This hearing was held on Tuesday, March 31, 2026.
The N.C. Division of Marine Fisheries held a public hearing on a proposed shellfish bottom and water column lease in Carteret County on Tuesday, March 31, 2026, at the Division of Marine Fisheries Central District Office, 5285 Hwy 70 W, Morehead City, NC 28557. The hearing concerned the proposed shellfish lease application listed below.
Shellfish Lease Application Reviewed at the Hearing
25-005BL / 25-006WC
Shellfish Bottom and Water Column
4.46 acres
West Thorofare Bay
Applicant: William K. Harris
The proposed lease area can be identified by lease number at each corner of the proposed shellfish lease footprint.
Public Comment
Public comments on these proposed shellfish leases were accepted at the hearing and through the comment methods described in the original notice. The public participation windows associated with this hearing have ended.
Read Submitted Public Comments
Meeting Materials
Biological Investigation Report
View 25-005BL / 25-006WC Biological Investigation Report
Presentation
View Carteret County Shellfish Lease Hearing Presentation
Minutes
Read Carteret County Shellfish Lease Hearing Meeting Minutes
Contact Information
Shellfish Lease and Aquaculture Program
Phone: (252) 515-5600
Email: SLAP@deq.nc.gov
Media Inquiries
Patricia Smith, Public Information Officer
Phone: (252) 515-5500