NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on September 25, 2023, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (Commission) received a completed application for approval of Pasco County, Ordinance No. 23-29.

Reposting of Notice of Commission Determination for Pasco County, Ordinance No. 23-29

The Commission has reviewed the submission pursuant to section 327.46(1)(c), F.S. and Rule 68D-21.002, F.A.C., and finds competent, substantial evidence that the ordinance is necessary to protect public safety.

Access the Pasco County Ordinance No. 23-29, as approved by the Commission.

A brief description of the ordinance as approved: A Slow Speed Minimum Wake boating-restricted area is created within and adjacent to Gulf Island Lagoon to include the waters 300 ft around a bridge per 327.46(1)(b)2b, and 300 ft around a narrow entrance presenting a blind corner per 327.46(1)(c)2a.

Election of Rights: The Commission’s action on the application is subject to review pursuant to chapter 120, F.S. Any persons whose substantial interests have or may be affected by the Commission’s action on this application may seek an administrative hearing with the Commission within 21 days of posting of this notice.

Access the Petition for Administrative Hearing form for this purpose. This form must be received by the Commission no later than 21 days from this posting and may be mailed or submitted by email to:

Mail:
Legal Office
Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission
620 South Meridian Street
Tallahassee, Florida 32399-1600

Email: efile@myfwc.com

THIS NOTICE IS POSTED AS OF: Friday, October 13, 2023

DUE DATE: Friday, November 3, 2023 (5 p.m. EDT)

A COPY OF THE APPLICATION CAN BE OBTAINED BY EMAIL (IN PDF FORMAT) OR BY US MAIL. Please submit your request directly to waterway.management@myfwc.com or contact Boating and Waterways Section at 850-488-5600.