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A hearing is scheduled to discuss the requirements of the National Shellfish Sanitation Program (NSSP) as it relates to Vibrio vulnificus. Requirements of the NSSP will be directly shared with affected industry members. Amendments are proposed to Rule 5L-1.007, F.A.C., Container Identification, Terminal Sale Date; Prohibitions and Rule 5L-1.008, F.A.C., Shellfish Handling, Florida Administrative Code. Input will be received from harvesters, processors and interested persons in regards to the proposed rules which are likely to impact commercial harvesting and processing of oysters. Your participation is strongly encouraged.