[Rimarinefisheries] Marine Fisheries Public Hearing - June 12, 2017

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PUBLIC NOTICE CONCERNING PROPOSED REGULATORY CHANGES

Pursuant to the provisions of Chapters 42-17.1 of the General Laws of Rhode Island as amended, and in accordance with Chapter 42-35 "Administrative Procedures Act", the Director of the Department of Environmental Management (DEM) proposes amendments to the Rhode Island Marine Fisheries Regulations (RIMFR) and gives notice of intent to afford interested parties the opportunity for public comment.

The following regulatory items will be presented for public comment:

1.      Proposed amendments to RIMFR Part 3 - Finfish, regarding:

1.      Recreational black sea bass season and possession limit (section 3.14.1);
2.      Commercial monkfish possession limit (section 3.21(C)).

2.       Proposed amendments to RIMFR Part 6 - General Equipment Provisions.
3.      Proposed amendments to RIMFR-Part 7 - Dealers.

The PUBLIC HEARING will be held at 6:00PM on Monday, June 12th at the University of Rhode Island, Graduate School of Oceanography, Coastal Institute Building, Hazard Room, South Ferry Road, Narragansett, RI 02882.

A public workshop will be held; date to be determined.

The hearing room is accessible to the handicapped. The DEM will provide interpreter services for the hearing impaired, provided such a request is made at least 48 hours prior to the hearing date. A request for this service can be made in writing or by calling (401) 222-6800 for TDD (401) 831-5508.

The Department has determined that small businesses may be adversely impacted by the proposed regulations.  Small businesses which are either currently licensed, or in the future may seek a license to harvest, buy, sell, or produce seafood products, as well as the small businesses that provide services related to those engaged in such industries, are requested to comment on the proposed regulations on how such proposed action can be changed to minimize the impact on those small businesses affected.

The public comment period closes at 4:00PM on Monday, June 19, 2017.  Written comments may be submitted to the Marine Fisheries office at 3 Fort Wetherill Road, Jamestown, RI 02835 (Attn: Peter Duhamel) or emailed to peter.duhamel at dem.ri.gov<mailto:peter.duhamel at dem.ri.gov>.  The proposed regulations have been filed with the Office of the Secretary of State's website at http://sos.ri.gov/ProposedRules/ pursuant to RIGL Chapter 42-35, and will also be made available at the DEM Marine Fisheries webpage at http://www.dem.ri.gov/programs/fish-wildlife/marine-fisheries/rimfc/index.php, or by mail. A recording of the hearing will be made.

Thank you
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