Notice of Development of Rulemaking

FISH AND WILDLIFE CONSERVATION COMMISSION
Freshwater Fish and Wildlife
RULE NO: RULE TITLE
68A-27.0001: Purpose and Intent
68A-27.001: Definitions
68A-27.0011: Killing Endangered Species
68A-27.0012: Procedures for Listing, Delisting and Reclassifying Endangered, Threatened and Species of Special Concern
68A-27.002: Provision for Harassment of Endangered, Threatened and Species of Special Concern on Airport Property
68A-27.0021: Designation of Candidate Species; Prohibitions; Permits
68A-27.003: Designation of Endangered Species; Prohibitions; Permits
68A-27.004: Designation of Threatened Species; Prohibitions; Permits
68A-27.005: Designation of Species of Special Concern; Prohibitions; Permits
68A-27.006: Reward Program
68A-27.007: Permits and Authorizations for the Take of Florida Endangered and Threatened Species
PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The purpose and effect of this rule development is to establish or revise rule provisions, during calendar year 2010, associated with species classified as Candidate Species, Endangered Species, Threatened Species and Species of Special Concern lists and consider additional rules related to endangered and threatened species as part of the ongoing effort to develop a new imperiled species listing process.
SUBJECT AREA TO BE ADDRESSED: Subject areas covered in the proposed rules include listing, delisting, and reclassifying procedures; designation of Candidate Species, Endangered Species, Threatened Species and Species of Special Concern; and prohibitions, permits, and rewards associated with such species.
SPECIFIC AUTHORITY: Art. IV, Sec. 9, Florida Constitution.
LAW IMPLEMENTED: Art. IV, Sec. 9, Florida Constitution.
IF REQUESTED IN WRITING AND NOT DEEMED UNNECESSARY BY THE AGENCY HEAD, A RULE DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOP WILL BE NOTICED IN THE NEXT AVAILABLE FLORIDA ADMINISTRATIVE WEEKLY.
THE PERSON TO BE CONTACTED REGARDING THE PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT AND A COPY OF THE PRELIMINARY DRAFT, IF AVAILABLE, IS: Michael Yaun, Deputy General Counsel, Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, 620 South Meridian Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-1600, (850)487-1764

THE PRELIMINARY TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT IS NOT AVAILABLE.