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F. COAST GUARD COMPLIANCE EXAMINATIONS
Pages 213-219

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From page 213...
... The nature and frequency of compliance examinations of uninspected fishing vessels during boardings varies depending upon Coast Guard operational priorities, resource availability, and funding. They may be random, the result of an apparent violation or problem observed by the Coast Guard, conducted to satisfy the objectives of several Coast Guard programs, or coincidental with other operational activities.
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From page 214...
... If the Coast Guard establishes a presail inspection requirement for fishing vessels, under present compliance examination policies fishing vessels could be subject to both mandatory inspections prior to operation and continued random compliance examinations. Some underway boardings of fishing vessels are expected to remain standard Coast Guard procedure regardless of the outcome of rulemaking required by the Commercial Fishing Industry Vessel Safety Act of 1988 (CFIVSA)
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From page 215...
... . The effectiveness of compliance examinations in achieving fisheries management objectives and improving safety aboard uninspected fishing vessels has not been evaluated by the Coast Guard.
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From page 216...
... Coast Guard personnel familiar with the operational examinations of uninspected fishing vessels suggest that no more than 10-15 percent of violations were related to deficiencies in basic safety and survival equipment. About 11 percent of violations reported during a special operational examination program targeting the Sitka sac roe herring fishery in FY 89 were related to safety equipment deficiencies.
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From page 217...
... Underway boarding locations were periodically adjusted to offset changes in fishing vessel operating patterns intended to minimize exposure to boardings. As a result,- the entire sac roe herring fleet operating in southeastern Alaskan waters was exposed to a comprehensive examination of vessel compliance with environmental and safety regulations.
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From page 218...
... The Coast Guard has established a highly credible compliance program for the Sitka sac roe herring fishery, principally through extensive underway boardings. The heavy commitment of Coast Guard resources has resulted in
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From page 219...
... However, the actual effectiveness of the boarding program in promoting safety practices that prevent accidents or mitigate their effects has not been determined through performance monitoring.
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