A Snapshot of NOAA Fisheries Data Collection

of Commercial Fishery Costs

Eric Thunberg, Juan Agar, Scott Crosson, Brian Garber-Yonts, Abigail Harley, 

Andrew Kitts, Todd Lee, Carl Lian, Christopher Liese, Minling Pan, Larry Perruso, 

George Silva, Dale Squires, Erin Steiner, and Steve Stohs

U.S. Department of Commerce

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

National Marine Fisheries Service

NOAA Technical Memorandum NMFS-F/SPO-154

August 2015

A Snapshot of NOAA Fisheries Data Collection

of Commercial Fishery Costs

Eric Thunberg, Juan Agar, Scott Crosson, Brian Garber-Yonts, Abigail Harley, 

Andrew Kitts, Todd Lee, Carl Lian, Christopher Liese, Minling Pan, Larry Perruso, 

George Silva, Dale Squires, Erin Steiner, and Steve Stohs

NOAA Technical Memorandum NMFS-F/SPO-154

August 2015

U.S. Department of Commerce

Penny Pritzker, Secretary 

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

Kathryn D. Sullivan, Ph.D., Administrator

National Marine Fisheries Service

Eileen Sobeck, Assistant Administrator for Fisheries
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Recommended citation:

Thunberg, E., J. Agar, S. Crosson, B. Garber-Yonts, A. Harley, A. Kitts, T. Lee, C. Lian, C. Liese, M. Pan, L.

Perruso, G. Silva, D. Squires, E. Steiner, and S. Stohs. 2015. A Snapshot of NOAA Fisheries Data Collection 

of Commercial Fishery Costs. U.S. Dept of Commer., NOAA Technical Memorandum NMFS-F/SPO-154, 

331 p.

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Table of Contents

1.0 Introduction ............................................................................................................................................1

2.0 Background and History of NOAA Fisheries Commercial Fishery Cost Data Collection .........................2

3.0 Alaska Cost Data Collection Programs....................................................................................................7

3.1 Alaska Fisheries Economic Data Report (EDR) Program.....................................................................7

3.1.1 Background ..................................................................................................................................7

3.1.2 Data Collection Methods .............................................................................................................7

3.1.3 BSAI Crab EDR ..............................................................................................................................8

3.1.3.1 Population.............................................................................................................................8

3.1.3.2 Survey Forms.........................................................................................................................8

3.1.4 Amendment 80 EDR.....................................................................................................................9

3.1.4.1 Population.............................................................................................................................9

3.1.4.2 Survey Form..........................................................................................................................9

3.1.5 Amendment 91 Chinook Salmon EDR..........................................................................................9

3.1.5.1 Population.............................................................................................................................9

3.1.5.2 Survey Forms.........................................................................................................................9

3.1.6 GOA Trawl EDR...........................................................................................................................10

3.1.6.1 Population...........................................................................................................................10

3.1.6.2 Survey Forms.......................................................................................................................10

4.0 Northwest Cost Data Collection Programs...........................................................................................11

4.1 Economic Data Collection (EDC) Program.........................................................................................11

4.1.1 Background ................................................................................................................................11

4.1.2 Population..................................................................................................................................12

4.1.3 Data Collection Methods ...........................................................................................................12

4.1.4 Survey Forms..............................................................................................................................12

4.2 Limited Entry Groundfish Fixed Gear Cost and Earnings Survey ......................................................13

4.2.1 Background ................................................................................................................................13

4.2.2 Population..................................................................................................................................13

4.2.3 Data Collection Methods ...........................................................................................................13

4.2.4 Survey Forms..............................................................................................................................14

4.3 West Coast Open Access Groundfish, Salmon, Crab, and Shrimp Cost and Earnings Survey...........15
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4.3.1 Background ................................................................................................................................15

4.3.2 Population..................................................................................................................................15

4.3.3 Data Collection Methods ...........................................................................................................15

4.3.4 Survey Forms..............................................................................................................................16

5.0 Pacific Islands Cost Data Collection ......................................................................................................17

5.1 Real-time Trip Level Cost Data Collection Program of the Hawaii Longline Fishery.........................17

5.1.1 Background ................................................................................................................................17

5.1.2 Population..................................................................................................................................17

5.1.3 Data Collection Methods ...........................................................................................................17

5.1.4 Survey Form...............................................................................................................................17

5.2 Trip Level Cost Data Collection Program of the American Samoa Longline Fishery.........................19

5.2.1 Background ................................................................................................................................19

5.2.2 Population..................................................................................................................................19

5.2.3 Data Collection Methods ...........................................................................................................19

5.2.4 Survey Form...............................................................................................................................19

5.3 Trip Level Cost Data Collection Program in Three Territorial Areas: 1) Small Boat Fishery in Guam, 

2) Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI), and 3) American Samoa.........................21

5.3.1 Background ................................................................................................................................21

5.3.2 Populations ................................................................................................................................21

5.3.3 Data Collection Methods ...........................................................................................................21

5.3.4 Survey Form...............................................................................................................................22

6.0 Southwest Cost Data Collection............................................................................................................23

6.1 West Coast Albacore Troll and Pole-and-Line Fishery ......................................................................23

6.1.1 Background ................................................................................................................................23

6.1.2 Population..................................................................................................................................23

6.1.3 Data Collection Methods ...........................................................................................................23

6.2 West Coast Commercial Swordfish Fishery Cost-and-Earnings Survey ............................................24

6.2.1 Background ................................................................................................................................24

6.2.2 Population..................................................................................................................................24

6.2.3 Data Collection Methods ...........................................................................................................24

6.2.4 Survey Forms..............................................................................................................................24

7.0 Southeast Cost Data Collection.............................................................................................................25
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7.1 Trip-level and Annual Economic Surveys of Federally Permitted Vessels in Southeast Coastal 

Fisheries..................................................................................................................................................25

7.1.1 Background ................................................................................................................................25

7.1.2 Population..................................................................................................................................25

7.1.3 Data Collection Methods ...........................................................................................................25

7.1.4 Survey Forms..............................................................................................................................26

7.2 Annual Economic Survey of Federal Gulf and Atlantic Shrimp Permit Holders................................27

7.2.1 Background ................................................................................................................................27

7.2.2 Population..................................................................................................................................27

7.2.3 Data Collection Methods and Survey Forms..............................................................................27

7.3 Economic Survey of Federal South Atlantic Golden Crab Permit Holders........................................28

7.3.1 Background ................................................................................................................................28

7.3.2 Population..................................................................................................................................28

7.3.3 Data Collection Methods and Survey Forms..............................................................................28

7.4 Economic Survey of Federal Wreckfish Individual Transferable Quota (ITQ) Holders.....................29

7.4.1 Background ................................................................................................................................29

7.4.2 Population..................................................................................................................................29

7.4.3 Data Collection Methods and Survey Forms..............................................................................29

7.5. U.S. Caribbean Small-Scale Fisheries ...............................................................................................30

7.5.1 Background ................................................................................................................................30

7.5.2 Population..................................................................................................................................30

7.5.3 Data Collection Methods ...........................................................................................................30

8.0 Northeast Cost Data Collection.............................................................................................................31

8.1 Northeast Trip Costs Survey..............................................................................................................31

8.1.1 Background ................................................................................................................................31

8.1.2 Population..................................................................................................................................31

8.1.3 Data Collection Methods ...........................................................................................................31

8.1.4 Survey Forms..............................................................................................................................32

8.2 Northeast Fixed Costs Survey ...........................................................................................................33

8.2.1 Background ................................................................................................................................33

8.2.2 Population..................................................................................................................................33

8.2.3 Data Collection Methods ...........................................................................................................33
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8.2.4 Survey Form...............................................................................................................................34

9. 0 Atlantic Highly Migratory Species Cost Data Collection.......................................................................35

9.1 Background .......................................................................................................................................35

9.2 Population.........................................................................................................................................35

9.3 Data Collection Methods ..................................................................................................................35

9.4 Survey Forms.....................................................................................................................................36

References ..................................................................................................................................................37

List of Tables

Table 1. Summary of NOAA Fisheries Cost Data Collection Programs 2000 to 2014 (cells shaded in green 

indicate data collection events)....................................................................................................................5

Table 2. Meta-Data Summary of NOAA Fisheries Economics Program Current Cost Data Collection 

Programs (2014 or most recent year)...........................................................................................................6

Appendices

Appendix A BSAI Crab Catcher Vessel EDR Form................................................................................................39

Appendix B BSAI Crab Processor EDR Form.........................................................................................................56

Appendix C BSAI Crab Catcher/Processor EDR Form..........................................................................................76

Appendix D Amendment 80 Non-AFA Trawl Gear Catcher/Processor Form................................................101

Appendix E Amendment 91/Chinook AFA Pollock Fishery Vessel Fuel Survey EDR Form..........................116

Appendix F Amendment 91/Chinook AFA Pollock Fishery Vessel Fuel Survey EDR Form..........................122

Appendix G Amendment 91/Chinook Salmon PSC Allocation In-Season Compensated Transfer Report 

EDR Form................................................................................................................................................................128

Appendix H Gulf of Alaska Trawl Catcher Vessel EDR Form............................................................................134

Appendix I Gulf of Alaska Trawl Catcher/Processor Vessels EDR Form.........................................................146

Appendix J Gulf of Alaska Trawl Shoreside Processor EDR Form...................................................................165

Appendix K West Coast Limited Entry Trawl Groundfish Catcher Vessel EDC Form...................................176

Appendix L West Coast Limited Entry Trawl Groundfish Catcher/Processor Vessel EDC Form.................193

Appendix M West Coast Groundfish First Receiver and Shorebased Processor EDC Form........................206

Appendix N West Coast Limited Entry Trawl Mothership Vessel EDC Form.................................................223

Appendix O West Coast Limited Entry Fixed Gear Cost Earnings Survey Forms..........................................236
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Appendix P West Coast Open Access Groundfish, Salmon, Crab, and Shrimp Cost Earnings Survey 

Forms.......................................................................................................................................................................244

Appendix Q Real Time Hawaii Longline Fishery Trip Cost Data Collection Survey Form.............................252

Appendix R Trip Level Cost Data Collection in the American Samoa Longline Fishery Survey Forms.......255

Appendix S Small Boat Trip Level Cost Data Collection in American Samoa, CNMI, and Guam Survey 

Form........................................................................................................................................................................258

Appendix T West Coast Drift Gillnet and Harpoon Fishery Cost and Earnings Survey Forms.....................260

Appendix U Southeast Coastal Logbook Trip Cost Form..................................................................................269

Appendix V Southeast Coastal Fisheries Annual Cost Form............................................................................277

Appendix W Annual Survey of Federal South Atlantic and Gulf of Mexico Shrimp Vessels Survey 

Form........................................................................................................................................................................280

Appendix X Economic Survey of South Atlantic Golden Crab Survey Form..................................................283

Appendix Y Economic Survey of Federal Wreckfish ITQ Holders Survey Forms...........................................289

Appendix Z Economic Survey of Fisheries in Puerto Rico Survey Forms.......................................................295

Appendix AA Northeast Observer Trip Cost Data Collection Survey Form...................................................306

Appendix AB Northeast Fixed Costs Survey Forms...........................................................................................308

Appendix AC Atlantic Highly Migratory Species Trip Summary Survey Form...............................................323

Appendix AD Atlantic Highly Migratory Species Annual Expenditures Survey Form...................................329
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1.0 Introduction

Evaluation of economic effects of fishery management decisions is required under the 

Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act (MSA) as well as the National 

Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), the Regulatory Flexibility Act (RFA), and Executive Order 

12866 (Regulatory Planning and Review). These statutes and the Executive Order place 

emphasis on how regulatory programs affect net benefits to society as well as the profitability 

of fishing firms, which requires information on both benefits and costs. Additionally, Councils 

and NOAA Fisheries have developed and adopted measures of economic performance to 

monitor whether fishery management programs are meeting management objectives. These 

economic performance measures may include: costs, earnings, and profitability (net revenue); 

productivity change and economic efficiency; capacity; economic stability; net benefits to 

society; distribution of economic net benefits; and market power. 

To meet these needs NOAA Fisheries’ Office of Science and Technology has invested in 

cost data collection of commercial fisheries by providing dedicated funding to regional Science 

Centers. Funding of cost data collection in catch share fisheries has been further enhanced by 

the NOAA Fisheries Office of Sustainable Fisheries and through cost recovery. This 

programmatic support has led to an expansion of systematic cost data collection programs,

from five programs in 2002 to 19 in 2014. Each of these programs has been tailored to suit 

regional Council requirements and/or through add-ons to take advantage of other regionspecific fishery-dependent or fishery-independent data collection programs. This means that 

there are important differences among regions in how cost data are collected, and even though 

these data collection programs and economic analyses may be documented at the regional 

level, no summary of cost data collection programs across regions exists. Such a cross section 

of cost data collection programs seems appropriate and timely given the growth and expanded 

scope of current NOAA Fisheries cost data collection. 

This report includes systematic cost data collections that have either been replicated or, 

particularly for relatively recent programs, are scheduled to be replicated in the future. For this 

purpose, snapshots of data collection programs in place as of 2014 or known future data 

collection programs are described.

Section 2 of this report provides a historical perspective of the development of NOAA 

Fisheries cost data collection over time. Section 2 also provides metadata for current cost data 

collections as of 2014. The rest of this report (Sections 3 to 9) provides a brief narrative for each 

of the regional data collection programs. This narrative includes background information, 

defines the survey population, and describes the data collection methods as well as any 

pertinent information about the survey forms that were used for the most recent data 

collection event. These survey forms are included as appendices to this report.
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2.0 Background and History of NOAA Fisheries Commercial Fishery Cost Data 

Collection

NOAA Fisheries and its precursor, the U.S. Bureau of Commercial Fisheries, have a long 

history of economic studies of costs and returns in U.S. domestic commercial fisheries. Most 

early cost and earnings studies were conducted to evaluate the economic performance of one 

or more fisheries due to a resource change or external shock having an adverse effect on 

profitability or competitiveness. For example, Lynch et al. (1961) evaluated the competiveness 

of the New England groundfish fleet due to declines in local fish stocks and a price-cost squeeze 

resulting from a combination of higher input prices and lower seafood prices caused by imports 

coming from Canada. Cost data used in their study was obtained from 25 trawlers for the years 

1953–1957. Using data from Boston-based trawlers for 1957–1966, Noetzel and Norton (1969) 

evaluated the economic effects on the Boston-based large trawl vessels due to declines in 

haddock stocks on Georges Bank. Noetzel (1977) examined cost and returns associated with 

sudden increases in fuel and other petroleum-based inputs for selected fisheries in the Atlantic 

(New England groundfish), Gulf of Mexico (shrimp), and Pacific (salmon, tuna, and Bering Sea 

king and tanner crab). In each of these three studies, the primary purpose was to inform 

industry and government on how to design financial assistance and fishery development

programs that may be appropriate to the need. 

Although the sources of data in Lynch et al. (1961) and Noetzel and Norton (1969) are 

noted, it is unclear whether these data were from a dedicated survey conducted for the study 

or from some other data collection program. According to Noetzel (1977) the data for his study 

were obtained from “...vessel operators participating in various programs of the National 

Marine Fisheries Service,” which suggests a broad-based data collection program or programs

not specifically designed for Noetzel’s study. Exactly what these programs may have been is 

uncertain, although data obtained from vessel owners participating in the Capital Construction 

Fund (CCF) is one possibility. The only known cross-regional survey of fishing vessel cost and 

earnings (either before or since) was the Census of Commercial Fisheries conducted by the U.S. 

Bureau of the Census Bureau (1970). The Census was conducted for operating costs and 

revenues incurred during calendar year 1967. The survey included payments to crew as well as 

operating costs including fuel, net repair and replacement, vessel maintenance and repair, 

rental of electronic gear, insurance, depreciation, lease or rental cost of vessels, and all other 

vessel costs. Costs and returns were reported by region, major U.S. port, and vessel size and 

gear. The 1967 census was a follow-up to the 1963 Census of Commercial Fisheries, both of

which collected data on number of operating vessels and employment (U.S. Bureau of the 

Census, 1966). Note that the 1963 Census did not collect operating cost data but did collect 

data on the purchase price of fishing vessels.

The Census of Commercial Fisheries was not repeated and, as noted by Norton et al.

(1985), the cost and earnings studies that had been conducted in the past by the U.S. Bureau of 

Commercial Fisheries and NOAA Fisheries were curtailed by 1972. With the exceptions of 

Herrick et al. (1992) and Gautam and Kitts (1996), cost and earnings studies conducted by 
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NOAA Fisheries economists through the 1990s were based on occasional surveys of specific 

fisheries. Both Herrick et al. (1992) and Gautam and Kitts (1996) used income tax data provided 

to the NOAA Fisheries Office of Financial Services as a condition of participation in the CCF.1 At 

least in concept, the CCF offers the potential to develop a database on costs from a cross

section of fishing vessels from which cost and returns could be estimated for any specific 

fishery. However, the income tax forms supplied to the Office of Financial Services are provided 

as paper records, so data entry is labor-intensive. Income taxes are prepared using a variety of 

accounting principles, which complicates construction of a consistent database. Lastly, there is 

no assurance that data obtained from participating vessel owners will be representative of all 

fisheries or gear types of potential interest or that they are representative of the population of 

fishing vessels (Gautam and Kitts, 1996). For these reasons, further development of cost data 

obtainable through the CCF program was not undertaken.

As previously noted, during the 1990s cost data collection was conducted on an ad hoc 

basis. Ward et al. (1995) estimated costs and returns for the Gulf of Mexico shrimp fishery. 

Hamilton et al. (1996) conducted a cost and earnings survey of the Hawaii longline fleet and 

Hamilton and Huffman (1997) estimated costs and returns for the Hawaii small boat fishery. In 

the Northeast a series of data collection studies were conducted to estimate costs in the hook 

fishery (Georgianna et al., 1998), the small trawler fleet (Lallemand et al., 1998), the scallop 

fishery (Georgianna et al., 1999), the large trawler fleet (Lallemand et al., 1999), and the squid 

fishery (Georgianna et al., 2001). Waters et al. (2001) conducted a survey of boat owners 

participating in the reef fish fishery in the Florida Keys during 1994. A pilot study to test the 

feasibility of using port agents stationed along the Atlantic coast to collect economic data was 

undertaken by the Atlantic Coastal Cooperative Statistics Program (ACCSP) during 1999 to 2000 

(ACCSP, 2001). While each of these surveys provided useful economic data at the time, they 

were done without dedicated funding and so could not be replicated. This inhibited the ability 

to conduct economic assessments of management change over time.

A series of budget initiatives undertaken during the 2000s made it possible, for the first 

time, for NOAA Fisheries’ regional economics programs to take a systematic programmatic 

approach to cost data collection. These efforts led to a gradual expansion of data collection 

programs across regions, which are chronicled in Table 1. By 2002, continuous data collection 

was in place in the Northeast, South Atlantic, and Highly Migratory Species (HMS) fisheries, 

including the South Atlantic costal logbook reporting form; the Agency’s first mandatory cost 

data collection program. Similar data collection programs were implemented in the Hawaii 

longline fishery in 2004, and in 2005 continuous annual data collection programs were

implemented in fisheries of the Gulf of Mexico and the Bering Sea/Aleutian Islands (BSAI) crab 

fishery. Systematic rotation of cost surveys for key fisheries in the Northwest was established 

 1 The CCF was created with the Merchant Marine Act of 1936 to fund the purchase or major 

reconstruction of vessels using deferred taxes on income. For more information see 

http://www.nmfs.noaa.gov/mb/financial_services/ccf.htm.
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by 2006. With the exception of 2012, at least one new data collection program was added in 

each year through 2013. 

As of 2014 there were 19 data collection programs implemented and managed by 

economists in each of NOAA Fisheries’ six Science Centers (see Table 2). Two of these programs 

(Northwest Groundfish Trawl Rationalization Economic Data Collection and Alaska Economic 

Data Reports) include multiple fleets or fisheries but share common data collection methods 

and protocols. For this reason, these two programs are treated as a single data collection 

program. Seven of the 16 data collection programs are mandatory. Seven of the 16 programs 

are a census of the population of interest. In 12 of the 19 programs data are collected on costs 

incurred over a specified year. In the West Coast fixed gear and open access surveys, data are 

collected for the previous 2 years whereas the remaining programs collect cost data for the 

year prior to the year the survey is fielded. The remaining seven programs collect costs incurred 

during a trip. In both the HMS and Southeast, trip cost surveys are based on pre-selected

vessels, which reports trip costs for all trips taken during the selection year. Data collection 

programs use a variety of survey vehicles including mail, telephone, personal interview, 

logbook, observers, and web-based surveys. Eleven of the 19 data collection programs use a 

single survey vehicle. The remaining eight programs use two survey vehicles. In most cases, the 

two survey vehicles complement one another. The primary survey vehicle in both the 

Northwest Groundfish Trawl Rationalization Economic Data Collection Program and the Alaska 

Economic Data Reports is web-based, although a mail/fax-in option is available. A web-based 

option is also offered as an alternative to completing a mail survey in the Northeast Fixed Cost 

Survey. Each of the seven trip cost surveys involves continuous ongoing data collection. For 

data collection programs where costs incurred over a year are the unit of observation, five

collect annual cost data every year, three are on a 3-year cycle, and five are on a 5-year or 5- to 

7-year survey cycle.
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Table 1. Summary of NOAA Fisheries Cost Data Collection Programs 2000 to 2014 (cells shaded in green indicate data collection events)

Data Collection Program 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014

AK BSAI Crab3

AK Amendment 803

AK Amendment 91 Chinook Salmon3

NW Groundfish Trawl Rationalization Economic Data Collection1

NW Limited Entry Groundfish Trawl2

NW Limited Entry Groundfish Fixed Gear

NW Open Access Groundfish, Salmon, Crab, and Shrimp Cost and

Earnings

PI Cost Data Collection of the Hawaii Longline Fishery

PI Cost Data Collection of the American Samoa Longline Fishery

PI Cost Data Collection Program in Three Territorial Areas

SW West Coast Albacore Troll and Pole-and-Line Fishery

SW West Coast Commercial Swordfish Fishery 

SE Trip-level Economic Survey of South Atlantic Coastal Fisheries

SE Annual Economic Survey of South Atlantic Coastal Fisheries

SE Trip-level Economic Survey of Gulf of Mexico Coastal Fisheries

SE Annual Economic Survey of Gulf of Mexico Coastal Fisheries

SE Economic Survey of Federal Gulf of Mexico Shrimp

SE Economic Survey of Federal South Atlantic Shrimp

SE Economic Survey of Federal South Atlantic Golden Crab

SE Economic Survey of Wreckfish ITQ Holders

US Caribbean Small-scale Fisheries4

NE Northeast Trip Costs Survey

NE Northeast Fixed Costs Survey

Atlantic HMS Trip Cost Survey5

Atlantic HMS Annual Cost Survey5

1 Includes data collection for catcher vessel, catcher-processor, mothership, and first receiver sectors of the Northwest Groundfish Trawl Rationalization program. 2 The limited entry groundfish trawl data collection transitioned to the mandatory Groundfish Trawl Rationalization Economic Data Collection program in 2010. 3 Part of Alaska Economic Data Report program including BSAI Crab, Amendment 80, and Amendment 91 Chinook Salmon. 4 Includes Puerto Rico and U.S. Virgin Islands (St. Thomas, St. Croix, and St. John). 5 Voluntary reporting of Atlantic HMS cost data collection was initiated in 1996 and became mandatory in 2003.
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Table 2. Meta-Data Summary of NOAA Fisheries Economics Program Current Cost Data Collection Programs (2014 or most recent year)

Requirement

Sampling 

Regime

Unit of 

Observation Survey Vehicle Frequency

Program Name

M = mandatory,

V = voluntary

S = sample,

C = census

T = trip,

A = annual

M = mail,

W = web,

T = telephone,

L = logbook,

PI = personal interview,

OB = observer

Y = yearly,

O = ongoing,

3Y = every 3 years,

5Y = every 5 years

5-7Y = 5 to 7 years

AK Alaska Economic Data Report1 M C A W Y

NW Groundfish Trawl Rationalization Economic Data Collection Program2 M C A M,W Y

NW Open Access Groundfish, Salmon, Crab, and Shrimp Cost and Earnings V C A T,PI 3Y

NW Limited Entry Groundfish Fixed Gear V C A T,PI 3Y

PI Cost Data Collection Program of the Hawaii Longline Fishery V S T OB O

PI Cost Data Collection Program of the American Samoa Longline Fishery V S T PI,OB O

PI Cost Data Collection Program in Three Territorial Areas V S T PI O

SW West Coast Albacore Troll and Pole-and-Line Fishery V S A M,PI 5Y

SW West Coast Commercial Swordfish Fishery V S A M 5Y

SE Trip-level Economic Survey of Southeast Coastal Fisheries M S T L O

SE Annual Economic Survey of Southeast Coastal Fisheries M S A M Y

SE Economic Survey of Federal Gulf and Atlantic Shrimp M S A M Y

SE Economic Survey of Federal South Atlantic Golden Crab V C A M 5Y

SE Economic Survey of Wreckfish Individual Transferable Quota Holders V C A M 5Y

US Caribbean Small-scale Fisheries V S T T,PI 5-7Y

NE Northeast Trip Costs Survey V S T OB O

NE Northeast Fixed Costs Survey V S A M,W 3Y

Atlantic HMS Trip Cost Survey M S T L O

Atlantic HMS Annual Cost Survey M S A M Y 1 Alaska EDR program covers data collection programs for BSAI Crab, Amendment 80, Amendment 91 Chinook Salmon, and Gulf of Alaska Trawl 2 Includes data collection for catcher vessel, catcher-processor, mothership, and first receiver sectors of the Northwest Groundfish Trawl Rationalization program
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3.0 Alaska Cost Data Collection Programs

3.1 Alaska Fisheries Economic Data Report (EDR) Program

3.1.1 Background

Since 2005, the Alaska Fisheries Science Center (AFSC) has implemented three 

mandatory economic data collections in North Pacific fishery catch share programs under the 

guidance of the North Pacific Fishery Management Council (NPFMC). As part of Fishery 

Management Plan (FMP) amendments implementing the BSAI Crab Rationalization (effective 

2005) and Amendment 80 Non-AFA Trawl (effective 2008) programs, NPFMC incorporated 

mandatory annual reporting of comprehensive cost, earnings, production, and employment 

data by catch share program participants.2 Following implementation of Chinook salmon 

bycatch management measures in the AFA pollock fishery under Amendment 91 to the Bering 

Sea groundfish FMP (effective 2013), NPFMC designed an EDR program to collect a narrower 

range of variables from AFA participants specifically intended to inform analyses of the cost and 

effectiveness of the A91 bycatch avoidance measures. A fourth EDR program approved by 

NPFMC is scheduled to begin in 2016 to collect baseline cost and employment data from vessels 

and processors active in the Gulf of Alaska (GOA) groundfish trawl fishery, for which a catch 

share program is in development. The GOA Trawl EDR represents the first effort in Alaska to 

collect enhanced economic data in advance of implementing a catch share program; 

rationalization of GOA groundfish was expected to be effective by 2016–2017 at the time the 

EDR was approved, but is currently indefinitely delayed. 

3.1.2 Data Collection Methods

Each of the four EDR programs is a mandatory census of the associated populations with 

annual submission of data forms. Information for the previous calendar year of operations is 

reported (i.e., forms reporting information pertaining to CY 2013 were submitted in 2014). 

Reporting requirements, including the range and specification of data elements, are detailed in

the Council's preferred alternative as described in the submission document for each respective 

FMP amendment. Procedural requirements are codified under federal fisheries regulation, 

including submission due dates, penalties for non-compliance, and authorization for third-party 

auditors to validate submitters' EDR records. In the case of the BSAI Crab and GOA Trawl EDR 

programs, the Pacific States Marine Fisheries Commission (PSMFC) is specified as the thirdparty data collection agent. Implementing regulations prohibit access to identifying information 

in EDR records (e.g., names, permit numbers) by NOAA Fisheries personnel and other 

authorized data users. PSMFC provides crab and GOA EDR micro-data records to data users in 

anonymized form. The PSMFC also furnishes primary administrative support for collection and 

database management for all of AFSC's EDR collections. 

 2 AFA refers to the Americanization of Fisheries Act, which authorized the formation of cooperatives in the Alaskan 

pollock fisheru.
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All EDR collections are administered primarily through a secure online data collection 

portal hosted by PSMFC, with customized web applications for each EDR form and submitter 

type. The web application incorporates paste-in and other functionality to minimize error and 

reporting burden associated with tabular data entry. Logic checks to identify potential reporting 

errors are included in the web application. Entities in each of the respective census frames are 

identified annually from in-season catch accounting records and/or permit registries. Subject 

entities and individuals are notified by PSMFC via certified mail 90 days prior to the respective 

submission deadline, with secure login credentials for the online portal and instructions for 

obtaining user support or paper reporting forms as an alternative to online submission. Upon 

logging in with the provided credentials, the submitter is routed through the process of 

completing and electronically signing the required forms for submission. In practice, the 

submitting respondent may be the named sole proprietor or a spouse, but is more commonly 

an accountant or bookkeeper on staff or under contract with the company, or a more senior 

financial officer. As the initial step of each form, a certification section identifies the active 

participation conditions that require an entity to complete and submit the data report portion 

of the form, and allows the submitter to submit the certification section only if such conditions 

do not apply. 

The above describes the general framework under which all of AFSC's EDR programs 

have been developed and administered. Distinct target populations, data elements, and 

methods of the respective EDR programs are outlined below. 

3.1.3 BSAI Crab EDR

3.1.3.1 Population

The BSAI EDR population includes a) operators (owners and/or leaseholders) of catcher 

vessels and catcher/processors with landings of BSAI program crab (including CDQ allocation 

crab), and b) shore-based Registered Crab Receivers who purchase and/or process landed BSAI 

crab. For both groups, the annual submission requirement is conditional on active participation 

in harvest, purchase, and/or processing of BSAI crab. Under the program, both harvest quota 

(QS/IFQ) and processing quota (PQS/IPQ) are held by qualified corporate entities or harvest 

cooperatives that are typically distinct from the entities that operate the crab vessels and from 

the processors that are subject to the EDR requirement. As such, no EDR data are collected 

from quota-holding entities specific to QS or IFQ seller/lessor activity and income. 

3.1.3.2 Survey Forms

Separate EDR forms are developed for catcher vessels, catcher processors (CPs), and 

Shoreside Processors/Registered Crab Receivers. Each survey form is tailored to the 

circumstances appropriate to each of these categories, with the CP form comprised of a 

combination of all data elements collected in the catcher vessel and shoreside processor forms. 

The crab EDR forms currently in use for catcher vessels, shoreside processors, and 

Catcher/Processors are included as Appendices A–C, respectively. Prior to 2012, crab EDR forms 
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for both vessels and processors included comprehensive reporting of itemized variable and 

fixed costs, with additional stratification by fishery and/or location; the NPFMC took action in 

2011 to revise crab EDR requirements to reduce reporting burden and address data quality 

limitations. 

3.1.4 Amendment 80 EDR

3.1.4.1 Population

All Amendment 80 Quota Share (QS) permit holders are required to submit the 

Amendment 80 Non-AFA Trawl Gear Catcher/Processor EDR form; permit holders who actively 

operated an A80 vessel are required to complete the entire form, while permit holders who did 

not operate a vessel are required to complete portions of the form pertaining to QS permit sale 

and/or lease costs and revenues.

3.1.4.2 Survey Form

The annual Amendment 80 Non-AFA Trawl Gear Catcher/Processor EDR form (Appendix 

D) collects quantitative data on vessel production capacity and other characteristics, vessel 

activity, revenue from fishery production and QS sales or leases, capital expenditures and 

operating expenses, and employment and compensation of on-board fishing, processing, and 

other crew. Beginning in 2016, a revised version of the A80 EDR form will go into effect, which 

incorporates additional data elements required under the GOA Trawl EDR (see below; all but 

one of the A80 QS holders will be subject to GOA Trawl EDR reporting requirements). 

3.1.5 Amendment 91 Chinook Salmon EDR

3.1.5.1 Population

The Amendment 91 Chinook Salmon population includes a) owners and leaseholders of 

AFA-permitted catcher vessels, catcher-processors, and motherships active in the Bering Sea 

pollock fishery, b) vessel masters of these vessels, and c) entities eligible to hold AFA pollock 

quota and associated Chinook salmon PSC allocation that participate in "compensated" lease 

transfers of Chinook PSC (apart from AFA vessel owners, this includes AFA In-shore Sector 

harvest cooperative representatives, sector-based Incentive Plan Agreement representatives, 

and Community Development Quota Program group representatives). 

3.1.5.2 Survey Forms

The annual Amendment 91 EDR is comprised of three separate forms: the Vessel Fuel 

Survey, the Vessel Master Survey, and the Compensated Transfer Report (included as 

Appendices E–G, respectively). Note that for the Amendment 91 EDR, all forms must be 

submitted using the online web application (i.e., submission using the paper/pdf version is not 

permitted under the rule). All vessel owners/leaseholders are required to submit the Vessel 
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Fuel Survey as well as one or more Vessel Master Survey forms completed by each individual 

who acted as captain of the vessel during the year. The fuel survey collects quantitative data on 

fuel consumption rate and annual fuel purchase quantity and cost, while the Vessel Master 

Survey collects qualitative responses to a series of questions regarding captains' observations of 

operating conditions during the pollock season, including Chinook salmon bycatch conditions 

and incentives and other measures employed to reduce salmon bycatch by the vessel. The 

Compensated Transfer Report (CTR) is intended to collect transaction-level data on all bipartite 

transfers of Chinook PSQ allocation units during the pollock season in which monetary payment 

is included the transaction (i.e., “in-kind only” transactions are exempted); it was the NPFMC’s 

intention that the CTR would capture "spot-market" PSC transfers while avoiding revelation of 

pollock quota value and exempting pre-season or other transfers in which salmon PSC and 

pollock quota are coupled. The form is to be completed by all entities participating as lessor or 

lessee in one or more "compensated transfers" of Chinook PSC; however, no such transactions 

have been reported to date, possibly due to relatively low bycatch occurrence during 2012–

2013 pollock seasons.

3.1.6 GOA Trawl EDR

3.1.6.1 Population

The population includes owners and leaseholders of catcher vessels and 

catcher/processors active in the Central and Western Gulf of Alaska (GOA) groundfish trawl 

fishery, and operators of shoreside processing facilities that receive groundfish catch from the 

GOA. Annual submission of data, beginning with 2015 CY operations, goes into effect in 2016.

3.1.6.2 Survey Forms

Separate EDR forms are developed for catcher vessels (CVs), catcher processors (CPs), 

and Shoreside Processors. Each survey form is tailored to the circumstances appropriate to 

each of these categories, with the CV form adapted from the current crab CV EDR form, and the 

CP form comprised of the current A80 EDR form, augmented with additional reporting of 

individual fishing crew license numbers. The Shoreside Processor EDR collects a limited range of 

variables, focusing on monthly employment and wages, and water and electrical utility 

consumption and costs in Kodiak. The three GOA Trawl EDR forms are included as Appendices 

H–J.
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4.0 Northwest Cost Data Collection Programs

4.1 Economic Data Collection (EDC) Program

4.1.1 Background

The U.S. West Coast groundfish fishery takes place off the coasts of Washington, 

Oregon, and California, and is comprised of more than 90 species of fish, harvested both 

commercially and recreationally. The commercial fishery has four components: limited entry 

with a trawl endorsement, limited entry with a fixed gear endorsement, open access, and tribal. 

In January 2011, the West Coast Limited Entry Groundfish Trawl fishery transitioned to the 

West Coast Groundfish Trawl Catch Share Program. The catch share program consists of 

cooperatives for the at-sea mothership (including catcher vessels and motherships) and 

catcher-processor fleets, and an individual fishing quota (IFQ) program for the shore-based 

trawl fleet.

The economic benefits of the West Coast groundfish trawl fishery and the distribution of 

these benefits are expected to change under the West Coast groundfish trawl catch share 

program. To monitor these changes, the Pacific Fishery Management Council (PFMC) proposed 

the implementation of the mandatory collection of economic data. Using data collected from 

industry participants—including information on operating costs, revenues, and vessel and 

processing facility characteristics—the EDC Program monitors whether the goals of the catch 

share program have been met. The EDC program is also intended to help meet the MSA 

requirement to determine whether a catch share program is meeting its goals, and whether any 

modifications of the program are necessary to meet those goals.

Economic performance measures include: costs, earnings, and profitability (net 

revenue); economic efficiency; capacity; economic stability; net benefits to society; distribution 

of economic net benefits; product quality; functioning of the quota market; incentives to 

reduce bycatch; market power; and spillover effects in other fisheries. Some of these measures 

are presented in reports produced using EDC data, while others will require more specific and 

involved analysis. Regional economic impact analysis measures the effects of the program on 

regional economies. In general, the catch share program will likely affect different regional 

economies in different ways. Regional economic modeling involves tracking the expenditures of 

all businesses, households, and institutions within a given geographic region to arrive at the 

effects on income and employment. On the Pacific coast, the Northwest Fishery Science 

Center’s IO-PAC (Pacific Coast Input-Output) model is used to estimate regional economic 

impacts.

The EDC Program has enhanced the quantity and quality of economic information 

available for analysis and management of the West Coast groundfish trawl fishery. Prior to the 

EDC Program, voluntary cost and earnings surveys were available for 64 percent of the 

shoreside catcher vessels with limited entry groundfish permits with trawl endorsements (trawl 

fleet) and 57 percent of the fleet for the 2007–2008 collection. Moreover, no cost and earnings 
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data were available for catcher vessels that delivered to motherships, catcher processors, or 

shore-based processors.

4.1.2 Population

The Economic Data Collection (EDC) Program is a mandatory component of the West 

Coast Groundfish Trawl Catch Share Program, collecting information annually from all catch 

share participants: catcher-processors, catcher vessels, motherships, first receivers, and shorebased processors. Catcher vessels and catcher-processors are required to fill out the survey if 

they had a Limited Entry Trawl permit on their vessel at any time during the calendar year. 

Motherships with a mothership permit on their vessel at any time during the calendar year 

must fill out the survey, as must any first receiver or shore-based processor that held a firstreceiver license at any point during the preceding year. 

4.1.3 Data Collection Methods

Participation in the EDC program is mandatory and is a census of the population of 

catcher vessels, catcher-processors, motherships and first-receivers/shore-based processors in 

the catch share program. An EDC form must be completed to meet the regulatory requirements 

for the EDC Program. Survey forms are mailed each year to collect data covering information 

for the prior year. For example, survey forms for 2014 collect data for the 2013 fiscal year (as it 

is defined by the respondent). Participants in the EDC Program may also complete their forms 

via an online web-form.

The EDC Program has implemented several processes to ensure high-quality data. These 

processes include double-key entry of all data, QA/QC checks to ensure consistency of data 

within a form, and QA/QC checks to ensure that data provided on forms are consistent with 

external data.

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4.1.4 Survey Forms

Separate survey forms are used for catcher vessels, catcher processors, motherships, 

and first-receivers/shore-based processors. Each survey form is tailored to the circumstances 

appropriate to each of these categories. The survey forms for catcher vessels, catcherprocessors, first-receivers, and motherships are included, respectively, as Appendix K, L, M, and 

N. 

 3 For detailed reports on EDC data collection and results see 

http://www.nwfsc.noaa.gov/research/divisions/fram/economic/economic_data_reports.cfm

For detailed reports on 2004 data collections for the limited entry groundfish trawl fishery see 

http://www.nwfsc.noaa.gov/assets/25/1495_11092010_161408_CostEarningsSurveyTM107WebFinal.pdf

and for 2008 see

http://www.nwfsc.noaa.gov/assets/25/4425_01232013_114027_LESurvey2008TM121WebFinal~Std.pdf
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4.2 Limited Entry Groundfish Fixed Gear Cost and Earnings Survey

4.2.1 Background

This survey provides the NWFSC with economic data on catcher vessels participating in 

the federally managed limited entry groundfish fixed gear fishery. The survey provides data 

used to construct economic performance measures as well as data used in the NWFSC’s 

regional economic model (IO-PAC). This survey was first fielded in 2006, with data for 2003 and 

2004 being collected. This survey has been fielded three more times, with the most recent 

survey being fielded in 2014 to collect data from catcher vessels operating in 2011 and 2012. 

Participation in the survey is voluntary and data collection is accomplished primarily through inperson and telephone interviews. 

4.2.2 Population

The population for the most recent limited entry groundfish fixed gear survey was all 

vessels that a) had at least $1,000 of West Coast landings during 2012, b) made at least one 

landing during 2012 using a limited entry groundfish permit with a fixed gear endorsement, and 

c) did not fish in the groundfish trawl fishery during 2012 (in which case they were required to 

submit the mandatory EDC form required of all catcher vessels participating in the groundfish 

trawl fishery).

4.2.3 Data Collection Methods

Due to the relatively small number of vessels in the limited entry groundfish fixed gear 

fleet and the high level of landings per vessel, an attempt is made to collect cost and earnings 

data from each member of the survey population. The survey is a census of the population, so 

the survey sample is identical to the survey population. Information on the owner name, 

address, and telephone number for each vessel is obtained from limited entry groundfish 

permits. 

Survey participants are allowed to choose their preferred method of survey response—

in-person interview, telephone interview, online questionnaire, or mail questionnaire. Survey 

respondents are encouraged to respond via an in-person interview or a telephone interview, as 

having survey respondents talk with a trained interviewer helps provide more consistent survey 

responses across respondents. Over 90 percent of survey responses are collected through inperson interviews or telephone interviews. Completing the survey requires knowledge of 

financial and physical operating characteristics of the vessel. The vessel owner may, in some 

cases, direct questions to his or her accountant or a hired captain, although the vast majority of 

interviews were conducted with the vessel owner.

Fielding of the most recent survey began in February 2014 and ended in March 2014. 

Each member of the survey sample received a package by mail containing an introductory

letter describing the survey, a one-page description of reasons for conducting the survey, and a 
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copy of the questionnaire. About one week after the mailing, an expert recruiter began calling

survey recipients to arrange an interview time and location. Survey fielding was divided into 

two stages: the first stage covered vessel owners located in Washington and Oregon, and the 

second stage covered vessel owners located in California. Interviewers record responses on an 

expanded version of the questionnaire that has room for comments from the survey 

respondent and provides information on how NWFSC economists will use data from each 

question. Survey responses are recorded by hand on this expanded questionnaire (denoted the 

interviewer questionnaire), and then double-entered into an electronic data base.

4.2.4 Survey Forms

A number of vessels participate in both the groundfish trawl fishery and the limited 

entry groundfish fixed gear fishery. These vessels operate in the trawl fishery using fixed gear. 

Since these vessels are required to submit a mandatory EDC form, they are not asked to submit 

a voluntary cost and earnings form. Constructing summary statistics for the limited entry 

groundfish fixed gear fleet requires using data from these EDC respondents as well as the 

voluntary survey respondents. As a result, the questionnaire (Appendix O) sent to vessel 

owners in the limited entry groundfish fixed gear fishery is nearly identical to the EDC survey 

sent to catcher vessels in the groundfish trawl fishery. 
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4.3 West Coast Open Access Groundfish, Salmon, Crab, and Shrimp Cost and Earnings Survey 

4.3.1 Background

This survey provides the NWFSC with economic data on catcher vessels participating in 

the federally managed open access groundfish and non-tribal salmon fisheries, as well as the 

closely related state-regulated crab and shrimp fisheries (many vessels that participate in the 

open access groundfish and non-tribal salmon fisheries also participate in the crab and/or 

shrimp fisheries). This survey provides data used to construct economic performance measures 

as well as develop inputs for the NWFSC’s regional economic model. This survey was first 

fielded in 2007, with data for 2005 and 2006 being collected. The survey was next fielded in 

2010–2011, with data for 2008 and 2009 being collected. The survey was most recently fielded 

in 2013, with data for 2011 and 2012 being collected. Participation in the survey is voluntary 

and data collection is accomplished primarily through in-person and telephone interviews. 

4.3.2 Population

The survey population has grown over time. The first survey (fielded in 2007) targeted 

vessels in the open access groundfish and salmon troll fisheries, and included all West Coast 

vessels that met three criteria 1) landed at least $2,500 of salmon and groundfish combined at 

West Coast ports during 2005 and 2006, 2) had at least one trip where combined groundfish 

and salmon accounted for the majority of trip revenue, and 3) did not hold a limited entry 

groundfish permit. Because the 2006 salmon disaster caused many vessels previously targeting 

salmon to shift their activity to the crab fishery, it was decided before the second survey (which 

was fielded in 2010–2011) that it should also target vessels participating in the crab and shrimp 

fishery. The second survey also began collecting economic data from salmon netters operating 

in state waters as well as salmon trollers operating in federal waters. The survey population for 

the second and third surveys included all catcher vessels that 1) had at least $1,000 of West 

Coast landings (of any species) during the most recent year for which data was being collected;

2) had at least one trip where a majority of revenue came from groundfish, salmon, crab, or 

shrimp; and 3) did not have a limited entry groundfish trawl permit. The minimum activity level 

for inclusion in the survey population was lowered in an attempt to get survey respondents to 

provide a less biased sample from the survey population (survey respondents tend to have 

higher average levels of landings than the survey population). 

4.3.3 Data Collection Methods

Vessel registration data provide the name and address for each vessel owner in the 

survey population. Telephone numbers, which are needed to arrange in-person and telephone 

interviews, are obtained from a public records search using the vessel owner name and 

address. Typically, telephone numbers are obtained for about 55 percent of the vessel owners 

in the survey population. The survey sample is composed of those vessel owners for whom a 

telephone number is available.
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Comparison of vessel physical characteristics, landings revenue, and landings weight for 

vessels with and without an available owner telephone number has consistently failed to find a 

statistically significant difference between the two groups of vessels. Survey response is 

voluntary, and survey respondents are allowed to choose their preferred method of survey 

response (in-person interview, telephone interview, online questionnaire, or mail 

questionnaire). Survey respondents are encouraged to respond via an in-person interview or a 

telephone interview, as having survey respondents talk with a trained interviewer helps provide 

more consistent survey responses across respondents. Over 90 percent of survey responses 

are collected through in-person interviews or telephone interviews. Completing the survey

requires knowledge of financial and physical operating characteristics of the vessel. The vessel 

owner may, in some cases, direct questions to his or her accountant or a hired captain, 

although the vast majority of interviews were conducted with the vessel owner. 

Fielding of the most recent survey began in August 2013 and was completed in 

December 2013. Each member of the survey sample received a package by mail containing an 

introductory letter describing the survey, a one-page description of reasons for conducting the 

survey, and a copy of the questionnaire. About one week after the mailing, an expert recruiter 

began calling survey recipients to arrange an interview time and location. Because of the size 

of the survey population, survey fielding begins in the northern part of the West Coast (the 

Puget Sound area) and works south down the coast. Interviewers record responses on an 

expanded version of the questionnaire that has room for comments from the survey 

respondent and provides information on how NWFSC economists will use data from each 

question. Survey responses are recorded by hand on this expanded questionnaire (denoted the 

interviewer questionnaire), and then double-entered into an electronic data base.

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4.3.4 Survey Forms

The first survey used separate forms for groundfish fishermen and salmon trollers. The 

two more recent surveys have used the same form for all vessels (Appendix P). For those 

questions where vessel owners respond specifically for their primary fishery, the vessel owner 

first indicates which fishery provides the largest amount of revenue and then provides data for 

that fishery. 

 4 For a detailed report on data collection methods and survey results for 2005 and 2006 see 

http://www.nwfsc.noaa.gov/assets/25/1842_03292012_154938_TrollerSurveyTM116WebFinal.pdf
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5.0 Pacific Islands Cost Data Collection

5.1 Real-time Trip Level Cost Data Collection Program of the Hawaii Longline Fishery

5.1.1 Background

The Trip Level Cost Data Collection Program of the Hawaii longline fishery is the first 

“real-time” economic data collection program established in the Pacific Islands fisheries. The 

program was implemented in August 2004 through cross-agency collaboration with the 

economics program of the Pacific Islands Fishery Science Center (PIFSC) and the observer 

program managed by the Pacific Islands Regional Office (PIRO). 

5.1.2 Population

The economic data collection program for the Hawaii-based longline fishery addresses 

both the deep-set (targeting bigeye tuna) and shallow set (targeting swordfish) components of 

the fishery. The Hawaii-based longline fishery, with 131 longline vessels, landed more than 26 

million pounds of fish valued at $88.5 million in 2013. The number of active vessels in the 

fishery was quite stable over the past decade. The fishery is managed under a limited entry 

program with 164 permits and is also subject to bigeye tuna catch limits imposed by two 

Regional Fisheries Management Organizations (RFMOs): the Western and Central Pacific 

Fisheries Commission (WCPFC) and the Inter-American Tropical Tuna Commission (IATTC). 

5.1.3 Data Collection Methods

Participation of fishermen in the economic data survey is voluntary. The project is 

designed to collect data from all observed trips. Observers conduct interviews with the 

captains on board while returning to port or when a trip is completed. Observers accompany 

100 percent of the Hawaii-based shallow-set longline trips (targeting swordfish) and about 20

percent of the deep-set trips (targeting tuna).5 

5.1.4 Survey Form

The data form (Appendix Q) is comprised of eight cost items commonly arising in Hawaii 

longline trips, but excluding labor costs. In addition, the total number of crew members, and 

the subset who are not U.S. nationals, is collected for both tuna and swordfish trips. This 

survey questionnaire was developed specifically to help in understanding the composition of 

 5 For more information on the trip expenditure data collection program of the Hawaii longline fishery 

see 

http://www.pifsc.noaa.gov/economics/economic_performance_of_the_hawaii_longline_fishery.php

and http://www.pifsc.noaa.gov/economics/hawaii_longline_trip_expenditures_2004-2012.pdf
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foreign and U.S. crews, because foreign crew members have become more prevalent in the 

longline fisheries in recent years.
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5.2 Trip Level Cost Data Collection Program of the American Samoa Longline Fishery

5.2.1 Background

A real-time Trip Level Cost Data Collection Program has been implemented in the 

American Samoa longline fishery since 2006. Similar to the Hawaii longline fishery, the program 

was implemented through cross-agency collaboration with the economic program of the Pacific 

Islands Fishery Science Center (PIFSC) and the observer program managed by the Pacific Islands 

Regional Office (PIRO). 

5.2.2 Population

A permit is required for any longline fishing in American Samoa. A limited entry 

program was enacted in May 2005, when a maximum of 60 permits was implemented in the 

American Samoa longline fishery. Thus the survey population includes any vessel holding a 

limited access American Samoa longline permit. The American Samoa longline fishery primarily 

targets albacore, which accounts for over 80 percent of revenue in this fishery. Albacore and 

other tuna species caught are frozen at sea and usually landed and sold directly to the 

canneries located in Pago Pago, the capital of American Samoa. 

5.2.3 Data Collection Methods

Participation of fishermen in the economic data survey is voluntary. The project is 

designed to collect data from all observed trips. Observers accompanied fewer than 10 percent

of the American Samoa–based longline fishing trips during the period 2006–2009; 

subsequently, observer coverage increased to 25 percent in 2010 and 33 percent in 2011, then 

fell significantly to 20 percent in 2012. Beginning in 2012 PIFSC economists instituted a new 

approach to increase the number of cost data observations. Specifically, PIFSC economists 

traveled to American Samoa to collect trip expenditure information from owners or agents 

through in-person interviews. The two methods combined have ensured an adequate sample 

size for the cost data.6 

5.2.4 Survey Form

The data form (Appendix R) is comprised of eight cost items commonly arising in 

American Samoa longline fishing trips, but excludes labor costs. In addition, the total number 

of crew members, and the subset who are not U.S. or American Samoa nationals, is collected. 

This survey questionnaire was developed specifically to help in understanding the composition 

 6 For more information on the American Samoa trip expenditure data collection program see 

http://www.pifsc.noaa.gov/economics/economic_performance_of_the_american_samoa_longline_fish

ery.php
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of foreign and U.S. crews, because foreign crew members have become more prevalent in the 

longline fisheries in recent years.
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5.3 Trip Level Cost Data Collection Program in Three Territorial Areas: 1) Small Boat Fishery in 

Guam, 2) Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI), and 3) American Samoa 

5.3.1 Background

In the beginning of 2009, PIFSC’s Economics Program initiated an effort to collect 

economic data on the small boat fleets operating in American Samoa, the Commonwealth of 

the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI), and Guam. This project is a cooperative endeavor 

between the PIFSC Economics Program and the Western Pacific Fisheries Information Network 

(WPacFIN), as well as with the surveys fielded by the local fisheries agencies in the three areas. 

The economic data collection intends to gather fishing expenditure data for boat-based reef 

fish, bottomfish, and pelagic fishing trips on a continuous basis. 

5.3.2 Populations

The small boat fisheries in these three areas are usually a mix of commercial and noncommercial fishing. They are important to the local communities because they provide a 

source of fresh food (protein in particular) and are an integral part of the islands’ traditional 

and modern cultures. For example, the fishery annually lands approximately 13 pounds of fresh 

fish per capita in the CNMI, and 4 pounds of fresh fish per capita in Guam and American Samoa. 

About half (or less) of the fish landed in these areas are commercial landings, while the rest are 

non-commercial (for home consumption or shared with family and friends). The estimated 

population of small fishing boats in the three areas is 845 vessels. 

5.3.3 Data Collection Methods

The participation of fishermen in the economic data survey in the three territories is 

voluntary. The economic data collection program is a survey add-on to the boat-based creel 

surveys fielded by the local fisheries agencies in American Samoa, CNMI, and Guam. The boatbased creel survey mainly collects information on fishing effort, catch, and species composition 

of the trip, through interviews as operators return to the boat ramp or port areas. It utilizes a 

systematic random sampling protocol around the islands and at their major boat ramp/port 

areas. The creel survey programs in the three areas have been established since the early 

1980s (http://www.pifsc.noaa.gov/wpacfin/). The local staff conducts in-person boat-based 

surveys several times a month, based on random sampling by type of day 

(weekday/weekend/holiday) throughout the year on an ongoing basis. The participating 

agencies include the American Samoa Department of Marine and Wildlife Resources (DMWR), 

the CNMI Department of Lands and Natural Resources’ Division of Fish & Wildlife (DFW), and 

the Guam Department of Agriculture’s Division of Aquatic and Wildlife Resources (DAWR). 
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From 2001 to 2013 the economic survey collected data from approximately 480 trips from 180 

boats annually.7

5.3.4 Survey Form

The boat-based interview is voluntary and in-person. The economic survey is an add-on 

to the Boat-based Interview Form (Appendix S). The cost data are collected in conjunction with 

the catch and effort data that are already being collected by the Boat-based Creel Survey in the 

three island areas.

 7 For more information on small boat fishery economic data collection in American Samoa see 

http://www.pifsc.noaa.gov/economics/trip-level_costs_of_small-boat_fishing_in_american_samoa.php

and for the CNMI see http://www.pifsc.noaa.gov/economics/trip-level_costs_of_smallboat_fishing_in_cnmi.php
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6.0 Southwest Cost Data Collection

6.1 West Coast Albacore Troll and Pole-and-Line Fishery

6.1.1 Background

These surveys provide the Southwest Fisheries Science Center (SWFSC) with economic 

data on albacore troll and pole-and-line vessels participating in the federally managed highly 

migratory species fishery. These surveys provide data for regulatory analysis, bioeconomic 

models, economic analysis of vessel response to climate information, and economic 

performance measures. The survey was first fielded in 2000 when four years of panel data was 

collected for the 1996–1999 period. A new version of the survey has gone through the 

Paperwork Reduction Act clearance process and is ready to be fielded in 2015, with data 

collected for 2013–2014. Participation in the survey is voluntary and data collection is 

accomplished primarily through in-person and telephone interviews. 

The first survey was administered by the non-profit American Fishermen’s Research 

Foundation (AFRF) in conjunction with Pacific States Marine Fisheries Commission and the 

commercial vessel Western Fish Boat Owners Association (WFOA) in collaboration with SWFSC 

economists to support the introduction of the Highly Migratory Species Fisheries Management 

Plan. The current survey was prepared by and will be administered by Lisa Weiss Consulting 

Company, a firm with close ties to the industry.

6.1.2 Population

The albacore surface hook-and-line vessels are home-ported in Washington, Oregon, 

and California. These vessels fish offshore in both the North and South Pacific, inshore, within 

the U.S. Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) off the three Pacific states, and—by the Canada-U.S. 

reciprocal albacore treaty—within the Canadian EEZ off British Columbia. The survey 

population was determined by vessel registration data.

6.1.3 Data Collection Methods

At the time of the first survey, almost all vessels were members of WFOA, and WFOA had 

contact information. AFRF-WFOA administered the surveys through a combination of mail and 

in-person, with telephone follow-up. The survey was voluntary. A similar approach is planned 

for the current version of the survey, including outreach to industry at the WFOA annual 

meeting.
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6.2 West Coast Commercial Swordfish Fishery Cost-and-Earnings Survey 

6.2.1 Background

This voluntary survey provides the SWFSC with economic data on vessels participating in 

the West Coast swordfish fishery under the Pacific Fishery Management Council’s Fishery 

Management Plan for Highly Migratory Species, such as the California drift gillnet and harpoon 

fisheries. This survey provides data used to construct economic performance measures such as 

measures of economic profitability, and also provides cost data needed to parameterize models 

for regional economic analysis. The survey was first fielded in 2000 and covered the seasons 

1998–1999. The next version was fielded in 2004, and included the 2003 fishing season. The 

latest data was collected for the 2008–2009 and 2009–2010 fishing seasons. A new survey 

revision is currently under development, with plans for fielding the survey in early 2016, after 

the 2015–2016 fishing season. The end result will be a time series of cross sections or pseudopanel data.

6.2.2 Population

The survey population for the most recently completed data collection in 2008–2010 

was defined as all participants who used drift gillnet or harpoon to land highly migratory 

species during the 2008–2009 or 2009–2010 seasons, identified through landings records.

6.2.3 Data Collection Methods

Each member of the survey population was mailed a notice in advance of the survey 

instrument. Follow-up reminders were sent to increase the participation rate. Survey 

participation was voluntary. Because the survey required knowledge of financial and physical 

operating characteristics of the vessel, the vessel owner may, in some cases, direct questions to 

his or her accountant or a hired captain. Fielding of the most recent survey began after the end 

of the 2010–2011 fishing season and was completed by March 2011. 

6.2.4 Survey Forms

The most recent survey was expanded to include participants in the West Coast harpoon 

fishery as well as the drift gillnet fishery (see Appendix T). The version of the survey currently 

under development will broaden the survey population to include other participants in the west 

coast swordfish fishery (e.g. spotter pilots who assist with harpoon fishing operations). 
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7.0 Southeast Cost Data Collection

7.1 Trip-level and Annual Economic Surveys of Federally Permitted Vessels in Southeast 

Coastal Fisheries

7.1.1 Background

These surveys collect data about operating expenses of owning and maintaining vessels 

fishing under a variety of federal permits in the southeastern United States. This information is 

used to assess trends in the financial and economic state of the fisheries, and to determine the 

economic and social effects of regulations and other factors affecting commercial southeast 

fisheries. A collection of economic information from fishermen affected by the management of 

federal commercial fisheries is needed to ensure that national goals, objectives, and 

requirements of the MSA and other laws are met. This economic survey is part of the Southeast 

logbook program, as the collection of trip costs is integrated into the existing logbook data 

collection program.8 The fisheries in the South Atlantic have been surveyed since 2002,

whereas surveying of permitted vessels participating in Gulf of Mexico fisheries commenced in 

2005.

7.1.2 Population

The population consists of all vessels with federal permits that commercially harvest 

Atlantic dolphin/wahoo, king mackerel, Spanish mackerel, shark, and Gulf of Mexico reef fish 

and South Atlantic snapper and grouper. Each December, a stratified random sample of 20

percent of the population is selected for the coming year. In recent years, the stratification is by 

vessel activity over the previous two years (proxied by days at sea). The data collection is 

mandatory.

7.1.3 Data Collection Methods

Selected vessels are required to report economic information for all trips during the 

calendar year. The trip-level survey is included as a section on each coastal logbook trip report 

form. The trip-level survey is designed to calculate net revenues per trip (i.e., short-run 

profitability). Each February/March, a one-page annual economic survey is sent to vessels that 

were selected to report trip costs the previous year. The annual economic survey is designed to 

calculate net revenues at the vessel level, by collecting information on relevant fixed costs. The 

trip-level and annual surveys are sent to permit holders for each sampled vessel. Since 

Southeast permits are vessel permits, the permit holder is usually, but not always, the vessel 

owner.

Data collected through the trip-level and annual surveys are validated using protocols to 

ensure high quality. Trip-level data are evaluated using a web-based interface. The data are first 

 8 Completing effort and catch logbooks is required of all individuals in the population (i.e., a census).
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retrieved from an Oracle database and compared to historical data stratifications based on gear 

and landing ports to identify outliers. Next, data are compared to historical distributions from 

the same vessel. The validation tool identifies data points that fall outside of a selected 

confidence interval for comparison to the logbook trip report. Follow-up phone calls are used to 

resolve any discrepancies. Annual data are entered into a data base manually. Questionable 

responses are identified and respondents are called to verify the accuracy of the reported data.

7.1.4 Survey Forms

The coastal logbook trip report form is included as Appendix U. The annual economic 

survey form is included as Appendix V.
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7.2 Annual Economic Survey of Federal Gulf and Atlantic Shrimp Permit Holders

7.2.1 Background

The Annual Economic Survey of Federal Gulf and Atlantic Shrimp Permit Holders collects

data about operating expenses of owning and maintaining shrimp vessels. This information is 

used to assess trends in the financial and economic state of the fisheries, and to determine the 

economic and social effects of regulations and other factors affecting the Southeast shrimp 

fisheries. A collection of economic information from fishermen affected by the management of 

federal commercial fisheries is needed to ensure that national goals, objectives, and 

requirements of the MSA and other laws are met. The Gulf of Mexico shrimp fishery has been 

surveyed since 2006, which coincided with the introduction of a permit moratorium; the South

Atlantic shrimp fishery has been surveyed since 2009.

7.2.2 Population

The population consists of all vessels with federal permits for the harvest of Gulf of 

Mexico penaeid shrimp or South Atlantic penaeid or rock shrimp. 

7.2.3 Data Collection Methods and Survey Forms

Each February/March, surveys are sent by mail to a stratified random sample of 33

percent of the population. The stratification is by state, and the sampling is done without 

replacement (such that all permit holders are surveyed once every three years). The data 

collection is mandatory. The two-page mail survey (see Appendix W) is sent annually to permit 

holders for each sampled vessel. Since Southeast permits are vessel permits, the permit holder 

is usually, but not always, the vessel owner. Questions on the survey pertain to financial flows 

for the previous calendar year.9

 9 For detailed information on current and past cost and earnings data collections for federal shrimp fisheries in the 

Southeast see http://www.sefsc.noaa.gov/socialscience/shrimp.htm
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7.3 Economic Survey of Federal South Atlantic Golden Crab Permit Holders

7.3.1 Background

The South Atlantic Fishery Management Council (SAFMC) considered (but ultimately 

rejected) instituting a golden crab individual transferable quota (ITQ) program in 2013. In 

preparation for that proposal, 2010 cost data were collected in fiscal year 2011.

7.3.2 Population

The population includes all holders of a limited access golden crab permit (seven 

individuals owning 11 permits at the time of survey).

7.3.3 Data Collection Methods and Survey Forms

Participation in the data collection is voluntary. Because the population is so small, a 

census is necessary. Survey forms (see Appendix X) were mailed with return postage paid. 

Questions to elicit per-trip and fixed cost estimates were included. Plans are being developed to 

repeat the survey every five years.10

 10 For a detailed summary of the data collection methods and survey results see 

http://www.sefsc.noaa.gov/socialscience/CrossonIJC2013.htm
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7.4 Economic Survey of Federal Wreckfish Individual Transferable Quota (ITQ) Holders

7.4.1 Background

The South Atlantic Fishery Management Council (SAFMC) instituted the Wreckfish ITQ in 

1992. Trip and fixed cost data estimates were collected via mail survey for the first year of the 

program (1993) by a NOAA contractor, but no further cost data were collected until 2013 (for 

the 2012 fishing year).

7.4.2 Population

The population includes all holders of Wreckfish ITQ (five individuals at the time of 

survey).

7.4.3 Data Collection Methods and Survey Forms

Participation in the data collection is voluntary. Because the population is so small, a 

census is necessary. Survey forms (see Appendix Y) are mailed with return postage paid. Pertrip and fixed cost estimates are included. Plans are being developed to repeat the survey every 

five years.11

 11 For detailed information in data collections methods and survey results see 

http://www.sefsc.noaa.gov/socialscience/YandleCrossonMRE2014.htm
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7.5. U.S. Caribbean Small-Scale Fisheries

7.5.1 Background

To assist the Caribbean Fishery Management Council in managing living marine 

resources in the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands, the Southeast 

Fisheries Science Center (SEFSC) has implemented three economic data collections since 2003. 

The first data collection focused on the fish trap fishery that took place in 2002. The second 

data collection focused on a variety of fishing gear, including hook-and-line, nets, traps, and 

scuba. The Puerto Rico data collection occurred during 2009 and the St. Croix data collection 

took place in 2008 and 2009. St. Thomas was not surveyed on this occasion. The third data 

collection of multiple fishing gear—including hook-and-line, nets, traps, and scuba—happened 

during 2014 in both Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands.

7.5.2 Population

The population includes fishermen who report landings statistics and/or are licensed by 

local governments. Presently there are no federal licenses.

7.5.3 Data Collection Methods

Participation in the data collection is voluntary. The majority of the surveys are 

conducted in-person, the remaining are conducted over the telephone.

7.5.4 Survey Forms

A single costs and earnings survey form was developed; however, respondents are only 

requested to complete those sections tailored for the gear type they use. The survey forms 

inquire about demographics, fishing practices, and variable costs. A copy of the most recent

costs and earnings survey for Puerto Rico can be found in Appendix Z. 
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8.0 Northeast Cost Data Collection

8.1 Northeast Trip Costs Survey

8.1.1 Background

Trip cost data have been collected by observers while at sea since 1995. Only those 

costs associated with the trip—such as fuel, oil, ice, food, supplies, and some other costs—are 

collected. For a number of years in the early 2000s annual fixed cost information—such as 

insurance, repairs and maintenance, etc.—was collected. This effort was discontinued because 

the captain was often not the owner and did not have access to the information or, if the 

captain was the owner, the records were not kept on the vessel.

8.1.2 Population

The population is all vessels and trips in the Northeast Region that are required to carry 

observers. Because of the collection methods used (see below) some federally managed 

fisheries have little coverage.

8.1.3 Data Collection Methods

Participation is voluntary. However, it is mandatory to take an observer onboard when 

requested and fishing crews are required to cooperate with observers. For most of the 

“observing” that observers do, this simply means that crew cannot obstruct the observer’s 

work. Answering the trip cost questions (personal interviews between the observer and the 

captain), however, requires action by the captain. This puts these data in a slightly different 

category. Sometimes the captain, particularly if the captain is not the owner, does not know the 

answer. Other times the captain refuses to answer. The current protocol is to not force the 

issue on refusals unless it is part of a systemic obstruction issue. For the most part, refusals are 

not a problem since the data collection program has been around for a long time and observers 

are well trained in how to ask the questions.

The data collection is an ongoing sample that is dependent on other data collection 

needs such as fish, turtle, and marine mammal bycatch and quota monitoring. The sample 

design is a stratified random design that, for the most part, is based on obtaining a 30 percent

coefficient of variation on bycatch species. The strata are defined by gear, region, and, where 

appropriate, mesh size and permit type. The time unit of observation is the trip.12

 12 For a more detailed treatment of data collection methods and survey results see 

http://www.nefsc.noaa.gov/publications/tm/tm227/
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8.1.4 Survey Forms

The economic trip cost data are incorporated into the observer log, which includes 

detailed information on gear used and tow-by-tow information on retained and discarded 

catch. The portion of the observer logbook form that includes the trip cost questions is included 

as Appendix AA.
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8.2 Northeast Fixed Costs Survey

8.2.1 Background

The Social Sciences Branch (SSB) of the Northeast Fisheries Science Center recently 

collected cost information for 2011 and 2012 (administered in 2012 and 2013). The survey was 

conducted on a sample of active vessel owners who were randomly selected from a population 

stratified by gear and vessel length. A private company was hired to administer the survey,

which was offered via mail and on the web. This most recent survey implementation strove to 

improve upon previous efforts that took place from 2006 to 2008 due to declining response 

rates. The 2006–2008 surveys were a census of all Northeast permit holders. Surveys were sent 

along with annual permit renewal applications.

A survey similar to the 2012–2013 surveys will be sent again in 2016 to collect cost 

information for 2015. Because quite a few other survey efforts were occurring in 2012–2013 

(some SSB, some others), the SSB thought it was best to run this survey intermittently (once 

every two to three years) to avoid survey fatigue.

8.2.2 Population

The population is all active vessels with federal Northeast fishing permits. There were 

4,008 active fishing vessels in 2011 and 3,456 in 2012.

8.2.3 Data Collection Methods

Participation is voluntary and the survey is mailed to vessel owners. Owners are given 

the option to return the paper survey or to enter their information on a secure website. The 

time unit of observation is annual. A multi-stage stratified sampling method was followed to 

select the sample. First, vessels were grouped into seven broad gear groups based on their 

principal gears: dredge, gillnet, handgear, longline, pot/trap, trawl, and purse/seine. Vessels 

associated with principal gear codes that did not fall under these seven broad categories were 

considered not relevant for core analysis and hence excluded from the survey population. 

The sample consisted of surveying half of the vessel population from each stratum in 

2012 and the other half in 2013. Since there were shifts in the make-up of the population 

between 2012 and 2013, some adjustments to this were made. In addition, vessels that 

indicated they acted exclusively as charter vessels were excluded from the analysis.13

 13 For more detailed information on data collection methods and survey results see 

http://www.nefsc.noaa.gov/publications/tm/tm226/
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8.2.4 Survey Form

The 2013 survey is included as Appendix AB. Some minor modifications may be made 

for the 2016 survey.
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9. 0 Atlantic Highly Migratory Species Cost Data Collection

9.1 Background

A comprehensive logbook program was implemented for the highly migratory species 

(HMS) pelagic longline fisheries in the Atlantic, Gulf of Mexico, and Caribbean beginning in 

1986. The HMS logbook program collects information on kept and retained catch of each 

species caught on each set, or during each 24-hour period of fishing for non-longline gear. 

Collection of cost data was implemented in 1996 in the pelagic longline fishery on a voluntary 

basis. Provision of trip costs and annual costs became mandatory in the pelagic longline fishery 

in 2003 if requested to do so. Since then, the logbook program has been broadened such that 

all commercial permit holders may be subject to logbook reporting. Each year, 20 percent of 

active Atlantic HMS commercial permit holders are selected to report economic information 

along with their Atlantic HMS logbook or Coastal Fisheries logbook submissions. Selected 

permit holders provide trip costs for all HMS trips taken during the selected year as well as 

annual costs for the year.

9.2 Population

Although any vessel owner of an HMS charter/headboat vessel, Atlantic tunas vessel, 

shark vessel, swordfish vessel, or vessel in the squid trawl fishery must maintain an HMS 

logbook if notified in writing by NOAA Fisheries, during 2014 the commercial harvesting permit 

categories that were subject to the logbook requirement included limited access Atlantic tunas 

(longline and non-longline), limited access shark (directed and incidental), and limited access 

swordfish (directed and incidental). The sample frame for this population is limited to active 

vessels, which are defined as vessels that had taken at least one trip in the year prior to the 

selection year.

9.3 Data Collection Methods

A random sample of approximately 20 percent of the active shark and swordfish fleet 

and up to 10 percent of the active Atlantic tuna non-longline fleet is drawn prior to the 

beginning of the selection fishing year. Selection is based on information provided with the 

permit renewal and reported activity in the previous year’s logbooks. Selection is stratified 

across statistical areas also using information from the previous year’s logbooks. Once selected, 

reporting of cost and earnings for each trip and providing annual cost data are mandatory.

Selected vessels must report trip costs on either the Atlantic HMS logbook or Coastal 

Fisheries logbook. Data reports are provided in paper form. The cost-earnings portion of the 

logbook form must be postmarked no later than 30 days after completing the offloading for 

each HMS fishing trip. All trips taken during the calendar year are subject to reporting.
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Annual costs are reported for the selection year but are submitted by April 15 of the 

following calendar year to correspond to the information that would be expected to be needed 

for purposes of end-of-year taxes. The annual cost form is mailed to each selected permit 

holder and completed forms are mailed back to NOAA Fisheries.

9.4 Survey Forms

Permit holders who participate in other federal fisheries are not required to submit two 

logbooks that provide the same information. Permit holders who participate in other South 

Atlantic or Gulf of Mexico fisheries may use the Coastal Fisheries logbook, which is identical to 

the survey form previously described in Section 7.1 (see Appendix U). Otherwise trip cost data

are reported on the Atlantic HMS logbook summary trip form (Appendix AC). Annual cost data 

are reported on a single Atlantic HMS species form (Appendix AD).
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Appendix A

BSAI Crab Catcher Vessel EDR Form

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Revised: 05/30/2013 OMB control No. 0648-0518 

 Expiration Date: 07/31/2014 

ANNUAL

CATCHER VESSEL

CRAB ECONOMIC DATA REPORT (EDR)

CALENDAR YEAR 2012

This form can be downloaded from 

http://alaskafisheries.noaa.gov 

PUBLIC REPORTING BURDEN STATEMENT 

Public reporting burden for this collection of information is estimated to average 10 hours 

per response, including time for reviewing the instructions, searching existing data sources, 

gathering and maintaining the data needed, and completing and reviewing the collection of 

information. Send comments regarding this burden to Assistant Regional Administrator, 

Sustainable Fisheries Division, NOAA National Marine Fisheries Service, P.O. Box 21668, 

Juneau, AK 99802-1668. 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION 

Before completing this form, please note the following: 1) Notwithstanding any other 

provision of law, no person is required to respond to, nor shall any person be subject to a 

penalty for failure to comply with, a collection of information subject to the requirements of 

the Paperwork Reduction Act, unless that collection of information displays a currently valid 

OMB Control Number; 2) This information is mandatory and is required to manage 

commercial fishing efforts for crab under 50 CFR part 680 and under section 402(a) of the 

Magnuson-Stevens Act (16 U.S.C. 1801, et seq.) And 16 U.S.C. 1862(j); 3) Responses to 

this information request are confidential under section 402(b) of the Magnuson-Stevens Act. 

They are also confidential under NOAA Administrative Order 216-100, which sets forth 

procedures to protect confidentiality of fishery statistics. 

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ANNUAL CATCHER VESSEL CRAB EDR 

Introduction 

This report collects information on Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands Management Area (BSAI) 

crab operations, including Western Alaska Community Development Quota Program (CDQ) 

crab fisheries. The fisheries are referred to as Crab Rationalization fisheries (CR fisheries). 

Pursuant to the legislation, the data and identifiers will also be used for program enforcement 

and determination of qualification for quota shares. Consequently, identifiers and data will be 

disclosed to NOAA Enforcement, NOAA General Counsel, the Antitrust Division of the 

Department of Justice, the Federal Trade Commission, and NOAA Restricted Access 

Management Program. 

You have received this form because our records show that you are either the owner of a 

catcher vessel that participated in the BSAI crab fisheries in the past or were leased a catcher 

vessel that participated in the BSAI crab fisheries in the past. You are required to submit the 

Certification Pages (pages 3 and 4) and any additional information requested in the 

Economic Data Report (EDR). Failure to submit an EDR form when required may result in 

delay or denial of any and all federal fishery permit applications.

To make sure that each company is consistently and accurately completing the EDR, random 

audits will be performed by a qualified accountant on some of the EDRs for a subset of the crab 

fishery participants. This step will ensure that the data can be relied upon to produce accurate 

and reliable information for the Alaska crab fisheries. 

Auditors will verify records by comparing specific elements of the report with your accounting 

records. To make this activity as efficient and non-intrusive as possible, we suggest that you: 

 1. Keep a copy of the completed EDR or certification pages you submit to the Data 

Collection Agent (DCA). Copy and attach extra sheets as needed. 

 2. Keep a file that has all of the supporting information used in the preparation of the EDR. 

 3. Make sure that the EDR agrees to the company’s highest level of financial information. 

For this purpose, the highest level of financial information is defined in order as: 

 a. Audited financial statements 

 b. Reviewed financial statements 

 c. Compiled financial statements 

 d. Tax returns. 

Record only whole numbers. Round up dollar figures to the next highest dollar 

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Catcher Vessel Crab EDR 

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If YOUR label address is incorrect or missing, please correct the error on the label or print your 

permanent name and address here. 

Vessel Name 

Company Name 

Street address or P.O. Box Number 

City, State, and Zip Code 

NOTE: 

Any owner or leaseholder of a catcher vessel used to harvest crab in a Crab 

Rationalization (CR) fishery during the previous calendar year must submit a 

completed Annual Catcher Vessel Crab Economic Data Report (EDR) 

following the instructions in this form. The completed EDR and/or EDR 

certification pages must be submitted to the Data Collection Agent (DCA) for 

each calendar year on or before July 31 of the following year, electronically 

or at the address provided on the form. 

Definition of “Leaseholder”: For the purpose of defining the persons 

responsible for submitting the EDR, a Leaseholder is a person, other than 

the owner of the catcher vessel for which the EDR is required, who: was 

identified as the leaseholder, in a written lease, of the catcher vessel, OR 

paid expenses of the catcher vessel, OR claimed expenses for the catcher 

vessel as a business expense on schedule C of his/her Federal Income Tax 

Return, or on a State Income Tax Return. 

Mail or FAX Certification Pages or Entire EDR by July 31 to: 

Pacific States Marine Fisheries Commission 

205 SE Spokane, Suite 100 

Portland, OR 97202 

FAX Number: 503-595-3450 

For more information or if you have questions, 

please call toll free 1-877-741-8913 

 

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CERTIFICATION PAGE – 1 of 2 

This is a required form. Provide all information requested below. 

Catcher Vessel Information 

Vessel Name ADF&G Vessel Registration Number 

Crab License Limitation Permit Number(s) 

USCG Documentation Number 

Current Estimated Market Value of 

Vessel and Equipment ($) 

Replacement Value of Vessel and Equipment 

($) 

Name of Crab Harvesting Cooperative (if applicable) 

Vessel Owner Information 

Name of company, partnership, or sole proprietorship 

Business Telephone Number Business Fax Number 

Business E-mail address, if available 

Vessel Leaseholder Information (if applicable) 

Name of company, partnership, or sole proprietorship 

Business Telephone Number Business Fax Number 

Business E-mail address, if available 

NOTE: Any owner or leaseholder may appoint a designated representative to respond to questions 

in the EDR. The designated representative is the primary contact person for the DCA on issues 

relating to data required in the EDR. 

Person Completing this Report (check one) 

 Owner (If your name and address are the same name and address provided in the 

Owner Information block above, the information does not need to be repeated here) 

 Leaseholder (If your name and address are the same name and address provided in 

the Leaseholder Information block above, the information does not need to be 

repeated here) 

 Designated Representative (complete information below) 

Name Title 

Business Telephone Number Business Fax Number 

Business E-mail address, if available 

CERTIFICATION PAGE – 2 of 2 

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Select one of the following statements and provide any requested information. Check one box 

below. Note: The descriptions below refer to leasing of the vessel. Do not provide information 

regarding any quota leasing here – questions will be asked about quota leases in the EDR form. 

 You are the catcher vessel owner, and you harvested BSAI crab in the above described 

vessel during the 2012 calendar year. 

Complete and submit entire EDR for the 2012 calendar year. 

 You are the catcher vessel leaseholder, you harvested BSAI crab in the above described 

vessel during the 2012 calendar year. 

Complete and submit entire EDR for the 2012 calendar year. 

 You are the catcher vessel owner, and you leased or sold the above described vessel for 

a portion of the year to another party, and harvested some BSAI crab in the above 

described catcher vessel during the 2012 calendar year (provide the name, address, and 

telephone number of the person to whom you leased or sold the vessel during the 2012 

calendar year below). 

OR 

 You are the catcher vessel owner and vessel was lost or rendered permanently 

inoperable due to accident, and harvested no BSAI crab in the above described vessel 

during the 2012 calendar year. 

Complete and submit entire EDR for the 2012 calendar year. 

 You are the catcher vessel owner, you leased or sold the above described vessel to 

another party, and harvested no BSAI crab in the above described vessel during the 

2012 calendar year (provide the name, address, and telephone number of the person to 

whom you leased or sold the vessel during the 2012 calendar year below). 

OR 

 You are the catcher vessel owner and vessel was lost or rendered permanently 

inoperable due to accident, and harvested no BSAI crab in the above described vessel 

during the 2012 calendar year. 

Complete and submit the EDR Certification Pages only. 

 You are the catcher vessel owner, and no one harvested BSAI crab in the above 

described catcher vessel during the 2012 calendar year. 

Complete and submit the EDR Certification Pages only. 

Buyer/Leaseholder Information (if applicable) 

Buyer/Leaseholder Name 

Business address 

Telephone No (include area code) Date of Sale or Lease (day/month/2012) 

Read the following statement, and sign and date the box below: 

I certify under penalty of perjury that I have reviewed all the information in this report and that it 

is true and complete to the best of my knowledge. 

Signature Date signed 

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Instructions for completing this EDR Form 

 Provide all information requested in each section. 

 Record only whole numbers, and round all decimal values up. 

 Record a zero (0) or not applicable (N/A) where appropriate, and do not skip any 

questions or leave any data entry cells blank. 

 Submit the completed certification and EDR form as required on or before the reporting 

deadline of July 31st. All information reported must be current and complete as of the 

date of submission, including post-season adjustments and settlements.

Table A: Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands Crab Rationalization (CR) Program Fisheries 

CR 

Fishery 

Code 

CR Fishery Geographic Area 

BBR 

Bristol Bay 

red king crab 

(Paralithodes 

camtschaticus) 

in waters of the EEZ with 

a northern boundary of 58° 30' N. lat., 

a southern boundary of 54° 36' N. lat., and 

a western boundary of 168° W. long. and including all waters of Bristol Bay. 

BSS 

Bering Sea 

Snow crab 

(Chionoecetes 

opilio)

in waters of the EEZ with 

a northern and western boundary of the Maritime Boundary Agreement Line as 

that line is described in the text of and depicted in the annex to the Maritime 

Boundary Agreement between the United States and the Union of Soviet Socialist 

Republics signed in Washington, June 1, 1990, and as the Maritime Boundary 

Agreement Line as depicted on NOAA Chart No. 513 (6th edition, February 23, 

1991) and NOAA Chart No. 514 (6th edition, February 16, 1991) with a southern 

boundary of 54° 30' N. lat. to 171° W. long., and then south to 

54° 36' N. lat. 

EAG 

Eastern 

Aleutian 

Islands golden 

king crab 

Lithodes 

aequispinus)

in waters of the EEZ with 

an eastern boundary the longitude of Scotch Cap Light (164° 44' W. long.) to 

53° 30' N. lat., then West to 165° W. long. 

a western boundary of 174° W. long., and 

a northern boundary of a line from the latitude of Cape Sarichef 

(54° 36' N. lat.) westward to 171° W. long., then north to 55° 30' N. lat., then west to 

174° W. long. 

WAG 

Western 

Aleutian 

Islands golden 

king crab 

(Lithodes 

aequispinus) 

in waters of the EEZ with 

an eastern boundary the longitude 174° W. long., 

a western boundary the Maritime Boundary Agreement Line as that line is 

described in the text of and depicted in the annex to the Maritime Boundary 

Agreement between the United States and the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics 

signed in Washington, June 1, 1990, and as the Maritime Boundary Agreement Line 

as depicted on NOAA Chart No. 513 (6th edition, February 23, 1991) and NOAA 

Chart No. 514 (6th edition, February 16, 1991), and 

a northern boundary of a line from the latitude of 55°30' N. lat., then west to the 

U.S.-Russian Convention line of 1867. 

EBT 

Eastern Bering 

Sea Tanner 

crab 

(Chionoecetes 

bairdi)

in waters of the EEZ 

a western boundary the longitude of 166° W. long 

a northern boundary of the Maritime Boundary Agreement Line as that line is 

described in the text of and depicted in the annex to the Maritime Boundary 

Agreement between the United States and the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics 

signed in Washington, June 1, 1990, and as the Maritime Boundary Agreement Line 

as depicted on NOAA Chart No. 513 (6th edition, February 23, 1991) and NOAA 

Chart No. 514 (6th edition, February 16, 1991) 

a southern boundary of 54° 36' N. lat. 

WBT 

Western 

Bering Sea 

Tanner crab 

(Chionoecetes 

bairdi) 

In waters of the EEZ with: 

an eastern boundary the longitude of 166 ̊ W. long., 

a northern and western boundary of the Maritime Boundary Agreement Line as 

that line is described in the text of and depicted in the annex to the Maritime 

Boundary Agreement between the United States and the Union of Soviet Socialist 

Republics signed in Washington, June 1, 1990, and as the Maritime Boundary 

Agreement Line as depicted on NOAA Chart No. 513 (6th edition, February 23, 

1991) and NOAA Chart No. 514 (6th edition, February 16, 1991) 

a southern boundary of 54°30'N. lat. To 171 ̊ W. long., and then south to 

54 ̊36’ N. lat. 

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PIK 

Pribilof red 

king and blue 

king crab 

(Paralithodes 

camtshaticus

and 

P. platypus) 

In waters of the EEZ with: 

a northern boundary of 58° 30' N. lat., 

an eastern boundary of 168° W. long., 

a southern boundary line from 54° 36' N. lat., 168° W. long., to 54° 36' N. lat., 

171° W. long., to 55° 30' N. lat., 171° W. long., to 55° 30' N. lat., 173° 30' E. lat., and 

then westward to the Maritime Boundary Agreement Line as that line is described in 

the text of and depicted in the annex to the Maritime Boundary Agreement between 

the United States and the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics signed in Washington, 

June 1, 1990, and as the Maritime Boundary Agreement Line as depicted on NOAA 

Chart No. 513 (6th edition, February 23, 1991) and NOAA Chart No. 514 (6th edition, 

February 16, 1991). 

SMB 

St. Matthew 

blue king crab 

(Paralithodes 

platypus) 

in waters of the EEZ with 

a northern boundary of 62° N. lat., 

a southern boundary of 58°30' N. lat., and 

a western boundary of the maritime Boundary Agreement Line as that line is 

described in the text of and depicted in the annex to the Maritime Boundary 

Agreement between the United States and the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics 

signed in Washington, June 1, 1990, and as the Maritime Boundary Agreement Line 

as depicted on NOAA Chart No. 513 (6th edition, February 23, 1991) and NOAA 

Chart No. 514 (6th edition, February 16, 1991). 

WAI 

Western 

Aleutian 

Islands red 

king crab 

(Paralithodes 

camtshaticus) 

In waters of the EEZ with: 

an eastern boundary the longitude 179° W. long., 

a western boundary of the Maritime Boundary Agreement Line as that line is 

described in the text of and depicted in the annex to the Maritime Boundary 

Agreement between the United States and the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics 

signed in Washington, June 1, 1990, and as the Maritime Boundary Agreement Line 

as depicted on NOAA Chart No. 513 (6th edition, February 23, 1991) and NOAA 

Chart No. 514 (6th edition, February 16, 1991), and 

a northern boundary of a line from the latitude of 55°30' N. lat., then west to the 

Maritime Boundary Agreement Line as that line is described in the text of and 

depicted in the annex to the Maritime Boundary Agreement between the United 

States and the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics signed in Washington, June 1, 

1990, and as the Maritime Boundary Agreement Line as depicted on NOAA Chart 

No. 513 (6th edition, February 23, 1991) and NOAA Chart No. 514 (6th edition, 

February 16, 1991). 

Table B: Quota Type 

Quota Type 

Code CR Annual Quota Types

CVO-A Catcher Vessel Owner Class A IFQ, all Regions 

CVO-B Catcher Vessel Owner Class B IFQ 

CPO Catcher Processor Owner IFQ 

CVC Catcher Vessel Crew IFQ 

CPC Catcher Processor Crew IFQ 

CDQ Community Development Quota 

ACA-WAG Adak Community Allocation Western Aleutian Island Golden king crab IFQ 

 

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1. CR Crab Ex-vessel Sales, by CR Fishery and Quota Type

In Table 1 below, record the total pounds sold and gross revenue received for ex-vessel sales to 

crab buyers for all CR crab landed by the vessel during calendar year 2012. Report pounds and 

revenue for each CR fishery and harvest quota permit type separately, using the CR Fishery 

codes from Table A and Quota Type codes from Table B. Report all crab landed by the vessel, 

including all crab landed using harvest quota held by or leased from a harvest cooperative or 

other entity.

Pounds Sold: Record the total pounds of BSAI crab landed by this vessel and sold to crab 

buyers during the previous calendar year. Exclude deadloss crab that is discarded unsold at the 

landing.

 

Gross Revenue: Record the gross revenue from crab delivered to processors during the 

calendar year. Report the gross ex-vessel revenue value of all landings, before deductions for 

taxes, bait, quota royalties, or other withholding by crab buyers or other entities. Include all postseason adjustments received by the date of submitting this EDR, but do not report any 

payments not yet received as of this date. 

Table 1: CR Crab Ex-vessel Sales, by CR Fishery and Quota Type 

Quota Type CR Fishery Pounds Sold Gross Revenue 

CVO-A 

BBR lbs $ 

BSS lbs $ 

EAG lbs $ 

WAG lbs $ 

EBT lbs $ 

WBT lbs $ 

SMB lbs $ 

PIK lbs $ 

WAI lbs $ 

CVO-B 

BBR lbs $ 

BSS lbs $ 

EAG lbs $ 

WAG lbs $ 

EBT lbs $ 

WBT lbs $ 

SMB lbs $ 

PIK lbs $ 

WAI lbs $ 

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Quota Type CR Fishery Pounds Sold Gross Revenue 

CPO 

BBR lbs $ 

BSS lbs $ 

EAG lbs $ 

WAG lbs $ 

EBT lbs $ 

WBT lbs $ 

SMB lbs $ 

PIK lbs $ 

WAI lbs $ 

CVC 

BBR lbs $ 

BSS lbs $ 

EAG lbs $ 

WAG lbs $ 

EBT lbs $ 

WBT lbs $ 

SMB lbs $ 

PIK lbs $ 

WAI lbs $ 

CPC 

BBR lbs $ 

BSS lbs $ 

EAG lbs $ 

WAG lbs $ 

EBT lbs $ 

WBT lbs $ 

SMB lbs $ 

PIK lbs $ 

WAI lbs $ 

CDQ 

BBR lbs $ 

BSS lbs $ 

EAG lbs $ 

EBT lbs $ 

WBT lbs $ 

SMB lbs $ 

PIK lbs $ 

WAI lbs $ 

ACA-WAG WAG lbs $ 

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2. CR Crab Fishing Quota Costs, by CR Fishery and Quota Type 

Market-Value and Negotiated-Price Transfers Only

In Table 2 below, record the total pounds and monetary cost for negotiated transfers of annual 

crab fishing quota (IFQ and CDQ) pounds received for harvest on your vessel during calendar 

year 2012, by CR fishery and harvest quota permit type. Use the CR Fishery codes from Table 

A and Quota Type codes from Table B. 

Include only transfers of quota for which you paid only monetary compensation, based on the 

market value or a price negotiated between you and the quota holder(s). Do not include quota 

transfers for which: 

 payment was based on a nominal (or non-negotiated) price, or 

 non-monetary or in-kind compensation was included in the transaction, in addition to 

transferred quota pounds and monetary payment, or

 you did not catch the transferred quota pounds on this vessel by the end of the season, 

or re-transferred the quota pounds for use by another vessel. 

For all market-value and/or negotiated-price quota transfers, report the following: 

Pounds Transferred: Record the total pounds of transferred crab fishing quota used to land 

crab caught by the vessel during the previous calendar year. 

Total Cost: Record the total gross cost paid as monetary compensation, after taxes or fees are 

deducted. Include all post-season adjustments paid as of the date of submitting this EDR, but 

do not report any payments not paid by this date.

Table 2: CR Crab Fishing Quota Costs, by CR Fishery and Quota Type: 

 Market-Value and Negotiated Price Transfers Only

Quota Type CR Fishery Pounds 

Transferred Total Cost 

CVO-A 

BBR lbs $ 

BSS lbs $ 

EAG lbs $ 

WAG lbs $ 

EBT lbs $ 

WBT lbs $ 

SMB lbs $ 

PIK lbs $ 

WAI lbs $ 

CVO-B 

BBR lbs $ 

BSS lbs $ 

EAG lbs $ 

WAG lbs $ 

EBT lbs $ 

WBT lbs $ 

SMB lbs $ 

PIK lbs $ 

WAI lbs $ 

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Quota Type CR Fishery Pounds 

Transferred Total Cost 

CPO 

BBR lbs $ 

BSS lbs $ 

EAG lbs $ 

WAG lbs $ 

EBT lbs $ 

WBT lbs $ 

SMB lbs $ 

PIK lbs $ 

WAI lbs $ 

CVC 

BBR lbs $ 

BSS lbs $ 

EAG lbs $ 

WAG lbs $ 

EBT lbs $ 

WBT lbs $ 

SMB lbs $ 

PIK lbs $ 

WAI lbs $ 

CPC 

BBR lbs $ 

BSS lbs $ 

EAG lbs $ 

WAG lbs $ 

EBT lbs $ 

WBT lbs $ 

SMB lbs $ 

PIK lbs $ 

WAI lbs $ 

CDQ 

BBR lbs $ 

BSS lbs $ 

EAG lbs $ 

EBT lbs $ 

WBT lbs $ 

SMB lbs $ 

PIK lbs $ 

WAI lbs $ 

ACA-WAG WAG lbs $ 

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3. CR Crab Crew Labor Costs, by CR Fishery

In Table 3 below, record the total direct payment to vessel crew and captain for labor performed 

in CR fisheries during calendar year 2012, by CR fishery. Use the CR Fishery codes from Table 

A. 

Report the payment amount actually paid to vessel crew and captain in settlements, not 

earnings before fishing-related expenses (such as fuel, bait, or food and provisions) were 

deducted. Exclude any payments for labor provided before or after crab fishing seasons, or for 

crab fishing quota that the crew or captain leased to the vessel. Exclude non-wage expenses 

such as payroll taxes, unemployment insurance, workmen’s compensation, and exclude costs 

of non-wage benefits provided such as paid travel, health insurance, or retirement. 

Labor Payment – Fishing Crew: Record the total amount paid to vessel crew members for 

fishing labor services in CR fisheries during the previous calendar year, not including any 

amount paid to individuals as captain or vessel master. Include all post-season adjustments 

paid as of the date of submitting this EDR. 

Labor Payment - Captain: Record the total payment made to the captain(s) for vessel master 

services in CR fisheries during the previous calendar year. Include all post-season adjustments 

paid as of the date of submitting this EDR. 

Table 3: CR Crab Crew Labor Payments, by CR Fishery 

CR Fishery 

Labor Payment 

Fishing Crew Captain

BBR $ $ 

BSS $ $ 

EAG $ $ 

WAG $ $ 

EBT $ $ 

WBT $ $ 

SMB $ $ 

PIK $ $ 

WAI $ $ 

Health Insurance and Retirement Benefits: Did you provide paid health insurance or 

retirement benefits to captain or crew members in addition to labor payments reported above? 

 Crew: ☐ Yes ☐ No 

 Captain: ☐ Yes ☐ No 

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4: Vessel Operating Expenses, by CR Fishery 

In Table 4 below, record the following operating expenses for this vessel, by CR fishery. Include 

any taxes paid in the cost value reported. Use the CR Fishery codes from Table A. 

If one or more of the items listed below are not purchased and/or tracked in your accounting 

system on a fishery basis, estimate the amount for each fishery for EDR reporting purposes by 

pro-rating the total amount purchased or consumed based on the average daily use or cost of 

the item during fishery operations and number of days operating in each fishery. 

Food and Provisions – Total Cost: Record the total cost of food and provisions purchased for 

use in each CR fishery during the previous calendar year. 

Crab Bait Purchased - Total Cost: Record the total cost of bait purchased for use in each CR 

fishery during the calendar year. Do not include cost of bait used in CR fisheries during 2012 

that was purchased for fisheries occurring prior to the 2012 calendar year. 

Fuel Consumed – Gallons Only: Record the total gallons of fuel consumed by the vessel while 

operating in each of the CR fisheries. Include the amount of fuel used during directed fishing, 

searching, traveling between delivery port and fishing grounds, and offloading catch. Do not 

include amount of fuel used transiting to and from your home port before and/or after crab 

fishery operations. 

Table 4: Vessel Operating Expenses, by CR Fishery 

CR Fishery Food & Provisions 

Total Cost 

Bait Purchased 

Total Cost 

Fuel consumed 

(gallons) 

BBR $ $ gal

BSS $ $ gal

EAG $ $ gal

WAG $ $ gal

EBT $ $ gal

WBT $ $ gal

SMB $ $ gal

PIK $ $ gal

WAI $ $ gal

 

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5: Vessel Operating Expenses, Annual

In Table 5 below, record the total calendar year expenditure on the following operating costs for 

this vessel. Include any taxes paid on the listed items in the total.

Fuel Cost, Annual 

Gallons: Record the total quantity of fuel purchased for the vessel during the previous 

calendar year, in gallons.

Cost: Record the total payment for fuel purchased for the vessel for all crab, non-crab, and 

non-fishing operations during the previous calendar year, including all sales taxes and 

surcharges. Do not include the cost of lubrication or other fluids. 

Vessel Labor Cost: Record the total direct payment to vessel crew and captain for labor 

performed in all vessel operations during the calendar year, including shipyard labor and 

tendering. Include labor payments for CR crab operations reported in Table 3 in the total. 

Table 5: Vessel Operating Expenses, Annual

Fuel 

Vessel Labor Cost 

Gallons Cost

gal $ $ 

Tendering: Did the vessel perform tendering in any fishery during the previous calendar year? 

☐ Yes 

☐ No 

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6. BSAI Crab Crew Licenses and CFEC Permits

In Table 6 below, for each individual who worked as a captain or crewmember during the 

previous calendar year, record either the Alaska Commercial Crew license number or a State of 

Alaska Commercial Fisheries Entry Commission (CFEC) gear operator permit number. Do not 

record more than one license or permit number for any individual, but include every individual 

that worked on the vessel as a captain or crewmember during CR fisheries. 

For Commercial Crew Licenses, report the full 7-digit license number. For Gear Operator 

Permits, include the fishery code and permit number (e.g., M71B25321N). Indicate if the 

number reported is an ADF&G Commercial Crew License number or a CFEC Gear Operator 

Permit Number in the appropriate checkbox, and only record one license or permit number per 

crewmember. 

Table 6: Harvest Crew Licenses/Permits 

Crewmember 

License/Permit Number

Check One

Crewmember 

License/Permit Number 

Check One

ADF&G 

Crew 

License 

CFEC 

Gear 

Operator 

Permit 

ADF&G 

Crew 

License 

CFEC 

Gear 

Operator 

Permit 

1   15  

2   16  

3   17  

4   18  

5   19  

6   20  

7   21  

8   22  

9   23  

10   24  

11   25  

12   26  

13   27  

14   28  

Note: Commercial fishing license and permit information is public record. A vessel master has the right to record the crew 

member's license number or permit ID and no release is necessary to report the information here. EDR submitters can 

contact ADF&G or CFEC to request license or permit numbers by crewmember name at the contacts below: 

ADF&G – Commercial Crew License 

Licensing Questions (907) 465-2376 

Licensing FAX (907) 465-2440 

Licensing Email licensehelp@fishgame.state.ak.us

CFEC - Gear Operator Permit 

Phone: (907) 790-6921 

Email: dfg.cfec.questions@alaska.gov 

Website: http://www.cfec.state.ak.us/publook/publook.jsp 

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Appendix B

BSAI Crab Processor EDR Form

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Revised: 05/30/2013 OMB control No. 0648-0518 

 Expiration Date: 07/31/14 

ANNUAL

PROCESSOR

CRAB ECONOMIC DATA REPORT (EDR)

CALENDAR YEAR 2012

This form can be downloaded from 

http://alaskafisheries.noaa.gov 

PUBLIC REPORTING BURDEN STATEMENT 

Public reporting burden for this collection of information is estimated to average 10 hours per 

response, including time for reviewing the instructions, searching existing data sources, gathering 

and maintaining the data needed, and completing and reviewing the collection of information. Send 

comments regarding this burden to Assistant Regional Administrator, Sustainable Fisheries 

Division, NOAA National Marine Fisheries Service, P.O. Box 21668, Juneau, AK 99802-1668. 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION 

Before completing this form, please note the following: 1) Notwithstanding any other provision of 

law, no person is required to respond to, nor shall any person be subject to a penalty for failure to 

comply with, a collection of information subject to the requirements of the Paperwork Reduction 

Act, unless that collection of information displays a currently valid OMB Control Number; 2) This 

information is mandatory and is required to manage commercial fishing efforts for crab under 50 

CFR part 680 and under section 402(a) of the Magnuson-Stevens Act (16 U.S.C. 1801, et seq.) 

And 16 U.S.C. 1862(j); 3) Responses to this information request are confidential under section 

402(b) of the Magnuson-Stevens Act. They are also confidential under NOAA Administrative Order 

216-100, which sets forth procedures to protect confidentiality of fishery statistics. 

 

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ANNUAL PROCESSOR CRAB EDR

Introduction 

This report collects information on Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands Management Area (BSAI) crab 

operations, including Western Alaska Community Development Quota Program (CDQ) crab 

fisheries. These fisheries are referred to as Crab Rationalization fisheries (CR fisheries). Pursuant 

to the legislation, the data and identifiers will also be used for program enforcement and 

determination of qualification for quota shares. Consequently, identifiers and data will be disclosed 

to NOAA Enforcement, NOAA General Counsel, the Antitrust Division of the Department of Justice, 

the Federal Trade Commission, and NOAA Restricted Access Management Program. 

You have received this form because our records show that you are either the owner of a Shorebased processing facility that participated in the BSAI crab fisheries in the past, operated such a 

facility under lease, or held a Registered Crab Receiver (RCR) permit. You are required to 

submit the Certification Pages (pages 3 and 4) and any additional information requested in 

the Economic Data Report (EDR). Failure to submit an EDR form when required may result 

in delay or denial of any and all federal fishery permit applications. 

To make sure that each company is consistently and accurately completing the EDR, random 

audits will be performed by a qualified accountant on some of the EDRs for a subset of the crab 

fishery participants. This step will ensure that the data can be relied upon to produce accurate and 

reliable information for the Alaska crab fisheries. 

Auditors will verify records by comparing specific elements of the report with your accounting 

records. To make this activity as efficient and non-intrusive as possible, we suggest that you: 

1. Keep a copy of the completed EDR or certification pages you submit to the Data 

Collection Agent (DCA). Copy and attach extra sheets as needed. 

2. Keep a file that has all of the supporting information used in the preparation of the EDR. 

3. Make sure that the EDR agrees to the company’s highest level of financial information. 

For this purpose, the highest level of financial information is defined in order as: 

a. Audited financial statements 

 b. Reviewed financial statements 

 c. Compiled financial statements 

 d. Tax returns. 

Record only whole numbers. Round up dollar figures to the next highest dollar.

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If YOUR label address is incorrect or missing, please correct the error on the label or print your 

permanent name and address here. 

Processing Facility Name 

Company Name 

Street address or P.O. Box Number 

City, State, and Zip Code 

NOTE: 

Any owner or leaseholder of a shoreside or stationary floating processing facility, 

or a holder of a registered crab receiver (RCR) permit, that processed, custom 

processed, or obtained custom processing for CR crab, in a Crab Rationalization 

(CR) fishery during the previous calendar year must submit a completed Annual 

Processor Crab Economic Data Report (EDR) following the instructions in this 

form. The completed EDR and/or EDR certification pages must be submitted to 

the Data Collection Agent (DCA) for each calendar year on or before July 31 of 

the following year, electronically or at the address provided on the form. 

Definition of “Leaseholder”: For the purpose of defining the persons 

responsible for submitting the EDR, a Leaseholder is a person, other than the 

owner of the facility for which the EDR is required, who: was identified as the 

leaseholder, in a written lease, of the processing facility, OR paid expenses of 

the processing facility, OR claimed expenses for the processing facility as a 

business expense on schedule C of his/her Federal Income Tax Return, or on a 

State Income Tax Return. 

Mail or FAX Certification Pages or Entire EDR by July 31 to:

Pacific States Marine Fisheries Commission 

205 SE Spokane, Suite 100 

Portland, OR 97202 

Email: alaska_crab@psmfc.org

FAX Number: 503-595-3450 

For more information or if you have questions, 

please call toll free 1-877-741-8913 

 

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CERTIFICATION PAGE – 1 of 2 

This is a required form. Provide all information requested below. 

Processing Facility Information 

Facility Name 

Registered Crab Receiver (RCR) Permit 

Number 

ADF&G Processor Code (F Code) 

Shoreside Processors 

Physical Location of Land-based Plant (street address, city, state, zip code) 

Borough Assessed Value of Plant and 

Equipment ($)Year Assessed: 

Current Estimated Value of Plant and Equipment 

($) 

Stationary Floating Processors

USCG Documentation Number 

Current Estimated Market Value 

of Processing Facility Plant and Equipment ($) 

Replacement Value 

of Processing Facility Plant and Equipment ($) 

Owner Information

Name of company, partnership, or sole proprietorship 

Business Telephone Number Business FAX Number Business E-mail address, if 

available 

Leaseholder Information (if applicable)

Name of company, partnership, or sole proprietorship 

Business Telephone Number Business FAX Number Business E-mail address, if 

available 

NOTE: Any owner or leaseholder may appoint a designated representative to respond to questions in the 

EDR. The designated representative is the primary contact person for the DCA on issues relating to data 

required in the EDR. 

Person Completing this Report (check one) 

 Owner (If your name and address are the same name and address provided in the Owner 

 Information block above, the information does not need to be repeated here) 

 Leaseholder (If your name and address are the same name and address provided in the 

 Leaseholder Information block above, the information does not need to be repeated here) 

 Designated Representative (complete information below) 

Name Title 

Business Number Telephone Business FAX Number Business E-mail address (if 

available) 

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CERTIFICATION PAGE – 2 of 2 

Select one of the following statements and provide any requested information. Check one box below.

 1. You are the Stationary Floating Processor owner, and you processed BSAI crab in the above described 

plant during the 2012 calendar year. 

Complete and submit entire EDR for the 2012 calendar year. 

 2. You were the Stationary Floating Processor leaseholder, and you operated the above described 

Stationary Floating Processor, and you processed BSAI crab during the 2012 calendar year. 

Complete and submit entire EDR for the 2012 calendar year.

 3. You are the Stationary Floating Processor owner, and you leased a portion of your IPQ to another party, 

and processed BSAI crab in the above described Stationary Floating Processor during the 2012 calendar 

year. Provide the name, address, and telephone number of the person to whom you leased the IPQ 

during the 2012 calendar year below. 

Complete and submit entire EDR for the 2012 calendar year.

 4. You are the Registered Crab Receiver and purchased CR crab delivered to and custom processed for 

you by one or more processing facilities, and you did not process CR crab in a facility that you operated . 

Complete and submit entire EDR for the 2012 calendar year. 

 5. You are the Stationary Floating Processor owner, and you leased all of your IPQ to another party, and 

you processed no BSAI crab in the above described Stationary Floating Processor. Provide the name, 

address, and telephone number of the person to whom you leased the IPQ during the 2012 calendar 

year. 

Complete and submit the EDR Certification Pages only.

 6. You are the Stationary Floating Processor owner, and no one processed BSAI crab in the above 

described Stationary Floating Processor during the 2012 calendar year. 

Complete and submit the EDR Certification Pages only.

Buyer/Leaseholder Information (if applicable)

Buyer/Leaseholder Name

Business address

Telephone No (include area code) Date of Sale or Lease (day/month/2012) 

Read the following statement, and sign and date the box below:

I certify under penalty of perjury that I have reviewed all the information in this report and that it is true 

and complete to the best of my knowledge.

Signature Date signed 

 

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Instructions for completing this EDR Form 

 Provide all information requested in each section. 

 Record only whole numbers, and round all decimal values up. 

 Record a zero (0) or not applicable (N/A) where appropriate, and do not skip any 

questions or leave any data entry cells blank. 

 Submit the completed certification and EDR form as required on or before the 

reporting deadline of July 31. All information reported must be current and complete 

as of the date of submission, including post-season adjustments and settlements. 

Table A: Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands Crab Rationalization (CR) Program Fisheries 

CR 

Fishery 

Code 

CR Fishery Geographic Area 

BBR Bristol Bay 

red king crab 

(Paralithodes 

camtschaticus) 

in waters of the EEZ with 

a northern boundary of 58° 30' N. lat., 

a southern boundary of 54° 36' N. lat., and 

a western boundary of 168° W. long. and including all waters of Bristol Bay. 

BSS Bering Sea 

Snow crab 

(Chionoecetes 

opilio)

in waters of the EEZ with 

a northern and western boundary of the Maritime Boundary Agreement Line as that 

line is described in the text of and depicted in the annex to the Maritime Boundary 

Agreement between the United States and the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics 

signed in Washington, June 1, 1990, and as the Maritime Boundary Agreement Line as 

depicted on NOAA Chart No. 513 (6th edition, February 23, 1991) and NOAA Chart No. 

514 (6th edition, February 16, 1991) with a southern boundary of 54° 30' N. lat. to 

171° W. long., and then south to 

54° 36' N. lat. 

EAG Eastern 

Aleutian 

Islands golden 

king crab 

Lithodes 

aequispinus)

in waters of the EEZ with 

an eastern boundary the longitude of Scotch Cap Light (164° 44' W. long.) to 

53° 30' N. lat., then West to 165° W. long. 

a western boundary of 174° W. long., and 

a northern boundary of a line from the latitude of Cape Sarichef 

(54° 36' N. lat.) westward to 171° W. long., then north to 55° 30' N. lat., then west to 174° 

W. long. 

WAG Western 

Aleutian 

Islands golden 

king crab 

(Lithodes 

aequispinus) 

in waters of the EEZ with 

an eastern boundary the longitude 174° W. long., 

a western boundary the Maritime Boundary Agreement Line as that line is described in 

the text of and depicted in the annex to the Maritime Boundary Agreement between the 

United States and the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics signed in Washington, June 1, 

1990, and as the Maritime Boundary Agreement Line as depicted on NOAA Chart No. 

513 (6th edition, February 23, 1991) and NOAA Chart No. 514 (6th edition, February 16, 

1991), and 

a northern boundary of a line from the latitude of 55°30' N. lat., then west to the U.S.-

Russian Convention line of 1867. 

EBT Eastern Bering 

Sea Tanner 

crab 

(Chionoecetes 

bairdi)

in waters of the EEZ 

a western boundary the longitude of 166° W. long 

a northern boundary of the Maritime Boundary Agreement Line as that line is 

described in the text of and depicted in the annex to the Maritime Boundary Agreement 

between the United States and the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics signed in 

Washington, June 1, 1990, and as the Maritime Boundary Agreement Line as depicted 

on NOAA Chart No. 513 (6th edition, February 23, 1991) and NOAA Chart No. 514 (6th 

edition, February 16, 1991) 

a southern boundary of 54° 36' N. lat. 

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WBT Western 

Bering Sea 

Tanner crab 

(Chionoecetes 

bairdi) 

In waters of the EEZ with: 

an eastern boundary the longitude of 166 ̊ W. long., 

a northern and western boundary of the Maritime Boundary Agreement Line as that 

line is described in the text of and depicted in the annex to the Maritime Boundary 

Agreement between the United States and the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics 

signed in Washington, June 1, 1990, and as the Maritime Boundary Agreement Line as 

depicted on NOAA Chart No. 513 (6th edition, February 23, 1991) and NOAA Chart No. 

514 (6th edition, February 16, 1991) 

a southern boundary of 54°30'N. lat. To 171 ̊ W. long., and then south to 

54 ̊36’ N. lat. 

PIK Pribilof red 

king and blue 

king crab 

(Paralithodes 

camtshaticus

and 

P. platypus) 

In waters of the EEZ with: 

a northern boundary of 58° 30' N. lat., 

an eastern boundary of 168° W. long., 

a southern boundary line from 54° 36' N. lat., 168° W. long., to 54° 36' N. lat., 

171° W. long., to 55° 30' N. lat., 171° W. long., to 55° 30' N. lat., 173° 30' E. lat., and 

then westward to the Maritime Boundary Agreement Line as that line is described in the 

text of and depicted in the annex to the Maritime Boundary Agreement between the 

United States and the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics signed in Washington, 

June 1, 1990, and as the Maritime Boundary Agreement Line as depicted on NOAA 

Chart No. 513 (6th edition, February 23, 1991) and NOAA Chart No. 514 (6th edition, 

February 16, 1991). 

SMB St. Matthew 

blue king crab 

(Paralithodes 

platypus) 

in waters of the EEZ with 

a northern boundary of 62° N. lat., 

a southern boundary of 58°30' N. lat., and 

a western boundary of the maritime Boundary Agreement Line as that line is described 

in the text of and depicted in the annex to the Maritime Boundary Agreement between 

the United States and the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics signed in Washington, 

June 1, 1990, and as the Maritime Boundary Agreement Line as depicted on NOAA 

Chart No. 513 (6th edition, February 23, 1991) and NOAA Chart No. 514 (6th edition, 

February 16, 1991). 

WAI Western 

Aleutian 

Islands red 

king crab 

(Paralithodes 

camtshaticus) 

In waters of the EEZ with: 

an eastern boundary the longitude 179° W. long., 

a western boundary of the Maritime Boundary Agreement Line as that line is described 

in the text of and depicted in the annex to the Maritime Boundary Agreement between 

the United States and the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics signed in Washington, 

June 1, 1990, and as the Maritime Boundary Agreement Line as depicted on NOAA 

Chart No. 513 (6th edition, February 23, 1991) and NOAA Chart No. 514 (6th edition, 

February 16, 1991), and 

a northern boundary of a line from the latitude of 55°30' N. lat., then west to the 

Maritime Boundary Agreement Line as that line is described in the text of and depicted in 

the annex to the Maritime Boundary Agreement between the United States and the 

Union of Soviet Socialist Republics signed in Washington, June 1, 1990, and as the 

Maritime Boundary Agreement Line as depicted on NOAA Chart No. 513 (6th edition, 

February 23, 1991) and NOAA Chart No. 514 (6th edition, February 16, 1991). 

Table B: Quota Type 

Quota Type 

Code CR Quota Types

CVO-A Catcher Vessel Owner Class A IFQ, all Regions 

CVO-B Catcher Vessel Owner Class B IFQ 

CPO Catcher Processor Owner IFQ 

CVC Catcher Vessel Crew IFQ 

CPC Catcher Processor Crew IFQ 

CDQ Community Development Quota 

ACA-WAG Adak Community Allocation Western Aleutian Island Golden king crab IFQ 

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Table C. Crab Species Codes

Species Code Common Name Scientific Name 

921 Red king crab Paralithodes camtschaticus

922 Blue king crab Paralithodes platypus

923 Golden (brown) king crab Lithodes aequispinus

931 Tanner crab Chionoecetes bairdi

932 Snow crab Chionoecetes opilio

Table D. Crab Product Codes Used for EDRs

Code Description 

01 Whole crab 

80 Crab sections 

81 Crab meats 

82 Crab claws 

83 Crab tails 

84 Crab legs 

97 Other crab product (specify) 

Table E. Crab Process Codes. 

(1) If multiple processes were used during a crab fishery, record the information for 

each process on a separate line. 

(2) If more than one of the following processes was used to create a specific product 

(such as brined and frozen crab, or cooked and frozen crab) you may enter more 

than one process code in the process code box for that product.

Process 

Code Description 

00 Other (specify): 

01 Raw 

02 Plate frozen/Blast frozen 

03 Brined/frozen 

07 Live 

Table F. Box Size Codes

Code Description 

Small Boxes 15 pounds or smaller 

Large Boxes larger than 15 pounds 

 

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In Tables 1a and 1b below, report calendar year crab product sales from CR fisheries. Report sales 

to affiliated entities (Table 1a) and to unaffiliated entities (Table 1b) for each combination of crab 

species, product, process, and box size sold. Do not include sales of crab product produced from 

fisheries other than CR crab fisheries. 

For further details on the definition of “Affiliation” refer to the federal regulations at 50 CFR part 

680.2. 

Species Code: Record the species codes from Table C for CR crab product sold in 2012. 

Product Code: Record the product codes from Table D for each product. 

Process Code: Record the process codes from Table E. If more than one process was used to 

create a specific crab product form (such as cooked and frozen crab sections), enter more than one 

process code in the process code box for that product. 

Box Size Code: Record the box size category code from Table F for each product sold. 

For each unique product combination of CR crab species, product code, process code(s), and box 

size code identified using the codes listed in Tables C-F that was sold during 2012, report the 

following: 

 

Finished Pounds: Record the total finished pounds of each product sold. 

Gross First Wholesale Revenue: Record the amount you received for each product sold. Do not 

include any additional payment you received to cover any shipping, handling, or storage costs 

associated with the sale beyond the FOB port. Adjust all revenues to FOB Alaska-equivalent value. 

Do not deduct any broker fees, taxes paid, royalties for IPQ, or other fees or charges. 

1. CR Crab Product Sales

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Table 1a: CR Crab Sales to Affiliated Entities

Species 

Code 

Product 

Code 

Process 

Code 

Box Size 

Code Finished Pounds Revenue

 lbs $ 

 lbs $ 

 lbs $ 

 lbs $ 

 lbs $ 

 lbs $ 

 lbs $ 

 lbs $ 

 lbs $ 

 lbs $ 

 lbs $ 

 lbs $ 

Table 1b: CR Crab Sales to Unaffiliated Entities

Species 

Code 

Product 

Code 

Process 

Code 

Box Size 

Code Finished Pounds Revenue

 lbs $ 

 lbs $ 

 lbs $ 

 lbs $ 

 lbs $ 

 lbs $ 

 lbs $ 

 lbs $ 

 lbs $ 

 lbs $ 

 lbs $ 

 lbs $ 

 lbs $ 

 

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2. CR Crab Custom Processing Services Provided, by CR Fishery

In Table 2 below, record processed output and revenue received for custom processing of CR crab 

performed for other crab buyers during the previous calendar year, by product code and process 

code for each CR Fishery Code in which custom processing was provided.

CR Fishery Code: Record the code from Table A for each CR fishery in which you provided custom 

processing services. If you produced multiple custom products within a CR fishery, record 

information for each on separate lines. 

Product Code: Record the product codes from Table D for each product. 

Process Code: Record the process codes from Table E. If more than one process was used to 

create a specific crab product form (such as cooked and frozen crab sections) enter more than one 

process code in the process code box for that product. 

For each CR fishery and unique combination of product code and process code(s) identified using 

the codes listed in Tables D and E produced as custom processing, report the following: 

Raw Pounds: Record the total raw pounds of CR crab provided by RCRs receiving custom 

processing services from this processing facility. 

Finished Pounds: Record the total pounds of output for each custom processed product. 

Custom Processing Revenue: Record the revenue received for custom processing the specified 

products. 

Table 2: Custom Processing Services Provided 

CR 

Fishery 

Code 

Product 

Code Process Code(s) Raw Pounds Finished 

Pounds 

Custom 

Processing 

Revenue 

 lbs lbs $ 

 lbs lbs $ 

 lbs lbs $ 

 lbs lbs $ 

 lbs lbs $ 

 lbs lbs $ 

 lbs lbs $ 

 lbs lbs $ 

 lbs lbs $ 

 

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3. Raw CR Crab Purchases from Delivering Vessels, by CR Fishery and Quota Type

In Table 3 below, record the following information on raw crab purchases from delivering vessels 

during the previous calendar year, by CR Fishery Code and fishing quota type. Use the CR Fishery 

codes from Table A and Quota Type codes from Table B. 

Raw Pounds Purchased

Record the total pounds of raw crab purchased. 

Gross Payment

Record total gross value of raw crab purchases, including all post-season adjustments paid to sellers 

as of the date of submitting this EDR. 

Table 3: Raw Crab Purchases, by CR Fishery and Quota Type

CR Fishery Code Quota Type Raw Pounds 

Purchased Gross Payment 

 lbs $ 

 lbs $ 

 lbs $ 

 lbs $ 

 lbs $ 

 lbs $ 

 lbs $ 

 lbs $ 

 lbs $ 

 lbs $ 

 lbs $ 

 lbs $ 

 lbs $ 

 lbs $ 

 lbs $ 

 

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4. CR Crab Custom Processing Services Purchased, by CR Fishery 

 

In Table 4 below, record the following information on custom crab processing provided for you by 

processors during the previous calendar year, by product code and process code for each CR 

Fishery Code in which custom processing was purchased. 

CR Fishery Code: Record the code from Table A for each CR fishery in which you purchased 

custom processing services. If you received multiple custom products within a CR fishery, record 

information for each on separate lines. 

Product Code: Record the product codes from Table D for each product. 

Process Code: Record the process codes from Table E. If more than one process was used to 

create a specific crab product form (such as cooked and frozen crab sections) enter more than one 

process code in the process code box for that product. 

For each CR fishery and unique combination of product code and process code(s) identified using 

the codes listed in Tables D and E produced as custom processing, report the following: 

Raw Pounds: Record the total raw pounds of CR crab provided to processors providing custom 

processing services 

Finished Pounds: Record the total pounds of output for each custom processed product. 

Processing Fee: Record the payment made to custom processors for each crab product. 

Table 4: Custom Processing Services Purchased

CR Fishery 

Code 

Product 

Code 

Process 

Code 

Raw Pounds Finished 

Pounds Processing Fee

 lbs lbs $ 

 lbs lbs $ 

 lbs lbs $ 

 lbs lbs $ 

 lbs lbs $ 

 lbs lbs $ 

 lbs lbs $ 

 lbs lbs $ 

 lbs lbs $ 

 lbs lbs $ 

 

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5. CR Crab Processing Quota Costs, by CR Fishery 

Market-Value and Negotiated-Price Transfers Only 

In Table 5 below, record the total pounds and monetary cost for transfers of crab individual 

processing quota (IPQ) pounds received for your use in purchasing landed CR crab during the 

previous calendar year, by CR fishery. Use the CR Fishery codes from Table A. 

Include only transfers of quota for which you paid the only monetary compensation, based on the 

market value or a price negotiated between you and the quota holder(s). Do not include quota 

transfers for which: 

 payment was based on a nominal (or non-negotiated) price, or 

 non-monetary or in-kind compensation was included in the transaction, in addition to 

transferred quota pounds and monetary payment, or

 you did not use the quota pounds for crab processed by this vessel or purchased from 

delivering vessels by the end of the season, or re-transferred the quota pounds for use by 

another vessel. 

For all market-value and/or negotiated-price quota transfers, report the following: 

Pounds Transferred: Record the total pounds of transferred crab individual processing quota (IPQ) 

pounds acquired for your use in purchasing landed CR crab during the previous calendar year. 

Total Cost: Record the total gross cost paid as monetary compensation, before taxes or fees are 

deducted. Include all post-season adjustments paid as of the date of submitting this EDR, but do not 

report any payments not paid by this date. 

 

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Table 5: CR Crab Processing Quota (IPQ) Costs 

CR 

Fishery 

Code 

IPQ Costs 

Pounds 

Transferred Total Cost 

BBR lbs $ 

BSS lbs $ 

EAG lbs $ 

WAG lbs $ 

EBT lbs $ 

WBT lbs $ 

SMB lbs $ 

PIK lbs $ 

WAI lbs $ 

 

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6: Crab Processing Labor Cost, by CR Fishery 

In Table 6 below, record the following information about labor costs associated with crab processing, 

by CR fishery: Use the CR Fishery codes from Table A.

Total Man-Hours: Record the sum of all hours worked by crab processing workers for each CR 

fishery. 

Total Labor Payment: Record the total gross wages paid to crab processing workers in each CR 

fishery. Include wages and bonuses only for the processing workers included above. Do not count 

any payments to salaried employees (these will be recorded in Section 7). 

Computed Average Hourly Wage (web form only): Please inspect the Average Hourly Wage 

(automatically computed by this form) to ensure that the values reported for Total Man-Hours and 

Total Labor Payment result in an average wage rate that is representative of wages paid by your 

company to processing employees in CR crab fisheries. 

Table 6: Crab Processing Labor Cost

CR 

Fishery 

Code

Crab Processing Labor 

Total Man-Hours Total Labor 

Payment 

Computed 

Average Hourly 

Wage 

BBR hrs $ $/hr 

BSS hrs $ $/hr 

EAG hrs $ $/hr 

WAG hrs $ $/hr 

EBT hrs $ $/hr 

WBT hrs $ $/hr 

SMB hrs $ $/hr 

PIK hrs $ $/hr 

WAI hrs $ $/hr 

 

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7: General Non-processing Labor Expenses, Annual 

In Table 7 below, record the total previous calendar year expenditure on wages and salaries for 

foremen, managers, administrative, personnel, and other non-processing labor. 

For all non-processing personnel employed during the year, report the following: 

Number of Employees: Report the number persons employed in non-processing positions at the 

processing facility during the previous calendar year. Include foremen, managers, administrative, 

and other personnel not primarily employed as processing line laborers. 

Salaries and wages: Total calendar year gross wages for non-processing employees as described 

above. Do not include non-wage benefits, payroll taxes, training costs, or other costs of employment. 

Table 7: General Non-processing Labor Expenses, Annual 

Number Of 

Non-Processing 

Employees 

Total Wages And Salaries 

 $ 

 

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8. CR Crab Processing Employee Residence 

In Table 8 below, record the official locations of residence as identified in employment records (i.e., 

W-4 forms) for CR crab processing personnel employed at this facility during the previous calendar 

year, and the number of individuals employed, by location. For residence locations in Alaska, list 

individual Alaska cities. For US locations outside of Alaska, list individual US states, and for non-US 

locations, list individual counties. For each location of residence, report the total number of 

individuals employed processing CR crab, and the total number of individuals employed in seafood 

processing in all fisheries, including CR crab. Do not count any employee in the total for more 

than one location of residence. 

Table 8: CR Crab Processing Employee Residence 

US Residents If Country 

Other Than 

United States, 

Enter Primary 

Country Of 

Residence 

Number Of 

Processing 

Employees 

CR Crab Only 

If Alaska, 

Enter Primary 

City Of 

Residence 

If Other Than 

Alaska, Enter 

Primary State 

Of Residence 

 

 

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NOTES

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Appendix C

BSAI Crab Catcher/Processor EDR Form

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Revised: 05/30/2013 OMB control No. 0648-0518 

Expiration Date: 07/31/2014 

ANNUAL

CATCHER/PROCESSOR

CRAB ECONOMIC DATA REPORT (EDR)

CALENDAR YEAR 2012

This form can be downloaded from 

http://www.alaskafisheries.noaa.gov

PUBLIC REPORTING BURDEN STATEMENT 

Public reporting burden for this collection of information is estimated to average 10 hours per response, 

including time for reviewing the instructions, searching existing data sources, gathering and maintaining 

the data needed, and completing and reviewing the collection of information. Send comments regarding 

this burden to Assistant Regional Administrator, Sustainable Fisheries Division, NOAA National Marine 

Fisheries Service, P.O. Box 21668, Juneau, AK 99802-1668. 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION 

Before completing this form, please note the following: 1) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, 

no person is required to respond to, nor shall any person be subject to a penalty for failure to comply 

with, a collection of information subject to the requirements of the Paperwork Reduction Act, unless that 

collection of information displays a currently valid OMB Control Number; 2) This information is 

mandatory and is required to manage commercial fishing efforts for crab under 50 CFR part 680 and 

under section 402(a) of the Magnuson-Stevens Act (16 U.S.C. 1801, et seq.) And 16 U.S.C. 1862(j); 

3) Responses to this information request are confidential under section 402(b) of the MagnusonStevens Act. They are also confidential under NOAA Administrative Order 216-100, which sets forth 

procedures to protect confidentiality of fishery statistics. 

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ANNUAL CATCHER/PROCESSOR CRAB EDR

Introduction 

This report collects information on Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands Management Area (BSAI) crab 

operations, including Western Alaska Community Development Quota Program (CDQ) crab 

fisheries. The fisheries are referred to as Crab Rationalization fisheries (CR fisheries). Pursuant to 

the legislation, the data and identifiers will also be used for program enforcement and determination 

of qualification for quota shares. Consequently, identifiers and data will be disclosed to NOAA 

Enforcement, NOAA General Counsel, the Antitrust Division of the Department of Justice, the 

Federal Trade Commission, and NOAA Restricted Access Management Program. 

You have received this form because our records show that you are either the owner of a 

catcher/processor that participated in the BSAI crab fisheries in the past or were leased a 

catcher/processor that participated in the BSAI crab fisheries in the past. You are required to 

submit the Certification Pages (pages 3 and 4) and any additional information requested in 

the Economic Data Report (EDR). Failure to submit an EDR form when required will result in 

delay in and/or denial of any and all permit applications. 

To make sure that each company is consistently and accurately completing the EDR, random 

audits will be performed by a qualified accountant on some of the EDRs for a subset of the crab 

fishery participants. This step will ensure that the data can be relied upon to produce accurate and 

reliable information for the Alaska crab fisheries. 

Auditors will verify records by comparing specific elements of the report with your accounting 

records. To make this activity as efficient and non-intrusive as possible, we suggest that you: 

1. Keep a copy of the completed EDR or certification pages you submit to the Data 

Collection Agent (DCA). Copy and attach extra sheets as needed. 

2. Keep a file that has all of the supporting information used in the preparation of the EDR. 

3. Make sure that the EDR agrees to the company’s highest level of financial information. 

For this purpose, the highest level of financial information is defined in order as: 

a. Audited financial statements 

 b. Reviewed financial statements 

 c. Compiled financial statements 

 d. Tax returns. 

Record only whole numbers. Round up dollar figures to the next highest dollar. 

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If YOUR label address is incorrect or missing, please correct the error on the label or print your 

permanent name and address here. 

Catcher/processor Name 

Company Name 

Street address or P.O. Box Number 

City, State, and Zip Code 

NOTE: 

Any owner or leaseholder of a catcher/processor used to process crab in a Crab 

Rationalization (CR) fishery during the previous calendar year must submit a 

completed Annual Catcher/Processor Crab Economic Data Report (EDR) following the 

instructions in this form. The completed EDR and/or EDR certification pages must be 

submitted to the Data Collection Agent (DCA) for each calendar year on or before July 

31 of the following year, electronically or at the address provided on the form. If the 

owner or leaseholder of this vessel harvested but did not process any crab, a 

Catcher Vessel EDR may be submitted instead of this form. A Catcher Vessel 

EDR form may be requested from Pacific States Marine Fisheries Commission at the 

address or phone number listed below. 

Definition of “Leaseholder”: For the purpose of defining the persons responsible for 

submitting the EDR, a Leaseholder is a person, other than the owner of the 

catcher/processor for which the EDR is required, who: was identified as the 

leaseholder, in a written lease, of the catcher/processor, OR paid expenses of the 

catcher/processor, OR claimed expenses for the catcher/processor as a business 

expense on schedule C of his/her Federal Income Tax Return, or on a State Income 

Tax Return. 

Mail or FAX Certification Pages or Entire EDR by July 31 to:

Pacific States Marine Fisheries Commission 

205 SE Spokane, Suite 100 

Portland, OR 97202 

Email: alaska_crab@psmfc.org

FAX Number: 503-595-3450 

For more information or if you have questions, 

please call toll free 1-877-741-8913 

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CERTIFICATION PAGE – 1 of 2

This is a required form. Provide all information requested below. 

Catcher/Processor Information

Catcher/Processor Name ADF&G Processor Code (F Code) 

Registered Crab Receiver Permit Number 

USCG Documentation Number Crab License Limitation Permit Number(s) 

Current Estimated Market Value of Vessel and 

Equipment ($) 

Replacement Value of Vessel and Equipment 

($) 

Name of Crab Harvesting Cooperative (if applicable) 

Vessel Owner Information

Name of company, partnership, or sole proprietorship 

Business Telephone Number Business FAX Number 

Business E-mail address, if available 

Vessel Leaseholder Information (if applicable)

Name of company, partnership, or sole proprietorship 

Business Telephone Number Business FAX Number 

Business E-mail address, if available 

NOTE: Any owner or leaseholder may appoint a designated representative to respond to questions 

in the EDR. The designated representative is the primary contact person for the DCA on issues 

relating to data required in the EDR. 

Person Completing this Report (check one) 

 Owner (If your name and address are the same name and address provided in the Owner 

Information block above, the information does not need to be repeated here) 

 Leaseholder (If your name and address are the same name and address provided in the 

Leaseholder Information block above, the information does not need to be repeated here) 

 Designated Representative (complete information below) 

Name Title 

Business Number Telephone Business FAX Number 

Business E-mail address (if available) 

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CERTIFICATION PAGE – 2 of 2

Select one of the following statements and provide any requested information. Check one box below. Note: 

The descriptions below refer to leasing of the vessel. Do not provide information regarding any quota leasing here – 

questions will be asked about quota leases in the EDR form. 

 1. You are the catcher/processor owner, and you harvested or processed BSAI crab in the above 

described vessel during the 2012 calendar year. 

Complete and submit entire EDR for the 2012 calendar year. 

 2. You are the catcher/processor leaseholder, you harvested or processed BSAI crab in the above 

described vessel during the 2012 calendar year. 

Complete and submit entire EDR for the 2012 calendar year.

 3. You are the catcher/processor owner, and you leased or sold the above described vessel for a 

portion of the year to another party, and harvested or processed some BSAI crab in the above 

described catcher/processor during the 2012 calendar year (provide the name, address, and 

telephone number of the person to whom you leased or sold the vessel during the 2012 calendar 

year below). 

OR 

You are the catcher/processor owner and the vessel was lost or rendered permanently inoperable due 

to accident and harvested or processed no BSAI crab in the above described vessel during the 2012 

calendar year. 

Complete and submit entire EDR for the 2012 calendar year. 

 4. You are the catcher/processor owner, you leased or sold the above described vessel to another party, 

and harvested or processed no BSAI crab in the above described vessel during the 2012 calendar 

year (provide the name, address, and telephone number of the person to whom you leased or sold the 

vessel during the 2012 calendar year below). 

OR 

You are the catcher/processor owner and the vessel was lost or rendered permanently inoperable due 

to accident, and harvested or processed no BSAI crab in the above described vessel during the 2012 

calendar year. 

Complete and submit the EDR Certification Pages only.

 5. You are the catcher/processor owner, and no one harvested or processed BSAI crab in the above 

described catcher/processor during the 2012 calendar year. 

 Complete and submit the EDR Certification Pages only.

Buyer/Leaseholder Information (if applicable)

Buyer/Leaseholder Name 

Business address 

Telephone No (include area code) Date of Sale or Lease (day/month/2012) 

Read the following statement, and sign and date the box below:

I certify under penalty of perjury that I have reviewed all the information in this report and that it is 

true and complete to the best of my knowledge.

Signature Date signed

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Instructions for completing this EDR Form 

 Provide all information requested in each section. 

 Record only whole numbers, and round all decimal values up. 

 Record a zero (0) or not applicable (N/A) where appropriate, and do not skip any questions or 

leave any data entry cells blank. 

 Submit the completed certification and EDR form as required on or before the reporting 

deadline of July 31st. All information reported must be current and complete as of the date 

of submission, including post-season adjustments and settlements.

Table A: Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands Crab Rationalization (CR) Program Fisheries 

CR 

Fishery 

Code 

CR Fishery Geographic Area 

BBR 

Bristol Bay 

red king crab 

(Paralithodes 

camtschaticus) 

in waters of the EEZ with 

a northern boundary of 58° 30' N. lat., 

a southern boundary of 54° 36' N. lat., and 

a western boundary of 168° W. long. and including all waters of Bristol Bay. 

BSS 

Bering Sea 

Snow crab 

(Chionoecetes 

opilio)

in waters of the EEZ with 

a northern and western boundary of the Maritime Boundary Agreement Line as that 

line is described in the text of and depicted in the annex to the Maritime Boundary 

Agreement between the United States and the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics 

signed in Washington, June 1, 1990, and as the Maritime Boundary Agreement Line as 

depicted on NOAA Chart No. 513 (6th edition, February 23, 1991) and NOAA Chart 

No. 514 (6th edition, February 16, 1991) with a southern boundary of 54° 30' N. lat. 

to 171° W. long., and then south to 

54° 36' N. lat. 

EAG 

Eastern 

Aleutian 

Islands golden 

king crab 

Lithodes 

aequispinus)

in waters of the EEZ with 

an eastern boundary the longitude of Scotch Cap Light (164° 44' W. long.) to 

53° 30' N. lat., then West to 165° W. long. 

a western boundary of 174° W. long., and 

a northern boundary of a line from the latitude of Cape Sarichef 

(54° 36' N. lat.) westward to 171° W. long., then north to 55° 30' N. lat., then west to 

174° W. long. 

WAG 

Western 

Aleutian 

Islands golden 

king crab 

(Lithodes 

aequispinus) 

in waters of the EEZ with 

an eastern boundary the longitude 174° W. long., 

a western boundary the Maritime Boundary Agreement Line as that line is described 

in the text of and depicted in the annex to the Maritime Boundary Agreement between 

the United States and the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics signed in Washington, 

June 1, 1990, and as the Maritime Boundary Agreement Line as depicted on NOAA 

Chart No. 513 (6th edition, February 23, 1991) and NOAA Chart No. 514 (6th edition, 

February 16, 1991), and 

a northern boundary of a line from the latitude of 55°30' N. lat., then west to the U.S.-

Russian Convention line of 1867. 

EBT 

Eastern Bering 

Sea Tanner 

crab 

(Chionoecetes 

bairdi)

in waters of the EEZ 

a western boundary the longitude of 166° W. long 

a northern boundary of the Maritime Boundary Agreement Line as that line is 

described in the text of and depicted in the annex to the Maritime Boundary Agreement 

between the United States and the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics signed in 

Washington, June 1, 1990, and as the Maritime Boundary Agreement Line as depicted 

on NOAA Chart No. 513 (6th edition, February 23, 1991) and NOAA Chart No. 514 (6th 

edition, February 16, 1991) 

a southern boundary of 54° 36' N. lat. 

WBT 

Western 

Bering Sea 

Tanner crab 

(Chionoecetes 

bairdi) 

In waters of the EEZ with: 

an eastern boundary the longitude of 166 ̊ W. long., 

a northern and western boundary of the Maritime Boundary Agreement Line as that 

line is described in the text of and depicted in the annex to the Maritime Boundary 

Agreement between the United States and the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics 

signed in Washington, June 1, 1990, and as the Maritime Boundary Agreement Line as 

depicted on NOAA Chart No. 513 (6th edition, February 23, 1991) and NOAA Chart 

No. 514 (6th edition, February 16, 1991) 

a southern boundary of 54°30'N. lat. To 171 ̊ W. long., and then south to 

54 ̊36’ N. lat. 

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PIK 

Pribilof red 

king and blue 

king crab 

(Paralithodes 

camtshaticus

and 

P. platypus) 

In waters of the EEZ with: 

a northern boundary of 58° 30' N. lat., 

an eastern boundary of 168° W. long., 

a southern boundary line from 54° 36' N. lat., 168° W. long., to 54° 36' N. lat., 

171° W. long., to 55° 30' N. lat., 171° W. long., to 55° 30' N. lat., 173° 30' E. lat., and 

then westward to the Maritime Boundary Agreement Line as that line is described in 

the text of and depicted in the annex to the Maritime Boundary Agreement between the 

United States and the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics signed in Washington, 

June 1, 1990, and as the Maritime Boundary Agreement Line as depicted on NOAA 

Chart No. 513 (6th edition, February 23, 1991) and NOAA Chart No. 514 (6th edition, 

February 16, 1991). 

SMB 

St. Matthew 

blue king crab 

(Paralithodes 

platypus) 

in waters of the EEZ with 

a northern boundary of 62° N. lat., 

a southern boundary of 58°30' N. lat., and 

a western boundary of the maritime Boundary Agreement Line as that line is 

described in the text of and depicted in the annex to the Maritime Boundary Agreement 

between the United States and the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics signed in 

Washington, June 1, 1990, and as the Maritime Boundary Agreement Line as depicted 

on NOAA Chart No. 513 (6th edition, February 23, 1991) and NOAA Chart No. 514 (6th 

edition, February 16, 1991). 

WAI 

Western 

Aleutian 

Islands red 

king crab 

(Paralithodes 

camtshaticus) 

In waters of the EEZ with: 

an eastern boundary the longitude 179° W. long., 

a western boundary of the Maritime Boundary Agreement Line as that line is 

described in the text of and depicted in the annex to the Maritime Boundary Agreement 

between the United States and the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics signed in 

Washington, June 1, 1990, and as the Maritime Boundary Agreement Line as depicted 

on NOAA Chart No. 513 (6th edition, February 23, 1991) and NOAA Chart No. 514 (6th 

edition, February 16, 1991), and 

a northern boundary of a line from the latitude of 55°30' N. lat., then west to the 

Maritime Boundary Agreement Line as that line is described in the text of and depicted 

in the annex to the Maritime Boundary Agreement between the United States and the 

Union of Soviet Socialist Republics signed in Washington, June 1, 1990, and as the 

Maritime Boundary Agreement Line as depicted on NOAA Chart No. 513 (6th edition, 

February 23, 1991) and NOAA Chart No. 514 (6th edition, February 16, 1991). 

Table B: Quota Type 

Quota Type 

Code CR Quota Types

CVO-A Catcher Vessel Owner Class A IFQ, all Regions 

CVO-B Catcher Vessel Owner Class B IFQ 

CPO Catcher Processor Owner IFQ 

CVC Catcher Vessel Crew IFQ 

CPC Catcher Processor Crew IFQ 

CDQ Community Development Quota 

ACA-WAG Adak Community Allocation Western Aleutian Island Golden king crab IFQ 

 

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Table C. Crab Species Codes

Species Code Common Name Scientific Name 

921 Red king crab Paralithodes camtschaticus

922 Blue king crab Paralithodes platypus

923 Golden (brown) king crab Lithodes aequispinus

931 Tanner crab Chionoecetes bairdi

932 Snow crab Chionoecetes opilio

Table D. Crab Product Codes Used for EDRs

Code Description 

01 Whole crab 

80 Crab sections 

81 Crab meats 

82 Crab claws 

83 Crab tails 

84 Crab legs 

97 Other crab product (specify) 

Table E. Crab Process Codes. 

(1) If multiple processes were used during a crab fishery, record the information for 

each process on a separate line. 

(2) If more than one of the following processes was used to create a specific product 

(such as brined and frozen crab, or cooked and frozen crab) you may enter more 

than one process code in the process code box for that product.

Process 

Code Description 

00 Other (specify): 

01 Raw 

02 Plate frozen/Blast frozen 

03 Brined/frozen 

07 Live 

Table F. Box Size Codes

Code Description 

Small Boxes 15 pounds or smaller 

Large Boxes larger than 15 pounds 

 

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1. CR Crab Ex-vessel Sales, by CR Fishery and Quota Type

In Table 1 below, record the total pounds sold and gross revenue received for ex-vessel sales to 

crab buyers for all CR crab landed by the vessel during calendar year 2012. Report pounds and 

revenue for each CR fishery and harvest quota permit type separately, using the CR Fishery codes 

from Table A and Quota Type codes from Table B. Report all crab landed by the vessel, including 

all crab landed using harvest quota held by or leased from a harvest cooperative or other entity.

Pounds Sold: Record the total pounds of BSAI crab landed by this vessel and sold to crab buyers 

during the previous calendar year. Exclude deadloss crab that is discarded unsold at the landing.

 

Gross Revenue: Record the gross revenue from crab delivered to processors during the calendar 

year. Report the gross ex-vessel revenue value of all landings before deductions for taxes, bait, 

quota royalties, or other withholding by crab buyers or other entities. Include all post-season 

adjustments received by the date of submitting this EDR, but do not report any payments not yet 

received as of this date. 

Table 1: CR Crab Ex-vessel Sales, by CR Fishery and Quota Type 

Quota Type CR Fishery Pounds Sold Gross Revenue 

CVO-A 

BBR lbs $ 

BSS lbs $ 

EAG lbs $ 

WAG lbs $ 

EBT lbs $ 

WBT lbs $ 

SMB lbs $ 

PIK lbs $ 

WAI lbs $ 

CVO-B

BBR lbs $ 

BSS lbs $ 

EAG lbs $ 

WAG lbs $ 

EBT lbs $ 

WBT lbs $ 

SMB lbs $ 

PIK lbs $ 

WAI lbs $ 

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Quota Type CR Fishery Pounds Sold Gross Revenue 

CPO 

BBR lbs $ 

BSS lbs $ 

EAG lbs $ 

WAG lbs $ 

EBT lbs $ 

WBT lbs $ 

SMB lbs $ 

PIK lbs $ 

WAI lbs $ 

CVC 

BBR lbs $ 

BSS lbs $ 

EAG lbs $ 

WAG lbs $ 

EBT lbs $ 

WBT lbs $ 

SMB lbs $ 

PIK lbs $ 

WAI lbs $ 

CPC 

BBR lbs $ 

BSS lbs $ 

EAG lbs $ 

WAG lbs $ 

EBT lbs $ 

WBT lbs $ 

SMB lbs $ 

PIK lbs $ 

WAI lbs $ 

CDQ 

BBR lbs $ 

BSS lbs $ 

EAG lbs $ 

EBT lbs $ 

WBT lbs $ 

SMB lbs $ 

PIK lbs $ 

WAI lbs $ 

ACA-WAG WAG lbs $ 

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2. CR Crab Product Sales

In Tables 2a and 2b below, report calendar year crab product sales from CR fisheries. Report sales 

to affiliated entities (Table 2a) and to unaffiliated entities (Table 2b) for each combination of crab 

species, product, process, and box size sold. Do not include sales of crab product produced from 

fisheries other than CR crab fisheries. 

For further details on the definition of “Affiliation” refer to the federal regulations at 50 CFR part 

680.2. 

Species Code: Record the species codes from Table C for CR crab product sold in 2012. 

Product Code: Record the product codes from Table D for each product. 

Process Code: Record the process codes from Table E. If more than one process was used to 

create a specific crab product form (such as cooked and frozen crab sections), enter more than one 

process code in the process code box for that product. 

Box Size Code: Record the box size category code from Table F for each product sold. 

For each unique product combination of CR crab species, product code, process code(s), and box 

size code identified using the codes listed in Tables C-F that was sold during 2012, report the 

following: 

 

Finished Pounds: Record the total finished pounds of each product sold. 

Gross First Wholesale Revenue: Record the amount you received for each product sold. Do not 

include any additional payment you received to cover any shipping, handling, or storage costs 

associated with the sale beyond the FOB port. Adjust all revenues to FOB Alaska-equivalent value. 

Do not deduct any broker fees, taxes paid, royalties for IPQ, or other fees or charges 

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Table 2a: CR Crab Sales to Affiliated Entities

Species 

Code 

Product 

Code 

Process 

Code 

Box Size 

Code 

Finished 

Pounds Revenue

 lbs $ 

 lbs $ 

 lbs $ 

 lbs $ 

 lbs $ 

 lbs $ 

 lbs $ 

 lbs $ 

 lbs $ 

 lbs $ 

 lbs $ 

 lbs $ 

Table 2b: CR Crab Sales to Unaffiliated Entities

Species 

Code 

Product 

Code 

Process 

Code 

Box Size 

Code Finished Pounds Revenue

 lbs $ 

 lbs $ 

 lbs $ 

 lbs $ 

 lbs $ 

 lbs $ 

 lbs $ 

 lbs $ 

 lbs $ 

 lbs $ 

 lbs $ 

 lbs $ 

 lbs $ 

 

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3. CR Crab Custom Processing Services Provided, by CR Fishery

In Table 3 below, record processed output and revenue received for custom processing of CR crab 

performed for other crab buyers during the previous calendar year, by product code and process 

code for each CR Fishery Code in which custom processing was provided.

CR Fishery Code: Record the code from Table A for each CR fishery in which you provided 

custom processing services. If you produced multiple custom products within a CR fishery, record 

information for each on separate lines. 

Product Code: Record the product codes from Table D for each product. 

Process Code: Record the process codes from Table E. If more than one process was used to 

create a specific crab product form (such as cooked and frozen crab sections) enter more than one 

process code in the process code box for that product. 

For each CR fishery and unique combination of product code and process code(s) identified using 

the codes listed in Tables D and E produced as custom processing, report the following: 

Raw Pounds: Record the total raw pounds of CR crab provided by RCRs receiving custom 

processing services from this processing facility. 

Finished Pounds: Record the total pounds of output for each custom processed product. 

Custom Processing Revenue: Record the revenue received for custom processing the specified 

products. 

Table 3: Custom Processing Services Provided 

CR 

Fishery 

Code 

Product 

Code Process Code(s) Raw Pounds Finished 

Pounds 

Custom 

Processing 

Revenue 

 lbs lbs $ 

 lbs lbs $ 

 lbs lbs $ 

 lbs lbs $ 

 lbs lbs $ 

 lbs lbs $ 

 lbs lbs $ 

 lbs lbs $ 

 lbs lbs $ 

 

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4. Raw CR Crab Purchases from Delivering Vessels, by CR Fishery and Quota Type

In Table 4 below, record the following information on raw crab purchases from delivering vessels 

during the previous calendar year, by CR Fishery Code and fishing quota type. Use the CR Fishery 

codes from Table A and Quota Type codes from Table B. 

Raw Pounds Purchased

Record the total pounds of raw crab purchased. 

Gross Payment

Record total gross value of raw crab purchases, including all post-season adjustments paid to 

sellers as of the date of submitting this EDR. 

Table 4: Raw Crab Purchases from delivering vessels, by CR Fishery and Quota Type

CR Fishery Code Quota Type Raw Pounds 

Purchased Gross Payment 

 lbs $ 

 lbs $ 

 lbs $ 

 lbs $ 

 lbs $ 

 lbs $ 

 lbs $ 

 lbs $ 

 lbs $ 

 lbs $ 

 lbs $ 

 lbs $ 

 lbs $ 

 lbs $ 

 lbs $ 

 

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5. CR Crab Custom Processing Services Purchased, by CR Fishery 

 

In Table 5 below, record the following information on custom crab processing provided for you by 

processors during the previous calendar year, by product code and process code for each CR 

Fishery Code in which custom processing was purchased. 

CR Fishery Code: Record the code from Table A for each CR fishery in which you purchased 

custom processing services. If you received multiple custom products within a CR fishery, record 

information for each on separate lines. 

Product Code: Record the product codes from Table D for each product. 

Process Code: Record the process codes from Table E. If more than one process was used to 

create a specific crab product form (such as cooked and frozen crab sections) enter more than one 

process code in the process code box for that product. 

For each CR fishery and unique combination of product code and process code(s) identified using 

the codes listed in Tables D and E produced as custom processing, report the following: 

Raw Pounds: Record the total raw pounds of CR crab provided to processors providing custom 

processing services 

Finished Pounds: Record the total pounds of output for each custom processed product. 

Processing Fee: Record the payment made to custom processors for each crab product. 

Table 5: Custom Processing Services Purchased

CR Fishery 

Code 

Product 

Code 

Process 

Code 

Raw Pounds Finished 

Pounds Processing Fee 

 lbs lbs $ 

 lbs lbs $ 

 lbs lbs $ 

 lbs lbs $ 

 lbs lbs $ 

 lbs lbs $ 

 lbs lbs $ 

 lbs lbs $ 

 lbs lbs $ 

 lbs lbs $ 

 

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6. CR Crab Fishing and Processing Quota Costs, by CR Fishery and Quota Type - 

Market-Value and Negotiated-Price Transfers Only

In Table 6 below, record the total pounds and monetary cost for transfers of annual CR crab fishing 

(IFQ, CDQ) and/or processing (IPQ) quota pounds received for your use during the previous 

calendar year, by CR fishery. Use the CR Fishery codes from Table A and Quota Type codes from 

Table B. 

Include only transfers of quota for which you paid the only monetary compensation, based on the 

market value or a price negotiated between you and the quota holder(s). Do not include quota 

transfers for which: 

 payment was based on a nominal (or non-negotiated) price, or 

 non-monetary or in-kind compensation was included in the transaction, in addition to 

transferred quota pounds and monetary payment, or

 you did not use the quota pounds for crab harvested and/or processed by this vessel or 

purchased from delivering vessels by the end of the season, or re-transferred the quota 

pounds for use by another vessel. 

For all market-value and/or negotiated-price quota transfers, report the following: 

Pounds Transferred: Record the total pounds of transferred crab fishing (IFQ, CDQ) and/or 

processing (IPQ) quota used to harvest CR crab on the vessel or purchase CR crab from delivering 

vessels during the previous calendar year. 

Total Cost: Record the total gross cost paid as monetary compensation, before taxes or fees are 

deducted. Include all post-season adjustments paid as of the date of submitting this EDR, but do 

not report any payments not paid by this date. 

Table 6: CR Annual Crab Fishing and Processing Quota Costs, by CR Fishery and 

Quota Type - Market-Value and Negotiated Price Transfers Only

Quota Type CR Fishery Pounds Transferred Total Cost 

CVO-A 

BBR lbs $ 

BSS lbs $ 

EAG lbs $ 

WAG lbs $ 

EBT lbs $ 

WBT lbs $ 

SMB lbs $ 

PIK lbs $ 

WAI lbs $ 

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Quota Type CR Fishery Pounds Transferred Total Cost 

CVO-B 

BBR lbs $ 

BSS lbs $ 

EAG lbs $ 

WAG lbs $ 

EBT lbs $ 

WBT lbs $ 

SMB lbs $ 

PIK lbs $ 

WAI lbs $ 

CPO 

BBR lbs $ 

BSS lbs $ 

EAG lbs $ 

WAG lbs $ 

EBT lbs $ 

WBT lbs $ 

SMB lbs $ 

PIK lbs $ 

WAI lbs $ 

CVC 

BBR lbs $ 

BSS lbs $ 

EAG lbs $ 

WAG lbs $ 

EBT lbs $ 

WBT lbs $ 

SMB lbs $ 

PIK lbs $ 

WAI lbs $ 

CPC 

BBR lbs $ 

BSS lbs $ 

EAG lbs $ 

WAG lbs $ 

EBT lbs $ 

WBT lbs $ 

SMB lbs $ 

PIK lbs $ 

WAI lbs $ 

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Quota Type CR Fishery Pounds Transferred Total Cost 

CDQ 

BBR lbs $ 

BSS lbs $ 

EAG lbs $ 

EBT lbs $ 

WBT lbs $ 

SMB lbs $ 

PIK lbs $ 

WAI lbs $ 

ACA-WAG WAG lbs $ 

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7: CR Crab Crew Labor Costs, by CR Fishery 

In Table 7 below, record the total direct payment to vessel fishing crew, processing employees, and 

captain for labor performed in CR fisheries during calendar year 2012, by CR fishery. Use the CR 

Fishery codes from Table A. 

Report the total payment amount actually paid to processing employees, fishing crew, and captain 

in gross earnings and settlements, not earnings before vessel-related expenses (such as fuel, bait, 

or food and provisions) were deducted. Exclude any payments for labor provided before or after 

crab fishing seasons, or for crab fishing quota that the crew or captain leased to the vessel. Exclude 

non-wage expenses such as payroll taxes, unemployment insurance, workmen’s compensation, 

and exclude costs of non-wage benefits provided such as paid travel, health insurance, or 

retirement. 

Labor Payment – Fishing and Processing Crew: Record the total amount paid to vessel fishing 

crew and processing employees for labor services in CR fisheries during the previous calendar 

year, not including any amount paid to individuals as captain or vessel master. Include all postseason adjustments paid as of the date of submitting this EDR. 

Labor Payment - Captain: Record the total payment made to the captain(s) for vessel master 

services in CR fisheries during the previous calendar year. Include all post-season adjustments 

paid as of the date of submitting this EDR. 

Table 7: CR Crab Crew Labor Payments, by CR Fishery 

CR Fishery 

Labor Payment 

Fishing and Processing Crew Captain

BBR $ $ 

BSS $ $ 

EAG $ $ 

WAG $ $ 

EBT $ $ 

WBT $ $ 

SMB $ $ 

PIK $ $ 

WAI $ $ 

Health Insurance and Retirement Benefits: Did you provide paid health insurance or retirement 

benefits to captain or crew members in addition to labor payments reported above? 

 Crew: ☐ Yes ☐ No 

 Captain: ☐ Yes ☐ No 

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8: Vessel Operating Expenses, by CR Fishery 

In Table 8 below, record the following operating expenses for this vessel, by CR fishery. Include 

any taxes paid in the cost value reported. Use the CR Fishery codes from Table A. 

If one or more of the items listed below are not purchased and/or tracked in your accounting system 

on a fishery basis, estimate the amount for each fishery for EDR reporting purposes by pro-rating 

the total amount purchased or consumed based on the average daily use or cost of the item during 

fishery operations and number of days operating in each fishery. 

Food and Provisions – Total Cost: Record the total cost of food and provisions purchased for use 

in each CR fishery during the previous calendar year. 

Crab Bait Purchased - Total Cost: Record the total cost of bait purchased for use in each CR 

fishery during the calendar year. Do not include cost of bait used in CR fisheries during 2012 that 

was purchased for fisheries occurring prior to the 2012 calendar year. 

Fuel Consumed – Gallons Only: Record the total gallons of fuel consumed by the vessel while 

operating in each of the CR fisheries. Include the amount of fuel used during directed fishing, 

searching, traveling between delivery ports and fishing grounds, and offloading catch. Do not 

include amount of fuel used transiting to and from your home port before and/or after crab fishery 

operations. 

Table 8: Vessel Operating Expenses, by CR Fishery 

CR Fishery Food & Provisions 

Total Cost 

Bait Purchased 

Total Cost 

Fuel consumed 

(gallons) 

BBR $ $ gal

BSS $ $ gal

EAG $ $ gal

WAG $ $ gal

EBT $ $ gal

WBT $ $ gal

SMB $ $ gal

PIK $ $ gal

WAI $ $ gal

 

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9: Vessel Operating Expenses, Annual

In Table 9 below, record the total calendar year expenditure on the following operating costs for this 

vessel. Include any taxes paid on the listed items in the total.

Fuel Cost, Annual 

Gallons: Record the total quantity of fuel purchased for the vessel during the previous calendar 

year, in gallons.

Cost: Record the total payment for fuel purchased for the vessel for all crab, non-crab, and nonfishing operations during the previous calendar year, including all sales taxes and surcharges. 

Do not include the cost of lubrication or other fluids. 

Vessel Labor Cost: Record the total direct payment to vessel processing employees, fishing crew, 

and captain for labor performed in all vessel operations during the calendar year, including shipyard 

labor and tendering. Include labor payments for CR crab operations reported in Table 7 in the total. 

Table 9: Vessel Operating Expenses, Annual

Fuel 

Vessel Labor Cost 

Gallons Cost

gal $ $ 

 

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10. BSAI Crab Crew Licenses and CFEC Permits

In Table 10 below, for each individual who worked as a captain or crewmember during the previous 

calendar year, record either the Alaska Commercial Crew license number or a State of Alaska 

Commercial Fisheries Entry Commission (CFEC) gear operator permit number. Do not record more 

than one license or permit number for any individual, but include every individual that worked on the 

vessel as a captain or crewmember during CR fisheries. 

For Commercial Crew Licenses, report the full 7-digit license number. For Gear Operator Permits, 

including permits not endorsed for crab, include the fishery code and permit number (e.g., 

M71B25321N). Indicate if the number reported is an ADF&G Commercial Crew License number or 

a CFEC Gear Operator Permit Number in the appropriate checkbox. 

Table 10: Crew Licenses/Permits 

Crewmember 

License/Permit Number

Check One

Crewmember 

License/Permit Number 

Check One

ADF&G 

Crew 

License 

CFEC 

Gear 

Operator 

Permit 

ADF&G 

Crew 

License 

CFEC 

Gear 

Operator 

Permit 

1   15  

2   16  

3   17  

4   18  

5   19  

6   20  

7   21  

8   22  

9   23  

10   24  

11   25  

12   26  

13   27  

14   28  

Note: Commercial fishing license and permit information is public record. A vessel master has the right to record the crew 

member's license number or permit ID and no release is necessary to report the information here. EDR submitters can contact 

ADF&G or CFEC to request license or permit numbers by crewmember name at the contacts below:

ADF&G – Commercial Crew License 

Licensing Questions (907) 465-2376 

Licensing FAX (907) 465-2440 

Licensing Email licensehelp@fishgame.state.ak.us

CFEC - Gear Operator Permit 

Phone: (907) 790-6921 

Email: dfg.cfec.questions@alaska.gov 

Website: http://www.cfec.state.ak.us/publook/publook.jsp 

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Appendix D

Amendment 80 Non-AFA Trawl Gear

Catcher/Processor EDR Form

101
 Expiration Date: 08/31/2010 

ANNUAL 

AMENDMENT 80 

NON-AFA TRAWL GEAR 

CATCHER/PROCESSOR

ECONOMIC DATA REPORT (EDR) 

CALENDAR YEAR 2008

This form can be downloaded from 

http://www.fakr.noaa.gov 

PUBLIC REPORTING BURDEN STATEMENT 

Public reporting burden for this collection of information is estimated to average 7.5 hours per response, 

including time for reviewing the instructions, searching existing data sources, gathering and maintaining 

the data needed, and completing and reviewing the collection of information. Send comments regarding 

this burden to Assistant Regional Administrator, Sustainable Fisheries Division, NOAA National Marine 

Fisheries Service, P.O. Box 21668, Juneau, AK 99802-1668. 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION 

Before completing this form, please note the following: 1) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, no 

person is required to respond to, nor shall any person be subject to a penalty for failure to comply with, a 

collection of information subject to the requirements of the Paperwork Reduction Act, unless that 

collection of information displays a currently valid OMB Control Number; 2) This information is mandatory 

and is required to manage commercial fishing efforts for groundfish under section 402(a) of the 

Magnuson-Stevens Act (16 U.S.C. 1801, et seq.) as amended by the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery 

Management and Conservation Reauthorization Act of 2006; 3) Responses to this information request 

are confidential under section 402(b) of the Magnuson-Stevens Act (16 U.S.C. 1801, et seq.). They are 

also confidential under NOAA Administrative Order 216-100, which sets forth procedures to protect 

confidentiality of fishery statistics. 

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Annual Catcher/Processor EDR – Calendar Year January 1 – December 31, 2008 

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ANNUAL CATCHER/PROCESSOR EDR 

Introduction 

You have received this form because our records show that you are the owner of a 

catcher/processor that participated in the Amendment 80 fishery in the past. 

This report collects economic data on the Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands Management Area 

(BSAI) Non-American Fisheries Act (non-AFA) Trawl Catcher/Processor Sector, including 

Western Alaska Community Development Quota Program (CDQ) non-Pollock groundfish 

fisheries. The fisheries are referred to as Amendment 80 fisheries. Pursuant to the legislation, 

the data and identifiers will also be used for program enforcement and determination of 

qualification for cooperative membership. Consequently, identifiers and data will be disclosed to 

NOAA Enforcement, NOAA General Counsel, the Antitrust Division of the Department of 

Justice, the Federal Trade Commission, and NOAA Restricted Access Management Program. 

Each year, on or before 1700 hours A.l.t. on June 1, each person who held an Amendment 80 

Quota Share (QS) permit during a calendar year must submit to the NMFS Data Collection 

Agent, Pacific States Marine Fisheries Commission, at the address provided on the form, an 

EDR for each Amendment 80 QS permit held by that person for annual data for the previous 

calendar year, or if sent by U.S. mail, postmarked by that time. 

If YOUR label address is incorrect or missing, please correct the error on the label or print your 

permanent name and address here. 

Catcher/processor Name 

Company Name 

Street address or P.O. Box Number 

City, State, and Zip Code 

Mail or FAX EDR by June 1, 2008 to: 

Pacific States Marine Fisheries Commission 

NMFS Economic Data Reports 

205 SE Spokane, Suite 100 

Portland, OR 97202 

FAX No. 503-595-3450 

For more information, or if you have questions, 

please call toll free 1-877-741-8913

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CERTIFICATION PAGE – 1 of 2 

This is a required form. Provide all information requested below.

Amendment 80 QS Holder Information 

Name of company, partnership, or other business entity 

Amendment 80 QS permits held Name of Amendment 80 vessels owned (if none, 

enter N.A) 

Business telephone number Business FAX number 

Business E-mail address, if available 

Amendment 80 Vessel Operator Information

If a person, other than the Amendment 80 QS holder, operated an Amendment 80 vessel owned by that 

Amendment 80 QS holder during a calendar year provide the following information.

Name of company, partnership, or other business entity 

Business telephone number Business FAX number 

Business E-mail address, if available 

Person Completing this EDR (check one) 

[ ] Amendment 80 QS holder (If your name and address are the same name and address provided in 

the QS Holder Information block above, the information does not need to be repeated here) 

[ ] Designated Representative for the Amendment 80 QS holder (complete information below)

Name Title 

Business telephone number Business FAX number 

Business E-mail address, if available 

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CERTIFICATION PAGE – 2 of 2 

AMENDMENT 80 QS HOLDER CERTIFICATION 

The Amendment 80 QS holder must complete this certification block to certify that all information is true, 

correct, and complete to the best of his/her knowledge and belief. If the application is completed by a 

designated representative, attach authorization. 

Read the following statement, and sign and date the box below: 

Under penalties of perjury, I declare that I have examined this EDR, and to the best of my knowledge and 

belief, the information presented here is true, correct, and complete. 

Signature of Amendment 80 QS Holder (or Designated 

Representative) 

Date signed 

Printed Name of Amendment 80 QS Holder (or Designated Representative) 

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If you owned any part of an Amendment 80 vessel during a calendar year, provide the following 

information for each Amendment 80 vessel you owned. This questionnaire is designed to collect 

information on individual vessels even if the vessel is part of a larger company. The intent is to 

evaluate each vessel as a stand-alone entity. All of the following questions pertain to calendar 

year 2008. 

Table 1 - Vessel Identification 

Amendment 80 QS Permit No. 

Amendment 80 Vessel Name 

1. USCG Documentation No. 

2. ADF&G Vessel No. 

3. ADF&G processor code 

4. Amendment 80 LLP No(s). 

5. Amendment 80 limited access fishery permit No. 

6. Name of Amendment 80 cooperative (if applicable) 

7. Home port 

8. U.S. gross registered tonnage 

9. Net tonnage 

10. Length overall 

11. Beam 

12. Shaft horsepower 

13. Fuel capacity (U.S. gal.) 

14. Year Built 

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Table 2.1 - Vessel Characteristics: Survey Value 

1. What was the most recent survey value, rounded to the nearest 

100 dollars, of the vessel and equipment? Indicate if this is 

approximate replacement value. 

$US 

Replacement value? 

 Yes No

2. What was the date of this vessel’s last value survey? ____ / ____ / ______ 

mm dd yyyy 

3. Did the survey value given above include the value of permits 

associated with the vessel at the time of the value survey? Yes No 

4. Did the survey value given above include the value of 

processing equipment on the vessel at the time of the value 

survey? 

 Yes No 

Table 2.2 - Vessel Characteristics: Fuel Consumption 

For each of the following activities please give the vessel’s annual and average fuel 

consumption per hour during calendar year 2008. If not applicable please write “NA”. 

Activity 

Average Gallons 

of 

Fuel per Hour 

Annual Fuel 

Consumption 

Fishing and/or processing gal/hr gal

Steaming (not fishing or processing) – fully loaded with 

product gal/hr gal

Steaming (not fishing or processing) – empty 

(transiting) gal/hr gal

Table 2.3 - Vessel Characteristics: Freezer Space 

1. How much freezer space (measured in pounds of product) did 

the vessel have at the beginning of calendar year 2008 (round to 

the nearest 100 pounds)? Include only product storage capacity. 

Do not include plate freezer, galley freezer, or other non-product 

storage capacity. 

lbs.

2. What is the maximum freezing capacity of this vessel in pounds 

per hour? Report the maximum capacity of all plate freezers in 

pounds, divided by the average number of hours required to freeze 

product (note: this is not throughput under realistic operating 

conditions). 

lbs/hr

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Table 2.4 - Vessel Characteristics: Processing Capacity 

Report the total number of processing lines on the vessel in the first line. For each type of 

product processed on the line in the BSAI Amendment 80 fisheries, record the number of 

processing lines of similar type (equipment and/or product mix), and the vessel’s maximum 

average throughput in pounds (round weight) per hour, totaled over all processing lines for this 

product type. Assume optimal operating conditions and that quantity of raw fish and other inputs 

are not limiting. Use species and product codes to describe product types produced. Record all 

species processed in the BSAI, including non-Amendment 80 species harvested with 

Amendment 80 PSC allocations. Amendment 80 species are starred (*) in the table. 

Table A: Species and Product Codes 

(See also 50 CFR part 679 Table 1a—Delivery Conditions and Product Codes and 

Table 2a—Species Codes FMP Groundfish) 

Species Codes 

Code Species, Common Name 

110 (*) cod, Pacific (gray) 

121 flounder, arrowtooth 

122 (*) sole, flathead 

123 (*) sole, rock 

124 sole, dover 

125 sole, rex 

126 sole, butter 

127 (*) sole, yellowfin 

128 sole, English 

129 flounder, starry 

131 sole, petrale 

132 sole, sand 

133 flounder, Alaska plaice 

134 turbot, Greenland 

135 rockfish, greenstripe 

136 rockfish, northern 

137 rockfish, Bocaccio 

138 rockfish, copper 

141 (*) perch, Pacific ocean 

142 rockfish, black (BSAI) 

143 rockfish, thornyhead 

145 rockfish, yelloweye 

146 rockfish, canary 

147 rockfish, quillback 

148 rockfish, tiger 

149 rockfish, china 

150 rockfish, rosethorn 

151 rockfish, rougheye 

152 rockfish, shortraker 

153 rockfish, redbanded 

155 rockfish, yellowtail 

156 rockfish, widow 

157 rockfish, silvergray 

158 rockfish, redstripe 

159 rockfish, darkblotched 

160 sculpin, general 

172 rockfish, dusky 

175 rockfish, yellowmouth 

176 rockfish, harlequin 

177 rockfish, blackgill 

178 rockfish, chilipepper 

179 rockfish, pygmy 

181 rockfish, shortbelly 

182 rockfish, splitnose 

183 rockfish, stripetail 

184 rockfish, vermilion 

185 rockfish, aurora 

193 (*) Atka mackerel (greenling) 

270 pollock, walleye 

689 shark, other 

690 shark, salmon 

691 shark, spiny dogfish 

692 Pacific sleeper shark 

700 skate, other 

701 skate, longnose 

702 skate, big 

710 sablefish (blackcod) 

870 octopus, North Pacific 

875 squid, majestic 

Product Codes 

Code Delivery Condition Description 

1 Whole fish or shellfish 

3 Bled fish 

4 Gutted, head on (gutted only) 

5 Gutted, head off (headed/gutted) 

6 Headed and gutted with roe 

7 Headed and gutted, western cut 

8 Headed and gutted, eastern cut 

10 Headed and gutted, tail removed 

Total number of processing lines on vessel:

Product processed 

Species Code Product code 

Number of 

processing lines 

Maximum 

throughput per hour 

 lbs/hr

lbs/hr

lbs/hr

lbs/hr

lbs/hr

lbs/hr

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Table 2.4: Vessel Characteristics: Processing Capacity (continued)

Product processed 

Species Code Product code 

Number of 

processing lines 

Maximum 

throughput per hour 

lbs/hr

lbs/hr

lbs/hr

lbs/hr

lbs/hr

lbs/hr

lbs/hr

lbs/hr

lbs/hr

lbs/hr

lbs/hr

lbs/hr

lbs/hr

lbs/hr

lbs/hr

lbs/hr

lbs/hr

lbs/hr

lbs/hr

lbs/hr

lbs/hr

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Table 2.5 - Vessel Characteristics: Vessel Activity 

Record the number of days the vessel was engaged in each of the following activities. Report 

days fishing and days processing in the Amendment 80 fisheries and all other fisheries 

separately. Count days fishing and/or processing this or another Amendment 80 vessel’s quota 

of Amendment 80 species, including Amendment 80 halibut and crab PSC, as Amendment 80 

fishery activity (includes fishing of Amendment 80 catch delivered to other processors and 

processing of Amendment 80 catch received from other vessels). Report days traveling or 

offloading over all vessel activity (including tendering, charters, cargo transport, etc) and 

inactive in the calendar year. If not applicable, please write “NA”. Count any portion of a 

calendar day that the vessel was engaged in the activity as one day (this may result in a total 

greater than 365 days). 

Activity AM80 Fishery All other fisheries 

Fishing 

Processing 

All vessel activity 

Traveling or offloading (not fishing or 

processing) 

Inactive in shipyard 

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Table 3 - 2008 Revenues 

Please give the total amount of revenue received from all sources for each of the following 

categories during calendar year 2008 (rounded to the nearest 100 dollars).

Revenue Category Units Revenue 

1. Total fishery product sales volume and FOB Alaska 

revenue (including custom processing and sales of 

inventory produced prior to this year) 

$US 

2. All other income derived from vessel operations (e.g., tendering, charters, 

cargo transport, etc.) $US 

LLP No. Revenue 

$US 

$US 

$US 

$US 

$US 

3. Income from sale of LLP licenses associated with this 

vessel during the calendar year. 

$US 

4. Quantity and royalty revenue from QS shares leased by 

other vessels. Only report quantity and revenue for formal 

leases. Do not include quantity or value of in-kind or other 

informal quota transfers. 

Quantity of QS 

(in metric tons) Revenue 

yellowfin sole $US 

rock sole $US 

flathead sole $US 

Atka mackerel $US 

Pacific ocean perch $US 

Pacific cod $US 

Amendment 80 leased halibut PSC $US 

Amendment 80 leased crab PSC $US 

other species leased $US 

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Table 4 - Capital Expenditures and Materials Usage 

Please give the calendar year 2008 capital expenditures associated with each of the following 

categories for this vessel. Only report costs for purchases of fully capitalized investments. 

Report costs fully expensed during the year in Table 5. Do not report cost for purchases of 

onshore equipment or facilities. Round all answers to the nearest 100 dollars. 

Capital Expenditure Category Total Capitalized Expenditure 

a. Fishing gear (e.g., net electronics) $US 

b. Expenditures on processing equipment, including 

freezing and cold storage $US 

c. Expenditures on vessel and onboard equipment (other 

than fishing, processing, or storage equipment) $US 

d. Other capital expenditures related to vessel operations $US 

LLP No. Cost 

$US 

e. Purchase of LLP license(s) for use on the vessel 

$US 

Table 5 – Expenses 

In the table below, please provide the total calendar year 2008 expenses (before income tax) 

associated with the following categories. Do not include expenditures that were capitalized and 

reported in Table 4. Round all answers to the nearest 100 dollars.

Expense Category Total Cost 

1. Fishing (deck crew) labor expenses (including bonuses and payroll taxes, but 

excluding benefits and insurance) $US 

2. Processing labor expenses (including bonuses and payroll taxes but excluding 

benefits and insurance) $US 

3. Labor expenses for all other employees (officers, engineers, cooks, etc) aboard 

the vessel (including bonuses and payroll taxes but excluding benefits and 

insurance) 

$US 

4. Food and provisions (not paid by crew) $US 

5. Recruitment, travel, benefits and other employee related costs (excluding food 

and provisions and other employee costs already provided in items 1, 2, and 3) $US 

6. Lease expenses for this vessel and all onboard equipment $US 

7. Fishing gear leases, repairs, and purchases fully expensed in calendar year 

2008 (e.g., nets, doors, cables) $US 

8. Repair and maintenance expenses for vessel and processing equipment 

(including shipyard accrual and all purchases of parts and equipment that were 

expensed in calendar year 2008) 

$US 

9. Freight, storage, and other sales costs for non-FOB sales $US 

10. Freight and storage costs other than for products (e.g., gear, supplies, wharfage 

and offload costs) $US 

11. Product and packaging materials $US 

12. Fuel and lubrication $US $US 

13. Observer fees and other fishery monitoring and reporting costs $US 

14. Cooperative costs including lawyer and accountant costs, association fees, and 

other fees charged to you by the harvest cooperative $US 

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Table 5 – Expenses (continued)

Expense Category Total Cost

15. General Administrative Cost, including professional services and management 

fees (do not include costs reported in items 13 or 14) associated with vessel 

operation 

$US 

16. Insurance (vessel insurance, P&I, and other insurance associated with the 

operation of this vessel; do not include employee health insurance reported in 

line 5) 

$US 

17. Fisheries landings taxes, including Shared Fisheries Business Tax and Fishery 

Resource Landing Tax $US 

18. Total raw fish purchases from other vessels (all 

fisheries and species) lbs $US 

19. Quantity and royalty costs paid for QS shares leased 

from other vessels. Only report quantity and cost for 

formal leases. Do not include quantity or value of inkind or other informal quota transfers. 

Quantity of QS 

(in metric tons) Total Cost 

yellowfin sole $US 

rock sole $US 

flathead sole $US 

Atka mackerel $US 

Pacific ocean perch $US 

Pacific cod $US 

Amendment 80 leased halibut PSC $US 

Amendment 80 leased crab PSC $US 

other species leased $US 

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Table 6 – Calendar Year 2008 Labor

1. Please provide the average number and the total number of employees for fishing, processing, and 

other activities on this vessel during the 2008 calendar year. The sum of the number of positions should 

equal the total number of employees aboard the vessel (on average). 

Labor category Average number 

of positions aboard 

Number of employees 

in 2008 

a. Fishing (deck crew) 

b. Processing 

c. All other employees onboard the vessel 

(including officers, engineers, cooks, etc) 

2. On average, how many hours per day did a typical processing line employee 

work during calendar year 2008? 

 

 hours

3. Did the vessel use a crew or revenue share system to pay processing or nonprocessing crew in calendar year 2008? (Circle one number for each) YES NO 

a. To pay some processing crew 1 2 

b. To pay all processing crew 1 2 

c. To pay some non-processing crew 1 2 

d. To pay all non-processing crew 1 2 

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NOTES 

 

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Appendix E

Amendment 91/Chinook 

AFA Pollock Fishery Vessel Fuel Survey EDR Form

116
ANNUAL

AMENDMENT 91/CHINOOK EDR

AFA POLLOCK FISHERY 

VESSEL FUEL SURVEY 

CALENDAR YEAR 20XX

THIS FORM MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLINE AT

http://www.alaskafisheries.noaa.gov 

PUBLIC REPORTING BURDEN STATEMENT

Public reporting burden for this collection of information is estimated to average 8 hours per response, including 

time for reviewing the instructions, searching existing data sources, gathering and maintaining the data needed, 

and completing and reviewing the collection of information. Send comments regarding this burden to Assistant 

Regional Administrator, Sustainable Fisheries Division, NOAA National Marine Fisheries Service, P.O. Box 

21668, Juneau, AK 99802-1668.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Before completing this form, please note the following: 1) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, no person is 

required to respond to, nor shall any person be subject to a penalty for failure to comply with, a collection of 

information subject to the requirements of the Paperwork Reduction Act, unless that collection of information 

displays a currently valid OMB Control Number; 2) This information is mandatory and is required to manage 

commercial fishing efforts for groundfish under section 402(a) of the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation 

and Management Act (16 U.S.C. 1801, et seq.) (Magnuson-Stevens Act) as amended in 2006; 3) Responses to 

this information request are confidential under section 402(b) of the Magnuson-Stevens Act. They are also 

confidential under NOAA Administrative Order 216-100, which sets forth procedures to protect confidentiality of 

fishery statistics. 

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ANNUAL CHINOOK EDR AFA POLLOCK VESSEL FUEL SURVEY

The Chinook Salmon Economic Data Report (EDR) Program provides additional data to assess the 

effectiveness of the Chinook salmon bycatch management measures implemented under Amendment 

91 to the Fishery Management Plan for Groundfish of the Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands 

Management Area. The information collected is a combination of quantitative and qualitative data to 

conduct descriptive and quantitative analysis and comparisons of the annual and seasonal changes in 

the pollock fleet under Amendment 91. 

An owner or leaseholder of an American Fisheries Act (AFA) permitted vessel used to harvest or 

process pollock in the Bering Sea must submit the Vessel Fuel Survey each year, for the previous 

calendar year.

This Fuel Survey is intended to provide information to fishery managers to evaluate the effectiveness of 

Chinook salmon bycatch management measures. The Fuel Survey collects information on the quantity 

and cost of all fuel consumed by each AFA vessel harvesting or processing pollock during the calendar 

year. 

If you have questions regarding this survey or need additional information, contact:

Pacific States Marine Fisheries Commission

NMFS Economic Data Reports

205 SE Spokane, Suite 100

Portland, OR 97202

FAX: 503-595-3450

EMAIL: CTR@psmfc.org

TELEPHONE toll free 1-877-741-8913

OR Brian Garber-Yonts

NMFS Alaska Fisheries Science Center

TELEPHONE: 206-526-6301

EMAIL: brian.garber-yonts@noaa.gov

SUBMIT VESSEL FUEL SURVEY CERTIFICATION PAGE OR 

ENTIRE VESSEL FUEL SURVEY ELECTRONICALLY

ON OR BEFORE 1700 HOURS A.L.T. ON JUNE 1 TO: 

http://www.alaskafisheries.noaa.gov

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ANNUAL CHINOOK EDR AFA POLLOCK VESSEL FUEL SURVEY

PART 1: Certification Page

AFA-permitted vessel and owner identification

Vessel Owner /Leaseholder Name NMFS ID

Vessel Name AFA Permit Number

Submittal of Vessel Fuel Survey: Select one of the following statements (check one box below). 

[_] You were the AFA owner or leaseholder for an AFA permitted vessel that harvested or processed AFA 

pollock during the calendar year 20XX.

Complete and submit ENTIRE VESSEL FUEL SURVEY FORM

In addition, submit all the Vessel Fuel Surveys received from and completed by Hired Masters 

on that same vessel.

[_] You were the AFA owner or leaseholder for an AFA permitted vessel that DID NOT HARVEST OR 

PROCESS AFA pollock during the calendar year 20XX.

Complete and submit the Certification Page ONLY

Person Submitting this Report

Provide the name, title or NMFS ID, and contact information for the individual submitting the form.

Name Title or NMFS ID

Business Number Telephone Business FAX Number

Business E-mail address (if available)

Certification: Read the following statement, and sign and date the box below:

I certify under penalty of perjury that I have reviewed all the information in this report and that it is true 

and complete to the best of my knowledge.

Signature Date signed

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PART 2: Vessel Fuel Consumption and Cost

Instructions

For each vessel operated by you in the AFA pollock fishery during calendar year 20XX, report 

the following information: 

1. AFA Vessel Permit Number 

2. Average rate of fuel consumption. 

Report fuel consumption rates for the pollock fishery only. 

For each vessel, report the average rate of fuel consumption under average operating 

conditions during the calendar year. Report the fuel consumption rate separately for 

operating while towing and operating while transiting (traveling between points on fishing 

grounds, but not towing). 

For motherships, report the rate of fuel consumption for transiting only. If you do not have 

equipment on the vessel for actively monitoring the rate of fuel usage, provide the most 

accurate estimate you can based on the best information you have available.

3. Annual Fuel Loaded and Total Cost. 

For each vessel, report the total amount of fuel loaded to the vessel, in gallons, during the 

calendar year and total cost of fuel for this vessel during the calendar year. Include all fuel 

that was loaded and invoiced, even if not completely used or paid for during the calendar 

year. 

Do not include lubrication and fluids costs other than fuel. 

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PART 2: VESSEL FUEL CONSUMPTION AND COST

AFA Vessel Permit 

Number

Average Rate of Fuel Consumption 

(gallons per hour) Annual Fuel Loaded

(gallons)

Annual Fuel Cost

($ US) Fishing Transiting (not fishing)

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Appendix F

Amendment 91/Chinook Salmon

AFA Pollock Fishery Vessel Master Survey EDR Form
ANNUAL

AMENDMENT 91/CHINOOK EDR

AFA POLLOCK FISHERY 

VESSEL MASTER SURVEY

CALENDAR YEAR 20XX

THIS FORM MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLINE AT

http://www.alaskafisheries.noaa.gov/

PUBLIC REPORTING BURDEN STATEMENT

Public reporting burden for this collection of information is estimated to average 3 hours per response, including 

time for reviewing the instructions, searching existing data sources, gathering and maintaining the data needed, 

and completing and reviewing the collection of information. Send comments regarding this burden to Assistant 

Regional Administrator, Sustainable Fisheries Division, NOAA National Marine Fisheries Service, P.O. Box 

21668, Juneau, AK 99802-1668.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Before completing this form, please note the following: 1) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, no person is 

required to respond to, nor shall any person be subject to a penalty for failure to comply with, a collection of 

information subject to the requirements of the Paperwork Reduction Act, unless that collection of information 

displays a currently valid OMB Control Number; 2) This information is mandatory and is required to manage 

commercial fishing efforts for groundfish under section 402(a) of the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Management 

and Conservation Act (Magnuson-Stevens Act) (16 U.S.C. 1801, et seq.) as amended in 2006; 3) Responses to 

this information request are confidential under section 402(b) of the Magnuson-Stevens Act. They are also 

confidential under NOAA Administrative Order 216-100, which sets forth procedures to protect confidentiality of 

fishery statistics. 

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ANNUAL CHINOOK EDR: VESSEL MASTER SURVEY

The Chinook Salmon Economic Data Report (EDR) Program provides additional data to assess the 

effectiveness of the Chinook salmon bycatch management measures implemented under Amendment 

91 to the Fishery Management Plan for Groundfish of the Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands 

Management Area. The information collected is a combination of quantitative and qualitative data to 

conduct descriptive and quantitative analysis and comparisons of the annual and seasonal changes in 

the pollock fleet under Amendment 91. 

An owner or leaseholder of an American Fisheries Act (AFA) permitted vessel must submit a Vessel 

Master Survey completed by each master of each vessel used to harvest pollock in the Bering Sea in 

the previous year. It is the responsibility of the vessel owner/leaseholder to obtain a completed Vessel 

Master Surveys and submit all completed surveys to NMFS. 

The Vessel Master Survey has two parts. Part 1 is the Vessel Owner Certification Page. Part 2: 

Pollock Fishing and Salmon Bycatch Avoidance, is to be completed by the vessel master and asks 

about different aspects of decision-making during the pollock season, including incentives, fishing 

location choices, and salmon bycatch reduction measures. 

If you have questions regarding this survey or need additional information, contact:

Pacific States Marine Fisheries Commission

NMFS Economic Data Reports

205 SE Spokane, Suite 100

Portland, OR 97202

FAX: 503-595-3450

EMAIL: CTR@psmfc.org

TELEPHONE toll free 1-877-741-8913

OR Brian Garber-Yonts

NMFS Alaska Fisheries Science Center

TELEPHONE: 206-526-6301

EMAIL: brian.garber-yonts@noaa.gov

 

SUBMIT CERTIFICATION PAGE OR ENTIRE VESSEL MASTER SURVEY ELECTRONICALLY

ON OR BEFORE 1700 HOURS A.L.T. ON JUNE 1 TO: 

http://www.alaskafisheries.noaa.gov

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PART 1: Vessel Owner Certification Page

AFA-permitted vessel and owner identification and name and CFEC gear operator permit 

number for all vessel masters operating the vessel in the AFA pollock fishery during calendar 

year 20xx

Vessel Owner /Leaseholder Name NMFS_ID

Vessel Name AFA Permit Number

Vessel Master Name CFEC1 Gear Operator Permit Number

Vessel Master Name CFEC Gear Operator Permit Number

Vessel Master Name CFEC Gear Operator Permit Number

Vessel Master Name CFEC Gear Operator Permit Number

1

CFEC = State of Alaska Commercial Fisheries Entry Commission

Submittal of Vessel Master Survey

Select one of the following statements (check one box below)

[_] You were the AFA owner or leaseholder for an AFA permitted vessel that harvested or processed AFA 

pollock during the calendar year 20XX.

Complete and submit ENTIRE VESSEL MASTER SURVEY FORM (both Part 1 and Part 2)

[_] You were the AFA owner or leaseholder for an AFA permitted vessel that DID NOT HARVEST OR 

PROCESS AFA pollock during the calendar year 20XX.

Complete and submit the VESSEL OWNER CERTIFICATION PAGE (Part 1) ONLY

Person Submitting this Report

Provide the name, title or NMFS ID, and contact information for the individual submitting the form.

Name Title or NMFS ID

Business Number Telephone Business FAX Number

Business E-mail address (if available)

Certification: Read the following statement, and sign and date the box below:

I certify under penalty of perjury that I have reviewed all the information in this report and that it is true 

and complete to the best of my knowledge.

Signature Date signed

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PART 2: Pollock Fishing and Salmon Bycatch Avoidance

Each Vessel Master on the AFA-permitted vessel must complete the Hired Master information and sign 

and date the certification. Duplicate Part 2 if additional entries are needed.

Hired Master Certification

Vessel Master Name CFEC Gear Operator Permit Number

I certify under penalty of perjury that I have reviewed all the information in this report and that it is true 

and complete to the best of my knowledge.

Signature (Vessel Master) Date signed

Please consider the following questions carefully and provide the most complete answers you 

can. Where applicable, please note any differences between the A and B pollock seasons.

Please attach extra sheets if more space is needed to complete your answers.

1. If the vessel participated in an Incentive Plan Agreement (IPA), did the IPA affect your fishing 

strategy? 

 [_] YES [_] NO 

 

If YES, please describe and discuss what incentives had the largest impact on your strategy.

2. Did the amount and/or cost of Chinook PSC allocation available to the vessel lead you to make 

changes in pollock fishing operations?

 [_] YES [_] NO

 

If YES, please describe.

3. How would you compare the Chinook salmon bycatch and pollock conditions during the A and B 

seasons this year relative to the last two years? Please describe any unique aspects of the 

season.

4. Did Chinook salmon bycatch conditions cause you to delay the start of your pollock fishing or 

otherwise alter the timing of your pollock fishing for some period during the past A and/or B 

season?

 [_] YES [_] NO

 

If YES, please describe the Chinook salmon bycatch condition, when it occurred, and any change 

in your pollock fishing as a result. 

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5. In the past year, did you end a trip and return to port early because of Chinook salmon bycatch 

conditions? 

 [_] YES [_] NO

 

If YES, please indicate the number of trips that this occurred in each season (use a checkmark √ 

to indicate appropriate answer for each season). 

Number of trips 

suspended due to 

bycatch

Season

A B 

0

1-3

4-10 

More than 10

6. Please describe how any area closures or restrictions for the purpose of reducing Chinook salmon 

bycatch affected where and how you fished.

7. Please describe how any regulatory or other area closures or restrictions for a purpose other than 

reducing Chinook salmon bycatch affected where and how you fished. 

8. Compared to a typical year, did weather or sea ice conditions have more, less, or about the same 

impact on fishing as in a typical year? Please describe especially if there were particularly 

uncommon conditions at any point this year. If these conditions had an impact on your ability to 

avoid Chinook salmon bycatch, please describe.

9. Were there exceptional factors that affected your pollock fishing this year? For example, were 

there unusual market or stock conditions, unusual pollock fishing conditions, or maintenance 

problems? Please describe.

10. Separate from an Incentive Plan Agreement, were there other incentives for you to reduce 

Chinook salmon bycatch?

 [_] YES [_] NO

 

If YES, please describe.

11. Did actual or potential bycatch of species other than Chinook salmon cause you to change your 

harvesting decisions during the pollock season?

 [_] YES [_] NO

 

If YES, please describe.

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Appendix G

Amendment 91/Chinook Salmon EDR Form

AFA Pollock Fishery Chinook Salmon PSC 

Allocation In-Season

Compensated Transfer Report

128
ANNUAL

AMENDMENT 91/CHINOOK EDR

AFA POLLOCK FISHERY 

CHINOOK PSC ALLOCATION IN-SEASON 

COMPENSATED TRANSFER

REPORT

CALENDAR YEAR XXXX

THIS FORM MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLINE AT

http://www.alaskafisheries.noaa.gov

PUBLIC REPORTING BURDEN STATEMENT

Public reporting burden for this collection of information is estimated to average 40 hours per response, including 

time for reviewing the instructions, searching existing data sources, gathering and maintaining the data needed, 

and completing and reviewing the collection of information. Send comments regarding this burden to Assistant 

Regional Administrator, Sustainable Fisheries Division, NOAA National Marine Fisheries Service, P.O. Box 

21668, Juneau, AK 99802-1668.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Before completing this form, please note the following: 1) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, no person is 

required to respond to, nor shall any person be subject to a penalty for failure to comply with, a collection of 

information subject to the requirements of the Paperwork Reduction Act, unless that collection of information 

displays a currently valid OMB Control Number; 2) This information is mandatory and is required to manage 

commercial fishing efforts for groundfish under section 402(a) of the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation 

and Management Act (Magnuson-Stevens Act) (16 U.S.C. 1801, et seq.) as amended in 2006; 3) Responses to 

this information request are confidential under section 402(b) of the Magnuson-Stevens Act. They are also 

confidential under NOAA Administrative Order 216-100, which sets forth procedures to protect confidentiality of 

fishery statistics. 

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ANNUAL CHINOOK EDR COMPENSATED TRANSFER REPORT 

The Chinook Salmon Economic Data Report (EDR) Program provides additional data to assess the 

effectiveness of the Chinook salmon bycatch management measures implemented under Amendment 91 

to the Fishery Management Plan for Groundfish of the Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands Management Area. 

The information collected is a combination of quantitative and qualitative data to conduct descriptive and 

quantitative analysis and comparisons of the annual and seasonal changes in the pollock fleet under 

Amendment 91. 

An owner or leaseholder of an American Fisheries Act (AFA) permitted vessel and the representative of 

any entity that received an allocation of Chinook Prohibited Species Catch (PSC) from NMFS must 

complete and submit the Certification Page (Part 1) of a PSC Compensated Transfer Report (CTR) each 

year, for the previous calendar year. 

Any person who paid or received money for a transfer of Chinook salmon PSC allocation after January 20 

must complete and submit both the Certification Page and Chinook Salmon PSC Allocation Transfer 

Information (Parts 1 and 2) for the previous calendar year. 

This CTR is intended to provide information to fishery managers to evaluate the effectiveness of Chinook 

salmon bycatch management measures. The CTR collects information on transfers of Chinook salmon 

PSC allocation to or from another person during each calendar year for which the transferor or transferee 

paid or received monetary compensation. Compensated transfers are those transfers that include 

monetary compensation for a part of or the whole value of the transferred Chinook PSC allocation.

Please provide all requested information.

If you have questions regarding this CTR, or need additional information, contact:

Pacific States Marine Fisheries Commission

NMFS Economic Data Reports

205 SE Spokane, Suite 100

Portland, OR 97202

FAX: 503-595-3450

EMAIL: CTR@psmfc.org

TELEPHONE toll free 1-877-741-8913

OR

Brian Garber-Yonts

NMFS Alaska Fisheries Science Center

EMAIL: brian.garber-yonts@noaa.gov

TELEPHONE: 206-526-6301

SUBMIT CTR CERTIFICATION PAGE OR ENTIRE CTR ELECTRONICALLY 

ON OR BEFORE 1700 HOURS A.L.T. ON JUNE 1 TO: 

http://www.alaskafisheries.noaa.gov

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ANNUAL CHINOOK EDR COMPENSATED TRANSFER REPORT

PART 1: Certification Page

Entity Information

Check the one appropriate entity type and record the name and AFA Permit Number or NMFS ID for the entity.

Reporting 

Entity 

Type

☐ AFA Vessel ☐ IPA1

☐ Inshore Cooperative ☐ Sector-level Entity2

☐ CDQ3 Group ☐Other: describe 

________________________

Name of Reporting Entity AFA Permit Number or Entity NMFS ID

1

IPA = Incentive Plan Agreement 2

Sector-level entity = Catcher/processor, mothership, or inshore entity 3

CDQ group = Western Alaska Community Development Quota Group

NOTE: Fishery cooperatives are managed in three pollock sectors (catcher/processor, mothership, and inshore). A portion of the Bering Sea 

pollock fishery is managed by a separate CDQ program.

Submittal of Compensated Transfer Report: Select one of the following statements 

(check one box below)...

[_] You are the owner or leaseholder of an AFA permitted vessel or are a person or representative of an entity

that received an allocation of Chinook PSC from NMFS and NO FINANCIAL TRANSACTIONS OCCURRED this 

fishing year. 

Complete and submit CERTIFICATION PAGE ONLY

[_] You are the owner or leaseholder of an AFA permitted vessel or are a person or representative of an entity

who paid or received money for a transfer of Chinook salmon PSC allocation after January 20. 

 Complete and submit ENTIRE COMPENSATED TRANSFER FORM (both Part 1 and Part 2)

Person Completing this Report

Check one and provide the name, title or NMFS ID, and contact information for the individual submitting 

the form.

[_] Representative for an IPA, Inshore Cooperative, Sector-Level Entity, or CDQ Group 

[_] Vessel Owner/Leaseholder 

[_] Other Designated Representative; Explain

Name Title or NMFS ID

Business Number Telephone Business FAX Number

Business E-mail address (if available)

Certification: Read the following statement, and sign and date the box below:

I certify under penalty of perjury that I have reviewed all the information in this report and that it is true and 

complete to the best of my knowledge.

Signature of Owner or Leaseholder Date signed

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ANNUAL CHINOOK EDR COMPENSATED TRANSFER REPORT

PART 2. Chinook PSC Allocation Transfer Information

Report each transfer of Chinook salmon Prohibited Species Catch (PSC) allocation to or from another person or entity

during the calendar year 20XX for which you paid or received monetary compensation. Compensated transfers are 

those transfers that include monetary compensation for a part of or the whole value of the transferred Chinook PSC 

allocation: 

NMFS ID: identify the other person who paid or received money for each transfer. If the other person was a vessel 

owner/leaseholder, record the AFA Vessel Permit Number. For other persons, record the NMFS ID. If an AFA Vessel 

Permit or NMFS ID of entity is unavailable, record the entity name.

Direction of Transfer: using the checkbox, indicate if the Chinook salmon were transferred (sold) to another person 

by you, or transferred (bought) from another person by you.

 

Date of transfer: record the date Chinook salmon were transferred to the receiving person. This may not be the date 

of final settlement on terms of compensation. 

Transfer Type: Identify the type(s) of association between you and the other entity in the transfer. Use the following 

codes to identify the type(s) of association (check all that apply): 

Association

Type Association between transfer entities description

1 Transfer is between 2 persons which are affiliated as under AFA as defined in 

50 CFR part 679.2 

2 Transfer is between 2 persons in the same pollock cooperative but not affiliated under 

AFA

3 Transfer is between 2 persons in the same AFA sector but not affiliated under AFA or in 

the same pollock cooperative (inshore only)

4 Transfer is between 2 persons not part of the same AFA sector or pollock cooperative, 

and not affiliated under AFA

Entity Type: indicate the entity type of the other party in the Chinook salmon PSC allocation transfer. Check one: 

Vessel Owner/Leaseholder, IPA, Inshore Cooperative, Sector-level Entity, CDQ Group, or other entity type.

Chinook Salmon PSC Allocation Transferred and Compensation

Number of Chinook salmon transferred: for each transfer, record the number of Chinook salmon transferred.

Payment amount: record the total amount of money in U.S. dollars for each transfer. Report all payment as of the 

date of submission of this form. This includes all money paid for the transfer regardless of whether other assets, such 

as pollock quota, are included in the transaction. Do not report any compensation made in any form other than 

monetary compensation. 

Other assets included: If the transaction included assets other than Chinook salmon and monetary compensation, 

indicate this using the checkbox. Other assets could include pollock quota, goods, or services of value. Do not check 

the box if additional assets included only assets of nominal or no value. 

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Chinook PSC Allocation Transfer Information

NMFS ID Direction of 

Transfer

Date of 

Transfer

(mm/dd/yy)

Transfer 

Type 

I, 2, 3,or 4

Entity Type 

(Check One) Chinook salmon PSC Allocation Transferred and Compensation

Vessel 

Owner/ 

Leaseholder 

IPA Inshore 

Coop

SectorLevel 

Entity

CDQ 

Group Other Number of Chinook salmon 

Transferred 

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($US)

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(Check if Yes)

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Appendix H

Gulf of Alaska Trawl Catcher Vessel

EDR Form

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Revised: 05/27/2015 OMB Control No. 0648-0700

 Expiration Date: 12/31/2017

ANNUAL 

TRAWL 

CATCHER VESSEL

ECONOMIC DATA REPORT (EDR)

CALENDAR YEAR 2015

This form can be downloaded from

http://alaskafisheries.noaa.gov

PUBLIC REPORTING BURDEN STATEMENT

Public reporting burden for this collection of information is estimated to average 15 hours 

per response, including time for reviewing the instructions, searching existing data sources, 

gathering and maintaining the data needed, and completing and reviewing the collection of 

information. Send comments regarding this burden to Assistant Regional Administrator, 

Sustainable Fisheries Division, NOAA National Marine Fisheries Service, P.O. Box 21668, 

Juneau, AK 99802-1668.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Before completing this form, please note the following: 1) Notwithstanding any other 

provision of law, no person is required to respond to, nor shall any person be subject to a 

penalty for failure to comply with, a collection of information subject to the requirements of 

the Paperwork Reduction Act, unless that collection of information displays a currently valid 

OMB Control Number; 2) This information is mandatory and is required to manage 

commercial fishing efforts for groundfish under 50 CFR part 679 and under section 402(a) of 

the Magnuson-Stevens Act (16 U.S.C. 1801, et seq.) as amended in 2006; 3) Responses to 

this information request are confidential under section 402(b) of the Magnuson-Stevens Act. 

They are also confidential under NOAA Administrative Order 216-100, which sets forth 

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procedures to protect confidentiality of fishery statistics.

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Introduction

This report collects information on Gulf of Alaska Management Area (GOA) groundfish trawl

operations. Each owner or leaseholder of a vessel named on a Limited License Program (LLP) 

groundfish license with catcher vessel and trawl gear designations and endorsed for the Gulf of 

Alaska (GOA) during a calendar year must submit an Annual Trawl Catcher Vessel EDR for that 

vessel. 

A completed EDR must be submitted for each calendar year on or before June 1 of the following 

year. An EDR must be timely and all information fields must be accurately completed according 

to instructions in this form. 

All required reports must be submitted to the NMFS Data Collection Agent, Pacific States Marine 

Fisheries Commission (PSMFC) electronically or by mail at the address provided below.

EDR Validation

To make sure that each vessel owner or leaseholder is consistently and accurately completing 

the EDR, an audit may be performed by a qualified accountant for the purpose of validating the 

data reported in this form. This step will ensure that the data can be relied upon to produce 

accurate and reliable information for the Alaska groundfish trawl fisheries.

If selected for validation, auditors will verify the data report by comparing specific elements of the 

report with your accounting records. To make this process as efficient and non-intrusive as 

possible, we suggest that you:

1. Keep a copy of the completed EDR and/or certification pages you submit. Copy and 

attach extra sheets as needed.

2. Keep a file that has all of the supporting information used in the preparation of the EDR.

3. Make sure that the EDR agrees to the company’s highest level of financial information. 

For this purpose, the highest level of financial information is defined in order as:

 a. Audited financial statements

 b. Reviewed financial statements

 c. Compiled financial statements

 d. Tax returns.

Instructions for completing this EDR Form

• Provide all information requested in each section.

• Record only whole numbers. Round up dollar figures to the next whole dollar.

• Record a zero (0) or not applicable (N/A) where appropriate, and do not skip any questions or 

leave any data entry cells blank.

• All information reported must be current and complete as of the date of submission, including 

post-season adjustments and settlements.

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If YOUR label address is incorrect or missing, please correct the error on the label or print your 

permanent name and address here.

Vessel Name

Company Name

Street address or P.O. Box Number

City, State, and Zip Code

NOTE:

Definition of “Leaseholder”: For the purpose of defining the persons 

responsible for submitting the EDR, a vessel leaseholder is a person, other 

than the owner of the vessel for which the EDR is required, who: was 

identified as the leaseholder in a written lease of the vessel, OR paid 

expenses of the catcher vessel, OR claimed expenses for the catcher vessel 

as a business expense on schedule C of his/her Federal Income Tax Return, 

or on a State Income Tax Return.

The due date for EDR Submissions is June 1, 2016

EDR submitters are encouraged to complete the form online at https://survey.psmfc.org. 

If you have not received instructions for accessing the online EDR form by mail, please contact 

Pacific States Marine Fisheries Commission at 1-877-741-8913 or by email at EDR@psmfc.org

If not submitting the EDR form online, mail or FAX the completed EDR form by June 1, 2016 to: 

Pacific States Marine Fisheries Commission

NMFS Economic Data Reports

205 SE Spokane, Suite 100

Portland, OR 97202

FAX No. 503-595-3450

For more information, or if you have questions, 

please call toll free 1-877-741-8913

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CERTIFICATION PAGE – 1 of 2

This is a required form. Provide all information requested below.

Catcher Vessel Information

Vessel Name ADF&G Vessel Registration Number

Groundfish License Limitation Permit Number(s)

USCG Documentation Number 

Current Estimated Market Value of 

Vessel and Equipment ($)

Replacement Value of Vessel and Equipment 

($)

Vessel Owner Information

Name of company, partnership, or sole proprietorship

Business Telephone Number Business Fax Number

Business E-mail address, if available

Vessel Leaseholder Information (if applicable)

Name of company, partnership, or sole proprietorship

Business Telephone Number Business Fax Number

Business E-mail address, if available

NOTE: Any owner or leaseholder may appoint a designated representative to respond to questions in 

the EDR. The designated representative is the primary contact person for Pacific States on issues 

relating to data required in the EDR.

Person Completing this Report (check one)

□ Owner (If your name and address are the same name and address provided in the 

Owner Information block above, the information does not need to be repeated here)

□ Leaseholder (If your name and address are the same name and address provided in 

the Leaseholder Information block above, the information does not need to be 

repeated here)

□ Designated Representative (complete information below)

Name Title

Business Telephone Number Business Fax Number

Business E-mail address, if available

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CERTIFICATION PAGE – 2 of 2

Select one of the following statements and provide any requested information. Check one box 

below. Note: The descriptions below refer to leasing of the vessel. Do not provide information 

regarding any fishing quota leasing here. 

□ You are the catcher vessel owner or leaseholder, and you harvested groundfish

(including rockfish) in the GOA in the above described vessel during the 2015 calendar 

year.

 ⇒ Complete and submit entire EDR for the 2015 calendar year.

□ You are the catcher vessel owner, you leased or sold the above described vessel to 

another party, and did not harvest groundfish in the GOA in the above described vessel 

during the 2015 calendar year (provide the name, address, and telephone number of the 

person to whom you leased or sold the vessel during the 2015 calendar year below).

 OR

You are the catcher vessel owner and the vessel was lost or rendered permanently 

inoperable due to accident, and harvested no groundfish in the GOA during the 2015

calendar year.

 ⇒ Complete and submit the EDR Certification Pages only. 

□ You are the catcher vessel owner or leaseholder, and no one harvested groundfish in the 

GOA in the above described catcher vessel during the 2015 calendar year.

 ⇒ Complete and submit the EDR Certification Pages only. 

Buyer/Leaseholder Information (if applicable)

Buyer/Leaseholder Name

Business address

Telephone No (include area code) Date of Sale or Lease (day/month/XXXX)

Certification Statement

Read the following statement, and sign and date the box below:

I certify under penalty of perjury that I have reviewed all the information in this report and 

that it is true and complete to the best of my knowledge.

Signature Date signed

Printed Name of Vessel Owner (or Designated Representative)

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Table 1: Vessel Expenses, Annual

In the table below, report the total direct expenditures during the 2015 calendar year for the 

following vessel costs. Report the total amount for the calendar year, not limited to GOA 

groundfish trawl activities.

Fuel and Fluids Purchased, Quantity and Cost

Gallons: Record the total quantity of fuel purchased for the vessel during the previous calendar 

year, in gallons. Include all fuel purchased during the calendar year for fishing and non-fishing 

use of the vessel. Do not include the quantity of fluids other than fuel.

Cost: Record the total payment for fuel and fluids purchased for the vessel during the calendar 

year, including all sales taxes and surcharges. Include the cost of lubrication and other fluids

added by fuel suppliers while fueling the vessel, but do not include costs of fluids added during 

vessel maintenance other than fueling.

Fishing Gear Costs

Excluder Device Cost: Record the total direct expenditures for lease, purchase, installation,

and/or repair of excluder devices for salmon and halibut during the calendar year. Report all 

direct expenditures, including the cost for capitalized investment purchases as well as 

purchases that were fully expensed for the year. Exclude finance costs associated with 

purchases, such as lender fees or interest payments. Report costs for any excluder devices 

other than those intended to reduce salmon or halibut bycatch with other trawl gear costs 

below. 

Trawl Gear Cost: Record the total direct expenditures for lease, purchase, installation, and/or 

repair of trawl fishing gear. Include costs for all nets, doors, rollers, cables, excluder devices 

other than salmon and halibut excluders, and other associated items during the calendar year. 

Report all direct expenditures, including the cost for capitalized investment purchases as well 

as purchases that were fully expensed for the year. Exclude finance costs associated with 

purchases, such as lender fees or interest payments.

Fuel Fishing Gear Costs

Gallons Cost Salmon/Halibut 

Excluder Gear Trawl Gear

gal $ $ $ 

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Table 2: Labor Payments to Captains and Crew

In the table below, report the total direct payment to vessel crew and captains for labor 

performed in GOA groundfish (including rockfish) trawl fisheries during the 2015 calendar year.

Number of Paid Fishing Crew Members (excluding captains): Record the total number of 

crew aboard the vessel who provided fishing labor during GOA groundfish trawl fisheries. Do not 

include any person that worked as captain of the vessel in the total.

Labor Payment to Fishing Crew (excluding captains) 

Record the total payment made to fishing crew for their labor during GOA groundfish trawl

fisheries. List the amount actually paid to crew in their settlement, not their earnings before 

fishing expenses were deducted, such as costs of fuel, bait, or food and provisions. Exclude any 

payments for labor provided before or after groundfish fishing seasons. Exclude non-wage 

expenses such as payroll taxes, unemployment insurance, workmen’s compensation, or nonwage benefits such as paid travel, health insurance, or retirement. Report payments to captains 

below, and do not include captains' pay in the crew payment total. 

Captain Labor Payment

Record the total payment made to all persons who worked as captain of the vessel during GOA 

trawl fisheries. List the amount actually paid to captains, not their earnings before fishing 

expenses were deducted, such as costs of fuel, bait, or food and provisions. 

Crew Captain

Number of Paid Harvest 

Crew Members

Total Labor Payment to 

Harvest Crew

Total Labor Payment to 

Captains 

$ $ 

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Table 3: Harvest Crew Licenses/Permits

In the table below, record either the Alaska Commercial Crew license number or a State of 

Alaska Commercial Fisheries Entry Commission (CFEC) gear operator permit number for each 

individual who worked on the vessel as a captain or fishing crew member in GOA groundfish 

(including rockfish) trawl fisheries during the 2015 calendar year. Include every individual that 

worked on the vessel as a captain or crewmember during GOA trawl fisheries, but do not record 

more than one license/permit number for any individual. 

For ADF&G Commercial Crew Licenses, report the full 7-digit license number. For CFEC Gear 

Operator Permits, include the fishery code and permit number (e.g., M71B25321N). Indicate if 

the number reported is an ADF&G Crew License or a CFEC Gear Operator Permit in the 

appropriate checkbox. Crewmember

License/Permit Number

Check One

Crewmember

License/Permit Number

Check One

ADF&G 

Crew 

License

CFEC 

Gear 

Operator 

Permit 

ADF&G 

Crew 

License

CFEC 

Gear 

Operator 

Permit 

1 15

2 16

3 17

4 18

5 19

6 20

7 21

8 22

9 23

10 24

11 25

12 26

13 27

14 28

Note: Commercial fishing license and permit information is public record. A vessel master has the right to record the crew 

member's license number or permit ID and no release is necessary to report the information here. EDR submitters can 

contact ADF&G or CFEC to request license or permit numbers by crewmember name at the contacts below:

ADF&G – Commercial Crew License

Licensing Questions (907) 465-2376 

Licensing FAX (907) 465-2440 

Licensing Email licensehelp@fishgame.state.ak.us

CFEC - Gear Operator Permit

Phone: (907) 790-6921

Email: dfg.cfec.questions@alaska.gov

Website: http://www.cfec.state.ak.us/publook/publook.jsp

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NOTES

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Appendix I

Gulf of Alaska Trawl Catcher/Processor Vessels

EDR Form

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ANNUAL

TRAWL

CATCHER/PROCESSOR

ECONOMIC DATA REPORT (EDR) 

CALENDAR YEAR 2015

This form can be downloaded from 

http://www.alaskafisheries.noaa.gov

PUBLIC REPORTING BURDEN STATEMENT

Public reporting burden for this collection of information is estimated to average 22 hours per 

response, including time for reviewing the instructions, searching existing data sources, 

gathering and maintaining the data needed, and completing and reviewing the collection of 

information. Send comments regarding this burden to Assistant Regional Administrator, 

Sustainable Fisheries Division, NOAA National Marine Fisheries Service, P.O. Box 21668, 

Juneau, AK 99802-1668.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Before completing this form, please note the following: 1) Notwithstanding any other provision 

of law, no person is required to respond to, nor shall any person be subject to a penalty for 

failure to comply with, a collection of information subject to the requirements of the Paperwork 

Reduction Act, unless that collection of information displays a currently valid OMB Control 

Number; 2) This information is mandatory and is required to manage commercial fishing 

efforts for groundfish under section 402(a) of the Magnuson-Stevens Act (16 U.S.C. 1801, et 

seq.) as amended in 2006; 3) Responses to this information request are confidential under 

section 402(b) of the Magnuson-Stevens Act. They are also confidential under NOAA 

Administrative Order 216-100, which sets forth procedures to protect confidentiality of fishery 

statistics. 

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Introduction

This report collects economic data on the Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands Management Area 

(BSAI) Amendment 80 and Gulf of Alaska (GOA) Trawl Groundfish fisheries. 

Each person who held an Amendment 80 Quota Share (QS) permit OR

was an owner or leaseholder of an Amendment 80 vessel, OR

was an owner or leaseholder of a vessel named on a License Limitation Program (LLP) 

groundfish license with catcher/processor (C/P) vessel and trawl gear designations and 

endorsed for the GOA during a calendar year must submit a Trawl Catcher/Processor EDR for 

that vessel and/or QS permit.

A completed EDR must be submitted for each calendar year on or before June 1 of the following 

year. An EDR must be timely and all information fields must be accurately completed according 

to instructions in this form. 

All required reports must be submitted to the NMFS Data Collection Agent, Pacific States 

Marine Fisheries Commission electronically or by mail at the address provided below.

EDR Validation

 

To make sure that each company is consistently and accurately completing the EDR, an audit 

may be performed by a qualified accountant for the purpose of validating the data reported in 

this form. This step will ensure that the data can be relied upon to produce accurate and reliable 

information for the Alaska groundfish trawl fisheries.

If selected for validation, auditors will verify the data report by comparing specific elements of 

the report with your accounting records. To make this process as efficient and non-intrusive as 

possible, we suggest that you:

1. Keep a copy of the completed EDR or certification pages you submit. Copy and attach 

extra sheets as needed.

2. Keep a file that has all of the supporting information used in the preparation of the EDR.

3. Make sure that the EDR agrees to the company’s highest level of financial information. 

For this purpose, the highest level of financial information is defined in order as:

 a. Audited financial statements

 b. Reviewed financial statements

 c. Compiled financial statements

 d. Tax returns. 

Instructions for completing this EDR Form

 • Provide all information requested in each section.

 • Record only whole numbers. Round up dollar figures to the next whole dollar.

 • Record a zero (0) or not applicable (N/A) where appropriate, and do not skip any

 questions or leave any data entry cells blank.

 • All information reported must be current and complete as of the date of submission,

 including post-season adjustments and settlements.

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If YOUR label address is incorrect or missing, please correct the error on the label or print your 

permanent name and address here.

Catcher/processor Name

Company Name

Street address or P.O. Box Number

City, State, and Zip Code

NOTE:

Definition of “Leaseholder”: For the purpose of defining the persons responsible for 

submitting the EDR, a Leaseholder is a person, other than the owner of the 

catcher/processor for which the EDR is required, who: was identified as the leaseholder, 

in a written lease, of the catcher/processor, OR paid expenses of the catcher/processor, 

OR claimed expenses for the catcher/processor as a business expense on schedule C 

of his/her Federal Income Tax Return, or on a State Income Tax Return.

The due date for EDR Submissions is June 1, 2016 

EDR submitters are encouraged to complete the form online at https://survey.psmfc.org. 

If you have not received instructions for accessing the online EDR form by mail, please contact 

Pacific States Marine Fisheries Commission at 1-877-741-8913 or by email at EDR@psmfc.org

If not submitting the EDR form online, mail or FAX the completed EDR form by June 1, 2016 to:

Pacific States Marine Fisheries Commission

NMFS Economic Data Reports

205 SE Spokane, Suite 100

Portland, OR 97202

FAX No. 503-595-3450

For more information, or if you have questions, 

please call toll free 1-877-741-8913

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CERTIFICATION PAGE – 1 of 2 

This is a required form. Provide all information requested below.

Vessel Owner or Amendment 80 QS Permit Holder Information

Name of company, partnership, or other business entity 

Amendment 80 QS permits held (if none, enter 

N.A.) 

Name of Trawl Catcher/Processor(s) owned (if 

none, enter N.A.) 

Business telephone number (999-999-9999) Business FAX number (999-999-9999)

Business E-mail address, if available (email@domain.com)

Vessel Leaseholder Information

If a person other than the vessel owner operated this Catcher/Processor during the previous calendar 

year, provide the following information.

Name of company, partnership, or other business entity 

Business telephone number (999-999-9999) Business FAX number (999-999-9999)

Business E-mail address, if available (email@domain.com)

Person Completing this EDR (check one)

QS permit holder or Vessel Owner/Leaseholder (If your name and address are the same name and 

address provided in the Vessel Owner or Vessel Leaseholder block above, the information does 

not need to be repeated here)

Designated Representative for the Vessel Owner or Leaseholder (complete information below)

Name Title

Business telephone number (999-999-9999) Business FAX number (999-999-9999)

Business E-mail address, if available (email@domain.com)

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CERTIFICATION PAGE – 2 of 2 

Select one of the following statements and provide any requested information. Check one box 

below. Note: The descriptions below refer to leasing of the vessel. Do not provide information 

regarding any quota leasing here – questions will be asked about quota leases in the EDR form.

□ You are the holder of the Amendment 80 QS Permit described above during the 2015

calendar year, 

 OR

You are the catcher/processor owner, and you harvested or processed groundfish in the 

GOA in the above described vessel during the 2015 calendar year

 ⇒ Complete and submit entire EDR for the 2015 calendar year.

□ You are the catcher/processor leaseholder, you harvested or processed groundfish in the 

GOA in the above described vessel during the 2015 calendar year.

 ⇒ Complete and submit entire EDR for the 2015 calendar year.

□ You are the catcher/processor owner, you leased or sold the above described vessel to 

another party, and did not harvest or process groundfish in the GOA in the above 

described vessel during the 2015 calendar year (provide the name, address, and 

telephone number of the person to whom you leased or sold the vessel during the 2015

calendar year below).

OR

You are the catcher/processor owner and the vessel was lost or rendered permanently 

inoperable due to accident, and harvested no groundfish in the GOA in the above 

described vessel during the 2015 calendar year.

 ⇒ Complete and submit the EDR Certification Pages only. 

□ You are catcher/processor owner, and no one harvested or processed groundfish in the 

GOA in the above described vessel during the 2015 calendar year.

 ⇒ Complete and submit the EDR Certification Pages only. 

Buyer/Leaseholder Information (if applicable)

Buyer/Leaseholder Name

Business address

Telephone No (include area code) Date of Sale or Lease (day/month/year)

Certification Statement

Read the following statement, and sign and date the box below:

I certify under penalty of perjury that I have reviewed all the information in this report and 

that it is true and complete to the best of my knowledge.

Signature Date signed

Printed Name of Vessel Owner (or Designated Representative)

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Table 1 - Vessel Identification

If you owned or leased any part of an Amendment 80 vessel or trawl catcher/processor that 

fished for or processed groundfish caught in the GOA during the calendar year, provide the 

following information for the vessel. This questionnaire is designed to collect information on 

individual vessels even if the vessel is part of a larger company. The intent is to evaluate each 

vessel as a stand-alone entity. All of the following questions pertain to calendar year 2015. 

Indicate "N/A" for any item that is not applicable.

Amendment 80 QS Permit No. 

Vessel Name

1. USCG Documentation No.

2. ADF&G Vessel No. (K12345 or 12345)

3. ADF&G processor code

4. Amendment 80 LLP No(s). 

5. Amendment 80 limited access fishery permit No.

6. Name of Amendment 80 cooperative 

7. Home port

8. U.S. gross registered tonnage

9. Net tonnage

10. Length overall

11. Beam

12. Shaft horsepower

13. Fuel capacity (U.S. gal.)

14. Year Built

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Table 2.1 - Vessel Characteristics: Survey Value

In the table below, report information about the most recent vessel survey. If not 

applicable, enter “N/A”.

1. What was the most recent survey value, rounded to the nearest 

100 dollars, of the vessel and equipment? Indicate if this is 

approximate replacement value. 

$ 

Replacement value?

 Yes No

2. What was the date of this vessel’s last value survey? ____ / ____ / ______ 

mm dd yyyy 

3. Did the survey value given above include the value of permits 

associated with the vessel at the time of the value survey? Yes No

4. Did the survey value given above include the value of 

processing equipment on the vessel at the time of the value 

survey? Yes No

Table 2.2 - Vessel Characteristics: Fuel Consumption

In the table below, report the vessel’s annual and average fuel consumption per hour during 

calendar year 2015 for each of the following activities. If not applicable, enter “NA”.

Activity

Average Gallons 

of 

Fuel per Hour

Annual Fuel

Consumption

1. Fishing and/or processing gal/hr gal

2. Steaming (not fishing or processing) – fully loaded 

with product gal/hr gal

3. Steaming (not fishing or processing) – empty 

(transiting) gal/hr gal

Table 2.3 - Vessel Characteristics: Freezer Space

In the table below, report the vessel’s frozen storage capacity and freezing capacity in 

throughput pounds per hour. If not applicable, enter “N/A”.

1. How much freezer space (measured in pounds of product) did 

the vessel have at the beginning of calendar year 2015 (round to 

the nearest 100 pounds)? Include only product storage capacity. 

Do not include plate freezer, galley freezer, or other non-product 

storage capacity.

lbs.

2. What is the maximum freezing capacity of this vessel in pounds 

per hour? Report the maximum capacity of all plate freezers in 

pounds, divided by the average number of hours required to 

freeze product (note: this is not throughput under realistic 

operating conditions).

lbs/hr

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Table 2.4 - Vessel Characteristics: Processing Capacity

Report the total number of processing lines on the vessel in the first line. For each type of 

product processed on the line in the BSAI Amendment 80 or GOA Groundfish Trawl fisheries, 

record the number of processing lines of similar type (equipment and/or product mix), and the 

vessel’s maximum average throughput in pounds (round weight) per hour, totaled over all 

processing lines for this product type. Assume optimal operating conditions and that quantity of 

raw fish and other inputs are not limiting. 

Use the following species and product codes to describe product types produced. Record all 

species processed in the BSAI or GOA, including non-Amendment 80 species harvested. 

Amendment 80 species are starred (*) in the table.

Species and Product Codes*

Species Codes Species Codes Species Codes

Code Species, Common Name Code Species, Common Name Code Species, Common Name

110 (*) cod, Pacific (gray) 148 rockfish, tiger 270 pollock, walleye

121 flounder, arrowtooth 149 rockfish, china 689 shark, other

122 (*) sole, flathead 150 rockfish, rosethorn 690 shark, salmon

123 (*) sole, rock 151 rockfish, rougheye 691 shark, spiny dogfish

124 sole, dover 152 rockfish, shortraker 692 Pacific sleeper shark

125 sole, rex 153 rockfish, redbanded 700 skate, other

126 sole, butter 155 rockfish, yellowtail 701 skate, longnose

127 (*) sole, yellowfin 156 rockfish, widow 702 skate, big

128 sole, English 157 rockfish, silvergray 710 sablefish (blackcod)

129 flounder, starry 158 rockfish, redstripe 870 octopus, North Pacific

131 sole, petrale 159 rockfish, darkblotched 875 squid, majestic

132 sole, sand 160 sculpin, general

133 flounder, Alaska plaice 172 rockfish, dusky

134 turbot, Greenland 175 rockfish, yellowmouth

135 rockfish, greenstripe 176 rockfish, harlequin Product Codes

136 rockfish, northern 177 rockfish, blackgill Code Delivery Condition Description

137 rockfish, Bocaccio 178 rockfish, chilipepper 1 Whole fish or shellfish 

138 rockfish, copper 179 rockfish, pygmy 3 Bled fish

141 (*) perch, Pacific ocean 181 rockfish, shortbelly 4 Gutted, head on (gutted only)

142 rockfish, black (BSAI) 182 rockfish, splitnose 5 Gutted, head off (headed/gutted)

143 rockfish, thornyhead 183 rockfish, stripetail 6 Headed and gutted with roe

145 rockfish, yelloweye 184 rockfish, vermilion 7 Headed and gutted, western cut

146 rockfish, canary 185 rockfish, aurora 8 Headed and gutted, eastern cut

147 rockfish, quillback 193 (*) Atka mackerel (greenling) 10 Headed and gutted, tail removed

Total number of processing lines on vessel:

Product processed Number of 

processing lines

Maximum 

throughput per hour Species Code Product code

 lbs/hr

lbs/hr

lbs/hr

lbs/hr

lbs/hr

lbs/hr

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Table 2.4: Vessel Characteristics: Processing Capacity (continued)

Product processed Number of 

processing lines

Maximum 

throughput per hour Species Code Product code

lbs/hr

lbs/hr

lbs/hr

lbs/hr

lbs/hr

lbs/hr

lbs/hr

lbs/hr

lbs/hr

lbs/hr

lbs/hr

lbs/hr

lbs/hr

lbs/hr

lbs/hr

lbs/hr

lbs/hr

lbs/hr

lbs/hr

lbs/hr

lbs/hr

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Table 2.5 – Vessel Activity

In the table below, report the total number of days the vessel was engaged in each of the 

following activities. Count any part of a calendar day that the vessel was engaged in the activity 

as one day. If the vessel was engaged in more than one activity in a calendar day (e.g. traveling 

to fishing grounds and fishing), count a day for each activity (note: the total over all activities 

may exceed 365). 

Days Fishing: Report the total number of days fishing in the: 

• Amendment 80 Fishery: Count any day that the vessel reported gear retrieval in the 

BSAI under Management Program Code A80 in eLandings. 

• GOA: Count any day that the vessel reported gear retrieval in a groundfish fishery in the 

GOA in eLandings. 

• All other Fisheries: Count any day that the vessel set completed a haul outside of the 

BSAI or GOA, or in the BSAI under any management program other than Amendment 

80 (e.g. CDQ, AFA, or Open Access). 

Days Processing: Report the total number of days processing in the: 

• Amendment 80 Fishery: Count any day that the vessel reported production under 

Management Program Code A80 in eLandings. 

• GOA: Count any day that the vessel reported production of groundfish caught in the 

GOA in eLandings. 

• All other Fisheries: Count any day that the vessel processed fish caught outside of the 

BSAI or GOA, or reported production in the BSAI in any management program other 

than Amendment 80.

Days Traveling or Offloading: Report the total number of days traveling or offloading. Count any 

day that the vessel spent a part of the day traveling to/from fishing grounds, transiting to/from 

remote ports, tendering, operating at sea under charter, transporting cargo, or other non-fishery 

activities. Offloading does not include unloading equipment or materials other than fish or 

processed fish product. 

Days Inactive: Report the total number of days the vessel was inactive. Count any days the 

vessel was in port, in shipyard, or anchored at sea due to bad weather or equipment failure. Do 

not include routine periods of inactivity while fishing, processing, traveling, or offloading. If not 

applicable, enter “N/A”.

Activity Amendment 80 

Fisheries

GOA 

Groundfish Fisheries All other fisheries

1. Days fishing days days days

2. Days processing days days days

All fisheries, activities, and locations

3. Days traveling or 

offloading days

4. Days inactive days

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Table 3 - 2015 Revenues

In the table below, report the total amount of revenue received from all sources for each of the 

following categories during calendar year 2015 (rounded to the nearest 100 dollars). For each 

item, if not applicable, enter “N/A” for the dollar amount. If the item is applicable but no income 

was received during the calendar year, enter 0 for the dollar amount.

Revenue Category

1. Total fishery product sales volume (in metric tons) and 

FOB Alaska revenue (including custom processing and 

sales of inventory produced prior to this year)

Metric Tons Revenue

mt $ 

2. All other income derived from vessel operations (e.g., tendering, charters, 

cargo transport, etc.) 

Revenue

$ 

3. Income from sale of LLP licenses associated with this 

vessel during the calendar year.

LLP No. Revenue

$ 

$ 

$ 

$ 

$ 

$ 

4. Quantity and royalty revenue from QS shares leased by 

other vessels. Only report quantity and revenue for 

formal leases. Do not include quantity or value of in-kind 

or other informal quota transfers.

Quantity of QS

(in metric tons) Revenue

yellowfin sole mt $ 

rock sole mt $ 

flathead sole mt $ 

Atka mackerel mt $ 

Pacific ocean perch mt $ 

Pacific cod mt $ 

Amendment 80 leased halibut PSC mt $ 

Amendment 80 leased crab PSC mt $ 

other species leased mt $ 

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Table 4 - Capital Expenditures and Materials Usage

In the table below, report the total calendar year 2015 capital expenditures associated with each 

of the following categories for this vessel. Only report costs for purchases of fully capitalized 

investments. Report costs fully expensed during the year in Table 5. Do not report cost for 

purchases of onshore equipment or facilities. Include any taxes paid on the listed items in the 

total. Round all answers to the nearest 100 dollars. For each item, if not applicable, enter “N/A” 

for the dollar amount. If the item is applicable but no purchase was made during the calendar 

year, enter 0 for the dollar amount.

Capital Expenditure Category Total Capitalized Expenditure

1. Fishing gear (e.g., net electronics) $ 

2. Expenditures on processing equipment, including 

freezing and cold storage $ 

3. Expenditures on vessel and onboard equipment (other 

than fishing, processing, or storage equipment) $ 

4. Other capital expenditures related to vessel operations $ 

5. Purchase of LLP license(s) for use on the vessel LLP No. Cost

$ 

$ 

Table 5 – Expenses

In the table below, report the total calendar year 2015 expenses associated with the following 

operating cost categories for this vessel. Only report costs that were fully expensed for the year.

Do not include expenditures that were capitalized and reported in Table 4. Include any taxes 

paid on the listed items in the total. Round all answers to the nearest 100 dollars. For each 

item, if not applicable, enter “N/A” for the dollar amount. If the item is applicable but no purchase 

was made during the calendar year, enter 0 for the dollar amount.

Expense Category Total Cost

1. Fishing (deck crew) labor expenses (including bonuses and payroll 

taxes, but excluding benefits and insurance) $ 

2. Processing labor expenses (including bonuses and payroll taxes but 

excluding benefits and insurance) $ 

3. Labor expenses for all other employees (officers, engineers, cooks, etc.) 

aboard the vessel (including bonuses and payroll taxes but excluding 

benefits and insurance) 

$ 

4. Food and provisions (not paid by crew) $ 

5. Recruitment, travel, benefits and other employee related costs 

(excluding food and provisions and other employee costs already 

provided in items 1, 2, and 3) 

$ 

6. Lease expenses for this vessel and all onboard equipment $ 

7. Fishing gear leases, repairs, and purchases fully expensed in calendar 

year 2015 (e.g., nets, doors, cables) $ 

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Table 5 – Expenses (continued)

Expense Category Total Cost

8. Repair and maintenance expenses for vessel and processing equipment 

(including shipyard accrual and all purchases of parts and equipment 

that were expensed in calendar year 2015) 

$ 

9. Freight, storage, and other sales costs for non-FOB sales $ 

10. Freight and storage costs other than for products (e.g., gear, supplies, 

wharfage and offload costs) $ 

11. Product and packaging materials $ 

12. Fuel and lubrication

Fuel $ 

Lubrication $ 

13. Observer fees and other fishery monitoring and reporting costs $ 

14. Cooperative costs including lawyer and accountant costs, association 

fees, and other fees charged to you by the harvest cooperative $ 

15. General Administrative Cost, including professional services and 

management fees (do not include costs reported in items 13 or 14) 

associated with vessel operation

$ 

16. Insurance (vessel insurance, P&I, and other insurance associated with 

the operation of this vessel; do not include employee health insurance 

reported in line 5)

$ 

17. Fisheries landings taxes, including Shared Fisheries Business Tax and 

Fishery Resource Landing Tax $ 

18.Total raw fish purchases from other vessels (all 

fisheries and species)

Metric Tons Total Cost

mt $ 

19. Quantity and royalty costs paid for QS leased from 

other vessels. Only report quantity and cost for formal 

leases. Do not include quantity or value of in-kind or 

other informal quota transfers.

Quantity of QS

(in metric tons) Total Cost

yellowfin sole mt $ 

rock sole mt $ 

flathead sole mt $ 

Atka mackerel mt $ 

Pacific ocean perch mt $ 

Pacific cod mt $ 

Amendment 80 leased halibut PSC mt $ 

Amendment 80 leased crab PSC mt $ 

other species leased mt $ 

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Table 6 – Calendar Year 2015 Labor

In the table below, report information about average and total number of individuals employed 

onboard the vessel, average processing hours worked, and crew compensation information, by 

labor category. For individuals that worked in more than one category, report information 

associated with their primary category of work. If not applicable, enter “N/A”.

1. What was the average number of positions on the vessel and the total number of individuals 

employed during the 2015 calendar year, counting separately by fishing (deck) crew, 

processing employees, and all other positions. The sum of the number of positions should be 

the total size of the vessel's crew as reported in eLandings (on average). 

Labor category

Average number

of positions 

aboard

Number of 

employees in 

2015

a. Fishing (deck crew)

b. Processing 

c. All other employees onboard the vessel (including 

officers, engineers, cooks, etc)

2. On average, how many hours per day did a typical processing line 

employee work during calendar year 2015? 

Hours

3. Did the vessel use a crew or revenue share system to pay processing or 

non-processing crew in calendar year 2015? (Check yes or no for each of 

the following) 

YES NO

a. To pay some processing crew

b. To pay all processing crew

c. To pay some non-processing crew

d. To pay all non-processing crew

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Table 7 - Harvest Crew Licenses/CFEC Permits

In the table below, report either the ADF&G Commercial Crew license number or CFEC Gear 

Operator permit number for each individual who worked as a licensed fishing crew member on 

the Catcher/Processor during the previous calendar year. Do not record more than one license 

or permit number for any individual, but include every individual that worked on the vessel as a 

fishing crew member during groundfish fisheries. Include deck crew, captains, officers, 

engineers, and other fishing crew members, but do not report license or permit numbers for 

individuals that only worked on the processing line.

For Commercial Crew Licenses, report the full 7-digit license number. For Gear Operator 

Permits, include the fishery code and permit number (e.g., M71B25321N). Indicate if the 

number reported is an ADF&G Commercial Crew License number or a CFEC Gear Operator 

Permit Number in the appropriate checkbox, and only record one license or permit number per 

crewmember. If not applicable, enter “N/A” in the first row. Crewmember

License/Permit Number

Check One

Crewmember

License/Permit Number

Check One

ADF&G 

Crew 

License

CFEC 

Gear 

Operator 

Permit 

ADF&G 

Crew 

License

CFEC 

Gear 

Operator 

Permit 

1 15

2 16

3 17

4 18

5 19

6 20

7 21

8 22

9 23

10 24

11 25

12 26

13 27

14 28

Note: Commercial fishing license and permit information is public record. A vessel master has the right to record the crew member's license 

number or permit ID and no release is necessary to report the information here. EDR submitters can contact ADF&G or CFEC to request 

license or permit numbers by crewmember name at the contacts below: 

ADF&G – Commercial Crew License

Licensing Questions (907) 465-2376 

Licensing FAX (907) 465-2440 

Licensing Email licensehelp@fishgame.state.ak.us

CFEC - Gear Operator Permit

Phone: (907) 790-6921

Email: dfg.cfec.questions@alaska.gov

Website: http://www.cfec.state.ak.us/publook/publook.jsp

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NOTES

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Appendix J

Gulf of Alaska Trawl Shoreside Processor

EDR Form

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Revised: 05/27/2015 OMB Control No. 0648-0700

Expiration Date: 12/31/2017

ANNUAL

SHORESIDE PROCESSOR

ECONOMIC DATA REPORT (EDR)

CALENDAR YEAR 2015

This form can be downloaded from

http://alaskafisheries.noaa.gov

PUBLIC REPORTING BURDEN STATEMENT

Public reporting burden for this collection of information is estimated to average 3 hours per 

response, including time for reviewing the instructions, searching existing data sources, 

gathering and maintaining the data needed, and completing and reviewing the collection of 

information. Send comments regarding this burden to Assistant Regional Administrator, 

Sustainable Fisheries Division, NOAA National Marine Fisheries Service, P.O. Box 21668, 

Juneau, AK 99802-1668.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Before completing this form, please note the following: 1) Notwithstanding any other 

provision of law, no person is required to respond to, nor shall any person be subject to a 

penalty for failure to comply with, a collection of information subject to the requirements of 

the Paperwork Reduction Act, unless that collection of information displays a currently valid 

OMB Control Number; 2) This information is mandatory and is required to manage 

commercial fishing efforts for groundfish under 50 CFR part 679 and under section 402(a) of 

the Magnuson-Stevens Act (16 U.S.C. 1801, et seq.) as amended in 2006; 3) Responses to 

this information request are confidential under section 402(b) of the Magnuson-Stevens Act. 

They are also confidential under NOAA Administrative Order 216-100, which sets forth 

procedures to protect confidentiality of fishery statistics.

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Introduction

This report collects information on shoreside processor and stationary floating processor (SFP) 

operations that process groundfish from Gulf of Alaska (GOA) groundfish trawl fisheries. Each

owner or leaseholder of a shoreside processor or SFP with a Federal Processor Permit (FPP) that 

receives delivery of groundfish from vessels fishing with trawl gear in the GOA must submit an 

Annual Shoreside Processor EDR form for that calendar year.

A completed EDR must be submitted for each calendar year on or before June 1 of the following 

year. An EDR must be timely and all information fields must be accurately completed according to 

instructions in this form. 

All required reports must be submitted to the NMFS Data Collection Agent, Pacific States Marine 

Fisheries Commission electronically or by mail at the address provided below.

EDR Validation

 

To make sure that each company is consistently and accurately completing the EDR, an audit may 

be performed by a qualified accountant for the purpose of validating the data reported in this form. 

This step will ensure that the data can be relied upon to produce accurate and reliable information 

for the Alaska groundfish trawl fisheries.

If selected for validation, auditors will verify the data report by comparing specific elements of the 

report with your accounting records. To make this process as efficient and non-intrusive as 

possible, we suggest that you:

1. Keep a copy of the completed EDR or certification pages you submit. Copy and attach extra 

sheets as needed.

2. Keep a file that has all of the supporting information used in the preparation of the EDR.

3. Make sure that the EDR agrees to the company’s highest level of financial information. For 

this purpose, the highest level of financial information is defined in order as:

 a. Audited financial statements

 b. Reviewed financial statements

 c. Compiled financial statements

 d. Tax returns.

Instructions for completing this EDR Form

• Provide all information requested in each section.

• Record only whole numbers. Round up dollar figures to the next whole dollar. 

• Record a zero (0) or not applicable (N/A) where appropriate, and do not skip any questions or 

leave any data entry cells blank.

• All information reported must be current and complete as of the date of submission, including 

post-season adjustments and settlements.

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If YOUR label address is incorrect or missing, please correct the error on the label or print your 

permanent name and address here.

Processor Name

Company Name

Street address or P.O. Box Number

City, State, and Zip Code

NOTE:

Definition of “Leaseholder”: For the purpose of defining the persons responsible 

for submitting the EDR, a Leaseholder is a person, other than the owner of the 

processor for which the EDR is required, who was identified as the leaseholder, 

in a written lease, of the processor, OR paid expenses of the processor, OR 

claimed expenses for the processor as a business expense on schedule C of 

his/her Federal Income Tax Return, or on a State Income Tax Return.

The due date for EDR Submissions is June 1, 2016 

EDR submitters are encouraged to complete the form online at https://survey.psmfc.org. 

If you have not received instructions for accessing the online EDR form by mail, please contact 

Pacific States Marine Fisheries Commission at 1-877-741-8913 or by email at EDR@psmfc.org

If not submitting the EDR form online, mail or FAX the completed EDR form by June 1, 2016 to:

Pacific States Marine Fisheries Commission

NMFS Economic Data Reports

205 SE Spokane, Suite 100

Portland, OR 97202

FAX No. 503-595-3450

For more information, or if you have questions, 

please call toll free 1-877-741-8913

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Table A: GROUNDFISH SPECIES CODES

110 – Pacific Cod 141 – Pacific Ocean Perch 173 – Dark Rockfish 216 – Lumpsucker 

112 – Pacific hake 142 – Black Rockfish 175 – Yellowmouth Rockfish 220 – Pacific Saury 

116 – Bering Flounder 143 – Thornyheads (Idiots) 176 – Harlequin Rockfish 250 – Pacific Tomcod 

117- Flounder, Kamchatka 145 – Yelloweye (Red Snapper) 177 – Blackgill Rockfish 260 – Pacific Flatnose 

121 – Arrowtooth Flounder 146 – Canary Rockfish 178 – Chilipepper Rockfish 270 – Pollock, Walleye 

122 – Flathead Sole 147 – Quillback Rockfish 179 – Pygmy Rockfish 600 – Lamprey, Pacific 

123 – Rock Sole 148 – Tiger Rockfish 180 – Shad 689 – Other Shark 

124 – Dover Sole 149 – China Rockfish 181 – Shortbelly Rockfish 690 – Salmon Shark 

125 – Rex Sole 150 – Rosethorn Rockfish 182 – Splitnose Rockfish 691 – Spiny Dogfish Shark 

126 – Butter Sole 151 – Rougheye Rockfish 183 – Stripetail Rockfish 692 – Pacific Sleeper Shark 

127 – Yellowfin Sole 152 – Shortraker Rockfish 184 – Vermilion Rockfish 700 – Other Skate 

128 – English Sole 153 – Redbanded Rockfish 185 – Aurora Rockfish 701 – Longnose Skate 

129 – Starry Flounder 155 – Yellowtail Rockfish 191 – Rock Greenling 702 – Big Skate 

130 – Lingcod 156 – Widow Rockfish 192 – Whitespot Greenling 703-Skate-Alaska 

131 – Petrale Sole 157 – Silvergray Rockfish 193 – Atka Mackerel 704-Skate-Aleutian 

132 – Sand Sole 158 – Redstripe Rockfish 194 – Kelp Greenling 705-Skate, Whiteblotched 

133 – Alaska Plaice 159 – Darkblotched Rockfish 210 – Eels & Eel-like Fishes 710 – Sablefish (Blackcod) 

134 – Greenland Turbot 160 – Sculpins, general 211 – Wrymouths 714 – Ratfish 

135 – Greenstripe Rockfish 166 – Sharpchin Rockfish 212 – Pacific Hagfish 715 - Skilfish 

136 – Northern Rockfish 167 – Blue Rockfish 213 – Rattail Grenadier 

137 – Bocaccio 170 – Pacific Sardine (Pilchard) 214 – Giant Grenadier 

138 – Copper Rockfish 172 – Dusky Rockfish 215 – Prowfish 

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CERTIFICATION PAGE – 1 of 2

This is a required form. Provide all information requested below.

Shoreside Processor Information

Shoreside Processor Name

Federal Processor Permit Number ADF&G Processor Code

Physical Location of Land-based Plant (street address, city, state, zip code)

Borough Assessed Value of Plant and Equipment ($)Year 

Assessed:

Current Estimated Value of Plant and Equipment ($)

Stationary Floating Processor (SFP) Information

Stationary Floating Processor Name

Federal Processor Permit Number ADF&G Processor Code

USCG Documentation Number

Current Estimated Market Value of 

SFP and Equipment ($) 

Current Estimated Replacement Value of 

SFP and Equipment ($)

Owner Information

Name of company, partnership, or sole proprietorship

Business Telephone Number Business FAX Number

Business E-mail address, if available

NOTE: Any owner or leaseholder may appoint a designated representative to respond to questions 

in the EDR. The designated representative is the primary contact person for the DCA on issues 

relating to data required in the EDR.

Person Completing this Report (check one)

 Owner (If your name and address are the same name and address provided in the Owner Information 

block above, the information does not need to be repeated here)

 Leaseholder (If your name and address are the same name and address provided in the Leaseholder 

Information block above, the information does not need to be repeated here)

 Designated Representative (complete information below)

Name Title

Business Number Telephone Business FAX Number

Business E-mail address (if available)

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CERTIFICATION PAGE – 2 of 2

Select one of the following statements and provide any requested information. Check one 

box below.

 1. You are the Shoreside Processor or Stationary Floating Processor owner or leaseholder, 

and you processed trawl groundfish caught in the GOA in the above described plant 

during the 2015 calendar year.

 ⇒ Complete and submit Entire EDR for the 2015 calendar year.

 2. You are the Shoreside Processor or Stationary Floating Processor owner or leaseholder, 

and no one processed trawl groundfish caught in the GOA in the above described plant

during the 2015 calendar year. 

 ⇒ Complete and submit the EDR Certification Pages only. 

□ You are the Shoreside Processor or Stationary Floating Processor owner, you leased or 

sold the above described facility to another party, and did not process trawl groundfish 

caught in the GOA during the 2015 calendar year (provide the name, address, and 

telephone number of the person to whom you leased or sold the plant during the 2015 

calendar year below).

 OR

You are the Shoreside Processor or Stationary Floating Processor owner and the facility

was rendered permanently inoperable due to accident, and processed no trawl groundfish 

caught in the GOA during the 2015 calendar year. 

 ⇒ Complete and submit the EDR Certification Pages only. 

Buyer or Leaseholder Information (if applicable)

Buyer/Leaseholder Name

Business address

Telephone No (include area code) Date of Sale or Lease (day/month/year)

Certification Statement

Read the following statement, and sign and date the box below:

I certify under penalty of perjury that I have reviewed all the information in this report and that it 

is true and complete to the best of my knowledge.

Signature Date signed

Printed Name of Processor Owner (or Designated Representative)

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Table 1: Groundfish Processing Employment and Labor Cost

In the table below, record the following information about employment and labor costs associated 

with groundfish processing during the 2015 calendar year. Include dock, maintenance, qualitycontrol, packing, and other hourly labor that is part of groundfish processing operations, for all 

groundfish species and fisheries (refer to Table A on page 4 for groundfish species and codes). Do 

not include labor information associated with salmon, shellfish, or other non-groundfish production. 

Do not include information for salaried employees or hourly non-processing (managerial or 

administrative) employees - this information is requested on the next page. 

Number of Groundfish Processing Employees, by month: report the number of individuals on 

payroll employed as processing labor on groundfish processing line(s), by month.

Total Man-Hours, by month and housing status: Record the sum of all payroll hours for

groundfish processing labor, by month. Report total hours for workers that were provided employee 

housing separately from total hours for employees that provided their own housing.

Total Labor Payment, by month and housing status: Record the total gross wages paid for

groundfish processing labor, by month. Report total payments to workers that were provided 

employee housing separately from payments to employees that provided their own housing. 

Month

Groundfish Processing Labor

Processing 

Employees

Processing Labor Man-Hours Processing Labor Payment

Housed Not Housed Housed Not Housed

January

February

March

April

May

June

July

August

September

October

November

December

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Table 2: General Non-processing Labor Expenses, Annual 

In the table below, record the total employment and wage and salary costs for foremen, managers, 

administrative and other personnel not primarily employed as hourly processing labor during the 

2015 calendar year. For all non-processing personnel employed during the year, report the 

following:

Number of Employees: Report the number persons employed in non-processing positions at the 

processing facility during the year.

Salaries and wages: Total calendar year gross wage and salary costs for non-processing 

employees as described above. Exclude non-wage expenses such as payroll taxes, unemployment 

insurance, workmen’s compensation, or non-wage benefits such as paid travel, health insurance, or 

retirement. 

Number Of Non-Processing 

Employees Total Wages And Salaries

$ 

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Table 3: Kodiak Processor Utility Consumption and Cost, by Month

In the table below, record the following information about utility consumption and costs associated 

with operation of this processing plant, by month. Leave this section blank if the processing plant is 

not located in Kodiak. If not applicable, enter “NA” in the first row of the table.

Water Purchased from Community Provider, Gallons and Cost, by Month: Record the total 

quantity of water purchased from local providers in Kodiak, and purchase cost, by month. 

Electricity Purchased from Community Provider, Kilowatt Hours and Cost, by Month: Record 

the total quantity of water purchased from local providers in Kodiak, and purchase cost, by month.

Month

Water Electricity

Gallons Cost KW Hours Cost

January gal $ kwh $ 

February gal $ kwh $ 

March gal $ kwh $ 

April gal $ kwh $ 

May gal $ kwh $ 

June gal $ kwh $ 

July gal $ kwh $ 

August gal $ kwh $ 

September gal $ kwh $ 

October gal $ kwh $ 

November gal $ kwh $ 

December gal kwh $ 

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NOTES

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Appendix K

West Coast Limited Entry Trawl Groundfish Catcher Vessel

EDC Form

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OMB Control No. 0648-0618 Expiration Date: 03/31/2018 

Economic Data Collection (EDC) Form 

WEST COAST GROUNDFISH 

LIMITED ENTRY TRAWL 

CATCHER VESSEL 

2014 

NOAA Fisheries – Northwest Fisheries Science Center

Who is responsible for submitting: All owners, lessees, and charterers of a catcher vessel registered to a limited entry 

trawl endorsed permit at any time in 2014. 

Complete all questions. If a question is not applicable, write "NA" in the answer box. The survey will not be considered 

complete unless there is an answer to every question. 

Submit by September 1, 2015. 

Paper submission: Completed and signed EDC forms must be mailed and postmarked by, or hand-delivered to 

NMFS no later than September 1, 2015. Mail or deliver to 

 Economic Data Collection Program (FRAM Division)

 Northwest Fisheries Science Center 

 2725 Montlake Boulevard East 

 Seattle, WA 98112 

Web form submission: Completed EDC web forms must be submitted electronically and the signature page faxed, 

or hand-delivered, or mailed and postmarked no later than September 1, 2015. Mail or deliver to address above. 

Fax to (206) 861-8225. 

Retain a copy. Retain a copy of the completed form 

More information: www.nwfsc.noaa.gov/edc 

Questions: Visit the website above or contact Erin Steiner at (866) 791-3726 or NWFSC.EDC@noaa.gov 

Public Reporting Burden Statement 

Public reporting burden for this collection of information is estimated to take 8 hours per response, including time for reviewing 

the instructions, searching existing data sources, gathering and maintaining the data needed, and completing and reviewing the 

collection of information. Send comments regarding this burden to Erin Steiner, National Marine Fisheries Service, Northwest 

Fisheries Science Center, 2725 Montlake Blvd E, Seattle, WA 98112. 

Additional Information 

Before completing this form, please note the following: 1) Notwithstanding any other provision of the law, no person is required to 

respond to, nor shall any person be subject to a penalty for failure to comply with, a collection of information subject to the

requirements of the Paperwork Reduction Act, unless that collection of information displays a currently valid OMB Control 

Number; 2) This information is mandatory and is required to manage commercial fishing efforts under 50 CFR part 660 and under 

section 402(a) of the Magnuson-Stevens Act (16 U.S.C. 1801, et seq.); 3) Responses to this information request are confidential 

under 402(b) of the Magnuson-Stevens Act (16 U.S.C. 1801, et seq.). They are also confidential under NOAA Administrative 

Order 216-100, which sets forth procedures to protect the confidentiality of fishery statistics. 

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I. Contact Information and Vessel Characteristics 

1. Provide the following information about this vessel and its physical characteristics. 

Item Vessel Information 

Vessel Name 

USCG Vessel Number 

(if none exists enter State ID) 

Home Port 

Length Overall (feet) 

Fuel Capacity (gallons) 

Total Horsepower of Main Engines 

2. Provide the contact information for the owner of the vessel in 2014. Please make sure that the name provided 

matches the name of the holder of the limited entry trawl permit registered to this vessel in 2014. 

Name of Company, Partnership, or Other Business Entity 

Business Mailing Address 

 Street / PO Box 

Business Phone 

( ) 

Business Fax 

( ) 

City State Zip Code Business Email 

3. List the limited entry groundfish permit(s) registered to this vessel during 2014 in the West Coast fisheries 

(Washington, Oregon, and California) – do NOT include state fishing permits, e.g. shrimp, crab, or salmon. 

Limited Entry Permit Number Permit Owned or Leased? 

Owned Leased 

Limited Entry Permit Number (2) Permit Owned or Leased? 

Owned Leased 

Limited Entry Permit Number (3) Permit Owned or Leased? 

Owned Leased 

Limited Entry Permit Number (4) Permit Owned or Leased? 

Owned Leased 

 

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4.

a. Was the vessel leased or bareboat chartered during 2014? 

 Yes Continue to question 4b 

 No Skip to question 5  

b. If the vessel was leased or bareboat chartered during 2014, provide the contact information for the lessee or 

charterer of the vessel. If necessary, use the last page for additional lessees or charterers. 

 

Name of Company, Partnership, or Other Business Entity 

Business Mailing Address 

 Street / PO Box 

Business Phone 

( ) 

Business Fax 

( ) 

City State Zip Code Business Email 

c. Provide the dates the vessel was leased or bareboat chartered in 2014. If necessary, use the last page for 

additional lessees or charterers. 

Begin: _____/_____/__________ End: _____/_____/__________ 

 mm dd yyyy mm dd yyyy 

5. Provide the contact information for the individual completing this report. If your address, phone, and email are 

provided in the owner or lessee/charterer information, you do not need to repeat them here but please provide your 

name and title. 

 Vessel Owner or Designated Representative 

 Vessel Lessee or Charterer or Designated Representative 

Name Title 

Business Mailing Address 

 Street / PO Box 

Business Phone 

( ) 

Business Fax 

( ) 

City State Zip Code Business Email 

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6. Did you harvest (catch) any fish (including shellfish) using this vessel during the 2014 calendar year? 

Yes No 

7. Answer the following questions related to the most recent marine survey of the vessel. 

What was the year of this vessel's last marine survey? _________ 

yyyy 

What was the market value of this vessel from the survey, 

rounded to the nearest 100 dollars? $ ________________ 

What was the replacement value of this vessel from the survey, 

rounded to the nearest 100 dollars? $ ________________ 

Did the survey values given above include the value of permits 

associated with this vessel at the time of the survey? 

Yes No 

Did the survey values given above include the value of quota 

associated with this vessel at the time of the survey? 

Yes No 

Did the survey values given above include the value of all fishing 

gear on this vessel at the time of the survey? 

Yes No 

8. For the remainder of the survey, report values from your 2014 fiscal year. When did this vessel’s 2014 fiscal year 

begin? 

_____/_____/__________ 

 mm dd yyyy 

9. Did you have this vessel hauled out in 2014? 

Yes No 

 

Please report values related to your operation of this vessel from your 2014 fiscal year for the 

remainder of this survey.

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10. Provide this vessel’s average fuel use per day, speed, and crew size (not including captain) when engaged in each 

of the following activities on the West Coast (Washington, Oregon, and California) in 2014. 

 Fuel use per day should be an average that includes steaming to the fishing grounds, harvesting fish, and steaming 

back to port, and should include all fuel used for propulsion or other uses. 

 If you did not participate in a particular activity, please write “NA”. 

Activity Fuel Use Speed 

While Fishing 

Crew Size 

not including 

captain 

West Coast whiting trawl gear 

(not including other groundfish) __________ gal/day ___________ knots ____________ 

West Coast groundfish trawl gear 

(not including whiting) __________ gal/day ___________ knots ____________ 

West Coast groundfish fixed gear 

with a trawl permit __________ gal/day ____________ 

West Coast groundfish fixed gear 

with a fixed gear permit __________ gal/day ____________ 

West Coast shrimp trawl gear __________ gal/day ___________ knots ____________ 

West Coast crab __________ gal/day ____________ 

West Coast Pacific halibut __________ gal/day ____________ 

West Coast California halibut __________ gal/day ___________ knots ____________ 

West Coast salmon __________ gal/day ___________ knots ___________ 

West Coast tuna __________ gal/day ___________ knots ___________ 

Steaming between the West Coast 

and Alaska __________ gal/day ___________ knots ___________ 

11. Provide the total number of individuals who worked as captain or crew on this vessel during 2014 while fishing 

on the West Coast (Washington, Oregon, and California). 

 This value should represent the number of individuals who worked at any point during the year, rather than the 

number of positions. 

 Do not include observers. 

Total number of individuals who worked on this vessel

______________ individuals 

 

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12. How many gallons of fuel did this vessel use (for all uses) during 2014 on the West Coast (Washington, Oregon, 

and California)? 

 Exclude fuel use for activities related to charter of vessel. 

 Exclude fuel use for activities in Alaska and steaming between the West Coast and Alaska. 

Type of Fuel Gallons

Diesel ______________ gal 

Other:_______________ ______________ gal 

13. Provide the number of days you operated this vessel at sea during 2014 in each of the following activities. Please 

note that there is a special category for days at sea steaming between the West Coast and Alaska. (This information 

will be used to allocate some expenses and expenditures between the different fisheries in which the vessel 

participated.)

 Count partial days as full days. 

 If you did not participate in a particular activity, please write “0”. 

Activity Days at Sea 

West Coast whiting trawl gear (not including other groundfish) ____________ days 

West Coast groundfish trawl gear (not including whiting) ____________ days 

West Coast groundfish fixed gear with a trawl permit ____________ days 

West Coast groundfish fixed gear with a fixed gear permit ____________ days 

West Coast shrimp trawl gear ____________ days 

West Coast crab ____________ days 

West Coast Pacific halibut ____________ days 

West Coast California halibut ____________ days 

West Coast salmon ____________ days 

West Coast tuna ____________ days 

Other West Coast fisheries ____________ days 

West Coast chartering, research, or tendering ____________ days 

Alaska chartering, research, or tendering ____________ days 

Alaskan fisheries ____________ days 

Steaming between the West Coast and Alaska ____________ days 

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14. Provide the number of one-way trips (count a round trip as 2 one-way trips) this vessel made steaming between the 

West Coast and Alaska during 2014. 

______ one-way trips 

II. Capitalized Expenditures and Expenses on Vessel and On-board Equipment, Fishing 

Gear, and Processing Equipment 

 Vessel and On-board Equipment 

 Include the purchase of a new or used vessel, electronics, safety equipment, and machinery not used to harvest 

or process fish. 

 Include any major upgrades, repairs, or maintenance to the vessel or equipment. 

 Exclude fishing gear and processing equipment. 

Fishing Gear

 Include nets, doors, traps, pots, cables, and fishing machinery used for the West Coast fisheries. 

 Exclude any fishing gear that was only used in Alaska. 

Processing Equipment 

 Include any equipment used to process or head and gut fish on-board the vessel. 

15. For accounting purposes, do you track costs on Vessel and On-Board Equipment separately from costs on Fishing 

Gear? 

Yes No 

16. Provide the 2014 capitalized expenditures and expenses associated with each of the following categories for this 

vessel. Note that some are for All Fisheries the vessel participates in (West Coast, Alaska, and Other) and others 

are for West Coast Fisheries only (Washington, Oregon, California). If you answered “No” to Question 15, please 

record the combined total costs on Vessel and On-Board Equipment and Fishing Gear under Vessel and OnBoard Equipment, and record “NA” for Fishing Gear. 

Capitalized Expenditures and Expenses 

In All Fisheries

West Coast,

Alaska, and Other 

In West Coast 

Fisheries Only

Washington, Oregon, 

and California 

Vessel and on-board equipment $______________ 

Fishing gear used only in the West Coast Fisheries $______________ 

Fishing gear shared by the West Coast, Alaska and other 

fisheries $______________ 

Processing equipment used only in West Coast Fisheries $______________ 

Processing equipment shared by West Coast, Alaska, and other 

fisheries $______________ 

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III. Other Costs 

17. Expenses in West Coast Fisheries: Provide the 2014 expenses (expensed during 2014) associated with each of 

the following categories while participating in West Coast (Washington, Oregon, and California) Fisheries. 

 Include all chartering expenses, even if directly reimbursed 

 If you do not track expenses for captain and crew separately, report the combined expenses under captain, and 

put “NA” under Crew 

 Round all answers to the nearest 100 dollars. 

Expenses Category 

Expenses in West 

Coast Fisheries Only

Washington, Oregon, 

and California

Captain (include wages, bonuses, benefits, payroll taxes, and 

unemployment insurance) $______________ 

Crew (include wages, bonuses, benefits, payroll taxes, and 

unemployment insurance) $______________ 

Crew or captain travel not deducted from wages $______________ 

Observer fees and electronic monitoring $______________ 

Fishing association and commission costs $______________ 

State licensing and Federal permit fees $______________ 

Fuel and lubrication (do not include steaming between West 

Coast and Alaska) $______________ 

Food $______________ 

Ice $______________ 

Bait $______________ 

Off-load expenses (cross-dock fees, port tariffs, hoist fees, etc.) $______________ 

Freight to the vessel on supplies $______________ 

Other supplies (cleaning, clothing, safety, etc.) $______________ 

Communications, including VMS, satellite phone, skymate $______________ 

Trucking of fish to buyer $______________ 

 

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18. Expenses in All Fisheries: Provide the 2014 expenses (expensed during 2014) associated with each of the 

following categories while participating in All Fisheries (West Coast, Alaska and other). 

 Include all chartering expenses, even if directly reimbursed 

 Round all answers to the nearest 100 dollars. 

Expenses Category 

Expenses in 

All Fisheries 

West Coast, 

Alaska, and Other

Insurance premium payments (hull and machinery, protection 

and indemnity, and pollution insurance) $______________ 

Moorage $______________ 

Lease or bareboat charter of this vessel $______________ 

Total depreciation (vessel, on-board equipment, processing 

equipment, and quota share) taken during 2014 $______________ 

19. Provide the total amount you paid for lease or purchase of quota shares, quota pounds, and fishing permits during 

2014 in the West Coast limited entry fisheries. Include brokerage fees. If you did not incur a particular expense, 

please write “0”. 

Cost 

Purchase of Quota Shares $_____________ 

Lease of Quota Shares $_____________ 

Purchase or Lease of Quota Pounds (lease fees) $_____________ 

Purchase of Limited Entry Trawl Permits $_____________ 

Lease of Limited Entry Trawl Permits $_____________ 

Purchase of Limited Entry Fixed Gear Permits $_____________ 

Lease of Limited Entry Fixed Gear Permits $_____________ 

20. Provide the total round weight of all fish landings made by this vessel in Alaska during 2014. Round to the nearest 

100 pounds. (This information will be used to allocate some of your expenditures between the different fisheries 

you participate in.) 

__________________ lbs in Alaska

 

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21. Were any of the fish harvested by this vessel on the West Coast (Washington, Oregon, and California) during 

2014 processed or headed and gutted on-board? 

 Yes No 

V. Annual Earnings 

22. For each of the earnings sources listed below, indicate the income earned during 2014. 

 Landings revenue should include taxes, buyback program fees, and post-season adjustments for fish harvested 

in 2014. 

Earnings Source Total Revenue 

West Coast shoreside landings: this information will be obtained from 

fish ticket data

West Coast at-sea deliveries to motherships $_______________ 

Alaska shoreside landings and at-sea deliveries of fish harvested with the 

vessel $_______________ 

Sale of West Coast Quota Shares $_______________ 

Lease of West Coast Quota Shares $_______________ 

Sale or Lease of West Coast Quota Pounds $_______________ 

Sale of West Coast Limited Entry Trawl Permits $_______________ 

Lease of West Coast Limited Entry Trawl Permits $_______________ 

Sale of West Coast Limited Entry Fixed Gear Permits $_______________ 

Lease of West Coast Limited Entry Fixed Gear Permits $_______________ 

Salmon disaster relief payments $_______________ 

Lease or bareboat charter of vessel $_______________ 

Insurance settlements $_______________ 

West Coast chartering, research, or tendering: include direct 

reimbursements $_______________ 

Alaska chartering, research, or tendering: include direct 

reimbursements $_______________ 

Other:______________________________ $_______________ 

 

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VI. Crew Share 

23. Did you use a crew share system to pay its crew when operating in the West Coast groundfish limited entry trawl 

fishery during 2014? 

 Yes 

 

 No Skip to question 25 

24. Which of the following expenses were deducted from total revenue before calculating the crew share when this 

vessel operated in the West Coast groundfish limited entry trawl fishery during 2014?

Expense Category Deducted from 

Crew Share? 

Crew or captain travel not deducted from wages Yes No 

Observer fees and electronic monitoring Yes No 

Fishing association and commission costs Yes No 

State licensing and Federal permit fees Yes No 

Buyback fees Yes No 

Cost recovery fees Yes No 

Fuel and lubrication Yes No 

Food Yes No 

Ice Yes No 

Bait Yes No 

Off-load expenses Yes No 

Freight to the vessel on supplies Yes No 

Other supplies Yes No 

Communications Yes No 

Trucking of fish to buyer Yes No 

Insurance premium payments Yes No 

Lease or charter of this vessel Yes No 

Quota pounds held at the start of the year Yes No 

Quota pounds purchased or leased during the year Yes No 

Quota shares purchased or amortized during the year Yes No 

Limited entry trawl permit Yes No 

Other West Coast permit Yes No 

Other:________________________________________ Yes No 

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25. On what percentage of fishing trips did the vessel owner serve as captain in the West Coast groundfish limited 

entry trawl fishery during 2014?

_______% 

26. On trips when the vessel owner served as captain in the West Coast groundfish limited entry trawl fishery, 

please indicate the share of net revenue (revenue minus the deductions listed in Question 25) going to the vessel, 

captain, crew, and if applicable, other. 

 The column should sum to 100%. 

 If this vessel did not use a crew share system to pay its crew, enter “NA” in each of the boxes below. 

Vessel share _______%

Captain share _______%

Crew share _______%

Other___________ _______%

Other___________ _______%

Total 100 %

27. On trips when the vessel owner did not serve as captain in the West Coast groundfish limited entry trawl 

fishery, please indicate the share of net revenue (revenue minus the deductions listed in Question 25) going to the 

vessel, captain, crew, and if applicable, other. 

 The column should sum to 100%. 

 If this vessel did not use a crew share system to pay its crew, enter “NA” in each of the boxes below. 

Vessel share _______%

Captain share _______%

Crew share _______%

Other___________ _______%

Other___________ _______%

Total 100 %

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VI. Certification 

28. Read the following statement, and sign and date the box below. 

I certify under penalty of perjury that I have reviewed all the information in this form and that it is true 

and complete to the best of my knowledge. 

Signature Date signed 

_____/_____/_________ 

 mm dd yyyy 

Print Name 

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Appendix L

West Coast Limited Entry Groundfish Trawl

Catcher-Processor Vessel

EDC Form

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OMB Control No. 0648-0618 Expiration Date: 03/31/2018 

Economic Data Collection (EDC) Form 

WEST COAST GROUNDFISH 

LIMITED ENTRY TRAWL 

CATCHER-PROCESSOR VESSEL 

2014 

NOAA Fisheries – Northwest Fisheries Science Center 

Who is responsible for submitting: All owners, lessees, and charterers of a vessel registered to a catcherprocessor endorsed limited entry trawl permit at any time in 2014.

Complete all questions. If a question is not applicable, write "NA" in the answer box. The survey will not be 

considered complete unless there is an answer to every question. 

Submit by September 1, 2015. 

Paper submission: Completed and signed EDC forms must be mailed and postmarked by, or handdelivered to NMFS no later than September 1, 2015. Mail or deliver to 

 Economic Data Collection Program (FRAM Division) 

 Northwest Fisheries Science Center 

 2725 Montlake Boulevard East 

 Seattle, WA 98112 

Web form submission: Completed EDC web forms must be submitted electronically and the signature 

page faxed, or hand-delivered, or mailed and postmarked no later than September 1, 2015. Mail or 

deliver to address above. Fax to (206) 861-8225. 

Retain a copy. Retain a copy of the completed form.

More information: www.nwfsc.noaa.gov/edc. 

Questions: Visit the website above or contact Erin Steiner at (866) 791-3726 or NWFSC.EDC@noaa.gov.

Public Reporting Burden Statement 

Public reporting burden for this collection of information is estimated to take 8 hours per response, including time for reviewing 

the instructions, searching existing data sources, gathering and maintaining the data needed, and completing and reviewing the 

collection of information. Send comments regarding this burden to Erin Steiner, National Marine Fisheries Service, Northwest 

Fisheries Science Center, 2725 Montlake Blvd E, Seattle, WA 98112. 

Additional Information 

Before completing this form, please note the following: 1) Notwithstanding any other provision of the law, no person is required to 

respond to, nor shall any person be subject to a penalty for failure to comply with, a collection of information subject to the

requirements of the Paperwork Reduction Act, unless that collection of information displays a currently valid OMB Control 

Number; 2) This information is mandatory and is required to manage commercial fishing efforts under 50 CFR part 660 and under 

section 402(a) of the Magnuson-Stevens Act (16 U.S.C. 1801, et seq.); 3) Responses to this information request are confidential 

under 402(b) of the Magnuson-Stevens Act (16 U.S.C. 1801, et seq.). They are also confidential under NOAA Administrative 

Order 216-100, which sets forth procedures to protect the confidentiality of fishery statistics.

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I. Contact Information and Vessel Characteristics 

1. Provide the following information about this vessel and its physical characteristics. 

Item Vessel Information 

Vessel Name 

USCG Vessel Number 

Home Port 

Length Overall (feet) 

Fuel Capacity (gallons) 

Horsepower of Main Engines 

2. Provide the contact information for the owner of the catcher-processor vessel. 

Name of Company, Partnership, or Other Business Entity 

Business Mailing Address 

 Street / PO Box 

Business Phone 

( )

Business Fax 

( )

City State Zip Code Business Email 

3. If the vessel was leased or bareboat chartered during 2014, provide the contact information for the lessee or 

charterer of the catcher-processor vessel. If necessary, use the last page for additional lessees or charterers. 

 

Name of Company, Partnership, or Other Business Entity 

Business Mailing Address 

 Street / PO Box 

Business Phone 

( )

Business Fax 

( )

City State Zip Code Business Email 

 

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4. List the catcher-processor endorsed limited entry trawl permit(s) used with this vessel during 2014 in the West 

Coast whiting fishery (West Coast includes Washington, Oregon, and California). 

Catcher-Processor Endorsed Permit Number Permit Owned or Leased? 

Owned Leased 

Catcher-Processor Endorsed Permit Number (2) Permit Owned or Leased? 

Owned Leased 

Catcher-Processor Endorsed Permit Number (3) Permit Owned or Leased? 

Owned Leased 

5. Provide the contact information for the individual completing this report. If your address, phone, and email are 

provided in the owner or lessee/charterer information, you do not need to repeat them here but please provide your 

name and title. 

 

 Catcher-Processor Vessel Owner (or Designated Representative) 

 Catcher-Processor Vessel Lessee or Charterer (or Designated Representative) 

Name Title 

Business Mailing Address 

 Street / PO Box 

Business Phone 

( )

Business Fax 

( )

City State Zip Code Business Email 

 

Please proceed to the next page 

If a question is not applicable, write "NA" in the answer box. 

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6. Answer the following questions related to the most recent marine survey of the vessel. 

What was the year of this vessel's last marine survey? _________ 

yyyy 

What was the market value of this vessel from the survey, 

rounded to the nearest 100 dollars? $ ________________ 

What was the replacement value of this vessel from the survey, 

rounded to the nearest 100 dollars? $ ________________ 

Did the survey values given above include the value of permits 

associated with this vessel at the time of the survey? 

Yes No 

Did the survey values given above include the value of quota 

associated with this vessel at the time of the survey? 

Yes No 

Did the survey values given above include the value of all processing 

equipment on this vessel at the time of the survey? 

Yes No 

Did the survey values given above include the value of all fishing 

gear on this vessel at the time of the survey? 

Yes No 

7. For the remainder of the survey, report values from your 2014 fiscal year. When did this vessel’s 2014 fiscal year 

begin? 

_____/_____/__________ 

 mm dd yyyy 

Please report values from your 2014 fiscal year for the remainder of this survey. 

8. Was this vessel hauled out in 2014? 

Yes No 

9. Provide this vessel’s average fuel use per day (for propulsion or other uses) when engaged in each of the following 

activities in 2014. 

 West Coast includes Washington, Oregon, and California. 

 Fuel use should include all fuels used for propulsion or other uses. 

Activity Fuel Use 

Fishing, processing, and steaming in the West Coast whiting fishery ____________ gal/day 

Steaming between the West Coast and Alaska ____________ gal/day 

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10. How many gallons of fuel did this vessel use (for propulsion or other uses) during 2014 in the West Coast whiting 

fishery? 

 Exclude activities in Alaska and steaming between the West Coast and Alaska in these responses. 

Type of Fuel Gallons

Diesel ______________ gal 

Bunker oil ______________ gal 

Fish oil ______________ gal 

11. Provide the number of days this vessel was at sea during 2014 in each of the following activities. Please note that 

there is a special category for days at sea steaming between the West Coast and Alaska. (This information will be 

used to allocate some of your expenses and expenditures between the West Coast and Alaska in order to avoid 

asking more detailed information about the vessel's activities in Alaska).

 Count partial days as full days 

Activity Days at Sea 

Fishing and Processing in the West Coast whiting fishery ____________ days 

Steaming in the West Coast whiting fishery ____________ days 

Off-loading in the West Coast whiting fishery ____________ days 

Steaming between the West Coast and Alaska ____________ days 

All Alaska fisheries ____________ days 

12. Provide the number of one-way trips (count a round trip as 2 one-way trips) this vessel made steaming between 

the West Coast and Alaska during 2014. 

______ one-way trips 

13. Provide the average number of processing crew members and the average number of non-processing crew 

members (including the captain) when the vessel was operating in the West Coast whiting fishery during 2014. 

 Processing crew includes line workers, fishmeal crew, quality control, technicians, cleanup, factory managers, 

mechanics who work on processing equipment, and combis 

 Non-processing crew includes deckhands, wheelhouse, galley, and engine room. 

Fishery Average Number of 

Processing Crew 

Average Number of 

Non-Processing Crew 

(including captain)

West Coast whiting ____________ ____________ 

14. Provide the total number of individuals who worked for you on this vessel during 2014 while fishing and 

processing in the West Coast whiting fishery. 

 This value should represent the number of individuals who worked at any point during the year, rather than the 

number of positions. 

 Do not include observers. 

______ individuals on this vessel (processing crew) 

______ individuals on this vessel (non-processing crew) 

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II. Capitalized Expenditures 

15. Provide the 2014 capitalized expenditures associated with each of the following categories for this vessel. Note 

that some capitalized expenditures are for All Fisheries the vessel participates in (West Coast, Alaska, and other) 

and others are for the West Coast whiting fishery only. Round all answers to the nearest 100 dollars. (Capitalized 

expenditures shared across fisheries will be allocated to the West Coast based on days or tonnage.) 

Capitalized Expenditure Category 

Capitalized 

Expenditures in 

All Fisheries 

West Coast, 

Alaska, and Other

Capitalized 

Expenditures in West 

Coast Fisheries Only

Washington, Oregon, 

and California 

Vessel and On-board Equipment 

 Include the purchase of a new or used vessel, electronics, safety equipment, and machinery not used to harvest 

or process fish 

 Include any major upgrades, repairs, or maintenance to the vessel or equipment 

 Exclude fishing gear and processing equipment 

New or used vessel and on-board equipment 

(Regardless of where the vessel fished, enter all expenditures for 

vessel and on-board equipment under the All Fisheries column) 

$______________ 

Processing Equipment 

 Exclude all equipment, machines, and buildings based primarily on shore 

 Exclude any processing equipment that is not used at least partially in the West Coast whiting fishery 

 Include on-board freezers, storage equipment, packing equipment, conveyers, and on-board cargo handling 

equipment 

Processing equipment used only in the West Coast whiting 

fishery $______________ 

Processing equipment shared by the West Coast whiting and 

other fisheries $______________ 

Fishing Gear 

 Include nets, cables, doors, and fishing machinery used in the West Coast whiting fishery 

 Exclude any fishing gear that is not used at least partially in the West Coast whiting fishery 

Fishing gear used only in the West Coast whiting fishery $______________ 

Fishing gear shared by the West Coast whiting and other 

fisheries $______________ 

III. Co-op share and Permit Costs

16. Provide the total amount you paid for purchase or lease of co-op shares and catcher-processor endorsed West 

Coast groundfish limited entry trawl permits during 2014 for use in the West Coast whiting fishery. 

Purchase or Lease of Co-op shares and Permits Total Cost 

Purchase of co-op shares $_______________ 

Lease of co-op shares $_______________ 

Purchase of catcher-processor endorsed permit $_______________ 

Lease of catcher-processor endorsed permit $_______________ 

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IV. Annual Expenses 

17. Provide the total amount expensed during 2014 in each of the categories below. Note that some expenses are for 

All Fisheries (West Coast, Alaska, and other) others are for the West Coast whiting fishery only. Round all 

answers to the nearest 100 dollars. 

Expenses Category 

Expenses in 

All Fisheries 

West Coast, 

Alaska, and Other

Expenses in West 

Coast Fisheries Only 

Washington, Oregon, and 

California 

Processing crew (include wages, bonuses, benefits, payroll taxes, 

and unemployment insurance) $______________ 

Non-processing crew (include wages, bonuses, benefits, payroll 

taxes, and unemployment insurance) $______________ 

Crew travel not deducted from crew wages $______________ 

Observer fees $______________ 

Sea State data monitoring $______________ 

Co-op membership fees $______________ 

Marine Stewardship Council fees $______________ 

Fuel and lubrication (do not include steaming between West 

Coast and Alaska) $______________ 

Food $______________ 

Non-fish ingredients (additives) $______________ 

Packing materials $______________ 

Freight to the vessel on supplies $______________ 

Other supplies (linens, clothing, cleaning, etc.) $______________ 

Communications $______________ 

Off-load expenses (cross-dock fees, port tariffs, etc.) $______________ 

On-board cargo / product / protection and indemnity insurance $______________ 

Fishing gear purchases, upgrades, repairs, and maintenance used 

only in the West Coast whiting fishery (expensed during 2014) $______________ 

Fishing gear purchases, upgrades, repairs, and maintenance 

shared by the West Coast whiting fishery and Alaska (expensed 

during 2014) 

$______________ 

Processing equipment purchase, repair, and maintenance 

(expensed in 2014) $______________ 

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17. (Continued) 

Expenses Category (continued) 

Expenses in 

All Fisheries 

West Coast, 

Alaska, and Other

Expenses in West 

Coast Fisheries Only

Washington, Oregon, and 

California 

Vessel and on-board equipment purchases, upgrades, repairs, or 

maintenance (expensed during 2014) $______________ 

Insurance premium payments (hull and machinery, pollution 

insurance) $______________ 

Moorage $______________ 

Lease or bareboat charter of this catcher-processor vessel $______________ 

Depreciation (vessel, on-board equipment, fishing gear, 

processing equipment, and quota share) $______________ 

18. Provide the total round weight of all fish processed by this vessel during 2014. Round to the nearest metric ton. 

(This information will be used to allocate some of your expenditures between the West Coast and Alaska in order 

to avoid asking more detailed information about the vessel's activity in Alaska.)

Fishery Total Round Weight as 

a Catcher-Processor 

Total Round Weight as 

a Mothership 

West Coast whiting 

fishery (exclude tribal) ________________mt 

All Other fisheries 

(include tribal) ________________mt ________________mt 

Please proceed to the next page 

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V. Annual Earnings 

19. Provide the total weight and value of production in the West Coast whiting fishery during 2014. Report weights 

to the nearest metric ton. 

 Do not include any additional payment you received to cover any shipping, handling, or storage costs associated 

with the sale beyond the FOB port of discharge. 

 Please include any post-season adjustments for products produced in 2014. 

 For products produced in 2014 and held in inventory at the end of the year, estimate the value on the basis of the 

average price received for similar products sold during the year. 

 Include products shipped to other establishments of your company. 

 Do not include revenue associated with fish caught in any fishery except the West Coast whiting fishery. 

 

Type of Fish Total Weight of 

Production 

Total Value of 

Production 

Whiting 

 Surimi ________________mt $_______________ 

 Fillets ________________mt $_______________ 

 H&G ________________mt $_______________ 

 Round (unprocessed) ________________mt $_______________ 

 Fishmeal ________________mt $_______________ 

 Fish oil ________________mt $_______________ 

 Roe ________________mt $_______________ 

 Minced ________________mt $_______________ 

 Stomachs ________________mt $_______________ 

 Other (specify):____________ ________________mt $_______________ 

 Other (specify):____________ ________________mt $_______________ 

Other Species 

 All other species on the West Coast ________________mt $_______________ 

20. Provide the percentage, by value, of all products off-loaded from this catcher-processor vessel in the West Coast

 whiting fishery at each of the following locations. The column should sum to 100%. 

Location 

Percentage of 

Total Off-load 

Value 

Seattle ________% 

Blaine / Bellingham ________% 

Port Angeles ________% 

Tacoma ________% 

Astoria ________% 

Coos Bay ________% 

At sea (tramper) ________% 

Other (specify):______________________ ________% 

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21. For each of the earnings sources listed below, indicate the income earned during 2014. 

Earnings Source Revenue Received 

Sale of West Coast catcher-processor endorsed permits $_______________ 

Lease of West Coast catcher-processor endorsed permits $_______________ 

Sale of co-op shares $_______________ 

Lease of co-op shares $_______________ 

Lease or bareboat charter of this vessel $_______________ 

Insurance settlements $_______________ 

VI. Certification 

22. Read the following statement, and sign and date the box below. 

I certify under penalty of perjury that I have reviewed all the information in this form and that it is true and 

complete to the best of my knowledge.

Signature Date signed

_____/_____/_________

 mm dd yyyy

Print Name 

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Appendix M

West Coast Groundfish First Receiver and Shorebased Processor

EDC Form

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OMB Control No. 0648-0618 Expiration Date: 03/31/2018 

` 

 Economic Data Collection (EDC) Form 

WEST COAST GROUNDFISH 

FIRST RECEIVER 

AND SHOREBASED PROCESSOR 

2014 

NOAA Fisheries – Northwest Fisheries Science Center 

Who is responsible for submitting: 

 All owners of a first receiver site license in 2014; or 

 All owners and lessees of a shore-based processor (as defined under “processor” at §660.11, subpart 

C, for purposes of EDC) that received round or headed-and-gutted IFQ species groundfish or whiting 

from a first receiver in 2014. 

 A separate EDC form is required for each processing facility. 

Complete all questions. If a question is not applicable, write "NA" in the answer box. The survey will not be 

considered complete unless there is an answer to every question. 

Submit by September 1, 2015. 

Paper submission: Completed and signed EDC forms must be mailed and postmarked by, or handdelivered to NMFS no later than September 1, 2015. Mail or deliver to 

 Economic Data Collection Program (FRAM Division) 

 Northwest Fisheries Science Center 

 2725 Montlake Boulevard East 

 Seattle, WA 98112 

Web form submission: Completed EDC web forms must be submitted electronically and the signature 

page faxed, or hand-delivered, or mailed and postmarked no later than September 1, 2015. Mail or 

deliver to address above. Fax to (206) 861-8225. 

Retain a copy. Retain a copy of the completed form.

More information: www.nwfsc.noaa.gov/edc. 

Questions: Visit the website above or contact Erin Steiner at (866) 791-3726 or NWFSC.EDC@noaa.gov

Public Reporting Burden Statement 

Public reporting burden for this collection of information is estimated to take 20 hours per response, including time for reviewing 

the instructions, searching existing data sources, gathering and maintaining the data needed, and completing and reviewing the 

collection of information. Send comments regarding this burden to Erin Steiner, National Marine Fisheries Service, Northwest 

Fisheries Science Center, 2725 Montlake Blvd E, Seattle, WA 98112. 

Additional Information 

Before completing this form, please note the following: 1) Notwithstanding any other provision of the law, no person is required to 

respond to, nor shall any person be subject to a penalty for failure to comply with, a collection of information subject to the

requirements of the Paperwork Reduction Act, unless that collection of information displays a currently valid OMB Control 

Number; 2) This information is mandatory and is required to manage commercial fishing efforts under 50 CFR part 660 and under 

section 402(a) of the Magnuson-Stevens Act (16 U.S.C. 1801, et seq.); 3) Responses to this information request are confidential 

under 402(b) of the Magnuson-Stevens Act (16 U.S.C. 1801, et seq.). They are also confidential under NOAA Administrative 

Order 216-100, which sets forth procedures to protect the confidentiality of fishery statistics.

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I. Contact Information and Facility Characteristics 

1. Provide the buyer identification number issued by the state fish and game agencies associated with this entity or 

facility. Enter “NA” if this is a processing facility that does not have a buyer identification number. 

 

Processor/Buyer IDs 

Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife 

__________ 

Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife 

__________ 

California Department of Fish and Game 

__________

2. Provide the following information about this receiving or processing facility. 

Name of Facility First Receiver Site License Number for 2014 

Business Mailing Address 

 Street / PO Box 

Business Phone 

( ) 

Business Fax 

( ) 

City State Zip Code Business Email 

3. Individual completing this report. If your address, phone, and email are provided above, you do not need to repeat 

them here, but please provide your name and title. 

Name Title 

Business Mailing Address 

 Street / PO Box 

Business Phone 

( )

Business Fax 

( )

City State Zip Code Business Email 

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4. Answer the following questions related to the most recent appraisal of this facility. 

What was the year of this facility's last appraisal? _________ 

yyyy 

What was the market value of this facility from the appraisal, 

rounded to the nearest 100 dollars? $_________ 

What was the replacement value of the facility from the appraisal, 

rounded to the nearest 100 dollars? $_________ 

Did the survey values given above include the value of all processing 

equipment*

 contained on-site? 

Yes No 

5. For the remainder of the survey, report values from your 2014 fiscal year. When did this facility’s 2014 fiscal year 

begin? 

_____/_____/__________ 

 mm dd yyyy 

Please report values from your 2014 fiscal year for the remainder of this survey. 

II. Capitalized Expenditures 

6. Provide the 2014 capitalized expenditures associated with the facility buildings, machinery, and equipment. Round 

all answers to the nearest 100 dollars. 

Capitalized Expenditure Category Total Capitalized Expenditures 

Capitalized expenditures on buildings (exclude land but include 

building improvements) $___________________ 

Capitalized expenditures on new and used machinery and 

equipment (include only equipment used to process*

, transport†

on-site, or store‡

 fish on-site) 

$___________________ 

 

* Processing equipment: All equipment present at this physical location that is used for preparation or packaging of seafood to render 

it suitable for human consumption, retail sale, industrial uses or long-term storage, including, but not limited to, cooking, canning, 

smoking, salting, drying, filleting, freezing, or rendering into meal or oil.

† Transportation equipment: Equipment such as trucks, forklifts, etc. used to transport seafood within this physical location. 

‡ Storage equipment: Equipment present at this physical location for packaging and freezing of seafood. 

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III. Employees and Payroll 

Provide the following information about the number of employees and wages. Include full and part-time employees and 

temporary employees working at this facility. The information is requested separately for production workers and all other 

employees, which are defined below. 

7. Provide the number of production workers in the following table. Production workers include those workers at this 

facility (up through and including the line-supervisor level) engaged in fabricating, processing, assembling, 

inspecting, receiving, packing, warehousing, shipping, maintenance, repair, janitorial, product development, or 

transporting product on-site. If your fiscal year does not follow the calendar year, use the month that corresponds with 

your fiscal year. 

For the week of your fiscal 

year that includes

Number of production 

workers 

(full time, part time, and 

temporary)

Total Hours Worked 

(in the one week) 

January 12th ___________workers ___________hrs/week 

February 12th ___________workers ___________hrs/week 

March 12th ___________workers ___________hrs/week 

April 12th ___________workers ___________hrs/week 

May 12th ___________workers ___________hrs/week 

June 12th ___________workers ___________hrs/week 

July 12th ___________workers ___________hrs/week 

August 12th ___________workers ___________hrs/week 

September 12th ___________workers ___________hrs/week 

October 12th ___________workers ___________hrs/week 

November 12th ___________workers ___________hrs/week 

December 12th ___________workers ___________hrs/week 

8. Provide the number of all other employees in the following table. All other employees includes those involved in 

supervision above line-supervisor level, sales, advertising, credit, collection, installation, cafeteria, recordkeeping, 

clerical and routine office functions, guard services, executive, purchasing, finance, and legal. If hours are not tracked 

for salaried employees, please assume a 40-hour work week. If your fiscal year does not follow the calendar year, use 

the month that corresponds with your fiscal year. 

For the week of your

fiscal year that 

includes 

Number of all other employees 

(full time, part time, and 

temporary)

Total Hours Worked 

(in the one week) 

March 12th ___________________employees _________________hrs/week

 

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9. Provide the total number of individuals who worked at this facility during 2014 in production activities and in all 

other activities. 

 This value should represent the number of individuals who worked at any point during the year, rather than the 

number of positions. 

 Include full-time and part-time workers, contract workers, temporary workers, and workers on paid leave. 

Labor Category Total Number of Individuals 

Production workers (see definition in Question 7) ___________ individuals 

All other employees (see definition in Question 8) ___________ individuals 

10. Provide the total 2014 labor expenses for production workers and all other employees.

 Include wages, bonuses, benefits, payroll taxes, and unemployment insurance.

Labor Category Total Expenses 

Production workers (see definition in Question 7) $__________________ 

All other employees (see definition in Question 8) $__________________ 

IV. Quota Costs 

11. Provide the total cost of quota pounds and quota shares purchased or leased during 2014 in the West Coast

Groundfish Trawl Catch Share Program. Purchase of quota reflects a permanent transfer, whereas lease implies a 

temporary transfer. 

Purchase or Lease of Quota Total Costs 

Lease of quota pounds $__________________ 

Purchase of quota pounds $__________________ 

Lease of quota shares $__________________ 

Purchase of quota shares $__________________ 

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V. Expenses and Depreciation 

12. Provide the total expenses on utilities at your facility in 2014. 

Utility Expense Category Total Expenses 

Electricity $__________________ 

Natural gas $__________________ 

Propane gas for transportation and processing $__________________ 

Other gas (not gasoline) $__________________ 

Water $__________________ 

Sewer, waste, and byproduct disposal $__________________ 

 

13. Provide the total expenses on rental or lease payments for this facility. 

Rental or Lease Payments Total Expenses 

Rental or lease of buildings, job-site trailers, and other 

structures (including land) $__________________ 

Rental or lease of processing machinery or equipment $__________________ 

14. Provide total expenses on repair and maintenance on facility buildings, machinery, and equipment (see definitions 

on bottom of page 3) expensed in 2014? 

Total Repair and Maintenance Expenses $__________________ 

15. What was the total depreciation for all capital investments on buildings, new and used machinery and equipment (see 

definitions of equipment on page 3) taken in 2014? 

Total Depreciation $___________________

16. Provide the following information on 2014 custom processing of fish you owned that was performed by another 

processor outside of this facility. 

Total weight of fish supplied 

to 

custom processors 

Custom Processing 

Fees Paid 

Whiting _________________lbs $_________________ 

Non-Whiting Groundfish _________________lbs $_________________ 

Other (Specify):_____________ _________________lbs $_________________ 

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17. Provide the total amount expensed during 2014 in each of the categories below for this facility. 

Expense Category Total Expenses 

Shoreside monitoring costs $______________________ 

Offloading expenses paid to other facilities $______________________ 

Production supplies (boots, smocks, hairnets, knives, etc.) $______________________ 

Cleaning and custodial supplies $______________________ 

Packing materials $______________________ 

Freight costs for supplies to the facility $______________________ 

Non-fish ingredients (additives) $______________________ 

Off-site product freezing and storage $______________________ 

Insurance payments (property, product, personal liability and fire 

liability) $______________________ 

Taxes (property and excise) $______________________ 

Licensing fees $______________________ 

Other (Specify):________________ $______________________ 

Other (Specify):________________ $______________________ 

18. Provide the following information about the landing origin of groundfish received at this facility in 2014. 

 If this information is not available, place an “NA” in the answer box. 

 Do not include fish received that you custom processed for others. 

Landing Origin 

Total Weight of 

Groundfish 

Received 

Total Cost of 

Groundfish 

Received 

Whiting 

 West Coast (WA, OR, CA) ____________lbs $_______________ 

 Canada ____________lbs $_______________ 

 Other (Specify):_______________ ____________lbs $_______________ 

Non-whiting groundfish 

 West Coast (WA, OR, CA) ____________lbs $_______________ 

 Alaska (excluding pollock) ____________lbs $_______________ 

 Canada ____________lbs $_______________ 

 Other (Specify):_______________ ____________lbs $_______________ 

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19. Fish Received. In the table below provide the weight and cost of fish received in 2014. Please note that there are 

separate columns for fish that were not paid for and fish that were paid for. 

 Do not include fish received for custom processing. 

 Include fish purchased by you that are custom processed by another processor outside of this facility. 

 Include any post-season adjustments.

 LE Trawl Vessels: fish acquired directly from a vessel registered to a Limited Entry (LE) permit with a trawl 

endorsement and caught either with trawl or fixed gear (longline or pots). 

 LE Fixed Gear Vessels: fish acquired directly from a vessel registered to a LE permit with a fixed gear 

endorsement. Do not include fish caught with fixed gear using a LE permit with a trawl endorsement. 

 Other Vessels: fish acquired directly from a vessel without a limited entry trawl or fixed gear endorsement, 

including open access fisheries. 

 Non-Vessel Sources: includes fish acquired from other entities, including first receivers, processors, wholesale 

dealers, brokers, aquaculture producers, and transfers from outside this facility. 

 Gross Cost of Fish Paid for includes the value of any taxes paid on behalf of delivering vessels. 

Type and Source 

of Fish 

 Fish NOT PAID for Fish PAID for

Total weight not 

paid for 

due to quality or 

size reasons 

Total weight not 

paid for 

transfers from 

outside this 

facility 

Total weight of 

fish paid for 

from vessels or 

non-vessel sources

Gross cost of fish 

paid for 

from vessels or 

non-vessel sources 

Whiting 

LE Trawl Vessels ____________lbs ____________lbs $____________ 

LE Fixed Gear Vessels ____________lbs ____________lbs $____________ 

Other Vessels ____________lbs ____________lbs $____________ 

Non-Vessel Sources ____________lbs ____________lbs ____________lbs $____________ 

Arrowtooth flounder 

LE Trawl Vessels ____________lbs ____________lbs $____________ 

LE Fixed Gear Vessels ____________lbs ____________lbs $____________ 

Other Vessels ____________lbs ____________lbs $____________ 

Non-Vessel Sources ____________lbs ____________lbs ____________lbs $____________ 

Dover sole 

LE Trawl Vessels ____________lbs ____________lbs $____________ 

LE Fixed Gear Vessels ____________lbs ____________lbs $____________ 

Other Vessels ____________lbs ____________lbs $____________ 

Non-Vessel Sources ____________lbs ____________lbs ____________lbs $____________ 

English sole 

LE Trawl Vessels ____________lbs ____________lbs $____________ 

LE Fixed Gear Vessels ____________lbs ____________lbs $____________ 

Other Vessels ____________lbs ____________lbs $____________ 

Non-Vessel Sources ____________lbs ____________lbs ____________lbs $____________ 

Lingcod 

LE Trawl Vessels ____________lbs ____________lbs $____________ 

LE Fixed Gear Vessels ____________lbs ____________lbs $____________ 

Other Vessels ____________lbs ____________lbs $____________ 

Non-Vessel Sources ____________lbs ____________lbs ____________lbs $____________ 

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19. (Continued) 

Type and Source 

of Fish 

 

Fish NOT PAID for Fish PAID for

Total weight not 

paid for 

due to quality or 

size reasons 

Total weight not 

paid for 

transfers from 

outside this 

facility 

Total weight of 

fish paid for 

from vessels or 

non-vessel sources

Gross cost of fish 

paid for 

from vessels or 

non-vessel sources 

Pacific sanddab 

LE Trawl Vessels ____________lbs ____________lbs $____________ 

LE Fixed Gear Vessels ____________lbs ____________lbs $____________ 

Other Vessels ____________lbs ____________lbs $____________ 

Non-Vessel Sources ____________lbs ____________lbs ____________lbs $____________ 

Petrale sole 

LE Trawl Vessels ____________lbs ____________lbs $____________ 

LE Fixed Gear Vessels ____________lbs ____________lbs $____________ 

Other Vessels ____________lbs ____________lbs $____________ 

Non-Vessel Sources ____________lbs ____________lbs ____________lbs $____________ 

Rex sole 

LE Trawl Vessels ____________lbs ____________lbs $____________ 

LE Fixed Gear Vessels ____________lbs ____________lbs $____________ 

Other Vessels ____________lbs ____________lbs $____________ 

Non-Vessel Sources ____________lbs ____________lbs ____________lbs $____________ 

Rockfish 

LE Trawl Vessels ____________lbs ____________lbs $____________ 

LE Fixed Gear Vessels ____________lbs ____________lbs $____________ 

Other Vessels ____________lbs ____________lbs $____________ 

Non-Vessel Sources ____________lbs ____________lbs ____________lbs $____________ 

Sablefish (black cod) 

LE Trawl Vessels ____________lbs ____________lbs $____________ 

LE Fixed Gear Vessels ____________lbs ____________lbs $____________ 

Other Vessels ____________lbs ____________lbs $____________ 

Non-Vessel Sources ____________lbs ____________lbs ____________lbs $____________ 

Thornyheads 

LE Trawl Vessels ____________lbs ____________lbs $____________ 

LE Fixed Gear Vessels ____________lbs ____________lbs $____________ 

Other Vessels ____________lbs ____________lbs $____________ 

Non-Vessel Sources ____________lbs ____________lbs ____________lbs $____________ 

Sharks, skates, rays 

LE Trawl Vessels ____________lbs ____________lbs $____________ 

LE Fixed Gear Vessels ____________lbs ____________lbs $____________ 

Other Vessels ____________lbs ____________lbs $____________ 

Non-Vessel Sources ____________lbs ____________lbs ____________lbs $____________ 

Coastal pelagic (include sardines and mackerel) 

Vessel Sources ____________lbs ____________lbs $____________ 

Non-Vessel Sources ____________lbs ____________lbs ____________lbs $____________ 

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19. (Continued) 

Type and Source 

of Fish 

 

Fish NOT PAID for Fish PAID for

Total weight not 

paid for 

due to quality or 

size reasons 

Total weight not 

paid for 

transfers from 

outside this 

facility 

Total weight of 

fish paid for 

from vessels or 

non-vessel sources

Gross cost of fish 

paid for 

from vessels or 

non-vessel sources 

Crab 

Vessel Sources ____________lbs ____________lbs $____________ 

Non-Vessel Sources ____________lbs ____________lbs ____________lbs $____________ 

Echinoderms (include sea urchins and sea cucumbers) 

Vessel Sources ____________lbs ____________lbs $____________ 

Non-Vessel Sources ____________lbs ____________lbs ____________lbs $____________ 

California Halibut 

Vessel Sources ____________lbs ____________lbs $____________ 

Non-Vessel Sources ____________lbs ____________lbs ____________lbs $____________ 

Pacific Halibut 

Vessel Sources ____________lbs ____________lbs $____________ 

Non-Vessel Sources ____________lbs ____________lbs ____________lbs $____________ 

Herring 

Vessel Sources ____________lbs ____________lbs $____________ 

Non-Vessel Sources ____________lbs ____________lbs ____________lbs $____________ 

Salmon 

Vessel Sources ____________lbs ____________lbs $____________ 

Non-Vessel Sources ____________lbs ____________lbs ____________lbs $____________ 

Shrimp 

Vessel Sources ____________lbs ____________lbs $____________ 

Non-Vessel Sources ____________lbs ____________lbs ____________lbs $____________ 

Squid 

Vessel Sources ____________lbs ____________lbs $____________ 

Non-Vessel Sources ____________lbs ____________lbs ____________lbs $____________ 

Sturgeon 

Vessel Sources ____________lbs ____________lbs $____________ 

Non-Vessel Sources ____________lbs ____________lbs ____________lbs $____________ 

Tuna 

Vessel Sources ____________lbs ____________lbs $____________ 

Non-Vessel Sources ____________lbs ____________lbs ____________lbs $____________ 

Other Shellfish 

Vessel Sources ____________lbs ____________lbs $____________ 

Non-Vessel Sources ____________lbs ____________lbs ____________lbs $____________ 

Other Species (please list) 

__________________ 

Vessel Sources ____________lbs ____________lbs $____________ 

Non-Vessel Sources ____________lbs ____________lbs ____________lbs $____________ 

__________________ 

Vessel Sources ____________lbs ____________lbs $____________ 

Non-Vessel Sources ____________lbs ____________lbs ____________lbs $____________ 

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VI. Annual Earnings 

20. Fish Production. Provide the 2014 value of production FOB plant (after discounts and allowances and excluding 

freight charges). 

 Frozen includes fish that is frozen in the round or fish that is processed in any form (e.g. fillets, H&G) and frozen. 

 Unprocessed includes fish sold in the round. 

 Include:

o Products made or acquired during 2014 and held in inventory at the end of the year. Estimate the value on the 

basis of the average price received for similar products sold during the year. 

o Products shipped to other facilities of your company. Estimate the value on the basis of the average price 

received for similar products sold during the year. 

o Products made from custom processing performed for you. 

o Any post-season adjustments. 

 Do not include:

o Revenue from products produced or acquired in previous years. 

o Products you produced as a custom processing service for others. 

o Any additional payment you received to cover any shipping, handling, or storage costs associated with the 

sale beyond the plant. 

o Discards. 

Type of Fish 

Total weight 

of 2014 fish production 

(both processed and 

unprocessed)

Total value 

of 2014 fish production 

(both processed and 

unprocessed)

Whiting 

Surimi _______________lbs $_______________ 

H&G _______________lbs $_______________

Fillets _______________lbs $_______________

Roe _______________lbs $_______________

Frozen Whole _______________lbs $_______________

Unprocessed _______________lbs $_______________

Other ____________ _______________lbs $_______________

Other ____________ _______________lbs $_______________

Arrowtooth flounder 

Processed Fresh _______________lbs $_______________

Frozen _______________lbs $_______________

Unprocessed _______________lbs $_______________

Other _______________lbs $_______________

Dover sole 

Processed Fresh _______________lbs $_______________

Frozen _______________lbs $_______________

Unprocessed _______________lbs $_______________

Other _______________lbs $_______________

English Sole 

Processed Fresh _______________lbs $_______________

Frozen _______________lbs $_______________

Unprocessed _______________lbs $_______________

Other _______________lbs $_______________

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Type of Fish 

Total weight 

of 2014 fish production 

(both processed and 

unprocessed)

Total value 

of 2014 fish production 

(both processed and 

unprocessed)

Lingcod

Processed Fresh _______________lbs $_______________

Frozen _______________lbs $_______________

Unprocessed _______________lbs $_______________

Other _______________lbs $_______________

Pacific Sanddab 

Processed Fresh _______________lbs $_______________

Frozen _______________lbs $_______________

Unprocessed _______________lbs $_______________

Other _______________lbs $_______________

Petrale sole 

Processed Fresh _______________lbs $_______________

Frozen _______________lbs $_______________

Unprocessed _______________lbs $_______________

Other _______________lbs $_______________

Rex sole 

Processed Fresh _______________lbs $_______________

Frozen _______________lbs $_______________

Unprocessed _______________lbs $_______________

Other _______________lbs $_______________

Rockfish 

Processed Fresh _______________lbs $_______________

Frozen _______________lbs $_______________

Unprocessed _______________lbs $_______________

Other _______________lbs $_______________

Sablefish 

Processed Fresh _______________lbs $_______________

Frozen _______________lbs $_______________

Unprocessed _______________lbs $_______________

Other _______________lbs $_______________

Thornyheads 

Processed Fresh _______________lbs $_______________

Frozen _______________lbs $_______________

Unprocessed _______________lbs $_______________

Other _______________lbs $_______________

Sharks, Skates, Rays 

Processed Fresh _______________lbs $_______________

Frozen _______________lbs $_______________

Unprocessed _______________lbs $_______________

Other _______________lbs $_______________

Coastal Pelagic (include sardines and mackerel)

Processed Fresh _______________lbs $_______________

Frozen _______________lbs $_______________

Canned _______________lbs $_______________ 

Unprocessed _______________lbs $_______________

Other _______________lbs $_______________

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20. (Continued)

Type of Fish 

Total weight 

of 2014 fish production 

(both processed and 

unprocessed)

Total value 

of 2014 fish 

production 

(both processed and 

unprocessed)

Crab 

Processed Fresh _______________lbs $_______________ 

Frozen _______________lbs $_______________ 

Canned _______________lbs $_______________ 

Unprocessed _______________lbs $_______________ 

Other _______________lbs $_______________ 

Echinoderms (include sea urchins and sea cucumbers)

Processed Fresh _______________lbs $_______________ 

Frozen _______________lbs $_______________ 

Unprocessed _______________lbs $_______________ 

Other _______________lbs $_______________ 

California Halibut 

Processed Fresh _______________lbs $_______________ 

Frozen _______________lbs $_______________ 

Unprocessed _______________lbs $_______________ 

Other _______________lbs $_______________ 

Pacific Halibut 

Processed Fresh _______________lbs $_______________ 

Frozen _______________lbs $_______________ 

Unprocessed _______________lbs $_______________ 

Other _______________lbs $_______________ 

Herring 

Processed Fresh _______________lbs $_______________ 

Frozen _______________lbs $_______________ 

Unprocessed _______________lbs $_______________ 

Other _______________lbs $_______________ 

Salmon 

Processed Fresh _______________lbs $_______________ 

Frozen _______________lbs $_______________ 

Smoked _______________lbs $_______________ 

Canned _______________lbs $_______________ 

Unprocessed _______________lbs $_______________ 

Other _______________lbs $_______________ 

Shrimp 

Processed Fresh _______________lbs $_______________ 

Frozen _______________lbs $_______________ 

Canned _______________lbs $_______________ 

Unprocessed _______________lbs $_______________ 

Other _______________lbs $_______________ 

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20. (Continued) 

Type of Fish 

Total weight 

of 2014 fish production 

(both processed and 

unprocessed)

Total value 

of 2014 fish production 

(both processed and 

unprocessed)

Squid 

Processed Fresh _______________lbs $_______________ 

Frozen _______________lbs $_______________ 

Unprocessed _______________lbs $_______________ 

Other _______________lbs $_______________ 

Sturgeon 

Processed Fresh _______________lbs $_______________ 

Frozen _______________lbs $_______________ 

Canned _______________lbs $_______________ 

Unprocessed _______________lbs $_______________ 

Other _______________lbs $_______________ 

Tuna 

Processed Fresh _______________lbs $_______________ 

Frozen _______________lbs $_______________ 

Canned _______________lbs $_______________ 

Unprocessed _______________lbs $_______________ 

Other _______________lbs $_______________ 

Other Shellfish 

Processed Fresh _______________lbs $_______________ 

Frozen _______________lbs $_______________ 

Unprocessed _______________lbs $_______________ 

Other _______________lbs $_______________ 

Other Non-Species Specific Products 

Fish Meal _______________lbs $_______________ 

Fish Oil _______________lbs $_______________ 

Bait _______________lbs $_______________ 

Other products _______________lbs $_______________ 

Other Species (please list)

__________________ _______________lbs $_______________ 

__________________ _______________lbs $_______________ 

__________________ _______________lbs $_______________ 

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VII. Other Earnings 

21. Provide the revenue received by you for custom processing of fish owned by another processor outside of this facility 

in 2014. 

 2014 Custom Processing Revenue 

Whiting $__________________ 

Non-Whiting Groundfish $__________________ 

Other (Specify):______________ $__________________ 

22. Provide the revenue received in 2014 for each of the earnings sources listed below.

Earnings Source 2014 Total Revenue 

Offloading earnings received from others $__________________ 

Sale of quota pounds $__________________ 

Leasing of quota pounds $__________________ 

Leasing of quota share $__________________ 

Sale of quota share $__________________ 

Insurance settlements $__________________ 

Other (Specify):_______________ $__________________ 

 

23. Read the following statement, and sign and date the box below. 

I certify under penalty of perjury that I have reviewed all the information in this questionnaire and that it is 

true and complete to the best of my knowledge.

Signature Date signed

_____/_____/_________

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Print Name 

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Appendix N

West Coast Groundfish Limited Entry Trawl Mothership Vessel

EDC Form

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OMB Control No. 0648-0618 Expiration Date: 03/31/2018 

Economic Data Collection (EDC) Form 

WEST COAST GROUNDFISH 

LIMITED ENTRY TRAWL 

MOTHERSHIP VESSEL 

2014 

NOAA Fisheries – Northwest Fisheries Science Center 

Who is responsible for submitting: All owners, lessees, and charterers of a mothership vessel registered to 

an MS permit at any time in 2014. 

Complete all questions. If a question is not applicable, write "NA" in the answer box. The survey will not be 

considered complete unless there is an answer to every question. 

Submit by September 1, 2015. 

Paper submission: Completed and signed EDC forms must be mailed and postmarked by, or handdelivered to NMFS no later than September 1, 2015. Mail or deliver to 

 Economic Data Collection Program (FRAM Division) 

 Northwest Fisheries Science Center 

 2725 Montlake Boulevard East 

 Seattle, WA 98112 

Web form submission: Completed EDC web forms must be submitted electronically and the signature 

page faxed, or hand-delivered, or mailed and postmarked no later than September 1, 2015. Mail or 

deliver to address above. Fax to (206) 861-8225. 

Retain a copy. Retain a copy of the completed form.

More information: www.nwfsc.noaa.gov/edc. 

Questions: Visit the website above or contact Erin Steiner at (866) 791-3726 or NWFSC.EDC@noaa.gov. 

Public Reporting Burden Statement 

Public reporting burden for this collection of information is estimated to take 8 hours per response, including time for reviewing 

the instructions, searching existing data sources, gathering and maintaining the data needed, and completing and reviewing the 

collection of information. Send comments regarding this burden to Erin Steiner, National Marine Fisheries Service, Northwest 

Fisheries Science Center, 2725 Montlake Blvd E, Seattle, WA 98112. 

Additional Information 

Before completing this form, please note the following: 1) Notwithstanding any other provision of the law, no person is required to 

respond to, nor shall any person be subject to a penalty for failure to comply with, a collection of information subject to the

requirements of the Paperwork Reduction Act, unless that collection of information displays a currently valid OMB Control 

Number; 2) This information is mandatory and is required to manage commercial fishing efforts under 50 CFR part 660 and under 

section 402(a) of the Magnuson-Stevens Act (16 U.S.C. 1801, et seq.); 3) Responses to this information request are confidential 

under 402(b) of the Magnuson-Stevens Act (16 U.S.C. 1801, et seq.). They are also confidential under NOAA Administrative 

Order 216-100, which sets forth procedures to protect the confidentiality of fishery statistics.

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I. Contact Information and Vessel Characteristics 

1. Provide the following information about this vessel and its physical characteristics. 

Item Vessel Information 

Vessel Name 

USCG Vessel Number 

Home Port 

Length Overall (feet) 

Fuel Capacity (gallons) 

Horsepower of Main Engines 

2. Provide the contact information for the owner of the mothership vessel. 

Name of Company, Partnership, or Other Business Entity 

Business Mailing Address 

 Street / PO Box 

Business Phone 

( )

Business Fax 

( )

City State Zip Code Business Email 

3. If the vessel was leased or bareboat chartered during 2014, provide the contact information for the lessee or 

charterer of the mothership vessel. If necessary, use the last page for additional lessees or charterers.

 

Name of Company, Partnership, or Other Business Entity 

Business Mailing Address 

 Street / PO Box 

Business Phone 

( )

Business Fax 

( )

City State Zip Code Business Email 

4. List the mothership permit(s) used with this vessel during 2014 in the West Coast whiting fishery (West Coast 

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includes Washington, Oregon, and California). 

Mothership Permit Number Permit Owned or Leased? 

Owned Leased 

Mothership Permit Number (2) Permit Owned or Leased? 

Owned Leased 

Mothership Permit Number (3) Permit Owned or Leased? 

Owned Leased 

5. Provide the contact information for the individual completing this report. If your address, phone, and email are 

provided in the owner or lessee/charterer information, you do not need to repeat them here but please provide your 

name and title. 

 

 Mothership Vessel Owner or Designated Representative

 Mothership Vessel Lessee or Charterer or Designated Representative 

Name Title 

Business Mailing Address 

 Street / PO Box 

Business Phone 

( )

Business Fax 

( )

City State Zip Code Business Email 

 

Please proceed to the next page

If a question is not applicable, write "NA" in the answer box. 

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6. Answer the following questions related to the most recent marine survey of the vessel. 

What was the year of this vessel's last marine survey? _________ 

yyyy 

What was the market value of this vessel from the survey, 

rounded to the nearest 100 dollars? $ ________________ 

What was the replacement value of this vessel from the survey, 

rounded to the nearest 100 dollars? $ ________________ 

Did the survey values given above include the value of permits 

associated with this vessel at the time of the survey? 

Yes No 

Did the survey values given above include the value of quota 

associated with this vessel at the time of the survey? 

Yes No 

Did the survey values given above include the value of all processing 

equipment on this vessel at the time of the survey? 

Yes No 

Did the survey values given above include the value of all fishing 

gear on this vessel at the time of the survey? 

Yes No 

7. For the remainder of the survey, report values from your 2014 fiscal year. When did this vessel’s 2014 fiscal year 

begin? 

_____/_____/__________ 

 mm dd yyyy 

Please report values from your 2014 fiscal year for the remainder of this survey. 

8. Was this vessel hauled out in 2014? 

Yes No 

9. Provide this vessel’s average fuel use per day (for propulsion or other uses) when engaged in each of the following 

activities in 2014. 

 West Coast includes Washington, Oregon, and California. 

 Exclude participation in the tribal sector of the whiting fishery. 

 Fuel use should include all fuels used for propulsion or other uses. 

 

Activity Fuel Use 

Processing and steaming in the West Coast whiting fishery ____________ gal/day 

Steaming between the West Coast and Alaska ____________ gal/day 

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10. How many gallons of fuel did this vessel use (for propulsion or other uses) during 2014 in the West Coast whiting 

fishery? 

 Exclude activities in the tribal sector, Alaska, and steaming between the West Coast and Alaska in these 

responses. 

Type of Fuel Gallons

Diesel ______________ gal 

Bunker oil ______________ gal 

Fish oil ______________ gal 

11. Provide the number of days this vessel was at sea during 2014 in each of the following activities. Please note that 

there is a special category for days at sea steaming between the West Coast and Alaska. (This information will be 

used to allocate some of your expenses and expenditures between the West Coast and Alaska in order to avoid 

asking more detailed information about the vessel's activities in Alaska).

 Count partial days as full days 

 Exclude participation in the tribal sector 

Activity Days at Sea 

Processing in the West Coast whiting fishery ____________ days 

Steaming in the West Coast whiting fishery ____________ days 

Off-loading in the West Coast whiting fishery ____________ days 

Steaming between the West Coast and Alaska ____________ days 

All Alaska fisheries ____________ days 

12. Provide the number of one-way trips (count a round trip as 2 one-way trips) this vessel made steaming between the 

West Coast and Alaska during 2014. 

______ one-way trips

13. Provide the average number of processing crew members and the average number of non-processing crew 

members (including the captain) when the vessel was operating in the West Coast whiting fishery during 2014. 

 Processing crew includes line workers, fishmeal crew, quality control, technicians, cleanup, mechanics who 

work on processing equipment, factory manager, and combis. 

 Non-processing crew includes wheelhouse, deckhands, engine room, and galley.

Fishery Average Number 

of Processing Crew 

Average Number of 

Non-Processing Crew 

(including captain)

West Coast whiting ____________ ____________ 

14. Provide the total number of individuals who worked for you on this vessel during 2014 while processing in the 

West Coast whiting fishery. 

 This value should represent the number of individuals who worked at any point during the year, rather than the 

number of positions. 

 Do not include observers. 

______ individuals on this vessel (processing crew) 

______ individuals on this vessel (non-processing crew) 

II. Capitalized Expenditures 

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15. Provide the 2014 capitalized expenditures associated with each of the following categories for this vessel. Note 

that some capitalized expenditures are for All Fisheries the vessel participates in (West Coast, Alaska, and other) 

and others are for West Coast whiting fishery only (excluding tribal sector participation). Round all answers to the 

nearest 100 dollars. (Capital expenditures shared across fisheries will be allocated to the West Coast based on 

days or tonnage.) 

Capitalized Expenditure Category 

Capitalized 

Expenditures in 

All Fisheries 

West Coast, 

Alaska, and Other

Capitalized 

Expenditures in West 

Coast Fisheries Only

Washington, Oregon, 

and California

Vessel and On-board Equipment 

 Include the purchase of a new or used vessel, electronics, safety equipment, and machinery not used to harvest 

or process fish 

 Include any major upgrades, repairs, or maintenance to the vessel or equipment 

 Exclude fishing gear and processing equipment 

New or used vessel and on-board equipment 

(Regardless of where the vessel fished, enter all expenditures for 

vessel and on-board equipment under the All Fisheries column) 

$______________ 

Fishing Gear 

 Include nets, cables, doors, and fishing machinery used in the West Coast whiting fishery 

 Exclude any fishing gear that is not used at least partially in the West Coast whiting fishery 

Fishing gear used only in the West Coast whiting fishery $______________ 

Fishing gear shared by the West Coast whiting and other 

fisheries $______________ 

Processing Equipment

 Exclude all equipment, machines, and buildings based primarily on shore 

 Exclude any processing equipment that is not used at least partially in the West Coast whiting fishery 

 Include on-board freezers, storage equipment, packing equipment, conveyers, and on-board cargo handling 

equipment 

Processing equipment used only in the West Coast whiting 

fishery $______________ 

Processing equipment shared by the West Coast whiting and 

other fisheries $______________ 

III. Permit Costs 

16. Provide the total amount you paid for purchase or lease of mothership permits during 2014 for use in the West 

Coast whiting fishery. 

Purchase or Lease of Permits Total Cost 

Purchase of mothership endorsed permit $_______________ 

Lease of mothership endorsed permit $_______________ 

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IV. Annual Expenses 

17. Provide the total amount expensed during 2014 in each of the categories below. Note that some expenses are for 

All Fisheries (West Coast, Alaska and other) and others are for the West Coast whiting fishery only (excluding 

tribal sector participation). Round all answers to the nearest 100 dollars. 

Expenses Category 

Expenses in 

All Fisheries 

West Coast, 

Alaska, and Other

Expenses in West 

Coast Fisheries Only

Washington, Oregon, 

and California 

Processing crew (include wages, bonuses, benefits, payroll taxes, 

and unemployment insurance) $______________ 

Non-Processing crew (include wages, bonuses, benefits, payroll 

taxes, and unemployment insurance) $______________ 

Crew travel not deducted from crew wages $______________ 

Observer fees $______________ 

Mothership co-op dues $______________ 

Fuel and lubrication (do not include steaming between West 

Coast and Alaska) $______________ 

Food $______________ 

Non-fish ingredients (additives) $______________ 

Packing materials $______________ 

Freight to the vessel on supplies $______________ 

Other supplies (linens, clothing, cleaning, etc.) $______________ 

Communications $______________ 

Offload expenses (cross-dock fees, port tariffs, etc.) $______________ 

On-board cargo / product/ protection and indemnity insurance $______________ 

Fishing gear purchases, upgrades, repairs, or maintenance used 

only in the West Coast whiting fishery (expensed during 2014) $______________ 

Fishing gear purchases, upgrades, repairs, or maintenance shared 

by West Coast whiting fishery and Alaska (expensed during 

2014) 

$______________ 

Processing equipment purchases, upgrades, repairs, or 

maintenance (expensed in 2014) $______________ 

17. (Continued) 

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Expenses Category 

Expenses in 

All Fisheries 

West Coast, 

Alaska, and Other

Expenses in West 

Coast Fisheries Only

Washington, Oregon, 

and California 

Vessel and on-board equipment purchases, upgrades, repairs, or 

maintenance (expensed in 2014) $______________ 

Insurance premium payments (hull and machinery, pollution 

insurance) $______________ 

Moorage $______________ 

Lease or bareboat charter of this mothership vessel $______________ 

Depreciation (vessel, on-board equipment, and processing 

equipment) taken during 2014 $______________ 

18. Provide the weight and the cost of fish purchased from catcher vessels in the West Coast whiting fishery 

(excluding tribal sector participation) during 2014. Round weights to the nearest metric ton.

 Please include any post-season adjustments for purchases of fish that were harvested in 2014. 

 Total cost should include taxes and vessel-buyback program fees paid on behalf of catcher vessels. 

Type of Fish 

Total Weight of 

Fish Received but 

Not Paid For

(for size or other reasons)

Total Weight of 

Fish Purchased 

Total Cost of 

Fish Purchases 

Whiting ________________mt ________________mt $_______________ 

All other West Coast

species ________________mt ________________mt $_______________ 

19. Provide the total round weight of all fish processed by this vessel during 2014. Round to the nearest metric ton. 

(This information will be used to allocate some of your expenditures between the West Coast and Alaska in order 

to avoid asking more detailed information about the vessel's activity in Alaska.) 

Fishery Total Round Weight as 

a Catcher-Processor 

Total Round Weight as 

a Mothership 

West Coast whiting

fishery (exclude tribal) ________________mt 

All Other fisheries 

(include tribal) ________________mt ________________mt 

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V. Annual Earnings 

20. Provide the total weight and value of production in the West Coast whiting fishery (exclude participation in tribal 

sector) during 2014. Report weights to the nearest metric ton. 

 Do not include any additional payment you received to cover any shipping, handling, or storage costs associated 

with the sale beyond the FOB port of discharge. 

 Please include any post-season adjustments for products produced in 2014. 

 For products produced in 2014 and held in inventory at the end of the year, estimate the value on the basis of the 

average price received for similar products sold during the year. 

 Include products shipped to other establishments of your company. 

 Do not include revenue associated with fish caught in any fishery except the West Coast whiting fishery. 

Type of Fish Total Weight of 

Production 

Total Value of 

Production 

Whiting 

 Surimi ________________mt $_______________ 

 Fillets ________________mt $_______________ 

 H&G ________________mt $_______________ 

 Round (unprocessed) ________________mt $_______________ 

 Fishmeal ________________mt $_______________ 

 Fish oil ________________mt $_______________ 

 Roe ________________mt $_______________ 

 Minced ________________mt $_______________ 

 Stomachs ________________mt $_______________ 

 Other (specify):___________ ________________mt $_______________ 

 Other (specify):___________ ________________mt $_______________ 

Other Species 

 All other species on the West Coast ________________mt $_______________ 

21. Provide the percentage, by value, of all products off-loaded from this mothership vessel in the West Coast 

whiting fishery (exclude deliveries related to participation in tribal sector) at each of the following locations. The 

column should sum to 100%. 

Location Percentage of Total 

Off-load Value 

Seattle ________% 

Blaine / Bellingham ________% 

Port Angeles ________% 

Astoria ________% 

Coos Bay ________% 

Tacoma ________% 

At sea (tramper) ________% 

Other (specify):______________________ ________% 

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22. For each of the earnings sources listed below, indicate the income earned during 2014. 

Earnings Source Revenue Received 

Sale of West Coast mothership endorsed permits $_______________ 

Lease of West Coast mothership endorsed permits $_______________ 

Lease or bareboat charter of this vessel $_______________ 

Insurance settlements $_______________ 

VI. Certification 

23. Read the following statement and sign and date the box below. 

I certify under penalty of perjury that I have reviewed all the information in this form and that it is true and 

complete to the best of my knowledge.

Signature Date signed

_____/_____/_________

 mm dd yyyy

Print Name 

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Appendix O

West Coast Limted Entry Fixed Gear Cost Earnings Survey

Survey Forms

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OMB Control No. 0648-0369

Expires 03/31/14

PIN: <<PIN>>

WEST COAST COMMERCIAL CATCHER VESSEL

COST EARNINGS SURVEY

Conducted by:

NOAA Fisheries – Northwest Fisheries Science Center

This survey is being sent to all owners of a commercial fishing vessel that (i) operated during 2012 with a limited enty 

groundfish permit having a fixed gear (longline and/or pots) endorsement and (ii) landed at least $1,000 of fish on the 

West Coast (California, Oregon, and Washington) during 2012. Please see the accompanying letter for instructions 

about completing this survey.

CONTACT INFORMATION

You and other vessel owners are the only ones that can provide this information to this survey. In order to track who 

has responded please list your contact information here. Your individual responses will be kept confidential and 

reported only in combination with all other participants. 

1 Name: 

2 Relationships of Respondent to Vessel: ο Vessel Owner ο Spouse/Relative of Owner

ο Vessel Captain ο Accountant/Bookkeeper for Owner ο Other

3 Email Address: 

4 Telephone: ( ) 

5 Mailing Address Street: 

City: State: Zip Code: 

6 Date of Survey Response (Month/Day/Year): 

VESSEL OWNERSHIP AND CHARACTERISTICS

7 Please verify the following information on record about your vessel. If the information on record is correct, please 

place a check mark in the Corrections column. If the information on record is incorrect or there is no information on 

record, please provide the correct information in the Corrections column. 

Item Corrections

a. Vessel Name __________

b.Vessel ID (USCG or State) __________

c. Home Port (city and state) __________

d. Length Overall (feet) __________

e. Fuel Capacity (gallons) __________

f. Total Horsepower of Main Engines __________

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8

Has a marine survey been performed for this vessel? 

 Yes (proceed to question 9) 

 No (proceed to question 10) 

9

 Answer the following questions referring to the most recent marine survey value of the vessel. 

a. What was the year of this vessel’s last value survey? ______

yyyy

b. What was the market value of the vessel from the survey,

rounded to the nearest 100 dollars? $________

c. What was the replacement value of the vessel from this

survey, rounded to the nearest 100 dollars? $________

d. Do the survey values given above include the value of

permits associated with the vessel at the time of the survey? Yes ο No ο

e. Do the survey values given above include the value of all

fishing gear on the vessel at the time of the survey? Yes ο No ο

10 Please provide this vessel’s average fuel use (for propulsion or other uses) per day, speed, and crew size (not including 

captain) when engaged in each of the following activities on the West Coast (Washington, Oregon, and California).

• Fuel use per day should be an average that includes steaming to the fishing grounds, harvesting fish, and steaming back to

port and should include all fuels used for propulsion or other uses. 

• Put an “NA” for all activities in which you did not operate this vessel.

Activity Fuel Use Speed While

Fishing

Crew Size (not 

including captain)

a. West Coast groundfish fixed

gear ______gal/day ______ 

b. West Coast crab ______gal/day ______ 

c. West Coast salmon ______gal/day ______knots ______ 

d. West Coast shrimp trawl gear ______gal/day ______knots ______ 

e. West Coast tuna ______gal/day ______knots ______ 

f. West Coast halibut (Pacific or

California) ______gal/day ______ 

g. Alaska fisheries (not including

tendering) ______gal/day ______knots ______ 

h. Tendering ______gal/day ______knots ______ 

i. Steaming between the West

Coast and Alaska ______gal/day ______knots ______ 

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11 Provide the number of days this vessel was at sea during 2012 in each of the following activities. Please note that there 

is a special category for days at sea traveling between the West Coast and Alaska. (This information will be used to 

allocate some expenditures among the fisheries in which this vessel participates.)

• Count partial days as full days.

• Count days tendering as well as days fishing

Fishery Days at Sea 

During 2012

a. West Coast groundfish fixed gear (longline or pots) _______ days

b. West Coast crab ________ days

c. West Coast salmon ________ days

d. West Coast shrimp trawl gear ________ days

e. West Coast tuna ________ days

f. West Coast halibut (Pacific or California) ________ days

g. Other West Coast fisheries ________ days

h. West Coast chartering, research, or tendering ________ days

i. Alaska chartering, research, or tendering ________ days

j. Alaska fisheries (not including chartering research,

or tendering

________ days

k. Steaming between West Coast and Alaska ________ days

ANNUAL COSTS AND EARNINGS IN ALL FISHERIES

The next few questions collect information about this vessel’s costs and earnings while operating in all fisheries

(groundfish, crab, halibut, etc.) in all locations (West Coast, Alaska, etc.). 

12 On what date did your 2012 fiscal year begin?

a. Month _______

 mm

b. Day _____

 dd

 c. Year ______

yyyy

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13 Provide total costs (both expenses and capitalized expenditures) during fiscal year 2011 and fiscal year 2012 in each of 

the following categories for this vessel. 

• If you do not track expenses for captain and crew separately, report combined expenses under captain and put “NA” under

crew. 

• Round all answers to the nearest 100 dollars.

• Include all chartering expenses, even if directly reimbursed

• Include both expenses and capitalized expenditures

Expense Category 2011 ($) 2012 ($) 

a. Captain (including wages, bonuses, benefits, payroll taxes, and

unemployment insurance) $_________ $_________

b. Crew (including wages, bonuses, benefits, payroll taxes, and

unemployment insurance) $_________ $_______

c. Crew or captain travel not deducted from wages $_________ $_______

d. Observer fees $_________ $_______ 

e. Fishing association and commission costs $_________ $_______

f. State licensing and federal permit fees $_________ $_______

g. Fuel and lubrication $_________ $_______

h. Food $_________ $_______

i. Ice $_________ $_______

j. Bait $_________ $_______

k. Off-load expenses (cross dock fees, port tariffs, hoist fees, etc.) $_________ $_______

l. Freight to the vessel on supplies $_________ $_______

m. Communications, including VMS, satellite phone, skymate $_________ $_______

n. Trucking of fish to buyer $_________ $_______

o. Vessel and on-board equipment purchases, upgrades, repair, and

maintenance

• Include all electronics, safety equipment, and machinery not used to

harvest fish

• Exclude fishing gear and processing equipment

$_________ $_______ 

p. Fishing gear purchases, upgrades, repair, and maintenance

Include nets, doors, traps, pots, cables, and fishing machinery $_________ $_______ 

q. Processing equipment purchases, upgrades repair, and maintenance

Include any equipment used to process or head and gut fish on-board

the vessel

$_________ $_______ 

r. Insurance premium payments (hull and machinery, protection and

indemnity, and pollution insurance) $_________ $_______ 

s Moorage $_________ $_______

t. Lease or bareboat charter of this vessel $_________ $_______

u. Purchase and leasing of permits and quota associated with this vessel $_________ $_______

s. Other supplies (cleaning, clothing, safety, etc.) $_________ $_______

__

w. Total depreciation (vessel, on-board equipment, processing

equipment, and quota) taken during the year $_________ $_______

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14 For each of the earnings sources listed below, indicate the income earned during your fiscal year 2011 and fiscal

year 2012. 

• If no income was earned from a source during a particular fiscal year, enter $0 in the appropriate cell.

• Round all answers to the nearest 100 dollars.

Earnings (Income) Source 2011 2012 

a. West Coast shoreside landings; this information will be

obtained from fish ticket data

b. Alaska shoreside landings and at-sea deliveries of fish

harvested with this vessel $_________ $_______

c. Sale of permits and quota associated with this vessel $_________ $_______

d. Leasing of permits and quota associated with this vessel $_________ $_______

e. Leasing of vessel $_________ $_______ 

f. Salmon disaster relief payments $_________ $_______

g. West Coast chartering, research, or tendering: include direct

reimbursements $_________ $_______ 

h Alaska chartering, research, or tendering: include direct 

reimbursements $_________ $_______

i. Other, Please describe ___________________________ $_________ $_______

LABOR COMPENSATION IN THE WEST COAST GROUNDFISH FISHERY 

15. In which of the following fisheries did this vessel derive the most revenue from West Coast landings during fiscal

year 2012?

 Groundfish 

 Salmon 

 Crab 

 Shrimp 

 Other West Coast Fishery 

16 When operating in the fishery identified in the previous question, did this vessel make any trips during fiscal year

2012 where a crew share system was used to pay the crew? 

 Yes (proceed to question 17) 

 No (proceed to question 21) 

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17 Which of the following expenses were deducted from total revenue before calculating the crew share when this 

vessel operated in the fishery identified in question 15? Mark “Yes” for expenses which were deducted from total 

revenue and “No” for expenses which were not deducted from total revenue. If the calculation of crew share 

changed during the 2012, please report the method used most frequently. 

Deduction from Total Revenue

a. Crew or captain travel not deducted from wages Yes ο No ο 

b. Observer fees Yes ο No ο 

c. Fishing association and commission costs Yes ο No ο 

d. State licensing and Federal permit fees Yes ο No ο 

e. Buyback fees Yes ο No ο 

f. Fuel and lubrication Yes ο No ο 

g. Food Yes ο No ο 

h. Ice Yes ο No ο 

i. Bait Yes ο No ο 

j. Off-load expenses Yes ο No ο 

k. Freight to the vessel on supplies Yes ο No ο 

l. Other supplies (cleaning, clothing, safety, etc.) Yes ο No ο 

m. Communications Yes ο No ο 

n. Trucking of fish to the buyer Yes ο No ο 

o. Insurance premium payments Yes ο No ο 

p. Lease or charter of this vessel Yes ο No ο 

q. Expenses for purchase and leasing of permits and quota associated

with this vessel Yes ο No ο 

r. Other, Please describe: _________________________________ Yes ο No ο 

18 On what percentage of fishing trips in the fishery identified in question 15 did the vessel owner serve as captain

during 2012? 

________ % 

19 On trips in the fishery identified in question 15 when the vessel owner serves as captain, please indicate the share of 

net revenue (revenue minus the deductions listed in question 17) going to the vessel, captain, and crew. If the 

vessel owner did not serve as captain on any trips write “NA”.

a. Vessel share ________ %

b Captain share ________ %

c. Crew share ________ %

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20 On trips in the fishery identified in question 15 when the vessel owner did not serve as captain, please indicate the 

share of net revenue (revenue minus the deductions listed in question 17) going to the vessel, captain, and crew. If 

the vessel owner always serves as captain, please write “NA”.

 

a. Vessel share ________ %

b Captain share ________ %

c. Crew share ________ %

SURVEY CONCLUSION AND PAPERWORK REDUCTION ACT STATEMENT

21 Is there any other information you would like to share with us? 

Thank you for participating in this survey. The information you have provided will improve studies of the economic 

performance and economic impact of the West Coast limited entry fishery. Public reporting burden for this information 

collection, including time for gathering data needed, and completing the survey is estimated to average two hours per 

respondent. Any questions about this survey may be directed to either Carl Lian of NOAA Fisheries (206-302-2414). 

This survey is conducted under OMB No. 0648-0369, which expires on March 31, 2014. Responses to this information 

request are confidential under 402(b) of the Magnuson-Stevens Act (16 U.S.C. 1801, et seq.). They are also confidential 

under NOAA Administrative Order 216-100, which sets forth procedures to protect the confidentiality of fishery statistics. 

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Appendix P

West Coast Open Access Groundfish, Salmon, Crab and 

Shrimp Cost Earnings Survey

Survey Forms

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 OMB Control No. 0648-0369

Expires 03/31/14

PIN: <<PIN>>

WEST COAST COMMERCIAL CATCHER VESSEL 

COST EARNINGS SURVEY

 

Conducted by:

NOAA Fisheries – Northwest Fisheries Science Center

 

This survey is being sent to all non-tribal commercial fishing vessel owners who (1) landed at least $1,000 of fish on 

the West Coast (Washington, Oregon, and California) during 2012, (2) made at least one trip during 2012 targeting 

groundfish, salmon, crab, or shrimp and (3) did not operate with a West Coast limited entry groundfish permit during 

2012. Please see the accompanying letter for instructions about completing this survey.

 

CONTACT INFORMATION

You and other vessel owners are the only ones that can provide this information to this survey. In order to track who 

has responded please list your contact information here. Your individual responses will be kept confidential and 

reported only in combination with all other participants. 

1 Name: 

2 Relationships of Respondent to Vessel: ο Vessel Owner ο Spouse/Relative of Owner

 ο Vessel Captain ο Accountant/Bookkeeper for Owner ο Other

3 Email Address: 

4 Telephone: ( ) 

5 Mailing Address Street: 

City: State: Zip Code: 

6 Date of Survey Response (Month/Day/Year): 

VESSEL OWNERSHIP AND CHARACTERISTICS

7 Please verify the following information on record about your vessel. If the information on record is correct, please 

place a check mark in the Corrections column. If the information on record is incorrect or there is no information on 

record, please provide the correct information in the Corrections column. 

Item Information on Record Corrections 

a. Vessel Name <<vessel name>> 

b.Vessel ID (USCG or State) <<SVID>> 

c. Home Port (city and state) <<CITY>>, <<ST>> 

d. Length Overall (feet) 

e. Fuel Capacity (gallons) 

f. Total Horsepower of Main Engines 

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8

Has a marine survey been performed for this vessel? 

 Yes (proceed to question 9) 

 No (proceed to question 10) 

9

 Answer the following questions referring to the most recent marine survey value of the vessel. 

a. What was the year of this vessel’s last value survey? ______

 yyyy

b. What was the market value of the vessel from the survey, 

rounded to the nearest 100 dollars? $ 

c. What was the replacement value of the vessel from this 

survey, rounded to the nearest 100 dollars? $ 

d. Do the survey values given above include the value of 

permits associated with the vessel at the time of the survey? Yes ο No ο 

e. Do the survey values given above include the value of all 

fishing gear on the vessel at the time of the survey? Yes ο No ο 

10 Please provide this vessel’s average fuel use (for propulsion or other uses) per day, speed, and crew size (not including 

captain) when engaged in each of the following activities on the West Coast (Washington, Oregon, and California).

• Fuel use per day should be an average that includes steaming to the fishing grounds, harvesting fish, and steaming back to 

port and should include all fuels used for propulsion or other uses. 

• Put an “NA” for all activities in which you did not operate this vessel.

Activity Fuel Use Speed While

Fishing

Crew Size (not 

including captain)

a. West Coast groundfish fixed gear ______gal/day

b. West Coast crab ______gal/day

c. West Coast salmon ______gal/day ______knots

d. West Coast shrimp trawl gear ______gal/day ______knots

e. West Coast tuna ______gal/day ______knots

f. West Coast halibut (Pacific or 

California) ______gal/day

g. Alaska fisheries (not including 

tendering) ______gal/day ______knots

h. Tendering ______gal/day ______knots

i. Steaming between the West Coast 

and Alaska ______gal/day ______knots

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11 Provide the number of days this vessel was at sea during 2012 in each of the following activities. Please note that there 

is a special category for days at sea traveling between the West Coast and Alaska. (This information will be used to 

allocate some expenditures among the fisheries in which this vessel participates.)

• Count partial days as full days. 

• Count days tendering as well as days fishing

Fishery Days at Sea 

During 2012

a. West Coast groundfish fixed gear (longline or pots) _______ days

b. West Coast crab ________ days

c. West Coast salmon ________ days

d. West Coast shrimp trawl gear ________ days

e. West Coast tuna ________ days

f. West Coast halibut (Pacific or California) ________ days

g. Other West Coast fisheries ________ days

h. West Coast chartering, research, or tendering ________ days

i. Alaska chartering, research, or tendering ________ days

j. Alaska fisheries (not including chartering research, 

or tendering

________ days

k. Steaming between West Coast and Alaska ________ days

ANNUAL COSTS AND EARNINGS IN ALL FISHERIES

The next few questions collect information about this vessel’s costs and earnings while operating in all fisheries

(groundfish, crab, shrimp, salmon, etc.) in all locations (West Coast, Alaska, etc.). 

12 On what date did your 2012 fiscal year begin?

a. Month _______

 mm

b. Day _____

 dd

 c. Year ______

 yyyy

 

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13 Provide total costs (both expenses and capitalized expenditures) during fiscal year 2011 and fiscal year 2012 in each of 

the following categories for this vessel. 

• If you do not track expenses for captain and crew separately, report combined expenses under captain and put “NA” under 

crew. 

• Round all answers to the nearest 100 dollars. 

• Include all chartering expenses, even if directly reimbursed 

• Include both expenses and capitalized expenditures 

Expense Category 2011 ($) 2012 ($) 

a. Captain (including wages, bonuses, benefits, payroll taxes, and 

unemployment insurance) EXCPTALL

$ $

b. Crew (including wages, bonuses, benefits, payroll taxes, and 

unemployment insurance) EXCWALL

$ $

c. Crew or captain travel not deducted from wages EXTRAVALL $ $

d. Observer fees EXOBSALL $ $

e. Fishing association and commission costs EXFADALL $ $

f. State licensing and federal permit fees EXLICFEEALL $ $

g. Fuel and lubrication EXFLLUBALL $ $

h. Food EXFOODALL $ $

i. Ice EXICEALL $ $

j. Bait EXBAITALL $ $

k. Off-load expenses (cross dock fees, port tariffs, hoist fees, etc.) 

EXOFFLOADALL

$ $

l. Freight to the vessel on supplies EXFRGTALL $ $

m. Other supplies (cleaning, clothing, safety, etc.) EXOTHRSUPPALL $ $

n. Communications, including VMS, satellite phone, skymate 

EXCOMMALL

$ $

o. Trucking of fish to buyer EXTRUCKALL $ $

p. Vessel and on-board equipment purchases, upgrades, repair, and 

maintenance EXONBQALL

• Include all electronics, safety equipment, and machinery not used to 

harvest fish

• Exclude fishing gear and processing equipment

$ $

q. Fishing gear purchases, upgrades, repair, and maintenance 

EXFGRALL

• Include nets, doors, traps, pots, cables, and fishing machinery 

$ $

r. Processing equipment purchases, upgrades repair, and maintenance

• Include any equipment used to process or head and gut fish on-board 

the vessel EXONBQALL1

$ $

s. Insurance premium payments (hull and machinery, protection and 

indemnity, and pollution insurance) EXINSEQALL

$ $

t. Moorage EXMORRALL $ $

u. Lease or bareboat charter of this vessel EXCHTRALL $ $

v. Purchase and leasing of permits and quota associated with this vessel

EXPRMTALL

$ $

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14 For each of the earnings sources listed below, indicate the income earned during your fiscal year 2011 and fiscal 

year 2012. 

• If no income was earned from a source during a particular fiscal year, enter $0 in the appropriate cell. 

• Round all answers to the nearest 100 dollars. 

Earnings (Income) Source 2011 2012 

a. West Coast shoreside landings; this information will be 

obtained from fish ticket data

b. Alaska shoreside landings and at-sea deliveries of fish 

harvested with this vessel EXLANDDELAK

$ $

c. Sale of permits and quota associated with this vessel $ $

d. Leasing of permits and quota associated with this vessel $ $

e. Leasing of vessel $ $

f. Salmon disaster relief payments $ $

g. West Coast chartering, research, or tendering: include direct 

reimbursements 

$ $

h Alaska chartering, research, or tendering: include direct 

reimbursements 

$ $

i. Other, Please describe: $ $

LABOR COMPENSATION IN THE WEST COAST GROUNDFISH FISHERY 

15. In which of the following fisheries did this vessel derive the most revenue from West Coast landings during fiscal 

year 2012? 

 Groundfish 

 Salmon 

 Crab 

 Shrimp 

 Other West Coast Fishery 

16 When operating in the fishery identified in the previous question, did this vessel make any trips during fiscal year

2012 where a crew share system was used to pay the crew? 

 Yes (proceed to question 17) 

 No (proceed to question 21) 

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17 Which of the following expenses were deducted from total revenue before calculating the crew share when this 

vessel operated in the fishery identified in question 15? Mark “Yes” for expenses which were deducted from total 

revenue and “No” for expenses which were not deducted from total revenue. If the calculation of crew share 

changed during the 2012, please report the method used most frequently. 

Deduction from Total Revenue

a. Crew or captain travel not deducted from wages Yes ο No ο 

b. Observer fees Yes ο No ο 

c. Fishing association and commission costs Yes ο No ο 

d. State licensing and Federal permit fees Yes ο No ο 

e. Buyback fees Yes ο No ο 

f. Fuel and lubrication Yes ο No ο 

g. Food Yes ο No ο 

h. Ice Yes ο No ο 

i. Bait Yes ο No ο 

j. Off-load expenses Yes ο No ο 

k. Freight to the vessel on supplies Yes ο No ο 

l. Other supplies (cleaning, clothing, safety, etc.) Yes ο No ο 

m. Communications Yes ο No ο 

n. Trucking of fish to the buyer Yes ο No ο 

o. Insurance premium payments Yes ο No ο 

p. Lease or charter of this vessel Yes ο No ο 

q. Expenses for purchase and leasing of permits and quota associated 

with this vessel Yes ο No ο 

r. Other, Please describe: _________________________________ Yes ο No ο 

18 On what percentage of fishing trips in the fishery identified in question 15 did the vessel owner serve as captain

during 2012? 

________ % 

19 On trips in the fishery identified in question 15 when the vessel owner serves as captain, please indicate the share of 

net revenue (revenue minus the deductions listed in question 17) going to the vessel, captain, and crew. If the 

vessel owner did not serve as captain on any trips write “NA”.

 

a. Vessel share ________ %

b Captain share ________ %

c. Crew share ________ %

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20 On trips in the fishery identified in question 15 when the vessel owner did not serve as captain, please indicate the 

share of net revenue (revenue minus the deductions listed in question 17) going to the vessel, captain, and crew. If 

the vessel owner always serves as captain, please write “NA”.

 

a. Vessel share ________ %

b Captain share ________ %

c. Crew share ________ %

SURVEY CONCLUSION AND PAPERWORK REDUCTION ACT STATEMENT

21 Is there any other information you would like to share with us? 

Thank you for participating in this survey. The information you have provided will improve studies of the economic 

performance and economic impact of the West Coast limited entry fishery. Public reporting burden for this information 

collection, including time for gathering data needed, and completing the survey is estimated to average two hours per 

respondent. Any questions about this survey may be directed to Carl Lian of NOAA Fisheries (206-302-2414). This 

survey is conducted under OMB No. 0648-0369, which expires on March 31, 2014. Responses to this information request 

are confidential under 402(b) of the Magnuson-Stevens Act (16 U.S.C. 1801, et seq.). They are also confidential under 

NOAA Administrative Order 216-100, which sets forth procedures to protect the confidentiality of fishery statistics. 

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Appendix Q

Real-Time Hawaii Longilne Fishery Trip Cost Data Collection

Survey Form

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Appendix R

Trip Level Cost Data Collection in the American 

Samoa Longline Fishery

Survey Form

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Appendix S

Small Boat Trip Level Cost Data Collection in American Samoa, 

CNMI, and Guam

Survey Form

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Fisheries Section

Division of Aquatic and Wildlife Resources

Date _________________1 WD/2 WE Department of Agriculture, Guam Interview #_____________

 OFFSHORE CREEL CENSUS FORM Interviewer ____________

Landing_____________ Interview Time _________

Boat #___________________ Charter? (y/n/u)_____Berthed (y/n/u) ______Towing Vehicle’s License #_________________

Method Gear Units Hours fished Area Fished No. of people on board __________

1. Trolling __________ __________ __________ No. of guests (charter only)_______

2. Bottom (s,d,m) __________ __________ __________

3. Atulai night jigging __________ __________ __________ Weather _________Cloud cover__________

4. Snorkel Spearfishing __________ __________ __________ Wind Direction ________Speed__________

5. Scuba Spearfishing __________ __________ __________ Tropical Storm/Typhoon condition________

6. Other____________ __________ __________ __________ Warnings: Small craft _______ (y,n,u)

7. Other____________ __________ __________ __________ High Surf _________(y,n,u)

Species/Code Length

(mm)

Wt.

(kg)

Length

(mm)

Wt.

(kg

Length 

(mm)

Wt. 

(kg)

Total 

Actual

No.

Est.

Total

Actual

Weight

Calc. Est.

Bycatch: Did you release or throw back any fish? ( ) NO ( ) Yes (if yes, list below)

Species/Code Method

Check

Released 

dead

One

Released 

alive

Length 

(mm)

Wt. 

(kg)

Length 

(mm)

Wt. 

(kg)

Total

Act.

Number

Est.

Total

Actual

Weight

Calc. Est.

Catch Disposition Trip Cost Information

Method % not sold % sold Buyer Gallons of fuel used Gal.

Price per gallon $

Cost of ice used $

Cost of bait & chum used $

Cost of fishing gear lost $

REMARKS: Engine type 2s 4s Diesel

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Appendix T

West Coast Drift Gillnet and Harpoon Fishery

Coast and Earnings Survey

Survey Forms

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Survey Instrument:

WEST COAST DRIFT GILLNET and HARPOON FISHERY 

ANNUAL COST and EARNINGS SURVEY

2008-09 and/or 2009-10 Season

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Section 1: Vessel Information for 2008-09 and/or 2009-10 Season

1 Owner Operator □ Yes □ No

2 Captain □ Yes □ No

3 Position and address of person filling out form:

4 Was a contract captain used during these years? 

2008-09 □ Yes □ No 2009-10 □ Yes □ No

Percentage of time:

2008-9 % 2009-10 %

5 Year current captain was born 19____

6 Captain: years fishing yrs

7 Captain: years operating current fishing vessel yrs

8 Who handles vessel finances □Captain □Owner □Spouse □Partner □Accountant

a) If accountant, please record cost $

9 Year vessel built

10 Year purchased

11 Purchase price $

12 Estimated replacement value of vessel

2008-09 2009-10

$ $

13 Insured replacement value of vessel $ $

14 Vessel purchase loan principle balance $ $

15 Vessel loan payments $ yr/mo? $ yr/mo?

16 Time remaining on this loan Yrs Mos Yrs Mos

17 Vessel depreciation and amortization $ $

18 Capital Construction Fund (CCF) contributions $ $

19 Insurance: vessel, liability, and health combined: $ $

20 Main engine(s) total horsepower: hp Auxiliary engine (s): hp

21 Vessel overall length feet

22 Vessel weight (Gross Registered Tons) tons Hold Capacity tons

23 Electronics (Check all that apply) □ INMARSAT □ Cellular phone □ VHF radio □ CB 

Radio □ SSB Radio □ Video plotter □ Autopilot □ Satellite navigation □Computer □ Depth sounder 

□ Radar □ Sonar □ Doppler Radar □ Temperature sensor □ Weather fax □ GPS □ Other 

24 Electronics: Total Cost $ Maintenance $

25 Refrigeration: Brine Spray? Chiller? Blast Freeze? Other? :

 a) Year purchased :

 b) Purchase price $

 c) Maintenance Costs $

26 Icemaker: □ Yes □ No

 a) Year purchased

 b) Purchase price $

 c) Maintenance Costs $

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27 Total number of people who worked on the boat per trip

28 Fishing shares (actual cash amount and/or % of catch) 2008-09 2009-10

Amt % Amt %

 a) Vessel $ $

 b) Captain $ $

 c) Crew member 1 $ $

 d) Crew member 2 $ $

 e) Crew member 3 (if more than 3 please list at bottom) $ $

29 Total Annual mooring or slip / berth fees: $ $

30 Engine maintenance costs $ $

31 Engine replacement costs $ $

32 Total vessel repairs and maintenance with haul out fees $ $

33 Fishing association membership dues $ $

34 License fees $ $

35 Travel $ $

36 Office Expense $ $

37 Storage Expense $ $

38 County Vessel and Berth Taxes $ $

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Section 2: Questions for Drift Gillnet Fishery (DGN) Participants Only

1 For DGN: net configuration used during the two years and targeted species:

 a) Net 1: Length (feet) Depth (feet) Mesh (inches)

SWD, SHARK, OTHER

 b) Net 2: Length (feet) Depth (feet) Mesh (inches)

 c) Net 3: Length (feet) Depth (feet) Mesh (inches)

2 How much extra net (auxiliary or for repair) was kept on vessel? Length (feet)

3 Drift gillnet trips 2008-09 2009-10

 a) Number of fishing trips per year

 b) Number of sets per trip on average

 c) Total days per trip on average

 d) Total days fished per trip on average

4 ANNUAL OPERATING COSTS: DGN ONLY

2008-09 2009-10

 a) Number of gallons of fuel and oil gal. gal.

 b) Total fuel and oil costs $ $

 c) Food costs $ $

 d) Drift net cost $ $

 e) Drift net Equipment cost $ $

 f) Maintenance & repairs $ $

 g) Drift Net Useful Life Expectancy years

 h) Pingers Brand: Useful Life Expectancy: years

 i) Value of Gear and Equipment Lost $ $

5 TOTAL CATCH & REVENUE 

DRIFTNET FISHERY

CATCH

Specify units

Revenue

2008-09 2009-10 2008-09 2009-10

a) Swordfish $ $

b) Sharks $ $

c) Other $ $

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Questions on the impact of the 2001 leatherback turtle time and area closure: 

1. What was the impact of the 2001 closure on your ability to profitably fish in later 

years? 

2. How did the closure affect your DGN fishing effort?

3. Did you have to modify your DGN fishing strategy? If so, how?

4. Did you find it necessary after 2001 to supplement your DGN income by

participating in other fisheries or seeking other employment? If yes, please explain.

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Section 3: Questions for Harpoon Fishery Participants Only

1 Captain: years harpooning swordfish? yrs

2 Why do you harpoon? (Check all that apply) □ Recreational

□ Primary source of income □ Opportunistic or supplemental

□ Tax write-off

Income □ Other:

2008-09 2009-10

3 Percentage of your fishing income from harpooning:

4 Number of harpoon trips made:

5 On how many trips did you fish other gear while harpooning? (Record number of trips in the 

space provided): Troll _______ Hook and Line______ Longline______ Pots _______ 

Other _______

6 Did you use a spotter plane? If no, please skip to question 9. □ Yes □ No □ Yes □ No

 a) For how many trips did you use a spotter plane?

 b) Do you own the plane? □ Yes □ No □ Yes □ No

 c) If yes, year purchased:

 d) Purchase cost: $

 e) If rental plane, what was the cost? $ $

 f) Who is responsible for paying for fuel and oil for the plane?

 g) Is the pilot paid a share? If, yes please write in percentage? % %

 h) Is the pilot paid a flat-rate? If yes, at what cost per trip: $ $

 i) Do you share the cost of using a spotter plane 

or pilot with another fisherman or group? If 

so, indicate your total share of the cost as an 

amount and as a percentage of the total cost. 

Amt 2008-09 % Amt 2009-10 %

$ $

7 How did you decide to use the spotter plane? □ Spotter Availability □ Weather

(Check all that apply) □ Spotter Ability □ Other________________

8 Did increased catch justify the cost of using the plane?

9 SWORDFISH TARGET TRIPS 2008-09 2009-10

 a) Number of harpoon trips targeting swordfish per year

 b) Total days per trip on average

 c) Total days fished per trip on average

10 SHARK TARGET TRIPS 2008-09 2009-10

 a) Number of harpoon trips targeting shark per year

 b) Total days per trip on average

 c) Total days fished per trip on average

11 MIXED SWORDFISH & SHARK TRIPS 2008-09 2009-10

 a) Number of harpoon trips targeting mixed species per year

 b) Total days per trip on average

 c) Total days fished per trip on average

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12 ANNUAL OPERATING COSTS: HARPOON ONLY

2008-09 2009-10

 a) Number of gallons of fuel and oil (vessel only) gal.

 

gal.

 b) Total fuel and oil costs (vessel only) $ $

 c) Number of gallons of fuel and oil (spotter plane) gal. gal.

 d) Total fuel and oil costs (spotter plane) $ $

 e) Total crew costs $ $

 f) Hired captain costs (if any) $ $

 g) Food costs $ $

 h) Shipping costs $ $

 i) How much did you pay for harpoon gear? (gun, retrofitting,

plank, floats, line, and other ________________________)

$ $

13 TOTAL CATCH & REVENUE 

HARPOON FISHERY 

CATCH

(Specify Units)

2008-09 2009-10

Revenue

 2008-09 2009-10

a) Swordfish $ $

b) Sharks $ $

c) Other $ $

d) Other $ $

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Section 4: Albacore Troll and All Other Fisheries for this vessel

1 ALBACORE TROLL 2008-09 2009-10

 a) Total days at sea per year

 b) Number of days actually fishing per year

2 ANNUAL OPERATING COSTS: ALBACORE TROLL 2008-09 2009-10

 a) Number of gallons of fuel and oil (combined) gal. gal.

 b) Total fuel and oil costs (combined) $ $

 c) Total crew costs $ $

 d) Hired captain costs $ $

 e) Food costs $ $

 f) Transshipment costs $ $

 g) How much did you pay in total for albacore troll gear?

(Including jigs, lines, swivels, snaps, weights, gloves, boots, 

floats, and other ___________________________________)

$ $

3 TOTAL CATCH & 

REVENUE 

CATCH

(Specify Units)

 2008-09 2009-10

Revenue

 2008-09 2009-10

 a) Albacore $ $

 b) Crab $ $

 c) Groundfish $ $

 d) Halibut $ $

 e) Salmon $ $

 f) Other $ $

 g) Other $ $

4 ANNUAL OPERATING COSTS: ALL OTHER FISHERIES (COMBINED)

 a) Number of gallons of fuel and oil gal. gal.

 b) Total fuel and oil costs $ $

 c) Total crew costs $ $

 d) Hired captain costs $ $

 e) Food costs $ $

5 All OTHER FISHERIES (COMBINED) 2008-09 2009-10

 a) Number of fishing trips per year

 b) Average days per trip 

6 ALL OTHER INCOME FROM THIS VESSEL (e.g. tendering, charters; Please describe)

 a) $ $

 b) $ $

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Appendix U

Southeast Coastal Logbook Trip Cost Form

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Appendix V

Southeast Coastal Fisheries Annual Cost Form

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OMB Control No. 0648-0016 Expiration Date: 08/31/2016 

2014 Survey of Annual Expenditures for Snapper-Grouper, 

Reef Fish, Dolphin-Wahoo and Mackerel Permit Holders

Vessel Name: <VES_NAME> Vessel ID: <VES_ID> 

Please report financial expenses (actual dollar payments) paid in 2014 for this vessel.

Enter “0” if you did not have any expenses in a category. PLEASE DO NOT LEAVE BLANK!

1. Types of fishing in 2014: Bottom Fishing Trolling Chartering Other 

TOTAL TRIP-RELATED EXPENSES FOR THIS VESSEL IN 2014

2. Total paid for fuel: 

3. Total paid for other trip-related expenses: 

(Bait, ice, groceries, oil, lubricants, tackle, etc.)

4. Total paid for IFQ allocation transferred FROM another shareholder: 

5. (a) Total paid to HIRED crew and captain(s) of this vessel: 

 (Not to Owner! For example: from IRS Form(s) 1099-MISC or equivalent) 

(b) Which of the following best describes how the total amount paid to HIRED crew and captain(s) was

 calculated for this vessel in 2014 (please check only one box)? 

Share of total trip revenue without any deductions Flat rate or salary

Share of total trip revenue less deductions Other _________________________

(c) If a share system was used in 2014, what was the typical payout?

 Vessel/owner _________% Captain _________% Crew _________% Other ____________________

TOTAL ANNUAL EXPENSES FOR THIS VESSEL IN 2014

6. (a) Total paid for any vessel maintenance, repair, replacement, new 

 purchase or upgrade (include hull, engine, gear, electronics, etc.) 

 (b) Does the amount in Question 6. (a) include a haul-out? 

7. (a) Vessel insurance in 2014 (please check all that apply): 

(b) Total paid for vessel insurance in 2014 (insurance premium): 

8. Total loan payments for this vessel in 2014: 

9. Overhead applicable to this vessel such as dockage, professional services,

licenses, (share of) rent, utilities, office and vehicle expenses, etc.: 

(Please exclude: insurance and loan payments, depreciation and income taxes.)

ACTIVITY REPORT FOR THIS VESSEL IN 2014

Please enter the number of days spent away from port and the total gross revenues generated by this

vessel for the following activities in 2014: 

10. Commercial fishing: 

11. Chartering/For-hire fishing: 

12. Non-fishing activities: 

13. Please estimate the current market value of this vessel and its

associated gear and equipment (do NOT include IFQ quota share): 

$ . 0 0

$ . 0 0

$ . 0 0

$ . 0 0

$ . 0 0

Yes No

Hull P&I

$ . 0 0

$ . 0 0

None

$ . 0 0

$ . 0 0

days 

days

days

$ . 0 0

$ . 0 0

$ .

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Please return completed form to:

National Marine Fisheries Service

Logbook Program

P.O. Box 491500

Key Biscayne, FL 33149-9875

I certify that the information contained on this form is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge: 

Signature of person completing report __________________________________________ 

Printed name of person signing report _________________________________ 

Phone Number (_____) ________________ 

PAPERWORK REDUCTION ACT STATEMENT: 

Public reporting burden for this collection of information is estimated to average 30 minutes per response 

including the time for reviewing the instructions, searching the existing data sources, gathering and maintaining the 

data needed, and completing and reviewing the collection of information. Send comments regarding this burden 

estimate or any other aspects of this burden to Larry Perruso, National Marine Fisheries Service, 75 Virginia Beach 

Drive, Miami, Florida 33149. This reporting is required under and is authorized under 50 CFR 622.5(a)(1)(v). 

Information submitted will be treated as confidential in accordance with NOAA Administrative Order 216-100. 

Notwithstanding any other provision of the law, no person is required to respond to, nor shall any person be subject 

to a penalty for failure to comply with, a collection of information subject to the requirements of the Paperwork 

Reduction Act, unless that collection displays a currently valid OMB Control Number. The NMFS requires this 

information for the conservation and management of marine fishery resources. These data will be used to evaluate 

the economic effects of proposed regulations in the fishery. 

<NAME>

<ADDRESS 1>

<CITY>, <STATE> <ZIP>

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Appendix W

Annual Survey of Federal South Atlantic 

and Gulf of Mexico Shrimp Vessels

Survey Form

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2013 Annual Economic Survey of Federal Gulf and South Atlantic Shrimp Permit Holders

Permit owner name: «PrimaryMailingRecipient» 

Vessel name: «VesselName» 

Survey #: «SurveyNum»

Vessel ID: «VESID» 

Even if this vessel was inactive in 2013 please complete this survey (especially Q7 - Q10, and Page 2). 

Enter “0” if you did not have any expenses in a category. Do not leave blank!

Total 2013 Expenses:

 On this page we would like you to enter the total financial expenses (actual dollar payments) you

incurred during 2013 for the operation and keeping of the vessel listed above. 

 For each question enter the sum of all 2013 expenses.

 Please consult the detailed instructions if you are unsure about any question.

1. Is the owner also the captain of this vessel?  Yes  No 

2. If owner is captain, is the owner paid a captain’s share?  Yes  No  N/A

If Yes, total amount of captain’s share: $ _ , _ _ _ , _ _ _ .00 

3. Total amount paid to HIRED crew and captain(s) of this vessel: $ _ , _ _ _ , _ _ _ .00 

 (Not to Owner! For example: from IRS Form(s) 1099-MISC or equivalent) 

4. Total amount paid for fuel used by this vessel in 2013: $ _ , _ _ _ , _ _ _ .00 

5. a) Estimated average price of fuel in 2013: $ _ . _ _ per gallon 

b) Total amount of fuel purchased: _ _ _ , _ _ _ , _ _ _ gallons

6. Total amount paid for all trip related supplies or expenses (other than fuel): $ _ , _ _ _ , _ _ _ .00

 (For example: ice, groceries, oil and lubricants, freezing, packaging, and cleaning supplies)

7. a) Total amount paid for any vessel maintenance, repair, replacement, 

 new purchase or upgrade (including engine, gear, electronics, etc.): $ _ , _ _ _ , _ _ _ .00 

b) The answer to Question 7 a) includes (check all that apply):

  Maintenance or regular repairs  Major repairs or haul-out  New purchase or upgrade 

8. Total amount paid for vessel insurance in 2013 (insurance premium): $ _ , _ _ _ , _ _ _ .00 

9. Total payments made for loans on the vessel in 2013: $ _ , _ _ _ , _ _ _ .00 

10. Overhead applicable to this vessel; such as dockage, licenses,

 (share of) rent, utilities, professional services, truck expenses, etc.: $ _ , _ _ _ , _ _ _ .00 

 Please Exclude: loan payments, insurance payments, depreciation, and income taxes.

11. Total 2013 Expenses (the above entries should sum to this value): $ _ _ , _ _ _ , _ _ _ .00

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Other Important Economic Information (Survey #: «SurveyNum»):

12. Vessel insurance in 2013 (check all that apply):  None  Hull  P&I

If Hull insured, enter coverage level if vessel is lost: $ _ _ , _ _ _ , _ _ _ .00 (do not enter monthly or annual insurance premium here, instead  Question 8) 

13. Appraised value of this vessel (if insured) or best estimate of this value (if not insured):

a) Market value of vessel including permits (anytime in 2013): $ _ _ , _ _ _ , _ _ _ .00

b) Market value of vessel without permits (anytime in 2013): $ _ _ , _ _ _ , _ _ _ .00

c) Original purchase price of vessel: $ _ _ , _ _ _ , _ _ _ .00 

(estimate original value if gift or self-built)

14. Did you have any loan(s) on your vessel at any time during 2013:  Yes  No 

 If Yes: a) Total amount you still owe at end of 2013: $ _ _ , _ _ _ , _ _ _ .00 

b) Please split total loan payments in 2013 (Question 9) into:

i) Interest paid in 2013: $ _ _ , _ _ _ , _ _ _ .00 

ii) Principal repaid in 2013: $ _ _ , _ _ _ , _ _ _ .00 

15. Depreciation of vessel as claimed for tax purposes (2013): $ _ _ , _ _ _ , _ _ _ .00 

16. During 2013 this vessel received revenue from (check all that apply):

  Shrimp Fishery  Other Commercial Fisheries  Government 

  Other Non-Fishing Income Activities (include BP Oil Spill-related)  None / Not Active 

(Note: NMFS already collects shrimp revenue from Dealer Reports & Gulf Shrimp Landings Report) 

17. Total gross revenue received by this vessel in 2013 from

a. commercial fishing other than shrimp AND

b. non-fishing income activities (including BP Oil Spill-related): $ _ _ , _ _ _ , _ _ _ .00 

18. Government payments received for this vessel in 2013; for example

due to imports and low shrimp prices (tariff money; trade assistance

adjustment payments) or hurricanes/disaster relief: $ _ _ , _ _ _ , _ _ _ .00 

I certify that the information contained on this form is accurate and complete to the best of my 

knowledge: 

_____________________________________ ________________ 

Signature of person completing report Date 

_____________________________________ (_____)_______________ 

Printed name of person signing report Phone number 

Thank You! Please return this completed form in the enclosed prepaid envelope! 

[Mail to: NMFS; Miami Lab; P.O. Box 491500; Key Biscayne, FL 33149] 

____________ 

If you have any comments please use the reverse side or a separate piece of paper. Also, please make a note if 

you would like to receive the results of this survey when they become available. 

( if none enter “0” ) 

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ƉƉĞŶĚŝdžy

ĐŽŶŽŵŝĐ^Ƶrvey of South Atlantic Golden Crab

Survey Form1

1Page numbering shown on the survey form has not been altered from the original, which 

was a typographical error. Page numbering should have been 1 of 5; 2 of 5; and so on.

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2010 Economic Survey of Federal South Atlantic Golden Crab Permit Holders 

Permit owner name: 

Vessel name: 

Survey #: 

Vessel ID: 

Please complete this survey. Enter “0” if you did not have any expenses in a category. 

Do not leave blank!

2010 Average Trip Expenses: 

 On this page we would like you to enter the financial expenses (actual dollar payments) you

incurred during a normal or average trip 2010 for the operation of the vessel listed above.

Pay: 

1. Was the owner also the captain of this vessel?  Yes  No

2. If owner was captain, was the owner paid a captain’s share?  Yes  No  N/A

If Yes, % of captain’s share: ___________________ 

3. AVERAGE AMOUNT paid to hired crew PER TRIP FOR this vessel: $ ___________________

(Not to Owner! For example: from IRS Form(s) 1099-MISC or equivalent)

Average Trip Expenses: 

4. AVERAGE AMOUNT paid PER TRIP for fuel used by this vessel in 2010:$ __________________

About how many gallons of fuel is that? ______________ 

5. AVERAGE AMOUNT paid PER TRIP for bait used by this vessel in 2010: $ __________________

6. AVERAGE AMOUNT paid PER TRIP for ice used by this vessel in 2010: $ __________________

7. AVERAGE AMOUNT paid PER TRIP for groceries used by this vessel in 2010:

 $ _________________ 

6. AVERAGE other expenses paid PER TRIP in 2010: $__________________ 

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2010 Total Annual Boat Expenses: 

 On this page we would like you to enter the total financial expenses (actual dollar payments) you

incurred during 2010. 

 For each question enter the sum of all 2010 expenses.

8. TOTAL AMOUNT paid for any vessel maintenance, repair,

 new purchase or upgrade (including engine, fixed gear, 

 electronics, etc.): $ __________________ 

9. TOTAL AMOUNT paid for vessel insurance in 2010 (premium): $ __________________ 

10. TOTAL OVERHEAD applicable to this vessel: dockage, licenses,

(share of) rent, utilities, professional services, truck expenses, etc. $ __________________ 

 Please Exclude: loan payments, insurance payments, depreciation, and income taxes.

11. Did you have any loan(s) on your vessel at any time during 2010:  Yes  No

If Yes: a) Total amount you still owe at end of 2010: $ _____________________ 

b) Please split total loan payments in 2010 (Question 6) into:

i) Interest paid in 2010: $ _____________________ 

ii) Principal repaid in 2010: $ _____________________ 

12. Please estimate the CURRENT MARKET VALUE OF THE FISHING VESSEL you use to

harvest golden crab: engines, FIXED fishing gear and electronics (this is the amount that you probably 

would get if you decided to sell your boat and equipment: your best guess is fine) 

$ _____________________ 

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2010 Gear Expenses and Ownership: 

 On this page we would like you to enter information on gear purchases and ownership during

2010. 

Crab Trap Expenses: 

13. Number of traps owned at year’s end: ________ traps 

14. Number of traps lost: ________ traps 

15. Number of traps purchased: _______ traps 

16. Cost per trap: $_______ per trap 

17. Average life span of a trap not lost or damaged: _______ months 

15. Do you have a refrigerated seawater system on the boat? Yes / No 

16. What year was it installed? _____________________ 

17. Cost of installation $ _____________________ 

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Other questions: 

18. Do you support a catch share system for managing golden crabs? Yes / No 

 If a catch share system was introduced, at what price would you be willing to...

19. Permanently BUY a pound of quota _____________________ 

20. Lease out a pound of quota for one year only _____________________ 

19. Permanently SELL a pound of quota _____________________ 

20. Lease a pound of quota for one year only _____________________ 

Other comments? 

I certify that the information contained on this form is accurate and complete to the best of my 

knowledge: 

_____________________________________ ________________ 

Signature of person completing report Date 

_____________________________________ (_____)_______________ 

Printed name of person signing report Phone number 

Please return this completed form in the enclosed prepaid envelope! 

[Mail to: Scott Crosson, NOAA/SEFSC, 75 Virginia Beach Dr, Miami, FL 33149] 

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Public reporting burden for this collection of information is estimated to average 30 minutes per 

response, including the time for reviewing instructions, searching existing data sources, 

gathering and maintaining the data needed, and completing and reviewing the collection of 

information. Send comments regarding this burden estimate or any other suggestions for reducing this 

burden to Dr. Scott Crosson, SEFSC/NOAA, 75 Virginia Beach Dr, Miami FL 33149. 

Notwithstanding any other provisions of the law, no person is required to respond to, nor shall any 

person be subjected to a penalty for failure to comply with, a collection of information subject to the 

requirements of the Paperwork Reduction Act, unless that collection of information displays a 

currently valid OMB Control Number. 

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Appendix Y

Economic Survey of Federal Wreckfish ITQ Holders

Survey Forms

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2012 Economic Survey of Federal South Atlantic Wreckfish Permit Holders

Permit owner name: 

Vessel name: 

Survey #: 

Vessel ID: 

How long is your primary wreckfish fishing vessel? _______________ 

Please complete this survey. Enter “0” if you did not have any expenses in a category. 

Do not leave blank!

2012 Average PER-TRIP Expenses:

On this page we would like you to enter the financial expenses (actual dollar payments) you 

incurred during a normal or average trip 2012 for the operation of the vessel listed above. 

Pay:

1. Was the owner also the captain of this vessel?

If Yes, % of captain’s share: ____________________ 

3. AVERAGE AMOUNT paid to hired crew PER TRIP FOR this vessel: $____________________

(Not to Owner! For example: from IRS Form(s) 1099-MISC or equivalent)

4. AVERAGE CREW SIZE ____________________ 

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Average PER TRIP Expenses continued:

5. AVERAGE AMOUNT paid PER TRIP for fuel and oil used by this vessel in 2012:

$______________ 

About how many gallons of fuel is that? _______________

6. AVERAGE AMOUNT paid PER TRIP for bait used by this vessel in 2012: $________________

7. AVERAGE AMOUNT paid PER TRIP for ice/boxes used by this vessel in 2012:$______________

8. AVERAGE AMOUNT paid PER TRIP for unloading the catch in 2012: $_______________ 

9. AVERAGE AMOUNT paid PER TRIP for replacing/repairing gear in 2012: $________________

(common per-trip costs of cables, hooks, leaders, weights, etc) 

10. AVERAGE AMOUNT paid PER TRIP on the vessel in 2012: $________________ 

(common per-trip costs of repairs or maintenance) 

11. AVERAGE AMOUNT paid PER TRIP for groceries on this vessel in 2012:$________________

12. AVERAGE other expenses paid PER TRIP in 2012: $________________

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2012 Total ANNUAL Boat Expenses:

On this page we would like you to enter the total financial expenses (actual dollar payments) you 

incurred during 2012. 

For each question enter the sum of all 2012 expenses.

13. TOTAL AMOUNT paid for any vessel maintenance, repair, new purchase or upgrade (including

engine, fixed gear, electronics, etc.) in 2012. These were annual costs, not included in the per-trip 

costs on the previous page. 

$________________ 

14. TOTAL AMOUNT paid for vessel insurance in 2012 (premium): $________________ 

15. TOTAL AMOUNT paid for dock fees in 2012 (premium): $________________ 

16. TOTAL AMOUNT paid for property taxes on fishing business in 2012:$________________

17. TOTAL AMOUNT paid for any other fishing business costs in 2012: $________________

 Please Exclude: loan payments, insurance payments, depreciation, and income taxes.

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18. Please estimate the CURRENT MARKET VALUE OF THE FISHING VESSEL you use to

harvest wreckfish: engines, FIXED fishing gear and electronics (this is the amount that you probably 

would get if you decided to sell your boat and equipment: your best guess is fine) 

$________________

If Yes: a) Total amount you still owe at the end of 2012:

$________________ 

b) Monthly loan payments in 2012: 

$________________ 

I certify that the information contained on this form is accurate and complete to the best of my 

knowledge: 

_____________________________________ ________________

Signature of person completing report Date

_____________________________________ (_____)_______________ 

Printed name of person signing report Phone number

Please return this completed form in the enclosed prepaid envelope!

[Mail to: Scott Crosson, NOAA/SEFSC, 75 Virginia Beach Dr, Miami, FL 33149]

Public reporting burden for this collection of information is estimated to average one hour per 

response, including the time for reviewing instructions, searching existing data sources, gathering and 

maintaining the data needed, and completing and reviewing the collection of information. Send 

comments regarding this burden estimate or any other suggestions for reducing this burden to Dr. Scott 

Crosson, SEFSC/NOAA, 75 Virginia Beach Dr, Miami FL 33149. 

Notwithstanding any other provisions of the law, no person is required to respond to, nor shall any 

person be subjected to a penalty for failure to comply with, a collection of information subject to the 

requirements of the Paperwork Reduction Act, unless that collection of information displays a 

currently valid OMB Control Number. 

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Any information provided will be considered private and will be treated as confidential in accordance 

with NOAA Administrative Order 216-100, Confidential Fisheries Statistics and section 402(b) of the 

MSA (16 U.S.C. 1801, et seq.). 

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Appendix Z

Economic Survey of Fisheries in Puerto Rico

Survey Forms

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OMB # 0648-0667 EXPIRATION DATE: 05/31/2016 

PERFIL DE LAS FLOTAS DE PEQUENA ESCALA EN EL CARIBE AMERICANO

(Encuesta de costes e ingresos de la flota pesquera)

Nombre de 

entrevistador

Fecha Numero de 

contactos

Razón por no 

completar 

encuesta 

Número

de encuesta

Nombre del 

encuestado

Numero de 

contacto

Estimamos que en promedio se tomara media hora en completar este cuestionario, esto incluye el tiempo repasando las instrucciones, 

identificando las fuentes de datos existentes, buscando y manteniendo los datos necesarios, y completando y revisando la recolección de la 

información. Si tiene comentarios acerca de este estimado o cualquier otro aspecto o problema asociado a esta entrevista comuníquese con el 

Señor Bob Walker, National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), 75 Virginia Beach Drive, Miami, Florida 33149. Este informe es requerido y 

autorizado por 50 CFR 622.5(a)(1)(v). La información considerada será confidencial de acuerdo a la Orden Administrativa 216-100 de la 

Nacional Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). Sin embargo, ninguna persona será obligada a responder, ni será penalizada por 

no hacerlo. NMFS solicita esta información para la conservación y el manejo de los recursos pesqueros marinos. Estos datos se utilizarán 

para mejorar nuestro conocimiento sobre la eficacia de las áreas de cierre y vedas.

Estamos haciendo un estudio socio-económico de la pesca en Puerto Rico, con atención al desempeño económico de la pesca. El Servicio 

Nacional de Pesquerías Marinas (NMFS) necesita ésta información para conservar y manejar apropiadamente los recursos marinos 

pesqueros. 

Todo lo que hablemos será confidencial. Cuando terminemos nuestras entrevistas y otros aspectos de este proyecto, escribiremos un informe 

en el que resumirá todo lo que hemos aprendido. No utilizaremos nombres de personas en este informe, tampoco escribiremos sobre temas 

sensitivos. Su participación en esta encuesta es completamente voluntaria y no tiene que contestar ninguna pregunta que no desee contestar. 

Si usted está de acuerdo con esto, y no tiene dudas, me gustaría comenzar con la entrevista haciéndole algunas preguntas relacionadas a la 

eficacia de las áreas de cierre y vedas en su región. 

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1. ¿Cuántos años tiene?_______ años

2. ¿Cuantos años de experiencia como pescador comercial tiene?_______ años

3. ¿Pesca todo el año o por temporada?  Todo el año  Por temporada (meses:_____________ especies:________________)

4. ¿Cómo describiría el grado de su participación en la pesca?

5.  Tiempo completo.  Tiempo parcial [ingresos consumo /dieta] 

6. ¿En promedio, cuantas horas a la semana le dedica a pescar, mantener las artes y barco y a vender pescado? _______ horas/semana

7. ¿Rol en la embarcación?  Dueño y capitán ( También proel en otros barcos)  Capitán ‘rentado’  Proel  Otro:______ 

8. ¿A qué otras actividades no relacionadas con la pesca comercial se dedica? __________________________

9. Qué porcentaje de sus ingresos del hogar provienen de la pesca comercial? ____ % (0-100%)

10. ¿Cuantos miembros familiares dependen económicamente de Usted? _______ (incluyéndolo a Usted)

 Gasolina  inboard 

11. ¿Detalles de la embarcación principal? ___ pies #___Motores  Diesel _____ HP  outboard Casco (material):_________ 

12. ¿Valor estimado de la embarcación principal con motores (asuma la condición actual, no el valor de reposición) $__________

13. ¿Cuánto gastos de mantenimiento de la embarcación y motores el último ano (12 meses)? $ ____________

Arte principal(es):  Cala/fuete  Palangre Horizontal  Cordel de mano  Palangre de Tiburón 

  Caña/rod & reel  Silga  Buceo c/tanque/SCUBA  Buceo pulmón/SKIN 

  Nasas/Cajón  Trasmallo  Mallorquín  (A)tarraya 

  Chinchorro de ahorque Otro:______ 

Especies:  Pargos y meros de agua profunda  Peces de arrecife  Peto y dorado  Atunes  Tiburones 

  Langosta  Carrucho  Carnada Peces ornamentales  Otros:______ 

14. ¿Dónde pescas principalmente?  Aguas Puerto Rico (0-9 nm)  Aguas Federales (>9 nm) 

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15. ¿Por favor, describa los ingresos adquiridos y costos variables incurridos durante un viaje típico?

Arte primario (mixto si hay 3+)

Anadir 2nd arte si capturas > 10%

 Arte única  Arte múltiple

1 arte: 2 arte:

 Arte única  Arte múltiple

1 arte: 2 arte:

Principales 3 especies más remuneradas Arte a) 1: 2: 3:

Arte b) 1: 2: 3:

Arte a) 1: 2: 3:

Arte b) 1: 2: 3: 

Número y duración de viajes

_________ viajes/semana

_________ horas/ viaje

_________ viajes/semana

_________ horas/ viaje

Uso de combustible y aceite costo

Del barco ($/viaje)

_________ galones

$________/ viaje

_________ galones

$________/ viaje

Costo de combustible para trailer ($/viaje) $________/ viaje $________/ viaje

Costo de hielo ($/viaje) ____ lbs/viaje

$____/ viaje 

 No usa  Hace propio 

____lbs/viaje 

$________/ viaje 

 No usa  Hace propio 

Costo de carnada ($/viaje)

$________/ viaje ________ lbs/ viaje

 No usa

 Pesca propia 

Especies: 

$________/ viaje ________ lbs/ viaje

 No usa

 Pesca propia 

Especies:

Costo de comida ($/viaje) $________/ viaje $________/ viaje

Costo de aire de tanque ($/viaje) $________/ tanque #____ tanques/viaje $________/ tanque #____ tanques/viaje

Otros gastos ($/viaje):__________ $________/ viaje $________/ viaje

Costo total ($/viaje)

[suma de costos de arriba]

$________/ viaje $________/ viaje

Promedio capturas (lb/viaje) ________ lbs/ viaje ________ lbs/ viaje

Rango capturas (lb/viaje) min-max Min: Max: Min: Max:

Ingreso promedio ($/viaje) $________/ viaje $________/ viaje

Ingreso neto promedio ($/viaje) $________/ viaje $________/ viaje

Numero de tripulación (incluya todos)

Total:________ (incluya a capitán)

 Capitán rentado # ___ Proeles # _____ Buzos 

Otros # _______

Total:________ (incluya a capitán)

 Capitán rentado # ___ Proeles # _____ Buzos 

Otros # _______

Compensación a capitán, proeles, marineros y/o buzos

($/viaje)

Capitán $______/viaje Marinero $______/viaje

Proel $_______/viaje Buzo $______/viaje

Capitán $______/viaje Marinero $______/viaje

Proel $_______/viaje Buzo $______/viaje

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16. ¿Describa quienes participaron en el viaje de pesca y formula que utiliza para pagar (remunerar) a los que participaron? (p.ej. si se descuentan

gastos (cuáles- combustible, comida, etc.?), parte/porcentaje asignada para pagar proel/ buzo/ marinero/capitán rentado, parte para barco/

dueño)?

Arte: Número de pescadores y 

rol en el viaje:

Fórmula de pago

(partes, pago fijo)

Razones porque eligió este 

tipo de remuneración?

Quienes son proeles?

 Parte  Pago fijo  Otro:____

Explicar de formula pago (%): 

 Familiares

[ hijos  padres  otros] 

 Amigos 

 Conocidos 

Otros:__________

 Familiares

[ hijos  padres  otros] 

 Amigos 

 Conocidos 

Otros:__________

 Familiares

[ hijos  padres  otros] 

 Amigos 

 Conocidos 

Otros:__________

17. Si NO HAY una parte para el barco y/dueño de la embarcación, o todos reciben la misma parte o porcentaje, explique las razones por el uso

de esta manera/fórmula de remuneración?

18. ¿Si pesca con otras artes? Explique la fórmula de a la parte? Si es diferente, explique las razones porque usa una formula diferente?

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19. ¿Aparte de pescar, los proeles/buzos lo ayudan con otras actividades como mantenimiento de la embarcación y/o artes?  Si  No

20. ¿Si responde si, cuales son estas otra actividades ?_________________________________

21. ¿Son estas actividades (fuera de la pesca) remuneradas?  Si  No

22. ¿Es fácil o difícil conseguir proeles/marineros y/o buzos para ir a pescar?

Proeles :  Fácil  Regular  Difícil

Marineros:  Fácil  Regular  Difícil

Buzos:  Fácil  Regular  Difícil

23. ¿Con que frecuencia trabaja con proeles/buzos nuevos?

 Tengo proles/buzos diferentes en cada viaje

 Tengo al menos un proel/buzo nuevo en la mayoría de los viajes

 Raramente tengo un proel/buzo nuevo

24. ¿Los proeles lo ayudan a solventar gastos relacionados con la pesca?  No  Si

[ Prestamos para gastos de viaje (combustible, etc.)  Préstamos para motor  Préstamos para arte  Préstamos para embarcación

 Otro:___________ ]

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25. ¿Describa un viaje típico?

a) Objetivo o meta del viaje con arte: (p.ej. capturar tantas libras de ciertas especies, generar tanto chavos, etc.)

b) Razón porque usa este arte: (ventajas y desventajas del arte usada comparadas con otras).

c) Descripción de del artes

Trampas Hora de salida y 

vuelta.

Horas de viaje 

hasta el punto y 

pesca efectiva

Numero 

de 

trampas 

en el agua

Numero de 

trampas que 

leva/levanta 

durante un 

viaje

Tiempo entre 

levadas/soak 

time)

(días)

Numero de 

trampas por 

línea y de boyas 

por linea

Especie 

objetivo,

profundidad

y hábitat.

Valor de las

trampas en 

agua con 

sogas, 

boyas, etc. 

(valor 

usado)

Duración 

promedio 

de las 

trampas 

(meses)

Gastos anual 

de 

mantenimiento 

de las trampas, 

sogas, boyas.

Nasas Sale:________

Vuelve:_____

Hrs. viaje:____

Hrs. pesca:____

#/línea:______

#Boyas:_______

Cajones Sale:________

Vuelve:_____

Hrs. viaje:____

Hrs. pesca:____

#/línea:______

#Boyas:_______

Nasas de 

pargos de 

agua 

profunda

Sale:________

Vuelve:_____

Hrs. viaje:____

Hrs. pesca:____

#/línea:______

#Boyas:_______

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Líneas y anzuelos Hora de salida y 

vuelta.

Horas de viaje 

hasta el punto y 

pesca efectiva

Especie 

objetivo,

profundidad

y hábitat.

Número 

de líneas

Numero de 

anzuelos 

por línea

Longitud/largo

de las líneas

Numero de sets

Por viaje

Valor de las

del arte usado en 

el viaje con 

sogas, boyas, etc. 

(valor usado)

Gastos anual de 

mantenimiento

del arte (inc. 

Boyas, anzuelos)

Palangre 

horizontal

 Fondo

Superficie

Sale:________

Vuelve:_____

Hrs. viaje:____

Hrs. pesca:____

Palangre de 

tiburón

Sale:________

Vuelve:_____

Hrs. viaje:____

Hrs. pesca:____

Cala/Palangre 

vertical/Potala/

Malacate/Galoneo

 Eléctrico

 Hidráulico

 Manual

Sale:________

Vuelve:_____

Hrs. viaje:____

Hrs. pesca:____

Silga Sale:________

Vuelve:_____

Hrs. viaje:____

Hrs. pesca:____

Cana (rod & reel) Sale:________

Vuelve:_____

Hrs. viaje:____

Hrs. pesca:____

Cordel de mano Sale:________

Vuelve:_____

Hrs. viaje:____

Hrs. pesca:____

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Pesca 

submarina

Hora de salida y 

vuelta.

Horas de viaje 

hasta el punto y 

pesca efectiva

Numero de buzos y 

tanques en un viaje 

típico

Duración de pesca 

efectiva con tanques y 

sin tanques durante un 

viaje

típico

Numero de 

arpones, 

bichero, lazo 

usados por 

viaje

Especie 

objetivo,

profundidad

y hábitat. 

Valor del 

equipo 

submarino

usado en el 

viaje

(tanques, 

mascara, 

arpones, etc) 

(valor usado)

Gastos anual de 

mantenimiento 

Del equipo de pesca, 

incluya tanques, mascara 

chapaletas, arpones, etc.)

Include Hydrostatic and 

other test too.

Pesca con

tanque/SCUBA

Sale:________

Vuelve:_____

Hrs. viaje:____

Hrs. pesca:____

# buzos:

# tanques/buzo:

Horas buceando

c/ tanques:

Horas buceando 

s/ tanques:

Arpón/viaje:

Bichero/viaje

Lazo/viaje:

Pesca sin 

tanque/SKIN

Sale:________

Vuelve:_____

Hrs. viaje:____

Hrs. pesca:____

# buzos: Horas buceando

s/ tanques:

Arpón/viaje:

Bichero/viaje

Lazo/viaje:

Otro Sale:________

Vuelve:_____

Hrs. viaje:____

Hrs. pesca:____

Arpón/viaje:

Bichero/viaje

Lazo/viaje:

26. ¿Es dueño de los equipos eléctricos siguientes utilizados para la pesca?

 GPS  Winch/Guinche ( Electric  Hydraulic)  Depth finder  Fish finder  Radio 

 Celular  EPIRB  Other:_______ 

27. Valor estimado de los equipos electrónicos de pesca descriptos arriba (asuma la condición actual, no el valor de reposición) $________

28. Valor de reposición de equipos de seguridad como salvavidas, extinguidor, luces pirotécnicas? ___________

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29. ¿Si la gasolina sube substancialmente, cambia la forma que pesca?

 Si  No (pesco lo mismo solo absorbo los gastos- hago menos ‘chavos’ por viaje)

30. ¿Si responde si, cómo cambia la forma que pesca? [Marque todas las que aplica]

 Hago menos viaje: de __________viajes/semana a __________viajes/semana 

 Pesco más cerco de la costa

 Cambio de artes: de ________________ a ________________ 

 Cambio de especies objetivo: de ________________ a ________________ 

 Uso menos proeles/buzos: de ________________ a ________________ 

 Vendo el pescado más caro

 Otro:______________

Si hace pesca submarina preguntar

31. ¿Piensas que el desempeño de la veda del carrucho ha sido? Bueno Regular Mala

32. ¿Por qué?

Muchas gracias por su colaboración

Numero de contacto:___________________ 

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Hoja Extra:

Arte primario (mixto si hay 3+)

Anadir 2nd arte si capturas > 10%

 Arte unica  Arte multiple

1 arte: 2 arte:

 Arte unica  Arte multiple

1 arte: 2 arte:

Principales 3 especies más remuneradas 1: 2: 3: 1: 2: 3:

Número y duración de viajes

_________ viajes/semana

_________ horas/ viaje

_________ viajes/semana

_________ horas/ viaje

Uso de combustible y aceite costo

Del barco ($/viaje)

_________ galones

$________/ viaje

_________ galones

$________/ viaje

Costo de combustible para trailer ($/viaje) $________/ viaje $________/ viaje

Costo de hielo ($/viaje) $________/ viaje

 No usa 

 Hace propio 

$________/ viaje

 No usa 

 Hace propio 

Costo de carnada ($/viaje)

$________/ viaje

 No usa

 Pesca propia 

Especies:

$________/ viaje

 No usa

 Pesca propia 

Especies:

Costo de comida ($/viaje) $________/ viaje $________/ viaje

Costo de aire de tanque ($/viaje) $________/ tanque #____ tanques/viaje $________/ tanque #____ tanques/viaje

Otros gastos ($/viaje):__________ $________/ viaje $________/ viaje

Costo total ($/viaje) $________/ viaje $________/ viaje

Promedio capturas (lb/viaje) ________ lbs/ viaje ________ lbs/ viaje

Rango capturas (lb/viaje) min-max Min: Max: Min: Max:

Ingreso promedio ($/viaje) $________/ viaje $________/ viaje

Ingreso neto promedio ($/viaje) $________/ viaje $________/ viaje

Numero de tripulacion (incluya todos) Total:________ (incluya a capitán)

 Capitán rentado # ___ Proeles # _____ Buzos 

Total:________ (incluya a capitán)

 Capitán rentado # ___ Proeles # _____ Buzos 

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Appendix AA

Northeast Observer Trip Cost Data 

Collection

Survey Form

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VESSEL AND TRIP INFORMATION LOG DATE RECEIVED

NMFS FISHERIES OBSERVER PROGRAM EDITED BYOBTRP OBTRG OBTRS 05/01/13

OBS/TRIP ID PROGRAM CODE SECTOR ID FLEET VENDOR ID INCIDENTAL TAKES AGE STRUCTURES WHOLE FISH FIELD DIARY COMMENT LOG VESSEL NAME # 1 VESSEL NUMBER # 1 VESSEL PERMIT # 1 PORT SAILED (CITY, STATE) CODE DATE SAILED mm/dd/yy TIME SAILED 24 h

/ /

VESSEL NAME # 2 VESSEL NUMBER # 2 VESSEL PERMIT # 2 PORT LANDED (CITY, STATE) CODE DATE LANDED mm/dd/yy TIME LANDED 24 h

/ /

HOME PORT (CITY,STATE) EXP. TRIP DUR CREW SIZE DEALER'S NAME VTR SERIAL NUMBER STEAM TIME (calc)

(INCLUDE CAPT)

 day(s) .

__

hrs

TRIP TYPE

FUEL USED DAMAGE/LOSS * SUPPLIES * FOOD ICE (PER TON) FUEL (PER GAL) WATER OIL BAIT

Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown 

GEAR INFORMATION (IN USE & STOWED) TIME LOST *

PRIMARY GEAR CODE USED? # ONBRD # SOAK CAPT EXP (yrs) TARGET SPECIES CODE(S) REASON AMOUNT

No 0 _____Yes 1 

_____ ____________

_______

.___ hrs

OTHER GEAR 1 CODE USED? # ONBRD # SOAK CAPT EXP (yrs) TARGET SPECIES CODE(S)

No 0 _____ ____________ _______.___ hrs

Yes 1 

_____

OTHER GEAR 2 CODE USED? # ONBRD # SOAK CAPT EXP (yrs) TARGET SPECIES CODE(S) ____________ _______.___ hrs

No 0 _____Yes 1 

_____ ____________

_______

.___ hrs

OTHER GEAR 3 CODE USED? # ONBRD # SOAK CAPT EXP (yrs) TARGET SPECIES CODE(S)

No 0 _____ ____________ _______.___ hrs

Yes 1 

_____

# TRIP HAULS # UNOBSERVED HAULS PRIMARY SPECIES LANDED PHOTOS?

 SOAKED? # OF BAGS AVERAGE WGT/BAG

COMMENTS lb

DATE BOARDED mm/dd/yy TIME BOARDED 24 h

/ /

DATE DISEMBARKED mm/dd/yy TIME DISEMBARKED 24 h

* Fields that require a comment / /

 :  : 

IN-OFFICE

N B M T Env. Froz. N Y N Y N Y

 : :

CODE

TRIP COSTS

Single Gear 1 

____ 

ICE USED

Multiple Gear 

2 ____ ______ . __ __ tn ________ gal $ _______ . 00 $ _______ . 00 $ _______ . 00 $ ____ . __ __ $ _____ . __ __ $ ______ . 00 $ ______ . 00 $ ______ . 00

Yes 1 _____

SCALLOP TRIPS ONLY

N Y

No 0 _____

 _____________

OMB Control No.: 0648-0593

Expires On: 11/30/2015

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Appendix AB

Northeast Fixed Costs Survey

Survey Forms

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OMB CONTROL NUMBER: 0648-0643 

 Expires: 01/13/2015 

Northeast Fishing Vessel Annual Cost Survey for 2012 

Thank you very much for participating in this important survey! Your 

responses and experience will help the Social Sciences Branch as we communicate 

the economic pressures faced by fishing vessel owners to regulatory agencies. 

The questions in this survey relate to the following vessel only: 

[Vessel name] 

Coast Guard Documentation or State Registration Number: [12345678]

You can take this survey on line at: www.VesselSurvey.org 

Your Username: [12345678] 

Your Password: [abc123] 

Your responses and participation in this survey are CONFIDENTIAL. A private 

contractor, Eastern Research Group, Inc., will collect the data you provide. 

Questions about the survey? Call toll free: 1-800-xxx-xxxx; or email: vesselsurvey@erg.com 

Social Sciences Branch 

Northeast Fisheries Science Center 

Woods Hole, MA 

Photo credit: Lisa Colburn, NOAA Fisheries 

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Your responses to the survey are completely confidential 2 

Public reporting burden for this collection of information is estimated to average 60 minutes per survey, including 

the time for reviewing instructions, searching existing data sources, gathering and maintaining the data needed, 

and completing and reviewing the collection of information. Send comments regarding this burden estimate or any 

other suggestions for reducing this burden to Tammy Murphy, NOAA Line office, 166 Water Street, Woods Hole, 

MA, 02543.

Responses to this information request are confidential under section 402(b) of the Magnuson-Stevens Act as 

amended in 2006. Responses are also confidential under NOAA Administrative Order 216-100, which sets forth 

procedures to protect confidentiality of fishery statistics. Notwithstanding any other provisions of the law, no person 

is required to respond to, nor shall any person be subjected to a penalty for failure to comply with, a collection of 

information subject to the requirements of the Paperwork Reduction Act, unless that collection of information 

displays a currently valid OMB Control Number. 

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Your responses to the survey are completely confidential 3 

General Instructions: 

 This survey is about your costs in 2012 for the vessel identified in this survey. In

your answers, include combined costs for all state and/or federal fisheries for this vessel 

in 2012, including costs incurred while the vessel was inactive. 

Please note that all responses are completely confidential.

Section A: Vessel Information

This section is only about the vessel identified in this survey. All costs requested are for 2012.

1. Ownership type for this vessel (check one):

 Sole proprietorship 

 General partnership 

 Limited partnership 

 C Corporation 

 S Corporation 

 Limited Liability Company (LLC) 

 Other ___________________ 

2. Number of owners, including yourself: ___________

3. Was this vessel acquired from a previous owner or was it bought new?

 Acquired from a previous owner 

 Purchased New 

4. In what calendar year did you become the owner of the vessel? ____________________

5. Current estimated market value*

 of this vessel, including all equipment, fishing gear,

permits, and fishing history: $ ______________________________

*

Note: By “market value,” we mean your estimate of the best price you could reasonably

expect to get if you sold the vessel, equipment, gear, permits, and fishing history right now. 

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Section B: Repair/Maintenance/Upgrade/Improvements Costs

6a. Was this vessel hauled out in 2012 for any reason? (Possible reasons include regular repair 

and maintenance, emergency haul-out, long term storage, etc.) 

 Yes 

 No [please go to 6c] 

6b. What were the haul-out costs in 2012, including taking the vessel out of the water and 

any transportation? (Do not include any repair/maintenance costs – we’ll ask you for them 

in question 7.)

Haul out cost in 2012: $ ____________________________ 

6c. How often do you usually haul out this vessel? 

 Every year 

 Every other year 

 Every ____years 

 Every ____months 

 Other (please describe) _________________ 

7. Please record any repair/maintenance and upgrade/improvement costs for this vessel in

year 2012 in the table on the next page.

Instructions:

 For each category in column 1, record your 2012 repair/maintenance costs for this

vessel in column 2, and 2012 upgrade/improvement costs in column 3.

 You may find some of these expenses listed on your 2012 tax form, Schedule C.

 Describe the upgrade/improvement in the assigned row for each cost category.

 Include the cost of any tools and equipment you may have purchased.

 If you did not have an expense in 2012, then check $0.

We know that these kinds of costs may vary significantly year to year. However, this survey is 

about 2012 expenses only. 

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7. Please use your best judgment to assign your expenses to either 

repair/maintenance or upgrade/improvement. 

Do not report the same cost under both types of expenses.

Expense Category Regular Repair/Maintenance, 2012 Upgrade/Improvements, 2012 

Propulsion Engine

(such as engine, drive 

train, exhaust/cooling 

systems) 

$____________________________ 

 $0

$ ____________________________ 

 $0

Describe Upgrade/Improvement:

Deck Equipment/ Other 

Machinery

(such as winches, haulers, 

generators, hydraulics, 

compressors, reels, 

pumps) 

$____________________________ 

 $0

$____________________________ 

 $0

Describe Upgrade/Improvement:

Hull 

(such as frame, deck, 

wheelhouse, keel, steering, 

rigging, fish holds, fuel 

tanks) 

$____________________________ 

 $0

$____________________________ 

 $0

Describe Upgrade/Improvement:

Fishing Gear 

(such as codends, 

nets/panels, dredges, 

buoys, highfliers, doors, 

pots/traps, cables) 

$____________________________ 

 $0

$____________________________ 

 $0

Describe Upgrade/Improvement:

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7. Please use your best judgment to assign your expenses to either 

repair/maintenance or upgrade/improvement. 

Do not report the same cost under both types of expenses.

Expense Category Regular Repair/Maintenance, 2012 Upgrade/Improvements, 2012 

Wheelhouse and 

Electronics

(such as Radar, GPS, 

VMS, sounder, radio, 

depth/temperature/net 

sensors) 

$____________________________ 

 $0

$____________________________ 

 $0

Describe Upgrade/Improvement:

Processing/ 

Refrigeration

(such as RSW, packaging 

equipment, icemaker) 

$____________________________ 

 $0

$____________________________ 

 $0

Describe Upgrade/Improvement:

Safety Equipment 

(such as EPIRB, rafts, fire 

extinguishers, flares, 

survival suits) 

$____________________________ 

 $0

$____________________________ 

 $0

Describe Upgrade/Improvement:

Other 

Repair/maintenance or 

upgrade/improvement: 

$____________________________ 

 $0

$____________________________ 

 $0

Describe Upgrade/Improvement:

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Section C: Vessel Related Costs 

8. For each expense category listed in the table below, please enter the total amount spent in

2012 for this vessel. If you did not have an expense in 2012, then check $0.

Mooring/Dockage Fees for this vessel in 2012 

(including upkeep expenses): 

Permit and/or License fees for this vessel in 

2012: 

$____________________________ 

 $0 

$____________________________ 

 $0 

Vessel insurance premium in 2012 for this vessel 

(premium paid for either hull or P & I insurance): 

$___________________________

Quota or DAS lease payments in 2012 for this 

vessel (if non-monetary payments were used to 

obtain quota or DAS, please estimate the value of 

those non-monetary payments): 

Number of months insured: _______ 

 $0 

$____________________________ 

 $0 

Total payments to crew and hired captain in 

2012 for this vessel only: 

Crew: $____________________________ 

Crew benefits for this vessel in 2012 (the cost to 

you, as the vessel owner, for providing retirement 

benefits; health, life, or disability insurance 

premiums; and unemployment insurance for your 

crew and hired captain): 

Hired Captain: $___________________________ 

(Do not include what you earn when you are 

the captain)

 $0 

$___ ___ ___, ___ ___ ___ 

 $0 

Vessel Activity/Quota Monitoring Cost for this 

vessel in 2012 (such as observer or dockside 

monitoring cost): 

Other costs for this vessel in 2012: 

$____________________________ 

 $0 

$____________________________ 

 $0 

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Section D: Operating Costs

9. For each expense category listed in the table below, please enter the total amount spent in

2012 for this vessel, including all payments made by you and/or the crew.

 If nothing was spent in a category, please check $0.

 We are aware that these kinds of costs may vary significantly from year to year.

Please bear in mind that this survey is about 2012 expenses only.

Fuel/oil/filter for this vessel in 2012: Food and Drinking Water for this vessel in 2012: 

$____________________________ 

 $0 I Don’t Know 

$____________________________ 

 $0 I Don’t Know 

Ice for this vessel in 2012: Bait for this vessel in 2012: 

$____________________________ 

 $0 I Don’t Know 

$____________________________ 

 $0 I Don’t Know 

Fresh Water for use in this vessel in 2012: Communication Costs for this vessel in 2012 

(such as cell phones, radio, VMS etc.): 

Do not include office phone use. 

$____________________________ 

 $0 I Don’t Know 

$____________________________ 

 $0 I Don’t Know 

General Fishing Supplies for this vessel in 2012 

(such as knives, picks, hooks, boxes, bags, ties, 

lobster bands, rags, tape, links/rings, lines/twine, 

etc.): 

General Crew Supplies for this vessel in 2012 

(such as gloves, boot liners and foul-weather gear): 

$____________________________ 

 $0 I Don’t Know 

$____________________________ 

 $0 I Don’t Know 

Catch Handling Costs for this vessel in 2012 

(such as auction, lumping, grading, shipping and 

sales rep):

Other Costs for this vessel in 2012: 

$____________________________ 

 $0 I Don’t Know 

$____________________________ 

 $0 I Don’t Know 

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Section E: Typical Crew Payment System

10a. Did you hire a captain for the majority of this vessel’s trips in 2012, or were you the 

captain for most trips?

 Mostly Owner-operated 

 Mostly Hired Captain 

 Other ___________________ 

10b. On average, how many crew were on this vessel when it went out in 2012? 

DO NOT COUNT YOURSELF OR THE CAPTAIN. 

_____________ Average number of crew members, not including you or the captain, in 

2012 

 If you answered 0 (you had no crew except yourself in 2012), SKIP TO QUESTION 11

 If you DID have a crew in 2012, please CONTINUE WITH QUESTION 10c

10c. Please use the diagram on the next page to list the types of expenses that were 

normally taken out of gross revenue, crew’s share, and captain’s share in 2012.

You do not need to list the dollar costs. Just list the types of expenses deducted (for 

example: “fuel” “ice” “food”). 

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NOTE: If the diagram below is not appropriate for your settlement system, please describe 

your system on the next page. 

GROSS REVENUE

EXPENSES YOU DEDUCT BEFORE ANY

DISTRIBUTION (list the types of expenses

only, not the amount):

_________________________________

_________________________________

_________________________________

_________________________________

_________________________________

_________________________________

BOAT’S PERCENTAGE: __ __ % CREW’S PERCENTAGE : __ __  %

EXPENSES YOU DEDUCT FROM

CREW’S PERCENTAGE (list the

types of expenses only,not the

amount):

__________________________

__________________________

__________________________

__________________________

__________________________

__________________________

__________________________

CAPTAIN’S PERCENTAGE: __ __  %

EXPENSES YOU DEDUCT FROM

CAPTAIN'S PERCENTAGE (list the

types of expenses only,not the

amount):

_______________________

_______________________

_______________________

_______________________

_______________________

_______________________

_______________________

Boat’s percentage + Crew’s percentage +

Captain’s percentage = 100%

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If the diagram displayed on the previous page is not appropriate for your crew payment, 

then please describe your crew payment system in the space below: 

10d. Please list the types (not the cost) of items crew members purchase for themselves. 

Examples include: “food on day boats”, “foul weather gear”, “gloves”, etc. 

(These expenses would NOT be included in the diagram above.) 

_____________________________ _____________________________ 

_____________________________ _____________________________ 

_____________________________ _____________________________ 

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Section F: Overall Business Cost 

11a. Including the vessel listed in this survey, how many vessels did your fishing business 

operate or maintain in 2012? 

 ______vessel(s) operated or maintained in 2012 

11b. For each expense category listed below, please enter the amount spent for all your

vessels in 2012:

If you did not spend anything on that expense category in 2012, please check $0. 

Workshop/Storage Expenses for 2012 (such as gear 

shed rental and workshop expense): 

Office Expenses for 2012 (such as office supplies, office rental,

home office, office utilities (such as electric, heat, etc.), postage

photocopying, computer and office phone use, excluding

communication costs): 

$__________________________ 

 $0 

$____________________________ 

 $0 

Business Vehicle Usage Costs for 2012 (for fishing 

business related purposes only; such as number of miles 

the vehicle was used for business multiplied by a 

standard mileage rate): 

Business Travel Costs for 2012 (such as cost of lodging, 

travel, and transportation for business associated travel 

excluding business vehicle costs): 

$____________________________ 

 $0 

$____________________________ 

 $0 

Association Fees Paid in 2012 (such as co-operative, 

fishing organization, sector fees and union dues): 

Professional Fees Paid in 2012 (such as settlement, 

accounting, and legal fees): 

$____________________________ 

 $0 

$____________________________ 

 $0 

Principal Paid on Business Loans for 2012 (enter only 

payments made, not amount owed): 

$____________________________ 

 $0 

Interest Paid on Business Loans for 2012:

$____________________________ 

 $0

Advertising Costs for 2012: 

$____________________________ 

 $0

Non-Crew Labor Services for 2012 (such as night watchman 

and office secretary): 

$____________________________ 

Describe: ______________________________ 

 $0 

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Section G: Other Costs and Earnings 

12. Did you have any other costs in 2012 that we have not asked about in this survey? If

so, please list them below. (Please do not report your personal costs). 

Other costs for the identified vessel only: 

Cost Description of other annual costs incurred in 2012 

$ _______________________ _______________________________________________ 

$ _______________________ _______________________________________________ 

Other costs for your entire business:

Cost Description of other annual costs incurred in 2012 

$ _______________________ _______________________________________________ 

$ _______________________ _______________________________________________ 

13. Personal health insurance can be a significant expense for fishing families. Please check

the response that best describes your health insurance situation in 2012: 

 I (and my family) purchased health insurance during 2012. 

 The cost was $____________________________ .

 I (and my family) did not have health insurance in 2012. 

 I (and my family) was covered by my spouse/partner’s health insurance. 

 Other, please explain: ____________________________________________ 

14. Please record the total gross revenue from all activities generated by this vessel in 2012.

(Note: Although we collect revenue information from the dealer reporting system, this question is 

for cross-checking our record in order to improve our overall data quality.) : 

Gross revenue from commercial trips: $____________________________ 

Gross revenue from non-commercial trips (e.g. charter trips): $____________________________ 

Gross revenue (vessel was inactive during 2012): $0 

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Thank you for your response! Please use the space below for comments.

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Appendix AC

Atlantic Highly Migratory Species Trip 

Summary Form

Survey Form

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 U.S. GPO: 2014-718-985

UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE 

NATIONA

NATIONAL MARINE FISHERIES SERVICE

2015

TRIP SUMMARY FORMS

FISHING VESSEL LOGBOOK RECORD 

ATLANTIC HIGHLY MIGRATORY SPECIES 

 FISHERIES 

YOU ARE ADVISED THAT DISCLOSURE OF THE INFORMATION 

REQUESTED IN THIS REPORT IS MANDATORY FOR THE PURPOSE OF 

MANAGING THE FISHERIES IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE ATLANTIC 

TUNAS CONVENTION ACT (16 U.S. 971 ET. SEQ.) AND THE FISHERY 

CONSERVATION AND MANAGEMENT ACT OF 1976 (16 U.S.C. 1801 ET. 

SEQ.). FAILURE TO REPORT MAY RESULT IN CIVIL OR CRIMINAL 

SANCTIONS. 

 NAME OF VESSEL : 

___________________________________________________________________________ 

 PERMIT NUMBER : 

___________________________________________________________________________

NOAA FORM 88-191 OMB Control NO. 0648-0371 Expiration Date 02/28/2018

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Instructions for the Trip Summary form 

NOTE: All data provided are CONFIDENTIAL and will be used to determine the effects of existing and 

proposed management policies on fishery participants. Consistent and accurate reporting is critical for 

achieving the benefits of conservation and management of Atlantic Highly Migratory Species fisheries. 

Please print all requested information clearly. A form with incomplete or unclear information may delay 

processing and will not be credited towards your compliance. This lack of compliance may result in 

your permit renewal being denied. Monthly reporting for individuals holding a Swordfish and 

Shark permit will be considered complete and in compliance with the regulations only if: 1.) A 

Trip Summary is completed for each trip made, 2.) individual Set forms are completed for each set made 

during a trip (longline) or 24 hour period of fishing activity (non-longline), 3.) Tally Records (individual 

dressed weights) for all fish sold are provided for each trip made; or 4.) a “No Fishing” reporting form is 

provided when no fishing occurred during a calendar month. 

If a permitted vessel did NOT fish during a calendar month, a No Fishing Reporting Form must be 

completed. No Fishing Reporting Forms are located in the back of the Trip Summary Logbook, behind 

the trip report forms. Please note the following for No Fish Reports: 

• A separate form must be completed for each month that no fishing occurred;

• Please do not submit one form for multiple months.

• Do not submit more than one form for each month.

• Put a check by each permit to indicate the fishery in which no fishing occurred.

• Multiple fisheries can be reported on one form.

• Do not check fisheries for which you do NOT have a permit.

Please mail original set forms, along with the original Trip Summary Form and original weigh out 

slips (tally records), or a No Fishing Reporting Form in the pre-addressed envelopes provided. The 

address is as follows: 

National Marine Fisheries Service 

Logbook Program 

P.O. Box 491740 

Key Biscayne, Florida 33149-9915

Logbook reports should be postmarked no later than the 7th day after offloading all Atlantic Highly 

Migratory Species, or (7) days after the end of a month which you are reporting no fishing activity. 

Faxed reports are no longer accepted. 

The following instructions should be followed when Fishing was conducted during a calendar

month: 

The Trip Summary Form is a continuation of the set form and is mandatory for all permitted vessels. 

Please use a ballpoint pen and print clearly to record the following on the Trip Summary Form

(Blue Page):

• Vessel Name and Vessel Number: U.S. Coast Guard vessel identification number or state

registration number as recorded on permit.

• Contact Name, Telephone Number, and Signature: Printed name, telephone number, and

signature of the person completing the form (normally, this would be the captain for the trip,

although the vessel owner may complete the Trip Summary and Trip Expense and Payment

Summary form).

• Operator Name: Name of the operator (captain) of the vessel for the trip.

• NHID Number: Please put the NHID Number of the operator for the trip. The NHID Number is a

unique identifier (“New Hampshire Identifier”) assigned by NMFS to each shark and swordfish

limited access permit holder and vessel operator who uses longline or gillnet gear and has attended

the “Protected Species Release, Disentanglement and Identification Workshop.”

• Port & State of Departure: Location of port from which the trip commenced.

• Port & State of Landing: Location of port that vessel arrived in.

• Dealer Name(s): List of names of dealers purchasing the harvest. If the catch was not sold to a

dealer, please write in ‘PERSONAL USE.’ If there was no catch, please write in ‘NO CATCH.’

• State Trip Ticket #: For states with trip ticket programs, include the ticket # from your sales receipt

next to the appropriate dealer name.

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• Date of Departure: Calendar date (month/day) on which the trip was started. Use current year

logbooks only.

• Date of First Set: Calendar date (month/day) of first set made on trip. Required for longline trips

only.

• Date of Last Set: Calendar date (month/day) of last set made on trip. Required for longline trips

only.

• Date of Landing: Calendar date (month/day) the vessel arrived back at port. This can be different

from the offloading date.

• First Date of Offload: Calendar date (month/day) that vessel began offloading fish. Use current

year logbooks only.

• Number of Sets: Number of times the fishing gear was set out during the trip. Required for longline

trips only.

• Number of Crew Members: Number of persons paid as crew (excluding captain).

• Observer Onboard: Whether a trip carried a pelagic observer.

Remove the blue page, attach corresponding set forms and tally sheet(s), and mail within 7 days after 

last offloading date. Faxes are no longer accepted.

The Green Page (Trip Expense and Payment Summary) is mandatory only if your vessel has been 

selected by the Highly Migratory Species (HMS) Management Division and you have been 

notified in writing by NOAA Fisheries Service that this information is required of you. The 

form is voluntary for all other vessels. However, non-selected vessels are encouraged to supply 

this information. For selected vessels, the following information must be mailed within 30 days after 

last offloading date. Faxes are not accepted:

• Fuel: Price per gallon paid for fuel used during trip. (If you did not refuel for the trip, record price

paid when fuel was last purchased.); indicate gallons actually used during the trip. (Exclude fuel 

purchased but not used.) 

• Bait: Record price per pound and the amount of bait purchased. If no bait is purchased, then record

a zero. 

• Light Sticks: Record price per light stick and number of light sticks used during the trip (If a light

stick was re-used, only count it once.)

• Ice: Indicate the price per unit. Also indicate the Quantity of Ice purchased and circle the correct

unit size.

• Ice Maker: Indicate if an ice maker is used on the vessel by marking ‘Yes’ or ‘No.’

• Grocery expenses: Indicate grocery costs (food, toiletries, etc.).

• Other Trip Costs: Other costs incurred for this trip form (for example, docking/offloading fees (if

separate from broker fee), crew travel/lodging, fishing supplies). Exclude items listed elsewhere on

this trip summary.

• Total Trip Sales: Record the amount of gross revenue received from dealer(s) for the fish sold

during the trip.

• Crew Shares: Crew share is compensation based upon percentage of net revenues. If you did not

use crew share compensation on a trip, then calculate payments as percentage of (estimated) gross

revenues (i.e., Total Trip Sales). The sum of the Owner Share, Captain Share, and Crew Share

Average times the number of crew members, should total 100%.

• Owner Share: Percentage of net revenue (gross revenue less total shared costs) paid to owner.

• Captain Share: Percentage of net revenue paid to captain.

• Crew Share: Average percent share of net revenue paid to crew, excluding captain.

• Was Crew Share Compensation Used: Indicate ‘yes’ or ‘no’.

• Was the Owner on Board: Indicate ‘yes’ or ‘no’.

Total Shared Costs: Record the sum of all costs incurred for this trip that are subtracted from gross 

revenues (i.e., Total Trip Sales) prior to calculating crew share payments, including (estimated) shared 

gear, repair and maintenance costs. If vessel does not use crew shares, record zero. 

PAPERWORK REDUCTION ACT STATEMENT: Atlantic highly migratory species (HMS) vessel logbooks provide information on 

fishing effort, target catch and bycatch in the fisheries for tunas, sharks and swordfish. This is the basis for quota monitoring and stock 

assessment and is used to meet international obligations to report fishery statistics to the International Commission for the Conservation of 

Atlantic Tunas. Collection of economic information through vessel logbooks provides current data on costs and earnings for vessels 

participating in the Atlantic HMS fisheries and aids NMFS in assessment of impacts of fishery regulations. Public reporting burden for this 

information collection, including time for reviewing instructions, searching existing data sources, gathering and maintaining data, and 

reviewing completed collection of information, is estimated to average: 12 minutes per response for set form (daily report); 30 minutes per 

response for the trip expense and earnings summary; 2 minutes per response for no-fishing report; and 30 minutes per response for annual 

expenditures form. Send comments regarding this burden estimate or any other aspect of this information collection, including suggestions 

for reducing this burden to: National Marine Fisheries Service, F/SF1, 1315 East West Highway, Silver Spring MD 20910. Providing 

requested information on the trip summary form is mandatory, if selected, for managing the Atlantic HMS fisheries in accordance with 

Atlantic Tunas Convention Act (16 U.S.C. 971 et seq.) and Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act (16 U.S.C. 

1801 et seq.). In accordance with NOAA Administrative Order 216-100, it is agency policy not to release confidential information, other 

than in aggregate form. Notwithstanding any other provision of law, no person is required to respond, nor shall any person be subject to a 

penalty for failure to comply with information collection subject to requirements of Paperwork Reduction Act, unless that collection of 

information displays a currently valid OMB Control Number. 

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USE THIS COPY FOR SENDING IN THE TRIP EXPENSE REPORT.

2015 ATLANTIC HIGHLY MIGRATORY SPECIES LOGBOOK 

TRIP SUMMARY FORM

Contact's Signature: 

I certify that the information contained on this form is accurate 

and complete to the best of my knowledge. 

NMFS Use 

Only:

Received Date: HMS VTR# / Schedule Number:

Vessel Name: Vessel Number: 

Contact Phone No.: ( ) -

Contact Name

 (Please Print): 

Operator's Name

 (Please Print): 

Date of Departure: 2 0 1 5

Date of First Set: 2 0 1 5

Date of Last Set: 2 0 1 5

Date of Landing: 2 0 1 5

Date of Offload: 2 0 1 5

Port & State of Departure: 

Port & State of Landing: 

Number of Sets: 

Number of Crew Members:

 (excluding captain) 

Dealer Name(s): State Trip Ticket Number(s): 

1.) 1.) 

2.) 2.) 

3.) 3.) 

TRIP EXPENSE & PAYMENT SUMMARY (Mandatory if selected; otherwise voluntary)

Fuel

Bait

Light Sticks

Ice

Ice Maker

Grocery Expenses

Other Trip Costs (Other costs incurred on this trip, excluding items 

listed elsewhere on this trip summary form. See instructions.)

Price per Gallon

Price per Pound

Price per Stick

Price per Unit

Yes No

Month Day Year

$ .

$ .

$ .

$ .

Gallons Used

Pounds of Bait

 (Dead, Frozen)

Light Sticks Used

Quantity 

of Ice 

Please circle one:

Tons Blocks Lbs

$ .

$ .

Quantities Used (Whole numbers only)

Owner:

Captain:

Crew:

%

%

%

Unit Cost

Percent Share

Was crew share 

compensation used?

Crew Shares: Yes No

Was the owner on board? Yes No

Total Shared Costs (Includes only those costs subtracted from

 gross revenues to calculate crew payments. See instructions.)

Total Trip Sales

$ .

$ .

NHID Number: 

Please Use Blue or Black Ink only

OMB Control No. 0648-0371 

Expiration Date 02/28/2018

NOAA Form 88-191 Version Date 04/14

Observer onboard: Yes O No O

215000001

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MAIL TO NATIONAL MARINE FISHERIES SERVICE, P.O. BOX 491740, MIAMI, FL, 33149
KEEP THIS COPY FOR YOUR RECORDS

2015 ATLANTIC HIGHLY MIGRATORY SPECIES LOGBOOK 

TRIP SUMMARY FORM

Contact's Signature: 

I certify that the information contained on this form is accurate 

and complete to the best of my knowledge. 

NMFS Use 

Only:

Received Date:

Vessel Name: Vessel Number: 

Contact Phone No.: ( ) -

Contact Name

 (Please Print): 

Operator's Name

 (Please Print): 

Date of Departure: 2 0 1 5

Date of First Set: 2 0 1 5

Date of Last Set: 2 0 1 5

Date of Landing: 2 0 1 5

Date of Offload: 2 0 1 5

Port & State of Departure: 

Port & State of Landing: 

Number of Sets: 

Number of Crew Members:

 (excluding captain) 

Dealer Name(s): State Trip Ticket Number(s): 

1.) 1.) 

2.) 2.) 

3.) 3.) 

TRIP EXPENSE & PAYMENT SUMMARY (Mandatory if selected; otherwise voluntary)

Fuel

Bait

Light Sticks

Ice

Ice Maker

Grocery Expenses

Other Trip Costs (Other costs incurred on this trip, excluding items 

listed elsewhere on this trip summary form. See instructions.)

Price per Gallon

Price per Pound

Price per Stick

Price per Unit

Yes No

Month Day Year

$ .

$ .

$ .

$ .

Gallons Used

Pounds of Bait

 (Dead, Frozen)

Light Sticks Used

Quantity 

of Ice 

Please circle one:

Tons Blocks Lbs

$ .

$ .

Quantities Used (Whole numbers only)

Owner:

Captain:

Crew:

%

%

%

Unit Cost

Percent Share

Was crew share 

compensation used?

Crew Shares: Yes No

Was the owner on board? Yes No

Total Shared Costs (Includes only those costs subtracted from

 gross revenues to calculate crew payments. See instructions.)

Total Trip Sales

$ .

$ .

NHID Number: 

Please Use Blue or Black Ink only

OMB Control No. 0648-0371 

Expiration Date 02/28/2018

NOAA Form 88-191 Version Date 04/14

Observer onboard: Yes O No O

HMS VTR# / Schedule Number:

215000001

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Appendix AD

Atlantic Highly Migratory Species Annual Expenditures

Survey Form

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OMB 0648-0371 Expires 01/31/2015

2015 Atlantic Highly Migratory Species ANNUAL EXPENDITURES Form

ANNUAL FISHING EXPENDITURES

Repair & Maintenance Expenses (include gear, engine, electronics, etc.) $

Fishing Supplies $

Drydock / Haulout Expense $

Purchases of Capital (including engine, electronics, hydraulic reel, etc.) $

Insurance: Hull $

P&I $

Boat Dockage/Rent and Utility Expenses $

Commercial Fishing Licenses & Permits $

Vessel Boat Loan Payments $

Relocation Expenses $

OTHER BUSINESS EXPENSES PAID BY VESSEL

Business taxes paid by vessel (include property and income taxes) $

Office Expenses (rent, accounting, legal, phone, etc.) $

Other annual or one-time-only expenditures paid by vessel (include $

business travel expenses, health insurance, vehicle loan/lease payments, etc.)

I certify that the information contained on this form is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge: 

Signature of person completing report __________________________________________ 

Printed name of person signing report _________________________________ Phone Number (___)_________ 

PAPERWORK REDUCTION ACT STATEMENT: Collection of economic information through vessel logbooks provides current data 

on the costs and earnings for vessels participating in the Atlantic highly migratory species fisheries and aids NMFS in the assessment 

of impacts of fishery regulations. Public reporting burden for the trip expense and payment annual summary is estimated to average 

30 minutes per response, including time for reviewing instructions, searching existing data sources, gathering and maintaining data 

needed, and completed & reviewing the collection of information. Send comments regarding this burden estimate or any other aspect 

of this collection of information, including suggestions for reducing this burden to: National Marine Fisheries Service, F/SF1, 1315 

East West Highway, Silver Spring MD 20910. Providing the requested information in the trip summary is mandatory for managing 

the Atlantic tuna fisheries in accordance with the Atlantic Tunas Convention Act (16 U.S.C. 971 et seq.) and the Magnuson-Stevens 

Fishery Conservation and Management Act (16 U.S.C. 1801 et seq.). In accordance with NOAA Administrative Order 216-100, it is 

agency policy not to release confidential information, other than in aggregate form. Notwithstanding any other provision of the law, 

no person is required to respond to, nor shall any person be subject to a penalty for failure to comply with a collection of information 

subject to the requirements of the Paperwork Reduction Act, unless that collection of information displays a currently valid OMB 

Control Number. This is an approved information collection under OMB #0648-0371 and expires January 31, 2015. 

Boat Registration or Vessel Documentation Number:

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Instructions for completing the

2015 Atlantic Highly Migratory Species ANNUAL EXPENDITURES Form

NOTE: All data provided are CONFIDENTIAL and will be used to determine the effects of existing and 

proposed management policies on fishery participants. Consistent and accurate reporting is critical for 

achieving the benefits of conservation and management of Atlantic Highly Migratory Species fisheries. The 

trip expense and payment data are not mandatory unless your vessel has been selected and you have been 

notified in writing by NMFS that this information is required of you. Vessels not selected are encouraged to 

supply the information on a voluntary basis. If your vessel has been selected, this form must be completed 

and submitted to NMFS by April 15 of the following year. Please send this form to the following address: 

NOAA Fisheries/National Marine Fisheries Service, Southeast Fisheries Science Center, Logbook Program, 

P.O. Box 491740, Key Biscayne, Florida 33149-9915.

Annual Fishing Expenditures

Repair/Maintenance: Record all repair and maintenance expenses paid in 2015. This includes gear repairs or 

maintenance (e.g., replacement of longline hauler), engine repairs, and electronic repairs but excludes dry dock 

expenses and trip specific gear maintenance expenses recorded on trip summary forms. 

Fishing supplies (hooks, line, gloves, buoys, etc.) purchased for use on more than one fishing trip. Exclude 

expenses for trip specific fishing supplies recorded on trip summary forms. 

Drydock expense: Record all dry dock expenses paid in 2015. 

Purchases of Durable Equipment: Record total purchases of equipment (electronics, ice makers, engines, longline 

reel, etc.) excluding trip specific gear expenses recorded on trip summary forms.

Insurance premiums: Record hull and P&I insurance-related expenditures paid in 2015. 

Commercial Fishing Licenses & Permits: Record total cost of all local/state/federal licenses and permits purchased 

for 2015 operations. 

Vessel Boat Loan Payments: Total annual boat loan payments. 

Relocation Expenses: Record expenses incurred moving vessel to new ports of operation throughout the year 

including fuel expenditures, housing costs, moving expenses, etc. Do not include costs already reported on the trip 

summary form if the relocation occurred as part of a fishing trip. 

Other Business Expenses Paid by Vessel

Business Taxes: Record total local/state/federal taxes paid by vessel in 2015, including income, property, etc. 

Office Expenses: Record total office expenses paid by vessel in 2015, including (share of) office rent, accounting 

and legal expenses, telephone, utilities, etc.

Other annual or one-time-only expenditures paid by vessel: Include business travel expenses, health insurance, 

vehicle loan/lease payments, etc.) 

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