Research Document System

This database was established to oversee documents issued in support of fishery research activities including experimental fishing permits (EFP), letters of acknowledgement (LOA), temporary possession permits (TPP), exempted educational activity authorizations (EEAA), and scientific research permits (SRP) . Specifically, the primary objectives are:

1. Oversee research document applications;

2. Track vessels authorized to operate under these documents; and

3. Monitor the activity and catch from vessels operating under these documents.

General - General research permit information such as the type of permit, funding source, reviewers, dates of application, issuance, and extension, and a project brief project description.

Contacts - Contact information for project collaborators and research institutions.

Vessels - Relevant vessel information such as hull and permit number, vessel name, and the status of the a vessel permit (active, inactive, sanctioned).

Time/Area - Months and statistical areas where the research is being conducted.

Exemptions - The regulation(s) that a vessel and/or project are exempt from.

Consultations - The required level of consultations required by Federal mandates and associated dates of their initiation and completion.

Catch/Landings - Data regarding catch and days-at-sea usage (effort measurement) in relation to project caps.

Files - The RDD also contain various attached files associated with a project such as a copy of the research permit itself, application materials, and documents required to comply with Federal mandates.

Sustainable Fisheries Division

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Contact POC to request access. Read only access and administrative access are both available at the discresion of the POC.

There are no constraints on the use of the metadata associated with this program.

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