Reminder of Upcoming Webinars for the New South Atlantic and Gulf of Mexico For-Hire Electronic Reporting Requirements

The following NOAA Fisheries Bulletin is provided as a courtesy:

Webinar Dates: December 15th and 16th

ISSUE DATE: December 14, 2020 FB20-076

CONTACT: 1-833-707-1632

NOAA Fisheries and the South Atlantic and Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Councils are implementing the new Southeast For-Hire Electronic Reporting Program in January 2021.
The intent of the program is to provide more timely catch information by federally-permitted charter vessels, to enhance data collection, and provide accurate and reliable fisheries information about catch, effort, and discards to be used in future population assessments and management evaluations.

Please join us as we walk you through the reporting process and answer your questions. The webinars will be recorded and available to the public.
For Gulf of Mexico permit holders:
- December 15, 2020 10:00 AM-12:00 PM EST (Register here)
- December 15, 2020 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM EST (Register here)
For South Atlantic permit holders:
- December 16, 2020 10:00 AM-12:00 PM EST (Register here)
- December 16, 2020 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM EST (Register here)

Please Note: All permit holders should have received an informational toolkit with additional program information via US Postal Service. These tool-kits and instructional videos are also available online at: https://www.fisheries.noaa.gov/southeast/recreational-fishing-data/southeast-hire-electronic-reporting-program. The website also provides information on the webinars including how to register and attend.