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A decision made (05/06/2006) regarding Fish Farm Concession - Renewed Act of Authorisation.

Subject:	Fish Farm Concession – Renewed Act of Authorisation
Decision Reference:	MD-PE-2006-0067		Exempt clause(s):	n/a
Type of Report: (oral or written)	Written		Person Giving Report (if oral):	n/a
Telephone or e-mail Meeting?	n/a		Report File ref:	6/9/21
Written report – Title	Fish Farm Concession – Renewed Act of Authorisation
Written report – Author (name and job title)	Greg Morel - Fisheries Officer – R & D.
Decision(s): To approve renewed Act of Authorisation for fish farm concession
Reason(s) for decision: The Minister is responsible for the issue of fish farming licences on the seabed under the Sea Fisheries (Establishment and Regulations of Fisheries)(Jersey) Regulations 1998. La Rocque Fisheries have requested a renewal, with amendments, to the Act of Authorisation to allow for the farming of oysters. The request was considered by the Fisheries and Marine Resources Panel on 8 March 2006. After consideration, the Panel agreed to recommend to the Minister that the Act of Authorisation be renewed with the amendments proposed.
Action required: Fisheries Officers to prepare Act of Authorisation and forward to concession holder.
Signature: (Minister/ Assistant Minister)		Date of Decision: 5 June 2006