CMM 2012-01 Att B

Attachment B (Guideline for alternative reduction of FAD sets for paragraph 11 (ii) )
1. In order to observe the FAD set limit, the flag CCM participating in this project shall ensure to take at least the following measures; (1) In order to monitor the number of FAD sets in a timely manner, the captain of a purse seine vessel shall transmit a photocopy of its logbook of the previous week to the flag CCM authority every Monday. The photocopy will also be provided to the observer onboard.  In the absence of a photocopier, the captain of said vessel shall complete a document form  indicating the necessary data from its logbook and transmitting the said document form at its next available opportunity and giving a copy to the observer.   (2)  The flag CCM shall compile the information and provide every two weeks (i) number of FAD set as well as total set estimated bigeye catch by set by vessel and (ii) accumulated information of (i) of its vessels to the Secretariat.   (3)  After the number of FAD set conducted reaches 80% of the set limit, the CCM shall report the information (2) above weekly to the Secretariat.   (4)  After the number of FAD set conducted reaches 90% of the set limit, the captain shall transmit the photocopy of its logbook daily to the flag CCM authority.   (5)  When the number of FAD set conducted reaches the limit, the CMM shall promptly take necessary measures to ensure that no further set on FADs shall be made by its purse seine vessels during the calendar year and report the measures taken to the Secretariat.   2.  A CCM implementing the alternative measure shall report the status of implementation of the project through Part 2 report and to SC as well as TCC.  If there is a comment from a Committee, the CCM shall respond within one month through the Secretariat.