Request for Information
1. Management Considerations for the Bald Eagle
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission determined at its June 7-8, 2006 meeting that the bald eagle (Haliaeetus leucocephalus) warranted removal from the states imperiled species list, thereby ending Phase 1 and beginning Phase 2 of the states imperiled species listing process (Rule 68A-27.0012 F.A.C.). The delisting of the bald eagle will occur upon completion and approval of a species-specific management plan to guide bald eagle recovery (Phase 2). To assist in management plan development, the Commission requests information on the conservation needs of the bald eagle and any economic and social factors that should be considered in managing the species in
2. Management Considerations for the Gopher Tortoise
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission determined at its June 7-8, 2006 meeting that the gopher tortoise (Gopherus polyphemus) warranted listing as threatened, thereby ending Phase 1 and beginning Phase 2 of the states imperiled species listing process (Rule 68A-27.0012 F.A.C.). The reclassification of the gopher tortoise to threatened will occur upon completion and approval of a species-specific management plan to guide gopher tortoise recovery (Phase 2). To assist in management plan development, the Commission requests information on the conservation needs of the gopher tortoise and any economic and social factors that should be considered in managing the species in
3. Management Considerations for the Manatee
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission determined at its June 7-8, 2006 meeting that the Florida manatee (Trichechus manatus latirostris) warranted listing as threatened, thereby ending Phase 1 and beginning Phase 2 of the listing process (Rule 68A-27.0012 F.A.C.). The reclassification of the manatee to threatened will occur upon completion and approval of a species-specific management plan to guide manatee recovery (Phase 2). To assist in management plan development, the Commission requests information on the conservation needs of the
4. Management Considerations for the
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission determined at its June 7-8, 2006 meeting that the Panama City crayfish (Procambarus econfinae) warranted listing as threatened, thereby ending Phase 1 and beginning Phase 2 of the listing process (Rule 68A-27.0012, F.A.C.). The reclassification of the
Special notice: With respect to the Commissions decision to list, delist or reclassify the species referenced above pursuant to Phase 1 of the listing process (Rule 68A-27.0012, F.A.C.), any person who asserts that his or her substantial interests are affected by the FWC decision as to Phase 1 may request a special evidentiary hearing (known as a draw-out) pursuant to Section 120.54(3)(c)2., F.S., and Rule 28-103.005, Florida Administrative Code. Requests for this hearing should be sent to: Mr. James V. Antista,