Non-pre-qualified respondents - submit documentation (Alternative 2, higher burden)

Scenario 2 Denial Letter (either Alternative)

NAME

ADDRESS

ADDRESS 2

CITY, STATE ZIP CODE

PERMIT NUMBER: ########

Dear Area 1 Lobster Fishery Constituent:

We received your application for Area 1 lobster fishery eligibility and have determined that your vessel’s permit does not qualify. To appeal this decision, please submit an appeal, in writing, within 45 days of the date of this letter to the Regional Administrator at the address listed below.

Patricia Kurkul

Northeast Regional Administrator

NMFS, NERO

55 Great Republic Drive

Gloucester, MA, 01930

You may request an extension of 30 days if you request it within the initial 45 day period. You may continue to fish up to 800 lobster traps with this vessel in the Federal waters or Area 1 while your appeal is under review. If you have any questions, please contact Peter Burns at phone number: (978) 281-9144 or via email at peter.burns@noaa.gov.

Sincerely,

Patricia A. Kurkul

Regional Administrator

OMB Control No. 0648-XXXX

Expiration Date: xx/xx/xxxx