Why are areas reclassified?
A. The classification of areas must accurately characterize the current sanitary conditions of each area for the harvest of shellfish. The classification and management of areas is evaluated annually and when conditions change that make the area unsuitable from a health perspective for shellfish harvesting, the area must be reclassified. Also, the National Shellfish Sanitation Program requires that a sanitary survey be completed for each area at least every 12 years. These sanitary surveys evaluate recent and historical information and generally recommend changes inclassification.
A. The classification of areas must accurately characterize the current sanitary conditions of each area for the harvest of shellfish. The classification and management of areas is evaluated annually and when conditions change that make the area unsuitable from a health perspective for shellfish harvesting, the area must be reclassified. Also, the National Shellfish Sanitation Program requires that a sanitary survey be completed for each area at least every 12 years. These sanitary surveys evaluate recent and historical information and generally recommend changes in classification.
