[Rimarinefisheries] NOTICE - commercial directed Management Area 1A Atlantic sea herring fishery is CLOSED

[rimarinefisheries at listserve.ri.gov]

NOTICE

Modification to possession limits and/or seasons for marine
species regulated under quota

This notice is issued in accordance with the provisions of Section 20-1-12.1 of the Rhode Island General Laws entitled "Modification of possession limits and seasons for marine species managed under quotas."


This modification is as follows:

1.    Beginning 12:00AM on September 22, 2016, the commercial directed Management Area 1A Atlantic sea herring fishery is CLOSED through September 30, 2016, at which time the fishery will re-open (unlimited possession limit).



During this closed period, the catch, landing and sale of sea herring taken from Management Area 1A is prohibited, with the following exceptions:



*         Commercial fishing vessels may continue to land an incidental catch of Atlantic sea herring of up to 2,000 pounds. This 2,000 pound incidental limit applies per calendar day or per trip, whichever is longer. For the purpose of this closure, landing means to transfer sea herring from any vessel onto any land, dock, pier, wharf or other artificial structure.

*         Vessels may transit Management Area 1A in possession of Atlantic sea herring, provided the herring were lawful caught outside the area and all gear is stowed.

*         Dealers acting as primary buyers of Atlantic sea herring are prohibited from purchasing or receiving more than 2,000 pounds of Atlantic sea herring harvested from Management Area 1A by any vessel during any trip or calendar day.

Possession limits are subject to modification throughout the year; it is the responsibility of the licensed fisherman to comply with possession limits and all such modifications.  Current commercial possession limits can be found by calling (401) 423-1920, or visiting the Marine Fisheries webpage at http://www.dem.ri.gov/programs/bnatres/fishwild/mfsizes.htm.

Thank you
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