NOAA Seeks Comments on Tilefish Quota Paperwork
Published Date: 6/11/2026
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Summary
NOAA is asking for public feedback on the paperwork needed for the Tilefish Individual Fishing Quota Program, which helps manage how much tilefish fishermen can catch each year. This affects tilefish fishermen who hold special permits and ensures the rules stay fair and clear. Comments are open until August 10, 2026, with no new costs expected—just a chance to weigh in!
Analyzed Economic Effects
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Mandatory IFQ Recordkeeping and Reporting
If you hold a tilefish Individual Fishing Quota (IFQ) permit, you must provide information under Sec. 648.294 so NMFS can give you a statement of your annual catch quota and verify vessels do not exceed individual allocations. The collection is under OMB Control Number 0648-0590, is mandatory, estimates 12 respondents, totals 17.5 burden hours per year, and estimates $30 total annual cost to the public.
IFQ Transfer Applications Required
If you want to transfer tilefish IFQ allocation (permanent or temporary), you must submit an IFQ transfer form. The form can be paper or a fillable electronic file emailed or mailed, and NMFS uses it to process and track transfers; the estimated time per transfer form is 5 minutes.
Cost-Recovery Fees and Landings Data Collection
NMFS collects landings and ex-vessel price information and uses a cost recovery process to collect fees that pay for IFQ management, data, and enforcement. Cost recovery payments are made online at www.pay.gov; the IFQ cost recovery step is estimated at 1 hour per respondent and the collection is required under the Magnuson-Stevens Act.
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