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Urgent NEFOP Update

The proposed new Northeast monitoring program, the "Northeast Fisheries At-Sea Monitoring Program" (NEFAMP), appears to be designed exactly how many observer programs start out (with minimal objectives and basic duties). Creating a new monitoring program, alongside the established Northeast Fisheries Observer Program (NEFOP), is duplicative and complicates oversight of data quality. This would be fiscally irresponsible and less efficient than augmenting the current observer program in the Northeast. Additionally, the NEFAMP intends to implement lower standards that are contrary to regional, national, and international policy and best practices.

To find out more about this topic and to comment on these Proposed Rules, follow these links:

NEFAMP MONITORS vs. NEFOP OBSERVERS
APO Public Statement Regarding Ammendment 16 - 01/14/10
APO Inquiries for Clarification of Amendment 16
APO Letter to Dr. Lubchenco Requesting a Longer Comment Period List of others copied with APO Letter to Dr. Lubchenco

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