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2009 Pacific Halibut Fishing Season IPHC LICENSING PROCEDURES FOR AREA 2A
The following are procedures used by the Commission when issuing
licenses. This list is
intended to explain procedures and assist fishers in obtaining licenses
in a timely manner. 1.
The Commission licenses vessels, not individual fishers. 2.
Pre-printed applications are prepared at the end of February.
If a commercial vessel made at least one halibut landing in the
previous year, the computer will prepare a pre-printed application with
the prior year's information. All sport charter vessels will be sent a
pre-printed application form from the previous year’s information. 3.
If you do not receive your pre-printed application by early March, you
may request one by calling the Commission at (206) 634-1838 or you may
download one from the IPHC website (www.iphc.washington.edu/halcom/2aapp.htm).
In some instances, forms can be obtained from local or state
agencies. When filling out
applications, write legibly and provide all pertinent information (i.e.,
document or registration number, WDF number, etc.).
If your address changed during the year please let us know. Also, the application must be completed and signed by the vessel owner.
Applications completed solely by the captain, if different from
the owner, will not be processed. 4.
Completed applications should be mailed to IPHC, P.O. Box 95009,
Seattle, WA 98145-2009.
Applications can also be faxed to the Commission at (206)
632-2983. Please note the
actual license cannot be faxed back. 5.
Once a “Vessel License Application” is received, it is dated,
edited, and entered into the computer.
Unsigned or incomplete applications are returned to the sender
for missing information. Processing
of applications will be done within three business days starting in
early March. Also, as previously noted, licenses cannot be faxed. 6.
Licenses and other pertinent information will be sent by first class
mail at the beginning of March. The
license will be sent to the vessel owner unless other instructions are
specified with the application. 7.
If the license is to be held for pick-up, it must be noted at the time
of application. Also, the
person picking up the license needs to know the names of the vessel and
the owner so that the correct license is released to the right person.
Please contact the IPHC office to schedule a pick-up time. 8.
To speed delivery of the license, a pre-paid self-addressed Express Mail
envelope obtained from the Post Office may be enclosed with the
license application. 9.
Area 2A license applications for the directed commercial, and/or
incidental commercial during longline sablefish fishery must be
postmarked or faxed no later than 11:59 p.m. April 30, 2009 (Pacific Halibut Fishery Regulations Section 4 (7)).
A National Marine Fisheries Service limited entry groundfish
permit with a sablefish endorsement is
required to fish in the incidental fishery.
For more information, please contact NMFS at (206)
526-4353. 10.
Area 2A license applications for the incidental commercial fishery
during the salmon trolling season must be postmarked or faxed no
later than 11:59 p.m. March 31, 2009 (Pacific Halibut
Fishery Regulations Section 4 (8). The procedures outlined above are designed to get
your individual license to you in the quickest way possible.
If you have any comments or questions or need help completing an
application please call (206) 634-1838. |