The purpose of this rulemaking is to update citations that reference rules in Chapter 68B-31, F.A.C., to correspond to a reorganization of Florida’s shrimp regulations.

 

FISH AND WILDLIFE CONSERVATION COMMISSION

Marine Fisheries

RULE NO.:RULE TITLE:

68B-53.0061Gear Specifications; Prohibited Areas

PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The purpose of this rulemaking is to update citations that reference rules in Chapter 68B-31, F.A.C., to correspond to a reorganization of Florida’s shrimp regulations.

SUBJECT AREA TO BE ADDRESSED: The subject area addressed in the rule development notice is to update incorrect rule citations that reference Chapter 68B-31, F.A.C.

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, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, 620 S. Meridian St., Tallahassee, Florida 32399, and [phone].

 

THE PRELIMINARY TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT IS NOT AVAILABLE.