The Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is proposing changes to rules governing the Marine Special Activity License (SAL) program .... October 10, 2024, 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. (EDT) Statewide webinar. More ...
FISH AND WILDLIFE CONSERVATION COMMISSION
RULE NOS.: RULE TITLES:
68B-8.001: Introduction and Scope
68B-8.002: Definitions
68B-8.003: General Conditions and Restrictions
68B-8.004: Application Review Process and Evaluation Criteria
68B-8.005: Third Party Contractors
68B-8.006: Scientific Research Special Activity License
68B-8.007: Education/Exhibition Special Activity License
68B-8.008: Florida Marine Science Educators Association Certification
68B-8.009: Prohibited Species Collection Criteria
68B-8.010: Stock Collection and Release Special Activity License
68B-8.011: Aquaculture Broodstock Collection Special Activity License
68B-8.012: Snook Special Activity License
68B-8.013: Non-Conforming Gear Special Activity Licenses and Exemptions
68B-8.014: Marine Chemical Special Activity License
68B-8.015: Dredge Special Activity License
68B-8.016: Commission Activities and Agreements
The FISH AND WILDLIFE CONSERVATION COMMISSION announces a workshop to which all persons are invited.
DATE AND TIME: October 10, 2024, 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m., (EDT)
PLACE: Statewide webinar. More information about how to participate in the webinar will be available on the FWC website prior to the webinar date: http://www.myfwc.com/fishing/saltwater/rulemaking/workshops/. People interested in participating may also contact the Division of Marine Fisheries Management at (850)487-0554 for more information.
GENERAL SUBJECT MATTER TO BE CONSIDERED: The Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is proposing changes to rules governing the Marine Special Activity License (SAL) program and is holding a virtual public workshop to gather public input. Proposed changes under consideration include updates to eligibility requirements, license periods, and license conditions; updates to the SAL program administration process; streamlining the FWC Law Enforcement notification process; repealing the Dredge SAL; and updating the Aquaculture Broodstock Collection SAL. Staff will provide a brief presentation on proposed rule updates. Public feedback gathered during this workshop will be considered ahead of the final rule hearing.
A copy of the agenda may be obtained by contacting: Jessica McCawley, at 620 South Meridian St., Tallahassee, Florida 32399, (850)487-0554.
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).
For more information, you may contact: Jessica McCawley, at 620 South Meridian St., Tallahassee, Florida 32399, (850)487-0554.
