The purpose of this meeting is to conduct a workshop to gather public testimony regarding management recommendations made by the FWC’s ad hoc Spiny Lobster Advisory Board regarding the agencies’ comprehensive evaluation of its spiny lobster ...

 

FISH AND WILDLIFE CONSERVATION COMMISSION
Marine Fisheries

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission announces a public meeting to which all persons are invited.

DATE AND TIME: October 11, 2007, 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

PLACE: St. Lucie County Commission Chambers, 2300 Virginia Ave., Ft. Pierce, Florida

GENERAL SUBJECT MATTER TO BE CONSIDERED: The purpose of this meeting is to conduct a workshop to gather public testimony regarding management recommendations made by the FWC’s ad hoc Spiny Lobster Advisory Board regarding the agencies’ comprehensive evaluation of its spiny lobster management strategy. Issues to be discussed will encompass all aspects of management of the commercial and recreational fisheries and will include, but not be limited to, allocation of landings between fishing sectors, season length, license fee structure, and the Special Two-Day Sport Season.

A copy of the agenda may be obtained by contacting: Mark Robson, 2590 Executive Center Circle, East, Suite 201, Tallahassee, Florida 32301, [phone].

If any person decides to appeal any decision made by the Board with respect to any matter considered at this meeting or hearing, he/she will need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceeding is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence from which the appeal is to be issued.

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).

For more information, you may contact: Mark Robson, 2590 Executive Center Circle, East, Suite 201, Tallahassee, Florida 32301, [phone].