1. Notices of Development of Proposed Rules and Negotiated Rulemaking
- Department of Health
- Division of Medical Quality Assurance
2. Notices of Changes, Corrections and Withdrawals
- Department of Business and Professional Regulation
- State Boxing Commission
- Board of Auctioneers
3. Emergency Rules
4. Petitions and Dispositions Regarding Rule Variance or Waiver
- Department of Business and Professional Regulation
- Board of Professional Engineers
- Variance or Waiver, filed on June 3, 2014, by Allen Gezelman, P.E. The Petitioner seeks the Variance or Waiver from Rule 61G15-23.002, F.A.C., filed by Allen Gezelman, P.E., with respect to the requirement that a professional engineer shall sign by hand the licensee’s handwritten signature to all final drawing, specifications, plans, reports, or documents prepared or issued by the licensee and being filed for public record due to a medical condition.
The Board will address this Petition at its next meeting.
Comments on this petition should be filed with the Board of Professional Engineers, 2369 North Monroe Street, Suite B-112, Tallahassee, FL 32303, within 14 days of publication of this notice.
- Variance or Waiver, filed on June 23, 2014, by Ricardo De La Guardia, E.I., M. ASCE. The Petitioner seeks the Variance or Waiver from Rule 61G15-21.007, F.A.C., with respect to the requirement that an applicant who fails three times to pass the examination must submit to the Board transcripts for the enrollment and completion of twelve (12) hours college credit hours in the area of the applicant’s area of deficiency.
The Board will address this Petition at its next meeting.
Comments on this petition should be filed with the Board of Professional Engineers, 2369 North Monroe Street, Suite B-112, Tallahassee, FL 32303, within 14 days of publication of this notice.
- Department of Health
- Board of Clinical Laboratory Personnel
- of the issuance of an Order regarding the Petition for Waiver or Variance, which was filed on April 15, 2014, by Colleen Barry Bracken. The Notice of Petition for Waiver or Variance was published in Volume 40, Number 83, of the April 29, 2014, Florida Administrative Weekly. The Petitioner was seeking a waiver or variance of Rule 64B3-5.003(3)(a), Option 3, Florida Administrative Code, entitled which sets forth the education, training/experience and examination requirements for a licensure as a medical technologist in all specialties. The Board considered the instant Petition at a duly-noticed meeting, held May 9, 2014, in Orlando, Florida.
The Board’s Order, filed June 9, 2014, denied the petition finding that the Board does not have the ability to waive the requirement that Petitioner take and pass an examination for licensure as clinical laboratory personnel.
- of an Order regarding the Petition for Waiver or Variance, which was filed on April 17, 2014, by Melanie Passon. The Notice of Petition for Waiver or Variance was published in Volume 40, Number 100, of the May 22, 2014, Florida Administrative Weekly. The Petitioner was seeking a waiver or variance of Rule 64B3-5.003(3)(a), Option 3, Florida Administrative Code, entitled which sets forth the education, training/experience and examination requirements for a licensure as a medical technologist in all specialties. The Board considered the instant Petition at a duly-noticed meeting, held May 9, 2014, in Orlando, Florida.
The Board’s Order, filed June 9, 2014, denied the petition finding that the Petitioner did not demonstrate that her certification was equivalent to the certification required for licensure as a technologists, and therefore, Petitioner failed to meet the purpose of the underlying statute by other means. The Board found that the application of the rule at issue to Petitioner would not violate the principles of fairness or cause a substantial hardship. The Board found that the Petition was in substantial compliance with the provisions of Section 120.542, Florida Statutes, and Chapter 28-104, Florida Administrative Code.
- of the issuance of an Order regarding the Petition for Waiver or Variance, which was filed on April 14, 2014, by Andrea Plante. The Notice of Petition for Waiver or Variance was published in Volume 40, Number 100, of the May 22, 2014, Florida Administrative Register. The Petitioner was seeking a waiver or variance of Rule 64B3-5.003(3)(a), Option 3, Florida Administrative Code, which sets forth the education, training/experience and examination requirements for licensure as a medical technologist in the specialty of clinical chemsitry. The Board considered the instant Petition at a duly-noticed meeting, held May 9, 2014, in Orlando, Florida.
The Board’s Order, filed June 9, 2014, denies the petition because the Board does not have the ability to waive the requirement that Petitioner take and pass an examination for licensure as a clinical laboratory personnel.
- Board of Chiropractic Medicine
- of the issuance of an Order regarding the Petition for Waiver or Variance, which was filed on April 1, 2014, by Robert De Maria. The Notice of Petition for Waiver or Variance was published in Volume 40, Number 104, of the May 29, 2014, Florida Administrative Register. The Petitioner was seeking a waiver or variance of Rule 64B2-13.004(1), Florida Administrative Code, which requires that for the purpose of renewing a license, an applicant must demonstrate to the Board that he or she participated in at least forty (40) classroom hours of continuing chiropractic education during the past two years. The Board considered the instant Petition at a duly-noticed meeting, held June 6, 2014, in Orlando, Florida.
The Board’s Order, filed on June 20, 2014, denies the waiver of Rule 64B2-13.004(1), Florida Administrative Code. The Board finds that Petitioner did not meet the purpose of the underlying and failed to demonstrate that application of the rule at issue to Petitioner would violate principles of fairness. However, the Board voted to give the Petitioner an additional six (6) months from the filing date of this Final Order to obtain eight (8) hours of board approved continuing education.
- of the issuance of an Order regarding the Petition for Waiver or Variance, which was filed on April 21, 2014, by Alejandro Serrano, D.C. The Notice of Petition for Waiver or Variance was published in Volume 40, Number 104, of the May 29, 2014, Florida Administrative Register. The Petitioner was seeking a waiver or variance of Rule 64B2-11.003(3), Florida Administrative Code, which requires that applicants for licensure must file all applications, fees, and supporting documentation including transcripts, NBCE examination results, fingerprint card, verification of licensure for other jurisdictions and, if applicable, certified copies of court records evidencing a criminal conviction, plea, or other disposition. The Board considered the instant Petition at a duly-noticed meeting, held June 6, 2014, in Orlando, Florida.
The Board’s Order, filed on June 6, 2014, grants the waiver of Rule 64B2-11.001(3), Florida Administrative Code. The Board finds that Petitioner met the purpose of the underlying statute by other means and has otherwise shown a substantial hardship and that application of the rule at issue to Petitioner would violate principles of fairness. Further, the Board approved the Applicant’s application for licensure by examination as a chiropractic physician in the State of Florida.
- Department of Business and Professional Regulation
- Electrical Contractors' Licensing Board
- for Marcus Brian Jones, seeking a variance or waiver of Rule 61G6-6.015, Florida Administrative Code, which requires that a passing examination score shall be valid only for a period of two (2) years form the date of the examination.
- William Lighting and Retrofit, LLC, seeking a variance or waiver. The Petitioner does not state in his Petition which rule he is seeking a variance or waiver. However, it appears that Petitioner is seeking a variance or waiver from Rule 61G6-9.004(7), Florida Administrative Code, which provides that during any biennial period, 2 licensee may obtain credit for taking a particular approved continuing education course only once..
- notice of the issuance of an Order regarding the Petition for Variance and Waiver filed by Robert S. Boehm, on April 22, 2014. The Notice of Petition for Variance and Waiver was published in Volume 40, No. 86, of the May 2, 2014, Florida Administrative Register. The Board considered the Petition at a duly-noticed public meeting held on May 15-16, 2014, in Celebration, Florida. The Petitioner is seeking a permanent waiver or variance of Rule 61G6-6.017, F.A.C., which requires for the purpose of certification, a passing examination score on any part of the examination shall be valid only for a period of two (2) years from the date of the examination.
The Board’s Order, filed on June 20, 2014, grants the Petition for Wavier and Variance of Rule 61G6-6.017, Florida Administrative Code. The Board found that the petition was in substantial compliance with the provision of Section 120.542, Florida Statutes, and Chapter 28-104, Florida Administrative Code. The Petitioner meets the purpose of the underlying statute and that application of the rule at issue to Petitioner would violate principles of fairness. The variance and waiver is granted for review of this licensure application only. Based on granting of the petition for variance and waiver, the application of Robert S. Boehm, for certified electrical contractor, is granted.
- Board of Cosmetology
- Department of Health
- Board of Orthotists and Prosthetists
5. Notices of Meetings, Workshops and Public Hearings
- Department of Management Services
- Division of Communications
- The Joint Task Force (JTF) Technical Committee will discuss items to bring to the attention of the JTF Board pertaining to the Statewide Law Enforcement Radio System. The Agenda and handouts will be made available closer to the date of the meeting at the link provided below.; August 12, 2014, 9:30 a.m.; CCOC-Betty Easley Conference Center, 4075 Esplanade Way, Room 152, Tallahassee, Florida
- CCOC-Betty Easley Conference Center, 4075 Esplanade Way, Room 152, Tallahassee, Florida
- Other Agencies and Organizations
- Florida Medical Malpractice Joint Underwriting Association
- The Compensation Committee will receive and consider business properly brought before the Committee.; Tuesday, July 15, 2014, at 2:00 p.m.
; Casa Monica Hotel, St. Augustine, FL 32084
- Casa Monica Hotel, St. Augustine, FL 32084
- The Grant Committee will receive and consider issues involving the Prospective Deficiency Fund, The Alvin E. Smith Grant program, and such other business properly brought before the Committee.; Tuesday, July 15, 2014, immediately following the Compensation Committee meeting; Casa Monica Hotel, St. Augustine, FL 32084
- Casa Monica Hotel, St. Augustine, FL 32084
- The Audit Committee will receive and consider business properly brought before the Committee.; Tuesday, July 15, 2014, immediately following the Grant Committee meeting; Casa Monica Hotel, St. Augustine, FL 32084
- Casa Monica Hotel, St. Augustine, FL 32084
- The Claims & Underwriting Committee will receive and consider reports from the Association's General Counsel, General Manager, Servicing Carrier, and such other business properly brought before the Committee.; Tuesday, July 15, 2014, immediately following the Audit Committee meeting; Casa Monica Hotel, St. Augustine, FL 32084
- Casa Monica Hotel, St. Augustine, FL 32084
- The Board of Governors will receive and consider quarterly reports from the Association's Investment Counsel, General Counsel, Servicing Carrier, Compensation Committee, Grant Committee, Audit Committee, Claims Committee, General Manager, and such other business properly brought before the Board.; Wednesday, July 16, 2014, at 9:00 a.m.; Casa Monica Hotel, St. Augustine, FL 32084
- Casa Monica Hotel, St. Augustine, FL 32084
- Water Management Districts
- South Florida Water Management District
- Southwest Florida Water Management District
- Other Agencies and Organizations
- Sunshine State One Call of Florida
- Sunshine 811 announces its Strategic Planning, Committee, and Board of Directors meetings to which all interested persons are invited to participate.
Strategic Planning Meeting
Wednesday, July 16th, 2014
8:00 a.m. – 5p.m.
Committee Meetings
Thursday, July 17th, 2014
8:00 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Board Meeting
Friday, July 18th, 2014
8:00 a.m. – 5 p.m.
; Wednesday, July 16, 2014, Thursday, July 17, 2014 and Friday, July 18, 2014; Hawks Cay, 61 Hawks Cay Boulevard, Duck Key, Florida 33050
- Hawks Cay, 61 Hawks Cay Boulevard, Duck Key, Florida 33050
- Regional Utility Authorities
- Tampa Bay Water - A Regional Water Supply Authority
- A public meeting of the Selection Committee for The As Needed General Contractors Request for Statements of Qualifications CONTRACT NOs: 2014-047, 2014-048, 2014-049, 2014-050, 2014-051. As a part of the selection process, the Selection Committee will meet to review and discuss the responses and determine if interviews are needed.; Thursday, July 10, 2014, 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.; Tampa Bay Water Administrative Offices, Board Room - 1st Floor, 2575 Enterprise Road, Clearwater, FL 33763.
- Tampa Bay Water Administrative Offices, Board Room - 1st Floor, 2575 Enterprise Road, Clearwater, FL 33763.
- A public meeting of the Selection Committee for The As Needed Electrical Contractors Request for Statements of Qualifications CONTRACT NOs: 2014-052, 2014-053, 2014-054, 2014-055, 2014-056. As a part of the selection process, the Selection Committee will meet to review and discuss the responses and determine if interviews are needed.; Thursday, July 10, 2014, 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.; Tampa Bay Water Administrative Offices, Board Room - 1st Floor, 2575 Enterprise Road, Clearwater, FL 33763.
- Tampa Bay Water Administrative Offices, Board Room - 1st Floor, 2575 Enterprise Road, Clearwater, FL 33763.
- Department of Legal Affairs
- Departmental
- Awards & Recognition Task Force
DATE AND TIME: July 8, 2014 at 3:00 p.m.
PLACE: Please call (850) 414-3300 for instructions on participation.
GENERAL SUBJECT MATTER TO BE CONSIDERED: Bylaws Committee
DATE AND TIME: July 8, 2014 at 4:00 p.m.
PLACE: Please call (850) 414-3300 for instructions on participation.
GENERAL SUBJECT MATTER TO BE CONSIDERED: Public Policy Committee
DATE AND TIME: July 10, 2014 at 1:00 p.m.
PLACE: Please call (850) 414-3300 for instructions on participation.
GENERAL SUBJECT MATTER TO BE CONSIDERED: NACW Convention Planning Committee
DATE AND TIME: July 11, 2014 at 1:00 p.m.
PLACE: Please call (850) 414-3300 for instructions on participation.
GENERAL SUBJECT MATTER TO BE CONSIDERED: Annual Report Committee
DATE AND TIME: July 15, 2014 at 1:30 p.m.
PLACE: Please call (850) 414-3300 for instructions on participation.
GENERAL SUBJECT MATTER TO BE CONSIDERED: Public Outreach Task Force
DATE AND TIME: July 16, 2014 at 10:00 a.m.
PLACE: Please call (850) 414-3300 for instructions on participation.
GENERAL SUBJECT MATTER TO BE CONSIDERED: Women's Hall of Fame Committee
DATE AND TIME: July 23, 2014 at 12:00 p.m.
PLACE: Please call (850) 414-3300 for instructions on participation.
GENERAL SUBJECT MATTER TO BE CONSIDERED: The 2nd Quarterly Meeting of 2014 of the Florida Commission on the Status of Women
NOTE: In the absence of quorum, items on this agenda will be discussed as workshop, and notes will be recorded although no formal action will be taken. If you have any questions, please call (850) 414-3300.
-; July 8, 2014 at 10:00 a.m.; Please call (850) 414-3300 for instructions on participation.
- Please call (850) 414-3300 for instructions on participation.
- Water Management Districts
- Southwest Florida Water Management District
- Discussion of task force business for the Citrus County Task Force of the Citrus/Hernando Waterways Restoration Council: Proposed Fertilizer Ordnance, Kings Bay Peroxide Treatment, Springs Project Updates, and 2014 Report to the Legislature preparation.; Monday, July 14, 2014 at 2:00 p.m.; Lecanto Government Building, 3600 West Sovereign Path, Room 166, Lecanto, Florida 34461
- Lecanto Government Building, 3600 West Sovereign Path, Room 166, Lecanto, Florida 34461
- South Florida Water Management District
- Governing Board to discuss and consider District business, including regulatory and non-regulatory matters, and the Governing Board to consider a budget amendment to modify the revenue sources in the District’s Fiscal Year 2013-2014 budget for the Dispersed Water Management Program. The proposed budget amendment is contingent upon approval by the Executive Office of the Governor and would not change the South Florida Water Management District’s Fiscal Year 2013-2014 budget.; July 10, 2014, 9:00 AM
Governing Board Meeting; SFWMD Headquarters, B-1 Building, 3301 Gun Club Road,
West Palm Beach, Florida 33406
All or part of the meeting may be conducted as a teleconference in order to permit maximum participation by Governing Board members. The Governing Board may take official action at the meeting on any item appearing on the agenda and on any item that is added to the agenda as a result of a change to the agenda approved by the presiding officer of the meeting pursuant to Section 120.525, Florida Statutes.
- SFWMD Headquarters, B-1 Building, 3301 Gun Club Road,
West Palm Beach, Florida 33406
All or part of the meeting may be conducted as a teleconference in order to permit maximum participation by Governing Board members. The Governing Board may take official action at the meeting on any item appearing on the agenda and on any item that is added to the agenda as a result of a change to the agenda approved by the presiding officer of the meeting pursuant to Section 120.525, Florida Statutes.
- Regional Planning Councils
- Treasure Coast Regional Planning Council
- To conduct the quarterly meeting of Council's Florida District X Local Emergency Planning Committee; August 7, 2014, 10:00 a.m.; Florida Palm Beach County Health Department
Auditorium
800 Clematis Street
West Palm Beach, FL 33402
- Florida Palm Beach County Health Department
Auditorium
800 Clematis Street
West Palm Beach, FL 33402
- The Treasure Coast Regional Planning Council will conduct its regular Board meeting.; July 18, 2014, 9:30 a.m.; Indian River State College
Wolf High Technology Center
2400 SE Salerno Road
Stuart, Florida 34997
- Indian River State College
Wolf High Technology Center
2400 SE Salerno Road
Stuart, Florida 34997
- To conduct a meeting of the Treasure Coast Regional Planning Council's Gubernatorial Committee; July 18, 2014
(immediately following the regular Board meeting); Indian River State College
Wolf High Technology Center
2400 SE Salerno Road
Stuart, Florida 34994
- Indian River State College
Wolf High Technology Center
2400 SE Salerno Road
Stuart, Florida 34994
- Department of Economic Opportunity
- Water Management Districts
- South Florida Water Management District
- 1. Overview of the 2014 Draft Lower Kissimee Basin Water Supply Plan process.
2. Overview of Florida agriculture and development of statewide agricultural projections.
3. Presentation on Dispersed Water Management.
; July 9, 2014, 1:30 PM
2014 Lower Kissimmee Basin Water Supply Plan Workshop; SFWMD, Okeechobee Service Center, 3800 NW 16th Boulevard, Suite A, Okeechobee, FL 34972
- SFWMD, Okeechobee Service Center, 3800 NW 16th Boulevard, Suite A, Okeechobee, FL 34972
- Northwest Florida Water Management District
- Other Agencies and Organizations
- Metric Engineering, Inc.
- The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) invites you to attend a public kick-off meeting concerning the proposed improvements to the U.S. 90 Corridor from the intersection of Glover Lane to State Road (S.R.) 87S in Santa Rosa County. The meeting will be held Thursday, June 26, 2014 from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. CDT, at the Santa Rosa County Auditorium, 4530 Spikes Way, Milton. This meeting will include a short presentation, followed by an informal open house. The intent of this meeting is to introduce the project and outline the project process, scope and schedule. Representatives from FDOT will be available to answer questions, and receive comments.
The primary objective of this study is to develop a proposed improvement strategy that is technically sound, environmentally sensitive and publicly acceptable. This project will evaluate the need for increasing the capacity for the east-west travel demands on U.S. 90 in Milton. The capacity improvements to be evaluated will consist of, but not be limited to, widening the existing facility, a new corridor, one-way pairs, additional bridging of the Blackwater River, and/or combinations thereof. This study will also address the need for improved bicycle and sidewalk connectivity in the county, with connections to the Blackwater Heritage Trail and to the Historic S.R. 1 Trail.; Tuesday, July 15, 2014 from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.; Santa Rosa County Auditorium, 4530 Spikes Way, Milton, Florida
- Santa Rosa County Auditorium, 4530 Spikes Way, Milton, Florida
- Department of Business and Professional Regulation
- Board of Pilot Commissioners
- Department of Elder Affairs
- Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program
- Other Agencies and Organizations
- Florida Housing Finance Corporation
- Departmental
- The first Review Committee meeting will be to discuss the proposals and answer any questions the review committee may have regarding the responses submitted to Florida Housing Finance Corporation’s Request for Qualifications 2014-03 from qualified offerors for Investment Banking Services.; Tuesday July 15th, 10 a.m. (Eastern); Rick Seltzer Conference Room, Suite 6000, Florida Housing Finance Corporation, 227 North Bronough Street, Tallahassee, Florida, 32301-1329
- Rick Seltzer Conference Room, Suite 6000, Florida Housing Finance Corporation, 227 North Bronough Street, Tallahassee, Florida, 32301-1329
- The second Review Committee meeting will be to give scores, rank, and submit a recommendation to Florida Housing’s Board of Directors regarding the responses submitted for Florida Housing Finance Corporation’s Request for Qualifications 2014-03 for Investment Banking Services.; Thursday June 17th; 10 a.m. (Eastern); Rick Seltzer Conference Room, Suite 6000, Florida Housing Finance Corporation, 227 North Bronough Street, Tallahassee, Florida, 32301-1329
- Rick Seltzer Conference Room, Suite 6000, Florida Housing Finance Corporation, 227 North Bronough Street, Tallahassee, Florida, 32301-1329
- Department of Children and Families
- Regional Planning Councils
- South Florida Regional Planning Council
- West Florida Regional Planning Council
- General business of the Local Emergency Planning Committee including: training activities, public outreach, and officer nominations. Preceding the meeting, the Nominations Subcommittee will hold a meeting at 9:00 a.m. Additional subcommittee meetings will be held via teleconference on July 8th and 9th.; Wednesday, July 23, 2014, 10:00 a.m.; Okaloosa County Health Department, 810 E. James Lee Blvd, Crestview, Fl.
- Okaloosa County Health Department, 810 E. James Lee Blvd, Crestview, Fl.
- Department of Business and Professional Regulation
- Regulatory Council of Community Association Managers
- Other Agencies and Organizations
- Florida Sports Foundation
6. Notices of Petitions and Dispositions Regarding Declaratory Stat
- Department of Business and Professional Regulation
- Electrical Contractors' Licensing Board
- VOIPNET ASSIST, LLC; The Notice of Petition for Declaratory Statement was published in Volume 40, No. 86, of the May 2, 2014, Florida Administrative Register. The Board considered the Petition at a duly-noticed public meeting held on May 16, 2014. The Petitioner was seeking the Board’s opinion as to whether the Petitioner, a business that provides professional services to businesses, including video surveillance system design and installation, is required to have a license to perform the activities listed in its Petition.
In its’ Order, filed on June 20, 2014, the Board reviewed each service listed in the petitioner and issues the following Declaratory Statement :that for sales, design and installation of IP Video Surveillance Cameras (CCTV), - yes, at least limited energy system specialty license is required; for sales, design, and installation of IP Video Network Recorder Servers, and camera management – yes, at least a limited energy system specialty license is required; offering the option for hosted IP Video Network Recorder Servers at our collocation space – the Board had insufficient information to determine if a license is required; however, if monitoring is occurring, then a license is required; all systems are self-monitored by the client purchasing the system- no license is required; and installation and running CATS or CAT6 network cables (subcontract to licensed contractor) – yes, at least a limited energy system specialty license is required.
- Board of Cosmetology
7. Notices Regarding Bids, Proposals and Purchasing
- Other Agencies and Organizations
- Water Management Districts
- St. Johns River Water Management District
- Other Agencies and Organizations
8. Miscellaneous
- Department of Business and Professional Regulation
- Division of Alcoholic Beverages and Tobacco
- Department of Health