The purpose and effect of this rule development notice is to address possible rule amendments for tripletail in the 2017 calendar year as a result of stock assessments or management or enforcement requirements.  

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    FISH AND WILDLIFE CONSERVATION COMMISSION

    Marine Fisheries

    RULE NOS.:RULE TITLES:

    68B-49.001Designation as a Restricted Species

    68B-49.002Definitions

    68B-49.003Size Limit; Landed in Whole Condition Requirement

    68B-49.004Bag and Vessel Limits; Bycatch Allowance

    68B-49.006Allowed and Prohibited Gear and Method of Harvest; Bycatch Exception

    PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The purpose and effect of this rule development notice is to address possible rule amendments for tripletail in the 2017 calendar year as a result of stock assessments or management or enforcement requirements.

    SUBJECT AREA TO BE ADDRESSED: Subject areas addressed in the rule development notice include size limits, bag limits, gear restrictions and other subjects encompassed by the above-cited rules.

    RULEMAKING AUTHORITY: Art. IV, Sec. 9, Florida Constitution

    LAW IMPLEMENTED: Art. IV, Sec. 9, Florida Constitution

    IF REQUESTED IN WRITING AND NOT DEEMED UNNECESSARY BY THE AGENCY HEAD, A RULE DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOP WILL BE NOTICED IN THE NEXT AVAILABLE FLORIDA ADMINISTRATIVE REGISTER.

    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 (850)488-6411 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 DEVELOPMENT AND A COPY OF THE PRELIMINARY DRAFT, IF AVAILABLE, IS: Ms. Jessica McCawley, Director, Division of Marine Fisheries Management, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, 2590 Executive Center Circle E, Suite 201, Tallahassee, Florida 32301, (850)487-0554

    THE PRELIMINARY TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT IS NOT AVAILABLE.

Document Information

Subject:
Subject areas addressed in the rule development notice include size limits, bag limits, gear restrictions and other subjects encompassed by the above-cited rules.
Purpose:
The purpose and effect of this rule development notice is to address possible rule amendments for tripletail in the 2017 calendar year as a result of stock assessments or management or enforcement requirements.
Rulemaking Authority:
Art. IV, Sec. 9, Florida Constitution
Law:
Art. IV, Sec. 9, Florida Constitution
Contact:
Ms. Jessica McCawley, Director, Division of Marine Fisheries Management, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, 2590 Executive Center Circle E, Suite 201, Tallahassee, Florida 32301 (850) 487-0554.
Related Rules: (5)
68B-49.001. Definitions
68B-49.002. Size and Bag Limits, Daily Commercial Vessel Limit, Designation as Restricted Species
68B-49.003. Gear Specifications and Prohibited Gear
68B-49.004. Bag and Vessel Limits; Bycatch Allowance
68B-49.006. Allowed and Prohibited Gear and Method of Harvest; Bycatch Exception