This is a public workshop regarding the proposed revision of Rule 68A-27.005, F.A.C, which defines certain characteristics of gopher tortoise burrows, in conformance with existing FWC rules prohibiting the take of the nests, homes, or dens of listed ...

FISH AND WILDLIFE CONSERVATION COMMISSION
Departmental

The The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) announces a public workshop regarding proposed revision of Rule 68A-27.005, F.A.C., pertaining to the definition of gopher tortoise burrows announces a workshop to which all persons are invited.
DATE AND TIME: March 24, 2006, 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
PLACE: Desoto Room, Holiday Inn West, 7417 Newberry Road, Gainesville, Florida
GENERAL SUBJECT MATTER TO BE CONSIDERED: This is a public workshop regarding the proposed revision of Rule 68A-27.005, F.A.C, which defines certain characteristics of gopher tortoise burrows, in conformance with existing FWC rules prohibiting the take of the nests, homes, or dens of listed species. The purpose and intent of this proposed rule is to clarify the current prohibition against the take of a gopher tortoise burrows by providing characteristics that define and support the identification of a burrow in the field.
A copy of the agenda may be obtained by contacting:
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: Cindy Hoffman, the Commission’s ADA Coordinator, [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: Mike Wiwi, 620 South Meridian Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32399 or by calling [phone].