Summary


This emergency rule supersedes and replaces Emergency Rule 68DER08-1 filed for adoption with the Department of State on August 25, 2008. This action establishes: 1) An Idle Speed No Wake boating restricted area on the waters south of Lake George fender system to the Highlands Park Canal at Day Mark 39 to be in effect and enforceable when the St. Johns River level is at specified flood stage levels, 2) An Idle Speed and No Vessel boating restricted area from the Highlands Park Canal at Day Mark 39 and the I-4 Bridge to be in effect and enforceable when the St. Johns River level is at specified flood stages, 3) An Idle Speed boating restricted area from the I-4 Bridge to a select location within the southern portion of Lake Monroe to be in effect and enforceable when the St. Johns River level is at specified flood stages, and 4) An Idle Speed and No Vessel boating restricted area south of a select location within the southern portion of Lake Monroe to State Road 50 Bridge to be in effect and enforceable when the St. Johns River level is at specified flood stages. The exclusion areas will not apply to vessels under the command of U.S. Coast Guard licensed Masters, vessels owned or operated by governmental entities or are being used for governmental purposes, or persons resident at riparian property. Vessels are required to proceed only at Idle Speed No Wake. Residents will be allowed access to their properties at Idle Speed No Wake, but will be required to carry proof of residency and have it available for inspection.