Request for permanent geoduck quota reallocation

This application must be completed and signed by all owners of the vessel (including authorised signatories for Companies) holding the licence eligibility and quota to be reallocated. Only the signatures of the owners of the vessel holding the licence eligibility and quota to be reallocated must be notarised. Please allow 10 working days for processing of a complete application. Requirements and information concerning permanent Geoduck quota reallocations are outlined on the reverse side of this application.

Part A: Identify vessel and licence eligibility reallocating quota (from vessel)

G Licence No.:

Vessel name:

VRN:

DOT:

Part B: Uncaught geoduck holdings (quota blocks) to be reallocated

Note: Each quota block is 1/550 (0.182% approximately) of the commercial T.A.C.
Example: Where the T.A.C. is = 2,750,000 lbs then One Quota Block = 5,000

Quota Holdings must be transferred in full blocks, please specify the Quota block(s), by area and number to be transferred.

Part C: Vessel owner(s) declaration:

I/We (print full legal name(s) and date of birth) ___________________________________ hereby solemnly declare; that ___________________________________ (print full name of companies or individuals that own this vessel) is/are the true owner(s) of the MV  ___________________________________ and that the vessel is free and clear of encumbrances except for the following: ___________________________________.

Attached are written statements from above lien and encumbrance holder(s) stating that they have been advised of this application, and do not object to this request to permanently reallocate quota held on the above noted licence eligibility.

(Please note where a vessel is owned by a company the Pacific Fishery Licence Unit will require a current (within 30 days) B.C. Company Summary to confirm that the declarer is named as an Officer of Director for that company.)

Signature of declarer(s): ___________________________________

Print name & company name: ___________________________________

Signature of declarer(s): ___________________________________

Print name & company name: ___________________________________

It is an offence under the Criminal Code Section 131 to make a false declaration

Sworn before me at ___________________________ in the province of British Columbia this _________day of __________20 ____.

Print name: ___________________________

Signature: ___________________________

Commissioner for Taking Affidavits for British Columbia Registry #: ___________________________

If you are unable to record your registry number, please report your full name, address, telephone number and occupation. ___________________________

Part D: Identify receiving vessel and licence eligibility (to vessel)

G Licence No.:

Vessel name:

VRN:

DOT:

The following signature is the Licence Eligibility Holder of the receiving vessel, to acknowledge the receipt of the above quota blocks transferred onto the vessel.

Print name of licence eligibility holder: ___________________________

Signature of licence eligibility holder: ___________________________

Contact name and number for this request: ___________________________

Request for permanent geoduck quota reallocation

This form must be completed if you wish to permanently reallocate all or a portion of your quota holdings.

When completed, submit form to DFO using the National On-Line Licensing System (NOLS).

Please allow 10 working days for processing of completed application.

Permanent Geoduck Quota Reallocation Guidelines:

1. BOTH vessels must have a valid current year G or FG licence issued to the vessel prior to reallocation of any Geoduck holdings.
2. For category G licence eligibilities all vessel owner(s) of record must sign this permanent reallocation request.
3. Category FG licence eligibilities are NOT eligible to reallocate quota permanently.
4. If the vessel owner is a company a current B.C. Company Summary must be included with the completed form. Definition of current is within the last 30 days.
5. A valid licence amendment must be on record with the Department while the vessel is engaged in fishing. Amendments issued in respect of a Geoduck licence eligibility must be attached to, and therefore forms a part of, the conditions of licence.
6. Applications for permanent reallocation will only be accepted from the date of licence issuance through January 24th inclusive.
7. In order to permanently reallocate quota the vessel providing the quota must:
   1. not be actively fishing the licence eligibility holding the quota (that will be reallocated)
   2. and only uncaught Geoduck ITQ may be reallocated.
8. The Service Provider will be recording catch against quota blocks in ascending order from the lowest numbered quota block to the highest. Be aware of which quota blocks are available for reallocation(see 7 above).
9. Licence eligibility holders are reminded that quota holdings must be transferred in full blocks. A quota block is 1/550 (0.182% approximately) of the commercial T.A.C. Example: Where the T.A.C.is = 2,750,000 lbs then One Quota Block = 5,000 lbs
10. Each vessel may only fish a maximum of 50 blocks in one licence year.
11. An example of how to complete Part B is as follows:

    Area	List of quota blocks by number to be transferred
    North Coast	10 N 1	10 N 2	10 N 10
    West Coast	35 W 3	35 W 4	35 W 5
    Gulf (inside waters)	17 G 1	17 G 2	17 G 5