As of May 2004 Public Notice links are no longer being posted on this page.
Refer to the Agency Calendar for upcoming and past Notices for 2004. Links to Notices prior to 2004 are listed on this web page.March 2004:
Notice announcing a public hearing on the proposed amendments will be held at 12:00 Noon on Tuesday, March 23, 2004: Pertaining to Summer Flounder; Pertaining to Black Sea Bass; Pertaining to Scup.
The Commission at its meeting on February 24,
2004 approved Emergency
Chapter
"PERTAINING TO RESTRICTIONS ON OYSTER HARVEST"
January 2004: The Commission proposes amendments to
Regulation 4 VAC 20-920-10 et seq., "Pertaining to Landing Licenses"
and Regulation 4 VAC 20-720-10 et seq., "Pertaining to Restrictions on
Oyster Harvest." Read the Publice Notice.
NOTICE OF REQUEST FOR PUBLIC
PARTICIPATION IN THE 2004 SHAD RESTORATION PROJECT: The
Marine Resources Commission invites WRITTEN RESPONSE as to the
availability of as many as 10 individuals for capturing American shad
(shad) from the Pamunkey River (unless otherwise directed by the
Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries, VDGIF) for the 2004
shad restoration project. Project dates will be approximately
March 8 through mid-May, 2004. Read more on
this request.
Decemnber 2003:
December 22, 2003: The
Commission proposes to provide relief to pound net fishermen who were
affected by Hurricane Isabel
November 2003:
November 24, 2003: Public
Notice on
proposed amendments to rules for the 2004 striped bass fishery and the
James
River Hand Scrape Area oyster season
October 2003:
October 14, 2003: Click
here for more information regarding habitat permitting procedures
related to
Hurricane Isabel damage.
October 9, 2003: Public Notice regarding the commercial spiny dogfish fishery and a proposal to modify the minimum cull size for oysters
News Release announcing payments
of
federal blue crab disaster relief funds for qualified commercial
crabbers
October 1, 2003: Notice regarding Saltwater
Fishing Tournament annual meeting on October 28, 2003
September 2003:
September 4, 2003: Public Notice
regarding black sea bass, flounder and oysters
August 19, 2003: Public Notice regarding
JPM, Inc.
July 2003:
July 2, 2003: Public
Notice regarding
coordinate
correction in Blue Crab Sanctuary boundary.
Public Notice regarding haul seine
regulatory proposals.
June 2003:
June 4, 2003: public notice regarding commercial harvesting of black sea bass and scup, and use of haul seines
May 2003:
May 12, 2003: public notice regarding commercial harvesting of spiny dogfish (Note that the final decision related to this hearing has been held over until the June 24, 2003 meeting.)
April 2003:
April 22, 2003: Commission meeting related to King William Reservoir recessed until May 14, 2003. Click here for more.
April 18, 2003: Harvest Season on James River extended through June 30, 2003.
March 2003:
March 17, 2003: Public Hearing regarding King William Reservoir set for April 22, 2003. Click here for more.
February 2003:
February 3, 2003: The Commission invites public comment on proposed amendments to regulations related to striped bass, oyster harvest, non-native oyster experiments, flounder, black sea bass, scup, shad, and grey trout. Click here to read the public notice for the upcoming hearings at the February 25 Commission meeting.
January 2003:
January 24, 2003: The Virginia Marine Resources Commission invites public comment on a proposal and request for permit by the Virginia Seafood Council to deploy about one million triploid Suminoe oysters (Crassostrea ariakensis) at 10 locations in Virginia waters for aquaculture and subsequent marketing trials. A permit is required under Section 28.2-825 of the Code of Virginia for the deployment of this non-native oyster in the water of the Commonwealth.
December 2002:
The Commission will consider proposed amendments to regulations
pertaining
to red drum and shad
and Temples
Bay hand scrape oyster harvest and oyster dredge weight in Pocomoke and
Tangier
Sounds at the December 17, 2002 Commission meeting.
December 11, 2002: A public notice regarding the proposed
King William Reservoir has been posted.
The Chesapeake Bay Program has released for public comment - through
January
15th, 2003 (originally December 4th, 2002) a draft Comprehensive Oyster
Management Plan. It provides a general framework and specific
guidance for
a strategic, coordinated, multi-partner effort to rebuild and manage
native
oyster populations in Chesapeake Bay. The Plan can be found
at www.chesapeakebay.net/cop.htm.
November 2002:
The Virginia Marine Resources Commission (VMRC) invites public
comment on proposed amendments, shown below, to the following
regulations:
Regulation 4 VAC 20-252-10 et seq., Regulation 4 VAC 20-720-10 et seq.,
Regulation 4 VAC 20-754-10 et seq., and Regulation 4 VAC 20-950-10 et
seq.
Read the Public Notice here.
The Recreational Advisory Board will be reviewing project proposals on November 12, 2002.
The Chesapeake Bay Program has released for public comment - through
January
15th, 2003 (originally December 4th, 2002) a draft Comprehensive Oyster
Management Plan. It provides a
general framework and specific guidance for a strategic, coordinated,
multi-partner effort to rebuild and manage native oyster populations in
Chesapeake Bay. The Plan can be found at www.chesapeakebay.net/cop.htm
October 2002:
The Virginia Marine Resources
Commission
(VMRC) invites public comment on proposed amendments to the Regulations
listed
below (hearings to be held October 22, 2002):
Regulation 4 VAC 20-720-80.
Pertaining to Restrictions on Oyster Harvest.
Regulation 4 VAC 20-430-20. Marking Procedures for Drift and Anchored
Gill nets.
September 2002:
Public Hearings concerning oyster harvest seasons, seed clam importation, and gill net marking to be heard at September 24, 2002 meeting.
Virginia Saltwater Tournament Advisory Committee Annual Meeting to be held October 10, 2002.
The Recreational Advisory Board will be reviewing project proposals on October 8, 2002. Please click here for more.
August 2002:
August 7, 2002: The Virginia Marine Resources Commission invites public comment on emergency amendments to the regulations pertaining to the Blue Crab Sanctuary Area and the Hampton Roads Shellfish Relay Season.
The Recreational Advisory Board will be reviewing project proposals on September 9, 2002. Please click here for more.
July 2002:
The Virginia Marine Resources Commission invites public comment on emergency amendments to the regulation pertaining to the Blue Crab Sanctuary and the Hampton Roads Shellfish Relay Season.
June 2002:
ASMFC to hold public hearing on draft spiny dogfish FMP on 7/15/02 at 7PM at Commission's Newport News office.
A special meeting of the Virginia Marine Resources Commission has
been called for Thursday, July 11, 2002 at 1:30 PM. One agenda
item;
proposed minor technical changes to the expanded blue crab sanctuary in
the
Chesapeake Bay. This would amend 4VAC20-752-10 et seq. Click
on here for more.
Public notices for the July 23 Commission meeting
have been posted: concerning recreational
crabbing and purse seine and
snapper rig
reporting.
May 2002:
Commissioner Announces Free Fishing Days on May 31 and June 1 and 2, 2002 to promote saltwater recreational fishing
Notices for public hearings at upcoming Commission meetings concerning crab & scup (May 28, 2002 meeting), and the Virginia Seafood Council non-native oyster project (June 18, 2002 meeting) have been posted.
April 2002:
Public Oyster Ground Harvest Season in the James River Extended Through June 30, 2002
March 2002:
The VMRC invites public comment on proposed amendments to regulations...
February 2002:
Notice of Public Hearing Concerning Black Sea Bass
Notice related to Emergency Chapter 720-47 relating to special public oyster harvest seasons
January 2002:
Notice related to Emergency Chapter 720-46 relating to special public oyster harvest seasons
December 2001:
CLOSURE OF 2001 COMMERCIAL STRIPED BASS FISHERY
Changes in the regulation pertaining to the harvest of oysters
November 2001:
Changes in the regulation pertaining to the harvest of oysters
OCTOBER 2001:
SEPTEMBER 2001:
AUGUST 2001:
The Commission will be considered actions related to oysters, ballast water discharge procedures, black sea bass and scup, and Chincoteague Bay SAV sanctuary boundaries. Click on the individual links to read relevant information on these public notices.
JULY 2001:
VMRC invites public comment on proposed amendments to regulations
NMFS
Notice regarding 30 day pound net closure from June 19 to July 19
NMFS
Temporary
Rule on pound nets from Federal Register
MAY 2001:
The Virginia Marine Resources Commission invites public comment on proposed amendments to Regulation 4 VAC 20-950-10 ET SEQ., "Pertaining to Black Sea Bass".
APRIL 2001:
Proposed regulatory changes pertaining to bluefish and scup
MARCH 2001:
FEBRUARY 2001:
JANUARY 2001:
DECEMBER 2000:
NOVEMBER 2000:
OCTOBER 2000:
The Chesapeake Bay Commission Bi-State Blue Crab Advisory Committee
SEPTEMBER 2000:
VMRC Invites Public Comment on Proposed Changes to Fisheries Regulations
Proposed Amendments to 4VAC 20-540-10 et seq, "Pertaining to Spanish and King Mackerel."
AUGUST 2000:
VMRC Accepting Proposals for Funding Assitance for Restoration of Oyster Resources
Proposed Amendments to Whelk and Horseshoe Crab Regulations
JULY 2000:
4 VAC 20-890-10 et seq.,"Pertaining to Channeled Whelk"
JUNE 2000:
Pertaining to Crab Pots and Proposal for Chesapeake Bay Blue Crab Santuary
4 VAC 20-920-45,"Pertaining to Scup(Porgy)"
MAY 2000:
4 VAC 20-620-10 et seq., "Pertaining to Summer Flounder"
APRIL 2000:
4 VAC 20-310-10 ET SEQ., "Pertaining to the Relaying of Shellfish"
March 2000:
4 VAC 20-270-10 ET SEQ., "Pertaining to Crabbing"
4 VAC 20-700-10 ET SEQ., "Pertaining to Crab Pots"
Notice of Request for Public Participation in the 2000 Shad Restoration Project
Notice to Introduce the Non-native Oyster Crassostrea ariakcensis
Recreational Fishing Advisory Board Public Hearing March 13, 2000
February 2000:
Notice for 6 different regulations
January 2000:
The Commission meeting has been rescheduled for February 1, 2000
4 VAC 20-720-10 et seq., "Pertaining to Restrictions on Oyster Harvest".
4 VAC 20-890-10 et seq., "Pertaining to Channeled Whelk"
November 1999:
4 VAC 20-252-10 et seq., "Pertaining to the Taking of Striped Bass". Amendments for the Year 2000 Regulation.
October 1999:
Amendments to the following blue crab regulations
September 1999:
4 VAC 20-720-10 et seq., "Pertaining to Restrictions on Oyster Harvest"
4 VAC 20-890-10 et seq., "Pertaining to Channeled Whelk"
July 1999:
May 1999:
4VAC 20-720-10 et seq., "Pertaining to Restrictions on Oyster Harvest"
Pertaining to Blue Crabs
4 VAC 20-80-10 et seq., "Pertaining to the Setting of Fishing Devices Proximate to the Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel"
April 1999:
Amendments to three regulations:
4 VAC 20-430-10 et seq., "Pertaining to the Marking and Minimum Mesh Size of Gill Nets"
4 VAC 20-900-10 et seq., "Pertaining to Horseshoe Crabs"
March 1999:
Notice of Request for Public Participation in the 1999 Shad Restoration Project
February 1999:
4 VAC 20-20-35, "Pertaining to the Licensing of Fixed Fishing Devices -- No-Fishing Zone"
4 VAC 20-620-10 et seq., "Pertaining to Summer Flounder"
4 VAC 20-900-10 et seq., "Pertaining to Horseshoe Crabs"
Proposed 4 VAC 20-1030-10 et seq., Guideline Document entitled "Draft Management Plan for the Ungranted State Lands in Accomack and Northampton Counties"
January 1999:
4VAC 20-720-10 et seq., "Pertaining to Restrictions on Oyster Harvest"
Proposed regulation pertaining to bay scallops
December 1998:
4VAC 20-530-10 et seq., "Pertaining to American Shad"
4VAC 20-620-10 et seq., "Pertaining to Summer Flounder"
November 1998:
4VAC 20-720-10 et seq., "Pertaining to Restrictions on Oyster Harvest"
1998 Broodstock Relocation Project, Notice Of Intent To Purchase Oysters For Transplanting
4VAC 20-560-10 et seq., "Pertaining to Shellfish Management Areas"
4VAC 20-960-10 et seq., "Pertaining to Tautog"
October 1998:
4VAC 20-20-10 et seq., "Pertaining to the Licensing of Fixed Fishing Devices"
4VAC 20-620-10 et seq., "Pertaining to Summer Flounder"
September 1998:
Amendments to two oyster regulations:
4VAC 20-260-10 et seq., "Pertaining to the Culling of Oysters"4VAC 20-730-10 et seq., "Pertaining to Nonresident Harvesters License Fee"
August 1998:
"The Commission proposes by Regulation 4 VAC 20-1020-10 et
seq. to make the above mentioned licenses and permits to fish available
to any person who has resided on Tangier Island for at least five
years."
"The Commission proposes by Regulation 4 VAC 20-1030-10 et seq.to allow the placement of food (bait) in peeler pots."
June / July 1998:
Proposed Management Measures for Horseshoe Crabs
4 VAC 20-890-10 et seq., "Pertaining to Channeled Whelk"
May 1998:
April 1998:
4 VAC20-560-10 et seq., "Pertaining to the York River, Poquoson River, Back River, and Newport News Shellfish Management Areas and the James River Broodstock Management Areas
4 VAC20-880-10 et seq., "Pertaining to Hard Crab and Peeler Pot License Sales
March 1998:
Recreational Fishing Advisory Board Project Public Hearings
4 VAC 20-380-10 et. seq., "Pertaining to Grey Trout (Weakfish)"
Proposed amendments to the following
Regulations:
4 VAC 20-260-10 et. seq., "Pertaining to Summer Flounder"
4 VAC 20-950-10 et. seq., "Pertaining to Black Sea Bass"
4 VAC 20-960-10 et. seq., "Pertaining to Tautog"
February 1998:
4 VAC20-260-10 et. seq., "Pertaining to the Culling of Oysters"
Amendments to three regulations:
4 VAC20-880-10 et. seq., "Pertaining to Hard Crab and Peeler Pot License Sales"4 VAC20-345-10 et. seq., "General Wetlands Permit for Emergency Situations"
January 1998:
4 VAC20-910-10 et. seq., "Pertaining to Scup (Porgy)"
4 VAC20-950-10 et. seq., "Pertaining to Black Sea Bass"
4 VAC20-1000-10 et. seq., "Pertaining to Dredging in Submerged Aquatic Vegetation"
December 1997:
4 VAC20-530-10 et. seq., "Pertaining to American Shad"
4 VAC20-620-10 et. seq., "Pertaining to Summer Flounder"
4 VAC20-950-10 et. seq., "Pertaining to Black Sea Bass"
November 1997:
4 VAC 20-720-10 et. seq., "Pertaining to Restrictions on Oyster Harvest"
4 VAC 20-70-10 et. seq. "Pertaining to the Harvesting of Clams"
4 VAC 20-252-10 et. seq. "Pertaining to the Taking of Striped Bass"
4 VAC 20-750-10 et. seq. "Pertaining to Crab Dredge License Sales"
Informational Hearing on American Shad Issues
General Permit for Emergency Situations and Water Quality Improvement Projects
General Wetlands Permit for Emergency Situations
Guidelines for the Establishment, Use and Operation of Tidal Wetland Mitigation Banks in Va
4 VAC 20-335-10 et. seq. "Pertaining to On-Bottom Shellfish Aquaculture Activities"
4 VAC 20-336-10 et. seq. General Permit for Noncommercial Riparian Shellfish Growing
October 1997:
4 VAC 20-610-30 et seq., Pertaining to the Use of Agents by Registered Commercial Fishermen
4 VAC 20-320-10 et seq., "Pertaining to the Taking of Black Drum"
September 1997:Virginia Recreational Fishing Advisory Board Projects
4 VAC 20-720-10 et. seq. "Pertaining to Restrictions on Oyster Harvest"
Proposed actions relating to the commercial hook-and-line fishery<
August 1997:
4 VAC 20-480-10 et. seq. "Pertaining to Eastern
Shore Bayside Management Areas"
July 1997:
4 VAC 20-890-10 et. seq. "Pertaining to Channeled Whelk"
June 1997:
NO3CRB Includes changes to the following three crab regulations:
4 VAC 20-270-10 et. seq. "Pertaining to Crab Pots"
4 VAC 20-370-10 et. seq. "Pertaining to the Culling of Crabs"
4 VAC 20-700-10 et. seq. "Pertaining to Crab Pots"
4 VAC 20-600-10 et. seq. "Pertaining to Pound Net License Sales"
4 VAC 20-970-10 et. seq. "Pertaining to Spadefish"
May 1997:
NO3CRB Includes changes to the following three crab regulations:
4 VAC 20-270-10 et. seq. "Pertaining to Crab Pots"
4 VAC 20-370-10 et. seq. "Pertaining to the Culling of Crabs"
4 VAC 20-970-10 et. seq. "Pertaining to Spadefish"
4 VAC 20-980-10 et. seq. "Pertaining to Offloading Sites for Condemned Shellfish"
April 1997:
4 VAC 20-560-10 et. seq., "Pertaining to the York River, Poquoson River and Back River Shellfish Management Areas and the James River Broodstock Management Area", as well as other provisions that relate to the hard clam fishery.
Notice 4 '97 Includes the following four regulations:
I) Amendments to Regulation 4 VAC 20-240-10 et seq., "Pertaining to Tangier Island Crab Scrape Sanctuary."
II) Establishment of Regulation 4 VAC 20-960-10 et seq., "Pertaining to Tautog."
III) Amendments to Regulation 4 VAC 20-490-10 et seq., "Pertaining to Sharks."
IV) Amendments to Regulation 4 VAC 20-890-10 et seq., "Pertaining to Channeled Whelk."
March 1997:
Saltwater Recreational Fishing Development Fund Projects
February 1997:
4 VAC 20-380-10 et. seq. "Pertaining to Grey Trout"
4 VAC 20-430-10 et. seq. Emergency Regulation "Pertaining to the Marking and Minimum Mesh Size of Gill Nets"
4 VAC 20-500-10 et. seq. "Pertaining to the Catching of Eels"
4 VAC 20-(252, 620, 910, & 950)-10 et. seq. "Pertaining to Striped Bass, Summer Flounder, Scup (Porgy), & Black Sea Bass"
January 1997:
4 VAC 20-720-10 et. seq., "Pertaining to Restrictions on Oyster Harvest" and 4 VAC 20-260-10 et. seq., "Pertaining to the Culling of Oysters"
December 1996:
4 VAC 20-500-10 et. seq., "Pertaining to the Catching of Eels"
4 VAC 20-620-10 et. seq., "Pertaining to Summer Flounder"
4 VAC 20-880-10 et. seq., "Pertaining to Hard Crab and Peeler Pot License Sales"
November 1996:
4 VAC 20-251-10 et. seq. "Pertaining to the Taking of Striped Bass"
VA Saltwater Recreational Fishing Development Fund: Proposed public fishing pier at Windmill Point
October 1996:
4 VAC 20-751-10 et. seq. " Pertaining to the Setting and Mesh Size of Gill Nets"
September 1996:
4 VAC 20-720-10 et. seq., "Pertaining to Restrictions on Oyster Harvest"