Past Marine Fisheries Commission Meetings
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2024
All business concluded on February 22, and the meeting was adjourned.
Meeting Agenda Overview
February 21, 2024
- Conservation Funding Committee – 2024 striped bass stocking supplemental funding request
- Public Comment Period
February 22, 2024
- Public Comment Period
- Preliminary Matters
- Chairman's Report
- Conservation Funding Committee Verbal Update**
- Director’s Report
- Update on Strategic Habitat Areas (SHA’s) Study Report (Presentation)
- Fishery Management Plans
- Status of ongoing plans (Presentation)
- Striped Mullet FMP Amendment 2 (Draft) (Presentation)
- Review Public Comment and AC Recommendations
- Vote on Preferred Management Options**
- Shrimp FMP Amendment 2 Implementation Items**
- Information Paper Exploring a Shrimp Trawl Observer Program
- Submerged Aquatic Vegetation Protection Through Shrimp Trawl Area Closures Issue Paper** (Presentation)
- Rules
- Rulemaking Issues Update
- Rulemaking
- 2023-2024 Annual Rulemaking Cycle Update
- 2024-2025 Rulemaking Cycle
- Vote on preferred management option and associated proposed language for rulemaking for "False Albacore Management" issue paper**
- Vote on preferred management option and associated proposed language for rulemaking for "Simplify Pot Marking Requirements" issue paper**
- Preview of additional rulemaking issues under development
- 2024-2025 Rulemaking Cycle
- 2023-2024 Annual Rulemaking Cycle Update
- Issues from Commissioners
- Meeting Assignments and Preview of Agenda Items for Next Meeting
Listen to the Meeting Recording
Meeting Agenda Overview
April 18, 2024
- Preliminary Matters
- Session Law 2023-137, Section 6 – Phased in Mandatory Commercial and Recreational Reporting of Certain Fish Harvests
- Vote to Approve Publication of temporary rule 15A NCAC 03I .0123 COMMERCIAL HARVEST REPORTING REQUIREMENTS with a public comment period and public hearing **
- Vote to Approve Publication of temporary rule 15A NCAC 03I .0124 NON-COMMERCIAL HARVEST REPORTING REQUIREMENTS with a public comment period and public hearing**
Meeting Agenda Overview
May 22, 2024
- Public Comment Period
May 23, 2024
- Public Comment Period
- Preliminary Matters
- Chairman's Report
- Director’s Report
- Shellfish Leases and Franchises (Presentation)
- Fishery Management Plans
- Striped Mullet FMP Amendment 2 (Presentation)
- Vote on Final Adoption of Amendment 2 **
- Estuarine Striped Bass Fishery Management Plan Amendment 2 Update
- 2024 Revision to Amendment 2 (Presentation)
- Oyster/Clam fishery management plans update
- Spotted Seatrout Fishery Management Plan Amendment 1 Update (Presentation)
- 2024 Southern Flounder Symposium Update
- Blue Crab Fishery Management Plan Amendment 3
- Stock Assessment Update (Presentation)
- Adaptive Management Update (Presentation)
- Shrimp Fishery Management Plan Amendment 2 Implementation Item Update
- Submerged Aquatic Vegetation Protection Through Shrimp Trawl Area Closures Issue Paper**
- Striped Mullet FMP Amendment 2 (Presentation)
May 24, 2024
- Rulemaking
- Rulemaking Update
- 2023-2024 Rulemaking Cycle
- Vote on final approval to amend 15A NCAC 03I .0113, 03O .0101, .0109, .0112, .0301 for Data Collection and Harassment Prevention for the Conservation of Marine and Estuarine Resources **
- Vote on final approval to amend 15A NCAC 03R .0117 for Oyster Sanctuary Changes **
- Vote on final approval to amend or repeal 15A NCAC 03I .0101, 03K .0101, .0104, .0301, .0401, .0403, .0405, 03O .0201, .0501, .0503, 18A .0901, .0906 for Conforming Changes for Shellfish Relay Program and Shellfish Leases and Franchises **
- Vote on final approval to amend 15A NCAC 03K .0110 and 18A .0302 for Conforming Changes for Shellfish Sanitation**
- 2024-2025 Rulemaking Cycle
- Vote on management option and associated proposed language for rulemaking for “Interstate Wildlife Violator Compact” issue paper ** (Presentation)
- 2023-2024 Rulemaking Cycle
- Rulemaking Update
- Update on Proposed Amendments to the North Atlantic Right Whale Vessel Strike Reduction Rule (Presentation)
- Blue Catfish Information (Presentation)
- Issues from Commissioners
- Meeting Assignments and Preview of Agenda Items for Next Meeting
The N.C. Marine Fisheries Commission met by web conference at 11 a.m. on June 6, 2024 for a final vote on the proposed temporary rules for harvest reporting requirements.
Meeting Agenda Overview
June 6, 2024
- Session Law 2023-137, Section 6 – Phased-in Mandatory Commercial and Recreational Reporting of Certain Fish Harvests
- Consider Public Comment and Vote on Final Adoption of temporary rule 15A NCAC 03I .0123 COMMERCIAL HARVEST REPORTING REQUIREMENTS **
- Consider Public Comment and Vote on Final Adoption of temporary rule 15A NCAC 03I .0124 NON-COMMERCIAL HARVEST REPORTING REQUIREMENTS **
Meeting Agenda Overview
August 21, 2024
- Public Comment Period
August 22, 2024
- Public Comment Period
- Preliminary Matters
- Swearing in of New Commissioner
- Chairman's Report
- Elect Vice Chair **
- Director’s Report
- Carcass Collection Program and N.C. Saltwater FIshing Tournament (Presentation)
- Standard Commercial Fishing License Eligibility Report/Set Eligibility Pool Cap (Presentation)
- Vote on setting temporary cap on the number of licenses in the Eligibility Pool**
- Annual FMP Updates (Presentation)
- Fishery Management Plans
- Blue Crab Fishery Management Plan Amendment 3 Adaptive Management Update
- Oyster/Clam fishery management plans update (Presentation)
- Spotted Seatrout Fishery Management Plan Amendment 1
- Presentation of Draft Amendment 1 (Presentation)
- Vote on approval of draft Amendment 1 for Public and Advisory Committee Review **
- Southern Flounder Fishery Management Plan Amendment 3
- Stock Assessment Update (Presentation)
- 2023 Landings Update (Presentation)
August 23, 2024
- Rulemaking
- Rule Suspensions **
- 2023-2024 Rulemaking Cycle Update
- 2024-2025 Rulemaking Cycle
- Vote on Notice of Text for Rulemaking for amendment of 15A NCAC 03J .0301 to Simplify Pot Marking Requirements **
- Vote on Notice of Text for Rulemaking for adoption of 15A NCAC 03M .0523 for False Albacore Management **
- Vote on Notice of Text for Rulemaking for adoption of 15A NCAC 03O .0601-.0606 for Interstate Wildlife Violator Compact **
- Submerged Aquatic Vegetation and NC's Management Framework (Presentation)
- Multi-Species Tagging Program (Presentation)
- Issues from Commissioners
- Meeting Assignments and Preview of Agenda Items for Next Meeting
2023
Meeting Agenda Overview
February 22, 2023
- Public Comment Period
February 23, 2023
- Public Comment Period
- Preliminary Matters
- Chairman's Report
- Committee Reports
- Consideration of Resolution from Stakeholder Engagement for Collaborative Coastal Habitat Initiative
- Director’s Report
- Division of Marine Fisheries Quarterly Update
- Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission
- Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council Update
- South Atlantic Fishery Management Council Update
- Marine Patrol Update
- Shellfish Lease Program Update
- Update on Conclusion of Relay Program (Presentation)
- Coastal Habitat Protection Plan Update
- Protected Resources Update (Presentation)
- Southern Flounder Updates (Presentation)
- False Albacore Information Paper Overview (Presentation)
- Fishery Management Plans
- Status of ongoing plans
- Spotted Seatrout Fishery Overview (Presentation)
- Striped Mullet FMP
- Fishery Characterization (Presentation)
- Supplement to Amendment 1 of the Striped Mullet FMP (Presentation)
- Review public comment
- Vote on final approval **
February 24, 2023
- Rulemaking Update
- 2021-2022 Annual Rulemaking Cycle Update
- 2022-2023 Annual Rulemaking Cycle
- Vote on final approval of Mutilated Finfish Rule (15A NCAC 03M .0101) and Marinas, Mooring Areas, and Other Docking Facilities Rule (15A NCAC 18A .0911)**
- 2023-2024 Annual Rulemaking cycle
- Vote on management option and associated proposed language for rulemaking for "Data Collection and Harassment Prevention for the Conservation of Marine and Estuarine Resources" issue paper**
- Vote on management option and associated proposed language for rulemaking for "Oyster Sanctuary Rule Changes" issue paper**
- Vote on management option and associated proposed language for rulemaking for "Conforming Rule Changes for Shellfish Relay Program and Shellfish Leases and Franchises" issue paper**
- Issues from Commissioners
- Meeting Assignments and Preview of Agenda Items for Next Meeting
Meeting Agenda Overview
May 24, 2023
- Public Comment Period
May 25, 2023
- Public Comment Period
- Preliminary Matters
- Chairman's Report
- Director’s Report
- Presentation of Life Saving Award to Sergeant Brian Long
- Division of Marine Fisheries Quarterly Update
- Councils and Commission Update
- Marine Patrol Update
- Shellfish Lease Program Update
- CHPP Implementation
- False Albacore Data Update (False Albacore Information Paper) (Presentation)
- Regional and State Salt Marsh Conservation (Presentation)
- Allocation as a Fisheries Management Tool (Presentation)
- Fishery Management Plans
- Status of ongoing plans (Presentation)
- Blue Crab FMP Amendment 3 Adaptive Management Revision Update (Presentation)
- Estuarine Striped Bass Stock Assessment Update Overview (Presentation)
- Spotted Seatrout FMP Amendment 1 (Presentation)
- Scoping Period Overview
- Review and Vote on Approval of FMP Goal and Objectives**
May 26, 2023
- Fishery Management Plans Continued...
- Striped Mullet FMP (Presentation)
- Supplement to Amendment 1 of the Striped Mullet FMP
- Vote on final approval**
- Supplement to Amendment 1 of the Striped Mullet FMP
- Striped Mullet FMP (Presentation)
- Rules
- Rule Suspensions**
- Rulemaking Update
- 2021-2022 Annual Rulemaking Cycle Update
- 2022-2023 Annual Rulemaking Cycle Update
- 2023-2024 Annual Rulemaking Cycle
- Vote on Notice of Text for Rulemaking to readopt per G.S. 150B-21.3A, amend, adopt, and repeal 15A NCAC 03K .0110, 18A .0301, .0302, .0305, .0401-.0424, .0426-.0430, .0432-.0439, .0501-.0504, .0601-.0621, .0701-.0713, .0801-.0806**
- Vote on Notice of Text for Rulemaking to amend 15A NCAC 03I .0113, 03O .0101, .0109, .0112, .0301 for Data Collection and Harassment Prevention for the Conservation of Marine and Estuarine Resources**
- Vote on Notice of Text for Rulemaking to amend 15A NCAC 03R .0117 for Oyster Sanctuary Changes**
- Vote on Notice of Text for Rulemaking to amend and repeal 15A NCAC 03I .0101, 03K .0101, .0104, .0301, .0401, .0403, .0405, 03O .0201, .0501, .0503, 18A .0901, .0906 for Conforming Changes for Shellfish Relay Program and Shellfish Leases and Franchises**
- Issues from Commissioners
- Meeting Assignments and Preview of Agenda Items for Next Meeting
Meeting Agenda Overview
August 23, 2023
- Public Comment Period
August 24, 2023
- Public Comment Period
- Preliminary Matters
- Swearing in of New Commissioners
- Remarks by Department of Environmental Quality Secretary Biser
- Chairman's Report
- Elect Vice Chair
- Director’s Report
- Reef Enhancement Programs Update (Presentation)
- Protected Resources Update (Presentation)
- Standard Commercial Fishing License Eligibility Report (Presentation)
- Vote on setting temporary cap on the number of licenses in the Eligibility Pool
- Shellfish Rehabilitation Program Overview
- Annual Fisheries Management Plan Review (Presentation)
- Fishery Management Plans
- Status of ongoing plans (Presentation)
- Striped Mullet FMP Update
- Amendment 1 to the Spotted Seatrout FMP
- Update on FMP Development (Presentation)
August 25, 2023
- Fishery Management Plans Continued
- Amendment 2 to the Estuarine Striped Bass FMP Update (Presentation)
- Rulemaking Issues
- CRC Floating Structure Rule
- Mutilated Finfish Rule
- Joint Rules
- Rulemaking Update
- 2023-2024 Annual Rulemaking Cycle Update
- 2024-2025 Annual Rulemaking Cycle Preview
- Issues from Commissioners
- Meeting Assignments and Preview of Agenda Items for Next Meeting
All business concluded on November 16, and the meeting was adjourned.
Meeting Agenda Overview
November 15, 2023
- Public Comment Period
November 16, 2023
- Public Comment Period
- Preliminary Matters
- Chairman's Report
- Committee Reports
- Vote on slate of nominees for at-large seat for the South Atlantic
Fishery Management Council - Vote on slate of nominees for at-large seat for the Mid-Atlantic
Fishery Management Council**
- Vote on slate of nominees for at-large seat for the South Atlantic
- Director’s Report
DMF Overview Presentation - Fishery Management Plans
- Status of ongoing plans Presentation
- Estuarine Striped Bass FMP Amendment 2 Adaptive Management Update Presentation
- Hard Clam FMP Amendment 3 and Eastern Oyster FMP Amendment 5 Presentation
- Review Scoping Outcome
- Vote on approval of Goal and Objectives for Hard Clam FMP Amendment 3**
- Vote on approval of Goal and Objectives for Eastern Oyster FMP Amendment 5**
- Striped Mullet FMP Amendment 2 (Draft) Presentation
- Review draft Amendment 2
- Vote on approval of draft Amendment 2 for Public and Advisory Committee Review**
- Rulemaking
- Rulemaking Issues Update**
- Rule Suspensions Update**
- Rulemaking Update
- 2022-2023 Rulemaking Cycle Update
- 2023-2024 Rulemaking Cycle
- Consider public comments received
- Vote on final approval to readopt per G.S. 150B-21.3A, amend, adopt, and repeal 15A NCAC 18A .0301, .0305, .0401-.0424, .0426-.0430, .0432-.0439, .0501-.0504, .0601-.0621, .0701- .0713, .0801-.0806**
- 2024-2025 Rulemaking Cycle Preview
- Issues from Commissioners
- Review of MFC Workplan and Meeting Assignments
2022
Meeting Agenda Overview
February 23, 2022
- Public Comment Period
February 24, 2022
- Preliminary Matters
- Public Comment Period
- Chairman's Report
- Committee Reports
- Director’s Report
- Division of Marine Fisheries Quarterly Update
- Federal Economic Assistance Programs Update
- Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission
- Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council Update
- South Atlantic Fishery Management Council Update
- Marine Patrol Update
- Latent License Information (Presentation)
- Shellfish Lease Program Update
- Diamondback Terrapin Update
- Catch-U-Later App Update
- Coastal Habitat Protection Plan Update
- Southern Flounder Updates
- Tagging Research (Presentation)
- 2021 Landings Update (Presentation)
- Estuarine Striped Bass Update
- Informational Materials and Memos:
- Highly Migratory Species
- Protected Resources Update
- Observer Program
- Incidental Take Permit Updates
- Landings Updates
- Rule Suspensions
- Lunch Break
- Fishery Management Plans
- Status of ongoing plans (Presentation)
- Amendment 2 to the Estuarine Striped Bass FMP (Presentation)
- Presentation of Draft Amendment 2
- Vote to approve draft Amendment 2 to the Estuarine Striped Bass FMP for review by the public and advisory committees**
- Amendment 3 to the Southern Flounder FMP (Presentation)
- Public Comment Summary and Review of Recommendations
- Vote to Select Preferred Management Options**
- Amendment 2 to the Shrimp FMP (Presentation)
- Review comments from DEQ Secretary and legislative commission and committee
- Vote on final approval of Amendment 2 **
February 25, 2022
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Proposed Amendment to the Mutilated Finfish Rule Issue Paper (Presentation)
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Vote on management option and associated proposed language for rulemaking**
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2020-2021 Annual Rulemaking Cycle Update
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2021-2022 Annual Rulemaking Cycle
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“Package A” Update (56 rules)
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“Package B” (109 rules)
Vote on final approval of readoption and repeal through readoption of rules per G.S. 150B-21.3A and adoption and amendment of rules:-
Highly Efficient Gears, Artificial Reefs, and Research Sanctuaries (3 rules)**
15A NCAC 03I .0109, 03J .0404, 03R .0119 -
Shellfish Leasing Regulations (9 rules) **
15A NCAC 03K .0111, 03O .0203, .0205-.0211 -
15A NCAC 03 Rules with Conforming Changes (40 rules)**
15A NCAC 03I .0113, .0118, 03J .0101, .0110, .0302, 03K .0101, .0102, .0105, .0106, .0108, .0201, .0202, .0204, .0207, .0301, .0302, .0304, .0305, .0401, .0505, 03L .0101-.0103, .0105, 03M .0201, .0202, .0204, .0205, .0503, 03N .0104, .0105, 03O .0301-.0303, .0401-.0406 -
15A NCAC 03I, 03J, 03K, 03O, and 03R Rules for Definitions, Imported Species, Recordkeeping, Gear, Marketing Shellfish, and Licenses (18 rules)**
15A NCAC 03I .0101, .0104, .0114, 03J .0105, .0109, .0305, 03K .0205, .0507, 03O .0101-.0105, .0107, .0109, .0110, .0113, 03R .0111 -
Commercial Blue Crab Harvest and Gear Regulations (8 rules)**
15A NCAC 03J .0301, 03L .0201-.0205, 03R .0110, .0118 -
Permit and License Suspensions and Revocations and Pound Net Gears (11 rules)**
15A NCAC 03I .0105, 03J .0501-.0505, 03O .0111, .0114, .0502, .0504, 03P .0101 -
15A NCAC 03P Rules (8 rules)**
15A NCAC 03P .0102, .0201-.0203, .0301-.0304 -
15A NCAC 03K and 18A Crustacea and Shellfish Rules (12 rules)**
15A NCAC 03K .0103, .0104, .0107, .0109, .0208, .0209, 18A .0135, .0302, .0303, .0304, .0425, .0912
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Joint Rulemaking Update
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Overview of Proposed WRC Joint Rules
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2021-2022 Annual Rulemaking Cycle “Package C” (9 rules)
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Vote on Notice of Text for readoption and repeal through readoption of 15A NCAC 03Q .0101-.0109 (9 rules) per G.S 150B-21.3A.**
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2022-2023 Annual Rulemaking Cycle Preview
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Issues from Commissioners
- Meeting Assignments and Preview of Agenda Items for Next Meeting
- Adjourn
Motions
The N.C. Marine Fisheries Commission held a meeting by web conference on Mar. 8 to vote on notice of text to begin the readoption process for nine rules pertaining to joint fishing waters that are managed jointly with the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission.
Meeting Agenda Overview
March 8, 2022
Listen to this meeting on YouTube
- Preliminary Matters
- 2021-2022 Annual Rulemaking Cycle “Package C”
- Vote on Notice of Text for readoption of 15A NCAC 03Q .0101-.0109 (9 rules) per G.S 150B-21.3A.**
- Possible vote to submit public comments for proposed N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission rules in 15A NCAC 10C as published in the January 18, 2022 issue of the N.C. Register.**
Meeting Agenda Overview
May 25, 2022
- Public Comment Period
May 26, 2022
- Preliminary Matters
- Public Comment Period
- Chairman's Report
- Committee Reports
- Director’s Report
- Division of Marine Fisheries Quarterly Update
- Federal Economic Assistance Programs Update
- Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission and Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council Update
- South Atlantic Fishery Management Council Update
- Marine Patrol Update
- Shellfish Lease Program Update
- Flounder Symposium Update
- Blue Catfish Update (Presentation)
- CHPP Implementation
- Informational Materials:
- MFC Workplan
- Protected Resources ITP Reports
- Landings Updates
- Stock Assessments 101 (Presentation)
- Fishery Management Plans
- Status of ongoing plans (Presentation)
- Vote on final approval of the N.C. FMP for Interjurisdictional FIsheries**
- Striped Mullet Stock Assessment Report (Presentation)
- Amendment 2 to the Estuarine Striped Bass FMP Update (Presentation)
- Vote to select preferred management options**
- Amendment 3 to the Southern Flounder FMP (Presentation)
- Vote on final approval of Amendment 3**
- Status of ongoing plans (Presentation)
- Rule Suspensions
- Rulemaking Update
- 2020-2021 Rulemaking Cycle
- 2021-2022 Rulemaking Cycle
- "Package A"
- "Package B"
- Review outcome of RRC review
- Possible vote on revision of 15A NCAC 03O .0114 and .0209** (Doc)
- "Package C"
- 2022-2023 Rulemaking Cycle Preview
- Joint Rulemaking Update
- Vote on concurrent with 11 Wildlife Resources Commission joint rules (15A NCAC 10C .0100 rules)**
- Issues from Commissioners
- Meeting Assignments and Preview of Agenda Items for Next Meeting
Motions
Meeting Agenda Overview
June 23, 2022
- Preliminary Matters
- 2021-2022 Annual Rulemaking Cycle “Package C”
- Vote on final adoption of 9 MFC Joint Rules (15A NCAC 03Q .0101-.0109)**
Motions
Meeting Agenda Overview
August 17, 2022
- Public Comment Period
August 18, 2022
- Preliminary Matters
- Public Comment Period
- Chairman's Report
- Director's Report
- Coastal Habitat Protection Plan Update (Presentation)
- Protected Resources Program Update (Presentation)
- Standard Commercial Fishing License Eligibility Report/Set Eligibility Pool Cap (Presentation)
- Vote on setting temporary cap on the number of licenses in the Eligibility Pool**
- Fishery Management Plans
- Annual Fisheries Management Plan Review (Presentation)
- Status of ongoing plans (Presentation)
- 2022 Fishery Management Plan Review
- Vote on final approval of River Herring FMP Information Update**
- Amendment 2 to the Estuarine Striped Bass FMP (Presentation)
- Vote of final approval of Amendment 2**
- Rulemaking Update – Catherine Blum
- 2020-2021 Annual Rulemaking Cycle
- “Package B” Update
- 2021-2022 Annual Rulemaking Cycle
- “Package A” Update
- 2022-2023 Annual Rulemaking Cycle
- Vote on Notice of Text to amend “Mutilated Finfish” Rule (15A NCAC 03M .0101)**
- Vote on Notice of Text to readopt “Marinas, Docking Facilities, and Other Mooring Areas” Rule (15A NCAC 18A .0911) per G.S. 150B-21.3A**
- Issues from Commissioners
- 2020-2021 Annual Rulemaking Cycle
Motions
Meeting Agenda Overview
November 16, 2022
- Delineation of Inland and Coastal Fishing Water Boundaries Comment
- Public Comment Period
November 17, 2022
- Preliminary Matters
- Public Comment Period
- Chairman's Report
- Committee Reports
- Director's Report
- Division of Marine Fisheries Quarterly Update
- Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission
- Shad Sustainable Fishery Report Update
- Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council Update
- South Atlantic Fishery Management Council Update
- Shellfish Lease Program Update
- Coastal Habitat Protections Plan Update
- Marine Patrol Update
- License and Statistics Annual Report Update
- Fishery Management Plans
- Status of ongoing plans
- Spotted Seatrout Fishery Overview
- Spotted Seatrout Stock Assessment Update (Data Exploration Presentation)
- Amendment 2 to the Estuarine Striped Bass FMP (Draft)
- Vote on final approval of Amendment 2 to the Estuarine Striped Bass FMP**
November 18, 2022
- Fishery Management Plans Continued
- Supplement A to Amendment 1 of the Striped Mullet FMP (Draft)
- Overview of Supplement
- Vote on Supplement A to Amendment 1 of the Striped Mullet FMP**
- Amendment 2 to the Striped Mullet FMP (Draft)
- Scoping Period Overview
- Vote on approval of Goal and Objectives**
- Provide Input on Management Options
- Supplement A to Amendment 1 of the Striped Mullet FMP (Draft)
- Rulemaking
- Rule Suspensions
- Rulemaking Cycle Updates
- 2021-2022 Rulemaking Cycle Update
- 2022-2023 Rulemaking Cycle Update
- 2023-2024 Rulemaking Cycle Preview
- Issues from Commissioners
Motions
2021
Meeting Agenda Overview
Listen to the Meeting on YouTube
Thursday, February 25, 2021
- Preliminary Matters
- Public Comment Period
- Chairman’s Report
- Committee Reports
- DMF Director's Report
- Hook and Line Modifications Issue Paper (Presentation)
- High Efficiency Gear Restrictions on Artificial Reefs in State Waters (Presentation)
- Shellfish Lease Regulation in High Use Areas (Presentation)
- Coastal Habitat Protection Plan Update (Presentation) (Presentation)
Friday, February 26, 2021
- Discussion on “A Ten-Year Prescription for the Recovery of the Albemarle Sound/Roanoke River Striped Bass Stock”
- Fishery Management Plans
- Status of ongoing plans (Presentation)
- Amendment 3 to the Southern Flounder FMP (Presentation)
- Amendment 2 to the Estuarine Striped Bass FMP (Presentation)
- Amendment 2 to the Shrimp FMP Update (Presentation)
- Rulemaking Update (Presentation)
- Issues from Commissioners
- Meeting Assignments and Preview of Agenda Items for Next Meeting
Motions
This Meeting Has Been Postponed
(Read Press Release)
Meeting Agenda Overview
Thursday, March 18, 2021
- Preliminary Matters
- Chairman's Report
- Southern Flounder Fishery Management Plan
Meeting Agenda Overview
Listen to the Meeting on YouTube
Wednesday, March 31, 2021
- Preliminary Matters
- Chairman's Report
- Southern Flounder Fishery Management Plan Amendment 3 (Originally presented during February 2021 MFC Business Meeting)
Motions
Meeting Agenda Overview
Listen to the Meeting on YouTube
Thursday, May 20, 2021
- Preliminary Matters
- Public Comment Period
- Chairman's Report
- DMF Director's Report
- South Atlantic Fishery Management Council Update
- Southern Flounder Fishery Management Plan Update (Presentation)
- Coastal Habitat Protection Plan
- Catch U Later: Citizen Science Mobile Application Update (Presentation)
- Fishery Management Plans
- Status of Ongoing Plans (Presentation)
- Amendment 2 to the Shrimp FMP (Presentation)
- Interjurisdictional Fisheries FMP (Presentation)
- Amendment 2 to the Estuarine Striped Bass FMP (Presentation)
- Rulemaking Update
- Issues from Commissioners
- Meeting Assignments and Preview of Agenda Items for Next Meeting
Motions
Meeting Agenda Overview
Listen to the Meeting on YouTube
Wednesday, August 25, 2021
- Public Comment Period
Thursday, August 26, 2021
- Preliminary Matters
- Public Comment Period
- Chairman's Report
- Committee Reports
- DMF Director's Report
- Standard Commercial Fishing License Eligibility Report (Presentation)
- 2021 Amendment to the Coastal Habitat Protection Plan (Presentation)
- Fishery Management Plans
- Stock Overview Report (Presentation)
- Status of Ongoing Plans and 2020 Fishery Management Plan Review (Presentation)
- Amendment 3 to the Southern Flounder FMP
- Small Mesh Gill Net Rules Modification
- Rulemaking Update
- Issues from Commissioners
- Meeting Assignments and Preview of Agenda Items for Next Meeting
Motions
Meeting Agenda Overview
Listen to the Meeting on YouTube
September 9, 2021
- Preliminary Matters
- 2020-2021 Annual Rulemaking Cycle "Package B"
- Vote on final approval of readoption of 15A NCAC 03Q .0101-.0109 per G.S. 150B-21.3A**
Motions
Meeting Agenda Overview
November 17, 2021
- Public Comment Period
November 18, 2021
- Preliminary Matters
- Public Comment Period
- Chairman's Report
- Committee Reports
- Director’s Report
- Landings Overview
- Lunch Break
- Fishery Management Plans
- Status of ongoing plans
- Amendment 3 to the Southern Flounder FMP
- Presentation of Draft Amendment 3
- Vote to approve draft Amendment 3 to the Southern Flounder FMP for review by the public and advisory committees**
- Amendment 2 to the Interjurisdictional FMP
- Vote on approval of the Goal and Objectives**
- Amendment 2 to the Shrimp FMP (Presentation)
- Public comment summary
- Review recommendations from advisory committees and the Division of Marine Fisheries
- Vote to select preferred management options**
- Vote to send draft plan to the Department of Environmental Quality**
November 19, 2021
- North Carolina Oyster Blueprint – Erin Fleckenstein, NC Coastal Federation
- Coastal Habitat Protection Plan (Presentation)
- Rulemaking
- Rule Suspensions**
- Additional Labeling Requirements for Repacked Foreign Crab Meat Issue Paper**
- Vote on preferred management option and associated proposed language for rulemaking**
- 2020-2021 Rulemaking Cycle Update
- 2021-2022 Rulemaking Cycle
- 2022-2023 Rulemaking Cycle Preview
- Issues from Commissioners
- Review of MFC Workplan and Meeting Assignments
- Adjourn
Motions
2020
Meeting Agenda Overview
Listen to the Meeting on YouTube
February 19, 2020
February 20, 2020
- Preliminary Matters
- Public Comment Period
- Chairman's Report
- Committee Reports
- Rulemaking Presentation
- Small-Mesh Gill Nets Rulemaking
- Fishery Management Plans
- Rulemaking
- DMF Director's Report
- Shellfish Aquaculture Update
- Issues from Commissioners
- Meeting Assignments and Preview of Agenda Items for May Meeting
February 21, 2020
- Meeting Day Cancelled Due to Inclement Weather
Summary Motions
Meeting Agenda Overview
Listen to the Meeting on YouTube
Thursday, May 14, 2020
- Preliminary Matters
- Public Comment (Written Only)
- Chairman's Report
- Committee Reports
- DMF Director's Report
- Fishery Management Plans (Presentation)
- Repacking of Foreign Crab Meat in North Carolina (Presentation)
- Rulemaking Update (Presentation)
- Rule Suspensions (Presentation)
- Additional Handouts
- Issues from Commissioners
- Meeting Assignments and Preview of Agenda Items for August Meeting
Summary Motions
Meeting Agenda Overview
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August 20, 2020
- Preliminary Matters
- Chairman's Report
- Committee Reports
- DMF Director's Report
- Coastal Habitat Protection Plan Update (Presentation)
- Stock Overview Report (Presentation)
- CHPP Steering Committee Update
- Fishery Management Plans (Presentation)
- Standard Commercial Fishing License Eligibility Report (Presentation)
- Rulemaking Update (Presentation)
- Additional Handouts:
- Issues from Commissioners
- Meeting Assignments and Preview of Agenda Items for August Meeting
August 21, 2020
- Meeting adjourned on August 20th, having completed all agenda items.
Motions
Meeting Agenda Overview
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November 19, 2020
- Preliminary Matters
- Public Comment Period
- Chairman's Report
- Committee Reports
- DMF Director's Report
- Small Mesh Gill Net Rules Modification Presentation
- High Efficiency Gear Restrictions on Artificial Reefs in State Ocean Waters (Presentation)
- Prohibiting Repacking of Foreign Crab Meat in North Carolina (Presentation)
- Coastal Habitat Protection Plan Update (Presentation)
November 20, 2020
- 2019 Landings Overview (Presentation)
- Fishery Management Plans (Presentation)
- Southern Flounder (Presentation)
- Estuarine Striped Bass (Presentation-Albemarle-Roanoke Presentation- Central-Southern)
- Revision to Amendment 1 Discussion
- Commissiner Kornegay Striped Bass Discussion
- Rulemaking (Presentation)
- Rule Suspensions (Presentation)
- Issues from Commissioners
- Meeting Conclusion
Motions
2019
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February 20, 2019
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Public Comment Period |
February 21, 2019 |
Preliminary Matters
Public Comment Period
Reports and updates on recent Division of Marine Fisheries activities
Rulemaking Update
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February 22, 2019 |
Fishery Management Plans
Coastal Habitat Protection Plan Overview and Implementation Issues from Commissioners Meeting Assignments and Preview of Agenda Items for May Meeting |
Meeting Agenda and Other Materials
Director’s Letter on Supplement A/Proclamation Request
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March 13, 2019 |
Preliminary Matters Purpose of Emergency Meeting - Chairman Rob Bizzell Overview of G.S. 113-221.1. Proclamations; emergency review - Shawn Maier Discussion on Directing the Division of Marine Fisheries Director to Issue a Proclamation Regarding Gill Nets Discussion on Requesting the Wildlife Resources Commission Adopt Concurrent Regulations Regarding Recreational Harvest of Striped Bass in the Joint Waters of the State Discussion on Meeting Decision and Notice |
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Senate Bill 554 Summaries | Gov. Roy Cooper Resolution |
Kim Tavasso Letter | Stuart Creighton Letter |
Chris McCaffity Letter |
Meeting Agenda Overview |
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May 15, 2019 |
Public Comment Period |
May 16, 2019 |
Preliminary Matters
Public Comment Period
Biological Data Collection Programs and Sampling Design Rulemaking Update
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May 17, 2019 |
Fishery Management Plans
Blue Crab Fishery Management Plan Amendment 3 Update Southern Flounder Fishery Management Plan Amendment 2 Issues from Commissioners Meeting Assignments/Preview of Agenda Items for August Meeting |
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Meeting Agenda | MFC Memo |
Southern Flounder Draft Amendment 2 | Draft Southern Flounder Amendment 2 Public Comment Summary |
Special Meeting — All Handouts |
Meeting Agenda Overview |
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June 6, 2019 |
Preliminary Matters Public Comment Period Southern Flounder Fishery Management Plan Amendment 2
Adjourn / Closing Remarks |
Meeting Agenda Overview |
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August 21, 2019 |
Public Comment Period |
August 22, 2019 |
Swearing in of New Commissioners
Public Comment Period Petitions for Rulemaking
Director's Report - Director Steve Murphey
Standard Commercial Fishing License Eligibility Report/Set Eligibility Pool Cap - Capt. Garland Yopp and Stephanie McInerny
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August 23, 2019 |
Stock Overview Report - Lee Paramore 2018 Landings Overview - Stephanie McInerny, Alan Bianchi and Chris Wilson Fishery Management Plans
Periodic Review and Expiration of Existing Rules - Catherine Blum
Rule Suspension Update - Kathy Rawls
Issues from Commissioners Meeting Assignments and Preview of Agenda Items for November Meeting |
Meeting Agenda Overview |
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November 13, 2019 |
Public Comment Period |
November 14, 2019 |
Preliminary Matters
Public Comment Period
Special Presentation - Nancy Fish
Director’s Report - Director Steve Murphey
North Carolina Wildlife Federation Officer of the Year Presentation - Tim Gestwicki Update on Act to Provide Further Support tthe Shellfish Aquaculture Industry in North Carolina (Session Law 2019-37) - Jacob Boyd
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November 15, 2019 |
Fishery Management Plan Update
Vote to Send Draft Plan to the Department of Environmental Quality for Review and Comment Blue Crab Fishery Management Plan Amendment 3 - Jason Rock and Corrin Flora
Southern Flounder Fishery Management Plan Amendment 3 Update - Mike Loeffler and Anne Markwith Shrimp Fishery Management Plan Amendment 2 Update - Chris Stewart, Jason Rock and Kim Harding Coastal Habitat Protection Plan Update and Executive Order 80 Update - Anne Deaton, Jimmy Johnson and Jacob Boyd Rulemaking Update - Catherine Blum
Rules Suspension Annual Update - Kathy Rawls Issues from Commissioners Meeting Assignments and Preview of Agenda Items for February Meeting - Lara Klibansky |
2018
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Commercial Licenses - Comments | 2018 Winter Meeting Summary |
ASMFC February 2018 MFC Cover Memo | Comments from Dr. Meyer |
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February 14, 2018 |
Preliminary Matters
Director’s Report - Director Steve Murphey
Potential Solutions to Address Shellfish Lease Conflicts - Steve Murphey and Anne Deaton
Public Comment Period |
February 15, 2018 |
Documenting Unsold Standard Commercial Fishing License Catch - Stephany McInerny and Col. Dean Nelson Fishery Management Plan Update - Catherine Blum Final Striped Mullet Data Analysis and Recommendations - Dan Zapf and Tracey Bauer Southeast Regional Southern Flounder Stock Assessment - Laura Lee and Mike Loeffler Rulemaking Update - Catherine Blum
Issues from Commissioners Meeting Assignments and Preview of May Agenda Items - Nancy Fish |
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May 16, 2018 |
Preliminary Matters
Director’s Report - Director Steve Murphey
Stock Assessment 101 - Laura Lee Moved Closed Session Return Closed Session Public Comment Period |
May 17 |
Fishery Management Plan Update - Catherine Blum Blue Crab Stock Assessment - Dr. Yan Li and Jason Rock Shrimp Bycatch Reduction Industry Workgroup Results and Recommendations - Kevin Brown
Potential Solutions to Address Shellfish Lease Conflicts - Mike Graven and Anne Deaton Triploid Oysters in Shellfish Mariculture - Steve Murphey Region 4 Strategic Habitat Area Nominations - Casey Knight
Rulemaking Update - Catherine Blum
Issues from Commissioners Meeting Assignments and Preview of August Agenda Items - Nancy Fish |
Handouts and Comments | |
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ASMFC Fisheries Focus (June/July 2018) | ASMFC Summer Meeting Summary |
August 2018 C. McCaffity Public Comments | NCWU Striped Mullet Letter |
T. Hergenrader Comments |
Meeting Agenda Overview |
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August 15, 2018 |
Preliminary Matters
Director’s Report - Steve Murphey
Stock Overview Report - Lee Paramore Fishery Management Plans - Catherine Blum
Public Comment Period |
August 16, 2018 |
Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission Update - Chris Batsavage Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council Update - Chris Batsavage Standard Commercial Fishing License Eligibility Report/Set Eligibility Pool Cap - Capt. Carter Witten and Stephanie McInerny
Fishery Management Plans (Updates) - Catherine Blum Blue Crab Fishery Management Plan - Jason Rock and Corrin Flora
Striped Mullet Fishery Management Plan Amendment 1
Southern Flounder Fishery Management Plan Amendment 2 Update - Mike Loeffler Periodic Review and Expiration of Existing Rules - Catherine Blum
Rules Suspensions - Kathy Rawls
Issues from Commissioners |
Meeting Agenda Overview |
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November 14, 2018 |
Public Comment Period |
November 15, 2018 |
Preliminary Matters
Public Comment Period
Director’s Report - Director Steve Murphey Division of Marine Fisheries Quarterly Update Central Southern Striped Bass – Charlton Godwin
Update on Spotted Seatrout Cold-Stun Impacts - Tracey Bauer Rules Suspension Annual Update - Kathy Rawls Status of Rule Development to Clarify Standard Commercial Fishing License Transfers - Stephanie McInerny N.C. Saltwater Fishing Tournament - Carole Willis Shellfish Sanitation and Recreational Water Quality Program Overview - Shannon Jenkins and J.D. Potts Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission – Chris Batsavage
Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council Update – Chris Batsavage
South Atlantic Fishery Management Council Update – Chris Batsavage Highly Migratory Species - Jason Rock Informational Materials
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November 16, 2018 |
Rulemaking Update - Catherine Blum
2017 Landings Overview - Stephanie McInerny, Alan Bianchi and Chris Wilson Fishery Management Plan Update - Catherine Blum Blue Crab Fishery Management Plan Amendment 3 Update - Jason Rock and Corrin Flora Southern Flounder Fishery Management Plan Amendment 2
Issues from Commissioners |
2017
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Preliminary Matters (Audio)
Director’s Report - Director Braxton Davis
Move to Close Session Move to Open Session
Public Comment Period |
February 16, 2017 |
Petition for Rulemaking by the North Carolina Wildlife Federation
2017 Cobia Season and Potential Management Measures - Michelle Duval and Steve Poland
Central Southern Management Area Striped Bass Fishery Management Plan Update and Rulemaking - Catherine Blum
Rules Suspensions - Kathy Rawls
Issues from Commissioners Meeting Assignments and Preview of Agenda Items for May Meeting - Nancy Fish |
Meeting Agenda Overview |
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Prelimary Matters
Director’s Report (Part 1) - Director Braxton Davis
Move to Close Session Move to Open Session / Southern Flounder Litigation Director's Report (Part 2)
Public Comment Period |
May 18, 2017 |
Cobia Management - Michelle Duval and Steve Poland Fishery Management Plan Update - Catherine Blum
Rulemaking Update - Catherine Blum
Rules Suspensions - Kathy Rawls Issues from Commissioners Meeting Assignments and Preview of August Agenda Items - Nancy Fish |
Handouts | |
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ASMFC 2017 Summer Meeting Summary | ASMFC Aug. 2017 Memo |
WRC/MFC Inland Fishing Regulations | SAFMC/NOAA Cobia Discussion Paper |
McCaffity Public Comment | Aug. 2017 Stocked Species Memo |
Meeting Agenda Overview |
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Preliminary Matters
Director’s Report - Director Braxton Davis
Landings Overview - Stephanie McInerny, Alan Bianchi and Chris Wilson Blue Crab Traffic Light Assessment Update - Jason Rock Stock Status Report - Tina Moore Red Drum Update - Lee Paramore Public Comment Period |
August 17, 2017 |
SCFL Eligibility Report/Set Eligibility Pool Cap - Major Jason Walker
Fishery Management Plan Update - Catherine Blum
Rulemaking Update - Catherine Blum
Rules Suspensions - Kathy Rawls
Issues from Commissioners Meeting Assignments and Preview of November Agenda Items - Nancy Fish |
Meeting Agenda Overview |
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Preliminary Matters
Director’s Report - Director Braxton Davis
Committee Reports
Public Comment Period |
November 16, 2017 |
Shellfish Mariculture
Fishery Management Plan Update - Catherine Blum
Striped Mullet Update – Dan Zapf and Tracey Bauer Rule Suspension Annual Update – Kathy Rawls Coastal Habitat Protection Implementation Plan – Jimmy Johnson
Issues from Commissioners |
Meeting Assignments and Preview of November Agenda Items - Nancy Fish |
2016
Meeting Agenda Overview |
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Public Comment Preliminary Matters
Public Comment South Atlantic Fishery Management Council Nominations - Michelle Duval
Petition for Declaratory Ruling
2015 Coastal Habitat Protection Plan Update - Jimmy Johnson
Chairman’s Report
Issues from Commissioners
Committee Reports
Fishery Management Plan Update - Catherine Blum
Recommendations for Total Allowable Landings for Pound Nets by Waterbodies for Supplement A to the Southern Flounder Fishery Management Plan Amendment 1 - Louis Daniel Oyster Fishery Management Plan Amendment 4 and Hard Clam Fishery Management Plan Amendment 2 - Tina Moore
Rule Suspensions - Kathy Rawls
Director’s Report - Louis Daniel
Issues from Commissioners Meeting Assignments and Preview of Agenda Items for Upcoming Meeting |
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ASMFC 2016 Spring Meeting Summary | Cobia Letters |
Striped Bass Letters and Comments |
Meeting Agenda Overview |
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Public Comment Preliminary Matters
Public Comment NOAA Fisheries 2016 Recreational Cobia Season - Michelle Duval
Blue Crab Traffic Light Assessment Update - Jason Rock and Corrin Flora
Fishery Management Plan Update - Catherine Blum
Total Allowable Landings for Pound Nets by Waterbodies for Supplement A to the Southern Flounder Fishery Management Plan Amendment 1 - Mike Loeffler and Chris Stewart Oyster Fishery Management Plan Amendment 4 and Hard Clam Fishery Management Plan Amendment 2 - Tina Moore and Joe Facendola
Rulemaking Update - Catherine Blum
Rule Suspensions - Kathy Rawls
Issues from Commissioners Meeting Assignments and Preview of Agenda Items for Upcoming Meeting |
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ASMFC Summer 2016 Meeting Summary | Beaufort County Research on Stocking Striped Bass |
SAFMC Summer 2016 South Atlantic Update |
Meeting Agenda Overview |
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Public Meeting Preliminary Matters
Public Comment
Standard Commercial Fishing License Eligibility Report/Set Eligibility Pool Cap - Stephanie McInerny and Capt. Jason Walker
Landings Overview - Stephanie McInerny, Alan Bianchi and Doug Mumford Stock Status Report - Lee Paramore Central Southern Management Area Striped Bass Meeting Update - Braxton Davis and Charlton Godwin Fishery Management Plan Update - Catherine Blum
Rulemaking Update - Catherine Blum
Rule Suspensions - Kathy Rawls
Coastal Habitat Protection Plan Annual Report - Jimmy Johnson
Director’s Report
Issues from Commissioners Meeting Assignments and Preview of Agenda Items for Upcoming Meeting |
Meeting Agenda Overview |
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Public Comment Preliminary Matters
Petition for Rulemaking by the North Carolina Wildlife Federation - Blakely Hildebrand Public Comment
Martins Point Conflict Resolution - Kathy Rawls
Fishery Management Plan Update - Catherine Blum Albemarle Roanoke Striped Bass Stock Assessment - Charlton Godwin Central Southern Management Area Striped Bass Genetics Study - Charlton Godwin Collaborative Shrimp Trawl Gear Study Update - Kevin Brown Rulemaking - Catherine Blum
Rules Suspensions - Kathy Rawls
Director’s Report - Director Braxton Davis
Issues from Commissioners Meeting Assignments and Preview of Agenda Items for February Meeting - Nancy Fish |
2015
Multi Species Tagging Program Presentation
Meeting Agenda Overview |
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Public Comments Preliminary Matters
Public Comment
Issues from Commissioners
Rulemaking Update and Fishery Management Plan Final Approval– Catherine Blum
Rule Suspensions – Kathy Rawls
Fishery Management Plans – Catherine Blum
Petition for Declaratory Ruling / Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission Interstate Fishery Management Plan for American Eel Addendum III
Stakeholder Workgroup / Bycatch Reduction Device Testing Update – Kevin Brown Southern Flounder Stock Assessment – Will Smith and Tom Wadsworth Sheepshead Management – Stephen Taylor FY 2015/2016 Initiative Development – Louis Daniel N.C. Commercial Fishing Resource Fund Update – Lauren Morris Director's Report - Louis Daniel
Protected Resources Update - Chris Batsavage
Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council Update – Chris Batsavage South Atlantic Fishery Management Council Update – Michelle Duval Highly Migratory Species – Randy Gregory Informational Materials
Issues from Commissioners Meeting Assignments and Preview of Agenda Items for Upcoming Meeting – Nancy Fish |
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Public Comment
Issues from Commissioners
2014 Landings
Fishery Management Plans – Catherine Blum
Southern Flounder Fishery Management Plan
Spotted Seatrout Stock Assessment – Laura Lee and Mike Loeffler Kingfish Fishery Management Plan – Beth Egbert and Kevin Brown
Review Brad Scott Timeline – Patti Fowler Sheepshead Management – Stephen Taylor
Rulemaking – Catherine Blum
Rule Suspension Notification – Kathy Rawls
Director’s Report – Louis Daniel
Personal Consumption Survey – John Hadley Quota Update Shrimp Trawl Industry Workgroup Update – Kevin Brown Protected Resources Update – Chris Batsavage
Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council Update – Chris Batsavage South Atlantic Fishery Management Council Update – Michelle Duval Issues from Commissioners Meeting Assignments and Preview of Agenda Items for Upcoming Meeting – Nancy Fish |
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Public Comments Preliminary Matters
Public Comment
Issues from Commissioners
SCFL Eligibility Report / Set Eligibility Pool Cap— Jack Holland
Tagging Program— Amy Comer Rep. Bob Steinburg Comments Division of Marine Fisheries Annual Stock Status Report — Lee Paramore Presentation of DENR Letter on Southern Flounder Supplement Fishery Management Plans — Catherine Blum
Blue Crab Traffic Light Assessment Update — Jason Rock Interjurisdictional Fishery Management Plan Information Update — Michelle Duval and Katy West
Kingfish Fishery Management Plan — Beth Egbert and Kevin Brown
Fishery Management Plan Schedule - Catherine Blum
Rulemaking— Catherine Blum
Rule Suspensions — Kathy Rawls
Director’s Report — Louis Daniel
Issues from Commissioners Meeting Assignments and Preview of Agenda Items for Upcoming Meeting as well as further discussion about meeting in September |
Handouts and Presentations | |
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Southern Flounder | Oyster and Hard Clam |
American Shad | 2015 Coastal Habitat Protection Plan |
ASMFC Annual Meeting Summary | DMF Budget Reductions |
Letters (Public Comments) |
Meeting Agenda |
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Public Comment Preliminary Matters
Public Comment Supplement A to the Southern Flounder Fishery Management Plan Amendment 1 - Chris Stewart and Mike Loeffler
Nominating Committee Report - Michelle Duval
Oyster Fishery Management Plan Amendment 4 and Hard Clam Fishery Management Plan Amendment 2 - Tina Moore and Trish Murphey
Interjurisdictional Fishery Management Plan Information Update - Michelle Duval and Katy West
Kingfish Fishery Management Plan Information Update - Beth Egbert
Rulemaking Update and Final Approval of Striped Mullet Fishery Management Plan - John Hadley
Director’s Report - Louis Daniel
Coastal Habitat Protection Plan Update - Jimmy Johnson
Meeting Assignments and Preview of Agenda Items for Upcoming Meeting |