Petition Information | |
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Petition Title | Petition for rulemaking to the Virginia Marine Resources Commission regarding Atlantic menhaden, the Chesapeake Bay, and the reduction fishery |
Date Filed | 12/21/2023 [Transmittal Sheet] |
Petitioner | Chesapeake Legal Alliance (David Reed) and Southern Maryland Recreational Fishing Organization |
Petitioner's Request |
A petition for rulemaking has been requested by the petitioners for the following: 1. Enact a moratorium in the Bay: Set a precautionary moratorium on purse seine landings by the menhaden reduction fleet within the Chesapeake Bay. |
Agency's Plan |
The Virginia Marine Resources Commission is submitting notice of the petition for publication in the Virginia Register of Regulations and announcing a public comment period. Following receipt of comments on the petition, the Commission will review the petition. |
Comment Period | Began 1/15/2024 Ended 2/5/2024 1052 comments |
Virginia Register Announcement |
Submitted on 12/21/2023
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Agency Decision | Take no action [Transmittal Sheet] |
Response Date | 4/26/2024 |
Decision Publication Date | Published on: 5/20/2024 Volume: 40 Issue: 20 |
Agency Decision Summary |
The Commission Board, following an evaluation of staff analysis and public comment, denied the petition for rulemaking. There was consensus among staff, the petitioner, and public comment that additional scientific research is imperative to ascertain the ramifications of Atlantic menhaden fisheries removals on the Chesapeake Bay ecosystem. The Commission issued a directive to staff, in consultation with the Menhaden Management Advisory Committee (MMAC) to undertake the following tasks:
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Contact Information | |
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Name / Title: | Jennifer Farmer / Regulatory Coordinator |
Address: |
380 Fenwick Road Building 96 Fort Monroe, 23651 |
Email Address: | jennifer.farmer@mrc.virginia.gov |
Telephone: | (757)247-2248 FAX: (757)247-2002 TDD: ()- |