The Commission will consider a federal consistency action to implement hook requirements for those harvesting reef fish on hook and line with natural baits on board a vessel in Atlantic state waters. NOAA Fisheries recently implemented regulations ...  

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    FISH AND WILDLIFE CONSERVATION COMMISSION

    Marine Fisheries

    RULE NO.:RULE TITLE:

    68B-14.005Regulation and Prohibition of Certain Harvesting Gear: Allowable Gear, Incidental Bycatch, Violation

    PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The Commission will consider a federal consistency action to implement hook requirements for those harvesting reef fish on hook and line with natural baits on board a vessel in Atlantic state waters. NOAA Fisheries recently implemented regulations in Atlantic federal waters to require the use of non-stainless steel, non-offset circle hooks north of the 28° North latitude and require the use of non-stainless steel hooks south of 28° North latitude. Implementing consistent hook regulations for reef fish between Atlantic state and federal waters will reduce regulatory confusion, increase survivorship of released fish, and promote best fishing practices.

    SUBJECT AREA TO BE ADDRESSED: Subject areas to be addressed in the rule development notice include references to reef fish gear modifications for those harvesting reef fish on hook and line with natural baits on board a vessel in Atlantic state waters.

    RULEMAKING AUTHORITY: Art. IV, Sec. 9, Florida Constitution.

    LAW IMPLEMENTED: : Art. IV, Sec. 9, Florida Constitution.

    IF REQUESTED IN WRITING AND NOT DEEMED UNNECESSARY BY THE AGENCY HEAD, A RULE DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOP WILL BE NOTICED IN THE NEXT AVAILABLE FLORIDA ADMINISTRATIVE REGISTER.

    THE PERSON TO BE CONTACTED REGARDING THE PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT AND A COPY OF THE PRELIMINARY DRAFT, IF AVAILABLE, IS: Jessica McCawley, Director, Division of Marine Fisheries Management, 620 S. Meridian St., Tallahassee, Florida 32399, and (850)487-0554.

    THE PRELIMINARY TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT IS AVAILABLE AT NO CHARGE FROM THE CONTACT PERSON LISTED ABOVE.

Document Information

Subject:
Subject areas to be addressed in the rule development notice include references to reef fish gear modifications for those harvesting reef fish on hook and line with natural baits on board a vessel in Atlantic state waters.
Purpose:
The Commission will consider a federal consistency action to implement hook requirements for those harvesting reef fish on hook and line with natural baits on board a vessel in Atlantic state waters. NOAA Fisheries recently implemented regulations in Atlantic federal waters to require the use of non-stainless steel, non-offset circle hooks north of the 28° North latitude and require the use of non-stainless steel hooks south of 28° North latitude. Implementing consistent hook regulations for ...
Rulemaking Authority:
Art. IV, Sec. 9, Florida Constitution.
Law:
Art. IV, Sec. 9, Florida Constitution.
Contact:
Jessica McCawley, Director, Division of Marine Fisheries Management, 620 S. Meridian St., Tallahassee, Florida 32399, and (850) 487-0554.
Related Rules: (1)
68B-14.005. Regulation and Prohibition of Certain Harvesting Gear: Allowable Gear, Incidental Bycatch, Violation