To provide the public with the opportunity to comment on new rule changes being considered for the Marine Special Activity License Program (68B-8, F.A.C.). The rule changes being considered will address the following issues: Rule glitches and ...

 

FISH AND WILDLIFE CONSERVATION COMMISSION
Marine Fisheries

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission announces a public meeting to which all persons are invited.

DATE AND TIME: February 11, 2008, 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.

PLACE: Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission - FWRI, First Floor, Conference Room, 100 Eight Avenue, S. E., St. Petersburg, FL 33701

GENERAL SUBJECT MATTER TO BE CONSIDERED: To provide the public with the opportunity to comment on new rule changes being considered for the Marine Special Activity License Program (Chapter 68B-8, F.A.C.). The rule changes being considered will address the following issues:

Rule glitches and clarifications regarding definitions, application time periods, application review criteria and processes, and reporting requirements.

Update application forms.

Incorporate or update agency policies regarding application review standards for the collection of prohibited species, release of marine organisms into the wild, and genetic standards for the release of marine organisms into the wild, and delete rule language that the policies will render obsolete.

Incorporate new standards for conducting health certifications for the release of marine organisms into the wild.

A copy of the agenda may be obtained by contacting: Mark Robson, 2590 Executive Center Circle, East, Suite 201, Tallahassee, Florida 32301, [phone].

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).

For more information, you may contact: Mark Robson, 2590 Executive Center Circle, East, Suite 201, Tallahassee, Florida 32301, [phone].