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    SCIC-2021

    Full Name
    Standing Committee on Implementation and Compliance
    Location:
    Online
    Meeting Start Date/Time:
    Meeting End Date/Time:
    Submissions Due
    Friday, 3 September 2021 - 00:00 Australia/Hobart (Working Paper)
    Saturday, 18 September 2021 - 00:00 Australia/Hobart (Background Paper)

    The annual meeting of CCAMLR-40 will be conducted virtually in Interprefy.

    Schedule for CCAMLR-40, SCAF-2021 and SCIC-2021

    Meeting Report:
    e-scic-2021-rep.pdf (667.91 KB)

      Documents

      Document Number Title Agenda Item(s)
      CCAMLR-40/06
      More Info
      IUU fishing activity and trends in 2020/21 and IUU Vessel Lists
      CCAMLR Secretariat
      5
      CCAMLR-40/07 Rev. 1
      More Info
      CCAMLR Compliance Evaluation Procedure (CCEP) Summary Report and analysis
      CCAMLR Secretariat
      4
      CCAMLR-40/14
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      CDS Fund expenditure proposal
      CCAMLR Secretariat
      8
      CCAMLR-40/15
      More Info
      Compliance activity funding
      CCAMLR Secretariat
      8
      CCAMLR-40/16
      More Info
      Transhipment implementation report
      CCAMLR Secretariat
      3.5
      CCAMLR-40/17
      More Info
      Vessel monitoring system (VMS) implementation report
      CCAMLR Secretariat
      3.3
      CCAMLR-40/21 Rev. 1
      More Info
      Amendments to CCAMLR Conservation Measure 26-01
      Delegation of the European Union
      3.7
      CCAMLR-40/22
      More Info
      Amendments to CCAMLR Conservation Measures 21-01, 21-02 and 23-05
      Delegation of the European Union
      3.7
      CCAMLR-40/29
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      Comments on management procedures for toothfish fisheries in Statistical Subareas 88.1 and 88.2
      Delegation of the Russian Federation
      3
      CCAMLR-40/BG/01
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      Improving fisheries management in CCAMLR
      Delegation of the European Union
      3.4
      CCAMLR-40/BG/03 Rev. 1
      More Info
      Fishery Notifications 2021/22
      CCAMLR Secretariat
      6
      CCAMLR-40/BG/04
      More Info
      Inspection implementation report
      CCAMLR Secretariat
      3.2
      CCAMLR-40/BG/06
      More Info
      CDS Implementation and Data Analysis
      CCAMLR Secretariat
      3.1
      CCAMLR-40/BG/07
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      Support to CCAMLR to identify and deter illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing activities that undermine the objective of the CAMLR Convention – Interim Report 2021
      INTERPOL and CCAMLR Secretariat
      5
      CCAMLR-40/BG/17
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      Report to CCAMLR on possible illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing in the Convention Area
      Delegation of the United Kingdom
      5
      CCAMLR-40/BG/21
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      Summary of information regarding the activities of the Russian-flagged fishing vessel Palmer in the Convention Area in January 2020 and November 2017
      Delegation of New Zealand
      5
      CCAMLR-40/BG/22
      More Info
      Aerial surveillance patrols undertaken by New Zealand during the 2020/2021 Ross Sea CCAMLR season
      Delegation of New Zealand
      3.4
      CCAMLR-40/BG/26
      More Info
      Summary of preparatory SCIC electronic discussion groups
      CCAMLR Secretariat
      8

      Agenda

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      1     Opening of the meeting

      The Chair of SCIC will welcome delegates from CCAMLR Members and Observers.

      2     Organisation of the meeting
      2.1     Agenda

      This agenda was adopted by the Commission under Item 2 of its agenda.

      3     Review of compliance and implementation-related measures and systems
      3.1     Catch Documentation Scheme (CDS)

      SCIC will consider the Secretariat’s summary on the implementation and operation of the CDS in 2020/21, including non-Contracting Party (NCP) engagement with the CDS and proposals for expenditure from the CDS fund.

      3.2     Vessel inspection

      SCIC will review the implementation and operation of the System of Inspection and Port Inspections and consider any proposals received for the improvement of the System of Inspection report transmission, forms and procedures.

      3.3     VMS and vessel movement activity within the Convention Area

      SCIC will consider the implementation of Conservation Measure (CM) 10-04 and any matters arising involving the utilisation of VMS data for authorised purposes (if any), reports and investigations into VMS transmission interruptions (if any), and the implementation of the practices of movement notification as required under CM 10-04 and CM 91-05.

      3.4     Promotion of Compliance in CCAMLR
      3.5     Transhipment

      The Secretariat will present the summary data on the level of transhipment reported to the Secretariat in accordance with CM 10-09. SCIC will consider the report and any other relevant information provided to the meeting in reviewing implementation and compliance in CCAMLR.

      3.6     Implementation of the Scheme of International Scientific Observation (SISO)

      SCIC will consider the implementation of the Scheme of International Scientific Observation (SISO) and consider any proposals received relevant to SISO and the work of the observers.

      3.7     Proposals for new and revised compliance-related conservation measures
      4     CCAMLR Compliance Evaluation Procedure (CCEP)
      4.1     Provisional Compliance Report

      In accordance with Conservation Measure (CM) 10-10, paragraph 3(i), SCIC will consider the Summary CCAMLR Compliance Report taking into account any additional information received including in accordance with paragraph 1(iii).

      SCIC will adopt the annual Provisional CCAMLR Compliance Report that will record any findings of non-compliance and issues identified with conservation measure implementation. This report will include an assessment of compliance status, in accordance with Annex 10-10/B, as well as recommendations to the Commission in accordance with CM 10-10, paragraph 3(iii).

      4.2     Review of CM 10-10

      In accordance with CM 10-10, paragraph 5, SCIC will consider the effectiveness of CM 10-10 in evaluating and addressing non-compliance, and report to the Commission on its findings and recommendations for improving the conservation measure.

      5.1     IUU Vessel Lists

      SCIC will consider the Provisional NCP-IUU Vessel List and the Provisional Contracting Party (CP)-IUU Vessel List for 2021 and any additional information provided in relation to vessels included in the Lists.

      Following consideration of any information and evidence provided by Contracting Parties or NCPs pertaining to vessels included on the NCP-IUU Vessel List adopted in 2020, SCIC will recommend to the Commission if any vessels should be removed from the list.

      SCIC shall, by consensus, adopt a Proposed NCP-IUU Vessel List and a Proposed CP-IUU Vessel List which shall be provided to the Commission for approval.

      6     Fishery notifications
      7     Advice from the Scientific Committee to SCIC

      The Chair of the Scientific Committee will provide advice as appropriate and exchange any information on matters of relevance for SCIC to consider.

      9     Report adoption

      SCIC will adopt a report that will be provided to the Commission.

      10     Close of the meeting.