Marine Resources Regulatory Revisions
Proposed, Emergency and Recently Adopted Regulations
Proposed Regulations
State residents, stakeholders, and regulated parties have the opportunity to comment on proposed regulations. Information on how to comment on proposed fish and wildlife regulations is available online.
6 NYCRR Part 41 - Sanitary Condition of Shellfish Lands (2019)
This rulemaking is necessary to prevent the harvest of shellfish from areas that do not meet water quality standard and protect the public health. This rulemaking also increases opportunities for shellfish harvest from areas whose water quality now meets the standards.
- Text of Rule - Underlined wording found in the text of the express terms is material to be added to the regulations. Wording found within brackets [ ] is material to be deleted.
- Regulatory Impact Statement
This notice was published in issue 31 of the State Register, dated July 31, 2019.
Comments will be accepted from July 31, 2019 September 30, 2019
Send comments to:
Kevin Ryan
NYSDEC - Division of Marine Resources
205 North Belle Mead Rd, Suite 1
East Setauket, NY 11733
Phone: 631-444-0461
Email: FW.Marine@dec.ny.gov
6 NYCRR Part 40 - Marine Fish - Recreational Scup
This rulemaking will provide a year-round open fishing season for recreational scup, and increases the party/charter boat possession limit to 50 fish per angler during Sept 1 - Oct 31.
- Text of Rule - Underlined wording found in the text of the express terms is material to be added to the regulations. Wording found within brackets [ ] is material to be deleted.
- Regulatory Impact Statement
The emergency rule went into effect on June 20, 2019 and will remain in effect for 90 days.
This notice will be published in issue 28 of the State Register, dated July 10, 2019.
Comments will be accepted from July 10, 2019 through September 9, 2019.
Send comments to:
Rachel Sysak
NYSDEC - Division of Marine Resources
205 North Belle Mead Road, Suite 1
East Setauket, NY 11733
Phone: 631-444-0469
Email: FW.Marine@dec.ny.gov
6 NYCRR Part 40 - Commercial Scup
This rulemaking is necessary to implement the required measures to remain consistent with National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Fisheries regulations.
- Text of Rule - Underlined wording found in the text of the express terms is material to be added to the regulations. Wording found within brackets [ ] is material to be deleted.
- Regulatory Impact Statement
This notice was published in issue 18 of the State Register, dated May 1, 2019.
Comment period is closed.
Send comments to:
Gina Fanelli
NYSDEC - Division of Marine Resources
205 North Belle Mead Road, Suite 1
East Setauket, NY 11733
Phone: 631-444-0476
Email: gina.fanelli@dec.ny.gov
Emergency Regulations
6 NYCRR Part 41 - Sanitary Conditions of Shellfish Lands (2019)
This rulemaking is necessary to prevent the harvest of shellfish from areas that do not meet water quality standard and protect the public health. This rulemaking also increases opportunities for shellfish harvest from areas whose water quality now meets the standards.
- Text of Rule - Underlined wording found in the text of the express terms is material to be added to the regulations. Wording found within brackets [ ] is material to be deleted.
- Regulatory Impact Statement
The emergency rule went into effect on July 12, 2019 and will remain in effect for 90 days.
This notice will be published in issue 31 of the State Register, dated July 31, 2019.
6 NYCRR Part 40 - Marine Fish - Recreational Scup
This rulemaking will provide a year-round open fishing season for recreational scup, and increases the party/charter boat possession limit to 50 fish per angler during Sept 1 - Oct 31.
- Text of Rule - Underlined wording found in the text of the express terms is material to be added to the regulations. Wording found within brackets [ ] is material to be deleted.
- Regulatory Impact Statement
The emergency rule went into effect on June 20, 2019 and will remain in effect for 90 days.
This notice will be published in issue 28 of the State Register, dated July 10, 2019.
6 NYCRR Part 40 - Commercial Scup
This rulemaking is necessary to implement the required measures to remain consistent with National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Fisheries regulations.
- Text of Rule - Underlined wording found in the text of the express terms is material to be added to the regulations. Wording found within brackets [ ] is material to be deleted.
- Regulatory Impact Statement
This notice was published in issue 18 of the State Register, dated May 1, 2019.
Comment period is closed.
Send comments to:
Gina Fanelli
NYSDEC - Division of Marine Resources
205 North Belle Mead Road, Suite 1
East Setauket, NY 11733
Phone: 631-444-0476
Email: gina.fanelli@dec.ny.gov
Recently Adopted Regulations
6 NYCRR Part 44 - Jonah Crab
This rulemaking is necessary to implement the required measures of the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission Jonah Crab Fishery Management Plan.
- Text of Rule - Underlined wording found in the text of the express terms is material to be added to the regulations. Wording found within brackets [ ] is material to be deleted.
Adopted on June 5, 2019. Effective on June 5, 2019.
6 NYCRR Part 40 - Striped Bass
This rulemaking proposes to open the commercial striped bass season two weeks earlier. There will be no changes to the commercial striped bass quota.
- Text of Rule - Underlined wording found in the text of the express terms is material to be added to the regulations. Wording found within brackets [ ] is material to be deleted.
Adopted on May 15, 2019. Effective on May 15, 2019.
6 NYCRR Part 41 - Sanitary Condition of Shellfish Lands
This rulemaking is necessary to prevent the harvest of shellfish from areas that do not meet water quality standard and protect the public health. This rulemaking also increases opportunities for shellfish harvest from areas whose water quality now meets the standards.
- Text of Proposed Regulation - Underlined wording found in the text of the express terms is material to be added to the regulations. Wording found within brackets [ ] is material to be deleted.
Adopted on November 14, 2018. Effective on November 14, 2018.
More about Marine Resources Regulatory Revisions:
- Part 40 - Marine Fish - Recreational Scup - Express Terms - Proposed Regulation for 6NYCRR Part 40 - Marine Fish - Recreational Scup
- Part 40 - Marine Fish - Recreational Scup - Regulatory Impact Statement - Proposed Regulation of 6YNCRR Part 40 - Marine Fish - Recreational Scup - Regulatory Impact Statement.
- Part 40- Commercial Scup - Express Terms - Proposed Regulations for 6NYCRR Part 40 - Commercial Scup - Express Terms.
- Part 40 - Commercial Scup - Regulatory Impact Statement - Proposed Regulation for Part 40 - Commercial Scup - Regulatory Impact Statement
- Part 41 Sanitary Condition of Shellfish Lands (2019) - Express Terms - This is the full text of the changes to Part 41 - Sanitary Condition of Shellfish Lands (2019).
- Part 41 - Sanitary Condition of Shellfish Lands (2019) - Regulatory Impact Statement - Text of the Regulatory Impact Statement for Part 41 Sanitary Condition of Shellfish Lands (2019)
- Part 44 Jonah Crab - Express Terms - Proposed Regulations for Part 44 - Jonah Crab - Express Terms
- Part 44 - Jonah Crab - Regulatory Impact Statement - Regulatory Impact Statement for Part 44 - Jonah Crab
- Part 40 Striped Bass Express Terms - The full text of the regulatory changes for 6 NYCRR Part 40 - Striped Bass
- Part 40 Striped Bass - Regulatory Impact Statement - 6NYCRR Part 40 - Striped bass - Regulatory Impact Statement
- Part 41 - Sanitary Condition of Shellfish Lands Express Terms - Proposed Regulations for 6NYCRR Part 41 - Sanitary Condition of Shellfish Lands - Express Terms
