MSA Reauthorization: Recreational Fisheries Data Collection John Boreman, Ph. D. Office of Science and Technology National Marine Fisheries Service Gulf Council Meeting June 2007 Tab H, No. 4
Background • April 2006: NRC Study released • Sept 2006: National Workshop on Information Priorities • Nov 2006: Regional constituent calls • Jan 2007: MSA Reauthorization Act • Ongoing: Data mining and analyses
MSRA Section 401(g)(3): Data Collection • Within 24 months, establish (and implement) a program to improve quality and accuracy of information gathered by MRFSS, taking into account NRC recommendations to the extent feasible • Methodology shall include: • • • Adequate number of intercepts to estimate catch and effort Use of surveys that target registered or licensed anglers Collection of trip report data from charter vessels Development of a weather corrective factor Establishment of an independent oversight committee
Current Status • Plan for upgrading data collection system released in January ’ 07 • Executive Steering Committee established • Operations Team established • Registry Team – TBD • Communications and Education Team TBD
Executive Steering Committee • • • Vince O’Shea (ASMFC) Larry Simpson (GSMFC) Randy Fisher (PSMFC) Kitty Simonds (WPFMC) Miguel Rolon (CFMC) Bob Fletcher (MAFAC) Doug Mecum (NMFS – AKRO) Nancy Thompson (NMFS – NEFSC) John Boreman (NMFS – ST, Chair) Tom Gleason (NMFS – MB, Executive Secretary)
Operations Team • Dave Donaldson (GSMFC) • Russ Porter (PSMFC) • Megan Caldwell (ASMFC) • Richard Cody (FLFWC) • Paul Dalzell (WPFMC) • Rob Kramer (IGFA) • Cindy Thomson (NMFS – SWFSC) • Jason Didden (MAFMC) • Ron Salz (NMFS – ST) • Dick Brame (CCA) • Gary Shepherd (NMFS – NEFSC) • Guillermo Diaz (NMFS – SEFSC) • Bob Clark (ADFG) • Graciela García-Moliner (CFMC) • Mike Armstrong (MADMF) • Rob Andrews (NMFS – ST, interim chair)
What’s Next • OT working on a list of priorities based on: – NRC Report – National Data Needs Workshop (Denver) – Regional conference calls with constituents • Priorities will lead to work plan, which needs to be approved by early June 2007 • Proposed design needs to be ready by June 2008 for clearance and public comment
Input from Angling Public • Public Website will allow feedback • Representation on Operations Team and regional working groups • MAFAC role – – Disseminate information Serves as a point of feedback Responds to specific requests for opinion Has representatives on Executive Steering Committee, Operations Team, and Registry Team • Council Advisory Panels • Regional listening and feedback sessions
MSA Reauthorization: Federal Registry Program John Boreman, Ph. D. Director, Office of Science and Technology National Marine Fisheries Service Council Chairs Meeting May 2007
Sec. 401(g) states: - Federal registry program required in each of the 8 FMC regions by January 2009 (no fees before January 2011) - Covers individuals fishing in the EEZ, for anadromous fish, or for Continental Shelf fishery resources beyond the EEZ - If appropriate, the registration (including ownership, operator, and vessel ID) of vessels used in such fishing - Exempts states with programs that already collect needed information
Sec. 401(g) states: • Improved survey program required by January 2009 • Program shall take into consideration and, to maximum extent feasible, implement recommendations of NRC in its 2006 “Review of Recreational Fisheries Survey Methods”
NRC Recommendation • Establish comprehensive, universal angler sampling frame with national coverage – Compile through National registration and/or coordination of State saltwater licensing programs – Must provide appropriate contact information – Must include all participants – Must include both state and federal waters anglers – Should be restricted to anglers fishing in marine waters – Should be stored in automated, frequently updated database • Base future telephone surveys of recreational fishing on this universal angler sampling frame
Minimum Data Elements -Angler Registration • State of registration • Angler name (first, middle, last, suffix) • Mailing address of permanent residence (street, city, state, zip code) • County of permanent residence • Phone number • Category of registration (if applicable) • Effective dates of registration
Minimum Data Elements -Vessel Registration • Vessel name (if applicable) • Vessel registration number • Name of vessel owner or operator • Mailing address • Phone number • State and County in which vessel primarily operates • Port out of which vessel primarily operates • Effective dates of registration
Current Status of State Registries
Issues To Be Resolved • How will the registry program work? – One registration fits all? – Electronic or paper application? • How will exemptions to state licenses be handled? – License requirements need to be changed? – Registry only for exempted categories? • Data Management – Distributed system (ACCSP, Pac. Fin, Rec. Fin, etc. ) or national system? • Enforcement?
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