1. Notices of Development of Proposed Rules and Negotiated Rulemaking
- Department of Business and Professional Regulation
- Department of Corrections
- Department of Education
- Department of Business and Professional Regulation
- Board of Professional Geologists
- Water Management Districts
- St. Johns River Water Management District
- The St. Johns River Water Management District (SJRWMD) gives notice that it is initiating rulemaking to amend its rules consistent with Section 373.4131, F.S. Section 373.4131, F.S., became effective on July 1, 2012, and requires the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) in coordination with the five water management districts (WMDs) to develop statewide environmental permitting (ERP) rules. These rules are to rely primarily upon existing rules of the DEP and WMDs, but may be revised as necessary to achieve a more consistent, effective, and streamlined approach in the state’s ERP program. To implement 373.4131(1), F.S., DEP has initiated rulemaking to revise Chapter 62-330, F.A.C. Some examples of provisions that DEP has proposed to include in the proposed rulemaking for chapter 62-330 are: permitting thresholds; permit exemptions; types of permits; application and notice content and submittal procedures; conditions for issuance; and formal determinations of the landward extent of wetlands and other surface waters. As part of its rulemaking, DEP also intends to incorporate by reference documents to be known as an Applicant’s Handbook. Two volumes of the Applicant’s Handbook will apply in each WMD: (1) one volume that will include general and environmental procedures, and forms that will apply statewide; and (2) a second volume, specific to, and adopted by, the WMD that will set forth design and performance standards for stormwater quality and quantity, and include drainage basin designations and basin-specific rules within the WMD. DEP’s proposed rulemaking for Chapter 62-330 will include provisions currently addressed in SJRWMD’s Chapters 40C-1, 40C-4, 40C-40, 40C-42, and 40C-400, and will necessitate amendments to SJRWMD Chapters 40C-1, 40C-4, 40C-41, 40C-42 and 40C-44, and its existing Applicant’s Handbooks. Therefore, the purpose of this rule development is to revise SJRWMD’s rules consistent with DEP’s adoption of statewide ERP rules in chapter 62-330.
- The St. Johns River Water Management District (SJRWMD) gives notice that it is initiating rulemaking to amend its rules consistent with Section 373.4131, F.S. Section 373.4131, F.S., became effective on July 1, 2012, and requires the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) in coordination with the five water management districts (WMDs) to develop statewide environmental permitting (ERP) rules. These rules are to rely primarily upon existing rules of the DEP and WMDs, but may be revised as necessary to achieve a more consistent, effective, and streamlined approach in the state’s ERP program. To implement 373.4131(1), F.S., DEP has initiated rulemaking to revise Chapter 62-330, F.A.C. Some examples of provisions that DEP has proposed to include in the proposed rulemaking for chapter 62-330 are: permitting thresholds; permit exemptions; types of permits; application and notice content and submittal procedures; conditions for issuance; and formal determinations of the landward extent of wetlands and other surface waters. As part of its rulemaking, DEP also intends to incorporate by reference documents to be known as an Applicant’s Handbook. Two volumes of the Applicant’s Handbook will apply in each WMD: (1) one volume that will include general and environmental procedures, and forms that will apply statewide; and (2) a second volume, specific to, and adopted by, the WMD that will set forth design and performance standards for stormwater quality and quantity, and include drainage basin designations and basin-specific rules within the WMD. DEP’s proposed rulemaking for Chapter 62-330 will include provisions currently addressed in SJRWMD’s Chapters 40C-1, 40C-4, 40C-40, 40C-42, and 40C-400, and will necessitate amendments to SJRWMD Chapters 40C-1, 40C-4, 40C-41, 40C-42 and 40C-44, and its existing Applicant’s Handbooks. Therefore, the purpose of this rule development is to revise SJRWMD’s rules consistent with DEP’s adoption of statewide ERP rules in chapter 62-330.
- The St. Johns River Water Management District (SJRWMD) gives notice that it is initiating rulemaking to amend its rules consistent with Section 373.4131, F.S. Section 373.4131, F.S., became effective on July 1, 2012, and requires the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) in coordination with the five water management districts (WMDs) to develop statewide environmental permitting (ERP) rules. These rules are to rely primarily upon existing rules of the DEP and WMDs, but may be revised as necessary to achieve a more consistent, effective, and streamlined approach in the state’s ERP program. To implement 373.4131(1), F.S., DEP has initiated rulemaking to revise Chapter 62-330, F.A.C. Some examples of provisions that DEP has proposed to include in the proposed rulemaking for chapter 62-330 are: permitting thresholds; permit exemptions; types of permits; application and notice content and submittal procedures; conditions for issuance; and formal determinations of the landward extent of wetlands and other surface waters. As part of its rulemaking, DEP also intends to incorporate by reference documents to be known as an Applicant’s Handbook. Two volumes of the Applicant’s Handbook will apply in each WMD: (1) one volume that will include general and environmental procedures, and forms that will apply statewide; and (2) a second volume, specific to, and adopted by, the WMD that will set forth design and performance standards for stormwater quality and quantity, and include drainage basin designations and basin-specific rules within the WMD. DEP’s proposed rulemaking for Chapter 62-330 will include provisions currently addressed in SJRWMD’s Chapters 40C-1, 40C-4, 40C-40, 40C-42, and 40C-400, and will necessitate amendments to SJRWMD Chapters 40C-1, 40C-4, 40C-41, 40C-42 and 40C-44, and its existing Applicant’s Handbooks. Therefore, the purpose of this rule development is to revise SJRWMD’s rules consistent with DEP’s adoption of statewide ERP rules in chapter 62-330.
- The St. Johns River Water Management District (SJRWMD) gives notice that it is initiating rulemaking to amend its rules consistent with Section 373.4131, F.S. Section 373.4131, F.S., became effective on July 1, 2012, and requires the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) in coordination with the five water management districts (WMDs) to develop statewide environmental permitting (ERP) rules. These rules are to rely primarily upon existing rules of the DEP and WMDs, but may be revised as necessary to achieve a more consistent, effective, and streamlined approach in the state’s ERP program. To implement 373.4131(1), F.S., DEP has initiated rulemaking to revise Chapter 62-330, F.A.C. Some examples of provisions that DEP has proposed to include in the proposed rulemaking for chapter 62-330 are: permitting thresholds; permit exemptions; types of permits; application and notice content and submittal procedures; conditions for issuance; and formal determinations of the landward extent of wetlands and other surface waters. As part of its rulemaking, DEP also intends to incorporate by reference documents to be known as an Applicant’s Handbook. Two volumes of the Applicant’s Handbook will apply in each WMD: (1) one volume that will include general and environmental procedures, and forms that will apply statewide; and (2) a second volume, specific to, and adopted by, the WMD that will set forth design and performance standards for stormwater quality and quantity, and include drainage basin designations and basin-specific rules within the WMD. DEP’s proposed rulemaking for Chapter 62-330 will include provisions currently addressed in SJRWMD’s Chapters 40C-1, 40C-4, 40C-40, 40C-42, and 40C-400, and will necessitate amendments to SJRWMD Chapters 40C-1, 40C-4, 40C-41, 40C-42 and 40C-44, and its existing Applicant’s Handbooks. Therefore, the purpose of this rule development is to revise SJRWMD’s rules consistent with DEP’s adoption of statewide ERP rules in chapter 62-330.
- The St. Johns River Water Management District (SJRWMD) gives notice that it is initiating rulemaking to amend its rules consistent with Section 373.4131, F.S. Section 373.4131, F.S., became effective on July 1, 2012, and requires the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) in coordination with the five water management districts (WMDs) to develop statewide environmental permitting (ERP) rules. These rules are to rely primarily upon existing rules of the DEP and WMDs, but may be revised as necessary to achieve a more consistent, effective, and streamlined approach in the state’s ERP program. To implement 373.4131(1), F.S., DEP has initiated rulemaking to revise Chapter 62-330, F.A.C. Some examples of provisions that DEP has proposed to include in the proposed rulemaking for chapter 62-330 are: permitting thresholds; permit exemptions; types of permits; application and notice content and submittal procedures; conditions for issuance; and formal determinations of the landward extent of wetlands and other surface waters. As part of its rulemaking, DEP also intends to incorporate by reference documents to be known as an Applicant’s Handbook. Two volumes of the Applicant’s Handbook will apply in each WMD: (1) one volume that will include general and environmental procedures, and forms that will apply statewide; and (2) a second volume, specific to, and adopted by, the WMD that will set forth design and performance standards for stormwater quality and quantity, and include drainage basin designations and basin-specific rules within the WMD. DEP’s proposed rulemaking for Chapter 62-330 will include provisions currently addressed in SJRWMD’s Chapters 40C-1, 40C-4, 40C-40, 40C-42, and 40C-400, and will necessitate amendments to SJRWMD Chapters 40C-1, 40C-4, 40C-41, 40C-42 and 40C-44, and its existing Applicant’s Handbooks. Therefore, the purpose of this rule development is to revise SJRWMD’s rules consistent with DEP’s adoption of statewide ERP rules in chapter 62-330.
- Department of Juvenile Justice
- Department of Health
- Division of Family Health Services
- Department of Environmental Protection
- Beaches and Coastal Systems
2. Proposed Rules
- Department of Citrus
- Department of Business and Professional Regulation
- Florida Real Estate Commission
- Department of Citrus
- Water Management Districts
- Southwest Florida Water Management District
- Department of Business and Professional Regulation
- Division of Florida Condominiums, Timeshares and Mobile Homes
- Department of Corrections
- Department of Citrus
- Department of Financial Services
- Division of Accounting and Auditing
- Department of Business and Professional Regulation
- Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission
- Freshwater Fish and Wildlife
- Department of Business and Professional Regulation
- Division of Hotels and Restaurants
- Board of Professional Geologists
- Department of Health
- Division of Family Health Services
3. Notices of Changes, Corrections and Withdrawals
- Department of Business and Professional Regulation
- Regional Planning Councils
- East Central Florida Regional Planning Council
- Department of Financial Services
- FSC - Financial Institution Regulation
- Securities
- Computation of Number of Purchasers for Purposes of Section 517.061(11), F.S, General Solicitation or General Advertising in Connection with an Offering Exempted Under Section 517.061(11), F.S, Exemption/Mobile Home Parks/Limited Purpose Stock Offering
- Application for Registration as a Dealer, Issuer/Dealer, or Investment Adviser, Registration of Issuer/Dealers, Principals and Branch Offices, Termination of Registration as Dealer, Investment Adviser, Branch Office, Principal or Agent
- Submission of Sales Reports
- Filing - Notification Registration Including Shelf Filings
- Finance
- Water Management Districts
- St. Johns River Water Management District
- Department of Financial Services
- OIR – Insurance Regulation
- Agency for Health Care Administration
4. Petitions and Dispositions Regarding Rule Variance or Waiver
- Department of Business and Professional Regulation
- Division of Hotels and Restaurants
- Department of Community Affairs
- Division of Emergency Management
- State Board of Administration
- Department of Business and Professional Regulation
- Division of Hotels and Restaurants
- an Emergency Variance for Subparagraph 3-305.11(A)(2), 2001 FDA Food Code, Paragraph 3-305.14, 2001 FDA Food Code, Paragraph 6-202.15, 2001 FDA Food Code, Paragraph 6-202.16, 2001 FDA Food Code, Paragraph 61C-4.010(1), Florida Administrative Code, and Paragraph 61C-4.010(6), Florida Administrative Code from Big Daddy G Foods located in Orlando. The above referenced F.A.C. addresses the requirement for proper handling and dispensing of food. They are requesting to dispense bulk potentially hazardous foods other than frankfurters from an open air mobile food dispensing vehicle.
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 on or before 5:00 p.m.
- Department of Health
- Board of Medicine
- Withdrawn
- that on August 9, 2012, an Order was filed on the Petition for Waiver. The Petition for Waiver was filed on behalf of Joseph J. Karimpil, M.D. on July 2, 2012, seeking a waiver from Rule 64B8-4.009, F.A.C., with regard to the requirement for submission of documentation of medical education directly from Petitioner’s medical school. The Notice was published in Volume 38, No. 29, of the Florida Administrative Weekly, on July 20, 2012. The Board, at its meeting held on August 3, 2012 voted to grant the Petition for Waiver finding that the Petitioner demonstrated a substantial hardship; that application of the rule would violate the principles of fairness; and that he has met the purpose of the underlying statute.
- that on August 9, 2012, an Order was filed on the Petition for Waiver. The Petition for Waiver was filed on by Gholam Ali Peyman, M.D. on June 6, 2012, seeking a waiver from Rule 64B8-4.009, F.A.C., with regard to the requirement for submission of documentation of medical education and transcriptsdirectly from Petitioner’s medical school. The Notice was published in Volume 38, No. 25, of the Florida Administrative Weekly, on June 22, 2012. The Board, at its meeting held on August 3, 2012 voted to grant the Petition for Waiver finding that the Petitioner demonstrated a substantial hardship; that application of the rule would violate the principles of fairness; and that he has met the purpose of the underlying statute.
- that on August 9, 2012, an Order was filed on the Petition for Waiver. The Petition for Waiver was filed by Marc L. Pollack, M.D., on May 8, 2012, seeking a waiver from Rule 64B8-4.009, F.A.C., with regard to the requirement for submission of documentation of medical education directly from Petitioner’s medical school. The Notice was published in Volume 38, No. 20, of the Florida Administrative Weekly, on May 18, 2012. The Board, at its meeting held on August 3, 2012 voted to grant the Petition for Waiver finding that the Petitioner demonstrated a substantial hardship; that application of the rule would violate the principles of fairness; and that he has met the purpose of the underlying statute.
- that on August 9, 2012, an Order was filed on the Petition for Waiver. The Petition for Waiver was filed on behalf of Asok Kumar Sinha, M.D., on May 16, 2012, seeking a waiver from Rule 64B8-4.009, F.A.C., with regard to the requirement for submission of documentation of medical education directly from Petitioner’s medical school. The Notice was published in Volume 38, No. 22, of the Florida Administrative Weekly, on June 1, 2012. The Board, at its meeting held on August 3, 2012 voted to grant the Petition for Waiver finding that the Petitioner demonstrated a substantial hardship; that application of the rule would violate the principles of fairness; and that he has met the purpose of the underlying statute.
- that on August 9, 2012, an Order was filed on the Petition for Waiver. The Petition for Waiver was filed on behalf of Sajidkhan S. Pathan, M.D., on May 17, 2012, seeking a waiver from Rule 64B8-4.018, F.A.C., with regard to the requirement that the core clerkship rotation be completed at a hospital which at the time had a residency program accredited by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education. The Notice was published in Volume 38, No. 22, of the Florida Administrative Weekly, on June 1, 2012. The Board, at its meeting held on August 3, 2012 voted to grant the Petition for Waiver finding that the Petitioner demonstrated a substantial hardship; that application of the rule would violate the principles of fairness; and that he has met the purpose of the underlying statute.
- Department of Business and Professional Regulation
- Division of Hotels and Restaurants
- : On August 10, 2012, the Department issued a Final Order that was in response to a Petition for Variance from Plaza 300 Associates LLC, filed April 18, 2012 and advertised in Vol. 38 No. 18 of the Florida Administrative Weekly. No comments were received in response to the petition. The Final Order on the Petition for Variance denies the Petitioner a variance from Rule 3.11.3, 3.3.2, and 2.7.4 ASME A17.3, 1996 edition, as adopted by 61C-5.001(1), Florida Administrative Code that requires upgrading the elevators for firefighters’ emergency operations, platform guards (aprons), and door restrictors because Petitioner states that door restrictors and car aprons would trigger additional upgrades, which is not true. Petitioner has not demonstrated that the purpose of the statute underlying the rule will be met or that Petitioner would suffer a substantial hardship if required to comply with this rule (VW2012-119).
- Board of Accountancy
- Water Management Districts
- South Florida Water Management District
- On August 9, 2012, the District's Governing Board issued SFWMD Order No. 2012-085-DAO-ROW to Toras Chaim Development Corp. (Application No. 12-0628-3). The petition for waiver was received by the District on June 28, 2012. Notice of receipt of the petition requesting the waiver was published in the Florida Administrative Weekly, Vol. 38, No. 29, on July 20, 2012. No public comment was received. This Order provides a waiver of the District's criteria to allow the existing fencing, trees, concrete pad with dumpster, irrigation pump, asphalt paving and wrought iron gate with bollards to remain within the north right of way of C-9 at 1025 NE Miami Gardens Drive, North Miami Beach; Sections 5 & 6, Township 52 South, Range 42 East, Miami-Dade County. Specifically, the Order grants a waiver from Rule 40E-6.221(2)(j), Fla. Admin. Code, and the Basis of Review for Use or Occupancy of the Works or Lands of the District, incorporated by reference in Rule 40E-6.091(1), Fla. Admin. Code, which governs the placement of permanent and/or semi-permanent above-ground structures within 40 feet of the top of canal bank within works or lands of the District. Generally, the Order sets forth the basis of the Governing Board decision to grant the waiver as follows: 1) the facilities will not significantly interfere with the District's current ability to perform necessary construction, alteration, operation, and routine maintenance activities; and 2) the Order granting a waiver from the subject rule is based upon a substantial hardship.
- Department of Business and Professional Regulation
- Division of Hotels and Restaurants
- Department of Law Enforcement
- Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission
- that on August 9, 2012, the Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission has issued an order.
On July 26, 2012, the Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission, received a petition for a permanent waiver of Rule 11B-27.00213(4)(b), F.A.C., by the Florida Department of Corrections on behalf of three officers. Rule 11B-27.00213(4)(b), F.A.C., requires officers on a Temporary Employment Authorization to have a four year break in service if they separate from employment while in good standing. Notice of receipt of the petition was published in the Florida Administrative Weekly Volume 38, Number 32, on August 10, 2012.
On August 9, 2012, at its regularly scheduled business agenda meeting held in Ponte Vedra Beach, FL, the Commission found that the Petitioner’s situation is unique. The Petitioner demonstrated that the strict application of the Commission's rules in this case would violate the principles of fairness. The Petitioner’s TEA officers had, in fact, complied with all aspects of Rule 11B-27.00213(4)(b), F.A.C., and Section 943.131(1), F.S. The TEA officers were involuntarily separated from employment with the Petitioner while in good standing because of the Petitioner's budgetary issues. The Commission found that the purposes of the underlying statute, Section 943.131(1), F.S., to ensure that TEA officers do not voluntarily separate from TEA employment while in good standing merely to pursue a more attractive TEA elsewhere, will be met by granting this waiver request. The Commission granted the Petitioner's waiver permanently for the June 3, 2011, separation. The TEA officers may obtain another TEA without waiting four years from June 3, 2011, if they comply with all other requirements for becoming TEA trainees. A similar petition for waiver of Rule 11B-27.00213(4)(b), F.A.C., was granted by the Commission for 190 DoC TEA trainees in June of 2011. The three trainees who are the subject of this petition were inadvertently omitted from the list of TEA trainees submitted by DoC for the 2011 waiver request.
- that on August 9, 2012, the Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission has issued an order. On July 31, 2012, the Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission, received a petition for a permanent waiver of Rule 11B-27.002(4), F.A.C., by the Rockledge Police Department on behalf of Nichole Parrish. Rule 11B-27.002(4), F.A.C., requires officers to become employed within four years of beginning basic recruit training. Notice of receipt of the petition was published in the Florida Administrative Weekly Volume 38, Number 32, on August 10, 2012.
On August 9, 2012, at its regularly scheduled business agenda meeting held in Ponte Vedra Beach, FL, the Commission found that the Petitioner’s situation is unique. The Petitioner demonstrated that the strict application of the Commission's rules in this case would violate the principles of fairness. The Petitioner was in the process of completing the hiring of Ms. Parrish when Ms. Parrish became subject to the restriction of Rule 11B-27.002(4), F.A.C. The Commission found that the purposes of the underlying statute, Section 943.1395(1), F.S., to ensure that officers meet strict qualification criteria and minimum training requirements, is being addressed in an alternative method by granting this rule waiver. The Commission granted the Petitioner's waiver permanently for the completion of hiring protocols. The Commission granted a similar request on behalf of Brian Call and Pasco County Sheriff’s Office at the August, 2007, Commission meeting in case number VAR-2007-24. In that case, as in this case, the agency had begun the hiring process prior to the expiry of the employee’s four years. Likewise, in VAR-2007-24, the employment was not completed prior to the expiry of the four years through no fault of the officer.
- Department of Business and Professional Regulation
- Division of Hotels and Restaurants
- On August 10, 2012 the Division issued an order. The Final Order was in response to a Petition for a Variance from Hyatt Place, filed July 2, 2012, and advertised in Vol. 38, No. 29, of the Florida Administrative Weekly. No comments were received in response to the petition. The Final Order on the Petition for Variance grants the Petitioner a variance from Rule 2.18.5.1, 2.20.4, and 8.11.2.1.3(cc)1&3 ASME A17.1b, 2009 edition, as adopted by Rule 61C-5.001(1) Florida Administrative Code that require that suspension and governor ropes be no less than 9.5 mm to allow the installation of approed 6mm governor ropes and 8 mm hoist ropes because the Petitioner has demonstrated that the purpose of the statute underlying the rule will be met and that Petitioner would suffer a substantial hardship if required to comply with this rule (VW2012-212).
- On July 18, 2012, the Division of Hotels and Restaurants received a Petition for an Emergency Variance for Paragraph 61C-4.010(7) Florida Administrative Code and Paragraph 61C-4.010(6), Florida Administrative Code from Divine Nutrition located in Daytona Beach Shores. 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 an adjacent establishment for use by customers only.
The Petition for this variance was published in Vol. 38/31 on August 03, 2012. The Order for this Petition was signed on August 09, 2012 and 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 the bathrooms located within Heavenly Fitness are maintained in a clean and sanitary manner and are provided with cold running water under pressure, soap, approved hand drying devices, and are available during all hours of operation. The Petitioner shall also ensure directional signage is installed within or outside the establishment clearly stating the location of the bathrooms. If the ownership of Heavenly Fitness changes, an updated signed agreement for use of the bathroom facilities is required immediately.
- an Emergency Variance for Paragraph 4-301.11, 2001 FDA Food Code and Paragraph 61C-4.010(5), Florida Administrative Code from Dunkin' Donuts located in Fort Myers. The above referenced F.A.C. addresses the requirements that each establishment have facilities to maintain potentially hazardous food at proper temperature and that food must be properly stored in a licensed establishment. They are requesting to share cold holding facilities and food storage areas located within another permitted establishment.
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 on or before 5:00 p.m.
- Agency for Health Care Administration
- Medicaid
- Notice of Variances and Waivers
AGENCY FOR HEALTH CARE ADMINISTRATION
Medicaid Services
Rule 59G-4.250, Prescribed Drug Services
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on August 13, 2012, the Agency for Health Care Administration (“AHCA”) issued a Final Order Denying Petition for Variance from Rule 59G-4.250, Florida Administrative Code. The Final Order was entered in response to the Petitioner’s document entitled, “Petition for Variance from or Waiver of Rule 59G-4.250, F.A.C,” which was treated as a Petition for Variance from Rule 59G-4.250, Florida Administrative Code (the “Petition”). On May 14, 2012, AHCA received the Petition from Walgreen Co. Walgreen Co. seeks variance or waiver from the current version of Rule 59G-4.250, Florida Administrative Code (amended June 19, 2012), as well as the previous version (amended November 3, 2008) of the rule.
Rule 59G-4.250, Florida Administrative Code, entitled Prescribed Drug Services, requires that all participating prescribed drug services providers enrolled in the Medicaid program must be in compliance with the provisions of the Florida Medicaid Prescribed Drug Services Coverage, Limitations, and Reimbursement Handbook (Handbook), updated May 2008 and June 2012. Walgreen Co. seeks to preserve the enrollment of certain newly acquired specialty pharmacies in the Florida Medicaid program that have not yet received their Drug Enforcement Administration (“DEA”) registrations and allow certain other community pharmacies to enroll pending their receipt of their DEA registrations. Walgreen Co. seeks a variance or waiver from the portion of the Handbook which lists DEA registration as one of the items needed for enrollment as a prescribed drug services provider. The Notice of the Petition was published in the Florida Administrative Weekly on June 8, 2012.
On August 13, 2012, AHCA issued a Final Order denying the Petition. AHCA determined that the Petition failed to provide facts that constitute competent, substantial evidence, pursuant to section 120.542, Florida Statues, to support a variance or waiver of Rule 59G-4.250, Florida Administrative Code. A copy of the Final Order may be obtained by writing to: Richard Shoop, Agency Clerk, Agency for Health Care Administration, 2727 Mahan Drive, Building 3, Mail Station 3, Tallahassee, Florida 32308.
- Department of Law Enforcement
- Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission
- that on June 26, 2012, the Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission, received a petition for a permanent waiver of Rule 11B-35.0024(2)(b), F.A.C., from Manatee Technical Institute Law Enforcement Academy. Rule 11B-35.0024(2)(b), F.A.C., requires students taking the Vehicle Operation Instructor Course to pass the course without remediation. Five students from the March 31, 2008, through April 4, 2008, Vehicle Operations Instructor course at Manatee Technical Institute Law Enforcement Academy were remediated. The petition supports the requested waiver by stating that the students would suffer a substantial hardship, as would the many students that these five have trained, by having their training nullified. The petition further states that such an outcome would violate principles of fairness.
Notice of receipt of the petition was published in the Florida Administrative Weekly Volume 38, Number 27, July 6, 2012.
On August 9, 2012, pursuant to notice, at a meeting held in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida, the Commission found that the Petitioner’s situation is unique. The Petitioner demonstrated that the strict application of the Commission's rules in this case would violate the principles of fairness. These five student instructors relied upon misinformation and remediated portions of their proficiencies. The student instructors were then permitted to graduate and instruct other officers in Vehicle Operations. After careful consideration of the facts in this matter, the Commission issued an order granting the Petitioner's waiver.
- that on June 26, 2012, the Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission, received a petition for a permanent waiver of Rule 11B-18.005, F.A.C., from State Regional Law Enforcement Training Council XV. Rule 11B-18.005, F.A.C., requires the Region XV Training Council to have members from agencies which no longer have law enforcement functions, or which no longer exist. The petition supports the requested waiver by stating that the agencies which no longer have law enforcement functions or which no longer exist should be permanently removed from the council and the Supreme Court Marshal’s Office should be added, because that office performs law enforcement functions.
Petitioner states that the council will suffer a substantial hardship the waiver is not granted, because it has members which no longer engage in law enforcement duties and which no longer exist. These members are voting members without which the council cannot conduct its business. The council further states that it would also violate principles of fairness to exclude the Supreme Court Marshal’s Office from representations on the council.
Notice of receipt of the petition was published in the Florida Administrative Weekly Volume 38, Number 27, July 6, 2012.
On August 9, 2012, pursuant to notice, at a meeting held in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida, the Commission found that the Petitioner’s situation is unique. The Petitioner demonstrated that the strict application of the Commission's rules in this case would violate the principles of fairness. The composition of the State Regional Law Enforcement Training Council XV must be amended so that the Council can conduct needed business. After careful consideration of the facts in this matter, the Commission issued an order granting the Petitioner's waiver.
- Department of Health
- Board of Psychology
- Board of Physical Therapy Practice
- Department of Business and Professional Regulation
- Division of Hotels and Restaurants
- Department of Environmental Protection
5. Notices of Meetings, Workshops and Public Hearings
- Regional Planning Councils
- Northeast Florida Regional Planning Council
- Regular Quarterly Meeting; Tuesday, September 11, 2012 at 10:00 am; Flagler County Government Services Building, Building #2, 1769 East Moody Boulevard, Bunnell, Florida 32110
- Flagler County Government Services Building, Building #2, 1769 East Moody Boulevard, Bunnell, Florida 32110
- Department of State
- Division of Historical Resources
- To conduct an annual meeting to make new board members and board president recommendations to the Secretary of State and to elect the executive committee, followed by a regular meeting to conduct the business of the organization.; September 12, 2012, 1:30 p.m. to Conclusion; Dade City Business Center, Jordon Room, 14950 U.S. Highway 301, Dade City, Florida 33523
- Dade City Business Center, Jordon Room, 14950 U.S. Highway 301, Dade City, Florida 33523
- Department of Health
- Other Agencies and Organizations
- Southwood Shared Resource Center
- SSRC Technical Workgroup Review of potential SSRC Legislative Budget Request.; Friday, August 31, 2012 9:30 a.m.; SSRC Administrative Offices, 2002 Old St. Augustine Road, Tallahassee, FL - Building C, Conference Room 103.
- SSRC Administrative Offices, 2002 Old St. Augustine Road, Tallahassee, FL - Building C, Conference Room 103.
- Department of Business and Professional Regulation
- Department of Legal Affairs
- Departmental
- Women's Hall of Fame Committee.; Wednesday, September 5, 2012, 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 Noon; Please Call: (850)414-3300, for instructions on participation.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.
- Please Call: (850)414-3300, for instructions on participation.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.
- Finance & Budget Committee.
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.; Thursday, November 8, 2012, 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.; Please Call: (850)414-3300, for instructions on participation
- Please Call: (850)414-3300, for instructions on participation
- Department of Education
- Other Agencies and Organizations
- Orange County Research and Development Authority
- Florida Commission on Offender Review
- Departmental
- Regularly scheduled meeting for all Parole, Conditional Release, Conditional Medical Release, Addiction Recovery, Control Release and all other Commission business.
; Wednesday, September 12, 2012; September 19, 2012; and September 26, 2012 at 8:30 a.m.
NOTE: If not completed, meeting will continue on Thursday, September 13, 2012; September 20, 2012; and September 27, 2012 at 8:30 a.m.; Florida Parole Commission, 4070 Esplanade Way, Tallahassee, FL 32399-2450
- Florida Parole Commission, 4070 Esplanade Way, Tallahassee, FL 32399-2450
- Other Agencies and Organizations
- Disability Rights Florida
- Disability Rights Florida, Florida's Protection & Advocacy Programs Quarterly/Joint Meeting of the Board of Directors/PAIMI Advisory Council & Members; Friday, September 21, 2012, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; Embassy Suites Orlando Airport, 5835 T.G. Lee Boulevard, Orlando, Florida 32822 (888) 729-8880
- Embassy Suites Orlando Airport, 5835 T.G. Lee Boulevard, Orlando, Florida 32822 (888) 729-8880
- Board of Trustees of The Internal Improvement Trust Fund
- Departmental
- The purpose is to receive public comment on the draft for the Wekiva River Aquatic Preserve Management Plan, which includes 20 miles of the St. Johns River designated as part of the aquatic preserve.
A copy of the draft plan will be available for viewing starting September 4, 2012 at www.dep.state.fl.us/coastal/. The Wekiva River Aquatic Preserve Advisory Committee will be participating.; Monday, October 1, 2012, 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.; Markham Woods Church, 505 Markham Woods Rd., Longwood, FL 32779
- Markham Woods Church, 505 Markham Woods Rd., Longwood, FL 32779
- The purpose is to receive public comment on the draft for the Wekiva River Aquatic Preserve Management Plan, which includes 20 miles of the St. Johns River designated as part of the aquatic preserve.
A copy of the draft plan will be available for viewing starting September 4, 2012 at www.dep.state.fl.us/coastal. The Wekiva River Aquatic Preserve Advisory Committee will be participating.; Tuesday, October 2, 2012, 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.; Volusia County Administration Building, 123 W. Indiana Ave., Deland, FL 32720
- Volusia County Administration Building, 123 W. Indiana Ave., Deland, FL 32720
- The purpose is for the members of the Wekiva River Aquatic Preserve Advisory Committee to discuss the revision of the draft Wekiva River Aquatic Preserve Management Plan, which includes 20 miles of the St. Johns River designated as part of the aquatic preserve.; Wednesday, October 3, 2012, 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.; Markham Woods Church, 505 Markham Woods Rd., Longwood, FL 32779
- Markham Woods Church, 505 Markham Woods Rd., Longwood, FL 32779
- Commission on Ethics
- Department of Elder Affairs
- Other Agencies and Organizations
- Pasco-Pinellas Area Agency on Aging
- Notice of Meeting
Selection Team Meetings
The Area Agency on Aging of Pasco-Pinellas, Inc. (AAAPP) for Planning and Service Area 5 will conduct Selection Team Meetings at 1 pm on August 29th, 10 am on September 13th, and 11:30 am on September 17th, 2012 to review proposals and make recommendations for the selection of the providers of Older Americans Act Services in Pasco and Pinellas counties.
All meetings will be held by teleconference or at the AAAPP Office, 9887 4th Street North, Suite 100, St. Petersburg, FL. For additional information, please call Jason Martino at 727-570-9696, ext. 272.
; Wednesday August 29, 2012 at 10:00 a.m.; 9887 4th Street North, St. Petersburg, FL
- 9887 4th Street North, St. Petersburg, FL
- Agency for Health Care Administration
- Administration Commission
- Departmental
- This meeting is a regularly scheduled Cabinet meeting. The Administration Commission will consider repeal of Rule Chapter 28-103, Rulemaking, and associated rules and to file for rule adoption if no member of the public timely requests a rule hearing. The rules within Chapter 28-103 are unnecessary as they are a restatement of statutory language.; September 18, 2012, Tuesday, 9:00 AM; Cabinet Meeting Room, Room LL03, The Capitol, Tallahassee, FL
- Cabinet Meeting Room, Room LL03, The Capitol, Tallahassee, FL
- This meeting is a regularly scheduled Cabinet meeting. The Administration Commission will consider authorizing publishing of notices of proposed rule amendment for listed rules and to file for rule adoption if no member of the public timely requests a rule hearing.; September 18, 2012, Tuesday, 9:00 AM; Cabinet Meeting Room, Room LL03, The Capitol, Tallahassee, FL
- Cabinet Meeting Room, Room LL03, The Capitol, Tallahassee, FL
- This meeting is a regularly scheduled Cabinet meeting. The Administration Commission will consider authorizing publishing of a notice of proposed rule amendment for 28-101.001, Statement of Agency Organization and Operation, and to file for rule adoption if no member of the public timely requests a rule hearing.; September 18, 2012, Tuesday, 9:00 AM; Cabinet Meeting Room, Room LL03, The Capitol, Tallahassee, FL
- Cabinet Meeting Room, Room LL03, The Capitol, Tallahassee, FL
- This meeting is a regularly scheduled Cabinet meeting. The Administration Commission will consider authorizing publishing of notices of proposed rule amendment for listed rules and to file for rule adoption if no member of the public timely requests a rule hearing.; September 18, 2012, Tuesday, 9:00 AM; Cabinet Meeting Room, Room LL03, The Capitol, Tallahassee, FL
- Cabinet Meeting Room, Room LL03, The Capitol, Tallahassee, FL
- This meeting is a regularly scheduled Cabinet meeting. The Administration Commission will consider authorizing publishing of notices of proposed rule amendment for listed rules and to file for rule adoption if no member of the public timely requests a rule hearing.; September 18, 2012, Tuesday, 9:00 AM; Cabinet Meeting Room, Room LL03, The Capitol, Tallahassee, FL
- Cabinet Meeting Room, Room LL03, The Capitol, Tallahassee, FL
- This meeting is a regularly scheduled Cabinet meeting. The Administration Commission will consider authorizing publishing of notices of proposed rule amendment for listed rules and to file for rule adoption if no member of the public timely requests a rule hearing.; September 18, 2012, Tuesday, 9:00 AM; Cabinet Meeting Room, Room LL03, The Capitol, Tallahassee, FL
- Cabinet Meeting Room, Room LL03, The Capitol, Tallahassee, FL
- This meeting is a regularly scheduled Cabinet meeting. The Administration Commission will consider authorizing publishing of a notice of proposed rule amendment for 28-108.001, Petition for Exception to Uniform Rules of Procedure, and to file for rule adoption if no member of the public timely requests a rule hearing.; September 18, 2012, Tuesday, 9:00 AM; Cabinet Meeting Room, Room LL03, The Capitol, Tallahassee, FL
- Cabinet Meeting Room, Room LL03, The Capitol, Tallahassee, FL
- This meeting is a regularly scheduled Cabinet meeting. The Administration Commission will consider authorizing publishing of notices of proposed rule amendment for listed rules and to file for rule adoption if no member of the public timely requests a rule hearing.; September 18, 2012, Tuesday, 9:00 AM; Cabinet Meeting Room, Room LL03, The Capitol, Tallahassee, FL
- Cabinet Meeting Room, Room LL03, The Capitol, Tallahassee, FL
- This meeting is a regularly scheduled Cabinet meeting. The Administration Commission will consider authorizing publishing of a notice of proposed rule amendment for 28-110.004, Formal Written Protest, and to file for rule adoption if no member of the public timely requests a rule hearing.; September 18, 2012, Tuesday, 9:00 AM; Cabinet Meeting Room, Room LL03, The Capitol, Tallahassee, FL
- Cabinet Meeting Room, Room LL03, The Capitol, Tallahassee, FL
- This meeting is a regularly scheduled Cabinet meeting. The Administration Commission will consider authorizing publishing of a notice of proposed rule amendment for 28-112.001, Petition for Exception to Uniform Rules Relating to State Employment, and to file for rule adoption if no member of the public timely requests a rule hearing.; September 18, 2012, Tuesday, 9:00 AM; Cabinet Meeting Room, Room LL03, The Capitol, Tallahassee, FL
- Cabinet Meeting Room, Room LL03, The Capitol, Tallahassee, FL
- Department of Children and Families
- Family Safety and Preservation Program
- The Florida Department of Children and Families has embarked upon a major reengineering project that will change the culture of the organization and redesign the way the Department and its community providers and stakeholders operate under a shared and common vision of integration and collaboration. Secretary David Wilkins has formed the Child Protection Transformation Board, made up of skilled experts in the Florida child welfare community to help advise and guide the Department throughout this transformation process. The end result will be to enhance child safety, well-being and permanency, by fostering positive assets in Florida children and building a collaborative bridge to strong families and communities.
; Wednesday, September 5, 2012, 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.; Where: JW Marriott Grande Lakes, 4040 Central Florida Parkway, Orlando
Conference Call Number: 1-888-670-3525, Conference Code: 2151969189
- Where: JW Marriott Grande Lakes, 4040 Central Florida Parkway, Orlando
Conference Call Number: 1-888-670-3525, Conference Code: 2151969189
- Other Agencies and Organizations
- Florida Workers' Compensation Joint Underwriting Association, Inc
- Agenda topics may include a 2011 overview with Q&A; approval of minutes; legislative update; ethics & sunshine matters; election of vice chair & officers; operations & financial reports; and committee reports on the agency authorization process; Agency Producer Agreement; agency producer termination, suspension or revocation; agency producer fees; report on Agency Producer activities; investment marketplace overview; investment portfolio review; Investment Policy & investing guidelines; executive compensation plan matters; Audit Committee Charter procedures checklist; financial auditor engagement; preliminary 2013 business plan & forecast; Travelers’ service provider audit results; policy administration/managed care services engagement; IT audit results; IT auditor engagement; disaster recovery matters; banking matters; 2013 reinsurance program goals & market strategy; commutation matters; reinsurance broker engagement; review of rates, rating plans & policy forms and associated matters to include application forms; actuarial services engagement; and the loss sensitive rating plan.; September 12, 2012, beginning at 10:00 a.m.; FWCJUA Office, located at 6003 Honore Avenue, Suite 204, Sarasota, FL 34238.
- FWCJUA Office, located at 6003 Honore Avenue, Suite 204, Sarasota, FL 34238.
- Regional Planning Councils
- East Central Florida Regional Planning Council
- Department of Community Affairs
- Division of Emergency Management
- Other Agencies and Organizations
- Citizens Property Insurance Corporation
- Department of Financial Services
- Division of Treasury
- This is a quarterly meeting of the Chief Financial Officer's Treasury Investment Committee pursuant to Section 17.575, Florida Statutes. The purpose of the meeting is to provide an overview of Treasury operations and performance.; Thursday, September 13, 2012, 1:30pm; 1801 Hermitage Boulevard, Room 440C, Tallahassee, Florida 32308
- 1801 Hermitage Boulevard, Room 440C, Tallahassee, Florida 32308
- Other Agencies and Organizations
- St. Lucie Transportation Planning Organization (TPO)
- Regular meeting of the St. Lucie Local Coordinating Board for the Transportation Disadvantaged (LCB); Wednesday, September 12, 2012, 2:00 PM; St. Lucie BOCC Chambers, St. Lucie County Administration Building, 2300 Virginia Avenue, Fort Pierce, Florida
- St. Lucie BOCC Chambers, St. Lucie County Administration Building, 2300 Virginia Avenue, Fort Pierce, Florida
- Water Management Districts
- South Florida Water Management District
- Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission
- Vessel Registration and Boating Safety
- The Evaluation Committee for the Boating Infrastructure Grant (BIG) Program will meet to score applications received by the Commission to be submitted for consideration to the US Fish and Wildlife Service for fiscal year 2013. This evaluation will not constitute a final award. The US Fish and Wildlife Service expect to announce final awards around March 2013.
; August 30, 2012, 1:00 - 5:00 p.m.; Bryant Building, Room 272, 620 South Meridian Street, Tallahassee, Florida
- Bryant Building, Room 272, 620 South Meridian Street, Tallahassee, Florida
- Other Agencies and Organizations
- Florida Birth-Related Neurological Injury Compensation Association
- Florida Independent Living Council
- To conduct the regular business of the council.
COMMITTEE AND TASK FORCE MEETINGS: Please note that committees and task forces of the Florida Independent Living Council will meet at various times throughout the year to carry out the work of the council; the meeting dates and times will be posted at the above address at least seven days prior to the meeting. Persons who want to be notified of such meetings may request to be put on the mailing list for such notices by writing to Molly Gosline at the council address.
; Wednesday, September 5, 2012, 11:00 A.M.
MEETING: Evaluation Committee
DATE AND TIME: Wednesday, September 5, 2012, 1:30 P.M.
MEETING: Nominating Committee
DATE AND TIME: Wednesday, September 5, 2012, 2:30 P.M.
MEETING: Finance Committee
DATE AND TIME: Wednesday, September 5, 2012, 3:30 P.M.
MEETING: Executive Committee
DATE AND TIME: Thursday, September 5, 2012
MEETING: Full Council Meeting; 1416 N. Adams Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32303
CALL IN NUMBER: 1-888-670-3525 CODE 5073148497
- 1416 N. Adams Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32303
CALL IN NUMBER: 1-888-670-3525 CODE 5073148497
- Department of Health
- Other Agencies and Organizations
- Clay Soil and Water Conservation District
- Water Management Districts
- Southwest Florida Water Management District
- Discussion of task force business for the Hernando County Task Force of the Citrus/Hernando Waterways Restoration Council. Hernando County residents are encouraged to attend and provide suggestions for restoration projects to enhance fish and wildlife habitat.; Tuesday, September 4, 2012 at 3:30 p.m.; Southwest Florida Water Management District, Building 4, Conference Room 112 A & B, 2379 Broad Street, Brooksville, Florida 34604
- Southwest Florida Water Management District, Building 4, Conference Room 112 A & B, 2379 Broad Street, Brooksville, Florida 34604
- Department of Management Services
- Department of Elder Affairs
- Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program
- Metropolitan Planning Organizations
- Lee County Metropolitan Planning Organization
- -Approval of the Minutes from the May 18, 2012 LCB Meeting
-Review of CTC 2011-2012 Annual Operating Report
-Review of CTC 2011-2012 Annual Expenditure Report
-Update to the LCB Bylaws
-Approval of the 2013 Meeting Schedule
-Coordinated Trasnportation Program Updates & Distributions Items
-Community Transportation Coordinator (CTC) News and Reports
-Trasnportation Access to JetBlue Park and other Popular Destinations in Lee County; September 14, 2012 at 1:30 p.m.; Cape Coral - Lee County Public Library, Meeting Room, 921 SW 39th Terrace, Cape Coral, Florida.
- Cape Coral - Lee County Public Library, Meeting Room, 921 SW 39th Terrace, Cape Coral, Florida.
- Other Agencies and Organizations
- Florida Sports Foundation
- Department of Law Enforcement
- Florida Housing Finance Corporation
- Departmental
- 1. Consider financing and acknowledgement resolutions for various multifamily developments, under any multifamily program, including the ranking of developments.
2. Consider appointment of professionals including but not limited to trustee and/or originator/servicer for upcoming and/or past multifamily programs and single-family programs.
3. Consider approval of all bond documents for and terms of all upcoming single-family and multifamily bond sales, including those secured by third-party guarantors, letters-of-credit, insurance or other mechanisms.
4. Consider adopting resolutions authorizing negotiated or competitive sale of bonds on various single-family and multifamily issues.
5. Consider directing Staff to submit summaries of various TEFRA/Public Hearings to the Governor.
6. Consideration of policy issues concerning ongoing and upcoming single-family bond issues including initiation of request for proposals on an emergency basis, and structuring new issues.
7. Consideration of all necessary actions with regard to the Multifamily Bond Program.
8. Consideration of approval of underwriters for inclusion on approved master list and teams.
9. Consideration of all necessary actions with regard to the HOME Rental Program.
10. Consideration of all necessary actions with regard to the HC (Housing Credits) Program.
11. Consideration of all necessary actions with regard to the SAIL (State Apartment Incentive Loan) Program.
12. Consideration of all necessary actions with regard to the SHIP (State Housing Initiatives Partnership) Program.
13. Consideration of all necessary actions with regard to the PLP (Predevelopment Loan) Program.
14. Consideration of all necessary actions with regard to the Homeownership Programs.
15. Consideration of all necessary actions for initiating new rules or rule amendments on an emergency or non-emergency basis.
16. Consideration of Appeals from Universal Cycle ranking and grading with entry of final orders.
17. Consideration of workouts or modifications for existing projects funded by the Corporation.
18. Consideration of matters relating to the stated purpose of the Corporation to provide safe and sanitary housing that is affordable for the residents of Florida.
19. Consideration of funding additional reserves for the Guarantee Fund.
20. Consideration of audit issues.
21. Consideration of Committee matters.
22. Evaluation of professional and consultant performance.
23. Such other matters as may be included on the Agenda for the September 7, 2012, Board Meeting.
; September 7, 2012 – 8:30 a.m. until adjourned; Hyatt Regency Tampa
Two Tampa City Center
Tampa, FL 33602
- Hyatt Regency Tampa
Two Tampa City Center
Tampa, FL 33602
- 1. Conduct business necessary for the organization of FHFC II, INC.
2. Consider adopting resolutions delegating operational authority to the Executive Director.
3. Consideration of all necessary actions with regard to any property owned or held by FHFC II, Inc.
4. Consideration of approval of underwriters for inclusion on approved master list and teams.
5. Consideration of all necessary actions for initiating new rules or rule amendments on an emergency or non-emergency basis.
6. Consideration of status, workouts, or modifications for existing projects.
7. Consideration of matters relating to the statutory purpose of FHFC II, Inc., to provide safe and sanitary housing that is affordable for the residents of Florida.
8. Such other matters as may be included on the Agenda for the September 7, 2012, Board Meeting.
; September 7, 2012 – 11:00 a.m., or upon adjournment of the Florida Housing Finance Corporation Board of Directors meeting, until adjourned.; Hyatt Regency Tampa
Two Tampa City Center
Tampa, FL 33602
- Hyatt Regency Tampa
Two Tampa City Center
Tampa, FL 33602
- 1. Conduct business necessary for the organization of FHFC III, INC.
2. Consider adopting resolutions delegating operational authority to the Executive Director.
3. Consideration of all necessary actions with regard to any property owned or held by FHFC III, Inc.
4. Consideration of approval of underwriters for inclusion on approved master list and teams.
5. Consideration of all necessary actions for initiating new rules or rule amendments on an emergency or non-emergency basis.
6. Consideration of status, workouts, or modifications for existing projects.
7. Consideration of matters relating to the statutory purpose of FHFC III, Inc., to provide safe and sanitary housing that is affordable for the residents of Florida.
8. Such other matters as may be included on the Agenda for the September 7, 2012, Board Meeting.
; September 7, 2012 – 11:00 a.m., or upon adjournment of the FHFC II, Inc. Board of Directors meeting, until adjourned.; Hyatt Regency Tampa
Two Tampa City Center
Tampa, FL 33602
- Hyatt Regency Tampa
Two Tampa City Center
Tampa, FL 33602
- 1. The Committee will meet regarding the general business of the Committee.
2. Such other matters as may be included on the Agenda for the September 6, 2012, Audit Committee Meeting.
; September 6, 2012 – 1:30 p.m. until adjourned; Hyatt Regency Tampa
Two Tampa City Center
Tampa, FL 33602
- Hyatt Regency Tampa
Two Tampa City Center
Tampa, FL 33602
- Department of Environmental Protection
- Beaches and Coastal Systems
- The Department will hold the fourth of six Stakeholder Meetings to discuss the Proposed Palm Beach Island Beach Management Agreement (BMA). The BMA is intended to coordinate and facilitate flexible permitting for beach sand management projects and to achieve a net environmental benefit and related public objectives for Palm Beach Island. The agenda will include a plenary session to review the draft BMA, and working sessions, where participants will break out into three focus groups: Biological, Physical/Engineering, and Administrative/Policy, to initiate discussions on specific subject matters that will be included in the BMA. More information about the Palm Beach Island BMA can be found at: http://www.dep.state.fl.us/beaches/pb-bma/index.htm; September 18, 2012, 9:00 a.m.; Palm Beach Town Hall, 2nd Floor Town Council Chambers, 360 South County Road, Palm Beach, Florida, 33480
- Palm Beach Town Hall, 2nd Floor Town Council Chambers, 360 South County Road, Palm Beach, Florida, 33480
- Department of Revenue
- Property Tax Oversight Program
- Adoption of the proposed Property Tax Oversight Program rules listed below. Notices of Proposed Rule were published for these rules in the April 6, 2012 (Vol. 38, No. 14, pp. 1384-1407), edition of the Florida Administrative Weekly (FAW). Subsequently, the Department held a public hearing on May 1, 2012, at which the public offered comments and suggestions. After considering these comments, the Department published Notices of Change in the FAW on May 18, May 25, June 1, and June 8, 2012 for several of these rules. The Department had previously held rule development workshops on July 19 and 20, 2011, at which the public offered comments and suggestions. The July workshops were noticed in the July 1, 2011 (Vol. 37, No. 26, pp. 1785-1792), edition of the FAW.
The rules that will be heard at the September 18, 2012 public hearing include: 12D-1.009, F.A.C. (Mapping Requirements); 12D-1.010, F.A.C. (Reconciliation of Interim Tax Rolls – Form of Notification); 12D-2.001, F.A.C. (Definitions); 12D-5.004, F.A.C. (Applicability of Other Factors to Classification of Agricultural Lands); 12D-5.014 F.A.C. (Conservation Easement, Environmentally Endangered or Outdoor Recreational or Park Property Assessed Under Section 193.501, F.S.); 12D-7.0055, F.A.C. (Exemption for Deployed Servicemembers); 12D-7.006, F.A.C. (Exemption for Totally and Permanently Disabled Persons); 12D-7.013, F.A.C. (Homestead Exemptions-Abandonment); 12D-7.0142, F.A.C. (Additional Homestead Exemption Pursuant to Section 196.031(1)(b), Florida Statutes); 12D-7.0143, F.A.C. (Additional Homestead Exemption Up To $50,000 for Persons 65 and Older Whose Household Income Does Not Exceed $20,000 Per Year); 12D-7.019, F.A.C. (Tangible Personal Property Exemption); 12D-7.020, F.A.C. (Real Property Dedicated in Perpetuity for Conservation); 12D-8.0061, F.A.C. (Assessments; Homestead Property Assessments at Just Value); 12D-8.00659, F.A.C. (Notice of Change of Ownership or Control of Non-Homestead Property); 12D-8.022, F.A.C. (Reporting of Fiscal Data by Fiscally Constrained Counties to the Department of Revenue); 12D-9.015, F.A.C. (Petition; Form and Filing Fee); 12D-9.036, F.A.C. (Procedures for Petitions on Denials of Tax Deferrals); 12D-16.001, F.A.C. (Administration of Forms); 12D-16.002, F.A.C. (Index to Forms); 12D-17.004, F.A.C. (Taxing Authority’s Certification of Compliance; Notification by Department); 12D-17.005, F.A.C. (Taxing Authorities in Violation of Section 200.065, Florida Statutes); 12D-17.006, F.A.C. (Notification of Noncompliance; Withholding and Escrow of State Revenue Sharing Funds); and 12D-18.012, F.A.C. (Tax Collector Non-Ad Valorem Assessment Roll Reports).; September 18, 2012, during a regular meeting of the Governor and Cabinet, which begins at 9:00 a.m. This subject matter is rescheduled due to the cancellation of the August 21, 2012, meeting of the Governor and Cabinet, as was published in the June 29, 2012, edition of the Florida Administrative Weekly (Vol. 38, No. 26, pp. 2684-2685).; Cabinet Meeting Room, Lower Level, the Capitol, Tallahassee, Florida. Please refer to the Cabinet Agenda posted to the Department’s Internet site at http://dor.myflorida.com/dor/rules/ prior to attending a meeting.
- Cabinet Meeting Room, Lower Level, the Capitol, Tallahassee, Florida. Please refer to the Cabinet Agenda posted to the Department’s Internet site at http://dor.myflorida.com/dor/rules/ prior to attending a meeting.
- Department of State
- Departmental
- Update from partners and participants of the Viva Florida 500 initiative to commemorate Florida’s 500-year anniversary, or Quincentennial, of the landing of European explorer Juan Ponce de León. Several partners will detail their efforts to date and provide an update on how the initiative is building statewide and in this region of Florida. Agenda will be posted on www.fla500.com from August 29, 2012.; Wednesday, September 5, 2012, 2 p.m. E.S.T.; The Orange County Regional History Center, Linda W. Chapin Gallery, 65 East Central Boulevard, Orlando, Florida 32801
- The Orange County Regional History Center, Linda W. Chapin Gallery, 65 East Central Boulevard, Orlando, Florida 32801
- Other Agencies and Organizations
- Protean Design Group
- Currently FDOT proposes to resurface the existing travel lanes, perform minor drainage improvements, construct sidewalk and pedestrian upgrades, reconstruct curb ramps to meet current Americans with Disability Act requirements, and install new signs and pavement markings. The Department will receive bids for construction on the 1.7 mile long project in October 2013. No right-of-way is required to construct the improvements. There will be no formal presentation.; Thursday, August 30, 2012, 5 p.m. - 6 p.m; Olive Baptist Church, Passmore Hall; 1836 Olive Road, Pensacola.
- Olive Baptist Church, Passmore Hall; 1836 Olive Road, Pensacola.
- Water Management Districts
- St. Johns River Water Management District
- Discussion and consideration of District business including regulatory and non-regulatory matters. Staff may recommend approval of external amendments which affect the adopted budget.
NOTE: One or more Governing Board members may attend and participate in the meetings by means of communications media technology.
; Tuesday, September 11, 2012, 8:15 a.m., Chair’s Meeting; 9:00 a.m., Finance, Administration and Audit Committee; 10:00 a.m., Regulatory Committee followed by Governing Board Meeting.
; District Headquarters, 4049 Reid Street (Hwy 100 West), Palatka, FL 32177.
- District Headquarters, 4049 Reid Street (Hwy 100 West), Palatka, FL 32177.
- Agency for Health Care Administration
- Water Management Districts
- St. Johns River Water Management District
- Department of Education
- Division of Florida Colleges
- Department of Transportation
- Departmental
- This hearing is being held to afford interested persons the opportunity to express their views concerning the location, conceptual design and social, economic and environmental effects of Financial Project ID Number 426031-2, otherwise known as the Chester Road widening project in Nassau County. The proposed improvements will provide a new four lane divided roadway from SR 200 (A1A) to Green Pine Road, a distance of approximately 2.6 miles. Improvements will also include bicycle lanes and sidewalks.
Public participation is solicited without regard to race, color, sex, age, national origin, disability or family status.
; September 6, 2012, from 4:30-6:30p.m.; Nassau County Commission Chambers, 96135 Nassau Place, Yulee, FL 32097
- Nassau County Commission Chambers, 96135 Nassau Place, Yulee, FL 32097
- Department of Children and Families
- Family Safety and Preservation Program
- Public Service Commission
- Departmental
- Docket No. 120158-SU – Application for approval of transfer, and original certificate for an existing wastewater system, requesting initial rates and charges in Lake County by Harbor Waterworks, Inc.
The purpose of this customer meeting is to give customers and other interested persons an opportunity to offer comments regarding the quality of service the utility provides, the proposed initial rates and charges, and to ask questions and comment on other issues. One or more of the Commissioners of the Florida Public Service Commission may attend and participate in this meeting. For questions, contact Commission staff, Michael Lawson, (850) 413-6076.
; September 5, 2012, 6:30 p.m.; Harbor Hills Country Club, First Floor, 6538 Lake Griffin Road, Lady Lake, FL 32159
- Harbor Hills Country Club, First Floor, 6538 Lake Griffin Road, Lady Lake, FL 32159
- Department of Community Affairs
- Division of Housing and Community Development
- Regional Planning Councils
- Central Florida Regional Planning Council
- Department of Children and Families
- Department of Education
- Division of Florida Colleges
- Regional Planning Councils
- Central Florida Regional Planning Council
- Department of Business and Professional Regulation
- Construction Industry Licensing Board
- CE/Exams/Public Awareness committee meeting of the board.; Tuesday, September 11, 2012, 10:00am or soon thereafter.; Conference Call: 1(888)670.3525, Conference Code: 2938723619.
- Conference Call: 1(888)670.3525, Conference Code: 2938723619.
- Recovery Fund, general business, disciplinary and committee meetings of the board.; Wednesday, September 12, 2012, 12:00 Noon; Thursday, September 13, 2012, 8:00 a.m.; Friday, September 14, 2012, 8:00 a.m. or soon thereafter.; The Biltmore Hotel, 1200 Anastasia Avenue, Coral Gables, FL, 33134.
- The Biltmore Hotel, 1200 Anastasia Avenue, Coral Gables, FL, 33134.
- Water Management Districts
- Southwest Florida Water Management District
- Department of Environmental Protection
- Departmental
- This webinar will provide an overview of FDEP’s June 2012 Institutional Controls Procedures Guidance (ICPG). Department staff will discuss the use of Institutional Controls and Engineering Controls (IC/EC) in the Risk-Based Corrective Action (RBCA) process for cleaning up contaminated sites under Chapters 62-770, 62-782, and 62-785, F.A.C., which are planned to be merged into a consolidated Chapter 62-780, F.A.C., in the fall of this year. Department technical staff will provide a brief overview of the RBCA process that leads to conditional closure of contaminated sites with IC/EC under Risk Management Option Levels II and III. Then Department legal staff will review the Department's ICPG, and specifically focus on recent changes to the guidance as of June 2012. The webinar will conclude with an opportunity for questions and answers.; Wednesday, September 12, 2012, 2:00-4:00 p.m.; Via Webinar and by calling 1-888-670-3525 (access code: 1532516423#). You must reserve your webinar seat by registering at https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/243914722 in advance.
- Via Webinar and by calling 1-888-670-3525 (access code: 1532516423#). You must reserve your webinar seat by registering at https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/243914722 in advance.
- Other Agencies and Organizations
- Infinite Source Communications Group, LLC
- The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) District Six will hold a Public Information Meeting for a roadway project along SR A1A/Indian Creek Drive and a drainage improvement project along SR A1A/Collins Avenue/Indian Creek Drive along 43 Street, in the City of Miami Beach, Miami-Dade County, to discuss the project’s design and scope of work. The project identification numbers are 427505-1 and 427505-2- The public information meeting will follow an informal, open house format allowing the public to arrive at any time from 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. Graphic displays will be shown and FDOT representatives will be available to discuss the project and answer questions about the project.; Tuesday, September 11, 2012 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.; St. Patrick Parish School, Barry Hall, Room 1
3700 N Meridian Avenue, Miami Beach, FL 33140
- St. Patrick Parish School, Barry Hall, Room 1
3700 N Meridian Avenue, Miami Beach, FL 33140
- Department of Legal Affairs
- Division of Victim Services and Criminal Justice Programs
- The Council shall make a systematic study of the conditions affecting black men and boys, including, but not limited to, homicide rates, arrest and incarceration rate, poverty, violence, drug abuse, death rates, disparate annual income levels, school performance in all grade levels including postsecondary levels, and health issues.; September 7, 2012; 9:00 AM –2:00 PM; Betty Easley Conference Center, 4075 Esplanade Way Building, Tallahassee, FL 32399
- Betty Easley Conference Center, 4075 Esplanade Way Building, Tallahassee, FL 32399
- The Council shall make a systematic study of the conditions affecting black men and boys, including, but not limited to, homicide rates, arrest and incarceration rate, poverty, violence, drug abuse, death rates, disparate annual income levels, school performance in all grade levels including postsecondary levels, and health issues.; September 14, 2012; 10:00AM – 12:00PM; Toll Free Dial in Number: 888-670-3525
Participant Code: 5652593223
- Toll Free Dial in Number: 888-670-3525
Participant Code: 5652593223
- Other Agencies and Organizations
- Northwood Shared Resource Center
- Florida Automobile Joint Underwriting Association
- Finance/Audit Committee – to review and discuss matters relating to FAJUA Financial/Audit Reporting and any other matters that may come before the committee.
Budget Committee – to discuss proposed FY 2012-2013 budget, make recommendations to the Board, and to consider other matters that may come before the committee.
Board Meeting – to receive reports of the general manager, committees, and counsel; to consider and take actions based on those reports; and consider any other matters that may come before the Board.
; September 17, 2012, 3:00 p.m., Finance Audit Committee; September 17, 2012, 4:00 p.m., Budget Committee; September 18, 2012, 8:30 a.m., Board Meeting
; Intercontinental Tampa Hotel, 4860 West Kennedy Boulevard, Tampa, FL, (813)286-4400
- Intercontinental Tampa Hotel, 4860 West Kennedy Boulevard, Tampa, FL, (813)286-4400
- Northwood Shared Resource Center
- General; Thursday, September 13, 2012 9:00am; DJJ Knight Building, CR 1134
2737 Centerview Drive
Tallahassee, Florida 32399-3100
- DJJ Knight Building, CR 1134
2737 Centerview Drive
Tallahassee, Florida 32399-3100
- General; Thursday, September 27, 2012 9:00am; DJJ Knight Building, CR 1134
2737 Centerview Drive
Tallahassee, Florida 32399-3100
- DJJ Knight Building, CR 1134
2737 Centerview Drive
Tallahassee, Florida 32399-3100
- General; Thursday, September 13, 2012 1:00pm; Northwood Shared Resource Center
CR 3000 A&B
1940 N. Monroe Street
Tallahassee, Florida 32399
- Northwood Shared Resource Center
CR 3000 A&B
1940 N. Monroe Street
Tallahassee, Florida 32399
- General; Thursday, September 27, 2012 1:00pm; Northwood Shared Resource Center
CR 3000 A&B
1940 N. Monroe Street
Tallahassee, Florida 32399
- Northwood Shared Resource Center
CR 3000 A&B
1940 N. Monroe Street
Tallahassee, Florida 32399
- 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 its counsel.; Wednesday, September 12, 2012, 9:00 a.m. (Eastern Time); Division of Real Estate, Room N901, 400 W. Robinson St., Orlando, FL 32801
- Division of Real Estate, Room N901, 400 W. Robinson St., Orlando, FL 32801
- Department of Environmental Protection
- Departmental
- An Administrative Law Judge (ALJ) will conduct a hearing to consider the environmental effects and any other appropriate matters regarding whether to approve the site certification application for the proposed Port Everglades Next Generation Clean Energy Center, SCO application number PA 12-57 and DOAH case number 12-0422EPP, submitted by Florida Power & Light Company pursuant to the Florida Electrical Power Plant Siting Act, Sections 403.501-.518, Florida Statutes (F.S.). The ALJ will prepare a Recommended Order for submission to and final action by the Governor and Cabinet acting as the Siting Board. Pursuant to Section 403.508(3)(e), F.S., motions to intervene must be filed (received) with the Division of Administrative Hearings, The DeSoto Building, 1230 Apalachee Parkway, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-1550, at least 30 days prior to the date of the certification hearing. The certification hearing may be cancelled in accordance with 403.508(6)(a), F.S.; October 15, 2012, beginning at 9:00 a.m. and continuing as necessary from day-to-day until completed; David Park Community Center, 108 N. 33rd Court, Hollywood, FL 33021
- David Park Community Center, 108 N. 33rd Court, Hollywood, FL 33021
- Agency for State Technology
- Departmental
- General; Thursday, September 6, 2012 1:30pm; Department of Business & Professional Regulation
Professions Board Room
1940 N. Monroe Street
Tallahassee, Florida 32399
- Department of Business & Professional Regulation
Professions Board Room
1940 N. Monroe Street
Tallahassee, Florida 32399
- General; Thursday, September 20, 2012 1:30pm; Department of Business & Professional Regulation
Professions Board Room
1940 N. Monroe Street
Tallahassee, Florida 32399
- Department of Business & Professional Regulation
Professions Board Room
1940 N. Monroe Street
Tallahassee, Florida 32399
- General; Thursday, September 13, 2012 9:00am; DJJ Knight Building, CR 1134
2737 Centerview Drive
Tallahassee, Florida 32399-3100
- DJJ Knight Building, CR 1134
2737 Centerview Drive
Tallahassee, Florida 32399-3100
- General; Thursday, September 27, 2012 9:00am; DJJ Knight Building, CR 1134
2737 Centerview Drive
Tallahassee, Florida 32399-3100
- DJJ Knight Building, CR 1134
2737 Centerview Drive
Tallahassee, Florida 32399-3100
- General; Thursday, September 13, 2012 1:00pm; Northwood Shared Resource Center
CR 3000 A&B
1940 N. Monroe Street
Tallahassee, Florida 32399
- Northwood Shared Resource Center
CR 3000 A&B
1940 N. Monroe Street
Tallahassee, Florida 32399
- General; Thursday, September 27, 2012 1:00pm; Northwood Shared Resource Center
CR 3000 A&B
1940 N. Monroe Street
Tallahassee, Florida 32399
- Northwood Shared Resource Center
CR 3000 A&B
1940 N. Monroe Street
Tallahassee, Florida 32399
6. Notices of Petitions and Dispositions Regarding Declaratory Stat
- Department of Business and Professional Regulation
- Division of Florida Condominiums, Timeshares and Mobile Homes
- Agency for Health Care Administration
- Health Facility and Agency Licensing
- Department of Business and Professional Regulation
- Division of Florida Condominiums, Timeshares and Mobile Homes
- Department of Financial Services
- Division of State Fire Marshal
- Department of Management Services
- E911 Board
- Vertex, Inc.; The Notice of Petition for Declaratory Statement was published in Volume 37, No. 31, of the August 5, 2011, Florida Administrative Weekly. The Board considered the Petition at a duly-noticed public meeting held on October 12, 2011. The Petitioner was seeking the Board’s interpretation of Chapter 365.172, Florida Statutes, to determine the applicability of the E911 Fee to specific telephone technologies, and determine whether the E911 fee 25 line cap already applicable to landline telephone service and other voice communication services such as VoIP, is also applicable to cellular telephony
The Board=s Order, filed on August 8, 2012, states that the three statutes cited above to mean that the 25 line cap for fee collection purposes does apply to the technologies as currently stated in sections 365.172(8)(a)1. and 3., Florida Statutes, and the definitions provided in section 365.172(3), Florida Statutes, for local exchange carriers and voice communications services providers. The 25 line cap for fee collection purposes does not apply to the technologies as currently stated in section 365.172(8)(a)2., Florida Statutes, and the definitions provided in section 365.172(3), Florida Statutes, for wireless providers.
- Department of Business and Professional Regulation
- Division of Alcoholic Beverages and Tobacco
7. Notices Regarding Bids, Proposals and Purchasing
- Metropolitan Planning Organizations
- Lee County Metropolitan Planning Organization
- Department of Education
- University of West Florida
- Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
- Division of Administration
- Department of Environmental Protection
- Department of Management Services
8. Miscellaneous
- Department of Health
- Division of Emergency Preparedness and Community Support
- Department of Environmental Protection
- Departmental
- Office of the Secretary
- Regional Planning Councils
- East Central Florida Regional Planning Council
- Department of Health
- Department of Elder Affairs
- Department of Environmental Protection
- Department of Economic Opportunity
- Division of Community Development
- Department of Environmental Protection
- Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles
- Division of Motor Vehicles
- Department of Financial Services
- FSC - Financial Institution Regulation