Notice of Proposed Rule

FISH AND WILDLIFE CONSERVATION COMMISSION
Freshwater Fish and Wildlife
RULE NO: RULE TITLE
68A-5.005: Quota Hunt Permits and Special-Opportunity Permits - Application; Selection; Issuance
PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The purpose of the proposed change would be to repeal this rule. Rule language will be incorporated into Rule 68A-15.005, F.A.C., Quota Permit; Antlerless Deer Permits; Special-Opportunity Permits. The effect of the proposed rule change would enable the agency to better manage the quota hunt permitting process.
SUMMARY: The proposed change would repeal a rule, which references an outdated process for application, selection, and issuance of quota hunt permits and special-opportunity permits.
SUMMARY OF STATEMENT OF ESTIMATED REGULATORY COSTS: No Statement of Estimated Regulatory Cost was prepared.
Any person who wishes to provide information regarding a statement of estimated regulatory costs, or provide a proposal for a lower cost regulatory alternative must do so in writing within 21 days of this notice.
SPECIFIC AUTHORITY: Article IV, Section 9, Florida Constitution.
LAW IMPLEMENTED: Article IV, Section 9, Florida Constitution
A HEARING WILL BE HELD AT THE DATE, TIME AND PLACE SHOWN BELOW:
DATE AND TIME: During the regular meeting of the Commission, February 4-5, 2009, 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., each day
PLACE: Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort, 9300 Emerald Coast Parkway West, Destin, Florida 32550
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 IS: Diane Eggeman, Director, Division of Hunting and Game Management, Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, 620 South Meridian Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-1600

THE FULL TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE IS:

68A-5.005 Quota Hunt Permits and Special-Opportunity Permits – Application; Selection; Issuance.

PROPOSED EFFECTIVE DATE: May 1, 2009.

Specific Authority Art. IV, Sec. 9, Fla. Const. Law Implemented Art. IV, Sec. 9, Fla. Const., 379.354(4)(f) FS. History–New 7-1-85, Formerly 39-5.05, Amended 6-1-86, 5-10-87, 4-13-88, 7-1-89, 4-11-90, 4-14-92, 6-1-97, 4-12-98, 6-23-99, Formerly 39-5.005, Amended 5-13-02, 7-28-02, 5-1-03, 7-1-04, 3-15-05, 3-30-06, Repealed 5-1-09.


NAME OF PERSON ORIGINATING PROPOSED RULE: Diane Eggeman, Director, Division of Hunting and Game Management, Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, 620 South Meridian Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-1600
NAME OF AGENCY HEAD WHO APPROVED THE PROPOSED RULE: Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission
DATE PROPOSED RULE APPROVED BY AGENCY HEAD: December 3, 2008
DATE NOTICE OF PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT PUBLISHED IN FAW: December 5, 2008