The purpose of these workshops is to solicit public comment on possible changes to the Commission’s shark rule (Chapter 68B-44, F.A.C.). Specifically, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission will be gathering public comments on the ...

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 20, 2011, 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. (EDT)
PLACE: Brevard Agricultural Center, 3695 Lake Drive, Cocoa, FL 32926
DATE AND TIME: June 21, 2011, 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. (EDT)
PLACE: IGFA Fishing Hall of Fame and Museum, 300 Gulf Stream Way, Dania Beach, FL 33004
DATE AND TIME: June 22, 2011, 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. (EDT)
PLACE: Harvey Government Center, 1200 Truman Avenue, Key West, FL 33040
DATE AND TIME: June 23, 2011, 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. (EDT)
PLACE: Terrace Building Room 1001, 10th Floor, 101 S. Washington Blvd., Sarasota, FL 34236
DATE AND TIME: June 28, 2011, 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. (CDT)
PLACE: Destin Community Center, 101 Stahlman Avenue, Destin, FL 32541
DATE AND TIME: June 30, 2011, 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. (EDT)
PLACE: St. Johns County Auditorium, 4020 Lewis Speedway, St. Augustine, FL 32095
GENERAL SUBJECT MATTER TO BE CONSIDERED: The purpose of these workshops is to solicit public comment on possible changes to the Commission’s shark rule (Chapter 68B-44, F.A.C.). Specifically, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission will be gathering public comments on the possible addition of various species of sharks to the list of species which are prohibited from harvest. The Commission will also be gathering comments on possible gear requirement changes and regulatory changes that could affect the practice of chumming when fishing for sharks from shore.
A copy of the agenda may be obtained by contacting: Mark Robson at 620 S. Meridian Street, Tallahassee, FL 32399, [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 at [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 at 620 S. Meridian Street, Tallahassee, FL 32399, [phone].