La. Admin. Code tit. 51 § IX-507

Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 11, November 20, 2024

Section IX-507 - Aquaculture That Attracts Birds or Mammals

A. Operational Plan. Each aquaculture site that the department determines may attract sufficient birds and/or mammals that their waste presents a human health risk shall have a written operational plan. The operational plan shall be approved by the department prior to its implementation and shall include:

1. a description of the design and activities of the aquaculture facility;

2. the specific site and boundaries in which shellfish aquaculture activities will be conducted;

3. the types and locations of any structures, including rafts, pens, cages, nets, or floats which will be placed in the waters;

4. the genus and species of shellfish to be cultured and harvested;

5. procedures to assure that no poisonous or deleterious substances are introduced from the aquaculture activities;

6. a description of the mitigation or deterrent measures to minimize the potential pollution impact of birds and/or mammals; and

7. maintenance of the required records.

La. Admin. Code tit. 51, § IX-507

Promulgated by the Department of Health, Office of Public Health, LR 481856 (7/1/2022), Amended LR 482144 (8/1/2022).

AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S.40:4.A.(1), R.S. 40:5.A.(2)(3)(5)(7)(9)(15)(17)(19)(20) and R.S. 40:5.3.