- Notices of Development of Proposed Rules and Negotiated Rulemaking (5)
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The purpose of the proposed rule is to implement Section 626.8651, F.S. The Department would like to adopt a rule that will specify when a public adjuster apprentice requires supervision by a licensed supervisory public adjuster and specify the activities that a public adjuster apprentice shall not conduct.
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The purpose of the rule amendments is to allow the Executive Director or his designee to issue permits to tournaments or other organized events for the purposes of harvesting lionfish and other non-native species using spearfishing gears in places where spearfishing is otherwise prohibited by FWC rule or Florida Statute. The rule amendment will create a mechanism by which the FWC can better facilitate removal of non-native marine species.
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The purpose of this rule is to reduce the likelihood of additional illegal releases of nonnative lionfish, including both species already established in Florida waters and species which are not currently found in state waters. The effect of this effort will be to prohibit the importation of live lionfish into Florida and to limit aquaculture of lionfish in the state of Florida to aquaculture for the purposes of permitted research activities.
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The purpose and effect of this rule development effort is to incorporate provisions of Section 379.364, F.S., regarding the reporting, record keeping and shipping requirements of alligator hides and skins of fur-bearing animals.
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The purpose of this rule would be to require persons recreationally harvesting red snapper, gag grouper, red grouper, black grouper, greater amberjack, lesser amberjack, banded rudderfish, almaco jack, vermilion snapper, and gray triggerfish from a vessel in the Gulf of Mexico, excluding Monroe County, to enroll in the Gulf Reef Fish Registry. This requirement would apply only to persons harvesting from private vessels and not include for-hire vessels. The effect of this rule would be that the population of offshore reef fish anglers would be better identified for recreational fishing survey purposes. These improvements would enhance current recreational harvest data collection efforts for Florida’s reef fish species, including red snapper.
- Petitions and Dispositions Regarding Rule Variance or Waiver (2)
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On March 19, 2014 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 Angel's Kitchen located in Dania Beach. The above referenced F.A.C. addresses the requirement that at least one accessible bathroom be provided for use by customers. They are requesting to share the bathrooms located within an adjacent establishment under the same ownership for use by customers only.
The Petition for this variance was published in Vol. 40/58 on March 25, 2014. The Order for this Petition was signed and approved on April 02, 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 the bathrooms located within Spiritual Warfare Christian Center 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 directional signage is installed within or outside the establishment clearly stating the location of the bathrooms. If the ownership of Spiritual Warfare Christian Center, Inc. (Sallie Billings) changes, a signed agreement for use of the bathroom facilities is required immediately.
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that on January 03, 2014, a petition for variance from Southeastern Seating, Inc. was filed regarding Rule 61 – 41.016 that addresses the attachment of insignias to a manufactured building. Petition notice was published on January 14, 2014, and can be found in Issue 40/09 of the FAR. An Order granting the variance on the basis of substantial economic hardship was filed on April 03, 2014.
- Notices of Meetings, Workshops and Public Hearings (17)
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This is a meeting of the Executive Committee to discuss general board business.; Thursday, April 17, 2014, 4:00 p.m.; Florida Horse Park, 11008 South Highway 475, Ocala, FL 34480
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Regular scheduled meeting of the Governor and Cabinet to act on all executive branch matters provided by law and to act on any agendas submitted for their consideration. The Governor and Cabinet will proceed through each agenda, item by item.
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; reports 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 of the Office of Insurance Regulation 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 matters related to rulemaking for all activities of the Office of Financial Regulation relating to the regulation of banks, credit unions, other financial institutions, finance companies, retail installment sales providers, title loan lenders, collection agencies, mortgage brokers, mortgage lenders, certified capital companies, money services businesses, and the securities industry.
The Agency for Enterprise Information Technology will take action on matters duly presented on its agenda which may include, but not be limited to, the presentation and approval of the Agency’s Annual Operational Work Plan as well as matters relating to rulemaking for all activities of the Agency.
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, administrative procedure matters, and consideration of other matters within its authority.
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 various statutes including 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 for which it is responsible pursuant to law (including duties pursuant to Title 18 of the Florida Statutes and Title 18 of the Florida Administrative Code) and that are duly presented on its agenda, which may include such matters as aquacultural issues as presented by the Division of Aquaculture in the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services; mineral leases or sales; state or sovereign land leases, sales, exchanges, dedications, and easements; conservation and preservation lands and other land purchases; land planning matters and other matters within its authority.
The Department of Environmental Protection will present for consideration those matters required by law to be reviewed by the Governor and Cabinet, sitting as the Siting Board, which may include, but are not limited to siting of power plants and electric and natural gas transmission lines.
; April 22, 2014, 9:00 a.m.; Cabinet Meeting Room, Lower Level, The Capitol, Tallahassee, Florida
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The weekly meeting of the Council's Legislative Affairs Committee to discuss legislative priorities.; April 17, 2014, 8:00 AM; Southwest Florida Regional Planning Council - 1926 Victoria Avenue in Fort Myers
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The regular monthly board meeting of the Southwest Florida Regional Planning Council; April 17, 2014 at 9:00 AM; Southwest Florida Regional Planning Council - 1926 Victoria Avenue in Fort Myers
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Regular Quarterly Meeting and/or Public Hearing of the Transportation Disadvantaged (TD) Local Coordinating Board (LCB).; April 23, 2014, 1:30 p.m.; Hardee County Emergency Operations Center
404 W. Orange Street
Wauchula, FL 33873
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The regular monthly meeting of the SWFRPC board. Also, the SWFRPC's Executive Committee and Budget & Finance Committee is scheduled to meet prior to the SWFRPC board meeting at 8:15 AM.; Thursday, April 17, 2014 at 9:00 AM; Southwest Florida Regional Planning Council - 1st floor conference room at 1926 Victoria Avenue in Fort Myers
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The purpose of this special meeting is to discuss and approve the Office of Internal Audit budget for fiscal year 2014-15.; Monday, April 21, 2014, 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. (EST); Hermitage Room, First Floor, The Hermitage Centre, 1801 Hermitage Blvd, Tallahassee, Florida 32308
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Initiative Meeting; Monday, April 21, 2014 at 12:00 pm
2014 Loxahatchee River Preservation Initiative Meeting; Jupiter Emergency Operations Center, 3133 Washington Street, Jupiter FL 33458
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The Review Committee meeting will be to discuss the Applications received and to answer any questions the Review Committee may have regarding the Applications submitted in response to Florida Housing Finance Corporation’s Request For Applications 2014-106, for PHA Revitalization Of Affordable Housing Developments.; May 16, 2014 11:00 a.m.; Rick Seltzer Conference Room, Suite 6000, Florida Housing Finance Corporation, 227 North Bronough Street, Tallahassee, Florida, 32301-1329
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The Review Committee meeting will be to give the scores and to submit a recommendation to Florida Housing’s Board of Directors regarding the responses submitted for Florida Housing Finance Corporation’s Request For Applications 2014-106, for PHA Revitalization Of Affordable Housing Developments.; June 11 2014; 9:00 a.m.; Rick Seltzer Conference Room, Suite 6000, Florida Housing Finance Corporation, 227 North Bronough Street, Tallahassee, Florida, 32301-1329
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The Operating Committee will review proposed changes in the FAJUA Underwriting Manual for recommendation to the Board of Governors and any other matters that may come before the committee.; Friday, April 11, 2014, 10:30 a.m.; Toll-Free-Dial-In: 1(877)826-6967; Conference ID number 2867636526#
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The scheduled site visit has been canceled.; Monday, April 7, 2014, 10:00 a.m., Projects and Land Committee site visit has been canceled.; Starting location: St. Johns River Water Management District Palm Bay Service Center, 525 Community College Parkway, S.E., Palm Bay, Florida 32909.
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The first Review Committee Meeting will be to discuss the Applications and answer any questions the Review Committee may have regarding the Applications submitted in response to Florida Housing Finance Corporation’s Request for Applications No. 2014-107 for the Financing of Permanent Supportive Housing with a Priority to Assist Veterans with a Disabling Condition that Lack Permanent and Stable Housing. The second Review Committee Meeting will be to give the scores and to submit a recommendation to Florida Housing’s Board of Directors.; May 16, 2014, 9:00 a.m. (Eastern); June 11, 2014, 1:00 p.m. (Eastern); Rick Seltzer Conference Room, Suite 6000, Florida Housing Finance Corporation, 227 North Bronough Street, Tallahassee, Florida.
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General board business.; Friday, May 9, 2014, commencing at 9:00 a.m.; Embassy Suites Orlando - Lake Buena Vista South, 4955 Kyngs Heath Road, Orlando, Florida 34746 (407) 597-4103.
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This is a meeting of the board to discuss general board business.; Thursday, April 10, 2014, 5:00 p.m.; Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites - Ocala Conference Center, 3600 SW 38th Avenue, Ocala, FL 34474. (352) 629-9500. (Please Note: This is a revised meeting location from the original public notice that was published in the Florida Administrative Register Volume 40, Number 63, on April 1, 2014.)
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Executive Director Search; Monday, April 14, 2014, 3:00 p.m. (EST); Conference Call: 1-888-670-3525 Conference Code: 3511716520
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The Information Clearinghouse on Developmental Disabilities Advisory Council will provide technical assistance to the Department of Health in the establishment of a website of resource information related to Down syndrome or other prenatally diagnosed developmental disabilities; support programs for parents and families; and developmental evaluation and intervention services.; Tuesday, April 15, 2014 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.; Florida Department of Health
2585 Merchants Row Blvd., Suite 340N
Tallahassee, FL 32399
Or by telephone Call-in toll-free number: 1-888-670-3525, Attendee access code: 277 680 0919 and
Webex: https://suncom.webex.com/suncom/j.php?ED=261115062&UID=492507417&RT=MiMxMQ%3D%3D
- Notices of Petitions and Dispositions Regarding Declaratory Stat (1)
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Petitioner, Laurence Robinson, DS 2013-115
; On December 10, 2013, Petitioner, Laurence Robinson requests clarification regarding whether the Petitioner’s proposed operations are legal under the exceptions for vendors receiving telephone and mail orders in Florida Statue 561.57. Petitioner, Laurence Robinson, either herself or on behalf of a Florida business entity, intends to begin an online business to sell wine and possibly beer for consumption off the premises pursuant to Florida Statutes 564.02(1)(a). The business intends to operate exclusively through Internet-based marketing and sales. The petitioner is substantially effected by virtue of its intent to be a vendor of alcoholic beverages in Florida. The Department published the notice of the Petition with the Florida Administrative Weekly on December 18, 2013, Volume 39/244.
On April 1, 2014, the Department filed a Final Order based upon the facts described in the Petition for Declaratory Statement. The set of facts put forward by the Petitioner in the Petition for Declaratory Statement are not uniquely applicable to the Petitioner as required by law. The business operations proposed by Petitioner are too broad and not uniquely applicable to Petitioner’s business for the Division to render an opinion through a declaratory statement. With the above finding considered, the Division is unable to answer the Petition and will therefore enter into rulemaking to address the issue of internet orders.