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SUBJECTS
ANNEX B
DFO REGULATORY PLAN FOR 2005
(Proposed Regulatory Amendments in 2005)*
*The proposed regulatory amendments are being published on the website for information purposes only and are subject to change.
| NAME OF REGULATION | PURPOSE / OBJECTIVE | CONTACT |
|
Alberta Fishery Regulations, 1990 |
Remedy Terms and Conditions of Licence Problems plus annual amendments |
Policy Sector (LRA) |
|
Atlantic Fishery Regulations, 1985 |
Amendments to section 93.3 (mandatory release of species (Groundfish) caught in gear and response to SARA requirements |
Fisheries Management |
|
Atlantic Fishery Regulations, 1985 |
Repeal Scallop notification provision (s. 67.2) |
Fisheries Management |
|
Atlantic Fishery Regulations, 1985 |
Redefine Lobster Fishing Area (LFA) 22 and 24 for better management and control of the fishery |
Fisheries Management |
|
Atlantic Fishery Regulations, 1985 |
Swordfish and Shark Amendments – Permit closure by gear type, by vessel class and species |
Maritimes Region (Fisheries Management) |
|
Contraventions Regulations (Quebec Fishery Regulations, 1990) |
Add Schedule of offences and fines to Contraventions Regulations (decriminalize offences, reduce & simplify prosecutions) |
Policy Sector (LRA) |
|
Contraventions Regulations – Phase I (Maritime Provinces Fishery Regulations) |
Add new schedule of offences and fines to the Contraventions Regulations to decriminalize offences and to reduce and simplify prosecutions |
Policy Sector (LRA) |
|
Contraventions Regulations – Phase II (Atlantic Fishery Regulations, Pacific Fishery Regulations, Fishery (General) Regulations) |
Add new schedules of offences and fines to the Contraventions Regulations to decriminalize offences and to reduce and simplify prosecutions |
Policy Sector (LRA) |
|
Fish Health Protection Regulations |
To bring regulations into compliance with International Standards |
Science Sector |
|
Fishery (General) Regulation |
MOU – Nova Scotia Implementation (Variation Order Power to Nova Scotia) |
Fisheries Management |
|
Fishing and Recreational Harbours Regulations |
To reflect the continuation of the divestiture of Small Craft Harbours as directed by a February, 1995 Ministerial announcement (93 sites to be removed from the harbour schedule). This amendment will also add 1 new harbour to the same schedule. |
Corporate Services |
|
Marine Mammal Regulations |
Regulate Whale Watching |
Fisheries Management |
|
Manitoba Fishery Regulations, 1987 |
Seasonal Adjustments and Technical Amendments for the 2005 Fishing Season |
Policy Sector (LRA) |
|
Manitoba Fishery Regulations, 1987 |
Amendment to prohibit possession of invasive species |
Policy Sector (LRA) |
|
Maritime Provinces Fishery Regulations |
Possession of Live Fish – Stop fishers from releasing live fish (not possession) to provide better control of the fishery |
Maritimes Region |
|
Maritime Provinces Fishery Regulations |
Individual must stop fishing immediately upon reaching daily limit (s.64) |
Gulf Region |
|
Northwest Territories Fishery Regulations |
Seasonal Adjustments and Technical Amendments for 2005 Fishing Season |
Central & Arctic |
|
Nunavut/Northwest Territories Fishery Regulations/Marine Mammal Fishery Regulations |
To establish new Nunavut and Northwest Territory Fishery Regulations |
Policy (LRA) |
|
Ontario Fishery Regulations, 1989 |
Amendment to prohibit possession of invasive species |
Policy (LRA) |
|
Ontario Fishery Regulations, 1989 |
Seasonal Adjustments and Technical Amendments for the 2005 Fishing Season |
Policy Sector (LRA) |
|
Ontario Fishery Regulations, 1989 |
Seasonal Adjustments and Technical Amendments for the 2006 Fishing Season |
Policy Sector (LRA) |
|
Pacific Fishery Management Area Regulations |
Rewrite, describe Areas/Subareas using coordinates |
Fisheries Management |
|
Quebec Fishery Regulations, 1990 |
Seasonal Adjustments and Technical Amendments for the 2005 Fishing Season |
Policy Sector (LRA) |
|
Seismic Mitigation Regulations (Oceans Act) |
Establishment of Standards and Guidelines governing seismic activity in the marine environment |
Oceans Sector |
|
Species at Risk Act (SARA) |
Development of Regulations (Orders to add species to SARA Schedule 1) |
Science/Policy/Fisheries Management |
|
Basin Head Marine Protected Area Regulation |
Establishment of Basin Head MPA to protect a unique strain of Irish Moss and the ecosystem that supports it. |
Oceans Sector |
|
Gilbert Bay Marine Protected Area Regulation |
Establishment of the Gilbert Bay MPA to conserve and protect the most genetically distinguishable population of Atlantic cod within the range of northern cod and its habitat. |
Oceans Sector |
|
Musquash Marine Protected Area Regulation |
Establishment of the Musquash MPA to protect one of the last ecologically intact and biologically diverse salt marsh complexes in the Bay of Fundy. |
Oceans Sector |
|
Eastport Marine Protected Area Regulation |
Establishment of the Eastport MPA to conserve and protect local lobster populations |
Oceans Sector |
|
Manicouagan Marine Protected Area Regulation |
Establishment of the Manicouagan MPA to conserve and protect the highly diverse and productive estuary and marine ecosystems of the Manicouagan Peninsula. |
Oceans Sector |
|
Tarium Niryutait Marine Protected Area Regulation |
Establishment of the Tarium Niryutait MPA to conserve and protect important beluga whale and anadromous fish habitat and protect portions of Canada’s largest Arctic estuary. |
Oceans Sector |
|
Bowie Seamount Marine Protected Area Regulation |
Establishment of the Bowie Seamount MPA to conserve and protect a productive, and diverse seamount ecosystem and conserve significant populations of rockfish, sablefish and halibut. |
Oceans Sector |
