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Notice: 17507450

Notice of Proposed Rule

Department:

FISH AND WILDLIFE CONSERVATION COMMISSION

Division:

Marine Resources

Chapter:

MARINE TURTLE PERMITS

Overview

RULE:

68E-1.002	Introduction, Scope and Definitions
68E-1.004	General Permit Application Procedures, Requirements and Expiration
68E-1.0041	Authorizations for Marine Turtle Research, Conservation, and Educational Activities
68E-1.005	Suspension, Revocation and Penalties
68E-1.0061	Additional Special Requirements for Any and All Marine Turtles (Repealed)

PURPOSE:

The purpose of the proposed rulemaking action is to clarify processing of permits to conduct research, education, and conservation activities with federally listed marine turtles in Florida and to update the guidelines for this program. The effect of the rule would be to enable firms and corporations to obtain marine turtle permits in addition to individuals, and for individuals, firms and corporations to obtain two year permits for conservation work with threatened and endangered marine turtles. We also propose to repeal Rule 68E-1.0061 because all requirements have been incorporated into other rules.

SUMMARY:

The existing rule would be amended to clarify timelines and criteria for review and approval of marine turtle permit applications. Currently marine turtle permits are issued only to individuals. The amended rule would enable firms and corporations to obtain permits for conservation work with threatened and endangered marine turtles provided they identify qualified individuals who can meet all requirements for a particular activity. Currently all permits are issued for one year; the amended rule increases permit duration to two years if certain requirements are met. Updated forms and the Marine Turtle Conservation Handbook, which details procedures for authorized activities, are incorporated by reference. Rule 68E-1.0061 would be repealed because all requirements have been incorporated into other rule sections.

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY:

379.2431(1), 379.244(2), FS

LAW:

379.2431(1), 379.244(2), FS

PRINT PUBLISH DATE:

5/6/2016 Vol. 42/89

COMMENTS:

From 5/6/2016 To 5/27/2016 (21 Days)
The public comment period for this notice has already expired.

REFERENCE MATERIALS:

Ref-04372 FWC Form 32-101_Revised 06.14

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