22 CFR § 33.4 - Applications.

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title: "22 CFR § 33.4 - Applications."
title_number: 22
title_name: "Foreign Relations"
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chapter_name: "DEPARTMENT OF STATE"
subchapter_number: "D"
subchapter_name: "CLAIMS AND STOLEN PROPERTY"
part_number: "33"
part_name: "FISHERMEN'S PROTECTIVE ACT GUARANTY FUND PROCEDURES UNDER SECTION 7"
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authority: "22 U.S.C. 1977."
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# 33.4 Applications.

(a) *Applicant.* An eligible applicant for a guaranty agreement must:

(1) Own or charter a U.S. fishing vessel; and

(2) Submit with his application the fee specified in § 33.6 below.

(b) *Application forms.* Application forms may be obtained by contacting the Office of Marine Conservation, Bureau of Oceans and International Environmental and Scientific Affairs, Room 7820, U.S. Department of State, Washington, DC 20520-7818; Telephone 202-647-3941.

(c) *Where to apply.* Applications must be submitted to the Director, Office of marine Conservation, Bureau of Oceans and International Environmental and Scientific Affairs, Room 7820, U.S. Department of State, Washington, DC 20520-7818.

(d) *Application approval.* Application approval will be by execution of the guaranty agreement by the Secretary or by the Secretary's designee.