Application for Temporary Transfer of Halibut/Sablefish

Revised: 08/13/2024

OMB Control Number: 0648-0272 Expiration Date: 09/30/2024

Application for Temporary
Transfer of Halibut/Sablefish
Individual Fishing Quota(IFQ)

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 / (907) 586-7202 in Juneau
(907) 586-7354 fax / RAM.alaska@noaa.gov email

THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION MUST BE SUBMITTED WITH EACH APPLICATION. USE THIS
CHECKLIST TO ENSURE THAT YOU HAVE INCLUDED ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION:
Completed Application Signed
Signed Agent Authorization (if applicable)
Documentation of active military mobilization or deployment (if applicable)
BLOCK A – TYPE OF TEMPORARY IFQ TRANSFER REQUESTED
Generally, IFQ may only be transferred if the Quota Share (QS) from which it is derived is also transferred. There are limited
exceptions for temporary transfers of IFQ for Category A IFQ, qualified military service, surviving beneficiaries, and for CDQ
groups receiving IFQ by transfer during years of low halibut abundance. There are specific regulatory criteria that must be met
before any of these transfers will be approved. A temporary IFQ transfer is valid only for the calendar year in which it is
approved. Please review the application instructions carefully before applying for a temporary transfer of your annual IFQ.
Please indicate the type of temporary IFQ transfer requested:
Category A IFQ Transfer
Surviving Beneficiary
Temporary Military Transfer (Complete application includes Block G. This is only available to individuals
undergoing military mobilization, or with orders to report for military service, or in active duty military service.)
IFQ transfer to CDQ groups during year of low halibut abundance

BLOCK B – TRANSFEROR INFORMATION
2. NMFS Person ID:
1. Name (Last, First, Middle Initial):
3. Date of Birth:
4. Permanent Business Mailing Address:

6. Business Telephone Number:

5. Temporary Business Mailing Address (see instructions):

7. Business Fax Number:

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8. E-mail Address:

BLOCK C – TRANSFEREE INFORMATION
This individual must be eligible to receive IFQ by transfer
Does the Transferee (Buyer) hold a Transfer Eligibility Certificate (TEC)?

1. Name(Last, First, Middle Initial):

YES

NO

2. NMFS Person ID:
3. Date of Birth:

4. Permanent Business Mailing Address:

6. Business Telephone Number:

5. Temporary Business Mailing Address (see instructions):

7. Business Fax Number:

8. E-mail Address:

BLOCK D – IDENTIFICATION OF IFQ TO BE TRANSFERRED
Use a separate line for each species, IFQ Area, and/or IFQ permit.

1. Halibut
Sablefish

2. Fishing Year:

3. Transferor IFQ Permit Number:

4. IFQ Area:

5. IFQ Pounds Transferring:

1. Halibut
Sablefish

2. Fishing Year:

3. Transferor IFQ Permit Number:

4. IFQ Area:

5. IFQ Pounds Transferring:

1. Halibut
Sablefish

2. Fishing Year:

3. Transferor IFQ Permit Number:

4. IFQ Area:

5. IFQ Pounds Transferring:

1. Halibut
Sablefish

2. Fishing Year:

3. Transferor IFQ Permit Number:

4. IFQ Area:

5. IFQ Pounds Transferring:

REQUIRED SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Your Application Will Not Be Processed Unless You Provide The Following Information
BLOCK E – TRANSFEROR SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
1. Give the price per pound (including leases) $ ___________________/pound of IFQ
(price divided by IFQ pounds including fees)
2. What is the total amount being paid for the IFQ in this transaction, including all fees? ______________________
3. Is there a broker being used for this transaction?
Yes

No

If yes, how much is being paid in brokerage fee?

$ ___________________ or ___________________ % of total price.

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BLOCK F – TRANSFEREE SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
1. What is the primary source of financing for this transfer (check one)?
Received as a Gift Personal

Resources (cash)

AK Com. Fish & Ag. Bank

NMFS Loan Program

Private Bank/Credit Union

Transferor/Seller

Processor/Fishing Company

Alaska Dept. of Commerce

Other (explain):

2. How was the IFQ located (check all that apply)?
Relative

Advertisement/Public Notice

Personal Friend

Other (explain)

Broker

_____________________________________________________________________________________
3. What is the Transferee's relationship to the IFQ Holder (check all that apply)?
Unrelated

Family Member

Business Partner

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Friend

Other (explain):

BLOCK G – TEMPORARY MILITARY TRANSFER
(to be completed by Transferor only)
To be eligible to receive a temporary military transfer, a QS holder must meet all of the following requirements:
(i) Be a member of a branch of the National Guard or a member of a reserve component;
(ii) Possess one or more catcher vessel IFQ permits;
(iii) Not qualify for a hired master exception under 50 CFR 679.42(i)(1); and
(iv) Be in active duty military service as that term is defined at 10 U.S.C. 101(d)(1), be under a call to active
service authorized by the President or the Secretary for a period of more than 30 consecutive days under 32
U.S.C. 502(f), or in the case of a member of a reserve component, have been ordered to report for military service
beginning on the date of the member’s receipt of the order and ending on the date on which the member reports
for active duty military service.
Does the Transferor qualify to hire a master under regulatory provisions at 50 CFR 679.42(i)(1)? See instructions for
more information.
YES

NO

Is the Transferor a member of a branch of the National Guard or a member of a reserve component under a call to active
service or, in the case of a member of the reserve component, been ordered to report for military service beginning on the
date of the member’s receipt of the order and ending on the date on which the member reports for active duty military
service?
YES

NO

If YES, you must provide documentation of active military mobilization or deployment. This documentation must include
the following:
A copy of official documentation such as valid military orders or call that direct the transferor to report to
active duty military service, to mobilize for a military deployment, or to report to active service. AND
A concise description of the nature of the military deployment or active duty military service, including
verification that the applicant is unable to participate in the IFQ fishery for which he or she holds IFQ permits
during the IFQ season because of his or her active duty military service.

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BLOCK H – SIGNATURE OF TRANSFEROR
Pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 1746, I declare under penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true and correct.
1. Signature of Transferor or Authorized Representative:

2. Date:

3. Printed Name Transferor or Authorized Representative Note: If representative, attach authorization

BLOCK I – SIGNATURE OF TRANSFEREE
Pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 1746, I declare under penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true and correct.
1. Signature of Transferee or Authorized Representative:

2. Date:

3. Printed Name Transferee or Authorized Representative Note: If representative, attach authorization

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 0648-0272. Without this approval, we could not conduct this information
collection. Public reporting for this information collection is estimated to be approximately 2 hours per response,
including the time for reviewing instructions, searching existing data sources, gathering and maintaining the data needed,
and completing and reviewing the information collection. All responses to this information collection are required to
obtain benefits. This form is used to apply for a temporary transfer of Halibut/Sablefish Individual Fishing Quota (IFQ).
Send comments regarding this burden estimate or any other aspect of this information collection, including suggestions
for reducing 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 used to accurately retrieve confidential records related to federal permits, including
individual fishing quota and quota share records specific to the Halibut and Sablefish Individual Fishing Quota Program.
This program requires private information collections that were used in quota transactions under in this program.
Routine Uses: The Department will use this information to identify fishery participants in order to retrieve confidential
records related to IFQ permits. Disclosure of this information is permitted under the Privacy Act of 1974 (5 U.S.C.
Section 552a), to be shared within NMFS offices, in order to coordinate monitoring and management of sustainability of
fisheries and protected resources, as well as with the applicable State or Regional Marine Fisheries Commissions and
International Organizations. Disclosure of this information is also subject to all of the published routine uses as identified
in the Privacy Act System of Records Notice COMMERCE/NOAA-19, Permits and Registrations for the United States
Federally Regulated Fisheries.
Disclosure: Furnishing this information is required to retain the benefit of participation in the Halibut and Sablefish
Individual Fishing Quota Program.

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INSTRUCTIONS:
Application for
Temporary Transfer of IFQ (Lease)
The requirement at 50 CFR part 679.41(c) for an individual fishing quota (IFQ) permit holder to be aboard the
vessel during fishing operations and to sign the IFQ landing report may be waived as described at 50 CFR part
679.41(d).
Items will be sent by email or first class mail, unless you provide alternate instructions and include a prepaid
mailer with appropriate postage or corporate account number for express delivery.
If you need assistance in completing this application or need additional information, call Restricted Access
Management at (800) 304-4846 (#2) or (907) 586-7202 (#2).
When completed, submit the application:
By mail to
NMFS Alaska Region
Restricted Access Management (RAM)
P.O. Box 21668
Juneau, AK 99802-1668
By delivery to

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

By fax to:

907-586-7354

Or, by email to:

RAM.Alaska@noaa.gov

Note: It is important that all blocks are completed and all necessary documents are attached. Failure to answer
any of the questions, provide attachments, or have signatures could delay processing of your application.
COMPLETING THE APPLICATION
Please review the application instructions carefully before applying for a temporary transfer of your annual IFQ. You
will need a complete signed application and documentation for agent authorization.
BLOCK A – TYPE OF TEMPORARY IFQ TRANSFER REQUESTED
Please indicate the type of temporary IFQ transfer requested (Category A IFQ Transfer, Surviving Beneficiary,
Temporary Military Transfer, or IFQ transfer to CDQ groups during year of low halibut abundance).

BLOCK B -- TRANSFEROR (LESSOR)
1. Name: Full name as it appears on Transfer Eligibility Certificate (TEC).
2. NMFS Person ID: As found on TEC.
3. Date of Birth: Birth date of the transferor.
4. Permanent Business Mailing Address: Include street or P.O. box number, city, state, and zip code.
5. Temporary Business Mailing Address: Address you want the transfer documentation sent if other
than to the permanent address. Include street or P.O. box number, city, state, and zip code.
6-8. Business Telephone and Fax Numbers (Include the area codes), and E-mail Address (if any).
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BLOCK C -- TRANSFEREE (LESSEE)
Please indicate if the Transferee hold a Transfer Eligibility Certificate.
1. Name: Full name as it appears on Transfer Eligibility Certificate (TEC).
2. NMFS Person ID: As found on TEC.
3. Date of Birth: Birth date of the transferee.
4. Permanent Business Mailing Address: Include street or P.O. box number, city, state, and zip code.
5. Temporary Business Mailing Address: Address you want the transfer documentation sent if other
than to the permanent address. Include street or P.O. box number, city, state, and zip code.
6-8. Business Telephone and Fax Numbers (Include the area codes), and E-mail Address (if any).
BLOCK D – IDENTIFICATION OF IFQ TO BE TRANSFERRED
1. Indicate whether halibut or sablefish IFQ.
2. Fishing year
3. Transferor IFQ permit number
4. IFQ Area
5. IFQ pounds transferring
BLOCK E – TRANSFEROR SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
1. The price per pound of IFQ must be entered for IFQs that are being transferred. (To derive the number of
dollars per unit of QS or pound of IFQ, divide the total amount paid, including fees, by the number of QS
units or the number of IFQ pounds being transferred.)
2. The total amount entered should include any and all monies collected on behalf of the seller for the
shares involved, including any fees that will be paid out to other parties for the expenses of brokering
or assisting in the sale of these shares.
3. Indicate if a broker is being used for this transaction. If a broker is being used, enter either the dollar
amount or percent of total price paid for the brokerage fee.
BLOCK F – TRANSFEREE SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
1. Indicate the primary source of financing for this transfer (check one).
2. Indicate how the IFQ was located (check all that apply).
3. Indicate Buyer's relationship to the IFQ Holder (check all that apply).
BLOCK G TEMPORARY MILITARY TRANSFER (To be completed by Transferor [LESSOR] only)
BLOCK H – SIGNATURE OF TRANSFEROR
Applicant must print and sign his or her name and enter the date the application was signed. 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.
BLOCK I – SIGNATURE OF TRANSFEREE
Applicant must print and sign his or her name and enter the date the application was signed. 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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