- Notices of Development of Proposed Rules and Negotiated Rulemaking (3)
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The purpose and effect of the proposed rule will be to implement provisions of the Florida Statutes pertaining to the welfare of racing animals.
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The purpose of the changes to Rule 69A-37.065, F.A.C., are to update the fire investigator training program as provided in Sections 633.406(2) and 633.432(4), Florida Statutes. The Florida State Fire College is required to assist the state and county, municipal, and other local governments of this state and their agencies and officers in their investigation and determination of the causes of fires. The Florida State Fire College accomplishes this by providing certified firefighters, certified law enforcement officers, and certified firesafety inspectors with needful professional instruction and training on the subject of fire investigation. The proposed rule updates the current advanced training program designed for individuals having fire investigation responsibilities. This program is based on the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 1033, “Standard for Professional Qualifications for Fire Investigators.” The purpose of the changes to Rule 69A-37.039, F.A.C., are to adopt the forms necessary to implement the changes being made in Rule 69A-37.065, F.A.C.
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Effective July 1, 2016, Chapter 2016-132, Laws of Florida, creates the Firefighter Assistance Grant Program within the Division of State Fire Marshal. The program shall provide financial assistance to improve firefighter safety and enable volunteer and combination fire departments to provide firefighting, emergency medical, and rescue services to their communities. The Division of State Fire Marshal shall administer the program and annually award grants to such fire departments demonstrating need as a result of participating in the annual Florida Fire Service Needs Assessment Survey. The funds are to be used to: (i) provide firefighter training to individuals to obtain a Volunteer Firefighter Certificate of Completion at no cost to the fire department or student; (ii) purchase firefighter personal protective equipment that complies with NFPA® 1851; (iii) purchase self-contained breathing apparatus equipment that complies with NFPA® 1852; and (iv) purchase fire engine pumper apparatus equipment.
- Petitions and Dispositions Regarding Rule Variance or Waiver (3)
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Building C and Building E, Lakeland, FL. Petitioner seeks an emergency variance of the requirements of Section 303.3d, Florida Building Code, as adopted by 61C-5.001(1), Florida Administrative Code that requires a manual shut off valve in the machine room which would pose a significant economic/financial hardship. Any interested person may file comments within 5 days of the publication of this notice with Michelle Comingore, Bureau of Elevator Safety, 2601 Blairstone rd, Florida 32399 (VW2016-143).
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The Jewel located in Sarasota, FL. Petitioner seeks an emergency variance of the requirements of Sections 3007.4.1 and 3007.4.2, Florida Building Code, as adopted by 61C-5.001(1), Florida Administrative Code because the 150 square foot requirement would pose a significant economic/financial hardship. Any interested person may file comments within 5 days of the publication of this notice with Michelle Comingore, Bureau of Elevator Safety, 2601 Blairstone rd, Tallahassee, Florida 32399 (VW2016-142).
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The Oaks located in Jacksonville, FL. Petitioner seeks a variance of the requirements of Section 3.11.1, A17.3,1996 edition, and Section 303.3d, A17.1, 1984 edition, as adopted by 61C-5.001(1), Florida Administrative Code because the repairs would pose a significant economic/financial hardship. Any interested person may file comments within 14 days of the publication of this notice with Michelle Comingore, Bureau of Elevator Safety, 2601 Blairstone rd, Tallahassee, Florida 32399 (VW2016-144).
- 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, July 13, 2016 & Thursday, July 14, 2016, 9:00 a.m.; Wednesday July 20, 2016 & Thursday, July 21, 2016, 9:00 a.m.; Wednesday July 27, 2016 & Thursday, July 28, 2016, 9:00 a.m.; Florida Commission on Offender Review, 4070 Esplanade Way, Tallahassee, FL 32399-2450
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In accordance with the timeframe set forth in section 120.525, Florida Statutes, a public opening is hereby noticed within the timeline for Invitation to Bid (ITB) 16B-011 for the Econfina Creek 2016 Sand Pine Timber Sale.; July 6, 2016, 1:00 P.M. EDT; District Headquarters, 81 Water Management Drive, Havana, FL 32333
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Update on Peace River Paddlesports and General Business; 07/05/16 at 8:30 a.m.; 412 West Orange Street, Room 102, Wauchula, FL
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The Florida Rehabilitation Council will host its quarterly meeting and public forum.; August 9, 2016, 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. (Public Forum, 5:00 p.m. until concluded); August 10, 2016, 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.; Hilton University of Florida Conference Center, 1714 SW 34th Street, Gainesville, FL 32607. Also by phone: Conference call 1-888-670-3525 passcode (7513637441)
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Debriefing Meeting of the Evaluators and Ranking of the Proposals for Request for Proposal (RFP)# RFP05F16GS1, Implementing Agency for SNAP-Ed, Nutrition Education. The RFP was advertised on the Vendor Bid System site: http://www.myflorida.com/apps/vbs/vbs_www.main_menu; Time of meeting changed to 10:00 AM on July 11, 2016.; DCF: 1317 Winewood Blvd., Bldg. 3, Room 455, Tallahassee, FL 32399.
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Update the members of the Subcommittee and the general public on the progress of ongoing canal water quality restoration projects and to discuss future actions. The meeting is open to the public.; July 15, 2016, 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.; Marathon Government Center, Board Meeting Room, 2798 Overseas Highway, Marathon, FL 33050
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The Services and Resources Committee will address human trafficking matters relating to content and structure of its committee paper.; Tuesday, July 19, 2016, 1:00 PM until conclusion; 9393 N Florida Ave, Large Auditorium, Tampa, FL 33612
DIAL-IN INFORMATION: (888)670-3525
PARTICIPANT PASSCODE: 9590495753
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Meeting of the Dementia Care and Cure Initiative Tallahassee/Leon County Advisory Board to discuss matters before the Board.; July 12, 2016, 10:00 a.m.; Department of Elder Affairs
4040 Esplanade Way
Tallahassee, FL 32399
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Standing FTC Bi-Monthly Teleconference to discuss FTC business.; 10:00 a.m. - until the conclusion of business on the following dates: June 30; July 14 and 28; August 11 and 25; September 8 and 22; October 6 and 20; November 17; and December 1 and 15, 2016; The Florida Transportation Commission, 605 Suwannee Street, Room 176, Tallahassee, Florida 32399
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The Florida Public Service Commission announces the termination of the series of Bond Team meetings previously noticed in the following docket:
DOCKET NO. 150171-EI - Petition for issuance of nuclear asset-recovery financing order, by Duke Energy Florida, LLC d/b/a Duke Energy.
The purpose of this series of Bond Team meetings was to allow members of the Bond Team, as authorized by Financing Order No. PSC-15-0537-FOF-EI, issued November 19, 2015, to work cooperatively to establish the structuring, marketing, and pricing of nuclear asset-recovery bonds. Because the nuclear asset-recovery bonds have been issued, these meetings are no longer necessary.; The series of Bond Team meetings previously noticed to be conducted on a regular, weekly basis each Wednesday afternoon at 2:00 p.m., has been terminated.; The series of Bond Team meetings previously noticed to be conducted on a regular, weekly basis each Wednesday afternoon at 2:00 p.m., has been terminated.
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This bimonthly meeting of the Public Swimming Pool and Bathing Place Advisory Review Board is for the Board to recommend agency action on variance application requests.
; July 13, 2016, 9:30 A.M. - 2P.M., ET, or until completed, whichever is first.; Reedy Creek Improvement District, 3rd Floor, 1900 Hotel Plaza Blvd, Lake Buena Vista 32830, with parking in the adjacent AAU parking lot; telephone conference call in:
888-670-3525 toll-free, participant pass code:7708044610 then #.
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The Agency is hosting a public meeting regarding Nursing Home Prospective Payment Reimbursement Methodology for use in determining payment for nursing home services.
During the 2016 Legislative Session, Legislation passed requiring the Agency to contract with an independent consultant to develop a plan to convert Medicaid payments for nursing home services from a cost based reimbursement methodology to a prospective payment system. The Agency has entered into a contract with Navigant Healthcare to support the completion of this initiative. Navigant will work with the Agency to develop a nursing home prospective payment system resulting in a final design document for submission to the Governor, President of the Senate and the Speaker of the House of Representatives no later than January 1, 2017.
You can access information and details about the nursing home prospective payment reimbursement public meetings, including schedules for upcoming meetings, and meeting agendas materials and recordings, through our website:
http://ahca.myflorida.com/medicaid/Finance/finance/nh_rates/nhpprm.shtml
For those who are not able to attend the meeting in person, registration to participate in a live webinar will be available through the following link:
https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/6420306055717348355
; June 30, 2016, 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.; 2727 Mahan Drive, Bldg. 3, Conference Room A, Tallahassee, FL 32308
- Notices of Petitions and Dispositions Regarding Declaratory Stat (4)
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Goldman Sachs Bank USA (GS Bank); The petition sought a declaratory statement from the Office on whether Petitioner's proposed business activities (of offering lending activities to Florida residents from locations outside of Florida, specifically, whether GS Bank is exempt from the Florida Consumer Finance Act) (Fla. Stat. §§ 516.001 et seq).
On June 21, 2016, the Office issued a Final Order. Petitioner, GOLDMAN SACHS BANK USA is exempt from the licensing requirements and other
provisions of the Florida Consumer Finance Act.
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Palm Villas Reserve, LLC.; The petition sought a declaratory statement from the Office on whether Petitioner's proposed business activities ( of offering private financing "Seller Financing" be exempt from regulation under Section 494.00115(2) part III), the Florida Mortgage Brokerage and Mortgage Lending Act, Chapter 494, Florida Statutes.
On June 21, 2016, the Office issued a Final Order. Petitioner, PALM VILLAS RESERVE, LLC is not required to obtain a license under Chapter 494, Florida Statutes, from the Office of Financial Regulation before pursuing the described seller financing in the State of Florida.
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