December 14, 2020 — The following was released by NOAA Fisheries:
Background
- NOAA Fisheries and the South Atlantic and Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Councils are implementing the new Southeast For-Hire Electronic Reporting Program in January 2021.
- The intent of the program is to provide more timely catch information by federally-permitted charter vessels, to enhance data collection, and provide accurate and reliable fisheries information about catch, effort, and discards to be used in future population assessments and management evaluations.
Southeast For-Hire Reporting Webinar Information and Registration
- Please join us as we walk you through the reporting process and answer your questions. The webinars will be recorded and available to the public.
- For Gulf of Mexico permit holders:
- December 15, 2020 10:00 AM-12:00 PM EST (Register here)
- December 15, 2020 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM EST (Register here)
- For South Atlantic permit holders:
- December 16, 2020 10:00 AM-12:00 PM EST (Register here)
- December 16, 2020 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM EST (Register here)
Please Note: All permit holders should have received an informational toolkit with additional program information via US Postal Service. These tool-kits and instructional videos are also available online at: https://www.fisheries.noaa.gov/southeast/recreational-fishing-data/southeast-hire-electronic-reporting-program. The website also provides information on the webinars including how to register and attend.
If you have any questions or did not receive a toolkit, please call our customer service hotline (available from 8:00-4:30, EST, Monday through Friday) at 1-833-707-1632 or email us at ser.electronicreporting@noaa.gov.