Quantitative Limits (QL)

The adopted Audit Points for Limit obligations are based on the following template language: 

  • The CCM reported (where applicable in AR Pt2) its level of fishing effort / total number of vessels fishing for / total catch of {species} 
  • and the Secretariat can verify the CCM’s reported effort/ number of vessels/catch level and confirm that the CCM’s allowable limit has not been exceeded.


These obligations typically relate to a baseline (where one exists) and then to the actual report against that baseline for the relevant Reporting Year e.g. number of vessels and/or catch.  All required data and information reflected in the Audit Point must be shown in the response.

 

Note: The Audit Point may require the inclusion of data and information already reported e.g,. in ARPt1.

 

Note: The data or information may already be provided to the Secretariat and, if provided by an online tool, may show in the annual reporting system. CCMs must still check this remains current for the reporting period.