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Public WorkshopsThe Division of Marine Fisheries Management often holds workshops to gather information on marine fisheries issues for potential rulemaking. All workshops are open to the public as public input is an important and valued component of the Commission's rulemaking process. Written public comments are also accepted via email at marine@myfwc.com. Upcoming Public Workshops Permit The purpose of these workshops is to examine possible options for rule changes for the permit fishery (Chapter 68B-35, F.A.C.). Specifically, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission will be gathering comments on establishing a commercial trip limit, extending state regulations into federal waters, establishing a tagging program, eliminating commercial harvest and sale, and making permit a catch and release only fishery. Dates, Times, and Locations
Permit Workshop Information
Bonefish The purpose of these workshops is to examine possible options for rule changes for the bonefish fishery (Chapter 68B-34, F.A.C.). Specifically, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission will be gathering comments on extending state regulations into federal waters, including all species of bonefish in the current rule, making bonefish a catch and release only fishery, and establishing a permit or tag program for bonefish. Dates, Times, and Locations
Bonefish Workshop Information
The purpose of these workshops is to gather public input regarding a proposal to prohibit the commercial and recreational harvest of lemon sharks in state waters of Florida. Dates, Times, and Locations
Lemon Shark Workshop Information
Advisory Boards and WorkgroupsThe Division of Marine Fisheries Management occasionally convenes Workgroups or Advisory Boards to gather public comment on complex marine fisheries issues for potential rulemaking. Some of these boards are created by law in rule and others are more informal and have a limited lifespan. Members of these groups have extensive knowledge or a vested interest in the fishery. These groups and boards are advisory only and are used as just one of the ways the FWC gathers public comment on a topic that might be considered by the agency's Commissioners for their review and possible consideration for rulemaking. The meetings of these groups are open to the public and have a specified time for public comment during each meeting. If Workgroup or Advisory Board recommendations are considered by the Commission for possible rulemaking, then formal public hearings will be conducted to gather additional public input and public comment will be taken on the issue at Commission meetings. Written public comment on any marine fisheries issue is always welcomed via email at marine@myfwc.com. Blue Crab Advisory BoardThe FWC will hold a public meeting of the Blue Crab Advisory Board established in Rule 68B-45, Florida Administrative Code. The Board will discuss issues regarding the blue crab fishery that will include, but may not be limited to, the recently implemented blue crab trap closures, licensing and tag issues, research needs, and the Blue Crab Effort Management Program. Dates, Times, and Location Ocala Conservation Center Meeting Information
Marine Life Workgroup
Stone Crab Advisory Board
Spiny Lobster Advisory Board
Red Drum Workgroup
Snook Workgroup
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