2. Imperiled Species Rule Revision Overview 1. Purpose and Intent 2. History and Timeline 3. Endangered and Threatened Species Defined 4. Listing Criteria and Procedures 5. Updates for specific species
7. In 1999 FWC adopted an imperiled species listing process.
8. December 2007 – FWC Commissioners instructed staff to review the imperiled species management and listing process to provide recommendations for improvement.
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10. Florida Endangered & Threatened Species Defined Historical Classification (3 Levels) Endangered Threatened Species of Special Concern
11. Florida Endangered & Threatened Species Defined Revised Classification (2 Levels) 1. Federally designated Endangered or Threatened species under the Endangered Species Act 2. State designated Threatened species
17. Listing Criteria and Procedure V. Commission appoints biological review group. VI. Staff reviews groups information and decides on listing recommendation and prepares a Biological Status Report (BSR) for submittal to the Commission. VII. The Commission shall have the BSR reviewed by up to three independent scientists.
18. Listing Criteria and Procedure VIII. Commission determines if recommendation is warranted. IX. Commission directs staff to prepare management plan. X. Management plan approved. XI. Species placed on the State Threatened Species List.
19. Listing Criteria and Procedure MANAGEMENT PLANS Management Plan to be developed for each species the Commission has determined warrant listing before final action is taken to list species
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21. species that are being removed from the listTo ensure that species does not come back on the list
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23. Social and Economic FactorsBegin Management Planning Draft Management Plans advertised for Public Notice Final Management Plan presented to Commission with the Rule for changing the Species status
24. Existing Management Plans Bald Eagle Florida Manatee Gopher Tortoise Flatwoods Salamander Peregrine Falcon Miami Blue Butterfly
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26. Sent out for peer review – Due to FWC February 2011
44. Legal Status & Recent Changes Preparation of Permitting Guidelines (April 2008) Annual Review & Revision Process Revised June 2010 Public Comment Period (Aug 1–Nov 30) - Comment Protocol
58. Revised Marking Scheme Notching with a triangular file is an option to drilling Revised numbering schematic –
59. 2 Added Trainer – adding a “trainer” as permitted activity under the AA Burrow or Structure Protection Permit Is utilized when the integrity or utility of an existing structure is jeopardized and poses a safety concern or if the burrow is compromised Onsite relocation only Max of 2 burrows For example – grass parking lot, propane tank, driveway
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61. FWC Team Developed a draft Management Plan with the input from 12 stakeholder groups