The purpose and effect of this rule development notice is to amend regulations in Fish Management Areas in the 2017 calendar year as a result of stock assessments, or other management, or enforcement requirements. FWC intends to address specific ...  

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    FISH AND WILDLIFE CONSERVATION COMMISSION

    Freshwater Fish and Wildlife

    RULE NO.: RULE TITLE:

    68A-20.004 Regulations in Fish Management Areas

    68A-20.005 Specific Fish Management Area Regulations

    PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The purpose and effect of this rule development notice is to amend regulations in Fish Management Areas in the 2017 calendar year as a result of stock assessments, or other management, or enforcement requirements. FWC intends to address specific amends concerning black bass regulation. In addition, FWC intends to revise regulations to remove ambiguity, to improve wording, and for general clean-up.

    SUBJECT AREA TO BE ADDRESSED: Subject areas addressed in the rule development notice includes black bass size limits, bag limits, 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: Mr. Tom Champeau, Director, Division of Freshwater Fisheries Management, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, 2590 Executive Center Circle E, Suite 201, Tallahassee, Florida 32301 (850)488-4066

     

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

     

Document Information

Subject:
Subject areas addressed in the rule development notice includes black bass size limits, bag limits, and other subjects encompassed by the above-cited rules.
Purpose:
The purpose and effect of this rule development notice is to amend regulations in Fish Management Areas in the 2017 calendar year as a result of stock assessments, or other management, or enforcement requirements. FWC intends to address specific amends concerning black bass regulation. In addition, FWC intends to revise regulations to remove ambiguity, to improve wording, and for general clean-up.
Rulemaking Authority:
Art. IV, Sec. 9, Florida Constitution.
Law:
Art. IV, Sec. 9, Florida Constitution.
Contact:
Mr. Tom Champeau, Director, Division of Freshwater Fisheries Management, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, 2590 Executive Center Circle E, Suite 201, Tallahassee, Florida 32301 (850) 488-4066
Related Rules: (2)
68A-20.004. Regulations in Fish Management Areas
68A-20.005. Specific Fish Management Area Regulations