state_SHA_winter

Metadata:

• Identification_Information
• Data_Quality_Information
• Spatial_Data_Organization_Information
• Spatial_Reference_Information
• Entity_and_Attribute_Information
• Distribution_Information
• Metadata_Reference_Information

Identification_Information:

Citation:

Citation_Information:

Originator: FL Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services

Publication_Date: 20180628

Title: state_SHA_winter

Geospatial_Data_Presentation_Form: map

Online_Linkage:

https://www.freshfromflorida.com/Business-Services/Aquaculture/Shellfish-Harvesting-Area-Classification/Shellfish-Harvesting-Area-Maps

Description:

Abstract:

This data set represents the Florida Shellfish Harvesting Area (SHA) boundaries as classified by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS). Classifications are based on pollution source, hydrographic, meteorologic and bacteriological surveys to identify where sanitary conditions are suitable for the harvest of wholesome shellfish. Pollution source, hydrographic, and meteorologic surveys characterize the introduction and distribution of contaminants that may be present in amounts that present a health hazard; hence, should not be open to harvest. The bacteriological survey identifies waters meeting NSSP fecal coliform standards. Fecal coliform is an indicator group of bacteria used by FDACS. Fecal coliform live in the intestinal tract of warm-blooded animals, and each person excretes approximately two billion of these bacteria per day. Few fecal coliform are pathogenic; however, the presence of fecal coliform bacteria in coastal waters indicates feces from warm-blooded animals is present and human pathogens are likely to also be present. The NSSP has established bacteriological standards for shellfish harvesting area classification. For areas to be classified Approved or Conditionally Approved, the level of fecal coliform in surface water samples must meet the NSSP 14/43 standard. For areas to be classified Restricted or Conditionally Restricted, the level of fecal coliform in surface water samples must meet the NSSP 88/260 standard.These data are intended for general reference only and are not appropriate for legal use. Copies of the document Shellfish Harvesting Area Classification Maps and the documentShellfish Harvesting Area Classification Boundaries and Management Plans, containing shellfish harvesting area descriptions, references to shellfish harvesting area map numbers, and operating criteria herein incorporated by reference may be obtained by writing to the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services at 1203 Governors Square Boulevard, 5th Floor, Tallahassee, Florida 32301.

Purpose:

These data spatially represent the shellfish harvesting area classification boundaries in Florida for the winter months of the year. Each shellfish harvesting area and shellfish harvesting area map has a unique name and number. Shellfish areas are classified by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) to protect shellfish consumers from shellfish borne illnesses.. Shellfish are defined in this context as oysters, clams and mussels. The Department is authorized by Chapter 5L-1 F.A.C. These data are intended for general reference only and are not appropriate for legal use. The maps found on the Division of Aquaculture's website will be slightly different due to the older technology used to create them. Please use caution when referencing this data.

Time_Period_of_Content:

Time_Period_Information:

Single_Date/Time:

Calendar_Date: 20180628

Currentness_Reference: publication date

Status:

Progress: Complete

Maintenance_and_Update_Frequency: As needed

Spatial_Domain:

Bounding_Coordinates:

West_Bounding_Coordinate: -85.292104

East_Bounding_Coordinate: -80.655354

North_Bounding_Coordinate: 30.091018

South_Bounding_Coordinate: 28.400329

Keywords:

Theme:

Theme_Keyword_Thesaurus: ISO 19115 Topic Categories

Theme_Keyword: farming

Theme_Keyword: boundaries

Theme_Keyword: health

Theme:

Theme_Keyword_Thesaurus: None

Theme_Keyword: Winter Shellfish Harvesting Area

Access_Constraints: None

Use_Constraints:

This is not a survey data set and should not be utilized as such. These data are not to be used for navigation and have not been QA/QC'd. If an accurate description of this area is needed, please refer to the boundary description within the survey that can be obtained at the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services at 1203 Governors Square Boulevard, 5th Floor, Tallahassee, Florida 32301.

Point_of_Contact:

Contact_Information:

Contact_Organization_Primary:

Contact_Organization: FDACS

Contact_Person: Jackie Harrell

Contact_Position: GIS Administrator

Point_of_Contact:

Contact_Information:

Contact_Organization_Primary:

Contact_Organization: FDACS

Contact_Person: Jill Fleiger

Contact_Position: Environmental Administrator

Point_of_Contact:

Contact_Information:

Contact_Organization_Primary:

Contact_Organization: FDACS Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services

Contact_Person: Jackie Harrell

Contact_Position: GIS Administrator

Contact_Electronic_Mail_Address: jill.fleiger@freshfromflorida.com

Data_Set_Credit: Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).

Native_Data_Set_Environment:

Microsoft Windows 7 Version 6.1 (Build 7601) Service Pack 1; Esri ArcGIS 10.1.0.3035

Data_Quality_Information:

Lineage:

Source_Information:

Source_Time_Period_of_Content:

Time_Period_Information:

Single_Date/Time:

Calendar_Date: 20180628

Source_Currentness_Reference: publication date

Spatial_Data_Organization_Information:

Direct_Spatial_Reference_Method: Vector

Point_and_Vector_Object_Information:

SDTS_Terms_Description:

SDTS_Point_and_Vector_Object_Type: GT-polygon composed of chains

Point_and_Vector_Object_Count: 116

Spatial_Reference_Information:

Horizontal_Coordinate_System_Definition:

Planar:

Map_Projection:

Albers_Conical_Equal_Area:

Standard_Parallel: 24.0

Standard_Parallel: 31.5

Longitude_of_Central_Meridian: -84.0

Latitude_of_Projection_Origin: 24.0

False_Easting: 400000.0

False_Northing: 0.0

Planar_Coordinate_Information:

Planar_Coordinate_Encoding_Method: coordinate pair

Coordinate_Representation:

Abscissa_Resolution: 0.000000004429812072714868

Ordinate_Resolution: 0.000000004429812072714868

Planar_Distance_Units: meter

Geodetic_Model:

Horizontal_Datum_Name: D North American 1983

Ellipsoid_Name: GRS 1980

Semi-major_Axis: 6378137.0

Denominator_of_Flattening_Ratio: 298.257222101

Entity_and_Attribute_Information:

Detailed_Description:

Entity_Type:

Entity_Type_Label: state_SHA_winter

Entity_Type_Definition: Shellfish Harvesting Areas

Entity_Type_Definition_Source: ESRI

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: FID

Attribute_Definition: Internal feature number.

Attribute_Definition_Source: ESRI

Attribute_Domain_Values:

Unrepresentable_Domain:

Sequential unique whole numbers that are automatically generated.

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: Shape

Attribute_Definition: Feature geometry.

Attribute_Definition_Source: ESRI

Attribute_Domain_Values:

Unrepresentable_Domain: Coordinates defining the features.

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: AREA

Attribute_Definition: Area in square meters

Attribute_Definition_Source: ESRI Calculate Operation

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: PERIMETER

Attribute_Definition: Perimeter in meters

Attribute_Definition_Source: ESRI Calculate Operation

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: ACRE

Attribute_Definition: Acreage of each polygon.

Attribute_Definition_Source: ESRI Calculate Operation

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: SH_ID

Attribute_Definition:

Two digit number (i.e. 20 or three digit (i.e. 77S) if it corresponds to a seasonal coverage. This item exists in the individual SHAs and the statewide SHAs. Refers to an entire SHA area, ie Apalachicola Bay.

Attribute_Definition_Source: FDACS

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: SH_NAME

Attribute_Definition: SHA name as determined by the legal and atlas maps.

Attribute_Definition_Source: FDACS

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: CLASS_NO

Attribute_Definition:

Four digit unique areas identifier. The first two numbers are the SH_ID of the larger area and the last two numbers identify the unique sub area which is the type of area, i.e. conditionally approved, approved, restricted, etc.

Attribute_Definition_Source: FDACS

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: CLASSTYP

Attribute_Definition:

Values are: Approved, Conditionally Approved, Restricted, Conditionally Restricted, Prohibited, Unclassified.

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: CLASDESC

Attribute_Definition:

Class Description. Additional descriptors besides the classtype, such as "Zone X".

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: CLASS

Attribute_Definition: Combination of classtype and class description.

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: COMMENT

Attribute_Definition: Added description to describe a unique feature of a class.

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: SEASONSF

Attribute_Definition: Non-Winter shellfish harvesting class source.

Attribute_Definition_Source: FDACS

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: Effective

Attribute_Definition:

This is the survey date that last changed legal descriptions, boundaries and classifications. As surveys are done every 12 years, many areas haven't changed in classification or deliniations and maps have remained the same for many years. Map effective date and the data set will be updated when there is a change.

Attribute_Definition_Source: FDACS

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: SEASONW

Attribute_Definition: Winter shellfish harvesting season months.

Attribute_Definition_Source: FDACS

Overview_Description:

Entity_and_Attribute_Overview:

Shellfish harvesting areas are classified as "Approved," "Conditionally Approved," "Restricted," "Conditionally Restricted" and "Prohibited,"). These classifications are defined in Chapter 5L-1.003. The following provides generalized descriptions for these classifications:
"Approved" - Normally open to shellfish harvesting; may be temporarily closed under extraordinary circumstances such as red tides, hurricanes and sewage spills. The 14/43 standard must be met for all combinations of defined adverse pollution conditions (tide, rainfall, river, tide/rainfall, tide/river and tide/rainfall/river).
"Conditionally Approved" - Periodically closed to shellfish harvesting based on pollution events, such as rainfall or increased river flow. The 14/43 standard must be met when rainfall, river stage, and/or river discharge is less than the management plan level for temporary closure and during all other adverse pollution conditions.
"Restricted" - Normally open to relaying or controlled purification, allowed only by special permit and supervision; may be temporarily closed under extraordinary circumstances such as red tides, hurricanes and sewage spills. The 88/260 standard must be met for all combinations of defined adverse pollution conditions (tide, rainfall, river, tide/rainfall, tide/river and tide/rainfall/river).
"Conditionally Restricted" - Periodically, relay and controlled purification activity is temporarily suspended based on pollution events, such as rainfall or increased river flow. The 88/260 standard must be met when rainfall, river stage, and/or river discharge is less than the management plan level for temporary closure and during all other adverse pollution conditions.
"Prohibited" - Shellfish harvesting is not permitted due to actual or potential pollution. This classification is least desirable, and is used only when standards are exceeded for "Approved," "Conditionally Approved," "Restricted," and "Conditionally Restricted" classification management schemes.

Distribution_Information:

Distribution_Liability: See access and use constraints information.

Standard_Order_Process:

Digital_Form:

Digital_Transfer_Information:

Format_Name: Shapefile

Transfer_Size: 0.051

Digital_Transfer_Option:

Metadata_Reference_Information:

Metadata_Date: 20180703

Metadata_Contact:

Contact_Information:

Contact_Organization_Primary:

Contact_Organization: SAME

Contact_Person: SAME

Metadata_Standard_Name: FGDC Content Standard for Digital Geospatial Metadata

Metadata_Standard_Version: FGDC-STD-001-1998

Metadata_Time_Convention: local time

Metadata_Use_Constraints:

These data should be used with caution. A formal QA/QC hasn't formally been perfomed.