Janet T. Craddock of Manns Harbor is proposing a two pound net sets in Tyrrell County.

One pound net set in the vicinity of the Alligator River Bridge will be about 82 yards with one pound. The proposal number if #1999929.

The other pound net set would be about 20 yards also with one pound in the same vicinity. This proposal number is #1999937.

Public comments relative to the proposed pound net sets must be received prior Wednesday, Jan. 22. If it is deemed necessary, the fisheries director may hold a public meeting after the comment period has ended to take additional public comment on the proposed pound net sets.

Comments and/or questions concerning the proposed pound net sets or the specific location should be directed to Katy West, district manager, Division of Marine Fisheries, 948 Washington Square Mall, Washington, NC 27889 or by calling 800-338-7804 or 252-948-3884 or emailing Katy.West@ncdenr.gov.

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