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 Potomac River Fisheries Commission Meeting Posted November 18, 2011 COLONIAL BEACH, VA — Chairman Tom O’Connell announced today the Potomac River Fisheries Commission will hold its next regular meeting on Friday, December 2, 2011 at 9:00 a.m. in the John T. Parran Hearing Room of the Potomac River Fisheries Commission Building, 222 Taylor Street, Colonial Beach, Virginia. Mr. O’Connell invites all interested persons to attend this open public meeting. Items on the agenda include: reports on the fall oyster harvest, annual oyster survey and a crab harvest report. The Commission will establish the 2012 recreational and commercial striped bass seasons, gear and size limits as well as most other finfish species. There will be an update on the ASMFC annual meeting. Other items on the agenda include but are not limited to: the pre-payable fine schedule, appointment of the nominating committee and advisory committee vacancies. The Commission will also review two adoption statements regarding invasive catfish and restored oyster reef sanctuaries. The Colonial Beach Art Guild will have artwork displayed from December 1st through December 30th in the John T. Parran Hearing Room. Visitors are welcome during normal business hours. PRFC does not discriminate against individuals with disabilities; therefore, if you are in need of reasonable accommodations due to a disability, please call (804) 224-7148 no later than three workdays prior to the meeting date and identify your needs. Potomac River Fisheries Commission Meeting Posted August 25, 2011 COLONIAL BEACH, VA — Chairman Tom O’Connell announced today that the Potomac River Fisheries Commission will hold its next regular meeting along with a public hearing on Thursday, September 8, 2011 at 9:00 a.m. in the John T. Parran Hearing Room of the Potomac River Fisheries Commission Building, 222 Taylor Street, Colonial Beach, Virginia. Mr. O’Connell invites all interested persons to attend this open public meeting. The advertised public hearing will deal with identification of crab pots, establishing a fee for crab pot identification tags/decals as well as replacements, establishing a new time limit for the commercial crab pot fishery and to determine an oyster license surcharge fee. The full text of the proposals can be found at www.prfc.us or by calling 800-266-3904. Regular items on the agenda include but are not limited to: a crab harvest report; a report from the Oyster/Clam Advisory Committee, an update from the Blue Ribbon Oyster Panel, a presentation of the American Eel YOY survey by VIMS. Other items on the agenda also include: summary of the August ASMFC meeting, adopting the 2011-2012 gill net and oyster seasons and a delinquent seafood catch report hearing. PRFC does not discriminate against individuals with disabilities; therefore, if you are in need of reasonable accommodations due to a disability, please call (804) 224-7148 at least three work days prior to the meeting date and identify your needs. Oyster/Clam Advisory Committee Meeting Posted August 19, 2011 COLONIAL BEACH, VA (August 16, 2011) — The Potomac River Oyster/Clam Advisory Committee, which is comprised of private citizens and industry representatives, will meet at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, August 30, 2011 in the John T. Parran Hearing Room of the PRFC building, Colonial Beach, Virginia. Chairman John F. Tucker Brown called another meeting to generate public input concerning the oyster management reserve areas. The Blue Ribbon Oyster Panel met on August 11, 2011 and has new recommendations that need to be considered. Items on the agenda will include, but may not be limited to: an update from the Blue Ribbon Oyster Panel to include an overall discussion on the structure of the program and oyster license surcharge(s). Dr. Tom Miller’s revised model will be demonstrated with different variables to conduct probability runs. Members will discuss the implications of changing variables and how it would affect the fishery. Any recommendations developed by this committee will be forwarded to the Potomac River Fisheries Commission for consideration prior to implementation. This meeting is open to the public and all interested persons are invited to attend. PRFC does not discriminate against individuals with disabilities; therefore, if you are in need of reasonable accommodations due to a disability, please call (804) 224-7148 or (800) 266-3904 no later than three work days prior to the meeting date and identify your needs. Proposed Amendments To The Regulations Of The Potomac River Fisheries Commission Posted August 3, 2011 Pursuant to the Potomac River Compact of 1958, as duly enacted into law by the General Assemblies of the States of Maryland and Virginia and duly ratified by the Congress of the United States of America, the Potomac River Fisheries Commission hereby proposes to amend and/or adopt regulations as follows, so as:
Notice is hereby given to all interested persons that a public hearing will be held by the Potomac River Fisheries Commission on adoption of the foregoing proposed regulations or amendments to the regulations of the Commission on Thursday, September 8, 2011 at 9:00 a.m. in the John Thomas Parran Hearing Room of the Potomac River Fisheries Commission Building, 222 Taylor Street, Colonial Beach, Virginia. The precise text of the proposed amendments is available at the Commission office or by calling (800) 266-3904 or (804) 224-7148 or visiting our website – http://www.prfc.us/commission/press_releases.html. For a Printable Version of the complete announcement and Draft Regulations For Public Hearing  Oyster/Clam Advisory Committee Meeting Posted July 19, 2011 COLONIAL BEACH, VA (July 19, 2011) — The Potomac River Oyster/Clam Advisory Committee, which is comprised of private citizens and industry representatives, will meet at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, August 2, 2011 in the John T. Parran Hearing Room of the PRFC building, Colonial Beach, Virginia. Items on the agenda will include, but may not be limited to: an update from the Blue Ribbon Oyster Panel to include an overall discussion on the basic plan, the oyster management reserve areas, the structure of the program and oyster license surcharge(s). The committee will make a recommendation to the Commission for the upcoming 2011-2012 oyster season dates, days and time limits as well as election of Chairman and Vice-chairman. Any recommendations developed by this committee will be forwarded to the Potomac River Fisheries Commission for consideration prior to implementation. This meeting is open to the public and all interested persons are invited to attend. PRFC does not discriminate against individuals with disabilities; therefore, if you are in need of reasonable accommodations due to a disability, please call (804) 224-7148 or (800) 266-3904 no later than three work days prior to the meeting date and identify your needs. Potomac River Fisheries Commission Meeting Posted May 26, 2011 COLONIAL BEACH, VA — Chairman Tom O’Connell announced today that the Potomac River Fisheries Commission will hold its next regular meeting on Thursday, June 9, 2011 at 9:00 a.m. in the John T. Parran Hearing Room of the Potomac River Fisheries Commission Building, 222 Taylor Street, Colonial Beach, Virginia. Mr. O’Connell invites all interested persons to attend this open public meeting. Regular items on the agenda include but are not limited to: crab and oyster harvest reports, a report from the Crab Advisory Committee, a report on the blue crab winter dredge survey results, an update from the Blue Ribbon Oyster Panel, a presentation on blue catfish and a review of the annual fish compliance reports submitted to ASMFC. Other items on the agenda include: adopting the FY ‘11–‘12 budget. PRFC does not discriminate against individuals with disabilities; therefore, if you are in need of reasonable accommodations due to a disability, please call (804) 224-7148 at least three work days prior to the meeting date and identify your needs. Crab Advisory Committee Meeting Posted May 5, 2011 COLONIAL BEACH, VA (May 5, 2011) — The Potomac River Crab Advisory Committee, which is comprised of private citizens and industry representatives, will meet at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 19, 2011, in the John T. Parran Hearing Room of the PRFC Office Building, 222 Taylor Street, Colonial Beach, Virginia. The committee will receive a crab harvest report and results from the winter crab dredge survey. There will be discussions on female crab harvest closures for 2011 as well as discussions on solutions to improve the accountability of counting crab pots. The Committee will also seek nominations to fill a vacancy for a Maryland recreational crabber. These meetings are open to the public and all interested persons are invited to attend. PRFC does not discriminate against individuals with disabilities; therefore, if you are in need of reasonable accommodations due to a disability, please call (804) 224-7148 or (800) 266-3904 no later than three workdays prior to the meeting date and identify your needs. Potomac River Fisheries Commission Meeting Posted February 25, 2011 COLONIAL BEACH, VA — Chairman Kyle J. Schick announced today the Potomac River Fisheries Commission would hold its regular meeting on Friday, March 11, 2011 at 9:30 a.m. in the John T. Parran Hearing Room of the Potomac River Fisheries Commission Building, 222 Taylor Street, Colonial Beach, Virginia. Mr. Schick expressed his desire to invite all interested persons to attend this open public meeting. The Commission will continue the public hearing from the previous Commission meeting regarding an oyster license surcharge and establishing a recreational oyster license. The Commission will also set the commercial quota and recreational limits for summer flounder and black sea bass. Other items on the agenda include but are not limited to: reviewing the crab, fish and oyster harvest reports, reports from the Blue Ribbon Oyster Panel, Crab and Finfish Advisory Committees and updates on the crab buy-back program and the small mesh gill net study. The Commission will elect their Chairman, Vice-chairman and Secretary for 2011. The incoming Chairman will appoint members to the advisory committees and appoint a committee to develop the 2011-2012 budget. PRFC does not discriminate against individuals with disabilities; therefore, if you are in need of reasonable accommodations due to a disability, please call (804) 224-7148 no later than three workdays prior to the meeting date and identify your needs. Finfish Advisory Committee Meeting Posted February 16, 2011 COLONIAL BEACH, VA — The Potomac River Finfish Advisory Committee, which is comprised of private citizens and industry representatives, will meet at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday, March 2, 2011 in the John T. Parran Hearing Room at the PRFC Office, Colonial Beach, Virginia. Items on the agenda will include, but may not be limited to: developing recommendations for the 2011 seasons, size and creel limits for the recreational and commercial fisheries pertaining to Black Sea Bass and Summer Flounder. The committee will receive an update on the sport fishing federal registry and the small mesh gill net study. Other items on the agenda will include: a discussion on striped bass tag allocation and if the quota(s) should be issued to a specific gear or to an individual waterman. The committee will also solicit nominations for committee membership vacancies. This meeting is open to the public and all interested persons are invited to attend. PRFC does not discriminate against individuals with disabilities; therefore, if you are in need of reasonable accommodations due to a disability, please call (804) 224-7148 or (800) 266-3904 no later than three workdays prior to the meeting date and identify your needs. Crab Advisory Committee Meeting Posted February 9, 2011 COLONIAL BEACH, VA (February 9, 2011) — The Potomac River Crab Advisory Committee, which is comprised of private citizens and industry representatives, will meet at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday, February 23, 2011, in the John T. Parran Hearing Room of the PRFC Office Building, 222 Taylor Street, Colonial Beach, Virginia. There will be discussions on increasing the hard crab size limit to 5 ½” all season, requiring PRFC issued decals to be placed on all crab pot buoys, reconsideration of depth restrictions on crab pot longlines and requesting Maryland and Virginia tributaries implement the same size limits as the Potomac River The Committee will also review the 2010 crab harvest report and solicit nominations for advisory committee vacancies. These meetings are open to the public and all interested persons are invited to attend. PRFC does not discriminate against individuals with disabilities; therefore, if you are in need of reasonable accommodations due to a disability, please call (804) 224-7148 or (800) 266-3904 no later than three workdays prior to the meeting date and identify your needs. Potomac River Fisheries Commission Meeting Posted November 19, 2010 COLONIAL BEACH, VA — Chairman Kyle J. Schick announced today the Potomac River Fisheries Commission will hold its next regular meeting, including a public hearing, on Friday, December 3, 2010 at 9:30 a.m. in the John T. Parran Hearing Room of the Potomac River Fisheries Commission Building, 222 Taylor Street, Colonial Beach, Virginia. Mr. Schick invites all interested persons to attend this open public meeting. Items on the agenda for public hearing will include consideration of: a commercial license registration ($50), an oyster license surcharge ($350), an increase of the fee to transfer a hydraulic calm dredge from one boat to another ($10), and establishing a recreational oyster license ($30) as well as limit the gear to be used, the number of persons aboard, harvest limits and time limits. Items on the agenda for the regular meeting include but are not limited to: reports on the fall oyster harvest, annual oyster survey and a crab harvest report. The Commission will establish the recreational and commercial striped bass seasons, gear and size limits as well as most other finfish species. The Commission will also discuss starting the oyster bar rehabilitation process. There will be an update on the ASMFC annual meeting. A hearing will be held for persons delinquent in filing their seafood harvest reports. The Colonial Beach Art Guild will have artwork displayed from December 1st through December 30th in the John T. Parran Hearing Room. Visitors are welcome during normal business hours. PRFC does not discriminate against individuals with disabilities; therefore, if you are in need of reasonable accommodations due to a disability, please call (804) 224-7148 no later than three workdays prior to the meeting date and identify your needs. Oyster/Clam Advisory Committee Meeting Posted November 8, 2010 COLONIAL BEACH, VA (November 8, 2010) — The Potomac River Oyster/Clam Advisory Committee, which is comprised of private citizens and industry representatives, will meet at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, November 16, 2010 in the John T. Parran Hearing Room of the PRFC building, Colonial Beach, Virginia. Items on the agenda will include, but may not be limited to: a report of the 2010 fall oyster survey and a harvest report for the 2010-2011 PRFC oyster season. The committee will make a recommendation to the Commission for a 50 acre site in which the Commission looks at implementing an oyster bar rehabilitation program to support a managed reserve program. Any recommendations developed by this committee will be forwarded to the Potomac River Fisheries Commission for consideration prior to implementation. This meeting is open to the public and all interested persons are invited to attend. PRFC does not discriminate against individuals with disabilities; therefore, if you are in need of reasonable accommodations due to a disability, please call (804) 224-7148 or (800) 266-3904 no later than three work days prior to the meeting date and identify your needs. Proposed Amendments To The Regulations Of The Potomac River Fisheries Commission December 3, 2010 Posted October 27, 2010
Pursuant to the Potomac River Compact of 1958, as duly enacted into law by the General Assemblies of the States of Maryland and Virginia and duly ratified by the Congress of the United States of America, the Potomac River Fisheries Commission hereby proposes to amend and/or adopt regulations as follows:
For a Printable Version of the complete announcement and Draft Regulations For Public Hearing
Notice is hereby given to all interested persons that a public hearing will be held by the Potomac River Fisheries Commission on adoption of the foregoing proposed regulations or amendments to the regulations of the Commission on Friday, December 3, 2010 at 9:30 a.m. in the John Thomas Parran Hearing Room of the Potomac River Fisheries Commission Building, 222 Taylor Street, Colonial Beach, Virginia. The precise text of the proposed amendments is available at the Commission office or by calling (800) 266-3904 or (804) 224-7148 or visiting our website – http://www.prfc.us/commission/press_releases.html Potomac River Fisheries Commission Meeting Posted August 26, 2010 COLONIAL BEACH, VA — Chairman Kyle J. Schick announced today that the Potomac River Fisheries Commission will hold its next regular meeting along with a public hearing on Thursday, September 9, 2010 at 9:00 a.m. in the John T. Parran Hearing Room of the Potomac River Fisheries Commission Building, 222 Taylor Street, Colonial Beach, Virginia. Mr. Schick invites all interested persons to attend this open public meeting. The advertised public hearing will deal with the Potomac River oyster fishery and sport fishing requirements. The oyster issues are to allow power dredging to sunset thereby removing winders from the boats, extend the sunset date or make the use of power permanent, and to either extend the closure or open Jones Shore to hand scraping. The sport fishing proposals are: to increase the fee for replacement license and boat license transfers; to remove the rental boat decals and issue a single decal for pleasure and charter boats; to require unlicensed or exempted recreational anglers over the age of 16 to register with either the Maryland or Virginia saltwater registry program; to increase the recreational pleasure boat and individual license fees; to remove the exemption for persons 65 or older (or allow for reduced senor fee), require a license for persons fishing from the shore or piers, except for owners and non paying guest from private real property; and modify the free fishing days. The full text of the proposals can be found at www.prfc.us or by calling 800-266-3904. Regular items on the agenda include but are not limited to: a crab and oyster harvest report; reports from all three Advisory Committees, an update of the progress of the oyster hydrographic model by Dr. Rom Lipcius of VIMS, a presentation of the American Eel YOY survey by Dr. Troy Tuckey of VIMS and a presentation of the Smithsonian crab tagging study by Eric Johnson of SERC with emphasis on the impact of seasonal/area closures. Other items on the agenda also include: summary of the August ASMFC meeting, adopting the 2010-2011 gill net and oyster seasons, and the fall female crab restrictions. An update of the pre-payable fine schedule, delinquent seafood catch report hearings, and show cause hearings for several commercial licensees who violated PRFC striped bass regulations. PRFC does not discriminate against individuals with disabilities; therefore, if you are in need of reasonable accommodations due to a disability, please call (804) 224-7148 at least three work days prior to the meeting date and identify your needs. Proposed Amendments To The Regulations of The Potomac River Fisheries Commission September 9, 2010 Posted August 26, 2010 Pursuant to the Potomac River Compact of 1958, as duly enacted into law by the General Assemblies of the States of Maryland and Virginia and duly ratified by the Congress of the United States of America, the Potomac River Fisheries Commission hereby proposes to amend and/or adopt regulations as follows, so as:
These first four (4) Regulations are being advertised to either extend the sunset date or make the use of power winders with hand scrapes permanent by deletion of the sunset clauses and to either extend the closure of Jones Shore to hand scrapes or open Jones Shore to hand scraping.
For a Printable Version of the complete announcement and Draft Regulations For Public Hearing
Notice is hereby given to all interested persons that a public hearing will be held by the Potomac River Fisheries Commission on adoption of the foregoing proposed regulations or amendments to the regulations of the Commission on Thursday, September 9, 2010 at 9:00 a.m. in the John Thomas Parran Hearing Room of the Potomac River Fisheries Commission Building, 222 Taylor Street, Colonial Beach, Virginia. The precise text of the proposed amendments is available at the Commission office or by calling (800) 266-3904 or (804) 224-7148 or visiting our website – http://www.prfc.us/commission/press_releases.html.
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