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Tuesday, October 8 – Thursday, October 10, 2024
Dewey Beach, Delaware
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This action considers potential changes to the Summer Flounder Small Mesh Exemption Program and the flynet exemption from the commercial minimum mesh size requirements. Virtual hearings will be held on September 16 and 17, 2024, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Written comments will be accepted through September 28, 2024.
Comment Deadline: October 7, 2024.