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A. General Information
Presque Isle
Presque Isle quick facts:
Presque Isle Population: 9,511 (2010 census) Altitude 165m Tourist information:
www.discovernorthernmaine.com
www.centralaroostookchamber.com
www.biathlonmaine.com
A. 1 Competition Venue The Nordic Heritage Center is one of the top Nordic facilities in the United States. It is operated by the Nordic Heritage Ski Club, a non-profit corporation, which hosts local, national and international cross country and biathlon competitions, as well as many community development programs.
The Nordic Heritage Center hosts Biathlon and Cross Country events on the
12 km of trails designed by John Morton. There are 3 km of lit trail for night skiing.
The Stadium is located 267 meters above sea level.
Course- highest point: 273m, lowest point: 227m There is a lighted roller ski/biathlon training loop. The range has 30 lanes with HoRa 2000 E targets
The center has a lodge and 26 room permanent waxing facility
A. 2 Travel to Presque Isle Arrivals
The official arrival day is Monday, February 08, 2016.
Driving Times from Airports to Stadium Presque Isle
Presque Isle, Maine, USA (PQI) 20 minutes
Bangor, Maine, USA (BGR) 2.5 hours
Boston, Massachusetts, USA (BOS) 8 hours
Quebec City, Quebec, Canada (YQB) 4.5 hours
Fredericton, New Brunswick, Canada 3 hours
Charter Canmore- Bangor/ Presque Isle
The OC has partnered with Conceptum to offer a charter from Canmore to Bangor/Presque Isle for EUR 1100. If you would like to join this charter you must contact at [email protected] to book your tickets and arrange the details of your flights. Please see the details in Annex E and send directly to Conceptum and send a copy to Max Saenger, OC Presque Isle [email protected].
Team/ Company Name Example
Number of Passengers 23
Cubic Meters of Baggage 12CBM
Cargo direct from Europe or returning to Europe- Conceptum can also arrange cargo service for teams from Europe to Canmore as well as from Presque Isle to Europe Contact: [email protected] Arriving and departing Presque Isle on PenAir
Air service to and from Presque Isle is directly via Boston on PenAir. PenAir is adding special flights just for the teams for the arrival day of 08.2.2016 and for team departures on 13-15.2.2016. Costs are $200 per person for a one way ticket with 2 free checked bags. If there is a need a baggage truck will be provided at no cost. Air travel time is 1.5 hours. If you are planning to fly into or out from Presque Isle please see the details in Annex D and send directly to PenAir at [email protected] and send a copy to Max Saenger, OC Presque Isle [email protected].
Trucks will be available on arrival for luggage and equipment with transport to hotels and wax cabins by early the next morning. The same truck will be available for departure on 13-15.2.2016. All baggage except 1 rifle case and 1 carry-on per person must go on the truck.
Presque Isle Airport is located only 4 km from the hotels. Bus transportation from the Presque Isle airport to your hotel will be provided on your arrival day in Presque Isle. The full time shuttle transport to the stadium will start on the morning of February 09, 2016.
Please complete Annex D PenAir Flights BOS- PQI- BOS and email to
[email protected] and copy to [email protected] by 27.11.2015. See
example below.
Team Name
Example
Travel Date
BOS- PQI
Requested departure time from BOS
Number of
passengers
Connecting flight
into BOS and time
of arrival Example 8.2.16 18:00 10 Air Canada 123
14:00
8.2.16 18:00 2 Lufthansa 456 17:00
Travel Date
PQI- BOS
Requested departure time from PQI
Number of
seats
Connecting flight
leaving BOS and
time of departure Example 14.2.16 16:00 4 Lufthansa 789
21:00 15.2.16 18:00 8 Lufthansa 888
22:30
Details about PenAir group reservations:
- PenAir final flight registration by number of passengers due by 25.12.15.
- Payment due 45 days before departure date.
- PenAir final flight registration by name of passengers due by 25.1.16.
- Baggage allowance is 1 rifle case and 1 carry on per person. Additional
baggage and equipment must go on the truck.
- For additional information about the BOS- PQI- BOS travel: email- [email protected],
phone- 001- 907 771 2599, web- www.penair.com.
Upon arrival into Boston OC Presque Isle staff will meet teams and direct them to the location of the equipment truck. Teams must place their equipment and baggage on the truck. The equipment and baggage will be delivered to the wax cabins and to the team hotels early the next morning. In the extreme case that all team members wish to depart on PenAir flights on Monday February 15, 2016 or in the case of bad weather, it is possible that some teams will have to depart early in the morning on Monday or possibly on Sunday afternoon and stay the night in Boston. In the case of a Sunday night stay in Boston the room cost from Presque Isle would be applied to Boston and there would be no additional charges to the team members.
A. 3 Point of Contact
Please send all documents to: Attn: Max Saenger Nordic Heritage Center P.O. Box 4015 Presque Isle, ME 04769 USA Fax: 001 877-355-6399
Email: [email protected]
A. 4 Organizing Committee
Event Director Jane Towle – (mobile) 001 (207) 551-6617 Event Manager Steve Towle – (mobile) 001 (207) 227-6908 Biathlon Sport Manager Max Saenger- (mobile) 001 (207) 484 8179 Logistics Chief of Transport Dan Donovan Chief of Accommodation Allen Deeves Chief of Media Jason Parent Chief of Accreditation Greg Doak Competition Committee
Chief of Competition Jeff Dubis
Competition Secretary Robert White Chief of Range Tim Vernon Chief of Timing Greg Smith Chief of Course Kyle Washington Chief of Stadium Dave Belyea
A. 5 Accreditation The accreditation office is located in the Alumni Room at the University of Maine at Presque Isle (UMPI) until 10.2.2016. Starting 11.02.2016 the accreditation office will be located at the Nordic Heritage Center Biathlon Stadium. Tuesday, 09.2.2016: 0800- 2000 Wednesday, 10.2.2016: 0800- 1900 Thursday, 11.2.2016: 0800- 1500 Friday, 12.2.2016: 0800- 1500 Saturday, 13.2.2016: 0800- 1600 Sunday, 14.2.2016: 0800- 1300 On the first day after arrival, teams should report to the Accreditation Office to confirm their participation numbers and receive accreditation.
A. 6 Liability/Insurance The organizer cannot be held liable for any damages done to persons or material/equipment. All participants must covered by a sufficient health, accident and liability insurance. By submitting the entry by names the National Federation confirms that all persons entered are covered by such insurance (in accordance with 1.5.2 b IBU rules).
A. 7 Application/ Permit for Temporary Importation of Firearms 6 and Ammunition for All Nations Liability/Insurance
All persons bringing firearms or ammunition into the United States for sporting purposes must first obtain an approved “ATF Form 6NIA” (5330.3D) Application and Permit for Temporary Importation of Firearms and Ammunition by Nonimmigrant Aliens,” from the US Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms (ATF).
Forms are available at https://www.atf.gov/file/11386/download. This
application is FREE. Please complete applications for all possible and potential Team athletes. This will help to prevent any problems when entering the country. Each application certification statement in question 15 must be signed by the athlete, or the trainer in the case of spare rifles.
Send a copy of your completed forms to Max Saenger- OC Biathlon Presque
Isle: fax: 001-877-355-6399 or email: [email protected]
OC Biathlon Presque Isle will verify that your forms are filled out correctly and we will send them to the US Department of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms (ATF).
By US law all rifle cases on the airlines must be securely locked and the
lock must be visible. If the case is flexible plastic and can be opened even with one lock then 2 locks (one at each end) must be used.
A. 8 Radio Communication Equipment The United States Federal Communications Commission requires that all radio equipment be operated with a Special Temporary Authority certification for the period of the event. This process takes an especially long time because the venue is so close to Canada that both the US and Canada must verify each frequency requested. The fee for each operating frequency requested is € 55.
Please supply the information Registration of Radio Frequency (Annex B) for each frequency requested by 11.12.15. The OC Presque Isle will compile the information and submit a single request for a Special Temporary Authority to the U. S. Federal Communications Commission.
A. 9 Passport and Visa and Regulations
Passport Requirements
a. To enter the United States ALL PERSONS will need: i. A machine-readable passport – or e-passport (with digital photograph)
valid for six months past your expected stay in the U.S. CZE, EST, GRE, HUN, LAT, LTU must have electronic passports with an integrated chip.
ii. See important information about additional digital photograph and e-passport requirements for Visa Waiver Program travelers.
Visa Requirement
b. Some nations will be able to use the Visa Waiver Program with an approved ESTA application. c. Other nations must obtain a visa through a U.S. Embassy to enter the U.S. d. Nations using Visa Waiver Program (VWP) and ESTA to enter the U.S.
AUS, AUT, BEL, CZE, DEN, ESP, EST, FIN, FRA, GBR, GRE, GER, HUN, ITA, JPN, LAT, LIE, LTU, NED, NOR, NZL, SLO, SVK, SWE
e. Nations requiring a Visa from a U. S. Embassy to enter the U.S.
ARG, BLR, BIH, BUL, CHN, CRO, KAZ, KOR, MDA, MKD, POL, ROU, RUS, SRB, TUR, UKR
Visa Waiver Program (VWP) and ESTA You will need:
i. A machine-readable passport – or e-passport (with digital photograph) valid for six months past your expected stay in the U.S. CZE, EST, GRE, HUN, LAT, LTU must have electronic passports with an integrated chip.
ii. See important information about additional digital photograph and e-passport requirements for Visa Waiver Program travelers.
iii. Approved ESTA application – (valid for two years or until passport
expiration)
iv. Letter of invitation by name from US Biathlon
f. Fill out the Request for Invitation Letter by Name (Annex A) for Visa Application form included with the invitation in September 2013. Include a photocopy of the passport for each person applying for a visa. Send Request for Invitation Letter by Name (Annex A) to Max Saenger- OC Biathlon Presque Isle: fax: 001-877-355- 6399 or email: [email protected] by 07.12.15.
g. You must obtain an ESTA application through the Electronic System for
Travel Authorization at https://esta.cbp.dhs.gov
h. When you have your ESTA you may apply for Visa Waiver at the U. S. border when you arrive.
The purpose of your stay in the US must be for business or tourism and must be less than 90 days.
If arriving by air or sea, you must travel on an approved carrier (See the approved
carriers list) and have a return trip ticket to any foreign destination
Visa from a U. S. Embassy to enter U. S.
To find a US Embassy near you go to:
http://www.usembassy.gov/
Procedure:
Contact the US Embassy closest to you for an interview as soon as possible.
An interview at the embassy consular section is required for visa applicants. The following are specific requirements which must be met by applicants to qualify for a visitor visa under provisions of the Immigration and Nationality Act. The consular officer at the embassy or consulate will ask you questions about these topics to determine whether you qualify for the visa. The invitation letter by name will answer these questions.
The purpose of your trip must be to enter the U.S. for business, pleasure, or medical treatment
You must plan to remain for a specific, limited period of time
You must have evidence of funds to cover expenses in the United States
You must have evidence of compelling social and economic ties abroad
You have a residence outside the U.S. as well as other binding ties that will insure you return abroad at the end of your visit.
Fill out the Request for Invitation Letter by Name (Annex A) for Visa
Application form included with the invitation in September 2013. Include a photocopy of the passport for each person applying for a visa. Send Request for Invitation Letter by Name (Annex A) to Max Saenger- OC Biathlon Presque Isle: fax: 001-877-355- 6399 or email: [email protected] by 16.11.15.
OC Biathlon Presque Isle will send you an invitation letter by name from US
Biathlon which you need for your interview and to apply for your visa.
Complete the Online Nonimmigrant Visa Electronic Application, Form DS- 160. http://travel.state.gov/content/visas/en.html
Helpful Information for DS-160
The online form will “time out” approximately 20 minutes after the application has been idle. So “save” at regular intervals.
You may upload your photo. Please refer to the Guidelines for Photographs - for Online Visa Applications for detailed guidance for using a digital camera, and requirements for scanned images.
Save your application before you submit it either to a local/computer files.
Click “save application to file” button to permanently save your application, then slick
the “save” button on the file download window.
You can create a group application. On the “thank you” page you will see an option to create a group application. W hen you select this option, certain information from your application, such as destination, will automatically be imported to and displayed on a new application. Your will need to complete an application for each team member.
Submit Visa Forms with photos for all athletes and team staff as a group (if possible or in two groups) with your invitation by name from US Biathlon. The cost per visa is normally $130-140 but it can be more for some nations. There are very high EXTRA fees for getting a visa quickly – as much as $300 per visa.
Print the confirmation page and bring the confirmation page to the interview.
You must have a valid passport for travel to the United States and with a validity date at least six months beyond the applicant's intended period of stay in the United States. If more than one person is included in the passport, each person desiring a visa must make an application.
You must provide one (1) 5cm x 5cm photograph. See the required photo format
explained in Nonimmigrant Photograph Requirements. Nonimmigrant visa application processing fee - For current fees for
Department of State government services select Fees. You will need to provide a receipt showing the visa application processing fee has been paid, when you come for your visa interview.
Visa issuance fee – Additionally, if the visa is issued, there will be an additional
visa issuance reciprocity fee, if applicable. Please consult the Visa Reciprocity Tables to find out if you must pay a visa issuance reciprocity fee and what the fee amount is.
It is important that you refer to the Embassy Consular Section web site to
determine visa processing timeframes and instructions, learn about interview scheduling, and find out if there are any additional documents required. Learn more by contacting the U.S. Embassy or Consulate.
THE OC BIATHLON PRESQUE ISLE AND THE US BIATHLON ASSOCIATION WILL DO ALL THEY CAN TO HELP YOU GET YOUR VISA – BUT YOU MUST FOLLOW THIS PROCEDURE AND ALLOW ENOUGH TIME.
A. 10 Waxing Facility and Wax Test Area Wax cabins are located close to the stadium. Keys will be distributed by the Competition Office. A deposit of €40 per team is required for the key. Transformers are available for purchase or for rent at the Competition Office.
A. 11 Mobile Phone Usage in Presque Isle Please note that the mobile phone carriers in the Presque Isle have changed their service networks since 2011. European phones are not able to access local CDMA networks provided by the local carriers- Verizon Wireless and US Cellular. It is possible to buy a temporary phone with a prepaid plan in Presque Isle to use during your stay. It is also possible for smart phone users to use a voice application (Skype, Facetime, Googlevoice) with the WiFi connection at the Nordic Heritage Center for world-wide voice communication.
B. LOGISTICS
B. 1 Location of Offices
Office Location Open Logistics Office Team Area, Nordic Heritage Center 09:00- 17:00 Transport Office Team Area, Nordic Heritage Center 09:00- 17:00
Accreditation Office UMPI/Nordic Heritage Center Nord
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07:00-17:00
Team Captain’s Meeting TAMC Conference Room See competition program
Fitness Training Room University of Maine Presque Isle 07:30 – 21:00, fees apply
Internet for Teams Nordic Heritage Center, Hotels
B. 2 Accommodation
Accommodation reservations for Presque Isle are to be sent using the ENTRY BY NUMBERS form on the IBU online registration no later than 11.01.16.
Teams will be financially responsible for hotel rooms booked on the IBU online registration by name form due on 25.1.16.
B. 3 Accommodation Expenses
Accommodation reservations must be paid to the Organizing Committee for the period
booked for all members of the team.
Payment: The OC accepts US dollars and Euros, as well as Visa and Mastercard credit cards only. Payment is due by 11.2.16 in the Logistics Office at the Nordic Heritage Center. Failure to make payment on time will result in teams’ athletes not starting in the next day’s competition.
B. 4 Accommodation for Best Athletes Expense reimbursement for the best 25 male and best 25 female athletes is granted by the OC Presque Isle for Category B accommodation as per IBU Event and Competition Rules, 15.1.3
B. 5 Transport
The OC will provide daily transportation shuttles from Presque Isle Hotels to the Nordic Heritage Center stadium and return starting the morning of February 9, 2016. Teams may organize their own transportation by contacting local rental companies listed here.
Rental Vehicles Contacts
Company Presque Isle/ Airport
Tel. Website
Ace Presque Isle Airport
www.acerentacar.com/landing/lp_pqit01.aspx
Budget 78 Houlton Rd, Presque Isle
207-764- 6837
www.budget.com
Avis Presque Isle Airport
207-768- 6761
www.avis.com
Freeman 9 Caribou Rd Presque Isle
207-764- 5506
U Save 30 North St Presque Isle
207-764- 3019
www.usave.com
Drivers License Requirements
Non-resident drivers who hold a valid driver's license from their home country may drive in Maine with their home country driver's license.
B. 6 Team Captains’ Meeting
The Team Captains’ Meeting is held at The Aroostook Medical Center Conference Room as per Competition Program.
B. 7 Prize Money
Athletes who win prize money are responsible for providing the Competition Office with correct bank wiring information (account number, name of the bank, SWIFT code, IBAN). Athletes must report in person to the Competition Office and sign the prize money form, no later than Sunday February 14, 17:00. Prize money will only be transferred after providing all the information required.
B. 8 Anti-doping control Station
The Anti-doping Control station is located in the lower level of the Wax Building at the Nordic Heritage Center.
C. COMPETITION INFORMATION
C.1 Competition Rules The competition will follow the current IBU Event and Competition Rules.
C.2 Shooting Range The Nordic Heritage Center Shooting Range has 30 lanes with HoRa 2000 E targets
C.3 IBU Sport Technical Officials
Race Director Borut Nunar IBU
Technical Delegate Bernard Voyer CAN
Referee Material Control Gerhard Kohler GER
Referee Shooting Range Jaana Pitkanen FIN
Referee Start/Finish Jean Guy Levesque CAN
Referee Course Erik Albinder SWE
C.4 Event Program
Monday 8.2.2016
Arrivals from Calgary
Tuesday 9.2.2016
Training Men 09:30-11:30
Training Women
12:15-14:15
Team Captains Meeting
17:00 The Aroostook Medical Center Presque Isle
Wednesday 10.2.2016
Official Training Men
09:30-11:30
Official Training Women
12:15-14:15
Sprint Draw
16:30 Stadium
Thursday 11.2.2016
Sprint Competition
10:30- Men
Sprint Competition
12:40- Women
Zeroing Men
09:30-10:20
Zeroing Women
11:40-12:30
Friday 12.2.2016
Pursuit Competition
11:30- Men
Pursuit Competition
13:10- Women
Zeroing Men 10:45- 11:15 Zeroing Women
12:25- 12:55 Mixed Training
14:00-16:00
Official OC Dinner
18:00 Campus Center, University of Maine Presque Isle By invitation
Saturday 13.2.2016
Relay Competition
14:45- Men
Training Women
10:00- 12:00 Zeroing Men
14:00-14:30
Sunday
14.2.2016
Relay Competition
12:10- Women
Zeroing Women
11:25-11:55
Monday
15.2.2016
Departures
D MEDIA INFORMATION
D.1 Media Center
The Media Center is located on the east side of the main level of the Nordic Heritage Lodge and is open from 08:00 until 18:00 starting Tuesday, February 9, 2016. Email: [email protected] Chief of Media: Jason Parent / Kerri Watson-Blaisdell Mobile: 207 551 5784
D.2 IBU Media Representative IBU Media Representative: Peer Lange Mobile: +43-676 84 14 98 15 [email protected]
D.3 Media Center Press Conferences will be held in the Media Center after each competition.
E REPORTING DEADLINES
E.1 Entries/ Forms Completion Annex D PenAir Flights BOS- PQI- BOS 27.11.15 [email protected]
Annex E Conceptum Charter 27.11.15 IBU@conceptum-sport-
logistics.com Annex A Request Invitation Letter by Name 11.12.15 [email protected]
Annex B Registration of Radio Frequency 11.12.15 [email protected]
Annex C ATF 6NIA Rifle Permits 11.12.15 [email protected]
Registration by Number 11.01.16 www.biathlonworld.com
Registration by Name 25.01.16 www.biathlonworld.com
F STADIUM/ COURSE MAPS
F.1 Stadium/ Course Maps
The detailed maps of the course and stadium are available at www.biathlonmaine.com
2016 BMW World Cup Biathlon #8 Presque Isle, Maine, USA
REQUEST INVITATION LETTER BY NAME ANNEX A
Return to Max Saenger by 11.12.2015
E-Mail: [email protected] Fax: 001 (877) 355 6399
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ANNEX B REGISTRATION OF RADIO FREQUENCY
Return by 11.12.15 to Max Saenger
E-Mail: [email protected] Fax: 001 (877) 355 6399
Frequency (MHz) Number of units
Output Power (W)
Emission designation*
Identification Number
*Emission designation: (V)oice, (D)ata or (T)elemetry
For ATF Use OnlyPermit No.
Section I - To Be Completed By Applicant
1. Applicant’s full name (last, first, middle) 2. Residential address (number, street, city, country, any other applicableinformation; cannot be a post office box)
15. Description of firearms and ammunition (All the firearms and ammunition you seek to temporarily import may be included on this application.Attach additional sheets of paper, if necessary. See Instruction 23.)
Name and Addressof Manufacturer
Type(shotgun, rifle,pistol, revolver)
Caliberor
Gauge
BarrelLength(inches)
OverallLength(inches)
Model
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SerialNumber
3. Telephone number (including country code) 4. Fax (Facsimile) number (If any, includingcountry code) (See Instruction 16.)
7. Date of birth 8. Place of birth (city, country)
13. Do you possess a valid hunting license or permit lawfully issued by a State of the United States? (See Instructions 17-20.)
If you answered Yes, attach a copy of the license or permit to the application and skip to question 15.If you answered No, go to question 14.
Yes No
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5. E-mail Address Male
Female
Month Day Year
10. Country of citizenship (list more than one, if applicable.)
9. Country of exportation
11. Current and/or past U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Servicesadmission number(s) or alien number(s) (if any) (See Instruction 21.)
12. Only complete this question if you are applying to temporarily import firearms from Canada. (See Instruction 22.)Firearms Possession License Number and/or Firearms Possession and Acquisition License Number
14. Do you possess an invitation and/or registration to attend an upcoming competitive target shooting event or sports or hunting trade show in theUnited States sponsored by a national, State, or local organization devoted to the collection, competitive use, or other sporting use of firearms?(See Instructions 17-20.)
If you answered Yes, attach a copy of any such invitation and/or registration to the application.If you answered No, you likely are not in compliance with 18 U.S.C. § 922(g)(5)(B) and therefore likely are prohibited from obtaining anapproved ATF F 6NIA (5330.3D) temporary import permit (call 304-616-4550 for additional information).
Yes No
Firearms (All items in columns a through g must be completed by the applicant; only applicants applying to import firearms from Canadamust complete column h.)
ATF Form 6NIA (5330.3D)Revised August 2011
Firearms RegistrationCertificate Number
(FRCN)
U.S. Department of JusticeBureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives Application/Permit for Temporary Importation of
Firearms and Ammunition by Nonimmigrant Aliens
(Submit in duplicate; Please print or type all responses, except signature) An approved ATF F 6NIA (5330.3D)is valid for one year from the date of approval. See Instruction 26.
OMB No. 1140-0084
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Certification: Under the penalties provided by law, I declare that I have examined this application, including the documents submitted in support of it,and to the best of my knowledge and belief, it is true, correct, and complete.16. Signature of applicant 17. Date
Section II - For ATF Use Only (Please do not make any entries in this section.)The application has been examined and the temporary importation of the firearms and/or ammunition described herein is:
18. Signature of the Director, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives 19. Date
Approved
Partially approved for the reason(s)indicated here or on attached letter
Denied for the reason(s) indicatedhere or on attached letter
Withdrawn by applicant withoutaction
AmmunitionName and Address
of Manufacturera.
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The following restrictions apply to your approved import permit:
The firearms and/or ammunition authorized for importation by this permit are not authorized for permanent importation. The firearms and/orammunition may not be transferred to another person within the United States. The holder of this permit MUST take the firearms and any unusedammunition back out of the territorial limits of the United States upon the conclusion of his/her hunting or sporting activity.
Rifles must have a barrel of least 16 inches and an overall length of not less than 26 inches. This permit does not authorize the importation of ashotgun with a barrel of less than 18 inches in length or an overall length of less than 26 inches.
ATF Form 6NIA (5330.3D)Revised August 2011
Returned without action forreasons indicated here or onattached letter
Returned without action for additionalinformation
No permit required
Instruction Sheet For ATF Form 6NIA (5330.3D)(Please detach this instruction sheet before submitting your application)
General Information
1. A nonimmigrant alien is an alien in the United States in a nonimmigrantclassification. The definition includes, in large part, persons travelingtemporarily in the United States for business or pleasure, persons studyingin the United States who maintain a residence abroad, and certain foreignworkers. The definition does not include permanent resident aliens.
2. Generally, any nonimmigrant alien temporarily bringing firearm(s) orammunition into the United States for legitimate hunting or lawfulsporting purposes must first obtain an approved ATF F 6NIA (5330.3D),Application and Permit for Temporary Importation of Firearms andAmmunition by Nonimmigrant Aliens, from the Bureau of Alcohol,Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF).
3. A nonimmigrant alien who is temporarily bringing firearms andammunition into the United States for reasons other than legitimatehunting or lawful sporting purposes should not submit an ATF F 6NIA(5330.3D) application. However, the nonimmigrant alien may need tohave a DSP-61, Temporary Import License, from the Department of State,Directorate of Defense Trade Controls (DDTC), obtained for them. Pleasecontact DDTC at 202-663-1282 or http://pmddtc.state.gov for furtherinformation.
4. An approved ATF F 6NIA (5330.3D) import permit is not required fortemporary imports of firearms and ammunition by certain diplomats,distinguished foreign visitors, law enforcement officers of friendly foreigngovernments entering the United States on official law enforcementbusiness, and foreign military officers entering the United States onofficial duty. See 27 CFR § 478.115(d)(2)-(5).
5. An approved ATF F 6NIA (5330.3D) import permit also is not required forfirearm(s) or ammunition brought into the United States or any possessionthereof by a nonimmigrant alien who can establish to the satisfaction ofthe U.S. Customs and Border Protection that such firearm(s) orammunition was previously taken out of the United States or anypossession thereof by such person. See 27 CFR § 478.115(a). Note, evenif you do not need an import permit because of this exception, you mustfall within an exception to the general prohibition on nonimmigrant alienspossessing firearms and ammunition. See paragraph 18 below.
6. You may not temporarily import unregistered National Firearms Act (NFA)weapons, such as machineguns, short-barreled rifles or shotguns, andsilencers. If you are not sure if the items you plan to import fall withinthiscategory, please contact ATF’s Firearms and Explosives Imports Branch.
7. Firearms which are of U.S. Government origin or that contain U.S.Government origin manufactured parts or components generally may notbe temporarily imported into the United States. Moreover, firearms andammunition may not be imported from certain proscribed countries. For alist of proscribed countries, see http://pmddtc.state.gov.
8. You must ensure there are no State or local laws in any State you will betravelling in or travelling through prohibiting your possession of thefirearm(s) or ammunition you are seeking to import.
9. You will not need an export permit from the Department of Commerce orthe Department of State when leaving the United States with the firearm(s)or remaining ammunition listed on your ATF F 6NIA (5330.3D) permit.
10. It takes approximately 8 to 10 weeks to process an ATF F 6NIA (5330.3D)import application.
11. If you have any questions or concerns about temporarily importingfirearms or ammunition into the United States, please call ATF’s Firearmsand Explosives Imports Branch at (304) 616-4550.
12. Additional ATF F 6NIA (5330.3D) are available from the ATF DistributionCenter, 1519 Cabin Branch Drive, Landover, MD 20785. The forms alsocan be downloaded at www.atf.gov.
ATF Form 6NIA (5330.3D)Revised August 2011
Preparation
13. Generally, a nonimmigrant alien transiting the United States with a firearmdoes not require an ATF Form 6NIA or a DSP-61 issued by the StateDepartment. If you will be in physical possession of your firearm, however,you will need to meet one of the exceptions outlined at 18 U.S.C. 922(y).For example if you are a nonimmigrant alien and you will be driving throughthe United States as a short cut to get from one part of Canada to another andwill have firearms with you, you do not need to file a ATF Form 6NIAbecause you are not temporarily bringing your gun in for hunting or otherlawful sporting purposes. You also do not need a DSP-61 import licensefrom the State Department because there is an exception to their licenserequirement that applies in this situation. However, you do need to have avalid hunting license from a State within the United States to make yourpossession of the firearm legal while you are in the United States.
14. Nonimmigrant aliens may complete and submit the ATF F 6NIA (5330.3D)themselves. You do not need to have a dealer or importer licensed by ATFcomplete and submit the form.
15. If a nonimmigrant alien has another person (such as a lawyer or huntingguide) complete the ATF F 6NIA (5330.3D) for him or her, the person whocompletes the form must answer the questions with information about thenonimmigrant alien (e.g., under “Residential address,” the person should putthe address of the nonimmigrant alien, not his or her own address.) Inaddition, the nonimmigrant alien must sign the certification statement inquestion 15.
16. The application must be prepared in duplicate. The signature required byquestion 15 must be in ink on both copies. Other entries must be printed inink or be typewritten. All required items on the form must be completed oryour application will not be approved. The application should be submittedto: Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, Firearms andExplosives Imports Branch, 244 Needy Road, Martinsburg, WV 25405. Italso may be faxed to 304-616-4554.
17. If you are able to receive faxed documents, we encourage you to provideyour fax number (including your country code) in question 4. We oftenexperience delays with international mail. If we are able to fax you ourresponse it will reduce the possibility of delay.
18. In general, nonimmigrant aliens are prohibited from possessing or receivingfirearms or ammunition in the United States. There are exceptions to thisprohibition, including: (1) a nonimmigrant alien in possession of a validhunting license or permit issued by a State within the United States, and (2) anonimmigrant alien in possession of an invitation or registration to attend acompetitive target shooting event or sports or hunting trade show sponsoredby a national, State, or local organization devoted to the collection,competitive use, or other sporting use of firearms.
19. Accordingly, you must attach documentation to your ATF F 6NIA (5330.3D)application that establishes you fall within exception 1 or 2 of paragraph 18in order to demonstrate your possession of the firearm(s) and ammunition inthe United States will be lawful. In order for your application to beapproved, you must provide ATF with a copy of either: (1) a valid, unexpiredhunting license or permit issued by a State within the United States (thehunting license/permit does NOT have to be from the State where you will beimporting and/or using the firearm(s) and ammunition), or (2) an invitationand/or registration confirmation to attend a competitive target shooting eventor sports or hunting trade show, sponsored by a national, State, or localorganization devoted to the collection, competitive use, or other sporting useof firearms. If you fax this documentation to ATF, please make sure thedocument ATF receives is legible. We suggest you fax a legible photocopy ofthe document.
20. Most States issue hunting licenses and permits to nonimmigrant aliens, oftenover the telephone or through a website. If you need information aboutobtaining a State hunting license or permit, we suggest you contact a Stategovernment.
21. If you are attending a shooting event or trade show and are not sure if itqualifies for the exception, please contact ATF’s Firearms and ExplosivesImports Branch prior to submitting your application. ATF can tell youwhether the event qualifies. If it does not qualify, you may instead supportyour application with a hunting license or permit from a State within theUnited States.
22. Question 11 requires the applicant to provide any known admissionnumber or alien number he or she has received from the U.S.Citizenship and Immigration Services. Not every nonimmigrant alienwill have an admission number or alien number. In particular,Canadians often will not have one of these numbers. If you do not haveone of these numbers or cannot recall a past number, answer question11 “N/A.” For your information, an admission number is the number onan USCIS Form I-94 or USCIS Form I-94W, the arrival/departure formU.S. Customs and Border Protection completes at a port of entry. Analien number is an U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services filenumber certain nonimmigrant aliens are given, such as nonimmigrantaliens with employment authorization documents.
23. Only nonimmigrant aliens seeking to temporarily import firearms fromCanada should answer question 12. This question requires allnonimmigrant aliens seeking to import firearms from Canada toprovide their Firearms Possession License Number and/or FirearmsPossession and Acquisition License Number. In addition, onlynonimmigrant aliens seeking to import firearms from Canada shouldanswer question 15h, listing the Firearms Registration CertificateNumber of each firearm they seek to temporarily import. If you do nothave a Firearms Registration Certificate Number for a particularfirearm, you should write “N/A”.
24. You may list all the firearms and ammunition you seek to temporarilyimport on one application. If necessary, attach additional pages toprovide the information requested in question 15. Write your full namein the upper right hand corner of any additional pages.
Approval
25. If your application is approved, ATF will send you an approved ATF F6NIA (5330.3D) import permit. Please note, the approved permit willstate that the firearm(s) and ammunition authorized for importationmust be taken back out of the United States when you leave thecountry, excluding any ammunition that is used while in the UnitedStates. It also will state that you may not transfer the firearm(s) orammunition to another person while in the United States. ATF also willnotify you if your application is denied (or partially denied) and thereason(s) for denial. In some cases ATF will inform you that it needsadditional information to process your application.
26. An approved ATF F 6NIA (5330.3D) import permit is valid for one yearfrom the date of approval (the date listed in item 19). During that yearyou can use the permit repeatedly to import the firearm(s) andammunition listed on the permit, as long as one of the followingconditions is met at the time of importation: (1) you possess anunexpired valid hunting license or permit issued by a State within theUnited States, or (2) you possess a current invitation and/or registrationto attend a competitive target shooting event or sports or hunting tradeshow sponsored by a national, State, or local organization devoted to thecollection, competitive use, or other sporting use of firearms. Theinvitation and/or registration must have been submitted with yourapplication to ATF and approved by ATF as a qualifying event.
27. When you are ready to enter the United States with your firearm(s)and ammunition, you must present your approved ATF F 6NIA(5330.3D) to the U.S. Customs and Border Protection. You also mustpresent U.S. Customs and Border Protection with documentationdemonstrating that you fall within an exception to the nonimmigrantalien prohibition (i.e., State hunting license/permit; invitation and/orregistration).
Privacy Act Information
The following information is provided pursuant to Section 3 of the Privacy Act of1974 (5 U.S.C. section 552(a)(e)(3)).
1. Authority. Disclosure of the information requested on ATF F 6NIA(5330.3D) is mandatory pursuant to 18 U.S.C. §§ 922(g)(5)(B) and925 for a nonimmigrant alien to obtain a permit to temporarily importfirearm(s) and ammunition.
2. Purpose. To determine if a nonimmigrant alien can lawfully obtain a permitto temporarily import firearm(s) and ammunition, and if the firearm(s) andammunition qualify for temporary importation.
3. Routine Uses. The information will be used by ATF to make determinationsset forth in “purpose” section above. In addition, information may bedisclosed to other Federal, State, foreign and local law enforcement andregulatory agencies personnel to verify information on the application, toconduct a background check on the applicant, and to aid other lawenforcement and regulatory agencies in the performance of their duties withrespect to the enforcement and regulation of firearms and/or ammunitionwhere such disclosure is not prohibited by law. The information may furtherbe disclosed to the U.S. Justice Department if it appears that the furnishing offalse information may constitute a violation of Federal law. Finally, theinformation may be disclosed to members of the public in order to verify theinformation on the application when such disclosure is not prohibited by law.
4. Effects of Not Supplying Information. Failure to supply completeinformation will delay processing and may cause denial of the application.
ATF Form 6NIA (5330.3D)Revised August 2011
Paperwork Reduction Act Notice
This request is in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. Thepurposes of this information collection are: (1) to allow ATF to determine if thefirearm(s) or ammunition described on the application qualify for temporaryimportation; (2) to certify that a nonimmigrant alien is in compliance with 18U.S.C. § 922(g)(5)(B); and (3) to serve as the authorization for importation.
The estimated average burden associated with this collection of information is 30minutes per respondent or recordkeeper, depending on individual circumstances.Comments concerning the accuracy of this burden estimate and suggestions forreducing this burden should be addressed to Reports Management Officer,Document Services, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives,Washington, DC 20226.
An agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a person is not required to respond to,a collection of information unless it displays a currently valid OMB controlnumber.
BMW IBU World Cup Biathlon 2016 Presque Isle, Maine, USA
Annex D PENAIR FLIGHTS BOS- PQI and PQI- BOS
Return by 27.11.2015 to PenAir
E-Mail: [email protected] Fax: 001 (907)334-5763
Team Name
Travel Date
BOS- PQI
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time
Number of
passengers
Connecting flight
into BOS and
arrival time
Travel Date
PQI- BOS
Travel
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Number of
passengers
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leaving BOS and
departure time
- Details Penair flights:
- PenAir final flight registration by number of passengers due by 25.12.15.
- Payment due 45 days before departure date.
- PenAir final flight registration by name of passengers due by 25.1.16.
- Additional baggage and equipment must go on the truck. 1 rifle case
and 1 carry on per person can go on the plane.
- Questions email- [email protected], phone- 001- 907 771 2599
If you would like to do your own travel arrangements and will be arriving via Boston the OC will provide a truck for equipment from Boston to Presque Isle on Monday February 8, 2015. The truck will deliver baggage to team hotels and equipment to the team wax cabins very early on Tuesday morning. For all PenAir tickets you must contact PenAir directly because they are adding special flights just for the teams. Contact PenAir directly with Annex D. Departure tickets from Presque Isle to Boston are available on 13-15.2.2016 Baggage and equipment will be transported to Boston via truck overnight and be waiting in Boston upon arrival. Trucks will depart from Presque Isle the night before the PenAir flight and be waiting for you in Boston when you arrive. For all PenAir tickets you must contact PenAir directly with Annex D because they are making special flights just for the teams.
BMW IBU World Cup Biathlon 2016 Presque Isle, Maine, USA
Annex E Conceptum Charter Canmore- Presque Isle
Return by 27.11.2015 to Conceptum Sport Logistics
E-Mail: [email protected]
Team Name
Number of Passengers
Cubic Meters of Baggage
Canada – USA charter offered by Conceptum Sport Logistics Cost: economy class ticket €1100,00 Transport from Bangor to Presque Isle via bus approximately 3 hours. US Customs will pre-clear the passengers and cargo, stamp ATA Carnets and check rifle permits in Calgary for entry into the United States. All equipment will move as checked baggage from Calgary to Bangor/ Presque Isle. Routing : Canada – USA Calgary – Bangor/ Presque Isle Departure 8.2.2016 8:00 Arrival 8.02.2016 15:00 Terms & Conditions: -Announcement of Group size 15.12. 2015 to Conceptum -Booking required 31.12. 2015 -Name Change possible until 6 hrs prior departure time (!!!) -Cancellation Policy: Group size up to 10 – 1 PAX free Group size 10+ – 1 free per 10 PAX -No Show or Cancellation after booking 80% (up to 2 weeks prior dept), 100% thereafter - 80 kgs baggage allowance per passenger (incl. 2xskibags & max 2.rifles) * Ticket pricing based on group size of min 260 passengers
Questions- [email protected]
