Failure to Comply with At-Sea Monitoring Requirements Clause Samples
The "Failure to Comply with At-Sea Monitoring Requirements" clause establishes the obligations and consequences for parties who do not adhere to mandated monitoring protocols while at sea. Typically, this clause applies to fishing vessels or operators who are required to carry observers, maintain electronic monitoring equipment, or submit accurate reports during their operations. If these requirements are not met, the clause may trigger penalties, suspension of fishing privileges, or other enforcement actions. Its core function is to ensure compliance with monitoring standards, thereby supporting regulatory oversight and sustainable resource management.
Failure to Comply with At-Sea Monitoring Requirements. 2 If the sector is informed of a potential violation of any regulations that govern the 3 At-Sea Monitor program (including but not limited to: vessels failing to provide 4 adequate notification prior to departing, failing to take an At-Sea Monitor, incidents
Failure to Comply with At-Sea Monitoring Requirements. 17 If the sector is informed of a potential violation of any regulations that govern the 18 NEFOP, At-Sea Monitoring, or electronic monitoring programs (including but not 19 limited to: vessels failing to provide adequate notification prior to departing, failing 20 to take an observer or activate an electronic monitoring system, incidents of At-Sea 21 Monitor observer interference, harassment, intimidation, or obstruction), the sector 22 manager will conduct an investigation of the alleged violation. The written 23 investigative report will be provided to the sector member and to the NMFS.