1. Notices of Development of Proposed Rules and Negotiated Rulemaking
- Department of Health
- Division of Emergency Preparedness and Community Support
2. Proposed Rules
- Department of Business and Professional Regulation
- Drugs, Devices and Cosmetics
- Agency for Health Care Administration
- Water Management Districts
- Suwannee River Water Management District
3. Notices of Changes, Corrections and Withdrawals
4. Petitions and Dispositions Regarding Rule Variance or Waiver
- Department of Law Enforcement
- Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission
- On January 28, 2016, pursuant to notice, at a meeting held in Lake Mary, Florida the Commission considered a petition for a temporary 60 day waiver of Rule 11B-27.002(4), F.A.C. by Deputy Chief Sean Brammer of the Florida Atlantic University Police Department on Behalf of Howard Jenkins. After careful consideration of the facts in this matter, the Commission found that Petitioner had demonstrated an economic, technological, legal, or other type of hardship resulting from a strict application of Rule 11B-27.002(4), (F.A.C.) that was particular to petitioner, significantly different from the way the rule affects other similarly situated persons and issued an order granting Petitioner's petition for a temporary 60 day waiver of Rule 11B-27.002(4), (F.A.C.).
- On January 28, 2016, pursuant to notice, at a meeting held in Lake Mary, Florida the Commission considered a petition for a permanent waiver of Rule 11B-35.002(5)(f)15., F.A.C. by William Looper Director, Northwest Florida State College Criminal Justice Training Center on behalf of Joseph Riggins and Phillip Lundy and Rule 11B-35.002(5)(h)10. on behalf of James Pepper. After careful consideration of the facts in this matter, the Commission found that Petitioner had demonstrated an economic, technological, legal, or other type of hardship resulting from a strict application of Rule 11B-35.002(5)(f)15. and 11B-35.002(5)(h)10. (F.A.C.) that was particular to petitioner, significantly different from the way the rule affects other similarly situated persons and issued an order granting Petitioner's petition for a permanent waiver of Rule 11B-35.002(5)(f)15. and 11B-35.002(5)(h)10., F.A.C.
- Department of Business and Professional Regulation
- Division of Hotels and Restaurants
- On February 11, 2016 the Division issued an order. The Final Order was in response to a Petition for an emergency Variance from Regency Palms Condominium, filed January 20, 2016, and advertised on January 22, 2016 in Vol. 42, No. 14, of the Florida Administrative Register. No comments were received in response to the petition. The Final Order on the Petition for Variance grants the Petitioner a variance from Rule 2.2.2.5, and 3.27.4 ASME A17.1b, 2009 edition, as adopted by Rule 61C-5.001(1)(a) Florida Administrative Code that requires upgrading the elevators sump pump and emergency in-car operation because the Petitioner has demonstrated that the purpose of the underlying statute has been met and that Petitioner would suffer a substantial hardship if required to comply with this rule (VW2016-011).
5. Notices of Meetings, Workshops and Public Hearings
- Department of Children and Families
- Refugee Services
- The purpose of the Tallahassee Area Refugee Task Force meeting is to increase awareness of the refugee populations, share best practices, spot trends in refugee populations, build collaborations between agencies, help create good communication among service providers, get informed about upcoming community events, and discuss refugee program service needs and possible solutions to meeting those needs.; Thursday, March 8, 2016; 10:00 AM - 12:00 Noon; Early Learning Coalition
1940 N. Monroe Street, Suite 70
Tallahassee, FL 32303
- Early Learning Coalition
1940 N. Monroe Street, Suite 70
Tallahassee, FL 32303
- The purpose of the Tallahassee Area Refugee Task Force meeting is to increase awareness of the refugee populations, share best practices, spot trends in refugee populations, build collaborations between agencies, help create good communication among service providers, get informed about upcoming community events, and discuss refugee program service needs and possible solutions to meeting those needs.; Tuesday, March 8, 2016; 10:00 AM - 12:00 Noon; Early Learning Coalition
1940 N. Monroe Street, Suite 70
Tallahassee, FL 32303
- Early Learning Coalition
1940 N. Monroe Street, Suite 70
Tallahassee, FL 32303
- Other Agencies and Organizations
- VHB
- Florida Workers' Compensation Insurance Guaranty Assoc., Inc.
- Department of Management Services
- Commission on Human Relations
- Other Agencies and Organizations
- Infinite Source Communications Group, LLC
- The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) District Six will hold a Public Hearing for a safety enhancement project along State Road (SR) 976/SW 40 Street/Bird Road from SW 58 Avenue to Alhambra Circle, in Miami-Dade County, to discuss the project’s design and scope of work. The project identification number is 434771-1-52-01. The hearing will begin as an open house, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., with a formal presentation starting at 6:30 p.m. Graphic displays will be shown and FDOT representatives will be available to discuss the project and answer questions.; March 3, 2016, 6:00 p.m.; Coral Gables War Memorial Youth Center – Theater Room
405 University Drive, Coral Gables, FL 33134
- Coral Gables War Memorial Youth Center – Theater Room
405 University Drive, Coral Gables, FL 33134
- Regional Utility Authorities
- Peace River/Manasota Regional Water Supply Authority
- The Board of Directors will convene to take action on the Regional Integrated Loop System Phase 1 Interconnect.; Thursday, February 25, 2016, 4:00 p.m.; Southwest Florida Water Management District, Sarasota Service Office, 6750 Fruitville Road, Sarasota, Florida
- Southwest Florida Water Management District, Sarasota Service Office, 6750 Fruitville Road, Sarasota, Florida
- Department of Transportation
- Departmental
- The purpose of the webinar is to gather input on the Florida Shared-Use Non-motorized (SUN) Trail Network. The meeting will begin with an overview presentation of the SUN Trail program, followed by an opportunity for participants to provide input on the prioritization criteria and process for selecting individual trails to be funded by the SUN Trail program.; March 4, 2016, 12:00 noon, EST; Meeting to be conducted using communications media technology: webinar. To register for the webinar go to https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/2983630727599396609 or to join by conference call without the visual aids, call United States: (562) 247-8422, Access Code 619-517-964. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar or participating by conference call.
- Meeting to be conducted using communications media technology: webinar. To register for the webinar go to https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/2983630727599396609 or to join by conference call without the visual aids, call United States: (562) 247-8422, Access Code 619-517-964. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar or participating by conference call.
- Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
- Division of Consumer Services
- This will be a meeting of the Board of Professional Surveyors and Mappers, Rules Workgroup. The Board has charged the Workgroup to review Rule Chapter 5J-17, F.A.C., discuss potential improvements to the rules, and prepare recommendations for the Board. Any recommendations by the Workgroup will be reviewed and discussed by the full Board in a separate meeting or rule workshop.; February 25, 2016, 10:00 a.m.; Hilton Ocala, Belmont Room, 3600 S.W. 36th Avenue, Ocala, Florida 34474
- Hilton Ocala, Belmont Room, 3600 S.W. 36th Avenue, Ocala, Florida 34474
- Department of Economic Opportunity
- Division of Workforce Services
- Deliberation for cases pending before the Reemployment Assistance Appeals Commission that are ready for final review and the Chairman's report. No public testimony will be taken.; February 24, 2016, 9:00 a.m.
; Reemployment Assistance Appeals Commission, 101 Rhyne Building, 2740 Centerview Drive, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-4151.
- Reemployment Assistance Appeals Commission, 101 Rhyne Building, 2740 Centerview Drive, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-4151.
- Department of Environmental Protection
- Department of Health
- Board of Osteopathic Medicine
- General business of the board. Meetings may be cancelled prior to the meeting date. Please check the Board web site at http://floridasosteopathicmedicine.gov/ for cancellations or changes to meeting dates or times.; February 26, 2016, at approximately 8:00 a.m., EST; Safety Harbor Resort & Spa, 105 North Bayshore Drive, Safety Harbor, Florida 34695, 727-724-7710
- Safety Harbor Resort & Spa, 105 North Bayshore Drive, Safety Harbor, Florida 34695, 727-724-7710
- Department of Business and Professional Regulation
- Board of Accountancy
- Florida Building Commission
- To review and accept the interim reports for the following two research projects: Concurrently- (1) Corrosion of Roofing Fasteners, and; Roofing TAC Only - (2) Field Study and Analytical Assessment of Sealed Attics Conducted for the State of Florida.; March 2, 2016 at 1:00 p.m. until completion; Meeting to be conducted using communications media technology, specifically teleconference and webinar: You must access both the teleconference number for audio only and the webinar for visual only. To join the online meeting (Now from mobile devices!) GoToMeeting® Online Meetings Made Easy® is a newly contracted vendor. Please note the access is different than previous meetings.
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Public point of access: Florida Building Commission, Department of Business and Professional Regulation, Northwood Centre, Suite 90A, 1940 North Monroe Street, Tallahassee, Florida.
- Meeting to be conducted using communications media technology, specifically teleconference and webinar: You must access both the teleconference number for audio only and the webinar for visual only. To join the online meeting (Now from mobile devices!) GoToMeeting® Online Meetings Made Easy® is a newly contracted vendor. Please note the access is different than previous meetings.
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Public point of access: Florida Building Commission, Department of Business and Professional Regulation, Northwood Centre, Suite 90A, 1940 North Monroe Street, Tallahassee, Florida.
- Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission
- Division of Law Enforcement
- The Board of Directors of the Wildlife Alert Reward Association will conduct administrative business of the Association including the Director update, Marketing update and Financial update.; March 4, 2016, 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.; FWC Headquarters, Bryant Building Room G72, 620 S Meridian St, Tallahassee, FL 32399
- FWC Headquarters, Bryant Building Room G72, 620 S Meridian St, Tallahassee, FL 32399
- Department of Children and Families
- Public Service Commission
- Departmental
- To consider those matters ready for decision.
LEGAL AUTHORITY AND JURISDICTION: Chapters 120, 350, 364, 366, and 367, F.S.
Persons who may be affected by Commission action on certain items on the conference agenda may be allowed to address the Commission, either informally or by oral argument, when those items are taken up for discussion at the conference, pursuant to Rules 25 22.0021 and 25 22.0022, F.A.C.
; March 01, 2016, 9:30 a.m.; Betty Easley Conference Center, 4075 Esplanade Way, Room 148, Tallahassee, Florida
- Betty Easley Conference Center, 4075 Esplanade Way, Room 148, Tallahassee, Florida
- Board of Governors
- Departmental
- To conduct the regular business of the Board and its committees.; Wednesday, March 2, 2016, 1:00 p.m.; University of Central Florida, Fairwinds Alumni Center, Grand Ballroom, 12676 Gemini Blvd., N., Orlando, Florida 32816
- University of Central Florida, Fairwinds Alumni Center, Grand Ballroom, 12676 Gemini Blvd., N., Orlando, Florida 32816
- Department of Health
- Division of Emergency Preparedness and Community Support
- The Bureau of Emergency Medical Oversight will hold a public hearing to discuss proposed rule changes related to the allocation of trauma centers for each trauma service area as published in the FAR on February 4, 2016.; Thursday, March 10, 2016, 9:00 a.m.; Department of Health, Room 301, 4052 Bald Cypress Way, Tallahassee, Florida
Audio of the hearing is available by calling: 1(888) 670-3525; please enter: 1043560135 then #
- Department of Health, Room 301, 4052 Bald Cypress Way, Tallahassee, Florida
Audio of the hearing is available by calling: 1(888) 670-3525; please enter: 1043560135 then #
- Executive Office of the Governor
- Department of Children and Families
- Substance Abuse Program
- Lifestream Behavioral Center wishes to move its Children's Crisis Stabilization Unit from 2020 Tally Road, Leesburg, FL to 2018 Tally Road, Leesburg, FL In addition, the number of beds will be increased from 6 to 20 due to demand for services.; February 18, 2016; 1:30 P.M.; Lifestream Behavioral Center
2020 Tally Road, Leesbrg, FL
- Lifestream Behavioral Center
2020 Tally Road, Leesbrg, FL
- Other Agencies and Organizations
- Florida Workers' Compensation Insurance Guaranty Assoc., Inc.
- Department of State
- Division of Historical Resources
- Disposition of Friends of Florida Main Street, Inc. and overview of new Citizen Support Organization. Dissolution of Friends of Florida Main Street, Inc.; February 26, 2016, 11:00 a.m. to conclusion; R.A. Gray Building, Room 306B, 500 South Bronough Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0250
- R.A. Gray Building, Room 306B, 500 South Bronough Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0250
6. Notices of Petitions and Dispositions Regarding Declaratory Stat
- Department of Financial Services
- Division of State Fire Marshal
- Division of Workers' Compensation
7. Notices Regarding Bids, Proposals and Purchasing
- Department of Environmental Protection
- Department of Education
- Florida International University
- Departmental