1. Notices of Development of Proposed Rules and Negotiated Rulemaking
- Department of Environmental Protection
- Departmental
- The chapter authorizes 36 categories of activities that can qualify for an environmental resource noticed general permit under Part IV of Chapter 373, F.S. Similar noticed general permits have been issued by the water management districts in Chapters 40B-400, 40C-400, 40D-400 and 40E-400, F.A.C. Chapter 62-341, F.A.C., was last amended by the Department to expand the availability of these general permits to Phase 1 of the new environmental resource permit program within the geographic territory of the Northwest Florida Water Management District (NWFWMD), in accordance with Section 373.4145(1)(a), F.S. Those amendments became effective on October 1, 2007.
In accordance with Section 373.4145(1)(b), F.S., the Department is commencing development of the Phase 2 environmental resource permit program within the geographic territory of the NWFWMD. The Phase 2 rules primarily will involve amendments to Chapter 62-346, F.A.C., to regulate the management and storage of surface waters, including isolated wetlands in that area. As part of that rulemaking, the Department may propose amendments to the existing noticed general permits in Chapter 62-341, F.A.C., and may propose new noticed general permits. Because this chapter has statewide applicability, the Department expects to have public workshops around the state if any amendments are proposed to this chapter.
- Section 373.4145, F.S., requires the Department, in coordination with the Northwest Florida Water Management District (NWFWMD), to develop rules in a two-phase approach to implement the environmental resource permit (ERP) program under Part IV of Chapter 373, F.S., within the geographic limits of the Northwest Florida Water Management District (the “Panhandle”). In accordance with Section 373.4145(1)(a), F.S., the first phase of that rulemaking (known as the “Phase 1 rules”), which became effective on October 1, 2007, is limited to regulating the construction, operation, alteration, maintenance, abandonment, and removal of stormwater management systems within the Panhandle. The purpose of this Notice is to announce that the Department, in coordination with the NWFWMD, is now ready to initiate rule development on Phase 2 of the ERP rules in the Panhandle in accordance with Section 373.4145(1)(b), F.S.
The Phase 2 rulemaking will involve amendments to Chapter 62-346, F.A.C., to add environmental criteria to the Phase 1 rules, including regulation of dredging and filling in, on, or over connected and isolated wetlands and other surface waters. In accordance with Section 373.4145(1)(b), F.S., these rules must improve the management and storage of surface waters with minimal impact on property interests, and in consideration of the rural nature, current development trends, and abundant natural resources within the NWFWMD relative to the permitting thresholds and requirements. Such rules also:
(1) Must pursue streamlining of the federal and state wetland permitting programs pursuant to Sections 373.4143, F.S., and 373.4144, F.S.;
(2) Implement other streamlining measures to the maximum extent possible, such as electronic permitting, field permitting, and informal wetland determinations;
(3) Incorporate exemptions specified in Section 373.4145(3), F.S.; and
(4) Incorporate provisions for activities that will continue to be governed under Chapters 62-25 and 62-312, F.A.C., in accordance with Section 373.4145(6), F.S.
This rulemaking will include amendments to Applicant’s Handbook Volumes I and II, which are incorporated by reference in Chapter 62-346, F.A.C. Applicant’s Handbook Volume I contains a discussion of the procedures and general criteria used in Chapter 62-346, F.A.C.; it will be amended to add new environmental criteria. Applicant’s Handbook Volume II addresses the design and performance standards for stormwater management systems; it is expected to be amended to address issues that are identified during implementation of the Phase 1 rules. This rulemaking also may include amendments to the “Operating Agreement Concerning Regulation Under Part IV, Chapter 373, F.S., Between Northwest Florida Water Management District and Department of Environmental Protection” and concurrent amendments to Chapter 62-341, F.A.C., to add or amend certain noticed general permits.
In accordance with Section 373.4145(1)(b), F.S., the Phase 2 rules cannot go into effect any earlier than January 1, 2008. When the Phase 2 rules go into effect, the wetland resource permitting program under Chapter 62-312, F.A.C., that regulates dredging and filling in surface waters of the state will no longer be in effect, except for certain activities in accordance with Section 373.4145(6), F.S.
- The purpose of this rule development project is to update the Annual Operating Report form and instructions to (DEP Form No. 62-210.900(5)) include the emissions computation and reporting requirements of Rule 62-210.370, F.A.C., and to modify other air emissions reporting procedures on the form. The Division of Air Resource Management expects to have a draft copy of proposed form changes available by November 12, 2007.
- Department of Corrections
- Department of Elder Affairs
- Federal Aging Programs
- The purpose of the proposed rule amendment is to clarify waiver requirements for assisted living facilities under Chapter 429, Part I, F.S., and other waiver requirements under Chapter 120, F.S.
- The purpose of the proposed rule amendments is to protect the health, safety, security and well-being of residents living in ADULT FAMILY-CARE HOMES. The amendments add language to define the term “unattended” as it pertains to residents; add language to the resident health assessment form, incorporated by reference in the rule, where a resident’s health care practitioner may certify that the resident may be left unattended, and if so, for what period of time; add language to the residency agreement and care and services standards regarding the level of supervision provided, the conditions required if the health care practitioner certifies that the resident may be left unattended, the need for the health care practitioner’s annual reassessment regarding such a determination and the need for the practitioner’s certification to be include in the resident’s record.
- Water Management Districts
- Southwest Florida Water Management District
- Public Service Commission
- Department of Community Affairs
- Division of Housing and Community Development
- Section 553.992, Part VIII, F.S., requires the Department of Community Affairs (the Department) to update the Building Energy-Efficiency Rating System in accordance with the procedures of Chapter 120, F.S. Section 553.995(2), F.S., requires the BERS program to be compatible with federal rating systems and state building codes and standards, where applicable. The proposed rule changes coincide with changes made to a national standard for home energy rating systems that is promulgated by the National Association of State Energy Officials (NASEO). Updating to this standard allows Florida to maintain its accreditation with NASEO, which has positioned itself to provide certifications for builders wishing to claim federal tax credits from the Internal Revenue Service.
Although the effect of upgrading to a new computer program initially causes a divergence between the BERS program and Florida’s energy code, both the energy code and the BERS rating reports provide information required by Section 553.902, F.S.: levels of insulation, the amount and type of glass, and the HVAC and water heating system efficiencies. Efforts to offset this divergence in compliance tools include a translation program to take code compliance files and transfer the information to the BERS program, and upgrading the energy code to the EnergyGauge® USA program during the 2007 code update cycle. The EPL Display Card referenced in Section 553.9085, F.S., currently utilizes an Estimated Energy Performance Score, which mimics the current Class 3 BERS rating. This “score” will be maintained until the code is changed.
The revised standard proposed as a change to Rule 9B-60.008, F.A.C., the 2006 Mortgage Industry National Home Energy Rating Systems Standards (HERS), amended May 10, 2007, requires the following additional changes to the program. These changes are reflected in the proposed revisions to Chapter 9B-60, F.A.C.:
1. The HERS Score is changed to a HERS Index with the Reference Standard for a home becoming a ratio when compared to the Design home.
2. The ratings will no longer be based on the Florida energy code because the computer program used to calculate energy code compliance is not capable of meeting the new National HERS Standards. Rather, the program will utilize the EnergyGauge® USA ResRate 2006 program which meets the new Standards.
3. Class 1 raters will be required by the Standards to pass the RESNET National Core Exam. Recertification of raters will no longer require peer review and reevaluation.
4. Reporting of ratings will be via website upload.
5. The rule will prohibit the practice of representative sampling of multiple homes in BERS ratings, requiring ratings to be specific to one residence.
6. Florida’s commercial building rating computer program has been updated to Energy Gauge Summit Com/Rate-2004.
- Water Management Districts
- Southwest Florida Water Management District
- Agency for Health Care Administration
- Medicaid
- The purpose of this rule is to incorporate by reference the Florida Medicaid Targeted Case Management for Children at Risk of Abuse and Neglect Coverage and Limitations Handbook, September 2007. The handbook contains the policies and procedures for the Targeted Case Management for Children at Risk of Abuse and Neglect Program. The effect will be to incorporate the Florida Medicaid Targeted Case Management for Children at Risk of Abuse and Neglect Coverage and Limitations Handbook, September 2007, into rule.
This Notice of Rule Development replaces the Notice of Rule Development that was published in the Florida Administrative Weekly, Vol. 32, No. 40, on October 6, 2006. In that notice, we erroneously numbered the Rule 59G-4.300, F.A.C., which is already the rule number for State Mental Health Hospital Services.
- Water Management Districts
- Southwest Florida Water Management District
- Department of Financial Services
- OIR – Insurance Regulation
- Department of Corrections
- Department of Education
2. Proposed Rules
- Department of Environmental Protection
- Water Management Districts
- Southwest Florida Water Management District
- Florida Land and Water Adjudicatory Commission
- Myakka Ranch Community Development District
- Department of Business and Professional Regulation
- Division of Hotels and Restaurants
- Department of Legal Affairs
- Department of Health
- Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission
- Freshwater Fish and Wildlife
- The purpose of these proposed rule amendments is to address the possession and housing of captive wildlife, venomous reptiles and reptiles of concern. The proposed rule amendments should have the effect of clarifying the rules and eliminating inconsistencies between rules and statutes resulting from the passage of Chapter 2007-239, Laws of Florida, during the 2007 legislative session. The proposed rule amendments will also add reporting requirements in the instance of the escape of Class I wildlife. Rules 68A-6.003, 68A-6.007, 68A-6.0071 and 68A-6.0072, adopted on April 6, 2007, are effective January 1, 2008. These proposed rule amendments are designed to amend the rules as soon as possible after that date.
- Due of Comment: 11/23/2007
- The purpose of the proposed rule change is to establish bag limits for taking ducks in conformance with federal regulations. The daily bag limit for canvasbacks is accordingly increased from one to two. The effect of this rule amendment is to allow a larger harvest of these birds, but within safe levels to assure their conservation.
- Due of Comment: 11/23/2007
- Department of Business and Professional Regulation
- Division of Pari-Mutuel Wagering
- Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission
- Freshwater Fish and Wildlife
- Department of Environmental Protection
- Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
- Division of Plant Industry
- Department of Health
- Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission
- Department of Business and Professional Regulation
3. Notices of Changes, Corrections and Withdrawals
- Department of Environmental Protection
- Water Management Districts
- Southwest Florida Water Management District
- Department of Financial Services
- OIR – Insurance Regulation
- Department of Business and Professional Regulation
- Florida Real Estate Commission
- Agency for Health Care Administration
- Department of Financial Services
- OIR – Insurance Regulation
- Agency for Health Care Administration
- Department of Business and Professional Regulation
- Construction Industry Licensing Board
- Department of Management Services
- Agency for Workforce Innovation
- Department of Business and Professional Regulation
- Florida Real Estate Commission
- Department of Health
4. Emergency Rules
- Department of the Lottery
- Department of Revenue
- Property Tax Oversight Program
5. Petitions and Dispositions Regarding Rule Variance or Waiver
- Water Management Districts
- South Florida Water Management District
- waiver from the City of Miami Springs, Application Number 07-1015-1, for utilization of Works of Lands of the District known as the C-6 Canal, Miami-Dade, for installation of a guardrail; Section 3, Township 53 South, Range 40 East, Miami-Dade County. The petition seeks relief from subsections 40E-6.011(4) and (6), Florida Administrative Code, which governs the placement of permanent and semi-permanent above-ground structures within 40 feet of top of the canal bank within the Works or Lands of the District and paragraph 40E-6.601(4)(g), Florida Administrative Code, which governs the Permit Application Processing Fees for Standard Permit Applications.
- Department of Health
- Board of Medicine
- The Petition for Waiver and/or Variance was filed by Laith Kasir, M.D., on August 15, 2007, seeking a waiver or variance from subsection 64B8-4.009(5), F.A.C., with regard to the requirement for official transcripts from Petitioner’s medical school. The Notice was published in Vol. 33, No. 35, of the F.A.W., on August 31, 2007. The Credentials Committee, at its meeting held on September 29, 2007, recommended that Petitioner’s request for waiver or variance be granted. The Board, at its meeting held on October 6, 2007, accepted the Committee’s recommendation and voted to grant the Petition for Waiver finding that the Petitioner demonstrated a substantial hardship and met the purpose of the underlying statute.
- The Petition for Waiver and/or Variance was filed by Habib John Komari, M.D., on August 22, 2007, seeking a waiver or variance from subsection 64B8-4.009(5), F.A.C., with regard to the requirement for official transcripts from Petitioner’s medical school. The Notice was published in Vol. 33, No. 36, of the F.A.W., on September 7, 2007. The Credentials Committee, at its meeting held on September 29, 2007, recommended that Petitioner’s request for waiver or variance be granted. The Board, at its meeting held on October 6, 2007, accepted the Committee’s recommendation and voted to grant the Petition for Waiver finding that the Petitioner demonstrated a substantial hardship and met the purpose of the underlying statute.
- Department of Business and Professional Regulation
- Division of Pari-Mutuel Wagering
- Florida Housing Finance Corporation
- Departmental
- The Florida Housing Finance Corporation gives notice of the entry of an Order Granting a Petition for Waiver or Variance
NAME OF THE PETITIONER: Pebble Hill Estates Limited Partnership
DATE PETITION WAS FILED: August 20, 2007
RULE NUMBER AND NATURE OF THE RULE FROM WHICH THE WAIVER OR VARIANCE IS SOUGHT: Paragraph 67-48.004(14)(e), Florida Administrative Code (2005)
REFERENCE TO THE PLACE AND DATE OF THE PUBLICATION OF THE NOTICE OF PETITION:
Florida Administrative Weekly, August 31, 2007, Vol. 33, No. 35
THE DATE THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF FLORIDA HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION APPROVED THE VARIANCE OR WAIVER:
September 21, 2007
THE GENERAL BASIS FOR THE DECISION:
The purpose of the underlying statute is to make loans to Eligible Housing Providers and Eligible Home Buyers for the construction of affordable housing. The waiver will further this purpose.
- The Florida Housing Finance Corporation gives notice of the entry of an Order Granting a Petition for Waiver or Variance
NAME OF THE PETITIONER: Tallman Pines Associates II, Ltd.
DATE PETITION WAS FILED: July 18, 2007
RULE NUMBER AND NATURE OF THE RULE FROM WHICH THE WAIVER OR VARIANCE IS SOUGHT: Part II.A.2.c.(1) of the 2006 RRLP Application Instructions and Part II.A.2.a.(2) of the 2006 Universal Application Instructions, Florida Administrative Code
REFERENCE TO THE PLACE AND DATE OF THE PUBLICATION OF THE NOTICE OF PETITION:
Florida Administrative Weekly, July 27, 2007, Vol. 33, No. 30
THE DATE THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF FLORIDA HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION APPROVED THE VARIANCE OR WAIVER:
September 21, 2007
THE GENERAL BASIS FOR THE DECISION
The purpose of the underlying statute is to make loans to Eligible Housing Providers and Eligible Home Buyers for the construction of affordable housing. The waiver will further this purpose.
- The Florida Housing Finance Corporation gives notice of the entry of an Order Denying a Petition for Waiver or Variance
NAME OF THE PETITIONER: Spinal Cord Living-Assistance Development, Inc.
DATE PETITION WAS FILED: July 31, 2007
RULE NUMBER AND NATURE OF THE RULE FROM WHICH THE WAIVER OR VARIANCE IS SOUGHT: 67-48.004(14)(n), Florida Administrative Code
REFERENCE TO THE PLACE AND DATE OF THE PUBLICATION OF THE NOTICE OF PETITION:
Florida Administrative Weekly, August 10, 2007, Vol. 33, No. 32
THE DATE THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF FLORIDA HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION DENIED THE VARIANCE OR WAIVER:
September 21, 2007
THE GENERAL BASIS FOR THE DECISION
The purpose of the underlying statute is to make loans to Eligible Housing Providers and Eligible Home Buyers for the construction of affordable housing. The waiver will further this purpose.
- The Florida Housing Finance Corporation gives notice of the entry of an Order Granting a Petition for Waiver or Variance
NAME OF THE PETITIONER: Sea Grape Apartments, Ltd.
DATE PETITION WAS FILED: August 22, 2007
RULE NUMBER AND NATURE OF THE RULE FROM WHICH THE WAIVER OR VARIANCE IS SOUGHT: Paragraph 67-48.004(14)(e), Florida Administrative Code
REFERENCE TO THE PLACE AND DATE OF THE PUBLICATION OF THE NOTICE OF PETITION:
Florida Administrative Weekly, August 31, 2007, Vol. 33, No. 35
THE DATE THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF FLORIDA HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION APPROVED THE VARIANCE OR WAIVER:
September 21, 2007
THE GENERAL BASIS FOR THE DECISION:
The purpose of the underlying statute is to make loans to Eligible Housing Providers and Eligible Home Buyers for the construction of affordable housing. The waiver will further this purpose.
- The Florida Housing Finance Corporation gives notice of the entry of an Order Granting a Petition for Waiver or Variance:
NAME OF THE PETITIONER: Morris Court II, Ltd.
DATE PETITION WAS FILED: August 22, 2007
RULE NUMBER AND NATURE OF THE RULE FROM WHICH THE WAIVER OR VARIANCE IS SOUGHT: Paragraph 67-48.004(14)(e), Florida Administrative Code
REFERENCE TO THE PLACE AND DATE OF THE PUBLICATION OF THE NOTICE OF PETITION:
Florida Administrative Weekly, August 31, 2007, Vol. 33, No. 35
THE DATE THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF FLORIDA HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION APPROVED THE VARIANCE OR WAIVER:
September 21, 2007
THE GENERAL BASIS FOR THE DECISION:
The purpose of the underlying statute is to make loans to Eligible Housing Providers and Eligible Home Buyers for the construction of affordable housing. The waiver will further this purpose.
- The Florida Housing Finance Corporation gives notice of the entry of an Order Granting a Petition for Waiver or Variance
NAME OF THE PETITIONER: Fox Hollow Associates, Ltd.
DATE PETITION WAS FILED: June 26, 2007
RULE NUMBER AND NATURE OF THE RULE FROM WHICH THE WAIVER OR VARIANCE IS SOUGHT: Paragraphs 67-21.003(14)(j) and 67-48.004(14)(j), Florida Administrative Code
REFERENCE TO THE PLACE AND DATE OF THE PUBLICATION OF THE NOTICE OF PETITION:
Florida Administrative Weekly, July 6, 2007, Vol. 33, No. 27
THE DATE THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF FLORIDA HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION APPROVED THE VARIANCE OR WAIVER:
September 21, 2007
THE GENERAL BASIS FOR THE DECISION:
The purpose of the underlying statute is to make loans to Eligible Housing Providers and Eligible Home Buyers for the construction of affordable housing. The waiver will further this purpose.
- Department of Health
- Board of Clinical Laboratory Personnel
- Water Management Districts
- South Florida Water Management District
- The SFWMD Governing Board issued an Order Granting Waiver under Section 120.542, Fla. Stat. (SFWMD 2007-692-DAO-ROW to John Carl Clements. The petition for waiver was received by the SFWMD on August 29, 2007. Notice of receipt of the petition requesting the waiver was published in the Florida Administrative Weekly, Vol. 33, No. 37, on September 14, 2007. No public comment was received. This Order provides a waiver for the proposed temporary vehicular use of L-28 right of way from U.S. 41 to the northerly terminus of L-28 to gain access to the petitioner’s camp/cabin which is located approximately 3 miles from L-28 in Collier County under Right of Way Occupancy Permit Number 13117; Multiple Sections, Township 52, 53, 54 South, Range 35 East, Miami-Dade and Broward County. Specifically, the Order grants a waiver of subsection 40E-6.221(9), Fla. Admin. Code, which governs the requirement that, except for both private and public utilities, an applicant must own or lease the land lying adjacent to the District Work within Works or Lands of the District. Generally, the Order sets forth the basis of the Governing Board decision to grant the waiver, as follows: 1) the granting of this waiver will not significantly interfere with the District’s current ability to perform necessary construction, alteration, operation and routine maintenance activities property interests and ability to construct, operate and maintain Works and Lands of the District activities; and 2) the Order granting a waiver from the subject rule would prevent the Petitioner from suffering a substantial hardship.
- The SFWMD Governing Board issued an Order Granting Waiver under Section 120.542, Fla. Stat. (SFWMD 2007-693-DAO-ROW) to Anthony Sabatino, Sr.. The petition for waiver was received by the SFWMD on August 29, 2007. Notice of receipt of the petition requesting the waiver was published in the Florida Administrative Weekly, Vol. 33, No. 37, on September 14, 2007. No public comment was received. This Order provides a waiver for the proposed temporary vehicular use of L-28 right of way from U.S. 41 to the northerly terminus of L-28 to gain access to the petitioner’s camp/cabin which is located approximately 3 miles from L-28 in Collier County under Right of Way Occupancy Permit Number 13117; Multiple Sections, Township 52, 53, 54 South, Range 35 East, Miami-Dade and Broward County. Specifically, the Order grants a waiver of subsection 40E-6.221(9), Fla. Admin. Code, which governs the requirement that, except for both private and public utilities, an applicant must own or lease the land lying adjacent to the District Work within Works or Lands of the District. Generally, the Order sets forth the basis of the Governing Board decision to grant the waiver, as follows: 1) the granting of this waiver will not significantly interfere with the District's current ability to perform necessary construction, alteration, operation and routine maintenance activities property interests and ability to construct, operate and maintain Works and Lands of the District activities; and 2) the Order granting a waiver from the subject rule would prevent the Petitioner from suffering a substantial hardship.
- The SFWMD Governing Board issued an Order Granting Waiver under Section 120.542, Fla. Stat. (SFWMD 2007-694-DAO-ROW) to Edwin L. Young. The petition for waiver was received by the SFWMD on August 29, 2007. Notice of receipt of the petition requesting the waiver was published in the Florida Administrative Weekly, Vol. 33, No. 37, on September 14, 2007. No public comment was received. This Order provides a waiver for the proposed temporary vehicular use of L-28 right of way from U.S. 41 to the northerly terminus of L-28 to gain access to the petitioner’s camp/cabin which is located approximately 3 miles from L-28 in Collier County under Right of Way Occupancy Permit Number 13117; Multiple Sections, Township 52, 53, 54 South, Range 35 East, Miami-Dade and Broward County. Specifically, the Order grants a waiver of subsection 40E-6.221(9), Fla. Admin. Code, which governs the requirement that, except for both private and public utilities, an applicant must own or lease the land lying adjacent to the District Work within Works or Lands of the District. Generally, the Order sets forth the basis of the Governing Board decision to grant the waiver, as follows: 1) the granting of this waiver will not significantly interfere with the District’s current ability to perform necessary construction, alteration, operation and routine maintenance activities property interests and ability to construct, operate and maintain Works and Lands of the District activities; and 2) the Order granting a waiver from the subject rule would prevent the Petitioner from suffering a substantial hardship.
- The SFWMD Governing Board issued an Order Granting Waiver under Section 120.542, Fla. Stat. (SFWMD 2007-695-DAO-ROW) to Michael C. Grant. The petition for waiver was received by the SFWMD on August 29, 2007. Notice of receipt of the petition requesting the waiver was published in the Florida Administrative Weekly, Vol. 33, No. 37, on September 14, 2007. No public comment was received. This Order provides a waiver for the proposed temporary vehicular use of L-28 right of way from U.S. 41 to the northerly terminus of L-28 to gain access to the petitioner’s camp/cabin which is located approximately 3 miles from L-28 in Collier County under Right of Way Occupancy Permit Number 13117; Multiple Sections, Township 52, 53, 54 South, Range 35 East, Miami-Dade and Broward County. Specifically, the Order grants a waiver of subsection 40E-6.221(9), Fla. Admin. Code, which governs the requirement that, except for both private and public utilities, an applicant must own or lease the land lying adjacent to the District Work within Works or Lands of the District. Generally, the Order sets forth the basis of the Governing Board decision to grant the waiver, as follows: 1) the granting of this waiver will not significantly interfere with the District's current ability to perform necessary construction, alteration, operation and routine maintenance activities property interests and ability to construct, operate and maintain Works and Lands of the District activities; and 2) the Order granting a waiver from the subject rule would prevent the Petitioner from suffering a substantial hardship.
- The SFWMD Governing Board issued an Order Granting Waiver under Section 120.542, Fla. Stat., (SFWMD 2007-696-DAO-ROW) to Mario Richard Cappelletti. The petition for waiver was received by the SFWMD on August 29, 2007. Notice of receipt of the petition requesting the waiver was published in the Florida Administrative Weekly, Vol. 33, No. 37, on September 14, 2007. No public comment was received. This Order provides a waiver for the proposed temporary vehicular use of L-28 right of way from U.S. 41 to the northerly terminus of L-28 to gain access to the petitioner’s camp/cabin which is located approximately 3 miles from L-28 in Collier County under Right of Way Occupancy Permit Number 13117; Multiple Sections, Township 52, 53, 54 South, Range 35 East, Miami-Dade and Broward County. Specifically, the Order grants a waiver of subsection 40E-6.221(9), Fla. Admin. Code, which governs the requirement that, except for both private and public utilities, an applicant must own or lease the land lying adjacent to the District Work within Works or Lands of the District. Generally, the Order sets forth the basis of the Governing Board decision to grant the waiver, as follows: 1) the granting of this waiver will not significantly interfere with the District’s current ability to perform necessary construction, alteration, operation and routine maintenance activities property interests and ability to construct, operate and maintain Works and Lands of the District activities; and 2) the Order granting a waiver from the subject rule would prevent the Petitioner from suffering a substantial hardship.
- The SFWMD Governing Board issued an Order Granting Waiver under Section 120.542, Fla. Stat., (SFWMD 2007-691-DAO-ROW) to Collier County Board of County Commissioners. The petition for waiver was received by the SFWMD on July 10, 2007. Notice of receipt of the petition requesting the waiver was published in the Florida Administrative Weekly, Vol. 33, No. 31, on August 3, 2007. No public comment was received. This Order provides a waiver for the installation of new poles and the removal of existing concrete poles that support the traffic signals to be replaced by master arms within the right of way of the Airport Road Canal; Section 1, 2, 35 & 36, Township 48 & 49 South, Range 25 East, Collier County. Specifically, the Order grants a waiver from subsections 40E-6.011(4), (6), 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 placement of above-ground permanent and/or semi-permanent facilities 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 Petitioner from suffering a substantial hardship.
- The SFWMD Governing Board issued an Order Granting Waiver under Section 120.542, Fla. Stat. (SFWMD 2007-690-DAO-ROW), to Collier County Board of County Commissioners. The petition for waiver was received by the SFWMD on July 10, 2007. Notice of receipt of the petition requesting the waiver was published in the Florida Administrative Weekly, Vol. 33, No. 31, on August 3, 2007. No public comment was received. This Order provides a waiver for the proposed placement of light poles and master arms, traffic signals, turn lanes and guardrails within the right of way of the Henderson Creek Canal; Multiple Sections, Township 48 & 49 South, Range 26 East, Collier County. Specifically, the Order grants a waiver from subsections 40E-6.011(4), (6), 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 placement of above-ground permanent and/or semi-permanent facilities 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 Petitioner from suffering a substantial hardship.
- The SFWMD Governing Board issued an Order Denying Portion and Approving Portion of Application for Right of way Occupancy Standard Permit, and Denying Portion and Granting Portion of Petition for Waiver under Section 120.542, Fla. Stat. (SFWMD 2007-689-DAO-ROW), to Alligator Alley Pipeline Company, subsidiary of Calumet Pipeline Holdings, LLC. The petition for waiver was received by the SFWMD on June 28, 2007. Notice of receipt of the petition requesting the waiver was published in the Florida Administrative Weekly, Vol. 33, No. 29, on July 20, 2007. No public comment was received. This Order provides a waiver for the existing unauthorized pipeline and its appurtenant works and denial of that portion of the Petition for Waiver to testing of the pipeline located within the South Fork of the new River, North new River, Water Conservation Area 3A, and crossing L-37, L-38, Miami Canal (C-123), L-28 and L-28 Interceptor Canal; Multiple Sections, Township 49 & 50 South, Range 36 East through 42 East, Broward and Collier Counties. Specifically, the Order grants a waiver from subsections 40E-6.011(4), (6), 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 placement of above-ground permanent and/or semi-permanent facilities within Works or Lands of the District and denies the request for waiver from subsection 40E-6.221(2), Fla. Admin. Code. Generally, the Order sets forth the basis of the Governing Board decision to grant the portion of the waiver, as follows: 1) the existing facilities will not significantly interfere with the SFWMD’s ability to perform necessary construction, alteration, operation and maintenance activities; and 2) it is a violation of District rules to abandon the pipeline. The Order further sets forth the basis of the Governing Board decision to deny the portion of the waiver and permit requesting authorization to test and operate the pipeline, as follows: 1) the testing or reactivation of the pipeline for petroleum transport carries an inherent risk for spills and consequent environmental harm which would conflict with provision of Section 373.016, F.S.; and 2) is contrary to District subsections 40E-6.1011(1), (2) and 40E-6.221(2), Fla. Admin. Code.
- Department of State
- Division of Library and Information Services
- Department of Business and Professional Regulation
- Department of Health
- Board of Podiatric Medicine
- The Order is regarding the Petition for Waiver or Variance, filed on July 2, 2007, by Eustace Vivian Allen. The Notice of Petition for Waiver or Variance was published in Vol. 33, No. 29, of the July 20, 2007, Florida Administrative Weekly. The Petitioner sought a waiver or variance of Rule 64B18-11.001, F.A.C., entitled “Application for Licensure” with regard to the requirement that an application for licensure is not complete unless and until it contains verification of a passing score from the examination of the National Board of Podiatric Medical Examiners, including Part I, Part II, and the PMLexis Examination administered after August of 1996. The Petitioner also sought a waiver or variance of Rule 64B18-11.002, F.A.C., entitled “Examination of Licensure” which adopts the national examinations administered under the auspices of the National Board of Medical Examiners, including Part I, Part II and the PMLexis Examination, as the examination for licensure in Florida, provided that the applicant for licensure has taken and passed the PMLexis Examination after August of 1996. The Board considered the instant Petition at a duly-noticed public meeting, held September 21, 2007, in Tampa, Florida.
The Board’s Order granted the petition finding that Petitioner established that the purpose of the underlying statute, Section 461.006, Florida Statutes, would be met by granting a variance or waiver from Rules 64B18-11.001 and 64B18-11.002, F.A.C. The Board further found that Petitioner established that applying the requirements of the aforementioned Rules to his circumstances would violate principles of fairness and impose substantial hardship.
- The Order is regarding the Petition for Waiver or Variance, filed on August 31, 2007, by Frederick Nicholas Day. The Notice of Petition for Waiver or Variance was published in Vol. 33, No. 37, of the September 14, 2007, Florida Administrative Weekly. The Petitioner sought a waiver or variance of Rule 64B18-11.001, F.A.C., entitled “Application for Licensure” with regard to the requirement that an application for licensure is not complete unless and until it contains verification of a passing score from the examination of the National Board of Podiatric Medical Examiners, including Part I, Part II, and the PMLexis Examination administered after August of 1996. The Petitioner also sought a waiver or variance of Rule 64B18-11.002, F.A.C., entitled “Examination of Licensure” which adopts the national examinations administered under the auspices of the National Board of Medical Examiners, including Part I, Part II and the PMLexis Examination, as the examination for licensure in Florida, provided that the applicant for licensure has taken and passed the PMLexis Examination after August of 1996. The Board considered the instant Petition at a duly-noticed telephonic meeting, held October 15, 2007.
The Board’s Order granted the petition finding that Petitioner established that the purpose of the underlying statute, Section 461.006, Florida Statutes, would be met by granting a variance or waiver from Rules 64B18-11.001 and 64B18-11.002, F.A.C. The Board further found that Petitioner established that applying the requirements of the aforementioned Rules to his circumstances would violate principles of fairness and impose substantial hardship.
6. Notices of Meetings, Workshops and Public Hearings
- Other Agencies and Organizations
- Palm Beach Soil and Water Conservation District
- Regular Public Meeting. General Business; November 13, 2007, 8:00 a.m.; USDA Service Center, 750 S. Military Trail, Suite H, West Palm Beach, FL 33415
- USDA Service Center, 750 S. Military Trail, Suite H, West Palm Beach, FL 33415
- Water Management Districts
- Southwest Florida Water Management District
- This is a regularly scheduled meeting of the Green Industry Advisory Committee to discuss committee business and issues.; Thursday, November 29, 2007, 9:00 a.m.; Tampa Service Office, 7601 Highway 301 North, Tampa, FL 33637
- Tampa Service Office, 7601 Highway 301 North, Tampa, FL 33637
- This is a regularly scheduled meeting of the Agricultural Advisory Committee to discuss committee business and issues.; Thursday, November 29, 2007, 1:30 p.m.; Tampa Service Office, 7601 Highway 301 North, Tampa, FL 33637
- Tampa Service Office, 7601 Highway 301 North, Tampa, FL 33637
- Other Agencies and Organizations
- Broward Soil and Water Conservation District
- This is the regular meeting of the Board of Supervisors, Broward Soil and Water Conservation District. Topics to be discussed include, but is not limited to, Watershed Improvement District, Beach Revegetation and Chapter 582, F.S.; November 7, 2007, 5:00 p.m.; 6191 Orange Drive, Suite 6181-P, Davie, Florida 33314
- 6191 Orange Drive, Suite 6181-P, Davie, Florida 33314
- Department of Environmental Protection
- Departmental
- The department is holding a second workshop on rulemaking to cap greenhouse gas emissions from the electric utility sector such that by 2017, statewide utility sector emissions not exceed year 2000 levels; by 2025, emissions not exceed 1990 levels; and by 2050, emissions not exceed 20 percent of 1990 levels. The department proposes to create new rule Chapter 62-285, F.A.C., Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reduction, and develop new Rule 62-285.300, F.A.C., Electric Utility Greenhouse Gas Reduction Program, to accomplish this purpose. The effect of the rule would be to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from electric generating units. The department will not be offering any rule proposals at the December 5th workshop. The purpose of this second workshop is to provide another opportunity for interested persons to provide comments and recommendations to the department as we continue this rulemaking process. Written comments may be submitted to the contact person listed below.; Wednesday, December 5, 2007, 9:00 a.m.; Department of Environmental Protection, Carr Building, Room 170, 3800 Commonwealth Blvd., Tallahassee, Florida
- Department of Environmental Protection, Carr Building, Room 170, 3800 Commonwealth Blvd., Tallahassee, Florida
- The department is holding a second workshop on rulemaking to adopt the California emissions standards for new motor vehicles pursuant to section 177 of the federal Clean Air Act. The department proposes to create new rule Chapter 62-285, F.A.C., Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reduction, and develop new Rule 62-285.400, F.A.C., Adoption of California Motor Vehicle Emissions Standards, to accomplish this purpose. The effect of the rule would be to require that new motor vehicles sold in the state meet the California emissions standards. The department will not be offering any rule proposals at the December 5th workshop. The purpose of this second workshop is to provide another opportunity for interested persons to provide comments and recommendations to the department as we continue this rulemaking process.; Wednesday, December 5, 2007, 1:00 p.m.; Department of Environmental Protection, Carr Building, Room 170, 3800 Commonwealth Blvd., Tallahassee, Florida
- Department of Environmental Protection, Carr Building, Room 170, 3800 Commonwealth Blvd., Tallahassee, Florida
- The department is holding a second workshop on rulemaking to reduce long-duration diesel engine idling. The department proposes to create new rule Chapter 62-285, F.A.C., Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reduction, and develop new Rule 62-285.420, F.A.C., Heavy-Duty Vehicle Idling Reduction, to accomplish this purpose. The effect of the rule would be to reduce emissions from long-duration diesel engine idling. The department will not be offering any rule proposals at the December 5th workshop. The purpose of this second workshop is to provide another opportunity for interested persons to provide comments and recommendations to the department as we continue this rulemaking process.; Wednesday, December 5, 2007, 3:00 p.m.; Department of Environmental Protection, Carr Building, Room 170, 3800 Commonwealth Blvd., Tallahassee, Florida
- Department of Environmental Protection, Carr Building, Room 170, 3800 Commonwealth Blvd., Tallahassee, Florida
- Regional Planning Councils
- Southwest Florida Regional Planning Council
- SWFRPC Lower West Coast Watersheds Subcommittee to discuss water quality issues that are affecting the Southwest Florida Region.; Thursday, November 8, 2007, 10:00 am; Southwest Florida Regional Planning Council, 1st Floor, Conference Room, 1926 Victoria Avenue, Fort Myers, FL 33901
- Southwest Florida Regional Planning Council, 1st Floor, Conference Room, 1926 Victoria Avenue, Fort Myers, FL 33901
- The Southwest Florida Regional Planning Council regular monthly board meeting to discuss and take action, if needed, on various issues affecting the Southwest Florida Region.; Thursday, November 15, 2007, 9:00 a.m.; Southwest Florida Regional Planning Council, 1st Floor, Conference Room, 1926 Victoria Avenue, Fort Myers, FL 33901
- Southwest Florida Regional Planning Council, 1st Floor, Conference Room, 1926 Victoria Avenue, Fort Myers, FL 33901
- Lower West Coast Watersheds Subcommittee will be reviewing and discussing water quality issues affecting Southwest Florida's waterways.; Thursday, November 15, 2007, 11:00 am; Southwest Florida Regional Planning Council, 1st Floor, Conference Room, 1926 Victoria Avenue, Fort Myers, FL 33901
- Southwest Florida Regional Planning Council, 1st Floor, Conference Room, 1926 Victoria Avenue, Fort Myers, FL 33901
- Regional Transportation Authorities
- South Florida Regional Transportation Authority
- Regional Planning Councils
- West Florida Regional Planning Council
- Tampa Bay Regional Planning Council
- To conduct the regular business of the Executive/Budget Committee.; Monday, December 10, 2007, 9:00 a.m.; 4000 Gateway Centre Blvd., Suite 100, Pinellas Park, FL 33782
- 4000 Gateway Centre Blvd., Suite 100, Pinellas Park, FL 33782
- To conduct the regular business of the Tampa Bay Regional Planning Council.; Monday, December 10, 2007, 10:00 a.m.; 4000 Gateway Centre Blvd., #100, Pinellas Park, FL 33782
- 4000 Gateway Centre Blvd., #100, Pinellas Park, FL 33782
- To conduct the regular business of the TBRPC Legislative Committee.; Monday, December 10, 2007, 11:30 a.m.; 4000 Gateway Centre Blvd., #100, Pinellas Park, FL 33782
- 4000 Gateway Centre Blvd., #100, Pinellas Park, FL 33782
- To conduct the regular business of the Agency on Bay Management.; Thursday, December 13, 2007, 9:00 a.m.; 4000 Gateway Centre Blvd., #100, Pinellas Park, FL 33782
- 4000 Gateway Centre Blvd., #100, Pinellas Park, FL 33782
- To conduct the regular business of the Clearinghouse Review Committee.; Monday, December 17, 2007, 9:30 a.m.; 4000 Gateway Centre Blvd., #100, Pinellas Park, FL 33782
- 4000 Gateway Centre Blvd., #100, Pinellas Park, FL 33782
- Department of Business and Professional Regulation
- Florida Real Estate Appraisal Board
- NOTICE OF CANCELLATION – This meeting has been cancelled. Official business of the Appraisal Board – among topics included, but not limited to, are proposed legislation affecting Chapter 475, Part II, F.S., rule development workshops, Florida Administrative Code 61J1 rule amendments, disciplinary actions, 2008 AQB Criteria Changes and general subject matter.; Monday, October 23, 2007, 9:00 a.m.; Department of Business and Professional Regulation, Division of Real Estate, Room 901, Ninth Floor, North Tower, 400 West Robinson Street, Orlando, Florida
- Department of Business and Professional Regulation, Division of Real Estate, Room 901, Ninth Floor, North Tower, 400 West Robinson Street, Orlando, Florida
- Department of Children and Families
- Family Safety and Preservation Program
- Current Snapshot and Agency Issues for DCF and FSMO.; November 20, 2007, 11:30 a.m.; Osceola County Administration Bldg., Room 4721, 1 Courthouse Square, Kissimmee, FL 34741
- Osceola County Administration Bldg., Room 4721, 1 Courthouse Square, Kissimmee, FL 34741
- Current Snapshot and Issues for DCF and FSMO.; November 14, 2007, 12:15 p.m.; Facilities Management Training Room, 2010 E. Michigan Street, Orlando, FL 32806-4941
- Facilities Management Training Room, 2010 E. Michigan Street, Orlando, FL 32806-4941
- Other Agencies and Organizations
- Florida Workers' Compensation Insurance Guaranty Assoc., Inc.
- Water Management Districts
- Suwannee River Water Management District
- Other Agencies and Organizations
- Florida Workers' Compensation Insurance Guaranty Assoc., Inc.
- American Guaranty Fund Group, Inc
- Regional Planning Councils
- North Central Florida Regional Planning Council
- To conduct the regular business of the North Central Florida Local Emergency Planning Committee.; November 9, 2007, 9:30 a.m.; Clariant Administration Building, 4044 N. E. 54 Avenue, Gainesville, Florida
- Clariant Administration Building, 4044 N. E. 54 Avenue, Gainesville, Florida
- To conduct the regular business of the North Central Florida Regional Planning Council Regional Hazardous Materials Response Team Policy Board.; November 9, 2007, 1:30 p.m.; Charles F. Justice Conference Room, North Central Florida Regional Planning Council, 2009 NW 67 Place, Gainesville, Florida.Charles F. Justice Conference Room, North Central Florida Regional Planning Council, 2009 N. W. 67 Place, Gainesville, Florida
- Charles F. Justice Conference Room, North Central Florida Regional Planning Council, 2009 NW 67 Place, Gainesville, Florida.Charles F. Justice Conference Room, North Central Florida Regional Planning Council, 2009 N. W. 67 Place, Gainesville, Florida
- Department of Business and Professional Regulation
- Florida Real Estate Appraisal Board
- NOTICE OF CANCELLATION – The following meeting has been cancelled: Official business of the Appraisal Board – among topics included, but not limited to, are proposed legislation affecting Chapter 475, Part II, F.S., rule development workshops, Florida Administrative Code 61J1 rule amendments, disciplinary actions, 2008 AQB Criteria Changes and general subject matter.; Monday, October 30, 2007, 9:00 a.m.; Department of Business and Professional Regulation, Division of Real Estate, Room 901, Ninth Floor, North Tower, 400 West Robinson Street, Orlando, Florida
- Department of Business and Professional Regulation, Division of Real Estate, Room 901, Ninth Floor, North Tower, 400 West Robinson Street, Orlando, Florida
- Water Management Districts
- South Florida Water Management District
- Public Meeting to review and discuss the Preliminary 30% design of the C-111 Spreader Canal, Phase I project.; Thursday, November 15, 2007, 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.; South Dade Regional Library, 10750 S. W. 211 Street, Miami, FL 33189
- South Dade Regional Library, 10750 S. W. 211 Street, Miami, FL 33189
- Department of Elder Affairs
- Federal Aging Programs
- The adoption of a curriculum to be used as the minimum core training requirements; trainer registration requirements; and provider qualifications in addition to those included in Section 429.52(10)(a) through (c). F.S.
THIS IS THE SECOND WORKSHOP REGARDING ASSISTED LIVING FACILITY CORE TRAINING PROVIDER REQUIREMENTS. IT WILL BE CONDUCTED IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE WORKSHOP FOR RULE 58A-5.035, WAIVERS, F.A.C., THAT IS NOTICED IN THIS SAME PUBLICATION OF THE F.A.W.
INTERESTED PARTIES MAY OBTAIN COPIES OF THE AGENDA, REVISED DRAFT RULES AND FORMS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE ON THE DEPARTMENT’S WEB SITE AT: http://elderaffairs.state.fl.us UNDER THE HEADING “DOEA RULEMAKING, ASSISTED LIVING FACILITIES.”
; November 28, 2007, 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.; Department of Elder Affairs, 4040 Esplanade Way, Conference Room 225F, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-7000
- Department of Elder Affairs, 4040 Esplanade Way, Conference Room 225F, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-7000
- Other Agencies and Organizations
- Florida Independent Living Council
- To conduct the regular business of the council.
COMMITTEE AND TASK FORCE MEETINGS: Please note that committees and task forces of the Florida Independent Living Council will meet at various times throughout the year to carry out the work of the council; the meeting dates and times will be posted at the above address at least seven days prior to the meeting. Persons who want to be notified of such meetings may request to be put on the mailing list for such notices by writing to Molly Gosline at the council address.
; Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, November 7-9, 2007, Times to be posted at flailc.org with agenda; Embassy Suites Hotel, 3705 Spectrum Blvd.,Tampa, Florida 33612
Reception hosted by Florida Association of Centers for Independent Living
DATE AND TIME: November 7, 2007, 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
PLACE: Embassy Suites Hotel, 3705 Spectrum Blvd. Tampa, Florida 33612
- Embassy Suites Hotel, 3705 Spectrum Blvd.,Tampa, Florida 33612
Reception hosted by Florida Association of Centers for Independent Living
DATE AND TIME: November 7, 2007, 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
PLACE: Embassy Suites Hotel, 3705 Spectrum Blvd. Tampa, Florida 33612
- Florida Land and Water Adjudicatory Commission
- Julington Creek Plantation Community Development District
- Expansion of the boundary of the Julington Creek Plantation Community Development District in St. Johns County, Florida.; Wednesday, November 14, 2007, 9:00 a.m.; The Capitol, Cabinet Meeting Room, Room LL03, Tallahassee, Florida
- The Capitol, Cabinet Meeting Room, Room LL03, Tallahassee, Florida
- Regional Utility Authorities
- Peace River/Manasota Regional Water Supply Authority
- Water Management Districts
- South Florida Water Management District
- Continuation of the public hearing regarding the adoption of proposed interim rules to include a balanced regulatory approach for protecting the public interest against excessive stress on water resources of Central Florida, providing for allocations of available groundwater and expeditious development of supplemental water supply projects to avoid the adverse effects of competition as well as harm to the water resources. The public hearing on October 11, 2007, has been continued to November 15, 2007, to allow an economist to prepare a Statement of Estimated Regulatory Costs, and to allow for consideration of any changes to the proposed rule in response to comments from the Joint Administrative Procedures Committee or other persons. Rules 40E-2.091 Publications Incorporated by Reference; 40E-2.301 Conditions for Issuance of Permits; 40E-2.321 Duration of Permit; 40E-2.331 Modification of Permits; 40E-2.381 Limiting Conditions; November 15, 2007, 9:00 a.m.; Key Largo Bay Marriott Beach Resort, 103800 Overseas Highway, Key Largo, FL 33037
- Key Largo Bay Marriott Beach Resort, 103800 Overseas Highway, Key Largo, FL 33037
- Agency for Health Care Administration
- Medicaid
- Discussion of the LIP program including funding methodology, policies and procedures in accordance with the approved Medicaid Reform Section 1115 Demonstration.; November 28, 2007, 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.; Tampa International Airport, Tampa Aviation Authority Board Room, 3rd Floor, Main Terminal, 5503 West Spruce Street, Tampa, Florida 33607. Also by Conference Call at 1(888)808-6959, Conference Code 413-8067
- Tampa International Airport, Tampa Aviation Authority Board Room, 3rd Floor, Main Terminal, 5503 West Spruce Street, Tampa, Florida 33607. Also by Conference Call at 1(888)808-6959, Conference Code 413-8067
- Discussion of the LIP program including funding methodology, policies and procedures in accordance with the approved Medicaid Reform Section 1115 Demonstration.; December 13, 2007, 1:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.; Conference Call 1(888)808-6959, Conference Code 4138067
- Conference Call 1(888)808-6959, Conference Code 4138067
- Regional Planning Councils
- South Florida Regional Planning Council
- Monthly Meeting.
A copy of the agenda may be obtained by writing the South Florida Regional Planning Council, 3440 Hollywood Boulevard, Suite 140, Hollywood, Florida 33021 or by contacting (954)985-4416. The Regional Business Alliance is comprised of business leaders from Miami-Dade, Broward, and Palm Beach counties, including members of the South Florida Regional Transportation Authority.
If you are hearing or speech impaired, please contact the South Florida Regional Planning Council at (954)967-4152 Ext. 40 (TDD) if you require additional information regarding the meeting above. If you require special accommodations because of a disability or physical impairment, please contact the Council at (954)985-4416 at least five calendar days prior to the meeting.
; November 14, 2007, 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.; South Florida Regional Planning Council, 3440 Hollywood Boulevard, Suite 140, Hollywood, Florida 33021
- South Florida Regional Planning Council, 3440 Hollywood Boulevard, Suite 140, Hollywood, Florida 33021
- Department of Business and Professional Regulation
- Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission
- Freshwater Fish and Wildlife
- This is a continuation of the final public hearing on the adoption of proposed new Rule 68A-6.0024, originally proposed as published on August 10, 2007 in Vol. 33, No. 32 of the F.A.W. A proposed effective date of February 1, 2008, was added by Notice of Changes published on September 28, 2007 in Vol. 33, No. 39 of the F.A.W.; During the Commission’s regular meeting, December 5-6, 2007, 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., each day; Marriott Key Largo, 103800 Overseas Highway, Key Largo, Florida
- Marriott Key Largo, 103800 Overseas Highway, Key Largo, Florida
- Water Management Districts
- South Florida Water Management District
- Regional Planning Councils
- Northeast Florida Regional Planning Council
- Water Management Districts
- South Florida Water Management District
- Governing Board to discuss and consider District business, including regulatory and non-regulatory matters and may include an amendment to the District’s Fiscal Year 2008 budget to revise revenues and expenditures.; November 14, 2007, 1:00 p.m.
PLACE: The Largo Key Conference Center, Key Largo Bay Marriott Beach Resort, 103800 Overseas Highway, Key Largo, FL 33037
Governing Board Meeting
DATE AND TIME: November 15, 2007, 9:00 a.m.
; The Largo Key Conference Center, Key Largo Bay Marriott Beach Resort, 103800 Overseas Highway, Key Largo, FL 33037
All or part of these meetings may be conducted as a teleconference in order to permit maximum participation by Governing Board members. The Governing Board may take official action at the meeting on any item appearing on the agenda and on any item that is added to the agenda as a result of a change to the agenda approved by the presiding officer of the meeting pursuant to Section 120.525, Florida Statutes. Governing Board action may be taken at the Governing Board Workshop or Meeting. If Workshop items are not discussed on 11/14, the items may be discussed on 11/15.
- The Largo Key Conference Center, Key Largo Bay Marriott Beach Resort, 103800 Overseas Highway, Key Largo, FL 33037
All or part of these meetings may be conducted as a teleconference in order to permit maximum participation by Governing Board members. The Governing Board may take official action at the meeting on any item appearing on the agenda and on any item that is added to the agenda as a result of a change to the agenda approved by the presiding officer of the meeting pursuant to Section 120.525, Florida Statutes. Governing Board action may be taken at the Governing Board Workshop or Meeting. If Workshop items are not discussed on 11/14, the items may be discussed on 11/15.
- Department of Education
- Regional Planning Councils
- Treasure Coast Regional Planning Council
- To conduct the Annual meeting of the Council.; December 14, 2007, 9:30 a.m.; Wolf High Technology Center, Indian River Community College Chastain Campus, 2400 S. E. Salerno Road, Stuart, FL 34997
- Wolf High Technology Center, Indian River Community College Chastain Campus, 2400 S. E. Salerno Road, Stuart, FL 34997
- To conduct a meeting of the Treasure Coast Regional Planning Council Nominating Committee.; December 14, 2007, 9:00 a.m.; Wolf High Technology Center, Indian River Community College Chastain Center, 2400 S.E. Salerno Road, Stuart, FL 34997
- Wolf High Technology Center, Indian River Community College Chastain Center, 2400 S.E. Salerno Road, Stuart, FL 34997
- Department of Business and Professional Regulation
- Board of Veterinary Medicine
- Department of Health
- Board of Medicine
- The general business of the Committee.; Friday, November 2, 2007, 8:00 a.m.; Airport Marriott, Tampa International Airport, Tampa, Florida 33607, (813)879-5151
- Airport Marriott, Tampa International Airport, Tampa, Florida 33607, (813)879-5151
- Department of Management Services
- Commission on Human Relations
- Department of Financial Services
- Division of Funeral, Cemetery, and Consumer Services
- The above date relates to the next meeting of the Board of Funeral, Cemetery and Consumer Services. The public is advised to check with Dept. of Financial Services staff (Ms. LaTonya Bryant, (850)413-3039), before traveling to a scheduled meeting on the date above, to ascertain whether the meeting has been cancelled. Notice of such cancellations will be posted on the home page of the Division of Funeral, Cemetery & Consumer Services, which is on the website of the Dept. of Financial Services (www.fldfs.com), as soon as known.; December 7, 2007, 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.; Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA), Ft. Knox Office Complex, Building 3, Tallahassee, FL 32308
- Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA), Ft. Knox Office Complex, Building 3, Tallahassee, FL 32308
- Water Management Districts
- Suwannee River Water Management District
- Board Meeting – to consider District business, and conduct public hearings on regulatory and land acquisition matters. Workshops – Review of District Programs; November 8, 2007, 8:30 a.m. – Board Meeting; November 8, 2007, 2:00 p.m. – Workshop; November 9, 2007, 8:30 a.m. – Workshop; Board Meeting – Lafayette County Commission Room, 2nd Floor, Lafayette County Courthouse, Corner of Fletcher and Maine, Mayo, FL
PLACE: Workshops will be held at Fiddler’s Restaurant, 1306 S.E. Riverside Drive, Steinhatchee, FL
- Board Meeting – Lafayette County Commission Room, 2nd Floor, Lafayette County Courthouse, Corner of Fletcher and Maine, Mayo, FL
PLACE: Workshops will be held at Fiddler’s Restaurant, 1306 S.E. Riverside Drive, Steinhatchee, FL
- Department of Transportation
- Departmental
- These public hearings are being conducted pursuant to Section 339.135(4)(c), Florida Statutes, as amended. The purpose of these public hearings is to present the Department’s Tentative Five Year Work Program for Fiscal Years 2008/09-2012/13, which contains a listing of Project Phases to be undertaken during that time frame. These Hearings also will include consideration of proposed projects for Florida’s Turnpike Enterprise System as applicable.
SPECIFIC DATES AND TIMES:
BROWARD COUNTY:
DATE AND TIME: Thursday, December 13, 2007, 1:30 p.m.
PLACE: Broward County Governmental Center, Room 422, County Commission Chambers, 115 South Andrews Avenue, Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33301
PALM BEACH COUNTY:
DATE AND TIME: Monday, December 10, 2007, 1:30 p.m.
PLACE: Palm Beach County Governmental Center, County Commission Chambers, 6th Floor, 301 N. Olive Avenue, West Palm Beach, Florida 33401
ST. LUCIE, MARTIN, AND INDIAN RIVER COUNTIES:
DATE AND TIME: Wednesday, December 5, 2007, 5:00 p.m.
PLACE: St. Lucie County Administration Building, 2300 Virginia Avenue, Fort Pierce, Florida 34982
; Appointed dates, times, and places for specific counties are listed below.; Three different locations.
- Three different locations.
- Public Service Commission
- Departmental
- To discuss and make decisions on matters which affect the operation of the Commission.
A copy of the agenda of the Internal Affairs Meeting may be obtained by contacting the Office of Commission Clerk, Florida Public Service Commission, 2540 Shumard Oak Boulevard, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0850.
In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, persons needing a special accommodation at this conference should contact the Office of Commission Clerk no later than 48 hours prior to the conference at (850)413-6770 or via 1(800)955-8770 (Voice) or 1(800)955-8771 (TDD) Florida Relay Service. Assistive Listening Devices are available at the Office of Commission Clerk, Betty Easley Conference Center, Room 110.
*In the event of a change or cancellation, notice will be published at the earliest practicable time on the Commission’s website at http://www.psc.state.fl.us/agendas/internalaffairs/.
; November 20, 2007, Immediately following the Commission Conference which commences at 9:30 a.m.; Joseph P. Cresse Hearing Room 148.; Betty Easley Conference Center, 4075 Esplanade Way, Conference Room 140, Tallahassee, Florida
- Betty Easley Conference Center, 4075 Esplanade Way, Conference Room 140, Tallahassee, Florida
- Department of Business and Professional Regulation
- Board of Veterinary Medicine
- Public Service Commission
- Departmental
- The Florida Public Service Commission will consider at its November 20, 2007, Agenda Conference, Docket No. 070653-EI, Application by Progress Energy Florida, Inc., for authority to issue and sell securities pursuant to Section 366.04, Florida Statutes, and Chapter 25-8, Florida Administrative Code. The Company seeks PSC approval pursuant to Section 366.04, Florida Statutes, to issue, sell or otherwise incur during 2008 any combination of equity securities and long-term debt securities and other long-term obligations, consisting of up to $2.0 billion of any combination of equity securities and long-term debt securities and obligations. Additionally, the Company requests authority to issue, sell or otherwise incur during 2008 and 2009 any combination of additional equity and debt securities and obligations consisting of up to $1 billion outstanding at any time of short-term debt, including commercial paper, bank loans or loans from affiliates, which amount shall be in addition to and in excess of the amount the Company is authorized to issue pursuant to Section 366.04, Florida Statutes, which permits the Company to issue short-term securities aggregating to more than five percent of the par value of the Company’s other outstanding securities.; Tuesday, November 20, 2007, 9:30 a.m.; Commission Hearing Room 148, Betty Easley Conference Center, 4075 Esplanade Way, Tallahassee, Florida
- Commission Hearing Room 148, Betty Easley Conference Center, 4075 Esplanade Way, Tallahassee, Florida
- The Florida Public Service Commission will consider at its Chapters 120, 350, 364, 366 and 367, F.S.
Persons who may be affected by Commission action on certain items on the conference agenda may be allowed to address the Commission, either informally or by oral argument, when those items are taken up for discussion at the conference, pursuant to Rules 25 22.0021 and 25 22.0022, F.A.C.
; November 20, 2007, 9:30 a.m.; Betty Easley Conference Center, Joseph P. Cresse Hearing Room 148, 4075 Esplanade Way, Tallahassee, Florida
- Betty Easley Conference Center, Joseph P. Cresse Hearing Room 148, 4075 Esplanade Way, Tallahassee, Florida
- Department of Education
- Florida School for the Deaf and the Blind
- Regional Planning Councils
- Tampa Bay Regional Planning Council
- To conduct a meeting of the Florida District VIII LEPC Training Subcommittee and discuss and implement provisions of the Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act (EPCRA).
; Wednesday, November 28, 2007, 9:30 a.m.; 4000 Gateway Centre Blvd., Suite 100, Pinellas Park, FL 33782-6136
- 4000 Gateway Centre Blvd., Suite 100, Pinellas Park, FL 33782-6136
- To conduct a meeting of the Florida District VIII LEPC and discuss and implement provisions of the Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act (EPCRA).; Wednesday, November 28, 2007, 10:30 am; 4000 Gateway Centre Blvd., Suite 100, Pinellas Park, FL 33782
- 4000 Gateway Centre Blvd., Suite 100, Pinellas Park, FL 33782
- West Florida Regional Planning Council
- Other Agencies and Organizations
- Council of Community College Presidents
- Issues pertaining to Florida's public community colleges.; November 14, 2007, 9:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.; Wyndham Orlando Resort, 8001 International Drive, Orlando, Florida 32819, (800)421-8001
- Wyndham Orlando Resort, 8001 International Drive, Orlando, Florida 32819, (800)421-8001
- Department of Law Enforcement
- Medical Examiners Commission
- Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
- Florida Forest Service
- Organizational meeting of the Consumer Fireworks Task Force.; November 13, 2007, 8:00 a.m.; Eyster Auditorium, Doyle Conner Building, 3125 Conner Boulevard, Tallahassee, Florida 32399
- Eyster Auditorium, Doyle Conner Building, 3125 Conner Boulevard, Tallahassee, Florida 32399
- Department of Financial Services
- OIR – Insurance Regulation
- This is the Final Public Hearing on the adoption of proposed amendments to Rule 69O-186.003 and 69O-186.005, Florida Administrative Code, published on June 22, 2007 in Vol. 33, No. 25, of the Florida Administrative Weekly, No notice of change was published.; November 14, 2007, 9:00 a.m., during a regular meeting of the Financial Services Commission; Cabinet Meeting Room, Lower Level, The Capitol, Tallahassee, Florida
- Cabinet Meeting Room, Lower Level, The Capitol, Tallahassee, Florida
- Other Agencies and Organizations
- Blueprint Commission
- The Commission welcomes the public to attend this meeting, which will include presentations from juvenile justice stakeholders and a determined time for citizens to provide input and suggestions for improving Florida’s juvenile justice system. Public comment will be received on November 6, 2007, 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. on any issue related to juvenile justice. November 7, 2007, is for presentations only; public comment will not be received. Speakers will be required to fill out a public testimony card available at the registration table outside the meeting room and are limited to five minutes.; Tuesday, November 6, 2007, 1:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m; Public Comment, 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.; Wednesday, November 7, 2007, 8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. This meeting will not feature public comment; WSRE Performing Studio, Pensacola Junior College, 1000 College Road, Pensacola, FL
- WSRE Performing Studio, Pensacola Junior College, 1000 College Road, Pensacola, FL
- Executive Office of the Governor
- Departmental
- Members will discuss the 2005-2010 Plan for Prevention of Child Abuse, Abandonment, & Neglect and the 2007 Progress Report, as well as other child protection and permanency related issues.; November 29, 2007, 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.; Senate Office Building, Room 110, The Capitol, Tallahassee, FL 32399
- Senate Office Building, Room 110, The Capitol, Tallahassee, FL 32399
- Regional Planning Councils
- Central Florida Regional Planning Council
- Regular monthly meeting of the Council and/or it’s Executive Committee.; November 14, 2007, 9:30 a.m.; Highlands County Health Department Conference Room, 7205 South George Boulevard, Sebring, FL 33871
- Highlands County Health Department Conference Room, 7205 South George Boulevard, Sebring, FL 33871
- Regular Bi-Monthly Meeting of the LEPC and its Sub-Committees, to discuss the provisions of the Emergency Planning and Community Right to Know.; November 6, 2007, 9:30 a.m.; Highlands County Agri-Civic Center, 4509 West George Blvd., Sebring, FL 33875
- Highlands County Agri-Civic Center, 4509 West George Blvd., Sebring, FL 33875
- Water Management Districts
- Southwest Florida Water Management District
- Basin Board Education Committee: Consider Committee business. Ad Order 26281; Tuesday, November 13, 2007, 9:30 a.m.; Tampa Service Office, 7601 Hwy. 301 N., Tampa, FL
- Tampa Service Office, 7601 Hwy. 301 N., Tampa, FL
- Dialogues on Funding and Tools for Florida Land and Water Conservation: To discuss a successor program to Florida Forever to better protect local and regional land acquisition and management priorities. Ad Order 26281
; Wednesday, November 14, 2007, 9:00 a.m.; Crystal Springs Nature Preserve, 1609 Crystal Springs Road, Zephyrhills, FL
- Crystal Springs Nature Preserve, 1609 Crystal Springs Road, Zephyrhills, FL
- 20th Annual Mayor’s Hillsborough River and Waterways Cleanup: Hillsborough River cleanup and picnic. Ad Order 26281; Saturday, November 17, 2007, 8:00 a.m.; Lowry Park Boat Ramp, 7525 N. Boulevard, Tampa, FL
- Lowry Park Boat Ramp, 7525 N. Boulevard, Tampa, FL
- Weedon Island Exhibit Gallery Opening: Exhibit gallery opening and dedication ceremony. Ad Order 26281; Saturday, November 17, 2007, 10:00 a.m.; Weedon Island, 1800 Weedon Drive N. E., St. Petersburg, FL
- Weedon Island, 1800 Weedon Drive N. E., St. Petersburg, FL
- Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
- Division of Administration
- To discuss the planning, construction and operations of the Florida Horse Park located in Marion County.; Wednesday, November 14, 2007, 5:30 p.m.; Florida Horse Park, 11008 South Highway 475, Ocala, Florida 32276
- Florida Horse Park, 11008 South Highway 475, Ocala, Florida 32276
- Regional Transportation Authorities
- South Florida Regional Transportation Authority
- Department of Health
- Departmental
- Continued discussion of issues relating to correctional health care in the Florida Department of Corrections.; November 15, 2007, 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.; Telephone Number 1(888)808-6959 (Toll Free), Conference Code – 2454583; 4030 Esplanade Way, 2nd Floor, Room 280N, Tallahassee, FL 32399
- Telephone Number 1(888)808-6959 (Toll Free), Conference Code – 2454583; 4030 Esplanade Way, 2nd Floor, Room 280N, Tallahassee, FL 32399
- Board of Pharmacy
- The Committee will approve minutes from previous meeting, review and approve application form numbers, application review; and open discussion.; November 20, 2007, 9:30 a.m.; 4042 Bald Cypress Way, Room 310S, Tallahassee, FL, or via conference call, 1(888)808-6959, Code 5642037
- 4042 Bald Cypress Way, Room 310S, Tallahassee, FL, or via conference call, 1(888)808-6959, Code 5642037
- Department of Elder Affairs
- Office of Public and Professional Guardians
- Department of Financial Services
- OIR – Insurance Regulation
- Department of Revenue
- Departmental
- Approval of the proposed repeal of Rule 12-3.011, F.A.C., (General; Procedure-Department Personnel Disciplinary Procedures and Standards), Rule 12A-1.0141, F.A.C. (Sales and Use Tax-Equipment Used to Deploy Internet Related Broadband Technologies in a Florida Network Access Point; Refund Procedures), and Rule 12B-7.0225, F.A.C. (Severance Tax and Fees-Computation of Phosphate Rock Tax Rate). Approval of the proposed amendments to Rule 12A-1.097, F.A.C. (Sales and Use Tax-Public Use Forms), Rule 12A-16.008, F.A.C. (Rental Car Surcharge-Public Use Forms), Rule Chapter 12A-19, F.A.C. (Communications Services Tax), Rule 12B-4.003, F.A.C. (Documentary Stamp Tax-Public Use Forms), Rule 12B-5.150, F.A.C. (Fuels and Pollutants-Public Use Forms), Rule 12B-8.0016, F.A.C. (Insurance Premium Taxes, Fees, and Surcharges), Rule 12B-8.003, F.A.C. (Insurance Premium Taxes, Fees, and Surcharges-Public Use Forms), and Rule 12C-1.051, F.A.C. (Corporate Income Tax-Forms). Notices of Proposed Rulemaking for these proposed rule changes were published in the Florida Administrative Weekly on August 10, 2007 (Vol. 33, No. 32, pp. 3607-3611; 3615-3619) and on September 21, 2007 (Vol. 33, No. 32, pp. 4348-4358).; November 14, 2007, during a regular meeting of the Governor and Cabinet, which begins at 9:00 a.m.; Cabinet Meeting Room, Lower Level, The Capitol, Tallahassee, FL
- Cabinet Meeting Room, Lower Level, The Capitol, Tallahassee, FL
- Department of Financial Services
- OIR – Insurance Regulation
- Department of Environmental Protection
- Water Management Districts
- St. Johns River Water Management District
- The adoption of proposed interim rules to include a balanced regulatory approach for protecting the public interest against excessive stress on the water resources of an area of Central Florida referred to as the Central Florida Coordination Area, providing for allocations of available groundwater and expeditious development of supplemental water supply projects to avoid the adverse effects of competition as well as harm to the water resources. The public hearing on October 9, 2007, was continued to November 13, 2007, to allow an economist to prepare a Statement of Estimated Regulatory Costs in response to a proposal for lower cost regulatory alternative, and to allow for consideration of any changes to the proposed rule in response to comments from the Joint Administrative Procedures Committee or other persons.; November 13, 2007, following the Governing Board meeting which begins at 1:00 p.m.; St. Johns River Water Management District Headquarters, 4049 Reid Street, Palatka, Florida 32177
- St. Johns River Water Management District Headquarters, 4049 Reid Street, Palatka, Florida 32177
- Department of Environmental Protection
- Departmental
- The Florida Oceans and Coastal Resources Council will meet to further its duties under the Oceans and Coastal Resources Act, including work on the FY 2008-2009 Annual Science Research Plan. The morning of Wednesday, November 14 will be devoted to hearing public input and recommendations to help guide development of the new Research Plan. Presenters must pre-register by Friday, November 9. Registration information and presenter guidance is available from the contact person listed on this notice or at www.FloridaOceansCouncil.org.; Wednesday, November 14, 2007, 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. or business completed; Thursday, November 15, 2007, 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. or business completed.; Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute, Johnson Education Center, East and West Seminar Room, 5600 US 1 North, Ft. Pierce, FL 34949
- Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute, Johnson Education Center, East and West Seminar Room, 5600 US 1 North, Ft. Pierce, FL 34949
- Department of Education
- Commission for Independent Education
- The Commission for Independent Education will consider: All Non-Degree Granting Institutions on November 15, 2007 and all Degree Granting Institutions on November 16, 2007 for the following: Disciplinary Matters, Informal Hearings, Institutions Ordered to Appear Back Before the Commission, New Applications for Licensure, Institutional Applications for Program Modifications and Additional Programs, Application for Annual License, Motions for Extension of License, Motions for Request for Extension of Time to Comply with Contingencies, Reports, Approved Applicant Letters Sent, Licenses Sent, Closed Schools, Agent Training Programs, Annual Renewals, Extension of Annual License, Licenses by Means of Accreditation, Annual Reviews of License By Means of Accreditation, Substantive Change Applications, Name Change Applications. The Attorney and Executive Director Reports as well as Applications for Exemption for Religious
Colleges will be considered on November 16, 2007.
; November 15, 2007, 10:00 a.m. and November 16, 2007, 9:00 a.m.; Regal Sun Resort, 1850 Hotel Plaza Boulevard, Lake Buena Vista, Florida 32830
- Regal Sun Resort, 1850 Hotel Plaza Boulevard, Lake Buena Vista, Florida 32830
- Department of Financial Services
- Division of State Fire Marshal
- To Update the Florida Fire Prevention Code as required by Section 633.0215(1), Florida Statutes. Rule 69A-3.012, F.A.C. Standards of the National Fire Protection Association and Other Standards Adopted; November 19-20, 2007, 10:00 a.m.; November 19, 2007; Department of Environmental Protection, Southwest Region, 13051 North Telecom Parkway, Temple Terrace, Florida
November 20, 2007: The Madison Room, Florida Department of Transportation, 1109 South Marion Avenue, Lake City, Florida AND Department of Environmental Protection, Second Floor Conference Room, 400 North Congress Avenue, West Palm Beach, Florida AND FSU Panama City Campus Auditorium, 4750 Collegiate Drive, Panama City, Florida
- November 19, 2007; Department of Environmental Protection, Southwest Region, 13051 North Telecom Parkway, Temple Terrace, Florida
November 20, 2007: The Madison Room, Florida Department of Transportation, 1109 South Marion Avenue, Lake City, Florida AND Department of Environmental Protection, Second Floor Conference Room, 400 North Congress Avenue, West Palm Beach, Florida AND FSU Panama City Campus Auditorium, 4750 Collegiate Drive, Panama City, Florida
- Department of Management Services
- Personnel Management System
- The focus of each meeting will be the organization of the Committees established by the Commission.
; Employment Committee Meeting: November 9, 2007, 9:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.; Transportation Committee Meeting: November 9, 2007, 11:00 a.m. – noon. Independent Living Committee Meeting: November 14, 2007, 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Education Committee Meeting: November 15, 2007, 9:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.; The dial-in number for all meetings is (888)808-6959, conference code 9214170#.
- The dial-in number for all meetings is (888)808-6959, conference code 9214170#.
- Department of Financial Services
- Division of State Fire Marshal
- To Update the Florida Fire Prevention Code as required by Section 633.0215(1), Florida Statutes. Rules 69A-60.002 Scope; Description of Florida Fire Prevention Code; 69A-60.003 Standards of the National Fire Protection Association, NFPA 1, the Uniform Fire Code, Florida 2003 Edition, Adopted; 69A-60.004 Standards of the National Fire Protection Association, NFPA 101, the Life Safety Code, Florida 2003 Edition, Adopted; 69A-60.005 Publications Referenced in NFPA 1, the Florida 2003 Edition, and NFPA 101, the Florida 2003 Edition, Added to the Florida Fire Prevention Code; November 19-20, 2007, 10:00 a.m.; November 19, 2007; Department of Environmental Protection, Southwest Region, 13051 North Telecom Parkway, Temple Terrace, Florida, AND The Madison Room, Florida Department of Transportation, 1109 South Marion Avenue, Lake City, Florida; November 20, 2007; Department of Environmental Protection, Second Floor Conference Room, 400 North Congress Avenue, West Palm Beach, Florida AND FSU Panama City Campus Auditorium, 4750 Collegiate Drive, Panama City, Florida
- November 19, 2007; Department of Environmental Protection, Southwest Region, 13051 North Telecom Parkway, Temple Terrace, Florida, AND The Madison Room, Florida Department of Transportation, 1109 South Marion Avenue, Lake City, Florida; November 20, 2007; Department of Environmental Protection, Second Floor Conference Room, 400 North Congress Avenue, West Palm Beach, Florida AND FSU Panama City Campus Auditorium, 4750 Collegiate Drive, Panama City, Florida
- OIR – Insurance Regulation
- IDS Property Casualty Insurance Company has requested a 32% overall rate increase for its homeowners program, effective July 1, 2008, for new and renewal business. The requested rate increases are not uniform and some areas are subject to higher rate increases.; November 6, 2007, 1:00 p.m.; Office of Insurance Regulation, Room 612, Larson Building, Room 116, Tallahassee, Florida
- Office of Insurance Regulation, Room 612, Larson Building, Room 116, Tallahassee, Florida
- Department of State
- Division of Historical Resources
- Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
- Department of Education
- Division of Florida Colleges
- Departmental
- To conduct a meeting/workshop of the Florida Rehabilitation Council.; FRC Quarterly Meeting November 28-30, 2007, TBA
PLACE: Florida Mall Hotel, 1500 Sand Lake Road, Orlando, Florida 32809, (407)859-1500
MEETING: FRC Informational Fair
DATE AND TIME: November 29, 2007, 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
; Goodwill Industries of Central Florida, 7531 Orange Blossom Trail, Orlando, Florida 32809
- Goodwill Industries of Central Florida, 7531 Orange Blossom Trail, Orlando, Florida 32809
- Department of Transportation
- Departmental
- This hearing is being held to allow interested persons an opportunity to express their views concerning the location, conceptual design, social, economic, and environmental effects of State Project Number 239681-1-22-01, otherwise known as State Road (SR) 500 (US 192/441) Project Development & Environment (PD&E) Study. The project study generally covers an area from Aeronautical Drive to Holopaw Road (SR 15 / US 441) in Osceola County, a distance of 20.6 miles. The project is a proposed widening from four to six lanes. The six lane section of SR 500 (US 192/441) from Budinger Avenue to Eastern Avenue in St. Cloud, approximately 2 miles, is not included in the analysis. The project is needed to provide additional capacity to the roadway.
This study has also identified potential access management classification changes in the study corridor. The preferred alternative includes changing SR 500 (US 192/441) from Aeronautical Drive to Budinger/Columbia Avenue from access class 3 to access class 5 and changing SR 500 (US 192/441) from Eastern Avenue to Narcoossee Road from access class 3 to access class 5.
Persons who require special accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act or persons who require translation services (free of charge) should contact Lance Decuir, (386)943-5383 or in writing at FDOT District Five, 719 South Woodland Boulevard, M.S. #501, DeLand, Florida 32720-6834 at least seven days prior to the meeting.
; November 29, 2007, Project Information, 5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m., beginning at 6:30 p.m., the formal portion of the Public Hearing (involving a project presentation and a public testimony period); Lakefront Park Banquet Hall (2nd Floor), 1104 Lakeshore Boulevard, St. Cloud, Florida 34769
- Lakefront Park Banquet Hall (2nd Floor), 1104 Lakeshore Boulevard, St. Cloud, Florida 34769
- Department of Management Services
- Division of Communications
- State Retirement Commission
- To conduct hearings pursuant to Section 121.23, Florida Statutes, and to consider other matters related to the business of the Commission.; November 5, 2007, 8:30 a.m.; Hilton Orlando/Altamonte Springs, 350 S. North Lake Blvd., Altamonte Springs, Florida
- Hilton Orlando/Altamonte Springs, 350 S. North Lake Blvd., Altamonte Springs, Florida
- Departmental
- To discuss the Board’s operations, identify areas for future board priorities, receive reports from its committees/task force, review/approve related issues and other business as needed, and approve actions taken by the Chairman and/or President under delegated authority.; Thursday, November 15, 2007, 1:00 p.m.; Friday, November 16, 2007, 9:00 a.m.; Rosen Shingle Creek Hotel, 9939 Universal Boulevard, Orlando, Florida
- Rosen Shingle Creek Hotel, 9939 Universal Boulevard, Orlando, Florida
- Department of Business and Professional Regulation
- Board of Accountancy
- To consider applications for the CPA examination and other items relating to the educational requirements to sit for the CPA examination.; Wednesday, December 5, 2007, 9:00 a.m.; Conference call.
- The Probable Cause Panel will meet to conduct hearings on disciplinary matters. These meetings are closed to the public; however, there may be cases where probable cause was previously found which are to be reconsidered. This is a public meeting. The Board will meet to discuss Long Range Planning issues. This is a public meeting. The Board will meet to consider enforcement proceedings including consideration of investigation officers’ reports and other general business. This is a public meeting.; Thursday, December 6, 2007, 10:00 a.m. until all Probable Cause Panel business is concluded; Thursday, December 6, 2007, 3:00 p.m. until all Long Range Planning business is concluded; Friday, December 7, 2007, 9:00 a.m., until all Board Meeting business is concluded; Department of Business and Professional Regulation, 1940 North Monroe Street, Tallahassee, Florida.
- Department of Business and Professional Regulation, 1940 North Monroe Street, Tallahassee, Florida.
- Department of Children and Families
- Economic Self-Sufficiency Program
- Tom Pierce, Office on Homelessness, 1317 Winewood Blvd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0700, (850)922-4691, or by e-mail at Tom_Pierce@dcf.statel.fl.us; Friday, November 16, 2007, 10:00 – 11:00 a.m.; Conference call: 1(888)808-6959, code 9229760
- Conference call: 1(888)808-6959, code 9229760
- Navigation Districts
- West Coast Inland Navigation District
- Other Agencies and Organizations
- Florida Automobile Joint Underwriting Association
- Disability Rights Florida
- If you are a person with a disability who needs accommodation in order to attend this meeting, please contact: Advocacy Center for Persons with Disabilities, Inc., 2728 Centerview Drive, Suite 102, Tallahassee, Florida 32301, (850)488-9071. If you are hearing and/or voice impaired, please call 1(800)346-4127.; November 29, 2007, 2:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.; November 30, 2007, 9:00 a.m.; The Hilton Garden Inn – Tallahassee Central, Seminole Room, 1330 S. Blair Stone Road, Tallahassee, Florida 32301
- The Hilton Garden Inn – Tallahassee Central, Seminole Room, 1330 S. Blair Stone Road, Tallahassee, Florida 32301
- Enterprise Florida, Inc.
- MEETING: ENTERPRISE FLORIDA, INC., WORKFORCE WORKING GROUP
This meeting will discuss on-going issues, developing issues and other matters.; Tuesday, November 13, 2007, 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.; Radisson Resort at the Port, 8701 Astronaut Boulevard, Cape Canaveral, FL 32920, 1(321)784-0000
- Radisson Resort at the Port, 8701 Astronaut Boulevard, Cape Canaveral, FL 32920, 1(321)784-0000
- MEETING: ENTERPRISE FLORIDA, INC., RURAL WORKING GROUP
This meeting will discuss on-going issues, developing issues and other matters.; Tuesday, November 13, 2007, 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.; Radisson Resort at the Port, 8701 Astronaut Boulevard, Cape Canaveral, FL 32920, 1(321)784-0000
- Radisson Resort at the Port, 8701 Astronaut Boulevard, Cape Canaveral, FL 32920, 1(321)784-0000
- MEETING: ENTERPRISE FLORIDA, INC., MARKETING WORKING GROUP
This meeting will discuss on-going issues, developing issues and other matters.; Tuesday, November 13, 2007, 3:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.; Radisson Resort at the Port, 8701 Astronaut Boulevard, Cape Canaveral, FL 32920, 1(321)784-0000
- Radisson Resort at the Port, 8701 Astronaut Boulevard, Cape Canaveral, FL 32920, 1(321)784-0000
- MEETING: ENTERPRISE FLORIDA, INC., STAKEHOLDERS COUNCIL
This meeting will discuss on-going issues, developing issues and other matters.; Wednesday, November 14, 2007, 8:30 a.m. – 11:30 p.m.; Radisson Resort at the Port, 8701 Astronaut Boulevard, Cape Canaveral, FL 32920, 1(321)784-0000
- Radisson Resort at the Port, 8701 Astronaut Boulevard, Cape Canaveral, FL 32920, 1(321)784-0000
- MEETING: ENTERPRISE FLORIDA, INC., TECHNOLOGY, ENTREPRENEURSHIP & CAPITAL (TEC) COMMITTEE; Wednesday, November 14, 2007, 1:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.; Radisson Resort at the Port, 8701 Astronaut Boulevard, Cape Canaveral, FL 32920, 1(321)784-0000
- Radisson Resort at the Port, 8701 Astronaut Boulevard, Cape Canaveral, FL 32920, 1(321)784-0000
- MEETING: ENTERPRISE FLORIDA, INC., DEFENSE & SPACE COMMITTEE
This meeting will discuss on-going issues, developing issues and other matters.; Wednesday, November 14, 2007, 1:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.; Radisson Resort at the Port, 8701 Astronaut Boulevard, Cape Canaveral, FL 32920, 1(321)784-0000
- Radisson Resort at the Port, 8701 Astronaut Boulevard, Cape Canaveral, FL 32920, 1(321)784-0000
- MEETING: ENTERPRISE FLORIDA, INC., GLOBAL COMMERCE & INVESTMENT COMMITTEE
This meeting will discuss on-going issues, developing issues and other matters.; Wednesday, November 14, 2007, 1:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.; Radisson Resort at the Port, 8701 Astronaut Boulevard, Cape Canaveral, FL 32920, 1(321)784-0000
- Radisson Resort at the Port, 8701 Astronaut Boulevard, Cape Canaveral, FL 32920, 1(321)784-0000
- MEETING: ENTERPRISE FLORIDA, INC., LEGISLATIVE POLICY COMMITTEE
This meeting will discuss on-going issues, developing issues and other matters.; Wednesday, November 14, 2007, 3:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.; Radisson Resort at the Port, 8701 Astronaut Boulevard, Cape Canaveral, FL 32920, 1(321)784-0000
- Radisson Resort at the Port, 8701 Astronaut Boulevard, Cape Canaveral, FL 32920, 1(321)784-0000
- MEETING: ENTERPRISE FLORIDA, INC., FLORIDA LIFE SCIENCES COUNCIL
This meeting will discuss on-going issues, developing issues and other matters.; Wednesday, November 14, 2007, 3:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.; Radisson Resort at the Port, 8701 Astronaut Boulevard, Cape Canaveral, FL 32920, 1(321)784-0000
- Radisson Resort at the Port, 8701 Astronaut Boulevard, Cape Canaveral, FL 32920, 1(321)784-0000
- MEETING: ENTERPRISE FLORIDA, INC., BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING
This meeting will discuss on-going issues, developing issues and other matters.
If an accommodation is needed for a disability or physical impairment, please contact Ellen Stalnaker, (407)956-5615 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).; Thursday, November 15, 2007, 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.; Radisson Resort at the Port, 8701 Astronaut Boulevard, Cape Canaveral, FL 32920, 1(321)784-0000
- Radisson Resort at the Port, 8701 Astronaut Boulevard, Cape Canaveral, FL 32920, 1(321)784-0000
- Sunshine State One Call of Florida
- Board and Committee meetings; November 15, 2007 Committee Meetings beginning 8:00 a.m.
8:00 Operations Committee – Jake Swaninger
Call Center Statistics
Attrition Report
Review Positive Response Codes
Open Discussion
10:00 Break
10:15 Damage Prevention Committee – Lynn
Irvin
Noncompliance Statistics
Customer Satisfaction Survey Results
IRTH Awareness System Update
Florida Virtual Private DIRT Update
City of Miami Legislation Resolution
Potential New Member List
Open Discussion
12:00 Lunch – provided at call center for meeting participants and SSOCOF employees
1:00 Legislative Ad Hoc Committee – Patrick Foster
City of Perry Update
Review Potential Amendments to Chapter 556
2:30 Break
2:45 Enforcement Ad Hoc Committee – Lorenzo Jones
Enforcement Awareness Plan Progress Report
4:00 Finance Committee – Harold Concepcion
FY 2007/08 Financial Reports
Delinquent Accounts Report
Contracts Approved Report
Verizon 811 Payment Dispute
Financial Audit Bid Proposals
FY 2008/09 Capital Budget
5:00 Adjourn
Note: All committees should be prepared to commence if the previous committee finishes before allotted time. If a committee needs additional time, that time will be allotted after the last scheduled committee has met.
November 16, 2007 Board Meeting beginning 8:00 a.m.
8:00 Secretary’s Report – Lorenzo Jones
8:15 Election to fill Director Seat (See SSOCOF website www.callsunshine.com, or http://www.callsunshine.com/ corp/about/board/index.html for qualification requirements)
8:30 Consent Agenda – Ed Misicka
8:45 Executive Director’s Report – Mark Sweet, Executive Director
9:00 Trip Reports
9:15 Legal Report – Dave Erwin, General Counsel
9:45 Break
10:00 Committee Reports
Operations Committee – Jake Swaninger
Damage Prevention Committee – Lynn Irvin
Legislative Ad Hoc Committee – Patrick Foster
Enforcement Ad Hoc Committee – Lorenzo Jones
Finance Committee – Harold Concepcion
12:00 Lunch – provided at call center for meeting participants and SSOCOF employees
1:00 Resume Committee Reports
3:00 Break
3:15 Open Discussion
4:00 Problem Resolution
5:00 Adjourn
; the SSOCOF call center, 11 Plantation Road, DeBary, FL 32713.
- the SSOCOF call center, 11 Plantation Road, DeBary, FL 32713.
7. Notices of Petitions and Dispositions Regarding Declaratory Stat
- Department of Business and Professional Regulation
- Division of Florida Condominiums, Timeshares and Mobile Homes
- Electrical Contractors' Licensing Board
8. Notices Regarding Bids, Proposals and Purchasing
- Department of Children and Families
- Other Agencies and Organizations
- Peter R. Brown Construction
- Tower-OHL Group
- Department of Environmental Protection
- Water Management Districts
- Suwannee River Water Management District
- Department of Environmental Protection
- Department of Education
- Florida Atlantic University
- University of West Florida
- University of Central Florida
- Florida School for the Deaf and the Blind
- School Districts
9. Miscellaneous
- Department of Environmental Protection
- Office of the Secretary
- Departmental
- Department of Community Affairs
- Department of Environmental Protection
- Department of Health
- Board of Osteopathic Medicine
- Agency for Health Care Administration
- Department of Health
- Department of Financial Services
- Division of Funeral, Cemetery, and Consumer Services
- Department of Community Affairs
- Division of Community Planning
- Department of Transportation
- Department of Environmental Protection
- Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles
- Division of Motor Vehicles
- Agency for Health Care Administration
- Department of Health
- Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy and Mental Health Counseling
- Board of Respiratory Care
- Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles
- Division of Motor Vehicles
- Department of Financial Services
- Division of Rehabilitation and Liquidation
- FSC - Financial Institution Regulation