The Virginia Marine Resources Commission invites public comment on proposed
amendments to regulations, as shown below. By May 11, 2020 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 special
public hearing by electronic communication means on the proposed amendments to
these regulations will be held on Tuesday, May 26, 2020, at 9:30 AM. In
consideration of Governor Northam�s Executive Order 55 and public safety,
Commission members and the public may only participate in this meeting via
video/audio conference. No one will be allowed to attend the meeting in person
in accordance with Executive Order 55 prohibiting gatherings of 10 or more
individuals. All persons interested in commenting are highly encouraged to
submit written comments prior to the meeting. The Virginia Marine Resources
Commission may meet by electronic communication means without a quorum of the
public body or any member of the governing board physically assembled at one
location as the Governor has declared a state of emergency in accordance with �
44-146.17.
Public comments on the proposal should be provided to Patrick
Geer, VMRC Fisheries Management Division, 380 Fenwick Road, Bldg. 96, Fort
Monroe, Virginia 23651, by 12:00 p.m., Thursday, May 21, 2020. Comments can also
be emailed to fisheries@mrc.virginia.gov with the subject heading
"Commission
Comments" and will be accepted until 12 p.m. on May 25, 2020.
Further
instructions for electronic meeting participation, public call-in information,
and the meeting web link will also be provided at
https://mrc.virginia.gov/calendar.shtm in advance of the electronic meeting.
The Commission may review Fisheries Management Division items as early as
9:30 a.m.
I. Chapter 4 VAC 20-950-10 et seq., "Pertaining to Black
Sea Bass"
The Commission proposes to amend Chapter 4 VAC 20-950-10 et
seq. "Pertaining to Black Sea Bass" to establish the commercial black sea bass
fishery quota for 2020.
The purpose of this amendment is to comply with
the Interstate Fishery Management Plan for this species.
[Draft Regulation 4 VAC
20-950-10 et seq., "Pertaining to Black Sea Bass"]
II. Chapter
4 VAC 20-510-10 et seq., "Pertaining to Amberjack and Cobia", and Chapter 4 VAC
20-610-10 et seq., "Pertaining to Commercial Fishing and Mandatory Harvest
Reporting"
The Commission proposes to amend Chapter 4 VAC 20-510-10 et
seq. �Pertaining to Amberjack and Cobia�, and Chapter 4 VAC 20-610-10 et seq.,
�Pertaining to Commercial Fishing and Mandatory Harvest Reporting� to establish
weekly harvest reporting and commercial fishery closure procedures for cobia.
The purpose of this amendment is to comply with Amendment I of the
Interstate Fisheries Management Plan for Atlantic Migratory Group Cobia.
[Draft Regulation 4 VAC
20-510-10 et seq., "Pertaining to Amberjack and Cobia" |
Draft Regulation 4 VAC 20-610-10
et seq., "Pertaining to Commercial Fishing and Mandatory Harvest Reporting"]
VMRC DOES NOT DISCRIMINATE AGAINST INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES; THEREFORE,
IF YOU ARE IN NEED OF REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS BECAUSE OF A DISABILITY, PLEASE
ADVISE ELLEN BOLEN, DEPUTY COMMISSIONER (757-247-2269) NO LATER THAN FIVE WORK
DAYS PRIOR TO THE MEETING DATE AND IDENTIFY YOUR NEEDS.
