8/23/2012 CONSERVATION COMMISSION Minutes

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representative that was present and it seems likely that DEP will hand out a Requirement ent of Environmental Notification Form (ENF) because the structure is in ar velocity zone. Mr. Gilmore stated that the ENF is similar to a Notice of latent (NOI) sall the information that he had submitted with the N I can be transferred to the ENF. it is net an expensive or involved process. An ENF only comes in to play when someone complains about the project. The agent states that he brought up the fact that this process has not occurred with'any other aquaculture projects and the fact that Dunne Borrito ' report was based on a one day observation. She had also left out observations of any impacts from recreational activities on the Spit for the shore bird habitats. The agent says that there.was also a representative from Division of Marine Fisheries on Mr. Cook's behalf and had re-emphasized that they had gone through the area and it had met all the criteria necessary to establish it as a perfect candidate for a shellfish aquaculture farm. The agent states that they took Mr.-Gilmore over to the Tribe's aquaculture site via a boat that lick York provided to view the proceedings before viewing the proposed site by Mr. Cook. 7) Establish dates for sub committees/committee status —The agent will send out proposed dates for subcommittee meetings. The agent would like to establish some regulations regarding aqua ulture and have them added. Chairman Fitzsimmons states that this is Lloyd Allen's last meeting and he would like to express the opinion of tl'e Commission to thank him for his support and his contribution over the,years and than he wishes hire good luck for what the future may hold. Motion rade, seconded and unanimously carried to adjourn the meeting at 8:26 pm. [1:30:40] Respectfully submitted, Kris Carpenter Administrative trative Secretary `AH material submitted for hearings can be found on Conservation Flash Drive dated 7/1/10 6