29179363 - Florida Administrative Rules, Law, Code, Register

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Notice: 29179363
Notice of Meeting/Workshop Hearing

Department:	FISH AND WILDLIFE CONSERVATION COMMISSION


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	The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission announces a public meeting to which all persons are invited.

DATE AND TIME:	February 3, 2025 5:30pm-7:00pm

PLACE:	Inglis Community Center 137 Highway 40 W Inglis, Florida

Subject:	The Commission is proposing amendments to portions of the existing Levy County manatee protection rule in the southern portion of the county. The Levy County rule is established under 68C-22.011, Florida Administrative Code (Citrus County chapter). In June 2024, the Commission provided notice to Levy County as provided by section 379.2431(2)(f) of the Florida Statutes. The 60-day statutory time requirement expired on August 16, 2024. The proposed rule amendment would amend 68C-22.011(1)(d) from Slow Speed (March 1-August 31) to 25 MPH All Year zone. The proposed rule would amend the western portion of 68C-22.011(1)(a) from a “Caution”/25 MPH All Year Zone to a 25 MPH All Year and the eastern portion to a Slow Speed (March 1-August 31) seasonal zone. Additionally, the proposed rule would establish a year-round Slow Speed Zone in the waters surrounding the Highway 40 Boat Ramp. In December 2024, proposed rules were presented to FWC Commissioners. Additional information is available at: http://myfwc.com/wildlifehabitats/managed/manatee/rulemaking/.


	A copy of the agenda may be obtained by contacting: Ms. Emma Kindley, Imperiled Species Management Section, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, 620 South Meridian Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32399 (telephone 850-922-4330)

PRINT PUBLISH DATE:	1/22/2025 Vol. 51/14


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