The purpose of this rule development is to clarify existing regulations for blue runner (Caranx crysos) and extend those state regulations into adjacent federal waters of the Atlantic Ocean and Gulf of Mexico.

 

FISH AND WILDLIFE CONSERVATION COMMISSION

Marine Fisheries

RULE NOS.:RULE TITLES:

68B-61.002Definitions

68B-61.004Bag Limits

68B-61.009License Requirements

PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The purpose of this rule development is to clarify existing regulations for blue runner (Caranx crysos) and extend those state regulations into adjacent federal waters of the Atlantic Ocean and Gulf of Mexico.

SUBJECT AREA TO BE ADDRESSED: Subject areas to be addressed in the rule development notice include harvest limitations, sale limitations, license requirements, and other subjects encompassed by the above-cited possible rules.

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.

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).

THE PERSON TO BE CONTACTED REGARDING THE PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT AND A COPY OF THE PRELIMINARY DRAFT, IF AVAILABLE, IS: Ms. Jessica McCawley, Director, Division of Marine Fisheries Management, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, 2590 Executive Center Circle E., Station 201, Tallahassee, Florida 32301, [phone]

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