Common use of Proof of Membership Clause in Contracts

Proof of Membership. 34 Upon approval of the Sector’s operations plan for the 2017 and 2018 fishing years, each 35 sector vessel will be issued a Letter of Authorization (LOA) by the Regional 36 Administrator specifying the exemptions granted. Vessels must comply with all 37 applicable Federal regulations and laws not specifically exempted in the LOA. The LOA 38 with a copy of the approved Operations Plan for 2017 and 2018 must be carried on board 39 the vessel at all times in the Sector Manual. The LOA shall serve as Proof of Sector 40 Membership and shall be made available to any NMFS or enforcement officials upon 41 request. 42 43

Proof of Membership. 34 37 Upon approval of the Sector’s operations plan for the 2017 and 2018 2013 fishing yearsyear, “each 35 sector vessel will 38 be issued a Letter of Authorization (LOA) by the Regional 36 Administrator specifying the 39 exemptions granted. Vessels must comply with all 37 applicable Federal regulations and laws not 40 specifically exempted in the LOA”. The LOA 38 with a copy of the approved Operations Plan for 2017 and 2018 41 2013 must be carried on board 39 the vessel at all times in the Sector Manual. The LOA Sector 42 Operations Manual shall serve as Proof of Sector 40 Membership and shall be made available to any 43 NMFS or enforcement officials official upon 41 request. 42 4344