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Manatee Rulemaking Revised 6/7/10 |
Information is included on this page for proposed rules that are currently open for public comment as well as for issues or areas for which the FWC is actively considering the need to develop a rule. Follow this link for general information on manatee protection rules and how the rules are established. Proposed Rules Currently Open for Public CommentComments on proposed rules must be in writing and should be mailed to the agency representative whose name and address are listed in the Notice of Proposed Rule. No special form is required; a typed or handwritten letter is sufficient. Comments must be received by the agency within 21 days after the publication of the Notice of Proposed Rule, or on or before the date of the final public hearing, whichever is later. Notices of Proposed Rule can also be viewed online at the Department of State's site for the Florida Administrative Weekly (FAW). No rules are currently open for public comment Upcoming Public Meetings and WorkshopsCommission meetings and agendas Issues and Areas Currently Being Considered for Rule MakingSee the FWC Manatee Management Plan (2MB) Broward County (68C-22.010, FAC) FWC staff began looking at data and information regarding this existing rule in 2009. Based on a preliminary review of available information, FWC staff determined some rule changes may be warranted. As required by statute, the FWC sent a letter to the Broward County Commission in March 2010 requesting the County form a Local Rule Review Committee (LRRC) to consider and provide comment on potential rule changes. The County formed a LRRC in April 2010 and FWC staff anticipates completing a preliminary rule proposal in June 2010 for delivery to the LRRC. Flagler County and Coastal St. Johns County FWC staff began looking at data and information regarding this area in 2009. Based on a preliminary review of available information, FWC staff determined a rule may be warranted in Flagler County but not in St. Johns County. As required by statute, the FWC sent a letter to the Flagler County Commission in March 2010 requesting the County form a Local Rule Review Committee (LRRC) to consider and provide comment on a potential new rule. The FWC also sent a letter to the St. Johns County Commission notifying the County of the FWC’s determination that a rule did not appear warranted at this time. Flagler County formed a LRRC in May 2010 and FWC staff transmitted a preliminary rule proposal and data package to the LRRC in late May 2010. Flagler County is maintaining information on the LRRC process on its web site. Permits Issued to Commercial Fishers and Professional Fishing Guides (68C-22.003, FAC) FWC staff began looking at this issue in 2008. Information was provided to stakeholders, county commissions, and current permit holders in September 2009 and FWC staff conducted four public meetings in October. At the December 2009 FWC meeting, the FWC Commissioners accepted staff recommendations to postpone consideration of potential changes until economic conditions improve. Information from the December 2009 meeting is provided below. Recently Approved RulesFWC manatee protection zones do not supersede more restrictive zones established for other purposes and/or by other levels of government. In cases where multiple regulations have been established for the same area, the most restrictive regulation is the one that applies and is posted. Sarasota County manatee protection rule (68C-22.026, FAC): Amendments to this rule were approved by the FWC Commissioners on April 28, 2010, and adopted on June 4, 2010. Changes to the existing zones will become effective on the water as soon as revised regulatory markers are installed.
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(Chapter 7) for more information on how the FWC chooses and prioritizes issues and areas to be reviewed. There is no formal comment period associated with this stage of rule development.Our mission: Managing fish and wildlife resources for their long-term well-being and the benefit of people.
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