- Notices of Development of Proposed Rules and Negotiated Rulemaking (7)
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This rule sets forth the requirements for performance reporting for Career and Technical Education Programs and reflects how the Department will implement policy in compliance with Section 1008.43(1)(a), Florida Statutes. The purpose of this rule development is to update existing rule language with the current year targets. The effect will be a rule that reflects current target values.
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The purpose of this rule development is to update the referenced rules as necessary, including the following revisions: Rule 6A-6.0900 - Update list of rules applicable to ESOL programs to add recently adopted rules and correct the titles of rules in the existing list; Rule 6A-6.09022 - Update references to the statewide standardized assessment (formerly FCAT) and the statewide English Language Proficiency Assessment; make necessary changes in grammar to clarify the deadline for re-evaluation of a student’s progress towards English language proficiency for purposes of extension of services; Rule 6A-6.0905 - Clarify the Department’s obligation to consider objections by any councils representing parents of ELLs to any district ELL plan under Department review; revise requirement to submit the district ELL plan via an online template to instead require submission on an incorporated form; and Rule 6A-6.0909 – Update references to the statewide standardized assessment (formerly FCAT) and the statewide English Language Proficiency Assessment; Remove exemption from requirement for ESOL to be taught by an ESOL certified or endorsed instructor for districts with fewer than ten English Language Learners within a radius of twenty miles of a given school or within the school attendance zone, whichever is larger.
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To update the re-examination application form to include Medicaid fraud questions required by §456.0635, Florida Statutes, and clarify re-examination procedures.
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To delete reference to second URL and make minor changes related to enforcement of the rule.
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To require continuing education course providers to register with CE Broker and to correct one word.
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To clarify that the Department of Health conducts inspections and to eliminate the requirement that the written protocols include a statement on liability coverage.
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Review this Chapter and amend rule language as necessary to ensure that all rules conform to statutory requirements, federal regulations, and the current x-ray machine registration procedures. Update radiation machine registration related applications and forms. Update operational and safety requirements for x-ray and electron therapy systems, as well as diagnostic systems. Amend rule 64E-5.220, F.A.C., to incorporate by reference the modified table of Emergency Plan Isotopes and Quantities. Update means for enforcing radiation control regulations.
- Petitions and Dispositions Regarding Rule Variance or Waiver (9)
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Douglas A. Fraser Towers Apartments. Petitioner seeks a temporary variance of the requirements of an unspecified Section of A17.3, 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 (VW2014-288).
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an Emergency Variance for Subparagraph 61C-1.004(1)(a), Florida Administrative Code, Section 5-203.13, 2009 FDA Food Code, Paragraph 5-202.11(A), 2009 FDA Food Code, Paragraph 4-301.12(A), 2009 FDA Food Code, Paragraph 61C-4.010(5), Florida Administrative Code, Subparagraph 3-305.11(A)(2), 2009 FDA Food Code, and Paragraph 61C-4.010(1), Florida Administrative Code from Trout Pass Pool Bar located in Orlando. The above referenced F.A.C. addresses the requirement that at least one service sink is provided for the cleaning of mops or similar cleaning tools and the disposal of mop water; that each establishment have an approved plumbing system installed to transport potable water and wastewater; that dishwashing facilities for manually washing, rinsing and sanitizing equipment and utensils are provided, and that each establishment have areas for food preparation and storage. They are requesting to utilize holding tanks to provide potable water and to collect wastewater at the handwash sink and to share the mop sink, dishwashing, food preparation and food storage areas with another licensed food service establishment under the same ownership and on the same premise. This request is for the period of time from September 03 through December 01, 2014.
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 August 14, 2014 the Division issued an order. The Final Order was in response to a Petition for an emergency Variance from Steinmart Office Building, filed August 6, 2014, and advertised on August 7, 2014 in Vol. 40, No. 153, of the Florida Administrative Register. No comments were received in response to the petition. The Final Order on the Petition for Variance grants the Petitioner a variance from Rule 2.20.4, 2.18.5.1 and 8.11.2.1.3(cc)(1) & (3) ASME A17.1b, 2009 edition, as adopted by Rule 61C-5.001(1)(a) Florida Administrative Code that requires steel ropes of a minimum diameter of 9.5 mm because the Petitioner has demonstrated that the purpose of the underlying statute has been met and that Petitioner would suffer a substantial hardship if required to comply with this rule (VW2014-281).
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On August 14, 2014 the Division issued an order. The Final Order was in response to a Petition for an emergency Variance from Greater Naples YMCA, filed August 4, 2014, and advertised on August 6, 2014 in Vol. 40, No. 152, of the Florida Administrative Register. No comments were received in response to the petition. The Final Order on the Petition for Variance grants the Petitioner a variance from Rule 2.20.4, 2.18.5.1 and 8.11.2.1.3(cc)(1) & (3) ASME A17.1b, 2009 edition, as adopted by Rule 61C-5.001(1)(a) Florida Administrative Code that requires steel ropes of a minimum diameter of 9.5 mm because the Petitioner has demonstrated that the purpose of the underlying statute has been met and that Petitioner would suffer a substantial hardship if required to comply with this rule (VW2014-278).
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On August 14, 2014 the Division issued an order. The Final Order was in response to a Petition for an emergency temporary Variance from Jax Center Garage, filed June 3, 2014, and advertised on June 10, 2014 in Vol. 40, No. 112, of the Florida Administrative Register. No comments were received in response to the petition. The Final Order on the Petition for Variance grants the Petitioner a variance from Rule 2.27 ASME A17.1b, 2009 edition, as adopted by Rule 61C-5.001(1)(a) Florida Administrative Code that requires upgrading the elevators emergency operation and signaling devices because the Petitioner has demonstrated that the purpose of the underlying statute has been met and that Petitioner would suffer a substantial hardship if required to comply with this rule (VW2014-163).
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On August 14, 2014 the Division issued an order. The Final Order was in response to a Petition for an emergency temporary Variance from Howard Johnson, filed August 1, 2014, and advertised on August 6, 2014 in Vol. 40, No. 152, of the Florida Administrative Register. No comments were received in response to the petition. The Final Order on the Petition for Variance grants the Petitioner a variance from Rule 2.27.3.2 ASME A17.1b, 2009 edition, as adopted by Rule 61C-5.001(1)(a) Florida Administrative Code that requires upgrading the elevators phase I emergency recall operation by fire alarm initiating devices because the Petitioner has demonstrated that the purpose of the underlying statute has been met and that Petitioner would suffer a substantial hardship if required to comply with this rule (VW2014-277).
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On August 14, 2014 the Division issued an order. The Final Order was in response to a Petition for an emergency Variance from Main Street Professional, filed August 5, 2014, and advertised on August 7, 2014 in Vol. 40, No. 153, of the Florida Administrative Register. No comments were received in response to the petition. The Final Order on the Petition for Variance grants the Petitioner a variance from Rule 101.2b ASME A17.1e, 1987 edition, as adopted by Rule 61C-5.001(1)(a) Florida Administrative Code from the requirement of equipment prohibited in machine room because the Petitioner has demonstrated that the purpose of the underlying statute has been met and that Petitioner would suffer a substantial hardship if required to comply with this rule (VW2014-280).
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On July 23, 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 T&E BBQ located in Fort Walton 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 for use by customers only.
The Petition for this variance was published in Vol. 40/145 on July 28, 2014. The Order for this Petition was signed and approved on August 4, 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 Jewelry and Watch Express 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 Jewelry and Watch Express (Don Henley) changes, an updated signed agreement for use of the bathroom facilities is required immediately.
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that on June 19, 2014, the Department of Law Enforcement Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission, received a petition for a permanent waiver of paragraph 11B-20.0014(2)(d), F.A.C. from the Manatee Technical Institute (MIT) Law Enforcement Academy on behalf of Jay Bush, Keith Lock, Jamie L. Croughan, Cody A. Hobbs, Christopher G. Huddleston, Colby R. Martin, Jason T. Reaume, Benjamin R. Schlabach, Anthony S. Sizemore, Angela P. Valderra-Jiminez, and William E. Weldon, Jr. The Petitioner wishes to waive that portion of the rule which states that first aid instructor certification applicants must have completed a high-liability internship. The Petitioner stated that on December 19, 2012 and December 20, 2012 first aid instruction was delivered by Jay Bush and Keith Lock for Basic Recruit Class 17-12-1177-03 at MIT Law Enforcement Academy. That class included Jamie L. Croughan, Cody A. Hobbs, Christopher G. Huddleston, Colby R. Martin, Jason T. Reaume, Benjamin R. Schlabach, Anthony S. Sizemore, Angela P. Valderra-Jiminez, and William E. Weldon, Jr. Petitioner states that at the time the instruction was given by Jay Bush and Keith Lock both were paramedic instructors for Manatee Technical Institute however, neither had completed a high-liability internship. Petitioner states that at the time of the instruction, MIT staff were under the impression that Bush and Lock were qualified to document proficiency in first aid training due to the medical professional exception found at sub subparagraph 11B-20-0014(2)(d)6.g., F.A.C. Petitioner states that the law enforcement academy acted in good faith when it allowed Bush and Lock to instruct and document proficiency in first aid training believing that the professional exception applied. Petitioner states that strict application of the rule would violate principles of fairness due to all recruits having to return to MIT and repeat first aid instruction, including some who are now full-time law enforcement officers. Petitioner states that the underlying statute has already been fulfilled because Bush and Lock have now completed a high liability internship as required.
Notice of receipt of petition was published at Vol. 40 page 126 on June 30, 2014.
On August 7, 2014, pursuant to notice, at a meeting held in Ponte Vedra, Florida, after careful consideration of the facts in this matter, the Commission found that the Petitioners had demonstrated that a strict aplication of Rule 11B-20.0014(2)(d), F.A.C.would violate principles of fairness and have a disparate impact on Petitioner's that was particular to petitioners and significantly different from the way the rule affects other similarly situated persons. The Commission issued an order granting Petitioner's petition for a permanent waiver of Rule 1111B-20.0014(2)(d), (F.A.C.) on August 15, 2014 effective August 30, 2014.
- Notices of Meetings, Workshops and Public Hearings (11)
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The purpose of the Tallahassee 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.; Tuesday, September 9, 2014; 10:30 AM-12:30 PM; The Early Learning Coalition of the Big Bend Region
1940 North Monroe Street, Suite 70
Tallahassee, Florida 32303
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The quarterly meeting of the Glades-Hendry Joint Service Area for the Transportation Disadvantaged Local Coordinating Board.; Wednesday, September 3, 2014 at 10:30 a.m.; Hendry County EMS Training Room on 1050 Forestry Division Road in LaBelle
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Regular bi-monthly meeting of the East Central Florida Regional Planning Council.; September 17, 2014, 10:00 a.m.; ECFRPC Office, 309 Cranes Roost Blvd., Suite 2000, Mayor John H. Land Boardroom, Altamonte Springs, FL 32701.
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Citizens Property Insurance Corporation (“Citizens”) has requested statewide average rate changes for the Coastal Account (“CA”), Commercial Lines Account (“CLA”) and the Personal Lines Account (“PLA”). These accounts include, but are not limited to: commercial property, homeowners, mobile home, and dwelling/fire. The below chart identifies the proposed rate changes that have already been filed with the Office:
14-13202: -5.8% to Homeowners Multi-Peril (PLA)
14-13203: +3.8% to Homeowners Multi-Peril Wind Only (CA)
14-13383: -4.5% to Property/Personal – Dwelling Fire (PLA)
14-13384: +6.8% to Property/Personal – Dwelling Fire Wind Only (CA)
14-13667: +8.2% to Mobile Home Multi-Peril Wind Only (CA)
14-13668: -4.3% to Mobile Home Multi-Peril (PLA)
14-13749: -4.3% to Mobile Home Dwelling (PLA)
14-13751: +8.6% to Mobile Home Dwelling Wind Only (CA)
14-14056: +4.9% to Commercial Property Non-Residential Multi-Peril (CLA)
14-14264: +10.0% to Commercial Property Non-Residential Wind Only (CA)
14-14425: +9.6% to Commercial Property Residential (Ex. Condo Association) Wind Only (CA)
14-14426: +8.9% to Commercial Property Residential Condo Association Wind Only (CA)
(Additional filings received prior to the hearing may be discussed.)
The proposed rate changes also include total increases for sinkhole coverage of 0.7% to DP-1 (Dwelling/Fire), 1.5% to DP-3 (Dwelling/Fire), and 2.7% to HO-3 (Homeowners). The requested rate increases are not uniform.
The effective date of the proposed rate increases for the Coastal Account (“CA”) is February 1, 2015, for new and renewal business. The effective date of the proposed rate increases for the Commercial Lines Account (“CLA”) is February 1, 2015, for new and renewal business. The effective date of the proposed rate decreases for the Personal Lines Account (“PLA”) is February 1, 2015, for new and renewal business.
It is important to note that additional filings on behalf of Citizens will be forthcoming and that evidence regarding such filings may be received at the hearing.
Any comments or concerns not addressed at the public hearing may be forwarded to ratehearings@floir.com; the subject line of your e-mail should read “Citizens.” The record will be open for public comment until September 4, 2014 for all filings.
An agenda listing the rate filings subject to this hearing will be posted on the Office’s website at http://www.floir.com. Florida law allows the Office of Insurance Regulation to hold a public hearing for any purpose within the scope of the Insurance Code deemed to be necessary. Input from the insurer as well as interested parties will be received at this public hearing. If you are unable to attend this public hearing, please forward your comments to the Office of Insurance Regulation at ratehearings@floir.com; the subject line of your e-mail should read “Citizens.”
; August 27, 2014, at 10:00 a.m.; Senate Office Building, Room 401
Florida State Capitol
Tallahassee, FL 32399
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State Commissions Meeting to be held during the SASHTO 2014 Conference.; August 25, 2014 - 1:30 P.M. until conclusion of business.; Sheraton New Orleans, Grand Chenier Room, 500 Canal Street, New Orleans, Louisiana.
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General Business; Wednesday, September 9, 2014
12:30pm - 4:30pm; Omni Amelia Island Plantation Resort
Live Oak Board Room
369 Beach Lagoon Road
Amelia Island, FL 32034
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General Business; Tuesday, September 9, 2014
9:00am - Noon; Omni Amelia Island Plantation Resort
Azalea Boardroom
39 Beach Lagoon Road
Amelia Island, FL 32034
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The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT), District One, is holding a public information meeting regarding improvements to US 41 from Marcia Street to Baywood Drive and from Reynolds Road to Gulf Gate Drive in Sarasota county. The public meeting is from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Tuesday, August 26, 2014 at the Presbyterian Church of the Covenant, 7950 S. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, Florida 34231. FDOT will hold this meeting to give interested persons the opportunity to review displays, talk one-on-one with staff, and make comments about the project.
The 2.5-mile project includes removing old asphalt and resurfacing the roadway; sidewalk construction; highway lighting; signal work; curb and gutter, and drainage improvements. The $4.5 million project begins mid-September and should be complete in spring 2015.
FDOT developed this meeting in compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and related statutes. FDOT solicits public participation without regard to race, color, national origin, age, sex, religion, disability or family status. People requiring special accommodations pursuant to the Americans with Disability Act of 1990 or people that require translation services (free of charge) at the meeting should contact Jamie Schley at 863-519-2573 or by e-mail to jamie.schley@dot.state.fl.us at least seven (7) days prior to the meeting.
; Tuesday, August 26, 2014, 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.; Presbyterian Church of the Covenant, 7950 S. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, Florida 34231
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A regular scheduled meeting for the consideration of matters properly brought before the board of the Florida Development Finance Corporation.; Wednesday, August 20, 2014, 3:00pm-4:00pm; Enterprise Florida, Inc.
800 N. Magnolia Ave., Suite 1100
Orlando, FL 32803
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This is a Basin Management Action Plan (BMAP) kick off meeting for Volusia Blue Spring to which the public is invited. The BMAP is the means for implementation of the adopted Total Maximum Daily Loads (TMDLs). Topics will include discussion of the Volusia Blue Spring and Blue Spring Run TMDL, the Volusia Blue Spring and Blue Spring Run BMAP development process and approach, and an overview of Volusia Blue Spring ecology and water quality.; August 26, 2014, 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.; Volusia County Extension Office, 3100 E New York Ave., DeLand, FL
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EMS Advisory Council mid-quarter conference call.; September 5, 2014, 10:00 a.m.; Department of Health