1. Notices of Development of Proposed Rules and Negotiated Rulemaking
- Department of Business and Professional Regulation
- Board of Professional Engineers
- Board of Accountancy
2. Proposed Rules
- Department of Legal Affairs
- Division of Victim Services and Criminal Justice Programs
- Department of Financial Services
- Division of Funeral, Cemetery, and Consumer Services
- These rules are being amended to clarify which persons and entities are subject to the rule requirements; remove unnecessary language; change the Department’s website address; revise form numbers; and update the history notes. These proposed rules were approved by the Board of Funeral, Cemetery, and Consumer Services at its meeting on April 30, 2015.
- Due of Comment: 11/16/2015
- These rules are being amended to reference the rule citation that incorporates certain forms; correct outdated statutory references and requirements; make editorial changes; and update references to incorporated documents. These proposed rules were approved by the Board of Funeral, Cemetery, and Consumer Services at its meeting on April 30, 2015.
- Due of Comment: 11/16/2015
- These rules are being updated to reflect current statutory references and requirements. Further, the amendments include editorial changes. These proposed rules were approved by the Board of Funeral, Cemetery, and Consumer Services at its meeting on April 30, 2015.
- Due of Comment: 11/16/2015
3. Notices of Changes, Corrections and Withdrawals
- Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
- Division of Agricultural Environmental Services
- Department of Health
- Department of Children and Families
- Family Safety and Preservation Program
- Definitions, Certification for Child Protection Professionals, Child Welfare Pre-Service Training, Pre-Service Training Assessments, Phase II of Child Welfare Training, Performance Assessment, Recertification, Waiver Process, Decertification, Third Party Credentialing Entities’ Application and Review Process, Revocation or Suspension of Department Approval of Third Party Credentialing Entity Status
- Department of Veterans' Affairs
- Division of Veterans' Benefits and Assistance
4. Petitions and Dispositions Regarding Rule Variance or Waiver
- Department of Financial Services
- Division of State Fire Marshal
- Variance or Waiver from Alexander Mendoza. A waiver of or variance from the definition of “Eligible Associates’s Degree” in 69A-37.084(2), F.A.C., that requires the degree to be conferred by a regionally accredited university or college or a nationally accredited college or university that meets certain requirements and from 69A-37.085(1), F.A.C., that requires a firefighter to possess an eligible associate’s degree to be eligible for supplemental compensation is being requested based on Alexander Mendoza’s possession of Associate degree in Science issued by the Fundacion Centro de Investigacion Docenoia y Consultoria Administrativa - CIDCA, which is not a regionally accredited university or college or a nationally accredited college or university that meets the rule’s requirements.
- Variance or Waiver from Camilo Rivas. A waiver of or variance from the definition of “Eligible Bachelor’s Degree” in 69A-37.084(3), F.A.C., that requires the degree to be conferred by a regionally accredited university or college or a nationally accredited college or university that meets certain requirements and from 69A-37.085(1), F.A.C., that requires a firefighter to possess an eligible bachelor’s degree to be eligible for supplemental compensation is being requested based on Camilo Rivas’ possession of a Bachelor of Business Administration degree issued by the Escuela Militar de Aviacion “Marco Fidel Suarez”, which is not a regionally accredited university or college or a nationally accredited college or university that meets the rule’s requirements.
- Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles
- Division of Motor Vehicles
- Department of Business and Professional Regulation
- Division of Hotels and Restaurants
- an Emergency Variance for Subparagraph 61C-1.004(1)(a), Florida Administrative Code and Paragraph 5-202.11(A), 2009 FDA Food Code from Half Moon Empanadas located in Sunrise. The above referenced F.A.C. addresses the requirement that each establishment have an approved plumbing system installed to transport potable water and wastewater. They are requesting to utilize holding tanks to provide potable water and to collect wastewater at the handwash and three-compartment sinks.
The Division of Hotels and Restaurants will accept comments concerning the Petition for 5 days from the date of publication of this notice. To be considered, comments must be received before 5:00 p.m.
- On September 28, 2015 the Division of Hotels and Restaurants received a Petition for a Routine Variance for Subparagraph 3-305.11(A)(2), 2009 FDA Food Code, Section 3-305.14, 2009 FDA Food Code, Section 6-202.15, 2009 FDA Food Code, Section 6-202.16, 2009 FDA Food Code, Paragraph 61C-4.010(1), Florida Administrative Code, and Paragraph 61C-4.010(6), Florida Administrative Code from Delights On Wheels located in Naples. The above referenced F.A.C. addresses the requirement for proper handling and dispensing of food. They are requesting to dispense bulk time/temperature control for safety foods from an open air mobile food dispensing vehicle.
The Petition for this variance was published in Vol. 41/190 on September 30, 2015. The Order for this Petition was signed and approved on October 15, 2015. After a complete review of the variance request, the Division finds that the application of this Rule will create a financial hardship to the food service establishment. Furthermore, the Division finds that the Petitioner meets the burden of demonstrating that the underlying statute has been achieved by the Petitioner ensuring that each pan within the steam table is properly covered with an individual lid; the steam table is enclosed within a cabinet with tight-fitting doors, and is protected by an air curtain installed and operated according to the manufacturer’s specifications that protects against flying vermin or other environmental contaminants; all steam table foods must be properly reheated for hot holding at approved commissaries and held hot at the proper minimum temperature per the parameters of the currently adopted FDA Food Code; and steam table food is to be dispensed by the operator with no customer self-service. The Petitioner shall also strictly adhere to the operating procedures and copies of the variance and operating procedures are to be present on the MFDV during all periods of operation.
- Department of Management Services
- E911 Board
- waiver of Rule 60FF1-5.003(2)(a) – more specifically, Sections 8.5 and 8.6 of W Form 3A, Application for the E911 State Grant Program (eff. 8/1/10), which is incorporated by reference – filed by Putnam County, regarding return of 80% of grant funds received by Grant S3-10-11-06 and forgiveness of the additional 20% not refunded to the County. The Board will consider this petition at its meeting currently scheduled for November 18, 2015.
Comments on this petition should be filed with the E911 Board, E911 Board, 4030 Esplanade Way, Suite 135F, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0950, within 14 days of publication of this notice.
5. Notices of Meetings, Workshops and Public Hearings
- Regional Planning Councils
- Northeast Florida Regional Planning Council
- Other Agencies and Organizations
- TOA Design
- Financial Management No. 433718-1
The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) is conducting a public meeting to present the refined alternatives for the Volusia Transit Connector Study. The study area encompasses State Road (SR) 46 in Seminole County to US 1 in Volusia County. The purpose of the study is to evaluate options for providing enhanced transit service to meet current and future transportation needs and improve mobility within the study area. Community consensus and support for a Recommended Alternative is an important part of the study. It will also evaluate the feasibility and cost-effectiveness of the Recommended Alternative and its potential to compete nationally for Federal Transit Administration (FTA) funding.
The public meeting is being held in three (3) locations within the study area to provide maximum opportunities for public feedback. Identical information will be presented at each meeting. Each meeting will be conducted in an informal open house format. Stakeholders are encouraged to participate and engage in study specifics. There will be a formal presentation at 6:30 p.m. Each public meeting will include an overview of the study, informational displays illustrating the study corridor, schedule and additional project specific information. Project representatives will be present to discuss the study, receive public input, and answer questions.
We encourage you to share this information with anyone who may be interested in this study and to visit the study website at www.volusiaconnectorstudy.com.
Public participation is solicited without regard to race, color, national origin, age, sex, religion, disability or family status.; Monday, November 9, 2015, 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. (Presentation at 6:30 p.m.); Daytona State College, Daytona Beach Campus, Bergengren Building #110 (Room 112), 1200 W. International Speedway Blvd., Daytona Beach, FL 32114
- Daytona State College, Daytona Beach Campus, Bergengren Building #110 (Room 112), 1200 W. International Speedway Blvd., Daytona Beach, FL 32114
- Financial Management No. 433718-1
The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) is conducting a public meeting to present the refined alternatives for the Volusia Transit Connector Study. The study area encompasses State Road (SR) 46 in Seminole County to US 1 in Volusia County. The purpose of the study is to evaluate options for providing enhanced transit service to meet current and future transportation needs and improve mobility within the study area. Community consensus and support for a Recommended Alternative is an important part of the study. It will also evaluate the feasibility and cost-effectiveness of the Recommended Alternative and its potential to compete nationally for Federal Transit Administration (FTA) funding.
The public meeting is being held in three (3) locations within the study area to provide maximum opportunities for public feedback. Identical information will be presented at each meeting. Each meeting will be conducted in an informal open house format. Stakeholders are encouraged to participate and engage in study specifics. There will be a formal presentation at 6:30 p.m. Each public meeting will include an overview of the study, informational displays illustrating the study corridor, schedule and additional project specific information. Project representatives will be present to discuss the study, receive public input, and answer questions.
We encourage you to share this information with anyone who may be interested in this study and to visit the study website at www.volusiaconnectorstudy.com.
Public participation is solicited without regard to race, color, national origin, age, sex, religion, disability or family status.
; Tuesday, November 10, 2015, 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. (Presentation at 6:30 p.m.); Sanborn Activity Center, Ballroom B, 815 South Alabama Avenue, DeLand, FL 32724
- Sanborn Activity Center, Ballroom B, 815 South Alabama Avenue, DeLand, FL 32724
- Financial Management No. 433718-1
The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) is conducting a public meeting to present the refined alternatives for the Volusia Transit Connector Study. The study area encompasses State Road (SR) 46 in Seminole County to US 1 in Volusia County. The purpose of the study is to evaluate options for providing enhanced transit service to meet current and future transportation needs and improve mobility within the study area. Community consensus and support for a Recommended Alternative is an important part of the study. It will also evaluate the feasibility and cost-effectiveness of the Recommended Alternative and its potential to compete nationally for Federal Transit Administration (FTA) funding.
The public meeting is being held in three (3) locations within the study area to provide maximum opportunities for public feedback. Identical information will be presented at each meeting. Each meeting will be conducted in an informal open house format. Stakeholders are encouraged to participate and engage in study specifics. There will be a formal presentation at 6:30 p.m. Each public meeting will include an overview of the study, informational displays illustrating the study corridor, schedule and additional project specific information. Project representatives will be present to discuss the study, receive public input, and answer questions.
We encourage you to share this information with anyone who may be interested in this study and to visit the study website at www.volusiaconnectorstudy.com.
Public participation is solicited without regard to race, color, national origin, age, sex, religion, disability or family status.
; Thursday, November 12, 2015, 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. (Presentation at 6:30 p.m.); Deltona City Hall, Commission Chambers, 2345 Providence Blvd., Deltona, FL 32725
- Deltona City Hall, Commission Chambers, 2345 Providence Blvd., Deltona, FL 32725
- Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc.
- This Community Meeting is being held to provide an opportunity for the public to provide input on the alternative alignments identified for the eastern segment of the Osceola Parkway Extension and Boggy Creek Road/SR417 Access Road Project Development and Environment (PD&E) Study (Financial Project ID Numbers: 432134-1-22-01 & 432134-2-22-01). The eastern segment extends from Narcoossee Road to the proposed Northeast Connector Expressway. This segment will connect to the western and central segments to provide an expressway connection from SR 417 at Boggy Creek Road to the planned Northeast Connector Expressway. Please visit the project website for more information at www.osceola-parkway.com.; Tuesday, November 3, 2015, open house at 6:00 p.m. with a formal presentation at 6:30 p.m. followed by a public comment period.; Osceola County Administrative Building, Commission Chambers (4th Floor), 1 Courthouse Square, Kissimmee, FL 34741
- Osceola County Administrative Building, Commission Chambers (4th Floor), 1 Courthouse Square, Kissimmee, FL 34741
- Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
- Division of Agricultural Environmental Services
- The Committee discusses and makes recommendations on pesticide registration issues impacting human health and safety and the environment.; November 5, 2015, 9:00 a.m.; Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
Bureau of Scientific Evaluation & Technical Assistance
Conference Room
3125 Conner Boulevard, Building 6, Room 606
Tallahassee, Florida, 32399-1650
(850) 617-7940
- Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
Bureau of Scientific Evaluation & Technical Assistance
Conference Room
3125 Conner Boulevard, Building 6, Room 606
Tallahassee, Florida, 32399-1650
(850) 617-7940
- Department of Business and Professional Regulation
- Construction Industry Licensing Board
- CE/Exams/Public Awareness committee meeting of the board.; Tuesday, November 10, 2015, 10:00am or soon thereafter.; Conference Call 1(888)670-3525, Conference Code: 2938723619.
- Conference Call 1(888)670-3525, Conference Code: 2938723619.
- General business, disciplinary and committee meetings of the board.; Wednesday, November 11, 2015, 12:00 Noon; Thursday, November 12, 2015, 8:00am; Friday, November 13, 2015, 8:00am, or soon thereafter.; Embassy Suites Orlando - North, 225 Shorecrest Drive, Altamonte Springs, FL 32701.
- Embassy Suites Orlando - North, 225 Shorecrest Drive, Altamonte Springs, FL 32701.
- Other Agencies and Organizations
- Infinite Source Communications Group, LLC
- The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) District Six will hold a Public Meeting for three roadway improvement projects along (SR) 5/Overseas Highway. The first project is from south of 33 Street/MM 48.70 to 37 Street/MM 49.03. The second is from the north end of the 7 Mile Bridge to south of Knight’s Key Boulevard/MM 47 and the last project is from Sombrero Beach Road/MM 50.0 to Coco Plum Drive/MM 54.6, in Monroe County. The project identification number is 429187-2/3/4-52-01. The meeting will begin as an open house, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Graphic displays will be shown during the meeting, and FDOT representatives will be available to discuss the project.; November 5, 2015, 5:00 p.m.; Monroe County Government Center, County Commission Chamber, 2nd floor, 2798 Overseas Highway, Marathon, FL 33050
- Monroe County Government Center, County Commission Chamber, 2nd floor, 2798 Overseas Highway, Marathon, FL 33050
- South Florida Community Care Network
- The meeting of the Members to discuss general matters is canceled.; October 26, 2015 at 4:00 p.m. is canceled.; South Florida Community Care Network, LLC, 1643 NW 136th Avenue, Bldg. H, 2nd Floor, Sunrise, Florida 33323.
- South Florida Community Care Network, LLC, 1643 NW 136th Avenue, Bldg. H, 2nd Floor, Sunrise, Florida 33323.
- Enterprise Florida, Inc.
- Water Management Districts
- St. Johns River Water Management District
- Rural Economic Development Initiative (REDI)/Innovative Projects Cost-Share Funding Workshop.
The St. Johns River Water Management District will accept applications from November 3 to December 15, 2015, for cost-share funding for designated Rural Economic Development Initiative (REDI) Communities projects or innovative projects. This workshop will provide potential applicants with information to help them prepare and submit an application for the cost-share program.
An opportunity for public comment will be provided near the end of the meeting.
NOTE: One or more members of the Governing Board may attend and participate in the meeting.; Tuesday, November 3, 2015, 10:00 a.m.; St. Johns River Water Management District, 4049 Reid Street, Governing Board Room, Palatka, Florida 32177
- St. Johns River Water Management District, 4049 Reid Street, Governing Board Room, Palatka, Florida 32177
- Rural Economic Development Initiative (REDI)/Innovative Projects Cost-Share Funding Workshop.
The St. Johns River Water Management District will accept applications from November 3 to December 15, 2015, for cost-share funding for designated Rural Economic Development Initiative (REDI) Communities projects or innovative projects. This workshop will provide potential applicants with information to help them prepare and submit an application for the cost-share program.
An opportunity for public comment will be provided near the end of the meeting.
NOTE: One or more members of the Governing Board may attend and participate in the meeting.; Wednesday, November 4, 2015, 10:00 a.m.; St. Johns River Water Management District, Maitland Service Center, 601 South Lake Destiny Road, Suite 200, Maitland FL 32751
- St. Johns River Water Management District, Maitland Service Center, 601 South Lake Destiny Road, Suite 200, Maitland FL 32751
- Department of Health
- Public Service Commission
- Departmental
- GENERAL SUBJECT MATTER TO BE CONSIDERED AT THE PREHEARING:
The purpose of this prehearing conference is: (1) to define and limit, if possible, the issues; (2) to identify the positions of the parties on the issues; (3) to determine what facts, if any, may be stipulated; (4) to dispose of any motions or other matters that may be pending; (5) to identify any exhibits that may be offered at the hearing; (6) to establish the order of any witnesses testifying at the hearing; and (7) to consider such other matters that may aid in the disposition of this proceeding.
GENERAL SUBJECT MATTER TO BE CONSIDERED AT THE HEARING:
The purpose of this hearing will be for the Commission to take final action to determine the need, pursuant to Section 403.519, Florida Statutes (F.S.), for FPL’s proposed Okeechobee Clean Energy Center Unit 1. FPL proposes to construct a natural gas, combined cycle power plant, with an expected summer peak rating of about 1,622 megawatts (MW), at a greenfield site in northeast Okeechobee County owned by FPL. According to FPL’s petition, the Okeechobee Clean Energy Center Unit 1 will enable FPL to meet a projected need for additional generation resources that begins in 2019, continues into 2020, and increases each year thereafter. The Commission may rule on any such motions from the bench or may take the matters under advisement. This proceeding shall: (1) allow FPL to present evidence and testimony in support of its petition; (2) permit intervenors to present testimony and exhibits concerning FPL’s petition; (3) permit members of the public, who are not parties to this need determination proceeding, the opportunity to present testimony concerning this matter; and (4) allow 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 November 17, 2015.
; PREHEARING CONFERENCE DATE AND TIME: Tuesday, November 17, 2015, at 2:00 p.m.
HEARING DATE AND TIME: Tuesday, December 1, 2015, through Wednesday, December 2, 2015, at 9:30 a.m.
The starting time on December 2, 2015, will be announced at the conclusion of the hearing on the previous day. The hearing may be adjourned early if all testimony is concluded.
; Room 148, Betty Easley Conference Center, 4075 Esplanade Way, Tallahassee, Florida.
- Room 148, Betty Easley Conference Center, 4075 Esplanade Way, Tallahassee, Florida.
- Regional Planning Councils
- South Florida Regional Planning Council
- Department of Health
- Board of Respiratory Care
- Probable Cause Panel Meeting. A meeting or portion of a probable cause panel meeting is public only if a case or cases are public by reason of reconsideration.
; February 16, 2016; April 19, 2016; June 21, 2016; August 16, 2016; October 18, 2016; December 13, 2016 beginning at 8:30 a.m. E.S.T. or soon thereafter.; Conference Call: 1 (888) 670-3525. After dialing the meet me number, when prompted, insert the participant code 7811783909 followed by the # sign in order to join the meeting.
- Conference Call: 1 (888) 670-3525. After dialing the meet me number, when prompted, insert the participant code 7811783909 followed by the # sign in order to join the meeting.
6. Notices Regarding Bids, Proposals and Purchasing
- Department of Education
- University of Central Florida
- Florida Gulf Coast University
- Florida Housing Finance Corporation
7. Miscellaneous
- Agency for Health Care Administration
- Department of Juvenile Justice