The Virginia Marine Resources Commission invites public comment on proposed amendments to regulations, as shown below. By August 8, 2024, the proposed draft regulations may be viewed on the VMRC web calendar at https://mrc.virginia.gov/calendar.shtm.
In accordance with Section 28.2-209 of the Code of Virginia, a public hearing on the proposed amendments to these regulations will be held on Tuesday, August 27, 2024, at the Virginia Marine Resources Commission, 380 Fenwick Road, Bldg. 96, Fort Monroe, Virginia.
Written public comments on the Shellfish Management Division proposals or on shellfish items not on the agenda must be provided by 12:00 p.m., Thursday, August 22, 2024, to Public Comments, VMRC Shellfish Management Division, 380 Fenwick Road, Bldg. 96, Fort Monroe, Virginia 23651, or sent by email to web.info@mrc.virginia.gov with the subject heading "Shellfish Commission Comments," or submitted online at https://webapps.mrc.virginia.gov/public/fisheries/comments/.
The Commission may review Shellfish Management Division items as early as 9:30 a.m.
I. Chapter 4VAC20-720-10 et seq., “Pertaining to Restrictions on Oyster Harvest”
The Commission proposes to amend Chapter 4VAC20-720-10 et seq., “Pertaining to Restrictions on Oyster Harvest" to establish the 2024-2025 areas of public harvest, public oyster harvest seasons, and oyster resource conservation measures.
In accordance with Section 28.2-203, 28-2-506, and 28.2-524 of the Code of Virginia, the purpose of these amendments is to manage the Virginia public oyster fishery for sustainable harvest and to prevent overfishing.
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