The Commission will present a proposed rule that includes regulations regarding the use, placement, possession, and transport of bird traps. The proposed rule is designed to help law enforcement address illegal trapping of birds. The proposed ...

 

FISH AND WILDLIFE CONSERVATION COMMISSION

Freshwater Fish and Wildlife

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission announces a workshop to which all persons are invited.

DATES AND TIMES: Workshop #1 - April 1, 2019, 12:30 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. (ET); Workshop #2 - April 1, 2019, 2:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. (ET); Workshop #3 - April 2, 2019, 12:00 Noon – 1:30 p.m. (ET)

PLACE: Workshop #1 - This is the first of three workshops that will be broadcast via webinars. The presentation for this workshop is intended for falconers and a general audience. Information will be available at http://myfwc.com/wildlifehabitats/imperiled. Participation in the webinar will require access to a computer AND access to a telephone. Those that do not have computer access can listen in on the phone. Alternatively, persons may view the webinar at the following location where staff also will be available to accept comments. Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, 1239 SW 10th Street, Conference Room, Ocala, FL 34471. The webinar will be broadcast online at http://fwc.adobeconnect.com/taxa_coordination/ and by conference line 1(888)585-9008, participant code 886-940-344 #

Workshop #2 - This is the second of three workshops that will be broadcast via webinars. The presentation for this workshop is intended for stakeholders that trap nuisance wildlife. Information will be available at http://myfwc.com/wildlifehabitats/imperiled. Participation in the webinar will require access to a computer AND access to a telephone. Those that do not have computer access can listen in on the phone. Alternatively, persons may view the webinar at the following location where staff also will be available to accept comments. Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, 1239 SW 10th Street, Conference Room, Ocala, FL 34471. The webinar will be broadcast online at http://fwc.adobeconnect.com/taxa_coordination/ and by conference line 1(888)585-9008, participant code 886-940-344 #

Workshop #3 - This is the third of three workshops that will be broadcast via webinars. The presentation for this workshop is intended primarily for stakeholders that trap birds for research or monitoring. Information will be available at http://myfwc.com/wildlifehabitats/imperiled. Participation in the webinar will require access to a computer AND access to a telephone. Those that do not have computer access can listen in on the phone. Alternatively, persons may view the webinar at the following location where staff also will be available to accept comments. Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, 1239 SW 10th Street, Conference Room, Ocala, FL 34471. The webinar will be broadcast online at http://fwc.adobeconnect.com/taxa_coordination/ and by conference line 1(888)585-9008, participant code 886-940-344 #

GENERAL SUBJECT MATTER TO BE CONSIDERED: The Commission will present a proposed rule that includes regulations regarding the use, placement, possession, and transport of bird traps. The proposed rule is designed to help law enforcement address illegal trapping of birds. The proposed language includes exceptions for individuals authorized to use traps for lawful purposes. The meeting will provide the public an opportunity to provide feedback and offer suggestions on the proposed rule. Comments can also be sent after the meeting to [e-mail].

A copy of the agenda may be obtained by contacting: Craig Faulhaber, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, 1239 SW 10th Street, Ocala, FL, 34471.

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 [phone]. 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).

For more information, you may contact: Craig Faulhaber, Species Conservation Planning, 1239 SW 10th Street, Ocala, FL 34471 or [phone].