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The Department of Fisheries and Oceans would like to remind harvesters that a virtual Outreach meeting will be held this evening for NAFO Division 4R 3K - Great Northern Peninsula.

Meeting Information: 

Participants from the Great Northern Peninsula

         February 24, 2022: 7pm-9pm

The intent of these meetings is to provide inshore harvesters and other interested stakeholders an opportunity to discuss matters of concern with respect to the various inshore fisheries. The Department would also like to take the opportunity to discuss recent changes to various licensing processes and to seek input on the vessel replacement length policy . 

The proposed agenda is as follows: 

1.    Introduction. 

2.    Licencing requests, NOLS and service standards. 

3.    Vessel Replacement Length Policy  

4.    Inshore Regulations.   

5.    Open Agenda. 

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Meeting ID: 850 4593 7470

Passcode: 753316

"Notices to Fish Harvesters" for all commercial fisheries are available online under the Fishery Notices link on the DFO NL Region webpage at:  Newfoundland and Labrador Region

The Department of Fisheries and Oceans would like to advise that virtual Outreach meetings will be held throughout the Region in the coming weeks.

The intent of these meetings is to provide inshore harvesters and other interested stakeholders an opportunity to discuss matters of concern with respect to the various inshore fisheries. The Department would also like to take the opportunity to discuss recent changes to various licensing processes and to seek input on the vessel replacement length policy. 

The proposed agenda is as follows: 

1. Introduction. 

2. Licencing requests, NOLS and service standards. 

3. Vessel Replacement Length Policy 

4. Inshore Regulations. 

5. Open Agenda. 

3Ps Outreach

Mar 2, 2022 07:00 PM - 09:00 PM Newfoundland and Labrador

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Meeting ID: 985 0576 6242

Passcode: 394050

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Dial by using any of the Canadian numbers below and entering the meeting ID and passcode provided:

1 204 272 7920 

1 438 809 7799 

1 587 328 1099 

1 647 374 4685 

1 647 558 0588 

1 778 907 2071 

Meeting ID: 985 0576 6242

Passcode: 394050

DFO advises inshore crab harvesters in Crab Fishing Area 5A that, at the request of industry, the following quota differential will be implemented for the 2022 crab fishing season: 

Crab Fishing Area 5A - Bonavista Bay - the 2022 differential will be 1,500 lbs. 

As a result of this change, Area Selection applications will be accepted until COB, Friday March 4th, 2022 for Bonavista Bay harvesters who wish to change their area as a result of this reduction. 

Harvesters can obtain an application by contacting the area licencing center or detachment office by phone or e-mail. Applications can also be requested from the National Online Licencing System (NOLS). 

Please note Area Selection Applications only need to be completed if you are looking to move areas. If you do not fill out the form you will remain in the area you were licensed for in 2021. 

Applications can be returned to the following address: 

Fisheries and Oceans Canada 

Client Services Centre- Eastern, Central and Labrador 

Attn: Terri Healey 

PO Box 5667 

St. John's, NL A1C 5X1 

Email: Terri.Healey@dfo-mpo.gc.ca     

FAX # 709-772-5634 

"Notices to Fish Harvesters" for all commercial fisheries are now available online under the Fishery Notices link on the DFO NL Region webpage at: Newfoundland and Labrador Region

REMINDER: DFO INSHORE FISHERY OUTREACH MEETINGS NAFO DIVISON 4R3Pn

The Department of Fisheries and Oceans would like to remind harvesters that a virtual Outreach meeting will be held this evening for NAFO Division 4R3Pn.

Meeting Information:

Meeting: Participants from 4R3Pn

February 23, 2022: 7pm-9pm

The intent of these meetings is to provide inshore harvesters and other interested stakeholders an opportunity to discuss matters of concern with respect to the various inshore fisheries. The Department would also like to take the opportunity to discuss recent changes to various licensing processes and to seek input on the vessel length/replacement policy. 

The proposed agenda is as follows: 

1. Introduction 

2. Licencing requests, NOLS and service standards 

3. Vessel Length/Replacement Policy 

4. Inshore Regulations 

5. Open Agenda 

Join Zoom Meeting

 

Meeting ID: 895 8422 6495

Passcode: 839496

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Dial by using any of the Canadian numbers below and entering the meeting ID and passcode provided:

+1 438 809 7799 

+1 587 328 1099 

+1 647 374 4685 

+1 647 558 0588 

+1 778 907 2071 

+1 204 272 7920 

Meeting ID: 895 8422 6495

Passcode: 839496

The Department of Fisheries and Oceans would like to remind harvesters that a virtual Outreach meeting will be held this evening for NAFO Division 3K - White Bay, Notre Dame Bay.

Meeting Information:

Participants from White Bay and Notre Dame Bay

February 21, 2022: 7pm-9pm

The intent of this meeting is to provide inshore harvesters and other interested stakeholders an opportunity to discuss matters of concern with respect to the various inshore fisheries. The Department would also like to take the opportunity to discuss recent changes to various licensing processes and to seek input on the vessel replacement length policy.

The proposed agenda is as follows:

1.           Introduction.

2.           Licencing requests, NOLS and service standards.

3.           Vessel Replacement Length Policy 

4.           Inshore Regulations.  

5.           Open Agenda.

Join Zoom Meeting

OR

Dial by using any of the Canadian numbers below and entering the meeting ID and passcode provided:

        +1 647 558 0588

        +1 778 907 2071

        +1 204 272 7920

        +1 438 809 7799

        +1 587 328 1099

        +1 647 374 4685

Meeting ID: 839 4230 3516

Passcode: 183150

There will be an Additional meeting for Fish Harvesters on the Great Northern Peninsula, and more information will be released in the near future.

Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) advises the public of the closure for the harvesting of all bivalve shellfish including Arctic wedge clams, Softshell clam, Stimpson's surf clams, American oysters, Iceland scallops, Purple-hinge rock scallop (excluding sea scallop) for recreational or commercial purposes in the following areas effective 1200 hours (noon) on February 21, 2022: 

West Coast of Newfoundland: from La Fontaine Point (north of Daniel's Harbour) at coordinate 50.476347,-57.475002, south to Robinsons Head (near Robinsons) at coordinate 48.261007, -58.809454. 

As a result, there is reason to believe that the sanitary conditions of the adjacent marine waters may have degraded to the point where accepted water quality standards have been exceeded and the contamination of the water would likely pose a risk to public health if shellfish in the affected area were harvested for consumption. 

More detailed information on these closed areas can be obtained from the nearest DFO office or the following website:  Check Before you Harvest

The Regional Director General, Fisheries and Oceans Canada, Newfoundland and Labrador Region gives notice that Prohibition Order NSN-2022-003 comes into effect at 1200 hours (noon) on February 21, 2022. 

In accordance with Appendix VIII of the CSSP Manual of Operations, these areas must remain closed for a minimum of seven days. There will be a Public Notice when the closure is lifted. 

For more information on the Canadian Shellfish Sanitation Program please consult the following website: Canadian Shellfish Sanitation Program (CSSP)

11E that Area Selection applications are available for Inner or Outer areas and can be requested through the National Online Licensing System (NOLS). Applications need only to be completed if you are looking to change areas. If you wish to remain in the area that you were licensed for in 2021, no application is required. 

Please upload completed application to the National Online Licensing System (NOLS). 

NOTE: APPLICATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED BY CLOSE OF BUSINESS DAY MARCH 4, 2022. 

Submission of the application does not indicate approval. The final decision will be communicated through the National Online Licensing System (NOLS) via appropriate documentation.

The Department of Fisheries and Oceans would like to advise that virtual Outreach meetings will be held throughout the Region in the coming weeks.

The intent of these meetings is to provide inshore harvesters and other interested stakeholders an opportunity to discuss matters of concern with respect to the various inshore fisheries. The Department would also like to take the opportunity to discuss recent changes to various licensing processes and to seek input on the vessel replacement length policy . 

The proposed agenda is as follows: 

1.    Introduction. 

2.    Licencing requests, NOLS and service standards. 

3.    Vessel Replacement Length Policy  

4.    Inshore Regulations.   

5.    Open Agenda. 

Meeting 2: Participants from the Great Northern Peninsula

           February 24, 2022: 7pm-9pm

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        +1 778 907 2071 Canada

        +1 204 272 7920 Canada

        +1 438 809 7799 Canada

Meeting ID: 850 4593 7470

Passcode: 753316

"Notices to Fish Harvesters" for all commercial fisheries are now available online under the Fishery Notices link on the DFO NL Region webpage at:  Newfoundland and Labrador Region

If you would like to have all "Notices to Fish Harvesters" for commercial fisheries sent directly to you by email please contact: beverly.piccott@dfo-mpo.gc.ca
 

The Department of Fisheries and Oceans would like to advise that virtual Outreach meetings will be held throughout the Region in the coming weeks.

The intent of these meetings is to provide inshore harvesters and other interested stakeholders an opportunity to discuss matters of concern with respect to the various inshore fisheries. The Department would also like to take the opportunity to discuss recent changes to various licensing processes and to seek input on the vessel replacement length policy. 

The proposed agenda is as follows: 

1.    Introduction. 

2.    Licencing requests, NOLS and service standards. 

3.    Vessel Replacement Length Policy  

4.    Inshore Regulations.   

5.    Open Agenda. 

In NAFO Division 3L there will be two meetings.  Those attending in their respective areas can join using the following virtual link or call in number:

Meeting 1: Participants from Bonavista, Trinity and Conception Bay

February 28, 2022: 7pm-9pm

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        +1 778 907 2071 Canada

        +1 204 272 7920 Canada

        +1 438 809 7799 Canada

        +1 587 328 1099 Canada

        +1 647 374 4685 Canada

        +1 647 558 0588 Canada

Meeting ID: 837 9271 5313

Passcode: 128614 

Meeting 2: Participants from the Southern Avalon and St. Mary's Bay

March 1, 2022: 7pm-9pm

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        +1 647 374 4685 Canada

        +1 647 558 0588 Canada

        +1 778 907 2071 Canada

        +1 204 272 7920 Canada

        +1 438 809 7799 Canada

        +1 587 328 1099 Canada

Meeting ID: 896 3343 5853

Passcode: 336257

"Notices to Fish Harvesters" for all commercial fisheries are now available online under the Fishery Notices link on the DFO NL Region webpage at: Newfoundland and Labrador Region 

If you would like to have all "Notices to Fish Harvesters" for commercial fisheries sent directly to you by email please contact: beverly.piccott@dfo-mpo.gc.ca

DFO wishes to advise inshore crab harvesters in Crab Fishing Area 10A (Placentia Bay) that <40' buddy-up applications for the 2022 Snow crab season are available. 

Harvesters can request an application through the National Online Licensing System (NOLS).

PLEASE NOTE: APPLICATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED BY CLOSE OF BUSINESS DAY MARCH 11, 2022. 

Please upload completed application to the National Online Licensing System (NOLS).

Please note that submission of the application does not indicate approval. The final decision will be communicated through the National Online Licencing System.

Notices to Fish Harvesters" for all commercial fisheries are now available online under the Fishery Notices link on the DFO NL Region webpage at: Newfoundland and Labrador Region

If you would like to have all "Notices to Fish Harvesters" for commercial fisheries sent directly to you by email please contact: beverly.piccott@dfo-mpo.gc.ca