FISHERIES AND OCEANS CANADA

NOTICE TO FISH HARVESTERS


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5/17/2016

2016-046

GREENLAND HALIBUT (Turbot) FISHERY OPENING in DIVISION 4R Quebec Based Vessels


DFO advises that the Greenland Halibut fishery in NAFO division 4R will open on May 18, 2016 at 00:00 hours for the following Quebec based Vessel Classes: Vessel Class A213 (competitive fishers from Upper and Middle North Shore using vessel less than 19.81m) Vessel Classes A1800 to 1884 (Fishers under ITQ from Lower North Shore using fixed gear)

The Regional Director General, Fisheries and Oceans Canada, Newfoundland and Labrador Regions gives notice that Variation Order 2016-038 has been revoked and Variation Order 2016-046 comes into effect on May 18, 2016.

 If you would like to have all “Notices to Fish Harvesters” for commercial fisheries sent directly to you by email please contact: amy.kavanagh-penney@dfo-mpo.gc.ca


Contact:
Frank Breen
Acting Area Chief Resource Management
Southern, Western and Straits
(709) 637-4322