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<p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">PUBLIC NOTICE CONCERNING PROPOSED REGULATORY CHANGES</span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"> <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Pursuant to the provisions of Chapters 42-17.1 of the General Laws of Rhode Island as amended, and in accordance with Chapter 42-35 “Administrative Procedures Act”, the Director of the Department of Environmental
Management (DEM) proposes amendments to the <b><u>Rhode Island Marine Fisheries Regulations (RIMFR)</u></b> and gives notice of intent to afford interested parties the opportunity for public comment.</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-right:.15in;text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">The following regulatory items will be presented for public comment:<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:12.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:.15in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:.5in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2;text-autospace:none">
<![if !supportLists]><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">1.<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"">
</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Proposed amendments to
<b><u>RIMFR <i>Part 3 – Finfish</i></u></b>, regarding:</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:12.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:.15in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:63.0pt;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l1 level2 lfo2;text-autospace:none">
<![if !supportLists]><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">1.<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"">
</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Recreational black sea bass season and possession limit (section 3.14.1);<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<![if !supportLists]><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">2.<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"">
</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Commercial monkfish possession limit (section 3.21(C)).<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-right:.15in;text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:.15in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:.5in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2;text-autospace:none">
<![if !supportLists]><span style="font-size:10.0pt"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">2.<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"">
</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Proposed amendments to
<b><u>RIMFR <i>Part 6 – General Equipment Provisions</i></u></b>.</span><span style="font-size:10.0pt"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-right:.15in;text-autospace:none"><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:.15in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:.5in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2;text-autospace:none">
<![if !supportLists]><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">3.<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"">
</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Proposed amendments to
<b><u>RIMFR-<i>Part 7 – Dealers</i></u></b>.<span style="color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.25in;text-align:justify;text-indent:-.25in">
<span style="font-size:10.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black">The
<b><u>PUBLIC HEARING</u></b> will be held at <b><u>6:00PM</u></b> on <b><u>Monday, June 12<sup>th</sup></u></b> at the University of Rhode Island, Graduate School of Oceanography, Coastal Institute Building,
<u>Hazard Room</u>, South Ferry Road, Narragansett, RI 02882.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black">A public workshop will be held; date to be determined.</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black">The hearing room is accessible to the handicapped. The DEM will provide interpreter services for the hearing impaired, provided such a request is made at least 48 hours
prior to the hearing date. A request for this service can be made in writing or by calling (401) 222-6800 for TDD (401) 831-5508.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">The Department has determined that small businesses may be adversely impacted by the proposed regulations. Small businesses which are either currently licensed, or in the future may seek a license to harvest,
buy, sell, or produce seafood products, as well as the small businesses that provide services related to those engaged in such industries, are requested to comment on the proposed regulations on how such proposed action can be changed to minimize the impact
on those small businesses affected.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent:.5in"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black">The public comment period closes at 4:00PM on Monday, June 19, 2017. Written comments may be submitted to the Marine Fisheries office at 3 Fort Wetherill Road, Jamestown, RI 02835 (Attn: Peter
Duhamel) or emailed to <a href="mailto:peter.duhamel@dem.ri.gov">peter.duhamel@dem.ri.gov</a>. The proposed regulations have been filed with the Office of the Secretary of State’s website at
<a href="http://sos.ri.gov/ProposedRules/">http://sos.ri.gov/ProposedRules/</a> pursuant to RIGL Chapter 42-35, and will also be made available at the DEM Marine Fisheries webpage at
</span><u><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:blue"><a href="http://www.dem.ri.gov/programs/fish-wildlife/marine-fisheries/rimfc/index.php">http://www.dem.ri.gov/programs/fish-wildlife/marine-fisheries/rimfc/index.php</a></span></u><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:blue">,
</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black">or by mail. A recording of the hearing will be made.</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt">
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span style="color:#1F497D"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none">Thank you<o:p></o:p></p>
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