1. Notices of Development of Proposed Rules and Negotiated Rulemaking
- Department of Health
- Division of Medical Quality Assurance
- Division of Environmental Health
- Department of Financial Services
- Division of Consumer Services
- Department of Business and Professional Regulation
2. Proposed Rules
- Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission
- Freshwater Fish and Wildlife
- The purpose of the proposed rule is to list exceptions to the prohibition of gun and light possession as provided for in other Commission rules and to provide for concealed weapons permit holders to possess handguns for personal safety. The effect will be to make Commission approved activities consistent with this rule.
- Due of Comment: 1/25/2008
- The purpose of the proposed rule amendment is a technical correction of a reference to the Game and Fresh Water Fish Commission. The effect of the proposed rule change is the deletion of an incorrect reference.
- Due of Comment: 1/25/2008
- The purpose of the proposed rule amendment is a clarification to the daily-use permit exemption for through-hikers utilizing the Florida Trail on Three Lakes and J.W. Corbett WMAs; and an increase in the price of a daily use permit from $3 per vehicle to $4 per person on Tosohatchee WMA to match fees charged by the previous landowner (Department of Environmental Protection). The effect of the proposed rule changes will limit the daily-use permit exemption to through-hikers only; casual trail users will continue to be required to obtain a daily-use permit; and daily use fees at Tosohatchee WMA will be consistent with what has been charged in the past.
- Due of Comment: 1/25/2008
- The purpose of the proposed rule changes is a clarification of the medical conditions which qualify a person for certification as mobility-impaired. The current qualification of “permanently required to use assisting aids to walk” has been interpreted by certifying physicians in a manner inconsistent with the original intent of the mobility-impaired program. Single-leg amputees seeking certification must have an amputation above the knee to qualify for certification. The effect of the proposed rule changes will remove the subjective medical qualifications from future mobility-impaired certification applications.
- Due of Comment: 1/25/2008
- The purpose of the proposed rule changes is improved boating access on Lakes Iamonia, Carr and Miccosukee, during the duck and coot seasons, and standardization of equipment restrictions on those lakes. The effect of the proposed rule changes will allow the use of internal-combustion engines, up to 10 horsepower on Lake Miccosukee and remove equipment restrictions, on all lakes, during the Youth Waterfowl hunt.
- Due of Comment: 1/25/2008
- The purpose of the proposed rule changes is to revise regulations pertaining to the possession of firearms which may no longer be necessary for resource protection, clarify the regulations related to taking turkeys near feeding stations, and clarify the references to “feed” and “feeding stations.” The effect of the proposed rule changes will allow the possession of a gun during a season when game may not legally be taken with that gun, prohibit the take of wild turkey when a hunter is less than 100 yards from a game feeding station containing feed and standardization of language used to describe “feed” and “feeding stations.”
- Due of Comment: 1/25/2008
- The purpose of the proposed rule amendment is to revise regulations pertaining to the possession of a gun during deer dog training season. The current rule prohibits the possession of a gun during a deer dog training season; however, the intent of the rule was to prohibit the take of wildlife with a gun during a closed season. The effect of the proposed rule change will allow the possession of a gun, but prohibit the take of wildlife during the closed season.
- Due of Comment: 1/25/2008
- The purpose of the proposed rule amendment is to expand hunting opportunities for waterfowl hunters and falconers. The effect of the proposed rule changes is to allow Canada geese to be taken statewide and allow falconry as a legal method of take for light geese and Canada geese.
- Due of Comment: 1/25/2008
- The purpose of the proposed rule amendment is to increase the spring turkey season in Holmes County from 3 days to 16 days with a season bag limit of 1 turkey per season; remove reference to wild hogs; and delete a reference to Rule 68A-12.009, F.A.C. The effect of the proposed rule changes is to enable the agency to better manage fish and wildlife resources and provide additional hunting opportunities.
- Due of Comment: 1/25/2008
- The purpose of the proposed rule amendment is to revise the regulation for Public Small-Game Hunting Areas (PSGHAs) which prohibits the possession of a firearm other than a shotgun and to require a management area permit for hunting. The effect of the proposed rule changes will allow the possession of any gun, but only allow the take of wildlife with shotguns, except that alligators may only be taken with bang sticks; and require hunters to obtain a management area permit prior to hunting on PSGHAs.
- Due of Comment: 1/25/2008
- Marine Fisheries
- Freshwater Fish and Wildlife
- Marine Fisheries
- The purpose of these rule amendments is to modify the Commission’s Reef Fish rules to become consistent with federal reef fish regulations for red snapper in the Gulf of Mexico. Based on federally established benchmarks, the red snapper stocks in the Gulf of Mexico are overfished and have been undergoing overfishing since the late 1980’s. The most recent red snapper stock assessment (2005) indicates continued overfishing is compromising the objectives of the Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council’s red snapper rebuilding plan, which is designed to end overfishing of red snapper by 2009 and to rebuild the red snapper stock to sustainable levels by 2032. The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council developed regulatory actions in Amendment 27 to their Reef Fish Fishery Management Plan, and Amendment 14 to their Shrimp Fishery Management Plan. Amendment 27/14 addresses recreational and commercial harvest of red snapper, and establishes bag limits, size limits, and seasons. The success of the red snapper rebuilding plan depends not only upon consistency with the bag limit, size limit, and the fishing season regulations in federal waters, but also with the five states in the Gulf of Mexico adopting rules that are consistent with the federal rules in Gulf state waters. Florida plays a particularly important role in the success of the red snapper rebuilding plan because Florida’s recreational fishery accounts for a large proportion of the recreational red snapper catch, which is the primary source of red snapper fishing mortality in the eastern Gulf of Mexico,. Not doing so will not only directly affect the rebuilding plan, but may affect Florida’s recreational red snapper fishery to a greater extent if it results in further restrictions on harvest in federal waters in the future, as the majority of the state’s recreational fishery occurs in federal waters. These rule amendments further clarify commercial licensing requirements for Gulf reef fish harvest, including recent federal licensing changes for red snapper. The effect of these rule amendments is that federal and state regulations will be consistent and consistently applied. Where practicable, this minimizes confusion with the public and aids enforceability.
- Due of Comment: 1/25/2008
- Freshwater Fish and Wildlife
- The purpose of the proposed rule amendment is to delete the reference to wild hog areas as part of a suite of rules to change the way wild hogs are managed. The effect would be a simplified set of regulations which address wild hogs as wildlife. This suite of proposed rules would allow hogs to be taken on private land with no size and no bag limits throughout the year. In addition, it would remove the game status of hogs statewide and allow hogs to be managed by area specific rules on public hunting lands.
- Due of Comment: 1/25/2008
- The purpose of the proposed rule changes is to establish general rules relating to the take of wild hogs, the take of non-protected mammals and the possession of guns or firearms on Wildlife Management Areas. The effect would be a general set of regulations allowing the take of wild hogs with no size or bag limit, establish shooting hours and prohibit the transport of live wild hogs, except as otherwise provided by area specific rule. Non-protected mammals will be legal to take during any season that allows the take of game mammals, except as provided by area specific rule. Firearms and guns may be possessed throughout the year provided they are securely encased in a vehicle, vessel, camper or tent when they are not a legal method of take.
- Due of Comment: 1/25/2008
- The purpose of the proposed rule amendment is to clarify rules related to the issuance of quota permits; clarify the access exemptions for youth hunters, Mentor License supervisors and the assistant for mobility-impaired hunters on those areas requiring a quota permit for access; and centrally locate rules pertaining to Family Hunts. The effect would be to delete an antiquated rule requiring quota permits during the first nine days of general gun season, while requiring quota permits at specified times; allow a youth hunter, a Mentor License supervisor and an assistant for a mobility-impaired hunter to accompany a quota permit holder on those areas which require a quota permit for access (area specific rules may provide for additional assistants or supervisors); and streamline and standardize the Florida Administrative Code by moving duplications of the rules for Family Hunts from area specific regulations to Rule 68A-15.005, F.A.C.
- Due of Comment: 1/25/2008
- The purpose of the proposed rule amendment is to clarify rules relating to the take of wild hogs, the take of non-protected mammals, the possession of guns or firearms, distribution of food for wildlife and driving metal objects into trees on Kissimmee River Public Use Area. The effect would be a clear set of regulations allowing the take of wild hogs (no change to current hunting opportunity) with no size or bag limits, establish shooting hours and prohibit the transport of live wild hogs. Non-protected mammals will be legal to take during any season that allows the take of game mammals. Firearms and guns may be possessed throughout the year provided they are secured in a vehicle, vessel, travel trailer, camper or tent when they are not a legal method of take. Driving metal objects into trees and the distribution of food for wildlife will be prohibited.
- Due of Comment: 1/25/2008
- The purpose of the proposed rule changes is to clarify and establish regulations which prohibit the feeding of specific species of wildlife, and prohibit “internet hunting.” The effect of the proposed rule changes will enable the agency to better manage wildlife which may be negatively impacted by feeding or create a public nuisance when fed, and prohibit a method of take.
- Due of Comment: 1/25/2008
- The purpose of this proposed new rule is, in conjunction with a rule repeal and rule amendments being proposed at the same time, to consolidate, clarify and simplify regulations relating to nuisance wildlife. The effect of the new provision is to implement a simplified group of regulations in a new and distinct provision which will more clearly articulate FWC’s role and policy in nuisance wildlife issues.
- Due of Comment: 1/25/2008
- The purpose of the proposed rule changes is to revise specific area regulations on Wildlife Management Areas (WMAs) in the Southwest Region and conform to calendar year date changes. The effect of the proposed rule changes will be to enable the agency to better manage fish and wildlife resources and public use on WMAs.
- Due of Comment: 1/25/2008
- The purpose of the proposed rule changes is to revise specific area regulations on Wildlife Management Areas (WMAs) in the North Central Region and conform to calendar year date changes. The effect of the proposed rule changes will be to enable the agency to better manage fish and wildlife resources and public use on WMAs.
- Due of Comment: 1/25/2008
- The purpose of the proposed rule changes is to revise specific area regulations on Wildlife Management Areas (WMAs) in the Northwest Region and conform to calendar year date changes. The effect of the proposed rule changes will be to enable the agency to better manage fish and wildlife resources and public use on WMAs.
- Due of Comment: 1/25/2008
- The purpose of the proposed rule changes is to revise specific area regulations on Wildlife Management Areas (WMAs) in the South Region and conform to calendar year date changes. The effect of the proposed rule changes will be to enable the agency to better manage fish and wildlife resources and public use on WMAs.
- Due of Comment: 1/25/2008
- The purpose of the proposed rule changes is to revise specific area regulations on Wildlife Management Areas (WMAs) in the Northeast Region and conform to calendar year date changes. The effect of the proposed rule changes will be to enable the agency to better manage fish and wildlife resources and public use on WMAs.
- Due of Comment: 1/25/2008
- The purpose of the proposed rule amendment is to establish general rules relating to the take of wild hogs, the take of non-protected mammals and the possession of guns or firearms on Wildlife and Environmental Areas (WEA). The effect would be a general set of regulations allowing the take of wild hogs with no size or bag limits, establish shooting hours and prohibit the transport of live wild hogs, except as provided by area specific rule. Non-protected mammals will be legal to take during any season that allows the take of game mammals, except as provided by area specific rule. Firearms and guns may be possessed throughout the year provided they are securely encased in a vehicle, vessel, camper or tent during periods when the take of wildlife with a gun is prohibited.
- Due of Comment: 1/25/2008
- Water Management Districts
- Southwest Florida Water Management District
- Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission
- Freshwater Fish and Wildlife
- Public Service Commission
- Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission
- Freshwater Fish and Wildlife
- The purpose of the proposed rule changes are to: clarify prohibition of gun or firearm possession on 38 Fish Management Areas, standardize cast net use in all Fish Orlando! Fish Management Areas and remove lakes Lorna Doone, Richmond, Dot and Kirkman Pond from the Fish Orlando! Fish Management Program; to use Executive Order to change dates the Joe Budd Fish Management Area is open to fishing; to increase ability to add designated entry points, change name and fishing access requirements of two lakes, eliminate the check-in requirements for alligator hunters, redefine location of possession and discharge of firearms, and redefine dog possession on Teneroc Fish Management Area. The effect would be to enable the agency to better manage fisheries resources.
- Due of Comment: 1/25/2008
- The purpose of the proposed rule repeal is to delete Wild Hog Area general regulation rules as part of a suite of rule change proposals to change the way wild hogs are managed. The effect would be a simplified set of regulations which treat wild hogs as wildlife. This suite of proposed rules would allow wild hogs to be taken on private land with no size and no bag limits throughout the year. In addition, it would remove the game status of wild hogs statewide and allow wild hogs to be managed by area-specific rules on public hunting lands.
- Due of Comment: 1/25/2008
- The purpose of the proposed rule is to clarify the use of cast net in taking freshwater fish. Cast nets with mesh not greater than 1 inch stretched may be used statewide to take non-game fish less than eight inches (8'') total length and golden shiners of any size, unless specifically prohibited; cast nets of any size may be used for taking of non-game fish of any size in South, Northeast, and Southwest Regions and Citrus County with some specific exceptions. The effect would be to simplify rule for greater public understanding and enable the agency to better manage fisheries resources.
- Due of Comment: 1/25/2008
- The purpose of the proposed rule is to have commercial fishing devices permanently and legibly marked with the owners name address while being fished or possessed in or upon waters of the state. The effect would be to enable the agency to better manage fish and wildlife resources.
- Due of Comment: 1/25/2008
- The purpose of the proposed rule is to have commercial fishing devices permanently and legibly marked with the owners name address while being fished or possessed in or upon waters of the state. The effect would be to enable the agency to better manage fish and wildlife resources.
- Due of Comment: 1/25/2008
- The purpose of the proposed rule is to establish an 18 minimum length limit on black bass on Lake Okeechobee, establish a 10 minimum length limit on black crappie on Lake Okeechobee, clarify Lake Okeechobee freshwater fisheries regulation boundaries, and establish an 18 minimum length limit on black bass on Lake Trafford. The effect would be to enable the agency to better manage fisheries resources.
- Due of Comment: 1/25/2008
- The purpose of the proposed rule amendment is to revise regulations prohibiting the possession of guns while chasing fox or bobcat with dogs. The effect of the proposed rule changes is an opportunity for FWC to proactively change its rules to better reflect the intent of the Florida legislature, who has made it clear that state agencies should not restrict the legal possession of firearms.
- Due of Comment: 1/25/2008
- The purpose of the proposed rule amendment is to allow landowners to deal with nuisance wildlife issues involving racoons. The effect of the proposed rule change will be to allow persons to transport nuisance raccoons for the purpose of euthanasia.
- Due of Comment: 1/25/2008
- Department of Health
- Board of Orthotists and Prosthetists
- Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission
- Freshwater Fish and Wildlife
- Department of Health
- Board of Orthotists and Prosthetists
- Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission
- Freshwater Fish and Wildlife
- Department of Health
- Division of Children's Medical Services
- Department of Elder Affairs
- Department of Financial Services
- Division of State Fire Marshal
- Department of Community Affairs
- Division of Housing and Community Development
- Department of Health
- Department of Business and Professional Regulation
- Board of Accountancy
- Division of Hotels and Restaurants
- Florida Housing Finance Corporation
3. Notices of Changes, Corrections and Withdrawals
- Florida Housing Finance Corporation
- Department of Environmental Protection
4. Emergency Rules
- Department of the Lottery
5. Petitions and Dispositions Regarding Rule Variance or Waiver
- Department of Health
- Department of State
- Division of Library and Information Services
- Department of Business and Professional Regulation
- Division of Hotels and Restaurants
- Florida Housing Finance Corporation
- Department of Business and Professional Regulation
- Division of Hotels and Restaurants
- Department of State
- Division of Library and Information Services
- Water Management Districts
- South Florida Water Management District
- The SFWMD Governing Board issued an Order Granting Waiver under Section 120.542, Fla. Stat. (SFWMD 2007-874-DAO-ROW), on December 13, 2007, to the City of North Miami Beach. The petition for waiver was received by the SFWMD on September 24, 2007. Notice of receipt of the petition requesting the waiver was published in the Florida Administrative Weekly, Vol. 33, No. 42, on October 19, 2007. No public comment was received. This Order provides a waiver for the proposed removal and replacement of existing guardrail within the north and south rights of way of C-9 at the N.E. 15th Avenue bridge under a Modification to Right of Way Occupancy Permit Number 1561; Section 17, Township 52 South, Range 42 East, Miami-Dade County. Specifically, the Order grants a waiver of Rules 40E-6.011(4) & (6), Fla. Admin. Code, which governs the placement of above-ground permanent and semi-permanent encroachments within Works or Lands of the District. Generally, the Order sets forth the basis of the Governing Board decision to grant the waiver, as follows: 1) the granting of this waiver will not interfere with the District's ability to perform necessary construction, alteration, operation and routine maintenance activities; and 2) the Order granting a waiver from the subject rule would prevent the Petitioner from suffering a substantial hardship.
- The SFWMD Governing Board issued an Order Granting Waiver under Section 120.542, Fla. Stat. (SFWMD 2007-873-DAO-ROW), on December 13, 2007, to Olimpia T. Ruiz. The petition for waiver was received by the SFWMD on November 8, 2007. Notice of receipt of the petition requesting the waiver was published in the Florida Administrative Weekly, Vol. 33, No. 47, on November 23, 2007. An amended petition was received by the SFWMD on November 19, 2007. Notice of receipt of the amended petition was published in the Florida Administrative Weekly, Vol. 33, No. 49, on December 7, 2007. No public comment was received. This Order provides a waiver to allow a proposed fence enclosure encroaching 2’ – 3’ and an existing concrete air conditioner slab encroaching 0.5’ within the north right of way of C-4 adjacent to 651 S.W. 130th Avenue in Sweetwater Estates under Right of Way Occupancy Permit Number 13203; Section 2, Township 54 South, Range 39 East, Miami-Dade County. Specifically, the Order grants a waiver of Rules 40E-6.011(4) & (6), Fla. Admin. Code, which governs the placement of permanent and semi-permanent encroachments within Works or Lands of the District. Generally, the Order sets forth the basis of the Governing Board decision to grant the waiver, as follows: 1) the granting of this waiver will not significantly interfere with the District's current ability to perform necessary construction, alteration, operation and routine maintenance activities; and 2) the Order granting a waiver from the subject rule is based upon principles of fairness.
- The SFWMD Governing Board issued an Order Granting Waiver under Section 120.542, Fla. Stat. (SFWMD 2007-875-DAO-ROW), on December 13, 2007, to Broward County Water and Wastewater Services. The petition for waiver was received by the SFWMD on March 1, 2007. Notice of receipt of the petition requesting the waiver was published in the Florida Administrative Weekly, Vol. 33, No. 11, on March 16, 2007. No public comment was received. This Order provides a waiver for existing storm water drainage pipes and 8” water main and proposed storm water drainage pipes, a 10” sewer line, buried lift station, regulatory street signs, sidewalk and curb and gutter sections, removal of trees and a proposed guardrail within the north right of way of the North New River Canal beginning just west of S.W. 44th Avenue easterly to S.W. 41st Avenue under Right of Way Occupancy Permit Number 13195; Section 13, Township 50 South, Range 41 East, Broward County. Specifically, the Order grants a waiver of Rules 40E-6.011(4) & (6), Fla. Admin. Code, which governs the placement of permanent and semi-permanent encroachments within Works or Lands of the District. Generally, the Order sets forth the basis of the Governing Board decision to grant the waiver, as follows: 1) the granting of this waiver will not significantly interfere with the District's current ability to perform necessary construction, alteration, operation and routine maintenance activities; and 2) the Order granting a waiver from the subject rule would prevent the Petitioner from suffering a substantial hardship.
- Department of Health
- Florida Housing Finance Corporation
- Departmental
- Waiver of 67-48.004(1)(a), Forida Administrative Code from St. Giles Manor, Ltd. (“Petition”). The Petition is seeking a waiver of the requirement for a change in ownership structure.
- Variance of 67-21.018(4)(f), Florida Administrative Code from Eastridge Partners, Ltd. (“Petition”). The Petition is seeking a variance of the requirement from the Rule to allow for a five-year period of interest only payments, followed by an amortization period for the remaining life of the refunding bonds.
- Variance of 67-21.006(2) and Part III A.3.b. and 4 of the Universal Instructions, Florida Administrative Code from The Landings at Carver Park, LLLP (“Petition”). The Petition is seeking a variance of the requirement that buildings within a multifamily residential rental property have at least five dwelling units.
- Variance of 67-21.008(2)(b), Florida Administrative Code from Lamson Avenue Apartments, Ltd. (“Petition”). The Petition is seeking a variance of the requirement from the Rule which mandates that each recipient of a mortgage loan shall provide for a fully amortized payment of the loan beginning on the earlier of 36 months after closing, or stabilized occupancy or conversion to permanent financing pursuant to the loan documents.
- Variance of 67-48.002(83) and 67-48, Florida Administrative Code from Pebble Hill Estates Limited Partnership (“Petition”). The Petition is seeking a variance to return housing credit allocation and request an immediate allocation of 2008 housing credits.
6. Notices of Meetings, Workshops and Public Hearings
- Other Agencies and Organizations
- Department of Education
- Regional Planning Councils
- Southwest Florida Regional Planning Council
- Agency for Health Care Administration
- Departmental
- This is a meeting of the State Consumer Health Information and Policy Advisory Council Health Care Facilities Technical Workgroup 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.; Tuesday, January 15, 2007, 10:00 am; Agency for Health Care Administration, Conference Room “C”, 2727 Mahan Drive, Tallahassee, Florida. Any person interested in participating by telephone may dial (713) 481-0090/Pass Code: 9701442#. If you have any difficulty accessing the teleconference, please call the Florida Center’s main number at (850) 922-5771.
- Agency for Health Care Administration, Conference Room “C”, 2727 Mahan Drive, Tallahassee, Florida. Any person interested in participating by telephone may dial (713) 481-0090/Pass Code: 9701442#. If you have any difficulty accessing the teleconference, please call the Florida Center’s main number at (850) 922-5771.
- This is a meeting of the State Consumer Health Information and Policy Advisory Council Health Care Facility Website/Ambulatory Surgery Data Technical Workgroup 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.; Tuesday, January 15, 2008, 10:00 am; Agency for Health Care Administration, Conference Room “C”, 2727 Mahan Drive, Tallahassee, Florida. Any person interested in participating by telephone may dial (713) 481-0090/Pass Code: 9701442#. If you have any difficulty accessing the teleconference, please call the Florida Center’s main number at (850) 922-5771.
- Agency for Health Care Administration, Conference Room “C”, 2727 Mahan Drive, Tallahassee, Florida. Any person interested in participating by telephone may dial (713) 481-0090/Pass Code: 9701442#. If you have any difficulty accessing the teleconference, please call the Florida Center’s main number at (850) 922-5771.
- Department of Children and Families
- Family Safety and Preservation Program
- Florida Commission on Offender Review
- Departmental
- Regularly scheduled meeting for all Parole, Conditional Release, Conditional Medical Release, Addiction Recovery and Control Release matters as well as other Commission business.
; Wednesday, January 30, 2008, 9 a.m.; Florida Parole Commission, 2601 Blair Stone Road, Bldg C, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-2450
- Florida Parole Commission, 2601 Blair Stone Road, Bldg C, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-2450
- Department of Citrus
- Departmental
- The council will meet to hear reports on mechanical harvesting, robotics and CMNP registration, and to discuss any other matters which might relate to this council.; Tuesday, January 15, 2008, 10:00 a.m.; Florida's Natural Grove House, 20160 Highway 27, Lake Wales, FL 33853
- Florida's Natural Grove House, 20160 Highway 27, Lake Wales, FL 33853
- Department of Business and Professional Regulation
- Construction Industry Licensing Board
- Other Agencies and Organizations
- Citizens Property Insurance Corporation
- Department of Health
- Division of Children's Medical Services
- The Florida KidCare Coordinating Council, an advisory body appointed by the Florida Department of Health, will meet on Monday, January 14, 2008, 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. in Tallahassee to discuss Florida KidCare, the state children’s health insurance program. The Council is charged with making recommendations to the Department, the Governor and the Legislature, as well as other state government groups about possible changes and adjustments to the Florida KidCare Program which may result in recommendations for legislative action, state agency rule change, federal agency rule or policy change, or Congressional action.; January 14, 2008
1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.; Betty Easley Conference Center
Capital Circle Office Center
4075 Esplanade Way, Room # 152
Tallahassee, FL 32399-0950
- Betty Easley Conference Center
Capital Circle Office Center
4075 Esplanade Way, Room # 152
Tallahassee, FL 32399-0950
- Department of Citrus
- Departmental
- The Commission will convene for the purpose of standing committee meetings and the regular monthly 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, and other matters addressed during monthly meetings of the Commission. The Commission may also go into closed session pursuant to the provisions of Section 286.011(8), F.S., to discuss Citrosuco, et al v. Department of Citrus, et al. The parties attending the closed session will be Benny W. Albritton, Jr., Robert M. Behr, Wesley W. Brumback, Michael L. Carrere, E. Stanley Carter, W. Cody Estes, Sr., Michael W. Haycock, Virginia S. Pena, Steven M. Smith, George H. Streetman, Michael O. Taylor, David P. Wheeler, Ken Keck, Executive Director, Hank B. Campbell, Esq., and Edwin A. Scales, III, Esq.; Wednesday, January 16, 2008, 9:00 a.m.; Florida Department of Citrus, 1115 East Memorial Blvd., Lakeland, Florida.
- Florida Department of Citrus, 1115 East Memorial Blvd., Lakeland, Florida.
- Regional Utility Authorities
- Tampa Bay Water - A Regional Water Supply Authority
- Other Agencies and Organizations
- Governor's Commission on Disabilities
- The Committee is meeting to fulfill the mandate of Executive Order 07-148.; January 8, 2007 from 10:00 am - 3:00 pm; 4030 Esplanade Way, Room 301, Tallahassee, Florida
- 4030 Esplanade Way, Room 301, Tallahassee, Florida
- The Committee is meeting to fulfill the mandate of Executive Order 07-148.; January 15, 2007 from 1:00-4:00 pm; 4030 Esplanade Way, Room 301, Tallahassee, Florida
- 4030 Esplanade Way, Room 301, Tallahassee, Florida
- Sunshine State Governmental Financing Commission
- Board of Directors Meeting; Friday, January 11, 2008 at 11:00 A.M.; 11th Floor Conference Room, Palm Beach County Governmental Center, 301 North Olive Avenue, West Palm Beach, Florida
- 11th Floor Conference Room, Palm Beach County Governmental Center, 301 North Olive Avenue, West Palm Beach, Florida
- Department of Education
- Florida School for the Deaf and the Blind
- Regional Utility Authorities
- Withlacoochee Regional Water Supply Authority
- To conduct regular business of the Authority.; Wednesday, January 16, 2008 at 4:30 p.m.; Sumter County Government Annex, 910 North Main Street, Room 142, Bushnell, FL 33513
- Sumter County Government Annex, 910 North Main Street, Room 142, Bushnell, FL 33513
- Regional Planning Councils
- Withlacoochee Regional Planning Council
- To conduct the regular business of the Council including the Regional Report and Recommendations for Lake Hideaway DRI.; Thursday, January 17, 2008, 7:00 p.m.; Withlacoochee Regional Planning Council, 1241 S. W. 10th Street, Ocala, FL 34471-0323
- Withlacoochee Regional Planning Council, 1241 S. W. 10th Street, Ocala, FL 34471-0323
- Chairman report, Committee updates, and other organizational matters regarding the committees.; Training Subcommittee, Wednesday, January 16, 2008, 9:30 a.m.
Local Emergency Planning Committee, Wednesday, January 16, 2008, 10:30 a.m.; Ocala Regional Medical Center, 1431 SW First Avenue, Ocala, Florida 34474
Community Medical Building, Classrooms A & B
- Ocala Regional Medical Center, 1431 SW First Avenue, Ocala, Florida 34474
Community Medical Building, Classrooms A & B
- Regional Transportation Authorities
- South Florida Regional Transportation Authority
- Department of Business and Professional Regulation
- Florida Mobile Home Relocation Corporation
- Other Agencies and Organizations
- Citizens Property Insurance Corporation
- Department of Education
- Departmental
- For consumer input on the effectiveness of services provided by the Florida Division of Blind Services in assisting individuals with visual impairments achieving employment and independence under Title I of the Rehab Act.; Thursday, January 17, 2008
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM; Holiday Inn West Conference Center
7417 Newberry Road
Gainesville, FL 32605
- Holiday Inn West Conference Center
7417 Newberry Road
Gainesville, FL 32605
- Quarterly meeting of the Florida Rehabilitation Council f/t Blind.; Friday, January 18, 2008 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday, January 19, 2008 8:30 AM - 12:00 PM; Holiday Inn West Conference Center
7417 Newberry Road
Gainesville, FL 32605
- Holiday Inn West Conference Center
7417 Newberry Road
Gainesville, FL 32605
- Other Agencies and Organizations
- Duval Soil and Water Conservation District
- Department of Education
- State Board of Education
- Bylaws and Draft of annual report. In addition, district leaders, businesses with programs currently in other states and researchers on digital divide topics will be present for discussion.
; Friday, January 25, 2008, 12:30-4:00 pm
; Orange County Convention Center, Room S329, Orlando, FL
- Orange County Convention Center, Room S329, Orlando, FL
- Departmental
- Quarterly Board Meeting; January 10, 2008 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM; Blind Services Foundation, 4700 Millenia Boulevard, Suite 175, Orlando, Florida 32839, Telephone (407) 210-6607
- Blind Services Foundation, 4700 Millenia Boulevard, Suite 175, Orlando, Florida 32839, Telephone (407) 210-6607
- Department of Transportation
- Departmental
- Florida Government in the Sunshine Review.; January 17, 2008, 4:00 p.m. - until completion of business.; Hilton in the Walt Disney World Resort, 1751 Hotel Plaza Boulevard, Salon II, Lake Buena Vista, Florida.
- Hilton in the Walt Disney World Resort, 1751 Hotel Plaza Boulevard, Salon II, Lake Buena Vista, Florida.
- Florida Transportation Commission/TEAMFL Joint Meeting.; January 18, 2008, 9:00 a.m. until noon.; Hilton in the Walt Disney World Resort, 1751 Hotel Plaza Boulevard, Grand Foyer, Lake Buena Vista, Florida.
- Hilton in the Walt Disney World Resort, 1751 Hotel Plaza Boulevard, Grand Foyer, Lake Buena Vista, Florida.
- Department of Health
- Departmental
- Continued discussion of issues relating to correctional health care in the Florida Department of Corrections.; January 17, 2008, 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.; 1(888) 808-6959 (Toll Free), Conference Code: 2454583, 4030 Esplanade Way, 2nd Floor, Room 258, Tallahassee, FL 32399-1732
- 1(888) 808-6959 (Toll Free), Conference Code: 2454583, 4030 Esplanade Way, 2nd Floor, Room 258, Tallahassee, FL 32399-1732
- Department of Children and Families
- Regional Planning Councils
- Southwest Florida Regional Planning Council
- Water Management Districts
- Southwest Florida Water Management District
- Discussion of Task Force business for the Citrus County Task Force of The Citrus/Hernando Waterways Restoration Council.; Monday, January 14, 2008 at 3:00 p.m.; Lecanto Government Building, 3600 West Sovereign Path, Room 166, Lecanto, Florida 34461
- Lecanto Government Building, 3600 West Sovereign Path, Room 166, Lecanto, Florida 34461
- Regional Planning Councils
- Southwest Florida Regional Planning Council
- Public Service Commission
- Departmental
- DOCKET NO. 070293-SU - Application for increase in wastewater rates in Monre County by K W Resort Utilities Corp.
The purpose of this prehearing conference is to: (1) simplify the issues; (2) identify the positions of the parties on the issues; (3) consider the possibility of obtaining admissions of fact and of documents which will avoid unnecessary proof; (4) identify exhibits; (5) establish an order of witnesses; and (6) consider such other matters as may aid in the disposition of the action.
Emergency Cancellation of Customer Meeting
If a named storm or other disaster requires cancellation of the meeting, Commission staff will attempt to give timely direct notice to the parties. Notice of cancellation of the meeting will also be provided on the Commission's website (http://www.psc.state.fl.us/) under the Hot Topics link found on the home page. Cancellation can also be confirmed by calling the Office of the General Counsel at (850) 413-6199.; THURSDAY, JANUARY 24, 2008 at 9:30 AM; Room 148, Betty Easley Conference Center, 4075 Esplanade Way, Tallahassee, Florida
- Room 148, Betty Easley Conference Center, 4075 Esplanade Way, Tallahassee, Florida
- Department of Business and Professional Regulation
- Board of Landscape Architecture
- Department of Transportation
- Departmental
- REVISED - This hearing 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 220440-1-32-01, otherwise known as US 98 (SR 30). The limits of the project corridor are from Bayshore Road to Portside Drive, Gulf Breeze, Santa Rosa County, Florida.
Anyone needing project or public hearing information, translation services (free of charge), or special accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 should write the address given below or call telephone number (850) 638-0250. Special accommodation requests under the Americans with Disabilities Act or translation services should be made at least seven (7) days prior to the public hearing.
; January 15, 2008, from 5:00 p.m. until 6:30 p.m.; Community Life Center, United Methodist Church, 4115 Southside Drive, Gulf Breeze
- Community Life Center, United Methodist Church, 4115 Southside Drive, Gulf Breeze
- Department of Business and Professional Regulation
- Board of Pilot Commissioners
- Department of Children and Families
- Regional Planning Councils
- West Florida Regional Planning Council
- Department of Corrections
- Departmental
- This a regularly scheduled meeting of the Region XVI Training Council, under the authority of the Florida Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission. The primary business of the meeting will be to discuss training and budget issues.; January 16, 2008, 10:00 a.m.; Florida Department of Corrections Headquarters Building, 2601 Blair Stone Road, Tallahassee, Florida, 2nd Floor-Building B, Classroom B
- Florida Department of Corrections Headquarters Building, 2601 Blair Stone Road, Tallahassee, Florida, 2nd Floor-Building B, Classroom B
- Public Service Commission
- Departmental
- To permit parties to present testimony and exhibits relative to the , and for such other purposes as the Commission may deem appropriate. All witnesses shall be subject to cross-examination at the conclusion of their testimony on the issues identified by the parties at the prehearing conference held on . The proceedings will be governed by the provisions of Chapter 120, F.S., and Chapter 25-28, F.A.C. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, persons needing a special accommodation at this conference should contact the Office of Commission Clerk no later than 48 hours prior to the conference at (850) 413-6770 or via 1-800-955-8770 (Voice) or 1-800-955-8771 (TDD) Florida Relay Service. Assistive Listening Devices are available at the Office of Commission Clerk, Betty Easley Conference Center, Room 110.
; Tuesday and Wednesday, January 22 and 23, 2008, at 9:30 A.M.
; 148 Betty Easley Conference Center, Joseph P. Cresse Hearing Room 148, 4075 Esplanade Way, Tallahassee, Florida
- 148 Betty Easley Conference Center, Joseph P. Cresse Hearing Room 148, 4075 Esplanade Way, Tallahassee, Florida
- Other Agencies and Organizations
- Volunteer Florida Foundation
- Departmental
- 2008 regular board meeting schedule; January 10, 2008 – 6:00 pm unless otherwise set by the Board
January 24, 2008 – 6:00 pm unless otherwise set by the Board
February 14, 2008 - 6:00 pm unless otherwise set by the Board
February 28, 2008 - 6:00 pm unless otherwise set by the Board
March 13, 2008 - 6:00 pm unless otherwise set by the Board
March 27, 2008 - 6:00 pm unless otherwise set by the Board
April 10, 2008 - 6:00 pm unless otherwise set by the Board
April 24, 2008 - 6:00 pm unless otherwise set by the Board
May 22, 2008 - 6:00 pm unless otherwise set by the Board
June 26, 2008 - 6:00 pm unless otherwise set by the Board
July 24, 2008 - 6:00 pm unless otherwise set by the Board
August 28, 2008 - 6:00 pm unless otherwise set by the Board
September 25, 2008 - 6:00 pm unless otherwise set by the Board
; 1313 First Avenue SE, Steinhatchee, Florida 32359
- 1313 First Avenue SE, Steinhatchee, Florida 32359
- Department of Health
- Board of Chiropractic Medicine
- General board business.; Friday, February 8, 2008, commencing at 8:30 a.m., also will be held by telephone conference call if necessary.; Marriott Jacksonville, 4670 Salisbury Road, Jacksonville, Florida 32256 (904) 296-2222.
- Marriott Jacksonville, 4670 Salisbury Road, Jacksonville, Florida 32256 (904) 296-2222.
- Board of Medicine
- Other Agencies and Organizations
- Southwest Florida Library Network
- Department of Health
- State Board of Administration
- Departmental
- Scope of the project engagement, request for quotes, selection of a firm, as well as address other general business of the Audit Committee.
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the SBA will make appropriate arrangements for anyone who needs special accommodations to attend the meeting. Please call James Linn at (850) 488-4406.; Tuesday, January 8, 2008, at 9:00 A.M.
Thursday, January 10, 2008, at 9:00 A.M.
Friday, January 11, 2008, at 9:00 A.M.
Tuesday, January 15, 2008, at 9:00 A.M.
; Hermitage Room, Plaza Level, Hermitage Centre, 1801 Hermitage Boulevard, Tallahassee, FL 32308.
Gold Coast Room, 5th Floor, Hermitage Centre, 1801 Hermitage Boulevard, Tallahassee, FL 32308
- Hermitage Room, Plaza Level, Hermitage Centre, 1801 Hermitage Boulevard, Tallahassee, FL 32308.
Gold Coast Room, 5th Floor, Hermitage Centre, 1801 Hermitage Boulevard, Tallahassee, FL 32308
- Department of Health
- Department of Transportation
- Departmental
- The Strategic Aggregates Review Task Force, recently formed by the Florida Legislature under CS/CS/HB 985, will hold the third in a series of public meetings to discuss improvements in policy and public investment as it relates to the availability of construction aggregate materials and related mining/land use practices in the State of Florida. Verbal and written comments may be provided at the informational meeting or sent by mail to Christine McDonald, Public Information Officer, at 5007 N.E. 39th Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32609 or via the web at http://www.dot.state.fl.us/statematerialsoffice/administration/resources/library/issues-trends/aggtaskforce/contactus.html.; January 16, 2008, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; Embassy Suites Jacksonville - Baymeadows, 9300 Baymeadows Road, Jacksonville FL 32256
- Embassy Suites Jacksonville - Baymeadows, 9300 Baymeadows Road, Jacksonville FL 32256
- The Strategic Aggregates Review Task Force, recently formed by the Florida Legislature under CS/CS/HB 985, will hold the third in a series of public meetings to discuss improvements in policy and public investment as it relates to the availability of construction aggregate materials and related mining/land use practices in the State of Florida. Verbal and written comments may be provided at the informational meeting or sent by mail to Christine McDonald, Public Information Officer, at 5007 N.E. 39th Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32609 or via the web at http://www.dot.state.fl.us/statematerialsoffice/administration/resources/library/issues-trends/aggtaskforce/contactus.html.; January 15, 2008, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; Embassy Suites Jacksonville - Baymeadows, 9300 Baymeadows Road, Jacksonville FL 32256
- Embassy Suites Jacksonville - Baymeadows, 9300 Baymeadows Road, Jacksonville FL 32256
- State Board of Administration
- Departmental
- To discuss the responses received concerning the above ITN and to select finalist respondents for oral presentations, if necessary, and further consideration.
; Tuesday, January 22, 2008
9:00 a.m. – until the conclusion of business; Hermitage Room (1st Floor), 1801 Hermitage Blvd., Tallahassee, Florida
- Hermitage Room (1st Floor), 1801 Hermitage Blvd., Tallahassee, Florida
- Department of Business and Professional Regulation
- Board of Veterinary Medicine
- Department of Revenue
- Property Tax Oversight Program
- Discuss and develop the administrative structure for potential implementation of chapter 2007-339, Laws of Florida, relating to: 1) the $25,000 tangible personal property exemption; 2) the transfer of Save Our Homes assessment differences to new homesteads (“portability”); 3) the $25,000 increase in the homestead exemption for non-school tax levies; 4) the assessment increase limitation on nonhomestead properties; and 5) changes to the data and the record layout property appraisers are required to report to the Department of Revenue each year. The Department is considering the adoption of emergency rules for these five issues. This notice is part of the agency’s effort to adopt the emergency rules in conformity with the reasonableness procedures set forth in ss. 120.536(1) and 120.54(4), Florida Statutes. In anticipation of implementing Chapter 2007-339, Laws of Florida, emergency rules are being considered under ss. 120.536(1) and 120.54(4), Florida Statutes, for the purpose of making necessary changes and preparations so that forms, methods, and data records, electronic or otherwise, are ready and in place if sections 3 through 9 and sections 10, 12 and 14 of Chapter 2007-339, Laws of Florida, become law. This public workshop will be held to review the current drafts of rules, forms and procedures, methods, and data records, and to receive input on best practices from the public and industry.; Tuesday January 22, 2008, 10:30 a.m.; R.A. Gray Building, Heritage Hall (Auditorium), 500 S. Bronough St., Tallahassee, Florida
- R.A. Gray Building, Heritage Hall (Auditorium), 500 S. Bronough St., Tallahassee, Florida
- Department of Legal Affairs
7. Notices of Petitions and Dispositions Regarding Declaratory Stat
- Department of Financial Services
- Division of State Fire Marshal
- Department of Elder Affairs
- Division of Statewide Community Based Services
- Department of Financial Services
- Division of State Fire Marshal
8. Notices Regarding Bids, Proposals and Purchasing
- Department of Education
- Other Agencies and Organizations
- Regional Planning Councils
- Northeast Florida Regional Planning Council
9. Miscellaneous
- Department of Environmental Protection
- Department of Financial Services
- Division of Funeral, Cemetery, and Consumer Services
- Department of Environmental Protection
- Public Service Commission
- Department of Environmental Protection
- Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles
- Division of Motor Vehicles
- Department of Financial Services
- FSC - Financial Institution Regulation