The NC Division of Marine Fisheries will hold a public hearing on proposed shellfish leases in Pender County at 6 p.m. Tuesday, April 15, 2025. The hearing will be conducted both in person at the Topsail Beach Town Hall, 820 S Anderson Blvd, Topsail Beach, and virtually via Webex.
How to Join the Public Hearing
Join Online
Click here to join the Webex meeting
- Webinar Number/Access Code: 2430 281 0704
- Attendee Password: PZhcD8GxJ34
- Phone/Video System Access: Dial 79423849
Join by Phone
U.S. Toll Number: +1-415-655-0003
Submit Public Comments
- Deadline: 5 p.m. Wednesday, April 16, 2025
Meeting Materials
Presentation
The meeting presentation will be made available prior to the hearing.
Register to Speak Virtually via Webex
Individuals who wish to provide verbal comments during the hearing via Webex must complete registration by 4 p.m. on Monday, April 14, 2025. To register, please visit this link. Early registration is encouraged to facilitate orderly participation.
Investigation Reports
The following reports provide detailed information on shellfish lease applications under review:
- James B. Pumphrey and Benjamin Slay (24-015BL/24-016WC)
- Thomas A. Cannon (24-023BL)
- Thomas A. Cannon (24-024BL)
Further information on these proposed leases may be found on the interactive Shellfish Leasing Tool.