1. Proposed Rules
- Department of Health
- Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
- Division of Consumer Services
2. Notices of Changes, Corrections and Withdrawals
- Department of Financial Services
- Division of Workers' Compensation
3. Petitions and Dispositions Regarding Rule Variance or Waiver
- Department of Health
- Division of Environmental Health
- On November 21, 2017, the Department of Health issued an order in response to a petition for a variance filed on April 17, 2017, by Johanne D. Cavazza, representing Westwood MHP, regarding the "Mobile Home Park". Petitioner sought a variance from Rule 64E-15.002(4)(2) (a. and b.), Florida Administrative Code, which requires each single section mobile home space shall contain a minimum of 2400 square feet with a 35 foot wide. In addition, spaces utilized for a doublewide mobile home shall contain no less than 3500 square feet with a minimum 50-foot width. Notice of the petition was published in the May 4, 2017, edition of the Florida Administrative Register.
The Department found that the Petitioner demonstrated that the underlying intent of the statute could be achieved by alternative means and that strict application of the rules would violate principles of fairness in the Petitioner's particular circumstance. Therefore, pursuant to the requirements of section 120.542(2), Florida Statutes, the Department GRANTED W CONDITIONS Petitioner's request for a variance.
- Department of Management Services
- Division of Facilities Management
- On December 1, 2017, the Department issued an Order. The Order was in response to a Petition for Waiver of Rule 60H-1.017(1)(a), filed by the Department of Management Services, Division of Retirement, on November 15, 2017. Notice of the Petition was published in the Florida Administrative Register on November 16, 2017 in Vol. 43, No. 222. The Order on the Petition grants a waiver of Rule 60H-1.017(1)(a), F.A.C., which requires the agency to have one unsuccessful competitive procurement of existing space pursuant to Rule 60H-1.015, F.A.C., before conducting a procurement for a build-to-suit or Turnkey Lease. Petitioner demonstrated that it would suffer a substantial financial hardship in the form of substantial costs if required to comply with this rule and that granting the waiver would achieve the underlying purpose of the statute by serving the best interest of the state.
- On December 5, 2017, the Department issued an Order. The Order was in response to a Petition for Waiver of Rule 60H-1.017(1)(a), F.A.C., filed by the Department of State, Division of Corporations, on November 17, 2017. Notice of the Petition was published in the Florida Administrative Register on November 20, 2017 in Vol. 43, No. 224. The Order on the Petition grants a waiver of Rule 60H-1.017(1)(a), F.A.C., which requires the agency to have one unsuccessful competitive procurement of existing space pursuant to Rule 60H-1.015, F.A.C., before conducting a procurement for a build-to-suit or Turnkey Lease. Petitioner demonstrated that it would suffer a substantial financial hardship in the form of substantial costs if required to comply with this rule and that granting the waiver would achieve the underlying purpose of the statute by serving the best interest of the state.
- On December 4, 2017, the Department issued an Order. The Order was in response to a Petition for Waiver of Rule 60H-1.017(1)(a), filed by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission on November 16, 2017. Notice of the Petition was published in the Florida Administrative Register on November 17, 2017 in Vol. 43, No. 223. The Order on the Petition grants a waiver of Rule 60H-1.017(1)(a), F.A.C., which requires the commission to have one unsuccessful competitive procurement of existing space pursuant to Rule 60H-1.015, F.A.C., before conducting a procurement for a build-to-suit or Turnkey Lease. Petitioner demonstrated that it would suffer a substantial financial hardship in the form of substantial costs if required to comply with this rule and that granting the waiver would achieve the underlying purpose of the statute by serving the best interest of the state.
- the waiver of rule 60H-1.017(1)(a), F.A.C., from the Florida Department of Health. Rule 60H-1.017(1)(a), F.A.C., requires an agency to conduct one unsuccessful competitive procurement for existing space before then issuing another procurement for Turnkey Lease space.
- Department of Health
4. Notices of Meetings, Workshops and Public Hearings
- Department of Transportation
- Departmental
- This hearing is being held to afford interested persons the opportunity to express their views concerning the location, conceptual design, social, economic and environmental effects of Financial Project ID: 213326-2, otherwise known as I-10 (SR-8) from I-295 to I-95 in Duval County, Florida. The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) is currently conducting a Project Development and Environment (PD&E) Study to evaluate the proposed widening of I-10 from I-295 east to I-95, approximately 5 miles in Duval County, Florida. This segment of I-10 experiences peak period congestions due to demand that exceeds capacity. With expectations of continued traffic congestion, this PD&E study is evaluating the need for additional travel lanes to provide capacity improvements and congestion relief. The purpose of the public hearing is to provide information on the study’s findings, discuss the recommended alternative and once again receive your input. As of November 21, 2017, project information will be available for review at the Murray Hill Library, 918 Edgewood Avenue S., Jacksonville, FL 32205 and the FDOT Urban Office, 2198 Edison Avenue, Jacksonville, FL 32204. Persons wishing to submit written comments may do so at the hearing or mail/email them to the address provided, no later than December 27, 2017. Public participation is solicited without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability or family status. The environmental review, consultation, and other actions required by applicable federal environmental laws for this project are being, or have been, carried out by the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) pursuant to 23 U.S.C. §327 and a Memorandum of Understanding dated December 14, 2016 and executed by the Federal Highway Administration and FDOT.; December 14, 2017, 4:30 p.m.; Florida Department of Transportation, Jacksonville Urban Office, Training Facility, 2198 Edison Avenue, Jacksonville, FL 32204
- Florida Department of Transportation, Jacksonville Urban Office, Training Facility, 2198 Edison Avenue, Jacksonville, FL 32204
- Department of Health
- Division of Emergency Preparedness and Community Support
- Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
- Division of Aquaculture
- To discuss issues affecting the growth of aquaculture in the state of Florida.; Tuesday, January 30th, 2018 at 9:00 a.m.; 600 S. Calhoun St, Holland Bldg., Ste. 217, Tallahassee, FL 32399, (850) 617-7600. Note: Meeting is also accessible through teleconference by dialing - (888) 670-3525, using passcode 4457172323#
- 600 S. Calhoun St, Holland Bldg., Ste. 217, Tallahassee, FL 32399, (850) 617-7600. Note: Meeting is also accessible through teleconference by dialing - (888) 670-3525, using passcode 4457172323#
- Department of Business and Professional Regulation
- Electrical Contractors' Licensing Board
- Wednesday, January 24, 2018 at 4:00 p.m.: Probable Cause Panel (Portions may be closed to the public); Thursday, January 25, 2018 at 8:30 a.m.: Discipline and General Business; Friday, January 26, 2018 at 8:30 a.m.: General Business.; Wednesday, January 24, 2018 at 4:00 p.m.; Thursday, January 25, 2018 at 8:30 a.m.; Friday, January 26, 2018 at 8:30 a.m.; Residence Inn Amelia Island, 2301 Sadler Rd., Fernandina Beach, FL 32034.
- Residence Inn Amelia Island, 2301 Sadler Rd., Fernandina Beach, FL 32034.
- Department of Law Enforcement
- Division of Local Law Enforcement Assistance
- Nominations for consideration for induction into the Florida Law Enforcement Officers’ Hall of Fame for 2018 pursuant to Rule 11D-10.003, F.A.C. If a person decides to appeal any decision made by the Selection Committee with respect to any matter considered at this meeting, such person is responsible for ensuring that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based.; Thursday, January 4, 2018, 9:30 a.m.; Florida Department of Law Enforcement, 2331 Phillips Road, Room B1055, Tallahassee, FL, 32308.
- Florida Department of Law Enforcement, 2331 Phillips Road, Room B1055, Tallahassee, FL, 32308.
- Other Agencies and Organizations
- Florida Development Finance Corporation
- Department of Financial Services
- Departmental
- The Florida Division of Investigative and Forensic Services, Bureau of Insurance Fraud, will meet to discuss the status of applicants for the Anti-Fraud Reward Program based on Florida Statutes 626.9892 Anti-Fraud Reward Prgoram, 69D-1.002 Application Process, 69D-1.003 Review Process and Reward Criteria, and 69D-1.004 Reward Disbursements.; Thursday, December 14, 2017; 1 – 3 p.m., Eastern Daylight Time; Department of Financial Services Division of Investigative and Forensic Services, Phone number: 1-850-413-1158, Conference ID: 331038
- Department of Financial Services Division of Investigative and Forensic Services, Phone number: 1-850-413-1158, Conference ID: 331038
5. Notices of Petitions and Dispositions Regarding Declaratory Stat
- Department of Health
- Board of Respiratory Care
- Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles
6. Miscellaneous
- Department of Financial Services
- Division of Rehabilitation and Liquidation
- Department of Business and Professional Regulation
- Division of Alcoholic Beverages and Tobacco
- Department of Health
- Board of Medicine
- Departmental
- Board of Pharmacy
- Board of Nursing
- Department of State