The purpose of this rulemaking is to consolidate and streamline regulations related to shrimp into Chapter 68B-31, F.A.C., so they are easier for the public to find and understand. The Commission will consider rule amendments ....

 

FISH AND WILDLIFE CONSERVATION COMMISSION

Marine Fisheries

RULE NOS.:RULE TITLES:

68B-38.002Southwest Florida Seasonal Shrimp Closures

68B-38.003Taylor County Shrimp Closure

PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The purpose of this rulemaking is to consolidate and streamline regulations related to shrimp into Chapter 68B-31, F.A.C., so they are easier for the public to find and understand. The Commission will consider rule amendments that would move seasonal and spatial restrictions on the use of shrimp trawls and consolidate these regulations into Florida’s shrimp regulations in Chapter 68B-31, F.A.C.

SUBJECT AREA TO BE ADDRESSED: The subject area addressed in the rule development notice is seasonal and spatial gear restrictions.

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.