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How to Apply
CQE Program Checklist
Step 1
- Review Non-profit Community Association Handbook from
Division of Community Advocacy.
- Contact Bill Rolfzen, Local Government Specialist IV,
at 465-4733 to obtain a handbook or for further information.
Step 2
Step 3
- Each non-profit entity applying to become a CQE would
have to provide NMFS with the following:
(1) Its articles
of incorporation as a non-profit entity under the laws of the
State;
(2) A statement
designating the community, or communities, represented by that CQE;
(3) Management organization;
(4) A detailed statement
describing the procedures that will be used to determine the distribution
of IFQ to residents of each
community represented by that CQE; and
(5) A statement
of support and accountability of the non-profit entity to that community
from a governing body representing
each community represented by the CQE.
- Review the final
rule for specific questions regarding the CQE program at www.fakr.noaa.gov/frules/fr23681.pdf
- Contact Phil Smith, Program Coordinator, at 907-586-7344
for further information.
Step 4
- To obtain financing a CQE may contact a local financial
institution. If a CQE is denied a loan from a commercial bank, please
contact the Division of Investments to discuss financing terms offered
through the Commercial Fishing Revolving Loan Fund.
- Complete and file a loan application with the Division
of Investments at www.commerce.state.ak.us/investments/pdf/cqe.pdf
- Contact Andy Macaulay, Loan Officer, at 907-465-2510
for further information.
Step 5
- Contact an IFQ broker regarding available quota once
all of the above are completed.
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