OVERALL PERFORMANCE INDICATOR SCORE: CONDITION NUMBER (if relevant): Evaluation Table for PI 1.2.1 PI 1.2.1 There is a robust and precautionary harvest strategy in place Scoring Issue SG 60 SG 80 SG 100 a Guidepost The harvest strategy is expected to achieve management objectives reflected in the target and limit reference points. The harvest strategy is responsive to the state of the stock and the elements of the harvest strategy work together towards achieving management objectives reflected in the target and limit reference points. The harvest strategy is responsive to the state of the stock and is designed to achieve stock management objectives reflected in the target and limit reference points. Met? (Y/N) (Y/N) (Y/N) Justification [Note: Insert as much text as required to justify the SG level achieved for this scoring issue] b Guidepost The harvest strategy is likely to work based on prior experience or plausible argument. The harvest strategy may not have been fully tested but evidence exists that it is achieving its objectives. The performance of the harvest strategy has been evaluated and evidence exists to show that it is achieving its objectives including being clearly able to maintain stocks at target levels. Met? (Y/N) (Y/N) (Y/N) Justification [Note: Insert as much text as required to justify the SG level achieved for this scoring issue] c Guidepost Monitoring is in place that is expected to determine whether the harvest strategy is working. Met? (Y/N)
Evaluation Table for PI 1.2.3 PI 1.2.3 Relevant information is collected to support the harvest strategy Scoring Issue SG 60 SG 80 SG 100 a Guidepost Some relevant information related to stock structure, stock productivity and fleet composition is available to support the harvest strategy. Sufficient relevant information related to stock structure, stock productivity, fleet composition and other data is available to support the harvest strategy. A comprehensive of information (on stock structure, stock productivity, fleet composition, stock abundance, fishery removals and other information such as environmental information), including some that may not be directly related to the current harvest strategy, is available. Met? (Y/N) (Y/N) (Y/N) Justification [Note: Insert as much text as required to justify the SG achieved for this scoring issue] b Guidepost Stock abundance and fishery removals are monitored and at least one indicator is available and monitored with sufficient frequency to support the harvest control rule. Stock abundance and fishery removals are regularly monitored at a level of accuracy and coverage consistent with the harvest control rule, and one or more indicators are available and monitored with sufficient frequency to support the harvest control rule. All information required by the harvest control rule is monitored with high frequency and a high degree of certainty, and there is a good understanding of inherent uncertainties in the information [data] and the robustness of assessment and management to this uncertainty. Met? (Y/N) (Y/N) (Y/N) Justification [Note: Insert as much text as required to justify the SG level achieved for this scoring issue] c Guidepost There is good information on all other fishery removals from the stock. Met? (Y/N) Justification [Note: Insert as much text as required to justify the SG level achieved for this scoring issue]
References [List any references here] OVERALL PERFORMANCE INDICATOR SCORE: CONDITION NUMBER (if relevant): Evaluation Table for PI 1.2.4 PI 1.2.4 There is an adequate assessment of the stock status Scoring Issue SG 60 SG 80 SG 100 a Guidepost The assessment is appropriate for the stock and for the harvest control rule. The assessment is appropriate for the stock and for the harvest control rule and takes into account the major features relevant to the biology of the species and the nature of the fishery. Met? (Y/N) (Y/N) Justification [Note: Insert as much text as required to justify the SG level achieved for this scoring issue] b Guidepost The assessment estimates status relative to reference points. Met? (Y/N) Justification [Note: Insert as much text as required to justify the SG level achieved for this scoring issue] c Guidepost The assessment identifies major sources of uncertainty. The assessment takes uncertainty into account. The assessment takes into account uncertainty and is evaluating stock status relative to reference points in a probabilistic way. Met? (Y/N) (Y/N) (Y/N)
Justification [Note: Insert as much text as required to justify the SG achieved for this scoring issue] d Guidepost The assessment has been tested and shown to be robust. Alternative hypotheses and assessment approaches have been rigorously explored. Met? (Y/N) Justification [Note: Insert as much text as required to justify the SG level achieved for this scoring issue] e Guidepost The assessment of stock status is subject to peer review. The assessment has been internally and externally peer reviewed. Met? (Y/N) (Y/N) Justification [Note: Insert as much text as required to justify the SG level achieved for this scoring issue] References [List any references here] OVERALL PERFORMANCE INDICATOR SCORE: CONDITION NUMBER (if relevant): Evaluation Table for PI 2.1.1 PI 2.1.1 The fishery does not pose a risk of serious or irreversible harm to the retained species and does not hinder recovery of depleted retained species Scoring Issue SG 60 SG 80 SG 100
Met? (Y/N) Justification [Note: Insert as much text as required to justify the SG level achieved for this scoring issue] References [List any references here] OVERALL PERFORMANCE INDICATOR CONDITION NUMBER (if relevant): Evaluation Table for PI 2.1.2 PI 2.1.2 There is a strategy in place for managing retained species that is designed to ensure the fishery does not pose a risk of serious or irreversible harm to retained species Scoring Issue SG 60 SG 80 SG 100 a Guidepost There are measures in place, if necessary, that are expected to maintain the main retained species at levels which are highly likely to be within biologically based limits, or to ensure the fishery does not hinder their recovery and rebuilding. There is a partial strategy in place, if necessary, that is expected to maintain the main retained species at levels which are highly likely to be within biologically based limits, or to ensure the fishery does not hinder their recovery and rebuilding. There is a strategy in place for managing retained species. Met? (Y/N) (Y/N) (Y/N) Justification [Note: Insert as much text as required to justify the SG level achieved for this scoring issue] b Guidepost The measures are considered likely to work, based on plausible argument (e.g., general experience, theory or comparison with similar fisheries/species). There is some objective basis for confidence that the partial strategy will work, based on some information directly about the fishery and/or species involved. Testing supports high confidence that the strategy will work, based on information directly about the fishery and/or species involved.
CONDITION NUMBER (if relevant): Evaluation Table for PI 2.1.3 PI 2.1.3 Information on the nature and extent of retained species is adequate to determine the risk posed by the fishery and the effectiveness of the strategy to manage retained species Scoring Issue SG 60 SG 80 SG 100 a Guidepost Qualitative information is available on the amount of main retained species by the fishery. Qualitative information and some quantitative information are available on the amount of main retained species taken by the fishery. Accurate and verifiable information is available on the catch of all retained species and the consequences for the status of affected populations. Met? (Y/N) (Y/N) (Y/N) Justification [Note: Insert as much text as required to justify the SG level achieved for this scoring issue] b Guidepost Information is adequate to qualitatively assess outcome status with respect to biologically based limits. Information is sufficient to estimate outcome status with respect to biologically based limits. Information is sufficient to quantitatively estimate outcome status with a high degree of certainty. Met? (Y/N/Not relevant) (Y/N/Not relevant) (Y/N/Not relevant) Justification [Scoring need not be scored when RBF used to score PI 2.1.1] [Note: Insert as much text as required to justify the SG level achieved for this scoring issue] c Guidepost Information is adequate to support measures to manage main retained species. Information is adequate to support a partial strategy to manage main retained species. Information is adequate to support a strategy to manage retained species, and evaluate with a high degree of certainty whether the strategy is achieving its objective. Met? (Y/N) (Y/N) (Y/N)
PI 2.2.2 There is a strategy in place for managing bycatch that is designed to ensure the fishery does not pose a risk of serious or irreversible harm to bycatch populations Scoring Issue SG 60 SG 80 SG 100 a Guidepost There are measures in place, if necessary, that are expected to maintain the main bycatch species at levels which are highly likely to be within biologically based limits, or to ensure the fishery does not hinder their recovery and rebuilding. There is a partial strategy in place, if necessary, that is expected to maintain the main bycatch species at levels which are highly likely to be within biologically based limits, or to ensure the fishery does not hinder their recovery and rebuilding. is a strategy in place for managing and minimizing bycatch. Met? (Y/N) (Y/N) (Y/N) Justification [Note: Insert as much text as required to justify the SG level achieved for this scoring issue] b Guidepost The measures are considered likely to work, based on plausible argument (e.g. general experience, theory or comparison with similar fisheries/species). There is some objective basis for confidence that the partial strategy will work, based on some information directly about the fishery and/or species involved. Testing supports high confidence that the strategy will work, on information directly about the fishery and/or species involved. Met? (Y/N) (Y/N) (Y/N) Justification [Note: Insert as much text as required to justify the SG achieved for this scoring issue] c Guidepost There is some evidence that the partial strategy is being implemented successfully. There is clear evidence that the strategy is being implemented successfully. Met? (Y/N) (Y/N) Justification [Note: Insert as much text as required to justify the SG level achieved for this scoring issue]
d Guidepost There is some evidence that the strategy is achieving its overall objective. Met? (Y/N) Justification [Note: Insert as much text as required to justify the SG level achieved for this scoring issue] References [List any references here] OVERALL PERFORMANCE INDICATOR SCORE: CONDITION NUMBER (if relevant): Evaluation Table for PI 2.2.3 PI 2.2.3 Information on the nature and the amount of bycatch is adequate to determine the risk posed by the fishery and the effectiveness of the strategy to manage bycatch Scoring Issue SG 60 SG 80 SG 100 a Guidepost Qualitative information is available on the amount of main bycatch species taken by the fishery. Qualitative information and some quantitative information are available on the amount of main bycatch species taken by the fishery. Accurate and verifiable information is available on the catch of all bycatch species and the consequences for the status of affected populations. Met? (Y/N) (Y/N) (Y/N) Justification [Note: Insert as much text as required to justify the SG level achieved for this scoring issue] b Guidepost Information is adequate to broadly understand outcome status with respect to biologically based limits Information is sufficient to estimate outcome status with respect to biologically limits. Information is sufficient to quantitatively estimate outcome status with respect to biologically based limits with a high degree of certainty. Met? (Y/N/Not relevant) (Y/N/Not relevant) (Y/N/Not relevant)
PI 2.3.1 The fishery national and international requirements for the protection of ETP species The fishery does not pose a risk of serious or irreversible harm to ETP species and does not hinder recovery of ETP species Scoring SG 60 SG 80 SG 100 a Guidepost Known effects of the fishery are likely to be within limits of national and international requirements for protection of ETP species. The effects of the fishery are known and are highly likely to be within limits of national and international requirements for protection of ETP species. There is a high degree of certainty that the effects of the fishery are within limits of national and international requirements for protection of ETP species. Met? (Y/N) (Y/N) (Y/N) Justification [Note: Insert as much text as required to justify the SG level achieved for this scoring issue] b Guidepost Known direct effects are unlikely to create unacceptable impacts to ETP species. Direct effects are highly unlikely to create unacceptable impacts to ETP species. There is a high degree of confidence that there are no significant detrimental direct effects of the fishery on ETP species. Met? (Y/N) (Y/N) (Y/N) Justification [Note: Insert as much text as required to justify the SG level achieved for this scoring issue] c Guidepost Indirect effects have been considered and are thought to be unlikely to create unacceptable impacts. There is a high degree of confidence that there are no significant detrimental indirect effects of the fishery on ETP species. Met? (Y/N) (Y/N) Justification [Note: Insert as much text as required to justify the SG achieved for this scoring issue] References [List any references here] OVERALL PERFORMANCE INDICATOR SCORE: CONDITION NUMBER (if relevant):
a Guidepost Information is sufficient to qualitatively estimate the fishery related mortality of ETP species. Sufficient information is available to allow fishery related mortality and the impact of fishing to be quantitatively estimated for ETP species. Information is sufficient to quantitatively estimate outcome status of ETP species with a high degree of certainty. Met? (Y/N) (Y/N) (Y/N) Justification [Note: Insert as much text as required to justify the SG level achieved for this scoring issue] b Guidepost Information is adequate to broadly understand the impact of the fishery on ETP species. Information is sufficient to determine whether the fishery may be a threat to protection and recovery of the ETP species. Accurate and verifiable information is available on the magnitude of all impacts, mortalities and injuries and the consequences for the status of ETP species. Met? (Y/N/Not relevant) (Y/N/Not relevant) (Y/N/Not relevant) Justification [Scoring need not be scored when RBF is used to score PI 2.3.1] [Note: Insert as much text as required to justify the SG level achieved for this scoring issue] c Guidepost Information is adequate to support measures to manage the impacts on ETP species. Information is sufficient to measure trends and support a full strategy to manage impacts on ETP species. Information is adequate to support a comprehensive strategy to manage impacts, minimize mortality and injury of ETP species, and evaluate with a high degree of certainty whether a strategy is achieving its objectives. Met? (Y/N) (Y/N) (Y/N) Justification [Note: Insert as much text as required to justify the SG level achieved for this scoring issue] References [List any references here] OVERALL PERFORMANCE INDICATOR SCORE: CONDITION NUMBER (if relevant):
b Guidepost The measures are considered likely to work, based on plausible argument (e.g. general experience, theory or comparison with similar fisheries/habitats). There is some objective basis for confidence that the partial strategy will work, based on information directly about the fishery and/or habitats involved. Testing supports high confidence that the strategy will work, based on information directly about the fishery and/or habitats involved. Met? (Y/N) (Y/N) (Y/N) Justification [Note: Insert as much text as required to justify the SG level achieved for this scoring issue] c Guidepost There is some evidence that the partial strategy is being implemented successfully. There is clear evidence that the strategy is being implemented successfully. Met? (Y/N) (Y/N) Justification [Note: Insert as much text as required to justify the SG achieved for this scoring issue] d Guidepost There is some evidence that the strategy is achieving its objective. Met? (Y/N) Justification [Note: Insert as much text as required to justify the SG level achieved for this scoring issue] References [List any references here] OVERALL PERFORMANCE INDICATOR SCORE: CONDITION NUMBER (if relevant):
PI 2.5.2 There are measures in place to ensure the fishery does not pose a risk of serious or irreversible harm to ecosystem structure and function Scoring Issue SG 60 SG 80 SG 100 a Guidepost There are measures in place, if necessary. There is a partial strategy in place, if necessary. is a strategy that consists of a plan, in place. Met? (Y/N) (Y/N) (Y/N) Justification [Note: Insert as much text as required to justify the SG achieved for this scoring issue] b Guidepost The measures take into account potential impacts of the fishery on key elements of the ecosystem. The partial strategy takes into account available information and is expected to restrain impacts of the fishery on the ecosystem so as to achieve the Ecosystem Outcome 80 level of performance. The strategy, which consists of a plan, contains measures to address all main impacts of the fishery on the ecosystem, and at least some of these measures are in place. The plan and measures are based on well-understood functional relationships between the fishery and the Components and elements of the ecosystem. This plan provides for development of a full strategy that restrains impacts on the ecosystem to ensure the fishery does not cause serious or irreversible harm. Met? (Y/N) (Y/N) (Y/N) Justification [Note: Insert as much text as required to justify the SG level achieved for this scoring issue] c Guidepost The measures are considered likely to work, based on plausible argument (e.g., general experience, theory or comparison with similar fisheries/ecosystems). The partial strategy is considered likely to work, based on plausible argument (e.g., general experience, theory or comparison with similar fisheries/ecosystems). The measures are considered likely to work on prior experience, plausible argument or information directly from the fishery/ecosystems involved. Met? (Y/N) (Y/N) (Y/N)
e Guidepost Sufficient data continue to be collected to detect any increase in risk level (e.g., due to changes in the outcome indicator scores or the operation of the fishery or the effectiveness of the measures). Information is sufficient to support the development of strategies to manage ecosystem impacts. Met? (Y/N) (Y/N) Justification [Note: Insert as much text as required to justify the SG level achieved for this scoring issue] References [List any references here] OVERALL PERFORMANCE INDICATOR SCORE: CONDITION NUMBER (if relevant): Evaluation Table for PI 3.1.1 PI 3.1.1 The management system exists within an appropriate legal and/or customary framework which ensures that it: Is capable of delivering sustainable fisheries in accordance with MSC Principles 1 and 2; and Observes the legal rights created explicitly or established by custom of people dependent on fishing for food or livelihood; and Incorporates an appropriate dispute resolution framework. Scoring Issue SG 60 SG 80 SG 100 a Guidepost There is an effective national legal system and a framework for cooperation with other parties, where necessary, to deliver management outcomes consistent with MSC Principles 1 and 2 is an effective national legal system and organised and effective cooperation with other parties, where necessary, to deliver management outcomes consistent with MSC Principles 1 and 2. There is an effective national legal system and binding procedures governing cooperation with other parties which delivers management outcomes consistent with MSC Principles 1 and 2. Met? (Y/N) (Y/N) (Y/N) Justification [Note: Insert as much text as required to justify the SG level achieved for this scoring issue]
PI 3.1.2 The management system has effective consultation processes that are open to interested and affected parties. The roles and responsibilities of organisations and individuals who are involved in the management process are clear and understood by all relevant parties Scoring Issue SG 60 SG 80 SG 100 a Guidepost Organisations and individuals involved in the management process have been identified. Functions, roles and responsibilities are generally understood. Organisations and individuals involved in the management process have been identified. Functions, roles and responsibilities are explicitly defined and well understood for key areas of responsibility and interaction. Organisations and individuals involved in the management process have been identified. Functions, roles and responsibilities are explicitly defined and well understood for all areas of responsibility and interaction. Met? (Y/N) (Y/N) (Y/N) Justification [Note: Insert as much text as required to justify the SG level achieved for this scoring issue] b Guidepost The management system includes consultation processes that obtain relevant information from the main affected parties, including local knowledge, to inform the management system. The management system includes consultation processes that regularly seek and accept relevant information, including local knowledge. The management system demonstrates consideration of the information obtained. The management system includes consultation processes that regularly seek and accept relevant information, including local knowledge. The management system demonstrates consideration of the information and explains how it is used or not used. Met? (Y/N) (Y/N) (Y/N) Justification [Note: Insert as much text as required to justify the SG level achieved for this scoring issue] c Guidepost The consultation process provides opportunity for all interested and affected parties to be involved. The consultation process provides opportunity and encouragement for all interested and affected parties to be involved, and facilitates their effective engagement. Met? (Y/N) (Y/N)
Evaluation Table for PI 3.1.4 PI 3.1.4 The management system provides economic and social incentives for sustainable fishing and does not operate with subsidies that contribute to unsustainable fishing Scoring Issue SG 60 SG 80 SG 100 a Guidepost The management system provides for incentives that are consistent with achieving the outcomes expressed by MSC Principles 1 and 2. The management system provides for incentives that are consistent with achieving the outcomes expressed by MSC Principles 1 and 2, and seeks to ensure that perverse incentives do not arise. The management system provides for incentives that are consistent with achieving the outcomes expressed by MSC Principles 1 and 2, and explicitly considers incentives in a regular review of management policy or procedures to ensure they do not contribute to unsustainable fishing practices. Met? (Y/N/Partial) (Y/N/Partial) (Y/N/Partial) Justification [Note: Insert as much text as required to justify the SG level achieved for this scoring issue] References [List any references here] OVERALL PERFORMANCE INDICATOR SCORE: CONDITION NUMBER (if relevant): Evaluation for PI 3.2.1 PI 3.2.1 The fishery has clear, specific objectives designed to achieve the outcomes expressed by MSC’s Principles 1 and 2 Scoring Issue SG 60 SG 80 SG 100 a Guidepost Objectives, which are broadly consistent with achieving the outcomes expressed by MSC’s Principles 1 and 2, are implicit within the fishery’s management system Short and long-term objectives, which are consistent with achieving the outcomes expressed by MSC’s Principles 1 and 2, are explicit within the fishery’s management system. Well defined and measurable short and long-term objectives, which are demonstrably consistent with achieving the outcomes expressed by MSC’s Principles 1 and 2, are explicit within the fishery’s management system. Met? (Y/N/Partial) (Y/N/Partial) (Y/N/Partial)
Justification [Note: Insert as much text as required to justify the SG achieved for this scoring issue] References [List any references here] OVERALL PERFORMANCE INDICATOR CONDITION NUMBER (if relevant): Evaluation Table for PI 3.2.2 PI 3.2.2 The fishery-specific management system includes effective decision-making processes that result in measures and strategies to achieve the objectives, and has an appropriate approach to actual disputes in the fishery under assessment. Scoring Issue SG 60 SG 80 SG 100 a Guidepost There are some decision-making processes in place that result in measures and strategies to achieve the fishery-specific objectives. There are established decision-making processes that result in measures and strategies to achieve the fishery-specific objectives. Met? (Y/N) (Y/N) Justification [Note: Insert as much text as required to justify the SG achieved for this scoring issue] b Guidepost Decision-making processes respond to serious issues identified in relevant research, monitoring, evaluation and consultation, in a transparent, timely and adaptive manner and take some account of the wider implications of decisions. Decision-making processes respond to serious and other important issues identified in relevant research, monitoring, evaluation and consultation, in a transparent, timely and adaptive manner and take account of the wider implications of decisions. Decision-making processes respond to all issues identified in relevant research, monitoring, evaluation and consultation, in a transparent, timely and adaptive manner and take account of the wider implications of decisions. Met? (Y/N) (Y/N) (Y/N)
Justification [Note: Insert as much text as required to justify the SG level achieved for this scoring issue] c Guidepost Decision-making processes use the precautionary approach and are on best available information. Met? (Y/N) Justification [Note: Insert as much text as required to justify the SG achieved for this scoring issue] d Guidepost Some information on fishery performance and management action is generally available on request to stakeholders. Information on fishery performance and management action is available on request, and explanations are provided for any actions or lack of action associated with findings and relevant recommendations emerging from research, monitoring, evaluation and review activity. Formal reporting to all interested stakeholders provides comprehensive information on fishery performance and management actions and describes how the management system responded to findings and relevant recommendations emerging from research, monitoring, evaluation and review activity. Met? (Y/N) (Y/N) (Y/N) Justification [Note: Insert as much text as required to justify the SG level achieved for this scoring issue]
Table 1.2.1.a: Principle 1 SICA Scoring Template Target Species [Only one subcomponent representing the worst plausible case is selected and scored](Reference: CR Table CC3) Performance Indicator Risk-causing activities Spatial scale of activity Temporal scale of activity Intensity of activity Relevant subcomponents Consequence score MSC Score Target species outcome Fishing activities from all fisheries including: Direct capture Unobserved mortality (e.g. gear loss) Capture as bycatch in other fisheries Other identified activities (please specify) Population size Reproductive capacity Age/size/sex structure Geographic range Rationale for selecting worst plausible case scenario Rationale for Spatial scale of activity Rationale for Temporal scale of activity Rationale for Intensity of activity Rationale for choosing most vulnerable Rationale for Consequence score Rationale for selecting plausible case scenario
1.2.1.b SICA Scoring Template for PI 2.1.1 Retained Species (Reference: CR Table CC4) Performance Indicator Risk-causing activities from fishery under assessment Spatial of activity Temporal scale of activity Intensity of activities Relevant subcomponents Consequence score MSC Score PRINCIPLE TWO: Retained Species Outcome Fishing Gear loss Bait collection identified risk-causing activities (please specify) Population size Reproductive capacity Species: Age/size/sex structure Geographic range Rationale for selecting worst plausible case scenario Rationale for Spatial of activity Rationale for Temporal scale of activity Rationale for Intensity of activity Rationale for choosing most vulnerable
vulnerable Rationale for Consequence Table 1.2.1.d Scoring Template for PI 2.3.1 ETP Species (Reference: CR Table CCA6) Performance Indicator Risk-causing activities Spatial scale of activity Temporal scale of activity Intensity of activity Relevant subcomponents Consequence score MSC Score PRINCIPLE TWO: ETP Species Outcome Direct capture Unobserved mortality (e.g. gear loss) Capture as bycatch in other fisheries Other identified activities (specify) Population size Species: Reproductive capacity Age/size/sex structure Geographic range Rationale for selecting worst plausible case scenario Rationale for Spatial scale of activity Rationale for Temporal scale of activity Rationale for Intensity of activity
Rationale for choosing most vulnerable Rationale for Consequence score 1.2.1.e Scoring Template for PI 2.4.1 Habitats (Reference: CR Table CC6) Performance Indicator Risk-causing activities from fishery assessment Spatial scale of activity Temporal scale of activity Intensity of activities Relevant subcomponents Consequence score MSC Score PRINCIPLE TWO: Habitats Outcome Fishing Gear loss Bait collection Anchoring/mooring Other identified risk-causing activities (please specify) Habitat types Habitat: Habitat structure and function Rationale for selecting worst plausible case scenario Rationale for Spatial of activity Rationale for Temporal scale of activity Rationale for Intensity of activity
Rationale for choosing most vulnerable Rationale for Consequence Table 1.2.1.f Scoring Template for PI 2.5.1 Ecosystem (Reference: CR Table CC7) Performance Indicator Risk-causing activities from fishery under assessment Spatial scale of activity Temporal scale of activity Intensity of activities Relevant subcomponents Consequence score MSC Score PRINCIPLE TWO: Ecosystem Outcome Fishing Gear loss Bait collection Other identified risk-causing activities (please specify) Species composition Functional group composition Distribution of the community Trophic size/structure Rationale for selecting worst plausible case scenario Rationale for Spatial scale of activity Rationale for Temporal scale of activity