The purpose of this meeting is to conduct a workshop to gather public testimony regarding management recommendations made by the FWC’s ad hoc Spiny Lobster Advisory Board regarding the agencies’ comprehensive evaluation of its spiny lobster ...

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: DATE AND TIME: October 24, 2006, 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
PLACE: Old County Court House, 2115 Second Street, Ft. Myers, FL 33901
DATE AND TIME: October 25, 2006, 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
PLACE: Tampa Bay Regional Planning Council, 4000 Gateway Center Blvd. #100 Pinellas Park, FL 33782
DATE AND TIME: October 26, 2006, 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
PLACE: Orlando City Hall City Council Chambers, 400 S Orange Ave. Orlando FL 32801
DATE AND TIME: October 30, 2006, 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
PLACE: Community Center, 951 SW 4th Street, Homestead, FL 33030
DATE AND TIME: November 1, 2006, 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
PLACE: Marathon Government Center, 2798 Overseas Highway, Marathon, FL 33050
DATE AND TIME: November 2, 2006, 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
PLACE: Key Largo Schools Cafeteria, 104801 Overseas Hwy, Key Largo, FL 33037
DATE AND TIME: November 3, 2006, 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
PLACE: Harvey Government Center, 1200 Truman Ave., Key West, FL 33040
GENERAL SUBJECT MATTER TO BE CONSIDERED: The purpose of this meeting is to conduct a workshop to gather public testimony regarding management recommendations made by the FWC’s ad hoc Spiny Lobster Advisory Board regarding the agencies’ comprehensive evaluation of its spiny lobster management strategy. Issues to be discussed will encompass all aspects of management of the commercial and recreational fisheries and will include, but not be limited to, allocation of landings between fishing sectors, season length, mechanisms to reduce lobster traps, license fee structure, the Special Two-Day Sport Season and the commercial dive endorsement.
A copy of the agenda may be obtained by contacting: Mark Robson, at 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 by calling [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, at 2590 Executive Center Circle East, Suite 201, Tallahassee, Florida 32301, [phone].