Initial Dealer Permit Application

United States Department of Commerce
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
National Marine Fisheries Service
Greater Atlantic Regional Fisheries Office
55 Great Republic Drive
Gloucester, MA 01930

Phone: (978) 282-8438

Initial Dealer Permit Information
Dear Federal Greater Atlantic Region Seafood Dealer:
Why are we writing to you?
You requested a Federal Greater Atlantic Seafood Dealer initial permit application. You will need
to complete the enclosed application and ownership form, include the required documentation,
and return it to the Greater Atlantic Permit Office.
This package includes a(n):
• Initial permit application
• Owner form
• Application instructions
• Application checklist
• Port Office contact list
Application requirements
You must submit a complete and accurate application. Failure to meet all of the requirements of
the application will delay the issuance of your permit(s).
Reporting Requirements
When your permit is issued, you must submit trip-level reports of all lobster, shellfish, and fish
purchased or received. Go to: http://www.nero.noaa.gov/dealer_er/ for information on reporting
requirements. For questions on the Federal dealer reporting requirements, contact your area
Port Agent (list enclosed).
Highly Migratory Species
If you purchase highly migratory species (HMS), specifically Atlantic bigeye, albacore, yellowfin
and skipjack (BAYS) tunas, Atlantic sharks and/or Atlantic swordfish, and hold another federal
Greater Atlantic Region seafood dealer permit, you must report HMS electronically as well.
Beginning January 1, 2013, dealers with a permit for only Atlantic tunas were required to
electronically report their purchases of BAYS tunas and other HMS. Atlantic tuna dealers who
purchase or receive domestic Atlantic Bluefin tuna have separate reporting requirements. Call
(978) 281-9140 if you have questions about Bluefin tuna reporting, and (301) 427-8590 for
questions about reporting for other HMS.
Dealers that trade bluefin tuna, swordfish, southern bluefin tuna, or frozen bigeye tuna
internationally are required to obtain a Highly Migratory Species International Trade Permit.
Information on this permit can be found at: www.nmfs.noaa.gov/sfa/hms/ITP/index.htm
or by calling (727) 824-5326 and pressing 3.

Do I need a dealer permit?
You need to have a Greater Atlantic dealer permit for each managed species that you purchase
from a vessel that is required to have a Greater Atlantic Region vessel permit. Additionally, you
must have that permit in your possession. Therefore, you need a Greater Atlantic Region dealer
permit if:
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You purchase any of the fish or shellfish listed below that are harvested from
federal waters (EEZ) or;

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You purchase Atlantic Tunas harvested from Federal or State waters or;

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You purchase these fish or shellfish from a vessel issued a Federal Greater Atlantic
Region vessel permit.

List of managed species that require a Greater Atlantic Federal Dealer Permit

American lobster
Atlantic bluefish
Atlantic deep-sea red crab
Atlantic herring
Atlantic mackerel
Atlantic sea scallop
Atlantic tunas Atlantic bluefin tuna
Albacore tuna
Bigeye tuna
Skipjack tuna
Yellowfin tuna
Black sea bass
Butterfish
Monkfish
Northeast Multispecies American plaice (dab)

Northeast Multispecies continued Atlantic Cod
Atlantic halibut
Haddock
Offshore hake
Ocean Pout
Pollock
Redfish (ocean perch)
Red hake (ling)
Silver hake (whiting)
White hake
Windowpane flounder (sand dab)
Winter flounder (blackback)
Witch flounder (grey sole)
Yellowtail flounder
Northeast Skate complex
Barndoor skate

NE Skate continued Clearnose skate
Little skate
Rosette skate
Smooth skate
Thorny skate
Winter skate
Squids Illex squid
Longfin squid
Ocean quahog
Scup
Spiny dogfish
Summer flounder
Surfclam
Tilefish
Atlantic Hagfish

If you have any questions, please contact the Greater Atlantic Permit Office at 978-282-8438.
Sincerely,

Enclosures

Ted Hawes
Section Chief
Permits and Limited Access Programs
OMB# 0648-0202 - Expiration Date: 08/31/2019

National Marine Fisheries Service

Greater Atlantic Regional Office 
Application Instructions
Federal Fisheries Dealer Permit
Mail completed application packages to: NOAA Fisheries Service (NMFS), Greater Atlantic Region
Permit Office, 55 Great Republic Drive, Gloucester, MA 01930. Note: There is a 30-day processing
period for all application packages. This 30-day processing period begins when a correct and
complete application package has been received by the Greater Atlantic Region Permit Office and
all required reports have been submitted and accepted by NMFS. Failure to provide the required
information will delay processing of your dealer permit.
For further information, call the Greater Atlantic Permit Office at (978) 282-8438

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Section 1 - Dealer Information
If you already have a NE dealer permit, enclosed is a pre-printed application, which is partially
completed for you.
If you are applying for an Atlantic Mackerel or Atlantic Herring at Sea Processor permit, you must
enter a vessel name and hull number where indicated and include a copy of the vessel’s current
Coast Guard Documentation or State Registration.
Before submitting your application, review the dealer information placed in Section 1 to ensure it
is correct. Make any corrections on the lines provided.

¾ Section 1A - Additional Dealer Information
If your company or business purchases or receives regulated species at more than one location,
each address must be listed on the application. Space is available on the back of the dealer permit
application form for the required listing of additional addresses. You do not need a separate dealer
number for the additional locations as long as the businesses at these locations are all the same
business entity.

¾ Section 2 - Selected Fisheries
If not already marked, place an ‘X’ next to each of the fisheries for which you are requesting a
Federal Fisheries Dealer Permit.

To add a fishery not currently held, mark an “X” next to the permit on the application.
To cancel a fishery which you currently hold, write “cancel” next to each permit you wish
to cancel.
¾ Section 3 – Applicant’s Signature
Before mailing, carefully review the application form for accuracy and completeness. Sign and date
the application in Section 3 and return it to the address listed above.

Please read the important information on the reverse
before mailing your application

Additional Information for Dealers Submitting an Annual Renewal Application
All dealers, whether operating as a corporation, partnership, or sole proprietorship, must submit
the enclosed Owner Form with the annual renewal application. The Owner Form must list the full
name of every individual who has an ownership interest in a corporation, partnership, or sole
proprietorship. Failure to include a completed Owner Form with your Initial application may delay
permit issuance.

A note on Dealer Reporting
All Federally permitted Greater Atlantic Seafood Dealers must submit weekly trip-level reports
required under either CFR § 648.7, § 697.6 and § 635.5 Failure to do so will bar the future issuance
of any Greater Atlantic dealer permit. If you have any questions concerning your compliance with
the reporting regulations for Greater Atlantic managed species, please contact your local NMFS Port
Agent (list enclosed). Questions concerning reporting for bluefin tuna [CFR § 635.5], should be
directed to the Highly Migratory Species Office at (978) 281-9140.
The Analysis and Program Support Division may refer dealers to the NOAA Fisheries Service Office of
Law Enforcement for:
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Failure to submit all reports

•

Submitting incomplete or inaccurate reports

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Failure to report in a timely fashion

Activities that do not comply with the provisions of the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and
Management Act may subject the violator to fines and/or permit sanctions.

OMB# 0648-0202 Expiration Date: 08/31/2019

United States Department of Commerce
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
National Marine Fisheries Service
Greater Atlantic Region
55 Great Republic Drive
Gloucester, MA 01930

Federal Greater Atlantic Seafood Dealer
Initial Dealer Permit Application
SECTION 1 - DEALER INFORMATION
Southeast Dealer # (if available) _________
Company name:
Owner’s Name:

_

Street Address: _________________________________
State :

City:

Zip Code:
Fax Number:

Telephone:

All corporations, LLCs,
and partnerships must
provide a copy of the
Certificate of Incorporation listing the
names of all partners,
S
officers, and/or shareholders in the company.
Failure to provide this
information WILL DELAY
___processing of your
the
application.

___

**Vessel Name:
___
**Vessel Hull Number:_____________
**(if you are applying for an Atlantic Mackerel at Sea Processor permit or an Atlantic Herring at
Sea Processor permit, you must enter a vessel name and hull number above and include a copy
of the vessel’s current Coast Guard Documentation or State Registration.)

If regulated species are purchased or received for commercial purposes at more than one place of business, each
address must be listed. List those additional addresses on the back of this form in Section 1A.

SECTION 2 - FISHERIES
Select the fisheries desired by placing an (X) in the boxes provided. Select all fisheries that apply.
Atlantic bluefin tuna

Northeast multispecies

Scup

Other Atlantic Tunas
(Yellowfin, Bigeye, Skipjack,

American lobster

Black sea bass

Albacore)

Skate

Monkfish

Surfclam/Ocean quahog - Dealer

**Atlantic mackerel at sea
processor

Atlantic bluefish

Surfclam/Ocean quahog - Processor

Squid, Atlantic mackerel, butterfish

Spiny Dogfish

Summer flounder

Atlantic herring - Dealer

Tilefish

Atlantic sea scallop

**Atlantic herring At Sea Processor

Atlantic Deepsea Red Crab

Atlantic Hagfish

** Atlantic herring At Sea Dealer

SECTION 3 - OWNER'S NAME AND SIGNATURE
I affirm, subject to the penalties provided in 18 USC 1001, that all information I have given in obtaining this
permit is true and correct.
Print Name: __________________________
Date: _________________

Signature:
Revised September 1, 2013

OMB# 0648-0202

Expiration Date August 31, 2019

SECTION 1A - ADDITIONAL DEALER INFORMATION. If regulated species are purchased or received for
commercial purposes at more than one place of business, each address must be listed below.
Company Address
Street:
City:

State:

Zip:

State:

Zip:

State:

Zip:

State:

Zip:

Telephone:
Company Address
Street:
City:
Telephone:
Company Address
Street:
City:
Telephone:
Company Address
Street:
City:
Telephone:
For further information, call Greater Atlantic Permit Office at (978) 282-8438
Owner name, business officers and members, address, phone number, fax number, and permit information may be
released via a NOAA Fisheries website. All other data submitted will be handled as confidential material in
accordance with NOAA Administrative Order 216-100, Protection of Confidential Fishery Statistics.
The Paperwork Reduction Act requires potential respondents for a dealer/processor permit be notified of certain
information regarding their rights and the burden associated with applying for a Federal dealer/processor permit.
One of the regulatory steps taken by the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) to carry out conservation and
management objectives is the requirement of a permit for users of the resources. All the fisheries included on this
application require a permit to purchase, or otherwise receive for transport for a commercial purpose, other than
solely for transport on land, species harvested by the owner or operator of a fishing vessel issued a Federal fisheries
permit for these species. Section 303(b)(1) of the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act
(MSFCMA) specifically recognizes the need for permit issuance.
The purpose and use of permits is to: (1) register fish dealers and processor, (2) list the characteristics of
dealer/processor operations, (3) exercise influence over compliance (e.g. withhold issuance pending collection of
unpaid penalties and / or required reports), (4) provide a mailing list for the dissemination of important information
to the industry, (5) provide a universe for data collection samples, and (6) obtain first purchase information on
landings to evaluate the biological, economic and social implications of management measures.
Notwithstanding any other provision of the law, no person is required to respond to, nor shall any person be subject
to a penalty for failure to comply with, a collection of information subject to the requirements of the Paperwork
Reduction Act, unless that collection of information displays a currently valid OMB Control Number. Public reporting
burden for this collection of information is estimated to average 15 minutes per response, including time for
reviewing instructions, searching existing data sources, gathering and maintaining data needed, and completing and
reviewing the information. Send comments regarding this burden estimate or suggestions for reducing this burden
to: National Marine Fisheries Service, Permit Office, 55 Great Republic Drive, Gloucester, MA 01930-2276.
Revised September 1, 2013

OMB# 0648-0202

Expiration Date

August 31, 2019

National Marine Fisheries Service / Greater Atlantic Regional Office 

Owner Form 
•

List all persons who have an ownership interest in the business that is the subject of this application.

•

Owners or persons who have an ownership interest in a business are defined as and include, but are
not limited to, corporations, partnerships, LLCs, persons who are shareholders in a corporation,
persons who have formed a partnership (general or limited), and any other entities that have
ownership interest in the business.

Section A – Person(s) or Business applying for permit 
Name: 

Permit Number: 

Section B ‐ All persons who have an ownership interest in the business must be listed below.  Do not include 
employees of the business unless they are also an owner or shareholder. 
Mr/Mrs/Ms

First Name

Check all that apply -

Mr/Mrs/Ms

Owner

First Name

Check all that apply -

Mr/Mrs/Ms

Middle Name

Middle Name

Owner

First Name

Check all that apply -

Officer

Officer

Middle Name

Owner

Officer

Last Name

Suffix Name

Shareholder

Last Name

Suffix Name

Shareholder

Last Name

Suffix Name

Shareholder

I, the undersigned, am the owner or legally authorized agent of the owner of the business named in Section A above.  I affirm, 
subject to the penalties provided in 18 U.S.C. 1001, that all information that I have given in obtaining this permit is true and 
correct.  OMB# 0648‐0202 Expires  08/31/2019 

Name of Applicant (print clearly)____________________________________ 
Signature of Applicant _________________________________________      Date_____________
Please use the back of this form to provide information on all persons with an ownership interest in the 
business. 

Page 2 ‐ Section B Continued ‐ All persons who have an ownership interest in the business must be listed 
below.  Do not include employees of the business unless they are also an owner or shareholder. 
Mr/Mrs/Ms

First Name

Check all that apply -

Mr/Mrs/Ms

Mr/Mrs/Ms

Owner

Owner

Officer

Middle Name

Owner

First Name

Check all that apply -

Officer

Middle Name

First Name

Check all that apply -

Officer

Middle Name

First Name

Check all that apply -

Mr/Mrs/Ms

Owner

First Name

Check all that apply -

Mr/Mrs/Ms

Middle Name

Officer

Middle Name

Owner

Officer

Last Name

Suffix Name

Shareholder

Last Name

Suffix Name

Shareholder

Last Name

Suffix Name

Shareholder

Last Name

Suffix Name

Shareholder

Last Name

Suffix Name

Shareholder

I, the undersigned, am the owner or legally authorized agent of the owner of the business named in Section A above.  I affirm, 
subject to the penalties provided in 18 U.S.C. 1001, that all information that I have given in obtaining this permit is true and 
correct.  OMB# 0648‐0202 Expires  08/31/2019

Name of Applicant (print clearly)____________________________________ 
Signature of Applicant _________________________________________      Date_____________

Please copy this form as needed to provide information on all persons with an ownership interest in the 
business in Section A.