The Virginia Marine Resources Commission invites public comment on proposed amendments to regulations, as shown below. By Wednesday, November 12, 2025, 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, December 2, 2025, at the Virginia Marine Resources Commission, 380 Fenwick Road, Bldg. 96, Fort Monroe, Virginia.
Written public comments on the proposals below or on items not on the agenda must be provided by 12:00 p.m., Wednesday, November 26, 2025. Comments should be made at the following link: https://webapps.mrc.virginia.gov/public/fisheries/search_publiccomments.php, or addressed to Public Comments, 380 Fenwick Road, Bldg. 96, Fort Monroe, Virginia 23651.
I. Chapter 4VAC20-1390-10, “Pertaining to Shrimp”
The Commission proposes amendments to Chapter 4VAC20-1390, “Pertaining to Shrimp,” to expand the number of limited entry shrimp trawl licenses.
The purpose of these amendments is to promote and enhance the shrimp trawl fishery in an ecologically conservative manner.
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