1. Notices of Development of Proposed Rules and Negotiated Rulemaking
- Department of Business and Professional Regulation
- Division of Pari-Mutuel Wagering
- Department of Health
2. Proposed Rules
- Department of Business and Professional Regulation
- Division of Hotels and Restaurants
- Department of Children and Families
- Family Safety and Preservation Program
3. Notices of Changes, Corrections and Withdrawals
4. Petitions and Dispositions Regarding Rule Variance or Waiver
- Department of Business and Professional Regulation
- Division of Hotels and Restaurants
- an Emergency Variance for Paragraph 61C-4.010(7) Florida Administrative Code and Paragraph 61C-4.010(6), Florida Administrative Code from Trejolie Desserts located in Tampa. The above referenced F.A.C. addresses the requirement that at least one accessible bathroom be provided for use by customers. They are requesting to share the bathrooms located within an adjacent establishment under a different ownership for use by customers only.
The Division of Hotels and Restaurants will accept comments concerning the Petition for 5 days from the date of publication of this notice. To be considered, comments must be received on or before 5:00 p.m.
- On November 20, 2012 the Division of Hotels and Restaurants received a Petition for an Emergency Variance for Subparagraph 61C-1.004(2)(a), Florida Administrative Code, Paragraph 61C-4.010(7), Florida Administrative Code, Paragraph 61C-4.010(6), Florida Administrative Code, Section 6-402.11, 2001 FDA Food Code, Paragraph 61C-1.004(1)(a), Florida Administrative Code, and Section 5-203.13, 2001 FDA Food Code from Fat Boys BBQ located in St. Cloud. The above referenced F.A.C. addresses the requirement that at least one accessible bathroom be provided for use by customers and employees and that each establishment have at least one service sink for the cleaning of mops or similar cleaning tools and the disposal of mop water. They are requesting to share mop sink and bathroom facilities with an adjacent business for use by both customers and employees.
The Petition for this variance was published in Vol. 38/77 on November 26, 2012. The Order for this Petition was signed on December 03, 2012 and after a complete review of the variance request, the Division finds that the application of this Rule will create a financial hardship to the food service establishment. Furthermore, the Division finds that the Petitioner meets the burden of demonstrating that the underlying statute has been achieved by the Petitioner ensuring the bathrooms and mop sink located within the Hitching Post are maintained in a clean and sanitary manner and have hot and cold running water under pressure. The bathroom handwash sink must have soap, approved hand drying devices and be available during all hours of operation. The Petitioner shall also ensure directional signage is installed in the establishment clearly stating the location of the bathrooms. If the ownership of the Hitching Post changes, an updated, signed agreement for use of the bathroom facilities and mop sink is required immediately.
- On November 20, 2012 the Division of Hotels and Restaurants received a Petition for an Emergency Variance for Paragraph 61C-4.010(7) Florida Administrative Code and Paragraph 61C-4.010(6), Florida Administrative Code from Brooklyn Boys located in Keystone Heights. The above referenced F.A.C. addresses the requirement that at least one accessible bathroom be provided for use by customers. They are requesting to share the bathrooms located within an adjacent establishment under a different ownership for use by customers only.
The Petition for this variance was published in Vol. 38/77 on November 26, 2012. The Order for this Petition was signed on December 03, 2012 and after a complete review of the variance request, the Division finds that the application of this Rule will create a financial hardship to the food service establishment. Furthermore, the Division finds that the Petitioner meets the burden of demonstrating that the underlying statute has been achieved by the Petitioner ensuring the bathrooms located within Shannon's Hair, Nails and Tan are maintained in a clean and sanitary manner and are provided with cold running water under pressure, soap, approved hand drying devices, and are available during all hours of operation. The Petitioner shall also ensure directional signage is installed within or outside the establishment clearly stating the location of the bathrooms. If the ownership of Shannon's Hair, Nails and Tan changes, an updated, signed agreement for use of the bathroom facilities is required immediately.
5. Notices of Meetings, Workshops and Public Hearings
- Other Agencies and Organizations
- Regional Planning Councils
- South Florida Regional Planning Council
- Any Development Order received prior to the meeting. Any Generally Consistent Comprehensive Plan Amendment Review received prior to the meeting; Generally Consistent Comprehensive Plan Amendment reviews for Hialeah and Marathon (Proposed) and Davie and Pompano Beach (Adopted); Any Generally Inconsistent Comprehensive Plan Amendment Review received prior to the meeting; Meeting on monthly Council business; Executive Committee Conference Call is scheduled on Wednesday at 2:00 p.m., one week prior to the Council Meeting to which all persons are invited. Call in number 1-888-670-3525, Conference Code 2488435943 then #. Council Executive Committee and subcommittees may meet periodically before and following the regularly scheduled Council meetings. Any party desirous of ascertaining schedules of such committee meetings should call the Council Offices at (954) 985-4416 (Broward).; Monday, January 7, 2013; 10:30 a.m.; Murray E. Nelson Government & Cultural Center, 102050 Overseas Highway, Key Largo, FL 33037
- Murray E. Nelson Government & Cultural Center, 102050 Overseas Highway, Key Largo, FL 33037
- Department of Education
- Division of Florida Colleges
- Department of Environmental Protection
- Departmental
- A workshop to present the Department’s recommendations and receive public comment on the intended use of available funds in the Clean Water State Revolving Fund (CWSRF) Program during Fiscal Year (FY) 2013; and, a hearing to manage the FY 2013 CWSRF priority list of projects to be funded under Chapter 62-503, Florida Administrative Code (F.A.C.). The funds, totaling approximately $434 million, include the Federal Clean Water Act appropriations, State matching funds, proceeds from the sale of bonds, interest income, loan repayments, balances carried forward from FY 2012, and fees. The funds may be used to finance wastewater, stormwater or non-point source preconstruction and/or construction projects through direct loans, under State Revolving Fund Rule, Chapter 62-503, F.A.C., to cover the administrative costs of the program, and to fund other water quality purposes within the Department. $168 million was obligated at a hearing held by the department on July 11, 2012, leaving approximately $266 million available for allocation at this hearing. Eligible projects will be ranked and listed on the Priority List in accordance with Chapter 62-503.600, F.A.C. Prior to Department action at the hearing, all interested persons will have the opportunity to testify regarding the list and any proposed actions. The Department may adopt, modify, or deny the proposed actions at the hearing.; February 13, 2013, 10:00 a.m. till no later than 11:30 a.m.; 2600 Blair Stone Road, the Bob Martinez Center, Room 535, Tallahassee, Florida
- 2600 Blair Stone Road, the Bob Martinez Center, Room 535, Tallahassee, Florida
- Agency for Health Care Administration
- Health Facility and Agency Licensing
- The intent of this meeting is to have a dialogue between the Medicaid managed care plans, behavioral health providers, Advocates, and Stakeholders.
The purpose of the discussion will be to identify ways to enhance the provision of behavioral health services to Medicaid recipients in managed care.
Please take note that this meeting is not affiliated with the Statewide Medicaid Managed Care implementation.; Wednesday, January 23, 2013, 12:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. (EST); Agency for Health Care Administration
2727 Mahan Drive
Bldg. 3, Conference Room B
Tallahassee, FL 32308
- Agency for Health Care Administration
2727 Mahan Drive
Bldg. 3, Conference Room B
Tallahassee, FL 32308
- Department of Health
- Division of Medical Quality Assurance
- Other Agencies and Organizations
- Citrus County Hospital Board of Trustees
- Department of Health
- Division of Medical Quality Assurance
- Department of Business and Professional Regulation
- Board of Accountancy
- The Probable Cause Panel will meet to conduct hearings on disciplinary matters. These meetings are closed to the public; however, there may be cases where probable cause was previously found which are to be reconsidered. This is a public meeting. The Board will meet to consider enforcement proceedings including consideration of investigation officers’ reports, rules, and other general business. This is a public meeting.; Thursday, February 7, 2013, Probable Cause, beginning at 9:00 p.m.
Friday, February 8, 2013, Board meeting, beginning at 9:00 a.m., until all business is concluded.; Tampa Airport Marriott, 4200 George J. Bean Parkway, Tampa FL 33607.
- Tampa Airport Marriott, 4200 George J. Bean Parkway, Tampa FL 33607.
- Department of Environmental Protection
- Departmental
- Pursuant to 40 CFR 51.102, the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) announces the opportunity for the public to request a hearing or offer comments on its proposal to submit documentation to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) confirming that Florida complies with the requirements of section 110(a)(2) of the Clean Air Act with respect to implementation of the 2010 revised National Ambient Air Quality Standard for nitrogen dioxide (NO2). A public hearing will be held, if requested, at the date, time, and place given above. It is not necessary that the hearing be held or attended in order for persons to comment on DEP’s proposed submittal to EPA. Any request for a public hearing must be submitted by letter or e-mail to Marnie Brynes at Department of Environmental Protection, Division of Air Resource Management, 2600 Blairstone Road, MS 5500, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-2400, or marnie.brynes@dep.state.fl.us, and received no later than January 14, 2013. Any comments must be submitted by letter or e-mail to Chad Stevens at the above address or chad.r.stevens@dep.state.fl.us, with a copy to Ms. Brynes, and received no later than January 14, 2013. If no request for a public hearing is received, the hearing will be cancelled, and notice of the cancellation will be posted at http://sharepoint.dep.state.fl.us/PublicNotices/default.aspx. Persons may also contact Ms. Brynes at (850) 717-9029 to find out if the hearing has been cancelled. The materials comprising DEP’s proposed submittal to EPA are accessible from the above website by clicking on the January 16 hearing link. The materials may also be inspected during normal business hours at the DEP, Division of Air Resource Management office, Bob Martinez Center, 2600 Blairstone Road, Tallahassee, Florida, or accessed with the aid of any DEP District Air Section or DEP-approved local air pollution control office.; January 16, 2013, 11:00 a.m.; Department of Environmental Protection, Bob Martinez Center, 2600 Blairstone Road, Room 195, Tallahassee, Florida.
- Department of Environmental Protection, Bob Martinez Center, 2600 Blairstone Road, Room 195, Tallahassee, Florida.
- Department of Health
- Division of Emergency Preparedness and Community Support
- A Notice of Development of Rulemaking with Workshop was published in the Florida Administrative Register on December 4, 2012 to hear comments on Rule 64J-2.010, Apportionment of Trauma Centers within a Trauma Service Area (TSA). The meeting is also available via conference call by dialing toll free phone number: (888)387-8686, enter pass code: 2062357.
; December 21, 2012, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
; Department of Health, Room 301, 4052 Bald Cypress Way, Tallahassee, Florida 32399.
The meeting is now also available via conference call by dialing toll free phone number: (888)387-8686, enter pass code: 2062357.
- Department of Health, Room 301, 4052 Bald Cypress Way, Tallahassee, Florida 32399.
The meeting is now also available via conference call by dialing toll free phone number: (888)387-8686, enter pass code: 2062357.
6. Notices of Petitions and Dispositions Regarding Declaratory Stat
- Department of Business and Professional Regulation
- Division of Alcoholic Beverages and Tobacco
- Home Rolled, Inc. DS 2012-046; On June 4, 2012, the Division received a Petition for Declaratory Statement in which the Petitioner, Home Rolled, Inc., requests clarification as to whether unadulterated and unprocessed whole leaf tobacco with the stem intact sold to end consumers will be subject to the taxes and surcharges on Tobacco Products by the State of Florida. The Petitioner is substantially affected by the statutory provisions cited and has standing to seek this declaratory statement. Chapter 210, Florida Statutes, sets out the taxing regime upon tobacco products within the State of Florida. The Petitioner also requests clarification as to whether the Petitioner will need to be licensed as a Distributor, Retailer, Retail Tobacco Products Dealer, or some combination thereof. The Division has jurisdiction over this matter pursuant to Sections 120.565, 210.10, Florida Statutes, and is responsible for the application and enforcement of Chapter 210, Florida Statutes, specifically Sections 210.01 and 210.015, Florida Statutes. On December 12, 2012 the Division hereby grants the Petitioner’s requests as to whether unadulterated and unprocessed whole leaf tobacco leaves with stem intact will be subject to the taxes and surcharges on Tobacco Products by the State of Florida. Whole “raw” tobacco leaves with the stem intact, which have not been fermented or otherwise treated in any way do not fall within the definition of “Tobacco products” as found in § 210.25(11), Florida Statutes, therefore they are not subject to the surcharges set forth within Part II of Chapter 210. Petitioners purported business would require licensure as a retail tobacco products dealer under § 569.003(1)(a), Florida Statutes, since, from the facts given by Petitioner, sales would be made to the ultimate consumers. However, insufficient facts are available to determine the proper premises to be licensed for Petitioner. More specific data would be needed concerning Petitioner’s business model and operations to determine the proper premises to hold the retail tobacco products dealer license.
7. Notices Regarding Bids, Proposals and Purchasing
- Other Agencies and Organizations
- Department of Education
- Other Agencies and Organizations
- Ajax Building Corporation
- Department of Education
- Florida School for the Deaf and the Blind
8. Miscellaneous
- Department of Environmental Protection
- Office of the Secretary
- Departmental
- Department of State
- Division of Library and Information Services
- State Board of Administration