The purpose and effect of this rule development notice is to address possible rule amendments in the 2016 calendar year for the spiny lobster trap certificate program as a result of stock assessments, federal regulatory actions or other management ...  

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    FISH AND WILDLIFE CONSERVATION COMMISSION

    Marine Resources

    RULE NOS.:RULE TITLES:

    68E-18.001Introduction: Purpose and Intent

    68E-18.002Definitions

    68E-18.003Certificate Allocations and Fees

    68E-18.004Spiny Lobster Trap Tags

    68E-18.005Transfer of Certificates

    68E-18.006Rental or Leasing of TrapTags

    68E-18.007Trap Reduction

    68E-18.008Suspension of Certificates and Crawfish Endorsement

    68E-18.010Commission Policy Regarding the Assessment of Administrative Penalties

    PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The purpose and effect of this rule development notice is to address possible rule amendments in the 2016 calendar year for the spiny lobster trap certificate program as a result of stock assessments, federal regulatory actions or other management or enforcement requirements.

    SUBJECT AREA TO BE ADDRESSED: Subject areas addressed in the rule development notice include size limits, bag limits, gear restrictions and other subjects encompassed by the above-cited rules.

    RULEMAKING AUTHORITY: Art. IV, Sec. 9, Florida Constitution.

    LAW IMPLEMENTED: Art. IV, Sec. 9, Florida Constitution.

    IF REQUESTED IN WRITING AND NOT DEEMED UNNECESSARY BY THE AGENCY HEAD, A RULE DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOP WILL BE NOTICED IN THE NEXT AVAILABLE FLORIDA ADMINISTRATIVE REGISTER.

    Pursuant to the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act, any person requiring special accommodations to participate in this workshop/meeting is asked to advise the agency at least 5 days before the workshop/meeting by contacting: the ADA Coordinator at (850)488-6411 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).

    THE PERSON TO BE CONTACTED REGARDING THE PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT AND A COPY OF THE PRELIMINARY DRAFT, IF AVAILABLE, IS: Ms. Jessica McCawley, Director, Division of Marine Fisheries Management, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, 2590 Executive Center Circle E, Suite 201, Tallahassee, Florida 32301, (850)487-0554

    THE PRELIMINARY TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT IS NOT AVAILABLE.

Document Information

Subject:
Subject areas addressed in the rule development notice include size limits, bag limits, gear restrictions and other subjects encompassed by the above-cited rules.
Purpose:
The purpose and effect of this rule development notice is to address possible rule amendments in the 2016 calendar year for the spiny lobster trap certificate program as a result of stock assessments, federal regulatory actions or other management or enforcement requirements.
Rulemaking Authority:
Art. IV, Sec. 9, Florida Constitution.
Law:
Art. IV, Sec. 9, Florida Constitution.
Contact:
Ms. Jessica McCawley, Director, Division of Marine Fisheries Management, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, 2590 Executive Center Circle E, Suite 201, Tallahassee, Florida 32301 (850) 487-0554.
Related Rules: (9)
68E-18.001. Introduction: Purpose and Intent
68E-18.002. Definitions
68E-18.003. Certificate Allocations and Fees
68E-18.004. Spiny Lobster Trap Tags
68E-18.005. Transfer of Certificates
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