The purpose and effect of the proposed rule is to update the Florida State Wildlife Grant Program guidelines from September 2008 to February 2010. The guidelines are incorporated by reference into rule 68-1.003, dealing with the issuance of agency ...

FISH AND WILDLIFE CONSERVATION COMMISSION

RULE NO: RULE TITLE
68-1.003: Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission Grants Program
PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The purpose and effect of the proposed rule is to update the Florida State Wildlife Grant Program guidelines from September 2008 to February 2010. The guidelines are incorporated by reference into rule 68-1.003, dealing with the issuance of agency grants. The guidelines are being changed to update the referenced web site addresses; clarify the application preparation and submittal procedures; revise the application evaluation and selection process; and refine the reporting and invoicing requirements. These changes reflect the Program’s progress and development within the agency, along with the changes in agency policy.
SUMMARY: The amendment makes one change to Rule 68-1.003, F.A.C.; it changes the version of Florida State Wildlife Grant Program guidelines from September 2008 to February 2010.
SUMMARY OF STATEMENT OF ESTIMATED REGULATORY COSTS: The agency has determined that this rule will ____or will not _X__have an impact on small business. A SERC has ____ or has not _X__been prepared by the agency.
Any person who wishes to provide information regarding a statement of estimated regulatory costs, or provide a proposal for a lower cost regulatory alternative must do so in writing within 21 days of this notice.
SPECIFIC AUTHORITY: 206.606, 327.04, 327.47, 379.106 FS.
LAW IMPLEMENTED: 206.606, 327.04, 327.47, 379.106 FS.
A HEARING WILL BE HELD AT THE DATE, TIME AND PLACE SHOWN BELOW:
DATE AND TIME: During the Commission’s regular meeting February 17-18, 2010, 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., each day
PLACE: Franklin County Courthouse, 33 Market Street, Apalachicola, FL 32320
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 [phone]. 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 IS: Laura Morse, State Wildlife Grants Coordinator, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, Division of Habitat and Species Conservation, 620 South Meridian Street, Room 308E, Tallahassee, Florida 32399, telephone [phone], extension 17285, or email [e-mail]

THE FULL TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE IS:

68-1.003 Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission Grants Program.

(1) thru (10) No change.

(11) Florida’s State Wildlife Grants Program grants shall meet all additional program requirements set forth in Florida’s State Wildlife Grants Program Guidelines (dated February 2010 September 2008), which are hereby incorporated by reference. The following forms are hereby adopted and incorporated by reference: FWC/SWG-1, entitled “Florida State Wildlife Grants Program Budget Form,” June 2008 and FWC/SWG-2, entitled “Florida State Wildlife Grants Program Application Form,” June 2008. The guidelines and forms are available from the Commission at 620 South Meridian Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-1600.

(12) No change.

Rulemaking Specific Authority 206.606, 327.04, 327.47, 379.106 FS. Law Implemented 206.606, 327.47, 328.72, 379.106 FS. History– New 4-4-04, Amended 3-15-05, Formerly 68A-2.015, Amended 5-22-07, 7-6-08, 1-18-09,________.

NAME OF PERSON ORIGINATING PROPOSED RULE: Laura Morse, State Wildlife Grants Coordinator, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, Division of Habitat and Species Conservation, 620 South Meridian Street, Room 308E, Tallahassee, Florida 32399
NAME OF AGENCY HEAD WHO APPROVED THE PROPOSED RULE: Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission
DATE PROPOSED RULE APPROVED BY AGENCY HEAD: December 9, 2009
DATE NOTICE OF PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT PUBLISHED IN FAW: August 21, 2009.