23597692, 68A-26.002 - Florida Administrative Rules, Law, Code, Register

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Notice: 23597692

Notice of Proposed Rule

Department:

FISH AND WILDLIFE CONSERVATION COMMISSION

Division:

Freshwater Fish and Wildlife

Chapter:

RULES RELATING TO AMPHIBIANS

Overview

RULE:

68A-26.002

Regulations Relating to the Taking of Amphibians

PURPOSE:

The purpose of this rule revision is to incorporate by reference and links Commission-approved Guidelines for one non-listed amphibian: the gopher frog, and add an effective date for previously approved Species Conservation Measures and Permitting Guidelines for the Pine Barrens treefrog. The effect of this rule revision is to clarify that take of these species is prohibited without a permit, except as authorized in Commission-approved guidelines.

SUMMARY:

68A-26.002 currently prohibits take of the gopher frog and Pine Barrens treefrog, except as authorized by permit from the executive director as provided in Rule 68A-9.002. The rule revisions will include language prohibiting take unless authorized in the Commission-approved Guidelines incorporated by reference for one non-listed amphibian, the gopher frog. This rule revision incorporates these guidelines into 68A-26.002 by reference and hyperlinks. The Commission has previously reviewed and approved guidelines for the Pine Barrens treefrog, and this revision adds an effective date. The revised rule will clarify that take of these species is prohibited without a permit, except as authorized in Commission-approved guidelines.

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY:

Art. IV, Sec. 9, Florida Constitution

LAW:

Art. IV, Sec. 9, Florida Constitution

PRINT PUBLISH DATE:

9/1/2020 Vol. 46/171

COMMENTS:

From 9/1/2020 To 9/22/2020 (21 Days)
The public comment period for this notice has already expired.

REFERENCE MATERIALS:

Ref-11503 Pine Barrens Treefrog Guidelines

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