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USAID OCEANS AND FISHERIES PARTNERSHIPUSAID OCEANS AND FISHERIES PARTNERSHIP

INTERNATIONAL COASTALTUNA BUSINESS FORUM

MAY 20, 2016

INTERNATIONAL COASTALTUNA BUSINESS FORUM

MAY 20, 2016

• Collaboration with the Coral Triangle Initiative for Coral Reefs, Fisheries andFood Security and the Southeast Asian Fisheries Development Center(SEAFDEC)

• Leverage the strengths of U.S. science agencies, including the National Oceanicand Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)

• Strengthen regional cooperation and capacity in the Asia Pacific region to:

– combat illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing andseafood fraud,

– promote sustainable fisheries and conserve marine biodiversity, and

• Develop a catch documentation and traceability (CDT) system anddevelop public private partnerships to ensure fisheries resources arelegally caught and properly labeled

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USAID OCEANS AND FISHERIES PARTNERSHIP(USAID OCEANS)

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FROM POINT OF HARVEST TO THE PLATE –CATCH DOCUMENTATION & TRACEABILITY

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SUPPORTING FISHERIES MANAGEMENT ANDGOVERNACE

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USAID OCEANS: PARTNERING FOR SUCCESS

• Established by President Barak Obamain June 2014

• Co-chaired by NOAA and U.S.Department of State

• Transitioned to a permanentcommittee of the National OceanCouncil

• Establish a U.S. Seafood TraceabilityProgram to combat seafood fraud andIUU seafood in U.S. commerce

– Develop regulation bySeptember/October 2016

– Open public comment process

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PRESIDENTIAL TASK FORCE TO COMBAT IUUFISHING & SEAFOOD FRAUD

• First phase of an risk-based U.S. Seafood TraceabilityProgram

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PROPOSED U.S. SEAFOOD TRACEABILITYPROGRAM

USAID Oceans can helpprepare governmentsand industry in Asia Pacificto meet new U.S. traceabilityrequirements.

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COMPONENTS ANDTIMELINE

At-risk principles andspecies (completed)

Minimum standards andnecessary data

International Trade DataSystem

Traceability rulemaking(Late 2016)

Trusted Trader Program

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• Abalone, Atlantic Cod, BlueCrab

• Dolphin Fish (Mahi Mahi)

• Grouper

• King Crab (red), Pacific Cod,Red Snapper, Sea Cucumber

• Sharks

• Shrimp

• Swordfish

⭐Tuna (Albacore, Bluefin,Bigeye, Skipjack & Yellowfin)

AT-RISK SPECIES

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• Comment: Public comment received recommended that the traceabilityprogram track both the at-risk species and the species that are substitutesfor those targets. For example, Atlantic Blue Crab is on the list of at-riskspecies, in part because Blue Swimmer Crab is known to be mislabeled andfraudulently marketed under the Atlantic Blue Crab name. Therecommendation from public comment is that both are at-risk of seafoodfraud and, therefore, both the target and the substitute should be tracked.

• Response: …species at risk of fraud is the one that other speciesare used to imitate and that, at this time, of the target species isthe most efficient approach. tracking

-80 FR 66867 (https://federalregister.gov/a/2015-27780 )

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19. The Substitute Species Should Be Tracked (e.g.,Blue Swimming Crab)

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• Harvesting/Producing Entity :

– Name & flag state of harvesting vessel

– Evidence of authorization to fish

– Unique vessel identifier

– Type(s) of fishing gear used

• Landing Data:

– Harvest date(s)

– Area(s) of wild capture/aquaculture harvest

– Point of first landing/Name of entity

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DATA ELEMENTS CAPTURED

• Catch Information:

– Species of fish (scientific name,market name, ASFIS #)

– Product description(s)

– Name(s) of product

– Quantity and/or weight of product

• Additional data and information on each point inthe chain of custody

• Shipment of the fish/fish product to point of entryinto U.S. commerce

• Recordkeeping requirement for the importer

• Ability to audit and trace the fish/fish product fromentry back to the point of harvest

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CHAIN OF CUSTODY – RECORD KEEPINGREQUIREMENT

• Voluntary program

– Compliance record of the applicant for other federal programs

– Measures in place to verify the source and chain of custody of fish

– Nature and complexity of the supply chains

• Potential benefits:

– Status as certified importer

– Reduced targeting and inspections

– Enhanced, streamlined entry into the U.S. commerce

• Third Party Certifications: considering and looking forrecommendations on operational standards for such systems

• Open for public comment: Comments by June 28, 2016

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TRUSTED TRADER PROGRAM

• Final rule to be published September 2016

• Implementation in 2017 (anywhere from 12 to 18 months)

• USAID Oceans CDT system to help ASEAN member countriesprepare for regulation requirements

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U.S. IMPORT PROGRAM NEXT STEPS

• Visit www.iuufishing.noaa.gov

• Visit the USAID Oceans booth

FOR MORE INFORMATION…

USAID OCEANS &INDONESIA:OPPORTUNITIES FORCOLLABORATION

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• Competitiveness and productivityin international markets

• Implement producttraceability, catch certification andeco-certification and

• Strengthen logistics system andfisheries surveillance program

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STRATEGIC ALIGNMENT

• Traceability and catch certification are used as indicatorsto evaluate compliance

• Initial Focus: 2 ASEAN learning sites, initially inIndonesia and the Philippines

• Species: Tuna - Initial target, at-risk species on theU.S. Seafood Import Program

• National: Government and industry partners toidentify priorities, coordinate implementation, linkwith country-wide systems, expand system

• Site: Engage with local government and a numberof industry, fishing companies/fishers, and NGOs

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LAUNCH TWO DEMONSTRATIONS –BY END OF 2016

1. National CDT planning workshop in June/July2016

2. Review industry and government CDT and FISsystems and initiatives in Indonesia (July toSeptember - TBD)

3. Identify government and industry priorities

4. Develop unified implementation plan

5. Launch demonstration in late 2016 (Oct/Nov2016)

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POTENTIAL NEXT STEPS: INDONESIA

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TIM MOORE

SENIOR PUBLIC PRIVATEPARTNERSHIPS ADVISOR

TIM@SSG-ADVISORS.COM

TIM MOORE

SENIOR PUBLIC PRIVATEPARTNERSHIPS ADVISOR

TIM@SSG-ADVISORS.COM

USAID OCEANS AND FISHERIES PARTNERSHIP