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Notice: 28898548

Notice of Proposed Rule

Department:

FISH AND WILDLIFE CONSERVATION COMMISSION

Chapter:

GENERAL PROVISIONS

Overview

RULE:

68-1.003

Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission Grants Program

PURPOSE:

The proposed amendment will update the Guidelines and Application for the Derelict Vessel and At-Risk/Public Nuisance Vessel Removal Grant Program which are incorporated by reference in subsection (7) of Rule 68-1.003, F.A.C. The Guidelines have been updated to reflect block grant funding opportunities available to governmental entities for the rapid removal of derelict and at-risk/public nuisance vessels. The Guidelines have also been amended to set forth the block grant eligibility requirements and application process to be utilized. The Application has been updated to reflect these Guideline changes.  These proposed amendments will have the effect of allowing local governments a more streamlined grant application process and result in awarded entities being able to more quickly remove derelict vessels from the waters of the State.

SUMMARY:

Derelict and At-Risk Vessel Grant Program Guidelines and Application are being amended to reflect a block grant funding opportunity available to governmental entities.

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY:

206.66, 327.04, 379.106, FS.

LAW:

206.606, 327.47, 379.106 FS.

PRINT PUBLISH DATE:

10/22/2024 Vol. 50/207

COMMENTS:

From 10/22/2024 To 11/12/2024 (21 Days)

REFERENCE MATERIALS:

No reference(s).

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