1. Proposed Rules
- Department of Environmental Protection
- Departmental
- The purpose of this proposed rule is to revise Rule 62-17.281, F.A.C., to create templates that will be used for various noticing requirements under the Electric Power Plant Siting Act. The templates will be adopted by reference and allow for streamlining of the rule. The creation of the templates will enable regulated entities to utilize consistent language in publishing statutorily required newspaper notices pursuant to Section 403.5115, F.S.
- Due of Comment: 5/24/2017
- Pursuant to Executive Orders 11-01, 11-72, and 11-211, which require the Department to identify and revise rules that are unnecessary, unnecessarily burdensome, or duplicative, the Department is proposing to repeal Rule 62-243.300, F.A.C., and revise Rule 62-243.500, F.A.C. The revisions to Rule 62-243.500, F.A.C., will consolidate the statutory exemptions currently listed in Rule 62-243.300, F.A.C., eliminate reference to a previously repealed rule, and delete provisions that are unnecessary for implementation of the Florida Statutes.
- Due of Comment: 5/24/2017
- Department of Health
- Department of Legal Affairs
- Division of Victim Services and Criminal Justice Programs
2. Notices of Changes, Corrections and Withdrawals
3. Petitions and Dispositions Regarding Rule Variance or Waiver
- Department of Law Enforcement
- Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission
- a permanent waiver of Rule 11B-35.009(8), F.A.C., from Thomas Verri. Petitioner wishes to permanently waive that portion of the Rule that states: Individuals, who have qualified for an exemption from a Commission-approved Basic Recruit Training Program, pursuant to this rule section, shall become employed within four years from the beginning date of the required proficiency demonstration as entered on the Training Report form CJSTC-67. In justification of his petition for waiver, Petitioner asserts that he completed a commission-approved Equivalency of Training course in February of 2013 and subsequently passed the State Officer Certification Examination in March of 2013. Due to a family health crisis, Petitioner did not seek employment until 2014, when he applied for employment with the Jacksonville Police Department. Petitioner asserts that he completed a written exam, a physical fitness test, and a polygraph as part of his pre-employment screening; however, the Jacksonville PD was still processing his application when his certification expired on February 3, 2017. Petitioner further asserts that he is now a candidate for employment with the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office. Petitioner alleges that, should the waiver not be granted, Petitioner will suffer a substantial hardship as he would be unable to serve as a certified law enforcement officer until he completes a basic recruit training academy.
- a permanent waiver of Rule 11B-30.006(2)(a), F.A.C., from Miracle Jackson. Petitioner wishes to permanently waive that portion of the Rule that states: The following individuals are eligible to take the State Officer Certification Examination (SOCE) for the requested criminal justice discipline: (a) Individuals who, within four years of beginning basic recruit training, have successfully completed a Commission-approved Basic Recruit Training Program, pursuant to paragraphs 11B-35.002(1)(a), (b) and (c), F.A.C. In justification of her petition for waiver, Petitioner asserts that she attended a commission-approved correctional basic recruit training program from January 16 through October 26, 2015, and she went on to sit for and pass the State Officer Certification Exam (SOCE). Petitioner subsequently learned that, due to an administrative error on the part of the training program, Petitioner did not complete the defensive tactics portion of the program and thus had not been eligible to sit for the SOCE. On February 26, 2017, Petitioner completed and passed the defensive tactics portion of the program. Petitioner asserts that should the waiver not be granted, Petitioner would be unable to work as a corrections officer until she completed another correctional basic recruit training program and passed another SOCE.
4. Notices of Meetings, Workshops and Public Hearings
- Other Agencies and Organizations
- Sunshine State One Call of Florida
- Sunshine 811 has scheduled the May 2017 Committee, Annual and Board of Directors meetings.
; Committee Meetings
Wednesday, May 17, 2017
1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Annual, Committee, and Board of Directors Meetings
Thursday, May 18, 2017
8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
; Sunshine 811
11 Plantation Road,
DeBary, Florida 32713
- Sunshine 811
11 Plantation Road,
DeBary, Florida 32713
- Carpe Diem Community Solutions, Inc.
- The intent of this project is to increase the vehicular capacity of the corridor as well as accommodate bicycle and pedestrian traffic. Improvements include widening 1.5 miles of the existing roadway from two to six lanes while adding medians, buffered bicycle lanes and sidewalks, water quality and treatment facilities, and a closed drainage system. The widening of State Road (S.R.) 390 east of S.R. 77 will facilitate the transition to the existing two-lane roadway. A new pedestrian overpass will be built above the six-lane roadway at Mowat Middle School. Traffic signal modifications will be made at the existing signalized intersections with a new signal installed at S.R. 390 and 14th Street/Virginia Avenue. The project is funded for right-of-way acquisition and construction.
During the informal portion of the hearing, Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) representatives will be available to discuss the project, answer questions, and receive your comments. A court reporter will also be available to receive your comments. During the formal portion of the hearing, FDOT will make a formal presentation which will be followed by public comments.
; The design public hearing will be Thursday, May 18, 2017, beginning with an informal open house from 5:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. CDT, followed by a formal presentation and public comments at 6 p.m. CDT.; City of Lynn Haven Council Chambers, 108 E. 9th Street, Lynn Haven.
- City of Lynn Haven Council Chambers, 108 E. 9th Street, Lynn Haven.
- Regional Planning Councils
- Central Florida Regional Planning Council
- Regular meeting of the HRTPO Citizens Advisory Committee (CAC).; May 25, 2017, 2:00 p.m.; DeSoto County Administration Building, Commission Board Room, 201 East Oak Street, Suite 201, Arcadia, FL 34266
- DeSoto County Administration Building, Commission Board Room, 201 East Oak Street, Suite 201, Arcadia, FL 34266
- Department of Business and Professional Regulation
- Florida Real Estate Commission
- The Probable Cause Panel will meet 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. All or part of this meeting may be conducted as a teleconference in order to permit maximum participation of the Probable Cause Panel or its counsel.; Monday, May 22, 2017, 3:00 p.m. or soonest thereafter.; Zora Neale Hurston Building, North Tower, Suite N901, 400 West Robinson Street, Orlando, Florida 32801.
- Zora Neale Hurston Building, North Tower, Suite N901, 400 West Robinson Street, Orlando, Florida 32801.
- Department of Legal Affairs
- Departmental
- Council Business; Tuesday, May 16, 2017, 1:00 PM until conclusion; Stetson University College of Law Tampa Law Center, Classrooms 135 & 136, 1700 N. Tampa Street, Tampa, Florida 33602
DIAL-IN INFORMATION: (888)670-3525
PARTICIPANT PASSCODE: 7071360675
- Stetson University College of Law Tampa Law Center, Classrooms 135 & 136, 1700 N. Tampa Street, Tampa, Florida 33602
DIAL-IN INFORMATION: (888)670-3525
PARTICIPANT PASSCODE: 7071360675
- Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission
- Marine Fisheries
- The Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is holding a series of public workshops to gather public input about management of the cobia fishery in the Gulf of Mexico. Discussion will include, but may not be limited to, size limits, daily vessel limits, and other potential harvest restrictions. Anyone involved in or who has concerns about the cobia fishery and would like to share their ideas about possible management changes is encouraged to attend.; May 16, 2017, 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. EDT; LeRoy Collins Leon County Public Library – 200 West Park Avenue, Tallahassee, Florida 32301
DATE AND TIME: May 18th, 2017, 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. CDT
PLACE: Sanders Beach-Corinne Jones Resource Center – Parks and Recreation Department, City of Pensacola, 913 South I Street, Pensacola, Florida 32502
DATE AND TIME: May 22, 2017, 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. CDT
PLACE: Destin Community Center – 101 Stahlman Avenue, Destin, Florida 32541
DATE AND TIME: May 23, 2017, 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. CDT
PLACE: Gulf Coast State College – Enrollment Services Building, “The Gardner Room” – Room #124, 5230 West US Highway 98, Panama City, Florida 32401
DATE AND TIME: May 24, 2017, 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m., EDT
PLACE: Statewide webinar and telephone conference call. Webinar: http://fwc.adobeconnect.com/mfm/. Voice-only access – contact Marine@MyFWC.com or (850) 487-0554. More information about how to participate in the webinar or conference call will be available on FWC website prior to the webinar date: http://www.myfwc.com/fishing/saltwater/rulemaking/workshops/. People interested in participating may also contact the Division of Marine Fisheries Management at (850) 487-0554 for more information.
DATE AND TIME: May 25, 2017, 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. EDT
PLACE: Florida Fish and Wildlife Research Institute – Karen A. Steidinger Auditorium, 100 8th Avenue Southeast, St. Petersburg, Florida 33701
- LeRoy Collins Leon County Public Library – 200 West Park Avenue, Tallahassee, Florida 32301
DATE AND TIME: May 18th, 2017, 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. CDT
PLACE: Sanders Beach-Corinne Jones Resource Center – Parks and Recreation Department, City of Pensacola, 913 South I Street, Pensacola, Florida 32502
DATE AND TIME: May 22, 2017, 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. CDT
PLACE: Destin Community Center – 101 Stahlman Avenue, Destin, Florida 32541
DATE AND TIME: May 23, 2017, 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. CDT
PLACE: Gulf Coast State College – Enrollment Services Building, “The Gardner Room” – Room #124, 5230 West US Highway 98, Panama City, Florida 32401
DATE AND TIME: May 24, 2017, 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m., EDT
PLACE: Statewide webinar and telephone conference call. Webinar: http://fwc.adobeconnect.com/mfm/. Voice-only access – contact Marine@MyFWC.com or (850) 487-0554. More information about how to participate in the webinar or conference call will be available on FWC website prior to the webinar date: http://www.myfwc.com/fishing/saltwater/rulemaking/workshops/. People interested in participating may also contact the Division of Marine Fisheries Management at (850) 487-0554 for more information.
DATE AND TIME: May 25, 2017, 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. EDT
PLACE: Florida Fish and Wildlife Research Institute – Karen A. Steidinger Auditorium, 100 8th Avenue Southeast, St. Petersburg, Florida 33701
- Other Agencies and Organizations
- Mid-Florida Area Agency on Aging
- Scheduled meeting of the Elder Options Board of Directors. The Board will take action on matters to be determined by the members of the Board, which may include matters such as the Executive Director’s Report. The Board will review, discuss, and take action regarding the applications received by Elder Options for funding for the program year beginning July 1, 2017 – June 30, 2018. Programs funded for this period include: Community Care for the Elderly (CCE), Alzheimer’s Disease Initiative (ADI), Home Care for the Elderly (HCE), Local Service Programs (LSP), and the Model Day Care program. The Board will also consider programs that begin in January 2018 that are funded through the Older Americans Act (OAA). The Board’s deliberation will include consideration of the recommendations of the Elder Options Grant Review Committee.; June 7, 2017, 10:00 a.m.; Elder Options Conference Room A
100 SW 75th Street, Suite 301
Gainesville, FL 32607
- Elder Options Conference Room A
100 SW 75th Street, Suite 301
Gainesville, FL 32607
- Department of Business and Professional Regulation
- Building Code Administrators and Inspectors Board
- Agency for Health Care Administration
- Department of Health
- Board of Hearing Aid Specialists
- Board of Optometry
5. Notices of Petitions and Dispositions Regarding Declaratory Stat
- Department of Children and Families
- Family Safety and Preservation Program
- Jacqueline Halyard, d/b/a Star Achievers Learning Center, Case No., 17-029CF. The Notice of Petition for Declaratory Statement was published in Volume 43, No. 57,; Rule 65C-22.010(2)(e)2.a., Florida Administrative Code, and the Department’s January 31, 2017, Final Order of Dismissal, issued in Case No. 16-113CF, Rendition No. DCF-17-008-FO, do not require the Department to amend its inspection reports to delete the violations recited in the January and May 2016 Warning Letters issued to Star Achievers and then subsequently withdrawn by the Department. The Department’s Final Order of Dismissal stated that the two inspection reports remained, making it apparent that the Order concluded that the inspection reports were unaffected by the withdrawal of the two Warning Letters.
6. Notices Regarding Bids, Proposals and Purchasing
- Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission
- Regional Transportation Authorities
- Hillsborough Transit Authority (HART)
- Department of Management Services
- Division of Building Construction
7. Miscellaneous
- Department of Juvenile Justice
- Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles
- Division of Motor Vehicles
- Department of State