[Rimarinefisheries] Marine Mammal Authorization Program (MMAP)

[RI Marine Fisheries]

Attention Category I or Category II fishers

The is a mandatory commercial fishermen's registration program that provides annual exemptions for accidentally killing or injuring marine mammals (incidental take), during commercial fishing activities. If your fishery is classified as either Category I or II, you must obtain and retain an MMAP certificate.  You can find your category on the List of Fisheries website [https://urldefense.com/v3/__http://fisheries.noaa.gov__;!!KKphUJtCzQ!Jc6uWQI9Y10dCoUx_0ag6dXnABZelRtMIA9FKbkzRHuMUJE198lV_Ia0SiuEsWF5hpsOrqSRMS9JjREkFZe5kkKkdJYpOSGhypX9XIA$ [fisheries[.]noaa[.]gov]]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.fisheries.noaa.gov/national/marine-mammal-protection/list-fisheries-summary-tables*table-2---commercial-fisheries-in-the-atlantic-ocean,-gulf-of-mexico,-and-caribbean__;Iw!!KKphUJtCzQ!NJC_cOX6wUy6Qq512AzA1wkb6gD63a7pKadj-3kX8uUT7JK3k8ZStbPnVo2PLHfdHx1dwB2wOTI2OafoxoRnMfVhYrbBhc4K$>. This list is reviewed and revised annually.

The MMAP requires that you:
1.      Retain an authorization certificate during fishing activities
2.      Carry an observer, as requested
3.      Comply with applicable Take Reduction Plans
4.      Report any marine mammal serious injury/mortality caused by fishing operations within 48 hours of returning from the trip where the interaction occurred. Reports can be submitted online or mailed (visit the MMAP website [https://urldefense.com/v3/__http://fisheries.noaa.gov__;!!KKphUJtCzQ!Jc6uWQI9Y10dCoUx_0ag6dXnABZelRtMIA9FKbkzRHuMUJE198lV_Ia0SiuEsWF5hpsOrqSRMS9JjREkFZe5kkKkdJYpOSGhypX9XIA$ [fisheries[.]noaa[.]gov]]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.fisheries.noaa.gov/national/marine-mammal-protection/marine-mammal-authorization-program?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery*reporting-a-death-or-injury-of-a-marine-mammal-during-commercial-fishing-operations__;Iw!!KKphUJtCzQ!NJC_cOX6wUy6Qq512AzA1wkb6gD63a7pKadj-3kX8uUT7JK3k8ZStbPnVo2PLHfdHx1dwB2wOTI2OafoxoRnMfVhYrbLv6Mt$> for more information).
The 2020 certificate remained valid through December 31, 2022, due to logistical challenges during the COVID-19 pandemic. The MMAP certificate has now been updated for 2023. In the past, formal mailings took place to distribute certificates. However, the Northeast/Mid-Atlantic region will be transitioning primarily to online accessibility. Please view and download the 2023 MMAP Certificate HERE [https://urldefense.com/v3/__http://fisheries.noaa.gov__;!!KKphUJtCzQ!Jc6uWQI9Y10dCoUx_0ag6dXnABZelRtMIA9FKbkzRHuMUJE198lV_Ia0SiuEsWF5hpsOrqSRMS9JjREkFZe5kkKkdJYpOSGhypX9XIA$ [fisheries[.]noaa[.]gov]]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.fisheries.noaa.gov/national/marine-mammal-protection/marine-mammal-authorization-program__;!!KKphUJtCzQ!NJC_cOX6wUy6Qq512AzA1wkb6gD63a7pKadj-3kX8uUT7JK3k8ZStbPnVo2PLHfdHx1dwB2wOTI2OafoxoRnMfVhYqq_hLoM$>. You must retain a PRINTED OR ELECTRONIC copy on a device to make available, upon request.
If you are unable to access this online, printed copies are available at:
1.       NOAA fisheries: 55 Great Republic Drive, Gloucester, MA (contact us for an appointment)
2.       RIDEM Marine Fisheries, 3 Ft Wetherill Rd, Jamestown, RI or RIDEM Coastal Resources, 301 Great Island Rd, Narragansett, RI
3.       Can be requested via email or phone at: nmfs.gar.mmapcert at noaa.gov<mailto:nmfs.gar.mmapcert at noaa.gov> or 978-281-9120

For additional information please contact:
Scott Olszewski RIDEM, Division of Marine Fisheries
Scott.olszewski at dem.ri.gov<mailto:Scott.olszewski at dem.ri.gov>

Thank you.
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