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2014 News Releases By Headline
MARCH 2014
NOAA Fisheries Seeks Public Comment on an Amendment to the Fishery Management Plan for King and Spanish Mackerel
FEBRUARY 2014
Division of Marine Fisheries Seeks Comments on Striped Mullet Fishery Issues
Public Meeting Scheduled on Monkfish Large Mesh Gill Net Permit
Marine Fisheries Commission Tackles Observer Program Funding, Spotted Seatrout, Shrimp Issues
Marine Fisheries Commission to Meet This Month in Morehead City
Cultch Planting Meetings Postponed, Additional Meeting Set
Federal Waters Off South Carolina Closed to All Fishing for Brown, White, and Pink Shrimp Through May 31, 2014
N.C. Division of Marine Fisheries Still Seeking Advisers for Clam, Oyster Plans
Waters Close to Commercial and Recreational Spotted Seatrout Harvest
JANUARY 2014
Division of Marine Fisheries Offices to Close Wednesday
Division of Marine Fisheries Offices to Close Tuesday
Commercial Fishing License Fees to Go Up, For-Hire, Ocean Pier License Structures to Change
Jim Kelley to Head N.C. Marine Patrol
Marine Fisheries Commission Approves 14 Coastal Recreational Fishing License Grants
2013 News Releases By Headline
DECEMBER 2013
NOAA Fisheries Announces New Regulations — Modifications to South Atlantic Headboat Reporting Requirements
NOAA Fisheries Issues a Final Rule for Actions Impacting Snapper-Grouper Management
NOAA is Seeking Public Comments on Modifications to the Current Federally Permitted Seafood Dealer Reporting Requirements
Public Comment Sought on Draft Amendments, Supplement to Fishery Management Plans
Recreational Black Sea Bass Season North of Cape Hatteras to Close
New Black Drum Harvest Limits Take Effect Jan. 1
ASMFC Seeks Input on Draft Strategic Plan for 2014-2018
NOVEMBER 2013
Commercial Harvest of Red Porgy and Vermilion Snapper in South Atlantic Waters Closes on December 2, 2013
Commercial Red Drum Season Closes Tomorrow
Marine Fisheries Commission Adopts Changes in Shad/Black Drum Fisheries
Public Comment Sought on Spotted Seatrout Management Measures
Division of Marine Fisheries Licenses Offices to Temporarily Close
Commercial Harvest of Gag Closing to Vessels Fishing in the South Atlantic Federal Waters on November 13, 2013
Commercial Harvest of Blue Runner Closing to Vessels Fishing in the South Atlantic Federal Waters on Nov. 14, 2013
Jason Walker Promoted to Marine Patrol Captain in the Wilmington District
ASMFC 72nd Annual Meeting Press Release, Meeting Summaries and Motions
Marine Fisheries Commission Meeting Scheduled
New License Requirement in Effect for Mechanical Harvest of Shellfish
OCTOBER 2013
Dr. Louis B. Daniel, III Elected ASMFC Chair
N.C. Division of Marine Fisheries Seeks Public Comments, Advisers for Clam, Oyster Plans
Marine Fisheries Requires Pound Net Fishermen to Check Their Nets Daily
Tips For a Healthy Oyster Roast
Division of Marine Fisheries Reminds Fishermen of Upcoming Meetings on Observer Program Funding
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