The purpose of the proposed rule change is to allow licensed hunters to take Reptiles of Concern pursuant to subsection 68A-6.007(1), F.A.C., and incidental to lawful hunting activities on selected Wildlife Management Areas (WMAs) in the South ...  


  • RULE NO: RULE TITLE
    68A-15.064: Specific Regulations for Wildlife Management Areas - South Region
    PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The purpose of the proposed rule change is to allow licensed hunters to take Reptiles of Concern pursuant to subsection 68A-6.007(1), F.A.C., and incidental to lawful hunting activities on selected Wildlife Management Areas (WMAs) in the South Region. All Reptiles of Concern taken shall be reported and shall not be transported alive from the area. The effect of the proposed rule changes will be to enable the agency to better manage fish and wildlife resources on WMAs.
    SUMMARY: The proposed rule change would allow licensed hunters to take Reptiles of Concern pursuant to subsection 68A-6.007(1), F.A.C., and incidental to lawful hunting activities on Holey Land, Everglades and Francis S. Taylor, Rotenberger and Big Cypress Wildlife Management Areas in the South Region. All Reptiles of Concern taken shall be reported and shall not be transported alive from the area.
    SUMMARY OF STATEMENT OF ESTIMATED REGULATORY COSTS: The agency has determined that this rule will ____or will not __X__have an impact on small business. A SERC has ____ or has not _X_ been prepared by the agency.
    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 379.2223 FS.
    A HEARING WILL BE HELD AT THE DATE, TIME AND PLACE SHOWN BELOW:
    DATE AND TIME: During the regular meeting of the Commission, December 9-10, 2009, 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., each day.
    PLACE: John Boy Auditorium, 1200 South W.C. Owen Ave., Clewiston, FL 33440
    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: Mike Brooks, Section Leader, Division of Habitat and Species Conservation, Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, 620 South Meridian Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-1600

    THE FULL TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE IS:

    68A-15.064 Specific Regulations for Wildlife Management Areas – South Region.

    (1) No change.

    (2) Holey Land Wildlife Management Area.

    (a) through (c) No change.

    (d) General regulations:

    1. through 14. No change.

    15. Reptiles of Concern as listed in paragraphs 68A-6.007(1)(a)-(f), F.A.C., may be taken during established seasons for the taking of game animals or alligators and only by persons properly licensed and permitted to take game animals or alligators.

    16. Guns are a prohibited method of take for Reptiles of Concern, except when the use of guns to take game or alligators is authorized.

    17. Reptiles of Concern shall not be removed from the areas alive.

    18. Persons that take any reptile of concern shall report the take within 36 hours, and shall provide all data requested.

    (e) No change.

    (3) Everglades and Francis S. Taylor Wildlife Management Area.

    (a) through (c) No change.

    (d) General regulations:

    1. through 21. No change.

    22. Reptiles of Concern as listed in paragraphs 68A-6.007(1)(a)-(f), F.A.C., may be taken during established seasons for the taking of game animals or alligators and only by persons properly licensed and permitted to take game animals or alligators.

    23. Guns are a prohibited method of take for Reptiles of Concern, except when the use of guns to take game or alligators is authorized.

    24. Reptiles of Concern shall not be removed from the areas alive.

    25. Persons that take any reptile of concern shall report the take within 36 hours, and shall provide all data requested.

    (e) No change.

    (4) Rotenberger Wildlife Management Area.

    (a) through (c) No change.

    (d) General regulations:

    1. through 14. No change.

    15. Reptiles of Concern as listed in paragraphs 68A-6.007(1)(a)-(f), F.A.C., may be taken during established seasons for the taking of game animals or alligators and only by persons properly licensed and permitted to take game animals or alligators.

    16. Guns are a prohibited method of take for Reptiles of Concern, except when the use of guns to take game or alligators is authorized.

    17. Reptiles of Concern shall not be removed from the areas alive.

    18. Persons that take any reptile of concern shall report the take within 36 hours, and shall provide all data requested.

    (5) Big Cypress Wildlife Management Area.

    (a) through (c) No change.

    (d) General regulations:

    1. through 15. No change.

    16. Reptiles of Concern as listed in paragraphs 68A-6.007(1)(a)-(f), F.A.C., may be taken during established seasons for the taking of game animals or alligators and only by persons properly licensed and permitted to take game animals or alligators.

    17. Guns are a prohibited method of take for Reptiles of Concern, except when the use of guns to take game or alligators is authorized.

    18. Reptiles of Concern shall not be removed from the areas alive.

    19. Persons that take any reptile of concern shall report the take within 36 hours, and shall provide all data requested.

    (6) through (11) No change.

    PROPOSED EFFECTIVE DATE: As soon as possible after adoption by the Commission.

    Rulemaking Specific Authority Art. IV, Sec. 9, Fla. Const., 379.2223, 375.313 FS. Law Implemented Art. IV, Sec. 9, Fla. Const., 379.2223, 375.313 FS. History–New 6-21-82, Amended 7-1-83, 7-27-83, 9-27-83, 7-5-84, 7-1-85, 5-7-86, 8-5-86, 5-10-87, 8-24-87, 5-1-88, 6-7-88, 7-1-89, 7-1-90, 9-1-90, 7-1-91, 7-1-92, 7-1-93, 7-1-94, 7-1-95, 8-15-95, 7-1-96, 9-15-96, 10-20-96, 6-1-97, 8-7-97, 7-1-98, 7-2-98, 7-1-99, Formerly 39-15.064, Amended 11-17-99, 7-1-00, 7-1-01, 6-2-02, 2-27-03, 5-1-03, 7-1-04, 7-1-05, 7-1-06, 7-1-07, 7-1-08, 7-1-09, 7-20-09,________.

     

    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: Tim Breault, Director, Division of Habitat and Species Conservation, Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, 620 South Meridian Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-1600
    NAME OF AGENCY HEAD WHO APPROVED THE PROPOSED RULE: Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission
    DATE PROPOSED RULE APPROVED BY AGENCY HEAD: September 9, 2009
    DATE NOTICE OF PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT PUBLISHED IN FAW: December 5, 2008

Document Information

Comments Open:
11/6/2009
Summary:
The proposed rule change would allow licensed hunters to take Reptiles of Concern pursuant to subsection 68A-6.007(1), F.A.C., and incidental to lawful hunting activities on Holey Land, Everglades and Francis S. Taylor, Rotenberger and Big Cypress Wildlife Management Areas in the South Region. All Reptiles of Concern taken shall be reported and shall not be transported alive from the area.
Purpose:
The purpose of the proposed rule change is to allow licensed hunters to take Reptiles of Concern pursuant to subsection 68A-6.007(1), F.A.C., and incidental to lawful hunting activities on selected Wildlife Management Areas (WMAs) in the South Region. All Reptiles of Concern taken shall be reported and shall not be transported alive from the area. The effect of the proposed rule changes will be to enable the agency to better manage fish and wildlife resources on WMAs.
Rulemaking Authority:
Article IV, Section 9, Florida Constitution; 375.313 FS.
Law:
Article IV, Section 9, Florida Constitutionn; 375.313, 379.2223 FS.
Contact:
Mike Brooks, Section Leader, Division of Habitat and Species Conservation, Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, 620 South Meridian Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-1600
Related Rules: (1)
68A-15.064. Specific Regulations for Wildlife Management Areas - South Region