Whether Sam Patterson’s proposed dock project is exempt from the need to obtain an Environmental Resource Permit (ERP) from the Department of Environmental Protection (Department) under Florida Administrative Code Rules 40E-4.051(3)(c) and (d).The applicant proved, by a preponderance of the evidence, that he was entitled to an exemption from obtaining an Environment Resource Permit to construct a private dock on an artificially created canal.

Whether or not the Respondent, Department of Health and Rehabilitative Services' cessation of further vocational rehabilitation services to petitioner and its (Respondent's) failure to release certain medical and psychological reports directly to Petitioner, was proper.Confidentiality of Petitioner's rehabilitation file was properly preserved and services properly terminated for failure to follow recommendations.

Respondent Department of Health and Rehabilitative Services was designated in Section 409.508, Florida Statutes (1980), Home Energy Assistance Program, as the state agency to administer the Federal Home Energy Assistance Program as provided for in Title III, Public Law 96-223, "Home Energy Assistance Act of 1980." Pursuant thereto Respondent instituted the Low Income Energy Assistance Program. A timely Household Application for benefits on an approved form was received from Petitioner. The application was promptly processed by the Respondent Department, and Petitioner was notified to complete his application by filing a Medical Certification for Cooling. A Notice of Application Denial was mailed to Petitioner notifying him that his application was denied for failure to provide the required information. Petitioner made a timely request for a hearing. After an informal conference with a supervisor of Respondent Department this administrative hearing was scheduled. Immediately prior to commencement of the hearing, in the presence of all parties, Petitioner was advised of his rights and instructed as to the procedures to be followed at the hearing. Petitioner testified in his own behalf and called one (1) witness.Grant low income energy assistance benefits to Petitioner who supplied the necessary medical documentation and low income.

Respondent Department of Health and Rehabilitative Services was designated in Section 409.508, Florida Statutes (1980), Home Energy Assistance Program, as the state agency to administer the Federal Home Energy Assistance Program as provided for in Title III, Public Law 96-223, "Home Energy Assistance Act of 1980." Pursuant thereto Respondent instituted the Low Income Energy Assistance Program.Petitioner filed too late for low income energy assistance, but it wasn't Petitioner's fault. Recommend granting assistance.

Respondent Department of Health and Rehabilitative Services was designated in Section 409.508, Florida Statutes (1980), Home Energy Assistance Program, as the state agency to administer the Federal Home Energy Assistance Program as provided for in Title III, Public Law 96-223, "Home Energy Assistance Act of 1980." Pursuant thereto Respondent instituted the Low Income Energy Assistance Program. A timely Household Application for benefits on an approved form was received from Petitioner. The application was promptly processed by the Respondent Department. Petitioner was notified to complete his application by filing a properly completed Medical Certification for Cooling. A Notice of Application Denial was mailed to Petitioner notifying him that his application was denied for failure to provide the required information. Petitioner made a timely request for a hearing. After an informal conference with a supervisor of Respondent Department this administrative hearing was scheduled. Immediately prior to commencement of the hearing, in the presence of all parties, Petitioner's wife was recognized by the Hearing Officer as a qualified representative, and she was advised of her rights and instructed as to the procedures to be followed at the hearing. Petitioner's wife testified on behalf of Petitioner and the family unit, which consists of Petitioner and his wife.Petitioner didn't provide medical proof of necessity for cooling. Recommend denial of low income energy assistance to Petitioner.

The issue allegedly presented in this case is whether the Petitioner, Dennis A. Ryan, is eligible for recertification as a paramedic.The certificate for Petitioner to be paramedic didn't expire after one year as Respondent charges, and therefore, Petitioner may work without interference.

Respondent Department of Health and Rehabilitative Services was designated in Sect on 409.508, Florida Statutes (1980) , Home Energy Assistance program, as the state agency to administer the Federal Home Energy Assistance Program as provided in Title III, Public Law 96-223 "Home Energy Assistance Act of 1980." Pursuant thereto and upon submittal and approval of the Low Income Energy Assistance Program State Plan for the State of Florida for Fiscal Year 1980-81, Respondent instituted the Low Income Energy Assistance Program. Petitioner did not submit a Household Application for low income energy assistance benefits but through her attorney requested an administrative hearing on the denial of energy assistance.Petitioner didn't apply for low income energy assistance in timely manner though she was given time to do so. Recommend denial of assistance.