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C8 Observers on Small CPs.pdf

NPFMC April 2015 - 223rd

Observers and observer providers Observers and observer providers associated with the full observer coverage program ... Fewer observers on vessels means fewer souls at risk. ... Impact on estimates of other ecosystem impacts Reduced information on seabird takes from observers....

08:00 AM - AKDT

Monday, Apr 06 2015

C10 LL2 Observers Initial Review.pdf

NPFMC April 2017 - 233rd

Option 3.1 would allow deployment of two level 2 observers instead C10 Lead Level 2 Observers APRIL 2017 LL2 Observers ... C10 Lead Level 2 Observers APRIL 2017 LL2 Observers Initial Review Draft, March 2017 27 Suboption 3.1.2: Two Observers ... C10 Lead Level 2 Observers APRIL 2017 LL2 Observers Initial Review Draft, March 2017 43 also true for observers eligible...

08:00 AM - AKDT

Monday, Apr 03 2017

Koniag re D1 Observers 6.5.20.pdf

NPFMC June 2020 - 250th

As measures are considered to reinstate observers in the partial coverage fleet for the remainder of 2020, please consider ... observer coverage on the flatfish fishery in the first few weeks of April due to COVID related concerns with deploying observers...

08:30 AM - AKDT

Monday, Jun 08 2020

MOTION E1 LL2 Observers motion.pdf

NPFMC June 2014 - 219th

How many fixed‐gear, LL2 certified observers were available for deployment in 2013  compared to 2012.   3. ... Identify how many fixed‐gear, newly LL2 qualified observers were certified in 2013  working in each the full coverage and ... Identify alternative methods to develop a sustainable, renewable and adequate pool of  fixed‐gear, LL2 qualified observers...

08:00 AM - AKDT

Monday, Jun 02 2014

C8 Observers on Small CPs ExecutiveSummary.pdf

NPFMC April 2015 - 223rd

Observers and observer providers Observers and observer providers associated with the full observer coverage program ... Fewer observers on vessels means fewer souls at risk. ... Impact on estimates of other ecosystem impacts Reduced information on seabird takes from observers....

08:00 AM - AKDT

Monday, Apr 06 2015

C7 BSAI Trawl CV Observers Initial Review.pdf

NPFMC October 2015 - 225th

NMFS Observer Program staff is responsible for training new observers, briefing experienced ones, and debriefing observers ... The greatest challenge associated with increasing the pool of qualified observers would fall to NMFS in training new observers ... Electronic submission of observer data to NMFS benefits the fishing industry, observers, and NMFS....

08:00 AM - AKDT

Monday, Oct 05 2015

C1 a1 DRAFT Observers Annual Deployment Plan.pdf

NPFMC October 2013 - 215th

/default.htm http://www.alaskafisheries.noaa.gov/sustainablefisheries/observers/faq.htm ... NMFS will know the actual amount of funds available for deploying observers in late December 2013. ... observers, it did not provide a method to verify at-sea that all salmon were retained on unobserved trips....

08:00 AM - AKDT

Monday, Sep 30 2013

C6 BSAI Trawl CV Observers Public Review.pdf

NPFMC February 2016 - 227th

NMFS Observer Program staff is responsible for training new observers, briefing experienced ones, and debriefing observers ... The greatest challenge associated with increasing the pool of qualified observers would fall to NMFS in training new observers ... Electronic submission of observer data to NMFS benefits the fishing industry, observers, and NMFS....

08:00 AM - AKST

Monday, Feb 01 2016

B2 2022 Final ADP for Observers and EM.pdf

NPFMC December 2021 - 257th

This new requirement for observers necessitated a re- examination of how observers were being deployed into the partial coverage ... In the full coverage component of the program, every trip is monitored by 1 or 2 observers. ... NOAA FISHERIES ■I o FISHERIES 2022 Annual Deployment Plan for Observers...

07:00 AM - AKST

Thursday, Dec 02 2021

B2 AK Observers ltr re LL2 Requirement for Pot Cod CP's.pdf

NPFMC Council/AP June 2023 - 265th

and Saltwater Inc, to generate Lead Level 2 observers. ... quickly led to a shortage of Longline Lead Level 2 observers that has only grown more severe over time. ... Administrator Sustainable Fisheries Division National Marine Fisheries Service PO Box 216BS Juneau, AK 99802-1668 B2 AK Observers...

07:00 AM - AKDT

Monday, Jun 05 2023

MOTION E1 Define Where Observers Can Disembark.pdf

NPFMC February 2016 - 227th

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08:00 AM - AKST

Monday, Feb 01 2016

Table 4-1 Total Number of Distinct Qualified Observers 2012-2021.png

NPFMC Council/AP February 2023 - 263rd

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07:00 AM - AKST

Monday, Feb 06 2023

D1 observer availability.pdf

Fishery Monitoring Advisory Committee - 9/25/24

observers ... coverage observers rounding out a majority of the certified observers. ... The additional observers required are certified observers that would not require any additional endorsements....

08:30 AM - AKDT

Wednesday, Sep 25 2024

E1 AlaskanObservers Letter.pdf

NPFMC April 2014 - 218th

Lindeman: Alaskan Observers, Inc. ... In short, given how observers are categorized under the law, as well as by the work activities observers perform, the current ... Alaskan Observers, Inc., 2003 A.M.C. 2555 (W.D....

08:00 AM - AKDT

Monday, Apr 07 2014

Tab_7_Update_on_State's_Observer_Program.pdf

NPFMC February 1997 - Joint BOF Meeting

observers would be State employees. ... Total estimated annual costs to the State for employment of observers, travel for observers, new administrative personnel ... State-employed observers are not a critical element of the plan and other approaches for hiring and supplying observers...

08:00 AM - AKST

Tuesday, Feb 04 1997

D1 observer availability_slg.pdf

NPFMC Council/AP October 2024 - 271st

observers ... coverage observers rounding out a majority of the certified observers. ... The additional observers required are certified observers that would not require any additional endorsements....

08:00 AM - AKDT

Monday, Sep 30 2024

C5 NPFMC Observer Insurance Ltr714.pdf

NPFMC June 2015 - 224th

Lindeman: Alaskan Observers, Inc. ... In short, given how observers are categorized under the law, as well as by the work activities observers perform, the current ... Alaskan Observers, Inc., 2003 A.M.C. 2555 (W.D....

08:00 AM - AKDT

Monday, Jun 01 2015

COMMENT B2 Industry Report on LL2 Work Group Meeting.pdf

NPFMC December 2014 - 221st

the pool of LL2 observers. ... This includes a willingness to deploy non-LL2 observers on vessels to facilitate observers securing LL2 certification. ... The fewer LL2 observers there are in the pool, the less flexibility observer providers can offer to remaining observers....

08:00 AM - AKST

Monday, Dec 08 2014

observer availability presentation.pdf

Fishery Monitoring Advisory Committee - 9/25/24

number of unique qualified observers and newly qualified observers • Including consideration of pending management programs ... Note these are not additional observers but rather L2 endorsed observers that would have previously only required observer ... YEAR Qualified Observers Newly Qualified Observers Attrition All Certified Not LL2 LL2 - either Non­ trawl LL2 Trawl...

08:30 AM - AKDT

Wednesday, Sep 25 2024

C1 and C2 comments.PDF

NPFMC October 2014 - 220th

experience to become LL2 observers. ... vessels to help these observers secure th? ... LL2 observers on iheir vessels, There were never any significant difficulties with securing LL2 observers for our fleet...

08:00 AM - AKDT

Monday, Oct 06 2014

C2_Observer_Pgrm.pdf

NPFMC April 2000 - 143rd

Undeployed observers also contributes to a potential shortage of available observers. ... Assignment of Observers to Multiple Shoreside Plants - Individual plant observers in Kodiak and Dutch Harbor are often ... of observers to shoreside plants - observers occasionally miss deliveries to shoreside plants due to concurrent assignment...

08:00 AM - AKDT

Monday, Apr 10 2000

C5 Domestic Observer Program.pdf

NPFMC September 1989 - 88th

of the observers field deployment. ... of the data collected by the observers. ... Of the more than 2,000 observers that have been trained and deployed, 34% have made multiple trips as observers....

08:00 AM - AKDT

Tuesday, Sep 26 1989

B2 AIS Permit Approval Ltr 083116.pdf

NPFMC October 2016 - 230th

LL2 observers. ... What is now known as LL2 observers were referred to as “lead CDQ observers” in this final rule. 13 The final rule (77 FR ... AIS is the sole provider for observers in the partial coverage category....

08:00 AM - AKDT

Monday, Oct 03 2016

B2 Emergency Rule Extension - Observer Waivers 2020.pdf

NPFMC October 2020 - 251st

For example, permits related to the use of electronic monitoring could continue without observers, or with observers based ... Response: NMFS agrees that sufficient training of observers is necessary. ... are available as possible while ensuring the safety and health of the observers and trainers....

08:00 AM - AKDT

Friday, Oct 02 2020

PUBLIC COMMENT C14 LakeTestimony.pdf

NPFMC February 2014 - 217th

>n i, Inc Alaskan Observers Inc. ... >n i, Inc Alaskan Observers Inc. ... “Anecdotal information from industry observers indicates that many observers find freezer longline work relatively less...

08:00 AM - AKST

Monday, Feb 03 2014

C4_Trawl EM presentation_Council_incl cmte report.pdf

NPFMC Council/AP June 2022 - 260th

coverage observers ... This means 2 observers plus the at-sea observer. ... is now collected at the trip level by shoreside observers...

07:00 AM - AKDT

Monday, Jun 06 2022

D1 observer availability_AP.pdf

NPFMC Council/AP October 2024 - 271st

unique qualified observers and newly qualified observers • Including consideration of pending management programs such ... Note these are not additional observers but rather L2 endorsed observers that would have previously only required observer ... YEAR Qualified Observers Newly Qualified Observers Attrition All Certified Not LL2 LL2 - either Non­ trawl LL2 Trawl...

08:00 AM - AKDT

Monday, Sep 30 2024

C6 Observer Program.pdf

NPFMC June 1998 - 133rd

Individual Vessels Covered Individual Plants Covered Prior Observers Naw Observers remale Observers Male Observers Observers ... Trained in Seattle Observers Trained in UAK-Anchorage Total Observers Trained Observers Briefed in Seattle Observers ... to many observers....

08:00 AM - AKDT

Wednesday, Jun 10 1998

C1 LL2 FLC letter to NMFS.pdf

NPFMC October 2014 - 220th

LL2 observers on their vessels. ... In cases when a provider is in need of additional observers, they typically work with other providers to sub-contract observers ... LL2 Observers on the Freezer Longline Fleet LL2 observers have been required on freezer longline vessels since the implementation...

08:00 AM - AKDT

Monday, Oct 06 2014

PPT D1 Observer Availability.pdf

NPFMC Council/AP October 2024 - 271st

unique qualified observers and newly qualified observers • Including consideration of pending management programs such ... Note these are not additional observers but rather L2 endorsed observers that would have previously only required observer ... YEAR Qualified Observers Newly Qualified Observers Attrition All Certified Not LL2 LL2 - either Non­ trawl LL2 Trawl...

08:00 AM - AKDT

Monday, Sep 30 2024

PRESENTATION C10.pdf

NPFMC April 2017 - 233rd

distinct observers deployed 2012 to 2016. ... • Vol. deployment of 2nd observers ($111k) 2016 • April – Initial Review • Vol. deployment of 2nd observers continues2017 ... Deployment of less experienced observers would have greater negative impact. U.S....

08:00 AM - AKDT

Monday, Apr 03 2017

FMAC Public Comment_AGDB-Observer Availability_May2023.pdf

Fishery Monitoring Advisory Committee - 5/10-5/11/23

provider needs to deploy observers ... ● Compare the total number of distinct, qualified observers and newly qualified observers (ex: Table 4-1 in the RIR to ... Table 4-1 Total number of distinct qualified observers and newly qualified observers who attained each endorsement type...

08:30 AM - AKDT

Wednesday, May 10 2023

C7. Observer Program.pdf

NPFMC February 2003 - 160th

to carry observers. ... The seaman status of observers is simply unclear, with some courts ruling that observers are seamen and others not. ... The intention here is to cover all observers in all observer-related activities, and to treat all observers the same,...

08:00 AM - AKST

Wednesday, Jan 29 2003

C4 Trawl EM Initial Review Analysis_for posting.pdf

SSC June 2022

of vessel observers. ... that were performed by at-sea observers will be shifted to shoreplant observers. ... conducted by shoreside observers in GOA....

07:00 AM - AKDT

Monday, Jun 06 2022

C4 Trawl EM Initial Review Analysis_for posting.pdf

NPFMC Council/AP June 2022 - 260th

of vessel observers. ... that were performed by at-sea observers will be shifted to shoreplant observers. ... conducted by shoreside observers in GOA....

07:00 AM - AKDT

Monday, Jun 06 2022

C4 Trawl EM Initial Review Analysis_for posting.pdf

Trawl Electronic Monitoring (EM) Committee - 05/31/22

of vessel observers. ... that were performed by at-sea observers will be shifted to shoreplant observers. ... conducted by shoreside observers in GOA....

08:00 AM - AKDT

Tuesday, May 31 2022

C1_Observer_Prgm.pdf

NPFMC September 2000 - 145th

the observers off those vessels. ... observers trained in 1998 and 1999). ... The OPO should solicit regular feedback from observers on the evaluation system, and allow observers the opportunity to...

08:00 AM - AKDT

Wednesday, Sep 06 2000

B4_Exec_Summary.pdf

NPFMC February 1997 - 126th

Observers were instructed to perform their duties as they normally would; data collected by observers included halibut catch ... Correction of identified problems may require employing two observers per trip and/or changing sampling priorities of observers ... The percentage of halibut examined for condition varied greatly among observers....

08:00 AM - AKST

Monday, Feb 03 1997

C5_Observer_Program.pdf

NPFMC December 1995 - 120th

(persons serving as observers for more than two deployments) to new observers (persons serving as observers for two or ... (persons serving as observers for more than two deployments) to new observers (persons serving as observers for two or ... Arctic Observers, Inc....

08:00 AM - AKST

Monday, Dec 04 1995

C3 North Pacific Fisheries Research Plan.pdf

NPFMC January 1992 - 100th

responsibilities as observers. ... Sincerely, ALASKAN OBSERVERS, INC. ... dedicated observers at all pay levels....

08:30 AM - AKST

Wednesday, Jan 15 1992

B2 supp Tendering Reg Amd discussion paper 1213.pdf

NPFMC December 2013 - 216th

(B) Notify observers at least 3 hours before observers are transferred, such that the observers can collect personal belongings ... §600.746 Observers. ... agreement of observers involved....

08:00 AM - AKST

Monday, Dec 09 2013

C8_observer_program.pdf

NPFMC June 1997 - 128th

returning observers. ... of the observers they hire. ... to the existing observers....

08:00 AM - AKDT

Monday, Jun 16 1997

C1 and C2 comments.PDF

NPFMC October 2014 - 220th

experience to become LL2 observers. ... vessels to help these observers secure th? ... LL2 observers on iheir vessels, There were never any significant difficulties with securing LL2 observers for our fleet...

08:00 AM - AKDT

Monday, Oct 06 2014

C2_Observer_Program.pdf

NPFMC June 2000 - 144th

Undeployed observers also contributes to a potential shortage of available observers. ... retaining qualified observers. ... of observers to shoreside plants - observers occasionally miss deliveries to shoreside plants due to concurrent assignment...

08:00 AM - AKDT

Monday, Jun 05 2000

Trawl EM Initial Review Analysis.pdf

Trawl Electronic Monitoring (EM) Committee - 05/31/22

of vessel observers. ... that were performed by at-sea observers will be shifted to shoreplant observers. ... -3 observers to cover the other plants....

08:00 AM - AKDT

Tuesday, May 31 2022

C4 Trawl EM Initial Review Analysis_for posting.pdf

Trawl Electronic Monitoring (EM) Committee - 05/31/22

of vessel observers. ... that were performed by at-sea observers will be shifted to shoreplant observers. ... -3 observers to cover the other plants....

08:00 AM - AKDT

Tuesday, May 31 2022

C10_PUBLIC COMMENT.pdf

NPFMC April 2017 - 233rd

NMFS suggested that a key component to facilitating LL2 observers would be the ability to train observers for use on our ... that freezer longliners would not be stranded in port due to a shortage of observers. ... Management Council 605 West 4th, Suite 306 Anchorage, Alaska 99501-2252 RE: C-10: Shortage of Fixed Gear Lead Level 2 Observers...

08:00 AM - AKDT

Monday, Apr 03 2017

C5 Domestic Observer Program.pdf

NPFMC June 1989 - 87th

The contractor is responsible for employment of observers and all logistical arrangements required to place observers aboard ... The NMFS experience with the foreign program showed that seasoned observers do a better job than observers on their first ... An additional two observers were trained in April and also stationed at Dutch Harbor....

08:30 AM - AKDT

Tuesday, Jun 20 1989

C4 Domestic Observer Program.pdf

NPFMC December 1989 - 89th

observers at sea will be difficult. ... Providing salaries and appropriate insurance for observers while the observer is employed: The salaries paid observers ... Approval of all observers proposed for hire: Proposed observers can be rejected if they do not meet required qualifications...

08:00 AM - AKST

Tuesday, Dec 05 1989

Observer Program 2021 Annual Report.pdf

Enforcement Committee - 06/02/22

The FMA Division conducted training for 156 new observers to deploy in 2021 in addition to the 222 prior observers who ... During USCG boardings where observers are present, boarding officers may discreetly invite observers to discuss concerns ... Observer Safety and Professionalism In 2021, there were 14 individual observers who reported other observers for different...

01:00 PM - AKDT

Thursday, Jun 02 2022

2022ObserverProgramAnnualReport_non508.pdf

Fishery Monitoring Advisory Committee - 5/10-5/11/23

Of these, 152 trainings were for new observers and 223 were prior observers who attended a briefing of some type in 2022 ... Any form of assault or harassment has the potential to have lasting impacts on individual observers, observers as a whole ... The FMA Division conducted training for 152 new observers for 2022 deployments in addition to the 223 prior observers who...

08:30 AM - AKDT

Wednesday, May 10 2023

PRESENTATION_Alaska Monitoring Program_PTSept2020.pdf

Groundfish Plan Team - 09/08/20-09/11/20

noBH 0 Observers on boat for randomly selected trips and deliveries. NOAA Smk fisheries U.S. ... • Bin Monitoring ensures no pre-sorting prior to observer sampling. • Salmon Monitoring ensure observers can sample ... salmon for prohibited species catch limits. • Halibut Deck Sorting ensure observers are present if desk sorting and can...

08:00 AM - AKDT

Tuesday, Sep 08 2020

C7 Observer Program.pdf

NPFMC April 2004 - 166th

observers. ... Observers were not employed by NMFS. ... The USCG, Observer Program, and the OTC collaborate in the training of observers, and both new and prior observers receive...

08:00 AM - AKST

Wednesday, Mar 31 2004

B2 2023 Anual Deployment Plan.pdf

NPFMC Council/AP December 2022 - 262nd

, the Freezer Longline Coalition (FLC) and Alaskan Observers (AOI) are intending to deploy two observers on select catcher ... In full coverage, every trip is monitored by 1 or 2 observers. ... NOAA FISHERIES 5J > O \s> ^AJENT of c° 1 2023 Annual Deployment Plan for Observers and Electronic Monitoring in...

07:00 AM - AKST

Monday, Dec 05 2022

23.pdf

NPFMC Council/AP June 2023 - 265th

ALASKAN OBSERVERS Mr. ... provider needs to deplcy observers ... Inc Alaskan Observers. Inc . Saltwater....

07:00 AM - AKDT

Monday, Jun 05 2023

23.pdf

NPFMC Council/AP June 2023 - 265th

ALASKAN OBSERVERS Mr. ... provider needs to deplcy observers ... Inc Alaskan Observers. Inc . Saltwater....

07:00 AM - AKDT

Monday, Jun 05 2023

2024 ADP Update.pdf

Fishery Monitoring Advisory Committee - 5/10-5/11/23

from which observers can deploy. ... Information available for FMAC Have observers review EM video Partial coverage observers could potentially review EM ... Metric A B C D Trips sampled (observers, all data) 291 126 221 237 Trips monitored (observers or EM) 20 37 60 43 Variance...

08:30 AM - AKDT

Wednesday, May 10 2023

C2 Observer Program June 2023 - SSC.pdf

SSC June 2023

., pre-trip quarantine) ● 375 individual observers were trained, briefed, and equipped for deployment to vessels and ... ● Observers collected data onboard 336 fixed gear and trawl vessels and at 11 processing facilities for a total ... Department of Commerce | National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration | National Marine Fisheries Service ● Observers...

07:00 AM - AKDT

Monday, Jun 05 2023

C2 Domestic Observer Program.pdf

NPFMC January 1990 - 90th

Response: Marine mammal observers are also considered to be natural resource observers. ... several observers to fly to Seattle. ... Observers should be trained in Alaska....

08:00 AM - AKST

Tuesday, Jan 16 1990

C4_Trawl EM presentation_SSC.pdf

SSC June 2022

coverage observers ... This means 2 observers plus the at-sea observer. ... Vessels chose to have EM on their boats instead of observers....

07:00 AM - AKDT

Monday, Jun 06 2022

FMAC Report May 2020.pdf

Fishery Monitoring Advisory Committee - 05/17/21

NMFS and providers are trying to accommodate additional shoreside observers because vessel-based observers are no longer ... The reduced numbers of trained observers (estimated to be between 30-70 observers) could create a labor shortage for observer ... All observers will undergo a 14-day quarantine. 5....

08:30 AM - AKDT

Monday, May 17 2021

C3 Tendering Reg Am PrelimRev.pdf

NPFMC June 2014 - 219th

standards of the observers. ... However, deployment of observers from tenders will, by definition, involve at-sea transfers of observers every time an ... Deploying observers from or on tenders likely will increase the use of pilot ladders to transfer observers between...

08:00 AM - AKDT

Monday, Jun 02 2014

Draft_2025_ADP.pdf

Partial Coverage Fishery Monitoring Advisory Committee (PCFMAC) 9/16/24

Data collected by at-sea observers, EM Trawl with shoreside observers, and EM Fixed-gear. ... lead level 2 (LL2) endorsed observers. ... Data Collected At-sea Observers EM Trawl + Shoreside Observers EM Fixed- gear Catch Trip Characteristics (e.g...

08:30 AM - AKDT

Monday, Sep 16 2024

EARIR presentation_FMAC.pdf

Fishery Monitoring Advisory Committee - 6/1/22

coverage observers ... Two observers working when plant is taking pollock deliveries. ... � Based on post cruise surveys with observers working in plants....

08:00 AM - AKDT

Wednesday, Jun 01 2022

GOA Rockfish Trawl EM approaches from nmfs.pdf

Fishery Monitoring Advisory Committee - 5/12/25

● Fewest total number of observers to meet management needs. ... Under this approach, no at-sea observers would be necessary. ... Under this approach, no at-sea observers would be necessary....

09:00 AM - AKDT

Monday, May 12 2025

C6 Draft Obs Statement of Work.pdf

NPFMC October 2017 - 235th

) X (1-3 Observers) Even Years X (1-2 Observers) X (1-3 Observers) X (1-2 Observers) C.2.5.8 ... The Contractor shall manage its Observers to retain both experienced Observers and new Observers. ... Observers shall be employees of the Contractor....

08:00 AM - AKDT

Monday, Oct 02 2017

C1 LL2 NMFS response to FLC.pdf

NPFMC October 2014 - 220th

Lead level 2 observers are observers with specific experience and training that ensure collection of accurate and complete ... either by adequately compensating existing observers, or by facilitating how observers meet the lead level 2 eligibility ... Consequently, two-observers would no longer be required on that vessel....

08:00 AM - AKDT

Monday, Oct 06 2014

C6_Observer_Program.pdf

NPFMC April 1995 - 117th

professional observers. ... of specific observers. ... However, observers employed under this contract are not Marine Mammal Protection Act Observers. 3....

08:00 AM - AKDT

Monday, Apr 17 1995

C2 Domestic Observer Program.pdf

NPFMC June 1990 - 92nd

Assignment of observers. ... Response: Marine mammal observers are also considered to be natural resource observers. ... several observers to fly to Seattle....

08:30 AM - AKDT

Monday, Jun 25 1990

C2 Observer Program Annual Report and Cost Efficiencies 2024 ADP.pdf

NPFMC Council/AP June 2023 - 265th

intimidating or creating a hostile environment for other observers. ... The allegations involved mechanical biasing of the observers’ samples. ... ●There were frequently attempts to resolve these situations while the observers were still deployed....

07:00 AM - AKDT

Monday, Jun 05 2023

C4 Trawl EM Initial Review Analysis_for posting.pdf

Enforcement Committee - 06/02/22

of vessel observers. ... that were performed by at-sea observers will be shifted to shoreplant observers. ... conducted by shoreside observers in GOA....

01:00 PM - AKDT

Thursday, Jun 02 2022

C4_Trawl EM presentation_AP_incl cmte report.pdf

NPFMC Council/AP June 2022 - 260th

coverage observers ... This means 2 observers plus the at-sea observer. ... is now collected at the trip level by shoreside observers...

07:00 AM - AKDT

Monday, Jun 06 2022

B2 AOI letter re Observer Shortages 12-2-16.pdf

NPFMC December 2016 - 231st

NMFS staff (or other Observers awaiting their debriefing interviews) could begin reviewing the data while the Observers ... Another possibility would be to outsource Observer trainings to a contractor not involved in deploying observers. ... It is unlikely that he foresaw, however, that increased numbers of Observers required by Industry would collide with today's...

08:00 AM - AKST

Tuesday, Dec 06 2016

C1 Observer Program 2024 Annual Report.pdf

NPFMC Council/AP June 2025 -275th

methods utilized by the observers. ... Of these, 99 new observers were trained and 205 were prior observers who attended a briefing of some type in 2024. ... The FMA Division conducted training for 99 new observers for 2024 deployments in addition to the 205 prior observers who...

08:00 AM - AKDT

Monday, Jun 02 2025

C5 Observer Program.pdf

NPFMC October 1998 - 134th

to many observers. ... to the existing observers. ... observers on boats for only one trip....

08:00 AM - AKDT

Wednesday, Oct 07 1998

C1_North_Pacific_Fisheries_Research_Plan.pdf

NPFMC June 1994 - 113th

observers. ... We are assuming that 50% of observers will be experienced observers and 50% of the observers will be new. ... We are assuming that 50% of observers will be experienced observers and 50% of the observers will be new....

08:00 AM - AKDT

Sunday, Jun 05 1994

C2 Observer Program.pdf

NPFMC February 2004 - 165th

This will ensure that wage rates for fisheries observers reflect the new Position Descriptions for Fishery Observers that ... This will ensure that wage rates for fisheries observers reflect the new Position Descriptions for Fishery Observers that ... before observers are certified to be deployed aboard fishing vessels....

08:00 AM - AKST

Wednesday, Feb 04 2004

C6_Observer_Program.pdf

NPFMC December 2007 - 185th

2005 321 observers, 304 vessels, 24 plants 36,907 2004 348 observers, 317 vessels, 21 plants 36,624 2003 332 observers, 325 ... Since NMFS is not the employer of observers, this causes confusion for observers and others. ... of observers/vessels observed/plants observed Number of observer days 2006 398 observers, 303 vessels, 24 plants 36,072...

08:00 AM - AKST

Wednesday, Dec 05 2007

C5 Domestic Observer Program.pdf

NPFMC April 1988 - 81st

Observers are not used as enforcement officers. 188/CE —1— Lack of observers will seriously hamper the Council's flexibility ... Direct charging of vessel owners required to carry observers for the costs of the carriage and employment of observers; ... However, the number of vessels committed toil program would not keep that many observers busy, instead of hlrl observers...

08:00 AM - AKDT

Wednesday, Apr 13 1988

EARIR presentation_TEM CMTE.pdf

Trawl Electronic Monitoring (EM) Committee - 05/31/22

coverage observers ...  Increasing the number of observers needed is expected to increase costs for plant observers relative to the No Action ... Two observers working when plant is taking pollock deliveries....

08:00 AM - AKDT

Tuesday, May 31 2022

C2_The Observer shortage.pdf

NPFMC Council/AP June 2023 - 265th

aspiring observers. ... transitioning observers. ... Several factors may contribute to the shortage of fishery observers....

07:00 AM - AKDT

Monday, Jun 05 2023

C2 LL2 - Public Review Draft.pdf

NPFMC June 2017 - 234th

observers deployed. ... This steady pool of eligible observers despite the addition of newly qualified observers is due to attrition and observers ... Experienced observers typically earn a higher daily wage than less experienced observers....

08:00 AM - AKDT

Monday, Jun 05 2017

E2 Detail of Observer Program Funding.pdf

NPFMC MAY 2002 - Chairman's Meeting

$150K NMFS $75K 1999 to present Admin & Training: NMFS Observers: Contractor 25%; approx. 10 -15 observers NEFSC/ ... gillnet for # of observers Page 2 of 3 NMFS Site/ Contact Fishery(ies) Fleet size Authority to place observers ... 30 observers Page 1 of 3 NMFS Site/ Contact Fishery(ies) Fleet size Authority to place observers Season of operation...

08:00 AM - AKDT

Wednesday, May 29 2002

Observer_Committee_Report_Mar_27_2000.pdf

NPFMC April 2000 - 143rd

Such an analysis might also examine the use of video monitors as a supplement to on-board observers. ... where needed the most, as well as measures to recruit and retain observers to the maximum extent possible. ... Concurrent assignment of observers to shoreside plants - move ahead with alternatives as currently drafted....

08:00 AM - AKDT

Monday, Apr 10 2000

C3 North Pacific Fisheries Research Plan.pdf

NPFMC June 1992 - 102nd

We are assuming that 50% of observers will be experienced observers and 50% of the observers will be new. ... We are assuming that 50% of observers will be experienced observers and 50% of the observers will be new. ... New Observers 94 243 375 38 750 % Prior Observers 73% 58% 35% 33% 52% % New Observers 27% 42% 65% 67% 48% * The reason...

08:30 AM - AKDT

Tuesday, Jun 23 1992

C4 Observer 2025 ADP.pdf

NPFMC Council/AP October 2024 - 271st

Data collected by at-sea observers, EM Trawl with shoreside observers, and EM Fixed-gear. ... lead level 2 (LL2) endorsed observers. ... Data Collected At-sea Observers EM Trawl + Shoreside Observers EM Fixed- gear Catch Trip Characteristics (e.g...

08:00 AM - AKDT

Monday, Sep 30 2024

D3a-c_GF_Reg_Am_Initial_Review.pdf

NPFMC April 1993 - 107th

Alternative 2: Two observers and certified bins. ... Alternative 3: Two observers and certified scales. ... This proposed regulatory action would require two observers and improved equipment so that observers can make independent...

08:00 AM - AKDT

Monday, Apr 19 1993

C5 Observer LL2 Discussion Paper 9-15-16.pdf

NPFMC October 2016 - 230th

-endorsed observers. ... Year Newly Qualified LL2 FC Observers Total FC Observers LL2 Qualified Total # FC Certified Observers ... Newly Qualified LL2 PC Observers Total PC Observers LL2 Qualified Total # PC Certified Observers Total...

08:00 AM - AKDT

Monday, Oct 03 2016

B2 Annual Deployment Plan.pdf

NPFMC Council/AP December 2024 - 272nd

Data collected by at-sea observers, EM Trawl with shoreside observers, and EM Fixed-gear. ... level 2 (LL2) endorsed observers. ... Data Collected At-sea Observers EM Trawl + Shoreside Observers EM Fixed- gear Catch Trip Characteristics (e.g...

08:00 AM - AKST

Monday, Dec 02 2024

C2a Observer Program Annual Report 2022.pdf

NPFMC Council/AP June 2023 - 265th

Of these, 152 trainings were for new observers and 223 were prior observers who attended a briefing of some type in 2022 ... Any form of assault or harassment has the potential to have lasting impacts on individual observers, observers as a whole ... The FMA Division conducted training for 152 new observers for 2022 deployments in addition to the 223 prior observers who...

07:00 AM - AKDT

Monday, Jun 05 2023

C2a Observer Program Annual Report 2022.pdf

SSC June 2023

Of these, 152 trainings were for new observers and 223 were prior observers who attended a briefing of some type in 2022 ... Any form of assault or harassment has the potential to have lasting impacts on individual observers, observers as a whole ... The FMA Division conducted training for 152 new observers for 2022 deployments in addition to the 223 prior observers who...

08:00 AM - AKDT

Monday, Jun 05 2023

C1 Observer Program.pdf

NPFMC February 1998 - 131st

NMFS IS WHAT OBSERVERS LOSE SLEEP OVER, NOT CONTRACTORS. ... THE OAC DOES NOT SPEAK FOR ME OR ANY OF THE LONG­ TIME OBSERVERS I’VE SPOKEN TO. ... THAT IS A SLAP IN THE FACE TO ALL PROFESSIONAL OBSERVERS AND “GOOD” CONTRACTORS....

08:00 AM - AKST

Tuesday, Feb 03 1998

HANDOUT C2 Chad See FLLC.PDF

NPFMC June 2014 - 219th

Dear Observer Providers: of qualified observers to supply lead level 2 observers to the freezer longline fleet s ALASKA ... This will provide new opportunities for observers to gain lead level 2 experience. ... Michael Lake, Alaskan Observers Inc. Bryan Belay, MR AG Americas Inc. Stacey Hansen, Saltwater Inc....

08:00 AM - AKDT

Monday, Jun 02 2014

B2 2021 ADP for Observers.pdf

NPFMC Council December 2020 - 252nd

also keeping operators, communities, and observers safe. ... while also keeping operators, communities, and observers safe. ... fishing effort to make the deployment of observers worthwhile....

07:45 AM - AKST

Friday, Dec 04 2020

C3 Domestic Observer Program.pdf

NPFMC December 1990 - 94th

Five hundred and thirty-four observers were trained and employed. ... Observers were also placed in 29 processing plants. The final report will be available in April 1990. ... Continue discussion of insurance coverage for observers on fishing vessels and the concept of pooling vessels for the purposes...

08:00 AM - AKST

Monday, Dec 03 1990

C1_Observer_Program.pdf

NPFMC December 1997 - 130th

observers. ... Observers P.O. ... the observers....

08:00 AM - AKST

Sunday, Dec 07 1997

C5 Public Comment.pdf

NPFMC October 2016 - 230th

of qualified observers. ... of LL2 observers for one company. ... NMFS suggested that a key component to facilitating LL2 observers would be the ability to train observers for use on our...

08:00 AM - AKDT

Monday, Oct 03 2016

C2 Observer Program June 2023 for Council.pdf

NPFMC Council/AP June 2023 - 265th

intimidating or creating a hostile environment for other observers. ... The allegations involved mechanical biasing of the observers’ samples. ... ●There were frequently attempts to resolve these situations while the observers were still deployed....

07:00 AM - AKDT

Monday, Jun 05 2023

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