Proposed Regulations
The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission has the authority, granted by the Legislature, to create regulations called “rules” which although not state law, have the force of law. The complete set of rules under the jurisdiction of the Commission can be found here. From Proposal to Regulation describes the Commission's rule-making procedures. Below is a list of the rules the Commission is currently proposing to change, a description of each, and ways to submit your comments. We welcome your feedback.
15A NCAC 10F .0304 – Bladen County (White Lake) (Permanent Amendment)
Reason for Proposed Action:
The agency was recently notified of a serious safety hazard caused by previous amendments to the Rule for the restricted area at White Lake. The restricted area is 500 feet from the shoreline around the entire perimeter of the lake. Because of the size of the restricted area and the shallow water in that portion of the lake, swimming within the restricted area is common. The proposed amendment will require motorboats to travel perpendicular to the shore and at no wake speed within the restricted area at White Lake.
Proposed Rule Text
Public Hearing Information:
Date: November 14, 2024
Time: 6:00 p.m.
Location: Virtual - Zoom Online Webinar
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- Registration required. Register for Public Hearing.
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Submit a Comment:
- Online: Comment Portal
Email: regulations@ncwildlife.org (please include name, county, and state of residence) - Mail written comments to: NCWRC, Rulemaking Coordinator, 1701 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, N.C 27699-1701
Public Comment Period Ends: December 2, 2024
Proposed Regulation Updates
To receive updates on proposed regulations, email regulations@ncwildlife.org.
Subjecting a Proposed Rule to Legislative Review
Written objections to proposed rules can be submitted to the Rules Review Commission. If the Rules Review Commission receives written and signed objections from 10 or more individuals clearly requesting review by the legislature and the Rules Review Commission approves the rule, the rule will become effective as provided in G.S.150B-21.3(b1). The Rules Review Commission will receive written objections until 5:00 p.m. on the day following the day the Rules Review Commission approves the rule. The Rules Review Commission will receive those objections by mail, delivery service, hand delivery, or facsimile transmission.
Rule Suggestions
As part of the Annual Cycle Rulemaking Process, the Commission considers suggestions and recommendations from NCWRC staff and the public. If you have a suggestion or recommendation you would like to be considered, please submit them here.