1. Notices of Development of Proposed Rules and Negotiated Rulemaking

• Department of Transportation
  • Departmental
    • Rule 14-43.001, F.A.C., is being amended to define the term and requirements for “official markers,” as well as to incorporate a new application form.
• Agency for Health Care Administration
  • Medicaid
    • The purpose of the amendment to Rule 59G-4.250, F.A.C., is to incorporate by reference the revised Florida Medicaid Prescribed Drugs Coverage, Limitations, and Reimbursement Handbook, October 2010. The amendment clarifies existing policy, updates forms, and updates fiscal agent information.
• Department of Corrections
  • Departmental
    • The purpose and effect of the proposed rulemaking is to clarify form references and to indicate the procedure to be followed during an investigation in which an inmate requests a large group of inmates as witnesses, such as an entire dorm.
• Department of Education
  • State Board of Education
    • The purpose of the rule development is to update the portion of the rule that addresses special diploma requirements for certain students with disabilities. The effect will be a rule that aligns with the Sunshine State Standards Access Points for Students with Significant Cognitive Disabilities and Section 1003.01, Florida Statutes.
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Florida Real Estate Appraisal Board
    • The Board proposes the rule amendment to update fees.
• Agency for Health Care Administration
  • Health Facility and Agency Licensing
    • The agency is proposing to amend the rule that specifies the types of tests that can be performed at alternate test sites within hospitals.
• Department of Environmental Protection
  • Departmental
    • To incorporate changes to the existing Department rule governing delegation of the Environmental Resource Permit (ERP) program under Part IV of Chapter 373, F.S., to a county, municipality, or local pollution control program (local governments). These changes are required as a result of amendments to Section 373.441, F.S., made in Chapter 2010-147, Laws of Florida, effective July 1, 2010. Specifically, these changes will reflect that the Department is the responsible agency for delegating ERP program responsibilities of the Department or a water management district, in whole or in part, to a local government. The rule will also include provisions for a local government to petition the Governor and Cabinet for review of a request for a delegation that is not approved or denied within one year of being initiated, the detail that must be contained in any denial by the Department of a local governments petition for delegation, and provisions for approval of a petition that meets the requirements of Chapter 62-344, F.A.C.
• Water Management Districts
  • Southwest Florida Water Management District
    • The purpose of this rulemaking is to establish a new noticed general environmental resource permit for the construction, operation and maintenance of nonproduction-related agricultural facilities. The effect will be to reduce the permitting application and fee requirements for activities that qualify for this new permit.
• Department of Health
  • Board of Medicine
    • The Board proposes to revise the language in the application forms for Rules 64B8-42.001 and 64B8-42.002, F.A.C. The Board will also review, and vote on the newly prepared Statement of Estimated Regulatory Costs with respect to economical impacts.
• State Board of Administration
  • Departmental
    • To amend the beneficiary and distributions rules to provide that a beneficiary who unlawfully and intentionally kills or procures the death of a member forfeits all rights to the members benefits; to amend the beneficiary rule to add information regarding members who inadvertently use an incorrect beneficiary designation form or fail to obtain their spouses acknowledgement that a beneficiary, other than the spouse has been named; to amend the beneficiary rule indicating when an account will be established for a beneficiary; to amend the distributions rule to add information pertaining to requests by members seeking documentation of a disbursement made prior to August 30, 2007; to update the reemployment rule to reflect legislative changes and to adopt the certification form for employers.
• Department of Education
  • State Board of Education
    • The purpose of this rule development is to implement the Departments duties regarding determining compliance with class size requirements, calculating funding reductions and reallocations, and withholding class size reduction funding.
• Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission
  • Marine Fisheries
    • The purpose and effect of this rule development notice is to address possible rule changes in the 2011 calendar year for stone crab as a result of stock assessments, federal regulatory actions or other management and enforcement requirements.
    • The purpose and effect of this rule development notice is to address possible rule changes for reef fish in the 2011 calendar year as a result of stock assessments, federal regulatory actions or other management or enforcement requirements.
    • The purpose and effect of this rule development notice is to address possible rule changes for snook in the 2011 calendar year as a result of stock assessments or other management or enforcement requirements.
    • The purpose and effect of this rule development notice is to address possible rule changes for red drum (redfish) in the 2011 calendar year as a result of stock assessments or other management or enforcement requirements.
    • The purpose and effect of this rule development notice is to address possible rule changes in the 2011 calendar year for spiny lobster as a result of stock assessments, federal regulatory actions or other management and enforcement requirements.
  • Freshwater Fish and Wildlife
    • The purpose and effect of this rule development is to provide definitions for language in rules of the Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, during calendar year 2011.
    • The purposes and effects of this rule development effort are to establish or revise rule provisions, during calendar year 2011, associated with general prohibitions pertaining to wildlife and freshwater fish resources, possession of a gun while using a light, and exclusion of certain areas from open season.
    • The purposes and effects of the proposed rule development are to establish or revise procedures for application, selection, or issuance of statutory licenses, stamps, permits and quota hunt or special-opportunity hunt permits, during the 2011 calendar year.
    • The purpose and effect of this rule development effort is to establish or revise rule provisions, during calendar year 2011, associated with wildlife management area permits, recreational use permits and related fees on Wildlife Management Areas; falconry; special-use permits, short-term use permits, special-opportunity hunting and fishing permits, and any related fees; permits for the physically disabled; and to clarify and simplify regulations relating to nuisance wildlife and wildlife on airport property.
    • The purpose and effect of this rule development is to establish or revise rule provisions, during calendar year 2011, associated with the use of motorboats on certain waters.
    • The purposes and effects of the proposed rule development are to establish or revise rule provisions, during calendar year 2011, associated with general methods of taking game, and the use of dogs for taking game.
    • The purpose and effect of this rule development effort is, during calendar year 2011, to (1) establish open seasons, statewide management zones, bag limits and possession limits for taking game; (2) establish hunting regulations for ducks, geese, coots, and other migratory birds; (3) provide for adoption of Federal statutes and regulations pertaining to migratory birds and hunting on National Wildlife Refuges; (4) update taxonomic changes; (5) establish hunting regulations for public small-game hunting areas; and (6) provide for the issuance of antlerless deer permits to private landowners.
    • The purpose and effect of this rule development effort is to establish or revise rule provisions, during calendar year 2011, associated with the establishment of areas as wildlife management areas, wildlife and environmental areas, refuges, bird sanctuaries, restricted hunting areas, critical wildlife areas, fish management areas, miscellaneous areas, or wild hog areas; and the opening or closing of areas other than restricted hunting areas, bird sanctuaries or critical wildlife areas.
    • The purpose and effect of this rule development effort is to establish or revise rule provisions, during calendar year 2011, to (1) establish or revise general regulations relating to Wildlife Management Areas (WMAs) and specific regulations related to Miscellaneous Areas (MAs); (2) establish or adjust hunter quotas for WMAs; (3) establish or modify specific area regulations for WMAs and MAs; and (4) adjust hunting season dates on WMAs and MAs to conform with proposed 2011-2012 hunting season dates for the appropriate management zone.
    • The purpose and effect of the proposed rules is to establish or revise rule provisions, during calendar year 2011, associated with birds.
    • The purpose and effect of this rule development effort is to establish or revise rule provisions, during calendar year 2011, to (1) establish general regulations relating to Wildlife and Environmental Areas (WEAs); (2) establish or modify specific area regulations for WEAs; and (3) adjust hunting season dates on WEAs to conform with proposed 2011-2012 hunting season dates for the appropriate management zone.
    • The purpose and effect of this rule development effort is to or revise rule provisions, during calendar year 2011, associated with wildlife refuges.
    • The purpose and effect of this rule development effort is to establish or revise rule provisions related to critical wildlife areas (CWAs) during calendar year 2011.
    • The purpose and effect of this rule development effort is to establish or revise rule provisions, during calendar year 2011, for regulations in Fish Management Areas (FMA).
    • The purpose and effect of this rule development effort is to establish or revise rule provisions, during calendar year 2011, specific to Fish Management Area (FMA) regulations.
    • The purpose and effect of this rule development effort is to establish or revise rule provisions, during calendar year 2011, for the general methods of taking of freshwater fish.
• Water Management Districts
  • St. Johns River Water Management District
    • The purpose and effect of the proposed rule amendment will be to (1) adopt minimum median of annual median spring flows for the following two springs in Volusia County: Green Springs and Ponce de Leon Springs; (2) adopt minimum levels for Lake Butler Chain-of-Lakes and Lake Doyle in Volusia County; and (3) amend established minimum surface water levels for South Apshawa Lake and North Apshawa Lake in Lake County.
• Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission
  • Freshwater Fish and Wildlife
    • The purpose and effect of this rule development effort is to establish or revise rule provisions, during calendar year 2011, for commercial fishing devices and provisions for their use in certain waters.
    • The purpose and effect of this rule development effort is to establish or revise rule provisions, during calendar year 2011, for lawfully utilizing trotlines, bush hooks, or set lines.
    • The purpose and effect of this rule development effort is to establish or revise rule provisions, during calendar year 2011, for bag limits, length limits, open season for freshwater fish.
    • The purpose and effect of this rule development effort is to establish or revise rule provisions, during calendar year 2011, associated with methods of taking, possession of, and open season for furbearing animals; and transporting and shipping live raccoons.
    • The purpose and effect of this rule development effort is to establish or revise rule provisions, during calendar year 2011, to establish regulations for taking and possessing alligators and other reptiles that will ensure conservation of reptile populations while providing for realization of their potential aesthetic, recreational, and economic values.
    • The purpose and effect of the proposed rules is to establish or revise rule provisions, during calendar year 2011, associated with species classified as Candidate Species, Endangered Species, Threatened Species and Species of Special Concern lists.
    • The purpose of the proposed rule development effort is to establish regulations for Commission managed shooting ranges in calendar year 2011 that would address public safety, access, and activities. The effect of the proposed rule will be to enable the agency to better manage public use of Commission managed shooting ranges.
• Water Management Districts
  • St. Johns River Water Management District
    • The purpose and effect of the proposed rule amendment will be to amend established minimum water levels for the following lakes in the following counties: Lake Geneva in Clay County, and Cowpen Lake and Lake Tarhoe in Putnam County.
• Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission
  • Marine Fisheries
    • The purpose and effect of this rule development notice is to address possible rule changes for billfish and swordfish in the 2011 calendar year as a result of stock assessments, federal regulatory actions or other management or enforcement requirements.
    • The purpose and effect of this rule development notice is to address possible rule changes in the 2011 calendar year for bonefish as a result of stock assessments or other management and enforcement requirements.
    • The purpose and effect of this rule development notice is to address possible rule changes for permit, African pompano, and Florida pompano in the 2011 calendar year as a result of stock assessments or other management or enforcement requirements.
• Department of Health
  • Board of Psychology
    • The Board proposes the development of rule amendments to address the requirements for supervised experience and to address various forms for licensure.
• Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission
  • Marine Fisheries
    • The purpose and effect of this rule development notice is to address possible rule changes in the 2011 calendar year for spotted seatrout as a result of stock assessments, federal regulatory actions or other management and enforcement requirements.
• Department of Revenue
  • Sales and Use Tax
    • The purpose of the proposed amendments to Rule 12A-1.011, F.A.C. (Sales of Food Products for Human Consumption by Grocery Stores, Convenience Stores, and Supermarkets; Sales of Bakery Products by Bakeries, Pastry Shops, or Like Establishments; Drinking Water; Ice), is to provide that germicides are exempt from tax when used in the treatment of sewage.
• Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission
  • Marine Fisheries
    • The purpose and effect of this rule development notice is to address possible rule changes for marine life regulations in the 2011 calendar year as a result of federal regulatory actions, stock assessments or other management or enforcement requirements.
    • The purpose and effect of this rule development notice is to address possible rule changes for sharks and rays in the 2011 calendar year as a result of stock assessments, federal regulatory actions or other management or enforcement requirements.
    • The purpose and effect of this rule development notice is to address possible rule changes in the 2011 calendar year for blue crab as a result of stock assessments or other management and enforcement requirements.
    • The purpose and effect of this rule development notice is to address possible rule changes for flounder and sheepshead in the 2011 calendar year as a result of stock assessments or other management or enforcement requirements.
    • The purpose and effect of this rule development notice is to address possible rule changes for shad and river herring in the 2011 calendar year as a result of stock assessments, federal regulatory actions or other management or enforcement requirements.
    • The purpose and effect of this rule development notice is to address possible rule changes in the 2011 calendar year for ballyhoo as a result of stock assessments or other management and enforcement requirements.
  • Marine Resources
    • The purpose and effect of this rule development notice is to address possible rule changes in the 2011 calendar year for the spiny lobster trap certificate program as a result of stock assessments, federal regulatory actions or other management and enforcement requirements.
• Department of Health
  • Board of Nursing
    • The Board proposes this amendment to take out the geographic assignments.

2. Proposed Rules

• Department of Transportation
  • Departmental
    • The amendments will implement changes to Section 479.01, F.S., regarding zoning requirements for the permitting of outdoor advertising signs. The title of the rule will be changed to “Zoning.”
      • Due of Comment: 1/13/2011
• Department of Legal Affairs
  • Division of Victim Services and Criminal Justice Programs
    • Clarifies definitions, eligibility, application and documentation requirements and processes for victims of domestic violence and stalking to participate in the Address Confidentiality Program, as well as the role of the program assistants assisting the victims in the enrollment process.
      • Due of Comment: 1/13/2011
• Department of Health
  • Division of Disease Control
    • The purpose and effect of this amendment will be to decrease the federal poverty level (FPL) from 400% to 300% FPL for the AIDS Drug Assistance Program (ADAP). The federal poverty level is used for eligibility purposes for the HIV/AIDS Patient Care Programs to better serve low income persons living with HIV disease. The change is part of the cost containment process to serve the neediest due to an unprecedented demand for services and lack of funding.
      • Due of Comment: 1/13/2011
• Navigation Districts
  • Florida Inland Navigation District
    • The purpose of the proposed rule development is to include the following provisions in the program rule: Ensure consistency within the rule and Chapter 374, F.S., and add maritime management plans as eligible projects; clarify the rule provisions for project application, funding, eligibility and administration; and include a section on Waterway Cleanup Events. The effect of the rule development is to implement changes in the administration of the District's Assistance Programs that will assist the District and program applicants in the review and evaluation of applications submitted pursuant to the rule.
      • Due of Comment: 1/13/2011
    • The purpose of the proposed rule development is to include the following provisions in the program rule: Ensure consistency within the rule and Chapter 374, F.S., and add maritime management plans as eligible projects; clarify the rule provisions for project application, funding, eligibility and administration; and include a section on Waterway Cleanup Events. The effect of the rule development is to implement changes in the administration of the District’s Assistance Programs that will assist the District and program applicants in the review and evaluation of applications submitted pursuant to the rule.
      • Due of Comment: 1/13/2011
• Department of Health
  • Board of Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology
    • The Board proposes the rule amendment to address the certification of speech-language pathologist or audiologist assistants.
      • Due of Comment: 1/13/2011
    • The Board proposes the rule amendment to reduce the renewal fee.
      • Due of Comment: 1/13/2011
    • The Board proposes the rule amendment to address the requirements for provisional license.
      • Due of Comment: 1/13/2011
    • The Board proposes the rule amendment to address the licensure by certification of credentials for speech-language pathologists or audiologists.
      • Due of Comment: 1/13/2011
• Water Management Districts
  • Southwest Florida Water Management District
    • In January 2010, farmers in the Dover/Plant City area pumped large quantities of groundwater to protect their crops. This combined pumping dropped the aquifer level 60 feet and caused more than 750 temporarily dry wells for neighboring homeowners. Pumping groundwater for freeze protection is a best management practice for strawberry, citrus and other industries and is authorized by water use permits. However, the farmers were responsible for fixing hundreds of the dry wells. Amendments to Chapter 40D-1, F.A.C., are being made as part of a rulemaking package, which will also include amendments to Chapters 40D-2, 40D-8, and 40D-80, F.A.C., to prevent a similar situation. Effective and complete implementation of the current phase of the management strategy for the Dover/Plant City area frost/freeze crop protection pumping is dependent on each of the proposed amendments to Chapters 40D-1, 40D-2, 40D-8 and 40D-80, F.A.C. Particularly, amendments to Chapter 40D-1 will add new forms and list updated forms as it relates to water use permitting in the Dover/Plant City Water Use Caution Area (DPCWUCA) being proposed in companion proposed amendments to Chapter 40D-2, F.A.C.
      • Due of Comment: 1/13/2011
    • In January 2010, farmers in the Dover/Plant City area pumped large quantities of groundwater to protect their crops. This combined pumping dropped the aquifer level 60 feet and caused more than 750 temporarily dry wells for neighboring homeowners. Pumping groundwater for freeze protection is a best management practice for strawberry, citrus, and other industries and is authorized by water use permits. However, the farmers were responsible for fixing hundreds of the dry wells. Amendments to Chapter 40D-2, F.A.C., are being made as part of a rulemaking package, which will also include amendments to Chapters 40D-1, 40D-8, and 40D-80, F.A.C., to prevent a similar situation. Effective and complete implementation of the current phase of the management strategy for the Dover/Plant City area frost/freeze crop protection pumping is dependent on each of the proposed amendments to Chapters 40D-1, 40D-2, 40D-8 and 40D-80, F.A.C. The District has set a goal to by January 2020 to reduce groundwater withdrawals for frost/freeze protection by 20% from January 2010 quantities to lessen the potential that drawdown during a frost/freeze event would lower the aquifer level at District Well DV-1 Suwannee below 10 feet NGVD. The District proposes water use permitting requirements in Chapter 40D-2, F.A.C., to limit groundwater pumpage for frost/freeze protection in the area. Additionally, the amendments to Chapters 40D-1 and 40D-2, F.A.C., will incorporate revised and new District water use permit application forms to implement the provisions of the proposed companion amendments to Chapters 40D-2, 40D-8 and 40D-80, F.A.C., be used in the proposed Dover/Plant City WUCA.
      • Due of Comment: 1/13/2011
    • In January 2010, farmers in the Dover/Plant City area pumped large quantities of groundwater to protect their crops. This combined pumping dropped the aquifer level 60 feet and caused more than 750 temporarily dry wells for neighboring homeowners. Pumping groundwater for freeze protection is a best management practice for strawberry, citrus, and other industries and is authorized by water use permits. However, the farmers were responsible for fixing hundreds of the dry wells. Amendments to Chapter 40D-8, F.A.C., are being made as part of a rulemaking package, which will also include amendments to Chapters 40D-1, 40D-2, and 40D-80, F.A.C., to prevent a similar situation. Effective and complete implementation of the current phase of the management strategy for the Dover/Plant City area frost/freeze crop protection pumping is dependent on each of the proposed amendments to Chapters 40D-1, 40D-2, 40D-8 and 40D-80, F.A.C. Particularly, amendments to Chapter 40D-8 will establish a Minimum Aquifer Level and Minimum Aquifer Level Protection Zone providing a minimum aquifer elevation for the Dover/Plant city area to prevent significant harm from frost/freeze pumpage. The Minimum Aquifer Level is established as part of a comprehensive management program intended to arrest water level declines during frost/freeze events to minimize the potential for impacts to existing legal uses and sinkhole occurrence. The aquifer level at District well DV-1 Suwannee is affected by local and regional groundwater withdrawals. In order to address the effects of local and regional groundwater withdrawals and the variable hydrogeologic factors within the region, a Minimum Aquifer Level Protection Zone is established under proposed Chapter 40D-8. In establishing the Minimum Aquifer Level, the District has determined that the actual water level is below the Minimum Aquifer Level when certain pumping and climatic conditions occur. Therefore, this rulemaking package also proposes a Minimum Aquifer Recovery Strategy under proposed amendments to Chapter 40D-80, F.A.C. Also, this rulemaking package contains amendments to Chapter 40D-2, F.A.C., which sets forth the regulatory portion of the rulemaking package. Additionally, the amendments to Chapters 40D-1 and 40D-2, F.A.C., will incorporate revised and new District water use permit application forms to implement the provisions of the proposed companion amendments to Chapters 40D-2, 40D-8 and 40D-80, F.A.C., to be used in the proposed Dover/Plant City Water Use Caution Area (DPCWUCA).
      • Due of Comment: 1/13/2011
    • In January 2010, farmers in the Dover/Plant City area pumped large quantities of groundwater to protect their crops. This combined pumping dropped the aquifer level 60 feet and caused more than 750 temporarily dry wells for neighboring homeowners. Pumping groundwater for freeze protection is a best management practice for strawberry, citrus, and other industries and is authorized by water use permits. However, the farmers were responsible for fixing hundreds of the dry wells. Amendments to Chapter 40D-80, Florida Administrative Code are being made as part of a rulemaking package, which will also include amendments to Chapters 40D-1, 40D-2, and 40D-8, F.A.C., to prevent a similar situation. Effective and complete implementation of the current phase of the management strategy for the Dover/Plant City area frost/freeze crop protection pumping is dependent on each of the proposed amendments to Chapters 40D-1, 40D-2, 40D-8 and 40D-80, F.A.C. Amendments to Chapter 40D-8, F.A.C., will establish a minimum aquifer level. The District has determined that the actual levels are below the proposed minimum aquifer level. As required by Section 373.0421, F.S., amendments to Chapter 40D-80, F.A.C., will establish a minimum aquifer level recovery strategy for the Dover/Plant City area. This will be accomplished by the proposed water use permitting rule amendments to Chapter 40D-2, F.A.C., that are part of this rulemaking package, and non-regulatory mechanisms including assistance in offsetting ground water withdrawals for frost/freeze protection through the Facilitating Agricultural Resource Management Systems (FARMS) program. Amendments to Chapters 40D-1 and 40D-2, F.A.C., will add new forms and list updated forms as it relates to water use permitting in the Dover/Plant City Water Use Caution Area being proposed in companion proposed amendments to Chapter 40D-2, F.A.C.
      • Due of Comment: 1/13/2011
• Department of Corrections
  • Departmental
    • The purpose and effect of the proposed rule is to clarify the definition of religious publications and to generally amend for grammatical accuracy.
      • Due of Comment: 1/13/2011
• Department of Management Services
  • Agency for Workforce Innovation
    • The new rules set forth in this Notice of Proposed Rule establish the Agency for Workforce Innovation’s procedures for numbering, listing, managing and preserving its final orders. The Agency’s website will provide free and timely access to the Agency’s orders.
      • Due of Comment: 1/13/2011
• Department of Education
  • Florida School for the Deaf and the Blind
    • Previously, FLDOE recommended that all FSDB Board of Trustees employees minimum qualifications be moved from 6D Board Rules to a statement of agency organization and operation, pursuant to Rule 28-101.001, F.A.C. Because a president search was underway, the president’s minimum qualifications were not repealed at that time.
      • Due of Comment: 1/13/2011

3. Notices of Changes, Corrections and Withdrawals

• Department of Transportation
  • Departmental
    • Toll Facilities Description and Toll Rate Schedule
• Department of Health
  • Board of Medicine
    • Standard of Care for Office Surgery
  • Division of Medical Quality Assurance
    • Pain Management Clinic Registration Requirements
• Water Management Districts
  • Suwannee River Water Management District
    • Fees
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Electrical Contractors' Licensing Board
    • Registration of Additional New Business Entity or Transfers
• Agency for Health Care Administration
  • Health Facility and Agency Licensing
    • Definitions, Licensure Requirements, Licensure Procedure, Scope of Services, Personnel, Personnel Policies, Acceptance of Patients or Clients, Plan of Care, Clinical Records, Advance Directives, Emergency Management Plans
• Department of Corrections
  • Departmental
    • Riot and Disorder Plan
• Water Management Districts
  • Suwannee River Water Management District
    • Processing of Water Use Permit Applications
• Department of Health
  • Board of Nursing
    • Unprofessional Conduct

4. Emergency Rules

• Water Management Districts
  • Southwest Florida Water Management District
    • Dover/Plant City Area Frost-Freeze
      • Effective: 12/15/2010

5. Petitions and Dispositions Regarding Rule Variance or Waiver

• Water Management Districts
  • South Florida Water Management District
    • SFWMD Order No.: 2010-209-DAO-ROW was issued to Francisco Herdocia (Application No.: 10-0913-1M). The petition for waiver was received by the District on October 26, 2010. Notice of receipt of the petition requesting the waiver was published in the Florida Administrative Weekly, Vol. 36, No. 45, on November 12, 2010. No public comment was received. This Order provides a waiver of the District's criteria to allow an existing hedge and a portion of a playhouse that is within 40 feet from top of bank within the C-100C west right of way to remain; Section 17, Township 55 South, Range 40 East, Miami-Dade County. Specifically, the Order grants a waiver from subsections 40E-6.011(4) and (6), Florida Administrative Code, and the Basis of Review for Use or Occupancy of the Works or Lands of the District, incorporated by reference in subsection 40E-6.091(1), Florida Administrative Code, which prohibits the placement of permanent and/or semi-permanent above-ground facilities within 40 feet of the top of the canal bank within works of lands of the District. Generally, the Order sets forth the basis of the Governing Board decision to grant the waiver, as follows: 1) the facilities will not significantly interfere with the District's current ability to perform necessary construction, alteration, operation, and routine maintenance activities; and 2) the Order granting a waiver from the subject rule is based upon principles of fairness.
• Florida Housing Finance Corporation
  • Departmental
    • Waiver/Variance from subsection 9I-35.006(5), F.A.C., which provides deferred SAIL interest of on a very low income set-aside for a term longer than required by law, from COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS OF JACKSONVILLE, INC. The petition is seeking a waiver to allow the Petitioner to continue to operate the Project and will facilitate a new loan structure wherein the outstanding principal balance of the Loan will be repaid in full over time.
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Electrical Contractors' Licensing Board
    • Timur Colak, seeking a variance or waiver of Rule 61G6-6.017, Florida Administrative Code, which requires for the purpose of certification, a passing examination score on any part of the examination shall be valid only for a period of two (2) years from the date of the examination.
  • Board of Accountancy
    • Amy Robinson, seeking a variance or waiver of paragraph 61H1-28.0052(1)(b), Florida Administrative Code, that requires candidates to pass all four test sections of the CPA Examination within a rolling eighteen-month period, which begins on the NASBA grade release date for the first test section(s) passed.
• Florida Housing Finance Corporation
  • Departmental
    • NAME OF THE PETITIONER: CREATIVE CHOICE HOMES XXVIII, LTD DATE PETITION WAS FILED: January 22, 2010 RULE NUMBER AND NATURE OF THE RULE FROM WHICH THE WAIVER OR VARIANCE IS SOUGHT: Subsection 67-48.002(116), F.A.C. REFERENCE TO THE PLACE AND DATE OF THE PUBLICATION OF THE NOTICE OF PETITION: Florida Administrative Weekly, February 5, 2010, Vol. 36, No. 5 THE DATE THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF FLORIDA HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION APPROVED THE VARIANCE OR WAIVER: December 10, 2010 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.
    • NAME OF THE PETITIONER: CREATIVE CHOICE HOMES XXIX, LTC DATE PETITION WAS FILED: January 22, 2010 RULE NUMBER AND NATURE OF THE RULE FROM WHICH THE WAIVER OR VARIANCE IS SOUGHT: Subsection 67-48.002(111), F.A.C. REFERENCE TO THE PLACE AND DATE OF THE PUBLICATION OF THE NOTICE OF PETITION: Florida Administrative Weekly, February 5, 2010, Vol. 36, No. 5 THE DATE THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF FLORIDA HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION APPROVED THE VARIANCE OR WAIVER: December 10, 2010 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 Business and Professional Regulation
  • Division of Hotels and Restaurants
    • an Emergency Variance for paragraph 61C-1.004(2)(a), subsections 61C-4.010(6), (7), Florida Administrative Code, and Section 6-402.11, 2001 FDA Food Code from The Healthy Bagel Company, Jacksonville, FL. The above referenced F.A.C. addresses the requirement that at least one accessible bathroom be provided for use by customers and employees. They are requesting to share the bathrooms located within another licensed establishment for use by both customers and employees.
  • Board of Accountancy
    • The Order is regarding the Petition for Variance, filed on August 30, 2010, by Brandy Wunker. The Notice of Petition for Waiver or Variance was published in Vol. 36, No. 40, of the October 8, 2010, Florida Administrative Weekly. Petitioner sought a waiver or variance of paragraph 61H1-28.0052(1)(b), F.A.C., entitled “Number of Sittings, and Granting of Credit, Release of Grades and Completion of Examination, Transition Rules” which requires candidates to pass all four test sections of the CPA Examination within a rolling eighteen-month period, which begins on the NASBA grade release for the first test section passed. The Board considered the instant Petition at a duly-noticed public telephonic meeting held on November 18, 2010. The Board’s Order granted the petition finding that Petitioner established that the purpose of the underlying statute, Section 473.306, Florida Statutes, would be met by granting a variance from paragraph 61H1-28.0052(1)(b), F.A.C. The Board further found that Petitioner established that applying the requirements of the aforementioned rule to her circumstances would violate principles of fairness and impose substantial hardship.
    • The Order is regarding the Petition for Variance, filed on September 13, 2010, by Trisha Floyd. The Notice of Petition for Waiver or Variance was published in Vol. 36, No. 40, of the October 8, 2010, Florida Administrative Weekly. Petitioner sought a waiver or variance of paragraph 61H1-28.0052(1)(b), F.A.C., entitled “Number of Sittings, and Granting of Credit, Release of Grades and Completion of Examination, Transition Rules” which requires candidates to pass all four test sections of the CPA Examination within a rolling eighteen-month period, which begins on the NASBA grade release for the first test section passed. The Board considered the instant Petition at a duly-noticed public telephonic meeting held on November 18, 2010. The Board’s Order granted the petition finding that Petitioner established that the purpose of the underlying statute, Section 473.306, Florida Statutes, would be met by granting a variance from paragraph 61H1-28.0052(1)(b), F.A.C. The Board further found that Petitioner established that applying the requirements of the aforementioned rule to her circumstances would violate principles of fairness and impose substantial hardship.
    • The Order is regarding the Petition for Waiver or Variance, filed on August 4, 2010, by Kevin Payne. The Notice of Petition for Waiver or Variance was published in Vol. 36, No. 35, of the September 3, 2010, Florida Administrative Weekly. The Petitioner sought a waiver or variance of subsection 61H1-33.003(6), F.A.C., entitled “Continuing Professional Education,” which requires that each Florida certified public accountant, as a part of the bienniel licensure renewal, on or before December 31 prior to his/her biennial license renewal, report on forms prescribed by the Board, compliance with continuing professional education requirements completed during the applicable reestablishment period. The Board considered the instant Petition at a duly-noticed public meeting, held October 22, 2010, in Tampa, Florida. The Board’s Order granted the petition finding that Petitioner established that the purpose of the underlying statute, Section 473.312, Florida Statutes, would be met by granting a variance or waiver from subsection 61H1-33.003(6), F.A.C. The Board further found that Petitioner established that the Board’s full application of the aforementioned rules to his circumstances would violate principles of fairness and impose substantial hardship.
• Department of Health
  • Board of Chiropractic Medicine
    • Joshua C. Flinn, DC. The petitioner is seeking a waiver or variance of subsection 64B2-13.004(2), Florida Administrative Code, which requires that six (6) hours of the forty (40) required continuing education hours, shall be in the area of record keeping/documentation and coding and taken during the biennium.
  • Board of Clinical Laboratory Personnel
    • Victoria S. Curtis. Petitioner is seeking a variance or waiver of paragraph 64B3-5.003(3)(a), Option 2 and 3, Florida Administrative Code, which sets forth the requirements for a specialty licensure as a technologist in microbiology, serology/immunology, clinical chemistry, hematology, immunohematology, and molecular pathology.
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Division of Hotels and Restaurants
    • The Final Order was in response to a Petition for Variance from Bridgehampton Bay #1/#2, filed September 13, 2010, and advertised in Vol. 36, No. 40, of the Florida Administrative Weekly. No comments were received in response to the petition. The Final Order on the Petition for Variance grants the Petitioner a variance from Rule 3.11.3 ASME A17.3, 1996 edition, as adopted by Chapter 30, Section 3001.2, Florida Building Code, adopted by paragraph 61C-5.001(1)(a), Florida Administrative Code, that requires upgrading the elevators for firefighters’ emergency operations until July 31, 2013, because the Petitioner has demonstrated that the purpose of the statute underlying the rule will be met and that Petitioner would suffer a substantial hardship if required to comply with this rule (VW 2010-578). A copy of the Order may be obtained by contacting: Mark Boutin, Bureau of Elevator Safety, 1940 North Monroe Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-1013. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT on December 8, 2010, the Department of Business and Professional Regulation, Division of Hotels and Restaurants, Bureau of Elevator Safety has issued an order. The Final Order was in response to a Petition for Variance from Purdom Power Plant, filed September 14, 2010, and advertised in Vol. 36, No. 40, of the Florida Administrative Weekly. No comments were received in response to the petition. The Final Order on the Petition for Variance grants the Petitioner a variance from Rule 3.11.3 ASME A17.3, 1996 edition, as adopted by Chapter 30, Section 3001.2, Florida Building Code, adopted by paragraph 61C-5.001(1)(a), Florida Administrative Code, that requires upgrading the elevators for firefighters’ emergency operations until December 1, 2015, because the Petitioner has demonstrated that the purpose of the statute underlying the rule will be met and that Petitioner would suffer a substantial hardship if required to comply with this rule (VW 2010-582). A copy of the Order may be obtained by contacting: Mark Boutin, Bureau of Elevator Safety, 1940 North Monroe Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-1013. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT on December 8, 2010, the Department of Business and Professional Regulation, Division of Hotels and Restaurants, Bureau of Elevator Safety has issued an order. The Final Order was in response to a Petition for Variance from The Salvation Army, filed September 27, 2010, and advertised in Vol. 36, No. 40, of the Florida Administrative Weekly. No comments were received in response to the petition. The Final Order on the Petition for Variance grants the Petitioner a variance from Rule 2.7.4, 3.11.1, 3.10.5, 2.4.4 and 2.6.5 ASME A17.3, 1996 edition, as adopted by Chapter 30, Section 3001.2, Florida Building Code, adopted by paragraph 61C-5.001(1)(a), Florida Administrative Code, that requires upgrading the elevators for restricted door openings, emergency signaling devices, a means to disconnect the power supply, car top clearance and non-shearing astragals until February 1, 2011, because the Petitioner has demonstrated that the purpose of the statute underlying the rule will be met and that Petitioner would suffer a substantial hardship if required to comply with this rule (VW 2010-588). A copy of the Order may be obtained by contacting: Mark Boutin, Bureau of Elevator Safety, 1940 North Monroe Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-1013. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT on December 8, 2010, the Department of Business and Professional Regulation, Division of Hotels and Restaurants, Bureau of Elevator Safety has issued an order. The Final Order was in response to a Petition for Variance from Island Walk Condo I Assoc., filed September 20, 2010, and advertised in Vol. 36, No. 41, of the Florida Administrative Weekly. No comments were received in response to the petition. The Final Order on the Petition for Variance grants the Petitioner a variance from Rule 3.11.3 ASME A17.3, 1996 edition, as adopted by Chapter 30, Section 3001.2, Florida Building Code, adopted by paragraph 61C-5.001(1)(a), Florida Administrative Code, that requires upgrading the elevators for firefighters’ emergency operations until July 1, 2015, because the Petitioner has demonstrated that the purpose of the statute underlying the rule will be met and that Petitioner would suffer a substantial hardship if required to comply with this rule (VW 2010-590). A copy of the Order may be obtained by contacting: Mark Boutin, Bureau of Elevator Safety, 1940 North Monroe Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-1013. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT on December 8, 2010, the Department of Business and Professional Regulation, Division of Hotels and Restaurants, Bureau of Elevator Safety has issued an order. That Final Order was in response to a Petition for Variance from Barwood Condo I Assoc., filed September 21, 2010, and advertised in Vol. 36 No. 41 of the Florida Administrative Weekly. No comments were received in response to the petition. The Final Order on the Petition for Variance denies the Petitioner a variance from Rule 2.3.1(a), ASME A17.3, 1996 edition, as adopted by Chapter 30, Section 3001.2, Florida Building Code, adopted by paragraph 61C-5.001(1)(a), Florida Administrative Code, that requires providing ladders access to the elevator pit because the Petitioner has already completed the work and a variance is no longer needed (VW 2010-591). A copy of the Order may be obtained by contacting: Mark Boutin, Bureau of Elevator Safety, 1940 North Monroe Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-1013, (850)488-1133. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT on December 8, 2010, the Department of Business and Professional Regulation, Division of Hotels and Restaurants, Bureau of Elevator Safety has issued an order. The Final Order was in response to a Petition for Variance from Park Lane, filed September 21, 2010, and advertised in Vol. 36, No. 41, of the Florida Administrative Weekly. No comments were received in response to the petition. The Final Order on the Petition for Variance grants the Petitioner a variance from Rule 3.11.3 ASME A17.3, 1996 edition, as adopted by Chapter 30, Section 3001.2, Florida Building Code, adopted by paragraph 61C-5.001(1)(a), Florida Administrative Code, that requires upgrading the elevators for firefighters’ emergency operations until July 1, 2015, because the Petitioner has demonstrated that the purpose of the statute underlying the rule will be met and that Petitioner would suffer a substantial hardship if required to comply with this rule (VW 2010-592). A copy of the Order may be obtained by contacting: Mark Boutin, Bureau of Elevator Safety, 1940 North Monroe Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-1013. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT on December 8, 2010, the Department of Business and Professional Regulation, Division of Hotels and Restaurants, Bureau of Elevator Safety has issued an order. The Final Order was in response to a Petition for Variance from The Tamarind Condo, filed September 22, 2010, and advertised in Vol. 36, No. 41, of the Florida Administrative Weekly. No comments were received in response to the petition. The Final Order on the Petition for Variance grants the Petitioner a variance from Rule 3.11.3, 3.10.4(t) and 2.2.3 ASME A17.3, 1996 edition, Rule 2.29.2 ASME A17.1, 2000 edition and Rule 61C-5.009, Florida Administrative Code, as adopted by Chapter 30, Section 3001.2, Florida Building Code, adopted by paragraph 61C-5.001(1)(a), Florida Administrative Code, that requires upgrading the elevators for firefighters’ emergency operations, keyed stop switch, machine room and spaces lighting, hoistway floor numbering and hoistway vents until December 31, 2011, because the Petitioner has demonstrated that the purpose of the statute underlying the rule will be met and that Petitioner would suffer a substantial hardship if required to comply with this rule (VW 2010-593). A copy of the Order may be obtained by contacting: Mark Boutin, Bureau of Elevator Safety, 1940 North Monroe Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-1013. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT on December 8, 2010, the Department of Business and Professional Regulation, Division of Hotels and Restaurants, Bureau of Elevator Safety has issued an order. The Final Order was in response to a Petition for Variance from JC Penney, filed September 27, 2010, and advertised in Vol. 36, No. 41, of the Florida Administrative Weekly. No comments were received in response to the petition. The Final Order on the Petition for Variance grants the Petitioner a variance from Rule 3.11.3 ASME A17.3, 1996 edition, as adopted by Chapter 30, Section 3001.2, Florida Building Code, adopted by paragraph 61C-5.001(1)(a), Florida Administrative Code, that requires upgrading the elevators for firefighters’ emergency operations until December 31, 2011, because the Petitioner has demonstrated that the purpose of the statute underlying the rule will be met and that Petitioner would suffer a substantial hardship if required to comply with this rule (VW 2010-599). A copy of the Order may be obtained by contacting: Mark Boutin, Bureau of Elevator Safety, 1940 North Monroe Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-1013. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT on December 8, 2010, the Department of Business and Professional Regulation, Division of Hotels and Restaurants, Bureau of Elevator Safety has issued an order. The Final Order was in response to a Petition for emergency Variance from DeSoto Apartments, filed September 27, 2010, and advertised in Vol. 36, No. 41, of the Florida Administrative Weekly. No comments were received in response to the petition. The Final Order on the Petition for Variance grants the Petitioner a variance from Rule 3.11.3 ASME A17.3, 1996 edition, as adopted by Chapter 30, Section 3001.2, Florida Building Code, adopted by paragraph 61C-5.001(1)(a), Florida Administrative Code, that requires upgrading the elevators for firefighters’ emergency operations because the Petitioner has demonstrated that the purpose of the statute underlying the rule will be met and that Petitioner would suffer a substantial hardship if required to comply with this rule (VW 2010-601). A copy of the Order may be obtained by contacting: Mark Boutin, Bureau of Elevator Safety, 1940 North Monroe Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-1013. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT on December 8, 2010, the Department of Business and Professional Regulation, Division of Hotels and Restaurants, Bureau of Elevator Safety has issued an order. The Final Order was in response to a Petition for emergency Variance from Blue Water Bay Condo, filed October 19, 2010, and advertised in Vol. 36, No. 44, of the Florida Administrative Weekly. No comments were received in response to the petition. The Final Order on the Petition for Variance grants the Petitioner a variance from Rule 211.3a, 211.3c, 211.3c(1)(f) ASME A17.1, 1987 edition, as adopted by Chapter 30, Section 3001.2, Florida Building Code, adopted by paragraph 61C-5.001(1)(a), Florida Administrative Code, that requires the in car stop switch being rendered inoperative when the door is closed on Phase I recall, a three position Phase II keyed switch and a “call cancel” button because the Petitioner has demonstrated that the purpose of the statute underlying the rule will be met and that Petitioner would suffer a substantial hardship if required to comply with this rule (VW 2010-642). A copy of the Order may be obtained by contacting: Mark Boutin, Bureau of Elevator Safety, 1940 North Monroe Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-1013. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT on December 8, 2010, the Department of Business and Professional Regulation, Division of Hotels and Restaurants, Bureau of Elevator Safety has issued an order. That Final Order was in response to a Petition for Variance from McCrory Building, filed October 25, 2010, and advertised in Vol. 36, No. 44 of the Florida Administrative Weekly. No comments were received in response to the petition. The Final Order on the Petition for Variance denies the Petitioner a variance from Rule 3.19.3.3.1, ASME A17.1, 2000 edition, as adopted by Chapter 30, Section 3001.2, Florida Building Code, adopted by paragraph 61C-5.001(1)(a), Florida Administrative Code, that requires upgrading the elevators with the correct flexible hose and fitting assemblies because the Petitioner has not provided the information necessary to make a decision on the request (VW 2010-649). A copy of the Order may be obtained by contacting: Mark Boutin, Bureau of Elevator Safety, 1940 North Monroe Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-1013, (850)488-1133. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT on December 8, 2010, the Department of Business and Professional Regulation, Division of Hotels and Restaurants, Bureau of Elevator Safety has issued an order. The Final Order was in response to a Petition for Variance from Madeira Sol Condo, filed November 1, 2010, and advertised in Vol. 36, No. 45, of the Florida Administrative Weekly. No comments were received in response to the petition. The Final Order on the Petition for Variance grants the Petitioner a variance from Rule 3.11.3 ASME A17.3, 1996 edition, as adopted by Chapter 30, Section 3001.2, Florida Building Code, adopted by paragraph 61C-5.001(1)(a), Florida Administrative Code, that requires upgrading the elevators for firefighters’ emergency operations until July 1, 2015, because the Petitioner has demonstrated that the purpose of the statute underlying the rule will be met and that Petitioner would suffer a substantial hardship if required to comply with this rule (VW 2010-660). A copy of the Order may be obtained by contacting: Mark Boutin, Bureau of Elevator Safety, 1940 North Monroe Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-1013. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT on December 8, 2010, the Department of Business and Professional Regulation, Division of Hotels and Restaurants, Bureau of Elevator Safety has issued an order. The Final Order was in response to a Petition for emergency Variance from Seaside Plaza Annex Garage, filed November 8, 2010, and advertised in Vol. 36, No. 47, of the Florida Administrative Weekly. No comments were received in response to the petition. The Final Order on the Petition for Variance grants the Petitioner a variance from Rule 3.11.3 ASME A17.3, 1996 edition, as adopted by Chapter 30, Section 3001.2, Florida Building Code, adopted by paragraph 61C-5.001(1)(a), Florida Administrative Code, that requires upgrading the elevators for firefighters’ emergency operations until January 1, 2012, because the Petitioner has demonstrated that the purpose of the statute underlying the rule will be met and that Petitioner would suffer a substantial hardship if required to comply with this rule (VW 2010-671). A copy of the Order may be obtained by contacting: Mark Boutin, Bureau of Elevator Safety, 1940 North Monroe Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-1013. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT on December 8, 2010, the Department of Business and Professional Regulation, Division of Hotels and Restaurants, Bureau of Elevator Safety has issued an order. The Final Order was in response to a Petition for emergency Variance from Bridgeton North, Inc., filed November 8, 2010, and advertised in Vol. 36, No. 47, of the Florida Administrative Weekly. No comments were received in response to the petition. The Final Order on the Petition for Variance grants the Petitioner a variance from Rule 3.11.3 ASME A17.3, 1996 edition, as adopted by Chapter 30, Section 3001.2, Florida Building Code, adopted by paragraph 61C-5.001(1)(a), Florida Administrative Code, that requires upgrading the elevators for firefighters’ emergency operations until November 1, 2013, because the Petitioner has demonstrated that the purpose of the statute underlying the rule will be met and that Petitioner would suffer a substantial hardship if required to comply with this rule (VW 2010-672). A copy of the Order may be obtained by contacting: Mark Boutin, Bureau of Elevator Safety, 1940 North Monroe Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-1013. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT on December 8, 2010, the Department of Business and Professional Regulation, Division of Hotels and Restaurants, Bureau of Elevator Safety has issued an order. The Final Order was in response to a Petition for emergency Variance from Mariner’s Light Condo Assoc., filed November 10, 2010, and advertised in Vol. 36, No. 47, of the Florida Administrative Weekly. No comments were received in response to the petition. The Final Order on the Petition for Variance grants the Petitioner a variance from Rule 3.11.3 ASME A17.3, 1996 edition, as adopted by Chapter 30, Section 3001.2, Florida Building Code, adopted by paragraph 61C-5.001(1)(a), Florida Administrative Code, that requires upgrading the elevators for firefighters’ emergency operations until December 31, 2015, because the Petitioner has demonstrated that the purpose of the statute underlying the rule will be met and that Petitioner would suffer a substantial hardship if required to comply with this rule (VW 2010-678). A copy of the Order may be obtained by contacting: Mark Boutin, Bureau of Elevator Safety, 1940 North Monroe Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-1013. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT on December 8, 2010, the Department of Business and Professional Regulation, Division of Hotels and Restaurants, Bureau of Elevator Safety has issued an order. The Final Order was in response to a Petition for emergency Variance from Sea Haven Resort, filed November 15, 2010, and advertised in Vol. 36, No. 47, of the Florida Administrative Weekly. No comments were received in response to the petition. The Final Order on the Petition for Variance grants the Petitioner a variance from Rule 3.11.3 ASME A17.3, 1996 edition, as adopted by Chapter 30, Section 3001.2, Florida Building Code, adopted by paragraph 61C-5.001(1)(a), Florida Administrative Code, that requires upgrading the elevators for firefighters’ emergency operations because the Petitioner has demonstrated that the purpose of the statute underlying the rule will be met and that Petitioner would suffer a substantial hardship if required to comply with this rule (VW 2010-685). A copy of the Order may be obtained by contacting: Mark Boutin, Bureau of Elevator Safety, 1940 North Monroe Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-1013. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT on December 8, 2010, the Department of Business and Professional Regulation, Division of Hotels and Restaurants, Bureau of Elevator Safety has issued an order. The Final Order was in response to a Petition for emergency Variance from Trafalgar Ct., filed November 17, 2010, and advertised in Vol. 36, No. 47, of the Florida Administrative Weekly. No comments were received in response to the petition. The Final Order on the Petition for Variance grants the Petitioner a variance from Rule 3.11.3 ASME A17.3, 1996 edition, as adopted by Chapter 30, Section 3001.2, Florida Building Code, adopted by paragraph 61C-5.001(1)(a), Florida Administrative Code, that requires upgrading the elevators for firefighters’ emergency operations until November 15, 2013, because the Petitioner has demonstrated that the purpose of the statute underlying the rule will be met and that Petitioner would suffer a substantial hardship if required to comply with this rule (VW 2010-690). A copy of the Order may be obtained by contacting: Mark Boutin, Bureau of Elevator Safety, 1940 North Monroe Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-1013. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT on December 9, 2010, the Department of Business and Professional Regulation, Division of Hotels and Restaurants, Bureau of Elevator Safety received a petition from Tampa Racquet Club Condo Assoc. Petitioner seeks a variance of the requirements of an unspecified Section of A17.3, as adopted by Chapter 30, Section 3001.2, Florida Building Code, adopted by paragraph 61C-5.001(1)(a), Florida Administrative Code, which poses a significant economic/financial hardship. Any interested person may file comments within 14 days of the publication of this notice with: Mark Boutin, Bureau of Elevator Safety, 1940 North Monroe Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-1013 (VW 2010-717). A copy of the Petition may be obtained by contacting: Mark Boutin, Bureau of Elevator Safety, 1940 North Monroe Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-1013. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT on December 9, 2010, the Department of Business and Professional Regulation, Division of Hotels and Restaurants, Bureau of Elevator Safety received a petition from Sears. Petitioner seeks a variance of the requirements of an unspecified Section of A17.3, as adopted by Chapter 30, Section 3001.2, Florida Building Code, adopted by paragraph 61C-5.001(1)(a), Florida Administrative Code, which poses a significant economic/financial hardship. Any interested person may file comments within 14 days of the publication of this notice with: Mark Boutin, Bureau of Elevator Safety, 1940 North Monroe Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-1013 (VW 2010-718). A copy of the Petition may be obtained by contacting: Mark Boutin, Bureau of Elevator Safety, 1940 North Monroe Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-1013. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT on December 7, 2010, the Department of Business and Professional Regulation, Division of Hotels and Restaurants, Bureau of Elevator Safety received a petition from Inlet Village Condo Assoc., Inc. Petitioner seeks an emergency variance of the requirements of Section 3004.1, Florida Building Code, adopted by paragraph 61C-5.001(1)(a), Florida Administrative Code, that requires hoistway venting which poses a significant economic/financial hardship. Any interested person may file comments within 5 days of the publication of this notice with: Mark Boutin, Bureau of Elevator Safety, 1940 North Monroe Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-1013 (VW 2010-719). A copy of the Petition may be obtained by contacting: Mark Boutin, Bureau of Elevator Safety, 1940 North Monroe Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-1013. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT on December 9, 2010, the Department of Business and Professional Regulation, Division of Hotels and Restaurants, Bureau of Elevator Safety received a petition from Counseling & Recovery Center, Inc. Petitioner seeks an emergency variance of the requirements of ASME A17.3, Section 2.7.4, 3.3.2, 3.10.6 and 3.11.1(a)(2), as adopted by Chapter 30, Section 3001.2, Florida Building Code, adopted by paragraph 61C-5.001(1)(a), Florida Administrative Code, that requires upgrading the elevators for door restrictors, platform guards, phase reversal and failure protection and two-way communication which poses a significant economic/ financial hardship. Any interested person may file comments within 5 days of the publication of this notice with: Mark Boutin, Bureau of Elevator Safety, 1940 North Monroe Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-1013 (VW 2010-720). A copy of the Petition may be obtained by contacting: Mark Boutin, Bureau of Elevator Safety, 1940 North Monroe Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-1013. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT on December 15, 2010, the Department of Business and Professional Regulation, Division of Hotels and Restaurants, Bureau of Elevator Safety, received a petition for ASME A17.3, Section 4.5 and 3.7 and of ASME A17.1, Section 8.11.3.2.1, 2.11 and 2.14.1.5, as adopted by Chapter 30, Section 3001.2, Florida Building Code, adopted by paragraph 61C-5.001(1)(a), Florida Administrative Code, that requires the relief valve setting and system pressure test, protection of hoistway openings and top emergency exits which poses a significant economic/financial hardship. Any interested person may file comments within 14 days of the publication of this notice with: Mark Boutin, Bureau of Elevator Safety, 1940 North Monroe Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-1013 (VW 2010-722).

6. Notices of Meetings, Workshops and Public Hearings

• Regional Planning Councils
  • Tampa Bay Regional Planning Council
    • To conduct the regular business of the Regional Planning Advisory Committee. ; January 7, 2011, 1:30 p.m. ; 4000 Gateway Centre Blvd., Suite 100, Pinellas Park, FL 33782
      • 4000 Gateway Centre Blvd., Suite 100, Pinellas Park, FL 33782
• Water Management Districts
  • Suwannee River Water Management District
    • Public hearing is being held to offer interested persons the opportunity to provide comments concerning the annual revision and changes to the District’s Florida Forever Work Plan. A copy of the 2011 Florida Forever Work Plan may be obtained on the District website: www.mysuwanneeriver.com or by writing: Gwendolyn Lord, Business Resource Specialist IV, SRWMD, 9225 CR 49, Live Oak, FL 32060. ; January 11, 2011, 9:00 a.m. ; District Headquarters, Live Oak, Florida
      • District Headquarters, Live Oak, Florida
• Department of Environmental Protection
  • Departmental
    • To receive testimony and public comment and to take final action on proposed amendments to the Fiscal Year (FY) 2010 Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (SRF) priority list. Construction projects that met the requirements of Rule 62-552.655, F.A.C., by submitting planning documents by April 15, 2010, and plans, specifications, and permits by November 1, 2010, and pre-construction projects that submitted a complete Request for Inclusion (RFI) on the priority list by November 1, 2010, will be added to the contingency or fundable portion of the priority list based on availability of funds. Projects may be subject to a segment cap limit. The cost of these projects which is in excess of the segment cap will be placed on the contingency portion of the priority list for consideration of funding at a future public hearing. The Department may adopt, modify, or deny the proposed actions at the hearing. Prior to Department action at the hearing, all interested persons will have the opportunity to testify regarding any proposed actions. After the hearing, the Department will file the Notice of Final Agency Action. A copy of the Notice of Final Agency Action will be sent to local governments sponsoring the projects at issue and to any person submitting a timely written request. Such written requests must be submitted at the hearing or filed with the Departments: Bureau of Water Facilities Funding, 2600 Blair Stone Road, Mail Station #3505, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-2400, no later than 5:00 p.m. on the first working day after the public hearing. The draft priority list will be available after January 20, 2011, on the Departments website or a copy may be obtained by contacting: Venkata Panchakarla, Bureau of Water Facilities Funding, at the same address, by phone: (850)245-8366 or by email: Venkata.Panchakarla@dep.state.fl.us. ; January 26, 2011, 2:00 p.m. ; Room 611, Bob Martinez Center, 2600 Blair Stone Road, Tallahassee, FL
      • Room 611, Bob Martinez Center, 2600 Blair Stone Road, Tallahassee, FL
• Department of Elder Affairs
  • Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program
    • Northwest Florida District Long-Term Care Ombudsman Council business. ; January 27, 2011; February 24, 2011; March 31, 2011; April 28, 2011; May 26, 2011; June 30, 2011; July 28, 2011; August 25, 2011; September 29, 2011; October 27, 2011; November 17, 2011; December 15, 2011, 9:30 a.m. – 12:00 Noon (CST/CDT) ; 1101 Gulf Breeze Parkway, Gulf Breeze, FL 32561
      • 1101 Gulf Breeze Parkway, Gulf Breeze, FL 32561
    • Panhandle District Long-Term Care Ombudsman Council business. ; January 19, 2011; February 16, 2011; March 16, 2011; April 20, 2011; May 18, 2011; June 15, 2011; July 20, 2011; August 17, 2011; September 21, 2011; October 19, 2011; November 16, 2011; December 21, 2011, 9:30 a.m. – 10:45 a.m. (EST/EDT) ; Department of Environmental Protection, 3800 Common Wealth Blvd., Carr Bldg., Room 170, Tallahassee, FL 32303
      • Department of Environmental Protection, 3800 Common Wealth Blvd., Carr Bldg., Room 170, Tallahassee, FL 32303
    • North Central Florida District Long-Term Care Ombudsman Council business. ; January 20, 2011; February 17, 2011; March 17, 2011; April 21, 2011; May 19, 2011; June 16, 2011; July 21, 2011; August 18, 2011; September 15, 2011; October 20, 2011; November 17, 2011; December 8, 2011, 12:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. (EST/EDT) ; Haven Hospice, 4200 N. W. 90th Blvd., Gainesville, FL 32606
      • Haven Hospice, 4200 N. W. 90th Blvd., Gainesville, FL 32606
    • Withlacoochee District Long-Term Care Ombudsman Council business. ; January 25, 2011; February 22, 2011; March 22, 2011; April 26, 2011; May 24, 2011; June 28, 2011; July 26, 2011; August 23, 2011; September 27, 2011; October 25, 2011; November 22, 2011, 12:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. (EST/EDT) ; Lake Panasoffkee Parks and Recreation Community Center, 1582 County Road 459, Lake Panasoffkee, FL 33538
      • Lake Panasoffkee Parks and Recreation Community Center, 1582 County Road 459, Lake Panasoffkee, FL 33538
    • Mid & South Pinellas District Long-Term Care Ombudsman Council business. ; April 21, 2011, 10:30 a.m. – 12:00 Noon (EST) ; Olive Garden Restaurant, Largo Mall, 10500 Ulmerton Road, Largo, FL 33771
      • Olive Garden Restaurant, Largo Mall, 10500 Ulmerton Road, Largo, FL 33771
    • Mid & South Pinellas District Long-Term Care Ombudsman Council business. ; February 17, 2011; May 19, 2011; August 18, 2011; November 17, 2011, 10:30 a.m. – 12:00 Noon (EST/EDT) ; Gulfport Neighborhood Center, Room 1617, 49th Street S., Gulfport, FL 33707
      • Gulfport Neighborhood Center, Room 1617, 49th Street S., Gulfport, FL 33707
    • Mid & South Pinellas District Long-Term Care Ombudsman Council business. ; March 17, 2011; June 16, 2011; September 15, 2011, 10:30 a.m. – 12:00 Noon (EST/EDT) ; Enoch Davis Center, Room 111, 18th Avenue S., St. Petersburg, FL 33705
      • Enoch Davis Center, Room 111, 18th Avenue S., St. Petersburg, FL 33705
    • Mid & South Pinellas District Long-Term Care Ombudsman Council business. ; December 15, 2011, 10:30 a.m. – 12:00 Noon (EST) ; Mary Grizzly Building, Room 136, 11351 Ulmerton Road, Largo, FL 33778
      • Mary Grizzly Building, Room 136, 11351 Ulmerton Road, Largo, FL 33778
    • Mid & South Pinellas District Long-Term Care Ombudsman Council business. ; January 20, 2011; July 21, 2011; October 20, 2011, 10:30 a.m. – 12:00 Noon (EST/EDT) ; Largo Community Center, 400 Alt. Keen Road, Largo, FL 33770
      • Largo Community Center, 400 Alt. Keen Road, Largo, FL 33770
    • Pasco and North Pinellas District Long-Term Care Ombudsman Council business. ; January 13, 2011; February 10, 2011; March 10, 2011; April 14, 2011; May 12, 2011; June 9, 2011; July 14, 2011; August 11, 2011; September 8, 2011; October 13, 2011; November 10, 2011; December 8, 2011, 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. (EST/EDT) ; St. Anne Byzantine Catholic Church, 7120 Massachusetts Avenue, New Port Richey, FL 34653
      • St. Anne Byzantine Catholic Church, 7120 Massachusetts Avenue, New Port Richey, FL 34653
    • Southwest Florida District Long-Term Care Ombudsman Council business. ; January 4, 2011; February 2, 2011; March 1, 2011; April 5, 2011; May 3, 2011; June 7, 2011; July 5, 2011; August 2, 2011; September 6, 2011; October 4, 2011; November 1, 2011; December 6, 2011, 9:00 a.m. – 10:45 a.m. (EST/EDT) ; Temple Shalom, 23190 Utica Avenue, Port Charlotte, FL 33949
      • Temple Shalom, 23190 Utica Avenue, Port Charlotte, FL 33949
    • Palm Beach District Long-Term Care Ombudsman Council business. ; January 10, 2011; February 21, 2011; March 21, 2011; April 11, 2011; May 16, 2011; June 20, 2011; July 18, 2011; August 15, 2011; September 19, 2011; October 17, 2011; November 21, 2011; December 12, 2011, 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 Noon (EST/EDT) ; 111 South Sapodilla Ave., Room #113B, West Palm Beach, FL 33401
      • 111 South Sapodilla Ave., Room #113B, West Palm Beach, FL 33401
    • North Dade District Long-Term Care Ombudsman Council business. ; January 13, 2011; February 10, 2011; March 10, 2011; April 14, 2011; May 12, 2011; June 9, 2011; July 14, 2011; August 11, 2011; September 8, 2011; October 13, 2011; November 10, 2011; December 15, 2011, 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. (EST/EDT) ; North Miami Beach Public Library, 1601 N. E. 164th Street, North, North Miami Beach, FL 33162
      • North Miami Beach Public Library, 1601 N. E. 164th Street, North, North Miami Beach, FL 33162
    • South Dade and the Florida Keys District Long-Term Care Ombudsman Council business. ; January 18, 2011; February 15, 2011; March 15, 2011; April 19, 2011; May 17, 2011; June 21, 2011; July 19, 2011; August 16, 2011; September 20, 2011; October 18, 2011; November 15, 2011; December 20, 2011, 12:00 Noon – 12:55 p.m. (EST/EDT) ; Kendall United Methodist Church, 7600 S. W. 104th Street, Miami, FL 33176
      • Kendall United Methodist Church, 7600 S. W. 104th Street, Miami, FL 33176
    • First Coast South District Long-Term Care Ombudsman Council business. ; January 12, 2011; February 9, 2011; March 9, 2011; April 13, 2011; May 11, 2011; June 8, 2011; July 13, 2011; August 10, 2011; September 7, 2011; October 12, 2011; November 9, 2011; December 7, 2011, 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. (EST/EDT) ; 210 North Palmetto Avenue, Room 148, Daytona Beach, FL 32114
      • 210 North Palmetto Avenue, Room 148, Daytona Beach, FL 32114
    • Treasure Coast District Long-Term Care Ombudsman Council business. ; January 10, 2011; February 14, 2011; March 14, 2011; April 11, 2011; May 9, 2011; June 13, 2011; July 11, 2011; August 8, 2011; September 12, 2011; October 10, 2011; November 14, 2011; December 12, 2011, 10:00 a.m. –11:30 a.m. (EST/EDT) ; 3601 Kirby Loop Road, Ft. Pierce, FL 34981
      • 3601 Kirby Loop Road, Ft. Pierce, FL 34981
    • East Central Florida District Long-Term Care Ombudsman Council business. ; January 13, 2011; February 10, 2011; March 10, 2011; April 14, 2011; May 12, 2011; June 9, 2011, 12:00 Noon – 2:00 p.m. (EST/EDT) ; Mayor William Beardall Senior Center, 800 South Delaney Avenue, Room 3C, Orlando, FL 32801
      • Mayor William Beardall Senior Center, 800 South Delaney Avenue, Room 3C, Orlando, FL 32801
    • South Central Florida District Long-Term Care Ombudsman Council business. ; January 13, 2011; February 10, 2011; March 10, 2011; April 14, 2011; May 12, 2011; June 9, 2011; July 14, 2011; August 11, 2011; September 8, 2011; October 13, 2011; November 10, 2011; December 8, 2011, 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. (EST/EDT) ; United Way of Central Florida, 5605 US Hwy. 98 South, Highland City, FL 33846
      • United Way of Central Florida, 5605 US Hwy. 98 South, Highland City, FL 33846
    • West Central Florida District Long-Term Care Ombudsman Council business. ; January 21, 2011; February 18, 2011; March 18, 2011; April 15, 2011; May 20, 2011; June 17, 2011; July 15, 2011; August 19, 2011; September 16, 2011; October 21, 2011; November 18, 2011; December 16, 2011, 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 Noon (EST/EDT) ; First Presbyterian Church of Brandon, 121 Carver Avenue, Room D, Brandon, FL 33510
      • First Presbyterian Church of Brandon, 121 Carver Avenue, Room D, Brandon, FL 33510
    • Broward District Long-Term Care Ombudsman Council business. ; January 11, 2011; February 8, 2011; March 8, 2011; April 12, 2011; May 10, 2011; June 14, 2011; July 12, 2011; August 9, 2011; September 13, 2011; October 11, 2011; November 8, 2011; December 13, 2011, 12:30 p.m. – 1:45 p.m. (EST/EDT) ; DCF Building, 1400 West Commercial Blvd., Room 203, Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33309
      • DCF Building, 1400 West Commercial Blvd., Room 203, Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33309
    • First Coast District Long-Term Care Ombudsman Council business. ; January 11, 2011; February 8, 2011; March 8, 2011; April 12, 2011; May 10, 2011; June 14, 2011; July 12, 2011; August 9, 2011; September 13, 2011; October 11, 2011; November 8, 2011; December 13, 2011, 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. (EST/EDT) ; Elder Source, 4160 Woodcock Drive, Bldg. 2800, 2nd Floor, Jacksonville, FL 32207
      • Elder Source, 4160 Woodcock Drive, Bldg. 2800, 2nd Floor, Jacksonville, FL 32207
    • Long-Term Care Ombudsman Quarterly State Council business. ; February 4, 2011; May 6, 2011; August 5, 2011; November 4, 2011, 8:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. (EST/EDT) ; Embassy Suites Hotel, 225 Shorecrest Drive, Altamonte Springs, FL 32701
      • Embassy Suites Hotel, 225 Shorecrest Drive, Altamonte Springs, FL 32701
    • Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program, Advocacy Committee business. ; February 3, 2011; May 5, 2011; August 4, 2011; November 3, 2011, 2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. (EST/EDT) ; Embassy Suites Hotel, 225 Shorecrest Drive, Altamonte Springs, FL 32701
      • Embassy Suites Hotel, 225 Shorecrest Drive, Altamonte Springs, FL 32701
    • Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program, Executive Committee Business. ; February 3, 2011; May 5, 2011; August 4, 2011; November 3, 2011, 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 Noon (EST/EDT) ; Embassy Suites Hotel, 225 Shorecrest Drive, Altamonte Springs, FL 32701
      • Embassy Suites Hotel, 225 Shorecrest Drive, Altamonte Springs, FL 32701
    • Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program, Training Committee business. ; February 3, 2011; May 5, 2011; August 4, 2011; November 3, 2011, 2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. (EST/EDT) ; Embassy Suites Hotel, 225 Shorecrest Drive, Altamonte Springs, FL 32701
      • Embassy Suites Hotel, 225 Shorecrest Drive, Altamonte Springs, FL 32701
    • Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program, Data & Information Committee business. ; February 3, 2011; May 5, 2011; August 4, 2011; November 3, 2011, 2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. (EST/EDT) ; Embassy Suites Hotel, 225 Shorecrest Drive, Altamonte Springs, FL 32701
      • Embassy Suites Hotel, 225 Shorecrest Drive, Altamonte Springs, FL 32701
• Department of Education
  • State Board of Education
    • The Charter School Appeal Commission will hear the application denial of College Preparatory Academy of the Treasure Coast, Inc. vs. The School Board of St. Lucie County; Imagine at Osceola, Inc. vs. The School Board of Osceola County; Scott Academy Charter School vs. The School Board of Volusia County; Alafaya Charter School vs. The School Board Orange County.; January 11, 2011, 10:00 a.m. – completion; January 12, 2011, 9:00 a.m. – completion; Florida Department of Education, 325 W. Gaines Street, Conference Rooms 1721/25, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0400
      • Florida Department of Education, 325 W. Gaines Street, Conference Rooms 1721/25, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0400
• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • Orange County Research and Development Authority
    • General Business Meeting. ; January 13, 2011, 8:00 a.m. ; Central Florida Research Park, 12424 Research Parkway, Suite 100, Orlando, FL 32826
      • Central Florida Research Park, 12424 Research Parkway, Suite 100, Orlando, FL 32826
• Department of Education
  • Division of Florida Colleges
    • The Gulf Coast Community College District Board of Trustees will hold its monthly meeting. Contact person for this meeting is: Dr. Jim Kerley, president. ; January 13, 2011, 10:00 a.m.; The North Bay Center, Emergency Operations Center, Room 107, 637 Highway 2300, Southport, Florida 32409
      • The North Bay Center, Emergency Operations Center, Room 107, 637 Highway 2300, Southport, Florida 32409
• Department of Environmental Protection
  • Departmental
    • This is a rulemaking workshop to consider changes to Chapter 62-701, F.A.C., that are necessary to implement Chapters 2010-205 and 2010-143, Laws of Florida. The proposed changes include construction and closure requirements for construction and demolition debris landfills, a requirement that all construction and demolition debris be processed prior to disposal when economically feasible, and updated financial assurance requirements. ; January 13, 2011, 9:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. ; 2600 Blair Stone Road, Room 609, Tallahassee, Florida
      • 2600 Blair Stone Road, Room 609, Tallahassee, Florida
• Regional Planning Councils
  • Southwest Florida Regional Planning Council
    • The SWFRPC’s Lower West Coast Watersheds Implementation Committee will hold their monthly meeting. ; Wednesday, January 5, 2011, 10:00 a.m. ; Southwest Florida Regional Planning Council, 2nd Floor, Meeting Room, 1926 Victoria Avenue, Fort Myers, FL
      • Southwest Florida Regional Planning Council, 2nd Floor, Meeting Room, 1926 Victoria Avenue, Fort Myers, FL
• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • Southwood Shared Resource Center
    • Regular monthly meeting of the SSRC Operations and Finance Workgroup. ; Monday, January 3, 2011, 3:00 p.m. ; Capitol Center Office Center, Betty Easley Building, Suite 180, Tallahassee, FL
      • Capitol Center Office Center, Betty Easley Building, Suite 180, Tallahassee, FL
    • Regular monthly meeting of the Primary Data Center Management Group: Board Chairs and Executive Directors of the three State Primary Data Centers and the CIO Council Chairperson. ; Wednesday, January 5, 2011, 10:00 a.m. ; Conference Room 225A, 4030 Esplanade Way, Tallahassee, FL
      • Conference Room 225A, 4030 Esplanade Way, Tallahassee, FL
    • Regular monthly meeting of the SSRC Customers and Services Workgroup. ; Tuesday, January 4, 2011, 1:30 p.m. ; Department of Community Affairs, 2555 Shumard Oak Blvd., Room 250-L, Tallahassee, FL 32399-2100
      • Department of Community Affairs, 2555 Shumard Oak Blvd., Room 250-L, Tallahassee, FL 32399-2100
• Department of State
  • Division of Historical Resources
    • To conduct the regular business of the organization.; Wednesday, January 12, 2011, 10:00 a.m.; The Casements, 25 Riverside Drive, Ormond Beach, Florida 32176
      • The Casements, 25 Riverside Drive, Ormond Beach, Florida 32176
• Agency for Enterprise Information Technology
  • Departmental
    • To enhance communication among the Chief Information Officers of all state agencies and assist in identifying critical statewide information technology issues. ; Friday, January 7, 2011, 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. ; Collins Building, Room 138, 107 W. Gaines Street (Public Entrance on Bloxham Street), Tallahassee, FL
      • Collins Building, Room 138, 107 W. Gaines Street (Public Entrance on Bloxham Street), Tallahassee, FL
• Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
  • Division of Agricultural Environmental Services
    • Regular meeting of the council during which there will be a review of pertinent pesticide issues impacting on human health and the environment.; January 18, 2011, 10:00 a.m.; Florida Farm Bureau Federation, 5700 Southwest 34th Street, Gainesville, Florida 32607, (352)378-8100
      • Florida Farm Bureau Federation, 5700 Southwest 34th Street, Gainesville, Florida 32607, (352)378-8100
• Department of Environmental Protection
  • Departmental
    • This teleconference is to review discussion items and recommendations concerning the Department of Environmental Protection’s Clean Marina and Clean Vessel Act programs. ; January 12, 2011, 1:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. ; Conference Call: 1(888)808-6959, Conference Code: 2452846#
      • Conference Call: 1(888)808-6959, Conference Code: 2452846#
• Department of Health
  • Board of Massage Therapy
    • General Board Business. ; Thursday, January 27, 2011; Friday, January 28, 2011, 9:00 a.m. (EST) or shortly thereafter ; Rosen Plaza Hotel, 9700 International Drive, Orlando, FL 32819, (407)996-9700
      • Rosen Plaza Hotel, 9700 International Drive, Orlando, FL 32819, (407)996-9700
• Department of Financial Services
  • OIR – Insurance Regulation
    • The Final Public Hearing on the adoption of proposed amendments to Rule 69O-138.047, Florida Administrative Code, published on September 3, 2010 in Vol. 36, No. 35, of the Florida Administrative Weekly has been moved from December 7, 2010 to January 19, 2011. ; January 19, 2011, 9:00 a.m., during a regular meeting of the Financial Services Commission ; Cabinet Meeting Room, Lower Level, The Capitol, Tallahassee, Florida
      • Cabinet Meeting Room, Lower Level, The Capitol, Tallahassee, Florida
    • The Final Public Hearing on the adoption of proposed amendments to Rule 69O-164.020, Florida Administrative Code, published on September 3, 2010, in Vol. 36, No. 35, of the Florida Administrative Weekly has been changed from December 7, 2010 to January 19, 2011. ; January 19, 2011, 9:00 a.m., during a regular meeting of the Financial Services Commission ; Cabinet Meeting Room, Lower Level, The Capitol, Tallahassee, Florida
      • Cabinet Meeting Room, Lower Level, The Capitol, Tallahassee, Florida
    • The Final Public Hearing on the adoption of proposed amendments to Rule 69O-162.203, Florida Administrative Code, published on September 3, 2010 in Vol. 36, No. 35, of the Florida Administrative Weekly has been changed from December 7, 2010 to January 19, 2011. ; January 19, 2011, 9:00 a.m., during a regular meeting of the Financial Services Commission ; Cabinet Meeting Room, Lower Level, The Capitol, Tallahassee, Florida
      • Cabinet Meeting Room, Lower Level, The Capitol, Tallahassee, Florida
• Department of Environmental Protection
  • Departmental
    • This is a rulemaking workshop to consider changes to Chapter 62-716, F.A.C., that are necessary to implement Chapter 2010-143, Laws of Florida. The proposed rule will, at a minimum: adopt a format for reporting recycled materials; create a voluntary certification program for materials recovery facilities; and establish a method and criteria to be used by counties in calculating recycling rates. ; January 12, 2011, 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. ; 2600 Blair Stone Road, Room 609, Tallahassee, Florida
      • 2600 Blair Stone Road, Room 609, Tallahassee, Florida
• Department of Financial Services
  • OIR – Insurance Regulation
    • The Final Public Hearing on the adoption of proposed amendments to Rules 69O-200.004, .005, .006, .009, .014, .015, Florida Administrative Code, published on July 9, 2010 in Vol. 36, No. 27, of the Florida Administrative Weekly has been changed from December 7, 2010 to January 19, 2011. ; January 19, 2011, 9:00 a.m., during a regular meeting of the Financial Services Commission ; Cabinet Meeting Room, Lower Level, The Capitol, Tallahassee, Florida
      • Cabinet Meeting Room, Lower Level, The Capitol, Tallahassee, Florida
    • This is the Final Public Hearing on the adoption of proposed amendments to Rule 69O-137.001, Florida Administrative Code, published on November 5, 2010 in Vol. 36, No. 44, of the Florida Administrative Weekly. ; January 19, 2011, 9:00 a.m. during a regular meeting of the Financial Services Commission ; Cabinet Meeting Room, Lower Level, The Capitol, Tallahassee, Florida
      • Cabinet Meeting Room, Lower Level, The Capitol, Tallahassee, Florida
    • This is the Final Public Hearing on the adoption of proposed amendments to Rule 69O-138.001, Florida Administrative Code, published on November 5, 2010 in Vol. 36, No. 44, of the Florida Administrative Weekly. ; January 19, 2011, 9:00 a.m. during a regular meeting of the Financial Services Commission; Cabinet Meeting Room, Lower Level, The Capitol, Tallahassee, Florida
      • Cabinet Meeting Room, Lower Level, The Capitol, Tallahassee, Florida
• Executive Office of the Governor
  • Departmental
    • Florida Prescription Drug Monitoring Program Foundation, Inc.; January 6, 20, 2011; February 3, 17, 2011, 4:00 p.m – 5:00 p.m.; Room 2105, The Capitol, Tallahassee, FL
      • Room 2105, The Capitol, Tallahassee, FL
    • Prescription Drug Monitoring Program Implementation and Oversight Task Force; February 10, 2011, 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.; Room 2103, The Capitol, Tallahassee, FL
      • Room 2103, The Capitol, Tallahassee, FL
    • Drug Policy Advisory Council; January 27, 2011, 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.; Room 2103, The Capitol, Tallahassee, FL
      • Room 2103, The Capitol, Tallahassee, FL
• Water Management Districts
  • South Florida Water Management District
    • A Public Meeting of the Water Resources Advisory Commission (WRAC) regarding water resources protection, water supply and flood protection issues. The public is advised that it is possible that one or more members of the Governing Board of the South Florida Water Management District may attend and participate in this meeting. ; January 6, 2011, 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. ; SFWMD, Building B-1, Auditorium, 3301 Gun Club Road, West Palm Beach, FL 33406
      • SFWMD, Building B-1, Auditorium, 3301 Gun Club Road, West Palm Beach, FL 33406
• Department of Management Services
  • Agency for Workforce Innovation
    • Regular recurring meeting to review project status and act on any decisions required of the Committee. ; Wednesday, January 12, 2011, 10:30 a.m. – 12:00 Noon ; Caldwell Building, Conference Room B49, 107 E. Madison Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32399; Conference Call: 1(888)808-6959, Conference Code: 7532872126#
      • Caldwell Building, Conference Room B49, 107 E. Madison Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32399; Conference Call: 1(888)808-6959, Conference Code: 7532872126#
• Department of Elder Affairs
  • Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program
    • Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program, Data and Information Committee Business. ; January 14, 2011, 9:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. (EST) ; Conference Call: 1(888)808-6959, Conference Code: 9382152028#
      • Conference Call: 1(888)808-6959, Conference Code: 9382152028#
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Barbers' Board
    • General Board business. ; January 14, 2011, 10:00 a.m. ; Conference Call: 1(888)808-6959, Conference Code: 4878197#
      • Conference Call: 1(888)808-6959, Conference Code: 4878197#
• Department of Transportation
  • Departmental
    • These are the Technical Review Committee Meetings for review of technical issues relating to projects where bids were received by the District One Contracts Office.; December 30, 2010, 2:00 p.m.; January 27, 2011, 2:00 p.m.; February 25, 2011, 9:00 a.m.; March 24, 2011, 2:00 p.m.; April 28, 2011, 2:00 p.m.; May 26, 2011, 2:00 p.m.; June 30, 2011, 2:00 p.m. (Changes to meeting Date and Time will be posted at: www.dot.state.fl.us/contracts administrationdistrict1); Florida Department of Transportation, 801 North Broadway Avenue, Bartow, Florida 33830
      • Florida Department of Transportation, 801 North Broadway Avenue, Bartow, Florida 33830
    • These are the Awards Committee Meetings to determine the Departments intent to award or reject projects where bids were received by the District One Contracts Office.; January 4, 2011, 10:00 a.m.; February 1, 2011, 10:00 a.m.; March 1, 2011, 1:00 p.m.; April 5, 2011, 10:00 a.m.; May 3, 2011, 10:00 a.m.; June 7, 2011, 10:00 a.m.; July 5, 2011, 10:00 a.m. (Changes to meeting Date and Time will be posted at: www.dot.state.fl.us/contractsadministration district1); Florida Department of Transportation, 801 North Broadway Avenue, Bartow, Florida 33830
      • Florida Department of Transportation, 801 North Broadway Avenue, Bartow, Florida 33830
    • These are the Technical Review Committee Meetings for review of technical issues relating to projects where bids were received by the District Two Contracts Office.; January 19, 2011; February 16, 2011; March 23, 2011; April 20, 2011; May 18, 2011; June 29, 2011, 2:00 p.m. (Changes to meeting Date and Time will be posted at: www.dot.state.fl.us/contractsadministrationdistrict2); Florida Department of Transportation, District 2, 1109 S. Marion Avenue, Lake City, Florida 32025-5874
      • Florida Department of Transportation, District 2, 1109 S. Marion Avenue, Lake City, Florida 32025-5874
    • These are the Awards Committee Meetings to determine the Departments intent to award or reject projects where bids were received by the District Two Contracts Office.; February 1, 2011; March 1, 2011; April 5, 2011; May 3, 2011; May 31, 2011; July 12, 2011, 8:30 a.m. (Changes to meeting Date and Time will be posted at: www.dot.state.fl.us/contractsadministrationdistrict2); Florida Department of Transportation, District 2, 1109 S. Marion Avenue, Lake City, Florida 32025-5874
      • Florida Department of Transportation, District 2, 1109 S. Marion Avenue, Lake City, Florida 32025-5874
    • These are the Technical Review Committee Meetings for review of technical issues relating to projects where bids were received by the District Three Contracts Office.; January 27, 2011; February 24, 2011; March 24, 2011; April 28, 2011; May 26, 2011; June 23, 2011, 1:30 p.m. (Changes to meeting Date and Time will be posted at: www.dot.state.fl.us/contractsadministrationdistrict3); Florida Department of Transportation, 1074 Hwy. 90, Chipley, Florida 32428
      • Florida Department of Transportation, 1074 Hwy. 90, Chipley, Florida 32428
    • These are the Awards Committee Meetings to determine the Departments intent to award or reject projects where bids were received by the District Three Contracts Office.; January 31, 2011; February 28, 2011; March 28, 2011; May 2, 2011; May 31, 2011; June 27, 2011, 2:00 p.m. (Changes to meeting Date and Time will be posted at: www.dot.state.fl.us/contractsadministrationdistrict3); Florida Department of Transportation, 1074 Hwy. 90, Chipley, Florida 32428
      • Florida Department of Transportation, 1074 Hwy. 90, Chipley, Florida 32428
• Department of Health
  • Board of Opticianry
    • Official Board Meeting. ; February 11, 2011, 8:30 a.m. ; Marriott Orlando Airport, 7499 Augusta National Drive, Orlando, Florida 32822
      • Marriott Orlando Airport, 7499 Augusta National Drive, Orlando, Florida 32822
• Department of Transportation
  • Departmental
    • These are the Technical Review Committee Meetings for review of technical issues relating to projects where bids were received by the District Four Contracts Office.; January 11, 2011; February 8, 2011; March 8, 2011; April 5, 2011; May 10, 2011; June 7, 2011, 10:00 a.m. (Changes to meeting Date and Time will be posted at: www.dot.state.fl.us/contractsadministrationdistrict4); Florida Department of Transportation, 3400 West Commercial Blvd., Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309
      • Florida Department of Transportation, 3400 West Commercial Blvd., Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309
    • These are the Awards Committee Meetings to determine the Departments intent to award or reject projects where bids were received by the District Four Contracts Office.; January 13, 2011; February 10, 2011; March 10, 2011; April 7, 2011; May 12, 2011; June 9, 2011, 9:00 a.m. (Changes to meeting Date and Time will be posted at: www.dot.state.fl.us/contractsadministrationdistrict4); Florida Department of Transportation, 3400 West Commercial Blvd., Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309
      • Florida Department of Transportation, 3400 West Commercial Blvd., Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309
    • These are the Technical/Award Review Committee Meetings for review of issues relating to projects where bids were received by the Turnpike Contracts Office.; January 31, 2011; February 21, 2011; March 21, 2011; April 25, 2011; May 23, 2011; June 27, 2011, 11:00 a.m. (Changes to meeting Date and Time will be posted at: www.dot.state.fl.us/contractsadministrationturnpike); Florida Department of Transportation, MP 263, Bldg. 5315, Florida’s Turnpike, Ocoee, FL 34761
      • Florida Department of Transportation, MP 263, Bldg. 5315, Florida’s Turnpike, Ocoee, FL 34761
    • These are the Technical/Awards Review Committee Meetings for review of technical issues relating to projects where bids were received by the District Five Contracts Office.; January 13, 2011; February 10, 2011; March 10, 2011; April 14, 2011; May 12, 2011; June 16, 2011, 3:00 p.m. (Changes to meeting Date and Time will be posted at: www.dot.state.fl.us/contractsadministrationdistrict5); Florida Department of Transportation, 719 South Woodland Boulevard, DeLand, Florida 32720
      • Florida Department of Transportation, 719 South Woodland Boulevard, DeLand, Florida 32720
    • These are the Technical Review Committee Meetings for review of technical issues relating to projects where bids were received by the District Six Contracts Office.; February 3, 2011; March 3, 2011; April 7, 2011; May 4, 2011; June 2, 2011, 2:30 p.m. (Changes to meeting Date and Time will be posted at: www.dot.state.fl. us/contractsadministrationdistrict6); Florida Department of Transportation, 1000 N. W. 111th Avenue, Miami, Florida 33172
      • Florida Department of Transportation, 1000 N. W. 111th Avenue, Miami, Florida 33172
    • These are the Awards Committee Meetings to determine the Departments intent to award or reject projects where bids were received by the District Six Contracts Office.; February 7, 2011, 1:30 p.m.; March 7, 2011, 9:00 a.m.; April 11, 2011, 9:00 a.m.; May 9, 2011, 9:00 a.m.; June 6, 2011, 9:00 a.m. (Changes to meeting Date and Time will be posted at: www.dot.state.fl.us/contracts administrationdistrict6); Florida Department of Transportation, 1000 N. W. 111th Avenue, Miami, Florida 33172
      • Florida Department of Transportation, 1000 N. W. 111th Avenue, Miami, Florida 33172
    • These are the Technical Review Committee Meetings for review of technical issues relating to projects where bids were received by the District Seven Contracts Office.; January 19, 2011; February 16, 2011; March 16, 2011; April 20, 2011; May 18, 2011; June 15, 2011; July 20, 2011, 10:00 a.m. (Changes to meeting Date and Time will be posted at: www.dot.state.fl.us/contractsadministration district7); Florida Department of Transportation, 11201 North McKinley Drive, Tampa, Florida 33612
      • Florida Department of Transportation, 11201 North McKinley Drive, Tampa, Florida 33612
    • These are the Awards Committee Meetings to determine the Departments intent to award or reject projects where bids were received by the District Seven Contracts Office.; January 28, 2011; February 25, 2011; March 25, 2011; April 29, 2011; May 27, 2011; June 24, 2011; July 29, 2011, 8:00 a.m. (Changes to meeting Date and Time will be posted at: www.dot.state.fl.us/contractsadministration district7); Florida Department of Transportation, 11201 North McKinley Avenue, Tampa, Florida 33612
      • Florida Department of Transportation, 11201 North McKinley Avenue, Tampa, Florida 33612
    • These are the Technical Review Committee Meetings for review of technical issues relating to projects where bids were received by the Central Contracts Office.; February 8, 2011; March 8, 2011; April 12, 2011; May 10, 2011; June 7, 2011; July 5, 2011, 2:00 p.m. (Changes to meeting Date and Time will be posted at: www.dot.state.fl.us/cc-admin/meetingnotice.shtm); Florida Department of Transportation, 605 Suwannee St., Tallahassee, FL 32399
      • Florida Department of Transportation, 605 Suwannee St., Tallahassee, FL 32399
    • These are the Awards Committee Meetings to determine the Departments intent to award or reject projects where bids were received by the Central Contracts Office.; February 9, 2011; March 9, 2011; April 13, 2011; May 11, 2011; June 8, 2011; July 6, 2011, 1:00 p.m. (Changes to meeting Date and Time will be posted at: www.dot.state.fl.us/cc-admin/meetingnotice.shtm); Florida Department of Transportation, 605 Suwannee St., Tallahassee, FL 32399
      • Florida Department of Transportation, 605 Suwannee St., Tallahassee, FL 32399
• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • South Dade Soil and Water Conservation District
    • Regular Agenda Items for presentation to the Board of Supervisors: Nursery BMP Lab, MIL Lab, CBO and District Reports and projects. ; Wednesday, January 19, 2011, 9:30 a.m. ; USDA Florida City Service Center, 1450 North Krome Avenue, Suite 104, Florida City, FL 33034
      • USDA Florida City Service Center, 1450 North Krome Avenue, Suite 104, Florida City, FL 33034
• Department of Education
  • Departmental
    • To conduct a meeting of the Florida Rehabilitation Council. Any interested parties that need further information may contact: Paige Sharpton at (850)245-3397. For appeal process see Section 286.0105, Florida Statutes. Please note that committees of the Florida Rehabilitation Council will meet at various times throughout the year to carry out the work of the council; the meeting dates and times will be posted at: www.rehabworks.org at least seven days before the meeting. Persons who want to be notified of such meetings may request to be put on a mailing list by writing to Paige Sharpton at the Councils address.; January 18, 2011, 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.; VR Headquarters, Tallahassee, Florida
      • VR Headquarters, Tallahassee, Florida
• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • Clay Soil and Water Conservation District
    • General Meeting. ; January 3, 2011, 1:00 p.m. ; Clay County Extension Office, 2463 SR 16 W, Green Cove Springs, FL 32043
      • Clay County Extension Office, 2463 SR 16 W, Green Cove Springs, FL 32043
• Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
  • Division of Licensing
    • Discussion of the parameters for carrying firearms for class “G” licenses.; January 25, 2011, 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.; Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, 3125 Conner Blvd., Eyster Auditorium, Tallahassee, Florida 32399
      • Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, 3125 Conner Blvd., Eyster Auditorium, Tallahassee, Florida 32399
• Regional Planning Councils
  • Central Florida Regional Planning Council
    • Regular monthly meeting of the Council and/or its Executive Committee. ; January 12, 2011, 9:30 a.m. ; Sebring Airport Authority Board Room, 128 Authority Lane, Sebring, FL 33870
      • Sebring Airport Authority Board Room, 128 Authority Lane, Sebring, FL 33870
• Department of Education
  • Commission for Independent Education
    • Institutional Standards and Procedures for licensure including incorporation of forms.; January 6, 2011, 1:00 p.m.; Mission Inn Resort & Club, 10400 County Road 48, Howey-In-The-Hills, Florida 34737
      • Mission Inn Resort & Club, 10400 County Road 48, Howey-In-The-Hills, Florida 34737
• Department of Health
  • Board of Podiatric Medicine
    • General Board business. ; Tuesday, January 4, 2011, 4:00 p.m. ; Conference Call: 1(888)808-6959, Conference Code: 9849329103#; Department of Health, 4052 Bald Cypress Way, Tallahassee, Florida
      • Conference Call: 1(888)808-6959, Conference Code: 9849329103#; Department of Health, 4052 Bald Cypress Way, Tallahassee, Florida
• Water Management Districts
  • St. Johns River Water Management District
    • Discussion and consideration of District business including regulatory and non-regulatory matters. Staff may recommend approval of external amendments which affect the adopted budget. NOTE: One or more Governing Board members may attend and participate in the meetings by means of communications media technology. ; Tuesday, January 11, 2011, 8:15 a.m., Chair’s Meeting; 9:00 a.m., Finance, Administration and Audit Committee; 10:00 a.m., Regulatory Committee; followed by Governing Board Meeting and Public Hearing on Land Acquisition ; District Headquarters, 4049 Reid Street (Hwy. 100 West), Palatka, FL 32177
      • District Headquarters, 4049 Reid Street (Hwy. 100 West), Palatka, FL 32177
  • Southwest Florida Water Management District
    • The Southwest Florida Water Management District is inviting the public to comment on proposed minimum flows and levels (MFLs) for the Homosassa River and associated springs. The District has already held one public workshop on the Homosassa River MFLs. This second meeting was scheduled to give the public additional time to review the proposed MFLs. The state Legislature requires the District to set MFLs for priority water bodies within the District. A minimum flow or level is the limit at which further water withdrawals will cause significant harm to the water resources and/or environment. During the workshop, District staff will review the regulatory framework and the technical basis for the proposed MFLs. The workshop will also provide an opportunity for local governments, citizens and others to be part of the development of minimum flows and levels for the river system. Public comment gathered at the workshop will be summarized and presented to the Governing Board when staff submits a final report and proposed rule amendments associated with the MFLs in the coming months. Following consideration of the report, public comments and results from an independent peer review, the Governing Board may choose to adopt the MFLs into District rules. Governing Board meetings are open to the public where brief oral comments are permitted on meeting agenda items. Written comments are also welcome and can be submitted via mail or email to: Doug Leeper, Chief Environmental Scientist, 2379 Broad Street, Brooksville, FL 34604-6899, Doug.Leeper@watermatters.org, no later than January 20, 2011. A draft report containing information on the development of MFLs for the Homosassa River is available on the District’s web site. To locate the report, browse to WaterMatters.org/mfl and click on the MFL documents and reports link. ; Thursday, January 6, 2011, 6:00 p.m. – 8:45 p.m. ; Lecanto Government Building, 3600 West Sovereign Path, Lecanto, Florida 34461
      • Lecanto Government Building, 3600 West Sovereign Path, Lecanto, Florida 34461
• 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.; Wednesdays, January 5, 2011; January 12, 2011; January 26, 2011, 8:30 a.m.; Florida Parole Commission, 4070 Esplanade Way, Tallahassee, FL 32399-2450
      • Florida Parole Commission, 4070 Esplanade Way, Tallahassee, FL 32399-2450
• Regional Planning Councils
  • West Florida Regional Planning Council
    • General business of the Council and the two committees. ; Monday, January 10, 2011, 4:00 p.m.; Economic Development Committee, 3:00 p.m.; Executive Committee, 3:00 p.m. ; Niceville City Hall, 208 North Partin Drive, Niceville FL
      • Niceville City Hall, 208 North Partin Drive, Niceville FL
• Department of Health
  • Board of Optometry
    • General board business. ; Friday, January 14, 2011, 9:00 a.m. ; Marriott Orlando Airport, 7499 Augusta National Drive, Orlando, Florida 32822, (407)851-9000
      • Marriott Orlando Airport, 7499 Augusta National Drive, Orlando, Florida 32822, (407)851-9000
• Metropolitan Planning Organizations
  • Broward Metropolitan Planning Organization
    • Regular Business Meeting of the Broward County Transportation Disadvantaged Coordinating Board (BCCB). ; January 10, 2011, 2:00 p.m. ; Board Room, Broward Metropolitan Planning Organization, Trade Centre South, 100 West Cypress Creek Road, Suite 850, Fort Lauderdale, FL
      • Board Room, Broward Metropolitan Planning Organization, Trade Centre South, 100 West Cypress Creek Road, Suite 850, Fort Lauderdale, FL
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Board of Professional Engineers
    • General business of the board. ; February 23, 2011, 1:00 p.m.; February 24, 2011, 8:30 a.m. (EST) ; Hyatt Regency Tampa, Two Tampa City Center, Tampa, FL
      • Hyatt Regency Tampa, Two Tampa City Center, Tampa, FL
• Department of Financial Services
  • OIR – Insurance Regulation
    • This is the Final Public Hearing on the adoption of proposed amendments to Rule 69O-149.303, Florida Administrative Code, published on April 9, 2010 in Vol. 36, No. 14, of the Florida Administrative Weekly. ; January 19, 2011, 9:00 a.m., during a regular meeting of the Financial Services Commission ; Cabinet Meeting Room, Lower Level, The Capitol, Tallahassee, Florida
      • Cabinet Meeting Room, Lower Level, The Capitol, Tallahassee, Florida
• Department of Health
  • Departmental
    • Continued discussion of issues relating to correctional health care in the Florida Department of Corrections. ; January 13, 2011, 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. ; Conference Call: 1(888)808-6959 (Toll Free), Conference Code: 5391969#; 4030 Esplanade Way, 2nd Floor, Room 280N, Tallahassee, FL
      • Conference Call: 1(888)808-6959 (Toll Free), Conference Code: 5391969#; 4030 Esplanade Way, 2nd Floor, Room 280N, Tallahassee, FL
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Board of Professional Engineers
    • Board member training. ; February 23, 2011, 9:00 a.m. (EST) or as soon thereafter as possible ; Hyatt Regency Tampa, Two Tampa City Center, Tampa, FL
      • Hyatt Regency Tampa, Two Tampa City Center, Tampa, FL
  • Florida Mobile Home Relocation Corporation
    • Official business of the Florida Mobile Home Relocation Corporation. Review of mobile home owner applications for compensation for relocation and/or abandonment due to change in land use, and such other business as may come before the board. A schedule for future meetings will be determined. ; Thursday, January 13, 2011, 2:00 p.m. ; Call in meeting.
      • Call in meeting.
• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • disAbility Solutions for Independent Living, Inc.
    • This is a Board of Directors Meeting that is open to the public. Fundraising and the Expansion of Program Services at DSIL will be discussed along with a review of the fiscal reports. ; January 24, 2011, 6:00 p.m. ; 119 South Palmetto Avenue, Suite 180, Daytona Beach, FL 32119
      • 119 South Palmetto Avenue, Suite 180, Daytona Beach, FL 32119
• Department of Health
  • Board of Nursing
    • For cases previously heard by the panel. ; January 11, 2011, 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 Noon ; Department of Health, Tallahassee at Meet Me Number: 1(888)808-6959, Conference Code: 2454640#
      • Department of Health, Tallahassee at Meet Me Number: 1(888)808-6959, Conference Code: 2454640#
• Water Management Districts
  • Southwest Florida Water Management District
    • Permit No. and Project Name: 43031040.001 All American Boat Storage, 43033204.001 Pinellas County – Curlew Creek Channel A, 43032379.002 Sweetwater Preserve Livestock Pond. ; Tuesday, January 4, 2011, 9:00 a.m. ; Tampa Service Office, 7601 US 301, Tampa, FL 33637
      • Tampa Service Office, 7601 US 301, Tampa, FL 33637
  • Suwannee River Water Management District
    • The proposed acquisition of the Robert Shaw/Santa Fe Swamp Addition, 60.11 acres ±, Alachua and Bradford Counties Acres, with Preservation 2000 Resale Funds. ; January 11, 2011, 9:00 a.m. ; District Headquarters, Live Oak, Florida
      • District Headquarters, Live Oak, Florida
    • The proposed acquisition of the Robert Shaw/Santa Fe Swamp Addition, 60.11 acres ±, Alachua and Bradford Counties, with Preservation 2000 Resale Funds. ; January 11, 2011, 9:00 a.m. ; District Headquarters, Live Oak, Florida
      • District Headquarters, Live Oak, Florida
    • Legal counsel for District’s Governing Board. ; January 5, 2011, 1:00 p.m. ; District Headquarters, 9225 CR 49, Live Oak, FL 32060
      • District Headquarters, 9225 CR 49, Live Oak, FL 32060
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Building Code Administrators and Inspectors Board
    • Committee meetings, probable cause panel (portions may be closed to the public), rules workshops, and general board business. ; February 15, 16, 17, 18, 2011, 9:00 a.m. ; Hampton Inn & Suites Amelia Island, 19 South 2nd Street, Fernandina Beach, FL 32034
      • Hampton Inn & Suites Amelia Island, 19 South 2nd Street, Fernandina Beach, FL 32034
  • 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, January 27, 2011, Probable Cause, 9:00 a.m. – until all business is concluded; Board Meeting, 1:00 p.m. – until all business is concluded; Friday, January 28, 2011, Board meeting, 9:00 a.m. – until all business is concluded ; Sheraton Suites, 4400 West Cypress Street, Tampa FL 33607
      • Sheraton Suites, 4400 West Cypress Street, Tampa FL 33607
  • Florida Real Estate Appraisal Board
    • Official business of the Appraisal Board: Topics include, but not limited to, proposed legislation affecting Chapter 475, Part II, F.S., Chapter 61J1, F.A.C., rule amendments, disciplinary actions, and general subject matter. ; Monday, January 10, 2011, 9:00 a.m. (Eastern Time) ; Division of Real Estate using Conference Call: 1(888)808-6959, Conference Code: 3177171#
      • Division of Real Estate using Conference Call: 1(888)808-6959, Conference Code: 3177171#
• Department of Law Enforcement
  • Medical Examiners Commission
    • Standards of Excellence Committee Meeting.; Tuesday, January 4, 2011, 2:00 p.m.; Conference Call: 1(888)808-6959, Conference Code: 4108657#. Please call 5 minutes prior to the designated time of the Conference Call
      • Conference Call: 1(888)808-6959, Conference Code: 4108657#. Please call 5 minutes prior to the designated time of the Conference Call
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Board of Architecture and Interior Design
    • The Board will discuss general business. ; January 6, 2011, 2:00 p.m. ; Conference Call: 1(888)808-6959, Conference Code: 4879597#
      • Conference Call: 1(888)808-6959, Conference Code: 4879597#
• Department of Juvenile Justice
  • Detention Services
    • Further discussion of the new rule provisions governing secure detention services (draft Rules 63G-2.013-.028, F.A.C.). ; Thursday, January 13, 2011, 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. ; DJJ Headquarters, 2737 Centerview Drive, General Counsel’s Conference Room 3223, Tallahassee, Florida
      • DJJ Headquarters, 2737 Centerview Drive, General Counsel’s Conference Room 3223, Tallahassee, Florida
• Water Management Districts
  • St. Johns River Water Management District
    • Updates and discussion on the Upper St. Johns River Basin Restoration Program by Hector Herrera, Basin Program Manager and a water quality trend update by TBA. ; Friday, January 7, 2011, 8:00 a.m., Projects & Land Committee Business Meeting; 10:15 a.m., Tour of Upper St. Johns River Basin Project areas ; Projects and Land Business Meeting: Holiday Inn Vero Beach, 3384 Ocean Drive, Vero Beach, FL 32963; Projects and Land Committee Tour: Lake Cara Recreation Area West entrance to Fort Drum Marsh Conservation Area, Approximately 15 miles west of I-95 and SR 60, Vero Beach, FL
      • Projects and Land Business Meeting: Holiday Inn Vero Beach, 3384 Ocean Drive, Vero Beach, FL 32963; Projects and Land Committee Tour: Lake Cara Recreation Area West entrance to Fort Drum Marsh Conservation Area, Approximately 15 miles west of I-95 and SR 60, Vero Beach, FL
• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • Florida E-Filing Authority
    • The Authority Board of Directors will hold a meeting to discuss the implementation of the Florida Courts e-filing portal and view a demonstration. ; January 11, 2011, 10:00 a.m. ; Hyatt Regency Orlando International Airport, 9300 Airport Blvd., Orlando. Florida 32827
      • Hyatt Regency Orlando International Airport, 9300 Airport Blvd., Orlando. Florida 32827
• Department of Management Services
  • Agency for Workforce Innovation
    • Regular recurring meeting to review project status and act on any decisions required of the Committee. ; Monday, January 10, 2011, 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. ; Caldwell Building, Conference Room B-49, 107 E. Madison Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32399; Conference Call: 1(888)808-6959, Conference Code: 9997256#
      • Caldwell Building, Conference Room B-49, 107 E. Madison Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32399; Conference Call: 1(888)808-6959, Conference Code: 9997256#
    • Regular recurring meeting to review project status and act on any decisions required of the Committee. ; Wednesday, January 12, 2011, 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. ; Caldwell Building, Conference Room B-49, 107 E. Madison Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32399; Conference Call: 1(888) 808-6959, Conference Code: 9997256#
      • Caldwell Building, Conference Room B-49, 107 E. Madison Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32399; Conference Call: 1(888) 808-6959, Conference Code: 9997256#
• Department of Children and Families
  • Departmental
    • The SunCoast Region Invitation to Negotiate #23FS11000, To Become the Lead Agency for Community-Based Care in Circuit 12/ Manatee, Sarasota, and DeSoto Counties. A copy of the ITN is available online at: http://vbs.dms.state.fl.us/vbs/main_menu.; January 5, 2011, 1:00 p.m., Solicitation Conference; February 1, 2011, 1:05 p.m., Reply Opening; February 8, 2011, 1:00 p.m., Meeting of Department Evaluators; February 22, 2011, 1:00 p.m., Debriefing Meeting of Department Evaluators and Ranking of the Replies; March 2, 2011, 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., Negotiation Meetings; March 30, 2011, TBA, DCF Negotiation Team to Develop Recommendation for Award, 9393 North Florida Avenue TAMPA Procurement Administrative and Negotiation Meetings; Tampa Meetings: Department of Children and Families, 9393 North Florida Avenue, Tampa, FL 33612 BRADENTON Negotiation Meetings: DATES AND TIMES: March 9, 2011, 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.; March 16, 2011, 10:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.; March 23, 2011, 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. PLACE: Bradenton Meetings: The McClure Center, 4215 Concept Court, Bradenton, FL 34211
      • Tampa Meetings: Department of Children and Families, 9393 North Florida Avenue, Tampa, FL 33612 BRADENTON Negotiation Meetings: DATES AND TIMES: March 9, 2011, 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.; March 16, 2011, 10:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.; March 23, 2011, 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. PLACE: Bradenton Meetings: The McClure Center, 4215 Concept Court, Bradenton, FL 34211
  • Agency for Persons with Disabilities
    • This is a conference call for the Governor’s Task Force on Autism Spectrum Disorders. The Task Force will discuss the scope and prioritization of issues to be addressed as listed in Executive Order 09-82. ; December 29, 2010; December 30, 2010; January 3, 2011, 1:00 p.m. – conclusion ; Conference Call: 1(888)808-6959, Code: 9439484#
      • Conference Call: 1(888)808-6959, Code: 9439484#
  • Departmental
    • Circuit 14 Community Alliance meeting. ; January 5, 2011, 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 Noon (Central Time) ; Chipola Regional Workforce Development Board (One Stop Center), 4636 Highway 90, RIM Plaza, Suite K, Marianna, FL 32446
      • Chipola Regional Workforce Development Board (One Stop Center), 4636 Highway 90, RIM Plaza, Suite K, Marianna, FL 32446

7. Notices of Petitions and Dispositions Regarding Declaratory Stat

• Department of Financial Services
  • Division of State Fire Marshal
    • Pastor Jose Fernandez, Petitioner, ; The Petitioner requested a declaratory statement relating to NFPA 101 Paragraph 13.1.6, Table 13.1.6., 2006, Edition, relating to Petitioner’s particular set of circumstances. The Petitioner wants to convert the subject building for use as an assembly occupancy for his congregation. The first floor will be used for worship and the second floor for fellowship. The question is whether fire sprinkler protection is needed on the second floor, and the answer to this question depends upon which floor is the level of exit discharge. The Declaratory Statement concludes that the level of exit discharge is the first level because it is the lowest level and exits directly outside at grade. None of the second floor exits discharge directly outside at grade. Therefore, the second floor must be protected throughout by an approved fire sprinkler system.
    • All Children’s Hospital on December 2, 2010. ; All Children’s Hospital is a place of public assembly as defined in the F.S. and F.A.C. cited, and new boilers are installed in the Central Energy Plant for the new hospital, the boilers are located in a separate building two blocks away from the hospital. As such, the boilers are not located within a place of public assembly, and the Boiler Safety Code does not apply in this instance to All Children’s Hospital. Since the boilers are not located within a place of public assembly, there is no requirement for Ladders and runways to be installed for the boilers in the Central Energy plant at All Children’s Hospital.
  • OIR – Insurance Regulation
    • Homeowners Choice; The petitioner withdrew the petition and the withdrawal was accepted.
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Division of Florida Condominiums, Timeshares and Mobile Homes
    • Wayne Allen, Jr., In Re: Legacy Dunes Condominium Association, Inc., ; The division declined to issue a declaratory statement because it cannot issue a statement concerning events that have already taken place; or when it involves the rights of third parties who are not parties to the declaratory statement; or when the petitioner does not provide the division with a complete current set of governing documents for review.
    • Peter Klein, Unit Owner, In Re: Barclay at Hamptons West Condominium Association, Inc. ; The division declined to issue a declaratory statement because it may not issue a statement concerning events that have already taken place; or when it may affect the rights of third parties who are not parties to the declaratory statement.
    • Roger G. Pickles, Esq., for Richard Vecchio, Unit Owner/Petitioner, In Re: Hillsboro Imperial Condominium Association, Inc., ; The division declined to issue a declaratory statement because it cannot issue a statement concerning violations that have already occurred; or because the division does not have jurisdiction and the matter must be taken to the court or arbitration for a determination.
• Department of Financial Services
  • OIR – Insurance Regulation
    • We the People, Inc. of the United States. ; On November 22, 2010, Petitioner inquired whether its proposed charitable donation program to purchase commercial annuities pursuant to a charitable installment bargain sale agreement from a seller (donor) who intends to make a gift of the value of the annuity owned by the donor in excess of the sales price received for charitable purposes, constitutes a transaction involving “insurance” within the meaning of Section 624.02, Florida Statutes, or an “annuity” under the Florida Insurance Code. Further, Petitioner inquired if it offers the proposed program, if Petitioner would be an “insurer” with the meaning of Section 624.03, Florida Statutes, and as such would be required to obtain a Certificate of Authority required by Section 624.401, Florida Statutes.
• Department of Health
  • Board of Podiatric Medicine
    • Dr. Mark J. Metzger, D.P.M. ; regarding scope of practice as a podiatrist licensed in the state of Florida under Chapter 461, F.S. to perform, interpret and bill for Nerve Conduction Velocity (NCV) testing and corresponding needle electromyography (EMG) testing of skeletal muscles performed on either the upper or lower extremities.
  • Division of Medical Quality Assurance
    • Florida Medical Association, Inc., ; Petitioners requested a declaratory statement from the department in regards to whether certain specific advertisements require registration as a pain-management clinic under the pain-management clinic registration statutes. The petition was granted. The department addressed each of the proposed advertisements in the Final Order.
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Division of Florida Condominiums, Timeshares and Mobile Homes
    • Lakeisha T. Hood, lessee/tenant, In Re: The Hamptons at Metrowest Condominium Association, Inc. ; The division declined to issue a declaratory statement because it may not issue a statement where the facts complained of have already taken place; or it may not issue a statement unless it has competent substantial evidence upon which to make its determination.
  • Board of Accountancy
    • John Smith.; The petition seeks the Board’s interpretation of Rule 61H1-27.0041, Florida Administrative Code, and whether the required one year of work experience can be achieved through volunteer work. Petitioner also inquires whether he can substitute his work experience as a staff accountant and bookkeeper for staffing agencies for the experience required in Rule 61H1-27.0041, F.A.C.

8. Notices Regarding Bids, Proposals and Purchasing

• Department of Education
  • School Districts
    • Department of Education, School Districts

9. Miscellaneous

• Department of Environmental Protection
  • Office of the Secretary
    • Department of Environmental Protection, Office of the Secretary
  • Departmental
    • Department of Environmental Protection, Departmental
    • Department of Environmental Protection, Departmental
• Department of Health
  • Board of Nursing
    • Department of Health, Board of Nursing
    • Department of Health, Board of Nursing
  • Board of Chiropractic Medicine
    • Department of Health, Board of Chiropractic
  • Board of Nursing
    • Department of Health, Board of Nursing
• Agency for Health Care Administration
  • Certificate of Need
    • Agency for Health Care Administration, Certificate of Need
• Department of Financial Services
  • Division of Treasury
    • Department of Financial Services, Division of Treasury
• 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
  • Board of Nursing
    • Department of Health, Board of Nursing
    • Department of Health, Board of Nursing
    • Department of Health, Board of Nursing
    • Department of Health, Board of Nursing
    • Department of Health, Board of Nursing
• Department of Environmental Protection
  • Departmental
    • Antidegradation Permitting Requirements; Outstanding Florida Waters; Outstanding National Resource Waters; Equitable Abatement
    • Department of Environmental Protection, Departmental