1. Notices of Development of Proposed Rules and Negotiated Rulemaking
- Department of Financial Services
- Division of Funeral, Cemetery, and Consumer Services
- Department of Corrections
- Department of Business and Professional Regulation
2. Proposed Rules
3. Notices of Changes, Corrections and Withdrawals
- Department of Business and Professional Regulation
- Drugs, Devices and Cosmetics
- Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
- Division of Consumer Services
- Attendance at Board Meetings, Applications for Licensure: Approved Schools and Colleges, Grounds for Discipline, Disciplinary Guidelines, Payment of Fine, Statement Regarding Lack of Insurance, Time for Compliance With Final Order; Probation, Applications for Licensure: Experience, Applications for Licensure: Education, Applications for Surveyor and Mapper Intern / Surveyor in Training, Domestic Equivalency Education Program Criteria for Applicants Who Graduated from Non-ABET Accredited Surveying and Mapping Degree Programs, Foreign Degree Evaluation, Documentation of Substantially Equivalent Licensing Examination, Application for Retired Status, Application Deadlines, Written Examination Designated; General Requirements, Content of Examination, Grading, Re-examination, Licensure, Inactive Status, Delinquent Status, Reactivation, Continuing Education Requirements for Reactivation of Inactive License, Continuing Education Credit for Biennial Renewal, Proof of Continuing Education Credit Earned, Board Approval of Continuing Education Providers, Obligations of Continuing Education Providers, Definitions, Standards of Practice: General Survey, Map, and Report Content Requirements, Standards of Practice: Specific Survey, Map, and Report Requirements, Standards of Practice - Professional Matters in Surveying and Mapping, Seal and Signature, Procedures for Signing and Sealing Electronically Transmitted Plans, Specifications, Reports or Other Documents, Certificates of Authorization, Fees, Citations, Notices of Noncompliance, Probation, Surrender of Seal and Cancellation of Digital Signature, Survey Review, Appointment to the Board, Definitions, Special Assessment Fee
- Department of Health
- Department of Business and Professional Regulation
- Department of Health
4. Petitions and Dispositions Regarding Rule Variance or Waiver
- Department of Business and Professional Regulation
- Division of Hotels and Restaurants
- Department of Health
- Department of Business and Professional Regulation
- Construction Industry Licensing Board
- Department of Environmental Protection
- Beaches and Coastal Systems
- variance from Cecilia Downey and David Williamson. The petition requested a permanent variance/waiver from the rule provisions of subsections 62B-33.002(17), F.A.C., and 62B-33.002(43), F.A.C., and 62B-33.002(63), F.A.C., and subparagraph 62B-33.0051(1)(a)1, F.A.C, which requires authorization for construction of armoring under the conditions that the structure proposed to be protected must be an eligible structure. The property is located at 1990 Ocean Ridge Circle, Vero Beach, Florida 32963. The petition has been assigned DEP File No. IR-952 AR; OGC No. 17-0993.
5. Notices of Meetings, Workshops and Public Hearings
- Other Agencies and Organizations
- AIM Engineering
- The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT), District One, is holding a design change reevaluation public hearing for proposed improvements to the US 27 at State Road (SR) 60 Interchange in Polk County. All members of the public are invited to attend.
FDOT will hold a design change reevaluation public hearing to discuss proposed improvements to the US 27 at SR 60 Interchange. These improvements include widening SR 60 and US 27 from four to six lanes within the project limits, reconstructing the existing SR 60 cloverleaf interchange to a Single Point Urban Interchange (SPUI) and constructing a new bridge over US 27. FDOT will construct a frontage road in the southwest quadrant of the interchange to aid with access to local businesses. Additional right-of-way is required for the frontage road and the interchange improvements. The hearing begins with an open house at 5 p.m. and follows with a formal presentation and public comment period at 6 p.m. People attending the hearing can review project displays and speak one-on-one with project team members. Written statements or exhibits submitted at the hearing, emailed, or mailed and postmarked by October 6, 2017 will become part of the official hearing transcript.
The department sent notices to all property owners located within at least 300 feet on either side of the SR 27 project limits, as well as other interested parties. Project information is available for public viewing from September 5, 2017 to October 6, 2017 at two locations. One is the Lake Wales Public Library, 290 Cypress Garden Lane, in Lake Wales, Florida. Contact the library at 863-678-4004 for hours of operation. The other is the FDOT District One Headquarters, 801 North Broadway Avenue, Bartow, Florida. Contact FDOT project manager, David C. Turley, P.E., by phone at 863-519-2255 or by email at David.Turley@dot.state.fl.us to make an appointment to review the materials.
Please note that in case of a hurricane on September 26, the alternative date for the hearing is Thursday, October 5, 2017. If held on this date, the location will be the James P. Austin Community Center, 315 Dr. M.L.K. Jr Boulevard, Lake Wales, Florida 33853. The new closing date for the comment period would be October 16, 2017, and documents will remain on display until that date. All other hearing information, including the hearing time and schedule, still apply.
The hearing is developed in compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and related statutes. FDOT solicits public participation without regard to race, color, national origin, age, sex, religion, disability or family status. The environmental review, consultation, and other actions required by applicable federal environmental laws for this project are being, or have been, carried out by FDOT pursuant to 23 U.S.C. §327 and a Memorandum of Understanding dated December 14, 2016 and executed by the Federal Highway Administration and FDOT.
; Tuesday, September 26, 2017, open house begins at 5 p.m., formal presentation at 6 p.m.; HighPoint Church, 501 Burns Avenue, Lake Wales, FL 33853
- HighPoint Church, 501 Burns Avenue, Lake Wales, FL 33853
- The Valerin Group, Inc.
- A public hearing is being held regarding plans to improve safety along South Tamiami Trail (US 41) through the installation of a raised median from 301 Boulevard West to 21st Avenue West. Other improvements include pedestrian crosswalk pavement markings across the north leg of US 41 at 30th Avenue, improvements to the existing drainage condition at 30th Avenue East, and updates to existing sidewalk curb ramps to bring them in compliance with the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA). The estimated construction cost is $767,000 and construction should begin during the summer of 2018.
The hearing will be held on Tuesday, September 26, 2017, at the Courtyard by Marriott, 100 Riverfront Drive West, Bradenton, FL 34205. There will be an open house at 5 p.m. during which staff will be available to discuss the project and answer questions, followed by the formal hearing presentation at 6 p.m., after which participants may provide their verbal comments to all present. People attending the hearing can review project displays and speak one-on-one with project team members about the proposed safety improvements to South Tamiami Trail (US 41).
Participants may also provide verbal comments directly to a court reporter before and after the formal presentation. Written comments can be submitted at the hearing, sent by mail to Richard Howard, PE, FDOT District One, 801 North Broadway Avenue, Bartow, FL 33830, or emailed to Richard.Howard@dot.state.fl.us, no later than October 6, 2017. All comments written and oral will become part of the project’s public record.
The draft project documents and other information will be available for public review from September 5, 2017 through October 6, 2017 at the Downtown Central Library, 1301 Barcarrota Boulevard West, Bradenton, FL 34205.
Public participation is solicited without regard to race, color, national origin, age, sex, religion, disability or family status. Persons wishing to express their concerns relative to FDOT compliance with Title VI may do so by contacting Jamie Schley, FDOT District One Title VI Coordinator by phone at 863-519-2573, or via email at Jamie.Schley@dot.state.fl.us.
; September 26, 2017, 5:00 p.m.; Courtyard by Marriott
100 Riverfront Drive West
Bradenton, FL 34205
- Courtyard by Marriott
100 Riverfront Drive West
Bradenton, FL 34205
- Florida Prescription Drug Monitoring Program Foundation
- Stanley Consultants, Inc.
- The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT), District Four, is conducting a Public Hearing for the SR 9 (I-95) at Northlake Boulevard Interchange Project Development and Environment (PD&E) Study. The Public Hearing is being held as part of a current Project Development & Environment (PD&E) Study. This study is being conducted to evaluate proposed interchange improvements at I-95 and Northlake Boulevard and to provide documented information necessary for FDOT to reach a decision on the type, design, and location of the improvements. The project is being developed to reduce congestion, enhance safety, and achieve an acceptable level-of-service while minimizing potential impacts to the natural and human environments. In the event the hearing is not able to be held due to severe weather conditions, it will be held at the same time and place on Wednesday, October 4, 2017.
Participants may review study information and formally comment during the meeting. These meetings provide interested persons an opportunity to express their views concerning the social, natural, cultural and physical impacts of the proposed improvements. You are invited to visit the study website at www.95northlake.com.
Pursuant to the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act, any person requiring special accommodations to participate in this meeting is asked to advise the agency at least 7 days before the meeting by contacting Scott Thurman, PE at 954-777-4135.
Public participation is solicited without regard to race, color, national origin, age, sex, religion, disability or family status. Persons who require translation services (free of charge) should contact Scott Thurman, PE at 954-777-4135 at least 7 days before the hearing.
The environmental review, consultation, and other actions required by applicable federal environmental laws for this project are being, or have been, carried out by the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) pursuant to 23 U.S.C. §327 and a Memorandum of Understanding dated December 14, 2016 and executed by the Federal Highway Administration and FDOT.
If you are hearing or speech impaired, please contact the agency using the Florida Relay Services, 1-800-955-8771 (TDD) or 1-800-955-8770 (Voice).
; Tuesday, September 26, 2017
Public Hearing: 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
; Marriott Hotel
4000 RCA Boulevard
Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410
- Marriott Hotel
4000 RCA Boulevard
Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410
- Navigation Districts
- West Coast Inland Navigation District
- State Board of Administration
- Department of Financial Services
- Departmental
- The Florida PALM Executive Steering Committee will meet to discuss the status of the Florida PALM Project.; Wednesday, September 27, 2017; 2 – 4 p.m., Eastern Daylight Time; Department of Revenue, 2450 Shumard Oak Boulevard, Building 2, Room 1250, Tallahassee, Florida 32399.
- Department of Revenue, 2450 Shumard Oak Boulevard, Building 2, Room 1250, Tallahassee, Florida 32399.
- Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
- Other Agencies and Organizations
- Moffitt Cancer Center & Research Institute
- Water Management Districts
- Southwest Florida Water Management District
- Public information meeting for residents to discuss the Myakka River Deer Prairie Creek Preserve Hydrological and Wetland Restoration project. The purpose of the meeting is to inform residents about the project and activity that may occur on the property.; Wednesday, September 27, 2017, 4:00 - 6:30 PM; North Port Public Library, 13800 South Tamiami Trail, North Port, Florida 34287
- North Port Public Library, 13800 South Tamiami Trail, North Port, Florida 34287
- Public information meeting for residents to discuss the Myakka State Forest Water Quality and Bank Stabilization project. The purpose of the meeting is to inform residents about the project and activity that may occur on the property.; Thursday, September 28, 2017; 3 P.M. to 6 P.M.; Englewood Charlotte Public Library, 3450 N Access Rd, Englewood, FL 34224
- Englewood Charlotte Public Library, 3450 N Access Rd, Englewood, FL 34224
- Other Agencies and Organizations
- QCAusa
- The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) is holding a Westshore/West Tampa/South Tampa Community Working Groups meeting on Thursday, October 5th at 5:30 p.m. at the Centre Club, 123 S. Westshore Boulevard, 8th Floor, Tampa, FL 33609. Located on the SW corner of Kennedy and Westshore Boulevard in the Urban Centre. Park on level 3 or above and take the east elevator (Urban Centre One), closest to Westhore Boulevard, to the Centre Club (8th floor). This meeting was rescheduled from September 19, 2017 to October 5, 2017 due to Hurricane Irma.
At this second round of Community Working Groups, FDOT will present information about various projects and alternatives being considered. The Metropolitan Planning Organization has been invited to present information about their upcoming Long Range Transportation Plan and the Hillsborough Area Regional Transit Authority (HART) will present the latest Regional Transit Feasibility Plan information. The format will encourage dialogue to address questions and ideas. The group discussions include topics such as multi-modal transportation and evaluating infrastructure improvements in the context of a comprehensive regional transportation system.
The Community Working Group is open to the public and represents a cross section within the community including individual citizens, neighborhood/HOA association representatives, civic and faith-based leaders, small business owners and business leaders, among others. Comments may also be received through a written format to Madeline.Pfingsten@dot.state.fl.us
Public participation is solicited without regard to race, color, national origin, age, sex, religion, disability or family status.
The environmental review, consultation, and other actions required by applicable federal environmental laws for this project are being, or have been, carried out by the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) pursuant to 23 U.S.C. §327 and a Memorandum of Understanding dated December 14, 2016 and executed by the Federal Highway Administration and FDOT.
Comuniquese Con Nosotros
Nos importa mucho la opinión del público sobre el proyecto. Si usted tiene preguntas o comentarios, o si simplemente desea más información, por favor comuniquese con nuestra representante, Lilliam Escalera, 813-975-6403, Departamento de Transportación de Florida, 11201 N. McKinley Dr., Tampa, FL 33612, lilliam.escalera@dot.state.fl.us
; Thursday, October 5, 2017 (rescheduled from Sept. 19) 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm; Centre Club, 8th Floor, 123 S. Westshore Blvd.,
Tampa, FL 33609
- Centre Club, 8th Floor, 123 S. Westshore Blvd.,
Tampa, FL 33609
- Department of Business and Professional Regulation
- Florida Building Commission
- Department of Economic Opportunity
- Division of Workforce Services
- Deliberation for cases pending before the Reemployment Assistance Appeals Commission that are ready for final review and the Chairman's report. No public testimony will be taken.; September 27, 2017, 9:30 a.m.; Reemployment Assistance Appeals Commission, 101 Rhyne Building, 2740 Centerview Drive, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-4151.
- Reemployment Assistance Appeals Commission, 101 Rhyne Building, 2740 Centerview Drive, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-4151.
- Water Management Districts
- South Florida Water Management District
- Public hearing regarding its annual budget and ad valorem tax assessment. The Governing Board will receive and consider public comment and vote separately on the Fiscal Year 2017-2018 final millage rates and final budget. The Governing Board may discuss and consider District business, including regulatory and non-regulatory matters.
All or part of this meeting may be conducted as a teleconference in order to permit maximum participation by Governing Board members. The Governing Board may take official action on any item appearing on the agenda for the meeting and on any item that is added to the agenda for the meeting as a result of a change to the agenda approved by the presiding officer of the meeting pursuant to Section 120.525, Florida Statutes.; Tuesday, September 26, 2017, 5:15 PM
FY 2017-2018 Final Millage Rates and Final Budget.; South Florida Water Management District Auditorium, B-1 Building, 3301 Gun Club Road, West Palm Beach, Florida 33406
- South Florida Water Management District Auditorium, B-1 Building, 3301 Gun Club Road, West Palm Beach, Florida 33406
- Department of Health
- Board of Podiatric Medicine
- Water Management Districts
- Northwest Florida Water Management District
- Adoption of the millage rate and budget for fiscal year 2017-2018.
NOTE: One or more Governing Board members may attend and participate in the meetings by means of communications media technology.
; September 28, 2017, 5:05 p.m. CDT, Final Public Hearing on Fiscal Year 2017-2018 Budget; Gulf Coast State College, Student Union East, room 243, 5230 West Highway 98, Panama City, Florida 32401
- Gulf Coast State College, Student Union East, room 243, 5230 West Highway 98, Panama City, Florida 32401
- Department of Health
- Division of Public Health Statistics and Performance Management
- The purpose of this meeting is for the State Health Improvement Plan (SHIP) Steering Committee to finalize goals, strategies and objectives for the first seven (7) priority areas; and present and get feedback on the goals, strategies and objectives for the Health Equity Priority Area.
; September 27, 2017 – 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.; Capital City Office Complex
Building 4052, Room 301
Tallahassee, FL 32399
Please register for SHIP Steering Committee Meeting:
Health Equity on Sep 27, 2017 10:30 AM EDT at:
https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/951004276129529858
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.
• United States (Toll-free): 1 877 309 2071
o Access Code: 926-381-117
o Your audio pin is unique and will appear on the screen.
• Submit questions using the Question box in the control panel. Questions will be answered periodically during the webinar.
- Capital City Office Complex
Building 4052, Room 301
Tallahassee, FL 32399
Please register for SHIP Steering Committee Meeting:
Health Equity on Sep 27, 2017 10:30 AM EDT at:
https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/951004276129529858
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.
• United States (Toll-free): 1 877 309 2071
o Access Code: 926-381-117
o Your audio pin is unique and will appear on the screen.
• Submit questions using the Question box in the control panel. Questions will be answered periodically during the webinar.
- 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, October 4, 2017 & Thursday, October 5, 2017, 9:00 a.m.; Florida Commission on Offender Review, 4070 Esplanade Way, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-2450
- Florida Commission on Offender Review, 4070 Esplanade Way, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-2450
- Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission
- Other Agencies and Organizations
- Department of Health
- Division of Medical Quality Assurance
- Department of Transportation
- Departmental
- To receive public comments on permitting of wireless facilities on Department controlled right-of-way. A copy of the proposed text will be posted when available at: www.fdot.gov/programmanagement/utilities.
; Tuesday, October 3, 2017, 9:00 a.m.; Florida Department of Transportation Headquarters, Executive Conference Room, 605 Suwannee Street, Tallahassee, FL
- Florida Department of Transportation Headquarters, Executive Conference Room, 605 Suwannee Street, Tallahassee, FL
6. Notices Regarding Bids, Proposals and Purchasing
- Other Agencies and Organizations
- Florida Housing Finance Corporation
- Department of Management Services
- Division of Building Construction
7. Miscellaneous
- Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles
- Division of Motor Vehicles
- Department of State