NOTICE TO 4RST PEI FIXED GEAR GROUNDFISH LICENSE HOLDERS

 

The PEI Fishermen’s Association is seeking 4RST PEI Fixed Gear Groundfish license holders interested in retiring their Groundfish licence through the PEIFA Fixed Gear Groundfish Rationalization Program.

Approved fishers will be compensated $7,500 for the relinquishment of their license and will need to complete and sign the “Offer to Relinquish” Application. The application can be printed online by clicking here and mailed in to the PEIFA office or sent via email to Jennifer Dewland jennifer@peifa.org   

Funding is limited; therefore, a list of license numbers will be held, and applications will be accepted first come first serve, until funds are extinguished. However, if interest exceeds the amount of funds, a list of license numbers will be kept on file for future references. All information will be kept strictly confidential.

For more details on the program, please contact Jennifer Dewland at the PEIFA office at 902-566-4050, Ext: #6 or (902) 330-3580 (cell).

 Required Information on Application:

·      Name and phone number

·      Groundfish License #

·      Fishermen Identification Number (FIN)

 

 

 

 

 

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