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Variation Order MAR-VAR-2020-014

Issuance Date: 

2020-01-13

Species: 

Scallop

Description: 

ORDER VARYING THE CLOSE TIME FOR FISHING FOR SCALLOPS IN CERTAIN WATERS OF SCALLOP FISHING AREA 28B, and 28C

Revocation: 

Revokes: MAR-VAR-2019-069
Revoked by: MAR-VAR-2020-016

Publication Date: 

2020-01-13 14:39:42 AT

Notice

Pursuant to subsection 6(1) of the Fishery (General) Regulations, the Regional Director-General, Department of Fisheries and Oceans, Maritimes Region gives notice that the Close Time Variation Order MAR-VAR-2020-014 is in effect so that fishing for scallop by vessel classes C4201 to C4449 (Mid Bay) in that portion of Scallop Fishing Area 28B, 28C known as Scallop Production Area 1B, enclosed by straight lines joining the following points in the order which they are listed is permitted from Monday to Friday on January 14, 2020 to April 30, 2020 from 06:00 to 22:00 hours each day (16 hours per day). 

Point    North Latitude    West Longitude

1.          45° 17.518' N      65° 3.018' W

2.          45° 17.455' N      65° 3.162' W

3.          45° 15.005' N      65° 9.962' W

4.          44° 50.003' N      66° 9.963' W

5.          44° 50.003' N      66° 19.962' W

6.          44° 33.005' N      66° 29.964' W

7.          45° 1.505' N        66° 29.964' W

8.          45° 1.505' N        66° 26.964' W

9.          45° 11.755' N      65° 54.297' W

10.        45° 16.961' N      65° 53.885' W

11.        45° 36.779' N      65° 6.004' W

12.        46° 0.518' N        64° 41.447' W

13.        45° 58.234' N      64° 19.889' W

14.        45° 45.005' N      64° 10.761' W

15.        45° 25.805' N      64° 44.361' W

16.        45° 26.540' N      63° 20.498' W

17.        45° 18.259' N      63° 20.498' W

18.        45° 8.231' N        64° 3.354' W

19.        44° 56.987' N      64° 2.329' W

20.        44° 58.129' N      64° 21.031' W

21.        45° 11.549' N      64° 27.170' W

22.        44° 59.961' N      65° 0.456' W

23.        45° 4.005' N        65° 1.061' W

24.        45° 17.518' N      65° 3.018' W

The above does not apply to those portions of Scallop Fishing Area 28B, identified as EXCEPTION 1 and EXCEPTION 2 which are open from 06:00 hours on Tuesday, January 14, 2020 to 22:00 hours on Thursday, April 30, 2020. 

EXCEPTION 1

Point    North Latitude    West Longitude

1.          45° 34.05' N         64° 58.03' W
2.          45° 34.18' N         64° 57.30' W

3.          45° 36.05' N         64° 54.05' W

4.          45° 36.34' N         64° 54.52' W

5.          45° 36.85' N         64° 55.00' W

6.          45° 35.90' N         64° 58.70' W

7.          45° 34.05' N         64° 58.03' W 

EXCEPTION 2

Point    North Latitude    West Longitude

1.          45° 34.05' N         64° 58.03' W
2.          45° 34.18' N         64° 57.30' W

3.          45° 36.05' N         64° 54.05' W

4.          45° 36.34' N         64° 54.52' W

5.          45° 36.85' N         64° 55.00' W

6.          45° 35.90' N         64° 58.70' W

7.          45° 34.05' N         64° 58.03' W

Note: The geographical coordinates (latitude and longitude are expressed in the North American Datum 1983 NAD 83) geodetic reference system. 

The Maritimes Region Close Time Variation Order MAR-VAR-2019-069 is hereby revoked. 

The Vessel Classes are identified on a Licence or Vessel Registration Card. 

For more information please contact the local Fishery Officer. 

 

 

Mary-Ellen Valkenier

Regional Director-General

Maritimes Region

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