Norumbega Oyster, Inc. has applied for a limited-purpose (experimental) aquaculture lease to grow American/Eastern oysters using suspended culture techniques on a 3.93-acre site located east of Upper Dodge Cove, Damariscotta River, Damariscotta, Maine. Other compatible uses of the area would be permitted. The application is posted on the DMR website at http://www.maine.gov/dmr/aquaculture/leases/pending/index.html.
The Commissioner announces a public comment period for this application. A public hearing is required only if requested in writing by five (5) or more interested persons prior to the comment deadline.
The DEADLINE for COMMENTS and HEARING REQUESTS is:
June 4, 2018
Mail written comments or hearing requests to:
Department of Marine Resources
Attn: Aquaculture Administrator
21 State House Station,
Augusta, ME 04333-0021
Or e-mail to BOTH amanda.ellis@maine.gov AND
cindy.l.burke@maine.gov (207) 624-6567
Authority: 12 MRSA § 6072-A
