The public will soon have an opportunity to comment on two proposed shellfish leases in Carteret County.
The hearing is set for 6 p.m. Wednesday, July 17, in the North Carolina Division of Marine Fisheries’ Central District Office in Morehead City and by WebEx. Visit the division’s website for details on the proposed leases and how to join online.
Cedar Island Oyster Co. LLC has applied for a 6.99-acre water column lease in Cedar Island Bay, as well as a 4.42-acre bottom lease and water column lease in east North Bay.
Those wishing to speak by WebEx are asked to register online by 4 p.m. Tuesday, July 16. Those who wish to comment in-person should sign up on-site between 5 p.m. and 6 p.m. the night of the hearing.
The public may also comment on the proposed shellfish leases in writing until 6 p.m. Thursday, July 18, either online or by mail to the N.C. Division of Marine Fisheries, Shellfish Leases, P.O. Box 769, Morehead City, NC 28557.
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