STATE OF HAWAII
DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES
FISHERIES DISASTER RELIEF PROGRAM
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS
NOTICE OF DEADLINE EXTENSION

The deadline for applications has been extended from 31 March To 30 April 2006.
A major objective of the Fisheries Disaster Relief Program (FDRP) is to provide economic assistance to fishermen and fishing communities affected by Federal closures or Federally imposed fishing restrictions. The affected fisheries include Hawaii-based pelagic fisheries, bottomfish fisheries, Northwestern Hawaiian Islands lobster fisheries, and precious coral fisheries managed by the Western Pacific Regional Fishery Management Council.
Any individual or organization in Hawaii who desires to apply for FDRP funds is requested to submit a project proposal application to the FDRP Coordinator for consideration that must be postmarked or received by 30 April 2006. Applications may also be submitted via email. Application forms can be downloaded from the DLNR website or obtained from the FDRP Coordinator in hard-copy or CD discs.
Please submit Proposals to the FDRP Coordinator at 1039 Sand Island Parkway, Honolulu, Hawaii 96819; via email: earl.miyamoto@verizon.net or via facsimile: (808) 832-5018.
Application forms can be obtained on the DLNR website at www.hawaii.gov/dlnr/dar/ or the FDRP Office, telephone: (808) 832-5017.

PETER T. YOUNG, Chairperson
Board of Land and Natural Resources

DLNR reserves the right to cancel this request and reject any and all proposals when it is in the best interest of DLNR, consistent with the intent for which the funds were appropriated. (SB05522200 4/9/06)