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Interjurisdictional Fisheries Act of 1986

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Assistance Listing
Sub-tier
NATIONAL OCEANIC AND ATMOSPHERIC ADMINISTRATION
Assistance Listing Number
11.407
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Overview

Objectives

To assist States in managing interjurisdictional fisheries resources.

Examples of Funded Projects

Authorizations

Interjurisdictional Fisheries Act of 1986, Title 3, Public Law 99-659, 16 US Code 4106

Financial Information

These funding amounts do not reflect the award amounts that are displayed on USASpending.gov
Obligation(s)FY 23FY 24 (est.)FY 25 (est.)
Formula Grants Total$4,630,000$6,270,000$6,583,500
USA Spending shows an amount for FY23 of $4.63M. FY24 shows $6.27M (It is marked as an estimate in SAM.gov even though FY24 is an actual). We are estimating $6,583,500 for for FY25 (5% increase from FY24).$4,630,000$6,270,000$6,583,500
Totals$4,630,000$6,270,000$6,583,500

Range and Average of Financial Assistance

Accomplishments

Not Applicable.

Account Identification

13-1450-0-1-306

Criteria for Applying

Types of Assistance

A - Formula Grants

Credentials and Documentation

The Governor of each State shall notify the Secretary of Commerce which State agency is authorized to regulate commercial fisheries. An official of the State agency shall certify as the official(s) authorized in accordance with State law to commit the State to participation under the Act, to sign project documents, and to receive payments. Costs will be determined in accordance with OMB Circular No. A-87 for State and local governments. 2 CFR 200, Subpart E - Cost Principles applies to this program.

Applicant Eligibility

Designations

State (includes District of Columbia, public institutions of higher education and hospitals)

The agency of a State government authorized under its laws to regulate commercial fisheries, and the Pacific, Atlantic, and Gulf Interstate Marine Fisheries Commissions.

Beneficiary Eligibility

Designations

State

The agency of a State government authorized under its laws to regulate commercial fisheries.

Length and Time Phasing of Assistance

Awards are normally for a 12 month period but in some instances, award periods may extend beyond 12 months, or may be completed in less than 12 months. Award funds must be spent in the indicated budget period and is expended in accordance with DOC/NOAA finance and reporting procedures. Method of awarding/releasing assistance: According to grant agreement

Use of Assistance

Designations

Agriculture/Forestry/Fish and Game

Funds can be used for research and enforcement of interjurisdictional fishery resources, for the development of Fishery Management plans, and for restoration of resources damaged by a natural resource disaster.

Applying for Assistance

Deadlines

Contact the headquarters or regional location, as appropriate for application deadlines

Preapplication Coordination

Preapplication coordination is required. Environmental impact information is not required for this program. This program is eligible for coverage under E.O. 12372, "Intergovernmental Review of Federal Programs." An applicant should consult the office or official designated as the single point of contact in his or her State for more information on the process the State requires to be followed in applying for assistance, if the State has selected the program for review. Refer to program guidelines

Application Procedures

2 CFR 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards applies to this program.

Proposals are submitted through Grants.Gov. Applicants will need to enter the Funding Opportunity Number and/or CFDA number to access the application package and instructions. Application package will then be submitted directly to the (Name of your Office - Example Coastal Services Center). Proposals are subject to the requirements of 15 CFR Parts 14 and 24, as applicable.

Criteria for Selecting Proposals

Not Applicable.

Award Procedure

Applications reviewed by the National Marine Fisheries Service Regional Program Office and processed by the NOAA Grants Management Division (OA32).

Date Range for Approval/Disapproval

From 75 days or less.

Renewals

No renewal. However, an approved on-going project can be extended by submission of an amendment request.

Appeals

No formal appeal procedure. If application is unacceptable the reasons are fully stated to the applicant. If the applicant desires to resubmit application, project must be revised in accordance with recommended changes.

Compliance Requirements

Policy Requirements

The following 2CFR policy requirements apply to this assistance listing:

Subpart B, General provisions

Subpart C, Pre-Federal Award Requirements and Contents of Federal Awards

Subpart D, Post Federal; Award Requirements

Subpart E, Cost Principles

Subpart F, Audit Requirements

The following 2CFR policy requirements are excluded from coverage under this assistance listing:

Not Applicable

Additional Information:

Reports

Progress Reports: Reporting requirements are outlined in the Terms and Conditions of the Financial Assistance Award. Progress reports summarize work accomplished and explain situations where expected work has not been completed. Financial reports indicate use of funds during the six-month period.

Audits

Refer to the link below for 2 CFR Subpart F Audit Requirements.
https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-2/subtitle-A/chapter-II/part-200/subpart-F

Records

Generally, a recipient is required to retain records relating to a particular grant for three (3) years from the date of submission of the final financial report. In cases where litigation, claim or an audit is initiated prior to expiration of the three-year period, records must be retained until the action and resolution of any issues associated with it are complete or until the end of the three-year retention period; whichever is latest.

Regulations, Guidelines, and Literature

50 CFR 253 available from Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries (F/SF), National Marine Fisheries Service, 1315 East West Highway, Silver Spring, MD 20910. or from regional offices without cost.

Formula and Matching Requirements

Statutory formula is not applicable to this assistance listing.
Matching Requirements: Percent: Other Apportionment to States is based on average value and volume of raw fish landed by domestic commercial fishermen. No State that qualified for funding may receive less than 1/2 of 1 percent or more than 6 percent of funds appropriated in any fiscal year based on conditions of the act. Federal funding is not to exceed 75 percent of approved project costs, except where a project supports an approved interstate or Federal Fishery Management Plan, up to 90 percent Federal funding may apply. The statistical factors used for fund allocation are: (1) Three year average of value of commercial fish landed, the source is the "Fishery Statistics of the U.S."; and (2) volume of fish landed, the source is the "Fishery Statistics of the U.S." No matching requirements for commission grants.

Matching requirements are voluntary.

MOE requirements are not applicable to this assistance listing.

Contact Information

Regional or Local Locations:

See Regional Assistance Locations. Regional or Local Office: Potential applicants should make initial contact relative to this program at the region or area offices of the National Marine Fisheries Service listed. Alaska: Alaska Regional Office, Barbara Fosburg, NMFS, P.O. Box 12668, Juneau, AK 99802-1668. Telephone: (907) 586-7273. Use the same numbers for FTS. Email: barbara.fosburg@noaa.gov. Northeast: Harold C. Mears, State, Federal and Constituent Programs Office; Northeast Region, 55 Great Republic Dr., Gloucester, MA 01930-2276. Telephone: (978) 281-9243. Fax: (978) 281- 9117. Email: grants.information@noaa.gov. Northwest Regional Office, Kevin Ford or Stehpen Freese, 7600 Sand Point Way, NE, Seattle, WA 98115-6349. Telephone: (206) 526-6115 or 6113). E-mail Kevin.Ford@naoo.gov or Stephen Freese@noaa.gov. Pacific Islands Region: Scott Bloom, Federal Program Officer, 1601 Kapiolani Blvd., Honolulu, HI 96814-4700. Telephone: (808) 973-2941. E-mail: scott.bloom@noaa.gov Southeast: Cynthia Binkley, Federal Program Officer, State/Federal Liaison Branch, 263 13 Ave. South, St. Petersburg, FL 33701 Telephone: (727) 824- 5324.. Fax: (727) 824-5364 E-mail: Cynthia.Binkley@noaa.gov. Southwest: Patricia Culver, Federal Program Officer, Southwest Region Office, 501 West Ocean Blvd., Suite 4200, Long Beach, CA 90802- 4213. Telephone: (310) 980- 4239. Fax: (562) 980-4047. E-mail: trisha.culver@noaa.gov.

Headquarters Office:

Steve Meyers
Office of Sustainable Fisheries, National Marine, Fisheries Service, 1315 East-West Highway, ,
Silver Spring, MD 20910
steve.meyers@noaa.gov
(301) 713-2334
(301) 713-0596
Website: http://www.http://sero.nmfs.noaa.gov/

History

  • 2024Published

    Interjurisdictional Fisheries Act of 1986

  • 2023Published

    Interjurisdictional Fisheries Act of 1986

  • 2022Published

    Interjurisdictional Fisheries Act of 1986

  • 2021Published

    Interjurisdictional Fisheries Act of 1986

  • 2020Published

    Interjurisdictional Fisheries Act of 1986

  • 2019Published

    Interjurisdictional Fisheries Act of 1986

  • 1987Title Changed

    Interjurisdictional Fisheries Act of 1986

  • 1971Number Changed

    Transferred from 15.003

  • 1971Published

    Commercial Fisheries Research and Development