The purpose of the proposed rule changes is improved boating access on Lakes Iamonia, Carr and Miccosukee, during the duck and coot seasons, and standardization of equipment restrictions on those lakes. The effect of the proposed rule changes will ...

FISH AND WILDLIFE CONSERVATION COMMISSION
Freshwater Fish and Wildlife

RULE NO: RULE TITLE
68A-11.003: Use of Motorboats on Certain Waters; Permits
PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The purpose of the proposed rule changes is improved boating access on Lakes Iamonia, Carr and Miccosukee, during the duck and coot seasons, and standardization of equipment restrictions on those lakes. The effect of the proposed rule changes will allow the use of internal-combustion engines, up to 10 horsepower on Lake Miccosukee and remove equipment restrictions, on all lakes, during the Youth Waterfowl hunt.
SUMMARY: The proposed rule changes will remove the current prohibition on internal-combustion engines during the Youth Waterfowl Hunt on Lake Iamonia and Carr Lake in Leon County and Lake Miccosukee in Leon and Jefferson counties. The maximum size of permissible engines during the duck and coot season will be increased from 5 to 10 horsepower on Lake Miccosukee. The proposed change includes non-substantive technical changes, such as grammatical corrections, language standardization or clarification of an existing rule.
SUMMARY OF STATEMENT OF ESTIMATED REGULATORY COSTS: No Statement of Estimated Regulatory Cost was prepared.
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 n; Chapters 65-1841, 85-361, Laws of Florida.
LAW IMPLEMENTED: Chapters 65-1841, 85-361, Laws of Florida.
A HEARING WILL BE HELD AT THE DATE, TIME AND PLACE SHOWN BELOW:
DATE AND TIME: During the regular meeting of the Commission, February 6-7, 2008, 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., each day
PLACE: Bay Point Marriott Golf Resort & Spa, 4200 Marriott Drive, Panama City Beach, Florida 32408
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: Nick Wiley, 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-11.003 Use of Motorboats on Certain Waters; Permits.

(1) No change.

(2) No person shall operate any boat propelled by an internal combustion engine of more than ten five horsepower on Lake Miccosukee in Leon or Jefferson counties Counties at any time during the regular open season for taking ducks and coots established in paragraph 68A-13.003(1)(a), F.A.C.

(3) The above restrictions shall not apply during the Special early September duck season established in paragraph 68A-13.003(3)(a), F.A.C., or during the Youth Waterfowl Hunt established in paragraph 68A-13.003(1)(d), F.A.C.

PROPOSED EFFECTIVE DATE: July 1, 2008.

Specific Authority Art. IV, Sec. 9, Fla. Const., ch. 65-1841, ch. 85-361, Laws of Florida. Law Implemented ch. 65-1841, ch. 85-361, Laws of Florida. History–New 6-21-82, Amended 10-1-85, 11-27-85, Formerly 39-11.03, Amended 7-1-94, Formerly 39-11.003, Amended 7-1-08.

NAME OF PERSON ORIGINATING PROPOSED RULE: Nick Wiley, Director, Division of Hunting and Game Management, Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, 620 South Meridian Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-1600
NAME OF SUPERVISOR OR PERSON WHO APPROVED THE PROPOSED RULE: Mr. Kenneth D. Haddad, Executive Director
DATE PROPOSED RULE APPROVED BY AGENCY HEAD: December 5, 2007
DATE NOTICE OF PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT PUBLISHED IN FAW: December 7, 2007