FAC § 12824.1

(a) In response to an invasive species threat, including, but not limited to, the threat of golden mussels, the department shall work with state and local agencies in order to quickly and efficiently respond to the threat. The department shall identify any tools available to assist a state or local agency in rapidly responding to the invasive species threat. This may include, but is not limited to, identifying any strategy, including an integrated pest management strategy, or a registered pesticide that would be a valuable tool to address the threat.

(b) The department shall help identify any existing processes that allow for the rapid use of any tool that could be used to address the invasive species threat and enables a streamlined or faster administrative or procedural process.