- Notices of Development of Proposed Rules and Negotiated Rulemaking (9)
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The purpose and effect of the amendment is to ensure that rules are consistent with case law and that they clearly set forth the Department policy intended to be set forth in the rules.
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The purpose of the amendment to Rule 59G-6.010, Florida Administrative Code, is to incorporate by reference Florida Title XIX Long-term Care Reimbursement Plan (the Plan), Version XLIV, effective July 1, 2016.
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The proposed rule amendments are necessary to set forth a penalty range for the recently added violation found in Section 459.015(1)(vv), F.S., and to also set forth a citation penalty for the violation. Additionally, the Board proposes a new rule to set forth minor violations and violations appropriate for notices of noncompliance.
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To remove the selection that permits schools in academic corrective action to select Supplemental Education Services (SES) tutors from a state-approved list. Due to the repeal of SBE Rule 6A-1.039, the state no longer publishes such a list.
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To review the rule’s requirement that all codes and standards be listed and identified in the engineering documents.
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The purpose of the amendment is to establish procedures for re-licensure of certain entities upon a change of ownership and clarify when a change of ownership occurs requiring re-licensure under Chapter 497, F.S.
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To add item to formulary rule.
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The Board proposes a rule development in response to a petition for rulemaking.
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The Board proposes the development of a rule amendment to review the fees.
- Petitions and Dispositions Regarding Rule Variance or Waiver (8)
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an Emergency Variance for Subparagraph 61C-1.004(1)(a), Florida Administrative Code and Paragraph 5-202.11(A), 2009 FDA Food Code from Pizza Creck located in Doral. The above referenced F.A.C. addresses the requirement that each establishment have an approved plumbing system installed to transport potable water and wastewater. They are requesting to and to collect wastewater at the three compartment sink and the handwash sink.
The Division of Hotels and Restaurants will accept comments concerning the Petition for 5 days from the date of publication of this notice. To be considered, comments must be received before 5:00 p.m
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Tampa International Airport at 4001 George J Bean Parkway, Tampa, FL. Petitioner seeks a permanent variance of the requirements of ASME A17.1, 2013 edition which has not been adopted by the Division. Any interested person may file comments within 14 days of the publication of this notice with Michelle Comingore, Division of Hotels and Restaurants, Bureau of Elevator Safety, 2601 Blair Stone Road, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-1013 (VW2016-198).
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waiver of rule 65E-4.016(1), Florida Administrative Code, and Discover Practice Management, Inc., d/b/a Center for Discovery. Rule 65E-4.016(1), F.A.C., states Residential Treatment facilities that primarily treatment for eating disorders, weight loss programs, substance abuse or other specialty psychiatric treatment program are excluded from licensure under this rule.
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waiver from Miami-Dade County Public Schools (Application No. 16-0824-1) for utilization of Works or Lands of the District known as the C-7 Canal for the installation of temporary barricades and temporary parking within a portion of the south right of way of C-7 between NW 27th and NW 32 Avenue. Location: Miami-Dade County, Section 33, Township 52 South, Range 41 East. The petition seeks relief from Rule 40E-6.221(3)(j), Fla. Admin. Code, which prohibits parking within District rights of way, and Rules 40E-6.011 (4) & (6) Fla. Admin. Code, which prohibits above ground structures within 40 feet of top of canal bank.
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Security Square at 210 Security Square, Winter Haven, FL. Petitioner seeks a variance of the requirements of ASME A17.3, Section 3.11.3, 1996 edition, as adopted by 61C-5.001(1), Florida Administrative Code that requires upgrading the elevators with firefighters’ emergency operations which poses a significant economic/financial hardship. Any interested person may file comments within 14 days of the publication of this notice with Michelle Comingore, Division of Hotels and Restaurants, Bureau of Elevator Safety, 2601 Blair Stone Road, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-1013 (VW2016-205).
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Project 727- Universal Studios at 1000 Universal Studios Plaza, Orlando, FL. Petitioner seeks an emergency variance of the requirements of ASME A17.1, Sections 2.4.1.5 and 2.15.9.2, as adopted by 61C-5.001(1), Florida Administrative Code. Petitioner requests use of a retractable toe guard. Any interested person may file comments within 5 days of the publication of this notice with Michelle Comingore, Division of Hotels and Restaurants, Bureau of Elevator Safety, 2601 Blair Stone Road, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-1013 (VW2016-204).
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Queen Mary Motel at 8240 North Davis Highway, Pensacola, FL. Petitioner seeks an emergency variance of the requirements of ASME A17.1, Section 2.27.3.2.1, as adopted by 61C-5.001(1), Florida Administrative Code that requires upgrading the elevators with firefighters’ emergency operations which poses a significant economic/financial hardship. Any interested person may file comments within 5 days of the publication of this notice with Michelle Comingore, Division of Hotels and Restaurants, Bureau of Elevator Safety, 2601 Blair Stone Road, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-1013 (VW2016-203).
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variance or waiver filed by Myroslava Bune. The petition is amended. Petitioner is seeking a variance or waiver of Rule 61H1-27.001(5)(a), Florida Administrative Code, that requires a graduate of a four-year degree granting institution not accredited at the time the applicant’s degree was received or at the time of filing application will be deemed to be a graduate of a four-year accredited college or university course provided an accredited college or university as defined by subsections 61H1-27.001(1) and (2), F.A.C., accepts applicant’s non-accredited baccalaureate degree for admission to a graduate business degree program; the applicant satisfactorily completes at least 15 semester or 22 quarter hours, or the equivalent, in post-baccalaureate education at the accredited institution of which at least 9 semester or 13 quarter hours, including at least 3 semester or 4 quarter hours in taxation.
- Notices of Meetings, Workshops and Public Hearings (18)
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Establish subgroups and breakout sessions, risk assessment, hazard review and selection, mitigation measure organization, plan maintenance review and state capability assessment.
The Division reserves the right to issue amendments, addenda, and changes to the timeline and specifically to the meeting notice listed above. The Division will post notice of any changes or additional meetings and will not re-advertise notice in the Florida Administrative Review (FAR).
; September 13, 2016, at 1-4 p.m.
December 13, 2016, at 1-4 p.m.
March 14, 2017, 1-4 p.m.
June 13, 2017, 1-4 p.m.
September 12, 2017, 1-4 p.m.
December 12, 2017, 1-4 p.m.
March 13, 2018, 1-4 p.m.
June 12, 2018, 1-4 p.m
; William E. Sadowski Office Building
2555 Shumard Oak Blvd.
Randall Kelley Training Room, 305
Tallahassee, FL 32399
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Attendees may watch a video presentation that will be running on a continuous loop, review study information, and discuss the design alternatives with the study team. This meeting provides interested persons an opportunity to express their views concerning the social, economic and environmental impacts of the proposed design alternatives. The information that will be presented at this meeting will also be available on the study website, www.us301sumter.com, on September 22, 2016.; September 20, 2016, 5:30 PM; Trinity Baptist Church - Fellowship Hall, located at 3305 E CR 468, Wildwood, FL 34785
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To review reconsideration cases.; November 4, 2016 at 9:00 a.m. EST; Department of Health
4042 Bald Cypress Way, Room 301
Tallahassee, Florida 32399
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A PD&E Study is FDOT’s process to evaluate the social, economic and environmental impacts associated with a planned transportation improvement project. The purpose of this Workshop is to give interested persons an opportunity to comment and provide input on the transportation improvement alternatives the Department has developed at this point in the study. The overall projects limits are along I-95/SR 9 from north of 12th Avenue South to south of Lake Worth Road, for a distance of approximately 0.7 miles, and along 6th Avenue South from Michigan Avenue to South C Street, for a distance of approximately 0.5 miles, in the City of Lake Worth, Palm Beach County, Florida (Financial Project Identification Number 436963-1-22-01; Efficient Transportation Decision Making (ETDM) Number: 14228). Your participation is encouraged and appreciated. Public participation is solicited without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, religion, disability or family status. In the event that the Alternatives Public Workshop cannot be held on September 15, 2016, due to severe weather or other unforeseen conditions, it will be held on the alternate date of September 22, 2016, at the same time and place.; Thursday, September 15, 2016 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.; Fountains Recreation Building at The Club Managers Association of America Therapeutic Recreation Complex (Special Olympics Training Facility), 2728 Lake Worth Road, Lake Worth, FL 33461
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This is a meeting of the State Consumer Health Information and Policy Advisory Council to which all interested parties are invited. The purpose is to conduct a meeting of key health care stakeholders to discuss issues relating to implementing Florida Statutes mandating transparency in health care through public reporting of health care data.; Thursday, September 22, 2016; 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.; This meeting is available via online webinar which requires a telephone or computer VOIP for audio. Please use the following link and webinar ID to attend: https://www.gotomeeting.com/webinar/join-webinar, webinar ID: 505-945-891. If you have any difficulty accessing the teleconference, please call the Florida Center’s main number at (850) 412-3730.
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Client Satisfaction Survey 2016-2017; September 20, 2016, 9:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.; Telephone conference call number 1(888) 670-3525, Participant Passcode 1242528392#
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EMS Advisory Council, Communication Committee, discuss EMS State Plan, Goals and Objectives; Tuesday October 4, 2016, 2:30PM to 3:330 PM, E.T. This conference call meeting will reoccur the first Tuesday of every even numbered month.; Southwood CCOC, https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/111906781 Dial in access United States: +1 (571) 317-3129
United States (toll-free): 1 877 568 4106
Access Code: 111-906-781
Audio PIN: Shown after joining the meeting
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The Department is accepting written public comments regarding the draft air construction Permit No. 0890444-001-AC for the LignoTech Florida, LLC’s lignosulfonate manufacturing plant and the draft air construction Permit No. 0890004-050-AC for the Rayonier Performance Fibers, LLC’s Fernandina Beach dissolving sulfite pulp plant. Lignosulfonate products have a wide variety of uses including as additives to concrete to reduce water requirements, additives to bricks and roof tiles for improved strength, soil conditioners and animal feed binders. The new lignosulfonate manufacturing plant will be located adjacent to the existing Fernandina Beach dissolving sulfite pulp plant, which is located in Nassau County at 10 Gum Street in Fernandina Beach, Florida. Substantive comments should be related to air issues identified in the draft air construction permits. The related permitting documents are accessible by entering the project numbers “0890444-001-AC” or “0890004-050-AC” at the following link: http://appprod.dep.state.fl.us/air/emission/apds/default.asp.; Monday, September 19, 2016, 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.; The Atlantic Auditorium, located at 2500 Atlantic Avenue in Fernandina Beach, Florida 32034
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EMS State Plan, Goals and Objectives, assigned to the Access for Care Committee; Tuesday October 11, 2016, 3:00PM, E.S.T. this conference call meeting will reoccur the 2nd Tuesday of every even numbered month; Southwood CCOC-https://www.gotomeeting.com/join/116611501 Dial in access United States (Toll-free): 1 866 899 4679
United States: +1 (646) 749-3117
Access Code: 116-611-501
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General business of the board. Meetings may be cancelled prior to the meeting date. Please check the Board web site at http://floridasacupuncture.gov/ for cancellations or changes to meeting dates or times.; September 30, 2016, at approximately 9:00 a.m., EST; Meet Me Number (888) 670-3525; Participant Passcode: 6656186923
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Rule 64B9-4.010 - Standards for Protocols; September 16, 2016 at 9:30 AM Eastern Standard Time; Betty Easley Center
4075 Esplanade Way
Room 152
Tallahassee, Florida 32399
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Board Finance Committee Meeting to review the agency's most recent financial report.; Tuesday, September 20, 2016 @ 8:30 a.m.; 720 North Denning Drive, Winter Park, FL 32789
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Meeting of the Board Executive Committee to discuss and set the agenda for the September 27, 2016 Board Meeting; Tuesday, September 20, 2016 @ 9:00 a.m.; 720 North Denning Drive, Winter Park, FL
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The Division of Historical Resources' "How to Manage Your Grant" Webinar
This webinar will provide useful information to current Grantees on managing a historic preservation grant from the Division of Historical Resources, including reporting requirements and forms. The webinar will also explain compliance requirements, payment request procedures and close-out documentation.
; September 20, 2016 from 2:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.; Web-based Workshop
Advance registration for webinar participation is required. Register for the webinare here: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/4359448532586422531.
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.
At the time of the event, participants may access the webinar by visiting GoToWebinar.com and joining the session using webinar ID: 327-960-147.
Dial in Numbers:
Telephone Number:(415) 655-0060
Access Code: 768-908-936
Audio PIN: Shown after joining the webinar
Participants may use their speakers and a headset to access audio through VOIP, or use their telephone.
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This technical meeting is for interested stakeholders to discuss with the department the model development for Lake Adair in the Middle St. Johns River basin. The meeting will provide an opportunity for the department to present steps they will take to refine the existing watershed and receiving water models. Written comments on the model approach will be accepted by the Department through October 3, 2016. These comments should be directed to: Erin Rasnake, Program Administrator, Florida Department of Environmental Protection, MS 3555, 2600 Blair Stone Road, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-2400 or via email: Erin.Rasnake@dep.state.fl.us .; September 23, 2016, 10:00 a.m.; City Hall, 2nd floor Agenda Conference Room, 400 South Orange Avenue, Orlando, Florida
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The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) and the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) will be conducting a webinar/telephone conference to present the Florida Gulf Environmental Benefit Fund (GEBF) Draft Restoration Strategy. The Restoration Strategy is a National Fish and Wildlife Foundation funded science-based restoration planning effort coordinated by FWC and DEP with technical assistance from water management districts and FWC’s Fish and Wildlife Research Institute. It will serve as a framework for the development and implementation of projects under GEBF to restore and conserve Florida’s Gulf Coast natural resources. Participants who are not familiar with GEBF and its implementation in Florida and the history of the Restoration Strategy should review the background information, including the videos on the Restoration Strategy, available at http://www.dep.state.fl.us/deepwaterhorizon/gebf.htm prior to the webinar/telephone conference. The runtime of the four videos totals approximately 51 minutes.; September 14th, 2016, 2:00-4:00 PM EDT; WebEx Event Center is being used to present the material via the internet. To join the meeting, use the following link: https://abtassociates.webex.com/abtassociates/onstage/g.php?MTID=e9fa622b5e478cc0dbd6d173c8219cb74 and password GEBF. When you join the meeting,
you will be given the option to use your computer for audio or to call in. If you choose to call in, please dial (415)-655-0002 and enter the following access code: 642-583-292.
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GENERAL SUBJECT MATTER TO BE CONSIDERED: The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) and the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) will be conducting a webinar/telephone conference to present the Florida Gulf Environmental Benefit Fund (GEBF) Draft Restoration Strategy. The Restoration Strategy is a National Fish and Wildlife Foundation funded science-based restoration planning effort coordinated by FWC and DEP with technical assistance from water management districts and FWC’s Fish and Wildlife Research Institute. It will serve as a framework for the development and implementation of projects under GEBF to restore and conserve Florida’s Gulf Coast natural resources. Participants who are not familiar with GEBF and its implementation in Florida and the history of the Restoration Strategy should review the background information, including the videos on the Restoration Strategy, available at http://www.dep.state.fl.us/deepwaterhorizon/gebf.htm prior to the webinar/telephone conference. The runtime of the four videos totals approximately 51 minutes.; September 14th, 2016, 2:00-4:00 PM Eastern; WebEx Event Center is being used to present the material via the internet. To join the meeting, use the following link: https://abtassociates.webex.com/abtassociates/onstage/g.php?MTID=e9fa622b5e478cc0dbd6d173c8219cb74 and password GEBF. When you join the meeting,
you will be given the option to use your computer for audio or to call in. If you choose to call in, please dial (415) 655-0002 and enter the following access code: 642-583-292.
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The Information Clearinghouse on Developmental Disabilities Advisory Council will provide technical assistance to the Department of Health in the establishment of a website of resource information related to Down syndrome and other prenatally diagnosed developmental disabilities; support programs for parents and families; and developmental evaluation and intervention services.; Tuesday, September 20, 2016 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. EST; Florida Department of Health, 2585 Merchants Row Blvd. Suite 320P, Tallahassee, FL 32399 or by telephone at 1-877-568-4106, Access Code: 655-261-317 and webinar https://www.gotomeet.me/amonbryant/advisory-council-meeting-9