Notice of Development of Rulemaking

FISH AND WILDLIFE CONSERVATION COMMISSION
Freshwater Fish and Wildlife
RULE NO.: RULE TITLE:
68A-27.0001: Purpose and Intent
68A-27.001: Definitions
68A-27.0011: Killing Endangered Species
68A-27.0012: Procedures for Listing and Removing Species from Florida's Endangered and Threatened Species List
68A-27.0021: Designation of Candidate Species; Prohibitions; Permits
68A-27.003: Designation of Endangered Species; Prohibitions
68A-27.0031: Marine Endangered and Threatened Species
68A-27.005: Designation of Species of Special Concern; Prohibitions; Permits
68A-27.006: Reward Program
68A-27.007: Permits and Authorizations for the Take of Florida Endangered and Threatened Species
PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The purpose and effect of the proposed rules is to establish or revise rule provisions, during calendar year 2012, associated with species classified as Candidate Species, Endangered Species, Threatened Species and Species of Special Concern lists.
SUBJECT AREA TO BE ADDRESSED: Subject areas covered in the proposed rules include listing, delisting, and reclassifying procedures; designation of Candidate Species, Endangered Species, Threatened Species and Species of Special Concern; and prohibitions, permits, and rewards associated with such species.
RULEMAKING AUTHORITY: Art. IV, Sec. 9, Florida Constitution
LAW IMPLEMENTED: Art. IV, Sec. 9, Florida Constitution
IF REQUESTED IN WRITING AND NOT DEEMED UNNECESSARY BY THE AGENCY HEAD, A RULE DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOP WILL BE NOTICED IN THE NEXT AVAILABLE FLORIDA ADMINISTRATIVE WEEKLY.
Pursuant to the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act, any person requiring special accommodations to participate in this workshop/meeting is asked to advise the agency at least 5 days before the workshop/meeting by contacting: The ADA Coordinator at (850)488-6411. If you are hearing or speech impaired, please contact the agency using the Florida Relay Service, 1(800)955-8771 (TDD) or 1(800)955-8770 (Voice).
THE PERSON TO BE CONTACTED REGARDING THE PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT AND A COPY OF THE PRELIMINARY DRAFT, IF AVAILABLE, IS: Michael Yaun, Deputy General Counsel, Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, 620 South Meridian Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-1600, (850)487-1764

THE PRELIMINARY TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT IS NOT AVAILABLE.