15854667, 5L-1.008 - Florida Administrative Rules, Law, Code, Register

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Notice: 15854667

Notice of Proposed Rule

Department:

DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER SERVICES

Division:

Division of Aquaculture

Chapter:

THE COMPREHENSIVE SHELLFISH CONTROL CODE

Overview

RULE:

5L-1.008

Shellfish Handling

PURPOSE:

The amendments propose to further protect the health of oyster consumers and are necessary to ensure that the State of Florida meets the requirements of the National Shellfish Sanitation Program (NSSP) as it relates to Vibrio vulnificus.  The proposed rule amendments impact commercial harvesting and processing of oysters.

SUMMARY:

The proposed amendments apply to commercial oyster harvesting and processing in Florida in order to protect the health of oyster consumers.  Specifically, the proposed amendments implement one set of sequential time limits for the months of April through October by specifying receiving times and temperatures.  The proposed rule amendments also remove one cooling option for oyster shellstock.  One workshop was held for interested parties in the principal area of oyster industry activity.

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY:

597.020, F.S.

LAW:

597.020, F.S.

PRINT PUBLISH DATE:

4/1/2015 Vol. 41/63

COMMENTS:

From 4/1/2015 To 4/22/2015 (21 Days)
The public comment period for this notice has already expired.

REFERENCE MATERIALS:

No reference(s).

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