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SF-15-2007 PROCLAMATION RE: MECHANICAL HARVEST OF CLAMS Dr. Louis B. Daniel III, Director, Division of Marine Fisheries, hereby announces that effective at 7:30 A.M., Monday, December 17, 2007, the following area will temporarily open to the harvest of clams by mechanical means: I. AREA: CARTERET COUNTY Core Creek Area All public bottoms in the maintained cut of the Intracoastal Waterway in Core Creek south of the Highway 101 Bridge to the southern end of the prohibited area approximately 350 yards south of Marker “21". Eastman Creek and Bell Creek will remain CLOSED. II. HARVEST LIMITS: Harvest will be allowed from 7:30 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. Mondays through Fridays. A maximum daily harvest limit of 8,750 clams (35 bags at 250 clams per bag) in possession will be allowed per fishing operation. The minimum size limit will apply. No mechanical harvesting shall take place within 25 feet of private piers or seawalls. III. GENERAL INFORMATION: A. This proclamation is issued under the authority of N.C.G.S. 113-182; 113-221 (e); 143B- 289.52 and N.C. Marine Fisheries Rules 15A NCAC 3H .0103 and 3K .0301 and .0302. B. It is unlawful to violate the provisions of any proclamations issued by the Fisheries Director under his delegated authority pursuant to N.C. Marine Fisheries Rule15A NCAC 3H .0103. C. This is a temporary opening based on current biological conditions and will close when the area is closed again for the protection of public health.
December 14, 2007 |