Initiate a Claim

BrownGreer and Dominion Energy, in consultation with the Virginia Marine Resources Commission, and inclusive of stakeholder outreach, revised and posted this protocol and developed forms to align with the protocol. The protocol will remain open for additional comment for 30 days (until March 22, 2026) after which time you will be able to submit a claim electronically on this website.

Information

Need Assistance?

If you have questions or feedback on the Program protocol email the Administrator at Contact@CVOWFisheriesCompensation.com

  • This Program does not include the Gear Loss Compensation Program that is a separate part of the CVOW Fisheries Compensatory Mitigation Plan. Fishermen who have experienced lost or damaged fishing gear as a direct result of CVOW construction activities may file a separate claim for reimbursement through the Gear Loss Compensation Program using the claim form available here. Anyone with questions about the Gear Loss Compensation Program may contact the CVOW Marine Affairs Team: https://coastalvawind.com/community/maritime#contacts.

Submit by Mail

If you would like to submit a claim to the CVOW Fisheries Compensatory Mitigation Program (the “Program”) now, you may download and print the relevant forms below and mail them to the Administrator at:

CVOW Fisheries Compensatory Mitigation Program

Program Administrator

P.O. Box 85006

Richmond, VA 23285-5006

Who Can Claim?

The Program accepts claims from the following entities. Please review the protocol to determine which group applies to you.

  • Commercial Fishing or For-Hire Vessels/Businesses
  • Shoreside Businesses
  • Surfclam icon Commercial Surfclam Fishing Vessels/Businesses
Read the protocol before downloading forms.

Select Your Category

Choose the category that best describes your business to access the correct forms.

Commercial or For-Hire Fishing Entities

Must Establish

  • Eligibility as a Qualified Fishing Entity.
  • Experienced an Eligible Economic loss.
Qualification Form Instructions Qualification Form Economic Loss Form Instructions Economic Loss Form

Shoreside Businesses

Must Establish

  • Eligibility as a Qualified Shoreside Business.
  • Experienced an Eligible Economic Loss.
Qualification Form Instructions Qualification Form Economic Loss Form Instructions Economic Loss Form
Blue and white surfclam shell illustration

Surfclam Commercial Fishing Entities

Must Establish

  • Eligibility as a Qualified Surfclam Fishing Entity.
  • Experienced an Eligible Economic Loss.
Qualification Form Instructions Qualification Form Economic Loss Form Instructions Economic Loss Form