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Jul 07
2010

DNR To Host Four Public Oyster Regulation Hearings

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Tonight is the first of four public hearings on DNR's public regulatory hearings which is part of the implementation of Governor Martin O'Malley's Oyster Restoration and Aquaculture Plan. Governor O'Malley and DNR submitted the proposed regulations in May after months of public discussion, DNR open houses and robust input from thousands of citizens following the Governor's announcement of the plan in December 2009.

These public events will feature an overview of the proposed regulations by DNR staff followed by opportunities for individual comments. Comments may also be submitted online at fisheriespubliccomment@dnr.state.md.us or by mail to:

MD-DNR Fisheries Service
Oyster Recovery
Tawes State Office Bldg
580 Taylor Ave. B-2
Annapolis, MD 21401

DNR staff will be available from 5-6pm to answer questions. All hearings will begin promptly at 6pm.

Tonight's meeting is at Anne Arundel Community College, Pascal Center for the Performing Arts, 101 College Parkway, Arnold, MD 21012

Click here to read complete article and for additional hearing dates.