The purpose of this rule amendment is to amend the Commission’s Mullet Rule. The purpose of amending Rule 68B-39.005, F.A.C., is to rescind the July 1 through January 31 weekend closure on commercial harvest of striped mullet. The effect of this rule will be to provide additional opportunity for the commercial harvest of striped or black mullet, Mugil cephalus. The opening of the weekends for commercial harvest will allow for an increase in commercial landings while maintaining a healthy striped mullet population.