The following information is adapted from 2011 “To Do” & Regulatory Hassles List for U.S. Albacore Fishermen distributed by the Western Fishboat Owners Association (visit WFOA permits webpage)
2011 Albacore Permits General Information
HMS Permit Application (Under PFMC HMS FMP; all areas and all west coast based boats fishing HMS species)
High Seas Fisheries Compliance Act Permit Application (If fishing outside of 200 nm EEZ)
For information call Chris Fanning, NOAA/NMFS SW Region, 562 980 4198
Both applications can be obtained and sent to: Permits Office, NOAA NMFS SWR, 501 W Ocean Blvd #4200, Long Beach, CA 90802
Note on HSFCA Permit: Payment of the fee must be included with any application for the high seas fishing permit. The regulations for the High Seas Fishing Compliance Act, 50 CFR 300.13, state that NMFS will charge a fee of $129.00 to recover the administrative expenses of permit issuance.
Pacific Islands Region Permits (West of 150W)
U.S. / Canada Albacore Treaty
- 2011 Guidance Letter from NOAA/NMFS SWR
- Canadian Vessels Allowed in U.S. waters 2011
- 2011 Guidance letter for the US vessels
NOTICE: Sign in with NMFS for the upcoming treaty year at least 7 days before traveling to Canada, call 562.980.4198 or email john.childers@noaa.gov.
