Application to transfer QS/IFQ

Revised: 02/20/2018

OMB Control No. 0648-0272

APPLICATION
FOR
TRANSFER OF QS/IFQ

Expiration Date: 03/31/2018

U.S. Dept. of Commerce/NOAA
National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS)
Restricted Access Management (RAM)
P.O. Box 21668
Juneau, AK 99802-1668
(800) 304-4846 toll free, (907) 586-7202 in Juneau
(907) 586-7354 fax

NOTE: Submit a separate application for each Quota Share (QS) or IFQ Transfer.
If you want to do a self sweep-up (combine) , please use the self sweep-up form.
Does the Transferee (Buyer) hold a Transfer Eligibility Certificate (TEC)?

[ ] YES

[ ] NO

Use this checklist to ensure your application is complete. Incomplete applications will not be processed.
NOTE: Faxed Applications Are Not Acceptable. Please Submit Originals.
[ ] Completed, signed, and notarized application
[ ] Copy of signed & notarized sales agreement
[ ] Documentation for Authorized Representative (if applicable)
[ ] Transfer of IFQ (Category "A" Shares, Surviving Spouse Lease): Copy of permit
BLOCK A – IDENTIFICATION OF TRANSFEROR (SELLER)
1. Name:

2. NMFS Person ID:
3. Date of Birth:

4. Business Mailing Address

5. Business Telephone Number:

[ ] Permanent

[ ] Temporary:

6. Business Fax Number:

7. E-mail Address (if available):

BLOCK B – IDENTIFICATION OF TRANSFEREE (BUYER)
1. Name:

2. NMFS Person ID:
3. Date of Birth:

4. Permanent Business Mailing Address

5. Business Telephone Number:

[ ] Permanent

[ ] Temporary

6. Business Fax Number:

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7. E-mail address (if available):

BLOCK
C -CQUESTIONS
BLOCK
– QUESTIONSFOR
FORTRANSFEREE
TRANSFEREE
1. Do you request that this quota share (QS) be included in a sweep up, if possible?

[ ] YES

[ ] NO

2. If YES, list the QS Group Number on the QS Holder Summary Report into which this new piece should be combined.

3. If this is transfer of Catcher Vessel Western Alaska Community Development Quota (CDQ) Compensation QS and the
vessel category has never been declared, check the one Catcher Vessel Category in which you would like to have your
QS issued:
[ ] Category D (0 ft to 35 ft length overall (LOA)
[]

Category C (36 ft to 60 ft LOA)

[]

Category B (greater than 60 ft LOA)

BLOCK D - IDENTIFICATION OF QS AND IFQ TO BE TRANSFERRED
Complete Block D if QS and IFQ are to be transferred together or if you want to transfer QS only

1. [ ] Halibut

or

[]

3. Vessel Category:

Sablefish

2. IFQ Regulatory Area:

4. Number of QS Units to be Transferred:

5. Transferor IFQ Permit Number:

6. Numbered To and From (Serial Numbers are shown on the QS Holder Summary Report):
7. Do you want all remaining pounds for the current fishing year transferred?
YES [ ]

NO [ ]

If NO, specify the number of pounds to be transferred:
Pounds transferred include a pro-rata share of any overage based on the QS units held or transferred and is
non-negotiable.
Pounds transferred include a pro-rata share of any underage based on the QS held and transferred
UNLESS OTHERWISE INSTRUCTED.
BLOCK E - TRANSFER OF IFQ ONLY
Complete this Block if you want to Transfer IFQ Only (Applies only to Category "A" & Surviving Spouse IFQ)

1. [ ] Halibut

or

[]

Sablefish

2. IFQ Regulatory Area:

3. Number of Units:

4. Numbered To and From (Serial Numbers are shown on the QS Holder Summary Report):

5. Actual Number of IFQ Pounds:

6. Transferor IFQ Permit Number:

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7. Fishing Year: 20

REQUIRED SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
YOUR APPLICATION WILL NOT BE PROCESSED UNLESS YOU PROVIDE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION

BLOCK F – REQUIRED TRANSFEROR SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
1. Give the price per pound (including leases) $
/#IFQ (Price divided by IFQ pounds including fees)
Give the price unit QS $

/Unit of QS (Price divided by QS Unit)

2. What is the total amount paid for the QS/IFQ in this transaction, including fees?
3. What are the reasons for transferring the QS/IFQ? (check all that apply)
[ ] Retirement from Fisheries

[ ] Shares Too Small to Fish

[ ] Pursue Non-Fishing Activities

[ ] Trading Shares

[ ] Health Problems

[ ] Consolidation of Shares

[ ] Enter other Fisheries

[ ] Other (explain):

4. Is there a broker being used for this transaction?
[ ] Yes

[ ] No

If YES, how much is being paid in brokerage fees? $

or

% of total price.

BLOCK G – REQUIRED TRANSFEREE SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
1. Will the QS/IFQ being purchases have a lien attached?
[ ] Yes
[ ] No
IF YES, name of lien holder:
2. What is the primary source of financing for this transfer (check one) ?

[ ] Received as a Gift

[ ] Personal Resources (cash)

[ ] AK Com. Fish & Ag. Bank

[ ] NMFS Loan Program

[ ] Private Bank/Credit Union

[ ] Transferor/Seller

[ ] Processor/Fishing Company

[ ] Alaska Dept. of Commerce

[ ] Other (explain):

3. How was the QS/IFQ located (check all that apply)?
[]

Relative

[ ] Personal Friend

[ ] Advertisement/Public Notice

[ ] Broker

[ ] Other (explain):

4. What is the Buyer’s relationship to the QS/IFQ Holder (check all that apply) ?
[ ] Unrelated

[ ] Family Member

[ ] Friend

[ ] Other (explain):

[ ] Business Partner

5. Is there an agreement to return the QS or IFQ to the Transferor, or any other person, or a condition in placed on resale?
[ ] Yes

[ ] No

If YES, please explain:
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NOTE: This Application for Transfer must be completed, signed, and notarized by both parties. Failure to
have signatures properly notarized will result in delays in the processing of this application.
BLOCK H – CERTIFICATION OF TRANSFEROR
Under penalties of perjury, I declare that I have examined this application, and to the best of my knowledge and belief, the
information presented here is true, correct, and complete.
1. Signature of Transferor or Authorized Representative:
2. Date:

3. Printed Name Transferor or Authorized Representative Note: If representative, attach authorization

4. Notary Public Signature:

ATTEST

5. Affix Notary Stamp or Seal Here:

6. Commission Expires:

BLOCK I – CERTIFICATION OF TRANSFEREE
Under penalties of perjury, I declare that I have examined this application, and to the best of my knowledge and belief, the
information presented here is true, correct, and complete.
1. Signature of Transferee or Authorized Representative:

2. Date:

3. Printed Name Transferee or Authorized Representative Note: If representative, attach authorization

4. Notary Public Signature:

ATTEST

5. Affix Notary Stamp or Seal Here:

6. Commission Expires:

PUBLIC REPORTING BURDEN STATEMENT
Public reporting burden for this collection of information is estimated to average 2 hours per response, including the time for reviewing
the instructions, searching the existing data sources, gathering and maintaining the data needed, and completing and reviewing the
collection of information. Send comments regarding the burden estimate or any other aspect of this collection of information, including
suggestions for reducing the burden, to Assistant Regional Administrator, Sustainable Fisheries Division, NOAA National Marine
Fisheries Service, P.O. Box 21668, Juneau, AK 99802-1668.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Before completing this form, please note the following: 1) Notwithstanding any other provision of 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 efforts under 50 CFR part 679 and under section 402(a) of the MagnusonStevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act (16 U.S.C. 1801, et seq.); 3) Some information collected on this application form is
made available to the public on the NMFS, Alaska Region, webpage (www.alaskafisheries.noaa.gov). Other information is confidential
under section 402(b) of the Magnuson-Stevens Act and NOAA Administrative Order 216-100, which sets forth procedures to protect
confidentiality of fishery statistics.
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PRIVACY ACT STATEMENT
AUTHORITY: The collection of this information is authorized by the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act, 16
U.S.C. 1801 et seq.
PURPOSE: NMFS uses the information provided on this application to transfer quota share (QS)/individual fishing quota (IFQ) to a
person eligible to receive QS/IFQ by transfer. The information required by this application is necessary to ensure that QS and IFQ are
transferred in compliance with the regulations governing the buying and selling of QS and the leasing of IFQ.
ROUTINE USES: Disclosure of this information is subject to the published routine uses identified in the Privacy Act System of Records
Notice COMMERCE/NOAA-19, Permits and Registrations for the United States Federally Regulated Fisheries. NMFS may post some
information from this form on its public website (www.alaskafisheries.noaa.gov). In addition, NMFS may share information submitted on
this form with other State and Federal agencies or fishery management commissions, including staff of the North Pacific Fishery
Management Council and Pacific States Marine Fisheries Commission.
DISCLOSURE: Providing this information is voluntary; however, the failure to provide complete and accurate information will prevent
NMFS from transferring the QS/IFQ.

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INSTRUCTIONS
APPLICATION FOR TRANSFER OF QS/IFQ
Any person that received Quota Share/Individual Fishing Quota (QS/IFQ) as an Initial Issue or that holds a Transfer
Eligibility Certificate (TEC) is eligible to receive QS/IFQ by transfer. A transferee that does not have a TEC will need to
contact RAM for instructions on eligibility procedures and a TEC application form.
An Application for Transfer of QS/IFQ must be approved by the NMFS Regional Administrator before a person may use
IFQ that results from a direct transfer to harvest IFQ halibut or IFQ sablefish.
IFQ resulting from category B, C, or D QS may not be transferred separately from its originating QS, except as provided
in 50 CFR 679.41(k).
The IFQ Program does not permit transfer of QS subject to any conditions of repossession or resale to the transferor
except by court order, operation of law, or security agreement.

GENERAL INFORMATION
•

Please submit a separate application for each proposed QS or IFQ transfer.

•

Complete the entire application, and include all attachments; failure to do so could result in delays
in the processing of your application.

•

Please insure that signatures on the application are original and are notarized. RAM will not
process an application that does not bear original signatures (faxed applications will be returned).
All signatures must be witnessed by a Notary Public (or, in some remote areas, the community
Postmaster or Postmistress). The Notary Public cannot be the person(s) submitting this
application.

If you want to apply for a “self sweep-up,” please use the Self Sweep-Up Form.
Submit the original application -- an application sent by fax will not be processed.
When completed, submit the original application
By mail to

NMFS Alaska Region
Restricted Access Management (RAM)
P.O. Box 21668
Juneau, AK 99802-1668

or deliver to:

Room 713, Federal Building
709 West 9th Street
Juneau, AK 99801

Please allow at least ten working days for your application to be processed. Items will be sent by first class mail,
unless you provide alternate instructions and include a prepaid mailer with appropriate postage or corporate account
number for express delivery.

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If you need additional information:
Call RAM:

(800) 304-4846 (#2) or (907) 586-7202 (#2)

E-Mail Address:

Web Site:

[email protected]

https://alaskafisheries.noaa.gov

COMPLETING THE APPLICATION
Indicate whether the Transferee (Buyer) holds a Transfer Eligibility Certificate (TEC).
Use the checklist to ensure your application is complete. Incomplete applications will not be processed.
NOTE: It is important that all blocks are completed and all necessary documents are attached. Failure to answer any of
the questions, provide attachments, or to have signatures notarized could result in delays in the processing of your
application.
BLOCK A – IDENTIFICATION OF TRANSFEROR (SELLER)
1. Full name as it appears on QS Holder Summary Report and/or TEC.
2. NMFS Person ID: As found on QS Holder Summary Report or TEC.
3. Date of Birth.
4. Business Mailing Address. Indicate whether permanent or temporary. Include street or P.O. Box number, city,
state, and zip code. Use a temporary address to send transfer documentation somewhere other than to the
permanent address.
6-8. Business Telephone Number, Business Fax Number, and Business E-mail address (if available)
BLOCK B – IDENTIFICATION OF TRANSFEREE (BUYER)
1. Full name as it appears on QS Holder Summary Report and/or TEC.
2. NMFS Person ID: As found on QS Holder Summary Report or TEC.
3. Date of Birth.
4. Business Mailing Address. Indicate whether permanent or temporary. Include street or P.O. Box number, city,
state, and zip code. Use a temporary address to send transfer documentation somewhere other than to the
permanent address.
5-7. Business Telephone Number, Business Fax Number, and Business E-mail address (if available
BLOCK C – QS QUESTIONS FOR TRANSFEREE
1. Indicate if you wish to combine (“sweep up”) the transferred block together with a block you already hold.
Blocked QS’s may be swept up into one block if the total amount of QS being combined is less than or equal to
the following amounts of QS units per area.

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Halibut

Sablefish

Area

Units

Area

Units

2C

33,320

SE

33,270

3A

46,520

WY

43,390

3B

44,193

CG

46,055

4A

22,947

WG

48,410

4B

15,087

AI

99,210

4C

30,930

BS

91,275

4D

26,082

2. QS Group Number
3. If this is a transfer of Catcher Vessel Western Alaska Community Development Quota (CDQ) compensation
QS, there is a one time opportunity at the time of the first transfer to permanently designate the catcher
vessel category of the QS being transferred. CDQ compensation QS is QS issued as compensation for halibut
and sablefish harvest privileges foregone due to the CDQ Program
Persons issued CDQ compensation QS in a catcher vessel category and in an IFQ regulatory area in which
they do not hold QS other than CDQ compensation QS, may use that CDQ compensation QS on any catcher
vessel. This exemption from catcher vessel categories ends upon the first transfer of the CDQ compensation
QS. CDQ compensation QS being transferred will be permanently assigned to a specific catcher vessel
category as designated by the person receiving the transfer.
BLOCK D - IDENTIFICATION OF QS AND IFQ TO BE TRANSFERRED
This block should only be completed if you are transferring QS and the IFQ resulting from these shares. Persons
wishing to transfer IFQ only (Category “A” shares, lease), should fill out Block E.
1. Species: halibut or sablefish
2. IFQ Regulatory Area
3. Vessel Category
4. Number of units to be transferred
5. Transferor IFQ permit number
6. Starting and ending serial number of shares to be transferred
[For example, H-2C-C-B-123,456 THROUGH H-2C-C-B-789,493]
7. A specific number of pounds must be indicated for each transfer. A pro-rata amount of IFQ (overage pounds)
will be debited from any IFQ transferred based on the QS unit held or transferred. The current QS holder may
retain underage pounds. However, unless otherwise specified, the underage associated with the QS will be
transferred. Please indicate your specific intention.
BLOCK E - TRANSFER OF IFQ ONLY
Complete this box if IFQ pounds only are being transferred (leased) and the QS will remain with the current holder of
those shares. Only Category “A” or those shares received as a Surviving Spouse under the provisions in 50 CFR 679 may
be transferred in this manner.
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1. Species: halibut or sablefish
2. IFQ Regulatory Area
3. Number of units to be transferred
4. Starting serial number to the ending serial number of shares to be transferred
5. Specific number of pounds being transferred
6. Transferor's IFQ permit number
7. The fishing year is the current year or year in which IFQ should be transferred. A transfer of IFQ only cannot be
completed until the IFQ has been awarded for that year.
BLOCK F - REQUIRED TRANSFEROR SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
1. The price per pound of IFQ must be entered, including IFQs only “leased”. (To derive the number of dollars per
unit of QS or pound of IFQ, divide the total amount paid, including fees, by the number of QS units or the
number of IFQ pounds being transferred.)
2. The total amount entered should include any and all monies collected on behalf of the seller for the shares
involved, including any fees that will be paid out to other parties for the expenses of brokering or assisting
in the sale of these shares.
3. Please check all boxes that apply to this transaction.
4. Are you paying a third party to assist with this transaction?
If YES, put the total price paid to the broker or calculate how much was paid to the third party as a
percentage of the total sale price. (The percentage can be derived by using this formula: divide the
brokerage fee by the total price paid for the QS/IFQ, then multiply the result by 100.)
BLOCK G - REQUIRED TRANSFEREE SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
1. Indicate whether the QS/IFQ will have a lien attached (used as collateral). If YES, provide the name of the lien
holder. This name will appear on the QS Certificate.
2. Indicate the primary source of financing for this transfer (check one).
3. Explain how the QS/IFQ was located (check all that apply).
4. Indicate Transferee’s relationship to the QS/IFQ holder (check all that apply).
5. Indicate whether there is an agreement to return the QS or IFQ to the Transferor, or any other person, or a
condition placed on resale. If YES, please explain.
BLOCK H – CERTIFICATION OF TRANSFEROR
Printed name and signature of Transferor and date signed
If authorized representative, attach authorization
Signature, commission expiration date, and stamp of notary
BLOCK I – CERTIFICATION OF TRANSFEREE
Printed name and signature of Transferor and date signed
If authorized representative, attach authorization
Signature, commission expiration date, and stamp of notary

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