July 21, 2017 — The following was released by NOAA:
NOAA Fisheries announces the continuation of the Lobster Trap Transfer Program for Fishing Year 2018.
We began the Lobster Trap Transfer Program in 2015 to allow permit holders the flexibility to buy and sell trap allocation for Lobster Conservation Management Areas 2, 3, and the Outer Cape.
The trap transfer application period is August 1-September 30.
Applications must be postmarked, provided to a delivery service, or received by our office by September 30.
We will process all transfer requests after September 30, and will notify applicants by December 31. Approved trap transfers will then become effective on May 1, 2018.
For more information and instructions, see our detailed guide and our trap transfer program information bulletin. You can also review materials from last year’s workshop under the “Trap Transfer Program” tab on our American Lobster web page.
Questions? Contact Carrie Wein at 978-281-9225 or carrie.wein@noaa.gov