03/12/2019 SHELLFISH COMMISSION Minutes

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❑ 23. After approval by the DMF,the applicant submits a letter describing the project and a Request for Determine of Applicability(R.D.A.) form to the Conservation Commission. If the project is subject to jurisdiction under the Wetlands Protection Act or if the project alters any wetland resource area in any way.a Notice of Intent(N.O.I.).shall be filed through conservation and sent to and Mass.DEP. Approval by the Conservation Commission and DEP. Commission Comments: Fisher: "Cook is correct. Most aquaculture license applications require an NOI, but not all." Thomas: "As long as they go to the Conservation Commission to determine what to file, in order, then will deal with the permitting process." Public Comment: Cook: "Not all applicants need to file an NOI, They first will file a Requisition to Determine applicability. They the conservation commission determines if an NOI is needed." ❑ 24. The applicant sends copy of NOI (if needed)to the US Army Corps of Engineers (USCOE)to review for compliance with the Aquaculture Programmatic General Permit(PGP). Approval by USCOE. Commission Comments:No comment. ❑ 25. The Board of Selectmen issue the Shellfish Aquaculture License. Commission Comments:No comment. ❑ 26. Within thirty (30) days of final approval,the applicant must pay recording and processing fees to the Town Clerk. Commission Comments:No comment. ❑ 27. The applicant applies for a Shellfish Propagation Permit from the DMF and submits copy of the permit to the Shellfish Constable before ordering shellfish seed. Commission Comments: No comment. Motion: York made a motion to accept the revisions of the Shellfish Aquaculture Regulations,the Shellfish Aquaculture License Application Form and Procedure, and the Shellfish Regulations (Scallop clause regarding fishing in a licensed aquaculture site). Thomas seconded the motion. All voted unanimously in favor of the revisions. Recommendation for new Shellfish Commission member: Thomas: "We have a spot that is open on the Commission. The applicant must first submit a letter of interest to the Board of Selectman. The Shellfish Commission would then hold interviews for the vacancy. Once an applicant is chosen,the shellfish commission would then make a recommendation to the Board of Selectman. Richard Cook has shown interest in joining the Commission, and is a licensed aquaculture holder within the town. He would offer his insight and knowledge to the commission on behalf of the other grant holders in town. So if you are interested you can send a letter to the board of Selectman to get this process started. We are eager to have the commission filled. Darryl is great to have on the commission he has offered his involvement in public access and shellfish regulations etc. We have a lot on our plate and involving the different players bring much useful knowledge to the board."