A VMS transmitter automatically
determines the vessel’s position several times per hour using a
Global Positioning System satellite. A communications service
provider receives the transmission and relays it to NOAA Fisheries
Office for Enforcement. The VMS transmitters are designed to be
tamper-resistant and automatic. In most cases, the vessel owner is
unaware of exactly when the unit is transmitting and is unable to
alter the signal or the time of transmission. The VMS unit is
passive and automatic, requiring no reporting effort of the vessel
operator. This action would add VMS requirements for vessels
operating in a GOA IFQ regulatory area and using longline pot gear
to fish IFQ sablefish and IFQ halibut. A vessel’s VMS transmitter
must be transmitting when the vessel leaves port in the GOA IFQ
sablefish longline pot fishery. The vessel operator must receive a
VMS confirmation number before fishing for sablefish in the GOA IFQ
regulatory areas with longline pot gear.
US Code:
16
USC 773-773k Name of Law: Northern Pacific Halibut Act of
1982
PL:
Pub.L. 94 - 265 303 Name of Law: Magnuson-Stevens Fishery
Conservation and Management Act
VMS Operation (includes
installation, transmission, and maintenance) an increase of 20
respondents, 63 instead of 43 an increase of 37 responses, 83
instead of 46 an increase of 43 hours, 130 instead of 87. an
increase of capital costs, $18,533 instead of 0. an increase of
miscellaneous costs, $49,140 instead of $33,540 (would have been
correct previous cost). VMS Check-in report. an increase of 17
respondents and responses, 20 instead of 3 an increase of 3 hr
burden, 4 hr instead of 1 hr an increase of $123 personnel costs,
$148 instead of $25 an increase of $102 miscellaneous costs, $120
instead of $18 Program Adjustment: VMS Operation (includes
installation, transmission, and maintenance) Correction of per unit
transmission costs from $4,570 to $780.
$148
No
No
No
No
No
Uncollected
Patsy Bearden 907
586-7008
No
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