Two public hearing on proposed amendments to Vibrio management regulations this year have been rescheduled from early March to later in the month, state fisheries managers have announced.

The new hearing dates are Tuesday, March 29 at 6 p.m. at the Plymouth Radisson in Plymouth, and Wednesday, March 30 at 11 a.m. in the Edgartown town hall.

A public comment period remains open and has been extended until 5 p.m. on April 1. Comments can be addressed to David Pierce, Division of Marine Fisheries director, by e-mail to marine.fish@state.ma.us or by mail to 251 Causeway Street, Suite 400, Boston, MA 02114.

A copy of the draft regulations can be obtained by contacting Jared Silva at 617-626-1534 or jared.silva@state.ma.us. More information is available on the DMF website.

Vibrio management is an ongoing issue of concern for oyster farmers, especially during the warm months.