- Proposed Rules (6)
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The purpose of the proposed rule is to require alligator farm permittees be at least 18 years old; require farm permittees make farm records available upon request; clarify farm fencing requirements and the minimum space requirements for alligator pens; and modify the Alligator Farm Annual Report form. The effect of the proposed rule will be to provide alligator farmers greater pen design flexibility and animal husbandry options, a better understanding of rule requirements, and improved program implementation.
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The purpose of the proposed rule is to allow the capture and release of alligators on the same permitted property only if non-injurious capture methods are used, and modify the Private Lands Alligator Management Program Application form. The effect of the proposed rule will be to provide landowners and participants greater management flexibility and improve program implementation.
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The purpose of the proposed rule amendment is to extend the timeframe within which wildlife best management practices (BMPs) for agriculture activities are legislatively authorized, developed and adopted. The effect of the proposed rule amendment would be to extend the timeframe for developing and adopting wildlife BMPs to November 2014.
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The purpose of this rule amendment is to prohibit the use in Boca Grande Pass of any fishing gear in which a weight directly attached to any hook, artificial fly, or lure hangs lower than the hook when the line or leader is suspended vertically from the fishing rod. Such gear possessed onboard a fishing vessel must be stowed in such a manner that its immediate use as a fishing implement is impracticable while within the boundaries of Boca Grande Pass.
The effect of these rule amendments will be a prohibition on the use of bottom-weighted hooks while fishing within the boundaries of Boca Grande Pass. This prohibition will apply for all species on a year-round basis. In addition, such gear possessed onboard a vessel operating within the boundaries of the Pass must be stowed in such a manner that its immediate use as a fishing implement is impracticable.
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The purpose of this rule amendment is to expand the definition of the terms “snagging” and “snatch hooking” in relation to tarpon fishing statewide. Snagging or snatch hooking tarpon is currently prohibited. This rule amendment will modify the current language prohibiting snagging and refer directly to tarpon in the definition. In addition, the new rule language will prohibit catching or attempting to catch a tarpon by any method that doesn’t entice the fish to strike with, and become hooked in, its mouth.
The effect of these rule amendments will be to revise the definition of snagging as it pertains to tarpon and prohibit any fishing methods that do not entice a tarpon to voluntarily strike with, and become hooked in, its mouth.
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The proposed rule provides that monthly-filed employment reports for temporary bail bond agents must be received by the Department no later than the last day of the month following the month being reported on the form. The proposed rule is further amended to require both the supervising bail bond agent and the temporary bail bond agent to certify that the hours reported reflect the actual hours worked. The proposed rule also revises forms and updates electronic links to such forms. The rule is renumbered to reflect the proposed changes.
- Petitions and Dispositions Regarding Rule Variance or Waiver (3)
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a waiver from Washington - Holmes Technical Center for Randy Truette, Seamus O'Neal, Wesley Adams, Gary Hall, Greg Barton and any and all current and future instructors to be exempt from the Associate's Degree requirement; and a variance for a Program Director (Danny Porter) who does not have a Bachelor's Degree to be granted an additional 18 months to secure the appropriate degree. Interested persons or other agencies may submit comments on this petition for waiver and variance within 14 days after the publication of this notice.
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waiver from Carl E. and Leslie A Rasmussen, Application No. 12-1120-2, for an existing boathouse located within the District’s northerly right of way at the rear of 13258 S.W. 144th Parkway, River Oak Acres, C-38 Canal, Section 12/13, Township 54S, Range 40E; Okeechobee County. The petition seeks relief from Rule 40E-6.221(2)(j), Fla. Admin. Code, which governs the required low member elevation of docks.
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of the issuance of an Order regarding the Petition for Variance or Waiver, filed on June 11, 2013, by Lauren Colunga. The Notice of Petition for Waiver or Variance was published in Vol. 39, No. 118, of the June 18, 2013, Florida Administrative Register. Petitioner sought a waiver or variance of Rule 61G10-11.004(2), F.A.C., requiring applicants for licensure as a registered landscape architect to demonstrate, prior to licensure, one year of practical experience in landscape architectural work. The Board considered the instant Petition at a duly-noticed public meeting held on July 17, 2013, in St. Petersburg, Florida.
The Board’s Order, filed on August 1, 2013, granted the petition finding that the practical experience requirement would be met. That to apply Rule 61G10-11.004(2) to her circumstances would violate principles of fairness and impose substantial hardship on her.
- Notices of Meetings, Workshops and Public Hearings (14)
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The Advisory Committee to the Florida Department of Children and Families for the Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing will meet to commence its responsibilities as outlined in the Settlement Agreement between the Florida Department of Children and Families and the US Department of Health and Human Services. The meeting will be held in Tampa, FL on Thursday, August 22, 2013, and is open to the public from 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM and is open for public comments from 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM.; August 22, 2013, 9:00AM; DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Tampa Airport - Westshore: 4500 W. Cypress Street, Tampa, FL 33607
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The Executive Committee provides oversight of the Substainable Community Regional Planning Grant; approves the overall work plan; provides guidance to the Project Director and Project Team; provides policy direction for the Seven50 Plan; ensures that all constituencies have meaningful opportunities to engage and shape the Seven50 process; identifies and resolves significant issues arising during the process; and recommends the final regional vision, Seven50 Plan and implementation plan.; Friday, September 6, 2013 at 10:15 AM; Broward MPO Board Room
100 W. Cypress Creek Road, Suite 850
Fort Lauderdale, FL
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This is a public meeting to discuss technical issues related to the initiation of the Upper Wakulla River and Wakulla Springs Basin Management Action Plan (BMAP). The primary topic of discussion during this meeting will be the BMAP development process.; August 15, 2013 at 9:30 a.m.; Woodville Community Center, Live Oak Room, 8000 Old Woodville Road, Tallahassee, Florida, 32305
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The purpose of this meeting is to review with the board/council chairs and /or vice chairs, as required by section 456.005, F.S., the long-range policy planning and monitoring process to include recommendations specific to each profession.
; Wednesday, September 11, 2013, beginning at 8:30 a.m.
; Residence Inn Tallahassee Universities at the Capitol, 600 West Gaines Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32304-4308
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The purpose is to review with the healthcare associations the long-range policy planning and monitoring process to include recommendations specific to each profession.; Wednesday, September 18, 2013 beginning at 12:30 p.m.; Residence Inn Tallahassee Universities at the Capitol, 600 West Gaines Street, Tallahassee, Florida, 32304-4308
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Discussion and vote regarding rules 61K1-1.0026, 61K1-3.0055, 61K1-3.042, 61K1-4.008, 61K1-4.014, 61K1-4.019, 61K1-4.023, 61K1-4.025, and 61K1-4.028, F.A.C. and Chapter 61K1-3, F.A.C., regarding Professional boxing, kickboxing, and mixed martial arts matches, Commission office duties, pro-debut requirements, pro-am events, pre-match physical of amateurs, amateur handwraps, amateur reporting requirements, and amateur tournament variances.
; August 30, 2013, 9:00 a.m.
; Department of Business and Professional Regulation
Board Conference Room
1940 North Monroe Street
Tallahassee, Florida 32399
and Telephone Conference Call, Conference number is (888)670-3525; passcode is 3051490078, then #.
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This is a meeting of the Bacteria Technical Advisory Committee (TAC). This initial meeting of the TAC will provide a general background and overview of the Department’s proposed concept. As noted previously, the intent of this effort is to comprehensively revise fecal indicator bacteria surface water quality criteria and the associated impaired water methodologies, establish a methodology that derives individual fecal indicator bacteria Total Maximum Daily Loads (TMDL), and establish appropriate restoration actions to implement the TMDL based on source tracking information.; Tuesday, August 20, 2013, 10:00 a.m.; Florida Department of Environmental Protection, Bob Martinez Center, 2600 Blair Stone Road, Room 609, Tallahassee, Florida
The meeting can also be accessed via GoToWebinar as follows:
https://www2.gotowebinar.com/register/488586402.
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This meeting is intended to provide the public with an opportunity to offer the Agency comments, ideas, and suggestions for improving the health and well-being of Floridians with developmental disabilities.; August 29, 2013, 9:30 a.m.- 11:30 a.m.; Agency for Persons with Disabilities
4030 Esplanade Way Room 335-N
Tallahassee, FL 32399
Conference Phone Number: (888) 670-3525, Participant Code-5106539718, then #
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The Council shall make a systematic study of the conditions affecting black men and boys, including, but not limited to, homicide rates, arrest and incarceration rate, poverty, violence, drug abuse, death rates, disparate annual income levels, school performance in all grade levels including postsecondary levels, and health issues.; September 12, 2013; 9:00 AM –3:30 PM; SpringHill Suites, The Deluna Meeting Room, 487 Creighton Road, Pensacola, Florida 32504
TOLL FREE DAIL-IN NUMBER: 888-670-3525
CONFERENCE CODE: 8519855825
TELEPHONE: 850-474-0055
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This will be a follow-up Workshop to review the updated Strategic Planning Document.; Wednesday, August 28th, 2013, 9:00 a.m.; Betty Easley Conference Center (CCOC)
4075 Esplanade Way, Room 152
Tallahassee, FL 32399
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Update to Departmental forms; August, 27 2013, 9:00 a.m.; Professions Boardroom. Department of Business and Professional Regulation, 1940 Noth Monroe Street, Tallahassee, FL 32399
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Grant Panelist Orientation Webinar for the 2015 Historic Preservation Small-Matching Grant Solicitation. For additional information or a copy of the Agenda, please contact: Historic Preservation Grants staff at 1(800)847-7278 or email us at: BHPgrants@Dos.MyFlorida.com., or visit www.flheritage.com/grants.; Wednesday, August 14, 2013, 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.; Webinar (telephone and online)
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Regular Monthly Board Meeting; August 14th, 2013, 10:00am; Dogan Cobb Municipal Building
660 East Hathaway
Bronson, Florida 32621
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This will be a Business Meeting to discuss matters that need to be presented to the Joint Task Force Board Meeting on September 10th.; Thursday, August 22, 2013, at 9:00 a.m.; 4030 Esplanade Way, Room 225A
Tallahassee, FL 32399
- Notices of Petitions and Dispositions Regarding Declaratory Stat (5)
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Christopher Frey, O.D.,; , seeking the Board’s interpretation of Rule 64B13-3.010(3), Florida Administrative Code, Standards of Practice, has been withdrawn. The Notice of Petition was published in Vol. 38, No. 41, of the October 2, 2012, issue of the Florida Administrative Register.
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Nilo A. Hernandez; The petition seeks the Board’s interpretation of Section 489.118 F.S., as to whether an unregistered roofing license can be grandfathered to a certified roofing license. The Board’s Order, filed on August 1, 2013, denies the Petition for Declaratory Statement because the Petition was not in a proper form and Petitioner is asking for a statutory waiver.
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Allen Gezelman.; Petitioner seeks clarification as to if Florida Solar Energy Center approved and labeled solar panels are exempt from the above-referenced Florida Building Code sections.
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John Garner; The Notice of Petition for Declaratory Statement was published in Volume 39, No. 126, of the June 28, 2013, Florida Administrative Register. The petition seeks the Board’s interpretation of Section 489.113(9)(a) F.S., as to whether a commercial swimming pool contractor, as part of a project to build a swimming pool and pool deck, can include in the contract the construction of a summer kitchen on the pool deck area as part of his scope of license and subcontract all other necessary work. The Board’s Order, filed on August 1, 2013, issues a declaratory statement that John Garner can be the general contractor as long as the majority of the work is in the scope of his license and he subcontracts the remaining work.
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Brett Handler; The Notice of Petition for Declaratory Statement was published in Volume 39, No. 116, of the June 14, 2013, Florida Administrative Register. Petitioner appears to be requesting the Board’s interpretation as to whether a general contractor building new custom homes would be required to have separate bank accounts for each home or renovation project under contract and/or construction The Board’s Order, filed on August 1, 2013, denies the Petition for Declaratory Statement because there is insufficient information in the petition to render a decision.