Marine Fisheries Commission Proposed Rules 2023-2024 Package

Shellfish Relay Program and Shellfish Leases and Franchises

Data Collection and Harassment Prevention for the Conservation of Marine and Estuarine Resources

Oyster Sanctuary Changes

Readoption of Shellfish Sanitation Rules (15A NCAC 18A)

More Information

Here is supporting information for the Marine Fisheries Commission proposed rules in the 2023-2024 Package. For questions about Marine Fisheries Commission rule-making contact the Division of Marine Fisheries Rulemaking Coordinator at Catherine.Blum@deq.nc.gov.

News Release Information about proposed rules and public comment opportunities.	The public comment period has closed.
Public Hearing Speaker Registration has closed.	The public hearing for these rules occurred on August 16, 2023.
Text of the proposed rules: Shellfish Relay Program and Shellfish Leases and Franchises Data Collection and Harassment Prevention for the Conservation of Marine and Estuarine Resources Oyster Sanctuary Changes Readoption of Shellfish Sanitation Rules (15A NCAC 18A)
An explanation of the proposed rules and the reason for the proposed rules: Notice of Text Attachment to Form 0300
Federal certification required per North Carolina General Statute 150B-19.1(g): Not Applicable
Instructions on how and where to submit oral or written comments on the proposed rules: Notice of Text Form 0300 (See Box 5 and Box 9)
Fiscal notes: Shellfish Relay Program and Shellfish Leases and Franchises Data Collection and Harassment Prevention for the Conservation of Marine and Estuarine Resources Oyster Sanctuary Changes Readoption of Shellfish Sanitation Rules (15A NCAC 18A)