29100114, 68A-27.003 - Florida Administrative Rules, Law, Code, Register

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Notice: 29100114

Notice of Proposed Rule

Department:

FISH AND WILDLIFE CONSERVATION COMMISSION

Division:

Freshwater Fish and Wildlife

Chapter:

RULES RELATING TO ENDANGERED OR THREATENED SPECIES

Overview

RULE:

68A-27.003

Florida Endangered and Threatened Species List; Prohibitions

PURPOSE:

The purpose of this rulemaking is to update the incorporated link to the most recent version of the Commission-approved Gopher Tortoise Management Plan. The effect of this rule revision is to update the effective date, hyperlinks, and references to the Commission-approved Gopher Tortoise Management Plan.

SUMMARY:

The proposed rule changes incorporate the Gopher Tortoise Management Plan in rule by reference. The Gopher Tortoise Management Plan outlines objectives, strategies and actions designed to improve the status of the species in Florida. The Plan guides conservation efforts for the gopher tortoises over a 10-year period from 2024 to 2034. At the December 11thth, 2024 meeting, the Commission reviewed and approved the updated management plan for the gopher tortoise. The intent of this rule revision is to update the link to the Commission-approved management plan by reference and provide hyperlinks.

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY:

Art. IV, Sec. 9, Florida Constitution

LAW:

Art. IV, Sec. 9, Florida Constitution

PRINT PUBLISH DATE:

12/24/2024 Vol. 50/249

COMMENTS:

From 12/24/2024 To 1/14/2025 (21 Days)

REFERENCE MATERIALS:

No reference(s).

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