2020 Gulf of Alaska Pacific Cod

 

Updated
08:30 AM (PDT) on 5/21/2025

 

 

State of Alaska’s 2020 Gulf of Alaska Pacific Cod Spend plan – CLICK HERE

This document outlines the framework for administering the relief program, created by the Alaska Dept. of Fish and Game (ADF&G) and approved by NOAA Fisheries and other federal agencies, including the US Office of Management and Budget (OMB). The Pacific States Marine Fisheries Commission (PSMFC) is administering the program on NOAA Fisheries’ behalf. For questions about eligibility criteria or payment calculations, contact ADF&G.

 

 

2020 GOA Pacific Cod
Vessel Owners, Permit Holders, Processors, & Tenders Only

 

A single application is available for vessel owners, permit holders, processing companies, and tenders. 

 

Application Period:

  • Starts: 12:00 PM (AKDT), Thursday, March 13, 2025
  • Ends: 11:59 PM (AKDT), Friday, June 13, 2025

 

Important Information:

  • Late submissions will not be accepted.
  • This program is not first-come, first-serve.
  • Relief payments will be processed only after the 90-day application period ends.

 

Application Process:

  • Applications must be submitted through PSMFC’s online portal using a unique 8-digit ID.
  • Notifications with the weblink, QR code, and unique IDs were mailed on February 7, 2025.

 

Please Note:

  • Printed applications are NOT available. Applicants MUST use the online portal.
  • Receiving a notification indicates eligibility to apply for relief.
  • Allow three weeks for delivery before contacting us. This will allow sufficient time for delivery or for notices to be returned to sender.
    • If you have not received a notification by April 1, 2025, please review the State of Alaska’s spend plan for eligibility criteria prior to contacting us. 
    • Staff will only begin responding to requests for unique IDs after April 1, 2025.

 

Updated 08:30 AM (PDT) on 5/21/2025

 

Due to a spend plan amendment request submitted by the Alaska Dept. of Fish and Game (ADF&G) to clarify inconsistencies related to captain and crew member qualifications, e.g.  1.) two of four years (2016-2019)  VS 2.) three of five years (2015-2019) PSMFC is required to resubmit this spend plan to federal agencies for review. Due to this necessary submission,  we are uncertain when applications will be made available related to 2020 GOA Pacific cod Captains and Crew Members.
Please check back here for the latest updates. 

 

2020 GOA Pacific Cod
Vessel Captains & Crew Members Only

 

The application period is expected to open at TBD.

Once open, applications will remain available until TBD.

 

For Vessel Crew Only:

  • Upload one of the following employment verification documents per application:
    • Vessel Crew Affidavit or Contract or Settlement
  • File Limitations:
    • Max 10MB
    • Accepted formats: .jpeg, .jpg, .pdf, .png, or .tiff
    • Consolidate all pages into a single file.
    • Those submitting a Vessel Crew Affidavit MUST use the following:

UNDER CONSTRUCTION

 

Important Reminders:

  • Do NOT send your employment verification by mail, fax, or email. Only online application portal submissions will be accepted.
  • Limited technical support is available from PSMFC. If needed, we recommend soliciting assistance from someone with more technical experience.
  • For the best experience, use a desktop or laptop computer (PC or Mac).
    • Some mobile devices may not work correctly.

 

For Vessel Captains Only: Submission of employment verification is NOT required.

 

Eligibility for vessel captains was determined through ADF&G fish tickets for Pacific cod landings on qualified vessels in 2020 or in at last two of four years, 2016-2019. 

 

Application notices, containing 8-digit unique IDs (required to apply for relief) will be mailed to eligible Pacific cod vessel captains the week of TBD. Please wait until at least TBD before inquiring into the status of your notice if not received immediately. This should provide ample time for the US Postal Service to either deliver your notice or to return it to sender. 

 

Again, vessel captains will NOT be permitted to apply without having this notice and unique ID in hand.