- Notices of Development of Proposed Rules and Negotiated Rulemaking (17)
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To update the rule based upon changes brought about Chapter 2011-40, s. 19, Laws of Florida, regarding petition signature verifications and to incorporate into the rule candidate petition forms for presidential and vice presidential candidates. The amendments also clarify the requirements for a candidate petition form to be verified as valid, make them consistent with those required to verify initiative petitions, and account for petition verification requirements in a year of apportionment.
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The purpose of this rule development is to amend the 701B, Department of Elder Affairs Assessment Instrument, dated September 2008, to address the validity and reliability of the assessment.
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The purpose and effect of this rule development is to identify the newly implemented Postsecondary Education Readiness test as an authorized common placement test, specify alternative remediation opportunities and retesting policies, identify postsecondary preparatory instruction curriculum, define Postsecondary Readiness Competencies, and define developmental education competencies pursuant to Section 1008.30, Florida Statutes.
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The Florida Department of Transportation (Department) is proposing changes to Rule 14-15.0081, F.A.C., Toll Facilities Description and Toll Rate Schedule. Pursuant to Section 338.165(3), F.S., the Department is implementing indexing of base toll rates for all Department toll facilities, including Florida Turnpike System toll facilities. The rule is being substantially changed to include an initial increase of cash toll rates based on indexing, an adjustment of SunPass and TOLL-BY-PLATE toll rates based on the indexed cash toll rates and a methodology for indexing of toll rates in future years. Also, the method of calculating the multi-axle rates from the two-axle rate on the Sunshine Skyway Bridge and the Pinellas Bayway is being amended to equal the number of axles of each vehicle minus one, multiplied by the two-axle toll rate. In addition, toll rates for the I-4/Selmon Expressway Interchange (Connector) in Hillsborough County are being fixed as an all-electronic toll facility as part of the Florida Turnpike System. Indexing of toll rates on the Connector will start on the July 1st after one full year of operation, which is expected to open in summer of 2013.
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To discuss proposed amendments to Rule 19-8.010, F.A.C., Reimbursement Contract.
Reimbursement Contract requirements for the 2012/2013 Contract Year.
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The Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is holding three public workshops for the purpose of updating the Quality Assurance rule (Chapter 62-160, F.A.C.). Proposed revisions address routine updates to the DEP field and laboratory Standard Operating Procedures (DEP SOPs) and generally provide for clarification and increased flexibility. The proposed rulemaking also includes enhancements to the DEP document entitled “Process for Assessing Data Usability” (DEP-EA-001/07), which updates various documents incorporated by reference into the rule chapter, clarifies when laboratory certification is not required, clarifies requirements for approval of new, modified and alternative field and lab procedures, clarifies documentation requirements for research activities, and addresses miscellaneous, minor revisions to various rules within the chapter, based on stakeholder input.
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This new rule sets the application fee for a new type of temporary license.
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Amendment updating rules to reflect current practices and updating the name of the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services.
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Bringing Florida State Grades into compliance with United States Standards for Grades.
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Amending rule to include FDACS approved devices.
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The Board proposes the rule amendment to delete unnecessary language, add new language to clarify the requirements and grading for dental examinations and to update or modify the practical or clinical examination and the Diagnostic Skills Examination.
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The Board proposes the rule amendment to add new language to clarify the parts of the written examination and general requirements for taking the examination.
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The Board proposes the rule amendment to modify language to clarify seals acceptable to the Board.
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The proposed rule amendment is intended to incorporate the revised licensure application form in the Board’s application rule.
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The Board proposes the development of rule amendments to address additional changes to various forms.
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The Board proposes the development of rule amendments to incorporate revised licensure applications in the application rule.
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The purpose of this rule development is to incorporate legislative revisions to include students who have 504 accommodation plans with a duration of more than six months as eligible for the program and to extend the number of days a student may be in a Department of Juvenile Justice detention center without forfeiting the scholarship from less than 15 days to no more than 21 days. The effect will be a rule that is consistent with governing statute.
- Proposed Rules (18)
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The purpose and effect of the proposed rule amendment will be to repeal the rule. The rule duplicates administrative action and enforcement processes set out in Chapters 120 and 509, Florida Statutes. Repeal will not change the division’s administrative actions processes.
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The purpose of this rulemaking is to repeal Rule 69L-9.015, F.A.C. The Joint Administrative Procedures Committee has informed the Department that it lacks the required rulemaking authority to maintain the rule. Repealing the rule complies with the findings of Committee.
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To create new form and amend an existing form used in the establishment of paternity process as required by 2009 legislation. To create new form used for preparation of a birth certificate and amend the form used for recording a live birth to be in compliance with national standards. Incorporating in rule the specific safety paper used for statewide certification of vital records, amending affidavits used to allow release of a birth or cause of death information to another person and amending application form used for applying for a birth certification. Incorporating forms used by the Clerks of Court in the transmittal of vital records.
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The Board proposes the rule amendment to update the form referenced.
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The Board proposes the rule amendment to update the form referenced.
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The Board proposes the rule amendment to update its disciplinary guidelines to incorporate the new offenses set forth in Section 456.072(1), F.S., that were added by the Legislature (Ch. Law 2009-223).
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The proposed rule amendments clarify the rule with regard to the appropriate standards to be utilized in the use of controlled substances for the treatment of pain.
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The proposed rule amendment is intended to implement fees for those physicians who seek a temporary certificate to practice in an area of critical need.
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The proposed rule is intended to incorporate the application form for practice in an area of critical need and to identify the manner in which to obtain the application form.
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The proposed rule amendments are intended to set forth additional violations and the disciplinary guidelines for those violations.
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The proposed language codifies and sets forth a number of existing practices and procedures relating to registering voters in the Florida Voter Registration System. The processes are intended to ensure uniformity and consistency in the way a person is registered regardless of where they register to voter or update their registration records in the state.
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The proposed rule amendments are intended to incorporate the revised licensure application and supervising verification form into the rule.
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The primary purpose of the proposed rule revision is to conform to law that impacted the instructions but not the substantive content of the statewide voter registration application.. The law eliminated 2 forms of identification for persons who registered by mail for the 1st time and who are 1st time voters in Florida. This change was made to conform to a change in the prior year to the list of acceptable identification forms that persons could present before voting at the polls. The law also changed the earliest that a person could preregister from a 15 year old with a driver’s license to simply anyone who is 16 years old. Other format and non-substantive changes are made to streamline the form, DS-DE #39, which is incorporated by reference into the rule.
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The proposed rule amendments were identified for correction/updating in accordance with Section 120.74, F.S. The amendments are as follows: 1) repeal rules that are redundant or inconsistent with statutes; 2) update the District’s ePermitting website and delete outdated language; 3) delete the term “general” from standard permits pursuant to Section 373.118, F.S.; 4) correct rule language to be consistent with statutes; 5) update incorporation language pursuant to Section 120.55(1)(a)4., F.S., and Rule 1B-30.005, F.A.C.; 6) include hyperlinks to materials incorporated by reference pursuant to Section 120.54(1)(i), F.S.; and 7) delete obsolete forms.
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The proposed rule amendments were identified for correction/updating in accordance with Section 120.74, F.S. The amendments are as follows: 1) delete “general” from standard permits pursuant to Section 373.118, F.S.; 2) update rules to be consistent with amendment to Section 373.083, F.S.; 3) update the District’s ePermitting website and delete outdated navigation instructions; 4) specify paragraph in which Basis of Review is incorporated; 5) specify statute describing private docks; 6) delete incorporated material no longer relied upon; 7) update incorporation language pursuant to Section 120.55(1)(a)4., F.S., and Rule 1B-30.005, F.A.C., and include hyperlinks to materials incorporated by reference pursuant to Section 120.54(l)(i), F.S.; 8) update process for submitting applications; 9) delete language redundant of another rule; 10) clarify reference to all applications rather than specific; 11) update title of regulation director; and 12) add date of operating agreement; and 13) add contact information for Division of Historical Resources.
The District is also amending the “Basis of Review for Environmental Resource Permit Applications within the South Florida Water Management District,” incorporated by reference in paragraph 40E-4.091(1)(a), F.A.C., as follows: Section 1.1 – correct the term “rule” to “paragraph”; 1.2 – delete “general” from standard permits pursuant to Section 373.118, F.S.; 1.2.1 – add “standard” permits as a permit separate from “general” permits pursuant to Section 373.118, F.S.;
1.3 – add Governing Board designee pursuant to amendment to Section 373.083, F.S.; 2.10, 2.18, 2.34, 2.37 – update effective date of referenced rules, delete repealed rule and add incorporation language pursuant to Rule 1B-30.005, F.A.C; 2.35 – add Governing Board designee pursuant to amendment to Section 373.083, F.S.; 4.1 – add incorporation language pursuant to Rule 1B-30.005, F.A.C.; 4.1.1 – correct rule, subsection and paragraph, and update rule reference; 4.2.1 – delete reference to repealed rule; 4.2.2 – delete the term “general” as a form of standard permit pursuant to s. 373.118(1), F.S., and correct agency name; 4.2.2.4 – delete title next to rule number; 4.2.3 – add the term “subparagraph” before rule numbers; 4.2.3.3 – delete manual no longer relied upon; 4.2.3.6 – delete the term “general” as a form of standard permit pursuant to Section 373.118(1), F.S.; 4.2.4.4 – clarify paragraph number of rule reference;
4.2.7, 4.3 and 4.3.1.7 – delete references to repealed rules; Table 4.2.7-1 – move table under section 4.2.7; 4.3.7.6 and 4.3.8 – add incorporation language pursuant to 1B-30.005, F.A.C.; 4.4.3.1 – change “long term” to “perpetuity” to clarify and be consistent with other statutes; 4.4.4.7, 4.5, 4.5.1 – add incorporation language pursuant to Rule 1B-30.005, F.A.C.; 5.1 – add F.A.C. to rule reference; 5.2.2 – update references to ordinances and add incorporation language pursuant to 1B-30.005, F.A.C.; 5.9.4 – delete agency reference and delete old process for submitting results; 6.12 – correct incomplete sentence; 9.2.4 – add incorporation language pursuant to Rule 1B-30.005, F.A.C.; 10.1 – add incorporation language pursuant to Rule 1B-30.005, F.A.C.; and Appendix 6 – delete cover sheet.
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The proposed rule amendments were identified for correction/updating in accordance with Section 120.74, F.S. The proposed rule amendments: 1) correct the District’s rules to delete “general” from standard permits pursuant to Section 373.118(1), F.S.; 2) update incorporation language pursuant to Section 120.55(1)(a)4., F.S., and Rule 1B-30.005, F.A.C.; 3) include hyperlinks to materials incorporated by reference pursuant to Section 30.005, F.A.C.; 4) update titles of directors; 5) delete reference to repealed rule; and 6) delete outdated language.
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The proposed rule amendments were identified for correction/updating in accordance with Section 120.74, F.S. The amendments are as follows: 1) update incorporation pursuant to Section 120.55(1)(a)4., F.S., and Rule 1B-30.005, F.A.C., and include hyperlinks to materials incorporated by reference pursuant to Section 120.54(l)(i), F.S.; 2) delete “general” from standard permits pursuant to Section 373.118, F.S.; 3) delete incorporated material no longer relied upon; 4) correct citations; 6) update filing procedures; 5) correct text to be consistent with rule title; and 6) repeal unnecessary rule.
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The proposed rule amendments were identified for correction/updating in accordance with Section 120.74, F.S. The amendments are as follows: 1) update processes; 2) delete unnecessary titles of rule numbers within text; 3) renumber Figures 1-6 to 41-10-41-15; 4) delete reference to repealed rule; and 5) add incorporation language.
- Petitions and Dispositions Regarding Rule Variance or Waiver (20)
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of its intent to close the variance file #WL-872 ATF AR V. Notice of receipt of this petition was published in the Florida Administrative Weekly, Vol. 33, No. 8, on February 23, 2008. George H. Collins, petitioner, requested a variance from subparagraph 62B-33.0051(1)(a)1., F.A.C., which provides the condition where construction of armoring shall be authorized. The request was associated with an after-the-fact permit application to keep an emergency coastal armoring structure in place located 132 Seaward Drive, Santa Rosa Beach, FL, in Walton County. No public comment was received. On June 2, 2011, Chapter 2011-261, Laws of Florida became effective. This Local Bill allows emergency coastal armoring structures constructed in Walton Co., between July 10, 2005 and April 30, 2006, to remain in place without a Department permit, therefore, the variance is no longer necessary.
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of its intent to close the variance file #WL-927 AR ATF V. Notice of receipt of this petition was published in the Florida Administrative Weekly, Vol. 34, No. 37, on September 12, 2008. C. T. Fitzpatrick, Mr. & Mrs. Kimmerling, Mr. & Mrs. Hodges, and Mr. & Mrs. Lester, petitioners, requested a variance from subsections 62B-33.002(18), (43) and (63), F.A.C., which defines “eligible structures”, “nonconforming structures,” and “vulnerable,” respectively, and from subparagraph 62B-33.0051(1)(a)1., F.A.C., which provides the condition where construction of armoring shall be authorized. The request was associated with an after-the-fact permit application to keep an emergency coastal armoring structure in place located at 23, 57, 77 Highland Ave., Santa Rosa Beach, FL, Walton County. No public comment was received. On June 2, 2011, Chapter 2011-261, Laws of Florida became effective. This Local Bill allows emergency coastal armoring structures constructed in Walton County, between July 10, 2005 and April 30, 2006, to remain in place without a Department permit, therefore, the variance is no longer necessary.
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of its intent to close the variance file #WL-851 AR ATF V. Notice of receipt of this petition was published in the Florida Administrative Weekly, Vol. 34, No. 24, on June 13, 2008. Charles W. Fleming, Jr., and John E. Fleming, petitioners, requested a variance from subsections 62B-33.002(18), (63), F.A.C., which defines “eligible structures” and “vulnerable” respectively, and from paragraph 62B-33.0051(1)(a), F.A.C., which states the conditions where armoring may be authorized. The request was associated with an after-the-fact permit application to keep an emergency coastal armoring structure in place located at 490 Blue Mountain Road, Santa Rosa Beach, FL, Walton County. No public comment was received. On June 2, 2011, Chapter 2011-261, Laws of Florida became effective. This Local Bill allows emergency coastal armoring structures constructed in Walton County, between July 10, 2005 and April 30, 2006, to remain in place without a Department permit, therefore, the variance is no longer necessary.
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of its intent to close the variance file #WL-831 AR ATF V. Notice of receipt of this petition was published in the Florida Administrative Weekly, Vol. 32, No. 38, on September 22, 2006. Stephen Homes and Deborah McAlexander, petitioners, requested a variance from subparagraph 62B-33.0051(1)(a)1., F.A.C., which provide the conditions by which construction of armoring shall be authorized. The request was associated with an after-the-fact permit application to keep an emergency coastal armoring structure in place located at 157 Seaward Dr., Santa Rosa Beach, FL, Walton County. No public comment was received. On June 2, 2011, Chapter 2011-261, Laws of Florida became effective. This Local Bill allows emergency coastal armoring structures constructed in Walton County, between July 10, 2005 and April 30, 2006, to remain in place without a Department permit, therefore, the variance is no longer necessary.
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of its intent to close the variance file #WL-876 AR ATF V. Notice of receipt of this petition was published in the Florida Administrative Weekly, Vol. 34, No. 25, on June 20, 2008. Margaret L. Peterson, James B. Martin, Richard Maddox, David Rees, and The Jones Group, petitioners, requested a variance from subsections 62B-33.002(18), (19), F.A.C., which defines “eligible structures” and “emergency protection”, and from Rule 62B-33.0051, F.A.C., which provides the conditions where construction of armoring shall be authorized. The request was associated with an after-the-fact permit application to keep an emergency coastal armoring structure in place located at 787, 791, 797, 815 and 825, Sc. Hwy. 98, in Walton County. No public comment was received. On June 2, 2011, Chapter 2011-261, Laws of Florida became effective. This Local Bill allows emergency coastal armoring structures constructed in Walton County, between July 10, 2005 and April 30, 2006, to remain in place without a Department permit, therefore, the variance is no longer necessary.
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of its intent to close the variance file #WL-868 AR-ATF V. Notice of receipt of this petition was published in the Florida Administrative Weekly, Vol. 32, No. 49, on December 8, 2006. John Smart, petitioner, requested a variance from subparagraph 62B-33.0051(1)(a)1., F.A.C., which provides the conditions where construction of armoring shall be authorized. The request was associated with an after-the-fact permit application to keep an emergency coastal armoring structure in place located at 125 Seaward Dr., Santa Rosa Beach, FL, in Walton County. No public comment was received. On June 2, 2011, Chapter 2011-261, Laws of Florida became effective. This Local Bill allows emergency coastal armoring structures constructed in Walton County, between July 10, 2005 and April 30, 2006, to remain in place without a Department permit, therefore, the variance is no longer necessary.
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On August 23, 2011, the Division issued an order. The Final Order was in response to a Petition for emergency Variance from Transportation and Parking Services, filed July 29, 2011, and advertised in Vol. 37, No. 32, of the Florida Administrative Weekly. No comments were received in response to the petition. The Final Order on the Petition for Variance grants the Petitioner a variance from Rule 2.7.4 ASME A17.3, 1996 edition, as adopted by Chapter 30, Section 3001.2, Florida Building Code, adopted by paragraph 61C-5.001(1)(a), Florida Administrative Code, that requires restricted door openings until November 30, 2011, because the Petitioner has demonstrated that the purpose of the statute underlying the rule will be met and that Petitioner would suffer a substantial hardship if required to comply with this rule (VW 2011-251).
A copy of the Order may be obtained by contacting: Mark Boutin, Bureau of Elevator Safety, 1940 North Monroe Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-1013.
The Department of Business and Professional Regulation, Division of Hotels and Restaurants, Bureau of Elevator Safety hereby gives notice on August 23, 2011, the Division issued an order. The Final Order was in response to a Petition for Variance from Bank of America Plaza, filed March 16, 2010, and advertised in Vol. 37, No. 24, of the Florida Administrative Weekly. No comments were received in response to the petition. The Final Order on the Petition for Variance grants the Petitioner a variance from Section 3003.1.4, Florida Building Code, adopted by paragraph 61C-5.001(1)(a), Florida Administrative Code, that requires air conditioning be connected to the standby power source because the Petitioner has demonstrated that the purpose of the statute underlying the rule will be met and that Petitioner would suffer a substantial hardship if required to comply with this rule (VW 2011-187).
A copy of the Order may be obtained by contacting: Mark Boutin, Bureau of Elevator Safety, 1940 North Monroe Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-1013.
The Department of Business and Professional Regulation, Division of Hotels and Restaurants, Bureau of Elevator Safety hereby gives notice on August 23, 2011, the Division issued an order. The Final Order was in response to a Petition for Variance from American Cement Co., filed May 27, 2011, and advertised in Vol. 37, No. 23, of the Florida Administrative Weekly. No comments were received in response to the petition. The Final Order on the Petition for Variance grants the Petitioner a variance from Rule 5.7.12.2 ASME A17.1, 2000 edition, as adopted by Chapter 30, Section 3001.2, Florida Building Code, adopted by paragraph 61C-5.001(1)(a), Florida Administrative Code, that requires a special purpose personnel elevator’s capacity not exceed 1000 lbs. and the inside clear area not exceed 13 square feet because the Petitioner has demonstrated that the purpose of the statute underlying the rule will be met and that Petitioner would suffer a substantial hardship if required to comply with this rule (VW 2011-183).
A copy of the Order may be obtained by contacting: Mark Boutin, Bureau of Elevator Safety, 1940 North Monroe Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-1013.
The Department of Business and Professional Regulation, Division of Hotels and Restaurants, Bureau of Elevator Safety hereby gives notice on August 23, 2011, the Division issued an order. The Final Order was in response to a Petition for emergency Variance from Carter House, filed July 27, 2011, and advertised in Vol. 37, No. 32, of the Florida Administrative Weekly. No comments were received in response to the petition. The Final Order on the Petition for Variance grants the Petitioner a variance from Rule 3.11.3 and 2.7.4 ASME A17.3, 1996 edition, as adopted by Chapter 30, Section 3001.2, Florida Building Code, adopted by paragraph 61C-5.001(1)(a), Florida Administrative Code, that requires upgrading the elevators for firefighters’ emergency operations and restricted door openings until July 15, 2014, because the Petitioner has demonstrated that the purpose of the statute underlying the rule will be met and that Petitioner would suffer a substantial hardship if required to comply with this rule (VW 2011-247).
A copy of the Order may be obtained by contacting: Mark Boutin, Bureau of Elevator Safety, 1940 North Monroe Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-1013.
The Department of Business and Professional Regulation, Division of Hotels and Restaurants, Bureau of Elevator Safety hereby gives notice on August 23, 2011, the Division issued an order. The Final Order was in response to a Petition for Variance from Duval Co. Courthouse, filed June 20, 2011, and advertised in Vol. 37, No. 26, of the Florida Administrative Weekly. No comments were received in response to the petition. The Final Order on the Petition for Variance grants the Petitioner a variance from Rule 3.11.3 ASME A17.3, 1996 edition, as adopted by Chapter 30, Section 3001.2, Florida Building Code, adopted by paragraph 61C-5.001(1)(a), Florida Administrative Code, that requires upgrading the elevators for firefighters’ emergency operations until October 1, 2014, because the Petitioner has demonstrated that the purpose of the statute underlying the rule will be met and that Petitioner would suffer a substantial hardship if required to comply with this rule (VW 2011-212).
A copy of the Order may be obtained by contacting: Mark Boutin, Bureau of Elevator Safety, 1940 North Monroe Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-1013.
The Department of Business and Professional Regulation, Division of Hotels and Restaurants, Bureau of Elevator Safety hereby gives notice on August 23, 2011, the Division issued an order. The Final Order was in response to a Petition for Variance from Police Administration Bldg., filed June 20, 2011, and advertised in Vol. 37, No. 26, of the Florida Administrative Weekly. No comments were received in response to the petition. The Final Order on the Petition for Variance grants the Petitioner a variance from Rule 3.11.3 ASME A17.3, 1996 edition, as adopted by Chapter 30, Section 3001.2, Florida Building Code, adopted by paragraph 61C-5.001(1)(a), Florida Administrative Code, that requires upgrading the elevators for firefighters’ emergency operations until October 1, 2014, because the Petitioner has demonstrated that the purpose of the statute underlying the rule will be met and that Petitioner would suffer a substantial hardship if required to comply with this rule (VW 2011-211).
A copy of the Order may be obtained by contacting: Mark Boutin, Bureau of Elevator Safety, 1940 North Monroe Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-1013.
The Department of Business and Professional Regulation, Division of Hotels and Restaurants, Bureau of Elevator Safety hereby gives notice on August 23, 2011, the Division issued an order. The Final Order was in response to a Petition for Variance from Police Administration Bldg., filed June 20, 2011, and advertised in Vol. 37, No. 26, of the Florida Administrative Weekly. No comments were received in response to the petition. The Final Order on the Petition for Variance grants the Petitioner a variance from Rule 3.11.3 ASME A17.3, 1996 edition, as adopted by Chapter 30, Section 3001.2, Florida Building Code, adopted by paragraph 61C-5.001(1)(a), Florida Administrative Code, that requires upgrading the elevators for firefighters’ emergency operations until September 30, 2014, because the Petitioner has demonstrated that the purpose of the statute underlying the rule will be met and that Petitioner would suffer a substantial hardship if required to comply with this rule (VW 2011-210).
A copy of the Order may be obtained by contacting: Mark Boutin, Bureau of Elevator Safety, 1940 North Monroe Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-1013.
The Department of Business and Professional Regulation, Division of Hotels and Restaurants, Bureau of Elevator Safety hereby gives notice on August 23, 2011, the Division issued an order. The Final Order was in response to a Petition for Variance from Fire & Rescue Headquarters, filed June 20, 2011, and advertised in Vol. 37, No. 26, of the Florida Administrative Weekly. No comments were received in response to the petition. The Final Order on the Petition for Variance grants the Petitioner a variance from Rule 3.11.3 ASME A17.3, 1996 edition, as adopted by Chapter 30, Section 3001.2, Florida Building Code, adopted by paragraph 61C-5.001(1)(a), Florida Administrative Code, that requires upgrading the elevators for firefighters’ emergency operations until October 1, 2014 because the Petitioner has demonstrated that the purpose of the statute underlying the rule will be met and that Petitioner would suffer a substantial hardship if required to comply with this rule (VW 2011-209).
A copy of the Order may be obtained by contacting: Mark Boutin, Bureau of Elevator Safety, 1940 North Monroe Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-1013.
The Department of Business and Professional Regulation, Division of Hotels and Restaurants, Bureau of Elevator Safety hereby gives notice on August 23, 2011, the Division issued an order. The Final Order was in response to a Petition for Variance from St. Lucie Co. Courthouse, Prisoner Elevator, filed June 30, 2011, and advertised in Vol. 37, No. 29, of the Florida Administrative Weekly. No comments were received in response to the petition. The Final Order on the Petition for Variance grants the Petitioner a variance from Rule 2.2.2.5 ASME A17.1, 2004 edition, as adopted by Chapter 30, Section 3001.2, Florida Building Code, adopted by paragraph 61C-5.001(1)(a), Florida Administrative Code, that requires a drain or sump pump in the hoistway because the Petitioner has demonstrated that the purpose of the statute underlying the rule will be met and that Petitioner would suffer a substantial hardship if required to comply with this rule (VW 2011-220).
A copy of the Order may be obtained by contacting: Mark Boutin, Bureau of Elevator Safety, 1940 North Monroe Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-1013.
The Department of Business and Professional Regulation, Division of Hotels and Restaurants, Bureau of Elevator Safety hereby gives notice on August 23, 2011, the Division issued an order. The Final Order was in response to a Petition for Variance from Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center, filed July 1, 2011, and advertised in Vol. 37, No. 29, of the Florida Administrative Weekly. No comments were received in response to the petition. The Final Order on the Petition for Variance grants the Petitioner a variance from Rule 2.4.1.5 and 2.15.9.2 ASME A17.1, 2007 edition, as adopted by Chapter 30, Section 3001.2, Florida Building Code, adopted by paragraph 61C-5.001(1)(a), Florida Administrative Code, that requires the pit be 5' deep because the Petitioner has demonstrated that the purpose of the statute underlying the rule will be met and that Petitioner would suffer a substantial hardship if required to comply with this rule (VW 2011-222).
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of its intent to close the variance file #WL-928 AR ATF V. Notice of receipt of this petition was published in the Florida Administrative Weekly, Vol. 34, No. 30, on July 25, 2008. Alan Nix, Patrick and Sylvia Tylka, petitioners, requested a variance from subsections 62B-33.002(18), (43) and (63), F.A.C., which defines “eligible structures”, “nonconforming structure” and “vulnerable”, respectively and from subparagraph 62B-33.0051(1)(a)1., F.A.C., which provides the condition where construction of armoring shall be authorized. The request was associated with an after-the-fact permit application to keep an emergency coastal armoring structure in place located at 286 and 288 Blue Mountain Road, Santa Rosa Beach, FL, in Walton County. No public comment was received. On June 2, 2011, Chapter 2011-261, Laws of Florida became effective. This Local Bill allows emergency coastal armoring structures constructed in Walton County, between July 10, 2005 and April 30, 2006, to remain in place without a Department permit, therefore, the variance is no longer necessary.
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NOTICE OF INTENT TO APPROVE PETITION FOR VARIANCE FROM OR WAIVER OF RULE 69W-600.0021, FLORIDA ADMINISTRATIVE CODE (NOTICE OF INTENT). Nature of rule: Rule 69W-600.0021, Florida Administrative Code, relates to the effect of law enforcement records on applications for registration as associated persons. The Petition was filed by Mr. Mickey P. McLellan on August 31, 2010. Notice 9114331 was published in Vol. 36, No. 37, in the September 17, 2010 edition, of the Florida Administrative Weekly. The NOTICE OF INTENT grants the Petition on the basis of legal hardship. NOTICE 10334591 was published in the Vol. 37, No. 34, in the August 26, 2011, which incorrectly indicated Mr. McLellan’s Petition was received on August 15, 2011.
A copy of the NOTICE OF INTENT can be obtained by contacting: Mary Howell, Agency Clerk, Office of Financial Regulation, 200 East Gaines Street, The Fletcher Building, Suite 526, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0379, (850)410-9896.
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Waiver/Variance of Rule 67-48.027, F.A.C., from SEVILLE PLACE HOLDINGS, LTD, with respect to the restriction on submitting an Application (as defined in subsection 67-48.002(9), F.A.C.), to Florida Housing, as required pursuant to Rules 67-48.004 and 67-48.0072, F.A.C., until after tax exempt bonds have been issued to the Development.
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On July 29, 2011, the Department received a Petition for an Emergency Variance for Subparagraph 3-305.11(A)(2), 2001 FDA Food Code, Paragraph 3-305.14, 2001 FDA Food Code, Paragraph 6-202.15, 2001 FDA Food Code, Paragraph 6-202.16, 2001 FDA Food Code, subsections 61C-4.010(1), (6), Florida Administrative Code, from Jack Snacks, Orlando, FL. The above referenced F.A.C. addresses the requirement for proper handling and dispensing of food. They are requesting to dispense bulk potentially hazardous foods other than frankfurters from an open air mobile food dispensing vehicle.
The Petition for this variance was published in Vol. 37, No. 32, on August 12, 2011. The Order for this Petition was signed on August 19, 2011, and 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 that each pan within the steam table is properly covered with an individual lid; the steam table is enclosed within a cabinet with tight-fitting doors, and is protected by an air curtain installed and operated according to the manufacturer’s specifications that protects against flying vermin or other environmental contaminants; all steam table foods must be properly reheated for hot holding at approved commissaries and held hot at the proper minimum temperature per the parameters of the currently adopted FDA Food Code; steam table food is to be dispensed by the operator with no customer self-service. The Petitioner shall also strictly adhere to the operating procedures and copies of the variance and operating procedures are to be present on the MFDV during all periods of operation.
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On August 5, 2011, the Department received a Petition for an Emergency Variance for subsection 61C-4.010(7), Florida Administrative Code, from Forno E Fornelli Trattoria E Pizzeria, Key Biscayne, FL. The above referenced F.A.C. addresses the requirement that at least one accessible bathroom located on the same level be provided for use by customers. They are requesting to utilize public bathrooms located on a different level than the food service establishment for customer use only.
The Petition for this variance was published in Vol. 37, No. 33, on August 19, 2011. The Order for this Petition was signed on August 26, 2011, and 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 public bathrooms located on the level above 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 that directional signage is installed within and outside the establishment clearly stating the location of the bathrooms.
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of its intent to close the variance file #WL-999 AR ATF V. Notice of receipt of this petition was published in the Florida Administrative Weekly, Vol. 34, No. 17, on April 25, 2008. Keith R. Jackson, petitioner, requested a variance from subsections 62B-33.002(18) and (19), F.A.C., which defines “eligible structures” and “emergency protection”, and subparagraph 62B-33.0051(1)(a)1., F.A.C., which provide the conditions by which construction of armoring shall be authorized. The request was associated with an after-the-fact permit application to keep an emergency coastal armoring structure in place located at 122 Sandcliffs Drive, Santa Rosa Beach, FL, in Walton County. No public comment was received. On June 2, 2011, Chapter 2011-261, Laws of Florida became effective. This Local Bill allows emergency coastal armoring structures constructed in Walton County, between July 10, 2005 and April 30, 2006, to remain in place without a Department permit, therefore, the variance is no longer necessary.
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waiver from the City of Inverness, Case No. DCA11-WAI-176. THE NATURE OF FROM WHICH VARIANCE IS SOUGHT: Subsection 9B-43.0051(12), F.A.C., as amended 2/26/2007, states [if] an audit or an attestation statement has not been received from a local government with either an open or administratively closed contract by the June 30 deadline date, a 25 point penalty will be assessed. The City seeks relief of the penalty because its audit was timely delivered to all other affected parties.
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Thomas Maloney, P.E.
The Petitioner does not state in his request which rule the Petitioner seeks the Variance or Waiver. However, it appears the Petitioner is seeking a permanent waiver or variance of Rule 61G4-16.005, F.A.C., limiting the period a passing grade is valid for purposes of certification to 4 years.
Comments on this petition should be filed with: Construction Industry Licensing Board, Northwood Center, 1940 North Monroe Street, Tallahassee, FL 32399, within 14 days of publication of this notice.
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Woodrow Mepham.
The Petitioner does not state in his request which rule the Petitioner seeks the Variance or Waiver. However, it appears the Petitioner is seeking a permanent waiver or variance of Rule 61G4-16.005, F.A.C., limiting the period a passing grade is valid for purposes of certification to 4 years.
Comments on this petition should be filed with: Construction Industry Licensing Board, Northwood Center, 1940 North Monroe Street, Tallahassee, FL 32399, within 14 days of publication of this notice.
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Timothy R. Koch, RPh, on behalf of Walmart Stores, Inc., seeking a waiver of subparagraph 64B16-28.450(6)(a)1., Florida Administrative Code, which requires that the pharmacist write the word “central fill” on the face of the original prescription and record the name, address, and DEA registration number if a controlled substance of the originating pharmacy to which the prescription has been transmitted and the name of the originating pharmacy’s pharmacist transmitting the prescription, and the date of transmittal. Petitioner would instead like to provide a printout if requested.
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Robert H. Wilson B. Pharm., on behalf of The Towers Pharmacy, Inc., seeking a variance or waiver of Rule 64B16-27.797, Florida Administrative Code, which requires antineoplastic drugs to be compounded in a vertical flow, Class II biological safety cabinet. Petitioner would instead like to use the facilities at Baptist Hospital Pharmacy.
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Bethune Education Center. Petitioner seeks an emergency variance of the requirements of ASME A17.1, Section 2.18.5.1, 2.20.4 and 2.24.2.1, as adopted by Chapter 30, Section 3001.2, Florida Building Code, adopted by paragraph 61C-5.001(1)(a), Florida Administrative Code, that requires a 9.5 mm steel rope and a metallic sheave which poses a significant economic/financial hardship. Any interested person may file comments within 5 days of the publication of this notice with: Mark Boutin, Bureau of Elevator Safety, 1940 North Monroe Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-1013 (VW 2011-283).
A copy of the Petition may be obtained by contacting: Mark Boutin, Bureau of Elevator Safety, 1940 North Monroe Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-1013.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on August 29, 2011, the Department of Business and Professional Regulation, Division of Hotels and Restaurants, Bureau of Elevator Safety, received a petition for SunTrust Building. Petitioner seeks a variance of the requirements of ASME A17.3, Section 3.11.3, as adopted by Chapter 30, Section 3001.2, Florida Building Code, adopted by paragraph 61C-5.001(1)(a), 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 (VW 2011-284).
A copy of the Petition may be obtained by contacting: Mark Boutin, Bureau of Elevator Safety, 1940 North Monroe Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-1013.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on August 29, 2011, the Department of Business and Professional Regulation, Division of Hotels and Restaurants, Bureau of Elevator Safety, received a petition for The Strand. Petitioner seeks an emergency variance of the requirements of ASME A17.1, Section 8.7.2.27.4, as adopted by Chapter 30, Section 3001.2, Florida Building Code, adopted by paragraph 61C-5.001(1)(a), Florida Administrative Code, that regulates conformance of controllers which poses a significant economic/financial hardship. Any interested person may file comments within 5 days of the publication of this notice with: Mark Boutin, Bureau of Elevator Safety, 1940 North Monroe Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-1013 (VW 2011-285).
A copy of the Petition may be obtained by contacting: Mark Boutin, Bureau of Elevator Safety, 1940 North Monroe Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-1013.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on August 30, 2011, the Department of Business and Professional Regulation, Division of Hotels and Restaurants, Bureau of Elevator Safety, received a petition for Lakewood at Palm Beach. Petitioner seeks an emergency variance of the requirements of an unspecified Section of A17.1, as adopted by Chapter 30, Section 3001.2, Florida Building Code, adopted by paragraph 61C-5.001(1)(a), Florida Administrative Code, which poses a significant economic/financial hardship. Any interested person may file comments within 5 days of the publication of this notice with Mark Boutin, Bureau of Elevator Safety, 1940 North Monroe Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-1013 (VW 2011-286).
A copy of the Petition may be obtained by contacting: Mark Boutin, Bureau of Elevator Safety, 1940 North Monroe Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-1013.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on August 30, 2011, the Department of Business and Professional Regulation, Division of Hotels and Restaurants, Bureau of Elevator Safety, received a petition for Tropical Manor Hotel. Petitioner seeks a variance of the requirements of ASME A17.3, Section 3.11.3, 3.10.4(t), 3.3.2 and 3.11.1, as adopted by Chapter 30, Section 3001.2, Florida Building Code, adopted by paragraph 61C-5.001(1)(a), Florida Administrative Code, that requires upgrading the elevators with firefighters’ emergency operations, keyed stop switch, platform guards and emergency communication 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 (VW 2011-287).
A copy of the Petition may be obtained by contacting: Mark Boutin, Bureau of Elevator Safety, 1940 North Monroe Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-1013.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on August 29, 2011, the Department of Business and Professional Regulation, Division of Hotels and Restaurants, Bureau of Elevator Safety, received a petition for Australian Condo. Petitioner seeks an emergency variance of the requirements of ASME A17.3, Section 3.4.4, as adopted by Chapter 30, Section 3001.2, Florida Building Code, adopted by paragraph 61C-5.001(1)(a), Florida Administrative Code, that requires top and side emergency exits which poses a significant economic/financial hardship. Any interested person may file comments within 5 days of the publication of this notice with: Mark Boutin, Bureau of Elevator Safety, 1940 North Monroe Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-1013 (VW 2011-288).
A copy of the Petition may be obtained by contacting: Mark Boutin, Bureau of Elevator Safety, 1940 North Monroe Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-1013.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on August 31, 2011, the Department of Business and Professional Regulation, Division of Hotels and Restaurants, Bureau of Elevator Safety, received a petition for Pines of Boca Barwood II. Petitioner seeks a variance of the requirements of ASME A17.3, Section 3.11.3, as adopted by Chapter 30, Section 3001.2 Florida Building Code adopted by paragraph 61C-5.001(1)(a), 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 (VW 2011-289).
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Noa Rawlinson, seeking a variance or waiver of subsection 61H1-27.0041(2), F.A.C., which requires that one year of work experience shall be held and understood to mean the rendition of services such as are customarily performed by full-time, regularly employed staff employees of a certified public accountant during the normal workweek as required by the employing certified public accountant, commencing after the completion of the educational requirements set forth in subsection 61H1-27.002(3), F.A.C.
- Notices of Meetings, Workshops and Public Hearings (82)
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ITN #07D11GC1 – To Become the Community-Based Managing Entity for Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services in the Southeast Region. Meeting of Negotiators to Formulate Recommendation for Award. The purpose of this meeting is to provide an opportunity for the Department’s negotiators to discuss the Respondents with which they conducted negotiations, to determine their recommendation for award that will be presented to the Secretary.; October 3, 2011, 2:00 p.m.; 1317 Winewood Blvd., Bldg. 6, Conference Room A, Tallahassee, FL 32399
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ITN #07D11GC3 – To Become the Community-Based Managing Entity for Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services in the Northeast Region. Meeting of Negotiators to Formulate Recommendation for Award. The purpose of this meeting is to provide an opportunity for the Department’s negotiators to discuss the Respondents with which they conducted negotiations, to determine their recommendation for award that will be presented to the Secretary.; October 3, 2011, 9:00 a.m.; 1317 Winewood Blvd., Bldg. 6, Conference Room A, Tallahassee, FL 32399
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ITN #07D11GC2 – To Become the Community-Based Managing Entity for Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services in the Central Region. Meeting of Negotiators to Formulate Recommendation for Award. The purpose of this meeting is to provide an opportunity for the Department’s negotiators to discuss the Respondents with which they conducted negotiations, to determine their recommendation for award that will be presented to the Secretary.; October 3, 2011, 11:00 a.m.; 1317 Winewood Blvd., Bldg. 6, Conference Room A, Tallahassee, FL 32399
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The debriefing meeting of the Department Evaluators for the Invitation to Negotiate for Community-Based Refugee Services Lead Agency in Orange, Osceola, and Seminole Counties (ITN #07K11BS1), as provided for in Section 2.6 of the ITN published on the Vendor Bid System (VBS) on July 13, 2011.; September 22, 2011, 2:00 p.m.; Florida Department of Children and Families, Refugee Services, 1317 Winewood Blvd., Bldg. 5, Room 203, Tallahassee, FL 32399-0700, Conference Call: 1(888)808-6959, Conference Code: 4883791#
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The Board will meet regarding the general business of the Association. The agenda includes but is not limited to: Receiver’s Report, Legal Report, Claims Report, Operations Report and Financial Reports.; Thursday, September 29, 2011, 10:00 a.m.; Hyatt Regency Orlando Airport Hotel, Orlando, FL
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The Committee will meet regarding its general business.; Thursday, September 29, 2011, 9:00 a.m.; Hyatt Regency Orlando Airport Hotel, Orlando, FL
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Public Meeting to Discuss Regulatory Matters; Wednesday, September 21, 2011, 10:00 a.m.; South Florida Water Management District, B-1 Bill Storch Conference Room, 3301 Gun Club Road, West Palm Beach, FL 33406. All or part of these meetings will be video-conferenced in order to permit maximum participation from the South Florida Water Management District Service Centers located at: Lower West Coast Service Center, 2301 McGregor Blvd., Fort Myers, FL 33901, and Orlando Service Center, 1707 Orlando Central Parkway, Suite 200, Orlando, FL 32809. The meeting will also be webcast.
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Regular Business Meeting of the Broward County Transportation Disadvantaged Coordinating Board (BCCB).; September 19, 2011, 2:00 p.m.; Board Room, Broward Metropolitan Planning Organization, Trade Centre South, 100 West Cypress Creek Road, Suite 850, Fort Lauderdale, FL
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The regular monthly meeting of the East Central Florida Regional Planning Council.; Wednesday, September 21, 2011, 10:00 a.m.; 309 Cranes Roost Blvd., Suite 2000, Altamonte Springs, FL 32701 (Visit www.ecfrpc.org for map and directions)
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Meeting of the Lake Belt Mitigation Committee (LBMC), created pursuant to Section 373.41492, Florida Statutes, to discuss a variety of Lake Belt issues.; September 30, 2011, 9:00 a.m.; South Florida Water Management District, Building B-1, 3rd Floor, Storch Room, 3301 Gun Club Road, West Palm Beach, FL 33406, Conference Call: (561)682-6700 or Nationwide Toll Free 1(866)433-6299, Meeting ID #: 2636
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Discussion of candidate agencies for accreditation or reaccreditation and general business of the Commission.; September 26, 2011, 3:00 p.m.; Sawgrass Marriott, 1000 PGA Tour Boulevard, Ponte Vedra Beach, FL 32082
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Discussion of candidate agencies for accreditation or reaccreditation and general business of the Commission.; September 27, 2011, 10:30 a.m.; Sawgrass Marriott, 1000 PGA Tour Boulevard, Ponte Vedra Beach, FL 32082
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Discussion of candidate agencies for accreditation or reaccreditation and general business of the Commission.; September 28, 2011, 4:00 p.m.; Sawgrass Marriott, 1000 PGA Tour Boulevard, Ponte Vedra Beach, FL 32082
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Discussion of candidate agencies for accreditation or reaccreditation and general business of the Commission.; September 29, 2011, 10:00 a.m.; Sawgrass Marriott, 1000 PGA Tour Boulevard, Ponte Vedra Beach, FL 32082
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Web ex instructions, the agenda and handouts will be posted on the Office of Trauma website seven days prior to the teleconference. The web site link: www.fl-traumasystem.com. Click on the “Florida Trauma System Plan Advisory Council” link and scroll down to the Planning Team Schedule.; September 20, 2011, 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. (Eastern Time) (9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Central Time); Teleconference: 1(888)808-6959, Code: 2354440
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General Meeting.; September 12, 2011, 1:00 p.m.; Clay County Extension Office, 2463 SR 16 W., Green Cove Springs, FL 32043
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A Meeting of the Heartland 2060 Consortium Partners Advisory Group of Heartland 2060 Regional Plan for Sustainable Development.; September 28, 2011, 10:00 a.m.; Heartland Workforce Office, 5901 US Hwy. 27 South, Suite 1, Sebring, FL 33870
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Includes a review of the resource and recreation management accomplishments and land acquisition updates since the previous NRPM in March 2011. One or more Governing Board Members may attend.; Northern Recreational Public Meeting (NRPM) - Tuesday, September 20, 2011, 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
; St. Johns River Water Management District, Headquarters, 4049 Reid Street, Palatka, FL 32177
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Probable cause panel (portions may be closed to the public) and regular board business.; October 6, 2011, 2:00 p.m.; October 7, 2011, 9:00 a.m.; Embassy Suites-Fort Lauderdale, 1100 S.E. 17th Street, Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33316
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The Art in State Buildings selection committee will hold an image review meeting for the Biological Sciences Building to select finalist to provide artwork for the Biological Sciences Building.; September 19, 2011, 1:00 p.m.; University of North Florida, Social Sciences Building, Dean’s Conference Room (51/3201), Jacksonville, FL
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Board of Directors Meeting.; Friday, September 16, 2011, 3:00 p.m.; Hammock Board Room, Hammock Beach Resort, 200 Ocean Crest Drive, Palm Coast, Florida
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Official presentation of the FY 2011-2012 final millage rate and final budget and opportunity to receive public comment prior to consideration and adoption by the Governing Board.; Tuesday, September 27, 2011, 5:05 p.m.; District Headquarters, 4049 Reid Street (Hwy. 100 West), Palatka, FL 32177. One or more Governing Board members may attend and participate in the meeting via telephone or web conferencing technology. Public should attend in person at the District Headquarters.
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The Management Advisory Group (MAG) for the Guana Tolomato Matanzas National Estuarine Research Reserve (GTMNERR) will hold a meeting to provide advisory input for the management of the GTMNERR.; Wednesday, September 21, 2011, 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.; Guana Tolomato Matanzas NERR Marineland Office, 9741 Ocean Shore Blvd., St. Augustine, FL 32080
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The Probable Cause Panel will meet to conduct hearings on disciplinary matters. These meetings are closed to the public; however, there may be cases where probable cause was previously found which are to be reconsidered. This is a public meeting. The Board will meet to consider enforcement proceedings including consideration of investigation officers’ reports, rules, and other general business. This is a public meeting.; Thursday, October 6, 2011, Probable Cause; Friday, October 7, 2011, Board Meeting, 9:00 a.m. – until all business is concluded; Sheraton Suites, 4400 West Cypress Street, Tampa, FL 33607
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First Coast South District Long-Term Care Ombudsman Council business.; September 14, 2011; December 14, 2011, 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. (EST/EDT) (Note: Meeting dates have changed from original F.A.W. publication in Vol. 36, No. 51 on December 23, 2010.); 210 North Palmetto Avenue, Room 148, Daytona Beach, FL 32114
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This workshop is being held to afford interested persons the opportunity to express their views concerning the location, conceptual design, social, economic and environmental effects of Financial Project ID: 427430-1, otherwise known as the SR A1A/Amelia Island Multi-Use Trail. Join us on September 22, 2011, to get the latest information on the SR A1A/Amelia Island Multi-Use Trail project. The Florida Department of Transportation proposes to construct a 5.9 mile Multi-Use Trail along SR-A1A on Amelia Island. The trail will begin at the southern tip of the island and end at Peter’s Point Park north of the Ritz-Carlton development. The Multi-Use Trail will be a 10' foot wide asphalt trail with 2' foot shoulders. The project design minimizes tree impacts. The design includes drainage structure modifications, utility coordination and wetland permitting. The workshop will be an open house format from 4:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. Project team members will be on hand to discuss the construction plans and answer any questions you may have. Then at 6:30 p.m., we will open the floor for
comments. Public participation is solicited without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability or family status.; September 22, 2011, 4:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.; American Beach Community Center, 1600 Julia Street, American Beach, FL 32034
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To conduct general board business.; October 28, 2011, 8:00 a.m.; Hilton Fort Lauderdale Airport, 1870 Griffin Road, Dania Beach, Florida 33004
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Cancer Control Research Advisory Council (CCRAB) Goal II Prevention Conference Call. Discussion of action items made on the last call.; September 16, 2011, 10:00 a.m.; Conference Call: 1(808)888-6959, Conference Code: 508 866 1795
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The Commission will convene for the purpose of standing committee meetings and the regularly scheduled meeting of the Florida Citrus Commission. The Commission will address issues pertaining to budget items and revisions, contracts, advertising programs, program evaluation measurements, licensing, rulemaking, issues pertaining to Chapter 601, F.S., and other matters addressed during regular meetings of the Commission.; September 21, 2011, 9:00 a.m.; Florida Department of Citrus, 605 E. Main Street, Bartow, Florida 33830
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General Business. Repeal of Rule 61E14-3.002, F.A.C., Special Assessment and Legislative input to the department.; September 20, 2011, 9:30 a.m.; Conference Call: 1(888)808-6959, Conference Code: 4879597
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For cases previously heard by the panel.; September 13, 2011, 10:30 a.m.; Department of Health, Tallahassee at Meet Me Number: 1(888)808-6959, Code: 2454640
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Meeting of committee performing search for new Executive Director of St. Johns River Water Management District.
NOTE: One or more Governing Board members may attend and participate in the meetings by means of communications media technology.; September 23, 2011, 11:00 a.m.; Jacksonville Service Center, Cypress Room, 7775 Baymeadows Way, Suite 102, Jacksonville, FL 32256
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Rainbow Springs Neighborhood Challenge: Educational program highlighting the science behind the natural spring and river systems. Governing Board members may attend.; Wednesday, September 21, 2011, 8:30 a.m.; Rainbow Rivers Club Clubhouse, 12450 San Jose Blvd., Dunnellon, FL 34432
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Items of discussion include, but are not limited to, Financial Statements.; September 28, 2011, 9:00 a.m.; Hotel Duval, 415 N. Monroe Street, Tallahassee, FL
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Regularly scheduled meeting of the Board of Directors of the Center for Independent Living of South Florida, Inc. The Finance Committee and other ad hoc committees will meet 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 Noon, prior to the Board Meeting.
If alternative format (Braille, large print, electronic or audiotape), ASL interpreter, or other accommodation is required, please request at least 14 days in advance of the meeting date. RSVP to: Mary@soflacil.org or call: (305)751-8025, (TDD) (305)751-8891.; Saturday, September 24, 2011, 12:00 Noon – 2:00 p.m.; 6660 Biscayne Boulevard, Miami, FL 33138
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To obtain approval for the filing of a Notice of Proposed Rule for 19-8.010, F.A.C., Reimbursement Contract, and for the filing of this rule for adoption if no member of the public timely requests a rule hearing. In addition, other general business of the Council may be addressed.; September 29, 2011, 1:00 p.m. (ET) – until conclusion of meeting; Conference Call: 1(888)808-6959 and enter Conference Code: 4765251363
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To discuss, in committee meetings, the 2011 standards and procedures and other general business of the Commission. In addition, the Commission will consider the acceptability of RiskLink 11.0.SP2 under the 2009 standards.; September 21-22, 2011, 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. (ET); Hermitage Centre Conference Room, Hermitage Centre, 1801 Hermitage Blvd., Tallahassee, Florida, Teleconference: 1(888)808-6959, Conference Code: 4765251363
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General business of the Council and the above referenced Committee.; September 19, 2011, 4:00 p.m.; Executive Committee Meeting, 3:00 p.m.; Crestview City Hall, 198 North Wilson Street, Crestview, FL
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To receive public comment and vote on the final FY 11/12 millage rates and budget. All or part of this meeting may be conducted as a teleconference in order to permit maximum participation of Governing Board members.; Tuesday, September 20, 2011, 5:15 p.m. – until complete; South Florida Water Management District, Auditorium, B-1 Building, 3301 Gun Club Road, West Palm Beach, Florida 33406
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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, September 22, 2011, 8:30 a.m. or as soon thereafter as can be heard; A Teacher Hearing Panel, 1:30 p.m. or as soon thereafter; An Administrator Hearing Panel, September 23, 2011, 8:30 a.m. or as soon thereafter as can be heard; A Business Meeting, 9:30 a.m. or as soon thereafter as can be heard; Embassy Suites Tampa Airport/Westshore, 555 North Westshore Boulevard, Tampa, Florida 33609, (813)875-1555
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Items related to Area Agency on Aging of Pasco-Pinellas business and Board of Directors oversight.; Monday, September 19, 2011, 9:30 a.m.; The Cottages of Port Richey, 5905 Pine Hill Road, Port Richey, FL 34668
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This is a meeting of the Commission on Review of Taxpayer Funded Hospital Districts. The commission was created by Governor’s Executive Order Number 11-63, to assess and make recommendations on the role of hospital districts, whether it is in the public’s best interest to have government entities operating hospitals and what is the most effective model for enhancing health-care access for the poor.; Tuesday, September 20, 2011, 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.; Agency for Health Care Administration, 2727 Mahan Drive, Building 3, Conference Room “A”, Tallahassee, FL 32308. Any person interested in participating by telephone may dial: 1(888)808-6959, Participant Code: 8509223803. If you have any difficulty accessing the teleconference, please call: Florida Center’s Main Number at (850)412-3730.
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Approval to publish a Notice of Proposed Rule for the following rule sections:
Rule 12-3.0015, F.A.C. – Interest Applicable to Unpaid Tax Liabilities or Amounts Not Timely Refunded – (General; Procedure)
Rule 12-6.0015, F.A.C. – Public Use Forms – (Informal Protest and Appeal Procedure)
Rule 12-16.003, F.A.C. – Form of Consent Agreements – (Consent Agreements)
Rule 12-18.001, F.A.C. – Authorization for Compensation
Rule 12-18.004, F.A.C. – Submission of Information and Claims for Compensation – (Compensation for Tax Information)
Rule 12-22.005, F.A.C. – Disclosure Procedures
Rule 12-22.007, F.A.C. – Registration Information Sharing and Exchange Program – (Confidentiality and Disclosure of Tax Information)
Rule 12-29.002, F.A.C. – Florida Tax Credit Scholarship Program; Participation; Allocation; Carryforward; Rescindment
Rule 12-29.003, F.A.C. – Florida Tax Credit Scholarship Program; Applications – (Multitax Credits)
Rule 12A-1.0142, F.A.C. – Refund of Tax Paid on Purchases of Equipment, Machinery, and Other Materials for Renewable Energy Technologies
Rule 12A-1.097, F.A.C. – Public Use Forms
Rule 12A-1.107, F.A.C. – Enterprise Zone and Florida Neighborhood Revitalization Programs – (Sales and Use Tax)
Rule 12A-16.008, F.A.C. – Public Use Forms – (Rental Car Surcharge)
Rule 12A-19.041, F.A.C. – Sales of Communications Services to a Residential Household
Rule 12A-19.100, F.A.C. – Public Use Forms – (Communications Services Tax)
Rule 12B-4.003, F.A.C. – Public Use Forms
Rule 12B-4.060, F.A.C. – Tax on Transfers of Ownership Interest in Legal Entities – (Documentary Stamp Tax)
Rule 12B-5.030, F.A.C. – Importers
Rule 12B-5.040, F.A.C. – Carriers
Rule 12B-5.050, F.A.C. – Terminal Suppliers
Rule 12B-5.060, F.A.C. – Wholesalers
Rule 12B-5.070, F.A.C. – Terminal Operators
Rule 12B-5.080, F.A.C. – Exporters
Rule 12B-5.090, F.A.C. – Local Government Users
Rule 12B-5.100, F.A.C. – Mass Transit Systems
Rule 12B-5.110, F.A.C. – Blenders
Rule 12B-5.121, F.A.C. – Temporary Licenses Issued Under a Declared Emergency
Rule 12B-5.130, F.A.C. – Refunds
Rule 12B-5.150, F.A.C. – Public Use Forms
Rule 12B-5.200, F.A.C. – Retailers of Alternative Fuel
Rule 12B-5.400, F.A.C. – Producers and Importers of Pollutants – (Fuel and Pollutant Taxes)
Rule 12B-7.008, F.A.C. – Public Use Forms
Rule 12B-7.026, F.A.C. – Public Use Forms – (Severance Taxes, Fees and Surcharges)
Rule 12B-8.001, F.A.C. – Premium Tax; Rate and Computation
Rule 12B-8.0012, F.A.C. – Insurance Policy Surcharge; Rate and Computation
Rule 12B-8.003, F.A.C. – Tax Statement; Overpayments
Rule 12B-8.006, F.A.C. – State Fire Marshal Regulatory Assessment and Surcharge; Levy and Amount
Rule 12B-8.007, F.A.C. – Deposit of Certain Tax Receipts; Refund of Improper Payments
Rule 12B-8.016, F.A.C. – Retaliatory Provisions – (Insurance Premium Taxes, Fees and Surcharges)
Rule 12C-1.003, F.A.C. – Definitions
Rule 12C-1.051, F.A.C. – Forms
Rule 12C-1.343, F.A.C. – Interest Computations – (Corporate Income Tax)
Rule 12C-2.0115, F.A.C. – Public Use Forms – (Intangible Tax on Government Leasehold Estates)
Rule 12C-3.0015, F.A.C. – Documents, Extensions, and Due Dates for Filing
Rule 12C-3.008, F.A.C. – Public Use Forms – (Estate Tax); September 20, 2011, during a regular meeting of the Governor and Cabinet, 9:00 a.m.; Cabinet Meeting Room, Lower Level, The Capitol, Tallahassee, Florida. The date, time, or place of a Cabinet meeting is subject to change. Please refer to the Cabinet Agenda posted to the Department’s Internet site at: http://dor.myflorida.com/dor/rules prior to attending a meeting.
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Any interested parties that need further information may contact: Paige Sharpton at (850)245-3397.
For appeal process see Section 286.0105, Florida Statutes.
Please note that committees of the Florida Rehabilitation Council will meet at various times throughout the year to carry out the work of the council; the meeting dates and times will be posted at: www.rehabworks.org at least seven days before the meeting. Persons who want to be notified of such meetings may request to be put on a mailing list by writing to: Paige Sharpton at the Council’s address, 2001-A Old St. Augustine Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32301-4862.; Public Awareness Committee, October 4, 2011, 9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.; Executive Committee, October 5, 2011, 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.; Evaluation Committee, October 6, 2011, 9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.; Legislative Committee, October 11, 2011, 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.; Planning Committee, October 12, 2011, 9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.; Coordination Committee, October 13, 2011, 9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.; VR Headquarters, Tallahassee, Florida
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This Notice is a SUPPLEMENT to the notice of Public Hearing for the Crosstown Parkway Extension Project Development and Environment Study published on August 26, 2011.
Please note that all information in the original Notice is unchanged; however, the following sentence is amended to that Notice.
“Should a tropical storm or hurricane result in the postponement of the Hearing, an alternate Hearing date of October 6, 2011 at the same time and location has been established.”; September 22, 2011, 6:00 p.m.; Port St. Lucie Civic Center, Emerald Room 9221 S.E. Civic Center Place, Port St. Lucie, Florida 34952
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This meeting will discuss an update of Board of Directors operations.; September 20, 2011, 8:30 a.m.; Florida Institute for the Commercialization of Public Research
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The Agency is scheduling a hearing in Tallahassee for the purpose of taking public comment regarding proposed changes to the current Florida Medicaid Dental Coverage and Limitations Handbook. The Agency proposes to change the effective date of the handbook from September 2010 to November 2011. Also to be discussed is an issue related to preventive dental services. Preventative dental services provided to Medicaid beneficiaries by a Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH) employed by or in contractual agreement with a health access facility may be reimbursed when those services are provided under the general supervision of a dentist as defined in Section 466.003(10), F.S. The Medicaid-enrolled supervising dentist at the facility where the RDH is employed or in a contractual agreement acts as the treating provider for these services.; Tuesday, September 20, 2011, 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.; Agency for Health Care Administration, 2727 Mahan Drive, Building 3, Conference Room C, Tallahassee, Florida 32308-5407
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This is a technical meeting to discuss reductions in total nitrogen and total phosphorus from water quality improvement projects related to the North Indian River Lagoon Basin Management Action Plan. The Total Maximum Daily Load for the North Indian River Lagoon adopted in March 2009 requires reductions in the loadings of total nitrogen and total phosphorus sufficient to meet seagrass depth targets.; September 21, 2011, 9:00 a.m.; Brevard County Agricultural Center, 3695 Lake Drive, Cocoa, Florida 32926
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This is a technical meeting to discuss reductions in total nitrogen and total phosphorus from water quality improvement projects related to the Banana River Lagoon Basin Management Action Plan. The Total Maximum Daily Load for the Banana River Lagoon adopted in March 2009 requires reduction in the loadings of total nitrogen and total phosphorus sufficient to meet seagrass depth targets.; September 22, 2011, 9:00 a.m.; Ocean Lounge at the Tides Collacted Club, 1001 South Highway A1A, Patrick Air Force Base, Florida 32925
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To conduct the regular business of the Clearinghouse Committee of the North Central Florida Regional Planning Council.; September 22, 2011, 6:00 p.m.; Holiday Inn Hotel and Suites, Suwannee Room, 213 Southwest Commerce Boulevard, Lake City, Florida
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To conduct the regular business of the Executive Committee of the North Central Florida Regional Planning Council.; September 22, 2011, 6:00 p.m.; Holiday Inn Hotel and Suites, Olustee Room, 213 Southwest Commerce Boulevard, Lake City, Florida
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This meeting will discuss on-going issues, developing issues and other matters.
; Tuesday, September 27, 2011, 9:30 a.m.; Enterprise Florida Office – Orlando, 800 North Magnolia Ave., Suite 1100, Orlando, FL 32803
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To conduct the regular business of the North Central Florida Regional Planning Council.; September 22, 2011, 7:30 p.m.; Holiday Inn Hotel and Suites, Suwannee Room, 213 Southwest Commerce Boulevard, Lake City, Florida
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To conduct the regular business of the Madison County Transportation Disadvantaged Coordinating Board.; September 19, 2011, 1:00 p.m.; County Public Library, Meeting Room, 378 Northwest College Loop, Madison, Florida
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This will be a joint meeting of all advisory committees: Agricultural Advisory Committee; Green Industry Advisory Committee; Environmental Advisory Committee; Industrial Advisory Committee; and Public Supply Advisory Committee. To discuss committee business.; Friday, September 23, 2011, 9:00 a.m.; SWFWMD, Tampa Service Office, 7601 Highway 301 N., Tampa, FL 33607
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The Board will meet to review the Investment Policy revisions and the Claims Administration Agreement.; Monday, September 12, 2011, 2:30 p.m.; Tallahassee, Florida
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Old and New Business; September 29, 2011, 11:00 a.m.; Florida State Fairgrounds, Tampa, Florida
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Old and New Business.; September 29, 2011, 10:00 a.m.; Florida State Fairgrounds, Tampa, Florida
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Old and New Business; September 29, 2011, 10:30 a.m.; Florida State Fairgrounds - Tampa, Florida
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Old and New Business; September 29, 2011, 12:30 p.m.; Florida State Fairgrounds, Tampa, Florida
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Old and New Business; September 29, 2011, 1:00 p.m.; Florida State Fairgrounds, Tampa, Florida
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Update from partners and participants of the Viva Florida 500 initiative to commemorate Florida’s 500-year anniversary, or Quincentennial, of the landing of European explorer Juan Ponce de León. Several partners will detail their efforts to date and provide an update on how the initiative is building in local communities around the state. Agenda will be posted on www.fla500.com from September 12, 2011.; Monday, September 19, 2011, 10:30 a.m. (EST) – until conclusion; Conference Call: 1(888)808-6959; Conference Code: 9395093665
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The Florida Department of Children and Families has embarked upon a major reengineering project that will change the culture of the organization and redesign the way the Department and its community providers and stakeholders operate under a shared and common vision of integration and collaboration. Secretary David Wilkins has formed the Child Protection Transformation Board, made up of skilled experts in the Florida child welfare community to help advise and guide the Department throughout this transformation process. The end result will be to enhance child safety, well-being and permanency, by fostering positive assets in Florida children and building a collaborative bridge to strong families and communities.; Thursday, September 15, 2011, 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.; Grande Lakes Orlando, JW Marriott, 4040 Central Florida Parkway, Orlando, Florida 32837
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The purpose of the public meeting is to review the proposed Remedial Action Plan (RAP) for the former Department of Public Works maintenance facility remediation project located on Martin Luther King, Jr., Boulevard in Brooksville. County staff will be present along with representatives from the Florida Department of Environmental Protection and the project consultant, Cardno/TBE.; Thursday, September 22, 2011, 5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.; Kennedy Park Recreation Building, 899 Kennedy Boulevard, Brooksville, Florida
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Pursuant to 40 CFR 51.102, the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) announces the opportunity for the public to request a hearing or offer comments on its proposal to submit documentation to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) confirming that Florida complies with the requirements of section 110(a)(2) of the Clean Air Act with respect to implementation of the 2008 revised national ambient air quality standard for lead (Pb). A public hearing will be held, if requested, at the date, time and place given above. It is not necessary that the hearing be held or attended in order for persons to comment on DEP’s proposed submittal to EPA.
Any request for a public hearing must be submitted by letter or e-mail: Marnie Brynes. Department of Environmental Protection, Division of Air Resource Management, 2600 Blair Stone Road, MS #5500, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-2400, marnie.brynes@dep.state.fl.us, and received no later than October 10, 2011. Any comments must be submitted by letter or e-mail: Will Sexton at the above address or will.sexton@dep.state.fl, with a copy to: Ms. Brynes, and received no later than October 10, 2011. If no request for a public hearing is received, the hearing will be cancelled, and notice of the cancellation will be posted at website: http://share point.dep.state.fl.us/PublicNotices/default.aspx. Persons may also contact: Ms. Brynes at (850)717-9029 to find out if the hearing has been cancelled. The materials comprising DEP’s proposed submittal to EPA are accessible from the above website by clicking on the October 13 hearing link. The materials may also be inspected during normal business hours at the DEP, Division of Air Resource Management Offices, 111 S. Magnolia Dr., Suite 23, Tallahassee, Florida, or accessed with the aid of any DEP District Air Section or DEP-approved local air pollution control office.; October 13, 2011, 10:00 a.m.; Department of Environmental Protection, Division of Air Resource Management, 111 South Magnolia Drive, Suite 23, Tallahassee, Florida
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Approval of proposed Rule 12E-1.0051, F.A.C. (Undistributable Collections). The notice of Proposed Rule was published in the Florida Administrative Weekly on July 8, 2011 (Vol. 37, No. 27, pp. 1967-1969). A notice of correction published in the Florida Administrative Weekly on August 19, 2011, (Vol. 37, No. 33, p. 2459).; September 20, 2011, during a regular meeting of the Governor and Cabinet, which begins at 9:00 a.m.; Cabinet Meeting Room, Lower Level, the Capitol, Tallahassee, Florida. The date, time, or place of a Cabinet meeting is subject to change. Please refer to the Cabinet Agenda posted to the Department’s Internet site at: http://dor.myflorida.com/dor/rules prior to attending a meeting.
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Discuss “accreditor” and “course” applications for recommendation to the Florida Building Commission; discuss paragraphs 9B-70.002(3)(f), (g), F.A.C., “no changes” and “affirmation of revision to correct a reference, table, diagram, or quoted provision of code, law, or administrative rule.”; September 27, 2011, 10:00 a.m. (EST); Meetings to be conducted using Communications Media Technology, specifically Conference Call: 1(888)808-6959, Code: 1967168
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The meeting agenda will consist of approval of minutes of the State Board meetings held: June 8, 2011, June 21, 2011 and July 19, 2011, and updates on various reports and status of education initiatives by the Commissioner. Items for consideration include action relating to the following rules: New Rule 6A-2.0040, F.A.C., Sanitation Standards in K-12 Private Schools; Rule 6A-6.0251, F.A.C., Management of Chronic Health Conditions; Rule 6A-6.0571, F.A.C., Career and Technical Education and Adult General Education Standards and Industry-Driven Benchmarks; Rule 6A-6.0573, F.A.C., Industry Certification Process; Rule 6A-6.0785, F.A.C., Charter School Applicant Training Standards; Rules Relating to English Language Learners: Rule 6A-6.0902, F.A.C., Requirements for Identification, Eligibility, and Programmatic Assessments of English Language Learners; Rule 6A-6.09021, F.A.C., Annual English Language Proficiency Assessment for English Language Learners; Rule 6A-6.09022, F.A.C., Extension of Services in English for Speakers of Other Languages Program; Rule 6A-6.0903, F.A.C., Requirements for Exiting English Language Learners from the English for Speakers of Other Languages Program; and Rule 6A-6.09031, F.A.C., Post Reclassification of English Language Learners; Rule 6A-10.0342, F.A.C., Career and Technical Education Program Performance Reporting; and Repeal of Rules 6A-4.0233, F.A.C., Specialization Requirements for Certification in the Area of Middle Grades Integrated Curriculum (Grades 5-9) – Academic Class and Rule 6A-14.031, F.A.C., Acceleration Mechanisms for Program Completion. Other action items for consideration include: Approval of the 2012 Legislative Agenda; Approval of the 2010-2011 VPK Provider Kindergarten Readiness Rate; Adoption of Resolutions Authorizing the Issuance and Sale of Not Exceeding $15,065,000 State of Florida, Full Faith and Credit, State Board of Education Capital Outlay Bonds, 2011 Series A; Adoption of Resolutions Authorizing the Issuance and Sale of Not Exceeding $65,000,000 State of Florida, Full Faith and Credit, State Board of Education Capital Outlay Refunding Bonds, 2011 Series [to be determined]; Approval of New Baccalaureate Degree proposal by Florida Gateway College for a BS in Early Childhood Education; Approval of New Baccalaureate Degree proposal by Miami Dade College for a BS in Early Childhood Education; and Approval of New Baccalaureate Degree proposal by South Florida Community College for a BAS in Supervision and Management. An update will be provided on Differentiated Accountability and the Higher Education Coordinating Council (HECC).; September 20, 2011, 8:30 a.m.; Valencia Community College, West Campus, 1800 South Kirkman Road, Building HSB, Room 105, Orlando, Florida
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Presentation of the Department’s Tentative Work Program for Fiscal Years beginning July 1, 2012, through June 30, 2017. These Public Hearings are being conducted pursuant to Section 339.135(4)(c), Florida Statutes, to consider the Department’s Tentative Work Program for the period 2012/2013 through 2016/2017, and to consider the necessity of making any changes to the Department’s Tentative Work Program. Written comments from the Commissions, Metropolitan Planning Organizations (MPOs) and other interested parties will be received by the Department at the public hearings and through Friday, October 28, 2011.
Comments should be addressed to: Mr. Alan R. Mosley, P.E., District Two Secretary, Florida Department of Transportation, District Two, 1109 South Marion Avenue, Lake City, Florida 32025-5874, 1(800)749-2967. Public participation is solicited without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability or family status.; Live Oak Hearing, Thursday, October 6, 2011, 5:30 p.m.
PLACE: Live Oak Hearing: Live Oak Passenger Depot, 210 N. Ohio Avenue, Live Oak, Florida
DATE AND TIME: Lake City Hearing, Monday, October 10, 2011, 5:30 p.m.
PLACE: Lake City Hearing: Florida Department of Transportation, Lake City District Office, Madison Room, 1109 South Marion Avenue, Lake City, Florida
DATE AND TIME: Jacksonville Hearing, Thursday, October 13, 2011, 5:30 p.m.; Jacksonville Hearing: Florida Department of Transportation, Jacksonville Urban Office, Training Facility, 2198 Edison Avenue, Jacksonville, Florida
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To consider a Workers’ Compensation filing made by the National Council on Compensation Insurance, Inc., by which the Council requests an overall average increase in rate levels of 8.9% for the voluntary market for all new and renewal Workers’ Compensation Insurance policies written in the State of Florida, effective January 1, 2012.; October 11, 2011, 9:00 a.m. – conclusion; Jim King Committee Room, 401 Senate Office Building (adjacent to The Capitol), South Monroe Street, Tallahassee, Florida
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Governing Board Meeting – to consider District business and amend Fiscal Year 2010-2011 Budget.
Other Meetings to be held on September 22, 2011:
3:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. District Lands Committee – to discuss Land Acquisition Matters.
4:15 p.m. Public Hearing on Regulatory Matters.
4:20 p.m. Public Hearing on Land Acquisition Matters.
5:05 p.m. Public Hearing on Consideration of Adoption of Fiscal Year 2011-2012 Millage Rate and Tentative Proposed Budget.; September 22, 2011, 4:00 p.m. (ET); District Headquarters, 3 miles north of I-10 on Highway 90, Tallahassee, FL
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Fundraising Committee Meeting; Friday, September 16, 2011, 9:00 a.m.; R.A. Gray Building, 500 S. Bronough St., Tallahassee, Florida
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The “open house style” forums will provide attendees with the SMART Connect Study background and the current status of the study. Public involvement is key to the success of the project. Attendees will have a chance to offer opinions on viable modes of premium transit and potential corridors that would best meet their needs and stimulate future economic development. The workshops are a platform for participants to offer any questions or concerns regarding the SMART Connect Study and current or future transit developments.
For more information, please visit: www.SMARTConnect Study.com.; September 20, 2011, 4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
PLACE: State College of Florida, Neel Performing Arts Center, 5840 26th St., W., Bradenton, FL 34207
DATE AND TIME: September 21, 2011, 4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
PLACE: Morgan Center, 1st Floor, Meeting Room, 6207 West Price Blvd., North Port, FL 34288
DATE AND TIME: September 22, 2011, 4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.; Selby Library, Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium, 1331 First St., Sarasota, FL 34236
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The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) District Six will hold a public meeting for a roadway project on State Road (SR) 9/N.W. 27 Avenue from N.W. 122 Street to N.W. 135 Street to discuss the project’s design and scope of work. The project identification number is: 428476-1-52-01. The public meeting will follow an informal, open house format allowing the public to arrive at any time from 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Graphic displays will be shown at the meeting, and FDOT representatives will be available to discuss the project and answer questions.; Tuesday, September 27, 2011, 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.; New Birth Baptist Church, East Campus/Vision to Victory, 13232 N.W. 7 Avenue, Miami, FL 33168
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FDOT will be widening SR 80 from two lanes to four lanes with a median ranging from 40 feet to 60 feet. At this meeting, FDOT will present the locations of each proposed median opening within the project limits for the public's information. The department is sending notices to all property owners located at least 300 feet on either side of SR 80 within the project limits. FDOT encourages all interested people to attend and express their views regarding the project and information presented.; Thursday, October 6, 2011 from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.; LaBelle Civic Center, 481 West Hickpochee Avenue, LaBelle, Florida
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The Agency is scheduling workshops in Tallahassee for the purpose of taking public comment regarding stakeholder questions and concerns.; There will be two workshops as follows: Monday, September 26, 2011, 12:00 Noon – 4:00 p.m.; Tuesday, September 27, 2011, 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.; Agency for Health Care Administration, 2727 Mahan Drive, Building 3, Conference Room A, Tallahassee, Florida 32308-5407
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To consider funding of research proposals and other business pertaining to the operation of the Institute.; Friday, September 23, 2011, 9:30 a.m.; USFP/FIPR Institute, Education Building, 1855 W. Main St., Bartow, FL 33830
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The purpose of the I-95 (State Road 9) Project Development and Environment (PD&E) Study is to provide additional capacity to meet existing and future traffic needs as well as improve safety. The additional capacity will also improve emergency access and enhance hurricane evacuation along the project corridor. The overall projects limits are along I-95 from north of Becker Road to south of Okeechobee Road (SR 70), for a distance of approximately 14 miles in St. Lucie County. Your participation is encouraged and appreciated.
Public participation is solicited without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, religion, disability or family status.
Pursuant to the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act, any persons requiring special accommodations to participate in this meeting is asked to advise the agency at least seven (7) days before the meeting by contacting: The FDOT Project Manager, Mr. Patrick R. Glass, P.E., either in writing at the FDOT District Four Office, located at 3400 West Commercial Boulevard in Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309 or at (954) 777-4681 or toll free at (866) 336-8435, ext. 4681. Mr. Glass may also be contacted via e-mail at patrick.glass@dot.state.fl.us. Persons who require translation services (free of charge) should also contact Mr. Glass at least seven (7) days prior to the meeting.
; Thursday, October 6, 2011 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., Presentation at 6:00 p.m. ; Hilton Garden Inn PGA Village, Persimmon Room, 8540 Commerce Centre Drive in Port St. Lucie.
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GENERAL SUBJECT MATTER TO BE CONSIDERED:
The purpose of the I-95 (State Road 9) Project Development and Environment (PD&E) Study is to provide additional capacity to meet existing and future traffic needs as well as improve safety. The additional capacity will also improve emergency access and enhance hurricane evacuation along the project corridor. The overall projects limits are along I-95 from north of Becker Road to south of Okeechobee Road (SR 70), for a distance of approximately 14 miles in St. Lucie County. Your participation is encouraged and appreciated.
Public participation is solicited without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, religion, disability or family status.
Pursuant to the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act, any persons requiring special accommodations to participate in this meeting is asked to advise the agency at least seven (7) days before the meeting by contacting: The FDOT Project Manager, Mr. Patrick R. Glass, P.E., either in writing at the FDOT District Four Office, located at 3400 West Commercial Boulevard in Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309 or at (954) 777-4681 or toll free at (866) 336-8435, ext. 4681. Mr. Glass may also be contacted via e-mail at patrick.glass@dot.state.fl.us. Persons who require translation services (free of charge) should also contact Mr. Glass at least seven (7) days prior to the meeting.
If you are hearing or speech impaired, please contact the agency using the Florida Relay Service, 1 (800) 955-8771 (TDD) or 1 (800) 955-8770 (Voice).
; Thursday, October 6, 2011 at 2 p.m. ; Hilton Garden Inn PGA Village, Persimmon Room, 8540 Commerce Centre Drive in Port St. Lucie
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The City of Lakeland will conduct a Preconstruction Open House for the improvements to State Road 33 (SR 33) in the City of Lakeland, Polk County, Florida. The meeting will be conducted as an open house workshop with display boards and project plans available for review. Staff from the City of Lakeland and Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) will be available to answer questions.
The project consists of widening SR 33 from two to four lanes between Lakeland Harbor Boulevard to approximately 1,000 feet northeast of Old Combee Road/Deeson Point Boulevard, a distance of approximately 0.94 miles. This project will also include the completion of sidewalks from Jenkins Nissan to Old Combee Road/Deeson Point Boulevard. The meeting is being held to provide interested stakeholders an opportunity to ask questions and review project plans prior to construction activities, which are anticipated to begin in fall 2011.
Public participation is solicited without regard to race, color, national origin, age, sex, religion, disability or family status. Anyone requiring special accommodations pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 or persons that require translation services (free of charge) at the meeting should contact: Mr. Steven Waterston, Engineering of Record, (407)896-0594, by e-mail: swaterston@drmp.com.; Tuesday, October 4, 2011, 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.; Country Inn and Suites, 4500 Lakeland Park Drive, Lakeland, FL 33809
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A Special Board Meeting, if needed, for the purpose of considering a potential settlement offer, which may result from scheduled mediation, will be held following 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 possible litigation expenditures and/or settlement negotiations in Tampa Bay Water v. HDR Engineering, Inc., et al. Attorney/Client Briefing Attendees: Board of Directors of Tampa Bay Water, General Manager Gerald Seeber, General Counsel Richard Lotspeich, Richard Harrison, Esquire, Dave Forziano, Esquire, and a certified court reporter.
Pursuant to Section 2.04 of the Amended and Restated Interlocal Agreement, one or more Board Members may participate in the meeting by telephone conference call.; September 19, 2011, 9:00 a.m.; Tampa Bay Water’s Administrative Offices, 2575 Enterprise Road, Clearwater, FL 33763
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To review complaints in which a determination of the existence of probable cause has already been made.; September 27, 2011, 9:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m. or soon thereafter; Department of Business and Professional Regulation, Office of the General Counsel, 1940 N. Monroe Street, Suite 42, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-2202
- Notices of Petitions and Dispositions Regarding Declaratory Stat (14)
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Ara J. Deukmedjian, M.D., on August 23, 2011.; Specifically, the Petitioner asks the Board to find that the prescribing of controlled substances for the treatment of pain during the usual course of the disease or injury causing such pain is not the prescribing of controlled substances for the treatment of “chronic nonmalignant pain” as defined in Section 456.44(1)(d), F.S., and that therefore, Petitioner is not required to register as a controlled substance provider as set forth in Section 456.44(2), F.S., as a result of such prescribing in the treatment of conditions set forth in the Petition. The Board will consider this petition at its meeting scheduled for September 30-October 1, 2011, in Tampa, Florida.
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Denise LeHeup, Broker and Jason C. Myers, Broker Associate; The petition was granted, and it was determined that the proposed additional contractual services would not be considered “insurance” as defined by the code.
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Mark A. Cramer on July 1, 2011.
; Can licensed home inspectors, operating within the scope of licensure, inspect for the presence or absence of mold, or sample and identify the presence of mold if any visible mold is less than 10 sq. ft. in area? Also, can licensed home inspectors, when operating within the scope of licensure, offer and advertise mold testing, sampling, and inspections if they are not holding themselves out as a “mold assessor”? Also, can anyone perform mold testing, mold sampling, or mold inspections if they are not holding themselves out as a “mold assessor” and if they have no prior knowledge of conditions in the home?
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Jimmy R. Smith; The Notice of Petition for Declaratory Statement was published in Vol. 37, No. 26 of the Florida Administrative Weekly. The Petition alleged the invalidity of Rule 33-401.401, F.A.C., and requested that the Department immediately halt implementation of the rule. The Department of Corrections denied the petition for declaratory statement because the Petitioner lacks standing to request the declaratory statement and because the petition was not a proper subject for declaratory statement, as it amounted to a challenge to the validity of the rule.
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Ronald Gilch, Unit Owner, In Re: Greentree Villas Condominium Association, Inc.
; The Division has closed its file as Petitioner voluntarily withdrew the Petition for Declaratory Statement.
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Robert R. Smith, Board Member, In Re: Seven Springs Villas Association, Inc.
; The Division declined to issue a Declaratory Statement because it may not issue a statement concerning events that have already taken place; or when the Division has not been provided with competent substantial evidence, which includes a complete, current set of governing documents.
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North Tower at the Point Condominium Association, Inc. and South Tower at the Point Condominium Association, Inc.
; The Division declined to issue a declaratory statement because the Master Association and the IDP owner are not condominium associations subject to the Division’s jurisdiction. The Division lacks jurisdiction to issue an opinion that will affect the interests of a party over which it lacks jurisdiction.
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Ramirez and Weisman, Florida Medical Clinic (FMC) P.A.
; The petition provides background information about FMC, a multi-specialty group practice registered in three locations as pain-management clinics. It argues for a declaration of exemption from registration as pain-management clinics because of the surgical services codes used in 80 percent of the billings and because certain physicians in the clinics hold board certifications.
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Nicholas Krevatas, O.D.
; The Board will address this petition at its next meeting on October 7, 2011.
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Jack Westenbarger
; The Petitioner does not state in his request which statute the Petitioner seeks the Board to interpret. However, Petitioner appears to be requesting an interpretation of Section 489.105(3), Florida Statutes, and whether installation of nitrogen charged “dry” condensing units is legal.
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Collier HMA Physician Management, LLC, filed on August 26, 2011.; The Petition cites the statute incorrectly. The issue relates to an exemption from registration as a pain-management clinic provision based upon the clinic being owned by a publicly held parent corporation whose shares are traded on a national exchange and whose total assets at the end of the corporation’s most recent fiscal quarter exceeded $50 Million.
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Elena Soutullo, In re: Kensington Condominium Association of Hialeah, Inc., Docket No. 2011042257, on August 25, 2011.
; Whether Kensington Condominium Association of Hialeah, Inc. may charge a unit owner for the use of a parking space under the declaration and Section 718.106, Florida Statutes.
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Shawn G. Brown, Esq. on behalf of Bel Mare Condominium Association, Inc., on August 25, 2011.
; What vote is required to assign a common element parking space to each of 10 penthouse units as a limited common element under Section 718.110(4), Florida Statutes, and the Declaration of Condominium for Bel Mare Condominium Association, Inc.
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Reliable Reports of Texas, d/b/a Reliable Reports, Inc. on August 2, 2011.
; The Petitioner asks if its employees, who perform inspection services as described herein, are providing “home inspection services” pursuant to Section 468.8311(4), Florida Statutes, and are they required to be licensed as home inspectors.
- Miscellaneous (14)
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Department of Environmental Protection, Office of the Secretary
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Department of Environmental Protection, Departmental
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Agency for Health Care Administration, Certificate of Need
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Agency for Health Care Administration, Certificate of Need
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Regional Planning Councils, Southwest Florida Regional Planning Council
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Effect of Law Enforcement Records on Applications for Licensure
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Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles, Division of Motor Vehicles
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Department of Health, Board of Chiropractic
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Department of Health, Board of Nursing
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Department of Health, Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy and Mental Health Counseling
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Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles, Division of Motor Vehicles
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Department of Management Services, Personnel Management System
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Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles, Division of Motor Vehicles
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Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles, Division of Motor Vehicles