The purpose of these workshops is to examine options for amending the shark rule (Chapter 68B-44, F.A.C.) to comply with the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission’s Interstate Fishery Management Plan for Atlantic Coastal Sharks. Specifically, ...

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: June 15, 2009, 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
PLACE: Gulf Coast Community College, 5230 W. U.S. Hwy. 98, Social Science Building Room #201, Panama City, FL 32401
DATE AND TIME: June 22, 2009, 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
PLACE: Brevard Agricultural Center, 3695 Lake Drive, Cocoa FL 32926
DATE AND TIME: June 23, 2009, 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
PLACE: IGFA Fishing Hall of Fame and Museum, 300 Gulf Stream Way, Dania Beach, FL 33004
DATE AND TIME: June 24, 2009, 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
PLACE: City of Key Colony Beach-City Hall Building, Mile Marker 53.5, 600 W. Ocean Drive, Key Colony Beach, FL 33051-0141
DATE AND TIME: June 25, 2009, 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
PLACE: Punta Gorda City Hall, 326 W. Marion Ave., Punta Gorda, FL 33950
GENERAL SUBJECT MATTER TO BE CONSIDERED: The purpose of these workshops is to examine options for amending the shark rule (Chapter 68B-44, F.A.C.) to comply with the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission’s Interstate Fishery Management Plan for Atlantic Coastal Sharks. Specifically, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission will be gathering public comments on possible changes to the bag limit, prohibited species, size limits, landing requirements, and gear rules regarding the recreational and commercial harvest of sharks in state waters of Florida.
A copy of the agenda may be obtained by contacting: Mark Robson, 2590 Executive Center Circle East, Suite 201, Tallahassee, Florida 32301, [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: Mark Robson, 2590 Executive Center Circle East, Suite 201, Tallahassee, Florida 32301, [phone].