4 PROPOSAL FOR THE COMPLIANCE OF UPAs WITHIN THE P-P NAYARIT STUDY AREA

For optimal performance in the P-P Nayarit study area, it is essential that UPAs fully comply with all current

Figure 3. Limits of the 163 UPAs in the study area.

regulations regarding aquaculture. As mentioned above, the sprawl of shrimp aquaculture in the study area has been irregular, and, according to the diagnosis, most UPAs operate under inappropriate conditions.

It is necessary that every UPA undertakes actions to comply with all technical specifications established in aquaculture regulations, such as being duly registered in the National Registry of Fisheries and Aquaculture under CONAPESCA, complying with regulation terms for use and discharge of surface water, and obtaining an environmental impact assessment resolution and the federal maritime land lease from SEMARNAT.
The following actions were identified for the compliance of UPAs based on the findings of the diagnosis of the current project as well as upon the recommendations of the aquaculture sector:
• Register in the National Registry of Fisheries and Aquaculture under CONAPESCA.
• Host an inspection visit by each aquaculture production unit by federal inspectors of the Federal Attorney for Environmental Protection.
• Environmental impact resolution granted by PROFEPA.

Figure 4. Limits of shrimp aquaculture aptitude areas and of the UPAs.

Table 4. Surface area and percentage for shrimp aquaculture aptitude in the study area.

• Permit granted by the National Water Commission (CONAGUA) for use of surface water and wastewater disposal.
• Preparation of the Environmental Impact Assessment—Regional Modality—of the P-P Nayarit study area, including impact mitigation measures during both the operation stage and the site abandonment.
• Submission of the Environmental Impact Assessment— Regional Modality to SEMARNAT.
• Environmental Impact Assessment Resolution granted by SEMARNAT.
• All other permits, as needed for each UPA (federal maritime land lease by SEMARNAT, changes in land use, etc.).
Social and economic benefits will result from the compliance process, such as:
• Legal certainty for UPAs located in the P-P, Nayarit study area.
• Access to financial resources granted by federal, state and municipal authorities to support aquaculture activities.
• Increased productivity and competitiveness of shrimp aquaculture farms.• Increase of direct and indirect jobs.
• Aquaculture activity consolidation in this region.