26611773, 68D-24.0036 - Florida Administrative Rules, Law, Code, Register

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Notice: 26611773

Notice of Proposed Rule

Department:

FISH AND WILDLIFE CONSERVATION COMMISSION

Division:

Vessel Registration and Boating Safety

Chapter:

BOATING RESTRICTED AREAS

Overview

RULE:

68D-24.0036

Nichols Spring Protection Zone

PURPOSE:

This proposed rule will create a Springs Protection Zone prohibiting anchoring, mooring, beaching and grounding in Nichols Spring in Sumter County and in a portion of its associated spring runs based on the criteria established in section 327.45, Fla. Stat. and Rule 68D-24.0035, F.A.C. The purpose is to protect the Spring's aquatic and wetland dependent species from harm caused by vessels anchoring, mooring, beaching and grounding.

SUMMARY:

This proposed rule will create a Springs Protection Zone prohibiting anchoring, mooring, beaching and grounding in Nichols Spring in Sumter County and in a portion of its associated spring runs based on the criteria established in section 327.45, Fla. Stat. and Rule 68D-24.0035, F.A.C.

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY:

327.04, 327.45, FS

LAW:

327.45, FS

PRINT PUBLISH DATE:

12/7/2022 Vol. 48/236

COMMENTS:

From 12/7/2022 To 12/28/2022 (21 Days)
The public comment period for this notice has already expired.

REFERENCE MATERIALS:

No reference(s).

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