1. Notices of Development of Proposed Rules and Negotiated Rulemaking
- Department of Business and Professional Regulation
- Division of Florida Condominiums, Timeshares and Mobile Homes
- Florida Land and Water Adjudicatory Commission
- Fleming Island Plantation Community Development District
- The petition, filed by the Fleming Island Plantation Community Development District, requests the Commission amend the boundaries of the district. The District currently covers approximately 1,580 acres of land located in Clay County, Florida. The petition proposes to delete approximately 17 acres from the District. After contraction, the District will encompass a total of approximately 1,563 acres. A general location map is contained as Exhibit 1 to the petition depicting the existing District and the location of the parcels to be removed from the District. The Petitioner has obtained written consent to amend the boundary of the District from the owners of 100% of the real property located within the contraction parcels. The owners of land within the contraction parcels are the Clay County School Board, Centex Homes, and New Grace Church, Inc. The favorable action of the District Board of Supervisors constitutes consent for all other lands pursuant to Section 190.046(1)(e), F.S.
- Department of Health
- Department of Revenue
- Departmental
- The purpose of the proposed amendments to Rule 12-18.001, F.A.C. (Authorization for Compensation), is to clarify the taxes, surtaxes, surcharges, and fees for which the Department is authorized to pay compensation for information on tax violations.
The purpose of the proposed amendments to Rule 12-18.002, F.A.C. (Eligibility to File Claim for Compensation), is to provide that a completed Form DR-55, Application for Compensation for Tax Information, will establish the applicant’s priority to any claim for compensation.
The purpose of the proposed amendments to Rule 12-18.004, F.A.C. (Submission of Information and Claims for Compensation), is to: (1) adopt revisions to Form DR-55 necessary to assure that only those informants authorized to receive compensation for information on tax violations are paid the authorized amount of compensation; and (2) update information on how to obtain a copy of the form from the Department.
The purpose of the proposed amendments to Rule 12-18.008, F.A.C. (Compensation for Vending Machine Violations), is to update information on where to send information on tax violations.
- The purpose of the proposed amendments to Part I (Electronic Funds Transfer and Return Submission) of Rule Chapter 12-24, F.A.C., is to: (1) incorporate the provisions of Sections 14 and 30, Chapter 2007-106, L.O.F., which lower the annual threshold from $30,000 or more annually in tax to $20,000 or more annually in tax (for communications services tax, $50,000 to $20,000); (2) incorporate the provisions of Sections 30-32, Chapter 2007-106, L.O.F., which require those corporations who are required to file their federal income tax returns electronically to file their Florida corporate income tax returns with the Department electronically; and (3) to update the list of taxes, surtaxes, surcharges, and fees for which the Department is requiring electronic tax payments and returns.
The proposed amendments to Rule 12-24.001, F.A.C. (Scope of Rules), include the statutory provisions regarding the electronic filing of returns and information reports that track the movement of fuel in Florida and the statutory provisions regarding the electronic filing of Florida corporate income tax returns.
The proposed amendments to Rule 12-24.002, F.A.C. (Definitions): (1) add a definition for “tax collector”; (2) change the term “preparer” to “unemployment tax agent,” to distinguish a person who prepares unemployment tax returns from a person who prepares tax returns in general; (3) remove definitions that are unnecessary; and (4) update the list of taxes, surtaxes, surcharges, and fees administered by the Department that are included in the definition of “tax type” for purposes of the rule chapter.
The proposed amendments to Rule 12-24.003, F.A.C.: (1) change the title of the rule to “Requirements to File or to Pay Taxes by Electronic Means” to more accurately reflect the provisions contained in the rule; (2) update the list of tax types for which taxpayers are required to pay electronically, to file returns electronically, or to pay and file electronically; (3) lower the annual threshold from $30,000 or more annually in tax to $20,000 or more annually in tax (for communications services tax, $50,000 to $20,000), as provided in Sections 14 and 30, Chapter 2007-106, L.O.F.; (4) implement the provisions of Section 206.485, F.S., which require taxpayers who report information for tracking movements of petroleum products in Florida to file tax returns and information reports electronically; (5) incorporate the provisions of Sections 30-32, Chapter 2007-106, L.O.F., which require those corporations who are required to file their federal income tax returns electronically to file their Florida corporate income tax returns electronically using the Internal Revenue Service’s e-File program; (6) provide that corporations who paid more than $20,000 in corporate income/emergency excise tax to file their Florida corporate income tax returns using the Internal Revenue Services e-File program; (7) provide the tax types that are required to be paid and filed electronically by tax collectors who collect public money; and (8) provide that the Department will notify taxpayers and unemployment tax agents who initially meet the requirements to file and pay electronically at their last known address.
The proposed amendments to Rule 12-24.004, F.A.C. (Enrollment): (1) remove provisions from this rule that are redundant of Rule 12-24.005, F.A.C.; (2) provide that the Department will notify taxpayers and unemployment tax agents who initially meet the requirements to file and pay electronically and those that are voluntarily enrolled, but will be required to file and pay electronically; (3) provide that the Department uses social security numbers as identifying numbers and is required to maintain social security numbers as confidential; and (4) remove the incorporation of Form DR-600, which will be incorporated into new Rule 12-24.011, F.A.C.
The proposed amendments to Rule 12-24.005, F.A.C. (Methods of Payment by Electronic Means), remove an obsolete reference to use of the ACH credit method on January 1, 2003.
The proposed amendments to Rule 12-24.007, F.A.C. (Electronic Payment Transmission Errors), remove provisions regarding the annual calendar of dates for electronic payments and returns provided by the Department.
The proposed amendments to 12-24.008, F.A.C. (Procedures for Payment), change the terms “company and identification number” and “payment identification number” to “user information.”
The proposed amendments to Rule 12-24.009, F.A.C. (Due Date; General Provisions), provide that the Department will provide an annual calendar of dates for electronic payments and returns to assist taxpayers in meeting all statutory requirements for timely electronic payments and returns.
The proposed amendments to Rule 12-24.010, F.A.C. (General Administrative Provisions; Voluntary Participation; Confidentiality; Granting of Waivers From Electronic Filing Requirements): (1) remove the requirements to taxpayers to request in writing to voluntary participate in electronically paying and filing of taxes and tax returns; and (2) update the list of statutory references under which taxpayers can establish the grounds for a waiver from electronic filing requirements.
The purpose of proposed new Rule 12-24.011, F.A.C. (Public Use Forms), is to adopt, by reference, forms used by the Department in administration of the e-Services.
- Section 213.13, F.S., requires the Department of Revenue and the Florida Association of Court Clerks to jointly develop an electronic system to remit taxes, fees, fines, reimbursements, court costs, or other court-related funds to the Department for distribution to designated state funds. That system was developed in 2001 and has been in operation since that date. Improvements have been made to the procedures employed to use the electronic remittance system that simplify the use of the system. The purpose of the proposed amendments to Rule Chapter 12-28, F.A.C. (Clerks of the Court Remittance Requirements), is to update the procedures to reflect the improvements to the Clerk of the Court Revenue Remittance System.
Specifically, the proposed amendments to Rule 12-28.001, F.A.C. (Scope), provide technical changes.
The proposed amendments to Rule 12-28.002, F.A.C. (Definitions): (1) add or amend definitions for the terms “electronic funds transfer,” “payment information,” “return/remittance detail,” “session,” and “working day” and remove definitions that are unnecessary.
The proposed amendments to Rule 12-28.003, F.A.C. (Enrollment Procedures), update the information on how a clerk of the court or his or her authorized designee is to enroll in the Department’s e-Services program and how to obtain the enrollment form from the Department.
The proposed substantial rewording of Rule 12-28.004, F.A.C. (Transmitting Funds and Return/Remittance Detail to the Department), updates the procedures for the electronic remittance of funds and the detail remittance information by the clerk of the court to the Department and provides current requirements to report transmission problems and to replace failed payments. When in effect, this substantial rewording will replace the provisions that are provided in Rule 12-28.005, F.A.C. (Means of Communication to Report Payment Information), Rule 12-28.006, F.A.C. (Remittance or Transmission Problems), and Rule 12-28.007, F.A.C. (Procedures for Payment). These rules are proposed to be repealed.
The proposed substantial rewording of Rule 12-28.008, F.A.C. (Due Date; General Provisions), clarifies that funds collected by the clerk of the court are to be remitted to the Department as follows: (1) documentary stamp tax and nonrecurring intangible personal property tax are to be remitted weekly; (2) court-related fees, service charges, court costs, and fines are to be remitted monthly; and (3) the cumulative excess over the approved budget amount, as provided in Section 28.36, F.S., is to be remitted annually on the last working day before December 31. The proposed rule provides information on how to obtain the annual calendar of due dates that is developed by the Department to assist the clerks in complying with their statutory requirements for the remittance of funds to the Department.
The proposed amendments to Rule 12-28.009, F.A.C. (Distribution of Funds Received by the Department), provides: (1) that the Department will make the required entries in the state accounting system within two working days of receiving an accurate payment; and (2) the Department will assist agencies in correcting errors in deposits to other agencies.
- Sales and Use Tax
- The purpose of the proposed repeal of Rule 12A-1.029, F.A.C. (Labels and Other Printed Matter Sold To Manufacturers), is to move provisions for sales of the following items to the substantial rewording of Rule 12A-1.040, F.A.C. (Containers and Other Packaging Materials; Gift Wrapping): (1) the sale of labels, name plates, and packing inserts used as packaging materials; (2) the sale of direction sheets and instruction books or manuals that provide instructions and accompany the product for sale; and (3) the sale of tangible advertising materials.
The purpose of the proposed amendments to Rule 12A-1.036, F.A.C. (Furniture and Storage Warehousemen), is to: (1) clarify that charges by warehousemen for moving, storing, packing, and shipping tangible personal property belonging to other persons are not subject to tax; (2) warehousemen who sell packaging materials and other items are required to register as dealers and collect sales tax on sales of taxable items; (3) provide that the payment of a claim for damaged merchandise is not a sale of tangible personal property; (4) provide that warehousemen who operate a business location to sell tangible personal property must collect tax on sales of tangible personal property; and (5) provide that the purchase of boxing, crating, shipping, and packaging materials for use by the warehousemen in performing their services of moving, storing, packing, and shipping tangible personal property belonging to other persons is subject to tax.
The purpose of the proposed amendments to Rule 12A-1.040, F.A.C. (Containers and Other Packaging Materials; Gift Wrapping), is to provide a single administrative rule regarding the taxability of containers and other packaging materials items that accompany a product for sale, the taxability of tangible advertising materials that accompany a product for sale, and the taxability of items used in gift wrapping. When in effect, the provisions of the substantial rewording will provide for the administration of sales and use tax for the following:
•Materials used for packaging tangible personal property for sale;
•Instructional materials that accompany the product when sold to customers;
•Tangible advertising materials that accompany the product to the customer;
•Containers used more than one time for packaging tangible personal property;
•Deposits charged for reusable containers and the taxability of those containers;
•Dunnage used to protect packages and cargo during shipment;
•Materials used by persons who are not required to collect tax for services provided to their customers; and
•Charges for gift wrapping and the taxability of materials used in gift wrapping.
The purpose of the proposed repeal of Rule 12A-1.075, F.A.C. (Deposits), is to move the provisions regarding the taxability of charges for returnable containers to the substantial rewording of Rule 12A-1.040, F.A.C.
- The purpose of the proposed amendments to Rule 12A-15.002, F.A.C. (Surtax Brackets), is to update the information on how to obtain copies of schedules and rate tables from the Department.
The purpose of the proposed amendments to Rule 12A-15.010, F.A.C. (The Sale of Food, Drink, and Tangible Personal Property at Concession Stands), is to provide the applicable divisor rates for counties that may impose discretionary sales surtaxes at the rates of 1¾ percent or 2 percent for purposes of computing sales tax, plus surtax, due on sales by concessionaires at arenas, auditoriums, carnivals, fairs, stadiums, theaters, and similar places of business.
The purpose of the proposed amendments to Rule 12A-15.011, F.A.C. (Coin-Operated Amusement and Vending Machines, and Other Devices), is to provide the divisors for counties that may impose discretionary sales surtaxes at the rate of 1¾ percent or 2 percent for purposes of computing the amount of sales tax, plus surtax, due on sales of food, beverages, and other items of tangible personal property made through vending machines and on charges for the use of amusement machines.
The purpose of the proposed amendments to Rule 12A-15.012, F.A.C. (Alcoholic and Malt Beverages), is to: (1) provide the applicable divisor rates for counties that may impose discretionary sales surtaxes at the rates of 1¾ percent or 2 percent to be used for purposes of computing sales tax, plus surtax, due on sales of alcoholic beverages; (2) correct the divisor for counties that may impose a surtax rate of 1¼ percent on alcoholic beverages by dealers who do not sell mixed drinks; and (3) provide effective rates and applicable divisors for counties that may impose discretionary sales surtax rates at 1¾ percent or 2 percent.
- Section 5, Chapter 2008-69, L.O.F., requires the Department to release, upon the request of a local law enforcement official, the name and address of any secondary metals recycler registered with the Department within the local official’s jurisdiction. The purpose of the proposed amendments to Rule 12A-17.003, F.A.C. (Registration), is to update the list of information regarding secondhand dealers and secondary metals recyclers that the Department may release to requesting local law enforcement officials. This law change authorizes the Department to provide registration information regarding secondary metals recyclers that is currently provided regarding secondhand dealer registrants.
- Miscellaneous Tax
- The purpose of the proposed amendments to Rule 12B-8.001, F.A.C. (Premium Tax; Rate and Computation), is to: (1) make technical corrections, including updating statute references, expiration dates, references, and removing obsolete language regarding the annuity exemption in effect prior to July 1, 1990; (2) include corporation not for profit self-insurance funds under Section 624.4625, F.S., and Public Housing Authorities Self-Insurance Funds under Section 624.46226, F.S., as entities whose premiums, contributions, and assessments are subject to a 1.6 percent tax; (3) clarify that dividends used to purchase paid-up additions are not an additional gross receipt; (4) incorporate information on the Florida Life and Health Insurance Guaranty Association Assessment, including payments due as a result of Florida Life and Health Insurance Guaranty Association refunds of prior assessments that were used in the computation of credits by an insurer, and the acceleration of Florida Life and Health Insurance Guaranty Association credits when an insurer surrenders its certificate of authority and ceases doing business in Florida; (5) reference Section 624.50921, F.S., for the insurance premium tax credits for assessments paid under Chapter 440, F.S., and the corporate income tax paid under Chapter 220, F.S.; and (6) provide general information on the salary tax credit exceptions.
- The purpose of the proposed amendments to Rule 12B-5.020, F.A.C. (Definitions), is to update definitions for the terms “fuel,” “fuel grade ethanol,” and “gasohol” for purposes of determining when a product blended with gasoline is a "fuel" subject to Florida’s fuel taxes. Standards established by the federal Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms distinguish products containing alcohol fit for human consumption from those that are not fit for human consumption and are used as a fuel. Products containing 100% alcohol can be consumed by humans as an alcoholic beverage. These products are subject to federal and state beverages taxes. Products that are blended with at least 1% gasoline, such as “denatured ethanol,” are not fit for human consumption and are not subject to the beverage taxes. The proposed amendments clarify that “fuel grade ethanol,” defined as ethanol with no less than 1% gasoline, is a fuel subject to Florida’s fuel taxes.
The proposed amendments include ethanol-blended fuel containing not less than 9% ethanol as “gasohol,” a product subject to Florida’s fuel taxes. The Florida Renewable Fuel Standard Act (Sections 101-107, Chapter 2008-227, L.O.F., creating Sections 526.203-526.207, F.S.) requires terminal suppliers, importers, blenders, and wholesalers to report to the Department of Revenue the number of gallons of “blended gasoline” (mixture of gasoline and 9-10% fuel ethanol) and “unblended gasoline” (gasoline containing no fuel ethanol) sold. The total number of gallons sold in Florida is reported to the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services monthly. The proposed definitions for “fuel grade ethanol” and “gasohol” are consistent with the definitions for “blended gasoline” and “unblended gasoline.”
The purpose of the proposed creation of Rule 12B-5.121, F.A.C. (Temporary Licenses Issued Under a Declared Emergency), and 12B-5.401, F.A.C. (Temporary Pollutants Importer License Issued Under a Declared Emergency), is to implement the authority granted to the Department in Sections 15-17, Chapter 2007-106, L.O.F., to authorize the granting of temporary fuel and pollutants licenses when the Governor of Florida or the President of the United States has declared a state of emergency or major disaster in Florida or in any other state. This law temporary expands the number of dealers authorized to provide fuel in Florida or to export fuel to other states in their time of need. The proposed rules provide: (1) when a temporary Florida fuel or pollutants license will be granted by the Department and how fuel dealers may obtain a temporary license from the Department; (2) when an extension of the temporary license will be granted and how to obtain an extension of the expiration date of a license; (3) the Florida fuel and pollutant taxes that must be collected and remitted to the Department by temporary importers, temporary exporters, and temporary carriers; (4) for the reporting and remitting of the applicable fuel and pollutant taxes to the Department; and (5) when a refund of previously paid Florida fuel or pollutant taxes is available to temporary licensees and how to obtain the refund from the Department.
The purpose of the proposed amendment to Rule 12B-5.130, F.A.C. (Refunds), is to implement the provisions of Sections 1-2, Chapter 2007-31, L.O.F. Effective July 1, 2007, any person who uses motor fuel in vehicles or equipment for commercial aviation purposes may apply for a refund of the local option fuel tax, the State Comprehensive Enhanced Transportation System Tax (SCETS tax), and the fuel sales tax, imposed under paragraphs 206.41(1)(e), (f), and (g), F.S. “Commercial aviation purposes” means motor fuel used in the operation of aviation ground support vehicles or equipment, no part of which fuel is used in any vehicle or equipment driven or operated upon the public highways of Florida.
The purpose of the proposed amendments to Rule 12B-5.150, F.A.C. (Public Use Forms), is to adopt, by reference, new Form DR-156T, Florida Temporary Fuel Tax Application, used by fuel dealers to obtain a temporary Florida license.
- Florida Housing Finance Corporation
- Departmental
- Pursuant to Section 420.5087(3)(d), Florida Statues, the Florida Housing Finance Corporation administers the Elderly Housing Community Loan (EHCL) Program. This program provides loans to sponsors of affordable rental housing for very low income elderly households. Chapter 67-32, F.A.C., provides the procedures for the administration of this loan program and criteria for receiving, evaluating, and competitively ranking all applications for loans under the EHCL program. The intent of this Rule is to provide loans to sponsors of housing for the elderly to make building preservation, health, or sanitation repairs or improvements which are required by federal, state, or local regulation or code, or life-safety or security-related repairs or improvements to such housing.
- Department of Revenue
- Miscellaneous Tax
- The purpose of the proposed amendment to Rule Chapter 12B-5, F.A.C. (Tax on Motor Fuels, Diesel Fuels, Alternative Fuels, Aviation Fuels, and Pollutants), is to: (1) impose the electronic reporting and filing requirements authorized in Section 206.485, F.S., on fuel dealers who hold licenses as importers, petroleum carriers, terminal suppliers, wholesalers, terminal operators, exporters, and blenders; (2) change the method by which terminal suppliers and terminal operators are required to electronically submit their returns and information reports to the Department; (3) clarify the due dates for tax returns and information reports submitted electronically, for tax returns submitted with payments electronically, and for paper returns filed with the Department; and (4) adopt changes to fuel tax and pollutant tax returns and information reports that simplify and clarify instructions, designate each form as a 2009 form, and include the 2009 fuel tax rates.
When effective, the proposed amendments will require importers, carriers, petroleum carriers, terminal suppliers, terminal operators, exporters, and blenders to enroll in the Department’s e-Services Program to make payments and submit their tax returns or information reports electronically when obtaining a Florida fuel license. Terminal suppliers and terminal operators will be required to submit their returns by electronic data interchange, as provided in the Florida Department of Revenue Motor Fuels Technical Implementation Guide – ANSI ASC X12 V.4030. Other fuel licensees may select from the methods available to submit their tax returns electronically. The proposed amendments will also clarify the due dates for returns submitted electronically, for returns with payments submitted electronically, and for paper returns submitted to the Department. The ability for the Department to grant waivers on a case-by-case basis from electronic filing requirements is preserved to ensure that fuel licensees who are unable to comply with these requirements are not impacted.
- Agency for Health Care Administration
- Water Management Districts
- St. Johns River Water Management District
- The purposes and effects of the proposed rule development are to: (1) adopt and charge the minimum fee of $250 for all noticed general environmental resource permits contained in Chapter 40C-400, F.A.C., as set forth in Section 373.109(1)(b) F.S.; (2) adopt and charge the minimum fee of $100 for District verification that an activity is exempt from regulation under part IV of chapter 373, F.S., or Section 403.813, F.S., as set forth in Section 373.109(1)(c), F.S.; (3) adopt and charge the minimum fee of $100 for the District conducting an informal wetland boundary determination, as set forth in Section 373.109(1)(d), F.S.; (4) increase each application fee authorized under Part IV of Chapter 373, F.S., such that each fee reflects the upward adjustment in the Consumer Price Index compiled by the United States Department of Labor since the original fee was established or most recently revised, as set forth in Section 373.109(1)(a), F.S.; (5) establish by rule the inflation index to be used for this purpose (the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U), compiled by the United States Department of Labor), as set forth in Section 373.109(1)(a), F.S.; and (6) clarify that the application fees for propriety authorization to use State-owned lands under Chapters 253 and 258, F.S., are provided in Chapter 18-21, F.A.C.
This rulemaking implements the recent statutory amendments to Section 373.109, F.S., enacted pursuant to Section 18 of Senate Bill 1294 (2008), (Chapter 2008-150, Laws of Florida). Subsequent to the enactment of these statutory amendments, the Florida Department of Environmental Protection delegated its authority to implement the statutory amendment to the water management districts. These statutory amendments require the following increases in permit application fees and the following new fees under the Environment Resource Permit program of Part IV, Chapter 373, F.S,: a $250 minimum fee for noticed general environmental resource permits; a new $100 minimum fee, not to exceed $500 if later adopted by rule, to verify qualification for an exemption from regulation; and a new $100 minimum fee, not to exceed $500 if later adopted by rule, to conduct an informal wetland boundary determination. Section 373.109(1)(a), F.S., also requires the District to review all of its environmental resource permit (ERP) fees, and to initiate rulemaking no later than December 1, 2008, to increase each application fee authorized under Part IV of Chapter 373, F.S., to ensure that such fees reflect, at a minimum, an upward adjustment in the Consumer Price Index compiled by the United States Department of Labor, or similar inflation indicator, since the original fee was established or more recently revised, and to establish by rule the inflation indicator to be used.
- The purpose and effect of the proposed rule amendment is to clarify that informal wetland determinations are discretionary, non-binding, available only to persons or entities with a legal or equitable interest in the land or power of eminent domain, and are limited to a parcel of property that does not exceed one acre in size.
- Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
- Division of Plant Industry
- Department of Health
- Board of Optometry
- Board of Orthotists and Prosthetists
2. Proposed Rules
- Florida Land and Water Adjudicatory Commission
- Wiregrass Community Development District
- The purpose of this proposed rule is to establish a community development district (“CDD”), the Wiregrass Community Development District (“District”), pursuant to Chapter 190, F.S. The petition filed by Locust Branch, LLC, requests the Commission establish a community development district located entirely within the unincorporated limits of Pasco County, Florida. A Notice of Receipt of Petition for the Wiregrass Community Development District was published in the June 25,2008, edition of the Florida Administrative Weekly. The land area proposed to be served by the District comprises approximately 3,974.216 acres. A general location map is contained as Exhibit A to the petition to establish the District. There are no parcels within the proposed external boundaries of the District which are to be excluded. The Petitioner either owns or has written consent to establish the District from the owners of 100% of the real property located within the proposed District. The Petitioner seeks authorization for the District “to finance, fund, plan, establish, acquire, construct or reconstruct, enlarge or extend, equip, operate and maintain systems, facilities and basic infrastructures that may include, without limitation: water management and control, water supply, sewer, wastewater management, reclamation and reuse or any combination thereof, bridges or culverts, District roads and street lights, transportation facilities, parking improvements, environmental remediation and cleanup, conservation areas, mitigation areas and wildlife habitat, parks and facilities for indoor and outdoor recreational, cultural and educational uses, fire prevention and control, schools, security, mosquito control, waste collection and disposal, or any other project, within or without the boundaries of the District as required by a development order issued by a local government or subject of an agreement between the District and a governmental entity.”
- Due of Comment: 12/12/2008
- Regional Planning Councils
- Tampa Bay Regional Planning Council
- Agency for Health Care Administration
- Medicaid
- The purpose of the amendment to Rule 59G-4.003, F.A.C., is to incorporate by reference the Florida Medicaid Provider Reimbursement Handbook, UB-04, July 2008. The handbook was revised to include billing instructions for Nursing Facilities, Intermediate Care Facilities, and State Mental Hospitals. Providers for these services will be required to bill on the UB-04 claim form when submitting paper claims. The handbook also contains updated references for the new Medicaid fiscal agent. The effect will be to incorporate by reference in rule the Florida Medicaid Provider Reimbursement Handbook, UB-04, July 2008.
The purpose of the amendment to Rule 59G-4.150, F.A.C., is to change the reference to the Florida Medicaid Provider Reimbursement Handbook, UB-92, to the Florida Medicaid Provider Reimbursement Handbook, UB-04. The effect will be to correct the reference to the Florida Medicaid Provider Reimbursement Handbook, UB-04.
The purpose of the amendment to Rule 59G-4.160, F.A.C., is to change the reference to the Florida Medicaid Provider Reimbursement Handbook, UB-92, to the Florida Medicaid Provider Reimbursement Handbook, UB-04. The effect will be to correct the reference to the Florida Medicaid Provider Reimbursement Handbook, UB-04.
In the Notice of Rule Development published on November 30, 2007, we stated that the Florida Medicaid Provider Reimbursement Handbook, UB-04, was revised March 2008. We changed this date to July 2008, because the new Medicaid fiscal agent implementation date and resulting changes to the claim form were delayed from March 2008 to July 2008.
- Due of Comment: 12/12/2008
- Department of Health
- Board of Orthotists and Prosthetists
- Division of Medical Quality Assurance
- Division of Family Health Services
- Department of Juvenile Justice
- Department of Community Affairs
- Division of Community Planning
- Department of Juvenile Justice
- Department of Community Affairs
- Division of Community Planning
- Department of Health
- Board of Osteopathic Medicine
- Dental Laboratories
3. Notices of Changes, Corrections and Withdrawals
- Water Management Districts
- South Florida Water Management District
- Department of Education
- Department of Transportation
- Departmental
- Purpose, Definitions, Exemptions, Permit, and Assurance Requirements, Permit Application Procedure, General Conditions for a Drainage Permit, Permit and Exception, Suspension or Revocation, Forms
- Recovery of Fines, Penalties, and Costs
- Department of Environmental Protection
- Department of Financial Services
- Water Management Districts
- South Florida Water Management District
- Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission
4. Emergency Rules
- Department of Revenue
- Property Tax Oversight Program
5. Petitions and Dispositions Regarding Rule Variance or Waiver
- Department of Business and Professional Regulation
- Division of Hotels and Restaurants
- for an Emergency Variance for Paragraph(s) 61C-4.010 (6) & (7), Florida Administrative Code (F.A.C.), Chapter 509.221(1)(b), Florida Statutes (F.S.) and Section 6-402.11, 2001 FDA Food Code from Gino’s Pizza VI located in Orlando. The above referenced F.A.C. states that all bathrooms shall be of easy and convenient access to both patrons and employees, and shall be located on the same floor of the premises served…They are requesting to be take-out only with no seats and use public bathroom facilities located on the second level for the public and employees.
This variance was approved contingent upon the Petitioner ensuring the public bathrooms located on the second level are maintained in a clean and sanitary manner and are provided with hot and cold running water under pressure, soap, approved hand drying devices, employee hand washing signage, are available during all hours of operation and are located within 300 feet of the establishment. The Petitioner shall also ensure directional signage is installed within and outside the establishment clearly stating the location of the bathrooms. Petitioner will be takeout only with no seats. If the circumstances governing access to the public bathrooms change, this variance approval will be revisited. Any violation of the variance is the equivalent of a violation of the Rule and may result in a rescission of the variance and subject the Petitioner to disciplinary sanctions as enumerated in Sec. 509.261, Florida Statutes.
- for an Emergency Variance for Chapter 61C-1.004(1) (d), Florida Administrative Code, Paragraph 509.221(1)(b), Florida Statutes and Paragraph 5-202.11(A), 2001 FDA Food Code from Las Vegas Casion Lines located in Cape Canaveral. The above referenced F.A.C.s state the water supply shall meet the standards provided in 64E-8, 62-550 and 62-555 F.A.C., that sewage shall be disposed of in a public sewerage system or other approved sewerage system in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 64E-6 or 62-601 F.A.C and physical facilities at public food service establishments shall be subject to the provisions of Chapter 6 of the Food Code. Specifically, the Petitioner requests a variance to utilize a wastewater holding tank that will be serviced by a provider to remove the sewage from the tank rather than emptying the holding tank directly into a permanent sewage treatment and disposal system.
This variance was approved contingent upon the Petitioner using a wastewater tank sized at least 15% larger in capacity than the potable water tank. The wastewater holding tank must be serviced in a timely manner so as not to create a sanitary nuisance. If the contracted, licensed pump out service provider changes, the written agreement with copies of the Department of Health licenses must be updated immediately. Any violation of the variance is the equivalent of a violation of the Rule and may result in a rescission of the variance and subject the Petitioner to disciplinary sanctions as enumerated in Sec. 509.261, Florida Statutes.
- Department of Health
- Board of Optometry
- The Notice of Petition for Variance or Waiver was published in Volume 34, No. 40, of the October 3, 2008, Florida Administrative Weekly. On the basis of preventing a violation of principles of fairness for reasons explained in the Petition, the Petitioner requested that the Board waive the requirement applicable to her licensure for the portion under Rule 64B13-5.001 F.A.C., entitled, “Hours Requirement,” that pertains to the 1hour/one time prior to 1st optometric license renewal HIV/AIDS continuing education course. The Board of Optometry considered the Petition at its meeting held on October 17, 2008, in Orlando, Florida. The Board=s Order, filed on October 27, 2008, denied the Petition for Variance or Waiver, finding that the petitioner was asking for the waver of a statutory requirement and such a requirement cannot be waived by the Board.
- Department of Business and Professional Regulation
- Division of Hotels and Restaurants
- Florida Housing Finance Corporation
- Departmental
- Waiver 67-48.004(14)(e), Florida Administrative Code from Malabar Cove, L.L.L.P., (“Petition”). The Petition is seeking a waiver of the rule regarding a change in the site for the development.
- The Florida Housing Finance Corporation gives notice of the entry of an Order Granting a Petition for Waiver or Variance
NAME OF THE PETITIONER: St. Giles Manor, Ltd.
DATE PETITION WAS FILED: September 30, 2008
RULE NUMBER AND NATURE OF THE RULE FROM WHICH THE WAIVER OR VARIANCE IS SOUGHT: 67-48.002(88), Florida Administrative Code
REFERENCE TO THE PLACE AND DATE OF THE PUBLICATION OF THE NOTICE OF PETITION:
Florida Administrative Weekly, October 10, 2008, Vol. 34, No. 41
THE DATE THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF FLORIDA HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION APPROVED THE VARIANCE OR WAIVER:
October 31, 2008
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: Dixie Court III, Ltd.
DATE PETITION WAS FILED: October 1, 2008
RULE NUMBER AND NATURE OF THE RULE FROM WHICH THE WAIVER OR VARIANCE IS SOUGHT: 67-48.002(88), Florida Administrative Code
REFERENCE TO THE PLACE AND DATE OF THE PUBLICATION OF THE NOTICE OF PETITION:
Florida Administrative Weekly, October 10, 2008, Vol. 34, No. 41
THE DATE THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF FLORIDA HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION APPROVED THE VARIANCE OR WAIVER:
October 31, 2008
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
- Florida Housing Finance Corporation
- Department of Business and Professional Regulation
- Division of Hotels and Restaurants
- Water Management Districts
- Suwannee River Water Management District
- variance from Reva Jane Hamilton, 6790 Tree Top Court, Keystone Heights, FL 32656, pursuant to Section 120.542, F.S. Petitioner is seeking a variance from paragraph 40B-4.3030(4), F.A.C., as to the requirements that buildings in the floodway shall be elevated at least one foot above the 100-year flood/one percent annual chance of flood elevation. The property owner constructed an unpermitted structure in Madison County, in Township 1 North, Range 11 East, Section 8, which is not elevated at least one foot above the 100-year flood/one percent annual chance of flood elevation. These rules are intended to set forth criteria for development activities within a Work of the District. Comments on this petition should be filed with: Jon Dinges, District Clerk, SRWMD, 9225 CR 49, Live Oak, FL 32060, within 14 days of publication of this notice. The petition has been assigned ERP Number 08-0362.
- Department of Children and Families
- Family Safety and Preservation Program
- waiver of Rule 65C-13.030, Florida Administrative Code, from Camelot Community Care, Inc., and Renee Alexander-Dillard, assigned Case No. 08-026W. Rule 65C-13.030, F.A.C. states there should be no more than five children in a licensed home, including the family’s own children.
- Waiver of Rule 65C-13.030(2)(b), Florida Administrative Code, from Camelot Community Care, Inc., and Paul and Janet Remy, assigned Case No. 08-027W. Rule 65C-13.030(2)(b), F.A.C., states licensed out-of-home caregivers that have contracted with a lead agency are authorized by Section 409.1671(5)(b), F.S., to provide child care as a Licensed Family Day Care Home, as defined in Section 402.302(7), F.S., if they choose to do so and meet the requirements for licensing. A dually licensed foster home cannot provide care for more than five children, including biological, foster, and adopted children. Therapeutic or Medical Foster Homes can not be dually licensed.
- Florida Housing Finance Corporation
- Department of Health
- Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy and Mental Health Counseling
- The Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage & Family Therapy and Mental Health Counseling hereby gives notice that it has received an amended petition for waiver filed on November 5, 2008, by Satasha K. Williston, Esq. on behalf of Patricia Challen, seeking a waiver of Rule 64B4-31.007, F.A.C., with regard to the requirements for who can as a qualified supervisor.
Comments on this petition should be filed with Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage & Family Therapy and Mental Health Counseling, MQA, 4052 Bald Cypress Way, Bin # C08, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-3258, within 14 days of publication of this notice.
- Division of Family Health Services
- Board of Massage Therapy
- The Board of Massage Therapy hereby gives notice of the issuance of an Order regarding the Petition for Variance for Brenda Dyson, LMT. The Notice of Petition for Variance was published in Volume 34, No. 39, of the September 26, 2008, Florida Administrative Weekly. The Board considered the Petition at a duly-noticed public meeting held on October 6, 2008.
The Board’s Order, filed on November 11, 2008, grants the Petition for Variance or Waiver, finding that Petitioner has complied with the requirements of Section 120.542(2) of the Florida Statutes. Specifically, Petitioner has demonstrated how the purpose of the underlying statute has been achieved . Although Petitioner has not been licensed in Florida for the full three years, she has extensive experience in the state of Maryland as a nationally certified massage therapist and additional certifications, which would qualify her to serve as a sponsor to an apprentice. Additionally, Petitioner has demonstrated that strict application of Rule 64B7-29.001, Florida Administrative Code, would create a substantial hardship or violate principles of fairness within the meaning of Section 120.542(2), Florida Statutes. Based upon the foregoing, the Board determined that Petitioner is eligible for a waiver or variance of Section 64B7-29.001, F.A.C.
- Florida Housing Finance Corporation
6. Notices of Meetings, Workshops and Public Hearings
- Department of Business and Professional Regulation
- Construction Industry Licensing Board
- Space Florida
- Regional Planning Councils
- Central Florida Regional Planning Council
- Other Agencies and Organizations
- Association of Florida Conservation Districts
- Regional Planning Councils
- Southwest Florida Regional Planning Council
- To discuss and implement provisions of the Emergency Planning and Community Right To Know Act. The Southwest Florida Fire Departments Hazmat Team Group will meet immediately following the LEPC meeting.; December 5, 2008 at 9:30 a.m.; Southwest Florida Regional Planning Council - 1st Floor Conference Room at 1926 Victoria Avenue in Fort Myers, FL 33901
- Southwest Florida Regional Planning Council - 1st Floor Conference Room at 1926 Victoria Avenue in Fort Myers, FL 33901
- Southwest Florida Regional Vision Plan Introductory Meeting; Thursday, December 4, 2008 at 1:00 pm; Riverside Community Center at 3061 Riverside Drive in Fort Myers, FL
- Riverside Community Center at 3061 Riverside Drive in Fort Myers, FL
- Southwest Florida Regional Vision Plan Introductory Meeting; Friday, December 5, 2008 at 9:00 am; Dan P. McClure Auditorium at 5900 Auditorium Lane in Sarasota, Florida
- Dan P. McClure Auditorium at 5900 Auditorium Lane in Sarasota, Florida
- Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
- Division of Marketing and Development
- Other Agencies and Organizations
- Florida Developmental Disabilities Council
- Department of Transportation
- Departmental
- The FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, District Five, announces the Public Hearings and Presentations for the Department’s Tentative Five Year Work Program for Fiscal Year 2009/2010 through 2013/2014. The Public Hearings will include information for Brevard, Flagler, Lake, Marion, Orange, Osceola, Seminole, Sumter and Volusia Counties.
The Department’s Public Hearings are being conducted pursuant to Section 339.135(4)(C), Florida Statutes, as amended. The purpose of the Public Hearings is to consider the Department’s Tentative Five Year Work Program for Fiscal Years 2009/2010 through 2013/2014 and consider making any changes to the Program. Some of Public Hearings also will include consideration of proposed projects for the Florida’s Turnpike Enterprise.
Written comments from all interested parties will be accepted by the Department at the Public Hearings and within ten days after the Public Hearings. Comments should be addressed to: Noranne Downs, District Secretary, Florida Department of Transportation, 719 South Woodland Boulevard, DeLand, Florida 32720.
The presentation of the Department’s Tentative Five Year Work Program will also be available through various local TV stations. Please check the website www.D5WPPH.com for the availability in your area.
; SEE BELOW;
DISTRICT FIVE DISTRICTWIDE WORK PROGRAM PUBLIC HEARING, DATE: December 15, 2008, TIME: 6:00 P.M., PLACE: Department of Transportation, District Five Office Building, 719 South Woodland Boulevard, Cypress A&B Conference Rooms, DeLand, Florida 32720
ORANGE, OSCEOLA, AND SEMINOLE COUNTIES, DATE: December 10, 2008, TIME: 11:15 A.M. – FDOT Public Hearing, PLACE: METROPLAN ORLANDO, 315 East Robinson Street, Suite 355, One Landmark Center, Board Room, Orlando, Florida 32801.
BREVARD COUNTY, DATE: December 11, 2008, TIME: 9:00 A.M. – FDOT Public Hearing, PLACE: Brevard Metropolitan Planning Organization, Brevard County Government Center, 2725 Judge Fran Jamieson Way, Building C, Third Floor, Florida Room, Viera, Florida 32940.
VOLUSIA COUNTY, DATE: November 25, 2008, TIME: 8:00 A.M. – FDOT Presentation, PLACE: Volusia County Metropolitan Planning Organization, 2570 West International Speedway Boulevard, Indigo Professional Centre, Suite 120, Daytona Beach, Florida 32141.
LAKE AND SUMTER COUNTIES, DATE: December 3, 2008, TIME: 2:00 P.M. – FDOT Presentation, PLACE: Lake/Sumter Metropolitan Planning Organization, Tavares Civic Center, 110 Caroline Street Tavares, Florida 32778.
FLAGLER COUNTY, DATE: December 8, 2008, TIME: 5:30 P.M. – FDOT Presentation, PLACE: Flagler Board of County Commissioners Workshop, Emergency Operations Center, Training Rooms A&B, 1769 E. Moody Boulevard, Building #3, Bunnell, Florida 32110.
MARION COUNTY, DATE: January 27, 2008, TIME: 4:00 P.M. – FDOT Presentation, PLACE: Ocala/Marion County Transportation Planning Organization, Marion County Commission Auditorium, 601 South East 25th Avenue, Ocala, Florida 34471.
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DISTRICT FIVE DISTRICTWIDE WORK PROGRAM PUBLIC HEARING, DATE: December 15, 2008, TIME: 6:00 P.M., PLACE: Department of Transportation, District Five Office Building, 719 South Woodland Boulevard, Cypress A&B Conference Rooms, DeLand, Florida 32720
ORANGE, OSCEOLA, AND SEMINOLE COUNTIES, DATE: December 10, 2008, TIME: 11:15 A.M. – FDOT Public Hearing, PLACE: METROPLAN ORLANDO, 315 East Robinson Street, Suite 355, One Landmark Center, Board Room, Orlando, Florida 32801.
BREVARD COUNTY, DATE: December 11, 2008, TIME: 9:00 A.M. – FDOT Public Hearing, PLACE: Brevard Metropolitan Planning Organization, Brevard County Government Center, 2725 Judge Fran Jamieson Way, Building C, Third Floor, Florida Room, Viera, Florida 32940.
VOLUSIA COUNTY, DATE: November 25, 2008, TIME: 8:00 A.M. – FDOT Presentation, PLACE: Volusia County Metropolitan Planning Organization, 2570 West International Speedway Boulevard, Indigo Professional Centre, Suite 120, Daytona Beach, Florida 32141.
LAKE AND SUMTER COUNTIES, DATE: December 3, 2008, TIME: 2:00 P.M. – FDOT Presentation, PLACE: Lake/Sumter Metropolitan Planning Organization, Tavares Civic Center, 110 Caroline Street Tavares, Florida 32778.
FLAGLER COUNTY, DATE: December 8, 2008, TIME: 5:30 P.M. – FDOT Presentation, PLACE: Flagler Board of County Commissioners Workshop, Emergency Operations Center, Training Rooms A&B, 1769 E. Moody Boulevard, Building #3, Bunnell, Florida 32110.
MARION COUNTY, DATE: January 27, 2008, TIME: 4:00 P.M. – FDOT Presentation, PLACE: Ocala/Marion County Transportation Planning Organization, Marion County Commission Auditorium, 601 South East 25th Avenue, Ocala, Florida 34471.
- Department of Education
- Education Practices Commission
- Department of State
- Division of Historical Resources
- Water Management Districts
- South Florida Water Management District
- Commission on Ethics
- Other Agencies and Organizations
- Orange County Research and Development Authority
- Department of Environmental Protection
- Departmental
- A regularly scheduled meeting of the Environmental Regulation Commission will be held for the purpose of rule adoptions and briefings.; December 2, 2008, 9:00 a.m.; Department of Environmental Protection, 3900 Commonwealth Blvd., Conference Room A, Tallahassee, FL
- Department of Environmental Protection, 3900 Commonwealth Blvd., Conference Room A, Tallahassee, FL
- Agency for Health Care Administration
- Departmental
- This is a meeting of the State Consumer Health Information and Policy Advisory Council Public Relations Technical Workgroup to which all interested parties are invited. The purpose is to conduct a meeting of key health care stakeholders to discuss issues relating to implementing Florida Statutes mandating transparency in health care through public reporting of health care data.; Wednesday, December 3, 2008 at 2:00 pm; Agency for Health Care Administration, Conference Room "D", 2727 Mahan Drive, Tallahassee, Florida. Any person interested in participating by telephone may dial (218) 339-2410/Pass Code: 5384968#. If you have any difficulty accessing the teleconference, please call the Florida Center’s main number at (850) 922-5771.
- Agency for Health Care Administration, Conference Room "D", 2727 Mahan Drive, Tallahassee, Florida. Any person interested in participating by telephone may dial (218) 339-2410/Pass Code: 5384968#. If you have any difficulty accessing the teleconference, please call the Florida Center’s main number at (850) 922-5771.
- This is a meeting of the State Consumer Health Information and Policy Advisory Council to which all interested parties are invited. The purpose is to conduct a meeting of key health care stakeholders to discuss issues relating to implementing Florida Statutes mandating transparency in health care through public reporting of health care data.; Tuesday, December 9, 2008 at 10:00 am; Agency for Health Care Administration, Conference Room “A”, 2727 Mahan Drive, Tallahassee, Florida. Any person interested in participating by telephone may dial (218) 339-2410/Pass Code: 5384968#. If you have any difficulty accessing the teleconference, please call the Florida Center’s main number at (850) 922-5771.
- Agency for Health Care Administration, Conference Room “A”, 2727 Mahan Drive, Tallahassee, Florida. Any person interested in participating by telephone may dial (218) 339-2410/Pass Code: 5384968#. If you have any difficulty accessing the teleconference, please call the Florida Center’s main number at (850) 922-5771.
- Other Agencies and Organizations
- Florida Self-Insurers Guaranty Association
- Department of Health
- Board of Trustees of The Internal Improvement Trust Fund
- Departmental
- The Management Advisory Group (MAG) for the Guana Tolomato Matanzas National Estuarine Research Reserve (GTMNERR) will hold its next meeting on Wednesday, December 17, 2008 at 6:00 p.m. The MAG provides advisory input to the Office of Coastal and Aquatic Managed Areas for the management of the GTMNERR.; Wednesday, December 17, 2008, 6:00 p.m.; Guana Tolomato Matanzas NERR, 505 Guana River Road, Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida 32082
- Guana Tolomato Matanzas NERR, 505 Guana River Road, Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida 32082
- Other Agencies and Organizations
- Mid-Florida Area Agency on Aging
- Department of Community Affairs
- Division of Emergency Management
- Department of Business and Professional Regulation
- Pilotage Rate Review Committee
- Other Agencies and Organizations
- Florida Atlantic Research and Development Authority
- Department of Health
- Board of Chiropractic Medicine
- For cases previously heard by the panel.; Tuesday, December 2, 2008, commencing at 9:00 a.m., at meet me number (888) 808-6959, conference code 9849329103.; Department of Health, 4052 Bald Cypress Way, Bin #C07, Tallahassee, Florida
- Department of Health, 4052 Bald Cypress Way, Bin #C07, Tallahassee, Florida
- Executive Office of the Governor
- Department of Environmental Protection
- Departmental
- The 2008 Energy Bill (HB 7135) includes language that establishes a new statewide recycling goal of 75% to be achieved by the year 2020. The Department is directed to develop a plan by 2010 designed to achieve this goal and submit it to the Legislature for approval by January 1, 2010. The purpose of this meeting is to identify interested parties and seek input on steps to be taken to develop this plan.; December 2, 2008, 1:00pm - 5:00pm; Florida Department of Environmental Protection, Bob Martinez Center, 2600 Blair Stone Road, Room 609,Tallahassee, Florida
- Florida Department of Environmental Protection, Bob Martinez Center, 2600 Blair Stone Road, Room 609,Tallahassee, Florida
- Other Agencies and Organizations
- Southwest Florida Criminal Justice Academy
- The Criminal Justice Standards and Training Region X Council announces a meeting to witch all interested persons are invited.
DATE AND TIME: December 02, 2008, 9:30 a.m.
PLACE: SWFPSA - 3800 Michigan Ave, Fort Myers FL 33916
GENERAL SUBJECT MATTER TO BE CONSIDERED: Agenda: Pledge, Introduction to Guests, Minutes of previous meeting (08/12/08) - Academy Report Sarasota County, Academy Report Lee County, Request for BTO – Instructor Course-Collier S.O. Commander Richards, Older Business, New Business, Adjournment
; December 02, 2008; SWFPSA 3800 Michigan Ave - Fort Myers FL 33916
- SWFPSA 3800 Michigan Ave - Fort Myers FL 33916
- Department of Children and Families
- Family Safety and Preservation Program
- To discuss and solicit public feedback on proposed rule changes to Chapter 65C-22, F.A.C.
; Monday, December 8th, 2008, 10:00 A.M. (Ft. Lauderdale)
Tuesday, December 9th, 2008, 10:00 A.M. (Tampa)
Monday, December 15th, 2008, 10:00 A.M. (Jacksonville)
Tuesday, December 16th, 10:00 A.M. (Ft. Walton Beach); Ft. Lauderdale: Department of Children and Family Services, Gore Building, 201 W. Broward Blvd., Suite 104B, Ft. Lauderdale, Florida 33301.
Tampa: Learey Technical Center, Auditorium, 5410 North 20th Street, Tampa, Florida 33610
Jacksonville: Department of Children and Family Services, Auditorium, 5920 Arlington Expressway, Jacksonville, Florida 32211
Fort Walton Beach: Department of Children and Family Services, Conference Room 128, 340 Beal Parkway NW, Ft. Walton Beach, Florida 32548-3957
- Ft. Lauderdale: Department of Children and Family Services, Gore Building, 201 W. Broward Blvd., Suite 104B, Ft. Lauderdale, Florida 33301.
Tampa: Learey Technical Center, Auditorium, 5410 North 20th Street, Tampa, Florida 33610
Jacksonville: Department of Children and Family Services, Auditorium, 5920 Arlington Expressway, Jacksonville, Florida 32211
Fort Walton Beach: Department of Children and Family Services, Conference Room 128, 340 Beal Parkway NW, Ft. Walton Beach, Florida 32548-3957
- To discuss and solicit public feedback on proposed rule changes to Chapter 65C-20, F.A.C.; Monday, December 8th, 2008, 10:00 A.M. (Ft. Lauderdale)
Tuesday, December 9th, 2008, 10:00 A.M. (Tampa)
Monday, December 15th, 2008, 10:00 A.M. (Jacksonville)
Tuesday, December 16th, 10:00 A.M. (Ft. Walton Beach)
; Ft. Lauderdale: Department of Children and Family Services, Gore Building, 201 W. Broward Blvd., Suite 104B, Ft. Lauderdale, Florida 33301.
Tampa: Learey Technical Center, Auditorium, 5410 North 20th Street, Tampa, Florida 33610
Jacksonville: Department of Children and Family Services, Auditorium, 5920 Arlington Expressway, Jacksonville, Florida 32211
Fort Walton Beach: Department of Children and Family Services, Conference Room 128, 340 Beal Parkway NW, Ft. Walton Beach, Florida 32548-3957
- Ft. Lauderdale: Department of Children and Family Services, Gore Building, 201 W. Broward Blvd., Suite 104B, Ft. Lauderdale, Florida 33301.
Tampa: Learey Technical Center, Auditorium, 5410 North 20th Street, Tampa, Florida 33610
Jacksonville: Department of Children and Family Services, Auditorium, 5920 Arlington Expressway, Jacksonville, Florida 32211
Fort Walton Beach: Department of Children and Family Services, Conference Room 128, 340 Beal Parkway NW, Ft. Walton Beach, Florida 32548-3957
- Department of Business and Professional Regulation
- Board of Architecture and Interior Design
- January 7, 2009 at 9:00 a.m. General Business including disciplinary cases. If times allows to be followed by General Business discussion items - architecture profession, interior design profession, rules, and reports.
January 8, 2009 at 9:00 a.m. General Business discussion items continued discussion items - architecture profession, interior design profession, rules, reports and review of applications.; January 7, 2009 at 9:00 a.m.
January 8, 2009 at 9:00 a.m.; Department of Business and Professional Regulation
Profession's Board Room
1940 North Monroe Street
Tallahassee, Florida 32399
- Department of Business and Professional Regulation
Profession's Board Room
1940 North Monroe Street
Tallahassee, Florida 32399
- Other Agencies and Organizations
- Mid-Florida Area Agency on Aging
- Scheduled meeting of the Elder Options Board of Directors. The Board will take action on matters to be determined by the members of the Board, which may include matters such as the Executive Director’s Report. In addition to other corporate matters, the Board will review, discuss, and take action regarding applications received from qualified organizations to be designated as the “Lead Agency” for Hamilton County under the Community Care for the Elderly program for the period of January 1, 2009 through June 30, 2009.
The Board will also review and discuss applications received by Elder Options from local service provider organizations to provide Older Americans Act services for the period January 1, 2009 through December 31, 2009. Based upon its deliberations, the Board will take formal action to fund or withhold funding of each of the respective applications. The Board will authorize contract awards for those applications that it has taken formal action to fund.
; December 10, 2008; 10:00 a.m.; Hilton University of Florida
Conference Center Gainesville
1714 SW 34th Street
Gainesville, FL 32607
- Hilton University of Florida
Conference Center Gainesville
1714 SW 34th Street
Gainesville, FL 32607
- Department of Revenue
- Departmental
- Approval of the proposed amendments to the rules listed below. These proposed rule amendments were noticed in the October 10, 2008, (Vol. 34, No. 41, pp. 5266-5278), Florida Administrative Weekly.
Rule 12-6.0015, F.A.C. (Public Use Forms – Informal Protest and Appeal Procedure)
Rule 12A-1.097, F.A.C. (Public Use Forms – Sales and Use Tax)
Rule 12A-16.008, F.A.C. (Public Use Forms – Solid Waste Fees and Rental Car Surcharge)
Rule 12A-19.100, F.A.C. (Public Use Forms - Communications Services Tax)
Rules 12B-5.130, and 12B-5.150, F.A.C. (Fuels and Pollutants Tax)
Rules 12B-7.008, 12B-7.026, and 12B-7.031, F.A.C. (Public Use Forms - Severance Taxes and Fees)
Rule 12B-8.003, F.A.C. (Tax Statement; Overpayments – Insurance Premium Taxes, Fees and Surcharges)
Rule 12C-1.051, F.A.C. (Forms – Corporate Income Tax)
Rule 12C-2.0115, F.A.C. (Public Use Forms – Intangible Tax on Government Leasehold Estates); December 9, 2008, during a regular meeting of the Governor and Cabinet, 9:00 a.m.; Cabinet Meeting Room, Lower Level, The Capitol, Tallahassee, Florida
- Cabinet Meeting Room, Lower Level, The Capitol, Tallahassee, Florida
- Miscellaneous Tax
- Approval to publish a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking for the following rule sections.
Rule 12B-4.003, F.A.C. (Public Use Forms), Rule 12B-4.007, F.A.C. (Recordation of Documents), and Rule 12B-4.014, F.A.C. (Conveyances Not Subject to Tax) – Documentary Stamp Tax
Rule 12B-5.150, F.A.C. (Public Use Forms) – Fuels and Pollutants
Rule 12B-8.016, F.A.C. (Retaliatory Provisions) – Insurance Premium Taxes, Fees and Surcharges
Rule 12C-1.013, F.A.C. (Adjusted Federal Income Defined), and Rule 12C-1.068, F.A.C. (Intangible Tax Credit; Additional Tax Due - Repeal) – Corporate Income Tax
Rule 12C-3.0015, F.A.C. (Documents, Extensions, and Due Dates for Filing), Rule 12C-3.007, F.A.C. (Interest on Overpayment of Taxes - Repeal), Rule 12C-3.008, F.A.C. (Public Use Forms), Rule 12C-3.009, F.A.C. (Penalties and Interest - Repeal), Rule 12C-3.010, F.A.C. (Final Certificate and Nontaxable Certificate Mailing Procedures), and Rule 12C-3.013, F.A.C. (Protest Procedures - Repeal) – Estate Tax; December 9, 2008, during a regular meeting of the Governor and Cabinet, which begins at 9:00 a.m.; Cabinet Meeting Room, Lower Level, The Capitol, Tallahassee, Florida
- Cabinet Meeting Room, Lower Level, The Capitol, Tallahassee, Florida
- Other Agencies and Organizations
- Florida League of Cities
- Business meeting of the Board of Trustees.; Friday, December 5, 2008, at 9:30 a.m.; Jupiter Beach Resort and Spa, 5 North A-1-A, Jupiter, Florida, 1-800-228-8810
- Jupiter Beach Resort and Spa, 5 North A-1-A, Jupiter, Florida, 1-800-228-8810
- Business meeting of the Board of Trustees.; Thursday, December 4, 2008, 4:00 p.m.; Jupiter Beach Resort and Spa, 5 North A-1-A, Jupiter, Florida 800-228-8810
- Jupiter Beach Resort and Spa, 5 North A-1-A, Jupiter, Florida 800-228-8810
- Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
- Division of Animal Industry
- Florida Housing Finance Corporation
- Departmental
- 1. Consider financing and acknowledgement resolutions for various multifamily developments, under any multifamily program, including the ranking of developments.
2. Consider appointment of professionals including but not limited to trustee and/or originator/servicer for upcoming and/or past multifamily programs and single-family programs.
3. Consider approval of all bond documents for and terms of all upcoming single-family and multifamily bond sales, including those secured by third-party guarantors, letters-of-credit, insurance or other mechanisms.
4. Consider adopting resolutions authorizing negotiated or competitive sale of bonds on various single-family and multifamily issues.
5. Consider directing Staff to submit summaries of various TEFRA/Public Hearings to the Governor.
6. Consideration of policy issues concerning ongoing and upcoming single-family bond issues including initiation of request for proposals on an emergency basis, and structuring new issues.
7. Consideration of all necessary actions with regard to the Multifamily Bond Program.
8. Consideration of approval of underwriters for inclusion on approved master list and teams.
9. Consideration of all necessary actions with regard to the HOME Rental Program.
10. Consideration of all necessary actions with regard to the HC (Housing Credits) Program.
11. Consideration of all necessary actions with regard to the SAIL (State Apartment Incentive Loan) Program.
12. Consideration of all necessary actions with regard to the SHIP (State Housing Initiatives Partnership) Program.
13. Consideration of all necessary actions with regard to the PLP (Predevelopment Loan) Program.
14. Consideration of all necessary actions with regard to the Homeownership Programs.
15. Consideration of all necessary actions for initiating new rules or rule amendments on an emergency or non-emergency basis.
16. Consideration of Appeals from Universal Cycle ranking and grading with entry of final orders.
17. Consideration of workouts or modifications for existing projects funded by the Corporation.
18. Consideration of matters relating to the stated purpose of the Corporation to provide safe and sanitary housing that is affordable for the residents of Florida.
19. Consideration of funding additional reserves for the Guarantee Fund.
20. Consideration of audit issues.
21. Evaluation of professional and consultant performance.
22. Such other matters as may be included on the Agenda for the December 12, 2008, Board Meeting.
; December 12, 2008 – 8:30 a.m. until adjourned; Hyatt Regency Coconut Point
5001 Coconut Road
Bonita Springs, FL 34134
- Hyatt Regency Coconut Point
5001 Coconut Road
Bonita Springs, FL 34134
- Department of Transportation
- Departmental
- Presentation of the Department’s Tentative Work Program for Fiscal Years beginning July 1, 2009, through June 30, 2014. These Public Hearings are being conducted pursuant to Section 339.135(4)(c), Florida Statutes, to consider the Department’s Tentative Work Program for the period 2009/2010 through 2013/2014, and to consider the necessity of making any changes to the Department’s Tentative Work Program.
Written comments from the Commissions and other interested parties will be received by the Department at the public hearings and through Wednesday, December 31, 2008. Comments should be addressed to:
Mr. Charles W. Baldwin, P.E., District Secretary, Florida Department of Transportation, District Two, 1109 South Marion Avenue, Lake City, Florida 32025-5874, Telephone 1-800-749-2967.; 1. Lake City Hearing: Specific notice is provided to the Gainesville Metropolitan Transportation Planning Organization (MTPO) and the County Commissions for Alachua, Bradford, Columbia, Dixie, Gilchrist, Levy, Union and counties serving as Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) for their respective counties.
DATE AND TIME: Monday, December 8, 2008 at 5:30 p.m.
PLACE: Florida Department of Transportation, Lake City District Office, Madison Room, 1109 South Marion Avenue, Lake City, Florida.
2. Live Oak Hearing: Specific notice is provided to the County Commissions for Hamilton, Lafayette, Madison, Suwannee, Taylor and counties serving as Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) for their respective counties.
DATE AND TIME: Monday, December 15, 2008 at 5:30 p.m.
PLACE: Suwannee River Water Management District, Board Room #103, 9225 County Road 49, Live Oak, Florida.
3. Jacksonville Hearing: Specific notice is provided to the North Florida Transportation Planning Orgnization (NFTPO), the Jacksonville City Council and the County Commissions for Baker, Clay, Duval, Nassau, Putnam, St. Johns and counties serving as Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) for their respective counties.
DATE AND TIME: Tuesday, December 16, 2008 at 5:30 p.m.
PLACE: Florida Department of Transportation, Jacksonville Urban Office, Training Facility, 2198 Edison Avenue, Jacksonville, Florida.; [three hearings listed above]
- [three hearings listed above]
- Other Agencies and Organizations
- Florida Sports Foundation
- Department of Transportation
- Departmental
- The Florida Department of Transportation, District Seven invites you to attend and participate in a public hearing for the Project Development and Environment (PD&E) study for proposed improvements to SR 674 from US 301 to CR 579, WPI 422762 1. PURPOSE: This public hearing is being held to afford interested persons the opportunity to express their views concerning the location, conceptual design, and social, economic, and environmental effects of the proposed improvements to SR 674. The study evaluated engineering and environmental effects associated with widening the road from two lanes to four from US 301 to West Lake Drive and to six lanes from West Lake Drive to CR 579 along the project corridor. The project length is 2.4 miles.
; Tuesday, December 16, 2008, from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m.; Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church, 16650 US Highway 301 S, Wimauma, FL 33598
- Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church, 16650 US Highway 301 S, Wimauma, FL 33598
- Other Agencies and Organizations
- Florida Patient Safety Corporation
- Water Management Districts
- Southwest Florida Water Management District
- This is a regularly scheduled meeting of the Environmental Advisory Committee to discuss committee business and issues.; Monday, December 8, 2008, 1:00 p.m.; Tampa Service Office, 7601 Highway 301 North, Tampa FL 33637.
- Tampa Service Office, 7601 Highway 301 North, Tampa FL 33637.
- LAKE PANASOFFKEE RESTORATION COUNCIL MEETING: Consider Council business (Ad Order 39160); Monday, December 1, 2008, 5:00 p.m.; Lake Panasoffkee Recreation Center West Wing, 1582 County Road 459, Bushnell, 33538
- Lake Panasoffkee Recreation Center West Wing, 1582 County Road 459, Bushnell, 33538
- Department of Education
- State Board of Education
- This is a correction to the time only for the rule development workshop on rules: 6A-1.09432, 6A-4.0244, 6A-4.02451, 6A-6.054, 6A-6.0900, 6A-6.0901, 6A-6.0904, 6A-6.0905, 6A-6.0906, 6A-6.0907, 6A-6.0908, 6A-6.0909, and 6A-6.09091 as noticed in Vol. 34 No. 46, November 14, 2008 issue of the Florida Administrative Weekly.; December 2, 2008, CORRECTION: The workshop will begin at 3:00 pm and end at 5:00 pm.; Hyatt Regency Orlando International Airport, Mirabel Ballroom, 9300 Airport Boulevard, Orlando, FL 32827.
- Hyatt Regency Orlando International Airport, Mirabel Ballroom, 9300 Airport Boulevard, Orlando, FL 32827.
- Department of Business and Professional Regulation
- Board of Employee Leasing Companies
- Department of Health
- Board of Chiropractic Medicine
- For cases previously heard by the panel.; Thursday, December 4, 2008, commencing at 12:30 p.m.; 1:30 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. at meet me number (888) 808-6959, conference code 9849329103.; Department of Health, 4052 Bald Cypress Way, Bin #C07, Tallahassee, Florida
- Department of Health, 4052 Bald Cypress Way, Bin #C07, Tallahassee, Florida
- Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
- Other Agencies and Organizations
- Florida Sports Foundation
- Executive Office of the Governor
- Department of Health
- Board of Podiatric Medicine
- Department of Environmental Protection
- Departmental
- The department is holding a third workshop on rulemaking to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from the electric utility sector. The rule would establish a cap-and-trade program pursuant to the Florida Climate Protection Act (403.44, F.S.). The purpose of this workshop is to offer conceptual rule proposals and to provide an opportunity for interested persons to provide comments and recommendations to the department as we continue this rulemaking process. There is no draft rule language available at this time.; Thursday, December 11, 2008, 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.
- 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 2008/2009 budget to revise revenues and expenditures.
; Governing Board Meeting - December 2, 2008 - 9:00 am.; SFWMD Headquarters, B-1 Building, 3301 Gun Club Road,
West Palm Beach, Florida 33406.
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.
- SFWMD Headquarters, B-1 Building, 3301 Gun Club Road,
West Palm Beach, Florida 33406.
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.
- Regional Planning Councils
- North Central Florida Regional Planning Council
- To conduct the regular business of the Executive Committee of the North Central Florida Regional Planning Council.; December 4, 2008 at 6:00 p.m.; Holiday Inn Hotel and Suites, 213 Southwest Commerce Drive, Lake City, Florida.
- Holiday Inn Hotel and Suites, 213 Southwest Commerce Drive, Lake City, Florida.
- To conduct the regular business of the Clearinghouse Committee of the North Central Florida Regional Planning Council.; December 4, 2008 at 6:30 p.m.; Holiday Inn Hotel and Suites, 213 SW Commerce Drive, Lake City, Florida.
- Holiday Inn Hotel and Suites, 213 SW Commerce Drive, Lake City, Florida.
- To conduct the regular business of the North Central Florida Regional Planning Council.; December 4, 2008 at 7:30 p.m.; Holiday Inn Hotel and Suites, 213 Southwest Commerce Drive, Lake City, Florida.
- Holiday Inn Hotel and Suites, 213 Southwest Commerce Drive, Lake City, Florida.
- Other Agencies and Organizations
- Florida Workers' Compensation Joint Underwriting Association, Inc
- Water Management Districts
- St. Johns River Water Management District
- Other Agencies and Organizations
- Citizens Property Insurance Corporation
- Department of Education
- Division of Florida Colleges
- Other Agencies and Organizations
- Florida Surplus Lines Service Office
- Taylor County Soil and Water Conservation District
- Florida Commission on Offender Review
- Departmental
- Regularly scheduled meeting for all Parole, Conditional Release, Conditional Medical Release, Addiction Recovery, Control Release and all other Commission business.; Wednesday, December 3, 2008; December 10, 2008; and December 17, 2008 at 9:00 a.m.; Florida Parole Commission, 2601 Blair Stone Road., Bldg. C, Tallahassee, FL 32399-2450
- Florida Parole Commission, 2601 Blair Stone Road., Bldg. C, Tallahassee, FL 32399-2450
- Department of Transportation
- Departmental
- This is a Design Change Reevaluation Public Hearing. This hearing is being held to allow interested persons an opportunity to express their views concerning proposed design changes for the widening of U.S. 17 in Hardee County.
The Project Development and Environment Study (PD&E) (Financial Project ID Number: 412631-1-22-01), approved July 11, 2006, recommended the widening of U.S. 17 from two to four lanes from the DeSoto/Hardee County Line to Third Avenue in Zolfo Springs. The reevaluation of the original approved PD&E study is being done at the request of Hardee County. The limits of the reevaluation extend from the Desoto/Hardee County Line to just north of Charlie Creek, a distance of approximately 3.5 miles. This design change includes using the railroad right-of-way that was purchased by the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) to create a one-way pair system around the Brookside Bluffs Community and the Bluffs Golf Course. Additional right-of-way is required on the west side of the existing U.S. 17 roadway to accommodate a required curve correction at Fish Branch Road. Right-of-way acquisition will also be required for proposed crossover connections and stormwater management facilities.; Monday, December 15, 2008, Open House – 6:00 p.m., Formal Presentation – 7:00 p.m.; Hardee County Agri Civic Center, 515 Civic Center Drive, Wauchula, Florida
- Hardee County Agri Civic Center, 515 Civic Center Drive, Wauchula, Florida
- Department of Children and Families
- Department of Education
- State Board of Education
- The meeting agenda will consist of the approval of minutes of the State Board meeting held October 21, 2008, and updates on various reports and status of education initiatives by the Chairman and Commissioner. Items for consideration include: Approval of Commissioner’s Recommendation on Exclusivity for School Districts to Authorize Charter Schools in their Geographical Areas – Miami Dade County School District, consideration of Mandate from District Court of Appeal of the State of Florida, Fifth District, RE: Universal Education Services in Osceola County, approval of 2009 Legislative Agenda, approval of Critical Teacher Shortage Areas, Adoption of a Resolution Authorizing the Negotiated Sale of State of Florida, Full Faith and Credit, State Board of Education Public Education Capital Outlay Bonds, 2006, 2007 and 2008 Series, approval of the Division of Community Colleges’ 2009-2010/2011-2012 Public Education Capital Outlay (PECO) Project Priority List and the Community College Facility Enhancement Challenge Grant Project List, and approval for Indian River State College to Name a Building Funded through the Community College Facility Enhancement Challenge Grant Program. The following rules will be presented for action: 6A-1.094221, Alternative Standardized Reading Assessment and Use of Student Portfolio for Good Cause Promotion, 6A-1.09441, Requirements for Programs and Courses Which Are Funded Through the Florida Education Finance Program and for Which the Student May Earn Credit Toward High School Graduation, 6A-1.09401, Student Performance Standards, 6A-1.0995, Form of High School Diplomas and Certificates of Completion, 6A-1.099821, Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK) Provider Kindergarten Readiness Rate, Rule 6A-6.03315, Private School Scholarship Compliance, and 6A-10.0342, Vocational Education Program Performance Reporting.
; December 2, 2008, 8:30 a.m.; Orlando Airport Hyatt, Orlando, Florida
- Orlando Airport Hyatt, Orlando, Florida
- Department of Business and Professional Regulation
- Florida Real Estate Appraisal Board
- 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, and general subject matter.; Monday, December 8, 2008, at 9:00 a.m. or soon thereafter and Tuesday, December 9, 2008, at 8:30 a.m. or soon thereafter.; Division of Real Estate Conference Room N901, North Tower; 400 West Robinson Street, Orlando, Florida 32801.
- Division of Real Estate Conference Room N901, North Tower; 400 West Robinson Street, Orlando, Florida 32801.
- To conduct a private meeting to review cases to determine probable cause and to conduct a public meeting to review cases where probable cause was previously found. Portions of the probable cause proceedings are not open to the public. All or part of this meeting may be conducted by teleconference in order to permit maximum participation of the Board members or its counsel.; Wednesday, December 10, 2008, at 9:00 a.m., or soon thereafter (Portions of the probable cause proceedings are not open to the public).; Division of Real Estate Conference Room N901, North Tower; 400 West Robinson Street, Orlando, Florida 32801
- Division of Real Estate Conference Room N901, North Tower; 400 West Robinson Street, Orlando, Florida 32801
- Board of Professional Engineers
- General Business of the Committee; Monday, December 1, 2008 beginning at 10:00 a.m.; 2507 Callaway Road, Suite 200, Tallahassee, Florida Call In Number 1-866-895-8146, Passcode 30295716
- 2507 Callaway Road, Suite 200, Tallahassee, Florida Call In Number 1-866-895-8146, Passcode 30295716
- Building Code Administrators and Inspectors Board
- The Department of Business and Professional Regulation, Building Code Administrators and Inspectors Board hereby gives notice that a public workshop for the purpose of rule development on the above-referenced rule, will be held on December 11, 2008, at 9:00 AM, or as soon thereafter as it can be heard.; December 11, 2008, at 9:00 AM; Department of Business and Professional Regulation, Northwood Mall, 1940 North Monroe Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0750
- Department of Business and Professional Regulation, Northwood Mall, 1940 North Monroe Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0750
- The Department of Business and Professional Regulation, Building Code Administrators and Inspectors Board hereby gives notice that a public workshop for the purpose of rule development on the above-referenced rule, will be held on December 11, 2008, at 9:00 AM, or as soon thereafter as it can be heard; December 11, 2008, at 9:00 AM; Department of Business and Professional Regulation, Northwood Mall, 1940 North Monroe Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0750
- Department of Business and Professional Regulation, Northwood Mall, 1940 North Monroe Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0750
- Other Agencies and Organizations
- Independent Colleges and Universities of Florida
- The purpose of the meeting is to consider issuing tax exempt bonds to finance the construction and furnishing of the Fernandez Family Center for Leadership and Wellness, the Carnival Cruise Lines Science and Technology Building and Villanova Hall as well as the refunding of HEFFA’s 2003 bonds that were issued on behalf of St. Thomas University. This is a public meeting and interested members of the public are invited to attend either in person or by telephone.; Friday, December 12, 2008, 12 p.m. – 1 p.m.; On the campus of St. Thomas University located at 16401 NW 37 Avenue, Miami Gardens, Florida 33054-6498 and with teleconference facilities available at: 1(866) 578-5716, Conference Code 0693839851.
- On the campus of St. Thomas University located at 16401 NW 37 Avenue, Miami Gardens, Florida 33054-6498 and with teleconference facilities available at: 1(866) 578-5716, Conference Code 0693839851.
- Department of Business and Professional Regulation
- Board of Professional Surveyors and Mappers
- Department of Health
- Division of Environmental Health
- Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
- Division of Agricultural Environmental Services
- Department of Financial Services
- OIR – Insurance Regulation
- This is the Final Public Hearing on the adoption of proposed amendments to Rule 69O-157.302,.303,.304, Florida Administrative Code, published on October 24, 2008 in Vol. 34, No. 43, of the Florida Administrative Weekly.; December 9, 2008, 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.
- Department of Environmental Protection
- Departmental
- Proposed changes to chapter 18-21, F.A.C., clarifying definitions, extending the standard lease term, recognizing in rule those fees that are waived by statute, and providing for a one-time premium for new, expanded, or conversions of multi-family private leases. The language previously presented at public workshops to simplify fees for sovereignty submerged lands use has been eliminated.; Friday- December 12, 2008 at 10:00 AM; Department of Environmental Protection
Room 170, Carr Building
3900 Commonwealth Boulevard
Tallahassee, FL
Toll Free conference number for the meeting is (888) 808-6959, conference code is 3361044.
- Department of Environmental Protection
Room 170, Carr Building
3900 Commonwealth Boulevard
Tallahassee, FL
Toll Free conference number for the meeting is (888) 808-6959, conference code is 3361044.
- Water Management Districts
- South Florida Water Management District
- Closed door attorney-client session pursuant to Section 286.011(8)(2007), Florida Statutes, to discuss strategy related to litigation expenditures and/or settlement negotiations in Lehtinen v. South Florida Water Management District, Fifteenth Judicial Circuit, Palm Beach County, Florida, Case No. 50 2008 CA 031569 XXXX MB. The subject matter shall be confined to the pending litigation. (All or part of this meeting may be conducted as a teleconference in order to permit maximum participation of Governing Board members).
ATTENDEES: Governing Board Members E. Buermann, M. Collins, C. Dauray, S. Estenoz, P. Huck, M. Meeker, R. Montgomery, P. Rooney; Executive Director C. Wehle; District attorneys S. Wood, S. Nall, C. Kowalsky, K. Rizzardi, F. Bartolone.
Pursuant to Florida Law, the entire attorney-client session shall be recorded by a certified court reporter. No portion of the session shall be off the record. A copy of the transcript will be made part of the public record at the conclusion of the litigation.; December 2, 2008, 9:00 a.m. - completed; South Florida Water Management District Headquarters, B-1 Building, Auditorium, 3301 Gun Club Road, West Palm Beach, Florida 33406
- South Florida Water Management District Headquarters, B-1 Building, Auditorium, 3301 Gun Club Road, West Palm Beach, Florida 33406
- Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
- Division of Agricultural Environmental Services
- To discuss the business of the Council.; CORRECTION TO NOTICE PUBLISHED IN FAW ON NOVEMBER 7, 2008 (VOLUME 34, NUMBER 45): January 20, 2009; 10:00 A.M. - 3:00 P.M.; Mid-Florida Research and Education Center, Room 185, 2725 Binion Road, Apopka, Florida, 32703; (407) 884-2034.
- Mid-Florida Research and Education Center, Room 185, 2725 Binion Road, Apopka, Florida, 32703; (407) 884-2034.
- Water Management Districts
- South Florida Water Management District
- Closed door attorney-client session pursuant to Section 286.011(8)(2007), Florida Statutes, to discuss strategy related to litigation expenditures and/or settlement negotiations in Lehtinen v. South Florida Water Management District, Fifteenth Judicial Circuit, Palm Beach County, Florida, Case No. 50 2008 CA 022974 XXXX MB. The subject matter shall be confined to the pending litigation. (All or part of this meeting may be conducted as a teleconference in order to permit maximum participation of Governing Board members).
ATTENDEES: Governing Board Members E. Buermann, M. Collins, C. Dauray, S. Estenoz, P. Huck, M. Meeker, R. Montgomery, P. Rooney; Executive Director C. Wehle; District attorneys S. Wood, S. Nall, C. Kowalsky, K. Rizzardi, F. Bartolone.
Pursuant to Florida Law, the entire attorney-client session shall be recorded by a certified court reporter. No portion of the session shall be off the record. A copy of the transcript will be made part of the public record at the conclusion of the litigation.; December 2, 2008, 9:00 a.m. - completed; South Florida Water Management District Headquarters, Building B-1, Auditorium, 3301 Gun Club Road, West Palm Beach, Florida 33406
- South Florida Water Management District Headquarters, Building B-1, Auditorium, 3301 Gun Club Road, West Palm Beach, Florida 33406
- Department of Business and Professional Regulation
- Florida Real Estate Appraisal Board
- 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, and general subject matter.; Monday, December 8, 2008, at 9:00 a.m. or soon thereafter.; Division of Real Estate Conference Room N901, North Tower; 400 West Robinson Street, Orlando, Florida 32801.
- Division of Real Estate Conference Room N901, North Tower; 400 West Robinson Street, Orlando, Florida 32801.
- Water Management Districts
- South Florida Water Management District
- Closed door attorney-client session pursuant to Section 286.011(8)(2007), Florida Statutes, to discuss strategy related to litigation expenditures and/or settlement negotiations in United States of America v. South Florida Water Management District, et al., United States District Court, Southern District of Florida, Case No. 88-1886-CIV-Moreno. The subject matter shall be confined to the pending litigation. (All or part of this meeting may be conducted as a teleconference in order to permit maximum participation of Governing Board members).
ATTENDEES: Governing Board Members E. Buermann, M. Collins, C. Dauray, P. Huck, M. Meeker, R. Montgomery, P. Rooney; Executive Director C. Wehle; District attorneys S. Wood, S. Nall, C. Kowalsky, K. Rizzardi, K. Burns.
Pursuant to Florida Law, the entire attorney-client session shall be recorded by a certified court reporter. No portion of the session shall be off the record. A copy of the transcript will be made part of the public record at the conclusion of the litigation.; December 2, 2008, 9:00 a.m. - completed; South Florida Water Management District Headquarters, B-1 Building, Auditorium, 3301 Gun Club Road, West Palm Beach, Florida 33406
- South Florida Water Management District Headquarters, B-1 Building, Auditorium, 3301 Gun Club Road, West Palm Beach, Florida 33406
- Closed door attorney-client session pursuant to Section 286.011(8)(2007), Florida Statutes, to discuss strategy related to litigation expenditures and/or settlement negotiations in Friends of the Everglades, Inc. and Fishermen Against Destruction of the Environment, Inc. v. South Florida Water Management District, et al., United States District Court, Southern District of Florida, Case No. 02-80309-CV-Altonaga/Turnoff; Miccosukee Tribe of Indians of Florida v. South Florida Water Management District, et al., United States District Court, Southern District of Florida, Case No. 98-6056-CIV-Lenard/Klein; and Friends of the Everglades v. South Florida Water Management District, United States District Court, Southern District of Florida, Case No. 98-6057-CIV-Lenard/Klein. The subject matter shall be confined to the pending litigation. (All or part of this meeting may be conducted as a teleconference in order to permit maximum participation of Governing Board members).
ATTENDEES: Governing Board Members E. Buermann, M. Collins, C. Dauray, S. Estenoz, P. Huck, M. Meeker, R. Montgomery, P. Rooney; Executive Director C. Wehle; District attorneys S. Wood, S. Nall, C. Kowalsky, K. Rizzardi, J. Nutt.
Pursuant to Florida Law, the entire attorney-client session shall be recorded by a certified court reporter. No portion of the session shall be off the record. A copy of the transcript will be made part of the public record at the conclusion of the litigation.; December 2, 2008, 9:00 a.m. - completed; South Florida Water Management District Headquarters, B-1 Building, Auditorium, 3301 Gun Club Road, West Palm Beach, Florida 33406
- South Florida Water Management District Headquarters, B-1 Building, Auditorium, 3301 Gun Club Road, West Palm Beach, Florida 33406
- Closed door attorney-client session pursuant to Section 286.011(8)(2007), Florida Statutes, to discuss strategy related to litigation expenditures and/or settlement negotiations in Natural Resources Defense Council, Inc., et al. v. Van Antwerp, et al., United States District Court, Southern District of Florida, Case No. 07-80444-CIV-Middlebrooks. The subject matter shall be confined to the pending litigation. (All or part of this meeting may be conducted as a teleconference in order to permit maximum participation of Governing Board members).
ATTENDEES: Governing Board Members E. Buermann, M. Collins, C. Dauray, S. Estenoz, P. Huck, M. Meeker, R. Montgomery, P. Rooney, ; Executive Director C. Wehle; District attorneys S. Wood, S. Nall, C. Kowalsky, K. Rizzardi, J. Nutt.
Pursuant to Florida Law, the entire attorney-client session shall be recorded by a certified court reporter. No portion of the session shall be off the record. A copy of the transcript will be made part of the public record at the conclusion of the litigation.; December 2, 2008, 9:00 a.m. - completed; South Florida Water Management District Headquarters, Building B-1, Auditorium, 3301 Gun Club Road, West Palm Beach, Florida 33406
- South Florida Water Management District Headquarters, Building B-1, Auditorium, 3301 Gun Club Road, West Palm Beach, Florida 33406
- Department of Business and Professional Regulation
- Florida Real Estate Appraisal Board
- To address the final language of the rule.; Monday, December 8, 2008, at 9:00 a.m. or soon thereafter.; Division of Real Estate Conference Room N901, North Tower; 400 West Robinson Street, Orlando, Florida 32801
- Division of Real Estate Conference Room N901, North Tower; 400 West Robinson Street, Orlando, Florida 32801
- To address the final language of the rule.; Monday, December 8, 2008, at 9:00 a.m. or soon thereafter; Division of Real Estate Conference Room N901, North Tower; 400 West Robinson Street, Orlando, Florida 32801
- Division of Real Estate Conference Room N901, North Tower; 400 West Robinson Street, Orlando, Florida 32801
- To address the final language of the rule.; Monday, December 8, 2008, at 9:00 a.m. or soon thereafter.; Division of Real Estate Conference Room N901, North Tower; 400 West Robinson Street, Orlando, Florida 32801.
- Division of Real Estate Conference Room N901, North Tower; 400 West Robinson Street, Orlando, Florida 32801.
- To address the final language of the rule.; Monday, December 8, 2008, at 9:00 a.m. or soon thereafter.; Division of Real Estate Conference Room N901, North Tower; 400 West Robinson Street, Orlando, Florida 32801.
- Division of Real Estate Conference Room N901, North Tower; 400 West Robinson Street, Orlando, Florida 32801.
- To address the final language of the rule.; Monday, December 8, 2008, at 9:00 a.m. or soon thereafter; : Division of Real Estate Conference Room N901, North Tower; 400 West Robinson Street, Orlando, Florida 32801.
- : Division of Real Estate Conference Room N901, North Tower; 400 West Robinson Street, Orlando, Florida 32801.
- To address the final language of the rule.; Monday, December 8, 2008, at 9:00 a.m. or soon thereafter.; Division of Real Estate Conference Room N901, North Tower; 400 West Robinson Street, Orlando, Florida 32801.
- Division of Real Estate Conference Room N901, North Tower; 400 West Robinson Street, Orlando, Florida 32801.
- To address the final language of the rule.; Monday, December 8, 2008, at 9:00 a.m. or soon thereafter.; Division of Real Estate Conference Room N901, North Tower; 400 West Robinson Street, Orlando, Florida 32801.
- Division of Real Estate Conference Room N901, North Tower; 400 West Robinson Street, Orlando, Florida 32801.
- To address the final language of the rule.; Monday, December 8, 2008, at 9:00 a.m. or soon thereafter.; Division of Real Estate Conference Room N901, North Tower; 400 West Robinson Street, Orlando, Florida 32801.
- Division of Real Estate Conference Room N901, North Tower; 400 West Robinson Street, Orlando, Florida 32801.
- Executive Office of the Governor
- Departmental
- Regular scheduled meeting of the Governor and Cabinet
The State Board of Administration will take action on matters duly presented on its agenda, which may include such matters as Executive Director’s reports; approval of fiscal sufficiency of state bond issues; approval of sale of local bonds at an interest rate in excess of statutory interest rate limitation; report on investment performance; designation of banks as depositories for state funds; adoption of rules and regulations; investment of state funds pursuant to Chapter 215, F.S.; and consideration of other matters within its authority pursuant to Chapters 215 and 344, F.S., and Section 16 of Article IX of the Florida Constitution of 1885, as continued by subsection 9(c) of Article XII of the Florida Constitution of 1968. The Division of Bond Finance of the State Board of Administration will take action on matters duly presented on its agenda, which will deal with the issuance of State bonds, arbitrage compliance and related matters.
The Financial Services Commission will take action on matters duly presented on its agenda which may include, but not be limited to, matters relating to rulemaking for all activities concerning insurers and other risk bearing entities, including licensing, rates, policy forms, market conduct, claims, adjusters, issuance of certificates of authority, solvency, viatical settlements, premium financing, and administrative supervision, as provided under the Insurance Code or Chapter 636, F.S., and for all activities relating to the regulation of banks, credit unions, other financial institutions, finance companies, and the securities industry.
The Department of Veterans’ Affairs will take action on matters duly presented on its agenda which may include the administration of the Department as well as actions taken to further the Department’s mission of providing assistance to veterans and their dependents, pursuant to Section 292.05, F.S.
The Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles will take action on matters duly presented on its agenda, which may include such matters as approval of agency policies, taking agency action with regard to administrative procedure matters, and considering other matters within its authority pursuant to Florida Statutes.
The Department of Law Enforcement will take action on matters duly presented on its agenda which may include but not be limited to such matters as transfer of agency funds or positions, formulation of Departmental Rules, administrative procedure matters, submittal of reports as required, enter into contracts as authorized and to consider other matters within its authority pursuant to Chapters 20, 23, 120 and 943, F.S.
The Department of Revenue will act on matters duly presented on its agenda which may include approval of rules, legislative concept proposals, contracts over $100,000, Departmental budgets, taking final action on formal and informal hearings under Chapter 120, F.S., and consideration of other matters within its authority.
The Department of Education will finalize agency action on the business of the Florida Department of Education.
The Administration Commission will take action on matters duly presented on its agenda which may include such matters as to create or transfer agency funds or positions, approve Career Service rules, administrative procedure matters, environmental matters arising under Chapter 380, F.S., comprehensive planning issues pursuant to Section 163.3184, F.S., determine sheriffs’ budget matters, and consider other matters within its authority pursuant to Chapters 110, 215 and 216, F.S.
The Florida Land and Water Adjudicatory Commission will take action on matters duly presented on its agenda including appeals of local government development orders in areas of critical state concern or of developments of regional impact under Section 380.07, F.S.; and review of water management matters under Chapter 373, F.S. The Commission will also review Department of Environmental Protection’s rules and orders which, prior to July 1, 1993, the Governor and Cabinet, sitting as the head of the Department of Natural Resources, had authority to issue or promulgate.
The Board of Trustees of the Internal Improvement Trust Fund will take action on matters duly presented on its agenda which may include such matters as mineral leases or sales, state or sovereign land leases, sales, exchanges, dedications, and easements, Conservation and Recreation Lands (CARL) and other land purchases; land planning matters and other matters within its authority. Additionally, the Board will take action on matters presented by the Marine Fisheries Commission as set forth in Sections 370.025, 370.026 and 370.027, F.S., and matters pertaining to the Office of Greenways Management, the Office responsible for the management of lands which formerly fell within the Cross Florida Barge Canal project corridor.
The Department of Environmental Protection, while not a Cabinet agency, will present for consideration on its agenda those matters required by law to be reviewed by the Governor and Cabinet and those pertaining to the siting of power plants, electric and natural gas transmission lines and hazardous waste facilities; coastal zone management consistency and standards adopted by the Environmental Regulation Commission.; December 9, 2008, 9:00 a.m.; Cabinet Meeting Room, Lower Level, The Capitol, Tallahassee, Florida
- Cabinet Meeting Room, Lower Level, The Capitol, Tallahassee, Florida
- Department of Environmental Protection
- Departmental
- To obtain public input regarding the Baird Tract Wetland Restoration Project.; Thursday, December 11, 2008, 3:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.; Cedar Hammock Lodge (Withlacoochee State Forest, Baird Tract), 6801 County Road 772, Webster, FL 33597
- Cedar Hammock Lodge (Withlacoochee State Forest, Baird Tract), 6801 County Road 772, Webster, FL 33597
7. Notices of Petitions and Dispositions Regarding Declaratory Stat
- Department of Business and Professional Regulation
- Division of Florida Condominiums, Timeshares and Mobile Homes
- Department of Health
- Board of Medicine
- Andres F. Rodriquez, M.D., and Stockwell, Reisman, Paulk & Taylor, P.A., and Karl F. Hempel, M.D., and Tallahassee Primary Care Associates, P.A; The Petitioners seeks the Board’s opinion as to whether under the specific circumstances set forth in the Petition, the status of Husband and Wife, as a result of each spouse’s ownership interest in his/her respective group practice, is not imputed to the other physician owners of Primary Care and Digestive Disease and therefore, the other physicians in each group may refer to the other group without violating the prohibitions of Section 456.053, Florida Statutes.
- Department of Business and Professional Regulation
- Division of Florida Condominiums, Timeshares and Mobile Homes
- Dawn Marcus, Petitioner, In RE: Boca Teeca Condominium No. 4, Inc., Docket No. 2008060457.; Whether two directors, who are coowners of a unit in Boca Teeca Condominium No. 4, Inc. and who were elected in February 2008, are automatically removed from the board by operation of ch. 2008-28, sec. 7, Laws of Florida, section 718.112(2)(d)1, Florida Statutes (2008).
- Sunrise Lakes Condominium Apartments, Phase III Inc. 2, Docket No. 2008060443.; Whether coowners of multiple units at Sunrise Lakes Condominium Apartments, Phase III, Inc. 2 are ineligible to currently serve on the board under section 718.112(2)(d)1, Florida Statutes (2008).
8. Notices Regarding Bids, Proposals and Purchasing
- Other Agencies and Organizations
- Florida Sheriffs Association
- Department of Education
- Department of Environmental Protection
- Other Agencies and Organizations
- Port St. Joe Port Authority
- Department of Education
- Department of Environmental Protection
- Department of Management Services
- Department of Education
9. Miscellaneous
- Department of Environmental Protection
- Agency for Health Care Administration
- Department of Environmental Protection
- Department of Health
- Regional Planning Councils
- Treasure Coast Regional Planning Council
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- Division of Motor Vehicles
- Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles, Division of Motor Vehicles
- Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles, Division of Motor Vehicles
- Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles, Division of Motor Vehicles
- Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles, Division of Motor Vehicles
- Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles, Division of Motor Vehicles
- Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles, Division of Motor Vehicles
- Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles, Division of Motor Vehicles
- Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles, Division of Motor Vehicles
- Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles, Division of Motor Vehicles
- Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles, Division of Motor Vehicles
- Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles, Division of Motor Vehicles
- Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles, Division of Motor Vehicles
- Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles, Division of Motor Vehicles
- Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles, Division of Motor Vehicles
- Department of Health
- Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles
- Division of Motor Vehicles
- Department of Health
- Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles
- Division of Motor Vehicles
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- Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles
- Division of Motor Vehicles
- Department of Health