Applicaton for transfer of Qs/IFQ by sweep-up

Individual Fishing Quotas for Pacific Halibut and Sablefish in the Alaska Fisheries

Application for transfer of Qs_IFQ by sweep-up

Application for Transfer of QS/IFQ by Self Sweep- was summarized with Application for Transfer of QS/IFQ]

OMB: 0648-0272

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OMB Control No. 0648-0272 Expiration Date: 06/30/2021
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 / 586-7202 in Juneau
(907) 586-7354 fax

Revised: 02/20/2018

APPLICATION FOR
TRANSFER OF QS/IFQ BY
SELF SWEEP-UP
INSTRUCTIONS
To complete a "Self Sweep-Up" (i.e., to combine two
blocks that you currently hold), use this form instead
of the standard Application for Transfer of QS/IFQ
form. In the space provided, identify yourself and the
blocks of Quota Share (QS) you wish to combine; sign
and date the application in the presence of a Notary
Public; attach the QS Holder Summary Report; and
submit all to RAM at the address above. NOTE: To
be combined, QS must be in the same Vessel
Category, and the resulting block size must not exceed
the Sweep Up Limits.

SWEEP UP LIMITS
Halibut
Area
2C
3A
3B
4A
4B
4C
4D

Quota Share
Units
33,320
46,520
44,193
22,947
15,087
30,930
26,082

Sablefish
Area
SE
WY
CG
WG
AI
BS

Quota Share
Units
33,270
43,390
46,055
48,410
99,210
91,275

BLOCK A - APPLICANT INFORMATION
1. Name (full name):

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

4. Business Mailing Address: [ ] Permanent [ ] Temporary

5. Business Telephone No.:

6. Business Fax No.:

7. E-mail address (if available):

BLOCK B - FIRST QUOTA SHARE BLOCK
1. Species
Halibut [ ]
3. Vessel Category:

2. IFQ Regulatory Area:
or

Sablefish [ ]
4. Number of QS Units to be Swept up:

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

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BLOCK C - SECOND QUOTA SHARE BLOCK
1. Species
Halibut [ ]

2. IFQ Regulatory Area:
or

Sablefish [ ]

3. Vessel Category:

4. Number of QS Units to be Swept up:

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

BLOCK D - CERTIFICATION OF NOTARY AND APPLICANT
I am a duly authorized representative of the applicant; by my signature below, I declare that I have examined this
application in its entirety, and to the best of my knowledge and belief, the information presented here is true, correct,
and complete.
1. Signature of QS holder or Authorized Representative:
2. Date:

3. Printed Name of QS Holder or Authorized Representative (If completed by an authorized representative, attach
authorization):

4. Notary Public (Signature):

ATTEST

6. Affix Notary Stamp or Seal Here:

5. 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 Magnuson-Stevens 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 determine eligibility to combine and to combine two
blocks of quota share held by the applicant. The information required by this application is necessary to ensure that QS and
IFQ are transferred in compliance with the regulations governing transfer of QS and 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
BY SELF SWEEP-UP
Use this "Self Sweep-Up" transfer form to combine two blocks that you currently hold.
NOTE: To be combined, quota share (QS) must be in the same Vessel Category, and the resulting block size must
not exceed the Sweep Up Limits.
A Quota Share Holder Summary Report is a report that shows all Quota Share holdings of a person. It is
provided by NMFS any time that a transfer occurs. A person can obtain a copy by submitting a written request to
NMFS, Restricted Access Management Program (RAM). A person may also print a copy of their Quota Share
Holder Summary Report through the NMFS on-line service account at:
https://alaskafisheries.noaa.gov/webapps/ifqaccounts/Login.
To access this secure website you must use your NMFS ID and password. Your NMFS ID and/or password can be
obtained by contacting RAM in writing.
Attach the QS Holder Summary Report and submit by U.S. mail or courier with completed application. RAM
will not process faxed applications. Submit to RAM at:
NMFS Alaska Region
Restricted Access Management
P.O. Box 21668
Juneau, AK 99802-1668
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.
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.
If you need additional information, call RAM at (800) 304-4846 (Option 2) or (907) 586-7202 (Option 2).
BLOCK A - APPLICANT INFORMATION
1.
Full name
2.
NMFS Person ID
3.
Date of Birth
4.
Business Mailing Address and indicate whether permanent or temporary
5-7.
Business Telephone Number, Fax Number, and if available E-mail Address
BLOCK B - FIRST QUOTA SHARE BLOCK
1.
Identify the blocks of Quota Share (QS) you wish to combine – Halibut or Sablefish
2.
IFQ Regulatory Area
3.
Vessel Category
4.
Number of QS Units to be Swept up
5.
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]
BLOCK C -- SECOND QUOTA SHARE BLOCK
1.
Identify the blocks of Quota Share (QS) you wish to combine – Halibut or Sablefish
2.
IFQ Regulatory Area
3.
Vessel Category
4.
Number of QS Units to be Swept up
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5.

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]

BLOCK D - CERTIFICATION OF NOTARY AND APPLICANT
1.
Sign and print your name and date the application in the presence of a Notary Public. Application forms
submitted to RAM must bear the original signatures of the parties — RAM will not process faxed
applications.
2.
Representatives signing for an Applicant must submit proof of authorization to submit this application
on their behalf.
3.
A Notary Public must Attest and affix Notary Stamp. The Notary Public cannot be the person(s)
submitting this application.

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