N.J. Admin. Code § 7:25-18A.5

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 19, October 7, 2024

Section 7:25-18A.5 - Public advisories concerning fisheries

(a) The Commissioner finds, based upon scientific investigation, that to protect the citizens of the State, the following advisories concerning the taking of designated fish species from designated regions of the State's waters shall be set forth below:

1. Advisory for the limited consumption of Striped Bass (Morone saxatilis) taken from the Northeast Region, including offshore State waters in the northern coastal area;

2. Advisory for the limited consumption of American Eel (Anguilla rostrata) taken from the entire State, especially the Northeast Region;

3. Advisory for the limited consumption of Bluefish (Pomatomus saltatrix) taken from the Northeast Region, including offshore State waters in the northern coastal area;

4. Advisory for the limited consumption of White Perch (Morone american) from the Northeast Region; and

5. Advisory for the limited consumption of White Catfish (Ictalurus catus) from the Northeast Region.

(b) The Department further advises that even said designated fish species to be consumed not more than one meal per week should be carefully prepared as set forth below:

1. Remove fat areas from designated fish species, for example, fish belly flaps or abdomens and dark meat portions; and

2. Bake or broil fish on an elevated rack, which allows PCB contaminated fat areas to drip free and away from the fish.

N.J. Admin. Code § 7:25-18A.5