The purpose of this rulemaking is to repeal an obsolete chapter of rules that were applicable to the Marine Fisheries Commission, which became defunct upon the creation of the Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission. The effect of these repeals ...

FISH AND WILDLIFE CONSERVATION COMMISSION
Marine Fisheries

RULE NO: RULE TITLE
68B-1.001: Organization
68B-1.002: General Course and Method of Operations; Meetings; Workshops; Methods for the Public to Obtain Information
68B-1.003: Notice of Commission Meetings and Workshops; Agenda; Minutes
68B-1.004: Rulemaking; Adoption Procedures
68B-1.005: Declaratory Statements
68B-1.006: Proceedings to Determine Substantial Interests of a Party
68B-1.007: Official Reporter
68B-1.008: Delegations by Governor and Cabinet
68B-1.009: Statutes Affecting Commission
PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The purpose of this rulemaking is to repeal an obsolete chapter of rules that were applicable to the Marine Fisheries Commission, which became defunct upon the creation of the Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission. The effect of these repeals will be to eliminate what might be considered a confusing set of organizational and procedural rules applying to an agency that no longer exists.
SUMMARY: The following rules are repealed:
1. Rule 68B-1.001, F.A.C., described the organization of the Marine Fisheries Commission (MFC).
2. Rule 68B-1.002, F.A.C., described the general course and method of operation of the MFC, its meetings and workshops, and means of public contact.
3. Rule 68B-1.003, F.A.C., stated requirements for notices of MFC meetings and workshops, and preparation of agendas and minutes.
4. Rule 68B-1.004, F.A.C., provided procedures to be followed by the MFC in rulemaking.
5. Rule 68B-1.005, F. A.C., provided procedures to be followed by persons requesting a declaratory statement.
6. Rule 68B-1.006, F.A.C., provided guidance regarding MFC proceedings to determine the substantial interests of a party.
7. Rule 68B-1.007, F.A.C., designated the official reporter of the MFC.
8. Rule 68B-1.008, F.A.C., listed delegations of authority from the Governor and Cabinet to the MFC.
9. Rule 68B-1.009, F.A.C., listed statutes affecting the MFC.
SUMMARY OF ESTIMATED REGULATORY COSTS: No Statement of Estimated Regulatory Cost was prepared.
Any person who wishes to provide information regarding a statement of estimated regulatory costs, or provide a proposal for a lower cost regulatory alternative must do so in writing within 21 days of this notice.
SPECIFIC AUTHORITY: Article IV, Section 9, Florida Constitution.
LAW IMPLEMENTED: Article IV, Section 9, Florida Constitution.
A HEARING WILL BE HELD AT THE TIME, DATE AND PLACE SHOWN BELOW:
TIME AND DATE: June 7-8, 2006, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., each day.
PLACE: Marriott West Palm Beach, 1001, Okeechobee Blvd., West Palm Beach, Florida 33401.
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, at [phone]. If you are hearing or speech impaired, please contact the agency by calling [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).
THE PERSON TO BE CONTACTED REGARDING THE PROPOSED RULE IS: James Antista, General Counsel, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, 620 South Meridian Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-1600, [phone].

THE FULL TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE IS:

68B-1.001 Organization.

 

Specific Authority 120.53(1), 370.027(2) FS. Law Implemented 120.53(1), 370.026 – .029 FS. History–New 11-25-85, Amended 3-15-87, 8-25-92, Formerly 46-1.001, Repealed             .

 

68B-1.002 General Course and Method of Operations; Meetings; Workshops; Methods for the Public to Obtain Information.

 

Specific Authority 120.53(1), 370.027(3)(a) FS. Law Implemented 119.07, 120.53(1), 286.011, 370.025–.027 FS. History–New 11-25-85, Formerly 46-1.002, Repealed             .

 

68B-1.003 Notice of Commission Meetings and Workshops; Agenda; Minutes.

 

Specific Authority 120.53(1), (6), 370.027(3)(a) FS. Law Implemented 120.53(1), (6), 120.54(9), 286.0105 FS. History–New 11-25-85, Amended 3-15-87, Formerly 46-1.003, Repealed             .

 

68B-1.004 Rulemaking; Adoption Procedures.

 

Specific Authority 120.53(1), 370.027(3)(a) FS. Law Implemented 120.53(1), 120.54, 370.025, 370.027 FS, Chapter 83-134, Laws of Florida, as amended by Chapter 84-121, Laws of Florida. History–New 11-25-85, Amended 3-15-87, 8-25-92, 6-17-93, Formerly 46-1.004, Repealed.

 

68B-1.005 Declaratory Statements.

 

Specific Authority 120.53(1), 370.027(3)(a) FS. Law Implemented 120.53, 120.565 FS. History–New 11-25-85, Formerly 46-1.005, Repealed            .

 

68B-1.006 Proceedings to Determine Substantial Interests of a Party.

 

Specific Authority 120.53(1), 370.027(3)(a) FS. Law Implemented 120.53(1), 120.57 FS. History–New 11-25-85, Formerly 46-1.006, Repealed             .

 

68B-1.007 Official Reporter.

 

Specific Authority 120.53(4), 370.027(3)(a) FS. Law Implemented 120.53(4) FS. History–New 11-25-85, Formerly 46-1.007, Repealed            .

 

68B-1.008 Delegations by Governor and Cabinet.

 

Specific Authority 120.53, 370.027(3)(a) FS. Law Implemented 20.05, 120.53 FS. History–New 11-25-85, Formerly 46-1.008, Repealed             .

 

68B-1.009 Statutes Affecting Commission.

 

Specific Authority 120.53(1), 370.027(3)(a) FS. Law Implemented 120.53(1) FS. History–New 11-25-85, Formerly 46-1.009, Repealed             .

NAME OF PERSON ORIGINATING PROPOSED RULE: James V. Antista, General Counsel.
NAME OF SUPERVISOR OR PERSON WHO APPROVED THE PROPOSED RULE: Mr. Kenneth D. Haddad, Executive Director.
DATE PROPOSED RULE APPROVED BY AGENCY HEAD: 2/1/2006
DATE NOTICE OF PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT PUBLISHED IN FAW: BE ADVISED THAT THESE PROPOSED RULES MAY BE FILED FOR ADOPTION AS SOON AS POSSIBLE FOLLOWING THE COMMISSION MEETING AT WHICH THEY ARE CONSIDERED IF THE RULES ARE NOT CHANGED. IF CHANGED, THE RULES MAY BE FILED AS SOON AS POSSIBLE AFTER PUBLICATION OF A NOTICE OF CHANGE IN THE F.A.W.