CMAC AGENDA 01/22/2007
VIRGINIA MARINE RESOURCES COMMISSION
CRAB MANAGEMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE
2600 WASHINGTON AVENUE, NEWPORT NEWS, VA
VMRC CONFERENCE ROOM, 4TH FLOOR
JANUARY 22, 2007 - *7:00 PM
AGENDA
I. Introductions; Announcements
II. Approval of minutes from the October 16, 2006 meeting
III. Old Business
a. Size limit increases for the Potomac River tributaries
b. Black sponge crab protection versus additional spawning sanctuaries
IV. New Business
a. Alterations of the pot and dredge season, March 15 versus April 1 and December 15 versus December 1
b. Statewide increases in minimum size limits and cull rings
c. Upriver sanctuaries (refuges) to protect male crabs
d. Use of agents, multiple licenses per vessel
V. Next Meeting Date
VI. Adjournment
*Please note the later meeting time – 7:00 PM
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VMRC does not discriminate against individuals with disabilities;
therefore, if you are in need of reasonable accommodations due to a
disability, please advise Joey Thompson (757-247-2238) no less than five
work days prior to the meeting time and identify your needs.
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