Md. Code Regs. 08.02.23.06

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 12, June 14, 2024

Section 08.02.23.06 - Pre-Approved Leasing Areas in the Coastal Bays

A. The following areas are established as pre-approved leasing areas.

B. A "pre-approved leasing area" means an area of the Atlantic coastal bays approved for leasing of submerged land by the Department.

C. Areas Defined.

(1) South Point Shoal. All of the waters Chincoteague Bay enclosed by a line beginning at a point at or near Lat. 38°10.860' N, Long. 75°13.379' W; then running 310° True to a point at or near Lat. 38°10.980' N, Long. 75°13.560' W; then running 19° True to a point at or near Lat. 38°12.060' N, Long. 75°13.079' W; then running 112° True to a point at or near Lat. 38°11.768' N, Long. 75°12.145' W; then running 227° True to the point of beginning.

(2) Whale Gizzard Shoal. All of the waters Chincoteague Bay enclosed by a line beginning at a point at or near Lat. 38°5.288' N, Long. 75°15.311' W; then running 271° True to a point at or near Lat. 38°5.303' N, Long. 75°16.148' W;, then running 4° True to a point at or near Lat. 38°5.775' N, Long. 75°16.106' W; then running 76° True to a point at or near Lat. 38°5.932' N, Long. 75°15.288' W; then running 182° True to the point of beginning.

Md. Code Regs. 08.02.23.06