- Petitions and Dispositions Regarding Rule Variance or Waiver (3)
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On June 30, 2014 the Division of Hotels and Restaurants received a Petition for an Emergency Variance for Subparagraph 61C-1.004(1)(a), Florida Administrative Code and Paragraph 5-202.11(A), 2009 FDA Food Code from MagiCream located in Kissimmee. 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 Petition for this variance was published in Vol. 40/128 on July 02, 2014. The Order for this Petition was signed and approved on July 10, 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 wastewater holding tank for the handwash and three-compartment sinks is emptied at a frequency as to not create a sanitary nuisance; and potable water provided must come from an approved source and be protected from contamination during handling. The Petitioner shall also ensure that the handwash and three-compartment sinks are provided with hot and cold running water under pressure; the handwash sink is provided with soap, an approved hand drying device and a handwashing sign.
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On June 17, 2014 the Division of Hotels and Restaurants received a Petition for a Routine Variance for Subparagraph 61C-1.004(1)(a), Florida Administrative Code and Paragraph 5-202.11(A), 2009 FDA Food Code from Barefoot Bar located in Lake Buena Vista. 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 sink in the outisde bar of the Barefoot Bar remodel.
The Petition for this variance was published in Vol. 40/121 on June 23, 2014. The Order for this Petition was signed and approved on July 10, 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 wastewater holding tank for the handwash sink is emptied at a frequency as to not create a sanitary nuisance; and potable water provided must come from an approved source and be protected from contamination during handling. The Petitioner shall also ensure that the handwash sink is provided with hot and cold running water under pressure, soap, an approved hand drying device and a handwashing sign.
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waiver of rule 65C-15.017(3), Florida Administrative Code, from Gulf Coast Jewish Family & Community Services and Barbara Ramsey. Rule 65C-15.017(3), F.A.C. states agency staff responsible for performing casework services shall have a bachelor’s degree in social work or related area of study or master’s degree in social work or a related area of study from an accredited college or university.017(3), F.A.C.,
- Notices of Meetings, Workshops and Public Hearings (16)
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This is a meeting of the Strategic Planning Committee.; Wednesday, July 30, 2014, 5:00 p.m.; Florida Agriculture Center & Horse Park Authority; 11008 S. Highway 475; Ocala, FL 34480
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This is a meeting of the Building Committee to discuss general business.; Wednesday, July 30, 2014; 3:30 p.m.; Florida Agriculture Center & Horse Park Authority; 11008 S. Highway 475; Ocala, FL 34480
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AST Technical Advisory Group. Technical discussion for those providing in-depth technical information regarding regulated aboveground storage tanks.
Teleconference Info: call-in number: 1(888)670-3525, participant code: 813 505 3297 #
; AUGUST 6, 2014, 9:00 a.m. no later than 4:00 p.m.; Roger P. Stewart Center 3629 Queen Palm Dr., Tampa, FL
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Regular Monthly Meetings.; August 7, 2014: Planning & Growth Management Committee at 9:00am; Personnel, Budget & Finance Policy Committee at 9:00am; Full Board of Directors at 10:00am; Legislative Policy Committee immediately following full Board. Please check our website at www.nefrc.org for any changes.; 6850 Belfort Oaks Place, Jacksonville, FL 32216.
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Budget and other related issues.; Thursday, July 31, 2014 at 11:30 a.m.; Pelican Room, Grand Hyatt Tampa Bay
Tampa, FL
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The Aesthetic Steering Committee (ASC) for the I-395 Reconstruction Project will meet to discuss and evaluate potential bridge design alternatives.; July 25, 2014 at 9:00 a.m.; Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts of Miami-Dade County, Ziff Ballet Opera House (Green Room), 1300 Biscayne Boulevard, Miami, FL 33132
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The Florida Coordinating Council for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (FCCDHH) is mandated by Florida Statute 413.271 to serve as an advisory and coordinating body which recommends policies that address the needs of Florida’s community who are deaf, hard of hearing, late deafened or have combined hearing and vision loss. Section D of the statute requires that the Council meet at least once each quarter.
Purpose: To discuss development of the Council’s 2015 Biennial Report and continue development of the five-year strategic plan for the Council.
*The FCCDHH will take Public Comments on August 14, 2014 from 4:45 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Communication Access Real-Time Translation Services: (CART) will be provided remotely via: http://www.streamtext.net/text.aspx?event=FCCDHH
The meeting may be accessed via conference call: 1(888)670-3525; Conference Code: 8338411399#
; August 14, 2014, 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.; August 15, 2014 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.; Daytona Beach Resort, 2700 N. Atlantic Avenue, Daytona Beach, FL 32118
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Agenda to be announced; August 26, 2014, 2:00 p.m.; Conference call toll-free: 1-888-670-3525, Press 9798513235, then #
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This is the fourth technical meeting following the adoption of Basin Management Action Plans for the Indian River Lagoon. This meeting will cover the crediting of water quality improvement projects. A presentation will be made of estimated nutrient reductions expected from different stormwater management techniques. The Basin Management Action Plans were adopted for the North and Central Indian River Lagoon and Banana River Lagoon in February 2013. These plans were developed in response to the adoption of Total Maximum Daily Loads for the Indian River Lagoon and contain strategies for reducing nutrient loadings into the lagoon. The Total Maximum Daily Loads were adopted in March 2009. These TMDLs specify reductions in the loadings of total nitrogen and total phosphorus to the Indian River Lagoon sufficient for recovery of deeper-water seagrass habitat.; July 29, 2014, 1:00 p.m.; City of Palm Bay Council Chambers, 120 Malabar Road, SE, Palm Bay, Florida 32907
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An additional workshop is scheduled in Tallahassee, FL for the purpose of facilitating public discussion and comment on the Agency’s intent to readopt and enforce the rule language that remains currently in effect related to emergency room services for undocumented aliens, as currently codified in the Florida Medicaid Hospital Services Coverage and Limitations Handbook, December 2011, as set forth in subsection 59G-4.160(2), Outpatient Hospital Services, stating as follows under the “Medicaid for Aliens” section: “Eligibility can be authorized only for the duration of the emergency. Medicaid will not pay for continuous or episodic services after the emergency has been alleviated.” This workshop is provided to underscore that the language quoted above remains in effect without alteration from the version previously adopted and shall continue to be enforced accordingly.; Wednesday, July 30, 2014, from 2:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.; Agency for Health Care Administration, 2727 Mahan Drive, Building 3, Conference Room C, Tallahassee, Florida 32308-5407
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An additional workshop is scheduled in Tallahassee, FL for the purpose of facilitating public discussion and comment on the Agency’s intent to readopt and enforce the rule language that remains currently in effect related to emergency room services for undocumented aliens, as currently codified in the Florida Medicaid Provider General Handbook, July 2012, as set forth in subsection 59G-5.020(1), Provider Requirements, stating as follows under the “Medicaid for Aliens” section: “Eligibility can be authorized only for the duration of the emergency. Medicaid will not pay for continuous or episodic services after the emergency has been alleviated.” This workshop is provided to underscore that the language quoted above remains in effect without alteration from the version previously adopted and shall continue to be enforced accordingly.; Wednesday, July 30, 2014, from 2:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.; Agency for Health Care Administration, 2727 Mahan Drive, Building 3, Conference Room C, Tallahassee, Florida 32308-5407
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Agenda to be announced.
; September 10, 2014, 10:00 a.m.; Conference call toll-free 1-888-670-3525, then #
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Agenda to be announced.; September, 4, 2014, 10:00 a.m.; Conference call toll-free 1-888-670-3525, Press 9798513235 then #
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Seed Complaint Arbitration Hearing; August 1st, 2014, 9:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.; University of Florida – IFAS
North Florida Research and Education Center
155 Research Rd, Quincy, FL 32351
Telephone No. (850) 875-7100
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Agenda to be announced.; September 23, 2014, 2:00 p.m.; Conference call toll-free 1-888-670-3525, Press 9798513235 then #
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Agenda to be announced.; August 13, 2014, 1:30 p.m.; Conference call toll-free 1-888-670-3525, Press 9798513235 then #