The purpose and effect of this rule development notice is to address possible rule changes affecting vessel speeds during flood conditions on the Withlacoochee River within Citrus, Hernando, Marion, and Sumter Counties, updating maps and making ...

 

FISH AND WILDLIFE CONSERVATION COMMISSION

Vessel Registration and Boating Safety

RULE NO.:RULE TITLE:

68D-24.109Withlacoochee River Boating Restricted Areas

PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The purpose and effect of this rule development notice is to address possible rule changes affecting vessel speeds during flood conditions on the Withlacoochee River within Citrus, Hernando, Marion, and Sumter Counties, updating maps and making other changes to rule language where necessary to manage and promote the use of this state waterway for safe and enjoyable boating.

SUBJECT AREA TO BE ADDRESSED: Vessel speed limits on the Withlacoochee River within Citrus, Hernando, Marion, and Sumter Counties, specifically the possible decrease in regulatory zone boundaries, updates to rule language, and maps.

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY: 327.46 FS.

LAW IMPLEMENTED: 327.46 FS.

A RULE DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOP WILL BE HELD AT THE DATE, TIME AND PLACE SHOWN BELOW:

DATE AND TIME: Wednesday, April 8, 2015, 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

PLACE: Room 1, Citrus County Auditorium, 3610 South Florida Avenue, Inverness, FL.

THE PERSON TO BE CONTACTED REGARDING THE PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT AND A COPY OF THE PRELIMINARY DRAFT, IF AVAILABLE, IS: Ryan Moreau, Boating and Waterways Section, Division of Law Enforcement, 620 South Meridian St., Tallahassee, Florida 32399-1600, or email: [e-mail].

THE PRELIMINARY TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT IS NOT AVAILABLE