The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) announces a workshop to which all persons are invited.
Date and Time: March 7, 10 a.m. – noon (EST)
Place: Statewide webinar. More information about how to participate in the webinar will be available on the FWC website prior to the webinar date: MyFWC.com/fishing/saltwater/rulemaking/workshops. People interested in participating may also contact the Division of Marine Fisheries Management at 850-487-0554 for more information.
General subject matter to be considered: The FWC is considering changes to rules governing the Marine Special Activity License program and is holding a virtual public workshop to gather public input. Potential changes under consideration include updates to eligibility requirements, evaluation criteria, license conditions, and requirements for tagging marine organisms; modifying terminology related to third-party contractors, revising the definition of prohibited species and prohibited species collection criteria; streamlining rules related to the transferability of marine organisms harvested under an SAL; updates to Scientific Research, Education/Exhibition, Stock Collection and Release, Snook, Gear Innovation, Governmental Purpose, Nonprofit Corporation, and Marine Chemical SALs; and updates to the Florida Marine Science Educators Association Certification process. Staff will provide a brief presentation on proposed rule updates. Public feedback gathered during this workshop will be considered when developing rule recommendations for the Commission.
Pursuant to the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act, any person requiring special accommodations to participate in this workshop/meeting is asked to advise the agency at least five days before the workshop/meeting by contacting: The ADA Coordinator, at 850-488-6411. If you are hearing or speech impaired, contact the agency using the Florida Relay Service, 800-955-8771 (TDD) or 800-955-8770 (Voice).
For more information, visit MyFWC.com/fishing/saltwater/rulemaking/workshops or you can contact the Division of Marine Fisheries Management at 850-487-0554 or Marine@MyFWC.com.
