- Petitions and Dispositions Regarding Rule Variance or Waiver (9)
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that on April 22, 2020, the Southwest Florida Water Management District has issued an order granting a variance.
Petitioner's Name: Hillsborough County Water Resource Department. - File Tracking No. 20-4311
Date Petition Filed: April 1, 2020
Rule No.: 40D-22.201, F.A.C.
Nature of the rule for which variance or waiver was sought: Lawn and landscape irrigation
Date Petition Published in the Florida Administrative Register: April 3, 2020
General Basis for Agency Decision: Petitioner demonstrated substantial hardship and proposed an alternative means of achieving the purpose of the statute implemented by the rule.
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waiver or variance filed by Justina Jacob. Petitioner is seeking a variance or waiver of Rule 64B13-4.001(1)(d)2. and 3., F.A.C., which states in part that the licensure examination authorized in section 463.006(2), F.S., shall consist of four parts with one being the Florida Practical Examination. The Florida Practical Examination shall consist of three (3) tested skills and the Board requires passage of all three (3) skills on the same test attempt. The three (3) skills are Biomicroscopy, Binocular Indirect Ophthalmoscopy, Dilated Biomicroscopy and Non-Contact Fundus Lens Evaluation and are weighted equally. The passing score for each skill shall be seventy-five percent (75%) or better, and a passing score on each of the three (3) skills must be obtained on the same test attempt.
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waiver or variance filed by Stephanie Aruca. Petitioner is seeking a variance or waiver of Rule 64B13-4.001(1)(d)2. and 3., F.A.C., which states in part that the licensure examination authorized in section 463.006(2), F.S., shall consist of four parts with one being the Florida Practical Examination. The Florida Practical Examination shall consist of three (3) tested skills and the Board requires passage of all three (3) skills on the same test attempt. The three (3) skills are Biomicroscopy, Binocular Indirect Ophthalmoscopy, Dilated Biomicroscopy and Non-Contact Fundus Lens Evaluation and are weighted equally. The passing score for each skill shall be seventy-five percent (75%) or better, and a passing score on each of the three (3) skills must be obtained on the same test attempt.
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variance or waiver filed by Michael McElroy. Petitioner seeks a permanent variance or waiver of rule 61H1-28.0052(1)(b), F.A.C., regarding the timeframes with respect to the CPA Examination, which requires that candidates must pass all four sections of the CPA Examination within a rolling eighteen-month period, which begins on the NASBA grade release date for the first test section(s) passed. In the event all four test sections of the CPA Examination are not passed within the rolling eighteen-month period, credit for any test section(s) passed outside the eighteen-month period will expire and that test section(s) must be retaken.
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An Emergency Variance for Subparagraph 3-305.11(A)(2), 2017 FDA Food Code, Section 3-305.14, 2017 FDA Food Code, Section 6-202.15, 2017 FDA Food Code, Section 6-202.16, 2017 FDA Food Code, Paragraph 61C-4.010(1), Florida Administrative Code, and Paragraph 61C-4.010(6), Florida Administrative Code from K&M CHOW SERVICES LLC located in Hialeah. 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 Division of Hotels and Restaurants will accept comments concerning the Petition for 5 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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an Emergency Variance for Subparagraph 61C-1.004(1)(a), Florida Administrative Code and Paragraph 5-202.11(A), 2017 FDA Food Code; Paragraph 4-301.11(A) and Paragraph 4-301.12(A), 2017 FDA Food Code and Paragraph 61C-4.010(5), Florida Administrative Code; from ACA & FRUITS LLC located in Miami. The above referenced F.A.C. addresses the requirement that each establishment have an approved plumbing system installed to transport potable water and wastewater; the requirement that dishwashing facilities for manually washing, rinsing and sanitizing equipment and utensils are provided and the requirement that adequate cold food storage is provided. They are requesting to utilize holding tanks to provide potable water and to collect wastewater at both handwash sinks; to share the warewashing facilities and share the Walk in cooler and Walk in freezer located on the premises of a nearby business under a different ownership
The Division of Hotels and Restaurants will accept comments concerning the Petition for 5 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 March 20, 2020 the Division of Hotels and Restaurants received a Petition for an Emergency Variance for Paragraph 61C-4.010(7) Florida Administrative Code and Paragraph 61C-4.010(6), Florida Administrative Code from CORALIE USA LLC located in Miami Beach. The above referenced F.A.C. addresses the requirement that at least one accessible bathroom be provided for use by customers and employees. They are requesting to share the bathrooms located within a nearby establishment under a different ownership for use by customers and employees.
The Petition for this variance was published in Vol. 46/63 on March 31, 2020. The Order for this Petition was signed and approved on April 22, 2020. 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 bathrooms located within Buon Pane Italiano Bakery (DACS 366458), are maintained in a clean and sanitary manner and are provided with cold running water under pressure, soap, approved hand drying devices, and are available during all hours of operation. The Petitioner shall also ensure that directional signage is installed within or outside the establishment clearly stating the location of the bathrooms. If the ownership of CORALIE USA LLC (FIle: 324765) and/or Buon Pane Italiano Bakery (DACS 366458) changes, an updated signed agreement for use of the bathroom facilities will be required immediately.
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On March 23, 2020 the Division of Hotels and Restaurants received a Petition for a Routine Variance for Subparagraph 3-305.11(A)(2), 2017 FDA Food Code, Section 3-305.14, 2017 FDA Food Code, Section 6-202.15, 2017 FDA Food Code, Section 6-202.16, 2017 FDA Food Code, Paragraph 61C-4.010(1), Florida Administrative Code, and Paragraph 61C-4.010(6), Florida Administrative Code from LESLIE CATERING INC located in HIALEAH. 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. 46/59 on March 25, 2020. The Order for this Petition was signed and approved on April 22, 2020. 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.
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On March 23, 2020 the Division of Hotels and Restaurants received a Petition for a Routine Variance for Subparagraph 3-305.11(A)(2), 2017 FDA Food Code, Section 3-305.14, 2017 FDA Food Code, Section 6-202.15, 2017 FDA Food Code, Section 6-202.16, 2017 FDA Food Code, Paragraph 61C-4.010(1), Florida Administrative Code, and Paragraph 61C-4.010(6), Florida Administrative Code from Salim Box Lunch located in HIALEAH. 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. 46/59 on March 25, 2020. The Order for this Petition was signed and approved on April 22, 2020. 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 (12)
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Regularly scheduled meeting for all Parole, Conditional Release, Conditional Medical Release, Addiction Recovery, Control Release and all other Commission business.; Wednesday, May 13, 2020, 9:00 a.m.; There will be no in person Commission meeting. The meeting will be held via conference call. To participate in the meeting, call 1 (888) 585-9008 and dial participation code 812-412-724. For questions and correspondence from inmate supporters, please email inmatessupporter@fcor.state.fl.us. For questions and correspondence regarding victims’ rights, please email victimsquestions@fcor.state.fl.us.
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Regularly scheduled meeting for all Parole, Conditional Release, Conditional Medical Release, Addiction Recovery, Control Release and all other Commission business.; Thursday, May 14, 2020, 11:00 a.m.; There will be no in person Commission meeting. The meeting will be held via conference call. To participate in the meeting, call 1 (888) 585-9008 and dial participation code 812-412-724. For questions and correspondence from inmate supporters, please email inmatessupporter@fcor.state.fl.us. For questions and correspondence regarding victims’ rights, please email victimsquestions@fcor.state.fl.us.
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The Joint Task Force (JTF) Technical Committee will meet to discuss SOP 15.; Thursday, May 7, 2020, 9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.; Teleconference only: Dial in (Toll Free): 1 866 899 4679, United States: +1 (571) 317-3116, Access Code: 488-454-357, Audio Pin: (None) Select #
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To consider cases where Probable Cause has previously been found.; May 06, 2020 @ 1:30 p.m.; Toll Free Number – 1-888-585-9008
275-112-502
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general business of the committee. If you would like to participate in the call, please contact Rebecca Sammons at 850.521.0500 ext. 114 at least 48 hours prior to the date of the meeting. The call in number is 888-392-4560 (you will need to contact Ms. Sammons for the participant code).; May 8, 2020 at 10am or soon thereafter; Florida Board of Professional Engineers
2639 North Monroe St.
Building B-112
Tallahassee, FL 32303
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During this initial meeting, members will identify the goals of the subcommittee and review CFIAC requests for reporting information on different circuit orders throughout Florida which impact child forensic interviews. Members will identify roles and responsibilities and establish a plan for collecting information to present to the Child Forensic Interview Advisory Committee.; May 5, 2020, 2:00PM - 3:00PM; Conference Call: 888-585-9008
Participant Code: 280-385-653
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General agency business; April 28, 2020, 8:00 a.m.; CIL office, 720 North Denning Drive, Winter Park, FL 32789
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Rule 59G-13.070, Developmental Disabilities Individual Budgeting Waiver Services.; May 27, 2020 from 11:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.; The public hearing scheduled for April 30, 2020 has been rescheduled for May 27, 2020. Remote Listeners: Attendees may register for the hearing at: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/24717427145975309. After registering, a confirmation email will be received containing information about joining the webinar, and opportunities to offer comments and questions will be available.
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The Executive Director Hiring Committee Meeting is held to discuss and determine the hiring process for the Executive Director.; An Executive Director Hiring Committee Meeting will begin at 1:00 PM or as soon thereafter as can be heard on May 6, 2020.; Phone Meeting
Unites States Toll-Free: 1-888-585-9008
Conference Room Number: 847-456-389
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To discuss the LEPC's ongoing regional hazardous materials training and planning activities for FY1920.; Wednesday, May 20, 2020 at 10:00 a.m.; South Florida Regional Planning Council, Virtual Meeting via Conference Call, (888) 585-9008, Pin 517-927-044 followed by “#”
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Non-Prison Sanctions Subcommittee; Thursday, April 30, 2020 12:00 PM until conclusion; Teleconference Number- 888-585-9008; Passcode: 757-756-300
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This webinar/conference call has been CANCELLED.; April 23, 2020 at 10:00 a.m.; This meeting will be held via webinar and teleconference. Use the following link to join from your computer, tablet or smartphone: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/7316258529492354573
For audio, please dial-in using the call in number: 888-585-9008 and conference pin number: 421-319-736.