For-Hire eVTRs in the Mid-Atlantic
A presentation by Jason Didden, from American Fisheries Society meeting, 2018. This presentation describes development of the program that is now in effect, along with lessons-learned.
In the Mid-Atlantic region, beginning March 2018, vessels that hold Federal party or charter permits for species managed by the Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council will be required to submit electronic vessel trip reports (eVTRs) for all trips carrying passengers for hire. These eVTRs must be submitted through a NOAA-approved eVTR software application within 48 hours of reaching port following the end of a fishing trip.
Vessels with Federal charter or party permits for Atlantic mackerel, squid, butterfish, summer flounder, scup, black sea bass, bluefish, or tilefish will be bound by this rule. This regulation applies to all vessels with these permits, including those outside of the Mid-Atlantic region, regardless of where they are fishing when carrying passengers for hire.
Quick Links
- MAFMC For-Hire eVTR Framework Web Page – information and documents related to the development of this action
- For-Hire eVTR Q&A, 2/1/2018
- GARFO Summary of eVTR Reporting Requirements
- GARFO Summary of eVTR Software Options
- NOAA Fisheries Permit Holder Bulletin
- NOAA Fisheries Navigator Excerpt – New Reporting Requirements for the Mid-Atlantic Charter and Party Fleet
- Fact Sheet: How are Party/Charter Vessel Trip Reports Used?
Contact Jason here.
