The Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is holding a virtual public workshop to gather public input on updating requirements for the Marine .... Tuesday, July 30, 2024, 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m., EDT Statewide webinar. More ...

 

FISH AND WILDLIFE CONSERVATION COMMISSION

Marine Resources

RULE NOS.:RULE TITLES:

68E-5.001Introduction, Scope, and Definitions

68E-5.002Reporting Requirements

68E-5.003Record Content and Description

68E-5.004Data Management

68E-5.005Penalties

68E-5.900Forms

The FISH AND WILDLIFE CONSERVATION COMMISSION announces a public meeting to which all persons are invited.

DATE AND TIME: Tuesday, July 30, 2024, 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m., EDT

PLACE: Statewide webinar. More information about how to participate in the webinar will be available on FWC website prior to the webinar date: http://www.myfwc.com/fishing/saltwater/rulemaking/workshops/. People interested in participating may also contact the Division of Marine Fisheries Management at [phone] for more information.

GENERAL SUBJECT MATTER TO BE CONSIDERED: The Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is holding a virtual public workshop to gather public input on updating requirements for the Marine Fisheries Information System, commonly known as the Marine Fisheries Trip Ticket Program. Changes being considered would align the requirements in rule for reporting commercial harvest of marine species with current practice, revise reporting deadlines, improve commercial fisheries data, and facilitate enforcement of rules. Additionally, the rule may be moved from Division 68E (Marine Resources) to Division 68B (Marine Fisheries) of the Florida Administrative Code.

During the workshop, staff will provide a presentation on the Marine Fisheries Trip Ticket Program and potential rule changes. Public feedback gathered during this workshop will inform the proposed rules presented to the FWC Commissioners for consideration at a future Commission meeting.

A copy of the agenda may be obtained by contacting: Jessica McCawley, at 620 South Meridian St., Tallahassee, Florida 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: Jessica McCawley, at 620 South Meridian St., Tallahassee, Florida 32399, [phone].