George F. Faux, Inc. has applied for a limited-purpose (3-year, experimental) aquaculture lease on a 1.12-acre site located southeast of Great Salt Bay, Upper Damariscotta River, Newcastle for suspended culture of American/Eastern oysters. 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:
April 15, 2019
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 Angel Wilson, Resource Management Coordinator
angel.wilson@maine.gov; (207) 624-6567
Authority: 12 MRSA § 6072-A
