Gulf Region: Application for Licence Issued Pursuant to Section 52 of the Fishery (General) Regulations, SOR93-53

Objective of the Project or Request

Specify the objective of the activities (i.e. research, fish rescue, education, charter, stocking etc.). Additional information can be attached to this form in order to facilitate the processing of the request. See area below titled ‘Additional Information’.

Identical Past Licences

If this request is for activities for which a licence has been issued in the past, please list the most similar and most recent past licence below.

A summary report is required for past authorized activities. If you have yet to submit your report, please do so, via the following email DFO.GLFS52Licence-PermisS52GLF.MPO@dfo-mpo.gc.ca .

Download : Activity Reporting Form

Licence Holder Name	Licence Number	Operations
Licence Holder Name	Licence Number

Area of Activities

Please provide a detailed description of the area of the activities. A map can be attached to this form in order to facilitate the processing of the request. See area below titled ‘Additional Information’.

Please provide the coordinates for the area of activities. Note, these must be expressed in either degrees/minutes/seconds (DMS) or decimal degrees (DD). Also, please specify the Chart Datum used.

NAD 83

WGS84

None

Coordinates

Name of Fishing Area or Location	North Latitude Coordinates	West Longitude Coordinates	Operations
Name of Fishing Area or Location	North Latitude Coordinates	West Longitude Coordinates

Does the area of activities include marine protected and conserved areas?

Yes

Please refer to the following map: Canada's marine protected and conserved areas

Are the activities conducted in an area where a Prohibition Order has been issued due to contamination?

Yes

Please refer to the following map: Shellfish harvesting map.

List of Individuals Working Under the Authority of the Applicant

Only individuals listed below will be permitted to fish under the authority of the proposed licence.

Name	Organization	Phone Number	Operations
Name	Organization	Phone Number

Species

Specify the species, quantities and intentions to meet the needs of the activities.

Species	Size / Description	Number to be Caught(a)	Number to be Sampled(b)	Number to be Sampled(c)	Number to be Retained(d)	Operations
Species	Size / Description	Number to be Caught(a)	Number to be Sampled(b)	Number to be Sampled(c)	Number to be Retained(d)

(a) Caught = The number of individuals to be captured over the duration of the activities authorized by this licence.
(b) Sampled = The number of individuals that will be handled (i.e. measured, counted, photographed, etc.) and returned to the location where they were caught.
(c) Sampled = The number of individuals that will have any sort of biological material removed from them (including tagging) and returned to the location where they were caught.
(d) Retained = The number of individuals to be permanently removed.

Note: If species will be retained and eventually re-introduced, an application for a s.56 is required. This licence does not authorize the removing and transferring of live fish into a new habitat or facility. This would require a licence pursuant to Section 56 of the Fishery (General) Regulations. Additional information concerning the application process and provincial contacts can be found here: Introductions and transfers

Retention and Returns

Specify details and descriptions of what will be done with caught, sampled and/or retained individuals (i.e. examined, tagged, euthanized, preserved, disposed, stocking, etc.) and the timeline associated with each step.

Fishing Gear

Specify all gear types (including manual collection) that will be used to meet the needs of the activities. Images of the gear that will be used can be attached to this form in order to facilitate the processing of the request. See area below titled ‘Additional Information’.

Gear Type	Details (e)	Mesh Size	Mesh Size Unit of Measure	Number of Units	Tended (f)	Operations
Gear Type	Details (e)	Mesh Size	Mesh Size Unit of Measure	Number of Units	Tended (f)

(e) Details = Provide details of the gear type being used. If using vertical rope attached to a buoy, please specify if this gear is marked with commercial gear marking colors.
(f) Tended = The gear is never left unattended for any duration of time.

Vessel Identification

Will a vessel be required to perform the proposed activities?

Yes. Please provide the name and number of the vessel(s) registered with DFO or Transport Canada

Not applicable / no registered vessel will be used.

Vessel Information:

Operator	Vessel Name	Vessel Registration Number	Operations
Operator	Vessel Name	Vessel Registration Number

Period of Activity

Specify when each activity will take place. Activities must end no later than December 31 in the current calendar year.

Activity / Comments	Start Date : YYYY-MM-DD	End Date : YYYY-MM-DD	Operations
Activity / Comments	Start Date : YYYY-MM-DD	End Date : YYYY-MM-DD

Additional Information

Specify any additional information pertinent to this project.

Attachments: Please attach any accompanying documentation, such as images, reports, maps or other information.

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Gulf Region: Application for Licence Issued Pursuant to Section 52 of the Fishery (General) Regulations, SOR93-53

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