Application for a CQE to Receive a Non-trawl Groundfish

OMB Control No. 0648-0665 Expiration Date: XX/XX/20XX

Application for a Community
Quota Entity (CQE) to Receive a
Non-trawl Groundfish LLP License

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

BLOCK A - IDENTIFICATION OF APPLICANT
1. Name of Non-Profit (CQE)
Organization:

2. Name of CQE Contact Person:

3. CQE NMFS Person ID:

4. Name of Community on whose behalf the CQE is applying for an LLP(s):

5. Permanent Business Mailing Address:

6. Business Telephone Number:

7. Business Fax Number:

8. Business E-mail Address:

BLOCK B – GULF OF ALASKA NON-TRAWL LLP LICENSES & NON-TRAWL GEAR DESIGNATIONS
1. Enter the total number of License Limitation Program (LLP) groundfish licenses being requested: (see instructions for
the maximum number of licenses that can be issued per eligible community, for a management area):
__________________________________________________________________________________
2. Enter the non-trawl gear type to be designated on each groundfish license requested.
NOTE: By regulation, NMFS may issue only pot gear Pacific cod endorsements for licenses that are endorsed for the
Western Gulf of Alaska.

License

Gear Type

License

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Gear Type

BLOCK C – ATTACHMENTS WITH ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
The following information must be included as attachments to this application. The application will not be processed unless
appropriate information and documentation are provided.
A statement describing:
◆ The procedures the CQE used to determine the distribution of LLP licenses to residents of the community
represented by that CQE.
◆ The procedures the CQE used to solicit requests from residents to be assigned an LLP license.
◆ The criteria the CQE used to determine the distribution of the use of LLP licenses among qualified community
residents and the relative weighting of those criteria.
BLOCK D - CQE SIGNATURE OF 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. Pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 1746, I declare under penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true and
correct.
1. Signature of Applicant (or Authorized Representative):
2. Date:

3. Printed Name of Applicant (or Authorized Representative): If representative, attach authorization.

PUBLIC REPORTING BURDEN STATEMENT
A Federal agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a person is not required to respond to, nor shall a person be subject to a penalty
for failure to comply with an information collection subject to the requirements of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 unless the
information collection has a currently valid OMB Control Number. The approved OMB Control Number for this information
collection is 0648-0665. Without this approval, we could not conduct this information collection. Public reporting burden for this
collection of information is estimated to average 20 hours per response, including time for reviewing the instructions, searching
existing data sources, gathering and maintaining the data needed, and completing and reviewing the collection of information. All
responses to this information collection are required to obtain benefits under 50 CFR part 679 and under section 402(a) of the
Magnuson-Stevens Act (16 U.S.C. 1801, et seq.) Send comments regarding this burden to Assistant Regional Administrator,
Sustainable Fisheries Division, NOAA National Marine Fisheries Service, P.O. box 21668, Juneau, AK 99802-1668.
PRIVACY ACT STATEMENT
Authority: The collection of this information is authorized under the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act,
16 U.S.C. 1801 et seq.
Purpose: This information is required to manage commercial fishing efforts under 50 CFR part 679 and under section 402(a) of the
Magnuson-Stevens Act (16 U.S.C. 1801, et seq.). NMFS uses the information provided on this application to determine eligibility of
a Community Quota Entity to receive a non-trawl groundfish LLP license with a Pacific cod endorsement. This permit is necessary
to conduct directed fishing for Pacific cod in the Western Gulf of Alaska or Central Gulf of Alaska with hook-and-line gear, pot gear,
or jig gear.
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. All information
collections by NMFS, Alaska Region, are protected under confidentiality provisions of section 402(b) of the Magnuson-Stevens Act
as amended in 2006 (16 U.S.C. 1801, et seq.) and under NOAA Administrative Order 216-100, which sets forth procedures to protect
confidentiality of fishery statistics. NMFS posts some information from this form on its public website
(https://alaskafisheries.noaa.gov/). In addition, NMFS may share information submitted on this application 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: Furnishing this information is voluntary; however, failure to provide complete and accurate information will prevent the
determination of eligibility for an LLP permit.
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Instructions
APPLICATION FOR A
CQE TO RECEIVE A NON-TRAWL GROUNDFISH LLP LICENSE
Groundfish License Limitation Program (LLP) License
A license holder must have a Pacific cod endorsement on his or her groundfish License Limitation Program (LLP) license
to conduct directed fishing for Pacific cod in the Western Gulf of Alaska (Western GOA) or Central Gulf of Alaska
(Central GOA) with hook-and-line gear, pot gear, or jig gear. A license holder can only use the specific non-trawl gear(s)
indicated on his or her license to conduct directed fishing for Pacific cod in the Western GOA or Central GOA.
A groundfish license approved for issuance to a CQE by the Regional Administrator for a community listed in Table 21 to
part 679 (see below) may not be transferred to any person from the CQE and will be assigned a Pacific cod endorsement
with a non-trawl gear designation. In addition, the LLP will—
◆

have only the regional designation specified for that community;

◆

have an maximum length overall of 60 feet specified on the license;

◆

have only a catcher vessel designation;

Eligible Community
Prior to initially receiving quota share by transfer on behalf of a specific eligible community, a non-profit entity that
intends to represent that eligible community as a CQE must have approval from the Regional Administrator. To receive
that approval, the non-profit entity seeking to become a CQE must submit a complete Application for a Non-profit
Corporation to Be Designated as a CQE to:
Regional Administrator, NMFS,
P.O. Box 21668,
Juneau, AK 99802.
The Regional Administrator will provide a copy of the complete application to:
Alaska Department of Community and Economic Development,
Commissioner,
P.O. Box 110809,
Juneau, AK 99811-0809.
Each CQE approved by the Regional Administrator may apply to receive the maximum number of groundfish licenses on
behalf of the eligible communities the CQE is designated to represent. A CQE may not apply for, and may not receive
more than the maximum number of groundfish licenses designated in the regulatory area specified for a community.
CQE Authorization Letter
The CQE must provide a copy of its annual CQE authorization letter, and any subsequent amendment to that authorization
letter that is made by the CQE, to NMFS. A copy of the CQE authorization letter also must be provided to the vessel
operator prior to the person(s) designated in the authorization letter using that groundfish license aboard a vessel. The
vessel operator must maintain a copy of the annual CQE authorization letter, and any subsequent amendment to that
authorization letter that is made by the CQE, onboard the vessel when that vessel is directed fishing for Pacific cod under
the authority of that groundfish license.
The authorization letter, and any subsequent amendment to that authorization letter, must be sent to the
Regional Administrator, NMFS
P.O. Box 21668
Juneau, AK 99802
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The CQE must attest in the annual CQE authorization letter, or any subsequent amendment to that authorization letter,
that the person(s) using a groundfish license issued to a CQE:
(1) Is a citizen of the United States;
(2) Has maintained a domicile in a CQE community in the Central GOA or Western GOA eligible to receive an LLP
license endorsed for Pacific cod for the 12 consecutive months immediately preceding the time when the assertion
of residence is made; and
(3) Is not claiming residency in another community, state, territory, or country, except that residents of the Village of
Seldovia shall be considered to be eligible community residents of the City of Seldovia for the purposes of
eligibility to serve as an authorized person.
The CQE authorization letter must list for each LLP license held by the CQE:
◆

The vessel to be assigned to the license for the calendar year

◆

The individual authorized to use the LLP license

◆

Certifies that the individual authorized to use the LLP license is
■
A citizen of the United States
■
Has maintained a domicile, for the 12 consecutive months preceding the authorization in the CQE
Community that is eligible to receive an LLP license endorsed for Pacific cod in the Central GOA or
Western GOA and on whose behalf this LLP license is to be held.
GENERAL INFORMATION

Type or print legibly in ink and retain a copy of completed application for your records.
Please allow at least 10 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.
To receive a groundfish LLP license, a CQE must submit a complete application to the Regional Administer at the address
below.
♦

Mail to:

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

♦

Hand Deliver to:

Room 713, Federal Building
709 West 9th Street

♦

Or Fax to:

(907) 586-7354

Additional information is available from RAM, as follows:
Website: https://alaskafisheries.noaa.gov/fisheries-applications
Telephone (toll free): 800-304-4846 (press “2”)
Telephone (in Juneau): 907-586-7202 (press “2”)
e-Mail: [email protected]
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COMPLETING THE APPLICATION
BLOCK A – IDENTIFICATION OF APPLICANT
1. Name of Non-Profit Organization (CQE) seeking to receive a Non-trawl Groundfish LLP License.
2. Name of CQE Contact Person.
3. NMFS person ID of the CQE.
4. Name of the community on whose behalf the CQE is applying for an LLP.
5. Permanent Business Mailing Address, including street or P.O. Box, city, state, and zip code.
6 -8. Business Telephone Number, business fax number, including the area codes, and business e-mail address.
BLOCK B –GOA NON-TRAWL LLP LICENSES & NON-TRAWL GEAR DESIGNATIONS
1. Enter the number of GOA Groundfish LLP Licenses that the CQE is requesting on behalf of the eligible
community in Block A.
Note: A community will not be issued more than the number and type of licenses authorized in Table 21
(see attachment).
2. Indicate for each license requested, the gear non-trawl type to be designated on each license.
For example, if requesting two Central GOA LLP non-trawl licenses, indicate gear on each as follows:
License #1 – Longline Gear
License #2 – Pot Gear
BLOCK C - REQUIRED INFORMATION
The CQE applying to receive a non-trawl groundfish LLP license must provide all of the documentation listed in this
section. Failure to provide any of the required documentation will result in a denial of this application.
BLOCK D – CQE SIGNATURE OF APPLICANT
Enter applicant signature, printed name, and date of application. If the application is completed by the Applicant’s
authorized representative, attach proof of authorization. The application will be considered incomplete without your
signature and will not be processed.

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Table 21 to Part 679 – Eligible communities, Halibut IFQ Regulatory Area Location, Community Governing Body that
Recommends the CQE, and the Fishing Programs and Associated Areas where a CQE Representing an Eligible
Community may be Permitted to Participate.

Eligible
GOA or AI
community

Halibut
IFQ
regulatory
area in
which the
community
is located

Community
governing
body that
recommends
the CQE

City of
Adak
City of
Akhiok.
City of
Angoon.
Chenega
IRA Village.
City of
Chignik.
Chignik
Lagoon
Village
Council.
Chignik
Lake
Traditional
Council.
City of
Coffman
Cove.
City of Cold
Bay.
City of
Craig.
Edna Bay
Community
Association.
Community
of Elfin
Cove.

Adak

4B

Akhiok

3A

Angoon

2C

Chenega
Bay

3A

Chignik

3B

Chignik
Lagoon

3B

Chignik
Lake

3B

Coffman
Cove

2C

Cold Bay

3B

Craig

2C

Edna Bay

2C

Elfin Cove

2C

Game
Creek

2C

N/A.

Gustavus

2C

Halibut
Cove

Gustavus
Community
Association.

3A

N/A.

Hollis

2C

Hollis
Community
Council.

Maximum number
of Pacific cod
endorsed nontrawl groundfish
licenses that may
be assigned in the
GOA groundfish
regulatory area

Area
3A

Central
GOA

7

2

7

2

May hold halibut QS in
halibut IFQ regulatory area
and vessel category

May hold
sablefish QS in
sablefish IFQ
regulatory areas

Maximum
number of
CHPs that
may be held
in halibut IFQ
regulatory

Area
2C

CG, SE,
WG, and
WY
(All
GOA)

Area
2C

Area
3A

Area
3B

Area
4B
All

All
A,B,
C

All

A,B,
C

X
X

4

All

All

X

A,B,
C

All

X

3

A,B,
C

All

X

4

A,B,
C

All

X

2

A,B,
C

A,B,
C

A,B,
C
A,B,
C

A,B,
C

A,B,
C

X

A,B,
C

A,B,
C

X

A,B,
C

A,B,
C

X

A,B,
C

A,B,
C

X

All
A,B,
C

X
All

4

X

2

X

All

Western
GOA

X

A,B,
C

A,B,
C

AI

4

4

X
X

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7
4

2

Eligible
GOA or AI
community

Halibut
IFQ
regulatory
area in
which the
community
is located

Hoonah

2C

Hydaburg

2C

Ivanof Bay

3B

Kake

2C

Karluk

3A

Kasaan

2C

King Cove

3B

Klawock

2C

Larsen Bay

3A

Metlakatla

2C

Meyers
Chuck

2C

Nanwalek

3A

Naukati
Bay

2C

Old Harbor

3A

Ouzinkie

3A

Pelican

2C

Perryville

3B

Point Baker

2C

Port
Alexander

2C

Port
Graham

3A

Port Lions

3A

Community
governing
body that
recommends
the CQE

City of
Hoonah.
City of
Hydaburg.
Ivanof Bay
Village
Council.
City of
Kake.
Native
Village of
Karluk.
City of
Kasaan.
City of King
Cove.
City of
Klawock.
City of
Larsen Bay.
Metlakatla
Indian
Village.
N/A.
Nanwalek
IRA
Council.
Naukati
Bay, Inc.
City of Old
Harbor.
City of
Ouzinkie.
City of
Pelican.
Native
Village of
Perryville.
Point Baker
Community.
City of Port
Alexander.
Port Graham
Village
Council.
City of Port

May hold halibut QS in
halibut IFQ regulatory area
and vessel category

May hold
sablefish QS in
sablefish IFQ
regulatory areas

Maximum
number of
CHPs that
may be held
in halibut IFQ
regulatory

Area
2C

Area
3A

Area
2C

A,B,
C
A,B,
C

A,B,
C
A,B,
C

CG, SE,
WG, and
WY
(All
GOA)

A,B,
C
A,B,
C

A,B,
C

All

A,B,
C
All

A,B,
C

Area
3B

Area
4B

AI

X

4

X

4

A,B,
C
A,B,
C
A,B,
C

All

All

All

4

X
X

7
4

9
4

X

A,B,
C

X

4

A,B,
C

A,B,
C

X

4

A,B,
C

A,B,
C

A,B,
C

X
X

7

2

7

2

4

All

All

X

7

5

All

All

X

7

9

A,B,
C
A,B,
C

A,B,
C
A,B,
C

All

2

X
X

X
All

A,B,
C
A,B,
C

4

X

2

X

4

X

4

All

All

X

7

2

All

All

X

7

6

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Western
GOA

2

A,B,
C

All

Central
GOA

X
X

All

Area
3A

Maximum number
of Pacific cod
endorsed nontrawl groundfish
licenses that may
be assigned in the
GOA groundfish
regulatory area

Eligible
GOA or AI
community

Halibut
IFQ
regulatory
area in
which the
community
is located

Community
governing
body that
recommends
the CQE

Lions.

May hold halibut QS in
halibut IFQ regulatory area
and vessel category

May hold
sablefish QS in
sablefish IFQ
regulatory areas

Maximum
number of
CHPs that
may be held
in halibut IFQ
regulatory

Area
2C

CG, SE,
WG, and
WY
(All
GOA)

Area
2C

Area
3A

Area
3B

Area
4B

AI

Port
Protection
A,B, A,B,
2C
X
Community
C
C
Association.
City of Sand
A,B,
Sand Point
3B
All
X
Point.
C
City of
Seldovia
3A
All
All
X
Seldovia.
Native
Tatitlek
3A
Village of
All
All
X
Tatitlek.
City of
Tenakee
A,B, A,B,
Tenakee
2C
X
Springs
C
C
Springs.
City of
A,B, A,B,
Thorne Bay
2C
X
Thorne Bay.
C
C
Native
Tyonek
3A
Village of
All
All
X
Tyonek.
Whale Pass
A,B, A,B,
Whale Pass
2C
Community
X
C
C
Association.
City of
Yakutat
3A
All
All
X
Yakutat.
N/A means there is not a governing body recognized in the community at this time.
CHPs are Charter halibut permits.
All means category A, B, C, and D quota share.
Port
Protection

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Area
3A

Maximum number
of Pacific cod
endorsed nontrawl groundfish
licenses that may
be assigned in the
GOA groundfish
regulatory area
Central
GOA

Western
GOA

4
14
7

8

7

2

7

2

7

3

4
4

4