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.
Authority Note
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.
Historical Note
HISTORICAL NOTE: Promulgated by the Department of Health, Office of Public Health, LR 48:1856 (July 2022), repromulgated LR 48:2144 (August 2022).