1. Notices of Development of Proposed Rules and Negotiated Rulemaking
- Department of Health
- Department of Business and Professional Regulation
- Department of Health
- Board of Osteopathic Medicine
- Executive Office of the Governor
- Office of Tourism, Trade and Economic Development
- Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission
- Departmental
- Marine Fisheries
- Department of Financial Services
- Division of Workers' Compensation
- Department of Health
- Division of Medical Quality Assurance
- Agency for Health Care Administration
- Health Facility and Agency Licensing
- Department of Financial Services
- Division of State Fire Marshal
- The purposes of this rule workshop are twofold.
(1) To implement, interpret, and clarify the requirements and purposes of listing a product containing two or more components by a nationally recognized testing laboratory under Section 633.065, Florida Statutes, and (2) to adopt, revise, and clarify standards for tagging fire extinguishers and preengineered systems, as required by Section 633.065, Florida Statutes, and Rule 69A-21.303, Florida Administrative Code. The Division of State Fire Marshal provides the following information as background for these workshops.
(1) Questions have arisen concerning the effect of the listing by a nationally recognized testing laboratory required by Section 633.065, Florida Statutes, such as Underwriter’s Laboratories, with respect to preengineered systems, and whether that statute requires that the entire preengineered system be listed for the purposes for which it is intended to be used, or if it is sufficient that all the component parts of the product are listed, regardless of the use for which the product is placed in service. These questions have been presented most often in the context of specific kinds of restaurant tables, commonly referred to as “hibachi downdraft tables,” that permit cooking at the table and that have a system of downward ducts or pipes which propels the steam, smoke, and grease laden vapors down under the floor and out of the building through the flooring and/or walls, but which do not contain any type of hood fire extinguishment system.
(2) Fire extinguishers and preengineered systems are treated differently under Section 633.065, Florida Statutes. Questions have arisen concerning the effect of placing a tag on a fire extinguisher as opposed to placing a tag on a preengineered system, and what in addition, if anything, may be required if a preengineered system is non-compliant. This rule workshop is for the Bureau of Fire Prevention to receive comments and suggestions from the fire extinguisher and preengineered system industries, the restaurant industry, and firesafety enforcement officials (local authorities having jurisdiction) concerning the practices and procedures now in use, the preferred method(s) of handling non-compliant fire extinguishers and preengineered systems, and the expertise and opinions of those who will be substantially affected by any new rule or rule amendment. The Bureau of Fire Prevention is also seeking guidance from the persons named above and any other substantially affected persons on proposed definitions including, but not limited to a definition for the phrase, “complete in detail,” as used in Section 633.065, Florida Statutes.
- Florida Housing Finance Corporation
- Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
- Regional Planning Councils
- East Central Florida Regional Planning Council
- Department of Corrections
- Water Management Districts
- Southwest Florida Water Management District
- Department of Business and Professional Regulation
- Division of Pari-Mutuel Wagering
2. Proposed Rules
- Department of Business and Professional Regulation
- Board of Employee Leasing Companies
- Department of Health
- Department of Financial Services
- OIR – Insurance Regulation
- Office of Financial Regulation
- Department of Health
- Department of Financial Services
- Division of Workers' Compensation
- Rule Chapter 69L-56, F.A.C., is being amended to incorporate by reference the revised Florida Division of Workers’ Compensation Proof of Coverage (POC) Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) Implementation Manual and the International Association of Industrial Accident Boards and Commission (IAIABC) EDI Implementation Guide for Proof of Coverage using the revised Release 2.1 national standard, and to modify transmission filing requirements to allow for daily receipt/processing of electronic POC files by the Division. Rule Chapter 69L-56, F.A.C., also creates filing requirements of insurers to electronically submit by specified time periods, claims information otherwise reported on Forms DFS-F2-DWC-1, DFS-F2-DWC-12, DFS-F2-DWC-13, DFS-F2-DWC-4, and DFS-F2-DWC-49 adopted in Rule Chapter 69L-3, F.A.C., plus certain electronic changes and cancellation notices for which there are currently no form equivalents promulgated by rule. The rule also incorporates by reference the Florida Division of Workers’ Compensation Claims EDI Release 3 Implementation Manual and the IAIABC Claims EDI Implementation Guide for Release 3.
- Due of Comment: 11/17/2006
- To delete class code 5536 "Heating and Air Conditioning Duct Work – Shop and Outside – and Drivers", class code 6003 " Pile Driving" and class code 6005 "Jetty or Breakwater Construction – All Operations to Completion and Drivers" from the rule as those class codes have been discontinued in the Florida Contracting Classification Premium Adjustment Program, and published in the Florida exception pages of the National Council on Compensation Insurance, Inc.(NCCI) Basic Manual (October 2005 edition). To include class code 6004 "Land Pile Driving" and class code 6006F "Marine Pile Driving, Dock & Seawall, Jetty or Breakwater, Dike or Revetment Construction - All Operations to Completion & Drivers" in the rule as those class codes have been included in the classification codes and descriptions that are specified in the Florida Contracting Classification Premium Adjustment Program, and published in the Florida exception pages of the National Council on Compensation Insurance, Inc.(NCCI) Basic Manual (October 2005 edition).
- Due of Comment: 11/17/2006
- Department of Corrections
- Department of Business and Professional Regulation
- Division of Hotels and Restaurants
- Department of Health
- School Psychology
- Council of Licensed Midwifery
- Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission
- Vessel Registration and Boating Safety
- Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles
- Division of Driver Licenses
- The purpose of the proposed rule action is to amend the current rule to reflect the 2006 revision to section 322.2615 Florida Statute, Suspension of license; right to review. This rule chapter sets forth the standards for proceedings relating to the review of a suspension or disqualification of a person’s driving privilege pursuant to sections 322.2615, 322.2616, or 322.64, F.S. Currently a law enforcement officer or correctional officer shall, on behalf of the department, suspend the driving privilege of a person who has been arrested by a law enforcement officer for a violation of Section 316.193, F.S., relating to unlawful blood-alcohol level or breath-alcohol level, or of a person who has refused to submit to a breath, urine, or blood test authorized by Section 316.1932, F.S. The changes reflected in the 2006 revision to section 322.2165, Florida Statute, provide for further separation of the suspension of the driving privilege and the criminal charge for a violation of Section 316.193, F.S., Driving Under the Influence (DUI). These changes make the suspension purely an administrative function pursuant to Section 322.2615 F.S. The lawful arrest for the criminal charge for DUI is no longer an issue to be considered at a review hearing conducted pursuant to Section 322.2615 F.S. The changes allows for the crash report to be submitted into evidence for the hearing officer consideration when making their decision and hearing officers are only authorized to issue subpoenas to officers and witnesses identified in particular documents submitted pursuant to Section 322.2615(2) F.S. In addition a law enforcement agency may appeal any decision of the department invalidating a suspension by a petition for writ of certiorari.
- Due of Comment: 11/17/2006
3. Notices of Changes, Corrections and Withdrawals
- Department of Environmental Protection
- Departmental
- Definitions, Exceedances of Aquatic Life-Based Water Quality Criteria, Primary Contact and Recreation Use Support, Fish and Shellfish Consumption Use Support, Drinking Water Use Support and Protection of Human Health, Exceedances of Aquatic Life-Based Water Quality Criteria, Interpretation of Narrative Nutrient Criteria, Primary Contact and Recreation Use Support, Fish and Shellfish Consumption Use Support, Drinking Water Use Support and Protection of Human Health, Delisting Procedure
- Department of Health
- Board of Nursing Home Administrators
- Department of Financial Services
- OIR – Insurance Regulation
- Department of Corrections
- Department of Health
4. Emergency Rules
- Department of the Lottery
5. Petitions and Dispositions Regarding Rule Variance or Waiver
- Department of Business and Professional Regulation
- Water Management Districts
- St. Johns River Water Management District
- Granting Variance under Section 120.542, F.S. (SJRWMD FOR# 2006-68), to Palm Vista Preserve, LLC (Petitioner). The Petition for Variance was received by SJRWMD on June 9, 2006. Notice of receipt of the petition requesting the variance was published in the Florida Administrative Weekly, Vol. 32, No. 26 on June 30, 2006. No public comment was received. This order provides a temporary variance from Rule 40C-41.063(1)(c)1 of the Florida Administrative Code and Section 11.1.3 of the Applicant's Handbook: Management and Storage of Surface Waters (February 1, 2005). These rules provide in pertinent part that a surface water management system may not result in an increase in the amount of water being diverted from the Upper St. Johns River Hydrologic Basin to intercoastal receiving waters. Generally, the Order sets forth the basis of the Governing Board's decision to grant the variance as follows: 1) requiring Petitioner to comply with these rules onsite would create a technological hardship, and 2) Petitioner's financial contribution to the C-1 Rediversion Project or an Alternative Rediversion Project will accomplish the purpose of Chapter 373 of the Florida Statutes to prevent harm to the water resources, by facilitating the project's implementation. The C-1 Rediversion Project is a restoration project designed to allow water that would be diverted from the St. Johns River to coastal receiving waters by the Melbourne Tillman Water Control District canal system to drain once again to the St. Johns River.
- The St. Johns River Water Management District (SJRWMD) Governing Board hereby gives notice that on October 10, 2006, it issued a Final Order Granting Variance under Section 120.542, F.S. (SJRWMD FOR# 2006-15), to Gulfstream Partners, Inc. (Petitioner). The Petition for Variance was received by SJRWMD on January 19, 2006. Notice of receipt of the petition requesting the variance was published in the Florida Administrative Weekly, Vol. 32, No. 5 on February 3, 2006. No public comment was received. This order provides a temporary variance from Rule 40C-41.063(1)(c)1 of the Florida Administrative Code and Section 11.1.3 of the Applicant's Handbook: Management and Storage of Surface Waters (February 1, 2005). These rules provide in pertinent part that a surface water management system may not result in an increase in the amount of water being diverted from the Upper St. Johns River Hydrologic Basin to intercoastal receiving waters. Generally, the Order sets forth the basis of the Governing Board's decision to grant the variance as follows: 1) requiring Petitioner to comply with these rules onsite would create a technological hardship, and 2) Petitioner's financial contribution to the C-1 Rediversion Project or an Alternative Rediversion Project will accomplish the purpose of Chapter 373 of the Florida Statutes to prevent harm to the water resources, by facilitating the project's implementation. The C-1 Rediversion Project is a restoration project designed to allow water that would be diverted from the St. Johns River to coastal receiving waters by the Melbourne Tillman Water Control District canal system to drain once again to the St. Johns River.
- Department of Business and Professional Regulation
- Division of Professions
- variance or waiver of subsection 61H1-31.001(10), Florida Administrative Code, and the requirement that a licensee pay a $50.00 delinquency fee for submitting a CPE reporting form after July 15th of the licensee’s reestablishment period. Petitioner is also seeking a variance or waiver of paragraph 61H1-33.003(1)(b), F.A.C., and the requirement that a licensee completes an additional 8 hours of continuing education in Accounting and Auditing subjects for not meeting the deadline for obtaining the required continuing education hours by June 30th of the licensee’s reestablishment period.
- William Harmon, seeking a variance or waiver of paragraph 61H1-27.002(2)(a), Florida Administrative Code, and the requirement that an applicant for licensure must hold a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university with an additional 30 semester or 45 quarter hours in excess of those required for the degree, and that 36 semester or 54 quarter hours earned must be accounting education above the elementary level to include coverage of auditing, cost and marginal accounting, financial accounting, accounting information systems, and taxation.
- Mark Krpan, seeking a variance or waiver of subsection 61H1-31.001(10), Florida Administrative Code, and the requirement that a licensee pay a $50.00 delinquency fee for submitting a CPE reporting form after July 15th of the licensee’s reestablishment period. Petitioner is also seeking a variance or waiver of paragraph 61H1-33-003(1)(b), F.A.C., and the requirement that a licensee completes an additional 8 hours of continuing education in Accounting and Auditing subjects for not meeting the deadline for obtaining the required continuing education hours by June 30th of the licensee’s reestablishment period.
- Water Management Districts
- South Florida Water Management District
- Granting Waiver under Section 120.542, Fla. Stat. (SFWMD 2006-147-DAO-ROW), on October 12, 2006, to Palm Beach County Water Utilities Department. The petition for waiver was received by the SFWMD on August 3, 2006. Notice of receipt of the petition requesting the waiver was published in the F.A.W., Vol. 32, No. 33, on August 18, 2006. No public comment was received. This Order provides a waiver of the District’s criteria for the proposed installation of a subaqueous force main and water main transmission line crossing C-18W at the Mecca Farms Property, then becoming buried, and parallel run installations within the north right of way of C-18W running northeasterly and exiting the District’s right of way at the Beeline Highway (S.R. 710); S28,32,33/T43S/R42E, Palm Beach County. Specifically, the Order grants a waiver from paragraph 40E-6.221(2)(j), Fla. Admin. Code, and the Basis of Review for Use or Occupancy of the Works or Lands of the District Permit Applications within the South Florida Water Management District, incorporated by reference in subsection 40E-6.091(1), Fla. Admin. Code, which governs the use of the District’s rights of way for transmission lines and requires applicants to acquire their own right of way for such installations 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 facilities will not significantly interfere with the SFWMD’s ability to perform necessary construction, alteration, operation and maintenance activities; and 2) the Order granting a waiver from the subject rule would prevent Palm Beach County Water Utilities Department from suffering a substantial hardship.
- Granting Waiver under Section 120.542, Fla. Stat. (SFWMD 2006-148-DAO-ROW), on October 12, 2006, to Gregory S. Sembler, General Partner of Sembler Family Partnership #42 Ltd. The petition for waiver was received by the SFWMD on August 6, 2006. Notice of receipt of the petition requesting the waiver was published in the F.A.W. Vol. 32, No. 34 on August 25, 2006. No public comment was received. This Order provides a waiver of the District’s criteria to allow an existing temporary culvert bridge crossing the Henderson Creek Canal at Rattlesnake Hammock Road to remain and a waiver of the District’s Rule requiring payment of an Application Processing Fee associated with the review and consideration of the issuance of a Right of Way Occupancy Permit; S23/T50S/R26E, Collier County. Specifically, the Order grants a waiver from subsection 40E-6.091(1), Fla. Admin. Code, and the Basis of Review for Use or Occupancy of the Works or Lands of the District Permit Applications within the South Florida Water Management District, incorporated by reference in subsection 40E-6.091(1), Fla. Admin. Code, which governs the payment of Application Processing Fees associated with the review of Applications for issuance of Right of Way Occupancy Permits 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 facilities will not significantly interfere with the SFWMD’s ability to perform necessary construction, alteration, operation and maintenance activities; and 2) the Order granting a waiver from the subject rule would prevent Gregory S. Sembler from suffering a substantial hardship.
- waiver from Florida Department of Transportation, Application No. 06-0922-2M, for utilization of Works or Lands of the District known as the C-12 Canal, Broward County, for minor encroachments that weave in and out of the District’s north right of way of C-12 beginning east of SR7 to N. W. 34th Avenue consisting of portions of an existing guardrailing with the placement of a proposed handrail, installation of a sidewalk with an aluminum pedestrian handrail, small portion of a concrete barrier wall as well as the replacement of the guardrailing at the District’s S-33 water control access opening; Sections 6, 31, Township 49, 50S, Range 42E. The petition seeks relief from subsections 40E-6.011(4) and (6), Fla. Admin. Code, which governs the placement of permanent and/or semi-permanent above ground structures within 40' of the top of the canal bank within Works or Lands of the District.
- Department of Business and Professional Regulation
- Division of Hotels and Restaurants
- Emergency Variance from Rule 2000.7a, ASME A18.1, 1999 edition, as adopted by Chapter 3001.2, 2004 Florida Building Code, limiting travel to 12 feet. The petition was received from Johnny Lamkin of Schindler Elevator on behalf of Faith Lutheran Church in Eustis, Florida (Petition VW 2006-254).
- Emergency Variance for subsection 61C-4.010(7), Florida Administrative Code, from Brothers and Sisters Barbeque Restaurant located in Winter Garden. The above referenced F.A.C. states …each public food service establishment shall maintain a minimum of one public bathroom for each sex, properly designated…. They are requesting a variance to not add an additional bathroom facility for customer use and have a seating capacity of thirty-two (32).
This variance was approved October 10, 2006, and is contingent upon the Petitioner ensuring the public bathroom inside Brothers and Sisters Barbeque Restaurant is functional, has hot and cold running water at all times, provided with soap and an approved method to dry hands, and kept in a clean and sanitary manner. Seating shall not exceed thirty-two (32) which includes inside and outside seating. Any violation of the variance is the equivalent of a violation of the Rule and may result in a rescission of the variance, and subject the Petitioner to disciplinary sanctions as enumerated in Section 509.261, Florida Statutes.
- Department of Health
- Board of Medicine
- Board of Opticianry
6. Notices of Meetings, Workshops and Public Hearings
- Department of Environmental Protection
- Departmental
- The Upper Ocklawaha River Basin TMDL Working Group was formed to provide a forum for stakeholders to discuss issues related to the Upper Ocklawaha River Basin TMDLs, including development, allocation, and implementation of the TMDLs. The focus of the meeting will be a discussion of the portions of the Upper Ocklawaha Basin Management Action Plan proposed for adoption by Secretarial Order.; November 9, 2006, 9:00 a.m.
; Leesburg Community Building, 109 E Dixie Ave., Leesburg, FL 34748.
- Leesburg Community Building, 109 E Dixie Ave., Leesburg, FL 34748.
- A public meeting to discuss the implementation of the Statewide Invasive Species Management Plan for Florida, a comprehensive plan that coordinates the responsibilities of the state agencies to manage and prevent biological invasions.; November 15, 2006, 10:00 a.m. - completion of business; Department of Environmental Protection, 3900 Commonwealth Blvd., Carr Building, Room 170, Tallahassee, FL
- Department of Environmental Protection, 3900 Commonwealth Blvd., Carr Building, Room 170, Tallahassee, FL
- Florida Land and Water Adjudicatory Commission
- Departmental
- This meeting is a regularly scheduled Cabinet meeting. The Florida Land and Water Adjudicatory Commission will consider adoption of an amendment to Rule 42LL-1.002, Boundary. The amendment to Rule 42LL-1.002, which addresses the boundary of the Tomoka Community Development District, was published in the F.A.W. on September 8, 2006 (Vol. 32, No. 36).; November 14, 2006, 9:00 a.m.; Cabinet Meeting Room (Room LL-03), The Capitol, Tallahassee, Florida
- Cabinet Meeting Room (Room LL-03), The Capitol, Tallahassee, Florida
- Department of Environmental Protection
- Departmental
- Nature and Heritage tourism opportunities along the Suwannee River Wilderness Trail.; November 8, 2006, 10:00 a.m.; Hart Springs, 4240 SW 86th Ave., Bell FL 32619
- Hart Springs, 4240 SW 86th Ave., Bell FL 32619
- Meeting Cancelled presentation and discussion of the proposed land management plan for Topsail Hill Preserve State Park with the public; CANCELLED November 8, 2006 at 7:00 p.m. (CT); CANCELLED Walton County Public Library, 336 Greenway Trail, Santa Rosa Beach, Florida
- CANCELLED Walton County Public Library, 336 Greenway Trail, Santa Rosa Beach, Florida
- MEETING CANCELLED Discussion of the Topsail Hill Preserve State Park proposed land management plan with the Advisory Group Members.; CANCELLED November 9, 2006 at 9:00 a.m. (CT); CANCELLED Walton County Public Library, 336 Greenway Trail, Santa Rosa Beach, Florida
- CANCELLED Walton County Public Library, 336 Greenway Trail, Santa Rosa Beach, Florida
- Board of Trustees of The Internal Improvement Trust Fund
- Departmental
- The Acquisition and Restoration Council, established pursuant to Section 259.035, Florida Statutes, will take testimony from members of the public on all Florida Forever land acquisition projects and new proposals.; November 8, 2006, 6:00 p.m.; Suwannee River Water Management District, Suwanne Room, 9225 County Road 49, Live Oak, Florida
- Suwannee River Water Management District, Suwanne Room, 9225 County Road 49, Live Oak, Florida
- Department of Financial Services
- OIR – Insurance Regulation
- Department of Health
- Board of Pharmacy
- Division of Family Health Services
- Draft language will be developed for the pedigree paper requirements for prescription medical device convenience kits that contain prescription drugs.
; November 16, 2006, 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.; Betty Easley Conference Center, 4075 Esplanade Way, Room 148, Tallahassee, FL 32399
- Betty Easley Conference Center, 4075 Esplanade Way, Room 148, Tallahassee, FL 32399
- Department of Financial Services
- OIR – Insurance Regulation
- The Hanover American Insurance Company, The Hanover Insurance Company and Massachusetts Bay Insurance Company have requested a 68.8% average statewide rate increase with regard to its homeowners policies. The requested rate increase is not uniform and some areas are subject to a higher rate increase than other areas.
Florida law allows the Office of Insurance Regulation to hold a public hearing for any purpose within the scope of the Insurance Code deemed to be necessary. Input from interested parties will be received at this public hearing. If you are unable to attend this public hearing, please forward your comments to ratehearings@fldfs.com. The subject line of your e-mail should read “Hanover Filing.”; November 9, 2006, 1:00 p.m.; 401 Senate Office Building, Tallahassee, Florida (adjacent to The Capitol).
- 401 Senate Office Building, Tallahassee, Florida (adjacent to The Capitol).
- St. Johns Insurance Company has requested a 22.4% average statewide rate increase with regard to its homeowners policies. The requested rate increase is not uniform and some areas are subject to a higher rate increase than other areas.
Florida law allows the Office of Insurance Regulation to hold a public hearing for any purpose within the scope of the Insurance Code deemed to be necessary. Input from interested parties will be received at this public hearing. If you are unable to attend this public hearing, please forward your comments to ratehearings@fldfs.com. The subject line of your e-mail should read “St. Johns Filing.”; November 9, 2006, 10:00 a.m.; 401 Senate Office Building, Tallahassee, Florida (adjacent to The Capitol).
- 401 Senate Office Building, Tallahassee, Florida (adjacent to The Capitol).
- Executive Office of the Governor
- Departmental
- Regular scheduled meeting of the Governor and Cabinet
The State Board of Administration will take action on matters duly presented on its agenda, which may include such matters as Executive Director’s reports; approval of fiscal sufficiency of state bond issues; approval of sale of local bonds at an interest rate in excess of statutory interest rate limitation; report on investment performance; designation of banks as depositories for state funds; adoption of rules and regulations; investment of state funds pursuant to Chapter 215, F.S.; and consideration of other matters within its authority pursuant to Chapters 215 and 344, F.S., and Section 16 of Article IX of the Florida Constitution of 1885, as continued by subsection 9(c) of Article XII of the Florida Constitution of 1968. The Division of Bond Finance of the State Board of Administration will take action on matters duly presented on its agenda, which will deal with the issuance of State bonds, arbitrage compliance and related matters.
The Financial Services Commission will take action on matters duly presented on its agenda which may include, but not be limited to, matters relating to rulemaking for all activities concerning insurers and other risk bearing entities, including licensing, rates, policy forms, market conduct, claims, adjusters, issuance of certificates of authority, solvency, viatical settlements, premium financing, and administrative supervision, as provided under the Insurance Code or Chapter 636, F.S., and for all activities relating to the regulation of banks, credit unions, other financial institutions, finance companies, and the securities industry.
The Department of Veterans’ Affairs will take action on matters duly presented on its agenda which may include the administration of the Department as well as actions taken to further the Department’s mission of providing assistance to veterans and their dependents, pursuant to Section 292.05, F.S.
The Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles will take action on matters duly presented on its agenda, which may include such matters as approval of agency policies, taking agency action with regard to administrative procedure matters, and considering other matters within its authority pursuant to Florida Statutes.
The Department of Law Enforcement will take action on matters duly presented on its agenda which may include but not be limited to such matters as transfer of agency funds or positions, formulation of Departmental Rules, administrative procedure matters, submittal of reports as required, enter into contracts as authorized and to consider other matters within its authority pursuant to Chapters 20, 23, 120 and 943, F.S.
The Department of Revenue will act on matters duly presented on its agenda which may include approval of rules, legislative concept proposals, contracts over $100,000, Departmental budgets, taking final action on formal and informal hearings under Chapter 120, F.S., and consideration of other matters within its authority.
The Department of Education will finalize agency action on the business of the Florida Department of Education.
The Administration Commission will take action on matters duly presented on its agenda which may include such matters as to create or transfer agency funds or positions, approve Career Service rules, administrative procedure matters, environmental matters arising under Chapter 380, F.S., comprehensive planning issues pursuant to Section 163.3184, F.S., determine sheriffs’ budget matters, and consider other matters within its authority pursuant to Chapters 110, 215 and 216, F.S.
The Florida Land and Water Adjudicatory Commission will take action on matters duly presented on its agenda including appeals of local government development orders in areas of critical state concern or of developments of regional impact under Section 380.07, F.S.; and review of water management matters under Chapter 373, F.S. The Commission will also review Department of Environmental Protection’s rules and orders which, prior to July 1, 1993, the Governor and Cabinet, sitting as the head of the Department of Natural Resources, had authority to issue or promulgate.
The Board of Trustees of the Internal Improvement Trust Fund will take action on matters duly presented on its agenda which may include such matters as mineral leases or sales, state or sovereign land leases, sales, exchanges, dedications, and easements, Conservation and Recreation Lands (CARL) and other land purchases; land planning matters and other matters within its authority. Additionally, the Board will take action on matters presented by the Marine Fisheries Commission as set forth in Sections 370.025, 370.026 and 370.027, F.S., and matters pertaining to the Office of Greenways Management, the Office responsible for the management of lands which formerly fell within the Cross Florida Barge Canal project corridor.
The Department of Environmental Protection, while not a Cabinet agency, will present for consideration on its agenda those matters required by law to be reviewed by the Governor and Cabinet and those pertaining to the siting of power plants, electric and natural gas transmission lines and hazardous waste facilities; coastal zone management consistency and standards adopted by the Environmental Regulation Commission.; November 14, 2006, 9:00 a.m.; Cabinet Meeting Room, Lower Level, The Capitol, Tallahassee, Florida
- Cabinet Meeting Room, Lower Level, The Capitol, Tallahassee, Florida
- Department of State
- Division of Historical Resources
- General business meeting.; Thursday, November 14, 2006, 10:00 a.m.; The Grove, 100 East 1st Avenue, Tallahassee, Florida
- The Grove, 100 East 1st Avenue, Tallahassee, Florida
- General business meeting and to review Florida National Register Nomination Proposals.; Thursday, November 30, 2006, 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.; Omni Jacksonville Hotel, Pensacola Room, 245 Water Street, Jacksonville, Florida 32202
- Omni Jacksonville Hotel, Pensacola Room, 245 Water Street, Jacksonville, Florida 32202
- Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
- Division of Agricultural Environmental Services
- To discuss revisions to the Wood-Destroying Organisms (WDO) form.; November 16, 2006, 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 Noon; Mid-Florida Research and Education Center, 2725 Binion Road, Apopka, FL, (407)884-2034
- Mid-Florida Research and Education Center, 2725 Binion Road, Apopka, FL, (407)884-2034
- Division of Marketing and Development
- Board Meeting. The purpose of this meeting is to conduct the general business of the Florida Tropical Fruit Advisory Council.; Thursday, November 9, 2006, 10:00 a.m.; Miami-Dade Extension Office, 18710 S. W. 288 Street, Homestead, FL 33030
- Miami-Dade Extension Office, 18710 S. W. 288 Street, Homestead, FL 33030
- General meeting to review, discuss, and establish approval on research pre-proposals for calendar year for 2007-2008, and discussion of general council issues.; Thursday November 16, 2006, 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 Noon; Sebring Agri-Civic Center, 4509 George Blvd., Sebring, FL 33875
- Sebring Agri-Civic Center, 4509 George Blvd., Sebring, FL 33875
- To conduct general business of the Florida Agriculture Center and Horse Park Authority, Inc.; November 16, 2006, 3:00 p.m.; Florida Horse Park, 11008 S. Highway 475, Ocala, FL 34480
- Florida Horse Park, 11008 S. Highway 475, Ocala, FL 34480
- Division of Aquaculture
- To discuss issues affecting the growth of aquaculture in Florida.; Monday, November 13, 2006, 1:00 p.m.; Division of Aquaculture Conference Room, 1203 Governor’s Square Boulevard, Fifth Floor, Tallahassee, FL 32301
- Division of Aquaculture Conference Room, 1203 Governor’s Square Boulevard, Fifth Floor, Tallahassee, FL 32301
- Department of Education
- Education Practices Commission
- The Hearing Panel of the Education Practices Commission will consider final agency action in matters dealing with the disciplining of certified educators.
If a person decides to appeal any decision made by the Commission with respect to any matter considered at this hearing, he or she will need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceeding is made. The record will include the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based.; A Teacher Hearing Panel, November 3, 2006, 9:00 a.m.; Embassy Suites Tampa Airport/Westshore, 555 North Westshore Boulevard, Tampa, Florida 33609, (813)875-1555
- Embassy Suites Tampa Airport/Westshore, 555 North Westshore Boulevard, Tampa, Florida 33609, (813)875-1555
- University of West Florida
- A follow-up to the FPAN Board of Director’s meeting held on October 27, 2006, to discuss additional consideration for proposals for Regional Centers. Should all business be concluded on October 27, 2006, then this conference call will be cancelled.; Tuesday, November 7, 2006, 9:00 a.m. (CST) – 11:00 a.m. approximately; The public may join the conference call by dialing from any telephone. The phone number and access code needed to join the conference call may be obtained by contacting: Cheryl Phelps, Office Administrator, FPAN: Phone (850)595-0050, Fax (850)595-0052; Email cphelps@uwf.edu
- The public may join the conference call by dialing from any telephone. The phone number and access code needed to join the conference call may be obtained by contacting: Cheryl Phelps, Office Administrator, FPAN: Phone (850)595-0050, Fax (850)595-0052; Email cphelps@uwf.edu
- Commission for Independent Education
- The Florida Schools of Excellence Commission will be holding a conference call Executive Director Search Sub-Committee Meeting to discuss requirements of the vacant Executive Director position.
Special Accommodations: Persons with disabilities who require assistance to participate in these hearings are requested to contact: Office of Independent Education and Parental Choice, 325 West Gaines Street, Suite 522, Tallahassee, Florida 32399 or by phone at (850)245-0502.; November 7, 2006, 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.; Conference Call: (850)488-7483, Suncom 278-4783
- Conference Call: (850)488-7483, Suncom 278-4783
- Per Section 1002.335(3)(c), Florida Statutes. The Florida Schools of Excellence Commission shall meet each month at the call of the chair. Agenda is forthcoming.
Special Accommodations: Persons with disabilities who require assistance to participate in these hearings are requested to contact: Office of Independent Education and Parental Choice, 325 West Gaines Street, Suite 522, Tallahassee, Florida 32399 or by phone at (850)245-0502.; November 9, 2006, 10:00 a.m. – until completion; Committee Meeting Room 301, Senate Building, Tallahassee, Florida
- Committee Meeting Room 301, Senate Building, Tallahassee, Florida
- Division of Florida Colleges
- College operational matters.
Copies of the agenda will be available for inspection on and after Tuesday, October 31, 2006 and copies will be provided upon written request and the payment of approved duplicating charges.
Any person wishing to address agenda items will be provided an opportunity to do so by appearing before the Board at the meeting.
All objections to this notice or the propriety of the scheduled public meeting should be filed in writing with the College President, Florida Community College at Jacksonville on or before November 7, 2006. All legal issues should be brought to the College’s attention and an attempt made to resolve them prior to the public meeting.
Any person wishing to appeal a decision made by the Board with respect to any matter considered at this meeting will need a record of the proceeding for such an appeal and may, therefore, need to ensure that a verbatim record is made.
Board will hold informal meetings
DATES AND TIME: Through the months of October and November 2006, each Thursday, 12:00 Noon – 4:00 p.m.
PLACE: Donald T. Martin Center for College Services, Room 462
GENERAL SUBJECT MATTER TO BE CONSIDERED: For the purpose of discussing College business as appropriate.
FCCJ does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age or disability in employment or the provision of services and is an equal access/equal opportunity/affirmative action college. If special accommodations are required, please advise human resources 24 hours in advance of the meeting.; STRATEGIC CONVERSATION
November 7, 2006, 12:00 Noon – 2:00 p.m.
PLACE: Advanced Technology Center, Room T-140, 401 West State Street, Jacksonville, Florida 32202
GENERAL SUBJECT MATTER TO BE CONSIDERED: Joint meeting with Duval County School Board to discuss educational matters of interest to both boards.
REGULAR MONTHLY BOARD MEETING
DATE AND TIME: November 7, 2006, 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
PLACE: Donald T. Martin Center for College Services, Room 451, 501 West State Street, Jacksonville, Florida 32202
GENERAL SUBJECT MATTER TO BE CONSIDERED: Regular meeting.
DISCUSSION OF COLLEGE OPERATIONAL MATTERS, TIME PERMITTING
DATE AND TIME: November 7, 2006, 3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.; Donald T. Martin Center for College Services, Room 462, 501 West State Street, Jacksonville, Florida 32202
- Donald T. Martin Center for College Services, Room 462, 501 West State Street, Jacksonville, Florida 32202
- Department of Community Affairs
- Division of Community Planning
- This will be the seventh meeting of the Century Commission. The members will continue to discuss the Commission’s statutory role, including how to address the impacts of population growth during the next 25-50 years.; Sunday, November 12, 2006, 5:00 p.m. through Monday, November 13, 2006, 4:00 p.m.; The Holiday Inn Select, 316 W. Tennessee Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32301
- The Holiday Inn Select, 316 W. Tennessee Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32301
- Department of Transportation
- Departmental
- Lake City Hearing: Specific notice is provided to the Gainesville Metropolitan Transportation Planning Organization (MTPO) and the County Commissions for Dixie, Levy, Gilchrist, Bradford, Alachua, Columbia and Union counties serving the MPO for the respective counties.
The proposed improvements have been developed in accordance with the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and the Civil Rights Act of 1968. Under Title VI and Title VIII of the United States Civil Rights Act and person(s) or beneficiary who believes they have been subjected to discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability or familial status may file a written complaint to the Department of Transportation’s Equal Opportunity Office in Tallahassee or contact the District Title VI and Title VIII Coordinator in Lake City. Assistance for disabled persons may be arranged by contacting Mr. Bill Henderson, District Planning and Environmental Manager, Lake City District Office at 1(800)749-2967 at least ten (10) days in advance of the Public Hearings.
Central Office: Florida Department of Transportation, Equal Opportunity Office, 605 Suwannee Street, MS 65, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0450.
District Office: Florida Department of Transportation, District Two, Title VI and Title VIII Coordinator, 1109 South Marion Avenue, MS 2016, Lake City, Florida 32025-8574.
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 2007-2008 through 2011-2012, and to consider the necessity of making any changes to the Program.
Written comments from the Commissions and other interested parties will be received by the Department at the Public Hearings and within ten days thereafter. Comments should be addressed to: Mr. Charles W. Baldwin, P.E., District Secretary, Florida Department of Transportation, District Two, 1109 South Marion Avenue, Lake City, Florida 32025-5874, Telephone 1(800)749-2967.; Tuesday, November 28, 2006, 5:30 p.m.
PLACE: Suwannee River Water Management District, Board Room #103, 9225 County Road 49, Live Oak, Florida
GENERAL SUBJECT MATTER TO BE CONSIDERED: Live Oak Hearing: Specific notice is provided to the County Commissioners for Taylor, Lafayette, Madison, Hamilton, and Suwannee counties serving as MPO for their respective counties.
DATE AND TIME: Monday, December 4, 2006, 5:30 p.m.
PLACE: FDOT Jacksonville Urban Office, Training Facility, 2198 Edison Avenue, Jacksonville, Florida
GENERAL SUBJECT MATTER TO BE CONSIDERED: Jacksonville Hearing: Specific notice is provided to the First Coast Metropolitan Planning Organization (FCMPO) and the County Commissions for Putnam, St. Johns, Nassau, Baker, Clay, and Duval counties serving as MPO for their respective counties.
DATE AND TIME: Tuesday, December 5, 2006, 5:30 p.m.; FDOT Lake City District Office, Madison Room, 1109 South Marion Avenue, Lake City, Florida
- FDOT Lake City District Office, Madison Room, 1109 South Marion Avenue, Lake City, Florida
- Commercial Motor Vehicle Review Board
- This is a monthly meeting of the Commercial Motor Vehicle Review Board for the purpose of reviewing penalties imposed upon any vehicle or person under the provisions of Chapter 316, Florida Statutes, relating to weights imposed on the highway by the axles and wheels of motor vehicles, to special fuel and motor fuel tax compliance, or to violations of safety regulations.
Any person aggrieved by the imposition of a civil penalty pursuant to Sections 316.3025 or 316.550, Florida Statutes, may apply to the Commercial Motor Vehicle Review Board for a modification, cancellation, or revocation of the penalty.; November 9, 2006, 8:30 a.m.; Best Western All Suites Busch Gardens, 3001 University Center Drive, Tampa, Florida
- Best Western All Suites Busch Gardens, 3001 University Center Drive, Tampa, Florida
- Department of Citrus
- Departmental
- There will be a meeting to discuss its purpose, structure, scope, and responsibilities as an advisory committee to the Florida Citrus Commission. The current reporting process will also be discussed. The Committee will also discuss any other issues that may properly come before the Committee.
In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, any person requiring special accommodations to participate in this meeting is asked to advise the Department at least 48 hours before the meeting by contacting Mr. Bill Jones at the above address or by telephone at (863)499-2500.; Thursday, November 9, 2006, 1:30 p.m.; Florida Department of Citrus, 1115 East Memorial Blvd., Lakeland, FL
- Florida Department of Citrus, 1115 East Memorial Blvd., Lakeland, FL
- Public Service Commission
- Departmental
- Florida Public Service Commission will conduct two public hearings in the service territory of Embarq Florida, Inc. to elicit public testimony regarding the company’s petition seeking recovery of its 2005 Tropical System Related Costs and Expenses pursuant to Section 364.051(4), Florida Statutes. (Docket No. 060644-TL). Public testimony will be received relating to the factors outlined in Section 364.051(4), Florida Statutes, which the Commission must consider in making its decision in this matter; Thursday, November 16, 2006, 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. (EST); School Board of Lee County, Board Room, Dr. James A. Adams Public Education Center, 2055 Central Avenue, Ft. Myers, Florida
DATE AND TIME: Wednesday, December 13, 2006, 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. (CST)
PLACE: Ft. Walton Beach City Hall, City Commission Chambers, 107 Miracle Strip Parkway, S. W., Ft. Walton Beach, Florida
- School Board of Lee County, Board Room, Dr. James A. Adams Public Education Center, 2055 Central Avenue, Ft. Myers, Florida
DATE AND TIME: Wednesday, December 13, 2006, 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. (CST)
PLACE: Ft. Walton Beach City Hall, City Commission Chambers, 107 Miracle Strip Parkway, S. W., Ft. Walton Beach, Florida
- To take final action on Docket No. 060672-EI.; Tuesday, November 21, 2006, Agenda Conference begins at 9:30 a.m., although the time at which this item will be heard cannot be determined at this time; Commission Hearing Room 148, Betty Easley Conference Center, 4075 Esplanade Way, Tallahassee, Florida 32301
- Commission Hearing Room 148, Betty Easley Conference Center, 4075 Esplanade Way, Tallahassee, Florida 32301
- Regional Planning Councils
- Central Florida Regional Planning Council
- Regular Monthly Meeting of the Council and the Executive Committee.; Wednesday, November 8, 2006, 9:30 a.m.; Four Points by Sheraton Sebring, Chateau Elan, 150 Midway Drive, Sebring, Florida
- Four Points by Sheraton Sebring, Chateau Elan, 150 Midway Drive, Sebring, Florida
- Regular Bi-Monthly Meeting of the LEPC, and Special Sub-Committees, and to discuss the provisions of the Emergency Planning and Community Right To Know Law (EPCRA).; Wednesday, November 8, 2006, 9:30 a.m.; Highlands County Agricultural Extension Building, Conf. Rm. 2. 4509 West George Boulevard, Sebring, Florida 33875
- Highlands County Agricultural Extension Building, Conf. Rm. 2. 4509 West George Boulevard, Sebring, Florida 33875
- Water Management Districts
- Suwannee River Water Management District
- Continuation of District Programs Workshop.; November 16, 2006, 8:30 a.m.
PLACE: Lafayette County Commission Room, 2nd Floor, Lafayette County Courthouse, Corner of Fletcher and Maine, Mayo, FL
GENERAL SUBJECT MATTER TO BE CONSIDERED: Board Meeting. To consider District business, and conduct public hearings on regulatory and land acquisition matters. Public hearing in accordance with Section 373.59, F.S., concerning the proposed conveyance of 157 acres +/- to the United States Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, to be acquired with WSA Mitigation Funds as an addition to the Osceola National Forest in Columbia County.
DATE AND TIME: November 16, 2006, 2:30 p.m.
PLACE: Fiddler’s Restaurant, 1306 S. E. Riverside Drive, Steinhatchee, FL
GENERAL SUBJECT MATTER TO BE CONSIDERED: District Programs Workshop.
DATE AND TIME: November 17, 2006, 8:30 a.m.; Fiddler’s Restaurant, 1306 S.E. Riverside Drive, Steinhatchee, FL
- Fiddler’s Restaurant, 1306 S.E. Riverside Drive, Steinhatchee, FL
- Southwest Florida Water Management District
- Recognize community and youth water resources education project winners.; Friday, November 3, 2006, 8:00 a.m.
MANATEE CHAMBER WATER ALTERNATIVES COMMITTEE
PLACE: Manatee Chamber Building, 222 – 10th Street, West, Bradenton, Florida
GENERAL SUBJECT MATTER TO BE CONSIDERED: Consider Committee business.
SUNCOAST PARKWAY’S SCENIC HIGHWAY DEDICATION
DATE AND TIME: Friday, November 3, 2006, 1:00 p.m.
PLACE: Anderson Snow Sports Complex, 1360 Anderson Snow Road, Spring Hill, Florida
GENERAL SUBJECT MATTER TO BE CONSIDERED: Dedication ceremony.
PARTNERS IN WATERSHED EDUCATION AWARDS
DATE AND TIME: Wednesday, November 8, 2006, 11:30 a.m.; Magnolia Building, Mirror Lake Complex, 702 S. Orange Street, Lakeland, Florida
- Magnolia Building, Mirror Lake Complex, 702 S. Orange Street, Lakeland, Florida
- South Florida Water Management District
- Closed door attorney-client session pursuant to Fla. Stat. Section 286.011(8)(2005) to discuss strategy related to litigation expenditures in United States of America v. South Florida Water Management District, et al. United States District Court, Southern District of Florida, Case No. 88-1886-CIV-Moreno. The subject matter shall be confined to the pending litigation.
ATTENDEES: Governing Board Members I. Bague, M. Burt-Stewart, A. Carlson, M. Collins, N. Gutiérrez, L. Lindahl, K. McCarty, H. Thornton; Executive Director C. Wehle; District attorneys S. Wood, S. Echemendia, S. Glazier, S. Nall, G. Miller and K. Burns.; Wednesday, November 8, 2006, 9:00 a.m. – completed; Thursday, November 9, 2006, 9:00 a.m. – completed; The Ocean Reef Club, 35 Ocean Reef Drive, Kay Largo, Florida 33037 (All or part of this meeting may be conducted as a teleconference in order to permit maximum participation of Governing Board members)
- The Ocean Reef Club, 35 Ocean Reef Drive, Kay Largo, Florida 33037 (All or part of this meeting may be conducted as a teleconference in order to permit maximum participation of Governing Board members)
- Closed door attorney-client session pursuant to Fla. Stat. Section 286.011(8)(2005) to discuss strategy related to litigation expenditures in Friends of the Everglades, Inc. and Fishermen Against Destruction of the Environment, Inc. v. South Florida Water Management District, et al., United States District Court, Southern District of Florida, Case No. 02-80309-CV-Altonaga/Turnoff; Miccosukee Tribe of Indians of Florida v. South Florida Water Management District, et al., United States District Court, Southern District of Florida, Case No. 98-6056-CIV-Lenard/Klein; and Friends of the Everglades v. South Florida Water Management District, United States District Court, Southern District of Florida, Case No. 98-6057-CIV-Lenard/Klein. The subject matter shall be confined to the pending litigation.
ATTENDEES: Governing Board Members I. Bague, M. Burt-Stewart, A. Carlson, M. Collins, N. Gutiérrez, L. Lindahl, K. McCarty, H. Thornton; Executive Director C. Wehle; District attorneys S. Wood, S. Echemendia, S. Glazier, S. Nall, G. Miller, J. Nutt, E. Artau, M. Compagno.; Wednesday, November 8, 2006, 9:00 a.m. – completed; Thursday, November 9, 2006, 9:00 a.m. – completed; The Ocean Reef Club, 35 Ocean Reef Drive, Key Largo, Florida 33037 (All or part of this meeting may be conducted as a teleconference in order to permit maximum participation of Governing Board members)
- The Ocean Reef Club, 35 Ocean Reef Drive, Key Largo, Florida 33037 (All or part of this meeting may be conducted as a teleconference in order to permit maximum participation of Governing Board members)
- Closed door attorney-client session pursuant to Fla. Stat. Section 286.011(8)(2005) to discuss strategy related to litigation expenditures in Tohopekaliga Water Authority v. St. Johns River Water Management District and Orange County Utilities Division, St. Johns River Water Management District, CUP No. 3317. The subject matter shall be confined to the pending litigation.
ATTENDEES: Governing Board Members I. Bague, M. Burt-Stewart, A. Carlson, M. Collins, N. Gutiérrez, L. Lindahl, K. McCarty, H. Thornton, M. Wade; Executive Director C. Wehle; District attorneys S. Wood, S. Echemendia, S. Nall, S. Glazier, G. Miller, B. Ross, C. Ross, S. Menton.; Wednesday, November 8, 2006, 9:00 a.m. – completed; Thursday, November 9, 2006, 9:00 a.m. – completed; The Ocean Reef Club, 35 Ocean Reef Drive, Key Largo, Florida 33037 (All or part of this meeting may be conducted as a teleconference in order to permit maximum participation of Governing Board members)
- The Ocean Reef Club, 35 Ocean Reef Drive, Key Largo, Florida 33037 (All or part of this meeting may be conducted as a teleconference in order to permit maximum participation of Governing Board members)
- Special meeting of the Everglades Technical Oversight Committee (TOC).; Tuesday, November 14, 2006, 10:00 a.m.; The South Florida Water Management Headquarters, Building B-1, Auditorium, 3301 Gun Club Road, West Palm Beach, Florida 33406
- The South Florida Water Management Headquarters, Building B-1, Auditorium, 3301 Gun Club Road, West Palm Beach, Florida 33406
- Governing Board Workshop, and Regular Governing Board Meeting to discuss and consider District business, including regulatory and non-regulatory matters. Governing Board action may be taken at either the Workshop or Regular Governing Board meeting.
All or part of these meetings may be conducted as a teleconference in order to permit maximum participation of Governing Board members.; Wednesday, November 8, 2006, 2:00 p.m.; Thursday, November 9, 2006, 9:00 a.m. The meetings will end on each day upon completion of the business determined by the Governing Board to be addressed on that particular day.; Ocean Reef Club, North Ballroom, 35 Ocean Reef Drive, Key Largo, Florida 33037
- Ocean Reef Club, North Ballroom, 35 Ocean Reef Drive, Key Largo, Florida 33037
- Commission for the Transportation Disadvantaged
- Departmental
- To conduct Commission business.; Thursday, November 16, 2006, 9:00 a.m.
PLACE: Rosen Centre Hotel, 9840 International Drive, Orlando, Florida 32819, (407)996-9840. Conference Call Numbers: (850)414-1710, Suncom 994-1710
Finance Committee Meeting
DATE AND TIME: Friday, November 17, 2006, 9:00 a.m.; Rosen Centre Hotel, 9840 International Drive, Orlando, Florida 32819, (407)996-9840. Conference Call Numbers: (850)487-8783, Suncom 277-8783
- Rosen Centre Hotel, 9840 International Drive, Orlando, Florida 32819, (407)996-9840. Conference Call Numbers: (850)487-8783, Suncom 277-8783
- Department of Elder Affairs
- Federal Aging Programs
- This meeting is being held to afford interested persons the opportunity to express their views concerning the development of Choice Counseling as a part of Florida Senior Care. Section 409.912(5), Florida Statutes, mandates the Agency for Health Care Administration, in consultation with the Department of Elder Affairs, to create an “integrated, fixed-payment delivery system for Medicaid recipients who are 60 years of age or older. The Agency for Health Care Administration shall implement the integrated system initially on a pilot basis in two areas of the state.” The Agency for Health Care Administration submitted waiver applications to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services on January 26, 2006 and received Federal approval on September 13, 2006. This managed integrated long-term care program will be implemented in the following areas upon Legislative approval: The Panhandle Pilot Area – Escambia, Santa Rosa, Okaloosa and Walton Counties; and the Central Florida Pilot Area – Seminole, Orange, Brevard and Osceola Counties.
In accordance with the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act, any person requiring special accommodations to participate in these meetings should advise the Agency at least seven (7) days before the meeting by contacting: Sarala Hermes, 2727 Mahan Drive, Mail Stop 20, Tallahassee, FL 32308, (850)487-2618, E-mail: hermess@ahca.myflorida.com; Monday, November 13, 2006, 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. (Eastern Time); Marks Street Senior Recreation Center, Ballroom, 99 East Marks Street, Orlando, FL 32803
- Marks Street Senior Recreation Center, Ballroom, 99 East Marks Street, Orlando, FL 32803
- Agency for Health Care Administration
- Department of Management Services
- State Technology Office
- To enhance communication among the Chief Information Officers of all state agencies and assist in identifying critical statewide information technology issues.; Monday, November 20, 2006, 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 Noon; Betty Easley Conference Center, Room 166, 4075 Esplanade Way, Tallahassee, FL 32399-0850
- Betty Easley Conference Center, Room 166, 4075 Esplanade Way, Tallahassee, FL 32399-0850
- Department of Business and Professional Regulation
- Board of Pilot Commissioners
- Fact finding proceeding for the Port of Palm Beach’s rate application by the Investigative Committee pursuant to Rule 61E13-2.007, Florida Administrative Code. (No board business will be transacted.)
To obtain further information, or submit written or other physical evidence, contact in writing: Pilotage Rate Review Board, 1940 N. Monroe St., Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0773.
If a person decides to appeal any decision made by the Board with respect to any matter considered at this meeting or hearing, he/she will need a record of the proceedings, and for such purpose he/she may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based.
Any person requiring a special accommodation at this meeting because of a disability or physical impairment should contact the Board office at (850)922-6096, at least five calendar days prior to the meeting. If you are hearing or speech impaired, please contact the Board office using the Florida Dual Party Relay System, 1(800)955-8770 (Voice) and 1(800)955-8771 (TDD).; November 7, 2006, 9:00 a.m.; Holiday Inn Palm Beach Airport, 1301 Belvedere Road, West Palm Beach, FL 33405
- Holiday Inn Palm Beach Airport, 1301 Belvedere Road, West Palm Beach, FL 33405
- Building Code Administrators and Inspectors Board
- Application Review Committee, Rules and Legislation, Examination and Continuing Education, Executive Committee Meetings and General Board and Business Meeting.
Any person deciding to appeal a decision made with respect to any matter considered at this meeting will need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceeding is made. Such record must include testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based.
Any person requiring special accommodations at this meeting because of a disability or physical impairment should contact Department of Business and Professional Regulation, Building Code Administrators and Inspectors Board, at (850)922-6096, at least forty-eight (48) hours prior to the meeting. If you are hearing or speech impaired, please contact the board office using the Florida Dual Party Relay System, 1(800)955-8770 (Voice) and 1(800)955-8771 (TDD).; December 12-15, 2006, 9:00 a.m.; Department of Business and Professional Regulation, Board Conference Room, 1940 N. Monroe Street, Tallahassee, FL
- Department of Business and Professional Regulation, Board Conference Room, 1940 N. Monroe Street, Tallahassee, FL
- Division of Certified Public Accounting
- Florida Real Estate Appraisal Board
- To conduct a private meeting to review cases for which a determination of probable cause is to be made and to conduct a public meeting to review cases on which probable cause has been made.
If any person decides to appeal any decision made by the Board with respect to any matter considered at this meeting, he/she will need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceeding is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be made.
NOTE: In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, any person requiring a special accommodation at this meeting because of a disability or physical impairment should contact the Division of Real Estate, (407)481-5632 (between the hours of 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.), at least five (5) calendar days prior to the meeting. If you are hearing or speech impaired, please call the Division of Real Estate using the Florida Dual Party Relay System, 1(800)955-8770 (Voice) and 1(800)955-8771 (TDD).; Monday, November 6, 2006, 9:30 a.m., or the soonest thereafter (Portions of the probable cause proceedings are not open to the public); Department of Business and Professional Regulation, Division of Real Estate, Room 901, Ninth Floor, North Tower, 400 West Robinson Street, Orlando, Florida, or Meet Me Number: (850)488-8295
- Department of Business and Professional Regulation, Division of Real Estate, Room 901, Ninth Floor, North Tower, 400 West Robinson Street, Orlando, Florida, or Meet Me Number: (850)488-8295
- Department of Health
- Division of Medical Quality Assurance
- The purpose is to review the treatment programs for impaired practitioners as required by Section 456.076, F.S.
Any person requiring a special accommodation at this meeting because of a disability or physical impairment should contact the Florida Medical Quality Assurance, (850)245-4124, at least five (5) calendar days prior to the meeting. If you are hearing or speech impaired, please call Florida Medical Quality Assurance using the Florida Dual Party Relay System, 1(800)955-8770 (Voice) and 1(800)955-8771(TDD).
; Monday, November 13, 2006, 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.; Betty Easley Center, Room 148, Capitol Center Office Complex, 4075 Esplanade Way, Tallahassee, FL 32399-3250. Telephone MQA Director’s Office: (850)245-4224.
- Betty Easley Center, Room 148, Capitol Center Office Complex, 4075 Esplanade Way, Tallahassee, FL 32399-3250. Telephone MQA Director’s Office: (850)245-4224.
- Board of Chiropractic Medicine
- General board business.; Friday, November 3, 2006, 8:30 a.m.; Crowne Plaza, 1601 Belvedere Road, West Palm Beach, Florida 33406, (561)689-6400
- Crowne Plaza, 1601 Belvedere Road, West Palm Beach, Florida 33406, (561)689-6400
- Board of Medicine
- To conduct general business of the Committee.; Friday, November 3, 2006, 9:00 a.m.; Marriott Westshore, 1001 N. West Shore Blvd., Tampa, FL 33607, (813)287-2555
- Marriott Westshore, 1001 N. West Shore Blvd., Tampa, FL 33607, (813)287-2555
- To conduct a private meeting to review cases for which a determination of probable cause is to be made and to conduct a public meeting to review cases on which probable cause has been made.; November 3, 2006, 2:00 p.m.; Meet Me Number: (850)414-5775, Suncom 994-5775
- Meet Me Number: (850)414-5775, Suncom 994-5775
- To conduct general business of the Committee.; Saturday, November 18, 2006, 8:00 a.m. or soon thereafter; Tampa Airport Marriott, Tampa International Airport, Tampa, Florida 33607, (813)879-5151
- Tampa Airport Marriott, Tampa International Airport, Tampa, Florida 33607, (813)879-5151
- Board of Nursing
- Board of Osteopathic Medicine
- To review those cases on which a determination of existence of probable cause has already been made.; Thursday, November 17, 2006, 10:00 a.m. or soon thereafter; Rosen Plaza Hotel, 9700 International Blvd., Orlando, FL 32819, (407)996-9700
- Rosen Plaza Hotel, 9700 International Blvd., Orlando, FL 32819, (407)996-9700
- Regular Board business.; Friday, November 17, 2006, 4:00 p.m., or shortly thereafter; Saturday, November 18, 2006, 9:00 a.m., or shortly thereafter; Rosen Plaza Hotel, 9700 International Blvd., Orlando, FL 32819, (407)996-9700
- Rosen Plaza Hotel, 9700 International Blvd., Orlando, FL 32819, (407)996-9700
- Department of Children and Families
- Developmental Services Program
- Final Contract negotiations with Public Partnerships, LLC, for Consumer Directed Care Plus Fiscal Employer Agent Services. Public Partnerships was selected as contractor in response to Request for Proposal (RFP) Number 05L06KS1.; November 6, 2006, 3:00 p.m.; Agency for Persons with Disabilities, 4030 Esplanade Way, Room 370-A, Tallahassee, Florida 32399. This meeting will be via conference call.
- Agency for Persons with Disabilities, 4030 Esplanade Way, Room 370-A, Tallahassee, Florida 32399. This meeting will be via conference call.
- Family Safety and Preservation Program
- General Meeting.; November 2, 2006, 8:30 a.m.; Department of Children and Family Services, 210 N. Palmetto Ave., Conference Room 430, Daytona Beach, Florida
- Department of Children and Family Services, 210 N. Palmetto Ave., Conference Room 430, Daytona Beach, Florida
- Quarterly Business Meeting.; November 7, 2006, 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 Noon; Florida Medical Quality Assurance, Inc. (FMQAI), Tampa, Florida
- Florida Medical Quality Assurance, Inc. (FMQAI), Tampa, Florida
- Other Agencies and Organizations
- Departmental
- Interview candidates for Executive Director position and such other business as the Authority may deem appropriate.; Tuesday, October 31, 2006, 1:00 p.m.; University of Florida, Indian River Research and Education Center, 2199 South Rock Road, Fort Pierce, Florida
- University of Florida, Indian River Research and Education Center, 2199 South Rock Road, Fort Pierce, Florida
- This is the third meeting within the Northwest Rural Area of Critical Economic Concern for Enterprise Florida’s new marketing opportunity that will be conducted within Florida’s three Rural Areas of Critical Economic Concern. This catalyst project will lead to the identification of top industry clusters within each of the three rural regions, the identification of regional sites, the development of a template for dispersing increased revenue, and a targeted marketing campaign.
If an accommodation is needed for a disability or physical impairment, please contact April Money at (850)488-9366, at least one (1) day prior to the activity. Persons who are hearing or speech impaired can contact the Florida Dual Party Relay System at 1(800)955-8770 (Voice) and 1(800)955-8771 (TDD).; Monday, November 6, 2006, 2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.; Community Center; Veteran’s Memorial Park, 10405 N. W. Theo Jacobs Way, Bristol, FL 32321
Meeting: Rural Economic Development Catalyst Project within Florida’s Northwest Rural Area of Critical Economic Concern
- Community Center; Veteran’s Memorial Park, 10405 N. W. Theo Jacobs Way, Bristol, FL 32321
Meeting: Rural Economic Development Catalyst Project within Florida’s Northwest Rural Area of Critical Economic Concern
- This is the third meeting within the South Central Rural Area of Critical Economic Concern for Enterprise Florida’s new marketing opportunity that will be conducted within Florida’s three Rural Areas of Critical Economic Concern. This catalyst project will lead to the identification of top industry clusters within each of the three rural regions, the identification of regional sites, the development of a template for dispersing increased revenue, and a targeted marketing campaign.
If an accommodation is needed for a disability or physical impairment, please contact April Money at (850)488-9366 at least one (1) day prior to the activity. Persons who are hearing or speech impaired can contact the Florida Dual Party Relay System at 1(800)955-8770 (Voice) and 1(800)955-8771 (TDD).; Wednesday, November 8, 2006, 1:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.; Sebring Civic Center, 355 West Center Ave., Sebring, FL 33870
Meeting: Rural Economic Development Catalyst Project within Florida’s South Central Rural Area of Critical Economic Concern
- Sebring Civic Center, 355 West Center Ave., Sebring, FL 33870
Meeting: Rural Economic Development Catalyst Project within Florida’s South Central Rural Area of Critical Economic Concern
- The Investment Committee of the Florida Workers’ Compensation Insurance Guaranty Association will meet regarding the regular business of the Committee.; November 28, 2006, 9:00 a.m. (Eastern Time) – recessing as soon as business has been concluded; The Peabody Orlando, Orlando, Florida 32819
- The Peabody Orlando, Orlando, Florida 32819
- The Board of Directors of the Florida Workers’ Compensation Insurance Guaranty Association will meet regarding the regular business of the Association.; November 28, 2006, 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 Noon (Eastern Time), or as soon as business has been concluded; The Peabody Orlando Hotel, Orlando, FL 32819
- The Peabody Orlando Hotel, Orlando, FL 32819
- Department of Financial Services
- Division of Treasury
- The Council will meet to discuss regular business of the Deferred Compensation Program.; Tuesday, November 14, 2006, 9:30 a.m.; The Hermitage Centre, Conference Room 415, 1801 Hermitage Blvd., Tallahassee, FL 32308
- The Hermitage Centre, Conference Room 415, 1801 Hermitage Blvd., Tallahassee, FL 32308
7. Notices of Petitions and Dispositions Regarding Declaratory Stat
- Department of Business and Professional Regulation
- Electrical Contractors' Licensing Board
- Michael P. Donaldson, Esquire, on behalf of Outdoor Lighting Perspectives, Inc. (OLP); The Notice of Petition for Declaratory Statement was published in Volume 32, No. 25, of the June 23, 2006, Florida Administrative Weekly. Petitioner sought the Board’s interpretation of Chapter 489, Florida Statutes, entitled “Contracting” and Rule 61G6-7.001, F.A.C., entitled “Specialty Electrical Contractors,” and whether an OLP franchisee or OLP in its capacity as a franchiser is required to be licensed as an electrical or specialty contractor, and if either OLP or a franchisee is required to be licensed, what specific category of licensure is appropriate. The Electrical Contractors’ Licensing Board considered the Petition at its meeting held on July 21, 2006, in Sarasota, Florida. The Board’s Order, filed on September 28, 2006, answered the first two questions of the Petition for Declaratory Statement in the affirmative, finding that the Petitioner and franchisees are required to have electrical contractors’ licenses to perform the services set forth in the Petition. The Board answered the third question asserting that the appropriate category of electrical contractor license necessary for Petitioner and local franchisees to perform the services set out in the Petition, is a Limited Energy Systems Specialty contractor’s license.
- Division of Florida Condominiums, Timeshares and Mobile Homes
8. Notices Regarding Bids, Proposals and Purchasing
- Department of Environmental Protection
- Other Agencies and Organizations
- Department of Education
- Regional Transportation Authorities
- South Florida Regional Transportation Authority
- Other Agencies and Organizations
9. Miscellaneous
- Administration Commission
- Department of Community Affairs
- Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles
- Division of Motor Vehicles
- State Board of Administration
- Department of Health
- Department of Financial Services
- FSC - Financial Institution Regulation