CMM 2021-02 04

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CMM 2021-02
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Applicability Definition
Applies to Australia, Canada, China, European Union, NZ, Philippines and USA
Superseded By
Supersedes
CMM 2020-02 03
Pacific Bluefin 30kg or larger catch limits, by flag for certain other members
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4.    CCMs, not described in paragraph 3, may increase their catch of Pacific bluefin tuna 30kg or larger by 15% above their 2002-2004 annual average levels. CCMs with a base line catch of 10 tons or less of Pacific bluefin tuna 30 kg or larger may increase their catch as long as it does not exceed 10 metric tons per year.

Note: paragraph 3 presents catch limits for Japan, Korea and Chinese Taipei

Theme
Quantitative limits for tuna and billfish
Sub Theme
Pacific bluefin tuna catch and effort limits
Category / CMR Section
Quantitative Limits: CCM-level and Collective
Category: Quantitative Limits: CCM-level and Collective
Version Introduced Date:
Version:
1
Audit Point Definition
CCM reported its total catches of PBF 30kg or larger and the Secretariat can verify the CCM’s reported total catches and confirm that the CCM’s catch of PBF 30kg or larger has not increased by more than 15% above its allowable limit, or that the CCM’s catch of PBF 30kg or larger has not exceeded 10mt beyond the CCM’s applicable baseline catch limit.
CCM or collective group Limit Type Limit Value Comment
Australia
Catch (MT)
40
source: CMM 2024-01 04
*footnote 1: New Zealand and Australia may carry forward up to 35 tonnes per year and 10 tonnes per year, respectively, from 2019, 2020, 2021 and 2022 to 2023 and 2024. This special arrangement does not create any precedent in future management.
Canada
Catch (MT)
10
source: Table 2 WCPFC-NC18-2022/WP-02, based on 2002 - 2004 average levels
China
Catch (MT)
10
source: Table 2 WCPFC-NC18-2022/WP-02, based on 2002 - 2004 average levels
European Union
Catch (MT)
10
Source: AR P2 2023
New Zealand
Catch (MT)
200
source: CMM 2024-01 04
*footnote 1: New Zealand and Australia may carry forward up to 35 tonnes per year and 10 tonnes per year, respectively, from 2019, 2020, 2021 and 2022 to 2023 and 2024. This special arrangement does not create any precedent in future management.
Philippines
Catch (MT)
10
source: Table 2 WCPFC-NC18-2022/WP-02, based on 2002 - 2004 average levels
United States of America
Catch (MT)
10
source: Table 2 WCPFC-NC18-2022/WP-02, based on 2002 - 2004 average levels
Category: Quantitative Limits: CCM-level and Collective
CMS Compliance History
When Evaluated:
2024, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016
Average Score:
91%
Likelihood of Non-Compliance:
Moderate
Consequence of Risk Ratings
CCM or collective group Consequence of Non-Compliance Risk of Non-Compliance
European Union
Serious
High
Pacific Islands Forum Fisheries Agency (FFA)