12679275, 5B-57.001 - Florida Administrative Rules, Law, Code, Register

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Notice: 12679275

Notice of Proposed Rule

Department:

DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER SERVICES

Division:

Division of Plant Industry

Chapter:

INTRODUCTION OR RELEASE OF PLANT PESTS, NOXIOUS WEEDS, ARTHROPODS, AND BIOLOGICAL CONTROL AGENTS

Overview

RULE:

5B-57.001	Definitions
5B-57.002	Purpose
5B-57.004	Introduction, Possession or Movement of Arthropods, Biological Control Agents, Plant Pests, Noxious Weeds, and Invasive Plants, Regulated by the Department
5B-57.006	Regulation and Control of Noxious Weeds and Invasive Plants in Florida
5B-57.007	Noxious Weed List
5B-57.010	Noxious Weed and Invasive Plant Classification Procedures
5B-57.011	Non-Native Species Planting Permits
5B-57.012	Casuarina cunninghamiana Windbreaks

PURPOSE:

The purpose of this amendment is to address the changes to Section 581.083, F.S., regarding the cultivation and transport of non-native plants, algae and blue-green algae in plantings greater than two acres and update forms and other minor editorial revisions within the rule chapter.  The effect is to improve the permitting process associated with the introduction or release of plant pests, noxious weeds, arthropods and biological control agents.  The reflected changes will reduce regulatory burden without compromising plant protection duties and responsibilities assigned by Florida Statutes.

SUMMARY:

To evaluate and control the production of non-native plants, algae and blue-green algae in plantings of larger than two acres within the state and to establish procedures under which the field releases of such are permitted.  Such procedures will assist in confirming that introductions and field releases are conducted in a manner which provides for public and environmental protection.  In addition, the conditions for broad category and specific exemptions are addressed and several new exempted species listed.

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY:

570.07 (23), 581.031(4),(5), F.S.

LAW:

570.07 (13), 581.031(4), (5), (6), (15) 581.083, 581.091, F.S.

PRINT PUBLISH DATE:

2/25/2013 Vol. 39/38

COMMENTS:

From 2/25/2013 To 3/18/2013 (21 Days)
The public comment period for this notice has already expired.

REFERENCE MATERIALS:

No reference(s).

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