The purpose and effect of this rule development notice is to address the possible creation of a new rule chapter for menhaden and to address other possible rule amendments for the menhaden fisheries as a result of stock assessments, federal ...

 

FISH AND WILDLIFE CONSERVATION COMMISSION

Marine Fisheries

RULE NOS.:RULE TITLES:

68B-60.002Definitions

68B-60.005Commercial Season; Wholesale Dealer Reporting Requirements

68B-60.007Purchase and Sale Prohibitions

PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The purpose and effect of this rule development notice is to address the possible creation of a new rule chapter for menhaden and to address other possible rule amendments for the menhaden fisheries as a result of stock assessments, federal regulatory actions, efforts to increase the clarity of the regulations, or other management or enforcement requirements. Specifically, the possible rule changes will create consistency between Florida regulations and the amendment to the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission’s Interstate Fishery Management Plan for Atlantic menhaden, and ensure that Florida contributes to conserving Atlantic menhaden.

SUBJECT AREA TO BE ADDRESSED: Subject areas addressed in the rule development notice include commercial seasons, dealer reporting requirements, purchase and sale prohibitions 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, Suite 201, Tallahassee, Florida 32301, [phone]

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