13- 188 C.M.R. ch. 3, § 03

Current through 2024-25, June 19, 2024

Section 188-3-03 - Application

A permit application to engage in fish processing in the internal waters of Maine should be submitted as soon as possible prior to the requested date of the beginning of the processing activity and shall state:

A. the reasons the applicant does not believe that U.S. fish processors within Maine have adequate capacity, or will utilize such capacity, to process all of the United States harvested fish from the U.S. fishery concerned that are landed in Maine, including any relevant documentation supporting such statement;

B. whether or not the cumulative amount requested will cause catch levels from the management area to exceed the specified total allowable catch (TAC);

C. a description of the foreign fish processing vessel and other identification information;

D. the name(s) and description(s) of the vessel(s) from which the applicant expects to purchase fish;

E. the species and quantity proposed to be processed and processing methods to be used;

F. the date(s) for which permission is sought;

G. the specific locations in the internal waters proposed for fish processing;

H. the existence of a governing international fisheries agreement or treaty as described in 16 U.S.C. Section 1801, et seq., as amended;

I. the ability to comply with all applicable laws and regulations of the United States and the State of Maine and any permit conditions;

J. the ultimate point of sale for the product;

K. information showing how the fish processing will benefit development of the fish industry in Maine;

L. whether past over-the-side sales commitments, permit conditions, and other requirements have been met; and

M. other information as needed or required by the State of Maine.

13- 188 C.M.R. ch. 3, § 03