AQUACULTURE LEASE APPLICATION MAINE COMMENT PERIOD The DMR has received an experimental lease application for the following: Chad Coffin X Bottom culture Suspended culture Applicant Culture Type (Bottom and/or surface gear) (No Gear) Species | Shellfish O Marine algae OFinfish DOther West of Moore Point, Northeast of Pound of Tea, Harraseeket River, Casco Bay, Freeport Location, Waterbody Town Lease Size and Term 1.62 acres Lease Term: 3 Years DMR Attn: Aquaculture Division 21 State House Station Augusta, ME 04333-0021 DMRaquaculture@maine.gov No later than 4:00 p.m. on December 12, 2020 Comment Period Deadline and Submission COMMENT PERIOD: The Department of Marine Resources announces a 30-day public comment period during which interested persons may submit written comments or request a public hearing on the application. A hearing is optional for experimental lease applications unless the Department receives five or more written requests from interested persons during the comment period. Please submit written comments by mail or email to the address provided above by the deadline. VIEW THE APPLICATION: To view a copy of the completed application, please visit: https://www.maine.gov/dmr/aquaculture/leases/ pending/index .html CONTACT THE APPLICANT: Please contact the applicant with any questions regarding their proposal. Contact information for the applicant can be found in their application. DMR REVIEW: DMR staff will visit and assess the site in consideration of the legal requirements for aquaculture leases. Other state and federal agencies will also review the application. If you have additional questions or concerns, or to request a paper copy of the application, please contact: DMRaquaculture@maine.gov Relevant Authority: The legal authority for this notice is 12 MRSA $6072- A (5) and DMR Rules Chapter 2.64 (4) (C). ARINE AQUACULTURE LEASE APPLICATION MAINE COMMENT PERIOD The DMR has received an experimental lease application for the following: Chad Coffin X Bottom culture Suspended culture Applicant Culture Type (Bottom and/or surface gear) (No Gear) Species | Shellfish O Marine algae OFinfish DOther West of Moore Point, Northeast of Pound of Tea, Harraseeket River, Casco Bay, Freeport Location, Waterbody Town Lease Size and Term 1.62 acres Lease Term: 3 Years DMR Attn: Aquaculture Division 21 State House Station Augusta, ME 04333-0021 DMRaquaculture@maine.gov No later than 4:00 p.m. on December 12, 2020 Comment Period Deadline and Submission COMMENT PERIOD: The Department of Marine Resources announces a 30-day public comment period during which interested persons may submit written comments or request a public hearing on the application. A hearing is optional for experimental lease applications unless the Department receives five or more written requests from interested persons during the comment period. Please submit written comments by mail or email to the address provided above by the deadline. VIEW THE APPLICATION: To view a copy of the completed application, please visit: https://www.maine.gov/dmr/aquaculture/leases/ pending/index .html CONTACT THE APPLICANT: Please contact the applicant with any questions regarding their proposal. Contact information for the applicant can be found in their application. DMR REVIEW: DMR staff will visit and assess the site in consideration of the legal requirements for aquaculture leases. Other state and federal agencies will also review the application. If you have additional questions or concerns, or to request a paper copy of the application, please contact: DMRaquaculture@maine.gov Relevant Authority: The legal authority for this notice is 12 MRSA $6072- A (5) and DMR Rules Chapter 2.64 (4) (C). ARINE