The purpose of the proposed rule amendment is to revise regulations pertaining to special-use permits and special-opportunity hunting and fishing. The effect of the proposed rule amendment will be to enable the agency to better manage fish and ...

 

FISH AND WILDLIFE CONSERVATION COMMISSION

Freshwater Fish and Wildlife

RULE NO.: RULE TITLE:

68A-9.007   Special-use Permits; Short-term Use Permits; Fees; Special-Opportunity Hunting and Fishing

PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The purpose of the proposed rule amendment is to revise regulations pertaining to special-use permits and special-opportunity hunting and fishing. The effect of the proposed rule amendment will be to enable the agency to better manage fish and wildlife resources.

SUMMARY: The proposed rule amendment would change the $35 special-opportunity dove hunt permit to allow for a host hunter and youth hunter to each take a daily bag limit of doves. The $45 special-opportunity dove hunt combination permit would no longer be issued. In addition, the proposed rule amendment would correct the daily use fee for Tosohatchee WMA to $3 instead of $4.

SUMMARY OF STATEMENT OF ESTIMATED REGULATORY COSTS AND LEGISLATIVE RATIFICATION:

The Agency has determined that this will not have an adverse impact on small business or likely increase directly or indirectly regulatory costs in excess of $200,000 in the aggregate within one year after the implementation of the rule. A SERC has not been prepared by the Agency.

The Agency has determined that the proposed rule is not expected to require legislative ratification based on the statement of estimated regulatory costs or if no SERC is required, the information expressly relied upon and described herein: The nature of the rule and the preliminary analysis conducted to determine whether a SERC was required.

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.

RULEMAKING 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:

DATES AND TIMES: During the Commission’s regular meeting February 7-8, 2018, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., each day.

PLACE: Florida Public Safety Institute, 85 Academy Drive, Havana, Florida 32333

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: 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-9.007 Special-use Permits; Short-term Use Permits; Fees; Special-Opportunity Hunting and Fishing.

Special-use permits, short-term use permits, and fees for such permits are hereby established as follows:

(1) No change.

(2) The Commission establishes fees for special-use permits and non-refundable application fees for limited entry (special hunting and fishing) opportunities as follows:

(a) Special-opportunity hunting and fishing permits:

1. through 2. No change.

3. The fee for a special-opportunity dove hunt permit is $35 per day. Under a special-opportunity dove hunt permit, one minor under 16 years of age may accompany an adult permittee and may hunt under the supervision and in the presence of the permittee as specified in Section 790.22, F.S., provided that the permittee and minor may each take one daily bag limit of doves collectively may take only one daily bag limit. Notwithstanding other provisions in this chapter, the minor shall be considered to be in possession of a permit for the purpose of access to the special-opportunity dove hunt.

4. The fee for a special-opportunity dove hunt combination permit is $45 per day. Under the combination permit, one minor under 16 years of age may accompany an adult permittee and may hunt under the supervision and in the presence of the permittee as specified in Section 790.22, F.S., provided that the permittee and the minor may each take one daily bag limit of doves. Notwithstanding other provisions of this chapter, the minor shall be considered to be in the possession of a permit for the purpose of access to the special-opportunity dove hunt.

5. through 9. renumbered 4. through 8. No change.

(b) No change.

(3) No change.

(4) The Commission establishes short-term permits and fees as follows:

(a) through (b) No change.

(c) Tosohatchee WMA.

1. A daily-use permit for all outdoor recreational activities (including camping) other than hunting is $3 $4 per person.

2. through 7. No change.

(d) No change.

 

Rulemaking Authority Art. IV, Sec. 9, Fla. Const. Law Implemented Art. IV, Sec. 9, Fla. Const., 379.354 FS. History–New 9-15-96, Amended 1-9-97, 6-1-97, 4-12-98, 4-15-99, Formerly 39-9.007, Amended 7-1-00, 5-13-02, 7-1-06, 8-22-06, 7-1-07, 7-1-08, 7-1-10, 4-1-15, 7-29-15, 7-1-17,_____.

 

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 6, 2017

DATE NOTICE OF PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT PUBLISHED IN FAR: January 5, 2018