23803429, 62B-55.002 - Florida Administrative Rules, Law, Code, Register

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Notice: 23803429

Notice of Proposed Rule

Department:

DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

Division:

Beaches and Coastal Systems

Chapter:

MODEL LIGHTING ORDINANCE FOR MARINE TURTLE PROTECTION

Overview

RULE:

62B-55.002	Definitions
62B-55.004	General Guidance to Local Governments
62B-55.005	Prohibition of Activities Disruptive to Marine Turtles (Repealed)
62B-55.006	Model Standards for New Beachfront Lighting (Repealed)
62B-55.007	Model Standards For Existing Beachfront Lighting (Repealed)
62B-55.008	Proposed Enforcement and Penalties (Repealed)

PURPOSE:

The Department has proposed to amend sections of Rule Chapter 62B-55, Model Lighting Ordinance for Marine Turtle Protection, to update non-mandatory guidelines and reflect improvements in lighting technology. The Chapter sets forth definitions and guidelines required by statute and for local governments to consider for the purpose of controlling beachfront lighting to protect sea turtles.

SUMMARY:

Amendments include incorporating into the rule by reference a model sea turtle lighting ordinance for consideration by local governments. Definitions, guidelines for new beachfront lighting, guidelines for existing beachfront lighting, and recommended compliance and enforcement strategies are provided in the model ordinance.  With many provisions of the existing rule moved into the model ordinance, obsolete or redundant rule sections are proposed for repeal.

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY:

161.163, F.S.

LAW:

161.163, F.S.

PRINT PUBLISH DATE:

10/26/2020 Vol. 46/209

COMMENTS:

From 10/26/2020 To 11/16/2020 (21 Days)
The public comment period for this notice has already expired.

REFERENCE MATERIALS:

No reference(s).

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