Registration Paperwork

OMB #: 0648-XXXX
Exp. Date: xx/xx/20xx
NOAA/NMFS/NEFSC
Cooperative Research Branch

Respondent:
Data Waiver
I agree to the release of all data collected in collaboration with the NEFSC Cooperative
Research Branch. This includes:
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All trip, effort, catch (kept and discard information), landings, and apportionment data
GPS data including position, speed, and track angle collected during project activities
Operations data collected during project activities
Vessel-related significant events
Gear specifications
Additional environmental data (optionally collected) including, but not limited to:
- Temperature and depth data
- Net mensuration data
- Weather data

Data collected is submitted directly to and is maintained by the Northeast Fisheries Science
Center. Only subtrip level data that is collected to meet federal reporting requirements is
submitted to the Greater Atlantic Regional Fisheries Office.
This data supports current research topics relating to enhanced stock monitoring through the
use of electronic reporting technology and testing, tracking the use of more selective fishing
gears and practices, linking oceanographic and socioeconomic factors to fishery models, and
real-time data transmission.

Vessel Owner Signature

Date

NMFS, Northeast Fisheries Science Center
Individual Statement of Non-Disclosure
Electronic Vessel Trip Reporting
Access to Vessel Electronic Reporting System (VERS) Web Portal
This is to certify:
1.

, to report
In order for me, (print name here)
vessel data electronically, I require access to NMFS Government computer systems and/or data files
which may contain information declared to be held confidential by NMFS. My affiliation with the
NMFS Northeast Regional Office or the Northeast Fisheries Science Center is:
Fishing Industry member’s role(s):

Vessel Owner
Sector Manager

Vessel Operator
Other

2.

In using NMFS computers and data I agree to uphold the government's security provisions for
preserving the safety and integrity of the systems accessed and protecting against misuse or destruction
of the computer systems and data being accessed.

3.

I have read NOAA Administrative Order 216-100 (PROTECTION OF CONFIDENTIAL FISHERIES
STATISTICS) and/or NOAA Administrative Order 212-13 (NOAA Information Technology Security
Policy). http://www.corporateservices.noaa.gov/ames/administrative_orders/chapter_216/216-100.html

4.

I am fully aware of the civil and criminal penalties for unauthorized disclosure, misuse, or other violation
of the confidentiality of such statistics.

5.

I will not knowingly disclose any statistics identified as confidential under this agreement to any person or
persons, except as authorized by the NMFS Assistant Administrator for Fisheries, or the Administrator's
designee, in accordance with the law, as authorized by the NOAA office of General Counsel.

CONTACT INFORMATION:
Last: ______________________________ First: ______________________________ Initial: ______
Operator Permit # (if applicable): _______________________
Organization: ________________________________________________________________________________ __
Mailing Address: ________________________________________________________________________________
City: _______________________________________ State: _________ Zip Code: _______________
Phone: ___________________________ Email: ____________________________________________
LENGTH OF TIME ACCESS IS REQUIRED:
Start Date (mm/dd/yyyy): ______________________

End Date (mm/dd/yyyy): ______________________

Name of User (please print)

Signature

Date

Access Certification

Signature of the NEC-ITSSO

Date

VERS Web/Portal/NEFSC Network Access (01/22/2016)

NMFS, Northeast Fisheries Science Center
Vessel Electronic Reporting System (VERS) - Vessel Configuration
Vessel Electronic Reporting System (VERS) – The VERS system is a Web Based application which
allows users to view and edit electronic logbook data via the internet.
This Vessel Configuration form is used for the following purposes:
1. Collect of the information required to configure related vessel and user accounts
2. Identify and provide an appropriate level of data access to the individuals involved
3. Ensure that vessel owners are aware of vessel reporting activities
4. Provide a means for the submission of electronic vessel logbook data collected
through:
- Fisheries Logbook and Data Recording Software (FLDRS)
A separate copy of this form must be submitted for each individual vessel. There are two options for
completing the attached form, it may be completed as a fillable PDF and then printed for signature
afterward, or printed and completed as a paper form. These instructions provide guidance and definition
to the fields and options.

VESSEL INFORMATION
Vessel Name (required) - federally registered vessel name
Sector (required) - record the sector to which the vessel belongs, if vessel does not belong to a sector
record 'None':
None (Common Pool)
Fixed Gear Sector (FGS)
ME Coastal Comm. Sector (MCCS)
NE Coastal Comm. Sector (NCCS)
Northeast Fishery Sector I (NEFS1)
Northeast Fishery Sector II (NEFS2)

Northeast Fishery Sector III (NEFS3)
Northeast Fishery Sector IV (NEFS4)
Northeast Fishery Sector V (NEFS5)
Northeast Fishery Sector VI (NEFS6)
Northeast Fishery Sector VII (NEFS7)
Northeast Fishery Sector VIII (NEFS8)

Northeast Fishery Sector IX (NEFS9)
Northeast Fishery Sector X (NEFS10)
Northeast Fishery Sector XI (NEFS11)
Northeast Fishery Sector XIII (NEFS13)
Sustainable Harvest Sector 1 (SHS1)
Sustainable Harvest Sector 3 (SHS3)

Federal Permit (required) - six digit federal vessel permit number
Hull ID / USCG Doc. # (required) - hull identification number or federal USCG Documentation number
VTR Category (required) - select all that apply
Logbook System (required) - select the electronic logbook application used to collect data
FLDRS - Fisheries Logbook and Data Recording Software

VMS Type (required) - record the VMS system installed on the vessel, enter 'None' if no VMS is present
None
Boatracs (McMurdo)
Sailor (Network Innovations

Skymate
Thorium (CLS America)
Other

VMS Serial # - if a VMS system is installed on the vessel, enter the device serial number
E-mail 1 - email address to which data load notifications will be sent. This is not required but is highly
recommended, load notifications include a statement regarding the success or failure of a given trip's load
status, it may serve as confirmation that the data were received.
E-mail 2 - a second email address can be listed for the same purpose as Email 1

VESSEL OWNER INFORMATION
The information recorded in this section must reflect an owner currently listed in the federal vessel permit
system. Vessel owners hold exclusive authority in providing access to individuals, and/or initiate
participation in the Electronic Vessel Trip Reporting program. Vessel captains will have access to all trips
where they are listed as the vessel operator; owners and approved representatives will be issued access to
all trips for a given vessel.
Corporation - name of the company or corporation which owns the vessel, if vessel is owned by an
individual this field may be left blank
Owner Name (required) - name of a federally recognized vessel owner
Owner E-mail (required) - email address of the vessel owner
Owner Signature (required) - vessel owner's signature
Date (required) - date of vessel owner signing
Completed and signed form must be submitted for processing:
1. Scan and email as an attachment to Mike.Morin@noaa.gov
For assistance in the completion or submission of this form contact:
Mike Morin: Mike.Morin@noaa.gov

NMFS, Northeast Fisheries Science Center
Vessel Electronic Reporting System (VERS) - Vessel Configuration
Specific information is required in order to submit data electronically through the VERS system.
Complete a separate form for each vessel.

VESSEL INFORMATION
Vessel Name:
__________________________________
Federal Permit:

Hull ID / USCG Doc. #:

Sector:

_____________ _

_____________________

__________________________________

None (Common Pool)

VTR Categories (check all that apply):
Commercial
Party / Charter / Headboat
Surfclam/Ocean Quahog Allocation System

VTR Submission Method:

Logbook System Used:

If 'Other' Logbook, Specify:

FLDRS

Electronic (eVTR)

__________________________________

__________________________________

__________________________________

VMS Type:

VMS Serial #:

None

_________________________

__________________________________

Include e-mail address to receive electronic trip submission notifications
E-mail 1:
E-mail 2:
__________________________________

__________________________________

VESSEL OWNER INFORMATION - Vessel owner's signature is required for EVTR submission
Corporation Name (if applicable):
_____________________________________________________
Owner Name:

Owner E-mail:

__________________________________

__________________________________

Owner Signature:

Date:

__________________________________

__________________

Public Burden Statement
A Federal agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a person is not required to respond to, nor shall a person be subject to a penalty for failure to comply with an information collection subject to the requirements of the
Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 unless the information collection has a currently valid OMB Control Number. The approved OMB Control Number for this information collection is 0648-XXXX. Without this approval, we
could not conduct this Collection of High Resolution Spatial and Temporal Fishery Dependent Data to Support Scientific Research. Public reporting for this information collection is estimated to be approximately 30 minutes
per response, including the time for reviewing instructions, searching existing data sources, gathering and maintaining the data needed, and completing and reviewing the information collection. All responses to this
information collection are voluntary. Send comments regarding this burden estimate or any other aspect of this information collection, including suggestions for reducing this burden to the NOAA Fisheries: 28 Tarzwell
Drive, Narragansett RI, 02906, ATTN: Katie Burchard/Cooperative Research Branch Operations Specialist.