Florida manatee habitat rules get 60 more days of public comment

The US Fish and Wildlife Service is extending the public comment period for proposed critical habitat revisions for Florida and Antillean manatees. This gives interested parties two more months to submit feedback on the proposed changes.

This document is a procedural step in a longer regulatory process. It does not change any rules or definitions, but simply extends the time for public input. The actual impact on manatee protection or development will depend on the final rule, which is still being developed.