Public Workshops/Notices/Comment Opportunities
Vessel Registration and Boating Safety
RULE NO.: 68D-24.017
RULE TITLE: Palm Beach County Boating Restricted Areas
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission announces a virtual public meeting to which all persons are invited.
DATE AND TIME: Dec. 17, 2024, 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
GENERAL SUBJECT MATTER TO BE CONSIDERED: Proposed changes to 68D-24.017 to establish a boating restricted area in Jupiter Narrows.
A copy of the agenda may be obtained by contacting: Kate Grimes at katelyn.grimes@myfwc.com
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 5 days before the workshop/meeting by contacting: The ADA Coordinator, at (850)488-6411. If you are hearing or speech impaired, please contact the agency using the Florida Relay Service, 1(800)955-8771 (TDD) or 1(800)955-8770 (Voice). For more information, contact: Major Bill Holcomb, Division of Law Enforcement, Boating and Waterways Section, 620 South Meridian Street, Tallahassee, FL 32399, William.Holcomb@MyFWC.com.
Members of the public are invited to submit written comments and questions about this topic at BoatingPublicComments@MyFWC.com.
Prior Public Meeting
The FWC hosted an in-person public meeting Nov. 19, 2024, regarding proposed changes to 68D-24.017 to establish a boating restricted area in Jupiter Narrows. This meeting was live-streamed and recorded and can be viewed at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wvLKXDzVdpY.
The FWC hosted in-person working group meetings March 27 and May 21 to provide information and allow working group members to share viewpoints about a potential Silver Glen Springs Spring Protection Zone.
Members of the public are invited to submit written comments and questions about this topic at BoatingPublicComments@MyFWC.com.
For more information, contact: Major Bill Holcomb, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, Division of Law Enforcement, Boating and Waterways Section, 620 South Meridian Street, Tallahassee, FL 32399-1600, William.Holcomb@myfwc.com.
Previous Opportunities to Provide Feedback
The FWC actively seeks public input on a variety of topics related to boating and waterways and provides public notices of proposed and approved local boating restricted areas. Please check back to this webpage for updates.
