AGENDA September 24, 2024

** APPROVAL OF AGENDA.

1. MINUTES of previous meeting.

2. PERMITS (Projects over $500,000.00 with no objections and with staff recommendation for approval).

3. CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS.

4. CLOSED MEETING FOR CONSULTATION WITH, OR BRIEFING BY, COUNSEL.

5. ROGER EVANS, JR. #24-1089 Requests authorization to construct a 30-foot long by 14-foot wide open-sided single slip boathouse over an existing boat lift, adjacent to property situated along Cod Creek at 485 Clarke Lane in Northumberland County. This project is protested by an adjacent property owner.

6. PUBLIC COMMENTS

7. PUBLIC HEARING Proposal to amend Chapter 4VAC20-740-10 et seq., "Pertaining to Snagging or Towing of Fish" to allow recreational anglers to snag Atlantic menhaden and mullet species in the Mugel genus (white mullet, striped mullet, and flathead grey mullet).

8. REQUEST FOR PUBLIC HEARING Staff presentation, public comment opportunity, and Commission discussion to guide the October Commission decision regarding potential regulatory amendments for the winter crab fishery.

9. DISCUSSION Recommendations from the Recreational Fishing Advisory Board.

FISHERY MANAGEMENT ITEMS WILL IMMEDIATELY FOLLOW THE HABITAT MANAGEMENT PROJECTS ON THIS AGENDA.