18604423, 68B-35.002 - Florida Administrative Rules, Law, Code, Register

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Notice: 18604423

Notice of Proposed Rule

Department:

FISH AND WILDLIFE CONSERVATION COMMISSION

Division:

Marine Fisheries

Chapter:

POMPANO, AFRICAN POMPANO, AND PERMIT

Overview

RULE:

68B-35.002	Definitions
68B-35.005	Pompano Endorsement Regulations

PURPOSE:

The purpose of these rule amendments is to clarify the positions of geographic references used in Chapter 68B-35, Florida Administrative Code (FAC).  Many of the Commission’s marine fisheries rules contain geographic coordinates or latitude lines that define the boundaries of where rules apply.  Currently, the rules defining the Pompano Endorsement Zone references “Hurricane Pass.” However, there are two Hurricane Passes in the Gulf of Mexico, which may lead to confusion.  The intended “Hurricane Pass” lies within Collier County, while the other lies further north in Pinellas County.

The effect of these proposed draft rules will be an improved definition of the “Hurricane Pass” referenced as the northern border of the Pompano Endorsement Zone by clarifying that it lies within Collier County.  This will lead to a more easily understood regulatory boundary for the Pompano Endorsement Zone and improved public understanding of the rules.

SUMMARY:

These rules will clarify that the “Hurricane Pass” referenced as the northern border of the Pompano Endorsement Zone lies within Collier County, leading to a an improved description of the area and improved public understanding of the regulations.

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY:

Article IV, Section 9, Florida Constitution

LAW:

Article IV, Section 9, Florida Constitution

PRINT PUBLISH DATE:

2/14/2017 Vol. 43/30

COMMENTS:

From 2/14/2017 To 3/7/2017 (21 Days)
The public comment period for this notice has already expired.

REFERENCE MATERIALS:

No reference(s).

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