6356718, 68D-24.011 - Florida Administrative Rules, Law, Code, Register

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Notice: 6356718

Notice of Proposed Rule

Department:

FISH AND WILDLIFE CONSERVATION COMMISSION

Division:

Vessel Registration and Boating Safety

Chapter:

BOATING RESTRICTED AREAS

Overview

RULE:

68D-24.011

Okeechobee Waterway Boating Restricted Areas

PURPOSE:

The purpose of this amendment is to protect vessel traffic safety on the Okeechobee Waterway, based on the findings of the Martin County Vessel Traffic Study along with input from the citizenry of this county.

SUMMARY:

This rule will reduce vessel speed limits over specified portions of the Okeechobee Waterway where necessary to manage and promote the use of this state waterway for safe and enjoyable boating. Additionally, the rule is reorganized to list the boating restricted areas in order of the description of the Okeechobee Waterway as given in the Coastal Pilot and navigation charts.

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY:

327.04, 327.46 FS.

LAW:

327.46 FS.

PRINT PUBLISH DATE:

10/31/2008 Vol. 34/44

COMMENTS:

From 10/31/2008 To 11/21/2008 (21 Days)
The public comment period for this notice has already expired.

REFERENCE MATERIALS:

No reference(s).

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