1. Notices of Development of Proposed Rules and Negotiated Rulemaking
- Department of Financial Services
- OIR – Insurance Regulation
- Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission
- Vessel Registration and Boating Safety
- Department of Financial Services
- OIR – Insurance Regulation
- Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission
- Vessel Registration and Boating Safety
- Department of Financial Services
- OIR – Insurance Regulation
- Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission
- Vessel Registration and Boating Safety
- Department of Financial Services
- OIR – Insurance Regulation
2. Proposed Rules
- Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
- Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission
- Marine Fisheries
- NOAA Fisheries approved rules removing the requirement that commercial harvesters use stainless steel circle hooks when fishing for yellowtail snapper on hook-and-line gear with natural baits in the Gulf of Mexico south of 25°09’north latitude (see 50 C.F.R. §622.30(a) as of March 13, 2017). In the Gulf of Mexico, recreational and commercial fishermen that are fishing for other reef fish are required to use circle hooks when they are fishing with natural baits to reduce mortality of reef fish that are released after being caught by reducing the frequency of gut hooking. At the request of the commercial yellowtail snapper industry, this federal requirement was removed for the commercial yellowtail snapper fishery in federal waters of the Gulf of Mexico south of 25°09’north latitude (just south of Cape Sable off mainland Monroe County). This exception was approved because of the unique and readily distinguishable practices of this commercial fishery, which operates in the Florida Keys south of Cape Sable. Commercial fishermen indicated that yellowtail snapper are gut-hooked more often on small circle hooks then on the small J-hooks used in the Atlantic, where fishermen can legally use circle hooks. Also, the release tools they use allow for quick release of fish caught on J-hooks, but seem to be less efficient when used to release fish caught on circle hooks. Thus, removing the requirement that commercial fishermen use circle hooks for yellowtail snapper harvest is intended to increase efficiency and potentially decrease release mortality of yellowtail snapper. At its June 2016 meeting, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission approved regulations that exempt commercial harvesters in the Gulf of Mexico south of 25°09’north latitude from the requirement to use stainless steel circle hooks when fishing for yellowtail snapper on hook-and-line gear with natural baits. The purpose of these rules is to achieve consistency between the Commission’s commercial yellowtail snapper regulations and regulations in federal waters of the Gulf of Mexico.
The effect of the rule amendment is that state and federal regulations can be applied more consistently to commercial fishing activity for yellowtail snapper in the Gulf of Mexico. Additionally, commercial yellowtail snapper gear regulations can be applied more consistency across Gulf of Mexico and Atlantic waters off Florida, since circle hooks are not required to be used when harvesting yellowtail snapper or other reef fish in Atlantic waters south of 28°00’ north latitude. Allowing use of J-hooks in the commercial fishery instead of circle hooks could improve survival rates of released yellowtail snapper and increase efficiency of the commercial fishery.
68B-14.005 (Regulation and Prohibition of Certain Harvesting Gear: Allowable Gear, Incidental Bycatch, Violation.) would be amended to to exempt commercial harvesters in the Gulf of Mexico south of 25°09’north latitude from the requirement to use stainless steel circle hooks when fishing for yellowtail snapper on hook-and-line gear with natural baits.
- Due of Comment: 3/15/2017
- Department of Education
3. Petitions and Dispositions Regarding Rule Variance or Waiver
4. Notices of Meetings, Workshops and Public Hearings
- Department of Environmental Protection
- Department of Business and Professional Regulation
- 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 22, 2017, 9:30 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 Business and Professional Regulation
- Florida Real Estate Appraisal Board
- To conduct a private meeting to review cases to determine probable cause and to conduct a public meeting to review cases where probable cause was previously found. Portions of the probable cause proceedings are not open to the public. All or part of this meeting may be conducted by teleconference in order to permit maximum participation of the Board members or Board counsel.; Wednesday, March 8, 2017 at 9:00 a.m., Eastern Time; Zora Neale Hurston Building, 400 West Robinson Street, Suite N901, Orlando, Florida 32801
- Zora Neale Hurston Building, 400 West Robinson Street, Suite N901, Orlando, Florida 32801
- Executive Office of the Governor
- Division of Emergency Management
- In accordance with the timeframe set forth in section 120.525, Florida Statutes, a Public Opening is hereby noticed within the timeline for the Request for Proposal (RFP-DEM-16-17-048) for Hurricane Loss Mitigation Program.
The Division reserves the right to issue amendments, addenda, and changes to the timeline and specifically to the meeting notice listed above. The Division will post notice of any changes or additional meetings within the Vendor Bid System (VBS) in accordance with section 287.042(3), Florida Statutes, and will not re-advertise notice in the Florida Administrative Review (FAR). Access the VBS at: http://vbs.dms.state.fl.us/vbs/main_menu.
; April 7, 2017, 2:30 p.m.; William E. Sadowski Office Building
2555 Shumard Oak Blvd,
Tallahassee, FL 32399
- William E. Sadowski Office Building
2555 Shumard Oak Blvd,
Tallahassee, FL 32399
- Department of Business and Professional Regulation
- Board of Professional Engineers
- Board of Pilot Commissioners
- Department of Environmental Protection
- Departmental
- Announcing a Technical Meeting for the Basin Management Action Plan (BMAP) for Volusia Blue Spring. Topic of discussions will include the development of the OSTDS remediation Plan for Volusia Blue Spring, and potential approaches for other sources of nitrogen to groundwater to the basin. The BMAP is the means for implementation of the adopted Total Maximum Daily Loads (TMDLs).; February 28, 2017, 9:30 a.m.; County Council Chambers, Room 204, Thomas C. Kelly Administration Center, 123 West Indiana Avenue
DeLand, Florida 32720
- County Council Chambers, Room 204, Thomas C. Kelly Administration Center, 123 West Indiana Avenue
DeLand, Florida 32720
- Other Agencies and Organizations
- Florida League of Cities
- Florida Association of Counties Trust general board meeting conducted through the use of communications media technology, as authorized by Section 163.01(18), Florida Statutes.; Friday, March 10, 2017, 8:30 a.m.; Staybridge Suites, 1600 Lake Summit Drive, Tallahassee, FL 32317
- Staybridge Suites, 1600 Lake Summit Drive, Tallahassee, FL 32317
- Department of Legal Affairs
- Department of Health
- Board of Physical Therapy Practice
- Department of Business and Professional Regulation
- Board of Veterinary Medicine
- Department of Legal Affairs
- Florida Elections Commission
- Department of Business and Professional Regulation
- Board of Veterinary Medicine
- Regional Planning Councils
- Central Florida Regional Planning Council
- Policy Committee Meeting, Avon Park Air Force Range Joint Land Use Study (JLUS)
SECURITY ARRANGEMENTS: Please advise Kathy Hall, (khall@cfrpc.org) of your intention to attend. Please bring your driver's license in order to pass through Range security.
The Central Florida Regional Planning Council (CFRPC) is working with the Avon Park Air Force Range (APAFR) to implement the APAFR Joint Land Use Study (JLUS) with the Counties of Highlands, Okeechobee, Osceola, and Polk, and the Cities of Avon Park, Frostproof and Sebring. The Policy Committee, representing elected officials from the above jurisdictions, the APAFR, and affected agencies is responsible for the overall guidance of the JLUS, approval of draft and final written reports, approval of policy recommendations, and monitoring the implementation of adopted policies.
A meeting of the Policy Committee will be held at the APAFR on Tuesday, February 28, 2017, at 10:00 a.m. The Range Commander of the APAFR, Lt. Col. Daniel Edgar, will present an overview of the Range operations. The work completed as part of the second JLUS Implementation Grant awarded by the Office of Economic Adjustment, U.S. Department of Defense, and the continued public involvement plan will also be discussed.
If you have any questions about the JLUS study, please contact Jennifer Codo-Salisbury, Planning Director, CFRPC, at 863-534-7130, Ext. 178 or at jcodosalisbury@cfrpc.org.; February 28, 2017, 10:00 a.m.; Avon Park Air Force Range
29 South Boulevard, Bldg 28
Avon Park, FL 33826
- Avon Park Air Force Range
29 South Boulevard, Bldg 28
Avon Park, FL 33826
- Florida Housing Finance Corporation
- Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
- Division of Agricultural Water Policy
- Items for discussion include general business pursuant to responsibilities under Chapter 582, F.S., and any new business that is brought up by District supervisors.; March 23, 2017, 7:00 p.m.
April 27, 2017, 7:00 p.m.
May 25, 2017, 7:00 p.m.
June 22, 2017, 7:00 p.m.
July 27, 2017, 7:00 p.m.
August 24, 2017, 7:00 p.m.
September 28, 2017, 7:00 p.m.
October 26, 2017, 7:00 p.m.
November 23, 2017, 7:00 p.m.
December 28, 2017. 7:00 p.m.
; 511 Industrial Park Drive
Perry, FL 32347
- 511 Industrial Park Drive
Perry, FL 32347
- Items for discussion include general business pursuant to responsibilities under Chapter 582, F.S., and any new business that is brought up by District supervisors.; March 30, 2017, 1:00 p.m.
April 27, 2017, 1:00 p.m.
May 25, 2017, 1:00 p.m.
June 29, 2017, 1:00 p.m.
July 27, 2017, 1:00 p.m.
August 31, 2017, 1:00 p.m.
September 28, 2017, 1:00 p.m.
October 26, 2017, 1:00 p.m.
November 30, 2017, 1:00 p.m.
December 28, 2017. 1:00 p.m.
; 1085 Pratt Blvd.
LaBelle, FL 33975
- 1085 Pratt Blvd.
LaBelle, FL 33975
- Water Management Districts
- St. Johns River Water Management District
- Discussion, review and evaluation of various issues and topics having specific reference to the Harris Chain of Lakes in Lake County.; Friday, March 3, 9:00 a.m.; Lake County Administration Building, Second Floor, County Commission Meeting Room, 315 West Main Street, Tavares, FL 32778
- Lake County Administration Building, Second Floor, County Commission Meeting Room, 315 West Main Street, Tavares, FL 32778
- Other Agencies and Organizations
- Foundation for Indigent Guardianship
- FIG Monthly Board Meeting; Friday, March 3, 2017, 11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.; Department of Elder Affairs, 4040 Esplanade Way, Rm 280M, Tallahassee, FL
- Department of Elder Affairs, 4040 Esplanade Way, Rm 280M, Tallahassee, FL
- Department of State
- Division of Cultural Affairs
- March 21, 2017 'Support Your State Museum' event at the Museum of Florida History; Wednesday, March 1, 2017, 9:00 a.m.; R.A. Gray Building , 1st Floor, 500 S. Bronough St., Tallahassee
- R.A. Gray Building , 1st Floor, 500 S. Bronough St., Tallahassee
5. Notices of Petitions and Dispositions Regarding Declaratory Stat
- Department of Management Services
- Departmental
- Florida Education Association, Case No. DS-2017-002.; The Petitioner asks the Commission to answer the following questions: Question 1: When requested for collective bargaining, grievance processing or other legitimate union administration purpose, what right does a public employee organization have to obtain student "directory information," as defined in 34 CFR 99.3, from a district school board in Florida? Question 2: When requested for collective bargaining, grievance processing or other legitimate union administration purpose, what right does a public employee organization have to obtain student "directory information," as defined in 34 CFR 99.3, from a state university or college where the union represents the students in question as members of a graduate assistant bargaining unit? Except for good cause shown, motions to intervene by persons whose substantial interests may be affected by the disposition of the declaratory statement must be filed within twenty-one (21) days after publication of the notice in the Florida Administrative Register. Persons whose substantial interests may be affected may file a petition for an administrative hearing.
- Department of Health
6. Notices Regarding Bids, Proposals and Purchasing
- Other Agencies and Organizations
7. Miscellaneous
- Regional Planning Councils
- Northeast Florida Regional Planning Council
- Department of Health
- Board of Medicine
- Board of Pharmacy
- Board of Nursing
- Department of Environmental Protection
- Department of State