Marine Fisheries Commission Proposed Rules 2026-2027 Package
Atlantic Bonito Management Rule
More Information
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 | |