As part of the approval of the Imperiled Species Management Plan in 2016, the Commission added language to 68A-27.003 about authorizing activities associated with take in Commission-approved guidelines. This rule currently lists guidelines that are Commission approved and provides hyperlinks to those documents. At the July 23, 2020 meeting, the Commission reviewed and approved guidelines for two species: Florida pine snake and gopher tortoise. The Commission also approved the incorporation of the Gopher Tortoise Management Plan into rule by reference. The intent of this rule revision is to incorporate the plan and guidelines into 68A-27.003 by reference and provide hyperlinks. Additionally, the Gulf of Mexico Brydes whale is being added to Florida’s Endangered and Threatened Species List. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, National Marine Fisheries Service listed the Gulf of Mexico Bryde’s whale as endangered under the Endangered Species Act by the on April 15, 2019. As described in 68A-27.0012, F.A.C., species native to Florida found to be threatened or endangered under the federal Endangered Species Act may be added to Florida’s Endangered and Threatened Species List without a separate state review. As species are added or removed from the federal Endangered and Threatened Species list, the state rule is updated to maintain consistency.