2019/2020 Sea Scallop Research Set Aside

NMFS, in coordination with the New England Fishery Management Council (Council), is soliciting Atlantic Sea Scallop (scallop) proposals to use scallop research set aside (RSA) quota determined by the Council to fund scallop research endeavors through the 2019/2020 Scallop RSA Program. No federal funds are provided for research under this notification. Rather, proceeds generated from the sale of RSA quota will be used to fund approved activities and compensate vessel owners.

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1. Eligible applicants include, but are not limited to, institutions of higher education, hospitals, other nonprofits, commercial organizations, individuals, state, local, and Native American tribal governments. Federal agencies and institutions are not eligible to receive Federal assistance under this notice. Additionally, employees of any Federal agency or Regional Fishery Management (RFM) Council, including Council members, are ineligible to submit an application under this program. 2. DOC/NOAA supports cultural and gender diversity and encourages women and minority individuals and groups to submit applications to the RSA program. In addition, DOC/NOAA is strongly committed to broadening the participation of historically black colleges and universities, Hispanic serving institutions, tribal colleges, and universities, and institutions that work in underserved areas. DOC/NOAA encourages proposals involving any of the above institutions. 3. DOC/NOAA encourages applications from members of the fishing community and applications that involve fishing community cooperation and participation.

Jonathon Peros New England Fishery Management Council Phone: 978-465-0492 (ext. 117) Fax (978) 465-3116 jperos@nefmc.org Cheryl A. Corbett, NMFS Northeast Fisheries Science Center Falmouth Technology Park 25 Bernard East Saint Jean Drive East Falmouth, MA 02536 phone: 508-495-2307 fax: 508-495-2124 cheryl.corbett@noaa.gov