20739878, 68F-20.0015 - Florida Administrative Rules, Law, Code, Register

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Notice: 20739878

Notice of Proposed Rule

Department:

FISH AND WILDLIFE CONSERVATION COMMISSION

Division:

Aquatic Plants

Chapter:

AQUATIC PLANT CONTROL PERMITS

Overview

RULE:

68F-20.0015	Definitions
68F-20.002	Permits - Applications
68F-20.0035	Waters or Activities Exempt from Permitting
68F-20.0045	Criteria for Issuing, Modifying or Denying Permit Applications
68F-20.0055	Management Method Criteria and Standards, and Operations Requirements
68F-20.0075	Penalties

PURPOSE:

The proposed amendments to the rules of 68F-20 would effect changes to: chapter definitions, the aquatic plant control permit application process, exemptions from permit requirements, and penalties.

SUMMARY:

The changes add new definitions, remove obsolete definitions, clarify existing definitions, institute and clarify processes for permit applications, add new exemptions, and set forth new penalties. The changes will allow staff to direct more of their time toward the development of aquatic plant control plans and the monitoring of treatment results, while also easing the regulatory burden on the public.

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY:

Sections 369.20, 369.22, 379.501, 379.502, 379.503, and 379.504, Fla. Stat.

LAW:

Sections 369.20, 369.22, 379.501, 379.502, 379.503, 379.504, and 403.088, Fla. Stat.

PRINT PUBLISH DATE:

8/7/2018 Vol. 44/153

COMMENTS:

From 8/7/2018 To 8/28/2018 (21 Days)
The public comment period for this notice has already expired.

REFERENCE MATERIALS:

No reference(s).

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