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The MANWAC, on a unanimous vote, had the following recommendation: As a condition of issuance of a sticker or tag the applicant be given an educational experience. This could be in the form of a test, and/or a required training session. Jungle Trail Narrows The MANWAC, on a unanimous vote, had the following recommendations for changing the proposed speed zones: From AIW channel marker 95 north, the existing speed zones would remain in place (30 mph channel; slow outside channel, 11/1 through 4/30; unregulated the rest of the year). From AIW channel marker 95 south, to just north of AIW channel marker 112, outside of the AIW channel the speed zone would be slow speed year round; within the MW channel, slow speed from 11/1 through 4/30 and 30 mph the rest of the year. This speed zone scheme will do two things, it will increase speed zone restrictions in the southern portion of the Jungle Trail Narrows (which is consistent with the FWC proposal), will allow for recreational boating activities to occur in the northern portion of the Jungle Trail Narrows during periods of year when manatees are less likely to be in the area; and will improve boating safety by providing an alternative ski site (Gifford Cut being the other ski site) in the summer. Gifford Cut The MANWAC, on a unanimous vote, had the following recommendation: Approve the changes to the speed zones in the Gifford Cut area as identified in the adopted Manatee Protection and Boating Safety Comprehensive Management Plan. The Indian River County Sheriffs Office and the Vero Beach Power Squadron have both indicated that as currently configured the unregulated area is a boating safety hazard due to the short and narrow unregulated area provided for turn around. The change in speed zones in Gifford Cut accomplishes the following: provides an expanded turn around area for ski boats; converts a portion of the speed zone in the area to 'slow speed'; and results in less overall unregulated area. Re resentation at the FWC meetin on Se tember 12 2002. The MANWAC, on a unanimous vote, had the following recommendation: 13111 Moody and John Jackson will represent the above noted concerns and recommendations to the FWC at the rulemaking hearing on September 12, 2002. In addition, the Chairman of the MANWAC, Indian River County Commissioner Caroline Ginn, may also represent the MANWAC at the FWC September 12, 2002, meeting if her schedule permits. SEPTEMBER 10, 2002 49