January 6, 2017
NOTICE TO 4RST PEI FIXED GEAR GROUNDFISH LICENSE HOLDERS
“CALL TO RELINQUISH LICENSE”
The PEI Fishermen’s Association is seeking 4RST PEI Fixed Gear Groundfish license holders with an interest in being compensated for the retirement of their groundfish license through the PEIFA Fixed Gear Groundfish Rationalization program. Interested fishers will be compensated $7,500 for the relinquishment of their license and will need to complete and sign the ‘Offer to Relinquish’ Application. This can be done at the PEIFA office, 420 University Avenue, Charlottetown or the form can be printed online (www.peifa.org), filled out and mailed in or dropped off at the PEIFA office.
Submission deadline is January 31, 2017. Funding is limited so if there is more interest than funding a draw will be held. A list of license numbers will be created and the offer to relinquish will be accepted based on your position on the list. All applications will be kept strictly confidential! For more details on the program, contact the PEIFA at 902-566-4050.
Telephone: (902) 566-4050
Fax: 902-368-3748
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