Conditionally Approved Classification of Molluscan Shellfish Growing Waters

Conditionally Approved Classification of Molluscan Shellfish Growing Waters A. An area is considered conditionally approved when a sanitary survey of the area, conducted by an MDMR Authority, shows that the area meets the conditions of approved growing waters except under certain environmental conditions such as heavy rainfall or river stage. B. All molluscan shellfish growing waters classified as conditionally approved may be open for the direct harvest of shellfish by the MDMR provided that water quality meets the conditions defined for that area. C. During any closure of a conditionally approved area, the MDMR will sample the water of the closed area until shellfish are free of pollutants in accordance with the respective growing waters management plan.