Darren in NC
Silver Member
- Apr 1, 2004
- 2,780
- 1,574
- Detector(s) used
- Tesoro Sand Shark, Homebuilt pulse loop
- Primary Interest:
- Shipwrecks
This Florida ruling will affect every state if allowed to pass. Even if you don't dive wrecks, PLEASE sign up and make a comment against it. It will eventually carry over to land sites as well. We need everyone to take a few minutes to protect our hobby.
Here is the direct link to the comment page. Simply scroll to the bottom and click on the blue "Make Comment" button, then enter rule 1A-31 in the subject box and your name and email address then enter your comment or the ones below can be copied and pasted if you agree with them.
https://www.flrules.org/Gateway/View_notice.asp?id=6172515
1. The vast majority of Florida's underwater cultural heritage has been found by the private sector. I am against any rules or regulations that would hinder historical shipwrecks from continuing to be recovered - especially by such a limited scope such as the current proposed rules.
2. For reasons of economy, efficiency and fairness, I believe the Division of Historical Resources should do more to work with the private sector salvors of Florida. Rule 1A-31 does not seek to do this.
3. I believe Florida's private sector salvors have done an excellent job of recovering and preserving our maritime heritage, to the direct benefit of the public and at little cost to the tax payers and should be allowed to continue with as little interference as possible. Rule 1A-31 does not allow for this.
4. I do not want my tax dollars limited to just state archaeologists diving on shipwrecks. The private sector salvors have done a great job, using their own money, with Florida getting the benefits. Rule 1A-31 needs to be revised so that collaboration will be possbile for all who are interested in Florida's underwater cultural heritage.
Here is the direct link to the comment page. Simply scroll to the bottom and click on the blue "Make Comment" button, then enter rule 1A-31 in the subject box and your name and email address then enter your comment or the ones below can be copied and pasted if you agree with them.
https://www.flrules.org/Gateway/View_notice.asp?id=6172515
1. The vast majority of Florida's underwater cultural heritage has been found by the private sector. I am against any rules or regulations that would hinder historical shipwrecks from continuing to be recovered - especially by such a limited scope such as the current proposed rules.
2. For reasons of economy, efficiency and fairness, I believe the Division of Historical Resources should do more to work with the private sector salvors of Florida. Rule 1A-31 does not seek to do this.
3. I believe Florida's private sector salvors have done an excellent job of recovering and preserving our maritime heritage, to the direct benefit of the public and at little cost to the tax payers and should be allowed to continue with as little interference as possible. Rule 1A-31 does not allow for this.
4. I do not want my tax dollars limited to just state archaeologists diving on shipwrecks. The private sector salvors have done a great job, using their own money, with Florida getting the benefits. Rule 1A-31 needs to be revised so that collaboration will be possbile for all who are interested in Florida's underwater cultural heritage.
10/7/08 3:18pm
