The Commissioner is considering an application to renew for ten years to August 27, 2026 a 15.15 – acre lease, DAM EL3, located east of Little Point, Damariscotta River, Newcastle, held by Mook Sea Farms, Inc. for the purposes of cultivating American/Eastern oysters, European oysters, surf/hen clams, northern quahogs/hard clams, soft clams, and bay scallops using bottom and suspended culture techniques.
The lessee would be bound by the terms and conditions of the existing lease. A public hearing is not required unless requested by five (5) or more interested persons. Written comments or requests for a hearing, including a statement of the reasons for the request, must be submitted on or before August 17, 2016 to the address below.
Submit comments and hearing requests to:
Maine Department of Marine Resources
Attn: Aquaculture Administrator
21 State House Station
Augusta, ME 04333-0021
FMI: call 207/624-6567 or email both
diantha.robinson@maine.gov and cindy.l.burke@maine.gov
Authority: 12 MRS §6072 (12)
