DFO advises that the Atlantic Halibut fishery in NAFO Division 4R, for the Quebec Region Gaspe-based fish harvesters using fixed gear (vessel class

A220) is open and due to the limited quota available for this fleet, the fishery will close at 1:30 a.m. local time, Monday, August 16, 2009 (midnight Sunday, August 15, 2009 Eastern Daylight time).