In order to protect the public, FWC intends to amend the rule to establish boating restricted areas in the St. Johns River that would become effective only when the river is at flood stage in the designated areas.

 

FISH AND WILDLIFE CONSERVATION COMMISSION

Vessel Registration and Boating Safety

RULE NO.:RULE TITLE:

68D-24.018St. Johns River Boating Restricted Areas

PURPOSE AND EFFECT: In order to protect the public, FWC intends to amend the rule to establish boating restricted areas in the St. Johns River that would become effective only when the river is at flood stage in the designated areas.

SUBJECT AREA TO BE ADDRESSED: Flood zone boating restricted areas in the St. Johns River

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY: 327.04, FS; 327.46, FS.

LAW IMPLEMENTED: 327.46, FS.

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.

THE PERSON TO BE CONTACTED REGARDING THE PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT AND A COPY OF THE PRELIMINARY DRAFT, IF AVAILABLE, IS: Lamont Nelson, Boating and Waterways Section, 620 South Meridian Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32399, [phone]

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