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Vessel Homeport MS/DOC No. (Boat Registration/Documentation #) NM FS Northeast Federal Permit Number for this vessel (if applicable) : (note: not the Hull Number)Commercial Affidavit:I hereby certify under the pains and penalties of perjury that all information contained in this application is true and accurate, and that I have read and agree to comply with all application statutes contained in MGL c. 130, and the regulations contained in 32 2 CMR. I acknowledge March 6, 2008 as a control date for commercial fisheries conducted using hook-and-line, longline or other hand gear within waters under the jurisdiction of the Commonwealth, excluding the commercial striped bass fishery. I understand that future access to fisheries conducted using hooks (longlines, rod & reel, or hand gear) may not be guaranteed and may be subject to eligibility criteria for determining levels of access to and allowable harvest of these fisheries based on historic harvest levels of a vessel, person or other criteria: SignatureDOR AffidavitBy statutory mandate of C. 233 of the Acts of 1983, the Dept. of Revenue is requiring the enclosed affidavit certifying your compliance with the Revenue Laws of the Commonwealth. Failure to accurately execute the enclosed affidavit will result in the non-issuance of your license. Should you have any questions you may contact the Dept. of Revenue at 1-800-392-6089. Pursuant to M.G.L. Ch. 62c, s. 49A, I certify under the penalties of perjury that I, to my best knowledge and belief, have filed all state tax returns and paid all state taxes required under law. Social Security No. or Federal ID No. Corporate Officer (if applicable) by: Use the following checklist to reduce the risk of making errors in completing this application, and a subsequent delay in processing. Please allow 3 weeks for processing. Complete all the requested information above, including the DOR & Commercial affidavits. Select the permit type and endorsement(s) for which you are applying. Select a Trip-Level Reporting Designation. Failure to select a method will result in the return of your application. Some fisheries require additional information to be submitted. Refer to the notes in the Endorsements section. Calculate your total fee, and submit a check or money order made payable to the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Review the printed information, and return your application to the Division of Marine Fisheries at the address listed above. Complete this checklist by filling out the rest of this from below.COMMERCIAL PERMIT: Please select only one commercial permit type from the list below (Rod & Reel and Student Lobster permit types cannot be endorsed for shellfish or scallop shucking). Please check only 1 box in this section. Mass Resident Permits BOAT 99 + FT BOAT 60 -99 FT BOAT 0-59 FT INDIVIDUAL ROD & REEL SHELLFISH & ROD & REEL SHELLFISH & SEAWORMS OFFSHORE LOBSTER (non-trap) STUDENT LOBSTER * You must submit a copy of your federal permit.Non-Resident Permits BOAT 99 + FT BOAT 60-99FT BOAT 0-59 FT INDIVIDUAL ROD & REEL SHELLFISH & ROD & REEL SHELLFISH & SEAWORMS OFFSHORE LOBSTER (non-trap) * * You must submit a copy of your federal permit.Area(s) to be fished (circle all that apply): LMA1 LMA2 LMA3 OCLMA ** Student l obster permit applicants must submit verification of full-time student status & parental consent (17 and under). Student lobster permit holders must affix trap tags to their gear; trap tags will be supplied by DMF.Student Lobster Buoy Color 1Student Lobster Buoy Color 2Student Lobster Buoy Color 3Student Area to be Fished (circle one): LMA1 LMA2 OCLMA (see map at https://www.mass.gov/files/2017-07/lma.pdf)TRIP-LEVEL REPORTING DESIGNATION:To obtain a MA commercial permit, you must select one of the following reporting methods. Failure to select a method will result in the return of your application. For more information, please visit our website at mass.gov/marinefisheries Federal Reporting Vessel (FRV): choose this option if you already report all trip-level data through a federal program (VTR, Surf Clam/ Ocean Quahog Logbook, HMS) for the listed vessel. Paper (PTL): choose this option if you want to submit paper reports, either by mail, fax or e-mail attachment. Electronic (ETL): choose this option if you want to report via a secure web-based program. Please remember to include your email address on the front of this form. PERMIT ENDORSEMENTS:Your commercial permit must be endorsed if you wish to participate in any of the regulated fisheries listed below. Select each species you want authorization to commercially harvest by marking the corresponding box.Mass Resident Endorsements AMERICAN EEL DOGFISH - New applicants must submit an affidavit which is available online at: http://www.mass.gov/marinefisheries NORTHERN SHRIMP SCUP SEA HERRING SEA URCHIN - New applicants must submit an affidavit, which is available online at: http://www.mass.gov/marinefisheries CONTAMINATED SURF CLAM - This is for the harvest of surf clams from a vessel in contaminated areas only and for the purpose of BAIT only. SHELLFISH ENDORSEMENT - New applicants must submit an affidavit which is available online at: http://www.mass.gov/marinefisheries. Must have a town permit SEA SCALLOP SHUCKING SEA SCALLOP DIVER BAY SCALLOP SHUCKING - If you select Bay Scallop shucking, you must submit a copy of your Certified Sanitary Inspection approved by the Mass DPH. SURFACE GILLNET - To harvest menhaden, sea herring and/or mackerel from state waters with a surface gillnet, requires a Surface Gillnet endorsement on your commercial permit. The maximum net length is 300 linear feet. See 322 CMR 4.14 for closure dates. Endorsements not allowed on student lobster permitsNon Resident Endorsements AMERICAN EEL DOGFISH - New applicants must submit an affidavit which is available online at: http://www.mass.gov/marinefisheries NORTHERN SHRIMP SCUP SEA HERRING SEA URCHIN - New applicants must submit an affidavit, which is available online at: http://www.mass.gov/marinefisheries CONTAMINATED SURF CLAM - DREDGE: This is for the harvest of surf clams from a vessel in contaminated areas only and for the purpose of BAIT only. SURFACE GILLNET - To harvest menhaden, sea herring and/or mackerel from state waters with a surface gillnet, requires a Surface Gillnet endorsement on your commercial permit. The maximum net length is 300 linear feet. See 322 CMR 4.14 for closure dates. Endorsements not allowed on student lobster permitsI hereby certify that I have read and understand the above information on the control dates for the sea urchin fishery. I further certify that I harvest sea urchins by: Dredging Diving Both Dredging and Diving Boat (over 90ft) Resident Fee Price: Boat (60 - 90ft) Resident Fee Price: Boat (0 - 59ft) Resident Fee Price: Individual Resident Fee Price: Rod & Reel Resident Fee Price: Shellfish & Rod & Reel Resident Fee Price: Shellfish & Seaworms Resident Fee Price: Offshore Lobster (non-trap) Resident Fee Price: Student Lobster Resident Fee Price: American Eel Resident Fee Price: Dogfish Resident Fee Price: Northern Shrimp Resident Fee Price: Scup Resident Fee Price: Sea Herring Resident Fee Price: Sea Urchin Resident Fee Price: Striped Bass Resident Fee Price: Contaminated Surf Clam Resident Fee Price: Shellfish Endorsement Resident Fee Price: Sea Scallop Schucking Resident Fee Price: Sea Scallop Diver Resident Fee Price: Bay Scallop Schucking Resident Fee Price: Surface Gillnet Resident Fee Price: Boat (over 90ft) Non Resident Fee Price: Boat (60 - 90ft) Non Resident Fee Price: Boat (0 - 59ft) Non Resident Fee Price: Individual Non Resident Fee Price: Rod & Reel Non Resident Fee Price: Shellfish & Rod & Reel Non Resident Fee Price: Shellfish & Seaworms Non Resident Fee Price: Offshore Lobster (non-trap) Non Resident Fee Price: American Eel Non Resident Fee Price: Dogfish Non Resident Fee Price: Northern Shrimp Non Resident Fee Price: Scup Non Resident Fee Price: Sea Herring Non Resident Fee Price: Sea Urchin Non Resident Fee Price: Striped Bass Non Resident Fee Price: Contaminated Surf Clam Non Resident Fee Price: Surface Gillnet Non Resident Fee Price: RENEWAL ADVANCED PAYMENT OPTION No Additional Years 2 year renewal 3 year renewal 4 year renewal 5 year renewal Total $0.00 Consent I agreeI CERTIFY THAT THE RECITATIONS CONCERNING THE VESSEL: NAME, TONNAGE, DIMENSIONS, PROPULSION, OWNERSHIP, HAILING PORT, RESTRICTIONS, ENTITLEMENTS, REMARKS AND ENDORSEMENTS CONTAINED IN THE CERTIFICATE OF DOCUMENTATION REMAIN ABSOLUTELY THE SAME.NAME: Type your full name to sign this secure webformPermit # CAPACITY OF PERSON SIGNING (E.G., OWNER, AGENT, TRUSTEE, GENERAL PARTNER, CORPORATE OFFICER, MEMBER) Date MM slash DD slash YYYY Authorization I agreeI agree to pay the above total amount according to the card issuer agreement and hereby authorize the charge for the total amount above for the processing of selected permits. 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