The purpose of these rule amendments is to make the list of allowable materials for stone crab traps consistent with the list in rule for blue crab traps by allowing the use of galvanized 16 gauge or thinner staples to secure the required degradable panel to the trap and to extend the Stone Crab Advisory Board for an additional three years. The effect of this amendment will be to simplify trap specifications across the stone and blue crab trap fisheries and aid enforcement and to continue collaboration of the Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission and the stone crab industry on issues related to the fishery.