The purpose and effect of this rule development notice is to address possible rule changes for reef fish in the 2011 calendar year as a result of stock assessments, federal regulatory actions or other management or enforcement requirements.

FISH AND WILDLIFE CONSERVATION COMMISSION
Marine Fisheries

Rule No. : RULE TITLE :
68B-14.004: Recreational Amberjack Season
PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The purpose and effect of this rule development notice is to address possible rule changes for reef fish in the 2011 calendar year as a result of stock assessments, federal regulatory actions or other management or enforcement requirements.
SUBJECT AREA TO BE ADDRESSED: The subject area addressed in this rule development notice is a recreational closed season to harvest of amberjacks.
RULEMAKING 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.