North Carolina Aquaculture Operations Permit (AOP) Home » North Carolina » Shellfish Lease Application Package » Aquaculture Operations Permit (AOP) Apply for a Aquaculture operation Permit. A brief description of the form or Application to be filled out here. Vessel NameVessel Use / Endorsement Pleasure Commercial Official NumberConfirm Official NumberApplication DateExpiration DateParticipant I.D.Ph. NumberEmail Enter Email Confirm Email Record Most Recent LicensesFish Dealer LicenseSCFL / RSCFLSCFL w/ Shellfish EndorsementRSCFL w/ Shellfish EndorsementShellfish LicenseRecreational Commercial Gear Lic. New Update Renew Replace Individual Participant InformationName First Middle Last Suffix Date of Birth MM slash DD slash YYYY Operation InformationOperator NameDate of Birth MM slash DD slash YYYY TelephoneOperation Mailing Address: Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code Operation Physical Address: Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code Shellfish Lease/Franchise Number:Water Column Lease Number:Land Based Tank Ponds Other If other, explainBusiness Participant InformationBusiness NameBusiness Agent Name (First, MI, Last)Operation Type: Hatchery/Nursery Field Growouts RAS Other OtherSpecies: Clam Oyster Shrimp Bay Scallops Flounder Striped Bass Hybrids Other Specify Species: Product to be imported from other states? Market goal, e.g., retail sale, wholesale, etc.:Nearest WaterbodyCountyZip CodeTHIS SECTION IS ONLY FOR: Upland Systems, including RAS, Raceways, Ponds, Pools, etc.Flood ZoneFIRM Panel and ID#How will product be transferred from nursery to grow-out area?How will deceased product be handled, disposed?Describe the effluent system for liquid and solid waste, including storage and disposal.How will the product be harvested? Will holding containers be drained?Describe the water quality/chemical treatment and monitoring system.Please attach escapement plan as approved by NCWRC.Materials, methods, and equipment to be used on the permit area:Bottom material enhancement (shell, alternative substrate) dimensionsBottom material enhancement (shell, alternative substrate) quantitySoft bags dimensionsSoft bags quantityHard cages dimensionHard cages quantityFloating cages, Upwellers, etc. dimensionFloating cages, Upwellers, etc. quantityLand-based structures dimensionLand-based structures quantityBuoys dimensionBuoys quantityCover Nets dimensionCover Nets quantityHarvest of undersized productPlease type lease size:Method of transport and placement:Harvest Methods:Ploidy Status:DiploidTriploidPLEASE FILL OUT A SEPARATE APPENDIX SHEET FOR EACH LEASE CONTAINING BAGS, CAGES, UPWELLERS, ETC.Bottom Lease #Water Column #SpeciesWaterbodyWaterbody Classification: Approved Conditionally Approved Restricted Prohibited Certification statement must be completed and signed by the permittee. I,__________ certify that:All of the information and supporting documentation provided is true, accurate, and complete. For renewals or modifications, any changes in information or supporting documents have been provided at the time of submission. I and all listed designees currently have no marine fisheries licenses, permits, endorsements, or registrations under suspension or revocation, and the privilege to hold such licenses, permits, endorsements, or registrations is not revoked or suspended. I and all listed designees have not been convicted of four or more violations in any jurisdiction related to state or federal law or regulations involving or related to marine, estuarine, or aquatic resources. I have been provided a copy of the rules and conditions that apply to this permit and I acknowledge that failure to abide by all permit rules as well as conditions on this permit may result in termination of the permit. I understand that as a condition of accepting this permit from the Division of Marine Fisheries, I agree to abide by all conditions of this permit, and agree that if conditions of this permit as identified on this permit are violated, or if false information was provided in the application for issuance, renewal, modification, or transfer, this permit may be suspended or revoked by the DMF Director. I understand that any false information or fraudulent disclosures may result in termination of this permit and related documents, and possible criminal prosecution. Application 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 webformSignatureCAPACITY 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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