1. THE NATIONAL MARINE FISHERIES SERVICE ANNOUNCES THAT EFFECTIVE 0001 HOURS, JULY 13, 2024, THE AREA I, AREA II, AND NEW YORK BIGHT SCALLOP ACCESS AREAS WILL BE CLOSED TO LAGC IFQ SCALLOP TRIPS FOR THE REMAINDER OF THE 2024 SCALLOP FISHING YEAR. LAGC SCALLOP VESSELS MAY NOT FISH FOR, POSSESS, OR LAND ANY SCALLOPS IN OR FROM THE AREA. ANY VESSEL THAT PLANS TO FISH IN THE AREA I, AREA II, OR NEW YORK BIGHT ACCESS AREAS MUST DECLARE AN LAGC IFQ AREA I, AREA II, OR NEW YORK BIGHT TRIP THROUGH VMS AND RECORD A VMS POSITION OUTSIDE THE DEMARCATION LINE PRIOR TO 00:01 ON JULY 13. PLEASE CONTACT THE SUSTAINABLE FISHERIES DIVISION AT 978-281-9315 WITH QUESTIONS.
2. FOR SECTORS DEL BAY, MD-NCR, AND VIRGINIA, BROADCAST TWICE DAILY FOR 24 HOURS.
CANCEL AT//131829Z JUL 24//

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Source: District 5 DPW
Link: SAFETY/NJ – DE- VA – SCALLOP ACCESS AREA CLOSURE/CLOSURE/CCGD5 BNM 0362-24