The Division of Marine Fisheries has determined that Mussels (Mytilus edulis), from the below-defined areas no longer contain biotoxins (Paralytic Shellfish Poison-(PSP)) from the phytoplankton Alexandrium (spp.) in excess of established standards.

Therefore, under authority of Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 130, Section 74A, 75 and 322 CMR sections 7.01 (7), 7.02 and 10.00 at sunrise on July 20, 2006, the PSP closures of May 16, 2006 will be amended as follows in the below defined areas. Those shellfish areas classified as APPROVED and in the “open “status to shellfish harvesting are now open to the harvest of Mussels (Mytilus edulis) for direct human consumption subject to local rules and regulations under authority of Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 130, section 52. Similarly, those areas classified as CONDTIONALLY APPROVED and in the “open” status are open subject to the classification conditions. Rainfall or bacterial closures may still exist in areas affected by the lifting of the PSP closure.

Status: Open to Mussel (Mytilus edulis) Harvesting

“The waters, flats and all tributaries of those areas from the Massachusetts-
New Hampshire border to the Gloucester-Manchester by the Sea line (N1-N14).”

The Division of Marine Fisheries has determined that Soft-Shell Clams (Mya arenaria) from the below-defined area no longer contain biotoxins (Paralytic Shellfish Poison-(PSP)) from the phytoplankton Alexandrium (spp.) in excess of established standards.

Therefore, under authority of Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 130, Section 74A, 75 and 322 CMR sections 7.01 (7), 7.02 and 10.00 at sunrise on July 20, 2006, the PSP closures of May 16, 2006 will be amended as follows in the below defined areas. Those shellfish areas classified as
APPROVED and in the “open “status to shellfish harvesting are now open to the harvest of Soft-Shell Clams (Mya arenaria) for direct human consumption subject to local rules and regulations under authority of Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 130, section 52. Similarly, those areas classified as CONDTIONALLY APPROVED and in the “open” status are open subject to the classification conditions. Rainfall or bacterial closures may still exist in areas affected by the lifting of the PSP closure.