Application for Transfer of QS / IFQ by Self Sweep Up

Revised: 04/01/2021

OMB Control No. 0648-0272 Expiration Date: 09/30/2024
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 / [email protected] email

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 form.
In the space provided, identify yourself and the blocks
of Quota Share (QS) you wish to combine; sign and
date the application; 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

BLOCK A - APPLICANT INFORMATION
1. Name (Last, First, Middle Initial):

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:

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

BLOCK C - FIRST 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 APPLICANT

Pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 1746, I declare under penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true and correct.
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):

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. This form is used by a quota share (QS) holder to combine two blocks of QS in the
same vessel category that they currently hold. 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
(https://www.fisheries.noaa.gov/region/alaska). Other information is confidential under section 402(b) of the MagnusonStevens Act and NOAA Administrative Order 216-100, which sets forth procedures to protect confidentiality of fishery
statistics.
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 (https://www.fisheries.noaa.gov/region/alaska). 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 may print a copy of their Quota Share Holder
Summary Report through the NMFS on-line service account at eFISH:
https://alaskafisheries.noaa.gov/webapps/efish/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 or by email at [email protected].
Attach the QS Holder Summary Report and submit by U.S. mail or courier with completed application. Submit
to RAM:

By mail to:

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

By delivery to:

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

By fax to:
907-586-7354
Applications submitted via fax will be accepted only if the faxed copy is legible.
By email to:

[email protected]

Please allow at least ten working days for your application to be processed. Items will be sent by first class
mail or email, 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 or provide attachments 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 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
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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 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
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 APPLICANT
1.
Sign and print your name and date the application. Application forms submitted to RAM must bear the
original signatures of the parties.
2.
Representatives signing for an Applicant must submit proof of authorization to submit this application
on their behalf.

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