1. Notices of Development of Proposed Rules and Negotiated Rulemaking
- Department of Business and Professional Regulation
- Department of Health
2. Proposed Rules
- Department of Health
- Board of Nursing Home Administrators
- Department of Transportation
- Commercial Motor Vehicle Review Board
- Departmental
3. Notices of Changes, Corrections and Withdrawals
4. Emergency Rules
- Department of the Lottery
5. Petitions and Dispositions Regarding Rule Variance or Waiver
- Department of Business and Professional Regulation
- Division of Hotels and Restaurants
- a Routine Variance for a Routine Variance for Paragraph 61C-4.010(7) Florida Administrative Code and Paragraph 61C-4.010(6), Florida Administrative Code from R&S Magic Soul Food located in Pembroke Pines. The above referenced F.A.C. addresses the requirement that at least one accessible bathroom be provided for use by customers. They are requesting to share the bathrooms located within a nearby establishment under a different ownership for use by customers only.
The Division of Hotels and Restaurants will accept comments concerning the Petition for 14 days from the date of publication of this notice. To be considered, comments must be received before 5:00 p.m.
- a Routine Variance for Subparagraph 3-305.11(A)(2), 2009 FDA Food Code, Section 3-305.14, 2009 FDA Food Code, Section 6-202.15, 2009 FDA Food Code, Section 6-202.16, 2009 FDA Food Code, Paragraph 61C-4.010(1), Florida Administrative Code, and Paragraph 61C-4.010(6), Florida Administrative Code from Marquez's Mexican Food located in Oveido. The above referenced F.A.C. addresses the requirement for proper handling and dispensing of food. They are requesting to dispense bulk time/temperature control for safety foods from an open air mobile food dispensing vehicle.
The Division of Hotels and Restaurants will accept comments concerning the Petition for 14 days from the date of publication of this notice. To be considered, comments must be received before 5:00 p.m.
- a Routine Variance for Subparagraph 61C-1.004(1)(a), Florida Administrative Code and Paragraph 5-202.11(A), 2009 FDA Food Code from Telemundo Restaurant located in Miami. The above referenced F.A.C. addresses the requirement that each establishment have an approved plumbing system installed to transport potable water and wastewater. They are requesting to utilize holding tanks to provide potable water and to collect wastewater at the handwash sink in the kitchen area.
The Division of Hotels and Restaurants will accept comments concerning the Petition for 14 days from the date of publication of this notice. To be considered, comments must be received before 5:00 p.m.
- a Routine Variance for Subparagraph 3-305.11(A)(2), 2009 FDA Food Code, Section 3-305.14, 2009 FDA Food Code, Section 6-202.15, 2009 FDA Food Code, Section 6-202.16, 2009 FDA Food Code, Paragraph 61C-4.010(1), Florida Administrative Code, and Paragraph 61C-4.010(6), Florida Administrative Code from Mariachi's MFDV located in Groveland. The above referenced F.A.C. addresses the requirement for proper handling and dispensing of food. They are requesting to dispense bulk time/temperature control for safety foods from an open air mobile food dispensing vehicle.
The Division of Hotels and Restaurants will accept comments concerning the Petition for 14 days from the date of publication of this notice. To be considered, comments must be received before 5:00 p.m.
- a Routine Variance for Subparagraph 61C-1.004(1)(a), Florida Administrative Code and Paragraph 5-202.11(A), 2009 FDA Food Code, Paragraph 4-301.12(A), 2009 FDA Food Code and Paragraph 61C-4.010(5), Florida Administrative Code, Subparagraph 3-305.11(A)(2), 2009 FDA Food Code, Paragraph 61C-4.010(1), Florida Administrative Code from Walt Disney World Contemporary Resort located in Orlando. The above referenced F.A.C. addresses the requirement that each establishment have an approved plumbing system installed to transport potable water and wastewater; that dishwashing facilities for manually washing, rinsing and sanitizing equipment and utensils are provided, and that each establishment have areas for food storage. They are requesting to utilize holding tanks to provide potable water and to collect wastewater at the handwash sink and to share the dishwashing and food storage areas with another food service establishment under the same ownership and on the same premise.
The Division of Hotels and Restaurants will accept comments concerning the Petition for 14 days from the date of publication of this notice. To be considered, comments must be received before 5:00 p.m.
- an Emergency Variance for Subparagraph 61C-1.004(1)(a), Florida Administrative Code and Paragraph 5-202.11(A), 2009 FDA Food Code from Iwanna Healthy Kid's Fast Food located in Orlando. The above referenced F.A.C. addresses the requirement that each establishment have an approved plumbing system installed to transport potable water and wastewater. They are requesting to utilize holding tanks to provide potable water and to collect wastewater at the handwash and three-compartment sinks.
The Division of Hotels and Restaurants will accept comments concerning the Petition for 5 days from the date of publication of this notice. To be considered, comments must be received before 5:00 p.m.
- Department of Health
- Board of Chiropractic Medicine
- Department of Business and Professional Regulation
- Division of Hotels and Restaurants
- Community United Methodist Church in Fruitland Park, FL. Petitioner seeks a variance of the requirements of ASME A17.1, Section 2.2.2.6, 2007 edition as adopted by 61C-5.001(1), Florida Administrative Code that states sump pumps in pits, where provided, shall be covered. The cover shall be secured and level with the pit floor. Any interested person may file comments within 14 days of the publication of this notice with Michelle Comingore, Bureau of Elevator Safety, 1940 North Monroe Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-1013 (VW2016-069).
- Emerald Isle Club in Ft. Walton Beach, FL. Petitioner seeks an emergency variance of the requirements of ASME A17.1, 2.15.9, 2009 edition, as adopted by 61C-5.001(1), Florida Administrative Code that has the requirements for platform guards which poses a significant economic/financial hardship. Any interested person may file comments within 5 days of the publication of this notice with Michelle Comingore, Bureau of Elevator Safety, 1940 North Monroe Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-1013 (VW2016-070).
- On February 03, 2016 the Division of Hotels and Restaurants received a Petition for a Routine Variance for Subparagraph 61C-1.004(1)(a), Florida Administrative Code and Section 5-203.13, 2009 FDA Food Code from The Wine Bar located in Destin. The above referenced F.A.C. addresses the requirement that at least one service sink is provided for the cleaning of mops or similar cleaning tools and the disposal of mop water. They are requesting to share the mop sink located within The Craft Bar.
The Petition for this variance was published in Vol. 42/24 on February 05, 2016. The Order for this Petition was signed and approved on February 19, 2016. After a complete review of the variance request, the Division finds that the application of this Rule will create a financial hardship to the food service establishment. Furthermore, the Division finds that the Petitioner meets the burden of demonstrating that the underlying statute has been achieved by the Petitioner ensuring that the mop sink within The Craft Bar (SEA5603727) is maintained in a clean and sanitary manner and is provided with hot and cold running water under pressure. If the ownership of The Craft Bar or The Wine Bar (Cox Ventures) changes, a signed agreement for use of the mop sink is required immediately.
- Variance for Paragraph 4-301.12(A), 2009 FDA Food Code, Paragraph 61C-4.010(5), Florida Administrative Code, Subparagraph 3-305.11(A)(2), 2009 FDA Food Code, and Paragraph 61C-4.010(1), Florida Administrative Code from Pyramid Joes Market located in Tampa. The above referenced F.A.C. addresses the requirement that dishwashing facilities for manually washing, rinsing and sanitizing equipment and utensils are provided, and that each establishment have areas for food storage. They are requesting to share dishwashing and food storage areas with another licensed food service establishment under the same ownership and on the same premise.
The Petition for this variance was published in Vol. 42/22 on February 03, 2016. The Order for this Petition was signed and approved on February 18, 2016. After a complete review of the variance request, the Division finds that the application of this Rule will create a financial hardship to the food service establishment. Furthermore, the Division finds that the Petitioner meets the burden of demonstrating that the underlying statute has been achieved by the Petitioner ensuring that the dishwashing and food storage areas within Crown Colony Restaurant (SEA3909409) are maintained in a clean and sanitary manner, all sinks are provided with hot and cold running water under pressure and are available during all hours of operation. The handwash sinks must also be provided with soap, an approved hand drying device and a handwashing sign. If the ownership of Crown Colony Restaurant (Seaworld Parks & Entertainment LLC) changes, a signed agreement between the two establishments for the use of the shared facilities must be provided to the division immediately.
- On February 09, 2016 the Division of Hotels and Restaurants received a Petition for an Emergency Variance for Subparagraph 3-305.11(A)(2), 2009 FDA Food Code, Section 3-305.14, 2009 FDA Food Code, Section 6-202.15, 2009 FDA Food Code, Section 6-202.16, 2009 FDA Food Code, Paragraph 61C-4.010(1), Florida Administrative Code, and Paragraph 61C-4.010(6), Florida Administrative Code from Tequila 6 located in Clearwater. The above referenced F.A.C. addresses the requirement for proper handling and dispensing of food. They are requesting to dispense bulk time/temperature control for safety foods from an open air mobile food dispensing vehicle.
The Petition for this variance was published in Vol. 42/29 on February 12, 2016. The Order for this Petition was signed and approved on February 18, 2016. After a complete review of the variance request, the Division finds that the application of this Rule will create a financial hardship to the food service establishment. Furthermore, the Division finds that the Petitioner meets the burden of demonstrating that the underlying statute has been achieved by the Petitioner ensuring that each pan within the steam table is properly covered with an individual lid; the steam table is enclosed within a cabinet with tight-fitting doors, and is protected by an air curtain installed and operated according to the manufacturer’s specifications that protects against flying vermin or other environmental contaminants; all steam table foods must be properly reheated for hot holding at approved commissaries and held hot at the proper minimum temperature per the parameters of the currently adopted FDA Food Code; and steam table food is to be dispensed by the operator with no customer self-service. The Petitioner shall also strictly adhere to the operating procedures and copies of the variance and operating procedures are to be present on the MFDV during all periods of operation.
6. Notices of Meetings, Workshops and Public Hearings
- 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 Invitation to bid (ITB-DEM-15-16-060) for FDEM Food and Beverage Service
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 11, at 2:30 p.m.; William E. Sadowski Office Building
2555 Shumard Oak Blvd,
Room 120L
Tallahassee, FL 32399
- William E. Sadowski Office Building
2555 Shumard Oak Blvd,
Room 120L
Tallahassee, FL 32399
- Water Management Districts
- Suwannee River Water Management District
- Governing Board Meeting to consider District business and conduct public hearings on regulatory and real estate matters. A workshop is scheduled to follow the Governing Board meeting. Following the Board workshop, the Lands Committee of the Governing Board is scheduled to discuss the potential acquisition of lands, the management of District land interests and potential surplus lands.; Tuesday, April 12, 2016, 9:00 a.m.; District Headquarters, 9225 CR 49, Live Oak, FL 32060
- District Headquarters, 9225 CR 49, Live Oak, FL 32060
- Other Agencies and Organizations
- Carpe Diem Community Solutions, Inc.
- Water Management Districts
- South Florida Water Management District
- Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
- Departmental
- Old and New Business; April 25, 2016, 11:00 a.m.; Florida State Fairgrounds, Tampa
- Florida State Fairgrounds, Tampa
- Old and New Business; April 25, 2016, 11:45 a.m.; Florida State Fairgrounds, Tampa
- Florida State Fairgrounds, Tampa
- Old and New Business; April 25, 2016, 1:00 p.m.; Florida State Fairgrounds, Tampa
- Florida State Fairgrounds, Tampa
- Division of Licensing
- Other Agencies and Organizations
- Florida Independent Living Council
- Regional Planning Councils
- Treasure Coast Regional Planning Council
- Other Agencies and Organizations
- Florida Automobile Joint Underwriting Association
- Producer Review Committee: To discuss Producer Training and Contract and any other matters that may come before the Committee.
Audit/Budget/Finance Committee: To review and discuss matters relating to FAJUA Financial/Audit Reporting and any other matters that may come before the Committee.
Annual Meeting of the Members: To approve Annual Meeting minutes of April 22, 2015, receive Association's Annual Report and consider any other matters that may come before the Members.
Board of Governors Meeting: To receive reports of the General Manager, Committees and General Counsel; to consider and take action based on those reports and to consider any other matters that may come before the Board.; Monday, April 18, 2016, 2:00 PM-Producer Review Committee; 3:00 PM-Audit/Budget/Finance Committee
Tuesday, April 19, 2016, 8:30 AM-Annual/Board of Governors Meetings; Coronado Springs Resort, 1000 Buena Vista Drive, Orlando, Florida 32830
- Coronado Springs Resort, 1000 Buena Vista Drive, Orlando, Florida 32830
- Area Agency on Aging for North Florida
- Enterprise Florida, Inc.
- Concrete Masonry Education Council
7. Notices of Petitions and Dispositions Regarding Declaratory Stat
- Department of Business and Professional Regulation
- Electrical Contractors' Licensing Board
- Eric A. Neilinger, filed on March 11, 2016.; The petition seeks the Board’s interpretation of Chapter 489, Part II, F.S., and asks the following questions,
(1) Under petitioner’s current EF license, can he service low voltage fixtures?
(2) Under petitioner’s current EF license, can he test and certify as operational?
(3) Under petitioner’s current EF license, can he replace this existing fixture as long as no wiring is required for the repair?
(4) Can the condominium use their maintenance employees to service/maintain the low voltage emergency lighting?
(5) Can the condominium use their maintenance employees to replace defective low voltage emergency lights?
Except for good cause shown, motions for leave to intervene must be filed within 21 days after publication of this notice.
- Department of Financial Services
8. Notices Regarding Bids, Proposals and Purchasing
- Other Agencies and Organizations
- Department of Education
- University of West Florida
- Departmental
- Department of Citrus
9. Miscellaneous
- Water Management Districts
- South Florida Water Management District
- Publications Incorporated by Reference
- Policy and Purpose, Definitions, Water Reservations Implementation, Water Reservation Areas: Upper and Lower Kissimmee Basin Planning Areas
- Water Reservation Areas: Lower West Coast Planning Area, Water Reservation Areas: Upper East Coast Planning Area, Water Reservation Areas: Lower East Coast Planning Area
- Policy and Purpose, Scope of Part I, Definitions, Basin and Sub-Basin Boundaries, Works of the District within the Lake Okeechobee Basin, Implementation, Permits Required, General Permits for Use of Works of the District Within the Lake Okeechobee Basin, Exemptions, Content of Application for Individual and Collective Permits, Permit Application Processing Fee, Conditions for Issuance for Individual and Collective Permits, Duration of Permits, Modification, Transfer, Limiting Conditions
- Policy and Purpose, Publications Incorporated by Reference, Scope, Definitions, EAA Basin Boundaries, Works of the District within the Everglades, Implementation, EAA Basin - Permits Required, General Permits for Use of Works of the District Within the Everglades, Individual Permit Application Requirements in the EAA Basin, Content of Application for Individual Permits in the EAA Basin, Permit Application Processing Fee for Individual Permits in the EAA Basin, Conditions for Issuance of Individual Permits in the EAA Basin, Duration of Individual Permits in the EAA Basin, Modification of Individual Permits in the EAA Basin, Delegation of Authority Pertaining to Letter Modifications and Administrative Information Updates of Existing Individual Permits, Transfer of Individual Permits in the EAA Basin, Limiting Conditions for Individual Permits in the EAA Basin, Compliance and Enforcement of Individual Permits in the EAA Basin
- Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles
- Division of Motor Vehicles