The proposed rule amendments clarify the required application criteria, application review process, and notice and posting procedures for municipalities and counties seeking to establish boating restricted areas pursuant ....

 

FISH AND WILDLIFE CONSERVATION COMMISSION

Vessel Registration and Boating Safety

RULE NOS.:RULE TITLES:

68D-21.001Requirements for Applications

68D-21.002Procedures for Reviewing Applications

68D-21.003Procedures for Providing for Public Notice and Participation

68D-21.004Criteria for Approval of Ordinances

68D-21.005Seasonal or Year-round Boating Restricted Areas

PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The proposed rule amendments clarify the required application criteria, application review process, and notice and posting procedures for municipalities and counties seeking to establish boating restricted areas pursuant to section 327.46(1)(c), F.S. The proposed rule amendments also set forth the right to request an administrative hearing to challenge the agency’s determination of municipalities and counties applications seeking to establish boating restricted areas and update existing documents incorporated by reference. A new petition form is created to be utilized by any person or entity seeking to challenge an agency determination. In addition, the agency is proposing to create Rule 68D-21.005, F.A.C. which sets forth the necessary criteria for establishing seasonal and year-round boating restricted areas.

SUBJECT AREA TO BE ADDRESSED: Approval of Local Ordinances Establishing Boating Restricted Areas

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY: 327.04, 327.46 FS

LAW IMPLEMENTED: 327.46, 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.