- Notices of Development of Proposed Rules and Negotiated Rulemaking (11)
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The proposed rule amendment is to reduce conflict among recreational anglers and commercial haul seine operations. The amendment proposes to increase the area in which commercial fishers may use a haul seine by 5,100 acres, clarify current rule language, update the current rule language to utilize new technologies, and allow haul seiners to set their nets at midnight. The boundaries for commercial fishers will be set as Global Positioning System coordinates in the associated permit. The proposed amendment will reduce conflict among user groups, enhance law enforcement of the haul seine program and continue to provide effective protection of both commercial and sport fisheries and the lake ecosystem.
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The Board proposes the rule amendment to revise the application, Form # DH-MQA 1142, “Application for Licensure .
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The Board proposes the rule amendment to develop standards and criteria for what constitutes “proof of 1000 clinical practice hours.”
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The Board proposes the rule amendment to develop standards and criteria for what constitutes “proof of 1000 clinical practice hours.”
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The Board proposes the rule amendment to revise the rule to allow for resolution of additional violations through the issuance of citations and to update the rule if necessary.
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The Board proposes the rule amendment to revise the rule to allow for resolution of additional violations through mediation and to update the rule if necessary.
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The Board proposes the rule amendment to revise the rule to allow for resolution of additional violations through issuance of a notice of noncompliance and to update the rule if necessary.
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The purpose and effect of this rule development notice is to address needed changes to the boating restricted areas created by this rule. Additionally, the purpose is to address possible rule changes governing vessel speeds on the St. Johns River in Lake, Seminole and Volusia counties, where necessary, to manage this waterway and promote its use for safe boating. Staff has identified several needed changes, to include, but not limited to: repealing regulations in the tributaries of South Moon and Jungle Den Canals; making minor changes to the footprints of the State Road 40 (Astor) Bridge, State Road 44 (Whitehair) Bridge and Lake Monroe boating restricted areas; modifying other areas to match historical boundaries established by regulatory markers; clarifying and modifying the geographic descriptions; updating the rule maps; and removing the authority for Lake, Seminole and Volusia counties to mark the state-adopted year-round boating safety zones.
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Section 113.324(1)(b), F.S., authorizes the Commission on Ethics to accept written referrals of possible violations of Article II, Section 8, Florida Constitution, or the Code of Ethics for Public Officers and Employees from the Governor, the Florida Department of Law Enforcement, a state attorney, or a United States attorney. This rule chapter contains the procedures for the consideration and disposition of such referrals.
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To update the rule text and the material incorporated by reference to conform to statutory requirements, including but not limited to requirements for background screening fees and the process for background screening.
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The proposed amendments will update the rules to conform with changes made by Chapter 2012-151, Laws of Florida, and the opinion of the Third District Court of Appeal in Fernando Subirats v. Fidelity National Property, 106 So. 3d 997 (Fla. 3rd DCA 2013).
- Proposed Rules (9)
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To amend Rules 40E-7.511, 40E-7.520, 40E-7.521, 40E-7.523, 40E-7.525, 40E-7.526, 40E-7.527, 40E-7.528, 40E-7.529, 40E-7.530, 40E-7.532, 40E-7.534, 40E-7.535, 40E-7.537, 40E-7.538, 40E-7.5381, 40E-7.5382, 40E-7.5383, 40E-7.5384, 40E-7.539 F.A.C. Chapter 40E-7, F.A.C. The Proposed Rule will amend existing public use rules and provide for continued public recreation on District lands consistent with state law and the protection of natural resources.
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The Board proposes the rule amendment to add new language to clarify continuing education requirements and to comply with statutory requirements.
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The Board proposes the rule amendment to modify language for clarification of procedures for signing and sealing electronically transmitted plans, specifications, reports or other documents and to delete unnecessary language.
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The Board proposes the rule amendment to add new language to clarify fines disposed by citation.
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The Board proposes the rule amendment to delete reference to the $25 application fee and renumber the rule accordingly.
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The Board proposes the rule amendment to clarify the requirements for the first biennial license renewal.
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The Board proposes the rule amendment to add new language to clarify the requirements for credit hours for continuing education and to renumber the rule accordingly.
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The proposed rule amendment is intended to address the violation and appropriate penalty regarding being found guilty of a crime relating to the practice or the ability to practice speech pathology or audiology.
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The proposed rule amendment is intended to incorporate the revised limited licensure application form into the rule.
- Petitions and Dispositions Regarding Rule Variance or Waiver (3)
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of the issuance of an Order regarding the Petition for Waiver or Variance, filed on May 30, 2013, by Samantha Ledford. The Notice of Petition for Waiver or Variance was published in Vol. 39, No. 116, of the June 14, 2013, Florida Administrative Register. Petitioner sought a waiver or variance of Rule 64B5-2.0135(3)(d), F.A.C., entitled “Dental Hygiene Examination”. The Board considered the instant Petition at a duly-noticed public meeting, held August 23, 2013, in Orlando, Florida.
The Board’s Order, filed September 17, 2013, granted a one-time waiver extending the time to complete the Laws and Rules Examination.
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Temporary Waiver of paragraph 6M-8.201(4)(a), F.A.C., which provides requirements for conducting parent orientation sessions for parents registering their children for the VPK program. The Petition was filed by the Early Learning Coalition of Orange County, Post Office Box 540387, Orlando, Florida, 32854.
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Temporary Waiver of paragraph 6M-8.201(4)(a), F.A.C., which provides requirements for conducting parent orientation sessions for parents registering their children for the VPK program. The Petition was filed by the Early Learning Coalition of Osceola County, 1631 East Vine Street, Ste. E, Kissimmee, Florida, 34744.
- Notices of Meetings, Workshops and Public Hearings (23)
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The purpose of the Miami-Dade 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.; Friday, October 11, 2013; 10:00 AM-12:00 PM; Miami-Dade College
Wolfson Campus
500 NE 2nd Avenue, Room 3208-9
Miami, FL 33132
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The purpose of the Collier 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.; Wednesday, October 9, 2013; 10:00 AM to 12:00 Noon; Catholic Charities
2210 Santa Barbara Blvd.
Naples, FL 34116
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The purpose of the Orlando 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.; Wednesday, October 9, 2013; 10:00 AM-12:00 Noon; TBD
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Regular Board Meeting and a private Attorney/Client briefing session between the Tampa Bay Water Board of Directors and legal counsel pursuant to Section 286.011(8), Florida Statutes, to discuss litigation expenditures and/or settlement negotiations in Tampa Bay Water v. HDR Engineering, Inc., United States Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeal.
Attorney/Client Briefing Attendees: Board of Directors of Tampa Bay Water, General Manager Matthew Jordan, General Counsel Barrie Buenaventura, Deputy General Counsel Donald D. Conn, Special Counsel Richard Harrison and a certified court reporter.
; Monday, October 21, 2013, at 9:00 a.m.; Tampa Bay Water's Administrative Offices, 2575 Enterprise Road, Clearwater, FL 33763
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The Hearing Panel of the Education Practices Commission will consider final agency action in matters dealing with the disciplining of certified educators.; A Teacher Hearing Panel will begin at 8:30 AM or as soon thereafter as can be heard on October 4, 2013.; Crowne Plaza Jacksonville-Riverfront
1201 Riverplace Boulevard
Jacksonville, Florida 32207
(904) 398-8800
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Well Drillers Advisory Committee (WDAC) Meeting. Some members of the District's Governing Board may also attend the meeting.; October 9, 2013, 1:30 p.m.; SWFWMD Tampa Service Office, 7601 Highway 301 N, Tampa, FL 33637
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Discussion of council business for the Citrus/Hernando Waterways Restoration Council.; Monday, October 14, 2013 at 3:00 p.m.; Southwest Florida Water Management District, 1st Floor, Conference Rooms A & B, 2379 Broad Street, Brooksville, Florida 34604
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To discuss agency strategic direction and how the Commission provides benefits for Fish and Wildlife and for the people.; October 9, 2013, 10:30 a.m.; Tallahassee Antique Car Museum, 6800 Mahan Drive, Tallahassee, FL 33326
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To provide an opportunity for representatives from FWC to inform and take comments from the general public and the agencies and organizations specified in section 327.4105, Florida Statutes, related to the Anchoring and Mooring Pilot Program and the upcoming statutorily required Legislative report.; Wednesday, October 16, 2013, 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.; FWC Bryant Building, 620 South Meridian Street, Room 272, Tallahassee, FL 32399-1600
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Workshop to review FIG By-Laws.; October 1, 2013
1:00 p.m. EST; Conference call, Call number: 1-888-670-3525; Conference code: 7919129022
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The Review Committee meeting will be to discuss the proposals and answer any questions the Review Committee may have regarding the proposals submitted in response to Florida Housing Finance Corporation’s Request for Qualifications 2013-01 from qualified Offerors for Housing Counseling Agencies for foreclosure counseling and to give the scores and to submit a recommendation to Florida Housing’s Board of Directors.; Monday, September 30, 2013, 10:00 a.m., EST; Florida Housing Finance Corporation, Rick Seltzer Conference Room, Suite 6000
227 North Bronough Street, Tallahassee, FL 32301-1329
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Any Development Order received prior to the meeting. Any Generally Consistent Comprehensive Plan Amendment Review received prior to the meeting; Any Generally Inconsistent Comprehensive Plan Amendment Review received prior to the meeting; Meeting on monthly Council business followed by a joint meeting of the South Florida and Treasure Coast Regional Planning Councils to discuss regional issues at 10:00 a.m.; Executive Committee Conference Call is scheduled on Wednesday, October 2, 2013 at 2:00 p.m., to which all persons are invited. Call in number 1-888-670-3525, Conference Code 2488435943 then #.; Friday, October 18, 2013, 9:30 a.m. followed by a joint South Florida and Treasure Coast Regional Planning Councils meeting at 10:00 a.m.; IGFA Fishing Hall of Fame & Museum, 300 Gulf Stream Way, Dania Beach, FL 33004
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The purpose of the meeting is for election of a Board Chairperson and other general business of the board. Immediately following the Board meeting, the Board’s Needs & Assessment Committee will meet in the same location.
; Thursday, October 10, 2013, 5:00 p.m.; Chamber & Economic Partnership Building, 310 E. Third Street, Ocala, FL, 34471, in the 2nd Floor Board Room
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The Grant Committee of the Florida Medical Malpractice Joint Underwriting Association will receive and consider issues involving the Prospective Deficiency Fund, The Alvin E. Smith Grant program, and such other business properly brought before the Committee.; Tuesday, October 8, 2013, at 10:30 a.m.
(877)320-0161 – Dial in number
2054362261 – Participant code
; Radey Law Firm, 301 S. Bronough Street, Suite 200, Tallahassee, Florida 32301
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Construction Open House in Miami-Dade County for the State Road (SR) 948/NW 36 Street Roadway Project from west of Lee Drive to east of Okeechobee Road, FIN No. 425979-1-52-01.; Tuesday, October 15, 2013, 6 p.m. - 8 p.m.; Embassy Suites Miami International Airport
3974 NW South River Drive, Miami, Florida 33142
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The Agency is scheduling a workshop for the purpose of discussing the Certificate of Need requirements for Neonatal Intensive Care Services. The Agency is looking to remove, update and condense language regarding these services and would welcome input from interested parties and stakeholders. This workshop is being done in conjunction and with collaboration from Children’s Medical Services. Mr. Jeff Gregg, Director of the Florida Center for Health Information and Policy Analysis and John Curran, M.D., Neonatal RPCC Consultant for CMS, will provide presentations.; Monday, October 14, 2013, 11:oo am – 2:30 pm EST; Department of Health, 2585 Merchants Row Blvd, Floor Two, Conference Room 215P, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-1707. The meeting will be held by webinar and conference call using conference call number (US Toll-Free) 1-888-670-3525 using conference code: 538 249 6242. To join the meeting you may link to http://connectpro11164961.adobeconnect.com/r1m6fj9o402/
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General board business. Notice is hereby given that the Notice of Meeting, published in Vol. 39, No. 185, of the September 23, 2013, issue of the Florida Administrative Register is incorrect. The correct time of the meeting has also been published in Vol. 39 No. 174, of the September 6, 2013, issue of the Florida Administrative Register.; Tuesday, October 8, 2013, 1:00 p.m.; Wednesday, October 9, 2013, 9:00 a.m.; Wyndham Bay Point Resort, 4114 Jan Cooley Drive, Panama City Beach, FL 32408, (850) 236-6000.
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Public input for improving APD policy and practices related to supporting employment outcomes for people with developmental disabilities.
; October 8, 2013, 1:30 p.m.- 3:30 p.m.; (888) 670-3525, Participant Code-5106539718, then #
Agency for Persons with Disabilities
4030 Esplanade Way, Conference Room 301
Tallahassee, FL 32399
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Regular recurring meeting to review project status and act on any decisions required of the Committee; Wednesday, October 30, 2013. 10:30 a.m. - 12:00 noon; Caldwell Building, Conference room B-49, 107 E. Madison Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32399 or by conference call: 1 (888) 670-3525 Passcode 1188081993 then #
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The Department of Elder Affairs announces the convening of a public meeting with the Area Agencies on Aging (AAA) and other stakeholders to evaluate and develop a plan related to future procurement for existing local services that expand long-term care alternatives enabling elders to maintain an acceptable quality of life in their own homes and avoid or delay nursing home placement. The plan will be submitted to the Governor, the President of the Senate, and the Speaker of the House of Representatives no later than November 1, 2013.; October 3, 2013, 9:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. , EST; Conference Call, Call-In Number 1-888-670-3525, Conference Code: 4737170075.
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The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) District Six, in conjunction with the Florida’s Turnpike Enterprise (FTE), will conduct a Public Information Meeting in lieu of the previously advertised and noticed Public Hearing for the Golden Glades Interchange Project Development and Environment (PD&E) Study from State Road (SR) 826/Palmetto Expressway eastbound to I-95 northbound (Financial Management Number 428358-1-22-01; Efficient Transportation Decision Making (ETDM) Number 11300).
The Public Information Meeting is being conducted to give interested persons an opportunity to express their views concerning the location, conceptual design, social, economic, and environmental effects of the proposed improvements to the Golden Glades Interchange. In addition, representatives from the Florida Department of Transportation will be available to explain the department’s contracting process and opportunities to increase awareness in working with FDOT on infrastructure projects of this nature.
The Public Information Meeting will begin as an open house at 6:00 p.m. with a formal presentation at 7:00 p.m. followed by a public comment period. The primary purpose of this study is to provide a direct connection from SR 826/Palmetto Expressway eastbound to I-95 northbound and to improve the Turnpike southbound to I-95 southbound connection in order to increase mobility and reduce travel delay. The project also evaluated the feasibility of connecting potential express lanes from SR 826/Palmetto Expressway to the existing I-95 express lanes system. These improvements are in support of a separate and adjacent SR 826 PD&E Study, from I-75 to Golden Glades Interchange, currently under study and an Ultimate Master Plan to be established for this interchange.; Wednesday, October 2, 2013 at 6:00 p.m., Formal Presentation at 7:00 p.m. followed by a public comment period. ; Betty T. Ferguson Recreational Complex, 3000 NW 199th Street, Miami Gardens, FL 33056
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Taylor Creek Reservoir Improvement Project, Rehabilitation of Major Flood Control Structures and Land Management issues.; Monday, October 7, 2013, 10 a.m., Projects and Land Committee site visit.; Starting location: Brevard County Government Complex, 2725 Judge Fran Jamieson Way, Viera FL 32940. The tour group will gather in the northeast quadrant of the Complex parking lot and depart for site visits. The location of the site visit may be changed due to inclement weather or other unforeseen circumstances. Notice of such change will be available by contacting: St. Johns River Water Management District, Attention: Julie Green, 4049 Reid Street, Palatka, FL 32177, via email at jgreen@sjrwmd.com or by phone at (386) 329-4240.
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Discussion and consideration of District business including regulatory and non-regulatory matters. Staff may recommend approval of external amendments which affect the adopted budget.
NOTE: One or more Governing Board members may attend and participate in the meetings by means of communications media technology.
; Tuesday, Oct. 8, 2013, 9 a.m., Projects and Land Committee business meeting; 10 a.m., Finance, Administration and Audit Committee; 11 a.m., Regulatory Committee followed by Governing Board meeting.; District Headquarters, 4049 Reid Street (Hwy 100 West), Palatka, FL 32177.