The purpose and effect of this rule development notice is to address possible rule repeals or amendments to marine fisheries rules in order to update outdated local gear regulations, improve the clarity of regulatory provisions that apply to the use ...  

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    FISH AND WILDLIFE CONSERVATION COMMISSION

    Marine Fisheries

    RULE NO.:RULE TITLE:

    68B-4.014Southwest Florida Purse Seine Restrictions: Gear Specifications; Area Limitation; Local Law Repeals

    PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The purpose and effect of this rule development notice is to address possible rule repeals or amendments to marine fisheries rules in order to update outdated local gear regulations, improve the clarity of regulatory provisions that apply to the use of net gear statewide, and address amendments resulting from the agency’s comprehensive review of Division 68B.

    SUBJECT AREA TO BE ADDRESSED: Subject areas addressed in the rule development notice include removing or amending outdated local gear regulations that appear to authorize the use of net gear that is prohibited by Article X, Section 16 of the Florida Constitution (Net Limitation Amendment) and other subjects encompassed by the above-cited 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 (850)488-6411 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 (850)487-0554.

     

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

Document Information

Subject:
Subject areas addressed in the rule development notice include removing or amending outdated local gear regulations that appear to authorize the use of net gear that is prohibited by Article X, Section 16 of the Florida Constitution (Net Limitation Amendment) and other subjects encompassed by the above-cited rules.
Purpose:
The purpose and effect of this rule development notice is to address possible rule repeals or amendments to marine fisheries rules in order to update outdated local gear regulations, improve the clarity of regulatory provisions that apply to the use of net gear statewide, and address amendments resulting from the agency’s comprehensive review of Division 68B.
Rulemaking Authority:
Art. IV, Sec. 9, Florida Constitution
Law:
Art. IV, Sec. 9, Florida Constitution
Contact:
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 (850) 487-0554.
Related Rules: (1)
68B-4.014. Southwest Florida Purse Seine Restrictions: Gear Specifications; Area Limitation; Local Law Repeals