1. Notices of Development of Proposed Rules and Negotiated Rulemaking
- Public Service Commission
- Department of Management Services
- IFAS Supplemental Benefit Program
- Department of Education
- Water Management Districts
- Southwest Florida Water Management District
- Department of Business and Professional Regulation
- Building Code Administrators and Inspectors Board
- Department of Education
2. Proposed Rules
- Department of Health
- Department of Business and Professional Regulation
- Electrical Contractors' Licensing Board
3. Notices of Changes, Corrections and Withdrawals
- Department of Education
- Department of Health
- Board of Podiatric Medicine
- Florida Housing Finance Corporation
4. Petitions and Dispositions Regarding Rule Variance or Waiver
- Water Management Districts
- South Florida Water Management District
- Variance (Application 120921-3) from Thomas Hewitt. The property is located in Palm Beach County, Section 7, Township 41 South, Range 43 East, at 139 Clipper Lane, Jupiter, FL 33477. The petition seeks relief from provisions in subsection 40E-24.201(6), Florida Administrative Code, which states that irrigation of existing landscaping shall be conducted on specific days, pursuant to Section 120.542, Fla. Stat.
- Department of Business and Professional Regulation
- Division of Hotels and Restaurants
- On October 2, 2012 the Division issued an order. The Final Order was in response to a Petition for an emergency Variance from 933 Office Bldg, filed August 13, 2012, and advertised on August 24, 2012 in Vol. 38, No. 34, of the Florida Administrative Register (formerly FAW). No comments were received in response to the petition. The Final Order on the Petition for Variance grants the Petitioner a variance from Rule 3.11.3 ASME A17.3, 1996 edition, as adopted by Rule 61C-5.001(1) Florida Administrative Code that requires upgrading the elevators for firefighters’ emergency operations until July 1, 2015 because the Petitioner has demonstrated that the purpose of the statute underlying the rule will be met and that Petitioner would suffer a substantial hardship if required to comply with this rule (VW2012-263).A copy of the Order may be obtained by contacting: Mark Boutin, Bureau of Elevator Safety, 1940 North Monroe Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-1013.
The Department of Business and Professional Regulation, Division of Hotels and Restaurants, Bureau of Elevator Safety hereby gives notice: On October 2, 2012 the Division issued an order. The Final Order was in response to a Petition for an emergency Variance from Spanish Trace Ocean Club Condominium, filed September 5, 2012, and advertised on September 21, 2012 in Vol. 38, No. 38, of the Florida Administrative Register (formerly FAW). No comments were received in response to the petition. The Final Order on the Petition for Variance grants the Petitioner a variance from Rule 3.4.4 ASME A17.3, 1996 edition, as adopted by Rule 61C-5.001(1) Florida Administrative Code that requires upgrading the elevators emergency exits because the Petitioner has demonstrated that the purpose of the statute underlying the rule will be met and that Petitioner would suffer a substantial hardship if required to comply with this rule (VW2012-291).A copy of the Order may be obtained by contacting: Mark Boutin, Bureau of Elevator Safety, 1940 North Monroe Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-1013.
The Department of Business and Professional Regulation, Division of Hotels and Restaurants, Bureau of Elevator Safety hereby gives notice: On October 2, 2012 the Division issued an order. The Final Order was in response to a Petition for an emergency Variance from San Sebastian Square 1 & 4, filed September 10, 2012 and advertised on September 21, 2012 in Vol. 38, No. 38, of the Florida Administrative Register (formerly FAW). No comments were received in response to the petition. The Final Order on the Petition for Variance grants the Petitioner a variance from Rule 3.10.3, and 3.3.2 ASME A17.3, 1996 edition, as adopted by Rule 61C-5.001(1) Florida Administrative Code that requires upgrading the elevators top-of-car operating devices and platform guards until September 14, 2014 because the Petitioner has demonstrated that the purpose of the statute underlying the rule will be met and that Petitioner would suffer a substantial hardship if required to comply with this rule (VW2012-298).A copy of the Order may be obtained by contacting: Mark Boutin, Bureau of Elevator Safety, 1940 North Monroe Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-1013.
The Department of Business and Professional Regulation, Division of Hotels and Restaurants, Bureau of Elevator Safety hereby gives notice: On October 2, 2012 the Division issued an order. The Final Order was in response to a Petition for an emergency Variance from Jacksonville Bank Building, filed September 19, 2012, and advertised on October 1, 2012 in Vol. 38, No. 40, of the Florida Administrative Register. No comments were received in response to the petition. The Final Order on the Petition for Variance grants the Petitioner a variance from Rule 3.11.3, and 2.7.4 ASME A17.3, 1996 edition, as adopted by Rule 61C-5.001(1) Florida Administrative Code that requires upgrading the elevators for firefighters’ emergency operations and restricted door openings until January 1, 2015 because the Petitioner has demonstrated that the purpose of the statute underlying the rule will be met and that Petitioner would suffer a substantial hardship if required to comply with this rule (VW2012-307).A copy of the Order may be obtained by contacting: Mark Boutin, Bureau of Elevator Safety, 1940 North Monroe Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-1013.
The Department of Business and Professional Regulation, Division of Hotels and Restaurants, Bureau of Elevator Safety hereby gives notice: On October 2, 2012 the Division issued an order. The Final Order was in response to a Petition for an emergency Variance from Project Optimus, filed September 21, 2012, and advertised on October 1, 2012 in Vol. 38, No. 40, of the Florida Administrative Register. No comments were received in response to the petition. The Final Order on the Petition for Variance grants the Petitioner a variance from Rule 2.20.4, 2.18.5, and 8.11.2.1.3(cc)(1) & (3) ASME A17.1, 2005 edition, as adopted by Rule 61C-5.001(1) Florida Administrative Code from the requirement that suspension and governor ropes be no less than 9.5 mm to allow the installation of 6mm governor ropes and 8mm hoist ropes because the Petitioner has demonstrated that the purpose of the statute underlying the rule will be met and that Petitioner would suffer a substantial hardship if required to comply with this rule (VW2012-312).
- On October 2, 2012, the Department issued a Final Order that was in response to a Petition for Variance from
Ironwood fourteenth Condominium Assoc. Inc, filed August 31, 2012, and advertised on September 14, 2012 in Vol. 38, No. 37, of the Florida Administrative Register (formerly FAW). No comments were received in response to the petition. The Final Order on the Petition for Variance denies the Petitioner a variance from Rule 3.11.3, ASME A17.3, 1996 edition, as adopted by Chapter 30, Section 3001.2 Florida Building Code adopted by 61C-5.001(1)(a), Florida Administrative Code that requires upgrading the elevators for firefighters’ emergency operations because the Petitioner has not demonstrated that the purpose of the statute underlying the rule will be met or that Petitioner would suffer a substantial hardship if required to comply with this rule (VW2012-286).
5. Notices of Meetings, Workshops and Public Hearings
- Regional Planning Councils
- Southwest Florida Regional Planning Council
- Other Agencies and Organizations
- Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
- Division of Plant Industry
- Department of Environmental Protection
- Departmental
- To present and receive public comments on the draft total maximum daily load (TMDL) for the nutrient impairment of the Rainbow Springs Group and the Rainbow Springs Group Run, in the Withlacoochee River Basin, to be adopted in Rule 62-304.640, F.A.C. The draft TMDL document for these impaired waters will be placed on the Department’s TMDL website (http://www.dep.state.fl.us/water/tmdl/) by Thursday, October 4, 2012, and will be provided upon request to interested parties by mail or via e-mail distribution. The Department will accept written comments on the draft TMDLs through November 1, 2012. Written comments should be directed to: Richard Hicks, PG Administrator, Ground Water Management Section, Florida Department of Environmental Protection, Mail Station #3575, 2600 Blair Stone Road, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-2400, or via email to: richard.w.hicks@dep.state.fl.us.; October 18, 2012, 1:30 p.m.; Dunnellon Public Library, 20351 Robinson Road, Dunnellon, Florida.
- Dunnellon Public Library, 20351 Robinson Road, Dunnellon, Florida.
- Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
- Division of Consumer Services
- General meeting of the council.; Thursday, October 11, 2012, 1:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.; Orange County Bar Association, 880 North Orange Avenue, Orlando, Florida 32801, (407) 422-4551. The meeting will also be available via teleconference. The Call-in Number is (888) 808-6959, Conference Code: 4102667.
- Orange County Bar Association, 880 North Orange Avenue, Orlando, Florida 32801, (407) 422-4551. The meeting will also be available via teleconference. The Call-in Number is (888) 808-6959, Conference Code: 4102667.
- Other Agencies and Organizations
- Enterprise Florida, Inc.
- This meeting will discuss on-going issues,
developing issues and other matters.
; Thursday, November 8, 2012
2:00 PM
; Rosen Shingle Creek
9939 Universal Blvd.
Orlando, FL 32819
- Rosen Shingle Creek
9939 Universal Blvd.
Orlando, FL 32819
- Preparation for the upcoming Board of Director meetings.; Oct. 10, 2012 9:30 am; Enterprise Florida, Inc.
800 N. Magnolia Avenue, Suite 1100
Orlando, FL 32803
- Enterprise Florida, Inc.
800 N. Magnolia Avenue, Suite 1100
Orlando, FL 32803
- Regional Planning Councils
- West Florida Regional Planning Council
- General business of the Bay Area Resource Council.; BARC,Wednesday, October 24, 2012 at 10:00 a.m.
BARC-TAC, Wednesday, October 24, 2012 at 8:30 a.m.; West Florida Regional Planning Council, 4081 E. Olive Road, Suite A, Pensacola Florida, 32514
- West Florida Regional Planning Council, 4081 E. Olive Road, Suite A, Pensacola Florida, 32514
- Water Management Districts
- Suwannee River Water Management District
- Governing Board Meeting to consider District business and conduct public hearings on regulatory, real estate, and other various matters. A workshop will follow the Board meeting.; October 9, 2012, 9:00 a.m.; District Headquarters, 9225 CR 49, Live Oak, FL 32060
- District Headquarters, 9225 CR 49, Live Oak, FL 32060
- Department of Environmental Protection
- Departmental
- A Public Hearing of the Acquisition and Restoration Council, established pursuant to 2.259.035, F.S., is scheduled to take public testimony on all Florida Forever land acquisition projects, new proposals, and ranking within categories.; Monday, November 5, 2012, 6:00 p.m.; Archbold Biological Station, East Meeting Room, 123 Main Drive, Venus, FL 33960
- Archbold Biological Station, East Meeting Room, 123 Main Drive, Venus, FL 33960
- Department of Business and Professional Regulation
- Board of Pilot Commissioners
- Department of Children and Families
- Agency for Persons with Disabilities
- Florida Housing Finance Corporation
- Departmental
- The first Review Committee meeting will be to discuss the proposals and answer any questions the Review Committee may have regarding the proposals submitted in response to Florida Housing Finance Corporation’s Request for Proposals No. 2012-04 from qualified applicants for Extremely Low Income (ELI) Households funding. The second Review Committee meeting will be to give the scores and to submit a recommendation to Florida Housing’s Board of Directors.; 10 am., Wednesday, October 17, 2012 and
10 am, Monday, October 22, 2012
; Rick Seltzer Conference Room, Suite 6000, Florida Housing Finance Corporation, 227 North Bronough Street, Tallahassee, Florida.
- Rick Seltzer Conference Room, Suite 6000, Florida Housing Finance Corporation, 227 North Bronough Street, Tallahassee, Florida.
- Department of Economic Opportunity
- Division of Workforce Services
- Reemployment Assistance Continued Claims.; October 18, 2012, 4:00 p.m.; Department of Economic Opportunity, 107 East Madison Street, Caldwell Building, Tallahassee, Florida, 32399. If you wish to participate telephonically please contact Miriam Snipes, (850) 245-7150.
- Department of Economic Opportunity, 107 East Madison Street, Caldwell Building, Tallahassee, Florida, 32399. If you wish to participate telephonically please contact Miriam Snipes, (850) 245-7150.
- Department of Health
- Board of Osteopathic Medicine
- Regular business of the Board.; Friday, November 2,2012 at 1:00pm and Saturday, November 3, 2012 at 9:00 am; Hyatt Regency Jacksonville Riverfront, 225 East Coastline Drive, Jacksonville, FL 32202; 904-588-1234
- Hyatt Regency Jacksonville Riverfront, 225 East Coastline Drive, Jacksonville, FL 32202; 904-588-1234
6. Notices of Petitions and Dispositions Regarding Declaratory Stat
- Department of Business and Professional Regulation
- Florida Building Commission
- Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
- Division of Consumer Services
7. Notices Regarding Bids, Proposals and Purchasing
- Department of Transportation
- Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles
8. Miscellaneous
- Department of Health
- Board of Nursing
- Board of Osteopathic Medicine
- Board of Massage Therapy
- Department of Financial Services
- FSC - Financial Institution Regulation
- Department of Health