Pursuant to Chapter 13 of Title 28.2 of the Code of Virginia, you are hereby notified that a public hearing will be held by the Virginia Marine Resources Commission (VMRC) at their meeting beginning at 9:30 a.m. on Tuesday, August 22, 2023, in the Commission meeting room at 380 Fenwick Road, Building 96, Fort Monroe, to consider an application submitted by John Bland to construct a new 130-foot long bulkhead two (2) feet channelward of an existing bulkhead, four (4) 18-foot long low profile groins, each with an 8-foot long T-head and nourish the groin areas with beach quality sand, along the York River at 361 Simpson Creek Road in King and Queen County. The project requires a Tidal Wetlands Permit. To view the project drawings please open 2023-0844 in the following link: https://webapps.mrc.virginia.gov/public/habitat.

Should anyone wish to comment that is unable to attend the public hearing, comments/inquiries may be submitted prior to the hearing to: Marine Resources Commission, Habitat Management Division, 380 Fenwick Road, Building 96, Fort Monroe, Virginia 23651.

The Marine Resources Commission does not discriminate against individuals with disabilities. If you are in need of reasonable accommodations due to a disability, please advise the Commission Secretary at (757) 247-2215 no less than five work days prior to the meeting time and identify your need.