[DEM-Coastal] Attention Rhode Island Lobster and Jonah Crab Fishery Participants

[DEM-Coastal]

Attention Rhode Island Lobster and Jonah Crab Fishery Participants



Please see the attached guidance documents related to updates to the Atlantic Large Whale Take Reduction Plan which will be implemented May 1, 2022.

NOAA certified weak lines and  gear marking requirements can also be found on NOAA's Take Reduction Plan website.

https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.fisheries.noaa.gov/new-england-mid-atlantic/marine-mammal-protection/2021-atlantic-large-whale-take-reduction-plan__;!!KKphUJtCzQ!b8bxIdylzUrWGtEtbBGU6RrhwYr-ZlWBSryzauWr-N9yXKsjUAXopmVO_7mUxoj-ukciLszekQ$ [fisheries[.]noaa[.]gov] [https://urldefense.com/v3/__http://fisheries.noaa.gov__;!!KKphUJtCzQ!b8bxIdylzUrWGtEtbBGU6RrhwYr-ZlWBSryzauWr-N9yXKsjUAXopmVO_7mUxoj-ukcNYMDnNg$ [fisheries[.]noaa[.]gov]]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.fisheries.noaa.gov/new-england-mid-atlantic/marine-mammal-protection/2021-atlantic-large-whale-take-reduction-plan__;!!KKphUJtCzQ!ZzNTpJyXS9qSigCfY0Nd2edTSHSbcjM3_XfbLyq9fELKm_XKVvMmlimnOlHvMeX9TR7V6YaPo639$>





For more information, please contact, Scott Olszewski (401)423-1934  scott.olszewski at dem.ri.gov<mailto:scott.olszewski at dem.ri.gov>


Olivia Chatowsky
IMPLEMENTATION AIDE
Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management
Division of Coastal Resources
Port of Galilee
301 Great Island Rd
Narragansett, RI 02882
401-515-7406
Olivia.Chatowsky at dem.ri.gov<mailto:Olivia.Chatowsky at dem.ri.gov>

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