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INTERNATIONAL COASTALTUNA BUSINESS FORUM
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INTERNATIONAL COASTALTUNA BUSINESS FORUM
MAY 20, 2016
• Collaboration with the Coral Triangle Initiative for Coral Reefs, Fisheries andFood Security and the Southeast Asian Fisheries Development Center(SEAFDEC)
• Leverage the strengths of U.S. science agencies, including the National Oceanicand Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)
• Strengthen regional cooperation and capacity in the Asia Pacific region to:
– combat illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing andseafood fraud,
– promote sustainable fisheries and conserve marine biodiversity, and
• Develop a catch documentation and traceability (CDT) system anddevelop public private partnerships to ensure fisheries resources arelegally caught and properly labeled
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USAID OCEANS AND FISHERIES PARTNERSHIP(USAID OCEANS)
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FROM POINT OF HARVEST TO THE PLATE –CATCH DOCUMENTATION & TRACEABILITY
• Established by President Barak Obamain June 2014
• Co-chaired by NOAA and U.S.Department of State
• Transitioned to a permanentcommittee of the National OceanCouncil
• Establish a U.S. Seafood TraceabilityProgram to combat seafood fraud andIUU seafood in U.S. commerce
– Develop regulation bySeptember/October 2016
– Open public comment process
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PRESIDENTIAL TASK FORCE TO COMBAT IUUFISHING & SEAFOOD FRAUD
• First phase of an risk-based U.S. Seafood TraceabilityProgram
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PROPOSED U.S. SEAFOOD TRACEABILITYPROGRAM
USAID Oceans can helpprepare governmentsand industry in Asia Pacificto meet new U.S. traceabilityrequirements.
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COMPONENTS ANDTIMELINE
At-risk principles andspecies (completed)
Minimum standards andnecessary data
International Trade DataSystem
Traceability rulemaking(Late 2016)
Trusted Trader Program
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• Abalone, Atlantic Cod, BlueCrab
• Dolphin Fish (Mahi Mahi)
• Grouper
• King Crab (red), Pacific Cod,Red Snapper, Sea Cucumber
• Sharks
• Shrimp
• Swordfish
⭐Tuna (Albacore, Bluefin,Bigeye, Skipjack & Yellowfin)
AT-RISK SPECIES
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• Comment: Public comment received recommended that the traceabilityprogram track both the at-risk species and the species that are substitutesfor those targets. For example, Atlantic Blue Crab is on the list of at-riskspecies, in part because Blue Swimmer Crab is known to be mislabeled andfraudulently marketed under the Atlantic Blue Crab name. Therecommendation from public comment is that both are at-risk of seafoodfraud and, therefore, both the target and the substitute should be tracked.
• Response: …species at risk of fraud is the one that other speciesare used to imitate and that, at this time, of the target species isthe most efficient approach. tracking
-80 FR 66867 (https://federalregister.gov/a/2015-27780 )
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19. The Substitute Species Should Be Tracked (e.g.,Blue Swimming Crab)
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• Harvesting/Producing Entity :
– Name & flag state of harvesting vessel
– Evidence of authorization to fish
– Unique vessel identifier
– Type(s) of fishing gear used
• Landing Data:
– Harvest date(s)
– Area(s) of wild capture/aquaculture harvest
– Point of first landing/Name of entity
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DATA ELEMENTS CAPTURED
• Catch Information:
– Species of fish (scientific name,market name, ASFIS #)
– Product description(s)
– Name(s) of product
– Quantity and/or weight of product
• Additional data and information on each point inthe chain of custody
• Shipment of the fish/fish product to point of entryinto U.S. commerce
• Recordkeeping requirement for the importer
• Ability to audit and trace the fish/fish product fromentry back to the point of harvest
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CHAIN OF CUSTODY – RECORD KEEPINGREQUIREMENT
• Voluntary program
– Compliance record of the applicant for other federal programs
– Measures in place to verify the source and chain of custody of fish
– Nature and complexity of the supply chains
• Potential benefits:
– Status as certified importer
– Reduced targeting and inspections
– Enhanced, streamlined entry into the U.S. commerce
• Third Party Certifications: considering and looking forrecommendations on operational standards for such systems
• Open for public comment: Comments by June 28, 2016
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TRUSTED TRADER PROGRAM
• Final rule to be published September 2016
• Implementation in 2017 (anywhere from 12 to 18 months)
• USAID Oceans CDT system to help ASEAN member countriesprepare for regulation requirements
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U.S. IMPORT PROGRAM NEXT STEPS
USAID OCEANS &INDONESIA:OPPORTUNITIES FORCOLLABORATION
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• Competitiveness and productivityin international markets
• Implement producttraceability, catch certification andeco-certification and
• Strengthen logistics system andfisheries surveillance program
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STRATEGIC ALIGNMENT
• Traceability and catch certification are used as indicatorsto evaluate compliance
• Initial Focus: 2 ASEAN learning sites, initially inIndonesia and the Philippines
• Species: Tuna - Initial target, at-risk species on theU.S. Seafood Import Program
• National: Government and industry partners toidentify priorities, coordinate implementation, linkwith country-wide systems, expand system
• Site: Engage with local government and a numberof industry, fishing companies/fishers, and NGOs
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LAUNCH TWO DEMONSTRATIONS –BY END OF 2016
1. National CDT planning workshop in June/July2016
2. Review industry and government CDT and FISsystems and initiatives in Indonesia (July toSeptember - TBD)
3. Identify government and industry priorities
4. Develop unified implementation plan
5. Launch demonstration in late 2016 (Oct/Nov2016)
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POTENTIAL NEXT STEPS: INDONESIA
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TIM MOORE
SENIOR PUBLIC PRIVATEPARTNERSHIPS ADVISOR
TIM MOORE
SENIOR PUBLIC PRIVATEPARTNERSHIPS ADVISOR
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