Pacific Fish Logs: NOAA Tracks Catches to Save Seas
Published Date: 4/1/2026
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Summary
NOAA is asking to keep collecting fishing reports from Pacific Islands vessel operators to track fish stocks and protect endangered sea creatures. About 576 fishers spend around 16 minutes each reporting their trips and catches. This extension keeps the rules steady with no new costs, and you’ve got 30 more days to share your thoughts!
Analyzed Economic Effects
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Mandatory Pacific Islands logbook reports
If you operate or own a fishing vessel in the Pacific Islands Federal fisheries, you must submit logbook reports and notifications under 50 CFR part 665. NOAA estimates 576 respondents, an average of 16 minutes per report, and a total annual burden of 6,741 hours for this information collection; providing these reports is mandatory.
Pre-trip notices for longline vessels
Longline vessel operators in the Pacific Islands must submit pre-trip notifications with trip type, departure time, and any transit through protected species zones under 50 CFR 665.803. These pre-trip notifications are part of the required information collection and are mandatory for covered longline trips.
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