This is a Final Public Hearing on the adoption of proposed amendments to rules 68E-1.002, 68E-1.004, 68E-1.0041, 68E-1.005 published on February 9, 2007 in Vol. 33, No. 06 of the F.A.W.. The amendments require state authorization for all activities ...

 

FISH AND WILDLIFE CONSERVATION COMMISSION
Marine Resources

RULE NO: RULE TITLE
68E-1.002: Introduction, Scope and Definitions
68E-1.004: General Permit Application Procedures, Requirements and Expiration
68E-1.0041: Authorizations for Marine Turtle Research, Conservation, and Educational Activities
68E-1.005: Suspension, Revocation and Penalties
The Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission announces a hearing on Rules 68E-1.002, Introduction, Scope and Definitions, 68E-1.004, General Permit Application Procedures, Requirements and Expiration, 68E-1.0041, Authorizations for Marine Turtle Research, Conservation, and Educational Activities, 68E-1.005, Suspension, Revocation and Penalties, F.A.C., to which all persons are invited.

DATES AND TIME: During the Commission’s regular meeting September 12-14, 2007, 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

PLACE: Hilton, 333 First Street South, St. Petersburg, FL 33701

GENERAL SUBJECT MATTER TO BE CONSIDERED: This is a Final Public Hearing on the adoption of proposed amendments to Rules 68E-1.002, 68E-1.004, 68E-1.0041, 68E-1.005, F.A.C., published on February 9, 2007 in Vol. 33, No. 06 of the F.A.W. The amendments require state authorization for all activities with threatened and endangered marine turtles, including nesting surveys, stranding work, research, captive facilities, and educational display. A hearing was held before the Commission on April 11, 2007. The rule amendments are being brought before the Commission in response to a petition challenging the proposed amendments and comments provided by the Joint Administrative Procedures Committee.

A copy of the agenda may be obtained by contacting: Kathleen Hampton, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, 620 S. Meridian St., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1600 or by visiting http://myfwc.com/commission/index.html.

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: Mr. Jim Antista, General Counsel, 620 South Meridian Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-1600 or [phone].