The Commission is considering amendments to the existing manatee protection rule for Sarasota County. In May 2009, at the request of the Commission and as provided by Section 379.2431(2)(f), Florida Statutes, Sarasota County established a Local Rule Review Committee (LRRC) to review and comment on a preliminary rule proposal. The LRRC met eight times and the Commission received the LRRC final report in July 2009. The Commission is scheduled to consider the LRRC report and Commission staff recommendations for proposed rule amendments at the December 9-10, 2009, Commission meeting to be held in Clewiston. The agenda for this meeting and background information on this issue can be viewed on-line at: http://myfwc.com/COMMISSION/2009/Comm_09_AgendaDec.htm.