Marine Fisheries Commission Proposed Rules 2025-2026 Package

Permit Rules

Franchise and Shellfish Lease Rules

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Here is supporting information for the Marine Fisheries Commission proposed rules in the 2025-2026 Package. For questions about Marine Fisheries Commission rule-making contact the Division of Marine Fisheries Rulemaking Coordinator at Catherine.Blum@deq.nc.gov.

News Release (Coming August 1)
Information about proposed rules and public comment opportunities.
Submit Online Public Comment (the comment period opens August 1) 
Deadline: September 30, 2025 at 5 p.m.
Public Hearing Speaker Registration (registration begins on August 1)
Registration closes August 26, 2025 at 12 p.m.
Connect to Online Public Hearing  (Coming August 1)
Date: August 26, 2025
Time: 6 p.m.
Event number: 2426 352 8767
Event Password: 1234
Phone Conference: 415-655-0003
Text of the proposed rules: 
Permit Rules
Franchise and Shellfish Lease Rules
An explanation of the proposed rules and the reason for the proposed rules: 
Notice of Text Attachment to Form 0300
Federal certification required per North Carolina General Statute 150B-19.1(g): 
Not Applicable
Instructions on how and where to submit oral or written comments on the proposed rules: 
Notice of Text Form 0300 (See Box 5 and Box 9)
Fiscal notes: 
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