An advisory committee to the N.C. Marine Fisheries Commission will review the definition of a commercial fisherman at a meeting to be held at 10 a.m. Jan. 11 at the N.C. Department of Environment and Natural Resources Regional Office, 943 Washington Square Mall, Washington.

The committee will discuss issues related to whether the state should more narrowly define requirements for holding a standard commercial fishing license. The commission has periodically received public comment asking the state to attach an income requirement or commercial landings requirement to the license.

An agenda for the meeting is below. If you have any questions, please contact Nancy Fish at 252-808-8021 or 800-682-2632 or Nancy.Fish@ncdenr.gov.



AGENDA
Call to Order
Modifications to Agenda
Public Comment
Discussion of Issues Surrounding Existing Definition of a Commercial Fisherman
Proposed Modification(s) to Commercial Fisherman Definition
Adjourn