The proposed amendments apply to commercial oyster harvesting and processing in Florida in order to protect the health of shellfish consumers. Specifically, the proposed amendments update forms, addresses and telephone numbers, implement licensing and application requirements, clearly explain harvester and processor responsibilities, separate wet storage and depuration requirements, implement relay procedures for aquacultured shellfish during red tide blooms, clarify corrective actions for failing oyster time and temperature requirements, define deficiencies and repeat deficiencies and the associated fines. Shellfish harvesting areas and management plans will also be amended, specifically the reclassification of the Choctawhatchee Bay (#06) , Wakulla (#22), Cedar Key (#30) and Waccasassa Bay (#32) shellfish harvesting areas, removal of the St. Marks (#23) shellfish harvesting area, and updating the Pine Island (#62) management plan. Seven workshops were held for interested parties across the state of Florida, in the principal areas of oyster industry activity.