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Fishery Notice

Category(s):

COMMERCIAL - Invertebrates: Clam - Intertidal

Subject:

FN0248-COMMERCIAL - Intertidal clams - Manila and Littleneck Clams - Area E - Portions of Areas 17 to 18 - Opening

Manila and Littleneck Clams Area E. 

Opens from 10:00 hours March 27, 2012 to 22:00 hours March 27, 2012 - 1 tide in 
the following areas:

Area 17:
Subareas 17-4 to 17-6, 17-9, 17-10, 17-12, 17-13, and 17-15 to 17-20.

Area 18:
Subarea 18-7.

except for the closures as described on pages 11 and 12 of appendix 1 of the 
2010-2012 clam management plan.


Note Waste Water Treatment plant Emergency closures:

Emergency Closure Area 17.aa - Evening Cove

The waters and intertidal foreshore of that portion of Subarea 17-5, as 
described in the Pacific Fishery Management Area Regulations, 2007, shoreward 
or westerly of a line from Coffin Point at 48°59.214' north latitude and 123°
45.450' west longitude to Sharpe Point at 48°58.881' north latitude and 123°
46.104' west longitude [Sanitary Closure Map 17.aa][NAD 83].

Waste water Treatment plants may close on short notice.  Check fishery notices 
prior to harvesting


Shellfish harvesters are advised to monitor weather conditions and warnings and 
to plan their harvesting activities accordingly. 

Closure information and maps are available at our website:


http://www.pac.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/psp


Note: 
Recreational, Parks and Food Social and ceremonial closures as described on 
pages 11 and 12 of appendix 1 of the 2011 clam management plan. Yellow Point, 
Sandwell Provincial park, Drumbeg Provincial Park, Pilot Bay Gabriola Bar 
Nanoose bay (fronting Nanoose IR) and Sansum Narrows.


Variation Order No 2012-119.

Harvesters are reminded that they need a 2012 Fish Harvester Registration Card 
and a 2012 commercial clam licence to participate in openings.

Area E ACL's licence applications will be administered through the local band 
offices.

Fishers should consult the 2010/2012 Intertidal Clam Management Plan and the 
local DFO office for descriptions of areas closed for sewage contamination 
reasons. There are numerous contamination closures in place throughout the 
fishing area.

All eligible fishers must have their 2012 license and meet the conditions of 
that license. (i.e. wear a high visibility vest with license number marked on 
it and the sacks of clams must be immediately tagged with the license number as 
soon as clams are placed in it). 

This fishery will only take place provided psp levels and water quality remain 
acceptable.  Fishers are advised to contact the local fishery office prior to 
this fishery to confirm the opening. 

FOR MORE INFORMATION:

David Fogtmann (250) 339-3799

Fisheries & Oceans Operations Center - FN0248
Sent March 26, 2012 at 1138

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