The proposed rule amendments seek to clarify design and construction of waterway markers and provide uniformity in design, construction and coloring for better aid vessel operators in marker identification. The rules are ....

 

FISH AND WILDLIFE CONSERVATION COMMISSION

Vessel Registration and Boating Safety

RULE NOS.:RULE TITLES:

68D-23.103Definitions

68D-23.104Permits Required; Application for Permits

68D-23.106Marker Placement Requirements

68D-23.109Additional Specifications for Information, Danger, and Regulatory Markers

PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The proposed rule amendments seek to clarify design and construction of waterway markers and provide uniformity in design, construction and coloring for better aid vessel operators in marker identification. The rules are also being updated to provide conformity with federal regulations for navigational aids.

SUBJECT AREA TO BE ADDRESSED: Uniform Waterway Markers

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY: 327.04, 327.40, 327.41, 327.46, 379.2431, FS.

LAW IMPLEMENTED: 327.40, 327.41, 327.46, 379.2431, 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: Kate Grimes, Boating and Waterways Section, Division of Law Enforcement, 620 South Meridian Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32399, [e-mail], [phone].

THE PRELIMINARY TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT IS AVAILABLE AT NO CHARGE FROM THE CONTACT PERSON LISTED ABOVE.