The Virginia Marine Resources Commission invites public comment on
the proposed regulations listed below.
In accordance with §28.2-209 of the Code of Virginia, a public
hearing on the proposed amendments will be held at 12:00 Noon on
Tuesday, December 21, 2004 at the Marine Resources Commission, 2600
Washington Avenue, Newport News, Virginia. Written comments on
the proposals should be mailed to Jack Travelstead, VMRC Fisheries
Management Division, 2600 Washington Avenue, 3rd Floor, Newport News,
Virginia 23607, by 5:00 p.m., Monday, December 20, 2004.
Copies of the proposed amendments may be reviewed at the Commission
Monday through Friday, 8:15 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and may be obtained by
calling the Commission at (757) 247-2248.
I. REGULATION 4 VAC
20-620-10 ET SEQ., "Pertaining to Summer Flounder"
The Commission proposes to amend the Regulation, as follows:
II. REGULATION 4 VAC 20-15-10 ET
SEQ., "Pertaining to License and Permit Fees"
Section 28.2-201 authorizes the Marine Resources Commission to
establish fees for permits required for delayed or limited entry
fisheries, shellfish relaying, scientific collection, and for the
administrative transfer of these permits among fishermen. It
further authorizes the Commission to increase fees for tidal fishery
licenses and permits that are authorized by Title 28.2 or by
regulation. Any fee increase for such licenses and permits shall
be capped at $5 or a percentage equal to the increase in the Consumer
Price Index calculated from the time the fee was last set or adjusted,
whichever is greater.
The Marine Resources Commission invites public comment on a proposal to
establish fees for the permits listed above and to increase all license
fees in accordance with the requirements listed above.
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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 DEBORAH CAWTHON (757-247-2248) NO LATER THAN FIVE WORK
DAYS PRIOR
TO THE MEETING DATE AND IDENTIFY YOUR NEEDS.