20606794, 68A-27.003 - Florida Administrative Rules, Law, Code, Register

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Notice: 20606794

Notice of Proposed Rule

Department:

FISH AND WILDLIFE CONSERVATION COMMISSION

Division:

Freshwater Fish and Wildlife

Chapter:

RULES RELATING TO ENDANGERED OR THREATENED SPECIES

Overview

RULE:

68A-27.003

Florida Endangered and Threatened Species List; Prohibitions

PURPOSE:

The purpose and effect of this rule amendment is to revise the Florida Endangered and Threatened Species List to reflect Federal listing changes.  Rule 68A-27.0012(1) of the Florida Administrative Code requires that when species native to Florida are added or reclassified under the Federal Endangered Species Act (ESA), the species shall be so listed or reclassified in the Florida Administrative Code to reflect the federal designation. Because of recent federal designations, staff is proposing to add two species (Nassau grouper and giant manta ray) to 68A-27.003(1).

SUMMARY:

Dr. Brad Gruver, Leader, Species Conservation Planning Section, Division of Habitat and Species Conservation, Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, 620 South Meridian Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-1600

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY:

Article IV, Section 9, Florida Constitution n; 379.1025, Florida Statutes

LAW:

Article IV, Section 9, Florida Constitution n; 379.2291, Florida Statutes

PRINT PUBLISH DATE:

6/29/2018 Vol. 44/127

COMMENTS:

From 6/29/2018 To 7/20/2018 (21 Days)
The public comment period for this notice has already expired.

REFERENCE MATERIALS:

No reference(s).

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