The purpose of this rule development notice is to address a possible federal consistency action to amend the state shortfin mako recreational bag and vessel limit to be consistent with current federal regulations, maintain ....

 

FISH AND WILDLIFE CONSERVATION COMMISSION

Marine Fisheries

RULE NO.:RULE TITLE:

68B-44.004Bag and Vessel Limits Applicable to Florida Waters; Restrictions on Possession of Prohibited Species; Transit Through Florida Waters

PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The purpose of this rule development notice is to address a possible federal consistency action to amend the state shortfin mako recreational bag and vessel limit to be consistent with current federal regulations, maintain Florida’s compliance with the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission Interstate Fishery Management Plan for Coastal Sharks, and help rebuild the North Atlantic shortfin mako stock. The effect of the rule amendment would be to establish consistent recreational bag and vessel limits for shortfin mako in state and federal waters off Florida.

SUBJECT AREA TO BE ADDRESSED: Subject areas addressed in the rule development notice include recreational bag and vessel limits for shortfin mako shark in Florida state waters.

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.

THE PERSON TO BE CONTACTED REGARDING THE PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT AND A COPY OF THE PRELIMINARY DRAFT, IF AVAILABLE, IS: Jessica McCawley, Director, Division of Marine Fisheries Management, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, 620 S. Meridian St., Tallahassee, Florida 32399, and [phone].

 

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