- Petitions and Dispositions Regarding Rule Variance or Waiver (19)
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that on April 23, 2014, an Order was filed on the Petition for Waiver or Variance. The Petition for Waiver or Variance was filed by Vasilios Diakonis, M.D., on November 20, 2013, seeking a waiver or variance from Rules 64B8-1.007 and 4.009, F.A.C., with regard to the requirement for submission of the AMA profile for the medical licensure application. The Notice was published in Volume 39, No. 228, of the Florida Administrative Register, on November 22, 2013. The Board, at its meeting held on April 4, 2014, voted to grant the Petition for Waiver finding that the Petitioner demonstrated a substantial hardship; that application of the rule would violate the principles of fairness; and that the purpose of the underlying statute has been met.
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that on April 23, 2014, an Order was filed on the Petition for Waiver or Variance. The Petition for Waiver or Variance was filed by Georges Mora Rasquin, M.D., on February 10, 2014, seeking a waiver or variance from Rule 64B8-4.018, F.A.C., with regard to the requirement for core clerkships. The Notice was published in Volume 40, No. 30, of the Florida Administrative Register, on February 13, 2014. The Board, at its meeting held on April 4, 2014, voted to grant the Petition for Waiver finding that the Petitioner demonstrated a substantial hardship; that application of the rule would violate the principles of fairness; and that the purpose of the underlying statute has been met.
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that on April 23, 2014, an Order was filed on the Petition for Waiver or Variance. The Petition for Waiver or Variance was filed by Devendra K. Amin, M.D., on February 18, 2014, seeking a waiver or variance from Rule 64B8-4.009, F.A.C., with regard to the requirement for submission of documentation of medical education directly from Petitioner’s medical school. The Notice was published in Volume 40, No. 35, of the Florida Administrative Register, on February 20, 2014. The Board, at its meeting held on April 4, 2014, voted to grant the Petition for Waiver finding that the Petitioner demonstrated a substantial hardship; that application of the rule would violate the principles of fairness; and that the purpose of the underlying statute has been met.
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that on April 23, 2014, an Order was filed on the Petition for Waiver or Variance. The Petition for Waiver or Variance was filed by Amer H. Rustum, M.D., on January 23, 2014, seeking a waiver or variance from Rule 64B8-4.009, F.A.C., with regard to the requirement for submission of documentation of medical education directly from Petitioner’s medical school. The Notice was published in Volume 40, No. 35, of the Florida Administrative Register, on February 20, 2014. The Board, at its meeting held on April 4, 2014, voted to grant the Petition for Waiver finding that the Petitioner demonstrated a substantial hardship; that application of the rule would violate the principles of fairness; and that the purpose of the underlying statute has been met.
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that on April 23, 2014, an Order was filed on the Petition for Waiver or Variance. The Petition for Waiver or Variance was filed by Anthony G. Armineous, M.D., on January 24, 2014, seeking a waiver or variance from Rule 64B8-4.009, F.A.C., with regard to the requirement for submission of documentation of medical education directly from Petitioner’s medical school. The Notice was published in Volume 40, No. 42, of the Florida Administrative Register, on February 27, 2014. The Board, at its meeting held on April 4, 2014, voted to grant the Petition for Waiver finding that the Petitioner demonstrated a substantial hardship; that application of the rule would violate the principles of fairness; and that the purpose of the underlying statute has been met.
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that on April 23, 2014, an Order was filed on the Petition for Waiver or Variance. The Petition for Waiver or Variance was filed by Mamdouh E. Rayan, M.D., on February 12, 2014, seeking a waiver or variance from Rule 64B8-4.009, F.A.C., with regard to the requirement for submission of documentation of medical education directly from Petitioner’s medical school. The Notice was published in Volume 40, No. 30, of the Florida Administrative Register, on February 13, 2014. The Board, at its meeting held on April 4, 2014, voted to grant the Petition for Waiver finding that the Petitioner demonstrated a substantial hardship; that application of the rule would violate the principles of fairness; and that the purpose of the underlying statute has been met.
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that on April 23, 2014, an Order was filed on the Petition for Waiver or Variance. The Petition for Waiver or Variance was filed by Ruby Abraham, M.D., on February 11, 2014, seeking a waiver or variance from Rule 64B8-4.009, F.A.C., with regard to the requirement for submission of documentation of medical education directly from Petitioner’s medical school. The Notice was published in Volume 40, No. 30, of the Florida Administrative Register, on February 13, 2014. The Board, at its meeting held on April 4, 2014, voted to grant the Petition for Waiver finding that the Petitioner demonstrated a substantial hardship; that application of the rule would violate the principles of fairness; and that the purpose of the underlying statute has been met.
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that on April 23, 2014, an Order was filed on the Petition for Waiver or Variance. The Petition for Waiver or Variance was filed by Kimon M. Violaris, M.D., on January 10, 2014, seeking a waiver or variance from Rule 64B8-4.009, F.A.C., with regard to the requirement for submission of documentation of medical education directly from Petitioner’s medical school. The Notice was published in Volume 40, No. 12, of the Florida Administrative Register, on January 17, 2014. The Board, at its meeting held on April 4, 2014, voted to grant the Petition for Waiver finding that the Petitioner demonstrated a substantial hardship; that application of the rule would violate the principles of fairness; and that the purpose of the underlying statute has been met.
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that on April 23, 2014, an Order was filed on the Petition for Waiver or Variance. The Petition for Waiver or Variance was filed by Nassef F. Hassan, M.D., on February 18, 2014, seeking a waiver or variance from Rule 64B8-4.009, F.A.C., with regard to the requirement for submission of documentation of medical education directly from Petitioner’s medical school. The Notice was published in Volume 40, No. 35, of the Florida Administrative Register, on February 20, 2014. The Board, at its meeting held on April 4, 2014, voted to grant the Petition for Waiver finding that the Petitioner demonstrated a substantial hardship; that application of the rule would violate the principles of fairness; and that the purpose of the underlying statute has been met.
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that on April 23, 2014, an Order was filed on the Petition for Waiver or Variance. The Petition for Waiver or Variance was filed by Ammar Sukari, M.D., on January 28, 2014, seeking a waiver or variance from Rule 64B8-4.009, F.A.C., with regard to the requirement for submission of documentation of medical education directly from Petitioner’s medical school. The Notice was published in Volume 40, No. 19, of the Florida Administrative Register, on January 29, 2014. The Board, at its meeting held on April 4, 2014, voted to grant the Petition for Waiver finding that the Petitioner demonstrated a substantial hardship; that application of the rule would violate the principles of fairness; and that the purpose of the underlying statute has been met.
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that on April 23, 2014, an Order was filed on the Petition for Waiver or Variance. The Petition for Waiver or Variance was filed by Saad Sakkal, M.D., on March 6, 2014, seeking a waiver or variance from Rules 64B8-1.007 and 4.009, F.A.C., with regard to the requirement for submission of documentation of medical education directly from Petitioner’s medical school. The Notice was published in Volume 40, No. 46, of the Florida Administrative Register, on March 7, 2014. The Board, at its meeting held on April 4, 2014, voted to grant the Petition for Waiver finding that the Petitioner demonstrated a substantial hardship; that application of the rule would violate the principles of fairness; and that the purpose of the underlying statute has been met.
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that on April 23, 2014, an Order was filed on the Petition for Waiver or Variance. The Petition for Waiver or Variance was filed by Ziad Abdeen, M.D., on January 6, 2014, seeking a waiver or variance from Rule 64B8-4.009, F.A.C., with regard to the requirement for submission of documentation of medical education directly from Petitioner’s medical school. The Notice was published in Volume 40, No. 5, of the Florida Administrative Register, on January 8, 2014. The Board, at its meeting held on April 4, 2014, voted to grant the Petition for Waiver finding that the Petitioner demonstrated a substantial hardship; that application of the rule would violate the principles of fairness; and that the purpose of the underlying statute has been met.
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that on April 23, 2014, an Order was filed on the Petition for Waiver or Variance. The Petition for Waiver or Variance was filed by Luke Gerald Guillot, M.D., on February 18, 2014, seeking a waiver or variance from Rule 64B8-4.018, F.A.C., with regard to the residency requirement. The Notice was published in Volume 40, No. 35, of the Florida Administrative Register, on February 20, 2014. The Board, at its meeting held on April 4, 2014, voted to grant the Petition for Waiver finding that the Petitioner demonstrated a substantial hardship; that application of the rule would violate the principles of fairness; and that the purpose of the underlying statute has been met.
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that on April 23, 2014, an Order was filed on the Petition for Waiver or Variance. The Petition for Waiver or Variance was filed on behalf of Roberto Fogel, M.D., on February 6, 2014, seeking a waiver or variance from Rule 64B8-4.009, F.A.C., with regard to the requirement for submission of the AMA profile for the medical licensure application. The Notice was published in Volume 40, No. 30, of the Florida Administrative Register, on February 13, 2014. The Board, at its meeting held on April 4, 2014, voted to grant the Petition for Waiver finding that the Petitioner demonstrated a substantial hardship; that application of the rule would violate the principles of fairness; and that the purpose of the underlying statute has been met.
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that on April 23, 2014, an Order was filed on the Petition for Waiver or Variance. The Petition for Waiver or Variance was filed by Linda A. DeLuca, M.D., on November 7, 2013, seeking a waiver or variance from Rule 64B8-4.009, F.A.C., with regard to the requirement for submission of documentation of medical education directly from Petitioner’s medical school and the required evaluations from fellowship training programs. The Notice was published in Volume 39, No. 221, of the Florida Administrative Register, on November 13, 2013. The Board, at its meeting held on April 4, 2014, voted to grant the Petition for Waiver finding that the Petitioner demonstrated a substantial hardship; that application of the rule would violate the principles of fairness; and that the purpose of the underlying statute has been met.
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an Emergency Variance for Subparagraph 61C-1.004(1)(a), Florida Administrative Code and Paragraph 5-202.11(A), 2009 FDA Food Code from Yo-Good located in Cutler Bay. The above referenced F.A.C. addresses the requirement that each establishment have an approved plumbing system installed to transport potable water and wastewater. They are requesting to utilize holding tanks to provide potable water and to collect wastewater at the handwash and three-compartment sinks.
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 on or before 5:00 p.m.
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501 East Kennedy Building. Petitioner seeks a variance of the requirements of ASME A17.3, Section 3.11.3, as adopted by 61C-5.001(1), Florida Administrative Code that requires upgrading the elevators with firefighters’ emergency operations which poses a significant economic/financial hardship. Any interested person may file comments within 14 days of the publication of this notice with Mark Boutin, Bureau of Elevator Safety, 1940 North Monroe Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-1013 (VW2014-108).
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On April 14, 2014 the Division of Hotels and Restaurants received a Petition for an Emergency Variance for Subparagraph 3-305.11(A)(2), 2009 FDA Food Code, Section 3-305.14, 2009 FDA Food Code, Section 6-202.15, 2009 FDA Food Code, Section 6-202.16, 2009 FDA Food Code, Paragraph 61C-4.010(1), Florida Administrative Code, and Paragraph 61C-4.010(6), Florida Administrative Code from Velasco Lunch Truck II located in Wauchula. 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 other than frankfurters from an open air mobile food dispensing vehicle.
The Petition for this variance was published in Vol. 40/76 on April 18, 2014. The Order for this Petition was signed and approved on April 23, 2014. 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 April 15, 2014 the Division of Hotels and Restaurants received a Petition for an Emergency Variance for Subparagraph 3-305.11(A)(2), 2009 FDA Food Code, Paragraph 61C-4.010(1), Florida Administrative Code from Marriott Concierge Lounge located in Ft. Lauderdale. The above referenced F.A.C. addresses the requirement that each establishment have areas for food preparation and storage. They are requesting to share food preparation and food storage areas with another licensed food service establishment under the same ownership and on the same premise.
The Petition for this variance was published in Vol. 40/76 on April 18, 2014. The Order for this Petition was signed and approved on April 23, 2014. 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 food preparation and storage areas within Blue Fire Grill (SEA1612549) are maintained in a clean and sanitary manner and all handwash sinks are provided with hot and cold running water under pressure, soap, an approved hand drying device, and a handwashing sign. These areas must be available to the Marriott Conceirge Lounge during all hours of operation. If the ownership of Blue Fire Grill (SEA1612549, PFL VI, LLC) changes, a signed agreement for use of the shared facilities is required immediately.
- Notices of Meetings, Workshops and Public Hearings (23)
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The purpose of the Palm Beach Area Refugee Task Force meeting is to increase awareness of the refugee populations, share best practices, spot trends in refugee populations, build collaborations between agencies, help create good communication among service providers, get informed about upcoming community events, and discuss refugee program service needs and possible solutions to meeting those needs.; Friday, May 16, 2014; 10:00 AM - 12:00 Noon; Children's services Council of Palm Beach County
2300 High Ridge Road
Boynton Beach, Florida 33426
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General Business Meeting; May 8, 2014, 8:00 a.m.; Central Florida Research Park
12424 Research Parkway, Suite 100
Orlando, FL 32826
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Annual Board meeting to discuss current matters and review goal updates.; May 9, 2014, 8a.m.-Noon; Charlotte County Conferene and Event Center, Myakka Room A, Punta Gorda, FL
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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 6, 2014, 9:00 am.
Water Resource Advisory Commission (WRAC) - Monthly Meeting; Royal Palm Beach Cultural Center, 151 Civic Center Way, Royal Palm Beach, FL 33411.
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Regular monthly meeting to obtain feedback from interested persons on current pending permit applications. The agenda is available at www.watermatters.org/calendar/calendar.php/; May 7, 2014, 9:00 a.m.; 7601 HWY 301 N, Tampa, FL 33637
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A Public Meeting of the Water Resources Advisory Commission (WRAC) held jointly with the South Florida Ecosystem Restoration Task Force (SFERTF) 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 6, 2014, 1:00 pm
Water Resource Advisory Commission and South Florida Ecosystem Restoration Task Force Joint Meeting; Royal Palm Beach Cultural Center, 151 Civic Center Way, Royal Palm Beach, FL 33411
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The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) is holding an Alternatives Public Meeting for the Malabar Road (State Road 514) Project Development and Environment (PD&E) Study (Financial Management Number 430136-1-22-01). Design alternatives for widening Malabar Road from a two lane to a four lane facility will be presented. The project is located in Brevard County, Florida with study limits that extend from Babcock Street (State Road 507) to US 1, a distance of approximately 3.64 miles. The need for this widening is based on projected increases in traffic volume. Attendees may review study information, watch an automated video presentation, and discuss the design alternatives with the study team. This meeting provides interested persons an opportunity to express their views concerning the social, economic, and environmental impacts of the proposed design alternatives. Additional project information is located at www.SR514malabar.com.; Tuesday, May 6, 2014, 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm; Palm Bay (Health First) Hospital Auditorium, 1425 Malabar Road NE, Palm Bay, FL 32907
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Discussion of task force business for the Citrus County Task Force of the Citrus/Hernando Waterways Restoration Council: Homosassa & Chassahowitzka TMDL, Mercury TMDL, Freshwater Electrofishing Sampling, Managing Forests for increased Regional Water Yield, and Water Quality Reports.; Monday, May 12, 2014 at 2:00 p.m.; Lecanto Government Building, 3600 West Sovereign Path, Room 166, Lecanto, Florida 34461
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Discussing and finalizing recommendations for the Council's annual report; reports from Council committees; new and old business.; May 16, 2014, 9:00 am to 3:00 pm; Betty Easley Conference Center
4075 Esplanade Way, Room 152
Capital Circle Office Center
Tallahassee, FL 32399
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Content for the above rules.; Wednesday, May 14, 2014, 10:00 a.m.; Orlando Marriott Lake Mary, 1501 International Parkway, Lake Mary, Florida 32746
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This is a meeting of the Advisory Committee described above. The purpose of the meeting is to review and discuss updates to committee workplan, discuss status of the proposed MFLs and Prevention and Recovery Strategies for the Lower Santa Fe River and the Ichetucknee River and Priority Springs, and receive a briefing on a comparison of the technical data for the upper and lower Santa Fe River. An opportunity for public comment will be provided near the end of the meeting.
NOTE: One or more members of the Governing Board from each of the water management districts named above may attend and participate in the meeting of the Advisory Committee.
; Monday, May 19, 2014, 1:00 p.m.; Florida Gateway College, Wilson S. Rivers Library and Media Center, 149 SE College Place, Building 200, Room 102, Lake City, FL 32025
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Florida Rehabilitation Council Public Awareness Committee Agenda Items; June 2, 2014, 10:00 am-until 11am or finished; Teleconference 1888 670 3525 Passcode: 7923533220
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Florida Rehabilitation Council Planning and Coordination Committee Agenda Items; June 3, 2014, 9:00 am-until 10am or finished; Teleconference 1888 670 3525 Passcode: 7923533220
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Florida Rehabilitation Council Legislative Committee Agenda Items; June 10, 2014, 9:00 am-until 10am or finished; Teleconference 1888 670 3525 Passcode: 7923533220
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Florida Rehabilitation Council Executive Committee Agenda Items; June 4, 2014, 9:00 am-until 10am or finished; Teleconference 1888 670 3525 Passcode: 7923533220
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Florida Rehabilitation Council Evaluation Committee Agenda Items; June 12, 2014, 10:00 am-until 11am or finished; Teleconference 1888 670 3525 Passcode: 7923533220
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Adoption of and approval to file and certify the following proposed rules with the Department of State under Chapter 120, Florida Statutes. These rules are the subject of this meeting: 12D-1.009, F.A.C. (Mapping Requirements); 12D-1.010, F.A.C. (Reconciliation of Interim Tax Rolls – Form of Notification); 12D-1.011, F.A.C. (Notification to Property Appraiser of Land Development Restriction); 12D-6.006, F.A.C. (Fee Timeshare Real Property); 12D-7.0025, F.A.C. (Application for Certain Exemptions Before Receiving Statutorily Required Documentation); 12D-7.0143, F.A.C. (Additional Homestead Exemptions for Persons 65 and Older Whose Household Income Does Not Exceed $20,000 Per Year); 12D-8.0065, F.A.C. (Transfer of Homestead Assessment Difference; “Portability”; Sworn Statement Required; Denials; Late Applications); 12D-9.001, F.A.C. (Taxpayer Rights in Value Adjustment Board Proceedings); 12D-9.019, F.A.C. (Scheduling and Notice of a Hearing); 12D-9.020, F.A.C. (Exchange of Evidence); and, 12D-16.002, F.A.C. (Index to Forms).
Copies of these proposed rules, forms, notices, and supporting documents may be obtained by going to PTO’s web page at: http://dor.myflorida.com/dor/property/vab/workshops.html or, by contacting: Larry Green, Tax Law Specialist, Property Tax Oversight Program, Department of Revenue, P. O. Box 3000, Tallahassee, Florida 32315-3000, (850)617-8871, GreenLar@dor.state.fl.us.
The Department held rule development workshops on March 20, 2012, August 14, 2012, and September 19, 2012 at which the public offered comments and suggestions. On September 24, 2013, the Governor and Cabinet authorized the Department to publish Notices of Proposed Rule for the rules listed above. Notices of Proposed Rule were published in the September 25, 2013 edition of the F.A.R. (Vol. 39, No. 187, pp. 4821-4841). Public hearings were subsequently held on October 17, 2013, January 8, 2014 and March 13, 2014.
; June 17, 2014, during a regular meeting of the Governor and Cabinet, which begins at 9:00 a.m.; Cabinet Meeting Room, Lower Level, the Capitol, Tallahassee, Florida. Please refer to the Cabinet Agenda posted to the Department’s Internet site at http://dor.myflorida.com/dor/rules/ before attending a meeting.
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Commencement; May 4, 2014; Jax Arena
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Audit Committee Meeting to consider District business.; May 2, 2014 at 8:00 a.m.; District Headquarters, 9225 CR 49, Live Oak, FL 32060
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The agendas for the above meetings may be obtained by emailing ron@tbep.org; DATE AND TIME: Management Board - May 9, 2014 at 9:00am, August 15, 2014 at 9:00am, and November 14, 2014 at 9:00am.
The 2014 Policy Board meetings will remain the same -
DATE AND TIME: Policy Board – May 16, 2014 at 10:00am, August 22, 2014 at 10:00am, and November 21, 2014 at 10:00am.
; Tampa Bay Regional Planning Council, 4000 Gateway Centre Boulevard, Suite 100, Pinellas Park, Florida
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Emergency Rule Conference Call on Rule 64B15-14.0081- Standards for Telemedicine Practice. General business of the Board.; May 5, 2014 @1:00pm.; Conference Call Number: (888) 670-3525; Participant Passcode: 6558995979
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The Treasure Coast Regional Planning Council will conduct its regular Board meeting.; May 16, 2014, 9:30 a.m.; Indian River State College
Wolf High Technology Center
2400 SE Salerno Road
Stuart, Florida 34997
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To conduct a meeting of the Treasure Coast Regional Planning Council's Gubernatorial Committee; May 16, 2014
(immediately following the regular Board meeting); Indian River State College
Wolf High Technology Center
2400 SE Salerno Road
Stuart, FL 34997