FISHERIES AND OCEANS CANADA

NOTICE TO FISH HARVESTERS

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7/19/2016

Expression of Interest for August NAFO Divisions 3LMNO Greenland Halibut Fishery

DFO advises fish harvesters who wish to participate in the August portion of the 2016 fixed gear fishery for Greenland halibut (turbot) in NAFO Divisions 3LMNO must submit an Expression of Interest Application to Fisheries and Oceans by Friday, July 29, 2016.

 Expressions of Interest must include fishers name, FIN, fishing vessel and contact information and be faxed to 709-772-2659.

Fish harvesters are reminded that harvesters in the <40 foot (<12.2m) Fixed Gear Groundfish Fleet participating in the 3LMNO Greenland halibut fishery that Vessel Monitoring Systems (VMS) are required for the 2016 fishery.

The deadline for submissions of Expressions of Interest will be July 29, 2016. Late applications will not be accepted.


Contact:

Erin Dunne
Resource Manager - Eastern Fisheries
Tel.(709) 772-5845
E-mail: erin.dunne@dfo-mpo.gc.ca