Update on the 2015/16 Fishing Rights Allocation Process (FRAP 2015/16)
The Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries wishes to inform the public about the status of FRAP 2015/16 process
In terms of the FRAP 2015/2016 process, the Department distributed 16 744 application forms for the nine (9) fishing sectors as well as Fish Processing Establishments sector, where rights expired at various times during the course of 2015 and 2016. These application forms were distributed between 23 November 2015 and 11 December 2015 in all nine (9) provinces.
The department embarked upon a Receipting process (collection of completed application forms). This phase took place between 01 February 2016 and 26 February 2016 in all nine (9) provinces. A total of 5 597 completed application forms were receipted by the department and have also been independently audited by PricewaterHouseCoopers.
These application forms are in the process of being captured and verified by dedicated departmental officials, while validation of the captured information is conducted by another independent auditing firm, Business Innovations Group.
It is anticipated that the Assessment teams will finalise the allocations per sector In May and June 2016 and that preliminary lists will be made public towards the end of June 2016, after which the Minister will open the appeals process. The department aims to conclude the appeal process by 31 August 2016.
For more information:
Palesa Mokomele
Director: Communication Services (Fisheries)
Cell: 082 904 1908
Email: PalesaM@daff.gov.za
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For all FRAP Enquiries:
Cell: 021 402 3727 (FRAP)
E-mail: FRAPenq_2015_16@daff.gov.za
For anonymous tip-offs for fraudulent and unethical practices, contact the tip-off line
Toll: 0800 203 785
