Code of Massachusetts Regulations
322 CMR - Division of Marine Fisheries
Title 322 CMR 15.00 - Management Of Marine Aquaculture
Section 15.05 - Application
Universal Citation: 322 MA Code of Regs 322.15
Current through Register 1531, September 27, 2024
(1) Each applicant for a new aquaculture permit pursuant to this subsection shall provide the following information on forms provided by the agency:
(a) Class 1
system
(1) Detailed site plan
(2) Detailed system layout, including water
treatment systems
(3) Detailed
operational plan (species, planting density, feeding rates, etc)
(4) Waste disposal plan (including solids,
culls, and water)
(b)
Class 2 system
(1) Same as 322 CMR
15.05(1)(a);
(2) Proposed
discharge, including volume and treatment, if required
(3) Evidence of DEP Water Quality
Certification or exemption
(4)
Evidence of NPDES Permit or exemption
(5) Evidence of permits for intake and
discharge structures
(c)
Class 3 system (shellfish with minimal structures)
(1) Detailed site plan including latitude and
longitude of corners
(2)
Geophysical site characteristics
(3) Benthic habitat conditions
(4) Proposed species, quantities, and
densities
(5) Proposed physical
structures
(6) Evidence of
Municipal Shellfish Aquaculture License or conditional approval
(7) Evidence of Municipal Wetlands Permit or
determination of non-applicability
(8) Evidence of application for Corps of
Engineers, section 404 Permit or PGP
(9) Transcript of local public
hearing
(d) Class 4
system (shellfish or algae with significant structures)
(1) Same as 322 CMR 15.05(1)(c);
(2) Evidence of application for Army Corps of
Engineers Section 10 Permit
(e) Class 4 system (general)
(1) Same as (c) (1) through (5)
(2) Detailed operational plan (species,
density, feeding rates, etc.)
(3)
Containment plan to prevent escapees
(4) Predator exclusion plan
(5) Anticipated habitat degradation issues
and plan to minimize (Best Management Practices)
(6) Disposal plan for culls and
gear
(7) Evidence of performance
bond sufficient to remove structures and restore site to its original
condition.
(8) Evidence of Water
Quality Certification and NPDES Permit, if applicable.
(2) Renewals. Annual renewal of all existing permits may be made without supporting documentation provided no changes in use occur.
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