Marine Fisheries Commission Meetings

Upcoming Meetings

Meetings Overview

The MFC typically holds four business meetings a year, but may hold additional meetings if necessary. Three of the annual meetings are held in the coastal regions, with the fourth typically held in a central location. For the commission to conduct business there must be at least five of the nine members present, with at least one recreational member and one commercial member.

View the 2024 MFC Meeting Planning Calendar

How to Participate

All MFC meetings are open to the public. You may attend in person, when possible, or virtually online. To provide comments for MFC consideration, you may complete the online form, submit comments by U.S. Mail or you may register to speak during the public comment period during the meeting. Please see the Meeting Materials and Details section below for more information on how to participate.

Upcoming Meeting Information

Tab/Accordion Items

The Marine Fisheries Commission is scheduled to meet November 20-22, 2024 at the Islander Hotel and Resort in Emerald Isle, North Carolina. The address for the hotel is:

102 Islander Dr
Emerald Isle, NC 28594

Meeting Agenda

Complete Briefing Book

Meeting Agenda Overview

November 20, 2024

  • Public Comment Period

November 21, 2024

  • Public Comment Period
  • Preliminary Matters
    • Swearing in of New Commissioner
  • Chairman's Report
    • Elect Vice Chair **
  • Committee Reports
    • Vote on slate of nominees for obligatory seat for the South Atlantic Fishery Management Council **
  • Director’s Report
    • Southern Flounder Amendment 4 Update
    • SAFMC Federal For-Hire Permit Enforcement Review
  • Fishery Management Plans
    • Spotted Seatrout Fishery Management Plan Amendment 1
      • Review Public Comment and AC Recommendations
      • Vote on Preferred Management Options **
    • Southern Flounder Fishery Management Plan Amendment 3
      • Allocation shift to 60/40
    • Oyster Fishery Management Plan Amendment 5
      • Presentation of Draft Amendment 5
      • Vote on approval of draft Amendment 5 for Public and Advisory Committee Review **
    • Hard Clam Fishery Management Plan Amendment 3
      • Presentation of Draft Amendment 3
      • Vote on approval of draft Amendment 3 for Public and Advisory Committee Review **
    • Blue Crab Fishery Management Plan Amendment 3 Adaptive Management Update

November 22, 2024

  • Rulemaking
    • Rule Suspensions
    • 2023-2024 Rulemaking Cycle
    • 2024-2025 Rulemaking Cycle
  • Environmental Permit Review Presentation
  • Closed Session to Discuss CCA v. State of NC
  • Issues from Commissioners
  • Meeting Assignments and Preview of Agenda Items for Next Meeting

The Marine Fisheries Commission is tentatively scheduled to meet February 19-21, 2025. 

The Marine Fisheries Commission is tentatively scheduled to meet May 21-23, 2025.

The Marine Fisheries Commission is tentatively scheduled to meet August 20-22, 2025.

The Marine Fisheries Commission is tentatively scheduled to meet November 19-21, 2025.

View information about previous meetings