The purpose of the rule change would be to broaden the application to non-listed migratory birds, nests, and eggs. Currently, the rule only applies to non-listed migratory bird nests. The revised rule also would incorporate by reference and link ...

 

FISH AND WILDLIFE CONSERVATION COMMISSION

Freshwater Fish and Wildlife

RULE NO.:RULE TITLE:

68A-16.003Non-Listed Migratory Bird Nests

PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The purpose of the rule change would be to broaden the application to non-listed migratory birds, nests, and eggs. Currently, the rule only applies to non-listed migratory bird nests. The revised rule also would incorporate by reference and link Commission-approved Guidelines, for the white ibis and snowy egret. The rule revisions will make the references to Commission-approved Guidelines applicable to non-listed migratory birds, nests, and eggs. Currently, the references to Commission-approved Guidelines in the rule are only applicable to non-migratory bird nests.

SUBJECT AREA TO BE ADDRESSED: Take of non-listed migratory birds, nests, and eggs.

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

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

THE PERSON TO BE CONTACTED REGARDING THE PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT AND A COPY OF THE PRELIMINARY DRAFT, IF AVAILABLE, IS: Bradley J. Gruver, Ph.D., Section Leader, Species Conservation Planning Section, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, 620 S. Meridian St., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1600

THE PRELIMINARY TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT IS AVAILABLE AT NO CHARGE FROM THE CONTACT PERSON LISTED ABOVE.