• Notices of Development of Proposed Rules and Negotiated Rulemaking (2)
    • The purpose of this rule development is to update provisions in the rule due to statutory changes, rule changes, and for clarity. Proposed changes include: update of specifications for the uniform core curricula and that each candidate is assessed in his or her program concentration; modify admission requirements for candidates in graduate level programs; revise requirements for program completion; update criteria and data submitted for review as part of the institution’s institutional program evaluation plan (IPEP) and for the general public; and, revise criteria for continued approval of programs to be based upon specified measures of program and program completer performance, including the program review process, timelines, and performance level targets for each of the continued approval criteria.
    • To require applications for continuing education course approval to be submitted at least 30 days before the course is scheduled to be conducted.
  • Proposed Rules (2)
    • This rule amendment clarifies continuing education requirements for license renewal of an active license.
    • This amendment clarifies the requirements for continuing education program approval.
  • Petitions and Dispositions Regarding Rule Variance or Waiver (5)
    • On August 5, 2013 the Division issued an order. The Final Order was in response to a Petition for a Variance from Sierra Grande Bldg 6, filed July 15, 2013, and advertised on July 18, 2013 in Vol. 39, No. 139, 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 2.20.1, 2.18.5.1, 2.20.4, 2.20.5 and 2.20.9 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 intent of the rule will be met and that Petitioner would suffer a substantial hardship if required to comply with this rule (VW2013-230).
    • On August 5, 2013 the Division issued an order. The Final Order was in response to a Petition for a Variance from Sierra Grande Bldg. 5, filed July 15, 2013, and advertised on July 18, 2013 in Vol. 39, No. 139, 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 2.20.1, 2.18.5.1, 2.20.4, 2.20.5 and 2.20.9 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 intent of the rule will be met and that Petitioner would suffer a substantial hardship if required to comply with this rule (VW2013-229).
    • On August 5, 2013 the Division issued an order. The Final Order was in response to a Petition for a Variance from Sierra Grande Bldg 4, filed July 15, 2013, and advertised on July 18, 2013 in Vol. 39, No. 139, 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 2.20.1, 2.18.5.1, 2.20.4, 2.20.5 and 2.20.9 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 intent of the rule will be met and that Petitioner would suffer a substantial hardship if required to comply with this rule (VW2013-228).
    • On August 5, 2013 the Division issued an order. The Final Order was in response to a Petition for a Variance from Sierra Grande Bldg 3, filed July 15, 2013, and advertised on July 18, 2013 in Vol. 39, No. 139, 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 2.20.1, 2.18.5.1, 2.20.4, 2.20.5 and 2.20.9 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 intent of the rule will be met and that Petitioner would suffer a substantial hardship if required to comply with this rule (VW2013-227).
    • On August 5, 2013 the Division issued an order. The Final Order was in response to a Petition for a Variance from Sierra Grande Bldg 2, filed July 15, 2013, and advertised on July 18, 2013 in Vol. 39, No. 139, 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 2.20.1, 2.18.5.1, 2.20.4, 2.20.5 and 2.20.9 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 intent of the rule will be met and that Petitioner would suffer a substantial hardship if required to comply with this rule (VW2013-226).
  • Notices of Meetings, Workshops and Public Hearings (19)
    • Regular Monthly Meeting; Tuesday, August 13, 2013, 2 p.m.; Administrative Offices, Room 405
    • Convene the Peace River Facility Hydrobiological Monitoring Program Scientific Review Panel for the purpose of reviewing the progress and findings of the Hydrobiological Monitoriong Program and discussing potential changes to the program.; August 23, 2013, 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.; The Wyvern Hotel, 101 E Retta Esplanade, Punta Gorda, Florida.
    • Quarterly meeting of the Florida Fire Safety Board. Anyone wishing to attend may attend in person or by telephone conference call. Those attending by telephone conference call should dial (850) 413-1558, (Cisco VoIP Internal callers may reach the conference call by dialing 11558.) Once you have dialed the initial number you will be prompted to enter the Conference ID which is 56366. The connection will be available 5 to 10 minutes before 10:00 AM ; Tuesday, August 13, 2013, at 10:00 AM; State Fire Marshal's Office, Atrium Bldg. Third Floor, 325 John Knox Road, Tallahassee, Florida 32303.
    • To conduct the regular business of the Audit Committee of the North Central Florida Regional Planning Council.; August 13, 2013 at 12:30 p.m.; North Central Florida Regional Planning Council, 2009 Northwest 67th Place, Gainesville, Florida.
    • The purpose of the meeting is to update the members of the WQPP Canal Restoration Advisory Subcommittee on the progress of ongoing projects and to discuss future actions. The meeting is open to the public.; August 22, 2013, 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 Noon; Marathon Government Center, Board Meeting Room, 2798 Overseas Highway, Marathon, FL 33050
    • Meeting of the Wiildlife Best Management Practices Working Group; August 15, 2013 9:00 am ET; Suwannee Forestry Center, 137 SE Forestry Circle, Lake City, FL 32025
    • 10:00AM – 10:05AM Welcome – David A. Westervelt, Assistant Chief, Bureau of Plant and Apiary Inspection, FDACS/DPI 10:05AM – 10:10AM Roll Call – Jerry Latner, Chairman, Honey Bee Technical Council 10:10AM – 10:15AM Approval of Honey Bee Technical Council Minutes 10:15AM – 10:55AM Dr. Jamie Ellis - Extension Apiculturist University of Florida/Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences Review of current research projects 10:55AM – 11:05AM Break 11:05AM – 12:00AM Nancy Gentry, Legislative Liaison Frankie Hall Florida Farm Bureau Director of Ag Policies 12:00PM – 1:00PM Lunch Break 1:00PM – 1:45PM Mike Page and Stacy Reese-Bureau of Entomology and Pest Control 5E-14.151, F.A.C. (pdf) Removal and Relocation of Live Bees from Structures. 1:45PM - 2:00PM Other Issues 2:00PM Adjournment ; August 28, 2013, 10:00 a.m.; Division of Plant Industry Doyle Conner Building Auditorium 1911 Southwest 34th Street Gainesville, Florida 32608
    • Project Description: I-4 Ultimate Project. The purpose of the meeting is for the Project Selection Committee to meet and make decisions regarding the requests of I-4 Development Partners LLC and Ultimate Mobility Partners to change the composition of their respective teams on the I-4 Ultimate Project. The public meeting will utilize telephonic communications for attendance of one member of the Project Selection Committee. Persons interested in attending the public meeting can attend in person at the District 5 Headquarters or by calling 850-414-4976. ; Tuesday, August 20, 2013, 11:30 a.m.; District 5 Headquarters, 719 S Woodland Blvd., DeLand, FL 32720.
    • General Business Meeting.; Notice of Change - October 4, 2013 beginning at approximately 8:30 a.m. E.S.T. or soon thereafter.; Renaissance at Sea World, 6677 Sea Harbor Drive, Orlando, FL 32821
    • The purpose of the meeting is to discuss ideas for expanding Medicaid waivers to include individuals with dual diagnosis and a Community Supports waiver for individuals with few service needs. ; August 16, 2013, 10:00 a.m. -12:00 p.m.; Agency for Persons with Disabilities 4030 Esplanade Way, Room 301 Tallahassee, FL 32399 Conference Phone Number: - (888) 670-3525, Participant Code-5106539718,then #
    • This meeting is intended to obtain public input regarding issues and challenges faced by Aging Caregivers of Floridians with Developmental Disabilities.; August 20, 2013, 10:00 a.m.- 12:00 p.m.; Agency for Persons with Disabilities 4030 Esplanade Way, Room 301 Tallahassee, FL 32399 Conference Phone Number: (888) 670-3525, Participant Code-5106539718,then #
    • The Northwest Florida Water Management District (NWFWMD) announces workshops regarding ongoing rule development to which all persons are invited. NWFWMD is developing changes to Chapter 40A-2, F.A.C., as noticed in Florida Administrative Weekly on July 20, 2012, as part of a statewide effort headed by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) and joined by all five water management districts (WMDs), to increase consistency in the consumptive use permitting (CUP), minimum flows and levels (MFLs), and water supply related programs of the WMDs.; August 21, 2013, 1:30 p.m., CT; Escambia County Board Chambers, Room 100, 221 Palafox Place, Pensacola, Florida 32502
    • General Meeting to elect Advisory Council officers and review marketing efforts to increase consumer awareness and expand the market for Florida’s agricultural products. ; Thursday August 15, 2013, 11:00 am (EST); Florida Fruit & Vegetable Association Main Offices, 800 Trafalgar Court, Suite 200, Maitland, FL 32794
    • Probable Cause Panel Meeting. A meeting or portion of a probable cause panel meeting is public only if a case or cases are public by reason of reconsideration.; February 18, 2014; April 15, 2014; June 17, 2014; August 19, 2014; October 14, 2014; December 9, 2014 beginning at 08:30 a.m. E.S.T. or soon thereafter.; Conference Call: 1 (888) 670-3525. After dialing the meet me number, when prompted, insert the participant code 6808029433 followed by the # sign in order to join the meeting.
    • Probable Cause Panel Meeting. A meeting or portion of a probable cause panel meeting is public only if a case or cases are public by reason of reconsideration.; : February 18, 2014; April 15, 2014; June 17, 2014; August 19, 2014; October 14, 2014; December 9, 2014 beginning at 11:30 a.m. E.S.T. or soon thereafter.; Conference Call: 1 (888) 670-3525. After dialing the meet me number, when prompted, insert the participant code 6808029433 followed by the # sign in order to join the meeting.
    • The Northwest Florida Water Management District (NWFWMD) announces workshops regarding ongoing rule development to which all persons are invited. NWFWMD is developing changes to Chapter 40A-2, F.A.C., as noticed in Florida Administrative Weekly on July 20, 2012, as part of a statewide effort headed by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) and joined by all five water management districts (WMDs), to increase consistency in the consumptive use permitting (CUP), minimum flows and levels (MFLs), and water supply related programs of the WMDs.; August 21, 2013; Northwest Florida Water management
    • Probable Cause Panel. A meeting or portion of a probable cause panel meeting is public only if a case or cases are public by reason of reconsideration.; Notice of Change - Please note the October 7, 2013 Probable Cause Panel meeting has been rescheduled to take place via conference call on September 26, 2013, beginning 9:00 a.m. or soon thereafter.; Conference Call: 1 (888) 670-3525. After dialing the meet me number, when prompted, insert the 4389078941 followed by the # sign in order to join the meeting.
    • The Northwest Florida Water Management District (NWFWMD) announces workshops regarding ongoing rule development to which all persons are invited. NWFWMD is developing changes to Chapter 40A-2, F.A.C., as noticed in Florida Administrative Weekly on July 20, 2012, as part of a statewide effort headed by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) and joined by all five water management districts (WMDs), to increase consistency in the consumptive use permitting (CUP), minimum flows and levels (MFLs), and water supply related programs of the WMDs.; August 21, 2013; Escambia BBC
    • Governing Board to discuss and consider District business, including regulatory and non-regulatory matters.; August 15, 2013, 9:00 AM Governing Board Meeting; SFWMD Headquarters, B-1 Building, 3301 Gun Club Road, West Palm Beach, Florida 33406. All or part of the meeting may be conducted as a teleconference in order to permit maximum participation by Governing Board members. The Governing Board may take official action at the meetings on any item appearing on the agenda and on any item that is added to the agenda as a result of a change to the agenda approved by the presiding officer of the meeting pursuant to Section 120.525, Florida Statutes.
  • Notice of Petitions and Dispositions Regarding the Validity of R (6)
    • F. B. vs. Agency for Persons with Disabilities; Case No.: 13-2760RU; Petition
    • E. B. vs. Agency for Persons with Disabilities; Case No.: 13-2761RU; Petition
    • S. B. vs. Agency for Persons with Disabilities; Case No.: 13-2762RU; Petition
    • C. G. vs. Agency for Persons with Disabilities; Case No.: 13-2763RU; Petition
    • J. G. vs. Agency for Persons with Disabilities; Case No.: 13-2764RU; Petition
    • W. H. vs. Agency for Persons with Disabilities; Case No.: 13-2765RU; Petition
  • Notices Regarding Bids, Proposals and Purchasing (1)
    • Department of Education, University of North Florida
  • Miscellaneous (1)
    • Department of Transportation, Departmental