Shrimp Net-Turtle Excluder Waiver

The use of shrimp trawls without turtle excluder devices (TEDs) in the Atlantic Ocean between Browns and Rich’s Inlets from April through November. Tow times are substituted for TEDs due to heavy algae growth.

Other Information

Duration of License

Annually

Authority

GS 113.169.1

Exam: No Exam
License Type: Stand-Alone License

Fees

Application
$0.00
New License
$0.00
Renewal
$0.00
Reciprocity:
$0.00
Miscellaneous:
$0.00

Other Requirements

The Proclamation Requiring This Permit Must Be Issued. This Permit Is Needed Only When Trawling For Shrimp In The Atlantic Ocean From Brown Inlet To Rich Inlet And The Vessel Will Not Be Using A Ted. The Permit Is Valid Only When Allowed By Proclamation From April 1 Through November 30. A SCFL Or RSCFL Is Required.

Licensing Authority

NC Department of Environmental Quality
Marine Fisheries
3441 Arendell Street
Morehead City, NC 28557-
252-726-7021

Please check with your local City, County or Municipality for area specific license requirements they may have.