Pamlico County Shellfish Lease Hearing Speaker Registration
The N.C. Division of Marine Fisheries held a public hearing on a proposed shellfish water column lease in Pamlico County on Thursday, November 5, 2026, at 6 p.m. The hearing was conducted in person at the Pamlico County Courthouse in Bayboro and virtually via Webex.
The public hearing has concluded, and speaker registration is closed.
Hearing Information
- Date: Thursday, November 5, 2026
- Start time: 6 p.m.
- Location: Patsy H. Sadler Room, Pamlico County Courthouse, 202 Main St., Bayboro, NC 28515
- Participation: In person and virtually via Webex
Proposed Shellfish Lease Application
The hearing concerned the following proposed shellfish lease application:
- Applicant: Adam T. Brinson
- Lease type: Shellfish Water Column
- Application number: 26-019WC
- Proposed acreage: 1.66 acres
- Waterbody: Bay River, Pamlico County
Speaker Registration
The Division provided opportunities for members of the public to register to speak during the hearing, either in person or virtually.
Virtual Speakers
Individuals wishing to provide oral comments through Webex, including by telephone, were required to pre-register by 4 p.m. on Wednesday, November 4, 2026.
In-Person Speakers
Individuals wishing to provide oral comments in person were able to register at the hearing location between 5 p.m. and 6 p.m. on Thursday, November 5, 2026.
Registration for both virtual and in-person speakers has ended.
Written Public Comments
In addition to oral comments provided during the hearing, the Division established a 24-hour period following the conclusion of the hearing for sworn written comments concerning the proposed lease application.
For information about the written-comment period and the designated submission methods, visit the Pamlico County Shellfish Lease Hearing Comment Form .
Hearing Materials and Records
Additional information about the application, including the biological investigation report, hearing presentation and available hearing records, can be found on the November 5, 2026, Pamlico County Shellfish Lease Hearing event page .
Contact Information
Shellfish Lease & Aquaculture Program
N.C. Division of Marine Fisheries
Phone: (252) 515-5480
Email: SLAP@deq.nc.gov