CMM 2018-03 (resolves 02)

Source:
CMM 2018-03
Status: Active
Included in ARPt2
Effective From
Applicability Definition
Applies to Flag CCMs with vessels on the WCPFC RFV
Report on implementation of IPOA Seabirds, including NPOAs for reducing incidental catch of seabirds in longline fisheries
Full Text

Resolves as follows:
1.  Commission Members, Cooperating Non-members and participating Territories (CCMs) should, to the greatest extent practical, implement the International Plan of Action for Reducing Incidental Catches of Seabirds in Longline Fisheries (IPOA-Seabirds) if they have not already done so.

2.  CCMs should report to the Commission on their implementation of the IPOA-Seabirds, including, as appropriate, the status of their National Plans of Action for Reducing Incidental Catches of Seabirds in Longline Fisheries.
 

Theme
Mitigating impacts of fishing on species of special interest
Sub Theme
Annual report on implementation
Category / CMR Section
Report
Category: Report
Version Introduced Date:
Version:
1
Audit Point Definition
The Secretariat confirms that CCM submitted a report on its implementation of the IPOA-Seabirds, including, as appropriate, the status of its National Plan of Action for Reducing Incidental Catches of Seabirds in Longline Fisheries.
CCM limits not applicable for this obligation
Category: Report
CMS Compliance History
When Evaluated:
Average Score:N/A
Likelihood of Non-Compliance:
Moderate
Consequence of Risk Ratings
CCM or collective group Consequence of Non-Compliance Risk of Non-Compliance