| Title: | Updated NMFS SIMP IG Posted to CBP.gov |
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| Date: | 2017-09-22 |
| To: | abi,edi,newace,partner |
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The PGA Message Set Implementation Guideline for data collection, via the PGA Message Set, for the Seafood Import Monitoring Program (SIMP) pursuant to the rule published by NMFS on December 9, 2016 has been updated and posted on cbp.gov at the following link:
https://www.cbp.gov/document/guidance/nmfs-simp-message-set
The update includes clarification on data/records required for the different harvest scenarios. Please see page 2 of the SIMP IG for specific changes made.
The rule goes into effect on January 1, 2018. This document is the Implementation Guide for only the Seafood Import Monitoring Program of NMFS. Some of the products included in this program are covered by the NMFS 370 and/or the NMFS HMS programs as well. You must provide the appropriate data for each of the programs, including SIMP. Additional information pertaining to this program can be found at: http://www.iuufishing.noaa.gov/RecommendationsandActions/RECOMMENDATION1415/FinalRuleTraceability.aspx
SIM Program schedule:
•CERT – No later than the first week of October 2017
•PROD – November 2017 – for approved pilot testers. Please contact your CBP client representative to participate in the pilot
•PROD Deployment – January 2018
Questions or comments pertaining to any of these requirements can be addressed to Dale Jones of the NMFS Office of Science and Technology by calling 301-427-8143 or by email to dale.jones@noaa.gov