20044388, 68A-15.061 - Florida Administrative Rules, Law, Code, Register

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Notice: 20044388

Notice of Proposed Rule

Department:

FISH AND WILDLIFE CONSERVATION COMMISSION

Division:

Freshwater Fish and Wildlife

Chapter:

TYPE I WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT AREAS

Overview

RULE:

68A-15.061

Specific Regulations for Wildlife Management Areas - Southwest Region

PURPOSE:

The purpose of the proposed rule amendment is to regulate SCUBA diving on Chassahowitzka Wildlife Management Area.

SUMMARY:

The proposed rule amendment would prohibit SCUBA diving on Chassahowitzka Wildlife Management Area, except by individuals at least 18 years of age that have completed a no-cost electronic SCUBA diving registration with the Commission.  The registration that the proposed amendment creates, provides general and area specific safety information for potential SCUBA divers.  The registration also requires SCUBA divers to acknowledge risk, assume risk, and accept release of liability, prior to conducting SCUBA diving activities on Chassahowitzka. Registered Divers must present a copy of the completed registration if requested by the Commission and registration does not eliminate the Chassahowitzka daily use permit fee.

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY:

Section 379.2223 F.S

LAW:

Section 379.2223 F.S

PRINT PUBLISH DATE:

2/8/2018 Vol. 44/27

COMMENTS:

From 2/8/2018 To 3/1/2018 (21 Days)
The public comment period for this notice has already expired.

REFERENCE MATERIALS:

Ref-09134 Chassahowitzka SCUBA Registration Instructions

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