Possible and Proposed Regulations: Feedback Needed

Scoping of Possible Regulations (Ideas Being Considered)

During the scoping process the Maryland Department of Natural Resources is gathering suggestions and ideas from stakeholders and others about how to solve a fishery problem or address a need. The goal of scoping is to identify issues, potential impacts and reasonable alternatives associated with the issues so that management actions can be developed.

Please submit feedback by 11:59 p.m. May 8, 2019 for the following scoping ideas:

• Oyster Management Plan
• Oysters

Please submit feedback by 11:59 p.m. May 14, 2019 for the following scoping ideas:

• American Eel
• Endangered/Threatened/Conservation
• Gear — Finfish Trotlines
• Nontidal Waters
• Out of State Supplier Permit — Clarification
• Yellow Perch — Clarification for Coordinates 

Proposed Regulations (Proposal Published in the Maryland Register)

A regulatory proposal for each of the following topics has been printed in the Maryland Register. The public comment period is 30 days. The department is seeking comments on each proposal. Comments provide the department with additional information and perspectives.  

Please submit feedback by 11:59 p.m. May 28, 2019 for the following proposed regulations:

• Licensing - Boat Decals
• Reporting - Charter Boats
• Snapper Grouper Complex and Tilefish