Record of daily flow scale tests

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RECORD OF DAILY FLOW SCALE TESTS

Vessel Name:

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OMB Control No. 0648-0330

Expiration
Da08/31/201
Expiration
Date: 11/30/2015

Date: _________________________________

Time test started: _________________________________
I. WEIGH FISH ON OBSERVER PLATFORM SCALE
BASKET
WT FISH +
#
BASKET (kg)
_________________________

BASKET
WT FISH +
#
BASKET (kg)
_________________________

BASKET
WT FISH +
#
BASKET (kg)
_________________________

BASKET
WT FISH +
#
BASKET (kg)
_________________________

1
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8
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15
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21
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2
_________________________

9
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16
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22
_________________________

3
_________________________

10
_________________________

17
_________________________

23
_________________________

4
_________________________

11
_________________________

18
_________________________

24
_________________________

5
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12
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19
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25
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6
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13
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20
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26
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7

14

Total weight all fish+baskets

II. CALCULATE PERCENT ERROR OF FLOW SCALE

Scale Indicator

0.00
Begin Test: _________________kg
End Test: _________________kg

TOTAL WEIGHT
FISH AND
BASKETS (kg)

-

WEIGHT OF
BASKET

=

PLATFORM SCALE
WEIGHT OF FISH
(kg)

WEIGHT OF FISH
ON FLOW SCALE
(kg)

(A)

ERROR
(B) - (A)

(B)

% ERROR =
(C) -: (A) X 100

(C)

III. SEA CONDITIONS (BEAUFORT SCALE) AT TIME OF SCALE TEST (CHECK ONE):
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SIGNATURE OF VESSEL OPERATOR
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I observed this test and to the best of my knowledge it was conducted in accordance with 50 CFR 679.28 (b)(3)
Signature of observer

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INSTRUCTIONS

Collect approximately 400 kg of fish in baskets and weigh the baskets of fish on the platform scale. Record the weight of each
basket of fish (basket plus fish) in Section I.
Record the total weight of all baskets plus fish in the first box in Section II.
Record the weight of the baskets in the second box. Subtract the weight of the baskets from the total weight of fish plus baskets to
determine the weight of the fish only, record this weight in the third box in Section II. This is the platform scale weight of the fish (A).
Record the weight displayed on the flow scale before and after the test fish are weighed.
Weigh the fish from the baskets on the flow scale. Record the weight in the fourth box of Section II (B).
Calculate error of flow scale by subtracting the platform scale weight (A) from the flow scale weight (B). Record the error (C) in the
fifth box of Section II.
Calculate percent error by dividing the error (C) by the known weight of the fish (A) and multiplying by 100. Record this information
in the last box of Section II. The scale is weighing within 3 percent error if the result is between -3.0% and +3.0%.
Record the Beaufort Scale sea conditions at time of test.
Have form signed by vessel operator and observer.
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DAILY FLOW SCALE TEST
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
A daily scale test must be conducted once every 24 hours when the scale is being used to weigh
catch at-sea.
If the scale fails the daily test, it may be re-tested at any time. However, it may not be used to weigh
fish until it passes the daily test.
This form must be maintained on board the vessel until the end of the fishing year in which it was
completed. It must be retained by the vessel owner for three years, and must be made available to
NMFS personnel, observers or authorized officers when requested.
Questions or comments concerning this form or the daily test can be directed to:
Alan Kinsolving
At - Sea Scales Program Coordinator
2245 CO Bar Trail
Flagstaff AZ, 86001
Ph: (928) 774-4362
Fx: (928) 774-4362
Email: [email protected]

Jennifer Watson
CMP/CMCP Program Coordinator
P.O. Box 21668
Juneau, AK 99802-1668
Ph: (907) 586-7537 or
(907) 586-7228
Fx: (907) 586-7465
Email: [email protected]

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PUBLIC REPORTING BURDEN STATEMENT
Public reporting burden for this collection of information is estimated to average 45 minutes per response,
including the time for reviewing instructions, searching existing data sources, gathering and maintaining the
data needed, and completing and reviewing the collection of information. Send comments regarding this
burden estimate or any other aspect of this collection of information, including suggestions for reducing the
burden, to Assistant Regional Administrator, Sustainable Fisheries Division, Alaska Region,
NMFS, P.O. Box 21668, Juneau, Ak 99802.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
1) NMFS cannot conduct or sponsor this information request, and you are not required to respond this
information request, unless the form displays a currently valid OMB control number; 2) this information is
being used to manage the At-Sea Scales Program; 3) Federal law and regulations require and authorize
NMFS to manage commercial fishing effort; 4) Submission of this information is required for scales approved
by NMFS to weigh catch at sea; 5) Responses to this information request are not confidential.
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