This notice continues a public hearing on a proposed amendment to rule 68B-13.008 to a future meeting. The proposed amendment modifies the allowable dimensions for stone crab traps and trap throats in Collier, Monroe, and Miami-Dade counties. The ...

 

FISH AND WILDLIFE CONSERVATION COMMISSION

Marine Fisheries

RULE NO.:RULE TITLE:

68B-13.008Gear, Trap Construction, Commercial Trap Marking Requirements, Trap Working Regulations, Trap Transfer

The Gear, Trap Construction, Commercial Trap Marking Requirements, Trap Working Regulations, Trap Transfer announces a hearing to which all persons are invited.

DATES AND TIMES: September 3-4, 2015, 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., During the Commission’s regular meeting

PLACE: Hilton Fort Lauderdale Marina, 1881 SE 17th Street, Fort Lauderdale, Florida

GENERAL SUBJECT MATTER TO BE CONSIDERED: This notice continues a public hearing on a proposed amendment to Rule 68B-13.008, F.A.C. to a future meeting. The proposed amendment modifies the allowable dimensions for stone crab traps and trap throats in Collier, Monroe, and Miami-Dade counties. The proposed amendment, which was noticed in Volume 41, Number 92 of the Florida Administrative Register on May 12, 2015, was heard at the June 23-25, 2015 Commission meeting as noticed and the public hearing on the proposed rule will continue at the Commission’s next regular meeting, which will occur at the date, time, and place above.

A copy of the agenda may be obtained by contacting: Lisa Zullo, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, 620 S. Meridian St., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1600.

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).

If any person decides to appeal any decision made by the Board with respect to any matter considered at this meeting or hearing, he/she will need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceeding is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence from which the appeal is to be issued.

For more information, you may contact: Mr. Bud Vielhauer, General Counsel, 620 South Meridian Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-1600 or [phone].