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

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ProcedureEdit

Apply online:

  1. To Apply to Become An Eligible Crab Community Organization (ECCO), the applicant has to use the following link
  2. Applicant must provide all information necessary for the application procedure online.
  3. Applicants should make sure to upload digital copies of documents (whichever is necessary) along with the application form.
  4. The necessary documents are mentioned in the “Required Documents” section of this page.
  5. The fee for this procedure has been mentioned under the “Fees” section of this page.
  6. After receiving the application, the concerned authority will check the submitted application and document set. If all are in place, the application will be accepted.
  7. Then the application will be processed further. All the updates on the application status will be sent via SMS to the applicant’s mobile number.
  8. Once the process gets completed, the applicant gets a call from the office regarding the application.
  9. The applicant has to visit the office to get the permit.
  10. This entire process can be completed within 15 - 20 days or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.


Apply by Mail

  1. To Apply to Become An Eligible Crab Community Organization (ECCO), the applicant has to approach the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) link
  2. An application form will be provided to the applicant by the concerned officer. or it can be downloaded from the following link
  3. The applicant has to fill in all the necessary details in the application form. (Incomplete applications are not accepted)
  4. Make sure that the applicant has attached all the necessary documents that are mentioned in the “Required Documents” section of this page.
  5. The applicant has to attach the photocopies of the required documents along with the application form while submitting.
  6. Submit the complete application to the appropriate office mailing address.
  7. The mailing address details are mentioned in “Office Locations & Contacts” on this page.
  8. The fee for this procedure has been mentioned under the “Fees” section of this page.
  9. After receiving the application, the concerned authority will check the submitted application and document set. If all are in place, the application will be accepted.
  10. Then the application will be processed further. All the updates on the application status will be sent via SMS to the applicant’s mobile number.
  11. Once the process gets completed, the applicant gets a call from the office regarding the application.
  12. The applicant has to visit the office to get the permit.
  13. This entire process can be completed within 15 - 20 days or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.



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Required DocumentsEdit

  • Application form link
  • Articles of incorporation for the non-profit
  • A statement identifying the eligible crab communities (ECCs) that the non-profit organization represents to hold 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).



Office Locations & ContactsEdit

U.S. Dept. of Commerce/NOAA National
Marine Fisheries Service
Restricted Access Management
P.O. Box 21668
Juneau, AK 99802-1668
Contact - (800) 304-4846
Fax - (907) 586-7354
Contact link
Regional 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 are no fee details mentioned on the website (Apply in person).
  • The applicant has to pay $475.00 for the application (online).



ValidityEdit

Explain the time until which the certificate/document is valid.
e.g. Birth Certificate Valid Forever



Documents to UseEdit

  • Application form link



Sample DocumentsEdit

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Processing TimeEdit

  • This entire process can be completed within 15 - 20 days or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.



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InstructionsEdit

  • Applicants must complete the application form before submitting it. Incomplete applications will not be accepted.
  • Applicants must provide genuine information while applying for this procedure.



Required InformationEdit

  • Name of Applicant
  • Applicant’s NMFS Person ID
  • Business Mailing Address
  • Business Telephone Number
  • Business Fax Number
  • Business E-mail Address
  • Type Of Annual IFQ For Which Application Is Made
  • Cooperative IFQ Assignment
  • CVC/CPC QS Holder Statement of Participation
  • Identification Of Ownership Interest
  • Declaration Of Affiliation
  • Applicant Signature



Need for the DocumentEdit

  • 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 an annual crab harvesting cooperative IFQ permit.



Information which might helpEdit

  • For more information link



Other uses of the Document/CertificateEdit

Please explain what are other uses of obtaining this document/certificate.
e.g. Birth Certificate can be used as proof of identity.



External LinksEdit

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OthersEdit

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