of Governors for the FWCJUA’s reinsurance intermediary.; May 22, 2008, beginning at 9:00 a.m.; FWCJUA Office located at 6003 Honore Avenue, Suite 204, Sarasota, FL 34238. Please enter through suite 203.
  • The regular monthly Board of Directors meeting date has been changed from May 8 to May 1. The location has been changed to the R.O. Ranch. Monthly Board of Directors meeting to discuss the development of the equestrian facilities on Suwannee River Water Management District properties.; May 1, 2008 at 6:30 p.m.; R.O. Ranch, Cooks Hammock, Florida
  • Presentation and discussion of the proposed management plan for Sebastian Inlet State Park. A copy of the management plan will be available at Sebastian Inlet State Park for review. Electronic versions of the plan are available upon request by emailing: Ms. BryAnne White at (BryAnne.White@dep.state.fl.us).; Tuesday, May 13, 2008, 7:00 p.m.; Melbourne Beach Community Center, 509 Ocean Avenue, Melbourne Beach, Florida 32951
  • Presentation and discussion of the proposed management plan for Sebastian Inlet State Park with the DEP Advisory Group.; Wednesday, May 14, 2008, 9:00 a.m.; Sebastian Inlet State Park, Administration Office, 9700 South A1A, Melbourne Beach, Florida 32951
  • Final disciplinary action related to case numbers 2005-031745 and 2005-035401, involving Christopher A. Vitale, Respondent.; Thursday, May 8, 2008 at 10:00 a.m., or soon thereafter.; Via Telephone Conference Call. To connect, dial (888) 808-6959, Conference Code: 4879516.
  • To discuss issues related to the E911 State Plan Operational and Technical Committees. Two (2) or more E911 Board Members may be in attendance.; May 20, 2008 9:00 a.m. until conclusion of business; Hyatt Hotel, Tampa, Florida
  • 080148; Monday, May 12, 2008; Room 148
  • The agenda for this meeting will include the public oral interviews, if any, of the RFP respondents and the selection of the respondent deemed most qualified by the Evaluation Committee to be recommended to the FWCJUA Board of Governors for the FWCJUA’s policy administration services provider.; May 28, 2008, beginning at 9:00 a.m. and May 29, 2008, beginning a 9:00 a.m., as required, to address the full agenda for this meeting.; FWCJUA Office located at 6003 Honore Avenue, Suite 204, Sarasota, FL 34238. Please enter through suite 203
  • Regular monthly meeting of the Council and/or it's Executive Committee.; May 14, 2008, 9:30 a.m.; Turner Agri-Civic Center 2250 NE Roan Street Arcadia, FL 34266
  • Regular Bi-Monthly meeting of the LEPC and it's Sub-Committees, to discuss the provision of the Emergency Planning and Community Right to Know Program.; May 7, 2008, 9:30 a.m.; Golden Corral Restaurant, 700 S. Parrott Avenue, Okeechobee, FL 34972
  • Regular monthly meetings to discuss technical and administrative issues related to the District’s activities. The agenda for the meeting will be available at least seven days prior to the meeting.; May 5, 2008 and June 2, 2008. All meetings are at 4:00 p.m.; Leon County Agricultural Extension Office, 615 Paul Russell Road, Tallahassee FL 32301
  • Discuss applications submitted to the Panel on Excellence in Long Term Care for the Gold Seal and other matters as determined necessary.; May 7, 2008 at 9:00AM; Conference call #888-808-6959; Code: 8504149707
  • Quarterly meeting of the Everglades Technical Oversight Committee (TOC); Quarterly meeting of the Everglades Technical Oversight Committee (TOC). May 20, 2008 10:00 a.m.; South Florida Water Management District Headquarters, 3301 Gun Club Road, West Palm Beach, FL 33406
  • Discussion of task force business for the Hernando County Task Force of the Citrus/Hernando Waterways Restoration Council. Hernando County residents are encouraged to attend and provide suggestions for restoration projects to enhance fish and wildlife habitat.; Monday, May 5, 2008 at 3:30 p.m.; East Hernando Branch Library, 6457 Windmere Road, Brooksville, Florida 34602
  • The Tampa Bay Estuary Program has scheduled two stakeholder workshops to continue development of regional fertilizer guidelines for the Tampa Bay area.; Thursday, May 1, 1:30 pm – 4:30 pm and, Friday, May 30, 9 am – 12:00 pm.; Tampa Bay Regional Planning Council 4000 Gateway Centre Blvd., Suite 100 Pinellas Park, Florida 33782
  • General meeting of the board to conduct regular business.; Monday, May 19, 2008, at 9:00 or soon thereafter.; The Florida Hotel and Conference Center, 1500 Sand Lake Road, Orlando, Florida 32809.
  • To conduct the regular business of the Finance Committee of the North Central Florida Regional Planning Council.; May 8, 2008 at 12:00 p.m.; North Central Florida Regional Planning Council Office, 2009 NW 67 Place, Gainesville, Florida.
  • NOTICE OF CANCELLATION On April 18, 2008, the St. Johns River Water Management District published a Notice of Proposed Rule Development in the Florida Administrative Weekly, Volume 34, Number 16, to amend Rule 40C-2.042, F.A.C., and the Applicant’s Handbook: Consumptive Uses of Water, regarding Water Conservation/Landscape Irrigation. The District hereby withdraws this notice and has cancelled the scheduled public workshops. The District will publish a revised Notice of Proposed Rule Development along with a new schedule of public workshops in the near future. ; May 7, 2008, 10:00 a.m. until 12:00 noon; Seminole County Commission Chambers, 1101 East First Street, Sanford, FL 32771. DATE AND TIME: May 8, 2008, 10:00 a.m. until 12:00 noon. PLACE: Indian River County Commission Chambers, 1801 27th Street, Building A, Vero Beach FL 32960. DATE AND TIME: May 21, 2008, 10:00 a.m. until 12:00 noon. PLACE: Lake County Commission Chambers, 315 West Main St., Tavares, FL 32778. DATE AND TIME: May 28, 2008, 10:00 a.m. until 12:00 noon. PLACE: Department of Environmental Protection, 7825 Baymeadows Way, Rooms A and B, Jacksonville, FL 32256.
  • the purpose of the meeting is to conduct general business of the Florida Peanut Advisory Council. ; Thursday, May 15, 2008 from 11 AM to 1 PM Eastern Standard Time.; Local number: 850-617-7630, or 1-800 number: 866-543-7534, or Outside the US: 850-617-7630, or Siemens number: 7630. Conference Call pin number is 8051.
  • This meeting is for general business and budget planning for the 2008 / 2009 Fiscal Year.; May 5, 2008 from 2:30 PM until 5:30 PM and May 6, 2008 from 9 AM until 2 PM; The Center for Viticulture Sciences and Small Fruit Research, Florida A & M University, 6505 Mahan Road, Tallahassee, Florida 32317. 850.599.3996
  • Committee, disciplinary actions and general session meetings of the Board.; Wednesday, May 14, 2008, at 2:00 p.m.; Thursday, May 15, 2008, at 8:30 a.m.; and Friday, May 16, 2008, at 8:30 a.m.; Embassy Suites Orlando - North, 225 Shorecrest Drive, Altamonte Springs, Florida, 32701.
  • To conduct a private meeting to review cases to determine probable cause and to conduct a public meeting to review cases where probable cause was previously found. All or part of this meeting may be conducted as a teleconference in order to permit maximum participation of the Board members or its counsel.; Monday, May 5, 2008, at 9:00 a.m. or as soon thereafter as possible. Portions of the probable cause proceedings are not open to the public.; Division of Real Estate, Conference Room N901, North Tower; 400 West Robinson Street, Orlando, FL 32801
  • May 14, 2008 - 4:00 p.m. - Probable Cause Panel (Portions closed to the public) May 15, 2008 - 8:30 a.m. - Disciplinary Heraings and General Business May 16, 2008 - 8:30 a.m. - General Business; May 14, 2008 - 4:00 p.m., May 15, 2008 - 8:30 a.m. and May 16, 2008 - 8:30 a.m.; Hilton Dayton Beach Oceanfront Resort, 100 N. Atlantic Avenue, Daytona Beach, FL 32118
  • This is a meeting of the Hemophilia Medical Advisory Panel (HMAP) formed to assist with the Agency’s Comprehensive Hemophilia Disease Management Programs. Business is to review the implementation of the Comprehensive Hemophilia Disease Management Program to date, discuss the procedures for clinical review of cases and guidelines, discuss any pending business, and to introduce new business. The purpose of HMAP is to develop clinical guidelines; review and recommend care protocols; suggest appropriate outreach methods to beneficiaries; review difficult cases and make recommendations.; Thursday, May 22, 2008, 3:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.; AHCA Building #3, HSD Conference Room 2215, 2727 Mahan Drive, Tallahassee, Florida 32308. Any person interested in participating by telephone may dial in number 1(888) 808-6959, Conference Code: 8509227337
  • These conference calls will address the committees’ continued development of policy recommendations and work tasks to address the Council’s Strategic Plan to reduce homelessness in Florida. ; Committee: Executive Monday, May 5, 2008, and Monday, June 2, 2008, 10:00 - 11:00 a.m. Committee: Continuum of Care Capacity Tuesday, May 6, 2008, and Tuesday, June 10, 2008, 2:00 - 3:00 p.m. Committee: Supportive Housing Wednesday, May 28, 2008 and Wednesday, June 18, 10:00 - 11:00 a.m. Committee: Education Thursday, May 15, 2008 and Thursday, June 19, 2008, 2:00 - 3:00 p.m. Committee: Discharge Planning Friday, May 16, 2008, and Friday, June, 20, 2008, 10:00 - 11:00 a.m. Committee: Application and Rule Thursday, May 22, and Friday, June 27, 2008, 10:00 - 11:00 a.m. Committee: Data Collection {2009 Count Issues} Wednesday, May 7 at 10:00 a.m. and Wednesday, June 4th at 10:00 a.m. ; Conference Call 1-888-808-6959, code 9229760
  • Old and New Business; May 8, 2008 at 10:00 a.m.; Florida State Fairgrounds in Tampa, FL
  • The Commission on Marriage and Family Support Initiatives announces the following meetings of the commission to which all persons are invited to attend. MEETING TYPE: General Commission Meeting DATE AND TIME: Thursday, May 8, 2008 from 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. LOCATION: University of Central (UCF) Florida Teaching Academy, 4000 Central Florida Blvd., Orlando, FL 32816 MEETING TYPE: General Commission Meeting DATE AND TIME: Friday, May 9, 2007, 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. LOCATION: UCF Teaching Academy, 4000 Central Florida Blvd., Orlando, FL 32816 MEETING TYPE: Executive Committee Meeting DATE AND TIME: Thursday, May 8, 2007 from 8:45 a.m. – 9:45 a.m. LOCATION: UCF Teaching Academy, 4000 Central Florida Blvd., Orlando, FL 32816 MEETING TYPE: Research and Policy Committee Meeting DATE AND TIME: Thursday, May 8, 2008, 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. LOCATION: UCF Teaching Academy, 4000 Central Florida Blvd., Orlando, FL 32816 MEETING TYPE: Public Awareness Committee Meeting DATE AND TIME: Thursday, May 8, 2008, 11:45 a.m. – 12:45 a.m. LOCATION: UCF Teaching Academy, 4000 Central Florida Blvd., Orlando, FL 32816 For a copy of the agendas and more information about how to attend the meetings contact JC Gamboa at jgamboa@ounce.org or (850) 488-4952, ext. 149. Persons with disabilities who require assistance to participate in the meeting are requested to notify the commission office at the same address or telephone number above at least seven days in advance so that their needs can be accommodated. ; Thursday, May 8, 2008 from 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m Friday, May 9, 2007, 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.; University of Central (UCF) Florida Teaching Academy, 4000 Central Florida Blvd., Orlando, FL 32816
  • Medical Advisory Committee; May, 16, 2008 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm; The Crowne Plaza West Palm Beach 1601 Belvedere Road West Palm Beach, FL 33406 561-689-6400 - T
  • To review grant applications and provide grant award recommendations.; Thursday, May 15, 2008 10:00 am-until completion; Commission Business Office, Rhyne Building 2740 Centerview Drive, Suite 1A Tallahassee, FL 32301 (850) 410-5700
  • Disciplinary Matters, Informal Hearings, Settlement Agreements, Institutions Ordered to Appear Back Before the Commission, New Applications for Licensure, Institutional Applications for Program Modifications and Additional Programs, Application 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 License, 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.; May 14, 2008 beginning at 9:00 am; The Florida Hotel and Conference Center, 1500 Sand Lake Road, Orlando, Florida 32809
  • Although this meeting is open to the public, portions of the Probable Cause Panel meeting may be closed consistent with law. The case of Irving Abcug, P.E. and Mark Stephens, P.E. will be presented as a Reconsideration of the Administrative Complaint that was filed.; Tuesday, May 20, 2008 at 8:30 am; 2507 Callaway Road, Suite 200, Tallahassee, Florida 32303
  • PROPERTY TASK FORCE; Friday, May 9, 2008 at 9:00 a.m.; Board Room of SFRTA’s Administrative Offices, located at 800 NW 33rd Street, Pompano Beach, FL 33064
  • To conduct the general business of the Florida Cancer Control Research and Advisory Council; Monday, May 12, 2008; Tampa Airport Marriott - Broward Room
  • General Meeting; May 6, 2008; 2 - 4 p.m.; Donald T. Martin Center for College Services
  • Budget Workshop; May 29, 2008, noon - 2 p.m.; Donald T. Martin Center for College Services
  • Proposed amendment to Rule 61G4-15.001, F.A.C. Any person wishing to appear by phone must contact the Board office to have their name placed on an attendance list. ; For Rule 61G4-15.001, at 3:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter as possible on Wednesday, May 14, 2008.; Embassy Suites, Orlando-North, 225 Shorecrest Drive, Altamonte Springs, FL 32701
  • Centers of Excellence Recommendations from the Florida Technology, Research and Scholarship Board (FTRSB); Report on Research Commercialization Grants awarded by the FTRSB; Notice of Intent to Promulgate Board of Governors (BOG) Regulation 10.014, Academic Infrastructure Support Organizations; Notice of Intent to Amend BOG Regulation 6.003, Entering or Transferring Graduate Students and Post-Baccalaureate Professional Students; Notice of Intent to Repeal Former Board of Regents rules relating to the Community Hospital Education Program: 6C-11.011, Offices; 6C-11.012, The Council; 6C-11.0125, Powers and Duties; 6C-11.013, The Staff Director; 6C-11.014, Meetings and Agenda; 6C-11.015, Administration, Travel and Consultants; Status Report, BOG Operational Audit; Approval, BOG Regulation 9.017, Faculty Practice Plans; Authorization to implement a Guaranteed Energy Performance Program, Sarasota Campus, FSU; Discussion, Board of Governors and University Boards of Trustees: Scope of Authority; and other matters pertaining to the Board of Governors.; May 8, 2008, 9:00-11:30 a.m.; 1605 Turlington Building, 325 W. Gaines St., Tallahassee
  • Board of Directors Meeting followed by Annual Membership Meeting; May 2, 2008, 9:00 A.M.; McEaddy Conference Room - 12th Floor, Palm Beach County Governmental Center, 301 North Olive Avenue, West Palm Beach, FL
  • To approve formula funding recommendations and to discuss other general business matters.; Wednesday, May 7, 2008, 12:15 p.m. until business is completed.; via Conference Call 888-808-6959
  • May 5, 2008 9:00 A.M. Meeting of the Accessibility Advisory Council to consider the following applications for waiver from the accessibility code requirements: Chiquita Animal Hospital, 3714 Chiquita Boulevard, Cape Coral; “The Ranch” Polo Pavilion, State Road 60, Indian River County; Cobb Theatre at Dolphin Mall – Revision Theatre #5, 11471 NW 12th Street, Miami; South County Water Reclamation Facility, 5600 Warren Street, Naples; Congo River Golf, 24270-24280 Tamiami Trail, Bonita Springs; Rosarian Academy Gymnasium and Classrooms, 821 North Flagler Drive, West Palm Beach; Vizcaya Village Phase II Restoration, 3251 South Miami Avenue, Miami; City of Weston Library Park, 4255 Bonaventure Boulevard, Weston; JADAM, 282 NW 36th Street, Miami; Victor Distributing Company, Global Commerce Park, Ft. Myers; Pahokee High School Stadium and Concessions, Palm Beach County; Bruce and Michelle Hazin, 224 NW 2nd Avenue, Gainesville; and Villages of Homestead, 3180 North Canal Drive, Homestead; Renovation to Fire Station #48, Clearwater. 9:00 A.M. Meeting of the Plumbing Technical Advisory Committee. 9:00 A.M. Meeting of the Structural Technical Advisory Committee. 10:30 A.M. Meeting of the Mechanical Technical Advisory Committee. 1:00 P.M. Meeting of the Product Approval/Manufactured Buildings Oversight Committee. 2:00 P.M. Meeting of the Energy Technical Advisory Committee. 3:00 P.M. Meeting of the Accessibility Technical Advisory Committee. May 6, 2008 8:00 A.M. Meeting of the Mitigation Workgroup. 1:00 P.M. Meeting of the Education Program Oversight Committee. May 6, 2008 3:00 P.M. Meeting of the Plenary Session of the Florida Building Commission. Review and approval of the Agenda. Review and approval of the March 18 and 19, 2008 Minutes and Facilitator’s Summary Report and January 29 and 30, 2008 Minutes. Chair’s Discussion of Issues and Recommendations. Review and Update of Commission Workplan Consideration of requests for waiver from accessibility code requirements: Chiquita Animal Hospital, 3714 Chiquita Boulevard, Cape Coral; “The Ranch” Polo Pavilion, State Road 60, Indian River County; Cobb Theatre at Dolphin Mall – Revision Theatre #5, 11471 NW 12th Street, Miami; South County Water Reclamation Facility, 5600 Warren Street, Naples; Congo River Golf, 24270-24280 Tamiami Trail, Bonita Springs; Rosarian Academy Gymnasium and Classrooms, 821 North Flagler Drive, West Palm Beach; Vizcaya Village Phase II Restoration, 3251 South Miami Avenue, Miami; City of Weston Library Park, 4255 Bonaventure Boulevard, Weston; JADAM, 282 NW 36th Street, Miami; Victor Distributing Company, Global Commerce Park, Ft. Myers; Pahokee High School Stadium and Concessions, Palm Beach County; Bruce and Michelle Hazin, 224 NW 2nd Avenue, Gainesville; and Villages of Homestead, 3180 North Canal Drive, Homestead; Renovation to Fire Station #48, Clearwater. Consideration of Applications for Product and Entity Approval. Consideration of Legal Issues, Binding Interpretations, and Petitions for Declaratory Statement Binding Interpretations: Report(s) Only. Petition 35: Section 2002.3.3 of the 2004 Florida Building Code, Building. Petition 36: Section 1025 of the 2004 Florida Building Code, Building. Declaratory Statements: Recommend Order of Dismissal: DCA08-DEC-001 by Karen Kalman Second Hearing: DCA08-DEC-047 by Abe Sacks, Chairman, Structa Wire Corp. First Hearing: DCA07-DEC-085 by Walter A. Tillit, Jr., PE, TilTeco Inc. DCA08-DEC-002 by Scott Hampton P.E. DCA08-DEC-071 by G. David Rogers, Executive Vice President, FPGA DCA08-DEC-083 by Steven M. Sincere, PE DCA08-DEC-085 by Robert A. Walz, PE, Walz Engineering, LLC DCA08-DEC-086 by Ruben Fabian Arroyo, Arroyo Enterprises, Inc. DCA08-DEC-087 by Joseph Hermann, Arroyo Enterprises, Inc. DCA08-DEC-108 by Ruben Fabian Arroyo, Arroyo Enterprises, Inc. DCA08-DEC-112 by Lee Arsenault, The Vintage Group, Inc. Recess May 7, 2008 8:30 A.M. Reconvene the Plenary Session of the Florida Building Commission. Consideration of Committee Reports and Recommendations: Accessibility TAC Report; Energy TAC Report; Mechanical TAC Report; Plumbing TAC Report; Structural TAC Report; Education POC Report; Product Approval/Manufactured Buildings POC Report; Mitigation Workgroup Report. Legislative Report Rule Adoption Hearing on Rule 9B-13, Energy Code Rule Adoption Hearing on Rule 9B-3.050, Amendments to the Florida Building Code. Rule Adoption Hearing on Rule 9B-3.053, Alternate Plans Review and Inspection forms. Notice of Change for Rule 9B-70.002 Commission Approval and Accreditation of Advanced Building Code Training Course (Notice appeared in FAW April 11, 2008) Commission Member Comments and Issues General Public Comment Review Committee Assignments and Issues for the June 23-25, 2008 Commission Meeting. Summary Review of Meeting Work Products Adjourn. May 7, 2008 1:00 P.M. Universal Bedroom Definition Workshop. ; May 5-7, 2008, 8:00 A.M. to completion.; Crowne Plaza Melbourne Oceanfront Hotel 2605 North A1A Highway Melbourne, Florida 32903 800-980-6429
  • Meeting of the legislative, budget and legal subcommittees; May 9, 2008 from 10:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m.; (888) 808-6959, Passcode 2450861
  • Probable Cause Panel meeting portions which are closed to the public. Agenda available on request.; May 9, 2008 at 9:00 a.m.; Access Phone: (888) 808-6959 Conference code 9226020
  • To review land management and land acquisition activities in the Central Region. ; CENTRAL REGION RECREATIONAL PUBLIC MEETING, Wednesday, May 7, 2008 10: 00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. PLACE: Blue House at Sunnyhill Restoration Area 19561 SE Hwy 42, Umatilla, FL MANAGEMENT REVIEW TEAM TOUR: Immediately following the Public Recreational Meeting.; The tour will be held at Emeralda Marsh Conservation Area. Please RSVP by May 2, 2008 to tmashour@sjrwmd.com or call 386-329-4855 to attend meeting and tour.
  • Regular scheduled meeting of the Governor and Cabinet The State Board of Administration will take action on matters duly presented on its agenda, which may include such matters as Executive Director’s reports; approval of fiscal sufficiency of state bond issues; approval of sale of local bonds at an interest rate in excess of statutory interest rate limitation; report on investment performance; designation of banks as depositories for state funds; adoption of rules and regulations; investment of state funds pursuant to Chapter 215, F.S.; and consideration of other matters within its authority pursuant to Chapters 215 and 344, F.S., and Section 16 of Article IX of the Florida Constitution of 1885, as continued by subsection 9(c) of Article XII of the Florida Constitution of 1968. The Division of Bond Finance of the State Board of Administration will take action on matters duly presented on its agenda, which will deal with the issuance of State bonds, arbitrage compliance and related matters. The Financial Services Commission will take action on matters duly presented on its agenda which may include, but not be limited to, matters relating to rulemaking for all activities concerning insurers and other risk bearing entities, including licensing, rates, policy forms, market conduct, claims, adjusters, issuance of certificates of authority, solvency, viatical settlements, premium financing, and administrative supervision, as provided under the Insurance Code or Chapter 636, F.S., and for all activities relating to the regulation of banks, credit unions, other financial institutions, finance companies, and the securities industry. The Department of Veterans’ Affairs will take action on matters duly presented on its agenda which may include the administration of the Department as well as actions taken to further the Department’s mission of providing assistance to veterans and their dependents, pursuant to Section 292.05, F.S. The Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles will take action on matters duly presented on its agenda, which may include such matters as approval of agency policies, taking agency action with regard to administrative procedure matters, and considering other matters within its authority pursuant to Florida Statutes. The Department of Law Enforcement will take action on matters duly presented on its agenda which may include but not be limited to such matters as transfer of agency funds or positions, formulation of Departmental Rules, administrative procedure matters, submittal of reports as required, enter into contracts as authorized and to consider other matters within its authority pursuant to Chapters 20, 23, 120 and 943, F.S. The Department of Revenue will act on matters duly presented on its agenda which may include approval of rules, legislative concept proposals, contracts over $100,000, Departmental budgets, taking final action on formal and informal hearings under Chapter 120, F.S., and consideration of other matters within its authority. The Department of Education will finalize agency action on the business of the Florida Department of Education. The Administration Commission will take action on matters duly presented on its agenda which may include such matters as to create or transfer agency funds or positions, approve Career Service rules, administrative procedure matters, environmental matters arising under Chapter 380, F.S., comprehensive planning issues pursuant to Section 163.3184, F.S., determine sheriffs’ budget matters, and consider other matters within its authority pursuant to Chapters 110, 215 and 216, F.S. The Florida Land and Water Adjudicatory Commission will take action on matters duly presented on its agenda including appeals of local government development orders in areas of critical state concern or of developments of regional impact under Section 380.07, F.S.; and review of water management matters under Chapter 373, F.S. The Commission will also review Department of Environmental Protection’s rules and orders which, prior to July 1, 1993, the Governor and Cabinet, sitting as the head of the Department of Natural Resources, had authority to issue or promulgate. The Board of Trustees of the Internal Improvement Trust Fund will take action on matters duly presented on its agenda which may include such matters as mineral leases or sales, state or sovereign land leases, sales, exchanges, dedications, and easements, Conservation and Recreation Lands (CARL) and other land purchases; land planning matters and other matters within its authority. Additionally, the Board will take action on matters presented by the Marine Fisheries Commission as set forth in Sections 370.025, 370.026 and 370.027, F.S., and matters pertaining to the Office of Greenways Management, the Office responsible for the management of lands which formerly fell within the Cross Florida Barge Canal project corridor. The Department of Environmental Protection, while not a Cabinet agency, will present for consideration on its agenda those matters required by law to be reviewed by the Governor and Cabinet and those pertaining to the siting of power plants, electric and natural gas transmission lines and hazardous waste facilities; coastal zone management consistency and standards adopted by the Environmental Regulation Commission.; May 13, 2008, 9:00 a.m.; Cabinet Meeting Room, Lower Level, The Capitol, Tallahassee, Florida

• Notices of Petitions and Dispositions Regarding Declaratory Stat (17)
  • The AFP Accumulation Trust.; The Petitioner has withdrawn its earlier Petition, the notice of which had been published, and replaced it with this new one. The new petition sets out a more detailed recitation of the applicable facts. The petition asks how the viatical settlement act applies to a proposed financial arrangement in which a life insurance policy held by a trust is transferred by means of a transfer of ownership of the trust itself, rather than of the policy itself.
  • Dominion Diagnostics, LLC; The Agency for Health Care Administration has received a petition for declaratory statement on April 9, 2008, from Dominion Diagnostics, LLC. The petition seeks the agency’s opinion as to the applicability of statutes and rules as it applies to the petitioner. The provisions on which the declaratory statement are sought are: Sections 483.245 and 483.825(1)(q), Florida Statutes, and Rules 59A-7.020(15) and 59A-7.037, Florida Administrative Code. The Petitioner is requesting that the Agency issue a declaratory statement advising whether providing specimen cups containg an instant test result violates current rules and statutes. The Petioner has further requested that the Agency address whether providing a staff member or contractor to a physician’s office also violates current rules and statutes.
  • American Health Associates Clinical Laboratory, Inc.; The Petition was received on April 7, 2008 and seeks the Agency’s opinion as to the applicability of statutes and rules as it applies to the Petitioner. The Petition seeks interpretation of the following provisions: Subsections 483.201(5) and 483.245(1), Florida Statutes (2007) and Rule 59A-7.037, Florida Administrative Code. The Petition requests a declaratory statement from the Agency regarding the statutory prohibitions as recited in Section 483.245, Florida Statutes.
  • Charles K. Bortell, Jr., 5200 N. Federal Highway #2, Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33308. The Petition is dated April 11, 2008, and was received by the Department on April 14, 2008.; The Petition states as follows concerning the ruling sought: “Petitioner respectfully requests the Florida Department Of Financial Services and/or the Office Of Insurance Regulation (OIR), as might be appropriate regarding jurisdiction, to provide specific and explicit declaratory authority, for all similarly licensed Florida ‘Health insurance’ agents, including the Petitioner, as follows: such properly licensed ‘Health insurance’ agents are duly authorized to originate and submit any eligible Surplus Lines coverages to a Florida surplus lines agent; providing the coverages satisfy the statutory descriptions and requisites of F.S. 624.603 and 626.829.”
  • Stephen P. Rinaldi, Fire Marshal, Escambia County Fire Rescue, Petitioner.; Majestic Oaks Apartments, 7840 Lilac Lane Buildings 1-8, Pensacola, Fl 32514.
  • James B. Coppinger; OFFICE OF FINANCIAL REGULATION NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT the Office of Financial Regulation received a petition for declaratory statement on March 28, 2008, from James B. Coppinger, Chief Executive Officer, of Transpayment, Inc. The petition seeks the Office’s opinion as to whether Transpayment and its Retail Customers must register with the Office pursuant to Chapter 560, Florida Statutes, and specifically whether their activities fall within the definitions of “Funds Transmitter” and “Money Transmitter” pursuant to Section 560.103, Florida Statutes. A copy of the petition for declaratory statement may be obtained by writing: Agency Clerk, Office of Financial Regulation, Fletcher Building, Suite #526, 200 E. Gaines Street, Tallahassee, FL 32399-0379.
  • Joseph Hermann, Production Manager, on behalf of Arroyo Enterprises, Inc., on April 3, 2008.
  • Lee Arsenault on behalf of The Vintage Group, Inc. on April 10, 2008.
  • Michael J. Venezia, Petitioner, In RE: The Hallmark of Hollywood Condominium Association, Inc., Docket No. 2008020983.; Whether section 718.404, Florida Statutes, may be retroactively applied to The Hallmark of Hollywood, a Condominium to change the percentages of ownership shares of common expenses assigned to residential and commercial units under the declaration, and whether the association may redistribute the developer assigned parking spaces from commercial owners to residential owners.
  • Sharon L. Piergeorge, Petitioner, In RE: Jupiter Ocean Grande One Association, Inc., Docket No. 2008021081.; Whether Jupiter Ocean Grande One Association, Inc. may enforce an amendment restricting leases under section 718.110(13), Florida Statutes.
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  • Ronald Futch; Even if Petitioner were now able to establish that he was previously entitled to purchase service credit to upgrade his prior Regular Class service as an emergency medical technician to Special Risk Class service (which the Division disputes), he could not now claim or purchase retirement credit for the subject period because a retirement benefit has been cashed or deposited in the DROP for him. Petitioner is not permitted to continue working for Volusia County, or any other FRS employer, after his DROP termination date and also avoid the application of that provision. The existing statutes and related rules are clear and do not permit exceptions under the circumstances advanced by Petitioner.
  • Michael Hensler; Even if Petitioner were now able to establish that he was previously entitled to purchase service credit to upgrade his prior Regular Class service as an emergency medical technician to Special Risk Class service (which the Division disputes), he could not now claim or purchase retirement credit for the subject period because a retirement benefit has been cashed or deposited in the DROP for him.
  • Catherine Adolf, In RE: 2080 Ocean Drive Condominium Association, Inc., Docket No. 2008009772; The actions of Association in maintaining the limited common elements of Ocean Drive are not inconsistent with the provisions of section 718.113, Florida Statutes; and the Division declines to address the issue of whether the management contract is fair and reasonable under section 718.302(4), Florida Statutes.
  • Edward A. Sheridan, In RE: Coralstone Condominium Association, Inc., Docket No. 2008008135; The Division declined to issue an order because there is an open complaint on the same issues pending before the Division.
  • Sun Island Association, Inc., Docket No. 2008004421; The Division declined to issue an order because the Division does not have the authority to interpret ambiguous provisions in a declaration.
  • Rick and Christine H. Irizarry, Unit Owners, In RE: Laguna Pointe Condominium Association of Pensacola, Inc., Docket No. 2008000543; The Division declined to issue an order because the issue is under investigation.

• Notices Regarding Bids, Proposals and Purchasing (11)
  • Other Agencies and Organizations, Early Learning Coalition of Putnam & St. Johns Counties
  • Other Agencies and Organizations, Danis Construction
  • Other Agencies and Organizations, Nassau County School District
  • Department of Education, University of Florida
  • Department of Health, Departmental
  • Department of Education, University of Florida
  • Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Division of Administration
  • Department of Military Affairs, Departmental
  • Department of Military Affairs, Departmental
  • Other Agencies and Organizations, Peter R. Brown Construction
  • Department of Military Affairs, Departmental

• Miscellaneous (31)
  • Department of Environmental Protection, Office of the Secretary
  • Department of Environmental Protection, Office of the Secretary
  • Department of Health, Board of Nursing
  • Department of Health, Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy and Mental Health Counseling
  • Department of Health, Board of Nursing
  • Department of Health, Board of Nursing
  • Department of Community Affairs, Division of Community Planning
  • Department of Community Affairs, Division of Housing and Community Development
  • Department of Health, Board of Nursing
  • Department of Health, Board of Nursing
  • Department of Health, Board of Nursing
  • Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles, Division of Motor Vehicles
  • Department of Community Affairs, Division of Community Planning
  • Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles, Division of Motor Vehicles
  • Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles, Division of Motor Vehicles
  • Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles, Division of Motor Vehicles
  • Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles, Division of Motor Vehicles
  • Department of Financial Services, Division of Treasury
  • Department of Environmental Protection, Departmental
  • Department of Community Affairs, Departmental
  • Department of Community Affairs, Departmental
  • Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles, Division of Motor Vehicles
  • Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles, Division of Motor Vehicles
  • Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles, Division of Motor Vehicles
  • Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles, Division of Motor Vehicles
  • Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles, Division of Motor Vehicles
  • Agency for Health Care Administration, Certificate of Need
  • Department of Financial Services, FSC - Financial Institution Regulation
  • Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles, Division of Motor Vehicles
  • Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles, Division of Motor Vehicles
  • Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles, Division of Motor Vehicles