Published on: 17507450. The purpose of the proposed rulemaking action is to clarify processing of permits to conduct research, education, and conservation activities with federally listed marine turtles in Florida and to update the guidelines for this program. The effect of the rule would be to enable firms and corporations to obtain marine turtle permits in addition to individuals, and for individuals, firms and corporations to obtain two year permits for conservation work with threatened and endangered marine turtles. We also propose to repeal Rule 68E-1.0061 because all requirements have been incorporated into other rules.
Published on: 16354411. The Commission is considering amendments to Chapter 68E-1, F.A.C., Marine Turtle Permits and the Marine Turtle Conservation Guidelines. The proposed amendments will clarify and update existing rule language to reflect current procedures for review and approval of applications, add definitions for terms in the existing Rule and clarify criteria and timelines for review and approval of applications. Language is also proposed to address stakeholder concerns on review and approval of requests for research involving threatened or endangered marine turtles. Four workshops are proposed; staff will present the same content at each meeting with opportunities for public comment.
Published on: 11340481. The purpose and effect of this rule amendment would be to change the citation(s) in 68E-1.004 F.A.C. from 68A-5.004 F.A.C. to 68-1.010 F.A.C in accordance with the proposed rule change.
Published on: 11284512. : The purpose and effect of this rule amendment would be to change the citation(s) in Chapter 68E-1 from Rule 68A-5.004 to Rule 68-1.010, F.A.C., in accordance with the proposed rule change.
Published on: 4720910. Introduction, Scope and Definitions, General Permit Application Procedures, Requirements and Expiration, Authorizations for Marine Turtle Research, Conservation, and Educational Activities, Suspension, Revocation and Penalties
Published on: 4391886. This is a Final Public Hearing on the adoption of proposed amendments to rules 68E-1.002, 68E-1.004, 68E-1.0041, 68E-1.005 published on February 9, 2007 in Vol. 33, No. 06 of the F.A.W.. The amendments require state authorization for all activities with threatened and endangered marine turtles, including nesting surveys, stranding work, research, captive facilities, and educational display. A hearing was held before the Commission on April 11, 2007. The rule amendments are being brought before the Commission in response to a petition challenging the proposed amendments and comments provided by the Joint Administrative Procedures Committee.; During the Commission’s regular meeting September 12 through 14, 2007, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., each day.; Hilton, 333 First Street South, St. Petersburg, FL 33701
Published on: 3564282. The proposed rule amendment clearly outlines the procedures by which an accredited entity can apply for a Marine Turtle Permit, the basis for FWC to issue these permits, and provides concise, transparent criteria for permit approval.