DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL
SAN# 2003-06
1. Title Of The Regulations:
Tidal Finfish Regulations, Shellfish Regulations.
2. Brief Synopsis Of The Subject, Substance And Issues:
To create a new Tidal Finfish Regulation 29 and a new Shellfish Regulation S-76 that establish procedures for conducting the first lottery and subsequent lotteries of available commercial gill net permits and authorization for commercial hook and line permits (Tidal Finfish Regulation 29), and commercial crab dredge, conch pot, and conch dredge licenses (Shellfish Regulation S-76). It is proposed that the first lottery for available licenses be held on July 1, 2003 and subsequent lotteries will be held the first working day in January of each year thereafter, as long as one or more licenses are available. Participants in the lotteries shall include current participants in the apprentice program who have completed the required and properly documented 150 days of commercial fishing activities over no less than a 2-year period dating from the specific date the applicant signed up as an apprentice, according to the provisions of §915(e),(k), and (n); and §1920, 7 Delaware Code. Other dates suggested for the first and subsequent lotteries will be considered.
3. Possible Terms Of The Agency Action:
N/A
4. Statutory Basis Or Legal Authority To Act:
7 Del.C. §915(e),(k), and (n); §1920.
5. Other Regulations That May Be Affected By The Proposal:
N/A
6. Notice Of Public Comment:
Individuals may present their opinions and evidence and/or request additional information by writing, or calling or visiting the Fisheries Section, Division of Fish and Wildlife, 89 Kings Highway, Dover, Delaware 19901, (302)739-3441. A public hearing on this proposed amendment and new regulation will be held at the Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control Auditorium 89 Kings Highway, Dover, DE at 7:30 PM on May 28, 2003. The record will remain open for written or e-mail comments to roy.miller@state.de.us until 4:30 PM on May 30, 2003
Tidal Finfish Regulation No. 29, License Lotteries For Apprentices.
The first lottery for available commercial gill net permits and authorization for commercial hook and line permits shall be held on July 1, 2003; with subsequent lotteries to be held annually the first working day in January of each year, as long as one or more licenses are available. Participants in the lotteries shall include current participants in the apprentice program who have completed the required and properly documented 150 days of commercial fishing activities over no less than a 2-year period dating from the specific date the applicant filed their application with the Department as an apprentice, according to the provisions of §915(e),(k), and (n), 7 Delaware Code. Other dates suggested for the first and subsequent lotteries may be considered.”