Marine Fisheries Commission 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.
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.
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| MFC Special Business Meeting | March 31, 2021 | Held via Webinar Only |
| MFC Quarterly Business Meeting | May 20-21, 2021 | Held via Webinar Only |
| Southern Regional AC Meeting | July 14, 2021 | TBD |
| Northern Regional AC Meeting | July 15, 2021 | TBD |
| Habitat and Water Quality AC Meeting | July 19, 2021 | TBD |
| Finfish AC Meeting | July 21, 2021 | TBD |
| Shellfish/Crustacean AC Meeting | July 22, 2021 | TBD |
| MFC Quarterly Business Meeting | August 25-27, 2021 | TBD |
| Southern Regional AC Meeting | October 13, 2021 | TBD |
| Northern Regional AC Meeting | October 14, 2021 | TBD |
| Habitat and Water Quality AC Meeting | October 18, 2021 | TBD |
| Finfish AC Meeting | October 20, 2021 | TBD |
| Shellfish/Crustacean AC Meeting | October 21, 2021 | TBD |
| MFC Quarterly Business Meeting | November 17-19, 2021 | TBD |
Meeting Materials and Details
Special Meeting - March 31, 2021
MFC Public Comment - March 2021 Motions
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March 31, 2021
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Preliminary Matters Southern Flounder Fishery Management Plan Amendment 3 (Originally presented during February 2021 MFC Business Meeting) |
Public Comment
COMMENT PERIOD HAS CLOSED
Special Meeting - March 18, 2021 - POSTPONED
Full Meeting Agenda Complete Briefing Materials
MFC Public Comment - March 2021
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Meeting Agenda Overview
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March 18, 2021
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Preliminary Matters |
This Meeting Has Been Postponed.
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Public Comment
COMMENT PERIOD CLOSED
Quarterly Business Meeting - February 25 -26, 2021
All briefing materials are included below. Meeting audio, presentations, and MFC motions are made available following the conclusion of the meeting.Full Meeting Agenda Complete Briefing Materials
MFC Public Comment - February 2021 Motions
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Meeting Agenda Overview |
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Thursday, February 25, 2021
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Preliminary Matters (Audio) Public Comment Period (Audio) Hook and Line Modifications Issue Paper (Presentation) (Audio) High Efficiency Gear Restrictions on Artificial Reefs in State Waters (Presentation) (Audio) Shellfish Lease Regulation in High Use Areas (Presentation) (Audio) Coastal Habitat Protection Plan Update (Presentation) (Presentation) (Audio)
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Friday, February 26, 2021
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Discussion on “A Ten-Year Prescription for the Recovery of the Albemarle Sound/Roanoke River Striped Bass Stock” (Audio)
Rulemaking Update (Presentation) (Audio) Issues from Commissioners (Audio) Meeting Assignments and Preview of Agenda Items for Next Meeting (Audio) |
Public Comment
COMMENT PERIOD CLOSED
SPEAKER REGISTRATION CLOSED
Quarterly Business Meeting - November 19 - 20, 2020
All briefing materials are included below. Meeting audio, presentations, and MFC motions are made available following the conclusion of the meeting.Full Meeting Agenda Complete Briefing Materials
After Deadline Supplemental Documents
MFC Public Comment-November 2020 Motions
| Date | Meeting Topic | Information |
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| November 19, 2020 |
Preliminary Matters (Audio Time Stamp 00:00) Public Comment Period (Audio Time Stamp 33:22) Chairman's Report (Audio Time Stamp 45:43) Committee Reports (Audio Time Stamp 48:37) DMF Director's Report Audio Time Stamp 58:12 Small Mesh Gill Net Rules Modification (Audio Time Stamp 1:28:42) High Efficiency Gear Restrictions on Artificial Reefs in State Ocean Waters (Audio Time Stamp 5:29:00) Prohibiting Repacking of Foreign Crab Meat in North Carolina (Audio Time Stamp 5:55:28) Coastal Habitat Protection Plan Update (Audio Time Stamp 6:18:38) |
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| November 20, 2020 |
2019 Landings Overview (Audio Time Stamp 00:00) Fishery Management Plans (Audio Time Stamp 37:51)
Rulemaking (Audio Time Stamp 2:56:26) Rule Suspensions (Audio Time Stamp 3:13:30) Issues from Commissioners (Audio Time Stamp 3:17:45) Meeting Conclusion (Audio Time Stamp 3:34:30) |
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Provide Comments to the Commission
COMMENT PERIOD CLOSED
Quarterly Business Meeting - August 20 - 21, 2020
All briefing materials are included below. Meeting audio, presentations, and MFC motions are made available following the conclusion of the meeting.| Date | Meeting Topic | Information |
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| August 20, 2020 |
Prelimiary Matters
Coastal Habitat Protection Plan Update (Presentation) Stock Overview Report (Presentation) Fishery Management Plans (Presentation) Standard Commercial Fishing License Eligibility Report (Presentation) Rulemaking Update (Presentation) Additional Handouts: |
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| August 21, 2020 |
Meeting adjourned on August 20th, having completed all agenda items. |
Summary Motions
Provide Comments to the Commission
COMMENT PERIOD CLOSED
Quarterly Business Meeting - May 14, 2020
All briefing materials are included below. Meeting audio, presentations, and MFC motions are made available following the conclusion of the meeting.| Date | Meeting Topic | Information |
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May 14, 2020 9:00AM - 4:00PM |
Prelimiary Matters
Fishery Management Plans (Presentation) Repacking of Foreign Crab Meat in North Carolina (Presentation) Rulemaking Update (Presentation) Rule Suspensions (Presentation) Additional Handouts |
Full Meeting Audio
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Summary Motions
Provide Comments to the Commission
COMMENT PERIOD CLOSED
Quarterly Business Meeting - February 19 - 21, 2020
All briefing materials are included below. Meeting audio, presentations, and MFC motions are made available following the conclusion of the meeting.| Date | Meeting Topic | Information |
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February 19, 2020 6:00 PM |
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February 20, 2020 8:30 AM - 5:00PM |
Prelimiary Matters |
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February 21, 2020
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MEETING DAY CANCLED DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER CONDITIONS |
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