that on July 25, 2017, the Commission issued an order granting the Halifax Rowing Association (HRA) a temporary variance, with conditions, from section (3)(a)7 of the Volusia County manatee protection rule 68C-22.012, Florida Administrative Code. ...

 

FISH AND WILDLIFE CONSERVATION COMMISSION

Manatees

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68C-22.012Volusia County and Associated County (Parts of Putnam, Lake and Seminole) Zones

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission hereby gives notice that on July 25, 2017, the Commission issued an order granting the Halifax Rowing Association (HRA) a temporary variance, with conditions, from section (3)(a)7 of the Volusia County manatee protection rule 68C-22.012, Florida Administrative Code. The petition was filed with the Commission on May 26, 2017, and a notice of receipt was published in the Florida Administrative Register on June 12, 2017. Two public comments were received. The variance authorizes HRA to operate safety launches above regulated speeds, if necessary, only while engaged in a two-day regatta event within a portion of the Slow Speed zone in the Halifax River near Daytona Beach. The variance applies two days a year through August 1, 2022. A variance was granted because the Commission determined (1) that a substantial hardship exists and (2) the purposes of the underlying statute would be achieved by other means, specifically through the setting of conditions and limitations on the activities.

A copy of the Order or additional information may be obtained by contacting: Ms. Michelle Pasawicz, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, Imperiled Species Management Section (6A), 620 South Meridian Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32399.