DOCSLIB.ORG

Saltwater Fishing Regulations

Total Page：16

File Type：pdf, Size：1020Kb

Download full-text PDF Read full-text
Saltwater Fishing Regulations GEORGIA BASS SLAM | PAGE 39 2019 GEORGIA SPORT FISHING REGUL ATIONS Supports Marine Habitats Supports Trout Streams GEORGIA SPORT FISHING REGULATIONS Contents Commissioner's Message ...........................................................2 Wildlife & Sport Fish Restoration Program ............................2 Fisheries Section Offices & Public Fishing Areas ..................4 Georgia Bass Slam Definitions .....................................................................................6 See page 39. Protected Aquatic Species ..........................................................6 Free Fishing Days .........................................................................8 2019 FRESHWATER AND SALTWATER License Requirements .................................................................8 SPORT FISHING REGULATIONS Buying Licenses ............................................................................8 Brian P. Kemp, Governor Recreational License Prices ......................................................10 Mark Williams, Commissioner, Department of Natural Resources Boating Regulations ...................................................................15 Fish Kill Reporting .....................................................................18 Rusty Garrison, Director, Wildlife Resources Division Turn in Poachers Contact Information ...................................18 Doug Haymans, Director, Coastal Resources Division Public Fishing Areas ..................................................................19 Thomas Barnard, Colonel, Law Enforcement Division Get Kids Hooked ........................................................................31 BOARD OF NATURAL RESOURCES* Angler Awards Program ...........................................................32 First District Tenth District Guidelines for Eating Fish ........................................................33 Alfred W. “Bill” Jones, III Ray P. Lambert, Jr. Measuring Fish Length .............................................................43 Second District Eleventh District Jeff “Bodine” Sinyard Robert D. Leebern, Jr. Freshwater Section ................................... 12 Third District Twelfth District Seasons .........................................................................................12 Aaron McWhorter Duncan N. Johnson, Jr. Length Limits ..............................................................................12 Fourth District Thirteenth District Dwight H. Evans Billy E. New, Jr. Daily Limits .................................................................................13 Fifth District Fourteenth District Fishing Methods .........................................................................14 Paul Shailendra Delos H. Yancey, III Agreements with Bordering States ........................................16 Sixth District Coastal District Trout Fishing ...............................................................................22 Dwight J. Davis Nancy A. Addison Commercial Fishing ...................................................................25 Seventh District Members-At-Large Sale of Fish ...................................................................................25 Thomas M. “Mike” Phelps, Jr. Joe Hatfield Winburn E. “Brother” Stewart, Jr. Freshwater Fish Identification .................................................26 Eighth District Miki Thomaston J. Mark Mobley, Jr. State Freshwater Record Fish...................................................28 Tim Lowe Handling & Releasing Fish .......................................................48 Ninth District William A. Bagwell, Jr. Saltwater Section ......................................40 * List of Board Members was current as of press time. To see a State Saltwater Record Fish ......................................................42 current list of Board Members please go to www.GADNR.org. Finfish Limits and Information ................................................43 Note: The Wildlife Resources & Coastal Resources Divisions Saltwater Fish Identification ....................................................44 designed this guide to help you quickly find and understand Sport Bait Shrimping .................................................................46 regulations for fishing in Georgia. The Game & Fish Code and rules Crabs .............................................................................................46 of the Department of Natural Resources are the final authority on Shellfish ........................................................................................46 questions on law. This publication was partially paid for by the Bait Minnows ..............................................................................47 sale of advertising. The Georgia Department of Natural Resources Recompression Tools .................................................................48 does not necessarily endorse products or services listed. Handling & Releasing Fish ......................................................48 Editor: Sarah Hanson, Georgia DNR Advertising: J.F. Griffin Publishing (413) 884-1001 On The Cover Tarpon, Megalops atlanticus, caught in the Golden Isles Photo provided by Greg Hildreth SPORTFISHING COMMISSIONER'S MESSAGE Creating More Fishing Opportunities Thanks to Georgia’s incredible natural re- sources, outdoor recreation and sporting is a fundamental part of our Georgian heritage. Fishing, in particular, sits near the top of the list as one of my favorite outdoor activities. As Commissioner of DNR, it is my duty to pro- tect and conserve these resources so that the sportsmen and women today, as well as future generations, can continue to appreciate them for years to come. Considering that Georgia is Williamstown, MA | Birmingham, AL home to well over a million licensed anglers, I know I am not alone in my appreciation and passion for this amazing sport. Here at DNR, we are so thankful to have such an ardent and unwavering community of supporters who do so much to keep fishing and other outdoor recreational activities alive. While a significant portion of our duties at DNR involve conserving the resources we currently About This Guide have, we are always simultaneously searching for new ways to accommodate greater public access to state lands and waterways. Your continuous support through your license purchases allow us to continue these efforts. This high-quality guide is offered to you We have been putting your license dollars to hard work. Every year, we stock around 1 by the Georgia Department of Natural million catchable trout in north Georgia. This year our goal was to target larger sized trout as Resources through its unique partnership part of our efforts and we have been successful with stocking more large fish than ever before. with J.F. Griffin Publishing, LLC. Additionally, we have expanded access on Public Fishing Areas by offering 24 hour-a-day access, giving anglers an opportunity to try their hand at night-time fishing. Also, this year we have The revenue generated through ad sales added an additional fishing area, Silver Lake PFA, which is located at the southwest corner significantly lowers production costs and of the state. Georgia boasts some of the most diverse and respected fishing opportunities in generates savings. These savings translate the country due to its unique landscape. We anticipate these efforts will allow the public even into additional funds for other important greater access to such a fantastic past time. agency programs. There are many ways you can support our efforts aside from your purchase of a license. Public awareness and action towards litter and other debris in our waterways is a crucial part of keeping If you have any feedback or are inter- our wildlife and its habitats pristine. There are also numerous opportunities to donate or volunteer ested in advertising, please contact us at with conservation organizations. We are so thankful for your continued support and appreciate 413.884.1001 or at www.JFGriffin.com you allowing us to fulfill DNR’s mission. I’m excited to see you all out on the water! Graphic Design: Mark Williams Jon Gulley, Dane Fay, John Corey, Commissioner, Georgia Department of Natural Resources Evelyn Haddad, Chris Sobolowski Your dollars at work for Georgia! Successful Angler-funded Partnership to Improve Fishing When you purchase a fishing Better fishing, Anglers, hunters, license, excise tax dollars boating, hunting & boaters purchase paid by manufacturers come wildlife-associated fishing/hunting back to Georgia!! recreation. equipment & motor boat fuels. Your license fees and Sport Fish Restoration dollars at work: State agencies Management of public implement waters, production of sport programs & projects. Manufacturers fish for stocking in public pay excise tax on waters, development and that equipment management of Public States receive grants. and boaters pay Fishing Areas, aquatic educa- fuel taxes. tion programs, development U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service allocates and maintenance of boating funds to state fish & wildlife agencies. access facilities and more. This guide is also These programs pay for freshwater and saltwater activities to benefit these resources. available online at To learn more about Sport Fish Restoration in Georgia, visit www.fws.gov and www.gofishgeorgia.com 2 2019 | GEORGIA SPORT FISHING REGULATIONS WWW.GOFISHGEORGIA.COM SPORTFISHING CONTACT INFORMATION & OFFICES STATEWIDE OR GENERAL OFFICES 1 Wildlife Resources Division
Load more

Recommended publications
  • The Bait Purse-Seine Fishery for Atlantic Menhaden, Brevoortia Tyrannus, in the Virginia Portion of Chesapeake Bay
    The Bait Purse-seine Fishery for Atlantic Menhaden, Brevoortia tyrannus, in the Virginia Portion of Chesapeake Bay JOSEPH W. SMITH and W. BRADLEY O’BIER Introduction oils and fatty acids (Joseph, 1985). this scaling vernacular was likewise Given these qualities and the ubiquitous applied to the menhaden bait gear. One Atlantic menhaden, Brevoortia tyran- nature of menhaden schools, it is not source (Castro et al., 2007) indicates nus, are estuarine-dependent, marine mi- surprising that menhaden are a preferred that the term was coincidently adopted gratory members of the herring family bait for trap or pot fisheries for blue crab for bait vessels and purse-seine gear in of fishes (Ahrenholz, 1991). They are (Van Engel, 1962; Warner, 1976), Amer- Narragansett Bay, R.I. Regardless of the of moderate size, with some specimens ican lobster (The Free Press, 2010), and moniker’s origin, by an unusual nuance reaching over 300 mm in fork length and crawfish (LSU AgCenter, 2008). in Virginia fisheries statutes, regulatory weighing up to 1.0–1.5 kg. Menhaden The purse-seine reduction fisheries authority over the menhaden fisheries are ubiquitous, occurring in coastal for Atlantic menhaden are well-docu- in the Old Dominion resides with the waters of the U.S. Atlantic coast, and in- mented (Nicholson, 1975; Smith, 1991) legislature in the Commonwealth’s habiting most major estuarine systems. and stock assessments are conducted capital at Richmond, and not with the Spring through fall, menhaden form regularly as prescribed in the Fishery Virginia Marine Resources Commission large near-surface schools, which are Management Plan (FMP) for the spe- (VMRC) in Newport News, which regu- the targets of a large industrial fishery cies (ASMFC, 2001).
    [Show full text]
  • Seasonal Fishing Cheat Sheet This “Cheat Sheet” Is a Basic Graphical Chart to Help You Be a Better Fisherman
    BassFREE Lures © www.freebasslures.com Seasonal Fishing Cheat Sheet This “cheat sheet” is a basic graphical chart to help you be a better fisherman. Bass are positioned in lakes based on the season and water temps. Understanding their energy levels, feeding habits and the water temps they live in will help you pick the right lures. The chart is on the 2nd page of this PDF. Chart Legend On left side of chart, this indicates the Weeds, Reeds, Underwater hottest and slowest times of bass fishing. vegetation. Red arrow indicates the hottest time of season. Blue indicates the slowest time Rocks, mounds, rip-rap of season. Lily-pads and matted vegetation. Indicates a bass’ energy level. ENERGY Higher levels mean more aggressive fish. Docks and manmade objects Indicates the beginning water 80° temp of a particular season. Stumps, logs and wooden brush DEPTH 1 5 10 15 20 30 40 Ledges, channels, bluffs, walls, Indicates at what depths most bass will be found underwater hills or caverns for each season. This Seasonal Cheat Sheet is copyrighted by Free Bass Lures; all rights are reserved. You may use this for your personal use ONLY. This document or any content here-in can not be sold or used without express permission from Frank Hilton and Free Bass Lures. WINTER DEPTH 1 5 10 15 20 30 40 ENERGY 40° Fishing is slow in winter because a bass’ Best Baits Types energy is really slowed down. Find bass in • Jigging Spoons & Jigs deep water near ledges and underwater • Plastic Grubs & Worms cover such as left over grass, wood or • Finesse Lures walls.
    [Show full text]
  • Stream-Temperature Characteristics in Georgia
    STREAM-TEMPERATURE CHARACTERISTICS IN GEORGIA By T.R. Dyar and S.J. Alhadeff ______________________________________________________________________________ U.S. GEOLOGICAL SURVEY Water-Resources Investigations Report 96-4203 Prepared in cooperation with GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION DIVISION Atlanta, Georgia 1997 U.S. DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR BRUCE BABBITT, Secretary U.S. GEOLOGICAL SURVEY Charles G. Groat, Director For additional information write to: Copies of this report can be purchased from: District Chief U.S. Geological Survey U.S. Geological Survey Branch of Information Services 3039 Amwiler Road, Suite 130 Denver Federal Center Peachtree Business Center Box 25286 Atlanta, GA 30360-2824 Denver, CO 80225-0286 CONTENTS Page Abstract . 1 Introduction . 1 Purpose and scope . 2 Previous investigations. 2 Station-identification system . 3 Stream-temperature data . 3 Long-term stream-temperature characteristics. 6 Natural stream-temperature characteristics . 7 Regression analysis . 7 Harmonic mean coefficient . 7 Amplitude coefficient. 10 Phase coefficient . 13 Statewide harmonic equation . 13 Examples of estimating natural stream-temperature characteristics . 15 Panther Creek . 15 West Armuchee Creek . 15 Alcovy River . 18 Altamaha River . 18 Summary of stream-temperature characteristics by river basin . 19 Savannah River basin . 19 Ogeechee River basin. 25 Altamaha River basin. 25 Satilla-St Marys River basins. 26 Suwannee-Ochlockonee River basins . 27 Chattahoochee River basin. 27 Flint River basin. 28 Coosa River basin. 29 Tennessee River basin . 31 Selected references. 31 Tabular data . 33 Graphs showing harmonic stream-temperature curves of observed data and statewide harmonic equation for selected stations, figures 14-211 . 51 iii ILLUSTRATIONS Page Figure 1. Map showing locations of 198 periodic and 22 daily stream-temperature stations, major river basins, and physiographic provinces in Georgia.
    [Show full text]
  • Kansas Fishing Regulations Summary
    2 Kansas Fishing 0 Regulations 0 5 Summary The new Community Fisheries Assistance Program (CFAP) promises to increase opportunities for anglers to fish close to home. For detailed information, see Page 16. PURCHASE FISHING LICENSES AND VIEW WEEKLY FISHING REPORTS ONLINE AT THE DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE AND PARKS' WEBSITE, WWW.KDWP.STATE.KS.US TABLE OF CONTENTS Wildlife and Parks Offices, e-mail . Zebra Mussel, White Perch Alerts . State Record Fish . Lawful Fishing . Reservoirs, Lakes, and River Access . Are Fish Safe To Eat? . Definitions . Fish Identification . Urban Fishing, Trout, Fishing Clinics . License Information and Fees . Special Event Permits, Boats . FISH Access . Length and Creel Limits . Community Fisheries Assistance . Becoming An Outdoors-Woman (BOW) . Common Concerns, Missouri River Rules . Master Angler Award . State Park Fees . WILDLIFE & PARKS OFFICES KANSAS WILDLIFE & Maps and area brochures are available through offices listed on this page and from the PARKS COMMISSION department website, www.kdwp.state.ks.us. As a cabinet-level agency, the Kansas Office of the Secretary AREA & STATE PARK OFFICES Department of Wildlife and Parks is adminis- 1020 S Kansas Ave., Rm 200 tered by a secretary of Wildlife and Parks Topeka, KS 66612-1327.....(785) 296-2281 Cedar Bluff SP....................(785) 726-3212 and is advised by a seven-member Wildlife Cheney SP .........................(316) 542-3664 and Parks Commission. All positions are Pratt Operations Office Cheyenne Bottoms WA ......(620) 793-7730 appointed by the governor with the commis- 512 SE 25th Ave. Clinton SP ..........................(785) 842-8562 sioners serving staggered four-year terms. Pratt, KS 67124-8174 ........(620) 672-5911 Council Grove WA..............(620) 767-5900 Serving as a regulatory body for the depart- Crawford SP .......................(620) 362-3671 ment, the commission is a non-partisan Region 1 Office Cross Timbers SP ..............(620) 637-2213 board, made up of no more than four mem- 1426 Hwy 183 Alt., P.O.
    [Show full text]
  • Fish Consumption Guidelines: Rivers & Creeks
    FRESHWATER FISH CONSUMPTION GUIDELINES: RIVERS & CREEKS NO RESTRICTIONS ONE MEAL PER WEEK ONE MEAL PER MONTH DO NOT EAT NO DATA Bass, LargemouthBass, Other Bass, Shoal Bass, Spotted Bass, Striped Bass, White Bass, Bluegill Bowfin Buffalo Bullhead Carp Catfish, Blue Catfish, Channel Catfish,Flathead Catfish, White Crappie StripedMullet, Perch, Yellow Chain Pickerel, Redbreast Redhorse Redear Sucker Green Sunfish, Sunfish, Other Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout, Alapaha River Alapahoochee River Allatoona Crk. (Cobb Co.) Altamaha River Altamaha River (below US Route 25) Apalachee River Beaver Crk. (Taylor Co.) Brier Crk. (Burke Co.) Canoochee River (Hwy 192 to Ogeechee River) Chattahoochee River (Helen to Lk. Lanier) (Buford Dam to Morgan Falls Dam) (Morgan Falls Dam to Peachtree Crk.) * (Peachtree Crk. to Pea Crk.) * (Pea Crk. to West Point Lk., below Franklin) * (West Point dam to I-85) (Oliver Dam to Upatoi Crk.) Chattooga River (NE Georgia, Rabun County) Chestatee River (below Tesnatee Riv.) Conasauga River (below Stateline) Coosa River (River Mile Zero to Hwy 100, Floyd Co.) Coosa River <32" (Hwy 100 to Stateline, Floyd Co.) >32" Coosa River (Coosa, Etowah below Thompson-Weinman dam, Oostanaula) Coosawattee River (below Carters) Etowah River (Dawson Co.) Etowah River (above Lake Allatoona) Etowah River (below Lake Allatoona dam) Flint River (Spalding/Fayette Cos.) Flint River (Meriwether/Upson/Pike Cos.) Flint River (Taylor Co.) Flint River (Macon/Dooly/Worth/Lee Cos.) <16" Flint River (Dougherty/Baker Mitchell Cos.) 16–30" >30" Gum Crk. (Crisp Co.) Holly Crk. (Murray Co.) Ichawaynochaway Crk. Kinchafoonee Crk. (above Albany) Little River (above Clarks Hill Lake) Little River (above Ga. Hwy 133, Valdosta) Mill Crk.
    [Show full text]
  • WISCONSIN DNR FISHERIES INFORMATION SHEET Walleye
    WISCONSIN DNR FISHERIES INFORMATION SHEET LAKE MINNESUING, DOUGLAS COUNTY 2017 The WDNR conducted a fisheries assessment of Lake Minnesuing, Douglas County from April 5 to April 13, 2017. Lake Minnesuing is a 432 acre drainage lake and has a maximum depth of 43 feet. The fishery includes panfish, largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, northern pike, and walleye. Lake Minnesuing was estimated to contain 207 adult walleye or 0.5 fish per acre. Adult Walleye Length Frequency Distribution 12 10 8 Walleye 6 Total Captured 73 Number Avg. Length (in.) 19.8 4 Length Range (in.) 12-26 2 % >14" 97% 0 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 Length (Inches) Northern Pike Length Frequency Distribution 14 12 10 8 Northern Pike 6 Number Total Captured 105 4 Avg. Length (in.) 20.4 2 Length Range (in.) 14-39 0 %>26" 10% 13 15 17 19 21 23 25 27 29 31 33 35 37 39 Length (Inches) Bluegill Length Frequency Distribution 180 160 140 Bluegill 120 Total Captured 465 100 80 Avg. Length (in.) 4.1 Number 60 Length Range (in.) 2-9 40 % >7" 20% 20 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Length (Inches) Black Crappie Length Frequency Distribution 35 30 25 Black Crappie 20 Total Captured 84 Number 15 Avg. Length (in.) 5.5 10 Length Range (in.) 3-11 % >8" 27% 5 0 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Length (Inches) Other Species Species observed during this survey but not inluded in the report were brown bullhead, central mudminnow, common shiner, creek chub, largemouth bass, pumpkinseed, rock bass, white sucker, yellow bullhead, and yellow perch.
    [Show full text]
  • List of Authorized Fisheries and Fishing Gear
    Tab E, No. 7c Federal Register / Vol. 64, No. 231 / Thursday, December 2, 1999 / Rules and Regulations 67511 This is a condensed version of the Federal Register notice DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE January 27, 1999, NMFS by final rule SUMMARY: NMFS revises the list of published the LOF (64 FR 4030). On National Oceanic and Atmospheric authorized fisheries and fishing gear July 28, 1999, NMFS delayed the Administration used in those fisheries (LOF) effectiveness of the LOF and invited contained in 50 CFR 600.725(v). additional public comments (64 FR 50 CFR Part 600 Effective December 1, 1999, no person 40781). This final rule revises the LOF or vessel may employ fishing gear or [Docket No. 980519132–9315–03; participate in a fishery in the and makes it effective on December 1, I.D.022498F] exclusive economic zone (EEZ) not 1999. RIN 0648–AK49 included in this LOF without giving 90 days’ advance notice to the Magnuson-Stevens Act Provisions; appropriate Fishery Management List of Fisheries and Gear, and Council (Council) or, with respect to Notification Guidelines Atlantic highly migratory species AGENCY: National Marine Fisheries (HMS), the Secretary of Commerce Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and (Secretary). Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), DATES: Effective December 1, 1999. Commerce. ADDRESSES: Copies of the regulatory ACTION: Final rule impact review for the final rule for . this action can be obtained from Dr. Gary C. Matlock, Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, NMFS, 1315 East-West Highway, Silver Spring, MD 20910. Send comments regarding the collection-of-information requirements associated with this rule to the above address and to the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Office of Management and Budget (OMB), Washington, DC 20503 (Attention: NOAA Desk Officer).
    [Show full text]
  • 2017 Altamaha Regional Water Plan
    2017 REGIONAL WATER PLAN ALTAMAHA REGION BACKGROUND The Altamaha Regional Water Plan was initially completed in 2011 and subsequently updated in 2017. The plan outlines near-term and long-term Counties: Appling, Bleckley, strategies to meet water needs through 2050. The Altamaha River, formed Candler, Dodge, Emanuel, by the confluence of the Ocmulgee and Oconee Rivers, is the major surface Evans, Jeff Davis, Johnson, water feature in the region. The Altamaha Region encompasses several Montgomery, Tattnall, Telfair, Toombs, Treutlen, Wayne, major population centers including Vidalia, Jesup, Swainsboro, Eastman, Wheeler, Wilcox and Glennville. OVERVIEW OF ALTAMAHA REGION The Altamaha Region includes 16 counties in the south central portion of Georgia. Over the next 35 years, the population of the region is projected to increase from approximately 256,000 to 285,000 residents. Key economic drivers in the region include agriculture, forestry, professional and business services, education, healthcare, manufacturing, public administration, fishing and hunting, and construction. KEY WATER RESOURCE ISSUES Groundwater (the majority from the Floridan aquifer) is forecasted to meet about 70% ADDRESSED BY THE COUNCIL of the water supply needs, with agricultural and industrial uses being the dominant 1. Current and future groundwater demand sectors. Surface water is utilized to meet about 30% of the forecasted water supplies for municipal/domestic, supply needs, with agriculture and energy as the dominant demand sectors. The industrial and agricultural water use energy sector is a major user of surface water from the Altamaha River. 2. Sufficient surface water quantity and quality to accommodate current and ALTAMAHA future surface water demands WATER 3. Low dissolved oxygen and other PLANNING water quality issues in streams during REGION periods of low flow 4.
    [Show full text]
  • Chemical Character of Surface Waters of Georgia
    SliEU' :\0..... / ........ RO O ~ l NO. ···- ··-<~ ......... U )'On no l~er need this publication write to the Geological Sur»ey in Washlndon for ali official maillne label to use In returning it UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR CHEMICAL CHARACTER OF SURFACE WATERS OF GEORGIA Prepared In cooperation wilh the DIVISION OF MINES, MINING, AND GEOLOGY OF 'l'HE GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES GEOLOGICAL SURVEY WATER-SUPPLY PAPER 889- E ' UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Harold L. Ickes, Secretary GEOLOGICAL SURVEY W. E. Wrather, Director Water-Supply Paper 889-E CHEMICAL CHARACTER OF SURFACE WATERS OF GEORGIA BY WILLIAM L. LAMAR Prepared in cooperation with the DIVISION OF MINES, MINING, AND GEOLOGY OF THE GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES Contributions to the Hydrology of the United States, 19~1-!3 (Pages 317- 380) UN ITED STATES GOVEHNMENT PRINTING OFFICE WASHINGTON : 1944 For sct le Ly Ll w S upcrinkntlent of Doc uments, U. S. Gover nme nt Printing Office, " ' asbingtou 25, D . C. Price 15 ce nl~ CONTENTS Page- Abstract ___________________________________________ -----_--------- 31 T Introduction __________________ c ________________________________ -- _ 317 Physiography_____________________________________________________ 318 Climate__________________________________________________________ 820 Collection and examination of samples_______________________________ 323 Stream flow __________________________ --------- ___________ c ________ . 324 Rainfall and discharge during sampling years_____________________
    [Show full text]
  • Lloyd Shoals
    Southern Company Generation. 241 Ralph McGill Boulevard, NE BIN 10193 Atlanta, GA 30308-3374 404 506 7219 tel July 3, 2018 FERC Project No. 2336 Lloyd Shoals Project Notice of Intent to Relicense Lloyd Shoals Dam, Preliminary Application Document, Request for Designation under Section 7 of the Endangered Species Act and Request for Authorization to Initiate Consultation under Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act Ms. Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary Federal Energy Regulatory Commission 888 First Street, N.E. Washington, D.C. 20426 Dear Ms. Bose: On behalf of Georgia Power Company, Southern Company is filing this letter to indicate our intent to relicense the Lloyd Shoals Hydroelectric Project, FERC Project No. 2336 (Lloyd Shoals Project). We will file a complete application for a new license for Lloyd Shoals Project utilizing the Integrated Licensing Process (ILP) in accordance with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission’s (Commission) regulations found at 18 CFR Part 5. The proposed Process, Plan and Schedule for the ILP proceeding is provided in Table 1 of the Preliminary Application Document included with this filing. We are also requesting through this filing designation as the Commission’s non-federal representative for consultation under Section 7 of the Endangered Species Act and authorization to initiate consultation under Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act. There are four components to this filing: 1) Cover Letter (Public) 2) Notification of Intent (Public) 3) Preliminary Application Document (Public) 4) Preliminary Application Document – Appendix C (CEII) If you require further information, please contact me at 404.506.7219. Sincerely, Courtenay R.
    [Show full text]
  • List of TMDL Implementation Plans with Tmdls Organized by Basin
    Latest 305(b)/303(d) List of Streams List of Stream Reaches With TMDLs and TMDL Implementation Plans - Updated June 2011 Total Maximum Daily Loadings TMDL TMDL PLAN DELIST BASIN NAME HUC10 REACH NAME LOCATION VIOLATIONS TMDL YEAR TMDL PLAN YEAR YEAR Altamaha 0307010601 Bullard Creek ~0.25 mi u/s Altamaha Road to Altamaha River Bio(sediment) TMDL 2007 09/30/2009 Altamaha 0307010601 Cobb Creek Oconee Creek to Altamaha River DO TMDL 2001 TMDL PLAN 08/31/2003 Altamaha 0307010601 Cobb Creek Oconee Creek to Altamaha River FC 2012 Altamaha 0307010601 Milligan Creek Uvalda to Altamaha River DO TMDL 2001 TMDL PLAN 08/31/2003 2006 Altamaha 0307010601 Milligan Creek Uvalda to Altamaha River FC TMDL 2001 TMDL PLAN 08/31/2003 Altamaha 0307010601 Oconee Creek Headwaters to Cobb Creek DO TMDL 2001 TMDL PLAN 08/31/2003 Altamaha 0307010601 Oconee Creek Headwaters to Cobb Creek FC TMDL 2001 TMDL PLAN 08/31/2003 Altamaha 0307010602 Ten Mile Creek Little Ten Mile Creek to Altamaha River Bio F 2012 Altamaha 0307010602 Ten Mile Creek Little Ten Mile Creek to Altamaha River DO TMDL 2001 TMDL PLAN 08/31/2003 Altamaha 0307010603 Beards Creek Spring Branch to Altamaha River Bio F 2012 Altamaha 0307010603 Five Mile Creek Headwaters to Altamaha River Bio(sediment) TMDL 2007 09/30/2009 Altamaha 0307010603 Goose Creek U/S Rd. S1922(Walton Griffis Rd.) to Little Goose Creek FC TMDL 2001 TMDL PLAN 08/31/2003 Altamaha 0307010603 Mushmelon Creek Headwaters to Delbos Bay Bio F 2012 Altamaha 0307010604 Altamaha River Confluence of Oconee and Ocmulgee Rivers to ITT Rayonier
    [Show full text]
  • Rule 391-3-6-.03. Water Use Classifications and Water Quality Standards
    Presented below are water quality standards that are in effect for Clean Water Act purposes. EPA is posting these standards as a convenience to users and has made a reasonable effort to assure their accuracy. Additionally, EPA has made a reasonable effort to identify parts of the standards that are not approved, disapproved, or are otherwise not in effect for Clean Water Act purposes. Rule 391-3-6-.03. Water Use Classifications and Water Quality Standards ( 1) Purpose. The establishment of water quality standards. (2) W ate r Quality Enhancement: (a) The purposes and intent of the State in establishing Water Quality Standards are to provide enhancement of water quality and prevention of pollution; to protect the public health or welfare in accordance with the public interest for drinking water supplies, conservation of fish, wildlife and other beneficial aquatic life, and agricultural, industrial, recreational, and other reasonable and necessary uses and to maintain and improve the biological integrity of the waters of the State. ( b) The following paragraphs describe the three tiers of the State's waters. (i) Tier 1 - Existing instream water uses and the level of water quality necessary to protect the existing uses shall be maintained and protected. (ii) Tier 2 - Where the quality of the waters exceed levels necessary to support propagation of fish, shellfish, and wildlife and recreation in and on the water, that quality shall be maintained and protected unless the division finds, after full satisfaction of the intergovernmental coordination and public participation provisions of the division's continuing planning process, that allowing lower water quality is necessary to accommodate important economic or social development in the area in which the waters are located.
    [Show full text]