The purpose of these workshops is to solicit public comment on possible changes to the Commission’s Marine Life rule (Chapter 68B-42, F.A.C.). Specifically, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission will be gathering public comments on a ...

 

FISH AND WILDLIFE CONSERVATION COMMISSION
Marine Fisheries

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

DATE AND TIME: April 23, 2012, 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. (EDT)

PLACE: FWC, South Regional Office, 8535 Northlake Boulevard, West Palm Beach, FL 33412

DATE AND TIME: April 24, 2012, 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. (EDT)

PLACE: City of Key Colony Beach – City Hall Building, City Hall, Auditorium, Mile Marker 53.5, 600 W. Ocean Drive, Key Colony Beach, FL 33051

DATE AND TIME: April 25, 2012, 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. (EDT)

PLACE: Harvey Government Center, 1200 Truman Avenue, Key West, FL 33040

DATE AND TIME: May 7, 2012, 5:45 p.m. – 7:45 p.m. (EDT)

PLACE: Manatee County Central Library, 1301 Barcarrota Boulevard W., Bradenton, FL 34205

DATE AND TIME: May 8, 2012, 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. (EDT) (5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. CDT)

PLACE: Statewide telephone conference call. The public may access this workshop via voice-only phone line. Please RSVP to the Division of Marine Fisheries Management at [phone] to obtain instructions to join the meeting via the voice-only line.

GENERAL SUBJECT MATTER TO BE CONSIDERED: The purpose of these workshops is to solicit public comment on possible changes to the Commission’s Marine Life rule (Chapter 68B-42, F.A.C.). Specifically, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission will be gathering public comments on a proposed harvest closure for the giant Caribbean sea anemone, Condylactis, due to industry concerns and observed declines in commercial landings.

A copy of the agenda may be obtained by contacting: Jessica McCawley, 620 S. Meridian, Tallahassee, FL 32399, [phone].

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, [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: Jessica McCawley, 620 S. Meridian, Tallahassee, FL 32399, [phone].