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RCED-85-110 1 (1985-08-12)

handle is hein.gao/gaobabffx0001 and id is 1 raw text is: RELEASED REPORT BY THE Amm'-oc D Comptroller General OF THE UNITED STATES The Foreign Fishing Observer Program: Management Improvements Needed The Magnuson Fishery Conservation and Manage- ment Act, as amended, authorized the placement of U.S. observers on foreign fishing vessels permitted in the U.S. Fishery Conservation Zone. Observers are to collect various types of biological data and monitor foreigners' compliance with U.S. fishery laws and regulations. The costs of the observer pro- gram are paid for by the foreign fishers. GAO found that limited funds at the beginning of some fiscal years have affected the extent of observer coverage until sufficient revenues are col- lected from foreign fishers. In addition, GAO found that while the estimated cost billing and collection system followed by the Fisheries Service has been reasonable under the circumstances, it has been cumbersome to administer and has resulted in sub- stantial over and under billings. GAO also presents information on (1) health and safety standards for foreign fishing vessels and the need for sanctions against inadequate vessels, (2) use of observer-generated data, (3) observer train- ing, and (4) use of contract observers. GAO also makes several recommendations to im- prove the management of the program. .SD S71 .. 127669 U z a, L4 C, GAO/RCED-85-1 10 AUGUST 12,1985

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