IFQ Permit Holder fee submission form

Revised: 11/20/2015 OMB Control No. 0648-0711 Expiration Date: 01/31/2018

IFQ Permit Holder Fee Submission Form

N OAA/National Marine Fisheries Service Office of Operations & Management Division (OMD) P.O. Box 21668 Juneau, Alaska 99802-1668 Fax: 907-586-7255 (800) 304-4846 toll free / (907) 586-7202

Fee Submittal Deadline: January 31 following the calendar year in which any IFQ landing was made

This form may be submitted online at https://alaskafisheries.noaa.gov/webapps/efish/login

BLOCK A -- OVERPAYMENT

If your estimated Balance Due is less than zero (deficit), you MUST select one of the following options:

[ ] Apply Overpayment to Future Fee Liabilities OR [ ] Issue Refund

BLOCK B -- IDENTIFICATION OF IFQ PERMIT HOLDER
1. Name of IFQ Permit Holder:		2. NMFS Person ID:
		3. Taxpayer ID (Employer ID Number or SSN):
		4. Date of Birth or Date of Incorporation:
5. Permanent Business Mailing Address:
6. Business Telephone Number:	7. Business Fax Number:		8. Business E-mail Address:

BLOCK C -- AGREEMENT WITH IFQ FEE LIABILITY SUMMARY

Check if you agree with your IFQ Fee Liability Summary represents the actual value of all IFQ received:

[ ] YES [ ] NO

If YES, and you have not paid on-line, please date and sign your name where designated in Block D, complete Block E,

and mail this Fee Submission Form with your payment.

If NO, you must complete Block F -- Fee Calculation. You must complete this section even if you have made an on-line payment. After you have completed this worksheet, complete Blocks A through D and return it with your payment and supporting documentation.

BLOCK D – APPLICANT SIGNATURE
Under penalties of perjury, I hereby declare that I, the undersigned, completed this application and that the information contained herein is true, correct, and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.
1. Printed Name of IFQ Permit Holder (If completed by representative, attach authorization):
2. Signature of IFQ Permit Holder:	3. Date:

BLOCK E -- METHOD OF PAYMENT

[ ] Personal Check [ ] Cashiers Check [ ] Money Order [ ] Payment made On-Line

Beginning on December 1, 2019, NMFS will no longer accept payment by personal check, cashier’s check, or money order. All payments must be made electronically through pay.gov or the Fedwire Funds Service.

REMINDER!

Sign your check. If paying for multiple permit holders, include their completed and signed Fee Submission Forms.

All checks or money orders should be made payable to “National Marine Fisheries Service”

NMFS DOES NOT SEND VERIFICATION OF PAYMENT AND STRONGLY RECOMMENDS

YOU RETAIN COPIES FOR YOUR RECORDS.

STOP!

Have you completed BLOCK E and included payment of your IFQ FEE?

Have you made a copy of your Fee Submission Form and check/money order for your records?

Note: You must submit adequate documentation supporting your revised fee liability. Examples of such documentation include valid fish tickets, sales receipts, or check stubs that clearly identify the IFQ landing amount, species, date, time, and ex-vessel value or price.

	BLOCK F – FEE CALCULATION
Permit Number	Date of Landing	Port Location	IFQ Pounds	GAF Pounds (Use standard price only)	Standard Ex-vessel Price	Actual Ex-vessel Price	Total
Sample	3/20/2005	Sitka	5000			$2.20	$11,000
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17. Ex-vessel Value Total (add lines 1-16):
18. Plus Total Adjustments (IFQ retro-payments, bonuses):
19. Subtotal (add lines 17 and 18):
20. Fee Liability* (multiply the published fee percentage by line 19):
21. Less Pre-payments or Credits (if any):
22. Balance Due (enter result after subtracting line 21 from 20):
23. Enclosed Payment Amount:

*Your fee liability is based on the total value received for IFQ halibut or sablefish landed on your IFQ permit during the IFQ fishing year. It should represent the total dollar value of IFQ pounds before any deductions are made for goods and services provided (i.e., bait, ice, fuel, repairs, machinery replacement, etc.), multiplied by the NMFS published fee percentage for the IFQ fishing year.

Instructions for

IFQ PERMIT HOLDER FEE SUBMISSION FORM

This information is used to verify the identity of the applicant(s) and to accurately retrieve confidential records related to Federal permits. The primary purpose for requesting the SSN/TIN is for the collection and reporting on any delinquent amounts arising out of such person’s relationship with the government pursuant to the Debt Collection Improvement Act of 1996 (Public Law 104-134). Personal information is confidential and protected under the Privacy Act (5 U.S.C. 552a). Business information may be disclosed to the public.

 

After each IFQ fishing year, NMFS will provide to an IFQ permit holder an IFQ Landing Summary and Estimated Fee Liability page. The IFQ permit holder must either accept the accuracy of the NMFS estimated fee liability associated with his or her IFQ landings for each IFQ permit or calculate a revised IFQ fee liability for all or part of his or her IFQ landings using this Fee Submission Form.

An IFQ permit holder who holds an IFQ permit against which a landing was made must submit to NMFS a complete IFQ

Permit holder Fee Submission Form provided by NMFS. An IFQ permit holder with IFQ and/or Guided Angler Fish (GAF) landings is responsible for self-collecting his or her own fee during the calendar year in which the IFQ fish and/or GAF is landed.

An IFQ permit holder must submit his or her IFQ fee liability payment(s) to NMFS at the address provided below no later than January 31 of the year following the calendar year in which the IFQ landings were made.

Prior to December 1, 2019, payment must be made in U.S. dollars by personal check drawn on a U.S. bank account, money order, bank-certified check, or electronically by credit card.

On or after December 1, 2019, payment must be made electronically in U.S. dollars by automated clearing house, credit card, or electronic check drawn on a U.S. bank account.

When complete, submit the IFQ fee form and fees

♦ Online to: https://alaskafisheries.noaa.gov/webapps/efish/login

♦ Mail to: Administrator, Alaska Region, NMFS

Attn: IFQ Fee Coordinator

Office of Operations and Management Division (OMD)

P.O. Box 21668

Juneau, Alaska 99802-1668

♦ Fax to: 907-586-7354

NMFS does not send receipts for payments received by check or money order, so we strongly recommend that you retain a copy of this completed form and your check/money order for your records. Only payments received by credit card will be sent computer-generated receipts after those payments are processed.

If you need assistance in completing this form or you have questions about the IFQ Cost Recovery Program,

♦ Call OMD toll free (800) 304-4846 (Option 5) or

(907) 586-7202 (Option 5).

♦ Program information, applications, and reports can also be located on the Alaska Region Internet site at

http://alaskafisheries.noaa.gov/ram/ifq/htm

COMPLETING THE FEE SUBMISSION FORM

All permit holders must complete Blocks A through E of the IFQ Permit Fee Submission form.

BLOCK A -- OVERPAYMENT

If your estimated Balance Due (Block F22) is less than zero, indicate whether you choose to apply the

overpayment to future fee liabilities or to apply for a refund.

♦ If you choose to receive a refund, note that all refunds will be issued out of the National Oceanic and

Atmospheric Administration, Department of Finance, in Silver Spring, Maryland.

Please allow a minimum of eight weeks for your refund to be issued.

♦ If you choose to apply the balance due amount to future fee liabilities, NMFS will credit your IFQ Fee Liability Account.

BLOCK B -- IDENTIFICATION OF IFQ PERMIT HOLDER

1. Name of IFQ Permit Holder: Full name of the individual, corporation, association, or partnership that is the holder of the permit.

2. NMFS Person ID: Identification number assigned to the permit holder by NMFS/RAM.

3. Taxpayer ID No. (EIN or SSN). Enter social security number (SSN) if applicant is an individual. Enter employer identification number (EIN) if applicant is a corporation, partnership, association or other non-individual business entity.

4. Date of birth or Date of incorporation. Enter date of birth if applicant is an individual; enter date of incorporation if applicant is a corporation, partnership, association or other non-individual business entity.

5. Permanent Business Mailing Address: Include street or P.O. Box number, city, state, and zip code. This is the address where NMFS will send information. This address will be updated in the official RAM database.

6-8. Business telephone number and Fax number, and E-mail Address: Business telephone number and fax number, including area codes, and e-mail address.

Note: It is important to provide a number where messages can be left to avoid delay in processing the Fee Submission Form if any questions arise.

BLOCK C -- AGREEMENT WITH IFQ FEE LIABILITY SUMMARY

Indicate whether you agree with your IFQ Fee Liability Summary. The IFQ permit holder must either accept the accuracy of the NMFS estimated fee liability associated with his or her IFQ landings for each IFQ permit, or calculate a revised IFQ fee liability.

If YES, and you have not paid on-line, please date and sign your name where designated in Block D, complete Block E,

and mail this Fee Submission Form with your payment.

If NO, You must complete this worksheet even if you have made an on-line payment. After you have completed Block F (Fee Calculation), you must complete Blocks A through D of this form and return it with your payment and supporting documentation.

Note: You must submit adequate documentation supporting your revised fee liability. Examples of such documentation include valid fish tickets, sales receipts or check stubs that clearly identify the IFQ landing amount, species, date, time, and ex-vessel value or price.

BLOCK D – SIGNATURE

1. Print or type the full name of the permit holder or authorized representative signing on behalf of the permit holder. Note: If an authorized representative is acting on behalf of the permit holder, written authorization signed by the permit holder must be submitted with the Fee Submission Form.

2. The IFQ permit holder or authorized representative must sign and date the application where indicated. The application will not be considered without the signature of the permit holder or authorized representative.

3. Indicate the date on which the Fee Submission Form is signed.

BLOCK E -- METHOD OF PAYMENT – Do not mail cash –

NMFS no longer accepts credit card payments using this form.

To make a credit card payment, go to https://alaskafisheries.noaa.gov/webapps/efish/login

If paying for multiple permit holders, attach each permit holder’s completed and signed Fee Submission Forms.

NMFS does not send receipts for payment received by check or money order, so we strongly recommend that you retain a copy of this completed form and your check/money order for your records.

1. Check the appropriate box to indicate the form of payment being used to pay your IFQ Fee Liability. Retain a copy of your check or money order for your own records.

BLOCK F -- FEE CALCULATION

Complete this block ONLY if you indicated in Block C that you DID NOT AGREE with your IFQ Fee Liability Summary.

Note: You must submit adequate documentation supporting your revised fee liability. Examples of such documentation include valid fish tickets, sales receipts, or check stubs that clearly identify the IFQ landing amount, species, date, time, and ex-vessel value or price.

1-16. Permit Number: Enter permit number(s).

Date of Landing: Enter date(s) the landing(s) was/were made.

Port Location: Enter the port(s) where landing(s) was/were made.

IFQ Pounds: Enter the number of IFQ pounds landed (include any retained pounds) on permit(s) for specific date(s). “IFQ pounds” is net weight for Halibut and round weight for Sablefish

GAF Pounds: Enter the number of GAF pounds landed (include any retained pounds) on permit(s) for specific date(s). “GAF pounds” is net weight for transferred Halibut

Note: You may not claim actual ex-vessel value for any GAF pounds.

Standard Ex-Vessel Price: Enter the standard ex-vessel price located on your IFQ Fee Liability Summary.

If IFQ, you may use either the standard price or the actual price for each landing in your summary.

If GAF, you may not use actual price for any GAF pounds; you may only use the standard ex-vessel price

assigned on the Fee Liability Statement for GAF.

Actual Ex-Vessel Price: Enter the actual ex-vessel value for this permit.

If IFQ, you may use either the standard price or the actual price for each landing in your summary.

If GAF, you may not use actual ex-vessel price for GAF pounds

Total: Multiply the total pounds landed on the permit(s) by the standard or actual ex-vessel price to get the

total for each landing.

17. Ex-vessel Value Total: Add lines 1 through 16 to get the subtotal of fees owed for all permits.

18. Plus Total Adjustments: Add total adjustments (IFQ retro payments or bonuses paid in current year for

previous year).

19. Subtotal: Add lines 17 and 18.

20. Fee Liability: Multiply the permit(s) subtotal (line 19) by the published fee percentage.

Your fee liability is based on the total value received for IFQ halibut or sablefish landed on your IFQ permit during the IFQ fishing year. It should represent the total dollar value of IFQ pounds before any deductions are made for goods and services provided (i.e., bait, ice, fuel, repairs, machinery replacement, etc.) multiplied by the NMFS published fee percentage for the IFQ fishing year.

21. Less Pre-Payments or Credits: Subtract any pre-payments or credits from line 20. If you have a pre-payment

or credit, it will be indicated on your IFQ Fee Liability Summary.

22. Balance Due: This indicates your balance due or credit after subtracting line 21 from 20.

If you show a credit, return to Block A and check whether you would like your credit refunded or have it applied

to future fee liabilities.

If you show a balance due (owed), fill in line 22.

23. Enclosed Payment Amount: If you show a balance due, enter the amount of the payment you will be submitting.

Payments may be made by electronic check through the NMFS secure, on-line system at https://alaskafisheries.noaa.gov/webapps/efish/login. To use this feature, permit holders may enter the IFQ permit number and PIN combination, following the directions on the site, to complete the payment. On-line payments are processed through Pay.gov, a secure system for electronic payments used by many government agencies.

Notice to Customers Making Payment by Check

When you provide a check as payment, you authorize us either to use information from your check to make a one-time electronic fund transfer from your account or to process the payment as a check transaction.

Privacy Act – A Privacy Act Statement required by 5 U.S.C. § 552a(e)(3) stating our authority for soliciting and collecting the information from your check, and explaining the purposes and routine uses which will be made of your check information, is available from our Internet site at https//pccotc.gov/pccotc/index.htm or call toll free at 1 (866) 945-7920 Option 4 to obtain a copy by mail. Furnishing the check information is voluntary, but a decision not to do so may require you to make payment by some other method.

Return Item Service Fee

If the electronic fund transfer cannot be completed because there are insufficient funds in your account, we may impose a one-time fee of $25.00 against your account, which we will also collect by electronic fund transfer.

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PUBLIC REPORTING BURDEN STATEMENT

Public reporting burden for this collection of information is estimated to average one minute for electronic fee submission and 30 minutes for non-electronic fee submission, including the time for reviewing the instructions, searching existing data sources, gathering and maintaining the data needed, and completing and reviewing the collection of information. Send comments regarding this burden estimate or any other aspect of this collection of information, including suggestions for reducing the burden, to: NOAA National Marine Fisheries Service, Alaska Region, Attn: Assistant Regional Administrator, Sustainable Fisheries Division, P.O. Box 21668, Juneau, AK 99802.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Before completing this form please note the following: 1) Notwithstanding any other provision of the law, no person is required to respond to, nor shall any person be subject to a penalty for failure to comply with, a collection of information subject to the requirements of the Paperwork Reduction Act, unless that collection of information displays a currently valid OMB Control Number; 2) This information is mandatory and is required to manage commercial fishing effort under 50 CFR part 679 and under section 402(a) of the Magnuson-Stevens Act (16 U.S.C. 1801, et seq.); 3) Responses to this information request are confidential under section 402(b) of the Magnuson-Stevens Act as amended in 2006. It is also confidential under NOAA Administrative Order 216-100, which sets forth procedures to protect confidentiality of fishery statistics.

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