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Platform Removal Observer Program Databases from 1987-present

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GUID: gov.noaa.nmfs.inport:8626 | Updated: September 28, 2023 | Published / External

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Southeast Fisheries Science Center, 2024: Platform Removal Observer Program Databases from 1987-present, https://www.fisheries.noaa.gov/inport/item/8626.
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Abstract

Platform Removal Observer Program Data Underwater explosives are frequently used in the removal of oil and gas platforms. Since 1987, federal regulations required the use of National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) approved observers to perform biological monitoring at the explosive removal of oil and gas structures in the U.S. Gulf of Mexico. In that year, the Platform Removal Observer Program was initiated at the NMFS Galveston Laboratory to meet this requirement. Observers document sightings of sea turtles and marine mammals both before and after detonations, recommend delays in detonating explosives when sea turtles and marine mammals are present inside a predetermined impact zone, record the condition of observed animals, and coordinate retrieval of impacted animals for medical examination, rehabilitation, and necropsy. NMFS observers are required to monitor 100% of all explosive structure removals although special rules govern the use of very small charges. Data sets include information on explosive use, aerial and surface survey effort, sea turtle and marine mammal observations, salvage delays caused by biological monitoring requirements, sea state and visibility.

No Distributions available.

Access Constraints:

Data is restricted from access due to the classification/protection identified under the Magnuson-Stevens Reauthorization Act (Section 402(b)). Data were collected by the Pelagic Observer Program. Observer information is considered confidential and shall not be disclosed, except in accordance with the requirements of the Magnuson-Stevens Reauthorization Act (Section 402(b)). It is also protected under the NOAA_AO_20216-100 and the Trades Secrets Act.

CETACEANS, Lutjanus campechanus, SEA TURTLES

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Document

Estimation of Fisheries Impacts Due to Underwater Explosives Used to Sever and Salvage Oil and Gas Platforms in the U.S. Gulf of Mexico

Point of Contact
Tim J Baumer
tim.baumer@noaa.gov
409-766-3784

Metadata Contact
Gregg Gitschlag
Gregg.Gitschlag@noaa.gov
409-766-3517

Geographic Area 1

-97° W, -88° E, 30° N, 26° S

Gulf Of Mexico, Western

Time Frame 1
1987 - Present

Title:	Platform Removal Observer Program Databases from 1987-present
Short Name:	Platform Observer Data
Status:	In Work
Abstract:	Platform Removal Observer Program Data Underwater explosives are frequently used in the removal of oil and gas platforms. Since 1987, federal regulations required the use of National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) approved observers to perform biological monitoring at the explosive removal of oil and gas structures in the U.S. Gulf of Mexico. In that year, the Platform Removal Observer Program was initiated at the NMFS Galveston Laboratory to meet this requirement. Observers document sightings of sea turtles and marine mammals both before and after detonations, recommend delays in detonating explosives when sea turtles and marine mammals are present inside a predetermined impact zone, record the condition of observed animals, and coordinate retrieval of impacted animals for medical examination, rehabilitation, and necropsy. NMFS observers are required to monitor 100% of all explosive structure removals although special rules govern the use of very small charges. Data sets include information on explosive use, aerial and surface survey effort, sea turtle and marine mammal observations, salvage delays caused by biological monitoring requirements, sea state and visibility.
Purpose:	The purpose of the Platform Removal Observer Program is twofold. First, the program functions to protect sea turtles and marine mammals from impacts of underwater explosives used in the platform removal process. Second, the program assesses the impacts of underwater explosives on these protected species.
Notes:	N/A

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Global Change Master Directory (GCMD) Science Keywords

EARTH SCIENCE > BIOLOGICAL CLASSIFICATION > ANIMALS/VERTEBRATES > MAMMALS > CETACEANS

Global Change Master Directory (GCMD) Science Keywords

EARTH SCIENCE > BIOLOGICAL CLASSIFICATION > ANIMALS/VERTEBRATES > REPTILES > TURTLES > SEA TURTLES

World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS)

Lutjanus campechanus

UNCONTROLLED

None

fishdep

None

fisheries independent data

None

fishery-dependent

None

gas platforms

None

marine mammals

None

observers

None

oil platforms

None

removing platforms

None

turtles

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UNCONTROLLED

None

1987-present

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Global Change Master Directory (GCMD) Location Keywords

OCEAN > ATLANTIC OCEAN > NORTH ATLANTIC OCEAN > GULF OF MEXICO

UNCONTROLLED

None

Gulf Of Mexico

None

Louisiana

None

Texas

Organization:	Southeast Fisheries Science Center
City:	Miami
State/Province:	FL
Country:	USA
Location Description:	Location Of The Main Office Of The South East Fisheries Science Center

Data Set Scope Code:	Data Set
Data Presentation Form:	Table (digital)

Data Steward

CC ID: 285004

Date Effective From:	1987
Date Effective To:
Contact (Person):	Gitschlag, Gregg
Address:	4700 Avenue U Galveston, TX 77551
Email Address:	Gregg.Gitschlag@noaa.gov
Phone:	409-766-3517
Contact Instructions:	Contact by email preferred.

Distributor

CC ID: 285005

Date Effective From:	1987
Date Effective To:
Contact (Organization):	Southeast Fisheries Science Center (SEFSC)
Address:	75 Virginia Beach Drive Miami, FL 33149 USA
Phone:	(305)361-5761
URL:	https://www.fisheries.noaa.gov/about/southeast-fisheries-science-center
Business Hours:	8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. EST
Contact Instructions:	Contact by email preferred.

Metadata Contact

CC ID: 285006

Date Effective From:	1987
Date Effective To:
Contact (Person):	Gitschlag, Gregg
Address:	4700 Avenue U Galveston, TX 77551
Email Address:	Gregg.Gitschlag@noaa.gov
Phone:	409-766-3517
Contact Instructions:	Contact by email preferred.

Point of Contact

CC ID: 285007

Date Effective From:	1987
Date Effective To:
Contact (Person):	Baumer, Tim J
Address:	4700 Avenue U Galveston, TX 77551
Email Address:	tim.baumer@noaa.gov
Phone:	409-766-3784
Contact Instructions:	Contact by email preferred.

Currentness Reference:	Ground Condition

Extent Group 1

Extent Group 1 / Geographic Area 1

CC ID: 279501

W° Bound:	-97
E° Bound:	-88
N° Bound:	30
S° Bound:	26
Description	Gulf Of Mexico, Western

Extent Group 1 / Time Frame 1

CC ID: 279500

Time Frame Type:	Continuing
Start:	1987

Security Class:	Sensitive
Data Access Procedure:	Data is restricted from access due to the classification/protection identified under the Magnuson-Stevens Reauthorization Act (Section 402(b)).
Data Access Constraints:	Data is restricted from access due to the classification/protection identified under the Magnuson-Stevens Reauthorization Act (Section 402(b)). Data were collected by the Pelagic Observer Program. Observer information is considered confidential and shall not be disclosed, except in accordance with the requirements of the Magnuson-Stevens Reauthorization Act (Section 402(b)). It is also protected under the NOAA_AO_20216-100 and the Trades Secrets Act.

URL 1

CC ID: 1274801

URL:	https://www.fisheries.noaa.gov/southeast/fisheries-observers/platform-removal-observer-program
Name:	NOAA Platform Observer Home Page
URL Type:	Online Resource
Description:	Describe Platform Observer Program with provided links

Quality Control Procedures Employed:	N/A

Have Resources for Management of these Data Been Identified?:	No
Approximate Percentage of Budget for these Data Devoted to Data Management:	0
Do these Data Comply with the Data Access Directive?:	Yes
Is Access to the Data Limited Based on an Approved Waiver?:	Yes
If Distributor (Data Hosting Service) is Needed, Please Indicate:	No
Approximate Delay Between Data Collection and Dissemination:	365
If Delay is Longer than Latency of Automated Processing, Indicate Under What Authority Data Access is Delayed:	N/A
Actual or Planned Long-Term Data Archive Location:	To Be Determined
If To Be Determined, Unable to Archive, or No Archiving Intended, Explain:	Confidential Data
Approximate Delay Between Data Collection and Archiving:	365
How Will the Data Be Protected from Accidental or Malicious Modification or Deletion Prior to Receipt by the Archive?:	The data resides on a secure government network requiring multi-factor authentication for network access.

Process Steps

Process Step 1

CC ID: 285011

Description:	N/A

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Type

Title

Document

Estimation of Fisheries Impacts Due to Underwater Explosives Used to Sever and Salvage Oil and Gas Platforms in the U.S. Gulf of Mexico

Catalog Item ID:	8626
GUID:	gov.noaa.nmfs.inport:8626
Metadata Record Created By:	Lee M Weinberger
Metadata Record Created:	2008-12-15 07:51+0000
Metadata Record Last Modified By:	Lee M Weinberger
Metadata Record Last Modified:	2023-09-28 20:15+0000
Metadata Record Published:	2021-05-07
Owner Org:	SEFSC
Metadata Publication Status:	Published Externally
Do Not Publish?:	N
Metadata Last Review Date:	2021-05-07
Metadata Review Frequency:	1 Year
Metadata Next Review Date:	2022-05-07

Platform Removal Observer Program Databases from 1987-present

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