FISHERIES AND OCEANS CANADA

NOTICE TO FISH HARVESTERS

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May. 22, 2019

 

Reminder: 2019 Expression of Interest Greenland Halibut (Turbot) for 2+3K and 3LMNO

DFO wishes to remind harvesters who want to participate in the 2019 <65' fixed gear fishery for Greenland Halibut (turbot) in divisions 2+3K or division 3LMNO, that they must submit an expression of interest application to Fisheries and Oceans by close of business, Friday, May 24, 2019. Applications are available by contacting Fisheries and Oceans at (709) 292-5181.

For the 2019 fishing season, permits will be used to manage both the 2+3K and 3LMNO Greenland Halibut (turbot) fishery. Once all expression of interests have been received, the permit trip limits for fisheries in 2+3K and 3LMNO will be set.

Fish harvesters are required to email or fax the expression of interest application to the Resource Manager at kelly.firmage-o'brien@dfo-mpo.gc.ca or fax number 709-772-5634. A valid e-mail address must be included in the application as all future correspondence will be conducted by email. Incomplete or late applications will not be accepted.

An e-mail confirmation has been sent to all fishers that have sent in an application.  If you have not received an e-mail confirmation please contact (709) 772-5845 to verify that your application was received.

Contact:

Kelly Firmage-O'Brien

Resource Manager

Tel. (709) 772-5845

E-mail: kelly.firmage-o'brien@dfo-mpo.gc.ca

 

David Small

Area Chief, Resource Management

(709) 292-5167

E-mail: david.small@dfo-mpo.gc.ca

 

Wayne King

Senior Area Representative

Tel. (709) 896-6157

E-mail: wayne.king@dfo-mpo.gc.ca