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Any buyer of ind
dividual fishing quota (IFFQ) groundfish from an IFQ vessel must have a first receiveer site license
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(site license) for each physiccal landing site where th
hey will receeive IFQ grouundfish. If yo
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Convversely, if more than one buyer unloads at a sin
ngle physicaal location, each buyer iss required to
o have a site
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er, as repressented on the electronic fish ticket, is required to
o be the firstt receiver in all cases.
To apply for a firrst receiver site license, submit the following materials to thhe National Marine Fisheries Service
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(NMFS) West Co
oast Region Fisheries Permit Office:
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A first re
eceiver site liicense appliccation form
The site license application fee
A catch monitoring plan for the site
A copy of your curre
ent state buyyer’s license
First receiver sitte licenses have a comm
mon end daate of June 30 and musst be re‐registered each
h year. A re‐
regisstration application consists of the same mateerials as a neew application (listed above). Please note that
ns without v erification from the Ecconomic Datta Collection
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NMFFS will not process any site licensee application
(EDC
C) program coordinatorss that all req
quired EDC forms are suubmitted and complete. Additionally, NMFS will
e license unttil all required cost recovvery fees asssociated withh a license arre paid.
not reissue a site
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ebased IFQ program, eacch first receiver is requirred to have a certified caatch monitor present for
the entire durattion of any IFQ landing.. Thereforee, all site liceense applicaants are req
quired to submit a catch
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monitoring plan. The plan will be used by NMFS to ensure safeety and accuurate catch accounting, and by catch
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monitors to assist in comple
eting their du
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beyo
ond the sorting space, sccales used fo
or weighing and their loocations, delivery points and the cattch monitor’s
obseervation areaa. This guide is intended to help you through thee process of creating a catch monito
oring plan for
a First Receiver Site License application.
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Additional Requirements
In addition to your application, you will also need to:
1. Set up a contract with a catch monitor provider and arrange to have a catch monitor available for the
entire duration of any IFQ landing.
2. Work with Pacific States Marine Fisheries Commission (PSMFC) to ensure that you have the most
current version of the electronic fish ticket submission software installed. Please contact Dave Colpo at
503‐595‐3100.
3. The Catch Monitor Program coordinator will conduct a site inspection for each initial application, and at
least once every three years for re‐registrations. The Catch Monitor Program coordinator will contact
you to schedule an inspection once your complete application has been submitted.
Catch Monitoring Plan Contents
Please include the following sections and information in your catch monitoring plan. At the time of initial
application or re‐registration, the Catch Monitor Program coordinator and NMFS staff will review your catch
monitoring plan to ensure that all of the contents have been included and appropriately addressed, and that
the plan matches the actual layout and processes at the facility.
A. Identifying Information
Name and physical location of the first receiver
Business mailing address, telephone, fax, and email of the first receiver
Identify whether you are a whiting first receiver, a non‐whiting first receiver, or both
Name, title, and signature of the person submitting the catch monitoring plan
Submission date
B. Sorting Requirements
1. Delivery Points
Identify each location at the site where catch is removed from IFQ vessels.
2. Sorting Process
Sorting locations and amount of space available for sorting activities
Explain what equipment is available to ensure that all catch is accessible to be viewed by the
catch monitor throughout the duration of the offload.
Number of people assigned to assist in sorting activities (please provide a range‐ for example: 3‐
5 people)
Approximate rate at which catch flows through the sorting area (for example: approximately
5,000 pounds/hour)
Note whether grinders are located on site. If there are not grinders on site, please say so. If there
are grinders on site, note the location of each grinder and its proximity to sorting and weighing
activities.
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Explain what steps are taken to prevent unsorted catch from entering the factory or other areas
beyond the catch monitor’s observable area. In the unlikely event that catch was missorted or
unsorted during sorting activities, what steps would be taken to ensure all species were
accurately reported to federal species or species groups?
3. Employee Skills and Training for Sorting to IFQ Species Groups
Identify training given to employees on fish identification (for example: how much time was
spent training employees; was the training formal or on‐the‐job?)
Include the name of the person responsible for training new employees in the sorting process
List resources on‐site for training and sorting (for example: fish ID manuals, fish posters)
C. Weighing Requirements
1. Scales
a. For each scale to be used for weighing IFQ species or species groups include the following
information:
Make and model for each scale used to weigh IFQ catch
Most recent scale test date and name of the organization conducting the scale test.
Scales intended for use in IFQ landings require a valid sticker indicating that the scales are
valid in the state where the scale is located.
The number of divisions and maximum capacity
b. Scales designed for bulk weighing (hopper/flow scale):
If your location does not have a hopper or flow scale, please write “Not Applicable” for
this section.
The scale must have a printer with an automatic recording function – please verify that it
does in your plan, and include a sample print‐out and tote label as an attachment to your
plan.
c. Scales not designed for bulk weighing (platform or hanging scales):
If you receive 200,000 pounds or more of fish in any month, a printer is required – please
verify the presence of a printer, list the information provided on the print‐out, and
include a sample print‐out as an attachment to your plan.
If you receive less than 200,000 pounds of fish each month, a printer is not required,
provided that the first receiver ensures that all catch is weighed, and the catch monitor,
NMFS staff, or an authorized officer can verify that all catch is weighed. (Note: if you
were required to have a printed record under a previous catch monitor plan, you must
continue to produce a print‐out.)
o If the scale can produce a print‐out, list the information provided on the print‐out,
and include a sample print‐out and a tote label as an attachment to your plan.
o If the scale cannot produce a printed record, state how the scale will be used and
explain how the first receiver will keep a complete and accurate record for each
delivery. Please attach a sample tally sheet and tote label.
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2. Weighing Process
Describe how the weight of large volumes of catch is accurately determined. Include the physical
process and calculations to determine catch weight when weighing totes of catch and/or when
using a hopper scale. (For example: “All totes are weighed with bottom ice and tagged with the
tote/ice weight, usually 200 lbs. The scale is set to account for this weight (‐200 lbs), so the
weight that is visible on the scale is only the weight of the catch in the tote. This weight is
recorded on a tally sheet and totaled when all catch has been removed from the vessel.”)
Describe how the weight of small volumes of catch is accurately determined. Include the physical
process and calculations to determine weight of a small amount (i.e. 4 pounds) of a specific
species. (For example: “When weighing just one fish, we use a small scale that weighs in 0.1 lb
increments to ensure an accurate weight is obtained. This weight is recorded on a tally sheet
and totaled when all catch has been removed from the vessel”).
Describe the process for determining the accurate weights of totes/containers used to weigh
catch.
Describe the process for determining the actual weight of ice used for each IFQ species or
species group (if ice is not used, please state this).
D. Catch Monitor Requirements
1. First Receiver Liaison: Provide the name and title of the person who will be responsible for: (1) orienting
new catch monitors to the facility and operations, (2) assisting in the resolution of catch monitor
concerns, and (3) informing and submitting any changes to the catch monitoring plan to NMFS. Instead
of simply writing the first receiver liaison’s name and title, be sure to write out that they will be
responsible for these duties and list the duties.
2. Reasonable Assistance: Provide the name and title of the person who will be responsible for: (1)
notifying the catch monitor of processor activities at any time IFQ catch is being received, sorted or
weighed, (2) ensuring dock personnel provide reasonable assistance to the CM when required, (3)
responding to the catch monitor when they have a question or problem. Instead of simply writing their
name and title, be sure to write out that they will be responsible for these duties and list the duties.
3. Catch Monitor Safety
Is an emergency action plan available? If yes, please state where a copy of the plan is available to
the catch monitor. If not, please state and provide details of planned response in an emergency
situation. (For example: “In an emergency requiring evacuation (fire/tsunami/earthquake etc.),
we would muster on the hillside behind the dock. The dock foreman is responsible for ensuring
everyone is accounted for.”)
Do any employees have first aid/CPR training? If yes, please provide a list or the location of a list
of the name and title of employees with first aid/CPR training. If not, please state and provide
details of planned response in an emergency medical situation. (For example: “In an emergency,
we would call 9‐1‐1”, and/or “The hospital is 1.6 miles away on xxx road”).
Describe the locations of first aid supplies and safety equipment (for example: life ring, fire
extinguishers, and any other available safety equipment).
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Describe lighting for limited visibility conditions to ensure catch can be effectively sorted to IFQ
species or groups and to ensure catch monitor safety.
4. Catch Monitor Access to Facility
Explain how the catch monitor will have access to the catch throughout the sorting and weighing
process
Identify the location of an observation area where the catch monitor has an unobstructed view
of the entire flow of catch between the delivery point and the location where sorting takes place
and each species/species group is weighed.
Identify the location of a secure space or lockable cabinet for storage of catch monitor gear
Explain how the catch monitor will have access to state fish tickets, electronic fish tickets, scale
test results and other required information
5. Catch Monitor Maximum Work Hours
The working hours of each individual catch monitor is limited as follows: the time required for a
catch monitor to conduct monitoring duties must not exceed 14 consecutive hours in a calendar
day. Following a monitoring shift of more than 10 hours, each catch monitor must be provided
with a minimum of 8 hours break before they may resume monitoring.
E. Diagram – at a minimum, must include:
The delivery point ‐ Identify each location where catch is removed from the IFQ vessel.
The catch monitor observation area (see D4) – Identify the location where the catch monitor has an
unobstructed view of the entire flow of catch between the delivery point, the sorting location, and the
location where each species/species group is weighed.
Sorting locations
Location of each scale used to weigh IFQ catch
Location of grinders, if applicable (see B2)
Location of safety equipment (first aid kit, life ring, fire extinguisher, etc. ‐ see D3)
F. Prohibited Species (Note: Now a required section for all first receivers)
Provide the name and title of the person(s) responsible for counting, weighing, and labeling prohibited
species by vessel and date
Describe how prohibited species are secured
Identify refrigerated or iced location
Name all persons and positions who will have access to prohibited species once secured
How will any landed prohibited species be dealt with (for example: will prohibited species be donated to
a food share, surrendered to state enforcement, or disposed of?)
G. Electronic Fish Ticket (E‐Ticket) Submittal
For the information below ‐ instead of simply writing the person’s name and title, be sure to write out that they
will be responsible for these duties and list the duties.
Identify the name and title of the person(s) who will provide the catch monitor with the fish ticket
number.
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Identify the name and title of the person(s) responsible for comparing data with the catch monitor and
vessel operator, and ensuring that hard copies of e‐tickets or dock tickets are signed by both vessel
operator and IFQ first receiver. If catch will be transported, this occurs prior to transport.
Identify the name and title of the person(s) responsible for entering, editing, and submitting the data
within 24 hours.
Identify the name and title of the person(s) who will act as a contact point for the catch monitor in case
they have questions about dock tickets or submitted e‐ticket data. Please also include contact
information (phone and/or email) for this person if different than above.
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File Type | application/pdf |
File Title | Catch monitoring plan guidelines |
Subject | catch, monitoring, plan, guidelines |
Author | NOAA Fisheries |
File Modified | 2019-11-18 |
File Created | 2015-10-22 |