[Rimarinefisheries] Regulation amendments filed

[RI Marine Fisheries]

Please be advised that amendments to the following RI Marine Fisheries regulations<https://dem.ri.gov/natural-resources-bureau/marine-fisheries/marine-fisheries-regulations> have been filed, resulting from the public hearing held on November 6th and RI Marine Fisheries Council meeting held on December 2nd:


  1.  Part 4 - Shellfish<https://rules.sos.ri.gov/Regulations/part/250-90-00-4> (effective 1/19/2025)
     *   Amendments to the Providence River Shellfish Management Area (Area "E") harvest schedule for the period January-April 2025.
  2.  Part 5 - Lobster, Crabs, and Other Crustaceans<https://rules.sos.ri.gov/Regulations/part/250-90-00-5?reg_id=13212> (effective 01/19/2025)
     *   Amendments to blue crab management to remove the nighttime harvest prohibition and amend the possession limit to 25 crabs/person/day for all harvest methods.
  3.  Part 23 - Aggregate Program for Summer Flounder and Black Sea Bass<https://rules.sos.ri.gov/Regulations/part/250-90-00-23?reg_id=13210> (effective 01/19/2025)
     *   Clarify the time period when the aggregate is authorized and clarify the closure trigger for black sea bass and summer flounder.

Please see the attached Director's decision memo for a full description and explanation of the rules filed.  Please click on the links to the rules provided above to view the rules and supporting documentation.

Thank you.
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