The Commission’s imperiled species rules were significantly revised in 2010. One of the objectives was to reduce the complexity of the imperiled species management system by creating a listing process with just one classification. As a result, all species then classified as Endangered or Threatened that were not also Federally listed were reclassified as State-designated Threatened. However, to avoid any perception of a loss of protection, the permitting standards for those species were to be maintained in Rule 68A-27.007 until the species were covered by a management plan. The Imperiled Species Management Plan (ISMP) covering these species is being approved concurrently with this rule revision. The ISMP does not recommend a different permitting standard for these species than that used for most State-designated Threatened species. Therefore, the permit standard language specifically for these species is being removed from the rule. Additionally, human safety is being added as a factor that may be considered when evaluating an application for the intentional take of a State-designated Threatened species. Finally, the permitting for the intentional take of marine organisms as defined in Chapter 68B-8, F.A.C. is regulated according to that chapter and not by Chapter 68A-27, F.A.C. The rule revision clarifies this distinction.