The purpose of this rulemaking effort is to create guidelines and criteria for the establishment of protection zones for springs in accordance with section 327.45, Florida Statutes.

 

FISH AND WILDLIFE CONSERVATION COMMISSION

Vessel Registration and Boating Safety

RULE NO.:RULE TITLE:

68D-24.0035Protection Zones for Springs

PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The purpose of this rulemaking effort is to create guidelines and criteria for the establishment of protection zones for springs in accordance with section 327.45, Florida Statutes.

SUBJECT AREA TO BE ADDRESSED: Protection zones that restrict the speed and operation of vessels to protect and prevent harm to springs

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY:

LAW IMPLEMENTED: s. 327.45, FS

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: Major Robert Rowe, Division of Law Enforcement, Boating and Waterways Section, 620 South Meridian St., Tallahassee, Florida 32399-1600, [phone], [e-mail]

THE PRELIMINARY TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT IS NOT AVAILABLE.