Common use of Electronic Monitoring Provision Clause in Contracts

Electronic Monitoring Provision. Sector vessels may use electronic monitoring (EM) 14 systems (i.e. cameras, gear sensors, video recording equipment) in lieu of human at-sea monitors 15 (ASM) to meet federal ASM requirements for FY 2019. 17 a. Vessels may be authorized to use EM only under a valid Exempted Fishing Permit issued 18 by NOAA Fisheries. 20 b. Vessels fishing under the EFP must abide by all operational and reporting requirements 21 and conditions outlined in the EFP and the vessel’s Vessel Monitoring Plan.