The purpose and effect of this rule development notice is to address possible rule changes in the 2011 calendar year for blue crab as a result of stock assessments or other management and enforcement requirements.

FISH AND WILDLIFE CONSERVATION COMMISSION
Marine Fisheries

Rule No.: RULE TITLE
68B-45.001: Purpose and Intent; Repeal of Statutory Provisions; Designation as Restricted Species
68B-45.002: Definitions
68B-45.003: Minimum Size Limits
68B-45.004: Regulation and Prohibition of Certain Harvesting Gear
68B-45.0045: Closed Seasons
68B-45.005: Bag Limit
68B-45.006: Other Prohibitions
68B-45.007: Blue Crab Limited Entry Endorsement Program
68B-45.008: Assessment of Administrative Penalties for Violations Relating to Blue Crab Management
PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The purpose and effect of this rule development notice is to address possible rule changes in the 2011 calendar year for blue crab as a result of stock assessments or other management and enforcement requirements.
SUBJECT AREA TO BE ADDRESSED: Subject areas addressed in the rule development notice include size limits, bag limits, gear restrictions and other subjects encompassed by the above-cited rules.
SPECIFIC 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 WEEKLY.
THE PERSON TO BE CONTACTED REGARDING THE PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT AND A COPY OF THE PRELIMINARY DRAFT, IF AVAILABLE, IS: Mr. William Teehan, Section Leader, Marine Fisheries Management, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, 2590 Executive Center Circle E, Station 201, Tallahassee, Florida 32301, [phone]

THE PRELIMINARY TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT IS NOT AVAILABLE.