68A-13.008: Hunting Regulations for Migratory Birds Other than Ducks and Coots
PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The purpose of the proposed rule amendment is to establish open season for taking woodcock in conformance with federal regulations. Rule wording would be revised to add 15 days to the end of woodcock season increasing the season from 30 to 45 days.
SUMMARY: The rule amends migratory bird hunting regulations to establish woodcock season dates.
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:
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:
DATE AND TIME: During the regular meeting of the Commission, November 16-17, 2011, 8:30 a.m. 5:00 p.m., each day
PLACE: Key Largo Grande Resort & Beach Club, 97000 South Overseas Highway, Key Largo, FL 33037
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 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-13.008 Hunting Regulations for Migratory Birds Other than Ducks and Coots.
The Commission has approved the following regulations and bag limits for taking crows and migratory game birds other than ducks and coots:
(1) through (2) No change.
(3) Woodcock:
(a) Open season: December 18 through January 31 Opening the third Saturday of December and closing sunset 29 days thereafter.
(b) through (c) No change.
(4) through (6) No change.
Rulemaking Authority Art. IV, Sec. 9, Fla. Const. Law Implemented Art. IV, Sec. 9, Fla. Const. HistoryNew 8-17-89, Amended 8-9-90, 8-22-91, 8-23-92, 9-2-93, 9-15-94, 9-15-96, 9-7-97, Formerly 39-13.008, Amended 7-1-01, 7-1-04, 1-9-07, 1-6-09, 7-1-10, __________.
BE ADVISED THAT THESE PROPOSED RULES MAY BE FILED FOR ADOPTION AS SOON AS POSSIBLE FOLLOWING THE COMMISSION MEETING AT WHICH THEY ARE CONSIDERED IF THE RULES ARE NOT CHANGED. IF CHANGED, THE RULES MAY BE FILED AS SOON AS POSSIBLE AFTER PUBLICATION OF A NOTICE OF CHANGE IN THE F.A.W.
