This Management Plan sets out the requirements governing aquaculture activities within a designated fish zone. It defines the conditions applicable to aquaculture operators, regulates the use and management of aquaculture facilities and equipment, and establishes requirements relating to the organization and operation of aquaculture farms within the zone. The Plan also specifies aquaculture species and addresses matters concerning farm management, fish stocking, feeding practices, and the transport of aquatic organisms.
The Plan establishes environmental and operational requirements applicable to activities carried out within the zone. It provides for environmental monitoring programs, establishes reporting and record-keeping obligations, and requires compliance with applicable technical, sanitary, and veterinary requirements. It further regulates procedures for fish disease control and dead stock disposal, and establishes requirements concerning the use of substances and products associated with aquaculture operations.
The Plan contains provisions relating to the management of the marine area designated for aquaculture, including the location and marking of installations, navigational safety measures, and waste management requirements. It also establishes obligations concerning incident notification, environmental quality standards, and the preparation and implementation of management measures by aquaculture operators within the zone.