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Scallop License Limitation Program (SLLP) Weathervane scallops. Photo: AFSC A Federal Scallop License Limitation Program (SLLP) license is required on board any vessel deployed in scallop fisheries in Federal waters off Alaska (except for some diving operations). The SLLP is intended to limit the number of participants and reduce fishing capacity in the scallop fishery off Alaska. Regulations implementing the program were published in the Federal Register at 65 FR 78110 (December 14, 2000) as Amendment 4 to the Fishery Management Plan for the scallop fishery off Alaska and can be found at 50 CFR Part 679.4. Federal SLLP licenses are issued by the National Marine Fisheries Service, Restricted Access Management (RAM) Program. The application period for SLLP licenses closed February 12, 2001. Applications postmarked or hand-delivered after the ending date will be denied as untimely. If you have questions about the SLLP, contact RAM toll free at 1-800-304-4846 and select option #2, at 907-586-7202 (option #2), or via e-mail at RAM Program List of Scallop LLP Licenses Issued (.pdf) Alaska Scallop Management Groundfish and Crab License Limitation Programs