Section V Petitions and Dispositions Regarding Rule Variance or Waiver

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1 DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION Pursuant to Chapter , Laws of Florida, all notices for the Department of Environmental Protection are published on the Internet at the Department of Environmental Protection s home page at under the link or button titled Official Notices. Section V Petitions and Dispositions Regarding Rule Variance or Waiver BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE INTERNAL IMPROVEMENT TRUST FUND Pursuant to Chapter , Laws of Florida, all notices for the Board of Trustees of the Internal Improvement Trust Fund are published on the Internet at the Department of Environmental Protection s home page at state.fl.us/ under the link or button titled Official Notices. DEPARTMENT OF ELDER AFFAIRS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Department of Elder Affairs has received a request for a permanent Waiver from Hospice of Naples, Inc. The request was filed on November 3, Hospice of Naples, Inc., seeks a permanent Waiver from paragraph 58A-2.025(10)(a), Florida Administrative Code, Physical Plant Requirements (Inpatient Facility and Unit), which requires all new inpatient units and facilities, and additions or renovations to existing units and facilities to be in compliance with the construction requirements as specified in the paragraph 58A-2.025(10)(a), Florida Administrative Code, effective August 10, Hospice of Naples, Inc., seeks to obtain permanent a Waiver from the paragraph 58A-2.025(10)(a), Florida Administrative Code, to allow the 16-bed freestanding inpatient hospice facility located at 1095 Whippoorwill Lane, Naples, Florida, 34105, to be licensed by the Agency for Health Care Administration. A copy of the request for waiver may be received from and comments submitted to: Linda Macdonald, Department of Elder Affairs, 4040 Esplanade Way, Suite 315L, Tallahassee, Florida or macdonaldla@elderaffairs.org. Comments must be received no later than 14 days from the date of this notice. DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL REGULATION NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the advertisement published in Vol. 29, No. 48, of the Florida Administrative Weekly is hereby amended to read as follows: NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on October 6, 2003, Bureau of Elevator Safety received a Petition for Variance from ASME A.17.1, Sections , , 2.7.6, , and as adopted by Chapter 61C-5.001, Florida Administrative Code, from Frank Henderson, General Manager, Otis Elevator Company requesting a variance to allow the installation of a Otis Gen2 elevator system in the following location: Le Meridian, Jacksonville Beach, FL. Petitioner requests to not have a machine room, steel ropes and non-welded terminations. A copy of the Petition can be obtained from: Mark Boutin, Bureau of Elevator Safety, 1940 North Monroe Street, Tallahassee, Florida The Bureau of Elevator Safety will accept comments concerning the Petition for 14 days from the date of publication of this notice. To be considered, comments must be received on or before 5:00 p.m. The Bureau of Elevator Safety hereby gives notice that it has Issued an Order Denying Variance Request in response to a petition filed on September 5, 2003, by John M. Taylor, representing Taylor Elevator Corp., seeking a waiver from Rule 111.8a(3) of ASME A17.1, as adopted by Chapter 61C-5.001, Florida Administrative Code, with regard to the requirements for the maximum height of a keyway access. The order cited the Petitioner s lack of demonstrating a true hardship as the grounds for the denial. A copy of the Order can be obtained from: Agency Clerk, Department of Business and Professional Regulation, 1940 North Monroe Street, Tallahassee, Florida DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION Pursuant to Chapter , Laws of Florida, all notices for the Department of Environmental Protection are published on the Internet at the Department of Environmental Protection s home page at under the link or button titled Official Notices. Section VI Notices of Meetings, Workshops and Public Hearings DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER SERVICES The Bureau of Pesticides, Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services announces a meeting of the Pesticide Review Council to which all interested persons are invited. DATE AND TIME: January 14, 2004, 9:00 a.m. PLACE: George Eyster Auditorium, 3125 Conner Blvd., Tallahassee, Florida Section V - Petitions and Dispositions Regarding Rule Variance or Waiver

2 To conduct the general business of the Council. CONTACT: For additional information or a copy of the agenda, please call Dr. Dennis Howard, Chief, Bureau of Pesticides, Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, (850) DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION The Florida Atlantic University, Board of Trustees, Planning and Development Committee announces a meeting to which all persons are invited: DATE AND TIME: Wednesday, December 17, 2003, 10:00 a.m. PLACE: Boca Raton Campus, Board of Trustees Room, Kenneth R. Williams Administration Bldg., 777 Glades Road, Boca Raton, Florida Planning and Development. A copy of the agenda may be obtained by contacting: Ms. Joanne Elsner, Florida Atlantic University, 777 Glades Road, Boca Raton, FL 33431, (561) Pursuant to the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act, any person requiring special accommodations to participate in this meeting is asked to advise the agency at least 48 hours before the meeting by contacting: Ms. Paula Behul, (561) If you are hearing or speech impaired, please contact the agency by calling TDD via TDD NO. (561) The Florida Rehabilitation Council announces the following conference call/meeting: MEETING: Florida Rehabilitation Council Conference Call; Coordination Committee DATE AND TIME: December 15, 2003, 2:30 p.m. 4:00 p.m. PLACE: Homewood Suites, 2987 Apalachee Parkway, Tallahassee FL 32301, (850) , 1(800) Toll free, (850) Local To conduct a conference call of the Florida Rehabilitation Council Coordination Committee. A copy of the agenda may be obtained by contacting: Florida Rehabilitation Council, 2002 Old Saint Augustine Road, Building A, Tallahassee, FL , (850) Any interested parties that need further information may contact: Yolanda Manning, (850) COMMITTEE MEETINGS: 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 the above address at least seven days prior to the meeting. Persons who want to be notified of such meeting may request to be put on mailing list for such notices by writing to Yolanda Manning at the Council's address. Notices of meetings and hearings must advise that a record is required to appeal. Each board, commission, agency of this state or of any political subdivision; thereof shall include in the notice any meeting or hearing, if notice of the meeting or hearing is required of such board, commission, or agency, conspicuously on such notice, they advise that if a person decides to appeal any decision made by the board, agency, or commission with respect to any matter considered at such meeting or hearing, he or she will need a record of the proceedings, and that, for such purpose, he or she may need to ensure that a verbatim record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based. (Section , Florida Statutes) The Florida Rehabilitation Council announces the following conference call/meeting: MEETING: Florida Rehabilitation Council Conference Call; Planning Committee DATE AND TIME: December 17, 2003, 9:00 a.m. PLACE: VR Headquarters, 2002 Old Saint Augustine Road, Tallahassee, Florida , 1(800) Toll Free, (850) Local To conduct a conference call of the Florida Rehabilitation Council Executive Committee. A copy of the agenda may be obtained by contacting: Florida Rehabilitation Council, 2002 Old Saint Augustine Road, Building A, Tallahassee, FL , (850) Any interested parties that need further information may contact Yolanda Manning, (850) COMMITTEE MEETINGS: 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 the above address at least seven days prior to the meeting. Persons who want to be notified of such meeting may request to be put on mailing list for such notices by writing to Yolanda Manning at the Council's address. Notices of meetings and hearings must advise that a record is required to appeal. Each board, commission, agency of this state or of any political subdivision; thereof shall include in the notice any meeting or hearing, if notice of the meeting or hearing is required of such board, commission, or agency, conspicuously on such notice, they advise that if a person decides to appeal any decision made by the board, agency, or commission with respect to any matter considered at such meeting or hearing, he or she will need a record of the proceedings, and that, for such purpose, he or she may need to Section VI - Notices of Meetings, Workshops and Public Hearings 4913

3 ensure that a verbatim record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based. (Section , Florida Statutes) The Florida Rehabilitation Council announces the following conference call/meeting: MEETING: Florida Rehabilitation Council; Executive Committee Conference Call DATE AND TIME: December 22, 2003, 10:00 a.m. 12:00 p.m. PLACE: VR Headquarters, 2002 A Old St. Augustine Road, Tallahassee, FL , 1(800) Toll Free, (850) Local To conduct a conference call of the Florida Rehabilitation Council Executive Committee. A copy of the agenda may be obtained by contacting: Florida Rehabilitation Council, 2002 Old Saint Augustine Road, Building A, Tallahassee, FL , (850) Any interested parties that need further information may contact: Yolanda Manning, (850) COMMITTEE MEETINGS: 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 the above address at least seven days prior to the meeting. Persons who want to be notified of such meeting may request to be put on mailing list for such notices by writing to Yolanda Manning at the Council's address. Notices of meetings and hearings must advise that a record is required to appeal. Each board, commission, agency of this state or of any political subdivision; thereof shall include in the notice any meeting or hearing, if notice of the meeting or hearing is required of such board, commission, or agency, conspicuously on such notice, they advise that if a person decides to appeal any decision made by the board, agency, or commission with respect to any matter considered at such meeting or hearing, he or she will need a record of the proceedings, and that, for such purpose, he or she may need to ensure that a verbatim record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based. (Section , Florida Statutes) DEPARTMENT OF LAW ENFORCEMENT The Florida Department of Law Enforcement, Missing Children Information Clearinghouse Advisory Board, announces a public meeting to which all persons are invited DATE AND TIME: January 6, 2004, 9:00 a.m. PLACE: Florida Sheriff s Association Building, 2617 Mahan Drive, Tallahassee, FL Quarterly MCIC Advisory Board Meeting. A meeting, for the purpose of notice herein, is limited to a gathering for the purpose of conducting public business by members of a collegial body constituting the agency head. A copy of the agenda may be obtained by writing: Gwen Johnson, The Florida Department of Law Enforcement, Missing Children Information Clearinghouse, Post Office Box 1489, Tallahassee, Florida DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION The Florida Department of Transportation, District 2 announces a public hearing to which all persons are invited. DATE AND TIME: January 8, 2004, 7:00 p.m. PLACE: The Florida Community College North Campus Auditorium, 4501 Capper Road, Jacksonville, Florida This hearing 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 ; otherwise known as Interstate 295, Jacksonville, Florida. The Florida Department of Transportation will present the Project Development and Environmental Study findings concerning alternatives for widening the corridor from a 4 lane roadway to a 6 lane roadway from Interstate 10 to Interstate 95. The proposed improvements will provide roadway resurfacing and an additional travel lane in each direction within the existing median, a 10 foot wide inside and outside paved shoulder. Additional right of way will not be required for the roadway improvements, however, minimal additional right of way may be required for retention/detention ponds. Anyone needing project or public hearing information or special accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, should write to the address given below or call (386) or 1(800) Special accommodations requested under the Americans with Disabilities Act should be made at least seven days prior to the Public Hearing. A copy of the agenda may be obtained by writing: Mr. Aage Schroder, District Secretary, Florida Department of Transportation, District 2, 1109 S. Marion Avenue, Lake City, Florida BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE INTERNAL IMPROVEMENT TRUST FUND Pursuant to Chapter , Laws of Florida, all notices for the Board of Trustees of the Internal Improvement Trust Fund are published on the Internet at the Department of Environmental Protection s home page at state.fl.us/ under the link or button titled Official Notices Section VI - Notices of Meetings, Workshops and Public Hearings

4 Notice is hereby given that the Board of Trustees of the Internal Improvement Trust Fund of the State of Florida, or designee, is proposing the establishment of an Erosion Control Line, pursuant to Section , Florida Statutes, will hold a public workshop to which all interested persons are invited. DATE AND TIMES: December 19, 2003, 6:00 p.m. Public Workshop; 7:00 p.m. Public Hearing PLACE: Town Hall Meeting Facility, Rosemary Beach, Walton County, Florida For the purpose of considering evidence bearing on the location of a proposed Erosion Control Line for the beach erosion control project known as Inlet Beach Porous Groin Demonstration Project. The location of the proposed Erosion Control Line is as follows: The proposed Erosion Control Line lies along Inlet Beach, Walton County, Florida for approximately 2000 feet, fronting the Gulf of Mexico at the line of mean high water. The Erosion Control Line lies in Section 36, Township 3 South, Range 18 West. Written objections to, or inquires regarding, the proposed Erosion Control Line should be submitted to Bureau of Beaches and Wetland Resources, Department of Environmental Protection, 3900 Commonwealth Boulevard, Mail Station 300, Tallahassee, Florida , prior to the date mentioned above. The Board of Trustees of the Internal Improvement Trust Fund of the State of Florida reserves the right to deny establishment of the Erosion Control Line. BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE INTERNAL IMPROVEMENT TRUST FUND OF THE STATE OF FLORIDA JEB BUSH, GOVERNOR DEPARTMENT OF CITRUS The Department of Citrus announces a public meeting of the Florida Citrus Commission to which all persons are invited. DATE AND TIME: Wednesday, December 17, 2003, 9:00 a.m. PLACE: Florida Department of Citrus, 1115 East Memorial Blvd., Lakeland, FL The Commission will convene for the purposes of standing committee meetings and for the regular monthly meeting of the Florida Citrus Commission. The Commission will address issues pertaining to budget items and revisions, contracts, advertising programs, balance scorecards, licensing, rulemaking, and other matters that are addressed during monthly meetings of the Commission. The Commission may also go into closed session pursuant to the provisions of Section (8), F.S., to address issues related to the Tampa Juice, et. al. & Graves Brothers, et. al. vs. FDOC and The Lakeland Ledger Publishing Company, Publisher of The Ledger vs. FDOC. The parties attending the closed session will be John R. Alexander, Patrick Carlton, Tristan G. Chapman, W. Cody Estes, Sr., Harry H. Falk, Christopher W. Gargano, William E. Kemper, Anina C. McSweeney, W. Lindsay Raley, Jr., Daniel R. Richey, Ray Smith, Andrew R. Taylor, Bob Crawford, Hank B. Campbell, Esq., Monterey Campbell, Esq. and Kenneth O. Keck, Esq. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, any person requiring special accommodations to participate in this meeting is asked to advise the Department at least 48 hours before the meeting by contacting Mr. Art Johnson at the above address or (863) FLORIDA PAROLE COMMISSION The Florida Parole Commission announces a public meeting to which all persons are invited. DATE AND TIME: Wednesday, December 19, 2003, 9:00 a.m. PLACE: Florida Parole Commission, 2601 Blairstone Road, Bldg. C., Third Floor, Tallahassee, Florida Regularly Scheduled Meeting for all Parole, Conditional Release, Conditional Medical Release, Addiction Recovery and Control Release Matters. Any person who decides to appeal a decision of the Florida Parole Commission with respect to a matter considered at this meeting may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, Chapter , Laws of Florida (1980). A copy of the Agenda may be obtained by writing: Florida Parole Commission, 2601 Blairstone Road, Building C, Tallahassee, Florida In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, persons needing a special accommodation to participate in this proceeding should contact the agency sending the notice not later than five working days prior to the proceeding at the address given on the notice. Telephone: (850) EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR The Governor's Commission on Volunteerism and Community Service, Volunteer Florida, is pleased to announce a meeting to which all persons are invited. DATE AND TIME: Thursday, December 18, 2003, 12:00 Noon PLACE: Ft. Lauderdale, Florida Volunteer Florida CEO and Ft. Lauderdale Commissioners luncheon discussion of Commissioner roles and responsibilities. Section VI - Notices of Meetings, Workshops and Public Hearings 4915

5 Please contact Gwen Erwin, (850) , for a meeting agenda. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate, please contact Gwen Erwin, (850) , Voice/TTY, 72 hours in advance with your request. REGIONAL PLANNING COUNCILS The Northeast Florida Regional Planning Council, Growth Management Policy Committee announces the following public meetings to which all persons are invited: DATE AND TIME: Wednesday, January 7, 2004, 9:00 a.m. PLACE: Northeast Florida Regional Council, 6850 Belfort Oaks Place, Jacksonville, FL To discuss pending planning and growth management items including the RiverTown Development of Regional Impact. A copy of the agenda may be obtained by contacting: Northeast Florida Regional Council, 6850 Belfort Oaks Place, Jacksonville, FL Notice is also given that two or more members of the Boards of County Commissioners, City/Town Councils/Commissions and other entities covered under Chapter 286, Florida Statutes, may attend and speak at the meeting. The East Central Florida Regional Planning Council announces a public meeting to which all persons are invited. DATE AND TIMES: Wednesday, December 17, 2003, 9:00 a.m. Finance Committee) and 9:30 a.m. Executive Committee PLACE: 631 North Wymore Road, Suite 100, Maitland, Florida (Please call (407) , Ext. 304, to confirm date, time and place) Regular meeting of the Executive and Finance Committees. A copy of the agenda may be obtained by writing: Ms. Sandra Glenn, Executive Director, East Central Florida Regional Planning Council, 631 North Wymore Road, Suite 100, Maitland, Florida The East Central Florida Regional Planning Council desires to accommodate persons with disabilities. Accordingly, any physically handicapped person, pursuant to Chapter , Florida Statutes, should, at least 48 hours prior to the meeting, submit a written request to the chairperson that the physically handicapped person desires to attend the meeting. The East Central Florida Regional Planning Council announces a public meeting to which all persons are invited. DATE AND TIME: Wednesday, December 17, 2003, 10:00 a.m. PLACE: 631 North Wymore Road, Suite 100, Maitland, FL (Please call (407) , Ext. 327, to confirm date, time and place) Regular Meeting of the East Central Florida Regional Planning Council. A copy of the full agenda may be obtained by writing: Ms. Sandra Glenn, Executive Director, East Central Florida Regional Planning Council, 631 North Wymore Road, Suite 100, Maitland, Florida The East Central Florida Regional Planning Council desires to accommodate persons with disabilities. Accordingly, any physically handicapped person, pursuant to Chapter , Florida Statutes, should, at least 48 hours prior to the meeting, submit a written request to the chairperson that the physically handicapped person desires to attend the meeting. The Tampa Bay Regional Planning Council announces that the January Council meeting will be announced due to office facility move. Please note that if a person decides to appeal any decision made by Council with respect to any matter considered at the above cited meeting or hearing, he will need to ensure that a berbatim record of the proceedings is made, which records includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is based. The South Florida Regional Planning Council announces a public meeting to which all persons are invited. DATE AND TIME: Monday, January 5, 2004, 10:30 a.m. PLACE: South Florida Regional Planning Council, 3440 Hollywood Boulevard, Suite 140, Hollywood, FL Any Development Order received prior to the meeting; Any proposed Local Government Comprehensive Plan received prior to the meeting; Any adopted Local Government Comprehensive Plan received prior to the meeting; Any proposed Local Government Comprehensive Plan Amendment received prior to the meeting; Any adopted Local Government Comprehensive Plan Amendment received prior to the meeting; Meeting on monthly Council business; Executive Committee meeting at 10:00 a.m. at the above location. A copy of the agenda may be obtained by writing: South Florida Regional Planning Council, 3440 Hollywood Boulevard, Suite #140, Hollywood, Florida Anyone deciding to appeal any decision made by the board with respect to any matter considered at this meeting, will need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, including the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based. Council related committees may meet periodically before (9:00 a.m.) and following the regularly scheduled Council meetings. Any party desirous of ascertaining schedules of the sub-committees should call the Council Offices, (954) (Broward) Section VI - Notices of Meetings, Workshops and Public Hearings

6 If you are hearing or speech impaired, please contact the South Florida Regional Planning Council, (954) , Ext. 40 (TDD), if you require additional information regarding the above meeting. If you require special accommodations because of a disability or physical impairment, please contact the Council, (954) , at least five calendar days prior to the meeting. The Treasure Coast Regional Planning Council announces a meeting of its Budget Personnel Committee. DATE AND TIME: December 11, 2003, 10:00 a.m. PLACE: Treasure Coast Regional Planning Council, 301 East Ocean Boulevard, Suite 300, Stuart, FL The purpose of this meeting is to discuss the Annual Review of Council s Executive Director. A copy of the agenda may be obtained by contacting: Treasure Coast Regional Planning Council, 301 E. Ocean Boulevard, Suite 300, Stuart, Florida If a person decides to appeal any decision made by the Treasure Coast Regional Planning Council with respect to any matter considered at such meeting or hearing, he or she will need a record of proceedings, and that, for such purpose, he or she may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record indicates the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based. Any persons needing special accommodations at this meeting Liz Gulick, (772) , at least 48 hours before the meeting. The Treasure Coast Regional Planning Council announces a meeting of its Nominating Committee. DATE AND TIME: December 19, 2003, 9:00 a.m. PLACE: Ramada Inn, 1200 South Federal Highway, Stuart, FL To conduct a meeting of the Treasure Coast Regional Planning Council Nominating Committee. A copy of the agenda may be obtained by contacting: Treasure Coast Regional Planning Council, 301 E. Ocean Boulevard, Suite 300, Stuart, Florida If a person decides to appeal any decision made by the Treasure Coast Regional Planning Council with respect to any matter considered at such meeting or hearing, he or she will need a record of proceedings, and that, for such purpose, he or she may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record indicates the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based. Any persons needing special accommodations at this meeting Liz Gulick, (772) , at least 48 hours before the meeting. The Treasure Coast Regional Planning Council announces a public meeting to which all persons are invited: DATE AND TIME: December 19, 2003, 9:30 a.m. PLACE: Ramada Inn, 1200 South Federal Highway, Stuart, FL To conduct the Annual meeting of the Council. A copy of the agenda may be obtained by contacting: Treasure Coast Regional Planning Council, 301 E. Ocean Boulevard, Suite 300, Stuart, Florida If a person decides to appeal any decision made by the Treasure Coast Regional Planning Council with respect to any matter considered at such meeting or hearing, he or she will need a record of proceedings, and that, for such purpose, he or she may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record indicates the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based. Any persons needing special accommodations at this meeting Liz Gulick, (772) , at least 48 hours before the meeting. WATER MANAGEMENT DISTRICTS The St. Johns River Water Management District announces the following rule development workshop to which all persons are invited. This workshop will also be video-conferenced to the District Service Centers in Jacksonville, Florida, Altamonte Springs, Florida and Palm Bay, Florida. DATE AND TIME: Thursday, January 15, 2004, 9:00 a.m. PLACE: St. Johns River Water Management District Headquarters Governing Board Room, 4049 Reid Street, Palatka, Florida District Employees Mandatory Direct Deposit; proposed Rule 40C-1.004, F.A.C. If a person decides to appeal any decision with respect to any matter considered at the above listed workshop, such person may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceeding is made to include testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based. Anyone requiring special accommodations to participate in this meeting is requested to advise the District at least 5 work days before the meeting by contacting: Norma Messer, (386) or (386) (TDD). Section VI - Notices of Meetings, Workshops and Public Hearings 4917

7 The Southwest Florida Water Management District announces the following meeting to which all interested parties are invited. AGRICULTURAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE DATE AND TIME: Monday, December 15, 2003, 4:00 p.m. PLACE: Tampa Service Office, 7601 U. S. 301, North, Tampa, Florida Conduct Committee Business. Some members of the District's Governing and Basin Boards may attend. A copy of the agenda may be obtained by writing: Planning Department, Southwest Florida Water Management District, 2379 Broad Street, Brooksville, Florida The District does not discriminate based on disability. Anyone requiring reasonable accommodation under the American's with Disabilities Act (ADA) should call 1(800) (Florida) or (352) , Extension 4757, Fax (352) , TTD ONLY 1(800) (Florida). DEPARTMENT OF ELDER AFFAIRS The Florida Department of Elder Affairs announces a workshop to which all persons are invited. DATE AND TIME: January 5, 2004, 10:00 a.m. 4:30 p.m. PLACE: Department of Elder Affairs, Conference Room 225F, 4040 Esplanade Way, Tallahassee, FL Refer to the Notice of Rule Development published in Vol. 29, No. 45, November 7, 2003, issue of the Florida Administrative Weekly to amend Assisted Living Facility Rules 58A , 58A-5.014, 58A-5.015, 58A-5.016, 58A , 58A , 58A , 58A-5.019, 58A , 58A-5.023, 58A-5.024, 58A , 58A-5.025, 58A-5.026, 58A-5.029, 58A-5.031, and 58A-5.033, F.A.C. A copy of the agenda may be obtained by contacting: Linda Macdonald, Office of General Counsel, Department of Elder Affairs, 4040 Esplanade Way, Tallahassee, Florida , (850) AGENCY OF HEALTH CARE ADMINISTRATION The Agency of Health Care Administration (AHCA) and the Office of Insurance Regulation (OIR) announce the Sixth and Final Meeting of the Governor s Task Force on Access to Affordable Health Insurance to which all interested persons are invited. DATE AND TIME: January 9, 2004, 10:00 a.m. 4:00 p.m. PLACE: University of Central Florida, Pegasus Ballroom, 4000 Central Florida Boulevard, Orlando, FL Introductions and background information for the task force, summary of the previous Task Force meetings, continued discussion of health insurance coverage approaches that are consistent with the Task Force policy statements for implementation in Florida review of the draft Task Force report and suggested revisions to the report. Ms. Audrey Sumrall, (850) , at least five calendar days prior to the meeting. A copy of the agenda and meeting materials may be obtained by writing: Mr. Gary Crayton, Principal, Health Management Associates, 301 S. Bronough Street, Suite 500, Tallahassee, Florida or by visiting our website at html. DEPARTMENT OF MANAGEMENT SERVICES The Department of Management Services announces a workshop to which all persons are invited: DATE AND TIME: January 9, 2004, 9:30 a.m. PLACE: Department of Management Services, 4050 Esplanade Way, Suite 301, Tallahassee, Florida Amendment of rules in Chapter 60A-1, F.A.C., regarding general regulations governing state purchasing. Pursuant to notice in the September 5, 2003, Florida Administrative Weekly, the Department conducted a rule development workshop on September 24, 2003, concerning the amendments. The January 9, 2004, workshop will be a continuation of the first workshop. The text of the preliminary rules is available at (under Hot Topics in the bottom center of your screen, click on MyFloridaMarketPlace/e-Pro and then click on Proposed Rules ). When available, this website will also include an agenda for the workshop and information for those interested in attending the workshop by telephone rather than in person. Persons lacking Internet access, persons requiring special accommodation to attend the workshop, or persons requiring any additional information may contact: Richard L. Brown, Department of Management Services, Division of State Purchasing, 4050 Esplanade Way, Suite 335, Tallahassee, FL , (850) , brownr2@dms.state.fl.us. The Florida Department of Management Services announces a meeting of the Statewide Florida State Employees Charitable Campaign (FSECC), Steering Committee to which all persons are invited: DATE AND TIME: December 17, 2003, 3:30 p.m. PLACE: 4050 Esplanade Way, Suite 260, Tallahassee, FL Meeting of the FSECC Steering Committee to review general FSEC Campaign-related issues Section VI - Notices of Meetings, Workshops and Public Hearings

8 For more information about the meeting, for a copy of the agenda, or if special accommodations are needed to attend this meeting because of a disability, please contact: John Kuczwanski, Department of Management Services, 4050 Esplanade Way, Suite 280, Tallahassee, FL , (850) The State of Florida, State Technology Office announces a Chief Information Officer (CIO) Council Meeting to which all persons are invited. DATE AND TIME: Monday, December 15, 2003, 10:00 a.m. 12:00 Noon PLACE: Conference Room 124, Shared Resource Center, 2585 Shumard Oak Boulevard, Tallahassee, FL To enhance communication among the Chief Information Officers of state agencies and assist in identifying critical statewide information technology issues. If you would like an agenda for this meeting or require special accommodations due to disability or physical impairment, please contact: Elaine Womble, (850) or Elaine.womble@myflorida.com. The Florida Commission on Human Relations announces a public meeting to which all persons are invited. DATE AND TIME: Wednesday, January 21, 2004, 10:00 a.m. PLACE: Florida Commission on Human Relations, 2009 Apalachee Parkway, Suite 100, Tallahassee, FL This is a regular meeting of the commission. Items to be discussed will include general administrative issues. NOTE: If you need a special accommodation in order to attend this meeting because of a disability, please notify the Florida Commission on Human Relations in writing: 2009 Apalachee Parkway, Suite 100, Tallahassee, FL or call Alicia Maxwell, (850) DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL REGULATION The Department of Business and Professional Regulation announces a public meeting of the Florida Board of Cosmetology to which all persons are invited to participate. DATE AND TIME: Sunday, January 11, 2004, 9:00 a.m. PLACE: Department of Business and Professional Regulation, Board Room, 1940 North Monroe Street, Tallahassee, Florida General meeting of the board to conduct regular board business. A copy of the agenda may be obtained by writing: Florida Board of Cosmetology, 1940 North Monroe Street, Suite 60, Tallahassee, Florida If a person decides to appeal any decision made by the board with respect to any matter considered at this meeting or hearing, they will need a record of the proceedings, and for such purpose they may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based. the Area of Critical State Concern, (850) , at least five calendar days prior to the meeting being held. If youare hearing or speech impaired please contact the Area of Critical State Concern using the Florida Dual Party Relay System, 1(800) (Voice) and 1(800) (TDD). The Florida Board of Landscape Architecture announces the following meeting to which all persons are invited to attend. DATE AND TIME: December 19, 2003, 9:00 a.m. PLACE: Via telephone conference (850) or Suncom General Board and Business Meeting. To obtain a copy of the agenda, further information, or submit written or other physical evidence, contact in writing: Board of Landscape Architecture, 1940 N. Monroe St., Tallahassee, Florida If a person decides to appeal any decision made by the Board with respect to any matter considered at this meeting or hearing, he/she will need a record of the proceedings, and for such purpose he/she may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based. the Board office, (850) , at least five calendar days prior to the meeting. If you are hearing or speech impaired, please contact the Board office using the Florida Dual Party Relay System which can be reached at 1(800) (Voice) and 1(800) (TDD). DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION Pursuant to Chapter , Laws of Florida, all notices for the Department of Environmental Protection are published on the Internet at the Department of Environmental Protection s home page at under the link or button titled Official Notices. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH The Florida Emergency Medical Services Advisory Council, Medical Care Committee announces a telephone conference call to which all interested persons are invited to participate. DATE AND TIME: December 16, 2003, 4:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m. Section VI - Notices of Meetings, Workshops and Public Hearings 4919

9 PLACE: Florida Bureau of Emergency Medical Services, 4052 Bald Cypress Way, Bin #C18, Tallahassee, FL (Via Meet Me Number 1(888) ) To conduct general business of the council. Any other related issues will also be discussed. because of a disability or physical impairment, should contact the Bureau of Emergency Medical Services, (850) , at least 48 hours prior to the meeting. If you are hearing or speech impaired, please call the Bureau of Emergency Medical Services using the Florida Dual Party Relay System, 1(800) (Voice) and 1(800) (TDD). For further information, write: Patricia Kenyon, 4052 Bald Cypress Way, Bin #C18, (HEMS), Tallahassee, Florida or call (850) , Ext P.O. # QT0020 The Florida Department of Health, Division of Medical Quality Assurance announces an open meeting for public input on medical review panels. DATE AND TIME: Monday, December 22, 2003, 9:30 a.m. completion of comments PLACE: 4052 Bald Cypress Way, Room 301, Tallahassee, FL 32399, (850) The purpose is to receive public testimony for the completion of a study on whether or not medical review panels should be included as part of the presuit process in medical malpractice litigation as specified in enrolled CS/SB 2-D, section 71. the Florida Medical Quality Assurance, (850) , at least five (5) calendar days prior to the meeting. If you are hearing or speech impaired, please call Florida Medical Quality Assurance using the Florida Dual Party Relay System that can be reached at 1(800) (Voice) and 1(800) (TDD). A copy of the agenda may be obtained by writing: Amy M. Jones, Director, 4052 Bald Cypress Way, Bin #C00, Tallahassee, Florida The Board of Clinical Laboratory Personnel, Probable Cause Panel will hold a duly noticed meeting and telephone conference call meeting, to which all persons are invited to attend. DATE AND TIME: Wednesday, January 7, 2004, 9:00 a.m. PLACE: Department of Health, 4052 Bald Cypress Way, Tallahassee, FL; Meet Me Number (850) For cases previously heard by the panel. Any person requiring special accommodations at this meeting the Board, (850) , at least 48 hours prior to the meeting. If you are hearing or speech impaired, please contact the Board office using the Dual Party Relay System, 1(800) (Voice) and 1(800) (TDD). If any person decides to appeal any decision made by the Board with respect to any matter considered at this meeting or hearing, he/she will need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceeding is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence from which the appeal is to be issued. A copy of the agenda item may be obtained by writing: Joe Baker, Jr., Executive Director, Board of Clinical Laboratory Personnel, 4052 Bald Cypress Way, Bin #C07, Tallahassee, FL The Department of Health, Board of Hearing Aid Specialists announces a Probable Cause Panel Meeting to be held via telephone conference call in which reconsiderations will be heard. All interested parties are invited to attend with the information listed below, which is normally open to the public. DATE AND TIME: December 22, 2003, 1:00 p.m. PLACE: Call (850) to inquire about call-in number Reconsiderations. A copy of the agenda may be obtained by writing: Sue Foster, Executive Director, Department of Health, Board of Hearing Aid Specialists, 4052 Bald Cypress Way, Bin #C08, Tallahassee, FL If a person decides to appeal any decision made by the Board with respect to any matter considered at this meeting, he/she will need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceeding is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be made. Those who are hearing impaired, using TDD equipment can call the Florida Telephone Relay System, 1(800) Persons requiring special accommodations due to disability or physical impairment should contact Sue Foster, (850) , at least one week prior to meeting date. The Florida Board of Medicine announces a telephone conference call to which all interested persons are invited to participate. DATE AND TIME: Wednesday, January 7, 2004, 12:00 Noon PLACE: Contact Florida Board of Medicine, (850) , for the meet me number To conduct general business of the Board. the Florida Board of Medicine, (850) , at least five (5) 4920 Section VI - Notices of Meetings, Workshops and Public Hearings

10 calendar days prior to the meeting. If you are hearing or speech impaired, please call the Florida Board of Medicine using the Florida Dual Party Relay System, which can be reached at 1(800) (Voice) and 1(800) (TDD). A copy of the agenda may be obtained by writing: Larry McPherson, Board Director, Medical Quality Assurance, 4052 Bald Cypress Way, Bin #C03, Tallahassee, Florida Please note that if a person decides to appeal any decision made by the Board with respect to any matter considered at the above cited meeting or hearing, he will need a record of the proceedings, and for such purpose, may need to insure that a verbatim record of the proceeding is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based. A verbatim tape record of the proceeding may be obtained from a court reporter, if present, or an audio record from the Board Director. The Department of Health, Board of Pharmacy, Consultant Pharmacist Education Committee announces a public meeting to which all persons are invited. DATE AND TIME: January 13, 2004, 9:00 a.m. PLACE: Tampa Airport Marriott, Tampa International Airport,Tampa, FL 33607, (813) The Committee will meet to review possible changes to Rules 64B , 64B , 64B and 64B , F.A.C. A copy of the board agenda materials, which are open to the public, may be obtained by writing: Lucy Gee, Interim Executive Director, Board of Pharmacy, 4052 Bald Cypress Way, Bin #C04, Tallahassee, Florida the Board of Pharmacy, Garnet Keller, (850) , at least five calendar days prior to the meeting. If you are hearing or speech impaired, please contact the Agency using the Florida Dual Party Relay System which can be reached at 1(800) (Voice) and 1(800) (TDD). If a person decides to appeal any decision made by the Board with respect to any matter considered at this meeting he will need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceeding is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based. The Department of Health, Board of Pharmacy announces a public meeting to which all persons are invited. DATE AND TIME: January 13, 2004, 1:00 p.m. PLACE: Tampa Airport Marriott, Tampa International Airport,Tampa, FL 33607, (813) The Committee will meet to discuss Rule 64B , F.A.C.; Labels and Labeling of Medicinal Drugs Community Pharmacy Permit. A copy of the board agenda materials, which are open to the public, may be obtained by writing: Lucy Gee, Interim Executive Director, Board of Pharmacy, 4052 Bald Cypress Way, Bin #C04, Tallahassee, Florida the Board of Pharmacy, Garnet Keller, (850) , at least five calendar days prior to the meeting. If you are hearing or speech impaired, please contact the Agency using the Florida Dual Party Relay System which can be reached at 1(800) (Voice) and 1(800) (TDD). If a person decides to appeal any decision made by the Board with respect to any matter considered at this meeting he will need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceeding is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based. DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES The Big Bend Community Based Care Alliance and the Department of Children and Family Services, Subdistrict 2B announces a meeting to which all persons are invited. The Alliance encompasses: Leon, Franklin, Gadsden, Liberty, Madison, Jefferson, Taylor and Wakulla counties. DATE AND TIME: Wednesday, December 17, 2003, 2:30 p.m. 4:30 p.m. PLACE: Department of Children and Family Services, Cedars Executive Center, Building A, Second Floor, Conference Room 201, 2639 North Monroe Street, Tallahassee, FL General meeting to discuss child welfare services for Subdistrict 2B. A copy of the agenda can be obtained by calling: Anissa Pitti, Department of Children and Family Services, (850) or Suncom Anyone requiring a special accommodation to participate in this meeting is requrested to advise District Administration, Anissa Pitti, (850) or 1(800) (TDD), at least 2 working days prior to the meeting. The Northwest Florida Community Based Care Alliance and the Department of Children and Family Services, Subdistrict 2A announces a meeting to which all persons are invited. The Alliance encompasses: Bay, Gulf, Washington, Holmes, Calhoun, and Jackson counties. DATE AND TIME: Thursday, December 18, 2003, 2:00 p.m. (CST) Section VI - Notices of Meetings, Workshops and Public Hearings 4921

11 PLACE: W.T. Neal Civic Center, North Pear Street, Blountstown, FL 32424, (850) General quarterly meeting to discuss child welfare for subdistrict 2A. A copy of the agenda can be obtained by calling: Debra Ervin, Department of Children and Family Services, (850) or Suncom Anyone requiring a special accommodation to participate in this meeting is requested to advise Debra Ervin, District Administration, (850) or 1(800) (TDD), at least 2 working days prior to the meeting. The Florida Department of Children and Family Services announces the cancellation and rescheduling of the following District 8, Community-Based Care Alliance meeting: Hendry/Glades Community Alliance: FORMER DATE AND TIME: December 17, 2003, 9:00 a.m. NEW DATE AND TIME: December 18, 2003, 1:30 p.m. PLACE: LaBelle Service Center, 485 Cowboy Way, LaBelle, Florida FLORIDA HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION Notice is hereby given that the Florida Housing Finance Corporation ( Florida Housing ) will conduct a public hearing in accordance with the Tax Equity and Fiscal Responsibility Act of 1982 ( TEFRA ) to which all interested persons are invited. DATE AND TIME: Tuesday, December 23, 2003, 10:00 a.m. PLACE: The offices of Florida Housing Finance Corporation, 227 North Bronough Street, Suite 5000, Tallahassee, Florida To conduct a TEFRA hearing concerning the potential future issuance of bonds by Florida Housing to finance the acquisition of land and new construction of the following multifamily residential rental development in the aggregate face amount, not to exceed the amount listed below: Grande Court at North Port, a 128-unit multifamily residential rental development to be located on the south side of Greenwood Avenue, 1/10th of a mile west of the intersection of Greenwood Avenue and Sumter Boulevard, North Port, Sarasota County, Florida The prospective owner, operator or manager of the proposed development is Grande Court North Port Associates, Ltd., 701 Brickell Avenue, Suite 1400, Miami, Florida 33131, or such successor in interest in which Courtelis Development Company, or an affiliate thereof, is a managing member, general partner and/or controlling stockholder. The total tax-exempt bond amount is not to exceed $6,800,000. All interested parties may present oral comments at the public TEFRA hearing or submit written comments regarding the potential bond issuance for the development being financed. Written comments should be received by Florida Housing by 5:00 p.m., Monday, December 22, 2003, and should be addressed to the attention of David Westcott, Multifamily Bond Administrator. Any persons desiring to present oral comments should appear at the hearing. If requested in writing, a fact-finding hearing will be held in the county where the property is located. When possible, the local hearing will be held before the formal TEFRA hearing and comments received at the local hearing will be placed on record at the TEFRA hearing. David Westcott, Multifamily Bond Administrator, Florida Housing Finance Corporation, (850) , at least five calendar days prior to the meeting. If you are hearing impaired, please contact the Florida Housing using the Dual Party Relay System, 1(800) (Voice) and 1(800) (TDD). Any person who decides to appeal any decision made by Florida Housing with respect to any matter considered at this hearing, will need a record of the proceedings, and for such purpose may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings be made, which will include the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is based. FISH AND WILDLIFE CONSERVATION COMMISSION The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission has scheduled a public meeting with recreational and commercial marine fishers regarding the proposed increase of the penalty for violation of net limitation laws, to which all interested persons are invited: DATE AND TIME: December 19, 2003, 1:00 p.m. 3:00 p.m. PLACE: 2nd Floor Auditorium, Bryant Building, 620 South Meridian Street, Tallahassee, Florida The purpose of this meeting with recreational and commercial stakeholders is to discuss increasing the penalty for violation of net limitation laws. Pursuant to the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act, any person requiring special accommodations to participate in the workshop or meeting is asked to advise the Commission at least 5 calendar days prior by calling: Cindy Hoffman, ADA Coordinator, (850) If you are hearing or speech impaired, please contact the agency by calling (850) Section VI - Notices of Meetings, Workshops and Public Hearings