1. Notices of Development of Proposed Rules and Negotiated Rulemaking
- Department of State
- Department of Elder Affairs
- Department of Education
- Department of Transportation
- Departmental
- The Florida Department of Transportation (Department) is proposing changes to Rule 14-15.0081, F.A.C., Toll Facilities Description and Toll Rate Schedule. Pursuant to Section 338.165(3), F.S., the Department is implementing indexing of base toll rates for all Department toll facilities, including Florida Turnpike System toll facilities. The rule is being substantially changed to include an initial increase of cash toll rates based on indexing, an adjustment of SunPass and TOLL-BY-PLATE toll rates based on the indexed cash toll rates and a methodology for indexing of toll rates in future years. Also, the method of calculating the multi-axle rates from the two-axle rate on the Sunshine Skyway Bridge and the Pinellas Bayway is being amended to equal the number of axles of each vehicle minus one, multiplied by the two-axle toll rate. In addition, toll rates for the I-4/Selmon Expressway Interchange (Connector) in Hillsborough County are being fixed as an all-electronic toll facility as part of the Florida Turnpike System. Indexing of toll rates on the Connector will start on the July 1st after one full year of operation, which is expected to open in summer of 2013.
- State Board of Administration
- Department of Environmental Protection
- Department of Health
- Division of Medical Quality Assurance
- Department of Citrus
- Department of Health
- Department of Business and Professional Regulation
- Board of Professional Engineers
- Department of Health
- Board of Osteopathic Medicine
- Board of Medicine
- Department of Education
2. Proposed Rules
- Department of Business and Professional Regulation
- Division of Hotels and Restaurants
- Department of Financial Services
- Division of Workers' Compensation
- Department of Health
- Vital Statistics
- Board of Podiatric Medicine
- Board of Osteopathic Medicine
- Department of State
- Department of Health
- Department of State
- Water Management Districts
- South Florida Water Management District
- The proposed rule amendments were identified for correction/updating in accordance with Section 120.74, F.S. The amendments are as follows: 1) repeal rules that are redundant or inconsistent with statutes; 2) update the District’s ePermitting website and delete outdated language; 3) delete the term “general” from standard permits pursuant to Section 373.118, F.S.; 4) correct rule language to be consistent with statutes; 5) update incorporation language pursuant to Section 120.55(1)(a)4., F.S., and Rule 1B-30.005, F.A.C.; 6) include hyperlinks to materials incorporated by reference pursuant to Section 120.54(1)(i), F.S.; and 7) delete obsolete forms.
- Due of Comment: 9/30/2011
- The proposed rule amendments were identified for correction/updating in accordance with Section 120.74, F.S. The amendments are as follows: 1) delete “general” from standard permits pursuant to Section 373.118, F.S.; 2) update rules to be consistent with amendment to Section 373.083, F.S.; 3) update the District’s ePermitting website and delete outdated navigation instructions; 4) specify paragraph in which Basis of Review is incorporated; 5) specify statute describing private docks; 6) delete incorporated material no longer relied upon; 7) update incorporation language pursuant to Section 120.55(1)(a)4., F.S., and Rule 1B-30.005, F.A.C., and include hyperlinks to materials incorporated by reference pursuant to Section 120.54(l)(i), F.S.; 8) update process for submitting applications; 9) delete language redundant of another rule; 10) clarify reference to all applications rather than specific; 11) update title of regulation director; and 12) add date of operating agreement; and 13) add contact information for Division of Historical Resources.
The District is also amending the “Basis of Review for Environmental Resource Permit Applications within the South Florida Water Management District,” incorporated by reference in paragraph 40E-4.091(1)(a), F.A.C., as follows: Section 1.1 – correct the term “rule” to “paragraph”; 1.2 – delete “general” from standard permits pursuant to Section 373.118, F.S.; 1.2.1 – add “standard” permits as a permit separate from “general” permits pursuant to Section 373.118, F.S.;
1.3 – add Governing Board designee pursuant to amendment to Section 373.083, F.S.; 2.10, 2.18, 2.34, 2.37 – update effective date of referenced rules, delete repealed rule and add incorporation language pursuant to Rule 1B-30.005, F.A.C; 2.35 – add Governing Board designee pursuant to amendment to Section 373.083, F.S.; 4.1 – add incorporation language pursuant to Rule 1B-30.005, F.A.C.; 4.1.1 – correct rule, subsection and paragraph, and update rule reference; 4.2.1 – delete reference to repealed rule; 4.2.2 – delete the term “general” as a form of standard permit pursuant to s. 373.118(1), F.S., and correct agency name; 4.2.2.4 – delete title next to rule number; 4.2.3 – add the term “subparagraph” before rule numbers; 4.2.3.3 – delete manual no longer relied upon; 4.2.3.6 – delete the term “general” as a form of standard permit pursuant to Section 373.118(1), F.S.; 4.2.4.4 – clarify paragraph number of rule reference;
4.2.7, 4.3 and 4.3.1.7 – delete references to repealed rules; Table 4.2.7-1 – move table under section 4.2.7; 4.3.7.6 and 4.3.8 – add incorporation language pursuant to 1B-30.005, F.A.C.; 4.4.3.1 – change “long term” to “perpetuity” to clarify and be consistent with other statutes; 4.4.4.7, 4.5, 4.5.1 – add incorporation language pursuant to Rule 1B-30.005, F.A.C.; 5.1 – add F.A.C. to rule reference; 5.2.2 – update references to ordinances and add incorporation language pursuant to 1B-30.005, F.A.C.; 5.9.4 – delete agency reference and delete old process for submitting results; 6.12 – correct incomplete sentence; 9.2.4 – add incorporation language pursuant to Rule 1B-30.005, F.A.C.; 10.1 – add incorporation language pursuant to Rule 1B-30.005, F.A.C.; and Appendix 6 – delete cover sheet.
- Due of Comment: 9/30/2011
- The proposed rule amendments were identified for correction/updating in accordance with Section 120.74, F.S. The proposed rule amendments: 1) correct the District’s rules to delete “general” from standard permits pursuant to Section 373.118(1), F.S.; 2) update incorporation language pursuant to Section 120.55(1)(a)4., F.S., and Rule 1B-30.005, F.A.C.; 3) include hyperlinks to materials incorporated by reference pursuant to Section 30.005, F.A.C.; 4) update titles of directors; 5) delete reference to repealed rule; and 6) delete outdated language.
- Due of Comment: 9/30/2011
- The proposed rule amendments were identified for correction/updating in accordance with Section 120.74, F.S. The amendments are as follows: 1) update incorporation pursuant to Section 120.55(1)(a)4., F.S., and Rule 1B-30.005, F.A.C., and include hyperlinks to materials incorporated by reference pursuant to Section 120.54(l)(i), F.S.; 2) delete “general” from standard permits pursuant to Section 373.118, F.S.; 3) delete incorporated material no longer relied upon; 4) correct citations; 6) update filing procedures; 5) correct text to be consistent with rule title; and 6) repeal unnecessary rule.
- Due of Comment: 9/30/2011
- The proposed rule amendments were identified for correction/updating in accordance with Section 120.74, F.S. The amendments are as follows: 1) update processes; 2) delete unnecessary titles of rule numbers within text; 3) renumber Figures 1-6 to 41-10-41-15; 4) delete reference to repealed rule; and 5) add incorporation language.
- Due of Comment: 9/30/2011
3. Notices of Changes, Corrections and Withdrawals
- Department of Corrections
- Department of Health
- Board of Podiatric Medicine
- Prescription Drug Monitoring Program
- Division of Medical Quality Assurance
- Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles
- Division of Motor Vehicles
- Department of Education
- Department of Financial Services
- Division of Workers' Compensation
4. Emergency Rules
- Department of the Lottery
5. Petitions and Dispositions Regarding Rule Variance or Waiver
- Department of Environmental Protection
- Beaches and Coastal Systems
- of its intent to close the variance file #WL-872 ATF AR V. Notice of receipt of this petition was published in the Florida Administrative Weekly, Vol. 33, No. 8, on February 23, 2008. George H. Collins, petitioner, requested a variance from subparagraph 62B-33.0051(1)(a)1., F.A.C., which provides the condition where construction of armoring shall be authorized. The request was associated with an after-the-fact permit application to keep an emergency coastal armoring structure in place located 132 Seaward Drive, Santa Rosa Beach, FL, in Walton County. No public comment was received. On June 2, 2011, Chapter 2011-261, Laws of Florida became effective. This Local Bill allows emergency coastal armoring structures constructed in Walton Co., between July 10, 2005 and April 30, 2006, to remain in place without a Department permit, therefore, the variance is no longer necessary.
- of its intent to close the variance file #WL-927 AR ATF V. Notice of receipt of this petition was published in the Florida Administrative Weekly, Vol. 34, No. 37, on September 12, 2008. C. T. Fitzpatrick, Mr. & Mrs. Kimmerling, Mr. & Mrs. Hodges, and Mr. & Mrs. Lester, petitioners, requested a variance from subsections 62B-33.002(18), (43) and (63), F.A.C., which defines “eligible structures”, “nonconforming structures,” and “vulnerable,” respectively, and from subparagraph 62B-33.0051(1)(a)1., F.A.C., which provides the condition where construction of armoring shall be authorized. The request was associated with an after-the-fact permit application to keep an emergency coastal armoring structure in place located at 23, 57, 77 Highland Ave., Santa Rosa Beach, FL, Walton County. No public comment was received. On June 2, 2011, Chapter 2011-261, Laws of Florida became effective. This Local Bill allows emergency coastal armoring structures constructed in Walton County, between July 10, 2005 and April 30, 2006, to remain in place without a Department permit, therefore, the variance is no longer necessary.
- of its intent to close the variance file #WL-851 AR ATF V. Notice of receipt of this petition was published in the Florida Administrative Weekly, Vol. 34, No. 24, on June 13, 2008. Charles W. Fleming, Jr., and John E. Fleming, petitioners, requested a variance from subsections 62B-33.002(18), (63), F.A.C., which defines “eligible structures” and “vulnerable” respectively, and from paragraph 62B-33.0051(1)(a), F.A.C., which states the conditions where armoring may be authorized. The request was associated with an after-the-fact permit application to keep an emergency coastal armoring structure in place located at 490 Blue Mountain Road, Santa Rosa Beach, FL, Walton County. No public comment was received. On June 2, 2011, Chapter 2011-261, Laws of Florida became effective. This Local Bill allows emergency coastal armoring structures constructed in Walton County, between July 10, 2005 and April 30, 2006, to remain in place without a Department permit, therefore, the variance is no longer necessary.
- of its intent to close the variance file #WL-831 AR ATF V. Notice of receipt of this petition was published in the Florida Administrative Weekly, Vol. 32, No. 38, on September 22, 2006. Stephen Homes and Deborah McAlexander, petitioners, requested a variance from subparagraph 62B-33.0051(1)(a)1., F.A.C., which provide the conditions by which construction of armoring shall be authorized. The request was associated with an after-the-fact permit application to keep an emergency coastal armoring structure in place located at 157 Seaward Dr., Santa Rosa Beach, FL, Walton County. No public comment was received. On June 2, 2011, Chapter 2011-261, Laws of Florida became effective. This Local Bill allows emergency coastal armoring structures constructed in Walton County, between July 10, 2005 and April 30, 2006, to remain in place without a Department permit, therefore, the variance is no longer necessary.
- of its intent to close the variance file #WL-876 AR ATF V. Notice of receipt of this petition was published in the Florida Administrative Weekly, Vol. 34, No. 25, on June 20, 2008. Margaret L. Peterson, James B. Martin, Richard Maddox, David Rees, and The Jones Group, petitioners, requested a variance from subsections 62B-33.002(18), (19), F.A.C., which defines “eligible structures” and “emergency protection”, and from Rule 62B-33.0051, F.A.C., which provides the conditions where construction of armoring shall be authorized. The request was associated with an after-the-fact permit application to keep an emergency coastal armoring structure in place located at 787, 791, 797, 815 and 825, Sc. Hwy. 98, in Walton County. No public comment was received. On June 2, 2011, Chapter 2011-261, Laws of Florida became effective. This Local Bill allows emergency coastal armoring structures constructed in Walton County, between July 10, 2005 and April 30, 2006, to remain in place without a Department permit, therefore, the variance is no longer necessary.
- of its intent to close the variance file #WL-868 AR-ATF V. Notice of receipt of this petition was published in the Florida Administrative Weekly, Vol. 32, No. 49, on December 8, 2006. John Smart, petitioner, requested a variance from subparagraph 62B-33.0051(1)(a)1., F.A.C., which provides the conditions where construction of armoring shall be authorized. The request was associated with an after-the-fact permit application to keep an emergency coastal armoring structure in place located at 125 Seaward Dr., Santa Rosa Beach, FL, in Walton County. No public comment was received. On June 2, 2011, Chapter 2011-261, Laws of Florida became effective. This Local Bill allows emergency coastal armoring structures constructed in Walton County, between July 10, 2005 and April 30, 2006, to remain in place without a Department permit, therefore, the variance is no longer necessary.
- Department of Business and Professional Regulation
- Division of Hotels and Restaurants
- On August 23, 2011, the Division issued an order. The Final Order was in response to a Petition for emergency Variance from Transportation and Parking Services, filed July 29, 2011, and advertised in Vol. 37, No. 32, 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 2.7.4 ASME A17.3, 1996 edition, as adopted by Chapter 30, Section 3001.2, Florida Building Code, adopted by paragraph 61C-5.001(1)(a), Florida Administrative Code, that requires restricted door openings until November 30, 2011, 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 (VW 2011-251).
A copy of the Order may be obtained by contacting: Mark Boutin, Bureau of Elevator Safety, 1940 North Monroe Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-1013.
The Department of Business and Professional Regulation, Division of Hotels and Restaurants, Bureau of Elevator Safety hereby gives notice on August 23, 2011, the Division issued an order. The Final Order was in response to a Petition for Variance from Bank of America Plaza, filed March 16, 2010, and advertised in Vol. 37, No. 24, 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 Section 3003.1.4, Florida Building Code, adopted by paragraph 61C-5.001(1)(a), Florida Administrative Code, that requires air conditioning be connected to the standby power source 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 (VW 2011-187).
A copy of the Order may be obtained by contacting: Mark Boutin, Bureau of Elevator Safety, 1940 North Monroe Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-1013.
The Department of Business and Professional Regulation, Division of Hotels and Restaurants, Bureau of Elevator Safety hereby gives notice on August 23, 2011, the Division issued an order. The Final Order was in response to a Petition for Variance from American Cement Co., filed May 27, 2011, and advertised in Vol. 37, No. 23, 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 5.7.12.2 ASME A17.1, 2000 edition, as adopted by Chapter 30, Section 3001.2, Florida Building Code, adopted by paragraph 61C-5.001(1)(a), Florida Administrative Code, that requires a special purpose personnel elevator’s capacity not exceed 1000 lbs. and the inside clear area not exceed 13 square feet 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 (VW 2011-183).
A copy of the Order may be obtained by contacting: Mark Boutin, Bureau of Elevator Safety, 1940 North Monroe Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-1013.
The Department of Business and Professional Regulation, Division of Hotels and Restaurants, Bureau of Elevator Safety hereby gives notice on August 23, 2011, the Division issued an order. The Final Order was in response to a Petition for emergency Variance from Carter House, filed July 27, 2011, and advertised in Vol. 37, No. 32, 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 3.11.3 and 2.7.4 ASME A17.3, 1996 edition, as adopted by Chapter 30, Section 3001.2, Florida Building Code, adopted by paragraph 61C-5.001(1)(a), Florida Administrative Code, that requires upgrading the elevators for firefighters’ emergency operations and restricted door openings until July 15, 2014, 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 (VW 2011-247).
A copy of the Order may be obtained by contacting: Mark Boutin, Bureau of Elevator Safety, 1940 North Monroe Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-1013.
The Department of Business and Professional Regulation, Division of Hotels and Restaurants, Bureau of Elevator Safety hereby gives notice on August 23, 2011, the Division issued an order. The Final Order was in response to a Petition for Variance from Duval Co. Courthouse, filed June 20, 2011, and advertised in Vol. 37, No. 26, 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 3.11.3 ASME A17.3, 1996 edition, as adopted by Chapter 30, Section 3001.2, Florida Building Code, adopted by paragraph 61C-5.001(1)(a), Florida Administrative Code, that requires upgrading the elevators for firefighters’ emergency operations until October 1, 2014, 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 (VW 2011-212).
A copy of the Order may be obtained by contacting: Mark Boutin, Bureau of Elevator Safety, 1940 North Monroe Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-1013.
The Department of Business and Professional Regulation, Division of Hotels and Restaurants, Bureau of Elevator Safety hereby gives notice on August 23, 2011, the Division issued an order. The Final Order was in response to a Petition for Variance from Police Administration Bldg., filed June 20, 2011, and advertised in Vol. 37, No. 26, 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 3.11.3 ASME A17.3, 1996 edition, as adopted by Chapter 30, Section 3001.2, Florida Building Code, adopted by paragraph 61C-5.001(1)(a), Florida Administrative Code, that requires upgrading the elevators for firefighters’ emergency operations until October 1, 2014, 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 (VW 2011-211).
A copy of the Order may be obtained by contacting: Mark Boutin, Bureau of Elevator Safety, 1940 North Monroe Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-1013.
The Department of Business and Professional Regulation, Division of Hotels and Restaurants, Bureau of Elevator Safety hereby gives notice on August 23, 2011, the Division issued an order. The Final Order was in response to a Petition for Variance from Police Administration Bldg., filed June 20, 2011, and advertised in Vol. 37, No. 26, 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 3.11.3 ASME A17.3, 1996 edition, as adopted by Chapter 30, Section 3001.2, Florida Building Code, adopted by paragraph 61C-5.001(1)(a), Florida Administrative Code, that requires upgrading the elevators for firefighters’ emergency operations until September 30, 2014, 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 (VW 2011-210).
A copy of the Order may be obtained by contacting: Mark Boutin, Bureau of Elevator Safety, 1940 North Monroe Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-1013.
The Department of Business and Professional Regulation, Division of Hotels and Restaurants, Bureau of Elevator Safety hereby gives notice on August 23, 2011, the Division issued an order. The Final Order was in response to a Petition for Variance from Fire & Rescue Headquarters, filed June 20, 2011, and advertised in Vol. 37, No. 26, 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 3.11.3 ASME A17.3, 1996 edition, as adopted by Chapter 30, Section 3001.2, Florida Building Code, adopted by paragraph 61C-5.001(1)(a), Florida Administrative Code, that requires upgrading the elevators for firefighters’ emergency operations until October 1, 2014 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 (VW 2011-209).
A copy of the Order may be obtained by contacting: Mark Boutin, Bureau of Elevator Safety, 1940 North Monroe Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-1013.
The Department of Business and Professional Regulation, Division of Hotels and Restaurants, Bureau of Elevator Safety hereby gives notice on August 23, 2011, the Division issued an order. The Final Order was in response to a Petition for Variance from St. Lucie Co. Courthouse, Prisoner Elevator, filed June 30, 2011, and advertised in Vol. 37, 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 2.2.2.5 ASME A17.1, 2004 edition, as adopted by Chapter 30, Section 3001.2, Florida Building Code, adopted by paragraph 61C-5.001(1)(a), Florida Administrative Code, that requires a drain or sump pump in the hoistway 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 (VW 2011-220).
A copy of the Order may be obtained by contacting: Mark Boutin, Bureau of Elevator Safety, 1940 North Monroe Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-1013.
The Department of Business and Professional Regulation, Division of Hotels and Restaurants, Bureau of Elevator Safety hereby gives notice on August 23, 2011, the Division issued an order. The Final Order was in response to a Petition for Variance from Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center, filed July 1, 2011, and advertised in Vol. 37, 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 2.4.1.5 and 2.15.9.2 ASME A17.1, 2007 edition, as adopted by Chapter 30, Section 3001.2, Florida Building Code, adopted by paragraph 61C-5.001(1)(a), Florida Administrative Code, that requires the pit be 5' deep 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 (VW 2011-222).
- Department of Environmental Protection
- Beaches and Coastal Systems
- of its intent to close the variance file #WL-928 AR ATF V. Notice of receipt of this petition was published in the Florida Administrative Weekly, Vol. 34, No. 30, on July 25, 2008. Alan Nix, Patrick and Sylvia Tylka, petitioners, requested a variance from subsections 62B-33.002(18), (43) and (63), F.A.C., which defines “eligible structures”, “nonconforming structure” and “vulnerable”, respectively and from subparagraph 62B-33.0051(1)(a)1., F.A.C., which provides the condition where construction of armoring shall be authorized. The request was associated with an after-the-fact permit application to keep an emergency coastal armoring structure in place located at 286 and 288 Blue Mountain Road, Santa Rosa Beach, FL, in Walton County. No public comment was received. On June 2, 2011, Chapter 2011-261, Laws of Florida became effective. This Local Bill allows emergency coastal armoring structures constructed in Walton County, between July 10, 2005 and April 30, 2006, to remain in place without a Department permit, therefore, the variance is no longer necessary.
- Department of Financial Services
- Securities
- NOTICE OF INTENT TO APPROVE PETITION FOR VARIANCE FROM OR WAIVER OF RULE 69W-600.0021, FLORIDA ADMINISTRATIVE CODE (NOTICE OF INTENT). Nature of rule: Rule 69W-600.0021, Florida Administrative Code, relates to the effect of law enforcement records on applications for registration as associated persons. The Petition was filed by Mr. Mickey P. McLellan on August 31, 2010. Notice 9114331 was published in Vol. 36, No. 37, in the September 17, 2010 edition, of the Florida Administrative Weekly. The NOTICE OF INTENT grants the Petition on the basis of legal hardship. NOTICE 10334591 was published in the Vol. 37, No. 34, in the August 26, 2011, which incorrectly indicated Mr. McLellan’s Petition was received on August 15, 2011.
A copy of the NOTICE OF INTENT can be obtained by contacting: Mary Howell, Agency Clerk, Office of Financial Regulation, 200 East Gaines Street, The Fletcher Building, Suite 526, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0379, (850)410-9896.
- Florida Housing Finance Corporation
- Department of Business and Professional Regulation
- Division of Hotels and Restaurants
- On July 29, 2011, the Department received a Petition for 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, subsections 61C-4.010(1), (6), Florida Administrative Code, from Jack Snacks, Orlando, FL. 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 Petition for this variance was published in Vol. 37, No. 32, on August 12, 2011. The Order for this Petition was signed on August 19, 2011, 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 that each pan within the steam table is properly covered with an individual lid; the steam table is enclosed within a cabinet with tight-fitting doors, and is protected by an air curtain installed and operated according to the manufacturer’s specifications that protects against flying vermin or other environmental contaminants; all steam table foods must be properly reheated for hot holding at approved commissaries and held hot at the proper minimum temperature per the parameters of the currently adopted FDA Food Code; steam table food is to be dispensed by the operator with no customer self-service. The Petitioner shall also strictly adhere to the operating procedures and copies of the variance and operating procedures are to be present on the MFDV during all periods of operation.
- On August 5, 2011, the Department received a Petition for an Emergency Variance for subsection 61C-4.010(7), Florida Administrative Code, from Forno E Fornelli Trattoria E Pizzeria, Key Biscayne, FL. The above referenced F.A.C. addresses the requirement that at least one accessible bathroom located on the same level be provided for use by customers. They are requesting to utilize public bathrooms located on a different level than the food service establishment for customer use only.
The Petition for this variance was published in Vol. 37, No. 33, on August 19, 2011. The Order for this Petition was signed on August 26, 2011, 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 public bathrooms located on the level above 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 that directional signage is installed within and outside the establishment clearly stating the location of the bathrooms.
- Department of Environmental Protection
- Beaches and Coastal Systems
- of its intent to close the variance file #WL-999 AR ATF V. Notice of receipt of this petition was published in the Florida Administrative Weekly, Vol. 34, No. 17, on April 25, 2008. Keith R. Jackson, petitioner, requested a variance from subsections 62B-33.002(18) and (19), F.A.C., which defines “eligible structures” and “emergency protection”, and subparagraph 62B-33.0051(1)(a)1., F.A.C., which provide the conditions by which construction of armoring shall be authorized. The request was associated with an after-the-fact permit application to keep an emergency coastal armoring structure in place located at 122 Sandcliffs Drive, Santa Rosa Beach, FL, in Walton County. No public comment was received. On June 2, 2011, Chapter 2011-261, Laws of Florida became effective. This Local Bill allows emergency coastal armoring structures constructed in Walton County, between July 10, 2005 and April 30, 2006, to remain in place without a Department permit, therefore, the variance is no longer necessary.
- Department of Community Affairs
- Division of Housing and Community Development
- Department of Business and Professional Regulation
- Construction Industry Licensing Board
- Thomas Maloney, P.E.
The Petitioner does not state in his request which rule the Petitioner seeks the Variance or Waiver. However, it appears the Petitioner is seeking a permanent waiver or variance of Rule 61G4-16.005, F.A.C., limiting the period a passing grade is valid for purposes of certification to 4 years.
Comments on this petition should be filed with: Construction Industry Licensing Board, Northwood Center, 1940 North Monroe Street, Tallahassee, FL 32399, within 14 days of publication of this notice.
- Woodrow Mepham.
The Petitioner does not state in his request which rule the Petitioner seeks the Variance or Waiver. However, it appears the Petitioner is seeking a permanent waiver or variance of Rule 61G4-16.005, F.A.C., limiting the period a passing grade is valid for purposes of certification to 4 years.
Comments on this petition should be filed with: Construction Industry Licensing Board, Northwood Center, 1940 North Monroe Street, Tallahassee, FL 32399, within 14 days of publication of this notice.
- Department of Health
- Board of Pharmacy
- Timothy R. Koch, RPh, on behalf of Walmart Stores, Inc., seeking a waiver of subparagraph 64B16-28.450(6)(a)1., Florida Administrative Code, which requires that the pharmacist write the word “central fill” on the face of the original prescription and record the name, address, and DEA registration number if a controlled substance of the originating pharmacy to which the prescription has been transmitted and the name of the originating pharmacy’s pharmacist transmitting the prescription, and the date of transmittal. Petitioner would instead like to provide a printout if requested.
- Robert H. Wilson B. Pharm., on behalf of The Towers Pharmacy, Inc., seeking a variance or waiver of Rule 64B16-27.797, Florida Administrative Code, which requires antineoplastic drugs to be compounded in a vertical flow, Class II biological safety cabinet. Petitioner would instead like to use the facilities at Baptist Hospital Pharmacy.
- Department of Business and Professional Regulation
- Division of Hotels and Restaurants
- Bethune Education Center. Petitioner seeks an emergency variance of the requirements of ASME A17.1, Section 2.18.5.1, 2.20.4 and 2.24.2.1, as adopted by Chapter 30, Section 3001.2, Florida Building Code, adopted by paragraph 61C-5.001(1)(a), Florida Administrative Code, that requires a 9.5 mm steel rope and a metallic sheave which poses a significant economic/financial hardship. Any interested person may file comments within 5 days of the publication of this notice with: Mark Boutin, Bureau of Elevator Safety, 1940 North Monroe Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-1013 (VW 2011-283).
A copy of the Petition may be obtained by contacting: Mark Boutin, Bureau of Elevator Safety, 1940 North Monroe Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-1013.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on August 29, 2011, the Department of Business and Professional Regulation, Division of Hotels and Restaurants, Bureau of Elevator Safety, received a petition for SunTrust Building. Petitioner seeks a variance of the requirements of ASME A17.3, Section 3.11.3, as adopted by Chapter 30, Section 3001.2, Florida Building Code, adopted by paragraph 61C-5.001(1)(a), Florida Administrative Code, that requires upgrading the elevators with firefighters’ emergency operations which poses a significant economic/ financial hardship. Any interested person may file comments within 14 days of the publication of this notice with: Mark Boutin, Bureau of Elevator Safety, 1940 North Monroe Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-1013 (VW 2011-284).
A copy of the Petition may be obtained by contacting: Mark Boutin, Bureau of Elevator Safety, 1940 North Monroe Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-1013.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on August 29, 2011, the Department of Business and Professional Regulation, Division of Hotels and Restaurants, Bureau of Elevator Safety, received a petition for The Strand. Petitioner seeks an emergency variance of the requirements of ASME A17.1, Section 8.7.2.27.4, as adopted by Chapter 30, Section 3001.2, Florida Building Code, adopted by paragraph 61C-5.001(1)(a), Florida Administrative Code, that regulates conformance of controllers which poses a significant economic/financial hardship. Any interested person may file comments within 5 days of the publication of this notice with: Mark Boutin, Bureau of Elevator Safety, 1940 North Monroe Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-1013 (VW 2011-285).
A copy of the Petition may be obtained by contacting: Mark Boutin, Bureau of Elevator Safety, 1940 North Monroe Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-1013.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on August 30, 2011, the Department of Business and Professional Regulation, Division of Hotels and Restaurants, Bureau of Elevator Safety, received a petition for Lakewood at Palm Beach. Petitioner seeks an emergency variance of the requirements of an unspecified Section of A17.1, as adopted by Chapter 30, Section 3001.2, Florida Building Code, adopted by paragraph 61C-5.001(1)(a), Florida Administrative Code, which poses a significant economic/financial hardship. Any interested person may file comments within 5 days of the publication of this notice with Mark Boutin, Bureau of Elevator Safety, 1940 North Monroe Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-1013 (VW 2011-286).
A copy of the Petition may be obtained by contacting: Mark Boutin, Bureau of Elevator Safety, 1940 North Monroe Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-1013.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on August 30, 2011, the Department of Business and Professional Regulation, Division of Hotels and Restaurants, Bureau of Elevator Safety, received a petition for Tropical Manor Hotel. Petitioner seeks a variance of the requirements of ASME A17.3, Section 3.11.3, 3.10.4(t), 3.3.2 and 3.11.1, as adopted by Chapter 30, Section 3001.2, Florida Building Code, adopted by paragraph 61C-5.001(1)(a), Florida Administrative Code, that requires upgrading the elevators with firefighters’ emergency operations, keyed stop switch, platform guards and emergency communication which poses a significant economic/financial hardship. Any interested person may file comments within 14 days of the publication of this notice with: Mark Boutin, Bureau of Elevator Safety, 1940 North Monroe Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-1013 (VW 2011-287).
A copy of the Petition may be obtained by contacting: Mark Boutin, Bureau of Elevator Safety, 1940 North Monroe Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-1013.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on August 29, 2011, the Department of Business and Professional Regulation, Division of Hotels and Restaurants, Bureau of Elevator Safety, received a petition for Australian Condo. Petitioner seeks an emergency variance of the requirements of ASME A17.3, Section 3.4.4, as adopted by Chapter 30, Section 3001.2, Florida Building Code, adopted by paragraph 61C-5.001(1)(a), Florida Administrative Code, that requires top and side emergency exits which poses a significant economic/financial hardship. Any interested person may file comments within 5 days of the publication of this notice with: Mark Boutin, Bureau of Elevator Safety, 1940 North Monroe Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-1013 (VW 2011-288).
A copy of the Petition may be obtained by contacting: Mark Boutin, Bureau of Elevator Safety, 1940 North Monroe Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-1013.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on August 31, 2011, the Department of Business and Professional Regulation, Division of Hotels and Restaurants, Bureau of Elevator Safety, received a petition for Pines of Boca Barwood II. Petitioner seeks a variance of the requirements of ASME A17.3, Section 3.11.3, as adopted by Chapter 30, Section 3001.2 Florida Building Code adopted by paragraph 61C-5.001(1)(a), Florida Administrative Code, that requires upgrading the elevators with firefighters’ emergency operations which poses a significant economic/financial hardship. Any interested person may file comments within 14 days of the publication of this notice with: Mark Boutin, Bureau of Elevator Safety, 1940 North Monroe Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-1013 (VW 2011-289).
- Board of Accountancy
6. Notices of Meetings, Workshops and Public Hearings
- Department of Children and Families
- Substance Abuse Program
- ITN #07D11GC1 – To Become the Community-Based Managing Entity for Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services in the Southeast Region. Meeting of Negotiators to Formulate Recommendation for Award. The purpose of this meeting is to provide an opportunity for the Department’s negotiators to discuss the Respondents with which they conducted negotiations, to determine their recommendation for award that will be presented to the Secretary.; October 3, 2011, 2:00 p.m.; 1317 Winewood Blvd., Bldg. 6, Conference Room A, Tallahassee, FL 32399
- 1317 Winewood Blvd., Bldg. 6, Conference Room A, Tallahassee, FL 32399
- ITN #07D11GC3 – To Become the Community-Based Managing Entity for Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services in the Northeast Region. Meeting of Negotiators to Formulate Recommendation for Award. The purpose of this meeting is to provide an opportunity for the Department’s negotiators to discuss the Respondents with which they conducted negotiations, to determine their recommendation for award that will be presented to the Secretary.; October 3, 2011, 9:00 a.m.; 1317 Winewood Blvd., Bldg. 6, Conference Room A, Tallahassee, FL 32399
- 1317 Winewood Blvd., Bldg. 6, Conference Room A, Tallahassee, FL 32399
- ITN #07D11GC2 – To Become the Community-Based Managing Entity for Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services in the Central Region. Meeting of Negotiators to Formulate Recommendation for Award. The purpose of this meeting is to provide an opportunity for the Department’s negotiators to discuss the Respondents with which they conducted negotiations, to determine their recommendation for award that will be presented to the Secretary.; October 3, 2011, 11:00 a.m.; 1317 Winewood Blvd., Bldg. 6, Conference Room A, Tallahassee, FL 32399
- 1317 Winewood Blvd., Bldg. 6, Conference Room A, Tallahassee, FL 32399
- Refugee Services
- The debriefing meeting of the Department Evaluators for the Invitation to Negotiate for Community-Based Refugee Services Lead Agency in Orange, Osceola, and Seminole Counties (ITN #07K11BS1), as provided for in Section 2.6 of the ITN published on the Vendor Bid System (VBS) on July 13, 2011.; September 22, 2011, 2:00 p.m.; Florida Department of Children and Families, Refugee Services, 1317 Winewood Blvd., Bldg. 5, Room 203, Tallahassee, FL 32399-0700, Conference Call: 1(888)808-6959, Conference Code: 4883791#
- Florida Department of Children and Families, Refugee Services, 1317 Winewood Blvd., Bldg. 5, Room 203, Tallahassee, FL 32399-0700, Conference Call: 1(888)808-6959, Conference Code: 4883791#
- Other Agencies and Organizations
- Florida Workers' Compensation Insurance Guaranty Assoc., Inc.
- The Board will meet regarding the general business of the Association. The agenda includes but is not limited to: Receiver’s Report, Legal Report, Claims Report, Operations Report and Financial Reports.; Thursday, September 29, 2011, 10:00 a.m.; Hyatt Regency Orlando Airport Hotel, Orlando, FL
- Hyatt Regency Orlando Airport Hotel, Orlando, FL
- The Committee will meet regarding its general business.; Thursday, September 29, 2011, 9:00 a.m.; Hyatt Regency Orlando Airport Hotel, Orlando, FL
- Hyatt Regency Orlando Airport Hotel, Orlando, FL
- Water Management Districts
- South Florida Water Management District
- Public Meeting to Discuss Regulatory Matters; Wednesday, September 21, 2011, 10:00 a.m.; South Florida Water Management District, B-1 Bill Storch Conference Room, 3301 Gun Club Road, West Palm Beach, FL 33406. All or part of these meetings will be video-conferenced in order to permit maximum participation from the South Florida Water Management District Service Centers located at: Lower West Coast Service Center, 2301 McGregor Blvd., Fort Myers, FL 33901, and Orlando Service Center, 1707 Orlando Central Parkway, Suite 200, Orlando, FL 32809. The meeting will also be webcast.
- South Florida Water Management District, B-1 Bill Storch Conference Room, 3301 Gun Club Road, West Palm Beach, FL 33406. All or part of these meetings will be video-conferenced in order to permit maximum participation from the South Florida Water Management District Service Centers located at: Lower West Coast Service Center, 2301 McGregor Blvd., Fort Myers, FL 33901, and Orlando Service Center, 1707 Orlando Central Parkway, Suite 200, Orlando, FL 32809. The meeting will also be webcast.
- Metropolitan Planning Organizations
- Broward Metropolitan Planning Organization
- Regular Business Meeting of the Broward County Transportation Disadvantaged Coordinating Board (BCCB).; September 19, 2011, 2:00 p.m.; Board Room, Broward Metropolitan Planning Organization, Trade Centre South, 100 West Cypress Creek Road, Suite 850, Fort Lauderdale, FL
- Board Room, Broward Metropolitan Planning Organization, Trade Centre South, 100 West Cypress Creek Road, Suite 850, Fort Lauderdale, FL
- Regional Planning Councils
- East Central Florida Regional Planning Council
- Water Management Districts
- South Florida Water Management District
- Meeting of the Lake Belt Mitigation Committee (LBMC), created pursuant to Section 373.41492, Florida Statutes, to discuss a variety of Lake Belt issues.; September 30, 2011, 9:00 a.m.; South Florida Water Management District, Building B-1, 3rd Floor, Storch Room, 3301 Gun Club Road, West Palm Beach, FL 33406, Conference Call: (561)682-6700 or Nationwide Toll Free 1(866)433-6299, Meeting ID #: 2636
- South Florida Water Management District, Building B-1, 3rd Floor, Storch Room, 3301 Gun Club Road, West Palm Beach, FL 33406, Conference Call: (561)682-6700 or Nationwide Toll Free 1(866)433-6299, Meeting ID #: 2636
- Other Agencies and Organizations
- Florida Corrections Accreditation Commission, Inc.
- Discussion of candidate agencies for accreditation or reaccreditation and general business of the Commission.; September 26, 2011, 3:00 p.m.; Sawgrass Marriott, 1000 PGA Tour Boulevard, Ponte Vedra Beach, FL 32082
- Sawgrass Marriott, 1000 PGA Tour Boulevard, Ponte Vedra Beach, FL 32082
- Discussion of candidate agencies for accreditation or reaccreditation and general business of the Commission.; September 27, 2011, 10:30 a.m.; Sawgrass Marriott, 1000 PGA Tour Boulevard, Ponte Vedra Beach, FL 32082
- Sawgrass Marriott, 1000 PGA Tour Boulevard, Ponte Vedra Beach, FL 32082
- Commission for Florida Law Enforcement Accreditation, Inc.
- Discussion of candidate agencies for accreditation or reaccreditation and general business of the Commission.; September 28, 2011, 4:00 p.m.; Sawgrass Marriott, 1000 PGA Tour Boulevard, Ponte Vedra Beach, FL 32082
- Sawgrass Marriott, 1000 PGA Tour Boulevard, Ponte Vedra Beach, FL 32082
- Discussion of candidate agencies for accreditation or reaccreditation and general business of the Commission.; September 29, 2011, 10:00 a.m.; Sawgrass Marriott, 1000 PGA Tour Boulevard, Ponte Vedra Beach, FL 32082
- Sawgrass Marriott, 1000 PGA Tour Boulevard, Ponte Vedra Beach, FL 32082
- Department of Health
- Division of Emergency Preparedness and Community Support
- Other Agencies and Organizations
- Clay Soil and Water Conservation District
- Regional Planning Councils
- Central Florida Regional Planning Council
- A Meeting of the Heartland 2060 Consortium Partners Advisory Group of Heartland 2060 Regional Plan for Sustainable Development.; September 28, 2011, 10:00 a.m.; Heartland Workforce Office, 5901 US Hwy. 27 South, Suite 1, Sebring, FL 33870
- Heartland Workforce Office, 5901 US Hwy. 27 South, Suite 1, Sebring, FL 33870
- Water Management Districts
- St. Johns River Water Management District
- Includes a review of the resource and recreation management accomplishments and land acquisition updates since the previous NRPM in March 2011. One or more Governing Board Members may attend.; Northern Recreational Public Meeting (NRPM) - Tuesday, September 20, 2011, 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
; St. Johns River Water Management District, Headquarters, 4049 Reid Street, Palatka, FL 32177
- St. Johns River Water Management District, Headquarters, 4049 Reid Street, Palatka, FL 32177
- Department of Business and Professional Regulation
- Board of Pilot Commissioners
- Probable cause panel (portions may be closed to the public) and regular board business.; October 6, 2011, 2:00 p.m.; October 7, 2011, 9:00 a.m.; Embassy Suites-Fort Lauderdale, 1100 S.E. 17th Street, Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33316
- Embassy Suites-Fort Lauderdale, 1100 S.E. 17th Street, Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33316
- Department of Education
- University of North Florida
- The Art in State Buildings selection committee will hold an image review meeting for the Biological Sciences Building to select finalist to provide artwork for the Biological Sciences Building.; September 19, 2011, 1:00 p.m.; University of North Florida, Social Sciences Building, Dean’s Conference Room (51/3201), Jacksonville, FL
- University of North Florida, Social Sciences Building, Dean’s Conference Room (51/3201), Jacksonville, FL
- Other Agencies and Organizations
- Sunshine State Governmental Financing Commission
- Board of Directors Meeting.; Friday, September 16, 2011, 3:00 p.m.; Hammock Board Room, Hammock Beach Resort, 200 Ocean Crest Drive, Palm Coast, Florida
- Hammock Board Room, Hammock Beach Resort, 200 Ocean Crest Drive, Palm Coast, Florida
- Water Management Districts
- St. Johns River Water Management District
- Board of Trustees of The Internal Improvement Trust Fund
- Department of Business and Professional Regulation
- Board of Accountancy
- The Probable Cause Panel will meet to conduct hearings on disciplinary matters. These meetings are closed to the public; however, there may be cases where probable cause was previously found which are to be reconsidered. This is a public meeting. The Board will meet to consider enforcement proceedings including consideration of investigation officers’ reports, rules, and other general business. This is a public meeting.; Thursday, October 6, 2011, Probable Cause; Friday, October 7, 2011, Board Meeting, 9:00 a.m. – until all business is concluded; Sheraton Suites, 4400 West Cypress Street, Tampa, FL 33607
- Sheraton Suites, 4400 West Cypress Street, Tampa, FL 33607
- Department of Elder Affairs
- Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program
- First Coast South District Long-Term Care Ombudsman Council business.; September 14, 2011; December 14, 2011, 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. (EST/EDT) (Note: Meeting dates have changed from original F.A.W. publication in Vol. 36, No. 51 on December 23, 2010.); 210 North Palmetto Avenue, Room 148, Daytona Beach, FL 32114
- 210 North Palmetto Avenue, Room 148, Daytona Beach, FL 32114
- Department of Transportation
- Departmental
- This workshop is being held to afford interested persons the opportunity to express their views concerning the location, conceptual design, social, economic and environmental effects of Financial Project ID: 427430-1, otherwise known as the SR A1A/Amelia Island Multi-Use Trail. Join us on September 22, 2011, to get the latest information on the SR A1A/Amelia Island Multi-Use Trail project. The Florida Department of Transportation proposes to construct a 5.9 mile Multi-Use Trail along SR-A1A on Amelia Island. The trail will begin at the southern tip of the island and end at Peter’s Point Park north of the Ritz-Carlton development. The Multi-Use Trail will be a 10' foot wide asphalt trail with 2' foot shoulders. The project design minimizes tree impacts. The design includes drainage structure modifications, utility coordination and wetland permitting. The workshop will be an open house format from 4:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. Project team members will be on hand to discuss the construction plans and answer any questions you may have. Then at 6:30 p.m., we will open the floor for
comments. Public participation is solicited without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability or family status.; September 22, 2011, 4:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.; American Beach Community Center, 1600 Julia Street, American Beach, FL 32034
- American Beach Community Center, 1600 Julia Street, American Beach, FL 32034
- Department of Health
- Other Agencies and Organizations
- Moffitt Cancer Center & Research Institute
- Department of Citrus
- Departmental
- The Commission will convene for the purpose of standing committee meetings and the regularly scheduled meeting of the Florida Citrus Commission. The Commission will address issues pertaining to budget items and revisions, contracts, advertising programs, program evaluation measurements, licensing, rulemaking, issues pertaining to Chapter 601, F.S., and other matters addressed during regular meetings of the Commission.; September 21, 2011, 9:00 a.m.; Florida Department of Citrus, 605 E. Main Street, Bartow, Florida 33830
- Florida Department of Citrus, 605 E. Main Street, Bartow, Florida 33830
- Department of Business and Professional Regulation
- Regulatory Council of Community Association Managers
- Department of Health
- Water Management Districts
- St. Johns River Water Management District
- Meeting of committee performing search for new Executive Director of St. Johns River Water Management District.
NOTE: One or more Governing Board members may attend and participate in the meetings by means of communications media technology.; September 23, 2011, 11:00 a.m.; Jacksonville Service Center, Cypress Room, 7775 Baymeadows Way, Suite 102, Jacksonville, FL 32256
- Jacksonville Service Center, Cypress Room, 7775 Baymeadows Way, Suite 102, Jacksonville, FL 32256
- Southwest Florida Water Management District
- Other Agencies and Organizations
- Citizens Property Insurance Corporation
- Items of discussion include, but are not limited to, Financial Statements.; September 28, 2011, 9:00 a.m.; Hotel Duval, 415 N. Monroe Street, Tallahassee, FL
- Hotel Duval, 415 N. Monroe Street, Tallahassee, FL
- Center for Independent Living of South Florida, Inc.
- Regularly scheduled meeting of the Board of Directors of the Center for Independent Living of South Florida, Inc. The Finance Committee and other ad hoc committees will meet 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 Noon, prior to the Board Meeting.
If alternative format (Braille, large print, electronic or audiotape), ASL interpreter, or other accommodation is required, please request at least 14 days in advance of the meeting date. RSVP to: Mary@soflacil.org or call: (305)751-8025, (TDD) (305)751-8891.; Saturday, September 24, 2011, 12:00 Noon – 2:00 p.m.; 6660 Biscayne Boulevard, Miami, FL 33138
- 6660 Biscayne Boulevard, Miami, FL 33138
- State Board of Administration
- Departmental
- To obtain approval for the filing of a Notice of Proposed Rule for 19-8.010, F.A.C., Reimbursement Contract, and for the filing of this rule for adoption if no member of the public timely requests a rule hearing. In addition, other general business of the Council may be addressed.; September 29, 2011, 1:00 p.m. (ET) – until conclusion of meeting; Conference Call: 1(888)808-6959 and enter Conference Code: 4765251363
- Conference Call: 1(888)808-6959 and enter Conference Code: 4765251363
- To discuss, in committee meetings, the 2011 standards and procedures and other general business of the Commission. In addition, the Commission will consider the acceptability of RiskLink 11.0.SP2 under the 2009 standards.; September 21-22, 2011, 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. (ET); Hermitage Centre Conference Room, Hermitage Centre, 1801 Hermitage Blvd., Tallahassee, Florida, Teleconference: 1(888)808-6959, Conference Code: 4765251363
- Hermitage Centre Conference Room, Hermitage Centre, 1801 Hermitage Blvd., Tallahassee, Florida, Teleconference: 1(888)808-6959, Conference Code: 4765251363
- Regional Planning Councils
- West Florida Regional Planning Council
- Water Management Districts
- South Florida Water Management District
- To receive public comment and vote on the final FY 11/12 millage rates and budget. All or part of this meeting may be conducted as a teleconference in order to permit maximum participation of Governing Board members.; Tuesday, September 20, 2011, 5:15 p.m. – until complete; 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 Education
- Education Practices Commission
- The Hearing Panel of the Education Practices Commission will consider final agency action in matters dealing with the disciplining of certified educators.; A Teacher Hearing Panel, September 22, 2011, 8:30 a.m. or as soon thereafter as can be heard; A Teacher Hearing Panel, 1:30 p.m. or as soon thereafter; An Administrator Hearing Panel, September 23, 2011, 8:30 a.m. or as soon thereafter as can be heard; A Business Meeting, 9:30 a.m. or as soon thereafter as can be heard; Embassy Suites Tampa Airport/Westshore, 555 North Westshore Boulevard, Tampa, Florida 33609, (813)875-1555
- Embassy Suites Tampa Airport/Westshore, 555 North Westshore Boulevard, Tampa, Florida 33609, (813)875-1555
- Other Agencies and Organizations
- Pasco-Pinellas Area Agency on Aging
- Agency for Health Care Administration
- Departmental
- This is a meeting of the Commission on Review of Taxpayer Funded Hospital Districts. The commission was created by Governor’s Executive Order Number 11-63, to assess and make recommendations on the role of hospital districts, whether it is in the public’s best interest to have government entities operating hospitals and what is the most effective model for enhancing health-care access for the poor.; Tuesday, September 20, 2011, 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.; Agency for Health Care Administration, 2727 Mahan Drive, Building 3, Conference Room “A”, Tallahassee, FL 32308. Any person interested in participating by telephone may dial: 1(888)808-6959, Participant Code: 8509223803. If you have any difficulty accessing the teleconference, please call: Florida Center’s Main Number at (850)412-3730.
- Agency for Health Care Administration, 2727 Mahan Drive, Building 3, Conference Room “A”, Tallahassee, FL 32308. Any person interested in participating by telephone may dial: 1(888)808-6959, Participant Code: 8509223803. If you have any difficulty accessing the teleconference, please call: Florida Center’s Main Number at (850)412-3730.
- Department of Revenue
- Departmental
- Approval to publish a Notice of Proposed Rule for the following rule sections:
Rule 12-3.0015, F.A.C. – Interest Applicable to Unpaid Tax Liabilities or Amounts Not Timely Refunded – (General; Procedure)
Rule 12-6.0015, F.A.C. – Public Use Forms – (Informal Protest and Appeal Procedure)
Rule 12-16.003, F.A.C. – Form of Consent Agreements – (Consent Agreements)
Rule 12-18.001, F.A.C. – Authorization for Compensation
Rule 12-18.004, F.A.C. – Submission of Information and Claims for Compensation – (Compensation for Tax Information)
Rule 12-22.005, F.A.C. – Disclosure Procedures
Rule 12-22.007, F.A.C. – Registration Information Sharing and Exchange Program – (Confidentiality and Disclosure of Tax Information)
Rule 12-29.002, F.A.C. – Florida Tax Credit Scholarship Program; Participation; Allocation; Carryforward; Rescindment
Rule 12-29.003, F.A.C. – Florida Tax Credit Scholarship Program; Applications – (Multitax Credits)
Rule 12A-1.0142, F.A.C. – Refund of Tax Paid on Purchases of Equipment, Machinery, and Other Materials for Renewable Energy Technologies
Rule 12A-1.097, F.A.C. – Public Use Forms
Rule 12A-1.107, F.A.C. – Enterprise Zone and Florida Neighborhood Revitalization Programs – (Sales and Use Tax)
Rule 12A-16.008, F.A.C. – Public Use Forms – (Rental Car Surcharge)
Rule 12A-19.041, F.A.C. – Sales of Communications Services to a Residential Household
Rule 12A-19.100, F.A.C. – Public Use Forms – (Communications Services Tax)
Rule 12B-4.003, F.A.C. – Public Use Forms
Rule 12B-4.060, F.A.C. – Tax on Transfers of Ownership Interest in Legal Entities – (Documentary Stamp Tax)
Rule 12B-5.030, F.A.C. – Importers
Rule 12B-5.040, F.A.C. – Carriers
Rule 12B-5.050, F.A.C. – Terminal Suppliers
Rule 12B-5.060, F.A.C. – Wholesalers
Rule 12B-5.070, F.A.C. – Terminal Operators
Rule 12B-5.080, F.A.C. – Exporters
Rule 12B-5.090, F.A.C. – Local Government Users
Rule 12B-5.100, F.A.C. – Mass Transit Systems
Rule 12B-5.110, F.A.C. – Blenders
Rule 12B-5.121, F.A.C. – Temporary Licenses Issued Under a Declared Emergency
Rule 12B-5.130, F.A.C. – Refunds
Rule 12B-5.150, F.A.C. – Public Use Forms
Rule 12B-5.200, F.A.C. – Retailers of Alternative Fuel
Rule 12B-5.400, F.A.C. – Producers and Importers of Pollutants – (Fuel and Pollutant Taxes)
Rule 12B-7.008, F.A.C. – Public Use Forms
Rule 12B-7.026, F.A.C. – Public Use Forms – (Severance Taxes, Fees and Surcharges)
Rule 12B-8.001, F.A.C. – Premium Tax; Rate and Computation
Rule 12B-8.0012, F.A.C. – Insurance Policy Surcharge; Rate and Computation
Rule 12B-8.003, F.A.C. – Tax Statement; Overpayments
Rule 12B-8.006, F.A.C. – State Fire Marshal Regulatory Assessment and Surcharge; Levy and Amount
Rule 12B-8.007, F.A.C. – Deposit of Certain Tax Receipts; Refund of Improper Payments
Rule 12B-8.016, F.A.C. – Retaliatory Provisions – (Insurance Premium Taxes, Fees and Surcharges)
Rule 12C-1.003, F.A.C. – Definitions
Rule 12C-1.051, F.A.C. – Forms
Rule 12C-1.343, F.A.C. – Interest Computations – (Corporate Income Tax)
Rule 12C-2.0115, F.A.C. – Public Use Forms – (Intangible Tax on Government Leasehold Estates)
Rule 12C-3.0015, F.A.C. – Documents, Extensions, and Due Dates for Filing
Rule 12C-3.008, F.A.C. – Public Use Forms – (Estate Tax); September 20, 2011, during a regular meeting of the Governor and Cabinet, 9:00 a.m.; Cabinet Meeting Room, Lower Level, The Capitol, Tallahassee, Florida. The date, time, or place of a Cabinet meeting is subject to change. 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. The date, time, or place of a Cabinet meeting is subject to change. 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 Education
- Departmental
- Any interested parties that need further information may contact: Paige Sharpton at (850)245-3397.
For appeal process see Section 286.0105, Florida Statutes.
Please note that committees of the Florida Rehabilitation 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: www.rehabworks.org at least seven days before the meeting. Persons who want to be notified of such meetings may request to be put on a mailing list by writing to: Paige Sharpton at the Council’s address, 2001-A Old St. Augustine Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32301-4862.; Public Awareness Committee, October 4, 2011, 9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.; Executive Committee, October 5, 2011, 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.; Evaluation Committee, October 6, 2011, 9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.; Legislative Committee, October 11, 2011, 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.; Planning Committee, October 12, 2011, 9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.; Coordination Committee, October 13, 2011, 9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.; VR Headquarters, Tallahassee, Florida
- VR Headquarters, Tallahassee, Florida
- Other Agencies and Organizations
- Keith and Schnars, P.A.
- This Notice is a SUPPLEMENT to the notice of Public Hearing for the Crosstown Parkway Extension Project Development and Environment Study published on August 26, 2011.
Please note that all information in the original Notice is unchanged; however, the following sentence is amended to that Notice.
“Should a tropical storm or hurricane result in the postponement of the Hearing, an alternate Hearing date of October 6, 2011 at the same time and location has been established.”; September 22, 2011, 6:00 p.m.; Port St. Lucie Civic Center, Emerald Room 9221 S.E. Civic Center Place, Port St. Lucie, Florida 34952
- Port St. Lucie Civic Center, Emerald Room 9221 S.E. Civic Center Place, Port St. Lucie, Florida 34952
- Florida Institute for the Commercialization of Public Research
- Agency for Health Care Administration
- Medicaid
- The Agency is scheduling a hearing in Tallahassee for the purpose of taking public comment regarding proposed changes to the current Florida Medicaid Dental Coverage and Limitations Handbook. The Agency proposes to change the effective date of the handbook from September 2010 to November 2011. Also to be discussed is an issue related to preventive dental services. Preventative dental services provided to Medicaid beneficiaries by a Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH) employed by or in contractual agreement with a health access facility may be reimbursed when those services are provided under the general supervision of a dentist as defined in Section 466.003(10), F.S. The Medicaid-enrolled supervising dentist at the facility where the RDH is employed or in a contractual agreement acts as the treating provider for these services.; Tuesday, September 20, 2011, 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.; Agency for Health Care Administration, 2727 Mahan Drive, Building 3, Conference Room C, Tallahassee, Florida 32308-5407
- Agency for Health Care Administration, 2727 Mahan Drive, Building 3, Conference Room C, Tallahassee, Florida 32308-5407
- Department of Environmental Protection
- Departmental
- This is a technical meeting to discuss reductions in total nitrogen and total phosphorus from water quality improvement projects related to the North Indian River Lagoon Basin Management Action Plan. The Total Maximum Daily Load for the North Indian River Lagoon adopted in March 2009 requires reductions in the loadings of total nitrogen and total phosphorus sufficient to meet seagrass depth targets.; September 21, 2011, 9:00 a.m.; Brevard County Agricultural Center, 3695 Lake Drive, Cocoa, Florida 32926
- Brevard County Agricultural Center, 3695 Lake Drive, Cocoa, Florida 32926
- This is a technical meeting to discuss reductions in total nitrogen and total phosphorus from water quality improvement projects related to the Banana River Lagoon Basin Management Action Plan. The Total Maximum Daily Load for the Banana River Lagoon adopted in March 2009 requires reduction in the loadings of total nitrogen and total phosphorus sufficient to meet seagrass depth targets.; September 22, 2011, 9:00 a.m.; Ocean Lounge at the Tides Collacted Club, 1001 South Highway A1A, Patrick Air Force Base, Florida 32925
- Ocean Lounge at the Tides Collacted Club, 1001 South Highway A1A, Patrick Air Force Base, Florida 32925
- Regional Planning Councils
- North Central Florida Regional Planning Council
- To conduct the regular business of the Clearinghouse Committee of the North Central Florida Regional Planning Council.; September 22, 2011, 6:00 p.m.; Holiday Inn Hotel and Suites, Suwannee Room, 213 Southwest Commerce Boulevard, Lake City, Florida
- Holiday Inn Hotel and Suites, Suwannee Room, 213 Southwest Commerce Boulevard, Lake City, Florida
- To conduct the regular business of the Executive Committee of the North Central Florida Regional Planning Council.; September 22, 2011, 6:00 p.m.; Holiday Inn Hotel and Suites, Olustee Room, 213 Southwest Commerce Boulevard, Lake City, Florida
- Holiday Inn Hotel and Suites, Olustee Room, 213 Southwest Commerce Boulevard, Lake City, Florida
- Other Agencies and Organizations
- Enterprise Florida, Inc.
- This meeting will discuss on-going issues, developing issues and other matters.
; Tuesday, September 27, 2011, 9:30 a.m.; Enterprise Florida Office – Orlando, 800 North Magnolia Ave., Suite 1100, Orlando, FL 32803
- Enterprise Florida Office – Orlando, 800 North Magnolia Ave., Suite 1100, Orlando, FL 32803
- Regional Planning Councils
- North Central Florida Regional Planning Council
- To conduct the regular business of the North Central Florida Regional Planning Council.; September 22, 2011, 7:30 p.m.; Holiday Inn Hotel and Suites, Suwannee Room, 213 Southwest Commerce Boulevard, Lake City, Florida
- Holiday Inn Hotel and Suites, Suwannee Room, 213 Southwest Commerce Boulevard, Lake City, Florida
- To conduct the regular business of the Madison County Transportation Disadvantaged Coordinating Board.; September 19, 2011, 1:00 p.m.; County Public Library, Meeting Room, 378 Northwest College Loop, Madison, Florida
- County Public Library, Meeting Room, 378 Northwest College Loop, Madison, Florida
- Water Management Districts
- Southwest Florida Water Management District
- This will be a joint meeting of all advisory committees: Agricultural Advisory Committee; Green Industry Advisory Committee; Environmental Advisory Committee; Industrial Advisory Committee; and Public Supply Advisory Committee. To discuss committee business.; Friday, September 23, 2011, 9:00 a.m.; SWFWMD, Tampa Service Office, 7601 Highway 301 N., Tampa, FL 33607
- SWFWMD, Tampa Service Office, 7601 Highway 301 N., Tampa, FL 33607
- Other Agencies and Organizations
- Florida Workers' Compensation Insurance Guaranty Assoc., Inc.
- Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
- Departmental
- Old and New Business; September 29, 2011, 11:00 a.m.; Florida State Fairgrounds, Tampa, Florida
- Florida State Fairgrounds, Tampa, Florida
- Old and New Business.; September 29, 2011, 10:00 a.m.; Florida State Fairgrounds, Tampa, Florida
- Florida State Fairgrounds, Tampa, Florida
- Old and New Business; September 29, 2011, 10:30 a.m.; Florida State Fairgrounds - Tampa, Florida
- Florida State Fairgrounds - Tampa, Florida
- Old and New Business; September 29, 2011, 12:30 p.m.; Florida State Fairgrounds, Tampa, Florida
- Florida State Fairgrounds, Tampa, Florida
- Old and New Business; September 29, 2011, 1:00 p.m.; Florida State Fairgrounds, Tampa, Florida
- Florida State Fairgrounds, Tampa, Florida
- Department of State
- 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.; Thursday, September 15, 2011, 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.; Grande Lakes Orlando, JW Marriott, 4040 Central Florida Parkway, Orlando, Florida 32837
- Grande Lakes Orlando, JW Marriott, 4040 Central Florida Parkway, Orlando, Florida 32837
- Department of Environmental Protection
- Departmental
- The purpose of the public meeting is to review the proposed Remedial Action Plan (RAP) for the former Department of Public Works maintenance facility remediation project located on Martin Luther King, Jr., Boulevard in Brooksville. County staff will be present along with representatives from the Florida Department of Environmental Protection and the project consultant, Cardno/TBE.; Thursday, September 22, 2011, 5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.; Kennedy Park Recreation Building, 899 Kennedy Boulevard, Brooksville, Florida
- Kennedy Park Recreation Building, 899 Kennedy Boulevard, Brooksville, Florida
- Pursuant to 40 CFR 51.102, the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) announces the opportunity for the public to request a hearing or offer comments on its proposal to submit documentation to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) confirming that Florida complies with the requirements of section 110(a)(2) of the Clean Air Act with respect to implementation of the 2008 revised national ambient air quality standard for lead (Pb). A public hearing will be held, if requested, at the date, time and place given above. It is not necessary that the hearing be held or attended in order for persons to comment on DEP’s proposed submittal to EPA.
Any request for a public hearing must be submitted by letter or e-mail: Marnie Brynes. Department of Environmental Protection, Division of Air Resource Management, 2600 Blair Stone Road, MS #5500, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-2400, marnie.brynes@dep.state.fl.us, and received no later than October 10, 2011. Any comments must be submitted by letter or e-mail: Will Sexton at the above address or will.sexton@dep.state.fl, with a copy to: Ms. Brynes, and received no later than October 10, 2011. If no request for a public hearing is received, the hearing will be cancelled, and notice of the cancellation will be posted at website: http://share point.dep.state.fl.us/PublicNotices/default.aspx. Persons may also contact: Ms. Brynes at (850)717-9029 to find out if the hearing has been cancelled. The materials comprising DEP’s proposed submittal to EPA are accessible from the above website by clicking on the October 13 hearing link. The materials may also be inspected during normal business hours at the DEP, Division of Air Resource Management Offices, 111 S. Magnolia Dr., Suite 23, Tallahassee, Florida, or accessed with the aid of any DEP District Air Section or DEP-approved local air pollution control office.; October 13, 2011, 10:00 a.m.; Department of Environmental Protection, Division of Air Resource Management, 111 South Magnolia Drive, Suite 23, Tallahassee, Florida
- Department of Environmental Protection, Division of Air Resource Management, 111 South Magnolia Drive, Suite 23, Tallahassee, Florida
- Department of Revenue
- Division of Child Support Enforcement
- Approval of proposed Rule 12E-1.0051, F.A.C. (Undistributable Collections). The notice of Proposed Rule was published in the Florida Administrative Weekly on July 8, 2011 (Vol. 37, No. 27, pp. 1967-1969). A notice of correction published in the Florida Administrative Weekly on August 19, 2011, (Vol. 37, No. 33, p. 2459).; September 20, 2011, during a regular meeting of the Governor and Cabinet, which begins at 9:00 a.m.; Cabinet Meeting Room, Lower Level, the Capitol, Tallahassee, Florida. The date, time, or place of a Cabinet meeting is subject to change. 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. The date, time, or place of a Cabinet meeting is subject to change. 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 Community Affairs
- Division of Housing and Community Development
- Discuss “accreditor” and “course” applications for recommendation to the Florida Building Commission; discuss paragraphs 9B-70.002(3)(f), (g), F.A.C., “no changes” and “affirmation of revision to correct a reference, table, diagram, or quoted provision of code, law, or administrative rule.”; September 27, 2011, 10:00 a.m. (EST); Meetings to be conducted using Communications Media Technology, specifically Conference Call: 1(888)808-6959, Code: 1967168
- Meetings to be conducted using Communications Media Technology, specifically Conference Call: 1(888)808-6959, Code: 1967168
- Department of Education
- State Board of Education
- The meeting agenda will consist of approval of minutes of the State Board meetings held: June 8, 2011, June 21, 2011 and July 19, 2011, and updates on various reports and status of education initiatives by the Commissioner. Items for consideration include action relating to the following rules: New Rule 6A-2.0040, F.A.C., Sanitation Standards in K-12 Private Schools; Rule 6A-6.0251, F.A.C., Management of Chronic Health Conditions; Rule 6A-6.0571, F.A.C., Career and Technical Education and Adult General Education Standards and Industry-Driven Benchmarks; Rule 6A-6.0573, F.A.C., Industry Certification Process; Rule 6A-6.0785, F.A.C., Charter School Applicant Training Standards; Rules Relating to English Language Learners: Rule 6A-6.0902, F.A.C., Requirements for Identification, Eligibility, and Programmatic Assessments of English Language Learners; Rule 6A-6.09021, F.A.C., Annual English Language Proficiency Assessment for English Language Learners; Rule 6A-6.09022, F.A.C., Extension of Services in English for Speakers of Other Languages Program; Rule 6A-6.0903, F.A.C., Requirements for Exiting English Language Learners from the English for Speakers of Other Languages Program; and Rule 6A-6.09031, F.A.C., Post Reclassification of English Language Learners; Rule 6A-10.0342, F.A.C., Career and Technical Education Program Performance Reporting; and Repeal of Rules 6A-4.0233, F.A.C., Specialization Requirements for Certification in the Area of Middle Grades Integrated Curriculum (Grades 5-9) – Academic Class and Rule 6A-14.031, F.A.C., Acceleration Mechanisms for Program Completion. Other action items for consideration include: Approval of the 2012 Legislative Agenda; Approval of the 2010-2011 VPK Provider Kindergarten Readiness Rate; Adoption of Resolutions Authorizing the Issuance and Sale of Not Exceeding $15,065,000 State of Florida, Full Faith and Credit, State Board of Education Capital Outlay Bonds, 2011 Series A; Adoption of Resolutions Authorizing the Issuance and Sale of Not Exceeding $65,000,000 State of Florida, Full Faith and Credit, State Board of Education Capital Outlay Refunding Bonds, 2011 Series [to be determined]; Approval of New Baccalaureate Degree proposal by Florida Gateway College for a BS in Early Childhood Education; Approval of New Baccalaureate Degree proposal by Miami Dade College for a BS in Early Childhood Education; and Approval of New Baccalaureate Degree proposal by South Florida Community College for a BAS in Supervision and Management. An update will be provided on Differentiated Accountability and the Higher Education Coordinating Council (HECC).; September 20, 2011, 8:30 a.m.; Valencia Community College, West Campus, 1800 South Kirkman Road, Building HSB, Room 105, Orlando, Florida
- Valencia Community College, West Campus, 1800 South Kirkman Road, Building HSB, Room 105, Orlando, Florida
- Department of Transportation
- Departmental
- Presentation of the Department’s Tentative Work Program for Fiscal Years beginning July 1, 2012, through June 30, 2017. These Public Hearings are being conducted pursuant to Section 339.135(4)(c), Florida Statutes, to consider the Department’s Tentative Work Program for the period 2012/2013 through 2016/2017, and to consider the necessity of making any changes to the Department’s Tentative Work Program. Written comments from the Commissions, Metropolitan Planning Organizations (MPOs) and other interested parties will be received by the Department at the public hearings and through Friday, October 28, 2011.
Comments should be addressed to: Mr. Alan R. Mosley, P.E., District Two Secretary, Florida Department of Transportation, District Two, 1109 South Marion Avenue, Lake City, Florida 32025-5874, 1(800)749-2967. Public participation is solicited without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability or family status.; Live Oak Hearing, Thursday, October 6, 2011, 5:30 p.m.
PLACE: Live Oak Hearing: Live Oak Passenger Depot, 210 N. Ohio Avenue, Live Oak, Florida
DATE AND TIME: Lake City Hearing, Monday, October 10, 2011, 5:30 p.m.
PLACE: Lake City Hearing: Florida Department of Transportation, Lake City District Office, Madison Room, 1109 South Marion Avenue, Lake City, Florida
DATE AND TIME: Jacksonville Hearing, Thursday, October 13, 2011, 5:30 p.m.; Jacksonville Hearing: Florida Department of Transportation, Jacksonville Urban Office, Training Facility, 2198 Edison Avenue, Jacksonville, Florida
- Jacksonville Hearing: Florida Department of Transportation, Jacksonville Urban Office, Training Facility, 2198 Edison Avenue, Jacksonville, Florida
- Department of Financial Services
- OIR – Insurance Regulation
- To consider a Workers’ Compensation filing made by the National Council on Compensation Insurance, Inc., by which the Council requests an overall average increase in rate levels of 8.9% for the voluntary market for all new and renewal Workers’ Compensation Insurance policies written in the State of Florida, effective January 1, 2012.; October 11, 2011, 9:00 a.m. – conclusion; Jim King Committee Room, 401 Senate Office Building (adjacent to The Capitol), South Monroe Street, Tallahassee, Florida
- Jim King Committee Room, 401 Senate Office Building (adjacent to The Capitol), South Monroe Street, Tallahassee, Florida
- Water Management Districts
- Northwest Florida Water Management District
- Department of State
- Division of Cultural Affairs
- Other Agencies and Organizations
- Carlson Studio Marketing
- The “open house style” forums will provide attendees with the SMART Connect Study background and the current status of the study. Public involvement is key to the success of the project. Attendees will have a chance to offer opinions on viable modes of premium transit and potential corridors that would best meet their needs and stimulate future economic development. The workshops are a platform for participants to offer any questions or concerns regarding the SMART Connect Study and current or future transit developments.
For more information, please visit: www.SMARTConnect Study.com.; September 20, 2011, 4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
PLACE: State College of Florida, Neel Performing Arts Center, 5840 26th St., W., Bradenton, FL 34207
DATE AND TIME: September 21, 2011, 4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
PLACE: Morgan Center, 1st Floor, Meeting Room, 6207 West Price Blvd., North Port, FL 34288
DATE AND TIME: September 22, 2011, 4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.; Selby Library, Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium, 1331 First St., Sarasota, FL 34236
- Selby Library, Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium, 1331 First St., Sarasota, FL 34236
- Infinite Source Communications Group, LLC
- The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) District Six will hold a public meeting for a roadway project on State Road (SR) 9/N.W. 27 Avenue from N.W. 122 Street to N.W. 135 Street to discuss the project’s design and scope of work. The project identification number is: 428476-1-52-01. The public meeting will follow an informal, open house format allowing the public to arrive at any time from 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Graphic displays will be shown at the meeting, and FDOT representatives will be available to discuss the project and answer questions.; Tuesday, September 27, 2011, 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.; New Birth Baptist Church, East Campus/Vision to Victory, 13232 N.W. 7 Avenue, Miami, FL 33168
- New Birth Baptist Church, East Campus/Vision to Victory, 13232 N.W. 7 Avenue, Miami, FL 33168
- ATKINS - Bartow
- Agency for Health Care Administration
- Medicaid
- The Agency is scheduling workshops in Tallahassee for the purpose of taking public comment regarding stakeholder questions and concerns.; There will be two workshops as follows: Monday, September 26, 2011, 12:00 Noon – 4:00 p.m.; Tuesday, September 27, 2011, 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.; Agency for Health Care Administration, 2727 Mahan Drive, Building 3, Conference Room A, Tallahassee, Florida 32308-5407
- Agency for Health Care Administration, 2727 Mahan Drive, Building 3, Conference Room A, Tallahassee, Florida 32308-5407
- Other Agencies and Organizations
- Florida Industrial and Phosphate Research Institute
- To consider funding of research proposals and other business pertaining to the operation of the Institute.; Friday, September 23, 2011, 9:30 a.m.; USFP/FIPR Institute, Education Building, 1855 W. Main St., Bartow, FL 33830
- USFP/FIPR Institute, Education Building, 1855 W. Main St., Bartow, FL 33830
- MRGMiami
- The purpose of the I-95 (State Road 9) Project Development and Environment (PD&E) Study is to provide additional capacity to meet existing and future traffic needs as well as improve safety. The additional capacity will also improve emergency access and enhance hurricane evacuation along the project corridor. The overall projects limits are along I-95 from north of Becker Road to south of Okeechobee Road (SR 70), for a distance of approximately 14 miles in St. Lucie County. Your participation is encouraged and appreciated.
Public participation is solicited without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, religion, disability or family status.
Pursuant to the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act, any persons requiring special accommodations to participate in this meeting is asked to advise the agency at least seven (7) days before the meeting by contacting: The FDOT Project Manager, Mr. Patrick R. Glass, P.E., either in writing at the FDOT District Four Office, located at 3400 West Commercial Boulevard in Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309 or at (954) 777-4681 or toll free at (866) 336-8435, ext. 4681. Mr. Glass may also be contacted via e-mail at patrick.glass@dot.state.fl.us. Persons who require translation services (free of charge) should also contact Mr. Glass at least seven (7) days prior to the meeting.
; Thursday, October 6, 2011 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., Presentation at 6:00 p.m. ; Hilton Garden Inn PGA Village, Persimmon Room, 8540 Commerce Centre Drive in Port St. Lucie.
- Hilton Garden Inn PGA Village, Persimmon Room, 8540 Commerce Centre Drive in Port St. Lucie.
- GENERAL SUBJECT MATTER TO BE CONSIDERED:
The purpose of the I-95 (State Road 9) Project Development and Environment (PD&E) Study is to provide additional capacity to meet existing and future traffic needs as well as improve safety. The additional capacity will also improve emergency access and enhance hurricane evacuation along the project corridor. The overall projects limits are along I-95 from north of Becker Road to south of Okeechobee Road (SR 70), for a distance of approximately 14 miles in St. Lucie County. Your participation is encouraged and appreciated.
Public participation is solicited without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, religion, disability or family status.
Pursuant to the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act, any persons requiring special accommodations to participate in this meeting is asked to advise the agency at least seven (7) days before the meeting by contacting: The FDOT Project Manager, Mr. Patrick R. Glass, P.E., either in writing at the FDOT District Four Office, located at 3400 West Commercial Boulevard in Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309 or at (954) 777-4681 or toll free at (866) 336-8435, ext. 4681. Mr. Glass may also be contacted via e-mail at patrick.glass@dot.state.fl.us. Persons who require translation services (free of charge) should also contact Mr. Glass at least seven (7) days prior to the meeting.
If you are hearing or speech impaired, please contact the agency using the Florida Relay Service, 1 (800) 955-8771 (TDD) or 1 (800) 955-8770 (Voice).
; Thursday, October 6, 2011 at 2 p.m. ; Hilton Garden Inn PGA Village, Persimmon Room, 8540 Commerce Centre Drive in Port St. Lucie
- Hilton Garden Inn PGA Village, Persimmon Room, 8540 Commerce Centre Drive in Port St. Lucie
- City of Lakeland
- The City of Lakeland will conduct a Preconstruction Open House for the improvements to State Road 33 (SR 33) in the City of Lakeland, Polk County, Florida. The meeting will be conducted as an open house workshop with display boards and project plans available for review. Staff from the City of Lakeland and Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) will be available to answer questions.
The project consists of widening SR 33 from two to four lanes between Lakeland Harbor Boulevard to approximately 1,000 feet northeast of Old Combee Road/Deeson Point Boulevard, a distance of approximately 0.94 miles. This project will also include the completion of sidewalks from Jenkins Nissan to Old Combee Road/Deeson Point Boulevard. The meeting is being held to provide interested stakeholders an opportunity to ask questions and review project plans prior to construction activities, which are anticipated to begin in fall 2011.
Public participation is solicited without regard to race, color, national origin, age, sex, religion, disability or family status. Anyone requiring special accommodations pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 or persons that require translation services (free of charge) at the meeting should contact: Mr. Steven Waterston, Engineering of Record, (407)896-0594, by e-mail: swaterston@drmp.com.; Tuesday, October 4, 2011, 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.; Country Inn and Suites, 4500 Lakeland Park Drive, Lakeland, FL 33809
- Country Inn and Suites, 4500 Lakeland Park Drive, Lakeland, FL 33809
- Regional Utility Authorities
- Tampa Bay Water - A Regional Water Supply Authority
- A Special Board Meeting, if needed, for the purpose of considering a potential settlement offer, which may result from scheduled mediation, will be held following a private Attorney/Client briefing session between the Tampa Bay Water Board of Directors and legal counsel pursuant to Section 286.011(8), Florida Statutes, to discuss possible litigation expenditures and/or settlement negotiations in Tampa Bay Water v. HDR Engineering, Inc., et al. Attorney/Client Briefing Attendees: Board of Directors of Tampa Bay Water, General Manager Gerald Seeber, General Counsel Richard Lotspeich, Richard Harrison, Esquire, Dave Forziano, Esquire, and a certified court reporter.
Pursuant to Section 2.04 of the Amended and Restated Interlocal Agreement, one or more Board Members may participate in the meeting by telephone conference call.; September 19, 2011, 9:00 a.m.; Tampa Bay Water’s Administrative Offices, 2575 Enterprise Road, Clearwater, FL 33763
- Tampa Bay Water’s Administrative Offices, 2575 Enterprise Road, Clearwater, FL 33763
- Department of Business and Professional Regulation
- Construction Industry Licensing Board
- To review complaints in which a determination of the existence of probable cause has already been made.; September 27, 2011, 9:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m. or soon thereafter; Department of Business and Professional Regulation, Office of the General Counsel, 1940 N. Monroe Street, Suite 42, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-2202
- Department of Business and Professional Regulation, Office of the General Counsel, 1940 N. Monroe Street, Suite 42, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-2202
7. Notices of Petitions and Dispositions Regarding Declaratory Stat
- Department of Health
- Board of Medicine
- Ara J. Deukmedjian, M.D., on August 23, 2011.; Specifically, the Petitioner asks the Board to find that the prescribing of controlled substances for the treatment of pain during the usual course of the disease or injury causing such pain is not the prescribing of controlled substances for the treatment of “chronic nonmalignant pain” as defined in Section 456.44(1)(d), F.S., and that therefore, Petitioner is not required to register as a controlled substance provider as set forth in Section 456.44(2), F.S., as a result of such prescribing in the treatment of conditions set forth in the Petition. The Board will consider this petition at its meeting scheduled for September 30-October 1, 2011, in Tampa, Florida.
- Department of Financial Services
- OIR – Insurance Regulation
- Department of Business and Professional Regulation
- Departmental
- Mark A. Cramer on July 1, 2011.
; Can licensed home inspectors, operating within the scope of licensure, inspect for the presence or absence of mold, or sample and identify the presence of mold if any visible mold is less than 10 sq. ft. in area? Also, can licensed home inspectors, when operating within the scope of licensure, offer and advertise mold testing, sampling, and inspections if they are not holding themselves out as a “mold assessor”? Also, can anyone perform mold testing, mold sampling, or mold inspections if they are not holding themselves out as a “mold assessor” and if they have no prior knowledge of conditions in the home?
- Department of Corrections
- Department of Business and Professional Regulation
- Division of Florida Condominiums, Timeshares and Mobile Homes
- Ronald Gilch, Unit Owner, In Re: Greentree Villas Condominium Association, Inc.
; The Division has closed its file as Petitioner voluntarily withdrew the Petition for Declaratory Statement.
- Robert R. Smith, Board Member, In Re: Seven Springs Villas Association, Inc.
; The Division declined to issue a Declaratory Statement because it may not issue a statement concerning events that have already taken place; or when the Division has not been provided with competent substantial evidence, which includes a complete, current set of governing documents.
- North Tower at the Point Condominium Association, Inc. and South Tower at the Point Condominium Association, Inc.
; The Division declined to issue a declaratory statement because the Master Association and the IDP owner are not condominium associations subject to the Division’s jurisdiction. The Division lacks jurisdiction to issue an opinion that will affect the interests of a party over which it lacks jurisdiction.
- Department of Health
- Division of Medical Quality Assurance
- Board of Optometry
- Department of Business and Professional Regulation
- Construction Industry Licensing Board
- Department of Health
- Division of Medical Quality Assurance
- Department of Business and Professional Regulation
- Division of Florida Condominiums, Timeshares and Mobile Homes
- Elena Soutullo, In re: Kensington Condominium Association of Hialeah, Inc., Docket No. 2011042257, on August 25, 2011.
; Whether Kensington Condominium Association of Hialeah, Inc. may charge a unit owner for the use of a parking space under the declaration and Section 718.106, Florida Statutes.
- Shawn G. Brown, Esq. on behalf of Bel Mare Condominium Association, Inc., on August 25, 2011.
; What vote is required to assign a common element parking space to each of 10 penthouse units as a limited common element under Section 718.110(4), Florida Statutes, and the Declaration of Condominium for Bel Mare Condominium Association, Inc.
- Departmental
8. Notices Regarding Bids, Proposals and Purchasing
- Other Agencies and Organizations
- Department of Education
- Florida International University
9. Miscellaneous
- Department of Environmental Protection
- Office of the Secretary
- Departmental
- Agency for Health Care Administration
- Regional Planning Councils
- Southwest Florida Regional Planning Council
- Department of Financial Services
- Division of Insurance Agent and Agency Services
- Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles
- Division of Motor Vehicles
- Department of Health
- Board of Chiropractic Medicine
- Board of Nursing
- Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy and Mental Health Counseling
- Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles
- Division of Motor Vehicles
- Department of Management Services
- Personnel Management System
- Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles
- Division of Motor Vehicles