Preston P. Pate, Jr.,
Director, Division of Marine Fisheries, hereby announces that effective at sunrise, Friday, October 15, 2004, the following Shellfish Management Areas will open to the taking of
oysters, but remain closed to
the taking of clams:
BRUNSWICK COUNTY
1.
All
those portions of Spring Branch and Sheep Island Oyster Management Areas as
shown on the attached map #1.
2. That portion of the Shallotte River OMA shown on the attached map
#2.
GENERAL INFORMATION:
A. This proclamation is issued under the authority of G.S. 113-170.4;
113-170.5; 113-182; 113-221(e); 143B-289.52 and implementing N.C. Marine
Fisheries Rules 15A NCAC 3H .0103 and 3K .0103.
B. It is unlawful to violate the
provisions of any proclamation issued by the Fisheries Director under his
delegated authority per 15A NCAC 3H .0103.
C. The Division of Marine Fisheries will mark the affected areas with
signs insofaras may be practicable. No unauthorized removal or relocation of
any such sign shall have the effect of changing, nor shall any such sign affect
the applicability of any proclamation or portion thereof. Where there is conflict between signs and
maps, maps shall prevail.
D. These areas affected by this proclamation will be marked with
orange signs stating AOyster Management Area - Closed to Clamming.@
E. Hatched areas on the attached map indicate areas open to oystering
and closed to the taking of clams.
October 12, 2004
12:20 P.M.
SF-8-2004/2005
sdt/sab