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Primary Produce Safety (Seafood) Regulations 2014 - Classification Notice No. 2021/011
2021/011
PRIMARY PRODUCE SAFETY (SEAFOOD)
REGULATIONS 2014
CLASSIFICATION NOTICE
I, Gideon Heller-Wagner, being authorised to do so under section 8 (4) of the Primary Produce Safety
Act 2011, hereby make in accordance with regulations 18 and 19 of the Primary Produce Safety
(Seafood) Regulations 2014, the classification notice set out in Schedule 1.
SCHEDULE 1
PART APreliminary
1. When classification notice takes effect
This classification notice takes effect on 1725hrs 2 February 2021, revokes and replaces allprevious classification notices and remains in force until revoked.
2. Interpretation
In this classification notice –
"abalone block" means the area within the boundaries of the geographical subunits of thecommercial abalone fishery, represented as blocks within the Commercial Abalone FisheryOperational Information Paper for the current licencing year, as published by DPIPWE;
"the Act" means the Primary Produce Safety Act 2011 and includes the Primary ProduceSafety (Seafood) Regulations 2014 made under the Act;
"adjacent area" for Tasmania, has the same meaning as within Schedule 1 of the Crimes atSea Act 1999;
"current harvest status" in respect of an area refers to whether the area is open or closed(or partially closed) for the taking of regulated fish;
"DPIPWE" means the Tasmanian Department of Primary Industries, Parks, Water andEnvironment.
"inland waters" for Tasmania has the same meaning as within the Inland Fisheries Act1995;
"lease" means a lease, special lease or emergency lease in force under Part 4 of the MarineFarming Planning Act 1994;
"lease number" means the number, title or code used to identify a particular lease, andincludes all of the area contained within the boundaries of that lease;
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PART BClassification and current harvest status of areas
DIVISION 1: APPROVED AREAS (MARINE FARMING) FOR THE TAKING OF
REGULATED FISH
Division 1 of Part B of this Classification Notice specifies the areas that are approved areas (marine farming) forthe taking of the class or species of specified regulated fish, and specifies the current harvest status for theapproved area.Division 1 may also specify any conditions that apply in respect of the taking of specified regulated fish from theapproved area.
"harvest area" means an approved or restricted area for the taking of the class or species ofregulated fish specified in this notice and includes all of the leases within the boundaries asdescribed in latest edition of the Tasmanian Shellfish Harvest Boundaries Document
"conditionally approved area (depuration)" means an area that is classified as anapproved area on the condition that regulated fish may only be taken for the purpose of directtransfer to a wet storage facility for depuration in accordance with a wet storage authorisationbefore being supplied for human consumption;
"growing area" means a geographical grouping of one or more harvest areas as describedin latest edition of the Tasmanian Shellfish Harvest Boundaries Document
"marine farming zone" has the same meaning as in the Marine Farming Planning Act 1995
"State waters" for Tasmania, has the same meaning as within the Marine Farming PlanningAct 1994;
"wet storage facility" means an accredited seafood premises where an accredited seafoodproducer is authorised to hold seafood in wet storage in accordance with a wet storageauthorisation;
"zone" means a marine farming zone
All other words and expressions used in this classification notice have the same meaning asthey have in the Act.
Sea Elephant River Growing Area
Sea Elephant River Harvest Area (Sea Elephant River) CLOSED
ClassificationSea Elephant River Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 38) is classified as an approved area for the takingof all species of regulated fish.
Current harvest statusSea Elephant River Harvest Area is CLOSED for the taking of all regulated fish from 1000hrs26/01/2021.
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Montagu Growing Area
Montagu Harvest Area (Montagu) CLOSED
ClassificationMontagu Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 19, 29, 30, 31, 33) is classified as an approved area for thetaking of all species of regulated fish.
Current harvest status
Montagu Harvest Area is CLOSED for the taking of all regulated fish from 0500hrs 16/04/2018.
Big Bay Growing Area
Zone B Harvest Area (Big Bay) CLOSED
ClassificationZone B Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 82, 227) is classified as an approved area for the taking of allspecies of regulated fish.
Current harvest status
Zone B Harvest Area is CLOSED for the taking of all regulated fish from 1830hrs 07/02/2019.
Zone C Harvest Area (Big Bay) CLOSED
ClassificationZone C Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 25, 54) is classified as an approved area for the taking of allspecies of regulated fish.
Current harvest status
Zone C Harvest Area is CLOSED for the taking of all regulated fish from 0600hrs 19/05/2017.
Zone E Harvest Area (Big Bay) CLOSED
ClassificationZone E Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 20, 25) is classified as an approved area for the taking of allspecies of regulated fish.
Current harvest status
Zone E Harvest Area is CLOSED for the taking of all regulated fish from 1045hrs 04/04/2020.
Duck Bay Growing Area
Duck Bay Harvest Area (Duck Bay) OPEN
ClassificationDuck Bay Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 22, 23, 24) is classified as an approved area for the takingof all species of regulated fish.
Current harvest status
Duck Bay Harvest Area is OPEN for the taking of all regulated fish from 0630hrs 29/12/2020.
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Kemps Bay Harvest Area (Duck Bay) OPEN
ClassificationKemps Bay Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 248) is classified as an approved area for the taking of allspecies of regulated fish.
Current harvest status
Kemps Bay Harvest Area is OPEN for the taking of all regulated fish from 0800hrs 28/01/2021.
Port Sorell Growing Area
Port Sorell Harvest Area (Port Sorell) OPEN
ClassificationPort Sorell Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 95, 145) is classified as an approved area for the taking ofall species of regulated fish.
Current harvest status
Port Sorell Harvest Area is OPEN for the taking of all regulated fish from 1000hrs 15/12/2020.
Ansons Bay Growing Area
Ansons Bay Harvest Area (Ansons Bay) CLOSED
ClassificationAnsons Bay Harvest Area (Wild Harvest Area) is classified as an approved area for the taking of allspecies of regulated fish.
Current harvest status
Ansons Bay Harvest Area is CLOSED for the taking of all regulated fish from 0000hrs 01/09/2015.
Moulting Bay Growing Area
Zone 1 Harvest Area (Moulting Bay) CLOSED
ClassificationZone 1 Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 228, 229) is classified as an approved area for the taking of allspecies of regulated fish.
Current harvest status
Zone 1 Harvest Area is CLOSED for the taking of all regulated fish from 0630hrs 19/12/2020.
Zone 2 Harvest Area (Moulting Bay) CLOSED
ClassificationZone 2 Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 230, 231) is classified as an approved area for the taking of allspecies of regulated fish.
Current harvest status
Zone 2 Harvest Area is CLOSED for the taking of all regulated fish from 0230hrs 19/12/2020.
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Zone 4 Harvest Area (Moulting Bay) CLOSED
ClassificationZone 4 Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 9, 65) is classified as an approved area for the taking of allspecies of regulated fish.
Current harvest status
Zone 4 Harvest Area is CLOSED for the taking of all regulated fish from 0430hrs 30/01/2021.
Zone 5 Harvest Area (Moulting Bay) CLOSED
ClassificationZone 5 Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 27, 144, 253) is classified as an approved area for the takingof all species of regulated fish.
Current harvest status
Zone 5 Harvest Area is CLOSED for the taking of all regulated fish from 0515hrs 30/01/2021.
Zone 6A Harvest Area (Moulting Bay) CLOSED
ClassificationZone 6A Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 232, 233) is classified as an approved area for the taking ofall species of regulated fish.
Current harvest status
Zone 6A Harvest Area is CLOSED for the taking of all regulated fish from 0630hrs 30/01/2021.
Zone GB1 Harvest Area (Moulting Bay) CLOSED
ClassificationZone GB1 Harvest Area (Wild Harvest Area) is classified as an approved area for the taking of allspecies of regulated fish.
Current harvest status
Zone GB1 Harvest Area is CLOSED for the taking of all regulated fish from 0230hrs 19/12/2020.
Zone GB2 Harvest Area (Moulting Bay) CLOSED
ClassificationZone GB2 Harvest Area (Wild Harvest Area) is classified as an approved area for the taking of allspecies of regulated fish.
Current harvest status
Zone GB2 Harvest Area is CLOSED for the taking of all regulated fish from 0630hrs 19/12/2020.
Great Swanport Growing Area
East Harvest Area (Great Swanport) OPEN
ClassificationEast Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 8E, 49E, 50E, 51E) is classified as an approved area for thetaking of all species of regulated fish.
Current harvest status
East Harvest Area is OPEN for the taking of all regulated fish from 1540hrs 12/01/2021.
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West Harvest Area (Great Swanport) OPEN
ClassificationWest Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 8W, 265, 49W, 50W, 51W, 264W) is classified as an approvedarea for the taking of all species of regulated fish.
Current harvest status
West Harvest Area is OPEN for the taking of all regulated fish from 1540hrs 12/01/2021.
Great Oyster Bay Growing Area
Great Oyster Bay Harvest Area (Great Oyster Bay) OPEN
ClassificationGreat Oyster Bay Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 119, 126, 158, 246, 258, 259) is classified as anapproved area for the taking of all species of regulated fish.
Current harvest status
Great Oyster Bay Harvest Area is OPEN for the taking of all regulated fish from 1100hrs 25/12/2020.
Little Swanport Growing Area
Zone 6A/B Harvest Area (Little Swanport) OPEN
ClassificationZone 6A/B Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 18, 86, 202) is classified as an approved area for the takingof all species of regulated fish.
Current harvest status
Zone 6A/B Harvest Area is OPEN for the taking of all regulated fish from 2325hrs 24/12/2020.
Zone 6C Harvest Area (Little Swanport) CLOSED
ClassificationZone 6C Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 52) is classified as an approved area for the taking of allspecies of regulated fish.
Current harvest status
Zone 6C Harvest Area is CLOSED for the taking of all regulated fish from 1000hrs 05/08/2020.
Spring Bay Growing Area
Okehampton Bay Harvest Area (Spring Bay) CLOSED
ClassificationOkehampton Bay Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 236) is classified as an approved area for the takingof all species of regulated fish.
Current harvest statusOkehampton Bay Harvest Area is CLOSED for the taking of all regulated fish from 1459hrs18/08/2020.
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Spring Bay Harvest Area (Spring Bay) OPEN
ClassificationSpring Bay Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 164) is classified as an approved area for the taking of allspecies of regulated fish.
Current harvest status
Spring Bay Harvest Area is OPEN for the taking of all regulated fish from 1500hrs 12/10/2020.
Boomer Bay Growing Area
Boomer Bay Harvest Area (Boomer Bay) OPEN
ClassificationBoomer Bay Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 10, 11, 44, 127, 224, 255, 269, 58E, 58W) is classified asan approved area for the taking of all species of regulated fish.
Current harvest status
Boomer Bay Harvest Area is OPEN for the taking of all regulated fish from 0800hrs 13/10/2020.
Boomer Bay East Harvest Area (Boomer Bay) OPEN
ClassificationBoomer Bay East Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 96, 10E, 127E) is classified as an approved area forthe taking of all species of regulated fish.
Current harvest status
Boomer Bay East Harvest Area is OPEN for the taking of all regulated fish from 2120hrs 29/10/2020.
Little Boomer Bay Harvest Area (Boomer Bay) CLOSED
ClassificationLittle Boomer Bay Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 123) is classified as an approved area for the takingof all species of regulated fish.
Current harvest statusLittle Boomer Bay Harvest Area is CLOSED for the taking of all regulated fish from 2120hrs08/10/2020.
Dunalley Bay Growing Area
Zone A Harvest Area (Dunalley Bay) OPEN
ClassificationZone A Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 113) is classified as an approved area for the taking of allspecies of regulated fish.
Current harvest status
Zone A Harvest Area is OPEN for the taking of all regulated fish from 1821hrs 03/11/2020.
Zone B Harvest Area (Dunalley Bay) OPEN
ClassificationZone B Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 169, 170, 235) is classified as an approved area for the takingof all species of regulated fish.
Current harvest status
Zone B Harvest Area is OPEN for the taking of all regulated fish from 2120hrs 29/10/2020.
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King George Sound Growing Area
King George Sound Harvest Area (King George Sound) CLOSED
ClassificationKing George Sound Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 191) is classified as an approved area for thetaking of all species of regulated fish.
Current harvest statusKing George Sound Harvest Area is CLOSED for the taking of all regulated fish from 1000hrs09/10/2020.
Eaglehawk Bay Growing Area
Eaglehawk Bay Harvest Area (Eaglehawk Bay) OPEN
ClassificationEaglehawk Bay Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 196, 199) is classified as an approved area for thetaking of all species of regulated fish.
Current harvest status
Eaglehawk Bay Harvest Area is OPEN for the taking of all regulated fish from 1000hrs 16/10/2020.
Garfish Bay/Dart Island Growing Area
Garfish Bay/Dart Island Harvest Area (Garfish Bay/Dart Island) OPEN
ClassificationGarfish Bay/Dart Island Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 16, 166) is classified as an approved area forthe taking of all species of regulated fish.
Current harvest statusGarfish Bay/Dart Island Harvest Area is OPEN for the taking of all regulated fish from 1400hrs17/10/2020.
Pitt Water Growing Area
Zone 1 Harvest Area (Pitt Water) OPEN
ClassificationZone 1 Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 46, 47, 48, 79, 80) is classified as an approved area for thetaking of all species of regulated fish.
Current harvest status
Zone 1 Harvest Area is OPEN for the taking of all regulated fish from 1315hrs 26/01/2021.
Zone 2 Harvest Area (Pitt Water) CLOSED
ClassificationZone 2 Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 80, 81) is classified as an approved area for the taking of allspecies of regulated fish.
Current harvest status
Zone 2 Harvest Area is CLOSED for the taking of all regulated fish from 1200hrs 02/01/2021.
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Zone 3 Harvest Area (Pitt Water) OPEN
ClassificationZone 3 Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 1) is classified as an approved area for the taking of all speciesof regulated fish.
Current harvest status
Zone 3 Harvest Area is OPEN for the taking of all regulated fish from 1315hrs 26/01/2021.
Pipe Clay Lagoon Growing Area
Zone 1 Harvest Area (Pipe Clay Lagoon) OPEN
ClassificationZone 1 Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 12, 15, 91, 97, 98, 108, 197, 198, 226, 270) is classified as anapproved area for the taking of all species of regulated fish.
Current harvest status
Zone 1 Harvest Area is OPEN for the taking of all regulated fish from 0900hrs 07/10/2020.
Zone 3 Harvest Area (Pipe Clay Lagoon) OPEN
ClassificationZone 3 Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 13) is classified as an approved area for the taking of allspecies of regulated fish.
Current harvest status
Zone 3 Harvest Area is OPEN for the taking of all regulated fish from 0900hrs 07/10/2020.
Great Bay Growing Area
Inter-tidal North Harvest Area (Great Bay) OPEN
ClassificationInter-tidal North Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 69, 70, 156, 157, 161, 242, 243) is classified as anapproved area for the taking of all species of regulated fish.
Current harvest status
Inter-tidal North Harvest Area is OPEN for the taking of all regulated fish from 1100hrs 11/10/2020.
Inter-tidal South Harvest Area (Great Bay) OPEN
ClassificationInter-tidal South Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 39, 42) is classified as an approved area for thetaking of all species of regulated fish.
Current harvest status
Inter-tidal South Harvest Area is OPEN for the taking of all regulated fish from 1100hrs 11/10/2020.
Sub-tidal Harvest Area (Great Bay) OPEN
ClassificationSub-tidal Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 69, 116, 204, 276) is classified as an approved area for thetaking of all species of regulated fish.
Current harvest status
Sub-tidal Harvest Area is OPEN for the taking of all regulated fish from 1015hrs 02/07/2020.
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Fleurtys Point Growing Area
Fleurtys Point Harvest Area (Fleurtys Point) OPEN
ClassificationFleurtys Point Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 57) is classified as an approved area for the taking of allspecies of regulated fish.
Current harvest status
Fleurtys Point Harvest Area is OPEN for the taking of all regulated fish from 1833hrs 27/10/2020.
Little Taylors Bay Growing Area
Little Taylors Bay Harvest Area (Little Taylors Bay) CLOSED
ClassificationLittle Taylors Bay Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 59, 210) is classified as an approved area for thetaking of all species of regulated fish.
Current harvest statusLittle Taylors Bay Harvest Area is CLOSED for the taking of all regulated fish from 1700hrs29/01/2021.
Cloudy Bay Lagoon Growing Area
Cloudy Bay Harvest Area (Cloudy Bay Lagoon) OPEN
ClassificationCloudy Bay Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 4, 212, 254) is classified as an approved area for thetaking of all species of regulated fish.
Current harvest status
Cloudy Bay Harvest Area is OPEN for the taking of all regulated fish from 1230hrs 07/01/2020.
Port Esperance Growing Area
Zone 1B Harvest Area (Port Esperance) OPEN
ClassificationZone 1B Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 66) is classified as an approved area for the taking of allspecies of regulated fish.
Current harvest status
Zone 1B Harvest Area is OPEN for the taking of all regulated fish from 0900hrs 21/10/2020.
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Hastings Bay Growing Area
Hastings Bay Harvest Area (Hastings Bay) CLOSED
ClassificationHastings Bay Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 5, 139, 195) is classified as an approved area for thetaking of all species of regulated fish.
Current harvest status
Hastings Bay Harvest Area is CLOSED for the taking of all regulated fish from 0850hrs 04/12/2019.
Recherché Bay Growing Area
Recherché Bay Harvest Area (Recherché Bay) OPEN
ClassificationRecherché Bay Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 35, 274) is classified as an approved area for thetaking of all species of regulated fish.
Current harvest status
Recherché Bay Harvest Area is OPEN for the taking of all regulated fish from 1000hrs 25/01/2021.
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DIVISION 2: RESTRICTED AREAS/CONDITIONALLY APPROVED AREAS
(DEPURATION) OPEN FOR THE TAKING OF REGULATED FISH
Areas specified in Division 2 of Part B of this Classification Notice are classified as:(a) in the case of regulated fish that are taken for direct transfer to a wet storage facility for depuration inaccordance with a wet storage authorisation, a conditionally approved area (depuration); or(b) in any other case, a restricted area.
Big Bay Growing Area
Zone D Harvest Area (Big Bay) RESTRICTED
ClassificationZone D Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 21, 32) is classified as a restricted area for the taking of allspecies of regulated fish.
Little Norfolk Bay Growing Area
Little Norfolk Bay Harvest Area (Little Norfolk Bay) RESTRICTED
ClassificationLittle Norfolk Bay Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 14) is classified as a restricted area for the taking ofall species of regulated fish.
Island Inlet Growing Area
Zone 4 Harvest Area (Island Inlet) RESTRICTED
ClassificationZone 4 Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 7, 46, 47, 48, 79) is classified as a restricted area for the takingof all species of regulated fish.
Zone 5 Harvest Area (Island Inlet) RESTRICTED
ClassificationZone 5 Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 28, 46, 47, 48, 81, 256, 260) is classified as a restricted areafor the taking of all species of regulated fish.
Gardners Bay Growing Area
Gardners Bay Harvest Area (Gardners Bay) RESTRICTED
ClassificationGardners Bay Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 136) is classified as a restricted area for the taking of allspecies of regulated fish.
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DIVISION 3: APPROVED AREAS (WILD HARVEST) TEMPORARILY CLOSED FOR
THE TAKING OF REGULATED FISH
Division 3 of Part B of this Classification Notice specifies the areas that are approved areas (wild harvest) thatare temporarily closed for the taking of the class or species of specified regulated fish.
Approved Area (WildFishery) Temporarily Closed
Class or Species ofRegulated Fish
Commentary
Abalone Block 24A All species of abalone of thegenus Haliotis
Closed 29 September 2017 forbiotoxins
Abalone Block 24B All species of abalone of thegenus Haliotis
Closed 29 September 2017 forbiotoxins
Abalone Block 24C All species of abalone of thegenus Haliotis
Closed 29 September 2017 forbiotoxins
Abalone Block 25 All species of abalone of thegenus Haliotis
Closed 1 October 2015 forbiotoxins
Abalone Block 26A All species of abalone of thegenus Haliotis
Closed 1 October 2015 forbiotoxins
Abalone Block 26B All species of abalone of thegenus Haliotis
Closed 10 October 2017 forbiotoxins
Abalone Block 26C All species of abalone of thegenus Haliotis
Closed 10 October 2017 forbiotoxins
Abalone Block 30A All species of abalone of thegenus Haliotis
Closed 13 October 2017 forbiotoxins
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DIVISION 4: APPROVED AREAS (WILD HARVEST) OPEN FOR THE TAKING OF
REGULATED FISH
Division 4 of Part B of this Classification Notice specifies the areas that are approved areas (wild fishery) thatare open for the taking of the class or species of specified regulated fish.Division 4 may also specify any conditions that apply in respect of the taking of specified regulated fish from theapproved area, or part thereof.
All parts of the State waters for Tasmania not otherwise specified in this classification notice, where
wild regulated fish may lawfully be taken for a commercial purpose under the Living Marine Resources
Management Act 1995, or a law of the Commonwealth that corresponds with the Living Marine
Resources Management Act 1995 are classified as an approved area that is open for the taking of all
species of regulated fish.
All parts of the inland waters for Tasmania not otherwise specified in this classification notice, where
wild regulated fish may lawfully be taken for a commercial purpose under the Inland Fisheries Act 1995
or Living Marine Resources Management Act 1995, are classified as an approved area that is open for
the taking of all species of regulated fish.
All parts of the adjacent area for Tasmania not otherwise specified in this classification notice, where
wild regulated fish may lawfully be taken for a commercial purpose under the Living Marine Resources
Management Act 1995, or a law of the Commonwealth that corresponds with the Living Marine
Resources Management Act 1995, are classified as an approved area that is open for the taking of all
species of regulated fish.
Dated this 2 February 2021
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Gideon Heller-Wagner
Technical Officer, ShellMAP Regulatory Services
STATE WATERS
INLAND WATERS
ADJACENT AREA
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2021/012
PRIMARY PRODUCE SAFETY (SEAFOOD)
REGULATIONS 2014
CLASSIFICATION NOTICE
I, Gideon Heller-Wagner, being authorised to do so under section 8 (4) of the Primary Produce Safety
Act 2011, hereby make in accordance with regulations 18 and 19 of the Primary Produce Safety
(Seafood) Regulations 2014, the classification notice set out in Schedule 1.
SCHEDULE 1
PART APreliminary
1. When classification notice takes effect
This classification notice takes effect on 1607hrs 5 February 2021, revokes and replaces allprevious classification notices and remains in force until revoked.
2. Interpretation
In this classification notice –
"abalone block" means the area within the boundaries of the geographical subunits of thecommercial abalone fishery, represented as blocks within the Commercial Abalone FisheryOperational Information Paper for the current licencing year, as published by DPIPWE;
"the Act" means the Primary Produce Safety Act 2011 and includes the Primary ProduceSafety (Seafood) Regulations 2014 made under the Act;
"adjacent area" for Tasmania, has the same meaning as within Schedule 1 of the Crimes atSea Act 1999;
"current harvest status" in respect of an area refers to whether the area is open or closed(or partially closed) for the taking of regulated fish;
"DPIPWE" means the Tasmanian Department of Primary Industries, Parks, Water andEnvironment.
"inland waters" for Tasmania has the same meaning as within the Inland Fisheries Act1995;
"lease" means a lease, special lease or emergency lease in force under Part 4 of the MarineFarming Planning Act 1994;
"lease number" means the number, title or code used to identify a particular lease, andincludes all of the area contained within the boundaries of that lease;
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PART BClassification and current harvest status of areas
DIVISION 1: APPROVED AREAS (MARINE FARMING) FOR THE TAKING OF
REGULATED FISH
Division 1 of Part B of this Classification Notice specifies the areas that are approved areas (marine farming) forthe taking of the class or species of specified regulated fish, and specifies the current harvest status for theapproved area.Division 1 may also specify any conditions that apply in respect of the taking of specified regulated fish from theapproved area.
"harvest area" means an approved or restricted area for the taking of the class or species ofregulated fish specified in this notice and includes all of the leases within the boundaries asdescribed in latest edition of the Tasmanian Shellfish Harvest Boundaries Document
"conditionally approved area (depuration)" means an area that is classified as anapproved area on the condition that regulated fish may only be taken for the purpose of directtransfer to a wet storage facility for depuration in accordance with a wet storage authorisationbefore being supplied for human consumption;
"growing area" means a geographical grouping of one or more harvest areas as describedin latest edition of the Tasmanian Shellfish Harvest Boundaries Document
"marine farming zone" has the same meaning as in the Marine Farming Planning Act 1995
"State waters" for Tasmania, has the same meaning as within the Marine Farming PlanningAct 1994;
"wet storage facility" means an accredited seafood premises where an accredited seafoodproducer is authorised to hold seafood in wet storage in accordance with a wet storageauthorisation;
"zone" means a marine farming zone
All other words and expressions used in this classification notice have the same meaning asthey have in the Act.
Sea Elephant River Growing Area
Sea Elephant River Harvest Area (Sea Elephant River) OPEN
ClassificationSea Elephant River Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 38) is classified as an approved area for the takingof all species of regulated fish.
Current harvest status
Sea Elephant River Harvest Area is OPEN for the taking of all regulated fish from 1826hrs 04/02/2021.
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Montagu Growing Area
Montagu Harvest Area (Montagu) CLOSED
ClassificationMontagu Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 19, 29, 30, 31, 33) is classified as an approved area for thetaking of all species of regulated fish.
Current harvest status
Montagu Harvest Area is CLOSED for the taking of all regulated fish from 0500hrs 16/04/2018.
Big Bay Growing Area
Zone B Harvest Area (Big Bay) CLOSED
ClassificationZone B Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 82, 227) is classified as an approved area for the taking of allspecies of regulated fish.
Current harvest status
Zone B Harvest Area is CLOSED for the taking of all regulated fish from 1830hrs 07/02/2019.
Zone C Harvest Area (Big Bay) CLOSED
ClassificationZone C Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 25, 54) is classified as an approved area for the taking of allspecies of regulated fish.
Current harvest status
Zone C Harvest Area is CLOSED for the taking of all regulated fish from 0600hrs 19/05/2017.
Zone E Harvest Area (Big Bay) CLOSED
ClassificationZone E Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 20, 25) is classified as an approved area for the taking of allspecies of regulated fish.
Current harvest status
Zone E Harvest Area is CLOSED for the taking of all regulated fish from 1045hrs 04/04/2020.
Duck Bay Growing Area
Duck Bay Harvest Area (Duck Bay) OPEN
ClassificationDuck Bay Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 22, 23, 24) is classified as an approved area for the takingof all species of regulated fish.
Current harvest status
Duck Bay Harvest Area is OPEN for the taking of all regulated fish from 0630hrs 29/12/2020.
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Kemps Bay Harvest Area (Duck Bay) OPEN
ClassificationKemps Bay Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 248) is classified as an approved area for the taking of allspecies of regulated fish.
Current harvest status
Kemps Bay Harvest Area is OPEN for the taking of all regulated fish from 0800hrs 28/01/2021.
Port Sorell Growing Area
Port Sorell Harvest Area (Port Sorell) OPEN
ClassificationPort Sorell Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 95, 145) is classified as an approved area for the taking ofall species of regulated fish.
Current harvest status
Port Sorell Harvest Area is OPEN for the taking of all regulated fish from 1000hrs 15/12/2020.
Ansons Bay Growing Area
Ansons Bay Harvest Area (Ansons Bay) CLOSED
ClassificationAnsons Bay Harvest Area (Wild Harvest Area) is classified as an approved area for the taking of allspecies of regulated fish.
Current harvest status
Ansons Bay Harvest Area is CLOSED for the taking of all regulated fish from 0000hrs 01/09/2015.
Moulting Bay Growing Area
Zone 1 Harvest Area (Moulting Bay) OPEN
ClassificationZone 1 Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 228, 229) is classified as an approved area for the taking of allspecies of regulated fish.
Current harvest status
Zone 1 Harvest Area is OPEN for the taking of all regulated fish from 1100hrs 05/02/2021.
Zone 2 Harvest Area (Moulting Bay) CLOSED
ClassificationZone 2 Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 230, 231) is classified as an approved area for the taking of allspecies of regulated fish.
Current harvest status
Zone 2 Harvest Area is CLOSED for the taking of all regulated fish from 0230hrs 19/12/2020.
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Zone 4 Harvest Area (Moulting Bay) CLOSED
ClassificationZone 4 Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 9, 65) is classified as an approved area for the taking of allspecies of regulated fish.
Current harvest status
Zone 4 Harvest Area is CLOSED for the taking of all regulated fish from 0430hrs 30/01/2021.
Zone 5 Harvest Area (Moulting Bay) CLOSED
ClassificationZone 5 Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 27, 144, 253) is classified as an approved area for the takingof all species of regulated fish.
Current harvest status
Zone 5 Harvest Area is CLOSED for the taking of all regulated fish from 0515hrs 30/01/2021.
Zone 6A Harvest Area (Moulting Bay) CLOSED
ClassificationZone 6A Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 232, 233) is classified as an approved area for the taking ofall species of regulated fish.
Current harvest status
Zone 6A Harvest Area is CLOSED for the taking of all regulated fish from 0630hrs 30/01/2021.
Zone GB1 Harvest Area (Moulting Bay) CLOSED
ClassificationZone GB1 Harvest Area (Wild Harvest Area) is classified as an approved area for the taking of allspecies of regulated fish.
Current harvest status
Zone GB1 Harvest Area is CLOSED for the taking of all regulated fish from 0230hrs 19/12/2020.
Zone GB2 Harvest Area (Moulting Bay) CLOSED
ClassificationZone GB2 Harvest Area (Wild Harvest Area) is classified as an approved area for the taking of allspecies of regulated fish.
Current harvest status
Zone GB2 Harvest Area is CLOSED for the taking of all regulated fish from 0630hrs 19/12/2020.
Great Swanport Growing Area
East Harvest Area (Great Swanport) OPEN
ClassificationEast Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 8E, 49E, 50E, 51E) is classified as an approved area for thetaking of all species of regulated fish.
Current harvest status
East Harvest Area is OPEN for the taking of all regulated fish from 1540hrs 12/01/2021.
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West Harvest Area (Great Swanport) OPEN
ClassificationWest Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 8W, 265, 49W, 50W, 51W, 264W) is classified as an approvedarea for the taking of all species of regulated fish.
Current harvest status
West Harvest Area is OPEN for the taking of all regulated fish from 1540hrs 12/01/2021.
Great Oyster Bay Growing Area
Great Oyster Bay Harvest Area (Great Oyster Bay) OPEN
ClassificationGreat Oyster Bay Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 119, 126, 158, 246, 258, 259) is classified as anapproved area for the taking of all species of regulated fish.
Current harvest status
Great Oyster Bay Harvest Area is OPEN for the taking of all regulated fish from 1100hrs 25/12/2020.
Little Swanport Growing Area
Zone 6A/B Harvest Area (Little Swanport) OPEN
ClassificationZone 6A/B Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 18, 86, 202) is classified as an approved area for the takingof all species of regulated fish.
Current harvest status
Zone 6A/B Harvest Area is OPEN for the taking of all regulated fish from 2325hrs 24/12/2020.
Zone 6C Harvest Area (Little Swanport) CLOSED
ClassificationZone 6C Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 52) is classified as an approved area for the taking of allspecies of regulated fish.
Current harvest status
Zone 6C Harvest Area is CLOSED for the taking of all regulated fish from 1000hrs 05/08/2020.
Spring Bay Growing Area
Okehampton Bay Harvest Area (Spring Bay) CLOSED
ClassificationOkehampton Bay Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 236) is classified as an approved area for the takingof all species of regulated fish.
Current harvest statusOkehampton Bay Harvest Area is CLOSED for the taking of all regulated fish from 1459hrs18/08/2020.
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Spring Bay Harvest Area (Spring Bay) OPEN
ClassificationSpring Bay Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 164) is classified as an approved area for the taking of allspecies of regulated fish.
Current harvest status
Spring Bay Harvest Area is OPEN for the taking of all regulated fish from 1500hrs 12/10/2020.
Boomer Bay Growing Area
Boomer Bay Harvest Area (Boomer Bay) OPEN
ClassificationBoomer Bay Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 10, 11, 44, 127, 224, 255, 269, 58E, 58W) is classified asan approved area for the taking of all species of regulated fish.
Current harvest status
Boomer Bay Harvest Area is OPEN for the taking of all regulated fish from 0800hrs 13/10/2020.
Boomer Bay East Harvest Area (Boomer Bay) OPEN
ClassificationBoomer Bay East Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 96, 10E, 127E) is classified as an approved area forthe taking of all species of regulated fish.
Current harvest status
Boomer Bay East Harvest Area is OPEN for the taking of all regulated fish from 2120hrs 29/10/2020.
Little Boomer Bay Harvest Area (Boomer Bay) CLOSED
ClassificationLittle Boomer Bay Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 123) is classified as an approved area for the takingof all species of regulated fish.
Current harvest statusLittle Boomer Bay Harvest Area is CLOSED for the taking of all regulated fish from 2120hrs08/10/2020.
Dunalley Bay Growing Area
Zone A Harvest Area (Dunalley Bay) OPEN
ClassificationZone A Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 113) is classified as an approved area for the taking of allspecies of regulated fish.
Current harvest status
Zone A Harvest Area is OPEN for the taking of all regulated fish from 1821hrs 03/11/2020.
Zone B Harvest Area (Dunalley Bay) OPEN
ClassificationZone B Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 169, 170, 235) is classified as an approved area for the takingof all species of regulated fish.
Current harvest status
Zone B Harvest Area is OPEN for the taking of all regulated fish from 2120hrs 29/10/2020.
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King George Sound Growing Area
King George Sound Harvest Area (King George Sound) CLOSED
ClassificationKing George Sound Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 191) is classified as an approved area for thetaking of all species of regulated fish.
Current harvest statusKing George Sound Harvest Area is CLOSED for the taking of all regulated fish from 1000hrs09/10/2020.
Eaglehawk Bay Growing Area
Eaglehawk Bay Harvest Area (Eaglehawk Bay) OPEN
ClassificationEaglehawk Bay Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 196, 199) is classified as an approved area for thetaking of all species of regulated fish.
Current harvest status
Eaglehawk Bay Harvest Area is OPEN for the taking of all regulated fish from 1000hrs 16/10/2020.
Garfish Bay/Dart Island Growing Area
Garfish Bay/Dart Island Harvest Area (Garfish Bay/Dart Island) OPEN
ClassificationGarfish Bay/Dart Island Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 16, 166) is classified as an approved area forthe taking of all species of regulated fish.
Current harvest statusGarfish Bay/Dart Island Harvest Area is OPEN for the taking of all regulated fish from 1400hrs17/10/2020.
Pitt Water Growing Area
Zone 1 Harvest Area (Pitt Water) OPEN
ClassificationZone 1 Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 46, 47, 48, 79, 80) is classified as an approved area for thetaking of all species of regulated fish.
Current harvest status
Zone 1 Harvest Area is OPEN for the taking of all regulated fish from 1315hrs 26/01/2021.
Zone 2 Harvest Area (Pitt Water) CLOSED
ClassificationZone 2 Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 80, 81) is classified as an approved area for the taking of allspecies of regulated fish.
Current harvest status
Zone 2 Harvest Area is CLOSED for the taking of all regulated fish from 1200hrs 02/01/2021.
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Zone 3 Harvest Area (Pitt Water) OPEN
ClassificationZone 3 Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 1) is classified as an approved area for the taking of all speciesof regulated fish.
Current harvest status
Zone 3 Harvest Area is OPEN for the taking of all regulated fish from 1315hrs 26/01/2021.
Pipe Clay Lagoon Growing Area
Zone 1 Harvest Area (Pipe Clay Lagoon) OPEN
ClassificationZone 1 Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 12, 15, 91, 97, 98, 108, 197, 198, 226, 270) is classified as anapproved area for the taking of all species of regulated fish.
Current harvest status
Zone 1 Harvest Area is OPEN for the taking of all regulated fish from 0900hrs 07/10/2020.
Zone 3 Harvest Area (Pipe Clay Lagoon) OPEN
ClassificationZone 3 Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 13) is classified as an approved area for the taking of allspecies of regulated fish.
Current harvest status
Zone 3 Harvest Area is OPEN for the taking of all regulated fish from 0900hrs 07/10/2020.
Great Bay Growing Area
Inter-tidal North Harvest Area (Great Bay) OPEN
ClassificationInter-tidal North Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 69, 70, 156, 157, 161, 242, 243) is classified as anapproved area for the taking of all species of regulated fish.
Current harvest status
Inter-tidal North Harvest Area is OPEN for the taking of all regulated fish from 1100hrs 11/10/2020.
Inter-tidal South Harvest Area (Great Bay) OPEN
ClassificationInter-tidal South Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 39, 42) is classified as an approved area for thetaking of all species of regulated fish.
Current harvest status
Inter-tidal South Harvest Area is OPEN for the taking of all regulated fish from 1100hrs 11/10/2020.
Sub-tidal Harvest Area (Great Bay) OPEN
ClassificationSub-tidal Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 69, 116, 204, 276) is classified as an approved area for thetaking of all species of regulated fish.
Current harvest status
Sub-tidal Harvest Area is OPEN for the taking of all regulated fish from 1015hrs 02/07/2020.
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Fleurtys Point Growing Area
Fleurtys Point Harvest Area (Fleurtys Point) OPEN
ClassificationFleurtys Point Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 57) is classified as an approved area for the taking of allspecies of regulated fish.
Current harvest status
Fleurtys Point Harvest Area is OPEN for the taking of all regulated fish from 1833hrs 27/10/2020.
Little Taylors Bay Growing Area
Little Taylors Bay Harvest Area (Little Taylors Bay) CLOSED
ClassificationLittle Taylors Bay Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 59, 210) is classified as an approved area for thetaking of all species of regulated fish.
Current harvest statusLittle Taylors Bay Harvest Area is CLOSED for the taking of all regulated fish from 1700hrs29/01/2021.
Cloudy Bay Lagoon Growing Area
Cloudy Bay Harvest Area (Cloudy Bay Lagoon) OPEN
ClassificationCloudy Bay Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 4, 212, 254) is classified as an approved area for thetaking of all species of regulated fish.
Current harvest status
Cloudy Bay Harvest Area is OPEN for the taking of all regulated fish from 1230hrs 07/01/2020.
Port Esperance Growing Area
Zone 1B Harvest Area (Port Esperance) OPEN
ClassificationZone 1B Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 66) is classified as an approved area for the taking of allspecies of regulated fish.
Current harvest status
Zone 1B Harvest Area is OPEN for the taking of all regulated fish from 0900hrs 21/10/2020.
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Hastings Bay Growing Area
Hastings Bay Harvest Area (Hastings Bay) CLOSED
ClassificationHastings Bay Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 5, 139, 195) is classified as an approved area for thetaking of all species of regulated fish.
Current harvest status
Hastings Bay Harvest Area is CLOSED for the taking of all regulated fish from 0850hrs 04/12/2019.
Recherché Bay Growing Area
Recherché Bay Harvest Area (Recherché Bay) OPEN
ClassificationRecherché Bay Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 35, 274) is classified as an approved area for thetaking of all species of regulated fish.
Current harvest status
Recherché Bay Harvest Area is OPEN for the taking of all regulated fish from 1000hrs 25/01/2021.
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DIVISION 2: RESTRICTED AREAS/CONDITIONALLY APPROVED AREAS
(DEPURATION) OPEN FOR THE TAKING OF REGULATED FISH
Areas specified in Division 2 of Part B of this Classification Notice are classified as:(a) in the case of regulated fish that are taken for direct transfer to a wet storage facility for depuration inaccordance with a wet storage authorisation, a conditionally approved area (depuration); or(b) in any other case, a restricted area.
Big Bay Growing Area
Zone D Harvest Area (Big Bay) RESTRICTED
ClassificationZone D Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 21, 32) is classified as a restricted area for the taking of allspecies of regulated fish.
Little Norfolk Bay Growing Area
Little Norfolk Bay Harvest Area (Little Norfolk Bay) RESTRICTED
ClassificationLittle Norfolk Bay Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 14) is classified as a restricted area for the taking ofall species of regulated fish.
Island Inlet Growing Area
Zone 4 Harvest Area (Island Inlet) RESTRICTED
ClassificationZone 4 Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 7, 46, 47, 48, 79) is classified as a restricted area for the takingof all species of regulated fish.
Zone 5 Harvest Area (Island Inlet) RESTRICTED
ClassificationZone 5 Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 28, 46, 47, 48, 81, 256, 260) is classified as a restricted areafor the taking of all species of regulated fish.
Gardners Bay Growing Area
Gardners Bay Harvest Area (Gardners Bay) RESTRICTED
ClassificationGardners Bay Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 136) is classified as a restricted area for the taking of allspecies of regulated fish.
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DIVISION 3: APPROVED AREAS (WILD HARVEST) TEMPORARILY CLOSED FOR
THE TAKING OF REGULATED FISH
Division 3 of Part B of this Classification Notice specifies the areas that are approved areas (wild harvest) thatare temporarily closed for the taking of the class or species of specified regulated fish.
Approved Area (WildFishery) Temporarily Closed
Class or Species ofRegulated Fish
Commentary
Abalone Block 24A All species of abalone of thegenus Haliotis
Closed 29 September 2017 forbiotoxins
Abalone Block 24B All species of abalone of thegenus Haliotis
Closed 29 September 2017 forbiotoxins
Abalone Block 24C All species of abalone of thegenus Haliotis
Closed 29 September 2017 forbiotoxins
Abalone Block 25 All species of abalone of thegenus Haliotis
Closed 1 October 2015 forbiotoxins
Abalone Block 26A All species of abalone of thegenus Haliotis
Closed 1 October 2015 forbiotoxins
Abalone Block 26B All species of abalone of thegenus Haliotis
Closed 10 October 2017 forbiotoxins
Abalone Block 26C All species of abalone of thegenus Haliotis
Closed 10 October 2017 forbiotoxins
Abalone Block 30A All species of abalone of thegenus Haliotis
Closed 13 October 2017 forbiotoxins
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DIVISION 4: APPROVED AREAS (WILD HARVEST) OPEN FOR THE TAKING OF
REGULATED FISH
Division 4 of Part B of this Classification Notice specifies the areas that are approved areas (wild fishery) thatare open for the taking of the class or species of specified regulated fish.Division 4 may also specify any conditions that apply in respect of the taking of specified regulated fish from theapproved area, or part thereof.
All parts of the State waters for Tasmania not otherwise specified in this classification notice, where
wild regulated fish may lawfully be taken for a commercial purpose under the Living Marine Resources
Management Act 1995, or a law of the Commonwealth that corresponds with the Living Marine
Resources Management Act 1995 are classified as an approved area that is open for the taking of all
species of regulated fish.
All parts of the inland waters for Tasmania not otherwise specified in this classification notice, where
wild regulated fish may lawfully be taken for a commercial purpose under the Inland Fisheries Act 1995
or Living Marine Resources Management Act 1995, are classified as an approved area that is open for
the taking of all species of regulated fish.
All parts of the adjacent area for Tasmania not otherwise specified in this classification notice, where
wild regulated fish may lawfully be taken for a commercial purpose under the Living Marine Resources
Management Act 1995, or a law of the Commonwealth that corresponds with the Living Marine
Resources Management Act 1995, are classified as an approved area that is open for the taking of all
species of regulated fish.
Dated this 5 February 2021
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Gideon Heller-Wagner
Technical Officer, ShellMAP Regulatory Services
STATE WATERS
INLAND WATERS
ADJACENT AREA
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2021/013
PRIMARY PRODUCE SAFETY (SEAFOOD)
REGULATIONS 2014
CLASSIFICATION NOTICE
I, Gideon Heller-Wagner, being authorised to do so under section 8 (4) of the Primary Produce Safety
Act 2011, hereby make in accordance with regulations 18 and 19 of the Primary Produce Safety
(Seafood) Regulations 2014, the classification notice set out in Schedule 1.
SCHEDULE 1
PART APreliminary
1. When classification notice takes effect
This classification notice takes effect on 1151hrs 9 February 2021, revokes and replaces allprevious classification notices and remains in force until revoked.
2. Interpretation
In this classification notice –
"abalone block" means the area within the boundaries of the geographical subunits of thecommercial abalone fishery, represented as blocks within the Commercial Abalone FisheryOperational Information Paper for the current licencing year, as published by DPIPWE;
"the Act" means the Primary Produce Safety Act 2011 and includes the Primary ProduceSafety (Seafood) Regulations 2014 made under the Act;
"adjacent area" for Tasmania, has the same meaning as within Schedule 1 of the Crimes atSea Act 1999;
"current harvest status" in respect of an area refers to whether the area is open or closed(or partially closed) for the taking of regulated fish;
"DPIPWE" means the Tasmanian Department of Primary Industries, Parks, Water andEnvironment.
"inland waters" for Tasmania has the same meaning as within the Inland Fisheries Act1995;
"lease" means a lease, special lease or emergency lease in force under Part 4 of the MarineFarming Planning Act 1994;
"lease number" means the number, title or code used to identify a particular lease, andincludes all of the area contained within the boundaries of that lease;
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PART BClassification and current harvest status of areas
DIVISION 1: APPROVED AREAS (MARINE FARMING) FOR THE TAKING OF
REGULATED FISH
Division 1 of Part B of this Classification Notice specifies the areas that are approved areas (marine farming) forthe taking of the class or species of specified regulated fish, and specifies the current harvest status for theapproved area.Division 1 may also specify any conditions that apply in respect of the taking of specified regulated fish from theapproved area.
"harvest area" means an approved or restricted area for the taking of the class or species ofregulated fish specified in this notice and includes all of the leases within the boundaries asdescribed in latest edition of the Tasmanian Shellfish Harvest Boundaries Document
"conditionally approved area (depuration)" means an area that is classified as anapproved area on the condition that regulated fish may only be taken for the purpose of directtransfer to a wet storage facility for depuration in accordance with a wet storage authorisationbefore being supplied for human consumption;
"growing area" means a geographical grouping of one or more harvest areas as describedin latest edition of the Tasmanian Shellfish Harvest Boundaries Document
"marine farming zone" has the same meaning as in the Marine Farming Planning Act 1995
"State waters" for Tasmania, has the same meaning as within the Marine Farming PlanningAct 1994;
"wet storage facility" means an accredited seafood premises where an accredited seafoodproducer is authorised to hold seafood in wet storage in accordance with a wet storageauthorisation;
"zone" means a marine farming zone
All other words and expressions used in this classification notice have the same meaning asthey have in the Act.
Sea Elephant River Growing Area
Sea Elephant River Harvest Area (Sea Elephant River) CLOSED
ClassificationSea Elephant River Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 38) is classified as an approved area for the takingof all species of regulated fish.
Current harvest statusSea Elephant River Harvest Area is CLOSED for the taking of all regulated fish from 1000hrs06/02/2021.
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Montagu Growing Area
Montagu Harvest Area (Montagu) CLOSED
ClassificationMontagu Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 19, 29, 30, 31, 33) is classified as an approved area for thetaking of all species of regulated fish.
Current harvest status
Montagu Harvest Area is CLOSED for the taking of all regulated fish from 0500hrs 16/04/2018.
Big Bay Growing Area
Zone B Harvest Area (Big Bay) CLOSED
ClassificationZone B Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 82, 227) is classified as an approved area for the taking of allspecies of regulated fish.
Current harvest status
Zone B Harvest Area is CLOSED for the taking of all regulated fish from 1830hrs 07/02/2019.
Zone C Harvest Area (Big Bay) CLOSED
ClassificationZone C Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 25, 54) is classified as an approved area for the taking of allspecies of regulated fish.
Current harvest status
Zone C Harvest Area is CLOSED for the taking of all regulated fish from 0600hrs 19/05/2017.
Zone E Harvest Area (Big Bay) CLOSED
ClassificationZone E Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 20, 25) is classified as an approved area for the taking of allspecies of regulated fish.
Current harvest status
Zone E Harvest Area is CLOSED for the taking of all regulated fish from 1045hrs 04/04/2020.
Duck Bay Growing Area
Duck Bay Harvest Area (Duck Bay) OPEN (CONDITIONAL)
ClassificationDuck Bay Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 22, 23, 24) is classified as an approved area for the takingof all species of regulated fish.
Current harvest statusDuck Bay Harvest Area is OPEN for the taking of all regulated fish from 1330hrs 07/02/2021 subject tothe condition that the fish must be transferred to an approved wet storage facility for depuration inaccordance with a wet storage authorisation, before being supplied for human consumption.
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Kemps Bay Harvest Area (Duck Bay) OPEN (CONDITIONAL)
ClassificationKemps Bay Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 248) is classified as an approved area for the taking of allspecies of regulated fish.
Current harvest statusKemps Bay Harvest Area is OPEN for the taking of all regulated fish from 1000hrs 07/02/2021 subjectto the condition that the fish must be transferred to an approved wet storage facility for depuration inaccordance with a wet storage authorisation, before being supplied for human consumption.
Port Sorell Growing Area
Port Sorell Harvest Area (Port Sorell) CLOSED
ClassificationPort Sorell Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 95, 145) is classified as an approved area for the taking ofall species of regulated fish.
Current harvest status
Port Sorell Harvest Area is CLOSED for the taking of all regulated fish from 0930hrs 06/02/2021.
Ansons Bay Growing Area
Ansons Bay Harvest Area (Ansons Bay) CLOSED
ClassificationAnsons Bay Harvest Area (Wild Harvest Area) is classified as an approved area for the taking of allspecies of regulated fish.
Current harvest status
Ansons Bay Harvest Area is CLOSED for the taking of all regulated fish from 0000hrs 01/09/2015.
Moulting Bay Growing Area
Zone 1 Harvest Area (Moulting Bay) CLOSED
ClassificationZone 1 Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 228, 229) is classified as an approved area for the taking of allspecies of regulated fish.
Current harvest status
Zone 1 Harvest Area is CLOSED for the taking of all regulated fish from 0630hrs 06/02/2021.
Zone 2 Harvest Area (Moulting Bay) CLOSED
ClassificationZone 2 Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 230, 231) is classified as an approved area for the taking of allspecies of regulated fish.
Current harvest status
Zone 2 Harvest Area is CLOSED for the taking of all regulated fish from 0230hrs 19/12/2020.
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Zone 4 Harvest Area (Moulting Bay) CLOSED
ClassificationZone 4 Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 9, 65) is classified as an approved area for the taking of allspecies of regulated fish.
Current harvest status
Zone 4 Harvest Area is CLOSED for the taking of all regulated fish from 0430hrs 30/01/2021.
Zone 5 Harvest Area (Moulting Bay) CLOSED
ClassificationZone 5 Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 27, 144, 253) is classified as an approved area for the takingof all species of regulated fish.
Current harvest status
Zone 5 Harvest Area is CLOSED for the taking of all regulated fish from 0515hrs 30/01/2021.
Zone 6A Harvest Area (Moulting Bay) CLOSED
ClassificationZone 6A Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 232, 233) is classified as an approved area for the taking ofall species of regulated fish.
Current harvest status
Zone 6A Harvest Area is CLOSED for the taking of all regulated fish from 0630hrs 30/01/2021.
Zone GB1 Harvest Area (Moulting Bay) CLOSED
ClassificationZone GB1 Harvest Area (Wild Harvest Area) is classified as an approved area for the taking of allspecies of regulated fish.
Current harvest status
Zone GB1 Harvest Area is CLOSED for the taking of all regulated fish from 0230hrs 19/12/2020.
Zone GB2 Harvest Area (Moulting Bay) CLOSED
ClassificationZone GB2 Harvest Area (Wild Harvest Area) is classified as an approved area for the taking of allspecies of regulated fish.
Current harvest status
Zone GB2 Harvest Area is CLOSED for the taking of all regulated fish from 0630hrs 19/12/2020.
Great Swanport Growing Area
East Harvest Area (Great Swanport) CLOSED
ClassificationEast Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 8E, 49E, 50E, 51E) is classified as an approved area for thetaking of all species of regulated fish.
Current harvest status
East Harvest Area is CLOSED for the taking of all regulated fish from 1945hrs 06/02/2021.
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West Harvest Area (Great Swanport) CLOSED
ClassificationWest Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 8W, 265, 49W, 50W, 51W, 264W) is classified as an approvedarea for the taking of all species of regulated fish.
Current harvest status
West Harvest Area is CLOSED for the taking of all regulated fish from 1945hrs 06/02/2021.
Great Oyster Bay Growing Area
Great Oyster Bay Harvest Area (Great Oyster Bay) OPEN
ClassificationGreat Oyster Bay Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 119, 126, 158, 246, 258, 259) is classified as anapproved area for the taking of all species of regulated fish.
Current harvest status
Great Oyster Bay Harvest Area is OPEN for the taking of all regulated fish from 1100hrs 25/12/2020.
Little Swanport Growing Area
Zone 6A/B Harvest Area (Little Swanport) OPEN
ClassificationZone 6A/B Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 18, 86, 202) is classified as an approved area for the takingof all species of regulated fish.
Current harvest status
Zone 6A/B Harvest Area is OPEN for the taking of all regulated fish from 2325hrs 24/12/2020.
Zone 6C Harvest Area (Little Swanport) CLOSED
ClassificationZone 6C Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 52) is classified as an approved area for the taking of allspecies of regulated fish.
Current harvest status
Zone 6C Harvest Area is CLOSED for the taking of all regulated fish from 1000hrs 05/08/2020.
Spring Bay Growing Area
Okehampton Bay Harvest Area (Spring Bay) CLOSED
ClassificationOkehampton Bay Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 236) is classified as an approved area for the takingof all species of regulated fish.
Current harvest statusOkehampton Bay Harvest Area is CLOSED for the taking of all regulated fish from 1459hrs18/08/2020.
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Spring Bay Harvest Area (Spring Bay) OPEN
ClassificationSpring Bay Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 164) is classified as an approved area for the taking of allspecies of regulated fish.
Current harvest status
Spring Bay Harvest Area is OPEN for the taking of all regulated fish from 1500hrs 12/10/2020.
Boomer Bay Growing Area
Boomer Bay Harvest Area (Boomer Bay) OPEN
ClassificationBoomer Bay Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 10, 11, 44, 127, 224, 255, 269, 58E, 58W) is classified asan approved area for the taking of all species of regulated fish.
Current harvest status
Boomer Bay Harvest Area is OPEN for the taking of all regulated fish from 0800hrs 13/10/2020.
Boomer Bay East Harvest Area (Boomer Bay) OPEN
ClassificationBoomer Bay East Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 96, 10E, 127E) is classified as an approved area forthe taking of all species of regulated fish.
Current harvest status
Boomer Bay East Harvest Area is OPEN for the taking of all regulated fish from 2120hrs 29/10/2020.
Little Boomer Bay Harvest Area (Boomer Bay) CLOSED
ClassificationLittle Boomer Bay Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 123) is classified as an approved area for the takingof all species of regulated fish.
Current harvest statusLittle Boomer Bay Harvest Area is CLOSED for the taking of all regulated fish from 2120hrs08/10/2020.
Dunalley Bay Growing Area
Zone A Harvest Area (Dunalley Bay) OPEN
ClassificationZone A Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 113) is classified as an approved area for the taking of allspecies of regulated fish.
Current harvest status
Zone A Harvest Area is OPEN for the taking of all regulated fish from 1821hrs 03/11/2020.
Zone B Harvest Area (Dunalley Bay) OPEN
ClassificationZone B Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 169, 170, 235) is classified as an approved area for the takingof all species of regulated fish.
Current harvest status
Zone B Harvest Area is OPEN for the taking of all regulated fish from 2120hrs 29/10/2020.
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King George Sound Growing Area
King George Sound Harvest Area (King George Sound) CLOSED
ClassificationKing George Sound Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 191) is classified as an approved area for thetaking of all species of regulated fish.
Current harvest statusKing George Sound Harvest Area is CLOSED for the taking of all regulated fish from 1000hrs09/10/2020.
Eaglehawk Bay Growing Area
Eaglehawk Bay Harvest Area (Eaglehawk Bay) OPEN
ClassificationEaglehawk Bay Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 196, 199) is classified as an approved area for thetaking of all species of regulated fish.
Current harvest status
Eaglehawk Bay Harvest Area is OPEN for the taking of all regulated fish from 1000hrs 16/10/2020.
Garfish Bay/Dart Island Growing Area
Garfish Bay/Dart Island Harvest Area (Garfish Bay/Dart Island) OPEN
ClassificationGarfish Bay/Dart Island Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 16, 166) is classified as an approved area forthe taking of all species of regulated fish.
Current harvest statusGarfish Bay/Dart Island Harvest Area is OPEN for the taking of all regulated fish from 1400hrs17/10/2020.
Pitt Water Growing Area
Zone 1 Harvest Area (Pitt Water) CLOSED
ClassificationZone 1 Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 46, 47, 48, 79, 80) is classified as an approved area for thetaking of all species of regulated fish.
Current harvest status
Zone 1 Harvest Area is CLOSED for the taking of all regulated fish from 1415hrs 06/02/2021.
Zone 2 Harvest Area (Pitt Water) CLOSED
ClassificationZone 2 Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 80, 81) is classified as an approved area for the taking of allspecies of regulated fish.
Current harvest status
Zone 2 Harvest Area is CLOSED for the taking of all regulated fish from 1415hrs 06/02/2021.
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Zone 3 Harvest Area (Pitt Water) CLOSED
ClassificationZone 3 Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 1) is classified as an approved area for the taking of all speciesof regulated fish.
Current harvest status
Zone 3 Harvest Area is CLOSED for the taking of all regulated fish from 1415hrs 06/02/2021.
Pipe Clay Lagoon Growing Area
Zone 1 Harvest Area (Pipe Clay Lagoon) CLOSED
ClassificationZone 1 Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 12, 15, 91, 97, 98, 108, 197, 198, 226, 270) is classified as anapproved area for the taking of all species of regulated fish.
Current harvest status
Zone 1 Harvest Area is CLOSED for the taking of all regulated fish from 1000hrs 06/02/2021.
Zone 3 Harvest Area (Pipe Clay Lagoon) CLOSED
ClassificationZone 3 Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 13) is classified as an approved area for the taking of allspecies of regulated fish.
Current harvest status
Zone 3 Harvest Area is CLOSED for the taking of all regulated fish from 1000hrs 06/02/2021.
Great Bay Growing Area
Inter-tidal North Harvest Area (Great Bay) CLOSED
ClassificationInter-tidal North Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 69, 70, 156, 157, 161, 242, 243) is classified as anapproved area for the taking of all species of regulated fish.
Current harvest status
Inter-tidal North Harvest Area is CLOSED for the taking of all regulated fish from 1000hrs 06/02/2021.
Inter-tidal South Harvest Area (Great Bay) OPEN
ClassificationInter-tidal South Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 39, 42) is classified as an approved area for thetaking of all species of regulated fish.
Current harvest status
Inter-tidal South Harvest Area is OPEN for the taking of all regulated fish from 1100hrs 11/10/2020.
Sub-tidal Harvest Area (Great Bay) OPEN
ClassificationSub-tidal Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 69, 116, 204, 276) is classified as an approved area for thetaking of all species of regulated fish.
Current harvest status
Sub-tidal Harvest Area is OPEN for the taking of all regulated fish from 1015hrs 02/07/2020.
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Fleurtys Point Growing Area
Fleurtys Point Harvest Area (Fleurtys Point) OPEN
ClassificationFleurtys Point Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 57) is classified as an approved area for the taking of allspecies of regulated fish.
Current harvest status
Fleurtys Point Harvest Area is OPEN for the taking of all regulated fish from 1833hrs 27/10/2020.
Little Taylors Bay Growing Area
Little Taylors Bay Harvest Area (Little Taylors Bay) CLOSED
ClassificationLittle Taylors Bay Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 59, 210) is classified as an approved area for thetaking of all species of regulated fish.
Current harvest statusLittle Taylors Bay Harvest Area is CLOSED for the taking of all regulated fish from 1700hrs29/01/2021.
Cloudy Bay Lagoon Growing Area
Cloudy Bay Harvest Area (Cloudy Bay Lagoon) OPEN
ClassificationCloudy Bay Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 4, 212, 254) is classified as an approved area for thetaking of all species of regulated fish.
Current harvest status
Cloudy Bay Harvest Area is OPEN for the taking of all regulated fish from 1230hrs 07/01/2020.
Port Esperance Growing Area
Zone 1B Harvest Area (Port Esperance) CLOSED
ClassificationZone 1B Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 66) is classified as an approved area for the taking of allspecies of regulated fish.
Current harvest status
Zone 1B Harvest Area is CLOSED for the taking of all regulated fish from 0425hrs 06/02/2021.
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Hastings Bay Growing Area
Hastings Bay Harvest Area (Hastings Bay) CLOSED
ClassificationHastings Bay Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 5, 139, 195) is classified as an approved area for thetaking of all species of regulated fish.
Current harvest status
Hastings Bay Harvest Area is CLOSED for the taking of all regulated fish from 0850hrs 04/12/2019.
Recherché Bay Growing Area
Recherché Bay Harvest Area (Recherché Bay) CLOSED
ClassificationRecherché Bay Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 35, 274) is classified as an approved area for thetaking of all species of regulated fish.
Current harvest status
Recherché Bay Harvest Area is CLOSED for the taking of all regulated fish from 1000hrs 06/02/2021.
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DIVISION 2: RESTRICTED AREAS/CONDITIONALLY APPROVED AREAS
(DEPURATION) OPEN FOR THE TAKING OF REGULATED FISH
Areas specified in Division 2 of Part B of this Classification Notice are classified as:(a) in the case of regulated fish that are taken for direct transfer to a wet storage facility for depuration inaccordance with a wet storage authorisation, a conditionally approved area (depuration); or(b) in any other case, a restricted area.
Big Bay Growing Area
Zone D Harvest Area (Big Bay) RESTRICTED
ClassificationZone D Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 21, 32) is classified as a restricted area for the taking of allspecies of regulated fish.
Little Norfolk Bay Growing Area
Little Norfolk Bay Harvest Area (Little Norfolk Bay) RESTRICTED
ClassificationLittle Norfolk Bay Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 14) is classified as a restricted area for the taking ofall species of regulated fish.
Island Inlet Growing Area
Zone 4 Harvest Area (Island Inlet) RESTRICTED
ClassificationZone 4 Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 7, 46, 47, 48, 79) is classified as a restricted area for the takingof all species of regulated fish.
Zone 5 Harvest Area (Island Inlet) RESTRICTED
ClassificationZone 5 Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 28, 46, 47, 48, 81, 256, 260) is classified as a restricted areafor the taking of all species of regulated fish.
Gardners Bay Growing Area
Gardners Bay Harvest Area (Gardners Bay) RESTRICTED
ClassificationGardners Bay Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 136) is classified as a restricted area for the taking of allspecies of regulated fish.
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DIVISION 3: APPROVED AREAS (WILD HARVEST) TEMPORARILY CLOSED FOR
THE TAKING OF REGULATED FISH
Division 3 of Part B of this Classification Notice specifies the areas that are approved areas (wild harvest) thatare temporarily closed for the taking of the class or species of specified regulated fish.
Approved Area (WildFishery) Temporarily Closed
Class or Species ofRegulated Fish
Commentary
Abalone Block 24A All species of abalone of thegenus Haliotis
Closed 29 September 2017 forbiotoxins
Abalone Block 24B All species of abalone of thegenus Haliotis
Closed 29 September 2017 forbiotoxins
Abalone Block 24C All species of abalone of thegenus Haliotis
Closed 29 September 2017 forbiotoxins
Abalone Block 25 All species of abalone of thegenus Haliotis
Closed 1 October 2015 forbiotoxins
Abalone Block 26A All species of abalone of thegenus Haliotis
Closed 1 October 2015 forbiotoxins
Abalone Block 26B All species of abalone of thegenus Haliotis
Closed 10 October 2017 forbiotoxins
Abalone Block 26C All species of abalone of thegenus Haliotis
Closed 10 October 2017 forbiotoxins
Abalone Block 30A All species of abalone of thegenus Haliotis
Closed 13 October 2017 forbiotoxins
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DIVISION 4: APPROVED AREAS (WILD HARVEST) OPEN FOR THE TAKING OF
REGULATED FISH
Division 4 of Part B of this Classification Notice specifies the areas that are approved areas (wild fishery) thatare open for the taking of the class or species of specified regulated fish.Division 4 may also specify any conditions that apply in respect of the taking of specified regulated fish from theapproved area, or part thereof.
All parts of the State waters for Tasmania not otherwise specified in this classification notice, where
wild regulated fish may lawfully be taken for a commercial purpose under the Living Marine Resources
Management Act 1995, or a law of the Commonwealth that corresponds with the Living Marine
Resources Management Act 1995 are classified as an approved area that is open for the taking of all
species of regulated fish.
All parts of the inland waters for Tasmania not otherwise specified in this classification notice, where
wild regulated fish may lawfully be taken for a commercial purpose under the Inland Fisheries Act 1995
or Living Marine Resources Management Act 1995, are classified as an approved area that is open for
the taking of all species of regulated fish.
All parts of the adjacent area for Tasmania not otherwise specified in this classification notice, where
wild regulated fish may lawfully be taken for a commercial purpose under the Living Marine Resources
Management Act 1995, or a law of the Commonwealth that corresponds with the Living Marine
Resources Management Act 1995, are classified as an approved area that is open for the taking of all
species of regulated fish.
Dated this 9 February 2021
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Gideon Heller-Wagner
Technical Officer, ShellMAP Regulatory Services
STATE WATERS
INLAND WATERS
ADJACENT AREA
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2021/014
PRIMARY PRODUCE SAFETY (SEAFOOD)
REGULATIONS 2014
CLASSIFICATION NOTICE
I, Gideon Heller-Wagner, being authorised to do so under section 8 (4) of the Primary Produce Safety
Act 2011, hereby make in accordance with regulations 18 and 19 of the Primary Produce Safety
(Seafood) Regulations 2014, the classification notice set out in Schedule 1.
SCHEDULE 1
PART APreliminary
1. When classification notice takes effect
This classification notice takes effect on 1158hrs 9 February 2021, revokes and replaces allprevious classification notices and remains in force until revoked.
2. Interpretation
In this classification notice –
"abalone block" means the area within the boundaries of the geographical subunits of thecommercial abalone fishery, represented as blocks within the Commercial Abalone FisheryOperational Information Paper for the current licencing year, as published by DPIPWE;
"the Act" means the Primary Produce Safety Act 2011 and includes the Primary ProduceSafety (Seafood) Regulations 2014 made under the Act;
"adjacent area" for Tasmania, has the same meaning as within Schedule 1 of the Crimes atSea Act 1999;
"current harvest status" in respect of an area refers to whether the area is open or closed(or partially closed) for the taking of regulated fish;
"DPIPWE" means the Tasmanian Department of Primary Industries, Parks, Water andEnvironment.
"inland waters" for Tasmania has the same meaning as within the Inland Fisheries Act1995;
"lease" means a lease, special lease or emergency lease in force under Part 4 of the MarineFarming Planning Act 1994;
"lease number" means the number, title or code used to identify a particular lease, andincludes all of the area contained within the boundaries of that lease;
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PART BClassification and current harvest status of areas
DIVISION 1: APPROVED AREAS (MARINE FARMING) FOR THE TAKING OF
REGULATED FISH
Division 1 of Part B of this Classification Notice specifies the areas that are approved areas (marine farming) forthe taking of the class or species of specified regulated fish, and specifies the current harvest status for theapproved area.Division 1 may also specify any conditions that apply in respect of the taking of specified regulated fish from theapproved area.
"harvest area" means an approved or restricted area for the taking of the class or species ofregulated fish specified in this notice and includes all of the leases within the boundaries asdescribed in latest edition of the Tasmanian Shellfish Harvest Boundaries Document
"conditionally approved area (depuration)" means an area that is classified as anapproved area on the condition that regulated fish may only be taken for the purpose of directtransfer to a wet storage facility for depuration in accordance with a wet storage authorisationbefore being supplied for human consumption;
"growing area" means a geographical grouping of one or more harvest areas as describedin latest edition of the Tasmanian Shellfish Harvest Boundaries Document
"marine farming zone" has the same meaning as in the Marine Farming Planning Act 1995
"State waters" for Tasmania, has the same meaning as within the Marine Farming PlanningAct 1994;
"wet storage facility" means an accredited seafood premises where an accredited seafoodproducer is authorised to hold seafood in wet storage in accordance with a wet storageauthorisation;
"zone" means a marine farming zone
All other words and expressions used in this classification notice have the same meaning asthey have in the Act.
Sea Elephant River Growing Area
Sea Elephant River Harvest Area (Sea Elephant River) CLOSED
ClassificationSea Elephant River Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 38) is classified as an approved area for the takingof all species of regulated fish.
Current harvest statusSea Elephant River Harvest Area is CLOSED for the taking of all regulated fish from 1000hrs06/02/2021.
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Montagu Growing Area
Montagu Harvest Area (Montagu) CLOSED
ClassificationMontagu Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 19, 29, 30, 31, 33) is classified as an approved area for thetaking of all species of regulated fish.
Current harvest status
Montagu Harvest Area is CLOSED for the taking of all regulated fish from 0500hrs 16/04/2018.
Big Bay Growing Area
Zone B Harvest Area (Big Bay) CLOSED
ClassificationZone B Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 82, 227) is classified as an approved area for the taking of allspecies of regulated fish.
Current harvest status
Zone B Harvest Area is CLOSED for the taking of all regulated fish from 1830hrs 07/02/2019.
Zone C Harvest Area (Big Bay) CLOSED
ClassificationZone C Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 25, 54) is classified as an approved area for the taking of allspecies of regulated fish.
Current harvest status
Zone C Harvest Area is CLOSED for the taking of all regulated fish from 0600hrs 19/05/2017.
Zone E Harvest Area (Big Bay) CLOSED
ClassificationZone E Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 20, 25) is classified as an approved area for the taking of allspecies of regulated fish.
Current harvest status
Zone E Harvest Area is CLOSED for the taking of all regulated fish from 1045hrs 04/04/2020.
Duck Bay Growing Area
Duck Bay Harvest Area (Duck Bay) OPEN (CONDITIONAL)
ClassificationDuck Bay Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 22, 23, 24) is classified as an approved area for the takingof all species of regulated fish.
Current harvest statusDuck Bay Harvest Area is OPEN for the taking of all regulated fish from 1330hrs 07/02/2021 subject tothe condition that the fish must be transferred to an approved wet storage facility for depuration inaccordance with a wet storage authorisation, before being supplied for human consumption.
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Kemps Bay Harvest Area (Duck Bay) OPEN (CONDITIONAL)
ClassificationKemps Bay Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 248) is classified as an approved area for the taking of allspecies of regulated fish.
Current harvest statusKemps Bay Harvest Area is OPEN for the taking of all regulated fish from 1000hrs 07/02/2021 subjectto the condition that the fish must be transferred to an approved wet storage facility for depuration inaccordance with a wet storage authorisation, before being supplied for human consumption.
Port Sorell Growing Area
Port Sorell Harvest Area (Port Sorell) CLOSED
ClassificationPort Sorell Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 95, 145) is classified as an approved area for the taking ofall species of regulated fish.
Current harvest status
Port Sorell Harvest Area is CLOSED for the taking of all regulated fish from 0930hrs 06/02/2021.
Ansons Bay Growing Area
Ansons Bay Harvest Area (Ansons Bay) CLOSED
ClassificationAnsons Bay Harvest Area (Wild Harvest Area) is classified as an approved area for the taking of allspecies of regulated fish.
Current harvest status
Ansons Bay Harvest Area is CLOSED for the taking of all regulated fish from 0000hrs 01/09/2015.
Moulting Bay Growing Area
Zone 1 Harvest Area (Moulting Bay) CLOSED
ClassificationZone 1 Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 228, 229) is classified as an approved area for the taking of allspecies of regulated fish.
Current harvest status
Zone 1 Harvest Area is CLOSED for the taking of all regulated fish from 0630hrs 06/02/2021.
Zone 2 Harvest Area (Moulting Bay) CLOSED
ClassificationZone 2 Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 230, 231) is classified as an approved area for the taking of allspecies of regulated fish.
Current harvest status
Zone 2 Harvest Area is CLOSED for the taking of all regulated fish from 0230hrs 19/12/2020.
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Zone 4 Harvest Area (Moulting Bay) CLOSED
ClassificationZone 4 Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 9, 65) is classified as an approved area for the taking of allspecies of regulated fish.
Current harvest status
Zone 4 Harvest Area is CLOSED for the taking of all regulated fish from 0430hrs 30/01/2021.
Zone 5 Harvest Area (Moulting Bay) CLOSED
ClassificationZone 5 Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 27, 144, 253) is classified as an approved area for the takingof all species of regulated fish.
Current harvest status
Zone 5 Harvest Area is CLOSED for the taking of all regulated fish from 0515hrs 30/01/2021.
Zone 6A Harvest Area (Moulting Bay) CLOSED
ClassificationZone 6A Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 232, 233) is classified as an approved area for the taking ofall species of regulated fish.
Current harvest status
Zone 6A Harvest Area is CLOSED for the taking of all regulated fish from 0630hrs 30/01/2021.
Zone GB1 Harvest Area (Moulting Bay) CLOSED
ClassificationZone GB1 Harvest Area (Wild Harvest Area) is classified as an approved area for the taking of allspecies of regulated fish.
Current harvest status
Zone GB1 Harvest Area is CLOSED for the taking of all regulated fish from 0230hrs 19/12/2020.
Zone GB2 Harvest Area (Moulting Bay) CLOSED
ClassificationZone GB2 Harvest Area (Wild Harvest Area) is classified as an approved area for the taking of allspecies of regulated fish.
Current harvest status
Zone GB2 Harvest Area is CLOSED for the taking of all regulated fish from 0630hrs 19/12/2020.
Great Swanport Growing Area
East Harvest Area (Great Swanport) CLOSED
ClassificationEast Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 8E, 49E, 50E, 51E) is classified as an approved area for thetaking of all species of regulated fish.
Current harvest status
East Harvest Area is CLOSED for the taking of all regulated fish from 1945hrs 06/02/2021.
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West Harvest Area (Great Swanport) CLOSED
ClassificationWest Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 8W, 265, 49W, 50W, 51W, 264W) is classified as an approvedarea for the taking of all species of regulated fish.
Current harvest status
West Harvest Area is CLOSED for the taking of all regulated fish from 1945hrs 06/02/2021.
Great Oyster Bay Growing Area
Great Oyster Bay Harvest Area (Great Oyster Bay) OPEN
ClassificationGreat Oyster Bay Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 119, 126, 158, 246, 258, 259) is classified as anapproved area for the taking of all species of regulated fish.
Current harvest status
Great Oyster Bay Harvest Area is OPEN for the taking of all regulated fish from 1100hrs 25/12/2020.
Little Swanport Growing Area
Zone 6A/B Harvest Area (Little Swanport) OPEN
ClassificationZone 6A/B Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 18, 86, 202) is classified as an approved area for the takingof all species of regulated fish.
Current harvest status
Zone 6A/B Harvest Area is OPEN for the taking of all regulated fish from 2325hrs 24/12/2020.
Zone 6C Harvest Area (Little Swanport) CLOSED
ClassificationZone 6C Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 52) is classified as an approved area for the taking of allspecies of regulated fish.
Current harvest status
Zone 6C Harvest Area is CLOSED for the taking of all regulated fish from 1000hrs 05/08/2020.
Spring Bay Growing Area
Okehampton Bay Harvest Area (Spring Bay) CLOSED
ClassificationOkehampton Bay Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 236) is classified as an approved area for the takingof all species of regulated fish.
Current harvest statusOkehampton Bay Harvest Area is CLOSED for the taking of all regulated fish from 1459hrs18/08/2020.
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Spring Bay Harvest Area (Spring Bay) OPEN
ClassificationSpring Bay Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 164) is classified as an approved area for the taking of allspecies of regulated fish.
Current harvest status
Spring Bay Harvest Area is OPEN for the taking of all regulated fish from 1500hrs 12/10/2020.
Boomer Bay Growing Area
Boomer Bay Harvest Area (Boomer Bay) OPEN
ClassificationBoomer Bay Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 10, 11, 44, 127, 224, 255, 269, 58E, 58W) is classified asan approved area for the taking of all species of regulated fish.
Current harvest status
Boomer Bay Harvest Area is OPEN for the taking of all regulated fish from 0800hrs 13/10/2020.
Boomer Bay East Harvest Area (Boomer Bay) OPEN
ClassificationBoomer Bay East Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 96, 10E, 127E) is classified as an approved area forthe taking of all species of regulated fish.
Current harvest status
Boomer Bay East Harvest Area is OPEN for the taking of all regulated fish from 2120hrs 29/10/2020.
Little Boomer Bay Harvest Area (Boomer Bay) CLOSED
ClassificationLittle Boomer Bay Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 123) is classified as an approved area for the takingof all species of regulated fish.
Current harvest statusLittle Boomer Bay Harvest Area is CLOSED for the taking of all regulated fish from 2120hrs08/10/2020.
Dunalley Bay Growing Area
Zone A Harvest Area (Dunalley Bay) OPEN
ClassificationZone A Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 113) is classified as an approved area for the taking of allspecies of regulated fish.
Current harvest status
Zone A Harvest Area is OPEN for the taking of all regulated fish from 1821hrs 03/11/2020.
Zone B Harvest Area (Dunalley Bay) OPEN
ClassificationZone B Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 169, 170, 235) is classified as an approved area for the takingof all species of regulated fish.
Current harvest status
Zone B Harvest Area is OPEN for the taking of all regulated fish from 2120hrs 29/10/2020.
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King George Sound Growing Area
King George Sound Harvest Area (King George Sound) CLOSED
ClassificationKing George Sound Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 191) is classified as an approved area for thetaking of all species of regulated fish.
Current harvest statusKing George Sound Harvest Area is CLOSED for the taking of all regulated fish from 1000hrs09/10/2020.
Eaglehawk Bay Growing Area
Eaglehawk Bay Harvest Area (Eaglehawk Bay) OPEN
ClassificationEaglehawk Bay Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 196, 199) is classified as an approved area for thetaking of all species of regulated fish.
Current harvest status
Eaglehawk Bay Harvest Area is OPEN for the taking of all regulated fish from 1000hrs 16/10/2020.
Garfish Bay/Dart Island Growing Area
Garfish Bay/Dart Island Harvest Area (Garfish Bay/Dart Island) OPEN
ClassificationGarfish Bay/Dart Island Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 16, 166) is classified as an approved area forthe taking of all species of regulated fish.
Current harvest statusGarfish Bay/Dart Island Harvest Area is OPEN for the taking of all regulated fish from 1400hrs17/10/2020.
Pitt Water Growing Area
Zone 1 Harvest Area (Pitt Water) CLOSED
ClassificationZone 1 Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 46, 47, 48, 79, 80) is classified as an approved area for thetaking of all species of regulated fish.
Current harvest status
Zone 1 Harvest Area is CLOSED for the taking of all regulated fish from 1415hrs 06/02/2021.
Zone 2 Harvest Area (Pitt Water) CLOSED
ClassificationZone 2 Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 80, 81) is classified as an approved area for the taking of allspecies of regulated fish.
Current harvest status
Zone 2 Harvest Area is CLOSED for the taking of all regulated fish from 1415hrs 06/02/2021.
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Zone 3 Harvest Area (Pitt Water) CLOSED
ClassificationZone 3 Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 1) is classified as an approved area for the taking of all speciesof regulated fish.
Current harvest status
Zone 3 Harvest Area is CLOSED for the taking of all regulated fish from 1415hrs 06/02/2021.
Pipe Clay Lagoon Growing Area
Zone 1 Harvest Area (Pipe Clay Lagoon) OPEN
ClassificationZone 1 Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 12, 15, 91, 97, 98, 108, 197, 198, 226, 270) is classified as anapproved area for the taking of all species of regulated fish.
Current harvest status
Zone 1 Harvest Area is OPEN for the taking of all regulated fish from 1100hrs 08/02/2021.
Zone 3 Harvest Area (Pipe Clay Lagoon) OPEN
ClassificationZone 3 Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 13) is classified as an approved area for the taking of allspecies of regulated fish.
Current harvest status
Zone 3 Harvest Area is OPEN for the taking of all regulated fish from 1100hrs 08/02/2021.
Great Bay Growing Area
Inter-tidal North Harvest Area (Great Bay) CLOSED
ClassificationInter-tidal North Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 69, 70, 156, 157, 161, 242, 243) is classified as anapproved area for the taking of all species of regulated fish.
Current harvest status
Inter-tidal North Harvest Area is CLOSED for the taking of all regulated fish from 1000hrs 06/02/2021.
Inter-tidal South Harvest Area (Great Bay) OPEN
ClassificationInter-tidal South Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 39, 42) is classified as an approved area for thetaking of all species of regulated fish.
Current harvest status
Inter-tidal South Harvest Area is OPEN for the taking of all regulated fish from 1100hrs 11/10/2020.
Sub-tidal Harvest Area (Great Bay) OPEN
ClassificationSub-tidal Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 69, 116, 204, 276) is classified as an approved area for thetaking of all species of regulated fish.
Current harvest status
Sub-tidal Harvest Area is OPEN for the taking of all regulated fish from 1015hrs 02/07/2020.
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Fleurtys Point Growing Area
Fleurtys Point Harvest Area (Fleurtys Point) OPEN
ClassificationFleurtys Point Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 57) is classified as an approved area for the taking of allspecies of regulated fish.
Current harvest status
Fleurtys Point Harvest Area is OPEN for the taking of all regulated fish from 1833hrs 27/10/2020.
Little Taylors Bay Growing Area
Little Taylors Bay Harvest Area (Little Taylors Bay) CLOSED
ClassificationLittle Taylors Bay Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 59, 210) is classified as an approved area for thetaking of all species of regulated fish.
Current harvest statusLittle Taylors Bay Harvest Area is CLOSED for the taking of all regulated fish from 1700hrs29/01/2021.
Cloudy Bay Lagoon Growing Area
Cloudy Bay Harvest Area (Cloudy Bay Lagoon) OPEN
ClassificationCloudy Bay Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 4, 212, 254) is classified as an approved area for thetaking of all species of regulated fish.
Current harvest status
Cloudy Bay Harvest Area is OPEN for the taking of all regulated fish from 1230hrs 07/01/2020.
Port Esperance Growing Area
Zone 1B Harvest Area (Port Esperance) CLOSED
ClassificationZone 1B Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 66) is classified as an approved area for the taking of allspecies of regulated fish.
Current harvest status
Zone 1B Harvest Area is CLOSED for the taking of all regulated fish from 0425hrs 06/02/2021.
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Hastings Bay Growing Area
Hastings Bay Harvest Area (Hastings Bay) CLOSED
ClassificationHastings Bay Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 5, 139, 195) is classified as an approved area for thetaking of all species of regulated fish.
Current harvest status
Hastings Bay Harvest Area is CLOSED for the taking of all regulated fish from 0850hrs 04/12/2019.
Recherché Bay Growing Area
Recherché Bay Harvest Area (Recherché Bay) CLOSED
ClassificationRecherché Bay Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 35, 274) is classified as an approved area for thetaking of all species of regulated fish.
Current harvest status
Recherché Bay Harvest Area is CLOSED for the taking of all regulated fish from 1000hrs 06/02/2021.
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DIVISION 2: RESTRICTED AREAS/CONDITIONALLY APPROVED AREAS
(DEPURATION) OPEN FOR THE TAKING OF REGULATED FISH
Areas specified in Division 2 of Part B of this Classification Notice are classified as:(a) in the case of regulated fish that are taken for direct transfer to a wet storage facility for depuration inaccordance with a wet storage authorisation, a conditionally approved area (depuration); or(b) in any other case, a restricted area.
Big Bay Growing Area
Zone D Harvest Area (Big Bay) RESTRICTED
ClassificationZone D Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 21, 32) is classified as a restricted area for the taking of allspecies of regulated fish.
Little Norfolk Bay Growing Area
Little Norfolk Bay Harvest Area (Little Norfolk Bay) RESTRICTED
ClassificationLittle Norfolk Bay Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 14) is classified as a restricted area for the taking ofall species of regulated fish.
Island Inlet Growing Area
Zone 4 Harvest Area (Island Inlet) RESTRICTED
ClassificationZone 4 Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 7, 46, 47, 48, 79) is classified as a restricted area for the takingof all species of regulated fish.
Zone 5 Harvest Area (Island Inlet) RESTRICTED
ClassificationZone 5 Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 28, 46, 47, 48, 81, 256, 260) is classified as a restricted areafor the taking of all species of regulated fish.
Gardners Bay Growing Area
Gardners Bay Harvest Area (Gardners Bay) RESTRICTED
ClassificationGardners Bay Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 136) is classified as a restricted area for the taking of allspecies of regulated fish.
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DIVISION 3: APPROVED AREAS (WILD HARVEST) TEMPORARILY CLOSED FOR
THE TAKING OF REGULATED FISH
Division 3 of Part B of this Classification Notice specifies the areas that are approved areas (wild harvest) thatare temporarily closed for the taking of the class or species of specified regulated fish.
Approved Area (WildFishery) Temporarily Closed
Class or Species ofRegulated Fish
Commentary
Abalone Block 24A All species of abalone of thegenus Haliotis
Closed 29 September 2017 forbiotoxins
Abalone Block 24B All species of abalone of thegenus Haliotis
Closed 29 September 2017 forbiotoxins
Abalone Block 24C All species of abalone of thegenus Haliotis
Closed 29 September 2017 forbiotoxins
Abalone Block 25 All species of abalone of thegenus Haliotis
Closed 1 October 2015 forbiotoxins
Abalone Block 26A All species of abalone of thegenus Haliotis
Closed 1 October 2015 forbiotoxins
Abalone Block 26B All species of abalone of thegenus Haliotis
Closed 10 October 2017 forbiotoxins
Abalone Block 26C All species of abalone of thegenus Haliotis
Closed 10 October 2017 forbiotoxins
Abalone Block 30A All species of abalone of thegenus Haliotis
Closed 13 October 2017 forbiotoxins
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DIVISION 4: APPROVED AREAS (WILD HARVEST) OPEN FOR THE TAKING OF
REGULATED FISH
Division 4 of Part B of this Classification Notice specifies the areas that are approved areas (wild fishery) thatare open for the taking of the class or species of specified regulated fish.Division 4 may also specify any conditions that apply in respect of the taking of specified regulated fish from theapproved area, or part thereof.
All parts of the State waters for Tasmania not otherwise specified in this classification notice, where
wild regulated fish may lawfully be taken for a commercial purpose under the Living Marine Resources
Management Act 1995, or a law of the Commonwealth that corresponds with the Living Marine
Resources Management Act 1995 are classified as an approved area that is open for the taking of all
species of regulated fish.
All parts of the inland waters for Tasmania not otherwise specified in this classification notice, where
wild regulated fish may lawfully be taken for a commercial purpose under the Inland Fisheries Act 1995
or Living Marine Resources Management Act 1995, are classified as an approved area that is open for
the taking of all species of regulated fish.
All parts of the adjacent area for Tasmania not otherwise specified in this classification notice, where
wild regulated fish may lawfully be taken for a commercial purpose under the Living Marine Resources
Management Act 1995, or a law of the Commonwealth that corresponds with the Living Marine
Resources Management Act 1995, are classified as an approved area that is open for the taking of all
species of regulated fish.
Dated this 9 February 2021
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Gideon Heller-Wagner
Technical Officer, ShellMAP Regulatory Services
STATE WATERS
INLAND WATERS
ADJACENT AREA
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2021/015
PRIMARY PRODUCE SAFETY (SEAFOOD)
REGULATIONS 2014
CLASSIFICATION NOTICE
I, Gideon Heller-Wagner, being authorised to do so under section 8 (4) of the Primary Produce Safety
Act 2011, hereby make in accordance with regulations 18 and 19 of the Primary Produce Safety
(Seafood) Regulations 2014, the classification notice set out in Schedule 1.
SCHEDULE 1
PART APreliminary
1. When classification notice takes effect
This classification notice takes effect on 1426hrs 9 February 2021, revokes and replaces allprevious classification notices and remains in force until revoked.
2. Interpretation
In this classification notice –
"abalone block" means the area within the boundaries of the geographical subunits of thecommercial abalone fishery, represented as blocks within the Commercial Abalone FisheryOperational Information Paper for the current licencing year, as published by DPIPWE;
"the Act" means the Primary Produce Safety Act 2011 and includes the Primary ProduceSafety (Seafood) Regulations 2014 made under the Act;
"adjacent area" for Tasmania, has the same meaning as within Schedule 1 of the Crimes atSea Act 1999;
"current harvest status" in respect of an area refers to whether the area is open or closed(or partially closed) for the taking of regulated fish;
"DPIPWE" means the Tasmanian Department of Primary Industries, Parks, Water andEnvironment.
"inland waters" for Tasmania has the same meaning as within the Inland Fisheries Act1995;
"lease" means a lease, special lease or emergency lease in force under Part 4 of the MarineFarming Planning Act 1994;
"lease number" means the number, title or code used to identify a particular lease, andincludes all of the area contained within the boundaries of that lease;
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PART BClassification and current harvest status of areas
DIVISION 1: APPROVED AREAS (MARINE FARMING) FOR THE TAKING OF
REGULATED FISH
Division 1 of Part B of this Classification Notice specifies the areas that are approved areas (marine farming) forthe taking of the class or species of specified regulated fish, and specifies the current harvest status for theapproved area.Division 1 may also specify any conditions that apply in respect of the taking of specified regulated fish from theapproved area.
"harvest area" means an approved or restricted area for the taking of the class or species ofregulated fish specified in this notice and includes all of the leases within the boundaries asdescribed in latest edition of the Tasmanian Shellfish Harvest Boundaries Document
"conditionally approved area (depuration)" means an area that is classified as anapproved area on the condition that regulated fish may only be taken for the purpose of directtransfer to a wet storage facility for depuration in accordance with a wet storage authorisationbefore being supplied for human consumption;
"growing area" means a geographical grouping of one or more harvest areas as describedin latest edition of the Tasmanian Shellfish Harvest Boundaries Document
"marine farming zone" has the same meaning as in the Marine Farming Planning Act 1995
"State waters" for Tasmania, has the same meaning as within the Marine Farming PlanningAct 1994;
"wet storage facility" means an accredited seafood premises where an accredited seafoodproducer is authorised to hold seafood in wet storage in accordance with a wet storageauthorisation;
"zone" means a marine farming zone
All other words and expressions used in this classification notice have the same meaning asthey have in the Act.
Sea Elephant River Growing Area
Sea Elephant River Harvest Area (Sea Elephant River) CLOSED
ClassificationSea Elephant River Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 38) is classified as an approved area for the takingof all species of regulated fish.
Current harvest statusSea Elephant River Harvest Area is CLOSED for the taking of all regulated fish from 1000hrs06/02/2021.
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Montagu Growing Area
Montagu Harvest Area (Montagu) CLOSED
ClassificationMontagu Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 19, 29, 30, 31, 33) is classified as an approved area for thetaking of all species of regulated fish.
Current harvest status
Montagu Harvest Area is CLOSED for the taking of all regulated fish from 0500hrs 16/04/2018.
Big Bay Growing Area
Zone B Harvest Area (Big Bay) CLOSED
ClassificationZone B Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 82, 227) is classified as an approved area for the taking of allspecies of regulated fish.
Current harvest status
Zone B Harvest Area is CLOSED for the taking of all regulated fish from 1830hrs 07/02/2019.
Zone C Harvest Area (Big Bay) CLOSED
ClassificationZone C Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 25, 54) is classified as an approved area for the taking of allspecies of regulated fish.
Current harvest status
Zone C Harvest Area is CLOSED for the taking of all regulated fish from 0600hrs 19/05/2017.
Zone E Harvest Area (Big Bay) CLOSED
ClassificationZone E Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 20, 25) is classified as an approved area for the taking of allspecies of regulated fish.
Current harvest status
Zone E Harvest Area is CLOSED for the taking of all regulated fish from 1045hrs 04/04/2020.
Duck Bay Growing Area
Duck Bay Harvest Area (Duck Bay) OPEN (CONDITIONAL)
ClassificationDuck Bay Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 22, 23, 24) is classified as an approved area for the takingof all species of regulated fish.
Current harvest statusDuck Bay Harvest Area is OPEN for the taking of all regulated fish from 1330hrs 07/02/2021 subject tothe condition that the fish must be transferred to an approved wet storage facility for depuration inaccordance with a wet storage authorisation, before being supplied for human consumption.
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Kemps Bay Harvest Area (Duck Bay) OPEN (CONDITIONAL)
ClassificationKemps Bay Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 248) is classified as an approved area for the taking of allspecies of regulated fish.
Current harvest statusKemps Bay Harvest Area is OPEN for the taking of all regulated fish from 1000hrs 07/02/2021 subjectto the condition that the fish must be transferred to an approved wet storage facility for depuration inaccordance with a wet storage authorisation, before being supplied for human consumption.
Port Sorell Growing Area
Port Sorell Harvest Area (Port Sorell) CLOSED
ClassificationPort Sorell Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 95, 145) is classified as an approved area for the taking ofall species of regulated fish.
Current harvest status
Port Sorell Harvest Area is CLOSED for the taking of all regulated fish from 0930hrs 06/02/2021.
Ansons Bay Growing Area
Ansons Bay Harvest Area (Ansons Bay) CLOSED
ClassificationAnsons Bay Harvest Area (Wild Harvest Area) is classified as an approved area for the taking of allspecies of regulated fish.
Current harvest status
Ansons Bay Harvest Area is CLOSED for the taking of all regulated fish from 0000hrs 01/09/2015.
Moulting Bay Growing Area
Zone 1 Harvest Area (Moulting Bay) CLOSED
ClassificationZone 1 Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 228, 229) is classified as an approved area for the taking of allspecies of regulated fish.
Current harvest status
Zone 1 Harvest Area is CLOSED for the taking of all regulated fish from 0630hrs 06/02/2021.
Zone 2 Harvest Area (Moulting Bay) CLOSED
ClassificationZone 2 Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 230, 231) is classified as an approved area for the taking of allspecies of regulated fish.
Current harvest status
Zone 2 Harvest Area is CLOSED for the taking of all regulated fish from 0230hrs 19/12/2020.
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Zone 4 Harvest Area (Moulting Bay) CLOSED
ClassificationZone 4 Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 9, 65) is classified as an approved area for the taking of allspecies of regulated fish.
Current harvest status
Zone 4 Harvest Area is CLOSED for the taking of all regulated fish from 0430hrs 30/01/2021.
Zone 5 Harvest Area (Moulting Bay) CLOSED
ClassificationZone 5 Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 27, 144, 253) is classified as an approved area for the takingof all species of regulated fish.
Current harvest status
Zone 5 Harvest Area is CLOSED for the taking of all regulated fish from 0515hrs 30/01/2021.
Zone 6A Harvest Area (Moulting Bay) CLOSED
ClassificationZone 6A Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 232, 233) is classified as an approved area for the taking ofall species of regulated fish.
Current harvest status
Zone 6A Harvest Area is CLOSED for the taking of all regulated fish from 0630hrs 30/01/2021.
Zone GB1 Harvest Area (Moulting Bay) CLOSED
ClassificationZone GB1 Harvest Area (Wild Harvest Area) is classified as an approved area for the taking of allspecies of regulated fish.
Current harvest status
Zone GB1 Harvest Area is CLOSED for the taking of all regulated fish from 0230hrs 19/12/2020.
Zone GB2 Harvest Area (Moulting Bay) CLOSED
ClassificationZone GB2 Harvest Area (Wild Harvest Area) is classified as an approved area for the taking of allspecies of regulated fish.
Current harvest status
Zone GB2 Harvest Area is CLOSED for the taking of all regulated fish from 0630hrs 19/12/2020.
Great Swanport Growing Area
East Harvest Area (Great Swanport) CLOSED
ClassificationEast Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 8E, 49E, 50E, 51E) is classified as an approved area for thetaking of all species of regulated fish.
Current harvest status
East Harvest Area is CLOSED for the taking of all regulated fish from 1945hrs 06/02/2021.
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West Harvest Area (Great Swanport) CLOSED
ClassificationWest Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 8W, 265, 49W, 50W, 51W, 264W) is classified as an approvedarea for the taking of all species of regulated fish.
Current harvest status
West Harvest Area is CLOSED for the taking of all regulated fish from 1945hrs 06/02/2021.
Great Oyster Bay Growing Area
Great Oyster Bay Harvest Area (Great Oyster Bay) OPEN
ClassificationGreat Oyster Bay Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 119, 126, 158, 246, 258, 259) is classified as anapproved area for the taking of all species of regulated fish.
Current harvest status
Great Oyster Bay Harvest Area is OPEN for the taking of all regulated fish from 1100hrs 25/12/2020.
Little Swanport Growing Area
Zone 6A/B Harvest Area (Little Swanport) OPEN
ClassificationZone 6A/B Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 18, 86, 202) is classified as an approved area for the takingof all species of regulated fish.
Current harvest status
Zone 6A/B Harvest Area is OPEN for the taking of all regulated fish from 2325hrs 24/12/2020.
Zone 6C Harvest Area (Little Swanport) CLOSED
ClassificationZone 6C Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 52) is classified as an approved area for the taking of allspecies of regulated fish.
Current harvest status
Zone 6C Harvest Area is CLOSED for the taking of all regulated fish from 1000hrs 05/08/2020.
Spring Bay Growing Area
Okehampton Bay Harvest Area (Spring Bay) CLOSED
ClassificationOkehampton Bay Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 236) is classified as an approved area for the takingof all species of regulated fish.
Current harvest statusOkehampton Bay Harvest Area is CLOSED for the taking of all regulated fish from 1459hrs18/08/2020.
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Spring Bay Harvest Area (Spring Bay) OPEN
ClassificationSpring Bay Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 164) is classified as an approved area for the taking of allspecies of regulated fish.
Current harvest status
Spring Bay Harvest Area is OPEN for the taking of all regulated fish from 1500hrs 12/10/2020.
Boomer Bay Growing Area
Boomer Bay Harvest Area (Boomer Bay) OPEN
ClassificationBoomer Bay Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 10, 11, 44, 127, 224, 255, 269, 58E, 58W) is classified asan approved area for the taking of all species of regulated fish.
Current harvest status
Boomer Bay Harvest Area is OPEN for the taking of all regulated fish from 0800hrs 13/10/2020.
Boomer Bay East Harvest Area (Boomer Bay) OPEN
ClassificationBoomer Bay East Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 96, 10E, 127E) is classified as an approved area forthe taking of all species of regulated fish.
Current harvest status
Boomer Bay East Harvest Area is OPEN for the taking of all regulated fish from 2120hrs 29/10/2020.
Little Boomer Bay Harvest Area (Boomer Bay) CLOSED
ClassificationLittle Boomer Bay Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 123) is classified as an approved area for the takingof all species of regulated fish.
Current harvest statusLittle Boomer Bay Harvest Area is CLOSED for the taking of all regulated fish from 2120hrs08/10/2020.
Dunalley Bay Growing Area
Zone A Harvest Area (Dunalley Bay) OPEN
ClassificationZone A Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 113) is classified as an approved area for the taking of allspecies of regulated fish.
Current harvest status
Zone A Harvest Area is OPEN for the taking of all regulated fish from 1821hrs 03/11/2020.
Zone B Harvest Area (Dunalley Bay) OPEN
ClassificationZone B Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 169, 170, 235) is classified as an approved area for the takingof all species of regulated fish.
Current harvest status
Zone B Harvest Area is OPEN for the taking of all regulated fish from 2120hrs 29/10/2020.
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King George Sound Growing Area
King George Sound Harvest Area (King George Sound) CLOSED
ClassificationKing George Sound Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 191) is classified as an approved area for thetaking of all species of regulated fish.
Current harvest statusKing George Sound Harvest Area is CLOSED for the taking of all regulated fish from 1000hrs09/10/2020.
Eaglehawk Bay Growing Area
Eaglehawk Bay Harvest Area (Eaglehawk Bay) OPEN
ClassificationEaglehawk Bay Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 196, 199) is classified as an approved area for thetaking of all species of regulated fish.
Current harvest status
Eaglehawk Bay Harvest Area is OPEN for the taking of all regulated fish from 1000hrs 16/10/2020.
Garfish Bay/Dart Island Growing Area
Garfish Bay/Dart Island Harvest Area (Garfish Bay/Dart Island) OPEN
ClassificationGarfish Bay/Dart Island Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 16, 166) is classified as an approved area forthe taking of all species of regulated fish.
Current harvest statusGarfish Bay/Dart Island Harvest Area is OPEN for the taking of all regulated fish from 1400hrs17/10/2020.
Pitt Water Growing Area
Zone 1 Harvest Area (Pitt Water) CLOSED
ClassificationZone 1 Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 46, 47, 48, 79, 80) is classified as an approved area for thetaking of all species of regulated fish.
Current harvest status
Zone 1 Harvest Area is CLOSED for the taking of all regulated fish from 0530hrs 06/02/2021.
Zone 2 Harvest Area (Pitt Water) CLOSED
ClassificationZone 2 Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 80, 81) is classified as an approved area for the taking of allspecies of regulated fish.
Current harvest status
Zone 2 Harvest Area is CLOSED for the taking of all regulated fish from 0530hrs 06/02/2021.
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Zone 3 Harvest Area (Pitt Water) CLOSED
ClassificationZone 3 Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 1) is classified as an approved area for the taking of all speciesof regulated fish.
Current harvest status
Zone 3 Harvest Area is CLOSED for the taking of all regulated fish from 0530hrs 06/02/2021.
Pipe Clay Lagoon Growing Area
Zone 1 Harvest Area (Pipe Clay Lagoon) OPEN
ClassificationZone 1 Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 12, 15, 91, 97, 98, 108, 197, 198, 226, 270) is classified as anapproved area for the taking of all species of regulated fish.
Current harvest status
Zone 1 Harvest Area is OPEN for the taking of all regulated fish from 1100hrs 08/02/2021.
Zone 3 Harvest Area (Pipe Clay Lagoon) OPEN
ClassificationZone 3 Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 13) is classified as an approved area for the taking of allspecies of regulated fish.
Current harvest status
Zone 3 Harvest Area is OPEN for the taking of all regulated fish from 1100hrs 08/02/2021.
Great Bay Growing Area
Inter-tidal North Harvest Area (Great Bay) CLOSED
ClassificationInter-tidal North Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 69, 70, 156, 157, 161, 242, 243) is classified as anapproved area for the taking of all species of regulated fish.
Current harvest status
Inter-tidal North Harvest Area is CLOSED for the taking of all regulated fish from 1000hrs 06/02/2021.
Inter-tidal South Harvest Area (Great Bay) OPEN
ClassificationInter-tidal South Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 39, 42) is classified as an approved area for thetaking of all species of regulated fish.
Current harvest status
Inter-tidal South Harvest Area is OPEN for the taking of all regulated fish from 1100hrs 11/10/2020.
Sub-tidal Harvest Area (Great Bay) OPEN
ClassificationSub-tidal Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 69, 116, 204, 276) is classified as an approved area for thetaking of all species of regulated fish.
Current harvest status
Sub-tidal Harvest Area is OPEN for the taking of all regulated fish from 1015hrs 02/07/2020.
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Fleurtys Point Growing Area
Fleurtys Point Harvest Area (Fleurtys Point) OPEN
ClassificationFleurtys Point Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 57) is classified as an approved area for the taking of allspecies of regulated fish.
Current harvest status
Fleurtys Point Harvest Area is OPEN for the taking of all regulated fish from 1833hrs 27/10/2020.
Little Taylors Bay Growing Area
Little Taylors Bay Harvest Area (Little Taylors Bay) CLOSED
ClassificationLittle Taylors Bay Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 59, 210) is classified as an approved area for thetaking of all species of regulated fish.
Current harvest statusLittle Taylors Bay Harvest Area is CLOSED for the taking of all regulated fish from 1700hrs29/01/2021.
Cloudy Bay Lagoon Growing Area
Cloudy Bay Harvest Area (Cloudy Bay Lagoon) OPEN
ClassificationCloudy Bay Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 4, 212, 254) is classified as an approved area for thetaking of all species of regulated fish.
Current harvest status
Cloudy Bay Harvest Area is OPEN for the taking of all regulated fish from 1230hrs 07/01/2020.
Port Esperance Growing Area
Zone 1B Harvest Area (Port Esperance) CLOSED
ClassificationZone 1B Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 66) is classified as an approved area for the taking of allspecies of regulated fish.
Current harvest status
Zone 1B Harvest Area is CLOSED for the taking of all regulated fish from 0830hrs 06/02/2021.
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Hastings Bay Growing Area
Hastings Bay Harvest Area (Hastings Bay) CLOSED
ClassificationHastings Bay Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 5, 139, 195) is classified as an approved area for thetaking of all species of regulated fish.
Current harvest status
Hastings Bay Harvest Area is CLOSED for the taking of all regulated fish from 0850hrs 04/12/2019.
Recherché Bay Growing Area
Recherché Bay Harvest Area (Recherché Bay) CLOSED
ClassificationRecherché Bay Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 35, 274) is classified as an approved area for thetaking of all species of regulated fish.
Current harvest status
Recherché Bay Harvest Area is CLOSED for the taking of all regulated fish from 1000hrs 06/02/2021.
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DIVISION 2: RESTRICTED AREAS/CONDITIONALLY APPROVED AREAS
(DEPURATION) OPEN FOR THE TAKING OF REGULATED FISH
Areas specified in Division 2 of Part B of this Classification Notice are classified as:(a) in the case of regulated fish that are taken for direct transfer to a wet storage facility for depuration inaccordance with a wet storage authorisation, a conditionally approved area (depuration); or(b) in any other case, a restricted area.
Big Bay Growing Area
Zone D Harvest Area (Big Bay) RESTRICTED
ClassificationZone D Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 21, 32) is classified as a restricted area for the taking of allspecies of regulated fish.
Little Norfolk Bay Growing Area
Little Norfolk Bay Harvest Area (Little Norfolk Bay) RESTRICTED
ClassificationLittle Norfolk Bay Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 14) is classified as a restricted area for the taking ofall species of regulated fish.
Island Inlet Growing Area
Zone 4 Harvest Area (Island Inlet) RESTRICTED
ClassificationZone 4 Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 7, 46, 47, 48, 79) is classified as a restricted area for the takingof all species of regulated fish.
Zone 5 Harvest Area (Island Inlet) RESTRICTED
ClassificationZone 5 Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 28, 46, 47, 48, 81, 256, 260) is classified as a restricted areafor the taking of all species of regulated fish.
Gardners Bay Growing Area
Gardners Bay Harvest Area (Gardners Bay) RESTRICTED
ClassificationGardners Bay Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 136) is classified as a restricted area for the taking of allspecies of regulated fish.
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DIVISION 3: APPROVED AREAS (WILD HARVEST) TEMPORARILY CLOSED FOR
THE TAKING OF REGULATED FISH
Division 3 of Part B of this Classification Notice specifies the areas that are approved areas (wild harvest) thatare temporarily closed for the taking of the class or species of specified regulated fish.
Approved Area (WildFishery) Temporarily Closed
Class or Species ofRegulated Fish
Commentary
Abalone Block 24A All species of abalone of thegenus Haliotis
Closed 29 September 2017 forbiotoxins
Abalone Block 24B All species of abalone of thegenus Haliotis
Closed 29 September 2017 forbiotoxins
Abalone Block 24C All species of abalone of thegenus Haliotis
Closed 29 September 2017 forbiotoxins
Abalone Block 25 All species of abalone of thegenus Haliotis
Closed 1 October 2015 forbiotoxins
Abalone Block 26A All species of abalone of thegenus Haliotis
Closed 1 October 2015 forbiotoxins
Abalone Block 26B All species of abalone of thegenus Haliotis
Closed 10 October 2017 forbiotoxins
Abalone Block 26C All species of abalone of thegenus Haliotis
Closed 10 October 2017 forbiotoxins
Abalone Block 30A All species of abalone of thegenus Haliotis
Closed 13 October 2017 forbiotoxins
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DIVISION 4: APPROVED AREAS (WILD HARVEST) OPEN FOR THE TAKING OF
REGULATED FISH
Division 4 of Part B of this Classification Notice specifies the areas that are approved areas (wild fishery) thatare open for the taking of the class or species of specified regulated fish.Division 4 may also specify any conditions that apply in respect of the taking of specified regulated fish from theapproved area, or part thereof.
All parts of the State waters for Tasmania not otherwise specified in this classification notice, where
wild regulated fish may lawfully be taken for a commercial purpose under the Living Marine Resources
Management Act 1995, or a law of the Commonwealth that corresponds with the Living Marine
Resources Management Act 1995 are classified as an approved area that is open for the taking of all
species of regulated fish.
All parts of the inland waters for Tasmania not otherwise specified in this classification notice, where
wild regulated fish may lawfully be taken for a commercial purpose under the Inland Fisheries Act 1995
or Living Marine Resources Management Act 1995, are classified as an approved area that is open for
the taking of all species of regulated fish.
All parts of the adjacent area for Tasmania not otherwise specified in this classification notice, where
wild regulated fish may lawfully be taken for a commercial purpose under the Living Marine Resources
Management Act 1995, or a law of the Commonwealth that corresponds with the Living Marine
Resources Management Act 1995, are classified as an approved area that is open for the taking of all
species of regulated fish.
Dated this 9 February 2021
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Gideon Heller-Wagner
Technical Officer, ShellMAP Regulatory Services
STATE WATERS
INLAND WATERS
ADJACENT AREA
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2021/016
PRIMARY PRODUCE SAFETY (SEAFOOD)
REGULATIONS 2014
CLASSIFICATION NOTICE
I, Gideon Heller-Wagner, being authorised to do so under section 8 (4) of the Primary Produce Safety
Act 2011, hereby make in accordance with regulations 18 and 19 of the Primary Produce Safety
(Seafood) Regulations 2014, the classification notice set out in Schedule 1.
SCHEDULE 1
PART APreliminary
1. When classification notice takes effect
This classification notice takes effect on 1342hrs 11 February 2021, revokes and replaces allprevious classification notices and remains in force until revoked.
2. Interpretation
In this classification notice –
"abalone block" means the area within the boundaries of the geographical subunits of thecommercial abalone fishery, represented as blocks within the Commercial Abalone FisheryOperational Information Paper for the current licencing year, as published by DPIPWE;
"the Act" means the Primary Produce Safety Act 2011 and includes the Primary ProduceSafety (Seafood) Regulations 2014 made under the Act;
"adjacent area" for Tasmania, has the same meaning as within Schedule 1 of the Crimes atSea Act 1999;
"current harvest status" in respect of an area refers to whether the area is open or closed(or partially closed) for the taking of regulated fish;
"DPIPWE" means the Tasmanian Department of Primary Industries, Parks, Water andEnvironment.
"inland waters" for Tasmania has the same meaning as within the Inland Fisheries Act1995;
"lease" means a lease, special lease or emergency lease in force under Part 4 of the MarineFarming Planning Act 1994;
"lease number" means the number, title or code used to identify a particular lease, andincludes all of the area contained within the boundaries of that lease;
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PART BClassification and current harvest status of areas
DIVISION 1: APPROVED AREAS (MARINE FARMING) FOR THE TAKING OF
REGULATED FISH
Division 1 of Part B of this Classification Notice specifies the areas that are approved areas (marine farming) forthe taking of the class or species of specified regulated fish, and specifies the current harvest status for theapproved area.Division 1 may also specify any conditions that apply in respect of the taking of specified regulated fish from theapproved area.
"harvest area" means an approved or restricted area for the taking of the class or species ofregulated fish specified in this notice and includes all of the leases within the boundaries asdescribed in latest edition of the Tasmanian Shellfish Harvest Boundaries Document
"conditionally approved area (depuration)" means an area that is classified as anapproved area on the condition that regulated fish may only be taken for the purpose of directtransfer to a wet storage facility for depuration in accordance with a wet storage authorisationbefore being supplied for human consumption;
"growing area" means a geographical grouping of one or more harvest areas as describedin latest edition of the Tasmanian Shellfish Harvest Boundaries Document
"marine farming zone" has the same meaning as in the Marine Farming Planning Act 1995
"State waters" for Tasmania, has the same meaning as within the Marine Farming PlanningAct 1994;
"wet storage facility" means an accredited seafood premises where an accredited seafoodproducer is authorised to hold seafood in wet storage in accordance with a wet storageauthorisation;
"zone" means a marine farming zone
All other words and expressions used in this classification notice have the same meaning asthey have in the Act.
Sea Elephant River Growing Area
Sea Elephant River Harvest Area (Sea Elephant River) CLOSED
ClassificationSea Elephant River Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 38) is classified as an approved area for the takingof all species of regulated fish.
Current harvest statusSea Elephant River Harvest Area is CLOSED for the taking of all regulated fish from 1000hrs06/02/2021.
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Montagu Growing Area
Montagu Harvest Area (Montagu) CLOSED
ClassificationMontagu Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 19, 29, 30, 31, 33) is classified as an approved area for thetaking of all species of regulated fish.
Current harvest status
Montagu Harvest Area is CLOSED for the taking of all regulated fish from 0500hrs 16/04/2018.
Big Bay Growing Area
Zone B Harvest Area (Big Bay) CLOSED
ClassificationZone B Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 82, 227) is classified as an approved area for the taking of allspecies of regulated fish.
Current harvest status
Zone B Harvest Area is CLOSED for the taking of all regulated fish from 1830hrs 07/02/2019.
Zone C Harvest Area (Big Bay) CLOSED
ClassificationZone C Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 25, 54) is classified as an approved area for the taking of allspecies of regulated fish.
Current harvest status
Zone C Harvest Area is CLOSED for the taking of all regulated fish from 0600hrs 19/05/2017.
Zone E Harvest Area (Big Bay) CLOSED
ClassificationZone E Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 20, 25) is classified as an approved area for the taking of allspecies of regulated fish.
Current harvest status
Zone E Harvest Area is CLOSED for the taking of all regulated fish from 1045hrs 04/04/2020.
Duck Bay Growing Area
Duck Bay Harvest Area (Duck Bay) OPEN
ClassificationDuck Bay Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 22, 23, 24) is classified as an approved area for the takingof all species of regulated fish.
Current harvest status
Duck Bay Harvest Area is OPEN for the taking of all regulated fish from 1700hrs 09/02/2021.
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Kemps Bay Harvest Area (Duck Bay) OPEN (CONDITIONAL)
ClassificationKemps Bay Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 248) is classified as an approved area for the taking of allspecies of regulated fish.
Current harvest statusKemps Bay Harvest Area is OPEN for the taking of all regulated fish from 1000hrs 07/02/2021 subjectto the condition that the fish must be transferred to an approved wet storage facility for depuration inaccordance with a wet storage authorisation, before being supplied for human consumption.
Port Sorell Growing Area
Port Sorell Harvest Area (Port Sorell) CLOSED
ClassificationPort Sorell Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 95, 145) is classified as an approved area for the taking ofall species of regulated fish.
Current harvest status
Port Sorell Harvest Area is CLOSED for the taking of all regulated fish from 0930hrs 06/02/2021.
Ansons Bay Growing Area
Ansons Bay Harvest Area (Ansons Bay) CLOSED
ClassificationAnsons Bay Harvest Area (Wild Harvest Area) is classified as an approved area for the taking of allspecies of regulated fish.
Current harvest status
Ansons Bay Harvest Area is CLOSED for the taking of all regulated fish from 0000hrs 01/09/2015.
Moulting Bay Growing Area
Zone 1 Harvest Area (Moulting Bay) CLOSED
ClassificationZone 1 Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 228, 229) is classified as an approved area for the taking of allspecies of regulated fish.
Current harvest status
Zone 1 Harvest Area is CLOSED for the taking of all regulated fish from 0630hrs 06/02/2021.
Zone 2 Harvest Area (Moulting Bay) CLOSED
ClassificationZone 2 Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 230, 231) is classified as an approved area for the taking of allspecies of regulated fish.
Current harvest status
Zone 2 Harvest Area is CLOSED for the taking of all regulated fish from 0230hrs 19/12/2020.
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Zone 4 Harvest Area (Moulting Bay) CLOSED
ClassificationZone 4 Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 9, 65) is classified as an approved area for the taking of allspecies of regulated fish.
Current harvest status
Zone 4 Harvest Area is CLOSED for the taking of all regulated fish from 0430hrs 30/01/2021.
Zone 5 Harvest Area (Moulting Bay) CLOSED
ClassificationZone 5 Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 27, 144, 253) is classified as an approved area for the takingof all species of regulated fish.
Current harvest status
Zone 5 Harvest Area is CLOSED for the taking of all regulated fish from 0515hrs 30/01/2021.
Zone 6A Harvest Area (Moulting Bay) CLOSED
ClassificationZone 6A Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 232, 233) is classified as an approved area for the taking ofall species of regulated fish.
Current harvest status
Zone 6A Harvest Area is CLOSED for the taking of all regulated fish from 0630hrs 30/01/2021.
Zone GB1 Harvest Area (Moulting Bay) CLOSED
ClassificationZone GB1 Harvest Area (Wild Harvest Area) is classified as an approved area for the taking of allspecies of regulated fish.
Current harvest status
Zone GB1 Harvest Area is CLOSED for the taking of all regulated fish from 0230hrs 19/12/2020.
Zone GB2 Harvest Area (Moulting Bay) CLOSED
ClassificationZone GB2 Harvest Area (Wild Harvest Area) is classified as an approved area for the taking of allspecies of regulated fish.
Current harvest status
Zone GB2 Harvest Area is CLOSED for the taking of all regulated fish from 0630hrs 19/12/2020.
Great Swanport Growing Area
East Harvest Area (Great Swanport) CLOSED
ClassificationEast Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 8E, 49E, 50E, 51E) is classified as an approved area for thetaking of all species of regulated fish.
Current harvest status
East Harvest Area is CLOSED for the taking of all regulated fish from 1945hrs 06/02/2021.
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West Harvest Area (Great Swanport) CLOSED
ClassificationWest Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 8W, 265, 49W, 50W, 51W, 264W) is classified as an approvedarea for the taking of all species of regulated fish.
Current harvest status
West Harvest Area is CLOSED for the taking of all regulated fish from 1945hrs 06/02/2021.
Great Oyster Bay Growing Area
Great Oyster Bay Harvest Area (Great Oyster Bay) OPEN
ClassificationGreat Oyster Bay Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 119, 126, 158, 246, 258, 259) is classified as anapproved area for the taking of all species of regulated fish.
Current harvest status
Great Oyster Bay Harvest Area is OPEN for the taking of all regulated fish from 1100hrs 25/12/2020.
Little Swanport Growing Area
Zone 6A/B Harvest Area (Little Swanport) OPEN
ClassificationZone 6A/B Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 18, 86, 202) is classified as an approved area for the takingof all species of regulated fish.
Current harvest status
Zone 6A/B Harvest Area is OPEN for the taking of all regulated fish from 2325hrs 24/12/2020.
Zone 6C Harvest Area (Little Swanport) CLOSED
ClassificationZone 6C Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 52) is classified as an approved area for the taking of allspecies of regulated fish.
Current harvest status
Zone 6C Harvest Area is CLOSED for the taking of all regulated fish from 1000hrs 05/08/2020.
Spring Bay Growing Area
Okehampton Bay Harvest Area (Spring Bay) CLOSED
ClassificationOkehampton Bay Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 236) is classified as an approved area for the takingof all species of regulated fish.
Current harvest statusOkehampton Bay Harvest Area is CLOSED for the taking of all regulated fish from 1459hrs18/08/2020.
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Spring Bay Harvest Area (Spring Bay) OPEN
ClassificationSpring Bay Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 164) is classified as an approved area for the taking of allspecies of regulated fish.
Current harvest status
Spring Bay Harvest Area is OPEN for the taking of all regulated fish from 1500hrs 12/10/2020.
Boomer Bay Growing Area
Boomer Bay Harvest Area (Boomer Bay) OPEN
ClassificationBoomer Bay Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 10, 11, 44, 127, 224, 255, 269, 58E, 58W) is classified asan approved area for the taking of all species of regulated fish.
Current harvest status
Boomer Bay Harvest Area is OPEN for the taking of all regulated fish from 0800hrs 13/10/2020.
Boomer Bay East Harvest Area (Boomer Bay) OPEN
ClassificationBoomer Bay East Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 96, 10E, 127E) is classified as an approved area forthe taking of all species of regulated fish.
Current harvest status
Boomer Bay East Harvest Area is OPEN for the taking of all regulated fish from 2120hrs 29/10/2020.
Little Boomer Bay Harvest Area (Boomer Bay) CLOSED
ClassificationLittle Boomer Bay Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 123) is classified as an approved area for the takingof all species of regulated fish.
Current harvest statusLittle Boomer Bay Harvest Area is CLOSED for the taking of all regulated fish from 2120hrs08/10/2020.
Dunalley Bay Growing Area
Zone A Harvest Area (Dunalley Bay) OPEN
ClassificationZone A Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 113) is classified as an approved area for the taking of allspecies of regulated fish.
Current harvest status
Zone A Harvest Area is OPEN for the taking of all regulated fish from 1821hrs 03/11/2020.
Zone B Harvest Area (Dunalley Bay) OPEN
ClassificationZone B Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 169, 170, 235) is classified as an approved area for the takingof all species of regulated fish.
Current harvest status
Zone B Harvest Area is OPEN for the taking of all regulated fish from 2120hrs 29/10/2020.
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King George Sound Growing Area
King George Sound Harvest Area (King George Sound) CLOSED
ClassificationKing George Sound Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 191) is classified as an approved area for thetaking of all species of regulated fish.
Current harvest statusKing George Sound Harvest Area is CLOSED for the taking of all regulated fish from 1000hrs09/10/2020.
Eaglehawk Bay Growing Area
Eaglehawk Bay Harvest Area (Eaglehawk Bay) OPEN
ClassificationEaglehawk Bay Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 196, 199) is classified as an approved area for thetaking of all species of regulated fish.
Current harvest status
Eaglehawk Bay Harvest Area is OPEN for the taking of all regulated fish from 1000hrs 16/10/2020.
Garfish Bay/Dart Island Growing Area
Garfish Bay/Dart Island Harvest Area (Garfish Bay/Dart Island) OPEN
ClassificationGarfish Bay/Dart Island Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 16, 166) is classified as an approved area forthe taking of all species of regulated fish.
Current harvest statusGarfish Bay/Dart Island Harvest Area is OPEN for the taking of all regulated fish from 1400hrs17/10/2020.
Pitt Water Growing Area
Zone 1 Harvest Area (Pitt Water) CLOSED
ClassificationZone 1 Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 46, 47, 48, 79, 80) is classified as an approved area for thetaking of all species of regulated fish.
Current harvest status
Zone 1 Harvest Area is CLOSED for the taking of all regulated fish from 0530hrs 06/02/2021.
Zone 2 Harvest Area (Pitt Water) CLOSED
ClassificationZone 2 Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 80, 81) is classified as an approved area for the taking of allspecies of regulated fish.
Current harvest status
Zone 2 Harvest Area is CLOSED for the taking of all regulated fish from 0530hrs 06/02/2021.
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Zone 3 Harvest Area (Pitt Water) CLOSED
ClassificationZone 3 Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 1) is classified as an approved area for the taking of all speciesof regulated fish.
Current harvest status
Zone 3 Harvest Area is CLOSED for the taking of all regulated fish from 0530hrs 06/02/2021.
Pipe Clay Lagoon Growing Area
Zone 1 Harvest Area (Pipe Clay Lagoon) OPEN
ClassificationZone 1 Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 12, 15, 91, 97, 98, 108, 197, 198, 226, 270) is classified as anapproved area for the taking of all species of regulated fish.
Current harvest status
Zone 1 Harvest Area is OPEN for the taking of all regulated fish from 1100hrs 08/02/2021.
Zone 3 Harvest Area (Pipe Clay Lagoon) OPEN
ClassificationZone 3 Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 13) is classified as an approved area for the taking of allspecies of regulated fish.
Current harvest status
Zone 3 Harvest Area is OPEN for the taking of all regulated fish from 1100hrs 08/02/2021.
Great Bay Growing Area
Inter-tidal North Harvest Area (Great Bay) OPEN
ClassificationInter-tidal North Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 69, 70, 156, 157, 161, 242, 243) is classified as anapproved area for the taking of all species of regulated fish.
Current harvest status
Inter-tidal North Harvest Area is OPEN for the taking of all regulated fish from 1145hrs 11/02/2021.
Inter-tidal South Harvest Area (Great Bay) OPEN
ClassificationInter-tidal South Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 39, 42) is classified as an approved area for thetaking of all species of regulated fish.
Current harvest status
Inter-tidal South Harvest Area is OPEN for the taking of all regulated fish from 1100hrs 11/10/2020.
Sub-tidal Harvest Area (Great Bay) OPEN
ClassificationSub-tidal Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 69, 116, 204, 276) is classified as an approved area for thetaking of all species of regulated fish.
Current harvest status
Sub-tidal Harvest Area is OPEN for the taking of all regulated fish from 1015hrs 02/07/2020.
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Fleurtys Point Growing Area
Fleurtys Point Harvest Area (Fleurtys Point) OPEN
ClassificationFleurtys Point Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 57) is classified as an approved area for the taking of allspecies of regulated fish.
Current harvest status
Fleurtys Point Harvest Area is OPEN for the taking of all regulated fish from 1833hrs 27/10/2020.
Little Taylors Bay Growing Area
Little Taylors Bay Harvest Area (Little Taylors Bay) CLOSED
ClassificationLittle Taylors Bay Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 59, 210) is classified as an approved area for thetaking of all species of regulated fish.
Current harvest statusLittle Taylors Bay Harvest Area is CLOSED for the taking of all regulated fish from 1700hrs29/01/2021.
Cloudy Bay Lagoon Growing Area
Cloudy Bay Harvest Area (Cloudy Bay Lagoon) OPEN
ClassificationCloudy Bay Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 4, 212, 254) is classified as an approved area for thetaking of all species of regulated fish.
Current harvest status
Cloudy Bay Harvest Area is OPEN for the taking of all regulated fish from 1230hrs 07/01/2020.
Port Esperance Growing Area
Zone 1B Harvest Area (Port Esperance) CLOSED
ClassificationZone 1B Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 66) is classified as an approved area for the taking of allspecies of regulated fish.
Current harvest status
Zone 1B Harvest Area is CLOSED for the taking of all regulated fish from 0830hrs 06/02/2021.
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Hastings Bay Growing Area
Hastings Bay Harvest Area (Hastings Bay) CLOSED
ClassificationHastings Bay Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 5, 139, 195) is classified as an approved area for thetaking of all species of regulated fish.
Current harvest status
Hastings Bay Harvest Area is CLOSED for the taking of all regulated fish from 0850hrs 04/12/2019.
Recherché Bay Growing Area
Recherché Bay Harvest Area (Recherché Bay) CLOSED
ClassificationRecherché Bay Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 35, 274) is classified as an approved area for thetaking of all species of regulated fish.
Current harvest status
Recherché Bay Harvest Area is CLOSED for the taking of all regulated fish from 1000hrs 06/02/2021.
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DIVISION 2: RESTRICTED AREAS/CONDITIONALLY APPROVED AREAS
(DEPURATION) OPEN FOR THE TAKING OF REGULATED FISH
Areas specified in Division 2 of Part B of this Classification Notice are classified as:(a) in the case of regulated fish that are taken for direct transfer to a wet storage facility for depuration inaccordance with a wet storage authorisation, a conditionally approved area (depuration); or(b) in any other case, a restricted area.
Big Bay Growing Area
Zone D Harvest Area (Big Bay) RESTRICTED
ClassificationZone D Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 21, 32) is classified as a restricted area for the taking of allspecies of regulated fish.
Little Norfolk Bay Growing Area
Little Norfolk Bay Harvest Area (Little Norfolk Bay) RESTRICTED
ClassificationLittle Norfolk Bay Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 14) is classified as a restricted area for the taking ofall species of regulated fish.
Island Inlet Growing Area
Zone 4 Harvest Area (Island Inlet) RESTRICTED
ClassificationZone 4 Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 7, 46, 47, 48, 79) is classified as a restricted area for the takingof all species of regulated fish.
Zone 5 Harvest Area (Island Inlet) RESTRICTED
ClassificationZone 5 Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 28, 46, 47, 48, 81, 256, 260) is classified as a restricted areafor the taking of all species of regulated fish.
Gardners Bay Growing Area
Gardners Bay Harvest Area (Gardners Bay) RESTRICTED
ClassificationGardners Bay Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 136) is classified as a restricted area for the taking of allspecies of regulated fish.
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DIVISION 3: APPROVED AREAS (WILD HARVEST) TEMPORARILY CLOSED FOR
THE TAKING OF REGULATED FISH
Division 3 of Part B of this Classification Notice specifies the areas that are approved areas (wild harvest) thatare temporarily closed for the taking of the class or species of specified regulated fish.
Approved Area (WildFishery) Temporarily Closed
Class or Species ofRegulated Fish
Commentary
Abalone Block 24A All species of abalone of thegenus Haliotis
Closed 29 September 2017 forbiotoxins
Abalone Block 24B All species of abalone of thegenus Haliotis
Closed 29 September 2017 forbiotoxins
Abalone Block 24C All species of abalone of thegenus Haliotis
Closed 29 September 2017 forbiotoxins
Abalone Block 25 All species of abalone of thegenus Haliotis
Closed 1 October 2015 forbiotoxins
Abalone Block 26A All species of abalone of thegenus Haliotis
Closed 1 October 2015 forbiotoxins
Abalone Block 26B All species of abalone of thegenus Haliotis
Closed 10 October 2017 forbiotoxins
Abalone Block 26C All species of abalone of thegenus Haliotis
Closed 10 October 2017 forbiotoxins
Abalone Block 30A All species of abalone of thegenus Haliotis
Closed 13 October 2017 forbiotoxins
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DIVISION 4: APPROVED AREAS (WILD HARVEST) OPEN FOR THE TAKING OF
REGULATED FISH
Division 4 of Part B of this Classification Notice specifies the areas that are approved areas (wild fishery) thatare open for the taking of the class or species of specified regulated fish.Division 4 may also specify any conditions that apply in respect of the taking of specified regulated fish from theapproved area, or part thereof.
All parts of the State waters for Tasmania not otherwise specified in this classification notice, where
wild regulated fish may lawfully be taken for a commercial purpose under the Living Marine Resources
Management Act 1995, or a law of the Commonwealth that corresponds with the Living Marine
Resources Management Act 1995 are classified as an approved area that is open for the taking of all
species of regulated fish.
All parts of the inland waters for Tasmania not otherwise specified in this classification notice, where
wild regulated fish may lawfully be taken for a commercial purpose under the Inland Fisheries Act 1995
or Living Marine Resources Management Act 1995, are classified as an approved area that is open for
the taking of all species of regulated fish.
All parts of the adjacent area for Tasmania not otherwise specified in this classification notice, where
wild regulated fish may lawfully be taken for a commercial purpose under the Living Marine Resources
Management Act 1995, or a law of the Commonwealth that corresponds with the Living Marine
Resources Management Act 1995, are classified as an approved area that is open for the taking of all
species of regulated fish.
Dated this 11 February 2021
.................................................................................
Gideon Heller-Wagner
Technical Officer, ShellMAP Regulatory Services
STATE WATERS
INLAND WATERS
ADJACENT AREA
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2021/017
PRIMARY PRODUCE SAFETY (SEAFOOD)
REGULATIONS 2014
CLASSIFICATION NOTICE
I, Gideon Heller-Wagner, being authorised to do so under section 8 (4) of the Primary Produce Safety
Act 2011, hereby make in accordance with regulations 18 and 19 of the Primary Produce Safety
(Seafood) Regulations 2014, the classification notice set out in Schedule 1.
SCHEDULE 1
PART APreliminary
1. When classification notice takes effect
This classification notice takes effect on 1621hrs 11 February 2021, revokes and replaces allprevious classification notices and remains in force until revoked.
2. Interpretation
In this classification notice –
"abalone block" means the area within the boundaries of the geographical subunits of thecommercial abalone fishery, represented as blocks within the Commercial Abalone FisheryOperational Information Paper for the current licencing year, as published by DPIPWE;
"the Act" means the Primary Produce Safety Act 2011 and includes the Primary ProduceSafety (Seafood) Regulations 2014 made under the Act;
"adjacent area" for Tasmania, has the same meaning as within Schedule 1 of the Crimes atSea Act 1999;
"current harvest status" in respect of an area refers to whether the area is open or closed(or partially closed) for the taking of regulated fish;
"DPIPWE" means the Tasmanian Department of Primary Industries, Parks, Water andEnvironment.
"inland waters" for Tasmania has the same meaning as within the Inland Fisheries Act1995;
"lease" means a lease, special lease or emergency lease in force under Part 4 of the MarineFarming Planning Act 1994;
"lease number" means the number, title or code used to identify a particular lease, andincludes all of the area contained within the boundaries of that lease;
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PART BClassification and current harvest status of areas
DIVISION 1: APPROVED AREAS (MARINE FARMING) FOR THE TAKING OF
REGULATED FISH
Division 1 of Part B of this Classification Notice specifies the areas that are approved areas (marine farming) forthe taking of the class or species of specified regulated fish, and specifies the current harvest status for theapproved area.Division 1 may also specify any conditions that apply in respect of the taking of specified regulated fish from theapproved area.
"harvest area" means an approved or restricted area for the taking of the class or species ofregulated fish specified in this notice and includes all of the leases within the boundaries asdescribed in latest edition of the Tasmanian Shellfish Harvest Boundaries Document
"conditionally approved area (depuration)" means an area that is classified as anapproved area on the condition that regulated fish may only be taken for the purpose of directtransfer to a wet storage facility for depuration in accordance with a wet storage authorisationbefore being supplied for human consumption;
"growing area" means a geographical grouping of one or more harvest areas as describedin latest edition of the Tasmanian Shellfish Harvest Boundaries Document
"marine farming zone" has the same meaning as in the Marine Farming Planning Act 1995
"State waters" for Tasmania, has the same meaning as within the Marine Farming PlanningAct 1994;
"wet storage facility" means an accredited seafood premises where an accredited seafoodproducer is authorised to hold seafood in wet storage in accordance with a wet storageauthorisation;
"zone" means a marine farming zone
All other words and expressions used in this classification notice have the same meaning asthey have in the Act.
Sea Elephant River Growing Area
Sea Elephant River Harvest Area (Sea Elephant River) CLOSED
ClassificationSea Elephant River Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 38) is classified as an approved area for the takingof all species of regulated fish.
Current harvest statusSea Elephant River Harvest Area is CLOSED for the taking of all regulated fish from 1000hrs06/02/2021.
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Montagu Growing Area
Montagu Harvest Area (Montagu) CLOSED
ClassificationMontagu Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 19, 29, 30, 31, 33) is classified as an approved area for thetaking of all species of regulated fish.
Current harvest status
Montagu Harvest Area is CLOSED for the taking of all regulated fish from 0500hrs 16/04/2018.
Big Bay Growing Area
Zone B Harvest Area (Big Bay) CLOSED
ClassificationZone B Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 82, 227) is classified as an approved area for the taking of allspecies of regulated fish.
Current harvest status
Zone B Harvest Area is CLOSED for the taking of all regulated fish from 1830hrs 07/02/2019.
Zone C Harvest Area (Big Bay) CLOSED
ClassificationZone C Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 25, 54) is classified as an approved area for the taking of allspecies of regulated fish.
Current harvest status
Zone C Harvest Area is CLOSED for the taking of all regulated fish from 0600hrs 19/05/2017.
Zone E Harvest Area (Big Bay) CLOSED
ClassificationZone E Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 20, 25) is classified as an approved area for the taking of allspecies of regulated fish.
Current harvest status
Zone E Harvest Area is CLOSED for the taking of all regulated fish from 1045hrs 04/04/2020.
Duck Bay Growing Area
Duck Bay Harvest Area (Duck Bay) OPEN
ClassificationDuck Bay Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 22, 23, 24) is classified as an approved area for the takingof all species of regulated fish.
Current harvest status
Duck Bay Harvest Area is OPEN for the taking of all regulated fish from 1700hrs 09/02/2021.
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Kemps Bay Harvest Area (Duck Bay) OPEN (CONDITIONAL)
ClassificationKemps Bay Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 248) is classified as an approved area for the taking of allspecies of regulated fish.
Current harvest statusKemps Bay Harvest Area is OPEN for the taking of all regulated fish from 1000hrs 07/02/2021 subjectto the condition that the fish must be transferred to an approved wet storage facility for depuration inaccordance with a wet storage authorisation, before being supplied for human consumption.
Port Sorell Growing Area
Port Sorell Harvest Area (Port Sorell) CLOSED
ClassificationPort Sorell Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 95, 145) is classified as an approved area for the taking ofall species of regulated fish.
Current harvest status
Port Sorell Harvest Area is CLOSED for the taking of all regulated fish from 0930hrs 06/02/2021.
Ansons Bay Growing Area
Ansons Bay Harvest Area (Ansons Bay) CLOSED
ClassificationAnsons Bay Harvest Area (Wild Harvest Area) is classified as an approved area for the taking of allspecies of regulated fish.
Current harvest status
Ansons Bay Harvest Area is CLOSED for the taking of all regulated fish from 0000hrs 01/09/2015.
Moulting Bay Growing Area
Zone 1 Harvest Area (Moulting Bay) CLOSED
ClassificationZone 1 Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 228, 229) is classified as an approved area for the taking of allspecies of regulated fish.
Current harvest status
Zone 1 Harvest Area is CLOSED for the taking of all regulated fish from 0630hrs 06/02/2021.
Zone 2 Harvest Area (Moulting Bay) CLOSED
ClassificationZone 2 Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 230, 231) is classified as an approved area for the taking of allspecies of regulated fish.
Current harvest status
Zone 2 Harvest Area is CLOSED for the taking of all regulated fish from 0230hrs 19/12/2020.
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Zone 4 Harvest Area (Moulting Bay) CLOSED
ClassificationZone 4 Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 9, 65) is classified as an approved area for the taking of allspecies of regulated fish.
Current harvest status
Zone 4 Harvest Area is CLOSED for the taking of all regulated fish from 0430hrs 30/01/2021.
Zone 5 Harvest Area (Moulting Bay) CLOSED
ClassificationZone 5 Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 27, 144, 253) is classified as an approved area for the takingof all species of regulated fish.
Current harvest status
Zone 5 Harvest Area is CLOSED for the taking of all regulated fish from 0515hrs 30/01/2021.
Zone 6A Harvest Area (Moulting Bay) CLOSED
ClassificationZone 6A Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 232, 233) is classified as an approved area for the taking ofall species of regulated fish.
Current harvest status
Zone 6A Harvest Area is CLOSED for the taking of all regulated fish from 0630hrs 30/01/2021.
Zone GB1 Harvest Area (Moulting Bay) CLOSED
ClassificationZone GB1 Harvest Area (Wild Harvest Area) is classified as an approved area for the taking of allspecies of regulated fish.
Current harvest status
Zone GB1 Harvest Area is CLOSED for the taking of all regulated fish from 0230hrs 19/12/2020.
Zone GB2 Harvest Area (Moulting Bay) CLOSED
ClassificationZone GB2 Harvest Area (Wild Harvest Area) is classified as an approved area for the taking of allspecies of regulated fish.
Current harvest status
Zone GB2 Harvest Area is CLOSED for the taking of all regulated fish from 0630hrs 19/12/2020.
Great Swanport Growing Area
East Harvest Area (Great Swanport) OPEN
ClassificationEast Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 8E, 49E, 50E, 51E) is classified as an approved area for thetaking of all species of regulated fish.
Current harvest status
East Harvest Area is OPEN for the taking of all regulated fish from 1530hrs 11/02/2021.
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West Harvest Area (Great Swanport) OPEN
ClassificationWest Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 8W, 265, 49W, 50W, 51W, 264W) is classified as an approvedarea for the taking of all species of regulated fish.
Current harvest status
West Harvest Area is OPEN for the taking of all regulated fish from 1530hrs 11/02/2021.
Great Oyster Bay Growing Area
Great Oyster Bay Harvest Area (Great Oyster Bay) OPEN
ClassificationGreat Oyster Bay Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 119, 126, 158, 246, 258, 259) is classified as anapproved area for the taking of all species of regulated fish.
Current harvest status
Great Oyster Bay Harvest Area is OPEN for the taking of all regulated fish from 1100hrs 25/12/2020.
Little Swanport Growing Area
Zone 6A/B Harvest Area (Little Swanport) OPEN
ClassificationZone 6A/B Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 18, 86, 202) is classified as an approved area for the takingof all species of regulated fish.
Current harvest status
Zone 6A/B Harvest Area is OPEN for the taking of all regulated fish from 2325hrs 24/12/2020.
Zone 6C Harvest Area (Little Swanport) CLOSED
ClassificationZone 6C Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 52) is classified as an approved area for the taking of allspecies of regulated fish.
Current harvest status
Zone 6C Harvest Area is CLOSED for the taking of all regulated fish from 1000hrs 05/08/2020.
Spring Bay Growing Area
Okehampton Bay Harvest Area (Spring Bay) CLOSED
ClassificationOkehampton Bay Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 236) is classified as an approved area for the takingof all species of regulated fish.
Current harvest statusOkehampton Bay Harvest Area is CLOSED for the taking of all regulated fish from 1459hrs18/08/2020.
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Spring Bay Harvest Area (Spring Bay) OPEN
ClassificationSpring Bay Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 164) is classified as an approved area for the taking of allspecies of regulated fish.
Current harvest status
Spring Bay Harvest Area is OPEN for the taking of all regulated fish from 1500hrs 12/10/2020.
Boomer Bay Growing Area
Boomer Bay Harvest Area (Boomer Bay) OPEN
ClassificationBoomer Bay Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 10, 11, 44, 127, 224, 255, 269, 58E, 58W) is classified asan approved area for the taking of all species of regulated fish.
Current harvest status
Boomer Bay Harvest Area is OPEN for the taking of all regulated fish from 0800hrs 13/10/2020.
Boomer Bay East Harvest Area (Boomer Bay) OPEN
ClassificationBoomer Bay East Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 96, 10E, 127E) is classified as an approved area forthe taking of all species of regulated fish.
Current harvest status
Boomer Bay East Harvest Area is OPEN for the taking of all regulated fish from 2120hrs 29/10/2020.
Little Boomer Bay Harvest Area (Boomer Bay) CLOSED
ClassificationLittle Boomer Bay Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 123) is classified as an approved area for the takingof all species of regulated fish.
Current harvest statusLittle Boomer Bay Harvest Area is CLOSED for the taking of all regulated fish from 2120hrs08/10/2020.
Dunalley Bay Growing Area
Zone A Harvest Area (Dunalley Bay) OPEN
ClassificationZone A Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 113) is classified as an approved area for the taking of allspecies of regulated fish.
Current harvest status
Zone A Harvest Area is OPEN for the taking of all regulated fish from 1821hrs 03/11/2020.
Zone B Harvest Area (Dunalley Bay) OPEN
ClassificationZone B Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 169, 170, 235) is classified as an approved area for the takingof all species of regulated fish.
Current harvest status
Zone B Harvest Area is OPEN for the taking of all regulated fish from 2120hrs 29/10/2020.
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King George Sound Growing Area
King George Sound Harvest Area (King George Sound) CLOSED
ClassificationKing George Sound Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 191) is classified as an approved area for thetaking of all species of regulated fish.
Current harvest statusKing George Sound Harvest Area is CLOSED for the taking of all regulated fish from 1000hrs09/10/2020.
Eaglehawk Bay Growing Area
Eaglehawk Bay Harvest Area (Eaglehawk Bay) OPEN
ClassificationEaglehawk Bay Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 196, 199) is classified as an approved area for thetaking of all species of regulated fish.
Current harvest status
Eaglehawk Bay Harvest Area is OPEN for the taking of all regulated fish from 1000hrs 16/10/2020.
Garfish Bay/Dart Island Growing Area
Garfish Bay/Dart Island Harvest Area (Garfish Bay/Dart Island) OPEN
ClassificationGarfish Bay/Dart Island Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 16, 166) is classified as an approved area forthe taking of all species of regulated fish.
Current harvest statusGarfish Bay/Dart Island Harvest Area is OPEN for the taking of all regulated fish from 1400hrs17/10/2020.
Pitt Water Growing Area
Zone 1 Harvest Area (Pitt Water) CLOSED
ClassificationZone 1 Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 46, 47, 48, 79, 80) is classified as an approved area for thetaking of all species of regulated fish.
Current harvest status
Zone 1 Harvest Area is CLOSED for the taking of all regulated fish from 0530hrs 06/02/2021.
Zone 2 Harvest Area (Pitt Water) CLOSED
ClassificationZone 2 Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 80, 81) is classified as an approved area for the taking of allspecies of regulated fish.
Current harvest status
Zone 2 Harvest Area is CLOSED for the taking of all regulated fish from 0530hrs 06/02/2021.
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Zone 3 Harvest Area (Pitt Water) CLOSED
ClassificationZone 3 Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 1) is classified as an approved area for the taking of all speciesof regulated fish.
Current harvest status
Zone 3 Harvest Area is CLOSED for the taking of all regulated fish from 0530hrs 06/02/2021.
Pipe Clay Lagoon Growing Area
Zone 1 Harvest Area (Pipe Clay Lagoon) OPEN
ClassificationZone 1 Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 12, 15, 91, 97, 98, 108, 197, 198, 226, 270) is classified as anapproved area for the taking of all species of regulated fish.
Current harvest status
Zone 1 Harvest Area is OPEN for the taking of all regulated fish from 1100hrs 08/02/2021.
Zone 3 Harvest Area (Pipe Clay Lagoon) OPEN
ClassificationZone 3 Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 13) is classified as an approved area for the taking of allspecies of regulated fish.
Current harvest status
Zone 3 Harvest Area is OPEN for the taking of all regulated fish from 1100hrs 08/02/2021.
Great Bay Growing Area
Inter-tidal North Harvest Area (Great Bay) OPEN
ClassificationInter-tidal North Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 69, 70, 156, 157, 161, 242, 243) is classified as anapproved area for the taking of all species of regulated fish.
Current harvest status
Inter-tidal North Harvest Area is OPEN for the taking of all regulated fish from 1145hrs 11/02/2021.
Inter-tidal South Harvest Area (Great Bay) OPEN
ClassificationInter-tidal South Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 39, 42) is classified as an approved area for thetaking of all species of regulated fish.
Current harvest status
Inter-tidal South Harvest Area is OPEN for the taking of all regulated fish from 1100hrs 11/10/2020.
Sub-tidal Harvest Area (Great Bay) OPEN
ClassificationSub-tidal Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 69, 116, 204, 276) is classified as an approved area for thetaking of all species of regulated fish.
Current harvest status
Sub-tidal Harvest Area is OPEN for the taking of all regulated fish from 1015hrs 02/07/2020.
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Fleurtys Point Growing Area
Fleurtys Point Harvest Area (Fleurtys Point) OPEN
ClassificationFleurtys Point Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 57) is classified as an approved area for the taking of allspecies of regulated fish.
Current harvest status
Fleurtys Point Harvest Area is OPEN for the taking of all regulated fish from 1833hrs 27/10/2020.
Little Taylors Bay Growing Area
Little Taylors Bay Harvest Area (Little Taylors Bay) CLOSED
ClassificationLittle Taylors Bay Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 59, 210) is classified as an approved area for thetaking of all species of regulated fish.
Current harvest statusLittle Taylors Bay Harvest Area is CLOSED for the taking of all regulated fish from 1700hrs29/01/2021.
Cloudy Bay Lagoon Growing Area
Cloudy Bay Harvest Area (Cloudy Bay Lagoon) OPEN
ClassificationCloudy Bay Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 4, 212, 254) is classified as an approved area for thetaking of all species of regulated fish.
Current harvest status
Cloudy Bay Harvest Area is OPEN for the taking of all regulated fish from 1230hrs 07/01/2020.
Port Esperance Growing Area
Zone 1B Harvest Area (Port Esperance) OPEN
ClassificationZone 1B Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 66) is classified as an approved area for the taking of allspecies of regulated fish.
Current harvest status
Zone 1B Harvest Area is OPEN for the taking of all regulated fish from 0830hrs 11/02/2021.
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Hastings Bay Growing Area
Hastings Bay Harvest Area (Hastings Bay) CLOSED
ClassificationHastings Bay Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 5, 139, 195) is classified as an approved area for thetaking of all species of regulated fish.
Current harvest status
Hastings Bay Harvest Area is CLOSED for the taking of all regulated fish from 0850hrs 04/12/2019.
Recherché Bay Growing Area
Recherché Bay Harvest Area (Recherché Bay) CLOSED
ClassificationRecherché Bay Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 35, 274) is classified as an approved area for thetaking of all species of regulated fish.
Current harvest status
Recherché Bay Harvest Area is CLOSED for the taking of all regulated fish from 1000hrs 06/02/2021.
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DIVISION 2: RESTRICTED AREAS/CONDITIONALLY APPROVED AREAS
(DEPURATION) OPEN FOR THE TAKING OF REGULATED FISH
Areas specified in Division 2 of Part B of this Classification Notice are classified as:(a) in the case of regulated fish that are taken for direct transfer to a wet storage facility for depuration inaccordance with a wet storage authorisation, a conditionally approved area (depuration); or(b) in any other case, a restricted area.
Big Bay Growing Area
Zone D Harvest Area (Big Bay) RESTRICTED
ClassificationZone D Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 21, 32) is classified as a restricted area for the taking of allspecies of regulated fish.
Little Norfolk Bay Growing Area
Little Norfolk Bay Harvest Area (Little Norfolk Bay) RESTRICTED
ClassificationLittle Norfolk Bay Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 14) is classified as a restricted area for the taking ofall species of regulated fish.
Island Inlet Growing Area
Zone 4 Harvest Area (Island Inlet) RESTRICTED
ClassificationZone 4 Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 7, 46, 47, 48, 79) is classified as a restricted area for the takingof all species of regulated fish.
Zone 5 Harvest Area (Island Inlet) RESTRICTED
ClassificationZone 5 Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 28, 46, 47, 48, 81, 256, 260) is classified as a restricted areafor the taking of all species of regulated fish.
Gardners Bay Growing Area
Gardners Bay Harvest Area (Gardners Bay) RESTRICTED
ClassificationGardners Bay Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 136) is classified as a restricted area for the taking of allspecies of regulated fish.
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DIVISION 3: APPROVED AREAS (WILD HARVEST) TEMPORARILY CLOSED FOR
THE TAKING OF REGULATED FISH
Division 3 of Part B of this Classification Notice specifies the areas that are approved areas (wild harvest) thatare temporarily closed for the taking of the class or species of specified regulated fish.
Approved Area (WildFishery) Temporarily Closed
Class or Species ofRegulated Fish
Commentary
Abalone Block 24A All species of abalone of thegenus Haliotis
Closed 29 September 2017 forbiotoxins
Abalone Block 24B All species of abalone of thegenus Haliotis
Closed 29 September 2017 forbiotoxins
Abalone Block 24C All species of abalone of thegenus Haliotis
Closed 29 September 2017 forbiotoxins
Abalone Block 25 All species of abalone of thegenus Haliotis
Closed 1 October 2015 forbiotoxins
Abalone Block 26A All species of abalone of thegenus Haliotis
Closed 1 October 2015 forbiotoxins
Abalone Block 26B All species of abalone of thegenus Haliotis
Closed 10 October 2017 forbiotoxins
Abalone Block 26C All species of abalone of thegenus Haliotis
Closed 10 October 2017 forbiotoxins
Abalone Block 30A All species of abalone of thegenus Haliotis
Closed 13 October 2017 forbiotoxins
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DIVISION 4: APPROVED AREAS (WILD HARVEST) OPEN FOR THE TAKING OF
REGULATED FISH
Division 4 of Part B of this Classification Notice specifies the areas that are approved areas (wild fishery) thatare open for the taking of the class or species of specified regulated fish.Division 4 may also specify any conditions that apply in respect of the taking of specified regulated fish from theapproved area, or part thereof.
All parts of the State waters for Tasmania not otherwise specified in this classification notice, where
wild regulated fish may lawfully be taken for a commercial purpose under the Living Marine Resources
Management Act 1995, or a law of the Commonwealth that corresponds with the Living Marine
Resources Management Act 1995 are classified as an approved area that is open for the taking of all
species of regulated fish.
All parts of the inland waters for Tasmania not otherwise specified in this classification notice, where
wild regulated fish may lawfully be taken for a commercial purpose under the Inland Fisheries Act 1995
or Living Marine Resources Management Act 1995, are classified as an approved area that is open for
the taking of all species of regulated fish.
All parts of the adjacent area for Tasmania not otherwise specified in this classification notice, where
wild regulated fish may lawfully be taken for a commercial purpose under the Living Marine Resources
Management Act 1995, or a law of the Commonwealth that corresponds with the Living Marine
Resources Management Act 1995, are classified as an approved area that is open for the taking of all
species of regulated fish.
Dated this 11 February 2021
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Gideon Heller-Wagner
Technical Officer, ShellMAP Regulatory Services
STATE WATERS
INLAND WATERS
ADJACENT AREA
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2021/018
PRIMARY PRODUCE SAFETY (SEAFOOD)
REGULATIONS 2014
CLASSIFICATION NOTICE
I, Gideon Heller-Wagner, being authorised to do so under section 8 (4) of the Primary Produce Safety
Act 2011, hereby make in accordance with regulations 18 and 19 of the Primary Produce Safety
(Seafood) Regulations 2014, the classification notice set out in Schedule 1.
SCHEDULE 1
PART APreliminary
1. When classification notice takes effect
This classification notice takes effect on 1021hrs 12 February 2021, revokes and replaces allprevious classification notices and remains in force until revoked.
2. Interpretation
In this classification notice –
"abalone block" means the area within the boundaries of the geographical subunits of thecommercial abalone fishery, represented as blocks within the Commercial Abalone FisheryOperational Information Paper for the current licencing year, as published by DPIPWE;
"the Act" means the Primary Produce Safety Act 2011 and includes the Primary ProduceSafety (Seafood) Regulations 2014 made under the Act;
"adjacent area" for Tasmania, has the same meaning as within Schedule 1 of the Crimes atSea Act 1999;
"current harvest status" in respect of an area refers to whether the area is open or closed(or partially closed) for the taking of regulated fish;
"DPIPWE" means the Tasmanian Department of Primary Industries, Parks, Water andEnvironment.
"inland waters" for Tasmania has the same meaning as within the Inland Fisheries Act1995;
"lease" means a lease, special lease or emergency lease in force under Part 4 of the MarineFarming Planning Act 1994;
"lease number" means the number, title or code used to identify a particular lease, andincludes all of the area contained within the boundaries of that lease;
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PART BClassification and current harvest status of areas
DIVISION 1: APPROVED AREAS (MARINE FARMING) FOR THE TAKING OF
REGULATED FISH
Division 1 of Part B of this Classification Notice specifies the areas that are approved areas (marine farming) forthe taking of the class or species of specified regulated fish, and specifies the current harvest status for theapproved area.Division 1 may also specify any conditions that apply in respect of the taking of specified regulated fish from theapproved area.
"harvest area" means an approved or restricted area for the taking of the class or species ofregulated fish specified in this notice and includes all of the leases within the boundaries asdescribed in latest edition of the Tasmanian Shellfish Harvest Boundaries Document
"conditionally approved area (depuration)" means an area that is classified as anapproved area on the condition that regulated fish may only be taken for the purpose of directtransfer to a wet storage facility for depuration in accordance with a wet storage authorisationbefore being supplied for human consumption;
"growing area" means a geographical grouping of one or more harvest areas as describedin latest edition of the Tasmanian Shellfish Harvest Boundaries Document
"marine farming zone" has the same meaning as in the Marine Farming Planning Act 1995
"State waters" for Tasmania, has the same meaning as within the Marine Farming PlanningAct 1994;
"wet storage facility" means an accredited seafood premises where an accredited seafoodproducer is authorised to hold seafood in wet storage in accordance with a wet storageauthorisation;
"zone" means a marine farming zone
All other words and expressions used in this classification notice have the same meaning asthey have in the Act.
Sea Elephant River Growing Area
Sea Elephant River Harvest Area (Sea Elephant River) CLOSED
ClassificationSea Elephant River Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 38) is classified as an approved area for the takingof all species of regulated fish.
Current harvest statusSea Elephant River Harvest Area is CLOSED for the taking of all regulated fish from 1000hrs06/02/2021.
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Montagu Growing Area
Montagu Harvest Area (Montagu) CLOSED
ClassificationMontagu Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 19, 29, 30, 31, 33) is classified as an approved area for thetaking of all species of regulated fish.
Current harvest status
Montagu Harvest Area is CLOSED for the taking of all regulated fish from 0500hrs 16/04/2018.
Big Bay Growing Area
Zone B Harvest Area (Big Bay) CLOSED
ClassificationZone B Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 82, 227) is classified as an approved area for the taking of allspecies of regulated fish.
Current harvest status
Zone B Harvest Area is CLOSED for the taking of all regulated fish from 1830hrs 07/02/2019.
Zone C Harvest Area (Big Bay) CLOSED
ClassificationZone C Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 25, 54) is classified as an approved area for the taking of allspecies of regulated fish.
Current harvest status
Zone C Harvest Area is CLOSED for the taking of all regulated fish from 0600hrs 19/05/2017.
Zone E Harvest Area (Big Bay) CLOSED
ClassificationZone E Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 20, 25) is classified as an approved area for the taking of allspecies of regulated fish.
Current harvest status
Zone E Harvest Area is CLOSED for the taking of all regulated fish from 1045hrs 04/04/2020.
Duck Bay Growing Area
Duck Bay Harvest Area (Duck Bay) OPEN
ClassificationDuck Bay Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 22, 23, 24) is classified as an approved area for the takingof all species of regulated fish.
Current harvest status
Duck Bay Harvest Area is OPEN for the taking of all regulated fish from 1700hrs 09/02/2021.
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Kemps Bay Harvest Area (Duck Bay) OPEN
ClassificationKemps Bay Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 248) is classified as an approved area for the taking of allspecies of regulated fish.
Current harvest status
Kemps Bay Harvest Area is OPEN for the taking of all regulated fish from 1530hrs 09/02/2021.
Port Sorell Growing Area
Port Sorell Harvest Area (Port Sorell) CLOSED
ClassificationPort Sorell Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 95, 145) is classified as an approved area for the taking ofall species of regulated fish.
Current harvest status
Port Sorell Harvest Area is CLOSED for the taking of all regulated fish from 0930hrs 06/02/2021.
Ansons Bay Growing Area
Ansons Bay Harvest Area (Ansons Bay) CLOSED
ClassificationAnsons Bay Harvest Area (Wild Harvest Area) is classified as an approved area for the taking of allspecies of regulated fish.
Current harvest status
Ansons Bay Harvest Area is CLOSED for the taking of all regulated fish from 0000hrs 01/09/2015.
Moulting Bay Growing Area
Zone 1 Harvest Area (Moulting Bay) OPEN
ClassificationZone 1 Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 228, 229) is classified as an approved area for the taking of allspecies of regulated fish.
Current harvest status
Zone 1 Harvest Area is OPEN for the taking of all regulated fish from 1500hrs 11/02/2021.
Zone 2 Harvest Area (Moulting Bay) CLOSED
ClassificationZone 2 Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 230, 231) is classified as an approved area for the taking of allspecies of regulated fish.
Current harvest status
Zone 2 Harvest Area is CLOSED for the taking of all regulated fish from 0230hrs 19/12/2020.
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Zone 4 Harvest Area (Moulting Bay) CLOSED
ClassificationZone 4 Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 9, 65) is classified as an approved area for the taking of allspecies of regulated fish.
Current harvest status
Zone 4 Harvest Area is CLOSED for the taking of all regulated fish from 0430hrs 30/01/2021.
Zone 5 Harvest Area (Moulting Bay) CLOSED
ClassificationZone 5 Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 27, 144, 253) is classified as an approved area for the takingof all species of regulated fish.
Current harvest status
Zone 5 Harvest Area is CLOSED for the taking of all regulated fish from 0515hrs 30/01/2021.
Zone 6A Harvest Area (Moulting Bay) CLOSED
ClassificationZone 6A Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 232, 233) is classified as an approved area for the taking ofall species of regulated fish.
Current harvest status
Zone 6A Harvest Area is CLOSED for the taking of all regulated fish from 0630hrs 30/01/2021.
Zone GB1 Harvest Area (Moulting Bay) CLOSED
ClassificationZone GB1 Harvest Area (Wild Harvest Area) is classified as an approved area for the taking of allspecies of regulated fish.
Current harvest status
Zone GB1 Harvest Area is CLOSED for the taking of all regulated fish from 0230hrs 19/12/2020.
Zone GB2 Harvest Area (Moulting Bay) CLOSED
ClassificationZone GB2 Harvest Area (Wild Harvest Area) is classified as an approved area for the taking of allspecies of regulated fish.
Current harvest status
Zone GB2 Harvest Area is CLOSED for the taking of all regulated fish from 0630hrs 19/12/2020.
Great Swanport Growing Area
East Harvest Area (Great Swanport) OPEN
ClassificationEast Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 8E, 49E, 50E, 51E) is classified as an approved area for thetaking of all species of regulated fish.
Current harvest status
East Harvest Area is OPEN for the taking of all regulated fish from 1530hrs 11/02/2021.
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West Harvest Area (Great Swanport) OPEN
ClassificationWest Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 8W, 265, 49W, 50W, 51W, 264W) is classified as an approvedarea for the taking of all species of regulated fish.
Current harvest status
West Harvest Area is OPEN for the taking of all regulated fish from 1530hrs 11/02/2021.
Great Oyster Bay Growing Area
Great Oyster Bay Harvest Area (Great Oyster Bay) OPEN
ClassificationGreat Oyster Bay Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 119, 126, 158, 246, 258, 259) is classified as anapproved area for the taking of all species of regulated fish.
Current harvest status
Great Oyster Bay Harvest Area is OPEN for the taking of all regulated fish from 1100hrs 25/12/2020.
Little Swanport Growing Area
Zone 6A/B Harvest Area (Little Swanport) OPEN
ClassificationZone 6A/B Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 18, 86, 202) is classified as an approved area for the takingof all species of regulated fish.
Current harvest status
Zone 6A/B Harvest Area is OPEN for the taking of all regulated fish from 2325hrs 24/12/2020.
Zone 6C Harvest Area (Little Swanport) CLOSED
ClassificationZone 6C Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 52) is classified as an approved area for the taking of allspecies of regulated fish.
Current harvest status
Zone 6C Harvest Area is CLOSED for the taking of all regulated fish from 1000hrs 05/08/2020.
Spring Bay Growing Area
Okehampton Bay Harvest Area (Spring Bay) CLOSED
ClassificationOkehampton Bay Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 236) is classified as an approved area for the takingof all species of regulated fish.
Current harvest statusOkehampton Bay Harvest Area is CLOSED for the taking of all regulated fish from 1459hrs18/08/2020.
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Spring Bay Harvest Area (Spring Bay) OPEN
ClassificationSpring Bay Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 164) is classified as an approved area for the taking of allspecies of regulated fish.
Current harvest status
Spring Bay Harvest Area is OPEN for the taking of all regulated fish from 1500hrs 12/10/2020.
Boomer Bay Growing Area
Boomer Bay Harvest Area (Boomer Bay) OPEN
ClassificationBoomer Bay Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 10, 11, 44, 127, 224, 255, 269, 58E, 58W) is classified asan approved area for the taking of all species of regulated fish.
Current harvest status
Boomer Bay Harvest Area is OPEN for the taking of all regulated fish from 0800hrs 13/10/2020.
Boomer Bay East Harvest Area (Boomer Bay) OPEN
ClassificationBoomer Bay East Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 96, 10E, 127E) is classified as an approved area forthe taking of all species of regulated fish.
Current harvest status
Boomer Bay East Harvest Area is OPEN for the taking of all regulated fish from 2120hrs 29/10/2020.
Little Boomer Bay Harvest Area (Boomer Bay) CLOSED
ClassificationLittle Boomer Bay Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 123) is classified as an approved area for the takingof all species of regulated fish.
Current harvest statusLittle Boomer Bay Harvest Area is CLOSED for the taking of all regulated fish from 2120hrs08/10/2020.
Dunalley Bay Growing Area
Zone A Harvest Area (Dunalley Bay) OPEN
ClassificationZone A Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 113) is classified as an approved area for the taking of allspecies of regulated fish.
Current harvest status
Zone A Harvest Area is OPEN for the taking of all regulated fish from 1821hrs 03/11/2020.
Zone B Harvest Area (Dunalley Bay) OPEN
ClassificationZone B Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 169, 170, 235) is classified as an approved area for the takingof all species of regulated fish.
Current harvest status
Zone B Harvest Area is OPEN for the taking of all regulated fish from 2120hrs 29/10/2020.
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King George Sound Growing Area
King George Sound Harvest Area (King George Sound) CLOSED
ClassificationKing George Sound Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 191) is classified as an approved area for thetaking of all species of regulated fish.
Current harvest statusKing George Sound Harvest Area is CLOSED for the taking of all regulated fish from 1000hrs09/10/2020.
Eaglehawk Bay Growing Area
Eaglehawk Bay Harvest Area (Eaglehawk Bay) OPEN
ClassificationEaglehawk Bay Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 196, 199) is classified as an approved area for thetaking of all species of regulated fish.
Current harvest status
Eaglehawk Bay Harvest Area is OPEN for the taking of all regulated fish from 1000hrs 16/10/2020.
Garfish Bay/Dart Island Growing Area
Garfish Bay/Dart Island Harvest Area (Garfish Bay/Dart Island) OPEN
ClassificationGarfish Bay/Dart Island Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 16, 166) is classified as an approved area forthe taking of all species of regulated fish.
Current harvest statusGarfish Bay/Dart Island Harvest Area is OPEN for the taking of all regulated fish from 1400hrs17/10/2020.
Pitt Water Growing Area
Zone 1 Harvest Area (Pitt Water) CLOSED
ClassificationZone 1 Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 46, 47, 48, 79, 80) is classified as an approved area for thetaking of all species of regulated fish.
Current harvest status
Zone 1 Harvest Area is CLOSED for the taking of all regulated fish from 0530hrs 06/02/2021.
Zone 2 Harvest Area (Pitt Water) CLOSED
ClassificationZone 2 Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 80, 81) is classified as an approved area for the taking of allspecies of regulated fish.
Current harvest status
Zone 2 Harvest Area is CLOSED for the taking of all regulated fish from 0530hrs 06/02/2021.
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Zone 3 Harvest Area (Pitt Water) CLOSED
ClassificationZone 3 Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 1) is classified as an approved area for the taking of all speciesof regulated fish.
Current harvest status
Zone 3 Harvest Area is CLOSED for the taking of all regulated fish from 0530hrs 06/02/2021.
Pipe Clay Lagoon Growing Area
Zone 1 Harvest Area (Pipe Clay Lagoon) OPEN
ClassificationZone 1 Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 12, 15, 91, 97, 98, 108, 197, 198, 226, 270) is classified as anapproved area for the taking of all species of regulated fish.
Current harvest status
Zone 1 Harvest Area is OPEN for the taking of all regulated fish from 1100hrs 08/02/2021.
Zone 3 Harvest Area (Pipe Clay Lagoon) OPEN
ClassificationZone 3 Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 13) is classified as an approved area for the taking of allspecies of regulated fish.
Current harvest status
Zone 3 Harvest Area is OPEN for the taking of all regulated fish from 1100hrs 08/02/2021.
Great Bay Growing Area
Inter-tidal North Harvest Area (Great Bay) OPEN
ClassificationInter-tidal North Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 69, 70, 156, 157, 161, 242, 243) is classified as anapproved area for the taking of all species of regulated fish.
Current harvest status
Inter-tidal North Harvest Area is OPEN for the taking of all regulated fish from 1145hrs 11/02/2021.
Inter-tidal South Harvest Area (Great Bay) OPEN
ClassificationInter-tidal South Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 39, 42) is classified as an approved area for thetaking of all species of regulated fish.
Current harvest status
Inter-tidal South Harvest Area is OPEN for the taking of all regulated fish from 1100hrs 11/10/2020.
Sub-tidal Harvest Area (Great Bay) OPEN
ClassificationSub-tidal Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 69, 116, 204, 276) is classified as an approved area for thetaking of all species of regulated fish.
Current harvest status
Sub-tidal Harvest Area is OPEN for the taking of all regulated fish from 1015hrs 02/07/2020.
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Fleurtys Point Growing Area
Fleurtys Point Harvest Area (Fleurtys Point) OPEN
ClassificationFleurtys Point Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 57) is classified as an approved area for the taking of allspecies of regulated fish.
Current harvest status
Fleurtys Point Harvest Area is OPEN for the taking of all regulated fish from 1833hrs 27/10/2020.
Little Taylors Bay Growing Area
Little Taylors Bay Harvest Area (Little Taylors Bay) CLOSED
ClassificationLittle Taylors Bay Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 59, 210) is classified as an approved area for thetaking of all species of regulated fish.
Current harvest statusLittle Taylors Bay Harvest Area is CLOSED for the taking of all regulated fish from 1700hrs29/01/2021.
Cloudy Bay Lagoon Growing Area
Cloudy Bay Harvest Area (Cloudy Bay Lagoon) OPEN
ClassificationCloudy Bay Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 4, 212, 254) is classified as an approved area for thetaking of all species of regulated fish.
Current harvest status
Cloudy Bay Harvest Area is OPEN for the taking of all regulated fish from 1230hrs 07/01/2020.
Port Esperance Growing Area
Zone 1B Harvest Area (Port Esperance) OPEN
ClassificationZone 1B Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 66) is classified as an approved area for the taking of allspecies of regulated fish.
Current harvest status
Zone 1B Harvest Area is OPEN for the taking of all regulated fish from 0830hrs 11/02/2021.
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Hastings Bay Growing Area
Hastings Bay Harvest Area (Hastings Bay) CLOSED
ClassificationHastings Bay Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 5, 139, 195) is classified as an approved area for thetaking of all species of regulated fish.
Current harvest status
Hastings Bay Harvest Area is CLOSED for the taking of all regulated fish from 0850hrs 04/12/2019.
Recherché Bay Growing Area
Recherché Bay Harvest Area (Recherché Bay) CLOSED
ClassificationRecherché Bay Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 35, 274) is classified as an approved area for thetaking of all species of regulated fish.
Current harvest status
Recherché Bay Harvest Area is CLOSED for the taking of all regulated fish from 1000hrs 06/02/2021.
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DIVISION 2: RESTRICTED AREAS/CONDITIONALLY APPROVED AREAS
(DEPURATION) OPEN FOR THE TAKING OF REGULATED FISH
Areas specified in Division 2 of Part B of this Classification Notice are classified as:(a) in the case of regulated fish that are taken for direct transfer to a wet storage facility for depuration inaccordance with a wet storage authorisation, a conditionally approved area (depuration); or(b) in any other case, a restricted area.
Big Bay Growing Area
Zone D Harvest Area (Big Bay) RESTRICTED
ClassificationZone D Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 21, 32) is classified as a restricted area for the taking of allspecies of regulated fish.
Little Norfolk Bay Growing Area
Little Norfolk Bay Harvest Area (Little Norfolk Bay) RESTRICTED
ClassificationLittle Norfolk Bay Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 14) is classified as a restricted area for the taking ofall species of regulated fish.
Island Inlet Growing Area
Zone 4 Harvest Area (Island Inlet) RESTRICTED
ClassificationZone 4 Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 7, 46, 47, 48, 79) is classified as a restricted area for the takingof all species of regulated fish.
Zone 5 Harvest Area (Island Inlet) RESTRICTED
ClassificationZone 5 Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 28, 46, 47, 48, 81, 256, 260) is classified as a restricted areafor the taking of all species of regulated fish.
Gardners Bay Growing Area
Gardners Bay Harvest Area (Gardners Bay) RESTRICTED
ClassificationGardners Bay Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 136) is classified as a restricted area for the taking of allspecies of regulated fish.
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DIVISION 3: APPROVED AREAS (WILD HARVEST) TEMPORARILY CLOSED FOR
THE TAKING OF REGULATED FISH
Division 3 of Part B of this Classification Notice specifies the areas that are approved areas (wild harvest) thatare temporarily closed for the taking of the class or species of specified regulated fish.
Approved Area (WildFishery) Temporarily Closed
Class or Species ofRegulated Fish
Commentary
Abalone Block 24A All species of abalone of thegenus Haliotis
Closed 29 September 2017 forbiotoxins
Abalone Block 24B All species of abalone of thegenus Haliotis
Closed 29 September 2017 forbiotoxins
Abalone Block 24C All species of abalone of thegenus Haliotis
Closed 29 September 2017 forbiotoxins
Abalone Block 25 All species of abalone of thegenus Haliotis
Closed 1 October 2015 forbiotoxins
Abalone Block 26A All species of abalone of thegenus Haliotis
Closed 1 October 2015 forbiotoxins
Abalone Block 26B All species of abalone of thegenus Haliotis
Closed 10 October 2017 forbiotoxins
Abalone Block 26C All species of abalone of thegenus Haliotis
Closed 10 October 2017 forbiotoxins
Abalone Block 30A All species of abalone of thegenus Haliotis
Closed 13 October 2017 forbiotoxins
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DIVISION 4: APPROVED AREAS (WILD HARVEST) OPEN FOR THE TAKING OF
REGULATED FISH
Division 4 of Part B of this Classification Notice specifies the areas that are approved areas (wild fishery) thatare open for the taking of the class or species of specified regulated fish.Division 4 may also specify any conditions that apply in respect of the taking of specified regulated fish from theapproved area, or part thereof.
All parts of the State waters for Tasmania not otherwise specified in this classification notice, where
wild regulated fish may lawfully be taken for a commercial purpose under the Living Marine Resources
Management Act 1995, or a law of the Commonwealth that corresponds with the Living Marine
Resources Management Act 1995 are classified as an approved area that is open for the taking of all
species of regulated fish.
All parts of the inland waters for Tasmania not otherwise specified in this classification notice, where
wild regulated fish may lawfully be taken for a commercial purpose under the Inland Fisheries Act 1995
or Living Marine Resources Management Act 1995, are classified as an approved area that is open for
the taking of all species of regulated fish.
All parts of the adjacent area for Tasmania not otherwise specified in this classification notice, where
wild regulated fish may lawfully be taken for a commercial purpose under the Living Marine Resources
Management Act 1995, or a law of the Commonwealth that corresponds with the Living Marine
Resources Management Act 1995, are classified as an approved area that is open for the taking of all
species of regulated fish.
Dated this 12 February 2021
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Gideon Heller-Wagner
Technical Officer, ShellMAP Regulatory Services
STATE WATERS
INLAND WATERS
ADJACENT AREA
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2021/019
PRIMARY PRODUCE SAFETY (SEAFOOD)
REGULATIONS 2014
CLASSIFICATION NOTICE
I, Gideon Heller-Wagner, being authorised to do so under section 8 (4) of the Primary Produce Safety
Act 2011, hereby make in accordance with regulations 18 and 19 of the Primary Produce Safety
(Seafood) Regulations 2014, the classification notice set out in Schedule 1.
SCHEDULE 1
PART APreliminary
1. When classification notice takes effect
This classification notice takes effect on 0912hrs 16 February 2021, revokes and replaces allprevious classification notices and remains in force until revoked.
2. Interpretation
In this classification notice –
"abalone block" means the area within the boundaries of the geographical subunits of thecommercial abalone fishery, represented as blocks within the Commercial Abalone FisheryOperational Information Paper for the current licencing year, as published by DPIPWE;
"the Act" means the Primary Produce Safety Act 2011 and includes the Primary ProduceSafety (Seafood) Regulations 2014 made under the Act;
"adjacent area" for Tasmania, has the same meaning as within Schedule 1 of the Crimes atSea Act 1999;
"current harvest status" in respect of an area refers to whether the area is open or closed(or partially closed) for the taking of regulated fish;
"DPIPWE" means the Tasmanian Department of Primary Industries, Parks, Water andEnvironment.
"inland waters" for Tasmania has the same meaning as within the Inland Fisheries Act1995;
"lease" means a lease, special lease or emergency lease in force under Part 4 of the MarineFarming Planning Act 1994;
"lease number" means the number, title or code used to identify a particular lease, andincludes all of the area contained within the boundaries of that lease;
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PART BClassification and current harvest status of areas
DIVISION 1: APPROVED AREAS (MARINE FARMING) FOR THE TAKING OF
REGULATED FISH
Division 1 of Part B of this Classification Notice specifies the areas that are approved areas (marine farming) forthe taking of the class or species of specified regulated fish, and specifies the current harvest status for theapproved area.Division 1 may also specify any conditions that apply in respect of the taking of specified regulated fish from theapproved area.
"harvest area" means an approved or restricted area for the taking of the class or species ofregulated fish specified in this notice and includes all of the leases within the boundaries asdescribed in latest edition of the Tasmanian Shellfish Harvest Boundaries Document
"conditionally approved area (depuration)" means an area that is classified as anapproved area on the condition that regulated fish may only be taken for the purpose of directtransfer to a wet storage facility for depuration in accordance with a wet storage authorisationbefore being supplied for human consumption;
"growing area" means a geographical grouping of one or more harvest areas as describedin latest edition of the Tasmanian Shellfish Harvest Boundaries Document
"marine farming zone" has the same meaning as in the Marine Farming Planning Act 1995
"State waters" for Tasmania, has the same meaning as within the Marine Farming PlanningAct 1994;
"wet storage facility" means an accredited seafood premises where an accredited seafoodproducer is authorised to hold seafood in wet storage in accordance with a wet storageauthorisation;
"zone" means a marine farming zone
All other words and expressions used in this classification notice have the same meaning asthey have in the Act.
Sea Elephant River Growing Area
Sea Elephant River Harvest Area (Sea Elephant River) CLOSED
ClassificationSea Elephant River Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 38) is classified as an approved area for the takingof all species of regulated fish.
Current harvest statusSea Elephant River Harvest Area is CLOSED for the taking of all regulated fish from 1000hrs06/02/2021.
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Montagu Growing Area
Montagu Harvest Area (Montagu) CLOSED
ClassificationMontagu Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 19, 29, 30, 31, 33) is classified as an approved area for thetaking of all species of regulated fish.
Current harvest status
Montagu Harvest Area is CLOSED for the taking of all regulated fish from 0500hrs 16/04/2018.
Big Bay Growing Area
Zone B Harvest Area (Big Bay) CLOSED
ClassificationZone B Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 82, 227) is classified as an approved area for the taking of allspecies of regulated fish.
Current harvest status
Zone B Harvest Area is CLOSED for the taking of all regulated fish from 1830hrs 07/02/2019.
Zone C Harvest Area (Big Bay) CLOSED
ClassificationZone C Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 25, 54) is classified as an approved area for the taking of allspecies of regulated fish.
Current harvest status
Zone C Harvest Area is CLOSED for the taking of all regulated fish from 0600hrs 19/05/2017.
Zone E Harvest Area (Big Bay) CLOSED
ClassificationZone E Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 20, 25) is classified as an approved area for the taking of allspecies of regulated fish.
Current harvest status
Zone E Harvest Area is CLOSED for the taking of all regulated fish from 1045hrs 04/04/2020.
Duck Bay Growing Area
Duck Bay Harvest Area (Duck Bay) OPEN
ClassificationDuck Bay Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 22, 23, 24) is classified as an approved area for the takingof all species of regulated fish.
Current harvest status
Duck Bay Harvest Area is OPEN for the taking of all regulated fish from 1700hrs 09/02/2021.
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Kemps Bay Harvest Area (Duck Bay) OPEN
ClassificationKemps Bay Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 248) is classified as an approved area for the taking of allspecies of regulated fish.
Current harvest status
Kemps Bay Harvest Area is OPEN for the taking of all regulated fish from 1530hrs 09/02/2021.
Port Sorell Growing Area
Port Sorell Harvest Area (Port Sorell) CLOSED
ClassificationPort Sorell Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 95, 145) is classified as an approved area for the taking ofall species of regulated fish.
Current harvest status
Port Sorell Harvest Area is CLOSED for the taking of all regulated fish from 0930hrs 06/02/2021.
Ansons Bay Growing Area
Ansons Bay Harvest Area (Ansons Bay) CLOSED
ClassificationAnsons Bay Harvest Area (Wild Harvest Area) is classified as an approved area for the taking of allspecies of regulated fish.
Current harvest status
Ansons Bay Harvest Area is CLOSED for the taking of all regulated fish from 0000hrs 01/09/2015.
Moulting Bay Growing Area
Zone 1 Harvest Area (Moulting Bay) CLOSED
ClassificationZone 1 Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 228, 229) is classified as an approved area for the taking of allspecies of regulated fish.
Current harvest status
Zone 1 Harvest Area is CLOSED for the taking of all regulated fish from 1115hrs 12/02/2021.
Zone 2 Harvest Area (Moulting Bay) CLOSED
ClassificationZone 2 Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 230, 231) is classified as an approved area for the taking of allspecies of regulated fish.
Current harvest status
Zone 2 Harvest Area is CLOSED for the taking of all regulated fish from 0230hrs 19/12/2020.
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Zone 4 Harvest Area (Moulting Bay) CLOSED
ClassificationZone 4 Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 9, 65) is classified as an approved area for the taking of allspecies of regulated fish.
Current harvest status
Zone 4 Harvest Area is CLOSED for the taking of all regulated fish from 0430hrs 30/01/2021.
Zone 5 Harvest Area (Moulting Bay) CLOSED
ClassificationZone 5 Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 27, 144, 253) is classified as an approved area for the takingof all species of regulated fish.
Current harvest status
Zone 5 Harvest Area is CLOSED for the taking of all regulated fish from 0515hrs 30/01/2021.
Zone 6A Harvest Area (Moulting Bay) OPEN
ClassificationZone 6A Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 232, 233) is classified as an approved area for the taking ofall species of regulated fish.
Current harvest status
Zone 6A Harvest Area is OPEN for the taking of all regulated fish from 0730hrs 15/02/2021.
Zone GB1 Harvest Area (Moulting Bay) CLOSED
ClassificationZone GB1 Harvest Area (Wild Harvest Area) is classified as an approved area for the taking of allspecies of regulated fish.
Current harvest status
Zone GB1 Harvest Area is CLOSED for the taking of all regulated fish from 0230hrs 19/12/2020.
Zone GB2 Harvest Area (Moulting Bay) CLOSED
ClassificationZone GB2 Harvest Area (Wild Harvest Area) is classified as an approved area for the taking of allspecies of regulated fish.
Current harvest status
Zone GB2 Harvest Area is CLOSED for the taking of all regulated fish from 0630hrs 19/12/2020.
Great Swanport Growing Area
East Harvest Area (Great Swanport) OPEN
ClassificationEast Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 8E, 49E, 50E, 51E) is classified as an approved area for thetaking of all species of regulated fish.
Current harvest status
East Harvest Area is OPEN for the taking of all regulated fish from 1530hrs 11/02/2021.
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West Harvest Area (Great Swanport) OPEN
ClassificationWest Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 8W, 265, 49W, 50W, 51W, 264W) is classified as an approvedarea for the taking of all species of regulated fish.
Current harvest status
West Harvest Area is OPEN for the taking of all regulated fish from 1530hrs 11/02/2021.
Great Oyster Bay Growing Area
Great Oyster Bay Harvest Area (Great Oyster Bay) OPEN
ClassificationGreat Oyster Bay Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 119, 126, 158, 246, 258, 259) is classified as anapproved area for the taking of all species of regulated fish.
Current harvest status
Great Oyster Bay Harvest Area is OPEN for the taking of all regulated fish from 1100hrs 25/12/2020.
Little Swanport Growing Area
Zone 6A/B Harvest Area (Little Swanport) OPEN
ClassificationZone 6A/B Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 18, 86, 202) is classified as an approved area for the takingof all species of regulated fish.
Current harvest status
Zone 6A/B Harvest Area is OPEN for the taking of all regulated fish from 2325hrs 24/12/2020.
Zone 6C Harvest Area (Little Swanport) CLOSED
ClassificationZone 6C Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 52) is classified as an approved area for the taking of allspecies of regulated fish.
Current harvest status
Zone 6C Harvest Area is CLOSED for the taking of all regulated fish from 1000hrs 05/08/2020.
Spring Bay Growing Area
Okehampton Bay Harvest Area (Spring Bay) CLOSED
ClassificationOkehampton Bay Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 236) is classified as an approved area for the takingof all species of regulated fish.
Current harvest statusOkehampton Bay Harvest Area is CLOSED for the taking of all regulated fish from 1459hrs18/08/2020.
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Spring Bay Harvest Area (Spring Bay) OPEN
ClassificationSpring Bay Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 164) is classified as an approved area for the taking of allspecies of regulated fish.
Current harvest status
Spring Bay Harvest Area is OPEN for the taking of all regulated fish from 1500hrs 12/10/2020.
Boomer Bay Growing Area
Boomer Bay Harvest Area (Boomer Bay) OPEN
ClassificationBoomer Bay Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 10, 11, 44, 127, 224, 255, 269, 58E, 58W) is classified asan approved area for the taking of all species of regulated fish.
Current harvest status
Boomer Bay Harvest Area is OPEN for the taking of all regulated fish from 0800hrs 13/10/2020.
Boomer Bay East Harvest Area (Boomer Bay) OPEN
ClassificationBoomer Bay East Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 96, 10E, 127E) is classified as an approved area forthe taking of all species of regulated fish.
Current harvest status
Boomer Bay East Harvest Area is OPEN for the taking of all regulated fish from 2120hrs 29/10/2020.
Little Boomer Bay Harvest Area (Boomer Bay) CLOSED
ClassificationLittle Boomer Bay Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 123) is classified as an approved area for the takingof all species of regulated fish.
Current harvest statusLittle Boomer Bay Harvest Area is CLOSED for the taking of all regulated fish from 2120hrs08/10/2020.
Dunalley Bay Growing Area
Zone A Harvest Area (Dunalley Bay) OPEN
ClassificationZone A Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 113) is classified as an approved area for the taking of allspecies of regulated fish.
Current harvest status
Zone A Harvest Area is OPEN for the taking of all regulated fish from 1821hrs 03/11/2020.
Zone B Harvest Area (Dunalley Bay) OPEN
ClassificationZone B Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 169, 170, 235) is classified as an approved area for the takingof all species of regulated fish.
Current harvest status
Zone B Harvest Area is OPEN for the taking of all regulated fish from 2120hrs 29/10/2020.
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King George Sound Growing Area
King George Sound Harvest Area (King George Sound) CLOSED
ClassificationKing George Sound Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 191) is classified as an approved area for thetaking of all species of regulated fish.
Current harvest statusKing George Sound Harvest Area is CLOSED for the taking of all regulated fish from 1000hrs09/10/2020.
Eaglehawk Bay Growing Area
Eaglehawk Bay Harvest Area (Eaglehawk Bay) OPEN
ClassificationEaglehawk Bay Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 196, 199) is classified as an approved area for thetaking of all species of regulated fish.
Current harvest status
Eaglehawk Bay Harvest Area is OPEN for the taking of all regulated fish from 1000hrs 16/10/2020.
Garfish Bay/Dart Island Growing Area
Garfish Bay/Dart Island Harvest Area (Garfish Bay/Dart Island) OPEN
ClassificationGarfish Bay/Dart Island Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 16, 166) is classified as an approved area forthe taking of all species of regulated fish.
Current harvest statusGarfish Bay/Dart Island Harvest Area is OPEN for the taking of all regulated fish from 1400hrs17/10/2020.
Pitt Water Growing Area
Zone 1 Harvest Area (Pitt Water) CLOSED
ClassificationZone 1 Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 46, 47, 48, 79, 80) is classified as an approved area for thetaking of all species of regulated fish.
Current harvest status
Zone 1 Harvest Area is CLOSED for the taking of all regulated fish from 0530hrs 06/02/2021.
Zone 2 Harvest Area (Pitt Water) CLOSED
ClassificationZone 2 Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 80, 81) is classified as an approved area for the taking of allspecies of regulated fish.
Current harvest status
Zone 2 Harvest Area is CLOSED for the taking of all regulated fish from 0530hrs 06/02/2021.
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Zone 3 Harvest Area (Pitt Water) CLOSED
ClassificationZone 3 Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 1) is classified as an approved area for the taking of all speciesof regulated fish.
Current harvest status
Zone 3 Harvest Area is CLOSED for the taking of all regulated fish from 0530hrs 06/02/2021.
Pipe Clay Lagoon Growing Area
Zone 1 Harvest Area (Pipe Clay Lagoon) OPEN
ClassificationZone 1 Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 12, 15, 91, 97, 98, 108, 197, 198, 226, 270) is classified as anapproved area for the taking of all species of regulated fish.
Current harvest status
Zone 1 Harvest Area is OPEN for the taking of all regulated fish from 1100hrs 08/02/2021.
Zone 3 Harvest Area (Pipe Clay Lagoon) OPEN
ClassificationZone 3 Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 13) is classified as an approved area for the taking of allspecies of regulated fish.
Current harvest status
Zone 3 Harvest Area is OPEN for the taking of all regulated fish from 1100hrs 08/02/2021.
Great Bay Growing Area
Inter-tidal North Harvest Area (Great Bay) OPEN
ClassificationInter-tidal North Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 69, 70, 156, 157, 161, 242, 243) is classified as anapproved area for the taking of all species of regulated fish.
Current harvest status
Inter-tidal North Harvest Area is OPEN for the taking of all regulated fish from 1145hrs 11/02/2021.
Inter-tidal South Harvest Area (Great Bay) OPEN
ClassificationInter-tidal South Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 39, 42) is classified as an approved area for thetaking of all species of regulated fish.
Current harvest status
Inter-tidal South Harvest Area is OPEN for the taking of all regulated fish from 1100hrs 11/10/2020.
Sub-tidal Harvest Area (Great Bay) OPEN
ClassificationSub-tidal Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 69, 116, 204, 276) is classified as an approved area for thetaking of all species of regulated fish.
Current harvest status
Sub-tidal Harvest Area is OPEN for the taking of all regulated fish from 1015hrs 02/07/2020.
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Fleurtys Point Growing Area
Fleurtys Point Harvest Area (Fleurtys Point) OPEN
ClassificationFleurtys Point Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 57) is classified as an approved area for the taking of allspecies of regulated fish.
Current harvest status
Fleurtys Point Harvest Area is OPEN for the taking of all regulated fish from 1833hrs 27/10/2020.
Little Taylors Bay Growing Area
Little Taylors Bay Harvest Area (Little Taylors Bay) CLOSED
ClassificationLittle Taylors Bay Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 59, 210) is classified as an approved area for thetaking of all species of regulated fish.
Current harvest statusLittle Taylors Bay Harvest Area is CLOSED for the taking of all regulated fish from 1700hrs29/01/2021.
Cloudy Bay Lagoon Growing Area
Cloudy Bay Harvest Area (Cloudy Bay Lagoon) OPEN
ClassificationCloudy Bay Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 4, 212, 254) is classified as an approved area for thetaking of all species of regulated fish.
Current harvest status
Cloudy Bay Harvest Area is OPEN for the taking of all regulated fish from 1230hrs 07/01/2020.
Port Esperance Growing Area
Zone 1B Harvest Area (Port Esperance) OPEN
ClassificationZone 1B Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 66) is classified as an approved area for the taking of allspecies of regulated fish.
Current harvest status
Zone 1B Harvest Area is OPEN for the taking of all regulated fish from 0830hrs 11/02/2021.
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Hastings Bay Growing Area
Hastings Bay Harvest Area (Hastings Bay) CLOSED
ClassificationHastings Bay Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 5, 139, 195) is classified as an approved area for thetaking of all species of regulated fish.
Current harvest status
Hastings Bay Harvest Area is CLOSED for the taking of all regulated fish from 0850hrs 04/12/2019.
Recherché Bay Growing Area
Recherché Bay Harvest Area (Recherché Bay) OPEN
ClassificationRecherché Bay Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 35, 274) is classified as an approved area for thetaking of all species of regulated fish.
Current harvest status
Recherché Bay Harvest Area is OPEN for the taking of all regulated fish from 1300hrs 13/02/2021.
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DIVISION 2: RESTRICTED AREAS/CONDITIONALLY APPROVED AREAS
(DEPURATION) OPEN FOR THE TAKING OF REGULATED FISH
Areas specified in Division 2 of Part B of this Classification Notice are classified as:(a) in the case of regulated fish that are taken for direct transfer to a wet storage facility for depuration inaccordance with a wet storage authorisation, a conditionally approved area (depuration); or(b) in any other case, a restricted area.
Big Bay Growing Area
Zone D Harvest Area (Big Bay) RESTRICTED
ClassificationZone D Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 21, 32) is classified as a restricted area for the taking of allspecies of regulated fish.
Little Norfolk Bay Growing Area
Little Norfolk Bay Harvest Area (Little Norfolk Bay) RESTRICTED
ClassificationLittle Norfolk Bay Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 14) is classified as a restricted area for the taking ofall species of regulated fish.
Island Inlet Growing Area
Zone 4 Harvest Area (Island Inlet) RESTRICTED
ClassificationZone 4 Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 7, 46, 47, 48, 79) is classified as a restricted area for the takingof all species of regulated fish.
Zone 5 Harvest Area (Island Inlet) RESTRICTED
ClassificationZone 5 Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 28, 46, 47, 48, 81, 256, 260) is classified as a restricted areafor the taking of all species of regulated fish.
Gardners Bay Growing Area
Gardners Bay Harvest Area (Gardners Bay) RESTRICTED
ClassificationGardners Bay Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 136) is classified as a restricted area for the taking of allspecies of regulated fish.
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DIVISION 3: APPROVED AREAS (WILD HARVEST) TEMPORARILY CLOSED FOR
THE TAKING OF REGULATED FISH
Division 3 of Part B of this Classification Notice specifies the areas that are approved areas (wild harvest) thatare temporarily closed for the taking of the class or species of specified regulated fish.
Approved Area (WildFishery) Temporarily Closed
Class or Species ofRegulated Fish
Commentary
Abalone Block 24A All species of abalone of thegenus Haliotis
Closed 29 September 2017 forbiotoxins
Abalone Block 24B All species of abalone of thegenus Haliotis
Closed 29 September 2017 forbiotoxins
Abalone Block 24C All species of abalone of thegenus Haliotis
Closed 29 September 2017 forbiotoxins
Abalone Block 25 All species of abalone of thegenus Haliotis
Closed 1 October 2015 forbiotoxins
Abalone Block 26A All species of abalone of thegenus Haliotis
Closed 1 October 2015 forbiotoxins
Abalone Block 26B All species of abalone of thegenus Haliotis
Closed 10 October 2017 forbiotoxins
Abalone Block 26C All species of abalone of thegenus Haliotis
Closed 10 October 2017 forbiotoxins
Abalone Block 30A All species of abalone of thegenus Haliotis
Closed 13 October 2017 forbiotoxins
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DIVISION 4: APPROVED AREAS (WILD HARVEST) OPEN FOR THE TAKING OF
REGULATED FISH
Division 4 of Part B of this Classification Notice specifies the areas that are approved areas (wild fishery) thatare open for the taking of the class or species of specified regulated fish.Division 4 may also specify any conditions that apply in respect of the taking of specified regulated fish from theapproved area, or part thereof.
All parts of the State waters for Tasmania not otherwise specified in this classification notice, where
wild regulated fish may lawfully be taken for a commercial purpose under the Living Marine Resources
Management Act 1995, or a law of the Commonwealth that corresponds with the Living Marine
Resources Management Act 1995 are classified as an approved area that is open for the taking of all
species of regulated fish.
All parts of the inland waters for Tasmania not otherwise specified in this classification notice, where
wild regulated fish may lawfully be taken for a commercial purpose under the Inland Fisheries Act 1995
or Living Marine Resources Management Act 1995, are classified as an approved area that is open for
the taking of all species of regulated fish.
All parts of the adjacent area for Tasmania not otherwise specified in this classification notice, where
wild regulated fish may lawfully be taken for a commercial purpose under the Living Marine Resources
Management Act 1995, or a law of the Commonwealth that corresponds with the Living Marine
Resources Management Act 1995, are classified as an approved area that is open for the taking of all
species of regulated fish.
Dated this 16 February 2021
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Gideon Heller-Wagner
Technical Officer, ShellMAP Regulatory Services
STATE WATERS
INLAND WATERS
ADJACENT AREA
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2021/020
PRIMARY PRODUCE SAFETY (SEAFOOD)
REGULATIONS 2014
CLASSIFICATION NOTICE
I, Gideon Heller-Wagner, being authorised to do so under section 8 (4) of the Primary Produce Safety
Act 2011, hereby make in accordance with regulations 18 and 19 of the Primary Produce Safety
(Seafood) Regulations 2014, the classification notice set out in Schedule 1.
SCHEDULE 1
PART APreliminary
1. When classification notice takes effect
This classification notice takes effect on 1612hrs 17 February 2021, revokes and replaces allprevious classification notices and remains in force until revoked.
2. Interpretation
In this classification notice –
"abalone block" means the area within the boundaries of the geographical subunits of thecommercial abalone fishery, represented as blocks within the Commercial Abalone FisheryOperational Information Paper for the current licencing year, as published by DPIPWE;
"the Act" means the Primary Produce Safety Act 2011 and includes the Primary ProduceSafety (Seafood) Regulations 2014 made under the Act;
"adjacent area" for Tasmania, has the same meaning as within Schedule 1 of the Crimes atSea Act 1999;
"current harvest status" in respect of an area refers to whether the area is open or closed(or partially closed) for the taking of regulated fish;
"DPIPWE" means the Tasmanian Department of Primary Industries, Parks, Water andEnvironment.
"inland waters" for Tasmania has the same meaning as within the Inland Fisheries Act1995;
"lease" means a lease, special lease or emergency lease in force under Part 4 of the MarineFarming Planning Act 1994;
"lease number" means the number, title or code used to identify a particular lease, andincludes all of the area contained within the boundaries of that lease;
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PART BClassification and current harvest status of areas
DIVISION 1: APPROVED AREAS (MARINE FARMING) FOR THE TAKING OF
REGULATED FISH
Division 1 of Part B of this Classification Notice specifies the areas that are approved areas (marine farming) forthe taking of the class or species of specified regulated fish, and specifies the current harvest status for theapproved area.Division 1 may also specify any conditions that apply in respect of the taking of specified regulated fish from theapproved area.
"harvest area" means an approved or restricted area for the taking of the class or species ofregulated fish specified in this notice and includes all of the leases within the boundaries asdescribed in latest edition of the Tasmanian Shellfish Harvest Boundaries Document
"conditionally approved area (depuration)" means an area that is classified as anapproved area on the condition that regulated fish may only be taken for the purpose of directtransfer to a wet storage facility for depuration in accordance with a wet storage authorisationbefore being supplied for human consumption;
"growing area" means a geographical grouping of one or more harvest areas as describedin latest edition of the Tasmanian Shellfish Harvest Boundaries Document
"marine farming zone" has the same meaning as in the Marine Farming Planning Act 1995
"State waters" for Tasmania, has the same meaning as within the Marine Farming PlanningAct 1994;
"wet storage facility" means an accredited seafood premises where an accredited seafoodproducer is authorised to hold seafood in wet storage in accordance with a wet storageauthorisation;
"zone" means a marine farming zone
All other words and expressions used in this classification notice have the same meaning asthey have in the Act.
Sea Elephant River Growing Area
Sea Elephant River Harvest Area (Sea Elephant River) CLOSED
ClassificationSea Elephant River Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 38) is classified as an approved area for the takingof all species of regulated fish.
Current harvest statusSea Elephant River Harvest Area is CLOSED for the taking of all regulated fish from 1000hrs06/02/2021.
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Montagu Growing Area
Montagu Harvest Area (Montagu) CLOSED
ClassificationMontagu Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 19, 29, 30, 31, 33) is classified as an approved area for thetaking of all species of regulated fish.
Current harvest status
Montagu Harvest Area is CLOSED for the taking of all regulated fish from 0500hrs 16/04/2018.
Big Bay Growing Area
Zone B Harvest Area (Big Bay) CLOSED
ClassificationZone B Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 82, 227) is classified as an approved area for the taking of allspecies of regulated fish.
Current harvest status
Zone B Harvest Area is CLOSED for the taking of all regulated fish from 1830hrs 07/02/2019.
Zone C Harvest Area (Big Bay) CLOSED
ClassificationZone C Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 25, 54) is classified as an approved area for the taking of allspecies of regulated fish.
Current harvest status
Zone C Harvest Area is CLOSED for the taking of all regulated fish from 0600hrs 19/05/2017.
Zone E Harvest Area (Big Bay) CLOSED
ClassificationZone E Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 20, 25) is classified as an approved area for the taking of allspecies of regulated fish.
Current harvest status
Zone E Harvest Area is CLOSED for the taking of all regulated fish from 1045hrs 04/04/2020.
Duck Bay Growing Area
Duck Bay Harvest Area (Duck Bay) OPEN
ClassificationDuck Bay Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 22, 23, 24) is classified as an approved area for the takingof all species of regulated fish.
Current harvest status
Duck Bay Harvest Area is OPEN for the taking of all regulated fish from 1700hrs 09/02/2021.
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Kemps Bay Harvest Area (Duck Bay) OPEN
ClassificationKemps Bay Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 248) is classified as an approved area for the taking of allspecies of regulated fish.
Current harvest status
Kemps Bay Harvest Area is OPEN for the taking of all regulated fish from 1530hrs 09/02/2021.
Port Sorell Growing Area
Port Sorell Harvest Area (Port Sorell) CLOSED
ClassificationPort Sorell Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 95, 145) is classified as an approved area for the taking ofall species of regulated fish.
Current harvest status
Port Sorell Harvest Area is CLOSED for the taking of all regulated fish from 0930hrs 06/02/2021.
Ansons Bay Growing Area
Ansons Bay Harvest Area (Ansons Bay) CLOSED
ClassificationAnsons Bay Harvest Area (Wild Harvest Area) is classified as an approved area for the taking of allspecies of regulated fish.
Current harvest status
Ansons Bay Harvest Area is CLOSED for the taking of all regulated fish from 0000hrs 01/09/2015.
Moulting Bay Growing Area
Zone 1 Harvest Area (Moulting Bay) CLOSED
ClassificationZone 1 Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 228, 229) is classified as an approved area for the taking of allspecies of regulated fish.
Current harvest status
Zone 1 Harvest Area is CLOSED for the taking of all regulated fish from 1115hrs 12/02/2021.
Zone 2 Harvest Area (Moulting Bay) CLOSED
ClassificationZone 2 Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 230, 231) is classified as an approved area for the taking of allspecies of regulated fish.
Current harvest status
Zone 2 Harvest Area is CLOSED for the taking of all regulated fish from 0230hrs 19/12/2020.
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Zone 4 Harvest Area (Moulting Bay) CLOSED
ClassificationZone 4 Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 9, 65) is classified as an approved area for the taking of allspecies of regulated fish.
Current harvest status
Zone 4 Harvest Area is CLOSED for the taking of all regulated fish from 0430hrs 30/01/2021.
Zone 5 Harvest Area (Moulting Bay) OPEN
ClassificationZone 5 Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 27, 144, 253) is classified as an approved area for the takingof all species of regulated fish.
Current harvest status
Zone 5 Harvest Area is OPEN for the taking of all regulated fish from 0900hrs 17/02/2021.
Zone 6A Harvest Area (Moulting Bay) OPEN
ClassificationZone 6A Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 232, 233) is classified as an approved area for the taking ofall species of regulated fish.
Current harvest status
Zone 6A Harvest Area is OPEN for the taking of all regulated fish from 0730hrs 15/02/2021.
Zone GB1 Harvest Area (Moulting Bay) CLOSED
ClassificationZone GB1 Harvest Area (Wild Harvest Area) is classified as an approved area for the taking of allspecies of regulated fish.
Current harvest status
Zone GB1 Harvest Area is CLOSED for the taking of all regulated fish from 0230hrs 19/12/2020.
Zone GB2 Harvest Area (Moulting Bay) CLOSED
ClassificationZone GB2 Harvest Area (Wild Harvest Area) is classified as an approved area for the taking of allspecies of regulated fish.
Current harvest status
Zone GB2 Harvest Area is CLOSED for the taking of all regulated fish from 0630hrs 19/12/2020.
Great Swanport Growing Area
East Harvest Area (Great Swanport) OPEN
ClassificationEast Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 8E, 49E, 50E, 51E) is classified as an approved area for thetaking of all species of regulated fish.
Current harvest status
East Harvest Area is OPEN for the taking of all regulated fish from 1530hrs 11/02/2021.
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West Harvest Area (Great Swanport) OPEN
ClassificationWest Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 8W, 265, 49W, 50W, 51W, 264W) is classified as an approvedarea for the taking of all species of regulated fish.
Current harvest status
West Harvest Area is OPEN for the taking of all regulated fish from 1530hrs 11/02/2021.
Great Oyster Bay Growing Area
Great Oyster Bay Harvest Area (Great Oyster Bay) OPEN
ClassificationGreat Oyster Bay Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 119, 126, 158, 246, 258, 259) is classified as anapproved area for the taking of all species of regulated fish.
Current harvest status
Great Oyster Bay Harvest Area is OPEN for the taking of all regulated fish from 1100hrs 25/12/2020.
Little Swanport Growing Area
Zone 6A/B Harvest Area (Little Swanport) OPEN
ClassificationZone 6A/B Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 18, 86, 202) is classified as an approved area for the takingof all species of regulated fish.
Current harvest status
Zone 6A/B Harvest Area is OPEN for the taking of all regulated fish from 2325hrs 24/12/2020.
Zone 6C Harvest Area (Little Swanport) CLOSED
ClassificationZone 6C Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 52) is classified as an approved area for the taking of allspecies of regulated fish.
Current harvest status
Zone 6C Harvest Area is CLOSED for the taking of all regulated fish from 1000hrs 05/08/2020.
Spring Bay Growing Area
Okehampton Bay Harvest Area (Spring Bay) CLOSED
ClassificationOkehampton Bay Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 236) is classified as an approved area for the takingof all species of regulated fish.
Current harvest statusOkehampton Bay Harvest Area is CLOSED for the taking of all regulated fish from 1459hrs18/08/2020.
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Spring Bay Harvest Area (Spring Bay) OPEN
ClassificationSpring Bay Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 164) is classified as an approved area for the taking of allspecies of regulated fish.
Current harvest status
Spring Bay Harvest Area is OPEN for the taking of all regulated fish from 1500hrs 12/10/2020.
Boomer Bay Growing Area
Boomer Bay Harvest Area (Boomer Bay) OPEN
ClassificationBoomer Bay Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 10, 11, 44, 127, 224, 255, 269, 58E, 58W) is classified asan approved area for the taking of all species of regulated fish.
Current harvest status
Boomer Bay Harvest Area is OPEN for the taking of all regulated fish from 0800hrs 13/10/2020.
Boomer Bay East Harvest Area (Boomer Bay) OPEN
ClassificationBoomer Bay East Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 96, 10E, 127E) is classified as an approved area forthe taking of all species of regulated fish.
Current harvest status
Boomer Bay East Harvest Area is OPEN for the taking of all regulated fish from 2120hrs 29/10/2020.
Little Boomer Bay Harvest Area (Boomer Bay) CLOSED
ClassificationLittle Boomer Bay Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 123) is classified as an approved area for the takingof all species of regulated fish.
Current harvest statusLittle Boomer Bay Harvest Area is CLOSED for the taking of all regulated fish from 2120hrs08/10/2020.
Dunalley Bay Growing Area
Zone A Harvest Area (Dunalley Bay) OPEN
ClassificationZone A Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 113) is classified as an approved area for the taking of allspecies of regulated fish.
Current harvest status
Zone A Harvest Area is OPEN for the taking of all regulated fish from 1821hrs 03/11/2020.
Zone B Harvest Area (Dunalley Bay) OPEN
ClassificationZone B Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 169, 170, 235) is classified as an approved area for the takingof all species of regulated fish.
Current harvest status
Zone B Harvest Area is OPEN for the taking of all regulated fish from 2120hrs 29/10/2020.
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King George Sound Growing Area
King George Sound Harvest Area (King George Sound) CLOSED
ClassificationKing George Sound Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 191) is classified as an approved area for thetaking of all species of regulated fish.
Current harvest statusKing George Sound Harvest Area is CLOSED for the taking of all regulated fish from 1000hrs09/10/2020.
Eaglehawk Bay Growing Area
Eaglehawk Bay Harvest Area (Eaglehawk Bay) OPEN
ClassificationEaglehawk Bay Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 196, 199) is classified as an approved area for thetaking of all species of regulated fish.
Current harvest status
Eaglehawk Bay Harvest Area is OPEN for the taking of all regulated fish from 1000hrs 16/10/2020.
Garfish Bay/Dart Island Growing Area
Garfish Bay/Dart Island Harvest Area (Garfish Bay/Dart Island) OPEN
ClassificationGarfish Bay/Dart Island Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 16, 166) is classified as an approved area forthe taking of all species of regulated fish.
Current harvest statusGarfish Bay/Dart Island Harvest Area is OPEN for the taking of all regulated fish from 1400hrs17/10/2020.
Pitt Water Growing Area
Zone 1 Harvest Area (Pitt Water) CLOSED
ClassificationZone 1 Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 46, 47, 48, 79, 80) is classified as an approved area for thetaking of all species of regulated fish.
Current harvest status
Zone 1 Harvest Area is CLOSED for the taking of all regulated fish from 0530hrs 06/02/2021.
Zone 2 Harvest Area (Pitt Water) CLOSED
ClassificationZone 2 Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 80, 81) is classified as an approved area for the taking of allspecies of regulated fish.
Current harvest status
Zone 2 Harvest Area is CLOSED for the taking of all regulated fish from 0530hrs 06/02/2021.
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Zone 3 Harvest Area (Pitt Water) CLOSED
ClassificationZone 3 Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 1) is classified as an approved area for the taking of all speciesof regulated fish.
Current harvest status
Zone 3 Harvest Area is CLOSED for the taking of all regulated fish from 0530hrs 06/02/2021.
Pipe Clay Lagoon Growing Area
Zone 1 Harvest Area (Pipe Clay Lagoon) OPEN
ClassificationZone 1 Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 12, 15, 91, 97, 98, 108, 197, 198, 226, 270) is classified as anapproved area for the taking of all species of regulated fish.
Current harvest status
Zone 1 Harvest Area is OPEN for the taking of all regulated fish from 1100hrs 08/02/2021.
Zone 3 Harvest Area (Pipe Clay Lagoon) OPEN
ClassificationZone 3 Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 13) is classified as an approved area for the taking of allspecies of regulated fish.
Current harvest status
Zone 3 Harvest Area is OPEN for the taking of all regulated fish from 1100hrs 08/02/2021.
Great Bay Growing Area
Inter-tidal North Harvest Area (Great Bay) OPEN
ClassificationInter-tidal North Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 69, 70, 156, 157, 161, 242, 243) is classified as anapproved area for the taking of all species of regulated fish.
Current harvest status
Inter-tidal North Harvest Area is OPEN for the taking of all regulated fish from 1145hrs 11/02/2021.
Inter-tidal South Harvest Area (Great Bay) OPEN
ClassificationInter-tidal South Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 39, 42) is classified as an approved area for thetaking of all species of regulated fish.
Current harvest status
Inter-tidal South Harvest Area is OPEN for the taking of all regulated fish from 1100hrs 11/10/2020.
Sub-tidal Harvest Area (Great Bay) OPEN
ClassificationSub-tidal Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 69, 116, 204, 276) is classified as an approved area for thetaking of all species of regulated fish.
Current harvest status
Sub-tidal Harvest Area is OPEN for the taking of all regulated fish from 1015hrs 02/07/2020.
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Fleurtys Point Growing Area
Fleurtys Point Harvest Area (Fleurtys Point) OPEN
ClassificationFleurtys Point Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 57) is classified as an approved area for the taking of allspecies of regulated fish.
Current harvest status
Fleurtys Point Harvest Area is OPEN for the taking of all regulated fish from 1833hrs 27/10/2020.
Little Taylors Bay Growing Area
Little Taylors Bay Harvest Area (Little Taylors Bay) CLOSED
ClassificationLittle Taylors Bay Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 59, 210) is classified as an approved area for thetaking of all species of regulated fish.
Current harvest statusLittle Taylors Bay Harvest Area is CLOSED for the taking of all regulated fish from 1700hrs29/01/2021.
Cloudy Bay Lagoon Growing Area
Cloudy Bay Harvest Area (Cloudy Bay Lagoon) OPEN
ClassificationCloudy Bay Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 4, 212, 254) is classified as an approved area for thetaking of all species of regulated fish.
Current harvest status
Cloudy Bay Harvest Area is OPEN for the taking of all regulated fish from 1230hrs 07/01/2020.
Port Esperance Growing Area
Zone 1B Harvest Area (Port Esperance) OPEN
ClassificationZone 1B Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 66) is classified as an approved area for the taking of allspecies of regulated fish.
Current harvest status
Zone 1B Harvest Area is OPEN for the taking of all regulated fish from 0830hrs 11/02/2021.
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Hastings Bay Growing Area
Hastings Bay Harvest Area (Hastings Bay) CLOSED
ClassificationHastings Bay Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 5, 139, 195) is classified as an approved area for thetaking of all species of regulated fish.
Current harvest status
Hastings Bay Harvest Area is CLOSED for the taking of all regulated fish from 0850hrs 04/12/2019.
Recherché Bay Growing Area
Recherché Bay Harvest Area (Recherché Bay) OPEN
ClassificationRecherché Bay Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 35, 274) is classified as an approved area for thetaking of all species of regulated fish.
Current harvest status
Recherché Bay Harvest Area is OPEN for the taking of all regulated fish from 1300hrs 13/02/2021.
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DIVISION 2: RESTRICTED AREAS/CONDITIONALLY APPROVED AREAS
(DEPURATION) OPEN FOR THE TAKING OF REGULATED FISH
Areas specified in Division 2 of Part B of this Classification Notice are classified as:(a) in the case of regulated fish that are taken for direct transfer to a wet storage facility for depuration inaccordance with a wet storage authorisation, a conditionally approved area (depuration); or(b) in any other case, a restricted area.
Big Bay Growing Area
Zone D Harvest Area (Big Bay) RESTRICTED
ClassificationZone D Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 21, 32) is classified as a restricted area for the taking of allspecies of regulated fish.
Little Norfolk Bay Growing Area
Little Norfolk Bay Harvest Area (Little Norfolk Bay) RESTRICTED
ClassificationLittle Norfolk Bay Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 14) is classified as a restricted area for the taking ofall species of regulated fish.
Island Inlet Growing Area
Zone 4 Harvest Area (Island Inlet) RESTRICTED
ClassificationZone 4 Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 7, 46, 47, 48, 79) is classified as a restricted area for the takingof all species of regulated fish.
Zone 5 Harvest Area (Island Inlet) RESTRICTED
ClassificationZone 5 Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 28, 46, 47, 48, 81, 256, 260) is classified as a restricted areafor the taking of all species of regulated fish.
Gardners Bay Growing Area
Gardners Bay Harvest Area (Gardners Bay) RESTRICTED
ClassificationGardners Bay Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 136) is classified as a restricted area for the taking of allspecies of regulated fish.
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DIVISION 3: APPROVED AREAS (WILD HARVEST) TEMPORARILY CLOSED FOR
THE TAKING OF REGULATED FISH
Division 3 of Part B of this Classification Notice specifies the areas that are approved areas (wild harvest) thatare temporarily closed for the taking of the class or species of specified regulated fish.
Approved Area (WildFishery) Temporarily Closed
Class or Species ofRegulated Fish
Commentary
Abalone Block 24A All species of abalone of thegenus Haliotis
Closed 29 September 2017 forbiotoxins
Abalone Block 24B All species of abalone of thegenus Haliotis
Closed 29 September 2017 forbiotoxins
Abalone Block 24C All species of abalone of thegenus Haliotis
Closed 29 September 2017 forbiotoxins
Abalone Block 25 All species of abalone of thegenus Haliotis
Closed 1 October 2015 forbiotoxins
Abalone Block 26A All species of abalone of thegenus Haliotis
Closed 1 October 2015 forbiotoxins
Abalone Block 26B All species of abalone of thegenus Haliotis
Closed 10 October 2017 forbiotoxins
Abalone Block 26C All species of abalone of thegenus Haliotis
Closed 10 October 2017 forbiotoxins
Abalone Block 30A All species of abalone of thegenus Haliotis
Closed 13 October 2017 forbiotoxins
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DIVISION 4: APPROVED AREAS (WILD HARVEST) OPEN FOR THE TAKING OF
REGULATED FISH
Division 4 of Part B of this Classification Notice specifies the areas that are approved areas (wild fishery) thatare open for the taking of the class or species of specified regulated fish.Division 4 may also specify any conditions that apply in respect of the taking of specified regulated fish from theapproved area, or part thereof.
All parts of the State waters for Tasmania not otherwise specified in this classification notice, where
wild regulated fish may lawfully be taken for a commercial purpose under the Living Marine Resources
Management Act 1995, or a law of the Commonwealth that corresponds with the Living Marine
Resources Management Act 1995 are classified as an approved area that is open for the taking of all
species of regulated fish.
All parts of the inland waters for Tasmania not otherwise specified in this classification notice, where
wild regulated fish may lawfully be taken for a commercial purpose under the Inland Fisheries Act 1995
or Living Marine Resources Management Act 1995, are classified as an approved area that is open for
the taking of all species of regulated fish.
All parts of the adjacent area for Tasmania not otherwise specified in this classification notice, where
wild regulated fish may lawfully be taken for a commercial purpose under the Living Marine Resources
Management Act 1995, or a law of the Commonwealth that corresponds with the Living Marine
Resources Management Act 1995, are classified as an approved area that is open for the taking of all
species of regulated fish.
Dated this 17 February 2021
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Gideon Heller-Wagner
Technical Officer, ShellMAP Regulatory Services
STATE WATERS
INLAND WATERS
ADJACENT AREA
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2021/021
PRIMARY PRODUCE SAFETY (SEAFOOD)
REGULATIONS 2014
CLASSIFICATION NOTICE
I, Gideon Heller-Wagner, being authorised to do so under section 8 (4) of the Primary Produce Safety
Act 2011, hereby make in accordance with regulations 18 and 19 of the Primary Produce Safety
(Seafood) Regulations 2014, the classification notice set out in Schedule 1.
SCHEDULE 1
PART APreliminary
1. When classification notice takes effect
This classification notice takes effect on 1700hrs 19 February 2021, revokes and replaces allprevious classification notices and remains in force until revoked.
2. Interpretation
In this classification notice –
"abalone block" means the area within the boundaries of the geographical subunits of thecommercial abalone fishery, represented as blocks within the Commercial Abalone FisheryOperational Information Paper for the current licencing year, as published by DPIPWE;
"the Act" means the Primary Produce Safety Act 2011 and includes the Primary ProduceSafety (Seafood) Regulations 2014 made under the Act;
"adjacent area" for Tasmania, has the same meaning as within Schedule 1 of the Crimes atSea Act 1999;
"current harvest status" in respect of an area refers to whether the area is open or closed(or partially closed) for the taking of regulated fish;
"DPIPWE" means the Tasmanian Department of Primary Industries, Parks, Water andEnvironment.
"inland waters" for Tasmania has the same meaning as within the Inland Fisheries Act1995;
"lease" means a lease, special lease or emergency lease in force under Part 4 of the MarineFarming Planning Act 1994;
"lease number" means the number, title or code used to identify a particular lease, andincludes all of the area contained within the boundaries of that lease;
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PART BClassification and current harvest status of areas
DIVISION 1: APPROVED AREAS (MARINE FARMING) FOR THE TAKING OF
REGULATED FISH
Division 1 of Part B of this Classification Notice specifies the areas that are approved areas (marine farming) forthe taking of the class or species of specified regulated fish, and specifies the current harvest status for theapproved area.Division 1 may also specify any conditions that apply in respect of the taking of specified regulated fish from theapproved area.
"harvest area" means an approved or restricted area for the taking of the class or species ofregulated fish specified in this notice and includes all of the leases within the boundaries asdescribed in latest edition of the Tasmanian Shellfish Harvest Boundaries Document
"conditionally approved area (depuration)" means an area that is classified as anapproved area on the condition that regulated fish may only be taken for the purpose of directtransfer to a wet storage facility for depuration in accordance with a wet storage authorisationbefore being supplied for human consumption;
"growing area" means a geographical grouping of one or more harvest areas as describedin latest edition of the Tasmanian Shellfish Harvest Boundaries Document
"marine farming zone" has the same meaning as in the Marine Farming Planning Act 1995
"State waters" for Tasmania, has the same meaning as within the Marine Farming PlanningAct 1994;
"wet storage facility" means an accredited seafood premises where an accredited seafoodproducer is authorised to hold seafood in wet storage in accordance with a wet storageauthorisation;
"zone" means a marine farming zone
All other words and expressions used in this classification notice have the same meaning asthey have in the Act.
Sea Elephant River Growing Area
Sea Elephant River Harvest Area (Sea Elephant River) CLOSED
ClassificationSea Elephant River Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 38) is classified as an approved area for the takingof all species of regulated fish.
Current harvest statusSea Elephant River Harvest Area is CLOSED for the taking of all regulated fish from 1000hrs06/02/2021.
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Montagu Growing Area
Montagu Harvest Area (Montagu) CLOSED
ClassificationMontagu Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 19, 29, 30, 31, 33) is classified as an approved area for thetaking of all species of regulated fish.
Current harvest status
Montagu Harvest Area is CLOSED for the taking of all regulated fish from 0500hrs 16/04/2018.
Big Bay Growing Area
Zone B Harvest Area (Big Bay) CLOSED
ClassificationZone B Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 82, 227) is classified as an approved area for the taking of allspecies of regulated fish.
Current harvest status
Zone B Harvest Area is CLOSED for the taking of all regulated fish from 1830hrs 07/02/2019.
Zone C Harvest Area (Big Bay) CLOSED
ClassificationZone C Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 25, 54) is classified as an approved area for the taking of allspecies of regulated fish.
Current harvest status
Zone C Harvest Area is CLOSED for the taking of all regulated fish from 0600hrs 19/05/2017.
Zone E Harvest Area (Big Bay) CLOSED
ClassificationZone E Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 20, 25) is classified as an approved area for the taking of allspecies of regulated fish.
Current harvest status
Zone E Harvest Area is CLOSED for the taking of all regulated fish from 1045hrs 04/04/2020.
Duck Bay Growing Area
Duck Bay Harvest Area (Duck Bay) OPEN
ClassificationDuck Bay Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 22, 23, 24) is classified as an approved area for the takingof all species of regulated fish.
Current harvest status
Duck Bay Harvest Area is OPEN for the taking of all regulated fish from 1700hrs 09/02/2021.
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Kemps Bay Harvest Area (Duck Bay) OPEN
ClassificationKemps Bay Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 248) is classified as an approved area for the taking of allspecies of regulated fish.
Current harvest status
Kemps Bay Harvest Area is OPEN for the taking of all regulated fish from 1530hrs 09/02/2021.
Port Sorell Growing Area
Port Sorell Harvest Area (Port Sorell) CLOSED
ClassificationPort Sorell Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 95, 145) is classified as an approved area for the taking ofall species of regulated fish.
Current harvest status
Port Sorell Harvest Area is CLOSED for the taking of all regulated fish from 0930hrs 06/02/2021.
Ansons Bay Growing Area
Ansons Bay Harvest Area (Ansons Bay) CLOSED
ClassificationAnsons Bay Harvest Area (Wild Harvest Area) is classified as an approved area for the taking of allspecies of regulated fish.
Current harvest status
Ansons Bay Harvest Area is CLOSED for the taking of all regulated fish from 0000hrs 01/09/2015.
Moulting Bay Growing Area
Zone 1 Harvest Area (Moulting Bay) OPEN
ClassificationZone 1 Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 228, 229) is classified as an approved area for the taking of allspecies of regulated fish.
Current harvest status
Zone 1 Harvest Area is OPEN for the taking of all regulated fish from 1500hrs 18/02/2021.
Zone 2 Harvest Area (Moulting Bay) CLOSED
ClassificationZone 2 Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 230, 231) is classified as an approved area for the taking of allspecies of regulated fish.
Current harvest status
Zone 2 Harvest Area is CLOSED for the taking of all regulated fish from 0230hrs 19/12/2020.
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Zone 4 Harvest Area (Moulting Bay) CLOSED
ClassificationZone 4 Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 9, 65) is classified as an approved area for the taking of allspecies of regulated fish.
Current harvest status
Zone 4 Harvest Area is CLOSED for the taking of all regulated fish from 0430hrs 30/01/2021.
Zone 5 Harvest Area (Moulting Bay) OPEN
ClassificationZone 5 Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 27, 144, 253) is classified as an approved area for the takingof all species of regulated fish.
Current harvest status
Zone 5 Harvest Area is OPEN for the taking of all regulated fish from 0900hrs 17/02/2021.
Zone 6A Harvest Area (Moulting Bay) OPEN
ClassificationZone 6A Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 232, 233) is classified as an approved area for the taking ofall species of regulated fish.
Current harvest status
Zone 6A Harvest Area is OPEN for the taking of all regulated fish from 0730hrs 15/02/2021.
Zone GB1 Harvest Area (Moulting Bay) CLOSED
ClassificationZone GB1 Harvest Area (Wild Harvest Area) is classified as an approved area for the taking of allspecies of regulated fish.
Current harvest status
Zone GB1 Harvest Area is CLOSED for the taking of all regulated fish from 0230hrs 19/12/2020.
Zone GB2 Harvest Area (Moulting Bay) OPEN
ClassificationZone GB2 Harvest Area (Wild Harvest Area) is classified as an approved area for the taking of allspecies of regulated fish.
Current harvest status
Zone GB2 Harvest Area is OPEN for the taking of all regulated fish from 0900hrs 19/02/2021.
Great Swanport Growing Area
East Harvest Area (Great Swanport) OPEN
ClassificationEast Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 8E, 49E, 50E, 51E) is classified as an approved area for thetaking of all species of regulated fish.
Current harvest status
East Harvest Area is OPEN for the taking of all regulated fish from 1530hrs 11/02/2021.
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West Harvest Area (Great Swanport) OPEN
ClassificationWest Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 8W, 265, 49W, 50W, 51W, 264W) is classified as an approvedarea for the taking of all species of regulated fish.
Current harvest status
West Harvest Area is OPEN for the taking of all regulated fish from 1530hrs 11/02/2021.
Great Oyster Bay Growing Area
Great Oyster Bay Harvest Area (Great Oyster Bay) OPEN
ClassificationGreat Oyster Bay Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 119, 126, 158, 246, 258, 259) is classified as anapproved area for the taking of all species of regulated fish.
Current harvest status
Great Oyster Bay Harvest Area is OPEN for the taking of all regulated fish from 1100hrs 25/12/2020.
Little Swanport Growing Area
Zone 6A/B Harvest Area (Little Swanport) OPEN
ClassificationZone 6A/B Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 18, 86, 202) is classified as an approved area for the takingof all species of regulated fish.
Current harvest status
Zone 6A/B Harvest Area is OPEN for the taking of all regulated fish from 2325hrs 24/12/2020.
Zone 6C Harvest Area (Little Swanport) CLOSED
ClassificationZone 6C Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 52) is classified as an approved area for the taking of allspecies of regulated fish.
Current harvest status
Zone 6C Harvest Area is CLOSED for the taking of all regulated fish from 1000hrs 05/08/2020.
Spring Bay Growing Area
Okehampton Bay Harvest Area (Spring Bay) CLOSED
ClassificationOkehampton Bay Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 236) is classified as an approved area for the takingof all species of regulated fish.
Current harvest statusOkehampton Bay Harvest Area is CLOSED for the taking of all regulated fish from 1459hrs18/08/2020.
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Spring Bay Harvest Area (Spring Bay) OPEN
ClassificationSpring Bay Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 164) is classified as an approved area for the taking of allspecies of regulated fish.
Current harvest status
Spring Bay Harvest Area is OPEN for the taking of all regulated fish from 1500hrs 12/10/2020.
Boomer Bay Growing Area
Boomer Bay Harvest Area (Boomer Bay) OPEN
ClassificationBoomer Bay Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 10, 11, 44, 127, 224, 255, 269, 58E, 58W) is classified asan approved area for the taking of all species of regulated fish.
Current harvest status
Boomer Bay Harvest Area is OPEN for the taking of all regulated fish from 0800hrs 13/10/2020.
Boomer Bay East Harvest Area (Boomer Bay) OPEN
ClassificationBoomer Bay East Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 96, 10E, 127E) is classified as an approved area forthe taking of all species of regulated fish.
Current harvest status
Boomer Bay East Harvest Area is OPEN for the taking of all regulated fish from 2120hrs 29/10/2020.
Little Boomer Bay Harvest Area (Boomer Bay) CLOSED
ClassificationLittle Boomer Bay Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 123) is classified as an approved area for the takingof all species of regulated fish.
Current harvest statusLittle Boomer Bay Harvest Area is CLOSED for the taking of all regulated fish from 2120hrs08/10/2020.
Dunalley Bay Growing Area
Zone A Harvest Area (Dunalley Bay) OPEN
ClassificationZone A Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 113) is classified as an approved area for the taking of allspecies of regulated fish.
Current harvest status
Zone A Harvest Area is OPEN for the taking of all regulated fish from 1821hrs 03/11/2020.
Zone B Harvest Area (Dunalley Bay) OPEN
ClassificationZone B Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 169, 170, 235) is classified as an approved area for the takingof all species of regulated fish.
Current harvest status
Zone B Harvest Area is OPEN for the taking of all regulated fish from 2120hrs 29/10/2020.
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King George Sound Growing Area
King George Sound Harvest Area (King George Sound) CLOSED
ClassificationKing George Sound Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 191) is classified as an approved area for thetaking of all species of regulated fish.
Current harvest statusKing George Sound Harvest Area is CLOSED for the taking of all regulated fish from 1000hrs09/10/2020.
Eaglehawk Bay Growing Area
Eaglehawk Bay Harvest Area (Eaglehawk Bay) OPEN
ClassificationEaglehawk Bay Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 196, 199) is classified as an approved area for thetaking of all species of regulated fish.
Current harvest status
Eaglehawk Bay Harvest Area is OPEN for the taking of all regulated fish from 1000hrs 16/10/2020.
Garfish Bay/Dart Island Growing Area
Garfish Bay/Dart Island Harvest Area (Garfish Bay/Dart Island) OPEN
ClassificationGarfish Bay/Dart Island Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 16, 166) is classified as an approved area forthe taking of all species of regulated fish.
Current harvest statusGarfish Bay/Dart Island Harvest Area is OPEN for the taking of all regulated fish from 1400hrs17/10/2020.
Pitt Water Growing Area
Zone 1 Harvest Area (Pitt Water) CLOSED
ClassificationZone 1 Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 46, 47, 48, 79, 80) is classified as an approved area for thetaking of all species of regulated fish.
Current harvest status
Zone 1 Harvest Area is CLOSED for the taking of all regulated fish from 0530hrs 06/02/2021.
Zone 2 Harvest Area (Pitt Water) CLOSED
ClassificationZone 2 Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 80, 81) is classified as an approved area for the taking of allspecies of regulated fish.
Current harvest status
Zone 2 Harvest Area is CLOSED for the taking of all regulated fish from 0530hrs 06/02/2021.
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Zone 3 Harvest Area (Pitt Water) CLOSED
ClassificationZone 3 Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 1) is classified as an approved area for the taking of all speciesof regulated fish.
Current harvest status
Zone 3 Harvest Area is CLOSED for the taking of all regulated fish from 0530hrs 06/02/2021.
Pipe Clay Lagoon Growing Area
Zone 1 Harvest Area (Pipe Clay Lagoon) OPEN
ClassificationZone 1 Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 12, 15, 91, 97, 98, 108, 197, 198, 226, 270) is classified as anapproved area for the taking of all species of regulated fish.
Current harvest status
Zone 1 Harvest Area is OPEN for the taking of all regulated fish from 1100hrs 08/02/2021.
Zone 3 Harvest Area (Pipe Clay Lagoon) OPEN
ClassificationZone 3 Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 13) is classified as an approved area for the taking of allspecies of regulated fish.
Current harvest status
Zone 3 Harvest Area is OPEN for the taking of all regulated fish from 1100hrs 08/02/2021.
Great Bay Growing Area
Inter-tidal North Harvest Area (Great Bay) OPEN
ClassificationInter-tidal North Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 69, 70, 156, 157, 161, 242, 243) is classified as anapproved area for the taking of all species of regulated fish.
Current harvest status
Inter-tidal North Harvest Area is OPEN for the taking of all regulated fish from 1145hrs 11/02/2021.
Inter-tidal South Harvest Area (Great Bay) OPEN
ClassificationInter-tidal South Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 39, 42) is classified as an approved area for thetaking of all species of regulated fish.
Current harvest status
Inter-tidal South Harvest Area is OPEN for the taking of all regulated fish from 1100hrs 11/10/2020.
Sub-tidal Harvest Area (Great Bay) OPEN
ClassificationSub-tidal Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 69, 116, 204, 276) is classified as an approved area for thetaking of all species of regulated fish.
Current harvest status
Sub-tidal Harvest Area is OPEN for the taking of all regulated fish from 1015hrs 02/07/2020.
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Fleurtys Point Growing Area
Fleurtys Point Harvest Area (Fleurtys Point) OPEN
ClassificationFleurtys Point Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 57) is classified as an approved area for the taking of allspecies of regulated fish.
Current harvest status
Fleurtys Point Harvest Area is OPEN for the taking of all regulated fish from 1833hrs 27/10/2020.
Little Taylors Bay Growing Area
Little Taylors Bay Harvest Area (Little Taylors Bay) CLOSED
ClassificationLittle Taylors Bay Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 59, 210) is classified as an approved area for thetaking of all species of regulated fish.
Current harvest statusLittle Taylors Bay Harvest Area is CLOSED for the taking of all regulated fish from 1700hrs29/01/2021.
Cloudy Bay Lagoon Growing Area
Cloudy Bay Harvest Area (Cloudy Bay Lagoon) OPEN
ClassificationCloudy Bay Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 4, 212, 254) is classified as an approved area for thetaking of all species of regulated fish.
Current harvest status
Cloudy Bay Harvest Area is OPEN for the taking of all regulated fish from 1230hrs 07/01/2020.
Port Esperance Growing Area
Zone 1B Harvest Area (Port Esperance) OPEN
ClassificationZone 1B Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 66) is classified as an approved area for the taking of allspecies of regulated fish.
Current harvest status
Zone 1B Harvest Area is OPEN for the taking of all regulated fish from 0830hrs 11/02/2021.
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Hastings Bay Growing Area
Hastings Bay Harvest Area (Hastings Bay) CLOSED
ClassificationHastings Bay Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 5, 139, 195) is classified as an approved area for thetaking of all species of regulated fish.
Current harvest status
Hastings Bay Harvest Area is CLOSED for the taking of all regulated fish from 0850hrs 04/12/2019.
Recherché Bay Growing Area
Recherché Bay Harvest Area (Recherché Bay) OPEN
ClassificationRecherché Bay Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 35, 274) is classified as an approved area for thetaking of all species of regulated fish.
Current harvest status
Recherché Bay Harvest Area is OPEN for the taking of all regulated fish from 1300hrs 13/02/2021.
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DIVISION 2: RESTRICTED AREAS/CONDITIONALLY APPROVED AREAS
(DEPURATION) OPEN FOR THE TAKING OF REGULATED FISH
Areas specified in Division 2 of Part B of this Classification Notice are classified as:(a) in the case of regulated fish that are taken for direct transfer to a wet storage facility for depuration inaccordance with a wet storage authorisation, a conditionally approved area (depuration); or(b) in any other case, a restricted area.
Big Bay Growing Area
Zone D Harvest Area (Big Bay) RESTRICTED
ClassificationZone D Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 21, 32) is classified as a restricted area for the taking of allspecies of regulated fish.
Little Norfolk Bay Growing Area
Little Norfolk Bay Harvest Area (Little Norfolk Bay) RESTRICTED
ClassificationLittle Norfolk Bay Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 14) is classified as a restricted area for the taking ofall species of regulated fish.
Island Inlet Growing Area
Zone 4 Harvest Area (Island Inlet) RESTRICTED
ClassificationZone 4 Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 7, 46, 47, 48, 79) is classified as a restricted area for the takingof all species of regulated fish.
Zone 5 Harvest Area (Island Inlet) RESTRICTED
ClassificationZone 5 Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 28, 46, 47, 48, 81, 256, 260) is classified as a restricted areafor the taking of all species of regulated fish.
Gardners Bay Growing Area
Gardners Bay Harvest Area (Gardners Bay) RESTRICTED
ClassificationGardners Bay Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 136) is classified as a restricted area for the taking of allspecies of regulated fish.
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DIVISION 3: APPROVED AREAS (WILD HARVEST) TEMPORARILY CLOSED FOR
THE TAKING OF REGULATED FISH
Division 3 of Part B of this Classification Notice specifies the areas that are approved areas (wild harvest) thatare temporarily closed for the taking of the class or species of specified regulated fish.
Approved Area (WildFishery) Temporarily Closed
Class or Species ofRegulated Fish
Commentary
Abalone Block 24A All species of abalone of thegenus Haliotis
Closed 29 September 2017 forbiotoxins
Abalone Block 24B All species of abalone of thegenus Haliotis
Closed 29 September 2017 forbiotoxins
Abalone Block 24C All species of abalone of thegenus Haliotis
Closed 29 September 2017 forbiotoxins
Abalone Block 25 All species of abalone of thegenus Haliotis
Closed 1 October 2015 forbiotoxins
Abalone Block 26A All species of abalone of thegenus Haliotis
Closed 1 October 2015 forbiotoxins
Abalone Block 26B All species of abalone of thegenus Haliotis
Closed 10 October 2017 forbiotoxins
Abalone Block 26C All species of abalone of thegenus Haliotis
Closed 10 October 2017 forbiotoxins
Abalone Block 30A All species of abalone of thegenus Haliotis
Closed 13 October 2017 forbiotoxins
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DIVISION 4: APPROVED AREAS (WILD HARVEST) OPEN FOR THE TAKING OF
REGULATED FISH
Division 4 of Part B of this Classification Notice specifies the areas that are approved areas (wild fishery) thatare open for the taking of the class or species of specified regulated fish.Division 4 may also specify any conditions that apply in respect of the taking of specified regulated fish from theapproved area, or part thereof.
All parts of the State waters for Tasmania not otherwise specified in this classification notice, where
wild regulated fish may lawfully be taken for a commercial purpose under the Living Marine Resources
Management Act 1995, or a law of the Commonwealth that corresponds with the Living Marine
Resources Management Act 1995 are classified as an approved area that is open for the taking of all
species of regulated fish.
All parts of the inland waters for Tasmania not otherwise specified in this classification notice, where
wild regulated fish may lawfully be taken for a commercial purpose under the Inland Fisheries Act 1995
or Living Marine Resources Management Act 1995, are classified as an approved area that is open for
the taking of all species of regulated fish.
All parts of the adjacent area for Tasmania not otherwise specified in this classification notice, where
wild regulated fish may lawfully be taken for a commercial purpose under the Living Marine Resources
Management Act 1995, or a law of the Commonwealth that corresponds with the Living Marine
Resources Management Act 1995, are classified as an approved area that is open for the taking of all
species of regulated fish.
Dated this 19 February 2021
.................................................................................
Gideon Heller-Wagner
Technical Officer, ShellMAP Regulatory Services
STATE WATERS
INLAND WATERS
ADJACENT AREA
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2021/022
PRIMARY PRODUCE SAFETY (SEAFOOD)
REGULATIONS 2014
CLASSIFICATION NOTICE
I, Gideon Heller-Wagner, being authorised to do so under section 8 (4) of the Primary Produce Safety
Act 2011, hereby make in accordance with regulations 18 and 19 of the Primary Produce Safety
(Seafood) Regulations 2014, the classification notice set out in Schedule 1.
SCHEDULE 1
PART APreliminary
1. When classification notice takes effect
This classification notice takes effect on 1700hrs 19 February 2021, revokes and replaces allprevious classification notices and remains in force until revoked.
2. Interpretation
In this classification notice –
"abalone block" means the area within the boundaries of the geographical subunits of thecommercial abalone fishery, represented as blocks within the Commercial Abalone FisheryOperational Information Paper for the current licencing year, as published by DPIPWE;
"the Act" means the Primary Produce Safety Act 2011 and includes the Primary ProduceSafety (Seafood) Regulations 2014 made under the Act;
"adjacent area" for Tasmania, has the same meaning as within Schedule 1 of the Crimes atSea Act 1999;
"current harvest status" in respect of an area refers to whether the area is open or closed(or partially closed) for the taking of regulated fish;
"DPIPWE" means the Tasmanian Department of Primary Industries, Parks, Water andEnvironment.
"inland waters" for Tasmania has the same meaning as within the Inland Fisheries Act1995;
"lease" means a lease, special lease or emergency lease in force under Part 4 of the MarineFarming Planning Act 1994;
"lease number" means the number, title or code used to identify a particular lease, andincludes all of the area contained within the boundaries of that lease;
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PART BClassification and current harvest status of areas
DIVISION 1: APPROVED AREAS (MARINE FARMING) FOR THE TAKING OF
REGULATED FISH
Division 1 of Part B of this Classification Notice specifies the areas that are approved areas (marine farming) forthe taking of the class or species of specified regulated fish, and specifies the current harvest status for theapproved area.Division 1 may also specify any conditions that apply in respect of the taking of specified regulated fish from theapproved area.
"harvest area" means an approved or restricted area for the taking of the class or species ofregulated fish specified in this notice and includes all of the leases within the boundaries asdescribed in latest edition of the Tasmanian Shellfish Harvest Boundaries Document
"conditionally approved area (depuration)" means an area that is classified as anapproved area on the condition that regulated fish may only be taken for the purpose of directtransfer to a wet storage facility for depuration in accordance with a wet storage authorisationbefore being supplied for human consumption;
"growing area" means a geographical grouping of one or more harvest areas as describedin latest edition of the Tasmanian Shellfish Harvest Boundaries Document
"marine farming zone" has the same meaning as in the Marine Farming Planning Act 1995
"State waters" for Tasmania, has the same meaning as within the Marine Farming PlanningAct 1994;
"wet storage facility" means an accredited seafood premises where an accredited seafoodproducer is authorised to hold seafood in wet storage in accordance with a wet storageauthorisation;
"zone" means a marine farming zone
All other words and expressions used in this classification notice have the same meaning asthey have in the Act.
Sea Elephant River Growing Area
Sea Elephant River Harvest Area (Sea Elephant River) CLOSED
ClassificationSea Elephant River Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 38) is classified as an approved area for the takingof all species of regulated fish.
Current harvest statusSea Elephant River Harvest Area is CLOSED for the taking of all regulated fish from 1000hrs06/02/2021.
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Montagu Growing Area
Montagu Harvest Area (Montagu) CLOSED
ClassificationMontagu Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 19, 29, 30, 31, 33) is classified as an approved area for thetaking of all species of regulated fish.
Current harvest status
Montagu Harvest Area is CLOSED for the taking of all regulated fish from 0500hrs 16/04/2018.
Big Bay Growing Area
Zone B Harvest Area (Big Bay) CLOSED
ClassificationZone B Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 82, 227) is classified as an approved area for the taking of allspecies of regulated fish.
Current harvest status
Zone B Harvest Area is CLOSED for the taking of all regulated fish from 1830hrs 07/02/2019.
Zone C Harvest Area (Big Bay) CLOSED
ClassificationZone C Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 25, 54) is classified as an approved area for the taking of allspecies of regulated fish.
Current harvest status
Zone C Harvest Area is CLOSED for the taking of all regulated fish from 0600hrs 19/05/2017.
Zone E Harvest Area (Big Bay) CLOSED
ClassificationZone E Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 20, 25) is classified as an approved area for the taking of allspecies of regulated fish.
Current harvest status
Zone E Harvest Area is CLOSED for the taking of all regulated fish from 1045hrs 04/04/2020.
Duck Bay Growing Area
Duck Bay Harvest Area (Duck Bay) OPEN
ClassificationDuck Bay Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 22, 23, 24) is classified as an approved area for the takingof all species of regulated fish.
Current harvest status
Duck Bay Harvest Area is OPEN for the taking of all regulated fish from 1700hrs 09/02/2021.
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Kemps Bay Harvest Area (Duck Bay) OPEN
ClassificationKemps Bay Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 248) is classified as an approved area for the taking of allspecies of regulated fish.
Current harvest status
Kemps Bay Harvest Area is OPEN for the taking of all regulated fish from 1530hrs 09/02/2021.
Port Sorell Growing Area
Port Sorell Harvest Area (Port Sorell) CLOSED
ClassificationPort Sorell Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 95, 145) is classified as an approved area for the taking ofall species of regulated fish.
Current harvest status
Port Sorell Harvest Area is CLOSED for the taking of all regulated fish from 0930hrs 06/02/2021.
Ansons Bay Growing Area
Ansons Bay Harvest Area (Ansons Bay) CLOSED
ClassificationAnsons Bay Harvest Area (Wild Harvest Area) is classified as an approved area for the taking of allspecies of regulated fish.
Current harvest status
Ansons Bay Harvest Area is CLOSED for the taking of all regulated fish from 0000hrs 01/09/2015.
Moulting Bay Growing Area
Zone 1 Harvest Area (Moulting Bay) OPEN
ClassificationZone 1 Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 228, 229) is classified as an approved area for the taking of allspecies of regulated fish.
Current harvest status
Zone 1 Harvest Area is OPEN for the taking of all regulated fish from 1500hrs 18/02/2021.
Zone 2 Harvest Area (Moulting Bay) OPEN
ClassificationZone 2 Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 230, 231) is classified as an approved area for the taking of allspecies of regulated fish.
Current harvest status
Zone 2 Harvest Area is OPEN for the taking of all regulated fish from 1300hrs 21/02/2021.
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Zone 4 Harvest Area (Moulting Bay) CLOSED
ClassificationZone 4 Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 9, 65) is classified as an approved area for the taking of allspecies of regulated fish.
Current harvest status
Zone 4 Harvest Area is CLOSED for the taking of all regulated fish from 0430hrs 30/01/2021.
Zone 5 Harvest Area (Moulting Bay) OPEN
ClassificationZone 5 Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 27, 144, 253) is classified as an approved area for the takingof all species of regulated fish.
Current harvest status
Zone 5 Harvest Area is OPEN for the taking of all regulated fish from 0900hrs 17/02/2021.
Zone 6A Harvest Area (Moulting Bay) OPEN
ClassificationZone 6A Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 232, 233) is classified as an approved area for the taking ofall species of regulated fish.
Current harvest status
Zone 6A Harvest Area is OPEN for the taking of all regulated fish from 0730hrs 15/02/2021.
Zone GB1 Harvest Area (Moulting Bay) CLOSED
ClassificationZone GB1 Harvest Area (Wild Harvest Area) is classified as an approved area for the taking of allspecies of regulated fish.
Current harvest status
Zone GB1 Harvest Area is CLOSED for the taking of all regulated fish from 0230hrs 19/12/2020.
Zone GB2 Harvest Area (Moulting Bay) OPEN
ClassificationZone GB2 Harvest Area (Wild Harvest Area) is classified as an approved area for the taking of allspecies of regulated fish.
Current harvest status
Zone GB2 Harvest Area is OPEN for the taking of all regulated fish from 0900hrs 19/02/2021.
Great Swanport Growing Area
East Harvest Area (Great Swanport) OPEN
ClassificationEast Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 8E, 49E, 50E, 51E) is classified as an approved area for thetaking of all species of regulated fish.
Current harvest status
East Harvest Area is OPEN for the taking of all regulated fish from 1530hrs 11/02/2021.
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West Harvest Area (Great Swanport) OPEN
ClassificationWest Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 8W, 265, 49W, 50W, 51W, 264W) is classified as an approvedarea for the taking of all species of regulated fish.
Current harvest status
West Harvest Area is OPEN for the taking of all regulated fish from 1530hrs 11/02/2021.
Great Oyster Bay Growing Area
Great Oyster Bay Harvest Area (Great Oyster Bay) OPEN
ClassificationGreat Oyster Bay Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 119, 126, 158, 246, 258, 259) is classified as anapproved area for the taking of all species of regulated fish.
Current harvest status
Great Oyster Bay Harvest Area is OPEN for the taking of all regulated fish from 1100hrs 25/12/2020.
Little Swanport Growing Area
Zone 6A/B Harvest Area (Little Swanport) OPEN
ClassificationZone 6A/B Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 18, 86, 202) is classified as an approved area for the takingof all species of regulated fish.
Current harvest status
Zone 6A/B Harvest Area is OPEN for the taking of all regulated fish from 2325hrs 24/12/2020.
Zone 6C Harvest Area (Little Swanport) CLOSED
ClassificationZone 6C Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 52) is classified as an approved area for the taking of allspecies of regulated fish.
Current harvest status
Zone 6C Harvest Area is CLOSED for the taking of all regulated fish from 1000hrs 05/08/2020.
Spring Bay Growing Area
Okehampton Bay Harvest Area (Spring Bay) CLOSED
ClassificationOkehampton Bay Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 236) is classified as an approved area for the takingof all species of regulated fish.
Current harvest statusOkehampton Bay Harvest Area is CLOSED for the taking of all regulated fish from 1459hrs18/08/2020.
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Spring Bay Harvest Area (Spring Bay) OPEN
ClassificationSpring Bay Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 164) is classified as an approved area for the taking of allspecies of regulated fish.
Current harvest status
Spring Bay Harvest Area is OPEN for the taking of all regulated fish from 1500hrs 12/10/2020.
Boomer Bay Growing Area
Boomer Bay Harvest Area (Boomer Bay) OPEN
ClassificationBoomer Bay Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 10, 11, 44, 127, 224, 255, 269, 58E, 58W) is classified asan approved area for the taking of all species of regulated fish.
Current harvest status
Boomer Bay Harvest Area is OPEN for the taking of all regulated fish from 0800hrs 13/10/2020.
Boomer Bay East Harvest Area (Boomer Bay) OPEN
ClassificationBoomer Bay East Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 96, 10E, 127E) is classified as an approved area forthe taking of all species of regulated fish.
Current harvest status
Boomer Bay East Harvest Area is OPEN for the taking of all regulated fish from 2120hrs 29/10/2020.
Little Boomer Bay Harvest Area (Boomer Bay) CLOSED
ClassificationLittle Boomer Bay Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 123) is classified as an approved area for the takingof all species of regulated fish.
Current harvest statusLittle Boomer Bay Harvest Area is CLOSED for the taking of all regulated fish from 2120hrs08/10/2020.
Dunalley Bay Growing Area
Zone A Harvest Area (Dunalley Bay) OPEN
ClassificationZone A Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 113) is classified as an approved area for the taking of allspecies of regulated fish.
Current harvest status
Zone A Harvest Area is OPEN for the taking of all regulated fish from 1821hrs 03/11/2020.
Zone B Harvest Area (Dunalley Bay) OPEN
ClassificationZone B Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 169, 170, 235) is classified as an approved area for the takingof all species of regulated fish.
Current harvest status
Zone B Harvest Area is OPEN for the taking of all regulated fish from 2120hrs 29/10/2020.
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King George Sound Growing Area
King George Sound Harvest Area (King George Sound) CLOSED
ClassificationKing George Sound Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 191) is classified as an approved area for thetaking of all species of regulated fish.
Current harvest statusKing George Sound Harvest Area is CLOSED for the taking of all regulated fish from 1000hrs09/10/2020.
Eaglehawk Bay Growing Area
Eaglehawk Bay Harvest Area (Eaglehawk Bay) OPEN
ClassificationEaglehawk Bay Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 196, 199) is classified as an approved area for thetaking of all species of regulated fish.
Current harvest status
Eaglehawk Bay Harvest Area is OPEN for the taking of all regulated fish from 1000hrs 16/10/2020.
Garfish Bay/Dart Island Growing Area
Garfish Bay/Dart Island Harvest Area (Garfish Bay/Dart Island) OPEN
ClassificationGarfish Bay/Dart Island Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 16, 166) is classified as an approved area forthe taking of all species of regulated fish.
Current harvest statusGarfish Bay/Dart Island Harvest Area is OPEN for the taking of all regulated fish from 1400hrs17/10/2020.
Pitt Water Growing Area
Zone 1 Harvest Area (Pitt Water) CLOSED
ClassificationZone 1 Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 46, 47, 48, 79, 80) is classified as an approved area for thetaking of all species of regulated fish.
Current harvest status
Zone 1 Harvest Area is CLOSED for the taking of all regulated fish from 0530hrs 06/02/2021.
Zone 2 Harvest Area (Pitt Water) CLOSED
ClassificationZone 2 Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 80, 81) is classified as an approved area for the taking of allspecies of regulated fish.
Current harvest status
Zone 2 Harvest Area is CLOSED for the taking of all regulated fish from 0530hrs 06/02/2021.
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Zone 3 Harvest Area (Pitt Water) CLOSED
ClassificationZone 3 Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 1) is classified as an approved area for the taking of all speciesof regulated fish.
Current harvest status
Zone 3 Harvest Area is CLOSED for the taking of all regulated fish from 0530hrs 06/02/2021.
Pipe Clay Lagoon Growing Area
Zone 1 Harvest Area (Pipe Clay Lagoon) OPEN
ClassificationZone 1 Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 12, 15, 91, 97, 98, 108, 197, 198, 226, 270) is classified as anapproved area for the taking of all species of regulated fish.
Current harvest status
Zone 1 Harvest Area is OPEN for the taking of all regulated fish from 1100hrs 08/02/2021.
Zone 3 Harvest Area (Pipe Clay Lagoon) OPEN
ClassificationZone 3 Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 13) is classified as an approved area for the taking of allspecies of regulated fish.
Current harvest status
Zone 3 Harvest Area is OPEN for the taking of all regulated fish from 1100hrs 08/02/2021.
Great Bay Growing Area
Inter-tidal North Harvest Area (Great Bay) OPEN
ClassificationInter-tidal North Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 69, 70, 156, 157, 161, 242, 243) is classified as anapproved area for the taking of all species of regulated fish.
Current harvest status
Inter-tidal North Harvest Area is OPEN for the taking of all regulated fish from 1145hrs 11/02/2021.
Inter-tidal South Harvest Area (Great Bay) OPEN
ClassificationInter-tidal South Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 39, 42) is classified as an approved area for thetaking of all species of regulated fish.
Current harvest status
Inter-tidal South Harvest Area is OPEN for the taking of all regulated fish from 1100hrs 11/10/2020.
Sub-tidal Harvest Area (Great Bay) OPEN
ClassificationSub-tidal Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 69, 116, 204, 276) is classified as an approved area for thetaking of all species of regulated fish.
Current harvest status
Sub-tidal Harvest Area is OPEN for the taking of all regulated fish from 1015hrs 02/07/2020.
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Fleurtys Point Growing Area
Fleurtys Point Harvest Area (Fleurtys Point) OPEN
ClassificationFleurtys Point Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 57) is classified as an approved area for the taking of allspecies of regulated fish.
Current harvest status
Fleurtys Point Harvest Area is OPEN for the taking of all regulated fish from 1833hrs 27/10/2020.
Little Taylors Bay Growing Area
Little Taylors Bay Harvest Area (Little Taylors Bay) CLOSED
ClassificationLittle Taylors Bay Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 59, 210) is classified as an approved area for thetaking of all species of regulated fish.
Current harvest statusLittle Taylors Bay Harvest Area is CLOSED for the taking of all regulated fish from 1700hrs29/01/2021.
Cloudy Bay Lagoon Growing Area
Cloudy Bay Harvest Area (Cloudy Bay Lagoon) OPEN
ClassificationCloudy Bay Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 4, 212, 254) is classified as an approved area for thetaking of all species of regulated fish.
Current harvest status
Cloudy Bay Harvest Area is OPEN for the taking of all regulated fish from 1230hrs 07/01/2020.
Port Esperance Growing Area
Zone 1B Harvest Area (Port Esperance) OPEN
ClassificationZone 1B Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 66) is classified as an approved area for the taking of allspecies of regulated fish.
Current harvest status
Zone 1B Harvest Area is OPEN for the taking of all regulated fish from 0830hrs 11/02/2021.
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Hastings Bay Growing Area
Hastings Bay Harvest Area (Hastings Bay) CLOSED
ClassificationHastings Bay Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 5, 139, 195) is classified as an approved area for thetaking of all species of regulated fish.
Current harvest status
Hastings Bay Harvest Area is CLOSED for the taking of all regulated fish from 0850hrs 04/12/2019.
Recherché Bay Growing Area
Recherché Bay Harvest Area (Recherché Bay) OPEN
ClassificationRecherché Bay Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 35, 274) is classified as an approved area for thetaking of all species of regulated fish.
Current harvest status
Recherché Bay Harvest Area is OPEN for the taking of all regulated fish from 1300hrs 13/02/2021.
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DIVISION 2: RESTRICTED AREAS/CONDITIONALLY APPROVED AREAS
(DEPURATION) OPEN FOR THE TAKING OF REGULATED FISH
Areas specified in Division 2 of Part B of this Classification Notice are classified as:(a) in the case of regulated fish that are taken for direct transfer to a wet storage facility for depuration inaccordance with a wet storage authorisation, a conditionally approved area (depuration); or(b) in any other case, a restricted area.
Big Bay Growing Area
Zone D Harvest Area (Big Bay) RESTRICTED
ClassificationZone D Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 21, 32) is classified as a restricted area for the taking of allspecies of regulated fish.
Little Norfolk Bay Growing Area
Little Norfolk Bay Harvest Area (Little Norfolk Bay) RESTRICTED
ClassificationLittle Norfolk Bay Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 14) is classified as a restricted area for the taking ofall species of regulated fish.
Island Inlet Growing Area
Zone 4 Harvest Area (Island Inlet) RESTRICTED
ClassificationZone 4 Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 7, 46, 47, 48, 79) is classified as a restricted area for the takingof all species of regulated fish.
Zone 5 Harvest Area (Island Inlet) RESTRICTED
ClassificationZone 5 Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 28, 46, 47, 48, 81, 256, 260) is classified as a restricted areafor the taking of all species of regulated fish.
Gardners Bay Growing Area
Gardners Bay Harvest Area (Gardners Bay) RESTRICTED
ClassificationGardners Bay Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 136) is classified as a restricted area for the taking of allspecies of regulated fish.
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DIVISION 3: APPROVED AREAS (WILD HARVEST) TEMPORARILY CLOSED FOR
THE TAKING OF REGULATED FISH
Division 3 of Part B of this Classification Notice specifies the areas that are approved areas (wild harvest) thatare temporarily closed for the taking of the class or species of specified regulated fish.
Approved Area (WildFishery) Temporarily Closed
Class or Species ofRegulated Fish
Commentary
Abalone Block 24A All species of abalone of thegenus Haliotis
Closed 29 September 2017 forbiotoxins
Abalone Block 24B All species of abalone of thegenus Haliotis
Closed 29 September 2017 forbiotoxins
Abalone Block 24C All species of abalone of thegenus Haliotis
Closed 29 September 2017 forbiotoxins
Abalone Block 25 All species of abalone of thegenus Haliotis
Closed 1 October 2015 forbiotoxins
Abalone Block 26A All species of abalone of thegenus Haliotis
Closed 1 October 2015 forbiotoxins
Abalone Block 26B All species of abalone of thegenus Haliotis
Closed 10 October 2017 forbiotoxins
Abalone Block 26C All species of abalone of thegenus Haliotis
Closed 10 October 2017 forbiotoxins
Abalone Block 30A All species of abalone of thegenus Haliotis
Closed 13 October 2017 forbiotoxins
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DIVISION 4: APPROVED AREAS (WILD HARVEST) OPEN FOR THE TAKING OF
REGULATED FISH
Division 4 of Part B of this Classification Notice specifies the areas that are approved areas (wild fishery) thatare open for the taking of the class or species of specified regulated fish.Division 4 may also specify any conditions that apply in respect of the taking of specified regulated fish from theapproved area, or part thereof.
All parts of the State waters for Tasmania not otherwise specified in this classification notice, where
wild regulated fish may lawfully be taken for a commercial purpose under the Living Marine Resources
Management Act 1995, or a law of the Commonwealth that corresponds with the Living Marine
Resources Management Act 1995 are classified as an approved area that is open for the taking of all
species of regulated fish.
All parts of the inland waters for Tasmania not otherwise specified in this classification notice, where
wild regulated fish may lawfully be taken for a commercial purpose under the Inland Fisheries Act 1995
or Living Marine Resources Management Act 1995, are classified as an approved area that is open for
the taking of all species of regulated fish.
All parts of the adjacent area for Tasmania not otherwise specified in this classification notice, where
wild regulated fish may lawfully be taken for a commercial purpose under the Living Marine Resources
Management Act 1995, or a law of the Commonwealth that corresponds with the Living Marine
Resources Management Act 1995, are classified as an approved area that is open for the taking of all
species of regulated fish.
Dated this 19 February 2021
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Gideon Heller-Wagner
Technical Officer, ShellMAP Regulatory Services
STATE WATERS
INLAND WATERS
ADJACENT AREA
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2021/023
PRIMARY PRODUCE SAFETY (SEAFOOD)
REGULATIONS 2014
CLASSIFICATION NOTICE
I, Gideon Heller-Wagner, being authorised to do so under section 8 (4) of the Primary Produce Safety
Act 2011, hereby make in accordance with regulations 18 and 19 of the Primary Produce Safety
(Seafood) Regulations 2014, the classification notice set out in Schedule 1.
SCHEDULE 1
PART APreliminary
1. When classification notice takes effect
This classification notice takes effect on 1158hrs 26 February 2021, revokes and replaces allprevious classification notices and remains in force until revoked.
2. Interpretation
In this classification notice –
"abalone block" means the area within the boundaries of the geographical subunits of thecommercial abalone fishery, represented as blocks within the Commercial Abalone FisheryOperational Information Paper for the current licencing year, as published by DPIPWE;
"the Act" means the Primary Produce Safety Act 2011 and includes the Primary ProduceSafety (Seafood) Regulations 2014 made under the Act;
"adjacent area" for Tasmania, has the same meaning as within Schedule 1 of the Crimes atSea Act 1999;
"current harvest status" in respect of an area refers to whether the area is open or closed(or partially closed) for the taking of regulated fish;
"DPIPWE" means the Tasmanian Department of Primary Industries, Parks, Water andEnvironment.
"inland waters" for Tasmania has the same meaning as within the Inland Fisheries Act1995;
"lease" means a lease, special lease or emergency lease in force under Part 4 of the MarineFarming Planning Act 1994;
"lease number" means the number, title or code used to identify a particular lease, andincludes all of the area contained within the boundaries of that lease;
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PART BClassification and current harvest status of areas
DIVISION 1: APPROVED AREAS (MARINE FARMING) FOR THE TAKING OF
REGULATED FISH
Division 1 of Part B of this Classification Notice specifies the areas that are approved areas (marine farming) forthe taking of the class or species of specified regulated fish, and specifies the current harvest status for theapproved area.Division 1 may also specify any conditions that apply in respect of the taking of specified regulated fish from theapproved area.
"harvest area" means an approved or restricted area for the taking of the class or species ofregulated fish specified in this notice and includes all of the leases within the boundaries asdescribed in latest edition of the Tasmanian Shellfish Harvest Boundaries Document
"conditionally approved area (depuration)" means an area that is classified as anapproved area on the condition that regulated fish may only be taken for the purpose of directtransfer to a wet storage facility for depuration in accordance with a wet storage authorisationbefore being supplied for human consumption;
"growing area" means a geographical grouping of one or more harvest areas as describedin latest edition of the Tasmanian Shellfish Harvest Boundaries Document
"marine farming zone" has the same meaning as in the Marine Farming Planning Act 1995
"State waters" for Tasmania, has the same meaning as within the Marine Farming PlanningAct 1994;
"wet storage facility" means an accredited seafood premises where an accredited seafoodproducer is authorised to hold seafood in wet storage in accordance with a wet storageauthorisation;
"zone" means a marine farming zone
All other words and expressions used in this classification notice have the same meaning asthey have in the Act.
Sea Elephant River Growing Area
Sea Elephant River Harvest Area (Sea Elephant River) CLOSED
ClassificationSea Elephant River Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 38) is classified as an approved area for the takingof all species of regulated fish.
Current harvest statusSea Elephant River Harvest Area is CLOSED for the taking of all regulated fish from 1000hrs06/02/2021.
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Montagu Growing Area
Montagu Harvest Area (Montagu) CLOSED
ClassificationMontagu Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 19, 29, 30, 31, 33) is classified as an approved area for thetaking of all species of regulated fish.
Current harvest status
Montagu Harvest Area is CLOSED for the taking of all regulated fish from 0500hrs 16/04/2018.
Big Bay Growing Area
Zone B Harvest Area (Big Bay) CLOSED
ClassificationZone B Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 82, 227) is classified as an approved area for the taking of allspecies of regulated fish.
Current harvest status
Zone B Harvest Area is CLOSED for the taking of all regulated fish from 1830hrs 07/02/2019.
Zone C Harvest Area (Big Bay) CLOSED
ClassificationZone C Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 25, 54) is classified as an approved area for the taking of allspecies of regulated fish.
Current harvest status
Zone C Harvest Area is CLOSED for the taking of all regulated fish from 0600hrs 19/05/2017.
Zone E Harvest Area (Big Bay) CLOSED
ClassificationZone E Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 20, 25) is classified as an approved area for the taking of allspecies of regulated fish.
Current harvest status
Zone E Harvest Area is CLOSED for the taking of all regulated fish from 1045hrs 04/04/2020.
Duck Bay Growing Area
Duck Bay Harvest Area (Duck Bay) OPEN
ClassificationDuck Bay Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 22, 23, 24) is classified as an approved area for the takingof all species of regulated fish.
Current harvest status
Duck Bay Harvest Area is OPEN for the taking of all regulated fish from 1700hrs 09/02/2021.
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Kemps Bay Harvest Area (Duck Bay) OPEN
ClassificationKemps Bay Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 248) is classified as an approved area for the taking of allspecies of regulated fish.
Current harvest status
Kemps Bay Harvest Area is OPEN for the taking of all regulated fish from 1530hrs 09/02/2021.
Port Sorell Growing Area
Port Sorell Harvest Area (Port Sorell) CLOSED
ClassificationPort Sorell Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 95, 145) is classified as an approved area for the taking ofall species of regulated fish.
Current harvest status
Port Sorell Harvest Area is CLOSED for the taking of all regulated fish from 0930hrs 06/02/2021.
Ansons Bay Growing Area
Ansons Bay Harvest Area (Ansons Bay) CLOSED
ClassificationAnsons Bay Harvest Area (Wild Harvest Area) is classified as an approved area for the taking of allspecies of regulated fish.
Current harvest status
Ansons Bay Harvest Area is CLOSED for the taking of all regulated fish from 0000hrs 01/09/2015.
Moulting Bay Growing Area
Zone 1 Harvest Area (Moulting Bay) OPEN
ClassificationZone 1 Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 228, 229) is classified as an approved area for the taking of allspecies of regulated fish.
Current harvest status
Zone 1 Harvest Area is OPEN for the taking of all regulated fish from 1500hrs 18/02/2021.
Zone 2 Harvest Area (Moulting Bay) OPEN
ClassificationZone 2 Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 230, 231) is classified as an approved area for the taking of allspecies of regulated fish.
Current harvest status
Zone 2 Harvest Area is OPEN for the taking of all regulated fish from 1300hrs 21/02/2021.
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Zone 4 Harvest Area (Moulting Bay) CLOSED
ClassificationZone 4 Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 9, 65) is classified as an approved area for the taking of allspecies of regulated fish.
Current harvest status
Zone 4 Harvest Area is CLOSED for the taking of all regulated fish from 0430hrs 30/01/2021.
Zone 5 Harvest Area (Moulting Bay) OPEN
ClassificationZone 5 Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 27, 144, 253) is classified as an approved area for the takingof all species of regulated fish.
Current harvest status
Zone 5 Harvest Area is OPEN for the taking of all regulated fish from 0900hrs 17/02/2021.
Zone 6A Harvest Area (Moulting Bay) OPEN
ClassificationZone 6A Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 232, 233) is classified as an approved area for the taking ofall species of regulated fish.
Current harvest status
Zone 6A Harvest Area is OPEN for the taking of all regulated fish from 0730hrs 15/02/2021.
Zone GB1 Harvest Area (Moulting Bay) CLOSED
ClassificationZone GB1 Harvest Area (Wild Harvest Area) is classified as an approved area for the taking of allspecies of regulated fish.
Current harvest status
Zone GB1 Harvest Area is CLOSED for the taking of all regulated fish from 0230hrs 19/12/2020.
Zone GB2 Harvest Area (Moulting Bay) OPEN
ClassificationZone GB2 Harvest Area (Wild Harvest Area) is classified as an approved area for the taking of allspecies of regulated fish.
Current harvest status
Zone GB2 Harvest Area is OPEN for the taking of all regulated fish from 0900hrs 19/02/2021.
Great Swanport Growing Area
East Harvest Area (Great Swanport) OPEN
ClassificationEast Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 8E, 49E, 50E, 51E) is classified as an approved area for thetaking of all species of regulated fish.
Current harvest status
East Harvest Area is OPEN for the taking of all regulated fish from 1530hrs 11/02/2021.
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West Harvest Area (Great Swanport) OPEN
ClassificationWest Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 8W, 265, 49W, 50W, 51W, 264W) is classified as an approvedarea for the taking of all species of regulated fish.
Current harvest status
West Harvest Area is OPEN for the taking of all regulated fish from 1530hrs 11/02/2021.
Great Oyster Bay Growing Area
Great Oyster Bay Harvest Area (Great Oyster Bay) OPEN
ClassificationGreat Oyster Bay Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 119, 126, 158, 246, 258, 259) is classified as anapproved area for the taking of all species of regulated fish.
Current harvest status
Great Oyster Bay Harvest Area is OPEN for the taking of all regulated fish from 1100hrs 25/12/2020.
Little Swanport Growing Area
Zone 6A/B Harvest Area (Little Swanport) OPEN
ClassificationZone 6A/B Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 18, 86, 202) is classified as an approved area for the takingof all species of regulated fish.
Current harvest status
Zone 6A/B Harvest Area is OPEN for the taking of all regulated fish from 2325hrs 24/12/2020.
Zone 6C Harvest Area (Little Swanport) CLOSED
ClassificationZone 6C Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 52) is classified as an approved area for the taking of allspecies of regulated fish.
Current harvest status
Zone 6C Harvest Area is CLOSED for the taking of all regulated fish from 1000hrs 05/08/2020.
Spring Bay Growing Area
Okehampton Bay Harvest Area (Spring Bay) CLOSED
ClassificationOkehampton Bay Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 236) is classified as an approved area for the takingof all species of regulated fish.
Current harvest statusOkehampton Bay Harvest Area is CLOSED for the taking of all regulated fish from 1459hrs18/08/2020.
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Spring Bay Harvest Area (Spring Bay) OPEN
ClassificationSpring Bay Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 164) is classified as an approved area for the taking of allspecies of regulated fish.
Current harvest status
Spring Bay Harvest Area is OPEN for the taking of all regulated fish from 1500hrs 12/10/2020.
Boomer Bay Growing Area
Boomer Bay Harvest Area (Boomer Bay) OPEN
ClassificationBoomer Bay Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 10, 11, 44, 127, 224, 255, 269, 58E, 58W) is classified asan approved area for the taking of all species of regulated fish.
Current harvest status
Boomer Bay Harvest Area is OPEN for the taking of all regulated fish from 0800hrs 13/10/2020.
Boomer Bay East Harvest Area (Boomer Bay) OPEN
ClassificationBoomer Bay East Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 96, 10E, 127E) is classified as an approved area forthe taking of all species of regulated fish.
Current harvest status
Boomer Bay East Harvest Area is OPEN for the taking of all regulated fish from 2120hrs 29/10/2020.
Little Boomer Bay Harvest Area (Boomer Bay) CLOSED
ClassificationLittle Boomer Bay Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 123) is classified as an approved area for the takingof all species of regulated fish.
Current harvest statusLittle Boomer Bay Harvest Area is CLOSED for the taking of all regulated fish from 2120hrs08/10/2020.
Dunalley Bay Growing Area
Zone A Harvest Area (Dunalley Bay) OPEN
ClassificationZone A Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 113) is classified as an approved area for the taking of allspecies of regulated fish.
Current harvest status
Zone A Harvest Area is OPEN for the taking of all regulated fish from 1821hrs 03/11/2020.
Zone B Harvest Area (Dunalley Bay) OPEN
ClassificationZone B Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 169, 170, 235) is classified as an approved area for the takingof all species of regulated fish.
Current harvest status
Zone B Harvest Area is OPEN for the taking of all regulated fish from 2120hrs 29/10/2020.
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King George Sound Growing Area
King George Sound Harvest Area (King George Sound) CLOSED
ClassificationKing George Sound Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 191) is classified as an approved area for thetaking of all species of regulated fish.
Current harvest statusKing George Sound Harvest Area is CLOSED for the taking of all regulated fish from 1000hrs09/10/2020.
Eaglehawk Bay Growing Area
Eaglehawk Bay Harvest Area (Eaglehawk Bay) OPEN
ClassificationEaglehawk Bay Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 196, 199) is classified as an approved area for thetaking of all species of regulated fish.
Current harvest status
Eaglehawk Bay Harvest Area is OPEN for the taking of all regulated fish from 1000hrs 16/10/2020.
Garfish Bay/Dart Island Growing Area
Garfish Bay/Dart Island Harvest Area (Garfish Bay/Dart Island) OPEN
ClassificationGarfish Bay/Dart Island Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 16, 166) is classified as an approved area forthe taking of all species of regulated fish.
Current harvest statusGarfish Bay/Dart Island Harvest Area is OPEN for the taking of all regulated fish from 1400hrs17/10/2020.
Pitt Water Growing Area
Zone 1 Harvest Area (Pitt Water) CLOSED
ClassificationZone 1 Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 46, 47, 48, 79, 80) is classified as an approved area for thetaking of all species of regulated fish.
Current harvest status
Zone 1 Harvest Area is CLOSED for the taking of all regulated fish from 0530hrs 06/02/2021.
Zone 2 Harvest Area (Pitt Water) CLOSED
ClassificationZone 2 Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 80, 81) is classified as an approved area for the taking of allspecies of regulated fish.
Current harvest status
Zone 2 Harvest Area is CLOSED for the taking of all regulated fish from 0530hrs 06/02/2021.
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Zone 3 Harvest Area (Pitt Water) CLOSED
ClassificationZone 3 Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 1) is classified as an approved area for the taking of all speciesof regulated fish.
Current harvest status
Zone 3 Harvest Area is CLOSED for the taking of all regulated fish from 0530hrs 06/02/2021.
Pipe Clay Lagoon Growing Area
Zone 1 Harvest Area (Pipe Clay Lagoon) OPEN
ClassificationZone 1 Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 12, 15, 91, 97, 98, 108, 197, 198, 226, 270) is classified as anapproved area for the taking of all species of regulated fish.
Current harvest status
Zone 1 Harvest Area is OPEN for the taking of all regulated fish from 1100hrs 08/02/2021.
Zone 3 Harvest Area (Pipe Clay Lagoon) OPEN
ClassificationZone 3 Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 13) is classified as an approved area for the taking of allspecies of regulated fish.
Current harvest status
Zone 3 Harvest Area is OPEN for the taking of all regulated fish from 1100hrs 08/02/2021.
Great Bay Growing Area
Inter-tidal North Harvest Area (Great Bay) OPEN
ClassificationInter-tidal North Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 69, 70, 156, 157, 161, 242, 243) is classified as anapproved area for the taking of all species of regulated fish.
Current harvest status
Inter-tidal North Harvest Area is OPEN for the taking of all regulated fish from 1145hrs 11/02/2021.
Inter-tidal South Harvest Area (Great Bay) OPEN
ClassificationInter-tidal South Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 39, 42) is classified as an approved area for thetaking of all species of regulated fish.
Current harvest status
Inter-tidal South Harvest Area is OPEN for the taking of all regulated fish from 1100hrs 11/10/2020.
Sub-tidal Harvest Area (Great Bay) OPEN
ClassificationSub-tidal Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 69, 116, 204, 276) is classified as an approved area for thetaking of all species of regulated fish.
Current harvest status
Sub-tidal Harvest Area is OPEN for the taking of all regulated fish from 1015hrs 02/07/2020.
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Fleurtys Point Growing Area
Fleurtys Point Harvest Area (Fleurtys Point) OPEN
ClassificationFleurtys Point Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 57) is classified as an approved area for the taking of allspecies of regulated fish.
Current harvest status
Fleurtys Point Harvest Area is OPEN for the taking of all regulated fish from 1833hrs 27/10/2020.
Little Taylors Bay Growing Area
Little Taylors Bay Harvest Area (Little Taylors Bay) CLOSED
ClassificationLittle Taylors Bay Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 59, 210) is classified as an approved area for thetaking of all species of regulated fish.
Current harvest statusLittle Taylors Bay Harvest Area is CLOSED for the taking of all regulated fish from 1700hrs29/01/2021.
Cloudy Bay Lagoon Growing Area
Cloudy Bay Harvest Area (Cloudy Bay Lagoon) OPEN
ClassificationCloudy Bay Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 4, 212, 254) is classified as an approved area for thetaking of all species of regulated fish.
Current harvest status
Cloudy Bay Harvest Area is OPEN for the taking of all regulated fish from 1230hrs 07/01/2020.
Port Esperance Growing Area
Zone 1B Harvest Area (Port Esperance) OPEN
ClassificationZone 1B Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 66) is classified as an approved area for the taking of allspecies of regulated fish.
Current harvest status
Zone 1B Harvest Area is OPEN for the taking of all regulated fish from 0830hrs 11/02/2021.
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Hastings Bay Growing Area
Hastings Bay Harvest Area (Hastings Bay) CLOSED
ClassificationHastings Bay Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 5, 139, 195) is classified as an approved area for thetaking of all species of regulated fish.
Current harvest status
Hastings Bay Harvest Area is CLOSED for the taking of all regulated fish from 0850hrs 04/12/2019.
Recherché Bay Growing Area
Recherché Bay Harvest Area (Recherché Bay) CLOSED
ClassificationRecherché Bay Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 35, 274) is classified as an approved area for thetaking of all species of regulated fish.
Current harvest status
Recherché Bay Harvest Area is CLOSED for the taking of all regulated fish from 1000hrs 26/02/2021.
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DIVISION 2: RESTRICTED AREAS/CONDITIONALLY APPROVED AREAS
(DEPURATION) OPEN FOR THE TAKING OF REGULATED FISH
Areas specified in Division 2 of Part B of this Classification Notice are classified as:(a) in the case of regulated fish that are taken for direct transfer to a wet storage facility for depuration inaccordance with a wet storage authorisation, a conditionally approved area (depuration); or(b) in any other case, a restricted area.
Big Bay Growing Area
Zone D Harvest Area (Big Bay) RESTRICTED
ClassificationZone D Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 21, 32) is classified as a restricted area for the taking of allspecies of regulated fish.
Little Norfolk Bay Growing Area
Little Norfolk Bay Harvest Area (Little Norfolk Bay) RESTRICTED
ClassificationLittle Norfolk Bay Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 14) is classified as a restricted area for the taking ofall species of regulated fish.
Island Inlet Growing Area
Zone 4 Harvest Area (Island Inlet) RESTRICTED
ClassificationZone 4 Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 7, 46, 47, 48, 79) is classified as a restricted area for the takingof all species of regulated fish.
Zone 5 Harvest Area (Island Inlet) RESTRICTED
ClassificationZone 5 Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 28, 46, 47, 48, 81, 256, 260) is classified as a restricted areafor the taking of all species of regulated fish.
Gardners Bay Growing Area
Gardners Bay Harvest Area (Gardners Bay) RESTRICTED
ClassificationGardners Bay Harvest Area (Lease number(s) 136) is classified as a restricted area for the taking of allspecies of regulated fish.
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DIVISION 3: APPROVED AREAS (WILD HARVEST) TEMPORARILY CLOSED FOR
THE TAKING OF REGULATED FISH
Division 3 of Part B of this Classification Notice specifies the areas that are approved areas (wild harvest) thatare temporarily closed for the taking of the class or species of specified regulated fish.
Approved Area (WildFishery) Temporarily Closed
Class or Species ofRegulated Fish
Commentary
Abalone Block 24A All species of abalone of thegenus Haliotis
Closed 29 September 2017 forbiotoxins
Abalone Block 24B All species of abalone of thegenus Haliotis
Closed 29 September 2017 forbiotoxins
Abalone Block 24C All species of abalone of thegenus Haliotis
Closed 29 September 2017 forbiotoxins
Abalone Block 25 All species of abalone of thegenus Haliotis
Closed 1 October 2015 forbiotoxins
Abalone Block 26A All species of abalone of thegenus Haliotis
Closed 1 October 2015 forbiotoxins
Abalone Block 26B All species of abalone of thegenus Haliotis
Closed 10 October 2017 forbiotoxins
Abalone Block 26C All species of abalone of thegenus Haliotis
Closed 10 October 2017 forbiotoxins
Abalone Block 30A All species of abalone of thegenus Haliotis
Closed 13 October 2017 forbiotoxins
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DIVISION 4: APPROVED AREAS (WILD HARVEST) OPEN FOR THE TAKING OF
REGULATED FISH
Division 4 of Part B of this Classification Notice specifies the areas that are approved areas (wild fishery) thatare open for the taking of the class or species of specified regulated fish.Division 4 may also specify any conditions that apply in respect of the taking of specified regulated fish from theapproved area, or part thereof.
All parts of the State waters for Tasmania not otherwise specified in this classification notice, where
wild regulated fish may lawfully be taken for a commercial purpose under the Living Marine Resources
Management Act 1995, or a law of the Commonwealth that corresponds with the Living Marine
Resources Management Act 1995 are classified as an approved area that is open for the taking of all
species of regulated fish.
All parts of the inland waters for Tasmania not otherwise specified in this classification notice, where
wild regulated fish may lawfully be taken for a commercial purpose under the Inland Fisheries Act 1995
or Living Marine Resources Management Act 1995, are classified as an approved area that is open for
the taking of all species of regulated fish.
All parts of the adjacent area for Tasmania not otherwise specified in this classification notice, where
wild regulated fish may lawfully be taken for a commercial purpose under the Living Marine Resources
Management Act 1995, or a law of the Commonwealth that corresponds with the Living Marine
Resources Management Act 1995, are classified as an approved area that is open for the taking of all
species of regulated fish.
Dated this 26 February 2021
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Gideon Heller-Wagner
Technical Officer, ShellMAP Regulatory Services
STATE WATERS
INLAND WATERS
ADJACENT AREA