309738, 68-1.004 - Florida Administrative Rules, Law, Code, Register

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Notice: 309738

Notice of Proposed Rule

Department:

FISH AND WILDLIFE CONSERVATION COMMISSION

Chapter:

GENERAL PROVISIONS

Overview

RULE:

68-1.004

Standards

PURPOSE:

The proposed rule is a procedural rule which establishes standards to guide the Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission rulemaking relating to fishing and hunting.   The standards are based upon, but not the same as, standards created for the Marine Fisheries Commission in section 370.025, F.S.   The proposed standards will apply to all FWC rules relating to hunting and saltwater and freshwater fishing promulgated after the effective date of the standards.

SUMMARY:

The standards for rulemaking will help FWC fulfill its mission to manage fish and wildlife resources of the state for their long-term benefit and for the benefit of people.   The standards include: FWC shall use the best information available;  Biological basis for rulemaking shall include use of stock assessments, management plans, biological surveys and other science-based information.  The process of rulemaking shall be fair and equitable for all the people of the state.   Rules relating to harvest of fish and wildlife shall be consistent with optimum sustainable populations and populations shall, when practicable, will be managed as a biological unit.  When applicable, federal management plans, management by other states or interstate commissions should be considered.

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY:

Article IV, Section 9, Florida Constitution.

LAW:

Article IV, Section 9, Florida Constitution.

PRINT PUBLISH DATE:

5/5/2006 Vol. 32/18

COMMENTS:

From 5/5/2006 To 5/26/2006 (21 Days)
The public comment period for this notice has already expired.

REFERENCE MATERIALS:

No reference(s).

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