Action:
Amending language to prohibit overnight soaks of gillnets in specific areas and times
Action 6788
General Information
| Action Summary |
Proposal to amend Chapter 4VAC20-490, “Pertaining to Sharks” to provide clarifying language regarding the prohibition of overnight soaks for Virginia spiny dogfish permit holders on gillnets with 5.25-to-10-inch mesh from November through March in specified areas in Virginia coastal waters to meet implementation mandates by ASMFC and NOAA Fisheries. |
| Chapters Affected |
Only affects this chapter.
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| Executive Branch Review |
This Action is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act, but falls within the Executive Branch and
will be reviewed by the Governor's Office.
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| RIS Project |
Yes [8354] |
| New Periodic Review |
This action will not be used to conduct a new periodic review.
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Stages
Stages associated with this regulatory action.
| Stage ID |
Stage Type |
Status |
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10819
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Final
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Governor's office has completed its review - Next step is Submission to the Registrar. |
Contact Information
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Name / Title:
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Zachary Widgeon
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Director of Communications
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Address:
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380 Fenwick Road
Building 96
Fort Monroe, VA 23651
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Email Address:
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Zachary.Widgeon@mrc.virginia.gov
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Phone:
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(757)247-2200
FAX: (757)247-2002
TDD: ()-
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This person is the primary contact for this agency.
