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Regional Electronic Monitoring and Reporting (EM/ER) Implementation Plan
SAFMC Ponte Vedra, FL June 12, 2014
www.thoriumvms.com Scott Baker, NC Sea Grant
Scott Baker, NC Sea Grant
www.elementalmobile.com
Purpose and Need for Implementation Plan • Increasing interest and need for more accurate and
timely data • Intended to provide an operational strategy for
implementing and expanding the use of EM/ER
U.S. Department of Commerce | National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration | NOAA Fisheries | Page 2
Technical Subcommittee
Successful EM/ER Implementation
U.S. Department of Commerce | National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration | NOAA Fisheries | Page 3
Technical Subcommittee
Successful EM/ER
program Clearly Defined
Objectives
Council/ Stakeholder
input
Identify challenges impeding
implementation Process and timeline for
implementation
Review
Industry support
Costs/ infastructure
Insufficient regulations
Size and extent of
fleets
Calibration with old methods
Multiple data collection partners Key
Challenges
U.S. Department of Commerce | National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration | NOAA Fisheries | Page 4
Others?
Contents of Plan • Regional (S. Atl, Gulf, Carib.)
U.S. Department of Commerce | National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration | NOAA Fisheries | Page 5
Objectives of monitoring
regime
Technological Capabilities
Identify fisheries suitable
for EM/ER
Regulatory changes needed
Process for evaluating progress
Costs and funding sources
Challenges impeding implementation www.elementalmobile.com
Council Input
• Seeking input from S. Atlantic, Gulf, and Caribbean Councils
• Conference calls held with each Council in late April
• Letters sent to each Council in early May
• Input requested from Council by June 30th
U.S. Department of Commerce | National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration | NOAA Fisheries | Page 6
Council Input
• Council staff person and Council member - serve on EM/ER plan committee
• Review of draft plan (Sept-Dec) oAdvisory panels oPublic input at future Council meetings
U.S. Department of Commerce | National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration | NOAA Fisheries | Page 7
Implementation Plan Questions
• What are the Council’s primary objectives for increasing use of EM/ER?
• Where do you see the greatest deficiencies with existing data collection programs?
• Which fisheries are suitable for ER? EM? oPrioritize list of fisheries/sectors/gears
U.S. Department of Commerce | National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration | NOAA Fisheries | Page 8
Implementation Plan Questions
• What challenges are hindering EM/ER implementation in your region?
• Are regulations precluding use of EM/ER?
• What factors are most important for requiring use of EM/ER? (Costs, data timeliness, accuracy, ease of use, etc)
U.S. Department of Commerce | National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration | NOAA Fisheries | Page 9
Implementation Plan Questions
• In what instances is it appropriate (or not appropriate) to require VMS? Onboard camera systems?
• What factors should NMFS consider when evaluating implementation plan progress?
• Other recommendations?
U.S. Department of Commerce | National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration | NOAA Fisheries | Page 10
Next Steps
U.S. Department of Commerce | National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration | NOAA Fisheries | Page 11
• Letters requesting Council input mailed in May
• Obtain input from Councils during June/July
• Prepare draft plan (July-Sept)
• Convene NMFS/Council committee, as needed (Aug-Sept)
• Draft plan finalized in Sept; distributed for public input
• Complete final plan by Dec 2014
U.S. Department of Commerce | National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration | NOAA Fisheries | Page 12