1. Notices of Development of Proposed Rules and Negotiated Rulemaking
- Department of Juvenile Justice
- Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles
- Division of Driver Licenses
2. Proposed Rules
- Water Management Districts
- Northwest Florida Water Management District
- Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission
- Marine Fisheries
- The purpose of these rules is to create a new rule chapter in 68B, Florida Administrative Code (FAC) for blue runner and, in the absence of a federal management plan, assume management authority for the species in federal waters. Currently, there are no specific regulations for blue runner in state waters. However, general statewide regulations such as license requirements and gear restrictions presently apply for blue runner harvest. In addition, F.S. 379.361 defines “commercial quantities” for species that do not have specific bag limits as greater than 100 pounds per person per day. Therefore, the current daily recreational bag limit for blue runner in state waters is 100 pounds. The new rules will establish a statewide recreational bag limit of 100 fish, clarify that there is no commercial bag limit, clarify that an SPL is required to harvest blue runner for commercial purposes, and extend regulations into adjacent federal waters in cases where no federal management plan exists. There is no federal management plan for blue runner in federal waters of the Gulf of Mexico. The South Atlantic Fishery Management Council (SAFMC) recently approved an amendment to remove blue runner from the SAFMC federal snapper-grouper fishery management plan (FMP). The SAFMC approved this amendment, in part, based on the fact that the FWC agreed to manage blue runner harvest in federal waters of the Atlantic. Pending approval of this amendment by the U.S. Secretary of Commerce, blue runner will no longer be managed in any federal waters off Florida. These rules would allow the state of Florida to regulate harvest of blue runner from Gulf federal waters immediately upon implementation of the rule and from Atlantic federal waters upon removal of blue runner from the SAFMC federal FMP
The effect of these rules would be to establish a recreational bag limit in state waters, clarify commercial requirements, and extend the regulations into adjacent federal waters. These rule amendments will also help to prevent the loss of income for commercial fishermen that have historically harvested blue runner from federal waters of the Atlantic as bycatch without a federal snapper grouper permit and allow commercial fishermen to use gears that are currently prohibited under the federal FMP.
- Due of Comment: 11/7/2013
- Freshwater Fish and Wildlife
- Agency for Health Care Administration
3. Notices of Changes, Corrections and Withdrawals
- Department of Legal Affairs
- Department of Health
- Board of Nursing Home Administrators
4. Notices of Meetings, Workshops and Public Hearings
- Florida Commission on Offender Review
- Departmental
- Regularly scheduled meeting for all Parole, Conditional Release, Conditional Medical Release, Addiction Recovery, Control Release and all other Commission business.; Wednesday November 6, 2013 & Thursday November 7, 2013, 8:30 a.m.; Wednesday November 20, 2013 & Thursday November 21, 2013, and an emergency agenda as needed on Friday November 22, 2013, 8:30 a.m.; Florida Parole Commission, 4070 Esplanade Way, Tallahassee, FL 32399-2450
- Florida Parole Commission, 4070 Esplanade Way, Tallahassee, FL 32399-2450
- Department of Education
- University of West Florida
- Other Agencies and Organizations
- Northwest Florida Transportation Corridor Authority
- Department of Children and Families
- Substance Abuse Program
- For the purpose of conducting the annual meeting of the directors and electing the officers of the Corporation.
The following have been proposed for election to serve as officers of the Corporation for the offices set forth opposite their names until the next annual meeting of the directors of the Corporation or until the election and qualification of their successors or until their earlier death, resignation, or removal:
Manuel Fernandez Chairman and President
Jorge Dominicis Secretary and Treasurer
John Bulfin Vice President, Assistant Secretary, and Assistant Treasurer
The meeting will be open to the public. Those who wish to call into the meeting may do so by calling the following conference number: 1-866-280-1456, and using code number *3201686*.
; October 25, 2013 at 3:15 p.m. (EST); One Park Place, Suite 500, 621 NW 53rd Street, Boca Raton, Florida
- One Park Place, Suite 500, 621 NW 53rd Street, Boca Raton, Florida
- For the purpose of conducting the annual meeting of the directors and electing the officers of the Corporation.
The following have been proposed for election to serve as officers of the Corporation for the offices set forth opposite their names until the next annual meeting of the directors of the Corporation or until the election and qualification of their successors or until their earlier death, resignation, or removal:
Manuel Fernandez Chairman and President
Jorge Dominicis Secretary and Treasurer
John Bulfin Vice President, Assistant Secretary, and Assistant Treasurer
The meeting will be open to the public. Those who wish to call into the meeting may do so by calling the following conference number: 1-866-280-1456, and using code number *3201686*.
; October 25, 2013 at 3:20 p.m. (EST); One Park Place, Suite 500, 621 NW 53rd Street, Boca Raton, Florida
- One Park Place, Suite 500, 621 NW 53rd Street, Boca Raton, Florida
- For the purpose of conducting the annual meeting of the directors and electing the officers of the Corporation.
The following have been proposed for election to serve as officers of the Corporation for the offices set forth opposite their names until the next annual meeting of the directors of the Corporation or until the election and qualification of their successors or until their earlier death, resignation, or removal:
Manuel Fernandez Chairman and President
Jorge Dominicis Secretary and Treasurer
John Bulfin Vice President, Assistant Secretary, and Assistant Treasurer
The meeting will be open to the public. Those who wish to call into the meeting may do so by calling the following conference number: 1-866-280-1456, and using code number *3201686*.
; October 25, 2013 at 3:25 p.m. (EST); One Park Place, Suite 500, 621 NW 53rd Street, Boca Raton, Florida
- One Park Place, Suite 500, 621 NW 53rd Street, Boca Raton, Florida
- Department of State
- Department of Education
- Florida International University
- The Florida International University (FIU) and the City of Sweetwater (Sweetwater) will be hosting a Public Meeting to discuss the proposed University City pedestrian-oriented transit access improvements along SW 109th Avenue from SW 8th Street to SW 6th Street in Sweetwater, FL, Miami-Dade County and across US 41/SW 8th Street into FIU’s Modesto A. Maidique Campus (Maidique Campus) to a proposed community transit stop located adjacent to the Engineering & Computer Science (ECS), Owa Ehan (OE), and Wertheim Conservatory (WC) buildings and an Advanced Intermodal and Multimodal Station (AIMS) located in and adjacent to the proposed Parking Garage 6 (PG6) located east of the Red Parking Garage (PGR).; October 25, 2013, 5:30 p.m.; FIU - Modesto Maidique Campus, 885 SW 109th Avenue, FIU Classroom PG5-155, Miami, FL 33199
- FIU - Modesto Maidique Campus, 885 SW 109th Avenue, FIU Classroom PG5-155, Miami, FL 33199
- Department of Children and Families
- Departmental
- The Advisory Committee to the Florida Department of Children and Families for the Deaf or Hard of Hearing will meet to commence its responsibilities as outlined in the Settlement Agreement between the Florida Department of Children and Families and the US Department of Health and Human Services. The meeting will be held in Orlando, FL on Thursday, November 7, 2013, and is open to the public from 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM.; November 7, 2013, 9:00AM; Hampton Inn Orlando Airport 5767 TG Lee Blvd, Orlando, Fl 32822
- Hampton Inn Orlando Airport 5767 TG Lee Blvd, Orlando, Fl 32822
- Department of Law Enforcement
- Medical Examiners Commission
- Medical Examiners Commission Meeting.; December 6, 2013, 10:30 a.m.; Saddlebrook, 5700 Saddlebrook Way, Wesley Chapel, Florida, 33543, (813) 973-1111.
- Saddlebrook, 5700 Saddlebrook Way, Wesley Chapel, Florida, 33543, (813) 973-1111.
- Department of Business and Professional Regulation
- Board of Landscape Architecture
- Regional Utility Authorities
- Tampa Bay Water - A Regional Water Supply Authority
- A public meeting of the Selection Committee for the Information Technology Professional Services. As part of the professional services selection process, the Selection Committee will meet to review statements of qualifications, discuss scoring, and decide whether to hold interviews.
; Friday, October 25, 2013 - 2:00 P.M. to 3:30 P.M.; Tampa Bay Water Administrative Offices, Board Conference Room - 1st Floor, 2575 Enterprise Road, Clearwater, FL 33763
- Tampa Bay Water Administrative Offices, Board Conference Room - 1st Floor, 2575 Enterprise Road, Clearwater, FL 33763
- Department of Children and Families
- Substance Abuse Program
- ITN 09H13GC1- System of Care (SOC) - Evaluation: Mandatory Solicitation Conference - The purpose of this meeting is to discuss the ITN solicitation document to clarify any areas of misunderstanding or ambiguity. Attendance at the solicitation conference is a prerequisite for acceptance of responses from individuals or firms.
Any subsequent changes to this notice will be posted on the Department of Management Services Vendor Bid System (VBS) website located at: http://vbs.dms.state.fl.us/.
; Friday, October 25, 2013 at 1:00 pm; Dept. of Children & Families
1317 Winewood Blvd, Bldg. 6, Conference Room A
Tallahassee, Fl 32399-0700
1-888-670-3525 Participant Code 2868250655
- Dept. of Children & Families
1317 Winewood Blvd, Bldg. 6, Conference Room A
Tallahassee, Fl 32399-0700
1-888-670-3525 Participant Code 2868250655
- ITN 09H13GC1- System of Care (SOC) - Evaluation: Reply Opening and Review of Mandatory Requirements– The purpose of this meeting is to document the receipt, opening, and review of mandatory requirements of responses to ITN #09H13GC1.
Any subsequent changes to this notice will be posted on the Department of Management Services Vendor Bid System (VBS) website located at: http://vbs.dms.state.fl.us/.
; Monday, November 25, 2013 at 4:15 pm; Dept. of Children & Families
1317 Winewood Blvd, Bldg. 6, Conference Room 335
Tallahassee, Fl 32399-0700
1-888-670-3525 Participant Code 2868250655
- Dept. of Children & Families
1317 Winewood Blvd, Bldg. 6, Conference Room 335
Tallahassee, Fl 32399-0700
1-888-670-3525 Participant Code 2868250655
- ITN 09H13GC1- System of Care (SOC) - Evaluation: Initial Meeting of Evaluators – The purpose of this meeting is to review the guidelines for evaluation and distribute the responses received to the Department’s evaluators.
Any subsequent changes to this notice will be posted on the Department of Management Services Vendor Bid System (VBS) website located at: http://vbs.dms.state.fl.us/.
; Tuesday, November 26, 2013 at 10:00 am; Dept. of Children & Families
1317 Winewood Blvd, Bldg. 6, Conference Room 335
Tallahassee, Fl 32399-0700
1-888-670-3525 Participant Code 2868250655
- Dept. of Children & Families
1317 Winewood Blvd, Bldg. 6, Conference Room 335
Tallahassee, Fl 32399-0700
1-888-670-3525 Participant Code 2868250655
- Department of Health
- Division of Emergency Preparedness and Community Support
- Department of Children and Families
- Substance Abuse Program
- ITN 09H13GC1- System of Care (SOC) - Evaluation: Debriefing Meeting of the Evaluators – The purpose of this meeting is to retrieve copies of all responses from the Department’s evaluators and to obtain and record their scores, which will be used to determine the short list for negotiations.
Any subsequent changes to this notice will be posted on the Department of Management Services Vendor Bid System (VBS) website located at: http://vbs.dms.state.fl.us/.
; Monday, December 02, 2013 at 10:00 am; Dept. of Children & Families
1317 Winewood Blvd, Bldg. 6, Conference Room 335
Tallahassee, Fl 32399-0700
1-888-670-3525 Participant Code 2868250655
- Dept. of Children & Families
1317 Winewood Blvd, Bldg. 6, Conference Room 335
Tallahassee, Fl 32399-0700
1-888-670-3525 Participant Code 2868250655
- ITN 09H13GC1- System of Care (SOC) - Evaluation: Meeting of Negotiators – The purpose of this meeting is for the Department’s negotiators to discuss the upcoming negotiations with the shortlisted Respondents.
Any subsequent changes to this notice will be posted on the Department of Management Services Vendor Bid System (VBS) website located at: http://vbs.dms.state.fl.us/.
; Monday, January 06, 2014 at 8:30 am; Dept. of Children & Families
1317 Winewood Blvd, Bldg. 6, Conference Room A
Tallahassee, Fl 32399-0700
1-888-670-3525 Participant Code 2868250655
- Dept. of Children & Families
1317 Winewood Blvd, Bldg. 6, Conference Room A
Tallahassee, Fl 32399-0700
1-888-670-3525 Participant Code 2868250655
- ITN 09H13GC1- System of Care (SOC) - Evaluation: Individual Negotiation Meetings – The purpose of these meetings will be to negotiate with the shortlisted Respondents for the delivery of services outlined in the solicitation document.
Any subsequent changes to this notice will be posted on the Department of Management Services Vendor Bid System (VBS) website located at: http://vbs.dms.state.fl.us/.
; Monday, January 06, 2014
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Friday, January 10, 2014 from 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
; Dept. of Children & Families
1317 Winewood Blvd, Bldg. 6, Conference Room A
Tallahassee, Fl 32399-0700
1-888-670-3525 Participant Code 2868250655
- Dept. of Children & Families
1317 Winewood Blvd, Bldg. 6, Conference Room A
Tallahassee, Fl 32399-0700
1-888-670-3525 Participant Code 2868250655
- Department of Legal Affairs
- Florida Elections Commission
- Agency matters. Review and adjudication of cases relating to alleged violations of Chapters 104 and 106, Florida Statutes, and to the late filing of campaign treasurer's reports. Rules Review. Portions of this meeting are confidential and closed to the public.; November 13, 2013, 8:30 a.m.; Senate Office Building, 404 South Monroe Street, Room S-110, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-6526.
- Senate Office Building, 404 South Monroe Street, Room S-110, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-6526.
- Department of Health
- Water Management Districts
- Southwest Florida Water Management District
- Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
- Other Agencies and Organizations
- Gulf Consortium
- : Gulf Consortium Directors will be meeting for the purpose of consideration of comments on the proposed U.S. Treasury rules [Docket ID: TREAS-DO-2013-0005] relating to the RESTORE Act and other matters.; October 25, 2013, 11:00 a.m. Eastern Daylight Time; Florida Department of Environmental Protection, Carr Building, Room 170, 3900 Commonwealth Boulevard, Tallahassee, Florida; conference call number, (888)670-3525; participant code: 998 449 5298#
- Florida Department of Environmental Protection, Carr Building, Room 170, 3900 Commonwealth Boulevard, Tallahassee, Florida; conference call number, (888)670-3525; participant code: 998 449 5298#
- MRGMiami
- This Hearing is being held to allow interested persons an opportunity to express their views regarding the tolling of the I-595 Express Lanes from I-75 to the west to I-95 to the east in Broward County (Financial Management Number 420809-3-52-01).; Thursday, October 24, 2013 at 5:30 p.m., Formal Presentation at 6:30 p.m., followed by a public comment period. In the event that the public hearing cannot be held on October 24, 2013 due to severe weather or other unforeseen conditions, it will be held on the alternative date of November 7, 2013 at the same time at the FDOT District Four Auditorium, 3400 W. Commercial Boulevard, Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33309.; The Signature Grand, 6900 State Road 84, Davie, Florida 33317
- The Signature Grand, 6900 State Road 84, Davie, Florida 33317
- Department of Education
- Other Agencies and Organizations
- Department of Health
- Departmental
- Discuss statutory revisions.; Tuesday, October 29, 2013, 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.; Tuesday, November 5, 2013, 7:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m.; Tuesday, November 12, 2013, 7:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m.; Tuesday, November 19, 2013, 7:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m.; Tuesday, November 26, 2013, 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.; Department of Health, 4042 Bald Cypress Way, Room 210J, Tallahassee, Florida 32399.
- Department of Health, 4042 Bald Cypress Way, Room 210J, Tallahassee, Florida 32399.
- Other Agencies and Organizations
- Inwood Consulting Engineers, Inc.
- Department of Legal Affairs
- Division of Victim Services and Criminal Justice Programs
- The Council shall make a systematic study of the conditions affecting black men and boys, including, but not limited to, homicide rates, arrest and incarceration rate, poverty, violence, drug abuse, death rates, disparate annual income levels, school performance in all grade levels including postsecondary levels, and health issues.; Tuesday, October 29; 2:00PM – 3:30PM; Toll Free Dial in Number: 888-670-3525
Conference Code: 2057836401
- Toll Free Dial in Number: 888-670-3525
Conference Code: 2057836401
- Department of State
- Division of Historical Resources
- Discussion of the future of the Friends of Florida Main Street.; October 23, 2013, 10:00 a.m.; R.A. Gray Building, Room 404, 500 South Bronough Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0250
- R.A. Gray Building, Room 404, 500 South Bronough Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0250
- Department of Health
- Regional Planning Councils
- West Florida Regional Planning Council
- Department of Environmental Protection
- Departmental
- This is a public meeting to discuss technical issues related to the initiation of the Upper Wakulla River and Wakulla Springs Basin Management Action Plan (BMAP). The primary topic of discussion during this meeting will be the BMAP development process.; October 31, 2013 at 9:30 a.m.; Woodville Community Center, Live Oak Room, 8000 Old Woodville Road, Tallahassee, Florida, 32305
- Woodville Community Center, Live Oak Room, 8000 Old Woodville Road, Tallahassee, Florida, 32305
5. Notices of Petitions and Dispositions Regarding Declaratory Stat
- Public Service Commission
- Departmental
- Duke Energy Florida, Inc. (DEF); The Commission granted, in part, and denied, in part, DEF’s Petition for Declaratory Statement. Applying the Commission’s Nuclear Decommissioning Orders and Rule 25-6.04365, F.A.C., Nuclear Decommissioning, the Commission affirmed that funds accumulated in the DEF Nuclear Decommissioning Trust Fund must be allocated among Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) License Termination, Spent Fuel Management, and Site Restoration pursuant to the percentage assigned to each category in the most current Nuclear Decommissioning Study, or update, filed with and relied upon by the Commission pursuant to Rule 25-6.04365, F.A.C. However, the Commission found that the second issue raised by DEF regarding a requirement that DEF obtain prior approval by the Commission for payment of Spent Fuel Management and Site Restoration funds for NRC License Termination Costs was a hypothetical and thus was not proper for a declaratory statement. Final Order No. PSC-13-0452-FOF-EI was issued October 9, 2013, in Docket No. 130207-EI.
- Department of Business and Professional Regulation
- Electrical Contractors' Licensing Board
6. Notices Regarding Bids, Proposals and Purchasing
- Department of Management Services
- Division of Building Construction
7. Miscellaneous
- Department of Environmental Protection
- Public Service Commission
- Department of Economic Opportunity
- Division of Community Development