The purpose of the proposed rule change is to replace the terms “gallinule” and “Florida gallinule” with “Common moorhen”. The effect will align the taxonomic nomenclature with American Ornithological Union standard.

FISH AND WILDLIFE CONSERVATION COMMISSION
Freshwater Fish and Wildlife

RULE NO: RULE TITLE
68A-13.008: Hunting Regulations for Migratory Birds Other than Ducks and Coots
PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The purpose of the proposed rule change is to replace the terms “gallinule” and “Florida gallinule” with “Common moorhen”. The effect will align the taxonomic nomenclature with American Ornithological Union standard.
SUMMARY: The proposed rule change would replace “gallinule” and “Florida gallinule” with “Common moorhen” to reflect a taxonomic change.
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: Article IV, Section 9, Florida Constitution.
LAW IMPLEMENTED: Article IV, Section 9, Florida Constitution.
A HEARING WILL BE HELD AT THE DATE, TIME AND PLACE SHOWN BELOW:
DATE AND TIME: During the regular meeting of the Commission, 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: Diane R. Eggeman, Director, Division of Hunting and Game Management, Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, 620 South Meridian Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-1600

THE FULL TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE IS:

68A-13.008 Hunting Regulations for Migratory Birds Other than Ducks and Coots.

The Commission has approved the following regulations and bag limits for taking crows and migratory game birds other than ducks and coots:

(1) No change.

(2) Rails and Common moorhens gallinules (Common moorhens):

(a) through (b) No change.

(c) Limits:

1. through 2. No change.

3. Common moorhens Florida gallinules (common moorhens):

a. through b. No change.

(3) through (5) No change.

(6) Falconry:

(a) No change.

(b) Open seasons:

1. through 2. No change.

3. Common moorhens Florida gallinules (common moorhens): Opening September 1 and closing December 14.

4. through 5. No change.

PROPOSED EFFECTIVE DATE: July 1, 2010.

Rulemaking Specific Authority Art. IV, Sec. 9, Fla. Const. Law Implemented Art. IV, Sec. 9, Fla. Const. History–New 8-17-89, Amended 8-9-90, 8-22-91, 8-23-92, 9-2-93, 9-15-94, 9-15-96, 9-7-97, Formerly 39-13.008, Amended 7-1-01, 7-1-04, 1-9-07, 1-6-09, 7-1-10.

 

BE ADVISED THAT THESE PROPOSED RULES MAY BE FILED FOR ADOPTION AS SOON AS POSSIBLE FOLLOWING THE COMMISSION MEETING AT WHICH THEY ARE CONSIDERED IF THE RULES ARE NOT CHANGED. IF CHANGED, THE RULES MAY BE FILED AS SOON AS POSSIBLE AFTER PUBLICATION OF A NOTICE OF CHANGE IN THE F.A.W.

NAME OF PERSON ORIGINATING PROPOSED RULE: Diane R. Eggeman, Director, Division of Hunting and Game Management, Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, 620 South Meridian Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-1600
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: December 11, 2009