Marine Fisheries Commission Proposed Rules 2026-2027 Package

Atlantic Bonito Management Rule

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Here is supporting information for the Marine Fisheries Commission proposed rules in the 2026-2027 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 3)
Information about proposed rules and public comment opportunities.
Submit Online Public Comment (Comment period opens August 3) 
Deadline: October 2, 2026 at 5 p.m.
Public Hearing Speaker Registration
(Coming August 3)
Connect to Online Public Hearing 
Date: August 26, 2026
Time: 6 p.m.
Text of the proposed rules: 
Atlantic Bonito Rule
An explanation of the proposed rules and the reason for the proposed rules: 
Notice of Text Form 0300 (See Box 7)
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: 
Atlantic Bonito Rule
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