RS-1-2005

PROCLAMATION

RE: RESEARCH SANCTUARY

Preston P. Pate, Jr., Director, Division of Marine Fisheries, hereby announces that effective at NOON, Thursday, June 23, 2005, the following areas are declared RESEARCH SANCTUARIES and ARE CLOSED to all fishing equipment:

I. AREA DESCRIPTION:

CARTERET COUNTY

1. Bogue Sound

An area consisting of approximately 0.029 acres on the south side of the spoil island near Marker 42 as shown on the attached map. The site is delineated as an area marked by posts and research sanctuary signs. The posts and signs are located at the following coordinates.

1. 34° 40.401” N - 77° 02.958’ W

2. 34° 40.419” N - 77° 02.969’ W

3. 34° 40.433” N - 77° 03.000’ W

4. 34° 40.437” N - 77° 03.020’ W

2. Back Sound

An area consisting of approximately 0.029 acres in Middle Marshes as shown on the attached map. The site is marked by posts and research sanctuary signs. The posts and signs are located at the following coordinates.

1. 34° 41.647” N - 76° 37.256’ W

2. 34° 41.640” N - 76° 37.244’ W

3. 34° 41.638” N - 76° 37.225’ W

GENERAL INFORMATION:

A. This proclamation is issued under the authority of G.S. 113-182; 113-221.1(b); 143B-289.52; and N.C. Marine Fisheries Rules 15A NCAC 3H .0103 and 3I .0109.

B. It is unlawful to violate provisions of any proclamation issued by the Fisheries Director under his delegated authority per N.C. Marine Fisheries Rule 15A NCAC 3H .0103.

C. Stakes and signs posted by the applicant will mark the area closed to fish and shellfish harvest.

D. N.C. Marine Fisheries Rule 15A NCAC 3I .0109, specifies that this Research Sanctuary is in effect for one year, subject to renewal at the end of that year.

E. This action is being taken to allow research to be conducted on Fisheries Resource Grant 05-AM-06.

Research will conducted with floats and spat collectors for blood arks.

June 21, 2005

12:00 Noon

RS-1-2005

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