The purpose of this rule development notice is to address a possible federal consistency action to amend Gulf of Mexico greater amberjack state regulations to be consistent with pending federal regulations. The effect of ....

 

FISH AND WILDLIFE CONSERVATION COMMISSION

Marine Fisheries

RULE NO.:RULE TITLE:

68B-14.004Recreational Amberjack Season

PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The purpose of this rule development notice is to address a possible federal consistency action to amend Gulf of Mexico greater amberjack state regulations to be consistent with pending federal regulations. The effect of this rule amendment is to modify the recreational fishing season in Gulf state waters for greater amberjack. Consistent regulations can help improve the stock status of this species, increase regulatory compliance, and aid in enforcement.

SUBJECT AREA TO BE ADDRESSED: Subject areas to be addressed in the rule development is the recreational season for greater amberjack in Florida’s Gulf of Mexico state waters.

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 REGISTER.

THE PERSON TO BE CONTACTED REGARDING THE PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT AND A COPY OF THE PRELIMINARY DRAFT, IF AVAILABLE, IS: Jessica McCawley, Director, Division of Marine Fisheries Management, 620 S. Meridian St., Tallahassee, Florida 32399, and [phone].

THE PRELIMINARY TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT IS AVAILABLE AT NO CHARGE FROM THE CONTACT PERSON LISTED ABOVE.