19976973, 68A-15.061 - Florida Administrative Rules, Law, Code, Register

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Notice: 19976973

Notice of Proposed Rule

Department:

FISH AND WILDLIFE CONSERVATION COMMISSION

Division:

Freshwater Fish and Wildlife

Chapter:

TYPE I WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT AREAS

Overview

RULE:

68A-15.061

Specific Regulations for Wildlife Management Areas - Southwest Region

PURPOSE:

The purpose of the proposed rule amendment is to revise specific area regulations on Wildlife Management Areas (WMAs) in the Southwest Region and conform date changes to calendar year.  In addition, the proposed rule amendment would establish Everglades Headwaters WMA, Hatchineha Unit, and provide regulations for its use.  The effect of the proposed rule amendment will be to provide an additional WMA to the public and to enable the agency to better manage fish and wildlife resources and public use on WMAs.

SUMMARY:

The proposed rule amendment would adjust season dates to conform to date changes in the calendar year and revise specific area regulations on Wildlife Management Areas (WMAs) in the Southwest Region.  In addition, the proposed rule amendment would establish Everglades Headwaters WMA, Hatchineha Unit, and provide regulations for its use by the public.

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY:

Article IV, Section 9, Florida Constitution

LAW:

Article IV, Section 9, Florida Constitution

PRINT PUBLISH DATE:

1/22/2018 Vol. 44/14

COMMENTS:

From 1/22/2018 To 2/12/2018 (21 Days)
The public comment period for this notice has already expired.

REFERENCE MATERIALS:

No reference(s).

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