The purpose of this rule amendment is to continue the suspension on the annual reduction of spiny lobster traps through the 2007-2008 license year. The suspension was implemented at the beginning of the Commission-mandated three-year evaluation of ...

FISH AND WILDLIFE CONSERVATION COMMISSION
Marine Fisheries

RULE NO: RULE TITLE
68B-24.009: Trap Reduction Schedule
PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The purpose of this rule amendment is to continue the suspension on the annual reduction of spiny lobster traps through the 2007-2008 license year. The suspension was implemented at the beginning of the Commission-mandated three-year evaluation of the spiny lobster fishery. The evaluation was scheduled to be completed at the end of 2006. However, it is now scheduled to continue through 2007, and the rule amendment is necessary to continue the suspension of the trap reduction through the conclusion of the evaluation.
SUMMARY: Rule 68B-24.009, F.A.C. is amended to extend the current suspension of the spiny lobster trap reduction program for one additional year, such that it continues through the 2007-2008 license year.
SUMMARY OF ESTIMATED REGULATORY COSTS: No Statement of Estimated Regulatory Cost was prepared.
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.
SPECIFIC AUTHORITY: Article IV, Section 9, Florida Constitution.
LAW IMPLEMENTED: Article IV, Section 9, Florida Constitution.
A HEARING WILL BE HELD AT THE TIME, DATE AND PLACE SHOWN BELOW:
TIME AND DATE: During the regular meeting of the Commission, December 6-7, 2006, 8:30 a.m. until 5:00 p.m., each day
PLACE: Marriott Key Largo, 103800 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 calendar 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].
THE PERSON TO BE CONTACTED REGARDING THE PROPOSED RULE IS: Mark Robson, Director, Division of Marine Fisheries Management, 2590 Executive Center Circle, East, Suite 201, Tallahassee, Florida 32301, [phone]

THE FULL TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE IS:

68B-24.009 Trap Reduction Schedule.

(1) through (3) No change.

(4) Notwithstanding the provisions of subsections (1)-(3) of this rule, no trap reductions shall take place in the license years beginning with the 2004-2005 license year and continuing through the 2007-2008 2006-2007 license year.

Specific Authority Art. IV, Sec. 9, Fla. Const. Law Implemented Art. IV, Sec. 9, Fla. Const. History–New 3-1-92, Amended 6-1-94, 6-3-96, 3-5-97, Formerly 46-24.009, Amended 6-29-00, 7-1-01, 4-1-04,________.

 

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 FAW.

NAME OF PERSON ORIGINATING PROPOSED RULE: Mark Robson, Director, Division of Marine Fisheries Management
NAME OF SUPERVISOR OR PERSON WHO APPROVED THE PROPOSED RULE: Mr. Kenneth D. Haddad, Executive Director
DATE PROPOSED RULE APPROVED BY AGENCY HEAD: September 14, 2006
DATE NOTICE OF PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT PUBLISHED IN FAW: October 27, 2006