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Indiana - Apply to Become An Eligible Crab Community Organization (ECCO)

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ProcedureEdit

Apply In-Person:

  1. The applicant has to reach out to National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) for the application. Contact details are mentioned in “Office Locations & Contacts” of this page. Or here is the Contact Link
  2. An application form is also available at the following Link
  3. The applicant should make sure to carry all the documents that are mentioned under the “Required Documents” section of this page (Both photocopies and originals).
  4. Applicant has to fill in all the necessary details in the form and attach the photocopies of the documents that are needed along with the application form before submitting.
  5. The fee for this procedure has been mentioned under the “Fees” section of this page.
  6. An application must be received by NMFS not after June 15.
  7. A non-profit organisation that wishes to represent a specific ECC as an ECCO must first file an Application to Become an Eligible ECCO and have that application accepted by the Regional Administrator before acquiring QS or IFQ by transfer.
  8. IPQ permits are issued annually to eligible persons who hold Processing Quota (PQS).


Apply Online

  1. Application is available in the following Link
  2. Applicant must provide all information necessary for application procedure online.
  3. Applicant should make sure to upload digital copies of documents (whichever is necessary) along with the application form.
  4. The fee for this procedure has been mentioned under the “Fees” section of this page.
  5. An application must be received by NMFS not after June 15.
  6. A non-profit organisation that wishes to represent a specific ECC as an ECCO must first file an Application to Become an Eligible ECCO and have that application accepted by the Regional Administrator before acquiring QS or IFQ by transfer.
  7. IPQ permits are issued annually to eligible persons who hold Processing Quota (PQS).


Apply by Mail or Fax

  1. Application is available in the following Link
  2. The applicant has to fill-in the details in the form.
  3. Applicant should make sure to attach all copies of documents (whichever is necessary) along with the application.
  4. Submit the completed application to the appropriate office through mail or fax to 907-586-7354.
  5. Contact details are mentioned in “Office Locations & Contacts” of this page.
  6. The fee for this procedure has been mentioned under the “Fees” section of this page.
  7. An application must be received by NMFS not after June 15.
  8. A non-profit organisation that wishes to represent a specific ECC as an ECCO must first file an Application to Become an Eligible ECCO and have that application accepted by the Regional Administrator before acquiring QS or IFQ by transfer.
  9. IPQ permits are issued annually to eligible persons who hold Processing Quota (PQS).



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Required DocumentsEdit

  • Application form
  • Articles of incorporation for the non-profit organisation under the laws of the state of Alaska.
  • A statement identifying the eligible crab communities (ECCs) that the non-profit organisation represents for the purpose of holding crab quota share (QS).
  • The non-profit organization's bylaws.
  • List of the management organization's main personnel, including the board of directors, officers, representatives, and any managers.
  • Resumes of management personnel and further contact information for the non-managing profit's personnel.
  • Describe how the non-profit is qualified to administer QS on behalf of the ECC it has been assigned to represent, as well as a demonstration that the non-profit has the necessary management and technical capabilities to manage QS and individual fishing quotas (IFQ).
  • Describe the procedures for determining IFQ distribution to residents of the ECC represented by that non-profit organisation, including:
    • Procedures for soliciting IFQ lease requests from residents. The criteria used to determine the distribution of IFQ leases among qualified community inhabitants, as well as the criteria used to determine the distribution of IFQ leases among qualified community residents. The relative importance of certain factors.



Office Locations & ContactsEdit

Location: Alaska
Address:
Room 713, Federal Building
709 West 9th Street
Juneau, AK 99801
Mail: NMFS Alaska Region
Restricted Access Management (RAM) P.O. Box 21668
Juneau, AK 99802-1668
Fax: 907-586-7354
For more details: (800) 304-4846 or (907) 586-7202
Contact Link

Location: Indiana
Address: Office of International Affairs, Trade, and Commerce
55 Great Republic Drive, Suite 01-500
Gloucester, MA 01930
Office: (978) 281-9228
Email: [email protected]
Contact Link

EligibilityEdit

  • An eligible crab community (ECC) is an Alaskan community, not a CDQ community in Western Alaska, where historically 3 percent or more of any CR crab fishery was processed.
  • The applicant, who joined a crab harvesting cooperative, must apply to ensure that they are listed on the cooperative’s application(s) for annual crab harvesting cooperative IFQ permit.



FeesEdit

  • There is no fee details mentioned in the website (Apply in person).
  • The applicant has to pay $475.00 for the application (online).
  • For further details applicant can contact NMFS.



ValidityEdit

  • IFQ permits are valid for one year for which they are issued.



Documents to UseEdit

  • An application form is available at the following Link



Sample DocumentsEdit

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Processing TimeEdit

  • IPQ permits are issued annually to eligible persons who hold Processing Quota (PQS).



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InstructionsEdit

  • The applicant must print and sign his or her name on the application, as well as enter the date on which it was signed.
  • Attach proof of authorisation if the application was completed by the Applicant's authorised representative. Without your signature, the application will be deemed incomplete and will be rejected.



Required InformationEdit

The information needed to be filled in the application form are listed below:

  • Name of Non-Profit Organization
  • Applicant’s NMFS Person ID
  • Business Mailing Address
  • Business Telephone Number
  • Business Fax Number
  • Business E-mail Address
  • Name of Representative
  • Name of Community Represented by Non-Profit
  • Name of Contact Person for Community Governing Body
  • Applicant Signature
  • Describe how the non-profit is qualified to administer QS on behalf of the ECC it has been assigned to represent, as well as a demonstration that the non-profit has the necessary management and technical capabilities to manage QS and individual fishing quotas (IFQ).
  • Describe the procedures for determining IFQ distribution to residents of the ECC represented by that non-profit organisation, including:
    • Procedures for soliciting IFQ lease requests from residents. The criteria used to determine the distribution of IFQ leases among qualified community inhabitants, as well as the criteria used to determine the distribution of IFQ leases among qualified community residents. The relative importance of certain factors.



Need for the DocumentEdit

  • Application is necessary to determine a person's eligibility to participate in the Crab Rationalization (CR) Program as an eligible crab community organisation (ECCO).
  • IFQ permits are provided to Quota Share holders who are eligible (QS).
  • These permits give its owners the right to harvest a certain number of crabs, according to the restrictions and conditions outlined on the permit.



Information which might helpEdit

  • For more information Link



Other uses of the Document/CertificateEdit

  • An ECC can form a non-profit entity to receive quota share (QS), individual fishing quota (IFQ), processor quota share (PQS), and individual processor quota (IPQ) transfers on behalf of the community.
  • NMFS will use the information provided to track recent participation for CVC and CPC QS holders.



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