The purpose of this rulemaking is to improve the operation of the Marine Special Activity License (SAL) program, update and modernize rule language, extend license periods, meet evolving program needs, and support the restoration ....

 

FISH AND WILDLIFE CONSERVATION COMMISSION

Marine Fisheries

RULE NOS.:RULE TITLES:

68B-8.001Introduction and Scope

68B-8.002Definitions

68B-8.003General Conditions and Restrictions

68B-8.004Application Review Process and Evaluation Criteria

68B-8.005Third Party Contractors

68B-8.006Scientific Research Special Activity License

68B-8.007Education/Exhibition Special Activity License

68B-8.008Florida Marine Science Educators Association Certification

68B-8.009Prohibited Species Collection Criteria

68B-8.010Stock Collection and Release Special Activity License

68B-8.011Aquaculture Broodstock Collection Special Activity License

68B-8.012Snook Special Activity License

68B-8.013Non-Conforming Gear Special Activity Licenses and Exemptions

68B-8.014Marine Chemical Special Activity License

68B-8.015Dredge Special Activity License

68B-8.016Commission Activities and Agreements

PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The purpose of this rulemaking is to improve the operation of the Marine Special Activity License (SAL) program, update and modernize rule language, extend license periods, meet evolving program needs, and support the restoration and recovery of coral, oyster, seagrass and other resources. The effect of these changes would be to reduce administrative burdens on applicants and licensees, provide additional information to increase transparency for applicants, implement changes to meet evolving program needs, and expand the types of activities that may be authorized through the SAL program.

SUBJECT AREA TO BE ADDRESSED: The subject areas addressed in the rule development notice include purpose and intent, definitions, general conditions and restrictions, application review process, third party contractors, prohibited species, the Dredge SAL, as well as eligibility requirements, evaluation criteria, license periods, and license conditions for several SAL types, 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.

THE PERSON TO BE CONTACTED REGARDING THE PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT AND A COPY OF THE PRELIMINARY DRAFT, IF AVAILABLE, IS: Jessica McCawley, Director, Division of Marine Fisheries Management, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, 620 S. Meridian St., Tallahassee, Florida 32399, and [phone].

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