The purpose and effect of this rule development notice is to address possible rule changes in the 2010 calendar year for Spanish mackerel as a result of stock assessments, federal regulatory actions or other management and enforcement requirements.

FISH AND WILDLIFE CONSERVATION COMMISSION
Marine Fisheries

RULE NO: RULE TITLE
68B-23.001: Purpose, Intent and Repeal of Other Laws; Designation as Restricted Species
68B-23.002: Definitions
68B-23.003: Gear Specifications and Prohibited Gear
68B-23.0035: Size Limit
68B-23.004: Commercial Fishing Season for Spanish Mackerel; Commercial Vessel Limits
68B-23.005: Recreational Bag Limit for Spanish Mackerel
68B-23.006: Other Prohibitions
PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The purpose and effect of this rule development notice is to address possible rule changes in the 2010 calendar year for Spanish mackerel as a result of stock assessments, federal regulatory actions 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. Mark Robson, Director, Division of 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.