28258445, 68D-23.103 - Florida Administrative Rules, Law, Code, Register

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Notice: 28258445

Notice of Proposed Rule

Department:

FISH AND WILDLIFE CONSERVATION COMMISSION

Division:

Vessel Registration and Boating Safety

Chapter:

UNIFORM WATERWAY MARKERS IN FLORIDA WATERS

Overview

RULE:

68D-23.103	Definitions
68D-23.104	Permits Required; Application for Permits
68D-23.106	Marker Placement Requirements
68D-23.109	Additional Specifications for Information, Danger, and Regulatory Markers

PURPOSE:

The proposed rule amendments seek to clarify design and construction of waterway markers and provide uniformity in design, construction and coloring for better aid vessel operators in marker identification.  The rules are also being updated to provide conformity with federal regulations for navigational aids.

SUMMARY:

With the proposed rule amendments, waterway markers will be more uniform in design, color, and construction which will assist vessel operators in being able to more readily recognize the markers and ensure consistency with federal regulations for navigational aids.

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY:

327.04, 327.40, 327.41, 327.46, 379.2431, FS.

LAW:

327.40, 327.41, 327.46, 379.2431, FS.

PRINT PUBLISH DATE:

4/12/2024 Vol. 50/73

COMMENTS:

From 4/12/2024 To 5/3/2024 (21 Days)
The public comment period for this notice has already expired.

REFERENCE MATERIALS:

No reference(s).

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