22960887, 68D-24.018 - Florida Administrative Rules, Law, Code, Register

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Notice: 22960887

Notice of Proposed Rule

Department:

FISH AND WILDLIFE CONSERVATION COMMISSION

Division:

Vessel Registration and Boating Safety

Chapter:

BOATING RESTRICTED AREAS

Overview

RULE:

68D-24.018

St. Johns River Boating Restricted Areas

PURPOSE:

In order to protect the public, FWC proposes amending the rule to establish boating restricted areas in the St. Johns River that would become effective only when the river is at flood stage in the designated areas.

SUMMARY:

The existing Mullet Lake Park and Lemon Bluff flood zones on the St. John’s River are currently restricted at idle speed no wake when the St. John’s River water level is 6.3 feet or higher as indicated by the St. John’s River Water Management District gauge at the Jessup Station. FWC is proposing to change the reporting flood gauge for these flood zones from the Jessup Station to the Lake Harney Station at 8 feet or higher because the new location is electronically maintained and located “upstream” of the area needing protection. This change was requested by the county, as well as FWC law enforcement in the area, to allow for quicker action to be taken as a flood is occurring.

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY:

327.04, FS; 327.46, FS.

LAW:

327.46, FS.

PRINT PUBLISH DATE:

2/25/2020 Vol. 46/38

COMMENTS:

From 2/25/2020 To 3/17/2020 (21 Days)
The public comment period for this notice has already expired.

REFERENCE MATERIALS:

No reference(s).

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