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Notice: 88578

Notice of Proposed Rule

Department:

FISH AND WILDLIFE CONSERVATION COMMISSION

Division:

Manatees

Chapter:

THE FLORIDA MANATEE SANCTUARY ACT

Overview

RULE:

68C-22.015

Charlotte County (and Part of DeSoto County) Zones

PURPOSE:

The purpose of the proposed rulemaking action is to amend the existing manatee protection zones in the Placida Harbor area of southern Lemon Bay to provide an additional 25 mph channel for access to southern Little Gasparilla Island. The effect of the action would be to allow speeds up to 25 mph (instead of Slow Speed as is currently required) in an additional navigation channel, if Charlotte County marks the channel in a manner approved by the Commission. This action is being proposed after considering recommendations and comments made by the Charlotte County Local Rule Review Committee that was formed by the County pursuant to Section 370.12(2)(f), F.S.

SUMMARY:

A new 25 mph channel would be authorized in Placida Harbor to provide additional higher speed access to southern Little Gasparilla Island. The new channel would be a “south prong” off of the 25 mph channel that is already authorized by the existing rule. No changes would be made to any of the other existing zones in Charlotte County.

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY:

370.12(2)(n) FS.

LAW:

370.12(2)(d),(k),(n) FS.

PRINT PUBLISH DATE:

2/10/2006 Vol. 32/06

COMMENTS:

From 2/10/2006 To 3/3/2006 (21 Days)
The public comment period for this notice has already expired.

REFERENCE MATERIALS:

No reference(s).

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