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.
Reason for Proposed Action:
Amendments to 15A NCAC 10I .0100 Endangered and Threatened Species Rules.
Proposed Rule Text:
15A NCAC 10I .0102 Protection of Endangered/Threatened/Special Concern - Proposed rule was determined to be “necessary with substantive public interest” and is required to be readopted as part of the periodic review. Amendments were made to clarify requirements and conditions for: - take, possession, sale, propagation, transport, import, export, transfer, barter, trade, or stocking endangered, threatened, or special concern species; - application of an endangered species permit; - take and possession without a permit; and - reporting.
15A NCAC 10I .0103 Endangered Species Listed - Proposed amendments update names of species, change listing statuses, and incorporate technical edits.
15A NCAC 10I .0104 Threatened Species Listed - Proposed amendments update names of species, change listing statuses, and incorporate technical edits.
15A NCAC 10I .0105 Special Concern Species Listed - Proposed amendments update names of species, change listing statuses, and incorporate technical edits.
Fiscal Note:
Endangered and Threatened Species Fiscal Note
Public Hearing Information: Date: May 21, 2024 Time: 2:00 p.m. Location: Virtual - Zoom Online Webinar
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Submit a Comment:
Public Comment Period Ends: May 31, 2024
To receive updates on proposed regulations, email
regulations@ncwildlife.org.
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.
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.