28420629, 68D-21.001 - Florida Administrative Rules, Law, Code, Register

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Notice: 28420629

Notice of Proposed Rule

Department:

FISH AND WILDLIFE CONSERVATION COMMISSION

Division:

Vessel Registration and Boating Safety

Chapter:

Approval of Local Ordinances Establishing Boating-Restricted Areas

Overview

RULE:

68D-21.001	Requirements for Applications
68D-21.002	Procedures for Reviewing Applications
68D-21.003	Procedures for Providing for Public Notice and Participation
68D-21.004	Criteria for Approval of Ordinances
68D-21.005	Seasonal or Year-round Boating Restricted Areas

PURPOSE:

The proposed rule amendments clarify the required application criteria, application review process, and notice and posting procedures for municipalities and counties seeking to establish boating restricted areas pursuant to section 327.46(1)(c), F.S. The proposed rule amendments also set forth the right to request an administrative hearing to challenge the agency’s determination of municipalities and counties applications seeking to establish boating restricted areas and update existing documents incorporated by reference. In addition, the agency is proposing to create Rule 68D-21.005, F.A.C. which sets forth the necessary criteria for establishing seasonal and year-round boating restricted areas.

SUMMARY:

The amendments to the rules will improve counties and municipalities understanding of the requirements to apply to the Commission to establish a boating restricted area and explains the review process and posting procedures.  In addition, the right to challenge the Commission’s determination.

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY:

327.04, 327.46 FS.

LAW:

327.46, FS.

PRINT PUBLISH DATE:

6/5/2024 Vol. 50/110

COMMENTS:

From 6/5/2024 To 6/26/2024 (21 Days)
The public comment period for this notice has already expired.

REFERENCE MATERIALS:

No reference(s).

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